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What are the risks of unlocking my TP2?

Hello Im completely new to modding/ hacking smartphones and was wondering what the risks are for unlocking my verizon TP2 when the unlocker is released? I like to hack all of my gadgets and gizmos to my liking like my ipod touch for instance but with my ipod if anything goes wrong I cant just put it back in DFU and restore it back to the normal firmware and I was wondering if it is the same sort of deal with the my touch pro 2. Also any advice would help at least to lower any risk that there might be.

NO risk if done Right!
There is always risk, but if you do it right you will be able to fully use all the great features of the TP2, It's the most sophisticated and nice PPC on the US market right now.
Don't worry, it's the same type of deal, you will be able to relock you TP2 and re-install the out of the factory ROM that it's is f loathing around.

Thanks for the reply Im glad to hear that and Dont worry Ill make sure to read the instructions very carefully so ill do it right.

Cmk618 said:
like my ipod touch for instance but with my ipod if anything goes wrong I cant just put it back in DFU and restore it back to the normal firmware
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But just so you understand . . . if you flash a new ROM, you can't just hard reset and have it go back to the factory default. When you hard reset after flashing a new ROM, you'll get a fresh install FROM THE FLASHED ROM, not from your carrier's original.
If for some reason you have to return the phone, you'll have to re-flash your carrier's default ROM.

biggest risk...you will become addicted to flashing like the rest of us lol

SecretAgentMan said:
But just so you understand . . . if you flash a new ROM, you can't just hard reset and have it go back to the factory default. When you hard reset after flashing a new ROM, you'll get a fresh install FROM THE FLASHED ROM, not from your carrier's original.
If for some reason you have to return the phone, you'll have to re-flash your carrier's default ROM.
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Thxs for the tip. I really did not know that and Ill make sure to keep a copy of the original rom just in case if only i knew where to download it.

Cmk618 said:
Thxs for the tip. I really did not know that and Ill make sure to keep a copy of the original rom just in case if only i knew where to download it.
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go here for stock rom downloads man always good to have on hand just in case

I am also a cooked ROM virgin. I'm sure this is somewhere out there, but does anyone know where to find detailed instructions on flashing for noobs? Or when the unlocker is ready I assume it's released with the ROM's and with instructions?

ron-tx said:
I am also a cooked ROM virgin. I'm sure this is somewhere out there, but does anyone know where to find detailed instructions on flashing for noobs? Or when the unlocker is ready I assume it's released with the ROM's and with instructions?
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based on the past, when the unlocker is released it should come with instructions possible even a video tutorial for ya

You risk total awesomeness!
But seriously, just like everyone else said, just make sure to do the research, there's already been a few people in this part of XDA that have tried to flash their CDMA phones with GSM ROMs . Also, just like the rest said, READ THE DIRECTIONS, and make sure to read instructions of the ENTIRE process before you even start, that way you're not surprised with anything at the wrong time.

I have the CDMA Touch Pro 2 (sprint) and am trying to find a re-locker. I am waiting to flash, until I have everything in place to go back should I need to for warranty reasons...
Anyone can point me in the right direction to find the re-locker?

http://rhodiumw.htc-unlocks.com/hard-spl.php

Mardibob said:
http://rhodiumw.htc-unlocks.com/hard-spl.php
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Thanks.... Guess I never saw it buried in there

Unlock WP7 after installing Mango?

I have an unlocked HTC HD7, but don't have a developer account.
I have only just read that installing Mango re-locks your phone.
How would I unlock my phone after installing Mango?
I'm half way through installing Mango lol...
I have registry editor and touchXperience (dunno if they will work on Mango)
I also done the thing to stop the phone being re-locked (the HTC only thing where you install HTC Connection Setup and put the CustClear.provxml on your phone)

VegaNovus said:
I have an unlocked HTC HD7, but don't have a developer account.
I have only just read that installing Mango re-locks your phone.
How would I unlock my phone after installing Mango?
I'm half way through installing Mango lol...
I have registry editor and touchXperience (dunno if they will work on Mango)
I also done the thing to stop the phone being re-locked (the HTC only thing where you install HTC Connection Setup and put the CustClear.provxml on your phone)
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Try a search or try reading a couple threads, all of this has been answered already numerous times.
Mango re-locks your phone, and any homebrew apps you have installed will not work once you update to Mango. There is no way to Chevron unlock your phone at all yet. You need a developer account to unlock, and even then, because of new app restrictions Mango introduces, certain homebrew apps (particularly ones that mess the the system itself) will no longer work.

