This is a guide on how to flash a new ROM to your HTC 7 Mozart, without using Goldcard. This method can be used to update your ROM or to debrand your phone.
This method was outlined here by theintelligent. I've also used info from here by alalai. I take no credit for discovering this, but thought it deserved a pinned topic to help stop the multiple "how do I flash" topics and to make it easier for users to find the information.
Before you start
This WILL debrand your phone (remove network customisations) and it will enable you to receive updates as soon as Microsoft release them (rather than waiting for the operators).
It WILL NOT unlock your device (to allow you to use other network's SIMs). You will need to use a commercial service for this.
You WILL be able to update your phone to NoDo (and later leaked versions when they appear).
Preparation
I'm not sure why, I think it may be due to getting the right drivers installed, but you will need to install one of the following:
Windows XP users:
Install Microsoft ActiveSync .
Windows Vista/7 users:
Install Windows Mobile Device Center - make sure you install the right version 32/64bit depending upon your OS version.
Ensure that your phone's battery has at least 50% charge.
Download and flash your ROMs
Yes, I said ROMs - if you want to debrand your phone, you will need to download two sets of ROMs. If you're just updating and not debranding then you'll just need to download one ROM.
Download a ROM which is by the same network as you're on (for example if you're phone is currently locked to Orange UK then download RUU_Mozart_Orange_UK_1.22.061.10_Radio_5.50.09.18_ 22.24.50.09U, by ansar. - do not download 1.30!).
Open up ActiveSync/Mobile Device Center
Flash this ROM to your phone (you may not need to do this step, but most users will).
Turn your phone off.
Put your phone into Bootloader Mode - this can be done by pressing and holding the Volume Down Key & Power Button.
Plug your phone into your PC, hopefully a HTC USB driver will install.
Once the driver is installed your phone should display USB mode.
Extract the zip file and then run the exe file
Run through the update process
When your ROM is flashed, your phone will want you to customise it - just do the basic stuff.
Download the ROM you would like to flash (e.g. RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33 b.50_RELEASE).
Extract the unbranded ROM zip file and then extract the exe file (WinZip will not do this - try 7zip or similar).
Copy the RUU_signed.nbh from the unbranded ROM
Extract the branded ROM exe
Paste the RUU_signed.nbh from the unbranded ROM to branded ROM
Plug your phone back into the PC in bootloader mode
Run RomUpdateUtility.exe file from the branded ROM (but with the unbranded RUU_signed.nbh file)
Follow the steps...
Et voila, you'll have (if all goes well) and unbranded ROM installed
Last step, plug your phone back into your PC and run Zune. Your phone should receive the latest cumulative update.
Let me know if anything isn't clear or needs updating. I am not going to list all ROMs, but there are a plethora of them available here.
Casey
thanks so much for this. i will try asap if my asia unbranded mozart will be flashed.
edit: question if i dont want to unbrand my mozart coz it already unbranded asia will i flash the htc_europe rom only? pls enlighten mo. ima little confused. =)
trixnix said:
edit: question if i dont want to unbrand my mozart coz it already unbranded asia will i flash the htc_europe rom only? pls enlighten mo. ima little confused. =)
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Yes, if you're sure it's unbranded, then you can flash any ROM you like. Just make sure there's no difference between Asian and European models (I honestly don't know either way).
Casey
This is probably a stupid question but, after debranding can you still install operator specific apps (such as Orange UK's 'Your Orange' app) from the Marketplace?
Omega Point said:
This is probably a stupid question but, after debranding can you still install operator specific apps (such as Orange UK's 'Your Orange' app) from the Marketplace?
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yes u can if u find it on the marketplace
they are apps like others
i am from algeria.
after a sucessfull flash, pin code requested.
is there a solution?
did you have the phone pin locked before you did the update? otherwise the default is usually 0000
i try to flash my asian version Mozart,
when i open the ROMUpdateUtility after it starts,
the Windows Mobile Device Center will automatically close, is that normal?
i flashed "RUU_Mozart_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.01_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_by_ansar" first
And i paste the RUU_signed.nbh of "RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50_RELEASE" and flashed it.
the RUU always show invaild vender
thx u
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i flashed "RUU_Mozart_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.01_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_by_ansar" first
And i paste the RUU_signed.nbh of "RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50_RELEASE" and flashed it.
the RUU always show invaild vender
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I'm not sure if you can cross regions - I haven't tried it - someone else here may know. Maybe try another ROM.
Hi,
Great post.
If you going to flash via the bootloader then AS or WMDC do not need to be running.
Before attempting to flash a device ensure the battery has a charge of more than 50%
It is always good practise to perform another hard reset after flashing a ROM.
alljerry04 said:
i try to flash my asian version Mozart,
i flashed "RUU_Mozart_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.01_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_by_ansar" first
And i paste the RUU_signed.nbh of "RUU_Mozart_HTC_Europe_1.30.401.01_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50_RELEASE" and flashed it.
the RUU always show invaild vender
thx u
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I'm not sure if you can cross regions - I haven't tried it - someone else here may know. Maybe try another ROM.
