[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mskip:
This Guide is only for T-Mobile USA HD2 with 1024 Mbytes ROM (1024LEO)

The ModelID for this version of HD2 is PB811200

If you have a LEO with 512MB ROM then please use *THIS* guide.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE READ THE FAQ BEFORE POSTING.

PLEASE READ ALL THE INFORMATION IN THIS GUIDE BEFORE INSTALLING HARDSPL OR FLASHING A ROM/RADIO. IF YOU FLASH AN INCOMPATABLE ROM OR RADIO ON THE 1024LEO THEN THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF BRICKING YOUR DEVICE SO PLEASE BE VERY CAREFUL!!

Before starting, backup anything you might want to keep after the new Rom has been flashed as all contacts, emails, texts, notes, Internet BookMarks WILL be lost!!

PimBackup is good and free (copy any mms attachments to your storage card or computer seperately)

*ONCE YOU HAVE FLASHED A HARDSPL ITS PERMANENT. YOU DONT NEED TO DO IT AGAIN WHEN FLASHING NEW ROMS OR RADIOS*

*DO NOT start another process while the flashing process is taking place*

*DO NOT click off of the status bar... Let it stay in the foreground*

*DO NOT let the Screensaver activate*

Any of these can lead to a bad flash and possibly brick your phone

*FLASH HARDSPL BEFORE FLASHING ANY CUSTOM ROMS OR RADIOS*

1. YOUR DEVICE MUST HAVE AT LEAST 50% BATTERY POWER FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING EACH STAGE

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2. FLASH HARDSPL (REQUIRED!! DO THIS BEFORE ANYTHING ELSE)

The Original HardSPL Thread is *HERE*

NOTE: If you have Vista or Windows 7, update WMDC to v6.1 *HERE* first

NOTE: Turn OFF any AntiVirus Program first as it WILL interefere with the flash (there is NO harmful code in the program)

Installing HardSPL4 via ActiveSync with USB Lead (thanks to Bepe)

Note: HardSPL CANNOT be installed via microSD Card.

IMPORTANT: To install/uninstall this HSPL4 there must be any SPL version from this list on your device:

SPL 1.42.0000, SPL 1.62.0000, SPL 1.66.0000, SPL 2.07.0000, SPL 2.08.0000, SPL 2.10.0000, SPL 3.03.000

To Uninstall you can flash a Stock ROM via SD card or use HSPL3 application (You need select 2.08.0000 or 3.03.0000 in the choose screen)

1. Download HardSPL4 package from *HERE* and extract to an empty folder

2. Synch Phone with PC in Windows Mobile!!! It has to be connected to activesync or WMDC via USB cable

3. Run HSPL4.exe from your pc and read all the text carefully

4. When finished reading click next in the HardSPL program

5. The program will now check the usb connection and enter bootloader screen (tri colour)

*You can select between 2.08.HSPL 2.08.0000 HSPL3.03.0000 or 3.03.HSPL. This is to avoid people with 1024LEO's installing an incompatable version and bricking their device*

Android / WP7 / MAGLDR don't support HSPL3.03/OSPL3.03.

You need HSPL2.08 to run Android / WP7 / MAGLDR

6. Select 2.08.HSPL OR 3.03HSPL for HardSPL and click NEXT.

7. Your choice will be flashed to your phone.

8. When its finished the phone will reboot.

9. Click ok to terminate program.

10. Congrats, you just flashed HardSPL.

NOTE: You can also install HARDSPL by entering Bootloader mode manually, then running the HSPL4.exe program once you see 'USB' at the bottom of the tri-colour screen.

*Go into BootLoader Mode (turn off phone, then press and hold the VOLUME DOWN then Press and hold the POWER button. After about 3 seconds the tri-coloured screen should appear). Verify the screen shows the SPL or HardSPL you installed*

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3. DOWNLOAD AND FLASH YOUR PREFERED ROM

IMPORTANT: DO NOT flash any Rom unless it states in the 1st post that its compatable with the 1024LEO or the chef confirms its safe to flash on a 1024LEO. If you flash a Rom with a Base version before 2.08 then you will most likely brick your phone. PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!

