Hi im new on this site and i signed up cos i had the chance of getting my own Htc vox. The thing is i want to update it from WM 6.1 to WM 6.5.
Can someone tell me how to start? My brother told me its a very hard process and that it might break my phone.
Gikoskos said:
Hi im new on this site and i signed up cos i had the chance of getting my own Htc vox. The thing is i want to update it from WM 6.1 to WM 6.5.
Can someone tell me how to start? My brother told me its a very hard process and that it might break my phone.
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you can try WM6.5 CLEAN / CUSTOM ROMs v3.1 (STABLE) for Vox , I think the package includes a tutorial
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=526206 to get it
Hakim Rahman said:
you can try WM6.5 CLEAN / CUSTOM ROMs v3.1 (STABLE) for Vox , I think the package includes a tutorial
go to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=526206 to get it
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does this SPL has anything to do with it?
The SPL (secondary Program loader) is the part of software in the boot process that loads the operating system or uploads a new one. If you follow the "soft SPL" or "Jump SPL" method of replacing the SPL temporarily you cannot kill the device.
Avoid the "hard SPL" if you come across this. You must be well aware of what you do and if not then you could really kill the device.
thanks tobbie!! really helpful
AFAIK you don't need to jump / HSPL for WM Standard devices. It is required for WM Pro devices (correct me if I am wrong).
A piece of warning, make sure that your phone is not network locked (i.e. it is not SIM locked), because then you need to Unlock your phone first before you flash the ROM. Otherwise your phone will become unusable.
SIM unlocking is done in this forum by some people, but it is not free
Also be aware that flashing a custom ROM technically voids your warranty.
The SPL has to allow the flashing of a non CID matching or a non signed ROM. This is done by either Super-CID (on older devices), Gold Card (still needing a valid signed ROM) or bypassing the onboard SPL with a patched SPL. The latter can be done either "soft" - i.e. temporary in RAM (aka "jump" SPL) or permanently (aka "hard" SPL) by flashing the patched SPL to the device.
For Vox you need at least jump SPL (I would prefer this as it does not kill anything) as the CID unlocking is not possible for free.
Commercial Services offer a complete unlock (CID and SIM) for about 10 GBP
Dear forum members,
In the following A, B, C and D sections is described the flashing process
of the NoDo unbranded ROM: RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.20.401.00_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U_NoDo
A. Pre-Requisites
If your Trophy 7 is flashed with a ROM of the following releases:
1. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.09.162.00_Radio_5.50.09.15_22.23.50.09U
2. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.10.162.06_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U
then you can flash the following NoDo unbranded ROM and when you like you can comeback to your previous ROM
In case your Trophy 7 is flashed with a different of the above 1, 2 ROMs but your Firmware version at your phone settings>about>more information
is of the form xxxx.yy.zzzzz.162 i.e. with characteristic value 162
then you can also flash the following NoDo unbranded ROM, but you can comeback only to one of the above 1, 2 ROMs
B. Downloading
You must download the following 2 ROMs:
1. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.20.401.00_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U_NoDo_by_ansar
2. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.20.401.00_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U_NoDo_Signed_by_ansar
Extract the downloaded zip ROM files with an unzip / 7zip utility in separate folders of your choice
C. Flashing Process
In order to successfully flash the provided ROMs you must follow these steps:
1. Flash the ROM of the above (B.1.) extracted zip ROM file
2. After flashing Trophy 7 will remain at about 90% - 98%, ignore it
3. Hold the Power Button untill Trophy 7 will power off and enter to the bootloader mode
4. In the screen of your computer the ROMUpdateUtility will report a flashing ERROR
5. Ignore it and exit from ROMUpdateUtility
6. Now flash the ROM of the above (B.2.) extracted zip ROM file
7. After flashing your Trophy 7 will boot normally
8. Exit from ROMUpdateUtility and proceed with your brand new ROM
If you do not want them you can delete all operator apps, in order to have more free RAM
Beware, in WP7 deleting an application means it is deleted from ROM
D. ROM Flashing Instructions
In order to flash a ROM follow these steps:
1. Press and hold power-on/off button to power-off the phone
2. Press and hold volume-down button and then press power-on/off button to enter bootloader mode
3. When your phone enters the tricolor screen bootloader mode, release volume-down button
4. Connect your phone to your windows 7/vista/xp pc/laptop with a usb cable
5. Verify that your phone will be identified and relevant drivers will be installed by windows os of your pc/laptop
6. After completion of (D.5.) above, check the usb message connection on your phone screen
7. To flash the ROM go to your pc/laptop folder where the downloaded zip ROM file is extracted
8. Double click on the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file and strictly follow the instructions on your pc/laptop screen
Till next version enjoy!!!
