Created: 4/27/2008
Modified:
I decided to make a post for people that will hopefully clear up some confusion about soft/hard resetting, updating, changing and creating ROMs for the PPC 6800.
If you care, you could say i'm pretty good on electronic devices, especially computers. I like customizing what I work with, thus why I love BSD (and linux too!). Although I have some experience at modifying things, all this phone stuff was a little confusing to me. I read, read some more and then read some more. And still I was confused. So, hopefully my howto version will clear things up for others like myself.
My equipment.
#1) Phone: HTC Mogul AKA PPC 6800, TITAN
#2) Carrier: Sprint
For those who are completely new to this sort of thing, a soft reset is when you basically reboot the phone. No programs, contacts or other saved information is lost. If you have notepad open with notes and you reboot without saving the file, the information will be lost.
To soft reset use the stylus to push the little button on the left side of the USB port on the bottom of the phone.
A hard reset is like formating, all information in the system memory will be lost. Contacts, calendar events and everything else not saved to a memory card or backed up on a computer will be lost. This is good when you are having problems and soft resets do not work.
To hard reset use the stylus to push the little button on the left side of the USB port on the bottom of the phone and hold both the left and right 'soft keys' at the same time. A screen will show up (don't let go of those 2 softkeys!) and will ask if you want to hard reset. Press the key that has the option you want (yes or no). Once it's done you will press the space bar.
I got my phone in September 2007. It had the original non-GPS rom. Around ~ March/April I decided to update the rom to the GPS enabled ROM.
To upgrade to an official ROM, all I did was download RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3.35.651.2_RS_TITAN_3.35.04_4350H_SPCS_AM_Ship.exe from http://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=75&act=sd (The URL could have changed since time of writing. Just go to the mogul area on their site and click on downloads).
Once the file was downloaded (about 64MB in size) I just ran the file. It's pretty self explanatory.
#0) Battery has to be at least 50% charged.
#1) Run RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3.35.651.2_RS_TITAN_3.35.04_4350H_SPCS_AM_Ship.exe
#2) Connect phone through USB to PC.
#3) Follow Directions
Bonus Tip: If you want to run the official ROM but don't want to run the "sprint" features (because they take up memory and slow the system a little) you can avoid having them installed. After you skip or set the password, you'll have about 3 seconds to soft reset the phone before it runs the "customization."
Phone will then be upgraded to 'most current official ROM.' That's pretty simple. As long as your PC doesn't crash, reboot or get unplugged everything should be fine.
If you're wanting to perform a custom ROM upgrade, then it's a little more tricky. There are a few steps for flashing "custom non-official ROMs."
#1) Run an unlocker.
#2) Select ROM to flash
#3) Depending on ROM package, you might need a RUU.
In this example I am running:
Official ROM version: 3.35.651.2
Official Radio version:3.35.04
Before I can install any custom ROM, I need to unlock the phone. I did this by running Hard-SPL-MFG.exe. You can read about it here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9093 and you can download it here: ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/Hard-SPL-MFG.exe
With my official ROM, I plug the phone into my PC. I have MS activesync running (you can get that here https://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/eula_activesync45_1033.mspx?ProductID=76).I run Hard-SPL-MFG.exe. It extracts itself and shows a window with instructions. I read EVERYTHING it says. A "PDA Phone ROM Update Utility 3.16.4.2" comes up. I follow directions and click where I have to. Eventually it says "Finish." Click that and that part is done.
I enter ctrl-c after reading what else the window says and enter y.
Tip: Sometimes you have to remove the battery for 5 seconds before your phone will boot. I did this after I flashed the ROM.
Next I select what I want to run. I want to run "nueROM v2.1 build 5062" or "Nex_3.35_no2_SPCS_SPB_FIXED2.exe." The difference between these 2 files is the way the flashing is done. (You flash the ROM.) The nueROM comes in a file named "RUU_signed.nbh." That's pretty standard for most custom ROMs. The Nex...exe file is ready to go as is. When you come acrossROMs in .nbh files, you need to flash that with a RUU (Rom Update Utlity). Otherwise they could have their own installer.
To flash .nbh ROMs
#0) Download a RUU. You can download it here ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/RUU.rar Uncompress and open the folder. You'll see a bunch of files.
#1) Copy/Paste the .nbh file (RUU_signed.nbh) and put it in the RUU folder where you see all the files.
#2) Run ROMUpdateUtility.exe and it'll walk you through the rest.
#3) BE PATIENT! This takes a little while. For my it takes ~ 5 minutes. It could take you more or less!
Once you click "Finish" the phone should reboot and load the new custom rom! It might ask you if you would like some additional options, you'll have to read up on that about each particular distribution of custom ROMs.
Tip: You might have to remove your battery if this is the first custom ROM you flash. This has to do with the "Hard-SPL-MFG.EXE" unlocker.
To flash Nex_3.35_no2_SPCS_SPB_FIXED2.exe, just run the file. It will walk you through all the steps necessary.
It's really simple once you get over the initial concern of messing with your device. Soon you'll be a pro and cooking your own ROMs in a kitchen!
To make your own custom ROM, you need to use a kitchen. You can get the kitchen here: http://ppckitchen.org The kitchen basically comes with templates and software for your phone. You pick and choose what you like/want and create the custom ROM. It then flashes your phone to have the selections you wanted and off you go. It's very simple. To use the PPC Kitchen you must be registered through their website. You need to download their BuildOS.msi and then run that. It will then download the different components you select. Chose what you think you need. After that, you can run the program and create your own custom ROM!
Links:
Official Rom: http://www.htc.com http://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=75&act=sd
OliPro Unlocker: Info here http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9093 and you can download it here: ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/Hard-SPL-MFG.exe
MS ActiveSync: https://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/eula_activesync45_1033.mspx?ProductID=76
RUU (ROM Update Utility): ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/RUU.rar
PPC Kitchen: http://ppckitchen.org
Forums about PPC's and the things they do:
http://ppcgeeks.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com
Thanks for everyones previous efforts on explaining the subject. Thanks to all the forums out there dedicated to these devices. Thanks to all the software developers and 'hackers' who are helping us make these devices more useful.
If there are errors please feel free to point them out and i'll update it.
Big thanks to Olipro, no2chem, NexVision and ImCokeMan! There are so many more out there it would take forever to list them all.
Please remember that everyone here donates their time and hard work to make these things happen. If you like their work and have some extra cash, please donate to help the cause and continue researching our devices.
GhettoBSD said:
Created: 4/27/2008
Modified:
I decided to make a post for people that will hopefully clear up some confusion about soft/hard resetting, updating, changing and creating ROMs for the PPC 6800.
If you care, you could say i'm pretty good on electronic devices, especially computers. I like customizing what I work with, thus why I love BSD (and linux too!). Although I have some experience at modifying things, all this phone stuff was a little confusing to me. I read, read some more and then read some more. And still I was confused. So, hopefully my howto version will clear things up for others like myself.
My equipment.
