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SetHSDPA.zip -- anyone tried it?

I found this file on ftp:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/Uploads/Hermes/SetHSDPA.zip
I don't know who uploaded it and where is it from (probably an ExtROM).
I used cabextract and strings commands to see what's in there, it seems released by HTC, as it contains this string, very similar to others found on other HTC binaries:
d:\My Documents\HTC\Proj\Hermes\SetHSDPA\Windows Mobile 5.0 Pocket PC SDK (ARMV4 I)\Release\SetHSDPA.pdb
Anyone tried it? Is it really working? Is there more info about this I am missing?... thanks!

Whats it do?
Apart from Set HSDPA ?!?!?

Oh yeah, pof !
Also just discovered it on the ftp.
Mystification or leeched from a HTC server ?
The exe won't run on the PDA, but what should it do if run on a PC ?
On the one hand I keep away from trying out dubious software on the PC (won't catch me one of those tricky rootkit trojans or the like).
On the other hand you can also find information on this code here:
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060707
and here
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060720
Only problem is:
I do not understand Japanese...
But I'm sure someone here can read this and can report what our friends far away in Japan might have found out
[Calling for xda-dev members from Japan !]
Also I'd be interested in finding out what it does as I always "only" get very good UMTS speed with my HTC here, though HSDPA is there (checked with one of those Mobile Connect Data Cards).
So my TyTN is either not (yet) HSDPA enabled or somehow it is unable to "understand" the encoding from the network here and falls back to UMTS.
Interesting anyway, but I'm sure we will find out about it soon.

Oh yeah, pof !
Also just discovered it on the ftp.
Mystification or leeched from a HTC server ?
The exe won't run on the PDA, but what should it do if run on a PC ?
On the one hand I keep away from trying out dubious software on the PC (won't catch me one of those tricky rootkit trojans or the like).
On the other hand you can also find information on this code here:
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060707
and here
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060720
Only problem is:
I do not understand Japanese...
But I'm sure someone here can read this and can report what our friends far away in Japan might have found out
[Calling for xda-dev members from Japan !]
Also I'd be interested in finding out what it does as I always "only" get very good UMTS speed with my HTC here, though HSDPA is there (checked with one of those Mobile Connect Data Cards).
So my TyTN is either not (yet) HSDPA enabled or somehow it is unable to "understand" the encoding from the network here and falls back to UMTS.
Interesting anyway, but I'm sure we will find out about it soon.

ghl10000 said:
The exe won't run on the PDA, but what should it do if run on a PC ?
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You have to run the .lnk file, not the .exe file, this is what it does: SetHSDPA.exe /Enable
ghl10000 said:
On the other hand you can also find information on this code here:
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060707
and here
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060720
Only problem is:
I do not understand Japanese...
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Neither do I, but I'm sure someone will be able to translate if there's anything interesting there
ghl10000 said:
Also I'd be interested in finding out what it does as I always "only" get very good UMTS speed with my HTC here, though HSDPA is there (checked with one of those Mobile Connect Data Cards).
So my TyTN is either not (yet) HSDPA enabled or somehow it is unable to "understand" the encoding from the network here and falls back to UMTS.
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Yes, I am always getting UMTS speeds too...

