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Hi all,
i've found an alternative approach to flash any firmware on HERMES 200.
I had a problem while i was trying to upgrade my WM5 Vodafone 1605 to WM6.
My bootloader is SPL-1.09, and i've tried in many ways to install Hard-spl v7 but here is what was keeping happening:
- I try to flash my Hermes with hardSPL v7 and each time:
- Hermes switch to bootloader mode and display
HERM200
IPL-SSPL by Des
HERM200
SPL-1.09.ds
- Activesync lose the connection
- Windows XP send popup with new USB device and ask me to install the new device (no idea of driver not found by default)
- RUUWrapper display error 260
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Here is the solution:
- Download the firmware u wish to install on your device
- Unpack the firmware (right-click and Extract)
- copy the .nbh file into you microSD card and rename it as: HERMIMG.nbh
- put SSPL-HERM.exe into you device (you can get this app in this site too)
- now put you microSD card into you device and run SSPL-HERM.exe
- enjoy
I'm just an unexpert user that has tried many times to upgrade his device reading other posts on this forum. So pls correct me if i've said something wrong!
I wrote this post just cause i was going crazy and i wasn't able to find a solution like this around the sites
Hope this help somebody!
PS: I'm sorry for my bad english!
RUUWrapper display error 260? try to disable your firewall, flash again, and you will see it works.
regards chief
i've got the same problem with my hermes...
i don't know how to fix...when i start the flashing process the device switches in the bootloader mode and then nothing else is happening, there is no connection to the pc. i tried to switch off the firewall, i changed the cable, i changed usb port but nothing happens...
does anybody know what i shall do?
its the same fault as anvillani describes, the only thing different is that i dont get herm200 but herm300
Do you guys do ANY research before trying this???
Go to this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
Go to page 116, post 1160 and READ it step by step, juymp ahead and this WON'T work. Just make sure you use a 2Gb or less sd card. INSTALL HARD SPL 1st.... Then you can use the sd card method (just skip the steps using sspl.exe as you should now have Hard SPL) to update your roms....
Cheers...
i really dont know what you want to say with this...
i tried the normal procedure to flash hard spl to my device and i tried the method anvillani suggested and both didn't funtion.
so my question is what i should do...
Follow the link and instructions in my previous post. It will allow you to install Hard SPL using the sd card method. You do need to be able to get to the today screen though.
After reading anvillani's post I'll add that the sd card MUST be 2Gb or less and has to be formatted FAT32. You have to name the .nbh file hermimg.nbh with NO speeling (sorry, spelling :b) errors or it won't work.
Cheers...
Just got Hermes vodafone with German language and successfully loaded hardspl and have it in supercid. Now i want to upgrade to english version, but i keep getting error 260. PDA stays in RGB mode and saying USB. If i disconnect the cable it switches to Serial.
I have tried to update with
vodafone 1.20.161.6 aku 2.3
vodafone 2.07.161.1 aku 3.3
htc 1.35.255.102 aku 2.3
they all report the same. Have tried rebooting computer as said in wiki, but no success.
i now use original
HERM200
ROM 1.20.126.3
RADIO 1.16.00.0
any idea?
Thanks
Are you sure it is a supercid? Write the SPL, can you boot os?
Yes, i can boot os fine.
SPL-1.40.Olipro
IPL-1.01
I did supercid procedure with success....at least i thoughts so. It's my fist upgrade, so anything is possible. I used HTC Hermes SIM & CID Unlock - v3a
Thanks
I have the same problem with my second-hand JASJAM. The only way I can flash ROMs on my phone is by using RUUWrapper and select force SSPL and this always works well.
COME ON people!!!
A simple search would have remedied this...its been a topic so many times now!
The reason the official RUUs wont work correctly is because of the fact that HardSPL has been loaded, hence the SPL version isnt recognised, you gotta flash the official .nbh file using CustomRUU.
But first update to the latest version of HardSPL (see the sticky thread).
When you run the customRUU program select your SPL version (or use autodetect) and off you go!.
