I see some people with problems and doubts when its time to install a custom rom. I was one of them, so now that i've installed a custom rom, its time to share the procedure i've taken!
I am trying to build a tutorial for my case, maybe it can be usefull for others!!
All the info was taken from other topics and posts from XDA
Stuff you must know (from DFT thread):
SPL is Secondary Program Loader. It allows to flash ROMs to device.
Without working SPL device is fully bricked, you can’t restore it. It’s why all operations with SPL are dangerous.
OSPL is Original SPL. This SPL comes with stock ROM and doesn’t allow to flash custom stuffs.
RSPL is Reloaded SPL. It load only to RAM, so it doesn’t persistent. It’s enough to soft reset device to get OSPL back.
HSPL is Hard SPL. It’s permanently flashed to internal device memory and replaces OSPL. After soft reset you still have HSPL instead of OSPL.
For regular users, who flash ROMs rather rare, it can be enough to use only RSPL.
For advanced users and ROM makers, it can be useful to install HSPL.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Before doing any operations be sure you have battery level more than 50%!
Sometimes in SPL mode WP7F devices DO NOT charge. You may got a cold brick if it power down during SPL or RADIO update!
2. Stock RUU ROMs have two NBH inside, SPL_Signed and RUU_Signed.
So it's not possible directly flash stock ROM, you need extract files and remove SPL_Signed.nbh at least.
3. Rememeber if you have HSPL and you flashing stock RUU_Signed.nbh you lost HSPL!
4. Supported OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.
Warranty Issues
Be warned, using RSPL may void your warranty.
If you need to send your device to a Repair Centre, make sure that it looks like stock! Install stock official ROM before go to Repair Centre.
My case is:
Htc Mozart T8698
Windows phone 7.5
Os version: 7.10.8773.98
Firmware 2250.21.51201.401
Firmware 0004
Radio 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Radio A.102.0.D4
Boot loader 5.12.2250.1(134578)
SOC 2.2.5.0
What i want to do? FULL UNLOCK IT!
So what i have done...
First of all you must know your Mozart!!
The important numbers, in my case, where:
Os version: 7.10.8773.98 because you must downgrade from 8773 (my case) to 7004
Firmware 2250.21.51201.401 THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR THE ONES THAT END IN 401 ( its called the CHARACTERISTIC VALUE and its CV401)
YOU SHOULD READ more info in this thread from ansar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999405
Boot loader 5.12.2250.1(134578) BECAUSE YOU WANT YOUR BOOTLOADER TO BE IN VERSION 1.28.2250.4
Now you know your numbers I MUST SAY! If your Mozart ends in 401 (CV 401) you can continue, if not this tutorial is not for you!! Sorry, but keep looking!
FIRST STEP!
You shall want to downgrade your rom to 7004 which will also downgrade your SPL to 1.28!! SPL IS THE SAME HAS THE BOOTLOADER!!
You can do it by 2 ways!! Using the cable method (will not do it) or via the asnar method ( THATS IT!! TANX ASNAR)!!
So lets do it with the asnar method which is on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413694
READ IT ALL A FEW TIMES!!!
i will not tell how to do it because the asnar thread is obvious, and i advise you to read it a few times!!
I WILL THIS: if during the downgrade process you got the ERROR 270 its because the SPL is version 1.28.2250.3 dont worry it happens to me, i know you are stuck now and the mobile doesnt do nothing instead of showing the bootloader screen!! What you will do now is upgrade the SPL to 1.28.2250.4 ok??
dont worry! just install this one on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858599
So after that you on the correct 1.28, lets keep going...
SECOND STEP
You must want RSPL and then HSPL
so just read this a few times, but its all on the first page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647
If all its ok, now you can add any custom ROM like NextGen, Dynamics, DeepShinninh of NewTech from asnar!!
paulosaints said:
I see some people with problems and doubts when its time to install a custom rom. I was one of them, so now that i've installed a custom rom, its time to share the procedure i've taken!
I am trying to build a tutorial for my case, maybe it can be usefull for others!!
All the info was taken from other topics and posts from XDA
Stuff you must know (from DFT thread):
SPL is Secondary Program Loader. It allows to flash ROMs to device.
Without working SPL device is fully bricked, you can’t restore it. It’s why all operations with SPL are dangerous.
