yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
LOL m8, I learnt from the best. Besides as your motto says ..... "To Help one...." ;)

It's actually a mutual learning though, when you try to help someone you often end up learning new things yourself, there is often a slightly different situation with many of these noob questions (and hey I was one not so long ago) so I also end up learning more.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
You should always follow the steps as dictated by the RUU. If it wants to attempt to recover, first go through with the steps and only if then not successful should you do your soft reset and try again. If you pull the battery at the wrong stage you could "brick" your phone.

Whether it is the HSPLWrapper of the CustomRUU would depend on what you are attempting to flash.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Justin86:
ClydeB1,

Thanks for your fast reply. I have done a soft rest and run the HSPLWrapper for a couple times. I still get the Error 262: update error. Same thing as the first attempt. Do you have any suggetions?

Justin.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Use the manual sspl method.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ckin2u:
Hi..

I have never flashed my Touch HD with any roms before, so i was wondering would i lose my operator details with O2 if i did flash with a new rom.. I would be grateful if someone could help me

Thanks
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
I'm not sure what you mean by operator details?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ckin2u:
hi ClydeB1

Thanks for your response

I thought i would be losing my phone number and any settings which are used by O2 as I am on a contract phone

Does the phone get completely wiped when flashing with a new rom?

Thanks
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Data on the phone gets wiped ie contacts, sms, email etc so it's best to back these up, but it would just be like getting a new phone. On setup with your sim card inserted, the phone sets up all the necessary operator information such as voicemail number sms centre etc. You still keep the same number and that type of information
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Justin86:
Done that. I just installed 6.5.. Thanks for your help...:)

Justin.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Good stuff. Welcome to the Club ;)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] daniel9191:
i have 4 folders in all

Maryone

xanny

and energy

and one called HSPL containing the HSPL olinex and nothing else
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ckin2u:
Hi ClydeB1

Thank you very much for your help, much appreciated

I had quickly read the dummies guide but had second thoughts about it because i was worried i would lose my operator information... but now i will give it a try... is there anything i need to look out for as im a complete newbie

Which latest rom do you recommend as i have the original stock rom and i think its a 1.14spl

Thanks
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
No problem. The first thing is you need to decide whether to go uspl (temporary fix and need to rerun everytime you want to flash) or hspl (more permanent but can be removed) and you can just flash whenever you wish. Once you've decided which route to take carefully read the first few posts and then read them again slowly. I probably sounds very intimidating, but if you take it slowly and do things step by step according to the guide you will be fine. If after reading you have more questions, please post them here and myself or others will talk you through.

You will need to determine what your current rom and spl are (so that you can revert back to these if you ever need any repair work done under warranty - hopefully never needed but you never know). Get this info from Settings\System\Device Information\Software Information. Record ROM version and Radio version. Put your device into Bootloader mode and record spl version.

The ROM to choose is very much a personal thing as peoples preferences and needs differ. I'd suggest reading up on a few of the roms here in this forum(the more popular ones will have frequent posts and you can get a feel from there as to whether there are major bugs or not. Then pick a few and try them out for a day or two to see how you like them. Chances are once you start this journey you'll be doing this a lot (you have been warned :p)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ahmgsk:
can i revert back from hspl

hi ppl

i brought htc touch hd 2 months back its still on stock rom with stock spl

i wonder can i revert from hspl to original spl

if yes can u provide me steps to do so too

coz. my screen use to give misalignment

but sinces yesterday i had updated to orignal rom 10-1-2009 n hard reseted it

its not giving i wonder if it was rom problem

because i read somepost its the prob of touchpad

is it so >>> anyone knows the ans

thx in advance
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Yes you can. You'll find the steps at the bottom of this post, together with the necessary tools.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Znaky:
For me, turning it on and off means, hold the power button, a text box comes up saying: the power will be shut off, and you are about to lose data. still want to continue? I choose yes.

Is it resetted if I do this?

Or is it reset button "we" means for resetting the device?

HTC Touch HD
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Fallen Spartan:
Reboot would be resetting your device

Turning off would literally mean turn off device using top power button so phone completely shuts down. Then reusing same button to turn on again
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Havok316uk:
HSPL Vista 64 Doesnt Work!

Hi all I've tried many times to get HSPL to work using vista home premium 64bit and now giving up! It fails on the first stage of the manual, It gets to the point of the progress bar and stays at 0% then appears a communication error.

I have changed the HTC USB Sync Driver from microsofts 21/06/2006 to the 01/09/2003 version found in the drivers download zip. I installed it disabling the digital singed drivers in the F8 menu. And I have also disabled user account control

I keep getting an error saying rapitool application has stopped working about 4 or 5 times in a row. Has anyone encountered this problem??
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Fallen Spartan:
When device is connected to computer via usb cable, does bottom of bootloader change from 'serial' to 'usb'?

