yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thank you MXT3 and wavesshock... it is my pleasure :).

@@ilyadan, I have uploaded to same old Mediafire Mirror for Photon ROM.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] david_salva:
First thank you for a wonderful ROM ...

I'll give you some advice that I would like to include in future versions:

- Could include more languages​​??

- Including changing the registry so that only the terminal block.

- And put the manila in more languages ​​if possible.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] MarioM1974:
Hi,

I use v. 1.8 ROM and I think it's ok :) Thanks.

But in my Topaz 3G switch doesn't work :/ I can switch on&off but nothing is happened; phone is always in 2G mode.

This problem isn't exist in my phone with stock ROM.

thanks for help

regards, Mario
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] MarioM1974:
I change ROM to v.1.9 but 3G mode switch still doesn't work in my Topaz :/
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] TD2IN:
Thanks for the new build out :).

Also looking forward for better UX edition.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thanks for all your input.

I do have a plan to have the ROM multilingual but not getting time :(. Also I know only English so other language will be difficult for me.. but will try.

And I could not understand your 2nd point. Could you please explain more?

I do not have a 3G connection to test... but if you have a

Active 3G Connection

the switch should help you to use 2G instead of 3G if you require. Is that not how it behave?

Yes, I am trying to make UX edition more experienced edition.

BTW: The touch screen of my device does not function properly since last week as it fell down... so need to get that fix first before I can test more :(. Service center charges a lot (3400 INR here) so thinking to get that fix by myself... lets see.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] ilyadan:
Thanks!

Hi prabhat!

This will not get your screen fixed, but will show a bit of my appreciation.

(Unique Transaction ID #9NU583177H132823U)

BTW, I'm back to "Full" version as it seems to have less problems. Version 1.9 is perfect, I enjoy it very much! Thank you.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] MarioM1974:
Either 3G switch or manual change baseband in CommManager/Phone to "auto" doesn't work. Phone doesn't change band to HSDPA and it always in GSM mode.

In stock ROM this option works in my Topaz.

Can someone does it work?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] ilyadan:
I use this switch often to preserve power (battery life is important sometimes). I use the switch located in CommManager. It worked for me every time. Even now I'm with 3G and HSDPA disabled. When I enable 3G, it goes back to "H" and sometimes "3G" instead of "E". In some places there is no coverage of 3G network, then it returned to "E" temporally. It was working in all Photon ROMs.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] MarioM1974:
OK, I did two times Hard Reset and now it works. It seems that my fault.

Thanks
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
@@ilyadan:

Thanks, appreciate it :). and thanks for clarifying the 3G switch.

@@MarioM1974: Good that now you made it working.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] uberto.costanzo:
hi prabhat, download link no work please link....

thanks for your work
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] vyis:
Take a look 2 page above and you will get your answer

if you can't find it,

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=15997979&postcount=330
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] EgorLev:
after many tests finaly back to 1.3 version. it seems to me 23xxx and 21xxx builds are better for Topaz than 29xxx. with all the last versions I've had performance issues, lower speed, crappy TomTom, S2U2 hanging and many other small things that made daily use a bit inconvenient
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thanks for your feedback. Actually 23152 is the last COM3 HTC branch build that was leaked and 29022 is from COM3 MS branch and hope the last. I liked the 23152 build but I feel 29022 is better in my case.

May be I will try to have another parallel edition/builds with latest from COM5 or may be a 23152 Build :confused:
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] TD2IN:
Prabhat, can you send me the last 23152 build ROM that you had? I will like to test and see once.

But I see most of all now using 29022 build :D
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
I have sent you the PM for the build. Do let me know ur feedback as well ;)
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] expressive:
hello , i tried this rom and i don't like few things. first change hour format from am/pm to 24h and cant turn off vibration then tapping screen.

I like to know its my fault or impossible? :)

Thanks,rom is awesome:)
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Hello,

These are customization settings and you can change as below:

1) 24hr Format: Go to sense -> Settings TAB: Select "Date & Time". Now you have a option to have 24-hour format. Select that and you are good :).

2) Turn off vibration: Go to sense -> Settings TAB: Select "Personalize". Now select "Vibration" -> You will see a checkbox that you can uncheck to get what you want.

Hope this will help you.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] TD2IN:
Thanks for the link in PM. I have compared both... but to me I could not find much visible difference in performance :confused:. What is the best way to compare these builds?

This thing may be every one need as default as this will save little of battery life?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
You can use any benchmark software like SBP Benchmark (Free) for this purpose. So for this you will have to:

1. Flash the ROM and do hard reset.

2. Go to AirPlane mode (disable all network connection)

3. You can also disable screen off

4. Install SPB Benchmark

5. Do Soft Reset

6. Run SPB Benchmark : Select the "Main Test" option, and disable external software tests like word and IE or file explorer (whole category)...

