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How to make your NB into a NBH

So, you're created a nice ROM but you're tired of the inconsistencies of Aserg's flashing ways? Worry no more.
Step 1. Download this. I've been using an older version... but I'll try this one when I get home.
Step 2. Make sure your ROM is at LEAST 51.2MB big. If not, pad it with some apps. Set the program to Herald and on the System section, set it to read your ROM file.
Step 3. Download any ROM that uses an NBH. OpenTouch for example. Remove their NBH and place your NBH in its place. Don't worry about the name of the nbh.
Step 4. Place the phone into flight mode.
Step 5. Run the USPL.
Enjoy.
If you install things this way, it repartitions the storage partition for more space.
Also... well... I have a theory... I'll try it first before I talk about it.

There has been so much discussion about USPL... Which version is safe to use ? Are there different versions for herald and wing?
TIA

No. There's only one version for both of them. It's safe because it doesn't touch your real boot loader. It loads a temporary boot loader into memory instead. HardSPL is not safe.

ivanmmj said:
No. There's only one version for both of them. It's safe because it doesn't touch your real boot loader. It loads a temporary boot loader into memory instead. HardSPL is not safe.
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But when hard-spl once worked......
...... you have no more problems!!

papamopps said:
But when hard-spl once worked......
...... you have no more problems!!
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True. As long as the phone doesn't break because the warranty won't cover it if they test it and realize that the SPL has been changed. Also, you don't have to create custom RUUs. The thing about HardSPL that I don't like is that all to many people permanently brick their devices with it. It works great for those it works for. But that's not every body. I wish I could try it on my phone but I can't risk it.

thx but this wat i been using anyway but i can't figure wat you do!!!! I had this on my computer since it was release

aron4588 said:
thx but this wat i been using anyway but i can't figure wat you do!!!! I had this on my computer since it was release
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I updated step 2 with some info. If you still don't understand, I might make some screenshots.

thx i got it now

How To Remove Hard-SPL from Tmo Wing

After toying around for hours, I've finally figured out a way to remove/overwrite Hard-SPL
First thing you'll need is HERALD-USPL-beta3
and the Second would be Stock Rom T-Mobile
Unzip the Stock Rom, which will be .exe file. Extract the .exe file into a folder.
Inside that folder copy the SPL.nbh and the RUU_sighned.nbh file.
Now extract the USPL file which should have a Flash Center folder. Inside that folder is a RUU folder. Paste those two files into this folder.
Go back to the root of the Flash Center and run herald-uspl.exe
Follow all on screen instructions. And Booooom, your done. This will also flash the Stock rom back too.
This has only been tested with the Tmo Wing, but could possibly work on other phones.
I am not liable if you should happen to brick your phone, and good luck

thank you.
this is what i was looking for before flashing my wing to a cooked rom.

That´s great - a junior member posts a solution many other asked for...
Thanks. Well done. A good step by step.
Thx

I can confirm that the soloution above works on a swedish unbranded p4350 using the stock WM6 ROM from HTC e-club. I went from HarldSPL + Opentouch 3.0 to stock ROM just to give it a try in case I need to envoke warranty. Now I´m back with OT3 & HSPL.

Excellent DaMyth!

Bravo!! This is what all TMo Wing users might need. Thanks for the neat instruction.

Thanks, and np. I'm here to learn, as well as help if I can.

Worked on my Wing. Why I wanted the stock SPL I dont know, but either way I went from yang back to stock just as you said.
Thanks.

Sweet, worked to get me from yang back to stock, thanks!

holy shizz. I had a cooked rom running and decided to flash back to stock just to see if it works and I think I hit a bump Its at step 3/3 and nothing is happening screen on phone is white. Is it bricked????

