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Please help!

im getting a touch hd from taiwan. and i just read that it comes in chinese only
is there any rom to make it english? or change the os language to english
and what is the country code for it?
if there isnt. will i have to use hard spl?
and i read the instructions for it but im kinda lost
please help
Thanks in advance

Allmost all ROMS are in english. There are ways you can flash them without using hard spl.

EpiphanyNL said:
Allmost all ROMS are in english. There are ways you can flash them without using hard spl.
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i checked "http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Ship_exe"
and im not sure which one to download
im not really sure which is the country code for taiwan. any ideas?
there are ways to flash without using hard spl?
can you please tell me how?

Read this for flashing without Hard spl: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462347
Why would you want the country code for taiwan? You dont need it when flashing another ROM.

EpiphanyNL said:
Read this for flashing without Hard spl: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462347
Why would you want the country code for taiwan? You dont need it when flashing another ROM.
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i read that i need to know so i know which rom to download?
i think. i read it here " http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Flash1"
so im going crazy looking for a rom that i could use.
do you know where i can download one so i can make my language WWE instead of chinese.?

I'm using this ROM atm: http://www.laurentius26.net/
You can find enough ROMS in this thread btw, read carefully and you will find them

EpiphanyNL said:
I'm using this ROM atm: http://www.laurentius26.net/
You can find enough ROMS in this thread btw, read carefully and you will find them
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thanks but one question?
which is the easiest way to flash a rom?
using Hard SPL, Soft SPL, or USPL?
im really lost on that..
and which one should i use?

Cant really help you there, I use hard SPL, but I guess it's just what your preference is in that.

EpiphanyNL said:
Cant really help you there, I use hard SPL, but I guess it's just what your preference is in that.
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oh really?
hardspl is only for blac100 right?
but i read that now they have like blac120?
and im not sure which one im gunna be getting in the box.
oh. when i change the os language. do i have to download one with the same country code?
i read in another place that if you dont have the same. then. it wont work?
or with hardspl and uspl i dont need to have the same country code

anyone? im kind of a newbie
i need help please
im going to be getting my touch hd soon in chinese
and i need to change it to english
help
thank you!

kevin6192 said:
anyone? im kind of a newbie
i need help please
im going to be getting my touch hd soon in chinese
and i need to change it to english
help
thank you!
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Its not very hard to be honest
You must flash HardSPL first to be able to flash any rom and hardspl will work for blac100 and blac120
More info and instruction about HardSPL
Tips about flashing the rom
Use fully charged device
* Switch off your device by holding the Power button untill a menu pops up
* Go to bootloader by holding Volume down + Power button at the same time
* Connect your device to your PC
* Start BlackStoneCustomRUU.exe and follow the onscreen instruction's
There are countless ROM's out there and everyone has different tastes so there is no point asking any questions on which is better etc etc etc.
I am curretnly using Duttys 2.3 rom and would recommned it or Laurentius26 V9.0
Hope this helps!
Laurentius26

I got mine from hong Kong when I was there in Feb, it was in chinese too. then I went to the wiki page, downloaded the Hard SPL, once that was done I just picked any ROM on the wiki page, I chose Dutty 1.7 at the time. copied the NBH file to the root of the SD card, made sure the name of the NBH file was BLACIMG.nbh and then used restarted the device with the key presses mentioned in the wiki and flashed it to english. MAKE sure you have at least 50% charge before you start.
the WWE versions are the english roms. I believe its mentioned in the wiki too.
Since then I've maybe flashed like 10 or more times and tried different roms. it doesn't matter which rom you pick. its a matter of personal preference. just take the time to read the wiki in detail and you'll be fine.
if you are getting a retail touch HD it will come with an 8GB SDHC micro SD and the usual accessories.
as of now I'm on dutty's 2.3

