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HTC Wizard SoftSPL (sSPL) For G4 Wizards
FAQ:
What is SoftSPL?
-SoftSPL is a patched SPL that will temporary unlock your CID (untill reboot).
-It will be copied to your device and loaded (BUT NOT FLASHED!), the device is tricked to believe it has SuperCID (More accuratly g_cKeyCardSecurityLevel will be 0 ).
Why Temporary?
-1st because of warranty, since there is no CID block written, warranty isn't void
-2nd with this tool it's not necesarry to have a permanently unlocked CID.
-3rd it's safe, it doesn't flash CID block or IPL/SPL by it's own, but choose your ROM you want to flash wisely!
Isn't shelltool the same?
-no shelltool will strip the rom, and then flash it with pdocwrite, where sSPL is a bootloader which says it has supercid, thus tricking the RomUpdateUtility.
But can I make it permanent?
-Yes it can make it semi permanent, with HardSPL (it's the same trick, but now a patched SPL is flashed to device).
What does Soft SPL change on my device?
-nothing, it's loaded into memory. Only the ROM you choose to flash with the RUU will change your device.
USE AT OWN RISK
How To use?
If you don't know what a G4 safe ROM is, don't even try to upgrade!
WILL NOT WORK IN VISTA
-Unzip SoftSPL.zip
-copy the nk.nbf file from desired G4 safe ROM to the SoftSPL folder
-Fully Connect to ActiveSync
-Run START-sSPL.exe
-the Screen of your Device will turn white, don't panic, this is normal
-SoftSPL will now run the RUU, proceed as usual (the screen of the wizard will stay white during whole process, again don't panic!)
DO NOT PROCEED WITH RUU if the screen isn't WHITE, OR when in bootloader SPL version isn't 2.21.olip
G4 Safe means:
-No IPL/SPL and no Extended ROM.
Many Thanks Go to:
Olipro: For patching the latest SPL
SAA044: For testing all the versions, and keeping his head cool when the first hardSPL killed his Wizard (beyond repair!), and for keeping on testing the new versions with his brand new Wizard!
Whiterat: For all his technical and moral support, without him it wouldn't have excisted.
Pof & Des: From whom I took the idea, and some of the scripts.
NB. This sSPL is not for G3, it will proceed with updating, but in the end OS will not be written, tested it with my own G3. Beware of the SPL/IPL (there is danger to flash G4 spl on your G3 due to the fact you are using a G4 sSPL, the RUU will probably think it's running from a G4 device!).
NB.2 If you want to mtty in stead of flashing a ROM, place mtty in the folder and rename it 2.exe
[EDIT:12-september 19:54] I updated the file for a confirmed working RC1 (v0.1) WITH the missing dll [/EDIT]
[edit] 23.09.07
Some people reported that enable rapi does not always work, if that is the case for you, you can try to replace the original enable-rapi with the one attached here.
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Well Done Eqx and Well Done to everybody else involved.
I look forward to giving this a go.
This is great work.. I will try this first thing in the morning..
Many Thanks
First of all many thanks for ur effort.
second-should i back to the love room befor flashing this room or i can flash directly from any room?
third - with shell tool if any problems happend i can back to love room and retry again. is it possible here also?
forth - is soft room = new room without spl & ipl?
awaiting ur reply & thanks again for ur hard work
First of all many thanks for ur effort.
second-should i back to the love room befor flashing this room or i can flash directly from any ROM?
third - with shell tool if any problems happend i can back to love room and retry again. is it possible here also?
forth - is soft (safe?) ROM = new ROM without spl & ipl?
awaiting ur reply & thanks again for ur hard work
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First, you're welcome.
2nd Please keep in mind you need IPL/SPL 2.xx.00001 for WM6 (use the latest officcial one from your provider)
3rd It's not different from an ordinary flash, you can go back to any ROM that is G4 safe.
4rd G4 safe means no IPL/SPL (Extended ROM hasn't been tested yet)
Thanks bro
thanks bro for ur quick reply & i will try it as soon as TNT5 release.(inshaa-allah)
it's sound pretty easy ... i'mma try it 2marow as well .
thanks for everything
where r u guys?
