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Hi all I am new to this Hermes flashing I have read adn read on this forum lots of great stuff some of which I understand some of which goes totally over my head.
I got a T Mobile Vario 2 and took the part jump to upgrade to SPL -2.10.Olipro not sure why but I did it. Nothing wrong with the new bootloader but will it be over written when and if T-Mobile issue a SHIP ROM for the VArio 2 ??
Also I took the step of upgrading the RADIO to 1.41 again seems to work fine will this also be over written when and if they issue a SHIP ROM. ??
The reason I ask is I would like to know if its possible to downgrade to Radio 1.05.05.00 and IPL -1.01 and SPL-1.04 at some point if need be is this possible ?? Some say it is and some say it is not.
I also have been tempted by the ROMS for WM6 but cannnot make up my mind which to choose for the VARIO 2 to run better on. I dont use it for anything major just calling and wireless email via 3g or GPRS. Any users of the Vario 2 in the UK found a WM6 ROm that works great on the Vario 2 ?
skauk said:
will it be over written when and if T-Mobile issue a SHIP ROM for the VArio 2 ??
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It will be kept on device. It will only be over written if you flash the rom using SSPL.
skauk said:
Also I took the step of upgrading the RADIO to 1.41 again seems to work fine will this also be over written when and if they issue a SHIP ROM. ??
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Yes, unless you extract the radio from the NBH file prior to flashing.
skauk said:
I would like to know if its possible to downgrade to
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Radio 1.05.05.00
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No, now that you've flashed 1.41 your htc_boot is 0108. If you flash radio 1.05 you'll get a brick, as it has htc_boot 0106.
and IPL -1.01 and SPL-1.04
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Yes, it is possible, using SSPL.
Well before posting I have been reading the Wiki and looking on this site. Just wanna make sure that I have it correct.
Im planning to use a Cingular 8525 on TMobile.
So first I would have to use the v3a unlocker.
Then it would be wise to make sure I have the latest and greatest radio flash for reception.
Then I can pretty much throw any ROM from any provider or source on the device that I want.
If I am missing something please let me know, Im still reading and learning.
Thanks.
Welcome aboard Vasichko. Yeah, that's about the gist of it.
I'd recommend the 1.48 radio. But the quality can depend on your geographic location, so you may need to try a few different radio builds to see what works best for you.
But, all in all, you have the basics down. Just follow all the instructions with each step you take, and you'll do great.
Vasichko said:
Well before posting I have been reading the Wiki and looking on this site. Just wanna make sure that I have it correct.
Im planning to use a Cingular 8525 on TMobile.
So first I would have to use the v3a unlocker.
Then it would be wise to make sure I have the latest and greatest radio flash for reception.
Then I can pretty much throw any ROM from any provider or source on the device that I want.
If I am missing something please let me know, Im still reading and learning.
Thanks.
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Before you flash anything I'd recommend to flash Hard-SPL:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
Here are some excellent instructions:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27
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Welcome aboard Vasichko. Yeah, that's about the gist of it.
I'd recommend the 1.48 radio. But the quality can depend on your geographic location, so you may need to try a few different radio builds to see what works best for you.
But, all in all, you have the basics down. Just follow all the instructions with each step you take, and you'll do great.
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Im in Dallas, TX, usually dont have any issues with reception with TMobile.
Now if I do the HardSPL, should I do that first before attempting to unlock the SIM and CID?
Or, will the HardSPL unlock the SIM and CID for me?
JR_de said:
Before you flash anything I'd recommend to flash Hard-SPL:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
Here are some excellent instructions:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27
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Vasichko said:
Now if I do the HardSPL, should I do that first before attempting to unlock the SIM and CID?
Or, will the HardSPL unlock the SIM and CID for me?
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No,first step is to unlock it. You had that right. Use pof's v3a unlocker for that.
Second, HardSPL
Third, flash whatever ROM suits your mood for the day.
Thanks for the help guys. Did alot of reading and didnt know if I was going to have to wear a flame retardant suit when posting this.
