Rom that does only one thing: enter bootloader on a hard reset - Windows Mobile

Dear maîtres de cuisine and other geniuses,
Over at the HD2 forum someone (doloop) created a "task 29" tool by hex-editing the RomUpdateUtility to perform such a task after flashing a rom.
I was wondering, is it possible to create a very, very small rom that does only one thing: enter the bootloader after flashing ? This would be very handy to use in conjuction with the task 29 tool. This way one can immediately flash a custom rom without manually entering the bootloader.

Too much for a single process that is... grab your device and put it into BL

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stuck on flashing need help

hello everybody
now im using duttys 3,6 and i want to flash my hd with Davideuck_V-6.1_HP,Xip 21041, Build 21042, 1.56 BASE [13-05-09, UPDATED]
but when i start flashing it stays on 0 % i have spl 1,54,0000 and i dont know why this rom cant be flashed...need some solutions please...thanks
Had the exact same problem, but solved it by running USPL GUI v 2.5 before flashing.
Howto:
1.Put your phone in Bootloader-mode(turn it off -> hold the vol down and powerbutton simultaniously)
2.Download USPL GUI v 2.5 here
3.Extract the files somehwere
4.Find the executable named USPL.EXE and double click on it(I suggest running it as administrator; right-click -> run as administrator)
5.Your phone should once again enter into bootloader mode, but this time it should say SPL v 1.15.USPL and USB at the bottom.
6.Flash your ROM as described here
homola said:
hello everybody
now im using duttys 3,6 and i want to flash my hd with Davideuck_V-6.1_HP,Xip 21041, Build 21042, 1.56 BASE [13-05-09, UPDATED]
but when i start flashing it stays on 0 % i have spl 1,54,0000 and i dont know why this rom cant be flashed...need some solutions please...thanks
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Your problem is that you need to run USPL before every flash to either new rom or radio.
USPL is temporary and therefore needs to be re-run before you can flash anything.
Alternatively HSPL is permanent and once loaded you do not need to re-use it before each flash. However it does void warranty.
You can either use USPL V2.5 or USPL GUI v2.5 or HSPL

How can I delete a SAPPIMG ?

Hello,
I have a HTC Magic (32B - SFR - France).
Earlier today, I tried to install a SAPPIMG without knowing what I was doing.
The SAPPIMG comes from http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_MT3G/Magic_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod
Now, when I start the phone, I have the setup wizard which want me to connect to my Google Account.
The problem is that the phone is now on the T-Mobile network.
So I have not the 3G and I can't use the phone.
I tried to install another ROM but I can't, the phone doesn't let me run any fastboot command.
Before, I tried a SAPPIMG for SFR - Vodafone but it don't want install too. It noticed me with a "CID incorrect" error.
I don't know what to do...
Can you help me ?
Thank you.
I'm thinking you should root your phone flash a compatible 32B ROM then go ahead and apply the SFS nbh file. It makes sense but I'm still somewhat of a noob still with all this, so wait and see if someone has a better plan.
I think I can't do anything with the phone because I can't create a Gold Card...
Goldcards are necessary if you have a perfect SPL but if you had one you couldn't have flashed Cyan's ROM.
Can't you go into fastboot mode by starting the device holding the "back" and "home" buttons? That would be strange if you can get to the setup screen.
Hello,
I wan't to use the luo's ROM wich is located at http://forums.smartphonefrance.info/viewtopic.php?t=54838
Luo's recommend to use the recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.5.2G.img recovery (my device is a 32B) and this SPL Engineering SPL 1.33.2010.
I can go into fastboot by holding starting and back button, I have the screen with the 3 androids but when i try any fastboot command over DoS, I have the following error: FAILED (remote: not allow).
I have now access to my phone, I managed to connect to the SFR Network.
I'm sorry I thought it was a cyanogen build that you'd flashed. I should have red a little more on the wiki page.
so you're right you need a goldcard now if you want to switch ROMs :-(
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218
Good to hear that you could at least get access to the current one though
I have two problems with http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218.
1 - I can't create a Gold Card because I don't know how to get the CID of my SD Card.
2 - I don't understand what Amon_RA means when he says "Copy the required sappimg.nbh/zip to the Goldcard."
I have the correct sappimg.nbh (I hope !) but I don't know how to copy the sappimg to the goldcard file that I have not...
I'm sorry I can't help you more on this topic as I have no experience with goldcards. I believe you can use ADB to get the cid and that the "required sappimg" Amon_RA is talking about is one of the three under "NBH/ZIP".
I suggest you do a search in the dev forum, there are already a lot of threads about this problem
maybe this one will get some helpful answers, it's recent:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=599350
I'll check it.
Thank you so much for your help swissp
Okay, I've created a goldcard and successfully reflashed my phone with de SFR's default firmware.
But I'm not totally happy.
I can't access any fastboot command but the command fastboot devices show my phone and it's the only command I can run.
What can I do now for unlock fastboot commands ?
cid incorrect
Id card:
02544d5344323536287199028b0075d2
Invert:
0075008b0299712836353244534d5402
Use many sammimg:
ROM v2.53.707.2 (Engineerings SPL v1.33.2010) - MD5 : F9674D19BE5F949D0D9DC99714D210E3
ROM v2.16.707.3 (NON-Perfected stock SPL v1.33.0009) - MD5 : DC391E4A3FC57861D7197C151176ED96
And other....
But no.... Help.... I've oper other thread....
Good morning

