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To our gurus (DES, Olipro, lvsw, mun_rus, ...): Help me get started on ROM cooking

Hello,
I may be new to this scene but I am very interested in being a helpful member of this community. Specifically, I would like to make a german GPS-enabled ROM from a romdump.
I found a lot of very usefull information on this board and the wiki. However I'm a little afraid to brick my little P3600 in the process.
So here are my questions to the XDA-Developer gurus:
1) Any suggestions on what NOT to do, i.e. which actions can potentially brick a device
2) Can I take any safety precautions that make the ROM cooking life easier or safer?
3) Could one of you help me by chat (IRC, ICQ, MSN, Skype) in case I have some specific issues?
4) Any other comments, interesting howtos or must-reads?
Thanks in advance, I hope I'll be able to pull this off.
PS: Also if someone with a german GPS-enabled ROM reads this, please contact me! I need a romdump first

ZakMcRofl said:
1) Any suggestions on what NOT to do, i.e. which actions can potentially brick a device
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1) Use aChefs utils 2.0 only.
2) Don't forget to check your ouput OS.nb file with OCchecker by Olipro
3) You should have SPL 1.01 MFG, coz if your device doesn't boot you wont be able to use sspl for downgrade.
4) Read more about bootloader commands
5) Don't use special tytn's tools for rom coocking, coz there is some difference. You have big risk to brick your device if you flash it.
6) You need some resource editor tool and you should know how to sign the ouput files
7) You do all at your own risk

Thanks mun_rus that is very helpful.
Concerning 5): I intend to follow these tutorials:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HowtoDumpRom
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_HowtoReconstruct
As far as I can tell all those tools are not TYTN-specific, right?
By the way, I think its great that you give "newbie"-cooks a chance. Maybe I'll soon be able to return something to this great community!

Concerning 5): I intend to follow these tutorials:
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Use aChef tools for creating dump and reconstructing a rom) it's more easier

If by "aChef Tools" you mean this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=294364&highlight=achef
I don't see any mention of a dumping tool. Maybe i used the term cooking wrong: I want to produce a flashable ROM from a ROM dump that somebody else will do.
In my mind the steps should be:
1) Dump german GPS ROM
2) Extract all files from part02.raw
3) Reconstruct os using any proper tool (you recommend aChef)
4) Check os.nb with OCchecker
5) Flash os.nb to my Trinity (install Hard-SPL first)
6) Flash radio ROM with GPS support to my Trinity (actually its already on there
7) Enjoy german GPS rom
8) Make it easy for others to flash, maybe package of OS and radio ROM.
Any corrections?

Spl 1.01 Mfg
mun_rus said:
...You should have SPL 1.01 MFG, coz if your device doesn't boot you wont be able to use sspl for downgrade...
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mun_rus, where can we download this bootloader version? I am in desperate need of it.
Thank you!

prsnow said:
mun_rus, where can we download this bootloader version? I am in desperate need of it.
Thank you!
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Ive got this bootloader when i unlocked my phone with imeicheck unlocker. I don't know where you can download it.

mun_rus said:
Ive got this bootloader when i unlocked my phone with imeicheck unlocker. I don't know where you can download it.
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But you won't dump it and post it here, will you?

[ROM] Upgrade ROM from German to English

Hi,
I have since one week a Blackstone from Drei (www.drei.at):
ROM 1.56.407.2 (43972) ger
Datum 04/03/09
CE OS 5.2.20769 build 20769.1.4.5
Change the language i think is not possible without to install English-ROM.
If i try to download ROM-upgrade from htc/support (http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportDownload) with my Serial Number i get always the german-version.
Theoretic if i have the Serial Number from "English" Device probable i can change the language from german to english.
It is correct?
If yes, how can i get this english Serial Number? Perhaps exchange with someone from this Forum?
regards
Thomas

don't think about some serialnumbers to get from here. just open your eyes, choose a rom of your choice and here we go. you'll find also the latest HTC roms here somewhere around or linked.

djevaHD said:
Hi,
I have since one week a Blackstone from Drei (www.drei.at):
ROM 1.56.407.2 (43972) ger
Datum 04/03/09
CE OS 5.2.20769 build 20769.1.4.5
Change the language i think is not possible without to install English-ROM.
If i try to download ROM-upgrade from htc/support (http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportDownload) with my Serial Number i get always the german-version.
Theoretic if i have the Serial Number from "English" Device probable i can change the language from german to english.
It is correct?
If yes, how can i get this english Serial Number? Perhaps exchange with someone from this Forum?
regards
Thomas
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Even if you downloaded the WWE-ROM here you cannot flash it becuase your Device is CID-locked. You habe to unlock it first. Even for this you could have found the Info in this forum.
Good luck!