#1) Phone: HTC Mogul AKA PPC 6800, TITAN
#2) Carrier: Sprint
For those who are completely new to this sort of thing, a soft reset is when you basically reboot the phone. No programs, contacts or other saved information is lost. If you have notepad open with notes and you reboot without saving the file, the information will be lost.
To soft reset use the stylus to push the little button on the left side of the USB port on the bottom of the phone.
A hard reset is like formating, all information in the system memory will be lost. Contacts, calendar events and everything else not saved to a memory card or backed up on a computer will be lost. This is good when you are having problems and soft resets do not work.
To hard reset use the stylus to push the little button on the left side of the USB port on the bottom of the phone and hold both the left and right 'soft keys' at the same time. A screen will show up (don't let go of those 2 softkeys!) and will ask if you want to hard reset. Press the key that has the option you want (yes or no). Once it's done you will press the space bar.
I got my phone in September 2007. It had the original non-GPS rom. Around ~ March/April I decided to update the rom to the GPS enabled ROM.
To upgrade to an official ROM, all I did was download RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3.35.651.2_RS_TITAN_3.35.04_4350H_SPCS_AM_Ship.exe from http://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=75&act=sd (The URL could have changed since time of writing. Just go to the mogul area on their site and click on downloads).
Once the file was downloaded (about 64MB in size) I just ran the file. It's pretty self explanatory.
#0) Battery has to be at least 50% charged.
#1) Run RUU_TITAN_SPRINT_WWE_3.35.651.2_RS_TITAN_3.35.04_4350H_SPCS_AM_Ship.exe
#2) Connect phone through USB to PC.
#3) Follow Directions
Bonus Tip: If you want to run the official ROM but don't want to run the "sprint" features (because they take up memory and slow the system a little) you can avoid having them installed. After you skip or set the password, you'll have about 3 seconds to soft reset the phone before it runs the "customization."
Phone will then be upgraded to 'most current official ROM.' That's pretty simple. As long as your PC doesn't crash, reboot or get unplugged everything should be fine.
If you're wanting to perform a custom ROM upgrade, then it's a little more tricky. There are a few steps for flashing "custom non-official ROMs."
#1) Run an unlocker.
#2) Select ROM to flash
#3) Depending on ROM package, you might need a RUU.
In this example I am running:
Official ROM version: 3.35.651.2
Official Radio version:3.35.04
Before I can install any custom ROM, I need to unlock the phone. I did this by running Hard-SPL-MFG.exe. You can read about it here: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9093 and you can download it here: ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/Hard-SPL-MFG.exe
With my official ROM, I plug the phone into my PC. I have MS activesync running (you can get that here https://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/eula_activesync45_1033.mspx?ProductID=76).I run Hard-SPL-MFG.exe. It extracts itself and shows a window with instructions. I read EVERYTHING it says. A "PDA Phone ROM Update Utility 3.16.4.2" comes up. I follow directions and click where I have to. Eventually it says "Finish." Click that and that part is done.
I enter ctrl-c after reading what else the window says and enter y.
Tip: Sometimes you have to remove the battery for 5 seconds before your phone will boot. I did this after I flashed the ROM.
Next I select what I want to run. I want to run "nueROM v2.1 build 5062" or "Nex_3.35_no2_SPCS_SPB_FIXED2.exe." The difference between these 2 files is the way the flashing is done. (You flash the ROM.) The nueROM comes in a file named "RUU_signed.nbh." That's pretty standard for most custom ROMs. The Nex...exe file is ready to go as is. When you come acrossROMs in .nbh files, you need to flash that with a RUU (Rom Update Utlity). Otherwise they could have their own installer.
To flash .nbh ROMs
#0) Download a RUU. You can download it here ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/RUU.rar Uncompress and open the folder. You'll see a bunch of files.
#1) Copy/Paste the .nbh file (RUU_signed.nbh) and put it in the RUU folder where you see all the files.
#2) Run ROMUpdateUtility.exe and it'll walk you through the rest.
#3) BE PATIENT! This takes a little while. For my it takes ~ 5 minutes. It could take you more or less!
Once you click "Finish" the phone should reboot and load the new custom rom! It might ask you if you would like some additional options, you'll have to read up on that about each particular distribution of custom ROMs.
Tip: You might have to remove your battery if this is the first custom ROM you flash. This has to do with the "Hard-SPL-MFG.EXE" unlocker.
To flash Nex_3.35_no2_SPCS_SPB_FIXED2.exe, just run the file. It will walk you through all the steps necessary.
It's really simple once you get over the initial concern of messing with your device. Soon you'll be a pro and cooking your own ROMs in a kitchen!
To make your own custom ROM, you need to use a kitchen. You can get the kitchen here: http://ppckitchen.org The kitchen basically comes with templates and software for your phone. You pick and choose what you like/want and create the custom ROM. It then flashes your phone to have the selections you wanted and off you go. It's very simple. To use the PPC Kitchen you must be registered through their website. You need to download their BuildOS.msi and then run that. It will then download the different components you select. Chose what you think you need. After that, you can run the program and create your own custom ROM!
Links:
Official Rom: http://www.htc.com http://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=75&act=sd
OliPro Unlocker: Info here http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=9093 and you can download it here: ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/Hard-SPL-MFG.exe
MS ActiveSync: https://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/downloads/eula_activesync45_1033.mspx?ProductID=76
RUU (ROM Update Utility): ftp://up.ppcgeeks.com/Titan/Users/ImCoKeMaN/roms/RUU.rar
PPC Kitchen: http://ppckitchen.org
Forums about PPC's and the things they do:
http://ppcgeeks.com
http://forum.xda-developers.com
Thanks for everyones previous efforts on explaining the subject. Thanks to all the forums out there dedicated to these devices. Thanks to all the software developers and 'hackers' who are helping us make these devices more useful.
If there are errors please feel free to point them out and i'll update it.
Big thanks to Olipro, no2chem, NexVision and ImCokeMan! There are so many more out there it would take forever to list them all.
Please remember that everyone here donates their time and hard work to make these things happen. If you like their work and have some extra cash, please donate to help the cause and continue researching our devices.
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Ty so much this should be stickied! I was so bewildered about this stuff u explained it to me in a way i could actually understand and u explained what iit is ty!
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Ty so much this should be stickied! I was so bewildered about this stuff u explained it to me in a way i could actually understand and u explained what iit is ty!
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There is the XDA-Wiki that many of us edit, try to keep up to date, and retain all of the fundamentals in a centralised spot.
Here's the direct link to the Titan Home Page:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Titan
GhettoBSD, as other members, you're welcome to contribute to it as you desire. There is a danger of having tutorial posts that may only be edited by a single user -- the Wiki more easily may evolve and be more accurate at a more regular pace. What this forum does need is a bolded sticky at the top to remind people of the Wiki's existence and to check and read it before plunging into flashing and then posting threads for help.
Keystone said:
There is the XDA-Wiki that many of us edit, try to keep up to date, and retain all of the fundamentals in a centralised spot.
Here's the direct link to the Titan Home Page:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Titan
GhettoBSD, as other members, you're welcome to contribute to it as you desire. There is a danger of having tutorial posts that may only be edited by a single user -- the Wiki more easily may evolve and be more accurate at a more regular pace. What this forum does need is a bolded sticky at the top to remind people of the Wiki's existence and to check and read it before plunging into flashing and then posting threads for help.
