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[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] greyfaction:
licensing? - a bit confused about it

***Each user gets 1 license, or perhaps 2-3 on request if needed (valid forever and works as transparently as possible, so it won't be a problem at all)

1) Do we need this in order to install HardSPL?

2) what is meant by it runs transparently?

I usually buy them unlocked already and decided to give it a go myself this time, so i am reading as much as possible before the big "brick" (^_^)

Thanks (^_^)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
This means everyone can put Hard SPL on their device at least once. You don't need to apply for a license or anything, you get it with the download. Transparently means that your information is stored for later use if you need to Hard SPL a replacement device or anything.

This has nothing to do with unlocking your device for use on a different network. This only allows you to flash a custom or non-stock ROM to your device.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] greyfaction:
Thanks a bunch for clearing that up, I'm not looking to switch carriers but would like to give a try at cooking my own ROM. I've been on XDA for years and am hoping i can start contributing now that i finally have some time to practice new ideas.

Thanks again.

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[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] TP2Sheam:
At First Glance...

I've got to say, at first glace it was daunting to read the wall of text. But, as I got through the passages I realized they were easy to read and I have to top my at to ya. Great walk through for the flashing process.

I flashed Vin's latest ROM and I'm loving the interface as well as the responsiveness. I use the dual boot GenY for Android 2.2.1 FroYo as well. Of the two installations and runs, I have to say this walkthrough was although longer, it was better written. The links helped especially for my CDMA phone.

Thank you.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
I'm glad to see some new users still read the stickies. Thank you for breaking the stereotype! :D
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] aerotec:
Hi all,

I have a RHOD100 UK Touch Pro 2 that is just back from HTC due to an RS232 USB port failure.

I am trying to flash up the latest Energy ROM but when I tried to install it it sits at "Loading..." and does nothing. Do I need to re-HardSPL the handset? I have tried this and the Auto Flash doesn't work and gives an error message. I tried the manual flash and the phone sits at 0% and times out and then I got an Error 262 message?

Has HTC done something so I can't flash a Custom ROM on to the handset!!?

Thanks.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
It's likely that they have relocked the device. The easiest way to check that is to get into the bootloader and see if it still says Olinex after the SPL version number. If it doesn't then you'll need to put it on there again. Contact cmonex for help on reflashing Hard SPL.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] aerotec:
Great, thanks. I have opened a support ticket for cmonex as per th eoriginal HardSPL thread. Looks like I need a new license to run the unlock. Pesky HTC!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] khaleel5000:
Hi I just bought htc touch pro 2 (used) I am suspecting its already using a custom ROM (in settings-->about) i see

windows mobile 6.5 professional

CE.OS.5.2.21887 (Build 21887.LeoPard_B)

and in bootup I see windows mobile 6.5 Build 21887 Leopard series rom.

does this mean my mobile was already flashed? and i dont need to 'flash' my mobile again to install different rom?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
Power off the device and then power back on while holding the volume down button. Continue to hold the volume down button until the bootloader screen (tri-colored screen) appears. In the second line should be the SPL version number. It should read 0.85 Olinex. The important thing is that it says Olinex after the SPL version number. If this is the case, then you are ready to flash whatever ROM you like. If it does not say this, then you will need to flash the Hard SPL in order to gain the ability to do this.

Leopard ROM is an old ROM for the Rhodium. You can view the thread for it HERE.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] khaleel5000:
it says spl-0.05.axebox

FULL TEXT :

Rohod100 32m ss-dc

spl-0.05.axebox

microp(led) 0x0A

microp(key) 0x04

turbo hw/turbo sw

TP MFG DATA

449,522. 798,849

790,202, 201,204

189854 cALIBRATED

so do i still need to flash again?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] christopherwoods:
That doesn't look like HardSPL on there - it's some custom "axebox" SPL by the looks of it. Probably worth flashing with HardSPL just to give you a safety net even if you don't want to change ROMs.

Incidentally, if you *do* want to change ROMs, there are some particularly good ones. I've been using Jackos S3 ManilaRUSH for the past couple of weeks and it's really quite speedy.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] khaleel5000:
Thanks guys, flashed, took less then a minute.now I get spl-0.05.Olinex

@chris thanks for suggesting jackos,i was very confused as to which one to pick and this one seems very nice.Going to be my first rom!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] christopherwoods:
Excellent! I only got my TP2 last month after using a Hermes for almost four years (with a Touch HD briefly interrupting) so I'm quickly getting up to speed with the Rhodium offerings. I chose Jackos - specifically the ManilaRUSH flavour - because it looks fairly "stock" and has quite refined icons etc without sacrificing speed. Jackos really hit the nail on the head with S3, it's noticeably faster than the S2 ROM.

