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[TUT] Flashing your First GSM USA 1024LEO ONLY!! (For Noobs)

This Guide is only for T-Mobile USA HD2 with 1024 Mbytes ROM (1024LEO)
The ModelID for this version of HD2 is PB811200
If you have a LEO with 512MB ROM then please use *THIS* guide.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE READ THE FAQ BEFORE POSTING.
PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING HARDSPL OR FLASHING A ROM/RADIO. IF YOU FLASH AN INCOMPATABLE ROM OR RADIO ON THE 1024LEO THEN THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE SO PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL!!
Before starting, backup anything you might want to keep after the new Rom has been flashed as all contacts, emails, texts, notes, Internet BookMarks WILL be lost!!
PimBackup is good and free (copy any mms attachments to your storage card or computer seperately)
*ONCE YOU HAVE FLASHED A HARDSPL ITS PERMANENT. YOU DONT NEED TO DO IT AGAIN WHEN FLASHING NEW ROMS OR RADIOS*
*DO NOT start another process while the flashing process is taking place*
*DO NOT click off of the status bar... Let it stay in the foreground*
*DO NOT let the Screensaver activate*
Any of these can lead to a bad flash and possibly brick your phone
*FLASH HARDSPL BEFORE FLASHING ANY CUSTOM ROMS OR RADIOS*
1. YOUR DEVICE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 50% BATTERY POWER FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING EACH STAGE
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2. FLASH HARDSPL (REQUIRED!! DO THIS BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE)
The Original HardSPL Thread is *HERE*
NOTE: If you have Vista or Windows 7, update WMDC to v6.1 *HERE* first
NOTE: Turn OFF any AntiVirus Program first as it WILL interefere with the flash (there is NO harmful code in the program)
Installing HardSPL4 via ActiveSync with USB Lead (thanks to Bepe)
Note: HardSPL CANNOT be installed via microSD Card.
IMPORTANT: To install/uninstall this HSPL4 there must be any SPL version from this list on your device:
SPL 1.42.0000, SPL 1.62.0000, SPL 1.66.0000, SPL 2.07.0000, SPL 2.08.0000, SPL 2.10.0000, SPL 3.03.000
To Uninstall you can flash a Stock ROM via SD card or use HSPL3 application (You need select 2.08.0000 or 3.03.0000 in the choose screen)
1. Download HardSPL4 package from *HERE* and extract to an empty folder
2. Synch Phone with PC in Windows Mobile!!! It has to be connected to activesync or WMDC via USB cable
3. Run HSPL4.exe from your pc and read all the text carefully
4. When finished reading click next in the HardSPL program
5. The program will now check the usb connection and enter bootloader screen (tri colour)
*You can select between 2.08.HSPL 2.08.0000 HSPL3.03.0000 or 3.03.HSPL. This is to avoid people with 1024LEO's installing an incompatable version and bricking their device*
Android / WP7 / MAGLDR don't support HSPL3.03/OSPL3.03.
You need HSPL2.08 to run Android / WP7 / MAGLDR
6. Select 2.08.HSPL OR 3.03HSPL for HardSPL and click NEXT.
7. Your choice will be flashed to your phone.
8. When its finished the phone will reboot.
9. Click ok to terminate program.
10. Congrats, you just flashed HardSPL.
NOTE: You can also install HARDSPL by entering Bootloader mode manually, then running the HSPL4.exe program once you see 'USB' at the bottom of the tri-colour screen.
*Go into BootLoader Mode (turn off phone, then press and hold the VOLUME DOWN then Press and hold the POWER button. After about 3 seconds the tri-coloured screen should appear). Verify the screen shows the SPL or HardSPL you installed*
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3. DOWNLOAD AND FLASH YOUR PREFERED ROM
IMPORTANT: DO NOT flash any Rom unless it states in the 1st post that its compatable with the 1024LEO or the chef confirms its safe to flash on a 1024LEO. If you flash a Rom with a Base version before 2.08 then you will most likely brick your phone. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!
IF YOU ARENT ABSOLUTELY SURE THEN DONT FLASH IT!!
NOTE: Check the Roms Thread for any specific Flashing instructions. If there arent any then you can use the following guide.
