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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.
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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
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.
Hey all. I have a t-mobile branded HTC HD2 that I bought used from someone on craigslist. It is on MIUI android 2.3.7 rom, and I have the 3G plan which should work because I see the "H" which is for HSPA+ right, on the phone right now. I received mms fine, and internet it work but super slow. I ran speedtest and can never get past 14 KB/S
Is there a way I can restore this to stock windows mobile 6.5, or even flash it to cyanogen mod 7.1 because I have no idea how this guy flash the device. Thank you for all your help!
hey dude i'm on the same plan as you are i'm running rom american android 2.3.5 on my hd2 and my internet speed is quite alright, almost same as when i had t-mobile
xterminater07 said:
Hey all. I have a t-mobile branded HTC HD2 that I bought used from someone on craigslist. It is on MIUI android 2.3.7 rom, and I have the 3G plan which should work because I see the "H" which is for HSPA+ right, on the phone right now. I received mms fine, and internet it work but super slow. I ran speedtest and can never get past 14 KB/S
Is there a way I can restore this to stock windows mobile 6.5, or even flash it to cyanogen mod 7.1 because I have no idea how this guy flash the device. Thank you for all your help!
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Welcome.
Ya if u want to take it back to stock win mo, just download the official rom off here or of the tmobile site and ur good to go. And i use simple mobile on my hd2 as well. Good luck.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
tecle2595 said:
Welcome.
Ya if u want to take it back to stock win mo, just download the official rom off here or of the tmobile site and ur good to go. And i use simple mobile on my hd2 as well. Good luck.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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If I restore to stock windows mobile, will that leave my phone un-rootable? Also I don't have a sd card for now... how can I still restore without one?
xterminater07 said:
If I restore to stock windows mobile, will that leave my phone un-rootable? Also I don't have a sd card for now... how can I still restore without one?
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Right now I have that android MIUI rom and I tried to restore it using the official tmobile but it won't recognized the drivers so what do I do now to restore it to windows mobile....
Put it in bootloader mode, and hook it up to ur computer, and let it install the drivers automatically. Then after install a stock rom but when you go to the ruu, run as administrator.
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App
tecle2595 said:
Put it in bootloader mode, and hook it up to ur computer, and let it install the drivers automatically. Then after install a stock rom but when you go to the ruu, run as administrator.
Sent from my HD2 using XDA App
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How do I put it in bootloader mode? I can get to the android recovery menu by holding power and up button but how do I put it in bootloader mode?
Ok I got it to restore back to windows mobile It didn't recognize the sim from simple mobile because it's not unlocked. How do I continue to get it to unlock?
Allright, I got to as far as having magldr and cwm on the device but I can't access the internal memory to put a rom in there to install. cwm keep saying error can't access e: unable to write to ums lunfule (no such file or directory). I can hear the usb sound in windows 7 going ding in and ding out like normal usb but i just can't see it. I even go to as far as installing the google sdk drivers and stuff.... Please help.
You're going to need to have it unlocked. It can be done online for about $13.50. Don't pay for it if it costs any more than that.
To install Android from a ROM via Magldr, you need to have the ROM .zip on the SD card. You cannot directly access the internal memory. The ROM will do that for you. So... you put your SD card into a reader and into your computer. Get the .zip file on it. The, in Magldr, there's an option in Android to install from zip/SD card or something like that.
anseio said:
You're going to need to have it unlocked. It can be done online for about $13.50. Don't pay for it if it costs any more than that.
To install Android from a ROM via Magldr, you need to have the ROM .zip on the SD card. You cannot directly access the internal memory. The ROM will do that for you. So... you put your SD card into a reader and into your computer. Get the .zip file on it. The, in Magldr, there's an option in Android to install from zip/SD card or something like that.
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there has to be a way to unlock and root when on android because someone rooted this on miui rom and prolly unlocked it that's why I could put simple mobile and use it before, but internet was messing up that's why I had to start fresh.
xterminater07 said:
there has to be a way to unlock and root when on android because someone rooted this on miui rom and prolly unlocked it that's why I could put simple mobile and use it before, but internet was messing up that's why I had to start fresh.
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It's already rooted. You don't need to do it again.
