[ROM] Photon ROM 6.5 (v.2.2) | Standard, UX & Lite | [WWE] | SYS 23153 | Jan 08 2012

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prabhat

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[ROM] Photon ROM 6.5 (v.2.2) | Standard, UX & Lite | [WWE] | SYS 23153 | Jan 08 2012

Photon ROM 6.5 for HTC Touch Diamond 2 (Topaz) devices.
The Power of Productivity

Version: 6.5.3 (Photon ROM 2.2) | Standard, UX & Lite | Build: 23153 | Jan 08 2012



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Photon ROM 6.5 is modified Official/Stock ROM of HTC Diamond2/Topaz with “Newer Stable Builds” and “Fast UI” which is very close to Stock ROM + No Fancy.
I have designed this ROM for my own use, but wanted to share this to other friends who like the same "Concept for ROM".

My Concept for ROM: Stable Build + Latest Packages + Fast UI + Good Battery Power + No Fancy!

Current Release

- ROM Version: Photon ROM 6.5 [Ver. 2.2]
- Release Date: 08-Jan-2012
- Base ROM: 2.53.405.5.
- Main OS: CE OS 5.2.23153 (Build 23153.5.3.14).
- HTC Sense: Manila Core 2.5.2021; Manila Home 2.5.2022.
- Languages: WWE
- ROM Editions: Standard, UX, Lite and UX w/o HTC Messaging.
- Multi-Build: YES (23153 and 29022).

General Features

- Main SYS 23153 | OS: 5.2.23153 (Build 23153.5.3.14)
- HTC Sense: Manila Core 2.5.2021; Manila Home 2.5.2022.
- HTC Messaging Client 1.8 with Secure BOX.
- Longer Battery Life.
- WiFi settings/wizards with IP
- WiFi On Demand
- Latest Connection / Provider Setup DB
- 3G Phone Canvas (With Video Call and Conference Call)
- 3G Switch in Communication Manager.
- Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 Professional.
- ALL Updated Applications for Windows Mobile 6.5.3.
- Two way In-call recording (*** See WiKi for more info on Call Recording ***)
- 4 x 4 Quick Links in Home Page.
- Default Date for ROM: 01-Jan-2012.

::: Photon ROM Standard Edition:::
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Features (Standard Edition)

- Very Close to Stock ROM.
- No Add-on Applications, Tools, Utility.
- No Fancy.
- Stable like Stock ROM.
- Longer Battery Life.
- Memory: Storage: 215.28 free | Program: 96.86 Free.
*** If you disable HTC Sense and enable Titanium UI instead, you will get upto ~110MB of free RAM.

TAB List: Home, People, Messages, Mail, Internet*, Calendar, Stock*, Photos & Videos, Music, Weather, Twitter* and Settings.
(*) Tabs are existing but are deselected. These can be selected from Settings screen.

Known Issues

*** None AFAIK, please report in the thread if you find any.

Downloads/ROM Updates

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Photon ROM 6.5 Standard Edition
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Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition
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Photon ROM 6.5 Lite Edition
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Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

Donations
If you feel my work is worth a donation, please DONATE.

Additional Note
1) Download the “PhotonROM.6.5(0.0.*.Edition).*.7z” file.
2) Use 7-ZIP to extract the files.
3) Use included “CustomRUU.exe” to FLASH the ROM, when your device is connected to PC using Sync application. See Post# 3 for more info.
You can also use "Advanced ROM Update Utility" for flashing the ROM (Choose Regular RUU Option)
4) Perform HARD Reset after the FLASH.

Credits
CRACING for being a very good friend and his excellent support and guide.
secc123 for his initial guide to Cook ROM for a lame like me.
mwalt2 for his help to remove RSS Hub from Manila Home.
Airxtreme for osKitchen.
OliNex for HARD-SPL.
XDA-Developers for providing ROM Builds and all help and support.

PS: If you need more "eye candy" and "advance" ROM get it from here (by CRACING).
 

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prabhat

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Photon ROM 6.5 UX and Lite Editions

Photon ROM UX (User eXperience) Edition
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The Photon ROM UX edition is built on the same concept as in the Standard ROM, but with extra tweaks and add-on applications to look more professional and Advance.

Features (UX Edition)

- UI with "Windows Embedded Handheld" (Actually 6.5.3 branch belongs to this family)
- All New Splash Screen
- All New Taskbar Icons with Battery %
- All New Photon Lock Screen
- All New Photon Collection Themes
- All New Ringtones and SMS Tones
- Start Menu Organised to be more accessible.
- Shutdown & Restart Application (Quick access from power button long press)
- Integrated uTask/Task Manager (Quick access to Windows Mobile Task Manager from Home Screen)
- Lock Phone from Home Screen - (Using the long press Task Manager softkey)
- Cookies HomeTab (CHT) based Manila/Sense Home.
- Removed Titanium Home, as this ROM is CHT based.
- Quick List enabled by default for long press END key.
- Tweaks for fast response with same battery life as in Standard Rom.
- Memory: Storage: 217.27 Free | Program: 83.38 Free.
- UX Edition W/O HTC Messaging also available.