OSPL is Original SPL. This SPL comes with stock ROM and doesn’t allow to flash custom stuffs.
RSPL is Reloaded SPL. It load only to RAM, so it doesn’t persistent. It’s enough to soft reset device to get OSPL back.
HSPL is Hard SPL. It’s permanently flashed to internal device memory and replaces OSPL. After soft reset you still have HSPL instead of OSPL.
For regular users, who flash ROMs rather rare, it can be enough to use only RSPL.
For advanced users and ROM makers, it can be useful to install HSPL.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Before doing any operations be sure you have battery level more than 50%!
Sometimes in SPL mode WP7F devices DO NOT charge. You may got a cold brick if it power down during SPL or RADIO update!
2. Stock RUU ROMs have two NBH inside, SPL_Signed and RUU_Signed.
So it's not possible directly flash stock ROM, you need extract files and remove SPL_Signed.nbh at least.
3. Rememeber if you have HSPL and you flashing stock RUU_Signed.nbh you lost HSPL!
4. Supported OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.
Warranty Issues
Be warned, using RSPL may void your warranty.
If you need to send your device to a Repair Centre, make sure that it looks like stock! Install stock official ROM before go to Repair Centre.
My case is:
Htc Mozart T8698
Windows phone 7.5
Os version: 7.10.8773.98
Firmware 2250.21.51201.401
Firmware 0004
Radio 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Radio A.102.0.D4
Boot loader 5.12.2250.1(134578)
SOC 2.2.5.0
What i want to do? FULL UNLOCK IT!
So what i have done...
First of all you must know your Mozart!!
The important numbers, in my case, where:
Os version: 7.10.8773.98 because you must downgrade from 8773 (my case) to 7004
Firmware 2250.21.51201.401 THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR THE ONES THAT END IN 401 ( its called the CHARACTERISTIC VALUE and its CV401)
YOU SHOULD READ more info in this thread from ansar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999405
Boot loader 5.12.2250.1(134578) BECAUSE YOU WANT YOUR BOOTLOADER TO BE IN VERSION 1.28.2250.4
Now you know your numbers I MUST SAY! If your Mozart ends in 401 (CV 401) you can continue, if not this tutorial is not for you!! Sorry, but keep looking!
FIRST STEP!
You shall want to downgrade your rom to 7004 which will also downgrade your SPL to 1.28!! SPL IS THE SAME HAS THE BOOTLOADER!!
You can do it by 2 ways!! Using the cable method (will not do it) or via the asnar method ( THATS IT!! TANX ASNAR)!!
So lets do it with the asnar method which is on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1413694
READ IT ALL A FEW TIMES!!!
i will not tell how to do it because the asnar thread is obvious, and i advise you to read it a few times!!
I WILL THIS: if during the downgrade process you got the ERROR 270 its because the SPL is version 1.28.2250.3 dont worry it happens to me, i know you are stuck now and the mobile doesnt do nothing instead of showing the bootloader screen!! What you will do now is upgrade the SPL to 1.28.2250.4 ok??
dont worry! just install this one on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858599
So after that you on the correct 1.28, lets keep going...
SECOND STEP
You must want RSPL and then HSPL
so just read this a few times, but its all on the first page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1195647
If all its ok, now you can add any custom ROM like NextGen, Dynamics, DeepShinninh of NewTech from asnar!!
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Great guide, worked flawlesly to me, and i had the same numbers as stated in the thread. Simple and straightforward guide
thanks ! and Keep up the good work!
hey your links seems to be down
i have bad Vendor ID problem; error 394 during downgrade with ansar's methode ;
(is this the link that you were using ? )
FW is : 2250.21.51202.401
Boot loader is : 5.12.2250.2
Hi all,
Portuguese Operator Optimus HTC blocked to them. I followed this tutorial and so far i have downgrade to SP 1.28 but i had the issue error 270 so i had to downgrade two times for .03 and for the .04 SPL version 1.28 .
After that did the HPSL i had some problem decidyng wich version to decide, but i see that my spl is 1.28 it version 1 of the HPSL, did all went ok.
Now i will try the rom at 7.8 and one from the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239474&page=11 to try to correct the issue of screen not respondig at first.
