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Do you have WINDOWS mobile 6 rom? (not talking WIZARD. I'm talking OFFICIAL WM6 ROM)

Do you know where can I find a REAL version of the OFFICIAL Windows Mobile 6 ROM? Do you have it? do you know a link?

There probably wont be anyone who will claim this. No one has it officially. Plus if anyone does they will not speak up. You might as well try getting milk from a bull.

Thanks for your prompt response... It means that all WM6 (Wizard Mobile 6) roms are a Windows Mobile 5 customization, or aren't they?
So, what's the big deal on changing from your original rom to an unknown version when you can install all apps included in these roms without risk?
At least, in your opinion, which is the best, most stable, faster and tools-rich rom out there for an HTC Wizard G4 ? Faria? X-Plore? Love? mUn? other?
I'm asking this because I tested almost all roms here, and cannot say that there is a real difference (except for the make-up details) from one to another... Maybe as an expert you can help me to take the right decision on what's the best Rom to flash...

do you want and excelent ROM??
cesarr4 said:
Thanks for your prompt response... It means that all WM6 (Wizard Mobile 6) roms are a Windows Mobile 5 customization, or aren't they?
So, what's the big deal on changing from your original rom to an unknown version when you can install all apps included in these roms without risk?
At least, in your opinion, which is the best, most stable, faster and tools-rich rom out there for an HTC Wizard G4 ? Faria? X-Plore? Love? mUn? other?
I'm asking this because I tested almost all roms here, and cannot say that there is a real difference (except for the make-up details) from one to another... Maybe as an expert you can help me to take the right decision on what's the best Rom to flash...
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Try out Xplore v1.1 ROM you will love it. If you dont find it usefull or dont notice any difference at all. Go back to your WM5 ROM.

Look at my signiture!
BTW: O2 Germany will bring a HTC P4350 with WM6 in 2 weeks.

In all honesty, they are diffrent, just not a M$ release. They are not WM5 OS files. Now as for the best, it depends on what you like. Some like my Vanilla, slot of people like Xplore. It all really depends on what you are going to use it for.

nottoosmart said:
In all honesty, they are diffrent, just not a M$ release. They are not WM5 OS files. Now as for the best, it depends on what you like. Some like my Vanilla, slot of people like Xplore. It all really depends on what you are going to use it for.
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I'm very proud to talk with a ROM creator (seriously). So tell me more about your vanilla ROM... I tested the latest (I think) version of this rom. It was really nice but it doesn't have some tools/programs than others have.
I'm looking for a fast ROM that contains useful teaks and tools to manage the phone as easier as possible.
I use my phone as a mobile office (MMS and SMS are critical to me, good reception at call time, Word, Excel and PDF viewer are critical too, connect to WiFi networks, ActiveSync) and sometimes (specially in airports while waiting for a flight) as a fun center.
Rarely I browse the Internet or use my phone as MP3 player or movie player.
Sounds like I can use the WM5 that came with my phone but I found it SOOooo slow for every task I do.
based on these expectations, what do you think is the best rom for me?

LOL. This is the reason i Started cooking.
Mine does not have all those apps, you are correct. But thats why its a Vanilla version. It gives a (somewhat) stable building ground for ROM Cookers to get a close to clean version without all the tearing and ripping out others includes.

Reffering 2 Xplore v1.1 ROM
Okay, whats up with the WIFI(won't turn on)? doesn't work on my Cingular 8125 plus the MMS too, can't receive o send. Apart from that its okay(doesn't have memory issue like other Roms)...but i had to go back to Most beautiful coz of the WIFI & MMS.... anyone got a solution?
Oh and another question i downloaded the ipl/spl 3... but when i extract it with WINrar... it shows the nkf... something blah blah file... like how do i flash the ipl/spl 3... on my fone?