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Hi,
I think you will need to create a goldcard and purchase a cable (new days) or even HARD-SPL or CID (old days) to unlock your device if you want to flash ROMS from different regions, when the option becomes available for the Mozart. (if ever).
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I downloaded and installed the rom for the unbranded mozart for europe and HATE the fact you can't select the uk keyboard... So I installed the original orange one from ansaar but it has these silly apps that I can't uninstall... anyone know how to get rid?
As the ROM is branded then you cannot get rid of the carriers customisation, as for the keyboard, this is really no big deal, the £ key can still be used, and its not as if its a full qwerty anyway.
I have a UK Orange Mozart (Sim Locked) and unbranded to the Euro 1.28 using this method. When I connected to Zune it immediately wanted to upgrade the OS to the Pre-NoDo update but it refuses to see NoDo.
However there are reports of people flashing unbranded 7389 OS builds successfully getting the Official NoDo via Zune who are also in the UK so it's very unclear how MS are "Delivering" the updates. What do Microsoft really mean by "Open Market" ?
What isn't clear is if the unbranded phones were also sim unlocked.
Infuriated-Germ said:
I have a UK Orange Mozart (Sim Locked) and unbranded to the Euro 1.28 using this method. When I connected to Zune it immediately wanted to upgrade the OS to the Pre-NoDo update but it refuses to see NoDo.
However there are reports of people flashing unbranded 7389 OS builds successfully getting the Official NoDo via Zune who are also in the UK so it's very unclear how MS are "Delivering" the updates. What do Microsoft really mean by "Open Market" ?
What isn't clear is if the unbranded phones were also sim unlocked.
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I wrote this guide after flashing my girlfriend's Mozart (which was OrangeUK branded) to Euro 1.30 which was OS v7389 and as soon as the 7390NoDo update was released she was asked to update.
So, yes, I'm unsure. Perhaps they are going by OS version. But if you want NoDo, then flash 7389 (which is essentially NoDo anyway) and then you'll get updated to 7390.
Casey
hd2leo_fusion said:
yes u can if u find it on the marketplace
they are apps like others
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Do you have to reinstall all your applications??
Mogreen said:
Do you have to reinstall all your applications??
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Yep. This completely reformats your phone - it's not the same as the update process. You'll lose everything - so backup your data with Zune.
That being said, you can just re-download your apps (even your paid apps).
Casey
Worked perfectly, thanks so much!
Casey_boy said:
[*]Download a ROM which is by the same network as you're on (for example if you're phone is currently locked to Orange UK then download RUU_Mozart_Orange_UK_1.22.061.10_Radio_5.50.09.18_ 22.24.50.09U, by ansar. - do not download 1.30!).
[*]Open up ActiveSync/Mobile Device Center
[*]Flash this ROM to your phone (you may not need to do this step, but most users will).
Turn your phone off.
Put your phone into Bootloader Mode - this can be done by pressing and holding the Volume Down Key + Power Button.
Plug your phone into your PC, hopefully a HTC USB driver will install.
Once the driver is installed your phone should display USB mode.
Extract the zip file and then run the exe file
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Hopefully no-one minds me registering to ask for advice on de-branding. I have a question about the part of the procedure above where the branded ROM is first flashed. The version for my phone is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007277
But, when I unzip that, there's no complete .exe as it's already been extracted. The unbranded ROM is an .exe which I had to extract with 7zip, though. So, what .exe should I run for the initial flash with the branded ROM (e.g. RomUpdateUtility, EnterBootloader, something else etc.)? Thanks.
knirirr said:
But, when I unzip that, there's no complete .exe as it's already been extracted. The unbranded ROM is an .exe which I had to extract with 7zip, though. So, what .exe should I run for the initial flash with the branded ROM (e.g. RomUpdateUtility, EnterBootloader, something else etc.)? Thanks.
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Run the ROMUpdateUtility executable
Casey
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Hey,
I was first wondering, is Orange UK delaying the NoDo updates? I have an unlocked Orange HTC Mozart, and was wondering if it was worth debranding. Is it worth the effort, and if so, can anybody give a quick summary of what I must do?
Thanks in advance.
eqzgkxokwa said:
Hey,
I was first wondering, is Orange UK delaying the NoDo updates? I have an unlocked Orange HTC Mozart, and was wondering if it was worth debranding. Is it worth the effort, and if so, can anybody give a quick summary of what I must do?
Thanks in advance.
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read here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921650&page=2
You dont need a special cable, just follow the instructions in the last few posts.
Thanks for the link.
Do you know if you are you able to re-install Orange Maps if the phone has been debranded?
Also can you confirm if you run the RomUpdateUtility.exe from the original orange folder or from the latest version?
Thanks again.
Dont know about the Orange maps, never used it and dont have an Orange sim in the phone anymore.
First you flash the orange ROM, once you have flashed the ROM, you download the no-do Europe rom extract to a different folder and copy the .nbh file from the europe folder to the Orange folder. Then run the updater from the Orange folder.
