Hi guys,
I'm at the point of flashing a HTC HD2 NL Vodafone Branded and before I do I would like to have the confirmation i'm doing things the right way.
1) Dont put the SIMcard in it
2) Connect it with ActiveSync
3) Apply bepe's HardSPL on the device
4) Download this file: http://www.4shared.com/file/218620797/e3264e7d/RUU_Leo_HTC_NLD_1664041_Radio_.html
5) Install the exe file downloaded at point 4 (also thru activesync)
It will have a SPL in it so bepe's HardSPL will be overwritten.
Result: I will have a unbranded phone.
Is this the way I should do it?
Regards,
Xionax
XionaxPDA said:
Hi guys,
I'm at the point of flashing a HTC HD2 NL Vodafone Branded and before I do I would like to have the confirmation i'm doing things the right way.
1) Dont put the SIMcard in it
2) Connect it with ActiveSync
3) Apply bepe's HardSPL on the device
4) Download this file: http://www.4shared.com/file/218620797/e3264e7d/RUU_Leo_HTC_NLD_1664041_Radio_.html
5) Install the exe file downloaded at point 4 (also thru activesync)
It will have a SPL in it so bepe's HardSPL will be overwritten.
Result: I will have a unbranded phone.
Is this the way I should do it?
Regards,
Xionax
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yeah thats the way idd
make sure u follow the correct steps at the HSPL sticky and ul be fine
XionaxPDA said:
It will have a SPL in it so bepe's HardSPL will be overwritten.
Xionax
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hspl will not be removed. the stock rom will only flash the spl if you flash from sd card. the method you outlined will only flash the rom part.(however I recommend you follow the method you outlined and just leave hspl installed. flashing from sd card is easily messed up)
Thanks for the reply guys.
One other question: how did vodafone put a branded rom on the device and how did they secure it. If I understand correctly its not possible to install a htc rom update myself. It should be done by vodafone. but if so, will the hardspl work because I guess vodafone secured that part of the rom with something of themself.
ps. its not like I dont trust you guys, I just wanna know how it all works.
vodafone didn't do it, they pay htc to brand them(or rather it is part of the production and purchase agreement)
in the unlikely event that a vendor did it themselves, htc would issue them with something like a gold card.
rom updates should NOT be done by vodafone, you are incorrect.vodafone would release a rom update, which you would instal yourself.
the security aspect is dealt with by the phone having a region id and a vendor id(set in the factory). when you flash a new rom, it checks these id's and if they match it flashes. that is why you can't put a htc released rom on your vodafone phone, the vendor id doesn't match.
hspl works by changing the spl to be "super cid" meaning it will accept any region and/or vendor id.
Related
I was running the R1A generic ROM on my Voda Xperia (not using HardSPL) and just tried to flash the R2A ROM when I got a screen full of red writing after the "OS" section. saying
"KOVSIMG.nbh - FAIL"
"UPDATE TERMINATE", "UPDATE FAIL", with a code "00018002" at the top of the screen. I am using the MicroSD method.
EDIT: Restarted the phone and it is continuing the update, I will let you know on status this time.
EDIT 2: Fail again. Any ideas?
Cure
Had same problem (same problem address etc)
Cure:
Re-download rom
Format SD
copy fresh .nbh to SD
Done!
Suspect it was bad byte or similar
Yeh
Hey, I did the same thing and got it working, very strange though.
I didn't redownload I just formatted the memory stick again and copied the same file I already had over. Put it back and it installed fine the 3rd time. How strange that it was the same address, obviously wasn't the file, because like I said I didn't download it again, used the same one.
I HardSPLed mine and it worked fine
whats the difference between hardspl and no hard spl?
Did you install the hardSPL correct version ?
Or did you follow exactly the Tutorial ?
I know that for the french version, I had to use the nbh tool to extract the OS image from the full image to flash correctly my X1.... Take a look in the Tutorial to be sure that this step was not necessary (from memory, if I remember well, the nbh step is not necessary for DE or US, but the best way is not to listen to me but to the tutorial). I personnaly flashed mine but in french & perfect flash !
Difference
The difference between HardSPL and no HardSPL is presumably, that I, without the HardSPL can only flash official ROMS be they Vodafone UK or GENERIC_UK, or presumably any other locale of Official ROM. Since the Vodafone UK phone does not come Sim Locked, there is no reason I guess for them to protect from flashing other official ROMS including the GENERIC.
Since I plan to keep my warranty I do not intent to HardSPL my phone and am happy to keep it to official ROMs as long as they are generic and not the utter ****e that Vodafone dumps on us.
