Help me, and help all other newbies out! Manilla2D. - Wing, P4350 ROM development

Hey there,
I just wanted to ask, how to install the OpenTouch 7.x. This is the FIRST thing ever that I will flash to my HTC, and I just want to make sure everything will be okay if I flash. I just don't wanna f*ck up the phone.
So I have the OpenTouch file, the 50 MB one.
I have downloaded the 'Flash Center'.
So, WHAT, do you do step by step. Have I forgotten something?
I know there are tutorials, but I just want to hear it from someone who like, does this daily.
-Can I backup my settings and stuff BEFORE flashing? How?
-Imagine the flashing fails, can I still do a hard reset and everything is cool?
Thanks a lot for the help!
PS.
I have a DUTCH WM RUU. Is it compatible with the OpenTouch 7.x?

If you are running the flash center from ttran's post then follow the readme in the root folder of the flashcenter. It will unlock phone then flash rom. If you are using ROMUpdateUtility.exe to flash them you need to unlock phone before flashing or flash will fail.

Read the tutorial. It was written by me. I flash 7-8 times a day.
Just make sure your phone has an SPL/IPL of 4.0 or higher and you'll be fine. If it's lower, search for the word goldcard.
-If you want to back up your stuff and settings, go ahead, but I wouldn't back up settings when going from wm6 to wm6.1 as it might cause problems. As to how? Search about back up options, or just copy your files manually...
-If Flash fails, then you flash again. If HardSPL fails, then you have to do a goldcard (so make sure you CREATE the goldcard first, just in case.) or your phone is dead.

How to check if SPL/IPL is = or > then 4.0. Hold camera button and soft reset while still holding down the camera button. This will bring you to a multi color screen thats called bootloader. It will show you your SPL/IPL ver.

Use PIMBackup in order to backup your contacts, messages, and appointments. Then, if your IPL/SPL is higher than 4.0, use USPL in flashcenter.

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I screwed up the unlocking, Please HELP!!!

