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newbie need info how to flash

Hello i need info or at least somebody tell me where to get info on how to flash the HTC XV6900 to Metro Pcs fro Sprint. I searched but could not find a definitely answer or a write up on how to do this.I just bough one from a guy on craigslist after reading it can be flashed and since my phone is dying anyway seem like the perfect moment.
I know i can pay someone else to do this but after my wife and 2 girls saw mine and watched a video on you tube of a flashed Touch they all want one so paying $60+ to get it flash plus the cost of each phone is not possible.Also there are people selling the software for flashing but i don't want to pay for something that may not work or maybe can't do myself after all.
Also want to note that i'm using linux on my laptop but have windows on my wife desktop.

nobody????

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Vogue
Follow the link above and start doing lots of reading my friend.
PS. Make sure you do lots of reading or you may brick your device.

thanks!!!!

ok guys i downloaded all the files for the vogue are there any write up on how to flash the phone to metro i saw one for Cricket anybody knows what needs to be changed in order to use with Metro Pcs
Cricket Guide

help with xv6900
did you finally get your phone flashed? I am presently in the same situation that you were in. Any help is appreciated.

mtwocrow said:
did you finally get your phone flashed? I am presently in the same situation that you were in. Any help is appreciated.
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maximus_pr said:
Hello i need info or at least somebody tell me where to get info on how to flash the HTC XV6900 to Metro Pcs fro Sprint. I searched but could not find a definitely answer or a write up on how to do this.I just bough one from a guy on craigslist after reading it can be flashed and since my phone is dying anyway seem like the perfect moment.
I know i can pay someone else to do this but after my wife and 2 girls saw mine and watched a video on you tube of a flashed Touch they all want one so paying $60+ to get it flash plus the cost of each phone is not possible.Also there are people selling the software for flashing but i don't want to pay for something that may not work or maybe can't do myself after all.
Also want to note that i'm using linux on my laptop but have windows on my wife desktop.
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Guys, read this link HERE it will help you out with what to read up on, what files are needed and where to get them and a step by step on what you will see when flashing
This is for a Custom WinMO 6.5 ROM from NFSFAN though so if you need something else you can still use it just some of the examples may not relate but the idea is still the same
As for the Linux user - do this via your wifes desktop (I love Linux just have Windows all over my house for work as well)
Detroit Doug

i am wanting to flash sprint htc 6900 to cricket
i am wanting to flash my vogue 6900 could anybody tell me the right way to do it it and for it to fully work(txt,pic txt,call,internet etc.) please i think i may have found how to unlock it and stuff but i want to make sure its right could anybody help. all the other threads i looked at was to flash the other htc's to cricket but not the 6900 could someone help.
thanks and god bless

People keep posting links to the HTC Elf/Elfin could someone use the steps to SIM and CID unlock their HTC Vogue using the steps for the Elf/Elfin without it bricking?
As of right now, there aren't any steps(that I'm aware of) for flashing/ CID unlocking the HTC Touch.

The best instructions I found were here. Just scroll down to where it gives instuctions for the Touch. There are even instuctions for flashing ROM via memory card(which I can tell you do work).
Basically you'll need the correct coke unlocker and the new ROM. First you flash the cokeman unlocker that matches your situation and then when that's finished flash the ROM. I recommend flashing the new ROM at least twice before you start using it. I flashed the new NFSFAN's v8 Windows 6.5 ROM three times and it's working way smoother than last time when I was running v7....which I only flashed once. The best advice I can give you is to have patience.

kindly help me to debrand my T-MOBILE HD2

Hello everyone!
i have one t-mobile branded firmware htc hd2 which i bought it from and uk based ebay seller..its unlock..and i can recieve and make calls..
but im not able to use internet on the phone bcos it has settings for t-mobile network..
and i also tried to upgrade it through htc website but whenever im trying it says these updates are not for this serial number...
kindly help me in debranding my phone so that i can use this in australia with full functions..thanks a lot in advance..
trust me that would be a great help from you.

If this is a UK T-Mob HD, then its a contract phone and seems strange that it is up for sale so soon. Unless it has been stolen - I don't think we should help with stolen phones, unless you're willing to gvie me the IMEI number so I can check here with T-Mob.

HTCHD2NEW said:
If this is a UK T-Mob HD, then its a contract phone and seems strange that it is up for sale so soon. Unless it has been stolen - I don't think we should help with stolen phones, unless you're willing to gvie me the IMEI number so I can check here with T-Mob.
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dear friend!
why you wasting your and mine time too..
what do you think you are the only smart here..
who the hell will buy a expensive mobile without even checking clear IMEI
NUMBER...may be you can...but not nor someone else..
so pls...
help me if you can in debranding it or just dont bother..thanks
anyways for your quality concern..
Check the status of your Handset
Please enter the IMEI number (15 digits) and click (Re)query.
Note that you can obtain your IMEI number by pressing *#06# on your mobile phone.
IMEI Number
Result Your IMEI Number is currently unblocked.