Yes, I am original writer of those articles in my blog
20060707 is written about SetHSDPA.exe option, and 20060720 is about English ROM for Dopod CHT9000 (actually for Dopod 838 Pro that just released in Singapore).
I guess SetHSDPA.exe is in the ROM of all HTC hermes devices. The "SetHSDPA.exe /enable" or "SetHSDPA.exe /disable" is described on PreAutoRun.txt file in \Windows folder of Hermes, and be executed it at the first (or hard reset) initializing process of device(before AutoRun from Extended_ROM).
You can check whether HSDPA of your device is enabled or disabled through open the \Windows\PreAutoRun.txt. At least in case of CHT9000, HSDPA is enabled by default.
Regarding the SetHSDPA.zip on the FTP, I guess a Japanese guy (NOT me) has uploaded it, because I saw a post about uploading this file in a Japanese BBS yesterday.
In Japan, NTT DoCoMo (the largest mobile phone service provider in Japan) has started to ship Japanese version of Hermes under the "hTc Z" name from end of last month. hTc Z have also SetHSDPA.exe in the ROM, however it has DISABLED by default, because still DoCoMo has not started HSDPA service on their UMTS network (branded as "FOMA") yet. I heard it will be started end of this month or early September.
So I guess the Japanese poster of this file has copied it from his or her CHT9000, and post into the FTP with /enable shortcut (.lnk).
ghl10000 said:
On the other hand you can also find information on this code here:
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060707
and here
http://d.hatena.ne.jp/kyunga/20060720
Only problem is:
I do not understand Japanese...
But I'm sure someone here can read this and can report what our friends far away in Japan might have found out
[Calling for xda-dev members from Japan !]
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Yes you're right, I've checked on my TyTN and SetHSDPA is in \Windows folder and called from PreConfig.txt file (not PreAutoRun.txt).
There is some other interesting stuff on that file also
Many thanks for your clear explanation, I posted the details to wiki

Thanks!
pof said:
Many thanks for your clear explanation, I posted the details to wiki
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My V1605 shows "disable" in preconfig.txt. Phoned customer support at VF business and was told that this was correct as they are currently only supporting HSDPA on data cards. At this time it is not clear if/when this may change! This is totally different to what I was told when I ordered it.
Since I got my t-mob data card at the weekend I thought the V1605 was slow.
The sethsdpa.ink will not run on my device so I assume it is a first boot only thing, if not somebody please tell me how to make it run!
Phil

low405 said:
The sethsdpa.ink will not run on my device so I assume it is a first boot only thing, if not somebody please tell me how to make it run!
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just put .exe and .lnk in the same folder, and click on .lnk. Nothing is displayed on the screen (as it is intended to run at boot time, and you don't want to see popups when booting), but HSDPA is then enabled.

pof said:
low405 said:
The sethsdpa.ink will not run on my device so I assume it is a first boot only thing, if not somebody please tell me how to make it run!
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just put .exe and .lnk in the same folder, and click on .lnk. Nothing is displayed on the screen (as it is intended to run at boot time, and you don't want to see popups when booting), but HSDPA is then enabled.
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I tried that but I think Vodafone did something later on to stop it working. I get the message
"The file 'SetHSDPA.exe /Enable' cannot be opened. Either it is not signed with a trusted certificate or one of its components cannot be found. You might need to reinstall or restore this file."
Please help Just got a data card and I now realise how much faster HSDPA is and want it for my mobile surfing.
Phil

I cant't even copy the sethsdpa.exe. my xda trion says "not possible to copy, acess denied"

research12 said:
I cant't even copy the sethsdpa.exe. my xda trion says "not possible to copy, acess denied"
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The EXE is already in \Windows Folder on XDA trion!
You need only the .lnk File.

right you are. but nevertheless, if you use the xisting sethsdpa.exe, I get the error message: "hsdpa.exe/enable can't be opened. either you are using a file with not trustworthy signature or the file can't be found. please install file again"
have you really tried it on your trion? definitely not working on mine

research12 said:
right you are. but nevertheless, if you use the xisting sethsdpa.exe, I get the error message: "hsdpa.exe/enable can't be opened. either you are using a file with not trustworthy signature or the file can't be found. please install file again"
have you really tried it on your trion? definitely not working on mine
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Then you Link is wrong!
The file calls "SetHSDPA.EXE" not HSDPA.EXE

sorry, I meant "sethsdpa.exe" I guess, I have the right file as I only copied it from the upload on ftp without any changes. just does not work.
has anybody experienced that it works?

research12 said:
sorry, I meant "sethsdpa.exe" I guess, I have the right file as I only copied it from the upload on ftp without any changes. just does not work.
has anybody experienced that it works?
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research12, I tried with the one from the ftp and my own with a new shorcut and get the same message as you. Which version of Hermes do you have? Has anyone had sucess with a device which was diabled to start with?
Phil

low405, I have the xda trion, german rom

It works!
Speed is 1,1MB! Yes MB!
Great!