EDIT:: to get you started, Hardspl is HERE.....flash it.
then open the RUU with winzip or winrar and copy over the .nbh file into a folder.
download CUSTOMRUU.....run it from that folder with your device synced over activesync....select your SPL and voila.
Silly fella's. Its alright though I used to make the same mistake. I think im better friends with the search feature on here than I am with my real friends. You can always rely on the the WIKI or the search.
Thanks for help mrvanx i manage to flash with no problems now.
Promise to read more wiki next time
My problem was the same described in this post (too recent SPL).
I similar problem only difference is now phone wont go out of boot mode as its not recognised by active syn or in the rom update procedure.
Please help urgently cannot restore phone...and i dont know how
If you have Hard SPl V7 installed, try to re-install the rom, or a different one using the sd card method.
1. Format 2Gb or less sd card FAT32 and copy .nbh file onto it. Rename to hermimg.nbh .
2. Insert into Hermies and reset into bootloader, hold power, OK button under flywheel and reset with stylus hold all buttons in until you get to tri-colour (bootloader) screen.
3. Follow onscreen instructions...
Cheers...
When i tried to install any firmware the progress stop at 11% and the Hermes only turn on in bootmode, any idea??
rmorera84 said:
When i tried to install any firmware the progress stop at 11% and the Hermes only turn on in bootmode, any idea??
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I had that problem and few more with my Hermes.
While it didn't help me, this suggestion by ultramag69 may help you...
Use the sd card method to flash a new rom, instead of a USB cable/Windows computer.
1. Format a 2Gb or less sd card to FAT32, copy the large 50MB-90MB .nbh file onto it and rename to hermimg.nbh
2. Insert the card into your Hermes and reset to bootloader (hold OK & POWER and push RESET for a sec with the stylus)
3. If you haven't stuffed up the other steps, follow the prompts.
Hope this helps!
Just one other thing summoner, make sure you have Hard SPL V7 installed. Otherwise the ONLY rom I'd try flashing like that is the SHIPPED STOCK ROM. Its so the CID will be recognised and won't cause a brick.
rmorera84, unless you've installed Hard SPL V7 then find the SHIPPED STOCK ROM and flash that, anything else may permanently brick your Hermes.
If you have Hard SPL V7 (IPL 1.04, SPL 2.10 oli) then flash what you like...
Cheers...
- Installed latested Orange rom, that I know of - SPV_M3100_ROMUpdate_1007
- installed Hard SPL 7 & applied SIM unlock/super CID
- re-installed TNT TNT.19199_Professional_Hermes
The result is:
IPL-1.01
SPL-1.40.Olipro
I suppose I should upgrading the radio rom now!?
I am told don't try fixing what isn't broken - and it is working. 3G iNet, Phone, WiFi, BT - all good atm.
Or is there a particular update I should still install?
Thanks!
SUMM0NER, you're using an older, not so safe version of Hard SPL. The Hermes is downgraded to SPL 1.40 when you sim/CID unlock your phone. Best idea would be to re-install Hard SPL V7. Its a later version that seems less prone to problems when flashing.
Go back to the Hard SPL thread and get Hard SPL V7. I had the same thing happen to me when I unlocked the Hermes, nearly cost me my handset.
The steps are unlock Hermes, Install Hard SPL then upgrade OS.
Cheers...
Do I need to re-apply the OS rom file?
I just reinstalled Hard SPL7, now shows as IPL-104, SPL-2.10.Olipro.
Thanks!
My hermes only work whit this rom:Schaps_WM6Pro_ESN_3.54b-0808_Full
Because whit any other rom they stuck at 11%.
This is the info or the phone:
IPL-1.01
Spl-1.40.Olipro
Whit the first rom the htc boot but the phone funtion don´t work.
rmorera84, refer to my last post.
SUMM0NER, no. You have loaded the os, the reason you put Hard SPL V7 is if you want to upgrade the radio rom (not a good idea unless you are experiencing problems) or wish to change the os. Just means recovery is easier than if you didn't have it.
