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Hello
I've searched on this forum and can't find the answer to my specific question.
I upgraded a while back to MrClean AKU 2.3 and now I need to downgrade because the unit needs to be sent back under warranty due to screen alignment issues.
So I unpacked the i-mate WWE ROM, and replaced the ROMUpdateUtility from that with the ROMUpdateUtility_Wizard_NoID.exe, which I downloaded from the XDA FTP site. (This is because using the standard one supplied gives a ROM upgrade error 296: UPGRADE ONLY error.)
As far as I can make out, the ROMUpdateUtility_Wizard_NoID.exe is just patched to not validate the current version when upgrading.
"Brilliant, this should work", I think.
But I get the following error:
"ERROR [238]: FILE READ... the update utility cannot open the requested file. Please check your update utility"
(see here http://static.flickr.com/111/306871020_8aa37f337e_o.gif)
Please help, anyone, I am coming up to the end of my warranty period and reeeeally want to get this crappy broken screen alignment problem sorted!
Thanks in advance
* bump *
Hope it's not considered rude to bump here, just would love to solve this problem as tis driving me a bit mad
Many thanks in advance
msmobiles.com:
This error message may appear when, for some unknown reason, the ROM image on the phone is corrupt. Download the whole RUU and try again.
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Hey
Thanks for the tip. You were right, it must have been a corrupt .nbf file.
I tried to downgrade and the progress bar started and finished and all seemed to go well.
But when I boot up again I get the white MrClean ROM splash screen still!
Is it possible the update was done but the splash screen was not replaced?
Or perhaps the update wasn't actually done? Which version number do I look for? I used the .nbf file packaged in with the imate ROM K-JAM_WWE_1010903_106_10110_ship.exe
Please help!
try using this rom to downgrade with... after that you should be able to upgrade to any official rom. Make sure that you pick an official one as the above rom downgrades the ipl/spl as well.
ohh... and make sure that you restore the CID lock as well, they might be get rather cranky otherwise...
Good luck
Hello
Thank you so much for the reply, I really appreciate the advice. I would feel so out-there-on-my-own without it! I bought the imate off contract from expansys and it was really expensive and so really don't want it to end up a brick as I can't afford another right now!
I successfully downgraded to that QTEK custom ROM.
But now when I upgrade again to K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship (latest).exe from that QTEK ROM, it doesn't work! Upgrade error again [ERROR 296]
Here are the screens I get:
http://static.flickr.com/114/309671629_756dc86b9d_o.gif
http://static.flickr.com/107/309671652_327adfb432_o.gif
Thanks again
Mat
Just to clarify... is the phone CID-locked? You might also want to try flashing it with the K-JAM_WWE_1010903_106_10110_ship.exe ROM before upgrading it... you can also try putting the phone in bootloader mode, press and keep pressed both the keys on the right side and then insert the pen in the resetbutton, before trying the upgrade...
EDIT: msmobiles.com shows the following regarding the particular error:
ERROR [296] : UPGRADE ONLY
One of these error messages will appear when you use the wrong RUU to do the upgrade. RUU will check if the Model ID and Language ID are compatible with the device. Make sure you use the appropriate RUU tool to upgrade.
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Hey Nomad
Thanks again for the advice. This is all really really helpful. Going to try what you suggested a bit later.
I think I CID unlocked the phone - to be honest it was a while ago and I just remember blindly following someone's instructions (I was at a point of desperation at the time for another reason!)
Either way, I am pretty sure it would have to have been CID unlocked because I flashed the ROM from the imate default one to the MrClean one.
I did some initial looking around about CID relocking the device but still not sure how. Does the lockiwiz give the option of locking the CID as well as unlocking it?
Thanks!
Mat
I flashed from the QTEK custom ROM to the K-JAM_WWE_1010903_106_10110_ship.exe after doing that special reset whilst in the bootloader. This flash upgrade worked but again it didn't remove the splash screen from the QTEK custom ROM.
But now whenever I try to flash to the latest imate ROM K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship.exe using the default RUU I get ERROR [296] UPGRADE ONLY.
And when I try to flash to the same ROM using the noID RUU I get ERROR [238]: FILE READ ERROR.
