MDA compact IV official rom update?

[viperone88]

Just called t-Mobile trying to get my handset replaced, I was told they are working with HTC and release a new software update. I guess this means a new ROM grade? Hopefully radio upgrade as well.

[tmohammad]

whats the poblm with your mda4?

battery life suck on mine....

[liamhere]

Just called t-Mobile trying to get my handset replaced, I was told they are working with HTC and release a new software update. I guess this means a new ROM grade? Hopefully radio upgrade as well.

just flash a cooked rom.....the speed and everything will shock you

you may be waiting for sometime for a t mobile update

good luck with what ever you do :)

[viperone88]

just flash a cooked rom.....the speed and everything will shock you

you may be waiting for sometime for a t mobile update

good luck with what ever you do :)

I have been very tempted to flash using a cooked rom, but there is a slight issue with me screen, a ghosting effect. Doesn;t affect the phone just a bit annoying. Just incase i need to send it back, that's why i haven;t flashed it yet.
I'll wait for the offical ROM release, see if this fixes my phone issue.

[tmohammad]

Anybody have some official news?

Normally TMob are notoriously slow at releasing new ROMs!

[Addicteddddd]

yea my MDA is slow and lacks long battery life but i'm scared to flash a cooked wrong as i've never done it before! I'm pretty into this stuff anyway (flashed ipod touch [+ dev for it] and my psp etc) so i know the basics, but is it really risk free, apart from the obvious stupid things?

[fyew-jit-tiv]

Just called t-Mobile trying to get my handset replaced, I was told they are working with HTC and release a new software update. I guess this means a new ROM grade? Hopefully radio upgrade as well.


Fella.. to be straight with you... HTC and T-Mobile SUCK when it comes to Roms.... They will NEVER beat what the guys from xda do with these Roms...

Try either Panosha "shine 1.6" with radio 08 or bepe's with the same radio ROM
you will be totally shocked with how fast these guys cooked Roms are...!

P.s And yes i do own a MDA iv on t-mobile...! and believe me the stock Rom SUCKS..!

[stevej26uk]

Just called t-Mobile trying to get my handset replaced, I was told they are working with HTC and release a new software update. I guess this means a new ROM grade? Hopefully radio upgrade as well.

Tmobile are planning a rom upgrade any day, the compact iv is actually out of stock beacuse the latest batch has been sent back to have the rom applied, so its doubtful you would get an exchange done in the next couple of days anyway.
Normally tmobile drag their heels with rom upgrades but I think the level of returns has meant that they need to do something and quick.
I'm on my 3rd compact iv but exchanging has been a nightmare as the exchange kept failing due to low stock, so chances are if you went for an exchange now you wouldnt get the handset replaced for a week or 2.
Hopefully the rom upgrade will fix your problems. You can of course flash a rom from here which are so much better, but some like to stick to the stock rom for warranty reasons.


For more info see this thread over at modaco I spoke to tmob for over 30 mins to get this info from them so Imm really hoping rom upgrade will be soon : http://www.modaco.com/content/diamond-diamond-modaco-com/271679/t-mobile-mda-compact-iv-recall/

[fyew-jit-tiv]

Tmobile are planning a rom upgrade any day, the compact iv is actually out of stock beacuse the latest batch has been sent back to have the rom applied, so its doubtful you would get an exchange done in the next couple of days anyway.
Normally tmobile drag their heels with rom upgrades but I think the level of returns has meant that they need to do something and quick.
I'm on my 3rd compact iv but exchanging has been a nightmare as the exchange kept failing due to low stock, so chances are if you went for an exchange now you wouldnt get the handset replaced for a week or 2.
Hopefully the rom upgrade will fix your problems. You can of course flash a rom from here which are so much better, but some like to stick to the stock rom for warranty reasons.


For more info see this thread over at modaco I spoke to tmob for over 30 mins to get this info from them so Imm really hoping rom upgrade will be soon : http://www.modaco.com/content/diamond-diamond-modaco-com/271679/t-mobile-mda-compact-iv-recall/


And no doubt when this new stock Rom turns up it wont be any better...
Guys as i mentioned in above post... YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET A BETTER ROM from t-mobile or HTC...!

