Language change...

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Hi, I'm a new user. Just bought my phone but in Germnay and it's XDA from O2 operator. It has only german language! The dude from the shop said that I can change the language only with a software change. Where can I find an english version? How to install it?
ROM - 1.40.207.2 (49069) GER
ROM date - 04/28/09
Please help

Normally, the interface of Manila can be changed. Check out this thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=526762

Originally Posted by sceep

Hi, I'm a new user. Just bought my phone but in Germnay and it's XDA from O2 operator. It has only german language! The dude from the shop said that I can change the language only with a software change. Where can I find an english version? How to install it?
ROM - 1.40.207.2 (49069) GER
ROM date - 04/28/09
Please help

Originally Posted by jcan

Normally, the interface of Manila can be changed. Check out this thread:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=526762

If you want to change only the language of Manila, thats the solution.

If you need your whole phone in english, then you should
1) Flash HardSPL (special software that allows you to put any language and any version of Windows Mobile on your phone)
2a) Check at WIKI Shipped ROMs for an english version that matches your region.
or
2b) Select from one of the Cooked ROMs with more speed, more stability.

I'm not sure but in czech release of topaz you can change language version. After hard reset there is menu for selecting english version or for installing localization. Topaz install czech environs by first use after hard reset from two cab files.

Hi again. I don't understand anything of that what you said. This is my first phone with WM. Please someone explain what I should do step by step.
I have installed the Total commander CE on the device but I can't find the directory HKEY....

Originally Posted by sceep

Hi again. I don't understand anything of that what you said. This is my first phone with WM. Please someone explain what I should do step by step.
I have installed the Total commander CE on the device but I can't find the directory HKEY....

Ok, so you need your phone complete changed from German language to English language.

First step:
You need to enable your phone to accept WM with a different language. Follow the instructions of this post.

Second step:
As you are complete new to WM and this type of phone, I propose that you change to an official HTC WM in English. The most actual official WM for the Diamond2 is Version 1.39.405.3.

You just start the exe file and it will upgrade your phone to an English version.

But this upgrade will only work if you successfully installed the HardSPL from step 1.

I use PHM registry editor. Just open it and in string HKEY_CURRENT_USER\MUI\CurLang is hexadecimal key with value for german 0407, so change it to 0409 for english (US english). It will change TF3D language only.

After hard reset at first turning on there you should have options for english or installing german localization. If you have got original german ROM ( without local cabs) there is one way only. You have to flash new ROM with WWE.
edit: like BeeGee_Tokyo said

Originally Posted by BeeGee_Tokyo

First step:
You need to enable your phone to accept WM with a different language. Follow the instructions of this post.

OK. Well I do it but on step 7 it came a fatal error message : "please make sure the device is properly synced; Please retry after syncing the device (via Activesync or Windows mobile Device center)" and there is only "OK" as an option to proceed. But the phone is connected in WM device center.

Originally Posted by sceep

OK. Well I do it but on step 7 it came a fatal error message : "please make sure the device is properly synced; Please retry after syncing the device (via Activesync or Windows mobile Device center)" and there is only "OK" as an option to proceed. But the phone is connected in WM device center.

Which one did you download and try?

1. Topaz-HardSPL_V3_01R2.zip
2. Topaz-HardSPL_V3_01R2__NC.zip
3. SSPL-Manual-TopazV3_05.zip

Option 1 and 2 run from your PC
Option 3 you have to copy the SSPL-Manual-TopazV3_05.exe to your phone and start it there.
I do not know Windows Vista, (or Window 7, not sure what you use). One of the 3 options should work.

Originally Posted by BeeGee_Tokyo

Which one did you download and try?

1. Topaz-HardSPL_V3_01R2.zip
2. Topaz-HardSPL_V3_01R2__NC.zip
3. SSPL-Manual-TopazV3_05.zip

Option 1 and 2 run from your PC
Option 3 you have to copy the SSPL-Manual-TopazV3_05.exe to your phone and start it there.
I do not know Windows Vista, (or Window 7, not sure what you use). One of the 3 options should work.

Well I use Vista Ultimate. I tried option 1 and 2 but the result was the same - a fatal error message.
Step 3 - when I start it on the phone, the phone freezes and nothing happens.