(On that last one, I have re-downloaded both the noID RUU and the extractable archive K-JAM_WWE_216901_2169101_020710_ship.exe from the XDA FTP.
So, I'm still unable to get my ROM to the imate version! Many thanks for your help!
Mat
Hello,
I executed the Hard SPL cab and went into bootloader or some sort of a multi colored screen which says IPL - 0.50 Trin100 and underneath it says SPL 3.03.0000. It connects to my computer and says USB but when I attempt to flash the new WM6 rom which I just downloaded from the rapidshare it resets the machine and continues to remain on this screen of multi colored stuff. I cannot seem to get out of it no matter what I do. What do i need to do to abort the multi colored screen or allow it to flash my HTC trinity with the Dopod WM6 rom?
Thanks,
Gilbert
PS: please don't shoot me if this was discussed elsewhere. i searched and could not fine anyting
happened to me yesterday.
with this screen install AGAIN the hard....
see
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=316113
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=312499 -page 45
How? I try to execute again the Hard SPL file and it gives me an error and says close window on PC.
Thanks,
Gilbert
it keeps giving me error in connection and i think i bricked my phone i tried to reinstall several times and i get the same results. Poor me.
Same hapen to me, then ive tried to instal over it a another rom and it came to life.
if you're in the bootloader already, try and run the RUU (update program) again on your pc after reconnecting your device.. if that doesn't work, please give details of the error. I don't think you're bricked yet
racerx_ said:
if you're in the bootloader already, try and run the RUU (update program) again on your pc after reconnecting your device.. if that doesn't work, please give details of the error. I don't think you're bricked yet
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Thanks for your help. I get Error 260:
The update utility cannot connect to your pda. please check usb is connected. click exit to quit.
When I try to run the upgrade alone in XP it starts at 1% then resets the bootloader.
Thanks,
Gilbert
k which upgrade are you running? still trying to get hard spl working, or running the Dopod WM6 upgrade?
*i've been having some troubles upgrading today too, with the WM6.. scary times ha*
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k which upgrade are you running? still trying to get hard spl working, or running the Dopod WM6 upgrade?
*i've been having some troubles upgrading today too, with the WM6.. scary times ha*
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I am trying to upgrade the
RUU_Trinity_DOPODASIA_WWE_3.00.707.17_6275_1.46.00.11_108_Ship but i also tried to reflash the 1.23 HTC rom with GPS to see if it would flash since my device is an HTC trinity and not dopod but the same thing keeps happening.
Try to flash PDAVIET version, my came to life doing this
have you tried to flash any other ROM? I was stuck with the same thing, but managed to flash a cooked ROM..
what's your bootloader showing?
if you fail to flash any other ROM, i think you need to try the stack overfow exploit posted here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308691&highlight=error+206
it's a bit technical, but i think it's your best bet if all else fails.. Pof might be able to help you over there
No matter what i do, what rom i try to flash i get the same damn error message: Error 260 - Connection!!! I am connected so I don't what is wrong with it. I will try some more then decide to take a hammer and break it into 1000 peices.
Thanks.
racerx_ said:
have you tried to flash any other ROM? I was stuck with the same thing, but managed to flash a cooked ROM..
what's your bootloader showing?
if you fail to flash any other ROM, i think you need to try the stack overfow exploit posted here.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=308691&highlight=error+206
it's a bit technical, but i think it's your best bet if all else fails.. Pof might be able to help you over there
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My bootloader is showing the following:
Trin100
IPL-0.50
Trin100
SPL-3.03.0000
Thanks for all your help.
hmmm... i'm not familiar with that SPL number... unless somehow that got halfway updated with the WM6 update.
I think you better head to that thread and try the stack exploit. Did you try loading a cooked ROM to see what happens?
that is it. i give up. i am not experienced in messing with codes. i am going to retire the device for good and use a regular phone. this is crap. thanks for ur help.
oh, that is the SPL version of the new ROM... i guess you weren't using hard spl when you tried to flash it?
ha, well don't give up too quick.. that's one expensive retired device you've got there.
Just keep cool and you should try to install an official Rom to downgrade this SPL !!
Gilbert said:
I will try some more then decide to take a hammer and break it into 1000 peices.
Thanks.
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Help!
