yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] phusiondrummer:
Question please

I was successful in downloading the HSPL but now when I search for Roms to download they are end with .rar vs zip how do I find the right file to get the zip. Sorry I new to this type of stuff. I have the RUU downloaded and install as well.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
though in reality all that actually happens is you open a can of worms, flashing over and over trying to decide whether bettery battery plus worse reception is better or worse than worse battery with better reception. There are no consistent results with teh radiosw, one that works fantastically well for one person is terrible for someone in the next town over,. If you are happy with your signal, dont bother with radio for now.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] Jake_09:
Thanks.

Any recommendations as to which ROM I should try first? One that is simple to install? I'm considering going with an Energy ROM. Does it matter which version it's based on so long as it's 2.08 or later?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] danxtian:
what do you mean? if you found them with zip, rar or 7z you gotta have 7zip[works best for me] installed in your computer to extract them. after that, depends on what is inside the extracted folder.

for roms, sometimes they come with the CustomRUU for them to work, and some does not. then you need to download the customruu.

one more thing, before you do anything, you MUST have HSPL installed in your HD2.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] danxtian:
by version, i take it that you meant the styles? e.g.: gtx, manila, and etc? if you do, then it doesn't matter BUT YOU MUST HAVE HSPL installed first.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] floodyg:
Hi, I've searched the forum and didnt find an answer for my question. Im wondering how I can flash my hd2 with the latest 2.13 rom, or "downgrade" to 2.08 so I can go thru this tut. I thought that maybe I would still be able to do so thru the hspl2 program but it just gives me an error instead..any advice is much appreciated!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
use hspl3 - see my sig - no need to downgrade
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] floodyg:
Thank you so much! Im sort of a newb at this, will it be similar to hspl2 so I can follow the same tut as before?? thanx again!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
exactly the same, just with only two options... 2.08.0000 for returning to stock, and 2.08.hspl to apply hspl.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] reynaldo_pn:
Hey, I'm new to this flashing stuff so i wanted to know if want to go back to my stock rom that was shipped with my phone how would i go about doing that.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] dannyl89:
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[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] dannyl89:
I had the same question as this person. I am thinking of flashing my HD2 which has Stock 2.3 rom since it's so unstable but I don't know which one would be best to flash to. I suppose I want a "lite" edition so I can only install the apps that i want and have no extra apps. I just can't deal with trying to install mods but having it lag because of the rom that i'm using. Any suggestions?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] zigzagzz71:
wrong section
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mskip:
Your best bet is to look at the various roms available in the 1024LEO Rom Development forum, read the first post and the last few pages of each one to check for any bugs reported, then make your decision and try it out.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] jrange1:
hd2 hard spled

i had no problem hard spling hd2, another reason i love the hd2 man...

now i need all the ROMs i can get to test them.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] ek9beast:
what am I doing wrong

nevermind figured it out
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mskip:
You really want to ask that question to Cotulla in the main HardSPL thread. He created the HardSPL2_1024 method so he can answer your question about microsd card flashing after HardSPL better than I can.

You can find the link in the first post.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] :
I used Cotulla's latest 1024 version the moment it was released (before it got pulled) it runs just fine...some pretty great chefs here...:)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] methodz:
anyone care to make an UNLOCKR style video for noob flashing? with the youtube generation i find that to be the most noobproof way to tutorials :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] cliffmidnite:
what do I slect when in hspl2 for 1024

Hi I have a t-mobile hd2 with spl 2.08.0000 when I sync to pc and load hard spl it has two options to load spl 2.08.0000 or 2.08.hspl. which option do I choose. Thanks.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mskip:
Well since you already have SPL 2.08.0000 and you want to install HardSPL I would select the second option (2.08.hspl) if I was you :)

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] MonnieRock:
Question

Hello Everyone,

When I apply the HardSPL2_1024, does it remove the stock ROM?

Thank you,

Monnie
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mgioia2:
No flashing HSPL only allows you to be able to flash custom ROM's, it doesn't change the ROM currently on your phone.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] Reignzone:
Definitely a worthy read...

This is an excellent guide. I've referred several of my followers to this source of information...

Being new to WinMo, this is a real find. Thanks for putting this together for the "new guys". :D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] zhiheng:
hi guys, just want to share my experience.

I downloaded the hspl file and flashed a couple of times, but it doesn't work.

Then I read the instructions again, VERY CAREFULLY. Then realized the hspl file was extracted to the root of my E drive, it's not 'a empty folder'.

The next thing I did is to create a new folder, put hspl file, in, flash, bingo, it worked!