Just a thing i tried the Mwang at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239474&page=11 to solve the screen issue and it solved because of the downgrade of the screen driver to should stay at v63.
now let's go to a 7.8 rom and restore my full zune backup.
I tried the nokia 1.2 at 7.8 version maybe because i always had nokia phones since 1997, and now doing a full restore of a zune backup in 7.5 version.....
Almost, rebooting and ... restoring ....
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Fixed!
Thanks
good job
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Dear All,
Could someone please tell me how to get the SPL back to original. Im planning to sell the phone and it basically needs to be completely as it were.
Thanks a million!
Kind Regards,
Henry
rakdoll said:
Dear All,
Could someone please tell me how to get the SPL back to original. Im planning to sell the phone and it basically needs to be completely as it were.
Thanks a million!
Kind Regards,
Henry
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http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=27
Thanks to Walshieau, Todd_jg and Olipro for helping me out with this.
This guide will take you through downgrading the Bootloader (SPL) on your Hermes device
This guide assumes you already have flashed ROMs and Other components and you are familiar with the process.
NOTE: By downgrading your SPL version your device is more vulnerable to being permenantly bricked if a flash goes wrong, by following this guide through YOU accept responsibility for any problems faced due to this operation. As with other downgrade guides this is NOT intended as a guide for claiming the warranty of the device having flashed components which are not authorised by the manufacturer or carrier.
The downgrade will take the following steps, since HardSPL does not allow itself to be downgraded directly, nor does SSPL allow versions lower than 1.09 to be flashed.
The first step is to dowgrade to SPLversion 1.10.oli. Firstly download this archive and extract the files to a temporary folder, connect your device up via the USB port and allow it to connect to activesync. Run "RUUWrapper.exe" which will fire up the RUU program:
Select 'Force SSPL' and continue the flashing process as usual.
Allow the flashing process to take place and your device will reboot.
Now check the SPL has been changed by entering bootloader mode, press and hold the side ok and power buttons then insert the stylus into the hole in the bottom of the device. Your SPL version should now read "1.10.oli".
The next step is to download the SPL you wish to finally downgrade to:
SPL 1.04 (includes IPL 1.00)
SPL 1.06 (includes IPL 1.01)
Again extract the contents to a temporary folder and connect your device to activesync via USB. Run "RUUWrapper" in this new folder.
Select the RED OPTION, and TICK THE BOX.
Then flash as normal.
This will flash the final SPL version onto your device.
Verify your SPL version once this has completed by allowing the device to boot into windows Mobile and entering the bootloader as before.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 June 2007 )
Oszi said:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=27
Thanks to Walshieau, Todd_jg and Olipro for helping me out with this.
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And *that* is the reason we helped you, so that now you help others. One day, rakdoll will help someone else. That is why we are all here. Nicely done!
how do I do this without being able to get access to the OS? now that is a challenge, but its what i need to do :O
revert back
this is what i used to flash mine back to enable original rom to be installed ,so i could take phone back for warrany reasons
Korpse said:
how do I do this without being able to get access to the OS? now that is a challenge, but its what i need to do :O
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Shouldn't need to access OS. You should be able to do it by putting it in BL mode... THEN plug it into the usb. Then start the updater.
Its 2.30.Olipro I need to downgrade from, and you cant overwrite olipro SPL's without using SSPL by des from inside the OS, I'm trying to find another way
Korpse said:
Its 2.30.Olipro I need to downgrade from, and you cant overwrite olipro SPL's without using SSPL by des from inside the OS, I'm trying to find another way
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2.3 is similar to 2.1.
As MrVanx's guide points out, the key is to get from 2.1 down to Oli 1.1. That will work. His guide works - guarantee it.
todd_jg said:
2.3 is similar to 2.1.
As MrVanx's guide points out, the key is to get from 2.1 down to Oli 1.1. That will work. His guide works - guarantee it.
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Thanks for the help, but MrVanx's guide uses SSPL by des (launched from inside the OS where I can't get to) to overwrite the 2.10.Olipro to get back to 1.10.Olipro, so that method wont work for me either
Korpse said:
Thanks for the help, but MrVanx's guide uses SSPL by des (launched from inside the OS where I can't get to) to overwrite the 2.10.Olipro to get back to 1.10.Olipro, so that method wont work for me either
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Oh interesting. A nuance I hadn't picked up on. So, when using the Force using SSPL" option in the flashing utility, you must be able to access the Phone OS? That surprises me, I thought that the RUU utility would put it on the phone even in BL mode and execute it? Hmm... strange. I guess if it is an exe, it needs the OS to run, though. Sort of makes sense. Sorry about the misdirection.
todd_jg said:
2.3 is similar to 2.1.
