Hello,
I''m kinda new into ROM flashing and am curious to know if the HTC Touch Dual i got from my father in law is flashable with a new unbranded dutch ROM.
This model is now Vodafone branded and i want to use it with an other provider. I also don't like the presettings of Vodafone and the startup Vodafone image.
I found several links for unlocking and reflash a new ROM but don't know were to start. So I have the following questions:
How can I make a back-up of the current ROM?
How can I flash a new ROM? (I've downloaded the Nike_Original_NLD_ROM_v1.31.404.09_Patched_Touch_DLL.exe)
If 2 isn't possible how can I unloch the Touch Dual?
I'm very greatfull for any advise!
Thanks,
Pinobird
Also looking forward to these answers, almost same problems here
Read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395945
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355730
After that you can flash your Rom's.
As for back-up, I don't know, but it has been posted, more than once.
Also learn to read sticky threads and search.
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Hi all, where i can download the touch dual upgrade? someone can post a link please? I can't download it from official htc site becouse i have a branded phone.
thx
Mirrors for WM6.1 upgrade postet for some times here. Please use the Search...
Or take a look in my signature
can it go on branded??
I've been trying to find out the answer to this for a few days....but I get a bit confused with all the answers, terminology and talk of hard spl etc..
so please forgive the question... I would like a simple yes or no answer just to confirm what I think i understand from other threads...
Can the normal HTC supplied update for WM6.1 be applied to a branded phone (in my case Orange UK) without having to make any other adjustments first???
Thanks in advance
thx but i need the italian version..
lordrorthorn said:
I've been trying to find out the answer to this for a few days....but I get a bit confused with all the answers, terminology and talk of hard spl etc..
so please forgive the question... I would like a simple yes or no answer just to confirm what I think i understand from other threads...
Can the normal HTC supplied update for WM6.1 be applied to a branded phone (in my case Orange UK) without having to make any other adjustments first???
Thanks in advance
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Nope, you need to flash the uspl first. Check the sspl/uspl/hardspl thread. It's quite easy, first you put sspl on the phone and run it, then when the phone is in bootloader you flash the uspl. After flashing you can check if it went ok by going into bootloader (check wiki how to do it). If you can confirm that you have uspl, then just flash the new 6.1 original.
There's nothing else to it (it works also on vista). I did it with my t-mobile branded phone.
deffez said:
thx but i need the italian version..
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Sorry so far i know is there no Italien Version at the moment
bdacier said:
Nope, you need to flash the uspl first. Check the sspl/uspl/hardspl thread. It's quite easy, first you put sspl on the phone and run it, then when the phone is in bootloader you flash the uspl. After flashing you can check if it went ok by going into bootloader (check wiki how to do it). If you can confirm that you have uspl, then just flash the new 6.1 original.
There's nothing else to it (it works also on vista). I did it with my t-mobile branded phone.
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Thanks for that...I believed that was the case but there is sooo much info on here it was difficult to get to the bottom of it.
I'm not sure I want to do all that...if i brick it I can't afford a new phone so I might just leave it be.
Also, has anyone actually done this with an Touch Dual on Orange UK? does it work? The only confirmed upgrades i've found are on T-Mobile.
It would be a lot easier if Orange just supplied it wouldn't it????
lordrorthorn said:
Thanks for that...I believed that was the case but there is sooo much info on here it was difficult to get to the bottom of it.
I'm not sure I want to do all that...if i brick it I can't afford a new phone so I might just leave it be.
Also, has anyone actually done this with an Touch Dual on Orange UK? does it work? The only confirmed upgrades i've found are on T-Mobile.
It would be a lot easier if Orange just supplied it wouldn't it????
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Yeah ive done mine, i was orange uk. Works fine. Just follow the instructions.
lordrorthorn said:
Thanks for that...I believed that was the case but there is sooo much info on here it was difficult to get to the bottom of it.
I'm not sure I want to do all that...if i brick it I can't afford a new phone so I might just leave it be.
Also, has anyone actually done this with an Touch Dual on Orange UK? does it work? The only confirmed upgrades i've found are on T-Mobile.
It would be a lot easier if Orange just supplied it wouldn't it????
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Ok i have a UK version Toch Dual wich i bought here in belgium so it was already unlocked since i could use it on belgium networks. Also it is an unbranded one.
