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[Touch Pro2 CDMA] gudddu:
HTC Touch PRO2 Telus(GSM+CDMA) - ROM Needed

Dear Friends,

Would one of you be so kind as to guide me to the download of a ROM for my HTC Touch PRO2 Telus (which is GSM+CDMA) :)

I was able to Hard SPL my phone with a little help from you friends and now need a good ROM to get my phone going :)

Earlier i was writing another ROM which was a GSM Only ROM and that led to "Flash Write Error" and then i realized that I need another ROM which is more for my GSM+CDMA Model.

Thank you in advance.

Regards,

Guddu
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
You can only flash CDMA ROMs. Head over to PPC Geeks [dot] com to find the majority of CDMA ROMs. I think only Sharkie has a CDMA ROM hosted on XDA.

It doesn't matter if your device is capable of GSM. If it is a CDMA device, it will only ever be able to use CDMA ROMs. If you try to flash any GSM ROM, you will brick it.

As far as which ROM to use, you could search the forum here. Dozens of people ask about which ROM to flash all the time. We always answer them the same way. It's a matter of opinion. Keep flashing different CDMA ROMs until you find one you like. I've been flashing for quite some time now and still haven't settled on one single ROM. I flash a different one a few times a week.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] gudddu:
Flashed my First ROM ( And 2nd and 3rd ) Successfully

Hi Cajun Flavored Bob,

Thanks a lot for all your advice.

I was able to successfully HARD SPL my HTC Touch Pro 2 :)

And not only that. I even tried two ROMs.......Both Windows 6.5......One for Verizon and another for US Cellullar. And they both loaded fine without any problems. So I can upgrade to Windows 6.5 also ;)

I also tried my Telus ROM (Windows 6.1) and that loaded fine too :cool:

Thanks again for all your help. I hope you won't mind if I ask a few more questions seeking your expert advice. :rolleyes:

1. Now that I have the Telus ROM with me, is it correct that I can never brick my Phone? I mean, if at all something goes wrong, all I have to do it flash that original ROM right? :D

2. With Windows 6.5 Mobile installed (Verizon or USC), in the Modem Connection, i see only two values in the Drop Down (those 2 are Cellular Line and Hayes Compatible on COM1). With my original Telus Windows 6.1 there used to be another value called Cellular Line (GPRS and 3G). Could you please let me know if there is a way to get that value back? I mean, I cannot use Internet with my phone on another network without that value. :confused:

3. Even after flashing a ROM, i still see the Calendar Entries Intact. I thought that this process of flashing a ROM Erases everything and starts fresh. Is it not like that? :confused:

Thanks again for your help and look forward to your response. :)

Regards,

Anurag
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] gudddu:
Did my First Task29

Hi Cajun Flavoured Bob,

I did my first task 29 today :) Everything went well :)

I am using a Verizon ROM now. Hope it helps resolve my Internet Connection problem :)

I also wanted to ask you one question. Do you know of a ROM to change the language of the phone to Spanish?

Thanks a lot for your guidance.

Regards,

Anurag
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Dr.8820:
are you really that daft? (olipro quote) you guys changed your support system at least 4 times before i stopped counting....you do know i'm dr.8820 at your other money-making site (ppcgeeks)?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
well, the 8820 would be telling that it is the same person :), yes I do recall this username at ppcgeeks. but why do you ask that?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
If you have a question ask it. Otherwise, please be silent. There is no reason to start flaming users on this site. Remain civil in the open forum.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] msready2learn:
I Am A Newbie

:confused:

For the past 3 weeks I have been reading posts on both xdadevelopers and PPCGEEK. I tried to Droid my phone which I was doing somthing wrong as it would not work properly. Since then I found a ROM that I would like to try. As I understand it I can flash the security radio on my phone to allow me to use my device with other CDMA providers. And if I use the Hard SPL I can flash to use other ROMs on my phone but I will be bound to my one provider (Sprint).

Please correct me if I am wrong. I am really trying to learn and get the most optimum use out of my device.

