yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ehsanij:
this is the best ROM i have ever had, i have almost tested every available ROM in the this forum, but i am really satisfied with this one, it really has excellent memory management, thanks a lot for this ROM
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] kimihak:
i have buy a new htc diamond sfr 1.37.163 and it is bad so i want to upgrade the rom but i found a lot of and i don't know who is the best please answer me
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] danny_and_2:
Update to the stock 2.03.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] MisterSosa:
I am really getting tired of such posts, they are just cluttering the forums...

SIGH
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV Themes and Apps] woodrave:
Just installed this one: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=487430

it's great, realy great!

It's fast, looks nice,...

take a look ;)

grtz
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] kimihak:
i have buy a new htc diamond sfr 1.37.163 and it is bad so i want to upgrade the rom but i found a lot of and i don't know who is the best please answer me
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] danny_and_2:
Stop making new threads!..

I'd already gave you an answar: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=501880

Use the stock 2.03. U can find all stocks here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=471699

And just so you know it, these threads is aginst the rules.

!!! READ THIS BEFORE POSTING !!!
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] megahenebi:
You must check every single rom by your self. Every ROM has your own tweaks and tricks, every rom has bugs...

You can start from "old" Roms based on 20*** because they stable and checked.

For example Nataly1.1 or CT's 6.4 with HD feature.

So First of all you will need Unsigned HARDSPL and then just play around...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] lutent:
The stock ROMs are the official ROMs from HTC, arent they? So they should be installable even without HardSPL, right?

Which one would be recommended if one is after a rather plain and small, but current ROM with as few preinstalled applications as possible? Basically a plain WM in its newest version without actual third party programs.

A particular reason why you recommend the unsigned version?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] danny_and_2:
U have to use unsigned hardspl on your device, else U can't install the custom rom.

Yes it's from HTC. So you don't need a unsigned hard-spl.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] luzok:
this thread, like other similar threads, will end up being locked.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] lutent:
I was referring to the HardSPL supporting unsigned ROMs (which would be less secure), but I think you mean the HardSPL (the modified SPL) in general, dont you?

Yes, so there the default or official SPL should work. Its basically like upgrading to a ROM downloaded from htc.com.
[HTC Wings] eskhult:
I'm about to sell my s730, and want to have the original ROM installed instead of Alcalines build which I have now. Can I "upgrade" Alcalines build to the updated original ROM found on HTC's site? Can I roll back to the shipped ROM in any other way?

Thanks in advance....
[G1 General] mewtor:
Hi,

I'm new to this forum so i'd like to say hello to everybody first :)

I have a g1 with the screen cracked. When I say the screen is cracked I mean that upper glass area; The lcd does not seem to be cracked in any way so there is no bleeding at all. Touch still works very well even in the cracked area.

I seem to have come across only 1 ebay auction that was selling a digitizer and everywere is absurdly expensive to buy. Any ideas where i can find one ? At 189$ i'm half way to buying a new phone tbh.

Also I saw in this forum that some people had the same problem and people told them that they would need to replace both lcd AND digitizer, however i clearly saw in the htc dream service manual that they are two separate parts with separate part numbers. Is there some particular reason for this ?

Just to clarify, can any tell me the order in which components are placed in the htc g1 ? Im assuming they are as follows:

Touch Screen Digitizer

LCD Screen

cover and hinge

in that order..Am I right in my assumption ?

Thanks,

Mewt
[G1 General] FrEsHaZzBuRu:
Bump. I would like to know as well.
[G1 General] tutech:
Check it out:

This listing just got put up on eBay today. This guy has 50 digitizers for sale:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=230336383436
[G1 General] razor1394:
If you are sure the LCD is intact, you should just buy the Digitizer. The LCD can easily be seen by opening up the phone.

http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-T-MOBILE-GO...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50
[G1 General] Mr_dev:
I can confirm you can replace the digitizer WITHOUT replacing the lcd.

I just did it. A car ran over my G1 a while ago and I've been lurking on ebay ever since waiting for digitizers to be listed. With a new digitizer, a Torx screwdriver and about an hour I have just replaced the broken one and the new one works perfectly.

Of course that also means I now have a spare G1 since I bought another one in case I couldn't get a replacement.
[G1 General] JAWheat411:
I will be doing the same shortly.

