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Hi everybody,
I'm stuck trying to upgrade my TyTn to WWE WM6 (HTC_TyTN_WWE_3.54.255.3_6275_1.48.00.10_108.exe).
After following all the steps of the upgrade wizard, the screen of the Tytn goes black and subsequently the ActiveSync connection is lost. After a while i then get the dreaded "ERROR [260]: CONNECTION".
I am running the original ROM (ROM 1.18.255.3) , and active sync 4.5 on Windows XP SP2. I downloaded the WM6 upgrade directly from HTC website after properly registering my device.
I even tried upgrading to SPL version is 2.10.olipro, but i still get the same behaviour.
[EDIT] Another thing i noticed is that when launching the upgrade executable, when it "veryfies informationj on my computer", if the TyTn is already connection via ActiveSync, it automatically resets into bootloader (4 colors window) and i am forced to perform a soft reset before re-trying the upgrade.
Could anybody help me out here?
Thx!
few people have seen this - no solution as yet.
Best workaround is to use the SD Card update method. No USB connection required.
todd_jg, could you please point me out to a procedure for upgrading to WM6 via SD card?
Thank you in advance.
dondobert
There is a description in the WIKI, just go HERE for instructions on how to flash from SD card.
Best wishes
I'm having the same exact problem....
I'll try the SD card method I guess. I'm suspecting it has something to do with how activesync recognizes my phone, because when I just sync normally it doesn't do it as well as previous phones, for example when I plug in the phone it wont auto recognize, I hafta manually start active sync on my computer before it starts.
this is because the usb port in the device is crap...it gets worn and then the cable gets lose....im having the same problem ,it is a nitemare...new usb cable sometime fixes the problem.i have tried 7 new cables the same happens. it gets so bad tha you will be unabled to charge the device,im afraid we got to send the device to htc for repair.
Still nothing...
Just tried for a few hours to perform the upgrade via SD card... but no way!
After reading various threads on the forum i think i tried every tweak and twist in order to have the upgrade via SD card method work (made sure the SD card is formatted as FAT32, not corrupted and with only the HERMING.nbh on it; tried also with SSPL-HERM.exe; etc.) but still no success at all.
Like other users i read of, after entering bootloader, my TyTn just sits there and the only way to proceed is to perform a soft reset.
Any idea?
Has anybody who has the USB upgrade problem been able to succesfully upgrade with the SD card method, or does there seem to be some kind of connection between the two failures?
Thx
@dondobert -
i assumed, you have already tried to uninstall and re-install ActiveSych 4.5 and recreate the synch profile.
OR
try this -
#1. on your phone device goto start-settings-connections-USB to PC
and set the tick mark to Enable advanced network.
#2. synch your device via ActiveSync
#3. do your upgrade OS or Radio
#4. once you are completed the install, undo #1.
Note 1: only do the above steps if you are having continously encountered the lost connectivity to ActiveSynch during the OS or Radio upgrade.
Note 2: your device must has either HardSPL Olipro method or SuperCID
The best way I have found to work around error 260 is
First disable Antivirus software
Next Go into Windows Firewall then exception tab, and search for "Windows Mobile-based Device Connectivity". Check it as an exception.
For the people who use Microsoft Live OneCare,
Go to "Change OneCare Settings" then go to the "Firewall" tab then click the "Firewall Connection Tool" . Make sure the Active Sync/Windows Mobile Device Center is checked on
Good luck
Let me know if this works
dondobert said:
Just tried for a few hours to perform the upgrade via SD card... but no way!
After reading various threads on the forum i think i tried every tweak and twist in order to have the upgrade via SD card method work (made sure the SD card is formatted as FAT32, not corrupted and with only the HERMING.nbh on it; tried also with SSPL-HERM.exe; etc.) but still no success at all.
Like other users i read of, after entering bootloader, my TyTn just sits there and the only way to proceed is to perform a soft reset.
