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Are you still running the stock rom? That's why it's slow... lol.
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Lol...
Well I have been looking at that as an option (still a very real nublet to this), but would not mind getting a new rom if there was a guide showing me how to install it (which I am sure i can google). I guess the question is would getting a new rom installed would enable me to get what I want from the phone? What rom would be suggested if so for the 2 very important issues stated above (of course, in your opinion), and are there other phones that are a better deal over all than the touch diamond for my needs considering that I still have Sprint for another 2 years... Also, doesnt putting a new rom on this sucker void my insurance on this phone? Sorry for so many questions...but when i search google I get a bunch of **** that doesnt help most of the time. Last edited by fuznuts; 12-30-2008 at 05:37 PM. Reason: DIAMOND Touch...not Touch :/ |
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I'm also a newbie, but maybe my input will be of some use.
Flashing ROMs is a piece of cake, assuming you are modestly computer-literate. I got my Diamond at about 3PM on Saturday, and by 6PM I was running on new OS and radio ROMs. Go here, and read as much as you can stomach. The first post alone tells you all you really need to know. The rest is just context... The hardest part for me was finding the reset switch on the phone. (Hint: You have to take the back off.) You need to pick a ROM. Not easy, since it seems that finding actual descriptions of the various ROMs is hard to do. I read through the entire threads for 2-3 of the most popular ROMs. By doing that I was sort of able to acquire the flavor of each. Sort of. I ended up going with the most recent Juicy ROM. It seems to be a very actively maintained "bare bones" ROM. Hardly any apps are bundled in, but you get all the latest driver revisions and performance tweaks. Stuff like that. It's working well for me, but then again, I have nothing to compare it to. I also updated the radio ROM. (the new Telus) Some people find that to increase battery life, and/or improve reception. YMMV. The performance of my Diamond seems fine. Which aspects of yours seem slow? I'm sure that flashing ROMs can void your warranty, but unless you outright brick your phone, you can easily reverse your changes and go back to dead stock. I can't believe that there aren't any streaming video apps out there that would meet your needs. YouTube comes right on the phone, and I believe people are streaming off of Hulu. I'm not sure how, but I'm sure you could find out. |
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Dave's suggestion above should make your phone as fast as you want it to be. I am running a Juicy's 4.4 with much success in regards to speed and functionality.
Have you tried Kinoma Freeplay? Its great for streaming Audible books, LIve365 radio, ORB, SHOUTcast radio, youtube, and flickr. It also serves as a media player/showcase for your personal files. Hope that helps!
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@ Dave: in regard to which aspects seem slow...its pretty much all of it truthfully. It isnt all the time, but the thing that really sucks is the fact that I have to go through about 6 steps just to really close a program. Regarding Hulu...is it free? I know youtube is...
@ Steve: I have never tried kinoma freeplay. I am assuming it, and all the other streams it enables the user to access are free? I am relatively on the poor side and this phone was truthfully purchased to allow me to cost-effectively enjoy keeping up with news and the state of the economy/nation while also being able to stream radio. I am on the move a lot, so cable television isnt always an option and I really wanted to make the MOST out of my phone's unlimited data plan--which i hear sprint's is one of the best price-wise. |
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Hulu is free, one of my favorite web sites of all time. I would also suggest flashing to a new rom. It is dead simple and really does improve the performance. I use mightymikes and really like it over the stock rom. It gets rid of all the crap thats not needed and really speeds things up, which is try of most other rom's. The stock one is pretty bad.
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