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Hi guys,
I need your help. You'd make me amazingly happy if you could solve my problem.
I have an Orange SPV C100 (french one) and I keep trying to flash wm6.1 (the one Blackdragon_860 has released).
My problem is : I can't flash that rom. The updating process crash at 4% and I get an error saying that the ROM is corrupted.
Do you have any ideas to help me ?
Here are some additional information taken from the Hard-SPL And Soft-Spl walktrough :
1. Copy spl.nb, spl.lnk and jumpspl.exe to the root of device
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I've done that alright
, hold camera and launch spl.lnk -
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I've done that too.
you`ll see the white screen
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I have no white screen. Instead a file named JumpSPL.txt is generated... Here is what is inside :
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Comandline is: 0x10000000 \SPL.nb
SPL File: \SPL.nb
Jump Address: 0x10000000
kmode is 0
SPL file size: 524288 bytes
3. From the flasher folder run ROMUpdateUtility.exe and follow instructions to flash the Hard-SPL if needed. or you can flash *ANY* oxygen rom
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I've done that too. I put RUU_Signed.nbh from wm61OxygenUpdate1.rar in the same directory than ROMUpdateUtility.exe
Before the flashing process itself, ROMUpdateUtility.exe tell me I going to flash the image version from 1.7.74.1 to : 1.01
Then I have a rainbow screen which says :
ONBL : 1.07.0000
SPL : 1.07.0000
Oxygen : IU
The flashing process start, then crash and 4%... Saying that image file corrupted.
One last information :
I got the same error with other ROMS. Here the list of what I already tried :
Blackdragon_860's rom, released the 11-05-2008
Standard rom, the one that comes with Soft and Hard SPL (weight about 641Ko)
A Russian rom, taken today from zfree (here)
I didn't tried the chinese one. But as edgeofthestring has eventually the same problem than mine, I not will go for this rom.
I tried to be as complete as possible... I truely need some help.
Plz plz plz hrlp.
Thx
Guigoui
Try first flashing this rom:
http://www.megaupload.com/nl/?d=6B0FDY24
After this hard-spl and than flash any rom you like
Always use rom loader from hard-spl and before flashing rename rom to RUU_Signed.nbh
i also tried to flash the file posted by you but after 4 % the phone reboots and the setup gives me the: " invaliv vendor id " message
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ok. may it works when you do it like this:
1. restart your phone
2. Copy spl.nb, spl.lnk and jumpspl.exe to the root of device
3. restart phone, don't connect to your PC!
4. open total commander, hold camera button and launch spl.lnk
5. Do you see a white screen? if yes proceed if not it has no
point proceeding, flashing will fail anyway!
6. Now connect your phone to your pc using the usb cable
7. From the flasher folder run ROMUpdateUtility.exe and follow
instructions to flash the Hard-SPL
8. After flashing Hard-Spl, to avoid reflashing, use always use
flasher from hard spl and rename the desired rom to flash to
RUU_signed.nbh
Hope this will finaly work for you!
i have tried it, i have the wm6.1 chinese version rom and the hard spl is not working at all in this rom, i have tried it with total commander and after the white screen appears and i connect the phone to the pc it is nor recognized by the pc...
thx nemphis for helping me... but it just don't work.
Believe me I'm not numb. I can read and use my little brain... I think I tried everything (including throwing my device to the other side of my room). There is something that keep my device from displaying this f*****g white screen.
Just for the record, I repeat, I have a french blocked orange C100...
If someone has got in the same problem and finally sorted it out, plz share how.
Nemphis, thx again but I doubt I will ever have wm6.1... Anyway I give up, so I guess I will never have wm6.1...
By the way, I also tried the rom you advised but as you so rightly said "if not it has no point proceeding, flashing will fail anyway!".
Thx you all...
c u...
by by
Is your phone sim unlocked also?
When reading through these forums there also are people saying you still need this: http://www.imei-check.co.uk/
Or ask your operator for the sim unlock code, they should give it when your phone is more than 1 year old.....
Phone simunlocked today... gonna try again tonight... Hope it will eventually work this time... Last hope anyway...
guigoui said:
Phone simunlocked today... gonna try again tonight... Hope it will eventually work this time... Last hope anyway...
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Was your phone "app unlocked" before begining ? I would assume it is necessary, but won't pretend I'm a guru...
Christophe - Lyon - France
@guigoui :
I had this same, white screen didnt appeared .. but after unlocking using this way: http://rapidshare.com/files/105133496/Unlock_HTC.rar.html you'll see it (after runing SPL.lnk with camera button pressed) all is working !!!
I've WM6.1 !!!
Thanks!
This sounds pretty good vovakk... I'll test your file tonight (because I had no white screen after having my device simunlocked)
I can't to stand waiting until tonight...
It WORKED !!!! Now I have WM6.1 !!!
Ok so here are some additional information that could be useful.
Be sure you have .net framework 2.0 or newer before starting the unlocking process (the file shared shared by vovakk) otherwise you would be stuck at the second step.
When at step 5, I'm not sure which profile is required but, for me, it worked with "No security".
Once you've done step 5, you'll get THE white screen when laucnhing SPL.Ink (I confirm). You can start flashing.
I've flashed several rom as nemphis told me to, and it worked. Here is the list in the right order, with some notes :
1. http://www.megaupload.com/nl/?d=6B0FDY24 (given by nemhpis) : takes about 2-3 minutes, when done, I believed that my device was dead because it took a while before the PIN screen showed. Don't panic, just wait.
2. http://rapidshare.com/files/65732449/hspl.7z.html (the original Hard-Soft SPL - created by sp3dev) : extract, don't change anything, just launch RomUpdateUtility.exe. Flashing process takes less than 1 second
3. http://rapidshare.com/files/114457795/wm61OxygenUpdate1.rar (THE Windows Mobile 6.1) : In the RomUpdateUtility.exe folder, just replace the original NUU_signed.nbh by the one inside wm61OxygenUpdate1.rar. Launch RomUpdateUtility.exe. Eveything else is like 1. except that my device rebooted fast without being stuck a while on the windows mobile logo screen. The device reboot, you enter your PIN and then welcome to WM6.1 !
Hope someone would find interesting to read my so long posts...
I thank you all for your patience and help... I wouldn't be able to do it by myself.
C you
hey GuiGoui can you upload this file here or Rapidshare please. Megaupload is way tooooo slow. RUU_OxygenWM5_1.5.401.2_R3_4.1.13.28_02.67.90_HTC_EUR_Test.exe
thanks
I can't.... 8Mo limited...
guigoui said:
It WORKED !!!! Now I have WM6.1 !!!
Ok so here are some additional information that could be useful.
Be sure you have .net framework 2.0 or newer before starting the unlocking process (the file shared shared by vovakk) otherwise you would be stuck at the second step.
When at step 5, I'm not sure which profile is required but, for me, it worked with "No security".
Once you've done step 5, you'll get THE white screen when laucnhing SPL.Ink (I confirm). You can start flashing.
I've flashed several rom as nemphis told me to, and it worked. Here is the list in the right order, with some notes :
1. http://www.megaupload.com/nl/?d=6B0FDY24 (given by nemhpis) : takes about 2-3 minutes, when done, I believed that my device was dead because it took a while before the PIN screen showed. Don't panic, just wait.
2. http://rapidshare.com/files/65732449/hspl.7z.html (the original Hard-Soft SPL - created by sp3dev) : extract, don't change anything, just launch RomUpdateUtility.exe. Flashing process takes less than 1 second
3. http://rapidshare.com/files/114457795/wm61OxygenUpdate1.rar (THE Windows Mobile 6.1) : In the RomUpdateUtility.exe folder, just replace the original NUU_signed.nbh by the one inside wm61OxygenUpdate1.rar. Launch RomUpdateUtility.exe. Eveything else is like 1. except that my device rebooted fast without being stuck a while on the windows mobile logo screen. The device reboot, you enter your PIN and then welcome to WM6.1 !