Hi ABBABY,
i don´t understand your problem. Use either SPSL or HPSL (guarantee issues) and try the image you like.

ABBABY said:
Hello everyone!
i have one t-mobile branded firmware htc hd2 which i bought it from and uk based ebay seller..its unlock..and i can recieve and make calls..
but im not able to use internet on the phone bcos it has settings for t-mobile network..
and i also tried to upgrade it through htc website but whenever im trying it says these updates are not for this serial number...
kindly help me in debranding my phone so that i can use this in australia with full functions..thanks a lot in advance..
trust me that would be a great help from you.
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Im not exactly sure if you want help making your internet work with your sim, or if you want help taking the tmobile rom off and putting a stock or custom one on..
If you just want help with internet settings then download the attached file and install on your phone. Then run the connection setup program in the start menu, connections screen and it should set up your internet and mms settings for the network you select (if its available).
If you want to put a custom rom on your device then follow my flashing a leo rom for noobs link in my signature to install HardSPL and then you can flash any of the roms in the rom development section to take off the tmobile branding and give you whatever you want.

HTCHD2NEW said:
If this is a UK T-Mob HD, then its a contract phone and seems strange that it is up for sale so soon. Unless it has been stolen - I don't think we should help with stolen phones, unless you're willing to gvie me the IMEI number so I can check here with T-Mob.
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Hmm someone needs to search ebay for "unwanted upgrade" in the mobiles section me thinks

ABBABY said:
Hello everyone!
i have one t-mobile branded firmware htc hd2 which i bought it from and uk based ebay seller..its unlock..and i can recieve and make calls..
but im not able to use internet on the phone bcos it has settings for t-mobile network..
and i also tried to upgrade it through htc website but whenever im trying it says these updates are not for this serial number...
kindly help me in debranding my phone so that i can use this in australia with full functions..thanks a lot in advance..
trust me that would be a great help from you.
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What network are you trying to use it with?
I'm not too sure if you can change the connection settings easy on the T-Mobile ROM, I'd recommend flashing with the HTC unbranded ROM and then you can just select your service provider and it all works sweet.

hollinshead said:
What network are you trying to use it with?
I'm not too sure if you can change the connection settings easy on the T-Mobile ROM, I'd recommend flashing with the HTC unbranded ROM and then you can just select your service provider and it all works sweet.
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I work for T-mobile and the only way you can change these settings is indeed to change to HTC unbranded ROM or any other ROM of your choice.

i did everything and im succesful to install a new rom....but inresult of trying many rom's ,one of rom has given me a trouble...when im turning my phone a screen comes which says "STICK TOGETHER","NOT FOR SALE"....WHY IS THIS COMING...ANY IDEA TO GET RID OF THIS?
AND THANKS A LOT FOR ALL YOUR PREVIOUS HELP..

ABBABY said:
i did everything and im succesful to install a new rom....but inresult of trying many rom's ,one of rom has given me a trouble...when im turning my phone a screen comes which says "STICK TOGETHER","NOT FOR SALE"....WHY IS THIS COMING...ANY IDEA TO GET RID OF THIS?
AND THANKS A LOT FOR ALL YOUR PREVIOUS HELP..
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You must have flashed one of the TMobile Test Roms during your travels, which has that splash screen on it. Custom Roms dont include a splash screen so it wont be overwritten when flashing other roms afterwards.
Download the attachment and unzip to a folder on your pc. Sync using your usb cable and run the included customruu.exe file to flash back the original htc splash screen.
Mark.

mskip said:
You must have flashed one of the TMobile Test Roms during your travels, which has that splash screen on it. Custom Roms dont include a splash screen so it wont be overwritten when flashing other roms afterwards.
Download the attachment and unzip to a folder on your pc. Sync using your usb cable and run the included customruu.exe file to flash back the original htc splash screen.
Mark.
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Thank you so muc..you are so helpful..

ABBABY said:
Thank you so muc..you are so helpful..
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You are welcome, im here to help. Hope it fixed your problem
Mark.

thanks bro!! you really very helpful..

