Hi
I'm afraid to BRICK my HD2 like i did to my other one
how can i know what ROM is the right version for my T-mobile US?
what do i need to check before i install?
what parameters in the build of the ROM'S i need to pay attention to?
plz help me use my HD2 the right way this time
THX...
read the stickies...........
then read them again.............
then read everything else...............twice......
all the info you need to prevent a brick should be on the first page of the rom thread
dont flash a .51. radio........ that will brick a tmous
you might be best to start your reading in the tmous section......
best advice ive ever seen on xda.......
"read evrything......... even if you dont understand it" - samsamuel
hope that helps.......
I have a T-Mobile (TMOUS) USA myself. If you haven't already, install HSPL3 1st (fairly simple instructions in the "how to flash everything" thread. If you want to try a new radio, I would do that next. Yes, only .50 radios, NO .51 radios.
I have the newest 2.15 radio, and it works well, had 2.14 also. Both work much better for me than the 2.10 that came with the phone.
I use "Energy Rom", but I am sure others are on par with it. There are some that will not work for us, but they do note that in their thread. Good luck. For me, having a custom rom and radio made all the difference.
read EVERYTHING about the ROMS and make sure you are flashing one that is compatible with TMOUS.
as stated in a previous post, make sure you flash a radio with .50 and NOT .51 or you will brick your phone.
from what I have read on many posts here, if you install 2.08 HSPL then you cannot brick your phone but im not sure.
i flashed the 2.08 HSPL on my TMOUS HD2 and running elegancia V5 rom with no problems.
you can always flash back to the stock SPL if you need to return your phone to TMO.
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Hi i already bricked one touch hd,with is now on the graveyard...And before i brick my second one i want to know what rom i can use.
I just uspl my rom so it says now spl-1.15.uspl
what rom can i use? And mabey it's easyer to split the rom in sections for lets say hspl roms,uspl roms spl roms because now it's a kind off a mess in the rom section...agree?
so what rom can i use now with my spl 1.15 uspl version so that i don't brick my second(new) blackstone
thnx for the answer.
ps i prefer dutch rom,but wwe is good also.
regards stef
With spl 1.15 you can only use some of the older stock roms and probably only those that are available via the htc website. You will need to put in your imei number and only if there is an upgrade can you change roms.
Any other rom (and specifically the cooked roms) will require you to go with either hspl or uspl. There are no roms that are hspl only or uspl only. The choice is up to you as to which route you want to take. Therefore there is no need to sort the roms in the forum into those categories. The only choice you need to make is do you want wm 6.1 or 6.5 and do you want manila 2.1 or 2.5. These are only choices that you can make and once you have successfully installed hspl or uspl you can try a few to see which you prefer. Read this thread VERY carefully and then read it again. If you then have any more specific questions post them there and you will get better help.
What did you do previously to brick your phone, as using hspl or uspl or even flashing the wrong rom for that matter shouldn't brick the phone?
thnx for your replay
it works now..i'ff read twice the forum.I have uspl(so no permanent spl)and flashed mikenficent rom. It works great.
on my other phone i did hspl and that worked,but at one time it did gife me a lot off trouble (starting up and wrong colors) then i send it back to htc,and it had no waranty anymore..so i didn't let it repair.Afther i get it back..it did not start att all,so i think htc did something to brick it even more.
now i wrote about the USPL and tryed that. and now it workes smouthless...
regards stef
If you had the wrong colours before then something must have gone wrong with the hspl, because that is a typical symptom of the wrong spl for the rom you were using.
But anyway at least you have gotten a new phone. Look after it now
lol..i will NEVER use hspl again..because the software is never 100% sure.
and with uspl it works like charme...
my new touch hd is the one i stole from my wife..lol and i give her a nice MDA compaq V
so she is happy and i'm happy..lol
only thin i hope is there will be one time an android rom(not the one booting with haret(ok that works but is to slow...
regards stef
The first time I flashed mine I did HSPL with Laurentius L26 from the computer (not the storage card), and then Dutty R14, and then Xannytech, and it's always worked perfectly.
I have radio version 2.05.51.05_2 and I would like to use this rom -
ROM: ★ Energy Series 23557|Apr 12| , which radio version should I use ?
I found Leo_RADIO_15.33.50.07U_2.07.50.27 **(from TMOUS 2.07) which looks ok, but will this be ok for a 512mb HTC hd2? Or is it for the T mobile version only?
Also, do I update the radio first? with my current stock ROM? Or do I update the ROM first and then update Radio?
Thanks in Advance
Will this be your first flash?
If so, check this before do anything else: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
If not, and if you already have HSPL installed on your device, you should first flash the RADIO ROM and then the ROM. (check previous link for that too)
I personally like the one's on my sig, but you must try several rom's and radios' and see wich one you like more.
Hope i could help.
i think next time you may not make a new thread. you can ask what you are confused on Energy ROM thread...
h20pt said:
Will this be your first flash?
