yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] stpete111:
I know I've already posted in here, but I must re-iterate how much I love this phone. This is my 11th WinMo phone, and is by far the best one thus far. I was truly skeptical coming from a Kaiser that lack of hardware keyboard would kill it for me, but I've really gotten used to typing on the soft keyboard. I can see that it's definitely not for everyone though. My goal was to get rid of the bulk of the Kaiser, but I was hesitant to lose the keyboard. I definitely made the right decision.

The VGA screen is what really takes the cake on this thing. You really have NO idea what you're missing when you're used to QVGA. And QVGA was just fine for me... but I simply had no clue how incredible a VGA screen looked. It was like the first time I put on glasses when I thought my vision was fine. The clarity is amazing.

With all other phones I've ever owned, I'm usually looking at what the next thing is coming out soon after I've acquired the latest phone (yes, I have a sickness like so many others here do!) but with this Diamond, I'm actually satisfied and I can see me hanging onto it for a good long while!

For the US folks... I know $700 is a lot of money, and trust me, any of you who are married will likely have your wife do to you what mine did to me (attempted murder ;) ) when they hear the price, BUT, this phone is worth it! Just make sure wherever you buy it to take it out and turn it on first to make sure it doesn't have the yellow issue.

Get this phone!!!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] netnerd:
any1 running iguidance v4 on this diamond? it takes 2-3 minutes to calculate a route/destination!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] omarnone:
I like tomtom work's awesome!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tzour:
Yes, I am using iGuidance v4.0.2 (iG) on my Diamond and I have been very happy with it.. 2-3 minutes for route calculation is abnormal..

I need to use GpsGate (v2.6) and map the default Com 4 to Com 1. Baudrate is set at 9600. I also need to turn off data connection before I turn on iG! I have a friend who is using Sprint Diamond, however, who doesn't need to go through these extra steps.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Pumpiron579:
Has anyone Dumped this Rom yet? If so, where can I find it, it is not in the Wiki yet.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] omarnone:
I believe this person Dumped it>>>HERE Let me know if this is the one you need and if it worked for you.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Pumpiron579:
Hey thanks, I saw that and it is his ROM.only...I was looking for the official one that has the Radio and OS from HTC.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] joshyth:
that's the official one, but if you want one from htc, they still haven't released one for US yet...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Pumpiron579:
That is the one I want:( I should have dumped it before I flashed Dutty's Rom.

FYI..I called HTC today and they told me that the only Rom they made for the US was for the Sprint Diamond.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] joshyth:
actually, i think the US version is just the regular WWE ROM that are slightly modified...so you can try that.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ricarp:
Extra Battery

Hello, I have a question here,

It's there a difference between the 35H00111-06M and the 35H00111-16M?

the original one that comes with my Diamond is the 35H00111-16M, but i want to know if the 06M fits the same.

and where can i buy it?

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Pumpiron579:
I bought 35H00111-06M battery from here http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.16225 and it works fine. The only difference it the weight. It is just a tad bit lighter than the original Extended Batttery but perfomance wise, no difference.

It fits the same.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] doctor29:
Which band will work the best (Chicago, US)

I tried some roms but for now I'm using Radio v1.09.25.23 which works pretty good with the GPS and the battery life.

I use ATT, please provide me some feedback about what you think ?

Thank you
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
Just ran into this post. Dropped the phone *again* on a concrete floor the Friday before last (serves me right for txting on the floor of a Mudvayne concert.) Anyway, with the same masking tape "fix" in place from before, the door slid off a little bit but still didn't go flying. And again, not a scratch on the phone.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
I'm using the same radio with the 2.03.405.2 WWE ROM and have been happy with the results. Of course, the only other Radio & ROM I've used has been the stock Radio & ROM and I live and work within a mile of a tower so the radio would really have to suck for me to notice a problem most of the time. That being said, I've not run into any problems but have not yet had a chance to go into known "tricky" areas.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] joedoe:
Where did you get it from?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Mrok:
Any Rom Update!?

Come On Guys, Please Let Us Know If We Can Upgrade The European Version To The 3g!!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ricarroyo88:
apparently my US Diamond is arriving by monday 22 (I'm not in the US) I will upload the ROM for you guys!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Black93300ZX:
I have the FM radio software, if you want me to send it to you let me know.