I flashed yesterday the new Official HTC Rom Windows Mobile 6.1 wich went all well no problems with flashing. It is a good rom, faster than the previous one. My question is since it is already unlocked can i flash any custom rom i can find here in the touch dual forum ???
Or do i have to do something witch the Uspl or hardspl ??? what is the different and what are the steps to use it with custom roms???
thanks alot
Hi to everyone,
Which are real advantages to upgrade to WM6.1 ?
Thanks a lot
hi guys,
First win mob device and please with the possible functionality of the device yet pretty dissapointed with the responsiveness (especially the keyboard lag, wtf!!!)
Can someone possibly answer a few questions with regards to using a custom rom?
1. Currently on Vodafone UK, thus using the default Vodafone rom. How do i back this up incase for any reason i need to revert?
2. I have read the thread here with regards to Hard-SPL, can someone please explain to me what the hell this, is this just a boot loader that allows me to boot different roms? What does SPL stand for?
3. What do the guides mean by flashing radios? Does that just mean using a different hardware driver than the one thats currently being used?
4. As mentioned in 1. i'm on vodafone uk, how do i ensure that when i've flashed to the new ROM that things like 3g etc work. Once i boot the new rom how to i tell it that im vodafone uk and not tmobile, orange, o2, etc...? What i'm trying to say is that how do i ensure the connection settings are correct for my country and network?
5. When using a custom rom will i still be able to sync with my works active directory for emails, calendar etc... Can currently do this on my stock vodafone rom, i'm presume this isn't going to be removed from the custom rom?
Once again guys sorry for all the Q's but i'd like to understand fully what im doing before i do it.
Thanks in advance to anyone here that offers help with my questions
phillips321 said:
hi guys,
First win mob device and please with the possible functionality of the device yet pretty dissapointed with the responsiveness (especially the keyboard lag, wtf!!!)
Can someone possibly answer a few questions with regards to using a custom rom?
1. Currently on Vodafone UK, thus using the default Vodafone rom. How do i back this up incase for any reason i need to revert?
2. I have read the thread here with regards to Hard-SPL, can someone please explain to me what the hell this, is this just a boot loader that allows me to boot different roms? What does SPL stand for?
3. What do the guides mean by flashing radios? Does that just mean using a different hardware driver than the one thats currently being used?
4. As mentioned in 1. i'm on vodafone uk, how do i ensure that when i've flashed to the new ROM that things like 3g etc work. Once i boot the new rom how to i tell it that im vodafone uk and not tmobile, orange, o2, etc...? What i'm trying to say is that how do i ensure the connection settings are correct for my country and network?
5. When using a custom rom will i still be able to sync with my works active directory for emails, calendar etc... Can currently do this on my stock vodafone rom, i'm presume this isn't going to be removed from the custom rom?
Once again guys sorry for all the Q's but i'd like to understand fully what im doing before i do it.
Thanks in advance to anyone here that offers help with my questions
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1. Check the wiki, the voda rom should be there.
2. Yes. Hard-spl lets you flash any raphael rom.
3. Radios get the signal from the tower, if you have poor reception and battery life consider trying a different one. Many people use different radio's so most of the Roms do not contain one so that a person's radio isn't over written.
4. Most roms have "htc connection settings". It will recognize your sim and ask to run the correct settings for your network. It's a breeze. If for some reason your rom doesnt have it..search, there are tons of cabs for it here on xda.
5. Yes, activesync works perfectly.
Flash hard-spl and have fun.
phillips321 said:
i'd like to understand fully what im doing before i do it.
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Don't try that philosophy on women!
(sorry, couldn't resist)
Hello. I have just received a new G2 (aka Hero) on T-mobile UK.
I am planning on doing this, please can you tell me if this would work:
1.Installing a recovery image
2.Booting into recovery and making a Nandroid backup
3.Installing a generic HTC Rom which has been packed into update.zip NB.Rom is a stock rom and therefore not rooted
As I understand after flashing I would lose rooting and would need to root again if I need to. However, I don't need to so am not too bothered.
I am hoping that this would remove T-Mobile branding, but mainly make the phone quicker as it is running the latest ROM. Would this technique work?
I would also like to know wether my sim-lock status would be affected?
Also if Donut/Android 1.6 is released OTA by HTC would my phone update OTA?
Finally, does that mean once I have flashed it, I will not be able to access the recovery partition thing which includes Nandroid etc.?
