Hi Guys,
New to the Hero and Android - just a quick question, is it possible to flash the official HTC ROM 2.73.405.5 instead of the Orange specific ROM version - 2.73.61.5?
I tried flashing it but the update failed, do i need to do anything first? Coming from a Diamond Hardspl was required to flash - is there something similar required for the Hero?
Cheers
Paul
Nothing wrong with the Orange ROM. Nothing added to taken away.
Unless you want to go for a custom ROM, just stick with the Orange one.
Thanks - just concerned the official rom was a higher version number and i know it's supposed to have a lot of performance tweaks?
So is the Orange Rom the same as this one?
Yes its the same effectively.
2.73 is the version number you need to be worried about. The Orange firmware will be tweaked for the Orange network too.
Ah cool - thanks for the advice. I'll stick to the Orange rom then
Hero Thank you​
SIM Unlock
n00b question; if we flash a non Orange ROM, do we get sim unlocked?
errrrrmmmm
no...you don't
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Hi guys,
I've installed the SPL-2.10.olipro together with the latest Radio ROM in preparation for a custom firmware. I think noticed the latest Orange firmware which sounds much ideal. Unfortunately whenever I run the firmware installer, the phone just turns off. Is there any way I can revert back to the original SPL so I can install the Orange firmware?
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Hi guys,
I've installed the SPL-2.10.olipro together with the latest Radio ROM in preparation for a custom firmware. I think noticed the latest Orange firmware which sounds much ideal. Unfortunately whenever I run the firmware installer, the phone just turns off. Is there any way I can revert back to the original SPL so I can install the Orange firmware?
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Look at this excellent guide written by mrvanx : http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=27
Hello all,
Apologies is this has come up in the forums before but I hve looked through and couldn't find an answer.
Basically I bought a used G2 from ebay that was locked (& branded) to T-Mobile. I had it rooted/unlocked and now am on a Vodafone 30 day contract. It is currently running android 1.5.
I have not been prompted by the OTA update. I am unsure whether I use Vodafone or T-Mobile software for the update, or whether there is maybe a generic HTC version available? I want to make sure that the phone is left open to work on Vodafone after the updgrade also.
If anyone has any advice it would be much appreciated,
Thank you very much in advance!!
Keith
If you're going to stick with the official releases just flash the WWE version (which you should be able to find a link on here somewhere). Bear in mind that this will permanently lock you into v2.1 official releases as there is no known method to gain root on 2.1 as of yet and custom rom's will be out of the question.
The Vodafone and T-Mobile versions of the software mainly contain advertisement rather than actual changes.
duno if it helps but i was gettin pissed waiting for the t-mobile ota update, so i created a gold card using the method in another section, downgraded to the generic rom then run both ota updates when my phone promted me (setting my date 1 year ahead) i did not like the 2.1 as it was running peep and teh rest that i never use, i just reflashed it with the generic 1.5 rom i used originaly, installed flashrec and a recovery image, and is now running, happly, vallian 12. i was originaly on the latest t-mobile firmware.
duno if that helps? or was it a cooked version of 2.1 it downloaded via the ota system?
i is still happly rooted.
Hi,
I have a Hero (A6262) bought in australia (from australian retailer) and have successfully rooted/ran custom Roms previously.
I currently have Arman's bootloader installed and can easily switch between custom roms.
however, I simply want to revert back to the shipped rom (for warranty purposes) but every single original HTC RUU I have tried errors with "invalid custom ID". I've tried every single WWE stock RUU from the "[ROM] Official HTC Hero RUU ROM + Radio Links" list... but to no avail...
Could anyone have an idea of what I'm doing wrong, or to point me to the correct RUU please?
thanks for your time
found my issue - well I think i did ....
it now works after updating to the latest RA Recovery rom... all ID issues resovled.
weird ;-)
Hi, were you able to find an Australian RUU? my hero cannot get pass bootloader screen and it would be really great for me to have the Australian RUU.
thanks
I too need a stock AUSTRALIAN hero RUU or ROM. I don't care if its 1.5 or 2.1 just something completely stock and local.
Ok with a little more searching i fond this [ROM]RUU_Hero_hTC_Asia_AUS_3.39.710.1
I cant post links but search this and you should find it
About to try it.
hey guys...hope u all doing great...just a quick question..i just got a hd2 from a local shop and has no brandings whatsoever so i m assuming that its a generic version! now htc just came out with a ROM update for the hd2 and i had to put that serial number on it but when i did it said "this software is not suitable for your device" 8s..im confused guys..how do i get to know which version of hd2 do i have and how to install tht official rom update? thanks for the help awaiting replies
Check under device info. Should give you a model number. I.e. 1024leo.
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Witch rom language do you have?
its the 512mb version language is english
zuhaibhd2 said:
its the 512mb version language is english
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Hmm you mention to have a non branded device and WWE version, so I don't see by distance way he don't accept your SN?
Question can you take a look on the setting tab witch Rom version you have fore the moment?
In case of:
Q; Witch Rom version do I have?
Go to your setting tab > Info about your device > Software Info > You see now ROM version
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its 1.66.707.1 (76641)WWE
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its 1.66.707.1 (76641)WWE
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I have done some research about this Rom version because I didn't know this Rom version but it seams to be a South East Asia Rom version you have.
If this is correct, that's the reason way you can't access the new Rom on the HTC website because it's based on EU users.
so as in htc doesnt provides any support for the south east asian versions?
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so as in htc doesnt provides any support for the south east asian versions?
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Thy are probably working on it; even the EU version don't support every language fore the moment.
Ow, I don't recommended to flash this EU version on a hard way. Some peoples have tray it and it isn't a good thing, trust me.
but i need a new rom i guess bcuz my leo is lagging while using...im new to the cooked rom stuff but can the cooked roms get the job done for me?
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but i need a new rom i guess bcuz my leo is lagging while using...im new to the cooked rom stuff but can the cooked roms get the job done for me?
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Yes, cooked Rom are more flexible!
It isn't complicate just read and follow the information that the Rom builder mention.
thanks kurt! ..btw just wanted to know if htc releases the roms only for some specific region as in will they actually release a south asian rom update? and can you point me to some thread relating to battery life of the hd2? deosnt last a day with all the updates turned off
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thanks kurt! ..btw just wanted to know if htc releases the roms only for some specific region as in will they actually release a south asian rom update? and can you point me to some thread relating to battery life of the hd2? deosnt last a day with all the updates turned off
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- Yes official HTC Rom updates are regional
- When will thy released a south asian Rom?? I don't know I don't work fore them, and there isn't a logic?
- Battery live is related to different point's; most influent is the Radio version.
I must be honest till yesterday personally I was only satisfy with the 1.07 radio I tray them all, just yesterday I tested the new 1.15 radio and I must say "thats the one!" fore my used, it depends of your location and in combination of the Rom
If you don't have a clou about a Rom take a look on the Artemis Rom (It's the one I used, and very happy with it) (You can find the link in my signature)
PS this is a suggestion, based on my experience but I'm sure if you ask 10 peoples with one is the best Rom you will get 7 different answer if it is not 10!
Hey,
I'm currently running my Razr on this version (still Gingerbread 2.3.6). Until recently, I avoided to flash any custom ROMs on my RAZR, because I wasn't sure, if that might work with this obviously branded Vodafone firmware.
My questions are now:
1. is this a branded version at all?
2. is it possible to debrand it?
3. if not, is it possible to use any of the ROMs around arbitrarily?
4. is it possible to unroot and flash back to normal systemconditions in case there is a technical problem?
Thanks for your help guys.