Yes it is already in with the next editions.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] TD2IN:
I have requested at above site for the download but not received the download link yet :(. Does some one has any copy?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Looks like their site is not working for download.... I had one old copy that you can grab from here.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] :
is there a edition with cookie home tab style with multiple pages and multiple calender events?

thanks
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
It is already in the next UX Edition Release... will be out soon.

Also please note that My "FULL Edition" will be called as "Standard Edition" from next release onward.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] :
thank you. I liked the FULL rom but was looking for a cookies style.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Photon ROM 6.5 Release (v.2.0) | 03 Sept 2011

::: Release time for NEW ROM (ver. 2.0) :::

Note:

- The UX edition ROM is having ALL same SYS and Features like FULL ROM, but with extra tweaks and add-on applications.

- The Lite edition ROM is having ALL same SYS and Features like FULL ROM, but without Manila / Sense.

- FULL Edition is now called as Standard Edition.

Downloads/ROM Updates:

Photon ROM 6.5 Standard Edition

Photon ROM 6.5 UX Edition

Photon ROM 6.5 Lite Edition

Get What you want from ROM Update Folder.

What is New (General/ALL Editions):

- Updated HTC Framework, HTC Scroll and HTC Util.

- Updated STK Service Packages (Sim Tool Kit).

- Enabled Windows Mobile default Call Recorder (Enabled in Phone canvas Menu as well)

- In-Call recorder now has Clearer 2-Way recording. (*** See WiKi for more info on Call Recording ***)

- Disable default Vibrate on screen touch; can be enable from settings, if require.

- Removed Microsoft My Phone & MarketPlace.

- Now HTC Albulm close on OK.

What is New (UX Edition):

- Photon ROM Collection Theme as Default Theme

- Photon ROM Collection Wallpaper, Ringtones and SMS Tones.

- Default theme is changed in Windows Media Player to look more mature.

- Cookies HomeTab (CHT 1.8.5) based Manila/Sense Home. [Install CHT Editor 1.8.5.1, If you need advance editor for Manila Home]

- Updated uTask.

- Removed Titanium Home, as this ROM is CHT based.

- Improved Camera Operation/Menu selection.

Bug Fixes:

- None.

Also added Images for ROM editions on the first and second posts also added Signature Banner for users.

Hope you will enjoy using this ROM.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] Duwenbasden:
Can anybody get a mirror up? I'll be lucky if I get a non-broken 7z file (I am using 7-zip) in 10 tries.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Hey, The OLD Mirror is up with the new ROM Update files.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] :
thank you for the Cookie home based ROM. I have just installed your UX edition of ROM and this looks very good :).

thank you for good work.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] qwilliam:
just flashed the ux version of your newest rom (2.0), and this issue is still present. have you had a chance to take a look at the solution (provided link)? any timeframe on when it'll be resolved?

also another little naggle with the native contacts app (the ms one, not the htc app). but, seeing as i don't really use the native contacts app, it's a non-starter for me.

other than adjusting to using cht, everything looks pretty sweet. thanks for your hard work. keep us posted about the gap issue though.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] TD2IN:
Hi, liked the UX edition this time a lot with new theme and rings. Also liked the CHT home integration. Thanks for the good ROM.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] qwilliam:
has anyone been able to use the cht lockscreen with the ux version?

installed cht editor. read the notes on the cht thread that passcode should be disabled before enabling cht lockscreen, so i removed my passcode. enabled cht lockscreen and "lock on standby" option in cht editor. chose "manila" as the lockscreen style. soft reset, but phone does not lock. manually locking the phone also uses the hd mini style.

am i missing a step somewhere? it feels like i should be setting a "lock phone after X mins" option somewhere, but i'm not able to find it.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thank you and good to know that you are enjoying the ROM.

Hi qwilliam, Thanks for reminding me the issue. It was completely out of my mind :(... Sorry for that. Will have this fix soon with newer package.

Reg. MS Contact App: I will investigate to see if that is really an issue.

Thanks for your feedback :).

Thanks for your feedback :).

Hi qwilliam, Thanks for your feedback...I will look into this issue.

I have not tested that part as I have not used the CHT lock screen yet :(.

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] qwilliam:
thanks for all your hard work. really enjoy using your rom. :)

what is the resolution of the included wallpaper pictures? i'm looking for new wallpapers to add since i found out about cookie's random wallpaper quick link. :D
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thank you for your feedback :).

The wallpaper resolution for Diamond2 (all included wallpaper) is: 480 x 800.