As to tutorial I did not follow any tutorial, I simply copied the rom image to my memory card as Kovsimg.nbh, rebooted using VolDown+Power and followed the on screen instructions. I do not believe a tutorial is required?! Again, as I said, no HardSPL, so that entire stage and attached complications are irrelevent.
Hi
I would really appreciate if someone cam help me, it’s been a week now and I’m freaking out here, I’ve got a HTC HTD2 which I’ve bought on O2 and I’ve been told unless I don’t put a custom ROM on it its crippled, I’ve been on the HTC website and inputted my HTC serial number in and its saying “Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device I’ve tried following a step by step guide on how to flash the my HTC with a custom ROM via
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591314
The problem is I’m stuck on the below step, i cant generate a gold card
4: Get your Gold Card.
--a: Go to the very generous people over at QMAT again. (Free for a few weeks only)
--b: Input your email and in the CID box put your SD card Serial number from the step above
--c: Click continues and you should receive a goldcard.img file in your email.
Where can I get the gold card image from? Are the any other sites?
Is the link down or inactive?
Has anyone got any other way to flash a custom ROM on my HTC HD2?
why is everyone doing it via the goldcard way? Is that the best way? The safest way?
Please please help
Is the below correct ROM i need to be upgrading with?
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.48.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.28.50.0 7U_2.05.51.05_2_Ship
read the forum.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
kryptonites said:
Hi
I would really appreciate if someone cam help me, it’s been a week now and I’m freaking out here, I’ve got a HTC HTD2 which I’ve bought on O2 and I’ve been told unless I don’t put a custom ROM on it its crippled, I’ve been on the HTC website and inputted my HTC serial number in and its saying “Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device I’ve tried following a step by step guide on how to flash the my HTC with a custom ROM via
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591314
The problem is I’m stuck on the below step, i cant generate a gold card
4: Get your Gold Card.
--a: Go to the very generous people over at QMAT again. (Free for a few weeks only)
--b: Input your email and in the CID box put your SD card Serial number from the step above
--c: Click continues and you should receive a goldcard.img file in your email.
Where can I get the gold card image from? Are the any other sites?
Is the link down or inactive?
Has anyone got any other way to flash a custom ROM on my HTC HD2?
why is everyone doing it via the goldcard way? Is that the best way? The safest way?
Please please help
Is the below correct ROM i need to be upgrading with?
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.48.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.28.50.0 7U_2.05.51.05_2_Ship
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the best thing is to flash with HSPL,i love it this video will show you how to install it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4amlg-ogrpM
Can someone help as I am alsoplanning on getting the HSPL but I am currently on 1.61 ROM. The FAQS say you need to flash the 1.43 rom first before aplying the HSPL but do I need goldcard to go form 1.61 to 1.43?
You only need gold card to flash a different regions Factory roms then what came with your phone was shipped with not version number. So if it is WWE and you want to flash a different region then you would need to use gold card. But to downgrade the Rom to the 1.48 then you will need to find the 1.48 Factory Rom that matches what your phone was shipped with. And if your phone is branded then you will need that 1.48 Origianal rom.
Remember when you flash back to a factory rom after HSPL is installed then you will need to re install HSPL again to flash custom roms because it changes it back to factory SPL.
I am still on rom 1.43 as 02 UK network say that they are still testing Rom 1.48. I have been on the htc website and they state that I can't update to 1.66 as the phone is branded to 02.
This is really stressing me out as 02 are useless and are not bothered, htc keep saying contact your provider
What are my options to make this a de branded phone.
I knew I should of bought a de branded phone
What version of spl do you have. If it is 1.42.0000 you can use hspl and flash to whichever rom you want. Just check that you can get a backup copy of your current rom as a backup in the event you ever need to return to stock for warranty purposes.
You'll find all of the necessary information here
I have an O2 phone just like yours and did exactly what ClydeB1 said. I first found the stock O2 ROM I was going to replace (links are in the stickies in this forum) and put the image on the SD card that O2 so kindly supplied, for us to revert back to their stock ROM. Then I followed all the information on this site to put HSPL on, and I've been flashing like a pervert ever since. Not to mention MTTY and HARD RESET!
just a note i got my HD2 O2 handset and it came with 1.48??
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just a note i got my HD2 O2 handset and it came with 1.48??
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mmm sounds good cos i was taking on twitter to o2 and they said all o2 hd2's will be released with the orignal rom, just on another subject am getting a hd2 from o2 nest week and have just seen on there site they have put the prices up!!!!