IF YOU ARENT ABSOLUTELY SURE THEN DONT FLASH IT!!

NOTE: Check the Roms Thread for any specific Flashing instructions. If there arent any then you can use the following guide.

Flashing Via ActiveSync

1. Download your prefered Rom from the LEO Rom Develpoment Page and unzip/unrar it to your computer

2. REMOVE SIM and microSD CARDS!! (this is a precautionary measure and is not compulsory)

3. Turn phone back on and wait until it syncs with your PC

4a. If your Rom is a .exe (customRUU.exe is already included in the Rom file) then run the file

4b. If your Rom is a .nbh file then run the CustomRUU.exe from the Roms Folder (if one isnt included then download it *HERE*)

5. Follow onscreen instructions to set up your New Rom

6. Once phone has gone through the customisation procedure then replace Sim and microSD Cards

7. Perform a Hard Reset to clear any leftover data from your previous Rom (see intructions at bottom).

8. Set up phone as required and job done.

Flashing Via MicroSD Card

NOTE (PLEASE READ): If you flash a Stock Rom via microSD Card then it will overwrite your HardSPL with a stock SPL included in the nbh file. This does not apply to custom roms as they do not include an SPL. BE CAREFUL!!

1. Make sure your microSD is Formatted to fat32 (you dont have to delete all files but it is safer if you do)

2. Download your prefered Rom from the LEO Rom Develpoment Page and unzip/unrar it to your PC

3. Goto the Roms Folder and rename the .nbh file to LEOIMG.nbh

4. Copy the LEOIMG.nbh file to the root of your MicroSD Card

5. Plug the MicroSD Card into the phone

6. Reset the device while pressing the volume down button to enter the BootLoader screen, you will first see a tri-color screen with the phone and SPL Information at the top

7. Follow the On Screen instructions to start the update

8. After flash has completed, press the reset button with the stylus to reset the device.

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4. FLASH PREFERED RADIO (OPTIONAL)

IMPORTANT: Do not flash ANY Radio before 2.07.x or the 2.09.51.03 Radio or you could damage your phone!!

IMPORTANT: Make sure the Radio you flash is FULLY compatable with the US HD2 before flashing.

IF YOU ARENT ABSOLUTELY SURE THEN DONT FLASH IT!!

Flashing Via ActiveSync

1. Download your required Radio and rename the extracted file to RUU_Signed.nbh

2. Sync your phone with the PC

3. Run CustomRUU.exe from the Radio's Folder and follow the instructions (if one isnt included then download it *HERE*)

Flashing via MicroSD Card

Use same method as Flashing a Rom via MicroSD Card

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5. JOB DONE. Well Done YOU DID IT!!

Useful Information

How to get into your Bootloader

1. Turn your phone off

2. Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN then Press and hold the POWER button. After about 3 seconds the tri-coloured screen should appear.

3. To exit Bootloader you need to remove your back cover and pull the battery out for a few seconds, then replace it and press the power button to reboot your phone.

How to perform a HardReset

Hard Resetting deletes ALL personal data and settings and restores your phone to factory default conditions as if you turned on the phone for the first time after purchasing.

1. With the device turned off, press and hold the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons, then briefly press the POWER button.

2. Continue pressing the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons until you see this message on the screen:

"This operation will delete all your personal data, and reset all settings to the manufacturer default settings. Press VolUp to restore manufacturer defaults, or press other keys to cancel."

3. Release the VOLUME UP and VOLUME DOWN buttons.

4. Press the VOLUME UP button to perform the hard reset, or press any other button to cancel the reset.

You can also use Clear Storage to reset your device back to factory default settings.

1. On the Home screen, slide to the Settings tab and then tap Menu > All Settings.

2. On the System tab, tap Clear Storage.

3. Enter “1234” and then tap Yes.

Make sure you back up all your data such as Contacts, Appointments, messages etc or they will be gone forever.

*DISCLAIMER*

I take no responsibility for any fault or damage caused by any procedures within this guide. No warranties of any kind are given.