yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
I downgraded my SPL through the Zune back up method too.

Yeah if you installed HSPL you can just enter into bootloader, open the RUUwrapper with the .nhb file and flash away.

If you have RSPL you will have to re RSPL and while its still in bootloader mode open the RUUwrapper with the .nhb file and flash. With RSPL after you flash the rom it goes back to OSPL.

Yes, right here from Shadows tutorial you can flash back to shipped/stock roms.

---------- Post added at 08:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:49 PM ----------

Yeah that method should work for you... Its actually linked from Shadows tutorial here for Europe devices. If it doesnt use the goldcard/ Y cable method.
[HD7 General] gogolaidis:
Thank you a lot! One more question only-can you suggest to me any ROM for my device because im affraid of make an a mistake with some wrong ROM?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
These are all great roms for the HD7. I would research all of them and then decide which one is best for you!

The first one in the list, Intrinsic is Shadows very own rom and is excellent!

Intrinsic rom. http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1281482

Deepshining rom. http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1271118

Nextgen rom. http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=1348710
[HD7 General] gogolaidis:
Great,man! Thank you,i'll keep in touch with you if there is something wrong :))
[HD7 General] frahman:
Mozart Error 226 Flash Write

Hi shadow,

I try to flash my mozart with RUU_Mozart_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.01_5.51.09.06_22.30.50_RELEASE

but I got Error 226 Flash Write Error when It reach 1%.

what is my mistake ?

Info phone: OS 7.10.8107.79; Radio 5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21U Bootloader 5.12.2250.5(139188)

Info PC: OS Windows 8 Release Preview

Best Regards
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
This error will generally occur when the downloaded image (.nbh file) is corrupt.

You can try and re-download the file again and see if it will work or try a different rom version

Make sure your using the right .nbh file, SPL_Signed.nbh
[HD7 General] frahman:
Yes, i have redownload it twice and got the same error.

I haven't try different version (I couldn't find HTC ASIA ROM though..)

by the way my mozart is still locked.
[HD7 General] GameDr04:
[YOUTUBE]dCnhb8BfVfg[/YOUTUBE]

How to make your own USB-Y cable. I did this and it worked perfectly for GoldCard-ing my HD7.

Thanks for everything, sh4d0w86!
[HD7 General] pckingplususa:
Y cable needed for fix htc hd7

i just ordered a male to 2 female y usb cable will that work??
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Yeah the male 2 female cable should work just fine, you'll have to cut it and add in another male cable and splice/connect them all together properly, like the one in the picture of this tread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676794

Make sure that you don't make the Y cable too long in length too...otherwise it may cause a problems in transferring the data correctly and it will just get stuck on the USB host mode screen.
[HD7 General] mmpedro:
HTC HD7 help RSPL HSPL

Trying to get RSPL and HSPL to custom ROM my HTC HD7(T9295) the DFT tool does recognize the phone although tje bootloader option is 2.14 or 2.16 and none is working

I have:

OS V 7.0.7403.0

Bootloader 2.15.2250.0

Hope you can help

---------- Post added at 09:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:32 PM ----------

Trying to get RSPL and HSPL to custom ROM my HTC HD7(T9295) the DFT tool does recognize the phone although tje bootloader option is 2.14 or 2.16 and none is working

I have:

OS V 7.0.7403.0

Bootloader 2.15.2250.0

Hope you can help
[HD7 General] GameDr04:
I don't mean to imply anything by asking this question but are you sure you're using the right HSPL installer? I made the mistake of using v1 which doesn't support the HD7. I had to re-gold-card my phone to rectify the little slip-up.

Make sure you're using the correct version (unfortunately, they're both posted on the main post of the SPL thread).
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
I couldn't find another ASIA rom for it either.

Try and delete the RUU_Signed.nbh from the RUU and then flash the SPL_Signed.nbh.

That should allow you to downgrade your Radio and SPL.