When you press and hold vol down and power button while powering on and you get to the "tri-color screen"... that's the bootloader. If it reads HSPL 2.08 or something like that, then it's rooted.
If you're trying to start completely over, you first flash the stock WM6.5 ROM via ruu. Then, you install Magldr via ruu and the other magdlr update for Android (I don't recall the exact details). Then, get the Android ROM .zip file onto your SD card. Enter Magldr, go into Android section, and choose to install .zip from SD card... et voila!
There are probably a few steps I'm forgetting, but it's extremely easy to do.
re: sim unlocking... this has nothing at all to do with rooting. You need a sim unlock code and are probably going to have to pay for it. I did for mine. It, too, was very easy.
anseio said:
It's already rooted. You don't need to do it again.
When you press and hold vol down and power button while powering on and you get to the "tri-color screen"... that's the bootloader. If it reads HSPL 2.08 or something like that, then it's rooted.
If you're trying to start completely over, you first flash the stock WM6.5 ROM via ruu. Then, you install Magldr via ruu and the other magdlr update for Android (I don't recall the exact details). Then, get the Android ROM .zip file onto your SD card. Enter Magldr, go into Android section, and choose to install .zip from SD card... et voila!
There are probably a few steps I'm forgetting, but it's extremely easy to do.
re: sim unlocking... this has nothing at all to do with rooting. You need a sim unlock code and are probably going to have to pay for it. I did for mine. It, too, was very easy.
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Oh I see... so now the rooting part is done, but what about the unlocking part? Last time I know they created a program to find an unlock code for android on samsung galaxy s from att, do they not have an unlock code finder for htc hd2? I don't want to "pay" to get a code...
xterminater07 said:
Oh I see... so now the rooting part is done, but what about the unlocking part? Last time I know they created a program to find an unlock code for android on samsung galaxy s from att, do they not have an unlock code finder for htc hd2? I don't want to "pay" to get a code...
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If you can find it for free, then good for you.
Ok i got android in and chose simple mobile as the network for data but why is my 3g speed still slow? anyone know ?
I to, would like to know where I can pay to unlock a phone online.
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kylew1212 said:
I to, would like to know where I can pay to unlock a phone online.
Sent from my NexusHD2 using xda premium
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A search online with the model number and "unlock" will yield what you're looking for. I paid $13.50, but it looks like it's around $17 now.
Nice to see the actual concern went completely offtrack:
Now first of all my friend works for Simple Mobile (he is a tech support representative)
The 40$ simple mobile plan which says unlimited talk text and web (3G)
clearly says SPEEDS UPTO 3G
now in reality all Simple Mobile customers are capped down to 118Kbps...
(well my friend does this to everyone so I know)
i have two other friends with simple mobile and the same plan and both of them get horrible speeds which are not 3G but in reality EDGE !!
but not me ! since a little bit tweaking was done from my friends side giving me pure 3G.
so yeah....the 40$ plan wont give you 3G speeds...move to the 60$ if need speed
xterminater07 said:
Hey all. I have a t-mobile branded HTC HD2 that I bought used from someone on craigslist. It is on MIUI android 2.3.7 rom, and I have the 3G plan which should work because I see the "H" which is for HSPA+ right, on the phone right now. I received mms fine, and internet it work but super slow. I ran speedtest and can never get past 14 KB/S
Is there a way I can restore this to stock windows mobile 6.5, or even flash it to cyanogen mod 7.1 because I have no idea how this guy flash the device. Thank you for all your help!
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backlashsid said:
Nice to see the actual concern went completely offtrack:
Now first of all my friend works for Simple Mobile (he is a tech support representative)
The 40$ simple mobile plan which says unlimited talk text and web (3G)
clearly says SPEEDS UPTO 3G
now in reality all Simple Mobile customers are capped down to 118Kbps...
(well my friend does this to everyone so I know)
i have two other friends with simple mobile and the same plan and both of them get horrible speeds which are not 3G but in reality EDGE !!
but not me ! since a little bit tweaking was done from my friends side giving me pure 3G.
so yeah....the 40$ plan wont give you 3G speeds...move to the 60$ if need speed
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If you read the OP again, you'll notice that the internet speeds section was a statement and the part about flashing to stock and then another Android ROM was the question.