Known Issues
*** None AFAIK, please report in the thread if you find any.

Downloads/ROM Updates

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Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition
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Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition W/O HTC Messaging
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Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

Donations
If you feel my work is worth a donation, please DONATE.

::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :::​

Photon ROM Lite Edition
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The Photon ROM Lite edition is built on the same concept of the Standard edition ROM but without HTC Sense/Manila, Without HTC Messaging and like Core Windows Mobile for speed and stability.

Features (Lite Edition)

- No HTC Sense / Manila.
- Titanium Home as Home Screen.
- Default WM Phone Dialer.
- Default WM Lock Screen.
- Default WM Messaging.
- Features Photon "AS-YOU-LIKE" Lite Edition. (Now customize how you want :))
- Memory: 221.93 Free | Program: 110.25 Free.

Known Issues
*** None AFAIK, please report in the thread if you find any.

Downloads/ROM Updates

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Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

Donations
If you feel my work is worth a donation, please DONATE.
 

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prabhat

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Flashing Details | Additional Applications | User Signature Banner | Acronyms | FAQs

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Flashing Details

Warning!!!
  • This ROM Upgrade is for HTC Touch Diamond2/Topaz device family. Check WiKi to know more about the Device.
  • DO NOT FLASH THIS ROM to OTHER DEVICES.
  • This ROM was made for testing and educational purposes. It is not intended for commercial use.
  • By flashing this ROM may cause void of warranty of your device.

Flashing Prerequisite
  • Make sure your Topaz is CID unlocked; HardSPL (at least HSPL 1.83 is required). Details...
  • Radio 4.49.25.91 or newer is recommended. (Download | Info)
  • Make sure you backup all your data (Contacts, Messages, Task, and Calendar) from device before flash, as Flashing will completely wipe your device.
  • You can use Microsoft Outlook for ALL Backups except SMS and Call Logs. This is the BEST approach for data Sync.
  • For SMS and Call Logs you can use PIMBackup [Note: This is only backup and restore application and cannot be used for data Sync] (Download | Info)
  • You can temporary disable your Antivirus Program on your PC if you are flashing from PC.
  • Perform HARD Reset after FLASH.

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Additional Recommended Applications
  • PIM Backup [PIM backup/Restore] (Download 1 | Download 2 | Info)
  • .NET Framework 3.7 (Download).
  • Total Commander [File Manager and Registry editor] (Info & Download)
  • ArkSwitch [Task Manager] for Standard & Lite Editions (Download | Info)
  • Opera Browser 10. (Download | Info)

    *** Opera Browser 10 does not support hardware zoom bar. Also installing Opera 10 will not upgrade Opera 9.x, instead this will be side-by-side install.
    *** You can install another 9.x CAB [Download] so that Opera 9.x can be listed in remove program and can be removed before installing Opera 10. This will ensure your device will have ONLY ONE Opera Browser :).​
  • Get ALL Additional Tools from Folder.

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Signature Banner for ROM Users
Use this banner in your Signature if you like my ROM and want to show your likeness?

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HTML:
[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1592535/PhotonUserSign.png[/IMG]
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HTML:
[IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1592535/PhotonUserSign01.png[/IMG]

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Acronyms
Extracted from WiKi for Easy Reference.
  • CID Lock (aka vendor lock): put on your device by the manufacturer to prevent installation of a ROM not released by them.
  • HardSPL: This modified bootloader allows a much safer flashing process to take place since it reduces the chance of permanently bricking your device. It also removes the need to CID Unlock the device since it ALWAYS reports SuperCID when flashing. See the official thread for more info.
  • Hard Reset: Similar to a soft reset, by performing a hard reset you completely wipe your device and restore it to the position it was in when you first turned the device on after it was purchased or after a new ROM is flashed.
  • Radio: The radio stack is responsible for the phone functionality of the device. This includes GPRS, GSM, UMTS, and GPS operations as well as camera functionality. The version you use depends on who your carrier is as users have reported versions working better on one carrier than the other. The wiki pages contain the latest versions available to download and install.
  • ROM: The ROM holds the Operating system and other components such as the bluetooth and wifi stacks. The ROM is accompanied by the Radio, Ext_ROM, SPL and IPL. Carriers such as T-mobile or Vodaphone taylor the ROM to their specifications and version numbers do not carry the same meaning across different carriers. IF the carrier you use supports the device well they will usually release regular ROM updates.
  • RUU - ROM Upgrade Utility: It’s the s/w used on your PC to do a ROM upgrade for your PPC;
  • IPL - Initial Program Loader: It’s the bootloader for PPC. It boots up SPL;
  • SPL - Secondary Program Loader: Loads the actual OS;
  • SSPL: SSPL is a modified bootloader which is loaded into RAM when run, this allows us to overwrite any aspect of the ROM, Radio or Bootloader far easier than using mtty.
 
