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Flash O2 XDA Diamond? To Remove Branded Rom?

Hi guys ... I will probably be getting a O2 XDA Diamond...
The O2 Diamond has a blue branded Touchflow Gui...
Will there be anyway to install the Original HTC software on it so i have the nice Black Menu?

yep you have to install a hardspl, either olipro's [which i think is unreleased] or the one made by the diamond project team.
then you can flash a new rom.
however, check your rom version in settings->system->device information
if it reads 1.34.831.1
it means you have a new spl that prevents you from flashing hardspl until the experts here create a work-around.
i hope this helps
Rory

On a related note, I was considering getting the O2 XDA Diamond but putting the black TouchFLO 3D on it. However, I've now decided to get a normal HTC Touch Diamond, because I'm lazy and I don't want to flash a new ROM for a number of reasons.

Dark Fire said:
On a related note, I was considering getting the O2 XDA Diamond but putting the black TouchFLO 3D on it. However, I've now decided to get a normal HTC Touch Diamond, because I'm lazy and I don't want to flash a new ROM for a number of reasons.
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is that even related?
no, didnt even ask about the device, or comment on it

rorydaredkign said:
yep you have to install a hardspl, either olipro's [which i think is unreleased] or the one made by the diamond project team.
then you can flash a new rom.
however, check your rom version in settings->system->device information
if it reads 1.34.831.1
it means you have a new spl that prevents you from flashing hardspl until the experts here create a work-around.
i hope this helps
Rory
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ALL Diamonds ship with 1.34.831.1 but "we" (Olipro) is working out a way to flash it....

rorydaredkign said:
is that even related?
no, didnt even ask about the device, or comment on it
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It was a related comment. I informed others of a decision I made, to avoid this problem - a decision which will save time and effort.
You always have to attack...

I dont think ill be getting the htc modell becaus i would have to pay much more...
Because of the o2 contract that i have in august i can re new the contract an will get a o2 xda for about 100 euro... so i think ill be sticking to this modell..
Please keep this thread up 2 date guys... Good work so far...

Well I´m pretty new to this. Im gonna get a XDA Diamond too within these weeks. But as mentioned the blue TouchFlow theme from O2 is really ugly in my opinion. So maybe someone can explain me how it is possible to change the ROM to get the original black theme from HTC.
What is necessary for that to work, what changes would that bring to my system (all programs lost?) and what dangers come along with that?
I appreciate your answers. Thanks.

rorydaredkign said:
is that even related?
no, didnt even ask about the device, or comment on it
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YeaH! you're right!:D

horstborsch said:
Well I´m pretty new to this. Im gonna get a XDA Diamond too within these weeks. But as mentioned the blue TouchFlow theme from O2 is really ugly in my opinion. So maybe someone can explain me how it is possible to change the ROM to get the original black theme from HTC.
What is necessary for that to work, what changes would that bring to my system (all programs lost?) and what dangers come along with that?
I appreciate your answers. Thanks.
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c´mon guys, please give me some information on this.

Ok .
First of all you can take one of two options.
1) Hard SPL the device and flash a new ROM that someone has mirrored here.
Look here for Hard SPL ( Read carefully as not all Diamonds can be Hard SPl'd as yet)
HardSPL Here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395640
ROM is here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=394985
Hard SPL your device as per the Instructions then run the ROM update that you would have downloaded above . Job Done.
2) Wait until someone removes the 3G Interface from a Diamond (HTC Maila) and then apply that cab to replace your blue one.
Hope this helps
If you read the very first thread in this forum then you would have had an idea on what you was asking.

Thank you very much for your answer. So just to get me right. If i need a german ROM, is there a chance, as far as the new ROM version (probably comming with the german xda) is HardSPL useable, to flash another german HTC ROM on to it (if someone is providing it)?
And the last question, do i loose all my installed or preinstalled apps on my device, such as TOMTOM when i flash a new (other) ROM?

