I had a Palm Pre and was used to Preware for custom roms. Now I have an HD7 and want to install the Next Gen custom Rom. I have no idea on how to do that on these phones. I have done roms on my old Samsung Intercept Android and Palm Pre-.
Can anyone give me a quick run down on the method of madness of doing this.
Thanks in advance.
blackhawk7188 said:
I had a Palm Pre and was used to Preware for custom roms. Now I have an HD7 and want to install the Next Gen custom Rom. I have no idea on how to do that on these phones. I have done roms on my old Samsung Intercept Android and Palm Pre-.
Can anyone give me a quick run down on the method of madness of doing this.
Thanks in advance.
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The very first thing you should need to do is flashing hspl or rspl to your device! follow this link and follow properly the instructions as it is.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1295068
enjoy
So the bootloader needs to be rolled back to NoDo and try and recover it in Zune when it seems that it doesnt work for alot of people. Mango works great. I dont think this is worth bricking my phone when it is great already.
Bootloader only needs to be rolled back if it is 5.xx. If it is 3.xx or even 1.xx, just enter bootloader mode and flash RSPL, I recommend flashing HSPL immediately there after. Then all you need to do is enter bootloader mode to flash new Rom's.
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Ive done some research and looking at tutorials, it looks like i need to install some software onto my PC in order to unlock the boot loader, and it appears that once my bootloader is unlocked i can then root the phone which in turn will let me flash a new rom.
my questions though are what precautions should I take so I do not brick my device?
also, I have never done anything like this before and I do not want to be waiting months for gingerbread so how quickly do developers usually update thier custom roms to use the latest software version of android?
is there a way to go "back to stock" so i can run stock android software even while being rooted?
I'm sure more questions will come up, but these are my main ones that I can think of now
you need to read the sticky up top first...^^^^
hi guys i need to know the basic instructions from scratch, with links to the needed files. i need the safest possible way to do this. am looking to update with a hybrid Sense and a stable android 2.3.3 fully working.
This rom looks excellent, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1123997
first time with good knowledge of the subject. however simple and safe instructions needed
thanks in advance
ps. i looked at other post but there are too many methods and am confused as Sh*t
Ok well do you want to unlock the bootloader or keep it locked? Cause there are methods to do it with or without.
Also sorry for my ignorance but what is the base android version for the vodafone ROM.
well am not sure if i should unlock the bootloader of what the benafits are but can you upload a tutorial video or text thanks
Well unlocking the bootloader will give you access to fastboot which can come in handy if you get into trouble and can flash a few things (but very few) that you can't via recovery. The down side is that it will void your warranty if you still have some left and it will wipe your phone.
I am using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=995445 at this moment.
use this guide to root and flash your room
just replace the CM7 rom with your rom at the last part
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide
Hi all
I have just got a HD7 from Ebay. It has not yet been upgraded to Mango so is on the original V1 SPL. I think I am correct in saying that if I upgrade to Mango the SPL will go to 5 and I will not be able to install custom roms.
Currently I do not want to install custom roms but may do in the future.
I want to be able to have Mango fully unlock so I can sideload apps etc but still leave my SPL in a state that I can install cutom ROMS later.
Can this be achieved and if so what steps do I take?
Thank you in advance.
tutorial here.
should also answer other questions.
qualar2007 said:
Hi all
I have just got a HD7 from Ebay. It has not yet been upgraded to Mango so is on the original V1 SPL. I think I am correct in saying that if I upgrade to Mango the SPL will go to 5 and I will not be able to install custom roms.
Currently I do not want to install custom roms but may do in the future.
I want to be able to have Mango fully unlock so I can sideload apps etc but still leave my SPL in a state that I can install cutom ROMS later.
Can this be achieved and if so what steps do I take?
Thank you in advance.
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mango and spl update are 2 different things .
U can upgrade to mango in Zune but stop when u see "HTC update" . This HTC update is the spl update and is the last step in Zune.
I have now flashed Nextgen+ but redlaser does not appear to work.
What I really want is a close to stock Mango ROM with no changes except FULL UNLOCK.
Is there a way I can get this?
qualar2007 said:
I have now flashed Nextgen+ but redlaser does not appear to work.
What I really want is a close to stock Mango ROM with no changes except FULL UNLOCK.
Is there a way I can get this?
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Most custom roms are almost the same thing as stock rooms, with different themes and colours
Just that they come with bugs , if any.
Yes I wanted to avoid bugs. All I need is stock mango with full unlock. Adding all this extra stuff just increases the chance of errors.
Is there a mango custom rom without any extras just full unlock?
qualar2007 said:
Yes I wanted to avoid bugs. All I need is stock mango with full unlock. Adding all this extra stuff just increases the chance of errors.
Is there a mango custom rom without any extras just full unlock?
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The bugs are with the extra stuff added .the stock functions should work fine.
Hello All,
I've read a lot of forums as to installing custom roms and I'm still lost. I haven't tried anything yet cause I'm too chicken to experiment and possibly kill my phone. Long story short, I still would like to install a custom rom to mainly get free wifi tethering.
I noticed in most of the forums that the only way to even begin the process is to downgrade to SPL 4.xxx. I don't have a restore point in Zuncee cause my pc crashed a month ago. Is the only way for me to downgrade from 5.xxx to 4.xxx, is by the goldcard method or is there a work around? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
dcscorpio76 said:
Hello All,
I've read a lot of forums as to installing custom roms and I'm still lost. I haven't tried anything yet cause I'm too chicken to experiment and possibly kill my phone. Long story short, I still would like to install a custom rom to mainly get free wifi tethering.