How To flash ROM (HTC Feeler) from SD-Card?

I have a big problem:
I have crashed my "T-Mobile SDA" (HTC Feeler) , and now the mobilephone always starts in RGB-Mode (Bootloader-Mode?).
How i can flash a ROM now from SD-Card?
And what i need?
I only have a .bin file.
Sorry for my bad english.
Try this
Hope it can help
Good to know there is a last resort even in bootloader
Quite some action and since you must have 1.3 done there is no way to avoid the download and install of all tools listed in the wiki.
Instead of cutting the .nbf yourself, there is a ready usable SPL listed in e.g. ronswens thread to go back from WM5 to WM2k3 - http://user.cityline.ru/~ronswens/tutwm2003.html
After step 6 (new/original SPL written to the device + reset) - should not the normal process of RUU Update get access to the device again with the new SPL? You could save the step to load the OS via sdcard.
Sad that completely bricked devices (wrong device IPL/SPL flashed as SuperCID kills all security checks) cannot be brought back to life with this method. You would need a cable ROM flasher and tools to get this done.

[TUT] Flashing your First GSM USA 1024LEO ONLY!! (For Noobs)

This Guide is only for T-Mobile USA HD2 with 1024 Mbytes ROM (1024LEO)
The ModelID for this version of HD2 is PB811200
If you have a LEO with 512MB ROM then please use *THIS* guide.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE READ THE FAQ BEFORE POSTING.
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING HARDSPL OR FLASHING A ROM/RADIO. IF YOU FLASH AN INCOMPATABLE ROM OR RADIO ON THE 1024LEO THEN THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE SO PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL!!
Before starting, backup anything you might want to keep after the new Rom has been flashed as all contacts, emails, texts, notes, Internet BookMarks WILL be lost!!
PimBackup is good and free (copy any mms attachments to your storage card or computer seperately)
*ONCE YOU HAVE FLASHED A HARDSPL ITS PERMANENT. YOU DONT NEED TO DO IT AGAIN WHEN FLASHING NEW ROMS OR RADIOS*
*DO NOT start another process while the flashing process is taking place*
*DO NOT click off of the status bar... Let it stay in the foreground*
*DO NOT let the Screensaver activate*
Any of these can lead to a bad flash and possibly brick your phone
*FLASH HARDSPL BEFORE FLASHING ANY CUSTOM ROMS OR RADIOS*
1. YOUR DEVICE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 50% BATTERY POWER FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING EACH STAGE
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2. FLASH HARDSPL (REQUIRED!! DO THIS BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE)
The Original HardSPL Thread is *HERE*
NOTE: If you have Vista or Windows 7, update WMDC to v6.1 *HERE* first
NOTE: Turn OFF any AntiVirus Program first as it WILL interefere with the flash (there is NO harmful code in the program)
Installing HardSPL4 via ActiveSync with USB Lead (thanks to Bepe)
Note: HardSPL CANNOT be installed via microSD Card.
IMPORTANT: To install/uninstall this HSPL4 there must be any SPL version from this list on your device:
SPL 1.42.0000, SPL 1.62.0000, SPL 1.66.0000, SPL 2.07.0000, SPL 2.08.0000, SPL 2.10.0000, SPL 3.03.000
To Uninstall you can flash a Stock ROM via SD card or use HSPL3 application (You need select 2.08.0000 or 3.03.0000 in the choose screen)
1. Download HardSPL4 package from *HERE* and extract to an empty folder
2. Synch Phone with PC in Windows Mobile!!! It has to be connected to activesync or WMDC via USB cable
3. Run HSPL4.exe from your pc and read all the text carefully
4. When finished reading click next in the HardSPL program
5. The program will now check the usb connection and enter bootloader screen (tri colour)
*You can select between 2.08.HSPL 2.08.0000 HSPL3.03.0000 or 3.03.HSPL. This is to avoid people with 1024LEO's installing an incompatable version and bricking their device*
Android / WP7 / MAGLDR don't support HSPL3.03/OSPL3.03.
You need HSPL2.08 to run Android / WP7 / MAGLDR
6. Select 2.08.HSPL OR 3.03HSPL for HardSPL and click NEXT.
7. Your choice will be flashed to your phone.
8. When its finished the phone will reboot.
9. Click ok to terminate program.
10. Congrats, you just flashed HardSPL.
NOTE: You can also install HARDSPL by entering Bootloader mode manually, then running the HSPL4.exe program once you see 'USB' at the bottom of the tri-colour screen.
*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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3. DOWNLOAD AND FLASH YOUR PREFERED ROM
IMPORTANT: DO NOT flash any Rom unless it states in the 1st post that its compatable with the 1024LEO or the chef confirms its safe to flash on a 1024LEO. If you flash a Rom with a Base version before 2.08 then you will most likely brick your phone. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!
IF YOU ARENT ABSOLUTELY SURE THEN DONT FLASH IT!!
NOTE: Check the Roms Thread for any specific Flashing instructions. If there arent any then you can use the following guide.
Flashing Via ActiveSync
1. Download your prefered Rom from the LEO Rom Develpoment Page and unzip/unrar it to your computer
2. REMOVE SIM and microSD CARDS!! (this is a precautionary measure and is not compulsory)
3. Turn phone back on and wait until it syncs with your PC
4a. If your Rom is a .exe (customRUU.exe is already included in the Rom file) then run the file
4b. If your Rom is a .nbh file then run the CustomRUU.exe from the Roms Folder (if one isnt included then download it *HERE*)