Reg. the the Menu GAP issue you referred:

I have solved the issue using new DLL from 6.5.3 build, but as the DLL are part of UI and keep running all time, so it is difficult to replace using a CAB patch/hotfix. But these can be replace using any advanced explorer like Resco Explorer. If you like I can give you the files and you can replace? Do let me know.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] :
If you can post the DLL I can also see how that change the menu.

Also how do I add signature to my posts?

thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] TD2IN:
+ 1 for DLLs to test.

EDIT:

Hi mur_bbsr: For signature you can click on "USER CP" menu at top there you will have "Edit Signature" under "Settings & Options".
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Photon ROM 2.0 Menu Enhancement (Optional Update)

Hello,

Here are the files (Driver DLL) that you need to replace in your Device (\windows folder) if you wanted to have a nice Menu instead of a little visible GAP as pointed by "qwilliam".

Note: This is only UI/Menu enhancements and NOT A MANDATORY UPDATE.

How To Update:

1) Download the attached "PhotonROM.2.0.MenuEnhancement.7z"

2) Unpack using 7-ZIP to get 2 DLL files in your PC/Laptop.

3) Copy these DLL files to Device \Windows folder and replace existing file.

Note: You will need 3rd party Explorer (ex: Resco Explorer) to copy these to device.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] voxter:
Dear Prabhat,

Many thanks for the ROM, I'm really enjoying it. Feels like a second life to my old phone :)
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] :
Is there any Windows Phone 7 style theme that I can use for my Diamond2 over Photon ROM?

thank.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] fantasticangle:
can u upload it as a cab file
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Hi, Good to know this :) It is my pleasure to give the best to my friends here, from what I can do for my own device :).

I have already replied to other thread that you asked... Still adding here for others too...

Yes, there are several WP7 style themes out there. But they can not get Nativity install, but require another application / core layer like: ThrottleLauncher, Host, SBP Mobile Shell etc.

There are several popular ones like (require other core):

1) Host: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=685928

2) By Fireslave for ThrottleLauncher: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=859799

There are some which does not require other Core:

1) Classic CHome Style: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=504716

2) MetroHome: http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1169090

I have tried all these except the newer MetroHome.

I liked the

Host edition

as that is not very heavy on Diamond2 device.

The one for ThrottleLauncher is too heavy.

To me the MetroHome also looks good that you can try... May be I will also try some time on my Lite ROM :).

Some months ago, when I was testing my Lite Edition ROM, I liked the Host Style WP7 Theme (See attached images of those). So now choice is yours to test and pick your theme.

As the DLL file is a driver file, so I am not sure if the cab can replace those files when the device is running. So I have provided as files. You can use any 3rd party explorer like Resco Explorer (not free) or Total Commander (This is free | Download from here) to replace the files in file into your device\Windows folder and overwrite.

Note: This will be a part of next release so that user need not do this manually. Sorry for this trouble :(.

Let me know if you need any help doing this?

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] ilyadan:
ROM tweaks

Hi!

I found this topic, it's mostly for chiefs, but can be useful for us users as well.

Tips and triks.

Hope it will do some good ;)
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thanks ilyadan, I have read that when I started cooking Rom :). So may stuffs are there which is very useful.

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] rss5374:
thank you for your job but i cant download from uploaded to site . can u help me?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
You can get from OLD Mirror. Let me know if you still has any issue to download?

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] :
Hello, any new buils expected soon?

Also is there any plan to have Cookies Home Tab 2.0 with UX edition?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] sapphire_pro:
Thanks for the great work!

Why is the Flip Clock so slow actually?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
mur_bsr, I am working on some more compatible packages (changes/upgrade) for 6.5.3 based build... Once that is stable we will have another release. May be another week time I need apart from my other schedules :(

Reg. CHT 2.0: The CHT 2.0 is too heavy on hardware that we have for Diamond2 and is designed for HD2 kind of hardware. This is because of its widget framework etc... I know we can install CHT2 and it works on Diamond2, but you can feel the slowness :D and restart of sense some time too. That is the reason I am kind of avoiding including 2.0 on my ROM. You can always use CHT 2.0 over My "Standard ROM" :).

sapphire_pro, How much free ram you have (the moment you feel the flip is slow)? I know it is slow, but not that visible for me in my device... So if you can let me know the free RAM so that we can see the load there and try to optimize if possible?

Cheers!!!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] :
Thanks for the clarification... Hope to get you test complete soon and waiting for installing new ROM. Also let me know if you need any testing help I can contribute some.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Ok Sure... I will love ot see feedback :)

REg FB TAB: Currently it does not exists... may be after some time it may come... Need time though.

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Beta test started for my Next ROM

Hello Friends,

Beta test started for my NEXT ROM with whole new features and that will be release in couple of days :).

Some of the features will be:

- New Messaging Client with Secure BOX

- New Manila 2.5.2021 with People TAB Sync with Facebook.

