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Original OS of the Diamond

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!

Installing a New ROM on T-mobile Dash

I have been looking through this forum and havent come across exactly how to install a new ROM on my t-mo dash... So I am sorry if these are dumb questions... But I do have a touch pro 2 and they explained to me how to install a new ROM on it. Is it the same concept for the Dash? Do I have to flash it with an SPL? If someone could explain all this to me it would be appreciated, or if you could direct me to a part of the forum that will assist me. I want to change the ROM on my dash for practice before I do my TP2...

I'll explain the forum has a sticky & the top take your time to read........... Does say read before posting so as to stop ?'s that are already answered........
The choice if HSPL is yours most people don't but is available in sticky, the noobs guide to flashing is there too.
Good luck.

stylez said:
I'll explain the forum has a sticky & the top take your time to read........... Does say read before posting so as to stop ?'s that are already answered........
The choice if HSPL is yours most people don't but is available in sticky, the noobs guide to flashing is there too.
Good luck.
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I couldn't have said it better myself

samsung i780---totally confused

I've searching and reading throughout the forum regarding upgrading the i780 to wm6.1. I am extremely confused. I have the official upgrade pack on my pc, but i have no clue on what settings to put into mirage. I understand i must use xp with mirage, but will anyone kindly guide me or help me with the process? please!
I apologise if such threads have been created, but since I am new to the winmo world, i need a guiding light.

Use google search. Dont make new Threads.
One of answers is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=501366&page=29

I have a BIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIG PROBLEM with my excalibur!!!

i install the lastes room of kavana and my excalibur dont go.... i switch on it but... in the screen remain only the write : WINDOWS MOBILE!! i try to let it in this condition for 1 day and it dont go anyway.. i hope i explain my problem and i hope that you can say me an way how to resolve this....

probably not cid unlocked or you have the wrong version of radio. try hard resetting it and see if that works.

the problem is that i dont know how to make the hard reset... can you help me?

bratz said:
i install the lastes room of kavana and my excalibur dont go.... i switch on it but... in the screen remain only the write : WINDOWS MOBILE!! i try to let it in this condition for 1 day and it dont go anyway.. i hope i explain my problem and i hope that you can say me an way how to resolve this....
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Flash a stock rom and read carefully the STICKY in the first thread of this page/forum. You will find your answer, you only need some time for reading.

try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=285248
or this
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3115/2541775762_85aa3db274_o.jpg

[REF] Guides | Tutorials | FAQs | Stickies | etc. - Read here before posting
Everything you need to do is there and posters have already stated, please in future do some reading before making a new thread.......

bratz said:
i install the lastes room of kavana and my excalibur dont go.... i switch on it but... in the screen remain only the write : WINDOWS MOBILE!! i try to let it in this condition for 1 day and it dont go anyway.. i hope i explain my problem and i hope that you can say me an way how to resolve this....
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reset lai may. an giu start and contacts and call. then an power.

Well done ANIMEFAN0611
Well done ANIMEFAN0611
When a forum member requests help to "resucitate" his phone the nice thing to do is what you did: send the user DIRECTLY to where help is.
And before any moderator jumps to tell me about forum rules: YES, I have read them.
If someone comes asking for a better looking icon or some other cosmetical stuff, and you know a search will quickly yield a million answers by all means send user to search.

YesHoney said:
Well done ANIMEFAN0611
When a forum member requests help to "resucitate" his phone the nice thing to do is what you did: send the user DIRECTLY to where help is.
And before any moderator jumps to tell me about forum rules: YES, I have read them.
If someone comes asking for a better looking icon or some other cosmetical stuff, and you know a search will quickly yield a million answers by all means send user to search.
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I'm not talking on behalf of the mods and can only state my opinion with regards to threads and posting, if 100's of people do not read the STICKY and just post the same question what do they learn apart from that a post will be answered by someone, so no self gratification & no learning involved, over the last year or so many of us on the Excailbur forum have put things together so as to stop the situation mentioned above.
But i also do understand how a link is the appropriate action or @ least a point in the right direction
Mods are human and we don't jump to tell people to read the rules "that is said in comedy"

Try This
bratz said:
i install the lastes room of kavana and my excalibur dont go.... i switch on it but... in the screen remain only the write : WINDOWS MOBILE!! i try to let it in this condition for 1 day and it dont go anyway.. i hope i explain my problem and i hope that you can say me an way how to resolve this....
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Helo my friend, can you try this??
With the Excalibur turned off (remove the batery for 5 seconds to restart the device settings and remove the SD card), hold the camera button and press the on/off (hust press, not hold like ou do to turn the device on or off)...
If it works, the screen will turn a colored screen, in that, plug the Excalibur on your PC, a message will appear on the back of scree show "usb' and te sound of ActiveSync will be hearead, but ActiveSync will not be started...
With a stock Rom (Shiped HTC Rom), make the flash of device...
If everything goes ok, your device is now an stock one, and you can make the flash of Kavana's Rom following the instructions (SDA unlock is very very important to a flash go well, pay attention in this).
If you don't have a stock Rom, this link could help you with this issue, lookfor your device rom in there and made it well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381726&highlight=original+roms
Good lucky and nice Photo

Touch HD (New USer) need help

Hi there all,
I'm new with this forum & also new with Touch HD, I'm using the original ROM, when try to install some CAB programme it doesn't work at all.. I need help from you guys to make my HD looks great.. Thank you in advance.. looking forward for great answer that can help me make my HD looks great...

