New HTC Official S730 ROM (v1.33.707)

[Hikey]

I found the rom at htc singapore website.( http://www.asia.htc.com/Dopod_en/ )
Language: English / Simplified Chinese (English default)
CE OS 5.2.1622 (Build 18128.0.4.4)

Download at:

http://www.dopodasia.com/download/RUU_Wings_DOPODASIA_WWE_1.33.707.1_radio_sign_25.6 2.30.03_1.58.17.02_Ship.zip

How to flash:
just use jocky's hardSPL to do it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356295

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=88733&stc=1&d=1211988650

[th0re]

I found the rom at htc singapore website.
Language: English / Simplified Chinese (English default)
CE OS 5.2.1622 (Build 18128.0.4.4)


Have you tested the ROM?

[Surfboomerang]

how can this be official if I can't download it from the HTC site and if I need HardSPL? Official ROM's don't need HardSPL right?

[bigflavor]

I found the rom at htc singapore website.
Language: English / Simplified Chinese (English default)
CE OS 5.2.1622 (Build 18128.0.4.4)

Download at:

http://www.dopodasia.com/download/RUU_Wings_DOPODASIA_WWE_1.33.707.1_radio_sign_25.6 2.30.03_1.58.17.02_Ship.zip

How to flash:
just use jocky's hardSPL to do that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=356295

Good find! Pretty cool. I wonder what the deal with the ROM is? The radio version is newer than the other three known (bottom of wiki (http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=WINGS_WM61_Alcaline)). Maybe a chef can extract and repackage radio 1.33.707.1?


how can this be official if I can't download it from the HTC site and if I need HardSPL? Official ROM's don't need HardSPL right?

He probably is just recommending that you do it, not a requirement. dopodasia.com is a HTC's site.

[RAYARTS]

Is there any early adopter around willing to test this apparently officially released ROM?

[Surfboomerang]

I will try this tonight.

[twirly]

You need to use the HardSPL to bypass the vendorid check.
I just updated my phone a few minutes ago and it seems to be working fine.
I also had to install my keyboard layout.
Connection Manager covers the whole world.
New programs are JBlend + Voice Commander.


Huge improvements in using the camera: It is not sluggish anymore when I move it around.
The same for video recording.
Flicking trough pictures is like a dream.
So they have definitely done something to improve graphics.

Fonts are changed. I'm not sure if i like them.

R 1.58.17.02
G 25.62.30.03H
D 1.33.00.00

[jigonzav]

Someone can tell us step by spet how to install the new ROM?
US 3G?
GPS?

[Alcaline]

Damn! I thought I was finished flashing my Wings! hehe..
Well I got some work to do tonight... :)

[Hikey]

Yeah, it's tested.
you can just use the bypass in jocky's post to flash the rom. no need flash HardSPL.

The build in eT9 still not support chinese...

I think the rom is usefull for cookers
The XIP space is big enough for cook WM6.1

[twirly]

The phone is still sluggish, but that is not due to graphics but to the OS i guess.
Like, after you have ended a call and you want to go directly to the desktop but have to wait for the phone to close the call screen.

I have fiddled around with it for an hour now and must say I think this phone is now what it was supposed to be from the beginning.

[Slingmobi]

You need to use the HardSPL to bypass the vendorid check.
I just updated my phone a few minutes ago and it seems to be working fine.
I also had to install my keyboard layout.
Connection Manager covers the whole world.
New programs are JBlend + Voice Commander.


Huge improvements in using the camera: It is not sluggish anymore when I move it around.
The same for video recording.
Flicking trough pictures is like a dream.
So they have definitely done something to improve graphics.

Fonts are changed. I'm not sure if i like them.

R 1.58.17.02
G 25.62.30.03H
D 1.33.00.00

Hi twirly,

Has the amount of free program memory increased or have you noticed any improvements to memory related problems (if you experienced them)?

[Surfboomerang]

I flashed my phone... not so much difference with the earlier HTC ROM (version 1.31....). After cold reboot 17MB of free memory and still all the well-known problem of slow graphics.

In my opinion the cooked WM6.1 ROM (see other post) works faster.

[WasStoNed]

I've just taken the plunge on Orange UK, I'll see how much it pisses me off tomorrow (come on can't be as bad as the release ROM) I'm hoping at least the camera is better else it N82 here I come

now I've Hard SPL'd (poo the pants moment) the phone I may even WM6.1 it....

[twirly]

Memory issues are not solved.

Is clear type enabled in this ROM?
Text is very bad.