Have you tried using manual SSPL, i.e. troubleshooting section:

Boot up your phone.

Copy SSPL-Manual-TouchHD.exe to your phone. In a file browser on your phone browse to where you copied SSPL-Manual-TouchHD.exe and run it.

Your phone will reboot into its bootloader and should show SPL v 1.07.OliNex.

When it shows USB at the bottom then run HSPLWrapper_blackstone_156OilNex.exe from your computer again.

Go to step HSPL3 if successful.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] sneaky.dimple:
Hey. I'm having trouble with the HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.zip attachment. It says the file is damaged when i try and extract it. I've tried downloading it numerous times. Can somebody please e-mail me a "working" version: paprikaboy@mweb.co.za?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Howzit boet. Another Seffrican here :D

Mailed a working copy to you as requested.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Fallen Spartan:
Keep it in English please...LOL :p :rolleyes:
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Znaky:
So I am not rebooting the device when I turn it off and then on again?

If not, how do I reboot my touch hd? reset button under the back cover?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Fallen Spartan:
To be honest, both would do same thing for these purposes. Either reset device or turn it on and off again. Alot of the newer custom roms come with simple apps to reset device without having to take back cover off.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
LOL, that is some good old fashioned South African slang.

E-mail bounced back as it contains an exe file. See if you can get this one. ry to disable your anti-virus before you download it as that may be "breaking" the file as your av sees the .exe file as a threat.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ckin2u:
Hi ClydeB1

Thank you for all your help.. today i have flashed my very first ROM whoo hoo :) and im loving it haha.. looking forward to future flashing

Thanks again
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] jan_axhell:
Hi all,

I cannot flash my Blackstone (1.56). (more here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=574790)

I have tried both HSPL and USPL methods (updated USB drivers, disabled fast transfer on HTC, disabled firewall & antivirus, rebooted each time, tried 2 different cables and 2 different PCs with XP) but ActiveSync 4.5 always dies right after the upload process starts.

In both methods (even Manual) as soon as USB appears on tricolor screen, ActiveSync goes grey and the connection is lost.

I have tried to unplug and replug, but nothing happens on the PC

What can I do?

PS Thanks Svegetto for the tip on the other thread
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Fallen Spartan:
Congratulations, welcome to the club!! ...........it won't be long now till you catch the bug, the addiction of constant flashing, tweaking and playing with your :p
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
My pleasure bro. Happy flashing and enjoy your device as it was meant to be, but beware this flashing thing gets addictive - You have been warned!! LOL :D

Is it just that your Activesync connection is lost when you start flashing or is there another problem. Although the RUU states that you need an ActiveSync session, it is only there to ensure that you establish a link to the device. It does not mean that you need to maintain this session during the flash. As soon as the flash starts, or as soon as the device goes into bootloader mode, the Activesync connection is lost. This is normal so no need to worry. Just continue with the additional steps.

If you are still having problems further on down the line then come back and provide more info on the issues.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] jan_axhell:
With HSPL method everything goes normal until the upload process: at that time ActiveSync dies, the progress bar appears on HTC but hangs at 0%. After some time the wrapper says Connection Error.

With USPL I can see the 156OliNex text on tricolor screen, but when I start the wrapper with the unsigned HardSPL, it does not even show the progress bar on HTC and I get connection error again.

Also, trying the USPL method, I have to upgrade USB drivers each time. For some reason they are getting downgraded (?) even if I deactivate USB port on ActiveSync during the process.

If this can help, when I am in bootloader mode and plug the USB cable, ActiveSync ignores it and stays OFF, despite the text changing from Serial to USB on tricolor screen.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
What Error code do you get as there are different steps needed to recover depending on the code, ie is it 260, 262 etc.

Are you updating usb drivers from this post, and are you following all of the steps as described?

This is normal. It is not possible to make an ActiveSync connection when in bootloader. As long as the serial changes to usb on screen then all is right.

So all in if you tell me what error code you get, we should be able to sort you out.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] jan_axhell:
With HSPL method I get Error [262], but with USPL method I've got a success! See below.

Yes, everything exactly as described except a small difference explained below.

I was re-allowing USB transfer on ActiveSync soon after upgrading dirvers and BEFORE running USPL. Now I just left it not-allowed and it worked!

I was able to flash the unsigned 1.54 rom and I am now flashing the Topix 3.1.1 just to try.

Will I have to use the USPL method every time now?

I have a TIM Italy SIM card: will it be better for me to use custom ROMs like Topix or something like RUU_BlackStone_TIM_IT_1.13.401.0_Radio_52.49a.25.26_1.09.25.14_Ship.exe ?

