yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD7 General] backlashsid:
Ok...so I finally flashed my HD7 with the Deepshining ROM but now will like to try some other ROM because I find some bugs in the ROM...

Can I simply connect my phone in Bootloader mode and use Task 29 to flash or do I need to install RSPL/HSPL again ??

Kindly explain. Thanks.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
if you HSPL'd, you can go ahead and flash another Custom ROM with task29.

if you RSPL'd only, you must re-RSPL in order to flash another Custom ROM with task29.
[HD7 General] backlashsid:
Ok thanks !! Good thing...I installed HSPL too....:D:D
[HD7 General] gnan10:
i followed all the steps when flashing the radio till step 13, I got the following: Error 294: Invalid Vender Id, my Info as follows:

Model : HTC HD7 T9292

OS Version : 7.10.7720.68

Firmware revision number : 2250.21.40503.531

Hardware revision number : 0002

Radio software version : 5.69.09.29a_22.50.50.21U

Radio hardware version : A.12.0.D4

Bootloader version : 4.5.2250.0(129185)

Chip SOC Version : 2.2.5.0

on bootloader screen

PD29100 SS-BC (4K)

SPL-4.5.2250.0(129185) MNG

MicroP(LED) 0x07

TOUCH S1(v12.B,#1625)

SD SANDISK 15193MB

Partition Info-v211v413

please help me out from here sh4d0w86...:(
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
looks like you used goldcard method before..?

i am unsure what 'branding' your device should be.

it can be: O2 UK, O2 DE, Europe, Asia WWE, Asia SEA or TIM IT.

you want to flash the NoDo version of the Shipped ROM / Radio specific for your device.
[HD7 General] AliiYousuf:
I have an HD7 TMOUS that is unlocked. So can I go on flashing your rom? And just wanted to confirm, would this cause any sort of brick on my phone? Thanks for your reply. :)
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
as long as you have XSPL'd your HTC Schubert, you should be okay with flashing a Custom ROM.

if you flash intrinsicROM, i hope to hear any feedback on your experience in the intrinsicROM thread.

happy flashing.
[HD7 General] eazy76:
I have an htc hd 7s att i followed all my steps to downgrade my spl from 5 to 3 now im stuck on trying to run rspl then hspl I get this message Please make sure that your device connected to computer.

also make sure that right drivers are installed (they comes with WMDC / AS usually)

Try to connect device to different USB port and also you can try to reboot PC.

[Info]: USBWorkRSPL.cpp (184)

[Error Description]:

File rapitool.exe missing. make sure that you extracted all files from archive. Can someone help me out/
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
you need to do Step #4.

aka installing AS and/or WMDC.
[HD7 General] gnan10:
thanq very much buddie...i have successfully flashed deepshining rom....but i have not used any gold card method before....its pure unmodified and new phone...

i flashed with Asia WWE radio...got succeeded bro...

thanq again
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
Are you not the original owner of the device then? your Asia WWE HD7 was running a TMO US ROM.

glad to hear you got it working. don't forget to hit the Thanks button, please. :D
[HD7 General] everest.deth:
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 :confused:

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 the thread you linkrd in the process to downgrade from Bootloader 5.xx but apparently I need to use a Y USB cable, in order to flash a Goldcard ROM. 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 :) :p
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
i have edited the USB Y-Cable Downgrade method post.

now, Y-Cable can be made with off the shelf parts.

hope that helps.
[HD7 General] jakethesnak3:
Hi!

Your guide has worked flawlessly for me up to a certain point... Don't think your guide's at fault though.

I managed to downgrade to 4.xx then to 2.20 which is perfect.

I'm currently trying to install RSPL so i can then install a custom rom, but the RSPL program is giving me this error..

[Error Description]:

Invalid ModelID. This means that your phone not supported.
This installer supports only limited number of the phones.
SPARK, MOZART, MONDRIAN, GOLD, SCHUBERT.
If you have phone from this list, but still have this error, please contact with DFT team.

[Info]: USBWorkRSPL.cpp (235)

[Error Description]:

ModelID is 'PD291200'. Please report this info to DFT.