Frank_Weber said:
It works!
Speed is 1,1MB! Yes MB!
Great!
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Hi Frank,
Just want to know, does your ISP HSDPA can make voice call? Per HK smartone vodaphone said 3.5 G HSDPA service has no voice channel!!! What else solutions can help? SKYPE (really stupid for a phone to use SKYPE to make calls) or dual Number SIM card? Does a dual chips SIM card can support both 2G and 3.5G at the same card?
Thanks,
siukeung

can a portable application be used on windows mobile

hello you may think this a stupid question but i have tried to find the awnser, and its is probably 'no' but i want to know. can anyone help
thanks

fred_loves_ginger said:
hello you may think this a stupid question but i have tried to find the awnser, and its is probably 'no' but i want to know. can anyone help
thanks
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yes and no....the yes part first....if you use your storage card and phone like a portable drive then you can store all the apps you have room for....wm5trorage is great to use in this way....also certain flash apps will run...( i dont know which ones ...google is your friend here) ....on the no side...I haven't heard of or come across any knowledge of any app working directly from within the mobile environment....not one that was not altered to do so in some way .....my two pennies....hope they help

wyzepro said:
yes and no....the yes part first....if you use your storage card and phone like a portable drive then you can store all the apps you have room for....wm5trorage is great to use in this way....also certain flash apps will run...( i dont know which ones ...google is your friend here) ....on the no side...I haven't heard of or come across any knowledge of any app working directly from within the mobile invironment....not one that was not altered to do so in some way .....my two pennies....hope they help
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thanks
two pennies is better than nothing

forgot to mention I know that it's possible from the storage card vantage because for a short while I ran opera portable from my phone that way ....so when I was at work I could use my own browser and minimize my footprint and control my information....worked like a charm...I wonder if it's possible to perhaps put a U3 type program on the phone where one could do more and have it boot on connect........that would be a nice app.... in theory you can put the suite they offer for free at http://portableapps.com haven't tried that but it should work

Tips & tricks

I've posted a bunch of tips & tricks already here: www.TreoProTricks.com
If you have any more, you can post them here in this thread.

This is a great blog. Please keep up the good work!

I concur. Great site for Palm Treo.

Very valuable, I looked all over on how to hard reset and your website was the one for me!

HI
Hi,
I Just Bought The Treo Pro. This Form Factor Is The One I Like Tje Most.
I Confirm The Bootloader Is The Same As Shown On The Link.
Just Two Question:
1) Is There Any Way Of Getting Off The Short Key Sound, When Dialing. Is Really Anoying, And Still Havent Found Any Option Ot Do So.
2) I've Tried Both Softick Card Export (i Have The Registered Version) And Wm Storage And There Is No Way I Can Use My Treo Pro As An External Hard Drive (the Pc Gets Stucked), I Have Win Xp On My Pc And Win Vista On My Notebook, And In Neither Both It Works. Do You Know Any Possible Soution.
Regads,
Agustin.

I logged a support request with Softick and they said they are working on compatibility for the treo pro.

You know what would be really cool?
If we were able to use the "PC Setup" app for similar functionality.

amurara said:
1) Is There Any Way Of Getting Off The Short Key Sound, When Dialing. Is Really Anoying, And Still Havent Found Any Option Ot Do So.
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You need to modify the registry. It's possible to delete the keys that call the tones for the keys. I found this on another forum and used it to good effect. I can't find the details though. I'll repost if I find the specific link.

USB stick in disguise...

I want my HD's SD memmory to show as an USB memmory stick on my works computer... We can't connect PDA's (companies pollicy) but we can connect USB sticks....
Is there a program for Winmobile devices that does this for me ?