I did read other threads but couldn't make out a straight answer :/
Damn, so you think we're gonna have to wait for Chevron Labs or will someone here crack it?

VegaNovus said:
I did read other threads but couldn't make out a straight answer :/
Damn, so you think we're gonna have to wait for Chevron Labs or will someone here crack it?
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The Chevron people will not crack it because they are not working directly with Microsoft to offer a cheap solution for non-developers to unlock their phones. Those plans have yet to be announced yet, but its coming soon.
I'm assuming eventually, someone other than the Chevron people will figure it out. They always do.

I have an idea Im going to try out tonight. Dont know if the mango update is gonna delete/move/overwrite the file but if the file is still there from unlocked nodo to mango then it should unlock the phone again after the mango update allowing you to install advanced config and preventing relock and allow max unsigned apps.
Tried to do it this morning but me being stupid forgot to prevent relock when updating nodo. So I ended up just updating all the way to mango and will reflash a pre-nodo rom and try it all again when I get a couple of hours to myself tonight.
As long as the file doesnt get touched, which it might not since all my other stuff was still there after mango though I couldnt use it, I cant see it not working. Though Im not a super techie.

How about the Trick with the HTC Connection Setup? We just need to put the Provxml in the Windows folder before updating and after the successfully Update start the HTC Connection Setup to rewrite the Registry Information!?

dergutehirte said:
How about the Trick with the HTC Connection Setup? We just need to put the Provxml in the Windows folder before updating and after the successfully Update start the HTC Connection Setup to rewrite the Registry Information!?
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that's exactly what I'm gonna try.

Connection setup wont boot in Mango.

VegaNovus said:
Connection setup wont boot in Mango.
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Just downloaded from market and works fine. Wasn't under HTC apps though. Had to search for it.
Did you sideload it on before mango? Cuz I planned on installing it from the market when on unlocked nodo.
And I'm gonna give it a go now. I'll report back.

It Worked.... I repeat IT WORKED.
Gonna start a new thread with my custclear.provxml. Ill link to it in a few minutes.
Heres the thread with my custclear.provxml file and a short rundown.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15275506#post15275506

[Q] Windows Phone Mango Upgrade Fail

Ok my problem is I used the tool to upgrade my Windows Phone to mango beta 2 (build 7712) from NoDo. I then got a new computer. No longer having the old NoDo backup I cannot revert, but then Microsoft said you would not have to go back to NoDo. So I have tried multiple times, but everytime I try to upgrade to the RTM 7720. It fails at the end and gives me an error code 80180048 and then my phone is fine, but is still on 7712. I have also hard reset it and that didn't fix it either. Can anybody help with this?

I cannot help you.
I cannot help you, you are very smart, but I cannot help you. I am terrible sorry. I would help you if I could.

themanofwisdom said:
I cannot help you, you are very smart, but I cannot help you. I am terrible sorry. I would help you if I could.
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I am kinda looking for a somewhat better answer than that, but thank you anyway.

Look on the dedicated forum, or the wiki, for your phone. You'll find the various release ROMs. You can flash one of those ROMs to your phone to either put it back on NoDo or upgrade it to Mango directly. This will erase all content on your phone, but since you already tried a hard reset I'm guessing you won't mind.