OK NM heh these lortab are kickin hard. Just missed a step.

hey guys, I need a little help. I have the stock t-mobile RUU, but have no idea what the "SPL.nbh and the RUU_sighned.nbh file" are, do I have to download the file from the Link thats provided or can I just use my RUU? Can anyone help me out pls?

hello
does the pda have to be in bootloader?

manicallyhappy, are you asking WHERE they are? they are located physically INSIDE the executable. You will have to use something like 7-zip to extract them and you WILL have to use the USPL to de-HardSPL.
David_p, as far i know, it doesn't, but the first thing USPL should do is put your phone in bootloader, so you might as well save it some work?

thanks i needed this to get my replacementwing

Good evening friend .. I am not getting down on this site, is to post to another .... thank you very much. This server also in htc p4351

DaMyth said:
After toying around for hours, I've finally figured out a way to remove/overwrite Hard-SPL
First thing you'll need is HERALD-USPL-beta3
and the Second would be Stock Rom T-Mobile
Unzip the Stock Rom, which will be .exe file. Extract the .exe file into a folder.
Inside that folder copy the SPL.nbh and the RUU_sighned.nbh file.
Now extract the USPL file which should have a Flash Center folder. Inside that folder is a RUU folder. Paste those two files into this folder.
Go back to the root of the Flash Center and run herald-uspl.exe
Follow all on screen instructions. And Booooom, your done. This will also flash the Stock rom back too.
This has only been tested with the Tmo Wing, but could possibly work on other phones.
I am not liable if you should happen to brick your phone, and good luck
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Thanks lot DaMyth you are a life SAVER! theres nothing like original.
- is there anyway I can make my device runs littl faster without changing the OS (flashing?)
I appreciate everyones for the hard work they putting into these updates,million thanks!

KYLE 2000 said:
Thanks lot DaMyth you are a life SAVER! theres nothing like original.
- is there anyway I can make my device runs littl faster without changing the OS (flashing?)
I appreciate everyones for the hard work they putting into these updates,million thanks!
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Yes. Do a hard reset on the device, do a soft reset BEFORE the extROM start loading. Then open up a registry editor, like PHM regedit, then delete... well, there's a lot of stuff, but I can't remember it all off the top of my head since I haven't messed around with the default ROM for so long. Look in the INIT section of HMLK and the services section... etc etc. It won't run as fast as it can simply because of all the files that are in the file system, but it will be a lot faster.

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Yes. Do a hard reset on the device, do a soft reset BEFORE the extROM start loading. Then open up a registry editor, like PHM regedit, then delete... well, there's a lot of stuff, but I can't remember it all off the top of my head since I haven't messed around with the default ROM for so long. Look in the INIT section of HMLK and the services section... etc etc. It won't run as fast as it can simply because of all the files that are in the file system, but it will be a lot faster.
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Thanks ivanmmj,I will mess with it littl and see what happend!

DaMyth said:
After toying around for hours, I've finally figured out a way to remove/overwrite Hard-SPL
First thing you'll need is HERALD-USPL-beta3
and the Second would be Stock Rom T-Mobile
Unzip the Stock Rom, which will be .exe file. Extract the .exe file into a folder.
Inside that folder copy the SPL.nbh and the RUU_sighned.nbh file.
Now extract the USPL file which should have a Flash Center folder. Inside that folder is a RUU folder. Paste those two files into this folder.
Go back to the root of the Flash Center and run herald-uspl.exe
Follow all on screen instructions. And Booooom, your done. This will also flash the Stock rom back too.
This has only been tested with the Tmo Wing, but could possibly work on other phones.
I am not liable if you should happen to brick your phone, and good luck
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Hi I am a noob and I was wondering about this situation. i went into the flash folder and into the ruu folder. it says to past those two files into another folder but i have many different files not two which one do i use? Please help thanks in advance

Quick newb question

If I want to flash the 6.1 rom, which method do I need to use? I see there are 3 different ways to do it, but if someone could clarify for me, that would be great.
I want the new 6.1 with the cube if that helps.
thanks
brian

bgould said:
If I want to flash the 6.1 rom, which method do I need to use? I see there are 3 different ways to do it, but if someone could clarify for me, that would be great.
I want the new 6.1 with the cube if that helps.
thanks
brian
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Same way as the WM6.0 ROMs. It depends on the format of the ROM you download and your preferences.