And it will update to no-do and also debrand.
irdawood said:
Dont know about the Orange maps, never used it and dont have an Orange sim in the phone anymore.
First you flash the orange ROM, once you have flashed the ROM, you download the no-do Europe rom extract to a different folder and copy the .nbh file from the europe folder to the Orange folder. Then run the updater from the Orange folder.
And it will update to no-do and also debrand.
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Thanks for the help I will have a go at it tomorrow.
Can anyone confirm if they have got Orange maps working on a debranded handset?
Cheers.
i would also like to know if orange maps works on a debranded phone please.
So, after about 1.5GBs of downloaded files, and hours of waiting for RapidShare to make the links available (I kept getting the wrong file), I unbranded it. I do not have the NoDo update. Will I get this through Zune, or do I have to flash the firmware again? I would rather get it through Zune, and not have to go through the syncing process again.
eqzgkxokwa said:
So, after about 1.5GBs of downloaded files, and hours of waiting for RapidShare to make the links available (I kept getting the wrong file), I unbranded it. I do not have the NoDo update. Will I get this through Zune, or do I have to flash the firmware again? I would rather get it through Zune, and not have to go through the syncing process again.
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Can I ask if you have tried to re-install Orange Maps?
Thanks.
de_deej said:
Can I ask if you have tried to re-install Orange Maps?
Thanks.
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Never used it- I just use the built in maps (Bing).
I have just downloaded and installed Orange Maps from the marketplace on my debranded and unlocked Mozart running the no-do update
Regards
Craig
csw43 said:
I have just downloaded and installed Orange Maps from the marketplace on my debranded and unlocked Mozart running the no-do update
Regards
Craig
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Thanks for that, I will debrand the phone now.
Cheers.
mozart with NoDo
I have updated my Mozart two days ago, also unbranded it from Orange UK. the phone is working great. but i think i have left the keyboard language as English from USA, the good thing is i get the voice search option on Bing now which is neat.
Marketplace is much much better and smoother, and games loads faster, UI is more responsive as well.
Have not had the phone crashed yet. The Orange from the bootloader is gone.
the game cubed used to crash when my wifi was on, but now works great.
And copy and paste is great.
vander09 said:
I have updated my Mozart two days ago, also unbranded it from Orange UK. the phone is working great. but i think i have left the keyboard language as English from USA, the good thing is i get the voice search option on Bing now which is neat.
Marketplace is much much better and smoother, and games loads faster, UI is more responsive as well.
Have not had the phone crashed yet. The Orange from the bootloader is gone.
the game cubed used to crash when my wifi was on, but now works great.
And copy and paste is great.
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Did you put NoDo on, or did Zune do it? Also, guessing you're not American, so does the voice search mess up for you too?
Hi all xda-developers,
I have a HD2 T-mobile bought from ebay. I still a noob when i got HD2, after searching and following tutorials on 4rum, I can flash HD2 to WP7, but now I want to turn it back to stock ROM.
I didn't remember my original SPL version , I go to this website and check my IMEI: numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
Information on range assignment
Est. Date of Range Issuance Around Q3 2009
Reporting Body British Approvals Board of Telecommunications (BABT)
Primary Market Europe
Legal Basis for Allocation EU R&TTE Directive
Information on number format
Full IMEI Presentation 357779-03-822493-5
Reporting Body Identifier 35
Type Allocation Code 35777903
Serial Number 822493
Check Digit 5
So I go to HTC website, select country Europe, and try to download the Stock ROM but it prompted me an message "The serial number you’ve provided appears to be invalid. Please try again. "
Why is it invalid? what should I do?
You can find the links of some ship ROMs for HD2 and HD2 TMOUS here.
http://www.pdaviet.net/showthread.php?72615-★-LINKS-SHIP-ROM-WM6.5-CHO-HTC-HD2-(Leo)-★
Hey Jaychen88 I just wanted to make sure you know not to try to flash any of the ROMs there that do not say TMOUS beside them as they will brick your HD2. You can also download the stock ROMs for a TMOUS here on XDA from "Leo 1.5 T-MOBILE Test & Stock ROMS", but do not try to flash the 2.01 ROM it will brick your HD2.
Jaychen88 said:
Hi all xda-developers,
I have a HD2 T-mobile bought from ebay. I still a noob when i got HD2, after searching and following tutorials on 4rum, I can flash HD2 to WP7, but now I want to turn it back to stock ROM.
I didn't remember my original SPL version , I go to this website and check my IMEI: numberingplans.com/?page=analysis&sub=imeinr
Information on range assignment
Est. Date of Range Issuance Around Q3 2009
Reporting Body British Approvals Board of Telecommunications (BABT)
Primary Market Europe
Legal Basis for Allocation EU R&TTE Directive
Information on number format
Full IMEI Presentation 357779-03-822493-5
Reporting Body Identifier 35
Type Allocation Code 35777903
Serial Number 822493
Check Digit 5
So I go to HTC website, select country Europe, and try to download the Stock ROM but it prompted me an message "The serial number you’ve provided appears to be invalid. Please try again. "
Why is it invalid? what should I do?