5. Follow onscreen instructions to set up your New Rom
6. Once phone has gone through the customisation procedure then replace Sim and microSD Cards
7. Perform a Hard Reset to clear any leftover data from your previous Rom (see intructions at bottom).
8. Set up phone as required and job done.
Flashing Via MicroSD Card
NOTE (PLEASE READ): If you flash a Stock Rom via microSD Card then it will overwrite your HardSPL with a stock SPL included in the nbh file. This does not apply to custom roms as they do not include an SPL. BE CAREFUL!!
1. Make sure your microSD is Formatted to fat32 (you dont have to delete all files but it is safer if you do)
2. Download your prefered Rom from the LEO Rom Develpoment Page and unzip/unrar it to your PC
3. Goto the Roms Folder and rename the .nbh file to LEOIMG.nbh
4. Copy the LEOIMG.nbh file to the root of your MicroSD Card
5. Plug the MicroSD Card into the phone
6. Reset the device while pressing the volume down button to enter the BootLoader screen, you will first see a tri-color screen with the phone and SPL Information at the top
7. Follow the On Screen instructions to start the update
8. After flash has completed, press the reset button with the stylus to reset the device.
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4. FLASH PREFERED RADIO (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT: Do not flash ANY Radio before 2.07.x or the 2.09.51.03 Radio or you could damage your phone!!
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Radio you flash is FULLY compatable with the US HD2 before flashing.
IF YOU ARENT ABSOLUTELY SURE THEN DONT FLASH IT!!
Flashing Via ActiveSync
1. Download your required Radio and rename the extracted file to RUU_Signed.nbh
2. Sync your phone with the PC
3. Run CustomRUU.exe from the Radio's Folder and follow the instructions (if one isnt included then download it *HERE*)
Flashing via MicroSD Card
Use same method as Flashing a Rom via MicroSD Card
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5. JOB DONE. Well Done YOU DID IT!!
Useful Information
How to get into your Bootloader
1. Turn your phone off
2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN then Press and hold the POWER button. After about 3 seconds the tri-coloured screen should appear.
3. To exit Bootloader you need to remove your back cover and pull the battery out for a few seconds, then replace it and press the power button to reboot your phone.
How to perform a HardReset
Hard Resetting deletes ALL personal data and settings and restores your phone to factory default conditions as if you turned on the phone for the first time after purchasing.
1. With the device turned off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons, then briefly press the POWER button.
2. Continue pressing the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons until you see this message on the screen:
"This operation will delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to the manufacturer default settings. Press VolUp to restore manufacturer defaults, or press other keys to cancel."
3. Release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
4. Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.
You can also use Clear Storage to reset your device back to factory default settings.
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Menu > All Settings.
2. On the System tab, tap Clear Storage.
3. Enter “1234” and then tap Yes.
Make sure you back up all your data such as Contacts, Appointments, messages etc or they will be gone forever.
*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.
FAQ's
1. What is Rom Flashing?
A Rom is basically an operating system for your phone. A Custom/Cooked Rom is a Stock/Shipped Rom that has been stripped of clutter and tweaked to give the best performance. Custom Roms usually contain the latest updates and programs so are more stable and up to date and work better than stock roms that are supplied with your phone.
2. What is the difference between SPL and HardSPL?
The SPL (Secondary Program Loader) is mainly a bootloader which allows a ROM to be flashed onto your device. The SPL does more than just load and boot the ROM it sets various flags which can control the operation of the OS on the device. It also controls some operations between the OS and the device's hardware. SPLs come paired with shipped (or leaked) official ROMs and are meant to match the ROMs operation. Therefore, with each new ROM release there is likely to be a new SPL.
A Hard SPL is one that is permanently flashed in your device memory and will boot up every time your device boots. The SPL that is shipped with your device, or upgraded from an official ROM is a Hard SPL. In short, if it is loaded into your device's firmware, and survives a hard-reset it is considered Hard. Therefore HardSPL2 is a shipped SPL that has been patched to allow flashing of any Rom or Radio (custom or shipped) as long as its compatable with your device and it will withstand a Hard Reset so is permanent unless overwritten by a different SPL.
HSPL2 1024 version
I was able to get the HSPL2 1024 version on my TMO Leo no problem. I just followed the directions.
Awesome Guide mate ! Gonna try it with my T-mobile HD2...
cheers !
well done!!
wait for download link to work
I'm waiting too, I'm gonna buy a TMOUS HD2 as soong as I get to US this march 31st. And I wish that I had it before this day since I'm not gonna be with the TMOUS rom for long.
Thanks for the procedures, it is almost the same as every other phone, BUT, I didn't knew about the roms that couldn't be installed.