My question is, do I have to flash the security radio or can I just use this Hard-SPL to flash the ROM to my phone?

The Newbie

MsReady2Learn
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
You are correct. Security unlock is for the radios. Hard SPL allows you to flash custom or non-OEM ROMs.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Dr.8820:
just want to correct you on this so you don't brick your phone. sim unlocking is for using gsm (t-mobile or at&t) while in north america, but you can only use one cdma carrier. hope that helps :).
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Nioz:
Hi, i am a Newbie, sorry not speak english, i need apply hard-spl to my rhodiumw, but it says it is not for commercial purposes, never used the hardspl, do not understand why I pay if it's free for private use, please help, :'(
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
Open a support ticket at support.htc-unlocks.com. Make sure to include all the information requested and select your device from the drop down list. It's the CDMA Rhodium that is in the red box here. You should not select the Paying customer link unless you donate first. cmonex will normally respond within a day or two.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
I sent a reply to your priv. message, check it. :)
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] rrdr:
Noob breakdown new unlock

First time unlocking, not sure if the process is going as it should, dont want to brick the phone. I reread the directions a few times, downloaded the exe, synced the phone to the pc, ran the exe in auto....This is where things get fuzzy, phone goes black and usb connection drops (based on the dun dun sound windows makes), please let me know if this is normal, should the screen go black and should I continue with the unlocker, Im on page 3 of the exe, it reads from: and image version: at the top, both are blank and image version 1.0 oli at the bottom. Please let me know if what Im seeing/experiencing is correct, thanks
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
That sounds good so far. Just don't remove the USB cable until it is completely finished. The PC message will let you know when it is done.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] papusoft:
help htc rhodium w

hi all if anyone can help me with this I'll be grateful.

and repaired my htc w Movilnet rhodium (Rhodes 500) with jtag but in order to make the unlock spl and q need to do this in the only way to resurrection riff q ax box does. when you try to do manual or actuamatico spl seimpre the result is a boot mode htc touch me replace the orignal rom to pledge, any ideas or help for my problem
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
sounds like an interesting issue... I'm not sure if I even fully understood it (though I think I have a guess). can you send me a PM so we can talk about this more? I'm one of the devs for Hard-SPL
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Kenouno:
I'm pretty familiar with issues like these... One from each 4 RhodiumWs from Venezuela gets bricked trying to flash HardSPLs for other devices. The only possible fix is plug the fancy brick into a Riffbox. It flash its own SPL and leaves the phone totally unlocked (Security, SIM, etc... like the old SuperCID)... The client only have to be CASH Unlocked 'cause it's an expensive reppair.

Papusoft was not informed he does not require to apply the OliNex's HardSPL... The phone is already unlocked for ROM flashing..!

(Papusoft, no necesitas aplicar el HardSPL... Si tu equipo fué reparado con una RIFFbox, ya está liberado para flashear la ROM que quieras y, de hecho, liberado para usar cualquier SIM Card y no solo la de tu operador -Movilnet-)

About "Commercial Use" issue... is too common down here (Venezuela) where we have a pretty restricted access to foreign money and so much people receiving the "Commercial Use" message destroys its phones trying to apply alternative methods (usually HardSPLs intended for other devices). The free souls captured inside a communist country can not pay in another currency but "Venezuelan Bolívares" which have absolutly no value out there, where Olipro and Cmonex lives..!

