Hello ,,
I am getting HD2 next week from Germany ,,
& i want to know how to change its language to English ,
can i just download an official English Rom from HTC website & upgrade my phone without removing the protection ( i think flashing) ? & If i had to ,, How to flash it??? & please give me a link to download the official English Rom,,
Hope i'll find the answers in this website ,,
Thank you
If i remember correctly, when you attempt to download a ROM from HTC's webiste, in the support section, it requires the user to enter their serial number of their device to download a ROM which is specific to their region, otherwise it will not let you download another ROM from another region.
See this link, it lists official Leo (stock) ROM versions which you can flash to there is even an English ROM here (WWE = World Wide English), but in order to flash to a different ROM version in a different language, you will first need to unlock your phone. To unlock your phone, this requires you to hack your phone to unlock it's SPL version, which enables your device to be CID (Country ID) unlocked so therefore the need to hardspl to put other language on.
For more infomration on unlocking your phone, see this link.
After you unlock your phone you can flash to another stock ROM version.
Please note: If you decided that you wanted to flash to a custom ROM version instead of a Stock version, then make sure that you upgrade your Radio version first (link here), and then flash to a compatible custom ROM version.
Flashing order: Install HardSPL (to unlock your phone), then Radio version (if necessary), then ROM version.
Thx 4 replying ,,
somebody in another forum gave me this serial ht9bjnw00268 & this link ,, well i can't post links becuz i am a new user, but the page says ,,
ROM Upgrade for HTC HD2
Release Date: 2010-01-25 Category: ROM Upgrade
An updated ROM is now available for HTC HD2 users to download. As always, HTC is committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience.
Installation Instructions:
ROM Version:
Norway:1.66.409.1, Spain :1.66.412.1, Denmark:1.66.403.1, France :1.66.406.1,
Sweden:1.66.413.2, Italy:1.66.408.1, WWE:1.66.405.2, France Bouygues: 1.66.483.0
to download the official english rom ,, & it worked & he said that i dont have to unlock the phone because it's official even if the phone is from germany ot another country ,,
so is it true??
& the rom from the link does it enclude upgrading the radio??
the link that u gave me 4 unlocking the phone , says that the SPL mus be 1.42 , what's gonna happen if it wasn't 1.42??
Sorry ,, but i am new in these things ,, so i don't have much informaton about it
AFAIK you can't install a ROM of another language/region without HardSPLing first. Read the flashing tutorials in the ROM development section/Wiki, all the details are there, clearly explained.
palestinian said:
Thx 4 replying ,,
somebody in another forum gave me this serial ht9bjnw00268 & this link ,, well i can't post links becuz i am a new user, but the page says ,,
ROM Upgrade for HTC HD2
Release Date: 2010-01-25 Category: ROM Upgrade
An updated ROM is now available for HTC HD2 users to download. As always, HTC is committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience.
Installation Instructions:
ROM Version:
Norway:1.66.409.1, Spain :1.66.412.1, Denmark:1.66.403.1, France :1.66.406.1,
Sweden:1.66.413.2, Italy:1.66.408.1, WWE:1.66.405.2, France Bouygues: 1.66.483.0
to download the official english rom ,, & it worked & he said that i dont have to unlock the phone because it's official even if the phone is from germany ot another country ,,
so is it true??
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As far as i know, your device will be CID (Country ID) locked so therefore you need to hardspl to put other language on.
& the rom from the link does it enclude upgrading the radio??
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No, the link I posted above for flashing to ROM versions does not include the links for the latest Radio versions, I posted a seperate link for you above which details the the various Radio versions available.
I am using Radio version 2.07.50.27_2 and it works great.
Most of the custom ROMs available require you to have Radio version 2.07 or 2.08 installed prior to flashing the ROM, so try either of those, unless it is stated on a custom ROM download page to install a specific Radio version.
the link that u gave me 4 unlocking the phone , says that the SPL mus be 1.42 , what's gonna happen if it wasn't 1.42??
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It simply won't work
To check your SPL version, power off your phone and then hold the Volume Down button and the power button simultanesously for about 3-5 seconds. You will enter Bootloader mode and a tri-coloured screen will appear. Check what is shows for SPL (it will be something like 1.42.0000. When you unlock your phone, it should show 1.42.HSPL instead).