Like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/SanDisk-8GB-Mic...205|66:4|65:12|39:2|240:1309#ebayphotohosting
Is this what you mean?

you dont need a program.
start - settings -connections - usb to pc - select "disk drive" radio button. it will look like a drive to windows like this.
N.B. you can only see the MicroSD card though, you cant navitgate the rest of the phone.

Yes, there is....
The best application that meets your requirements is Card Export by Softick. This application allows you to use your PPC (Memory) as a memory stick. It allows you to switch the device between AcytiveSync and USB Memory mode, and vice versa straightforwardly: excellent.

carola said:
The best application that meets your requirements is Card Export by Softick. This application allows you to use your PPC (Memory) as a memory stick. It allows you to switch the device between AcytiveSync and USB Memory mode, and vice versa straightforwardly: excellent.
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hello? did you read my post? you can tell the HD to ask you how you want to connect everytime you plug in the usb cable: ActiveSync or Disk Drive. YOU DONT NEED TO INSTALL ANYTHING.

Frustin is fully right - you don't need anything. In addition, notice that you don't need activesync if you are using it as an external drive, just the usual USB drivers. So it is very convenient to move files around different machines...
in particular, you don't need wmstorage or similar as with older htc models...
cannot avoid stating once more, after two weeks of use: this is the greatest windows mobile device i never had...

Really? Sorry!
frustin said:
you dont need a program.
start - settings -connections - usb to pc - select "disk drive" radio button. it will look like a drive to windows like this.
N.B. you can only see the MicroSD card though, you cant navitgate the rest of the phone.
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Sorry, I have yet not received my Touch HD. However, on my current HTC (Polaris), in USB to PC, I only have the Enbale advanced network functionality. Is the option you mention exclusove to Touch HD? Could you please post a screenshot?
Thank you...

Seams a strange question to even ask considering every time you connect your phone to a PC it actually asks you which mode to use to connect with!

Philio25 said:
Seams a strange question to even ask considering every time you connect your phone to a PC it actually asks you which mode to use to connect with!
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Lol, he still doesn't have his new phone....

onesolo said:
Lol, he still doesn't have his new phone....
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Lol guess that explains it.

carola said:
Sorry, I have yet not received my Touch HD. However, on my current HTC (Polaris), in USB to PC, I only have the Enbale advanced network functionality.
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It's a bit naughty to give advice on a product you dont own, even if you think you might know. Had Lord.Bachus could have gone out and bought a product on the back of that advice, he would have been very peaved when he found out he didnt have to.

No contribution!
frustin said:
It's a bit naughty to give advice on a product you dont own, even if you think you might know. Had Lord.Bachus could have gone out and bought a product on the back of that advice, he would have been very peaved when he found out he didnt have to.
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No one is as stupid to buy a product without evaluating it, first when it includes a a trial period (you may be the sort of people who complain to have bought an application and found out it does meet his/her requirement).
Besides that, I am not too sure of this option. As for not owing a product (owing to delays from mobiles.co.uk), it is at least dull to claim that just for the fact of not owing a specific device I cannot advise of particular aspect, of it when these devices run on a common platform!
Anyhow, I see no point in your response (not constructive at all); you could at least, if you have the device, show this setting to Lord.Bachus and everyone else who is unaware of it.

I debated over answering this however...
carola said:
No one is as stupid to buy a product without evaluating it, first when it includes a a trial period (you may be the sort of people who complain to have bought an application and found out it does meet his/her requirement).
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Stupidity does not come into it. You gave sure advice, based on nothing but your old software. As Forest Gump's mother says, "stupid is as stupid does".
carola said:
...just for the fact of not owing a specific device I cannot advise of particular aspect, of it when these devices run on a common platform!
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You can not advise? Nevertheless you did advise (incorrectly), after I already posted the solution.
carola said:
Anyhow, I see no point in your response (not constructive at all); you could at least, if you have the device, show this setting to Lord.Bachus and everyone else who is unaware of it.
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Are you blind and isn't this why we are having this conversation? have you looked at post #3 in this thread? Did I not provide a solution to his problem? And you missed the point of my response?
I have some advice for you: give up trying to dig yourself out of this one.