I know, i know, i do know, it is possible to apply the HardSPL for personal use but not every one got so much luck as i had... And the language barrier keeps bricking phones down here... People ussually gets desperated too soon and make some bad choices trying to unlock their phones... Language, currency restrictions, communism... We are damned..!
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
I suppose there is a local forum, you could help them by explaining how to request a personal use license. I know that e.g. vietnamese people just use a sample english text copied off some local forum of theirs + add their IMEI. :)

as for communism, well let's not go into that, but I know it's pretty bad, where I live that country was communist too, until 1989. (I was a kid then, but I heard enough stories :P ) so I totally understand that even if people in that country wanted to donate, they can't do that.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Febo00:
Hey. i'm not sure that this is the right place to post my question, but there are so many subforums i'm getting a headache. I'm sorry if this isn't the thread where i shpuld be posting this, please link me to the right one.

i've been looking for an android phone that fits my budget right now, wich btw, it's not very high hahaha. i've been offered this HTC touch pro 2 in a really chep price, new and in it's CDMA version. I know i'ts a bit old but it fits my needs. BUT as i said before, i'm looking for an android phone. surfing around the web i've seen a few videos and sites talking about these "ports" that enabale you to have even Android 2.3 on this cellphone.

so, my question is, and i would really apreciate to be answered with simplle words (yes, i'm kind of noob with these smartphones, in fact this would be my first one), Is this possible? after getting my HTC TP2 will i be able to enjoy at least of android 2.2?

thanks in advance

greetings from venezuela ^^

I apologize for any misspelling
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
First off, this question should have been in the Android forum for the Touch Pro2, which is HERE.

Secondly, Android is not fully functional on the Rhodium. The camera, wifi with WEP encryption, and bluetooth, are among the things that are still not working. Froyo (2.2) is the most fully functional so far. Gingerbread (2.3) is in its infancy right now and is only recommended for experienced users for now. Head over to the forum I linked you to and read up on it before you commit to this just for Android.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] mrbears:
Touch Pro 2 as android phone

I think the post above mine has explained the current state of android on Touch Pro 2 pretty well. Android does work quite well on my Touch Pro 2, but I keep mine in windows mobile mode most of time. Couple of functional things that kept me from moving to android: Unable to play video, headphone jack is not working yet, and bluetooth. Camera is finally working. However, I tend to listen to music on my phone, and I do need headphone or bluetooth headphone to not bother people around me during commute. There are a lot of cheap android machine out there, so if you are very serious about gingerbread, I would recommend getting full android phone. I am not sure how the price is in venezuela, but in U.S. unlocked android phone has come down a lot in recent days. I have bought my new touch pro 2 for 130 from a department store without rebate, so touch pro 2 has come down a lot in price as well.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Hypeo:
Cmonex or Olipro; I'm not by any means a commercial user of your product, though I do unlock several TP2's with your unlocker and have donated several times to you guys. I unlock my families and friends TP2's and I make no money, on the contrary I donate to you guys and I don't charge my friends or my family anything, Its a hobby for me and it's fun. Is there a way to unblock me from having to pay every time my family or my friends have a replacement?? a couple of them have had their devices unlock but Im kind of broke to have the unlocker run.. Please let me know what I can do.. Please PM me if this is not something you would like to discuss in the forum.

Thanx

Hypeo
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
yeah, please PM me and we can talk about this :)
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Kenouno:
Cmonex, I'm pretty sure you could point me into the right direction... I'm building a ROM to my fellows down here (Venezuela). Two months of flashing and testing but finally we have a stable version. My question: Is there any value to add or remove to my kitchen in order to allow flashing this specific ROM (dumped from stock ROM of our carrier) without HardSPL?

I found some values at "NBH Structure.XML":

NBHFile Signed="1" ModelID="RHOD50000" CID="UTSI_001"

And "ROMRequestID : 49" at AAInfo.txt (Build Info Pkg)

I preserved those stock values but I'm afraid to test because i can not afford so expensive brick..! All we want to do is share the ROM with "same carrier" folks and avoid any risk flashing wrong HardSPL... I know, i know... We did put a BIG red note, a video, step-by-step instructions and links to the your masterpiece but still getting people trying "artistics" ways to unlock their phones.

I just guess that if we could offer an "one-step" rom upgrade all our problems should dissapears..!
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] one2sas:
Out of luck until???

