i bought an used HTC 8525 and immediately ran the unlock tool found at:
http://pof.eslack.org/hermes-unlocker/
Below are the software details on the unit:
CE OS 5.2.1622 (Build 18128.0.4.4)
ROM v: 3.62.502.3
ROM date: 10/11.07
Radio Version: 1.16.00.00
Protocol v: 32.53.7018.01H
Would someone one please tell me:
1) which ROM am i running, if possible to tell
2) why does the screen sometimes go white and i have to cycle the power to get the screen to go back to windows? it doesnt always happen, what i get after 2 minutes is the screen dims, as expected, but it is as if i had a screensaver that was just a plain white image.
3) with the keyboard closed and the unit unlocked, none of the keys on the front of the device work. tapping the screen works.the scrolling wheel and the alt OK button on the side also work. but the soft keys, windows, OK, dial/hang up keys have no effect. is this the default behavior? if the phone is locked the softkeys work (i know when i punch the PIN then use the softkey to hit UNLOCK)
4) are these problems likely to be caused by a buggy ROM?
thank you very much.
total newbie.
Sadly, I think you may have this problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=321163
Mike
And to answer a couple of your other questions, it would seem you're running the stock AT&T WM6 ROM ... or a derivation of it.
I would suspect it's a somewhat cooked version, since the stock ROM would have upgraded the radio. You're still using the radio that came with the unit when it had WM5 on it. But it's entirely possible that the OS was simply stripped from the shipped RUU and flashed without any changes. A lot of folks did that to avoid issues with the RUU not working right with HardSPL installed.
Speaking of which ... you should check to see if HardSPL is installed, and install it if it's not.
Good luck with your white screen issues. This is a very nice device when it's working correctly.
-pvs
If you cant return the phone don't worry! the white screen issue is a known issue and can be fixed following the instuctions in post 2
welcome to the community
pvs said:
Speaking of which ... you should check to see if HardSPL is installed, and install it if it's not.
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how do i install hardSPL? when i ran it all i got was the four color band screen. does that mean it was installed?
rosebud said:
If you cant return the phone don't worry! the white screen issue is a known issue and can be fixed following the instuctions in post 2
welcome to the community
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thank you rosebud
lurk skywalker said:
how do i install hardSPL? when i ran it all i got was the four color band screen. does that mean it was installed?
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OK, I think it's time that you introduced yourself to the Wiki. It has answers to almost everything you're asking here. Also search for the MrVanx guides, that will give you step-by-steps on installing HardSPL and a majority of ROMs.
Quick answer is to put your device into bootloader mode (side OK, Power Button, and reset with the stylus simultaneously until the tricolor screen comes up), and look at what's on the screen. HardSPL version 7 will show IPL-1.04 and SPL-2.10.Olipro. That's what you want.
-pvs
thanks pvs.
i returned the defective one and got another hermes in perfect condition.
the wiki on how to run HARDSPL points to a 404 page on mr vanx's site. does anyone have the pdf version of this page i could use?
TIA
lurk skywalker said:
thanks pvs.
i returned the defective one and got another hermes in perfect condition.
the wiki on how to run HARDSPL points to a 404 page on mr vanx's site. does anyone have the pdf version of this page i could use?
TIA
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Seems to be working OK now (June 9, 2008 3:23pm).
Congrats on the "new" device!
-pvs
nice, i can get reading now. thanks to everyone here
Related
I'm out of my depth and an need of some help to get my X7500 back into working order !
I upgraded my machine to AP4, carefully following the nicely documented instructions, and it worked a treat. The new interface looked great. However, for some reason my GPS application (i-GO Europe) wouldn't work at all. After searching the threads and not finding anything there, I thought it would be best to return to my old ROM version - the official HTC Advantage WM6 Upgrade. Naively I thought that this would be just as simple as running the Advantage_HTC_WWE_2.21.405.2_1.50.00.00_Ship executable - but I was wrong ! The update failed, and now I am left with a PPC with a pretty three colour screen...
ATHE100
IPL-v1.00
ATHE100 MFG
SPL-v3.50. OliNex
Is there any way that I can recover my device from this state ?
You have spl3.5
very easy to solve
just plug your athena to the PC and install a rom for SPL3.5 , there are several good ones, since AP4 didn't work for you and I cannot remember if AP4 can be installer from boot loader, the easy thing should be install the latest Michiprima rom (SPL3.5 not 1.20)
if you wish to install a original rom in the future remember to use spl downgrader to go back to SPL1.20
As always take memory cards from the device before playing and please read
Craigus said:
I'm out of my depth and an need of some help to get my X7500 back into working order !
