SIM Unlocking : Serial Cable and failure using XDAUnlock - Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking

I have been reading the forums here to try to get a handle on how to unlock my SX56 in preparation for a visit to India. Device Info :
ROM Version : A.21.02 ENG
ROM date: 10/17/03
Radio Version : A.20.10
Protocol version : 324e4
Carrier : AT&T (the b******s)
I tried the XDAUnlock and got the "error getting unlock code". I see that all instructions without the serial cable thing involve basically installing a new ROM.
I had once before tried to upgrade my SX56, when AT&T came out with its WM2003 upgrade, and while the upgrade went ok (after a few tries), after that upgrade the performance of the phone part of my SX56 became so bad (would NEVER get a signal) that I had to send it back to them. That time, I was still under warranty and they restored it to original (PPC 2002) ROM. That, plus the fact that I hardly saw anything worth the jump in WM2003, means that I am EXTREMELY WARY of doing a ROM upgrade. I want the phone to work! I know most everybody on this forum has had it easy with ROM manipulations, but I would like to avoid it if at all possible.
My questions are (excuse the newbieness):
1) My understanding is that, when they work, XDAUnlock and XDAManipulator work basically as executables. You install them, you run them, they do their thing. The ROM and the radio stack stays the same, except for the unlocked part. Is that correct? If yes, this is definitely what I would like to try, in preference to installing the Special Edition ROM, even if you tell me I can go back to installing my original ROM.
2) XDAManipulator works over the serial cable. Does this mean a cable equivalent to the cable I use for syncing, (SX56 connectors on one side), except that on the other side it connects to serial port, rather than to a USB port? That would mean a cable customized for SX56, which I won't be able to buy in a Radio Shack. I don't have the time to buy and have them shipped, and they're darned expensive anyway. Will a generic USB-to-serial adapter applied to my USB cable work in this case? Given that XDAUnlock isn't working, and given (1), I would like to try XDAManipulator.
3) Reassure me on restoring old ROMs and Radio Stacks (in particular). How difficult is it?
Thanks in advance for all your help.
Sumit.

You can backup your existing rom from the bootloader to sd card. You can then install the special edition rom. Once unlocked, place the sd card in the phone, push reset while holding powerr, you will be asked would you like to procedd with programming rom, push centre of 4 way rocker anyour old rom will be restored. Manipulator runs from the pc desktop, I have no idea if it will work using a usb/serial adaptor. It also only works with certain radio stacks.

cruisin-thru said:
You can backup your existing rom from the bootloader to sd card. You can then install the special edition rom. Once unlocked, place the sd card in the phone, push reset while holding powerr, you will be asked would you like to procedd with programming rom, push centre of 4 way rocker anyour old rom will be restored.
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That means the PPC AND the Radio stack is restored, right?
cruisin-thru said:
Manipulator runs from the pc desktop, I have no idea if it will work using a usb/serial adaptor. It also only works with certain radio stacks.
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Anybody know if A.20.10 is one of them?

I would like to understand the Special Edition ROM better. Does it include the PPC OS as well as the Radio Stack? Or does it leave the Radio Stack untouched, except it allows access to it that was earlier locked away?
If former, aren't Radio Stacks supposed to be carrier specific?
Don't let the waywardness of my doubts keep you from answering my original question.

The special edition rom does not affect the radio stack except to unlock it, you need backup only rom.

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Which ROM and Radio stack to use?

