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Sorry to be such an idiot but...

I was trying to upgrade my SX66 from the factory Windows2003 to WM6 with this HELMI_BA_WM6_R0_ installer. I started the install and it crapped out giving me an error saying that it could not communicate with my device and that I needed to plug my device back in and retry it. My SX66 is now stuck on the bootloader as I'm sure the ROM isn't complete, and the installer does nothing now. Can someone please help this noob out? I'd really like to have my phone back lol.

N1cholas said:
I was trying to upgrade my SX66 from the factory Windows2003 to WM6 with this HELMI_BA_WM6_R0_ installer. I started the install and it crapped out giving me an error saying that it could not communicate with my device and that I needed to plug my device back in and retry it. My SX66 is now stuck on the bootloader as I'm sure the ROM isn't complete, and the installer does nothing now. Can someone please help this noob out? I'd really like to have my phone back lol.
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Did you unlock the device first?
In any case, just try to reflash your device back to WM2003 with a stock rom. It does seem to be a bad flash. Also, which OS are you using (XP or Vista)?
Follow this in order to perform the upgrade properly...
Good luck!

egzthunder1 said:
Did you unlock the device first?
In any case, just try to reflash your device back to WM2003 with a stock rom. It does seem to be a bad flash. Also, which OS are you using (XP or Vista)?
Follow this in order to perform the upgrade properly...
Good luck!
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I'm running windows version 7. and no i didn't unlock the device. i just ran the installer application (i hadn't found a detailed install manual) i'm not entirely sure how i can re-flash now, because i can't get a usb connection made because it's stuck in the bootloader.

N1cholas said:
I'm running windows version 7. i'm not entirely sure i can re-flash now, because i can't get a usb connection made because it's stuck in the bootloader.
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By bootloader, do you mean the three colored screen?

egzthunder1 said:
By bootloader, do you mean the three colored screen?
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no, the screen that says serial/usb at top and 2.07 at bottom

I just wanted to make sure that we were on the same page
In my opinion (and this is just a theory), Windows 7 (since it is a beta) does not have the necessary drivers to recognize the "usb device". Hence, when you put it in the cradle, it just doesn't see it. Again, this is just a theory...
You may want to get a hold of a machine with XP (that is if you didn't make the one you are using a dual boot). You should be OK if you try to flash via XP.
If everything else fails, you can always use mtty and flash via SD card (the procedure can be found in the wiki).

I had the device synced up before the install. it's just having issues syncing while it's in the bootloader mode. The device actually appears in the usb devices, but doesn't sync. i was thinking that the device might have to be authenticated with local software(on the sx66) in order to sync. I'm using the windows vista drivers. I do have this machine dual boot, but it's not any other version of windows i'm using

Your device does not have to sync in order to up/downgrade. Think about it this way... the RUU will put the device in bootloader anyways.
Just run the installer of the stock rom (the upgrade from Cingular).

@N1cholas: Please correct me if I'm wrong. I'm just a little confused. Are you expecting MS Active Sync to show as it usually does when you are syncing your phone? If that is the case, it won't happen when on boot loader. Are you getting any error when trying to flash or you haven't tried to flash yet?
Advise:
1. Keep your hopes, don't get despert. Egzthunter is a master
2. Make sure you follow the guide... Step by Step to upgrade.
3. If it'll take you too long to complete the reading and flashing, reset your phone and put it to charge. You won't be able to flash with a dead backup battery. Main and Backup battery won't charge while on bootloader.
Edit: @Egzthunder: Sorry mate, while I was thinking, drinking coffee and writing you had already replied Like I said, your the help master. Once again, I encourage the MODS to propose you to be part of their teem. You're always there to help.
Mark

i'm going to head off to school, but it's not working. when i try to run any mods i get an error saying that it cannot communicate with device.