alvinswim said:
I got mine from hong Kong when I was there in Feb, it was in chinese too. then I went to the wiki page, downloaded the Hard SPL, once that was done I just picked any ROM on the wiki page, I chose Dutty 1.7 at the time. copied the NBH file to the root of the SD card, made sure the name of the NBH file was BLACIMG.nbh and then used restarted the device with the key presses mentioned in the wiki and flashed it to english. MAKE sure you have at least 50% charge before you start.
the WWE versions are the english roms. I believe its mentioned in the wiki too.
Since then I've maybe flashed like 10 or more times and tried different roms. it doesn't matter which rom you pick. its a matter of personal preference. just take the time to read the wiki in detail and you'll be fine.
if you are getting a retail touch HD it will come with an 8GB SDHC micro SD and the usual accessories.
as of now I'm on dutty's 2.3
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Fallen Spartan said:
Its not very hard to be honest
You must flash HardSPL first to be able to flash any rom and hardspl will work for blac100 and blac120
More info and instruction about HardSPL
Tips about flashing the rom
Use fully charged device
* Switch off your device by holding the Power button untill a menu pops up
* Go to bootloader by holding Volume down + Power button at the same time
* Connect your device to your PC
* Start BlackStoneCustomRUU.exe and follow the onscreen instruction's
There are countless ROM's out there and everyone has different tastes so there is no point asking any questions on which is better etc etc etc.
I am curretnly using Duttys 2.3 rom and would recommned it or Laurentius26 V9.0
Hope this helps!
Laurentius26
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im sorta confused on how to install Hardspl
i read the instructions..but im lost
do you think you guys can help me out?
like explain in an easier way?
sorry for the inconvenience
can i also use USPL?

kevin6192 said:
im sorta confused on how to install Hardspl
i read the instructions..but im lost
do you think you guys can help me out?
like explain in an easier way?
sorry for the inconvenience
can i also use USPL?
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Instructions
Download Hard-SPL package from attachment, extract to an empty folder.
Unsigned_HardSPL_for_Blackstone_OliNex.zip
You must Have Phone Sync'd with PC in Windows Mobile!!!
Run HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe on PC,
make sure it's launched from a local drive (not through network drive, etc.).
if you are on vista, launching as Administrator is recommended,
Follow steps in the RUU
check device for prompts after PC shows loading bar
press Yes on phone if asked.
Some notes: When RUU says it will hard reset, do not worry, it is not going to do that. also when it says the flash will take 10 minutes, ignore that, it will only take a minute or so.
Device should go to a tricolour screen now that says 1.07.OliNex, the SSPL version, which is temporary.
In a bit unusual way, it will take a few seconds for the RUU to detect the device, but do not worry, as soon as the "USB" text on the tricolour screen shows up, RUU will see device.
SPL flashes, device automatically reboots, job done.
To confirm you got it installed,
go into bootloader mode (tricolour screen!) (Switch off your device by holding the Power button untill a menu pops up > Go to bootloader by holding Volume down + Power button at the same time)
verify the screen shows 1.14.OliNex, which is the Hard-SPL version.

I just got my Touch HD over the weekend and I used USPL so that I don't void the warranty:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462347
However, you need to have XP. Tried it on Vista but not successful. Luckily I had an old XP laptop stuffed away somewhere

ionrage said:
I just got my Touch HD over the weekend and I used USPL so that I don't void the warranty:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462347
However, you need to have XP. Tried it on Vista but not successful. Luckily I had an old XP laptop stuffed away somewhere
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oh really?
when it says
"Execute blac_uspl.exe;" do i just find the file ont he computer and double click it? or do i have to like install it using the phone?
and " If everything goes well, your device will restart and SPL version label should read "1.14.USPL" indicating that USPL was loaded successfully."
once that is done then... am i done?
this next part is when i want to flash a rom right?
("You can then start RUU update to flash RUU_signed.nbh. Once RUU update is completed, device will restart using regular flashed SPL.
If you want to flash from SD card instead, make sure your SD card is not inserted when you enter the bootloader originally.
SPL will try to install it and would fail if blacimg.nbh is not signed by HTC. Insert the card after "USB" label comes up in SPL but before running USPL.
You can run "blac_uspl.exe ?" to get command line parameter help. Only 1 parameter is accepted and that is the name of an SPL file you want to load. You can load an MFG SPL or HSPL. USPL automatically takes care of allowing unsigned/cooked ROM flashing with any SPL you use.")
man. i dont have XP
thers no way on vista?
thanks for the inconvenience.

