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Rom update for a N00B

Hi Guys,
I have just found the (newest) ROM for my Mteor (RUU_MTeoR_1.34.251.1_1.38.00.10_HTCEUR_SHIP.rar) But I dont have ANY experience flashing my device with new ROMs
Should I just install this ROM and see what happens or do I have to make some extra actions to get this ROM properly installed?
Could anyone please help me (in a N00B language) to get my device updated?
I saw that some versions of the IPL (?) en SPL (?) makes differences, but I don't know what versions I use. What versions of IPL and SPL should I have?
THNX!

the original shipped rom updates depends on your device...
there is a "Code" called CID in the background...
with that upgrade you talking about you can flash only orig. HTC Devices (CID = QTEK_Z12) russian devices have QTEK_A07 ....
you can find that out when you connect with the term tool mtty for example...
but you could also try easiely flashing the shipped upgrade... when all works fine... if you have another cid there will be an error that you cid does not match... then you have to find a matching shipped upgrade..
if you want to flash a upgrade that not matches your cid you have to use sp3devs, DEV SSPL (have to use customRUUpdater) or his 77.7 SSPL (you can use orig. Shipped Updater)
i recommend that you first flash the latest orig. shipped update (1.34/1.38er Radio) after that you have to App unlock the device and then go on with WM6.1 ROM!

futureshock said:
the original shipped rom updates depends on your device...
there is a "Code" called CID in the background...
with that upgrade you talking about you can flash only orig. HTC Devices (CID = QTEK_Z12) russian devices have QTEK_A07 ....
you can find that out when you connect with the term tool mtty for example...
but you could also try easiely flashing the shipped upgrade... when all works fine... if you have another cid there will be an error that you cid does not match... then you have to find a matching shipped upgrade..
if you want to flash a upgrade that not matches your cid you have to use sp3devs, DEV SSPL (have to use customRUUpdater) or his 77.7 SSPL (you can use orig. Shipped Updater)
i recommend that you first flash the latest orig. shipped update (1.34/1.38er Radio) after that you have to App unlock the device and then go on with WM6.1 ROM!
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Alrighty!!!
I shall keep you informed about my progress. (first try to flash my device only using the original ROM)

I did it... JOEHOE!!!
The Rom only did not work... so I downgraded te SPL (?, via this forum) After the downgrade the Rom worked!!!

DaLuca said:
I did it... JOEHOE!!!
The Rom only did not work... so I downgraded te SPL (?, via this forum) After the downgrade the Rom worked!!!
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how did you downgrade the SPL?
version 1.10 is the new version from HTC (1.10>2.05)
version 2.05 is the old version from Qtek
BR

jerpelea said:
how did you downgrade the SPL?
version 1.10 is the new version from HTC (1.10>2.05)
version 2.05 is the old version from Qtek
BR
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=319448
Read the third reply... This worked for me!

DaLuca said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=319448
Read the third reply... This worked for me!
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you did not downgrade the SPL you upgraded it
1.10>1.09>2.05

jerpelea said:
you did not downgrade the SPL you upgraded it
1.10>1.09>2.05
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oh... hmm... okay... sorry! Thats why the topic-title is "Rom update for a N00B"
But thanks that you cleared this question.

Lots of research done, nearly ready to start. Some questions...

Will be receiving a HTC TyTN II. It will be Orange branded and sim locked.
I understand the first thing will be to install Hard SPL.
1. Now, I read somewhere that HTC haven't released any official ROMs of their own with Windows Mobile 6.1. Why is it that the Shipped ROMs wiki page has them here?
2. Whether or not they are HTC's own 6.1 ROMs, there are three I'm willing to try. They are (and I'm just copying and pasting these from the Shipped ROMs wiki page):
3.03.405.0 (Radio 1.64.06.04) updated original WWE found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365047
3.02.405.0 (Radio 1.58.26.20) original WWE found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365068
3.28.405.0 (Radio 1.65.16.25) original HTC WWE (World Wide English) found here http://rapidshare.com/files/1170540....0_radio_sign_25.83.40.02_1.65.16.25_Ship.zip​
These three seem to be "original" HTC Windows Mobile 6.1 ROMs. All are worldwide English. So what's the difference between each? Should I simply assume the one with the higher version number is the better one?

they have released wm6.1 check htc.com....
htc e-club...

