Hi all,
It is nice to see all Blackstone users gathered togather and made alot of improvement over the standard ROM.
I was managed to use the HardSPL method to flash the Dutty Xtreme 2.6 MSVC version. But I saw some posts saying people are using the Dutty Xtreme 2.4 instead ? So, which is the official one to use ?
I had some problems with 2.6, almost every second if I restart the phone by press the Power button for few seconds then re-power on again, the phone tends to stuck at the Windows Mobile 6.1 boot screen and cannot proceed further, I need to re-start the phone again and wishes it to boot properly. On top of the Xtreme 2.6, I also installed TomTom and Chinese Language pack. Maybe I shouldn't install the language pack, but I need it to read some Chinese website. Please note, I am not critising Dutty Xtreme rom, but maybe I was not using the official version of Dutty Xtreme.
Also, does anyone knows if I want to reverting back to using the HTC Official rom from their website, how to revert it back ?
poohpoohguy said:
Hi all,
It is nice to see all Blackstone users gathered togather and made alot of improvement over the standard ROM.
I was managed to use the HardSPL method to flash the Dutty Xtreme 2.6 MSVC version. But I saw some posts saying people are using the Dutty Xtreme 2.4 instead ? So, which is the official one to use ?
I had some problems with 2.6, almost every second if I restart the phone by press the Power button for few seconds then re-power on again, the phone tends to stuck at the Windows Mobile 6.1 boot screen and cannot proceed further, I need to re-start the phone again and wishes it to boot properly. On top of the Xtreme 2.6, I also installed TomTom and Chinese Language pack. Maybe I shouldn't install the language pack, but I need it to read some Chinese website. Please note, I am not critising Dutty Xtreme rom, but maybe I was not using the official version of Dutty Xtreme.
Also, does anyone knows if I want to reverting back to using the HTC Official rom from their website, how to revert it back ?
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If you got your rom from Duttys thread or from his site it would have been official. Reason why people use V2.4 instead of V2.6 is because they have already set there phone up to the way they like it and V2.6 still has some of the same bugs, so no point flashing to it
Once you flashed V2.4, 2.5 or 2.6 did you hard reset twice after?
Try reading his thread
Your queries are all about duttys roms. Why not ask this question on his thread instead of starting a new one?
If you read the wiki you will also find information on flashing and how to get back to official roms
Also try reading forum rules before posting new threads. Link below!
Please respect the Forum Rules and don't create new threads when there is one that can be used already.
I closed this last night when it was late so I was a little tired so my explanation was short, but Fallen Sparten has done a good job with explaining things.
Thanks
Dave
There seems to be some confusion as to what exactly flashing is. People talk about flashing ROMs AND flashing HardSPL...wtf?!?
well, you do flash both, but think of flashing HardSPL as you would when flashing your BIOS on your PC (if you have never done it, then think of it as a new version of the white writing that tells you your pc specs when you switch your pc on - startup screen)
Flashing a ROM:
Your phone is running Windows Mobile (6.1 or 6.5) just like your computer is running Windows XP/Vista/7 (or, if ur a real tosser, Mac OS). Now you may sometimes update your OS (that stands for Operating System) via automatic updates. you haven't actually REPLACED your OS, just added a little to it.
That is NOT what flashing a ROM is.
Flashing your ROM is like having Windows XP Home and installing Windows 7 Ultimate. You COMPLETELY take away Windows XP and ALL files associated with it and install a newer OS.
So, you cannot just "upgrade" from WM 6.1 to WM 6.5.
WHAT IS A ROM?
A ROM is practically (using above's example) a CD/DVD with Windows Mobile on it (which version of Windows Mobile doesn't matter). Now of course it IS NOT an actual CD/DVD, but rather a smaller file (where are you gonna fit a CD/DVD into your phone, huh? )
So, when people talk about choosing your ROM, they are practically saying, which version of Widows Mobile do you want, BUT ALSO how customised do you want it?
Different ROMs:
- Stock ROM/Original ROM/HTC ROM:
these ROMs are absolutely basic and come with nothing extra or edited to make them faster/change them. it is the version you can download from HTC
- Cooked ROMs/Modified ROMs/Custom ROMs:
these ROMs are prepared by the chefs in our kitchen (it's a metaphor, there aren't really chefs in any kitchen, we just call the guys who piece together the custom ROMs, chefs)
these ROMs come in many shapes and sizes, some of them offering more eye candy (that's what we call things that look pretty) and some optimized for speed and performance. You will need to read through the description the chef gives, as well as the forum feedback to be able to evaluate just how likely you are to use that ROM.
Now, once you understand those terms a bit better, have a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585201
for a simple step by step guide to flashing HardSPL and then your first ROM.
Good luck
Other Terms you might encounter:
Radio Version: The radio ROM is responsible for Wifi, phone signal, GPS. Changing the radio ROM can improve your phone (or make it worse) regarding Wifi sensitivity, phone signal availability, GPS satellite receiving and GPS lag. Most ROMs come with a radio that should work best for them, however, if they do not, then your old radio will simply be left in place.