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
1. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_UK_1.09.162.04_Radio_5.50.09.15_22.23.50.09U
2. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_UK_1.10.162.06_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U
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You made a little typo here, probably because of copy/paste.
You meant Vodafone_DE not Vodafone_UK.
ansar.ath.gr said:
1. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.20.401.00_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U_NoDo_by_ansar
2. Download this zip ROM file: RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.20.401.00_Radio_5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U_NoDo_Signed_by_ansar
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Unfortunately links are dead.
Also I have few questions for you, but I will not make another thread because they are related to this topic.
I unbranded my phone with your files, unlocked it and get NODO update via Zune. My current firmware version is 2250.09.10908.401 and my radio is 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U.
1. As far as I understand I still have to update with Vodafone DE (162) files and I can not use HTC Europe (401) files. Right?
2. Is there any chance to update just radio because now I have unlocked Trophy with NODO, and if I put this ROM I will not be able to unlock it.
viking13 said:
You made a little typo here, probably because of copy/paste.
You meant Vodafone_DE not Vodafone_UK.
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Unfortunately links are dead.
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Will be updated and checked, thnx
viking13 said:
Also I have few questions for you, but I will not make another thread because they are related to this topic.
I unbranded my phone with your files, unlocked it and get NODO update via Zune. My current firmware version is 2250.09.10908.401 and my radio is 5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U.
1. As far as I understand I still have to update with Vodafone DE (162) files and I can not use HTC Europe (401) files. Right?
2. Is there any chance to update just radio because now I have unlocked Trophy with NODO, and if I put this ROM I will not be able to unlock it.
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Hi,
What was your phone's initial firmware version and with which files did you unbrand it?
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
What was your phone's initial firmware version and with which files did you unbrand it?
Regards, ansar
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I really cannot remember what was my initial firmware version. It had red Vodafone theme and Vodafone logo on boot. I guess it had 162 in version, since I downloaded and flashed those two files:
RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.09.401.08_Radio_5.51.09.06_22.23.50.09U_Signed_by_ansar.zip
RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.10.162.06_Radio_5.52.09.16_22.33a.50.10U_Signed_by_ansar.zip
Since then my default theme is green and I only have HTC logo on boot. Thank you for that!
Then I unlocked it, installed February update, and then March update. Now I have NODO, and can use Native keyboard, and upload my own ringtones.
The only issue I have at the moment is older radio version then in your new files.
Hi,
You had Vodafone_DE and unbranded to HTC_Europe
The new files in post #1 are of NoDo 7389 and newest HTC OEM 1.20.401 Europe and radio 5.54.09.21
After flashing you will also upgrade MS NoDo with zune to 7390 and retaining newest OEM and radio
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
Hi,
You had Vodafone_DE and unbranded to HTC_Europe
The new files in post #1 are of NoDo 7389 and newest HTC OEM 1.20.401 Europe and radio 5.54.09.21
After flashing you will also upgrade MS NoDo with zune to 7390 and retaining newest OEM and radio
Regards, ansar
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Unfortunately links still not work. I hope you will fix that soon.
btw. Is it possible to unlock 7389?
viking13 said:
Unfortunately links still not work. I hope you will fix that soon.
btw. Is it possible to unlock 7389?
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Hi,
Links are working now
After flashing 7389 you will receive 7390 NoDo
There is no yet meta NoDo ROM, we will see ...
Regards, ansar
Lil question... Why unbranded if there is still Vodafone bootscreen and apps? Or are they gone? Thx for your work
Sent from my 7 Trophy T8686 using Board Express
Saste said:
Lil question... Why unbranded if there is still Vodafone bootscreen and apps? Or are they gone? Thx for your work
Sent from my 7 Trophy T8686 using Board Express
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Hi,
You unbrand to a NoDo with an HTC_Europe ROM inside and newer radio
As for apps you can get rid of them permanently by unistall them
Vodafone splash screen can be replaced by side loading
Regards, ansar
Saste said:
Lil question... Why unbranded if there is still Vodafone bootscreen and apps? Or are they gone? Thx for your work
Sent from my 7 Trophy T8686 using Board Express
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I used two files I mentioned in one of previous posts and successfully removed all Vodafone specific features (logo, theme, default webpage...).
