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[REF][POLL]For all New and Existing users, Please Read :General Guide to Htc Elf(in)

I have been reading around the forums. As always when a device gets popular, alot of stuff for it surfaces and it becomes a little cluttered. I wanted to create one thread with general information regarding flashing and the many different versions of the Elf(in), inorder to minimize frustration and make it easy for all ELF(in) users. Please, input would be wonderful. I will post what I know, and links and information in the first post.
1) Versions of the Elf(in):
The Elf is the GSM version of the touch. For the CDMA2000 version of the touch please visit the VOGUE Forum. There are currently two variations.
-The first and original is the ROM128/RAM64 version or the Elf/Touch or the P3450
-The second or "enhanced" is the ROM256/RAM128 verison or Elfin/Touch XL or the P3452
FYI Code names are actually not an indication of the model at all. Code names will only tell you the manufacturing cycle/revision or regional information.
Currently there is the:
Elf010xx
Elf020xx
Elf030xx
200 and 300 seem to be coming from Europe mostly.
NOTElease correct me if I am wrong.
The next sections will cover basic operations that can be done to the phone. Visit http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=FAQ, for descriptions of what the terms I use mean.
2) SIM Unlocking Phone
In order to use the phone universally across different carriers it must be SIM unlocked. This is different from CID unlocking which is what allows you to flash the phone with different ROMS. SIM unlocking was greatfully provided by rishi, and can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=328221.
The instructions are easy to follow and can be done in minutes without any problems across all versions of the Elf(in).
3) CID Unlocking
This is necessary to flash an unsigned or no-vendor ROM to your phone, a.k.a cooked ROMS. Some cooked ROMS provide their own CID unlocking and I recommend you use those. Otherwise there is a general CID unlocking greatfully provided by POF here at this link:
For both Elf and Elfin:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=320155
Note: For the elfin, you should place Cert and EnabeRapi files on your phone. Run the cabs. Install them and you should cancel on step 3 !!!of the process inorder for it to work.
Update: Just for Elfin. DJVW has made another USPL,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=366875
4) Flashing ROMS
Flashing is a generally easy and painless process thanks to the hardworking developers here at XDA_Developers. There are many different cooked ROMS available and of course official ROMS.
Information about ROMS:
Now a full ROM code has SPL, IPL, EXT_ROM & RADIO and the actual ROM Code itself. These components can be installed in one package or seperatley.
For new users ROMS come in three flavours:
a)Original, non-cooked ROMS straight from the manufacturer. These ROMS are fully packed and contain all necessary parts to function. Comes with you phone and is generally more restricted then custom ROMS.
b)Vanilla which is a clean basic and nearly empty ROM. These ROMS tend not to include most of the above mentioned components, but some do.
c) customised ROMs by users who use a "Kitchen". They provide you with the IPL, SPL, Radio(usually standard across device), and Ext_Rom.
currently there are two popular ones in this forum for the Elf(in), WM 6.1 (not sure which build):
-Elves 5.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=364901
- ShadowS 2.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=363637
Currently a WM 6.1 is being developed for the Elf(in), but a version has already been leaked and many developers here have Roms based off of this.
For ORIGINAL OEM ROMS please visit
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1676118#post1676118
Tips for Flashing:
1) Remove Sim Card and Memory Card inorder to avoid mishaps and possible interruptions to the flashing process or damage to the cards.
2) Follow step by step instructions. Although most flashing is standard across WM phones some different things have to be done for different ROMS and phones.
3) Make a back up of your original ROM, using one of the many utilities provided around. I will post up links to some of those soon.
4) Make up a back up of all your contents, and contacts because a flash erases everything stored to the phone's ROM memory.
5) Make sure nothing distrubs the flash process and it is being done from a computer with an uninterruptable power supply, so you do not damage or brick your phone.
Please tell me any thing else to add, correct my mistakes, as well as provide me links to ROMs here and from other sites.
UPDATES:
This section has officially been moved to the Wiki, but this thread is still open for questions. Please ask any general questions you have as I am compiling an FAQ. Remember its just like your teacher says in school, "There is no stupid questions. Ask because some one else might have the same question". That crap doesn't fly here though. Use the search function first, then ask away!
Thanks!

although i already know what im doing. this thread is a great post and highly recommend it to be stickied.