I didn't read the unlocking SIM procedure by jocky properly. I understood that I MUST get HardSPL installed, and so I go the JumpSPL1.56-KAIS.exe to the phone and then executed it. It got me the tri-color screen (Is this called bootloader?) and then I executed the KaiserCustomRUU.exe from the flash-HardSPL.zip thinking that this will put in the HardSPL into the ROM. The progress bar went upto 95% and then it exited with error and after that the "Recovery" option of the loader hasn't been able to revive the phone. Every time, I put the battery back in and power it up, I get the tri-color screen with the following message:
RUUNBH (on the top right hand side of the screen)
KAIS1*0
SPL-1.56.0000
CPLD-8
I think I now understand the mistake I made. I had a bunch of .nbh files in the directory from where I ran the KaiserCustomRUU after extracting and that is why it must have failed. Now every time I get the tri-color screen when I boot up.
Can someone please help me recover from this position? I have now got the actual simunlocker zip from the original thread and extracted it with folder names and so now I am ready to try again, only if I can recover from the mess I created. Please help!!!
mtty recovered, but I get back the bootloader every time I power up
I used mtty (set 14 0 and boot) to make the phone work (now data was lost and all my prgrams were still there). However, every time I power up my phone, the tri-color screen is back. How can I resolve this?
When I run mtty, I get the following messages on mtty:
set 14 0
HTCST ÚÈÒHTCE
Cmd>boot
InitDisplay: Display_Chip=1
No card inserted
OSSIReadBack ++
Read SI data from flash success
tail signature match
Checksum match
UserStorageSIPreload ++
FMD_ReadSector+, bad block no=0xFAC0, status:0x0
flash the original rom your device came with! only shot buddy!
Thanks for the advice. Where do I get the original ROM and how do I flash it? After the mess I created, I want to be doubly sure. I remember the versions of ROM that the phone used to show during bootup was R1.27.12.11 and D1.56.00.00 (I don't remember the G number). Appreciate if you could let me know. I have downloaded the Radio ROM numbered 1.27.12.11... is that the original ROM?
if it's a tilt, flashing the original rom will not work, you will get an invalid model error. Instead, use this one RUU_Kaiser_CINGULAR_WWE_1.61.502.2.exe. Trust me, been there done that. (twice)
Once you've done flashing to RUU_Kaiser_CINGULAR_WWE_1.61.502.2.exe and you want to unlock, HardSPL, then flash it back to RUU_Kaiser_CINGULAR_WWE_1.57.502.2, then start w/ step 1 from simunlock.
the_passenger said:
if it's a tilt, flashing the original rom will now work, you will get an invalid model error. Instead, use this one RUU_Kaiser_CINGULAR_WWE_1.61.502.2.exe. Trust me, been there done that. (twice)
Once you've done flashing to RUU_Kaiser_CINGULAR_WWE_1.61.502.2.exe and you want to unlock, HardSPL, then flash it back to RUU_Kaiser_CINGULAR_WWE_1.57.502.2, then start w/ step 1 from simunlock.
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Did you mean to attach the ROM because it isn't there? I found this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=335568 and it shows a ATT_SPL ROM. But, I ran out of free download limits from rapidshare for today (tonight). Is that the correct procedure? And when you say "flash" the ROM, please correct me if my understanding is wrong:
1. Get the bootloader running (tri-color screen). In my case, just power cycling does it.
2. Have the .nbh file for the ROM and the KaiserCustomRUU.exe in a folder with no other files in it in your PC.
3. Execute the .exe file which should take me thru the prompts on the PC to flash the ROM. I should see a progress bar on the PC as well as cellphone.
Is this procedure correct?
If I am able to get the device back to original state, I will need to find out how I can get the HardSPL loaded "definitively" as well.
sigh, I thought you know how to flash. Anyway, i'm being nice tonight.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_ROMs
get the 1.61.502.2 from that link. put your phone into that tri-color screen, run the exe file you just download. That will bring your Tilt back, if you want to unlock the phone, then read my previous post again, and again and again if you still dont get it.
