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hey))) as promised, the Soft-SPL and Hard-SPL
1. Soft SPL - loaded to ram temporarily, erased after reboot, use it to flash HardSPL or tested working roms.
2. Hard SPL - A version which is flashed to rom.
So, what`s this?
1. Based on oxygen spl, but
1. Doesn`t check CID
2. KeyCard security is reset
3. Allows to flash unsigned (custom) nbh files.
http://rapidshare.com/files/65732449/hspl.7z.html
Instructions:
1. Copy spl.nb, spl.lnk and jumpspl.exe to the root of device, hold camera and launch spl.lnk - you`ll see the white screen
2. Connect USB to pc
3. From the flasher folder run ROMUpdateUtility.exe and follow instructions to flash the Hard-SPL if needed. or you can flash *ANY* oxygen rom
4. After flashing Hard-Spl, to avoid reflashing, use
nbhextract ruu_signed.nbh
with any official update.it will dump the nbh. you`ll see some file like 00_OS.nb0 or 04_OS.nb0, any *_OS.nb0
use Htc Rom Tool (can be found on forum) and go to build rom, select OXYGEN, use 1.0.000.0 version, and go to system box, and press "..."
Load your os.nb0 and press build rom. then you can use this nbh to flash os. just replace original nbh file within updater directory.
p.s. sorry, have problems with wm6 - no info when i`ll finish it
Good Jobs :d
THANX SPV3DEV foor tool . WM6 for tis device ?
THANK YOU GREAT JOB. not tested yet. but thanks for the efforts.
how is WM6 comming as you promised?
sp3dev,
Thanks I have CID unlocked my phone.
Please I need to SIM unlock it.
how I can do it?
Please help.
Doesn't work for me.
Hi,
All is OK unless I connect USB...
After run ROMUpdateUtility.exe it shows me error, that phone hasn't connection
with PC.
I use Windows Vista.
quell said:
Hi,
All is OK unless I connect USB...
After run ROMUpdateUtility.exe it shows me error, that phone hasn't connection
with PC.
I use Windows Vista.
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You passed in boot mode? Long push camera and short power.
No...I didn't pass. Phone has white screen, when I run RomUpdateutility.exe before flashing shows me error.
Have ideo when your WM6 rom will be finish ?
Thx for the tool , great job .
wm6
HI. Please Guide coking rom for Htc S310? Thanx
quell said:
Hi,
All is OK unless I connect USB...
After run ROMUpdateUtility.exe it shows me error, that phone hasn't connection
with PC.
I use Windows Vista.
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I've this problem too. Running windows vista aswell. Anyone found a solution?
RUU on vista
the solution is here:
http://www.modaco.com/content/Windo...U-on-Vista-It-can-be-done-the-ultimate-guide/
Hello all
my phone is fully unlocked
i soft-spl my orange c100(htc 310) and when i tried to hard-spl it just crashed wile writing the new spl
now i am stuck at tri-color boot screen
Does somebody have orange c100 romania rom?
Thanks
Maybe you will help me...
sp3dev said:
4. After flashing Hard-Spl, to avoid reflashing, use
nbhextract ruu_signed.nbh
with any official update.it will dump the nbh. you`ll see some file like 00_OS.nb0 or 04_OS.nb0, any *_OS.nb0
use Htc Rom Tool (can be found on forum) and go to build rom, select OXYGEN, use 1.0.000.0 version, and go to system box, and press "..."
Load your os.nb0 and press build rom. then you can use this nbh to flash os. just replace original nbh file within updater directory.
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Hello!
Maybe you Sir have an official Oxygene ROM image? Maybe you dumped it for yourself before all thos updates? I am extremally looking for it Please let me know if you could send it or upload somewhere.
Best greetings,
RA
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Hi,
Where do I place hard spl?
When pressing this I first press camera and then open spl.ink ? Or is there another way I should do this?
i am from romania and i have spv c100.
if you could tell me how to back-up my rom i will help you.
hi SP3DEV
in step 1. "Copy spl.nb, spl.lnk and jumpspl.exe to the root of device, hold camera and launch spl.lnk - you`ll see the white screen" how do I do this? I copied the 3 mentioned files to root directory but how do I hold the camera and launch spl.lnk at the same time. Please explain this thoroughly. I just bought an HTC S310 and want to upgrade my toy. Thank you much
charlietruong said:
in step 1. "Copy spl.nb, spl.lnk and jumpspl.exe to the root of device, hold camera and launch spl.lnk - you`ll see the white screen" how do I do this? I copied the 3 mentioned files to root directory but how do I hold the camera and launch spl.lnk at the same time. Please explain this thoroughly. I just bought an HTC S310 and want to upgrade my toy. Thank you much
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same problem.. any solution?
Cease & Desist!
Hard-SPL is *MY* trademark, I never said you could use it.
PSYCHE!
just kidding, but tell me sp3dev, when you disasm the SPL; are you actually rebasing the file, or just going at it by trial and error... because it shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to hack up a Hard-SPL and SSPL.
Also... really you should only call it Hard-SPL if it prevents itself from being overwritten, otherwise it's just a USPL... not that I particularly mind.