Hope someone would find interesting to read my so long posts...
I thank you all for your patience and help... I wouldn't be able to do it by myself.
C you
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How did it work............ i ended up lockin my phone it was unlocked before... now no application works... anymore it say this application is not have signed certificates..... PLZ ANY1 HELP I DONT EVEN KNOW HOW TO HARD BOOT THIS HANDSET..... I NEED URGENT HELP PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZ...
Hello Everyone!
This is a step by step guide for unlocking the SPL of your HTC P3400 or P3400i.Please read and follow everything given here carefully and you will have your phone unlocked within 15 minutes.
This is a step taken in order to minimize the accidental bricking scenerios happening almost everyday here.
The Guide is divided into 2 Parts, A FAQ section and the Unlocking Guide Section. I request you to please read all of this before doing any furthur steps. ROM Flashing can be very dangerous if not done properly.
Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) Read Carefully Please
Q1. What is the basic information about my phone that i would need to get started with this process or for troubleshooting?
Ans. The basic information that you need is displayed on the white htc splash screen that shows up when you start your phone. This inludes:
ONBL version, SPL version, GSM or Radio version and OS version.
Apart from that, you will also need the serial number of your device. This can be found behind the battery on your device or on one side of the packaging box in which your device came.
An optional thing that may come handy is the version number of your ROM which can be found by going to Start > Settings > System > Device Information. Look for the ROM Version there.
Q2. What is SPL, Why it needs patching, and what are the things i need to keep in mind?
Ans. SPL or Second Program Loader is a part of your phone's firmware. Its responsible for both loading of operating system and it is also used by operating system for some low level tasks. By Default, HTC and Other Manufacturers too, design it in such a way that it does not allows custom ROMs to be flashed in the phone. It does no by checking for the Digital Signature of HTC on roms. So it need to be patched in order to flash custom ROMs made by chefs in this forum.
There are two SPLs available right now for P3400 and P3400i. One is Olipro's SPL for Old Gene and Second is Orefkov's SPL for New Gene. These should be used according to the device they are meant for. Using wrong SPL can make your device dead.
One more thing is, SPL is needed to be updated just once. Only one of the given SPLs will work for you and you will never need to patch it again. This is true for those situations too when you flash a rom and your phone does not boots past the White HTC splash screen. In that case too, As you have just flashed an incompatible ROM, you just need to use another, compatible ROM to get your phone back. NEVER UPDATE YOUR SPL ONCE IT IS PATCHED BY EITHER OF THE METHODS
Q3. How can i be sure which version i need to use, i am not sure whether i have an old gene or new gene?
Ans. Earlier it was being thought that one can differentiate between New Gene and Old Gene on the basis of Onbl and Serial Nos. But this has not found to be true as evident from many cases of bricking.
One of the possible checks for knowing that is if your phone originally came with Windows Mobile 5, its probably an old gene, and If it came with Windows Mobile 6, its probably an New Gene. However, this is also not a concrete basis to decide the version of SPL.
So i recommend to follow these steps, These should work for any Gene without problem.
1. Use the Olipro method first. It will work properly if your device is an old gene.
2. If it fails and your phone becomes dead, just follow the instructions for using Gene Unbricker for new gene and your phone will be back again. This way, your new gene will be flashed with Orefkov's method.
Q4. Are there any precautions that i need to take when selecting a ROM for flashing to my device?
Ans. Yes, there are indeed some things that you need to keep in mind before making mind to flash a ROM.
1. Make sure your SPL is patched, ie. On boot screen it should have either SPL 1.10.Olip displayed in case of an old gene OR SPL 1.07.Oref in case of a new gene. If it is not, patch it using the Guide given below. If it is, dont ever try to patch it again.
2. After patching your SPL you will become sure that whether your phone is a new gene or old, because of knowing the version of SPL that worked for you. Now, never choose a ROM which is not built for your phone. Only use ROMs appropriate for you phone. And if you ever accidently flash a ROM of wrong version, dont panic. Just flash another ROM for your version and your phone will be back.
3. In general, never try to downgrade your ROM. Means if your original ROM was WM 5 and you upgraded to WM 6 or 6.1 Dont try to downgrade to WM5. This is specially true for WM 5 because of reasons i'll explain later.
Q5. Why is it not recommended to downgrade the OS version, ie. moving to a previous ROM version?
Ans. There is no problem actually in doing so. But there are some situations that needs to be taken care of. What happens is, Somtimes, the previous version of Original ROMs from htc, contain the older version of SPL that is very specifically made for that version of ROM.So if you flash this ROM, your SPL will again become locked. This is specially true for original WM 5 ROMs
In case your phone came with WM5 originally, and the version of ROM exactly with the one that was originally on your device, It wont give any problem. But if this ROM is not exactly the version your phone originally came with, this will brick your device and you'll have to take it to service center. No homemade solutions works then.
Even bigger problem arises when your phone came with Wm 6 originally and you try to downgrade it to WM 5. This will certainly brick your device and force you to take it to service center. SO DONT EVER TRY TO DOWNGRADE A GENE TO WM5 IF IT ORIGINALLY CAME WITH WM 6.
ROMs created by users here do not contain the ONBL, SPL and GSM parts (dont worry about the names). These only contain the OS part which is safe to use.
Q6. What are the things i can try if i get a problem while this process?
Ans. You shouldn't get any trouble if you take all the precautions, but even if you do, you can try :
1. If your gene is bricked by Olipro SPL, use the gene unbricker for new gene by Orefkov.
2. If you flashed your phone with a ROM made by some user on this forum and it doesn't works, just flash another version of the ROM or some other compatible ROM. NO need to touch anything else.
3. If you downgraded/Upgraded using any of the Original HTC ROMs and your phone is bricked, try the JTAG Method by Orefkov. Search for it, you'll easily find it. If even that doesn't helps, Take your device to service center.
Q7. What is bootloader mode, and how do i enter it?
Ans. Bootloader mode is a special mode which is use to flash ROMs. Bootloader is the part of your phone's firmware that kicks in even before SPL and initializes it. You may need to enter this mode while patching your SPL or sometimes while flashing a ROM. To do that, Shutdown your phone, Press and Hold the Camera Button and press the power button or the soft reset key using your stylus. This will take you to a 3 colored screen with your Onbl and SPL version displayed on it. This is called the Bootloader mode.
Q8. What is Hard Reset and Soft Reset and how to do it?
Ans. Soft reset is a second name for restarting your phone. It can be done using power button too but sometimes, when the phone is hanged, it needs to be done by pressing the soft reset key, situated in a small hole near the mini usb port you use for charging and headfone, using your stylus. Your phone will restart immediately without any harm. But if you have any unsaved data, like an open, edited word file or a text message half written and not saved, they will be lost. But all your saved data is safe.
Hard reset is something that needs to be done when there is some problem with the phone that is not being solved using any standard method or restarting the phone. This method erases all the files and data in phone memory (not SD card) and makes your phone as it came new from factory or just after a fresh ROM upgrade. You'll loose all your emails, calender items, Todo list, sms, contacts etc. But most of the problems get solved using this. So before using this, backup your PIM data using utilities like PIM Backup by dotfred etc.
To do a hard reset, shutdown your phone, Press and hold the two soft keys (the keys above the call accept and call reject keys) and press the reset button using stylus. A black screen will appear warning you about the consequesnces. Press the Green key (call accept key) to start the process.
The Step By Step Guide
The Step By Step Guide
CAUTION: DO NOT UPDATE ROM OF A PHONE THAT IS SIM LOCKED. THE RESULTS ARE UNKNOWN BUT MOST OF THE TIMES IT PREVENTS YOU FROM USING THE PHONE ANY FURTHUR!!