[Info]: USBWorkRSPL.cpp (234)

I found this quite strange as in their post it mentions the model listed there as supported..

Quite clueless, any help would be appreciated..
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
are you using the latest version of XSPL? DFT_XSPL_WP7FG3.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
I was getting the same error when I was doing mine... I switched ro a different computer and I was able to run rspl and hspl flawlessly!

If this helps please click the thank you button

HTC HD7 Running Deepshining V7.6 Rom
[HD7 General] justinjk:
Hi

Thanks to sh4d0w86 for this tutorial and MarysFetus for the GoldCard method.

I would like to ask for clarification about the guide to downgrade and flash a custom rom, and I also have a couple of questions about the downgrade process with the GoldCard method (I can't post in MarysFetus's thread because of the minimum post requirement to post in the Development and Hacking section).

I intend to flash Nextgen+ on a T-Mobile branded HTC HD7 (This is a USA model).

From what I understand, the idea is to downgrade from Mango to bootloader 1.x.x by performing the GoldCard method which will then allow me install RSPL giving me the opportunity to flash a custom rom, but since it's stored in RAM, it is better at this point to install HSPL which is flashed permanently to the phone's internal memory --- I'm guessing this is important if you wish to easily upgrade/change your custom rom at any time (without having to perform steps 17-29?). Flashing the custom ROM once RSPL or HSPL has been installed seems to be the easiest step which is just booting the device into bootloader and flashing it with task29.

Assuming all of this is correct, here are my questions about the goldcard download method:

Step 11 says to

- in the photo that goes with that step, it shows the last free male usb connector inserted into a wall charger. I see at least one other photo in that thread of someone else doing the same thing. In Budniu's video (post #4 in the goldcard downgrade tutorial thread, it says to connect that usb connector to a computer. At this time I don't have a wall charger, but I do of course have a computer. Is it OK if I use a computer rather than a wall charger for that step?

The tutorial also says to download my device specific nodo rom. My HTC HD7 is a USA model and has the TMobile branding, but it is unlocked and doesn't have service at the moment, so I'm wondering if it would be OK to use a rom from a different carrier (will this determine which carrier can be used on this phone?), and if so, would there be any advantage to use the Cingular US rom since it has the highest version # (3.03.502.04) opposed to TMobile's (3.01.531.02)?

Thanks in advance.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
This all depends on what bootloader version you currently have installed on you HD7... Power off the devise, hold down the volume down button and turn on the devise while continuing to hold down the volume button, this will take you to your bootloader screen copy the information and repost it here and we'll see what's the best route to downgrade your current boatloader, which needs to be at or under 3.xxx
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
The goldcard method is for current boatloader version 5.xxx or higher and I believe that you can use another computer instead of the wall charger as long as it's used as a power source.

I think what you mean for the nodo rom is, you have to download the one that is the radio specific version to what you have, go to settings, about, more info and copy down your radio version and install one that matches according to your version already on the devise.

If you found this useful please click the thank you button!!
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Were you successful at downgrading, flashing rspl, hspl or the rom?
[HD7 General] justinjk:
I attempted flashing ansar.ath.gr's SLSPL ROM to my T-Mobile US phone and I got the incorrect vendor error. I'll buy the required cables to attempt the GoldCard method.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
That should definitely work for you...if you have any questions further just post them, more than happy to help!

Did you do the mango update on your devise or was it already installed when you got it?
[HD7 General] neo2020:
hd7 not detected

When I boot into bootloader color screen my phone is not detected. Driver not installed. Shows up in zune when regularly booted but not in bootloader. Device not recognized? help
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Make sure that your drivers are up to date, if using XP its active sync on vista/7 its windows mobile devise center or check out this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1527645

If you found this helpful please click the thank you button!
[HD7 General] neo2020:
I have wmdc already and zune still not recognized. I have sdk, zune, wmdc, and still not detected! The phone shows usb in bootloader if I manually install windows phone generic driver but pda rom fails with error 260. Anyone can help me?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
I had this same problem when I was doing mine, error 260 connection, I switched from my laptop that I usually use my hd7 with for Zune and everything else to one that I've never connected to before with my hd7 and everything worked fine! If you don't have another computer to try it with, try this...

