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need help - OPAL in india

Dear all
I have bought OPAL (Touch Viva) in India
It came with a Idea cellular Sim connection
and the splash sceen shows cellular operator's Logo...
But the shopkeeper gave it unlocked to all networks...
is it safe to flash 6.5 ROM on that...
Senior members please help...
Earlier I was using Gene with 6.5 running on it very fine
waiting for response
Thanks

there won't be any problem in flashing 6.5.
I'm running 6.5V13 in my idea Htc viva mobile for a very long time now. After you flash it, the idea operater logo disappears or to be precise, it will be deleted.
If you fancy the Idea start screen, dont flash 6.5. Apart from that, if you flah 6.5, the mobile will be a delight to use and please stick with V13, it is as far the best version of 6.5.

Thanks Satish
michael.satish said:
there won't be any problem in flashing 6.5.
I'm running 6.5V13 in my idea Htc viva mobile for a very long time now. After you flash it, the idea operater logo disappears or to be precise, it will be deleted.
If you fancy the Idea start screen, dont flash 6.5. Apart from that, if you flah 6.5, the mobile will be a delight to use and please stick with V13, it is as far the best version of 6.5.
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Thanks alot Satish....
U gave me sigh of relief...
Now I will update my VIVA and will also post some new ROMs
The gene forum is excellent.....u will get a lot of ROMs there all fully loaded and fantastic...
Once again thanks....
May I know from where u r ?

Link for v 13
Satish
Can u pls give me the link for V13
There r different version from different chefs
I cant just make out which u recommend
would appreciate ur quick response
Cheers buddy!!!

Mate,
Get the V13 from this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=504788
i'm using the one which is posted in the aforementioned link. Don't forget the hard spl before you flash the rom. I reckon you will have some idea about that. Anyways just for the sake of caution, don't forget that. And i'm from Mumbai.

Thanks
michael.satish said:
Mate,
Don't forget the hard spl before you flash the rom. I reckon you will have some idea about that. Anyways just for the sake of caution, don't forget that. And i'm from Mumbai.
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Although I have done it for Gene....but quite not sure for OPAL
can u pls give me a consolidated guide and the tools....
I have read the instructions in the sticky....
My phone stats...
ONBL 1.35.0000
SPL 1.35.0000
GSM 3.37.00
OS 1.35.00
If you can PM me ur mobile no. that would be nice of you
Hoping for a helping hand
Thanks for reply

Mate, it's very simple.
Just download the Hard-Spl from this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446446 and follow the steps mentioned in the link. Once you've done that.
Just go to my previous post and go to that link which includes the 6.5 V13. Download that and install it in the same way as the Hard-Spl. Within 10 min, you can complete everything and start using 6.5.
Its not that complicated, just try it.

imblfmstr said:
Dear all
I have bought OPAL (Touch Viva) in India
It came with a Idea cellular Sim connection
and the splash sceen shows cellular operator's Logo...
But the shopkeeper gave it unlocked to all networks...
is it safe to flash 6.5 ROM on that...
Senior members please help...
Earlier I was using Gene with 6.5 running on it very fine
waiting for response
Thanks
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Hi Mate...I purchased VIVA recently...I was having the same ROM version...Could you backup the rom before flashing. I flashed my phone with 6.5. I cannot find the version 3.37 in the net. I am looking for this ROM version for pretty long time...I wanted to go back to 6.1..If you can post it some where it would be great..

take backup
internet123 said:
Hi Mate...I purchased VIVA recently...I was having the same ROM version...Could you backup the rom before flashing. I flashed my phone with 6.5. I cannot find the version 3.37 in the net. I am looking for this ROM version for pretty long time...I wanted to go back to 6.1..If you can post it some where it would be great..
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I havn't flashed yet.....but don't hv a memory card now....
will take a backup before flashing

i thread
there is rom available in the thread...but it contains IPL+SPL+GSM...
u can use that but make sure to remove these componenyts before flashing

