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Touch HD SIM free ROM

Hello to everyone,
I am new to XDA, I just bought my second HTC phone about 5 days ago. I had a V1605 with Vodafone and loved WM and now the HD.
The HD is Orange customised and I would like to ask you guys If I could flash the ROM with a HTC original ROM(SIM free version) and get rid of all the orange bits on it.
IE: start up Splash Screen
And is there any way I could remove the Orange logo off the back of the phone??
That's all, many thanks !!
Adi

First use the forum search
As i hate people that just post that, i will give you a clue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=431217
Then pick a rom for the HD from the forum list, Duttys is always a good one.
Please not that you will void your warrany if you send it back to orange modded, you can restore it if you need to send it back.

I am sorry, as I said "new to xda", I did look around but did not know what ROM to pick so I asked for a bit of help, is it that much of a crime? I never flashed a ROM before... A bit more understanding takes you a long way.
Many thanks for your quick reply.
Adi

PM me if you need help..
I assume you're romanian...

Being new to xda can be a really pain in the ass.. If you aren't known around these forums it can be really hard to find anything here..
But when i read your post i see that you are asking for a "SIM free" rom .. You can't remove the sim lock by installing another rom.. But you can, as you are also asking, remove the orange branding ..
My suggestion is that, if you can't find the rom you are using as a install file, so that you can return to that if you flash another rom, you should dump the one on your phone first. But if you want another rom you need to flash hard spl first .. Take a look here and read it .. it should give you a better understanding ..
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone
~D

Thanks Da9L,
My phone is unlocked as I did it about 2 days ago, all I really want is the Orange Splash Screen off my screen.

atanase said:
Thanks Da9L,
My phone is unlocked as I did it about 2 days ago, all I really want is the Orange Splash Screen off my screen.
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Once you have flashed the hard slp the world is yours, if you want the htc rom you cant get it from here
http://www.duttythroy.net/download-area.html?func=fileinfo&id=293
I wouldnt flash it becuse you will need to install the fixes and its rather slow
I would go for duttys HD 1.7 rom, its got all the fixes installed and tweaked.
But if you need a hand just pm me or grab me on the old msn [email protected]

YAY!!
Many thanks all!!
I've made it! Oh God I am hard work.
Cheers!!

I managed to get the new Splash Screen on, but after that the Orange original Flash Splash Screen follows. Any way I can remove that??

atanase said:
... all I really want is the Orange Splash Screen off my screen.
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Believe me, once you get the hang of flashing and understand the improvements a custom ROM can make, you will want a lot more as just getting rid of the Splash Screen....

So guys, is there a way to delete the fancy Orange splash screen or do I need to do a complete ROM flash instead of just a splash screen flash?
Like I said above I did flash a new screen splash but after that I also get the original Orange one. I'm guessing that not the splash screen itself but just a flash file on the ROM. True?
Many thanks for your patient.
Adi

You're not providing much info:
i presume you flashed dutty?
and from your comments dutty didn't package a new splash screen. So you'll have to use custom RUU to flash a new splash screen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=435110
p.s. I know it might seem cruel telling you to use search etc... but with such amazing resources:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone
created by people of this forum which answers most of your questions... it gets immensely frustrating

Thank you!!
OK all, I managed to finally install a new HTC ROM(Linked from XDA ofc) and it's all working perfect, with all the futures that I wanted.
I would like to thank you all once again for helping and make me understand how WM 6.1 and ROM Flashing are working.
Adi

Am si eu nevoie de ajutor in a gasi un rom pe care sa mi mearga aplicatia igo 8
L am incercat pe cel al lui Dutty V 1.7 dar nu am reusit nik

How i can get back my original rom ?

hello everyone sorry for that but how can i get back to my original rom after flashing a new roms ( cooked roms i mean )
how can i get my original one the one i got when i bought the hd
thanks hope you tell me how .... cause when i do a hard reset it get me to the cooked rom i flashed

still waiting for answer is it this hard ????