How do you flash new rom to the Arrive

I've flashed my palm pre with ease. I've also done the same to my Samsung Transform. There have always been guides on how to do so. I'm having trouble finding any guide on how to flash a custom rom to my Arrive. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

first: you are going to need to install HSPL. when you reboot with holding down the "volume - " button, what shows up as the SPL? 1.x? good, install the HSPL, anything higher? you'll have to downgrade.
Once you install the HSPL, it is as simple are running the RUU updater from ansar or the DFT rom
here is the HSPL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647
and here is the SPL downgrader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22574586&postcount=970

Thanks, for the help..
Those roms are horrible to download. Terribly slow and often lose the connection. I finally got both of them after several hours of retrying. Trying the anasr rom first

cdowers said:
Thanks, for the help..
Those roms are horrible to download. Terribly slow and often lose the connection. I finally got both of them after several hours of retrying. Trying the anasr rom first
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in my opinion the DFT rom is a bit better. Ansar's would not allow updating the PRL, and would also throw an error on reboot. DFT is running smoothly on mine for the past week.

jeffc313 said:
in my opinion the DFT rom is a bit better. Ansar's would not allow updating the PRL, and would also throw an error on reboot. DFT is running smoothly on mine for the past week.
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what version is yours?
4?

blanket said:
what version is yours?
4?
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I'm running the "DFT Freedom Gold_C V1 for Sprint"

if I am reading things right I need to run the rom upgrade utility to downgrade my spl to version 1.xx from the current 4.xx but I can't get the ruu to work, I keep getting error 260 connection. Any idea what I am doing wrong? The readme file says to reset the device and or the computer, which I've tried but still get the error.
Also, if I restore my phone to nodo will that accomplish the same thing (downgrade to spl 1.xx)?

turdsamich said:
if I am reading things right I need to run the rom upgrade utility to downgrade my spl to version 1.xx from the current 4.xx but I can't get the ruu to work, I keep getting error 260 connection. Any idea what I am doing wrong? The readme file says to reset the device and or the computer, which I've tried but still get the error.
Also, if I restore my phone to nodo will that accomplish the same thing (downgrade to spl 1.xx)?
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you should only have to run the utility to downgrade the SPL. When you boot up the phone into the bootloader by holding down "Volume -" on boot, do you get the "Serial" at the bottom?
When you plug into your PC, does it change to "Usb" for that same line?

It does say serial at the bottom but it doesnt change when I connect it to the pc, if it is already connected to my pc when I boot into bootloader mode it does say usb though.
edit: I figured it out, apparently the driver didnt install

so, I've successfully flashed my arrive to the dft freedom rom and I love it (especially enabled internet sharing) but now I have a noobish question. Is the rom updateable? (through Zune or otherwise) or will I have to flash again and reload all my apps and contacts in order to apply an update?

This is why I've been holding off flashing. I haven't NEEDED the ICS yet and I was worried whether or not it would take updates. So I was going to wait until an update started pushing and see what everyone else experienced.......

turdsamich said:
so, I've successfully flashed my arrive to the dft freedom rom and I love it (especially enabled internet sharing) but now I have a noobish question. Is the rom updateable? (through Zune or otherwise) or will I have to flash again and reload all my apps and contacts in order to apply an update?
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Honestly, I'm not sure. But the chances of sprint pushing out any more updates is pretty low. 7720 is a very old build, you'd think that they would have done an update since then.

I currently have the stock Rom on the HTC Arrive on Sprint. For those of you that have done it, is it worth putting in a custom ROM?

I just finished flashing dft gold_c v1 rom on my arrive that I got today. I'm liking it a lot so far and it seems faster than stock rom. I like the additional apps and being fully unlocked for loading whatever I want. I'm brand new to the arrive but the flash went smoothly.

houdini13 said:
I just finished flashing dft gold_c v1 rom on my arrive that I got today. I'm liking it a lot so far and it seems faster than stock rom. I like the additional apps and being fully unlocked for loading whatever I want. I'm brand new to the arrive but the flash went smoothly.
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Awesome! I want to be able to backup all of my SMS messages before I do it though. Is that possible without the custom ROM?

Was unable to save my SMS without a custom ROM so I did it anyway. so far everything is working great. I'm using DFT Freedom Gold_C V1.
Anyone know the differences between the DFT Freedom Gold and Ansar's ROM ?

I haven't tried Ansar's rom yet since there were issues with the prl and network update functions. Now that he has a new tango version out that fixes it, I may try it soon. It will be hard to leave the dft rom because it works perfectly for me and I have it all set up the way I want it. The few added features of tango may make me switch though...like video mms.

