changing ROM - Touch Dual, MDA Touch Plus ROM Development

hi.
sorry if this has been answered already but i have a problem. i have Touch Dual from T-Mobile for over 6 months now and im just frustrated at how slow it can be and how it just freezes up sometimes. so i decided to finally try to change my ROM. i looked thru the forums and thru the posts looking for guides and answers and i found it but still some stuff i do not understand and i know it is better to ask first before doing stuff like this.
i found a nice 'guide' here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=495864
it says it all basically except this: i read the SuperCID and SIM unlocker thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=395945 ) and it specifically says i need HardSPL 1.15 MFG. in the first link i posted rling stated that the phone should be unlocked first. does that mean that i have to first put HardSPL 1.15 MFG, then unlock it (both sim and CID) and then put HardSPL 1.22? ive looked everywhere but i just cant seem to find it...
thank you

well can just someone tell me if im thinking right or not? i mean im not asking much... do i put HardSPL 1.15 MFG first then unlock then HardSPL 1.22 or do i put HardSPL 1.22 immediately?

samir.zg said:
well can just someone tell me if im thinking right or not? i mean im not asking much... do i put HardSPL 1.15 MFG first then unlock then HardSPL 1.22 or do i put HardSPL 1.22 immediately?
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It's been a while since i did this, but i don't think there was hardSPL 1.22 when i did.... so it probably wouldn't hurt to do 1.15, then unlock, and finally 1.22... cause in a way that's what i did (i think)...
sorry it might not be much help

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How can I downgrade the bootloader from 1.09 to 1.04

Just upgrade my X01HT to 1.33.761.4 but the bootloader also upgrade to 1.09. How can I downgrade to 1.04? Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284401
steiale said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284401
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Just downgrade to 1.04 now, thanks
Confirmation for the downgrade_spl
Hello
i got the file downgrade_spl.rar from net. After unzipping with winrar i see a file "downgrade_spl.nbf" inside it of size 769kb. Please confirm me if this is the correct file.
Also please let me know where do i find "ROMUpgradeUt.exe" file.
Thanks
This is the wrong filesize!
give me an e-mail and i`ll send u a tools.
please help me!!!!
I need tool for O2 trion, please help me.thanks
I need files, too.
Hello.
I'm searching for the files, "Downgrade_spl.nbf" and "ROMUpgradeUt.exe".
Anyone tell me where I get there, please?
and,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=284401
This solution is useful for SPL1.09?
version 1.09
x01ht bootloader version 1.09 can unlock rightnow ma...?please
unfortunately no.. pof mentioned something about the new ROM not having the write feature..
mizuchi said:
unfortunately no.. pof mentioned something about the new ROM not having the write feature..
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correct. it requires to be able to flash the radio stack in order to unlock it, but the radio stack of that new rom seems to be read only and flashing another radio stack is not possible at this time.
I could not find in google as well but get somewhere else with slighly different filename. Not sure the same one or not. Can somebody please confirm,
Get it here.
http://www.filemirrors.com/search.src?type=begins&file=DownGrade
It's possible.
Hello I'm french, first sorry for my bad english.
I just bought a V1605 from england that I have immediatly unlocked.
I have tested French qtek ROM 1.18.256... but it's very slow and there are many bugs, after that I have tested a WWE qtek ROM 1.18.416... with bootloader 1.06 just for see if TCPMP was better and it is!
But I wanted the last Qtek ROM, so I have put the original ROM of my vodafone in order to downgrade bootloader to 1.04, it's very simple!
Then I've installed the latest QTEK ROM 1.35 with bootloader 1.09, and now after few very fast manipulations , I have bootloader 1.04 and radio 1.20.
So I can test every ROMs I think...
For the moment, I can see that this ROM (1.35) is very fast, and TCPMP works better but for the video it is the same than vodafone 1.20 or tytn 1.18.416 .
ghz said:
I could not find in google as well but get somewhere else with slighly different filename. Not sure the same one or not. Can somebody please confirm,
Get it here.
http://www.filemirrors.com/search.src?type=begins&file=DownGrade
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Doesn't look like those are relevant.
1.04 to current boot rom?
After downgrading to 1.04 and doing all the upgrades, is there any reason to reupgrade 1.04 to a more current boot rom?
hi there,
seems i`m not able to downgrade after after flashing the 1.35 rom. my bootloader remains 1.09 and the downgrade_spl (1.8mb rar) tool doesn`t work properly. i always have to recover my device when i try to run the upgrade. is there something i do wrong or is my downgrade_spl the wrong one?
thanks jammerlappen
additional questions: am i able to flash a) other radio roms b) complete roms with bl 1.09 and supercid?
jammerlappen said:
is there something i do wrong?
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http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Howto_Bootloader104&version=2
jammerlappen said:
additional questions: am i able to flash a) other radio roms b) complete roms with bl 1.09 and supercid?
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a) no
b) yes
may something be wrong with the link in your llink?
thank you anyway! it is good news, i didn`t break my tytn (-:
it is an old revision of a page where there where the instructions initially... so the link is not there anymore... but you said you have it.
hmmm, the files i have obviously do not work

