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Hey,
I've got an originally unlocked/unbranded O2 XDA II. For reasons I wont bother going into, it now has a beta T Mobile MDA II ROM on it. I want to fix it and put the most stable and reliable O2 XDA II ROM on it (which hopefully would make the warranty valid again!). And I need to figure out:
1. What ROM should I put on it? It would be best if it was an official or supported ROM.
2. What software do I use to load the ROM?

You can find the latest O2 ROMS here and I suggest you follow the procedure I describe here.

Wow! Thats information you posted yourself. Thanks so much, I'll try it out soon.

Hi dcs,
I've tried your procedure to modify and update with a O2 ROM 1.72.187.
After preparing all the files and running HimaUpgradeUt.exe I get the first screen and then the message CE image file checksum error.
Can you help telling me where I went wrong?
Thanks a lot.

durius said:
Hi dcs,
I've tried your procedure to modify and update with a O2 ROM 1.72.187.
After preparing all the files and running HimaUpgradeUt.exe I get the first screen and then the message CE image file checksum error.
Can you help telling me where I went wrong?
Thanks a lot.
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A couple of things. Did any errors occur during the modification part? and Did you remember to perform the updating of the crc in the nba files in step 11?

I repeated the whole process again and I'm now upgrading....
Hope it works....keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks for your help

Good Please let us know. Did you do anything different or just re-run the upgrade program?

Problems w/HardSPL

I'm trying to use HardSPL to upgrade my SPL on my AT&T 8525 from this link
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27
and running into problems.
When the bootloader is trying to upgrade my SPL, it seems to to disconnect my phone from my computer in the process of upgrading. I've tried it over 10 times and the same result everytime. I've also done a master reset on my phone just ot make sure it's nothing that I may have changed in the settings.
Does anyone know what the hell is going on? I really want to upgrade my phone to WM6 and running into a problem already by just following the instructions given.

Xyberz said:
I'm trying to use HardSPL to upgrade my SPL on my AT&T 8525 from this link
http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=30&Itemid=27
and running into problems.
When the bootloader is trying to upgrade my SPL, it seems to to disconnect my phone from my computer in the process of upgrading. I've tried it over 10 times and the same result everytime. I've also done a master reset on my phone just ot make sure it's nothing that I may have changed in the settings.
Does anyone know what the hell is going on? I really want to upgrade my phone to WM6 and running into a problem already by just following the instructions given.
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Not easy to help you if you do not give more details... Are you running XP or Vista? Is it the first time you try to flash a rom (did it work already?)? Which version of Activesync are you using? Is your USB cable directly connected to a port of your PC or through a "long chain" of hubs?...

Nevermind, I finally got it. It doesn't state inside the instructions but here is some info to anyone new who has the same problem as I did.
Make sure to check your phone when the program will be searching your phone for info. You will need to give the program a "Yes" or "No" option on your phone. So watch out for that as it will save you a lot of heartache of the whole upgrading process.

Xyberz said:
I'm trying to use HardSPL to upgrade my SPL on my AT&T 8525 from this link
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Post in the right section!
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upgrading the ROM - a noob guide

Hi all
please dont flame the n00b. I have recently acquired my first smartphone the diamond and am very pleased with it. I have read through the threads and have developed my understanding of the considerations to make in flashing the ROM on my phone
I have an early version of the ROM as I received one of the first stock into the UK, which turned out to be grey imports from hong kong :S . I would like to realise some of the speed / battery / bugfix benefits of the newest ROM
however many of these threads are quite long , so i was wondering if someone could do me a favour by succintcly summarising the steps i would need :
my phone is runnning :
1.34.831.1 WWE - the unit is from hong kong i beleive, i have registered on HTC HK e-club
I would like to upgrage this is the latest signed UK ROM ?
If this is not possible can advice be given on going to the latest HK WWE ?
I understand this will involve changing the HARD SPL ?
Additionally can any method provided be confirmed as a reversible process should i need to invoke the warranty ?
thanks in advance for your help.

please let me know if you need any further information form me in order to help.
thanks

