I've been going through many topics recently on flashing the diamond.. but iam a lil bit lost since my diamond is not a standard version.
in India, HTC launched the diamond through Airtel (a leading cellular operator) which is only a triband version ! :huh:
only GSM/EDGE/GPRS NO UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA :angry:
i tried to download the official ROM update from htc.com , but on entering my serial number, it says the update does not support my device !
and there arent any update available on the Indian version of their site.
My device info:
ROM version: 1.37.720.2 WWE
ROM date: 06/16/08
Radio version: 1.00.25.03
Protocol version: 52.26a.25.09G
so my question is.. can i use those ROMs which are flying around ? or is it just the radio which i should be careful about ?
is the quadband support limited only through software (like the hardware already supports everything ? ) ?
ofcourse its a locked version, can i update the ROM and debrand it to the original version ? (unlocking it)
i highly appreciate anyone who could guide me on this
I too have the same questions... I too would like to have a faster diamond (1.93)
To install ROM on your diamond -
Install Hard SPL developers edition
Update Radio 1.00.25.05
Flash any ROM you want !
Guys please perform a simple search before posting a new topic .
Here's a big thread on INDIAN 2G diamond
Thanks a lot udayrulz for your response.. i hardly noticed that big thread on Indian 2G diamonds, sorry for that.
since iam new to this (iam not a total newbie, just new to the windows mobile flashing stuff, so hopefully i can grasp everything quickly) , can you point me in the right direction as to which version of Hard SPL i should use ? a search revealed lot of threads with lots of versions.. iam seriously lost !
and do you personally suggest any ROM ? (assuming you are also using the indian diamond)
TA
Use Olipro' Unsigned Hard-SPL first. Then flash the Radio to 25.05 and further on, its your choice..
Regards,
Carty..
Thanks everyone.. i think iam on the right track.. been trying different ROMs and tweaks. everything seems good so far
kudos to the community !
Hi does doing a Hard SPL also Unlock a Airtel Diamond..??
No ., it does not
karkalanand said:
Hi does doing a Hard SPL also Unlock a Airtel Diamond..??
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flashing wont unlock your Airtel Diamond, there are some ways by which you can do that.. search for diamond cid unlock.
i unlocked it by buying a code from htccode.com !
But would an unlocked phone get locked after using Hard SPL and updating the Radio and Rom?
arvidh said:
But would an unlocked phone get locked after using Hard SPL and updating the Radio and Rom?
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Nope.. it wont !
Hi All,
I had lot of difficulty searching for different articles on how to upgrade my Indian Airtel Locked 2G Diamond to any of the NON-HTC ROMs.
Doubts were in mind as to which version of HardSpl, Radio will work with 2G Indian Diamond, whether Airtel lock has to be removed before upgrade, whether i'll brick my phone if i did not unlock it, so and so forth..
Hence i thought i'll share whatever i did to make my Diamond faster:
STEP BY STEP GUIDE TO UPGRADE INDIAN 2G AIRTEL LOCKED DIAMONDS:
Before going to any steps please note that whenever you use the RUU (HardSpl / Radio / ROM) please wait till the install is over, do not disconnect your cable / active sync connection or use the phone.. Sometimes u may not see activity on the PC/Phone, just wait and wait and all will be fine, u touch the diamond & it may get bricked!!
This tutorial has nothing to do with Unlocking from Airtel Network, and after doing a ROM upgrade your phone is still locked to Airtel only..
There is no need to unlock your Airtel Locked Diamond before going ahead with these steps:
Step1:
BACKUP:
Backup all your files, contacts, sms, PIM etc.. (I used PIM Backup v2.8)
Tip: The internal Storage does not get formatted unless you do a hard reset (anytime later after upgrade), still i recommend to backup your Internal storage.. just in case.., then use Sprite Backup, to backup in total..
Step2:
CHANGE TO HARDSPL FROM SPL:
SPL is like BIOS of your computer, HardSpl is a customised BIOS (Like HP bios may not allow u to tweak ur computer fully, the SPL does not allow custom non HTC ROMs)
To change SPL to HardSPL, use Olinex 1.40 Unsigned, also called Unsigned Olinex HardSPL Developer Edition
From this page download - Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip (1.92 MB, 21113 views)
Please read details of what to do and what not to do during HardSPL on this page.
Tips:
Check whether your SPL is Changed to HardSPL by going into bootloader screen - Press [Vol Dwn] & [RESET] simultaneously to enter bootloader screen
Dont go to step3 unless you have changed to HardSPL & confirmed it on the bootloader screen
Step3:
CHANGE RADIO:
Radio is the sofware that is used to control all the connectivity (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi) & Phone (Which Band/ 3G/2G etc) functions
To change the Radio you have to do two things:
1. Download Custom RUU (A software to install your Radio - Like windows installer) 2. Selected Radio file
Dowload Custom RUU from here
2. Download radio from here, i preferred to use v1.00.25.05, now on v1.00.25.08
Please read details of what to do and what not to do while changing Radio on this page.