Yeah! Egz for MODS!!! Woohooo and Xplode too and someday..me! LOL (no i mean it!)

windows 7 uses the same drivers as vista

beakybal4 said:
windows 7 uses the same drivers as vista
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Why do you think I don't trust it?
@N1cholas,
I apologize since I ended up going to bed yesterday night.
I think your best bet will be to find yourself a PC running XP and try the reflash in that since it seems to me that something is going on with the OS.
@red and mark
Thanks for the support, guys!!! But you guys are awesome as well!

yeah, it's weird, it's just not working anymore. It appears in the device list and everything, but in WMDC it doesn't show up, and the rom install wizzards can't communicate with it either. I have been unable to find the upgrade ROM from cingular as it seems that the siemens' page has been removed. Also, I have a 2gb SD drive, but haven't been able to find information about flashing the SX66 from the SD.

N1cholas said:
yeah, it's weird, it's just not working anymore. It appears in the device list and everything, but in WMDC it doesn't show up, and the rom install wizzards can't communicate with it either. I have been unable to find the upgrade ROM from cingular as it seems that the siemens' page has been removed. Also, I have a 2gb SD drive, but haven't been able to find information about flashing the SX66 from the SD.
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You will not see the device in any type of sync software (call it ActiveSync, WMDC, etc). I hvae uploaded the SX66 stock installer from Cingular, so give that a shot
Here you go
SX66Update.exe
Like I said... XP computer. Also, for the SD flashing, you need to look for something called mtty and instructions on how to use it.

the proper solution
1.MTTY method for unblocking bootloader mode
2.Upgrade the same way as in Vista to stock rom
3.Sim Unock, Repartition DOC
4.Upgrade vista way to any rom you like
there are guides in WIKI about this
egzthunder1 which version extrom version and radio are in this rom - the one you sharing? As you know i make public BA shipped rom collection, and any rom which is not there is welcomed

xplode said:
the proper solution
1.MTTY method for unblocking bootloader mode
2.Upgrade the same way as in Vista to stock rom
3.Sim Unock, Repartition DOC
4.Upgrade vista way to any rom you like
there are guides in WIKI about this
egzthunder1 which version extrom version and radio are in this rom - the one you sharing? As you know i make public BA shipped rom collection, and any rom which is not there is welcomed
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Hey xplode,
To be perfectly honest, I haven't flashed 2003 since 2006, so I would be lying if I told you. Feel free to add it to your database if you wish. FYI, this is the upgrade that Cingular Wireless used to offer when the SX66 was still available in the at&t website.

MTTY doesn't have a USB option, it's only giving me COM1, COM2, COM3...

N1cholas said:
MTTY doesn't have a USB option, it's only giving me COM1, COM2, COM3...
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Did you try the update that I gave you?

i ran it, and it said it was trying to get the settings from the device, then it just disappeared lol. now when i run it, it extracts the install data to the temp folder on my pc, then just disappears

My HD2 is broken (?)

I have my Leo for 1 month. I flashed it (HSPL), installed cooked ROM and everything was fine. Than few days ago I installed new version of ROM and then the problems started...after every soft reset, ROM "restarted" (every tweak or installed program disappeared nad the phone looks like after installing new ROM) and after few resets it is stucked on the first screen (with numbers of radio etc.) and wont move further.
Can anyone help?

Dokturek said:
I have my Leo for 1 month. I flashed it (HSPL), installed cooked ROM and everything was fine. Than few days ago I installed new version of ROM and then the problems started...after every soft reset, ROM "restarted" (every tweak or installed program disappeared nad the phone looks like after installing new ROM) and after few resets it is stucked on the first screen (with numbers of radio etc.) and wont move further.
Can anyone help?
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I know it's a pain, but have you tried a hard reset since this started? If not, give that a go. If you're still having problems then I'd recommend not using the ROM that you currently have.