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prabhat

Senior Member
Change LOG

:: Change LOG ::

Version 2.2 | 08-Jan-2012:
General/ALL Editions:
- Primary ROM Update using SYS 23153.
- Also Including ROM Updates of SYS 29022.
- ROM Default Date is now: 01/01/2012.
- IE Tweak to Disable Auto Font Resize.

Standard Edition:
- Added missed HTC Message Shortcut in Start Menu
- Removed duplicate Peep Link.
- HTC Peep link will automatically added/removed when Peep TAB is Enabled/Disabled now.

UX Edition:
- Removed FULL Kernel Mode. Using same nk.exe as in Standard ROM now.
- Original/Unmodified About Dialog in ROM - AS SYS 23153 has inbuilt "Windows Embedded Handheld".
- Added Security Certs from HTC and SDKCerts from M$.
- .NET Configuration is now in ROM. Shortcut included inside "Utility" folder. (More Info)
- Battery Icon replaced in Taskbar - Hopefully getting better battery life. Also % can be seen clearly inside Circle Battery Icon.
- HTC Message shortcut added in "Outlook (PIM)" folder.
- Changed Lock Screen Package.
- Now UX Edition include Customized Photon Lock Screen.

Lite Edition:
- Removed Menu Enhancement Package. As this is not needed for Lite Edition. Performance Improved.

Bug Fixes:
- Not significant.

- Release Post #452 (Link)

Version 2.1 | 15-Oct-2011:
General/ALL Editions
- Updated ROM to use SYS 23153.
- This SYS has default "Windows Embedded Handheld" in Welcome and About dialog.
- Updated Menu Enhancement related packages.
- Updated Several Packages to be more compatible with Windows Mobile Professional 6.5.3.
- Few important package(s) from the list are:
  • Advanced Network
  • Appointment Editor
  • Audio Booster
  • CM Internet Sharing
  • CM Phone
  • CM Call Forwarding
  • CM Call Waiting
  • Contact Picker
  • Contact Utility Engine
  • Email Setup Wizard
  • Group Editor
  • HTC Application
  • HTC Message
  • HTC Messaging Client
  • IE6 Enhancement
  • Menu Enhancement
  • Message Enhancement
  • New Contact Card
  • Quick GPS
  • RSS Hub
  • Sensor SDK
  • Social Networks Engine
  • Voice Recorder

UX Edition:
- Enabled Lock Screen Selection from Settings.
- Updated Photon ROM Collection Wallpapers.

Bug Fixes:
- Fixed the Menu display that was having a white line gap.

Also added new Signature Banner for ROM users.
- Release Post #387 (Link)
- Download This OLD Version(s) from Archive.