I was trying to make upgrade from wm5 to wm6,and was looking in tutorial xda-developers > Prophet > Prophet mobile 6> New WM6 Upgrade Guide. First,I found a Upgrade_HardSPL_G4.rar, and did what was said in tutorial,copy the 3 files from the jumpspl.zip to the root directory of your Prophet and then unplug / disconnect Prophet,Execute the SPL.lnk IN THE DEVICE, then you see Prophet in all bright or white screen,Execute the ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4 (I have a g4 device) to upgrade hardspl. I got message that my update utility was old and that I need new. Then I restarted device,just run ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4 from the hardspl folder and instalation went smooth,pda restarted and worked well. Then I went back on xda-developers > Prophet > Prophet mobile 6> New WM6 Upgrade Guide,found this sentence: ''Step 3 and 4 are necessary only if the WM6 rom you have downloaded instead of nk.nbf has os.nb file and the ExtROM folder'', and as I downloaded wm61_korand_3_1.rar that contains only nk.nbf file,I put it in Update_Package\Update Utilities,and run ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4 fron that folder. The instalation finished and pda booted in bootloader. After that I tried flashing Shadow My Edition 2,no DualSIM,and followed the instructions to recover pda from wiki/ prophet recovery(downloaded PDAMobiz_Prophet_WM6_V1.00_Step1),everything was the same,always bootloader. Is there a help for my prophet? Could someone give me a step by step istruction how to bring it to life? Any help is welcome. Thanks
What is the IPL/SPL displayed?
Are you sure your device is a G4?
Try a hard reset.
Try this again: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Prophet_recovery
IPL 2.58.0001
SPL 2.58.0001
I'm sure that my device is g4. Did a hard reset and it went to bootloader again. Is there a hope? I will try http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...ophet_recovery, but I noticed that when I run RUU and after verificatio informations on my pda it shows image version :_____________(blank),,then I click update,and then it shows
From:
image version :
To:
image version :
there is no numbers.
If you can enter bootloader, the device is recoverable.
HardSPL???
nikolah said:
I was trying to make upgrade from wm5 to wm6,and was looking in tutorial xda-developers > Prophet > Prophet mobile 6> New WM6 Upgrade Guide. First,I found a Upgrade_HardSPL_G4.rar, and did what was said in tutorial,copy the 3 files from the jumpspl.zip to the root directory of your Prophet and then unplug / disconnect Prophet,Execute the SPL.lnk IN THE DEVICE, then you see Prophet in all bright or white screen,Execute the ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4 (I have a g4 device) to upgrade hardspl. I got message that my update utility was old and that I need new. Then I restarted device,just run ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4 from the hardspl folder and instalation went smooth,pda restarted and worked well. Then I went back on xda-developers > Prophet > Prophet mobile 6> New WM6 Upgrade Guide,found this sentence: ''Step 3 and 4 are necessary only if the WM6 rom you have downloaded instead of nk.nbf has os.nb file and the ExtROM folder'', and as I downloaded wm61_korand_3_1.rar that contains only nk.nbf file,I put it in Update_Package\Update Utilities,and run ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4 fron that folder. The instalation finished and pda booted in bootloader. After that I tried flashing Shadow My Edition 2,no DualSIM,and followed the instructions to recover pda from wiki/ prophet recovery(downloaded PDAMobiz_Prophet_WM6_V1.00_Step1),everything was the same,always bootloader. Is there a help for my prophet? Could someone give me a step by step istruction how to bring it to life? Any help is welcome. Thanks
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would you mind to read me thread?
dioxda2,I read your thread. and I will now try a other hardspl that you linked there. Was that the remark you wanted me to come to my notice?
Same Issue
I face the same issue.. have tried hard reset, hardSPL and downgrading to WM5 ROM.. only the downgrade is working.. but every time I try to upgrade to WM6 it enters RGB screen.. have tried with atleast 5 WM6 ROM... any senior member to help pls.
georgexavier said:
I face the same issue.. have tried hard reset, hardSPL and downgrading to WM5 ROM.. only the downgrade is working.. but every time I try to upgrade to WM6 it enters RGB screen.. have tried with atleast 5 WM6 ROM... any senior member to help pls.
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there are sucessful cases , please read my post or.... are you using Vista?
If so, you need other solution. (not with me ... sorry ~~ )
georgexavier said:
I face the same issue.. have tried hard reset, hardSPL and downgrading to WM5 ROM.. only the downgrade is working.. but every time I try to upgrade to WM6 it enters RGB screen.. have tried with atleast 5 WM6 ROM... any senior member to help pls.
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What is the SPL of your device?
When recovering to WM5 you better NOT use the Mobis step 1. Any other step 1 or NVID will be fine. The Mobis ROM is too manipulated for flashing their own WM6 ROM. It will give all kinds of problems when it is used for other purposes.
I tried recovery with RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_QtekWWE_Ship.exe
and it reported error,saying that it's only for upgrade. Where to find NVID
nikolah said:
I tried recovery with RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_QtekWWE_Ship.exe
and it reported error,saying that it's only for upgrade. Where to find NVID
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see my thread la~~~~
dioxda2,I have read your thread. This is what I know at the moment,and what I think it should be done (correct me if I make any mistake):
-my pda boots in bootloader mode
-it shows on screen IPL:2.58.0001, SPL:2.58.0001
-it's G4 model
-it has no hardspl on it
First one wild shot:
1. Download this jumpspl http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329147
2.follow the instructions,and instead nk.nbf file from desired rom I put a nk.nbf file found in hardspl rar archive to the SoftSPL folder ,and hopefully flash hrdspl.