And if I don't have internet on my computer, due to tethering from phone am I out of luck until I find wifi?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] hood.racer:
cant get it to work

ok ive tried both automatic and manual made

in automatic it says ive already unlocked it b4 when ive never done it

in manual mode the ruu unlocker starts to run but get stuck at the the 0% mark

i have been connected to the internet too, have had activesync connection, im coming from an ex-vogue user so i would have never used cmoxex unlocker b4
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] julienrl:
so does this mean I can install the roms that were developped for GSM tp2's? What about carrier cabs (last time I did this it was for my p4000) do they already exist for telus for the tp2?

thanks!
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
No, this doesn't allow installation of GSM ROMs on your CDMA device. This allows for any cooked CDMA ROM to now be flashable on your device, rather than being stuck with your carrier's ROM.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] TaurusBullba R.I.P.:
Unfortunately, you'll need to get some sort of internet connection other than your tethered phone for this to work. :(
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] touch_rules:
Where is the manual file? I can't find it anywhere. Thanks.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Blad3:
I'm in the same boat. I followed all the instructions but phone freezes connected in either activesync mode and bootloader mode both manual and auto.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] touch_rules:
Where did you find the manual file to put on the phone? The post says it's on their website but I cannot find it anywhere. Thanks.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] touch_rules:
Ok, got it to work.

I rebooted my computer

Reran the unlocker

When the phone screen shut off my computer started installing the HTC USB.....

Let this completely install before you do anything else.

Now follow the prompts on the unlocker and it works.

Thank you very much.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] one2sas:
I found internet! And I unlocked! THANK YOU!!
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] dimil:
It didn't work at the start, kept on saying that i already unlocked some device(i wish i had more than one :p) which i never did, only allowed to unlock after donation (i was planing to do that after unlocking, but all the same i guess).

but it worked now, that all that matters.

Thanks :). Now to start flashing...
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] psone:
Someone emailed me the RUU_Signed.nbh from this release, but how do I make the bootloader see it on my storage card?

I could never get the auto or manual mode to work, I guess this is my only option. I am willing to send the file to others who can help
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] Blad3:
sorry its not a driver problem for us...
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] mchapman007:
In Auto mode, mine will lock up (freeze). In manual mode, it sticks at 0%.. From what I understand, the phone is not going into sspl prior to bootloader, thus causing the hang.

Per Note #3, the SSPL-Manual-Rhodium.exe should solve this. I have not been able to find this file on their site.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] oscar4690:
i was wondering if we can use the rhodium manual unlocker SSPL exe used on the gsm version on the cdma
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
please send me a PM, I have a fix for this, would be nice to get it tested.

ok, you also send me a PM, please help test the fix.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
what was the error msg in auto mode?

it will not flash like that (nbh on sd) due to HTC's protection
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
send a PM for that issue. (different issue from the others, though)
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] oscar4690:
cmonex im having same problems as mchapman007 we are in the same boat
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
I replied to your PM now. :)
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
your method won't work for that.

I might have a way to do something similar for you though, contact me in PM.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] alb1234:
Hello, sorry if this has been handled before, I read through the thread but I might have missed it. I am having trouble opening the file for the hard-spl for my verizon tp2. When I go to open it there is just a message that I don't have permission to accesss the file. I even looked around to donate but the instructions on the website say that the option to donate comes toward the end of the process, after the file is opened. I am probably missing some really simple step and am going to feel pretty stupid after you tell me. Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated. Ps. I read the instructions, then re-read them. Thanks!
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
you probably just need to disable your antivirus SW temporarily
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] MacMane:
After i hard-spl my phone, how do i install a custom ROM on my phone. And what type of ROM would be the best for my TP2. Possibly the XDAndroid Project last update(2.2.1) if not that, then PLEASE suggest a good one.

Please and Thank you people
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
Asking for the "best ROM" is like walking into a room full of strangers and asking them who the best actor/actress is. It's all a matter of opinion. It isn't difficult to flash them, so my advice is to get a few of them ready and try out one ROM at a time until you find one you like. As for how to flash, you have some reading to do. Look over the thread linked below.