Look for a cooked Rom from XDA follow the install instructions and you wont go wrong..! and you will be VERY VERY VERY happy you purchased an MDA iv...!

[Addicteddddd]

And no doubt when this new stock Rom turns up it wont be any better...
Guys as i mentioned in above post... YOU ARE NOT GOING TO GET A BETTER ROM from t-mobile or HTC...!

Look for a cooked Rom from XDA follow the install instructions and you wont go wrong..! and you will be VERY VERY VERY happy you purchased an MDA iv...!

which ROM would you recommend over all the others?

[OK!]

Tmobile are planning a rom upgrade any day, the compact iv is actually out of stock beacuse the latest batch has been sent back to have the rom applied, so its doubtful you would get an exchange done in the next couple of days anyway.
Normally tmobile drag their heels with rom upgrades but I think the level of returns has meant that they need to do something and quick.
I'm on my 3rd compact iv but exchanging has been a nightmare as the exchange kept failing due to low stock, so chances are if you went for an exchange now you wouldnt get the handset replaced for a week or 2.
Hopefully the rom upgrade will fix your problems. You can of course flash a rom from here which are so much better, but some like to stick to the stock rom for warranty reasons.


For more info see this thread over at modaco I spoke to tmob for over 30 mins to get this info from them so Imm really hoping rom upgrade will be soon : http://www.modaco.com/content/diamond-diamond-modaco-com/271679/t-mobile-mda-compact-iv-recall/

I hate to disappoint you but that isn't true. There is no Compact IV ROM update in development. The next time you see a ROM update for this device it will be Windows Mobile 7, if at all.

Upgrades and warranty exchange stock are seperate entities, and the returns of the Compact IV are not really much higher than the average with any other phone.

Strange how you're on your third considering their' policy is to repair following the first exchange.

[fyew-jit-tiv]

which ROM would you recommend over all the others?

I have only used two cooks Rom, Panosha and bepe's. I personally thinks these two guys are the best cooks.. (some may disagree)

Look for Panosha "Shine on 1.6" and use with radio 5 or 8
Look for bepe's rom if i remember its called "belite" again use with radio 5 or 8.

Also remember use MUST use a hardspl rom before flashing radio and main Rom.

Believe me fella you wont get a stock Rom running faster than these two cooks mentioned above...!

Good luck and ENJOY...!

P.s Don't forget to buy the guys a beer...!

[toby_sleight]

Hello there.

I have just got myself a MDA Compact IV...I do like it, however....

I am aware there is some issues with speed and battery life, I also know that a rom upgrade will do the trick.(this is where i get a bit stuck.

What i need is where do I get the information and downloads to do this.

This might be a stupid question but please could someone point me in the right direction.

Beers all-round....

[fyew-jit-tiv]

Hello there.

I have just got myself a MDA Compact IV...I do like it, however....

I am aware there is some issues with speed and battery life, I also know that a rom upgrade will do the trick.(this is where i get a bit stuck.

What i need is where do I get the information and downloads to do this.

This might be a stupid question but please could someone point me in the right direction.

Beers all-round....


Goto diamond rom development...

Im currently using Panosha "shine 1.6" probably one of the best cooked roms..

you need to read up before you flash....

First off you need a Hardspl rom......
2nd you need to change your radio rom to either 05 or 08
3rd choose your cooked rom
P.s PLEASE do your research before carrying out any rom upgrades.....or you will BRICK you Mobby

[toby_sleight]

Thanks for the info mate,
Where do I find this information? Sorry just need a bit of direction with this.
Best.

[fyew-jit-tiv]

Thanks for the info mate,
Where do I find this information? Sorry just need a bit of direction with this.
Best.

goto http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=430

Here you will find all info on cooked roms.......

Fella please please read... and if in doubt ask....! or you will brick you mobby and maybe void your warrenty...!

Fell free to ask any questions...:D

[toby_sleight]

Can i ask where you live so you could do it for me.....lol

Dont worry it was a joke.

Thanks i will go and do some reading.