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yalla come on
[solution] G4 SoftSPL Flash any ROM to CID locked device
Thanks!! I wil post the results a soon as i flash a new ROM
Thanks!! It's 2:33 in the morning where I live and I just found this. Am trying now. Will report results.
I tried it and it didn't work. But it was probaly my fault.
Would anyone be so friendly posting some G4 Save-Roms. I think a lot of us guys aren't sure wich are save and wich aren't.
Thank you
thomme
My way
For anyone interested i did it like this!!!!
1. Flashed back to latest origenal rom.
2. Copied the file into shelltool directory to verify the ipl/spl status. (Normally most roms here dont have ipl/spl in it, never hurts to check though.
3. Used wizard service tool to make sure the enable rapi command is installed on device.
4. Copied the desired nk.nbf file into softspl (root) folder.
5. Ran the main exe file without errors and had wm6 flashed successfully.
saa044 said:
For anyone interested i did it like this!!!!
1. Flashed back to latest origenal rom.
2. Copied the file into shelltool directory to verify the ipl/spl status. (Normally most roms here dont have ipl/spl in it, never hurts to check though.
3. Used wizard service tool to make sure the enable rapi command is installed on device.
4. Copied the desired nk.nbf file into softspl (root) folder.
5. Ran the main exe file without errors and had wm6 flashed successfully.
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The only difference now is that there is a ROM folder now
hmmm
thomme said:
I tried it and it didn't work. But it was probaly my fault.
Would anyone be so friendly posting some G4 Save-Roms. I think a lot of us guys aren't sure wich are save and wich aren't.
Thank you
thomme
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Most of the roms on this page should be G4 safe.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=wizard_WM_6
The ones I have tested up till now is the wrcx, TNT and SNE 3 ones. Try what I said in my previous post, that might also work for you. What error did you get by the way, a 620 errors that said it could not communicate with device?
the-equinoxe said:
The only difference now is that there is a ROM folder now
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yup, that is nice.
I tried and it didn't work at all. I tried 3 times already from the time I downloaded the rar and still no success.
First time I tried it I had Titanium 2 installed and it was a no go even though the IPL/SPL were 2.26.0001
Then I tried twice using the official T-Mobile rom with IPL/SPL 2.26.0001 and followed the directions provided to a t and no success...
I am going to try once more tonight since it is 3:25am and then im giving up for the night.
Oh and I am trying to flash faria's rom. Think that might have something to do with it?
dharvey4651 said:
I tried and it didn't work at all. I tried 3 times already from the time I downloaded the rar and still no success.
First time I tried it I had Titanium 2 installed and it was a no go even though the IPL/SPL were 2.26.0001
Then I tried twice using the official T-Mobile rom with IPL/SPL 2.26.0001 and followed the directions provided to a t and no success...
I am going to try once more tonight since it is 3:25am and then im giving up for the night.
Oh and I am trying to flash faria's rom. Think that might have something to do with it?
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Can you give us more detail to where you get the error and what it is? Also did you flash origenal rom with softspl or bootloader? Oh and if your device asks for permission to load the dll files it wont work.
the-equinoxe said:
4rd G4 safe means no IPL/SPL (Extended ROM hasn't been tested yet)
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I have a CID Locked G4 and I can flash using RUU any ExtendedRom
contact me
dharvey4651 said:
I tried and it didn't work at all. I tried 3 times already from the time I downloaded the rar and still no success.
First time I tried it I had Titanium 2 installed and it was a no go even though the IPL/SPL were 2.26.0001
Then I tried twice using the official T-Mobile rom with IPL/SPL 2.26.0001 and followed the directions provided to a t and no success...
I am going to try once more tonight since it is 3:25am and then im giving up for the night.
Oh and I am trying to flash faria's rom. Think that might have something to do with it?
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Contact me via msn at [email protected] I will try me best to help u, but eventually EquinoXe is the master here.
saa044 said:
Can you give us more detail to where you get the error and what it is? Also did you flash origenal rom with softspl or bootloader? Oh and if your device asks for permission to load the dll files it wont work.