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Isn't the IMEI written under the battery cover on the back of the device? Also, is your device T-Mobile US or the international version?
EDIT: I mention this because the T-Mobile site for the US requires the IMEI (not serial number) to download the latest ROM. You can extract the .nbh file from that and flash via the SD card, which will revert the entire device to stock. From there you can do whatever you like with the ROM.
Here is the US T-Mobile download link:
http://dl.htc.com/ruudownload/t-mobileUS/Filedownload.aspx?pid=leo2
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Once you download the correct Rom, how do you install it from a SD card. Especially if you have Android on phone it the Sync doesnt work
716Rob said:
Once you download the correct Rom, how do you install it from a SD card. Especially if you have Android on phone it the Sync doesnt work
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from the guides
- Download a shipped Rom
- Rename the extension to .zip
- open it with winzip and extract the RUU_signed.nbh file to a folder
- Rename it to LEOIMG.nbh and copy it to the root of a microSD card thats been formatted to FAT32
- Insert your storage card into your phone
- Enter Bootloader and follow onscreen instructions to flash
Sam Thank you so much. There was a few steps there that no one else listed any where. Especially the format to fat 32. Thank you so much!
samsamuel said:
from the guides
- Download a shipped Rom
- Rename the extension to .zip
- open it with winzip and extract the RUU_signed.nbh file to a folder
- Rename it to LEOIMG.nbh and copy it to the root of a microSD card thats been formatted to FAT32
- Insert your storage card into your phone
- Enter Bootloader and follow onscreen instructions to flash
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I am trying to restore my TMOUS HD2 to stock ROM so I can send it in for repair (touch screen problem). I followed your guide, and the stock WM 6.5 was installed. However, when I go into the bootloader (tricolor screen by holding the down vol button), it says SPL-2.08 CotullaHSPL.
Since it says CotullaHSPL, doesn't that mean my warranty is voided? HTC won't repair it if it says Cotulla?????
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I am trying to restore my TMOUS HD2 to stock ROM so I can send it in for repair (touch screen problem). I followed your guide, and the stock WM 6.5 was installed. However, when I go into the bootloader (tricolor screen by holding the down vol button), it says SPL-2.08 CotullaHSPL.
Since it says CotullaHSPL, doesn't that mean my warranty is voided? HTC won't repair it if it says Cotulla?????
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are you sure you didnt run the exe on the computer and flash it over usb? spl only gets restored by sd card flashing.
If for some arcane reason it really isn't changing the spl, then you can run hspl4 and set the spl back to stock manually.
for anyone that comes looking heres a link for stock htc_ruu_leo_s_htc_wwe_3.14.405.2_radio_15.42.50.11u_2.15.50.14_leo_s_shiprom, it's the only link i found that still works after almost bricking my device with the wrong rom i'm in uk and it worked fine for me. Not a tmobile rom sorry.
http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/bios_firmware/communicators/companies/htc/models/hd2/20289.html
cyberdude020 said:
for anyone that comes looking heres a link for stock htc_ruu_leo_s_htc_wwe_3.14.405.2_radio_15.42.50.11u_2.15.50.14_leo_s_shiprom, it's the only link i found that still works after almost bricking my device with the wrong rom i'm in uk and it worked fine for me. Not a tmobile rom sorry.
http://www.x-drivers.com/catalog/bios_firmware/communicators/companies/htc/models/hd2/20289.html
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plenty of active rom links in the HD2 Wiki
Mister B said:
plenty of active rom links in the HD2 Wiki
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I did find this site but thats how i almost bricked my phone theres too many country versions and i couldnt find just a stock uk carrier free rom on there but another link in case it helps anyone else
cyberdude020 said:
I did find this site but thats how i almost bricked my phone theres too many country versions and i couldnt find just a stock uk carrier free rom on there but another link in case it helps anyone else
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Stock UK WWE is listed independently as is the US T-Mobile ROM & most ROMs are labelled with details on country & network so will be useful for most people ...
Hello everybody!
I am starting this new thread to try compile a simple to follow and reasonably written complete guide for rooting an Xperia Neo 2.3.3. I am doing this because, although there are enough information and software on this forum and on the internet in general, these are not really structured and gathered in a way that a non-experienced user (a.k.a. "noob") can easily manage, and the process of rooting 2.3.3. is a bit more complicated than 2.3.2 with Gingerbreak for instance.
This guide is for Xperia Neo running Android 2.3.3 with locked bootloader. Other devices with 2.3.3. might be rooted in a similar fashion.
Update: 2.3.4. for the Neo is out. Everything here still works as described with the difference that you get the latest 2.3.4 when updating OTA.
WARNING: some users reported that after downgrading from 2.3.4 to 2.3.2 in order to root, the battery meter showed 0%. I am not yet aware of a solution to this problem. So beware if your Neo already has the latest version.
Warning: Neither myself, nor anyone else but YOU is responsible if you damage your phone in any way or lose any information after trying to root your phone by folowing this guide! Also note that your warranty will expire when you root. However, unrooting should be possible, in principle.
