Hi to all,
im italian and i love this forum!
I finally got a HERMES SN641...
With this Roms:
Rom : 1.18.258.2
Radio : 1.03.03.10
Protocol :32.34.7010.01H
ExtRom :1.18.258.105
With new roms, i could fix some Hermes problems, bug, and compatibilty with TCTMP player ? In italy the release of new Rom is scheduled next years ...
Where i can find the version of my boot loader ?
Thx to all.
the way to find out your bootloader version is to go into bootloader mode on your hermes...
to go into bootloader mode, simultaneously press and hold side OK and POWER buttons together and reset with stylus. when you see the tri-color screen, check the number of SPL-X.XX. that is your bootloader version.
if you are new to this forum, i recommend you to read through the wiki first if you have not. it's not too late considering any rom upgrades after spending some time reading the wiki and the threads related to upgrading issues. otherwise you may end up with bricking your hermes and that should be the last thing you want to do.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Hermes
Thank you Harry.
I'll read the wiki before.
I've searched and searched the fourms but could not find any answers.... I have a Cingular 8525, i'm trying to unlock it etc.. but when I start it up, it does not show me the IBL or the SBL.... so I can't determine which version of the bootloader I have. Any ideas? My screen shows up with a 3G Cingular flame and then... like some letters and numbers... any help would be nice. Thanks.
Read the Part about Entering Bootloader Mode, should be SPL you are looking for.
Free HTC Hermes SIM & CID Unlocker Available (v2a)
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q - How do I know my bootloader version?
A - When you are on the tri-color screen check the number after SPL-X.XX
you need to go into bootloader mode. Search for it, or it could be in the WiKi. I think you hold the OK button and the Power button and soft reset it with the stylus.
If it's a stock 8525 you have bootloader 1.06 and need to load the 1.30 Cingular ROM to get bootloader 1.04. From there you can do the rest of the steps to unlock and SuperCID.
You guys are great. Thanks sooo much.
Sorry about this, I know the info is out there but I can't find it.
Can someone let me know the shortcut keys to discover my Bootloader and Radio version.
ta
bb
(in the wiki dude )
press and hold the side ok and power buttons, then do a reset with the stylus using the rest button on the bottom of the unit (next to the usb port)
oooo...apols...thanks for the quick response though....
HERM300
IPL-1.00
HERM300
SPL-1.30.Olipro
I've done a fair bit of flashing lately (and just unlocked with POFs utility) and ended up with the above, trying to figure out if I have latest / safest versions.
Pro Black 2.0
Radio is at....1.16.00.00
Especially wondering if I should reflash radio after using POFs unlocker I think I may have downgraded the radio..all seems to work though.
Am going to check out the wiki...ta
Yes the radio is the hacked radio rom pof uses to unlock with.
If you are planning on using Black 2.0 please follow my guide as it will take you through updating hardspl and radios before the WM6 flash.
oh no, you got it wrong...it's black 2.0 NOW. Working well very happy.
It's just I did the unlocking with POFs after I installed black and I suspect I might have an older radio version now, am I safe to just bring my radio up? The phone is now unlocked for good i imagine, maybe I should just wait for the next black release.
Upgrade your HardSPL FIRST. Then Upgrade your radio
ok, ta...will do.
what version is my hardspl now...1.00 or 1.30 ?
something must have downgraded it
It might have been downgraded by the unlocker.......but follow the guides they will take you through everything.
worked a treat thanks...Radio up to latest version now. ta.
You updated HardSPL aswell i hope? (so you now have version 1.40.olipro)
This is the first time I'm trying to upgrade... I sync and tried upgrading to HardSPL v6 using the RUUWrapper.exe but the 3 options SPL-1.01 to SPL-1.11/1.13/1.30/1.35 are all greyed. I can only click on Force Using SSPL and Is it Hard-SPL.
I'm using X01HT.
HERM200 IPL-1.01
HERM200 SPL-1.04
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks!
well, so I found out how to fully automate the process. sorry for the waiting, I was busy with life & some diamond and shift stuff
you can now just run an EXE that does all the downgrading and the modelid/wifi restore. no manual lnbs needed.
Description:
this uses a special SSPL, should be also OK in place of the original AthenaWrapper (or Unlocker Step 1), but I recommend you only use it for downgrade purposes.
this package includes:
- NBH to flash back to HardSPL 1.20.Olipro. can be replaced with other SPL NBH's but only with ones that are older than SPL 3.xx are recommended. this is only designed for SPL flash however, do not try other NBH types.
- SSPL which automates the restoring of wifi and modelid, which otherwise would always get corrupt when downgrading from SPL 3.xx. do not try to use another SSPL or you will corrupt your modelid and wifi and you will have to use manual tools (the Athena MAC BIN generator that I wrote & posted earlier) to restore them.
- RUU tailored to these needs. do not try to use another RUU for this purpose. also do not try using this RUU for anything else.
- BIG WARNING: do not even try to run this for any device other than Athena (not even the x7510). (I had to remove all modelid checking.) I do not take responsibility for such moronity (or any other kind of moron actions).
