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ROM Upgrade for South East Asia- Anyone tried this already?

HTC Touch 3G ROM Upgrade (EU)
Dear HTC customers,
We are glad to inform you that an updated ROM is now available for HTC Touch 3G users to download. As always, HTC is committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience.
This update includes the following fixes and improvements:
1. Fixed auto-reboot issue after enabling WLAN.
2. Added the control panel to the action panel after taking a picture in theme mode.
3. Improved QuickGPS updating through ActiveSync, Wi-Fi and GPRS.
4. Enhanced Opera’s browsing performance while running other applications.
Please note that this upgrade will erase any data stored on the device. Please back up your data first before upgrading your device. Before running the ROM Upgrade Utility (RUU), make sure you follow the instructions on the HTC website. Use the link below to download the ROM upgrade:
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just finished downloading this ROM. Will give it a go now.

I got the phone on 18-April, when I first got it, straight away I went to HTC and look for new rom, I think this is the rom that I'm currently using.
rom version: 2.32.707.2 (44800)
rom date: 04/07/09
radio version: 0.41.30.12
protocol version: 12.41.30.16H
Never use the old rom before, can't give any comparison comment but so far I have no problem with this rom.

I have same ROM as you have
bnycastro said:
just finished downloading this ROM. Will give it a go now.
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Can you please share your comments on the newer version you downloaded.
Is there a lot of difference with what we have before?
I'm quite happy with the ROM i have now and am afraid that if I upgrade to the new ROM, some of the software i have installed will not work anymore after I do a restore from my backup file. Thanks in advance

the only 'problem; i notice is activesync is always on eating 99k usage. even if u off it, it will come back on
but i not sure what trigger it on. i think it will auto on. this is the only bug i notice so far.
some minor improvement overall

thanks
thanks for the info nicolashew

1. Fixed auto-reboot issue after enabling WLAN.
Yesterday I encounter twice reboot while browsing a chinese website, it reboot after I entered my username and password and click on login. I'm using the opera browser, but later on I tried with other website, it doesn't happen, weird problem...

yup being test it since its being release...
kind of better gps reception. some improvement on the answering call menu... got 1 new menu pop up which you can slide to right to answer or left to ignore...

nothing outstanding about the ROM.

WM6.5 for TD2 India Version

Hello All,
Does anybody know when HTC is planning to release the WM6.5 update for phones sold in India??? The UK site is not allowing me to download the update if I give my phone's serial key...
--Ashwin

Following is the email i got when i contached HTC few days back regading the same.
Thank you for contacting HTC Email support.
As per your email, you want to know about the windows 6.5. We would like to inform you that Microsoft launched the Windows 6.5 on Tuesday, but currently for your device no up gradation available yet. As it is available you will find this information from our website www.htc.com/in.
In case of further queries, please feel free to contact HTC. We will be glad to assist you.
Thank you and have a nice day!
HTC
Hotline: 1800 11 33 77
Service Hours: 9.30 AM To 5.30 PM (Mon - Sat) 　

HTC is NOT planing to upgrade TD2 in India - As per a CALL with HTC...
I was abvle to download from Europe site. (http://www.htc.com/europe/)
You can also try or get any WWW rom and install. That should work.
PS: The India site is maintain by HTC Twain group
Thanks.

South Africa is also not going to be getting an upgrade by the looks of things... i find that ridiculous. why not just let us install the UK versions...it's the same language after all...
sigh.

Why this stepmotherly treatment to some countries?
Btw, has anyone downloaded the UK version? Does it work?

prabhat said:
HTC is NOT planing to upgrade TD2 in India - As per a CALL with HTC...
I was abvle to download from Europe site. (http://www.htc.com/europe/)
You can also try or get any WWW rom and install. That should work.
PS: The India site is maintain by HTC Twain group
Thanks.
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How did u manage to get the serial no. accepted????
If u have a European device serial no. then plz share with us as it would be helpful in upgrading our TD2's..

lovemeeveryone2009 said:
How did u manage to get the serial no. accepted????
If u have a European device serial no. then plz share with us as it would be helpful in upgrading our TD2's..
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HT97TL102778 appears to be working.
Has anyone installed a UK / Europe ROM on an Asiapac device? Does it work?