have try flashing stock ROM from memory card? I guess it might work

johncmolyneux said:
I know it's a pain, but have you tried a hard reset since this started? If not, give that a go. If you're still having problems then I'd recommend not using the ROM that you currently have.
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Yes, I did hard reset and it didnt help. Ofc I will use another ROM, but problem is that I cant do anything atm...the phone is simply stucked on the first screen and I cant even sync it to install another ROM :-/

baoma87 said:
have try flashing stock ROM from memory card? I guess it might work
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Dokturek said:
Yes, I did hard reset and it didnt help. Ofc I will use another ROM, but problem is that I cant do anything atm...the phone is simply stucked on the first screen and I cant even sync it to install another ROM :-/
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As above - that's probably your only way to resolve then.

baoma87 said:
have try flashing stock ROM from memory card? I guess it might work
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Wish I could, but all I can see is only white logging screen...phone doesnt react at all.

You can flash from the memory card without the need to start the device up and connect to a PC. That's what he's suggesting. I don't know how to do this myself, having only done it via ActiveSync, so I can't tell you how to do it. I do know that you put a ROM image in the root of your storage card and reboot the device, but there's more to it than that. Have a look in the ROM forum for more advice (unless someone can help you here, of course).

johncmolyneux said:
As above - that's probably your only way to resolve then.
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Will try it...as soon as I find the instruction

can you still get in to the bootloader, turn the phone on while holding volume down, get the 3 coloured screen, you can do the ROM and Radio from there

Dokturek said:
...the phone is simply stucked on the first screen and I cant even sync it to install another ROM :-/
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you dont have to have a booted phone to flash roms over usb. Just boot to bootloader and wait for the 'serial' to change to 'usb' then run your flash.

Demon_man said:
can you still get in to the bootloader, turn the phone on while holding volume down, get the 3 coloured screen, you can do the ROM and Radio from there
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samsamuel said:
you dont have to have a booted phone to flash roms over usb. Just boot to bootloader and wait for the 'serial' to change to 'usb' then run your flash.
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Well you learn something new every day. I never knew that!

Great job! My Leo is alive again
Thx guys for helping me out.

johncmolyneux said:
Well you learn something new every day. I never knew that!
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heh, every days a school day. It also has the added benefit (danger?) of bypassing the low battery warning, so if you REALLY can't wait for it to charge......

johncmolyneux said:
Well you learn something new every day. I never knew that!
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I only learnt because changed ROM without Radio first haha, im always learning on here its great

Cannont update HTC HD2 Error [260]

hi guys,
im attempting to update my hd2 but cannont. i sync it with active sync, start the update and it changes the phone to the tri color screen, but immediately disconnects on the computer, and a 1 minute later i get the error [260] connection screen.
can anyone assist me with updating? i also heard there is a way to update from the memory card...that might be the best way for me if someone can help me with that. THANKS

trexxcrap2 said:
hi guys,
im attempting to update my hd2 but cannont. i sync it with active sync, start the update and it changes the phone to the tri color screen, but immediately disconnects on the computer, and a 1 minute later i get the error [260] connection screen.
can anyone assist me with updating? i also heard there is a way to update from the memory card...that might be the best way for me if someone can help me with that. THANKS
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What are you trying to update it to?

secano said:
What are you trying to update it to?
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the new update that came out a few days ago....

trexxcrap2 said:
im attempting to update my hd2 but cannont. i sync it with active sync, start the update and it changes the phone to the tri color screen, but immediately disconnects on the computer, and a 1 minute later i get the error [260] connection screen.
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Here is a link to the error codes. Your error means you need to go back to SSPL before you can flash that ROM.
trexxcrap2 said:
i also heard there is a way to update from the memory card...that might be the best way for me if someone can help me with that. THANKS
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Here is a link to my tutorial on how to flash via SD card.

i am having the same issue each time i attempt to update my rom. error 260.

jenelson said:
i am having the same issue each time i attempt to update my rom. error 260.
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You are still using the original SSPL (Soft Second Program Loader) which will only accept official update ROMs.
In order to flash the custom ROMs available here, you will need to flash in a HSPL (Hard Second Program Loader).
I don't know if you are totally new to flashing ROMs or not, since you didn't say and your post indicator said that was your first post here, but I would advise you to be very, very careful. In the early days (last month, actually) a TON of people were bricking their phones because they accidentally downloaded the European ROMs for the 512Leo. Ours is the 1024Leo and only ROMs designed for our phones will work.