bjerry101 said:
Okay, whats up with the WIFI(won't turn on)? doesn't work on my Cingular 8125 plus the MMS too, can't receive o send. Apart from that its okay(doesn't have memory issue like other Roms)...but i had to go back to Most beautiful coz of the WIFI & MMS.... anyone got a solution?
Oh and another question i downloaded the ipl/spl 3... but when i extract it with WINrar... it shows the nkf... something blah blah file... like how do i flash the ipl/spl 3... on my fone?
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For many people just two registrysettings solved the wifi issu. I posted it several time in the xplore thread. Just have a look and read.
HKLM\Comm\TnetWln1\Parms\HTCPreloadstatus --> 1
HKLM\Comm\TnetWln1\Parms\HTCPreloadWifi --> 1

If you want an official WM6 ROM you can get those from the Official Windows Mobile 6 SDK . You can get them here.
But I don't know if these ROMs can be adapted to an real PDA...

That's a Nice and interesting question, my friend...
Anybody knows if it is possible to rip the rom from a virtual PDA and load it into a real PDA?

GPS s/w (MapKing 2007) not working in WM6.1

As in topic, i've tried to flash to a couple of cooked WM 6.1.
but sad to say, my MapKing just won't load up.
got hang up & it just sit there whole day.
any solution?
can't live w/o the GPS.

You're using G10 or R12 version of MapKing? As far as Ive seen, R12 is the newer version and it takes a hell lot of memory compared to G10.
I wish Google Maps were offline
Regards,
Carty..

yes, go back to 6.0
wtf is up with ppl upgrading to 6.1 and then *****ing that some software doesnt work

Carty said:
You're using G10 or R12 version of MapKing? As far as Ive seen, R12 is the newer version and it takes a hell lot of memory compared to G10.
I wish Google Maps were offline
Regards,
Carty..
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i'm on mapking 2007

XtreMe_G said:
yes, go back to 6.0
wtf is up with ppl upgrading to 6.1 and then *****ing that some software doesnt work
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do u've a solution for mi?
it's not working on my TyTN II as well as Cruise.
i'm not sure if it's with the WM6.1 or the s/w itself.
i bet u're just trying to clock more post by posting some sh|t around.

if ppl like you did more research instead of posting crap like this, the ppl like me dont need to clock more post by posting useless ****.
if you did search you might find that some ppl are having problems using gps with 6.1, not the same software but some might apply to your case, there is even someone who confirms that mapking 2007 works on 6.1

I have MK2007 and have used it with no problems using Duttys 6.1 UC ROM... didnt do anything special except run GPSTool (or QuickGPS) before hand and it picked up about 5 or 6 sats....

you gotta put more info then that. Has it worked before? Do you know the software is compatible? Are you sure you are using the right settings? COM4??? Has other software work okay on your device? Try GPStool and see if you can even pick up GPS satelittes at all.

MK just won't load up, i can't even get into the MK.
okie: here's my update.
MK 2007 doesn't seems to work, i've try the original MapKing R12 (Bundle) & it works like a charm.
did it on my TyTN II, now even SPB Clone is working.
will try out on the Cruise later.

WM 6.1 ce os 5.2.19202 (Build 19202)

Hi,
I think, i found WM 6.1 5.2.19202 for our wizard... but i'm not sure, because i can't speak chinease. (I think it is chinease^^)
Here is a link
http://bbs.xbeta.cn/thread-9911-1-1.html
Have a nice day!

kili said:
Hi,
I think, i found WM 6.1 5.2.19202 for our wizard... but i'm not sure, because i can't speak chinease. (I think it is chinease^^)
Here is a link
http://bbs.xbeta.cn/thread-9911-1-1.html
Have a nice day!
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It's in Chinese but not WWE. Mixed reviews.
Can anyone confirm that this is a legitimate version or a fake one?

It is ajc2003 rom who produced this Fantastic Rom WM6.1 For Wizard OS 5.2.19521 built 19521 WWE. I think it is in Beta 1. Insead of calling it fake, I would call it hybrid, if it even is. Here is a link to show the progress he is making with it http://bbs.xbeta.cn/forumdisplay.php?fid=11&filter=type&typeid=64

downloading... ... ...

wow that's the newest wm6.1 build for the Kraiser!
That would be so awesome if someone already ported that one for the wizard.