3.from bootloader flash any desired wm6 rom with RUU
Second solution:
1.download PVTemp
2.try to flash it from bootloader
3.if it's ok,then on to the next step like on your page one for old method.
Is there something else,diferent way to do this from bootloader?
Thanks for all help
In bootloader, try to flash this: ftp://xda:[email protected]/RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_NVID.exe
nikolah said:
dioxda2,I have read your thread. This is what I know at the moment,and what I think it should be done (correct me if I make any mistake):
-my pda boots in bootloader mode
-it shows on screen IPL:2.58.0001, SPL:2.58.0001
-it's G4 model
-it has no hardspl on it
First one wild shot:
1. Download this jumpspl http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=329147
2.follow the instructions,and instead nk.nbf file from desired rom I put a nk.nbf file found in hardspl rar archive to the SoftSPL folder ,and hopefully flash hrdspl.
3.from bootloader flash any desired wm6 rom with RUU
Second solution:
1.download PVTemp
2.try to flash it from bootloader
3.if it's ok,then on to the next step like on your page one for old method.
Is there something else,diferent way to do this from bootloader?
Thanks for all help
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Hi there ~~~~ tell you what~~ ^_^
1. there are 2 ways to upgrade
a. " New " Method.
b. " Old" method.
2. for more update rom flashing.... better have you device hardSPL.
then you can go by 3 means to flash....
1. straight upgrade that is: connect to PC via activesync, activate RUU right ahead ( I don't like this method as sometimes will stuck @ bootloader,
2. copy the 3 files from the jumpspl to the prophet's root directory then activate manually...
3. force bootloader ( by manually buttons combination and not reboot in 3 color hang )...
then 2 and 3 is fine, ( 3 is more convenience though), you should see " USB " at the bottom prophet screen if you did things right. ^_^,
then flash...... ^_^
This is my [size=+2]little handmade tool [/size], a combination tool with Taiwan Cook - YouZii and XDA cook - Korand,
just unzip, execute the " UPGRADE.cmd " , the some on screen clicks, wait and done. !!!
Don't forget to hardSPL before so. OK?
Enjoy ~~~
A Batch flashing tool and Korands clean rom 3.1... Check it out ! ^_^
P.S. Connection Error? Please try again ~~ ^_^
nikolah said:
I tried recovery with RUU_Prophet_220734_2207114_024721_QtekWWE_Ship.exe
and it reported error,saying that it's only for upgrade. Where to find NVID
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You will find it here:
ftp://ftp.xda-developers.com/Uploads/Prophet/Prophet-roms/
Hi guys, for donations:
EDIT: see Raphael Elite Project ROM thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=2565341 also, donations list will continue there.
UPDATE 2: [SIZE=+2]Hard-SPL released![/SIZE]
[size=+2]NOTE: This is NOT a SIM unlocker - it also doesn't unlock Security for other radios. if you need that, GO HERE[/size]
thanks to Chainfire, martinitime and many others for testing!
Instructions:
1) download Hard-SPL package from attachment, extract to an empty folder. make sure it's launched from a local drive (not through network drive, etc.)
2) you must Have Phone Synced with PC in Windows Mobile!
3) run RaphaelHardSPL-Unsigned_190_1_3.exe,
4) follow steps in the RUU, check device for prompts after PC shows loading bar.
5) it should go to black screen now.
6) SPL flashes, device automatically reboots, job done.
7) to confirm you got it installed, go into bootloader mode (tricolour screen!) and verify the screen shows 1.90.OliNex.
NOTE: you will not see the SPL version during normal boot, that is the OS version, not SPL!
to enter bootloader mode to see version: with the device turned on, press and hold the volume down button, then press the reset button with the stylus tip, then release the volume down button when bootloader tricolour screen appears.
NOTE 2: anyone having problems with the device entering SSPL automatically, please copy SSPLManual.exe from second attachment to the device and run it. then once the screen is black, run RUU manually. i.e. you run the RUU on the PC, if it isn't obvious.
NOTE 3: this is unsigned Hard-SPL. no limitations on flashing ROMs or radio packages. also, this has overwrite protection, if someone needs to revert to stock SPL for warranty reasons, we will soon post a stock SPL downgrade package.
NOTE 4: do not use this RUU for anything other than SPL flashing (i.e. hardspl or stock spl restore)!!! if you want to flash some other rom, then use customruu from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=410761
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UPDATE: STEP BY STEP HOW TO RETURN TO STOCK SPL - FOR WARRANTY REASONS ONLY!
0. be sure to first restore stock OS, and stock radio. stock SPL is always to be done last!!
1. download the stock spl package from this post.
2. also download the original hardspl from the attachments in this post.
3. run the hardspl exe but do not click anything in RUU yet. just let the hardspl EXE extract the files for flashing.
4. the SPL you want to revert to is a .NBH file, put the NBH in the extracted hardspl package, overwriting the original NBH file in it!
5. continue with the RUU (or if needed, run SSPL-Manual.exe manually, then run RUU when it goes to black screen), it goes to 100%, reboots, done.
+6. to verify, volume down + reset, see version number on tricolour screen, should now just say 1.90.0000.
that's it.
will hopefull get one in a week or so as my contract is up for renewal on saturday but stocks are non existent at moment or so ive heard they sold out.
spzero said:
will hopefull get one in a week or so as my contract is up for renewal on saturday but stocks are non existent at moment or so ive heard they sold out.
