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Confused, T-Mobile UK - HTC HD2 - advice choosing a ROM Required please

Hi Guys,
Got a new htc hd2 from tmobile in the uk, got last years september rom on it and found that it had an old rom on it, needs upgrading and wanting to put a updated rom, but wanted a rom that had all the bells and whistles,
currently it keeps freezin when sending txts an randomly crashes, had a couple of them, an thought it was phone til i realised all software related an needs seriously updating, but thought would go the whole hog then not do it for a while lol
Never done this before and a bit of a noob, have been reading through the stickys, but still abit unsure
Wasnt sure wether i would be able to put windows 7 or android on it, so if need be will stick to just winmo 6.5 but wanted a rom that gave me some decent apps with it, like those power/cooked roms, but didnt know what to go for, what would be best
never installed apps before, apart from through windows marketplace,
So hints tips an a great step by step noobie guide would be great,
Cheers for reading
Shazarda

Rom!! ???
I'm not being rude, but you really need to search forum. There are lots of threads about just what you are needing. WM7 is not available,android,they are working on, no idea when. Give search a try. lots of info,,,,

I did search the forums, i have been searching, hence how i obtained the info,
i know there are a lot of different cooked roms, but nothing that can help me differentiate which to choose from,
tbh ALL I want on the rom is probably like an e-reader and a torch, anything else is a bonus lol,
but i cant seem to locate something that says this is the one that wont cause me any issues, i am tempted just to grab the stock rom off htc, as that should resolve most of the issues with the phone

shazarda said:
i am tempted just to grab the stock rom off htc, as that should resolve most of the issues with the phone
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thats probably your best bet until you are more comfortable with flashing.
Grab the 1.72 and go with customising that.

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samsamuel said:
thats probably your best bet until you are more comfortable with flashing.
Grab the 1.72 and go with customising that.
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I have a HTC HD2/Orange/, Apple laptop, Parallels with Windows XP. I can not install the 1.66 ROM and HSPL2. HSPL2 When trying to install, after an hour I'm still at step one and try to install the 1.66 ROM wizard shows me error 266, not connected USB cable, although the data synchronization between HD2 HTC and Windows XP via Activesync ... just ended positive.Prosím aid, what's wrong.
Sorry, my English is poor.
Please aid [email protected]

Martin Fink said:
I have a HTC HD2/Orange/, Apple laptop, Parallels with Windows XP. I can not install the 1.66 ROM and HSPL2. HSPL2 When trying to install, after an hour I'm still at step one and try to install the 1.66 ROM wizard shows me error 266, not connected USB cable, although the data synchronization between HD2 HTC and Windows XP via Activesync ... just ended positive.Prosím aid, what's wrong.
Sorry, my English is poor.
Please aid [email protected]
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It will connect to usb while the phone is running, but as soon as it drops to bootloader the usb connection will not get passed back to xp.
you will not get hspl to work in a virtual environment or bootcamp. (or so i hear, i dont have a mac, i just read a lot )
You 'may' get flashing to work from bootcamp, but deff not hspl.
You will need to use a windows machine to instal hspl.

samsamuel said:
It will connect to usb while the phone is running, but as soon as it drops to bootloader the usb connection will not get passed back to xp.
you will not get hspl to work in a virtual environment or bootcamp. (or so i hear, i dont have a mac, i just read a lot )
You 'may' get flashing to work from bootcamp, but deff not hspl.
You will need to use a windows machine to instal hspl.
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I well understand? Install HDSL2 and ROMs are only possible on a PC with Windws XP Or Vista?
Parallels distribute hard drive in the Mac dva.Jeden for a Mac to Windows XP. All aplkácie the software through Windows XP has installed without ActiveSync I problémov.Otázka.Potrebujem HDSL2 ROM to install something not to hardisc for Windows XP, but it's on your hard drive for Mac HD2 HTC to not find, or in the language Mac do not understand?