the_passenger said:
sigh, I thought you know how to flash. Anyway, i'm being nice tonight.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Kaiser_ROMs
get the 1.61.502.2 from that link. put your phone into that tri-color screen, run the exe file you just download. That will bring your Tilt back, if you want to unlock the phone, then read my previous post again, and again and again if you still dont get it.
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I know why you feel that way. But, since I screwed up a simple process, my grey cells have really degenerated. My apologies for being dense. I did download that file from the original post of the thread, but now I have run out of free downloads from Rapidshare and I don't have a paypal account. I have to wait another 1hr before it allows me to download. I will try using the Cingular file to flash the device. Fingers crossed!!!
It'll work, dont worry. Just get a new ip and d/l from rapidshare.
Got error 294: Invalid vendor ID, just 1% into flashing. How can I make the phone not go into the boot loader every time I power it ON? Currently, I am using mtty to boot it out of the bootloader.
PS: I had earlier today downloaded the Cingular ROM, but its size as shown in Rapidshare is different from the one you pointed to. I will try that once Rapidshare allows me to.
Looks like the vendor id got screwed up when I had incorrectly flashed the device as I am not able to send emails (POP yahoo mail) or get Direct Push Mail (Outlook) working now. Before this attempt of mine to unlock the SIM, the yahoo and outlook was working fine. Now, during activesync, it says "waiting for network". I am able to browse the internet using PIE though.
I hope the AT&T ROM flashing works.
Downloaded the 1.61 ROM and was able to flash it successfully. It installed all the apps that came with ROM. However, I am not able to access my yahoo POP mail nor my Outlook. I am able to browse the internet though.
Is there a way to get the original AT&T ROM (v1.56) with the 1.27.12.11 radio? I know that that ROM worked fine with my data connections.
Edit: I am able to sync Outlook and Yahoo successfully now with the 1.61 ROM itself.
Thanks to all who helped me with this. I can't thank enough.
Try this first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1894935&postcount=135
i screwed up TytnII
dear all...after flashing my tytnII with DCS V1.3 rom my tytnII is unable to boot up again. the only show on the screen is word "smart mobility" and 3 red lines below it. i have tried everything included hard reset, remove sim card and SD card but still wont help me. i also tried to flashed again but i cannot communicate with activesyn anymore. please if there still way to safe my baby...
Enter to bootloader,and then flash again
thank you for you advice.finally my tyntII is back on line...thanks again my man
jockyw2001 said:
Try this first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1894935&postcount=135
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Thanks jockyw2001.
Now that my phone is working nicely with the modified AT&T ROM, I want to attempt unlocking the SIM again. I screwed up when I tried to install HardSPL. I will write the procedure here from what I understood from your posts (and thank you very very much for your work). Appreciate if you can confirm that before I show my stupidity again.
Steps:
1. Go to the bootloader by executing JumpSPL1.56-KAIS.exe from the phone
2. Connect thru USB to my Win XP laptop (the loader should show USB)
3. Unzip the contents of flash-HardSPL.zip into an empty folder which will put KaiserCustomRUU.exe and kaiser_hardSPL_1.0.nbh files into the folder.
4. Run the .exe file from that folder which will bring up the ROM loader utility which will automatically load the .nbh file located in the same folder. This will result in the HardSPL being loaded into the phone and the SPL string as seen on the boot loader will change to SPL-1.0 OliPof. Is that a confirmation that HardSPL is loaded?
Can I get out of the boot loader mode after loading HardSPL and continue to use my phone and then attempt the SIM unlocking later?
My phone currently has the AT&T ROm v1.61.502.2 with the Radio ROM v1.27.14.09. Will jocky's unlock method work with this?