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Here is exactly what my device is doing:
I flash back to the official T-Mobile WM5 rom for the 2.26.0001 IPL/SPL adn then let customization finish and then try to softSpl but with no success. On my MDA, it asks me to confirm something and the screen never turns white like it is supposed to do.
I have tried this several ways and on 2 different roms.
I have tried flashing back to T-Mobile official but skip customization 2 times and use softSpl to flash faria's rom and it failed. I tried once after waiting untill customization is complete and installing faria's rom and it failed once again.
I also tried installing cert_SPCS.cab and installing enablerapi.cab prior to running softSpl 2 different times, once before customization and once after customization. both times failed. this time I was using Black Diamond 2.0 instead of faria's rom to see if it was just the rom.
Not once did I ever get the white screen and not once did it flash successfully using this method.(At least not for me)
I'm a first-time poster, long time reader. I had a G3 Wizard before and recently upgraded to a newer Wizard after the G3 fell into the bottom of a lake. I've read a lot of posts about upgrading a G4. I've only been successful a handful of times though. The only roms that have been successful with have been Wizard Love and Faria. I've CID-unlocked my G4. It's been hard-unlocked but unfortunately I don't know if that means I won't ever have to unlock it again or if it's just until i do a hard-reset. Anyways, I'm currently looking to upgrade to TNT 1921. It has a lot of the features that I'd like to have on my Wizard. I've read many posts about problems but I have yet to see my problem answered. Every time I try and upgrade, I remove my SD card and go to the Bootloader screen. I also kill wcescomm.exe. After that I simply run the RUU. I'm not sure if this is my problem or not but almost every time, I get an Error [264]. I'm totally not sure where to go after this. I've tried many things. Apparently going back to an official rom is recommended before updating. I have a Wizard from Holland so I'm not really sure which one to download. I downloaded RUU_Prodigy_2210205_22102108_021911_TMO_NL_DUT_Ship. I tried running this but it just died on me and said ERROR [300].
Here's some info that might be helpful:
IPL 2.21.0001
SPL 2.21.01ip
I've tried everything guys. Updating this thing has frustrated the hell out of me and kept me up for the past couple nights. If someone could give me a detailed step-by-step instruction for updating or how to get this ROM to work for me, I would be indebted for life.
Thank you
Serge
Someone please help me. This thing is driving me insane.
You need to flash a ROM with no IPL / SPL , im also using Olip SPL and I had to use a new hacked RUU updater
So does that mean I can or can't upgrade to TNT 1933?
Is this because of the hard-unlock I did?
Yup, you can flash TNT.. Look at this topic:
Clickie
Now you have Hard SPL
You can flash the ROMs with the RUU in the ROM package, should you have trouble with upgrading, try Mun's RUU (thanks for the tip Boto).
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Click Mun's RUU in that topic and use that to flash the nk.nbf file from the TNT package.. Hope it helps!
It's patched SPL 2.20
1. Run SSPL (SoftSPL) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=347348
2. Flash HardSPL for your DOC
Yes, really was not hard to patch.. glad it worked))) so, this disables CID and some other checks, so you can flash any custom rom
i have hard SPL/IPL 3.08 will ir work?
newbe here.
What does device root mean?
is it my prophet?
is root windows directory
Looks promissing.
So, as I understand, you don't have to "downgrade" your firmware everytime you want to try a new ROM?
This looks great.
You made our life much easier I think this should be a Sticky
for those of you who dosen't really know what this does.
follow the procedure (soft SPL then hard SPL) and you would never ever need any extra steps before upgrading to wm6.
EDIT: Okay I made it easier. I made a batch file to do the work. (Soft SPL then Hard SPL)
just run the Upgrade_SPL.bat from your PC. It will do the Soft and Hard SPL
Thanks Prislav for this great work
Test to patch a G4 prophet : ok
IPL and SPL version seem differents
IPL : 2.10.00
SPL : 2.G4.4PDA
Test to flash my proper ROM : ok for the moment.
Whaô, WM6 update with progress bar, Fantastic.
Reflexion :
Rom update launched from WindowsMobile synchronised with ActiveSync with patched RUU for Wizard.
My Prophet seems to be reconized by the RUU like a Wizard but upgrade work.