Unfortunately there is no confirmed measurement available yet to tell you which radio ROM is best for you. It depends on the OS ROM you use, the region you are living in and your personal needs.
Sense/Manilla/TF3D/Touch Flo: These are words/descriptions given to the HTC Touch Flo Interface (Touch Flo 3d is the TF3D term in words)
- Manilla (BLACK AND WHITE) is the original version "old" version, whilst Sense (COLOURED ICONS) is the new one.
- So anything that is graphically NOT the standard Windows Mobile 6.1 or 6.5, probably counts towards the Touch Flo Interface.
Hard Reset: A hard reset is the same as "Restore Factory Defaults" on most cell phones. So ANY data you have added (contacts, data files - music, photos, etc) will be deleted. The phone then reverts ALL settings (any background changes you're made, any ringtones, etc will be set to the original, default ones the phone came with) *note: your phone will NOT reset to the original ROM/Windows Mobile version it came with, it will still be the same ROM you flashed with!
To perform a hard reset, you can either do so by looking for the Restore to factory settings in your menu
OR
Switch your phone off. Now hold both volume buttons down and press the power button. Your phone will now hard reset.
Soft Reset: Pressing the red button under your battery cover, or selecting the quick reset option in the menu(s). This is pretty much comparable to restarting your pc if it is running a bit slowly for some reason.
If you still have questions, or would like to read more, Please go to the Topaz Mega Thread
(to all the (Senior) Members, if you have any tips i might have left out, please PM me with them and i'll update as necessary, as i would rather keep this thread as clear and unlittered as possible for the new guys, thanks)
Please add this guide to sticky..thank you for the guide
I second that
Thank you
Thank you so much for this guide
Doubt!
well, the guide was very useful now i kinda got the confidence to flash my diamond2 with a new dutty rom.. which rom would u suggest ? R3?
and another doubt is that after i hardspl , and flashed the rom do i hav to insta; something called the Radio?
Consider yourself Stuck.
darkmessiah said:
well, the guide was very useful now i kinda got the confidence to flash my diamond2 with a new dutty rom.. which rom would u suggest ? R3?
and another doubt is that after i hardspl , and flashed the rom do i hav to insta; something called the Radio?
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hey man.
R3 seems to be good from Dutty, personally, i'm still using R1 (because of the task manager, i feel it is the fastest feeling ROM i've used to date (with Sense 2.5))
Your question about the Radio is a good one. I will add an explanation above soon, but in short, don't worry about it. If you flash a ROM that DOESN'T come with a new Radio, then your phone will automatically keep the old one. If your new ROM DOES have a new Radio...well, it will update automatically
keep checking here for updates to other definitions
Success....
Drag-on..dude.. thank you so much for ur guide that helped me out in successfully flashing Dutty holy grail R3 ROM on my HTC Touch Diamond2..
Drag-On, can you clarify from where can I select the quick reset option in the menu?
can Soft Reset be done by Press the Power Button for 3 seconds and then power again without opening the cover...?? if yes can you please add to your your wonderful guide
darkmessiah said:
well, the guide was very useful now i kinda got the confidence to flash my diamond2 with a new dutty rom.. which rom would u suggest ? R3?
and another doubt is that after i hardspl , and flashed the rom do i hav to insta; something called the Radio?
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dutty's holy grail R3 is stable/good
you dont need to install a radio but you can if you like a better one. 4.49.25.17 is the best for this moment check here radio list
Please continue the good work.....
geo
Thank you very much. This guide is useful.
htc touch diamond WM 6.1
Hey all,
I'm new here and have been doing a ton of research on my phone from sprint. I have a lot of questions mainly to do with enhancing my phone from default. You know all the must haves and so forth to opptimize and have some fun with it. I wasn't sure where to post but I figured this was as good as any. On a more speciffic note, Is there a way to increase the in-call volume so that botton pushes would have a greater effect on the volume level?
I installed the newest Opera and I would like to like it to the Touch Flo 3D like the current one is. Not sure how to uninstall the original if that's what it takes or even if this is my best option? Links or any assistance to get me off in the right direction would be great.
Thanks!
Thanks for the much needed idiots guide to HTC ROM stuff.
Tech Wannabee said:
Hey all,
I'm new here and have been doing a ton of research on my phone from sprint. I have a lot of questions mainly to do with enhancing my phone from default. You know all the must haves and so forth to opptimize and have some fun with it. I wasn't sure where to post but I figured this was as good as any. On a more speciffic note, Is there a way to increase the in-call volume so that botton pushes would have a greater effect on the volume level?
I installed the newest Opera and I would like to like it to the Touch Flo 3D like the current one is. Not sure how to uninstall the original if that's what it takes or even if this is my best option? Links or any assistance to get me off in the right direction would be great.
Thanks!
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u will need to wait for a newer build/ROM that integrates Opera (the new version)
currently, Opera 9.xx is "linked" to Touch Flo 3d. it should technically be possible to "link" Opera 10, but that's where my know-how ends.
maybe others will have a better idea, but as far as i know, it's something a chef would have to do with his ROM, or/and an HTC update
HARD SPL
do i do a Hard SPL every time I flash a rom or its just one time activity?