My bootloader is showing the following:
Trin100
IPL-1.00
Trin100
SPL-9.99.CP
When upgrading with the new released WM6 ROM, it keeps failing at 28%
Please help!
best bet for you, is load a different ROM now. Either cooked or official. That will get your device out of crash-proof spl bootloader.
Once the ROM is loaded, if you want to try the official wm6 again, run SSPL first and see if it'll work for you
p.s. i pm'd you my handphone number in case you've got trouble still..
Gilbert said:
My bootloader is showing the following:
Trin100
IPL-0.50
Trin100
SPL-3.03.0000
Thanks for all your help.
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Hi Gilbert,
Im having exactly the same problem as you. Right now im in the middle of flashing it back down to WM5 (its working at the moment at 17%).
Hopefully after this i will be able to flash back to WM6 (Most probably will go back to AX3L for now).
Hope this helps you out (im quite stressed about it too!)
Edit: I have just finished flashing to Official WM5, now flashing back to AX3L WM6. It works!
Hi guys. I have installed loads of ROMs onto my trusty hermes yet today, when trying to flash DuttyThroys Ultra Ultra Lite rom this happened: i downloaded ROM and installed it, it seemed to install fine, got to 100% and then came up with error message stating that Image File was corrupt. Now my hermes is stuck on the multicoloured bootloader screen?!?!?!? I have SPL 2.10. Hard SPL V7 HERM 100 IPL 1.04 (Dont know which of these is relevant to anythin?) .I have read the WIKI on repairing bricks but for my problem it says to reflash any nbh without radio. How is this possible if i cant get my pc to connect to my hermes???
Tried the method of turning off usb connection in active sync, removing battery, reconnecting to usb and running mitty (command SET 14 0) but nothing happens. Mitty says CMD error and active sync doesnt reopen the connection like the guide says! Man i hate this cuz i have now become one of those annoying noobs who has bricked their phone and hassles everyone for help!!!!
Have also tried to flash from sd card but nothing happens, flicks to white screen with LOADING... on it for 2 secons then flicks back to that wonderful multicoloured screen of joy!
Any help will be appreciated guys, cant live without my hermes!!!
Welcome to the fuc... nightmare world of the brick,i'mma in your same situation,now my Tytn is a piece of white stone,and it seems there's no reason to bring it back to live!
I can't stay without my Tytn i do a lot of things with it,Skype,SIP calls,Mail,Messenger,Memo,Internet......i'm in totally despair!!!
you should be able to just reflash a known good rom.
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you should be able to just reflash a known good rom.
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Brilliant story! both compelling and rich. But i have already explained that my pc doesnt recognise my hermes so how do you RECOMMEND i flash??
IT could be interesting to make the minimal effort to go and read the wiki.
anyway:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Unbrick
Better than just cry.
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Brilliant story! both compelling and rich. But i have already explained that my pc doesnt recognise my hermes so how do you RECOMMEND i flash??
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With the microsd card...
right, its looking good. managed to begin flashing (bar has stopped for ages but having read this is normal im not so scared!) using the SD method. Where my device wasnt superCID i had to use the matching ROM (Orange) to my CID (which incidently i dont know, just downloaded both Orange ROMs).
While im waiting ill try and help you TETSUO! (Im a noob so probably cant!)
Is your device SuperCID??? tell me as much as you can about your device SPL etc
dude, if u read my post u would have seen that i have tried SD method once (sing Black 3.5 not ORANGE ROM), im not crying and im grateful for any help but when i get advice such as 'flash a rom' im gonna be pissed!
And i have read ALL the page on unbricking!!!
It worked!!
One more question, as i have installed a stock Orange ROM do i now need to reinstall HardSPL v7??
Are you on a Win XP or a Vista PC?
XP dude, sorry should have said! and thanks
i went into bootloader, still says 2.10 olipro but when i try to update to new ROM (Black X RC)and pick autodetect it says it says unknown version, use SSPL. it never used to say this so i assume i need to install HardSPL 7 again???
with the tri colour sceen, when you plug the usb cable in does it go from serial to USB ?
what OS have you got ?
just my 2 cents hope it helps.
dude, i have got past that problem and have managed to install an Orange ROM onto it. i only need to know ow whether to install HardSPL v7 again!
sorry slooooooooooooooooow typing
good question hope there an answer,
MarcWhittle said:
dude, i have got past that problem and have managed to install an Orange ROM onto it. i only need to know ow whether to install HardSPL v7 again!