Plug your phone with the USB cable

2- Go to: Start - Control Panel - System and Security - System

3- In the Left bar go to - Device Manager, it's the first option

4- Mobile Device, click on it and in my case the mobile device was: HTC USB Sync

5- Right click on it and choose uninstall

6- Unplug your phone and plug it again

7- Wait until the new driver will be installed

8- Go to Start - Control Panel - Hardware and Sounds - Windows Mobile Device Center - Change connection settings - and UNCHECK the first option: Allow USB Connection.

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[HD7 General] neo2020:
it recognizes in regular boot mode but when I go into bootloader I get nothing? I am trying to flash but rom utility doesnt detect my device.

Should I have zune and wmdc installed?

UPDATE: Ok I have tried on another laptop and get to install drivers, now update utiliy says error invalid model id. I have tried all 3 tmous pre nodo roms and the nodo tmous rom but invalid everytime. Thanks for the help
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
What's the specs on your hd7, bootloader/spl version and so forth?
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
What are the specs in your bootloader screen and do you have mango installed?
[HD7 General] neo2020:
Bootloader

SCHU100 SS-BC (4K)

SPL-4.5.2250.0 (129966) MNG

MicroP(LED) 0x07

Touch S1 (v1.7,#1624)

SD Sandisk 15193MB

partition info v211v413
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
use the WP7 radio (Mango) TMOUS rom to downgrade you spl that one should work for you, that's the same one I used.

TMOUS 4.05.531.03 5.69.09.29a_22.50.50.21U here 8.89 MB

Keep updated on what happens and if you have any further problems or questions!

If this was helpful click the thank you button!
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
not supported by XSPL. please report to XSPL thread, link in first post. maybe Cotulla and the DFT team will support in a future release.
[HD7 General] neo2020:
xdrc method will not work? If my bootloader is on 4.5 why cant i downgrade? Can you provide me a link,dont see it on the 1st post. I just want to be able to put a custom rom on the phone. thanks
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
apparently the Schubert 100 isn't a supported MID yet, I didn't see a link either, try posting a reply with your devise information on the thread!
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
you can most likely be able to downgrade with Goldcard method.

link to XSPL thread.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
did you try the gold card method and if so did it work for you??
[HD7 General] the92playboy:
I was having the same issue, and it turned out to be a very simple solution; in fact, I am quite emberassed that I struggled so much, lol.

On the page for the HSPL/RSPL instructions & download, I kept scrolling down to the attached files portion and downloading the top one (Rev 2) thinking it was Rev 3. Revision 3 is up earlier in the thread, but for simplicity sake, here is the direct link:

http://htcfanboys.com/download/cotulla/?action=view&file=2942

So hopefully your solution is as simple as mine, and good luck!
[HD7 General] justinjk:
I didn't personally install Mango on the phone, so I don't have the backup (I believe that was required for one method of downgrading the bootloader).

I bought everything I needed for GoldCard and I'm stuck on the same step that many others have been stuck at - "usb host mode".

I attached pics --- it's obviously the card reader / flash drive, unless the Y-Cable or USB gender changer is broken.

Pretty funny because it looks like the past few of us who are having the same problem seem to be using the exact same brand cable/adapter/card reader.

It's going to be pretty annoying trying to find a usb thumb drive that actually works :(
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Yeah I was gonna suggest to restore your hd7 back through Zune, then re update to mango and then stop the update before the last update which is the HTC update, that one raises your spl to 5.xxx or higher, but if you already had mango installed that wont work for you!

More than likely I'd say it was your flash drive/card reader, it seems to be somewhat of an issue but is usually solved by using a different brand and or gig flash drive/card reader. Keep us updated on what the problem turns out to be!

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[HD7 General] Øne×:
Thank you for the TUT, it's very helpful! :)

But I think that for me is not possible, I cant' start the procedure without some Mobile Device Center for my PC.

I tried to install Active Sync and Windows Mobile Device Center, but can't running on my Windows 7.

It's possible to doing this with Zune? Problably not, I don't think so..

How I can synchronize my Windows Phone 7.5 Mango without some Mobile Device Center?

Or where I can find some functionally?