Its seems that many NEW peoples come here in the FORUM.. the Touch HD is a device more than 2 years old so i can tell you that Everything you can do with your device is Already writen here in the Forum.. also here have a wiki and you can read and read and read and understand how the things work.
Also only you know what you have in your mind what mean for you to looks great?
I don`t wana be rude but from around a mounth or maybe more everyday i see some post like this.. If you read you will understand ALMOST EVERYTHING you need to know, the reason to write you is because nobody is born with knolage for example befor years when we start to use this device or any other we test, read and read and read... and spend alot hours in this forum and not only to understand everything so.. do not think that someone will write you here okay install this CAB and your device will look great... the things are alot more complicated...and the best way is everyone to find it by yoursel..
I don`t wana say that you cannot open posts here.. but for something that you really don`t have answers or some kind of problem... OK but i can not understand to ask something that...even if i wana answer you is not posible.....
Excusme me but if everyone who buy a Touch HD and come here and open posts like this... how will look like this forum?!
If you don`t wana read and find all the things by yourself.. then nobody can help you...
I hope also all the new USERS here to read this and ASK a serious Questions.

Dear Tsalta,
I've read through alot & try alot of installation & downloads but seems that I still unable to install things that is under CAB file. I tried to install ROM from Dutty but also unable to do it. I've read lot of site but still unable to perform anything. Does that means I'm useless or what. I'm just seeking for some help that can really get me started. I've read through this forum for almost 2 months. I read almost every THREAD and also WIKI
tsalta said:
Its seems that many NEW peoples come here in the FORUM.. the Touch HD is a device more than 2 years old so i can tell you that Everything you can do with your device is Already writen here in the Forum.. also here have a wiki and you can read and read and read and understand how the things work.
Also only you know what you have in your mind what mean for you to looks great?
I don`t wana be rude but from around a mounth or maybe more everyday i see some post like this.. If you read you will understand ALMOST EVERYTHING you need to know, the reason to write you is because nobody is born with knolage for example befor years when we start to use this device or any other we test, read and read and read... and spend alot hours in this forum and not only to understand everything so.. do not think that someone will write you here okay install this CAB and your device will look great... the things are alot more complicated...and the best way is everyone to find it by yoursel..
I don`t wana say that you cannot open posts here.. but for something that you really don`t have answers or some kind of problem... OK but i can not understand to ask something that...even if i wana answer you is not posible.....
Excusme me but if everyone who buy a Touch HD and come here and open posts like this... how will look like this forum?!
If you don`t wana read and find all the things by yourself.. then nobody can help you...
I hope also all the new USERS here to read this and ASK a serious Questions.
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The reason you write " I need help from you guys to make my HD looks great " Mean you DONT KNOW OR READ ANYTHING because if you read you will know there is not such as magic to install something and voala... About how to Flash a ROM i already write to one "new" user and will not write the same anymore you can read it and flash a new ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=657816&page=2
Here i wrote Guide step by step very simple im sure you don`t read this.. then dont say you read alot and almost everything.. if you use the search on this forum and wrote how to flash ROM will see alot of Post explaining very well.
Also if you read will know that depends from what kind of ROM u use do your device is unlocked and what manila version and thousend other stuffs you cannot write just like that... i cant install cabs.. What kind of cabs? where? what error giving you?
What Manila u are using.. or what kind of Windows?!?
They are thousend of questions...
And like i say.. im not here to explain to every new the whole world.. so READ if you read will know what to do...

Hello philiphoh,
it's always good to see new people coming in and I guess I need not to talk about what tsalta has said. But here's some links that I think would be helpful for you.
To change your SPL/Radio/Custom ROM/etc, this is the best tutorial to read though: Digital Outcast's Dummy Guide
As for your .cab files that do not work, normally it's because of compatibility issue, or the place where you install the cab files (phone/storage card), or maybe the cert (sdkcerts.cab) issue, if you're on a stock rom.
to make your phone look great, normally I'll go through the thread Post Your HD Screens. A lot users showed cool stuffs of their Blackstone and if you like them, you can just ask them to share, and normally they will.
Hope you can find your way =) Well, it's all like what tsalta said, READ.