If you have flashed in the past with Hard-spl then you have to use it again
If you have not flashed yet then using uspl is really easy

bgould said:
If I want to flash the 6.1 rom, which method do I need to use? I see there are 3 different ways to do it, but if someone could clarify for me, that would be great.
I want the new 6.1 with the cube if that helps.
thanks
brian
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Here's the rom I use:
Open Touch Biggy v3.0 by ttran:
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=7GY2ZNKD
Then follow these steps:
II. How do I flash an NBH file?
a. USPL
Step 1. Download Herald-USPL-Beta3. http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A4N36HLO
Step 2. UnZIP the file into a folder on your Desktop. Let's call it "MyFirstROM" for simplicity's sake. Notice that there is a folder called RUU within this folder now. Keep that in mind.
Step 3. Download your NBH file and unZIP or unRAR it into that RUU folder. Make sure that that NBH file ends up in the RUU folder, not within a folder inside the RUU folder.
Step 4. Place your phone into flightmode.
Step 5. Go back to the MyFirstROM folder and then run USPL.exe
Step 6. Follow the directions on the screen. EXACTLY.
* Your screen on your cell phone will go white around the 75% part of the "second step" now.
* ActiveSync will LOOSE its connection.
Step 7. One step 3 on that black window, the RUU flasher will pop up. Just follow the steps.
That's it. Welcome to the flasher's world.
Instructions by Ivanmmj
This has the cube and is running 6.1
Enjoy!

Thank you! I figured I would get bashed for not knowing. I appreciate the help more than you know. I will update here soon once I have it up and running. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I don't brick it....lol

Also, please make sure you have an SPL of 4.0 or above before you use those tools.

it worked!! damn that was easy. all this time I was scared to do it. wow. thanks for all your help!!!

bgould said:
it worked!! damn that was easy. all this time I was scared to do it. wow. thanks for all your help!!!
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youre welcome

ok how do i get the cube to work? its enabled in the settings, but I cant get it to show up. I'll end the dummy questions after this, I promise. haha

go to touchsettings and enable it..

bgould said:
ok how do i get the cube to work? its enabled in the settings, but I cant get it to show up. I'll end the dummy questions after this, I promise. haha
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365607
Please go there are read the faq in its entirety. There are many things it tells you about the rom that you need to know. The FAQ is the third post. It will keep you from answering questions that have been answered there

[Q] I need help from the radio and the spl!

I want to use Haykuro ROM 6.0r1 but I need help from the radio and the spl!
What do I do first how do I do it?!?! Please help me! thanks

Adidas Reborn said:
I want to use Haykuro ROM 6.0r1 but I need help from the radio and the spl!
What do I do first how do I do it?!?! Please help me! thanks
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You need to install the radio first, then the SPL. I HIGHLY suggest you do some reading before you attempt anything. Once and IF you brick your phone, there is no going back.

search for it. its all over the place.

i know that but i was hoping someone could help me on here and i have read many ways of doing this i was thinking about updating the radio first and then erasing that then putting on the spl what do i do to keep it from bricking lol i have already bricked one but i think i did the spl first

calm down and read bro
the information thread on this forum explains it all beggining at getting root access (DONT SKIP STEPS TRUST ME I KNOW) after i got all the way too rc33 from jesus frekes rom (found on the how to obtain root thread) then i updated the radio found at the htc website and then new spl(just type in new radio + spl) its alot prolly will take you a couple of hours
start out at how to obtain root - if you have that already then get the new radio from htc website and then get Hspl from one of these threads started by Haykuro
i know its tuff to get help all ppl wanna do is tell you to search without even giving you an idea

If you have already bricked one device i would suggest you stop modding your phone. Or maybe just search and actually read the forum.... (hint: there is a big sticky called "helpful thread", that may be a good place to get help)

i know what your saying i have all this done but i have trouble figuring out the spl lol. when its done do i click home and back or do i take my sd out and put the haykuro's 6.0r1 rom?

