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HD2 T-Mobile Rom On Generic HD2?

Hey, Im new to this so im very sorry if ive posted in the wrong place.
just wondering if any one has any news on the new hd2 rom which is for the tmobile range. i would like to know if this rom will be coming to the non tmobile hd2's.
Thanks For All Your Help

You mean the US T-Mobile ROM? It's already available on the normal HD2 and has been for months. It's usually best to either use the search function or just read posts (you're going to get flamed for asking btw).

Just in case you haven't searched it, or couldn't find it.
This is a post from xmoo, with the new TMO-US rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=636387
Regards,

Flash an HardSPL and DON'T FLASH THE TMOUS ROM FROM SDCARD: it will overwrite your SPL with the new SPL2 and you won't be able to reflash the HSPL.
Flash from PC, it'll work flawlessly.

He PM'd me after my post and he knows

Thanks
Thanks For All The Help People!
Much Appreciated, Hope You All Enjoy Your HD2s As Much As Me!!

when you buy a new t-mobile HD2, make sure to flash your rom in order to get the best out of your HD2
here are the instructions to safely flash new rom (use any rom from the link provided. 2.10 is best):
http://ibuymobile.co.uk/reviews/2010/03/20/how-to-get-rid-of-your-buggy-and-crappy-hd2-rom/

Frustrating...

I'm looking to install HSPL and a custom rom on my hd2.
Can't seem to find answers to my questions because there are so many random threads posted... and I have already tried using the search option to find the answers to my questions... so I'm left with just posting another thread!
1. What is the difference between the "HTC Leo: HD2" and the "HTC HD2" besides one is from the UK and the other one is in the USA? Why do they call one the LEO?
2. When I am in the bootloader screen checking the SPL version of my HD2, how the crap do I exit the bootloader? Is the only option to pull the battery? That's kinda silly.
3. The tutorial for flashing your first rom has a title of the following: [TUT] Flashing your First GSM USA 1024LEO ONLY!! (For Noobs)
This thread is located in the Tmobile USA HTC HD2 and the title says GSM USA....referring to the Tmous HD2 and then it says 1024LEO ONLY!!! I know I have the 1024MB version of the USA HD2 but why does the title say 1024LEO then? They are two different HD2's last time I checked and there is a whole other forum for flashing the LEO's rom. Is this a typo in the title?
4. What's the difference between HSPL2 and HSPL? Which one do I use? In the original HSPL thread there are two different zip files to download.
I will remember the rest of my questions after I get these ones answered. Any help is appreciated!

1. LEO is code name of Touch HD2
2. That the only way I know of.
3. See 1
4.you only use HSPL2_1024_RUN.exe

justwonder said:
1. LEO is code name of Touch HD2
2. That the only way I know of.
3. See 1
4.you only use HSPL2_1024_RUN.exe
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If LEO is code name of Touch HD2 then how can we tell the difference between UK HD2 and USA HD2?

srt4cab3 said:
If LEO is code name of Touch HD2 then how can we tell the difference between UK HD2 and USA HD2?
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If I answer your question, will I get the thumb down again?

srt4cab3 said:
If LEO is code name of Touch HD2 then how can we tell the difference between UK HD2 and USA HD2?
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They are both Leos. The USA model has 1024mb ROM size and has green call button and red end button. The euro/uk model has 512mb ROM size and all buttons are white... no color.

justwonder said:
If I answer your question, will I get the thumb down again?
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haha no just be more detailed about your answers.
just seemed like you want to get your "reply" stats up

zarathustrax said:
They are both Leos. The USA model has 1024mb ROM size and has green call button and red end button. The euro/uk model has 512mb ROM size and all buttons are white... no color.
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ok thanks. but if they are the same, besides the rom size, then how come you have to be specific with which rom you put on which version?

justwonder said:
If I answer your question, will I get the thumb down again?
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and sorry... i am already frustrated... and when you just put quick short answers, it just didnt really help

srt4cab3 said:
ok thanks. but if they are the same, besides the rom size, then how come you have to be specific with which rom you put on which version?
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The USA HD2 with 1024rom has to use a rom that has a 2.xx base because the earlier roms made for the 512mb rom devices doesn't recognize the 1024mb rom and that causes problems. Same thing with the radios... you need the T-Mo USA radios because of the updated specs. The euro 512mbROM HD2s can use any rom or radio... it's just our newer updated USA HD2s need ROMs and Radios that recognize the updated specs. Otherwise, they are the same devices and can use the same apps, etc.