It is same with those two files from this post. Only difference is that you will get newer Firmware, OS and Radio.
You can safely flash branded ROM later if you decide that you still want Vodafone specific things.
Ansar posted both branded and unbranded ROMs, so you can decide what you want and switch them at any time.
Please keep in mind that you will lost all your data when you flash ROM, so you should backup with Zune before this.
Now I have some questions for you:
1. Do you need Vodafone specific things or not?
2. Do you need unlocked WP7 or not?
If you do not know what unlocked means, that means that your phone report itself as developer device and you can install anything you want in your phone. Many people think that unlocking is all about how to get illegal stuff, and that is not always true. I need some applications from this forum that are not available at marketplace (Native keyboard for example).
If you need unlocked WP7 then I have two more questions:
3. What is more important to you to have latest Firmware or unlocked phone?
4. What is more important to you to have easy NODO update, or to have unlocked phone?
I need those answers to give you advice what you should do.
Thx my trophy is still unlocked unbranded with a europe Rom and updated to nodo ;-) just wanted to know why IT is called "unbranded" altough its a Vodafone one...
Sent from my 7 Trophy T8686 using Board Express
Saste said:
Thx my trophy is still unlocked unbranded with a europe Rom and updated to nodo ;-) just wanted to know why IT is called "unbranded" altough its a Vodafone one...
Sent from my 7 Trophy T8686 using Board Express
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It's call unbranded because you will get clean OS with no brand specific stuff in it (logo, default webpage...).
If you still have Vodafone logo and your current firmware version ends with 162 and not 401, that means that something is wrong there and that you have BRANDED ROM.
If you simply asking why your CID is still same, and why you need to use specific ROMs for Vodafone DE phones, that's because flashing utility checks your CID, and your CID is still same as it was when you got your phone.
If you want to change your CID you have another method for that, but you need one more phone (with removable memory card) and another cable (Gold card method).
I like ansar's ROMs more because you can get clean OS using just a cable that you got with your phone, and that is all you need. You can also revert to branded ROM at any time (I do not want this, but it is still nice to know that).
It is more important to me to have unlocked phone, than to have latest firmware, but having latest radio is nice , so last time I flashed my phone with those two files:
1. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.09.401.08_Radio_5.51.09.06 _22.23.50.09U_Signed_by_ansar.zip
2. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.20.401.00_Radio_5.54.09.21 _22.33b.50.10U_NoDo_Signed_by_ansar
As you can see first file is from older ansar's post (with 7004 OS), and second file from this post (5.54 radio).
I unlocked my phone, installed patch to prevent re-lock, updated to 7008 and then updated to NODO.
Now I have:
OS: 7.0.7390.0
Firmware: 2550.09.10908.401
Radio: 5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U
UNLOCKED
Disadvantages of this method is that you will have to update two times, and you will need to use a trick from this forum to get NODO.
If you use files from ansar's first post in this thread, you will get NODO pre-release, and you will be notified about NODO update immediately, so you will have to update only once. You will also have latest firmware 12000.
Unfortunately you cannot unlock your phone then (for now).
Saste said:
Thx my trophy is still unlocked unbranded with a europe Rom and updated to nodo ;-) just wanted to know why IT is called "unbranded" altough its a Vodafone one...
Sent from my 7 Trophy T8686 using Board Express
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Hi,
HTC_Europe is not SIM locked and that's why called unbranded
Regarads, ansar
viking13 said:
It's call unbranded because you will get clean OS with no brand specific stuff in it (logo, default webpage...).
If you still have Vodafone logo and your current firmware version ends with 162 and not 401, that means that something is wrong there and that you have BRANDED ROM.
If you simply asking why your CID is still same, and why you need to use specific ROMs for Vodafone DE phones, that's because flashing utility checks your CID, and your CID is still same as it was when you got your phone.
If you want to change your CID you have another method for that, but you need one more phone (with removable memory card) and another cable (Gold card method).
I like ansar's ROMs more because you can get clean OS using just a cable that you got with your phone, and that is all you need. You can also revert to branded ROM at any time (I do not want this, but it is still nice to know that).