Hi,
My Device is't locked. I did this over sim-unlocker.com.
From other side i'm not professional or guru. I thought as much that serialnumber should be no problem (i will give my serialnumber without problems).
Anyway " just open your eyes, choose a rom of your choice and here we go."
Its easy to say...
regards
Thomas

Hi again,
I have HD Device with German Version:
ROM: RUU_BlackStone_HTC_GER_1.56.407.2_Radio_52.60.25.33_1.12.25.16DE_Ship.exe
But i want English version (WWE).
Is is possible with install of this ROM:
RUU_BlackStone_HKCSL_WWE_1.57.831.1_Radio_52.64.25.34_1.14.25.24_Ship.exe
My logic says yes but i'm not Professional. Has anyone experience before i do this?
regards
T.

that rom is the latest official rom.
but i would recommend to install hspl before.
see my signature.
you might also think about flashing custom roms

djevaHD said:
Hi again,
I have HD Device with German Version:
ROM: RUU_BlackStone_HTC_GER_1.56.407.2_Radio_52.60.25.33_1.12.25.16DE_Ship.exe
But i want English version (WWE).
Is is possible with install of this ROM:
RUU_BlackStone_HKCSL_WWE_1.57.831.1_Radio_52.64.25.34_1.14.25.24_Ship.exe
My logic says yes but i'm not Professional. Has anyone experience before i do this?
regards
T.
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1. You have to CID-Unlock your device
2. You should use Hard-SPL (or at least USPL)
3. Choose any WWE-version of ROM and flash it
But first of all: read how to flash you device in oder to keep it alive. It´s easy but you have to read.
Some threads ahead is the following sticky one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377

Hi all,
At first thank you for the answers!
Second: What do you mean Sir, "to keep alive the device"? Is this upgrade dangerous? If yes then i will not do this. I will keep my german version.
I'm still a greenhorn and i need more information regarding the threads 505377 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377).
I have already read this threads and i'm little bit confused. I checked that my SPL is: SPL-1.54.0000.
So, the steps:
1. Install Hard-SPL (of course - successful).
- should i take all files for HSPL and go to "post2"?
1. HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip
2. USPL GUI v 2.5.zip
3. RUU_Signed_Blackstone_stockSPL154.zip
4. BlackstoneRUUWrapper.zip
5. SSPL-Manual-TouchHD.zip
- "post2" page:
1. HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip (equal with the 1. above)
2. A 1.56+ based rom- Dutty's XT 3.7 --> what is this?
3. BlackstoneRUUWrapper.zip (equal with the 4. file above)
4. SSPL-Manual-TouchHD.zip (equal with the 5. file above)
result: Do i need "USPL GUI v 2.5.zip" and "RUU_Signed_Blackstone_stockSPL154.zip" and what about "A 1.56+ based rom- Dutty's XT 3.7" ?
Please explanation of "Place your phone into its bootloader." Sir.
This?
- Turn it off.
- Hold the volume down button while you press the power on button.
- You should see a tri-color screen with some text.
- Plug in your phone to your computer via USB. At the very bottom of the screen it should show USB.
2. If the first is OK then install the Englich Version: "RUU_BlackStone_HKCSL_WWE_1.57.831.1_Radio_52.64.25 .34_1.14.25.24_Ship.exe"
or i need something else?
I will be very grateful for any help and suppor?
regards from Graz-Austria
Thomas