Thank you very much for your answer. So just to get me right. If i need a german ROM, is there a chance, as far as the new ROM version (probably comming with the german xda) is HardSPL useable, to flash another german HTC ROM on to it (if someone is providing it)?
If its an O2 ROM then as you have an O2 device you may not need to Hard SPL but not sure on that one.
As long as you Hard SPL the device then you will be able to flash any ROM that turns up on this forum on your device. Please read the post I pointed out to you, as one of the SPL's shipping on the Diamond will not work and you may brick your device
And the last question, do i loose all my installed or preinstalled apps on my device, such as TOMTOM when i flash a new (other) ROM?
When you flash a device it will set it back to a ROM only . EG all the apps etc you have installed will be gone. TomTom if available on the device ROM will be on it as well (Although I thought O2 pefered Copilot) . If not have a look around the Forums and find a suitable TomTom cab for the device.
Again if you spend some time reading some of the threads on here and within other devices you will start to understand more .

Ok guys so hold us up to date on this.... Im getting my O2 phone in 2 weeks and I think I wont like the blue TF3D.

Ok guys... so is there any new information on getting the branded colour touchflow 3d to the orignial black one? Someone here mentioned doing it without any hardspl stuff via a CAB file or something....
ANy news on this?
Thx Busta

Here in germany it's possible to renew your contract through several online shops. When doing so, you can get any device you want. You usually also get a better deal than renewing through O2. Try if this is possible in your country and get a HTC device!
The only advantage of getting an O2 device is, that you get a refurbished device sent to you in case of a waranty return and don't have to send it in for repair. (At least that's my experience with the hermes aka. XDA Trion I had)

Dark Fire said:
On a related note, I was considering getting the O2 XDA Diamond but putting the black TouchFLO 3D on it. However, I've now decided to get a normal HTC Touch Diamond, because I'm lazy and I don't want to flash a new ROM for a number of reasons.
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Whats the point of getting a HTC Touch Diamond then? The "fun" begins with cooked ROM flashing and since the Touch Diamond seems to be more and more popular, some very nice ROMs will be out in the near future. Can't wait to see where this is going...

horstborsch said:
Thank you very much for your answer. So just to get me right. If i need a german ROM, is there a chance, as far as the new ROM version (probably comming with the german xda) is HardSPL useable, to flash another german HTC ROM on to it (if someone is providing it)?
And the last question, do i loose all my installed or preinstalled apps on my device, such as TOMTOM when i flash a new (other) ROM?
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Flashing to another ROM with HArdsSPL wipes out all in your RAM and ROM memory. it over writes al registries.
Also TomTom. A back-up is not advisable as it will not run, or cause bigger problems.

Black TouchFlo 3D Cab
for all the guys, they would like to remove the blue ugly O2 TouchFlo 3D skin, without flashing the Diamond! ;-)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2360330&postcount=240

Read and search mate !
I did as i'm a total noob and still managed to install hardspl and the new rom !
Its all here to be found

OK, Noob education thread!!

OK, so I’m going to be getting a UK Orange branded Touch Diamond this week. My aim is to remove the Orange branding in the software and revert it to standard HTC black and white theme. As it would be out of the box if I bought one direct from HTC. I’ve no interest in any tweaks/improvements to the standard ROM (different radio ROMs etc) at the moment, maybe once I’ve managed it once successfully I’ll worry about that! I’ve spent a day or so reading these forums and though it seems complicated to a beginner I think I have it all figured out now! I would appreciate however if someone experienced could cast an eye over what I’m about to do and let me know if I’ve made any errors that could result in me ruining an expensive piece of kit!
My understanding is that there are basically 3 stages to flashing a new ROM onto a Diamond, backing up, loading hardSPL and loading the desired ROM. So my plan is to do the following:
1. Back up all operator settings (WAP, MMS, GPRS etc) or use something like PIM Backup (though I won’t have any data on my Diamond as it will be brand new!)
2. So, first I download the signed version of hardSPL (1.40), from here (http://modmydiamond.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26&limit=1&limitstart=2 ). My understanding is that by using the signed version I’ll reduce to a minimum any chance of buggering up my Diamond and basically it will stop me from doing anything stupid!!
3. Then follow the instructions on that same page, which will install hardSPL.
4. Now find a ROM that I want to load onto the Diamond, from what I can tell this (1.34.831.1 WWE from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=399680) is the latest HTC released ROM in English (PLEASE correct me if this is wrong!!)
5. Follow the instructions detailed here to install the ROM (http://modmydiamond.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=26&limit=1&limitstart=4). As I understand it, when I unzip the ROM that I have downloaded, it includes the 6 files listed on that page, including the ROM update utility.
As I understand it following the instructions on that final page will leave me with a Diamond that is not in any way Orange branded and has the latest official HTC released ROM on it (black and white themed menus etc etc).
So, is everything that I’ve written correct, and if I follow these instructions will I avoid ruining my phone? If I’ve missed anything to check before I start or that I need to do please point me to the thread that explains it so that I can look over it.
Hopefully over time this thread can be a one stop shop for absolute noobs who are unsure of how exactly to go about flashing their device, and in what order to do things!!
Thanks
JP