Cheers...
Many thanks ultramag69.
rmorera84 what branding is your Hermes (ie: Orange M3100, T-Mobile Vario 2, Vodeaphone V1605 etc...)?
Can I assume your Hermes is working right now?
If it is download and install HardSPL V.7 (attached to the bottom of the first post!)
Ones done verify that it installed correctly by holding the OK & Power button and pushing reset for a sec. The screen should display the coloured bars and say towards the centre: SPL-2.10.Olipro
It´s Cingular 8525, i could install the HardSPL V.7, now what rom i can flash??
You didn't confirm if it is working right now!?
If it is not working, try one of the official WM5 Cingular roms from this list. If that worked apply HardSPL 7 and take it from there.
Ones you downloaded the Cingular rom update you will have to keep unpacking the .exe files until you come to the actual .NBH file (WinRAR works for me).
Then follow ultramag69's instructions on flashing the rom via memory card.
Works, now i have this info:
HERM100
IPL-1.04
HERM100
SPL-2.10.Olipro
I download the official Cingular WM5 rom, but. i don´t know how install this rom by memory card, could you help me??
Excellent!
Try downgrading to the Cingular rom via USB. Just double click the EXE and follow the instructions.
To use the memory card method follow these steps...
0. unpack the .exe file containing the rom with Winrar (right-click exe then choose "Extract to...\")
1. Format a 2Gb or less sd card to FAT32, copy the large 50MB-90MB .nbh file onto it and rename to hermimg.nbh
2. Insert the card into your Hermes and reset to bootloader (hold OK & POWER and push RESET for a sec with the stylus)
3. If you haven't stuffed up the other steps, follow the prompts.
The reason to use the memory card to upgrade a rom, rather than a usb cable, is to cut down on failed upgrades (dodgy Windows/usb port/usb cable/etc..).
All working? Try upgrading to a Hermes rom that didn't work previously.
Any rom you can find in the Hermes section. Go to the WM06 part of the forum, theres a sticky at the top with about 50 older roms and you'll find other roms there too (latest is wm6.5).
Cheers...
i install the official WM5 AT-T version the WM6 AT-T, but, i still whit the no-gsm problem, can i flash i radio? or what i can do??
You may not be able to fix this, if you know what the original SHIPPED STOCK ROM was and can find it, then flash that. It may not work, if it gets stuck at 11% - 17% mark it means the radio ROM is stuffed and the memory area is corrupted. Not fixable.
You could also try, if you know what it is, the original radio rom by itself. Again, if you can't get it to work, you have a PDA but won't work as a phone ever again. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
Im to having the same problem, it keeps going back to the 2.1.Olipro boot loader.
I tried the memory card option and it starts to install but then stops.
Does anyone have and sugestions?
Cheers
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Hi, I got my Hermes 8525 in boot mode what i did is to install this Schaps_WM6Pro_WWE_4.00_Full.exe now my hermes is working but i want to unlock it..what can I do cos everytime i try got in to boot mode again..any help tks.,..
Hi, sorry for capitalized title...
I searched and tested for weeks for a solution in this helpful and very professional forum... but I still haven't found a trick for my problem:
I have a NIKI100 - 20key that ActiveSync doesn't recognize (usb port still charge in Windows environment but no data transmission seems to work).
I tried many PCs with many OS, and now I can say that THIS IS NOT A SOFTWARE PROBLEM (or not?).
So i tried SD flashing, and it works only with signed ROM, so I can't flash WM 6.5
Because of USB issue, I can't flash HardSPL.
MTTY doesn't find the NIKI on COM or USB port.
The question is:
Is there a way to flash HardSPL via SD or is there a signed ROM with WM 6.5??
THANKS A LOT IN ADVANCE!!!
ROM: 2.16.831.3
Radio: 1.65.29.22
NIKI100
SPL-1.22.0000
CPLD-4
Marshalll said:
Hi, sorry for capitalized title...