Flashing Via ActiveSync
1. Download your prefered Rom from the LEO Rom Develpoment Page and unzip/unrar it to your computer
2. REMOVE SIM and microSD CARDS!! (this is a precautionary measure and is not compulsory)
3. Turn phone back on and wait until it syncs with your PC
4a. If your Rom is a .exe (customRUU.exe is already included in the Rom file) then run the file
4b. If your Rom is a .nbh file then run the CustomRUU.exe from the Roms Folder (if one isnt included then download it *HERE*)
5. Follow onscreen instructions to set up your New Rom
6. Once phone has gone through the customisation procedure then replace Sim and microSD Cards
7. Perform a Hard Reset to clear any leftover data from your previous Rom (see intructions at bottom).
8. Set up phone as required and job done.
Flashing Via MicroSD Card
NOTE (PLEASE READ): If you flash a Stock Rom via microSD Card then it will overwrite your HardSPL with a stock SPL included in the nbh file. This does not apply to custom roms as they do not include an SPL. BE CAREFUL!!
1. Make sure your microSD is Formatted to fat32 (you dont have to delete all files but it is safer if you do)
2. Download your prefered Rom from the LEO Rom Develpoment Page and unzip/unrar it to your PC
3. Goto the Roms Folder and rename the .nbh file to LEOIMG.nbh
4. Copy the LEOIMG.nbh file to the root of your MicroSD Card
5. Plug the MicroSD Card into the phone
6. Reset the device while pressing the volume down button to enter the BootLoader screen, you will first see a tri-color screen with the phone and SPL Information at the top
7. Follow the On Screen instructions to start the update
8. After flash has completed, press the reset button with the stylus to reset the device.
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4. FLASH PREFERED RADIO (OPTIONAL)
IMPORTANT: Do not flash ANY Radio before 2.07.x or the 2.09.51.03 Radio or you could damage your phone!!
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Radio you flash is FULLY compatable with the US HD2 before flashing.
IF YOU ARENT ABSOLUTELY SURE THEN DONT FLASH IT!!
Flashing Via ActiveSync
1. Download your required Radio and rename the extracted file to RUU_Signed.nbh
2. Sync your phone with the PC
3. Run CustomRUU.exe from the Radio's Folder and follow the instructions (if one isnt included then download it *HERE*)
Flashing via MicroSD Card
Use same method as Flashing a Rom via MicroSD Card
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5. JOB DONE. Well Done YOU DID IT!!
Useful Information
How to get into your Bootloader
1. Turn your phone off
2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN then Press and hold the POWER button. After about 3 seconds the tri-coloured screen should appear.
3. To exit Bootloader you need to remove your back cover and pull the battery out for a few seconds, then replace it and press the power button to reboot your phone.
How to perform a HardReset
Hard Resetting deletes ALL personal data and settings and restores your phone to factory default conditions as if you turned on the phone for the first time after purchasing.
1. With the device turned off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons, then briefly press the POWER button.
2. Continue pressing the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons until you see this message on the screen:
"This operation will delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to the manufacturer default settings. Press VolUp to restore manufacturer defaults, or press other keys to cancel."
3. Release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
4. Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.
You can also use Clear Storage to reset your device back to factory default settings.
1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Menu > All Settings.
2. On the System tab, tap Clear Storage.
3. Enter “1234” and then tap Yes.
Make sure you back up all your data such as Contacts, Appointments, messages etc or they will be gone forever.
*DISCLAIMER*
I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.