1: install hardspl (unsigned)
2: search the threads for the newer HK stock roms, they've been posted by tudispin I think.
3: flash
4: should need arise, you can revert to stock spl, search the threads for spls by htchackers.

you should be able to flash back for warranty purposes.. safest thing is still to dump your current ROM (search the forums and wiki for how-to), but i think you'll be alright. You can check out my site for step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade your ROM

thanks so far
just for help so far
your guide looks great racerx_
so i should be able to do the following tonight
1: install hardspl (unsigned)
2: search the threads for the newer UK? stock roms,
3: flash
4: and should the need arise, you can revert to stock spl, search the threads for spls by htchackers.
once the hardspl is loaded am i correct in thinking any ROM can be loaded ?

oh but
dump my current ROM before proceeding .. just in case

porkmince said:
just for help so far
your guide looks great racerx_
so i should be able to do the following tonight
1: install hardspl (unsigned)
2: search the threads for the newer UK? stock roms,
3: flash
4: and should the need arise, you can revert to stock spl, search the threads for spls by htchackers.
once the hardspl is loaded am i correct in thinking any ROM can be loaded ?
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yeah you should technically be able to load any ROM... if signed Hard-SPL, then only any signed ROM of course

hit a slight problem
So i am tryiong to HARD SPL. have gone through all the instructions but :
when installint the HARD SPL . the phone screen switches off the progress bar on PC sits at )% for about 20 sec it then accelerates to 100% very quickly within around 2 mins. It say that is is installed correctly
however the phone restarts and i can still see the d: as 1.34.00.00
so the loinex 1.3 has not installed
the windows is hard reset as i then have to go through the screen calibration
any help appreciated

HardSPL is not the ROM, just software to enable the update
once you installed HardSPL you should now be able to install a ROM

hi
yes sorry for the confusion in my past previous description. It is the HARD SPL software update which says that it is installed but isnt
i have not attempted to load another ROM until this is done first
any further advice ?

in essence when installing the olinex 1.30 i get no errors
bit it doesnt install and all i get is a hard reset ?

If it goes through OK, it has installed You don't see anything different in the splash screen- that just lists the basics
To confirm, go into Bootloader mode by holding down the Volume Down Key and at the same time pressing the red reset button at the mouth of the stylus silo. It can take a few goes, but will show a rainbow screen listing the SPL etc, which ought to say 1.30 Olinex, confirming the correct SPL flash.
Once confirmed press the reset button to restart.

ok thanks for step by step advice there
the HARD SPL is loaded version 1.30 I will try a new ROM now
i am trying the :
RUU_Diamond_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.37.707.1_Radio_Signed_Diamond_52.26a.25.09_1.00.25.03_Ship
which is signed so should work

mmm even though the phone is synced up I get error
"262" when i try to install new ROM
it basically stalls on 0% for about 4 to 5 mins before it aborts with this error message.
i have searched the forums but cannot see a succinct plausible answer

hmm.. i thought that error was usually encountered with unsigned ROMs...
1) are you flashing with xp or vista
2) are you connected through a USB hub?
3) what EXACTLY are your steps for flashing this ROM

hi there
yeas flashing through vista 64 bit
and not using USB hub but direct connection
I downloaded the signed 1.37.401.3 Europe ROM linked from this forum and this installed fine
the improvement over the old ROM is immense. so far i am delighted by the results.
I am still perplexed as to why the asian ROM did not install still :S
only difference so far is that this EUROP ROM does not have the remote desktop app
thanks for all your help. I am going to test this ROM over the coming week, but unless there is a compelling reason to another ROM i will stick with this

Why HARDSPL when flashing HTC rom?
When using the newer 1.37 roms, you download the installer from e-club, make activesync conn en go for it?