I'm new to this board. I appreciate the wonderful tools and information available here.
I've reflashed the ROM in my XDA first to the XDA ROM, which I loved, but I need WM2003 now so I'm trying the Siemens WM2003 with the older Radio Stack.
I am on T-Mobile, What ROMS are other T-Mobile people using successfully, with Pocket PC 2002, with Windows Mobile 2003, What Radio Stack are you using?
Yeah i'm confused as well with so many options to choose, i'm in New Zealand not sure what GSM it used.
This Device is so complicated might go back to treo so simple, but not enough feature
Hi ...
1st, there is no connection between which ROM and which RSU to be combined together. Whatever RSU gives you a good signal use it. However, flashing the RSU is the most dangrous action you can do. You can find many stories here about people ended up by replacing the whole device for wrong or crashed RSU update. So be very careful during this process.
The 6.24.01 for t-mobile or A30 for AT&T are the best for PW10B type device (900/1900 MHz), and 3.25 for Qtek or 4.21 for O2 are the best for PW10A devices (900/1800 Mhz) ... the 4.21 has some issues tho.
You better check with someone in your area and operator on which RSU to use. For the ROM, you can cook your own ROM at http://lumpistefan.dyndns.org.
Saputz said:
This Device is so complicated might go back to treo so simple, but not enough feature
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It's not that complicated at all ... and the features become essentials very soon.
Be careful and good luck ...
Status Update
First of all; The newest T-mobile Radio Stack I could find was 6.24.00, I reflashed that and the phone works fine. I tried reflashing the PDA ROM, and boy did I waste a lot of time trying to do it via ActiveSynch. It appears that once I had WM2003 in the ROM, I couldn't reflash it to anything else. It went thru the motions, but never actuall changed anything. I changed modality and went to sending a boot image to my 128MD SD card from my PC, using the correct NK.NBF file for T-Mobile WM2003 4.00.21 ENG rom, and then used boot loader to reflash the PDA rom, that works every time!
Well, anyway, the job is complete and the PDA works just fine!!!!!
Thanks to you all for your help.

What happens after rom update?