If so, check this before do anything else: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=609477
If not, and if you already have HSPL installed on your device, you should first flash the RADIO ROM and then the ROM. (check previous link for that too)
I personally like the one's on my sig, but you must try several rom's and radios' and see wich one you like more.
Hope i could help.
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Thanks for that. This is my first flash, but I have already run hspl2 and my phone is set to 1.42 hspl.
I just want to make sure I have all the correct info before I flash.
So you can confirm that this radio will work with my device?
Hi
I use Energy rom now
I use radio 2.08.50.08_2
And everything is OK
But somebody said that radio 2.07 will give a better battery life, you could try this I use radio 2.08 because I like the newer radio
You should upgrade radio first, then Rom
My device is "normal" HD2
Im sure you have either a: allready flashed your phone successfully
or b: bricked it and are now crying under your bed sheets as you've managed to make the worlds most expesive door stop.
either way, do energy roms will not work with a .51 radio. it has to be a .50.
I use 2.08.50.08 and works a charm, its reported that 2.07 radio's are better for battery life.
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Thanks for that. This is my first flash, but I have already run hspl2 and my phone is set to 1.42 hspl.
I just want to make sure I have all the correct info before I flash.
So you can confirm that this radio will work with my device?
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As djchubbs said, you should use only .50 RADIO's on Energy ROM, so the one you said it's ok
Happy flashing
Hello guys and gals, i just updated my rom to the new tmo rom and im having the worst connectivity issues with the new radio and and i cant stress this enough HORRIBLE BATTERY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CANT EVEN GET A 5 HRS WITHOUT THE BATTERY GOING DEAD. Can some one please show me how to downgrade my radio so i can have some dang usage with this phone...........
These are safe to use...just make sure you have HSPL, not sure if you're going to have it with 2.13
Leo_RADIO_15.34.50.07U_2.08.50.08 **(from TMOUS 2.09)
Leo_RADIO_15.36.5 0.07U_2.09.50.29_2 (from TMOUS_2.11.531.T1)
Leo_RADIO_15.37.50.07U_2.10.50.08_2 (from KR_1.74.911.2)
Leo_RADIO_15.37.50.07U_2.10.50.19_2 (from KR_1.77)
Leo_RADIO_2.10.50.26 (from TMOUS_2.13.531.1)
Leo_RADIO_2.10.50.28_2 (from KR_1.78.911.1)
Download here...
http://www.vbnfiles.com/xda/HTC HD2 (Leo)/Radios/
thats what i was afraid of i just downloaded a different radio but since there is no HSPL for the new rom i pretty much SOL unless someone else has another idea.. And thanks for the link..
flash 2.10.0 from sd card
install hspl choose 2.08.hspl
flash 2.13 from usb
double check hspl is still installed in bootloader
flash chosen radio from usb
questions answered, Please post questions on stock radio or rom in the already open stock rom thread at the top of the forum..
Peace,
Joshua
windows 6.5, 6.5.x
when you flash a rom does it matter for these?
what if you want 6.5.x but currently have 6.5?
how does that work?
which rom do you like for the t-mous hd2 and why?
which rom has the least bugs, good battery life, and fast?
6.5 is what u hav now, 6.5.x only differs from the start menu going from the top of the screen to the bottom of it alsowen dealin with the newer roms 6.5.x usaly has the most updated software.... now always keep in mind to research the info before making a new thread, the reason for this is because when u go into a cooked rom thread all the info u need and pictures of the rom is in the thread... and please read before u do anything to your device
but i was wondering, if you flash a 6.5.x rom onto your 6.5 after you hspl will it still work or will it brick?? im not really sure about the whole flashing thing yet it still confuses me
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but i was wondering, if you flash a 6.5.x rom onto your 6.5 after you hspl will it still work or will it brick?? im not really sure about the whole flashing thing yet it still confuses me
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when you flash, your current rom is completely wiped so it doesn't matter what version it is.
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when you flash, your current rom is completely wiped so it doesn't matter what version it is.
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so to my understanding on flashing, you first hspl your phone then download your rom and radio first you flash radio then rom?
if you downgrade from 2.13 to 2.10.0 to hspl your phone, and you flash via micro sd, there isnt a possible way to brick your phone right? :/
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so to my understanding on flashing, you first hspl your phone then download your rom and radio first you flash radio then rom?
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doesnt really matter what order you flash them because you have a tmous, so the rom will work with any tmous radio, including the one already on your phone, and if there isnt a tmous radio on your phone then its already bricked
You probably learned that re: the normal leo, where the rom doesnt boot until the radio is flashed, but doesnt affect tmous.
if you downgrade from 2.13 to 2.10.0 to hspl your phone, and you flash via micro sd, there isnt a possible way to brick your phone right? :/
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Heh, theres always a chance, just like theres a chance you will fall over in the bathroom and break your neck whilst brushing your teeth, , , , , , hehe.