If you like to backup your existing rom first, follow this guide by Ankit360 to do it : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3215838&postcount=20
Step 1: Download the Tools
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Download the tools zip file from here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/81084740/fa599d63/SPL_Unlocking_Tools.html
Its a self extracting file, just start it and give a path and it will unzip all the files in your chosen folder. Inside the extracted folder you will find these things:
1. SPL Updater : Inside it there are 2 folders, Olipro and Orefkov. These contain the two SPL patchers that we need to use.
2. ROM Update Utility : This contains the ROM update utility we will need to flash a ROM. Unzip it into a folder.
3. USBDriver4ActiveSyncVista : This contains a special driver for Windows Mobile Device Center in Vista that you need to use to successfully update your ROM. Unzip it in a folder too.
4. Download a ROM appropriate for your device: Which one is appropriate, you'll only know after updating your SPL. So do this step after that. But in any case, here is a link to a good ROM, created by me, which is available for both new and old gene:
Sumit's Pro Users ROM (WM 6.1, for new and old gene)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=467796
Step 2: Preparing your phone
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1. Copy the file gene_hspl.exe from the SPL Updater\Olipro folder that you got in step 1 to the phone memory.
2. First, on your phone, Go to Start > Settings > Connections > USB to PC. Here, uncheck the checkbox : enable advance nerwork functionality. Click OK. Disconnect and Reconnect the USB cable to your pc.
Step 3: Prepare your Computer (Please pay attention, this is crucial!)
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XP Users
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There is not much you need to do. Just open task manager and kill the Active Sync executable from the processes tab. Its named as wcescomm.exe.
Vista/Windows 7 Users
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You need to take these steps :
1. Go to desktop, right click Computer, and select Manage. Go to Device Manager. Now under the section Mobile Devices, Double Click : Smartphone USB Sync.
2. On the Drivers tab, click "Update Driver..." button. On next screen click : "Browse my computer for driver software".
3. Click : "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computers". Click "Have Disk.." on next screen. Click "Browse..." and go to the folder extracted in step 1. There, go to USBDriverforActiveSyncVista folder. Here select the file "wceusbsh.inf" and click OK.
4. Click Next and finish the wizard.
NOte : YOU NEED TO DO THIS TO SEE THE "USB" BUTTON IN MTTY WINDOW IN LATER STEPS. DONT SKIP IT!
Step 4: Use the Olipro method first.
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Open File manager on your phone. Go to the location on phone memory where you saved gene_hspl.exe. Tap on it to run it. Your phone will restart after a short pause.
Now there are two chances :
a) If its done alright, you'll see SPL 1.10.Olip on your boot screen and your phone will boot just fine. And it confirms that you have an old gene. You do not need to do Step5. Proceed to Step 6.
b) If it doesn't boots, and only green and red keys blink, Don't worry. Your phone is bricked but you'll get it back using orefkov's method in a minute. Proceed to next step. And this confirms that you have a new gene.
Step 5: Use the Orefkov Unlocker
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1. Remove the battery, SIM card and SD Card of your phone and press the Power key for 20 seconds to draw out any residual power from the phone.
2. Replace the battery but not the SIM and SD card, and don't start the phone yet. Press and hold the Camera button and then press the Power button or Soft Reset button. Phone will come to boot loader mode (tricolor screen) and SPL 1.10.Olip will be displayed.
3. Connect the USB cable. The text USB will appear on the bottom of the screen.
4. On PC, go to the folder Orefkov in the folder extracted in step 1 and run the Mtty1_42.exe. Press the button "USB" in the window that opened.
5. In the window that opened, type the following command (don't use copy paste please) and press enter:
Code:
set 32 1
You'll see a response from phone.
6. Type the following command BUT DON'T PRESS ENTER YET:
Code:
ls boot.bin
Note : that is small L and small s in that command, dont mistake it with I.
Now, hold down the Camera button on phone, and press the enter key on computer. After a while, the screen will become White. Continue pressing the Camera button for 10 more seconds.
7. Now release the camera button, close the MTTY program and run ROMUpdateUtility.exe in the same folder, not the one outside it. That one is for RAM flashing that we will use later. Check the boxes in each step and click Next Next and then at last Update. Let it finish the process. Your phone will restart.
8. Now on the splash screen you'll see the info with updated SPL version. The version of SPL will be 1.07.Oref.
Congrats! you have successfully patched your SPL.
Step 6: Flash the ROM
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Now let the phone boot once and then shutdown it. Insert your SIM card, but not the SD card. Go to the PC and copy the ROM file (it must be names RUU_Signed.nbh. Rename it if it has some other name.) into the ROM Update Utility folder that is outside the Orefkov and SPL Patcher folder.
Now press and hold the camera button and start your phone to go into the Boot loader mode once again.
Now Run the RomUpdateUtility.exe and follow her instructions. Please make sure that you are not running RomUpdateUtility inside the Orefkov folder in SPL Updater folder. You must use the one outside, in the RomUpdateUtility folder. Your phone will automatically go into bootloader mode and a progress bar will be displayed on both phone and PC. Once it completes, your phone will restart again and you'll get the phone with the brand new ROM.
Step 7 : Set your PC and Phone back to normal
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This step is only needed in case you are using Vista.
The driver we updated in Vista will not work for normal active sync operation. So you'll need to set it back to the original version. There are two ways to do that. Either, uninstall and reinstall the Windows Mobile Device Center Or Follow the same procedure gicen in Step 3 but instead on clicking the "Have Disk button", choose the driver from the list already given.
The driver that you need to install can be identified by have a newer version given in front of its name. Also, the newer driver's name includes "Microsoft Corporation" while the older one has only "Microsoft".
You can Put back your SD card now.
On your phone, again go to the Start > Settings > Connections > USB and check the checkbox there and click OK.
That's it! You are Done.
Credits
Thanks to these people whom work helped me greatly in writing this Tutorial:
Ankit360 for writing the original tutorial.
Olipro for providing the SPL for old gene.
Orefkov for providing the Gene Unbricker for New GENE.
Nevermind_me for sharing his real experience as an end user and help in updating the guide.
NEW BEE
The info being provided is very informative,there is no way i can go wrong with these steps.hope it helps unbricking my phone.thanks to the people involved for making it happen.you guys rock.gonna try these steps will let you know if i got it rite.
your fellow new bee
I TRIED THE SUMMITS STEP B STEP GUIDE AT THE POINT WHER MMTTY PROG SUPPOSE TO MAKE SCREEN ON PHONE GO WHITE IT GIVES ERROR MESSAGE SOMETHING ABOUT CAN'T DOWNLOAD IMAGE,OR SOMETHNG
My P3400i SR8XX is OLD or NEW?
Hi! Crazy & Ankit,
I am from Delhi and having P3400i with SR. HT8XXXX, onbl-1.17.000,spl-1.17.000,os-1.8.00.
In the past I have flashed several times of cooked rom by chayn & lomlom without changing to permanent HSPL. It was done by temporary CID unlock method as running jumpsp.exe while pressing and holding Camera+VoiceReco button and flashing. Presently we are using Vista Design build 20270 by Chayn and and still my onbl& spl displays 1.17.000.
Today I tried to flash Ankit M2D rom using previous method, flash completed successfully, device restarted but stuck on boot loader. Then i restore my Gene by RUU_Gene_hTC_Asia_India_1.17.720.1_4.1.13.34_02.79.90_Ship and then flashed Chayn Vista Design 20270 which is working fine.
Please confirm whether my Gene is NEW or OLD as if it were NEW then Ankit's ROM Should work. Sorry for my bad english.
Thanks..........
Yours is an old gene i guess. Using Serial No, ONBL and SPL versions for recognizing your phone as a new or old gene is not reliable. chyan and lomlom's both have provided some excellent roms for both new and old gene so i cant say about that also. But ya, if Ankit's ROM is not working then yours is an old gene, i am 99% sure.