djevaHD said:
Hi all,
At first thank you for the answers!
Second: What do you mean Sir, "to keep alive the device"? Is this upgrade dangerous? If yes then i will not do this. I will keep my german version.
I'm still a greenhorn and i need more information regarding the threads 505377 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377).
I have already read this threads and i'm little bit confused. I checked that my SPL is: SPL-1.54.0000.
So, the steps:
1. Install Hard-SPL (of course - successful).
- should i take all files for HSPL and go to "post2"?
1. HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip
2. USPL GUI v 2.5.zip
3. RUU_Signed_Blackstone_stockSPL154.zip
4. BlackstoneRUUWrapper.zip
5. SSPL-Manual-TouchHD.zip
- "post2" page:
1. HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip (equal with the 1. above)
2. A 1.56+ based rom- Dutty's XT 3.7 --> what is this?
3. BlackstoneRUUWrapper.zip (equal with the 4. file above)
4. SSPL-Manual-TouchHD.zip (equal with the 5. file above)
result: Do i need "USPL GUI v 2.5.zip" and "RUU_Signed_Blackstone_stockSPL154.zip" and what about "A 1.56+ based rom- Dutty's XT 3.7" ?
Please explanation of "Place your phone into its bootloader." Sir.
This?
- Turn it off.
- Hold the volume down button while you press the power on button.
- You should see a tri-color screen with some text.
- Plug in your phone to your computer via USB. At the very bottom of the screen it should show USB.
2. If the first is OK then install the Englich Version: "RUU_BlackStone_HKCSL_WWE_1.57.831.1_Radio_52.64.25 .34_1.14.25.24_Ship.exe"
or i need something else?
I will be very grateful for any help and suppor?
regards from Graz-Austria
Thomas
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upgrading rom (official or custom) is always a critical moment. you can break your device. hspl will make sure that you can restart your flashing procedure.
i have been using wm devices for years now and flashing have become to one of my hobies. so i am quite familiar with flashing but even for me it was hard to really understand the thread you mentioned above.
i have chosen to install hspl instead of uspl because this is what i have been using on other devices for years now (to other readers who are in favour of uspl: yes of course uspl is also very good, blablabla) but let's give newbies a clear start and he can decide later for other spls)
to answer the first question: you only need one spl which is in this case 1.56olinex. nothing more and nothing else.
now you are prepared to install any rom you like
and yes - what you described is the bootloader
second question:
yes, you can install that rom. again, here are many roms you can install.
but i see that you are very cautious - in this case you should really go to htc website (as you did), enter your serial number and install the rom htc is providing you with (even if it is not the language you prefer).

Hi
Yes, Sir i'm very cautious because i'm not profi. Thank you for the tip but..
I still don't know which file i need (Step 1 - Install spl) to install the Hard-SPL. Only "HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip"?
The second step is clear.
Thank you a lot
regards
Thomas

correct.
once hspl is installed there is no reason to be cautious anymore
it does not make any difference in flashing official roms or custom roms.

Ok i'm not cautious anymore. All i need is only one file namely, the "HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip".
Should I follow the references from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377 ?
First i need .NET 3.5.
Then regarding: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3930436&postcount=2 It concerns the following ...
HSPL1 - Downloads (i got it!)
HSPL2 - Flash new SPL (1.56.OliNex or HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.exe) (i got it!)
HSPL3 - Check SPL version (i got it!)
HSPL4 - Flash new 1.56+ rom Why? I did this in HSPL2
What is that -> "A 1.56+ based rom- Dutty's XT 3.7".
regards
Thomas

in step hspl2 you updated your spl. this has nothing to do with flashing the rom (i.e. OS) itself, which you do in step hspl4.
"A 1.56+ based rom- Dutty's XT 3.7" means that you should from now on only flash roms whose version number is 1.56 or above (and dutty's rom XT3.7 is just one of them). all the latest roms here are based on version 1.56 or higher. but no problem if you flash an older rom. you will see screen color prolems right after booting. just reflash the correct rom.
but i have to admit that the tutorial would need some tuning in terms of clarification.

let´s say it in easy words:
The SPL of a device is like the BIOS of your PC.
All devices are locked by the providers in this SPL.
eg. if u buy an O2 Blackstone, you´re only able to flash O2 roms,
if u buy the official HTC Blackstone, you´re only able to flash official HTC Roms for your Region (in your case GER) ...
This lock is called CID Lock or Country-ID Lock.
To remove this lock, you have 2 options:
You can temporarly remove the lock just to flash any other ROM. After the rom is flashed and the device reboots, it´s locked again. (If anything goes wrong here, u need a Rom from your Provider matching your CID to recover the device!!) <- so if you want to do this, you need USPL
You can also permanantly remove the lock, and flash anything you want by flashing to a patched SPL. <- if you want to do this, you have to take HSPL by Olinex.
Pro and Cons:
If u take USPL, you will keep your (original) SPL, but still locked to your provider. You´ll need a official Rom matching your CID to restore when something goes wrong.
If u take HSPL, you can simply flash anything you want and how much you want. But you can get problems with warrenty if the device has technical problems in the future. When problems occure and you have to send the device to repair, you can flash an official Rom containing a official SPL or just an official (stock) SPL. But only if u are still able to flash
It´s your decition. I prefer HSPL...