Is it true that If I flash my Viva to Windows 6.5, the original warranty will be void?
If the warranty get void, is there any other way out?

warranty will be lost
cool chirag said:
Is it true that If I flash my Viva to Windows 6.5, the original warranty will be void?
If the warranty get void, is there any other way out?
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buddy the warranty will be lost wen u do HSPL.....but u can go back to original SPL 1.26.00 for warranty claims....its explained in the hard spl guide.....sticky thread

original ROM India
Hello
Does anybody have the original ROM for VIVA in India
rom version 1.35.720.2 WWE

Original Rom 1.35.720 for India
Can anyone share the original ROM for Opal, Version 1.35.720.00. If any one had bought the phone recently please dump the rom and share it...

Sim is not being recognised after I have flashed this. What could have gone wrong... Plase help

internet123 said:
Can anyone share the original ROM for Opal, Version 1.35.720.00. If any one had bought the phone recently please dump the rom and share it...
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I do have a dump of the ROM but how do I restore it. I see in the threads on kitchen they say it needs a base ROM. I flashed my phone with one of these ROMs and now it does not recognise the sim card

infinitearora said:
I do have a dump of the ROM but how do I restore it. I see in the threads on kitchen they say it needs a base ROM. I flashed my phone with one of these ROMs and now it does not recognise the sim card
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hi could you please share the dump with me.....thanks

bougjt mine last week!
its a week old...
i can dump my rom. just need some instructions

hi
michael.satish said:
Mate,
Get the V13 from this Link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=504788
i'm using the one which is posted in the aforementioned link. Don't forget the hard spl before you flash the rom. I reckon you will have some idea about that. Anyways just for the sake of caution, don't forget that. And i'm from Mumbai.
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hi ialso fron andhra im also using htc viva idea unloack i tried many roams every rom has some bug i hear that Build 23007 ha no problem im trying it today currently imusing WM6.5 B 23033 V23 where ur from!
www.webvamsi555.com [email protected]

Can anyone share Original Indian ROM?

Just bought my first windows mobile, htc touch hd, and I want to flash WM 6.5 on it

Hi!!
Just bought my first windows mobile, htc touch hd, and I want to flash WM 6.5 on it.... I have several questions:
Is it safe to do that? or should I be worried about some complications?
what kind of knowlege I should have to do that? or does it as simple as having a new windows operating system on my laptop?
where can I find a step by step clear, simple english, instructions how to do that?
Is it different from the upcoming official windows mobile 6.5? am I going to be able to download applicatons from the upcoming offical windows mobile marketplace?
Thank you
Ayad

hello Ayad! and welcome to the HD forum. flashing is safe as long as you know and follow all the steps to prepare your device for flashing and then flash a ROM of your choice . click the links in my signature to get more info on flashing your HD with a WM 6.5 rom (especially the Dummies guide). next read the first post in the WM 6.5 ROM threads (in the ROM Development forum) to understand what each ROM includes, and finally, scan the recent posts in the ROM threads to get a feel for user experiences. it will take some time on your part, but you will be better prepared to flash your device now and in the future. take your time, be patient and you'll be successful! fyi, you will continue to get advice like mine because your questions have already been asked and answered. good luck and have fun!

[Q]please help me guys

Hi, I have elfin (HTC Touch) and I have Windows Mobile 6 professional and I want to upgrade it to 6.5 so can anyone type me a link so I can download the ROM directly because there is more than one ROM in the forum and I'm afraid to download a wrong one so please help me...thanks

First you read this guide completely.
Link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=406721

