Official "How to Flash" thread. READ THIS. - Wing, P4350 Herald Upgrading

This is my self declared official "how to flash" thread.
Follow these steps. All of them. If you do, it will work. If you misread or miss a step or skip a step because you are hurrying through the process, it WILL brick your phone. Flashing is a relatively simple process but it requires patience. If you don't have the time to read all of the directions and follow them to the letter, you DO NOT HAVE TIME TO FLASH. Now then. Here are the directions.
1. Copy Aserg's Policies.
2. Run Aserg's Policies.
3. POWER CYCLE the phone. (Press and hold the power button, NOT the softreset button.)
4. Place the phone into flight mode (or just kill the phone radio within your comm manager if you're using the stock comm manager.) Do this AFTER you have power cycled the mode. NOT before.
5. Run the flashing file.
Wait, don't press ANYTHING on the phone, even that error that WILL pop up.
When it tells you it's done, if it doesn't give you any errors, THEN hard reset by holding the two soft keys and pressing the softreset key, then pressing the send key. This are the directions. Follow them to a tee and it WILL work if you're using a ROM that corresponds to your device.
If you missed a step, use my Official How to Unbrick a Phone thread to unbrick your phone.
If you have any questions, you did not read the directions well enough. Read them again. Breathe them. See them in your sleep.
If you still think you have a valid question, then ask away. I will be merciful... as long as you read the directions. lol
Alternatively... I will later post how to make your own RUU and use USPL to flash it.
Also, if the Batch file runs REALLLLLY quickly and you get errors, then the problem is in the computer. Make sure you have ALL the files you need in the folder, not just the batch file and the os.nb.

I can't wait for the RUU instructions!
Now if I could just get my ROM to get past the initial T-Mobile splash screen after the hard reset.....

ICP-Fan said:
I can't wait for the RUU instructions!
Now if I could just get my ROM to get past the initial T-Mobile splash screen after the hard reset.....
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Does the flashing give you any errors?

ivanmmj said:
Does the flashing give you any errors?
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Not that I have seen. I flashed Open Touch 2.0 and it worked fine. I guess its just my rom.
I'm getting ready to try the default T-Mobile rom as my base. Hopefully that will work.

I officially give up!
Can't get past the initial T-Mobile splash screen. I followed your instructions explicitly (After I followed ITJE's instructions for HyperCore). This is probably the 6th rom I have written that does the EXACT same thing.
Here are the flash results:
***********************************************************************
* *
* HTC Herald Upgrade *
* *
* Total process may take about 6-15 minutes depending on CPU speed. *
* *
***********************************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
Start Time: 21:48:45.00
Initializing........*
..*
Writing the new AKU OS ROM..*
Copying C:\Users\ICP-Fan\Desktop\HYPERC~1\Tools\RUU\itsutils.dll to WCE:\windows
\Itsutils.dll
CopyFileToTFFS(OS.nb:0, 0, 03980000)
End Time: 21:57:14.16
*************************************************************
* *
* Congratulations! (If there are no error messsages) *
* You have Finished the Upgrade *
* *
* Please Hard Reset your Herald *
* *
*************************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .

That's strange... You're flashing the ROM right, but the ROM you made has a problem. What did you add/remove?

ivanmmj said:
That's strange... You're flashing the ROM right, but the ROM you made has a problem. What did you add/remove?
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Well, when you cannot pass the splash screen, this means that the ROM contents are more than what are required. Same used to happen, when I rolled out KDSkamal ROMs for universal devices.
@ICP-fan: try removing some stuff and try again

I have tried everything on these forums and for w/e reason i have not bricked my phone but everytime i flash i get this error if i do it properly
***********************************************************************
* *
* HTC Herald Upgrade *
* *
* Total process may take about 6-15 minutes depending on CPU speed. *
* *
***********************************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
Start Time: 12:04:48.90
Initializing........*
..*
Writing the new AKU OS ROM..*
Copying C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\Desktop\TOUCH-~1.2\FLASHI~1\itsutils.dll to WCE:\wi
ndows\Itsutils.dll
CopyFileToTFFS(OS.nb:0, 0, 04600000)
ERROR: ITWriteDisk - The drive cannot find the sector requested.
End Time: 12:19:43.15
*************************************************************
* *
* Congratulations! (If there are no error messsages) *
* You have Finished the Upgrade *
* *
* Please Hard Reset your Herald *
* *
*************************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
please tell me what i am doing wrong :/ i have tried all the instructions posted everywhere but i can not get my phone to flash the FULL rom i only get a practical flash i do not know what i have to change. i am trying to flash Touch-IT 3.0.3. i was hoping it would work maybe someone could help me :/