We've been on topic. Your solution about your mobile carrier does not apply to someone on a different carrier. It could be that he's over his limit for data and has been throttled. It could be that there are issues with his ROM, or in the settings for APN and data connections. Regardless, he's already flashed away from the ROM that he received, so it's a non issue until he states otherwise.
anseio said:
If you read the OP again, you'll notice that the internet speeds section was a statement and the part about flashing to stock and then another Android ROM was the question.
We've been on topic. Your solution about your mobile carrier does not apply to someone on a different carrier. It could be that he's over his limit for data and has been throttled. It could be that there are issues with his ROM, or in the settings for APN and data connections. Regardless, he's already flashed away from the ROM that he received, so it's a non issue until he states otherwise.
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internet speeds and flashing roms have nothing in common !
your welcome.
also the OP didn't specify what simple mobile plan he is on but since it says 3G
its safe to assume its a 40$ 3G plan.
I bought this phone three months ago knowing WP8 was coming out soon. :crying:
I see the XevRev for Spark_W stuff, radio collecctions, tons of custom rom stuff, and etc, but I'm at the point where I'm utterly confused at what it what.
I guess I'm asking where I should start?
Here is what I think might be relevant:
OS Ver: 7.10.8773.98
FW Ver: 2305.13.30202.605
HW Rev: 0003
Radio SW Ver: 1.43.00.06.14_23.17w.05.13U
Radio HW Ver: 3.2.3.D4
Bootloader Ver:3.2.230513.2
Changed DUN NAI from dun.vzw3g.com to vzw3g.com
Just got my dev unlock through dreamspark.
thals1992 said:
I bought this phone three months ago knowing WP8 was coming out soon. :crying:
I see the XevRev for Spark_W stuff, radio collecctions, tons of custom rom stuff, and etc, but I'm at the point where I'm utterly confused at what it what.
I guess I'm asking where I should start?
Here is what I think might be relevant:
OS Ver: 7.10.8773.98
FW Ver: 2305.13.30202.605
HW Rev: 0003
Radio SW Ver: 1.43.00.06.14_23.17w.05.13U
Radio HW Ver: 3.2.3.D4
Bootloader Ver:3.2.230513.2
Changed DUN NAI from dun.vzw3g.com to vzw3g.com
Just got my dev unlock through dreamspark.
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Well, dev unlock is really unnecessary if you plan on installing an HSPL and flashing a custom rom. Then again, your OS version of 8773.98 suggest that you are running DFT or ansar's rom, but didn't install HSPL (only RSPL to flash the rom). Even with the official rom, your OS level should be 8779.8 after updating via Zune.
First, if you REALLY want to unlock the power of this phone, install HSPL using my HSPL guide for SparkW. It explains every step in detail so you can be ready to flash a custom rom.
Second, give my SparkW rom XevRev a shot for a great Tango experience. Just flash the rom, then update via Zune after setting up the phone to get the newest radio installed. It has FullUnlock and Root Tools, and is the only rom currently around that allows for the phone to be fully programmed using *228 (older roms have an older Xap Deployer package that didn't allow the programing tools to be installed).
You can ignore the radio thread and the "stock like" threads because the contents of those are now outdated with my rom being out.
Get 10+ post under your belt and you can reply to dev forum topics. I'm working on a 7.8 rom, but I won't be able to test it until my third Spark_W comes tomorrow and I transplant a digitizer into it. Maybe since I'm taking it apart I'll also upgrade the SD Card on that one too? (I don't want to flash my primary phone since it's too much of a pain to get reinstalled when I need it for an alarm clock.
Before you flash another rom though, I want to ask you a few things. Do you have Unlimited data via Verizon, and if not, what plan do you have? Also, is tethering working for you NOW before flashing my rom simply by doing the dun nai change? The dun nai change should only be necessary for Unlimited data users.
I'm using factory updates. All I know is that I have my phone updated as far as I can through Zune.
We just switched from AT&T to Verizon, due to the lack of any signal across the entire house. When we went into the store they had to have their manager bring the phone all the way from Kentucky. Anyways, they had just started to push the share everything plan, but the reps acted like they weren't comfortable with those plans yet. I have a 2gb a month, but I called verizon and they disabled the DUN for my phone (as I didn't want charged one of the wifi access fees) When I enabled the wifi after I called them I got a webpage showing I could re-enable it for the $30.