As MrVanx's guide points out, the key is to get from 2.1 down to Oli 1.1. That will work. His guide works - guarantee it.
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Hi,
I'm trying to downgrade to the original SPL (I'm trying to get hold of 2.03 but can't seem to find it), so am using 1.06. I've been able to downgrade to Oli1.10 from Oli2.10, but it won't go back to 1.06 from there, after the RUU says successfully completed the SPL is still the same.
Any ideas?
Cheers
downgrade phone for rogers warranty
Hi Guys,
I need to downgrade my phone as well for warranty purposes. Unfortunately Mrvanx's guide is offline at present. Can any one of you give little further detail about what I need to get back to orginal rom/radio/spl and bootloader. Or in shor to be able to send it back for warranty. I do have a new Rogers phone if that can be of any help.
It is from Rogers and currently my boot loader screen says following:
HERM200
IPL-1.04
HERM200
SPL-2.10.Olipro
Under Device Information:
ROM version: FARIA.R-32
ROM date: 11/06/07
Radio version 1.54.07.00
Protocol Version 32.86u.7020.23H
ExtROM version: BIGSTORAGE
My replacement Rogers Phone has following:
HERM200
IPL-1.01
HERM200
SPL-1.11
Under Device Information:
ROM version: 1.34.631.14
ROM date: 04/17/07
Radio version 1.42.00.00
Protocol Version 32.75.7020.18H
Can anyone please tell me if it is even possible to do this downgrade.
Thanks
B.
why dont you just brick the phone if you are worried about them complaining over the boot loader version. If you cant access the phone i doubt they will be able (or even be bothered) to
Could you please let me know what you did? Did you downgrade To the original Rogers Radio and SPL ? Do you by any chance have all the original Rogers files (WM5, SPL, Radio,...)?
I am with Rogers too and just unlocked SIM (not CID) and installed WM6 (official HTC)
I am wondering how I could lock SIM again if I need to return the phone for Rogers warranty? or unlocking SIM does NOT void the Rogers warranty?
Thanks
Downgrade to SPL 1.11
Hi is anyone able to figure out how to downgrade from SPL 2.10 Olipro to SPL 1.11? I have tried Mr Vanx guide but at the end of the process, I get Error 260. Not sure if I am doing anything wrong.
Do I have to downgrade to SPL1.10 Olipro, before I downgrade to SPL 1.11?
Thanks
I am having some issues downgrading back to an original SPL. I've searched throughout the site and have found a lot of conflicting advice, although this thread seems to be the most relevant.
I started out the process with SPL: 2.10.Olipro
I downgraded to 1.10.oli.
This process was successful in that the bootloader screen now says that the SPL version is 1.10.oli.
Now, when I try to flash the OEM version of SPL, the phone asks the following question:
You would like to run jumpspl.exe
If I say yes, the screen goes gray and says load... but I end up with a 260 error.
I have tried turning off the usb connection in the active sync and starting from the bootloader as mentioned here, but that just ends up giving me a 264 error.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Cheers,
~Hat
* edit *
Post #5 from here fixed the issue.
Oszi said:
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=59&Itemid=27
Thanks to Walshieau, Todd_jg and Olipro for helping me out with this.
This guide will take you through downgrading the Bootloader (SPL) on your Hermes device
<snip>
The downgrade will take the following steps, since HardSPL does not allow itself to be downgraded directly, nor does SSPL allow versions lower than 1.09 to be flashed.
The first step is to dowgrade to SPLversion 1.10.oli. Firstly download this archive and extract the files to a temporary folder, connect your device up via the USB port and allow it to connect to activesync. Run "RUUWrapper.exe" which will fire up the RUU program:
Select 'Force SSPL' and continue the flashing process as usual.
Allow the flashing process to take place and your device will reboot.
Now check the SPL has been changed by entering bootloader mode, press and hold the side ok and power buttons then insert the stylus into the hole in the bottom of the device. Your SPL version should now read "1.10.oli".
