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Ok, so I've searched the forum and couldn't find anything one way or the other.
I'm probably gonna get flamed for this, but its not for lack of trying to search
2 things
1) I've upgraded to VP3G's WM6 ROM (3.0) and Hard SPL 2.10 Olipro what do I need to do to make sure I don't get my warranty voided
2) If I need to change the ROM (I'm not so concerned about the SPL, I work for att and my RAE said they just clear and repackage as a referb as the SPL is really only visible in bootloader i doubt they'd notice) can I just reflash the WM5 Att rom availible from HTC or are there extra steps. If there are extra steps (Mr.Vanx guide seems to be what I'm looking for, but there was some conflicting info) can I just do a straight flash using the "Official" ATT WM6 rom?
Basically I'm looking for the easiest way to get this thing ready for return
Can I just flash the WM5 ATT ROM or the ATT WM6 ROM, I would like to do the WM5 if I can just flash it straight across.
Also is there a way to check date of manufacture?

http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=27
and
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=27

Ok as I thought, this is gonna be fun.
Also my radio version is 1.48, as per the guide, is this gonna give me problems?
There are 2 notes on the WM5 Downgrade guide, one that says this will not dwngrade the radio version then the other about 1.48, do I perform the WM5 downgrade as per the guide or are there extra steps?

also, which SPL should I downgrade to 1.04 or 1.06? Do I just match the stock Wm5 ROM's SPL?

Need the latest HTC TOUCH HD ROM for Orange uk

could somebody help me with the latest HTC TOUCH HD ROM for Orange UK.

RUU_Blackstone_Orange_UK_1.19.61.1 Dump
http://rapidshare.com/files/191585731/ruu_signed.rar.html
or older shipped
http://rapidshare.com/files/1956481....405.3_Radio_52.49a.25.26_1.09.25.14_Ship.exe

RUU_Blackstone_Orange_UK_1.19.61.1 Dump
http://rapidshare.com/files/19158573...igned.rar.html
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I downloaded and installed that ROM - It's 1.14 not 1.19!!

Where do these get released? Or haven't they been released?
I'm intrigued to find where the latest HTC Firmware will appear if Orange get round to messing with it.

That is why you are here -----
It is due to the fact that carriers don't upgrade and want you to run out of contract and buy a new toy (thus with a new rom).
This is why we cook roms (off the new toys for old boys).
I have yet to see an offical GER (german rom) come out from my or any other carrier including HTC (who are not carriers).
Now after saying all that wiki does have a orange ship.exe

Still unsure about flashing the ROM
Hi,
So the ROM supplied in the above links will upgrade the Orange ROM and keep all the horrible things that Orange have done to the handset to cripple it.
I only ask as my phone is company supplied and I do not want to screw up the handset.
My ROM is 1.19.61.1 WWE and the operator version is 34.119.1.611.
Forgive my ignorance about these matters
Chris

it´s very simple: if you like to keep your device at it is, there´s no need to flash another rom. if you like to get rid of that orange rom and take part of the better ones install one of the very good rom available here.
BoobBoo said:
Hi,
So the ROM supplied in the above links will upgrade the Orange ROM and keep all the horrible things that Orange have done to the handset to cripple it.
I only ask as my phone is company supplied and I do not want to screw up the handset.
My ROM is 1.19.61.1 WWE and the operator version is 34.119.1.611.
Forgive my ignorance about these matters
Chris
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I also want to get rid of my Orange ROM. I have read the wikis and am confident enough to be able to do it. One thing I am unsure about is, the ROM I would like to try is Panosha`s Black Pearl but as I understand it, it is based on a 1.56 ROM. and my ROM is 1.19.61.1. I can get USPL onto my TouchHD but am unsure as whether I can flash Panosha`s ROM onto my device without first flashing a 1.56 ROM. I`ve searched the Orange website and at the moment there is no 1.56 ROM.

If you are going to flash a cooked rom, then why panic about flashing the stock 1.54/1.56 roms first.