Actually this is the best price I have found on a digitizer

http://www.perfectesell.com/gog1glscdico.html

Any tips on replacing the part? Does the phone have to come completely apart?
[G1 General] mewtor:
I can't buy from that buyer as he doesn't ship to Malta but thanks, now I know what I need to look for and will be doing so. Hope I can get my g1 working well again...I just hate trying to read messages with cracks in them :p

Thanks all for your replies :)
[G1 General] Mr_dev:
Its quite fiddly but as long as you have the manual you should be okay.

There's a few things tho. Page 23 doesn't really show you how to disconnect the camera very well. On the underside of the main board there is a connector like the one for the screen. It is released by flipping the paddle lever think 90 degrees down. Otherwise the camera connector gets pulled out when you remove the mainboard.

It should go without saying you don't need to disassemble the bottom "chin" part when you remove it. Oh and page 24 has an error, those aren't the 2 screws you need to remove, its 2 long ones, one is in the top right of that picture on page 24 the other is to the right of the one circled.
[G1 General] brainz11203:
hey would you say the average person would be able to change the digitizer or do you have to be a handy man.. taking anybodys replys ONLY if you''ve done it
[G1 General] Mr_dev:
Well I guess I am the average person but then I've taken many a pc and laptop apart and put it back together again so maybe not...

There's nothing that requires great skill in it. As long as you're gentle, patient and careful (taking apart a G1 is like making love to a beautiful woman...). Keep track of what screws came from where and don't try and force anything.

Remember you need some torx head screwdrivers. but you can get these on ebay for very little.

I have to admit I feel a bit smug when I see forum posts from people who advise you sent it back to T-Mo and pay a $100+ excess for them to do it. As if!
[G1 General] ChrisDang:
Ah, my screen is just gently scratched, but it's annoying sometimes. I might look at into this if it gets any worse.

Just looking at the back of the screen when the G1 is open, it looks like I'd have to take the whole phone apart...are there guides I can look at?
[G1 General] s02mike:
Here is some sites that helped me out.

This is an easy to ready explanation to what you are looking at.

http://www.phonewreck.com/wiki/index.php?title=T-Mobile_G1

This is where I found the service manual a while back

http://www.intomobile.com/2008/12/18/dissect-your-t-mobile-g1-with-the-htc-dream-service-manual.html

This was where you can find the digitizer. (I dunno which one it is... but I think its the clearpad) only thing I could not find a match on part numbers anywhere :(

http://www.synaptics.com/solutions/products

And this is the address and Houston local number for HTC America. (i didnt check the number so i'm 72.34763% sure its right(just do a little social engineering to get to where you need to be.) )

http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&i...-95.551229&spn=0.009187,0.015986&z=16&iwloc=A
[G1 General] 22350:
same boat here. cracked digitizer. seems like the g1 is the only phone, for which you can't buy one.
[G1 General] brainz11203:
hey i have a question i replace my digitizer but now the bottom part of the touch screen... closest to the menu button doesnt work. what do you think can be wrong
[G1 General] s02mike:
Pull it apart again using the service guide section 2.2.3 and make sure all connections have complete contact. If something is not sitting right the circuit may not be ringing out correctly. Once you have gone through all the steps 2.3.2(lcm assembly) and everything looks connected properly, assemble, reboot and test. If it is not fixed you may have a bad digitizer :( I'm hoping for the fact that most of your screen is working its just a connection problem.
[G1 General] mattcairns:
When you reassembled what did you do about the tape and gaskets? Were you able to buy new or did you use something else? Thanks!

Matt
[G1 General] bloob9:
i'm willing to try replacing it myself as well and i was wondering how much your purchased your new digitizer for. would the one suggested earlier at this link: http://www.perfectesell.com/gog1glscdico.html be good? it seems a lot cheaper than other ones and i dont want to buy a faulty and cheap one that may not work as well or break. any other tips would be GREATLY appreciated. TIA!
[G1 General] eleazar6:
Here's the correct page on the Perfectesell site:

http://www.perfectesell.com/htcgog1glscd.html

Same price ($65) as the ebay auction that ended.