Anyway my Bootloader is the "5.xx"

I always tried to find some other device manager, but I never find it on Web.

Can help me?

See you later :)
[HD7 General] backlashsid:
Search better....here ! use this http://windows-mobile-device-center.en.softonic.com/

I have used it myself on Windows7 and I CONFIRM it works !!
[HD7 General] ray.dhd:
hi, i just downloaded o2 uk nodo shipped rom according to step 1 of your instruction. the file downloaded is a .exe file which has no option to "extract". how am i supposed to proceed to step 2? thanks in advance for your help.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Use a program like 7zip, open up the file in 7zip and extract all the contents. create a folder on the desktop and put the file in it, then use 7zip and extract all the contents back into that folder then you can proceed to the next step!

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[HD7 General] Riley600:
Would it be possible to downgrade to SPL 3.xx, RSPL it following the instructions above, install a custom ROM and then upgrade the SPL to 4.xx using a Mango based radio? In theory, it would still be possible to downgrade to SPL 3.xx from 4.xx to install a custom ROM at a later time if this was done, correct? The only peril is putting a 5.xx SPL on the device which makes it hard to go back to install a custom ROM.

This radio would be a 4.xx SPL, right? TMOUS - 4.05.531.03 - 5.69.09.29a_22.50.50.21U

Are there any flaws to my logic?
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
could you delete the quote please? that way there is no confusion if i make edit(s) to the post. thank you.

you may follow xdrc45's instructions or you may just run the RUU and extract the *.nbh from the RUU's contents that were extracted into Temp folder or you can try renaming the *.exe to *.zip and try extracting that way.

what are you trying to achieve? to me, it seems you just want the new(er) Radio... is my assumption correct?
[HD7 General] Riley600:
I'd rather have the newer SPL as I've heard there's some improvements in battery life, SD card compatibility, etc. I'd rather go to the newest SPL (5.xx) but that wouldn't let me load custom ROMs, so that's a non-starter.

I've already loaded the most recent radio separately.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
could you please delete the quote from your post? that way there is no confusion if i make edits to the post.

you flash a Custom ROM, then flash an OSPL? weird. have you actually noticed any significant improvements? it doesn't like it is worth all the time to do.
[HD7 General] Riley600:
Well, I haven't done it yet. This is what I'm contemplating. I might be mistaken, but I thought there's some improvements in audio, battery life and possibly SD card compatibility in the newer versions of the OSPL?
[HD7 General] boober78:
I am having a different issue. My version is:

OS version 7.10.7720.68

Firmware rev no:2250.21.40501.206

hw rev no: 0002

radio softwr ver.: 5.69.09.29a_22.50.21U

radio h/w ver: A.102.0.D4

bootloader ver.: 4.5.2250.0(129291)

Chip SOC ver: 2.2.5.0

Regarding to the tutorial I should perform task 00 first. The thing is it just shows me 0% progress for a couple of mnutes and nothing happens. Any hints?

Thanks in advance.
[HD7 General] frahman:
HTC 7 Mozart

Hi, my device info as mention below:

OS version: 7.10.8107.79

Firmware revision number: 2250.21.51205.707

Hardware revision number: 0004

Radio software version: 5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21U

Radio hardware version: A.102.0.D4

Bootloader version: 5.12.2250.5(139188)

Chip SOC version: 2.2.5.0

===============BOOTLOADER=======================

PD67100 SS-BC (4K)

SPL-5.12.2250.5(139188) MNG

MicroP(LED) 0x07

TOUCH C1(v69)

SD SANDISK 7580MB

Partition Info-v211v413

What file Radio to downgrade my SPL 5 should I have ???

Best Regards
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Use one that is specific to your device - carrier brand and radio, So for example, If you have Tmobile US and your radio is currently 5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21U, then use Tmobile US with that matching radio rom. For your device use - Asia WWE Radio. Pre-NoDo or NoDo.
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
use task00 to flash OS SPL_Signed.nbh to downgrade OSPL 4.x.

make sure NBH is in same folder as task00.

using HTC Mozart?

you will want to use a Asia WWE Radio. Pre-NoDo or NoDo.

shouldn't suggest Schubert Radios for Mozart Radios.

thanks for helping out, though.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
shouldn't suggest Schubert Radios for Mozart Radios.

thanks for helping out, though.