I'm still a noob, too, but two things you should make sure:
- Have your battery on the phone fully charged
- Disable standby on battery and on AC power in the phone and on your main PC so they don't shut down during the flash process
I just flashed my Diamond successfully today, it's actually quite easy if you get the right steps - and thosee above look just like what I did.
Good luck!
W0nk0

4. Now find a ROM that I want to load onto the Diamond, from what I can tell this (1.34.831.1 WWE from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=399680) is the latest HTC released ROM in English (PLEASE correct me if this is wrong!!)
Really, that's the first and not recommended.
1.93 is the last, but not very obvious where it is released from.
1.37 is what I know the last official release.

Orange UK ROM is 1.37...
When flashing one for a friend I exprienced issues trying to flash HardSPL with 2 errors but managed it in the end with Olipro HardSPL 1.3 the but Diamond project team 2 rom on, the flashed radio rom back to 05.

Riel said:
4. Now find a ROM that I want to load onto the Diamond, from what I can tell this (1.34.831.1 WWE from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=399680) is the latest HTC released ROM in English (PLEASE correct me if this is wrong!!)
Really, that's the first and not recommended.
1.93 is the last, but not very obvious where it is released from.
1.37 is what I know the last official release.
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1.93 is supposed to be the last official stock ROM from HTC (yes, it's English - WWE). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=408281
How do you tell if it really is stock and uncooked? No idea, but it works very well indeed and is very responsive.
Oh, and the dev hard spl works to flash 1.93; some others I tried didn't. YMMV

Windoze9t8 said:
Orange UK ROM is 1.37...
When flashing one for a friend I exprienced issues trying to flash HardSPL with 2 errors but managed it in the end with Olipro HardSPL 1.3 the but Diamond project team 2 rom on, the flashed radio rom back to 05.
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Does that mean that the Orange branded ROM is 1.37? Which one should I be using to remove the Orange branding and revert to the standard HTC interface?

Touch Diamond UK ROM update 1.93.405.1

The new rom 1.93 is now showing in HTC e-club for download. It's dated 30th June, but it wasn't there the other day
RUU_Diamond_HTC_WWE_1.93.405.1_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.29.25.12_1.00.25.05_Ship

Can someone upload to Rapidshare, as us UK Operator users can't register our phone on eClub thus no download access

htc club rom update does not work for diamond
the one on htc's site does not work, u click it, and nothing happens

Here is the original ROM from the UK HTC site
http://rapidshare.com/files/1346631..._Diamond_52.29.25.12_1.00.25.05_Ship.exe.html

please please please, can anyone confirm if they used this with a Vodafone HTC Touch Diamond, i want to update my diamond but yet don't want to bugger up the warranty.
Although on the Vodafone e-forums, they confirmed that because this is official HTC update then it will not.
I am new to ROMS so any advice on what to do will be much appreciated.
Thanks, Paul

It will just be a stock ROM, so you won't get the Vodafone white and pink theme I don't think. Thanks for the Rapidshare link

no pink
stock is black

To flash this to my UK Voda Diamond do I need to use hard SPL or will it flash straight on ok?

so if i just do this rom update on my Voda Diamond, will it just make it like the original HTC Theme, so say i copied my vodafone theme to my computer then put it back on it could work?
And also if anyone has done this with Vodafone diamond, let us know if the Sat nav still works
thanks
Paul

@Paulio5
You can reinstall the voda theme from here after reflash, and of course gps will still work.