I tried to do the Interop_Unlock but that seemed to not work. But I might as well wait for your 7.8 then.
thals1992 said:
I'm using factory updates. All I know is that I have my phone updated as far as I can through Zune.
We just switched from AT&T to Verizon, due to the lack of any signal across the entire house. When we went into the store they had to have their manager bring the phone all the way from Kentucky. Anyways, they had just started to push the share everything plan, but the reps acted like they weren't comfortable with those plans yet. I have a 2gb a month, but I called verizon and they disabled the DUN for my phone (as I didn't want charged one of the wifi access fees) When I enabled the wifi after I called them I got a webpage showing I could re-enable it for the $30.
I tried to do the Interop_Unlock but that seemed to not work. But I might as well wait for your 7.8 then.
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Yeah, Interop is a pain to do unless you are running Mango v1. You could factory downgrade to do it.. but its really a big pain.
I'm aiming to have 7.8 and international language roms out by Sunday, work is guna make it difficult. Are you able to use tethering with the dun nai changed though? I'm curious because other users with metered data plans were still having issues.
If you can't use tethering even with the dun nai changed, try deploying JerryJiang's Tethering unlocker for Verizon Trophy. If you still can't tether, I think I know a final adjustment that may need to be made, and you could be a helpful test subject since JerryJiang sent me his apps source code. After I get the details sorted, I can apply the fix directly into my rom without a need for an app (and create a rom package for others to cook into their roms).
TheXev said:
Yeah, Interop is a pain to do unless you are running Mango v1. You could factory downgrade to do it.. but its really a big pain.
I'm aiming to have 7.8 and international language roms out by Sunday, work is guna make it difficult. Are you able to use tethering with the dun nai changed though? I'm curious because other users with metered data plans were still having issues.
If you can't use tethering even with the dun nai changed, try deploying JerryJiang's Tethering unlocker for Verizon Trophy. If you still can't tether, I think I know a final adjustment that may need to be made, and you could be a helpful test subject since JerryJiang sent me his apps source code. After I get the details sorted, I can apply the fix directly into my rom without a need for an app (and create a rom package for others to cook into their roms).
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Tethering works with the internet sharing in settings. I have no issues what so ever.
I'll beta test if needed. (If it says anything im running win8x86 rtm kinda as my main os)
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Just saw how big RUU_Spark_W_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.04.605.02_Radio_NV_021 5_NV58008_RELEASE is. I have hughesnet and a 500mb daily cap. I'll have to wait till I'm at my grandparents(I'm 19) where dsl is king tomorrow. lol
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Tethering works with the internet sharing in settings. I have no issues what so ever.
I'll beta test if needed. (If it says anything im running win8x86 rtm kinda as my main os)
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Just saw how big RUU_Spark_W_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.04.605.02_Radio_NV_021 5_NV58008_RELEASE is. I have hughesnet and a 500mb daily cap. I'll have to wait till I'm at my grandparents(I'm 19) where dsl is king tomorrow. lol
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That is the rom for flashing back to stock. You'll need the older rom in the HSPL thread to downgrade the bootloader. Get both roms and back them up if bandwidth is a problem.
So, I finally got to download the RUU_Spark_W_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.22_RS0512_2K_4K_hybrid_new_partition_RELEASE and I got it to flash the phone, but now when I try to flash using [ROM_SPARKW][TheXev]XevRev_Beta1a_8835 the phone gets stuck at 0%. I can follow the instructions shown on the program, but it seems to get stuck at the same place.
I can just unplug the phone and turn it back on and i can get calls in the meantime, but it seems I can't proceed.
I tried the dft rom aswell, but it shows the following:
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[Error Description]:
Invalid ModelID. This means that your phone not supported.
This installer supports only limited number of the phones.
SPARK, MOZART, MONDRIAN, GOLD, SCHUBERT.
If you have phone from this list, but still have this error, please contact with DFT team.
[Info]: USBWorkRSPL.cpp (235)
[Error Description]:
ModelID is 'PC402000'. Please report this info to DFT.