TaurusBullba said:
No,first step is to unlock it. You had that right. Use pof's v3a unlocker for that.
Second, HardSPL
Third, flash whatever ROM suits your mood for the day.
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So is the HardSPL just a modified bootloader? Just from reading it this is what I am assuming.
JR_de said:
Before you flash anything I'd recommend to flash Hard-SPL:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
Here are some excellent instructions:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27
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Essentially, yes, it is a modifiied bootloader. There are several versions (I have 3 myself that I keep on DVD). Like was said earlier, use the MR VANX guide.
I had the 8525 and switched to both the Softbank x01HT version and the Nokia N95.
Any benefit of having the Softbank over the 8525 aside from the camera on the front?
crazyut said:
Essentially, yes, it is a modifiied bootloader. There are several versions (I have 3 myself that I keep on DVD). Like was said earlier, use the MR VANX guide.
I had the 8525 and switched to both the Softbank x01HT version and the Nokia N95.
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Softbank is very very very durable (the 8525 I used to have was broken after 1 drop from hip level); this phone has dropped 4 times on pavement and other than a few scratches, works and looks great.
Vasichko said:
Any benefit of having the Softbank over the 8525 aside from the camera on the front?
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I need it but I can't find it anyone got a link for me?
.0001 is g4 isn't it?
afaik this is installed, if you flash the no vendor id wm 5 aku 2.2 rom, which can be used for the first step of wm6 flashing.
but i don't know anything about a standalone version.
I have it on one of my prophets and wan't to upgrate the other prophet to 2.20 also because the one with 2.13 has a bigger battery drain then the one with 2.20 so this is also to test to see if it makes any diffrents to battery.
This one should upgrade SPL to 2.20.0001:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID.exe
mcupurdija said:
This one should upgrade SPL to 2.20.0001:
ftp://xda:[email protected]/RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID.exe
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Thanks I just wanted the SPL but I just flashed the rom don't have time to wait til I find it to confirme that SPL 2.20 uses less battery then 2.13
gullum said:
Thanks I just wanted the SPL but I just flashed the rom don't have time to wait til I find it to confirme that SPL 2.20 uses less battery then 2.13
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Ok I uploaded here. Someone needs to check why this forum doesnt allow normal user upload anymore.
http://cid-31fce4eb4116a028.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Prophet_G4_IPL_v2.20.0001.exe
kenxu said:
Ok I uploaded here. Someone needs to check why this forum doesnt allow normal user upload anymore.
http://cid-31fce4eb4116a028.skydrive.live.com/self.aspx/Public/Prophet_G4_IPL_v2.20.0001.exe
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i have 2.20.0000 can i upgrade to 2.20.0001???
Haad said:
i have 2.20.0000 can i upgrade to 2.20.0001???
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no 2.20.0000 is for g3 and 2.20.0001 is for g4
I have the SPL 2.20.0001 in my disk. but why I cannot upload it as a attachment?
and there's same one in this forum, it's a chinese web, I don't know it can help you or not.
http://www.it1861.net/bbs/attachment.php?aid=28418
gullum said:
no 2.20.0000 is for g3 and 2.20.0001 is for g4
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ok thnx. .
hhuchz said:
I have the SPL 2.20.0001 in my disk. but why I cannot upload it as a attachment?
and there's same one in this forum, it's a chinese web, I don't know it can help you or not.
http://www.it1861.net/bbs/attachment.php?aid=28418
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This forum doesnt support exe upload, you need to compress it. Also your link doesnt work.
Anyway, this forum lately having lots of problem on uploading. Not sure why.
can anybody post SPL 2.20 (for G3). Many thanks
gullum, please post the results of your tests here, I'm interested.
I was thinking of making complete benchmarks (not only perf.) before and after upgrading IPL or SPL, to get rid of that "what does it bring" question.
lastnikita said:
gullum, please post the results of your tests here, I'm interested.
I was thinking of making complete benchmarks (not only perf.) before and after upgrading IPL or SPL, to get rid of that "what does it bring" question.