I dunno what that $12.95 thing was... price doesn't seem right for glass, touch sensing wizardry :)
[G1 General] brainz11203:
Some of the gaskets i didnt fully remove so i just place em down... and some of the tape i didnt reuse.

I bought my digitizer on ebay for about 25 dollars i think. then i bought the screwdrive kit for 7 dollars also
[G1 General] brainz11203:
thanx i took it apart again and that fixed it... i have 2 more problems 1 major 1 not. i dont know but i normally got 3g service in my house and now i dont what could b the problem.

second is that the screen doesnt swivel smoothy as before
[G1 General] bloob9:
which size torx screwdriver is needed? t6?
[G1 General] s02mike:
PARTS!!

G1 Parts available here Thanks to 00civicex:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=475690

the digitizers are still quite expensive but a lot of parts are listed
[G1 General] 22350:
Screens available now!!!!

OK everyone, I have been tracking down the screens and communicating with the company that was selling them, but out of stock.

Good News....

They just came in. $65 bucks

Get them while they're hot.

http://www.perfectesell.com/htcgog1glscd.html
[G1 General] Mr_dev:
Its in the service manual but from memory its t5 and t6

The screw with the warranty seal is a different size from all the rest!

$65 is not the best price for screens but if you can't wait I suppose its not too bad. I'd still recommend searching completed listings on ebay and adding the previous sellers to your favourites.
[G1 General] Giyitech Co. Ltd:
HTC G1 LCD & Touch Panel

My company supply HTC G1 LCD & Touch Panel and our price is half of what you found. They are brand new and original HTC G1 LCD & Touch Panel. But, there is the minimun quantity(100pcs)... If you need the clear pictures of product, please let me know.

By the way, we also promoting HTC G1 LCD & Touch Panel at Alibaba website

http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/105535694/HTC_G1_Digitizer_Touch_Panel.html

http://www.alibaba.com/product-free/105535375/HTC_G1_LCD_DISPLAY.html
[G1 General] r4yd3n:
hello everyone

i broke my top screen long time back as i mentioned in this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=484425

touch screen is still working perfectly fine, i was thinking to replace the broken part so is this what i need?

http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-T-MOBILE-GO...5|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50

it says its "Screen Glass + Digitizer + Flex repair" but i only need digitizer isnt it?
[G1 General] 22350:
This is the same company that sells them for 65 dollars on their web site.

http://www.perfectesell.com/htcgog1glscd.html

I am also pretty sure that they probably buy them from the guy in who posted above (china)

It just shows you what these parts are really worth.
[G1 General] Mr_dev:
Indeed. If I can buy them for $15 including shipping and then flog them on ebay for $65 then...

hang on, brb ;)
[G1 General] 22350:
32.50 is half, as the chinese guy posts. 15 is much less.

if you can get them for 15, you could make a killing selling them for 35.
[G1 General] kp126:
ok guys not trying to spam the boards

but i think I found a source that can offer the LCD screen for a lot lower if i buy in bulk which i might because it seems like there is a demand for screens.

if anyone might be interested in a screen then PM me and if i get enough people to show interest then i might order them in bulk

again sorry if this sounds like spam :)
[G1 General] g2crx:
I just ordered a screen from here also http://www.perfectesell.com/htcgog1glscd.html. i just got a white g1 for my old curve.:D. The lcd is good on it everything works.I figure its really only gonna cost me 65 bucs if i do mess the phone up.Since my curve was nothing more than a paper wieght.lolBut im pretty sure ill be able to change the glass out.Here are some pics.What do you guys think?

james
[G1 General] 22350:
Just changed my digitizer.

I want to say that HTC is run by criminals.

For them to charge 238 dollars for this repair is ridiculous.

You know that the part doesn't cost them 65 bucks (our retail).

I just changed the screen in 30 minutes and I have never done it before.

They probably do it in 10 minutes.

HTC knows you are stuck and they are going to screw you.

