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Switch to English ROM

Hi there,
I just bought the latest HTC Touch Cruise with HTC Branding. It has the ROM-Version 1.25.407.1 GER installed which is in fact GERMAN.
Well I would like to switch to an original HTC English ROM Version. Can you tell me where I can find such a ROM since on HTC´s website I cannot find any.
Also it would be great if you could tell me how to flash my gadget the secure way. It would be best if I could save my German ROM, as I might need it sometime in future for ie warranty issues.
Help highly appreciated. Thanx
Andy

well, I had the same issue with my Polaris. It was in Spanish language. So, basically you can flash your ROM very easy to a WWE ROM (World Wide English). You can find a lot of them in here, some very good ones also.
For ex the one I am using now: udK Diamond R4 - WWE (Build 19960.1.2.2) (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=393429). It was made by udK and it looks great.
!!!One of the most important things that you have to keep in mind before you flash your ROM is to Install Hard SPL (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=351964). Made by Olipro!!
!!!Also see a step-by-step procedure of how to Flash your ROM and use HardSPL (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=370434)
HOPE THIS WILL HELP YOU!

Chinese input for WM6.5

I'm currently using WM6.1 on my diamond 2, I want to flash it to a WWE WM6.5 cooked rom, is it possible to install chinese input on it? Where do i find the software?
Thanks

Try this WWE WM6.5 Official Rom RUU_Topaz_S_HKCSL_WWE_2.17.831.2_Radio_Sign_Topaz_61.44tc.25.32_4.49.25.17_Ship that can be found here http://www.giesecke.tk/xda/index.php?dir=Official_ROMs/WM6.5/&sort=date&order=desc

I think hawkagent's idea is to use cook rom but still want to have the chinese input method.
In fact I have the same wish - I just flashed my Diamond 2 with Dutty's ROM. It is nice but the only missing part for me is the Chinese input method.
Is there any method we can "extract" the IME from official rom (like Diamond 2 official WM6.5 rom in Hong Kong) and use in whatever cook rom we have?

me too,another hong kong here.
i used the sip of a4 or touchpal.
but they all worse than office one.
i really hope some master can make the chinese input(hong kong one)into the cooked
help

Flashing T-Mobile HD2 with Asian Language supported ROM

Hi, new member here. Just bought my T-Mobile HD2 about 4 days ago.
First I want to say a big thank you to all the mods/senior members/and contributors for creating such a wonderful forum and resource centre for the HD2.
I've read most of the stickied threads and noob guides, but before I get started with flashing my T-Mobile HD2, there are some concerns and questions I wish to clarify:
My T-Mobile software specs (completely stock, purchased on the 24th Apr 2010) :
OS version 5.2.21889 (21889.5.0.87)
Manila Version 2.5.20121412.1
Rom version 2.10.531.1 (82076) WWE
Rom date 02/22/10
Radio version 2.08.50.08_2
What I wish to do to my T-Mobile HD2 :
1) SIM unlock the phone so I can use any carrier/SIM card from any service provider, anywhere around the globe, since I'm a frequent traveller.
2) Traditional Chinese support, more specifically Taiwanese language support. I have loads of files in Traditional Chinese and having the Asian language support is my top priority.
3) Flash the T-Mobile HD2 to the original HTC Taiwan rom, but retaining the full 576mb ram and 1gb Rom spec. OR Source some cooked rom that contains Traditional Chinese support (Trad Chinese = Taiwanese) that is compatible with the T-Mobile HD2 spec.
So.... from my understanding, based on the stickied threads on this forum, I need to perform the following :
1) Flash HARDSPL
2) Flash the appropriate rom (Which I can't find, I tried everywhere)
3) Flash the appropriate radio (Not sure if its 100% necessary)
4) Hard reset
Am I going on the right track? Please advise, and thanks in advance.