Disabled said:
I have tried everything on these forums and for w/e reason i have not bricked my phone but everytime i flash i get this error if i do it properly
***********************************************************************
* *
* HTC Herald Upgrade *
* *
* Total process may take about 6-15 minutes depending on CPU speed. *
* *
***********************************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
Start Time: 12:04:48.90
Initializing........*
..*
Writing the new AKU OS ROM..*
Copying C:\DOCUME~1\ADMINI~1\Desktop\TOUCH-~1.2\FLASHI~1\itsutils.dll to WCE:\wi
ndows\Itsutils.dll
CopyFileToTFFS(OS.nb:0, 0, 04600000)
ERROR: ITWriteDisk - The drive cannot find the sector requested.
End Time: 12:19:43.15
*************************************************************
* *
* Congratulations! (If there are no error messsages) *
* You have Finished the Upgrade *
* *
* Please Hard Reset your Herald *
* *
*************************************************************
Press any key to continue . . .
please tell me what i am doing wrong :/ i have tried all the instructions posted everywhere but i can not get my phone to flash the FULL rom i only get a practical flash i do not know what i have to change. i am trying to flash Touch-IT 3.0.3. i was hoping it would work maybe someone could help me :/
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Do you have a WING or a Herald? The 3.0.3 is a Herald ROM. But that sector address I see it flash to is definitively off by a good amount compared to other Wing ROMs I've tried (that are in the mid 50 - low 60 MB range.)

ok i was able to flash it with touch-it 2.3 but how do i keep the t-mobile customizations from applying after i install the rom... it does it every time :/

Disabled said:
ok i was able to flash it with touch-it 2.3 but how do i keep the t-mobile customizations from applying after i install the rom... it does it every time :/
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You'll have to replace the ROM's ChackAutoRun... I have one you can use if you want to cook your own ROM, but the ROM you're using lacks the RGU's to recook it with. Or just wait for my ROM and/or kitchen.

@ivanmmg: what do u mean by powercycle? if u press and hold the power button,u are asked if u wish to completely switch off the device. What to do next after that?

kdskamal said:
@ivanmmg: what do u mean by powercycle? if u press and hold the power button,u are asked if u wish to completely switch off the device. What to do next after that?
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Say yes and then turn it on again.

ivanmmj said:
Do you have a WING or a Herald? The 3.0.3 is a Herald ROM. But that sector address I see it flash to is definitively off by a good amount compared to other Wing ROMs I've tried (that are in the mid 50 - low 60 MB range.)
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I have a wing as well. I am using the Tmo rom for my base and tried upgrading to touch flo and it is not working. I am using Tylers kit as well.

Related

help help !

I have isl and spl 1.01
After upgrade with wm6 most beautifull the phone resets and dont startup !
What can i do ?
Thnks a lot.
* Pull the battery
* Pull your SD card
* Plug in your USB cord
* Put the battery back in
* Hold down the camera button
* Turn on your phone
You will now be at the "rainbow" bootloader screen. Now flash an official 2.x rom to your phone.
I highly suggest you readand follow every step of instructions in the future. You shouldn't flash a custom rom on IPL/SPL 1.x. You must be on 2.x . Spend some time reading the stickies at the top before you try this again and follow every step. Its clear in Dr. P's and Faria's threads you have to get a stable 2.x ROM on before you start flashing custom ones.
You have the exact same problem as i had, see http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296471
I fixed it with flashing it in RGB mode (holiding cam. burtton) with the T-mobile official 2.26 Rom after which i could flash my piece to WM6 8mb spool (or smthg like that)