LOG Archive:
Code:
[U]Version 2.0 | 03-Sept-2011:[/U]
[B]General/ALL Editions[/B]
- Updated HTC Framework, HTC Scroll and HTC Util.
- Updated STK Service Packages (Sim Tool Kit).
- Enabled Windows Mobile default Call Recorder (Enabled in Phone canvas Menu as well)
- In-Call recorder now has Clearer 2-Way recording. ([I]*** See [URL="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_recording_laws"]WiKi [/URL]for more info on Call Recording ***[/I])
- Disable default Vibrate on screen touch; can be enable from settings, if require.
- Removed Microsoft My Phone & MarketPlace.
- Now HTC Albulm close on OK.
[B]UX Edition[/B]
- Photon ROM Collection Theme as Default Theme
- Photon ROM Collection Wallpaper, Ringtones and SMS Tones.
- Default theme is changed in Windows Media Player to look more mature.
- CHT 1.8.5 is inbuilt (Install CHT Editor 1.8.5.1, If you need advance editor for Manila Home)
- Updated uTask
- Removed Titanium Home, as this ROM is CHT based.
- Improved Camera Operation/Menu selection.
- Release Post #356 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17217896&postcount=356"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.9 | 25-July-2011:[/U]
- Using new SYS 29022 for all edition of ROM.
- Updated HTC Framework & Scroll.
- Removed Microsoft My Phone & MarketPlace.
- Release Post #326 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15970114&postcount=326"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.8 | 25-Jun-2011:[/U]
- Added UX Edition for Photon ROM.
- Updated Connection Setup DB.
- Manila Internet - Updated.
- Removed MarketPlace.
- Minor tweaks and issues fixed.
- *** My Phone will be removed in NEXT Release; kept so that you can sync your stuffs back *** .
- Release Post #294 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15064359&postcount=294"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.7 | 03-Jun-2011:[/U]
- Updated Connection Setup DB
- Updated Opera 9.7 to the latest available version.
- Updated Adobe Reader.
- Integrated KB2524375 HotFix from Microsoft.
- Removed Customer Feedback, Error Reporting and Managed Programs.
- Using ATI Display Driver instead of HTC. Hardware 3D is now enabled.
- RSS Hub is now finger friendly.
- Minor tweaks and issues fixed.
- Storage Free Memory (FULL) = 213.28 | Program Free Memory = 96.90
- Storage Free Memory (Lite) = 221.77 | Program Free Memory = 123.04
- Release Post #255 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14415554&postcount=255"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.6 | 07-May-2011:[/U]
- Using NEW Sys 29020 (OS: 5.2.29020)
- More Responsive UI than its previous build.
- Better power saving than its previous build. 
- Updated: Facebook Client 1.1.0.26.
- Updated: Album.
- Included Notification Enhancements.
- Other tweaks and issues fixed.
- Storage Free Memory (FULL) = 212.89 | Program Free Memory = 96.70
- Storage Free Memory (Lite) = 221.77 | Program Free Memory = 123.04
- Release Post #174 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13556699&postcount=174"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.5 | 08-Apr-2011:[/U]
- More Responsive UI than its previous build.
- Better HTC Messaging Client 1.8 with Secure BOX and speed. *** Only for FULL Edition ***
- Fixed: YouTube driver issue.
- Fixed: Full Screen Player Driver issue.
- Fixed: SMS Performance issues.
- Storage Free Memory (FULL) = 212.65 | Program Free Memory = 96.53
- Storage Free Memory (Lite) = 221.77 | Program Free Memory = 123.04
- Release Post #119 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12763247&postcount=119"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.4 Lite Edition | 27-Mar-2011:[/U]
- Adding Lite Edition for Photon ROM (First release of Lite edition)
- Storage Free Memory = 221.77 | Program Free Memory = 123.04
- ROM details @ Post# 2 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11160866&postcount=2"]Link[/URL])
- Release Post #90 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12446652&postcount=90"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.4 | 18-Mar-2011:[/U]
- Using ALL NEW 29017 Build [OS: 5.2.29017 (29017.5.3.12) | Sys Date: Jan 26 2011].
- More Responsive UI than its previous build.
- Now the ROM has 4 x 4 Quick Link in Home Page.
- Storage Free Memory = 212.65 | Program Free Memory = 96.53
- Release Post #61 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12185347&postcount=61"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.3 | 10-Mar-2011:[/U]
- More Responsive UI than its previous build (1.2).
- 3G Phone Canvas: Now Video Call enabled in Phone Canvas.
- 3G Switch in Communication Manager.
- Settings will directly takes to All Settings instead of Manila Settings TAB.
- Exposing Hidden Camera Modes (Burst, Sport, Video Share, GPS Photo).
- Manila Alarm issue from Home Screen Fixed.
- Quiet ringtone on phone pickup is working.
- Some other minor Fixes.
- Removed Flash Lite 3.1.
- Storage Free Memory = 212.97 | Program Free Memory = 96.72
- Release Post #43 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=12013693&postcount=43"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.2 | 16-Feb-2011:[/U]
- Now having Manila Core 2.5.2019 + with Manila Home 2.5.2022.
- New Messaging Client 1.8 with Secure BOX.
- Manila People TAB Sync working with Facebook.
- New WiFi settings/wizards with IP + WiFi on Demand.
- All New HTC Peep including latest Security HotFix.
- Flash Lite 3.1.
- Storage Free Memory = 209.71 | Program Free Memory = 91.13
- Release Post #23 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11395628&postcount=23"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.1 | 09-Feb-2011:[/U]
- Latest Connection / Provider setup DB
- WiFi Ondemand
- Disabled weather animation in Home TAB
- Manila Stock and Twitter TABs are visible now.
- Storage Free Memory = 214.74 | Program Free Memory = 95.84
- Release Post #19 ([URL="http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11232409&postcount=19"]Link[/URL])

[U]Version 1.0 | 05-Feb-2011:[/U]
- First Release
- Build 23152
- Sense: Manila Core 2.5.2019 + Manila Home 2.5.2011.
- Office 2010 Professional
- Updated Google Map
- Updated Facebook
- Updated Voice Recorder
- Added In-call recording
- Added MP3 Trimmer
- TABs:  Home, People, Messages, Mail, Internet, Calendar, Photos & Videos, Music, Weather and Settings.
- Storage Free Memory = 214.74 | Program Free Memory = 95.84
 
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Mahdian57

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May 23, 2010
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Some Problem

Thanks for sharing
but there is some problem:
1) Alarm Sound doesn't work if you change it from htc sense; I mean you can change it from setting/sound and notification.
2) after installing Persian Language pack my sms won't be shown correctly but anything else in other program is right. also I can't install updates for HTC Messaging.
and is it possible to reduce space between Lines in any program:confused:
 

prabhat

Senior Member
Thanks for sharing
but there is some problem:
1) Alarm Sound doesn't work if you change it from htc sense; I mean you can change it from setting/sound and notification.
2) after installing Persian Language pack my sms won't be shown correctly but anything else in other program is right. also I can't install updates for HTC Messaging.
and is it possible to reduce space between Lines in any program:confused:

Hello Mahdian57, Thanks for your input :).