Fallen Spartan said:
Instructions
Download Hard-SPL package from attachment, extract to an empty folder.
Unsigned_HardSPL_for_Blackstone_OliNex.zip
You must Have Phone Sync'd with PC in Windows Mobile!!!
Run HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe on PC,
make sure it's launched from a local drive (not through network drive, etc.).
if you are on vista, launching as Administrator is recommended,
Follow steps in the RUU
check device for prompts after PC shows loading bar
press Yes on phone if asked.
Some notes: When RUU says it will hard reset, do not worry, it is not going to do that. also when it says the flash will take 10 minutes, ignore that, it will only take a minute or so.
Device should go to a tricolour screen now that says 1.07.OliNex, the SSPL version, which is temporary.
In a bit unusual way, it will take a few seconds for the RUU to detect the device, but do not worry, as soon as the "USB" text on the tricolour screen shows up, RUU will see device.
SPL flashes, device automatically reboots, job done.
To confirm you got it installed,
go into bootloader mode (tricolour screen!) (Switch off your device by holding the Power button untill a menu pops up > Go to bootloader by holding Volume down + Power button at the same time)
verify the screen shows 1.14.OliNex, which is the Hard-SPL version.
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do i have to have the phone connected to the computer before i run HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe?
what does it mean when it says make sure it is launched from a local drive?
or a network drive?
where are the steps for the RUU?
sorry for all the questions!

kevin6192 said:
do i have to have the phone connected to the computer before i run HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe?
what does it mean when it says make sure it is launched from a local drive?
or a network drive?
where are the steps for the RUU?
sorry for all the questions!
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Yes, you need phone sync'd to pc using your usb cable before running HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe?
What I mean by local drive is your C:/ drive or local disk and not by using other drives you may have i.e. G:/, H:/, J:/ etc
When you run HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe a screen will appear on your pc and it will have these steps on it for you to follow. i.e. just follow these steps

Fallen Spartan said:
Yes, you need phone sync'd to pc using your usb cable before running HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe?
What I mean by local drive is your C:/ drive or local disk and not by using other drives you may have i.e. G:/, H:/, J:/ etc
When you run HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe a screen will appear on your pc and it will have these steps on it for you to follow. i.e. just follow these steps
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okay so i have downloaded HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe.
it says extract it so that means i cannot open it from the zip?
is it okay if it is in a folder in the C:/ drive when i launch it?
so first off. i connect the phone to the pc.
( do i put it in bootloader mode?)
what will show on the phone when i connect it?
and when i connect it. i just plug the usb in the phone and the computer and thats it?
then i launch HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe
follow the steps..
then im done?

kevin6192 said:
okay so i have downloaded HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe.
it says extract it so that means i cannot open it from the zip?
is it okay if it is in a folder in the C:/ drive when i launch it?
so first off. i connect the phone to the pc.
( do i put it in bootloader mode?)
what will show on the phone when i connect it?
and when i connect it. i just plug the usb in the phone and the computer and thats it?
then i launch HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe
follow the steps..
then im done?
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Yes you need to extract it from zip as it will not run from within zip folder
Personally I ran it just from the desktop, i.e. I put HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe on my desktop
when you have your phone connected and in bootloader mode at the bottom on the screen it should say 'usb'.
then launch HardSPLWrapper_Blackstone.exe, follow steps, then your done.
As I said put phone back into bootloader mode afterwards and verify the screen shows 1.14.OliNex, which is the Hard-SPL version.

$100 Reward if can fix my T8285

Long story short my phone worked fine for months. Went to a 1.56 Rom active sync stopped working. I have already tried everything associated with AS problem, everything. Went to get it repaired at HTC America in Houston, TX there gay and dont support T8285. I have tried flashing via memory card but I seem to be retarded doing it that way. Engineer said mini usb slot works fine, cooked rom may have corrupted AS. Customer service would not let him fix my phone because it was an "aussie version". I just want the phone to sync is that too much to ask? Anyway $100 bucks to anyone that can make it work paid via paypal immediately.

moved out of development

Personally I think your mad offering $100. I'm sure most people would have hepled you for free, including myself. I'm not after your money but offer my assistance.
Have you tried doing a hard reset? uninstalling activesync & reinstalling it?
Flashing different rom. If you can't flash through SD Card, have you tried flashing again via usb. You don't need phone sync'd
Put your phone into bootloader and then connect to pc via usb. At bottom of screen the text should change from 'serial' to 'usb'. Now flash phone by running rom (cooked or stock etc) you downloaded. Put .nbh and ruu file into same folder and then open ruu file and follow instructions.
I severely doubt cooked rom affected activesync.
EDIT
As bonesy said below, you'll need either USPL or HSPL to flash 1.56+ based rom.
Full tutorial or dummies guide to flashing 1.56+ based roms can be found in cRaCKwHoRe's guide. See my signature

