yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] the_scotsman:
I've had a quick look throught the thread, but can't find a definitive answer.

Is there a way to still keep access to the free bigpond content on a custom ROM?

I've had a custom ROM on my Telstra Diamond for months but never tried to access BigPond content.

Has anyone found a definitive way to get the free content working? And what pages do we get for free :confused:

Thanks...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Windza:
If you want the regular Bigpond 'free to browse' homepage as per the branded ROM you need to follow the instructions here (taken from this thread):

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2688822&postcount=260

I don't think this is needed to access the 'free content' though - I still had access to the site without the changes above but the page and links are all different and there's no notification about 'free content' or otherwise.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] lasterato:
I have the tesltra diamond and am running the WEE HK 1.94 rom or whatever it is on it, and it works fine? :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] omaga:
Can someone get this rom for us?? please?;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] RandomDude:
NextG Radio Tests

Testing scenario:

- In building with Telstra NextG In-Building Coverage

- http://www.ozspeedtest.com/bandwidth/ - Telstra Mobiles Mirror 3MB

- ROM: Duttys V4 - Not clean install, just normal usage and apps. Your results may differ.

- Flashed radios in between tests and soft reset.

- Telstra Diamond, DIAM130. 850MHz UMTS.

- 3 attempts at each download, speeds averaged.

- Plugged in using internet connection sharing, 1.8 Pentium M, Thinkpad X31.

- Also note I tested 2x Telstra data cards in another laptop and they got ~2.5-3.5Mb/s from the same base station - so there are many factors involved in this, but this was only to compare changes in the radio roms under same circumstances.

- All roms were downloaded from the Diamond Radio Roms thread.

==================================

Radios tested (in this order)

1.00.25.06 (Test 1 - my phone w/ Dutty Rom)

Signal ~59db

Average Speed 3MB file - 1.85Mb/s

1.00.25.06 (Seperate Test phone, running Stock Telstra Firmware & Radio)

Signal (Unable to check - didn't load software)

Average Speed 3MB file - 1.24Mb/s

1.08.25.20 (My phone w/ Dutty Rom)

Signal ~63db

Average Speed 3MB file - 1.26Mb/s

1.00.25.BS14 (My phone w/ Dutty Rom)

Signal ~61db

Average Speed 3MB file - 1.27Mb/s

1.00.25.08 (My phone w/ Dutty Rom)

Signal ~59db

Average Speed 3MB file - 1.26Mb/s

1.00.25.05 (My phone w/ Dutty Rom)

Signal ~62db

Average Speed 3MB file - 1.28Mb/s

1.00.25.06 (Test 2 - My phone w/ Dutty Rom)

Signal ~60db

Average Speed 3MB file - 1.81Mb/s

==================================

CONCLUSION:

1.00.25.06 looks to be the best option if you're looking for HSDPA and decent signal - this might be the tweaked one for Telstra 850MHz HSDPA.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
hmmmm very intertesting.... does anyone have the radio rom from the telstra diamond available for download? not a generic 1.00.25.06
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Morbit05:
Any news on the updated ROM!! anyone got it yet for us? I did send a email to HTC haven't heard anything back yet but will keep u posted.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] pixelvandal:
I have been in contact with HTC Australia,with regards to problems with my own Diamond & they told me that: "We will be releasing a Telstra ROM upgrade on the last week of this month. You will be able to use that to upgrade the ROM on your handset."

Hope this helps clarify things...

I'd just like my Diamond to recieve phone calls & SMS...every now & then I'll get a call or recieve an SMS, but 90% of the time calls go to voicemail...then all of a sudden I will recieve a whole bunch of SMS at once....
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] realazyjai:
guys

i might need to send my HTC Diamond Telstra in for Warranty, having screen alignment issues where i have to re align every few hours.

Can someone provide me with a quick tutorial on how to revert it back to a stock Telstra Diamond?