It is more important to me to have unlocked phone, than to have latest firmware, but having latest radio is nice , so last time I flashed my phone with those two files:
1. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.09.401.08_Radio_5.51.09.06 _22.23.50.09U_Signed_by_ansar.zip
2. RUU_Spark_Vodafone_DE_1.20.401.00_Radio_5.54.09.21 _22.33b.50.10U_NoDo_Signed_by_ansar
As you can see first file is from older ansar's post (with 7004 OS), and second file from this post (5.54 radio).
I unlocked my phone, installed patch to prevent re-lock, updated to 7008 and then updated to NODO.
Now I have:
OS: 7.0.7390.0
Firmware: 2550.09.10908.401
Radio: 5.54.09.21_22.33b.50.10U
UNLOCKED
Disadvantages of this method is that you will have to update two times, and you will need to use a trick from this forum to get NODO.
If you use files from ansar's first post in this thread, you will get NODO pre-release, and you will be notified about NODO update immediately, so you will have to update only once. You will also have latest firmware 12000.
Unfortunately you cannot unlock your phone then (for now).
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HAve followed the instructions of the poster, installed the 7004 version OLD ROM and the second file from first post, unlocked my phone. Now, as quoted: "you will need to use a trick from this forum to get NODO". What is the trick, can anyone direct me please!
mughalgxt said:
HAve followed the instructions of the poster, installed the 7004 version OLD ROM and the second file from first post, unlocked my phone. Now, as quoted: "you will need to use a trick from this forum to get NODO". What is the trick, can anyone direct me please!
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That was needed to get Nodo earlier, but not anymore.
Nodo is officially rolled out, and an update after that.
Just update your phone over Zune. Let me know if you have any problems.
mughalgxt said:
HAve followed the instructions of the poster, installed the 7004 version OLD ROM and the second file from first post, unlocked my phone. Now, as quoted: "you will need to use a trick from this forum to get NODO". What is the trick, can anyone direct me please!
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Hi,
Did not receive NoDo yet?
Regards, ansar
ansar.ath.gr said:
Hi,
HTC_Europe is not SIM locked and that's why called unbranded
Regarads, ansar
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My trophy is Vodafone.De. ,it was sold to Germany. Now I am using DFT FREEDOM ROM V1 version. and I already got HSPL. Now the question is Could I flash Asia rom to get official update of 7720 via Zune client ? Will my sim card(I am China GSM user) be locked if I flash Asia wwe official rom ?
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My trophy is Vodafone.De. ,it was sold to Germany. Now I am using DFT FREEDOM ROM V1 version. and I already got HSPL. Now the question is Could I flash Asia rom to get official update of 7720 via Zune client ? Will my sim card(I am China GSM user) be locked if I flash Asia wwe official rom ?
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Hi,
Yes you can do, actually you can flash any Spark ROM
Regards, ansar
Please ReUp the two files to debrand the Trophy
No chance somebody ReUp the files? The Rapidhsare Links are death
please
I have HTC Mozart with latest MANGO update from ZUNE!!
It is from Germany, T-MOBILE with all their apps and addons I don't need here in Bosnia!!! BTW, it SIM Unlocked!!!
How, if possible, to make it run with ORIGINAL HTC WP7.5 Mango!!!???
I searched for T-Mobile MANGO ROM but it nowhere to be found,
all I have available on NET is older ROMS from T-Mobile but I am afraid to BRICK my device if I try DOWNGRADING it from Mango to older BOOTS such as 1.28 or 1.30!
Any solution to this, I would appreciate your help!!!
The capital letters and explamation marks don't actually make it easier to help you, BTW.
If you're trying to de-brand the phone, why would you want a T-Mobile-branded ROM? You just want a stock HTC ROM. It has to be for the correct phone, but tht's about it.
If your bootloader (SPL) is already on version 5, you may have a problem replacing the ROM. If you're on 4.5 or lower, you should be able to flash any official ROM without damaging the device.
ok, thanks
Hey all,
First of all I want to say I am glad that I found this forum and community. I think you really can help me out with my (futher) questions.
Since my Telekom branded HTC Mozart won't get the tethering update I am on the search to debrand my HTC Mozart.
I already read that it is essential to have the right SPL Version, now when I enter the bootloader mode I get following data:
PD67100
SPL-4.5.XXXX.X
Now I have a few Questions:
1. Do I need to check other data before starting to debrand the Phone?2. Will I get further Updates via ZUNE after I debranded my Phone?3. What are the main reasons to
a. leave it branded?
b. debrand the Phone?4. Are there some issues with apps form the Marketplace after the debrand?
