Hello guys! I just got my defy and it's really cool. I was reading the wiki to start customizing and rooting the phone but I am afraid to start because of luck of informations. I tried to search but everything became more complicated. lol. Though I am not new to this because I came from Galaxy Spica.
First of all, my device has blur_version.2.51.1.mb525.retail.en.it firmware. If anything goes wrong can I apply other roms found on the wiki?
Second, is there a different method of rooting my device which is an IT I suppose?
Thanks for giving your inputs in this thread. Many people who are about to mod their phone for the first time will make use of this thread.
Try the FAQ and info in Dev forum...
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Hi
I am not new to technical forums. But I am new to this phone and I want to put a new rom on this phone. The current one is so slow.
What is the best rom available.
How do i put a new rom onto the phone.
Please keep it simple or point me to step by step specific instructions. Not a set of generalised instructions.
I looked at the how to thread. It was not step by step and got lost after three clicks.
specific help would be excellent.
Vivasvan said:
Hi
I am not new to technical forums. But I am new to this phone and I want to put a new rom on this phone. The current one is so slow.
What is the best rom available.
How do i put a new rom onto the phone.
Please keep it simple or point me to step by step specific instructions. Not a set of generalised instructions.
I looked at the how to thread. It was not step by step and got lost after three clicks.
specific help would be excellent.
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Hi I used this one it help me out alot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211
oh ok im going to follow this and see what happens.
thank you!
will a new rom make this phone faster?
Vivasvan said:
Hi
I am not new to technical forums. But I am new to this phone and I want to put a new rom on this phone. The current one is so slow.
What is the best rom available.
How do i put a new rom onto the phone.
Please keep it simple or point me to step by step specific instructions. Not a set of generalised instructions.
I looked at the how to thread. It was not step by step and got lost after three clicks.
specific help would be excellent.
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Well this is almost a daily question.
To help you how to update your phone, please look in the sticky's. They can be usefull.
You will find this one [TUT]Complete upgrading guide (HardSPL+Radio+ROM) NOT FOR CDMA USERS!!!
And for best radio, you could always look here.
Pietrucci benchmarks thread, one damn good one.
Hope this is helping you on the way.
/Danny
before you play...please read info on upgrading in the stickies
i don't want you next post to be "help i have bricked my diamond"
good luck and welcome to the forums
Vivasvan said:
oh ok im going to follow this and see what happens.
thank you!
will a new rom make this phone faster?
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Yes alot, after i been using a custom rom & getting it back from repair, i'd had to get a custom rom on the phone again, its to slow without if you asking me.
But that's just what I think.
liamhere said:
before you play...please read info on upgrading in the stickies
i don't want you next post to be "help i have bricked my diamond"
good luck and welcome to the forums
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Could say it better liam
ok i am already reading but will be patient and do more reading
first of all .. how do i know what my actual model is..
htctouch diamond?
or p3700?
Vivasvan said:
ok i am already reading but will be patient and do more reading
first of all .. how do i know what my actual model is..
htctouch diamond?
or p3700?
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...tihs is the same my dear!
Vivasvan said:
ok i am already reading but will be patient and do more reading
first of all .. how do i know what my actual model is..
htctouch diamond?
or p3700?
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No difference.. Same phone.
Don´t forget hardSPL and read the thread that liamhere posted.. Good luck.
well this seems like a good forum.
Ok so im still reading that guide... just a question on backup...
how am i going to backup the information on a phone? its not as if it has a cdburner lol
i dont want to loose all my info/sms historys stuff/etc. once i know this then i will get on with the hardspl stuff and radio stuff.
Vivasvan said:
well this seems like a good forum.
Ok so im still reading that guide... just a question on backup...
how am i going to backup the information on a phone? its not as if it has a cdburner lol
i dont want to loose all my info/sms historys stuff/etc. once i know this then i will get on with the hardspl stuff and radio stuff.
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.use this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299705
This Thread Must Die!!!!