Called up HTC customer care number 1800113377
asked them about "when we will get the update?". Lady on the phone clearly said "we ARE going toget the update". we just have to wait little bit more.
the update is ready with them and it is the HTC HQ's call when to release the update.
bottom line is "wait and watch http://www.htc.com/in/support.aspx"
Regards,
Geo

I wrote to them, and this is what I got:
Sir, We understand that you want to Windows upgrade for your HTC Device .
Regarding, But we like to inform you that Currently windows update for your HTC mobile is not available for India. As it is available you will find this information from our website www.htc.com/in.
You can also call our Call Center at: 1800 11 33 777 .
if you have further questions.
Thank you once again for your continued patronage.

hi again guys. South African ROM released end of last week. www.leaf.co.za
i've heard from a few of my Indian friends (living in S.A) that they were able to access and download the official ROM with their phones that came from India (after registering).
maybe that works for you guys?

Hi
Just tried registering at the SA HTC site - it works - was able to download the ROM...
--Ashwin

kkashwin said:
Just tried registering at the SA HTC site - it works - was able to download the ROM...
--Ashwin
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did u successfully updated ur device???

Update Failed
I guess my happiness was short lived - after a couple of steps the updater failed saying invalid vendor ID - nearly gave me an heart attack - the phone was showing some multicolored screen... - At least it did boot back to WM 6.1 later...
Please post if anyone else has success in updating the phone...
--Ashwin

6.5 upgrade
This is wht i got from HTC ,
Dear Mr. Mathew,
Thank you for contacting HTC Email support.
As per your email, you want to know about the windows 6.5. We would like to inform you that Microsoft launched the Windows 6.5 on Tuesday last week, but currently for your device no up gradation available yet. As it is available you will find this information from our website www.htc.com/in.

kkashwin said:
I guess my happiness was short lived - after a couple of steps the updater failed saying invalid vendor ID - nearly gave me an heart attack - the phone was showing some multicolored screen... - At least it did boot back to WM 6.1 later...
Please post if anyone else has success in updating the phone...
--Ashwin
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DAMN! i'm sorry to hear about your scare...i kinda feel responsible, having suggested the idea!
may I ask why you are avoiding installing a cooked or even OFFICIAL (as in UK version) ROM? are you worried about guarantee? or the risk of damaging your phone? Because if so, then i am gladly willing to walk any1 through the steps you need to take to get it running.

Guide me pls..
drag-on.. i'll b happy if u could guide me thro the steps , i was kinda scared to install a cooked rom on my HTC diamond2 till now coz while trying to do the same with my HTC touch i bricked my mobile a year back..
and i couldnt find a proper step by guide for doin this.. in every thread regarding the same somebody or the other is getting into problems..
so pls illustrate a proper step by step guide on the procedures of installin a ROM on a factory HTC touch diamond2..

I'll be glad to. what i would then rather do is send you a private message with the steps, so that we don't clutter the forums and have snide comments from senior members about how "easy" it all is. (they ARE right, but i know the first time is scary)
i'm going partying now, but i'll be glad to send you (and any1 else who asks for a private message) step by step instructions tomorrow.
what you can do in the mean time, is have a look at which ROM you think you might want (i'll add my suggestions anyways) here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=486

thanks dude..
thanks for the help dude.. i'll go thro that documents now..
lookin forward to ur message..

kkashwin said:
Just tried registering at the SA HTC site - it works - was able to download the ROM...
--Ashwin
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Have you installed it Ashwin? Does it work? I tried the european WWE and it says my device is not supported

6.5 upgrade
I upgraded my d2 with Asian wwe release after doing HARDSPL and it is working perfact
--shailesh

UK ROM upgrade now up

As above 1.66.405.2 is now available from the HTC Website
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=856&news_id=500

Yup! - just Flashed mine

northernneil said:
As above 1.66.405.2 is now available from the HTC Website
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=856&news_id=500
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Pfff.. that's like soooooooooooo 10am! lol
Cheers Neil.

Just a quick question about the new Rom Update.
I'm currently waiting for T-Mobile to release there version of the Rom update from version 1.43 to 1.66.
I can get a copy of the 1.66 official Rom Update from the HTC website (my mate has a HTC HD2 which is unbranded).
Could i update my Rom using the download? Would it cause any problems to the phone?
Many thanks.

any noticed anything different?