I`m not panicking, just unsure about whether I have to. I`m sure I read in the wikis that I need a 1.56 ROM on my device to flash a 1.56 based cooked ROM. Can`t find this statement any more so maybe I imagined it.
Just noticed a statement on Panosha`s ROM page which says "First flash 1.56.xxxx ROM"

davemazo said:
I`m not panicking, just unsure about whether I have to. I`m sure I read in the wikis that I need a 1.56 ROM on my device to flash a 1.56 based cooked ROM. Can`t find this statement any more so maybe I imagined it.
Just noticed a statement on Panosha`s ROM page which says "First flash 1.56.xxxx ROM"
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Yup, you need the 1.54 SPL version from Stock first which comes with the 1.56 ROM.
Read the tutorial for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
Then any issues just ask in that thread, loads of people will help... its what we're here for

Thanks mate, I thought so. I went ahead and did it but I now have the green screen issue so I`ve obviously not done it right. Just need to read up now how to fix it. I flashed USPL 2.5 first and then one of Duttys 1.56 ROMS which all went on fine until it rebooted. Maybe I`m not understanding the flash process as much as I thought.

Check your SPL version by turning off the phone, holding down the volume button and pressing power once. It should go to the tri colour screen and say SPL- 1.56, if it doesn't it answers why your phone has gone green screen. The SPL and the ROM numbers need to match.
It's quite simple to solve, don't worry, your phone isn't bricked.
You just need to run hard SPL 1.54 which you can find on this forum. run it via PC whilst in activesync with your phone and it will do the rest. Let us know if you still have problems after this.

Thanks. I have spl 1.14. I knew I hadn`t bricked it, just caused the green screen problem because of my own stupidity not fully understanding the procedure. The ROM is showing as 1.56Dutty, do I have to flash Hardspl 1.56 or the older one. Also does the phone have to be unlocked. I thought I had all this cracked but it just gets more & more complicated the more I try and correct my **** up.

This may seem like a silly question..but .. if I install a cooked Rom
Will my connection setting for Orange as my service provider be retained?
Thanks

yes. its detected automatically after you flashed the ROM. if you hard reset (which you ought to do) then youll just go through the customisation process where you confirm that your service provider is orange.

I'm obviously a newbie
Thanks - I was bricking myself anout this.

Orange UK ROM's
I went to upgrade , found I I cant ( as abouve ) my friend could ( he brought his phone unlocked etc )
HTC gave teh responce :
Dear Customer, Thank you for contacting our Customer Support Center. An IMEI check of your device indicated that it is an exclusive product, branded to the HT849KD09700 mobile network. SN :HT849KD09700 IMEI :353xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Part Number :99HHxxxxxxx Part Description :SKU,ORANGE,English-WWE,GBR,HTC,UMTS 900/2100,Regional_ID_Low,Sophisticate Black,w/SIM Lock,BLACKSTONE-A2 Customer Name :Orange P.C.S Limited We can only offer limited technical support for network branded handsets, as both software and hardware can be altered by the network provider. For this reason, contact your provider for any support that you might need, including repairs and software updates. As your handset is an exclusive product from a distributor, you will also not be able to get the HTC website support files as this is only for genuine original HTC branded devices.
I called / emailed orange , they have no plans to release the update on there phones.

BoobBoo said:
Hi,
So the ROM supplied in the above links will upgrade the Orange ROM and keep all the horrible things that Orange have done to the handset to cripple it.
I only ask as my phone is company supplied and I do not want to screw up the handset.
My ROM is 1.19.61.1 WWE and the operator version is 34.119.1.611.
Forgive my ignorance about these matters
Chris
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you already have the latest Orange ROM

I thought I was ready to go before I came accross this thread and it's left me hesitant.
I too have an Orange branded phone. SPL 1.14 ROM 1.19.61.1 WWE.
I thought that all I needed to do was:
a) update windows 7 USB driver so I can sync from the tri-colour screen.
b) run HSPL 1.56.OliNex
c) flash a new 1.56 ROM
edit: Do I need to update to stock SPL 1.54 before step b?
As davemazo says, does it need to be Orange unlocked to do this? dgattenb saying he can't flash the 1.54 HSPL onto the phone has put this on hold.
Cheers,

Backing up ROM ?