tak.japan said:
they have released wm6.1 check htc.com....
htc e-club...
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Thanks for confirming for me. I can't check the e-Club yet as I will be getting the phone maybe tomorrow. Anyhow, I really just want the original (and latest if possible) HTC Windows Mobile 6.1 ROM. Which should I pick form the list in the original post. Is one of them the same as the current one on HTC's e-Club?

tak.japan said:
they have released wm6.1 check htc.com....
htc e-club...
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As your kaiser is Orange branded you will not be able to download from HTC, i wont recognise your imei. You should be able to find a link here, just root about the threads a bit. I'd start with the XDA kaiser wiki.

yardie.spike said:
As your kaiser is Orange branded you will not be able to download from HTC, i wont recognise your imei. You should be able to find a link here, just root about the threads a bit. I'd start with the XDA kaiser wiki.
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Thanks. Yup, I found 3 that seem to be HTC originals. Don't know how up to date they are with HTC's e-Club but they should do. From the three I have found below, I'm assuming the higher version is the latest (3.28.405.0), but why does the Shipped ROMs Wiki page not just delete the other 2 and keep the latest one?
Here are the 3 I found:
3.03.405.0 (Radio 1.64.06.04) updated original WWE found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365047
3.02.405.0 (Radio 1.58.26.20) original WWE found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=365068
3.28.405.0 (Radio 1.65.16.25) original HTC WWE (World Wide English) found here http://rapidshare.com/files/11705402...16.25_Ship.zip​
Question 1: Which should I go for, the one I'm assuming as the latest (3.28.405.0), or are all three completely different things?
Question 2: Do these HTC ROMs include all the bundled HTC software that would normally come on an original HTC TyTN II Kaiser?
I'd really like these 2 questions answered before I try the upgrade.

yrsmart said:
why does the Shipped ROMs Wiki page not just delete the other 2 and keep the latest one?
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Some users have better luck with older versions, or older radios. Newest isn't always better
yrsmart said:
Question 1: Which should I go for, the one I'm assuming as the latest (3.28.405.0), or are all three completely different things?
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Appear to be different build versions an different radios, Some builds/radios work better for some users than others.
yrsmart said:
Question 2: Do these HTC ROMs include all the bundled HTC software that would normally come on an original HTC TyTN II Kaiser?
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Read the thread attached to them., it will tell you what comes with the rom and what doesn't
yrsmart said:
I'd really like these 2 questions answered before I try the upgrade.
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Hope this helped in some way. The best way to find the best ROM/Radio is to try them all and see what suits you the best.

Just remember that you will need to unlock the phone too, otherwise installing a new radio (which is needed for WM6.1) will lock your phone and require an unlock code. There is free software on this site to do that for you. Just follow it to the letter and try and use sim cards that are not sim code locked (which i done and had so many problems getting it unlocked)

If it arrives soon you have a very good chance it will have 6.1. If not there is a 6.1 update for download on the Orange UK 6.1 thread. With this you wouldn't have to 'crack' it and invalidate any warranty?
This is what I did and then load the cabs you want. I think every htc cab you could ever need is in here.

rlatarche said:
Just remember that you will need to unlock the phone too, otherwise installing a new radio (which is needed for WM6.1) will lock your phone and require an unlock code. There is free software on this site to do that for you. Just follow it to the letter and try and use sim cards that are not sim code locked (which i done and had so many problems getting it unlocked)
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I think we are referring to Security unlocking. This process ensures that you phone cannot become bricked by installing the latest radios from HTC that have extra security. Without security unlock you cannot downgrade these radios without a tool called FrankenKaiser.
I'd recommend Sec Unlock for every user, It can be re-locked later if need be.
Thanks
Dave

Yes but the Orange UK phones are radio locked too, which requires the phone to sim unlocked and HardSPL installed to (To prevent Bricking)

stuart-online said:
If it arrives soon you have a very good chance it will have 6.1. If not there is a 6.1 update for download on the Orange UK 6.1 thread. With this you wouldn't have to 'crack' it and invalidate any warranty?
This is what I did and then load the cabs you want. I think every htc cab you could ever need is in here.
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Thank you all for your replies.
The phone will have Windows Mobile 6.1 on it, but it's Orange branded with Orange's bloatware. I would prefer just installing the default HTC ROMs. It's also going to be SIM locked to Orange (I confirmed all this before purchase). But, buying the Orange one also worked out cheaper for me.
Question 1:The first thing I'm going to try is SIM unlocking it, while keeping the Orange ROM as it is. Then I'll try a non-Orange SIM card and see if it works. Will I be able to simply unlock the SIM by just using KaiserUnlocker.exe?
Question 2:After that, if I don't like the Orange branded Windows Mobile 6.1, isn't it simply a case of installing HardSPL v3.x.x (latest) and then continuing with the HTC ROM flash procedure as found here?
Question 3:I've just read some replies above about security unlocking. I'll need to do that as well? Is it automatic as part of HardSPL version 3.x.x?
Sorry for all the questions, I've done and still am researching the Wiki/stickies. I figure it'll save time if I clarify the steps now before attempting anything risky.