Adidas Reborn said:
i know what your saying i have all this done but i have trouble figuring out the spl lol. when its done do i click home and back or do i take my sd out and put the haykuro's 6.0r1 rom?
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flash spl leave it there dont touch the anything take the sd put it in your computer if you have a card reader throw in the rom - put the sd back in your phone flash the update.zip and your good
if anyone wants to challenge my instructions feel free

ok since you dont wanna search. hit home and back. let it finish writing the spl before pulling the battery. you have to reapply a rom afterward so have a sd card reader handy....
please don't make another thread if you brick your phone. this thread is in the wrong section.
Adidas Reborn said:
i know what your saying i have all this done but i have trouble figuring out the spl lol. when its done do i click home and back or do i take my sd out and put the haykuro's 6.0r1 rom?
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sorry about all this im a noob to the web site.

Adidas Reborn said:
I want to use Haykuro ROM 6.0r1 but I need help from the radio and the spl!
What do I do first how do I do it?!?! Please help me! thanks
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I personally would advise against using Haykuro's ROM. It's totally nothing against Haykuro at all, it just seems to me that you need to add more files to your system than any other ROM, which obviously provides a higher chance of bricking your phone, which I also have read as happening when doing so.
I would suggest you try Cyanogen's ROMs. There are links to all that you'll need in my signature if you decide to do that.

Agreed. If I were you i'd mess with the spl you have for now. Once you're comfortable flashing roms and themes and doing other mods to your phone then maybe, just maybe take the plunge. You'll notice a lot of people want to try the "new spl/rom" combination but, when it comes down to it most revert back to a different rom. Browse the forums for a minute and look at sigs. A lot more seem happy with JF's or cyan's rom. The larger roms are "cool" but just not meant to run on the G1/Dream.
Before doing anything do it like six times on paper, compare one provided solution to then next to make sure they jive, read past the solution a few pages to see if something was left out a later added to the thread(sometimes the OP doesn't update their post). Learn the terms and what they do
Also on the you're still a noob front, if you wish to rise above that some research is required. Questions are good and can help in a pinch but for general info (the stuff you should know before attempting to mod anything) it's more productive from a learning point to figure out the answer for yourself. I'm not just saying to search then copy/paste, but research and get an understanding what your doing. If you have no clue what you're doing then even when given an accurate solution there's still a good chance you will do something wrong.
Heh, not trying to flame ya, just help ya become a better modder. The spl and radio are core components of the G1's software and can easily get you into trouble. Roms on the other hand are an easy fix if fubar'd. Good luck..

help with donut update

I downloaded this so called donut update and had problem with it after flashing it. It got stuck at the G1 screen. I was still able to restore all my data though... does any one know what could have goon wrong. And by the way I am trying to create a copy of the donut for cupcake and was wondering how to create a boot image(boot.img). I am also having problems with the smilocks I think that is what it is called how do u fix it?????

mohsinkhan47 said:
I downloaded this so called donut update and had problem with it after flashing it. It got stuck at the G1 screen. I was still able to restore all my data though... does any one know what could have goon wrong. And by the way I am trying to create a copy of the donut for cupcake and was wondering how to create a boot image(boot.img). I am also having problems with the smilocks I think that is what it is called how do u fix it?????
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First and foremost, this should have been posted in the Q&A forum. This is development, not a place to fix your boot looped phone.
Now, to help you. Where did you get this update? Why were you installing it?
I would suggest booting to recovery and wiping your phone. Then reinstall the ROM that you were on and see if it will boot up after that. Or just restore your nandroid backup if you have one. If that doesn't work you may need to wipe your ext partition too. Without knowing what the update was or what was included in it, it's hard to say how much you will have to wipe to get your ROM working again. For instance, if it included a radio update you might have to reflash your radio.