if it helps, i followed the noob guide and flashed hspl and a rom successfully. I'm about to reflash an updated version of the rom. just read the directions carefully and you probably won't go wrong. i say probably because i almost bricked my phone because i was an excited idiot, skimmed through the instructions and downloaded the wrong hspl. lol. pm me if you have any questions dude.

srt4cab3 said:
I'm looking to install HSPL and a custom rom on my hd2.
Can't seem to find answers to my questions because there are so many random threads posted... and I have already tried using the search option to find the answers to my questions... so I'm left with just posting another thread!
1. What is the difference between the "HTC Leo: HD2" and the "HTC HD2" besides one is from the UK and the other one is in the USA? Why do they call one the LEO? They are both LEO (1024LEO 1024MB RAM) & (512LEO 512MB RAM)
2. When I am in the bootloader screen checking the SPL version of my HD2, how the crap do I exit the bootloader? Is the only option to pull the battery? That's kinda silly. (Try the soft reset button also)
3. The tutorial for flashing your first rom has a title of the following: [TUT] Flashing your First GSM USA 1024LEO ONLY!! (For Noobs)
This thread is located in the Tmobile USA HTC HD2 and the title says GSM USA....referring to the Tmous HD2 and then it says 1024LEO ONLY!!! I know I have the 1024MB version of the USA HD2 but why does the title say 1024LEO then? They are two different HD2's last time I checked and there is a whole other forum for flashing the LEO's rom. Is this a typo in the title? No TYPO mskip is making sure you are on the right site, serves 2 purposes 1. Be at the right place, and if your lost then get distracted before you kill your phone.
4. What's the difference between HSPL2 and HSPL? Which one do I use? In the original HSPL thread there are two different zip files to download.
I will remember the rest of my questions after I get these ones answered. Any help is appreciated!
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Also I noticed that you asked a few questions and you stated that you have a US model so these links are for you:
These are all for Tmo US HD2 LEO1024...
Radio's see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669733&page=3
The thing to remember with Radio's is that you must use a .50 radio. This is what kills almost all US HD2 phones. if you look at the radio code you will see either a .51 or a .50 in the numbers. .51 = 512 RAM .50 = 1024 RAM.
HSPL stuff see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
You want to click the link on the page that says *HERE*
All custom ROMs which ARE NOT BASED ON 2.08+ T-Mobile ROMs WON'T WORK ON 1024LEO. (This means that you have to HSPL your phone in order to use custom ROM's)
1. Download HardSPL package from *HERE* and extract to an empty folder
List of ROM's that are tested for the US model (Tmo US HD2 1024LEO)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653114
(Make sure that if you download a ROM and it has a radio included in it you see the above about radios.)
Hope this is clear enough.

Nibbley15 said:
.51 = 512 RAM .50 = 1024 RAM.
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..51.. = 448 RAM ..50.. = 576 RAM
dont confuse ROM and RAM

Just remember two basic rules on a TMOUS version:
don't flash anything below a 2.10 based ROM
don't flash a xx.51.xx radio
and everything else will be fine. Those are deadly to the TMOUS version. The Euro version seems so much more flexible in this regard.

flashing from the new t-mo upgrade
Nibbley15 said:
Also I noticed that you asked a few questions and you stated that you have a US model so these links are for you:
These are all for Tmo US HD2 LEO1024...
Radio's see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669733&page=3
The thing to remember with Radio's is that you must use a .50 radio. This is what kills almost all US HD2 phones. if you look at the radio code you will see either a .51 or a .50 in the numbers. .51 = 512 RAM .50 = 1024 RAM.
HSPL stuff see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
You want to click the link on the page that says *HERE*
All custom ROMs which ARE NOT BASED ON 2.08+ T-Mobile ROMs WON'T WORK ON 1024LEO. (This means that you have to HSPL your phone in order to use custom ROM's)
1. Download HardSPL package from *HERE* and extract to an empty folder
List of ROM's that are tested for the US model (Tmo US HD2 1024LEO)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653114
(Make sure that if you download a ROM and it has a radio included in it you see the above about radios.)
Hope this is clear enough.
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Wow. Your explainations were very clear. I was wondering if you could provide just a bit more assistance. I did the new t-mo upgrade. I like everything about it EXCEPT for the touch sensitivity. It is the worst. I am going to break the screen trying to get it to respond. I read several places that if you did the upgrade then you CAN'T flash to a custom ROM. Is that true? I not, could you assist me with flashing off o the upgrade to something else? Thanks in advance.