Finally :
Perfect job Prislav it work like a charm, our Prophet are now like other recents HTC devices. It rock : only 10minutes to flash a ROM with special SplashScreen
Now :
Flash just finished, all is ok Prislav, you are the BOSS
Question :
Do a patched RUU for Vista exist ?
Perfect for G4 Prophet...
Wooo! Done!
WOW!
I just tried this, and it's amazing! I tried flashing my Original ROM and it worked. Even the SPL was updated. The only thing that it didn't change was IPL. If you broke your phone and have warranty, this is THE easiest way to get the Vendor ROM back. I would even venture to say this is the best tool yet for Flash-a-holics. Thank you so much!
Sounds great, but what about warranty?
Do we lose it if we change hard spl?
worth to try....
This is really an evolution (or is it revolution? ).
lol this removed my spl 3.08,really amazing tool,thanks prislav,big thanks.
IS HardSPL necessary if CID Unlocked ???
I CID unlocked my G4 M600 with the known paid service.
So do i need to HardSPL my phone and why???
Please somebody explain...
as i think,if you have hardspl,you will never be able to brick your phone.correct me if i was wrong.
Can a G4 be bricked? I was under the impression that the G4 was unbrickable. All the bricks I've ever heard of were G3 devices. I mean one can get stuck at bootloader and the like, but I've always got my phone back. Even had a Wizard ROM on there, and even that didn't brick it (although that time I thought it was toast!)! Like zeroed said, it will help you get your SPL back if you have that problem, and I think it's just an amazing tool for flashing in general.
Panas78 said:
I CID unlocked my G4 M600 with the known paid service.
So do i need to HardSPL my phone and why???
Please somebody explain...
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Anyone pleaassseee ?????
I just need to be totally shure about this.. If i run this hard spl thingy patch on my G4 prophet i do not need to downgrade to wm5 everytime i want to try a new wm6 rom, if i currently are using a wm6 rom ?
And how do you guys flash a wm6 rom with the RUU utility ? I haven't seen any WM6 rom yet using RUU..
Just a little confused, sorry!
You wont need upgrading to wm5 - i recommend that you never flash full roms to avoid spl reflashing after hard-spl. the best practice will be to use nb2nbf to generate nbfs for your os, splash and gsm separately
Wait a second. Why should we avoid SPL reflashing after HardSPL??? I already flashed back to my original SPL and re-flashed HardSPL without any problem. What is the danger of doing this?
Hello,
I keep searcin on threads but I can't find my problem. I installed all versions of WM6.1 i found here (not Iphone) but none is good for my G4 Prophet. Can anyone tell me why after installation is complete and device reboots, it goes into bootloader screen? I also made a hard reset and nothing.
Thank you
fin212002 said:
Hello,
I keep searcin on threads but I can't find my problem. I installed all versions of WM6.1 i found here (not Iphone) but none is good for my G4 Prophet. Can anyone tell me why after installation is complete and device reboots, it goes into bootloader screen? I also made a hard reset and nothing.
Thank you
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But you did HardSPL before, right? 'Cause this problem is reported here very often and always the solution is a not properly installed HardSPL...
invd said:
But you did HardSPL before, right? 'Cause this problem is reported here very often and always the solution is a not properly installed HardSPL...
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right..... you must hardspl ..... please see my thread too... _^
Yes, I did HARDSPL before installing WM7 styled.
It's stucked in bootloader. I can install PV_temp and then upgrade to PV_4.0.0.5a. But for any other version of WM6.1 I keep getting bootloader screen
Any ideas why?
Thx again
fin212002 said:
Yes, I did HARDSPL before installing WM7 styled.
It's stucked in bootloader. I can install PV_temp and then upgrade to PV_4.0.0.5a. But for any other version of WM6.1 I keep getting bootloader screen
Any ideas why?
Thx again
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1. Did you try to force bootloader before upgrade?
2. bootloader, then plug to PC, then upgrade.. ^_^
Yes, now. Same old bootloader
fin212002 said:
Yes, now. Same old bootloader
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What is the SPL displayed?