The core OS is a leaked evaluation version from the Motorola Q8 (1.07.24R)
I am running it on my Faraday

Pumpiron579 said:
The core OS is a leaked evaluation version from the Motorola Q8 (1.07.24R)
I am running it on my Faraday
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well....what do you think so far??...feedback man!!!

Working great on my Fararaday. GnatGoSplat is the Cooker. He is the one behind this project; [Mar 24, 2008] Boring ROMs 5.2.1629 for AT&T, T-Mobile and now vanilla flavored!
Maybe you can ask him if he would port that build over and make it work with our Wizard

The 19202 I ported to Tornado and StarTrek are WM6.1 Standard. It wouldn't work well on a Wizard because you'd have to use the Dpad for everything, the touchscreen wouldn't work.
I can port any WM6.1, but Wizard should have the Professional version for touchscreen support.

Indeed the latest O2 (MWG) device Zinc II is running based on this build (refer to the pix attached)

just flashed this and also pulled it apart... i'm going to test it for a bit, but this version is basically TNT 19199. splash, customizing screen and version (CE OS 5.2.19202 (Build 191999.1.0.0)TNT) feel is the same too....
we'll see what's up with it, im guessing just a few modules were changed or maybe not even that, but still a good rom just like TNT's. too bad i can't find a real 19202...
btw, 19209 is available now... looks like a port of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380913&highlight=19209

Any working links?

ndn715 said:
just flashed this and also pulled it apart... i'm going to test it for a bit, but this version is basically TNT 19199. splash, customizing screen and version (CE OS 5.2.19202 (Build 191999.1.0.0)TNT) feel is the same too....
we'll see what's up with it, im guessing just a few modules were changed or maybe not even that, but still a good rom just like TNT's. too bad i can't find a real 19202...
btw, 19209 is available now... looks like a port of this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380913&highlight=19209
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I am in Las Vegas attending CTIA Wireless show. MS has officially released WM6.1 today at this event. I checked some phones running 6.1 on MS booth and found the OS version is 5.2.19204 (Build 5.2.19204.1.0.1) on Tilt and 5.2.19524 on a Touch Dual. I think the Wizard is just too old hence I didn't see any displayed.

hottnikkz said:
Any working links?
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trust me, you don't want it, unless you are good are relocalizing roms. completely in chinese and the registry doesnt convert to rgu, making it a little hard to change the language

ndn715 said:
trust me, you don't want it, unless you are good are relocalizing roms. completely in chinese and the registry doesnt convert to rgu, making it a little hard to change the language
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Ahh, understood. Thanks for the heads up. Saved me a few hours of searching for sure!

5.2.19209_ATT_test.rar Port
Here is the ATT test rom port I did. Its just SYS, OEM and ROM folder ready for any kitchen. Keep in mind guys it still have some WM6.1 issues ....but much more stable. So far Good battery life, no hangups atleast on my MDA and 8125. Try it and share your experience with XDA community.
Thanks
Happy Cooking.
Download
http://rapidshare.com/files/104332649/5.2.19209_ATT_test.rar.html
Link for more info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380913

villaboy25 said:
Here is the ATT test rom port I did. Its just SYS, OEM and ROM folder ready for any kitchen. Keep in mind guys it still have some WM6.1 issues ....but much more stable. So far Good battery life, no hangups atleast on my MDA and 8125. Try it and share your experience with XDA community.
Thanks
Happy Cooking.
Download
http://rapidshare.com/files/104332649/5.2.19209_ATT_test.rar.html
Link for more info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380913
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Thanks, I'll give this a go when I get home from work.

villaboy25 said:
Here is the ATT test rom port I did. Its just SYS, OEM and ROM folder ready for any kitchen. Keep in mind guys it still have some WM6.1 issues ....but much more stable. So far Good battery life, no hangups atleast on my MDA and 8125. Try it and share your experience with XDA community.
Thanks
Happy Cooking.
Download
http://rapidshare.com/files/104332649/5.2.19209_ATT_test.rar.html
Link for more info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=380913
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thank u sir.

thanks.
will have a go with this build, thanks for sharing.