What I learned: follow instructions! although I still don't understand it has be in an empty folder:confused:
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] addicus:
Great write up MSkip. I'll be referring to this once my HD2 arrive.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] FreakyFerret:
Great tutorial! I've been reading stuff about flashing and cooking and such for days now. I had read this one a couple of days ago, but most of it went over my head. After reading some more, and learning the terminology unique to these devices, I understand it perfectly! So, my only critique would be to suggest putting a type of "glossary" or explaination of what you're talking about as you talk about it. I only suggest that cause you title it "Flashing Your First. . ."

Explain that the SPL is basically just a boot loader.

Explain that the ROM is the Windows Mobile OS and included softare.

Explain that the Radio is used by SPL to talk to the ROM (or whatever it actually does), kinda like BIOS(?). Also be sure to say that if you put an incompatible Radio, your phone bricks cause it won't boot. You can't put on bad "BIOS" and then replace it. You can put on good one and change it later if you want though.

Also a link to a program that can grab your current phone's ROM and Radio and back them up to your computer would be useful.

Again, thank you so much for writing this! It's given me the confidence to try Flashing.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] tylermobile:
i might be an idiot

ok im new to this...but all of the roms listed arent zip...there RAR...how would i convert that?...someone please help this retard (me)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] nicolasl46:
I don't know anything about flashing yet, but if you want to open .rar files, just go to rarlab.com and download the free software, it works jus like winzip, but personally I think its a lot better.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] SanFrancisco:
I have tutorials on YouTube about flashing ROMS. I describe HardSPL as a process that "opens the door to your house" (the chip inside the phone) so you can go inside and move in new furniture (a custom ROM in this case).

That's all HardSPL is, a "door opener." I would say it "unlocks" the chip, but that would confuse some people since they associate unlocking to making the phone usable with any carrier.

You can tell that's all it is by the fact it is a very small file, whereas the ROMS range from 150MB to 220MB, appx.

By the way, hardSPL means "hard secondary program loader." The other is sspl, which is a "soft secondary program loader." SSPL loads into RAM and is temporary as opposed to HSPL which is "permanent" as it loads on to the ROM chip.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] tylermobile:
running hspl program

when i try to run the program an error comes up saying im missing rapi.dll on my computer?....what should i do?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mgioia2:
Sorry mskip, didn't realize i was in here wrong forum...

What i meant was, when the HSPL for LEO1024 first came out i unlocked almost immediately...then later that day or maybe the next day Cutolla pulled the HSPL because of some issues he felt it may have had...then Cutolla released his current version of he HSPL, i'm just wondering if the new HSPL is any different and should i flash it?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mskip:
There is only 1 version of HardSPL for the 1024LEO. Cotulla pulled the file when some people reported it bricking their phones but it has been tested and there is absolutely nothing wrong with the program as long as the guidelines in the guide are followed so he re-released it.

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] eflamenco:
would i be able to install TOUCH X-TREME ROM on my phone. i have the new hd2 from tmobile. i got last week and im a total rookie at this.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mgioia2:
Good deal, that's what i was hoping! Thanks!
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] zeemoo:
hey I am from Egypt but I want to buy T-Mobile while I am back to Egypt .. can I use it in Egypt buy this on any Egyptian network ???

please help me before I buy it :)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] hansoff88:
Thank you

Thank you very much for taking the time to help us Noobtards!!:)
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] romors666:
Hey guys im no noob to flashing Htc devices thats how i kept my G1 intresting lol. But I have a Tmobileus Hd2 now and im trying to flash hspl3. Now the issue im having is after I sync the phone and run the exe everything goes fine the program loads does it thing and it says waiting for usb. After about 30 seconds or so I get and error saying usb not detected yet im synced up just fine im stuck and cant get around it any help would be great. Im on 2.10 by the way
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
its cos hspl is far more picky as to which usb ports it will work with than activesync and rom flashing.

hspl will only work from ports directly attached to teh pc motherboard, so ports built into teh case, or through any fancy card reader/usb slot extensions and such wont work. The ones in the casing of a pc are still running through hubs, so will work for flashing, not for hspl.

Try all your ports, especially go for ports around back of teh pc.

Also, try entering bootloader manually, and then connect, wait for serial to become usb and then run hspl
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] romors666:
Thanks for the response sam i was using my laptop at first ill give it a go on my tower and let you know if im succesful.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mskip:
Actually thats not 'strictly' true mate.. I have always flashed/HardSPL'd every HTC phone I have ever owned through a usb port on my card reader on the front of my pc (connected to a usb port on the motherboard). I think its more important that the usb port being used has the correct activesync drivers installed. In that regards any port could/would work fine.

Make sure that the usb port you want to use gives you a good activesync connection BEFORE you attempt the HardSPL procedure. Try copying some files to your phone or perform a sync so that you know the drivers are installed correctly and everything is working as it should. Also as mentioned over and over, try disabling any Antivirus program first as it can stop the program working as it needs to. If that doesnt give results then as Sam says try ports connected directly to the motherboard.