Simple question to reduce confussion

Hi all,
I have an HTC HD2 phone that I spld and now running RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship.exe.
I purchased it from Sydney a month ago while on busniess, and now back home in the states.
I want to know, what is the safest ROM out here on XDA that I can start with and maintain updates as they come. I see that there are so many different ROMS on this forum and I am confused what is what and what do each ROM do different then others etc... and I want one and stick with it. Is that an Okay route?
I just downloaded RUU_Leo_1_5_TMOUS_2.10.531.0_Radio_Signed_15.34.50.07U_2.08.50.08_2_Ship.exe
Is this better than my other one I had running named "RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship.exe"
To summarize, is there a cheat sheet or list of all ROMs that can work with my HTC HD2 that shows screen shots or anything that can help me isolate a ROM?
Thanks

The one you have is the best in terms of released HTC stock ROMs - that 2.10 ROM is for the T-Mobile HD2 so will have settings/restrictions on it specifically for T-Mobile customers.
I'd stick with 1.66 for the time being and then maybe look into cooked ROMs if you need other features

If you flash this 2.10 US rom you are trapped with the included SPL 2.08 (if I am coorect) and you cannot downgrade at the moment to SPL 1.42 in order to use the available HSPL 1.42.
You can still flash roms via SSPL but no radios.
Best regards,
dingolino
richsark said:
Hi all,
I have an HTC HD2 phone that I spld and now running RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship.exe.
I purchased it from Sydney a month ago while on busniess, and now back home in the states.
I want to know, what is the safest ROM out here on XDA that I can start with and maintain updates as they come. I see that there are so many different ROMS on this forum and I am confused what is what and what do each ROM do different then others etc... and I want one and stick with it. Is that an Okay route?
I just downloaded RUU_Leo_1_5_TMOUS_2.10.531.0_Radio_Signed_15.34.50.07U_2.08.50.08_2_Ship.exe
Is this better than my other one I had running named "RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship.exe"
To summarize, is there a cheat sheet or list of all ROMs that can work with my HTC HD2 that shows screen shots or anything that can help me isolate a ROM?
Thanks
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only if they flash using the sd card method - active sync will be fine

Don´t think so.
If he starts the "offical" file:
RUU_Leo_1_5_TMOUS_2.10.531.0_Radio_Signed_15.34.50.07U_2.08.50.08_2_Ship.exe
He will flash including SPL and will have therefore the new SPL.
Only if he is using SSPL than he will keep his original SPL and his original radio, but depending on his radio the 2.10 rom might be not booting.
I guess you are right if has the HSPL1.42 allready.
Because of all the discussions about the 2.10 rom (and the implications) I think it is better thinking twice or triple before clicking on that file ...
Best regards,
dingolino
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only if they flash using the sd card method - active sync will be fine
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no it won't, it only flashed the ROM - the only way to flash an SPL back on is via sd card method. I've flashed many stock ROMs on my phone via activesync and I still have HSPL on it

if the file he downloads is an exe file, then i think it replaces everything, spl and radio
if you however extract the exe using winrar or whatever, just extract RUU_Signed.nbh - this is the ROM image, flash this with customRuu and you're sorted

Then how come I've used the stock .exe files with HSPL and it's not replaced the SPL?

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Then how come I've used the stock .exe files with HSPL and it's not replaced the SPL?
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indeed.
Again, only flashing via SD card method will overwrite your SPL. You can use directly an official .exe or extract it,. either way, as long as you have HSPL alrady on the phone, any flash via activesync will never overwrite your hspl

Hi, I installed the tmo us as I indicated above with no issues. I did see that the pictures are a lot better at night and the phone seems more stable.

Out of interest, if you go into the bootloader, what SPL does it show?

1 more question guys, do you think the HD2 which will be released in TMobile USA, will have their official rom, I mean 2.0 and above, so we cant install HSPL for it, right?

More than likely, yes - otherwise the ROM is pontless!!

EddyOS said:
More than likely, yes - otherwise the ROM is pontless!!
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It seems to be quite a big drawback, doesnt it?

need help on telstra handset htc hd2 sms sending dont work
hey guys
i've got a telstra htc hd2 handset brought it out rite & when i put me optus sim card i can get mms sending / recevieing internet working receving calls & recevieing sms's work but when i go to reply or send a sms it had a tryangle with ! mark & then it comes with noterficatons unbale to send sms.
ive checked the service center number with optus thsta all corret & ive flshed me handset with a non telstra rom also that did the same thing comes back with unable to send sms ive also done a sim replacement & that hasnt helped eirther also ive tried everything even the sms buge fix as well so im pritty muc running out what else to do could any of use plz help woud be really nice to be able to send sms.
=) ausiechick22