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is raphael out on tmobile uk?
still waiting for its release, once i get it lets test the spl
sumitescp said:
is raphael out on tmobile uk?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2440132&postcount=23
And the next few threads...
Ta
Dave
uhhh.. its a stupid question but how u can say "We have HARD-SPL ready" if u dont have one to test??
I dont know... Its like go to the lions without protection
Of course we dont expect dead devices, but... How is that about "hard-spl" ready?
tramuyo said:
uhhh.. its a stupid question but how u can say "We have HARD-SPL ready" if u dont have one to test??
I dont know... Its like go to the lions without protection
Of course we dont expect dead devices, but... How is that about "hard-spl" ready?
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yeah, exactly this is why we need testing. it will most probably need extra tweaking, otherwise we would have just posted the file
Ok cmonex! I will inform you when I have a Raphael for testing, just as Diamond
Sat with one in my hand Right now.
What you need me to do?
so we have on person with raphael, how is it going with unsigned hardspl?
What does Hard-SPL stand for?
I wanttt, I wanttttttt... This is the only missing piece of software for my future Raphael, already have the AT&T ROM and Raphael ROM kitchen.
well I had a dedicated tester... he disappeared
rhedgehog: I'll get back to you on this
but it would all be so much easier with a device physically available here...
cmonex said:
well I had a dedicated tester... he disappeared
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I say we chase after him with torches and pitchforks, the angry mob WILL get that Raphael!!!
happy to help.
may not have it for much longer, but i'll do what i can.....
Olipro, Cmonex,
I 'should' have 3 Raphael's (Voda) for testing around the 27th. If you have not had anyone help test with pre-release units by then count me in. I am pushing for them a little earlier but we shall see.
John
I've got one device my friend. Should be able to test Monday if you want me to.
Cheers
testers
anyone who got the raphael please send me MSN contact info.
djwillis: really appreciate that
hi,
i have brand new raphael.
my icq 3255560
kamma said:
hi,
i have brand new raphael.
my icq XXXXXX
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added you on ICQ. please accept my auth request and add me too
Hello Everyone!
This is a step by step guide for unlocking the SPL of your HTC P3400 or P3400i.Please read and follow everything given here carefully and you will have your phone unlocked within 15 minutes.
This is a step taken in order to minimize the accidental bricking scenerios happening almost everyday here.
The Guide is divided into 2 Parts, A FAQ section and the Unlocking Guide Section. I request you to please read all of this before doing any furthur steps. ROM Flashing can be very dangerous if not done properly.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) Read Carefully Please
Q1. What is the basic information about my phone that i would need to get started with this process or for troubleshooting?
Ans. The basic information that you need is displayed on the white htc splash screen that shows up when you start your phone. This inludes:
ONBL version, SPL version, GSM or Radio version and OS version.
Apart from that, you will also need the serial number of your device. This can be found behind the battery on your device or on one side of the packaging box in which your device came.
An optional thing that may come handy is the version number of your ROM which can be found by going to Start > Settings > System > Device Information. Look for the ROM Version there.
Q2. What is SPL, Why it needs patching, and what are the things i need to keep in mind?
Ans. SPL or Second Program Loader is a part of your phone's firmware. Its responsible for both loading of operating system and it is also used by operating system for some low level tasks. By Default, HTC and Other Manufacturers too, design it in such a way that it does not allows custom ROMs to be flashed in the phone. It does no by checking for the Digital Signature of HTC on roms. So it need to be patched in order to flash custom ROMs made by chefs in this forum.
There are two SPLs available right now for P3400 and P3400i. One is Olipro's SPL for Old Gene and Second is Orefkov's SPL for New Gene. These should be used according to the device they are meant for. Using wrong SPL can make your device dead.
One more thing is, SPL is needed to be updated just once. Only one of the given SPLs will work for you and you will never need to patch it again. This is true for those situations too when you flash a rom and your phone does not boots past the White HTC splash screen. In that case too, As you have just flashed an incompatible ROM, you just need to use another, compatible ROM to get your phone back. NEVER UPDATE YOUR SPL ONCE IT IS PATCHED BY EITHER OF THE METHODS
Q3. How can i be sure which version i need to use, i am not sure whether i have an old gene or new gene?
Ans. Earlier it was being thought that one can differentiate between New Gene and Old Gene on the basis of Onbl and Serial Nos. But this has not found to be true as evident from many cases of bricking.
One of the possible checks for knowing that is if your phone originally came with Windows Mobile 5, its probably an old gene, and If it came with Windows Mobile 6, its probably an New Gene. However, this is also not a concrete basis to decide the version of SPL.
So i recommend to follow these steps, These should work for any Gene without problem.
1. Use the Olipro method first. It will work properly if your device is an old gene.
2. If it fails and your phone becomes dead, just follow the instructions for using Gene Unbricker for new gene and your phone will be back again. This way, your new gene will be flashed with Orefkov's method.
Q4. Are there any precautions that i need to take when selecting a ROM for flashing to my device?
Ans. Yes, there are indeed some things that you need to keep in mind before making mind to flash a ROM.
1. Make sure your SPL is patched, ie. On boot screen it should have either SPL 1.10.Olip displayed in case of an old gene OR SPL 1.07.Oref in case of a new gene. If it is not, patch it using the Guide given below. If it is, dont ever try to patch it again.