OK, I'm thinking about putting in the new rom so that I can utilize the A2DP.
Before doing that, I was wondering if some of you can answer a few questions for me:
1). I know that after loading the new rom, it's like a hard reset where you loose all your data. Can I use backup software like SPB Backup to bring the programs and info that I have back to the Universal with the new rom?
2). Which would be considered the best rom update right now?
I have the Qtek 9000 with Boot 1.0, with it's original rom (1.13.64WWE with 1.03 Radio). I'm thinking of going with the Qtek 13077 176 rom for the A2DP features.
3). Is there anything else that I need to look into besides backing up data and software that I need to be worried about on the Universal?
This will be a first for me. I'm a rom-upgrade virgin. So please be gentle with me.
Thanks.
Love to know all that too.. that said I am running headlong into updating my T-mobile with the UNI_DT_WWE_13077_176_10900_Ship.zip version.
Already updated the bootloader to 1.1
So far things are good..
Charles
Opps.. that wasnt teh right country.. DE
Trying UNI_QTEK_13077_176_10900_WWE.exe
Country error on that one too.. So going with. SInce my MDA Pro was a UK phone.
UNI_ORUK_13090_174_10300_WWE_Ship.exe
The country error thing is actually checking for more than country, or really not country at all, it checks for provider. My TmobNL flashed the TmobUK without problems, but not any of the other providers' roms. You need to get the three appropriate nbf files from the rom update package (either by unpacking with winrar/winzip or by copying them out of the temp directory from under its nose, while it's telling you it won't work), put them into a directory with MaUpgradeUt_NoID.exe (from ftp://xda:[email protected]/BlueAngel/Tools/MaUpgradeUt_noID.zip ), and run that file. The picture won't be a universal, but one of the other HTC phones, but it should still work.
Disclaimer: It seems to work for me, but if you screw up your device, I ain't taking responsibility for it.
Yea.. thanks I figured that out after hitting the right search. I installed the QTEK version and all seems well.. Other than the fact I cant get Tmobile US to unlock the damn thing. Trying to go through T-mobile UK.. but have my doubts.
If I had known of the Unlocking probems I may not have gotten it yet and waited.. But its so damn cool, I am glad I do have it. Just got to figure out how to unlock it.
1). I know that after loading the new rom, it's like a hard reset where you loose all your data. Can I use backup software like SPB Backup to bring the programs and info that I have back to the Universal with the new rom?
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No, you cannot.
2). Which would be considered the best rom update right now?
I have the Qtek 9000 with Boot 1.0, with it's original rom (1.13.64WWE with 1.03 Radio). I'm thinking of going with the Qtek 13077 176 rom for the A2DP features.
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The new ROMs are the same, basically. I love the Qtek one since it's simple with less cabs in the ext_rom.
3). Is there anything else that I need to look into besides backing up data and software that I need to be worried about on the Universal?
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You might end up with your universal totally dead. Do it on your own risk.
Modem man asked
1). I know that after loading the new rom, it's like a hard reset where you loose all your data. Can I use backup software like SPB Backup to bring the programs and info that I have back to the Universal with the new rom?
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qtotter replied
No, you cannot.
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Sprite backup's latest version (5.1 just released) allows you to restore AFTER a ROM upgrade. Visit their web site for the information. I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow
Rick GM said:
qtotter replied
No, you cannot.
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Sprite backup's latest version (5.1 just released) allows you to restore AFTER a ROM upgrade. Visit their web site for the information. I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow
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Sounds cool! Looking forward to hearing your finding with the new version.
qt
Thanks for all the responses.
Here's my input:
1). Went ahead and installed the new ROM.
2). Worked great except for a few kinks (not sure if it's the ROM or me)
3). No...SPB Backup will not restore apps into new rom. Had to do everything from scratch. Don't have Sprite Backup. Do tell if you have.
4). Bought the Motorola HT820 and A2DP worked great (except for some scratchy noises when PDA is on belt and I'm standing upright - not unbearable).
5). Luckily I had everything backed up and finally got myself a instruction sheet on how to reinstall all my apps again.
6). Install of ROM went without a hitch...though I held my breath for close to half hour - praying - please don't brick! Be warned....it might.
7). Only thing needed to test is the idea of having 2 Bluetooth Headset devices connect to the Universal on the new ROM and see if they work. Why? One for caller ID and another one for stereo headset. No need to open clamshell to view who's calling (as soon as Jetset get their software to show names and voice dialing working properly).
FYI, the device I had was a QTEK and my install went smoothly. I cannot and will not be responsible for anybody "bricking" their Universal just because mine went smoothly.
Thanks again for everybody who chimed in.
Mel
modem man---where did you get the upgrade ??
where did you get the down load ? what ver#'s is it i have the qtek also
My Qtek is:
Qtek9000
Bootloader: 1.00
Upgraded from 1.13.64WWE with 1.03 Radio ROM to UNI_QTEK_13077_176_10900_WWE ROM.
New ROM has A2DP and AKU2.
For the ROM, follow the following instructions:
1). From the XDA-Developers Forum page, top left corner, select wiki.xda-develoeprs.com
2). Look for HTC Pocket Phones Title and select Universal
3). Scroll down until you see "Detailed Instruction On How To Upgrade with Bootloader method" and select it
4). There you'll see a link to the rom download link (in #1 instruction).
WARNING!
- Your Qtek 9000 may or may not work after the ROM install. You are doing this on your own risk.
- Your data will not be available anymore after the new ROM install (if it works). There are forum discussions that state that Sprite Backup will allow a backup restore even after a ROM update but I haven't tested it yet and will not vouch that it will.
- If you have a heart condition and you have to worry about money, I would advise you to reconsider updating your ROM. Your heart might not be able to handle the stress.
Please read the following forum sites to understand a little more about it:
A warning that needs to be read:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=48309
General instructions on the update - might be a little outdated but still good info:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
Upgrading a HTC Universal (different brands) with a different make ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=42992
A general instruction list for updating a ROM on a Universal:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=45874
A computer crash situation:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/viewtopic.php?t=49266
WARNING - I cannot stress enough on the fact that your Universal might be a brick if the install did not go well.
OK.
On the positive side....with A2DP, I love the fact that I can listen to streaming radio via Bluetooth Stereo Headsets.
And the Universal does run a little faster (IMO).