Martin Fink said:
I well understand? Install HDSL2 and ROMs are only possible on a PC with Windws XP Or Vista?
Parallels distribute hard drive in the Mac on two discs.One for a Mac to Windows XP. All app the software through Windows XP has installed without ActiveSync smoothly .Question. I need HDSL2 ROM to install something not to hardisc for Windows XP, but it's on your hard drive for Mac HD2 HTC to not find, or in the language Mac do not understand?
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shazarda said:
Wasnt sure wether i would be able to put windows 7 or android on it, so if need be will stick to just winmo 6.5 but wanted a rom that gave me some decent apps with it, like those power/cooked roms, but didnt know what to go for, what would be best
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I resisted using a non "stock" ROM for a while, but I eventually got fed up with even the latest version that was released for O2 (1.72).
Yesterday I installed the Atermis v14 ROM, which I have to say stands head and shoulders above the standard release ROMs.
I chose it for two reasons, after looking on the "HTC_Leo/ROMs" page on the wiki attached to the site. First was that it was described as "Combines the latest WM 6.5.5 version with latest Manila 2.5.2012 (Leo 2.11) for HD2.This ROM Family is stable , fast and very close to stock ROM "Philosophy"." Second because it was first on the list
I found it really easy to install, using SSPL; you just put the downloaded ROM image and SSPL exe into a folder, connect your phone via USB with ActiveSync of Device Centre, and run the exe on your PC. There are pretty simple step by step instructions on both the SSPL and Atermis pages.
After installing Atermis I also installed S2U2 via a cab file, which gives me a different un/lock screen; again there's easy instructions, though you do have to play around with the S2U2 config app to get the behaviour as you might want (e.g. background image, time format, caller display). All straight forward though as you install the cab, then it's available via the start menu/app list. I like it because it's more responsive on wake up and allows direct access to messages, etc on unlock.
Unfortunately it seems all the ROM flashing apps are windows based (it's a windows phone after all...), so I doubt you'd have fun trying to flash a ROM with a mac. Probably simpler all round to borrow a friends PC for 10 mins!
If you are going to flash a new rom though, it's definitely worth backing up your contacts and messages, etc. Microsoft myPhone works for me, and comes pre-installed.

GUIDE : Dreaded Chevron unlocker issue

For all of you trying to instal WP7 and getting stuck at the dreaded chevron unlocker "Uh-OH" that will not let you pass, look no further. There are a lots of ifs and buts but no definite answer to it. Below method worked 100%.
I tried it multiple times. I in no way encourage you to use WP7 and unlocking procedures but heres simply what you do if you want to do
Instal Zune
Connect WP7-HD2
Click on the sync relationship below the picture of your LEO70
key in any name...i used HD7
Once connected, create a zune id...You can use your windows live id though
Goto settings ---date and time and uncheck automatic date VERY IMPORTANT
sync your phone...Check if port 443 is free that means no SKYPE or anything. Instal registry key in windows
Put chevron installer on root of C
Stop any antivirus & anti spyware IMPORTANT
Run chevron with administrative controls
Make sure before running chevron that Wp7 is Screen on and not keypad locked. Make sure the white screen on zune is there clearly showing your phone model and name that you made.
I do NOT have the developers kit or tools installed.
I am on windows 7 64 bit
So this kills all speculations.
Hope you guys can get it to work.

I needed to disable my web proxy (Privoxy, in my case) for ChevronWP7 to work.
Note that you may need to reboot for proxy changes to be picked up by the Zune *service* (not the app).

also i had to close the SKYPE, however it sounds

can u make a video ?
i was traying last 2 day to sync my hd2 (w7) to my pc (windows 7) with zune software but nothing works

I have got WinXP SP3 and it's not working on that ever after using your method.

DID you disable the auto time settings?
did you add the registry key?
Mind restarting the phone and the PC?

alfaro58 said:
i was traying last 2 day to sync my hd2 (w7) to my pc (windows 7) with zune software but nothing works
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Do you see your phone in the Zune window or is it a shadow?
Uninstal zune....restart....instal zune...restart.
plug phone into a dufferent USB

yahya.hamid said:
DID you disable the auto time settings?
did you add the registry key?
Mind restarting the phone and the PC?
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I'm on XP to and i can't make chevron running. what do you mean about registry key? I have to add it on my computer?