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Oh, sorry! Won't update this thread.
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Now this isn't completely my own guide, it is a guide hobbled together from other people's own guides, but has always worked for me. I run a Titan like the rest of you. My flavour is the HTC P4000 sold through Telus.
**INSTALLING FROM USB**
1. First, you'll want to BACK UP AT LEAST YOUR CONTACTS and anything else in the phone memory that you cannot live without Anything on your memory card will not be an issue.
2. Get your unlock code, msid, and msn and any other account/phone info before updating to a gps/rev. a radio as some people have lost it during the transition. they can view their info using ##778# on sprint phones ans they can use getspc to get their unlock code from their esn hex. (contributed by elgreek84).
3. Download Olipro 2.40.0 by clicking on the following link. http://www.fileshex.com/download.php?file=b8a2c4622ebdb1c857ac6cf068e6f818 and install it.
4. Download the latest Sprint rom, becaues it upgrades you to the latest Radio ROM 3.35.04 effortlessly. The Sprint rom is available from the HTC usa support site here. http://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=75&act=sd
Click on "Download Version 3.35.651.2".
5. Make sure your phone is connected through usb and start the last program you just downloaded. Once it is complete and it asks you to adjust your stylus settings, press the right side power button, camera button at the same time, and also press in the bottom reset button and HOLD IT until you see the multi colour boot loader. It'll look like a tv test screen.
6. Now at this point you'll need to go into Activesync settings, should be connection settings. In Vista (yes, I use Vista 64 bit and it works perfectly) go into the control panel and double click on "Windows Mobile Device Center" and uncheck the usb connection. In WinXP in Activesync it should be under the connection settings under file or edit.
7. Right.. now you're ready to download the latest rom which is compatible with the radio you flashed. If you're on Sprint and want regular Sprint, go ahead and stop at step 4 and configure the stylus settings, but if you want even better, go to DCD's rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=376150 and install "ROMs (by |||bored|||):" I downloaded the Telus once since I'm on Telus.
8. Enjoy! Now install the apps and set up your settings, and synchronize your contacts and settings. Don't forget to re-enable that usb settings in the Windows Mobile Device center.
I'm fairly sure that pretty much covers it. This isn't my own work, I've just followed bits and pieces that are already available on this excellent website.
The DCD thread covered much of it but a few of you still seem to be having problems with it. I hope it helps those that are still out of the loop.
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Installing from SD card. (contributed by Keystone).
Easy installation:
HINT: Avoid hassles with your USB connection and PC by flashing via the microSD card
Third party ROMs require a functioning and specific unlocking boot loader. Note what version is required for the ROM that you intend to boot into, or else you will face stuck staring at the boot screen.
No third party ROM include a functioning radio ROM. Note what radio is required for your chosen ROM. Radio 3.35.04 is required for those based off of the latest Sprint release.
via the microSD card flashing method (below), upgrade your Titan to the radio via the full Sprint 3.35.651.2 ROM (an executable archive, right click to extract the RUU_signed.nbh ROM file)
do NOT boot into the OS after flashing to this ROM.. After screen calibration Sprint customisations will run and alter your EPST settings to that operators settings.
Repeat the microSD flashing routine to flash to your chosen OS ROM.
I. OEMizer (optional)
Run OEMizer.exe from the kitchen's tool directory.
Complete your choices to customise your Titan's OS/Owner/Data/etc configurations
Hit the 'Create OEM' buttom for the customizations to be written into the kitche's OEM directory.
Build your ROM via the kitchen.
II. Kitchen
Run BuildNB.bat to execute BuildOS.
Hit the play button when you have selected your choices.
Exit BuildOS once it has completed.
Let the batch file complete its jobs.
quit the ROM Upgrade utility when it loads up and skip onto the following instructions on how to flash via the microSD card method.
OR follow through to finish the flash with the ROM Upgrade Utility via the USB.
III. PagePool Changer (optional)
Run PagePool Changer.exe
Select your ROM -- /RUU/RUU_signed.nbh
The default is 6 MB
The Titan has limited RAM so it isn't recommended to go beyond 8 MB
go smaller if you want more RAM free
Hit 'Close' when ready.
Flash your custom ROM.
IV. Flashing via the microSD card
With a card reader on your PC, format a microSD card into FAT32
From the kitchen's RUU directory, copy the ROM (RUU_signed.nbh) to the root of the microSD
Rename the ROM to TITAIMG.nbh
Insert your card.
Force into the boot loader with POWER-CAMERA-RESET
Follow the instructions and you'll quickly flash your Titan...
This will work to flash with an official ROM and radio, I think regardless of the boot loader you have installed. But ensure that you have the correct boot loader (olipro 2.40 for this ROM) installed for when you do eventually finish with your flashing and are ready to boot into the OS.
Can a mod sticky this?
If I missed anything at all, post the question and I'll modify the list to include that step.
Cheers on writing up a guide...but there are a few unnecessary steps in there...
First, there is no need to force the phone back into the bootloader after running the sprint update. Just let the phone boot up normally, wait for the tap the screen setup, and run the kitchen or RUU of your choosing. This will AUTOMATICALLY put the phone back into the bootloader and immediately begin to flash. There is no need to uncheck the usb setting in WMDC or activesync either.
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Cheers on writing up a guide...but there are a few unnecessary steps in there...
First, there is no need to force the phone back into the bootloader after running the sprint update. Just let the phone boot up normally, wait for the tap the screen setup, and run the kitchen or RUU of your choosing. This will AUTOMATICALLY put the phone back into the bootloader and immediately begin to flash. There is no need to uncheck the usb setting in WMDC or activesync either.
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Always helpful info. I just read on the forums how a few people did recommend doing that, and it always worked. Either way.
Plus, it can be much safer to get people familiar and accustomed to flashing via the microSD card way.
Knowing what an *.nbh file is and how to flash your device upon your own and without an extra utility are huge fundamentals to decreasing clls for help.
Most of the repeated troubled posts involve errors with the USB connection, installer utilities, unfamiliarity with a notable multi-coloured screen, switching between different boot loaders, etc... Here's a cut'n paste example from my kitchen's thread:
Easy installation:
HINT: Avoid hassles with your USB connection and PC by flashing via the microSD card
Third party ROMs require a functioning and specific unlocking boot loader. Note what version is required for the ROM that you intend to boot into, or else you will face stuck staring at the boot screen.
No third party ROM include a functioning radio ROM. Note what radio is required for your chosen ROM. Radio 3.35.04 is required for those based off of the latest Sprint release.
via the microSD card flashing method (below), upgrade your Titan to the radio via the full Sprint 3.35.651.2 ROM (an executable archive, right click to extract the RUU_signed.nbh ROM file)
do NOT boot into the OS after flashing to this ROM.. After screen calibration Sprint customisations will run and alter your EPST settings to that operators settings.
Repeat the microSD flashing routine to flash to your chosen OS ROM.
I. OEMizer (optional)
Run OEMizer.exe from the kitchen's tool directory.