yrsmart said:
Thank you all for your replies.
The phone will have Windows Mobile 6.1 on it, but it's Orange branded with Orange's bloatware. I would prefer just installing the default HTC ROMs. It's also going to be SIM locked to Orange (I confirmed all this before purchase). But, buying the Orange one also worked out cheaper for me.
Question 1:The first thing I'm going to try is SIM unlocking it, while keeping the Orange ROM as it is. Then I'll try a non-Orange SIM card and see if it works. Will I be able to simply unlock the SIM by just using KaiserUnlocker.exe?
Question 2:After that, if I don't like the Orange branded Windows Mobile 6.1, isn't it simply a case of installing HardSPL v3.x.x (latest) and then continuing with the HTC ROM flash procedure as found here?
Question 3:I've just read some replies above about security unlocking. I'll need to do that as well? Is it automatic as part of HardSPL version 3.x.x?
Sorry for all the questions, I've done and still am researching the Wiki/stickies. I figure it'll save time if I clarify the steps now before attempting anything risky.
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You must have Hard SPL v1 OliPof to use the Kaiser SIM Unlocker (from here)
The security unlock is not part of the Hard SPL 3.* process, there is a seperate thread by jocky on Security unlocking.
Thanks
Dave

DaveShaw said:
You must have Hard SPL v1 OliPof to use the Kaiser SIM Unlocker (from here)
The security unlock is not part of the Hard SPL 3.* process, there is a seperate thread by jocky on Security unlocking.
Thanks
Dave
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Ah, but then the KaiserUnlocker says I must also be on a Windows Mobile 6.0 ROM to SIM unlock it, and my Orange phone will come with a 6.1 ROM. And on the HardSPL v3 FAQ, it says if you're on a 6.1 ROM, you should use HardSPL v3.
So, does this mean I can't unlock the SIM, without first installing HardSPL v3, downgrading to a HTC 6.0 ROM, then installing HardSPL v1, use KaiserUnlocker, then install HardSPL v3 again and upgrade to HTC 6.1 ROM?
Or what better option does an Orange-branded HTC TyTN II Windows Mobile 6.1 Sim-locked phone have?

yrsmart said:
Ah, but then the KaiserUnlocker says I must also be on a Windows Mobile 6.0 ROM to SIM unlock it, and my Orange phone will come with a 6.1 ROM. And on the HardSPL v3 FAQ, it says if you're on a 6.1 ROM, you should use HardSPL v3.
So, does this mean I can't unlock the SIM, without first installing HardSPL v3, downgrading to a HTC 6.0 ROM, then installing HardSPL v1, use KaiserUnlocker, then install HardSPL v3 again and upgrade to HTC 6.1 ROM?
Or what better option does an Orange-branded HTC TyTN II Windows Mobile 6.1 Sim-locked phone have?
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Install Hard SPL v3 and try the SIM Unlock, sometimes it will work, if it fails, downgrade to Hard SPL v1 and Flash a WM6.0 ROM. Then Sim unlock, then Flash the 3.* Hard SPL and a WM6.1 ROM & Radio.
Thanks
Dave

DaveShaw said:
Install Hard SPL v3 and try the SIM Unlock, sometimes it will work, if it fails, downgrade to Hard SPL v1 and Flash a WM6.0 ROM. Then Sim unlock, then Flash the 3.* Hard SPL and a WM6.1 ROM & Radio.
Thanks
Dave
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Excellent, I will try this method and let you know how it goes. Thanks.