Hi gents
I havnt played with a WinMo phone since I had a Motorola Windows Mobile 2003 phone.
I have a UK O2 Branded HTC HD2, currently with ROM 1.43.206.4 WWE and Radio 2.04.50.22.2
I have ran HSPL ready for any cooked ROMs i might fancy
However, I am wondering if it is possibly to backup the current O2 rom incase i need to go back to it..restoring it to facotry settings if you will.
Is this possible?
Also, will an official ROM update both rom and radio and anything else ?
Thanks alot !

Hello,
As far as I am aware you can't backup a rom in the way I think you mean, ie if it all goes pear shaped you would like to restore the o2 rom from scratch.
If you search around (look in the wiki, not been there for a while) you might find an o2 rom in the repository. If so then you can copy it somewhere ready for if/when you need to "burn" it back in.
Unless you have a particular reason or lurve for the o2 rom you could just use the standard HTC rom if ever you needed to go back to a stock rom.
I take it you have read the threads on here about using roms, etc?
WB
Answer to your other questions: an official rom will update rom and radio. However if you use Bepe's SPL method then that only updates the rom (his method is good for updating cooked roms).
You can also use the goldcard method to update official roms and radio's only Or go onto HTC's site and do it from there). Best bet is to go and have a really good read of these threads and get to thoroughly understand the subject matter including the risks!.
WB

Which official ROM should I upgrade to (Vodafone UK)

Hi -
I've had my HTD HD2 a few days now and want to upgrade to an official ROM which will hopefully sort out a few minor instability problems that it has at the moment, and more importantly battery life issues.
The current ROM version is 1.43.405.1 (70124) WWE.
Firstly could someone please advise me which ROM version I should upgrade to? On the European HTC site the latest is 1.48.405.2 but apparently there is a 2.02 out too?
Also, could someone advise me where I should download the ROM from? I can't use the HTC official site as my serial number is blocked due to Vodafone only allowing ROM upgrades through them. I've found this link from this site http://www.4shared.com/dir/22189940/b8552fa0/Shipped_Leo_ROMs.html but am not sure if i'm looking at the correct thing?
Finally, could you please tell me which guide I should follow? I was thinking this one... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591314
Thanks in advance for your help

1.48 is the official HTC one so I'd say give that a go first...
Best guide is the one for n00bs as it tells you how to install HSPL as well which makes life SO much easier (apparently, still on 1.48 myself)...have a good read and go from there...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477

1.48/1.61 are the latest official roms.
2.01 and 2.02 are unofficial leaked ones.
Stick with 1.61 or 1.48 for stock. You can then always flash a new radio too.
Install HSPL, then put the ROM image you pick on an sdcard as LEOIMG.nbh. Or install via activesync.

Thanks for both the replies. Sorry could you clarify which is the latest official? 1.61 or 1.48?
I thought I need to use a gold to upgrade? Would the guide you linked to, EddyOS still be okay? Because it does not mention the gold car in it anywhere, wheras the one here does...
And finally, could you explain what HSPL is and how it would be beneficial?
Thank you!

bump.. any help is appreciated. thanks

These are questions best asked and answered in the ROM Development section, not here in General., but briefly, HSPL will let you flash any rom from any region, including cooked roms. Goldcard will let you flash OFFICIAL roms from any region, but unless you already have a goldcard, you will have trouble making one, as the free goldcard generator went offline a few days ago.
Having HSPL on your device will probably be enough of an excuse for your supplier to not support your warranty, though you can uninstal HSPL if needed.
Go read the Rom development section over and over and over again is the best advice.

