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[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] NICK870123:
lol sorry about the posts. just wanted to see what people thought of the contract that i got.

Yep sure that it was on a 12month contract, i even tried to get it for free but they were having none of it. Even tried the leaving T-Mobile routine but that didn't work at all.

I should of asked for the free delivery but i forgot, oh well.

£286.00 for a £400-500 phone ain't bad at all in my opinion.:cool:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ly340077:
TMobile still got a few in stock

Just grabbed mine. Apparently still a few left if you're quick.

I've upgraded:

£20 for phone

£25 a month (150 mins & 150 texts)

Web & Walk

12 month contract
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] sabirnaz:
Upgraded for free!

Just Upgraded mine

Phone- Free

Flext35 + Web 'n' Walk (12 months contract)= £42.50

after Emplyee discount= £21.50 per month

Really satisfied!!!!!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] selspiero:
yup that is the one i used. it is brilliant. remember to use the Hard SPL here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=408621

download the diamond-hspl-1.23-and-1.24.zip

For those that have asked:

Download the 2 files from above. you will need to have

diamond-hspl-1.23-and-1.24.zip - can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=408621

AND

Ruu_Signed_DiamProject_V1_5.2.19965_Radio_1.00.25.06 - can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=407572

Unzip the files to your desktop

Connect your phone to pc, and establish a link

Within the HardSPL folder is a .bat file called diamond-sspl.bat - run that and follow the instructions (basically just keep hitting enter)

once that has completed, you can flash the new ROM by running the DiamonCustomRUU.exe found in the ROM you downloaded

hope that helps

NOTE: Currently there isnt a t-mobile UK ROM availble, so if you flash it, you cannot go back, and the warranty (i think) is invalid. Just so you know!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] deeman:
I've been offerd the same deal but told if i wait till end of august (last month of contract)il get the mda for free
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] leaskovski:
Whats the deal with the F-Secure AV? Is it a trial version or is it free?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] schmeichler:
well I installed it and it is registered (has a Key) - says 'Version 4.0 Build 14241 (T-Mobile DE)'
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Black_mage:
the dutch F-Secure AV has a 30 day trial

Also the dutch t-mobile rom does have youtube, just not messenger.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] deeman:
Just wandering how everyones getting on with there Mda compact.Now theyve been out for a few weeks this threads seems to have gone a bit quiet,hows the battery getting on? everyone happy with the speed of the os, what roms you using/recommend?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] idonxda:
Hi Thanks for your help,

Can't we flash to official HTC rom 1.93 instead of this dimaond project rom ?

Thanks

Ks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] mdaman79:
I've had my MDA for a few days and didn't waste any time to trash the default t-mobile scheme. Had no problem applying the latest Duttys Diamond ROM (after apply HardSPL 1.40). It's the exact same hardware specifications as the Diamond so don't expect any differences in battery life etc etc. Overall... very happy with it. Got it free on a 12 month plan so even better :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Addicteddddd:
Had it for 1 week and 1 day now on Shinosha's ROM since a few days ago, i like it very much.

Contract terms -> 12 months @ £30/m with 500m, 375 texts + Web 'n Walk, Phone free = £420 total

It's definately the best phone i've had ;]
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] MobileRishi:
Hi Guys,

New to the forum keen to get my MDA Compact IV asap! But having problems locating one. Everywhere near me is sold out and I've rang the local T Mobile non stop (probably sick of me!)

Does anyone know of any firm dates when stock levels will be normal again?

I need to sort out my contract asap as my current deal is ending.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] IBORGUK:
Hi, not what you want to hear, but it's a question of ringing around atm. I had to ring 20 shops in the South East of England before I got lucky. I was able to get a unit reserved for 24 hours by calling a store. Good luck with your hunt !
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] MobileRishi:
I rang up my local T Mobile and they've said they are getting delieveries everyday as their warehouse is moving - but speaking to T Mobile themselves they've not a clue about when it will be back :(

I suppose I'll just keep ringing. Thanks.

I'm so impatient! :rolleyes:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] IBORGUK:
Sounds like you just need to keep calling the shops.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Addicteddddd:
I recommend trying Buymobilephones.net - this is where i got mine for such a great deal (as posted earlier) and it also came within 24hrs (ordered 11am friday, got it 8am saturday :D:D)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] IBORGUK:
That website has no stock.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] MobileRishi:
I ordered from there at around 1.30pm on Friday, got a email saying no stock! Had to ring up and cancel order. It was showing as in stock then :mad:

You can get basically the same deal as on there from T Mobile - Just need to negotiate hard; normally if they dont give money off you can blag accessories quite easily.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] rustoss:
Extended battery?