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1. Back up your data. You could do this using an app called Backup Master from the Android Market. Additionally, I had my contacts and calendar synchronized with my Google account. SMS messages were not properly backed up, but I didn't care about them anyway. If you do care, you might want to save them to your SD card, using the built-in option or just use another app. Also make sure your battery is at least half charged before starting.
2. Download FlashTool from here or directly here. Install it by simply unpacking it somewhere.
3. Download the generic firmware 2.3.2 from here or directly here. You do this because Gingerbreak (will come to that) uses a security vulnerability to gain root rights in 2.3.2. that has been fixed with the new 2.3.3. Extract the .ftf file from the .rar archive you just downloaded to the sub-folder "firmwares" of your Flashtools installation from step 2. (You might need WinRar for extracting)
4. Go to your Flashtool installation to the folder "drivers" and install ggsetup-2.2.0.10.exe. Download the USB drivers for your Neo from here. Unpack the contents of the archived folder "amd64" (if on Windows 64) or "i386" (if on Windows 32) to the folder "amd64" or "x86" respectively of the installation folder of Gordons Gate. The path might be something like "c:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Ericsson\Gordons Gate\". Run DPInst.exe to install the drivers.
Alternatively to this step, I think you could install the drivers by just installing PCCompanion and plugging in your phone, but I did it the hard way.
5. Run the file X10FlashTool.exe; click Flash; you should see the firmware you downloaded in step 3 in the appearing window if you extracted it correctly; click OK (I recommend you leave the option "wipe data" checked, although some users reported that it worked for them even without wiping the data); follow the instructions (note that the back button on the Neo is on the other side as pictured); the flashing should take no more than a couple of minutes; start your phone - this will take a bit longer the first time. If after the reboot the battery meter is showing 1%, shut down and take out the battery for a minute, then boot up again.
6. Get Gingerbreak from here of directly here. This is the exploit that actually roots the phone. Copy it to your phone and install. You can do this a number of ways. For example: install ES File Explorer from the Android Market, access your PC via WLAN with it and install it directly from there. You will be prompted to change the setting to allow the installation of apps from unknown sources in case you didn't change it already. Also allow USB-debugging in the same settings menu under "developer".
7. Run Gingerbreak and tap "root device". This shouldn't take more than a couple of minutes, although some users reported it taking hours. If it is taking very long, you might want to try inserting another SD card and repeating the attempt. When it's done, it will reboot. Now you have a rooted 2.3.2. You can check this by installing the app "root checker" from the Android Market. When you start "root checker" you will be asked by an app called "superuser" if you want to grant root access to this program. This "superuser" app was installed by Gingerbreak after rooting and manages which program has root permissions.
8. Now before doing anything, go to settings>info>software update> update now and get the new Android 2.3.3 OTA (= over the air, i.e. via WLAN or 3G). Do not do this via your PC, because you will unroot the phone. There have been a lot of problems reported with this step. If right after you tap "update now" you get the message "unable to connect" try shutting down, waiting a minute and booting up again or also try setting the date and time to the correct values, in case you have something like 01 Jan 1980. Other users said, it just took a lot of attempts before it worked and that the problem might be with the SonyEricsson servers... If after the update was downloaded you get some kind of error message like "cannot update" it might be because you did some changes to system files or possibly you used a non-original firmware in step 3.
After the update was done, check again for root access with the "root checker"
9. Restore the data you backed up in step 1 and enjoy.
Update: I managed to update to 2.3.4. Unfortunately I could not simply update OTA from my rooted 2.3.3. I kept getting an error message after downloading the update, probably because I had changed system files. So I did all the above steps again, with the difference that in step 8 I got the 2.3.4. from the SE server.
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Please click the Thanks button and/or reply to this post and write your own experience or suggestions/corrections.
A similar guide/tutorial/how-to has been posted before (Here). Perhaps not as detailed as yours but nonetheless, it's been done. And do give credit to the necessary people.
But good job on taking the time and writing this up. I'm sure a lot of Neo users will appreciate it.
Cheers!
xtacy! said:
A similar guide/tutorial/how-to has been posted before (Here). Perhaps not as detailed as yours but nonetheless, it's been done. And do give credit to the necessary people.
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Actually, I did link directly to the thread you wrote, because it was one of my starting points. And to be rigorous, the steps enumerated there are from here, but with the firmware for Neo. The real credit goes to the programmers of Gingerbreak, Flashtool etc.
Like I said, I was just gathering information and detailing them, I don't take credit for anything other than taking the time to write the post.
Yup, I had actually included that initially i.e. that most of us already know these steps from the original thread but then wanted to give you credit for doing what you did.
And when I said give credit where it is due, I meant the actual people behind the programs and kistigun for his tutorial.
guys after i root my neo according to this guide the ota firmware i get will be unbranded? right?
By the way thanks for the guide, i might use it one day after i gain more knowledge about those things...
If you've flashed the generic firmware, then yes, you would be unbranded BUT you will still be locked to your network until you purchase the unlock key.