P3600i Flashing Tutorial

OK first of all I've put this together hastily so forgive me for slight errors, but most of this should be fine.
To flash your P3600i, there are 3 things that should concern you: HardSPL, the Radio, and the ROM.
HardSPL: something that allows you to run unsigned code on your phone (e.g. ROMs), and also provides protection in case it screws up. This is the first thing you do. (This is probably a **** explanation, but functional at least?)
Radio: I guess more like a mini feature set, I know there was something similar when I had a Motorola phone which was called a flex. In this case it's not a whole new operating system, but perhaps easily thought of as small tweaks made to improve the system without necessitating a whole ROM flash. Why have a radio when a ROM could take care of everything? Well the advantage of a radio is that you can flash these without resetting everything. Everything (contacts, etc.) remain intact.
ROM: What you're really after, WM6.1 and the lovely cooked ROMs that should soon be available for flashing. This will wipe everything on your phone, so back your stuff up (contacts, settings, owner info, messages, etc.).
Flashing procedure:
IF YOU HAVE VISTA: You need to update your drivers. Go here for instructions. You can then proceed with the procedure as per normal.
The basic procedure is this. Flash HardSPL first, then update your Radio, then finally, your ROM.
Note: The HardSPL you use is a modified one especially for the P3600i. Get it here.
Note2: Here is a mirror for the latest Radio for the P3600i. From following the guides, you will know when to use it. Get it here. (N.B. Radio link updated to v1.56.70.11 - 2 Aug 2008)
Go to the trinityguides.info guide (link here) and go through the procedure - and yes, I know the link points to page 2 of the guide.
NOTE WHEN FLASHING HARDSPL, IT WON'T WORK THE FIRST TIME - YOU WILL GET AN ERROR (CODE 260) LOLOL. THIS IS EXPECTED.
This is what happens.
You go to flash HardSPL like the guide says. LOOK AT THE SCREEN ON YOUR PHONE, YOU MIGHT HAVE SECURITY PERMISSIONS AND NEED TO MANUALLY ALLOW THE PROGRAMS TO RUN.
It looks like it's about to flash and then errors. BUT your phone is on the 3-colour bootloader screen! How odd. Well KEEP YOUR PHONE ON THE BOOTLOADER SCREEN, and unplug it from your computer. Exit the HardSPL program, RUN IT AGAIN, and FLASH THE PHONE AGAIN WITH HARDSPL (obviously connect your phone and stuff back to your PC).
The point here is this: the first time it will fail, but at least manage to get the bootloader up. With this bootloader up, exit the flashing program, restart it, and then you should be able to run the flashing program and have it complete.
DOUBLE CHECK YOUR PHONE HAS THE OLIPRO HARDSPL INSTALLED after completion, by soft-resetting (hold the power and camera buttons at the same time AND use the stylus to press the putton at the bottom of the phone. You might not get it the first time, but with practice you'll get the hang of it).
Once you can see 3.20 Olipro (yes, 3.20) on the bootloader screen, you know you have HardSPL on fine, and can proceed to the trinityguides.info instructions on flashing your radio and ROM. ROMs can be found in the P3600i ROM Collection thread, here.
Hopefully this should answer a lot of questions people have
Hihi,
Because I am using Vista PC, can I use PC to flash the hardspl and use SD card to flash OS and radio??
Thank you
Best regards,
o_sing_o
o_sing_o said:
Hihi,
Because I am using Vista PC, can I use PC to flash the hardspl and use SD card to flash OS and radio??
Thank you
Best regards,
o_sing_o
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Simple answer is no. You should be able to flash Hard SPL from Vista if you follow the Trinitty guides to change the USB drivers to the XP ones.....PLEASE read the TRINITY GUIDES as stated above.
about the vista problem ... take a look: http://trinityguides.info/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=20&Itemid=66
should i download the hard spl from here?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398742
and what radio should i put? be specific...
Thanks
whatever radio you feel like, jesus, the level of stupidity just gets worse.
of course, if you're totally ****ing incapable of independent thought, we can spoonfeed you some arbitrary radio version.
Thanks for your attitude! I just want to do somethink that work... And my question is not for the fun! I saw in the guide that in the link (to trinityguide) and in the first page its didnt writen that is compatible with p3600i. So i ask before i make damage to my device.
I am working in computer companies for 5 years but its my first time flashing ppc so i want to be sure what to do before that I will make any damage.
And belive me that anyone that will gets some help in the first flash will help in the future to the forum.
gallevy said:
Thanks for your attitude! I just want to do somethink that work... And my question is not for the fun! I saw in the guide that in the link (to trinityguide) and in the first page its didnt writen that is compatible with p3600i. So i ask before i make damage to my device.
I am working in computer companies for 5 years but its my first time flashing ppc so i want to be sure what to do before that I will make any damage.
And belive me that anyone that will gets some help in the first flash will help in the future to the forum.
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OK...you do not have to flash ANY radio if you don't want to.
The Tinity Guide was written well before this device was cracked so it is not up to day with regard to the P3600i.
If you follow the instructions at the top of the page you should be fine.
Chose whatever radio you want to use....then pick one of the ROM's that are known to work and away you go.
I just flashed the MARY 3.7 SL and before I started loading up my customisations my Program memory was 34 meg. Even now after laoding everything I have 22.62 Meg Program memory and 178.88 Sorage memory (and everything is loaded on the device too).