Didn't realize it was posted as Mozart in the title....thanks Shadow!!
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
just remember to be thorough when reading posts before providing advice.

not to worry, i have made the same mistake before. luckily no harm was done.

glad it was of help. don't forget to hit the thanks button. :D
[HD7 General] spincel:
I need help. I want to downgrade SPL from 5.xx for my HD7 (T-Mobile). My current phone information is:

OS: 7.10.8107.79

FW Version: 2250.21.51202.531

HW Version: 0002

Radio SW: 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U

Radio HW: A.12.0.D4

Bootloader: 5.12.2250.0(135916)

Chip SOC: 2.2.5.0

I don't find any rom from T-Mobile that has the same radio with me, so should I just use the closet from T-mobile or I have to use the exactly with same radio? Also, which bootloader should I downgrade to? 1.x or 2.x or 3.x? Finally, will I still have tethering after downgrade SPL?
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
sorry, not understanding what you are asking for exactly.

why are you wanting to downgrade your Bootloader?
[HD7 General] spincel:
For flashing another rom. I want to try to flash another room in order to gain full unlock. However, I try to understand the tutorial, but I saw someone said that you have to use the shipped rom with the radio identical to the phone itself. Because mine is the newest, so I could not find it. If I understand the process correctly, when you downgrade SPL to lower, you will stay at that ROM version, is that correct? After that, I would have 2 choice, either update to the newest update without compromise the SPL or flash a custom ROM. :confused:
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
you just need to use ROM or Radio specific to your device, meaning...

TMOUS HD7 = TMOUS ROM or TMOUS Radio.
[HD7 General] spincel:
Does that ROM need to match with the current radio on my phone? Or can I just use any ROM that I want to flash?
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
see edited below quote.
[HD7 General] frahman:
Which Asia WWE Pre-NoDo Radio should I put ? .. [http://xdaforums.com/wiki/HTC_HD7/Radios]

Asia WWE	1.23.707.01	5.51.09.06a_22.30.50.09U	here	8.87 MB

Asia WWE	1.57.707.02	5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U	here	8.88 MB
[HD7 General] sh4d0w86:
neither! those are for Schubert only. you want Mozart ROMs or Radios. see here.
[HD7 General] AliiYousuf:
Hello, I have a TMOUS 5.12 bootloader HD7 on Mango latest update. Can you provide me a link to which rom should I consider downgrading? I've tried several but I always fail at it..so a link would be awesome! :) thanks.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Are you trying to downgrade your spl with the goldcard/Y cable method or back up through Zune?

What's all your devices information when in bootloader mode?
[HD7 General] spincel:
I need help. I tried to downgrade by using Y-cable and goldcard method. However, my HD7 stuck at USB Host Mode. Tried different flash card with different sizes but it did not work.
[HD7 General] xdrc45:
Here's 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 card is wiped clean and placed the file inside the card and patch it with the goldcard tool.

From there you should be able to enter the phone in usb mode and it will automatically flash the rom.

Try these and see if any will help resolve your issue!
[HD7 General] gogolaidis:
Hello,

I have HTC HD7,Mango update 8107

It's Tmobile US carrier but the sim is unlocked and i use Airtel Vodafone at the moment.

Firmware:2250.21.51202.531

RS version:5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U

Bootloader:5.12

i saw this post by ansar : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1411904

and i download the downgrade SLSPL but i'm not sure if its going to work on my phone? i think it's = or > 5.10?

Thank you
[HD7 General] spincel:
Thanks for the reply. The y cable I bought is the one that recommended to buy from the topic and it is very long, so maybe that is a problem. It is so frustrast that I decided to flash my previous Pre-Mango backup to get into SPL 4.xx then downgrade to 1.xx. Took a little bit longer but now I can flash custom Rom thanks to that :victory:. I just have two more questions. After flashing a custom Rom, like NextGen+, can I flash another Rom to test, like DeepShining, without doing anything beside go back to booloader then flash it? Also, will I be able to back to stock rom after all?