The phone I am using is actually a replacement from TMO. I was having issues with the original device I purchased.
How do I use a HSPL or whatever... I am slightly confused but I can catch up quickly...
Thanks.

same thing happened to me, what i did was i restarted the update without disconnecting the phone from the computer, and it worked.

nyaznteen said:
same thing happened to me, what i did was i restarted the update without disconnecting the phone from the computer, and it worked.
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I encountered the same problem and it appeared that my computer was slow in "re-recognizing" the phone. For some reason, it had to reinstall drivers before continuing with the update. After the device was again recognized, I restartde the update (without disconnecting the phone) and it continued without issue.
I had been worried that the phone had become a paperweight when I saw the tricolor screen, but everything has been fine and the upgrade appears to have worked correctly.

jenelson said:
The phone I am using is actually a replacement from TMO. I was having issues with the original device I purchased.
How do I use a HSPL or whatever... I am slightly confused but I can catch up quickly...
Thanks.
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Think of HSPL as your BIOS (it isn't, but it may help you to think of it as such). You don't have any control over the options, but you need it to load or install your OS. Installing HSPL is simply a matter of following the directions in the link that I posted last time: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
Once you have HSPL installed, you should be able to "flash" any ROM. Of course, this also allows you to flash ROMs that are not meant for your phone, so that's the danger behind it.
When you visit a thread that offers a ROM, it should either have instructions or a link to instructions on how to install. If it does not, a google search for "xda how to install a custom rom" should give you a million helpful links. (This is actually beyond the scope of this post so I won't go into details)
Hope this helped some...

Same problem but i have hspl?
not sure what im doing wrong here I've installed hspl 1.42 which was enough trouble for what seemed like a pretty straight forward job. now whatever i try to install all i get is error 260? on top of this i don't seem to be able to send message tho i can receive and the camera on my phone no longer seems to work?
i am a newbie but Ive been reading and clicking and trying to install stuff for hours and hours and so far all Ive managed to do is install hspl and reduce my phones usability.
i got windows mobile device center 6.1 tried it with and without allow usb connections.
my antivirus and firewall is off.
.net framework 4 installed.
tried different usb ports
ive tried installing Duttys_Leo_Sense_2.5_5.23569.5.5.0_2.14_Holy_Grail_576MB_V4.3_WWE and a stock rom
my computer has vista 64 on it.
im hoping im just being a bit dense here please help me i just wanna join in on all this flashing fun!!

mumbles85 said:
not sure what im doing wrong here I've installed hspl 1.42 which was enough trouble for what seemed like a pretty straight forward job. now whatever i try to install all i get is error 260? on top of this i don't seem to be able to send message tho i can receive and the camera on my phone no longer seems to work?
i am a newbie but Ive been reading and clicking and trying to install stuff for hours and hours and so far all Ive managed to do is install hspl and reduce my phones usability.
i got windows mobile device center 6.1 tried it with and without allow usb connections.
my antivirus and firewall is off.
.net framework 4 installed.
tried different usb ports
ive tried installing Duttys_Leo_Sense_2.5_5.23569.5.5.0_2.14_Holy_Grail_576MB_V4.3_WWE and a stock rom
my computer has vista 64 on it.
im hoping im just being a bit dense here please help me i just wanna join in on all this flashing fun!!
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just for kicks did you try a different ROM, find another ROM that is Compatible and try it, not saying there is anything wrong with Dutty's , but could just be the download , but not sure since you tried stock too ...
You may need to reinstall HSPL3, if you tried to flash a stock rom, and even if it failed it could have removed HSPL ...
Also try plugging the USB cable into the back of the machine

error 260 1024hd2
Hey guys,
I am having the same issue although I may know the answer but not sure how to fix it. Prior to flashing chuckyRom, I installed HSPL but I don't think I installed the correct version (still worked). So does anyone think this entire problem is attributed to initially installing the wrong hard SPL. If so, how can this be fixed? android is running great on chuckyRom but it would be nice to use a rom that is used for more than running android.
Please help, I have been in misery trying to solve this for over two weeks now.
Error 260, T-mobile HD2

