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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 ....

T-Mobile US 1024 LEO HD2, new to this.

Hello everyone, this is my fist post here on XDA. I just purchased a HD2 T-Mobile US 1024 version. Main reason I got it is because I have been lurking here in the XDA forums, and thought that these custom Roms, might very well make my HD2 a usable phone, because as it stands right now, with HTC Sense 2.5 UI its completely unbearable.
I am completely lost when navigating these forums though, I would really love some help.
I have been reading about some good things here, like Coreplayer and MaxSense, but I really have no idea how to get started.
I read some of the sticky threads, but all i can gather is that before getting started i head to install something called HardSPL, but after that I am at a loss.
some of my system info is
OS Version
5.2.21889 (21889.5.0.87)
Manilla Version
2.5.20121412.1
ROM version
2.10.531.1
Radio Version
2.08.50.08_2
some one please help a noob out.
I just went into my Bootloader, and my SPL version is 2.0.08 I believe.

Here is where you can get HSPL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
and here is a tutorial on flashing a rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
you said you were interested in maxsense? look in the roms section for roms containing maxsense, here's one, i haven't tried it yet so you may want to read up on it and decide if it's right for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=676344

TheProfiteer said:
Hello everyone, this is my fist post here on XDA. I just purchased a HD2 T-Mobile US 1024 version. Main reason I got it is because I have been lurking here in the XDA forums, and thought that these custom Roms, might very well make my HD2 a usable phone, because as it stands right now, with HTC Sense 2.5 UI its completely unbearable.
I am completely lost when navigating these forums though, I would really love some help.
I have been reading about some good things here, like Coreplayer and MaxSense, but I really have no idea how to get started.
I read some of the sticky threads, but all i can gather is that before getting started i head to install something called HardSPL, but after that I am at a loss.
some of my system info is
OS Version
5.2.21889 (21889.5.0.87)
Manilla Version
2.5.20121412.1
ROM version
2.10.531.1
Radio Version
2.08.50.08_2
some one please help a noob out.
I just went into my Bootloader, and my SPL version is 2.0.08 I believe.
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Perfect info for a noob like me thanks

Since it is a T-Mobile USA model (1024) please take extra care as a wrong ROM or Radio ROM can brick your phone. The chefs do state if their ROM (and any specific Radio ROM they suggest) is suitable for the TMOUS version of the HD2.

I've tried everything and I still keep ending up in the MAGLDR black screen with the title at the top, but the menu won't appear at all, just stays there with the title. I've read and read everywhere. I'm using HD2 1024 with the latest Radio ROM

Lan05 said:
I've tried everything and I still keep ending up in the MAGLDR black screen with the title at the top, but the menu won't appear at all, just stays there with the title. I've read and read everywhere. I'm using HD2 1024 with the latest Radio ROM
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You should go to the magldr thread for help with magldr. This thread has nothing to do with magldr. The op of this thread is asking about winmo roms.
Sent from my HTC HD2 using XDA App

Some questions about cooked roms from a scardie cat

Morning all,
I've had my Leo for about 6 weeks now and out of curiousity i decided that before I went to bed tonight I would see what the score with the 576MB Ram hack/fix/tweak was. To be honest I am very impressed and disappointed at the same time. The reason for my impressed-ness was my phone actually does have 576mb of ram and not 448mb!! "SWEET!!!!!", I exclaimed, but while researching the topic it's been made very clear (hence my disappointment) i need a tmous 202 based rom (I have a question about rom version numbers themselves I will come back to at the end). I have a european HD2 on O2-UK and my first question is this:
Will a tmous 202 based rom brick my Leo?
It was also made clear that i need a radio version of 2.08.50.x was needed.
**ANSWERED** I have 2.10.50.19_2. Will that enable the extra RAM? I found out, thanks to nrg, that any radio versioned 2.xx.50.x_x will unlock the extra ram
My research also showed that hspl2 is most likely required. So which version of hspl2 do i need? I have already flashed hspl to my device as you will see from my sig so that is no biggy. I just want to check version numbers.
And, finally, going back to the rom version numbers. I understand that I have rom version 1.66.blah and that there are versions before and after mine spanning from 1.43 to 2.02 (maybe higher) but I don't understand which of these has WM 6.5 and which has WM 6.5.3, 6.5.5 or whatever. I've been looking like mad trying to find some sort of table but I'm lucking out and a pointer would be greatfully received . I ask because i am aware that in 6.5.5 the taskbar has moved from the top of the screen to the bottom and there are also several other differences between the versions.
So i think that just about covers all my questions for now on this topic. Massive thanks to everyone who can provide useful and helpful answers and just a little less thanks to everyone else