I searched and tested for weeks for a solution in this helpful and very professional forum... but I still haven't found a trick for my problem:
I have a NIKI100 - 20key that ActiveSync doesn't recognize (usb port still charge in Windows environment but no data transmission seems to work).
I tried many PCs with many OS, and now I can say that THIS IS NOT A SOFTWARE PROBLEM (or not?).
So i tried SD flashing, and it works only with signed ROM, so I can't flash WM 6.5
Because of USB issue, I can't flash HardSPL.
MTTY doesn't find the NIKI on COM or USB port.
The question is:
Is there a way to flash HardSPL via SD or is there a signed ROM with WM 6.5??
THANKS A LOT IN ADVANCE!!!
ROM: 2.16.831.3
Radio: 1.65.29.22
NIKI100
SPL-1.22.0000
CPLD-4
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Can you tell me what happens when you connect your device with your computer, when it is already in bootloadermode.
You can turn the phone in bootloadermode to turn your device off and press then on/off button and camera button on the same time, and keep them pressed until bootloader appears.
If I'm correct you will see Serial in the white block, just let me know what you see in the white block when you connect the phone with the computer, if I'm correct Serial will change in Usb, if not just let me know.
Greetz,
Tnx for reply...
I see USB when I connect the cable, Serial when I disconnect the cable.
I'm searching for a SD-card-method for flashing HardSPL: is this a good idea or I'm just wondering ?
Marshalll said:
Tnx for reply...
I see USB when I connect the cable, Serial when I disconnect the cable.
I'm searching for a SD-card-method for flashing HardSPL: is this a good idea or I'm just wondering ?
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Ok, can you tell me if you're device has a simlock ?
Greetz,
Hi.
No simlock.
Tnx.
Marshalll said:
Hi.
No simlock.
Tnx.
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Ok thanks, I'll do some searching and see if we can fix it.
Regards,
Ok, if I where in your situation I should try it this way, just be aware that I can not test it because I don't have such a problem, and you can brick your device if it went wrong.
1. Copy sspl-1.16-nike.exe to your sd-card
2. Copy sspl-1.16-nike.exe from your sd-card to your device
3. Turn phone off and remove sim and sd-card
4. Turn phone on and connect device to your computer
5. Run sspl-1.16-nike.exe on your phone
6. Wait until usb appears in your device
7. Unplug and replug the usb cable
8. Now flash the HardSPL 1.22
If you can run the HardSPL you should be able to flash a wm 6.5 rom.
Rataplan said:
Ok, if I where in your situation I should try it this way, just be aware that I can not test it because I don't have such a problem, and you can brick your device if it went wrong.
1. Copy sspl-1.16-nike.exe to your sd-card
2. Copy sspl-1.16-nike.exe from your sd-card to your device
3. Turn phone off and remove sim and sd-card
4. Turn phone on and connect device to your computer
5. Run sspl-1.16-nike.exe on your phone
6. Wait until usb appears in your device
7. Unplug and replug the usb cable
8. Now flash the HardSPL 1.22
If you can run the HardSPL you should be able to flash a wm 6.5 rom.
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All right from 1. to 7. but when I run flashin it shows error code 260 (unable to connect).
Is there a way to run SPL "JUMP" and then flash HardSPL via SD card? I think it's the only way to flash HardSPL
Rataplan is the expert one on this area,
but wath is your operating system? Seven or XP?
Because i just was able to hardspl on XP, all other things I was able to do on Seven.
Marshalll said:
All right from 1. to 7. but when I run flashin it shows error code 260 (unable to connect).
Is there a way to run SPL "JUMP" and then flash HardSPL via SD card? I think it's the only way to flash HardSPL
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Did you try to run the HardSPL 1.22 from the bootloader ?
Let me explain a little bit better, did you connect your device with your computer when your device is in bootloadermode and then run the HardSPL 1.22
If this fails, you can rename your nbh-file, hardspl-1.22-nike-shipped.nbh into nikeimg.nbh, copy nikeimg.nbh into the root of your sd-card and turn your device on while pressing the on/off button and the camerabutton on the same time and follow the instructions on the screen.