Prob got it from a 3rd party and they provided an 'unbranded' HD2 so it's on HTCs normal ROMs
02 are awful for customer support.
firmware
1.43 70315
correction - serial works on HTC website. i put in the IMEI number instead
:embarrassed:
Got my HD 2 from o2 online shop and it seems like they have given me an unbranded phone, updated to 1.66 no probs. Guess I'm lucky for once in my life! Maybe I should start playing the lottery?
Had my HD2 last week, cames with 1.43, cannot update via HTC, BUT nothign wrong with 1.43, so no rush for me, when (if ) O2 release an update, i will, but I'm not fussed tbh.
a few notes to using HSPL for users locked to o2 roms.
1 - go HERE, see the first post, first link, look for the 1.43 folder, in there is a ROM with o2 in the name. That is your get out of jail free card. Download the file
RUU_Le2_UK_1.43.206.4_Radio_Signed_15.26.50.07U_2.04.50.22_2_Ship.exe
This file is actually a zip file.
Right click the file, choose extract here (Or, change the filename to .zip instead of .exe) inside is a file called RUU_signed.nbh. That is the ROM. SHould you need to gat back to factory conditions, put that file on your sd card, rename it leoimg.nbh reboot the phone into bootloader, it will flash the rom, the radio, and most importanlty the SPL back to how they were when you got the phone.
Once you have that file, keep it safe. You can now go to the HSPL thread, download and instal HSPL (use a USB port in the back of your PC, for some reason HSPL doesn't play nice through USB ports in the PC case, or through hubs, or card readers, etc)
Now that HSPL is on your device, you can flash ANYTHING you like USING USB. Roms, radios, whatever.
The only time you should use SD card from now on is to flash teh stock 1.43 rom. Flashing ANY OTHER stock rom from sd card will cause you problems.
Hi All,
I am new to windows Mob interface and read several threads on how to install cooked roms.
I have 1.48 ROM on my HTC HD2 Leo and need to upgrade it to 1.66.
Can someone please guide me through in how to go about it or post the link (if i have missed any) of any thread that has the tutorial?
Most of the threads talk about flashing a cooked rom but i simply want 1.48 migrated to 1.66?
Any pointers be appreciated.
the process is the same for cooked or official.
is there an upgrade for your phone? you failed to mention is it provider locked?
1 - instal hspl2
2 - run the 1.66 .exe
3 - done.
if you have a provider locked phone, and have the correct update, you can skip step 1, if you have a rom unlocked phone (not network unlocked) then get the htc wwe 1.66 .exe and also skip step 1.
read the stikies for how to do it,. but really all you do is run the progs, press ok when it says.
Hey thanks Sam.
My phone is not SIM LOCKED, tht implies i need not install any HSPL/HSPL2.
All I need to do is ,
1. Download the 1.66 ROM
2. Active Sync my phone
3. Run the exe downloaded.
4. Hard Reset my phone.
Please correct me if i am wrong anywhere!
oops675 said:
Hey thanks Sam.
My phone is not SIM LOCKED, tht implies i need not install any HSPL/HSPL2.
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It ony implies it, it doesn't confirm it.
sim lock and rom lock are unconnected.
If you sim unlocked it yourself, by buying/getting a code, then the rom is still provider locked.
If the phone came sim unlocked, then it is a good bet it is rom unlocked too.
All I need to do is ,
1. Download the 1.66 ROM
2. Active Sync my phone
3. Run the exe downloaded.
4. Hard Reset my phone.
Please correct me if i am wrong anywhere!
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yep, thats right. Because you are flashing over usb, it wont affect the SPL, but it will change the radio, so if you want a different radio, you will need to do that afterwards.
Thanks for the info.
My phone was unlocked when it came and was not any provider locked.
All i am looking for is a higher ROM version. Wann try HTC Leo with 1.66 ROM.
Bingo.....
I have upgraded it to 1.66. Thanks for your help
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I'm sick and tired of not having tethering or custom alerts, so I want to install a custom rom on my surround. I'm trying to downgrade my SPL to 1.52 so I can install HSPL, but I can't find a TELUS one anywhre.
The only one I have seen is Ansar's, but his links are dead. I can't post the links yet as i don't have 10 posts.
Does anyone know of where I can get the stock TELUS 1.52 SPL from, or where I can get Ansar's?
Thanks in advance!