So far all is good on this one.
PS Don't take Olipro's comments to heart....if you read his tag...he abuses everyone....lol
Andych said:
OK...you do not have to flash ANY radio if you don't want to.
The Tinity Guide was written well before this device was cracked so it is not up to day with regard to the P3600i.
If you follow the instructions at the top of the page you should be fine.
Chose whatever radio you want to use....then pick one of the ROM's that are known to work and away you go.
I just flashed the MARY 3.7 SL and before I started loading up my customisations my Program memory was 34 meg. Even now after laoding everything I have 22.62 Meg Program memory and 178.88 Sorage memory (and everything is loaded on the device too).
So far all is good on this one.
PS Don't take Olipro's comments to heart....if you read his tag...he abuses everyone....lol
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Thanks... what radio you tried?
And The hard spl you take from here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398742 or from the trinityguides?
gallevy said:
Thanks... what radio you tried?
And The hard spl you take from here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398742 or from the trinityguides?
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Use the Hard SPL from the link...that is THE only one that works.
Radio 1.46.30 was the standard Radio and I now have 1.50.08.11
Check out the radios etc here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1951469&postcount=3
and choose the one that suits.
woot it works! thanks
zero_1984 said:
woot it works! thanks
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good to hear
hopefully we'll have a decent selection of ROMs after a few weeks, would be good to check back in a little while
joncgde2 said:
good to hear
hopefully we'll have a decent selection of ROMs after a few weeks, would be good to check back in a little while
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great to hear. the rom seems to be fairly stable, and its nice and quick. which for me personally is what i want in a phone
one thing i should mention to people as well running vista to do this is that for every part of flashing the phone, vista may attempt and succeed in "installing device drivers" which in turn means you need to point it to the vista-compatible drivers for it to work (as per the guide) every time to progress to the next part, otherwise a 260 keeps occuring.
Thank you for your wonderful and useful guide!
Thank you!
200% hype abt flashing! Finally!
Hey folks I need a little help
I've downloaded:
- Mary 3.7 Lite, Mary 3.7.1 and PDAVIET 37
- Olipro 130, Olipro 120 and Des Crash Proof
I've tried hard to mix all possibilities like Olipro 130 and Mary 3.7, Olipro 130 and Mary 3.7.1 and etc
After several tries i was kinda desperate since none worked then after testing Mary 3.7.1 and Des Crash Proof, TADA! Worked!
Well, the point here is understanding why I couldnt make the other ROMs work.
Could you please help me understading why?
Also I have another question, when a ROM was bad installed, in these cases above the 0% stats were freeze in the PDA while I had a bad connection problem showing in computer ( error 246 i think ) so the PDA was stuck in the bootloader mode =( And I just could enter my old WM6 by upgrading the radio. Is there another way to do it? I was pretty disappointed upgrading the Radio so many times. LOL
genipao said:
Hey folks I need a little help
I've downloaded:
- Mary 3.7 Lite, Mary 3.7.1 and PDAVIET 37
- Olipro 130, Olipro 120 and Des Crash Proof
I've tried hard to mix all possibilities like Olipro 130 and Mary 3.7, Olipro 130 and Mary 3.7.1 and etc
After several tries i was kinda desperate since none worked then after testing Mary 3.7.1 and Des Crash Proof, TADA! Worked!
Well, the point here is understanding why I couldnt make the other ROMs work.
Could you please help me understading why?
Also I have another question, when a ROM was bad installed, in these cases above the 0% stats were freeze in the PDA while I had a bad connection problem showing in computer ( error 246 i think ) so the PDA was stuck in the bootloader mode =( And I just could enter my old WM6 by upgrading the radio. Is there another way to do it? I was pretty disappointed upgrading the Radio so many times. LOL
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If you have a P3600i then according to the info you have above....you downloaded the WRONG Hard SPL.
Go back to the very first post on this thread and read it carefully. There is a link there to the correct Hard SPL from Olipro...and it isn't 130, 120 or Des Crash Proof.
genipao, it was rather surprise you had picked the wrong hard spl and doing some mix and match and it still work?
All experts,
please render help to me for my CHT9110 (P3600i - IPL-Trin100, SPL-3.03.0000, CPU-Samsung 500Mhz, NAND-256MB) that I flashed successfully with hardSPL 3.10 Oplira. this is working and wonderful SPL with the JumpSPL included. Good job done by Oplira!
However when I tried to upgrade P3600i from WM6.0 to WM6.1, I missed the step to tag 401 from 400 when I re-build New_NBH.file for my phone. At a result, I encounterd WM6.1 ROM flashing incomplete at 80% and forced to reset due to hang-up...
Now, my P3600i still can boot up to flash-screen logo, loading radio image (1.56.70.11) and then protocal services (32.89.7020.20H), then it will hand-up forever on flash screen logo.... (until i did the hard reset, then it will re-boot! terrible now!!)
i suspected it was unable to locate the WM6.1 and loading up accordingly....
I tried out many option, to downgrade SPL 1.1, SPL1.2, SPL 2.1 and used SPLxploit to clear the stack in bootloader... all is falied and my bootloader still shown SPL-3.03.0000 and don't allow to re-flash any ROM under bootloader mode now!!
Experts! please assist me,
How can I roll-back the default OS on phone if any? or there is alternative way to recover OS to flash in for recovery? I think firstly we need to crack SPL-3.03.000 in bootloader mode...