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just saw your post if ur device is hardspl you just need to supercid your device, If your spl is still showing hardspl and its coming as a error that normally happens to me as well just manually click spl 2.10 and tick (is it hardspl?}
To recap, i have now managed to flash a stock Orange ROM from SD card ( i think the reason it didnt work first time with SD is because device isnt SuperCID and i was trying to flash Black RC, soon as i used Orange ROM (my device is M3100) it worked. I am now back to a fully operational device. I wish to go back to Black but when i AutoDetect what bootloader i have it recommeds SSPL method. Before all my problems it would always automatically pick 2.10?? Does this mean i need to install HardSPL v7 again??
it was HardSPL v7 before all these problems, but im a noob so dont know if it still is?? would installing Orange ROM from SD Card remove HardSPL?? Bootloader still shows SPL as 2.10 oli
MarcWhittle said:
it was HardSPL v7 before all these problems, but im a noob so dont know if it still is?? would installing Orange ROM from SD Card remove HardSPL?? Bootloader still shows SPL as 2.10 oli
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If you only flash the orange os.nb only then your hardspl wouldnt have changed so its safe to flash your device just manually choose.
If you want to flash hardspl again then do it on a precaution method
Mark,
First of all well done for getting yourself out of a hole. It seems quite difficult to ask for help these days without being shot to pieces even when you have first tried to help yourself by doing all the right things, which is more than can be said for some who come on here asking for help. So well done again.
Re your question, I would reflash Hard SPL anyway to be sure; however before you do that go to the Mr Vanx's guide on hard SPL (forgot the link but type in www.mrvanx.org and you should be taken there) and follow his instructions.
Good luck.
WB
So as you can figure out from the thread title I have a problem flashing my htc diamond.
I have installed a HardSPL version 1.30 OliNex, I can confirm that becouse on the three color screen there is a text saying "1.30 OliNex".
I still have the original ROM that comes with the phone when I bought it, so this meant to be my first flashing.
I want to flash the phone with this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=593678 it is a WM 6.5 based ROM.
Because in the ROM package there wasn't a ROMUpdateUtility.exe I used it from other ROM package.
Connected via ActiveSync and followed the wizard. The phone reset and there came a gray screen with a progress bar. Now both progress bars on the phone and on the PC screen remain 0% and after a wile RUU finished with 262 ERROR Connection error, see the attached picture.
After that I tried to flash it from Internal Storage. A followed the steps according the procedure, and after the three colored screen it came the gray screen with "Loading..." message. I waited for almost 30 minutes and nothing happened.
What seems to be the problem?
I assumed about firewall disabling the connection. But I turned off the firewall and again the same story.
Then somewhere I found that there is incompatibility with the RUU and HardSPL version, but tried to flash with the same RUU that I used when I was installing HardSPL.
Then I tough that the problem is about flashing unsigned ROM on a signed HSPL, but it is not that the ROM is signed.
I am afraid to use MTTY so I don't brick my phone, because this is my first time flashing a Diamond.
I'm confused What seems to be the problem?
Any help can be welcomed.
Could this be indication of a hardware problem? When waiting for the "Loading..." message disappear the back cover warms a little.
Thanks.
1. Did you use the RUU from my thread?
2. NEVER USE AN H-SPL RUU TO FLASH ANYTHING OTHER THAN H-SPL!
3. is this a CMDA phone. IE, what network are you on?
Well no I didn't use the RUU from your thread, I've used a RUU from other ROM package.
This is not a CDMA phone I'm on T-Mobile Macedonia network. And the phone looks like this
On other Macedonian forum they told me it is a hardware problem. Can this be true?
So what do you think about my problem?
Well no I didn't use the RUU from your thread, I've used a RUU from other ROM package.
This is not a CDMA phone I'm on T-Mobile Macedonia network. And the phone looks like this
On other Macedonian forum they told me it is a hardware problem. Can this be true?
So what do you think about my problem?
EDIT: I did tried the RUU you recommended in your thread but it's the same.
I think it is in the PDA.
Configure active sync, and uncheck "allow usb connection" and try again.