Just my two cents.
[G1 General] duke_stix:
Hi there

22350, did HTC seriously charge you 238 dollars just to replace the digitiser?!

i think im going to cancel my repair then! ive only got a broken digitiser on mine, and it needs replacing.

i think im gna open this bad boy up and see what the situation is on the inside
[G1 General] 22350:
yes, i called them and that is their standard charge for replacing the digitizer.

when they quoted that, i told them they were out of their minds.

go to the link back in this thread and do it yourself, a little tricky, but if you have any skill in these things, you should be able to pull it off

have a little crazy glue on hand. it allows you to re-stick the tape that holds the digitizer cable down. there is a little plug on the cable and you have to be really gentle getting that plugged in.
[G1 General] JustJohn:
Flat Plastic Stick?

For those of you who've done it: the disassembly instructions referenced earlier call for a "flat, plastic stick". Is this something I can find at my local Frys, or can I make one out of something, or do I have to order it somewhere? I picked up the Torx drivers at my local hardware store (yes, I have a Frys *and* a really good local hardware chain), so that's covered.

Thanks,

John
[G1 General] g2crx:
i heard of people using a guitar pick.
[G1 General] 22350:
When I disassembled my unit, I only opened the back of the screen. It only required a Phillips screwdriver. I did not open the rest of the phone, for which I think you need the Torx.

keep in mind that the digitizer is glued into place and you need to work it free.

To pry the screen open, I used a pair of micro flat head screw drivers, although a stiff piece of plastic would have been a good choice.

p
[G1 General] JustJohn:
OK, not disassembling the whole phone would be absolutely great, but: I'm looking at my phone now, face-down with the screen "open" (keyboard exposed). The camera is on my left, looking up at me. There are two screws I can get at on the left (top of phone, above the curved guide slot). There are two more on the right (bottom of screen), only one of which is exposed (the other is hidden by the keyboard). The manual shows removing all four of these screws before prying the back from the bezel. I can't see any way to get at that last screw without either fully disassembling or breaking my phone. How did you do this?

Thanks again, it would be great to replace the screen without doing the whole disassembly.
[G1 General] g2crx:
Update

Quick up date.I got my new screen from http://www.perfectesell.com/htcgog1glscd.html. and it worked perfect.So now I'm a proud owner of a White g1.I'm so glad i didn't send it to HTC. It took me about an hour to change the screen out.Over all it was pretty easy as long as you have the manual.
[G1 General] givertex:
So I successfully opened the entire phone, and switched out the screen.... but now when I turn my phone on, theres a blue LED, and it boots fine.... It can't however, find a mobile network... :( Anyone have any ideas?
[G1 General] mewtor:
Just to tell you that I managed to get a digitizer off ebay for £20..replaced it myself and it's working fine...Anyone attempting to replace it himself, make sure that you have all the tools you need, you dont want to find yourself short of a tool when half your g1 is already on teh table...more than that, patience and care will get you there quite easily.
[G1 General] givertex:
Since my phone booted up, the bottom 1/12th of my screen purchased from PerfectESell didn't work. But since the radio didn't work, I took it to Blue Ridge Wireless to see if they could repair the non-connectivity issues. They say I damaged 4 cables and the RF board housing...

Now, I'm a pretty handy person -- I've fixed xboxes before, I build computers for a living, I fix my car.... I'm pretty patient, and stuff... So, let me say: It's not easy. See if you can find a shop that repairs locally.

Blue Ridge says a majority of the digitizers they get for the G1 -- the bottom 1/12th of the screen won't work. So it's a common problem, and they have yet to find a place that has ones that work. PerfectESell, according to their website -- says they offer refunds if you're not 100% satisfied, however upon a e-mail query, they say they take 20% of your refund.

Sounds like I'm waiting for the hero...
[G1 General] banzai94:
i have a lit bit like this problema my lcd and digitalizer is in perfect condition but doesnt respond to my touch

if i buy this Digitalizer can i resolved my problem ?

What do you thinking ??

Thanks for all
[G1 General] razor1394:
I have the same problem with my digitizer. The bottom won't work. So it could be the case of just a faulty digitizer?

The seller said it was tested before so I think it could be something wrong with the connectivity.

I would say it isn't that easy as well. There are some steps missing in the service manual and you have to be careful, not to damage any cables.

My camera isn't working and my slide is slightly jammed. I guess I'll have to take another dive.

edit:

camera cable was loose, fixed

slow slide seems to be caused by screw sticking out a bit from the lcd/digitizer part
[G1 General] theoneonly:
Hi,

SOrry to bump an old thread. Anyway, i bought my new digitier off ebay (around $20~) it didn't come with any instructions on how to install the new digitiezr

can anyone help?

