Emonster (s11ht)

[kiwizz]

Hi guys, I'm new here and see that there is a active community surrounding this device. I know I havent contributed anything to the community yet (singed up about 20mins ago) but I was hoping you could answer the following question;

Can the EMONSTER (S11HT - http://emobile.jp/products/ht/s11ht/index.html) be flashed to run in English?

And

If it can, how easy would it be to get it running on EMobile again? If I remember correctly - all the settings are cleared when flashing?

And

Will all the applications still work?

I have seen it mentioned in a few different posts on the site, but never managed to find one that confirmed that it worked. I am planning on purchasing the phone sometime soon, and I know Japanese cell companies like to prevent the use of their phones for anything other than what they allow (For example, I think the S11HT in Japan only supports GPS with the device - no GPS via bluetooth)

A simple yes would be great - Is there anyone in Japan who has flashed this device and had no problems?

My 'Plan'
Buy the Device, Backup the Rom, Flash with a Cooked Rom (Many around - how can I tell which is 'best'?) and use the phone in English.

Thanks!

Also - I will be happy to provide the Japanese rom if I end up getting the phone.

[Jimmyy]

Yes it is possible: the Wiki has a bunch of stuff regarding Rom flashing and cooking... If you backup the original Japanese Rom correctly you should be able to restore it with no problems. More info here: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser#ROMx20.Upgrading

Most of the Roms on the site are on English. Dutty's is the most popular around, yet I have not tried it myself.

Have fun, good luck.

[kiwizz]

Thanks for the quick reply. Im wanting to use an English rom, but how will things like the provider settings carry over? I know that EMobile uses the Docomo network, but I am not sure what settings the phone will need.

For example, (I am on softbank at the moment) I get the new phone, and flash it with an English rom. I then start the phone - will it be able to just 'run' on the network properly because of the sim card? Or are there network settings that need to input to access?

Sorry to bother you all with these questions, but I couldnt find much on the use of this phone in Japan. It would really suck if I bought this phone and then was limited to using it only with the Japanese firmware - I think alot has been disabled.

Thanks again!

[kiwizz]

Also - I have been doing a bit of research and see that I need a compatible radio rom. I can't find a Japanese one - Is WWE world wide? What does it stand for?

Thanks!

[XtreMe_G]

wwe=worldwide english

radio has no language dependency, you just need a radio that is compatible with you ROM, see this (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=349375) thread for more info.

Radio choices also depend on your location, you just have to try and see which works best with you, or you can search and see what other ppl in your area are using, or maybe some kind soul might post suggestions here in this thread.

[bapssystupr3m3]

WWE=world wide english

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