FAQ's
1. What is Rom Flashing?
A Rom is basically an operating system for your phone. A Custom/Cooked Rom is a Stock/Shipped Rom that has been stripped of clutter and tweaked to give the best performance. Custom Roms usually contain the latest updates and programs so are more stable and up to date and work better than stock roms that are supplied with your phone.
2. What is the difference between SPL and HardSPL?
The SPL (Secondary Program Loader) is mainly a bootloader which allows a ROM to be flashed onto your device. The SPL does more than just load and boot the ROM it sets various flags which can control the operation of the OS on the device. It also controls some operations between the OS and the device's hardware. SPLs come paired with shipped (or leaked) official ROMs and are meant to match the ROMs operation. Therefore, with each new ROM release there is likely to be a new SPL.
A Hard SPL is one that is permanently flashed in your device memory and will boot up every time your device boots. The SPL that is shipped with your device, or upgraded from an official ROM is a Hard SPL. In short, if it is loaded into your device's firmware, and survives a hard-reset it is considered Hard. Therefore HardSPL2 is a shipped SPL that has been patched to allow flashing of any Rom or Radio (custom or shipped) as long as its compatable with your device and it will withstand a Hard Reset so is permanent unless overwritten by a different SPL.

HSPL2 1024 version
I was able to get the HSPL2 1024 version on my TMO Leo no problem. I just followed the directions.

Awesome Guide mate ! Gonna try it with my T-mobile HD2...
cheers !

well done!!
wait for download link to work

I'm waiting too, I'm gonna buy a TMOUS HD2 as soong as I get to US this march 31st. And I wish that I had it before this day since I'm not gonna be with the TMOUS rom for long.
Thanks for the procedures, it is almost the same as every other phone, BUT, I didn't knew about the roms that couldn't be installed.
Nice work.

wait so where is the hardspl?

I found a link for HSPL2 1024 and it worked fine for me -mind you -it is my first time flashing a phone ever! ...worked fine without problems...
I think people just need to pay attention to the compatibility of the ROM/Radio that they are flashing...
I agree that there should be a very clear distinction in Roms/Radios which state if it is 1024/TMOUS compatible or not... I found a rom which said it was tmous compatible and it all worked fine...maybe HSPL2 1024 should be able to detect whether it is a 1024 compatible rom/radio or not ?(and then should mention it and make sure the user wants that rom/radio) ? IDK -I am a newb here so sorry if that is stupid? ....

From what I read..
romster522 said:
wait so where is the hardspl?
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Not available yet. Working some kinks out I believe.

It isnt ready just yet. Hopefully, the hardspl should be available soon...the original needed some fine tuning.

Does this void my warranty?
If so can i just flash back to stock, so i can get my warranty back?
Thanks.

vtecbros said:
Does this void my warranty?
If so can i just flash back to stock, so i can get my warranty back?
Thanks.
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Yes and yes. It does give you the ability to flash back to original SPL with this application as well. Very simple to use.

erebusting said:
I found a link for HSPL2 1024 and it worked fine for me -mind you -it is my first time flashing a phone ever! ...worked fine without problems...
I think people just need to pay attention to the compatibility of the ROM/Radio that they are flashing...
I agree that there should be a very clear distinction in Roms/Radios which state if it is 1024/TMOUS compatible or not... I found a rom which said it was tmous compatible and it all worked fine...maybe HSPL2 1024 should be able to detect whether it is a 1024 compatible rom/radio or not ?(and then should mention it and make sure the user wants that rom/radio) ? IDK -I am a newb here so sorry if that is stupid? ....
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Its a very good idea in theory but sadly its not possible. 1024LEO users are just going to have to be very careful what they flash.
Im moving this post over to the 1024LEO flashing thread.
Mark.

Thank you very much! Worked with absolutely no problems at all!

Just bought a T-Mobile US HD2!! This phone's great! A little overwhelmed with the Windows Mobile OS though! Having come from Apple and Android OS, windows feels vast and am kinda lost. Trying to learn nevertheless
Anyways, I HSPL'd my phone (1024MB ROM) and then installed Kumar's Custom ROM. IMO custom ROMS arent as polished as the Original ROMS are; albeit more stable.
Is there a way to flash a stock ROM back to my TMOUS HD2? Not the one I had before. But a better (read, stable) one? If yes, which one would it be?
Appreciate the help.
Cheers!!

anirudh412 said:
Just bought a T-Mobile US HD2!! This phone's great! A little overwhelmed with the Windows Mobile OS though! Having come from Apple and Android OS, windows feels vast and am kinda lost. Trying to learn nevertheless
Anyways, I HSPL'd my phone (1024MB ROM) and then installed Kumar's Custom ROM. IMO custom ROMS arent as polished as the Original ROMS are; albeit more stable.
Is there a way to flash a stock ROM back to my TMOUS HD2? Not the one I had before. But a better (read, stable) one? If yes, which one would it be?
Appreciate the help.
Cheers!!
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The only stock Rom existing for the tmobile usa hd2 is the one you already had...