Is my phone half bricked?

I have a Cingular 8125, I have flashed many ROMs and the last one is TNT 20273, IPL/SPL 3.08 and radio 2.19
Recently each time I have to soft reset it takes a very long time to reboot. It can be several hours.
I tried to downgrade to official Cingular rom but RUU doesn't work anymore, there is always a connection problem and it only makes a soft reset that takes hours to come back.
I tried also to force bootloader mode with camera button+reset, running enterbl.exe and disabling usb connection in Activesync but nothing worked.
Once it restarts it works fine until I have to reset but when it happens I have to wait hours to use it again.
I am desperate, I will appreciate any help or comment.
Thanks in advance
talvae
the bootloader couls be the problem. have you tried to downgrade to 225/226 what ever it is?
all you need to do is take the original rom and dump it using core kitchen or hypercore. you will see (should see several partitions once you break down the nbf back into it's parts (nb's)
using nb to nbf you can see which partitions are which and just recompile the new nbf with just the ipl/spl. then flash that new nbf using the upgrade utility.
one important question: G4 or G3?
do you have the Wizard Service tool made by mestrini?
you can figure out what type of device it is, as well as use it to flash nb's onto your phone perhaps... (dont quote me on that ask mestrini.
S.V.I said:
the bootloader couls be the problem. have you tried to downgrade to 225/226 what ever it is?
all you need to do is take the original rom and dump it using core kitchen or hypercore. you will see (should see several partitions once you break down the nbf back into it's parts (nb's)
using nb to nbf you can see which partitions are which and just recompile the new nbf with just the ipl/spl. then flash that new nbf using the upgrade utility.
one important question: G4 or G3?
do you have the Wizard Service tool made by mestrini?
you can figure out what type of device it is, as well as use it to flash nb's onto your phone perhaps... (dont quote me on that ask mestrini.
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Thank you S.V.I., it s a G3.
Let me check if I understood, what you suggest is to use WST to flash a nb containing only ipl/spl 2.25?
If it is correct, do you think reflashing ipl/spl 3.08 could fix the problem?
I just reaaly dont understand why one would want to update the bootloader if it does not fix anything. if it isn't broken, why fix it? I can understand the radio might want to be changed, but why bootloder/bios? it does not change anything.
I recomend decompiling the original rom (the one that came from tmobile) and making a bootloader rom out of it. this means not using the cid block or the os block, just the ipl and spl blocks. flash that to your device, then you should not have any problems updating your roms using the manual bootloader mode.
also remember that if the update utility does not see your device when it is in bootloader, you need to exit the utility, and reset the phone back to bootloader, then plug in. wait for the computer to recognise the phone, then start the update utility. that should do the trick.
wst will only copy the blocks off of your phone. this means you need core, or hypercore to dump the factory rom to get the ipl spl blocks.
also, a good practice when flashing roms is to unplug it way after it starts up and you have gone through the setup welcome screens and already set up your activesync partnership.
when puting it into manual bootloader mode, you do not nessesarily need to deactivate activesync on the computer. I never have.
good luck.
Nicely thing
S.V.I said:
I just reaaly dont understand why one would want to update the bootloader if it does not fix anything. if it isn't broken, why fix it? I can understand the radio might want to be changed, but why bootloder/bios? it does not change anything.
I recomend decompiling the original rom (the one that came from tmobile) and making a bootloader rom out of it. this means not using the cid block or the os block, just the ipl and spl blocks. flash that to your device, then you should not have any problems updating your roms using the manual bootloader mode.
also remember that if the update utility does not see your device when it is in bootloader, you need to exit the utility, and reset the phone back to bootloader, then plug in. wait for the computer to recognise the phone, then start the update utility. that should do the trick.
wst will only copy the blocks off of your phone. this means you need core, or hypercore to dump the factory rom to get the ipl spl blocks.
also, a good practice when flashing roms is to unplug it way after it starts up and you have gone through the setup welcome screens and already set up your activesync partnership.
when puting it into manual bootloader mode, you do not nessesarily need to deactivate activesync on the computer. I never have.
good luck.
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I think it is so much process to reflash but its interesant to try dump original roms... i never heard it... it sound very cool. just try to reflash from begining like it never was unlocked... wizard love etc etc etc.
S.V.I said:
I just reaaly dont understand why one would want to update the bootloader if it does not fix anything. if it isn't broken, why fix it? I can understand the radio might want to be changed, but why bootloder/bios? it does not change anything.
I recomend decompiling the original rom (the one that came from tmobile) and making a bootloader rom out of it. this means not using the cid block or the os block, just the ipl and spl blocks. flash that to your device, then you should not have any problems updating your roms using the manual bootloader mode.
also remember that if the update utility does not see your device when it is in bootloader, you need to exit the utility, and reset the phone back to bootloader, then plug in. wait for the computer to recognise the phone, then start the update utility. that should do the trick.
wst will only copy the blocks off of your phone. this means you need core, or hypercore to dump the factory rom to get the ipl spl blocks.
also, a good practice when flashing roms is to unplug it way after it starts up and you have gone through the setup welcome screens and already set up your activesync partnership.
when puting it into manual bootloader mode, you do not nessesarily need to deactivate activesync on the computer. I never have.
good luck.
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Thank you S.V.I,
I have extracted the IPL and SPL from the original 2.26 cingular rom using the last version of WST, I have four .nb files.
Now I have to write them to my wizard but I would appreciate some advise.
Should I write each file using WST? or nessesarily I should make one rom with only this blocks and write that file?
talvae

