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Flashing on a Mac ( OSX ) + other ?

I am sure several people are having this problem. I tried searching, and found some answers, but need some further clarification.
First off, I am on a 2008 Intel Macbook. I have Parallels Desktop installed, running Windows Professional SP2.
My issue is that when I run ActiveSync, my device is not detected. I have the USB to be run on Parallels, have all the drivers, to no avail.
I have Missing Sync for Windows Mobile running on OSX aswell. That is useful for installing CABs and .exe, but I haven't found a way to flash my device alternatively.
I did try the MicroSD flashing method, but when I format my device in FAT32, transfer the necessary .nbh file, and boot in Bootloader mode, the screen does not change from the white with blue "loading..." text. The MicroSD card is 4GB.
I am hoping you guys can help me figure out a way to flash a ROM to my device on the OSX platform.
Thanks in advance, and I hope you don't find me arrogant for starting a new thread on this topic.
TO ADD: I get the following error trying to run HARDSPL.:
The application failed to load required components. If the .NET Compact Framework is installed on a storage card, please ensure that this card is in place and launch the application again. If this fails, a re-installation of the .NET Compact Framework is recommended. Support info: -2147483643 (80000005)

RUU for Windows 7

After upgrading my pc to win 7, I have problem with flashing my device and most probably I think the problem is with non compatibility between RUU & win7 ,that's because windows give an error message and close RUU automaticaly.
the problem is with both XP_RUU and Vista_RUU .
Please help with this.

What error show?

I don't have the Windows 7 beta installed anymore, so I'm not even sure this is possible, but if you can, install and run ActiveSync in degraded mode (XP), and do the same for the RUU (run in degraded mode). That might work, or it might brick your phone. I'd say about 50% either way.

Grab a copy of vmware player. Install XP in the virtual machine. Try vmxbuilder.com for building the virtual machine. Install Active Sync 4.5 on the Vm and you are set to go. When you plug your wizard into the PC, if the VM is in the foreground the usb will be redirected to the VM instead of windows 7.
I have been using this method to flash my wizard and has never failed. Much safer than a 50/50 chance of bricking your fone

[Q] Comprehensive list of steps/video for rooting FrG83G Og Droid on a Mac

I've been searching on the internet for quite some time, attempting to find a comprehensive guide to rooting my OG Droid (build number FRG83G running 2.2.2)on my Macbook Pro (i know windows is easier). Does anybody know any way I can do this? Preferably something that includes everything I would need to download/install (with links to said things). Thank you everybody in advance.

Bump, this board moves fast

You would be better dual booting your mac with windows or using a VM such as parallels for example. I dual boot with win xp and can flash quite happily

Do you by any chance have a list of steps that I need to follow in order to do that? Im not very familiar with that process.

Mr_Pent said:
Do you by any chance have a list of steps that I need to follow in order to do that? Im not very familiar with that process.
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Assuming your using osx 10.6x (as i am) go into utilities and look for bootcamp assistant. You will need a copy of a windows os of your choice, licensed of course!
You will be given the choice to boot windows or os on boot, funnily enough windows xp runs better on a mac (and faster) then it does on a pc haha.
Follow the instructions given on bootcamp and enjoy (this will partition your hard drive so ensure its not full!)
For further reading, google bootcamp osx
Have fun.

I now have windows XP running on my mac via parallels. Do you have any further instructions for rooting my phone? Previously I had tried rooting my phone via SuperOneClick v 1.9.5 through mono on my macbook Pro, but it always ran stopped and said Psneuter exploit failed. I figured trying it again on windows could fix that problem, but I cant figure out how to transfer the file over.
Nevermind, I ended up using a usb flash drive, but the program has the same error still; so once again, do you have any instructions for me to follow detailing another way?

[Q] ubuntu not windaes

Morning chapps.
can any one offer a guid on basebanding in ubuntu.
i can get gb via your guides working ok bit no network i am assuming this is due to old 2..2.2 base?.
Problem is i ditched ms yonks ago and cant connect my o3d to the update tool via wine.....any ideas?

Do you have a spare PC you could install the Windows 8 Developer Edition on? It should work sufficiently to be able to do the update.
There is also official Windows 7 SP1 ISOs available to download, you can install it without a reg code and it will run for 30 days. Its likely a lot easier than trying to flash from Linux.

Alex Atkin UK said:
Do you have a spare PC you could install the Windows 8 Developer Edition on? It should work sufficiently to be able to do the update.
There is also official Windows 7 SP1 ISOs available to download, you can install it without a reg code and it will run for 30 days. Its likely a lot easier than trying to flash from Linux.
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Well i did try dual booting as have a win vista key and dvd but for some daft reason laptop will not boot from it and my ooooooold xp dvd is damaged. Im off from tuesday for crimbo ill dig out an old intel machine i have but its got over heat issues since i put the 8600 zalman oc card.
I was just hoping someone might have done it in ubuntu or some alternative on the phone.

[Q] Developer unlock Lumia 720 on Windows 7

Hello,
I have a question about unlocking Lumia 720 on Windows 7. I can't seem to get past Windows Phone Developer Registration part since my phone is not recognized.
I'm running Windows 7 (64-bit).
Below are the tricks that I've tried so far.
1) I followed the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2377254 but without much luck.
2) I tried installing Windows Phone 8.0 SDK Lite at http://windowsphonehub.in/tutorials/guide-install-windows-phone-8-0-sdk-lite-windows-732bit-64bit/
3) The standalone executable of the registration program couldn't find my phone (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2027902)
4) I have tried different versions of the following software http://windowsphonehub.in/tutorials...eloper-unlock-windows-phone-sideload-10-xaps/ but it shows some kind of error in chinese.
5) I can see my phone listed in the device manager without any errors (on this computer) and I can access the files using Windows Phone manager which I also installed (I tried zune too but it didn't work, obviously)
6) I've tried these steps on three different Windows 7 computers.
7) IpOverUsbSvc is running (I've tried restarting it)
8) I tried downloading the IpOverUsbSvc drivers from catalog.updates.microsoft.com
9) I've tried setting my system time to 1.9.2013 (september the 1st)
10) I have tried renaming my phone, with and without sim card and screen unlocked.
Sadly I don't have an access to Win 8 computer and I can't format the computers I have used.
If you any tricks up your sleeve I'd like to hear them.
Thank you.