I've downloaded the stock rom, and it flashes fine, but how do i revert back to stock SPL ?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] lasterato:
ooooo...i wonder what they're cooking, i will laugh if it's not a 2.03 rom, it would be lols if it was like 1.35 bahahahhaa
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] teteous:
Hi,

I have a Telstra Diamond (But im on Optus atm)

ROM 1.38.841.5 WWE

Radio 1.00.25.06

And i was wanting to know if i am able to use other ROM's on my phone?

Haven't seen this written anywhere about this.

Thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] pixelvandal:
realazyjai, where did u download the stock telstra ROM from?

I haven't had any luck trying to find it...

Is it possible for u to share the length...or upload the ROM somewhere?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dirran:
I'm in the same situation myself, but if the post above is true about HTC releasing a new telstra ROM at the end of march that would make things alot easyer.

The current telstra ROM is pretty old, wouldn't surprise me if there updated ROM is still quite dated tho
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] lasterato:
RUU_Diamond_Telstra_WWE_1.38.841.5_Radio_Signed_Di amond_52.31.25.13_1.00.25.06_Ship

People keep asking about where to get this, so merry christmas :p;):rolleyes::eek::cool::):

INFO

:

HTC Touch Diamond ROM code for Telstra Network

Release Date: 2008-08-07 Category: ROM Upgrade

HTC Touch Diamond ROM code for Telstra Network - Download and Update Instructions

Installation Instructions:

HTC Touch Diamond ROM code (For Telstra Network customers) - version 1.38.841.5

HTC Touch Diamond ROM code for Telstra Network - Download and Update Instructions

DOWNLOAD HERE

(right click, save target as: 99.1mb)​
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Pondy:
Hey guys, I have a Telstra HTC Diamond, and have re-flashed it a number of times with no real dramas. Although I am not using it on the Telstra network, I am on Optus, and 3g seems to work fine.

The ROMs I have tried so far:

[ROM][WWE][2009.03.06][v3]PDACornerIllusion

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=484646

[WM 6.1] NEW SWIFTBL WWE DIAMOND ROM V7.5 (FULL VERSION) - CE OS 5.2.20755 (Build 20755 AKU 1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=408109

And no probs with either. PDACornerIllusion flies I must say, and I found both very stable.

A huge improvement over the original Telstra ****.

I am really looking forward to a ROM with the new XBMOD tf3d2, will give that ago when its ready.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] teteous:
Thanks heaps, ill give it a go tonight and let u know wat happens. :)

ILY
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Pondy:
Dont blame me if you DO have any probs though LOL
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] RandomDude:
1. Run this SPL - it's a stock 1.37 SPL, the stock Telstra one is 1.38. I've rar'd it ready to go.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NKC99M6W

2. Run the Custom RUU software and update as normal - the screen will go black almost instantly... leave it. Wait until it boots up again.

3. Re-flash again with the stock Telstra ROM you have, and the SPL will be upgraded to 1.38.

I did this only a couple of weeks ago to send it back for a screen replacement under warranty and had no dramas.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] realazyjai:
many thanks !

did you have to send it in to the authorised repair centre *FoneBiz* or did you just take it back to where you purchased it from? Just feel that its abit unfair if we had to pay for postage on our end for a faulty phone they provided us.

Also, how long did it approx take to fix it ?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] RandomDude:
I took it to FoneBiz, LCD display took about 5-6 business days to have replacement ordered & fixed. They also replaced the camera too... yet I had not reported issues with it.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] princi:
Anyone have an update here?

You mentioned end of March - it is now almost end of April!!

Thanks...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] princi:
And it's now May...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] realazyjai:
ahh glad to hear your experience with FoneBiz was much better than mine... I've been without my diamond for over a month now.... very disappointed..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] psy:
I just rang HTC's customer service centre. They span the usual "waiting for Telstra" line.

So I thought I'd ring Telstra. What a joke. The rude person I spoke to wouldn't give me any details because I couldn't confirm the company whos phone my account is under.