Thanks for your quick response to our query. Further, could you please advise me better ROM for me to Flash.
Also, I have created 1% increment battery dll and tested on my gene which is working fine. Is it possible to include it in your ROM.
@krazy
Oh Boy! Now we have an old Gene (3400i) with 8 series number and 1.17 onbl. Great going HTC !
Guess you have some really busy time coming up.
BTW:
Do you know typing? Better learn it soon .
What to say brother, HTC is just making things difficult, i guess they want to sell the higher end mobiles too. But i dont understand, apart from WinMo 6.1, their higher end mobiles have faster and greater hardware. So how come flashing a gene with WM 6.1 and Manilla 2D can affect their sales? I wont go for a P3400i if i had the money to buy a diamond even if both of them can/already have WM 6.1.
I know typing very well, you might have got some idea from the amount of text i post when i post a new rom I am ready, give it to me baby! Yeah! LOL!
qasidakbar said:
Thanks for your quick response to our query. Further, could you please advise me better ROM for me to Flash.
Also, I have created 1% increment battery dll and tested on my gene which is working fine. Is it possible to include it in your ROM.
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Hey man, its really nice! Love it. Will include it in ROM is some more users gave positive responses, as you know that the ROM is not for somebody alone, its for the community. So will have to take some feedback before including. I'll post it in recommended downloads section in both of my roms. Thanks for it mate
krazy_about_technology said:
Yours is an old gene i guess. Using Serial No, ONBL and SPL versions for recognizing your phone as a new or old gene is not reliable. chyan and lomlom's both have provided some excellent roms for both new and old gene so i cant say about that also. But ya, if Ankit's ROM is not working then yours is an old gene, i am 99% sure.
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You are 100% right, my gene is absolutely OLD. I have downloaded and flashed your OLD Gene 1.04 rom and it is working fantastic. Thanks again your are really the Crazy Sumit.
Yeh, I know I am Krazy, but Krazy with a K not C! Got it
Rom in PTG
Hello staff of the forum can be a rom in PT to Gene 100 HTC P3400?
thanks
Phone Info:
S/N:SZ71xxxx TMN ONBL: 1.07.0000 SPL: 1.07.0000 OS:1.7.0.0
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Hello staff of the forum can be a rom in PT to Gene 100 HTC P3400?
thanks
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There are no 'staffs' in this forum, we all are members just like you . Please elaborate your phone details (the details your device shows when you switch on), then someone will be able to help you out.
@qasid: The battery bar did not show up in my Gene in the top bar . Using a manilla2D version. any ideas?
@shaunak! Have you tried sdkcerts patch, I think it will solve the issue.
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@shaunak! Have you tried sdkcerts patch, I think it will solve the issue.
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Yup! its already installed, since I am using color icons. Can you please post a screen shot ?
Rom in PTG
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Hello staff of the forum can be a rom in PT to Gene 100 HTC P3400?
thanks
Phone Info:
S/N:SZ71xxxx TMN ONBL: 1.07.0000 SPL: 1.07.0000 OS:1.7.0.0
Addicted2xda said:
Yup! its already installed, since I am using color icons. Can you please post a screen shot ?
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Please see post#8 for screen shot.
backup orignal rom
to bauckup orinal rom orefkov created small programm for it.
Programm dump_gene_os_extrom.exe do dump os and extrom from Gene to memory card. Created files are identical os.nb and extrom.nb, extracted from official RUU_Signed.nbh, and allow rom coocking with it.
Usage:
Copy dump_gene_os_extrom.exe on your device. Insert SD-card with at least 70 MB free on it. Run copied program. After some time you will see message - Dump complit. On SD-card will be files os.nb and extrom.nb.
how to flash ?
use htc rom tool
click on build tab
device = gene
u see firmware contain on right
give path Ext. ROM to extrom.nb
OS to os.nb
click on build u get new file called ruu_signed.nbh
[UPG]Hard-SPL Unlocker for Topaz (AT&T Pure) - Released! Now New Update to HSPL 2.51!
[SIZE=+3]Hard-SPL Release Time!!!![/SIZE]
[size=+2]NOTE: This is NOT a SIM unlocker - it also doesn't unlock Security for other radios. if you need that, GO HERE[/size]
NEWER UPDATE: Hard-SPL 2.51.OliNex! you can update to this if you already have Hard-SPL (1.33.OliNex or 1.83.OliNex). to do the update to 2.51, download attachment update_to_251.zip and simply use customruu or do an SD flash (TOPAIMG.NBH).
UPDATE: Hard-SPL 1.83.OliNex! if you have 1.33.OliNex, strongly recommended to update to this, better compatibility with WM6.5 ROMs. you can update to this in 2 ways:
- simply download new HardSPL package and run it in Automatic mode
- or you can download the attachment "update_to_183.zip" and flash it using CustomRUU. this only works if you already have 1.33.OliNex
preface: okay, it was released only this weekend! but trust me the wait was worth it as it works really great and smooth now!
important: again, don't forget, each user gets 1 license, or perhaps 2-3 on request if needed (which is valid forever and all this works as transparently as possible, so won't be a problem at all), while businesses who need to unlock more devices than that, need to purchase it.
contact us via http://support.htc-unlocks.com (do not PM on XDA!) for requesting 1-2 more devices for private user (free), and if you want to discuss bulk unlocking also contact via http://support.htc-unlocks.com or contact cmonex.
Preparations
0) this package is for Topaz (Touch Diamond2, not the original Diamond1) devices. any TOPA***** accepted currently, as long as we don't see a CDMA or other special release.
1) if you have Vista / Windows 7, WMDC update to 6.1 (or whatever is latest) is recommended: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/help/synchronize/device-center.mspx
Instructions
read this if unsure how to install Hard-SPL... if you are an experienced user and you just downloaded the HardSPL package and it worked, then cool. but if you run into an issue, then you should read the following!
1) download newest Hard-SPL package from Topaz-HardSPL_V5_00R5.zip attachment, extract to an empty folder.
2) you must Have Phone Synced with PC in Windows Mobile!!! and it must not be in Flight mode (i.e. radio should be on).
3) NEW: internet access is required as the program checks online for updates and license.
4) run Topaz-HardSPL_V5_09R6.exe on PC, make sure it's launched from a local drive (not through network drive, etc.). XP requires Admin logon, and Vista/Windows 7 will automatically prompt to allow it to run in Admin mode, allow it please. if the exe fails to run or throws an exception (i.e. crashes), report this in the thread with exact error message/code. if you get an antivirus warning, please ignore it, it contains no harmful code (just used a packer to compress it).
5) follow steps as prompted in the Hard-SPL program. if this is the first run of Hard-SPL on a device after hard reset, you must select Automatic flash mode (the first button in Welcome screen).
notes: you should usually go for Automatic flash mode; the Manual flash option is only to be used as noted below (in NOTE 3 and in troubleshooting section) and you must only attempt the Manual mode if Automatic flash mode or SSPL-Manual.exe already put device in tricolour screen. any other errors triggered while running in Autoflash mode will have to be fixed as instructed in the error message.
6) it will ask you to wait while it prepares for the flashing, press OK.
7) now it should go through without any error messages, if one does pop up, then please follow the instructions included in the error text. if no specific instruction is shown, then ask for help in the thread, but this should not ever occur (as this means a really fatal error occurred).
8) at this point the device did hopefully went to tricolour screen reporting version as 5.09.C-SSPL, this is the SSPL version, which is temporary. then RUU will instantly launch.
9) some notes: when RUU says it will hard reset, do not worry, it is not going to do that. also when it says the flash will take 10 minutes, ignore that, it will only take a minute or so.
10) SPL flashes, device automatically reboots, job done.
11) to confirm you got it installed, go into bootloader mode (tricolour screen!) and verify the screen shows 1.83.OliNex, which is the Hard-SPL version.