Many thanks!
Hi klemtest,
can you guide me on flashing CHT9110?
I couldnt seems to get it flash even after following the instruction.
Appreciate your help
i just followed Ajajaj Quoted, please allow me to share...
Step 1 - Anyway First of all, load the Hard SPL to your phone from : Set
<Klemtest>
Step 1.1 - go and download Hard-SPL-p3600i-V1.1.zip (810.6 KB, 438 views)
Step 1.2 - extract SPL-p3600i-V1.1.zip file onto your local drive
Step 1.3 - connect P3600i via USB, ensure you are under ACTIVESYNC mode in WindowXP (if you use Windows Vista, the you need Vista driver for detecting HTC phone at USB)
Step 1.4 - execute the ROMupdateutility from SPL-p3600i-v1.1 folder, ensure there is RUU_signed.nbh file available, otherwise the utility will prompt u for read file error.
Step 1.5 - once it executed, follows the instruction given from ROMupdateutility screen, until you see the progress bar show up, meanwhile u will notice that p3600i phone will prompt you for ROM upgrading message, click "Yes" to accept and proceed. Sequence pop-up message will be asked again in p3600i for using JumpSPL.exe to unlock CID,
Again click "Yes" to accept and proceed. ROMUpdateutility will complete 100% and your p3600i display will be turned to SPL-3.10 Oplira in bootloader mode now (if the ROMupdateUtility indicated there is update error, just ignore it and exit utility screen)
don't switch off your p3600i, let it continue showing SPL-3.10 Oplira in bootloader display.
Dude! you're now ready for step2 to flashing your favor WM6.0 / WM6.1 once you manage the "nbh" file which I didn't done it properly!!
So, I assumed you have downloaded the working ROM and extract them in local folder as stated in Step-2
Step 2 - So, what I did was to download RUU_TRINITY_WM6.1_WWE_ASIA_3.12.YK.Lite extract into its own folder (Mary seems to work as well)
Due to p3600i is manufactured with 256 NAND, memory address for storing "OS.nb" slightly difference compared to p3600 (CHT9100) with 128 MB RAM.
Hence, ajajaj advice to use ROMBaker.exe to exract "XX_OS.nb" your favor OS ROM (usually named as RUU_signed.nbh) that you downloaded and re-build it using NBHGEN.exe.
All this stuff is available here Custom RUU tools
In this case, 2 screens captured below showing u how to distingish it
(for wrong re-build of OS.nb at 400)
C:> NBHGEN.exe new_nbh.txt
TRIN100
SuperCID
Klemtest
XDADevelopers
100,00_IPL.nb
600,02_MainSplash.nb
601,03_SubSplash.nb
900,04_ExtROM.nb
300,05_GSM.nb
400,06_OS.nb
(for correct re-build of OS.nb at 401)
C:> NBHGEN.exe correct_nbh.txt
TRIN100
SuperCID
Klemtest
XDADevelopers
100,00_IPL.nb
600,02_MainSplash.nb
601,03_SubSplash.nb
900,04_ExtROM.nb
300,05_GSM.nb
401,06_OS.nb
you can follow the step below until step9 if you're not familar of using custom RUU tools:
Step 3 - then download the custom ruu updated from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=295113 - also get the rombaker for trinity as found further down in the post.
Step 4 - unzip the custom_ruu stuff, put in the downloaded trinity rombaker to replace extracted rombaker,
Step 4a - Copy ruu_signed.nbh file that is found in folder created in Step 2 to the rombaker/workshop folder created in step 4
Step 5 - then use nbhextract (created in step 4) to extract the ruu_signed.nbh file that is now in the workshop folder
Step 6 - watch the output. (for file names)
Step 7 - Run the rombaker program and load the extracted files into their places (as referred to in step 6), then click generate NBH
It will ask you to save a file. call it new_nbh (or whatever you want) -
Step 8 - open this file (created in step 7) in notepad, and change the number 400 (about 5 lines down) to 401 save and exit
Step 9 - then open a dos/cmd/command.com window (whatever you want to call it), cd to the rombaker/workshop folder and then run the following:
nbhgen new_nbh.txt
NOTE: new_nbh.txt should be the same as the filename created in step 7
copy the generated RUU_signed.nbh file back to the RUU_TRINITY_WM6.1_WWE_ASIA_3.12.YK.Lite folder.
Your p3600i rom is now ready for flashing
<Klemtest>
Step-10 - after you have managed to get re-build RUU_Signed.nbh file by yourself. you can proceed last stage for completion.
As I mentioned, you continue keep your bootloader screen at SPL-3.10 Oplira just now. launch again RUUupdateutility.exe
Note: At this point, your personal data from the phone will be destroy, please make sure you back-up all data before regret and ensure ActiveSync is disable during execution the flashing.
Screen1 - On the Welcome Screen, click Next to begin the ROM update installation.
Screen2 - On the next screen, follow the listed instructions in the dialog box first. When you are done, click Next to proceed.
Note: Ignore the instructions listed due to you are flashing via bootloader mode, and ActiveSync is disable.
Screen3 - The following message will then be displayed, indicating that the utility is verifying and acquiring information about the device as preparation for the update process. Wait for this verification process to finish.
Screen4 - Below the device information, information about the new ROM update will then be displayed. If you are certain that you want to install the phone with the new ROM update, click Next to proceed.
Screen5 - confirmation message then appears and shows the length of time it will take to copy the necessary files (including radio image) to the device. Click Next to begin the update.
Screen6 - A progress bar will run through the screen during the update process.
Note: In the middle of the update process, the progress bar may stop running. This is normal as the RUU is adjusting itself to complete the update process automatically. (probably will take up 10 minutes)
6. When you see the screen shown CONGRATULATION message! means update is complete. Click Finish to exit the utility. Otherwise, you will have trouble now to troubleshoot per below steps!
GOOD LUCK and happy computing!
Troubleshooting and Error Recovery