Ok..some noob questions because every day i see new things here and to much info just confuse me... This guide will help me unlock (jailbreak) my phone without Activation from Microsoft?????
Or do i need to follow these instructions first following by the MS Activation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218
Also...My only care is to sync Music and images on my WP7 HD2.. I don't need games and such! What do i need to do?? I am downloading zune right now...After that?????

There doesn't seem to be a cure-all for this issue.
I was able to get mine successfully unlocked yesterday almost by chance.
I had to keep going into Command Prompt (administrator mode), keying in c:/windows/system32/drivers/etc, and then executing "notepad hosts" and deleting the host file that the phone kept creating everytime I ran Chevron.
I also had my phone in airplane mode.
Today, I decided to blow up the phone with Task29 and reflash WP7 to see if it helped my battery performance. Much to my chagrin, I was unable to duplicate whatever worked for me yesterday.
I'm back on Android until this is fixed with a known, proven solution for multiple users.

i just install the windows phone drivres and it woks , i just unlock my hd2 but the market dosent work on the phone

arkatis said:
Ok..some noob questions because every day i see new things here and to much info just confuse me... This guide will help me unlock (jailbreak) my phone without Activation from Microsoft?????
Or do i need to follow these instructions first following by the MS Activation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218
Also...My only care is to sync Music and images on my WP7 HD2.. I don't need games and such! What do i need to do?? I am downloading zune right now...After that?????
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Instal ROM
Run Chevron
Instal XAP files
Get activation code
Activate

I accidentally relocked the device but It wont unlock againn???? What kind of justification is that. Now I cant go back to unlcoked mode now.!!! Please help. Tried all of the above.

alfaro58 said:
i just install the windows phone drivres and it woks , i just unlock my hd2 but the market dosent work on the phone
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Activate it via the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=912218

how did you install windows phone drivers
alfaro58 said:
i just install the windows phone drivres and it woks , i just unlock my hd2 but the market dosent work on the phone
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how did you install the windows phone drivers because when I plug my phone on my computer ( windows Vista 32bit) it just say it just say installing that's it. Also i can't see the phone in Zune no matter what USB port i use or computer. Help would be greatly appreciated.

So to get this straight...to sync my images,music (ONLY!!!) I have to Activate my Phone with Microsoft??

arkatis said:
So to get this straight...to sync my images,music (ONLY!!!) I have to Activate my Phone with Microsoft??
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No. just need to install Zune to sync all that stuff

MotoMudder77 said:
No. just need to install Zune to sync all that stuff
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That's the answer i wanted to hear! Thanks!

nicedude_abad said:
I have got WinXP SP3 and it's not working on that ever after using your method.
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Nothing I did would get it working with WinXP, I finally gave up and installed Win7 on a spare drive and it worked on the second or third go.

wooooooooow it work !
thanks man , im sooo happy with my new Hd2 (windows phone ) live services works now ( include the market) thanks a lot and sorry for my english

WP7 working good but cant load XAP files

im having trouble loading XAP files to my HD2, i have the tom's installer and they load onto the phone that appears on the computer but when you go and click on each item to install they all have a different reason for not loading some talk about dll files and the camera give a longer error message. i would like to get this all fixed before i try and load the android onto the phone thanks for your help. i used the Tech1 Easy DWI Installer to get wp7 on my phone.
I dont know what camera is in the WP7 file that i loaded but it seams to work fine there is a list of XAP on the HTC HD2 site that i have tried with no luck.
Thanks for any help

anyone able to help

I can't install .xap too, but for me the Tom Xap installer gives mee an error saying to check the Phone is unlocked & Zune is launched.
& i checked on the phone, app isn't here.
When i installed the Rom the 1st time, Zune made 2updates itself, maybe it's the cause. (But i updated with DEV_UNLOCK.cab)
So i wonder if i've to reflash? due to encrypting of the SD card, there wont be any issue?

you must do hard reset after upgrade to Mango RTM.... go to Settings, About, Reset

I was getting the check phone to make sure it was unlocked error also i think what took care of that problem was in the tom's i checked the emulator instead of device.