anirudh412 said:
Just bought a T-Mobile US HD2!! This phone's great! A little overwhelmed with the Windows Mobile OS though! Having come from Apple and Android OS, windows feels vast and am kinda lost. Trying to learn nevertheless
Anyways, I HSPL'd my phone (1024MB ROM) and then installed Kumar's Custom ROM. IMO custom ROMS arent as polished as the Original ROMS are; albeit more stable.
Is there a way to flash a stock ROM back to my TMOUS HD2? Not the one I had before. But a better (read, stable) one? If yes, which one would it be?
Appreciate the help.
Cheers!!
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What Rom did you have on your phone before flashing Kumars Custom Rom thats the real question
I think the latest Stock Rom available for the 1024LEO is the 2.10 build. As the guide states you cant flash older Stock or Custom Roms or you will brick your device so I wouldnt advise doing that.
Mark.

help
im new at this just got my tmo-us hd2 i flashd a custom rom but i want to know if any one could tell me the steps to put the original spl and rom just incase!! thanks

Just have to flash original rom from sdcard to remove hspl quick search will reveal the guide.

@mskip
I flashed the original HSPL that was posted for the U.S HD2's. Everything seems to work fine. I've since flashed 3 different roms through my computer. The only problem is that I can't seem to flash from my SDCARD. I have done this a million times on my Touch Pro 2 so I know how to do it. I even followed your instructions to a T.
What happens it I go to the tri colored screen (after I reset it) and it looks like it goes to another screen for a split second then it comes back to the tricolored screen. I have no idea why that is. Yes I renamed the rom to LEOIMG.
Is this one of the bugs you are trying to work out on the HSPL or am I possibly doing something wrong?
Thanks

[Q] HTC HD2 converting to Android from Win 6.5

I needing advice and possible help converting to Android. I have download and tried to change the ROM but it never works. I believe it's because my phone's ROM is 3.14.531.1 which is the upgrade from T-Mobile. I wanted to know if it's possible to go to a back dated ROM to use the DFT_LEO_MAGLDR111 files. If not what do you people suggest.

Make sure you have HSPL installed correctly if not check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
Once that's done you can either use an SD card build check this out
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=881958
Or you can use a NAND build
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894423
It's got a video so it's pretty easy to follow

Before you can install HSPL3 you must downgrade your rom to one with an SPL which is not 3.03.0000 (which comes with the 3.14 ROM).
You can download the 2.10 or the 2.13 TMOUS ROM from links in the WinMo6.5 ROM section. or you can use your phone's IMEI number to download the 2.13 ROM from HTC's website * HERE *

If it's a TMO US HD2 then you won't have HSPL3.03 - you'll have HSPL2.10 which is fine to install HSPL2.08 over (you don't need to worry about downgrading your ROM).

If it has green & red call & end-call buttons then it's a US T-Mobile HD2. If not, then it's not.
Turn the phone off and turn it back on again whilst holding the volume down button. This will put the phone in bootloader mode, and will also show you the version of SPL that you have.
Tell us what that is and we can go from there.
Edit: To get out of the bootloader, either pull the battery or press the reset button under the battery cover

HSPL -> MAGLDR -> Flash NAND Android Rom

and flash magldr 1.12..it is available...1.11 is old

I'm going through this at the moment. I'm on Vodafone and I did simply 'update' using an earlier official ROM in order to get the right SPL.

How do i go back to windows mobile on my htd hd2?!

I have looked all around this forum, google, and youtube. my phone is running on cyanogen 6.1 via nand. I would like to go back to winmo so i can send it back to t mobile because the vibration stopped working. Tutorials, DL links will help.