NOTE: you will not see the SPL version during normal boot, that is the OS version, not SPL!
to enter SPL to check version, do a soft reset while holding the "volume down" key on the left side of the device. keep holding the volume down key until you see tricolour screen which is the bootloader mode, then release it.
NOTE 2: this is unsigned Hard-SPL. no limitations on flashing ROMs. also, this has overwrite protection against HTC RUU's overwriting HSPL with a stock one, so if someone needs to revert to stock SPL for warranty reasons, a stock SPL downgrade package is posted here below. use this relocker *only* if you need to return the phone for warranty, and only use it as last step - after reflashing stock OS and radio. see steps at the end of this post about how to reflash stock SPL.
NOTE 3: anyone having problems with the device entering SSPL automatically, please copy SSPL-Manual-Topaz.exe from SSPL-Manual-Topaz.zip attachment in this post, copy it to the device and run it. then once the screen is showing SSPL, run the Hard-SPL package on the PC and you must select Manual flash option. *important*: make sure that the USB cable is plugged in and device is synced to Windows Mobile even if doing manual method.
NOTE 4: do not use this RUU for anything other than SPL flashing (i.e. hardspl or stock spl restore)!!! nothing other than SPL's made by Olinex team (using OliNex custom cert, which is not public) will flash to make SSPL more secure. if you want to flash some other rom, then use shipped RUU or topaz customRUU if you need to flash cooked ROM.
NOTE 5: for developers asking: Hard-SPL is not based on MFG SPL, as it can strictly be used for development and hacking, contact cmonex in PM if you need that one.
NOTE 6: supported OS versions: both 32-bit and 64-bit XP, Vista, Windows 7RC and later. win2000 was untested, and pre-RC win7 (lower than build 7100) is explicitly not supported. also, the program may be unstable or not work on Virtual systems, so it's recommended to try outside Virtual OS softwares. also, version verify: if Hard-SPL package says V509R in first Welcome dialog title (and version 5.09 in About box), it is the latest version, not some crappy beta/old version.
Troubleshooting and Step by Step on reflashing stock SPL are in next post below!
credits
first, "OliNex" is a team which means: cmonex + Olipro
Olipro -> concept of EXE program that runs on the PC, Hard-SPL concept, server-side license code and maintaining the licenses.
cmonex -> HSPL package on PC, SSPL loader for windows mobile and SSPL binary. Hard-SPL binary. (SSPL loader: partially based on haret and old pof&Olipro jumpspl code),
finally,
[SIZE=+2]Donations are always appreciated, the Hard-SPL program will provide you with a link at the end of the process to make it easier. any little helps!!! Thank you!![/SIZE] - and enjoy!!
Hard-SPL for Topaz - Released!
-continued from first post-
Troubleshooting
firstly:
- read the instructions above.
- read the instructions above.
- read the instructions above.
you've donated and it still doesn't work: if you donated in Manual mode, you didn't enter an IMEI or it was mistyped. if you donate in Automatic mode, that will always work as long as the error message was about the commercial usage. to fix this, please contact us at the support ticket system link and use HardSPL - Paying category!
nothing happens on the device, does not enter tricolour screen mode:
- anyone having problems with the device entering SSPL automatically, you can get SSPL-Manual-Topaz.exe from attachment in this post, copy it to the *device* itself and run it. then once the screen is showing SSPL, run the Hard-SPL package on the PC and select Manual flash option. please do not use Manual flash option for any other purposes.
- please make sure you watch the device screen if it asks about running files (it probably won't, I made sure of that, but just in case, check).
- also you can try unticking advanced usb/network functionality in settings on the device. exact location of this will probably be: start menu / settings / connections / usbtopc applet.
general usb connection error problems
- if you get connection error in RUU after the device goes to x.xx.C-SSPL tricolour screen: make sure device was still synced via USB to the PC at the point of it entering SSPL (the tricolour x.xx.C-SSPL screen) and do not try replugging please, that will probably just crash SSPL.
- it will take a few seconds for the RUU to detect the device, but do not worry, as soon as the "USB" text on the tricolour screen shows up, RUU will see device. if not (happens very rarely), wait for RUU to time out (or wait a few minutes). then remove back cover, reset, it will boot OS again, then you can retry unlocking process.
- try a different USB port
- try different USB cable
- do not touch USB cable during the process especially if it is already a bit dodgy
- also do not use USB hub
- you can also try rebooting your PC
- and you can try using another PC.
- another reason for USB connection error: if your PC takes too long to load the drivers (if your device is in bootloader for the first time and perhaps if you are on vista), then if RUU times out, but device still says "USB" on the tricolour screen, just leave it there and re-run the Hard-SPL package when driver installation finishes - you must use Manual Flash option in such a case.
- finally, you can try disabling antivirus or firewall programs on the PC.
ModelID checking: if SSPL loader says it's for a different model or device, please contact cmonex in PM for testing SPL on that too. check modelid by entering SPL tricolour screen manually and note what it says (TOPA100, or something else). note: currently SSPL accepts any TOPA*****, but if we get notified of an incompatible (CDMA) topaz version, we will instantly modify it to deny those models.
other issues
- if device reports that Enterbootloader.exe fails to run (says missing component or corrupt signature or similar), try a hard reset.
- if device reboots instead of going to SSPL screen (x.xx.C-SSPL), which is very unlikely to happen, then contact us by PM to cmonex. do not PM OliNex user, that is not monitored frequently (and PM's to it are disabled now anyway).
- if none of the above help, read thread for further suggestions, if still nothing, make a post in thread describing all details about the exact situation.
- a new note about Hard-SPL versions: if for some reason you intend to use a stock rom, the Hard-SPL version should match the rom. (for example old 1.8x rom with old Hard-SPL, not 2.51, and so on.) cooked roms shouldn't be an issue.
how to reflash Stock/Shipped SPL - STEP BY STEP - FOR WARRANTY REASONS ONLY!
0. please make sure you already flashed stock ROM and radio, because stock SPL flash is *always* the last step before sending the device in.
1. download the Relocker attachment, extract the zip and run the EXE on your PC
2. if you wish to replace RUU_Signed.NBH that got extracted, feel free to do so, but not necessary, the included one is the 1.33.0000 stock SPL. you can also use 1.83 in attachment to this post (Topaz-StockSPL183_NBH.zip)
3. flash
4. verify if it flashed by checking version in tricolour screen, it should say 1.33.0000 (or 1.83.0000), not 1.33.OliNex.
About UPDATES:
-the last release (V5.09) added:
1. SSPL update supports more devices (especially more recent devices that would not update the SPL to Hard-SPL).
2. HardSPL binary is still 1.83.OliNex, should be fully compatible with HTC's WM6.5 RUU's.
NOTE: v5.00 will tell you to update to v5.09! and older than v5.00 will not work, so don't bother with the old versions.
-previous release 1 (V5.00) added:
1. new HardSPL binary, 1.83.OliNex, should be fully compatible with HTC's WM6.5 RUU's.
2. new SSPL binary, supporting more devices
3. fixes; this version will also tell you in future if you need an update for HardSPL.
-previous release 2 (V3.01) fixed the following 2 issues:
1. if you get this error message: "Please make sure the device is still plugged in and synchronized to the PC"
2. if the SPL version did not change to 1.33.OliNex, but stays on 1.33.0000
PS: if you still get any of these problems let us know in the thread! thank you.
Finally, it does come true, and now i may flash any rom that i want.
Great great great thanks to cmonex and olipro, you guys did a great thing to us all.
Just flashed my device with this Official HSPL without any problems (as usual). Thanks Oli/cmonex.
Ohh, Happy day...
Congratulations for your work and Thank you very much!
Just installed HSPL, everything worked fine (Windows Vista x64 SP2). Thank you very much!
Good Job!
Your guys are the best, THX a 1000000000000000000000000000000
Cheerz
Many thx to your both!