Not Hard.
Find your (original) rom here:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Ship_exe
And flash

Thanks Gede, could you pl let me know steps to flash it. Thanks

Hi Gede, I could run the exe file and flashed the new rom. Many many thanks for your help.

It´s very easy. Just do it the same way you did for flashing any other ROM.
ravivermaindia said:
Thanks Gede, could you pl let me know steps to flash it. Thanks
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Help Im confused

This forum is confusing...i need to update my rom to whatever is the latest. Using SE update service it says i have the latest software but i doubt it!. Im with tmobile if that helps. Also, im hearing about windows 6.5 being out...how do i get it for free. I need one on one help through IM if possible.
Ive tried to read all the threads and forums but still dont get it. Ok, im slow but can i get help please?

inheritedhornet said:
This forum is confusing...i need to update my rom to whatever is the latest. Using SE update service it says i have the latest software but i doubt it!. Im with tmobile if that helps. Also, im hearing about windows 6.5 being out...how do i get it for free. I need one on one help through IM if possible.
Ive tried to read all the threads and forums but still dont get it. Ok, im slow but can i get help please?
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You need to do search my friend. Whatever your question is, try to search and you will find the answer.
In your case, if you like to flash your device to windows 6.5, you'll first need to do HardSPL. You can find the "how to" in this thread and this thread.
Then, you can choose and download any ROM you like. There are plenty of choices.
Just follow the instruction to flash the ROM....I think every instruction is clearly enough to understand.

I did search and i downloaded the hardSPL program but I didnt use it because it was going to download an older rom than the one i have right now.
How do you guys know which ROM to use? I just want the latest one.

inheritedhornet said:
I did search and i downloaded the hardSPL program but I didnt use it because it was going to download an older rom than the one i have right now.
How do you guys know which ROM to use? I just want the latest one.
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You have the latest from Sony.

harolds said:
You have the latest from Sony.
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I know...how about the latest that you guys have or is that it? thanks for replying to my thread btw guys.

inheritedhornet said:
I know...how about the latest that you guys have or is that it? thanks for replying to my thread btw guys.
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that's your decision you got a huge variety of ROM in the forum from different chefs... so check out, read and see what is better for you and your phone... GL !

I guess ill do a mini mini mani mo and pick one. thanks!
Oh one more question, so why is the Hard SPL trying to revert my current rom to an old one. Is that what I have to do?

inheritedhornet said:
I guess ill do a mini mini mani mo and pick one. thanks!
Oh one more question, so why is the Hard SPL trying to revert my current rom to an old one. Is that what I have to do?
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before flash any custom ROM you have to do hard-spl JUST ONCE THOUGH, have fun

hey!
1. you got the latest update for your ROM from SE. that means you are on a "official ROM" or "stock" ROM.
it's suppose to be running on windows mobile 6.1.
2. there is NO "official" 6.5 ROM for the X1 (yet)
3. when you see ROMs saying they are running on 6.5 they are called "custom" ROMs.
custom roms, as the word suggests, are customized by great chefs here on xda to maximize the capabilities of X1 and windows mobile,
that includes the latest updates either from SE or windows (or HTC)
4. there are also 6.1 custom roms
5. the date any custom rom is released suggests it is the latest.
6. there are different "cooks" who may release the same build/update
my suggestion:
try each rom one at a time. sooner or later you'll find one that will suit your taste.
(i think this is the norm here on xda ). and imho, this is how it should be.
if you want the latest agent_47 will not fail you. he's almost always has the latest updates.
if you want a simple & stable rom go for jack's. (with multi-language support)
for pure X1 & wm, look for spikegotti's rom or gtrab's
later you can try itje's, rotastrain's, killer8nl's, etc which are all great.
i hope that clears your confusion. enjoy!
be sure to hard-spl first.