From the Flashing NAND roms tutorial (link in my signature)
5. UNINSTALLING MAGLDR AND NAND ANDROID (FLASHING WINMO BACK TO NAND)
To uninstall Magldr and any Android Rom that you installed to NAND, do the following:
1. Download a Stock Rom from *HERE* or a Custom Rom from the HD2 Rom Development Forum (for LEO512 ONLY, LEO1024 users will have to use a TMOUS compatable Stock or Custom Rom that is LEO1024 compatable).
2. Enter Bootloader Mode by taking the battery out, then put it back in and hold down the 'Volume Down' button while briefly pressing the power button.
3. After the phone enters the Bootloader Screen, plug in the usb cable so it says usb at the bottom of the screen
4. Run the Stock Roms .exe file (or run the customruu.exe file of the Custom Rom you want to flash)
* This will flash a Stock Rom and Radio while keeping your HardSPL untouched *
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Yea but that will not remove the HSPL. If you have the latest HSPL you need to open it back up after you load the stock rom and then install the one that is 2.08.0000 at the end of it. Now they will have no Idea. As for the stock rom I just downloaded the one from T-mobile. (www.t-mobile.com/wmupgrade)

Then press the "Thanks" button for him to boost his meter.

i download the stock rom and then how do i do it? im usually an apple guy, im new to android.

If you are using a 512MB ROM HD2, just download the official firmware from HTC's website. The recommendation is to use a 1.xx or 2.xx ROM, do not use a 3.xx ROM.
Download 7-zip, make sure it is 9.20 version and up.
Using 7-zip, open the official ROM update exe file. Do not execute it.
Inside you will see RUU_signed.nbh, extract just that file. Nothing else.
rename RUU_signed.nbh, to leoimg.nbh
Copy leoimg.nbh into your SD card which is FAT16 or FAT32 formatted.
Unplug the battery from the HD2, count to 10, replace the battery.
Hold the VOLUME DOWN button, DO NOT LET GO.
Press the POWER BUTTON, then let go.
Follow the instructions on the screen when the device goes to RECOVERY mode.
Please note, this method will remove your HSPL and replace it with official SPL. It will also over-write your RADIO and ROM.
Everything will be as it is stated, a full factory recover.

I am trying todo this on my hd2, to get it back to "stock" wm6.5.
I am having some problems with this. I can get into the bootloader and from my pc initiate the flash. But then it just hangs at 0%.
Anyone got any ideas to what i can do to get it back to "stock" wm6.5 from Android?

Do you still have hspl installed? Are you using the orignal stock rom for your device? Try putting device into bootloader mode first and then connect to your pc, does usb appear on the phone screen when connected?

I can boot it into the bootloader.. I've got SPL 2.08 installed atm on it.
It does register USB when i plug it in.
When i then start the ROMUpdateUtility.exe from the extracted ROM, and follow the steps, the screen changes to the HTC flash screen, and stops. Nothing happens at all.
I have flashed it with MAGLDR 1.11 to get android on it. I run into the same issues if i want to try and upgrade it to 1.12. I cant remember my radio version.

zatoor said:
I can boot it into the bootloader.. I've got SPL 2.08 installed atm on it.
It does register USB when i plug it in.
When i then start the ROMUpdateUtility.exe from the extracted ROM, and follow the steps, the screen changes to the HTC flash screen, and stops. Nothing happens at all.
I have flashed it with MAGLDR 1.11 to get android on it. I run into the same issues if i want to try and upgrade it to 1.12. I cant remember my radio version.
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If you're having problems running the flasher executable, try the method mentioned by LiFE1688 above.

I am trying that one out at the moment.
It boots into recovery, but just hangs at "Loading ...."
I have downloaded the 1.66 official rom, not trying the latest 3.04, since that was not recommended.

zatoor said:
I can boot it into the bootloader.. I've got SPL 2.08 installed atm on it.
It does register USB when i plug it in.
When i then start the ROMUpdateUtility.exe from the extracted ROM, and follow the steps, the screen changes to the HTC flash screen, and stops. Nothing happens at all.
I have flashed it with MAGLDR 1.11 to get android on it. I run into the same issues if i want to try and upgrade it to 1.12. I cant remember my radio version.
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zatoor said:
I am trying that one out at the moment.
It boots into recovery, but just hangs at "Loading ...."
I have downloaded the 1.66 official rom, not trying the latest 3.04, since that was not recommended.
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Do you have spl 2.08.0000 or 2.08.hspl installed? You need the latter one if you are flashing a rom which is not officially meant for your phone.

That did the trick. Thank you very much.

zatoor said:
That did the trick. Thank you very much.
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+1 Thank you!

I tried to reinstall it & my phone turned off. Now it won't reboot. I think it's broken now. Any suggestions?