I just thought i'd give this a bump becuase i noticed it got moved. I also came to settle on energy rom standard sense 23569 but i can't seem to find a link for the june 6th version. Although with the comments i'm seeing about the new touch driver that nrg included the may 25th version my be the way to go.
I'm still looking for answers on the TMOUS 202 based rom questions and the hspl2 question. I'm not entirely sure what the answer to those questions is. From my reading it would appear that the TMOUS 202 rom would probably brick my device but i can't confirm it but it seems hspl2 would be ok. Does anyone have any confirmation on these?
And, lastly, does anyone know where i can find some clarification on which build numbers or rom version correspond to which WM 6.5 tree? this one is bugging me because i'm expected to make and informed choice and not knowing exactly what i'm flashing on my device isn't helping

hey mate, I am not sure as to the correct answers to your questions, but I thought I may aswell tell you about how I did with flashing my unbranded UK rom with a 576mb rom.
I decided top load a 576mb rom when i loaded a custom one since when i chose to load a new custom rom they had worked out most of the issues with 576mb ram (noise on phone calls and instability and stuff)
I had a good search and I was most impressed with this rom:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653994
(sadly this rom has been discontinued)
So i set up my device, I installed the latest hspl which was version 2.08 at the time
I downloaded the rom, I followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
I did the task 29 first
then proceeded to start loading the rom
it started to install, then hung at around 25% I was quite distraught at the time, I had only had the device for about 1 week and bricking it so quickly really worried me.
after about 20 minutes of sitting there watching it I decided to pull the plug.
I restarted the device and of course it just hung on the htc logo
I restarted it again and got into the hspl bootloader (i breathed a sigh of relief knowing i could at least get the official radio back on it and then send it back to htc if something was wrong)
I tried to install the rom again however, and it hung at the same point. I was slightly confused now and decided to look at my setup.
My pc is a long way from my desk so I use a lot of usb extenders and hubs. Now I had seen advice not to flash it through a hub, so i was using an extension wire to make the htc cable long enough to get to the phone.
i decided to try and flash it without the extension wire.
It worked, it flashed in about 6 minutes or so, rebooted, and worked fine.
and now to this day I stil have that rom on it and I havent looked back, its been the best phone user experience I have ever had.
I also have the full 576mb of ram available now and it is working fine.
I hope this to be a reassuring post more than a scare story. The truth is that once you have hspl on the device it is actually very hard too brick it (similar too PSP's if you ever worked with custom firmwares on them and their equivalent bootloaders)
So my advice would be to go for it, follow the guides available and enjoy a new 576mb ram device

