I've only just had my new 64GB RT.
I'm in the UK and want to install the 8.1 beta version. I have read lots on how's it not available in the UK as of yet. Can anyone tell me if it's possible and the difficulties in getting this beta onto my device.
Thanks
It can be done apparently. You would need to change some registry keys so your device identifies as EN-US, install the EN-US language pack, install 8.1, then install EN-GB ontop of that again unless your alright with things being spelt wrong.
Thanks for that. It seems a bit long winded, I may just wait until MS release a beta for us in the UK, which hopefully they will some time soon.
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Thanks for that. It seems a bit long winded, I may just wait until MS release a beta for us in the UK, which hopefully they will some time soon.
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It's easy enough to do, but you need to change the install language registry key (not whatever language/region etc you have it "set" to - it's the original install language) to one of the supported languages, download the hotfix that activates the ability to install the update, then install it.
From memory, the key to change is HKLM\System\ControlSet001\Control\Nls\Language\InstallLanguage
Microsoft advice on the various TechNet threads I've read is not to do it.
Thanks for the replies, is there any specific reason that we in the UK are not included in the 8.1 beta versions. Is there any chance that we may soon?
I managed to install 8.1 (UK) after Tuesdays updates by just going to windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-8/preview on the Surface.
I tried when 8.1 first became available and it was not working due to the English(US) language being the only English language covered initially.
It may of been a fault but it installed absolutely fine and then let me download the update from the store. Though, I've just gone back to 8 this morning as it's a tad buggy at the moment (some apps showing updates when there isn't any, apps crashing like Photos and News and some just not working properly like Reader).
Uk is now officially allowed to update to 8.1. No language tweaks or hacks necessary.
I finally did it last night but didn't do a back up as I couldn't find a thumb drive. So I guess I'm on it until the final comes out later in the year.
I haven't had time to play yet as it was very late in the night, so in a nutshell what are the differences in 8.1?
Thanks
If you need to go back to 8 then I have recoveries available..
As for the differences, I wouldnt worry about them, not much point in telling you things you dont have and havent seen, just know that 8.1 is better
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And there it is:
http://www.htc.com/se/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=671&news_id=254
So apparently it's the same build as modaco uses for his ROMs.
Good news!
But then how to download the update without a serial?
I imagine this will not work with Orange/T-Mobile branded phones?
badgaz said:
I imagine this will not work with Orange/T-Mobile branded phones?
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Nah, I imagine not.
Golgo said:
And there it is:
http://www.htc.com/se/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=671&news_id=254
So apparently it's the same build as modaco uses for his ROMs.
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Is there any diference between the final and the leaked one?
Is anyone able to download it and stick it on Rapid/Mega/Fileshare please?
whh wouldn't it work on the T-Orange devices?
PS: Not if it matters, since it's a "Nordic" release, but just exchange "SE" for "NO" for the Norwegian webpage.
Doing the dirty right now, can't wait for it to be installed.
*Doh*, the readme provided is in doc format, so have to download a reader.. Looking forward to the update though!
Tried to download and it wont let me (my Hero is generic HTC) so i guess they have a regionalised serial number database.
Only a guess :s
Do you have a deep link for the EXE?
It doesn't like any IMEI I give it.
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Do you have a deep link for the EXE?
It doesn't like any IMEI I give it.
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http://87.106.248.77/download/RomCo...WE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
Won't let me hit that, it must be checking referrer!
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It's live for Denmark (dk) now too.
http://rapidshare.com/files/2785902...73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe.html
Is this one working for Nordic only?
from the swedish Android Forum
"Called for support, this update is wrong. Do not download! Will update tomorrow and then you can download it. Missing an important piece in the ROM which makes telen unusable if you install under Support"
http://www.swedroid.se/forum/showthread.php?t=2073&page=2
Sorry if this is a stupid question, but does the fact that this is the Nordic update create any problems for users in other countries/languages? Or will it have English language etc and can easily be installed by English users?
I did wonder why the download has a) disappeared but b) it's a WWE and not a NOR ROM.
Their reasoning seems unlikely tho...
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It works 100% for me.
Previous was stock ROM, just rooted. Hadn't touched the radio either.
Both phone and radio ROM is now updated.
I use English language (and keyboard) with Norwegian dictionary.
No problem here either....Stock rom, non rooted.
i just found a new Update on the htc support site.
I think there is no thread about this yet.
Here's the link: http://www.htc.com/europe/support.aspx
Thanx for the attention
RUU is already out, I've been running it a week now
ah, okay, didn't notice...
can you tell me the main changes?
browser speed improved`?