Here my first question:
...bootloader mode (tricolour screen!) and verify the screen shows 1.33.OliNex
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My screen shows only "SPL 1.33.0000" is that right? I believe not . I tried to re flash it but i couldn't do that cause of the 1 license/person "prevention".
Grats on the release! but why no release party?
KyBO said:
Many thx to your both!
Here my first question:
My screen shows only "SPL 1.33.0000" is that right? I believe not . I tried to re flash it but i couldn't do that cause of the 1 license/person "prevention".
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nah, the license won't be a problem, if you only have 1 device, did you run the Hard-SPL package at all? any errors?
Got it and it worked
Its like making a fancy dinner, so many hours spent designing it, planning it, preparing then 'cooking' it. Only to be eaten in 5 minutes.
HardSPL installed seamlessly and now I can flash on my D2.
Thanks guys/gals.
I have left you a small donation for your hard work.
Aussie
Thanks a lot
I'll try it again
p.s. now its time to get to cooking!
Congratulations for all especially Olinex
good job.
Great！Congratulation！
Thankyou very much！
Good Job!
Thinks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome Job
News came ture.
Say thanks.
Is the _Topaz-HardSPL_V1_01R1.zip infected?
I get the message from Symantec Antivirus of Bloodhound.W32.EP virus.
Anyone else having the issue?
Dear forum members,
In the following A, B, C and D sections is described the flashing process
of the unbranded ROM: RUU_Surround_TELUS_WWE_1.03.502.07_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U
A. Pre-Requisites
If your Surround is flashed with a ROM of the following releases:
1. RUU_Surround_TELUS_WWE_1.04.661.00_Radio_5.51.09.29_22.32.50.10U
2. RUU_Surround_TELUS_WWE_1.04.661.02_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U
then you can flash the following unbranded ROM and when you like you can comeback to your previous ROM
In case your Surround is flashed with a different of the above 1, 2 ROMs but your Firmware version at your phone settings>about>more information
is of the form xxxx.yy.zzzzz.661 i.e. with characteristic value 661
then you can also flash the following unbranded ROM, but you can comeback only to one of the above 1, 2 ROMs
B. Downloading
You must download the following 2 ROMs:
1. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Surround_TELUS_WWE_1.03.502.07_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_by_ansar
2. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Surround_TELUS_WWE_1.03.502.07_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.30.50.09U_Signed_by_ansar
Extract the downloaded zip ROM files with an unzip / 7zip utility in separate folders of your choice
C. Flashing Process
In order to successfully flash the provided ROMs you must follow these steps:
1. Flash the ROM of the above (B.1.) extracted zip ROM file
2. After flashing Surround will automatically enter again in bootloader mode
3. In the screen of your computer the ROMUpdateUtility will report an ERROR
4. Ignore it and exit from ROMUpdateUtility
5. Now flash the ROM of the above (B.2.) extracted zip ROM file
6. After flashing your Surround will boot normally
7. Exit from ROMUpdateUtility and proceed with your brand new ROM
If you do not want them you can delete all operator apps, in order to have more free RAM
Beware, in WP7 deleting an application means it is deleted from ROM
D. ROM Flashing Instructions
In order to flash a ROM follow these steps:
1. Press and hold power-on/off button to power-off the phone
2. Press and hold volume-down button and then press power-on/off button to enter bootloader mode
3. When your phone enters the tricolor screen bootloader mode, release volume-down button
4. Connect your phone to your windows 7/vista/xp pc/laptop with a usb cable
5. Verify that your phone will be identified and relevant drivers will be installed by windows os of your pc/laptop
6. After completion of (D.5.) above, check the usb message connection on your phone screen
7. To flash the ROM go to your pc/laptop folder where the downloaded zip ROM file is extracted
8. Double click on the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file and strictly follow the instructions on your pc/laptop screen
Till next version enjoy!!!
Regards, ansar
Does this rom have the nodo update in it and have you removed the telus start up splash screen?
mcsc said:
Does this rom have the nodo update in it and have you removed the telus start up splash screen?
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Hi,
It is not a NoDo ROM and TELUS start up splash screen not included
Note that has CV 502 i.e. unbrands to Cingular_US
Regards, ansar
Dear Ansar, the first link (B1) is down, please reupload.
Thanks
Surround ATT
1.03.502.07
Radio_5.51.09.06_22 .30.50.09H
OS 7.0.7004.0
Language
Hi, can you change the language in this unbranded ROM? what languages are available thanks! greets!
Omar Nunez said:
Dear Ansar, the first link (B1) is down, please reupload.
Thanks
Surround ATT
1.03.502.07
Radio_5.51.09.06_22 .30.50.09H
OS 7.0.7004.0
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Hi,
It will be fixed, thnx!
Regards, ansar
javigc said:
Hi, can you change the language in this unbranded ROM? what languages are available thanks! greets!
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Hi,
It has English (0409) only and is for those of TELUS that like Cingular_US
Regards, ansar
i got vendor id error ???
benzersizadam said:
i got vendor id error ???
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Are you trying to use this ROM on a device from AT&T? Because that's the reason for my Surround; I cannot flash the TELUS ROMs on it.
yes my device is at&t i want to make it unbranded
I also would like to debrand my att surround .
Is there anyway to flash telus rom to at&t device?
Is there anyway to flash telus rom to at&t device? I heard that telus rom support spanish and I need spanish keyboard. Does goldcard work for surround?
chettang said:
Is there anyway to flash telus rom to at&t device? I heard that telus rom support spanish and I need spanish keyboard. Does goldcard work for surround?
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Hi,
There is no yet a ROM for AT&T operator
Regards, ansar
cingular rom as same as AT&T
hi
Can some one help me on this
i update my phone to the NODO and i can't unlock whit Chevron no more
the programme give my the Classic error message (Sorry,I'm having trouble communicating whit the phone. -please sure it's conected using USB - Please start the Zune application)
So i flash my rom whit the RUU_Surround_TELUS_WWE_1.04.661.00_Radio_5.51.09.29_22.32.50.10U (because i have a telus phone) and it work fine.
Now i try to use the Chevron software again to unlock the phone and guess what .Got the same error message After flashing my Surround.
Need to know why i still got that message.Could it be because Zune have some kind of programe that block Chevron software to realise the process .
Can some explain what that error message mean exactly went i try to unlock My phone.
i do all the step i wen to a lot of space(WWW) to see if a forgot to do a step
Please advise on this
Thanks
alkatoon82 said:
hi
Can some one help me on this
i update my phone to the NODO and i can't unlock whit Chevron no more
the programme give my the Classic error message (Sorry,I'm having trouble communicating whit the phone. -please sure it's conected using USB - Please start the Zune application)
So i flash my rom whit the RUU_Surround_TELUS_WWE_1.04.661.00_Radio_5.51.09.29_22.32.50.10U (because i have a telus phone) and it work fine.
Now i try to use the Chevron software again to unlock the phone and guess what .Got the same error message After flashing my Surround.
Need to know why i still got that message.Could it be because Zune have some kind of programe that block Chevron software to realise the process .
Can some explain what that error message mean exactly went i try to unlock My phone.
i do all the step i wen to a lot of space(WWW) to see if a forgot to do a step
Please advise on this
Thanks
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chevron unlocking software doesnt work for nodo the author was taking into microsoft hands
sorry
Hi,
Flash a branded NOT NoDo ROM, install chevron and then flash NoDo via zune
Regards, ansar
My surround was having the Telus logo on startup after flashing it became AT&T, I thought it would be unbranded? (no operator logo on startup) does this mean that the device will be under AT&T's update discretion? Because when my Surround was under Telus, it had the update 7392, now it just on Nodo and wont have the security update after nodo.
kieboy said:
My surround was having the Telus logo on startup after flashing it became AT&T, I thought it would be unbranded? (no operator logo on startup) does this mean that the device will be under AT&T's update discretion? Because when my Surround was under Telus, it had the update 7392, now it just on Nodo and wont have the security update after nodo.