Upgrade Question

Please dont flame me. I have done alot of reading ... so much so that I think I have confused myself. I dont need step by steps how to do it ... I just need to know if what I am reading is correct or not.
I installed the new ROM and here is my info.
ROM 2.06.502.3
Radio 1.16.00.00
IPL - 1.00
SPL - 1.09
From there I did the v3 SIM & CID Unlocker ... which I did before but did again because I was not sure if it would stick.
All I want to do is upgrade the radio ... I drop alot of calls and I am hoping that 1.27.00.00 helps.
To do this, would I need to run the program to take my BL v. to 1.01 MFG from 1.09, then upgrade to 1.04. Then I can install a new radio ROM? Or is there something else that is keeping me from doing it.
I am sorry and I promise not to ask anymore noob questions. I just want to make sure I fully understand.
Thanks guys.
Kangle
BTW, I think the new ROM version is great. My 8525 is running better than ever (faster) and battery life is WAY better than it was before. I strongly recommend it. Disable the startup animation though! It sucks and it messes up your volume.
bump
Please, anyone. I really appreciate it.
Well, I am by far no expert on this (and scared of bricking my device) ... so what I did was everything you described ... then I re-installed the new Cingular ROM ... thereby upgrading my radio to 1.33.31.00.
Had I foresight, I would have used the unlocker before upgrading to the new Cinguar ROM (so I would not have to install it twice)...live and learn.
I did not bother with the steps you described necessary to install the 1.27 radio ...figuring I could live with 1.33.31.00
sorry, I misread your post.
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You got radio 1.16 which has radiobl 107, so go ahead and grab a copy of the 1.27 radiorom and run the update.
I read that I need to have BL 1.04 to upgrade the radio.
I currently have BL 1.09. So the only way I can go back to 1.04 is by going to imei-check.co.uk and paying for it right?
Thanks,
Kangle
why do you want 1.27 instead of 1.33?
so, no one answered my prior question ... I realize the Radio ROMs are subjective (and discussed ad naseum in various places on this forum) but I am still looking for a succinct summary (if there is one) as to why I would tinker with my Radio ROM to get off of 1.33 and maybe down to 1.27 or some other.
Are there known and significant issues with 1.33?
Anyone?
I really dont know.
Most of the people I see on the forum are on 1.27.00.
I thought I read somewhere that it seemed to work well for most people, although I do not know why 1.33 wouldnt be just as good. Im still a noob.
If anybody can confirm what I am thinking regarding what I need to do, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Kangle
well, 1.33 is working fine for me... and it certainly would be *easier* for you just to re-flash the new cingular rom again (now that you are sim unlocked and super cid) ... that is what I did, and it worked fine. [and candidly, I was to scared of the many steps I was going to need to take to otherwise downgrade my SPL in order to change my Radio]
weinson said:
so, no one answered my prior question ... I realize the Radio ROMs are subjective (and discussed ad naseum in various places on this forum) but I am still looking for a succinct summary (if there is one) as to why I would tinker with my Radio ROM to get off of 1.33 and maybe down to 1.27 or some other.
Are there known and significant issues with 1.33?
Anyone?
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No issues with 1.33. The only advantage of the 1.27 radio is that it uses radio bootloader (RBL) 1.007, whereas Radio 1.33 has RBL 1.008. The difference is that you can run downgrades on 1.27, but not on 1.33.
The only reason that you might want to downgrade is so that you may flash a trinity Radio if they manage to get the GPS going, which seems unlikely without a hardware mod. So unless you plan on opening up your Hermes at some stage to do some surgery, you don't need to downgrade the radio stack.