I have an Uk version on O2 but its not taking my serial... any ideas?
surely I don't have to wait the O2 customised rom?
Does this at all stop the sluggishness and freezing from time to time

O2 and VF both run locked ROMs - the S/Ns need to be cleared by O2/VF/HTC to allow download...

any workarounds? ;-D

johncmolyneux said:
Pfff.. that's like soooooooooooo 10am! lol
Cheers Neil.
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lol, sorry John!
I just got home from work, noticed it, checked for posts (none found!) so thought i'd post it!
<---- staying quiet next time! Lol

waynepyrah said:
any workarounds? ;-D
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hspl, search the forums mate. It's widely available

is uk in europe 1 or europe 2 htc zones

doesn't matter, that's just the server to download from

rom update 1.66
Hi,
After I update the rom to the latest 1.66, do i need to install the previous updates on the htc website such as the sim contacts and camera fix.
Thanks

nirojan2 said:
Hi,
After I update the rom to the latest 1.66, do i need to install the previous updates on the htc website such as the sim contacts and camera fix.
Thanks
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For future reference, it tells you the max ROM version that you need the hotfixes for, on the page where you download them.
In this instance, there haven't been any that have had a ROM version higher than 1.66, so no - you don't need them

EddyOS said:
doesn't matter, that's just the server to download from
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cool europe 1 was crawling for me 30kb/sec so cancelled and its flying from the US location

Ermmm,
I know I'm the OP, but i had a o2 ROM. Anyone care to provide a serial no for me to download with? Lol

i have updated my rom early this morning as link was already posted in forum ...
and htc has updated their site latter in day ...
well i believe updates already included in this new rom ...
system is smooth
in messaging # of texts by a person is shown after his name
key board seems ok now ...
camera still have some brightness issues with led ...
lagness seems to be disappeared from messaging (currently after restoring my sms phone is still smooth)
task manager short cut is present in start menu
....
the above are some changes i have noted for now

rom update 1.66 RE
Hi,
Thanks for that really appreciate it.....any good things on the new ROM?
Thanks

nirojan2 said:
Hi,
Thanks for that really appreciate it.....any good things on the new ROM?
Thanks
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I haven't found anything noticeable except a lower screen sensitivity and some value added applications.

Before I update my ROM, I read this
"The update will take up to 30 minutes, DO NOT interrupt the update process, make/receive phone calls, disconnect the device from the PC, or press any buttons until the process has been completed."
And wondered how I can stop any incoming calls, messages, mails etc. Should I just put it into airplane mode or something?

Why can't I download another ROM than my country's?

I am from Romania and the 1.66 ROM is (still) not available for my serial number. Why HTC doesn't let me install a WWE version? I can get it from here, I know. I was thinking this one: RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.0 7U_2.06.51.07_Ship.exe
Is it a good ideea or shoud I wait until they take their time and finally make a ROM for my country?
I want to upgrade so badly because I have a strange problem with the SMS function. When I reply to a message or when I choose a contact from agenda and choose to send SMS to that person then the text I'm writing is very very small, almost unreadable. And it is set on medium size. If I'm trying to write a SMS without choosing an expeditor prior to the typing of the message then the text is normal in size. I have 1.48.479.1(71294)WWE stock ROM.

HTC releases WWE based on region. You have to wait.
I'm also waiting for the rom. Try installing the latest hotfix for the sms problem. If you can't find it, contact me.

The last SMS fix "fixed" me with this problem... I'm looking for a way to remove it but so far nobody knows a way other than reinstalling the ROM.

lorin.bute said:
HTC releases WWE based on region. You have to wait.
I'm also waiting for the rom. Try installing the latest hotfix for the sms problem. If you can't find it, contact me.
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How Can I know by serial number what is my region version?
Thanks

You can't really.
I asked HTC when i had my TP2 and they told me it was from Czech Republic although i bought it in Romania.
Contact them about it and they will tell you.

NOOB help needed

Hi guys,
Just bought the phone. It's clean. I've only installed the hot fixes from HTC official website and that's it.
Here's what I have:
OS Version: 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)
Manila Version: 2.5.19211619.0
ROM Version: 1.48.479.1 (71294) WWE
ROM Date: 11-18-09
Radio Version: 2.06.51.07
Protocol Version: 15.30.50.07U
I have a problem though. I can't seem to be able to get email clients (either outlook or others [gmail, yahoo]) to work with the mobile internet we get from Vodafone - i keep getting this error - Cannot Connect - Cannot Connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap Settings. However, the internet works, I can browse, facebook etc. Can you please let me know if there's a fix for this? It seems to work on WiFi connection!
I would also like to ask, if someone is patient enough, to let me know what applications/roms/radios should I install in order to benefit at max from the phone.
I don't mind if you could send me (on private) links as to where I could download free games and apps.
Many many thanks in advance and I'm sorry for the long post!
All the best,
DH