Edit: Actually, I'll just attach it. Courtesy of sub69
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Black93300ZX:
Hasn't been done yet, likely can't be done. I've heard reports that they removed the US band 3G radio and the MicroSD slot it was supposed to have from the beginning to make it smaller. Sorry.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] tongphan:
hi guys for the US 3G owners, i just got one today from importgsm.com, does your screen has some yellow spots under the bottom of the screen, please look at again specially when the screeni is white , easy to see thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] ricarroyo88:
that problem was sice europe version, some have those spots
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] rafa81:
Diamond 3g Us

LOOK:D

Bootloader mode:

DIAM110

SPL-1.93.0000

Micro-diam LED V11

PSOC-Diam STAGE_PVT v0x32
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] carrozza:
Oh, thanks mate, but I don't own this new baby right now. I'm following this discussion because I'd like to buy this device on-line as soon as it will be available an italian ROM. :p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] frozenwaffles:
the US diamond 110 does 3G 850/1900 Mhz where as the AUS diamond 130 does 850/2100Mhz...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] leopicc:
thanks, I already tested in mine Diamond US version and works very well
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] keirmeister:
I've been waiting for this baby since I first saw it a few months ago. I'm in NYC, and MobileCityOnline just got them in stock. I just picked up the new US Diamond yesterday, but I haven't had the chance to fully use it (too hung over today).

My trusty Tytn will go bye-bye - but this Diamond's TouchFlo is SLOW! I expected this from reading the forums, but I didn't realize how bad it really is right out of the box.

I look forward to using all the tools you guys have come up with to make this device truely awesome.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Mrok:
ANSWER!!!!

I NEED TO KNOW IF THE RADIO OF THE US VERSION WILL SOLVE THE PROBLEM ABOUT DE 850/1900 BAND FOR 3G EUROPEAN VERSIONS?!?!?! PLEASE LET ME KNOW SEND ME A PRIVATE!!!! i am desperate
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Hakko:
I don't understand.. I've got the european version (Dutch/Netherlands) and I got 3G and HSDPA connections (and working too) why wouldn't the european version have 3g?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
Does anyone have the expertise to pull the radio ROM off the US version and upload?

I'm in the same boat as everyone else, want to see if it unlocks 3G for the EU version!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Mrok:
The europe version works 3G in 1900 / 2100 i think, in America we need 850 / 1900
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] rafa81:
SCREEN

Check This
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Dexterously:
Back of the US Diamond

I just bought the Diamond, the US 3G version. Can anyone confirm that the back lid is square and not diamond-like? What shape did you get?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] keirmeister:
Mine is a matte, extended battery version of the normal diamond style.

I was so happy to find out the US version comes with the extended battery. I was planning on buying the bigger battery anyway, and, along with MobileCityOnline's $630 pricetag, it's actually quite a savings.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] carrozza:
Could you please elaborate on this?

Are there hacks to speed-up TouchFlo 3D?

I read of hacks to change / add tabs, but nothing to enhance responsiveness.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] jsamuels:
Just received mine earlier today. Same ROM, Radio, etc. Very cool. Purchased from Smart Mobile Gadgets w/overnight delivery.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] omarnone:
This radio is out already,you can get it>>>HERE Also by the look's of it,it look's like this is the radio that comes in the U.S. Version of the HTC Diamond,well I'll fine out for sure on Monday!!!:D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] omarnone:
I read that Dutty's new ROM is the fastest cooked ROM so far,you can get it>>>HERE
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Baxter:
Here are my DIAM110 vs Touch P3450 pics. Just a link because I left them full res.

http://s171.photobucket.com/albums/u305/Krash7172/DIAM110/
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] EMAGDNIM:
Thanks for the pics. I'm been REALLY thinking hard about picking this up myself. I'm still in a toss up between this and the Touch Pro...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Mrok:
i need to know, is the new radio solving the 3g issue in european versions?!?!?! will it be usefull on HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100????
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] carrozza:
Sorry but this doesn't add much: is not written if Dutty's customizations make TouchFlo faster (specifically TouchFlo). Is there someone who can confirm that?

I read that in the last official ROM HTC disabled some animations in the interface, making it feel snappier; but still Keirmeister says it is damn slow!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Mrok:
GUYSSS

if I use the American RADIO on my EUROPEAN htc diamond, will it solve the 3G problem for 850 band hsdpa???
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] dariop:
No! it won't! It is a hardware issue...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] charly_mx:
based in what source?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] charly_mx:
i believe that even that radio version is the same perhaps the us radio is differentsolets wait and see if a dumpped us radio is really different by the way . 08 radio sucks bigtime
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] dariop:
You answered yourself?! It is the old 08 radio...

also in this link

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=425776
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
Could there be additional functionality in the US Diamond ROM other than the radio ROM which would enable 850/1900?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] boolean22:
Loads of ****. I'm gonna swap with my importer for a US based Diamond. Gonna pay the difference (it's more expensive than EU version).

He sold it to me arguing that 3G WOULD work. Of course he was deceived, so I won't blame him. We're working together to get out of this fast... Of course when that happens, I'll dump the ROM out and check if there are ANY possibilities for the rest of EU Diamond.

And, also, because I'll backup the existing ROM in case it's really crucial after I've make AZTOR v6 fit inside...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] keirmeister:
Just a quick update, I hard reset the device, applied some of the posted tweaks, including those using the Diamond TF3D Config utility. TouchFlo3D is a little better now, but I'm still not wowed by the responsiveness.