Note: to exit Bootloader, take back cover off phone and remove battery for 3 seconds, then re-insert.
It is possible to downgrade to this SPL (if above 1.42.0000), by just flashing to an Official ROM with this SPL version.
Sorry ,, but i am new in these things ,, so i don't have much informaton about it
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Don't worry, I was once in your shoes. You will figure it out, just read things carefully and ask questions before you attempt anything you are unsure of and you will be fine
the name of the file of the Rom the i've downloaded from HTC website is
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship
does it include upgrading Radio??
& if it includes the Radio ,, I just have to unlock the phone?
palestinian said:
the name of the file of the Rom the i've downloaded from HTC website is
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship
does it include upgrading Radio??
& if it includes the Radio ,, I just have to unlock the phone?
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I dont think it includes the Radio, just the ROM. That ROM shows it is compatible with Radio 2.06.51.07, so I think that may be your stock Radio version (resrart the phone and check waht it shows on the bootup screen in orange font)
To upgrade to a different Radio version other than Stock, yes you will need to unlock your phone.
palestinian said:
the name of the file of the Rom the i've downloaded from HTC website is
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship
does it include upgrading Radio??
& if it includes the Radio ,, I just have to unlock the phone?
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I dont think it includes the Radio, just the ROM. That ROM shows it is compatible with Radio 2.06.51.07, so I think that may be your stock Radio version (restart the phone and check what it shows on the bootup screen in orange font)
To upgrade to a different Radio version other than Stock, yes you will need to unlock your phone.
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Hi , I need help to understand why I cant upgrade my diamond 2 to WM 6.5
Here is my current version ( I got my phone in Hong Kong )
rom 1.40.707.2(49069)wwe
rom date 06.15.09
radio 3.44.25.27
protocol 61.25t.25.19u
I tried to download a rom update from here :
http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=728&news_id=310
but I got a message that there is no upgrade available for my serial number.
Than I took a number (ht968l100038) from stock , from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=568330
I downloaded an update , it started to run but then I got a message :
Error 294 - invalid vendor ID
So my question is :
1. Why there is no update available from official HTC site ?
2. How in any case I can upgrade it ? what's wrong with my vendor ID ?
Thanks ! ! !
Hope some one could help me !
If you read previous posts about that message, someone said it was because the 6.5 upgrade is not for your region. Hong kong in europe?
You have to wait for the upgrade to be available for hong kong/asia.
Hong Kong belongs to asia.actually I live in another country,but got my phone in h.kong.
but version of my rom is an english one,is there some workaround to install it anyway?
win 6.5
htc has now actually realesed the official update
when i tried to upgrade mine from the htcpedia one it bricked my phone, i mananaged to recover it and install stock 6.1 onto it so hopefully now that im going from a stock 6.1 rom rather than a custom 6.5 it should work lol
ostap26 said:
Hi , I need help to understand why I cant upgrade my diamond 2 to WM 6.5
Here is my current version ( I got my phone in Hong Kong )
rom 1.40.707.2(49069)wwe
rom date 06.15.09
radio 3.44.25.27
protocol 61.25t.25.19u
I tried to download a rom update from here :
http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=728&news_id=310
but I got a message that there is no upgrade available for my serial number.
Than I took a number (ht968l100038) from stock , from here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=568330
I downloaded an update , it started to run but then I got a message :
Error 294 - invalid vendor ID
So my question is :
1. Why there is no update available from official HTC site ?
2. How in any case I can upgrade it ? what's wrong with my vendor ID ?
Thanks ! ! !
Hope some one could help me !
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I have the same problem as you, and as I can see you have same original ROM, I tried also from another region with same problem ERROR [294].
You may also have S/N HT98LL as I, now I know it's from hongkong (I'm and bought my phone in Paraguay )
Is there anyway to install european ROM? breake the zone from my phone to install official ROM from somewhere else?
edoftech said:
htc has now actually realesed the official update
when i tried to upgrade mine from the htcpedia one it bricked my phone, i mananaged to recover it and install stock 6.1 onto it so hopefully now that im going from a stock 6.1 rom rather than a custom 6.5 it should work lol
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Hi,
This has managed to brick mine as well - how did you recover?