Succes,
Rataplan said:
Did you try to run the HardSPL 1.22 from the bootloader ?
Let me explain a little bit better, did you connect your device with your computer when your device is in bootloadermode and then run the HardSPL 1.22
If this fails, you can rename your nbh-file, hardspl-1.22-nike-shipped.nbh into nikeimg.nbh, copy nikeimg.nbh into the root of your sd-card and turn your device on while pressing the on/off button and the camerabutton on the same time and follow the instructions on the screen.
Succes,
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Yes, I tried all of this method...The PC can't recognize the niki in bootloader mode.
When I put HardSPL on a tested sd-card (renamed NIKEIMG.nbh), I'm stuck in white screen with "Loading...".
I found some method for flashing HardSPL via sd-card (for Kaiser: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835):
is there a SSPL Jump for Niki that run from sd (as with Kaiser sd-method)?
BTW, I think this is the right way... I'm trying and searching!
For Openview:
I tried with many PCs with XP Pro and 7. The niki usb port seems to be broken (only charges, but no data connection).
Nothing seems to work. If anyone has somethig for flash SSPL and HardSPL from SD, please post!!!
Any other ideas???
I think we tried everything but unfortunally the answer is that it isn't possible to flash the hardspl via sd, the only person you can ask is cmonex, she is the only one who can set this straight.
Here is her User cp but she is a very busy lady.
If you fix it, plse post it in this thread it can help others.
Goodluck buddy
Ok I'll try to contact mrs. cmonex. Of course, I'll post any solution (hope to find one... ).
Tnx for all!
SOLVED!
I solved the issue!! It was only a hardware problem with HTC ExtUSB port!!!
I cleared the pin and resoldered the port on motherboard. Then I flashed HardSPL via standard method and now I can flash anything form sd-card!!
Thanks to all.
Mr. Rataplan, now we can close this post!
Thanks!!
Great Marshalll, I'll ask Electroz to close this thread.
I have flashed my x7500 before using the Athena_WM6_TMUK_2.35.110.4 rom and that worked. Bootloader said spl v1.0 so I tried the authenaunlocker which said it worked and from then the bootloader said spl 1.2 olipro
I then thought I could update to AGB v3.0 , it seemed like it worked but when it rebooted, it shows some mad pixels like a corrupt image and then seems to boot but with a black screen. I can hear it do the ping it does when it asks to calibrate the screen but it is entirely black :-(
I have tried an sd card method of loading a new rom but it always fails after a few seconds with red numbers 68002 and then goes back to the tri color boot loader.
I tried ultravanilla rom renamed to ATHEIMG.nbh in the sd card (formatted to fat32) and that does the same thing with the red numbers.
have I completely bricked it?
I should say that I'm on Windows 7 and I've tried the MAC change fix but the mtty app doesn't give me a usb port to select, just com1 and com2
I tried the windows exectuable for updating the rom but it always fails with error 244 invalid model id.
here's the images I see
[edit] hurray! the mtty thing worked after I found an old laptop that had xp on it to use, as soon as I had that I downloaded activesync , unchecked allow usb connections and fired up mtty, that had an entry for usb and then I just followed the instructions and was able to change the id, after that, I was able to use the windows exe rom update. I'm now back to where I'm started and have donated to cmonex!
hi i have the same problem with my t-mobile ameo.
the tri-screen even shows the same digits as yours.
did you manage to get a fix for it. or is it totally bricked
If you can enter the bootloader (tricolor screen) it should be possible to reactivate your Ameo. I have flashed my Ameo with wrong SPL ROM too (because it was labled as SPL 1.2 but is SPL 3.5).
If you don't have a WinXP system on your hand, try to flash with SD-card. You need a FAT32 MiniSD card (not SDHC!) or FAT32 MicroSD with MiniSD adaptor.
Format the card and copy the ROM file (for the right SPL!) to it, rename the file from RUU_Signed.nbh to ATHEIMG.nbh. Then go to the bootloader and the Ameo should be ready to flash the new ROM.