[solved] XAP can't sideload
It missed the hardreset after the first installation as well. But it's essencial and everything works afterwards perfectly!!! Nice

Hi
I have done the reset after installation, but still cant load xap files.
Tried with Toms but it gives back an error "phone not connected ....."
When I look in the meny on the phoneAdvanced config is there but when I try to execute
I closes after 5sec.
Anyone Please.
Sorry for my bad English
/segepe

[Q]sorry...Mango 7720.68 Chevron worked fine before, but CANNOT unlock anymore!! pls

Ive searched and searched. I know there are a million threads too.
I had my mango 7720.68 unlocked with chevron before but relocked it because i thought it was causing boot freeze.
Now it won't unlock, i've tried everything.
Cleared developer services in c:/windows/system32/drivers/host
Turn off firewall/anti-virus
Why would it previously work? Now its just
Uh-oh
Sorry im having trouble communicating with your phone
-please make sure its connected using USB
-please start the zune application
Please some feedback!! Thanks

becoz n mando the old chevron willll nt wrk i guss bt chevron opned a fficial site and for unlock costs $9

because MS cant fight anymore against it and decide to make money with it
http://www.chevronwp7.com/post/2709484164/upcoming-discussions-with-microsoft
http://www.techtree.com/India/News/...ft_Approved_WP7_Jailbreak/551-115402-580.html

hd2 head said:
Ive searched and searched. I know there are a million threads too.
I had my mango 7720.68 unlocked with chevron before but relocked it because i thought it was causing boot freeze.
Now it won't unlock, i've tried everything.
Cleared developer services in c:/windows/system32/drivers/host
Turn off firewall/anti-virus
Why would it previously work? Now its just
Uh-oh
Sorry im having trouble communicating with your phone
-please make sure its connected using USB
-please start the zune application
Please some feedback!! Thanks
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I had the same problem, but then I used the wp7 update cab sender and dev_unlock.cab which worked
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17306513&postcount=1

custom ROM is already unlocked (BTTF and HD2O) but people not read instructions... chevron is useless for this ROM's

Alright i've checkron chevrons website and the tokens ($9) aren't for sale right now, but thanks everyone.

how to
since it took some time for me to find out how to side load apps in WP7.5, I'll explain it to other noobs:
You need to install Zune, the .NET 4.0 Framework and Windows Phone SDK 7.1. Then install Phone7Market (you can find it here). It comes with the Phone7Market itself, from which you can download your .xap files and with the Phone7Deployer. Connect your HD2 via Zune, create a desktop shortcut for the Phone7Deployer, get your xap file you want to deploy (i.e. from the Phone7Market) and drag&drop it on your desktop shortcut. It won't harm to check the two boxes (remove drm and the other one). A few seconds later, you should find your app/game on your device.
btw, this is FREE, so you don't need to pay 9 bucks for chevron.

anon1811 said:
since it took some time for me to find out how to side load apps in WP7.5, I'll explain it to other noobs:
You need to install Zune, the .NET 4.0 Framework and Windows Phone SDK 7.1. Then install Phone7Market (you can find it here). It comes with the Phone7Market itself, from which you can download your .xap files and with the Phone7Deployer. Connect your HD2 via Zune, create a desktop shortcut for the Phone7Deployer, get your xap file you want to deploy (i.e. from the Phone7Market) and drag&drop it on your desktop shortcut. It won't harm to check the two boxes (remove drm and the other one). A few seconds later, you shuold find your app/game on your device.
btw, this is FREE, so you don't need to pay 9 bucks for chevron.
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Thank you, will try
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Error- Failed to connect to device as it is developer locked. For details on developer unlock, visit http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=195284
ill keep working on it thanks anyway

If using Back to the Future ROM see XBmod post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17917012&postcount=3309

Error- Failed to connect to device as it is developer locked. For details on developer unlock, visit http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=195284
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I'm sorry to hear that, but I can't help you with that since I don't have this error. The only two things that come to my mind: You need Windows Vista or 7 for the SDK and you should try a hard reset on your device (backup your data before of course).

anon1811 said:
I'm sorry to hear that, but I can't help you with that since I don't have this error. The only two things that come to my mind: You need Windows Vista or 7 for the SDK and you should try a hard reset on your device (backup your data before of course).
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Same error here.