NEW OS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=382061

Windows Mobile 6.5 has gone gold?

Just found this article over on Engadget that proclaims that (via Twitter) Microsoft has announced that 6.5 has, indeed, gone gold.
Engadget Post here.

Cool, but haven't most of us flashed to some cooked v. already? Neat, but mundane-ish.

Sounds great! I hope microsoft will release it soon.

Can I still get it when my phone isn't flashed and is still on default software?

Ok, for those of you who had the at&t "Tilt" (Kaiser), if we use the same timeline....MS RTM'd 6.5, let's say they ship it in July. If we use that as a benchmark, and remember how long it took at&t to release 6.1 for the Tilt, it will be December 09 at the EARLIEST before we could see (if at all) 6.5 show up "officially" on the Touch Pro. LOL.......
If it wasn't for the cooks on XDA, we'd be slaves to whenever the carriers would get around to releasing updates. "Timely manor" is not in their vocabulary.

cbreze said:
Cool, but haven't most of us flashed to some cooked v. already? Neat, but mundane-ish.
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So how is this mundane? We have been running beta software up to this point.

jcotterman said:
So how is this mundane? We have been running beta software up to this point.
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Chill man, it's sarcasm. Did ya notice the eyes rolling? But it's not going to be a whole lot diff except for hopefully less buggy, and the beta's I've been running have been really pretty solid for the most part. I'm looking forward to this as much as anybody. Lets loosen up. Life's way to short.

Good news, but I don't think there will be many differences with current custom 6.5 roms. Of course it's good to have the latest stable version as the base for custom roms.

jcotterman said:
Just found this article over on Engadget that proclaims that (via Twitter) Microsoft has announced that 6.5 has, indeed, gone gold.
Engadget Post here.
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No gold, no happy!
6.5 is very slowly！

Might not be "gold" but the roms on XDA are pretty good. Installed 6.5 last night, MUCH faster than 6.1. UI has NO lag.
rigelfrog said:
No gold, no happy!
6.5 is very slowly！
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p51d007 said:
Might not be "gold" but the roms on XDA are pretty good. Installed 6.5 last night, MUCH faster than 6.1. UI has NO lag.
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With TF3D or with the new 6.5 look?

iceman4357 said:
With TF3D or with the new 6.5 look?
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Either or. It's about a billion times faster.

The rom I downloaded, was RRE's series 6, 6.5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506837
He has the default wm6.5 interface (called chrome) & the tf3d interface. You simply toggle the one you want from the today screen.
My Fuze is MUCH faster... no screen lag, even when rotating. I'm still using the TF3D interface, haven't had much time to tinker with anything...too busy at work. If you've never flashed one, other than a rom update from a carrier (if yours is carrier locked), you'll need to do some reading. Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448008
Simple, straight forward steps on how to flash one.
I already knew what I needed, but ran the instructions step by step..."stupidly simple" as I like to call it. Once you get hard SPL changed,
flashing is the same (if you use the Rom Update Utility). It updates, reboots, and you are done.
iceman4357 said:
With TF3D or with the new 6.5 look?
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I have been waiting for 6.5 to be out of beta before flashing. I will probably flash 6.5 tonight anyways...even if 6.5 is gold...it will be awhile before we get our hands on an offical release.