I upgraded my machine to AP4, carefully following the nicely documented instructions, and it worked a treat. The new interface looked great. However, for some reason my GPS application (i-GO Europe) wouldn't work at all. After searching the threads and not finding anything there, I thought it would be best to return to my old ROM version - the official HTC Advantage WM6 Upgrade. Naively I thought that this would be just as simple as running the Advantage_HTC_WWE_2.21.405.2_1.50.00.00_Ship executable - but I was wrong ! The update failed, and now I am left with a PPC with a pretty three colour screen...
ATHE100
IPL-v1.00
ATHE100 MFG
SPL-v3.50. OliNex
Is there any way that I can recover my device from this state ?
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Just reflash with a MICHY rom,any will do, but if you want to go back to SPL 1.2 then use THIS
However try Michy's latest r6.0 it is very good
Jay
PBL1 said:
You have spl3.5
very easy to solve
just plug your athena to the PC and install a rom for SPL3.5 , there are several good ones, since AP4 didn't work for you and I cannot remember if AP4 can be installer from boot loader, the easy thing should be install the latest Michiprima rom (SPL3.5 not 1.20)
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Thanks very much for your advice !
I thought I had to have an ActiveSync connection to load a new ROM onto my device. But you were right - very easy to solve.
responderman said:
Just reflash with a MICHY rom,any will do, but if you want to go back to SPL 1.2 then use THIS
However try Michy's latest r6.0 it is very good
Jay
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Tried the Michy R6.0 and it does look good. Still having problems with my GPS application though, so might have to go back to the original. Will play around with this one in the meantime.
Thanks for taking the time to make your suggestion.
Craigus said:
Tried the Michy R6.0 and it does look good. Still having problems with my GPS application though, so might have to go back to the original. Will play around with this one in the meantime.
Thanks for taking the time to make your suggestion.
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In regard to the GPS have you upgraded your radio version above 1.5
Radio 1.57
or
Radio 1.58
lakeman said:
In regard to the GPS have you upgraded your radio version above 1.5
Radio 1.57
or
Radio 1.58
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Very good point that may make all the difference
Jay
lakeman said:
In regard to the GPS have you upgraded your radio version above 1.5
Radio 1.57
or
Radio 1.58
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Unfortunately not !
I ended up loading AP3, and my GPS application worked on that. Now I've gone back to the official WM6 ROM. When I have some time, I might reload the AP4 ROM and try the new versions of the radio - but I need a stable device at the moment.
Thanks again
i just remembered
i just remembered you have to disable htc home in AP4 for igo to work
Just load michys large htc home cab instead
god, got to love the community spirit
Up and Running
lakeman said:
i just remembered you have to disable htc home in AP4 for igo to work
Just load michys large htc home cab instead
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> ROM Version: AP 4.0 Platinum
> ROM Date: 11/09/07
> Radio Version: 1.58.00.00
> Protocol Version: 32.91.70.20.20H
Just an update for those interested. I'm now running AP4 with i-GO happily running away. Not sure I needed to update the Radio version, but you were right - I had to turn off the HTC HOME in Today.
Thanks for the help from those more experienced. It was greatfully received and, although I haven't had time to really use the upgraded device in anger yet, I am currently very happy with it.
Just one last thing. Have you got a link for the said 'michys large htc home cab', as that would be the icing on the cake to have that lovely Home available.
Thanks very much !
Craigus
Hello folks,
I'm new here. I don't know much about the technical stuff.
I have HTC3300 (Artemis).
I installed "Gullum's WM6.1 Beta version" in it but It became slow
than I searched here in this xda forum for WM6 and found a WM6 rom for Artemis.
I installed it.
That rom's name is "HTC_P3300_WWE_3.13.405.1_4.1.13.44_02.94.90_Ship_ R".
Now I'm not able to USPL. I have tried 3-4 times. (without SIM and SD Card)
After using USPL utility, on booting it shows:
IPL 3.13.0001
SPL 3.13.0000
GSM 02.94.90
OS 3.13.0.0
SPL is not changing to 1.11.0000. Please HELP me.
How can I unlock it?
I mean how can I succeed to USPL my Artemis?.
I shall be GRATEFUL to YOU
Welcome to the forum.
You have posted two times the same thing, and still didn't said what the problem was...
Can't USPL.. Ok.. But why? Any error? Any something?
Next time just try to don't double post ok?
Cheers
Zecanilis said:
Welcome to the forum.
You have posted two times the same thing, and still didn't said what the problem was...
Can't USPL.. Ok.. But why? Any error? Any something?