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Hi,
This is an 7004 platform based ROM
That means you can chevron unlock it and side load anything
Regards, ansar
kieboy said:
My surround was having the Telus logo on startup after flashing it became AT&T, I thought it would be unbranded? (no operator logo on startup) does this mean that the device will be under AT&T's update discretion? Because when my Surround was under Telus, it had the update 7392, now it just on Nodo and wont have the security update after nodo.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
This is an 7004 platform based ROM
That means you can chevron unlock it and side load anything
Beware that there is no yet htc ROM for US
Regards, ansar
Hi all!
Trying to put all the noob-questions we had in early days and possibly link them to the available solutions. This might take some time to grow and update so do help where you can and help me edit where you think info is wrongly updated.
New! Featured thread for fun
Show off your photography skills using Titan's camera - Panorama, burst, Thumba photo editor.. your choice!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457286
There are 4 posts with sub-categories. This should cover most of the most discussed topics in Titan General forum.
Noob questions and User reviews
Bugs/ Issues known to affect only some Titan users
Unlocking the Titan: Unleash the dragon
Past-issues that have workarounds or solutions and Hardware talks
General
1) If you are new to Titan and feel like sharing some info please vote. Just to know what sort of Titans are being owned. Nothing fancy.
- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1375018
2) Important STICKY link if you missed it!
Titan Wiki - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388441
3) I am switching from Android, did any of you switch at all? How did you find it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379120
4) Are there any difference between AT&T v/s non-branded versions?
Please follow these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352523
5) File transfer (office documents from PC to Titan)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443817
User Reviews
1) Can someone please share their experience with Titan?
There are few excellent reviews already here by XDA members. You can also find plenty on internet. Here are the links for XDA member reviews:
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1309175
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372056
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377743
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288786
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414457
*http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1480182
Issues/Bugs - may or may not affect all of us
1) I have issues with voice quality of Titan, do you have it?
Some users have reported it for some handsets. Generally one of the solution that has worked is covering the top-mic with a finger. This mic is intended for voice correction but at times makes conversation muffled. Try that. If that doesn't work, we don't know more solutions yet. Try these threads-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1372881
2) Autobrightness, is too bright for me!
Known bug - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410130
3) Wifi issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364627
4) Titan keeps rebooting/resetting.
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388232
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339185
Screen issues
1) Gloves don't work at times - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1370165
2) Landscape mode issues - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383904
3) Low battery and touch screen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363463
4) Ghosting on Titan's screens, do you have it?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365567
Marketplace
1) I can't download marketplace apps while on 2G/3G but wifi works fine!
One of the possible solutions - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363400
2) I don't have AT&T apps in my marketplace, I am AT&T customer, I promise!
A hard reset will fix this issue. It's known to occur for some users - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1369016
Cool, but I have a bug that's not even listed here! WTF!
You can help a XDA member by listing it here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1410529
and hopefully we can send it to HTC for help?
Unlocking and custom ROMs
Understand Windows Phone unlocking first
1) Can I unlock Titan?
Chevron method - no more unless you have a token. - http://labs.chevronwp7.com/
Developer unlock - $99 - http://create.msdn.com/en-US/
Student developer unlock - free - https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx
Flashing a custom ROM - voids warrantly but give FULL unlock (for details keep reading).
All of the above will let you sideload apps with usual limitations in number of apps you can sideload (3 for student, 10 for other two).
However, certain apps that need Interop capabilities won't be able to sideload.
2) Can I Interop Unlock Titan?
Yes - full unlock with interop unlock by flashing custom ROM.
However if you don't want to flash a custom ROM, there isn't one for stock ROM yet. Follow these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271963
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407652
3) Are there any custom ROMs for Titan?
Yes at the moment there are 3 excellent ROMs (as of 5th June 2012). Please donate for the first HSPL + Full ROM on the bounty thread.
There is a bounty thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445304
4) Can I force update my Titan?
Yes but please read the thread first - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415
5) Can I SIM unlock my Titan?
Yes possibly - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379252
How to flash a custom ROM on my Titan?
At the moment things are a little tricky for AT&T customers, but not impossible. A detailed step-by-step debranding, HSPL instructions guide is this one.
All other Titans are easy to flash, but be careful. It is totally your own risk to take. First we need to flash SPL on your phone. Then HSPL and then phone is ready to run custom ROMs. I will try and break it down for you in brief.
Use this excellent thread for DFT HSPL
Follow the instructions for Titan.
You can enter bootloader mode by first switching off your phone. Then press vol + and vol - keys together with power on button. Once the phone starts with white screen and letters in green, blue and red you know you are in bootloader.
Now connect the phone with cable to your PC. Wait for the PC to install drivers. It will tell you once it has successfully installed everything.
Then when it says 'Run SPL' you literally need to click on the "ROMUpdateUtility" - usually about 1.4 or 1.5 kB in size. MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS CHARGED AS INSTRUCTED AND STAYS CONNECTED TO LAPTOP AT ALL TIMES.
Once your SPL is flashed, you need to do the same with HSPL. Then same with custom ROM. In each of these folders you will find "ROMUpdateUtility" that you need to run one after the other. It's that easy!
List of custom ROMs [updated 5th June 2012]
Before flashing any custom ROM, please make sure you have correct RADIOs installed as indicated for each ROM thread. Without correct radio, you will not be able to go beyond HTC Screen.
I'm stuck at RADIO 16 or RADIO 17 - what can I do to be able to flash whatever radio I like?!
You are most likely stuck on SPL2.5. Go to HTC website and download SPL 2.6 - follow the instructions on that page. Once you have downloaded it, remove SPL and get DFT HSPL on your Titan. Now you will be able to swap to either radio 16 or 17 - your choice!
These are Tango ROMs
1st custom ROM by DFT
Titan Custom ROM by nhathoa - reported to work with those who have 'locked bootloaders' and hence cannot flash any other custom ROMs at the moment.
ELIOBOOT edition by Azzelio
Dynamics7 by ultrashot
AT&T stock, but with full unlock by ryotgz
Unlocked Tango ROM with Turkish language AND background themes cooked in by pdaimatejam
Eburon ROM with Glass icons by herlek
These are Tango hybrids - (HTC-Nokia)
WPV 8779 Nokia Edition by no0b4v3r
DeepShining Nokia Edition - Tango by dotcompt
These are WP7.8 (new start screen) ROMs - mainly based on beta build as of 22/9/2012 and may be updated with new builds
EB Edition WP7.8 ROM by Azzelio
WP7.8 Titan Custom ROM by nhathoa
WP7.8 Titan build from WinPhoviet
Sianto Edition of 7.8 ROMs with all language packs, font fix and more
HTC Titan 7.8 8835 Europe stock base w/Full Unlock
AT&T Stock updated to 7.8 8835 Full Unlock
Internet Sharing on custom ROMs
If you flash any of these custom ROMs and don't have internet sharing option (AT&T users) then try this to enable it.
STOCK ROMS
If you ever want to go back to stock ROM - flash one of the suitable ones from this STOCK ROMS thread.
Issues that have solutions
1) Temporary fix that works for call quality issues
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1467643
2) Titan signal strength issues relating to the back cover.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1477764
3) Titan keyboard keeps un-launching itself!
Known WP7.5 bug - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386429
Fixed by OS update 8107.
4) My games/graphics are freezing at times, any solutions?
Yes, some threads suggest SRS enhancement can be the culprit. Switch that off.
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1364840
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398196
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1419576
* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443038
5) Titan lags/freezes when storage is nearly full - least likely now. Only in few old handsets.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1386926
6) Slide-to-answer not working/freezing when battery below 20%?