The next step is to download the SPL you wish to finally downgrade to:
SPL 1.04 (includes IPL 1.00)
SPL 1.06 (includes IPL 1.01)
Again extract the contents to a temporary folder and connect your device to activesync via USB. Run "RUUWrapper" in this new folder.
Select the RED OPTION, and TICK THE BOX.
Then flash as normal.
This will flash the final SPL version onto your device.
Verify your SPL version once this has completed by allowing the device to boot into windows Mobile and entering the bootloader as before.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 17 June 2007 )
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Okay, Im back to 1.10oli, but how do I know if I need to go back to SPL 1.04 (includes IPL 1.00) or SPL 1.06 (includes IPL 1.01)?
OK people, please tell me you have looked at the updated guide right??
http://www.mrvanx.org/thg/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=19&Itemid=27
Yes, but the choices are,
1.04
1.06
1.09
1.11
2.03
and I don't know how to tell which one is stock for my phone. I assume I need 1.04 since my bootloader says IPL-1.00 but I'm not sure because I know that used to say IPL-1.04, and since it appears that that can change for some reason, I want to make sure I get this right so I can get this waranteed. Im going to sell it on ebay and get the new HTC Fuze as soon as AT&T releases it.
It's patched SPL 2.20
1. Run SSPL (SoftSPL) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=347348
2. Flash HardSPL for your DOC
Yes, really was not hard to patch.. glad it worked))) so, this disables CID and some other checks, so you can flash any custom rom
i have hard SPL/IPL 3.08 will ir work?
newbe here.
What does device root mean?
is it my prophet?
is root windows directory
Looks promissing.
So, as I understand, you don't have to "downgrade" your firmware everytime you want to try a new ROM?
This looks great.
You made our life much easier I think this should be a Sticky
for those of you who dosen't really know what this does.
follow the procedure (soft SPL then hard SPL) and you would never ever need any extra steps before upgrading to wm6.
EDIT: Okay I made it easier. I made a batch file to do the work. (Soft SPL then Hard SPL)
just run the Upgrade_SPL.bat from your PC. It will do the Soft and Hard SPL
Thanks Prislav for this great work
Test to patch a G4 prophet : ok
IPL and SPL version seem differents
IPL : 2.10.00
SPL : 2.G4.4PDA
Test to flash my proper ROM : ok for the moment.
Whaô, WM6 update with progress bar, Fantastic.
Reflexion :
Rom update launched from WindowsMobile synchronised with ActiveSync with patched RUU for Wizard.
My Prophet seems to be reconized by the RUU like a Wizard but upgrade work.
Finally :
Perfect job Prislav it work like a charm, our Prophet are now like other recents HTC devices. It rock : only 10minutes to flash a ROM with special SplashScreen
Now :
Flash just finished, all is ok Prislav, you are the BOSS
Question :
Do a patched RUU for Vista exist ?
Perfect for G4 Prophet...
Wooo! Done!
WOW!
I just tried this, and it's amazing! I tried flashing my Original ROM and it worked. Even the SPL was updated. The only thing that it didn't change was IPL. If you broke your phone and have warranty, this is THE easiest way to get the Vendor ROM back. I would even venture to say this is the best tool yet for Flash-a-holics. Thank you so much!
Sounds great, but what about warranty?
Do we lose it if we change hard spl?
worth to try....
This is really an evolution (or is it revolution? ).
lol this removed my spl 3.08,really amazing tool,thanks prislav,big thanks.
IS HardSPL necessary if CID Unlocked ???
I CID unlocked my G4 M600 with the known paid service.
So do i need to HardSPL my phone and why???
Please somebody explain...
as i think,if you have hardspl,you will never be able to brick your phone.correct me if i was wrong.
Can a G4 be bricked? I was under the impression that the G4 was unbrickable. All the bricks I've ever heard of were G3 devices. I mean one can get stuck at bootloader and the like, but I've always got my phone back. Even had a Wizard ROM on there, and even that didn't brick it (although that time I thought it was toast!)! Like zeroed said, it will help you get your SPL back if you have that problem, and I think it's just an amazing tool for flashing in general.
Panas78 said:
I CID unlocked my G4 M600 with the known paid service.
So do i need to HardSPL my phone and why???
Please somebody explain...
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Anyone pleaassseee ?????