A noob's point of view
I got my Diamond about two weeks ago, and since I'm new to PDAs and WM, I've done a lot of reading on the forums, wiki etc. At first things were quite murky for me and I know what my fellow noob here is feeling. So I thought I should share my experience (or lack there of) for the use of other noobs.
What I Know
HardSPL is needed in order to flash a cooked (non original HTC) ROM. As I understand, it is the equivalent of BIOS for PCs, mixed with a bootloader flavor. You need to first change this section of software first in order for the cooked roms to be accepted.
HardSPL comes in two flavours:
- the developer edition with which you can flash any type of roms (signed, unsigned, original) link: HardSPL dev ed
- the signed edition with which you can flash signed roms (original HTC, and cooked signed). The signed ROM versions give an added sense of reliability since they are tested. link: HardSPL signed the topic name was confusing for me at first
A list of signed ROMs: here
There are more than one "cooks" out there working in teams or otherwise. And more than one ROM you can flash. I did a lot of reading before I chose the one to use, I find user feedback the best measuring tool for quality .
Now for the flashing part
After you downloaded the HardSPL and the chosen ROM, you need to install ActiveSync. This is found on the CDs that come with the device, or downloadable fromo the M$ ****e aaaa site ActiveSync is a tool used for transferring contacts, e-mails and other outlook stuff if you use it, files, AND is needed for the flashing process. When installing, if you do not use outlook and do not like "syncronisation folders" on your desktop uncheck every "folder" option, you will be better off.
This site was very useful to me since it gave a detailed description flashing with visual documentation which (a bit uncomfortable to admit) was very helpful for me.
The HardSPL flash takes little time to complete and unless going into bootloader mode (vol down + soft reset) is completely transparent to the user.
The ROM flash takes longer 10 mins - they go by pretty slowly .
For safety reasons, I also downloaded an original HTC ROM just in case.
Because the flashing process once started SHOULD NOT be stopped there are a few things to consider:
- charge the battery
- firmly and directly (no hubs) plug the USB cable into computer and device.
- if you live in an area where power cuts are often consider doing the flashing on an UPS-enabled computer.
When the flashing finishes, the device will reboot and you will have to set-up again. If using TLRs ROM do not panic if you have to align the screen 6 times or so as I did. You will eventually get to the next step
What I don't know or am not sure of:
- when using signed HardSPL can I load an original HTC signed ROM? if so, is this enough in case of RMA issues?
- when reflashing with a newer/different ROM can I restore a back-up made with the previous ROM? I'm using sprite and I backed up everything, including what registry stuff it offered to. In this case, do i need to reapply the registry tweaks? dunno if sprite backs-up all the registry or just some of it.

Im must thank guys for this thread, i am minutes from going to the postal office to get my Diamond and this weekend has been full of information reading and program downloading, but the only thing i was a bit hung up on was this flashig buisness. Of course i know a lot about flashing ( Right about everything there is to flash ) but almost nothing about Phone Flashing
But i think i will try the version i get now first to see if i feel the need to update to anything else...
Hence my question is rather simple... How tha fack do i see what version i already have? >_< is it that (vol down + soft reset) thing? or am i way out of place?
thx.

Reb0rn said:
How tha fack do i see what version i already have? >_< is it that (vol down + soft reset) thing? or am i way out of place?
thx.
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No, that is for HardSPL info. To see the ROM version, go to settings - device info and you'll see both ROM and radio.

Unable to flash Diamond with new ROM

I cannot flash my Diamond with a new ROM. I have tried using HardSPL versions 1.23, 1.24, and 1.34,and various ROM's but with no joy.
I have done a hard reset on my phone and setup an active sync connection with my PC. I then run HardSPL, which I get the screen with 4 colours on my phone and then get the progress bar displaying 0% on my phone, but doesn't get past that, the program times out with a communication error.
When I take out and replace my battery my phone still works fine.
Please can anyone give me advice.
Thanks

same here.
ROM 1.37.401.3
radio 1.00.25.03
WWE

paul_32 said:
same here.
ROM 1.37.401.3
radio 1.00.25.03
WWE
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Dito for me!