If you want to use TouchLockPro bear in mind the "JackFULL" version also has Cookie Home Tabs installed with it. Whilst adding some very nice functionality and tweaks for the home tab - seems to cause problems with the correct functioning of the zoombar in TLP. Using the plain ole Manila-only ManilaRUSH ROM allows it to work fine. If you have no intention on using TLP, don't worry about it - something like S2U2 or Throttlelock will work just as well. (the Super Mario World skin for Throttlelock is great fun)

[edit] 567th post. I enjoy the sequentialism of this number. :) [/edit]
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] frodo1985:
im new to it all

i just bought a t-mobile htc touch pro 2 off eBay in hopes to use it on another carrier. i'v herd that i have to unlock the phone in order to use it, but iv also herd that all i have to do is flash it and i can use it on any carrier. so i'm a little confused what do i do the multi color screen says

RHDO210 32M SS-BC

SPL-085.OliNex

MicroP(LED) 0x0A

MicroP(KEY) 0x04

TURBO HW/TURBO SW

TP MFG DATA

507,516,799,860

780,181 233,173

240,839 Calibrated
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
The portion of your quote in red is what is relevant to loading non-OEM ROMs. Since your device already has Hard SPL on it, you are free to flash whatever ROM, stock or custom, that you wish. As for which one to flash first, try a bunch of them. Flash several and keep the one you prefer the best. There is a link in my signature to a thread containing lots of different ROMs for you to try. Make sure you read the first few posts of this thread first, so you don't wind up with an expensive paper weight.

EDIT: I misread your post. If you want to use it on a different carrier, then you need to SIM unlock the device. This is totally different. You can either call up T-Mobile (if you have service with them) and request the unlock code, or search around on eBay for SIM unlocking services for it. You could also go to THIS THREAD and have it SIM unlocked for about $20 US.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] frodo1985:
thanks this did help
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] reubenray:
Do all of the cooked ROM's have the basic items on them? The basics I am referring to re voicemail, email, camera operation, Outlook, contacts, internet-Opera, Wifi, apps, radio, music, games, camcorder with sound, tools, etc.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] DaveShaw:
Usually, unless the ROM Chef Specifies the ROM as "Lite" or "Ultra Lite" etc.

Dave
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
Voicemail service usually varies based on the carrier you use. Some chefs will put in a provisioning tool that will set up this for only the carrier you select.

E-mail is normally only Outlook.

There is only one camera/camcorder application that I'm aware of.

Outlook has a few different versions, but is normally updated to the latest one.

Contacts application is controlled by either Sense or WM. The latest Sense version is 2021, but I don't think any changes have been made to the contacts portion in quite some time.

The latest version of Opera is 10. Most chefs for the Rhodium cook in version 9.7 as it is the latest version to use the zoom bar. Opera 10 does not have scalable zoom.

Wifi applications outside of the standard Comm Manager are up to the chefs. A favorite is Wifi Monster, though.

I'm not sure what "apps" you mean.

There is only one FM Radio application that I've ever seen, although different chef will have it skinned differently.

Music is loaded onto the device by the user. If you mean a music player, then you will normally have a choice between WMP and TCPMP. Some chefs will cook in different ones like Nitrogen or something.

You'll get the standard games on most ROMs that come with any WM device. Teeter, Solitaire, and Bubble Breaker are normally the only games loaded in a ROM.

I'm not sure which "tools" you mean.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] reubenray:
See respones in bold and thanks for the answers.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
Well, I can't answer as to whether an application is common among custom ROMs or not if I don't know which ones you're talking about. Most ROMs do not contain a folder named "apps," but may contain one or more of the programs linked inside that folder.

The "tools" folder is common among ROMs, but contains different programs depending on how the chef wants to cook it. Every ROM has some form of GPS program, be it Google Maps, or something similar. FM radio is cooked into GSM ROMs only as that is the only version with a functional FM radio. Tasks is built into the Windows Office program and is often found in a custom ROM in an "Office Mobile" folder. Java is also normally included, but is almost useless as there are so few java apps that run on this device. File explorer and Calculator are generally always found in the ROMs as well.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] reubenray:
Radio Flash?

I am reading more and more about flashing a cooked ROM the first time. Is the radio feature included in the cooked ROM's? I have been leaning toward either an Energy or DeepShining ROM. I am not asking about the FM radio. If this is shown in the FAQ I apologize in advance.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
You should be asking this in the Radio thread. Most custom ROMs do not come loaded with a radio. However, most ROMs will also recommend a radio to go with it based on the rilphone.dll that is cooked in. Basically, just start with the radio that the ROM suggests, and then flash to a different one if that one doesn't do it for you. It takes all of about five minutes to flash a radio. You don't have to worry about backing anything up either.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] reubenray:
Error 240 - File Open?

I was able to get Hardspl installed and am trying my first ROM. It went through the entire process and had "Finish" on it so I am assuming it was installed correctly.