[Info]: USBWorkRSPL.cpp (234)
thals1992 said:
So, I finally got to download the RUU_Spark_W_VERIZON_WWE_1.03.605.22_RS0512_2K_4K_hybrid_new_partition_RELEASE and I got it to flash the phone, but now when I try to flash using [ROM_SPARKW][TheXev]XevRev_Beta1a_8835 the phone gets stuck at 0%. I can follow the instructions shown on the program, but it seems to get stuck at the same place.
I can just unplug the phone and turn it back on and i can get calls in the meantime, but it seems I can't proceed.
I tried the dft rom aswell, but it shows the following:
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[Error Description]:
Invalid ModelID. This means that your phone not supported.
This installer supports only limited number of the phones.
SPARK, MOZART, MONDRIAN, GOLD, SCHUBERT.
If you have phone from this list, but still have this error, please contact with DFT team.
[Info]: USBWorkRSPL.cpp (235)
[Error Description]:
ModelID is 'PC402000'. Please report this info to DFT.
[Info]: USBWorkRSPL.cpp (234)
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You need to install HSPL before you can flash a custom rom. After downgrading the bootloader to 1.3, you can then install HSPL. Follow my guide here for complete instructions, step by step.
GOT IT!
TheXev said:
You need to install HSPL before you can flash a custom rom. After downgrading the bootloader to 1.3, you can then install HSPL. Follow my guide here for complete instructions, step by step.
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I finally got it to work! Thanks for the help. I had to find the DFT_XSPL_WP7FG3 that I had downloaded a month ago. The DFT HSPL thread didn't seem to have the file anymore.... When I found that rar, it worked perfectly; I'm now running your 7.8 rom!
I'm still unsure how the WM Device Center actually works, but I'll have to take that up with ultrashot. It seems to work intermittently, I can browse all the files on the phone with the pc that I first set it up with, but all it seems to do on my other pc is just show "error" instead of "not connected."
Its probably because I was trying to do all this on Win8x86.
thals1992 said:
I finally got it to work! Thanks for the help. I had to find the DFT_XSPL_WP7FG3 that I had downloaded a month ago. The DFT HSPL thread didn't seem to have the file anymore.... When I found that rar, it worked perfectly; I'm now running your 7.8 rom!
I'm still unsure how the WM Device Center actually works, but I'll have to take that up with ultrashot. It seems to work intermittently, I can browse all the files on the phone with the pc that I first set it up with, but all it seems to do on my other pc is just show "error" instead of "not connected."
Its probably because I was trying to do all this on Win8x86.
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First start Zune, then WMDC will start working!
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First start Zune, then WMDC will start working!
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That did the trick. Been using it for a while now. THe only issues I've had has been with GPSKit Tether. MS Streets and Trips doesn't think that the data is NMEA 2.0 compatable, I can open terminal on the port being used, and it shows data. The only thing I would like to see in your build is the updated start icons. Also I can't seem to get the Nokia Counters installed. I got the files to copy from my ringtones to \Windows, but can't seem to get the provxml file to execute.
I'm sick and tired of not having tethering or custom alerts, so I want to install a custom rom on my surround. I'm trying to downgrade my SPL to 1.52 so I can install HSPL, but I can't find a TELUS one anywhre.
The only one I have seen is Ansar's, but his links are dead. I can't post the links yet as i don't have 10 posts.
Does anyone know of where I can get the stock TELUS 1.52 SPL from, or where I can get Ansar's?
Thanks in advance!
I have two Telus Surrounds and I used this rom from Cingular to roll back the spl so that I could unlock it with DFT HSPL Version 3, and then you can load any custom rom you want. If you can't load the rom you might have to use the gold card with a memory stick.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b48...S_1.03.502.07_5.51.09.06_22.30.50_RELEASE.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597837
CrazyTegger said:
I'm sick and tired of not having tethering or custom alerts, so I want to install a custom rom on my surround. I'm trying to downgrade my SPL to 1.52 so I can install HSPL, but I can't find a TELUS one anywhre.
The only one I have seen is Ansar's, but his links are dead. I can't post the links yet as i don't have 10 posts.
Does anyone know of where I can get the stock TELUS 1.52 SPL from, or where I can get Ansar's?
Thanks in advance!