Japanese WM6.1 ROM Samurai-CLIMAX

xda-dev.Members!!
I came back.
It is returning commemoration.
WM6.1 CLIMAX_a
Its Japanese ROM!!
Details will be written here tomorrow.!!
It has already opened it to the public on the site in Japan on which I am
acting.
JApanese GOOD Windows Mobiler Forum
Mobile Gadget Web
We've been waiting! Good to see you back.
Downloading now. I needed something to do while my wife goes shopping, anyway!!
I can't configure an exchange server, it just blinks and doesn't go anywhere when I click on the set up server link. I'll have to wait for the next version...
To all who live in Japan and hope to use this to access MMS via the softbank network:
MMSLITE (both builds) do not work in this rom. So if you need MMS lite, best to stay with 6.0 for the time being until this problem is solved.
I'm loosing faith in this unlocking methodology in JAPAN...PLS HELP
I'm starting to think there is no solution I have unlocked and uploaded and reloaded and re-unlocked, etc but still the same problem...My phone can not access the cellular network. I did a manual search and my phone does not acknowledge the JP Softbank network. I have put different kinds of ROM's and OS upgrades, etc, but still no success. I'm starting to think that these great unlocked PDA's only work in Europe and North America and not in JAPAN.
I have seen several other threads with others having the same problem so I am going to try to ask this question in several different threads.
I have no errors and everything works fine in the process, just like everybody says it does, but still nothing for acquiring a signal. It just either shows an exclamation point or searching dots. I have compared the various carrier options on my phone to other Softbank phones and everything is the same networks except acknowledging the Softbank network.
I'm praying there is some smart person out there who can figure this out...PLEASE...PRETTY PLEASE...
forrestdbrown said:
I'm starting to think there is no solution I have unlocked and uploaded and reloaded and re-unlocked, etc but still the same problem...My phone can not access the cellular network. I did a manual search and my phone does not acknowledge the JP Softbank network. I have put different kinds of ROM's and OS upgrades, etc, but still no success. I'm starting to think that these great unlocked PDA's only work in Europe and North America and not in JAPAN.
I have seen several other threads with others having the same problem so I am going to try to ask this question in several different threads.
I have no errors and everything works fine in the process, just like everybody says it does, but still nothing for acquiring a signal. It just either shows an exclamation point or searching dots. I have compared the various carrier options on my phone to other Softbank phones and everything is the same networks except acknowledging the Softbank network.
I'm praying there is some smart person out there who can figure this out...PLEASE...PRETTY PLEASE...
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Sounds like a radio problem. Tried flashing to a different radio? See the Wiki for instructions. After upgrading to a new rom you should still be able to get a cell signal.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=349461
tried it and doesnt work...
I put several different radio upgrades and nothing...still can never acquire a signal...Please Help! What do I need to do in Japan.
forrestdbrown said:
I put several different radio upgrades and nothing...still can never acquire a signal...Please Help! What do I need to do in Japan.
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You are getting no signal at all? Can't make calls? I have flashed many roms and always have a signal after flashing. It unfortunately sounds like your phone has a serious problem. I would send it off to get repaired.
forrestdbrown said:
I put several different radio upgrades and nothing...still can never acquire a signal...Please Help! What do I need to do in Japan.
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I'm a compulsive flasher but I have never been unable to access the network straight after a ROM flash. What radio do you have now? Probably the only way you're going to check if it really is a hardware problem is to install the standard SB ROM (Make sure you disable the re-locking program in the EXT_ROM before you do that - just soft reset when it tries to run the self config after setup, THEN delete the file from the EXT_ROM itself to stop Softbank from screwing you if they hard reset it.) You'll need to install that ROM if you want to return it for repairs anyway.
Is your SIM sitting OK? That caused me problems once before.