I got this from droidheaven.com. sorry that I posted it in the wrong place

He said he did restore his phone and that he wanted to build a boot.img, so in a way it is devolpment since he is not at a boot loop

Yeah I wiped flashed but I didn't wipe the ext

mohsinkhan47 said:
I got this from droidheaven.com. sorry that I posted it in the wrong place
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its not a donut update its cyanogen mod with some donut ported! droidheaven.com is a joke!

?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it

mohsinkhan47 said:
?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it
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all of ur questions are already answered throughout this forum, use the search function. but to make ur troubles a bit easier. find a rom on here that is declared stable, reformat ur sdcard with the correct partitions(again everything u need to know can be found with the search function) and just reflash. if u cannot figure any of this out, throw ur g1 into the wall as hard as possible. fixed my problem.

gridlock32404 said:
He said he did restore his phone and that he wanted to build a boot.img, so in a way it is devolpment since he is not at a boot loop
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My bad. I must have read it wrong.

mohsinkhan47 said:
?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it
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Read up some in the themes and wall paper section.
And I found this thread is helpful!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=527200
Good luck!

mohsinkhan47 said:
I downloaded this so called donut update and had problem with it after flashing it. It got stuck at the G1 screen. I was still able to restore all my data though... does any one know what could have goon wrong. And by the way I am trying to create a copy of the donut for cupcake and was wondering how to create a boot image(boot.img). I am also having problems with the smilocks I think that is what it is called how do u fix it?????
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This belongs in the Q&A forum. Please read the stickies before posting.

MOD EDIT
Moved to Q&A forum

mohsinkhan47 said:
?...? Ok.... can u guys help me with the boot.img and that lock thing... I don't understand it... it's for scripts right. How do u unpack it and than repack it
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You want to build a boot.img, but you don't understand it...What are you trying to do exactly?
Cyan's latest experimental ROM has a few faetures from Donut and has working Wifi, unlike that donut preview ROM, why not use that?
Drizzy Drake Rogers said:
its not a donut update its cyanogen mod with some donut ported! droidheaven.com is a joke!
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Too right, I highly doubt they got permission to host any of those ROMs, and that fact that they release them with no information leads to people coming to xda for help.

If u open up a rom. There is a boot img.. do I need it or should I edit. What is it for

mohsinkhan47 said:
If u open up a rom. There is a boot img.. do I need it or should I edit. What is it for
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If you don't know what it is, leave it alone.
Don't just go messing with files all willy nilly. Read through this forum and you'll find all kinds of helpful things, like what a boot.img file is for. Start messing with things like that and you'll be crashing your phone faster than I can type this (and I type fast).
Just leave your phone alone. If you feel like doing some modifications to it, just use some of the stable builds here and don't fuss with them, they are stable for a reason.

Gilliland12 said:
If you don't know what it is, leave it alone.
Don't just go messing with files all willy nilly. Read through this forum and you'll find all kinds of helpful things, like what a boot.img file is for. Start messing with things like that and you'll be crashing your phone faster than I can type this (and I type fast).
Just leave your phone alone. If you feel like doing some modifications to it, just use some of the stable builds here and don't fuss with them, they are stable for a reason.
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Tinkering with things is how some people learn! I completely disagree with your statement.
To the OP, mess with whatever you want, just be prepared to break things if you don't know what they do. Reading and learning is part of the journey, but eventually you are going to have to start futzing with things. When you do, be prepared for failure and technical problems. I bought a spare G1 on ebay for just this purpose. If it breaks, gets bricked, or is down for a few hours, then I still have my primary phone. If you want to start tinkering seriously, then consider a spare phone.

Ok... is there an how to make a rom guide or something.... I searched I couldn't find anything