problem after upgrading

I Hae A Cingular Htc 2125, I Upgradated To Wm6, Now Shows White Screen, It Works And Its Recognized By Activesync, But Only Show White Screen, Can You Help Me Please!!
elteacher0223 said:
I Hae A Cingular Htc 2125, I Upgradated To Wm6, Now Shows White Screen, It Works And Its Recognized By Activesync, But Only Show White Screen, Can You Help Me Please!!
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did you follow the apropiate guide for Tornado? At top of this Thread you will see Karhoe's Guide to upagrading Tornado. Go to his site and review that you followed everything step by step.
yes
markanthonypr said:
did you follow the apropiate guide for Tornado? At top of this Thread you will see Karhoe's Guide to upagrading Tornado. Go to his site and review that you followed everything step by step.
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yes, i followed everything as intended...but i dont know whats the problem
This almost seems like a screen problem that's hardware related. Have you tried a different ROM yet?
What ROM did you flash with? Try flashing with Nitrogen's Platinum. I know for a fact that the rom works great. He includes all you need on the download.
First do the Format BINFS, then flash the GSM (Radio), then finally the actual ROM. Once again, make sure you follow the proper procedure step by step on Karhoe's guide
One related question:
how possible is for upgrading process to go in unwanted direction, I have 8310 for two days, and I am eager to try installing WM6, but I am afraid something bad could happen?
Is there some procedure that can reverse it to factory state is something goes bad?
How to...
Goran,
if you want to return to the original WM5, make sure you have downoaded it first. If your new rom update fails and your tornado is stuck in bootloader, you can always flash the original system back. But such problems could only happen because of 1) incompatibility (if you flash a wrong rom) or 2) your new rom (e.g. custom cooked from a kitchen) is too big (more than ~40Mb).
But flashing an original WM5 rom won't put it to the factory state. It'll just flash the same system. The problem is if you can make the SuperCID in a reversable way. It's very hard and long, I even didn't try. I used a simple and fast way. They say you'll lose warranty but in any case the IMEI code will remain the same.
In order for the flashing to go flawlessly you need to make sure you have donre SuperCID and format BINFS. Just read the flashing tutorials, they are on every forum like this.
Flashing an original WM5 rom won't put it to the factory state. It'll just flash the same system. The problem is if you can make the SuperCID in a reversable way. It's very hard and long, I even didn't try. I used a simple and fast way. They say you'll lose warranty this way but in any case the IMEI code will remain the same.
BTW, I recommend you trying WM6.1 - it's nicer, but it's hard to find a version without at least little bugs. For example try BD's s740 Rose ROM. It's quite stable and nice, but it uses more memory than other 'clean' roms. Have a nice flashing!
Hello, George, thanks for the response.
Actually, my impatience has overcome my fear, so last night I flashed it, and all went well. I have used Nitrogen's WM6 Platinum Edition SP1. I think its not 6.1, although it has service pack 1 in it. Looks much nicer that WM5, although I don't like this black square around icons. Maybe I will try later 6.1.

New to windows mobile, would appreciate help.