Keyboard has the mic for voice input (but doesn't work well with an english accent!!), Flash is still the last beta so best to install official release once booted, browser seems quicker (but I only use it when away from PC as there's no point viewing the 'Net on a phone), other than that it's just 2.2
Worth getting if you're not rooting, mind
I recently bought two HTC Titans from the States. They were supposed to be unbranded thru Amazon, but AT&T ones arrived and then were unlocked and working. They both have ROM version 7720 loaded. Connecting through Zune, I get the message that software and phones are up to date. This is obviously incorrect as the following updates are missing: 8107, 8112, 8773. Doing some rearch, I understand that AT&T is not going to roll out any more updates for their phones, even though they are unlocked. I tried forcing the update (by diconnecting while updating) but to no avail. Can anybody please assist with some advice.
Is it true that if the updates are not up to date, then 7.8 won't load and update?
HTC managed to get me a UK ROM, but the file is in .nbf file format and they are scared it wont work on my phones. Should we try and update or is there another solution?
Your help will be greatly appreciated. I want to keep the phones as current as possible and able to accept WP7.8.
Region:South Africa
It's not known so far whether 7.8 will be only available if you've received all previous updates.
I don't think that the UK ROM would have issues, but it might result in problematic signal quality with the non-AT&T radio driver. You might want to HSPL the device and flash a custom ROM with that radio.
Also, be aware that you can force system updates on the phone using th cab sender method.
Sent from my TITAN X310e using Board Express
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It's not known so far whether 7.8 will be only available if you've received all previous updates.
I don't think that the UK ROM would have issues, but it might result in problematic signal quality with the non-AT&T radio driver. You might want to HSPL the device and flash a custom ROM with that radio.
Also, be aware that you can force system updates on the phone using th cab sender method.
Sent from my TITAN X310e using Board Express
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cab sender method sounds like the answer but seems so complicated if you are not so technicaly minded!
calli said:
cab sender method sounds like the answer but seems so complicated if you are not so technicaly minded!
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Don't worry, it sounds more complicated than it is. Just read through this thread very thoroughly.
It's really just about making a backup, download a few files (the updates), putting these in a folder, run this tool and press 2 keys. The guide there explains it very in-depth.
Be sure to not to skip the text, as you for instance will have issues if you don't update your languages, too.
ZetaZynK said:
Don't worry, it sounds more complicated than it is. Just read through this thread very thoroughly.
It's really just about making a backup, download a few files (the updates), putting these in a folder, run this tool and press 2 keys. The guide there explains it very in-depth.
Be sure to not to skip the text, as you for instance will have issues if you don't update your languages, too.
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Thanks for the encouragement. A few questions if I may please: Article talks about language packs - do these refer to Display language (English) or all keyboard languages?
Tried using Version and Language by Heathcliff74.xap, but phone gives message that it does not recognise file format.
Lastly, should I load all updates in sequence, or can I go straight to Tango (are the others necessay? I presume yes)
Thanks once again Cheers Calli
Cab Senser updates
ZetaZynK said:
Don't worry, it sounds more complicated than it is. Just read through this thread very thoroughly.
It's really just about making a backup, download a few files (the updates), putting these in a folder, run this tool and press 2 keys. The guide there explains it very in-depth.
Be sure to not to skip the text, as you for instance will have issues if you don't update your languages, too.
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You were right. It is very easy. Worked a charm. We now have updates up and including Tango (8773).
Thank you
Calli
So someone flashed this new rom? What changes? I translated from china lumia 900's forum, here results.
1 used the State Bank 2175.2905.8858.12480 version as mastering.
The 2. Transplantation Lumia900 latest 2175.2907.8858.13030OEM.
3. Latest FULLUNLOCK V4 unlock procedure.
4. Using latest unlocking supporting software the Root rights management, gravity sensor, XAP deployment, file management, WM Device Center, the search key settings and Quick Start 7 software, and all models have added language to facilitate domestic players to use.
5. Supports XBOX game support IE deploy, support for unlimited XAP deployment of PC.
6. Delete multiple languages, or English only reserved yet.
Other registry optimization, debug mode, the default time zone correction.
If you deploy third-party software requires full unlock permission, be sure to set it as a trusted Root rights management, or it may not work properly, no matter what the time, Root permissions to manage the software, you can not delete, or may some other unknown problems. The first time after the start of the Brush to wait a minute or a the Welcome Message pop-up in use. Remember! ! !
http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=ru&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wpxap.com%2Fthread-564190-1-1.html
http://www.wpxap.com/thread-564190-1-1.html
2907 is MX (Mexico?) country variant. Anyway works fine for me, better than 2905. Faster and more stable.