Turn off your phone, Take out your memory card, Plug the miniUSB in then power on (Hold volume down press power holding volume down still) This will bring up a coloured screen. Run the ROM Wrapper package exe (BlackstoneRUUWrapper) This SHOULD now install the right ROM.
Please make sure you are using a 1.56 rom with the HSPL or i think it has problems with GFX.
When windows loads go to start>settings>connections>USBtoPC
this is on 6.5 rom not sure about 6.1 :/
Untick Enable faster data synchronizaion, I had to do all this on works computer to update a ROM god knows why but this was my fix.
ROM Should load as should activesync now.
Please let me know if this helps
Tried to post in ure original threads but mods were moving to trash each time BAH!

Thanks to both of you guys for your suggestions. I thought I was not a noob when it came to flashing roms but once I could not do it via usb I was a whole different story. Yeah I am offering the $100 just to get people to help. I know you get slammed if you ask a question so I figured I would make it worth someone's time. I am going right now to pick it up from the repair center so I will try during my lunch in about an hour.

Fallen Spartan said:
Personally I think your mad offering $100. I'm sure most people would have hepled you for free, including myself. I'm not after your money but offer my assistance.
Have you tried doing a hard reset? uninstalling activesync & reinstalling it?
Flashing different rom. If you can't flash through SD Card, have you tried flashing again via usb. You don't need phone sync'd
Put your phone into bootloader and then connect to pc via usb. At bottom of screen the text should change from 'serial' to 'usb'. Now flash phone by running rom (cooked or stock etc) you downloaded. Put .nbh and ruu file into same folder and then open ruu file and follow instructions.
I severely doubt cooked rom affected activesync.
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I tried uninstalling and reinstalling active sync. Different cables, different computers, xp and vista, everything, checked usb enhanced, etc ,etc.

bonesy said:
Turn off your phone, Take out your memory card, Plug the miniUSB in then power on (Hold volume down press power holding volume down still) This will bring up a coloured screen. Run the ROM Wrapper package exe (BlackstoneRUUWrapper) This SHOULD now install the right ROM.
Please make sure you are using a 1.56 rom with the HSPL or i think it has problems with GFX.
When windows loads go to start>settings>connections>USBtoPC
this is on 6.5 rom not sure about 6.1 :/
Untick Enable faster data synchronizaion, I had to do all this on works computer to update a ROM god knows why but this was my fix.
ROM Should load as should activesync now.
Please let me know if this helps
Tried to post in ure original threads but mods were moving to trash each time BAH!
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Thanks for breaking it down barney style for me. I will try this very soon. If it works my friend you got $100 smackers.

no worries, Glad to help (if it does lol)

bonesy said:
Turn off your phone, Take out your memory card, Plug the miniUSB in then power on (Hold volume down press power holding volume down still) This will bring up a coloured screen. Run the ROM Wrapper package exe (BlackstoneRUUWrapper) This SHOULD now install the right ROM.
Please make sure you are using a 1.56 rom with the HSPL or i think it has problems with GFX.
When windows loads go to start>settings>connections>USBtoPC
this is on 6.5 rom not sure about 6.1 :/
Untick Enable faster data synchronizaion, I had to do all this on works computer to update a ROM god knows why but this was my fix.
ROM Should load as should activesync now.
Please let me know if this helps
Tried to post in ure original threads but mods were moving to trash each time BAH!
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So I got my phone and this is what it says.
BLAC120 32M
SPL-1.56.01Olinex
MicroP-Blackstone (LED) v6
and it's just red green blue and white no word on the bottom. Ran BlackstoneRUUWrapper with the nbh file that I wanted and it gave me a connection error. Now it says Seiral in the white.

Fallen Spartan said:
Personally I think your mad offering $100. I'm sure most people would have hepled you for free, including myself. I'm not after your money but offer my assistance.
Have you tried doing a hard reset? uninstalling activesync & reinstalling it?
Flashing different rom. If you can't flash through SD Card, have you tried flashing again via usb. You don't need phone sync'd
Put your phone into bootloader and then connect to pc via usb. At bottom of screen the text should change from 'serial' to 'usb'. Now flash phone by running rom (cooked or stock etc) you downloaded. Put .nbh and ruu file into same folder and then open ruu file and follow instructions.
I severely doubt cooked rom affected activesync.
EDIT
As bonesy said below, you'll need either USPL or HSPL to flash 1.56+ based rom.
Full tutorial or dummies guide to flashing 1.56+ based roms can be found in cRaCKwHoRe's guide. See my signature
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Well I get it into bootloader no problem but then plug in the usb cable and nada, it says serial. So then I tried starting bootloader mode with the cabe and still nada, it does not even say serial. If I unplug it then it says serial. I have tried both ways to run the RUU Wrapper and I keep getting the usb conncetion error

serial?
Hi, please can you post a screen shot of where it says serial at boot screen?