Try using 'battery saver' mode with low battery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486817
7) Zune Pass won't sync most of the time on 3g/wifi/both - I paid for it!
Try to log off from your Xbox or/and PC - log off from Zune, from everywhere but your phone. Then restart your phone. Most of the times it will be solved. If it doesn't work, drop me a line - I know someone in Zune support
Titan battery life
1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1353601
2) Low battery and touch screen - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363463
Hardware and looks
1) I'm sick of this black look of my phone, I want options like Lumia
Currently we don't have an option for cyan or fuscia or white Titan, but if you feel adventurous, go Chrome your HTC Titan - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1343284
If this adventure goes wrong, here is what you can do to fix the back of Titan - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434201
2) LED colours experiment
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1421028&highlight=led
Hopefully more adventurous users will share more of their thrill rides with us and one day you will be able to have a rainbow if you like!
excellent idea this. well done
stevov said:
excellent idea this. well done
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Was Original_ganjaman's idea (mod) from yesterday I think. Saw it this afternoon, thought it will help a lot in future if we do happen to grow as a larger community!
Nice job drupad2drupad, thats exactly what i was after. Hopefully this should reduce pointless threads, and keep this great forum clean! If anybody sees a threads that has been covered here, please report it or PM me. It will be closed.
Sticky!
Thanks
O_G
Updated, added solutions/fixes from recent threads.
AT & T wanted Titan rom Europe?
Goldcard can do?
Thank a lot!
First of all, the OS version does *not* matter here, it's all about the firmware version or bootloader version.
Second, "jailbreak" is a very ambiguous term on WP7, and one I really wish people wouldn't use, because there are multiple levels of unlocking.
The first, developer-unlock, is actually a feature of the OS and is supported by Microsoft. All phones can be dev-unlocked, but normally you have to pay for it (an AppHub account, intended for Marketplace developers, lets you unlock up to 3 phones and install up to 10 unsigned apps on each, for $99/year). Students can get a free account through DreamSpark, but only for one phone and up to three unsigned apps at once. There's another way, for $9 a ChevronWP7 Labs token lets you unlock one phone and put up to 10 unsigned apps on it. Unfortunately, those tokens are sold out and we have heard nothing on them getting any more (had to be approved by Microsoft). There are also some hacks that will dev-unlock a phone, such as WindowBreak (this thread). There aren't currently any such hacks available for HTC, though.
Next, there's interop-unlock. This means removing the 3- or 10-app limit, and also allowing the installation of apps that can use system components (drivers and long-running services) to break out of their sandboxes. These apps, commonly called "interop" apps after the ID_CAP_INTEROPSERVICES line in their manifests' that enables this capability, include things like registry editors and the HtcRoot project. All ways of getting interop-unlock are based on hacks. For Samsung phones, WindowBreak can be used to interop-unlock at the same time as dev-unlock. For HTC phones, though, you need to first be dev-unlocked before you can interop-unlock.
The third level is called "full unlock" and means the policy system that controls app sandboxing and user permissions has been disabled completely. Any app can run, and all apps run with full access to the whole device. Although this heightens the risk of malware or o accidentally damaging the device, it also allows all kinds of cool features to be added right into the phone, as well as enabling some very cool apps (including ports of WinMo apps). Currently, the only way to get full-unlock is to use a custom ROM.
In order to use a custom ROM, your device must have an unlocked bootloader. This is done by installing an alternate bootloader called RSPL, and can be made permanent by installing HSPL. You can read the DFT (Dark Forces Team, who are responsible, directly or indirectly, for almost all custom ROM achievements on WP7) threads on R/HSPL on this forum. Although all first-gen HTC phones are now supported for xSPL, be aware that it can only be installed over stock SPL (bootloader). Most fully up-to-date phones will be running SPL x.x.
For you, in particular, you can either try interop-unlocking, or you can try installing an unlocked bootloader and a custom ROM. The first option preserves your phone data, but is less permissive in what you can do. The second option allows almost anything, but you'll have to wipe the phone and will also be at the mercy of any bugs in the custom ROMs. Additionally, either option may require rolling back the phone in some way (firmware for interop-unlock, SPL for bootloader unlock), and interop-unlock will require first getting dev-unlock (may cost money).
Thanks GoodDayToDie
^^ Thats the first explanation I have heard about all the unlocking options available for WP7. God knows Ive looked, but it seems that every piece of easily understandable (for the WP noob) information is buried within some techno jargon that doesn't have a glossary of terms...
It seemed that If I had a different phone I could unlock, but i never really understood why.
Thanks.
Best explanation of wp7 unlocking! Thanks!
Thank you ...
been the subject of a beautiful
Very good explanation from a fellow HD2 owner. Don't just say thanks, press the thanks button. He deserves it
Thanks for the great explanation. Coming from iOS it's very helpful to find all important terms in one go.
Will try and keep up with the custom ROM releases and maintain a list in the sticky. Updated contents today.
Sent from my Titan using XDA Windows Phone 7 App
Camera
The features panarama and burst mode have also been deleted from the htc titan
Radio 16
drupad2drupad said:
Unlocking and custom ROMs
Understand Windows Phone unlocking first
1) Can I unlock Titan?
Chevron method - no more unless you have a token. - http://labs.chevronwp7.com/
Developer unlock - $99 - http://create.msdn.com/en-US/
Student developer unlock - free - https://www.dreamspark.com/default.aspx
[*]Flash a custom ROM - voids warrantly but give FULL unlock (for deteails keep reading).
All of the above will let you sideload apps with usual limitations in number of apps you can sideload (3 for student, 10 for other two).
However, certain apps that need Interop capabilities won't be able to sideload.
2) Can I Interop Unlock Titan?
Yes - full unlock with interop unlock by flashing custom ROM.
However if you don't want to flash a custom ROM, there isn't one for stock ROM yet. Follow these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271963
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1407652
3) Are there any custom ROMs for Titan?
Yes at the moment there are 3 excellent ROMs (as of 5th June 2012). Please donate for the first HSPL + Full ROM on the bounty thread.
There is a bounty thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1445304
4) Can I force update my Titan?
Yes but please read the thread first - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306415
5) Can I SIM unlock my Titan?
Yes possibly - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379252
How to flash a custom ROM on my Titan?
At the moment things are a little tricky for AT&T customers, but not impossible.
All other Titans are easy to flash, but be careful. It is totally your own risk to take.
First we need to flash SPL on your phone. Then HSPL and then phone is ready to run custom ROMs. I will try and break it down for you in brief.
Use this excellent thread for DFT HSPL
Follow the instructions for Titan.
You can enter bootloader mode by first switching off your phone. Then press vol + and vol - keys together with power on button. Once the phone starts with white screen and letters in green, blue and red you know you are in bootloader.
Now connect the phone with cable to your PC. Wait for the PC to install drivers. It will tell you once it has successfully installed everything.
Then when it says 'Run SPL' you literally need to click on the "ROMUpdateUtility" - usually about 1.4 or 1.5 kB in size. MAKE SURE YOUR PHONE IS CHARGED AS INSTRUCTED AND STAYS CONNECTED TO LAPTOP AT ALL TIMES.
Once your SPL is flashed, you need to do the same with HSPL. Then same with custom ROM. In each of these folders you will find "ROMUpdateUtility" that you need to run one after the other. It's that easy!
List of custom ROMs [updated 5th June 2012]
1st custom ROM by DFT
Titan Custom ROM by nhathoa
ELIOBOOT edition by Azzelio
Dynamics7 by ultrashot
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Great post!
I think it would be great to point out that the ROM from nhathoa is the only one that works in Titans with "locked" radio like me, for thoe of us that couldn't update it.
Hi.
I Installed the DFT Custom Rom.
After that , When i Connect the phone to my Car Bluetooth Receiver, my Contacts are not transfer to it.
but before the Custom-Rom it was worked.
(sorry for my poor English)