Hermes Downgrading help please

My T mobile branded Vario II fell off my lap yesterday (in its case) Theres not a scratch on it and its only 4months old. Later on i had loads of missed calls and then realised it wont ring or vibrate or play mp3's.
Im currently running one of HTC's Roms, SPL-1.09 is my bootloader and im not sure how to reflash with the original T-mobile rom before i head back to the shop to see about a replacement
I keep getting a invalid vendor id, and from reading posts on the forums i know i need to do something with the cid so i can flash back down to the original rom.But im getting confused between a super cid and a cid? as what ive found below just mentions cid and not super cid.
Is this the file i need? HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a ? i just run the .bat file then install the orginal t mobile rom as normal?
What im basically asking is the above right to ahead with? as i just need some reassurance as if i cant blag one under warranty then ill have to use my insurance which as its my second claim in 6 months has a excess of £60
Yes i have looked on the forums for hours but cant see any info.
Thanks in advance should anyone help
EDIT well ive run the unlocker and supercid'd it but it still wont let me flash with the original t mobile rom?
ERROR:260 Update Error
im getting the above error?
Is all I will say is click on the mrvanx guide in my signature.
Gavin01 said:
My T mobile branded Vario II fell off my lap yesterday (in its case) Theres not a scratch on it and its only 4months old. Later on i had loads of missed calls and then realised it wont ring or vibrate or play mp3's.
Im currently running one of HTC's Roms, SPL-1.09 is my bootloader and im not sure how to reflash with the original T-mobile rom before i head back to the shop to see about a replacement
I keep getting a invalid vendor id, and from reading posts on the forums i know i need to do something with the cid so i can flash back down to the original rom.But im getting confused between a super cid and a cid? as what ive found below just mentions cid and not super cid.
Is this the file i need? HTC_Hermes_SIM_CID_Unlock_v3a ? i just run the .bat file then install the orginal t mobile rom as normal?
What im basically asking is the above right to ahead with? as i just need some reassurance as if i cant blag one under warranty then ill have to use my insurance which as its my second claim in 6 months has a excess of £60
Yes i have looked on the forums for hours but cant see any info.
Thanks in advance should anyone help
EDIT well ive run the unlocker and supercid'd it but it still wont let me flash with the original t mobile rom?
ERROR:260 Update Error
im getting the above error?
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Hi!
if u have aRom in your device i think the link below gona helps
GOOD LUCK
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=41&Itemid=26
thanks guys i will try the above. if not i think ill "loose" the phone
Hi Gavin01,
Good luck with the downgrade - I'd be interested to know how it goes. I also have a T-Mobile MDA Vario II, and so far I've put HardSPL 7 and Radio ROM 1.41 onto it. I'm just trying to decide which WM6 ROM I want to try out
Anyway, I have at the back of my mind that I don't really know how to downgrade it in the case of a warranty claim. The MrVanx guide to downgrading WM5 looks ok, but I'd love to know how to put the radio rom back (I guess this would just be the reverse of the upgrade), but then finally taking taking HardSPL off. In fact I'd vote for a guide on it - would write it myself but I have to confess I'm rather a newbie to the world of HTC upgrades....
Cheers,
sparky
I have the same problem
I´d like to downgrade to original softbank settings. But they only accept warranty issues if you have the original cid? , right?
So putting the old rom back on is not my problem, "un-super-cid" it is.
I need help please too
Hello,
please excuse, but i have a question and i will not open a new threat.
I use tytn. I have installed the Radio Version 1.40 and the Black 3.01 Rom. I have used HardSPL and when i go into the bootloader i have Herm200 IPL 1.04 and Herm200 SPL 2.10 OliPro. My question is: it is not possible to go back to wm5 with the installer RUU Hermes 1.18....-Qtek_Ger_Ship. Because in this installer is a Radio Rom. When i will use it, i lost my Radio and i have No GSM. The only way to go back is with MrVanx Hermes downgrade guide. Is this correctness ??
( This is what i think after using the help-function and the wiki )
When this is right, so Please Please, can a specialist please build a litte .exe-File so that i can make a downgrade to my mw5? Sorry, i am not idle, i am not able to to this. And please excuse my english. I will say say thank you very very much for your helping. With the best regards from Berlin say Christian