Any idea?
Has anybody who has the USB upgrade problem been able to succesfully upgrade with the SD card method, or does there seem to be some kind of connection between the two failures?
Thx
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I had this problem, and managed to upgrade with my SD card just fine. In fact, my upgrade died and the device was stuck on bootloader mode.
The SD upgrade method is so reliable I may just do it now for every upgrade.
@dondobert -
on your reply post #8, you have mispelled on the HERMING.nbh file name. it should be HERMIMG.nbh
please verify the file name on your SD card, and rerun the SD procedure.
I had the same 260-error. Fixed:
- Did a "Clear Storage" (factory settings)
- Did all the "settings up your new device"-stuff.
- Did new active sync to computer (vista)
- Flashed just fine from original exe. (And i do have olipro SPL)
I have problem and resolved
Hi I have a same problem but, i just try to upgrade with mobile in boot mode and appears the error, but when connect normally mobile to pc and start upgrade error dissapear, and upgrade full, schap's spanish and radio 1.50 try this method cheers
Had the same problem and got it working
You need to set you TyTn in bootloader (4 color screen) mode and then connect it to the computer. then start loading the WM6 and you should be fine. I had done it using Schaps wm6 and it worked fine...
good luck.
Hi there ...
I had the same Prob with error 260 ...
- After i disabled the "USB-TO-PC" extendet function
- Reboot the PC
- Soft Reset my Vario II
ist works, but i don't know why
I hope it will work on yout decive to ... CU No.Trace !!!
Successful!!!
Thank you all for the great support!
For all of those out there still struggling with the problem, for me it finally worked following hellomotto's suggestion.
Regarding otoro_315 remark: yes, my mispelling int he post, file name on SD card was indeed HERMIMG.nbh.
Thank you all again!
Cheers
Had exactly the same problem. Resorted to SD upgrade - went very smoothly (Official Cingular WM6). However, will keep these suggestions in mind for the future.
I think the SD upgrade probably also eliminates some possible points of failure. According to wiki instructions, SD must be erased except for the img file - takes a bit to transfer 2G to/from SD. Don't know if this is a must - but didn't want to take a chance. Might just buy a cheapie SD just for upgrades.
One more for the SD card method. Extremely quick too ...I was really amazed that a 45MB ROM would flash in less than 5 minutes.
And it worked fine for me WITHOUT even formatting the SD Card first, I just pasted the extracted .nbh file to the root folder and loaded the SSPL file.
You mean the SD card was not erased and there were other files on it? (You don't say that explicitly).
I too was amazed at the speed - the wiki said it takes about 30 minutes - when it indicated complete in less than 10 min, I let it alone for about 15 min. because I thought it was going to do something else!
consul said:
One more for the SD card method. Extremely quick too ...I was really amazed that a 45MB ROM would flash in less than 5 minutes.
And it worked fine for me WITHOUT even formatting the SD Card first, I just pasted the extracted .nbh file to the root folder and loaded the SSPL file.
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hey guys,
i've problems to update my pocket pc to mobile 6. I tried both methods no one works for me.
First i tried to connect my pocket to my pc and started windows mobile center. Downloaded all the files, but always when i start the update, my pocket goes to the boot screen with the red, freen and blue stripes and the connection disconnects. And i get the message 260 update problems and my pocket stays at the boot screen. Than i tried the same with Windows XP and ActiveSync, the same problem again.
After that, i tried to update with a micro SD card 2GB. I downloaded the "Hard-SPL-V7"-File and saved it to the micro SD. Rebooted the Pocket, but nothing happend, the pocket stayed in the boot screen. Than i renamed RUU_signed.nbh in HERMIMG.nbh and tried it again, nothing happens.
Can somebody help me please? I want to use mobile 6, because i want to use a 8GB Micro SD.
EDIT: THANKS A LOT, but now i have a new Problem i described it in post #6 in this thread. Thank u 4 helping me.