The thing is, I'm not sure if this is because I've been spoiled by the "iPhone Experience" or I have to get used to how I touch the screen. I have noticed that as I get accustomed to the device, the interface responds better, but there are still some weird things - like the interface doesn't always understand exactly where my finger is.

Perhaps this is too subjective a question, but just how fluid should the interface be?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Blazeitup123:
please stay on topic! your TF speed has NOTHING to do with US 3G! THREAD HIJACKING IS NOT ALLOWED ON ANY FORUM ANYWHERE!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] keirmeister:
Strange. The subject is "US 3G...First Look". I'm describing my experiences with this new device - and also asking about comparisons to the previous versions.

TF speed has EVERYTHING to do with this topic - especially if it's performance is improved (or not).

That is not on topic?

Jeesh!

:rolleyes:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Blazeitup123:
hmmm, i must have been reading 2 topics in different tabs, got my circuits crossed :o posted in the wrong one. i retract my previous stament. sorry dude. :p
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
Ok now you're scaring me... I'm in the process of selling my EU version of the Diamond for the US version, and I'm already not impressed with TF responsiveness.

Have you played around with an EU version? Is the US version WORSE?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
I have never used the EU version of the Diamond but I did buy the US version at Best Buy yesterday and the performance of TF is definately not great. For reference, the unlocked US Touch Dual had much better performance. (Yeah, I know that the the TF between the two is completely difference - only mentioning the Dual as a reference point.) Software such as Opera and Youtube have been a little buggy as well - have had a few hangs. Whereas I pretty much never have to reset the Dual I've had to reset this Diamond several times.

I've applied several of the known performance tweaks but it still is kind of when flipping around TF. Once you are actually in an app and doing something it works fine. It is definately a sweet phone just wish we could up the performance.

Bob
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] keirmeister:
I never got to play with the Diamond's interface (or TouchFlo in general) until I got mine. Maybe I'm just spoiled by the iPhone interface (in my case, the iPod Touch). With the iPhone/iPod Touch, you just flick around. On the Diamond, you have to apply a little pressure to "activate" it, then move about.

That said, I added Schaps' Advanced Configuration Tool last night. With those tweaks, the scroll wheel stuff, etc., it's a LOT more responsive and quick - compared to before, not to the iPhone. I'm really loving the device now! Which is good. I spent a ton on this svelte beast!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
Did you pay the $699 BBY is asking for the phone?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] juribemtz:
Tengo el mismo problema, necesitamos un HTC Modelo DIAM110 o ver la forma (si existe) de actualizar el radio
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] juribemtz:
i have same problem, my htc is a DIAM100 for EUROPE and i need the DIAM110 for USA. can be upgraded?

help!!!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
Just picked one up from BBY also

Talked them into price matching MobileCityOnline, ended up getting the phone for $649.

First impressions:

- Nowhere near as sexy as the slim EU version. Yes I do need a bigger battery, and I do like that the back doesn't show fingerprints but it's not as sexy. I need to find the bigger shiny back!

- 3G! Yaaay!

- Ok I can't get over the 3G... this phone really woke up!!

I have an EU FS if anyone is interested! :)

**Update**

Ok, this is not good. TF is WAY slower than on the EU version, I see what you all are talking about. The theme for TF 3D is also different, this does not make me happy...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
Yeah, I figured the TF must be slow on this thing compared to the EU version or there would have been alot more complaining on the forums. Hopefully somebody will figure something out before the 30 day return period is up.

I paid the full $699 - don't remind me. I thought about working them for a discount but I was in a rush and just wanted it.

Just noticed right now that on an incoming call takes a loooooong time for the phone to start ringing. The lights flash right away but it is several seconds before ringing starts. Will have to search the forums.

Also, using AT&T, I had to setup a new connection w/o the proxy (I let the phone auto setup for AT&T) in order to get YouTube to connect.

I'm anxious to see how people are able to improve the performance of the phone. Ignoring performance (and the ringing issue for now) I would say that I like the phone better than the Dual but I don't know if I'll be able to get over the performance. Of course, it only has to last me until a US 3G HD is available . . .
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] boolean22:
Have you tried flashing one of the ROMs?

FIRST backup your ROM version. Just in case. BUT I think that the ROMs ARE universal, but the hardware ain't.

I will flash mine As Soon As I Can... ASAIC :P
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
Has anyone else noticed that the colors on the screen seem really bright and washed out compared to the EU version? Maybe it's a contrast setting in the phone, anyone know where that might be?

Blacks are not black, white is REALLY white.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] boolean22:
Have you got the Auto Brightness put on?