Nice work.
wait so where is the hardspl?
I found a link for HSPL2 1024 and it worked fine for me -mind you -it is my first time flashing a phone ever! ...worked fine without problems...
I think people just need to pay attention to the compatibility of the ROM/Radio that they are flashing...
I agree that there should be a very clear distinction in Roms/Radios which state if it is 1024/TMOUS compatible or not... I found a rom which said it was tmous compatible and it all worked fine...maybe HSPL2 1024 should be able to detect whether it is a 1024 compatible rom/radio or not ?(and then should mention it and make sure the user wants that rom/radio) ? IDK -I am a newb here so sorry if that is stupid? ....
From what I read..
romster522 said:
wait so where is the hardspl?
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Not available yet. Working some kinks out I believe.
It isnt ready just yet. Hopefully, the hardspl should be available soon...the original needed some fine tuning.
Does this void my warranty?
If so can i just flash back to stock, so i can get my warranty back?
Thanks.
vtecbros said:
Does this void my warranty?
If so can i just flash back to stock, so i can get my warranty back?
Thanks.
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Yes and yes. It does give you the ability to flash back to original SPL with this application as well. Very simple to use.
erebusting said:
I found a link for HSPL2 1024 and it worked fine for me -mind you -it is my first time flashing a phone ever! ...worked fine without problems...
I think people just need to pay attention to the compatibility of the ROM/Radio that they are flashing...
I agree that there should be a very clear distinction in Roms/Radios which state if it is 1024/TMOUS compatible or not... I found a rom which said it was tmous compatible and it all worked fine...maybe HSPL2 1024 should be able to detect whether it is a 1024 compatible rom/radio or not ?(and then should mention it and make sure the user wants that rom/radio) ? IDK -I am a newb here so sorry if that is stupid? ....
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Its a very good idea in theory but sadly its not possible. 1024LEO users are just going to have to be very careful what they flash.
Im moving this post over to the 1024LEO flashing thread.
Mark.
Thank you very much! Worked with absolutely no problems at all!
Just bought a T-Mobile US HD2!! This phone's great! A little overwhelmed with the Windows Mobile OS though! Having come from Apple and Android OS, windows feels vast and am kinda lost. Trying to learn nevertheless
Anyways, I HSPL'd my phone (1024MB ROM) and then installed Kumar's Custom ROM. IMO custom ROMS arent as polished as the Original ROMS are; albeit more stable.
Is there a way to flash a stock ROM back to my TMOUS HD2? Not the one I had before. But a better (read, stable) one? If yes, which one would it be?
Appreciate the help.
Cheers!!
anirudh412 said:
Just bought a T-Mobile US HD2!! This phone's great! A little overwhelmed with the Windows Mobile OS though! Having come from Apple and Android OS, windows feels vast and am kinda lost. Trying to learn nevertheless
Anyways, I HSPL'd my phone (1024MB ROM) and then installed Kumar's Custom ROM. IMO custom ROMS arent as polished as the Original ROMS are; albeit more stable.
Is there a way to flash a stock ROM back to my TMOUS HD2? Not the one I had before. But a better (read, stable) one? If yes, which one would it be?
Appreciate the help.
Cheers!!
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The only stock Rom existing for the tmobile usa hd2 is the one you already had...
anirudh412 said:
Just bought a T-Mobile US HD2!! This phone's great! A little overwhelmed with the Windows Mobile OS though! Having come from Apple and Android OS, windows feels vast and am kinda lost. Trying to learn nevertheless
Anyways, I HSPL'd my phone (1024MB ROM) and then installed Kumar's Custom ROM. IMO custom ROMS arent as polished as the Original ROMS are; albeit more stable.
Is there a way to flash a stock ROM back to my TMOUS HD2? Not the one I had before. But a better (read, stable) one? If yes, which one would it be?
Appreciate the help.
Cheers!!
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What Rom did you have on your phone before flashing Kumars Custom Rom thats the real question
I think the latest Stock Rom available for the 1024LEO is the 2.10 build. As the guide states you cant flash older Stock or Custom Roms or you will brick your device so I wouldnt advise doing that.
Mark.
help
im new at this just got my tmo-us hd2 i flashd a custom rom but i want to know if any one could tell me the steps to put the original spl and rom just incase!! thanks
Just have to flash original rom from sdcard to remove hspl quick search will reveal the guide.
@mskip
I flashed the original HSPL that was posted for the U.S HD2's. Everything seems to work fine. I've since flashed 3 different roms through my computer. The only problem is that I can't seem to flash from my SDCARD. I have done this a million times on my Touch Pro 2 so I know how to do it. I even followed your instructions to a T.
What happens it I go to the tri colored screen (after I reset it) and it looks like it goes to another screen for a split second then it comes back to the tricolored screen. I have no idea why that is. Yes I renamed the rom to LEOIMG.
Is this one of the bugs you are trying to work out on the HSPL or am I possibly doing something wrong?
Thanks