don't flash back to softbank yet....
hamster0914 said:
I'm a compulsive flasher but I have never been unable to access the network straight after a ROM flash. What radio do you have now? Probably the only way you're going to check if it really is a hardware problem is to install the standard SB ROM (Make sure you disable the re-locking program in the EXT_ROM before you do that - just soft reset when it tries to run the self config after setup, THEN delete the file from the EXT_ROM itself to stop Softbank from screwing you if they hard reset it.) You'll need to install that ROM if you want to return it for repairs anyway.
Is your SIM sitting OK? That caused me problems once before.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but if he installs the SB ROM it will lock his phone for good right? I think it upgrades the radio to the locked 1.14.01.10 If he does downgrade to SB 5 by extracting only the rom from the setup file, then I can't see it making a difference. He should either get a signal or not get a signal, right? I guess though, if it is unlocked and he sends it in for repairs it is going to come back locked in any event.
Wow...many thanks for support BUT still ???
See, I can not get any support from Softbank because I do not have a Softbank phone. The only pda they offer is the X01T HTC with a japanese OS. I have one but it was run over by a car... I can still access the data inside via activesync. Is it possible to copy a particular file from inside that phone to this one.
I bought a Tmobile WIZA200 from the states. Even if I carried it to Softbank, they will not take it because it is in English (&@*#). I am starting to think it is a hardware issue and hope I dnt get burned on this ebay transaction, but have read some other threads that Japan is difficult (like always). Security Nazi's is an understatement.
I relatively understand these replies but don't really wanna get stuck with a "fried" phone through trial and error.
Do I need a SoftBank ROM?
If so, will I be able to unlock it through the methods in this site?
Will the ROM from an X01T work?
My old X01T, I had it unlocked and changed to English OS but all the unlocking was code based....I never had to input a code in this WIZA200 so I think the person unlocked it before me and I was just doing redundancy...???
Many thanks for your input.
Sent you a PM.
tora201 said:
Correct me if I am wrong, but if he installs the SB ROM it will lock his phone for good right? I think it upgrades the radio to the locked 1.14.01.10
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It's moot since he's not got a Softbank phone anyway, but the ROM itself doesn't lock the radio in, a program in the EXT_ROM writes the 1.14.01.10 radio, and then changes the bootloader (I think) so you can't change the radio. It doesn't lock a previously unlocked phone - I know because I have the black model and foolishly loaded the new ROM that locked the radio in, but my phone is still unlocked and supercid, which I'd done before flashing the SB ROM.
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Do I need a SoftBank ROM?
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I don't think so, but you have a Softbank SIM from the crushed phone, right? Was that damaged in any way?
btw, does this ROM works with MMSlite? or it uses SB original mail program?
Hmmm...It sounds like there are great minds working on this
I had a reply from another thread with the same question and they are having kind of the same problem...I have seen this is several threads. from Japan users with unauthorized hardware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=1942190#post1942190
My SIM works fine and currently using it in a junker phone.
hamster0914 said:
It's moot since he's not got a Softbank phone anyway, but the ROM itself doesn't lock the radio in, a program in the EXT_ROM writes the 1.14.01.10 radio, and then changes the bootloader (I think) so you can't change the radio. It doesn't lock a previously unlocked phone - I know because I have the black model and foolishly loaded the new ROM that locked the radio in, but my phone is still unlocked and supercid, which I'd done before flashing the SB ROM.
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Is it possible to manually go in and change the radio to 1.14.01.10 and is that the right ?freq? (I hope Im understanding this right). Also, do you know which files these are exactly within the phone and is it possible to go into my old one, copy the right files, change some wording and paste into my WIZA200? Where did you get the SB ROM, etc...?
hey, links are dead....
can I get a link to the Japanese Forum or to the rom.
many Thanks
Timmmy-Boy