Problems after flashing O2-Rom: Version 1.57.207.1

hi,
after flashing the new O2 rom the hspl-flash-tool (1.56.OliNex) breaks up with the message "update error".
it seems that the new rom locket it.
is there any solution to unlock it?
thx

Katana1234 said:
any solution
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look here: [USPL] - Blackstone USPL, or how to keep your stock SPL and flash cooked ROMs

Please post rom flashing problems in the Dummies Guide to flashing thread.
There are a few different Update Error codes though. Did you get a number with the error eg 262 or 280 as they mean different things

starbase64 said:
look here: [USPL] - Blackstone USPL, or how to keep your stock SPL and flash cooked ROMs
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ClydeB1 said:
Please post rom flashing problems in the Dummies Guide to flashing thread.
There are a few different Update Error codes though. Did you get a number with the error eg 262 or 280 as they mean different things
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thx 4 ur fast answers. i don't want to get a uspl, my prob is that i can't flash any other spl anymore.
after trying out a new 6.5, i had to reflash it because of an green-screen problem.
and since i flashed the new O2 version 1.57.207.1 im not able to flash any spl or rom. the only error i see is "update error" which seems to be a lock problem...

Katana1234 said:
thx 4 ur fast answers. i don't want to get a uspl, my prob is that i can't flash any other spl anymore.
after trying out a new 6.5, i had to reflash it because of an green-screen problem.
and since i flashed the new O2 version 1.57.207.1 im not able to flash any spl or rom. the only error i see is "update error" which seems to be a lock problem...
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As I asked earlier? What is the number of the error you get as there are different meanings to each one of these?
Also, the mods will close this thread down, so please take any other questions to the Dummies Guide thread.

ClydeB1 said:
As I asked earlier? What is the number of the error you get as there are different meanings to each one of these?
Also, the mods will close this thread down, so please take any other questions to the Dummies Guide thread.
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ERROR [262] : UPDATE ERROR
This error occurs during the CE ROM code upgrade process.
Solution: If this happens, you can just soft-reset the device and run RUU again. The update process will then continue.
Note: At this stage, the Wince is destroyed; instead, it is in upgrade mode.
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btw: soft reset didn't help

Please post in dummies guide thread. No need for another thread
Thread closed

[ROM] NEW Official HTC INDIA ROM version 1.59.XXX INSTALLATION ERROR !!!!!

For those who have not checked this out, there is a new ROM available on HTC website>India.
http://www.htc.com/in/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=698&news_id=281
More details click on the above link...
ENJOY !!!
Downloading it now...will update about my experience with it !
EDIT: Faced an error while installing it....posted the details below...CAN ANYONE GUIDE ME HOW TO UPGRADE ROM PROPERLY

can anyone upload to rapidshare?

already posted 2 days back...
check here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=566483&page=3

Yes ! can you give a miror ?

http://rapidshare.com/files/2879222...9.707.0_Radio_52.62.25.34_1.13.25.24_Ship.exe

Hi!!! Has anyone tried to upgrade the ROm as yet... Well I have tried and failed. I have HSPL 1.56 Olinex installed and have searched through the WIKI entirely but not gotten anywhere...
The thing is that wen i connect the phone and try to install the ROM, it goes into Bootloader and I get error 202 [Connection error]
I have searched the wiki, but for that error msg, it only says connect the device againa and make sure activesync is enabled...well i have already ensured all the things mentioned but still facing the same issue...PLZ HELP !!!!

blitzkrieg7710 said:
Hi!!! Has anyone tried to upgrade the ROm as yet... Well I have tried and failed. I have HSPL 1.56 Olinex installed and have searched through the WIKI entirely but not gotten anywhere...
The thing is that wen i connect the phone and try to install the ROM, it goes into Bootloader and I get error 202 [Connection error]
I have searched the wiki, but for that error msg, it only says connect the device againa and make sure activesync is enabled...well i have already ensured all the things mentioned but still facing the same issue...PLZ HELP !!!!
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read carefully this topic.it really helps you.upgrade your hd through uspl 2.5 version.
link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462347

No idea why HTC is releasing this rom now "OFFICIALLY" as they.
The rom date says 17th April, 2009 and this was available at http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Ship_exe if I'm not wrong.

jatinder said:
read carefully this topic.it really helps you.upgrade your hd through uspl 2.5 version.
link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=462347
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Hi ! Thx for the response, although could anyone tell me whether I can flash another rom even if I have HSPL 1.56 installed and overwrite it with USPL???? or how as I have read the thread mentioned int the above post and it still keeps pointing me towards installing USPL...can smone throw sm more light on this???

