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[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] oy1:
I'm really thick when it comes to this.... :o

how do i input the command? ie what should i input into the dos window to run the blac_uspl.exe file?

Thanks

:o :o
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Haha.. first you need to know where you extracted the USPL files to. For example, say you extracted the USPL files to:

C:\Users\Administrator\Desktop\USPL

In the command prompt window, type the following:

- C: (if it does not already display the C: drive, followed by enter)

- CD\Users\Administrator\Desktop\USPL (followed by enter)

- Then type BLAC_USPL.exe (followed by enter)

C: changes to the C: drive.

CD\ is the command to change directories (CD = change directory)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] oy1:
very very slowly i'm begining to understand (did i say slowly??)

Just one slight prob, I input the command and after about 30 seconds or so it tell me:

i've now gone through the above process. I'm still in bootloader mode. It's confirming that i now have SPL-1.15.USPL.... Thing is, i've no idea where to go or what to do from this point on. I tried spft reset and removal of battery. Both were to no avail as when i checked out bootloader mode again it reverts back to old 1.4 0000 SPL.

What's next?!

Thanks for all your time and efforts...
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] msjfb:
Used only USPL 2.5: would like confirmation that all is OK...

Hi and thanks for all the hard work in trying to help everyone here.

After hours of reading and trying to get my head around how flashing works on an HTC device (I have flashed Eten, Asus and Samsung Omnia phones), I decided to flash a Dutty ROM on my brand new T8285 (Telstra) Touch HD.

Here is what I had when going into bootloader mode with the original rom: SPL 1.15.000

I downloaded an HTC 1.56 ROM (Blackstone_WWE_1.56.405.1.rar) from here, renamed the extracted file to BLACIMG.NBH, placed it on a SD card, and followed Duttys instructions on flashing using the SD card and USPL 2.5, i.e.: Place in bootloader mode, connect to PC (wait for USB mode), install SD card and start blac-uspl.exe in a command window. After about 25%, I got an error on the HD about invalid area or something. I could see SPL 1.54 on the screen...

I figured that the SPL had been updated to 1.54 (confirmed when I went back into bootloader mode), but that the ROM was not updated due to CID locking or something. So I went ahead and flashed Duttys V3.3 ROM (base rom, no MSVC), using same method (SD card). Hard-Reset when all was finished and phone boots up fine, I get GSM and 3G signals. Before I go deeper and install programs, tweak, etc, can an expert here confirm that the method used is valid and ROM is 100% ok?

Also, one concern I have is that if I want to revert back to the original Telstra ROM, can I just run the exe I also downloaded from the HTC site for the Telstra operator, or will I get into trouble since I now have SPL 1.54 (as opposed to the SPL 1.15 that came with the phone).

Thanks in advance, and I hope I can contribute to this community in the future.

Frank
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] stazi:
I've updated my device using the above steps and it worked to flash to dutty's rom. However, I am trying to upgrade to miri's and what's happening is that it just hangs on 0% when flashing. Am I doing something wrong?

The steps I tried were to run it in USPL mode, and to use the included BlackstoneRUUwrapper file.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
You verified that your bootloader shows 1.15.USPL before you try to load Miri's rom right? It's sitting at 0% because the SPL is blocking you from loading the rom. Sounds like USPL isn't loaded.

Yes you can flash a rom via the SD card. If your SPL is 1.54 then you are fine :)

If you want to ever flash your device back to the original rom just run the file you downloaded from HTC's site. It should include the SPL flash in it as well. If it does not there is a thread in the forums about downgrading your SPL back to the stock SPL.

Once you have yout bootloader showing 1.15.USPL you don't want to reset your phone. This is where you flash the rom. If you read the guide it says after it shows SPL v 1.15.USPL and USB at the bottom you are ready to flash the rom. So, from this point run the RUU from the rom you downloaded and flash away.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Hardqs:
Sorry for being dumb for a second.