stoolzo said:
Hi, please can you post a screen shot of where it says serial at boot screen?
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I cant because I cant use my software that would do that since it wont sync to my computer.

snap shot
just take a snap shot with a webcam or digital camera if you have one.

stoolzo said:
just take a snap shot with a webcam or digital camera if you have one.
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let me see if this comes thru ok.

turcomora said:
let me see if this comes thru ok.
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Here yo go. This picture is with me having the device plugged in it charging fine. Then entering bootloader mode. If I unplug then it will say serial. If I dont plug in before then enter bootloader it will say serial still.

thanks
ok, that looks pretty normal,so to recap you fully powerdown the phone by taking the battery out, put the cable into both the phone and pc and the turn on holding volume down and it just sits there?, what happens when you press volume up at this point?

stoolzo said:
ok, that looks pretty normal,so to recap you fully powerdown the phone by taking the battery out, put the cable into both the phone and pc and the turn on holding volume down and it just sits there?, what happens when you press volume up at this point?
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Only thing I was not doing was taking out the battery. Just tried that and still same screen. Nothing happens when I press the volume up button just stays there.

pc
do you have another pc to try this on to rule out an actual active sync problem?

stoolzo said:
do you have another pc to try this on to rule out an actual active sync problem?
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Yeah I have been trying on my latop, home pc, and work pc and nothing same result. I have tried different usb cables, os, reinstalling, everything. Only thing I have not tried is flashing via sd card yet.

brick
its sounds like you have a corrupt spl, it is definately worth trying the sd card as it may allow you to activesync but it may then fallover when it reboots and goes into boot mode. This i where user viperbjk (see android dev thread) may be able to help as he has successfully managed to unbrick a phone.
I had this same problem but powering down and simply triggering the and spl reflash resolved it. your problem sounds different though.

can't install hspl 3

hello am kinda new to all this, i'm trying to install HSPL 3 so i can flash my hd2 with a rom.
I have it Synced with My Computer. I have t-mobile usaHTC HD2. I open up HSPL3 thing. Press next. And its says its trying to connect via USB. stays stuck on that, then gives me an error message?
what am i doing wrong?
I HAVE 2.10.000 on my phone i just bought it. CAN I STILL flash my phone to get a custom rom????

anybody please, 2.10 i hear there is nothing out yet for 2.10 ?

for hspl... (yes it supports 2.10.0000, , dont forget that much of what you are reading was written before hspl3 was released)
1 - dont use a front mounted usb port, use one around back of the pc, directly connected to teh motherboard, not through a hub or case mounted ports.
2 - be sure and right click hspl.exe and choose 'run as administrator
3 - boot into bootloader yourself (start with phone off, press and hold and keep holding vol down, tap and release power, , when get to coloured screen, release vol down, , thats bootloader, ,) connect to usb, when the word 'serial' becomes 'usb' run hspl (as administrator)
keep trying usb ports.
if you are trying to use a virtual box, for example on a mac, , , dont.
oh, and be sure to extract hspl.exe, dont run it from within the .zip file.

thanks sam i got it, i love you.. now just gotta flash to get the rom

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for hspl... (yes it supports 2.10.0000, , dont forget that much of what you are reading was written before hspl3 was released)
1 - dont use a front mounted usb port, use one around back of the pc, directly connected to teh motherboard, not through a hub or case mounted ports.
2 - be sure and right click hspl.exe and choose 'run as administrator
3 - boot into bootloader yourself (start with phone off, press and hold and keep holding vol down, tap and release power, , when get to coloured screen, release vol down, , thats bootloader, ,) connect to usb, when the word 'serial' becomes 'usb' run hspl (as administrator)
keep trying usb ports.
if you are trying to use a virtual box, for example on a mac, , , dont.
oh, and be sure to extract hspl.exe, dont run it from within the .zip file.
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sam hows it going? how do i install cookie tab? you can't flash it?