I just need to be totally shure about this.. If i run this hard spl thingy patch on my G4 prophet i do not need to downgrade to wm5 everytime i want to try a new wm6 rom, if i currently are using a wm6 rom ?
And how do you guys flash a wm6 rom with the RUU utility ? I haven't seen any WM6 rom yet using RUU..
Just a little confused, sorry!
You wont need upgrading to wm5 - i recommend that you never flash full roms to avoid spl reflashing after hard-spl. the best practice will be to use nb2nbf to generate nbfs for your os, splash and gsm separately
Wait a second. Why should we avoid SPL reflashing after HardSPL??? I already flashed back to my original SPL and re-flashed HardSPL without any problem. What is the danger of doing this?
Hello friends,
I have some question, My Rom was TNT4 because of more hanging my device I installed TNT 5, but this Rom is hanged my device more than TNT4.
I want to use Maxniper Roms. so i have some question:
1- Can I install new WM6 or WM6.1 or WM7 Roms to my PPC witouht Hard SPL?
2- WHat is Hard SPl? is it needed for new ROMs or for all WM6 roms such as TNT4 or TNT5 or Aserg AKU3.13(WM5) ?
3- Can i come back to past SPL?
my device is I-mate Jamin
Thanks
For easy explanation about hardSPL, check THIS thread.
For further info, check THIS thread.
duato said:
For easy explanation about hardSPL, check THIS thread.
For further info, check THIS thread.
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Dear Friend,
I read all posts about HardSPL
But the question is:
What's the differ between Old Method and New Method(Hard SPL)?
If I install PDIViet_Temp rom first and Install new WM6 or WM6.1 or 7 after it hanging in boot screen and freezing is apperar and IF i use HardSPL method the problems not occur?
Thanks
WHy is needed ?
* More STORAGE area ! the smaller the os.nb the larger your storage!
I encourage all of you who haven't tried this method yet, to try this method. Specially if your favorite rom is relatively a clean rom and consequently has small os.nb. If you want to know how much extra storage you will get by using this method subtract the size of the os.nb (in kb) from 58,368. the difference will be the amount of storage you will gain when you try this new method.
* Faster and safer Rom Upgrade.. If you do install PDAVIET first and overwrite its Data later. It takes more time.
Without HARDSPL. Big Storage mode can't be use.
hma4 has wrote it. Why no one read it??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=350033
You can always revert your spl by flashing an operator ROM such as teh Orange WM5 ROM available on the FTP server.
Or O2 ROM Germany.
Info on O2 Germany Website HERE
Download XDA neo original ROM.Version 215447 2154140 021921 (ca. 50 MB)
HERE
or XDA neo RACE Edition.Version 215448 2154141 021921 (ca. 51 MB)
HERE
Different between them?
Nothings different, just first and second SPLASH Screen. And Price Different for XDA Neo Race Edition.
Race Edition is more expensive.
What's the differ between Old Method and New Method(Hard SPL)?
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Old method needs to downgrade before you can upgrade. It needs batch files as well as ROM files etc.
If I install PDIViet_Temp rom first and Install new WM6 or WM6.1 or 7 after it hanging in boot screen and freezing is apperar and IF i use HardSPL method the problems not occur?
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This is because HardSPL prevents certain checks being performed, so that the ROM can boot without being an official ROM. Without it, the SPL part of the loading mechanism refuses to boot the OS and instead reverts to bootloader.
The official way to upgrade your Prophet is to use the Rom Update Utility (RUU) provided by your vendor. The RUU is very convinient; it has all the OS files packed together in one archive, so nothing can be misplaced and it is executed just by connecting your device to your PC, no preparation needed. This RUU has the nasty habit the check your Prophet by using the SPL. If your device isn't the same brand (like Q-tek, Dopod, O2, XDA, etc, etc,) it just refuses to work. Because of this it was practical unpossible to post a universal upgrade overhere.
Some genius people developped a way to replace the OS through the "backdoor". With the help of this set of hacking tools it became possible to upgrade your Prophet with a universal, homemade ROM. However, because of the complexity of this method (now refered to as the "Old Method") it was very funurable to errors an needed a lot of preparation. Also the OS-file cannot be combined in one single archive as with the RUU. The cange of loosing or misplacing one is there.