Upgraded to the "wrong" WM6 version

I have an unlocked i-mate JASJAM phone (Hermes 100 model) that I decided to use instead of my regular T-Mobile phone (the Dash, another HTC phone).
It worked fine until we decided that it was time to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.0 (from 5.0)… did a quick search, found a downloadable Windows Mobile 6.0 image and went ahead and did it.. without any thought. As a result, we downloaded the Australian telecom Telstra’s WM6.0 image on my device.
The Telstra WM6 image lets me:
1. Turn ON the phone without problems.
2. Sync Outlook using Active Sync via a USB connection
3. Access the internet when using a WiFi connection.
BUT does not recognize the T-Mobile SIM card (the phone still shows as being unlocked).
I have tried flashing a "neutral" image using instructions from this site but it either says that the phone is not connected (it is via the USB) or tells me that it is not the right utility.
What can I do to get a new WM6 flashed on my Hermes 100 and how? T-Mobile will not help me as the Hermes is not their phone.
Thank you for your help!
Nitin
Why dont you try a different ROM. Where are you located at?
dropin said:
I have an unlocked i-mate JASJAM phone (Hermes 100 model) that I decided to use instead of my regular T-Mobile phone (the Dash, another HTC phone).
It worked fine until we decided that it was time to upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.0 (from 5.0)… did a quick search, found a downloadable Windows Mobile 6.0 image and went ahead and did it.. without any thought. As a result, we downloaded the Australian telecom Telstra’s WM6.0 image on my device.
The Telstra WM6 image lets me:
1. Turn ON the phone without problems.
2. Sync Outlook using Active Sync via a USB connection
3. Access the internet when using a WiFi connection.
BUT does not recognize the T-Mobile SIM card (the phone still shows as being unlocked).
I have tried flashing a "neutral" image using instructions from this site but it either says that the phone is not connected (it is via the USB) or tells me that it is not the right utility.
What can I do to get a new WM6 flashed on my Hermes 100 and how? T-Mobile will not help me as the Hermes is not their phone.
Thank you for your help!
Nitin
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Flash with any WWE ROM like Schap's WM6.0 v4.30, but be sure to upgrade your SPL to 2.10 Olipro and better to upgrade your radio version also.
before upgrading the radio make sure you find out which is "best" in your area.... Upgrading the radio is one of the riskiest thing you can do as it is MAJOR trouble if things go wrong generaly resulting in a brick(pda still works but no phone function)... also there has been some problems associated with radios suddenly not working. if your radio seems to be working fine then leave it alone as the wrong radio can result in BAD reception and fast battery drain. Make sure you do a search b4 upgrading this so you go in with eyes wide open. Cheers
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.......found a downloadable Windows Mobile 6.0 image and went ahead and did it.. without any thought.......
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I think you may have learnt a lesson here sir, these devices NEED you to think when you are upgrading them or you will end up one of the many people trying to unbrick their phone.
READ READ READ next time
Thank you all for your replies. Yes, I do feel absolutely stupid!
I am in the Seattle area of the US. Is it important?
have you tried putting the device in bootmode/-screen before connecting to your PC (through USB)?
Or maybe even flash from SD?
Yes, I have followed the process outlined in this forum many times but I either get the message that the device is not connected (as soon as it starts to flash, it is kicked out).
From what I have been able to gather, it is the radio that is blocking the SIM card and any flashing (unless it is from the Australian Telco Telstra whose image I managed to download... why they would allow that is another question!).
Thoughts?
Nitin