2175.2907.8858.13030
wow that's great! downloading!!!!!!!!!!! :fingers-crossed:
Hi there,
can you tell me what's the difference between 12480 and 13030 firmware?
In my custom rom i used the 12480 because it's the latest offical rom for all countrys...
13030 is only for Mexico?
Any recommendations?
Ok, somebody help me out here. I might be stupid. NaviFirm doesn't show this ROM for me. Is there a downloas link on the chinese web page somewhere that I cannot seem to find?
Even the Mecixo one has all languages in.
Over the past few days, I have been working on a new version of Seven-Eighter based off of the source code that Jaxbot kindly provided. I have made numerous improvements to the original version.
One of those improvements is instead of embedding the links to the update files as strings in the actual program, my version of Seven-Eighter downloads a config file from the internet which contains the links to the update files. In this manner, you, the user, do not have to download a new version of the program every time Microsoft releases a new update for Windows Phone 7.x. All I have to do on my end when a new update comes out is to just update the config file once I find links for the new update.
Some more improvements include improved error handling and some better instruction to help you with the update process. If you haven't yet, you should really check it out. I am curious as to what people think of my version compared to the original.
You can find the link to download my version of Seven-Eighter on my blog here: http://bit.ly/ZOzAz9
Now as such, I am always looking to improve. I welcome any and all suggestions. If you want to throw something my way to help with development you are welcome to do so, but not required (your satisfaction works just as well, check my signature for instructions).
Nice work!
Steven855 said:
Over the past few days, I have been working on a new version of Seven-Eighter based off of the source code that Jaxbot kindly provided. I have made numerous improvements to the original version.
One of those improvements is instead of embedding the links to the update files as strings in the actual program, my version of Seven-Eighter downloads a config file from the internet which contains the links to the update files. In this manner, you, the user, do not have to download a new version of the program every time Microsoft releases a new update for Windows Phone 7.x. All I have to do on my end when a new update comes out is to just update the config file once I find links for the new update.
Some more improvements include improved error handling and some better instruction to help you with the update process. If you haven't yet, you should really check it out. I am curious as to what people think of my version compared to the original.
You can find the link to download my version of Seven-Eighter on my blog here: http://bit.ly/ZOzAz9
Now as such, I am always looking to improve. I welcome any and all suggestions. If you want to throw something my way to help with development you are welcome to do so, but not required (your satisfaction works just as well, check my signature for instructions).
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hi, for htc mozart with dynamic v2.0 rom doesn't work.
Do you know how I can update my phone?
Thanks
ruso said:
hi, for htc mozart with dynamic v2.0 rom doesn't work.
Do you know how I can update my phone?
Thanks
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To be honest, I didn't test my version of Seven-Eighter with a custom rom image (only stock factory rom image). What build is it currently running?
I have the exact same question.
I pretty much bricked by bootlaoder on my AT&T HD7S using the initial version of SevenEighter from jaxbot and now can't even use the gold card method to downgrade since I need it unlocked.
My RGB bootloader screen only shows one line of text at the top in the red and nothing in the white space where it should say USB HOST/Loader Mode.
But at least I had a 7.5 Zune backup that I can restore to, the only thing being that it doesn't restore my bootloader.
So, question is, can I use your software to upgrade to a custom unlocked 7.8?
Thank you!
I was finally able to get my Focus S upgraded to 7.8. Got tired of waiting. I had a problem with the application and had to close it. when I relaunched, it continues where it left off. Nice! I left the update.log just in case.
Now I just need to unlock it for side loading. Anyone recommend ways that still work? Thanks.
Will
Steven855 said:
Over the past few days, I have been working on a new version of Seven-Eighter based off of the source code that Jaxbot kindly provided. I have made numerous improvements to the original version.
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You can find the link to download my version of Seven-Eighter on my blog here: http://bit.ly/ZOzAz9
Now as such, I am always looking to improve. I welcome any and all suggestions. If you want to throw something my way to help with development you are welcome to do so, but not required (your satisfaction works just as well, check my signature for instructions).
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Screenshot please ?
anybody updated at&t titan 2 to 7.8?
Yes. The seveneighter app worked perfectly. I just wish I could install the version of htc connection setup I had on my hd2 so I could change my apn settings for my carrier instead of being locked out of my mms.