it's been made very clear (hence my disappointment) i need a tmous 202 based rom
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not specifically 2.02 rom, any tmous rom will unlock (when flashed with a correct radio, more in a sec). The latest stock is 2.13
however that doesnt mean you have to flash a tmous stock rom, it just means the custom rom you flash must have used a tmous rom as its base. (Any rom that advertises itself as 576 enabled uses tmous as a base)
It was also made clear that i need a radio version of 2.08.50.x was needed.
**ANSWERED** I have 2.10.50.19_2. Will that enable the extra RAM?
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Any radio with ..50.. and not ..51.. in the version number, when used with a 2.x based rom (cooked or stock) should work to unlock the RAM.
If you flash a 576 enabled ROM and your radio is still a ..51.. the phone wont boot, or may only boot once, then hang at grey screen, until you enter bootloader and flash a ..50.. radio.
My research also showed that hspl2 is most likely required. So which version of hspl2 do i need?
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HSPL2 is not required if you already have HSPL installed, all the roms will work quite happily with the HSPL you already have. However HSPL2 lets you choose more than just 1.42.HSPL, so you can match the spl to the rom version. (Or do as i did, install 2.08.HSPL and leave it at that, regardless of rom.)
No proof that having the correct spl or a higher version spl makes any difference, but it can't hurt, right?
I understand that I have rom version 1.66.blah and that there are versions before and after mine spanning from 1.43 to 2.02 (maybe higher) but I don't understand which of these has WM 6.5 and which has WM 6.5.3, 6.5.5
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All stock roms, , , , ALL stock roms, , are 6.5
You can tell by the build number, the 5 digit number in chefs rom thread titles, but i dont really know.
There are loads of different builds, i 'think' builds 21xxx are 6.5 whilst 23xxx are 6.5.3, but 6.5.5 is also 23xxx, or maybe 28xxx, hehe. Sorry, you'll need to look that up.
Oh, and regarding the unlocked ram, when you are loking to see if it is unlocked, if you view the systems available memory, it will show 448 (128 taken by graphics card), you should look in the settings - about phone - hardware info screen.

thanks sam you cleared some things up for me aswell as the op i dare say.

Thanks Sam. The radio thing i figured out thanks to something i saw in the rom dev board and because i was trying to get better signal for when i'm at a mates house down the road i flashed 2.10.50.19_2 a while ago so i don't need to do anymore with that but i think i will just blast hspl 2.08 on tomorrow.
I do have one question regards version numbers. From what you have said my understanding is that all the stock roms are 6.5 and not 6.5.x. I've also deduced from what you said about the build numbers (with the help of some brief research) that 6.5.3 has build numbers in the low end of the 23000 range possibly 233xx?) and 6.5.5 has build numbers in the 235xx range.
Once i do flash my phone i'm not going to be that concerned about checking if it worked or not. I spent 4 hours reading every post in the original thread on the subject and i'm convinced that as long as i use the right radio and the right rom everything will be fine. I'm just not looking forward to transfering all the data on my sd card back and forth

i need guides...

hi. i just bought a tmobile hd2. some of my phones informations is:
spl-2.10.0000 8g xe
fcc id:nm8pb81120
os version 5.2.21892 (21892.5.0.89)
manila ver 2.5.20121412.2
rom 2.13.531.1 (90963) wwe
redio ver 2.10.50.26
protocol 15.39.50.07u
cpu 8250b
speed 1024mhz
ram 576 mb
flash size 1024mb
i've read lots of articles on this site. i suppose i'll need to instal another rom on my phone. i read a lot but i get little confused. i think first i have to instal HardSPL (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614) second i have to flash a radio and i can instal a rom. and on this page (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591784) it says i don't need to flash a radio. which means that i just install hardspl and instal this rom... am i right?
can you guys help me what am i suppose to do... and which version of hardspl, radio and rom works well for me?
sory to ask lots of questions but i don't know enough about wm phones ( thanks for guides...

Hi, basic steps are
1. Backup your important data like contacts etc..
2. Its very IMPORTANT that you Flash HardSPL first before flashing any ROM (No worries,it only needs to be done once for you to enjoy subsequent custom ROMs). Version 2.08.HSPL is ok.
3. Browse the threads for a suitable "TMobile HD2 compatible ROM" or visit this link for comfirmed ROMs.
4. Perform a Hard reset after successfully flashing any of the ROMs
5. Enjoy!
i suggest u clear your schedule, get coffee, tea, drink(s) and visit This Link . It contains info and links to all the guides you can possibly need to push you and your device to a higher level. i wouldn't recommend trying android till you are very comfortable with flashing ROMs.

you dont need to worry about the radio just yet, because since you have a tmous phone, it already has a radio that will work with all tmous compatible roms anyway.