Ipl, Spl = 2.15.0001
You haven't successfully hardSPLed your device. When HardSPL is complete, your SPL should be 2.G4.4PDA
Read the WIKI
Hi, if you run fantastic b4 step1 you will resolve your problem. Yesterday i got stuck in the bootloader, and after doing this ;;)))))
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Prophet
Finally somebody reading the Wiki!!!
To upgrade to a different ROM after that, you will need to Hard SPL your device though.
For some reason the HardSPL from Prophet tools 2.7 did not worked.
I tried also update pack from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=350033&highlight=hard+spl
This HardSPL worked. I have now WM6.1
Thank you all!!!!
I think I'll update Prophet Tools with that HardSPL Utility...
Good thing you told me my SPL should be 2.G4.4PDA.
This helped me a lot!
Hi, I have been running Gollum's Prophet Touch VII on my M600 for ages now and fancied a change, I decided to dl varanusvincent's 'my diamind edition 2' and ran the g4 rom update that came with it, my m600 now is sat in the 3 colour bootloader screen with IPL 2.10.0001 and SPL 2.20.0001 and I cant get it to do anything, hard reset just puts it back to the bootloader screen, can ANYONE help me please or have I wrecked it by trying to install a new rom?
thanks
Mike
I've reset it again and it is now stuck on the 'qtek keep the world as one' screen with ipl and spl in the top left corners, the uodate programmes all say that is disconnected if i try and use them any ideas??
have you read how to upgrade it????
You haven't HARDSPL.
READ HERE to recovery your Prophet
I have already read over that entire post before I put this on, didnt want to look an idiot - no luck there then!
I have tried to use the hard spl folder upgrade and it still only gives me the 3 colours bootscreen after a hard reset, step 2 says use bootloader mode and flash pvtemp but I've looked everywhere for pvtemp and cant find it to dl
82mike said:
I have already read over that entire post before I put this on, didnt want to look an idiot - no luck there then!
I have tried to use the hard spl folder upgrade and it still only gives me the 3 colours bootscreen after a hard reset, step 2 says use bootloader mode and flash pvtemp but I've looked everywhere for pvtemp and cant find it to dl
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with SPL information that you said. It said, that your Device is not HARDSPL already.
You have to succesfully HARDSPL your Device first.
And after that you wont face anyproblem again.
Download :
PDVIET Temp
Is your Device CID Lock?
So I dl PDAViet, flash with that, run HARDSPL with my new .nbf in that file and I should be ok? No idea about CID lock, thanks for helping
82mike said:
So I dl PDAViet, flash with that, run HARDSPL with my new .nbf in that file and I should be ok? No idea about CID lock, thanks for helping
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So you have to Flash your ROM now with PDA Viet Temp first. This will bring your device to WM5 No Vendor.
You have to flash it through bootloader mode, since your device now stuck up.
After that , HARDSPL your Device.
Read better thread from animelover. Here
If your Device is a G3, SPL Information will be changed into 2.G3.4PDA or for a G4 is 2.G4.4PDA
And after your Device HARDSPL ready. Run the Upgrade tool from My ROM. So you wont stuck up again.
It should run.
thats great, im running pdaviet now, read the page about hardspl too so i'll install this, turn on my m600 and run hardspl g4 followed by your rom - thanks!!
82mike said:
thats great, im running pdaviet now, read the page about hardspl too so i'll install this, turn on my m600 and run hardspl g4 followed by your rom - thanks!!
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I will update the ROM. A small registry failure. Not so important actually.
Just wait .
I am uploading this ROM now.
You can Hardspl your Device first anyway.
Done!!! Hard SPL'd now says 2.g4.4pda on booting! I'll hang on for the new rom to be uploaded, if i want to change roms again to I have to run pda viet or now that I have run hardspl can I just install over the top? sorry for all the q's and thanks for all your help
82mike said:
Done!!! Hard SPL'd now says 2.g4.4pda on booting! I'll hang on for the new rom to be uploaded, if i want to change roms again to I have to run pda viet or now that I have run hardspl can I just install over the top? sorry for all the q's and thanks for all your help
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If you have HARDSPL.
And Your SPL Information changed into 2G4.4PDA .
No need to install PDAViet again.
Just run the installer from the cooker.