Unbranding would remove all your network specific apps (part of bloatware).
marcindpol said:
guys after i root my neo according to this guide the ota firmware i get will be unbranded? right?
By the way thanks for the guide, i might use it one day after i gain more knowledge about those things...
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An OTA update won't remove the branding, but flashing will. It's what I describe in step 5.
I was just like you a couple of days ago, but I managed to learn all this over the weekend and did all I described here. (and a few things more ) Don't rush into it. Read everything coherent and helpful you can find first.
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If you've flashed the generic firmware, then yes, you would be unbranded BUT you will still be locked to your network until you purchase the unlock key.
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Thanks for the info. I didn't have any network locks or branding on mine, but it's good to know that for future reference.
Vorsprung said:
An OTA update won't remove the branding, but flashing will. It's what I describe in step 5.
I was just like you a couple of days ago, but I managed to learn all this over the weekend and did all I described here. (and a few things more ) Don't rush into it. Read everything coherent and helpful you can find first.
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ok i think i understand now, but just to clarify:
if i flash generic (unbranded?) and then do the OTA or Pc Companion update, the update i get will also be unbranded?.
also will all the future updates be unbranded too?
Another question: since my neo is Irish Vodafone branded phone, which generic software i should flash in step 5?
Thanks a lot for help and please do not get annoyed by my questions as i am totally noob when it comes to those things, also sorry for my poor English...
marcindpol said:
ok i think i understand now, but just to clarify:
if i flash generic (unbranded?) and then do the OTA or Pc Companion update, the update i get will also be unbranded?.
also will all the future updates be unbranded too?
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The answer should be yes to both questions. Once you've debranded your phone, it will not get "rebranded" (except if you flash it with a branded firmware). The generic firmware linked here is of course without any branding.
marcindpol said:
Another question: since my neo is Irish Vodafone branded phone, which generic software i should flash in step 5?
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You could use the generic one, but you will lose the branding. I'm guessing you don't have a problem with that.
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Thanks a lot for help and please do not get annoyed by my questions as i am totally noob when it comes to those things, also sorry for my poor English...
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You're welcome! I'm not exactly experienced myself, so I don't guarantee that my answers are 100% accurate and correct...
I don't think your English is bad at all. Don't you speak English in Ireland?
Can anybody give more details on the branding issue?
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The answer should be yes to both questions. Once you've debranded your phone, it will not get "rebranded" (except if you flash it with a branded firmware). The generic firmware linked here is of course without any branding.
You could use the generic one, but you will lose the branding. I'm guessing you don't have a problem with that.
You're welcome! I'm not exactly experienced myself, so I don't guarantee that my answers are 100% accurate and correct...
I don't think your English is bad at all. Don't you speak English in Ireland?
Can anybody give more details on the branding issue?
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Thanks a lot for the answers
hehe yes people in general speak English here in Ireland but lets not forget there are thousands of emigrants from around the world living here too, i am one of them
Can you please also write which generic firmware should i flash, UK, World or any other? (perhaps there is IE one?), and will it affect the frequency of getting future official updates from SE? (yes i want to get rid of Vodafone from my phone and stay with a 100% SE official firmware).
Thanks
Once you flash a generic firmware, future updates will all be generic updates as well.
Some of the plus points that I can see of having a generic firmware is that
a) updates are rolled out faster (as compared to branded firmware).
b) you get rid of a lot of junk that network providers seem to put in i.e. bloatware.
OK I am now on generic, unbranded Global International 1247-0875_R11C , of course 2.3.3, however I did not root my phone and used SEUS instead OTA.
Thanks a lot Vorsprung and others for help
I just flashed my Xperia Neo 2.3.2 global, applied Gingerbreak, and updated OTA to the last 2.3.3 firmware (4.0.A.2.368)
I confirm I kept root!
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I just flashed my Xperia Neo 2.3.2 global, applied Gingerbreak, and updated OTA to the last 2.3.3 firmware (4.0.A.2.368)
I confirm I kept root!
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Same here
I follow this guide and got my Xperia Neo rooted! Thanks Vorsprung!!!
I wanted it root to install Google Talk with video! It works very well!
Now I want a way to unlock the bootloader, as I want to run Cyanogen mod
Ask the Admin for your own forum section about the Neo, all this OTA-root with the latest firmware just making me jealous.
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Hi guys!
well I just can follow till step 5. Opening the "X10FlashTool.exe" --> Click On flash. that's it. It tells me to enter the flash mode but how? I pressed&hold the menu button before plugging the usb cable onto my PC. Instead entering the flash mode it only starts charging my battery. Can somebody help ?
thanks a lot !
i was clicking the wrong button
I have rooted 2.3.2 (checked with rootchecker) but when I try to update OTA it says "Your phone already has the latest software".. Please help!!
Edit: Even says up to date using pc companion.
Hi all,
So got my Mozart today. I want to get 7720 onto my device (preferably unlocked)... Although I am having quite a big problem - Zune says my phone is upto date. It is not a branded phone.