Yup sticky this please so all the new guys who don't know what to do can read this manual!!
Great work Rafiki6
gr. bram

thanks please post suggestions, comments and links to roms and rom sites or pm me. if this could be stickied that would be great but I think moderator has to do so right? btw i am posting from me elfin pcm keyboard rocks!

maybe you should update the cid unlocking part to highlight the need to cancel on step three if you have an elfin
saves confusion once they get to the thread itself
Rory

Very clear, please Mod make it sticky...

Please any Mods, if you see this thread as useful, sticky it,
1) to help new people to the phone like I was about a week ago
2) inorder for me to not search for it every time I want to update. I know I made a subscription to the thread, but it would nice to just come on and find it.

P3452 - Elf0100
rafiki6 said:
1) Versions of the Elf(in):
The Elf is the GSM version of the touch. For the CDMA2000 version of the touch please visit the VOGUE Forum. There are currently two variations.
-The first is the ROM256/RAM128 verison or Elfin/Touch XL
-The second is the ROM128/RAM64 version or the Elf/Touch
I have seen different variations of code names and such but the break down is
P3452-Elf0101-Elfin
P3450-Elf0100-Elf
NOTElease correct me if I am wrong.
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Thank you for your post which I honestly believe is very useful to many people.
I am just not sure if the P3452 is Elf0101 because the label on my device (under the battery) indicate Elf0100 - P3452.
May be some other members can confirm that as well.
Best regards.

ymag said:
Thank you for your post which I honestly believe is very useful to many people.
I am just not sure if the P3452 is Elf0101 because the label on my device (under the battery) indicate Elf0100 - P3452.
May be some other members can confirm that as well.
Best regards.
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Thanks, I will change until it is confirmed. I had my doubt about whether the P3452 is the Elf0101, but I will do some research and see. Thanks

My P3452 also is Elf0100
Thanks for the useful post.

amr999 said:
My P3452 also is Elf0100
Thanks for the useful post.
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Stange, cos my says: ELF010050

Yep, I already found out that the number "Elf0xxx" is a production phase number or a regional number, and has nothing to do with the version of the phone. I have the Touch XL and I am in NA, and I have an Elf101. Someone else may have the Touch XL in another part of the world with another number. So these numbers don't indicate anything.

PLEASE MAKE THIS A STICKY...It will solve alot of questions and save people alot of headaches!!!

thanxs gr8 work read carefully

I just wanted to update people that I have put the information in the first post in the HTC Elf Wiki. If any user has questions start referring them to the Wiki as it can answer most questions.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Elf

mancom said:
Stange, cos my says: ELF010050
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Mine too, P3452
ELF010052

Added 0.3.12.9 Radio also to Wiki.
Good Work Rafiki.
If everyone would chip in like you.
I could concentrate on other things

Nice work!
great. we need more ppl like Rafiki arnd the forum. check this wiki ppl.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Elf_Upgrades
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Elf_Custom_ROMS
i have updated all the shipped and custom ROMS. if i have missed anything so far pls let me know. now currently searching for all dumped roms. anyone else who can help pls post here or PM me.

ayyu3m said:
great. we need more ppl like Rafiki arnd the forum. check this wiki ppl.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Elf_Upgrades
i have updated all the shipped and custom ROMS. if i have missed anything so far pls let me know. now currently searching for all dumped roms. anyone else who can help pls post here or PM me.
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I'll add what i have (T-mobile-NL 2.26 NL ELF)
BTW SPC 6.09 is ELF/ELFIN (just haven't added Soft SPL for flashing)
And surface Rom's also flash to ELF.