Saw this coming
Indeed, not a surprise to see another thread opened by newbies.
Partly (small part though) we might point the finger at the HARD SPL creators and the Chefs.
Too many ROMS with sometimes confusing "signed" or "non-signed" versions (and this is for you newbies) WHICH NEED A DIFFERENT HARD SPL.
Unsigned and Signed ROMS can not be flashed with same SPL guys .
So, start readin these threads about the ROM you want to flash profondly and use SEARCH.
In a few weeks, you'll have to write this message to newer Newbies again.
Maybe I better ask a MOD to close this thread though

Look here ! The solution is near
Just an example how you will feel in a few minutes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=2420277&postcount=125

ceevee369 said:
Indeed, not a surprise to see another thread opened by newbies.
So, start readin these threads about the ROM you want to flash profondly and use SEARCH.
In a few weeks, you'll have to write this message to newer Newbies again.
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The problem is: We get a connection error a while after the black screen during the hardSPL procedure. And the SPL is not updated...
So if you know what the reason is that the device wouldn't enter SSPL automatically (JumpSPL.exe 0x800000 sspl-1.01-reloc-mod.nb)? Mine didn't respond! I try to used another USB port but …same problem!
I tried to run " JumpSPL.exe " directly from the diamond... then the screen turned black (backlight still working good but the whole screen is black)
Thx for your answer!

Well, I had the same problem, and managed to work around it! First of all, I have NO idea why all of a sudden my Diamond would stop going into bootloader mode by itself - instead, all I get when trying to flash is a screen which fades to black, and then eventually the comm error after 5 minutes, with the option to go into recovery mode.
This is what works for me: first of all, make sure you have the right HardSPL for what yoyu need to do. Either flash the one for the signed roms (and the only try to flash signed roms) or flash the one for unsigned roms (and then only flash unsigned roms). But how to flash if the screen goes black and you do not get a connection?
Well, what works for me (and it may not work for you - try at your own risk!), is to put the phone in bootloader mode by holding the -Volume button and doing a soft reset, and then connecting it to the USB cable of the PC. When the lettering in the white part changes from Serial to USB, you are ready to go, and - at least for me - the flashing works.
Don't ask me why, but this is what I did last night to put the .05 radio on my Diamond.

ceevee369 said:
Indeed, not a surprise to see another thread opened by newbies.
Partly (small part though) we might point the finger at the HARD SPL creators and the Chefs.
Too many ROMS with sometimes confusing "signed" or "non-signed" versions (and this is for you newbies) WHICH NEED A DIFFERENT HARD SPL.
Unsigned and Signed ROMS can not be flashed with same SPL guys .
So, start readin these threads about the ROM you want to flash profondly and use SEARCH.
In a few weeks, you'll have to write this message to newer Newbies again.
Maybe I better ask a MOD to close this thread though
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Thanks ceevee369 it works fine for me now

I still cannot get a new ROM on my diamond. When I said it worked above that was only getting HARD SPL on my phone.
When I try to update the ROM it gets to 100% and then says the ROM is corrupt. I have tried with different ROM's and I get the same error

creation said:
I still cannot get a new ROM on my diamond. When I said it worked above that was only getting HARD SPL on my phone.
When I try to update the ROM it gets to 100% and then says the ROM is corrupt. I have tried with different ROM's and I get the same error
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Could you please give the UNSIGNED developers SPL a try?
You only used he Signed version ones as you wrote in 1st thread, and as far as I can feel, you try to flash unsigned ROM's maybe?
Hope you're not bricking your device soon.
Did you posted in the specific ROM thread a specific question on the hard SPL you use vs. The ROM you intend to flash?
Yes, bootlader will always start, but no, it won't go further than giving you an error if no compliant Rom is used.

ceevee369 said:
Indeed, not a surprise to see another thread opened by newbies.
Partly (small part though) we might point the finger at the HARD SPL creators and the Chefs.
Too many ROMS with sometimes confusing "signed" or "non-signed" versions (and this is for you newbies) WHICH NEED A DIFFERENT HARD SPL.
Unsigned and Signed ROMS can not be flashed with same SPL guys.
So, start readin these threads about the ROM you want to flash profondly and use SEARCH.
In a few weeks, you'll have to write this message to newer Newbies again.
Maybe I better ask a MOD to close this thread though
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The majority of these "help me" posts wouldn't be necessary if the information on this forum was a little more accessible - and seriously, the search engine returns so much dross that it takes an age to gather all the relevant info about roms, spls, flashing, cooking etc, etc. And yes, modmydiamond.info is a cool site but the info there is basic at best.
I'm not knocking the work being done here as it's seriously good - I'm a techie from way, way back, so I can appreciate the amount of effort involved - however, you guys make a rod for your own back by not producing documentation that is more explanatory (or just there) to start with.
And yes, I can also appreciate that you're a bunch of dudes doing this for free and for the love of it and not a bunch of technical writers getting paid for your work but you have to try to understand what a newbie is faced with when they arrive at this site looking to upgrade their pride and joy. Confusing and contradictory are two words I'd use.
Peace.
Ade
PS. ceevee369, the "you"s above weren't necessarily directed at you.