For #1: It does work for me and another device. I have set the alarm for 5:00am and it did ring today morning :). Let me know is that the place you are referring to?

For #2: I have very less idea about the SMS issue of your locale language. I will try to get some input from my friends and let you know.

Which HTC Messaging update you are referring to?

Reg Space between lines: Are you talking about the Start menu Programs that shows 3 icon and you want to see more?
If this is true: As I tried to be very close to stock ROM, but I will still try to have this in next build.

Thanks.
 

prabhat

Senior Member
Watch for the next release tomorrow...

Hello Friends,

Thanks for reviewing the ROM and ~92 download till now :).
I have some updates to the ROM which I hope all will like...
It will be released tomorrow after my final tests :).

Thanks.
 

Mahdian57

Senior Member
May 23, 2010
170
12
Tehran
Hello Mahdian57, Thanks for your input :).

For #1: It does work for me and another device. I have set the alarm for 5:00am and it did ring today morning :). Let me know is that the place you are referring to?

For #2: I have very less idea about the SMS issue of your locale language. I will try to get some input from my friends and let you know.

Which HTC Messaging update you are referring to?

Reg Space between lines: Are you talking about the Start menu Programs that shows 3 icon and you want to see more?
If this is true: As I tried to be very close to stock ROM, but I will still try to have this in next build.

Thanks.

Alarm: U must change it from setting/Clock & Alarms not directly from home Screen
SMS: version 0.7 with Secure box
Space: in Default ROM spaces are tight together but You've added extra spaces between Lines (something like "line and Paragraph spacing" tool in Microsoft Word to change space between lines or paragraph)
I have also another question, is it really work "pocket mode"?
because it works based on proximity sensor as HTC said to me
 
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prabhat

Senior Member
Alarm: U must change it from setting/Clock & Alarms not directly from home Screen
SMS: version 0.7 with Secure box
Space: in Default ROM spaces are tight together but You've added extra spaces between Lines (something like "line and Paragraph spacing" tool in Microsoft Word to change space between lines or paragraph)
I have also another question, is it really work "pocket mode"?
because it works based on proximity sensor as HTC said to me

Thanks for the detail info Mahdian57,

Alarm:
I have tested from Manila - Home, Start -> Alarm and Settings -> Clock & Alarm. Actually the Settings - Clock & Alarm uses the Start - Alarm program.
ALL 3 are working. But I think the alarm program (Start - Alarm) has some bug :(.
I may remove that in my next build or fix the issue.

SMS:
I have never tested the Secure SMS.
On search I get the URL: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=741179
That looks promissing, I will try that some time and have in the ROM :).

Space: I am really sorry if I have not understood you, but if the issue is spacing between the start menu icons (program icons), than: I think the spacing is same as the stock ROM. Please confirm.

Pocket Mode:
Never tested so deeply, but I agree about the HTC's proximity sensor working mode.

Thanks.
 

janissl

Member
Jan 4, 2010
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After installing Persian Language pack my sms won't be shown correctly but anything else in other program is right.

Have you marked the 'Use unicode when necessary' checkbox in message settings? This may solve your problem.

I confirm that there are issues with the alarm sound if you switch from HTC Sense to the Windows Mobile default view or vice versa. Alarm sounds do not activate and you have to reset all those sounds (for each alarm if you set several alarms). But I am not sure that this problem can be solved in the Windows registry. Perhaps it lies somewhere deeper (in DLLs, for example).
 

prabhat

Senior Member
Photon 6.5 Ver 1.1 Release | 09 Feb 2011

Download:
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Photon 6.5 ROM from MediaFire
Condition: Please leave your comment(s) :).

What is New:
1) Latest Connection / Provider setup Database: Help you auto configure your operator after flash.
2) WiFi Ondemand: Activate your WiFi radio only when your device need internet.
3) Disabled weather animation in Home: Save power and give speed.
4) Other Manila TABs are visible now: Stock and Twitter.

Hope you will like this :).
Thanks.
 

latinohot

Senior Member
Download:
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Photon 6.5 ROM from MediaFire
Condition: Please leave your comment(s) :).

What is New:
1) Latest Connection / Provider setup Database: Help you auto configure your operator after flash.
2) WiFi Ondemand: Activate your WiFi radio only when your device need internet.
3) Disabled weather animation in Home: Save power and give speed.
4) Other Manila TABs are visible now: Stock and Twitter.

Hope you will like this :).
Thanks.