EDIT II: Thank u all, i fixed it by myself. Finally the upgrade worked with XP and ActiveSync. The best thanks to ultramag69 again, he solved my problem.
If you are using vista you need to install this, removing all older versions
Do you have the newest .net framework on your computer from here?
You wont be able to flash via SD without HardSPL, so you need todo it via activesync.
Try another USB port.
Try flashing the shipped from for your device, you can get your newest WM6 rom from here.
If that fails, tell us:
Whats your device (theres loads of different models of the Hermes)
Have you flashed anything before?
What rom is on your device atm?
What SPL do you have atm? (Hard or not)
Also check your serial number against this list for known problems.
There are certain steps needed to be taken. First is making sure your computer has the .net compact framework. Get it here.
Only then can you run hard spl from your computer.
Also, when you put on a .nbh file onto the microsd and rename it, you need to go into bootloader not reboot. You need to hold the power button and ok button while pressing the reset button with stylus...
I have got the same problem....
Using XP not able to flash neither via Active sync nor by SD card...
Stck at MRH 8.4...
Go to post 1160 on page 116 of this thread to flash Hard SPL using the sd card method - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
You can't flash using the sd card method without Hard SPL. To flash Hard SPl on you need to do an extra step - flash with soft SPL.
To flash the os just leave out steps 5 & 6 from the above post after you have Hard SPL installed...
Cheers...
Thank you guys for helping me,
A big thank to ultramag69, your post solved my problems. It worked great.
But now i have a new problem. I upgrated the SPL to HardSPL v7 (opipro 2.10). With the help from ultramag69 it worked perfect. Sooner i did the radio update with Micro SD - worked perfect too.
So finally i tried to update the ROM, downloaded the german ROM version from this Thread copied all files to the micro SD, renamed the SPL.nbh file in HERMIMG.nbh and did a reboot (ok, start and reset buttons) like i did it before. But it shows me at the screen only HERMIMG.nbh and BOOTLADER. When i start the update it runs 2 seconds and i get the message HERMIMG.nbh - OK BOOTLOADER - OK UPDATE COMPLETE. But it doesnt start the WM6 Update. Why not? Can someone help me again please?
I think the only file that's supposed to be on the microsd is the hermimg file...
not sure if having other files there will effect it like that...
Rollswap said:
... copied all files to the micro SD, renamed the SPL.nbh file in HERMIMG.nbh and... But it doesnt start the WM6 Update. Why not? Can someone help me again please?
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the only file that you have to copy to your SD card is RUU_Wrapper.nbh (size: about 90 MB) after naming it to HERMIMG.nbh
note that this will up-/downgrade your Radio to V1.47.00.10 so you can also check other available German Versions with other Radio versions on the Hermes Wiki
Please help
I have done everything but not able to flash...
Currently i have flashed AT&T rom...
with Hard SPL (a year ago)
I am not able to flash via USB or by SD card...
always everything stuck at bootloader
Please help
alex8525 said:
Please help
I have done everything but not able to flash...
Currently i have flashed AT&T rom...
with Hard SPL (a year ago)
I am not able to flash via USB or by SD card...
always everything stuck at bootloader
Please help
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Ok are you running XP? what errors do you get on your PC? what ROM are you running currently? etc etc, the more information you can give us the more we can help
zocster said:
Ok are you running XP? what errors do you get on your PC? what ROM are you running currently? etc etc, the more information you can give us the more we can help
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I am using XP..Activesync 4.5 installed...
Previously I have flashed many ROMs using this setup and even I have flashed AT&T official ROM yesterday (Previously I was on MRH 8.4)
Now I am not able flash...Phone is connected and synced...
On strating any Flash (I have tried many PDAcorner, MRH, Schaps etc.. Even AT&T official again) It goes upto bootloader, I can see USB in bootloader..
After that PC shows your phone is not connected acheck USB connection...