3. Extract both files into one single folder & install on your Diamond
Tips:
Changing the Radio is like getting a permission to install unofficial ROM, it wont remove Airtel Lock..
Check whether your Radio is Changed to desired version by doing a soft reset
Dont go to step4 unless you have changed & confirmed the desired Radio version with Soft Reset
Step4:
CHANGE ROM:
You can choose any unofficial ROM to install but as our Indian Diamonds are different (2G), you should be doubly sure that the ROM you select does not include a Radio (Coz all other radios will be 3G) Of course most of the ROM are devoid of Radios and SPL, but also most famous ROM cookers mention what their ROM contains and what it doesnt..
a. Select & Download a ROM, just install it..
b. Some ROMs need you to install it through RUU utility
c. Hard Reset the device once you have finished installing the ROM and make your Diamond a faster & cutomised machine..
Step 'c' is very important for your diamond to work properly
Please read details of what to do and what not to do while changing ROM on this page.
Tip:
I used SwiftBl 6.5... works like charm and flawless.., also used Dutty's ROM - not my cup of tea, as there were no updates of SwiftBL after 05/10/08, now i'm on Pistonripper.. Fast & Furious..!!
Step5:
RESTORE:
Restore from PIM Backup / Sprite Backup..
Thanks to many friends & posts who helped me use an XDA SITE ROM..
This post is mainly for my indian diamondwala counterparts & are only the main steps in brief, and mainly to mention what versions worked flawlessly on 2G version..
Please refer to more details espcially THIS post which gives very detailed account of upgrading..
Hope this post helps few..
Seniors / Moderators please read the article and if mistakes then point out.. I have used simple understandable words for newbies like me..
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Indian Diamonds are different (2G)
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do u mean that diamonds supplied by airtel are physically stripped off of 3G or is it just a software restriction?
Yes, Indian Diamonds dont have a 3G chip itself, if you look at indian website specs, the processor is different from rest of the world i.e. MSM7206A, while rest of the world it is MSM7201A (MSM7206A = MSM7201A - 3G Chip)
So there's a clearly different hardware..
keeping aside 3G & Quad band , the indian diamond is same as international, right?
Using a 3G 900/2100 Diamond in India...
Many thanks for this thread....very helpful
For a 3G diamond 900/2100 + Tri band GSM...will the Quadband radio v1.00.25.05 work?....
Will the 3G diamond work with this Radio in Europe where UMTS 2100 exists?
What will be the best cooked ROM for such a config? SwiftBl 6.5?
Thanks in advance...
@ karkalanand
hey man i'm lil confused here......i was reading through this thread and came to see that boinger66 claims maybe the indian version has 3g capability , what do u think ?
Indian diamond => 3G?
@blufade
Check these links...found the 7201A specs but not the 7206A ones...dunno why?...
http://www.qctconnect.com/products/msm_7201.html
http://www.jaganath.net/content/mobile/should-you-buy-the-htc-touch-diamond-in-india/210
Surely confusing unless someone flashes using the 3G radio and goes out of India ...to check it out...very expensive test...
btw, does the airtel diamond have gps chip ?
yes it does have GPS .. all the same only its 2G ..
thanks fr the help guys
btw, has any of u guys in india managed to get a pouch for your diamond ?
thats all quickgps does... it downloads information that would help your gps get a faster fix... you need a gps software to actually use ur gps....for eg, navigating softwares for use in india - satnav (www.satnavtechnologies.com/), mapking, inav (http://inav.mapmyindia.com/) ... Or even offroad navigation softwares like Gps Tuner
is it possible to get the simlock back to the phone ???
atul.dharne said:
@blufade
Surely confusing unless someone flashes using the 3G radio and goes out of India ...to check it out...very expensive test...
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Sure enough I'll be flashing my India 2G Diamond (DIAM140) in the next few days with the info given. I think I'm ready after reading for 2 weeks straight.
I'll be leaving from Iraq in Oct. to go to Kuwait, then in Nov. will be headed to Germany, then taking my R&R Leave to the US.
I'll let you guys know how everything works out when I get to the states with it.
Got it on the first try
Hey I gotta say thanks you guys on this site rock.
I'm a N00b and came to this site reading and just getting info for 2 weeks straight and today was able to flash the unsigned hardspl, 1.00.25.05 radio, and swiftbls rom and to my suprise I had no issues. Reading and following directions is what I'm use to in the Army lol and that helped out. Thanks everyone.
Couple of things, it shouldnt matter what the red lettering says when i turn the device on right as long as the tri-color screen says olinex 1.40?
Now i will continue to look through this ROM and if i have any problems I'll read then ask questions if i can't find it.
Hooah. Thanks alot again for the indian diamond tutorial!!!
congrats justo81
now that u've upgraded , any noticable improvement in performance ?