Could anyone happy owner of Compact 4 like me say where i can order extended battery with or without rear cover for device? Any links
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Slave1:
There's plenty in stock (at T-Mobile) at the moment.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] steve.thomas12:
its awsome... so sexy look
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] MobileRishi:
In store? Or over the phone? I rang up on Tuesday and was told no stock for another 2 weeks :(

I'm guessing online ordering will result in the same thing too.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Addicteddddd:
aww damn :(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] MobileRishi:
Woo! Just got one :D

I believe its the last one in Gloucestershire! :P

Now excruciating wait whilst it charges!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] FUNKIT247:
Caller Groups & Profiles

Afternoon !!!

I have a MDA Compact IV & I am looking for the best hopefully ( free ) tool to manage my calls & text messages.

Have previously owned Nokia's & Sony's I am used to being able to set up caller group's & set up profile's on my phones.

The Compact does not seem to allow you to do this !!

Is there a way of doing this I have over looked or a software package you would recommend?

Thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] steve.thomas12:
you may just try http://freeukmobilephones.com

i got this one so interesting
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] mgs333:
hi all, a quick questions. couldn't find an answer by searching this thread or the forum as a whole.

is the charging port the same as a regular diamond? meaning if i buy a charger for the diamond, it will work on the mda compact iv?

thanks.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
Charging port is the same like in Diamond. I'm using chargers from Diamond and Qtek S200 :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] 205_lacoste:
Changing the ROM will surely help.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Also, what about the important things apart from theme? Opera Browser, Windows Live Mobile, Messenger, You Tube - these things all there in the T Mobile version?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
And how simple is that?

Wont the T Mobile versions be severly locked?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
I dont think they can do anything to stop you changing the rom, can they? I have an MDA Vario 2 which you could change the rom on just like any other unlocked phone.

The rom itself may have restrictions, but they shouldnt stop you changing to another rom like the standard touch diamond one
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] aiwama:
MDA Compact IV release date

Tuesday? Where did you get this info from? I am not doubting! I am up for renewal with T-Mobile and it would be sweet to go for the MDA Compact IV ASAP. T-Mobile UK has just renewed their website and now shows offers for July, but the Compact IV is nowhere to be seen!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
There are lots of dates flying around from different people, some old sources say the start of july so people have made the link and said July 1st, then someone reads someone thoughts as fact etc.

Tmobile themselves have not yet publicly given an actual date. Staff have given dates but even they conflict
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] aiwama:
I think it is a pity. Unless somebody proves me wrong, I think it is not to a network's advantage to keep silent about new releases. I bet a lot of T-Mobile costumers are getting ready to leave to other networks that have already announced the Diamond or its versions! I really don't understand that. Business-wise it does not make sense. You call them and there's no firm answer. Can you imagine calling Heathrow and ask "when does the BA flight 123 from Tokio lands" and get ten different answers from ten different people? Well, bad example... maybe you can... Anyway, do you get me? :p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
I see your point, however Tmobile announced it already several months ago, before O2 and Orange and Voda, they're no worse than any other network.

Networks unwilling to give release dates in advance may be because then if they push it back people get more annoyed. It's also difficult to give release dates as you don't know what will delay the release till you start working on it then it's too late.

PS i want the compact 4 asap, I just understand their position.

Has anyone called them recently?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
I got that from T Mobile yesterday. They checked their system and confirmed a release date of July 1st.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] aiwama:
Just spent 15 minutes on the phone with T-Mobile. The lady told me that they don't know when the Compact IV will be released. It is on the "coming soon" list on their computer. She also says she doesn't know why her own colleagues are giving costumers conflicting release dates. Well, who's right and who's wrong!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Do we have any T Mobile employees on this forum I wonder.. perhaps they could shed some light?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] mr_Ray:
That depends on how much stock of the older model it's replacing (in this case, Compact III) they have left to sell. Put the Compact IV on the site before it's ready to sell, kill the sale of the compact IIIs you have left in stock... unless you knock a big number off the price.

Anyway, I wish we'd get a date and accurate specs already... Unless it comes out next week with the full Diamond RAM, i'll probably just wait for the Touch Pro/Vario IV.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] geeMc:
Same here. But to be honest, I don't think that the compact IV will lack in memory. Don't think that t-mobile would do that nowadays again.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Im getting a little imaptient for my Diamond!

My dialemma is whether to get the official HTC version by way of expansys with a T Mobile contract, or upgrade my existing T Mobile SIM only contract to a flext and get the compact IV at a subsidised rate.

