i dont know what's wrong, ive owned this dash since march. updated to wm6 when it came out, then stopped giving a hoot after finding out that SNappunlock wont work on my dash.
i noticed people here found a very nice dash rom that i want to flash to so badly, but i learned that this requires appunlock in order to get the CID bypass to work
after searching around for wm5 (took about an hour) so i can flash back just so i can appunlock, then flash to the better rom. i found it! all thanks to BGNiko
you think i'm done with my problems, right? well i go to flash to wm5, and during the flashing session, the screen brings me to that RGB before the rom change happens, but no go! it tells me my usb cable isnt hooked up even though it is. ive had no problems re-flashing to the wm6, so the cable isnt the problem.
anyone ever have problems reverting to wm5? is there a solution?
thanks in advance
ps: i have us tmobile
uhh... did you try again?
i had the same thing happen to me. tried again, same thing (same message that you got). restarted the computer, tried again... presto. worked fine.
so long as the flash process doesn't start, your phone should be fine. it's just a matter of getting the computer to talk to the phone. it might be as simple as a computer restart... or trying a differnt usb port or something.
well, took your advise.. didnt work, but thats because i have vista (go figure). did it on my other comp and it worked
though i'm still faced with the appunlock problem
appunlock didnt work, and every time i go to execute sda unlock it tells me that its "not a certified windows CE edition"? or something to that matter
any help would be greatly appreciated
edit: wow, so i am an idiot. i thought the apps had to be excecuted from the phone.
anyway, did the uspl cid unlock. turned my screen white instead of black, but i'll take it
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I tried to flash unsuccessfully an 8525 that I have (from work) that has never been used.
The device is locked. I tried several times to flash it from my Vista machine but no go.
It detect the SPL 1.04, click next a few times, start the update process, the 8525 reboots and gets in USB mode ready to start the flash, then nothing.
It sits there for 30 seconds or so then display error code 260.
I checked the codes but didn't find it in the list.
Tried flashing from the microSD card but same thing. Reboot and it goes in the serial mode (with the screen RGB blocks) then does nothing else.
Haven't ever had a problem flashing my TyTN so I'm wonder what gives.
check if the image is OK, download it once again and change the USB port or machine is possible, i have an 8525 that works fine with VP3G so is something locally
mine works fine with that ROM.
did you use pof's unlock and install HARD-SPL 2.10 first?
Thats what I did. Worked like a champ.
haven't unlocked nor installed HardSPL first.
Do you think that might be the issue?
The device is completely stock, locked to AT&T.
Yes that is the issue. All the roms you find here are not vendor specific. You must install HardSPL first, then you can flash these ROMS..
Read Mr Van's guides too they are most helpful and easy to understand...
cool... will give that a shot. i figured i must have missed something since my TyTN had never had any issues being flashed (god knows how many times).
Hello everyone.
I have just bought my Hermes (AT&T 8525) after one year of planing so. It came with WM5. I downloaded some of the ROMSs, radio and bootloaders commented here. I tried reading all the vast infromation in this forum and the wiki, but still having a problem.
THE PROBLEM IS AS FOLLOW:
When I start the flashing process, using HTC_TyTN_WWE_3[1].54.255.3_6275_1.48.00.10_108.exe or RUU_Hermes_CINGULAR_WWE_3.1.57.502.1_6275_1.48.00.00_108
... everything goes well, until the progress bar appears in my PC. When it appears, ActiveSync in my PC closes and my Hermes goes to stand by (the lcd goes off) so I cannot complete the installation process.
The phone works pretty well and I'm really amazed for all its capabilities. But still, I'm stucked with wm5.
Why do you think this happened?
PS: I flashed the radio (1.51.00.10) and bootloader (HARD SPL v7). My ROM version is 2.15.502.3. I use "ActiveStink" to sync my files without problems.
Any advice will be more than welcome!!
I'm no expert but that appears to be normal behaviour!