Yeah, if you have an at&t fuze....I remember when the 6.1 update came out...it took at&t over 6 months to finally release it "officially".
The 6.5 is the first "cooked" rom I've used. I won't use a "carrier" rom update
again. These are for lack of another term, bloat free.
This one has a few apps and some really nice tools that i download and install
anyway. The program "update" utility is really nice to have.
krook6023 said:
.it will be awhile before we get our hands on an offical release.
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p51d007 said:
The rom I downloaded, was RRE's series 6, 6.5 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=506837
He has the default wm6.5 interface (called chrome) & the tf3d interface. You simply toggle the one you want from the today screen.
My Fuze is MUCH faster... no screen lag, even when rotating. I'm still using the TF3D interface, haven't had much time to tinker with anything...too busy at work. If you've never flashed one, other than a rom update from a carrier (if yours is carrier locked), you'll need to do some reading. Read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448008
Simple, straight forward steps on how to flash one.
I already knew what I needed, but ran the instructions step by step..."stupidly simple" as I like to call it. Once you get hard SPL changed,
flashing is the same (if you use the Rom Update Utility). It updates, reboots, and you are done.
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I chg's the rom on my Tilt from 6.0 to 6.1 and would like to do the same on my Fuze 6.1 to 6.5. Can this be done without reinstalling all my software or was it like the Tilt, start from scratch?

Start from scratch. One of the guys at work changed his tilt from 6.1 to 6.5 and loves it.
Rickgig said:
I chg's the rom on my Tilt from 6.0 to 6.1 and would like to do the same on my Fuze 6.1 to 6.5. Can this be done without reinstalling all my software or was it like the Tilt, start from scratch?
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getting 6.5
Im very sure this is a noob question but how do I get WM 6.5? My AT&T Fuze (which is aparently the "raphael" ) I have 6.1 and whenever I use WM update it tells me I have the latest version. wtf. or is 6.5 even officialy out yet?

xOCEANx said:
Im very sure this is a noob question but how do I get WM 6.5? My AT&T Fuze (which is aparently the "raphael" ) I have 6.1 and whenever I use WM update it tells me I have the latest version. wtf. or is 6.5 even officialy out yet?
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It's not officially out yet as I understand.
The link posted within the quote from my post above will take you where you need to go for the 6.5 rom. I haven't done it yet and it was really painless on my Tilt when I had it.
I am assuming that this ROM doesn't contain the bloatware that we have to deal with in the official "AT&T" ROM. I mention this cause there was a little trick that had to be done in order to bypass the bloatware load. It really wasn't that tough although it did take me a coule of tries before I got it right.
If you haven't modified your phone much then just follow the instructions. If you've added software and other tweeks... you will have to reload them again (based on the reply from "p51d007").
If you need help this board is awesome. Also you can send me a PM and I'll try to help best I can.

stay with 6.1 or move to 6.5? Pros? Cons?

while there was not a definitive WinMo 6.5 release, i didnt even consider moving to a 6.5 based ROM, but now that release date is closer, I´ve yet to see a pros and Cons of windows mobile 6.1 vs. winMo6.5.
I´ve a Diamond, so memory use is a concern.
i use manila 2.1 (hopefully 2.5 soon) so windows native dialogues are (nearly) over, and I dont need titanium WinMo6.5 native today UI.
Shall I move to 6.5 or stay with 6.1?
what advantages has a ROM based on 6.5 compared to a 6.1 ROM?
best regards

Amazed by nobody having a view into Win 6.1 vs 6.5!!!