[liamhere]

which ROM would you recommend over all the others?

or duttys latest rom...ticks all the boxes for me :)

[fyew-jit-tiv]

Can i ask where you live so you could do it for me.....lol

Dont worry it was a joke.

Thanks i will go and do some reading.

Try this cooked rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=405728

And go here for full exp on how to flash a cooked rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211

[viperone88]

I hate to disappoint you but that isn't true. There is no Compact IV ROM update in development. The next time you see a ROM update for this device it will be Windows Mobile 7, if at all.

Upgrades and warranty exchange stock are seperate entities, and the returns of the Compact IV are not really much higher than the average with any other phone.

Strange how you're on your third considering their' policy is to repair following the first exchange.


Do you have insider information? Since HTC already have a new ROM for the diamond, i guess it would be fairly straigh forward for T-Mobile to adopt this and customize to the horrible pink colour!

[OK!]

Inside information? Nah. Just good at finding answers.

You'd think it would be that easy for T-Mobile, but as with everything there is an associated cost. In order to make a profit, you do not use resources unless necessary. It may not be much of a feat to update a ROM but it's a long process.

Proposal, design, first draft, revisions, approval, testing. It all takes time and money.

But on another note, while previously there were no plans for a new ROM, this may have now been changed. T-Mobile have recognised there is a heat issue with the battery (which we all know is aleviated somewhat with newer ROMS) and for this reason alone I believe there is an updated ROM in the pipeline. The official line is "working with HTC to resolve the issue" - but as we all know they aren't likely to redesign the hardware anytime soon so this can only mean an updated ROM.

Time will tell, I'll keep you posted. :)

[toby_sleight]

Hello all.

I am still yet to upgrade mine, just because i don't want to brick my phone. I am in the IT industry so i do have a strong knowledge of pc's but just don't want to get stung, i think i will however have to brave it this weekend. dose anyone have any last tips before i do this......lol

Best.

[toby_sleight]

OK i just have 1 more question....

As my MDA is not a HTC and it is locked to t-mobile, is there any known problems flashing this with ether the cooked roms from here or the official htc upgrade rom?

I know i am a pain but if someone could let me know i would be so grateful

Best.

[fyew-jit-tiv]

OK i just have 1 more question....

As my MDA is not a HTC and it is locked to t-mobile, is there any known problems flashing this with ether the cooked roms from here or the official htc upgrade rom?

I know i am a pain but if someone could let me know i would be so grateful

Best.

I'm using the MDA iv, There are no problems in flashing your rom... In fact you have more problems using the stock rom....

1 Hardspl olinex... 1.37
2 Radio rom... either 05 or 07
3 choose a cooked rom... I would say either Panosha, Bepes, duttys or Alpha roms are the best out here...They all have there own customs added so i suggest you try them all...!

4 any problems feel free to ask...

[toby_sleight]

well happy with my new cooked rom, u guys are great. i do just have 1 question, i want to remove msn messenger from my device can anyone help me do that?

[fyew-jit-tiv]

well happy with my new cooked rom, u guys are great. i do just have 1 question, i want to remove msn messenger from my device can anyone help me do that?

if msn is cooked into the rom then you can't remove it...!

[toby_sleight]

Can ii ask what rom u are using and what rom u recommend. installing this rom it has made my phone usable again

[captainsensible2002]

Don't suppose there is any chance of keeping this on the topic of an OFFICIAL rom update for the Compact IV?

[toby_sleight]

don't understand your message

[viperone88]

Anyone know when the WWE one will be available? found this link from another member

http://t-mobile.cz/Web/Residential/T-MobileMDA.aspx#T-mobileMdaCompactIv

[AnnihilatorSC]

T-Mobile, Croatia. Got my MDA Compact IV 4 days ago.
ROM version: 1.93.119.2
Radio version: 1.00.25.05

Must say that it performs quite nicely. No hangs, no excessive battery usage, no slow responses. Would have nothing against flashing to the next official T-Mobile version and don't see any pressing needs to flash a cooked ROM - EXCEPT to eliminate the ugly T-Mobile branded Touch Flo.