which rom update to get? current version 1.37.707.1 WWE

[Substance001]

hi guys

as you can see im a total noob to the forums and to updating ROMs on the diamond

my htc diamond is running rom version

version: 1.37.707.1 WWE
date: 06/10/08
radio version: 1.00.25.03
protocol version: 52.26a.25.09H

i find that phone lags a bit and slows down especially when im unlocking with my password.
it also lags a bit when im activating the keyboard to write a sms..

so i guess i was hoping somebody could guide me in the right direction to get the latest rom update, and how do i do it.
i can see there are some custom roms around...so i have no idea whats the best way to proceed..

ive tried to download the latest rom update from the HTC site but it says that my device is not supported?
i dunno, cause i entered in the serial number located under the battery...

so im hoping somebody here can help me out..

thanks!

subs.

[lasterato]

What's your diamond model number? It's under the battery.

You should look into HardSPL and then check out the official ROM's and Cooked ROM's and make a decision on which one you want to flash your phone with. Read the forum's and how-to's for more info...but first you should work out what version of the diamond you have before you go looking for ROM's...also, always HardSPL before you flash! :)

Good luck.

[Substance001]

under the battery it says

HTC P3700 DIAM100

is that what you are referring to?

[cobbs]

hi you really need to read this first and then read it again http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211 or you could brick your phone

[Substance001]

hi you really need to read this first and then read it again http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211 or you could brick your phone

yeah, ive been reading that and im slowly starting to understand what i have to do...

i would like to do this rom update on my phone
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=423418

so from what i understand i first have to install a unsigned hardspl, any recommendations on which version i should use?

1.23
1.24 or
1.34 ?

i was going to use 1.24 only because i saw somebody post saying they used it and had no problems, but if i should use one of the other ones because it will work better then please let me know.

after doing the hardspl install i was going to backup all my contacts and then do the rom update.

am i missing any steps?
do i have to do a radio update before a rom update?

[Prewien]

I use HardSPL 1.40 and had no problems so far so I havent updated it to 1.93.
I would recommend one of the new roms 2.03 (official or cooked, it depends on what you'd like :) ).

[Substance001]

I use HardSPL 1.40 and had no problems so far so I havent updated it to 1.93.
I would recommend one of the new roms 2.03 (official or cooked, it depends on what you'd like :) ).

ah ok

so

if i can install hardspl 1.40 and this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=423418

and shouldnt have any problems?

is that what im understanding?

[Kevbodian]

ah ok

so

if i can install hardspl 1.40 and this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=423418

and shouldnt have any problems?

is that what im understanding?

Install hardspl 1.40 or 1.93 (I use 1.93, but didn't have problems in the short time I used 1.40) hardspl and then install any rom you like. Just try to read as much as you can because chances are, any question you have, someone else has had it and it's on the board for you to read.

[Substance001]

ok cool, i will install hardspl 1.40 and then that rom i mentioned

at the moment i dont have any questions, i will follow that thread that explains how to update roms and hope for the best :)

[Substance001]

1 last question, i did do a search but didnt really find any definite answers...

if i brick my phone *touch wood i dont*
will it be difficult to unbrick it?

[zer0tr]

1 last question, i did do a search but didnt really find any definite answers...

if i brick my phone *touch wood i dont*
will it be difficult to unbrick it?

if you brick your phone, the only option left is to claim warranty.
And i believe the only step that could possibly brick your phone is flashing HardSPL, right guys?

[FyreMasq]

I was in the same state of anxiety when I did my first ROM flashing. Thankfully it all went smoothly.

My 2 cents :

1, Think about what you are gaining by a ROM upgrade. If your phone is working well out of the box and your routine functions are satisfied, you are well off with you stock ROM. I flashed a couple of ROMs and now I am with my stock and I am perfectly fine.

2, Read this -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211 and this -> http://www.modmydiamond.info/ And if you understand every single letter of it only proceed.

Happy flashing :)

[kaloyski]

i have a diam100. can i flash it to a WWE dutty rom?

[Substance001]

thanks for all the help guys, but i decided to flash my htc with the original rom from the htc site.

for the moment it runs like a dream and has fixed all my lag issues.

so im gonna stick with that....for the moment :)

[band27]

It's important that you feel comfortable crossing over......but I have to say, when you decide to cross, it's an exhilarating feeling to know that you can select what ever Rom from, what I think are, top notch chiefs here but also the fun continues by selecting which ever Radio.

Many post on here that say, "I bricked my phone," truly didn't brick anything. They just hit a wall so they panic. Hard SPL really does a good job. So the chances of your bricking this device is not as high as some people think..