Mine also Elf0100

Help>>> What"s Newest And The Lattest Rom.

Hi Everyone,
Thanks to everyone there's a lot of rom out there.. Can some please attached below the latest rom .. There's so many, I don't even know which one is the latest.. Thanks

try reading just a tiny bit.... I beleive there was one released today!
If you ready a little bit, you'd find it in a shorter time than it took you to post this useless thread.

Please read the ROM Upgrading section of the Kaiser wiki and make your choice from the Shipped or Cooked ROMs. If you find it to be outdated, perhaps you can contribute to all this free information by updating it with the some of the missing ROMs.

Suitable answers have been given.
To the OP I would also add that newest and latest does not necessarily mean best for your needs. Time to read up on what the features of each one are. Once you've done that you can follow _Alex_'s advice and knock us up a few to fill the gaps
Mike
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Please can you put me in the right direction..

Totally new to the site...I got my first PDA a couple of days ago, i've got the o2 XDA STELLAR - which i belive i'm in the right part of the forum for..
Now i'd like to installed a new ROM from on here, i belive Dutty's is the one i'd like to go for, could someone please give me the direct link to the latest ROM to download for my phone please, as i'm a bit confused to which one it is! I'll learn in time!
Looks a great Website..
Thanks for your help in advance..
Lloyd

oooo not a good first post... good luck sir

this dutty latest
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398271
but please read the wiki and gweni before flashing.

Hi,
Since you are new to the PDA arena and also this site, I would seriously recommend waiting untill you have gained some knowledge and understanding of how your device works.
Read the Wiki as advised above and digest as much information and terminology as possible.
We are all here to help, some of us Developers and others power users, but you will find that everyone has started at the same place as you.
Whilst every effort is made by the Developers here to avoid problems whilst flashing/upgrading your devices software, problems are inevitable from time to time, so it is important that you read and understand as much information as you can before upgrading your device, if things do go wrong, the worst thing you can do is panic. Stay calm, have a read and search through the forums for similar issues and then make a post.
Please read the Wiki here
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser
and I would then advise, when you are ready, to try Leo's latest Rom, Dutty has been very busy of recent and has not released a new Rom for a while (although his work is very good)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=396882
Cheers,
Beasty

lloydylove said:
Totally new to the site...I got my first PDA a couple of days ago, i've got the o2 XDA STELLAR - which i belive i'm in the right part of the forum for..
Now i'd like to installed a new ROM from on here, i belive Dutty's is the one i'd like to go for, could someone please give me the direct link to the latest ROM to download for my phone please, as i'm a bit confused to which one it is! I'll learn in time!
Looks a great Website..
Thanks for your help in advance..
Lloyd
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There are so many things wrong with your post ... but i won't waste time on counting them ... here is what you need to do:
1) read the kaiser wiki
2) read the kaiser wiki's section on rom upgrading and flashing
3) read about Hardspl ... make sure you get this before you fflash any roms to your device.
4) research and understand what flashing is and what happens to your phone when you flash.
5) download the rom and flash to your phone after establishing pc connection.
Oh and since you asked such a redundant question i am sure a mod will close this thread ... considering you didn't bother reading the below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=397434
or this:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser#ROMx20.Upgrading
or this:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Kaiser#Tools
read them before you mess up your device

beast0898 said:
and I would then advise, when you are ready, to try Leo's latest Rom, Dutty has been very busy of recent and has not released a new Rom for a while (although his work is very good)
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On the contrary. Dutty just released a ROM a few days ago, and has promised V2 of that ROM soon.

lloydylove said:
Totally new to the site...I got my first PDA a couple of days ago, i've got the o2 XDA STELLAR - which i belive i'm in the right part of the forum for..
Now i'd like to installed a new ROM from on here, i belive Dutty's is the one i'd like to go for, could someone please give me the direct link to the latest ROM to download for my phone please, as i'm a bit confused to which one it is! I'll learn in time!
Looks a great Website..
Thanks for your help in advance..
Lloyd
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I feel a 'brick' coming over the hill

Thanks for your advice guys, i'm totally new to this just didn't know where to start...So i'll take your advice and disgest all the information i can in the next couple of weeks to get a better understanding - before i do anything to my device. I'm sorry that my post sounded so lame, i just needed telling straight as i wasn't confident of what i was doing to be honest...
Thanks for you time in replying...