---------- Post added at 01:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:00 AM ----------

This is partially true... All 3 versions support the HD7 but only certain MID's. You can check your MID by entering bootloader mode and it will be in the top first line and will look something like... PD291200. Then you can look at the DFT rspl/hspl thread and see what version your MID is supported in, version 1, 2 or 3. If you don't see it in any of the revisions then it's not a supported MID yet and then you will need to do the goldcard/Y cable method.
[HD7 General] mmpedro:
Yes I tried using both V1 does not recognize the phone and then I used v2 and it does, but has only bootloaders v 2.14 or 2.16 not 2.15 which is what my phone has.

anyone knows if there is a way to load up another bootloader version, either 2.14 or 2.16?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Are you meaning SPL instead of bootloader?

If your exact OSPL isn't listed then select the closest OSPL on the wizard, to the one thats on your device.

So either one 2.14 or 2.16 should work.
[HD7 General] lebow:
Error 262 communication error

I have a HTC HD7 current bootloader 4.5.2250.0(129185) I have been folowing the steps, after dev center automaticly installs i try to install the rom but it shows 0% on both my computor and wp7 device and does not go any further, i have had to recover 4 times so far. I would like to get the bell radio but thats not to important as long as its north american since i reside in Canada. I tried both the bell and at&t versions their both dont go farther than 0%. Please help me out
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
you are trying to change the Radio?

you first need to RSPL before installing a Radio.
[HD7 General] lebow:
im on step 14 i can not downgrade the OSPL, it frezzes at 0% loading. What do i do before hand to flash the radio, what must i do to proceed to get the custom rom
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
what is your device's Firmware revision number?

also, what is DEV ID? e.g. PD291xxx
[HD7 General] lebow:
os version 7.10.8773.98

firmware revision number 2250.21.40502.666

radio software 5.69.09.29a_22.50.5021u

bootloader version 4.5.2250.0(129185)
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
well, you didn't tell me your Dev ID, but if you are using stock ROM...

you have a PD291300.

you would want to use Bell Mobility 2.16.666.02.
[HD7 General] lebow:
where do i find my info on dev id? i tried the bell radio but it did not work, it frezzes at 0% on both the device and computor i get a error 262
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
When you enter into bootloader mode the first line in the top section is your MID.
[HD7 General] lebow:
im confused what is bootloader mode exactly? i checked my info in settings about page. when i use the program it does not recognize my systems firmware but it does connect and synchronizes with the program, they both switch to 0% but progress no further. i dont think its this but the first line in my about page is HTC HD7 RyBo Muck model HTC T9295

P.S. Thanks for the support, i love when a developer gives so much use support for their program. It's motivating, as a fellow developer(i do wp7 apps and games) i appreciate the support and understand the time and effort you put into to produce such a high quality applications/instructions
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Ok sounds like this is where your problem is. You have to be in bootloader mode to flash your device. Power off your hd7, hold down the volume down button and power it back on while continuing to hold down the volume down button, this will bring you into bootloader mode a tri-colored screen. From there you can downgrade your spl, which needs to be at or under 3.xxx to install rspl and hspl and then you can flash a custom rom.
[HD7 General] innovationz:
please help me..im stuck on downgrade the SPL from 5.x.x

i dont know,where is my problem..is it on the y cable i made myself...or the micro sd is not supported,or i choose the wrong ROM for my phone..

im using RUU_Schubert_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.57.707.02_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10_Signed_SCHUBERT_RELEASE

this one.is it right for me?mine is asia region HD7 i think.because it is from indonesia national warranty which is 16gb set.

please help me.

the y cable i made is based on the instruction posted by budniu

or is there another method which didnt using y cable?because im stuck on this...i dont know is it rite or wrong..

i have an android phone...i dont know if i can use it or not..

thanks a lot
[HD7 General] lebow:
I did bootloader mode each time i just forgot that was called bootloader mode.

PD29130 SS-BC (4K)

SPL-4.5.2250.0(129185)

so does this mean i am unable to downgrade?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Yeah PD29130 is a supported MID and that's the same MID as my device too.

I don't have my laptop with me and that's what i used to flash my device, but I had to use a different rom version than the suggested one to get it to flash.
[HD7 General] lebow:
when you do have your laptop please let me know what rom you used. i get frozen at 0% .i am going away for the weekend tomorrow but when i come back i would love to get this running.. Thanks a lot.

isn't my spl to high?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Sounds like you got things right. With the 5.xxx BL you do have to use the goldcard/Y cable method, unless you have a pre-mango backup/restore point through Zune on your PC. If so you can use Zubair's method at the beginning of Shadows tutorial.