Brick HTC Touch Viva

This is what I have done and transformed my htc touch viva into a brick :
I wanted to install WM 6.1 WWE 1.35.720.2 Stock ROM. I used Opal-SSPL-Manual.exe on my device. After that I installed version rom 1.35. After reset, I had ONBL 1.57.0000 and SPL 1.57.0000. Then I get the error "Your OS isn't customized for your hardware." Now I cannot revert to spl 2.00.cmon, I get error 270. Also I cannot install any other rom.
I really apreciate if anyone think that there is a chance to save my htc touch viva.
If you haven't tried to install any other rom using bootloader method then try:
1. Open your device's back cover.
2. Press the soft reset button (the red one) with ur stylus.
3. Just after pressing soft reset button immediately press volume down button and keep holding it until you see bootloader screen.
4. Then connect your mob with pc via usb cable.
5. Run rom update utility of a working rom.
That's it now it should work.
Thank you for your answer, but unfortunately when I try to flash a new rom I get error 294 : INVALID VENDER ID. Tried several roms, same error . I also tried to put SPL 1.26.0000 and SPL 2.00.cmon from my storage card (after renaming them as opalimg.nbh) with no succes.
Actually the biggest mistake you did is flashing another spl, why u did that just to install a rom from unknowns source and from a stranger (yes me talking about the user ddl.team).
Well, no more ideas left but try to flash the stock rom which came with ur device.
I am thinking to use htcRIE application to extract the SPL from there and modify it to allow me to flash any other rom, but I don't know what application to use to modify it.
Usually custom roms dont have any SPL so nothing to be extracted although you can try to remove spl and other things from stock rom and post.
Well, I tried, no success. The only thing that remained to try is to flash the stock rom which came with my device. Guess I will have to address to HTC service.
Lol you haven't tried to flash your stock rom?
I already suggested you, i think u just overlooked it. You should have read it properly. Anyways, try to flash if it didn't work then remove everything from stock rom except OS part with the rom editing tool.
Good luck.
that's why im afraid to flash cooked rom in my touch viva. mate,

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