Unlocking and upgrading ROM for 8525

I have a quick question, I didn't see it anywhere so thought I'd ask:
I'm going to be buying a locked 8525 and I want unlock it so I can use with T-Mobile and I want to upgrade the ROM to one of the many ROMs available here.
My question is: is there a particular order this must be done? Can I upgrade the ROM then unlock? Do I have to unlock, then do ROM? Or will upgrading the ROM unlock for me?
Just wanted to check if there one's a certain way, or if anyone else was in a similar situation.
Thanks.
you can do it which ever order you want
Thanks, I just wanted to make sure.
I want to upgrade to a custom ROM and didn't know if there was an order, etc.
Thanks a lot. Appreciate it.
check out the fourth stickied thread in this forum for info on unlocking, then the first stickied thread in the Hermes Mobile 6 forum for the BEST info on flashing.
= D
Take a look at my videos!
Be a good idea after unlocking to check your SPL again because I'm pretty sure you downgrade it to SPL 1.40. This culd problems if you then try to refash thinking you've got Hard SPL ver 7 (SPL : 2.10 Olipro) installed. Cheers..

NIKI ROM update - newb question?

OK, newb question. Not yet done a ROM update on a phone and wanna make sure im doing it right before cooking my phone.. Searched for a basic guide like this on forum as to how things work, and what is compatible, but couldnt find.
Touch Dual - NIKI100 ..
Old Radio i know.. RUU Nike Radio 1.58.16.27
ROM 1.31.710.11
ROM DATE 11/16/07
Protocol ver 25.61.30.03H
From what ive read on the forums, Im guessing ive gotta do the below.. Correct me if im wrong..
1. Phone has gotta be unlocked.. Using Niki SuperCID and Security Unlocker... How to tell if it is unlocked before i do this?
2. Nike SSPL, USPL and HardSPL .. Gotta run this on phone.. Or do i gotta do this before the unlock? .. And which one to use?
Following info on this link.. - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=355730
3. Use this radio update when flashing.. RUU Nike Radio 1.58.16.27.. from this link? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=369502
- Im guessing you always have to use something compatible with the radio, therefore gotta use the right one, otherwise wont work?
4. Choose a ROM to add.. which is the best WM6.1 ROM to use?
- From what i can see, the ROM is slightly flexible, and customised to what someone needs, and isnt entirely hardware/model dependant?
beanmeister said:
OK, newb question. Not yet done a ROM update on a phone and wanna make sure im doing it right before cooking my phone.
1. Phone has gotta be unlocked.. Using Niki SuperCID and Security Unlocker... How to tell if it is unlocked before i do this?
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Correct. Slip another company's SIM chip in. If it is unlock, it will work.
2. Nike SSPL, USPL and HardSPL .. Gotta run this on phone.. Or do i gotta do this before the unlock? .. And which one to use?
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Unlock phone first before this.
SSPL first. That prepares the phone to accept another bootloader (either USPL or HardSPL). HardSPL just means it is write protected.
3. Use this radio update when flashing.. RUU Nike Radio 1.58.16.27.. from this link?
4. Choose a ROM to add.. which is the best WM6.1 ROM to use?
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3 & 4 is dependent on ROM chosen. The author will advise you of which radio is needed for their ROM in their thread.
If you intend to flash HTC WM6.1 ROM, then the radio and SPL is also included in the flash. You can skip 2 above in this case. This ROM also needs SPL 1.22 or HardSPL 1.22 to work. If you have HardSPL 1.15 or HardSPL 1.16, then flashing this ROM will cause radio problems (phone or camera not working or both) until you update the SPL to 1.22

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