aussiechick22 said:
hey guys
i've got a telstra htc hd2 handset brought it out rite & when i put me optus sim card i can get mms sending / recevieing internet working receving calls & recevieing sms's work but when i go to reply or send a sms it had a tryangle with ! mark & then it comes with noterficatons unbale to send sms.
ive checked the service center number with optus thsta all corret & ive flshed me handset with a non telstra rom also that did the same thing comes back with unable to send sms ive also done a sim replacement & that hasnt helped eirther also ive tried everything even the sms buge fix as well so im pritty muc running out what else to do could any of use plz help woud be really nice to be able to send sms.
=) ausiechick22
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try this.
settings menu all settings connections advanced network scroll right to the sms tab. ideally set the drop down to "gsm preferred", but try all the options

samsamuel said:
try this.
settings menu all settings connections advanced network scroll right to the sms tab. ideally set the drop down to "gsm preferred", but try all the options
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i've tried both settings still coming back with unable to send sms.
ive tried anther rom but that aint doe anything.

How to Hack SPL 1.24

Hi All,
After spending a large amount of time trying to find a solution for the SPL 1.24 to hack. Mainly the Telstra Australia WM6.5 Upgrade. Combining the many efforts of XDA Members I finally got a proper working hack going. I thought I'd post it straight away for the rest of the world to see.
First what you need to do is download the WM6.5 Upgrade from the HTC Website. When you open this you need to go to Start - Run - Type %TEMP% Find the location where the extractor has dumped the files and rename RUU_Signed.nbh to MAPLIMG.nbh. Copy this to the root of the SD Card. Reset your phone into Bootloader and let the flash start. It will fail at 10% than reset itself and install it properly.
From here you need to download a cab clearsecurity.cab which is suppose to be for the Samsung Blackjack 2 but it enables the HTC Snap to be hacked.
From there download the desired Custom Rom and run 1.19 auto.bat and watch the screen go black and the custom rom install.

Any Success???
Hi, can anyone let me know if they have had the same success???

Hi Roger,
Thanks for the post as it worked a treat for me, I was able to flash the HTC Snap after following the above steps. One thing I didn't do is backup the Telstra spl 1.24, Do you know where I can get a copy from?
Once again thanks for the post.
Mr.D

THis looks great. I'd love to try this now, but before I do, I'm hoping you might be able to answer a question of mine, to ease my mind:
If you need to reinstall the original Rom and SPL 1.24, is there any way the the Telecom company can see that the phone's firmware has been previously changed?
Thanks.

Flashing back to Telstra 6.5 Rom
Hey guys, I believe you can just download the latest 6.5 Telstra Rom for the snap from the HTC website. I havern't tried it since I have hacked the phone and the only reason why you would obviously do it is for warranty. Actually I also found out that you can get WM 6.1 rom but you need to contact HTC and you can upload it from there FTP. Sorry I can't provide any more assitance maybe when my phone breaks and I need to flash it back I will post up what I have done.

Hi Roger
Thanks for the reply. This is what's stopping me from trying to flash the ROM. Knowing whether I can restore it back to it's original condition without the telecom company knowing it's been flashed. The phone is only new and if it does develop a hardware problem and I had to send it back, I'm sure they won't fix it under the warranty if they can see that it's been flashed.
If as you suggest, it's just a matter of re-flashing it with the original rom, then that's fantastic. But, I'd really like some firm confirmation before going ahead.
The ROM developed by ookba looks AMAZING and I can't wait to try it.
Thanks.

Flashing Advice
Hi Badcam,
I have owned many HTC phones and I have to say the Snap is probably the most durable out of them all. I find with the Snap and the newer models of the HTC phones from australian carriers they really lock them down and you don't get the full functions as what you pay for. Worst of all they infest the phone with all these carrier features that are not needed.
It is really your choice flashing your phone. Every single phone I have had I have flashed and never had problems only when I drop them lol. For warranty purposes you can always flash back to orginal rom and just tell them thats how you got it. They really can't say much. But I did abit of reading and when you do upgrade the rom from HTC website it does install SPL 1.24 back meaning if you want to flash it back you need to go through the hack again.
Hope this has been helpful.

You said it Roger.
There's so much Telecom rubbish on this phone, it's not funny.
Well, I'll give it a go this weekend. If you're happy it's going to work, I am too. Thanks very much for your advice.

Hey do you guys know how much (in USD) a Telstra SNAP is out there if you buy it outright? Can can anyone ship me one to the States?