Hi everyone, I have recently bought a htc touch pro from polish orange provider. I have browsed dozens of topic, trying to make my windows mobile 6.1 life more satisfying, but I have few questions to ask.
1. What does Hard-Spl do ? And can I hard-spl my phone ?
2. To install advanced config, do I have to jailbreak my windows, or do anything to install it ? I don't want to end up with useless phone
3. When I try to upgrade my default opera browser to the newest build, the instlaler cannot uninstall previous version of opera, neither can I because it is not listed in add/remove programs menu. And, if I ignore the warning, I get an error in installling the newest build, but somehow I have 2 opera mobiles listed in programs menu.
Thanks in advance, r4ster.
r4ster said:
Hi everyone, I have recently bought a htc touch pro from polish orange provider. I have browsed dozens of topic, trying to make my windows mobile 6.1 life more satisfying, but I have few questions to ask.
1. What does Hard-Spl do ? And can I hard-spl my phone ?
2. To install advanced config, do I have to jailbreak my windows, or do anything to install it ? I don't want to end up with useless phone
3. When I try to upgrade my default opera browser to the newest build, the instlaler cannot uninstall previous version of opera, neither can I because it is not listed in add/remove programs menu. And, if I ignore the warning, I get an error in installling the newest build, but somehow I have 2 opera mobiles listed in programs menu.
Thanks in advance, r4ster.
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I probably can't answer your questions like a pro, but I had a few experience that I can share with you.
1. I don't know what Hard-SPL do, but I guess it's like jailbreak for Windows Mobile device. If you want to flash to a new custom Rom, you need to Hard-SPL it first (don't need to do this if you flash back to the original ROM). And yes, Hard-SPL your device
2. Jailbreak is only a term to unlock your iphone... With a Win Device, you don't need to unlock anything to be able to download and install other software. This is the beautiful part of a Window mobile.
3. Definitively can't help you here... but I know that plenty of thread has been posted for this matter... just do a quick search. However, I strongly suggest (with no responsibility) you to "Hard-SPL" and "CID unlock" your device and flash it to a new ROM. It will make your phone faster and much cleaner. Also, you'll get your new Opera install.
The question now is, which ROM
I suggest NATF's v2.3, but he'll be releasing a v3 today or so. Don't flash to it right away... just flash to v2.3 first and see if v3 is stable or not by reading people posts.
Flashing is not as hard as people claim... just read and be very carefully before you do it. Don't skip any step. The first time is stressful, but after that it's just a daily burger.
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I probably can't answer your questions like a pro, but I had a few experience that I can share with you.
1. I don't know what Hard-SPL do, but I guess it's like jailbreak for Windows Mobile device. If you want to flash to a new custom Rom, you need to Hard-SPL it first (don't need to do this if you flash back to the original ROM). And yes, Hard-SPL your device
2. Jailbreak is only a term to unlock your iphone... With a Win Device, you don't need to unlock anything to be able to download and install other software. This is the beautiful part of a Window mobile.
3. Definitively can't help you here... but I know that plenty of thread has been posted for this matter... just do a quick search. However, I strongly suggest (with no responsibility) you to "Hard-SPL" and "CID unlock" your device and flash it to a new ROM. It will make your phone faster and much cleaner. Also, you'll get your new Opera install.
The question now is, which ROM
I suggest NATF's v2.3, but he'll be releasing a v3 today or so. Don't flash to it right away... just flash to v2.3 first and see if v3 is stable or not by reading people posts.
Flashing is not as hard as people claim... just read and be very carefully before you do it. Don't skip any step. The first time is stressful, but after that it's just a daily burger.
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So, I can flash any rom I want, and still have a fully working phone, after hard spl ?
r4ster said:
So, I can flash any rom I want, and still have a fully working phone, after hard spl ?
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you have to hard-spl first before Flashing any Rom. Please read those sticky carefully. I do not take any responsibility of what you're doing.
This is what I did (it works for me without any problem)
0- I backup everything I need with PPCPimbackup and outlook
1- I HARD-SPL my device
2- I CID unlock my device
3- Flash to NATF's v2.3 ROM, hard-reset my device
4- Flash new Radio (this step is optional... and to find the best one, you have to test one by one.)
5- Restore my backup
6- Re-install extra software that I need.
Like I mention earlier, these steps work for me, and there are big chance that it will work for you as well... but I do not take any responsibility. Before you Flash to any ROM, HARD-SPL your device. and after flashing your ROM, HARD-RESET it.
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you have to hard-spl first before Flashing any Rom. Please read those sticky carefully. I do not take any responsibility of what you're doing.
This is what I did (it works for me without any problem)
0- I backup everything I need with PPCPimbackup and outlook
1- I HARD-SPL my device
2- I CID unlock my device
3- Flash to NATF's v2.3 ROM, hard-reset my device
4- Flash new Radio (this step is optional... and to find the best one, you have to test one by one.)
5- Restore my backup
6- Re-install extra software that I need.
Like I mention earlier, these steps work for me, and there are big chance that it will work for you as well... but I do not take any responsibility. Before you Flash to any ROM, HARD-SPL your device. and after flashing your ROM, HARD-RESET it.
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Ok, what if the hard spl goes wrong, is there a way to unbrick the phone ?
And thanks for all the help !
r4ster said:
Ok, what if the hard spl goes wrong, is there a way to unbrick the phone ?
And thanks for all the help !
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Well, first I hope that it doesn't go wrong. And second, I'm pretty sure you can stand the temptation of flashing to a new ROM, so you'll probably going to do it very soon. But Third, So far I haven't seen any thread that someone can unbrick their Touch Pro after a bad flash (he/she didn't Hard-spl before flashing, that's why)... However, there is a way to do it with the Kaiser... so don't lose hope there.
Just READ everything carefully, you have a 99.5% successful rate if you do. I would say that the 0.5% is just your bad luck (example Computer stop working during the flash... but that's just pure bad luck and you can't blame anyone but God)