Everytime I'm trying to Hard-SPL my phone disconnects and tryies to install a device called "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" but doesn't find a driver for that. So there is no connection left between the Phone and the PC and it doesn't work anymore...
Can anyone look if that device is installed on his PC? And if possible upload a driver for that?

Found a way to solve the problem:
Go into bootloader-mode (volume-down + reset) and then connect to the PC. If Win is looking for the drivers you will find them in the folder where ActiveSync was installed. Afterwards you should see "usb" instead of "serial" in the screen on your XDA.
Now soft-reset and proceed as told everywhere...
So my problem was that Win Didn't finde the drivers automatically and i didn't know where to look for them.

ceevee369 said:
Could you please give the UNSIGNED developers SPL a try?
You only used he Signed version ones as you wrote in 1st thread, and as far as I can feel, you try to flash unsigned ROM's maybe?
Hope you're not bricking your device soon.
Did you posted in the specific ROM thread a specific question on the hard SPL you use vs. The ROM you intend to flash?
Yes, bootlader will always start, but no, it won't go further than giving you an error if no compliant Rom is used.
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Its working now, I used the unsigned SPL. Although when I was using the signed SPL I was trying to Flash ROMs that had been sigened.

Unlocking a G3 Universal

Hi. Trying to unlock a Universal. Put into Bootloader mode, connected by USB, ran MaUpgradeUt file and got the following " Error 150. Rom upgrade Utility error. Not designed for device". This is a V1.00 G3 unit.
Any ideas please? I thought this was the easy part of a Rom upgrade!

dougproctor said:
Hi. Trying to unlock a Universal. Put into Bootloader mode, connected by USB, ran MaUpgradeUt file and got the following " Error 150. Rom upgrade Utility error. Not designed for device". This is a V1.00 G3 unit.
Any ideas please? I thought this was the easy part of a Rom upgrade!
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Please READ the Wiki: http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Universal
Good luck,

Thanks but following the unlocking part of it. Error messages thread does not mention Error 150.
Thanks

Bit more info.
Utility is Device Software Update Utility - R1000 R21200
Says change from Device CE Image version
Device Ext Image version
Device Radio Image version
Change to CE Image version
Ext Image version
Radio Image version
Then I get the message - Error 150. Does not designed for your device
Please get proper Rom Upgrade and try again.
Nothing in the Wiki says about this problem. Any ideas please?

Can someone tell me what is happening please? The Wiki is fine - if it all goes right - but nothing there tells me about this. How can I be using the wrong Rom, we are only unlocking it?
Thanks

Sorry, I don't know how to help you, mine was already unlocked.
I don't understand why in the wiki procedures are referred to Wizard... If there's so much compatibility, you may try Wizard Service Tool to unlock it. It seems to work with G3 devices with 1.00 BL.
May I ask you if you tell us your steps? I have to make the same operation on a friend of mine G3 Uni, so I'll appreciate your help.
Thank you.

Hi. All I tried to run was MaUpgradeUT_noID and that's when I got the message. Tried the Service tool but I am using Windows Vista with Windows Mobile Device Centre and the phone was not recognised. Likes XP and ActiveSynch which I haven't got.
So stuck........
Doug

May I suggest you to find a way to use XP? Maybe creating a little partition and a multi-boot... I don't feel so good thinking of Vista and flashing...

Special thanks
It is nice to know there are people on here who will go the extra mile to help someone in trouble. I was having real problems with trying to unlock and flash a WM6.1 ROM but Olympia768 kindly did it for me and in double quick time.
I have now back a Universal, with WM6.1, that seems like a new machine. I absolutely love it!
Many thanks to a very kind guy.
Doug