I have two Telus Surrounds and I used this rom from Cingular to roll back the spl so that I could unlock it with DFT HSPL Version 3, and then you can load any custom rom you want. If you can't load the rom you might have to use the gold card with a memory stick.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b48...S_1.03.502.07_5.51.09.06_22.30.50_RELEASE.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597837
CrazyTegger said:
I'm sick and tired of not having tethering or custom alerts, so I want to install a custom rom on my surround. I'm trying to downgrade my SPL to 1.52 so I can install HSPL, but I can't find a TELUS one anywhre.
The only one I have seen is Ansar's, but his links are dead. I can't post the links yet as i don't have 10 posts.
Does anyone know of where I can get the stock TELUS 1.52 SPL from, or where I can get Ansar's?
Thanks in advance!
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http://dl.vmall.com/c0m2gktk1f
mcsc said:
I have two Telus Surrounds and I used this rom from Cingular to roll back the spl so that I could unlock it with DFT HSPL Version 3, and then you can load any custom rom you want. If you can't load the rom you might have to use the gold card with a memory stick.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b48...S_1.03.502.07_5.51.09.06_22.30.50_RELEASE.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597837
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I tried that one but it said invalid vendor id. I assumed that was because I had a Telus phone and not a Cingular one.
I should mention that I'm running 7.8 with bootloader 4.22.2250.0(129185) and firmware 2250.21.40200.661
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I was successfully able to download and install the rom onto my phone. Now it's readying SPL 1.4.2250.2(113577) and then tried to install RSPL, but the phone would not reboot. I tried resetting the phone as some others indicated, but to no avail.
I then upgraded the phone to NODO using cab sender successfully and tried to RSPL, again the phone wouldn't reboot after completion.
Any ideas?
CrazyTegger said:
I was successfully able to download and install the rom onto my phone. Now it's readying SPL 1.4.2250.2(113577) and then tried to install RSPL, but the phone would not reboot. I tried resetting the phone as some others indicated, but to no avail.
I then upgraded the phone to NODO using cab sender successfully and tried to RSPL, again the phone wouldn't reboot after completion.
Any ideas?
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Great, now I can't even upgrade my phone using zune or cab sender anymore... I'm stuck on NODO.
Does anyone have the STOCK Telus ROM, and not the modified one like the one provided?
yup I have it
CrazyTegger said:
Great, now I can't even upgrade my phone using zune or cab sender anymore... I'm stuck on NODO.
Does anyone have the STOCK Telus ROM, and not the modified one like the one provided?
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I am uploading it now
Hold that thought...got a free file host that doesn't suck? if not PM me I will stick it on my private FTP
rob243 said:
I am uploading it now
Hold that thought...got a free file host that doesn't suck? if not PM me I will stick it on my private FTP
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PM Sent.
CrazyTegger said:
I was successfully able to download and install the rom onto my phone. Now it's readying SPL 1.4.2250.2(113577) and then tried to install RSPL, but the phone would not reboot. I tried resetting the phone as some others indicated, but to no avail.
I then upgraded the phone to NODO using cab sender successfully and tried to RSPL, again the phone wouldn't reboot after completion.
Any ideas?
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Telus rom is a test rom
you flash telus just to take its touch driver and radio
then you flash default shipped rom (delete SPL_Signed.nbh from shipped rom to save the drivers you got from telus)
then you can go with spl tools
thnx
jimmy110 said:
Telus rom is a test rom
you flash telus just to take its touch driver and radio
then you flash default shipped rom (delete SPL_Signed.nbh from shipped rom to save the drivers you got from telus)
then you can go with spl tools
thnx
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When you say Flash Default Shipped ROM, are you meaning the TELUS one, or the Cingular one?
I then update using RUU or GoldCard?
CrazyTegger said:
When you say Flash Default Shipped ROM, are you meaning the TELUS one, or the Cingular one?
I then update using RUU or GoldCard?
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The Default rom that you can name it shipped is Cingular
u use TELUS ROM when you have a trouble with touch driver ( like lock screen bug ) , or when u have trouble in call transmission driver ( making , reciving call problems )
note: u can't flash telus rom with goldcard method else you have a security unlocked bootloader !!
u can flash TELUS ROM with rom utility that come with it
after you take benefit of flashing telus, u cannot go with it, u have to return to Cingular one, note: delete SPL_signed.nbh from Cingular Rom to save drivers that u installed from TELUS, then you go with spl tools
sorry for my bad english
jimmy110 said:
The Default rom that you can name it shipped is Cingular
u use TELUS ROM when you have a trouble with touch driver ( like lock screen bug ) , or when u have trouble in call transmission driver ( making , reciving call problems )
note: u can't flash telus rom with goldcard method else you have a security unlocked bootloader !!
u can flash TELUS ROM with rom utility that come with it
after you take benefit of flashing telus, u cannot go with it, u have to return to Cingular one, note: delete SPL_signed.nbh from Cingular Rom to save drivers that u installed from TELUS, then you go with spl tools
sorry for my bad english
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I don't quite understand. My phone was bought for, and is on the TELUS network. I had upgraded it to 7.8 using cab sender, but really wanted some features (Wifi Tethering, Custom Alerts), so I tried the custom ROM route.