It only goes to the touch diamon 2 loading screen and then freezes.
Please help
radzi said:
I have the same problem as you, and as I can see you have same original ROM, I tried also from another region with same problem ERROR [294].
You may also have S/N HT98LL as I, now I know it's from hongkong (I'm and bought my phone in Paraguay )
Is there anyway to install european ROM? breake the zone from my phone to install official ROM from somewhere else?
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Mine S/N is "ht97xl......." .
Some one have an idea what to do ?
When HTC will release an update for this vendor ?
Figured it out:
They have only released European versions of the upgrade which does not work with those of us that have asian ones. The HTC huys don't have a release date for the Asian English Winmo 6.5 ROM release.
Not impressed really.
Hard spl and you can install whatever rom u want....
Fienamie said:
Hard spl and you can install whatever rom u want....
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Well put, simple solution
Official ROM sucks kinda hard anyway.
Hello, i tryed to update my TD2 from wm 6.1 to 6.5 from official htc site -- http://www.htc.com/de/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=728&news_id=310 -- , but when i put my serial number of my phone, it says that for my region is not available wm 6.5 update , i bought my phone from O2 Germany ..
what's the problem ?
ty in advance
I sent an inquiry to HTC and what that they said :
Thank you for contacting HTC Corporation,
Dear HTC Customer
With regards to your inquiry, the WM6.5 upgrade for the HTC Touch Diamond2 is not available yet and should be available within the coming month. Kindly contact us later for more information regarding your WM6.5 upgrade inquiry.
so lets wait .... I don't want to break my phone with unofficial ROMs and loose my warranty. Cant they that their ROM will be perfect,but anyway ...
Today i have decided to upgrade my german device to the 6.5 stock rom (I selected german region). I've put in my serial number, selected the file and the location. And now, I thought I could download the official 6.5 rom. But the download link led me to this site: http://www.htc.com/www/support.aspx where i could not download any rom. Does anyone know what the problem is?
Eyghon said:
Today i have decided to upgrade my german device to the 6.5 stock rom (I selected german region). I've put in my serial number, selected the file and the location. And now, I thought I could download the official 6.5 rom. But the download link led me to this site: http://www.htc.com/www/support.aspx where i could not download any rom. Does anyone know what the problem is?
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Branded TD2's got other serials, so you can only dl ROMs released by your vendor. Also you won't be able to flash the ROM if phone is not unlocked (you need hardspl 1.83).
@S-Line
I've bought my phone unbranded and unlocked, it is not a phone from my provider. The serial i've put in to the field for download ist valid, otherwise i wouldn't get so far to the select the rom file and the the region.
I wrote to the HTC support and they answered: "Wir moechten Sie bitten, den Download zu einem spaeteren Zeitpunkt noch einmal zu versuchen. "
But maybe its better to leave a running system at it is. I've read the thread "Issues with the official 6.5 build" and it does not fills me with confidence in 6.5. Maybe i should try a cooked rom. Will see.
The official HTC Rom is ok, but I really can recommend udK's Leo R6 (German version) or Dutty's Holy Grail R1 (a bit faster but WWE). Both are better than stock ROM.
Today I have flashed my TD2 with your recommended udK Leo R6 and I'm surprised, I have much more space left after the installation. Original, as I bought my device, there were only 180 mb free data space, with this cooked rom I have far over 200 mb left after flashing. Until now, after some hours of playing around i like it, it feels faster. And I'm very happy, that my first attempt of hardspl and rom flashing was successful.
Cokemonz said:
Figured it out:
They have only released European versions of the upgrade which does not work with those of us that have asian ones. The HTC huys don't have a release date for the Asian English Winmo 6.5 ROM release.
Not impressed really.
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Have you tried contacting their support.
My ROM is "Eastern Europe" (Bought in UK!) and they told me to go to
http://www.sunnysoft.com/htc/
Sure enough, a valid ROM was available for download Apparently they won't to hosting all the ROM's to the HTC site!