Well I'm gonna just say right now I'm not an expert or anything since I'm relatively new too. I'm just trying to help, I would however advise wait for a more experienced person to answer.
First, if you want to flash a ROM follow this guide for the TMOUS HD2's. It goes over how to do it, which ROMs are compatible and all that.
Yes, you do have to get HSPL (except I think there are methods when you don't, though that might just be for the international phones...). But to get HSPL you should probably use this. I don't know if it is the only thing that does it but it, from what I understand, is the most well known. It also keeps you from "bricking" your phone.
From what I understand the only time you have to flash a radio is if the ROM needs it, and the chefs will say if it needs a certain one or list ones that it works with on their ROM page. I think most of them support the radio that comes stock, though don't take my word for it. I would wait for someone else to confirm or re-explain this paragraph because I'm not completely for sure.
As for which ROM is right for you...well only you can answer that. They all are different and different ones have advantages over the others. You just gotta explore a little and see what looks nice. This is the list of ROMs that support the T-Mobile HD2 so stick to it. I don't know how up-to-date it is (meaning I don't know if there are any new ones or not) but stick to those, you can "brick" your phone otherwise.
I would however advise if you're new to WM phones to try out themes first. They are a lot safer and I don't think there is any chance of ruining your phone (the only reason I flashed mine is because I've done it with a different phone before and felt comfortable doing it). Don't do anything you are uncomfortable doing and understand all the risks that go into anything you do to your phone before you do them.
Sorry for the long post, just hope this helps a little.
Edit:
I just got double ninja'd

thaks everybody for all informations. i'm still reading to find out how to install a rom and which one is good. i liked enegy rom gtx themed. i'll take a try. just before doing something to my phone i'm just tring to learn more but i'll do it anyway with a goodway or hardway... i hope everythig goes well...
thanks again...

Muzun28 said:
thaks everybody for all informations. i'm still reading to find out how to install a rom and which one is good. i liked enegy rom gtx themed. i'll take a try. just before doing something to my phone i'm just tring to learn more but i'll do it anyway with a goodway or hardway... i hope everythig goes well...
thanks again...
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That's d spirit...You'll be amazed @ what the search function on XDA coughs up...Everything'll go well once u stick to d guides and TMobile compatibie ROMs & Radios.

i picked up this rom (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652649) but there is two options. 1) com5(c5) 2)com2(c2). i don't know what it means... and if want to install one of these roms do i have to flash a radio after installing hspl?
and what is the stock rom?
thanks again...

It looks like COM5 and COM2 are just different versions. COM5 offers more options it looks like though, but I'm not sure. Someone else can probably answer that a lot better than me. I am also unable to answer the radio question. Sorry.
As for stock ROM though, that is the ROM that came already on your HD2 when you got it.

Muzun28 said:
i picked up this rom (forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=652649) but there is two options. 1) com5(c5) 2)com2(c2). i don't know what it means... and if want to install one of these roms do i have to flash a radio after installing hspl?
and what is the stock rom?
thanks again...
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I see u picked out Kumar's ROM...Click Here for a thread on the definitions and differences between COMs...And No, you won't need to flash a radio after installing HSPL or a custom ROM (Unless you are having problems connecting to your network in which case, u need 2 be careful 2 flash a radio known to work with Tmobile HD2).
Stock ROM is the original/default ROM which TMobile shipped with your device. Follow this guide and you can grab the stock ROM from here. The Stock ROM has to be re-flashed to your device if u ever have to return it to Tmobile as flashing a custom ROM voids your warranty. Grab useful links and watch video tutorials here.
Hope dis helps ya.

thaks voncrane i learned a lot today...

Muzun28 said:
thaks voncrane i learned a lot today...
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You are welcome, we r all noobs on different levels..

[Q] In dire need of an advice.

Hello all. PLEASE DON`T BE RUDE....
I know that there were probably 100`s of people before me making threads like mine. I just have a few questions and we can delete the thread.
I just got my HTC HD2 a few days ago, and i`m a total noob (lol) in all these rom, radio, etc stuff. I have a small issue of my HTC being slow sometimes, and windows media player working very slow.
1st. Question (most important) :
What is the fastest, most bug free ROM for the build of my phone?
I have HTC LEO. 1024MB. T-Mobile. USA.
OS Version:
5.2.21892
Manila Version:
2.5.20121412.2
ROM version:
2.13.531.1 WWE
Radio version:
2.10.50.26
2nd. Question:
Can Somebody explain or direct me to the thread on the cad (i think thats what they are called) files? How can i add more apps in the phone that i would like? And is there a place that has bunch of free apps for HD2? thank you.
THANK YOU ALL!!!