Next time just try to don't double post ok?
Cheers
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First of SORRY for the double post. I thought the same previous post will hide in between the posts in that thread. I won't repeat this in future..
Problem is that I want to upgrade the Radio Rom, so when I use the USPL tool to CID unlock my phone,
after reaching 10%....20%....30%.....40%....50%....60%....70%.....100%, the screen become white and phone gets disconnected from the Active Syn.
Either I have to remove the battery or I have to soft reset to start the phone after "white" screen.
On booting, it still shows SPL 3.13.0000 not showing 1.10.0000.
SPL didn't change to 1.10.0000, is it means that device is still CID locked?
please tell me where I'm mistaking here..
I'm using Vista Ultimate SP1 in my Notebook.
Nobody is there in this forum,
who can help ME ??
Anyway ... thanx to everybody..
I myself found the solution...
New Radio Rom - INSTALLED > 03.34.90 ..
I'll post my feedback about this new RADIO ROM 03.34.90 in the main post by Zecanilis
Thanks "Zecanilis"
could you please let me know the solution?
I got the EXACT same problem
thanks.
Dont worry, the solution was on this post by pvdhelm:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1312109#post1312109
Bhups said:
could you please let me know the solution?
I got the EXACT same problem
thanks.
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nothing to worrying.. just keep going..
when white screen appeared, i just continued to flash my phone by starting RUU application usually present in the rom folder along with the rom to be flashed..
it showed progress bar in the Computer screen {from 1% .... till 100%}while the PPC screen appeared white during this procedure..
and the flashing process reached to 100%, displaying CONGRATULATIONS on the Computer screen and PPC got restarted by itself with new ROM.
I have done flashing up to 20-25 times by this method.
Phone is WORKING like a CHARM.. NO PROBLEM AT ALL ..
I have 2 weird problems with my HD (i've brought it at second hand, so no warranty).
1.when i power on my device, it's everything ok, appear that smart mobility (or wharever) and suddenly when appear the radio v. ipl, etc the word are blurred into blue and remains in this way even if is loaded into Windows; the only way to dissapear is to press power off/on (for standby screen). Does someone knows why?
2.it's a question: Does someone knows if the 4 buttons from bottom (call, end call, home, back) should be lighted?
just because you have bought it second hand doesn't mean that there is no warranty. I would get in tough with HTC and check it out first. They come with 2 years i think so you might be ok.
1. this is a weird issue, are you using the stock HTC ROM? have you tried a hard reset? ave you tried a ROM upgrade?
2. no
ok, so with the 2. i'm clarified (even if it was so nice to be lighted). with 1.i've allready tried 3 rom's, radio's, etc. the same thing. i don't know why, it's so strange for me.
Now im stumped. I would get in touch with HTC and check that warranty
ady_uaic said:
ok, so with the 2. i'm clarified (even if it was so nice to be lighted). with 1.i've allready tried 3 rom's, radio's, etc. the same thing. i don't know why, it's so strange for me.
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Is your SPL correct for the ROM your on?
Can you post what is shown for radio, Rom Version, Spl
R. 1.14.25.24
RG. 52.64.25.34U
D Energy ROM
ady_uaic said:
R. 1.14.25.24
RG. 52.64.25.34U
D Energy ROM
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Not sure it could be a bad flash sometimes happens, post your question in the ROM thread your using they will have a better answer for you the link is here
You do have HSPL by olinex installed first right it should say 156 olinex when you go to bootloader
yes, is olinex hspl. and i don't think is a rom problem, 'cause i tried 3 of them.
Hello,
I have a major problem with my HTC HD2.
I checked the forum but i coulnd find a good answer.
The problem with my HD2 is that when i start it the screen stays white.
I can do a hard reset and even do a factory reset.
But the phone wont boot up any furter.
I can get to the white red blue(or whatever colour it is)
but i dont know how i can fix this.
Worst case its bricked???
Any help is appreciated
Greets.
bdiepeveen
Hi,
have you flashed a new ROM before ?
In this case its a Radio Problem -try to update to (min) version 2.10. 50.08_2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611787
good luck
I have installed the new Flash from the offical HTC HD2 site but that was with the installler.
Do these work the same way??
Greets
Ben
you have to do a HardSPL before -than you can flash Radios via the SDcard-method and via CostumRUU (like the Installer from HTC)
read this TUT for futher questions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
Rupesh
bdiepeveen said:
Hello,
I have a major problem with my HTC HD2.
I checked the forum but i coulnd find a good answer.
The problem with my HD2 is that when i start it the screen stays white.