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http://dl.vmall.com/c0m2gktk1f
mcsc said:
I have two Telus Surrounds and I used this rom from Cingular to roll back the spl so that I could unlock it with DFT HSPL Version 3, and then you can load any custom rom you want. If you can't load the rom you might have to use the gold card with a memory stick.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b48...S_1.03.502.07_5.51.09.06_22.30.50_RELEASE.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1597837
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I tried that one but it said invalid vendor id. I assumed that was because I had a Telus phone and not a Cingular one.
I should mention that I'm running 7.8 with bootloader 4.22.2250.0(129185) and firmware 2250.21.40200.661
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I was successfully able to download and install the rom onto my phone. Now it's readying SPL 1.4.2250.2(113577) and then tried to install RSPL, but the phone would not reboot. I tried resetting the phone as some others indicated, but to no avail.
I then upgraded the phone to NODO using cab sender successfully and tried to RSPL, again the phone wouldn't reboot after completion.
Any ideas?
CrazyTegger said:
I was successfully able to download and install the rom onto my phone. Now it's readying SPL 1.4.2250.2(113577) and then tried to install RSPL, but the phone would not reboot. I tried resetting the phone as some others indicated, but to no avail.
I then upgraded the phone to NODO using cab sender successfully and tried to RSPL, again the phone wouldn't reboot after completion.
Any ideas?
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Great, now I can't even upgrade my phone using zune or cab sender anymore... I'm stuck on NODO.
Does anyone have the STOCK Telus ROM, and not the modified one like the one provided?
yup I have it
CrazyTegger said:
Great, now I can't even upgrade my phone using zune or cab sender anymore... I'm stuck on NODO.
Does anyone have the STOCK Telus ROM, and not the modified one like the one provided?
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I am uploading it now
Hold that thought...got a free file host that doesn't suck? if not PM me I will stick it on my private FTP
rob243 said:
I am uploading it now
Hold that thought...got a free file host that doesn't suck? if not PM me I will stick it on my private FTP
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PM Sent.
CrazyTegger said:
I was successfully able to download and install the rom onto my phone. Now it's readying SPL 1.4.2250.2(113577) and then tried to install RSPL, but the phone would not reboot. I tried resetting the phone as some others indicated, but to no avail.
I then upgraded the phone to NODO using cab sender successfully and tried to RSPL, again the phone wouldn't reboot after completion.
Any ideas?
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Telus rom is a test rom
you flash telus just to take its touch driver and radio
then you flash default shipped rom (delete SPL_Signed.nbh from shipped rom to save the drivers you got from telus)
then you can go with spl tools
thnx
jimmy110 said:
Telus rom is a test rom
you flash telus just to take its touch driver and radio
then you flash default shipped rom (delete SPL_Signed.nbh from shipped rom to save the drivers you got from telus)
then you can go with spl tools
thnx
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When you say Flash Default Shipped ROM, are you meaning the TELUS one, or the Cingular one?
I then update using RUU or GoldCard?
CrazyTegger said:
When you say Flash Default Shipped ROM, are you meaning the TELUS one, or the Cingular one?
I then update using RUU or GoldCard?
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The Default rom that you can name it shipped is Cingular
u use TELUS ROM when you have a trouble with touch driver ( like lock screen bug ) , or when u have trouble in call transmission driver ( making , reciving call problems )
note: u can't flash telus rom with goldcard method else you have a security unlocked bootloader !!
u can flash TELUS ROM with rom utility that come with it
after you take benefit of flashing telus, u cannot go with it, u have to return to Cingular one, note: delete SPL_signed.nbh from Cingular Rom to save drivers that u installed from TELUS, then you go with spl tools
sorry for my bad english
jimmy110 said:
The Default rom that you can name it shipped is Cingular
u use TELUS ROM when you have a trouble with touch driver ( like lock screen bug ) , or when u have trouble in call transmission driver ( making , reciving call problems )
note: u can't flash telus rom with goldcard method else you have a security unlocked bootloader !!
u can flash TELUS ROM with rom utility that come with it
after you take benefit of flashing telus, u cannot go with it, u have to return to Cingular one, note: delete SPL_signed.nbh from Cingular Rom to save drivers that u installed from TELUS, then you go with spl tools
sorry for my bad english
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I don't quite understand. My phone was bought for, and is on the TELUS network. I had upgraded it to 7.8 using cab sender, but really wanted some features (Wifi Tethering, Custom Alerts), so I tried the custom ROM route.