I thought this thread would've actually been more popular... Lol.
sirgawain123 said:
I´ve a Diamond, so memory use is a concern.
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I'm not quite sure why you say that's a concern... According to Wikipedia, your Diamond has 192mb RAM (see this page), is that not true...? I'm running WM6.5 on my Elf with only 64mb RAM..
sirgawain123 said:
i use manila 2.1 (hopefully 2.5 soon) so windows native dialogues are (nearly) over, and I dont need titanium WinMo6.5 native today UI.
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As for M2D, I never really liked it much, so even with WM6.1 I never used it... I've gotten quite attached to the Titanium layout actually.. It's different, but it works well once you're use to it. Keep in mind I can only give you my opinions on upgrading.....
Pros
Easier navigation - Virtually any scrolling window can be 'dragged' up or down by dragging inside the contents instead of the scrollbar, makes it finger-friendly.
Speed - Obviously depending on who's ROM you install, many of them have had the really memory intensive applications and settings removed. This also depends on the device it was intended for; for my little Elf a lot was removed... But it's flying nicely.
PIN code prompt - I know it's minor, but every little bit counts; the PIN code prompt is always on top when the device starts up. With WM6.1 I had to invoke the 'phone' side sometimes just to put my PIN in.
Cons
Selecting files - Because of the tap-and-drag scrolling, you can't drag a selection box around a number of files in a window that scrolls.. If the window contents don't scroll, you can still do this though.
Compatibility - Many of the today screen plugins I used to use have had to be replaced with other apps; the WM6.5 today screen can be set to the old style (WM6.1), but it's your choice.
Other than those, I can't really think of much else that makes WM6.5 better or worse than WM6.1... The rest is really up to you to decide. For me, I'm more than happy with it and I have no intention of going back to 6.1 at all.

you got to try the cooked 6.5 roms to really know the BIG difference.
and you can still go back to 6.1 if you don't like it.

TheRem said:
you got to try the cooked 6.5 roms to really know the BIG difference.
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Too true... Try, try, and try again. Then try another one for good measure. Lol. I think I've changed between about 6 different ROMs in the last two weeks. I keep going back to Dsixda's Onyx ROMs though...

ZaLiTH said:
Too true... Try, try, and try again. Then try another one for good measure. Lol. I think I've changed between about 6 different ROMs in the last two weeks. I keep going back to Dsixda's Onyx ROMs though...
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Thanks prervious posters for sharing their views.
So the question would be, for a similar ROM tried with each of both cores, and disregarding the user interface preferences :
Is 6.5 lighter than 6.1?
Is 6.5 faster?
Is 6.5 more stable?
If there are three "yes"....i´ll move to 6.5!
If 6.5 is heavier on memory, but more stable and faster.....I´ll check if my device memory and aplication usage allows to move up.
if 6.5 is either slower or less stable....I´ll stay at 6.1 unless i fall in love with titanium UI!

sirgawain123 said:
Is 6.5 lighter than 6.1?
Is 6.5 faster?
Is 6.5 more stable?
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the answer is NO to all three... it's still in BETA so lets just wait for the real thing that will come out on October 6.

Test 6.5 and decide for yourself!
I have 6.5 on my Universal with only 64mb of RAM and I´m quite happy with it, so do not worry and go for it!
If you donñt like it you can always go back

TheRem said:
the answer is NO to all three... it's still in BETA so lets just wait for the real thing that will come out on October 6.
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I'd have to agree with the first part of TheRem's post here... (nothing personal ) But go with orb300's suggestion:
orb3000 said:
Test 6.5 and decide for yourself!
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As I said, I'm running WM6.5 on my little Elf without any trouble.. Sure it's not quite as fast as some of the WM6.1 ROMs around here, but it's definitely faster than the standard ROM that came with the phone nearly a year back! Your Diamond should handle it a lot better with the higher amount of RAM available...
Either way, before you do any of that.... Make sure you install HardSPL first!! That way you'll still be able to flash a working ROM again if you find one that doesn't want to start up.

As somebody esle said, its all matter of personal preference. I think 6.5 is a bit sluggish than 6.1, but i cannot go back to using 6.1.

ai6908 said:
As somebody esle said, its all matter of personal preference. I think 6.5 is a bit sluggish than 6.1, but i cannot go back to using 6.1.
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well, the user interface can be a matter of personal preference.
But the slughiness or not of the underlying system is what counts here.
So far I´m used to TF3D and intend to keep there. There are cookers which are tying Manila on top of 6.1, while others are moving to 6.5. Same happens with Mobile Shell.
So, if you are not going to use the new tytanium UI of 6.5, is it worth the upgrade?
B/R
PS: regarding Beta Status of 6.5......IT should be over now. Thats why i´m questioning now, not when initial betas were leaked.