Changing the ROM of my kaiser...steps to success

Hi, first of all I tell you I'm new in this forum. Afterward I tell you that before posting this thread I read the different FAQs and guides posted hera and I search for my following question but I didn,t find any answer.
I want to change my original ROM that came with my phone but I have few things I want to know before beginning the process. These are:
1- Any ROM will work with my phone? I brought my phone from US and it was unblocked, so I can use it with any SIM from any company here, in Argentina.
The problem is that in the page where all the ROMs are described I don't find my ROM version. My ROM version is 1.82.707.0 WWE and the Radio Version is 1.27.15.32. The protocol version is 22.51.88.13W and the ROM date is 11/03/07. In the Model No it says "Kaiser". The most aproximate version I found in that page is 1.81.707.0 and the Radio associated with it is 1.27.12.11. What I want is to change my ROM to beging using WM6.1 cause the version of my WM is 6.0, but I don't know if I chose any of the ROM that are available or I have to take care of something I don't know.
2- Suposing I can chose any ROM available, is it convenient to use it with the radio that is associated with it or I have to continue using my radio version (1.27.15.32)?
3- If I change the ROM following all the steps that are described in other FAQs or threads, the phone will continue unblocked in order to be useable with any company or it will be blocked for a certain one, for example AT&T? Remember I am in Argentina.
4- How can I do to backup my current ROM and Radio so, if I have any problem I could restore it to my phone? It is supposed that if I do so (restoring the original ROM) the phone will operate as it's doing now, insn't it?
Well, that all for now.
Thanks a lot.
Guido.

My dear friend all the questions you ask have been asked many times and answered many times. I have a hard time believing when you say you have read everything .. because your post makes it obvious you haven't. Nonetheless i'll answer these questions here for you:
guido_7701 said:
1- Any ROM will work with my phone? I brought my phone from US and it was unblocked, so I can use it with any SIM from any company here, in Argentina.
The problem is that in the page where all the ROMs are described I don't find my ROM version. My ROM version is 1.82.707.0 WWE and the Radio Version is 1.27.15.32. The protocol version is 22.51.88.13W and the ROM date is 11/03/07. In the Model No it says "Kaiser". The most aproximate version I found in that page is 1.81.707.0 and the Radio associated with it is 1.27.12.11. What I want is to change my ROM to beging using WM6.1 cause the version of my WM is 6.0, but I don't know if I chose any of the ROM that are available or I have to take care of something I don't know.
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Yes "any kaiser rom" will work with your phone. But first you need to get Hardspl than you can flash any rom that is available here to your phone. Looks like you have a wm6 rom and wm6 radio. When you upgrade to wm6.1 you will need a wm6.1 radio. Most roms come with radios so you don't need to worry about this. If a rom doesn't have a radio the cook will specify that and most will often suggest which radios work best with their rom. To see a list of different radios available please check link in my sig for Alltheway's thread on radios.
guido_7701 said:
2- Suposing I can chose any ROM available, is it convenient to use it with the radio that is associated with it or I have to continue using my radio version (1.27.15.32)?
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i already answered this in my above answer. But to reiterate wm6 rom will work with a wm6 radio i.e what you already have; a wm6.1 rom WILL NEED a wm6.1 radio so it won't work with your current radio.
guido_7701 said:
3- If I change the ROM following all the steps that are described in other FAQs or threads, the phone will continue unblocked in order to be useable with any company or it will be blocked for a certain one, for example AT&T? Remember I am in Argentina.
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flashing a rom in no way changes the unlocked status of your phone.
guido_7701 said:
4- How can I do to backup my current ROM and Radio so, if I have any problem I could restore it to my phone? It is supposed that if I do so (restoring the original ROM) the phone will operate as it's doing now, insn't it?
Well, that all for now.
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umm okay you don't wana do this yourself as i don't think so you know how to. Most of the stock kaiser roms are available in the wiki and have links to download them. In the even that you want to return your phone back to its original rom you can download from kaiser wiki.
Secondly please do extensive reading... your post shows that you really haven't done your homework. A kaiser is a expensive piece of equipment and you definitely don't want to mess it up just because you were lazy and didn't want to first understand exactly what you were doing.
Having said that i wish you good luck and happy flashing.