I found this ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206853
Which is a NoDo ROM which allows you to get the other prerequisite updates needed for 7720 though Zune.
Although as far as I understand you need to have RSPL/HSPL on your phone.
So went and found this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16189671#post16189671
So all is good, I am on my way to getting somewhere (after I dunno how many hours) until I get to this..
WARNING TO ALL:
Do NOT use RSPL / HSPL with Mozart 4.XX and other RUU ROMS with MANGO.
It will damage your device. Not a joke.
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I do not understand what is meant by "Mozart 4.XX" and what they mean by RUU ROMS with Mango? Would I have a problem loading RSPL (Yes, I am being relatively cautious - just got the phone and cannot afford to brick it or something), putting the ROM on (The one I linked to above) and then updating to 7720?
Also one thing which is a bit weird is in the RSPL/HSPL thread there is the following:
List of supported MIDs:
Gold: “PC92****”, “PC921000”
Mozart: “MOZA1000”, “PD67****”, “PD671000”, “PD671200”
Mondrian: “PD26****”, “PD261000”, “PD261100”
Spark: “PC401000”
Schubert: “PD29****”, “PD291000”, “PD291100”, "PD291300", "PD291500"
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My Mozart's MID is PD67100 - there is one less 0 in my MID... Does that make a difference?
I do not have 10 posts so cannot post in the RSPL/HSPL thread as its in the Development section. A friend of mine has a Mozart, got it a week before me from the same place, and he has 7720 on his and 7004 sucks compared to 7720. It is hardly functional
So if any of you can help me out I would really appreciate it!
Thanks
same problem my MIDs not yet supported by the DFT team HSPLs
same problem as you, I can not install a HSPLs, because my MID="MOZA100" there is one less 0 in my MID too , it's not yet supported by the DFT team HSPLs
(List of supported Mozart MIDs: “MOZA1000”, “PD67****”, “PD671000”, “PD671200”)
but I try anyway:
1 - Launching RSPL (it reboot and see RSPLX.YZ and "CotullaRSPL" on the screen - the task done!)
2- Installing HSPL (it seems to be successful until the end, but when I boot into bootloader sees me as no modifications are made)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227070
Hey, so you tried it on your Mozart which has an unsupported MID - one less zero and the RSPL worked for you? If I can get RSPL or HSPL working would me flashing my phone with the ROM I linked to work and then from there updating to Mango?
Is there anyway I could brick my device by trying? I still don't know what they meant by don't try it on "4.xx"?
EDIT: Also what if you were to try flash your WP7 device with a custom ROM and you do NOT have RSPL/HSPL on your phone?
Thanks
Tigros, I went and re-read the RSPL/HSPL thread and I think we skipped through it a bit too fast.
I noticed this:
!Please note that on SPL screen MID is only 7 symbols, without last one.!
Programs stops any operations if unknown MID detected. If your device have unknown MID, please report about it in this thread. Specify your MID, device name, ROM versions. It’s nice, if you can give a link to download ROM.
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So the SPL will only be 7 digits long in the SPL and not 8 as displayed in the thread and if our MID was not supported then it would not let us put RSPL/HSPL on.
Also the DFT_XSPL_WP7FG1.rar download is corrupt for me. I have tried downloading it multiple times. I am assuming your version is not corrupt, could you please upload it for me?
Thanks
EDIT: Ok, so forget about what I said about needing G1, just downloaded Revision #2 and installed RSPL, then HSPL (did not realise you had to have HSPL, got it now though). FLashed with the custom ROM I linked to and now just need to try keep my device unlocked while updating to 7403.
Going to try unlocking it first and then following ansar's guide. See if that works as doing what he said did not work for me :-/
~sigh~
So after updating to 7403, Zune does not detect any updates so I think I will be waiting for a Mango custom ROM
Also my market place has never really worked? Really annoying. South Africa is supported as far as I know.
you must install the new beta zune 4.8. then your phone will be detected. the version can you find in the forum or at google.
The most important first is the fact of installing hspls (RSPL launch is a step for installing hspls no more)
while hspls is not installed you can not install other ROM
because the original SPL and Does not allow to flash custom ROM.
I tried following Ansar guide, but it does not work no more
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you must install the new beta zune 4.8. then your phone will be detected. the version can you find in the forum or at google.
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I was running 4.8 (dunno which build exactly) although now Zune is completely screwed as I uninstalled it to install 4.7 to use Phone Backup to make a backup of my upgrading progress. Zune uninstalled, although it still thinks that it is installed so I cannot install any version of Zune as it says it is already up to date yet there is no version of Zune on my PC at all.
So I am going to try and post on the Zune forum, see if someone can help me otherwise I may have to format again - not amped to as I just formated last weekend.
ahlMAR, which exact version of Zune will give me the update for 7712 (I think that is what comes after 7403?)...
Hi,
I recently updated my Mozart to Mango via the beta invitation.
The reason being that I was unable to force the Mango update via Zune and was not included in the first update wave.
So I activated the beta invitation that I had received several months ago (I'm a registered developer) and set up a PC with the old beta versions to flash my Mozart.