USPL Cannot be installed on your phone!!!
blitzkrieg7710 said:
Hi ! Thx for the response, although could anyone tell me whether I can flash another rom even if I have HSPL 1.56 installed and overwrite it with USPL???? or how as I have read the thread mentioned int the above post and it still keeps pointing me towards installing USPL...can smone throw sm more light on this???
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Uspl is not something you flash on to your phone like the hardspl, it is executed in your windows operating system of your personal computer, it is like a medium which allows to flash unsigned ROMs on to the HTC blackstone a.k.a HTC Touch HD from your computer. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7 be sure to downgrade your drivers and disable the driver signature enforcement in vista and Windows 7 and yes you can flash other ROMs by using Uspl even if you have hardspl on your device because it will not overwrite yout Hardspl. Try searching and reading through the forum for the answers. i hope i have shed enough light for you to pass through your problem. have fun flashing. enjoy

[Q] guys cannot update my x1 help!!!!

hey guys please help me i'm update my x1 using sony ericsson update service...
wenever i try updating it says "Phones software modified cannot update" and i've never modified anything... & never updated before...
plz help...
my x1 specs...
os version 5.2.21891(21891.5.0.88)
manila version 2.5.20113030.0
rom version 07.feb.2011
rom date 11/20/09
radio version 1.14.25.55
protocol version 52.65.25.34u
im using default or stock rom (ENERGY ROM)...
and rom version shows date not version...
plz help me guys...
thanx in advance...

noone answering him? Oo
dude, you're running a custom-rom, that's why seus is blocking you. read up on how to manually flash a rom, because that's what you have to do.

caliban2 said:
noone answering him? Oo
dude, you're running a custom-rom, that's why seus is blocking you. read up on how to manually flash a rom, because that's what you have to do.
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aah...can u help me out??? to manually flash a rom????.... a link or something??? what i've to do???

guys no 1's helping???

It happened to me once.
Regarding you have "manila version 2.5.20113030.0" and your OS version, you have a custom ROM installed, and this means also you have HSPL installed in your device.
To get your device recognized by SE update service, you have to flash a *stock* ROM, and also a stock SPL.
After doing these two steps, your device will be recognized.
You must be familiar with flashing ROMs, and you should search the whole forum for stock ROMs and SPL, before attempting to flash anything..(I'm not responsible for any damage)
As a suggestion, refer to this thread for a detailed info on the subject
and also this thread for Stock SPL (see "extra how to: how to restore Stock SPL for warranty reasons." section)

ElectroDoc said:
It happened to me once.
Regarding you have "manila version 2.5.20113030.0" and your OS version, you have a custom ROM installed, and this means also you have HSPL installed in your device.
To get your device recognized by SE update service, you have to flash a *stock* ROM, and also a stock SPL.
After doing these two steps, your device will be recognized.
You must be familiar with flashing ROMs, and you should search the whole forum for stock ROMs and SPL, before attempting to flash anything..(I'm not responsible for any damage)
As a suggestion, refer to this thread for a detailed info on the subject
and also this thread for Stock SPL (see "extra how to: how to restore Stock SPL for warranty reasons." section)
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Hello please help my Sony Ericsson X 1 Rom 1.05.931.10 Radio 1.06.25.29 Manila 2.5.20212114.0 Wi-Fi connection is working, but I can not open a webpage or use any program that uses the Net also how enter the Settings text messages do not know where please help please

sorry for late reply... but can u thread me to stock rom and stock spl plzzz....

Unfortunately, the Xperia X1 is now an old device, and the links to its stock items are rare and not working any more.
I managed to find links for the stock ROM (Generic UK WWE, latest version provided by SE which is R3A)
Here it is:
Part 1
Part 2
After you download the two parts, rename the file extension from .image to .nbh, and if you are using the SD card method, rename the file to kovsimg.nbh
Be sure to read about flashing ROMs and changing the SPL, if you did it the wrong way you may damage your device.

thanx i'll try and tell u soon...