1.61 is the latest official ROM, but it is localised only for WWE and Turkish.
Yes, and HSPL will let you recover from a bad flash too.

chris_ah1 said:
1.61 is the latest official ROM, but it is localised only for WWE and Turkish.
Yes, and HSPL will let you recover from a bad flash too.
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Sorry please could you tell me what WWE is?
Thanks

wwe - world wide english

Best Custom Or Factory ROM for HD2?

Hello People,
I'm wondering which is the best and most stable ROM for the HTC HD2. I've got one but I had problems with the Phone, reception would go bad sometimes, after it came back from Warranty from Hong Kong they put another ROM on where the phone problem is fixed, but it's unstable, freezes to a "HTC" Screen with green letters, after this requires a battery out and battery back in.
Anyway just looking for a ROM with Performance, Functionality and Stability in mind. What is the "Latest and Greatest" that you guys are using? I know opinions differ but hopefully I can get a general consensus.
Thanks Guys.

The "best ROM" discussion rarely brings a consensus... because the "best ROM" will always be the one you personally like best.
Imho, it is worth to try a few ones; since the flashing process is really fast with your HD2, everything is done quickly.
Almost all opinions about speed, stability, cooked-in apps etc. can always be read in each ROM thread - you don´t have to read everything, concentrate on the last couple of pages - and of course the first postings to see the design etc., the description of the chef him/herself.
Last, but not least, I believe almost nobody would claim official stock ROMs would be best... too much bloatware, odd versions, whatever. Most of that strange stuff is ironed out by the custom ROM chefs.

Thanks for the Reply,
I have been reading on how to Upgrade the SPL to 4.2, since I need it in order to Install Hard SPL, There is a certain file that I need to put on my Storage card but I can't find it, I thought there would be a link to it on the ROM Flashing Guide Stickies?
Thanks.

Well, it depends a bit from where you start.
When your current SPL version is below 3.03, no need to put anything onto your SD card, just flash HSPL with HSPL2.exe or HSPL3.exe - and go directly for 2.08.HSPL.
When your current SPL version is actually 3.03, you need to put a stock ROM image, which is very specific to your device, onto the SD card, and downgrade the SPL this way in a first step. Since this is really specific, there cannot be a generic link - except this one here (scroll down to "ROM sources"), where you´ll find links to many stock ROMs.
In the very same thread, you´ll find tutorials how to flash via SD card (eg. including how to extract a ROM image in order to put it onto your SD card).

Thanks,
Oh I thought it HAS to be 1.42 SPL in order for hard SPL install to work, that's what the Guide says. So is the real advice anything Below 3.03?
I'm downloading a old ROM for the HD2 from 2009, hopefully that will have a old SPL, but will it let me install it on my HD2, I recall the Installer on stock ROMS only allowing them to be installed on the HTC from the certain region e.g Hong Kong roms only work on Hong Kong HD2's, in that case finding a stock rom will be hard. Or is that not true?
Thanks.

kidcash said:
Thanks,
Oh I thought it HAS to be 1.42 SPL in order for hard SPL install to work, that's what the Guide says. So is the real advice anything Below 3.03?
I'm downloading a old ROM for the HD2 from 2009, hopefully that will have a old SPL, but will it let me install it on my HD2, I recall the Installer on stock ROMS only allowing them to be installed on the HTC from the certain region e.g Hong Kong roms only work on Hong Kong HD2's, in that case finding a stock rom will be hard. Or is that not true?
Thanks.
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In fact, to run custom ROMs, Android NAND ROMs or WP7 on an HD2, HSPL 2.08 is mandatory at this time. All devices with SPL 1.xx and 2.xx can more or less easily be flashed to HSPL 2.08.
Because there is no HSPL for SPL 3.03 yet, you have to make that downgrade first to 1.xx, after this, it´s easy to go to 2.08.HSPL.
As long as your device is unbranded (eg. not from an operator), it´s quite simple to find which region stock ROM is for you: Check the download options at htc.com support by entering the serial number of your HD2.