BTW thank you very much for the help!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] stivik:
this has worked for me many times but now when i try to instal the drivers it says: error: device could not start (code 10)

i have spl: 1.54.000

what i tried:

searching for the code 10 error

installing a original rom from HTC and then trying to update

i also want to make clear that i have followed every single step in the guide for the drivers and that i have done this before so it is not that i dont know what i am doing:D
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] jon-:
Thank you for this excellent tutorial. I'm now running Miri 6.5 with manila 2.5 :D
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
It's a pleasure. Yes, if you use uspl, you will need to repeat the process each time you want to flash a new rom.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Are you sure you followed "every single step". Step WXP14 describes this error as normal. This is the correct behaviour.

From the USB Driver Update tut you will see that this step is described as being normal.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] stivik:
hmmm ok... ill try to continue the update, see if it works.

btw i used the instructions that are in the zip file of the first posts.

thx anyways ;)

edit:

i am doing the update with windows 7 32bit. and that image comes from the xp tut

edit edit:

ok it works thx again!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] alcllee:
Hi all,

Im new to Touch HD. Currently worry about my phone warrenty. Not sue whether your country isit same with Malaysia that if you hadflashed a unsigned rom, HTC wnt warrenty you anymore. Is there any method to backup my SPL or something about it?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
You should get a similar error message on Windows 7/Vista (just used the XP one as an example).

Glad to hear you got it sorted out though. Happy flashing ;)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
This is the same worldwide, where flashing a "cooked" rom will invalidate the warranty. There are ways to revert to the standard rom (so they should never know ;))

Read here on the method to backup your rom - http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=3078601&postcount=4

You can also however download your stock rom from this site which is easier(just check what it is and also check your stock spl version and keep a record of these) - http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Blackstone_Ship_exe

If you are very worried about warranty use the uspl method for flashing as explained at the begining of this thread. If you do use the hspl method however, use the process at the end of this post (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=2710548&postcount=1) to revert to the stock rom and spl.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] hurricane3000:
Thanks a lot, ClydeB1

I successfully updated my ex Rom (Tim) from:

ROM Version 1.13.401.0 (20428)ITA

ROM Date 10/25/08

Radio Version 1.09.25.14

Protocol Version 52.49a.25.26W

to:

ROM Version 1.56.401.0 (43972) WWE

ROM Date 03/06/09

Radio Version 1.13.25.24

Protocol Version 52.62,25.34U

I used the USPL(2.5) way, and the entire process has finished correctly with 0 errors.

But now I have 2 new question:

As I am not fully convinced that to update with a WWE version is been a good choose (not for the Pda section, but exclusively for the Phone section), can I to use the identical procedure to re-change ROM from:

RUU_BlackStone_HTC_Europe_1.56.401.0_Radio_52.62.25.34_1.13.25.24_Ship.exe

to:

RUU_BlackStone_HTC_ITA_1.56.408.0_Radio_52.62.25.34_1.13.25.24_Ship.exe?

Or it's even possible to re-change only(separately) the Radio (phone) section from WWE to ITA?

If yes, where can I get the latest (HTC official ) Italian version of Radio Rom)?

And what is procedure to update ONLY Radio section, using USPL?

Thanks
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Hi, glad to hear that you got things sorted out. You can easliy flash from RUU_BlackStone_HTC_Europe_1.56.401.0_Radio_52.62.25.34_1.13.25.24_Ship.exe to RUU_BlackStone_HTC_ITA_1.56.408.0_Radio_52.62.25.34_1.13.25.24_Ship.exe. Just follow the same procedure. As you used uspl, just use it again and change the rom, but the rom that you want to change to has the same radio as the one you have now, ie 1.13.25.24. The only difference will be the language.

It is also possible just to change just the radio. You can get downloads for the different radio versions here. Changing the radio can help improve signal on the device, help get better gps signal and reduce battery life, but it is very dependent on the area as what works well for one person may not work for you. I don't believe however that changing the radio can change the phone from WWE to ITA. The language is in the ROM and not the radio AFAIK. Yuo can find many of the latest official roms here.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ausi:
Windows 7

Hi Digital Outcast

I just installed Win7 on my PC i would like to know if there is any requirement to install some special Drivers on the PC in order to do a PPC ROM upgrade??
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
AFAIK, it is fairly similar to Vista in terms of setup and the only things you may need to check for would be that you have .net installed and if needed you may need to change the usb drivers as described for Vista.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] hurricane3000:
I know that with both WWE and ITA versions, the Radio will work the same, but I prefered to re-change Rom language version exclusively for the phone-language interface, not for O.S. language (phone can be used even by someone not "English-understanding".

Thanks again.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] individual:
I've followed the steps down to the letter, But my progress bar gets stuck on 0%. I've tried the trouble shooting method but once i execute sspl-manual-TouchHD.exe, it goes to the boot loader screen, says the correct OliNex version, but it does not offer me the USB connection again, hence i cannot connect to my phone, to further update. Whats worse is, I've tried it many many times on vista/xp and windows 7, and now my battery/connection icons are corrupt. Any ideas?