2. After patching your SPL you will become sure that whether your phone is a new gene or old, because of knowing the version of SPL that worked for you. Now, never choose a ROM which is not built for your phone. Only use ROMs appropriate for you phone. And if you ever accidently flash a ROM of wrong version, dont panic. Just flash another ROM for your version and your phone will be back.
3. In general, never try to downgrade your ROM. Means if your original ROM was WM 5 and you upgraded to WM 6 or 6.1 Dont try to downgrade to WM5. This is specially true for WM 5 because of reasons i'll explain later.
Q5. Why is it not recommended to downgrade the OS version, ie. moving to a previous ROM version?
Ans. There is no problem actually in doing so. But there are some situations that needs to be taken care of. What happens is, Somtimes, the previous version of Original ROMs from htc, contain the older version of SPL that is very specifically made for that version of ROM.So if you flash this ROM, your SPL will again become locked. This is specially true for original WM 5 ROMs
In case your phone came with WM5 originally, and the version of ROM exactly with the one that was originally on your device, It wont give any problem. But if this ROM is not exactly the version your phone originally came with, this will brick your device and you'll have to take it to service center. No homemade solutions works then.
Even bigger problem arises when your phone came with Wm 6 originally and you try to downgrade it to WM 5. This will certainly brick your device and force you to take it to service center. SO DONT EVER TRY TO DOWNGRADE A GENE TO WM5 IF IT ORIGINALLY CAME WITH WM 6.
ROMs created by users here do not contain the ONBL, SPL and GSM parts (dont worry about the names). These only contain the OS part which is safe to use.
Q6. What are the things i can try if i get a problem while this process?
Ans. You shouldn't get any trouble if you take all the precautions, but even if you do, you can try :
1. If your gene is bricked by Olipro SPL, use the gene unbricker for new gene by Orefkov.
2. If you flashed your phone with a ROM made by some user on this forum and it doesn't works, just flash another version of the ROM or some other compatible ROM. NO need to touch anything else.
3. If you downgraded/Upgraded using any of the Original HTC ROMs and your phone is bricked, try the JTAG Method by Orefkov. Search for it, you'll easily find it. If even that doesn't helps, Take your device to service center.
Q7. What is bootloader mode, and how do i enter it?
Ans. Bootloader mode is a special mode which is use to flash ROMs. Bootloader is the part of your phone's firmware that kicks in even before SPL and initializes it. You may need to enter this mode while patching your SPL or sometimes while flashing a ROM. To do that, Shutdown your phone, Press and Hold the Camera Button and press the power button or the soft reset key using your stylus. This will take you to a 3 colored screen with your Onbl and SPL version displayed on it. This is called the Bootloader mode.
Q8. What is Hard Reset and Soft Reset and how to do it?
Ans. Soft reset is a second name for restarting your phone. It can be done using power button too but sometimes, when the phone is hanged, it needs to be done by pressing the soft reset key, situated in a small hole near the mini usb port you use for charging and headfone, using your stylus. Your phone will restart immediately without any harm. But if you have any unsaved data, like an open, edited word file or a text message half written and not saved, they will be lost. But all your saved data is safe.
Hard reset is something that needs to be done when there is some problem with the phone that is not being solved using any standard method or restarting the phone. This method erases all the files and data in phone memory (not SD card) and makes your phone as it came new from factory or just after a fresh ROM upgrade. You'll loose all your emails, calender items, Todo list, sms, contacts etc. But most of the problems get solved using this. So before using this, backup your PIM data using utilities like PIM Backup by dotfred etc.
To do a hard reset, shutdown your phone, Press and hold the two soft keys (the keys above the call accept and call reject keys) and press the reset button using stylus. A black screen will appear warning you about the consequesnces. Press the Green key (call accept key) to start the process.
The Step By Step Guide
The Step By Step Guide
CAUTION: DO NOT UPDATE ROM OF A PHONE THAT IS SIM LOCKED. THE RESULTS ARE UNKNOWN BUT MOST OF THE TIMES IT PREVENTS YOU FROM USING THE PHONE ANY FURTHUR!!
If you like to backup your existing rom first, follow this guide by Ankit360 to do it : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3215838&postcount=20
Step 1: Download the Tools
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Download the tools zip file from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/81084740/fa599d63/SPL_Unlocking_Tools.html
Its a self extracting file, just start it and give a path and it will unzip all the files in your chosen folder. Inside the extracted folder you will find these things:
1. SPL Updater : Inside it there are 2 folders, Olipro and Orefkov. These contain the two SPL patchers that we need to use.
2. ROM Update Utility : This contains the ROM update utility we will need to flash a ROM. Unzip it into a folder.
3. USBDriver4ActiveSyncVista : This contains a special driver for Windows Mobile Device Center in Vista that you need to use to successfully update your ROM. Unzip it in a folder too.
4. Download a ROM appropriate for your device: Which one is appropriate, you'll only know after updating your SPL. So do this step after that. But in any case, here is a link to a good ROM, created by me, which is available for both new and old gene:
Sumit's Pro Users ROM (WM 6.1, for new and old gene)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467796
Step 2: Preparing your phone
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1. Copy the file gene_hspl.exe from the SPL Updater\Olipro folder that you got in step 1 to the phone memory.
2. First, on your phone, Go to Start > Settings > Connections > USB to PC. Here, uncheck the checkbox : enable advance nerwork functionality. Click OK. Disconnect and Reconnect the USB cable to your pc.