ActiveSync is only used at the start of the process. After a few files have been transfered, Activesync is closed and a different link is established. If you just leave it for a short while longer, a progress bar should appear on the Hermes too.
Yes, ActiveSync will disconnect. The RUU takes over the connection. Have you let it sit - sometimes it takes a minute for the progress bar to move.
Have you consulted www.mrvanx.org for help on the flashing?
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Yes, ActiveSync will disconnect. The RUU takes over the connection. Have you let it sit - sometimes it takes a minute for the progress bar to move.
Have you consulted www.mrvanx.org for help on the flashing?
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I'm having the same problem - always have. The message tells me that I'm disconnected and that I should check my USB connect etc. I left that box up there for about 15 minutes. Now I've closed the box and have waited several minutes with no activity. This is pretty aggravating. Thanks for any help.
try turning off your antivirus aplication. thats work for me flashing my tytn to wm6.
I've done everything.... I guess
Hi...
Yes, I consulted the www.mrvanx.org, excellent tutorials.
I flashed without problem the radio and bootloader. The progress bar started to "progress" and everything was fine. The only problem I have is flashing the WM6.
I don't remember where, but I readed that flashing the bootloader "Hard SLP v7" causes my HTC not to accept any Oficial WM6 ROM. The article said that I only had the chance to flash a coocked or modified ROMs. Is this true?
If not... what else can it be? I also closed all my applicacations including the antivirus, goback, disabled the internet connection, the logictec mouse center, etc. and nothing, the same as Chicoh happens to me.
"Error 260: Connection... check the USB cable bla bla bla."
Should I restart in safe mode to do the flashing?
Should I try to install a modified ROM?
Have in mind I've tried three different official ROMs: WWE, Cingular and spanish.
Thanks to all the comunity!!!
Saludos desde México!!
Greetings -
I had a similar problem and couldn't get the thing get going. My solution was to load it from the SD card. This worked flawlessly.
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Greetings -
I had a similar problem and couldn't get the thing get going. My solution was to load it from the SD card. This worked flawlessly.
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I'm trying that as we speak. I have a good feeling about this. I'm a little concerned that I didn't think of it though. Makes perfect sense - Skip the middle man.
UPDATE: Crap. No luck. Thanks all the same though. I'm not giving up.
What OS are you using, xp or vista? My vista 'top had the same problem wouldnt flash for the longest time and i had to use my xp.
However, it does work now. Not entirely sure why.
Now I had success!!!
Hello my friends.
It seems that the article I readed days ago detailing that after flashing the Hard SPL v7, I could only install a modified ROM, not an official one from HTC or Cingular.
I downloaded Black Satin and installed it without any troubles. The entire process lasted only 3 minutes!!!
I wanted to have an official ROM, don't ask me why, and never tried the "other" ROMs that are actually excellent!!! some apps that were on WM5 are not in WM6, which is kind of sad, but if there's something that I love of WM Smartphones is that I can download and install whatever I want or develop it if it doesn't exist!!!
By the way, I use Windows XP Pro.
Thanks for all the support!!!
PS: Before flashing the Hard SPL v7, I tried installing the cingular WM6, but didn't make it. That's why I readed almost all the pages and threads here in xda-developers and found that flashing a new bootloader was a very good idea. The rest of the story is known by you.
Hi guys, I've read and used the forum for years and upgraded my Cingular 8525 a ton without troubles (followed Vanx's method for vista and for upgrading), but this is the first time I'm really stuck without a clue.
I had Schaps latest OS on my phone working fine for about three days. It was charging with the USB hook up to my Computer. I pulled the USB out and the phone entered bootloader. I couldn't get it out. I tried using mtty to no avail, hard reset ect., but finally used the SD loading method to put TNT's latest on it (don't know why this worked). Here's the thing though, the phone will load fine on first load after I flash, but if I soft reset or turn the phone off and on it goes right into bootloader mode. The only way I can get it to load up again is to connect it to the computer's USB, take out the battery and then put it back in. the OS then boots up without fail.