Hello, chef
I'm dl right now, will report back later, but would like to see if you could have the fb tab also visible on the tabs instead of Stock, is it possible.
will report back as soon as it is downloaded.
 

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    [ROM] Photon ROM 6.5 (v.2.2) | Standard, UX & Lite | [WWE] | SYS 23153 | Jan 08 2012

    Photon ROM 6.5 for HTC Touch Diamond 2 (Topaz) devices.
    The Power of Productivity

    Version: 6.5.3 (Photon ROM 2.2) | Standard, UX & Lite | Build: 23153 | Jan 08 2012



    PhotonHeader.png

    Photon ROM 6.5 is modified Official/Stock ROM of HTC Diamond2/Topaz with “Newer Stable Builds” and “Fast UI” which is very close to Stock ROM + No Fancy.
    I have designed this ROM for my own use, but wanted to share this to other friends who like the same "Concept for ROM".

    My Concept for ROM: Stable Build + Latest Packages + Fast UI + Good Battery Power + No Fancy!

    Current Release

    - ROM Version: Photon ROM 6.5 [Ver. 2.2]
    - Release Date: 08-Jan-2012
    - Base ROM: 2.53.405.5.
    - Main OS: CE OS 5.2.23153 (Build 23153.5.3.14).
    - HTC Sense: Manila Core 2.5.2021; Manila Home 2.5.2022.
    - Languages: WWE
    - ROM Editions: Standard, UX, Lite and UX w/o HTC Messaging.
    - Multi-Build: YES (23153 and 29022).

    General Features

    - Main SYS 23153 | OS: 5.2.23153 (Build 23153.5.3.14)
    - HTC Sense: Manila Core 2.5.2021; Manila Home 2.5.2022.
    - HTC Messaging Client 1.8 with Secure BOX.
    - Longer Battery Life.
    - WiFi settings/wizards with IP
    - WiFi On Demand
    - Latest Connection / Provider Setup DB
    - 3G Phone Canvas (With Video Call and Conference Call)
    - 3G Switch in Communication Manager.
    - Microsoft Office Mobile 2010 Professional.
    - ALL Updated Applications for Windows Mobile 6.5.3.
    - Two way In-call recording (*** See WiKi for more info on Call Recording ***)
    - 4 x 4 Quick Links in Home Page.
    - Default Date for ROM: 01-Jan-2012.

    ::: Photon ROM Standard Edition:::
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    Features (Standard Edition)

    - Very Close to Stock ROM.
    - No Add-on Applications, Tools, Utility.
    - No Fancy.
    - Stable like Stock ROM.
    - Longer Battery Life.
    - Memory: Storage: 215.28 free | Program: 96.86 Free.
    *** If you disable HTC Sense and enable Titanium UI instead, you will get upto ~110MB of free RAM.

    TAB List: Home, People, Messages, Mail, Internet*, Calendar, Stock*, Photos & Videos, Music, Weather, Twitter* and Settings.
    (*) Tabs are existing but are deselected. These can be selected from Settings screen.

    Known Issues

    *** None AFAIK, please report in the thread if you find any.

    Downloads/ROM Updates

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    Photon ROM 6.5 Standard Edition
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    Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition
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    Photon ROM 6.5 Lite Edition
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    Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

    Donations
    If you feel my work is worth a donation, please DONATE.

    Additional Note
    1) Download the “PhotonROM.6.5(0.0.*.Edition).*.7z” file.
    2) Use 7-ZIP to extract the files.
    3) Use included “CustomRUU.exe” to FLASH the ROM, when your device is connected to PC using Sync application. See Post# 3 for more info.
    You can also use "Advanced ROM Update Utility" for flashing the ROM (Choose Regular RUU Option)
    4) Perform HARD Reset after the FLASH.

    Credits
    CRACING for being a very good friend and his excellent support and guide.
    secc123 for his initial guide to Cook ROM for a lame like me.
    mwalt2 for his help to remove RSS Hub from Manila Home.
    Airxtreme for osKitchen.
    OliNex for HARD-SPL.
    XDA-Developers for providing ROM Builds and all help and support.

    PS: If you need more "eye candy" and "advance" ROM get it from here (by CRACING).
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    Photon ROM 6.5 UX and Lite Editions

    Photon ROM UX (User eXperience) Edition
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    The Photon ROM UX edition is built on the same concept as in the Standard ROM, but with extra tweaks and add-on applications to look more professional and Advance.