STEP BY STEP:
0. flash AP3newSPL OS image in preparation: http://htc-hackers.com/uploads/ap3newspl.zip
1. make sure Athena is running WM and synced with Activesync. do not try entering bootloader mode manually at this point! the way the Downgrader works relies on this.
2. extract the downloaded zip from Attachment to this post, you'll find an SPLDowngrader.EXE inside. run that EXE on your PC, now Athena should go to tricolour screen saying OliNex SSPL.
3. let the RUU flash.
3-TroubleShooting: if the RUU won't see device, uncheck the advanced functionalities in usb-to-pc settings in settings on the Athena.
4. it will reboot and also will hard reset your device. you will need to flash an OS compatible with old SPL now. if you are not sure how to do that, see "Extra help" below. after that, job is done.
5. +1: you should verify the modelid and SPL version is correct (ATHE100 and 1.20.Olipro). see "Extra help" below on how to enter bootloader mode to check.
Extra help: steps to help with flashing an OS if someone never flashed from bootloader before:
0. do not freak out if the OS isn't booting after downgrade. depends on what OS was on it before. maybe you will only get black screen but do not worry, read further:
1. you should manually enter SPL, by holding camera key (ALL THE WAY IN!!) while resetting. hold it until tricolour screen appears.
2. then use some other RUU / ROM package to flash an OS compatible with old SPL. job done.
NOTE 1: if the exe doesn't run then download and install .net framework from microsoft.com.
NOTE 2: if you just want to restore stock SPL, you must do it this way:
1. flash with this downgrader, with unchanged package.
2. flash OS compatible with old SPL 1.20.Olipro. this can be a stock OS.
3. use usual methods to restore stock SPL. this must be the last step, run only after you've restored stock OS!!!
Planned:
- dedicated stock SPL downgrade package
- dedicated SPL 3.50 upgrade package
these are all available already, just need userfriendly EXE package.
Tested and working great. Excellent Job as usual.
Thank you
Dear god thank you. Does this mean that our lords and lady of ROM cooking will be gracing us with an AP5 ROM sometime soonish?
Perfect!
Now i can try different ROM´s and be sure, i can downgrade to an other, when i dont like a WM6.1 ROM.
Thx!
Awesome Cmonex - Thanks!
Many thanks, cmonex!
Just for clarification on step 4 above,
Do I enter boatloader manullay after this step?....or once this RUU is flashed and I see the black screen, do I just go ahead and flash my desired OS without entering manual boatloader?
Thank you cmonex for this downgrader!!!!!
Kenjari said:
Just for clarification on step 4 above,
Do I enter boatloader manullay after this step?....or once this RUU is flashed and I see the black screen, do I just go ahead and flash my desired OS without entering manual boatloader?
Thank you cmonex for this downgrader!!!!!
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I edited step 4 to make it more clear - hopefully now you will see what is needed. let me know if still not clear enough.
(P.S: just to give background, RUU without manual bootloader entering will only work if WM is running because the RUU pushes enterbootloader.exe to the device which then puts the Athena in bootloader mode for flash without the user having to do anything. the exe will of course only run if there is an OS running under it.)
Hi Cmonex,
Excellent piece of work as usual, Its pretty clear as it is, You worry to much! Although
sticking with 3.5 for now, we have HTC stock, Ameo WM6 stock, and pawel's good work, and Irus's roms. Why swap?
NOW, have you got XP ROM onto Athena yet, if not why not
regards
Jay
Thanks cmonex, I get it now!
Sorry for the inconvienence!!!!
Thank you for everything ...
Is it possible once made the downgrade back to SPL 3.xx?
If this is so ... How do I do?
Montecristo said:
Thank you for everything ...
Is it possible once made the downgrade back to SPL 3.xx?
If this is so ... How do I do?
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Just reflash with AP 4.0 again, you will have to go through all the upgrade again to get SPL 3.5 back on. Keep in mind if Pawel comes up with a new rom it may well need SPL 3.5 on to use it. I personaly think its worth waiting.
Regards
Jay
responderman said:
Just reflash with AP 4.0 again, you will have to go through all the upgrade again to get SPL 3.5 back on. Keep in mind if Pawel comes up with a new rom it may well need SPL 3.5 on to use it. I personaly think its worth waiting.
Regards
Jay
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Same here, I do believe it woth waiting. We just need Pawel and AP team to give us an update on their next complete version.
Cheers
Black screen, Someone can help me!
Thanks for cmonex's contribution to Athena forum, AP4 in SPL 3.5 have given me a lot of pleasant time.
Since I discovered that the downloader has come out, because of curiosity,
I successfully downgraded to SPL1.2. Again, for curiosity, I wish to know the SPL1.2, I pushed camera buttom and soft reset at the same time, I really
seen the following:
"ATHE100
IPL-v.100
ATHE100
SPL-v1.20. Olipro"
However, I do not know how to switch back to the WM. If I press volume bottom and soft reset hole at the same time, I only get black screen with green light on. Someone can help me!
When you were in boatloader ..... I thought you were just only suppose to hit soft reset without the camera button.
Try that!