I have read a ton and searched on the forum, and if any of you can help me understand what the hell I can do to fix my phone I would really appreciate it. I will post anymore info you guys would like, I really need your help on this one.
Thank you so much!
Hi,
I posted exactly the same problem today ! here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=381284
It's really strange !
Dave
I've been reading everything and it appears that Schaps's new version seems to have this problem sometimes....I have the exact same problem as everyone else (mtty gives me the same results), and flashing a new rom doesn't get rid of it....I hope there is some way to fix this!
maybe I'll try flashing a new radio and see if that helps things....
I did notice that flashing Schaps 4.31 seems to include radio 1.50 and I had changed my anyway to 1.43 as I thought that was better for my area.
Not sure a radio will help. Maybe a different ROM version will ? Maybe 3.54 ?
I have flashed TNT's rom as well and it still has the problem now....I'm flashing a new radio as I type, I'm going to have to reflash the OS too, it just got stuck again as it was restarting.
Just a quick thing, I think I have solved my problem (not sure if it is permanent) by powering the phone off and on. Not resetting, just a simple power off. I spoke to a colleague who said the way it shuts down is different to soft reset (makes sense) and I haven't powered my phone off properly for a long time.
I have tried soft reset a couple of times since doing this and it hasn't gone to the bootloader screen once.
Maybe this is the simple fix.
I will keep you posted.
try to flash OFFICIAL ROM first , maybe there are few bug / missing file when error appear while flashing other ROM.
I hope it will help you both.
rgds,
ermen
Use mtty to see if yo have any bad blocks... I've had a few problems the same as yours and found I had 1 or 2 extra bad blocks, after the 2 "factory standard" bad blocks I got on my jasjam of course. hope this helps...
My fix didn't work.
Not sure what I am suppossed to see when I run "task 2a".
Has anyone had any luck fixing this ?
I put the applock on, i reboot, i double click the exe to run the dos thing, i allow my fone to run spl something, i click centre button, it says run the ruu ex, I do, and active sync disconnects before I can do anything else...Error 260...i can wait an hr an nothing happens. I've soft-reset, hard-reset, followed and understood and read every instruction but I just cannot get it to upgrade. The phones unlocked, the apps are unlocked. I've tried it without redoing the applock exe. I'm stuck. Any advice before I call it a day and keep my greedy wanting nature under control. All help much appreciated.
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I put the applock on, i reboot, i double click the exe to run the dos thing, i allow my fone to run spl something, i click centre button, it says run the ruu ex, I do, and active sync disconnects before I can do anything else...Error 260...i can wait an hr an nothing happens. I've soft-reset, hard-reset, followed and understood and read every instruction but I just cannot get it to upgrade. The phones unlocked, the apps are unlocked. I've tried it without redoing the applock exe. I'm stuck. Any advice before I call it a day and keep my greedy wanting nature under control. All help much appreciated.
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I will recommend you to grab a cup of coffee or tea and read here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537151 you definitely solve this problem if you follow the step by step guides.
gmaniac2008 ....cup of decaf tea, an i'll be back
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gmaniac2008 ....cup of decaf tea, an i'll be back
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.....let us know if you still have some problems after you read the STICKY, I'll be glad to help you
I tried with two of them but I cannot stop my activesync just disconnecting right when it tells me its going to start the update, then I get the error 260...you are not connected. then no matter how long I leave it it doesn't start. ive followed all the instructions to every detail. Im now completely bog-eyed n I cant concentrate anymore, so im leavin it till the morrow. THankx very...ill be back
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well, ive followed every single instance from all the options available and everything goes fine until it gets to the actual updating point and then active-sync cuts off,10 seconds later i get error 260 saying im not connected. Ive left it all alone to see if it will update as the usb cable is still attached but no. I havent had this problem with any other phone update or unlock or debranding. Ive noticed on google that others have the same problem and they were told to leave it running and it will continue to update but on all the options ive left it overnight and it hasnt updated and neither has theirs. All help stops after everyone else has done what ive done, its too near xmas to drown my sorrows but, thanks for help n have a lovely xmas n new year
When you press the center button and the screen turns white do you hear the chime windows make when a USB device is disconnected?
