Hi,
I want to update my traditional Chinese ROM for HTC Touch Dual to English. But i'm a newbie, so i'm a bit cautious to get started.
my question is, will i be able to get my phone to its original state using the hard reset button on the back of my phone? will i lose all my programs if i perform a hard reset?
also, when i "flash my rom" will i have all the programs that originally came with my phone (ex: IE, office mobile, java engine, games, voice commander, touch flo, etc etc that was preloaded when i first turned on my phone)
thanks
anyoneeeeee?
First you should read this forum post very very very good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355730 about HardSPL
after that you should read the rest of the forum about all the different roms out at the moment. Some are Stock roms others are modified roms.
You can if HardSPL went wel install any rom you like.
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hey guys,
please don't get angry with me.
I am just a newbie about upgrading PPC roms. (I was using PalmOS devşces for 6 years until last month)
On my Imate Jasjam I just made a "radio rom update" ; it works fine...
But when it comes to OS updates I am total newbie.
Now I plan to upgrade to WM6 rom but I am too excited. I don't know if I am "ok" to do it.
Do you think the WM6 rom for HTC Hermes works fine on Imate Jasjam ?
(as it is only OS update it should be, but just to be sure)
Any problems that may occur with my Jasjam ?
One other question is:
I know that I have to hard reset before the update. But then, can I restore from my "SK tools" backup over the WM6 OS ?
And last one:
I see on the Radio ROM page that there is a newer radio rom which has "GPS enabled" mark. Also, I see in some of the member's signatures :
"RADIO ROM: 1.35.00.11 (Trinity GPS enabled)"
What does that mean ? Is there really a GPS in all Hermes devices ? Should I only upgrade to that rom to be able to use it ?
Btw, I am sure that most of this is already discussed in one of those very long threads but I am very excited and I wanted to ask it directly.
So please don't flame me...
Thanks for your help.
Hey, there's almost a tacit rule that you have to do a certain amount of reading to be a bona fide member of XDA! Some of your questions indicate that you have done very little... where do you get the idea that you have to hard reset before doing an update!? Start at the WIKI!!
I'll give you this one though... it's an extremely bad idea to retore from a backup after updating the ROM.
Wam7 said:
Hey, there's almost a tacit rule that you have to do a certain amount of reading to be a bona fide member of XDA! Some of your questions indicate that you have done very little... where do you get the idea that you have to hard reset before doing an update!? Start at the WIKI!!
I'll give you this one though... it's an extremely bad idea to retore from a backup after updating the ROM.
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thank you.
however, I don't understand why it's a bad idea.
I have many apps installed.
To install them from scratch would be too difficult.
I don't think the places in the registry would be different in new rom.
am I wrong ?
my word of advice, If you're not willing to spend time, then upgrade the ROM is NOT for you.
btw, spend a day or 2 to read the WIKI & some of the stickies.
mrmrmrmr said:
thank you.
however, I don't understand why it's a bad idea.
I have many apps installed.
To install them from scratch would be too difficult.
I don't think the places in the registry would be different in new rom.
am I wrong ?
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You are wrong. As others have said, do some reading before you take the plunge. You'll be glad you did.
And if you keep CAB files on your external storage card, reinstalling apps isn't all that difficult. Trust me, I reflash ALL THE TIME and getting up and running after a flash only takes me about 10 mins. Of course, I don't use half the crap everyone else uses; I mainly stick to a few utils and my corporate email.
Thanks for all of your replies...
Mostly they are discouraging ((
I have read many threads about the upgrade process and I couldn't understand why "upgrade the ROM is NOT for me"
It seems simple as running the exe on the PC.
is there something I missed ?
because if you run the wrong exe file from your pc you will end up with a really expensive paper weight
And you've indicated that you're too lazt to reinstall your favorite apps unless you can simply restore from a back-up.
Hint, experiment... I know which apps will work from my storage card without need a fresh install after Rom upgrade or hard reset.
concur: changing ROMs is like crack... once you start, you're hooked
Best to get proficient with the reloading process since eventually you'll wind up being able to do it in your sleep. I actually reloaded from a cold reset while working out at the Gymn once.... (capital G in geek here...)
thank you for all of your replies.
then I will wait some more to see if a more stable wm6 rom is available.
maybe kyphur can release one which is even better than his forst one
then I will hard reset my hermes (as I will need space on it for the update)
and then run the exe from my computer.
then I will have to install all of my apps from beginning.