Please Help
madz001 said:
do i do a Hard SPL every time I flash a rom or its just one time activity?
Please Help
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if you would read this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=585201
(it IS linked in my Original Post) then you would read that you DO NOT need to flash HSPL every time. just the first time.
flashing from device
Hi. Is possible to flash a Rom from Internal Storage like Diamond does? (Vol Down + <-- + Reset). Thanks in advance
Hi, I'm a begginer-no-idea.
I'm wondering if it is possible install (and works, of course) Tom Tom 7... or not.
At the moment I tried 4 or 5 times but whitout success.
Do you have a tutorial for mono neuronal begginers?
Thanks.
malatest said:
Hi. Is possible to flash a Rom from Internal Storage like Diamond does? (Vol Down + <-- + Reset). Thanks in advance
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TD2 has external storage card, no internal storage.
You can flash from storage card.
Hi All,
I am new to this forum, I installed WM6.5 from T-Mo website, after dooing that I see that TouchFlo3D is not pn my TP2 anymore, also the option for START-SETTING takes me to Manilla Settings. Has anyone else experienced this. Is there a new ROM I can install. Any help will be appreciated.
try installing rom again. it should fix the problem
That ROM is a bit of a stinker. It has doccumeted issues with losing time, all of the time. If you want a stock rom you should install HardSPL and take one of the WWE 6.5 ROMs.
this time i installed rom, my phone is freezing .... i have to do atleast 2 or more resets everyday since i have installed it.
A fair number of people have discovered that re-flashing that t-mo 6.5 ROM a 2nd time has helped clear up a number of odd issues like those.
hi there,
when i was tring to update cleanEx UDT which is “HyperROM Black Editions''
my device is in bootloader screen. when i start my device i see htc and under the htc ''CleanEx UDT Black series''
and it doesn't work
i tried hard reset i did it but i have still been seein same screen !
somebody help to solve it
Thank you...
1) ROM related questions go in the ROM thread, other threads like this tend to get ignored for that reason.
2) sounds like you have NOT got the correct radio on your phone (did you read the instructions and radio compatability? in post 1) You need a 50 radio, not a 51.
i installed HyperROM Black Editions rom to my device ( htc hd2 )
so, i am seeing HTC and than it doesn't continue so can u help me how to solve it ?
shenel said:
i installed HyperROM Black Editions rom to my device ( htc hd2 )
so, i am seeing HTC and than it doesn't continue so can u help me how to solve it ?
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i just did
you need to flash the 2.10 radio, in bootloader mode.
i installed HyperRom , sorry it was my mistake i didtn know to intall rom and radio seperalty
thank you 4 ur hard working.
Closing this. Please post in the relevant rom thread.
WB
Hello,
Which is a good rom for Speed/Stability if anybody could reccomend me one, I find most of the custom ones are pretty much focused on Eye Candy and Attractive graphics.
I'm after something that is fast and stable, I guess I can just disable any themes if they come with them etc, as my current ROM (Factory ROM), is a bit buggy the transcriber when typing messages hangs sometimes (whole device freezes intermittently) and when writing on notes the device sometimes freezes, so i thought a custom ROM may somehow fix this and generally improve the speed of the device if anybody has made a custom rom focusing on speed and stability.
If anybody could recommend me a starting point i'd appreciate it as I don't want to go out flashing all of the ROMS out there but rather get an opinion on a good ROM to start off with.
Thanks.
that kind of behaviour is not normal for a stock rom. which exact one do you use (exact version and carrier)?
i personally use the official htc wwe rom 1.56 with the latest radio 1.17.25.09 and have none of the problems you described. but stock roms vary just as much as cooked roms. before this one, i used the very latest shipped rom, i believe it was the orange uk rom wwe 1.59 and it was far less stable, slower and had other integrated apps (and streaming media was missing).
since apparently you have used cooked roms before, have you performed a task 29 before flashing your current rom and are you certain to have performed at least one successful hard reset after flashing it?
MOD EDIT - Move to General forum. Please post all Q&A in General section
Ta
Rick
My details on the startup are :
R 1.09.25.14
G 52.49a.25.26u
D 1.18. 23358
I take it it's version 1.18?
Not sure which carrier it is but my Interface does have a "Starhub" Icon on it.
I don't konw what region my phone is originally from so will see what HTC websites i can download the official firmware from.
It actually freezes not just when using transcriber, it would do it anytime but more so when using transcriber or notes.
I want to install new rom in my phone. New rom would need to be wm6.5 and some older touchflo interface. Manila 2.5 is slow for my touchHD (I bought phone with cooked rom, but then I didnt know nothing about cooked roms).
What is most important to me is to have similar calendar as manila 2.5 calendar (or similar because windows calendar is painful to use with fingers).
So I want as speedy as it can be with wm6.5 touchflo combination.
Any propositions?