So the challenge became to find a way to use the RUU without the check. So other genius people find out a way to manipulate the SPL so the RUU will bypass its check and will work as if it was released by an offical vendor.
This SPL manipulation can be done for one time use only use SoftSPL (JumpSPL), the original SPL will stay resident but is bypassed prior to running the RUU. If you flash a lot this method is time consuming, but the advantage is that it won't interfere with your device (except upgrading the OS ofcourse...)
An other way is to use HardSPL. This will replace your SPL with a manipulated version wich will stay resident until you install another SPL. This way the first flash-cycle will be a bit complicated but the following atempt will be as easy as connecting your device to a non-Vista PC and run the provided RUU.
The downsite of this successtory is that it installing the HardSPL seems to be a tricky procedure where a lot of people obvious are making a lot of mistakes.
Hi
I Just purchased sp locked JASJAM with WM5
I'd like to upgrade to WM6.1
I've read allot at the forum, (also got disappointed about the GPS thread)
I've learned allot, and I Thank you all for that.
Before I upgrade I Have few questions, Which I didn't found answers so far.
Since It is still under warranty, how can I Backup the original Radio, Rom, Etc..
So in case of warranty issue, I"ll be able to restore to the original provided package ?
Will I Be able to sp lock it again ?
Does anyone need my original ROM provided by Cellcom (ISRAEL)?
ROM VERSION: 1.31.305.2
ROM DATE: 09/08/06 (sounds old to me)
Radio Version: 1.21.31.10
Protocol Version: 32.53.720.01H
ExtROM Version: 1.31.305.243
Thank you all for that great forum
Oren
1). check the wiki for your original rom and radio rom. good to have a copy of these on your computer in case you need to revert back(your rom may have been updated by your carrier, I'd contact them and see).
2). Check you IPL and SPL version by going into bootloder screen (you can find out how by a quick search) then look on the wiki for how to downgrade SPL to stock SPL. download all versions of Spl you need as I find it convenient to have this stuff if something goes wrong and you cant get from the site.
3). Make sure you unlock & Hard SPL you hermes before ANYTHING else... Putting Hard SPL on DOESN'T mean it WON'T brick, it just means its EASIER to unbrick if something does, and probably will if you flash a lot, goes wrong...
May I suggest you Hard SPl your phone then use the sd card method (my personal favourite method) to flash as there is less chance of ANYTHING going wrong as long as it has more than 50% battery power...
Happy Flashing and I hope not to see any posts about needing help unbricking.... Cheers
how to enable KITL ?
I have keep reading the tutorials and troubleshoot (how to unbrick) ...
I Have noticed that I dont have KITL enable (or available), which very important for recovery.
I Have:
SPL: 1.06
IPL: 1.01
Kinda old I Think...
is KITL a software in bootloader ?
Will I Be able to enable KITL if upgrading to the latest SPL ?
(Or in other words, How can I Enable KITL to minimize risks?)
Flash Hard SPL after unlocking the phone. This makes your phone able to flash ANY HERMES rom.... This WONT STOP BRICKING BUT WILL MAKE IT EASIER TO RECOVER IF (AND WHEN) THINGS GO WRONG...It is not a guarantee BUT it is a safety net that helps out. Cheers...
Hi, I'm a new user of windows phone 7 and I want to flash my htc Mozart...I would like to flash the nextgen+ rom v.3.4 but I don't know how...
Can you help me step by step? Can you give me a guide? (in Italian if it is possible)
This is my situation:
Htc Mozart T8698
Windows phone 7.5
Os version: 7.10.8773.98
Firmware 2250.21.51201.401
Firmware 0004
Radio 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Radio A.102.0.D4
Boot loader 5.12.2250.1(134578)
SOC 2.2.5.0
That's all
Please help me!!!
Thank you
I have the same numbers you have, but i dont know what i can and what i cant do...
First of all you must downgrade OS to 7004 which downgrade SPL to ex 1.28. There two methods downgrading:first downgrade SPL by asnar in Mozart Development part of the forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413694 and the second one via Y-cable. after downgrading SPL to 1.28 you must install HSPL than you will be able to install custom roms. Remember it may be dengerous for your phone if something goes wrong.