@OP, you've been pointed in the right direction and escaped the usual harsh treatment for asking such questions.
I'm closing this thread. Please remember to search and READ THE WIKI before posting questions. Also, while new threads are sometimes needed double & triple check before creating a new thread. Read the link sin my signature for more info...
Hello everyone,
I hope I posted my first question here in the right area (if not, shame on me )
In the next few days my HTC Touch Diamond will arrive from Vodafone. I do not know if this is just in Germany but my last phone from Vodafone, a Sony Ericsson W810i, also had a "special" Vodafone-OS on it. On the W810i I was finally able to look up all the necessary information myself to make it a Vodafone-free phone. But as I read through all the available Wiki's, FAQs and other threads I am starting to see that this might be another level compared to what I have done before.
My questions concerning my new device are whether there is a possibility to change the "Vodafone-red-theme" to the original one which you also can see on HTC's homepage. Of course, the whole device should be in its original form, not just the theme, whereas the Vodafone-Services (SMS-Gateway and all the other service numbers which are needed to use the device). I think it is possible, maybe it has something to do with a "ROM-Upgrade" or so, as I have seen in a FAQ around here.
My other question is, of course, how to do that, what tools are needed etc.
In short, I need you to provide me the right link to a tutorial since here are so many and I do not know which one to take (and I do not want to screw up the device).
I hope that you can help me, if I accidentally posted this thread in the wrong forums might a moderator please be so kind to move it to the right section and notify me of my fault.
Thanks in advance and greetings from Germany (or Bavaria, to be more exact )
Zuzler
We'll let you off!
Yes, you are in the wrong section... you should be in the 'Diamond ROM development' section, but everyone is allowed one mistake (Except, myself... I have infinite mistake allowance!)
My device was vodafone branded when I got it, and that's the first thing I wanted to get rid of too.
First you need to 'Hard SPL', which unlocks the device so you can flash any ROM you wish. Then just flash your required ROM. I would highly recommend AZTOR's X2 Ultimate. He has the philosophy of keeping the ROM as close to the original stock ROM as possible, only better, stronger, faster... like the bionic man (I'm showing my age now!!).
Everything you need is in this tutorial. I followed it to the letter, and now my device is everything it should be. It's always very nerve racking the first time you flash your device, but what ever happens, there's some sharp wizard in this forum with the knowledge to get you out of the brown stuff... have fun
Hi grahamkdt,
thanks for you reply. I already thought after submitting that it would have been better to post this in the development area. I will contact a Mod immediately to solve that.
Thank you for the recommendation about the ROM, but there is still one problem for me:
Should I upgrade the "Radio" first, since in the tutorial you gave to me it is step B. Or is this just a prerequisite to not breaking anything? Are there also different versions?
Regards,
Zuzler
thread moved
now we are all happy
Wow thanks, I also contacted tnyynt for that
Can't remember...
Zuzler said:
Hi grahamkdt,
thanks for you reply. I already thought after submitting that it would have been better to post this in the development area. I will contact a Mod immediately to solve that.
Thank you for the recommendation about the ROM, but there is still one problem for me:
Should I upgrade the "Radio" first, since in the tutorial you gave to me it is step B. Or is this just a prerequisite to not breaking anything? Are there also different versions?
Regards,
Zuzler
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I can't remember if AZTOR's ROM's include the radio. It might be worth flashing a radio first from here. I use Radio v1.09.25.23 (Quad Band) (52.51.25.26H) - no issues at all.
Or, you could ask AZTOR if radio is included in his ROM's if you're really concerned. Personally I'd just flash one first anyway...
Ok, I will ask him personally (just seen hes from Germany, too - might make some things easier)
Thanks again!
i just got my diamond 2 days ago but i dont know where to start with roms, spls, radios to have the latest software
i have a htc dream rooted and everything but this phone is very different
sorry about making a new thread but i just dont know how to start..please help
I would recommend you read the stickies at the beginning of this forum. You'll find there everything you need to know.