[Resources] Flashing your First GSM Rhodium Rom (For Noobs)
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] alb1234:
thanks so much for the help. I couldn't get it to work and I have ended up giving the phone to a friend and I am going with a tilt 2 now. Thanks for the fast response and the hard work on these.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] flyguycali:
Help with reconditioned phone

Hello, long time user here, mostly a lurker. I have unlocked my phone Sprint HTC Touch Pro 2, updated with many ROMs in the past. I just got a new phone, reconditioned from Sprint, and I cannot unlock it whatsoever. I am using the same old XP computer that i've always unlocked and flashed my HTC phones for years. Using the auto method I get something about server unavailable? I'm not connected to the internet on that computer, but never was before either. If I use the manual method, it goes to the multi-color screen and then the upload progress gray screen, but shows no progress... and then it just eventually shows a connection error.

Do I have to have an internet connection for the auto Hard-SPL?

I checked and the phone is not unlocked already. THanks for any help I can get.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
Open a ticket at http://support.htc-unlocks.com. They may need to add the IMEI number to the white list to allow it to work. Repaired devices will be placed on the black list, normally, when you try to unlock a new device from the same computer as you used with another device. Just open a ticket, and cmonex or olipro will get it taken care of within 48 hours.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] atomclock:
I'm having the same problem with the unlocker.

Fatal Error .... Commercial use... etc...

Does the unlocker actually work? Is it free or is this a commercial product? Or, is this a big scam?

The vast majority of all the posts in this thread are related the the consistent failure of this "Unlocker". Why are the moderators allowing this executable to be listed here when it is clearly NOT performing its intended function?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
I previously provided the answer to your problem one post up from yours. The program works just fine for most people, but this thread is for support of the program. That's why there are mostly issues in this thread.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] atomclock:
Have you notice how long it has been since cmonex has posted to this thread or to the same thread at ppcgeeks? It looks pretty dead to me!

By the way, I have submitted a ticket and I have emailed both of the addresses that pop up during the error. Guess what.... No response! Again, it looks pretty dead to me!

The first post states

"Donations are always appreciated, the Hard-SPL program will provide you with a link at the end of the process to make it easier. any little helps!!! Thank you!"

but it doesn't work unless you pay! That is NOT donation ware!

Now, since it doesn't work unless you PAY! then it is a commercial product.

Is it really appropriate for xda to provide a forum for a vender to sell their wares? Is xda endorsing this commercial product? Does xda get a cut of the proceeds? Is xda libel for any defects in this commercial product? Does xda have any control over the support of the product?

Donation ware is one thing but when you have to pay prior to confirming the efficacy of the software then that is an entirely different situation. Who do I hold accountable if I pay and the software doesn't work?
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cajunflavoredbob:
Tickets are generally responded to within 24-48 hours. cmonex also lives on the other side of the planet, so her time, does not necessarily correspond with the times that you are online.

The Hard SPL tool worked for me and many others on the first try without the need for a donation. Just be patient and wait for her to add your IMEI number to the white list. If you are using a refurbished unit, then this is most likely the reason it didn't go through for you is because the previous owner had used the tool already on a different PC.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cmonex:
obviously, I post when there is another post to respond to. if no new and unanswered posts, then why should I post?

also, I don't have time to look at the forum every day, I look at tickets more often than the forum, though.

let me guess you have got a response to your ticket (or email) just fine since you posted here? and you got the help for free, as it is donationware for personal users.
[Touch Pro2 CDMA] cosytony:
Please, I have a problem with my HTC TP2 Sprint. I tried Manual Version. I extracted SSPL Manual.exe to my device and ran the program. My device went to black screen mode and cannot connect to WMDC or ActiveSync.

It requested for Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM driver which I downloaded and Installed but still can't connect.

My device has been on this black screen mode, it won't turn on. I tried resetting but all to no avail.

Please I'm stuck here and I need help here. NB: I can't synced with WMDC or ActiveSync or I can't put on my device.