Make sure you have plenty of charge in your battery, and dont mess with it whilst its flashing, and it should be fine.
samsamuel said:
doesnt really matter what order you flash them because you have a tmous, so the rom will work with any tmous radio, including the one already on your phone, and if there isnt a tmous radio on your phone then its already bricked
You probably learned that re: the normal leo, where the rom doesnt boot until the radio is flashed, but doesnt affect tmous.
Heh, theres always a chance, just like theres a chance you will fall over in the bathroom and break your neck whilst brushing your teeth, , , , , , hehe.
Make sure you have plenty of charge in your battery, and dont mess with it whilst its flashing, and it should be fine.
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so whe i downgrade back to 2.10, you just install the rom right? and if your radio is 2.10 its fine right?
your radio should work fine with most of the roms that you install. If a particular rom requires a specific radio version 1 of 2 things will happen. 1) The chef will include it in the rom or 2) the chef will state the radio version needed as a recomendation. Sometimes a specific radio version will work better where as a different radio version may affect reception, battery life among other things. You can't however get whatever radio version you feel like because some radios are location specific (no need for a portuguese radio when you live in Chicago) Go to the XDA-Wiki and look for radios. They have a table explaining each radio version, it's carrier and it's location. Best of luck on journey through flashing. It is an exciting one.
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your radio should work fine with most of the roms that you install. If a particular rom requires a specific radio version 1 of 2 things will happen. 1) The chef will include it in the rom or 2) the chef will state the radio version needed as a recomendation. Sometimes a specific radio version will work better where as a different radio version may affect reception, battery life among other things. You can't however get whatever radio version you feel like because some radios are location specific (no need for a portuguese radio when you live in Chicago) Go to the XDA-Wiki and look for radios. They have a table explaining each radio version, it's carrier and it's location. Best of luck on journey through flashing. It is an exciting one.
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thanks okay so im planning on flashing tonight and i can just load the 2.10.0 rom onto my phone and it'll just downgrade right because my radio is compatible? then after that i hspl it and flash a new rom? if im correct this will happen according to plan? but i wont flash until i get this answered
pandaxownage said:
thanks okay so im planning on flashing tonight and i can just load the 2.10.0 rom onto my phone and it'll just downgrade right because my radio is compatible? then after that i hspl it and flash a new rom? if im correct this will happen according to plan? but i wont flash until i get this answered
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go for it, you are flashing a tmous rom onto a tmous phone with a tmous radio 1 - included in the rom and 2 - already on the phone. It will alllll be fine.
Just wondering, what rom are you flashing? I understand your anxiety about flashing. Took me couple of months to get the courage to do so. I was afraid to brick my precious TP2.
offtopic: well, im getting my hd2 the 15th, brand new, i was a nexus one user i made some roms for nexus one, now im going to start developing for HD2 yes new developer im 15 years old, well to the point.
i read in a post for getting maglrd working on hd2, http://www.jayceooi.com/2010/12/31/how-to-install-magldr-on-htc-hd2/
well i read all, but i have a doubt about the radio 2.15.50.14 (the radio unlcoks the 576 mb of ram), im not going to get maglrd because of not charging when off, and the go go go, that i hate i wont use data conection because here in argentina 3g bands are 850/1100 something like that, so im going for clk, im going for this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402975
it dosnt say anything about changing my radio, its say about changing hspl3 and i know its necesary spl i think, can all of you help me with my doubts, can i brick my device if i install the radio and then clk? waiting for answers... oh another question how do i know my htc hd2 model? 512 or 1024?
thanks
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offtopic: well, im getting my hd2 the 15th, brand new, i was a nexus one user i made some roms for nexus one, now im going to start developing for HD2 yes new developer im 15 years old, well to the point.
i read in a post for getting maglrd working on hd2, http://www.jayceooi.com/2010/12/31/how-to-install-magldr-on-htc-hd2/
well i read all, but i have a doubt about the radio 2.15.50.14 (the radio unlcoks the 576 mb of ram), im not going to get maglrd because of not charging when off, and the go go go, that i hate i wont use data conection because here in argentina 3g bands are 850/1100 something like that, so im going for clk, im going for this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402975
it dosnt say anything about changing my radio, its say about changing hspl3 and i know its necesary spl i think, can all of you help me with my doubts, can i brick my device if i install the radio and then clk? waiting for answers... oh another question how do i know my htc hd2 model? 512 or 1024?
thanks
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Nice to see that I'm not the only 15 year old with either a blackberry or an iPhone
Anyway, what I did was just use the latest official stock ROM from HTC themselves in order to update the radio. If you flash ROM 3.14, then you will have radio 2.15, then you can use HSPL4 to flash HSPL 2.08 and follow the guide from there You might have to search for a mirror of the official stock ROM for your device as if I'm not mistaken HTC has taken down the file from their site. You can't really brick your phone unless you flash an incompatible radio and if you use the stock ROM you won't need to worry about that. Your HD2 is a 512 if you don't have a TMOUS logo on the top, and also all of the hardware buttons are white.