I hope I don't lose data
I just recently purchased the HTC Touch Pro through my workplace, but was shocked when I saw that the interface for my phone wasn't the default HTC interface (the nice black one), but the stupid Bell UI. So long story short, I was wondering if flashing it with a new firmware would give me the other GUI. I'm with Bell so I know I need a CDMA firmware, and was looking for advice on which build to get. I assume flashing is done through USB on the computer, and I would not need to open the phone to bypass/ground anything. I'm basically looking to change a few things:
- The black UI
- Make the phone more responsive (I was told custom firmwares are quicker)
- Ability to install 3rd party software (possibly games? or am I limited to just JAVA games?)
- I want Java to stop telling me in the middle of playing the game that the app is untrusted and ask if I want to continue (registry hack perhaps?)
- All my radios to work (wifi/cdma)
- And I must be able to revert back to stock Bell UI firmware should I need to warranty my phone. Is this possible?
first things first: got to this thread to be able to learn the basics. then begin your quest for roms. there is a lot of threads on here about decent roms and what they can do for ya. btw a lot of people will yell at you for not taking advantage of the search function in the upper right hand corner of the screen. just thought you should know.
happy flashing!
Hey there!
I am a beginner flasher and I just flashed my first ROM. The name of it is Juicy8 and it has EVERYTHING that you are asking for. It even has HTC Touch Pro's 2 interface so when you landscape you can still use touchflo. It's great!
You can find his rom and many others on PPCGEEKS.com
Please I reccomend tha you look ezgthunder's instructions for unlocking and flashing on this website. You should find it in the Pro forums.
Okay, I've got everything settled in. I just have 2 questions:
Flashing allows the use of third party applications, such as PocketGBA, correct? There is no way to install it otherwise?
And is there a stock Bell firmware I can use to revert?
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Okay, I've got everything settled in. I just have 2 questions:
Flashing allows the use of third party applications, such as PocketGBA, correct? There is no way to install it otherwise?
And is there a stock Bell firmware I can use to revert?
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1. You can install 3rd party programs whether your phone is flashed or not.
2. List of Stock roms is here http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=42741 which includes Bell
Thanks for your help. I noticed there is no stock radio for Bell, if I install Juicy 8 ROM, will the radio be touched? As in: can I still make calls?
Edit: I just flashed it and I was wondering if there was a way to get the default start menu back. Is it a setting? BTW I am referring to the start menu that looks like a classic Windows Start Menu, rather than the full screen one that I have now.
xxNIRVANAxx said:
Thanks for your help. I noticed there is no stock radio for Bell, if I install Juicy 8 ROM, will the radio be touched? As in: can I still make calls?
Edit: I just flashed it and I was wondering if there was a way to get the default start menu back. Is it a setting? BTW I am referring to the start menu that looks like a classic Windows Start Menu, rather than the full screen one that I have now.
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nope...that was a windows mobile 6.5 rom mate..thats how the menu is now..if you want the 'classic' style, youll have to flash an older 6.1 rom. and for your radio question, you can flash roms but DONT flash any radios as you wont be able to get the stock one back
right guys, i know i may be asking for something that has already been covered on another post somewhere on xda-dev, but i am in need of help in getting my stock HD2 upto speed so that i can use a bootloader to get froyo running.
one thing i must point out before hand is that i also use my HD2 as a wifi hotspot, so if anything goes wrong im f*cked in terms of downloading something else to fix a problem after ive flashed so i am desperately in need of an itemised list of how to go about this to minimise possible ****ups. this phone is still only 1/4 the way through the contract also.
my software versions are...
OS 5.2.21889 (21889.5.0.87)
Manilla 2.5.20121429.0
ROM 1.72.110.4 (86525) WWE
Radio 2.07.51.22_2
Protocol Version 15.32.50.07U
any help would be greatly apreciated.
i managed to get a copy of some android build onto my mSD card but haret didnt get past the lines on the screen which then fade to black (which i believe is a ROM related issue)
You need to flash a new radio, use search and you'll be on your way
does it have to be any specific radio? also can this procedure brick my device if certain precautions arent taken?
Try a. 50 variant, they're the most reliable,try 2.12.50... most seem to get along fine with that on android. Just make sure you read the flashing guides thoroughly in the HD2 ROM DEVELOPMENT thread and all should be fine, all the info is in there, if you're unsure, read again, after one or two flashes it becomes second nature, did for me anyway.