I have already done the hspl last year when i first got the hd. has the format changed for new roms and i need to re-do the unlocking again or is this a full and updated how to and i can carry on flashing???
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
There is a new HSPL (v 1.56) that was recently released. If you are wanting to flash a rom that is based on the HTC 1.56 rom or higher, then you need to update your SPL to the newer HSPL.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
are there any 1.56 ROMS for S/N HT851KD20495? because when i install the one i downloaded the one from your link it was not for my phone.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
The serial number really doesn't matter. With USPL or HSPL you can flash any rom to your phone (that is, any rom that is intended for a Blackstone). The one you downloaded, you tried to flash it and it said something about "invalid vendor ID" right? That just means the rom you are trying to flash is intended for a different CID (carrier ID) than your phone. For example, the rom may be for a WWE phone but the phone you have is branded like Orange, Telstra, etc.

You can bypass the CID-lockout issue by using USPL or HSPL to flash any rom you want :D
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] kaycee77:
Frustrated!

any help will be really appreciated!!

got HTC touch HD. and running XP 64... was running Vista 64 a week ago but just simple syncing cant even get with my HD. its not being recognised at all. had a few success on cooking roms when i first had it 2 weeks ago but after that it went ka poooofff!!!

now i downgraded to XP 64 hoping it will fix the problem but now my pc cant even recognise my phone. i know its my phone coz i tried my omnia and it works like magic. but everytime i plug in my HD no connection. Its charging but my pc cant find it. im really itching on cooking roms again. i want it to sync first so i can back up my files first and then cook!!!

please please please..

thanks in advance
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] oy1:
It works!!:) :)

I thought i'd never get my head round this... Thanks cRaCKwHore!! (sounds like an excerpt from a ghetto superhero cartoon (not for kids))

I'm now at point (6a) where i have to flash Dutty's 1.56 based ROM.

Would i just repeat the process now but just use Dutty's ROM instead?

What are the differences between Ruu_BlackStone_HTC_WWE_1.56.405.1_Radio_52.62.25.3 4_1.13.25.24_Ship and Dutty's ROM?

Do I need to run Dutty's ROM or will there be probs if i don't??

Thanks for all the help!:)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
how do i install the HTC 1.56 ROM as it is a nbh file? its the link that you gave me
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
When i try to install the USPL v2.5 from the Bootloader i get a error message showing "Opening USB port \\.\ WCEUSBSH001

ERROR: USB port could not be opend! verify that the device is connected and SPL boot mode is active. Disallow USB connections in Activesunc settings and try again.

HTC!>.L.HTCE"

could you please tell me what i have to do now because i had to go to this step as i wasent able to update to the HTC 1.56 ROM.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Try this. Go to Settings, Connections, USB to PC. Check / Uncheck Enable faster data synchronization and see what happens then.

That's correct. Just use Dutty's rom. The Ruu_BlackStone_HTC_WWE_1.56.405.1_Radio_52.62.25.3 4_1.13.25.24_Ship is a factory rom by HTC. Dutty is well known for providing a lot of extra functionality, fixing bugs, and making roms faster and use less memory, whilst still maintaining the stock look and feel. You You don't have to run his roms but I would highly recommend it! :D

You need to use the BlackstoneRUUWrapper.exe to flash the rom. If you don't have it you can download it from the Blackstone Rom development forums. It's a stickie.

Have you tried step (0) in my guide to update your drivers for the HTC USB Sync?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] master312:
hi

i have the oriuginal rom 1.14 do i have to go thru all those step or can i take a short cut......................need to know before i flash....thanks alot
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] master312:
i had the same promblem and all i need is replace the usb cored and it worked for me now it reconice mt phone.............hope this helps for you. let me know if it does.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] lkrivoshiev:
I'm in trouble

Please, help me! After the instructions on the first page a reached step 3d. Then in bootloader mode I see only Loading... Nothing more.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
As my guide indicates:

The next thing to do is check what your SPL version currently is. To do this, place your phone into its bootloader. If you need to know how look down a bit at step (4a). If it shows your SPL as:

1.07.OliNex or 1.14.OliNex - go to step (1)

1.14.0000 or 1.15.0000 - go to step (5)

1.54.0000 or 1.56.OliNex - go to step (6)

Since you are already on 1.14.0000 you can start at step (5) :D
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] lkrivoshiev:
boot loader

It's 1.14.000, but shuld I be in bootloader mode for step 5?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] lkrivoshiev:
boot loader

I proceed in step 5 in OS mode. After that the device restarts and in bootloader mode hangs with message Loading...
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
You can really do it either way but I ALWAYS flash from the bootloader. It's faster, easier and works better.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] lkrivoshiev:
boot loader

But in bootloader mode there is a message Loading... and nothing happens.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Do you have a file on your storage card called "BLACIMG.NBH" ?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] lkrivoshiev:
boot loader

Yes I have
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] lkrivoshiev:
boot loader

I removed blacimg and it worked! THANK YOU!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] lkrivoshiev:
Next trouble

But next trouble is I got a message about an invalid vendor ID.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
I added you to MSN. This message means the rom you are trying to flash is for a different CID (carrier ID) than your phone. This is ok, because you can use USPL or HSPL to bypass this check ;)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
do i really need the USB drivers because i have windows XP?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] stazi:
Bootloader shows SPL-1.54.0000

Isn't this the correct SPL, as it's the newer one?

Also, I have tried with Dutty's which I was quite sure is definitely based on 1.54 but the same problem occurs. Strange.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] kaycee77:
thanks crackwhore for the reply.

tried that already. i actually figured that out as well when i first started sycing before. i will try to use a diff cable and hopefully thats the problem. but can you think of anything crackwhore???

thanks everyone... and feel free to reply if you can think of any solutions at all... thanks all:(
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Yes.

Yes, that is the newer HTC SPL. However, this will not allow you to flash unsigned / cooked roms. That's why it's sitting at 0% when you try to flash Miri's or Dutty's roms. This is a "safety" or "security" feature. To get around this you have to use USPL or flash HSPL to allow unsigned / cooked roms to be flashed to your device.

Sounds like something is wrong in the rom then. Did you un-cook something that has to do with syncing? :eek:
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] master312:
thanks crackwhore for the quik responds do i load from computer or phone or both do i install the new rom file in on my phone and do it from there or the computer is just fine let me know thank you for your paitance.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] kaycee77:
crackwhoreness!!!

didnt uncook anything. just went from telstra rom to asian updated rom, then tried to go europe rom (the latest one) that's when i got the green screen. then revert it back to telstra, then put it back in asian which im using right now. tha's all i did (or is that uncooking??). and after that HD cant be recognise by pc.....

what did i do???

damnit!!!

sorry hehehehehe :eek:
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
I always flash from the computer once my phone is connected via USB and in the bootloader.

Sorry I thought I misunderstood. Somehow I thought you were cooking and flashing your own roms. If you're just flashing roms that are out there you should be fine. Hmm..... If you put your phone in the bootloader and connect it, does it show up in your Windows device manager as HTC USB Sync? (Just want to check and make sure that the USB port and everything works ok).
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] kaycee77:
crackwhorness!

everytime i go bootloader, phone is not recognise as well. and it stays in serial. but in normal htc mode its just charging.

dont really know what to do now...

thanks crack whore
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Oooo that's not good. Can you try any of the following:

1. Use a different USB cable.

2. Use a different USB port on that computer. Make sure you're not plugged into a USB hub as well.

3. Use a different computer.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
how do i install the drivers?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] kaycee77:
crackwhorness!

well.... tried all my usb ports in my computer....

leave me 2 more options that i will try tomorrow.

new usb cable...

and i will annoy my neigbour so i can use his computer.... hehehe

wish me the best!!!

thanks for all the help crack!!!!! whore!!

ehehehehhe love your nick man......

catch you again next time
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Skallgrim:
I get this message each time i tries to start uspl. I have updated the usb driver.

my phone is in bootloader mode and says SPL- 1.54.0000

and says USB at the bottom

anyone know what the problem is?