I noticed in most of the forums that the only way to even begin the process is to downgrade to SPL 4.xxx. I don't have a restore point in Zuncee cause my pc crashed a month ago. Is the only way for me to downgrade from 5.xxx to 4.xxx, is by the goldcard method or is there a work around? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi there,
I was in the same situation you are now! Last week on Tuesday I brought a HD7 from ebay and thought it would be as easy to install custom rom as my HD2.....after reading the forums here it was anything else! But still by Wednesday I had custom ROM on my phone (im using deepshining). The only method I tried and what worked was the Goldcard method. I made my own Y cable and followed the instructions on the Goldcard thread. I found this video on youtube quite useful as well!
Any questions just ask me ill try to help as much as I can. I did find it tough to work out at first but when you have a custom ROM installed its like a new phone!
Viper08
dcscorpio76 said:
Hello All,
I've read a lot of forums as to installing custom roms and I'm still lost. I haven't tried anything yet cause I'm too chicken to experiment and possibly kill my phone. Long story short, I still would like to install a custom rom to mainly get free wifi tethering.
I noticed in most of the forums that the only way to even begin the process is to downgrade to SPL 4.xxx. I don't have a restore point in Zuncee cause my pc crashed a month ago. Is the only way for me to downgrade from 5.xxx to 4.xxx, is by the goldcard method or is there a work around? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
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There's nothing you can do, except gold card, it's safe and easy, no need to be afraid
Hi dcscorpio76,
I am currently also in the same boat as you.
I have SPL 5.12... and also want to downgrade.
I have no backup to revert to as i recently wiped my PC and never kept my old WP backups.
After lots of reading (and im still not 100% on the process so will likely read some more) I intend to downgrade my SPL and then flash an 'unlocked' version of UK trophy rom. From what i have read i think im going to have to use the 'gold card' method so i will be buying a few bits (cables, usb gender changer etc.) When i have all the things (i believe) i need i will write back here on what i do and where it gets me.
I have a £10 nokia that i still love and i wouldn't be all that bothered if i had to use it. Why not wait until i have flashed mine (over the next couple of days i think) so that you dont risk bricking your device that you may still rely on?
I dont totally dislike my WP, its just that i want to breathe a new lease of life into it. I would like to customise the UI and play with some homebrew apps.
One thing i dont really intent to explore is running apps that should be paid for in the marketplace as im a believer in paying a good price for good apps. So i wont be answering any questions on that.
If you have already gone ahead and tinkered i'd be interested in any info you may have.
Thanks
cp13
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Went fairly well have got HSPL (thanks to DFT) & custom ROM installed which seems well built to me (thanks to ansar)
Im far too tired to explain issues etc now so will do a write up tomorrow
cp13
Alright guys,
So I am pretty much on the same scenario you guys are, I am coming from several rooted Android devices and expected this to be much easier
Here's my HTC info:
Name: HTC HD7
Model: HTC HD7
Carrier: T-Mobile
Software: Windows ® Phone 7.5
OS Version: 7.10.8107.79
Radio SW: 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Radio HW: A.12.0.D4
Bootloader: 5.12.2250.0(135916)
I was reading this Thread but apparently I need to use a Y USB cable, in order to flash a Goldcard ROM since I first need to DOWNGRADE my Bootloader version. I am a bit more than lost when it comes to figuring out where to start. Just BTW: It is a stock build, the phone got the OTA update.
Ultimately I need to have a Custom ROM that supports Multiple Languages, as well as no carrier branding
Any suggestions, in plain english?
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I am waiting for my HD7 replacement so might be in the same situation. Would it not be possible to enter bootloader and them flash pre nodo original rom?
Goldcard by viperbjk is the easiest and the safest method so far to downgrade our bootloaders....i was on 5.11 and I did the goldcard method and it went on smooth like butter!! I'm currently on bootloader 3.1(HSPL) and flashed the deepshinig v7.6 and I'm loving my phone right now
Just follow the guide here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=893152
Good luck! And happy flashing!!
Hi Guys,
Im currently in deepshining rom. unfortunately, all 7.5 roms are messing up my phone as it random restarts every time it's stressed a bit. like running 2 apps at a time. my bootloader is 3.xxx hspl. how do I go back to stock? nodo or any 7.0 rom.
thanks!
I've heard a couple people say that they've had the same problem with Deepshining rom, I personally haven't had that problem at all, one of the lucky ones I guess!
This is a list of the shipped oem roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_HD7/Shipped_Roms
Once you go back to a shipped rom it changes your hspl back to spl, like factory original device. Have you tried nextgen or instrinic rom? I would recommend trying one of theses or both before reverting back to oem!
I haven't tried either one personally but hear nothing but good things about them being fast and light!
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thanks man, you definitely said the words that I needed. anywho.. I tried some of the roms already however, I think it has something to do with 7.5 roms. I guess I'll be stuck with 7.0 below. nevertheless thanks for the help!
Well keep an eye out for updates on the custom roms, they might better support your device in future releases...with that said when you revert back to oem and update through Zune you can stop the update after mango before the last update which is HTC, that update upgrades your boatloader spl to 5.xxx or higher, then if you decide to go back to a custom rom you can just follow shadows tutorial again without having to do the goldcard method, unless you already have the set up for it!
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alright. I was about to ask about avoiding goldcard. lol. thanks a lot man. you have been a great help. how do I change this post to [SOLVED] ?
Your welcome man... Glad I could be of help!! To change it to solved just click on go advanced, next to the edit post button and click solved. Did you revert back to oem shipped rom yet?