You can look also here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002391&highlight=cable
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1429318&highlight=cable
Help me
majkeljj said:
First of all you must downgrade OS to 7004 which downgrade SPL to ex 1.28. There two methods downgrading:first downgrade SPL by asnar in Mozart Development part of the forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413694 and the second one via Y-cable. after downgrading SPL to 1.28 you must install HSPL than you will be able to install custom roms. Remember it may be dengerous for your phone if something goes wrong.
You can look also here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002391&highlight=cable
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1429318&highlight=cable
Click to expand...
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Thanks for your answer...
Can you write all passage in order?...this is the first time that I flash a custom rom in my life...I 'm interested at the first method (asnar)...
Help me please
I am trying to build a tutorial for my case, maybe it can be usefull for others!!
All the info was taken from other topics and posts from XDA
Stuff you must know (from DFT thread):
SPL is Secondary Program Loader. It allows to flash ROMs to device.
Without working SPL device is fully bricked, you can’t restore it. It’s why all operations with SPL are dangerous.
OSPL is Original SPL. This SPL comes with stock ROM and doesn’t allow to flash custom stuffs.
RSPL is Reloaded SPL. It load only to RAM, so it doesn’t persistent. It’s enough to soft reset device to get OSPL back.
HSPL is Hard SPL. It’s permanently flashed to internal device memory and replaces OSPL. After soft reset you still have HSPL instead of OSPL.
For regular users, who flash ROMs rather rare, it can be enough to use only RSPL.
For advanced users and ROM makers, it can be useful to install HSPL.
IMPORTANT NOTES
1. Before doing any operations be sure you have battery level more than 50%!
Sometimes in SPL mode WP7F devices DO NOT charge. You may got a cold brick if it power down during SPL or RADIO update!
2. Stock RUU ROMs have two NBH inside, SPL_Signed and RUU_Signed.
So it's not possible directly flash stock ROM, you need extract files and remove SPL_Signed.nbh at least.
3. Rememeber if you have HSPL and you flashing stock RUU_Signed.nbh you lost HSPL!
4. Supported OS: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7.
Warranty Issues
Be warned, using RSPL may void your warranty.
If you need to send your device to a Repair Centre, make sure that it looks like stock! Install stock official ROM before go to Repair Centre.
My case is:
Htc Mozart T8698
Windows phone 7.5
Os version: 7.10.8773.98
Firmware 2250.21.51201.401
Firmware 0004
Radio 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Radio A.102.0.D4
Boot loader 5.12.2250.1(134578)
SOC 2.2.5.0
What i want to do? FULL UNLOCK IT!
So what i have done...
First of all you must know your Mozart!!
The important numbers, in my case, where:
Os version: 7.10.8773.98 because you must downgrade from 8773 (my case) to 7004
Firmware 2250.21.51201.401 THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR THE ONES THAT END IN 401 ( its called the CHARACTERISTIC VALUE and its CV401)
YOU SHOULD READ more info in this thread from ansar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999405
Boot loader 5.12.2250.1(134578) BECAUSE YOU WANT YOUR BOOTLOADER TO BE IN VERSION 1.28.2250.4
Now you know your numbers I MUST SAY! If your Mozart ends in 401 (CV 401) you can continue, if not this tutorial is not for you!! Sorry, but keep looking!
FIRST STEP!
You shall want to downgrade your rom to 7004 which will also downgrade your SPL to 1.28!! SPL IS THE SAME HAS THE BOOTLOADER!!
You can do it by 2 ways!! Using the cable method (will not do it) or via the asnar method ( THATS IT!! TANX ASNAR)!!
So lets do it with the asnar method which is on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1413694
READ IT ALL A FEW TIMES!!!
i will not tell how to do it because the asnar thread is obvious, and i advise you to read it a few times!!
I WILL THIS: if during the downgrade process you got the ERROR 270 its because the SPL is version 1.28.2250.3 dont worry it happens to me, i know you are stuck now and the mobile doesnt do nothing instead of showing the bootloader screen!! What you will do now is upgrade the SPL to 1.28.2250.4 ok??
dont worry! just install this one on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858599
So after that you on the correct 1.28, lets keep going...
SECOND STEP
You must want RSPL and then HSPL
so just read this a few times, but its all on the first page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647
If all its ok, now you can add any custom ROM like NextGen, Dynamics, DeepShinninh of NewTech from asnar!!
Thanks majkellj!!