MArk.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
you must be one of the lucky ones, then. i have two case mounted ports and a card reader with port, all go to usb headers on the mainboard, and while i can flash and sync without issue, hspl 1 2 and 3 always fail on those ports.

perhaps its how the mainboard itself routes it, could be that cheaper boards (like mine) have a single usb header that then distributes itself to the actual headers, whereas more expensive boards link the headers directly to the pci bus.......perhaps.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] zipporahsdaddy:
having problems with flashing hd2 tmous

i succesfully unlocked it and put the hspl 1024 on it but i am still unable to put the android os on my device. i also recieve an error 240 message when trying to load leo custom ruu. yes i am a nemb and i really need help. thought i could figure this out on my on but couldn't
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samteeee:
Removing HSPL.............Sending my phone back

Greetings:

I just wanna confirm that to go back to stock Timous, do I flash the stock Rom

and then to proceed running HSPL3 and choose 2.8 SPL or vice versa?!!

Thank you for looking.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
if you use hspl first, and set 2.08.0000 then when you flash the rom it will upgrade the spl to 2.10.0000, to match rom 2.13. If you flash teh rom first, and then remove hspl, you will be left with rom 2.13 and spl 2.08.0000, , , however that wouldnt be a problem either, because its still stock.

In a perfect world, remove hspl first.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samteeee:
Thanks samsamuel.

I think I'm gonna go for uninstalling the HSPL3 since I'm

sending the phone back for an exchange(it's only 3 wks old)

Bcuz of a faulty screen(colors blend into each other) !

Thanks for the info.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] :
I'm new to flashing and I read the tutorial ...I noticed this important message below in Tutorial "instructions" in the 1st page

"IMPORTANT: To install/uninstall this HSPL3 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 2.10.000"

my question, how do I know what is SPL I have in HD2 "T-mobile" and if I don't have any of above so how to install ?? sorry if it is a dumb question but I've Just begun :o
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] B-Cube:
Hi

if my LEO is sim locked, will flashing the phone have the sim lock removed?

it is Locked to T-Mobile and i am not able to even purchase the unlock, code i have tried with 3 online unlocking services, but they all refunded me for they are not able to find the unlock code to my Phone's IMEI

I have downloaded the the millski_Amelia_MaxSense_1.05_23569_L3.04 rom

i have install the HSPL you have mentioned

shall continue with the ROM flashing toget the phone unlocked, or it will not work?

Regards
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] spiritun:
Hello everybody!

I'm totally new to WinMobile and I have some doubts.:confused:

I bought a TMobile HD2 (1024 Leo) released (the version that comes with the SD Card 16GB)

My SPL is 2.10.000.86, ROM 2.13.531.1 WWE RADIO 2.10.50.26 and

The ROM that comes standard has those numerous software and games useless because of the customization of TMobile.

My questions are:

1 - With HSPL3 which SPL version should I install? I understood the difference between SPL and HSPL but I'm afraid of what to use.

2 - Does anyone have any link to a Stock ROM (clean) without customizations TMobile?

3 - I would appreciate some links to useful software for my HD2 = D

TY for ALL!:D
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
it won't work.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
1 2.08.hspl

2 All and every stock rom except tmous stock rom will

permanently

destroy your phone. there is NO stock rom that your phone can use that isn't a tmous stock rom.

you should look for a cooked rom.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
go into bootloader and see what it says next to "spl"
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] spiritun:
Okay I understand.

There is some cooked ROM that took only crapwares of TMobile?

I see so many options ROM that I am very confused ... sorry I'm a noobie

thank you for the help!

Another doubt if one day the future I want to go back to the TMobile ROM standard, I can do the installation without problems or do I have to do some additional procedure?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
sorry, just look read and try them. every part of your questions have been asked and answered loads, and the answer is its completely. your choice. just read through the first post or two in each roms thread.

yes you can easily return to stock. just search and read.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] sinbad1976:
spl help

I am new to flashing windows phone, i did do a serach but did not find any answer for the following.

How do I know what spl is on my phone?

My hd 2 has the recently release update from Tmobile

rom version is 2.13.531.1

radio is 2.10.50.26.

I am looking to flash to one of kumar's rom.

Thanks for the help

Sinbad
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] addicus:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=6891358&postcount=1893
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] ferozs:
HTC HD2 T-Mobile USA (Unlocked)

Hi Everybody,

I'm new to this thread and to Windows Mobile environment :confused: . I have the following questions running in my mind after reading all these threads:

1. Flashing a HSPL will cause me loose the operator UNLOCK? If 'Yes' then what's the procedure to HSPL retaining the Operator UNLOCK?

2. I seriously do not like the T-Mobile pink colored startup screens. Is there a way to get rid of that when I perform a HSPL?