HTC Diamond ROM upgrade

Hello All,
I am living in israel and I bought HTC Diamond unlocked from US about 2 weeks ago, when i enter phone S/N in order to download ROM upgrade I get a message: "Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device. " so I try to enter different S/N and finaly succeed to download: RUU_Diamond_HTC_Europe_1.93.401.2_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.29.25.12_1.00.25.05_Ship.exe
I tried to upgrade but I get a message: "this upgrade utility cannot be used for your pda phone"
why? does anyone had such a problem?
thanks in advance.

hello dude,
You will need to flash HardSPL first, to flash the rom.
or get the CID unlocked.
Search this site it has all the answers you need.
if you can post the seril number you used to download the rom, here so we can use it to down load roms that would be great.

hi to u 2 : )
can you explain about Hardspl?
serial I used: HT827GN20545

htako75 said:
hi to u 2 : )
can you explain about Hardspl?
serial I used: HT827GN20545
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Everything you need to know about Hardspl can be found at the link below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=416211

How can I know which HardSPL is suitable for my Diamond?
You can see my Diamond ver at my signature, if it is necessary for determine the HardSPL I need.
Thanks.

htako75 said:
How can I know which HardSPL is suitable for my Diamond?
You can see my Diamond ver at my signature, if it is necessary for determine the HardSPL I need.
Thanks.
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follow the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=415955
download tool for hardSPL
your HTC diamond will be unlocked and you can flash any ROM

With regards to attempting an upgrade using the recently released "official ROM" from the HTC website, am I correct in thinking the following:
* With a HTC Touch Diamond on Orange UK, I only need to use the SIGNED HardSPL because the phone is locked but the ROM offered on the HTC website is from HTC itself and therefore signed??
* With just this offical ROM, does the "Radio" also needed to be updated separately somehow? Or if I don't want/need to change the radio on my Diamond, then I just install the ROM update only?
Thanks in advance..

I download: Hard-SPL-Diamond-OliNex.zip
when I tried to install HardSPL it was written: 1.30 OliNex.
should it supposed to be 1.40 OliNex?
please advice.
Thanks.

In addition, I finaly take a risk and upgraded that HardSPL - it is 1.30 Olinex instead of 1.40. (I still don't understand why?)
The problem is that I tried to upgrade 3 different 1.93 ROM but every one of them don't really working it's stuck on 0% and after ~5 min I get Error 264.
Does anyone had such an Error?
please advice.
Thanks in advance.

try 1.40 oilnex

I used 1.93Olinex Unsigned for mine

Hi everyone,
Finally I succeeded to upgrade the ROM. (1.93.401.2 WWE)
The problem was that I tried to upgrade it with singed HardSPL (that is why it was 1.30 ver instead of 1.40).
Newbie life isn't so easy
Thanks to all of you.

Applying HTC ROM Upgrade on Vodafone

I have a Vodafone branded Touch Pro 2 running ROM version 1.14.161.5. I have managed to download the latest HTC ROM upgrade 1.19.401.1 which is on the HTC website, but yet everytime I attempt to install it I keep getting an error message (294) informing me that there is an invalid vendor ID and that the update cannot be used for my PDA.
As Vodafone take an eternity to bring out ROM upgrades - and also the fact that I can't stand their annoying red theme - I wanted to ditch the Vodafone ROM and install the new HTC ROM so any ideas?
Cheers,

hard SPL your handset, then you can install any rhodium rom you want on it.
Thats what i did.

Go to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550131
and follow instructions, it is so easy and safe as long as u follow the instructions strictly.

Your Vendor is Vodafone, not HTC. If you want to upgrade you should use the Hard SPL first.
Follow the link above.
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Dave

Unable to upgrade to Win Mobile 6.5

Hi
Quiet new to this, I have a HTC Touch Pro 2 and I downloaded "RUU_Rhodium_S_HTC_Europe_1.86.401.0_Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.17_Signed_Ship" ROM update. (Win Mobile 6.5)
But when I run it I return with an error saying ERROR [294] : INVALID VENDER ID! Why might this be?
Originally this PDA was on vodafone UK which has been unlocked!
Apprreciate your help!
Thanks!

davin64 said:
Hi
Quiet new to this, I have a HTC Touch Pro 2 and I downloaded "RUU_Rhodium_S_HTC_Europe_1.86.401.0_Radio_Rhodium_4.49.25.17_Signed_Ship" ROM update. (Win Mobile 6.5)
But when I run it I return with an error saying ERROR [294] : INVALID VENDER ID! Why might this be?
Originally this PDA was on vodafone UK which has been unlocked!
Apprreciate your help!
Thanks!
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Go through this thread and you will be fine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550540
Cheers

Even though your phone has been unlocked, the installation routines will only let you install Vodafone-specific ROMs. If you HardSPL your phone (see the stickies) then you'll be able to flash whatever ROM you like, an official one or a "cooked" one from this forum.