If I go with expansys then im tied into the tarrif for 9 months, regardless of whether the contract is 12 or 18 months (they have both options). I would then have to port my current tmobile number to another networks PAYG and then port back again in order to keep my number. If I go the Compact IV route, no number porting will be necessary.

What concerns me about the compact IV is less RAM, half the apps being missing and the ugly custom UI. Can this be unlocked? Can the phone be returned to the way its supposed to be (HTC theme?)

If only T Mobile would hurry with a release date, dammit!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
I read on another forum it's now looking like Mid-Late July for the Compact IV
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] bugeyes:
fine by me my contract expires on the first of august . tho I want it now or sooner ! ;p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
T Mobile diasappoint again!

Rang today - no Compact IVs available. Their system now reads July/August.

If you want this phone and are on T Mobile, I suggest you buy one offline or go via expansys who offer them on contract.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] mikeycollins13:
T-mobile update

My vario 3 just broke for the second time and I am getting my second replacement in the mail tomorrow (not bad t-mobile business). I asked about Diamond and it is going through quality testing which could take up to a month.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] selspiero:
hmm, not surte if i can be bothered to wait. I have asked this in another thread - but i'll put it here anyways!

Just a quick question for you all.

I have a t-mobile contract which is now up. I really want the diamond - and am thinking the best bet is to cancel the contract, and then just get a bundled contract through expansys from the same (flext 30)

Are the contracts that Expansys provide direct from t-mobile? anyone got one, anything different etc???

Only downer is that my number will change, but i can live with that
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
I am in exactly the same boat. Im on a Sim only rollling contract with T Mobile and have spoke to Expansys. Theres no way of transferring my number across unless I port my number to another network's Pay As You Go and then port back immediately to my new T Mobile SIM with Expansys.

Whole process should take about a week.

What expansys deal were you thinking of going for? Im a bit wary of 18 month contracts..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] selspiero:
well i'm not too bothered about the 18 months, as i have had 2 with them. I wasthinking of the flext 30 - which is what i am on now with t-mobile, the rates seem extactly the same - so not sure what to do!

Looking around now to see if there are any better deals on the phone

Like you say, having to change number is an arse - but i can live with it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Well you CAN keep your number, you will just have to do what I said - port out and port back in again. Why the system is like that, I dont know!

My number is very important to me, so thats why im happy to do that.

There isnt any other contract deals on the phone really - only thing would be to wait for T Mobile to release the compact IV, but we have no idea when that will be now.. at least with the Expansys deal you get the original untouched HTC product.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] selspiero:
excatly, i think it might be worth doing anyway - to get the original HTC version.

hmm, well let me know if you do it - i am going to have a think about it tonight!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
I've been looking around for contract deals on tmobile every other day for about a month now. Expansys are the only people that supply Touch Diamonds on Tmobile as far as i know. Their prices for the phone are higher than they would be if you got the phone directly from Tmob though i think, that's why i'm waiting.

The reason you can't port your number from Tmob to Tmob is to stop you doing things they dont want you to like cancelling your contract and signing up with a new one just to get the new customer deals, they want you to upgrade through them instead.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Actually the prices for flext 30 and flext 35 via Expansys are exactly the same. Also the price of the phone is quite reasonable - £65 for 18 months contract, £95 for 12. Dont expect this phone to be given away 'free' from tmobile direct.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
I was talking about the price for the phone, of course the monthly costs are the same.

It's rediculous for them not to give the phone for free on the Flext35WnW for 18 months, it's £765 over the 18 months then they want you to pay another £53 on top.

The MDA Compact IV will be given away free on Flext30WnW 18 months.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Flext30 is £30.

WnW is an add on.

Theres no way in hell they will be giving the phone for free on Flext30.

Last I have been told, it will be free on Flext50 upwards.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
The expansys website says its £65 for Flext30. WnW can either be an add on or part of the contract, it's not only an add on.

The contracts shown here will be available at launch from Tmob: http://www.ukphoneshop.com/T-Mobile/contract/mobile-phones/MDA-Compact IV/2255/index.html

The 12month contract details are not available yet.

Either way it's your money, but don't make out Tmob are evil and Expansys are offering the contracts at better prices when you haven't even seen the Tmob prices.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Well, to be fair - that £53 guarantees you an original HTC product with the full spec (T Mobile version has less RAM) and full software (eg Opera, Customised Google maps) intact, unlike the T Mobile version.