Nibbley15 said:
Also I noticed that you asked a few questions and you stated that you have a US model so these links are for you:
These are all for Tmo US HD2 LEO1024...
Radio's see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=669733&page=3
The thing to remember with Radio's is that you must use a .50 radio. This is what kills almost all US HD2 phones. if you look at the radio code you will see either a .51 or a .50 in the numbers. .51 = 512 RAM .50 = 1024 RAM.
HSPL stuff see here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
You want to click the link on the page that says *HERE*
All custom ROMs which ARE NOT BASED ON 2.08+ T-Mobile ROMs WON'T WORK ON 1024LEO. (This means that you have to HSPL your phone in order to use custom ROM's)
1. Download HardSPL package from *HERE* and extract to an empty folder
List of ROM's that are tested for the US model (Tmo US HD2 1024LEO)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653114
(Make sure that if you download a ROM and it has a radio included in it you see the above about radios.)
Hope this is clear enough.
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Yeah that's pretty clear and it helps... but a couple of questions. Where is the soft reset button that you are referring to? And also, what is the difference between HSPL and HSPL_2 on that HSPL page that you linked?

srt4cab3 said:
Yeah that's pretty clear and it helps... but a couple of questions. Where is the soft reset button that you are referring to? And also, what is the difference between HSPL and HSPL_2 on that HSPL page that you linked?
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eh forget it... i think i figured it out. lol

srt4cab3 said:
eh forget it... i think i figured it out. lol
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Wow arrogance and ignorance...
Only shows you haven't read the threads in this forum because the answers to your questions have already been answered EONS ago.

Dude I am so glad you asked these questions, I was searching all the posts trying to find the EXACT answers you were looking for. It would help to include a simple explaination on how to tell the two versions apart, and a simple instruction on entering the bootloader to find the version PB81120 AND SPL version, it is even more confusing when I could not and still can not find anywhere on my phone where it says 1024mbROM,(mine says flash size 1024mb) or where it says(1024leo). I am a noob but I found the guide for noobs hard to follow so I am glad I found answers here, I am sure I will get pounded by others who tell me why I should have been able to understand it better or why I should not even try to flash a rom if I am that dumb, hey, I am just trying not to brick my phone here, I dont want to seem ungrateful, I do appreciate everybodys hard work on this site and I realize they work for donations. So I do want to give a big thanks to all the contributors for a great site, I just thought I would also let somebody know how much this posting has helped me too.

doityoureself said:
Dude I am so glad you asked these questions, I was searching all the posts trying to find the EXACT answers you were looking for. It would help to include a simple explaination on how to tell the two versions apart, and a simple instruction on entering the bootloader to find the version PB81120 AND SPL version, it is even more confusing when I could not and still can not find anywhere on my phone where it says 1024mbROM,(mine says flash size 1024mb) or where it says(1024leo). I am a noob but I found the guide for noobs hard to follow so I am glad I found answers here, I am sure I will get pounded by others who tell me why I should have been able to understand it better or why I should not even try to flash a rom if I am that dumb, hey, I am just trying not to brick my phone here, I dont want to seem ungrateful, I do appreciate everybodys hard work on this site and I realize they work for donations. So I do want to give a big thanks to all the contributors for a great site, I just thought I would also let somebody know how much this posting has helped me too.
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Flash = Flash ROM
You Will want HSPL3
1024leo, means it is Leo(the code name for this device) With 1024ROM(flash)
All this info is in this Thread
Quoting from that thread are the instructions for how to go into the bootloader
*Go into BootLoader Mode (turn off phone, then press and hold the VOLUME DOWN then Press and hold the POWER button. After about 3 seconds the tri-coloured screen should appear). Verify the screen shows the SPL or HardSPL you installed*
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Hope that helps and gets you started .....
Just read read read, not everyone takes to this stuff like a fish to water, but just like anything else, if you don't feel comfortable doing it , don't. No amount of tutoring is going to be able to fix a bricked phone. So be careful , but have fun ...
p.s. I don't work for donations ... Freebie all the way ....

I need some answers...

Hey, im a newbie. I just got my HTC HD2 (T-Mobile) USA
Can you tell me whats the difference between Leo and the USA HD2's ? I see there is way more mods/skins/apps for Leo HD2, so any way i can switch the software?
And what are ROM's ? See there threads about roms, flashing and stuff, what does that do?
Thanks.

pr0m0 said:
Hey, im a newbie. I just got my HTC HD2 (T-Mobile) USA
Can you tell me whats the difference between Leo and the USA HD2's ? I see there is way more mods/skins/apps for Leo HD2, so any way i can switch the software?
And what are ROM's ? See there threads about roms, flashing and stuff, what does that do?
Thanks.
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Welcome newbie,
Lot's of info here, so here are some basics; read the threads and go down a few pages there you will find all your answers.
LEO=HD2
USA HD2= 1024 Memory
EU HD2= 512 Memory
these are sometimes called 1024LEO & 512LEO can you see where the names are coming together?
ROM= the software that is loaded when you turn your phone on, no ROM no phone.... Make sense?
Flashing= Removing old ROM installing new ROM
Please start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=631
Thanks you have a nice day!