Complete your choices to customise your Titan's OS/Owner/Data/etc configurations
Hit the 'Create OEM' buttom for the customizations to be written into the kitche's OEM directory.
Build your ROM via the kitchen.
II. Kitchen
Run BuildNB.bat to execute BuildOS.
Hit the play button when you have selected your choices.
Exit BuildOS once it has completed.
Let the batch file complete its jobs.
quit the ROM Upgrade utility when it loads up and skip onto the following instructions on how to flash via the microSD card method.
OR follow through to finish the flash with the ROM Upgrade Utility via the USB.
III. PagePool Changer (optional)
Run PagePool Changer.exe
Select your ROM -- /RUU/RUU_signed.nbh
The default is 6 MB
The Titan has limited RAM so it isn't recommended to go beyond 8 MB
go smaller if you want more RAM free
Hit 'Close' when ready.
Flash your custom ROM.
IV. Flashing via the microSD card
With a card reader on your PC, format a microSD card into FAT32
From the kitchen's RUU directory, copy the ROM (RUU_signed.nbh) to the root of the microSD
Rename the ROM to TITAIMG.nbh
Insert your card.
Force into the boot loader with POWER-CAMERA-RESET
Follow the instructions and you'll quickly flash your Titan...
This will work to flash with an official ROM and radio, I think regardless of the boot loader you have installed. But ensure that you have the correct boot loader (olipro 2.40 for this ROM) installed for when you do eventually finish with your flashing and are ready to boot into the OS.
Excellent stuff. I think it would be nice to have a centralized thread for installations.
they should also get their unlock code, msid, and msn and any other account/phone info before updating to a gps/rev. a radio as some people have lost it during the transition. they can view their info using ##778# on sprint phones ans they can use getspc to get their unlock code from their esn hex.
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they should also get their unlock code, msid, and msn and any other account/phone info before updating to a gps/rev. a radio as some people have lost it during the transition. they can view their info using ##778# on sprint phones ans they can use getspc to get their unlock code from their esn hex.
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Aww, but that's just taking contingency preparedness too far......
Figures, I make a knowledgeable guide, and there are what.. at least 10 or 20 threads that keep asking the same quesitons over and over. Go figure.
Ironically I've never disabled the USB setting in Vista's (running 32-bit Ultimate) Sync Center and flashing still works fine.
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Fantastic guide. EvilDeadFan this is what i have been looking for. Especially with you being on Telus as i am. I have a couple small questions though. I have been reading for a couple weeks off and on and my issue is that most info is Sprint or Verizon specific so im left flapping on many of those carrier specific steps. In step 2 you recomend as pointed out by elgreek84 to backup the carrier required information. Now i know ##778# doesnt work on my phone but ##775# does and even when i get into the EPST it seems empty. Is this required on a Telus setup? I would think not as it was not part of your original steps. Is a reprogramming with Telus after its upgrade has completed required? possibly using *22803?
Also in step 3 to install the Olipro 2.40 i understand what to do but what results should i see? Should i soft reset so i can see the SPL that is installed? Sorry anal i know.
I really want to go ahead with this cause i seriously doubt Telus will ever get around to a proper update but im anal with things like this and have to know and be comfortable with every step.
So as a fellow Telus user how do you find DCD 3.0.1? Is it reliable and mostly glitch free? (Read about MMS issues, random reboots, BT issues still)
Also it seems there is a small spell-o on step 7 "I downloaded the Telus once since I'm on Telus." I think once should be one.
Thanks again stellar guide.
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Fantastic guide. EvilDeadFan this is what i have been looking for. Especially with you being on Telus as i am. I have a couple small questions though. I have been reading for a couple weeks off and on and my issue is that most info is Sprint or Verizon specific so im left flapping on many of those carrier specific steps. In step 2 you recomend as pointed out by elgreek84 to backup the carrier required information. Now i know ##778# doesnt work on my phone but ##775# does and even when i get into the EPST it seems empty. Is this required on a Telus setup? I would think not as it was not part of your original steps. Is a reprogramming with Telus after its upgrade has completed required? possibly using *22803?
Also in step 3 to install the Olipro 2.40 i understand what to do but what results should i see? Should i soft reset so i can see the SPL that is installed? Sorry anal i know.
I really want to go ahead with this cause i seriously doubt Telus will ever get around to a proper update but im anal with things like this and have to know and be comfortable with every step.
So as a fellow Telus user how do you find DCD 3.0.1? Is it reliable and mostly glitch free? (Read about MMS issues, random reboots, BT issues still)
Also it seems there is a small spell-o on step 7 "I downloaded the Telus once since I'm on Telus." I think once should be one.
Thanks again stellar guide.
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you only back this stuff up for safety or just incase you have a brain fart and go past the stylus setup
For us non sprint customers to get the radio or GPS Function we have to flash a rom to our Phone that was made for another carrier and they have different information in there ..... So IF you go past the stylus setup all of sprints information will over write all of our telus info causing our phones to not work as a communications device until we put all that stuff that we copied down in!
So as long as you do not go past the stylus setup you will not need that info!
For TELUS it is just "##778" not "##778#"
You only need to do this if your phone not able to send or receive calls or text MSG's or get a data connection
Great Rom, stable as hell, he has done a wonderful job on this rom. I haven't had any glitches lockups or malfunctions, I get all of my texts, emails, calls, alerts my callers hear me clearly and I hear them clearly.
This rom does what it was made for!
One thing that has not been an issue for me and it could be from some of the other settings in the REG that I’ve been messing with, is I have 3 all different high end model bluetooth ear pieces, all Pair to my phone but do not work!
Hey: EvilDeadFan good work man?/woman?
EvilDeadFan said:
Figures, I make a knowledgeable guide, and there are what.. at least 10 or 20 threads that keep asking the same quesitons over and over. Go figure.
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The fact that the title of this thread is very vague probably doesn't help =(
Otherwise, great work it helped me out a lot!
paravis said:
The fact that the title of this thread is very vague probably doesn't help =(
Otherwise, great work it helped me out a lot!
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How is "ULTIMATE INSTALLATION GUIDE" vague?
I agree that there should be more sticky's but this thread is generally commented on all the time, so it should be active when you log in.
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I agree that there should be more sticky's but this thread is generally commented on all the time, so it should be active when you log in.
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The Wiki is the best place for these guides. Each level or revision of this software requires its own installation process described. I have been trying to keep the Wiki updated and invite others to help. That way we can keep the number of "Best" installation guides minimized and focused on the ROMs they pertain to. Maybe we can get the noobs to read it first, too.
The Wiki should be a great resource for all. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox, but DCD made me do it.
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The Wiki should be a great resource for all. Ok, I'll get off my soapbox, but DCD made me do it.
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You needed to push it.
I just made some small additions for recording EPST data, editing it, and flashing via the microSD method.
queston
ok so I already had the newest sprint update on my phone(6800) and then I downloaded bootloader and loaded it and it was in bootloader screen and then I ran dcds 3.01, everything seems to be working right and running good, is there anything that can be affected by doing it this way? thanks in advance to any input
so doing these upgrades usually doesn't erase all the info in #778 right?