Bump.
A language pack would do the job, I don't really have to flash my phone to a traditional chinese rom.
Any idea where I can source such language pack? I googled everywhere but can't seem to find a T-Mobile compatiable pack.

asian language
MadCow809 said:
Bump.
A language pack would do the job, I don't really have to flash my phone to a traditional chinese rom.
Any idea where I can source such language pack? I googled everywhere but can't seem to find a T-Mobile compatiable pack.
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are u wanting to text in your language also?
put in language inputs for wm 6.5 in the search bar.

qcefer said:
are u wanting to text in your language also?
put in language inputs for wm 6.5 in the search bar.
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Thanks, I will give that a shot. And yes, I do want to text in Traditional Chinese.
: )

Traditional Chinese IME
Read my thread about switchable Simplified/Traditional Chinese IME.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=647307

Thank you!
edit : Thanks, but it's not quite what I'm looking for. I'm hoping the change the menu into traditional chinese, with chinese input and able to read sms/run chinese apps/surf asian websites

htc msg
MadCow809 said:
Thank you!
edit : Thanks, but it's not quite what I'm looking for. I'm hoping the change the menu into traditional chinese, with chinese input and able to read sms/run chinese apps/surf asian websites
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the htc msg interface does not allow asian fonts.

but surely the official HTC taiwanese rom should support asian fonts?

MadCow809 said:
but surely the official HTC taiwanese rom should support asian fonts?
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Its a good job you havent found an official taiwanese rom, if you flash that rom (should you find it) you will kill your phone.
Your phone can ONLY support the tmous offical 2.x rom, or cooked roms based on that 2.x rom.
The taiwanese rom, should you find it, will:-
1 - be version 1.66 (probably) so wont run
2 - will include a radio, almost certainly a ..51.. radio - result? bricked phone.
Your best option is a tmous compatible cooked rom with the correct language.

no, what I meant was to extract the font from the taiwanese rom. I've been doing some googling and digging on various forums, apprantely you can get a language pack installed, but the links are dead : (
http://ricky119.com/chinesesupport/

Search for "MS Arial unicode font". It's what that website fonts are based on. Be warned that it is a whopping 22 Mb since it is a full Unicode set.
Having the font installed allows you to read Chinese. It will not change the entire wm 6.5 menu into that language.
Also, It does not integrate into the current keyboard software. For Chinese input, you still need something like the one I suggested in my earlier post.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542749&highlight=language+support[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633339&highlight=language+input"]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542749&highlight=language+support[/URL]
MadCow809 said:
no, what I meant was to extract the font from the taiwanese rom. I've been doing some googling and digging on various forums, apprantely you can get a language pack installed, but the links are dead : (
http://ricky119.com/chinesesupport/
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542749&highlight=language+support

qcefer said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542749&highlight=language+support[URL="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=633339&highlight=language+input"]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542749&highlight=language+support[/URL]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=542749&highlight=language+support
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Zentury said:
Search for "MS Arial unicode font". It's what that website fonts are based on. Be warned that it is a whopping 22 Mb since it is a full Unicode set.
Having the font installed allows you to read Chinese. It will not change the entire wm 6.5 menu into that language.
Also, It does not integrate into the current keyboard software. For Chinese input, you still need something like the one I suggested in my earlier post.
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Thanks mate, I will do some digging and reading.
Will let you guys know about the outcome.

i am using Tmobile HD2 with traditional chinese rom.. this version is based on the tmobile rom and cooked..everything is in traditional chinese. ...i can give u the link to download...
http://www.interupload.com/files/1SCLEG9A/CFW_LEO_2.10.531.0_SP_CHT.rar_links
password: mobile.omysip.com
don forget to hspl ur phone first..... look tmobile hd2 hspl on xda!!

Did it end up working out for you? Just curious because occassionally I get texts in Traditional Chinese, all I see is boxes and I can only text back in english.

jimmy_wg said:
i am using Tmobile HD2 with traditional chinese rom.. this version is based on the tmobile rom and cooked..everything is in traditional chinese. ...i can give u the link to download...
http://www.interupload.com/files/1SCLEG9A/CFW_LEO_2.10.531.0_SP_CHT.rar_links
password: mobile.omysip.com
don forget to hspl ur phone first..... look tmobile hd2 hspl on xda!!
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I am looking for a Chinese Traditional ROM or some language pack for TMOUS HD2. Please if the ROM linked above works? or direct me to some other source.