So maybe someone can call Telstra and ask them what the heck is going on?

I think I'm going to have to go down the non-oem path and flash a 3rd party ROM....
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] realazyjai:
and today i was told by FoneBiz i had to pay $9 if i wanted my phone to be sent back, so they wanted to charge me postage to and from for warranty repairs. Top stuff FoneBiz *thumbs up*
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] gm_fisher:
Download Speed

I'm downloading now, and have found US download site is faster (much faster) than Asia download.

ROM version: 2.07.841.2

Radio version: 1.09.25.23

Improved Functions:

1. Whereis® Navigator is now preinstalled on the device.

2. TouchFLO 3DTM has been given enhanced stability.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Pepecampana:
Acer DX900 ON Telstra

I have used these MMS settings as per WAP 2. Also using Acer Connection Wizard, the same settings are found. However, still will not download MMS. Any ideas out there?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Zilch:
If you are getting lag, turn off the zillions of POIs you have enabled. ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] daraj:
We have to wait until the chefs extract the ROM/RADIO and then see waht will happen.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
yes i think unfortuently this is just the case...damn!

come on cooks, bring us the telstra rom....i am still having my doubts though... this could be just like the touch dual...two different hardware versions...except weith the diamond, they will have the exact same outsides!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] daraj:
Dont even mention it " two different hardware" let me live the lie for a while :D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
So guys...how we doing with extracting this telstra rom?!?!?!?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] peejay1981:
Can someone post it as soon as it's available? I unknowingly had to change to Telstra last week for work, GSM reception is wearing a little thin!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
the radio for the telstra ROM is already public, it enabled the 850Mhz 2G band but NOT THE 3G band, i will upload the ROM tomorrow hopefully for you all.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] fadge:
Aust 3g ?

hi, like a few of us here with the Telstra, no 3g is a real pain in the @#$$. I did buy a diamond knowing that Telstra would also release them one day.

Was hoping they would be the same phone... I am on my last month of current contract and could grab a "Telstra Diamond" if needed as well, (then sell my current one?) wish we could get this band/hardware issue sorted before I sign up (payments) even though I'm on a great plan.

Miss the video call and data speed, even considered going back to my trusty kaiser or hermes, but just put it up on ebay.

just my 2 cents

fadge
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] daraj:
IF the Radio is already out and it doesn not open 3G 850 then im assuming its an issue related to the ROM used? correct me if im wrong..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
no its an issue related to HARDWARE! the 850Mhz 3G Diamonds are DIAM110
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
is this 100%?!?!?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
if you cant read, then walk into the Telstra shop, pull the battery out of the display one and see for yourself. :rolleyes:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] logger:
Never got an answer to this. Walshieau could you enlighten me PLS :p

If it is indeed a seperate Tab I like the idea of somehow recreating it and placing my own Hutch3 shortcuts on it. My3, Planet3 and so on.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] 2395:
So sad....

Thanks Washieau....based upon your reply that is going to make many Ausie's with the imported Diamond unhappy....the Testra one will be better.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] saveferris:
Yep, i can confirm what walshieau said, i called HTC support and they said that hardware is different in regards to 3g in Australia. oh dear. :(
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] logger:
Only if they use the Tesltra Network.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] 2395:
Thus...

Please..

Based upon details bellow can someone please explain what bands are available in Aus. from all providers and the advantages of that band [a referance for me and others as well...]