Cookies tab is a cab file which can be found in my sticky. And directions on how to install the cab can also be found in my sticky.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

ddgarcia05 said:
Cookies tab is a cab file which can be found in my sticky. And directions on how to install the cab can also be found in my sticky.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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i still don't understand? help please

i dont know what to do with the cab? i'm so confused? mm? sam? anyone?

cookies is a program, not a rom, so no, you don't flash it.
copy cookies.cab to your phone, browse to it in your phones file manager, click it to run it.

samsamuel said:
cookies is a program, not a rom, so no, you don't flash it.
copy cookies.cab to your phone, browse to it in your phones file manager, click it to run it.
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i added it but i cant seem to see it on file manager? mm is their a specific place?

samsamuel said:
cookies is a program, not a rom, so no, you don't flash it.
copy cookies.cab to your phone, browse to it in your phones file manager, click it to run it.
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got it thanks.

flashing HTC HD2 from TMOUS
Hey,
I'm new to this flashing as well...
I have a Tmobile US HTC HD2...
I installed the HSPL3 after getting the Windows Mobile Device Center...
It was installed successfully, but after that whenever I connect my HTC to my PC, I can hear the ding but my PC is not recognizing my device and there is no connected icon on the HTC as well.
Any help please...

sureshkgopalan said:
Hey,
I'm new to this flashing as well...
I have a Tmobile US HTC HD2...
I installed the HSPL3 after getting the Windows Mobile Device Center...
It was installed successfully, but after that whenever I connect my HTC to my PC, I can hear the ding but my PC is not recognizing my device and there is no connected icon on the HTC as well.
Any help please...
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it may be connecting in disk mode.
settings menu all settings connection usb to pc.
make sure active sync is selected, and that faster data is NOT selected,.

I am having the same problem, i have tried the steps you gave but to no avail. i have tried every USB slot and tried a different cable. if i try and do it thru bootloader it does not change from serial to usb at all. any ideas? i have flashed roms before but lost my phone and my replacemnt is still running stock rom. ps i cannot even install the official HTC rom update to my phone. any help would be massivly aoppreciated as i am trying to get android on there for experimentation. Regards

thanks for the help!

Same problem..
leezx6r said:
I am having the same problem, i have tried the steps you gave but to no avail. i have tried every USB slot and tried a different cable. if i try and do it thru bootloader it does not change from serial to usb at all. any ideas? i have flashed roms before but lost my phone and my replacemnt is still running stock rom. ps i cannot even install the official HTC rom update to my phone. any help would be massivly aoppreciated as i am trying to get android on there for experimentation. Regards
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Same here. I'm stuck i just want to update it to froyo 2.2. But i'm missin' this crucial step. Anyone fixed this issue yet?

Magldr help

Guys can somebody help me? I'm trying to install this ROM and when I'm at the part where it says "Waiting for USB connection..." and box pops up and says "The application has failed to start because RAPI.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem." How do I install RAPI.dll? Also right now my phone is in MAGLDR v1.12 and it's stuck at the USB Flasher mode screen saying "Wait USB...". Can I just take out my battery and power on and it will boot in to the previous NAND ROM I had on my HD2?
I've put a picture up of all the files that came with the download. I don't know what I'm doing! I'm new to this stuff.

Skellyyy said:
Guys can somebody help me? I'm trying to install this ROM and when I'm at the part where it says "Waiting for USB connection..." and box pops up and says "The application has failed to start because RAPI.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix the problem." How do I install RAPI.dll? Also right now my phone is in MAGLDR v1.12 and it's stuck at the USB Flasher mode screen saying "Wait USB...". Can I just take out my battery and power on and it will boot in to the previous NAND ROM I had on my HD2?
I've put a picture up of all the files that came with the download. I don't know what I'm doing! I'm new to this stuff.
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Dont worry.
Press the power button and you will go to magldr menu.
Did you run daf.exe with right click and run as administrator?
If you did and it stil wont install, try unpacking the file you downloade again.
Did you connect the usb cable to the phone, before runing daf.exe?
Sorry, had to ask
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

lms1407 said:
Dont worry.
Press the power button and you will go to magldr menu.
Did you run daf.exe with right click and run as administrator?
If you did and it stil wont install, try unpacking the file you downloade again.
Did you connect the usb cable to the phone, before runing daf.exe?
Sorry, had to ask
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App
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I tried the power button and it wouldn't go back.
Luckily, I used a different computer and it's installing as we speak. Pheeeewwww!
I didn't even have a .daf file. Only the ones I included in the post above.
If there's any problems, I'll get back on here.