When I tried to run the CustonRUU I got the 240 error and it said "The update utility can not open the requested file. Please check your update utility". I went back and reread everything and even confirmed that I had the"0.85.Olinex" in bootloader mode. I turned the phone off and then back on and retried, but still got the 240 error.

Edit: I tried to delete this post, but could not.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] phunqe:
Hi,

I just downloaded the HARDSPL package in the first post and F-Secure reported an intercepted trojan (before the download actually started, in the webtraffic when clicking the link)

Gen:Trojan.Heur.GM.0160401132

A friend of mine with another anti virus program confimed it as well. I am aware of the virus notice in the HOWTO, but that seems to pertain to the actual EXE file itself.

Cheers.

EDIT: Just to clarify, the file itself doesn't seem to cause the problem. The trojan was intercepted when clicking the link, before the actual download started.

EDIT 2: I downloaded the file on an isolated computer and while the download went fine, the ZIP file seems corrupted (running no anti virus or firewall program at all).
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] funkyliu:
Thank you very much, after reading your acticle. I have become a professional now
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] Xionas:
I downloaded this stuff a while back (whatever it is that needs the license) and I successfully flashed my phone and have had the energy ROM running smoothly ever since. My friend just got a Touch Pro 2 and he was going to flash his phone on my computer. Do I need a second license for that or is the first one enough? He tried getting it on my girlfriends computer but wasn't able to.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mskip:
You will have to ask that question in the original HardSPL thread.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] sv452:
additional info...

hi,

great tutorial ...

two questions ... how do i know my HTC Touch Pro 2 is GSM and not UMTS?

then can I flash a winmo 6.5 rom instead of winmo 6.1 rom? how do i choose which rom to flash?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mskip:
GSM phones have sim cards. CDMA phones dont.

Once you have flashed HardSPL you can flash any Rom you want. Its your decision what to flash just read the threads and decide what one is right for you.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] kappo78:
Thanks for creating this
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] kmanuel74:
I was under the same impression, but I see people with Verizon TP2s being refered to the CDMA area. I'm doing my research now before buying, and thought I saw Verizon advertising it as a quad ban GSM.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] freezer1966:
SCARED!!

I have a Verizon TP2 (Rhod500) Global and I've read through this entire thread and still don't feel comfortable with this. I REALLY want WM 6.5 and other gizmo's!! Very impressed with with this TP2 and WM. I wouldn't like it as much if it where a BRICK! :eek:
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mskip:
If you dont feel comfortable then dont attempt it. If yo uread through all the posts then you will see that noone has bricked their device yet so it must be very safe but as with anything there is always a slight risk and if you arent prepared to accept that risk then you shouldnt do it.

It really is very foolproof though as long as you follow all steps exactly as written :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] gkleding:
CDMA can be GSM, GSM cannot be CDMA

Is this correct?

I started out with the T-Mobile Version(since thats my carrier) I went thru the unlock/Hardsplash and then went on to successfully flash with Miris 6.5 Rom.

Ran into a good deal on an unlocked Telus version and couldnt pass it up. Took about 10 seconds to to decide my favorite, Telus it is.

HOWEVER, even though it is sim unlocked, and it works just great with T-Mobile, there is no HardSpl available yet so I cannot upgrade to 6.5, bit of a bummer.

So Isnt this correct, that even though I use a sim card, and my carrier is GSM, my phone is still CDMA?

Thanks

Sunday
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] what150:
Thank you, such a clear and really easy to understand guide.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] skyler17:
Please add this to you SD card flashing guide in your first post:

Once the ROM is completely loaded in the bootloader screen, you must reset your device manually once it says 'Update Complete'

It was nerve racking to make the jump and pull the battery from my phone once the process was complete. I didn't know. I just had to cross my fingers.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] mskip:
What does the screen say after it gets to 100% then? All other devices restart automatically after flashing a rom via storage card. Give me some more info and I will add it.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ikuikuikuiku:
Hi everyone im new to this winmo devices and i recently just bought tmo tp2...

I wanted to try energygenesisrom but told to hardspl the device first. as i'm reading through the steps in hardspl, although it was concise and clear, i didn't get the license thing where it says:

"important:Each user gets 1 license, or perhaps 2-3 on request if needed (valid forever and works as transparently as possible, so it won't be a problem at all)

PM cmonex to request 1-2 more devices for private user (free)."

Can somebody clarify this? Do i need to get a license to hardspl my tp2?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] DaveShaw:
Just download it and run.

The licenses are already on the server.

Dave
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] live_in_the_sky06:
First of all thanks for the guide. It makes it easier for noobs to understand how to flash roms on their devices. I have ran into an issue with the automatic flash mode. I keep getting a server connection error and to try again in 5 minutes. i have seen this question asked b4 in the thread i wanna say post #57. Can anyone help as to why we are getting this error? My firewall is turned off too.