aww you guys are so helpful. thanks im sorry but i will be sending you a PM if i need help. lol
biernes_atrece said:
hey!
1. you got the latest update for your ROM from SE. that means you are on a "official ROM" or "stock" ROM.
it's suppose to be running on windows mobile 6.1.
2. there is NO "official" 6.5 ROM for the X1 (yet)
3. when you see ROMs saying they are running on 6.5 they are called "custom" ROMs.
custom roms, as the word suggests, are customized by great chefs here on xda to maximize the capabilities of X1 and windows mobile,
that includes the latest updates either from SE or windows (or HTC)
4. there are also 6.1 custom roms
5. the date any custom rom is released suggests it is the latest.
6. there are different "cooks" who may release the same build/update
my suggestion:
try each rom one at a time. sooner or later you'll find one that will suit your taste.
(i think this is the norm here on xda ). and imho, this is how it should be.
if you want the latest agent_47 will not fail you. he's almost always has the latest updates.
if you want a simple & stable rom go for jack's. (with multi-language support)
for pure X1 & wm, look for spikegotti's rom or gtrab's
later you can try itje's, rotastrain's, killer8nl's, etc which are all great.
i hope that clears your confusion. enjoy!
be sure to hard-spl first.
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How to revmove the default Vodafone (UK) rom...?

Hi...i'v now had my touch pro 2 going about 4 months now and i'v really enjoed the phone
...but thanks to this website i'v discovered i can have my phone looking like a customized handset...
here's the problem...
i currently have ROM version: 1.14.161.6...
any time i try to upgrade the latest Energy ROM it ends up with a connection error...
i just bassically want to know what im doing wrong if anything...
please help............

Have you applied the Hard-SPL first?
There's some steps detailed in one of the stickys for flashing for the first time;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540

odafone removal
Firstly flash the phone by Hardspl- ing it, this allows you to install non certified roms onto it
secondly download and install energyrom ensuring you hae a fully charged battery
works a breeze
kaydash said:
Hi...i'v now had my touch pro 2 going about 4 months now and i'v really enjoed the phone
...but thanks to this website i'v discovered i can have my phone looking like a customized handset...
here's the problem...
i currently have ROM version: 1.14.161.6...
any time i try to upgrade the latest Energy ROM it ends up with a connection error...
i just bassically want to know what im doing wrong if anything...
please help............
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Please follow the flashing guide posted above.
Any problems, please use that thread instead of creating new ones.
Closed.
Thanks
Dave

Hellp !!! Cant not install new roms !!! Please help

i am using a t-mobile g1/htc dream
i cant not install any new roms i have tried cyanogen mod v5.0.8 but my phone keeps getting stuck on the g1 start up screen after installing the rom ....
and when i try to install cyanogen mod v6.0.0 ... it gives a status 7 error and aborts the installation
i have rooted my phone using the application universal androot... because i cant do it the normal way so i had to use the application..
the roms were downloaded using rom manager premium v2.0.2.6 and i am using clockworkmod recovery v2.5.0.1 ....
and my dream is currently running on the stock 1.6 my first time trying to update
can anyone give a set of instructions on what to do . or upload a video that will help???? please help ...!!!!!!!!!!

Woah woah, first of all if your gonna use cy 5 let it sit for a bit and it will start up. Its installin' the rom and all the other stuff.
And the reason why cy 6 doesn't work is cause you need danger/death spl flashed onto your device.
Make sure you do a factory wipe clean and follow all the steps below the ORIGINAL thread on here.
Good luck.
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App

Oh and by the way...cy 5 also needs danger/death spl flashed.
Look that up and make sure you follow the right steps.
If you do anything wrong, BYE BYE G1 it will brick.
So flash the radio first...and well just follow the steps...than flash cy 5.
Again...good luck.
:0)
Sent from my HTC Dream using XDA App

thanks alot ... my phone finally booted the rom .... thanks alot ... it actually worked

inayatg11 said:
thanks alot ... my phone finally booted the rom .... thanks alot ... it actually worked
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your welcome , i'm glad it did.
if anything let me know, i'm willin' to help.