Were you by chance using WinXP on the original PC? Many versions seem to need drivers installed for it to work, while it generally works without such on Vista & Win7.

RAPI.dll (Remote API) is included with ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Device Center. I guess the original machine didn't have the relevant one of them installed, or it did and for some reason RAPI.dll was missing/knackered. (This is just for future reference if anyone comes across this thread looking for possible answers.)
Glad it's working now

Hmmm guess what? I'm stuck flashing a new ROM now. It comes up and says "Wait USB... USB"
But the ROM won't flash?

Skellyyy said:
Hmmm guess what? I'm stuck flashing a new ROM now. It comes up and says "Wait USB... USB"
But the ROM won't flash?
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What does it display on the phone screen?

lms1407 said:
What does it display on the phone screen?
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It just has the MAGLDR bar thing with
aMAGLDR V1.12
Build: Jan 12 2011 21:09:22
by Cotulla 2011
_______________
USB Flasher mode
Wait USB... USB
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That's all it says.

Skellyyy said:
It just has the MAGLDR bar thing with
That's all it says.
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And when you start installer.exe - run as administrator - it stays on "waiting usb connection?
Check if active sync has "allow usb connections" dissabled! This is if you are on XP.
If this doesn't work, try another build and see what happens.

lms1407 said:
And when you start installer.exe - run as administrator - it stays on "waiting usb connection?
Check if active sync has "allow usb connections" dissabled! This is if you are on XP.
If this doesn't work, try another build and see what happens.
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Yeah, it comes up screen after it though saying...
[Happen error
Read below for more information
Error Description: USB init failed
Info: .\RSPL\RSPL.cpp (723)
"
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Skellyyy said:
Yeah, it comes up screen after it though saying...
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Come on, make an effort
http://www.google.com/cse?q=RSPL\RS...ub-2900107662879704:fs7umqefhnf&ie=ISO-8859-1
Go and read the first result on the page
Read the whole thread
Hope this helps finaly

lms1407 said:
Come on, make an effort
http://www.google.com/cse?q=RSPL\RS...ub-2900107662879704:fs7umqefhnf&ie=ISO-8859-1
Go and read the first result on the page
Read the whole thread
Hope this helps finaly
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I appreciate all your help. But, I think my phone has froze in MAGLDR. Can I just take out the battery and reboot? Or will I have to reset the phone (red button) and flash my phone all over again?

Skellyyy said:
I appreciate all your help. But, I think my phone has froze in MAGLDR. Can I just take out the battery and reboot? Or will I have to reset the phone (red button) and flash my phone all over again?
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Remove the battery, insert it again.
Hold the power button untill magldr menu appears.
Read the Help thread that i pointed you to.

lms1407 said:
Remove the battery, insert it again.
Hold the power button untill magldr menu appears.
Read the Help thread that i pointed you to.
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Thank you for all your help kind sir! I didn't know yo could take the battery out while in MAGLDR. Rookie mistake.
I've thanked all your posts in this thread. Thank you!

Just a quick thing.... it's installing on MAGLDR, the ROM I had before had Partitions for DATA2SD, this one doesn't so I formatted it with one singled FAT32 partition. Now on MAGLDR it says, PARTITION LAYOUT NEW
Do you want to reserve date? Do I save it, clear it or abondon flashing?

I clicked to save it. Hopefully I didn't do the wrong thing.

Skellyyy said:
I clicked to save it. Hopefully I didn't do the wrong thing.
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By saving the old data you might get errors - Force Close applications - later on when the Android system loads.
If mistakes happen you will have to format the card again - properly - and reflash clean.
What build are you flashing?

lms1407 said:
By saving the old data you might get errors - Force Close applications - later on when the Android system loads.
If mistakes happen you will have to format the card again - properly - and reflash clean.
What build are you flashing?
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Will do. The ROM I was flashing was a clean gingerbread, now I'm using FutureShock MIUI. Recommend it!
Btw, do you install WP7 the same way as you do an Android ROM? Or is it a whole different process?