Please answer my questions and comment if you have any reservations/concerns about this. All comments are much appreciated.
bump-please help
Bit previous with the bump after such a sort time??
To answer your questions:
First of all, as long as your G2 still has the original Hero firmware, you are probably ok with your plan. If you've got the latest firmware, you'll probably have to use the gold card technique.
If you install a generic ROM, you'll lose most the T-Mobile branding, but to be honest there was very little anyway. The T-Mobile splash screen when you switch on will remain though.
SIM-lock has nothing to do with your ROM - it was locked before it will still be locked after you update the ROM, and vice versa.
Finally, on the subject of an OTA, who knows???!!! I really wouldn't worry about it.
Regards,
Dave
Thanks Dave. Does anyone else have anything to say?
new user, similar question.
got myself a T-mobile G2 yesterday, thinking that it's the same thing as HTC Hero. ok, it's only a software difference but now i'm unable to flash it.
software version is 2.73.116.61 which is T-mobile version of course, and comparing version numbers to recent ones it looks really outdated. is it? on T-mobile UK support pages it's even older one. tried to download official version but HTC says there is no support for my device, based on serial number. also tried to flash with newest downloaded from here but no luck, got error 131
so, what can I do? root or goldcard?
thanx
You will need to goldcard to downgrade your ROM, before you'll be able to "upgrade" it to a custom ROM.
Regards,
Dave
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683
thank you, it worked flawlessly
Debranding Optimus Hero (ORANGE)
Hi everyone.
I am an Android rookie, but i am trying to learn more and more each day.
I bought recently a HTC Hero from optimus operator (Portugal) - Orange - and it came with 1.5 version of the OS. There is original 2.1 version but not for my operator.
I already made an goldcard for it, removed simlock, and rooted but now i would like to know step by step what to do?
what rom (original and generic) should i install to have 2.1?
How to do it, with goldcard inside cellphone?
It is possible to go back?
I have read in Q&A that some orange phones, whem the debranding is done, loose the network due to some radio network imcompabilities... how can i know if that is or is not my case?
I would be greatful for all the help someone could give me.
Many thanks
D_Saint
Look at the guides in the android development section of how to root. If the phone is running a very old firmware the likelyhood is that you won't need to downgrade and therefore may not need a goldcard. But basically, you need to root and install a recovery image then you can flash a rom from the hero development section.
EDIT: See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253
Hello,
New to the forum, and this is probably a noob question, but after trawling through loads of threads on here my head is spinning and i need some advice!
I decided to upgrade the ROM of my hd2 today as i am having problems with sending sms. i bought the phone second hand recently. It is sim unlocked and there is no carrier branding on the phone that i have noticed.
I tried to get a ROM from the htc site and got the not suitable message, long story short after speaking to htc i found my phone is from the Czech republic.
Now i have had a look at the ROM flashing tutorial and i am confident with doing it, however i am unsure about whether or not i need to use the Goldcard method?
Can i download the latest ROM from the UK HTC site and put it on my phone just using the Hardspl method here?
Thanks for any help offered, and sorry if this has been asked before, but i couldnt find an answer to my question.
Hacksore said:
Can i download the latest ROM from the UK HTC site and put it on my phone just using the Hardspl method[/URL]
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yes HSPL will be fine.
Thanks for the help, one other question though. Is there a way i can back up my current rom just incase? couldnt find any info on it other then reloading a stock rom.
Artimis v64 rocks: )
Hi guys,
I've been searching about this subject but i could not find a anwser to all my questions. I own a Galaxy S III, and i see a lot off people using the UK Unbranded Official Rom, saying that it have more advantages. My phone is sim locked to vodafone, therefore it has a vodafone official rom. In the first place i would like to ask if flashing to the UK Unbranded rom gives me more advantages than the rom i'm using right know. And does flashing void the warranty ?
Thanks
Gonzalo7 said:
Hi guys,
I've been searching about this subject but i could not find a anwser to all my questions. I own a Galaxy S III, and i see a lot off people using the UK Unbranded Official Rom, saying that it have more advantages.
Dont know where you see more advantages ????????
My phone is sim locked to vodafone, therefore it has a vodafone official rom. In the first place i would like to ask if flashing to the UK Unbranded rom gives me more advantages than the rom i'm using right know
No but it will remove Voda apps and branding .
. And does flashing void the warranty ?
Technically from Voda possible but not from Samsung .
jje
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