@Surfboomerang: That is wierd with your graphics issues as graphics works flawlessy on my phone.
I tried with a movie file as well and it played perfectly.
The camera works great. When you take a photo you do not have to wait 2-3 seconds before the photo is taken.
The same with using the video cam.

Overall it is a huge improvment for me compared with the original ROM that came with the phone.

[Alcaline]

I have tested and studied this rom for some hours now.
There are some new DLL files / Drivers added that is not exsisting in the previous released rom.

But I cant notice any difference in performance..
I hate the font! Seems like a wiered upgrade to me, the Radio included is actually a downgrade..

I had Radio: 25.74.40.02H_1.64.08.21
This Rom has: 25.62.30.03H_1.58.17.02


I fint it hard to beleve that this is a HTC released update..

NO GPS fix, in case anyone was wondering ;)

[Reinman]

any way you can include the good updates in your rom?

[bigflavor]

I have tested and studied this rom for some hours now.
There are some new DLL files / Drivers added that is not exsisting in the previous released rom.

But I cant notice any difference in performance..
I hate the font! Seems like a wiered upgrade to me, the Radio included is actually a downgrade..

I had Radio: 25.74.40.02H_1.64.08.21
This Rom has: 25.62.30.03H_1.58.17.02

I fint it hard to beleve that this is a HTC released update..

NO GPS fix, in case anyone was wondering ;)

Thanks for the info sir.

[WasStoNed]

So far I'm impressed in an unnoticeable fashion. What I mean is that it works and I'm not getting the frustrated feeling that the shipped ROM gave me.
When I press Start the delay is minimal, ditto for the camera (I also like the post picture option icons, delete send etc)

I shall carry on playing and see if IE is any better.....

[RAYARTS]

the subject says it all :)

[Phantium]

Actually my phone came with this ROM by default, any way I could share it with you guys? I have no idea as I just got this phone a week ago.

[Alcaline]

the subject says it all :)

ai ai, you are giving me headaches here people :D ;)

[serg146]

when it would be available on htc.com i wonder? and why it is still not available?

[Hikey]

when it would be available on htc.com i wonder? and why it is still not available?

you can find it at http://www.asia.htc.com/Dopod_en/
another website of htc.com

[colonel]

I have tested and studied this rom for some hours now.
There are some new DLL files / Drivers added that is not exsisting in the previous released rom.

But I cant notice any difference in performance..
I hate the font! Seems like a wiered upgrade to me, the Radio included is actually a downgrade..

I had Radio: 25.74.40.02H_1.64.08.21
This Rom has: 25.62.30.03H_1.58.17.02


I fint it hard to beleve that this is a HTC released update..

NO GPS fix, in case anyone was wondering ;)

because this is a dopod ROM and not an HTC ROM
I really wound't install it unless you need an asian language set up.

BTW folk can free up double memory by choosing Windows Default or Live as the home screen. Its the HTC plug-in that chews up memory.

[WasStoNed]

I really wound't install it unless you need an asian language set up.

It's all in English dude?!? Tried and tested.....oh and it makes the phone smoother to use :D

[Reinman]

It's all in English dude?!? Tried and tested.....oh and it makes the phone smoother to use :D


Did you use the original rom you got with your phone or alcaline's 6.1? Alcaline's rom is rather smooth, the only thing not smooth is smarttoolkit thing.

[WasStoNed]

Did you use the original rom you got with your phone or alcaline's 6.1? Alcaline's rom is rather smooth, the only thing not smooth is smarttoolkit thing.

I was comparing the Production ROM against this one (1.33.707)

I have not tried the 6.1 version but i may now I've set the phone up to flash easy

[Reinman]

Well, try it and tell us what you find :P. Is the camera faster as said here etc. If you can spot the improvements in the rom, perhaps you can help alcaline get in the right drivers so his rom wil be even better :D.

[colonel]

I am skeptical that any ROM update at WM 6.0 will improve speed. if you want to improve speed and increase memory just change the home screen to Windows default or Live.

WM 6.1 is definitely faster though.

[Reinman]

Noway i am switching back from sliding pannels, its way to pretty and way more efficient in use.

[WasStoNed]

OK so Mobile Messenger has deleted/lost all my contacts (with this ROM)...great!!!!


Anyone got any idea how I can recover?

[bnycastro]

Just got an HTC S730 last week from HKG.

The device information shows:
ROM Version: 1.36.708.1
Radio Version: 25.62.30.03H_1.58.17.02

I downloaded the 1.33.707 ROM as a backup because I can't find my ROM on HTC's Asia or EU site.