PS thanks for this guide. this is probably the most simple guide i've seen.
Makes it really easy looking. i've flashed my 6700 a few times, but
never had to upgrade the radio and unlock something before...
so I really appreciate this post having simple info with links.
hey all, I will be recieving my p4000 in a week, and I want to know if what I am thinking of doing will actually work, and greatly simplify the upgrade process for my. With my vogue I do all flashing from sd, and I want to do the same with the titan, so here is what I am hoping will work:
1. use dutty's nbh tool to extract radio from sprint update
-I assume it is the 785.nb, can anyone confirm this?
2. use winzip to extract hard-spl-mfg, and inside is olipro-2.40-hard.nb
3. create custom rom using ppckitchens 3.35 selections
4. use dutty's nbh tool to extract .nb's from custom rom
5. use dutty's nbh tool again to package up
-785.nb as radio
-olipro-2.40-hard.nb as spl
-use mainsplash, secondarysplash, and windows.nb from custom rom
Once packaged, will I be able to flash this all in one shot, or does the device have to be unlocked seperately, and then flashed with an nbh without spl?
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How is "ULTIMATE INSTALLATION GUIDE" vague?
I agree that there should be more sticky's but this thread is generally commented on all the time, so it should be active when you log in.
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How is it not?
Pretend you had not idea what was in this thread, and were just looking at the title. "ULTIMATE INSTALLATION GUIDE" What does that tell you? Here's a list of conclusions that can be drawn from that title, off the top of my head and obviously from my own tech background.
1. An installation guide for installing Windows Vista Ultimate.. obviously not likely as this is not an appropriate forum for that... HOWEVER
2. "" "" "" "" with the necessary components needed to properly sync, and be able to perform titan flashes correctly. Makes sense as many, like myself, have had troubles both syncing / getting usb connectivity, and / or being able to perform flashes in Vista.
Vista possiblities end -
3. Okay, its an installation guide.
First off, from my experience and observations in these forums and among the HTC mod communities, applying a new radio, or rom to a phone, is not usually referred to as "installing". Rather, the more prevelant term is "flashing" a new rom, or a new radio.
Secondly, I think it's obvious to anyone, that the topic, does not mention anywhere, as to what is going to be installed in this guide. Big clue to its apparent vagueness, and the easiest one
One could gather from the topic that it could be an installation guide for getting the new bootloader onto your phone.
And / or an installation of a custom rom... called "ultimate"?
Installation guide for installing DCDs kitchen, or perhaps just one of his roms.
"" "" "" the ppcgeeks official titan kitchen, using no2chem 5054 (or 5060)
You getting the picture now ?
It is very vague. And when I mentioned that, it was not a complaint... rather a friendly suggestion that the topic title should be changed to accurately reflect the content of this guide. Thus, helping to attract more users who are needing help with this because they can see by the thread title, that inside is something that could help them out in a big way.
Just trying to get this out there more for those who could use it.
I am just learning how to get down and dirty with my phone and I have not done a rom flash before but I am very comfortable tweaking my Registry. I am sick of the neutering that Telus has done to my phone and I want to try a new rom but there is a lot of confusing acronyms tossed around (CID, SPL, HardSPL, etc....) There is also these words that scare me LOL like bricked, dead etc.... Basically what I'm looking for is a no nonsence guide that will accomplish the following.
1. Start with some simple theory
2. Explain the process of the unlocking (CID, SPL, et...)
3. How to back up my stock rom in case of emergency
4. How to use a kitchen to build the rom
5. How to flash my device with a custom rom
6. How to flash my Radio Stack and what radio stack is safe to use on TELUS
7. Finally how to restore my device back to factory should It need service.
If these resources do exist and I just cant find them, (XDA is huge). Please don't hesitate to point me at the right place(s). I am just terrified of bricking my phone and being unable to afford a new one.
Also, if no such inclusive guide exists but enough people can get me safely through the process, I will wright a guide for it on the wiki Scouts honor.
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Phone: Telus Touch Pro
Carrier: Telus
Rom: Stock but want to change
Radio: Stock but want to change
I've asked a bunch of those questions on XDA's IRC channel, which is why a guide on the theory/benefits/facts etc. on flashing would be great to the forums. I have not flashed my device yet, for the same reason as you, that I cannot afford another phone if it gets bricked and me purchasing my unlocked phone on craigslist from a complete stranger. I only hard-reset my Raphael and installed only the bare essentials since the phone is fast enough for me. No one has really proven to me "You're driving a Ferrari in first gear", as the author of blownfuze referenced between non-flashed Raphaels vs. flashed Raphaels. I understand flashing helps the speed of your phone and enables you to do other cool things, but everything runs fine on my phone and I felt that the risk, even if it were around 10% of bricking, was not worth it for me. Perhaps when I get a job again I'll hardspl it.
edit: opps, this is CDMA forums. I have a GSM phone.
Here you go, check out the stickys on this page. TONS of information here
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=68
stanglifemike said:
Here you go, check out the stickys on this page. TONS of information here
http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/forumdisplay.php?f=68
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Thank you Flash was successful. Will write a guide shortly
Wow, you could of used the Wiki stickied in every single Raphael forum here at XDA-> Clicky
I was looking for some help with a ppc6800. The phone I have is with ivc cellular and was looking for help with loading a new spl and a cooked rom. I have read as much as I could and everything I found was for either sprint or verizon. I have a 8525 that I have cid/sim unlocked and loaded one of josh's roms so I understand all the steps. I need to know where to look as I am new to doing cdma phones. Also this phone is already activated with ivc cellular.
Thanks for any help!
You say you did a lot of reading but I'm kind of skeptical about that since if you did you probably wouldn't be asking this question You're already in the place to look for ROMs!
Anyway, here's the steps.
1. Find and download nueSPL 2.47. It's available on this forum somewhere.
2. Install nueSPL 2.47. You will need a micoSD card 2GB or less.
3. Your OS may or may not boot after this (I can't remember as it was many months ago when I did it). So put your phone in bootloader by pressing camera+power+reset
4. Flash a new radio ROM. 3.42.50 is the latest and most recommended. You will need to go into bootloader again once this is done.
5. Find an OS ROM on here that you think you'll like. There are many options from many different people.
6. Flash the ROM via the instructions that are usually provided in the ROM's associated thread on the forum. It's very easy. You can also flash via micoSD card. Instructions for how to do that are in the wiki.
7. Install the carrier cab for your carrier. This may be the tricky part if your carrier is a small one but there should be info on here somewhere of what to do if that's the case.
8. Customize the ROM to your liking by tweaking and installing programs. Ask questions on the forums if you have to but make sure you search first.
9. Enjoy.
Anything I said you need to download you'll probably want to get before you start.
If your data doesn't work after flashing, you probably forgot to install the carrier cab. I'm putting this in because it seems to be the most common problem people ask about and it's been answered about a billion times.
You may also want to look up the aGPS fix to get faster GPS locks if you find your GPS programs take awhile to get a lock.