And last but not least:
5. Where can I find a working debranded ROM?
I would really be thankful for any kind of hints and help
Best regards
WPeter7
@WPeter7:
1) Well, you need to make sure that you're getting an unbranded (open market) ROM, and you need to make sure that your ROM matches your hardware. You also need to back up pictures/movies/music/whatever if you have any on the phone that aren't already on the PC.
2) Yes, official ROMs will continue to receive updates.
3) Leaving it branded lets you access carrier-specific features, like TMO's MyAccount app. It also is simply les hassle, and you don't have to lose all your data (which will hppen if you flash a ROM). Unbranding the phone means you remove all carrier customizations, and may receive updates earlier (because the carrier doesn't need to test and customize them).
4) No, not if it's an official ROM and the region is correct (i.e. if you can access apps now and you use the same primary WLID, you'll be able to access them again). However, you'll probably lose access to carrier-specific apps, as mentioned above.
5) Go look in the forum or wiki section specific to your phone. There should be a list of official ROMs. Alternatively, check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254384
Hello,
How can I check region of software or product code like samsung, CDA in SE, I use HTC first time and I don't know how it names in HTC
3rd part of software version is region or maybe carrier, for example current unbranded EU is 1.78.401.2 while T-mobile USA is 1.84.531.2.
EU: 401 TMobile USA:531.
Please correct me if Im wrong here!
Check out the shipped ROM thread in development section maybe you can figure more out from the filenames of the RUU's there.
I have 1.78.401.2, but onle soft is for all Europe?
other comapny have diffrent sw for other coutry.
Each Htc Phone has its own CID. Unbranded Euro for One S is [HTC_001]
If You need to detect what is Your Cid You can use CID getter from market.
I have just downloaded and checked and I have HTC_102, HTC-GER, I would like to change to Poland CID, HTC_B25, do you know any easy way for it?
I found one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674202
and it needs root, but I wouldn't like to root my phone.
Sorry You have to unlock bootloader first. As far as I know its only one way to change CID. If You dont want to do this better stay with morelocale2
unlock bootloader is enought or I need root too?
I have used morelocate2, but I think that it dosen't translate all
Hi,
after I sent my Trophy to a HTC repairment center, they gave it back to me with the newest OS. Therefore my interop unlock is come. Now I would like to have it interop unlocked, again.
My system information:
OS-Version: 7.10.8107.79
Firmwarerevision: 2250.21.51201.162
Hardwarerevision: 0003
Radio: 5.69.09.05a_22.50.50.21U
Bootloader: 5.12.2250.1(134400)
Chip-SOC-Version: 2.2.5.0
As I know, its not possible to unlock it anymore, therefore I tought of installing a custom rom. For this I would need to install HSPL first, dont I? And for HSPL I need to downgrade my OS because of the version. I read somethign about the goldcard method, but did not understand evertyhing. Which OS version do I need to chose for the "device-specific .nbh image"?
It would be really kind if you could answer my questions - looking forward to help
Thanks...
Are you a Spark or Spark_W user (Verizon CDMA model). Anyway about it, check in the Trophy area on this site. THere is a lot of info for both models.
As my case, I have a Verizon Trophy. I was on the same level as you.
I needed to HSPL, down grade the OS version, then I could flash a rom. Your on the right path.
Goldcard method is if your partly bricked, it does not sound like your at that point.
When chosing your rom, just make sure you use the correct rom for your phone, a SPARK (GSM) rom should not be used on a SPark_W (CDMA) and back.
Good luck...
Hi,
I have a normal Spark (Vodafone). If I want to downgrade the OS I need to use the goldcard method or? And which image do I have to choose? Because there are a lot of them available. Does it make a difference, which branding I have?
Thanks for the answer
/EDIT: http://www.filefactory.com/f/0dacfac3a33cc378/ I have this list, but no clue, which version I need to choose...
From a 5XXXX bootloader, I believe you'll need to use GoldCard or SLSPL to downgrade to a HSPL-compatible version. GoldCard is the method that I know will work.
And which version should I use? Because I am kinda confused becuase of the mass of available versions...
Would this version work on my vodafone branded phone? "RUU_Spark_S_Vodafone_DE_5.12.162.01_5.69.09_RELEASE.exe"
Or which version would you recommend?
Thanks
Would this work?
Please tell me whether this will work...Or which version I should use instead of this.