Screen stuck on red green blue and white

First of all please be gentle! I am a complete novice and this is my first post. I have a Touch Pro on a Vodafone contract. I downloaded the recent ROM software upgrade from the Vodafone web site and began the transfer to my phone having followed all the advice. However, the download got stuck at 12% and no matter how many times I start over again it will not go past that point. Worst still the phone is now locked on a red/green/blue/white screen with the message "Upgrade ROM code error Please try again". the error message on the Vodafone software download is No 302. I have tried Vodafone technical help but as I was due for a new phone anyway they have sent me a Touch Pro 2 but don't seem to want to help me resolving the problem with my "old" phone. It is only 5 months old (replacement insurance phone) and in good condition but useless if it can't be made to work.
Can anyone help with simple instructions on how to download a ROM that will work. If not does anyone want to make me an offer for the phone? Currently locked on Vodafone but I am sure you guys out there have the skill to resolve that one.
Many thanks,
Hollybeau
So, they aren't asking you to send it back, I take it? If that's the case, then the first thing I would try would be to flash with the stock rom, if you can find it (not the upgrade that quit on you). If that doesn't work, then just try to flash hard spl. If hard spl goes through ok, you're golden and can flash any raphael rom you want. If it doesn't, the phone is probably toast. You got a new one, so just use the old one as artwork.
Thanks Farmer Ted,
Unfortunately I do not know the orginal stock ROM. It is not on the Vodafone web site and the HTC site keeps telling me that all the likely candidates are "not suitable" ( I assume this is beacuse it is some sort of Vodafone variant). I am afraid that "flash hardspl" means nothing to me - I told you I was a novice! Can you direct me to what and where please.
What bugs me is that here is a phone worth £200? but for a problem caused by Vodafone's buggy software upgrade.
Hollybeau
Start Here.
Best way to find everything you want to know about flashing ROMs.
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Hard SPL is a bootloader that allows you to flash any rom you want (not just vodaphone). It also has over-write protection, so if you get into the situation you're currently in, the phone won't be bricked. If you can flash it (make sure you flash the gsm version in the raph rom forum), you are fine and dandy.
If you can't find the stock rom online, you may be able to flash the upgraded rom off of your sd card (I believe this will work with a stock rom and stock spl, but am not 100% sure). Re-name the .nbh image file to RAPHIMG.nbh. Format your sd card (1-2 gb works best) to FAT32, and put the image on the root of the card. Go into bootloader (well, you're already there, you may not need to) by holding volume down and soft resetting. Hold vol. down until the tri-color screen appears. At the prompt, press the power button, and let the flash run its course. Soft reset when it says that the update was a success. Let the phone boot up until it gets to the the alignment screen, the hard reset and boot it up.
If you don't have an .nbh file, and instead have a .exe file from vodaphone/htc, then you should be able to extract the contents with either winrar or 7-zip (google) to get at the .nbh image file. I've done this before, and it works fine.
Many thanks to all who have replied. I have fixed the problem. It turns out that it was the download to my PC that was at fault. I downloaded the Vodafone software to my lap top and ran it from there and it has recovered the phone. I now have a spare, and working, Touch Pro. I may try the HardSPL and other ROMS just to use the phone as a test bed. Alternatively, anyone out there want to make me an offer?
Hollybeau
Hollybeau said:
Alternatively, anyone out there want to make me an offer?
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Ask in market place and you will probably get some takers

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