I read it well and I knew big information about my elfin but really I don't know how to start please tell my what to do first I can tell you the info about my elfin
ROM Version:2.20.707.1B WWE
ROM Date:10/02/07
Radio Version:03.07.90
Protocol Version:4.1.13.51
EXT ROM Version:2.20.707.101
Windows Mobile 6 Professional
CE OS 5.2.1620 (Build 18125.0.4.2)

mind my sarcasm...but he meant to say...to upgrade your device without damaging it...you will need to follow some instructions....and if you read it well and if you are a sane guy...then you would atleast EDIT your POST and remove the god damn IMEI of your device....people dont give away their IMEI jus like that you know...its something only you should know...and jus so you know...i m not trying to piss you off cos you are as we call a newbie....so here is a breakdown of what you need to do
1. your device is an ELFIN...so we know
2. jus like you unlock your sim to use your phone...you need to unlock your device...(so that it becomes writable)
3. to do so...you would need to make use of a part of software called USPL and IPL...USPL does the part of keeping your device unlocked...and IPL needs to remain the same series....if you flashed a USPL of 3.XX then your IPL shud be 3.XX series
4. now do the reading on your own this time and discover all flavours of 6.5 ROMS available here....
btw i wonder why you havent tried the official 6.1 ROM from HTC

thanks so much, first i don't know even the difference between the 6.1 and the 6.5 but when i saw some topics about 6.5 and the people said that it works better with the HTC touch so I think in that, now i made a backup ROM from the one i have is that good step and i already downloaded 2 different ROMs from the forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=552371 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426540)
but how can i make the device rewritable is there a application i can download? and what's your opinion to upgrade to 6.1 or 6.5?

Upgrade to 6.5 Final Build 21234.
Link:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3346614&postcount=5230

zoom-z said:
thanks so much, first i don't know even the difference between the 6.1 and the 6.5 but when i saw some topics about 6.5 and the people said that it works better with the HTC touch so I think in that, now i made a backup ROM from the one i have is that good step and i already downloaded 2 different ROMs from the forum (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=552371 , http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426540)
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Tht's a good thing to backup your Original ROM, should be helpful in case of errors, bricking or re-servicing. (though i forgot to do mine )
zoom-z said:
but how can i make the device rewritable is there a application i can download? and what's your opinion to upgrade to 6.1 or 6.5?
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There's is no problem about being not rewritable or sort! Once you CID unlock and upgrade your IPL/SPL, you can upgrade or degrade your device to any ROM you like whenever u like!
About opinions, there are alot of people here and would obviously have their own different opinions and so you will have too! I'd ask you to try out ROMs yourself and use the suitable one you choose. If you'd like to have a stable ROM, i'd advice you to use the 6.1 ROMs and if you'd like to have newer latest builds, you can go for the 6.5 ROMs (which have been optimized to their best stable by respective cooks). In the end, its up to you which you choose as your BEST ROM!
PS: Do read if the ROM is suitable for your device, in this case- Elfin and few FAQs posted out by the ROM cook. Respect others work and last but not least Read & Search before asking Questions!!

Thank you very much I finally upgraded my elfin to windows mobile 6.5 and it's awesome but i still have one more thing i want to make it read and write Arabic language without convert the whole interface is there a patch? I already searched about that and i found a file but it's not an application and I don't know how to use it. before that in my old 6.0 i downloaded an application when i install it, it solves the whole situation then i tried it with the 6.5 but the start menu won't open after i installed it so i formatted the ROM.

ayyu3m said:
mind my sarcasm...but he meant to say...to upgrade your device without damaging it...you will need to follow some instructions....and if you read it well and if you are a sane guy...then you would atleast EDIT your POST and remove the god damn IMEI of your device....people dont give away their IMEI jus like that you know...its something only you should know...and jus so you know...i m not trying to piss you off cos you are as we call a newbie....so here is a breakdown of what you need to do
1. your device is an ELFIN...so we know
2. jus like you unlock your sim to use your phone...you need to unlock your device...(so that it becomes writable)
3. to do so...you would need to make use of a part of software called USPL and IPL...USPL does the part of keeping your device unlocked...and IPL needs to remain the same series....if you flashed a USPL of 3.XX then your IPL shud be 3.XX series
4. now do the reading on your own this time and discover all flavours of 6.5 ROMS available here....
btw i wonder why you havent tried the official 6.1 ROM from HTC
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are there official 6.1 rom from htc? or is it for elfin only because i can't find official 6.1 for elf..