How do you install a rom?

First off, let me say this: You're probably right now on your way to scroll down to the "Reply" button and flame the sh*t out of me, well I don't blame you! Sure go ahead, but do please read what I'm looking for first.
Basically I've had the official rom since I got my HTC Touch HD (Blackstone), and I'm really happy with it! But, I do admire Dutty's rom alot - They look great! The only problem is, how do I install it?
I feel I haven't ran over any good instructions yet, I even searched for it. So if someone would be so kind and provide a link to a foolproof guide I could follow and things to think about when installing these roms.
Thanks again, and sorry if I seem to be a complete donkey who hasn't read the Wiki, forum rules etc.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone
it is all there, plus there are instructions by each cook about their rom.
What I would do
1. Put Hard-SPL on (bootloader that allows custom roms)
2. Flash a rom (always using the storage card)
Have you read wiki? I bet you did not.
Here is the first article:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Flash1
A the bottom you have link to the second one and later to third one.
It worked for me. I flashed my HTC for the first time last week. I used those instruction and of course a lot of reading.
After you read this you can be interestd in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462347 about USPL. I use HardSPL but if I would to start it again probably I would decide to try the Universal one.
Literally after about 5-10secs of searching I found this!
I've just copied & pasted it. NEXT TIME DO SOME SEARCHING FIRST & READ THE RULES!!
A warning before you flash any rom!
You must flash HardSPL first to be able to flash any rom!
* More info and instruction about HardSPL!
An alternative is USPL, it doesn't change your original SPL!
* More info and instruction about USPL!
There are 2 ways and both are easy and safe
Tips about flashing a rom
* Use fully charged device
* Switch off your device
* Go to bootloader by holding Volume down + Power button at the same time
* Connect your device to your PC
* Start BlackStoneCustomRUU.exe (downloaded rom) and follow the onscreen instruction's
An alternative is to flash your device from storage card
* Rename RUU_Signed.nbh to BLACIMG.NBH (again part of downloaded rom)and copy it to your Storage Card
* Follow the above steps to go in bootloader
* A messages will popup, push power button to start flashing or Volume down to cancel
* After it's done a new message popsup, softreset your device
Looks like I pissed you off Sorry! I didn't mean to.
Of course I could have searched, but I don't know if those instructions applied for my model etc.
Anyways, thanks a bunch. I'll consider a donation to this community
mmcmill said:
Looks like I pissed you off Sorry! I didn't mean to.
Of course I could have searched, but I don't know if those instructions applied for my model etc.
Anyways, thanks a bunch. I'll consider a donation to this community
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Try searching in blackstone forums. Strangely its all about the Blackstone! Funny that
p.s. I'm sorry for taking the piss, just been one of those days!!
Fallen Spartan said:
p.s. I'm sorry for taking the piss, just been one of those days!!
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No harm done, have a nice easter