EDIT: I just restarted my computer and allowed access to the file thru my firewall and everything seems to be working fine
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] wondaboi:
Hey I am not really a NOOb to flashing ROMs but the HardSPL won't unlock my TMO Touch Pro2. It gets to 4% at most then quits. Any suggestions?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] larcen007:
Cant extract HARDSPL

Got a touch pro 2 - I d/l the file that is linked to the original message. I can open the zip file, but cannot extract nor execute from within the zip file. any suggestions?

I am running Windows XP- think using winrar.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] deceptivesmiles:
Thanks for the indepth tutorial. Plan on flashing my first ROM soon. Really feelin the Manila 2.5 build w/ the Twitter tab and what not. Hope all goes well :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ebcjoel:
Flashing a Tilt 2

I just purchased an at&t tilt 2 on Ebay. I live in New Zealand. I got at&t to unlock it (very easy, surprise, surprise) I want to flash it but it says At&t worldphone when I start it up. Is that what is talked about on page one of this thread or am I safe to flash?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
First of all, welcome to the XDA Developers Forum.

Before you flash, you have a lot of reading to do so you don't turn your new toy into a very expensive paperweight. I'm not sure what you are referring to on the first page, but the AT&T screen is called the "splash screen." All of the information required to get you flashing is listed in the first post. If you don't understand something, most of the users here, including myself, will be more than happy to assist you as long as you do the research on your own.

I don't mean to sound preachy, but as a rule of thumb, we will put forth as much effort in helping you as you put into helping yourself. Remember that XDA is not a support forum, but we will gladly help you through your troubles if you follow the rules here. With all of that said, if you have any questions, please feel free to ask them here before you begin flashing. It's better to know what you're doing ahead of time, so you will be prepared for it later. Surprises are no good here! :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] ebcjoel:
Yes sorry I should have been clearer. On the first page of this thread it talks about these instructions not working for a world phone or cdma. My tilt 2 says world phone on the splash screen and I wanted to make sure before I started it that I didn't brick the thing. So am i safe? BTW what I want is just a faster rom. This phone is so slow to respond. Since I now live in New Zealand I don't need all the At&t bloat. So any recommendations on a great stable rom? I've read about many but just thought I get your thoughts. Cheers.

-Joel
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] cajunflavoredbob:
There are two different paths you would take to flashing depending on the device type you have. GSM users have to stick to their own stuff as do CDMA users. This means that you should make sure that whatever you are flashing or installing is for your device type. Since you are using the AT&T Tilt2, you would use only GSM programs. Stay away from CDMA applications and ROMS. It will turn your device into a brick.

To answer your question, however, the AT&T device is not a CDMA device. The bit about the world phone thing is specific to CDMA devices. As long as you stick to GSM, you will be completely fine.

As far as ROM recommendations, there is a link in my signature to a list of ROMs available for the Rhodium. I generally don't suggest ROMs as that is very much a matter of opinion as to which one you will like. I would suggest to try out a few of them to see what you like. I've been doing this for quite some time now, and I still don't stick to one ROM in particular. Find one that looks interesting and try it out for a day or so. If you like it, keep it; otherwise flash a new one. It's a pretty simple process once you get into it. Happy flashing!
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] DcnWlf:
Cant download Hardspl from link

Hello all im new to this flashing thing i hope to have fun and be a little helpfull in this topic i jus bought a new tilt 2 pro off ebay and im trying to download the hardspl file i can download it but it says its only 279kb on my hd and i cant open it cause it says there is nothing there any help please?

Now because i cant do this i jus updated to a new os? or rom? from htc site

Still want to flash i jus dont want anything to do with att :/ or any carrier for that matter...
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] christopherwoods:
The HardSPL installer needs to be run from your computer. You connect your phone to your PC and establish an ActiveSync connection, then when it's finished, you load the HardSPL app on your PC and go through the steps. (it's similar to flashing a new radio ROM to your phone)

After HardSPL is installed, you can be safe in the knowledge that your phone is almost unbrickable :-)

The HardSPL file is certainly larger than 279kb though, you need to download and run it on your PC. Get it from this forum or htc-unlocks.com

Also please do read carefully all the information about flashing HardSPL and flashing custom ROMs before you dive into it, as has been said before nobody wants you to end up with an expensive paperweight :)
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile ROM Development] DcnWlf:
I think it was a mis understanding on my part im sorry i have windows mobile program open and said connected thats why it didnt work i finnaly closed out of that and tried the hardspl and it worked!!!! i was jus messing around took me about 5 hrs to learn to flash, then finally i did it!!!! now ive done flased 3 new roms so far its like nothing! i think i like the energy one the best im tryin to keep it simple cause i dont understand to much jus starting out and dont wanna brick my phone :D