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here is my resault
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=339492
seams that it's hardware and there is a good explnation why it that thread too
I was just wondering how many people still have spl 1.2 thanks for answering
irus said:
I was just wondering how many people still have spl 1.2 thanks for answering
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3.5 now wish i never upgraded should have stayed with 1.2
SPL 1.2. I am still on original HTC rom version 2.21.409.1 as thousands of others not upgraded yet
Using spl 3.5, now not much of worry, more cooks are providing.
Surely there must be at least one good reason for starting 3.5
using spl 1.2...
i havent upgraded it for several reasons...
spl1.2. My idea of the best ROM is one which does not even need all the momory already available in spl1.2. Don't want any bloatware in there. Just want it fast and lean, and bug free. I got the impression that it takes more skills to take things out of the stock ROM than to put more in more software, as removing the wrong thing would cause something to stop working.
I like to decide for myself which third party freeware to use. So, will not upgrade to spl3.5 in the future.
spl 3.5
I upgraded not knowing I would not be able to downgrade. I have no idea what other advantages or disadvantages there are to the spls.
apap said:
spl 3.5
I upgraded not knowing I would not be able to downgrade. I have no idea what other advantages or disadvantages there are to the spls.
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I can echo this exactly, I was asked to test AP4.0 and seems im suck with it for now. However im happy using AP4.0 for now and there is the stock ROM to use.
am with spl 1.2 because i recently bought the 7501 and still testing various roms. Since I learnt that spl 3.5 is a one way street I have held off going there.
tovarish
I changed to 3.5 fully aware that it was a one way street, but hope that there may be a revertion at some point if needed. My Ameo is well out of warranty, and looking a bit battered, so no chance of needing to return it
I was willing to change in order to try the latest ROMs and don't regret it, but having now used the current Irus ROM, I'd have been happy to stay on 1.2 as it's pretty much perfect for my needs.
Spl 3.5 I'm not sure yet if this was the best decision
Spl. 3.5
I dont know. I kind of like it....but there are some serious drawbacks.
Downgrade from 3.5
Now that cmonex has provided a way to downgrade from spl 3.5 I am wondering whether I should do it?
Can anyone provide reasons for or against downgrading?
Thanks,
Yeah, Im curious to. I just flashed to Irus Vanilla spl 3.5.
If I was to downgrade to spl 1.2 then flash to Irus Vanilla spl 1.2.....what would I have. More program Mem.? More ROM? More Storage? Less?
Thanks
CRU2008 said:
Yeah, Im curious to. I just flashed to Irus Vanilla spl 3.5.
If I was to downgrade to spl 1.2 then flash to Irus Vanilla spl 1.2.....what would I have. More program Mem.? More ROM? More Storage? Less?
Thanks
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you would have to ask cmonex to be sure but last time i asked her about the downgrade tool she said that even if you downgrade back to spl 1.2 it does not repartition the device so you will never get back the memory no matter what.
irus said:
you would have to ask cmonex to be sure but last time i asked her about the downgrade tool she said that even if you downgrade back to spl 1.2 it does not repartition the device so you will never get back the memory no matter what.
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I do believe that Comnex has to calrify this issue out coz if the memory will not be back as it was; so it does not make any sense to downgade again.
Comnex, would you kindly elaborate more on this issue and what are the benefits for the downgrade.
Cheers
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I do believe that Comnex has to calrify this issue out coz if the memory will not be back as it was; so it does not make any sense to downgade again.
Comnex, would you kindly elaborate more on this issue and what are the benefits for the downgrade.
Cheers
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This may not be entirely true at this point. I have downgraded and got all of memory and program storage back to the way it was prior to the upgrade. I am using the the new tool she put out.
I will be upgrading and downgrading as needed.
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This may not be entirely true at this point. I have downgraded and got all of memory and program storage back to the way it was prior to the upgrade. I am using the the new tool she put out.
I will be upgrading and downgrading as needed.