EDIT: I'm sorry panvita I read your post wrong. I thought you already flashed after the downgrade and you were only just checking to make sure you downgraded successfully by going to the boatloader screen. oops!
panvita said:
Thanks for cmonex's contribution to Athena forum, AP4 in SPL 3.5 have given me a lot of pleasant time.
Since I discovered that the downloader has come out, because of curiosity,
I successfully downgraded to SPL1.2. Again, for curiosity, I wish to know the SPL1.2, I pushed camera buttom and soft reset at the same time, I really
seen the following:
"ATHE100
IPL-v.100
ATHE100
SPL-v1.20. Olipro"
However, I do not know how to switch back to the WM. If I press volume bottom and soft reset hole at the same time, I only get black screen with green light on. Someone can help me!
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You need to finish the rest of step 4 (or goto the extra help) and flash a 1.2 Rom
Extra help:
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steps to help with flashing an OS if someone never flashed from bootloader before:
0. do not freak out if the OS isn't booting after downgrade. depends on what OS was on it before. maybe you will only get black screen but do not worry, read further:
1. you should manually enter SPL, by holding camera key (ALL THE WAY IN!!) while resetting. hold it until tricolour screen appears.
2. then use some other RUU / ROM package to flash an OS compatible with old SPL. job done.
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yes please, why can't people read the instructions? :O
thanks to eagle for answering.
[OT]Women secrets...
How to have a REAL secret diary (and hide it to all males): leave it on the living room table and write in RED on the cover "Instructions Manual" [/OT]
My humble observation for AP4 under SPL 1.2.
panvita said:
Thanks for cmonex's contribution to Athena forum, AP4 in SPL 3.5 have given me a lot of pleasant time.
Since I discovered that the downloader has come out, because of curiosity,
I successfully downgraded to SPL1.2. Again, for curiosity, I wish to know the SPL1.2, I pushed camera buttom and soft reset at the same time, I really
seen the following:
"ATHE100
IPL-v.100
ATHE100
SPL-v1.20. Olipro"
However, I do not know how to switch back to the WM. If I press volume bottom and soft reset hole at the same time, I only get black screen with green light on. Someone can help me!
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Before I pressed volume bottom and soft reset hole, I was able to see the program menu, and it is still AP4 program. I moved up by my finger, and htc flotouch still worked. I thought that I have had a AP4 under spl1.2, what a wonderful supprise. But after I pressed volume bottom and soft reset hole, what I could do is to go to AP3, and then to AP4, after that, go to downgrader. Finally, I went back to AP4 under spl 1.2. But strange things happened. Each time I soft reset the device, it went to customazation and calibration again. In orther words, I could not restore my backup file which eventually asked for a reset. Finally, I get a conclusion that AP4 cannot be used under spl 1.2 at least the present time. Because I got accustomed with AP4, then I upgraded to AP3 and then AP4 under spl 3.5. Just because my little curiosity, I have travelled around the world twice.
panvita said:
Before I pressed volume bottom and soft reset hole, I was able to see the program menu, and it is still AP4 program. I moved up by my finger, and htc flotouch still worked. I thought that I have had a AP4 under spl1.2, what a wonderful supprise. But after I pressed volume bottom and soft reset hole, what I could do is to go to AP3, and then to AP4, after that, go to downgrader. Finally, I went back to AP4 under spl 1.2. But strange things happened. Each time I soft reset the device, it went to customazation and calibration again. In orther words, I could not restore my backup file which eventually asked for a reset. Finally, I get a conclusion that AP4 cannot be used under spl 1.2 at least the present time. Because I got accustomed with AP4, then I upgraded to AP3 and then AP4 under spl 3.5. Just because my little curiosity, I have travelled around the world twice.
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wish you had read the forum more times
it is well known that depending on the SPL version you have to get the correct rom version or you will get reset loop. AP4 is only for the newer SPL for now.
hello
please could some one help.
I am unable to flash my rom using to USB way or SD card.
i like to get the new WM6.1 that is out.
rom Ver 3.62.305.5
rom Date 11/06/07
radio Ver 32.87.7020.20H
Extrom Ver 3.62.205.116
jarridbishop said:
hello
please could some one help.
I am unable to flash my rom using to USB way or SD card.
i like to get the new WM6.1 that is out.
rom Ver 3.62.305.5
rom Date 11/06/07
radio Ver 32.87.7020.20H
Extrom Ver 3.62.205.116
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=299462 followed those instructions??
still you're not giving us all the information, get to boot loader by pressing ok on left and power on right, and stylus in and tell us what it says from hard spl etc details on bootloader
what i could see
i tried flash with the old i mate flash fromthe imate web site
and got toe where ti show the three colours
with
herm 100
IPL 1.04
herm 100
SPL-2.03
showing
No Hard SPL.... Welcome to A LOT of reading on how to unbrick your Hermes...
Try to Hard reset your Hermes. hold both soft keys then reset with stylus. hold ALL buttons in until it asks to reset back to factory. Press "R" on the slideout keyboard and then space. Follow the prompts.
If this works INSTALL HARD SPL......
Then try to flash other roms....