I've been asked this a few times and I actually had to get help the first time I tried it, so here's my tutorial on how to flash a ROM or Radio image using your microSD Card. I personally use this method because my own computer runs Linux. I could probably boot up to Windows from time to time, but that would be like cheating on my wife; I just can't bring myself to do it if I can avoid it at all
A few of us old-timers to HTC are so used to our personal little tricks we use that we forget that newer users haven't learned them yet. I'm expecting a few people to say, "Oh yeah, we already knew that!" but perhaps one or two will instead learn from it and appreciate it.
So, without further ado:
Different chefs use different methods when naming their ROM or Radio images. You must rename the image to "LEOIMG.nbh", since this is the only recognized file name the bootloader will accept. (note: Some people are reporting that the file name must be capitalized, or it will not work. When named exactly as above, it has always worked for me!)
Place the LEOIMG.nbh on a 8GB or smaller microSD card.
Remove the battery cover and press the Reset button.
Hold the Volume Down and End Call (power) buttons at the same time.
As soon as "Searching..." appears on the screen, release the Volume Down button.
ROM will flash. Be sure to hard-reset afterwards to prevent weird errors (as usual).
Now, in case you are wondering about the specifics:
Remember to put the file on the "root" of the device. This means you can't put it in a folder. I am using an 8GB Class 2 card for flashing. I would recommend using a 1GB Class 6, but it's not necessary. It may be possible with a higher class 16GB card, but I haven't tried. Our Class 2 that came with the phone never works, though I don't rightly know why. [update]souljaboy wrote in and said: "it doesn't work because a fat32 is needed and by default the card is formatted fat, I think you should mention that, it worked for me!" Thanks, souljaboy!
The reset button is a small red or yellow spot just below the slot for the microSD card. You could also remove and replace the battery; the important thing is to shut your phone off and restart it.
Pressing Volume Down and End Call (or Power) is the recommended way to enter the bootloader. If you press the Volume Up and Volume Down at the same time, you will enter the "Hard Reset" option instead.
If "Searching..." does not appear, you either do not have a compatible card in the phone, or you are not holding the right buttons. If you hold the "Volume Down" button past this point, you will see a message that says, "Press the Power Button to upgrade your phone." Releasing the "Volume Down" button at this point may or may not work, I had to release it before. If you release the "Power Button" now, your phone will simply reboot without flashing.
ROM flashing via SD is much safer than via USB, since you don't have to worry about accidentally unplugging the cord or an issue with your PC, such as a crash or power failure.
---Added 05/21/10 as suggested by zelendel (Thanks for the sticky!)
If you are flashing an "Official" ROM direct from HTC or T-Mobile, you will more than likely over-write your SPL (Second Program Loader). This means, even if you have HSPL installed now, you could be reverted back to SSPL, rendering you unable to flash custom ROMs.
To make matters worse, if you flash an ROM higher than 2.10 and you attempt to install the current (as of 5/21/10) HSPL, you will brick your phone. Yeah, it's bad.
So, assuming you have flashed an official ROM over 2.10 via the SD card and you decide you want a custom ROM, follow these simple directions:
(You do not have to have your phone connected to your PC for these steps)
Download the "Official" ROM from here. (Thanks to zelendel for the upload!)
Follow the instructions above to flash your phone with this image.
Once you phone has fully booted, I recommend doing an extra hard-reset.
Next, visit mskip's thread to download the latest HSPL and flash that (you can flash it either via RUU or via microSD).
If done properly you should now be able to once again flash custom ROMs. Congratulations!
Hopefully someone will find this useful. If you have any issues, reply to this thread and I or some other wonderful xda member will try and sort things out.
Happy Flashing!
Awesome guide man, keep 'em coming!!
Bump and sicky request!
nice plain guide, good job.
just worth adding a warning that flashing stock roms from sd card overwrites the hspl/spl, and some spl's aren't covered by hspl, so you can get stuck.
currently i think tmous 2.02 will flash an spl that will prevent further flashing, and 2.13 will require the spl to be downgraded using the 2.10 stock before you can re apply hspl.
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nice plain guide, good job.
just worth adding a warning that flashing stock roms from sd card overwrites the hspl/spl, and some spl's aren't covered by hspl, so you can get stuck.
currently i think tmous 2.02 will flash an spl that will prevent further, flashing, and 2.13 will require the spl to be downgraded using the 2.10 stock before you can re apply hspl.
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You are right, it's worth mentioning, thank you!
I thought about writing that in, but then I remembered the sticky "Read before posting" had the links to HSPL that shows how to restore stock SSPL by flashing via SD. I didn't want to re-write other guides that have been serving the newer users for some time now
But if the Mods decide this is sticky-worthy I'll paste your quote and a link to your post in the first post.
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i have a mac so im guessing the only way for me to reflash/upgrade my rom would be boot camp? i want to update to the new 2.13 dont really care about not flashing other roms ill wait and stick it out, but what do i need to do to the file once i down load the file do i unzip and send to my device after i rename it ?
You don’t have permission to view “T-Mobile_HD2_MR Software_2.13.531.1.exe”. is what i get from the website, so i guess im stuck waiting till i can do it ona pc ?
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i have a mac so im guessing the only way for me to reflash/upgrade my rom would be boot camp? i want to update to the new 2.13 dont really care about not flashing other roms ill wait and stick it out, but what do i need to do to the file once i down load the file do i unzip and send to my device after i rename it ?
You don’t have permission to view “T-Mobile_HD2_MR Software_2.13.531.1.exe”. is what i get from the website, so i guess im stuck waiting till i can do it ona pc ?
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Yeah, the problem here is that the "exe" is the way they packaged this one, which is unfortunate.
For me, I can use Wine to execute win32 apps. You could probably do it as well, since Mac is based on UNIX. I found a tutorial here, but I don't know how well it will work or how old it is. Give it a shot and holla back at us, to let us know how it went.
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i been trying to get this update since the "leaked" release my friend didnt want me doing it on his comp for what ever reason. so i was gonna partition my hdd and start doing it that way but ill give this a shot ... ill be back soon
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i cant just unzip it in my root and do it from there after i download it ?
this is really long and doesnt tell me how to install this on my fone im just downloading and reading a bunch of crap that hardly makes any sense
waste of time
---> Computing dependencies for wine-devel
---> Building mesa
Error: Target org.macports.build returned: shell command " cd "/opt/local/var/macports/build/_opt_local_var_macports_sources_rsync.macports.org_release_ports_x11_mesa/work/Mesa-7.8.1" && /usr/bin/make -j2 default INSTALL_DIR=/opt/local RC_CFLAGS="-arch x86_64 -arch i386" CC="/usr/bin/gcc-4.2 " CXX="/usr/bin/g++-4.2 " " returned error 2
Command output: Making sources for darwin
make[3]: Nothing to be done for `default'.
make[3]: Nothing to be done for `default'.
make[3]: Nothing to be done for `default'.