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Thank you cheif
Cheers
lpsi2000 said:
This may not be entirely true at this point. I have downgraded and got all of memory and program storage back to the way it was prior to the upgrade. I am using the the new tool she put out.
I will be upgrading and downgrading as needed.
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so you have 144.04 under total storage?
irus said:
so you have 144.04 under total storage?
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Ipsi2000,
I'm very interested in your answer to irus' question. Can you confirm if you have 144.04 under total storage?
If yes, I might just try out spl3.5, knowing it is completely reversible now.
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for those who don't know:
Security Unlock lets you flash radios from other devices... technically speaking you can flash any radio, the Diamond, Raphael, Blackstone and Kovsky radios are NOT compatible, they will kill your device and cause biblical plagues - Rhodium will work fine though.
CID unlock is largely redundant, however, it's quite useful if you like to keep your device on a stock SPL as it means you can flash any official ROM regardless of which brand it's intended for without changing SPL.
Olipro said:
it's quite useful if you like to keep your device on a stock SPL as it means you can flash any official ROM regardless of which brand it's intended for without changing SPL.
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Hi,
Does this mean that if I unlocked using the CID unlocker tool, I would be able to flash from a T-Mobile ROM to the stock HTC one?
I am having problems validating hardspl due to internet connection problems so this may be an alternate solution.
Sorry if this is a silly question.
maxcherry said:
Hi,
Does this mean that if I unlocked using the CID unlocker tool, I would be able to flash from a T-Mobile ROM to the stock HTC one?
I am having problems validating hardspl due to internet connection problems so this may be an alternate solution.
Sorry if this is a silly question.
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Please be advised that the Unlocker also uses a validator.
Regards,
EqX
Curses.
Thanks for the info
the unlocker comes with Hard-SPL bundled into it, but it'll only Hard-SPL a device that's paid for.
Topaz/Diamond 2 CID/Security/SIM Unlocker
that's great news
maxcherry said:
Curses.
Thanks for the info
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don't worry, just PM me & I'll help with the HardSPL.
Hi
Thank U. I bought it, and I will try it today. After this program can I change the radio rom for free, The SIM unlock is still?
Breki said:
Hi
Thank U. I bought it, and I will try it today. After this program can I change the radio rom for free, The SIM unlock is still?
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Correct, the unlock will remain. The Radio this program flashes is a temporary one for unlocking purposes only, so you change radio at the end of it .
Dave
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Question Mr Oli or cmonex:
If Rhodium device is similar, why HARDSPL and other stuff cant be totally applied to Rhodium device?? I mean, some memory issue or smth??
If is a stupid question, just dont answer... Is just I dont know
tramuyo said:
Question Mr Oli or cmonex:
If Rhodium device is similar, why HARDSPL and other stuff cant be totally applied to Rhodium device?? I mean, some memory issue or smth??
If is a stupid question, just dont answer... Is just I dont know
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They're different. This is low level stuff we're hacking here... . Using the wrong SPL with either: 1. not work, or 2. brick the device (go find the guy who put a TP 1 CDMA SPL on his GSM TP2).
Dave
Oh.. Ok. Right answer!
btw. Flashing CDMA SPL in GSM thing surely will brick, what a stupid action!
If i unlock MDA Compact V with *unlock service - its once and FOREVER or maybe its gone after HARDspl, flashing ?
nikor4 said:
If i unlock MDA Compact V with *unlock service - its once and FOREVER or maybe its gone after HARDspl, flashing ?
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It's forever, changing the SPL, ROM or radio will not remove it.
Dave
Never mind -- found my answer.....
DaveShaw said:
It's forever, changing the SPL, ROM or radio will not remove it.
Dave
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with the exception of Security lock, that can be reversed, but the SIM lock has no effect on warranty
Olipro said:
with the exception of Security lock, that can be reversed, but the SIM lock has no effect on warranty
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just to be 100% precise, we all know that of course sim lock can be put back too, but it is really pointless
What i need for use your soft to unlock
medianet18 said:
What i need for use your soft to unlock
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a PC running XP or Vista, a device and a cable to connect it.