Step 3: Prepare your Computer (Please pay attention, this is crucial!)
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XP Users
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There is not much you need to do. Just open task manager and kill the Active Sync executable from the processes tab. Its named as wcescomm.exe.
Vista/Windows 7 Users
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You need to take these steps :
1. Go to desktop, right click Computer, and select Manage. Go to Device Manager. Now under the section Mobile Devices, Double Click : Smartphone USB Sync.
2. On the Drivers tab, click "Update Driver..." button. On next screen click : "Browse my computer for driver software".
3. Click : "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computers". Click "Have Disk.." on next screen. Click "Browse..." and go to the folder extracted in step 1. There, go to USBDriverforActiveSyncVista folder. Here select the file "wceusbsh.inf" and click OK.
4. Click Next and finish the wizard.
NOte : YOU NEED TO DO THIS TO SEE THE "USB" BUTTON IN MTTY WINDOW IN LATER STEPS. DONT SKIP IT!
Step 4: Use the Olipro method first.
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Open File manager on your phone. Go to the location on phone memory where you saved gene_hspl.exe. Tap on it to run it. Your phone will restart after a short pause.
Now there are two chances :
a) If its done alright, you'll see SPL 1.10.Olip on your boot screen and your phone will boot just fine. And it confirms that you have an old gene. You do not need to do Step5. Proceed to Step 6.
b) If it doesn't boots, and only green and red keys blink, Don't worry. Your phone is bricked but you'll get it back using orefkov's method in a minute. Proceed to next step. And this confirms that you have a new gene.
Step 5: Use the Orefkov Unlocker
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1. Remove the battery, SIM card and SD Card of your phone and press the Power key for 20 seconds to draw out any residual power from the phone.
2. Replace the battery but not the SIM and SD card, and don't start the phone yet. Press and hold the Camera button and then press the Power button or Soft Reset button. Phone will come to boot loader mode (tricolor screen) and SPL 1.10.Olip will be displayed.
3. Connect the USB cable. The text USB will appear on the bottom of the screen.
4. On PC, go to the folder Orefkov in the folder extracted in step 1 and run the Mtty1_42.exe. Press the button "USB" in the window that opened.
5. In the window that opened, type the following command (don't use copy paste please) and press enter:
Code:
set 32 1
You'll see a response from phone.
6. Type the following command BUT DON'T PRESS ENTER YET:
Code:
ls boot.bin
Note : that is small L and small s in that command, dont mistake it with I.
Now, hold down the Camera button on phone, and press the enter key on computer. After a while, the screen will become White. Continue pressing the Camera button for 10 more seconds.
7. Now release the camera button, close the MTTY program and run ROMUpdateUtility.exe in the same folder, not the one outside it. That one is for RAM flashing that we will use later. Check the boxes in each step and click Next Next and then at last Update. Let it finish the process. Your phone will restart.
8. Now on the splash screen you'll see the info with updated SPL version. The version of SPL will be 1.07.Oref.
Congrats! you have successfully patched your SPL.
Step 6: Flash the ROM
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Now let the phone boot once and then shutdown it. Insert your SIM card, but not the SD card. Go to the PC and copy the ROM file (it must be names RUU_Signed.nbh. Rename it if it has some other name.) into the ROM Update Utility folder that is outside the Orefkov and SPL Patcher folder.
Now press and hold the camera button and start your phone to go into the Boot loader mode once again.
Now Run the RomUpdateUtility.exe and follow her instructions. Please make sure that you are not running RomUpdateUtility inside the Orefkov folder in SPL Updater folder. You must use the one outside, in the RomUpdateUtility folder. Your phone will automatically go into bootloader mode and a progress bar will be displayed on both phone and PC. Once it completes, your phone will restart again and you'll get the phone with the brand new ROM.
Step 7 : Set your PC and Phone back to normal
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This step is only needed in case you are using Vista.
The driver we updated in Vista will not work for normal active sync operation. So you'll need to set it back to the original version. There are two ways to do that. Either, uninstall and reinstall the Windows Mobile Device Center Or Follow the same procedure gicen in Step 3 but instead on clicking the "Have Disk button", choose the driver from the list already given.
The driver that you need to install can be identified by have a newer version given in front of its name. Also, the newer driver's name includes "Microsoft Corporation" while the older one has only "Microsoft".
You can Put back your SD card now.
On your phone, again go to the Start > Settings > Connections > USB and check the checkbox there and click OK.
That's it! You are Done.
Credits
Thanks to these people whom work helped me greatly in writing this Tutorial:
Ankit360 for writing the original tutorial.
Olipro for providing the SPL for old gene.
Orefkov for providing the Gene Unbricker for New GENE.
Nevermind_me for sharing his real experience as an end user and help in updating the guide.
NEW BEE
The info being provided is very informative,there is no way i can go wrong with these steps.hope it helps unbricking my phone.thanks to the people involved for making it happen.you guys rock.gonna try these steps will let you know if i got it rite.
your fellow new bee
I TRIED THE SUMMITS STEP B STEP GUIDE AT THE POINT WHER MMTTY PROG SUPPOSE TO MAKE SCREEN ON PHONE GO WHITE IT GIVES ERROR MESSAGE SOMETHING ABOUT CAN'T DOWNLOAD IMAGE,OR SOMETHNG
My P3400i SR8XX is OLD or NEW?