    Features (UX Edition)

    - UI with "Windows Embedded Handheld" (Actually 6.5.3 branch belongs to this family)
    - All New Splash Screen
    - All New Taskbar Icons with Battery %
    - All New Photon Lock Screen
    - All New Photon Collection Themes
    - All New Ringtones and SMS Tones
    - Start Menu Organised to be more accessible.
    - Shutdown & Restart Application (Quick access from power button long press)
    - Integrated uTask/Task Manager (Quick access to Windows Mobile Task Manager from Home Screen)
    - Lock Phone from Home Screen - (Using the long press Task Manager softkey)
    - Cookies HomeTab (CHT) based Manila/Sense Home.
    - Removed Titanium Home, as this ROM is CHT based.
    - Quick List enabled by default for long press END key.
    - Tweaks for fast response with same battery life as in Standard Rom.
    - Memory: Storage: 217.27 Free | Program: 83.38 Free.
    - UX Edition W/O HTC Messaging also available.

    Known Issues
    *** None AFAIK, please report in the thread if you find any.

    Downloads/ROM Updates

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    Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition
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    Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition W/O HTC Messaging
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    Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

    Donations
    If you feel my work is worth a donation, please DONATE.

    ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: ::: :::​

    Photon ROM Lite Edition
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    The Photon ROM Lite edition is built on the same concept of the Standard edition ROM but without HTC Sense/Manila, Without HTC Messaging and like Core Windows Mobile for speed and stability.

    Features (Lite Edition)

    - No HTC Sense / Manila.
    - Titanium Home as Home Screen.
    - Default WM Phone Dialer.
    - Default WM Lock Screen.
    - Default WM Messaging.
    - Features Photon "AS-YOU-LIKE" Lite Edition. (Now customize how you want :))
    - Memory: 221.93 Free | Program: 110.25 Free.

    Known Issues
    *** None AFAIK, please report in the thread if you find any.

    Downloads/ROM Updates

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    Photon ROM 6.5 Lite Edition
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    Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

    Donations
    If you feel my work is worth a donation, please DONATE.
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    Flashing Details | Additional Applications | User Signature Banner | Acronyms | FAQs

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    Flashing Details

    Warning!!!
    • This ROM Upgrade is for HTC Touch Diamond2/Topaz device family. Check WiKi to know more about the Device.
    • DO NOT FLASH THIS ROM to OTHER DEVICES.
    • This ROM was made for testing and educational purposes. It is not intended for commercial use.
    • By flashing this ROM may cause void of warranty of your device.

    Flashing Prerequisite
    • Make sure your Topaz is CID unlocked; HardSPL (at least HSPL 1.83 is required). Details...
    • Radio 4.49.25.91 or newer is recommended. (Download | Info)
    • Make sure you backup all your data (Contacts, Messages, Task, and Calendar) from device before flash, as Flashing will completely wipe your device.
    • You can use Microsoft Outlook for ALL Backups except SMS and Call Logs. This is the BEST approach for data Sync.
    • For SMS and Call Logs you can use PIMBackup [Note: This is only backup and restore application and cannot be used for data Sync] (Download | Info)
    • You can temporary disable your Antivirus Program on your PC if you are flashing from PC.
    • Perform HARD Reset after FLASH.

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    Additional Recommended Applications
    • PIM Backup [PIM backup/Restore] (Download 1 | Download 2 | Info)
    • .NET Framework 3.7 (Download).
    • Total Commander [File Manager and Registry editor] (Info & Download)
    • ArkSwitch [Task Manager] for Standard & Lite Editions (Download | Info)
    • Opera Browser 10. (Download | Info)

      *** Opera Browser 10 does not support hardware zoom bar. Also installing Opera 10 will not upgrade Opera 9.x, instead this will be side-by-side install.
      *** You can install another 9.x CAB [Download] so that Opera 9.x can be listed in remove program and can be removed before installing Opera 10. This will ensure your device will have ONLY ONE Opera Browser :).​
    • Get ALL Additional Tools from Folder.

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    Signature Banner for ROM Users
    Use this banner in your Signature if you like my ROM and want to show your likeness?

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    HTML:
    [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1592535/PhotonUserSign.png[/IMG]
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    HTML:
    [IMG]http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1592535/PhotonUserSign01.png[/IMG]

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    Acronyms
    Extracted from WiKi for Easy Reference.
    • CID Lock (aka vendor lock): put on your device by the manufacturer to prevent installation of a ROM not released by them.
    • HardSPL: This modified bootloader allows a much safer flashing process to take place since it reduces the chance of permanently bricking your device. It also removes the need to CID Unlock the device since it ALWAYS reports SuperCID when flashing. See the official thread for more info.
    • Hard Reset: Similar to a soft reset, by performing a hard reset you completely wipe your device and restore it to the position it was in when you first turned the device on after it was purchased or after a new ROM is flashed.
    • Radio: The radio stack is responsible for the phone functionality of the device. This includes GPRS, GSM, UMTS, and GPS operations as well as camera functionality. The version you use depends on who your carrier is as users have reported versions working better on one carrier than the other. The wiki pages contain the latest versions available to download and install.
    • ROM: The ROM holds the Operating system and other components such as the bluetooth and wifi stacks. The ROM is accompanied by the Radio, Ext_ROM, SPL and IPL. Carriers such as T-mobile or Vodaphone taylor the ROM to their specifications and version numbers do not carry the same meaning across different carriers. IF the carrier you use supports the device well they will usually release regular ROM updates.
    • RUU - ROM Upgrade Utility: It’s the s/w used on your PC to do a ROM upgrade for your PPC;
    • IPL - Initial Program Loader: It’s the bootloader for PPC. It boots up SPL;
    • SPL - Secondary Program Loader: Loads the actual OS;
    • SSPL: SSPL is a modified bootloader which is loaded into RAM when run, this allows us to overwrite any aspect of the ROM, Radio or Bootloader far easier than using mtty.
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    Photon ROM 6.5 Release (v.2.1) | 15 Oct 2011