zoom-z said:
Thank you very much I finally upgraded my elfin to windows mobile 6.5 and it's awesome but i still have one more thing i want to make it read and write Arabic language without convert the whole interface is there a patch? I already searched about that and i found a file but it's not an application and I don't know how to use it. before that in my old 6.0 i downloaded an application when i install it, it solves the whole situation then i tried it with the 6.5 but the start menu won't open after i installed it so i formatted the ROM.
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hi, first of all, the backup you have done is probably not ready to be flashed, so whatever you do, dont flash that again or u will brick your phone.
arabic? take a look at this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=426281
and finally, i think it will be better if u update ur ipl to 3.10 too.

thanks crapula512 but what you mean with the backup not ready to be flashed? is there any other step ?

zoom-z said:
thanks crapula512 but what you mean with the backup not ready to be flashed? is there any other step ?
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what he means is....you may brick the device with the backup you just created. so if you wana restore your original...which is the one you have backed up now...you should and can only flash that by making use of USPL or HSPL...search the forum for USPL and HSPL...and you will be given guides...
btw...you really like writing in bold letters eh...kinda makes us feel we are blind...

zoom-z said:
Thank you very much I finally upgraded my elfin to windows mobile 6.5 and it's awesome but i still have one more thing i want to make it read and write Arabic language without convert the whole interface is there a patch? I already searched about that and i found a file but it's not an application and I don't know how to use it. before that in my old 6.0 i downloaded an application when i install it, it solves the whole situation then i tried it with the 6.5 but the start menu won't open after i installed it so i formatted the ROM.
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Hi Zoom-Z
check this link http://www.ce4arab.com/vb7/showthread.php?t=153346
you will need to create n account nd download the arabic support or you can download it free from HTC after regestering to HTC eclub
after installing the arabic suit enter setup and disable arabic interface and restart

thank you so much crapula

thanks you very much crapula for this advice

Help Maiden in distress

I want to upgrade my HTC Touch HD on Orange contract to the new windows mobile 6.5. Absolutely terrified in case I Brick it
Can somebody please tell me how to do this.

gadgetgirl21 said:
I want to upgrade my HTC Touch HD on Orange contract to the new windows mobile 6.5. Absolutely terrified in case I Brick it
Can somebody please tell me how to do this.
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First off, welcome to XDA.
A dummies guide has already been set up to assist people in flashing roms. If you follow this simple step-by-step guide you'll be fine. If you have any concerns or get stuck at any time, please post your query within the dummy guide thread or alternatively feel free to contact myself and I'll assist you to the best of my knowledge (if online).
EDIT
Update - WM6.5 will not be officially released to the HD. Your only way of getting wm6.5 on your HD is to flash a cooked rom with wm6.5 on it. Again, use dummies guide to flash rom and you'll be fine.
Ta
Rick

Help Maiden in Distress
Thankyou for your help....

No worries
Thread closed

Help: Upgrading Windows Mobile 6.1 to Windows Mobile 6.5

Help Needed.
I have htc touch hd with windows mobile 6.1, I want to upgrade it to windows mobile 6.5. Somebody please send me the link from where i can download windows mobile 6.5 and please send me the procedure of installing WM6.5 on HTC TOUCH HD.

Thread moved to the proper forum.
To address your question about upgrading. I would suggest going here and reading through the sticky threads and the wiki. All the information you need is there. You'll need to spend the time to read and learn. If you're still stuck, please ask any questions you may have in the appropriate threads/forums. Best of luck!

If you have trouble following the guide posted above, then you can also see this foolproof guide as it tells you how to unlock and flash a custom ROM onto your phone, step-by-step.