If you have a WinXP system you can try to enter the bootloader (remove the MiniSD card before) and then connect your USB cable. The bootloader should change from "Serial" to "USB" and should be ready to flash a new rom.
If your Ameo is fractious you can find some good tutorials here.
Purzelkater said:
If you can enter the bootloader (tricolor screen) it should be possible to reactivate your Ameo. I have flashed my Ameo with wrong SPL ROM too (because it was labled as SPL 1.2 but is SPL 3.5).
If you don't have a WinXP system on your hand, try to flash with SD-card. You need a FAT32 MiniSD card (not SDHC!) or FAT32 MicroSD with MiniSD adaptor.
Format the card and copy the ROM file (for the right SPL!) to it, rename the file from RUU_Signed.nbh to ATHEIMG.nbh. Then go to the bootloader and the Ameo should be ready to flash the new ROM.
If you have a WinXP system you can try to enter the bootloader (remove the MiniSD card before) and then connect your USB cable. The bootloader should change from "Serial" to "USB" and should be ready to flash a new rom.
If your Ameo is fractious you can find some good tutorials here.
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hi I have the same problem this guy had, I have one question what rom should I use ? can you give me a link please
Purzelkater said:
If you can enter the bootloader (tricolor screen) it should be possible to reactivate your Ameo. I have flashed my Ameo with wrong SPL ROM too (because it was labled as SPL 1.2 but is SPL 3.5).
If you don't have a WinXP system on your hand, try to flash with SD-card. You need a FAT32 MiniSD card (not SDHC!) or FAT32 MicroSD with MiniSD adaptor.
Format the card and copy the ROM file (for the right SPL!) to it, rename the file from RUU_Signed.nbh to ATHEIMG.nbh. Then go to the bootloader and the Ameo should be ready to flash the new ROM.
If you have a WinXP system you can try to enter the bootloader (remove the MiniSD card before) and then connect your USB cable. The bootloader should change from "Serial" to "USB" and should be ready to flash a new rom.
If your Ameo is fractious you can find some good tutorials here.
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it is not working...
keep your cool
the most important thing is to keep your cool, I've been in trouble before and managed to sucsses, first of all if you are able to go into bootloader you're fine, it seems to mi you flashed wrong spl, the AGB v3.00 is for spl 3.5 only and for what I understand you have spl 1.2, also i my experience you should work with win xp, i have my laptop with 2 os xp and 7, just to do rom loading on my 3 advantages, so if you are able to put your athena in bootloader plug it to your pc your athena sould change from serial to usb, if you can manage that you are almost done, now all you have to do is flash a compatible rom spl 1.2, if you still want agb v.3 you need spl 3.5 and the only way to achive that is to flash athena projet 4 rom, only when that is acomplished you would be able to load an spl 3.5 rom. I hope this help, keep us posted.
hi i have a pc on windows xp sp3 with htc 4.5 it does not pick up my phone bit it will try to load the windows 6 advantage rom,but after it reaches 2 percent ,the phone resets.i have done the same thing as above,i tried to flach a michy 3.5 rom over windows 6 on 1.25,i can get into bootloader but everytime i flash my phone resets.my mini drive is formatted,so could the problem be with the onboard sd card? if so in plain english could someone take me thru it step by step on hpw to access and format that,to see if it makes a difference,many thanks,and a nice contribution to anyone who can help me,and please if you start talking about hot keys,please state which ones,as every key is a hotkey many thanks curzie,if anyone ever needs pc or laptop advice pm me thanks
Who reflash device with this trouble ???
Working - or not ???
flash rom problem
hi, I'm in the same situation and sorry for my English, I have a X7500 I unlocked the radio, and then I installed the 3.0 rom agb all went well, but on the first reboot the system does not start, black screen, if I press the volume button turns on but displays the volume and the touch does not work, I can not make it go into bootloader because it turns on and remains on the flag!
Can you help me?
thanks
Solved
Check out my post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2172291