Its guarantees that you wont have to put up with a horrible magenta UI and a nasty redesigned case.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
The Tmob version will not have less ram. The test version that Czech guy had only had less ram because it was a test version not for sale, just like all the other Touch Diamond test versions that the other review sites had. The test versions also contain incomplete roms so you cannot judge things like software or performance.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Link to confirmation of this please...

Every journalist covering the compact IV thus far has cited the reduced RAM.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
Every journalist covering the compact IV thus far has had a no-for-sale test unit - therefore they're assuming it will not change, as opposed to it being confirmed.

The only difference between the Compact IV and the Diamond is the styling, weight, and software.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Please show me the confirmation that the compact IV will have the same ram as the HTC Touch Diamond
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
There isn't any, like I was just saying all the reviews/previews have been of test units, there's confirmation the test units only had 128mb of ram, but there are no official specs for the MDA Compact IV (there are though oddly for the Vario IV).
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] aiwama:
After a written inquiry a few days ago,

got a phone call from T-Mobile

today informing me that the Compact IV will be available in mid-July. They are "still ironing out with HTC some minor problems" and the lady says that the phone will show on July's T-Mobile catalogue! Has anybody seen the catalogue - because there's nothing on the web!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Did you make your mind up? :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] jones23:
i'm still in my 14 days return period and i'm a little diappointed with the casing of the diamond. the phone itself i great, but the case itself seems a bit cheap (design, the feel of the plastic). and that the backside isn't even/level bothers me too.

you guys think the case of the mda will be more worthy ? At least I got that impression from the screens floating around.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
You got yours from Expansys?

If you dont mind me asking, how much did you pay and what tarrif did you get.

I just spoke to someone who claims they have a mole inside of T Mobile and apparantly the Compact IV is in quality control hell.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] selspiero:
no!

went in the shop yesterday, they reckon august now...

Im going to wait until mid july, if they havent released, or given any indication - then i might just get a new contract
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] jones23:
august:eek:, what about the HTC P3702 Victor, the taiwanese Version of the diamond(has the same case as the mda), it was announced for june. maybe i can jet one of those.

@darthbane2k

i got mine from amazon germany. it's retail for 500€, no contract.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
UkPhoneShop now showing it as coming on the 18th of July
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Expansys have improved their t mobile contract deals on diamond. More mins/txts on their flext tarrifs and they have added a few of the new combi tarrifs too.

Im not waiting for T Mobile any longer..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
Hrmm, annoyingly they don't have any reasonably priced 12 month contracts, £42.50 over 12 months adds up!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
I know.. thats what I thought too, but to be fair 12 month contracts dont really exist anymore.

Plus with the £42.50 deal you can downgrade tariff after 9 months.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
Why do you say 12 month contracts dont exist anymore? They don't really exist on the expansys website, but they do from the networks themselves - every network does them.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
Go on T Mobiles website. How many 12 month deals do you see? Not to mention they dont seem to want to release the MDA Compact IV this side of christmas. Its ridiclious!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
Way way less than a month ago, thats very worrying. UkPhoneShop said they aren't listing any 12monthers as Tmobile would be changing their price plans (this was about a month ago) and they wern't sure if theyd be available.

The thing that's putting me off most getting a Touch Diamond is that Tmobile are delaying the Compact IV because of quality control issues or whatever. So whatever problems the Compact IV has, I'm worried the retail Touch Diamond also has these problems so i'd rather wait a month for a fixed Compact IV than get a Touch Diamond now and have problems with it later.

The clock is ticking though, every month passed is another £32.50 down the drain.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] darthbane2k:
I do not honestly think its an issue of quality control thats delaying the compact IV, I think T Mobile are using the time to block many services, such as MSN Messenger and stuff.

The Compact IV will have losts of the Diamonds software and functionality removed, not to mention the gastly magenta UI.

I was seriously considering the T Mobile option too, but they are just taking too damn long to release the phone. Theres a real buzz and demand for this handset right now and they are making a grave mistake having it delayed into August.

If the Compact IV doesnt get released tomorrow, im getting the expansys deal. Although porting my t mobile sim only number out and back in again will be a *****..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] :
It doesn't take months to remove MSN Messenger. I have a Tmob branded Vario 2 and that didn't have anything like Messenger removed. The ugly UI has been shown in those not-for-sale versions of the phone so i would have thought thatd be mostly done also.

Its the sheer amount of posts on this forum about the issues people are having that make me worried, although obviously the forum shows a biased view as all the people with issues are in one place.

FYI i found Virgin to be good for porting to and then away from again using a free sim - they had good English customer service and didnt ask any questions.