all the themesand apps and such work on both the regular hd2 and the tmous hd2. only when it comes to rom version and ESPECIALLY radio is there a difference.
feel free to try stuff in the regular hd2 themes and apps section, but only get your roms from the tmous section.
(tmous = t mobile us, with 1gb rom and coloured start and end keys)
oh and spend the next few days reading, don't dive straight in like half the pillocks arriving here every few hours, understand what you are doing and you'll see how simple it all is.

HTC HD2 US T-mobile Flashing - please help.

Hello. I know I should have looked around more but I did and I am still confused.
I have got a HTC HD2 today from USA(the T-mobile version) and it has lots of the branding, now I would like to simply flash it with a clean software(ROM) so it would have an original boot screen and stuff but I dont know how to do it (i looked at the flashing tutorial but I did not understand it at all, although I know how to flash Nokias and Sony Ericssons )
Would someone be able to provide me with a few simple steps what to do? This is the t-mobile version with 1024 mb of rom and 16gb internal memory. (Well it has the simlock as well but as far as I know the ebay seller has to provide me with an unlock code as they promised). I am sorry for creating another topic but this is my first Windows phone I ever had and I really want to get it working asap because at the moment I can not even call/text because of the simlock.
I am unsure whether I should have posted it in the ROM section or the General section so mods please move it if applicable.
Oh No. I just realised there is a special forum for T-Mobile HD2's. Sorry!
Thanks for any support. I will appreciate it a lot.

Look Here. Do try to at least read the stickys before posting. This thread is found in the T-Mobile USA HD2 ROM Development forum, believe it or not.

Kalavere said:
Look Here. Do try to at least read the stickys before posting. This thread is found in the T-Mobile USA HD2 ROM Development forum, believe it or not.
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Did you even read his post before giving him crap?
He said he read it but didn't understand it. I don't really blame him since that write up is a bit confusing. I even had a hard time following it and I had owned and flashed my Fuze long before going to my HD2.
It's a pretty simple process. Go to the T-Mob section/ROM section. Find a ROM you would like to try. You will also want to download the HSPL found in the tutorial. Run HSPL once the phone say "We Hacked It" you are good to flash a custom ROM of your choice. Once you download the ROM you want go into the file and pull out the file ending in nbh. If it does not have the name LEOIMG.nbh rename it to such then place it on the main directory of the memory card. Go into bootloader by turning the phone off, pressing the volume keys then while pressing them press the power/end call key. Once there just follow what it asks/tells you.
It's that simple. You don't have to worry about doing task29 right off the bat. So let that wait till later when you are more confident of what you are doing.

Wil Badger said:
Did you even read his post before giving him crap?
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Everything you need to know is in that post. I worked it out reading from the same tutorial, how is it that he fails to do the same?

can you be more specific in your question? what part is hanging you up?
also...why can't you make calls? that doesn't seem good...

Would his simlock issue not be him trying to use a non t-mo sim in this phone!?!?

Kalavere said:
Everything you need to know is in that post. I worked it out reading from the same tutorial, how is it that he fails to do the same?
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Maybe because you had a WM phone before owning an HD2 and already understood the flashing process? He said he read it and didn't understand it clearly because he had never owned a WM phone before this one. Like I said there is some confusing information in that post that kind of conflicts with itself. It could have been written a bit more clearly. The OP of the tut kind of takes it that the person reading it should already know some things about flashing.

Also to the OP of this thread. Changing the ROM will not sim unlock the phone it will simply update the OS. If you want to get the sim unlocked you only have a few choices. You can either wait for the person you bought it from to come up with one for you, you can go to one of serveral sites and purchase one (normally around $14 US), or you can contact T-Mobile for it. Since you are3 most likely trying to run this on another carrier that latter will not work for you.
Also what carrier are you trying to put this on. Depending on the carrier you might have limited service. If you are trying to put this on At&t it will not get 3g service.