error 262 no idea...

im kind of new to this. bought myself a htc hd, and i cant seem to update my rom via XT_Grid_Leo_2B . it just keeps getting stuck at 0% and shows the 262 error. tryed hard/soft reseting.. updating from the bootloader etc. any ideas? running windows 7 32
swatsqad said:
im kind of new to this. bought myself a htc hd, and i cant seem to update my rom via XT_Grid_Leo_2B . it just keeps getting stuck at 0% and shows the 262 error. tryed hard/soft reseting.. updating from the bootloader etc. any ideas? running windows 7 32
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you need to look at the dummies guide for flashing custom/cooked ROMs,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
I suggest you use USPL 2.5. READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP
jigners said:
you need to look at the dummies guide for flashing custom/cooked ROMs,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377
I suggest you use USPL 2.5. READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS STEP BY STEP
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allright.. while flashing that spl thing :
HSPL2 - Flash new SPL (1.56.OliNex)
* (HSPL2a) Place your phone into its bootloader. <- done
* (HSPL2b) Run HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.exe from the download in step (HSPL1a) and follow it as normal.
* (HSPL2c) If successful, go to step HSPL3. If the flashing process sits at 0% and you get Error [260] connection after some time, go to step (Troubleshooting). <- stuck at 0%
and yes, i always get the error, its stuck at 0% this is annoying.
Then you need to go to the section labeled Troubleshooting - manual SSPL
May help you more by posting in that thread. As I am pretty sure this thread will be closed.
i suggested you use USPL
swatsqad said:
allright.. while flashing that spl thing :
HSPL2 - Flash new SPL (1.56.OliNex)
* (HSPL2a) Place your phone into its bootloader. <- done
* (HSPL2b) Run HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.exe from the download in step (HSPL1a) and follow it as normal.
* (HSPL2c) If successful, go to step HSPL3. If the flashing process sits at 0% and you get Error [260] connection after some time, go to step (Troubleshooting). <- stuck at 0%
and yes, i always get the error, its stuck at 0% this is annoying.
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i suggested you use USPL 2.5, if you have i maybe able to assist you. instead you reported using HSPL. Sorry cant help you with HSPL, I've no experience using it.
jigners said:
i suggested you use USPL 2.5, if you have i maybe able to assist you. instead you reported using HSPL. Sorry cant help you with HSPL, I've no experience using it.
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ok thanks for the support! i managed to flash it via SSPL-Manual-TouchHD . worked perfectly.
although i have one last question.. is there any way i can disable the notification screen when pressing on the status bar? i remember the old days, when i had a xda II, i like the old notifications more...
Original query ansered. Thread closed.
In future please use the search function before creating a new thread.
Any other queries on roms should be directed to that rom thread.