Hi! Crazy & Ankit,
I am from Delhi and having P3400i with SR. HT8XXXX, onbl-1.17.000,spl-1.17.000,os-1.8.00.
In the past I have flashed several times of cooked rom by chayn & lomlom without changing to permanent HSPL. It was done by temporary CID unlock method as running jumpsp.exe while pressing and holding Camera+VoiceReco button and flashing. Presently we are using Vista Design build 20270 by Chayn and and still my onbl& spl displays 1.17.000.
Today I tried to flash Ankit M2D rom using previous method, flash completed successfully, device restarted but stuck on boot loader. Then i restore my Gene by RUU_Gene_hTC_Asia_India_1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90_Ship and then flashed Chayn Vista Design 20270 which is working fine.
Please confirm whether my Gene is NEW or OLD as if it were NEW then Ankit's ROM Should work. Sorry for my bad english.
Thanks..........
Yours is an old gene i guess. Using Serial No, ONBL and SPL versions for recognizing your phone as a new or old gene is not reliable. chyan and lomlom's both have provided some excellent roms for both new and old gene so i cant say about that also. But ya, if Ankit's ROM is not working then yours is an old gene, i am 99% sure.
Thanks for your quick response to our query. Further, could you please advise me better ROM for me to Flash.
Also, I have created 1% increment battery dll and tested on my gene which is working fine. Is it possible to include it in your ROM.
@krazy
Oh Boy! Now we have an old Gene (3400i) with 8 series number and 1.17 onbl. Great going HTC !
Guess you have some really busy time coming up.
BTW:
Do you know typing? Better learn it soon .
What to say brother, HTC is just making things difficult, i guess they want to sell the higher end mobiles too. But i dont understand, apart from WinMo 6.1, their higher end mobiles have faster and greater hardware. So how come flashing a gene with WM 6.1 and Manilla 2D can affect their sales? I wont go for a P3400i if i had the money to buy a diamond even if both of them can/already have WM 6.1.
I know typing very well, you might have got some idea from the amount of text i post when i post a new rom I am ready, give it to me baby! Yeah! LOL!
qasidakbar said:
Thanks for your quick response to our query. Further, could you please advise me better ROM for me to Flash.
Also, I have created 1% increment battery dll and tested on my gene which is working fine. Is it possible to include it in your ROM.
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Hey man, its really nice! Love it. Will include it in ROM is some more users gave positive responses, as you know that the ROM is not for somebody alone, its for the community. So will have to take some feedback before including. I'll post it in recommended downloads section in both of my roms. Thanks for it mate
krazy_about_technology said:
Yours is an old gene i guess. Using Serial No, ONBL and SPL versions for recognizing your phone as a new or old gene is not reliable. chyan and lomlom's both have provided some excellent roms for both new and old gene so i cant say about that also. But ya, if Ankit's ROM is not working then yours is an old gene, i am 99% sure.
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You are 100% right, my gene is absolutely OLD. I have downloaded and flashed your OLD Gene 1.04 rom and it is working fantastic. Thanks again your are really the Crazy Sumit.
Yeh, I know I am Krazy, but Krazy with a K not C! Got it
Rom in PTG
Hello staff of the forum can be a rom in PT to Gene 100 HTC P3400?
thanks
Phone Info:
S/N:SZ71xxxx TMN ONBL: 1.07.0000 SPL: 1.07.0000 OS:1.7.0.0
puto116 said:
Hello staff of the forum can be a rom in PT to Gene 100 HTC P3400?
thanks
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There are no 'staffs' in this forum, we all are members just like you . Please elaborate your phone details (the details your device shows when you switch on), then someone will be able to help you out.
@qasid: The battery bar did not show up in my Gene in the top bar . Using a manilla2D version. any ideas?
@shaunak! Have you tried sdkcerts patch, I think it will solve the issue.
qasidakbar said:
@shaunak! Have you tried sdkcerts patch, I think it will solve the issue.
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Yup! its already installed, since I am using color icons. Can you please post a screen shot ?
Rom in PTG
sorry
Hello staff of the forum can be a rom in PT to Gene 100 HTC P3400?
thanks
Phone Info:
S/N:SZ71xxxx TMN ONBL: 1.07.0000 SPL: 1.07.0000 OS:1.7.0.0
Addicted2xda said:
Yup! its already installed, since I am using color icons. Can you please post a screen shot ?
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Please see post#8 for screen shot.
backup orignal rom
to bauckup orinal rom orefkov created small programm for it.
Programm dump_gene_os_extrom.exe do dump os and extrom from Gene to memory card. Created files are identical os.nb and extrom.nb, extracted from official RUU_Signed.nbh, and allow rom coocking with it.