Also what is the difference between a ROM with HTC messaging or without it?
I like the NRG ROMs, the looks and such. The Max Sense UI looks cool.
But i want something that is very fast, doesn't have the unnecessary
apps, and that looks good.
Also is there a way to have custom boot screens, and other themes?

I don't have much time but..
EnergyROMs were just updated and feelin pretty fast, download the Reference version (some apps removed). HTC messaging looks nicer but tends to be slower. your current radio should be fine but if you consider switching try 2.12.50.02 | Other ROMs to look at: UnOff series, Dutty's cdlc, MiriROMs, LIA ROMs.
And remember to READ and SEARCH.

My phone was lagging more and more and the original ROM, so i went ahead and just did it
I installed a NRG Cookie GTX.
IT IS AWESOMELY FAST AND VERY VERY NICE
Still have the original radio.
Should i change the radio? and also now for my other question, where can i get more
themes and such things for the phone? and also, if anybody thinks there is a better ROM that doesnt look too close to the original, and is good for performance speed and such, please let me know

themes and apps,,, hmmm, well, its a long shot but the "HD2 themes and apps" section might have a few.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=531
you are fine using the regular hd2 section themes and apps, its only roms and radios that you should stick to this tmous section for.

id use what i have in my signature. very fast, completely reliable. no freezes.

Asking which ROM is best is like asking which Beer is the best.... it's all a matter of opinion
That being said, ALL of the ROMS listed so far are better then stock... they all get rid of the bloatware that T-Mobile/HTC loads on the device, and they all add tools & utilities that make using the phone much more enjoyable.
To be honest, your BEST resource for ROMs, Radios, Apps, tweaks and such would be to first read
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=663845
then do a search on the forum here... There's an XDA marketplace app that's getting better & better, and there's the Windows Mobile section that lists applications that are available.
if, after you do a search on the forum for "app xyz that does abc" and you can't find anything... feel free to ask, if something exists for it I'm sure someone here knows about it

Gungravekot916 said:
Hello all. PLEASE DON`T BE RUDE....
I know that there were probably 100`s of people before me making threads like mine. I just have a few questions and we can delete the thread.
I just got my HTC HD2 a few days ago, and i`m a total noob (lol) in all these rom, radio, etc stuff. I have a small issue of my HTC being slow sometimes, and windows media player working very slow.
1st. Question (most important) :
What is the fastest, most bug free ROM for the build of my phone?
I have HTC LEO. 1024MB. T-Mobile. USA.
OS Version:
5.2.21892
Manila Version:
2.5.20121412.2
ROM version:
2.13.531.1 WWE
Radio version:
2.10.50.26
2nd. Question:
Can Somebody explain or direct me to the thread on the cad (i think thats what they are called) files? How can i add more apps in the phone that i would like? And is there a place that has bunch of free apps for HD2? thank you.
THANK YOU ALL!!!
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Custom Roms make a difference, but the biggest difference for me was getting a better and faster Micro SD card. The class 2 that comes with is laggy because, well, it's a class 2. Class 6 16GB cards can be found relatively cheap.

crisisinthecity thank you for an advice on that part, and thank to everyone that helped out.

Hey guys i want to send one of my phones back to t-mobile. Is there a way to flash it back to stock? so there would be no trace that it had a custom rom?

run hspl3 choose 2.08.0000
download the 2.13 rom (from here or t mo website)
flash it over usb
done

umm i`m such a noob at these stuff.. can anybody give me a link for a stock rom download? please...

I don't want to be an ass but it's so easy to find...
T-Mobile USA HTC HD2 > T-Mobile USA HD2 ROM Development > [ROM]Leo 1.5 T-MOBILE Test & Stock ROMS[NEW 3.14!!]