You will also have to remove HSPL as it is a customized Special Program Loader. Just flash using the .nbh files and that should overwrite the HSPL with the stock SPL. If you use Customruu directly (without modifications) it will not replace the HSPL.

you have to make sure to use a 2gb sd card or less or else it wont work

LiFE1688 said:
If you are using a 512MB ROM HD2, just download the official firmware from HTC's website. The recommendation is to use a 1.xx or 2.xx ROM, do not use a 3.xx ROM.
Download 7-zip, make sure it is 9.20 version and up.
Using 7-zip, open the official ROM update exe file. Do not execute it.
Inside you will see RUU_signed.nbh, extract just that file. Nothing else.
rename RUU_signed.nbh, to leoimg.nbh
Copy leoimg.nbh into your SD card which is FAT16 or FAT32 formatted.
Unplug the battery from the HD2, count to 10, replace the battery.
Hold the VOLUME DOWN button, DO NOT LET GO.
Press the POWER BUTTON, then let go.
Follow the instructions on the screen when the device goes to RECOVERY mode.
Please note, this method will remove your HSPL and replace it with official SPL. It will also over-write your RADIO and ROM.
Everything will be as it is stated, a full factory recover.
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Will this process delete everything from the sd card? Im going to do this process to sell to someone on craigslist and i dont want anything (contacts, texts, pics, etc) to be able to be accessed or seen.
Thanks!

ClydeB1 said:
From the Flashing NAND roms tutorial (link in my signature)
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I cant find that link,
can you please post it here.
Thank you in advance....
I have HTC HD2 wich I want to rollback to Win mobile, I have androind on it wright now.

[Q] I can't install ROM

I had stock 1.66 and I tried install 3.14 stock. I download ROM form HTC page after giving serial number.
All flash process on PC was done correctly, on PC was that flash is finish (it goes to 100% and then I can put only Finish) but on phone I saw only SPL 3.03 after a longer while I decided to reset phone but after reset there is still only SPL 3.03, when I tried install ROM again but it always goes to 1% (HTC logo on Phone is strange, has strange lines on it) and I have error on PC Invalid Model. I tried install older versions but situation is the same.
Is there any possibility to force install ROM in this case or phone is permanently dead now?

on bootloader screen, what does the model ID read as? (top line)

spajker said:
I had stock 1.66 and I tried install 3.14 stock. I download ROM form HTC page after giving serial number.
All flash process on PC was done correctly, on PC was that flash is finish (it goes to 100% and then I can put only Finish) but on phone I saw only SPL 3.03 after a longer while I decided to reset phone but after reset there is still only SPL 3.03, when I tried install ROM again but it always goes to 1% (HTC logo on Phone is strange, has strange lines on it) and I have error on PC Invalid Model. I tried install older versions but situation is the same.
Is there any possibility to force install ROM in this case or phone is permanently dead now?
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It kinda sounds like you downloaded the wrong stick ROM. Who is you carrier? And what model HD2 do you have?

[Q] how to check if HARDSPL has been installed?

I recently bought a second hand HTC HD2, and after asking via email the seller said he has previously flashed an Android rom, and he says he's rooted it. However he hasn't told me whether it was installed by NAND or SD etc, so I'm not sure if it has HARDSPL 2.08 which is what I need to install the Android ROM I want. I don't want to install hardspl 2.08 again because it might brick my phone? so any way to check for hardspl 2.08? My phone is currently running WM 6.5
Also, how do you check the radio version on WM6.5, because I'll also need to make sure my radio rom is compatible with the android rom..
and if I do install the same radio rom twice will it brick my phone?
thanks

phone down
hold voldown
tap n release power
keep holding voldown
when stripey screen appears, there is a line marked spl.
as for radio, when you start booting, a screen appears with small text in teh lower corner, R,G,D, thats the rom radio and protocol version
however for simplicity, just flash them, they take seconds to flash.
put phone into bootloader
connect to usb
run hspl4 - choose 2.08.hspl
phone back into bootloader
connect usb
flash radio 2.15.50
good to go.

thanks, but I thought if you installed hspl twice then you'll brick your phone, and I wasn't so sure about the radio part. So it's safe to install HSPL and the radio rom again?

yep, dunno where you heard that, but maybe its regarding a different phone?