And even using SD card method I can go up to bootloader then it does'nt flas anything and not even shows any ROM...
I have Hrd SPL alredy flashed
Any one help?
alex8525 said:
I am using XP..Activesync 4.5 installed...
Previously I have flashed many ROMs using this setup and even I have flashed AT&T official ROM yesterday (Previously I was on MRH 8.4)
Now I am not able flash...Phone is connected and synced...
On strating any Flash (I have tried many PDAcorner, MRH, Schaps etc.. Even AT&T official again) It goes upto bootloader, I can see USB in bootloader..
After that PC shows your phone is not connected acheck USB connection...
And even using SD card method I can go up to bootloader then it does'nt flas anything and not even shows any ROM...
I have Hrd SPL alredy flashed
Any one help?
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Ok so what is the status of your device now, have you flashed back to official shipped rom?
Please try these instructions. also here please view.
If the sd card is more than 2gb it won't be recognised by bootloader. The os (wm06+) is able to detect and read sdhc but the bootloader doesn't.
Did you format the sd card fat32. I know a few people who swear black and blue they did but when I reformatted it, it was registering as being fat.
Did you copy ONLY THE .NBH file to the sd card and rename it to hermimg.nbh? Won't be recognised if you didn't.
These are steps I tend to go through myself as 1 little thing overlooked can mean either nothing happens or disaster....
Cheers...
i lost the ablity to snyc by usb somehow but i can use bluetooth to move files around and whatnot. i appear also to have lost my camera controls also.i got this from a buddy heading out to the frontier(afganistan) any ideas on how to bluetooth an upgrade
Not possible. Try the memory card way if it exists for the Excalibur.
but it mentions that you have to be connected by usb
warlock123 said:
but it mentions that you have to be connected by usb
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No, get a card reader, put the image file on it (rename it per the instrucitons) and enter bootloader.
ok my newbiness is showing like a solar flare,which 6.1 are you talking about.
also from the theads that i read it appears that for each advance the risk of losing things like cameras go up.oh well no risk no fun
please explain that last post someone.if i'm understanding you correctly i download to my sd card the upgrade program and let it runs
warlock123 said:
please explain that last post someone.if i'm understanding you correctly i download to my sd card the upgrade program and let it runs
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Flashing from SD Card?
Hello everyone, I just in this handheld possessso is equipped with cable usb and I would like to upgrade to the latest version and more Italian wm6.5 stable for the jaq3 is part 2 files in the sd.
FAQ you!!!
just in case you didn't get the joke, we have a FAQ/wiki section where you'll find all you need.
The instructions on how to upgrade are to be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4706441&postcount=2
the latest stable rom is to be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4706441
the community has not yet offered an italian wm6.5 rom.
Chef_Tony said:
The instructions on how to upgrade are to be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4706441&postcount=2
the latest stable rom is to be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=4706441
the community has not yet offered an italian wm6.5 rom.
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Thank you but as said I do not have the usb cable!
sabato64 said:
Thank you but as said I do not have the usb cable!
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as far as i know the only htc that supports sd flash is the wallaby. although you should find a cable for a reasonable price on ebay.
sorry misunderstood that, your first post is not very clear.
ares93 said:
as far as i know the only htc that supports sd flash is the wallaby. although you should find a cable for a reasonable price on ebay.
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That is not correct. Lots of devices allow you to flash via SD card, including the BA. The only catch is that in order to prepare a card for flashing, you have to have the BA connected to the computer. There is a series of mtty commands that need to be input in order to get the card to be "bootable" for SD flashing. I will post a procedure I found the other day if there is enough interest.
BTW, ares93... this is not in the wiki...
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That is not correct. Lots of devices allow you to flash via SD card, including the BA. The only catch is that in order to prepare a card for flashing, you have to have the BA connected to the computer. There is a series of mtty commands that need to be input in order to get the card to be "bootable" for SD flashing. I will post a procedure I found the other day if there is enough interest.