Paulio5 said:
so if i just do this rom update on my Voda Diamond, will it just make it like the original HTC Theme, so say i copied my vodafone theme to my computer then put it back on it could work?
And also if anyone has done this with Vodafone diamond, let us know if the Sat nav still works
thanks
Paul
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From what I have read you will lose the Voda SatNav app but I think you can ask them to send you a link via text message to download it again.

Help
Sorry if I am being a plonker but the attached is a newer date does that mean that the ROM I have on my diamond is newer than the one on the first post on here and the HTC website?

My UK Vodafone ROM is 1.37.161.2.WWE dated 26/06/08.

so if im updating to this official rom, do i still need to use hardspl? i've read somewhere I dont need to because it conflicts or something along those lines?? i've got an MDA compact iv
Thanks

I tried to flash _QMR_RUU_Diamond_HTC_WWE_1.93.405.1_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.29.25.12_1.00.25.05_Ship to my Vodafone UK Diamond today but it won't work so I am assuming I need a signed Hard SPL. My current is version is 1.37 so I would that I need 1.37 but as yet I still haven't learned what to do with the SPL.
This is all so confusing, I think if there were locked and stickied threads with a complete idiots guide to this it would save us all asking the same questions.

ye i had the same problem so i upgraded to Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex. i havent yet tried upgrading this updated rom yet as im stil unclear

[Rom]RUU_Diamond_Vodafone_UK_1.97.161.4

Hi All,
This link for vodafone uk rom
http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/up...igned_Diamond_52.44.25.24_1.08.25.08_Ship.exe

yes2000 said:
Hi All,
This link for vodafone uk rom
http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/up...igned_Diamond_52.44.25.24_1.08.25.08_Ship.exe
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Cheers mate...

Cheers... does this have vodafone branding in it??? / whats the theme?

ryousuke said:
Cheers... does this have vodafone branding in it??? / whats the theme?
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yes, it has VF tf3d theme

can we get some screenshots please?
is it safe to use it on my diamond even if I'm not from UK?

Anybody knows when this ROM will be avaliable from original HTC site ?

Cheers.
Will try later, but below is a picture of the Diamond Vodaphone theme.

yes2000 said:
Hi All,
This link for vodafone uk rom
http://devicehelp.vodafone.co.uk/up...igned_Diamond_52.44.25.24_1.08.25.08_Ship.exe
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Thanks for sharing!
Can this Rom be flashed (and work) on devices that use other operators than Vodaphone???

erikalara said:
Thanks for sharing!
Can this Rom be flashed (and work) on devices that use other operators than Vodaphone???
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better not to do it........I dont prefer you to flash this........the TF3D is too slow. there are better versions out there that u can use........the best rom so far is Dutty's Rom.

mp.goldfinger said:
better not to do it........I dont prefer you to flash this........the TF3D is too slow. there are better versions out there that u can use........the best rom so far is Dutty's Rom.
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I agree, but You can tweak the TF3D settings and other speed settings to make it fast easily with Advanced config 3.3.

Works OK.
Nice rom, I am playing with vodaphone sat-nav program v 4.04 now..
It uses the new 1.08.25.08 radio to, had to load the connections setup.cab to load the internet and data settings though, but cant get opera to work on any web page, weather updates ok thought?
screen shots from Vodaphone sat nav below..

Benchmark
Did a benchmark on this one.
See my regular thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2385460&postcount=1
Not superfast...

Is there a change list for this ROM, as really can't be bothered to install if there's nothing new or different besides radio.

xavierdemon said:
Is there a change list for this ROM, as really can't be bothered to install if there's nothing new or different besides radio.
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i have flashed this and it lasted 20 minutes on my phone before i flashed back to my original cooked ROM.
This ROM is in one word... BORING!!!

gtpete said:
i have flashed this and it lasted 20 minutes on my phone before i flashed back to my original cooked ROM.
This ROM is in one word... BORING!!!
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I totally agree with that.
It lasted less than a hour on my device. First time that a stock ROM disapoint me that much.
- unlike australian testa ROM or other carriers stuff, I guess it's full of Vodafone limitation and settings, and that sucks!
- internet connexion doesn't work properly. Opera can't display any page.
- wifi very unstable, keeps disconnecting every few seconds...
- for the first time, I was unable to install chinese star (chinese IME) it kept saying invalid vendor ID etc.
(I've always been able to install it, on French ROM, WWE ROM, HK ROM etc.)
I guess Vodafone and Swisscom put in too many crappy limitations.
- In one word: useless release: I flashed back to australian 1.96 version and everything works perfect again.
P.S.: yes I hard reseted after flashing and from what I read from other testers, I don't think it's only my being unlucky...