/bin/sh ../../../bin/mklib -o GL -linker '/usr/bin/gcc-4.2 ' -ldflags ' -lXplugin -framework ApplicationServices -framework CoreFoundation' \
-major 1 -minor 2 \
-install ../../../lib -id /opt/local/lib/libGL.1.dylib \
-L/opt/local/lib -L/opt/local/lib -lX11 -lXext -lm -lpthread apple_cgl.o apple_glx.o apple_glx_context.o apple_glx_drawable.o apple_glx_pbuffer.o apple_glx_pixmap.o apple_glx_surface.o apple_visual.o apple_xgl_api.o apple_xgl_api_additional.o apple_xgl_api_read.o apple_xgl_api_stereo.o apple_xgl_api_viewport.o appledri.o ../clientattrib.o ../compsize.o ../glcontextmodes.o glx_empty.o glx_error.o ../glx_pbuffer.o ../glx_query.o ../glxcmds.o ../glxcurrent.o ../glxext.o ../glxextensions.o glxreply.o ../pixel.o ../xfont.o
mklib: Making Darwin shared library: libGL.1.2.dylib
ld: library not found for -lXplugin
collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
ld: library not found for -lXplugin
collect2: ld returned 1 exit status
lipo: can't open input file: /var/tmp//ccfmBffL.out (No such file or directory)
mklib: Installing libGL.1.2.dylib libGL.1.dylib libGL.dylib in ../../../lib
mv: rename libGL.1.2.dylib to ../../../lib/libGL.1.2.dylib: No such file or directory
make[2]: *** [../../../lib/libGL.dylib] Error 1
make[1]: *** [subdirs] Error 1
make: *** [default] Error 1
Error: The following dependencies failed to build: mesa ncurses ncursesw openssl xorg-libXcomposite xorg-compositeproto xorg-libXcursor xorg-renderproto xrender xorg-libXinerama xorg-xineramaproto xorg-libXrandr xorg-randrproto xorg-libXxf86vm xorg-xf86vidmodeproto
Error: Status 1 encountered during processing.
Before reporting a bug, first run the command again with the -d flag to get complete output.
is all i get when trying to install wine in terminal have downloaded everything i needed/it said too soo i dont know what the problem is
I'm sorry you are having trouble. Wish I had the answer for you, but I don't have a Mac.
I can definitely say that you are missing some crucial library files, which is what is causing the Wine fail. If you can find the Mac part of the Wine Forums, I am sure someone there has a solution to your problems.
On the bright side, a few of the chefs over on the T-Mobile USA HD2 ROM Development branch have been churning out custom ROMs based on the 2.13 release. Maybe you could give one of those a try?
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Help I Cant Connect To ActiveSync Via Usb ( But My Phone Still Is Able To Charge Via Usb Thru My Comp.) & I Want To Upgrage My Hd2 To The New Stock Rom 2.13 (Because All The Freezing!) I Want To Know Is There Any Way I Can Do This Thru My Sd Card Or ActiveSync Bluetooth??? Because I Have Been Seeing On The Internet That You Cant Do It Without HSPL But I Can Get HSPL Without Being Able To Connect My Hd2 Via Usb !
Okay, follow these directions:
Visit this page and grab the latest file (currently 2.13)
Unzip the file and open the *.exe that is inside
When you see "Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for RUU" click "Next"
Minimize the Installation window
Depending on your version of Windows, the next part will be different, so I'll just tell you what you need to know:
Use the "Find Files" option in the "Start" menu to search for all files that end in .nbh
You should be able to locate "RUU_signed.nbh" in the C:\users\yourusername\Temp folder, but it will be inside a generated folder there. Depending on your version of Windows, the file may be located in a different temporary folder.
Once you have the file, rename it to "LEOIMG.nbh" and move it to your microSD card and follow the rest of the instructions from post #1.
This ROM will flash a new SPL, so if you plan to install custom ROMs in the future, you will need to re-install HSPL.
Because the forum only allows a normal user to upload .zip files 8MB or smaller, I can't attach the file I got using this method.
If someone would be willing to extract it and post it via RS or other, it would be greatly appreciated!
Just added an extra section to the first post detailing how to fix the problem with your SPL being over-written when flashing official ROMs via microSD.
Oh, and thanks to zelendel for the sticky!
(now i haz tu stickies! )
i update my tmo hd2 with the official rom from tmo because of my phone freezing so much and i just wanted to know if in the near future with there be a hspl compatible to the new update without out downgrading?thanks in advance
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i update my tmo hd2 with the official rom from tmo because of my phone freezing so much and i just wanted to know if in the near future with there be a hspl compatible to the new update without out downgrading?thanks in advance
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That's a question you'd have to ask the HSPL author (mskip), but I would have to say that I doubt it. The first one was very difficult to create and as long as the hardware stays the same there will be no need to start over.
Now if they do a hardware change and then release an upgraded version of the OS as well, I am sure that mskip or someone else could be persuaded to help out.
but do i need to have hspl to install any roms that are going to be released by anyone for the new update?
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This means, even if you have HSPL installed now, you could be reverted back to SSPL, rendering you unable to flash custom ROMs.
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do you mean 'reverted back to SPL'
SPL is Stock
SSPL is one shot hacked SPL
HSPL is permanently hacked SPL
Dont mean to sound picky, just trying to avoid confusion
To make matters worse, if you flash an ROM higher than 2.10 and you attempt to install the current (as of 5/21/10) HSPL, you will brick your phone. Yeah, it's bad.
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no, you just get stuck at spl 2.10.0000 until you downgrade. HSPL1024 fails when you run it, but no problem, just an error.
Bricked is a very scary word, and should be avoided, especially when it isn't bricked.
(UNless something haschanged in teh past day or so? There are a few threads where poeple have tried to install HSPL1024 onto SPL 2.10.0000, , no one has said anything about a brick, only that HSPL fails.)
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do you mean 'reverted back to SPL'
SPL is Stock
SSPL is one shot hacked SPL
HSPL is permanently hacked SPL
Dont mean to sound picky, just trying to avoid confusion
no, you just get stuck at spl 2.10.0000 until you downgrade. HSPL1024 fails when you run it, but no problem, just an error.
Bricked is a very scary word, and should be avoided, especially when it isn't bricked.
(UNless something haschanged in teh past day or so? There are a few threads where poeple have tried to install HSPL1024 onto SPL 2.10.0000, , no one has said anything about a brick, only that HSPL fails.)
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I have not actually flashed a stock via SD, only customs, so I've never had a problem. Haven't read about anyone actually bricking their phones with HSPL yet, but I did read a thread where someone was asking about why it would.
Thanks for the clarifications
so you do
Extract the *.exe file inside and double-click to run
Click "Next" when it asks if you want to install
STOP, minimize the window
Using your computer's "Search" program, look in your temporary folder (mine was C:\users\shane\temp\xxxx) for any file with the extension *.nbh (the file should be named ruu_signed.nbh)
Copy this extracted file to a compatible microSD card and flash using the directions at the top of this post.
that then
You must rename the image to "LEOIMG.nbh", since this is the only recognized file name the bootloader will accept.
Place the LEOIMG.nbh on a 8GB or smaller microSD card.
Remove the battery cover and press the Reset button.
Hold the Volume Down and End Call (power) buttons at the same time.