Take a look at Ruyzalim's tutorial on the goldcard to make sure your cable is wired correctly, he has good pics of the cable.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1676794

Other than that, these are a couple problems that usually cause it to hang in USB host mode:

Sometimes if the Y cable is too long in length it won't work properly in transferring the data.

There are 2 .nhb files, so make sure your downloading the correct .nbh file (ruu_signed.nbh) and rename the ruu_signed.nbh to SCHUIMG.nbh Has to be capitalized letters when renaming the file.

Make sure the correct ends are plugged in where they should be.

Sometimes the camera button will get stuck in and prevent the device from flashing correctly.

Make sure the SD card is wiped clean and place the file inside the SD card and patch it with the goldcard tool.
[HD7 General] innovationz:
it is working now...thanks so much for your help...it is in progress now...i think the problem is in my card reader...
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Awesome...glad I could be of help!!
[HD7 General] lebow:
so have you figured out how to solve my problem? i get stuck on different roms at 0% what rom did you use?i have a limit on internet space i can only download so much so i don't want to continue wasting my data. In advance, Thanks for your help once again.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
alright, sorry, refresh my memory please.

inform me of your Radio firmware version and Bootloader version. can be found in Settings -> About

also, what is your DEV ID? can be found in Bootloader (e.g. multi-colored screen) with device off, hold Vol - and press Power

what Shipped ROMs have you tried?

what is the exact process you are doing to flash?
[HD7 General] lebow:
HTC HD7 RyBo Muck model HTC T9295

PD29130 SS-BC (4K)

SPL-4.5.2250.0(129185)

os version 7.10.8773.98

firmware revision number 2250.21.40502.666

radio software 5.69.09.29a_22.50.5021u

bootloader version 4.5.2250.0(129185)

When i launch into bootloader after it reads it as a usb i use the program, it doesnt read the current firmware on my device but allows me to proceed . Simotaneously my HTC and computor will display 0% and then freeze their. I have tried Bell radio, at&t,schubert asia,scubert 02, cant get either to work. I am currently using bell as my carrier, you had mentioned that you had needed to use a different rom on your laptop do you recall which one?
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
alright, so...

you do have a Bell Mobility HD7, but is running Cingular 4.05.

if the Bell Mobility Shipped ROM won't flash, try the Cingular NoDo Shipped ROM.

1) download appropriate ROM.

2) put device into Bootloader

3) connect device via USB to PC

4) Serial must change to USB

5) run RUU of downloaded ROM

6) follow RUU instructions

if ROM still fails to flash, you may need to downgrade via Goldcard method
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
I just got my laptop back from the shop and they ended up having to replace the hard drive, so I lost all the data off of it!!

I for the life of me can't remember what rom version I used, so you should try the Cingular rom that Shadow suggested.
[HD7 General] lebow:
where can i find Cingular NoDo Shipped ROM?
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
my signature.
[HD7 General] lebow:
Got it to Work Thanks. just got my hspl now gona do a custom rom soon
[HD7 General] Streak Leader:
Believe it or not, I have read through all 51 pages of this thread. I am new to flashing a custom ROM on wp7. I have jailbroken many an "i" device, but this is virgin territory for me. After reading through everything, first of all I want to say thank you (and I will click the thanks button) to sh4d0w86. You have the patience of a saint.

With that said, here's what I want to do: I have a T-Mobile HTC HD7 that I bought on craigslist. My primary phone is a Verizon Trophy, which I plan to leave in its current untouched state. I bought the HD7 because of the larger screen and to have a backup to play Xbox Live games on. The thought then occurred to me to attempt to try this whole flashing thing on the HD7. I never intend to use this as a phone.

Here's the info on the HD7:

OS version: 7.10.8773.98

Firmware revision number: 2250.21.51202.531

Hardware revision number: 0002

Radio software version: 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U

Radio hardware version: A.12.0.D4

Bootloader version: 5.12.2250.0(135916)

Chip SOC version: 2.2.5.0

Here is my understanding of what I need to do:

1. Because it is Bootloader 5.XX, (that's the way it came to me and I have no NoDo or pre-NoDo backup through Zune), I have to use the y-usb cable with the SD card and card reader to downgrade the OSPL.