Well after those glowing reports, I'm not installing it
Quite happy with how my Diamond is working already, would like a finger friendly full qwerty keyboard but will look for that when I can be bothered lol

Installed, had a look & zoomed back to 1.96.710.3
Hi All,
Thought i'd just have a quick look at this new ROM, didn't look too bad for those looking for a very branded Vodafone ROM (no surprise here).
Decided to head back to a safe known good in the Asia_AUS_1.96.710.3, until i can find a nice fast stable cooked one.
Cheers
Steve

after using this rome for a day i noticed the battery perfomanced had improved! crap rom so i kept the radio and flashed UDK!
after almost 15 hrs used reasonable use i had 50 percent left ! which is more than usual for me

Vodaphone WM6.5 + Stock HTC Theme...?

Hi all,
I've recently downloaded the Voda WM6.5 ROM - but before I upgrade I'd like to know if it's possible to get the HTC stock theme just like we were able to do for the WM6.1 ROM? I get on with Voda's attempt, just not with their grim red theme. If I can't change it to stock HTC then I'll probably not upgrade...
Cheers!
Rag.

Why not HSPL your phone and flash a new ROM entirely? That is what I have done on my vodafone TP2 and I now have no horrible vodafone theme or software!
have a read of this if you are unsure what I mean!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540

Raggeh said:
Hi all,
I've recently downloaded the Voda WM6.5 ROM - but before I upgrade I'd like to know if it's possible to get the HTC stock theme just like we were able to do for the WM6.1 ROM? I get on with Voda's attempt, just not with their grim red theme. If I can't change it to stock HTC then I'll probably not upgrade...
Cheers!
Rag.
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Yes, I have put one togther.
gringolian said:
Why not HSPL your phone and flash a new ROM entirely? That is what I have done on my vodafone TP2 and I now have no horrible vodafone theme or software!
have a read of this if you are unsure what I mean!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540
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Definately the best way to go but not everyone wants to go down this route for various reasons.

Gringolian - I'll probably do that in the end once I've plucked up the courage. I'll also need to figure out what ROM is best to use.
Thanks Allen - where can I get hold of that please?
Cheers,
Rag.

Raggeh said:
Gringolian - I'll probably do that in the end once I've plucked up the courage. I'll also need to figure out what ROM is best to use.
Thanks Allen - where can I get hold of that please?
Cheers,
Rag.
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The 6.5 Vodafone theme is much better than the 6.1 one. They've sorted the black on red etc. Definately worth the upgrade for that alone. I'd upgrade to the Voda one personally rather than SPL if you're not interested in running cooked roms. If you don't like it you can always SPL after.

You can download the "Stock" HTC "theme" HERE
It's zipped as it's around the 40mb mark.
I should make this absolutely clear, this is for Vodafone ROMs only, if a file is already used by the VF ROM it was not included (Generally this is for *.png, *.bmp or *.jpg files). The "theme" will make your TF3D look exactly like it does from HTC.

gringolian said:
Why not HSPL your phone and flash a new ROM entirely? That is what I have done on my vodafone TP2 and I now have no horrible vodafone theme or software!
have a read of this if you are unsure what I mean!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540
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Hi, I have read that thread very carefully but need to know if I need to HSPL my Vodafone TP2 to run the 6.5 upgrade? I suspect i might want to return to Vodafone 6.1 or flash a new ROM entirely. Guess my question is do i need to have HSPL to do any of these?

If you're using the VF 6.5 ROM update, hardspl is not necessary. This is only necessary if you are going to use anythingelse other than VF ROMs.