[Solved] Need help flashing Chinese ROM (Solution Found!)

Hi All,
I recently bought a US T-mobile HD2 1024LEO and here's the factory specs:
SPL-2.10.0000
OS 5.2.21892
Manila 2.5.20121412.2
Rom 2.13.531.1
Radio 2.10.50.26
Rom Size 1024MB
I would like to flash the official Chinese ROM I found in the XDA-China site:
xda-china.net/viewthread.php?tid=59333&extra=page%3D1%26amp;filter%3Dtype%26amp;typeid%3D1
It is: LEO/HD2_RUU_2.13_21905_CHS
How do I find out if this would work with 1024LEO? I tried running this RUU without installing HSPL2_1024. I went thru each step and when it came to the % completion page, it just stayed there, and nothing happened after that. I disconnected it, and restarted my HD2.
Do I need to downgrade my ROM first to 2.08, then flash HSPL2_1024, then flash this Chinese ROM? I want to make sure before I accidentally brick this new phone.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

512 or 1024LEO
My biggest concern is whether the ROMs, whether it be Chinese or other language, are specifically designed for 512MB or 1024MB ROM Size LEO's. Can you use it to flash both machines? Can you accidentally brick the phone because your phone is 1024 and the ROM was designed for 512?
Thank you.

Don't think you can flash that ROM to your T-Mobile US HD2. It might brick your phone. You are correct in assuming that 512 Leo ROMs will not work at all on 1024 versions. I do not know of any Chinese language based T-Mobile US ROMs, however that does not mean that none exist.
~Jasecloud4

you can't flash this rom....it's a 2.13 rom......most of 2.10 rom are safe to use.
I flashed 100 chinese rom to my TMUS LEO.....never bricked..

going on version number alone (2.13) you would assume you could flash it, however considering there are no other non tmous roms that work, it's almost certainly not worth the risk. PLus, you didnt say what radio version it comes with. Its the radios that kill tmous more than the roms, you should be really wary of flashing this rom in my opinion.

My HD2 now running official Chinese ROM 2.13
THIS IS A REVELATION!
I successfully flashed the Chinese ROM that I stated in my 1st post. After careful thinking and examining the official Chinese ROM, I decided to take the plunge and risk bricking my phone. Well, guess what? I was very happy to see the phone boot up and now the entire OS is in Chinese (simplified) language!
Here are the steps I did:
1. I downgraded my phone from OS 2.13 to 2.10 (using USB; no Sd card needed)
2. Installed HSPL2_1024
3. Flash HD2_RUU_2.13_21905_CHS
That's it!
This is my current specs now:
OS 5.2.21905 21905.5.0.93
Manila 2.5.20121225.0
ROM 2.13.531.1 90963 CHS
ROM Date 5/28/2010
Radio 2.08.50.08_2
Protocol 15.34.50.07U

good news.

Can anyone give a link to download HD2_RUU_2.13_21905_CHS ?
Thanks.

dr.kananga said:
THIS IS A REVELATION!
I successfully flashed the Chinese ROM that I stated in my 1st post. After careful thinking and examining the official Chinese ROM, I decided to take the plunge and risk bricking my phone. Well, guess what? I was very happy to see the phone boot up and now the entire OS is in Chinese (simplified) language!
Here are the steps I did:
1. I downgraded my phone from OS 2.13 to 2.10 (using USB; no Sd card needed)
2. Installed HSPL2_1024
3. Flash HD2_RUU_2.13_21905_CHS
That's it!
This is my current specs now:
OS 5.2.21905 21905.5.0.93
Manila 2.5.20121225.0
ROM 2.13.531.1 90963 CHS
ROM Date 5/28/2010
Radio 2.08.50.08_2
Protocol 15.34.50.07U
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Hi, would you know where I can find the Traditional Chinese rom??
Thanks

sears1234 said:
Can anyone give a link to download HD2_RUU_2.13_21905_CHS ?
Thanks.
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MadCow809 said:
Hi, would you know where I can find the Traditional Chinese rom??
Thanks
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http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...5_CHS&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
you will need to register to get the download links in teh thread.