The only thing I've been able to successfully install on it is the TELUS Test ROM, and upgrade it to NODO using Zune (Mango updates failed - I think because it wants a newer firmware, which I have the cab files, but they fail installing)
The Telus Test ROM that I had downloaded uses firmware 22.50.09.10402.661 and bootloader: 1.4.2250.2 (113577).
If I try to install RSPL/HSPL right now, the phone does not restart after completion, thus never gets into RSPL mode to do HSPL.
I recall trying to use RUU to put on Cingular ROM, however it always failed, I believe saying that Vendor ID is invalid.
I'm really frustrated with this, but I don't know how to move forward to install RSPL/HSPL.
CrazyTegger said:
I don't quite understand. My phone was bought for, and is on the TELUS network. I had upgraded it to 7.8 using cab sender, but really wanted some features (Wifi Tethering, Custom Alerts), so I tried the custom ROM route.
The only thing I've been able to successfully install on it is the TELUS Test ROM, and upgrade it to NODO using Zune (Mango updates failed - I think because it wants a newer firmware, which I have the cab files, but they fail installing)
The Telus Test ROM that I had downloaded uses firmware 22.50.09.10402.661 and bootloader: 1.4.2250.2 (113577).
If I try to install RSPL/HSPL right now, the phone does not restart after completion, thus never gets into RSPL mode to do HSPL.
I recall trying to use RUU to put on Cingular ROM, however it always failed, I believe saying that Vendor ID is invalid.
I'm really frustrated with this, but I don't know how to move forward to install RSPL/HSPL.
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steps to solve all of your problem
cus your device originally on telus network , you cannot install Cingular while you have locked bootlooader
solution :
1- search in forums about , unlocking boot loder
2- unlock your bootloader ( you know that your bootloader is unlocked when u see on the top of your screen , "security unlocked" when you enter the boot screen (4 colored screen)
3- install Cingular ROM and you will succeed in that after u unlock your bootloader\
4- using spl tools now u can unlock spl to get HSPL
5- install cerebellum 7.8 ROM that will find all features enabled on it ( internet sharing , etc)
and you don't need zune update anymore
note: you will find it hard to unlock your bootloader but it worth try
search in other devices forums , all are same
jimmy110 said:
steps to solve all of your problem
cus your device originally on telus network , you cannot install Cingular while you have locked bootlooader
solution :
1- search in forums about , unlocking boot loder
2- unlock your bootloader ( you know that your bootloader is unlocked when u see on the top of your screen , "security unlocked" when you enter the boot screen (4 colored screen)
3- install Cingular ROM and you will succeed in that after u unlock your bootloader\
4- using spl tools now u can unlock spl to get HSPL
5- install cerebellum 7.8 ROM that will find all features enabled on it ( internet sharing , etc)
and you don't need zune update anymore
note: you will find it hard to unlock your bootloader but it worth try
search in other devices forums , all are same
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I was under the impression that installing RSPL/HSPL was used to unlock the bootloader. Is this something different entirely?
CrazyTegger said:
I was under the impression that installing RSPL/HSPL was used to unlock the bootloader. Is this something different entirely?
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RSPL/HSPL is unlock bootloader not deeply enough to allow you to change the hole operator ROM , (change from telus to cingular)
you have to full unlock bootloader
jimmy110 said:
RSPL/HSPL is unlock bootloader not deeply enough to allow you to change the hole operator ROM , (change from telus to cingular)
you have to full unlock bootloader
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Are there any good keywords I can use? unlock bootloader htc surround isn't working for me.
CrazyTegger said:
Are there any good keywords I can use? unlock bootloader htc surround isn't working for me.
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search for unlock bootloader generally not for htc surround ( surround is poorest forum )
and all are the same way
jimmy110 said:
search for unlock bootloader generally not for htc surround ( surround is poorest forum )
and all are the same way
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I'm really not finding anything useful here... I see a lot for Android, but nothing for an HTC Windows Phone. Are you referring to an IMEI unlock? ChevronWP7? Unbranding? Interop Unlock? WP7 Root Tools?
Thanks
I've now managed to developer unlock my Surround. What's the next step from here?