Maybe the screen is adjusted beyond the half brightness (in my EU version, past half is eye burner, even under strong sunlight)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
It is definately bright but I haven't noticed washed out (again, I can't compare to the EU version.) I can say that the screen is much brighter than the Dual, however. Anytime there was any light around I had difficulty reading the Dual's screen.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Youmoussa:
I can't find a store in San Francisco that already has it.. Can people say where they buy it and at what price?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
Local Best Buy store, $700 (but I know others have said that they got BB to price match MobileCityOnline.com.

Best Buy online shows in stock, shipping in 1 day. Doesn't show any in stock in San Franciso area BB stores . . .
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Youmoussa:
Now I think that I prefer to get it directly from the store today or wait until next week if I can get it cheaper online.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
If you can get the local BB store to price match the online store its a pretty good way to go. I like getting the phone directly from Best Buy as they give you a full 30 day return period w/o any restock fee. I figured on phones they'd hit you with a restock but the people there swear they won't.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] omarnone:
Have you tried any of the Cooked Diamond ROM'S? I read that Dutty's newest ROM is the fastest,i will use this ROM as soon as i get my dam!!! phone on Monday.If you want it here is his page>>>HERE
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
I haven't tried any - yet. I'm a chicken - at least until after the return period is up (or until I'm sure I'm going to keep it). I'd have to burn the ROM on, find out that I still think US Diamond is too slow, and then have to try to return it.

I'm hoping that you are braver than me, however :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] omarnone:
Here are some new U.S. 3G HTC Diamond video's:

Video#1>>>HERE

Video#2>>>HERE

Can't wait to get me Diamond!!!:D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] omarnone:
Yes don't worry about that,i will definitely be flashing Dutty's ROM on my phone as soon as i get it.But i'll probably keep the original stock ROM for a day or two just to play around with it and see how slow it really is.:D
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] Youmoussa:
I will try. I tried once with an iMac but they didn't want.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] daraj:
Was anyone able to dump the US ROM ( 1.93.422.4) ???

I couldnt see it anywhere.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pdagal:
Really weird, my DIAM110 is faster than my DIAM100, though they're not that far apart with the latest HTC ROM on the Euro model. Wonder what the heck is going on...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
I'm going to try to post some side by side pics tonight, but the screen is DEFINETELY different. The EU version has deep blacks and looks better in general. Like I said, the US version has washed out colors and it looks like the contrast it set way too high, or they put in a crappy screen. The brightness modes are set the same on both devices.

If it's not a configuration issue this thing is going back to BBY and I might have to resort to an iPhone :(.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] daraj:
ABSOLUTELY. The screen is washed out and it looks like the clors are not deep. I owned a EURO version and now the US looks yellowish. In fact I returned the phone for an exchange hoping to get a better one. I started a thread in HOFO about the same problem

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?t=1433109

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[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
THANK YOU! I knew it wasn't just me! And that's exactly how I describe it, looks greenish yellowish. This is going right back to BBY and I'm sad to say it but I'm going to pick up an iPhone and wait for the HD or the Dream :( :( :(.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
Sad this is the display on the US Diamond smokes my Touch Dual. I returned the Diamond to BB after work - I couldn't take the TF dogginess (is that a word?) The Tilt, which I always thought was kind of pokey, beat the Diamond I had :(

I'm hoping that someone can figure out what the deal is because I'd really like to have one . . . until the HD.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] keirmeister:
Strange...maybe it's because I don't have a different reference, but the color and contrast on my US 3G Diamond look fine. The display seems crisp and the blacks and whites look really good.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] pdagal:
I've both both Euro and US models and the screens look identical in terms of proper color balance (no tint of any kind), color depth and sharpness. Sounds like some bad units off the assembly line. And I bought the US Diamond, it's not a hand-picked review unit from HTC.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] wpsantennas:
Interesting. Likewise, mine certainly looked very good - I couldn't complain about the display on the unit I had however my comparison was to the Touch Dual which has a real washed out display (at least mine does). I got over it, though, as it is a great phone.

Unfortunately, while I had pretty much become used to the display on the Dual now that I've played with the Diamond the Dual display is looking pretty dull . . .
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] 65coupei6:
I usually just lurk and don't post much. Even though I have been on here since I had the Hermes then Kaiser.

But, I like the Diamond a lot. I don't have a EU version to compare it to but it seems pretty quick to me.

Still have to tweak it a little & also see what Dutty's ROM will do this weekend :)
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] fleetwoodguy79:
Alright guys head over to HoFo, I took some images (crappy ones at best) but they give you an idea of the issue.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php?p=11707061#post11707061
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV General] calito:
Second Camera

I have EU version and I'm for buying the American version.

I have not seen that brings the second Camera (front), is correct?,

In a review on the website mentioned that has (or confused)

http://www.smart-mobile-gadgets.com...h_Diamond__Quad_Band_USA_3G_READY_cat_58.html

, I thank you for your response.

CArlos