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guys, I have been reading and searching using search tool here in the forum. I don't mean to flood this forum as there are more people around need help. Please try as much as you can to start reading.
Hi guys,
I just got my Desire and I am interested in rooting it. I would appreciate if someone briefly can tell me what the advantages/disadvantages of rooting.
Also, where do I start with the rooting process?
Thanks so much in advance
Dodolom said:
Hi guys,
I just got my Desire and I am interested in rooting it. I would appreciate if someone briefly can tell me what the advantages/disadvantages of rooting.
Also, where do I start with the rooting process?
Thanks so much in advance
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@Dodolom - welcome
Best place to start reading about the rooting process is in the sticky at the top of this thread. Lots of information by many smart guys, so take your time and read through the lot before doing anything.
Why root? Well by rooting you can install custom ROMs which contain new software or customisations and programs outside of the stuff that HTC chooses to provide in their stock ROMs.
Good luck.
And just a word of advice - have a good read of all the stuff in the forum before asking questions. Will most certainly reduce the risk of you getting flamed
thanks mate.
Also, just run the phone as it is - you may find it does what you want it to do out the box - rooting is only neccessary if something you wish to do isn't available without rooting...
cr1960 said:
@dodolom - welcome
best place to start reading about the rooting process is in the sticky at the top of this thread. Lots of information by many smart guys, so take your time and read through the lot before doing anything.
Why root? Well by rooting you can install custom roms which contain new software or customisations and programs outside of the stuff that htc chooses to provide in their stock roms.
Good luck.
And just a word of advice - have a good read of all the stuff in the forum before asking questions. Will most certainly reduce the risk of you getting flamed
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flame flame flame flame :d
At the moment, I wouldn't say it's very advantageous to root your desire. I rooted my G1 back in the day (only a year or so ago I know ) - but with the Desire, the rooting process still leaves part of the OS locked down, which means you still don't get full control over it.
The only advantage I could see at the moment for rooting the desire would be to get Apps 2 SD. However this is rumoured to be a new feature in Android 2.2 (Froyo) which is due for release within the next month or 2 for Desires. So rather than void your warranty and risk bricking your phone. It might be better to wait for 2.2 and see what you get with that!
i have no idea why everyne doesnt root the desire when they get it... goto modaco.com goto the desire section and follow the r6 riskfree root process and now ou will have a world class phone that you can install app2sd , app2sd+ or app2sd++ nt to mention all the custom roms... good luck
What's the difference between app2sd, app2sd+ and app2sd++ ???
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Hello there
I just recently updated to 4.3 and on baseband n7100UBUEMJ4 and this is my first time rooting so What do I need?
what is the safest method to root this phone?
Thanks
dcfours and
Tunaism said:
Hello there
I just recently updated to 4.3 and on baseband n7100UBUEMJ4 and this is my first time rooting so What do I need?
what is the safest method to root this phone?
Thanks
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Well, i'm a newbie too, however, after going through the development section, the first thing to start is read (and believe me there is no end to it)
Go to the development section, and starting reading whatever catches your eye (from page 1 of the related post). There are tons and tons of things you can do with your phone, but remember, these tons of things have been posted based on a lot of variables (for e.g. what are the full specs of your phone, carrier, etc).
It is extremely important that you read only and only for your specific device.
bundopant said:
Well, i'm a newbie too, however, after going through the development section, the first thing to start is read (and believe me there is no end to it)
Go to the development section, and starting reading whatever catches your eye (from page 1 of the related post). There are tons and tons of things you can do with your phone, but remember, these tons of things have been posted based on a lot of variables (for e.g. what are the full specs of your phone, carrier, etc).
It is extremely important that you read only and only for your specific device.
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+1
I will tell you straight , dont ROOT your phone since you are on 4.3 , read about Knox first and your warranty.
Keep reading and wait.