BTW, ares93... this is not in the wiki...
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i would appreciate, if you posted a confirmed way to flash from the sd card, because i am running windows 7 x64 and up to now, i have not managed to flash with it... or vmware, virtual pc xp mode or virtualbox for that matter. i would love to try that. even if it means, preparing the sd card with an xp machine for once, assuming that mtty does not work with 7 either, because of the lack of bootloader support.
and please don't post links on how to flash in windows 7, tried all of them, don't work for me.
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That is not correct. Lots of devices allow you to flash via SD card, including the BA. The only catch is that in order to prepare a card for flashing, you have to have the BA connected to the computer. There is a series of mtty commands that need to be input in order to get the card to be "bootable" for SD flashing. I will post a procedure I found the other day if there is enough interest.
BTW, ares93... this is not in the wiki...
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if it wasn't in the wiki it's probably the reason i don't know about it.
a guide would be great 'cause i'm quite new to flashing pda's. i could use all the info i get cell's aren't a problem but with pda's there are so damn many variations... btw since you have to connect it to a computer to be able to flash via sd, doesn't it kind of kill the point of doing it that way? its designed quite stupidly don't you think?
rgds
ares93
Chef_Tony said:
i would appreciate, if you posted a confirmed way to flash from the sd card, because i am running windows 7 x64 and up to now, i have not managed to flash with it... or vmware, virtual pc xp mode or virtualbox for that matter. i would love to try that. even if it means, preparing the sd card with an xp machine for once, assuming that mtty does not work with 7 either, because of the lack of bootloader support.
and please don't post links on how to flash in windows 7, tried all of them, don't work for me.
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Hey Chef,
Follow this link
http://www.mikechannon.net/PDF Manuals/HTC Blue Angel Service Manual.pdf
This is the service manual for the Blue Angel directly from HTC. Towards the end, there is a section that speaks about flashing a rom from SD. The only drawback is that you have to have your device connected to the computer, which kinda beats the whole point of using a SD card. I might take it for a spin just to see if it works.
thanks, i have linked that exact service manual dozens of times for people with hardware issues, but i've never actually read it, because i never had to open my device. i didn't even know there was information like that in there thank you, i will definetely give it a try, as soon as there is a new rom.
upgrade from SD card
Hi.
Well I read this forum since I have a Blue Angle but no cable. So basicaly I cannot connect it to the computer. I was thinking if somebody can prepare an SD card for upgrade than make an image out of it and share it, than maybe this will sort the threader problem. (And my too).
Thank you.
borconi said:
Hi.
Well I read this forum since I have a Blue Angle but no cable. So basicaly I cannot connect it to the computer. I was thinking if somebody can prepare an SD card for upgrade than make an image out of it and share it, than maybe this will sort the threader problem. (And my too).
Thank you.
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That is not a bad idea. I'll see if I can get to doing that at some point.
Hi.
Any update with the image?
borconi said:
Hi.
Any update with the image?
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Not enough time. Will do it at some point though...
Hey , my htc kaiser went through alot of flashing in the past gre weeks , and now it wont flash ANY new nbh files , so I am stuck with a 2.6.25 version nbh. i cant use Hardspl like I was using , and now it wont work with the sd card , but it will go to the tri colored screen. Any suggestions would be appreciated
I came across the same problem. I also wanted to flash a new nbh file trough the sd card but every time I tried it goes directly to "serial" when I do a hard reset.
check for the correct file name. file KAISIMG.NBH must be in the root of your sd card.
it is , but it still wont flash
is USB still working?
if it does, just extract the RUU exe from an ordinary rom upgrade pack,
put the nbh u want to flash in the same seperate folder with RUU (on your desktop not your SD of course =] )
then execute RUU
it should work fine in the Tri-COlour screen.