You need hspl too, again in the rom development section, happy androiding!
Hi,
I have searched for soemone that has had the same ROM as me and to no avail. In order to install a new ROM I need to use the right 'extraction kit'. It seems none of them are for the ROM starting with 1.43? Am I being daft or should I just stop looking and figuring it out now?
I bought a T-Mobile phone, had it unlocked yesterday. It still has all the T-Mobile settings on and I can't put the Vodafone settings on. I have been 'playing this game' for many years now, I have bought the Bepe ROM a bumber of times for different devices; excellant stuff. I want to do the same again.
Please could someone point me in the right direction please - For Clarification:
"Which HSPL Package should I use?"
Or if there is none - "How to change the settings on a phone that does not let you?"
Thank-you in advance,
Will
Has no-one ever had this ROM? I cannot possibly be the only one?! Don't answer this - But do you think I will brick my phone by using a 1.42 ROM HSPL Package de-rommer?
Will
For HD2, if I remember correctly, there is no ROM dump solution.
Check here if you find your stock ROM (thought I had seen it there) to have it as a fallback solution.
To install any other ROM than the T-Mob stock ROM on your HD2, just use HSPL4.exe to install HSPL 2.08 on your phone, and flash via USB or SD card.
You can actually find all you need in the stickies.
Thanks you confirmed what I thought. I have found the Stock ROM. I've tried the HPSL4, no joy!
Thank-you,
Will
Did you try HSPL2.exe? This should definitely work if there should be issues with HSPL4.exe.
your a genius - thank-you....
Will
SOLVED
To anyone reading this;
What I have learnt is as follows:
- It seems that you run a HSPL PKG whether it is 1,2,3,4, or 5, and you will not brick your phone - ( I am not guaranteeing this - but going on my own experience).
- I was advised by experts that had gone through the process, the wrong HSPLs. This is NOT their fault, but it appears your phone is very unique.
- All you need to do is trial and error.
- You will be asked when running the HSPL which ROM version you are installing - make sure you have read the thread of the ROM you are installing very well. (Even have it open to run through it when run HSPL.
- Once you have 'cracked' your Stock ROM, then it seems that you can then run the correct HSPL PKG for the particular ROM you want.......
I hope this helps and you have learnt from my research.....
Take Care,
Will
I installed android and it sucks, it reboots all the time, apps are useless, there are of course more things that made me want to switch but i dont want to go into details.
i almost turned my phone into brick when i installed android so i just want a step by step process on how to go back to windows mobile 6.5, and what version is recommended for best performance.
Ok I sugest going back to the stock ROM for your HD2 as you can flash it via SD card anx make everything stock with ome flash. But if you want to go with a custom ROM I suvedt any oc the Energy ROMs they are great. You can flash either of the ROMs via SD card or just put your HD2 into bootloader and wait for Serial to change to USB in the white bar of bootloader and then flash the ROM of your choice. If you flash via USB with official ROM it willnot revert your HSPL to SPL bit via SD card it will. Here is a link to tbe thread on how to flash via SD card.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=681317
ok, so i understand that i put the downloaded ROM to my HTC's SD card, hard reset the phone, and do the rest of the steps from the lik you sent.
What about radio? when do i flash it and do i need to flash it?
also, which of the hotfile files from the build available here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591784
is the "energy" theme? (the first one from the list in post 2)
when i click on the link it sends me to cookie's home tab thread.
piotrek255 said:
ok, so i understand that i put the downloaded ROM to my HTC's SD card, hard reset the phone, and do the rest of the steps from the lik you sent.
What about radio? when do i flash it and do i need to flash it?
also, which of the hotfile files from the build available here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=591784
is the "energy" theme? (the first one from the list in post 2)
when i click on the link it sends me to cookie's home tab thread.
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Fist off make sure not to confuss putting your HD2 into bootloader and preforming a manual hard reset. To hard reset you have to power on and hold both volume down and up buttons down and the tricolored bootloader will appear for a brief secound but then another screen with instructions will appear. To put it into bootloader just power on holding down the volume down button and you will get tbe bootloader.