I looked at those ROMs, but they are all modified, all I want is a brand new rom with no t-mobile stuff and I would stick with it until my htc skills get better. I just really want to get the software stuff done before I actually start using the phone.
- I think I will get the code tomorrow, they have to give me one as its a part of the transaction.
- I tried to use it with 3 UK as I live in the UK.
- I can't make calls as I can not start the phone with my UK simcard (I made it sound like a faulty phone in my first post).
Once again, sorry for posting in a wrong section... I was too unpatient. Got my phone in hands and gone to xda-developers.com straight away hoping to get everything done quickly and then I realised the difference between HD2 and HD2 Tmobile
Simply... I understood the tutorial better after reading it many times, but all I want is just debrand my phone (with no cooked roms or any other stuff), at least now.

mateuszd said:
I looked at those ROMs, but they are all modified, all I want is a brand new rom with no t-mobile stuff and I would stick with it until my htc skills get better. I just really want to get the software stuff done before I actually start using the phone.
- I think I will get the code tomorrow, they have to give me one as its a part of the transaction.
- I tried to use it with 3 UK as I live in the UK.
- I can't make calls as I can not start the phone with my UK simcard (I made it sound like a faulty phone in my first post).
Once again, sorry for posting in a wrong section... I was too unpatient. Got my phone in hands and gone to xda-developers.com straight away hoping to get everything done quickly and then I realised the difference between HD2 and HD2 Tmobile
Simply... I understood the tutorial better after reading it many times, but all I want is just debrand my phone (with no cooked roms or any other stuff), at least now.
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Ummm the only rom for the TMOUS HD2 you are going to find "Without" the TMO stuff is a Custom rom ...
To take the TMO stuff out you have to MODIFY, or you take another ROM from another provider and MODIFY it ... So for what you are looking for is a clean, slim custom ROM ...
There are a few out there that are really slimmed down ROMs some even very close to stock , find one that sounds like you like and is compatible with your phone and give it a whirl , you will need HSPL first, HSPL3 is out so search for it ...

Just in case if someone wants to help me searching for a "clean, slim custom ROM", I will provide some hardware and software info that I think my be useful.
Ram Size: 576mb
Flash size: 1024mb
OS Version 5.2.21889 (21889.5.0.87) - isn't Windows (6).5.3 out?
Manila version: 2.5.20121412.1
Rom Version: 2.10.531.1 (82076)
Radio Version: 2.08.50.08_2
I will have a look for a clean rom (is anyone using a clean rom or is it just me demanding too much from that phone?). Please help me look for one...

mateuszd said:
Just in case if someone wants to help me searching for a "clean, slim custom ROM", I will provide some hardware and software info that I think my be useful.
Ram Size: 576mb
Flash size: 1024mb
OS Version 5.2.21889 (21889.5.0.87) - isn't Windows (6).5.3 out?
Manila version: 2.5.20121412.1
Rom Version: 2.10.531.1 (82076)
Radio Version: 2.08.50.08_2
I will have a look for a clean rom (is anyone using a clean rom or is it just me demanding too much from that phone?). Please help me look for one...
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I prefer the energy ROMs but they may not be close enough to stock for you
so look here ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=656835
If you seen 21xxx in the OS version it is 6.5
If you see 23xxx it is 6.5.x (Actually I think 23xxx is 6.5.3.xxx)

Basically getting rid of startup and shutdown logos would be good.
This is the generic rom I would like to use but it will not work: htc.com/europe/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=297&cat=2&dl_id=856
Is there no equivalent ROM to this one but for the TMO US version?
And finally, I can hardly find any clean ROM but i will keep searching...
EDIT: I found the newest T-mobile rom on their website which I have now downloaded... is there a way I could remove all branding from there before I flash it into my phone?
Btw, Is it true that the US TMO HD2 will not work with 3G network in UK? I'm scared now

I will make a new topic in the appropiate Tmobile HD2 Section... Please answer there if you want to help me.
My bad I did not notice the tmobile section before... Sorry Once Again.

mateuszd said:
I will make a new topic in the appropiate Tmobile HD2 Section... Please answer there if you want to help me.
My bad I did not notice the tmobile section before... Sorry Once Again.
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[Q] Can Original T-Mobile Dash be flashed?

4 results came through in search for this question but none are what i am looking for.
I have the original T-Mobile Dash(not 3g) and want to know if a 6.5 ROM can be loaded on it? I tried running the spl and hspl but neither worked. If you know please link a helpful thread or response here. Thanks

Biggzz said:
4 results came through in search for this question but none are what i am looking for.
I have the original T-Mobile Dash(not 3g) and want to know if a 6.5 ROM can be loaded on it? I tried running the spl and hspl but neither worked. If you know please link a helpful thread or response here. Thanks
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Moved to general as not rom development

I flashed my "classic" Dash with one of the older versions of the ROM in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523718
Worked fine. I don't think I had to use a separate SPL/hardSPL--just flashed the ROM itself.