Oh yes lots of notable improvments in performance. When switching to different screens there isnt that lag that was there. The time it use to take my calls to connect on the old radio is reduced now. Almost like I'm in the states and I'm calling people from Iraq!! lol
Still searching in the forums to get GPS working with google maps. Doesnt seem to want to locate the bird (satellite) when I know the direction of most of them cause I'm a commo guy and we log on them on the time
Overall. I'm glad I upgraded and look forward to exploring and adding some more apps with this device
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Thanks alot again for the indian diamond tutorial!!!
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Thanks, i'm happy it's helped atleast one mate..
hi guy pls help me to get airtel pack which came with my dimond i upgraded rrom & i missed it pls help me if posible
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hi guy pls help me to get airtel pack which came with my dimond i upgraded rrom & i missed it pls help me if posible
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No AirTel pack came with my 2G diamond. Its only Content folder in Internal Storage which contains TF3D demo and some audible files. Do you require? I mean Content folder.
HTC too much RAM processes
Guys i have a problem that Touch diamond(Unlocked Airtel )when i launch the music from Touch flow 3D the process percentage(one u can see from quick tab) goes to 70 to 80 even after stopped listening to the songs the process doesn't go down, this makes other applications to work slower ,, could u help me fix this .ROM version is 1.93.720.0 WWE and in HTC india site a new update is released dated 16-1-2009, i couldn't download that(though i had registered my phone) it says my software doesn't support this (when i give my serial number) so please guys help me in this
can any body help me
my vogue only display this...
I have got this info on my vogue
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IPL : 1.15.0002
SPL: 2.28.0000
GSM: not display
OS: not display
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stuck only thats screen
help can i upgrade ?? or fix that problems
You sure that your phone is a Vogue and not an elfin/elf? IPL/SPL is GSM material...
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You sure that your phone is a Vogue and not an elfin/elf? IPL/SPL is GSM material...
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thx d00d.... i`m wrong
I am new to diamond.. i got mine about 2 or so weeks ago.. also new to WM and my cellular carrier is cellular south. and i got the htc touch diamond and i was wondering if i installed a rom "assuming its a new custom firmware" or updated to the newest htc release *i really want the slide to answer* and all of that will i lose my cellular info like will my phone work after it?.. also how would i backup my contacts and stuff.. all info id need would be great also will the new WM i hear about will that work with my diamond.. any info you need just ask and ill tell you
There are few ways of backup your contacts, sms and so on
1. Use Microsft ActiveSync with outlook, or
2. use PIM Backup (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705)
first, you need to patch your device for Hard-SPL. Please make sure you select the right patch either for GSM or CDMA network (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=400950)
I myself dont know whether customed cooked ROM are for both GSM and CDMA network. So please and asks if you are not sure. Anyway, there are many cooked ROMS in the forum.
Please pick one suits you best.
Always use Wiki and Search.
how to update htc touch diamond (verizion) 6.1 to 6.5 .....help me please
Its no difference then flashing a 6.1 rom
Söderström said:
Its no difference then flashing a 6.1 rom
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Wow that must have helped him alot.
classico_007 said:
how to update htc touch diamond (verizion) 6.1 to 6.5 .....help me please
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Next time please use search.. Or at least read the sticky threads.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211
It depends whether your phone is GSM or CDMA. I don't know what Verizon is at the moment, I think they are CDMA but check that before doing anything. The above tutorial is for GSM versions so if your phone is CDMA please don't flash anything from that tutorial just read it to get a basic idea of what you should do.
You basically need a hardSPL flashed which is explained in the tutorial. After that, you can basically flash any ROM you like as long as you flash GSM ROM's if your phone is GSM or CDMA ROM's if your phone is CDMA.
i have e htc touch diamond GSM Version Rom 1.93.422.4 radio version 1.00.25.08 4gb internal storage bought in usa and now I use it in Europe (Albania). I saw on the page the aplications but appear to be older than i have actually. a I tried to update rom from htc.com but apparently the serial number is wrong .....
i have e htc touch diamond GSM Version Rom 1.93.422.4 radio version 1.00.25.08 4gb internal storage bought in usa and now I use it in Europe (Albania). I saw on the page the aplications but appear to be older than i have actually. a I tried to update rom from htc.com but apparently the serial number is wrong .....
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i have e htc touch diamond GSM Version Rom 1.93.422.4 radio version 1.00.25.08 4gb internal storage bought in usa and now I use it in Europe (Albania). I saw on the page the aplications but appear to be older than i have actually. a I tried to update rom from htc.com but apparently the serial number is wrong .....
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HTC won't let you download ROM updates from their site if you have a network-branded (ie, Orange, Vodafone) Diamond. For official ROM updates you need to check your phone network's web site.
is there anyway i could install an english language pack into my touch diamond 2 without i have to brake and flash it with a full flash??
I need to change the language to english from swedish but i would still like to keep the swedish language just incase....like on other multilanguage phones