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well, ive followed every single instance from all the options available and everything goes fine until it gets to the actual updating point and then active-sync cuts off,10 seconds later i get error 260 saying im not connected. Ive left it all alone to see if it will update as the usb cable is still attached but no. I havent had this problem with any other phone update or unlock or debranding. Ive noticed on google that others have the same problem and they were told to leave it running and it will continue to update but on all the options ive left it overnight and it hasnt updated and neither has theirs. All help stops after everyone else has done what ive done, its too near xmas to drown my sorrows but, thanks for help n have a lovely xmas n new year
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Well, actually when you flash your activesync shut offs but your USB connection stills active, so that's normal.
Did you sda unlock your phone before you flashed?. You should do this every time you flash (well that's why I do), also make sure you remove your sd card; because these can cause error messages while you flash.
Other option can be try another PC or reinstall activesync, sometimes my laptop gets crazy and I get multiple errors when I flash, but when I use my desktop flashing goes smooth
yes I sda unlocked every time....i only have a lappy....i remove my sd card...i will uninstall n reinstall active sync.....I'll check out if any of my daughters' friends have desktops to see if I can do it that way. I shall try all that over xmas n new year n ill let you know how I get on. Many Thanx....
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yes I sda unlocked every time....i only have a lappy....i remove my sd card...i will uninstall n reinstall active sync.....I'll check out if any of my daughters' friends have desktops to see if I can do it that way. I shall try all that over xmas n new year n ill let you know how I get on. Many Thanx....
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Ok, I forgot to mention; if you have another USB cable try it also.
Hope that helps ..Merry Christmas and happy new year
im running Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 for vista as it says active-synce 4.2/4.5 only works with xp. Could this be a problem ? Is this why I'm havin trouble with flashing the roms or am I red-herring myself ?
Bimbledwadle said:
im running Windows Mobile Device Center 6.1 for vista as it says active-synce 4.2/4.5 only works with xp. Could this be a problem ? Is this why I'm havin trouble with flashing the roms or am I red-herring myself ?
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is there no update on this situation? because i am currently attempting to flash a rom for my friends dash and i am having the same connection error problems. and she has a windows vista laptop. i am not sure if that is what the problem is. convinced its not the cord. during the update process it just disconnects once it gets to about 3 percent.
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is there no update on this situation? because i am currently attempting to flash a rom for my friends dash and i am having the same connection error problems. and she has a windows vista laptop. i am not sure if that is what the problem is. convinced its not the cord. during the update process it just disconnects once it gets to about 3 percent.
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3% error solution. Also, make sure you access your PC as an administrator and disable any firewall
So here's the situation. I've had a Touch before, and unfortunately after I broke my ribs I was spaced out on painkillers (which is why I don't take them) and forgot to pull it out of my pants before they did the good ol' wash cycle.
I finally got one back, and now I can't get anything going for me. I know for a fact I can flash the device since the new one came with the original stock WM6 ROM. Not even the 6.1 ROM, just plain old WM6. After several failed attempts to get Coke 2.31 on there I finally just said to hell with it and tried the MR1 update from VZW just to make sure it wasn't my PC.
Sure enough that one worked perfectly every step of the way.
Everytime I attempt to unlock the phone though it just fails with Error 262. I've tried every way I can think of.
I tried it with the 'Enable advanced network functionality' both on and off. I've reinstalled WMDC multiple times. I've tried it while in Windows Mobile, and while on the bootloader which just gives me the stock Vogue VZW info...nothing showing it is even getting anywhere in the unlock process.