HTC Arrive Hacking Guide

Here's a basic guide for getting a custom ROM on your HTC Arrive. I cannot stress enough that you need to do your research and know the risks before going through the following steps. At best, they'll void your warranty (but gain you cool features, like tethering). At worst, they'll brick your phone. I am NOT a developer, and I take no responsibility if you brick your phone. I'm just a guy that pulled the steps together.
First, make sure Zune is not running on your computer, and get this file to downgrade your SPL to the needed level. To do that, turn the phone off, hold the volume down button, hit power while still holding volume down, then let go of power. When you see the 3 color screen, plug the phone into the computer and run the tool.
Then, get this file. READ THIS POST! You will also need to install the Windows Mobile Device Center software (32-Bit)/(64-Bit) from Microsoft. Following the above steps on your phone, first run the Loader file to install RSPL. Then run the Installer file (again, with the above steps) to install HSPL.
After you do all that, the phone will boot normally and act normal, like you didn't do anything to it. Fear not, it's ready to load any ROM that is listed as a GOLD_C ROM. DO NOT INSTALL ANY ROM THAT DOES NOT SAY GOLD_C OR ARRIVE.
To install the your ROM of choice, follow the steps on the phone and run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file supplied by the ROM.
NOTE: There is no way to back up your apps or data on the phone when you install a new ROM. Make sure your contacts and stuff are backed up to Windows Live/Google/Yahoo before you do all of this. Make a note of your installed apps, and be ready to lose all your save games.
Again, I am not a developer, and I take no responsibility if something screws up and bricks your phone. I can't stress enough that you CAN brick your phone if you do not carefully follow instructions. Do your research and know what you're getting into.

Well can you explain or PM me what do do?Ima n00b at this

iEatRappers said:
Well can you explain or PM me what do do?Ima n00b at this
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Here's a basic guide. I cannot stress enough that you need to do your research and know the risks before going through the following steps. At best, they'll void your warranty. At worst, they'll brick your phone. I am NOT a developer, and I take no responsibility if you brick your phone. I'm just a guy that pulled the steps together.
First, make sure Zune is not running on your computer, and get this file to downgrade your SPL to the needed level. To do that, turn the phone off, hold the volume down button, hit power while still holding volume down, then let go of power. When you see the 3 color screen, plug the phone into the computer and run the tool.
Then, get this file. READ THIS POST! You will also need to install the Windows Mobile Device Center software (32-Bit)/(64-Bit) from Microsoft. Following the above steps on your phone, first run the Loader file to install RSPL. Then run the Installer file (again, with the above steps) to install HSPL.
After you do all that, the phone will boot normally and act normal, like you didn't do anything to it. Fear not, it's ready to load any ROM that is listed as a GOLD_C ROM. DO NOT INSTALL ANY ROM THAT DOES NOT SAY GOLD_C OR ARRIVE.
To install the your ROM of choice, follow the steps on the phone and run the ROMUpdateUtility.exe file supplied by the ROM.
NOTE: There is no way to back up your apps or data on the phone when you install a new ROM. Make sure your contacts and stuff are backed up to Windows Live/Google/Yahoo before you do all of this. Make a note of your installed apps, and be ready to lose all your save games.
Again, I am not a developer, and I take no responsibility if something screws up and bricks your phone. I can't stress enough that you CAN brick your phone if you do not carefully follow instructions. Do your research and know what you're getting into.

It would be very important to mention the gold card method as a way of downgrading the SPL on half bricked devices. Also, pictures would be helpful. I can contribute to this guide if you would like. It would be nice to put this on the wiki so that everyone can contribute to it

Sure, if anyone wants to add their superior knowledge (I just posted what worked for me), I'm all for adding it, or turning the reigns over to someone more qualified.
As my phone was already unlocked, I might have been able to skip over any steps that I might have omitted. If I did omit anything, it's because I simply didn't know they existed, such as the Gold Card method you mentioned. Again, it's just what worked for me.
If there's a wiki, my steps are more than welcome to be added to it by anyone who wants to do so. I just made this post because I had a hard time finding Arrive-specific steps.
As to pictures, I'm not sure what you're looking for there. Photos of the steps I took, screencaps (is that possible?), or what?
And if the guide seems vague or confusing, it can be pulled down, as well. I don't want to brick anyone's phone by my lack of technical knowledge.