As soon as "Searching..." appears on the screen, release the Volume Down button.
ROM will flash. Be sure to hard-reset afterwards to prevent weird errors (as usual).
that right?
and also im running windows 7 and when i run the install for the 2.10.0 it said extract RUU_signed but when i look at my temp folder, it isnt there
do you know why?
instead of running it and then looking in temp, just right click the .exe and choose"extract here"
Hey all, this is my virgin post, I'm as well a newbie at flashing stuff. The reason for posting this is just to share my experience so hopefully people won't encounter as much trouble as I just did.
First of all, of course you need to download the four required files.
SUPER WIPE - Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe_Amaze_4G
The actual rom - Android_Revolution_HD-Amaze_4G_3.0.1.zip
The firmware - PH85IMG.zip
The radio - Radio_1.14.550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15.zip <------- unlike others, this one u actually need to unzip ^_^
Now that you have the files, let them sit tight on your desktop. You need to S-OFF your device. This basically means you are permitted to flash any rom you want after you are S-OFFed. For this, I think I did some crazy stuff I don't even understand.
I used controlbear's S-OFF method. He (or she) has got a website set up for this. For HTC Amazers, go here: http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear-public-beta-0-1/instructions/htc-amaze/. Depending on your operating system and the version of your Amaze, you need to download the S-OFF tool. Since I am using Windows and was S-OFFing a 2.x Amaze, I had to download the Windows GB version of the tool. (WINDOWS GB MD5 sums are inside the zip file)
Follow controlbear's instructions carefully on his website, I give you two points of advice:
The insulated wire he talks about is basically a bronze/copper wire with plastic/rubber covering it. You need a slightly thicker wire and have the rubber on both ends of the wire removed with a knife or something so the copper inside is showing.
When you are "touching" the GND spot indicated on the diagram, obviously you need to have the back cover of your Amaze removed. So why not remove it first before starting the whole process as when your USB cable is attached to your phone you can't remove the back cover.
Controlbear is so right about something, that is you DO NEED SEVERAL tries before getting the timing right. So don't worry, give it a lot of tries.
Next you need to SuperCID your Amaze. Honestly, I have no idea what this does whatsoever. But luckily the process is simple and straight forward. Just follow instruction: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612475
Now here comes the flashing!
The rommer of android revolution said you need to flash 4EXT Touch Recovery. I thought every custom recovery would do the job. Anyway, just google 4EXTRecoveryUpdater.apk, or try to find it in google play. It's a lot easier to flash it while you still had the system installed.
Then you need to upgrade the firmware. Which has everything to do with the PH85IMG.zip.
Apparently, this isn't something you can flash through recovery. You need to place this file (in its zipped form) in the root of your SD card, and go to bootloader (the first menu right after you power+vol.down). It's gonna automatically detect it and ask you to update. power up = update, power down = abort. I accidentally clicked power down TWICE...
When you've finished updating your firmware, do a super wipe. This is done by going in to the custom recovery and install "Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe_Amaze_4G.zip" from sd card.
The super wipe process is followed by another install from sd card. This time you install the ROM "Android_Revolution_HD-Amaze_4G_3.0.1.zip".
OK, the rommer did warn us about having to wait a while for the first boot. But I thought I somehow bricked my phone...
No, you do need to be patient about it. Let it load. When your Amaze is up, you need to follow the instruction and flash a radio file. THIS IS DONE ON YOUR COMPUTER. You don't need recovery mode for this one.
Last but not least, I've had some problem with enabling mobile data on my Amaze. Turns out I needed to add a APN for it. Google your carrier's APN setting, NOT ALL OF THEM ARE CORRECT!!!
Good luck flashers! Don't brick it!
icyyicee said:
Hey all, this is my virgin post, I'm as well a newbie at flashing stuff. The reason for posting this is just to share my experience so hopefully people won't encounter as much trouble as I just did.
First of all, of course you need to download the four required files.
SUPER WIPE - Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe_Amaze_4G
The actual rom - Android_Revolution_HD-Amaze_4G_3.0.1.zip
The firmware - PH85IMG.zip
The radio - Radio_1.14.550L.17DC_30.78.550L.15.zip <------- unlike others, this one u actually need to unzip ^_^
Now that you have the files, let them sit tight on your desktop. You need to S-OFF your device. This basically means you are permitted to flash any rom you want after you are S-OFFed. For this, I think I did some crazy stuff I don't even understand.
I used controlbear's S-OFF method. He (or she) has got a website set up for this. For HTC Amazers, go here: http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear-public-beta-0-1/instructions/htc-amaze/. Depending on your operating system and the version of your Amaze, you need to download the S-OFF tool. Since I am using Windows and was S-OFFing a 2.x Amaze, I had to download the Windows GB version of the tool. (WINDOWS GB MD5 sums are inside the zip file)
Follow controlbear's instructions carefully on his website, I give you two points of advice:
The insulated wire he talks about is basically a bronze/copper wire with plastic/rubber covering it. You need a slightly thicker wire and have the rubber on both ends of the wire removed with a knife or something so the copper inside is showing.
When you are "touching" the GND spot indicated on the diagram, obviously you need to have the back cover of your Amaze removed. So why not remove it first before starting the whole process as when your USB cable is attached to your phone you can't remove the back cover.
Controlbear is so right about something, that is you DO NEED SEVERAL tries before getting the timing right. So don't worry, give it a lot of tries.
Next you need to SuperCID your Amaze. Honestly, I have no idea what this does whatsoever. But luckily the process is simple and straight forward. Just follow instruction: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612475
Now here comes the flashing!
The rommer of android revolution said you need to flash 4EXT Touch Recovery. I thought every custom recovery would do the job. Anyway, just google 4EXTRecoveryUpdater.apk, or try to find it in google play. It's a lot easier to flash it while you still had the system installed.
Then you need to upgrade the firmware. Which has everything to do with the PH85IMG.zip.
Apparently, this isn't something you can flash through recovery. You need to place this file (in its zipped form) in the root of your SD card, and go to bootloader (the first menu right after you power+vol.down). It's gonna automatically detect it and ask you to update. power up = update, power down = abort. I accidentally clicked power down TWICE...
When you've finished updating your firmware, do a super wipe. This is done by going in to the custom recovery and install "Android_Revolution_HD_Super_Wipe_Amaze_4G.zip" from sd card.
The super wipe process is followed by another install from sd card. This time you install the ROM "Android_Revolution_HD-Amaze_4G_3.0.1.zip".
OK, the rommer did warn us about having to wait a while for the first boot. But I thought I somehow bricked my phone...
No, you do need to be patient about it. Let it load. When your Amaze is up, you need to follow the instruction and flash a radio file. THIS IS DONE ON YOUR COMPUTER. You don't need recovery mode for this one.
Last but not least, I've had some problem with enabling mobile data on my Amaze. Turns out I needed to add a APN for it. Google your carrier's APN setting, NOT ALL OF THEM ARE CORRECT!!!
Good luck flashers! Don't brick it!
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hey thank you very much for the guide. Can you please put the download links? when I try to download the files from the Android Revolution thread it says File Not Found 404