THanks.
[G1 General] dman33:
My phone got dropped and the screen cracked. The display was still perfect, and the touch functions worked just fine as well. I ordered a replacement screen but when I put the phone back together, the touch screen was flaky.

What I mean is that most of it does not work. Some regions work, and then the phone gets 'mixed signals' and the screen starts jumping like it is getting up/down/left/right all at the same time.

I took it apart again and ensured all cables were in snug. things look good, but the problem persists.

I am pretty handy with electronics - been putting together laptops, LCDs, game consoles and computers together forever. Have even taken a few phones apart in my day. I certainly hope I did not mess anything up during the transplant. Think I should just get a new screen and hope this one was bad? Is this behavior one would expect from a bad digitizer?

Thanks!
[G1 General] theoneonly:
After 4 hours straight (11pm-3am) and a few dents in my phone :( I finally replaced my digitizer.

I had a few questions for those who had done theirs already.

When I open the screen its slower (how did you fix this?)

I accidently broke a small plastic part on the lcd screen, the bit that connects the digitizer to the lcd screen. I stuck them together using the leftover sticky cloth. So far it works. Will that ever break/stop working? Im not sure as Im not able to test but the touch screen is now slower (would this be because of the bad conectivity?)

Also the bottom doesnt work :S Any fix?

I plan to reopen my phone one LAST time to fix the slow opening of the screen and to clean out the inside of the digitiezr. I HAVE HAIR ON THE INSIDE OF MY PHONE

LOL!

Anyway hope you guys can help.
[G1 General] theoneonly:
Fixed everything :)

There is a screw near the middle (close to track ball) of your phone. If you don't tighten it too much it should make the keyboard switching better.

I somehow fixed the bottom part of my screen to work, I just had to play around with it alot :S Spent total probs 12 hours :(
[G1 General] Planetneo:
I have done this repair 70+ times in my cell phone repair shop. I have the whole thing down to 10 minutes flat if I'm in a hurry but 20 minutes is the norm if I take my time. That is of course if the digitizer isn't faulty. Anywayz, the point of all that was to say if any one has any questions or needs some pointers from some one with experience shoot me a PM or reply to this thread. I will do my best to help you out.
[G1 General] PlatinumMOTO:
will the G1 turn on and show the T-mobile splash screen with the digitizer not plugged in?
[G1 General] Planetneo:
Yes it will power on and boot normally without the digitizer plugged in. If everything else is plugged in of course.
[G1 General] :
verification needed!!

Sup fellas,

From reading through this forum it looks like what i'll need is a digitizer however i want to confirm. My screen appears cracked however it's still smooth on the actual coverscreen, (i can run my fingers through it and not feel anything) there is a thin line running across the screen and then there is that black section as posted in the pics attached.

Touchscreen functionality still works 100%

is it the digitizer i will need to order?

Thanks in advanced...
[G1 General] :
No, the digitizer is what converts touch input in to a position on the screen, which you say is fine. It's the LCD panel itself that would need replacing.
[G1 General] :
I was 50/50 on that thanks for clearing it up....

wait,

is this still what i need? it says its both...

http://www.perfectesell.com/htcgog1glscd.html
[G1 General] :
Good luck with getting that fixed, wouldn't want to be you :P
[G1 General] frankencat:
I just ordered the kit from these guys. Hopefully I can fix my daughter's G1. It has a cracked screen but still works fine. Thanks -Frank
[G1 General] frankencat:
Update, I was able to successfully fix my daughter's G1! It was a pain but I found a video on Youtube that showed the steps pretty well. Be REALLY careful with the connectors. At one point I broke a peice off of the locking hinge on one of the connectors but I was able to salvage it and make it work. I ordered the tool kit with it as well. Definitely came in handy. I highly recommend the video. Sorry don't have a link right now but I will post when I am home and I remember. Until then just google it like I did.
[G1 General] PlatinumMOTO:
New developments took the G1 completely apart then re-assembled it after installing new digitizer it still does not turn on to T-mobile screen it's just a blank screen but you can see swirls on the screen which leads me to believe the LCD is actually damaged any way to test this theory?