Flash the radio you want either before or after you flash the ROM. It really does not matter wich it will still preform it's function the same. I suggest radio version 2.15.50.14 as it is the latest radio version. You don't just have to flash another radio though if you don't want to. I say if you are not having problems with your current reception then your current radio should do fine. You can flash the radio tbe exact same way as the ROM using your SD card. Just rename the .nbh file for the radio to leoimg.nbh and copy it to your SD card. Or you can flash it via USB cable and your computer by using bootloader.
I checked out the link you posted. To download the zip file for the ROM you have to lick on the appropriate download link with the flag that applies to you. Let the page fully load when you go to the first page of the thread and look for the download button links toward the bottom of post #2. You will have two zip files to choose from I would say go with the largest of the two files as it will probably be the one with the start button at the bottom of the screen. I can not be certain of this though as I have a TMOUS HD2 and can not flash the ROM to check.
thanks for the reply, but i turned my phone to a brick yesterday before i read your post, turned out i didnt install HSLP (or something like that) which you need for installing new roms... immediately i went to a shop to get it fixed and luckily they had software that erased everything and installed original software
Glad you got your HD2 up and running again. I was wondering though if you checked to see if you could still get the bootloader to come up by holding down the volume down button down while powering on? Reason why I ask is you said.
they had software that erased everything and installed original software
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I think when you flashed the custom ROM with out HSPL it ran a task 28(it is some debate wich is bett3er task 28 or task 29) before trying to flash the ROM which removed the current ROM from your HD2 leaving it ROM less. If your HD2 was truly bricked the place you brought it to would have had to disassemble your HD2 to get the main board out so they could use a JTAG on it. For that is the only way to revive a truly bricked HD2. So you see I am afraid you paid someone for something you could have done yourself. But the whole point was to get your HD2 up and running again so it is probably worth it to you. Peace
i've read what needed to be done in my sitation, and i ran into a big guide with some info about a program i needed to have fo 30 euro, it was then when i decided to go with the shop.
i had a RGB screen with some info on it, but i dont remember what it was, i'm just glad i got it fixed.
what free procedure have you had in mind?
Get HSPL back on it, Follow Energy ROM recomendations regarding radio version & get 23699 ROM Dinik from ROM repository.
With a few aditional registry tweaks this is one of the best performing ROMs put together.
My HD2 runs supurb on this ROM with over 40 aditional softwares loaded & used daily for work & leasure.
Simply blows a stock ROM away & makes Android only a SD card loaded plaything.
piotrek255 said:
I installed android and it sucks, it reboots all the time, apps are useless, there are of course more things that made me want to switch but i dont want to go into details.
i almost turned my phone into brick when i installed android so i just want a step by step process on how to go back to windows mobile 6.5, and what version is recommended for best performance.
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2 ways mate:
1. enter bootloader (press and hold volume down then briefly press power menu)
and flash a custom ROM
2. if you follow other peoples advice here of flashing a stock ROM via sdcard,
you will loose HSPL. or you can just flash a stock ROM via USB method and
keep HSPL on your device.
I personally recommend step 1.
piotrek255 said:
i've read what needed to be done in my sitation, and i ran into a big guide with some info about a program i needed to have fo 30 euro, it was then when i decided to go with the shop.
i had a RGB screen with some info on it, but i dont remember what it was, i'm just glad i got it fixed.
what free procedure have you had in mind?
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What I was refering to in my other post is this. I feel like the shop probably just ran a task 29 (Google task 29 for HTC HD2) and then just flashed the stock ROM for your HD2 Wich can be downloaded for free from XDA, HTC.com, and probably your carriers website. These are all things you can do yourself. But like I said if the shop had to take your HD2 apart you did theright thing.
eh, i think they run the thing you said, so i am like 40$ lost on this... this solution should be easier to find, i searched google and xda for the problem i ran into, i typed different keywords, searched for an hour and found only some big guide with one of the steps requiring to buy a software for 20 euro. This forum should be better organized when it comes to HTC errors. Some screens and direct links to solutions.
piotrek255 said:
eh, i think they run the thing you said, so i am like 40$ lost on this... this solution should be easier to find, i searched google and xda for the problem i ran into, i typed different keywords, searched for an hour and found only some big guide with one of the steps requiring to buy a software for 20 euro. This forum should be better organized when it comes to HTC errors. Some screens and direct links to solutions.
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Just an humble suggestion, users should read "stickies" before they do something to their device.
Almost all of guides, video, tutorial or references links are stickied at the beginning of the the forum/subforums
cheers