EDIT.

It says Error [262] communication problems (or something along those lines)

EDIT

Slight success. I've downloaded my default rom from the HTC website and am installing (replacing) it, progress bar currently at 15% :D

That much closer to miri'd WM6.5 :D and Dusk's Titanium extras :D

EDIT

YES!! 2 hours, 50 pages of troubleshooting, driver updates, programing and RSI later, WM 6.5 is installing! ** Donated $20US for a great tut :D Go buy yourself a case of beer :P
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ausi:
Quote:

Originally Posted by ausi

Hi Digital Outcast

I just installed Win7 on my PC i would like to know if there is any requirement to install some special Drivers on the PC in order to do a PPC ROM upgrade??

Well this is what i need to know, does one need to install USB drivers & if so which ones??.......Thanks
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
The ones included in the link I provided. The words "usb drivers" in the earlier post is the link ;). It includes the drivers as well as the procedure to be followed.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ausi:
Guys, i'm using XP & trying to install HSPL according to the Tutorial, for my friend's HD.

Unfortunatley he played around with the unit himself and therefor i'm getting Errror 260 (not 262) and it's stuck @ 0%.

Tried the Trouble Shooter & installed SSPL-Manual-Touch-HD according to the Tutorial but couldn't get the unit to display USB at the bottom, so couldn't continue.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
Did you remove the usb cable form the device after using the sspl method? You need to remove the cable for a few seconds (20 - 30) and then re-insert and it should change.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ausi:
Originally Posted by ausi

Guys, i'm using XP & trying to install HSPL according to the Tutorial, for my friend's HD.

Unfortunatley he played around with the unit himself and therefor i'm getting Errror 260 (not 262) and it's stuck @ 0%.

Tried the Trouble Shooter & installed SSPL-Manual-Touch-HD according to the Tutorial but couldn't get the unit to display USB at the bottom, so couldn't continue.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

YOU DID IT!!!.........a simple trick, but i would never have thought of it.......

MANY Thanks....from my friend also!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] ClydeB1:
It's a pleasure m8. Glad you got it right and I'm sure your friend is relieved that you didn't brick the phone. ;)
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Beltic:
i think its broken..

Ok, not real sure how I got this point - i have tried re-flashing a few times. I started with a stock 1.14 spl Touch HD. Upgraded to Engery, and it seemed ok for a few hours - then the screen shut off and I couldnt get it back. After jacking around for an hour (pulling the battery, etc) i got it back. I did not have a stock rom backup (yeah, yeah - i know. im a dumbarse) so I went ahead and (thinking it was a bad rom) pushed XTech(?) 6.5 - same problem.

I am at a point now where the phone boots after i hold the power button for a LONG 30 seconds or so - but, still NO DISPLAY.

I managed to get Pocket Controller-Pro running, and when I connect the phone to my desktop, i can see everything - but not on the phone.

The other major issue is when I try to enter into bootloader mode by pressing the VOL Down + power? NOTHING - I cant see anything, I dont get the "vibrate" power thingy - nothing.

How can i get myself outta this jam?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] simforosa:
When I put the phone in the bootloader mode, I can see at the bottom of the screen "USB".

At this point, I run blac_uspl.exe, then opens and closes the window that I have posted before, and nothing happens more.

My OS is Vista 32bit
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] simforosa:
I think i know whats the problem:

I need to disable USB conection y ActiveSync.

how to do exactly?

In my phone, I go to --> programs-->activesync

and at this point I do not know how to ...
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Do you have Windows Mobile Device Center (WMDC) installed? If so let me know. Otherwise follow step (0) in the guide in my signature and update your drivers for the HTC USB Sync. If you do have WMDC installed you need to change a setting first and then stop a service.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] simforosa:
yes, I installed WMDC on my pc.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Have you tried doing step (0b) and then (0c) in my guide and then running USPL? It should work after this... make sure you follow all the screenshots in (0c)!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] simforosa:
ok, I will try it !!

here are almost 4 am! how much work the hd :o
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] Digital Outcast:
Good luck friend as I am off to bed myself!!!
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] NorthernProject:
usb drivers

I'm runninf xp and I'm getting the usb port could not be opened error.

How do I fix this?
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] kangu:
Yes, i have rebooted my laptop and spammed f8, and i chose "disable digital driver". I have repeated this many times, still no luck =/ I have tried starting over as well, im still stuck at the same stage.
[Touch HD Windows Mobile ROM Development] simforosa:
cRaCKwHoRe!! Many thanks mate! finally I could finish all the work and upgrade to 1.56 runing at this moment Miri ROM.

thanks for sharing this with us!! greetings from Spain!!

Carmen,