First time flashing, Need Help

This is my first post
Ok i want to flash my phone for the first time and want to know if all my info is correct.
I want to flash my phone from the stock rom to the WM6.5 pure rom because my battery sucks and so does my signal, any idea if this will work for me???
heres the info i have:
" *** Flash X1 without PC - Micro SD Method ***
This is useful if you load a bad image and cannot make an activesync connection for RUU flashing method.
This method works for any 6.1 and 6.5, and even radio rom.
*** Some Kingston brand may have problem to use SD method, no solution other than use RUU method ***
0. Make sure x1 is hard-spl first
1. Make sure yr micro-sd is formatted w/ fat-32
2. rename the image file (normally "ruu_signed.nbh") to Kovsimg.nbh, copy that to the micro-sd,
and put that it yr X1
3. Make sure X1 is disconnect to your PC to avoid goes to serial mode (AC power source is OK)
4. Bring x1 to boot-loader mode by turning off the x1 completely. Hold the "volume down" button on the right,
and hold the power on button until you see the tri-color screen.
5. Then follow the on-screen instruction
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WM 6.5 ---> http://aerohornet.com/xperia/SEX1-R5.04_PURE.rar
BUG FIXING SUPPORT
*Voice Command is included, but disabled by default. To enable it, download and install
THIS CAB (ROM SEX1 R5.07 VoiceCommand).
This will enable the bluetooth audio gateway too (thanks to a1234567 for posting the registry settings)
*Common WM6.5 glitches: a) Tapping taskbar battery icon does nothing b) scrolling dialer with keypad hidden
causes display corruption
add ons ----> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3701695&postcount=2 "
Am i on the right track and is it recommendend i do this ?
First of all, update to official R3-rom via SE update service.
There you will get a new radio (signal strength).
After that, Hard-SPL your phone.
When that's done, yes, you can use the Micro SD method.
thanks a milllion so if u upgrade to this rom first like this is it ok ???
"1. download this: http://rapidshare.com/files/238466530/APP_SW_X1i_GENERIC_UK_CDF1215-1832_KOV_R3AA010.exe then
2. rename the image file (normally "ruu_signed.nbh") to Kovsimg.nbh, copy that to the micro-sd,
and put that it yr X1
3. Make sure X1 is disconnect to your PC to avoid goes to serial mode (AC power source is OK)
4. Bring x1 to boot-loader mode by turning off the x1 completely. Hold the "volume down" button on the right,
and hold the power on button until you see the tri-color screen.
5. Then follow the on-screen instruction"
because that is the R3 rom right ?
Just follow your instructions and flash to gtrab ROM first. then if your reception or battery doesnt increase, you can flash to a different radio version. The way to flash to a different radio version is the same method as ROM but u need to find the radio file. The radio file is also in the ROM developement section, all you need to do is search. I think the lastest radio file is 1.16 or 1.17. Good luck. Just post any questions and people will gladly help you.
PS: Once u start to flash different rom, it is addicting to try to different rom. Dont ask which rom is the best, every ROM has it positive and negative. YOu just got to try them all to see which one fit you the best.
so i downloaded the 1.16 radio and...
"Just extracted from new Korean R3BA015 Rom
http://rapidshare.com/files/25077333...1_16_25_48.zip"
did it this method!
"1. just copy the file *.nbh into the root directory of SD card and rename into kovsimg.nbh
2. Do the ordinary flashing (hold the bottom volume button and the power button until the flash screen appear)
3. Follow the next instruction"
its saying loading for 5 mins now , is this normal???
ok i never hard spl it first i think that might be the problem
im having a huge problem hard spl my phone can someone please guide me step by step thanks
1. State problem
2. Follow this for HardSPL'ing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431218
dogans said:
First of all, update to official R3-rom via SE update service.
There you will get a new radio (signal strength).
After that, Hard-SPL your phone.
When that's done, yes, you can use the Micro SD method.
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Havent you read the posts???He clearly mentioned you to Hard SPL first...It is the most important step in ROM flashing...You can even brick your phone if you dont do this step...
Contact me if you want assistance: Y!MSgr id: [email protected]
oh yes it did it this things tricky cos it gave me connection errors like 10 times before it worked now to install the radio n then the 6.5 pure rom i will install tomorrow thanks a million guys will let u know if i get stuck again lol
thanks a million my radio rom works 100% will be back tomorrow btw did anyone experience a rom with great battery life if you have please post the link
this is also a great rom with no hick ups.
borg28 said:
this is also a great rom with no hick ups.
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which rom are u refering to and please provide a link thanks
SEX1-R5.04_PURE is working 100% and its gr8 , i wanna thank everyone for helpine me n if u even need application recommendations please let me know i am also here to help and now so can i help with flashing THANKS A MILLION
i cant c my sms's on SEX1-R5.04_PURE and it has no fixes help someone
seems like it was a unfixed bug in the roms of most 6.5's so i then flashed to the UnOff rom n it seems to be working gr8 so far thanks everyone!

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