2. Once that is done, I can then apply the RSPL, then HSPL (following the instructions in this tutorial).

3. Flash the custom ROM of my choosing (suitable for my specific phone), again, following the instructions in this tutorial.

I know that I am oversimplifying the process a bit, but do I at least appear to be in the ball park here?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Yeah...on your way to hitting a homerun, lol!!

Simplified, but that's the process.

Make the Y cable - Make sure it's wired correctly and not too long in length or it might not the transfer data properly.

Download the Pre-NoDo/NoDo rom specific for your device, extract the ruu_sighned.nbh and rename it to SCHUIMG.nbh - Put it on a clean/wiped SD card thats formated to Fat32, launch goldcard tool, select and patch the SCHUIMG.nbh

Enter USB host mode - Make the proper Y cable connections and the flash process will start automatically. This will downgrade your SPL.

Enter bootloader mode and make sure your SPL is at or under 3.xxx, which is required to install RSPL/HSPL, if it is,

While in bootloader mode, Install RSPL/HSPL from DFT - Follow the prompts on the screen and choose the closest match of RSPL/HSPL to that of your devices new SPL from the RSPL/HSPL wizard. So if SPL is 3.1 then choose RSPL/HSPL 3.1

Make sure RSPL/HSPL installed properly, while in BL mode it will say RSPL/HSPL by "Cotulla"

I prefer HSPL, it makes it easier to install rom updates or a whole new rom if wanted.

Choose the custom rom that you want. Download and unzip all the contents of the zip file, enter BL mode and connect device to PC via USB cable, the white section should change from serial to USB, click drag and drop the .nbh file to the ruuwrapper.exe and the ruuwrapper will open, follow the prompts on the screen and your done...enjoy your new custom rom!
[HD7 General] Streak Leader:
Thank you very much (thanks button pressed)! I have ordered the y-usb cable and gender changer from Amazon (I probably COULD make the cable myself, but by the time I'm done, Amazon Prime will have it at my door...).

Just so I'm clear on entering bootloader mode, it's volume down first, then power, correct? I tried pressing both at the same time and got some screen telling me (depending on the button pressed) that it was either going to wipe my HD7 or enter CRC mode). I had to pull the battery just to make sure I didn't do something TOO stupid.

The funniest thing about all of this (to me, at least) is that one of the reasons I want to flash a custom ROM is because the volume up button stopped working on the phone. I believe that some of the custom ROMs I have seen include a software control over the volume.

Do you personally have a recommendation as to the best custom ROM to flash?

Thanks again for your time. I look forward to giving this a go over the weekend!!
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Oh no problem man. Yeah, device off, hold down the volume down button, power device on, while continuing to hold down the volume down button, this will take you into BL mode a tri-colored screen and you'll have to pull the battery to get out of BL mode too.The other method holding both volume buttons will do a hard reset and wipe all data and apps!

My personal favorite is Deepshining, great features, smooth, fast, stable and is on the 8779 build, which gives you a couple better OS features, like importt/export to save contacts to SIM card.

These are all great roms. Look them over and choose which one is best for you!

Deepshining:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271118

Intrinsic, Shadows very own rom:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1281482

Nextgen:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1348710

Dynamics 7:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1523991
[HD7 General] Streak Leader:
My y-usb cable, etc, should arrive from Amazon tomorrow. However, I seem to have an issue which may prevent me from even attempting this in the first place: I cannot get the HD7 to enter bootloader mode. I hold the down volume key and then press the power button and I get the following message:

"This operation will 1. delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to manufacturer default. 2. Calculate CRC checksum. Press VolDown to restore manufacturer default, or press VolUp to get CRC, or press other keys to cancel."

I then end up having to pull the battery. Any ideas here?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Ok... That's the hard reset, so when you're pushing the vol down button in, it must be engaging the vol up button also. You'll probably have to play with it to get it too work....wiggle the vol down button a couple times and push it in lightly and try it. Try this too, power off, power back on then push the vol down button in and hold it, but push lightly on it so it doesn't engage the vol up button too.
[HD7 General] Streak Leader:
Mathematical licync

Thanks for the reply. I think there's an issue with the volume rocker (which what started me down this path to begin with - I cannot turn the volume UP on the phone, but when I press volume down, I get 00/30 to come up on the screen).