How to tell if my phone has been hard spl

I bought my tp2 last year before it dropped here in the US.
I bought it from a company that said HTC sent them the phone as a tester or something along those lines and it was in a special box and so on when i got it.
Now i asked the guy a while back about the phone and he replied with this
(Yes you won't be able to do that please do not lock up the handset, you will want to use that bootloader when the ROMs start coming. FYI there should be wm6.5 uploaded on the net. I cannot disclose where but if you search you should be able to find it. Depending how the rom is cooked you should be able to flash it w/o any issues. The device will take custom builds)
How do i get it to bootloader so i can see tell what is going on with my phone?
I have not even upgraded to 6.5 yet because I have been so over trying to get it to work and my ROM FLASHER moved from LA to TX.
So i am entertaining suggestions, I have a mac too so that is why i have not been able to flash it myself.
Just turn the device completely off, then press the power button while holding the volume down button. You should see some lines of text, with the second line being your SPL version. Post it here, if you would. By the sound of it, your device is probably superCID and security unlocked, meaning you can flash any official HTC ROM that is signed by HTC. It's extremely doubtful that the device would have HardSPL considering HardSPL is kind of the opposite of HTC, and they wouldn't generally use the products their hacking community has created.
If you don't have HardSPL, you can always put it on your Rhodium and flash ROMs as you would on any other Rhodium.
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Just turn the device completely off, then press the power button while holding the volume down button. You should see some lines of text, with the second line being your SPL version. Post it here, if you would. By the sound of it, your device is probably superCID and security unlocked, meaning you can flash any official HTC ROM that is signed by HTC. It's extremely doubtful that the device would have HardSPL considering HardSPL is kind of the opposite of HTC, and they wouldn't generally use the products their hacking community has created.
If you don't have HardSPL, you can always put it on your Rhodium and flash ROMs as you would on any other Rhodium.
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Yeah it says
RHOD100 32M SS-BC
SPL-0.79.0000
and says Security Unlocked at the top of the screen.
So how can i change the windows to 6.5 or update the ROM all together to something far better? I tried to get it from the HTC site but when i enter my serial number it says that i do not have the right phone but thats not accurate.
Remember I have an apple computer so unless i can do it via SyncMate (not likely) i need other options.
Thanks loads
If you have a Mac and for some reason or another cannot get access to a Windows computer, you cannot HardSPL. However, since your device is security unlocked and superCID, you can still flash any HTC signed ROM, regardless of carrier or branding. If you don't HardSPL, then I would recommend flashing the 6.5 update for the unlocked European Rhodium, found here. If you would rather flash an official Rhodium ROM from another country or operator, a full list of Rhodium shipped ROMs is available here.
However, keep in mind that since you don't have HardSPL, you cannot flash from the SD card. This means you must flash using the included EXE, which probably means you need access to a Windows computer anyway (maybe you can flash using the EXE on a Mac one way or another, but I don't know how).
I would personally recommend finding a Windows computer to use so you can HardSPL once, whether it be a public computer, a friend's computer, etc. Once you HardSPL, you can flash official and custom ROMs, reduce your chances of ever bricking your device because of a flash, and flash your device with other ROMs via your microSD card, so you never need access to a PC again. This may seem like more work now, but it will save you plenty of time in the long run, since you can flash your device as much as you want without needing a Windows computer.
DaveTheTytnIIGuy said:
If you have a Mac and for some reason or another cannot get access to a Windows computer, you cannot HardSPL. However, since your device is security unlocked and superCID, you can still flash any HTC signed ROM, regardless of carrier or branding. If you don't HardSPL, then I would recommend flashing the 6.5 update for the unlocked European Rhodium, found here. If you would rather flash an official Rhodium ROM from another country or operator, a full list of Rhodium shipped ROMs is available here.
However, keep in mind that since you don't have HardSPL, you cannot flash from the SD card. This means you must flash using the included EXE, which probably means you need access to a Windows computer anyway (maybe you can flash using the EXE on a Mac one way or another, but I don't know how).
I would personally recommend finding a Windows computer to use so you can HardSPL once, whether it be a public computer, a friend's computer, etc. Once you HardSPL, you can flash official and custom ROMs, reduce your chances of ever bricking your device because of a flash, and flash your device with other ROMs via your microSD card, so you never need access to a PC again. This may seem like more work now, but it will save you plenty of time in the long run, since you can flash your device as much as you want without needing a Windows computer.
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Ok i guess I have to go to Best Buy and get an open box computer or something.
Is there some place on here that will show a fast step by step on how to flash.
I go to the ROM section and its flooded with stuff saying do this dont do that. I would like to be able to the library, go to this site, plug in press a button that says make my phone the **** again, then sign off and come home.
Suggestions ?
Thanks
This is probably what you're looking for. It's a step by step tutorial for flashing HardSPL and custom ROMs, written for beginners.

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