Thanks

* Telstra NextGen 3G UMTS - 850MHz - Mobile network Code 505-01

* Telstra GSM - 900/1800 MHz (EDGE/GPRS) - Mobile Network Code 505-01

* Telstra 3G UMTS - 2100MHz (JV network with 'Three') Mobile Network Code 505-06 (code is shared with Hutchinson '3')

Telstra (with an E or G icon) is the 900/1800MHz GSM network

Telstra (with 3G or H icon) is the NextG 850MHz network

3Telstra (with 3G or H icon) is the '3' joint venture 2100MHz network
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
well this is all a bit dissapointing... oh well... i can live without super fast 3g till the touch pro comes out on the 850Mhz with telstra.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] markymoo:
i have a UK edition TD, ive flashed rom 1.93 for the faster TF3D.

if i leave my band settings in auto mode, and limit my network to "Telstra" (uncheck 3Telstra) i can connect and get a H icon.

judging by 2395's details this is on the NextG network...

is anyone able to help me confirming this? is there a way i can confirm to you guys that this is on the 850MHz NextG network?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] markymoo:
ineedtenchars
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
no and no. you will not be connected to the NextG network, in the bands setting, which selection are you using?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] markymoo:
my bands setting is auto... there is a range of options including some with 850MHz, but no way to limit it to only 850MHz

any way i can detect my network code? or what band i am using?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
the GSM / UTMS Band MUST be on UMTS(850+1900)+GSM(850+1900) for the Telstra NextG to function correctly.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] markymoo:
so contrary to the supposition in this forum that NextG requires "new" hardware, there are devices out there able to use NextG without being AUS release?

ps. thanks for the info btw
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
no, for f**k sake, that is to FORCE the diamond to use those bands, but its not 100% correct. the only way to check, is to load the 1.00.25.06 radio, type in *#*#364#*#* and check the BAND that you are on, and even then it WILL ONLY SHOW YOU THE GSM BAND!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] markymoo:
thanks for answering my question, that i originally asked, "how do i confirm what band i am on" ...

in summary, there is no way to confirm that i am actually connected to / using NextG...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] fadge:
for sale ?

look out ebay, looks like our "old" diamonds are going to hit the markets soon in Aus, I will need to get a new model now this is confirmed...damm.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] peejay1981:
That will also show you the network number as well, so If you've locked UMTS to 850 and you get the Telstra network number (not the 3Telstra one) while connected in 3g you've on NextG.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dickenz:
Any chance that we will have a cooked Telstra ROM :eek:?

Cheers,

Byron.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
yeah look, everyone needs to get over it. if you dont have a diamond from telstra ie: a DIAM110 i think it is and not a DIAM100...then you got no chance of getting 3g 850mhz...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] dickenz:
Think you mis-interpreted what I was trying to say dude. I already have a Telstra Diamond and am wanting to improve the performance, battery life and functionality of the phone with a cooked rom.

I'm saying is there any chance that we can get a cooked ROM - still on the 850MHz NextG network (with tweaks, improvements etc found in say for instance: duttythroy's rom) but on our Telstra branded Diamonds??? So a ROM cooked specifically for our DIAM110s that works on the NextG network.

Basically not wanting to miss out on making the most of the phone just because we have slightly different hardware compared to those with DIAM100s.

Cheers,

Byron.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] MichaelMan:
From my understanding of the Cooked Roms. Most of them dont upgrade or change the Radio Settings in anyway, Only teh OS and applications and what not.

So If this is correct you could add the Elite 2.0 or 3.0 without loosing your "nextG" bands
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] jaywmy:
If it helps, mine is DIAM130. I got it from Telstra Broadway in Sydney.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] logger:
Thanks Jaywmy,

Does it have an extra tab in TF3D called "My places"?

If yes, is it in place of the Programs tab, or is it seperate?

Its only the 3rd time I have asked this question, but as you actually have the phone I am hoping you might be able to give me an answers.

regs Logger
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
yeah sorry dude..... i understand now.

btw do we have the telstra rom extracted yet guys? with the telstra radio?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
the Radio is already public, see the stickies for the Radio 1.00.25.06.

ROM will be released tomorrow sometime.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Huey85:
Looking forward to it mate. Will this be stock ROM first or both stock and cooked? ;) Any preliminary details on the ROM?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
it will be the stock ROM with a new XIP, thats all that will be released, as the existing XIP has issues.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
an update, the AUS 850 3G Diamonds are in fact DIAM130 and not DIAM110.