[Q] Update windows7 7592 to latest rom on HD2?

Hello people!
I've been working with windows 7 7592 on my HTC HD2 for some time now and i really want to keep windows 7. I can't seem to find a way to update from 7592 to 7720, does anyone know of any ?
Leo

you'll have to download first the wanted update cab from xbosmod/sylvester's page and send it to your phone with the help of update cab sender from the same guys

Hey, thanx for the quick reply florin_stann!
I tried googleling xbosmod/sylvester but i found nothing, can you be more specific on were i should go to download the rom?

which ROM you have? author (which cooker not version)
only Yuki ROM can update with CAB files.... for other ROM's you must flashing from beginning

Hmm, all i see here is OS Version: 7592.WM7_Main(mojobld).20110308-1514.
Does that help?

Lewnidas said:
Hmm, all i see here is OS Version: 7592.WM7_Main(mojobld).20110308-1514.
Does that help?
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no... but is possible this is Yuki BTTF ROM?

Can't say for sure m8.. any way you know i can find out?

Any way to figure out who cooked my rom?
I installed windows 7 on my htc hd2 some time ago, i think it was the first Mango release, 7592. Any way i can find out who cooked that specific rom i used so i can update ?
Thank you in advance,
Leo

Lewnidas said:
I installed windows 7 on my htc hd2 some time ago, i think it was the first Mango release, 7592. Any way i can find out who cooked that specific rom i used so i can update ?
Thank you in advance,
Leo
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did you can send CAB files to phone? if you can, this is Yuki (BTTF) ROM.... but maybe is better to try change to other ROM.... only one warning... if your ROM is Yuki, then your sdcard is locked... you must first unlock it with sending unlock CAB file to phone and then format it before install new ROM....
i recommended this ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356833

I could send cab files through a Microsoft developer tool, and my sdcard is not locked.
I will try the rom you recommended, thatk you for the reply dxdy!
Will let you know if i come up with results.
Leo

Why is everything so complicated!!
Ok my friend, i allready have Magldr v1.13 and windows 7592.
On your tutorial you write:
- when you turn on phone press and hold power button to boot direct to MAGLDR:
* go to 5. USB Flasher and run ENG_DWI.exe to flash ROM (or TR_DWI.exe. ENG is installer in English, TR is Turkish)
- after flashing process done, and when show Main screen with Tiles, do hard reset (Settings - About - reset my phone)
- you are done... ignore next steps
Got two questions on that.
I downloaded 3_HD2_Pdaimatejam_Rom_Wp7.5_mango_7.10.8107.79_v7.3.rar but there's no ENG_DWI.exe in the file..
How does it install windows 7 8107 just by hard resetting ?
I feel like a pain in the neck, sorry for that, if things get more complicated i'll try to find another way or just stay with 7592.

I flashed sdcard, went to usb mode but DWI.exe wont regognise the usb connection..

Lewnidas said:
I flashed sdcard, went to usb mode but DWI.exe wont regognise the usb connection..
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one time file is named ENG_DWI.exe.... totally not important how is named, DWI.exe or ENG_DWI.exe.. is same file..
did in USB mode in MAGLDR recognize USB?

Dxdy!!
It worked! Running on windows 7 8107!
Thank you for your tips, be well
Leo

Dude.. I've had this phone for what.. 3 years now?
It still feels new!
Everything works.. marketplace works, speech works, everything.
Only thing there is no alphabet with the apps, but that's fine, i'm sure i'll find something somewhere.
Thanx again dxdy!

Lewnidas said:
Only thing there is no alphabet with the apps, but that's fine, i'm sure i'll find something somewhere.
Thanx again dxdy!
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