hm... it seems those are simpified chinese...im looking for traditional chinese as well..
ill keep looking

samsamuel said:
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=e...5_CHS&btnG=Search&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=
you will need to register to get the download links in teh thread.
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That's Simplified Chinese ROM, I'm looking for Traditional Chinese Rom.
It should be in CHT, not CHS.
Thanks for the effort though! It's almost impossible to find a Traditional Chinese WM6.5.5 Rom that is compatible with tmous HD2 : (

MadCow809 said:
That's Simplified Chinese ROM, I'm looking for Traditional Chinese Rom.
It should be in CHT, not CHS.
Thanks for the effort though! It's almost impossible to find a Traditional Chinese WM6.5.5 Rom that is compatible with tmous HD2 : (
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ahh well thats the version the OP gave in post 1. I think you will be waiting for someone to cook a custom job.
I really doubt htc/tmo will release it in a different language.

samsamuel said:
ahh well thats the version the OP gave in post 1. I think you will be waiting for someone to cook a custom job.
I really doubt htc/tmo will release it in a different language.
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Why is it available in chinese simplified and not in Traditional? *puzzled*
I've installed the Asian font support .cab file, I'm looking for a programme that can allow me to change my regional setting to "Taiwan" so that I can get the Manila menu in traditional Chinese.
Please help!

dr.kananga said:
Hi All,
I recently bought a US T-mobile HD2 1024LEO and here's the factory specs:
SPL-2.10.0000
OS 5.2.21892
Manila 2.5.20121412.2
Rom 2.13.531.1
Radio 2.10.50.26
Rom Size 1024MB
I would like to flash the official Chinese ROM I found in the XDA-China site:
xda-china.net/viewthread.php?tid=59333&extra=page%3D1%26amp;filter%3Dtype%26amp;typeid%3D1
It is: LEO/HD2_RUU_2.13_21905_CHS
How do I find out if this would work with 1024LEO? I tried running this RUU without installing HSPL2_1024. I went thru each step and when it came to the % completion page, it just stayed there, and nothing happened after that. I disconnected it, and restarted my HD2.
Do I need to downgrade my ROM first to 2.08, then flash HSPL2_1024, then flash this Chinese ROM? I want to make sure before I accidentally brick this new phone.
Your feedback is greatly appreciated.
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I think if you just need Chinese, you dont need flash a new rom, download the Chinese language package is fine.

qianhaorr said:
I think if you just need Chinese, you dont need flash a new rom, download the Chinese language package is fine.
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Does the Chinese language pack change the manila menu to Chinese?

is possible if someone can upload the file in other server..is a true PIA download from that server cause its longer xda china its a different server and ftp dont work either..so if anyone have it please upload to rapid or any other server

Curious, am I missing something, why would you need a Chinese rom?

Australian ROM

I been searching for a custom ROM based on the Australian ROM instead of the WWE version. So far I don't have much luck. does anyone know if there is such a thing?
the WWE version is OK but I think the Australian one is newer.
The Australian ROM does not have any customisations, comes up as software version 3.39.710.1 with Kernel 2.6.29-7537f009 (instead of 3.32.405.2 of the WWE) plus it is the only ROM with the "English (Australian)" language I know off.
I like to be able to get this firmware with APP2SD if possible.

I found a Russian custom ROM based on the Australian ROM. unfortunately they taken out English(Australian) language
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=170135

dennis.l said:
I found a Russian custom ROM based on the Australian ROM. unfortunately they taken out English(Australian) language
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=170135
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dont worry we are working on a rom based on Australian ruu

Thanks, looking forward to it..

dennis.l said:
Thanks, looking forward to it..
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no problem...
so, now when we know that... can this thread be moved to general
cheers.

Moved to general as not development.