- New WiFi settings/wizards with IP + WiFi on Demand

- Other bug fixes from OLD release.

Hope you will like :).

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Photon 6.5 Ver 1.2 Release | 16 Feb 2011

Now it is release time of the NEW ROM (ver. 1.2) after ~107 downloads of my previous ROM (1.1) and success of beta tests :).

Download:

Photon 6.5 ROM from MediaFire

Condition: Please leave your comment(s) :).

What is New:

1) Now having Manila Core 2.5.2019 + with Manila Home 2.5.2022.

2) New Messaging Client 1.8 with Secure BOX.

3) Manila People TAB Sync working with Facebook.

4) New WiFi settings/wizards with IP + WiFi on Demand.

5) All New HTC Peep including latest Security HotFix.

6) Flash Lite 3.1.

Bug Fixes:

Some bug fixes from the OLD release.

Hope you will like this :).

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] voxter:
@prabhat - does the ROM support video calling? Thank you!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] latinohot:
after a day of testin the new release, i must say that the only thing I hate

is the settings being tied to the settings tab in manila, other than that this rom is showing potential for a every day user
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
No it does not support video calling, it has a 2g dialer.

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thanks for your feedback. I will try to have what you want (settings should take to direct settings instead of manila setting page...) I too like that way ;)

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] latinohot:
Will try this reg edit to see if it works in the meantime

HKLM\Security\Shell\StartInfo\HideSettings and change 1 to 0
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] porkovich:
Hello, i am currently testing the latest rom. It has potential ! But i have some points where things can be better:

1. There is no switch from 2g to 3g in the comm manager. I have difficulty changing the band right now. I want to be on 2g for better battery. You can insert a switch.

2. The lack of a Reboot Application is a pain. I needed to install additional app so i can set up my rom, and soft reset it for things to take effect.

3. The settings button in the start menu sends you directly to the Sence Settings Tab, not a good decision. I think that it's better to have it the normal way, both ways.

So, that's for now, i will continue testing the rom ! Do you consider using a greater build , like the 29007, i had it for some time with the EnergyRom, and i was qiute happy.

Cheers ! :) keep up the good work !!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Hi latinohot, I dont think this will work... But my friend has suggested some method and I will try those and lets see how that work... May be I will off the forum for few days as I will be travelling... so will get back on that soon :).

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Hello porkovich, Thanks for your input.

#1: I will try to have that switch in my next build :). That will be a good change. Thanks for your input on that.

#2: As I said it does not have any extra apps and very close to stock ROM. I don't have plan SOON to ADD any restart app in ROM, but as I said in the post#3 (Additional Recommended Applications) to have CHT and the CHT has a Restart Device Option (which is a great APP for WinMo device with Manila 2.5).

#3: "latinohot" also asked the same feature and may be that will be out in my next release - soon.

I will love to get feedback from you :)...

Also my plan for using the 29007 build is there and may be that will be out after one more build.

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] porkovich:
Ihavejust one more question,regarding the 3g band. How can i switch to the 2g network. My device wasseto to 3g from the very begining and until now i cannot find a way to switch it ?

There must be a way ... can you point me in the right direction.

Thanks :)
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] EgorLev:
Try this CAB. It ads 3G switch to Comm manager.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] prabhat:
Thanks for the CAB... Any how my Next ROM will have all these included :).

Thanks.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure ROM Development] porkovich:
Hi mate, i have some more missing settings in the rom. :)

1. There is a standard setting to run NOTES during a call when you pool out the Pen from the device. It's very useful.

2. It's going to be very cool to integrate an auto lock command for the Lock Screen. It's not present in the Stock version i think, but helps a lot.

3. The actual lock screen is kind of heavy, performance wise. You can return to the stock windows one, just a clock and a small left / right slide button.

4. I have modified a Start Menu Mod, it's not mine design, i have just tweaked it up so it can be used with normal windows mobile design. It makes the Star Menu to look like a list. It's very fast and smooth. I will add the cab, so you can test it if you have any interest. The point is ... the diamond 2 is not the fastest performer, and all new things HTC developed, were made for the HD2. So even overclocked to 710mhz , my Topaz is not rendering the Star menu smoothly. This cab makes it very lite and fast, graphically, even better (for my taste :P)

( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4GPslFRQSc - here is a video of what i mean )

(all the design things i mention are just ideas, i really don't want to mess with your design and rom)

Now, i am not sure about that, but with the time , the rom is getting laggy, it's not unstable or anything but it's running slower, loading programs slower. I am back to the Energy 29007 Reference rom, set to none home screen, only DATE is active, to test the speed over time and compare it to the Photon. I think the two roms are using different drivers ... i can be wrong though.