Time waster......
frustin said:
Stupidity does not come into it. You gave sure advice, based on nothing but your old software. As Forest Gump's mother says, "stupid is as stupid does".
You can not advise? Nevertheless you did advise (incorrectly), after I already posted the solution.
Are you blind and isn't this why we are having this conversation? have you looked at post #3 in this thread? Did I not provide a solution to his problem? And you missed the point of my response?
I have some advice for you: give up trying to dig yourself out of this one.
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I am not going to continue with your stupid conversation; if you are bored, look for chatting sites!
In any case, the solution I mentioned differs from yours: it shows the current free memory and allows to set the memory card to read-only. In addition, it allows for boh modes to be changed quickly. Thus, it is more advanced. People want various solutions to enable them to make final the decision themselves not imposed on them.
The fact that you suggest Copilot for a query on navigation software does not imply no one else can advise on alternative solutions, such as Tomtom...

carola said:
I am not going to continue with your stupid conversation; if you are bored, look for chatting sites!
In any case, the solution I mentioned differs from yours: it shows the current free memory and allows to set the memory card to read-only. In addition, it allows for boh modes to be changed quickly. Thus, it is more advanced. People want various solutions to enable them to make final the decision themselves not imposed on them.
The fact that you suggest Copilot for a query on navigation software does not imply no one else can advise on alternative solutions, such as Tomtom...
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Well just the opinion of a stupid person who bought the HD with no research into it whatsoever but frustin is correct you offered a solution based on no actual experience with the device or knowinig if the software you recommended even works on the device. Now who's the time waster???

Philio25 said:
Well just the opinion of a stupid person who bought the HD with no research into it whatsoever but frustin is correct you offered a solution based on no actual experience with the device or knowinig if the software you recommended even works on the device. Now who's the time waster???
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This application, which is merely under 200KB in size only disables ActiveSync and load univesal mass storage drivers...why will not be compatible at that level. It may not disaply full sceren on a 480*800 display, but urely it not be incomptible! This is the current situation of most software when used on WVGA devices.
Test it and prove me wrong:
http://www.softick.com/pocket-pc/cardexport2/

HTC Hermes system diagnostics

Hello i just saw in one of the threads something about the white screen isue and i disassamble my tytn to repair this isue but i found this thing to test it says that it boots up once with bootloader but here it says that comes on the Micro SD card (provided by HTC) is there a way to download this software from someware?
http://inuchanbt.blog54.fc2.com/blog-entry-100.html

That my friend is the philosopher stone of the Hermes community... You hear about it but you just can't seem to find it on ANY site.... Apparently its supplied to the techs on an sd card but NO-ONE seems to have, or been able to, upload the software.
Cheers...

Hey guys!
Try here: http://8g.cn/Search.aspx?Keywords=htc
I found the UN-Findable Trindiag.nbh here. I was amazed after searching for 2 years, it was here.
Anyways, be sure to browse all 125 items. You can change pages at the bottom. Not sure what it says, since it's Chineese, but I was able to fumble my way through it.
Also, for more info, try changing the tab at the top of the search window and run the search again. I've found more stuff that way.

Profy_X said:
Hello i just saw in one of the threads something about the white screen isue and i disassamble my tytn to repair this isue but i found this thing to test it says that it boots up once with bootloader but here it says that comes on the Micro SD card (provided by HTC) is there a way to download this software from someware?
http://inuchanbt.blog54.fc2.com/blog-entry-100.html
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white screen fix watch the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ1kRg7wLhM&feature=related