After going through all the updates (I was on 7392) including ISV, I am now on 7720.
However, my phone did NOT update the firmware.
I am therefore currently stuck with:
Firmware revision number: 2250.09.12803.111
Radio software version: 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U
Bootloader version: 1.28.2250.3(113810)
But my OS version is: 7.10.7720.68
Do you know of any way to get the new firmware revision and the new radio software? (I would like to keep my data on the phone and would therefore be happy, if I don't have to reflash a Mango-rom that has these updates included)
Thank you very much in advance
Best regards,
FrozenLord
little info
The only words I can say is that after offical update (free phone in france,)
figures are:
Firmware : 22.50.21.40.600.401
Radio: 5.69.09.05a_2250_50_50_21U
spl; 4.6.2250.0 129193
i have the same later radio and firmware version numbers as well, after tricking the update with the Zune and Local Area Connection disable method.
Hi,
I do know that you receive these updates when updating via the regular way (even if it's tricked).
Unfortunately, this way was not possible for me - for a reason I don't know.
So I used the approach I explained above and am NOT able to do the regular update.
Does anybody know of any way to update these components separately?
Best regards,
FrozenLord
I updated my wife's Mozart to Mango 7720 via the 'leaked' MS employee release. Her phone still had the original firmware after the Mango update like yours. I was beginning to anticipate having to reflash her phone with the Stock ROM when two days ago she got a message of an update in Zune. Sure enough it was an HTC update that brought the firmware up-to-date, the same as mine updated via the public release. You just may need to wait a bit longer.
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Hi,
I have the same problem. My carrier is also t-mobile germany. Maybe it is a problem from them??? If you find a way to tricker the firmware update. please let me know.
I finally found a way
Hi there
After a lot of fiddling around, I have finally found a way to upgrade the radio rom without losing the private data.
You will need at least the following applications:
- A modified RUU so the flash is not erased after the update (which is a standard procedure in the standard RUU, so use the modified one and ignore the HD7-part - it works!) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204733
- The actual radio update (5.71.09.02a from the HTC Mozart Europe ROM) https://rapidshare.com/files/1216711649/RUU_unsigned.nbh
Now, before you start doing anything that you might regret or wonder about later, I suggest that you read the complete post
I've tried to explain all the pieces and posted my experience too.
Just for security (better safe than sorry!), you should create a complete backup of your phone to fall back to if anything goes wrong.
A great tool is provided here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14258464#post14258464
Now for the instructions
I am not responsible for your actions or any consequences that are caused by this mod! You do all this on your own and can hold no one responsible but yourself!
Download both files and extract them into the same folder.
Reboot your phone and keep the VOLUME DOWN button pressed, while turning it on
You should see the SPL-screen (a strangely colored screen like this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16189686&postcount=3)
Connect the phone via USB to your PC
(Windows should install a driver - if not, install Windows Mobile Device Center if you're on Windows Vista/7)
Fire up the modified RUU and click through
You should be ready to go
By the way:
I almost killed my phone in the testing procedure because I created an invalid nbh (had no idea what I did and started fiddling without tutorials ), which seemed to have killed parts of my SPL...
The process was easily fixed (fortunately) by applying the HSPL by DFT, which fixed the problem (which was that my phone always booted back into the SPL-screen, unable to boot into WP7).
But since that moment, I've got HSPL installed.
So if the above procedure does not work for any reason, install HSPL and try again
HSPL can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647
Also, I updated the ROM using a standard RUU and found out about the FLASH-format after applying the update the hard way (resulting in a totally clean mobile...).
Fortunately, I had created a complete backup before and was easily able to restore it via the same application.
Should you happen to run a normal RUU for who-knows-what-reason, just restore the update. (the radio rom is NOT downgraded in the restoring process, so you're good to go, even if you chose the wrong RUU)
Just out of curiosity (and knowing that I had a backup to fall back to) I reran the update process using the modified RUU (see link above) and the flashing went fine - and the phone did not format itself afterwards
Therefore: Ignore the HD7 in the name, it works for the HTC 7 Mozart too.
I used this tool to extract the Radio-rom (and the including customisation) and repacked it using the same tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1260757
Thanks a lot, ted973 for providing it
Additionally, I am glad that DFT had released the HSPL for my phone, else I would have had a problem
Thanks a lot guys!
Now have fun with the updated radio and feel free to comment
My versions are now:
OS version: 7.10.7720.68
Firmware revision number: 2250.09.12803.111 (unchanged to before)
Radio software version: 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Bootloader version: 1.32.2250.1(119496) which is because of the DFT HSPL
Best regards,
FrozenLord
@ FrozenLord
did you debranded your mozart or did you have an unbranded device in the first place ?
i'd like to figure out a way to get the latest radio on a debranded mozart. seems like zune doesn't update the bootloader and radio on a debranded device.
I've got a T-Mobile branding.
But the procedure should work for an unbranded mobile as well
thanks a lot. will try to get my debranded phone to the normal update route with your tip.