Skellyyy said:
Will do. The ROM I was flashing was a clean gingerbread, now I'm using FutureShock MIUI. Recommend it!
Btw, do you install WP7 the same way as you do an Android ROM? Or is it a whole different process?
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It's the same, there is a whole thread about WP7. It should be easy, just remember that WP7 formats your card with it's own partition and then if you want to go back to Android you have to reformat gain.
Take it easy.

NEW TO THIS Please help..
I have rooted, flashed, modded, and repaired dozens of android native phones...
this one was quite different.. However.. i was able to successfully run Android 2.3 on one of my friends HD2's,, and another one is giving me HELL and back..
I had what i thought was stable Android 2.3 ROM after flashing DESIRE HD ROM through Clockwork.. I've been testing ROM's on this phone for a few days.. and today i decided to try to turn on the phone.. every time i turn it on... (tried hard reset),, i get to aMAGDLR V1.11 screen that is BLANK!!! ALL BLACK!!!
I do not know how to actually get the phone to turn on from this point. It is a tmous hd2 and i did flash a ".50" spl and whatnot... but today, this morning.. it decides to act up and i don't know what to do! any one have any ideas?

[Q] 1.54 spl and flashing

hi.i have a touch hd quite a while, and i though about flashing it...i read the two sticky threads, but no matter what,when i try to flash my 1.54 spl, via HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip , when goes to bootloader, i get a message in my pc and it says that its not connected etc. i updated my drivers (win 7 32bit), via the guide some1 posted,but no results... can someone help? am i missing something here? i tried to use hspl steps.. "Anything but 1.56.OliNex - go to step (HSPL1) on post 2"
r 1.13.25.24
G 1.56.00
when i went to bootloader says spl 1.54 .... any help??

First of all you have to verify that if you connect your device to pc via usb cable, WDMC (Windows Device Mobile Center) starts and recognize your Touch HD.

Proteusmega said:
First of all you have to verify that if you connect your device to pc via usb cable, WDMC (Windows Device Mobile Center) starts and recognize your Touch HD.
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yes it is connected....when i connect the hd to pc , is connected to activesync directly,as the installation notes says to do.thats what i cant understand.
when is says that the stuff will take 10 mins, and is flips from WDMC connection, and bootloader shows up, it looses the connection there.
but when i generally open the bootloader, it says serial, and then when i plug the usb, it recognises it and it says usb...

Have you shutdown any firewall and antivirus?
If yes, try this:
1 - shutdown your Hd
2 - unplug usb cable
3 - start in bootloader
4 - connect usb cable
5 - start wrapper
If you have problem yet, try another usb cable

Proteusmega said:
Have you shutdown any firewall and antivirus?
If yes, try this:
1 - shutdown your Hd
2 - unplug usb cable
3 - start in bootloader
4 - connect usb cable
5 - start wrapper
If you have problem yet, try another usb cable
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yes firewall etc all off..
i did what u said,also used the original htc usb cable...now i see the progress bar in my hd... but it stays at 0% ...and the wrapper says error 262
i noticed that when it says updating rom from ...{} to ... 1.56, the from is empty..(it cant read the rom i use...)
Edit: i did it..i used the original cable and all ok...it took 10 seconds.... not 10 mins..

paparoachh said:
i noticed that when it says updating rom from ...{} to ... 1.56, the from is empty..(it cant read the rom i use...)
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no problem for this, first time I used wrapper I had the same empty field
Have you tried the manual SSPL?

Proteusmega said:
no problem for this, first time I used wrapper I had the same empty field
Have you tried the manual SSPL?
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no i havent.. i think i've solved my problem for now...i used the original cable and all worked fine...i saw bootloader..says spl 1.56 olinex... so i think i am ok now ..
any stable rom?

paparoachh said:
no i havent.. i think i've solved my problem for now...i used the original cable and all worked fine...i saw bootloader..says spl 1.56 olinex... so i think i am ok now ..
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Perfect
paparoachh said:
any stable rom?
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Here on XDA you can find a huge variety of ROM for HTC Blackstone but I can't say which is more stable.
I have tried Energy 29022 Sense2.5 Cookie2.0 Jul.08, it's very beautiful but there is no volume control via hardware keys so I removed after one day of use.
Now I'm testing blackSTONEhenge™ HyPer with Manila 2.5 on my HD and It seem ok.
I suggest you to start with one of these, then search on XDA, look your favourite ROM and test yourself if you like it

I'm glad the paparoachh got this resolved, but please post any further flashing queries in The Dummies Guide thread rather than starting a new thread.
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