ultramag69 said:
That my friend is the philosopher stone of the Hermes community... You hear about it but you just can't seem to find it on ANY site.... Apparently its supplied to the techs on an sd card but NO-ONE seems to have, or been able to, upload the software.
Cheers...
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In time things lose their mystery and turn up!:
hermdiag.nbh
Note this file is the diagnostic nbh, NOT to be confused with nbh files of the same name created by some ROM Chefs. They use this same name because the device automatically looks to load files by this specific name in preference to loading pre-installed software on the phone.
Mike

mikechannon said:
In time things lose their mystery and turn up!:
hermdiag.nbh
Note this file is the diagnostic nbh, NOT to be confused with nbh files of the same name created by some ROM Chefs. They use this same name because the device automatically looks to load files by this specific name in preference to loading pre-installed software on the phone.
Mike
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Thanks Mike. I thought they would use the link above to get it, but I guess it sometimes needs to be handed to them on a Silver Platter...
Just Kidding guys!

SuperSport said:
Just Kidding guys!
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Are you sure
So folks how about a nice Level 2.5 Schematic for the technically minded?
(Took a while longer - source protecting measures required)
Mikehttp://www.mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/Hermes level 2.5 Schematic .pdf

mikechannon said:
Are you sure
So folks how about a nice Level 2.5 Schematic for the technically minded?
(Took a while longer - source protecting measures required)
Mikehttp://www.mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/Hermes level 2.5 Schematic .pdf
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I have a Hermes in pieces, due to a bad USB Port, so I don't need this, but it's still VERY cool anyways!
Yep, I'm sure. I'm so easy going that everyone thinks I'm a stoner... And I'm not, really! Don't actually like the stuff. Besides, being sick, the DR's are always handing me new pills, so no need to smoke.

hello. thanks for the file. but i am afraid i didnt understand how i will make that file work.

coderbie said:
hello. thanks for the file. but i am afraid i didnt understand how i will make that file work.
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Copy it to the Root of your SD Card and enter BootLoader. But, be aware that it may cause a Hard Reset and possibly clear all your call counters. At least on the Trinity this is how it acts.
Also, be aware that it may cause other damage not mentioned, so use at your own risk... I've used the Trinity & Kaiser versions with no damage, but just know this in case.

SuperSport said:
Copy it to the Root of your SD Card and enter BootLoader. But, be aware that it may cause a Hard Reset and possibly clear all your call counters. At least on the Trinity this is how it acts.
Also, be aware that it may cause other damage not mentioned, so use at your own risk... I've used the Trinity & Kaiser versions with no damage, but just know this in case.
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thank you.

SuperSport said:
Copy it to the Root of your SD Card and enter BootLoader. But, be aware that it may cause a Hard Reset and possibly clear all your call counters. At least on the Trinity this is how it acts.
Also, be aware that it may cause other damage not mentioned, so use at your own risk... I've used the Trinity & Kaiser versions with no damage, but just know this in case.
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Hi there, I've been trying to locate the Diagnostic file for the Excalibur/T-Mobile Dash, do you have or know where I can find it?
Thanks a million

[email protected] said:
Hi there, I've been trying to locate the Diagnostic file for the Excalibur/T-Mobile Dash, do you have or know where I can find it?
Thanks a million
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I have no way of testing, but it appears this might be what you are looking for?

[email protected] said:
Hi there, I've been trying to locate the Diagnostic file for the Excalibur/T-Mobile Dash, do you have or know where I can find it?
Thanks a million
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Can't find that at the moment. This may be of use to some folks:
http://www.mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/Excalibur Series MB Repair Guide AX03.pdf
Mike
PS I know were in the wrong forum for this!

mikechannon said:
In time things lose their mystery and turn up!:
hermdiag.nbh
Note this file is the diagnostic nbh, NOT to be confused with nbh files of the same name created by some ROM Chefs. They use this same name because the device automatically looks to load files by this specific name in preference to loading pre-installed software on the phone.
Mike
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Does anyone make it runs on an HTC Tytn? I can't start it in my machine with any bootloader I've tried. I always get the same error: No Image File!

A7275 / Vision
Any chance someone has the diagnostic files for the Vision (specifically, the A7275) ??