http://img4.imageshack.us/my.php?image=problemwxz.jpg
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Did you even read step (0) of the guide? It explains this step-by-step...
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
When you updated the driver did you "force" Windows to update the driver? Or during the process, did it say something to the effect of "Windows already has the most up-to-date driver loaded for your device" ??
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Skallgrim:
the first time I just followed the dummies guide how to instal the driver. if I tries to update the driver again now ist says Windows already has the most up-to-date driver loaded for your device"
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
OMG i am getting so frustrated i need the Windows Mobile Device Center but its only for Windows Vista and i have Windows XP?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] DaveShaw:
If you have XP, you only need to use Active Sync 4.5.

Ta

Dave
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
But then how do i install the drivers with Active Sync 4.5? because i have read the step by step but that is with windows vista.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Skallgrim:
i forgot to chech off the "allow USB connections" in windows mobile sync.

but is still have a problem, now this shows
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] DaveShaw:
You don't need to install any drivers on XP.

Ta

Dave
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Yeah that means you still need to update your driver. Follow the steps at the bottom of this post.

Before you start make sure your phone is in the bootloader showing USB at the bottom.

(1) Start -> Run -> devmgmt.msc.

(2) Look for HTC USB Sync.

(3) Double-click it and click the Driver tab

(4) Click Update Driver..

(5) On new screen tell it not to use Windows Update.

(6) Install from a list or specific location.

(7) Select Don't search. I will choose the driver to install.

(8) Click Have Disk and locate the extracted drivers you downloaded.

(9) After selecting click next and select the new driver.

(10) After it is updated, unplug your phone and re-plug it. Then try USPL again.

Let me know how it works.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
when i try to install Dutty's 1.56 ROM it stays at 0% but i have done the USPL as well
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] stonedge:
mine work using USPL + HSPL
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
how do i do that??
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Fallen Spartan:
You don't use both. Its one or the other as both do same function. Only difference is one is permanent and was is temporary.

What does it say in your bootloader? i.e. SPL 1.14.0000, 1.54.0000 etc
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] stonedge:
run HSPL then copy ROM to sd then run USPL
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
in my bootloader it says "SPL 1.54.0000"
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Fallen Spartan:
If you have 1.54.000 all you need to do is run HSPL 1.56 and then flash any 1.56+ based rom. You can as Stonedge said run USPL afterwards but you are just duplicating things
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
When you use USPL, are you connecting your phone in the bootloader, showing USB, before you run it? If so, does your phone reboot, go back into the bootloader, and then show SPL 1.15.USPL?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
I run it while it is in bootloader but then it stays at 0%, i am trying to install this "Ruu_Signed_Dutty_s_HD_V2.9_XT_5.2.21042.1.6.1.MSVC.RTM._1.54_SPL_" is that the right one?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Yes, you can install that rom. However, Dutty has released v 3.3 now so 2.9 is a bit old by now ;)

Now, when you run USPL, does your phone's bootloader show SPL - 1.15.USPL or not? It sounds like it's not running properly by what is happening above. It's sitting at 0% because the SPL is blocking the flashing of an unsigned / cooked rom...
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] AndyCr15:
My SPL shows 1.56 rather than 1.54.00000?

In Bootloader it shows USB, but when I try and put the newer drivers it says the device cannot start?

Also, the colours on my HD's screen have gone... erm... funky?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
It is now "SPL-1.15.USPL" is that correct? i will download the v3.3 now
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Is it 1.56.oliNex? Are you using the new HSPL? HTC hasn't released an SPL version above 1.54.0000 yet that I know of. The only 1.56.xxxx version I know of it the HSPL one. Sounds like you flashed the new HSPL and are still running an older rom (not based on the HTC 1.56 or higher rom).