I have tried this a bunch of times and just can't get the bootloader to come up. It's always the screen for what appears to be the hard reset. It doesn't seem to make any difference how hard I press the button.

I guess I'll have to resign myself to the fact that I won't be able to get this to work.

I don't want to do this on my main phone. Maybe I'll come across another deal on a used HD7 on craigslist. Thanks again for your help.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Anytime man! I know they had some issues with the volume rocker and camera button, so the parts are readily available. If you wanted you could Google search that part... I think you can get it really cheap and it's pretty easily accessible once you get the back panel off!
[HD7 General] nikola92:
HTC HD7 T9292

- Software: WP 7.5

- OS Version: 7.10.8773.xx

- Version number of the firmware: 2250.21.51101.401

- Version number of the equipment: 0002

- Software Version radio: 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U

- Revision of radio equipment: A.102.0.D4

- Version boot loader: 5.12.xxxx

info tryed, ansar method for downgrade, my hd7 is europe model, but as soon as i start downgrade method i get error [260], WMDC doesnt recognise device, and zune does. my system windows 7 32-bit, what do u suggest?
[HD7 General] nikola92:
Very helpfull comunity thx all
[HD7 General] :
+1
[HD7 General] nikola92:
Woho Y usb cable rocks, now running 7.8 rom
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
glad to hear you got your HD7 XSPL'd.
[HD7 General] Ma7moud82:
Hello there

I succefully downgraded my bootloader from 5.x to 4.5.2250.0 using the pre mango state restor point, but now I'm stuck at the downgrading to 3.xx through task 00 . I'm using a NoDo radio for Eourpe and when trying to flash it to my device the task 00 shows error 294 "invalid vender ID" . I don't know if I'm using wrong radio for my HD7, so could you please tell me step by step how to flash a radio to my device and which radio to use?and do I have to roll back to NoDo to flash a NoDo radio? currently I'm with mango update after the downgrade using the first way to downgrade drom 5.xx to 4.xx using a restor point.

HD7 T9292

OS version 7.10.7720.68

firmware revision no 2250.21.40502.707

hardware revision no 0002

radio software version 5.69.09.29a_22.50.50.21u

bootloader version 4.5.2250.0(129185)

chip SOC version : 2.2.5.0

my phone is unbranded no contract with any company and its the first time trying to do anything to it and it was in the tango refresh update befor rolling back
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Hi...

Your getting the RUUwrapper 294 error because you don't have an true Europe operator device, It's actually a ASIA operator device.

So you need to download an ASIA WWE rom. Either the 1.23 or 1.57 ASIA WWE rom will work.

Download and extract all the contents of the rom, in the stock folder will be SPL_Signed.nbh and flash it with Task 00 while in bootloader mode.

Once tha's done enter into bootloader mode and check your SPL version, make sure it's downgraded to at or below 3.xxx

Download and extract all the contents of RSPL/HSPL, run the RSPL launcher and follow the instructions choosing the closest match of the RSPL version to be installed to your devices SPL version. Run the HSPL launcher and do the same, choose the closest match of the HSPL version to your devices SPL version.

Then download your custom rom of choice, extract all the contens of the rom and click on the RUUwrapper (provided with the custom rom) follow the promts on the screen, flash away and your done!
[HD7 General] Ma7moud82:
Thank you very much, it works now and I have just flashed 7.8 deepshining

finally I want to ask you , how did you know which radio I need or my phone is an ASIA operator device?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Your welcome...glad I could be of help!!

The last 3 digits of your Firmware Revision Number (.707) are your CV (characteristics value) and gives you the devices actuall operator.

The Firmware Revision Number will give you the devices operator and rom version.

For example your Firmware was - 2250.21.40502.707

40502 = rom version - 4.5

707 = CV - HTC ASIA WWE operator

If you check your Firmware Revision # now though it will be - Deepshining 7.8

So remember your CV or save the rom you used to downgrade with on your PC or a flashdrive for future reference just in case you have to flash back to stock for any warranty purposes.
[HD7 General] stevew84:
Not sure why, but using a USB hub with SD card reader to flash a signed_ruu but I can't get past the Enter USB Host Mode... screen. Everything is hooked up correctly but nothing is working.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
to my knowledge, a USB Hub will not work for Goldcard.