The only thing I've been able to successfully install on it is the TELUS Test ROM, and upgrade it to NODO using Zune (Mango updates failed - I think because it wants a newer firmware, which I have the cab files, but they fail installing)
The Telus Test ROM that I had downloaded uses firmware 22.50.09.10402.661 and bootloader: 1.4.2250.2 (113577).
If I try to install RSPL/HSPL right now, the phone does not restart after completion, thus never gets into RSPL mode to do HSPL.
I recall trying to use RUU to put on Cingular ROM, however it always failed, I believe saying that Vendor ID is invalid.
I'm really frustrated with this, but I don't know how to move forward to install RSPL/HSPL.
CrazyTegger said:
I don't quite understand. My phone was bought for, and is on the TELUS network. I had upgraded it to 7.8 using cab sender, but really wanted some features (Wifi Tethering, Custom Alerts), so I tried the custom ROM route.
The only thing I've been able to successfully install on it is the TELUS Test ROM, and upgrade it to NODO using Zune (Mango updates failed - I think because it wants a newer firmware, which I have the cab files, but they fail installing)
The Telus Test ROM that I had downloaded uses firmware 22.50.09.10402.661 and bootloader: 1.4.2250.2 (113577).
If I try to install RSPL/HSPL right now, the phone does not restart after completion, thus never gets into RSPL mode to do HSPL.
I recall trying to use RUU to put on Cingular ROM, however it always failed, I believe saying that Vendor ID is invalid.
I'm really frustrated with this, but I don't know how to move forward to install RSPL/HSPL.
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steps to solve all of your problem
cus your device originally on telus network , you cannot install Cingular while you have locked bootlooader
solution :
1- search in forums about , unlocking boot loder
2- unlock your bootloader ( you know that your bootloader is unlocked when u see on the top of your screen , "security unlocked" when you enter the boot screen (4 colored screen)
3- install Cingular ROM and you will succeed in that after u unlock your bootloader\
4- using spl tools now u can unlock spl to get HSPL
5- install cerebellum 7.8 ROM that will find all features enabled on it ( internet sharing , etc)
and you don't need zune update anymore
note: you will find it hard to unlock your bootloader but it worth try
search in other devices forums , all are same
jimmy110 said:
steps to solve all of your problem
cus your device originally on telus network , you cannot install Cingular while you have locked bootlooader
solution :
1- search in forums about , unlocking boot loder
2- unlock your bootloader ( you know that your bootloader is unlocked when u see on the top of your screen , "security unlocked" when you enter the boot screen (4 colored screen)
3- install Cingular ROM and you will succeed in that after u unlock your bootloader\
4- using spl tools now u can unlock spl to get HSPL
5- install cerebellum 7.8 ROM that will find all features enabled on it ( internet sharing , etc)
and you don't need zune update anymore
note: you will find it hard to unlock your bootloader but it worth try
search in other devices forums , all are same
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I was under the impression that installing RSPL/HSPL was used to unlock the bootloader. Is this something different entirely?
CrazyTegger said:
I was under the impression that installing RSPL/HSPL was used to unlock the bootloader. Is this something different entirely?
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RSPL/HSPL is unlock bootloader not deeply enough to allow you to change the hole operator ROM , (change from telus to cingular)
you have to full unlock bootloader
jimmy110 said:
RSPL/HSPL is unlock bootloader not deeply enough to allow you to change the hole operator ROM , (change from telus to cingular)
you have to full unlock bootloader
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Are there any good keywords I can use? unlock bootloader htc surround isn't working for me.
CrazyTegger said:
Are there any good keywords I can use? unlock bootloader htc surround isn't working for me.
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search for unlock bootloader generally not for htc surround ( surround is poorest forum )
and all are the same way
jimmy110 said:
search for unlock bootloader generally not for htc surround ( surround is poorest forum )
and all are the same way
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I'm really not finding anything useful here... I see a lot for Android, but nothing for an HTC Windows Phone. Are you referring to an IMEI unlock? ChevronWP7? Unbranding? Interop Unlock? WP7 Root Tools?
Thanks
I've now managed to developer unlock my Surround. What's the next step from here?