ROM
Topaz_HTC_WWE_EastEurope_2.16.479.1
Windows Mobile 6.5
No need to unlock phone.
Maybe they can help you the same.
Hi everyone,
Initially, I'm French, so sorry for my English
I've bought my HTC Touch Diamond 2 with the official SFR ROM, it's a Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM.
Today, on the HTC website support page http://www.htc.com/fr/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=249&cat=2&dl_id=733 , I saw the official update. But when I'm trying to make my serial number in the box, I've a message who says that the download is not adapted for my device, I understand this, because I suppose to wait the official SFR ROM, but I'm fed up waiting...
So I've found a "magic" serial code to download the file , but I know if I want to install this ROM, I'm require to Hard-SPL my HTC TD2.
I'm ready for that, but I'm asking you a question : If I install this ROM, the configurations are they the same as the old SFR ROM ? I've to configure my phone ?
When I'm install a ROM, is it necessarily to install radio ROM ?
Thanx for your help !
So I've found a "magic" serial code to download the file , but I know if I want to install this ROM, I'm require to Hard-SPL my HTC TD2.
I'm ready for that, but I'm asking you a question : If I install this ROM, the configurations are they the same as the old SFR ROM ? I've to configure my phone ?
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read this clearly http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=520312
if you flash make sure make a backup because all data will be removed
When I'm install a ROM, is it necessarily to install radio ROM ?
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you flash stock rom right? if so it will automaticcly install new radio
I know if I flash my device, I will lost all my data, but can I make a backup of the system settings ? Which program can I use for the backup (All data) ?
I don't understand when you are saying "stock ROM", I just want to install the official ROM which is on the official website.
Or if you know a best similar ROM which is in French, give my his name, because I a bit lost
Here is the link : http://www.htc.com/fr/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=249&cat=2&dl_id=733
Thx
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Hi guys,
Need some step by step help.
I believe the HD2 is locked to the O2 in the UK and it is still have the very old 1.48 rom and I would like to upgrade to the latest 1.66 but when I try to download the rom from the HTC site it said the rom is not for my phone after I enter my Serial Number.
So, any one know which SN i need in order to download the 1.66 rom in English WWE? Also, what do I need to install the rom with my O2 locked HD2? I am sure even if I have the rom the upgrade won't let me because it is locked to O2 UK. Please help!
All I want is to make my HD2 better (than the stupid Iphone)
kingdanny said:
Hi guys,
Need some step by step help.
I believe the HD2 is locked to the O2 in the UK and it is still have the very old 1.48 rom and I would like to upgrade to the latest 1.66 but when I try to download the rom from the HTC site it said the rom is not for my phone after I enter my Serial Number.
So, any one know which SN i need in order to download the 1.66 rom in English WWE? Also, what do I need to install the rom with my O2 locked HD2? I am sure even if I have the rom the upgrade won't let me because it is locked to O2 UK. Please help!
All I want is to make my HD2 better (than the stupid Iphone)
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I've already tried and downloaded it using a different serial. The updater then prevents you from flashing as it checks the serial prior to flashing.
Your best bet is to flash using a ROM in the ROM forum section.
mh....changing rom isnt very difficult..
but: i would only do, if really needed.
i'm also using 1.48 and i don't wanna change since an official rom supports landscape manila.
but if you want, do this:
choose the right S/N here and download your ROM.
when you've got it, you need to install HSPL first.
all about HSPL is written in this thread.
after installing hspl successfully, you can run the RUU.exe, which you downloaded from htc.com .
but think about it carefully...it could void your warranty
but all about that in hspl thread.
good luck.
DN41
Instal HSPL2 from the HSPL/HSPL2 thread in rom development. (It is fully reversable, your warranty is only temporarily void)
Then go to the Leo Official Roms thread in rom development, first post, first link, brings up a list of folder
1.42
1.48
1.66
etc etc
Look in the 1.66 folder for one with 'HTC' and 'WWE' in the title (world wide english and HTC unbranded)
Download it, and with your phone connected to usb, run the exe you downloaded.