I can do a hard reset and even do a factory reset.
But the phone wont boot up any furter.
I can get to the white red blue(or whatever colour it is)
but i dont know how i can fix this.
Worst case its bricked???
Any help is appreciated
Greets.
bdiepeveen
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Hi Friend,
I also had the same problem, i took it to HTC Service center and found problem in the motherboard, they replaced the motherboard and its working fine from me. (my device is under warranty )
bdiepeveen said:
The problem with my HD2 is that when i start it the screen stays white.
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usually happens when you flash a cooked rom that needs a different radio.
I can do a hard reset and even do a factory reset.
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factory and hard reset are the same thing.
But the phone wont boot up any furter.
I can get to the white red blue(or whatever colour it is)
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red white and blue is 'bootloader'.
So, boot to bootloader, see what it says next to spl.
it says SPL-1.66.0000 XE
What can i do with that??
(Sorry for the obvious noob questions i'm new to the HTC HD2)
*************
Update :
oke i've gotten a bit further now.
I've installed HSPL
So now i must use a ROM suitable for my phone correct??
Agian sorry for the obvious question
**************
Update:
For some reason it booted fully ,
got the screen white screen with HTC then my provider screen that took a while then the screen turns black.
*remove please*
well i've manged to install HSPL,
and installed a ROM.
now the rom starts up but it shuts down after passing the HTC screen.
Rom i installed is Artemis NLD
I tried rebooting then i get the windows screen wich keeps on for a long while nothing happends
I have no idea what to do next
what radio do you have exactly?
and do you mean THIS rom?
thxx all..
samsamuel said:
what radio do you have exactly?
and do you mean THIS rom?
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Yes thats the rom i installed,
Hate to ask this : where can i find which radio i use??
bdiepeveen said:
Yes thats the rom i installed,
Hate to ask this : where can i find which radio i use??
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when the phone tries to start, do you get the small writing, bottom left?
there are three lines, one is the radio (i think the 'r' one, but im not sure, lol)
if you arent sure, you can always pick a radio from the ROM thread, he mentions three or four he tests with, get one of them and flash it from bootloader.
Hard reset dude....
Good luck...
oke my Radio rom is:
2.07.51.22.~2
So i need to flash the radio rom to a newer version?
I've got it working agian
I took the following :
Leo_RADIO_15.37.50.07U_2.10. 50.08_2
Atermis Rom
And now its working again
Thanks for all the assistance.
Just a quick question tough,
Wich rom would you advise??
glad its working. i won't recommend a rom,i recommend you try a few and see what works best for you.
have a HTC Athena 7500 SLP-V1.20 OLIPRO and tried to install Athena_SPL3.5_R6.5_RC1_B21500_MiChY And U.S. IMPOSSIBILITIES nothing more I DO HAVE ONLY THREE COLORS UKRAN have no proper rom not know how to get it back to life if you can help I would gladly pay
Hope it helps
skorpionxxx said:
have a HTC Athena 7500 SLP-V1.20 OLIPRO and tried to install Athena_SPL3.5_R6.5_RC1_B21500_MiChY And U.S. IMPOSSIBILITIES nothing more I DO HAVE ONLY THREE COLORS UKRAN have no proper rom not know how to get it back to life if you can help I would gladly pay
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Hi,
I will try to help, though not an expert, because few minutes ago I managed to fix a problem that looks like yours. Actually this is my first post!
What I suggest is to initialize your device by flashing a shipped rom. You can find it by googling "shipped roms" and looking for "athena"
First, download the version: RUU_Athena_HTC_WWE_1.25.405.2_1.38.00.00_Ship.exe
Then, enter the bootloader (this is the tri-colored screen), by fully pressing camera button + reset. Make sure that you see "USB" at the bottom part.
Then, run the downloaded rom.
This is a good start, as you will bring your x7500 back to life.
PS. Don't be dissapointed about the no-reply, because the device is considered old and only few people spend time for it nowadays. Just smile and be positive...
I hope I helped!
First aid thanks
Now I have this
ERROR 244 INVALID MODEL ID
This update utility cannot used for your PDA phone.please check your update utility
Now what help please:crying:
2nd attempt
skorpionxxx said:
Now I have this
ERROR 244 INVALID MODEL ID
This update utility cannot used for your PDA phone.please check your update utility
Now what help please:crying:
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I would suggest downloading and trying to install other shipped rom's from the same website. There are lots of versions/languages in there. I think that you should try the one for your preferred language.
As for me I installed the WWE because there was no rom available in Greek but I don't mind at all
There is another WWE one in "Advantage", on the devices list. Give a try!!