dosn´t work, i Can´t flash any Rom.
HTC 7 Pro
SPL 5.11

Your SPL is too high. Did you successfully follows the first steps?
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Jens-J. said:
dosn´t work, i Can´t flash any Rom.
HTC 7 Pro
SPL 5.11
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you have a 7 Pro (HTC Gold), not an Arrive (HTC Gold_C)?
THIS IS NOT THE SAME THING. THE GOLD_C IS THE CDMA VERSION, THE GOLD IS THE GSM VERSION.
Do NOT try to flash CDMA roms or bootloaders to the GSM phones.

Is there anyway to backup my stuff?Like txt messages,games save data etc...

iEatRappers said:
Is there anyway to backup my stuff?Like txt messages,games save data etc...
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You can use this tool to backup
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379571
but I dont think you will be able to import the backup information to the new rom.

Thanks for the answers, is there any way to do this with my
German HTC 7 Pro ( HTC Gold ) without the Goldkard metod ???

Any word if this works for US Cellular CDMA devices? I assume some parts are Sprint specific which would break text messaging or data on Us Cellular.
Brand new to the WP7 game, still trying to comb through the info to figure it all out. From what I can tell you need to be developer unlocked and interop unlocked to do fun stuff, but there is no way to dev unlock with out paying $99 now that chevron labs is down. Is that correct? So anyone new to the game is kinda screwed at the moment when it comes to home brew or other awesome hacks like the lockscreen widgets?

Skitzi said:
Any word if this works for US Cellular CDMA devices? I assume some parts are Sprint specific which would break text messaging or data on Us Cellular.
Brand new to the WP7 game, still trying to comb through the info to figure it all out. From what I can tell you need to be developer unlocked and interop unlocked to do fun stuff, but there is no way to dev unlock with out paying $99 now that chevron labs is down. Is that correct? So anyone new to the game is kinda screwed at the moment when it comes to home brew or other awesome hacks like the lockscreen widgets?
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dev unlock if you are a student is free.
https://www.dreamspark.com/Product/Product.aspx?productid=26

Skitzi said:
Any word if this works for US Cellular CDMA devices? I assume some parts are Sprint specific which would break text messaging or data on Us Cellular.
Brand new to the WP7 game, still trying to comb through the info to figure it all out. From what I can tell you need to be developer unlocked and interop unlocked to do fun stuff, but there is no way to dev unlock with out paying $99 now that chevron labs is down. Is that correct? So anyone new to the game is kinda screwed at the moment when it comes to home brew or other awesome hacks like the lockscreen widgets?
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The instructions on the first post allow you to unlock the bootloader, which lets you load a custom rom. Most custom roms come fully unlocked (dev, interop, AND allowing native code). Once you have a custom rom you're all set. As far as unlocking the bootloader, it should work for you. It's not carrier specific, only model specific. Read all the info at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647 and pay special attention to the part about Model ID's.

Jens-J. said:
Thanks for the answers, is there any way to do this with my
German HTC 7 Pro ( HTC Gold ) without the Goldkard metod ???
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As far as I know, the only method of downgrading from SPL over 4 is with the goldcard method. it is quite easy to do, and only requires building a cheap cable and having a cheap SDcard reader

AWESOME!!!
Awww man, this is awesome!!! THANK YOU... I have not been following development for a while and is refreshing to know that there are people out there putting guides together to help.
THANKS and obvious THANKS to ALL DEVS!!!

How can I determine which HSPL I have? Want to figure this out before I start. I added pictures of the current setup.

jonny4 said:
How can I determine which HSPL I have? Want to figure this out before I start. I added pictures of the current setup.
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You have SPL 1.25, no HSPL.

Again sorry but I am new to this. I have unlocked via this method. Am I correct that this is an interop unlock?
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jonny4 said:
Again sorry but I am new to this. I have unlocked via this method. Am I correct that this is an interop unlock?
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totally depends on the ROM that you've installed.