Usage:
Copy dump_gene_os_extrom.exe on your device. Insert SD-card with at least 70 MB free on it. Run copied program. After some time you will see message - Dump complit. On SD-card will be files os.nb and extrom.nb.
how to flash ?
use htc rom tool
click on build tab
device = gene
u see firmware contain on right
give path Ext. ROM to extrom.nb
OS to os.nb
click on build u get new file called ruu_signed.nbh
P3400i(Gene100) after flash bricked or suck bootloader mode
ROM file name RUU_Gene_hTC_Asia_India_1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90_Ship
how to solved plz help
or press on off key blink only keypad light
ok first find out if it is new gene or old . if it is new gene do a hardspl of oref , if it is old do a hard spl of olipro . u have to do this in bootloader mode . after flash ur cooked rom of old or new gene . do not upgrade ur gene with orginial rom like asia and all . u have to only put ur cooked rom or else u device again gets bricked . and ur orginal rom has spl and all so it had a chances to brick . hope u get the problem solved
rahmaneee said:
ok first find out if it is new gene or old . if it is new gene do a hardspl of oref , if it is old do a hard spl of olipro . u have to do this in bootloader mode . after flash ur cooked rom of old or new gene . do not upgrade ur gene with orginial rom like asia and all . u have to only put ur cooked rom or else u device again gets bricked . and ur orginal rom has spl and all so it had a chances to brick . hope u get the problem solved
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how can i find out it is old or new Gene...........?
There are many ways to find out about gene that is old or new , if ur gene is shipped with orginal wm6 it is a new gene and if it is wm5 it is a old gene . Anyway another good method it hardspl loipro and install cooked room ... If it sucuessfully went inside the os it is old gene and if it again stucks in boot screen ... U need hardspl oref and to update new gene roms .. Thats all the way we can find out about old and new gene
rahmaneee said:
if ur gene is shipped with orginal wm6 it is a new gene and if it is wm5 it is a old gene .
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no this is not the right way to identify them, one of my friend's GENE came with WM5 with sr no starting from HT8 series and it is a new GENE
one of my friend's GENE came with WM5 with sr no HT7 and it was also a new GENE.
The only way to identify it correctly before bricking is the SPL date method.
See my Sign for the tool to identify the Old-New GENE...(SPLCHK)
But this tool only works if ur device is in alive condition...
before flash my GENE(P3400i) Rom Version 1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90
use same version to flash my gene RUU_Gene_hTC_Asia_India_1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90_Ship this file n full flash dead my Gene no bootloader suck screen any option to back my GENE Normal .............?...
dude remove ur battery and put it again and then press the camera button and then power button to enter bootloader mode .
rahmaneee said:
dude remove ur battery and put it again and then press the camera button and then power button to enter bootloader mode .
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also try this same problem only key pad light blink
@ Okay so lets start it afresh, first tell me from where did you download the ship rom you flashed, if it was posted on the forum than that would be a old gene rom as there is no ship rom for new gene available in the forum, this could help in knowing if your device is new or old.
Regds,
harry_01 said:
also try this same problem only key pad light blink
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remove the battery for 20 seconds and press power button for 5 seconds then put in the battery again and then press and hold the camera button and then press the power button(camera button should be kept pressed at this moment) to enter bootloader mode .
vaibhav_batra_the_techguy said:
remove the battery for 20 seconds and press power button for 5 seconds then put in the battery again and then press and hold the camera button and then press the power button(camera button should be kept pressed at this moment) to enter bootloader mode .
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and in some cases (like mine), you need to soft reset instead of pressing power button.
coolaj said:
@ Okay so lets start it afresh, first tell me from where did you download the ship rom you flashed, if it was posted on the forum than that would be a old gene rom as there is no ship rom for new gene available in the forum, this could help in knowing if your device is new or old.
Regds,
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this rom download on this forum RUU_Gene_hTC_Asia_India_1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90_Ship
or flash time show replace old version 1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34 to new version 1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34 mean same full 100% flash but after full flash set dead my bad luck
can you tell which thread you got the link, or do one thing there is a stick thread in the forum as 'how to cook for gene' there are tools to download, now download the tools and follow the instructions to extract the rom which you downloaded there will be a spl.nb file extracted forom the nbh file, open the spl.nb file in a notepad and search for bootloader date if it is 12th march then its a old gene rom, this will mean that you have a new gene.do this much and reply.
EDIT: once you are confirmed that you have a new gene you can try the Orefkof Unbricker for new gene, you will find it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=472169. just follow the steps for recovering your device via Orefkov Method.I am 100% sure your device is New Gene but you have do the above steps to be 101% sure.
Attaching Nbhextract no need to download tools
coolaj said:
can you tell which thread you got the link, or do one thing there is a stick thread in the forum as 'how to cook for gene' there are tools to download, now download the tools and follow the instructions to extract the rom which you downloaded there will be a spl.nb file extracted forom the nbh file, open the spl.nb file in a notepad and search for bootloader date if it is 12th march then its a old gene rom, this will mean that you have a new gene.do this much and reply.
EDIT: once you are confirmed that you have a new gene you can try the Orefkof Unbricker for new gene, you will find it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=472169. just follow the steps for recovering your device via Orefkov Method.I am 100% sure your device is New Gene but you have do the above steps to be 101% sure.
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this rom download on this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396744
harry_01 said:
this rom download on this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396744
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This is a old gene rom, did you tried the above steps i told
coolaj said:
This is a old gene rom, did you tried the above steps i told
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Tried with step 5 using Orifkov method but unable to go to Bootloader mode, tried several times. Unable to detect USB Mode Pls Help.
Read the instructions carefully and follow each and every step as said, for entering in bootloadeer hold camera button and use stylus to press the reset button which is next to the charging base, if you are using vista then follow the instruction to update the usb drivers as it is stated in the thread it wiill detect the usb
once you are done with orefkov method your device will be stuck at a white screen with htc logo and ipl,spl,radio,os details spl should be 1.07.oref now dont worry and just download a new gene rom from this forum and flash it your device will work fine,and do not try to update the Spl again.
regds,