    ::: Photon ROM 6.5 - ver. 2.1 Release :::

    Note:
    - The Standard ROM is the base and Original Photon ROM for Diamond2.
    - The UX Edition (User eXperience) of the ROM is having ALL same SYS and Features like Standard ROM, but with extra tweaks and add-on applications and is CHT (Cookies Home Tab) Based Home.
    - UX edition has NO more Titanium Home, as this ROM is CHT based.
    - The Lite edition ROM is having ALL same SYS and Features like Standard ROM, but without Manila/Sense.


    Downloads/ROM Updates:
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    Photon ROM 6.5 Standard Edition
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    Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition
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    Photon ROM 6.5 Lite Edition
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    Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

    What is New (General/ALL Editions):
    - Updated ROM to use SYS 23153.
    - This SYS has default "Windows Embedded Handheld" in Welcome and About dialog.
    - Updated Menu Enhancement related packages.
    - Updated Several Packages to be more compatible with Windows Mobile Professional 6.5.3.
    - Few important package(s) from the list are:
    • Advanced Network
    • Appointment Editor
    • Audio Booster
    • CM Internet Sharing
    • CM Phone
    • CM Call Forwarding
    • CM Call Waiting
    • Contact Picker
    • Contact Utility Engine
    • Email Setup Wizard
    • Group Editor
    • HTC Application
    • HTC Message
    • HTC Messaging Client
    • IE6 Enhancement
    • Menu Enhancement
    • Message Enhancement
    • New Contact Card
    • Quick GPS
    • RSS Hub
    • Sensor SDK
    • Social Networks Engine
    • Voice Recorder

    What is New (UX Edition):
    - Enabled Lock Screen Selection from Settings.
    - Updated Photon ROM Collection Wallpapers.

    Bug Fixes:
    - Fixed the Menu display that was having a white line gap.

    Also added new Signature Banner for ROM users.
    Hope you will enjoy using this ROM.

    Cheers!!!
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    Photon ROM 6.5 Release (v.2.2) | 08 Jan 2012

    ::: Photon ROM 6.5 - ver. 2.2 Release :::

    Note:
    - The Standard ROM is the base and Original Photon ROM for Diamond2.
    - The UX Edition (User eXperience) of the ROM is having ALL same SYS and Features like Standard ROM, but with extra tweaks and add-on applications and is CHT (Cookies Home Tab) Based Home.
    - UX edition has NO more Titanium Home, as this ROM is CHT based.
    - The Lite edition ROM is having ALL same SYS and Features like Standard ROM, but without Manila/Sense.


    Downloads/ROM Updates:
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    Photon ROM 6.5 Standard Edition
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    Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition
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    Photon ROM 6.5 Lite Edition
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    Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

    What is New (General/ALL Editions):
    - Primary ROM Update using SYS 23153.
    - Also Including ROM Updates of SYS 29022.
    - ROM Default Date is now: 01/01/2012.
    - IE Tweak to Disable Auto Font Resize.

    What is New (Standard Edition):
    - Added missed HTC Message Shortcut in Start Menu
    - Removed duplicate Peep Link.
    - HTC Peep link will automatically added/removed when Peep TAB is Enabled/Disabled now.

    What is New (UX Edition):
    - Removed FULL Kernel Mode. Using same nk.exe as in Standard ROM now.
    - Original/Unmodified About Dialog in ROM - AS SYS 23153 has inbuilt "Windows Embedded Handheld".
    - Added Security Certs from HTC and SDKCerts from M$.
    - .NET Configuration is now in ROM. Shortcut included inside "Utility" folder. (More Info)
    - Battery Icon replaced in Taskbar - Hopefully getting better battery life. Also % can be seen clearly inside Circle Battery Icon.
    - HTC Message shortcut added in "Outlook (PIM)" folder.
    - Changed Lock Screen Package.
    - Now UX Edition include Customized Photon Lock Screen.

    What is New (Lite Edition):
    - Removed Menu Enhancement Package. As this is not needed for Lite Edition. Performance Improved.

    Bug Fixes:
    - Not significant.

    Hope you will enjoy using this ROM.

    Cheers!!!