digitalhater said:
Hi guys,
Just bought the phone. It's clean. I've only installed the hot fixes from HTC official website and that's it.
Here's what I have:
OS Version: 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)
Manila Version: 2.5.19211619.0
ROM Version: 1.48.479.1 (71294) WWE
ROM Date: 11-18-09
Radio Version: 2.06.51.07
Protocol Version: 15.30.50.07U
I have a problem though. I can't seem to be able to get email clients (either outlook or others [gmail, yahoo]) to work with the mobile internet we get from Vodafone - i keep getting this error - Cannot Connect - Cannot Connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap Settings. However, the internet works, I can browse, facebook etc. Can you please let me know if there's a fix for this? It seems to work on WiFi connection!
I would also like to ask, if someone is patient enough, to let me know what applications/roms/radios should I install in order to benefit at max from the phone.
I don't mind if you could send me (on private) links as to where I could download free games and apps.
Many many thanks in advance and I'm sorry for the long post!
All the best,
DH
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USE THE SEARCH FUNCTION...
Update your ROM to the latest official one if you are not going to use a custom one.
"Free games" will be price at £/$0 on Windows Markeplace or in OMarket not going to support warez.

you're really not helping. There are hundreds of pages and posts here. That's what HTC said about the ROM, that is the latest for my serial number although there's another one available, it wouldn't let me download it.

No one? Please!!!

Hi Digitalhater.
The latest official ROM for the HD2 is 1.66. This ROM contains all the fixes that have been released. As far as i know, this ROM is now available for all regions.
Download and install.
You can also go the cooked ROM route, there are some brilliant ROM's in the ROM development forum.
For good free games and apps, go to www-freewarepocketpc-net.
Sorry, can't post links yet.
As for your email problem, make sure that you have the correct POP and SMTP servers setup, or else your mail won't connect. You can get this from your IP.

So if you go here:
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=297&cat=2&dl_id=856
and put in your serial number it won't let you download? You didn't click on the T-Mobile ROM update by mistake did you?

EddyOS said:
So if you go here:
and put in your serial number it won't let you download? You didn't click on the T-Mobile ROM update by mistake did you?
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Hi,
No. I enter my S/N and here's what I get on the link above: Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device.

Savage-wp said:
Hi Digitalhater.
The latest official ROM for the HD2 is 1.66. This ROM contains all the fixes that have been released. As far as i know, this ROM is now available for all regions.
Download and install.
You can also go the cooked ROM route, there are some brilliant ROM's in the ROM development forum.
For good free games and apps, go to www-freewarepocketpc-net.
Sorry, can't post links yet.
As for your email problem, make sure that you have the correct POP and SMTP servers setup, or else your mail won't connect. You can get this from your IP.
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Are there any specific ones I should look at? Some that you'd recommend?
As well, could you help me with the synchronization error I get for the email?
Many thanks in advance.

Sounds like it's a vendor locked device, you'd need to get in touch with your phone provider and see if they're going to release a ROM. If not, you need to flash the phone with HSPL to install a new ROM
(Just realised I gave you the link to the UK site but checked on the Romanian one and the ROM you're on is the latest for your region)

The first thing I would do is make sure that all the connection information for your log in etc for you email is correct and that you are telling your email to use the internet connection to find email.
Eliminate the simple things first. The answer is not always to flash a new rom although that can help with other stuff later. Walk before you try to run.

InRBigness said:
The first thing I would do is make sure that all the connection information for your log in etc for you email is correct and that you are telling your email to use the internet connection to find email.
Eliminate the simple things first. The answer is not always to flash a new rom although that can help with other stuff later. Walk before you try to run.
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Thanks a lot for the suggestion. However, how can I check what connection is the email using?
What I find suspicious is that the browsing works with these settings and if I connect to wireless they all work. THank you all in advance!

You're best off asking VF direct as they may have a block on certain mail servers in your region. In the UK I use my Googlemail account just fine over WiFi or contract Internet

worth noting here that many (not all) ISPs only allow sending of email when connected directly to their own network.
A good example is ntlworld email accounts in the UK. You can send and receive over pop and smtp when connected to the ntlworld connection at home, , and you can receive when connected to mobile data, BUT try and send via smtp.ntlworld.com when you are connected to mobile data and it fails.
It is to prevent 'relaying' which used to be a well used spam technique.

If its vodafone your on you can download the Rom from their site here http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/firmwaredevice.php?ModelID=424&e=0
For WVGA games you can get some quite good free ones here http://wvga.pda4you.org/
Enjoy

Thanks a lot to you all. Still haven't managed to fix the email client on vodafone's mobile internet.
another question, is there a way you can have landscape mode on every application for HTC HD 2? or to have the home screen in landscape?