Yes, that is correct. At this exact point is where you run the BlackstoneRUUWrapper.exe from what you are about to download (and extract before running ;)).
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
I am about to download from Dutty's website but now i dont know which one lol,

Dutty's V3.2 XT Add on Cabs

RUU_BlackStone_Duttys_WWE_V3.3_XT_CVSD_Radio_52.64.25.34_1.14.25.24_Ship

RUU_BlackStone_Duttys_WWE_V3.3_XT_MSVC_Radio_52.64.25.34_1.14.25.24_Ship

RUU_BlackStone_Duttys_WWE_V3.3_XT_Radio_52.64.25.34_1.14.25.24_Ship

which one?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] AndyCr15:
Ooops. Thought 1st post didn't work. DBl post
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] 7896zx:
after doing all of this could i install "Miri_WM65_21215_V9.1_Premium"?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
I'm not sure about Miri's roms. You need to check what SPL is required to run that rom. I would post in that rom's thread or read the first few posts in it.

The only difference between them all is the voice activation software:

CVSD - Cyberon Voice Speed Dial

MSVC - Microsoft Voice Command

Third has none
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] AndyCr15:
Yes, I'm still on Davideuck V5.

I do apologise, so far flashing has been very simple, put an nbh file on your SD and off you go... I'm a little confused by it all. At the top of the Guide, it says I can bypass everything using HSPL 1.56, so I went and got that and jumped to 6 as it said.

So, then I move to 6a as it says I don't need to use USPL with 1.56 HSPL loaded, so the next step is 'Flash ROM from 1f' which seems to be glossing over the whole 'how do I flash my HD with a 1.56 ROM' issue?

I assume this means follow Dutty's instructions. I come unstuck there as it says I'm not in bootloader mode or I need the new drivers. As I mentioned, it tells me it can't start the device when I try use the new drivers?

Now Windows 7 recognises the device as 'Microsoft Windows Mobile Remote Adaptor' under Network Adaptors and if I try to install the new drivers it tells me there are none in that folder for this device... Before it was under 'Mobile Devices' or something along those lines.

How can I correct this? Is it going to be easier to plug it into my laptop and try again there? I just need the nbh file on the SD and then run the USPL from my PC/laptop?

Thanks for any help.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Skallgrim:
still the same problem :( the driver was updatet succsefully, i also restarted the pc
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Try stopping both services that I have highlighted in the screenshot, and then try again. Also, are you running 32-bit or 64-bit Vista?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Skallgrim:
didnt work sadly.

im runing 64 bit, but i have tried on my laptop with vista 32bit and windows 7 same problem also

should I just try flash with rhuu.exe method? it sais it not that safe, what could happen?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] AndyCr15:
Okay, on the laptop I seem to have the drivers installed properly, now it says 'ERROR: Current SPL version is not supported'.

I have the latest SPL-1.56? Do I need to step back to an older one?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] AndyCr15:
Ahh crap. I'm going round in circles. I thought I wanted it saying 1.54.0000???? I had it on 1.15 a minute ago I think and I put it back to 1.54.000!

Now, how did I get to 1.15....

**EDIT** Okay, your USPL GUI tool puts 1.15 back on, not flashing to Dutty 3.3.

Damn, this had better be one awesome ROM!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
If you're trying it on a Vista 64-bit machine you need to disable digital driver signing for it to work.

LOL :D let us know how it goes.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Skallgrim:
ok i got it in uspl mode now. says spl 1.15 uspl

what now, how do i flash when im in the bootloader mode?

should i start the BlackstoneRUUWrapper file on my computer?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] tellmickey:
Network is locked

Cheers for all the hard work guys, ive not been able to do No 7, because...(hope this question is not agaisnt the rules) ....I flashed duttys V2.9 rom, but i cant use other carrier sims, is that normal.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Yes, now that you have USPL loaded and your phone is connected in the bootloader, run BlackstoneRUUWrapper.exe and flash away!! :D

When you say you can't use other SIM cards, what exactly is happening? Are you not getting any service? Do you get a message on the screen? Have you run connection setup to see if it can configure your device for your carrier?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] master312:
thanks crackwhore do i have to backup my phone before upgrading.and with what software.