It wont work in usb , thats how I always flashed it , but now on the tri colored screen , it says usb , but the RUU cant find the device? Its so confusing ahaha
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It wont work in usb , thats how I always flashed it , but now on the tri colored screen , it says usb , but the RUU cant find the device? Its so confusing ahaha
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Please allow me to guess around and list out possible solution,
I do wish to suggest any solution to work it out
I guess there are few possible things to check out,
like hardware,
is the usb port of your Kaiser having bad contact. are the pins having bad contact.
ever tried to replace USB cable or use another computer to try
ever tried another SD card? Flash memory does wear out in continuos read and write.
Software:
Ever tried official WM flashing pack?
What about re-do HARDSPL install? I remember there are tutorials around on how to remove HARDSPL and then reinstall HARDSPL yourself.
**PS: My own very-UNprofessional opinion: probably there is something wrong with the HARDSPL, so it wont recognise itself correctly to RUU, nor recognising NBH file on SD corerectly.
Good luck mate, looking forward to your speech of joy =]
Im not exactly sure about the usb port , Before I started flashing , it worked fine with a usb wall charger , now it doesnt , but USB debugging always comes up , and it will only charge with a usb port into a computer . so I have absolutly NO clue
Any suggestions?
You may have a worn USB socket on your phone. By the way you are talking about as much flashing as you do, that could be the root cause of the issue.
One thing to try is to clean the contacts on the USB socket of the phone by using an air duster or other compressed air source to blow any garbage out, or (my personal favorite, produces the best results) you can use a small amount of WD-40 sprayed directly in the socket with the extension tube attached. A SMALL AMOUNT WILL WORK! Don't go soaking the phone in WD-40 as this could have ill effects on the phone (I have NEVER used more than a drop or two at any one time, directly on the contacts).
Hope this helps...
ill try that But it still doesnt solve the problem of not being able to flash from SD card?
Sorry, I must have missed the SD card thing in your first post.
There is also a known issue with the ribbon cable that goes from the base to the screen/D-pad/SD socket/etc.
The SD reader is part of the tilt assembly with the electronics for it built into the screen half with the socket/receptacle. In order to use less wires to operate it, they designed it using the USB standard 4 connectors, reducing the extra terminals on the ribbon to 3 (ground is common on the tilt panel).
There's a disassembly thread around here with detailed pictures showing the board being removed from the face.
You could try the WD-40 trick on the contacts of the SD reader, but I'm doubtful thats where the problem is.
The only reason I know all this useless crap is because I had to disassemble one of my Kaisers to replace the screen/touchscreen assembly, which is connected to the same board as the SD/D-pad.
This worked for me!
I once had the same problem and this is what I did:
First bring your phone back to the tri-coloured screen, then flash your ORIGINAL rom that came with your phone. For example with the MDA Vario III you need to flash the Win Mo rom provided by T-Mobile.
Once you have done this reinstall HARDSPL exactly as written in this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=433835. And the final step is to flash your phone back with a KAISIMG.NBH file on a fat32 formatted sd card.
Hope it works and good luck!
All the credits go to l1q1d though who gave me this advice
That's a problem because he can't seem to flash anything through the USB port or from the SD slot. I'm sure he would have flashed back to WinMo by now, if he could.
Haven't heard anything back from him yet...
Try another MicroSD card, or just let windows Disk Check utility correct the filesystem errors.
Put the microSD card into Card reader, use HP USB Disk Storage format Tool to format the card to FAT, Transfer KAISIMG.NBH to your phone.
Recharge your phone TO ATLEAST 50%, or the update will fail.
Boot into bootloader and try installing nbh.
I am pretty sure you have corrupted SD Card. Try another miniUSB cable on your Kaiser. While phone is off, Take out SD Card, Then Keep Camera Button pressed and PLUG IN USB Cable, the phone will boot into tri colour screen saying USB. (Disable USB Connections from activesync)
Run RUU Utility to flash the Official Kaiser Rom