Error 260 during ROM update
I had the same problem and tried everything (?)
Finally I got it work.
After I started the update the first time, I got the message, driver was not installed successfuly ...blabla
I ignored the message, tried and the connection disconnected every time again.
At the end I used another usb port and it asked me to download the CDMA driver. After download and installation, the update was in 5 min. done

Snarksneeze said:
You are still using the original SSPL (Soft Second Program Loader) which will only accept official update ROMs.
In order to flash the custom ROMs available here, you will need to flash in a HSPL (Hard Second Program Loader).
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He was trying to install the OEM rom. I'm doing the same and have the same issues.

Error 260 on Htc Hd2 running windows mobile 7
I cannot get data on my hd2 when I installed win7 so I wanted to downgrade the os back to 6.5 but I get Error 260 when I connect to my phone to my cpu via usb. Is there a work around?

Dizzle88 said:
I cannot get data on my hd2 when I installed win7 so I wanted to downgrade the os back to 6.5 but I get Error 260 when I connect to my phone to my cpu via usb. Is there a work around?
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Put the phone into BootLoader Mode then connect to the PC. Run the ROM.

Error 260 connection in HTC HD2
Dear all;
i have this problem in windows 7 each time i connect my phone with pc it gave me error 260 , so when i connect the usb cable i choose the first choice sync not the default one storage and it worked for me .
Ahmed Hosni

thanks for the note
fred_up said:
Put the phone into BootLoader Mode then connect to the PC. Run the ROM.
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First time flashing the radio and kept getting error 260 from CustomRUU.
Read so many threads and all say sync the phone with your PC and run CustomRUU. Nobody said to run it under BootLoader Mode.
This simple note helped a lot for a newbie like me.... thanks

Error [260]
Hello
I want to try to update my HD2 from 2.2 to 2.3.x but I always geht thr Connection error.
I´ve flashed my HD2 from Windows Mobile 6 to Android.
I thank you for your help.

Probles Falshing A New ROM

Ok, so I went to flash a new ROM on my phone, and when I go to the run the RUU, I get the screen with the 4 steps to complete, which are already completed, then hit next. Now I get "Error [240] : File Open" and below that it says "The Update Utility cannot open the requested file. Please check the update utility."
I tried downloading the Update Utility again, but it still does the same thing. Ive flashed my phone before, and Im pretty sure Im not doin anything different this time, but its not workin. Am I missing somethin?
Thanks

new-b said:
Ok, so I went to flash a new ROM on my phone, and when I go to the run the RUU, I get the screen with the 4 steps to complete, which are already completed, then hit next. Now I get "Error [240] : File Open" and below that it says "The Update Utility cannot open the requested file. Please check the update utility."
I tried downloading the Update Utility again, but it still does the same thing. Ive flashed my phone before, and Im pretty sure Im not doin anything different this time, but its not workin. Am I missing somethin?
Thanks
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Check if your harddrive isn't full.
A RUU extract some files, and if your harddrive is full it can't

Nope, its not full. Far from it actually lol.

new-b said:
Nope, its not full. Far from it actually lol.
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flashing trough sd-card?

im having the same problem i get the error code as well, is it possble to flash from the microsd. I am a nooby at this and understand how to flash.

xmoo said:
flashing trough sd-card?
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Nope, win mo device center.
WeaponX2010 said:
im having the same problem i get the error code as well, is it possble to flash from the microsd. I am a nooby at this and understand how to flash.
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Its in the tutorial, but I havent tried it yet. Ive never had a problem flashing through the USB before.