Thanks in Advance Friends!

-Feroz
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] bwhite19:
I'm not sure if you are even able to follow how many thank you's get sent your way, but awesome post man. This is a great thing for people getting into Windows Mobile. I have been blackberry then Android and just switched to HTC HD2, and really enjoyed this easy step by step reference. You provided a great base knowledge that i have been able to build on and am definitely back on the Microsoft/Windows bus. Thank you so much once again, great work and it was greatly appreciated.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mr.biwo:
Can i flash if i have a 2.13.531.1 rom??
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] sovah:
flash via micro sd

hi guys.. question.. when i flash with a sd card it goes into bootloader and just stays there.. ive seen the video on youtube from the other thread where it immediately goes into the rom installation after a couple of seconds after the bootloader... ive flashed chuckys rom and the cell evo successfully through the pc/usb connection..

i have a 4g class 2, hspl already, formatted fat32, saved the leoimg.nbh on the root of the card.. any ideas? i would flash the same way except i have a mac(lol) so i use my sister in laws laptop.. so i was hoping to do it via sd..

i would appreciate any ideas or if you could point me in the right direction.. love flashing , happy with my hd2.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] toorandom:
So I have verified that I have SPL 2.10.000 stock. I want to flash my phone using the HSPL3. though I have my fire wall turned off, everytime I start HSPL3, it wont connect to my phone. it stays in the boot loader menu. I get an error at the end, what am i doing wrong?

btw, Im using Vista with active sync 6.1
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
Cos its a 16gb sd card? they rarely work. 8gb usually works, 2gb is a better option.

make sure windows mobile device center is installed to teh latest version, enter bootloader manually first and then connect usb cable, wait for 'serial' to change to 'usb', then right click hspl and choose run as administrator, and try every usb port, ESPECIALLY try ports around back of the pc, not in teh front.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] bryann:
this might be a dumb question, but is this possible to do on a mac or would i HAVE to use a windows operated computer ? o_O i previously had an iphone but now i have an hd2 i would really like to get the android rom running on my phone
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
1 - sell mac

2 - buy PC

you should now find flashing works fine.

:)

sorry, no flashing from mac, (well, i think if you set it up to dual boot you can do it, but you cant do it using a virtual PC through the mac)

You WILL need a pc to apply HSPL, though, and after that you may want to read up on sd card flashing, if you can't set up a dual boot on your mac.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] bryann:
aw man lol guess ill have to use one of my friends pc, thanks for the response sam
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] darross:
Radio version

Hi

I am totally new to all this.

Does the radio version control which frequencies can be received by the phone?

Is there a version which will allow me to connect to Australia's Telstra Next G network and if so where can I find it?

Thanks

Darross
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] darross:
Hi ferozs

Check thread 653614. Could be helpful.

Also take a look at 723202.

Darross
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
no, bands are hardware and unchangeable.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] jibbz:
i recently jus got a htc hd2 and when i checked my spl its 2.10...... so can i still do this hardspl?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] mskip:
From the first post:

IMPORTANT: To install/uninstall this HSPL3 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 2.10.000

So from the list you can see that your spl is there and HardSPL is possible :)

Please read the first post in future ;)

Mark.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] bigblanko09:
Back to Stock HELP

Hello ,

I am trying to flash my tmobile HD2 back to stock , and im a little lost. I know i need to remove the HSPL first but how do i do that? THrough Sd card? what file do i need? and then I have to flash an official rom right?

Can anyone help me with this please, I have to return my phone to warranty , any help would be appreciated, or at least can someone point me to the right direction?:confused: thanks guys
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
1 run hspl3 - choose 2.08.0000

2 download and run the stock 2.13 rom .exe file

done
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] Tin Ji:
Hi...I recently got my TMOUS HD2, looking forward to flash a custom ROM. my phone has SPL 2.10.000, when I flash hspl3, should choose 2.08.0000 or 2.08.HSPL
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] 2girls1cup:
+1...the directions are not exactly specific (no offense mskip I've followed u since htc tilt) but it seems the 2.08.HSPL is for 512mb LEO, as I saw in the 512Leo tutorial...not sure which to flash :(
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] htcp85:
Choose 2.08 HSPL, i did the same thing no problem , for sure.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] samsamuel:
2.08.0000 is stock, 2.08.hspl is hspl

2.08.0000 is included so you no longer need to flash from sd card to return to stock.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] Anoon86:
Just flashed Elegancia ROM, now it says my sim card is missing even though it's in the phone. I can't setup anything. My Sd card is fine, sim card not working. Help. Already did a hard reset
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] Anoon86:
Just tried it on another phone and it works just fine. What's the deal?
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 ROM Development] suryo88:
run task 29 and flash again