What about a TelecomNZ one?
http://store.telecom.co.nz/mobile/pay-monthly/htc-s523
NZ$499.00 is around US$361
http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=499.00&From=NZD&To=USD&x=16&y=17
I'd be happy to sort something out for you. PM me if you'd like.
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Badcam said:
What about a TelecomNZ one?
http://store.telecom.co.nz/mobile/pay-monthly/htc-s523
NZ$499.00 is around US$361
http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi?Amount=499.00&From=NZD&To=USD&x=16&y=17
I'd be happy to sort something out for you. PM me if you'd like.
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Thanks but that's kinda rough. I get the MAPL100 (Dash 3G) here for $100. Looking to get a SNAP S523 for around that, even used. Let me know if you run across one. Thanks!

It's atrocious. Believe it or not, that's a good price. It's just come down NZ$200. Of course, I had to buy my two days before the reduced it.
I'll keep an eye out.

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Hi, can anyone let me know if they have had the same success???
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Hi, can anyone tell me how to get the device into bootloader mode? i have followed the steps, but getting it into bootloader mode and then letting it hardspl from the sd is not happening :-( THANKS!!!

Can't find clearsecurity.cab. Can anyone tell me where to find it?

Attempt to answer questions lol
Benzin,
Type in google "clearsecurity.cab download" and find the mediafire link
If you have problems please let me know. Maybe XDA-Developers already have it posted.
wcampagne,
So you are getting into bootloader right, its just not picking up the MAPLIMG.nbh file. You have renamed RUU_Signed.nbh to MAPLIMG.nbh. Also a train of through if you have tried applying previous Roms before hand I suggest you go to %TEMP% file and remove anything that is there that has reference to RUU_Signed or the rom at all. You are probably uploading the wrong file as it might be cached. As I said its just a train of thought. If you have any more problems please feel free to post up and I will figure out a fix for you.
Ookba,
Ebay is your best bet. I got my handset for $150 AUD brand new on bid.

Works great for me and I thank you so much!

2PYBIMG

2PYBIMG_ACADIA_WHL_N70_SENSE80GP_SPCS_Sprint_WWE_1 [email protected]_CNV_1.71_00 3_release_494932_combined_signed_2_4.zip
I think I need this file for my htc 10 evo to make it uk and 4g

does anyone know where I can get above file pls

https://forum.xda-developers.com/bolt/development/ruu-sprint-htc-bolt-1-17-651-11-updated-t3502778

henrique.h12 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/bolt/development/ruu-sprint-htc-bolt-1-17-651-11-updated-t3502778
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tried most of them.either its u.s android which is a mess or I get English uk and some the wifi wont work or some the mobile data wont work(wont recognise that a sim is inserted).my phones a mess,got a rom on now and it all works ok except on 2g network......can anyone help or suggest a fix....thankyou
Vodafone uk 4g my network should be

You may tray use any modified rom if you can't find the official from HTC or Vodafone. I didn't find any rom for Vodafone mate.
Try to use the bad boys rom and try all radio.img of the official ruu files posted above.

henrique.h12 said:
You may tray use any modified rom if you can't find the official from HTC or Vodafone. I didn't find any rom for Vodafone mate.
Try to use the bad boys rom and try all radio.img of the official ruu files posted above.
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I can't get the bad boys to load.how do I change the radio because that's all that's wrong with my build

Flash the radio over fastboot.
If you don't know how or why do that take a time and read a lot before proceed because you may kill your phone.

just found the file and downloaded it.paid for it.its the American version lol.my brother has exact phone but hasn't f##d his one up.can I make a copy of his and put it on mine anyway? tia

anyone know how to get the rom off my brothers fone and load on mine.....I cant find rom that will load or work....only getting 2g on the only rom that's English and will load.....help please...….its so 90s only having 2g lol. the us one loads but its American sprint.....

jonpickles70 said:
anyone know how to get the rom off my brothers fone and load on mine.....I cant find rom that will load or work....only getting 2g on the only rom that's English and will load.....help please...….its so 90s only having 2g lol. the us one loads but its American sprint.....
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I have not tried this yet but if your phone model is exactly the same as your brother, may be should install TWRP on your phone and your brother's phone, do a TWRP backup of your brother's phone and restore that TWRP backup in your own phone. I think this is a long and risky process. May be someone in this forum with more experience can provide the exact or accurate procedure.

Not worked how to install twrp yet.tried but dunno what to do with it.my phone is s off but not rooted.any ideas please.thanks

jonpickles70 said:
Not worked how to install twrp yet.tried but dunno what to do with it.my phone is s off but not rooted.any ideas please.thanks
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If you phone its S-OFF you can change CID and MEID and install any ruu from HTC Evo or HTC Bolt.
There is a topic on how to install twrp under developer.