Thesire...first of all I really appreciate your quick answers tomy questions. I have to confess I didn't think to get an answer so quickly.
Anyway, I have to tell you that I didn't write anywhere I had read "everything" as you say. Of course I didn't, all the time in the universe life would be enough to do it. But you can be sure I followed all the instructions that are posted to do before posting a new thread, and those include reading the FAQ of ROM Developing, seeing the charming video of "what to do before posting a new thread", search my questions, and I tell you I spent all the last thursday looking for any answer to my questions, but I didn,t find them. I am not saying that they are not, of course they may be, but I didn't find them. Perhaps, of course, it's almost sure is because I didn't know how to search. But I did it. I read about the different SPLs that I have to download, the different version of them I have to try if I have for ie. the blank display, etc.
Another thing, when you say that always I can have the posibility to restore my original ROM downloading it, I told that in the thread that appears all the ROMs my actual version is not there. So, I wonder where my ROM is comming from and who cooked it.
At last, but not for that less important, I want to really thank you for your and for the time you spent answering my questions. Just remember I'm a newbie and perhaps, someday I'll be answering a question from you in this theme or another, ie. communications!!! Also remember that for us, the people who don't have the english as our natural languaje, sometimes reading the posts can be a little difficult and can be reading something that is answering our question and don't actually realize it or don't understand it at all.
Thanks.
Guido.

Guido Welcome aboard....follow the advice just givem and you will have a great experience here
Read this thread , and if you have any questions , post them in there as well, there is some great people that will help you out if you get stuck..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835

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upgrade a Kernel HTC Magic version to a HERO Rom?? Is it possible??? Plz Help!!

INFO:
Model number: HTC Magic
Firmware version: 1.5
Baseband version: 62.52S.20.18U_3.22.20.17
Kernel version: 2.6.27-dd63d1eb u70000
Build number: 2.16.401.5 146733 CL#33743 release-keys
Now my deal is...I see everyone talks about upgrading Rogers versions...but Kernel versions like mine, I couldn´t find any info..., so I would like your help on this...Please!!!

ROFL!
The kernel is a part of the OS, not a carrier!
If you want to use CursorSense (enhanced rogers update) just visit that thread and you'll find all the info you need.

First off you need a few things. A good recovery, possibly a new SPL and the ROM you want to try. Do some reading on any of the posts in the forum that have hero in the title, cursorsense is an option also. find one you are interested in, and then check the requirements. Some require more work than others (cursorsense) but if you really like Sense it could be worth it. I personally hate it but there are lots of options and all offer a little something different.

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First off you need a few things. A good recovery, possibly a new SPL and the ROM you want to try. Do some reading on any of the posts in the forum that have hero in the title, cursorsense is an option also. find one you are interested in, and then check the requirements. Some require more work than others (cursorsense) but if you really like Sense it could be worth it. I personally hate it but there are lots of options and all offer a little something different.
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thanks 99bluoval, Iam new at this...the other day at youtube, I saw someone with a magic and as a rom he had a hero fatality...that's when I found out that it was possible to change. So I decided to have a look here...all is confusing right now...I have read threads about crashing the phone,... but I will try.
Again thanks for the advice...people like you is what we need in here!!!!