I even tried the last resort of flashing from the MicroSD which of course just said loading for about half an hour and went nowhere.
I've read threads here and on PPC backwards and forwards on how to do this.
I've done it multiple times before on the old one before I sent it to an early grave.
I'm going nuts here trying to figure out what in the world it could be that I'm doing wrong.
Help?!?
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So here's the situation. I've had a Touch before, and unfortunately after I broke my ribs I was spaced out on painkillers (which is why I don't take them) and forgot to pull it out of my pants before they did the good ol' wash cycle.
I finally got one back, and now I can't get anything going for me. I know for a fact I can flash the device since the new one came with the original stock WM6 ROM. Not even the 6.1 ROM, just plain old WM6. After several failed attempts to get Coke 2.31 on there I finally just said to hell with it and tried the MR1 update from VZW just to make sure it wasn't my PC.
Sure enough that one worked perfectly every step of the way.
Everytime I attempt to unlock the phone though it just fails with Error 262. I've tried every way I can think of.
I tried it with the 'Enable advanced network functionality' both on and off. I've reinstalled WMDC multiple times. I've tried it while in Windows Mobile, and while on the bootloader which just gives me the stock Vogue VZW info...nothing showing it is even getting anywhere in the unlock process.
I even tried the last resort of flashing from the MicroSD which of course just said loading for about half an hour and went nowhere.
I've read threads here and on PPC backwards and forwards on how to do this.
I've done it multiple times before on the old one before I sent it to an early grave.
I'm going nuts here trying to figure out what in the world it could be that I'm doing wrong.
Help?!?
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Did you read my tutorial? It is the one stickied on this sub forum. If I were you, I would try an XP computer. This usually seem to give more issues than not. Also, the 262 error is a connection error, so a simple check would be to change the USB port that you are using to connect. Finally, you could try mtty (if you feel adventurous enough).... but I would rather go to the XP option first.
Good luck and let me know how it turns out!
This is what I had to do on my Dell Pentium 4 running Windows 7 32 bit to get mine to flash. I went into Control Panel/ Hardware and sound and Changed connection settings for WM Device Center. I unchecked everything. Then I right clicked on the ROMUpdateUtility.exe for coke 2.31 and clicked on troubleshoot compatibility and for the system to run it in XP service pack 2 mode. Then I ran the ROMUpdateUtility.exe as administrator and it worked!
egzthunder1
Your guide is actually the main one I was trying to use to get this all to work out
My big problem is that I don't have any machines with XP on them around here anywhere
Even my 5-year old laptop is running Windows 7 at this point, and I don't have the old factory restore discs for it to toss XP back on there.
neuteboomt
I just gave that a try and for some reason when I uncheck all of those settings nothing sees the phone at that point, not even the updater.
I am trying to find a way to make Virtual XP Mode see the phone since over on Modaco a ton of people have managed to unlock their omnia's in XP Mode with 0 issues...I just have to get the files all downloaded to try it out.
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Well got all the files needed to try in XP Mode, and it still gives me a 262. I think I found an old image backup of my laptops XP disc though so I'm going to try to reformat my laptop and go back to XP on it to see if all this works.
I'm hoping it does, otherwise I'm going to be spending a crapload of time playing around with operating system installs
Well that image wasn't the right one for the laptop...so it was a no go...found the right image for my laptop though so it'll take a few hours to get everything all set back up on the laptop and ready to go.
I'm hoping to report back by 3PM or so today on whether or not it all worked out.
you should read through this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=569922 he was having the same issue and what i suggested worked for him
Barogi44 you are the man. I have the phone unlocked now
I can't figure out why that made a difference, but it sure did and now the phone is updating with the Bell Rom on its way to having the NFSFAN ROM on it
Morpheus Phreak said:
Barogi44 you are the man. I have the phone unlocked now
I can't figure out why that made a difference, but it sure did and now the phone is updating with the Bell Rom on its way to having the NFSFAN ROM on it
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Im glad i could help