Tried it from the SD card. Went great. Just takes a little longer.
Still open to suggestions about usin active sync though.

xmoo said:
Check if your harddrive isn't full.
A RUU extract some files, and if your harddrive is full it can't
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Hi xmoo. Can YOU please help? With this:
leo70 said:
URGENT MAJOR HELP REQUIRED *PLEASE*:
I am stuck on DFT boot screen (after doing 1234-vol up_down-wp7-reset) and this is *after* (wp7 here !) all the chains b4 that are done: ie: power on, hspl, htc, magldr- for windows phone 7 on hd2. Sometimes get thru to windows phone 7. but generally reboots. Done spl back to stock and leoimg on sd back to stock and tried task28s, 29s, etc but just reboots constantly and randomly.
Any thoughts here? What is warranty process? DO they replace at all with NEW? or new BOARDS/RAM? Gone back to 1.66 spl and sent in for repairs. because - the stupid recommended Romupdateutility HTC stock rom 'upgrade' did this damage. yes, was Windows Phone 7 and activated using dev hack with marketplace & xbox/live. Also - although I activate ok and can use it on market fine once it boots good - still when both my hd7 (hd2) and Mozart are signed into XboxLive using same address at same time: (mozart is legit fully/eula-signed etc) then the hd2 seems to reset a LOT here at this point. maybe this has something to do with usual xbox-live security? ie: http://www.wpcentral.com/hack-xbox-live-windows-phone-7-get-perma-banned-microsoft ?????????? please hlp me - I am fully capable of mtty, sd-leoimg, whatever it takes- but need to know why this would be the case? same with Android roms/stock too. Anyone know about task2a on hd2? how many bad blocks I should have? partition/re-partition droid or wp7 to avoid these bad blocks? I just WISH Cotulla/DFT let you run the windows phone 7 installer in such a way that all bad bloks could be excluded totally as if the never exist... ie make hd2 clean.
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[Q] HTC HD2.....How to remove SiHome virus

Please can anyone help me with a description of how to get rid of a virus in my HTC HD2 phone? It really sucks...I can't make receive calls with the phone...I also want to know how to flash it or reinstall a new operating system and get it unlocked again because it's T-mobile HTC HD2...Thanks

keystrokes said:
Please can anyone help me with a description of how to get rid of a virus in my HTC HD2 phone? It really sucks...I can't make receive calls with the phone...I also want to know how to flash it or reinstall a new operating system and get it unlocked again because it's T-mobile HTC HD2...Thanks
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If your HD2 is already unlocked it will not be relocked by flashing any ROM to it. I sugest you do a back up of all your personal information like pictures, videos, documents, contacts, etc. Then do a hard reset of your HD2. Turn your HD2 off and then hold both the volume up and down button down and the power button down until you see the multicolor zcreen come up and follow the on screen instructions.
As far as changing the OS on your HD2 you need to download and flash HSPL 2.08 to your HD2. Then donwnload and flash MAGLDR to your HD2. Then download the NAND Andriod ROM or Windows Phone 7 ROM of your choice and follow the ROM developer's instructions to use MAGLDR to flash the ROM.

I never heard of an HD2 virus. How do you know you have one?

Cenobite_ said:
I never heard of an HD2 virus. How do you know you have one?
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There are WM viruses out there, quite rare though....
I dont think this is a virus, just a software issue. Would probaly be fixed with a hard reset.

conantroutman said:
There are WM viruses out there, quite rare though....
I dont think this is a virus, just a software issue. Would probaly be fixed with a hard reset.
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Any virus issue could be fixed with a hard reset, since that clears the entire phone and reads the install files from ROM.

stevedebi said:
Any virus issue could be fixed with a hard reset, since that clears the entire phone and reads the install files from ROM.
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Unless it goes to the SD card....
The point I was trying to make is that the op just needs to hard reset. Not sure how they came to the conclusion they had a virus.
Sent from my fingers to your face...