THis WILL of course reset your phone completely, so be sure and back up your data first.
guys I didn't need HSPL when I updated. I was using the stock ROM, then I downloaded the official 1.66 ROM from this forum (coz my serial gave an invalid error on HTC website). I just connected with USB and ran activesync/windows mobile device manager and ran the .exe file of the update.
so your leo wasn't "branded".
where did you buy it?
DN41
oh yer of course, how n00b of me to forget that. Yer mine was bought online from handtec (official reseller).
EDIT: Sry kingdanny, just ignore my post. You may get confused otherwise.
HI,
I am new on this forum, and first of all I'd like to thank all the HD mini experts !
I have spent a month reading almost all principal threads, however I'd like to have some recommendations/clarifications before flashing my ROM.
I have a professional phone with French Orange Network (I'm French )
and the information from my phone are the following :
System version : 5.2.23103 (23103.5.3.3)
Manila version 2.5.20161224.1
ROM verion 1.36.73.6 (94538) FRE
ROM Date 09/28/10
Radio version 0.63.05.41
When I try to download last ROM version from the HTC site, it says that the version is not "suitable" for my device
So here are my questions :
1- Shall the phone be unlocked before flashing ?
2- Will the last French ROM version available on shippedROM run on my phone ?
3- Shall I dump my ROM before doing anything ?
Many thanks for your answers
doublej4473 said:
HI,
I am new on this forum, and first of all I'd like to thank all the HD mini experts !
I have spent a month reading almost all principal threads, however I'd like to have some recommendations/clarifications before flashing my ROM.
I have a professional phone with French Orange Network (I'm French )
and the information from my phone are the following :
System version : 5.2.23103 (23103.5.3.3)
Manila version 2.5.20161224.1
ROM verion 1.36.73.6 (94538) FRE
ROM Date 09/28/10
Radio version 0.63.05.41
When I try to download last ROM version from the HTC site, it says that the version is not "suitable" for my device
So here are my questions :
1- Shall the phone be unlocked before flashing ?
2- Will the last French ROM version available on shippedROM run on my phone ?
3- Shall I dump my ROM before doing anything ?
Many thanks for your answers
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Hi,
Here are my answers :
1- Yes
2- No,you can't run ROM's from shippedROM if the phone is carrier locked,right now you can only upgrade your ROM from Orange site
3-useless
Thanks a lot.
For answer two, does that mean that when it will be unlocked I'll be able to run other ROM, or am I blocked for ever with no possibility of flashing cooked ROM ?
doublej4473 said:
Thanks a lot.
For answer two, does that mean that when it will be unlocked I'll be able to run other ROM, or am I blocked for ever with no possibility of flashing cooked ROM ?
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yes you will be able to install any ROM,cooked or official
hi, i am HTC HD Mini users
ROM.ver. 1.07.479.1 (85429) WWE
I want to change my ROM to the latest ROM
I have several questions,
1. 1.07.479.1 (85429) WWE, what region it?
2. how do I know you want to use ROM compatible with our handheld?
3. if we do SSPL, should also make it install to the radio, or just simply to install the latest ROM
4. what is the advantage to replace with lastest ROM or with other region ROM??
- the english version (WWE) World Wide English
- benefits appropriate with the ROM change is a matter of language used in the rom
here is all HD mini ROMs .... click here
choose the appropriate ROM for you and for your language
and if you want the latest version of WWE_EastEurope choose
this version 1.36.479.1
my mini is Italian, I would change the official rom version with latest version 1.36.479.1 rom europe but when I start the procedure is 1% off and gives me error 294, it is normal or something wrong?
baggino said:
my mini is Italian, I would change the official rom version with latest version 1.36.479.1 rom europe but when I start the procedure is 1% off and gives me error 294, it is normal or something wrong?
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errors are not normal
I guess your phone is carrier locked so you can not any other roms except the ones your carrier provides you.
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errors are not normal
I guess your phone is carrier locked so you can not any other roms except the ones your carrier provides you.
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my phone is not branded, I do not update the sim card, I read that some of them Spanish or European Roma have no echo with Android, so I wanted to try
baggino said:
my phone is not branded, I do not update the sim card, I read that some of them Spanish or European Roma have no echo with Android, so I wanted to try
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It's BS
just wait for NAND build and hopefully all the remaining bugs will be solved
How long? I am also waiting for