Thanks William
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
does anyone wanna buy my DIAM100?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] pgriffith:
My Telstra Diamond has an extra tab in TF3D called "My Place" and yes it's seperate to the programs tab.

Cheers
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] logger:
Cheers mate, Really appreciate you taking the time to answer.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] jomo25:
So, let me ask...

If you have a Telstra DIAM130 Diamond with the stock (presumably .06) Radio ROM, what GSM and 3G bands do you get?

Obviously, its capable of 850 3G. But does it still have the ability to do 2100 3G? Does it still have quad-band GSM capability with the stock ROM? If so, is it possible to buy one without a contract? I'd buy one for use here on AT&T in the US if that's the case.

If NOT, then can it still be flashed with the other radios here to get the other bands if not with the stock?

Thanks!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] 2395:
May be silly questions but.....

Which is better..[usingDiam 100].....

Telstra with an H or an E ....answer please.....

and then against

3Telstra with H...answer please.......

Does the bootloader pick up the model type ie Diam100 or 130 etc [load screen with three colors] or is it a bootloader differance....can we bootloader copy from 130 to 100 and would there be an advantage [or is this just way of based upon my meager knowledge]

again many thanks.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] walshieau:
MOD EDIT: tnyynt: CENSORED Watch your language!!! have you not read the thread at all?? THE TELSTRA NEXTG DIAMOND IS DIAM130!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And to CONNECT TO TELSTRA NEXTG at the moment you need a DIAM130!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] 2395:
Thank you Walshieau

I respect you for your ability, for which I am very appreciative as also I am sure are other readers......

But...

Firstly, your rudeness and vulgarity was aimed at another poster re their inability to tell if a phone was not a Diam100 and is a Diam110 only for you to be incorrect and that it should have been a Diam130...for this you did not apologise

secondly

I did not ask the question to which you have rudely and without justification replied to in a foul manner.

Please read the question again….

I did not refer in any way to the Telstra Nextg network and respectfully asked about the available display icons that present on my Diamond Daim100 and the advantages of one display icon [network] over another.

I also respectfully asked if the bootloader detected Diam100 model against 130 phone etc or if this was part of the loader and also re the interchange ability of the Bootloader or spl- [if incorrect terminology please accept my apology] and the advantage of such if there were to be any advantage on the different models.

Kind Regards

Frank

Have a nice day
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] RandomDude:
I just picked up my Telstra 850MHz DIAM130 for $780 from JB Hifi.

Can anyone confirm that the current HardSPLs are compatible with DIAM130?

Hoping you can confirm this for me walshie because even though the HardSPL says *All* Diamond ROMs, the DIAM130 has only been out a few days...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] frozenwaffles:
outright or on a plan?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] RandomDude:
Outright, Unlocked, Telstra Diamond, JB Hi Fi.

:)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Huey85:
WOAH THAT IS CHEAP AS!!!! Great deal there man.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] RandomDude:
I'm a good flirt and the chick was hot... what can I say ;)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Huey85:
HAHA! Dude, that's a bonus.. Hot chick and cheap Diamond! What more could you ask for (apart from her number, if you didn't actually get that too). Anyways..
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] RandomDude:
No I didn't... too focused on the Diamond :P

Anyways.....

I still need to double check that the HardSPL is compatible with the DIAM130
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] BushwalkerSP:
I think what Walshieau was trying to say is that the HW included in DIAM130 is incompatible with the current SW unless someone develops a new HardSPL that will work with it. It looks to me that Telstra made sure that people won't be able to port mobile phones to other carriers. At least as far as 3G is concerned. I'm sure GSM should work regardless, which HW is used, DIAM100 or DIAM130.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Windza:
"At the moment"? - carelessly worded statement or suggestion that the DIAM100 may be capable of connecting to NextG eventually? This certainly isn't helping the confusion !
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] daraj:
Exactly. Are they different or similar hardware?? that's the question:p