For updating from internal storage you must have to copy the rom to the root of internal storage with a special name, ""diamimg.nbh"
Hmmm..
What he said... and...
Should have used one of the earlier SPLs. you only need to use the latest one if you are having problems with the older versions. I have the same diamond and used an early SPL.
Upgrade the radio rom first and go with a rom that's version 6.1 not 6.5 as most 6.5 roms now pack the Sense application.. (IMO Non-Sense, Senseless (Not enought ram or responsiveness))
Old roms here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470757
Give olinex some cash for his Diamond Unlocker as this is the surefire way to fix it.
johnyboy_ said:
Configure active sync, and uncheck "allow usb connection" and try again.
For updating from internal storage you must have to copy the rom to the root of internal storage with a special name, ""diamimg.nbh"
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The connection between PC and PDA is made, because as I said there is a progress bar on the phone screen too.
djfuego said:
What he said... and...
Should have used one of the earlier SPLs. you only need to use the latest one if you are having problems with the older versions. I have the same diamond and used an early SPL.
Upgrade the radio rom first and go with a rom that's version 6.1 not 6.5 as most 6.5 roms now pack the Sense application.. (IMO Non-Sense, Senseless (Not enought ram or responsiveness))
Old roms here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=470757
Give olinex some cash for his Diamond Unlocker as this is the surefire way to fix it.
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As I understand you, you are saying to install later version of Hard SPL right?
So to install a new version of Hard SPL I just need to do the same procedure as the first time, or I have to uninstall the previous one?
And please help me which version of Hard SPL is safest to install? I'm afraid of the developer versions or maybe they aren't so scary
Are you a 100% positive it is the HardSPL?
djandreski said:
And please help me which version of Hard SPL is safest to install? I'm afraid of the developer versions or maybe they aren't so scary
Are you a 100% positive it is the HardSPL?
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Presuming from your post, you are using a signed Olinex SPL, i doubt that the rom has been signed be OliNex, the only difference with Dev is you can flash any Rom, flash the Dev one from my thread, nothing to be afraid of
Good Luck
Badwolve1
What are the steps of installing new SPL?
Do I just need to do the same procedure as the first time, or I have to uninstall the previous one(somehow)?
UPDATE: I did it, I successfully flashed my Diamond PDA! It seams that the problem was in the SPL I installed 1.40 OliNex Unsigned and it flashed like a charm. Thanks guys for the help. Now this thread can be closed, or do I have to close it myself.
Great!
Glad it all worked out
Hi!
I need the oficial VODAFONE spanish ROM with CID: VODAP30
I bricked my phone!!!! and i can't put HARDSPL to reflash
NEED!! help!!
Sorry for my english!
Thanks!!!!!
Hi jsaltiveri
Welcome to XDA
the best i can do is tell you where to look, as i am english, i am unable to find a rom for your phone, however, i dbout you bricked it.
first go to HTC and download a diamond ROM
plug your diamond into your PC
plug your diamond into your PC
hold the Vol- and reset
continue to do so until something appears on the screen
run the EXE you downloaded from HTC, follow on screen instructions
any Probs, feel free to PM Me
VODAP30
Badwolve1 said:
Hi jsaltiveri
Welcome to XDA
the best i can do is tell you where to look, as i am english, i am unable to find a rom for your phone, however, i dbout you bricked it.
first go to HTC and download a diamond ROM
plug your diamond into your PC
plug your diamond into your PC
hold the Vol- and reset
continue to do so until something appears on the screen
run the EXE you downloaded from HTC, follow on screen instructions
any Probs, feel free to PM Me
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Thanks! for your answer Badwolve1
I tried to update with oficial vodafone UK ROM and showed me that invalid vendor ID
I tested with emergency vodafone ROM from spanish group that has the universal CID 111111 but obviously don't pass from 0%, I think that first checks the correct CID, and it stop if is not correct
And the all HARDSPL is the same error! not pass from 0%
Thanks!!!
Try this
Oficial Vodafone Rom 1.93 ESN
Extracted from:
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=29059
good luck
carlis87 said:
Try this
Oficial Vodafone Rom 1.93 ESN
Extracted from:
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=29059
good luck
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Thanks! But this ROM is just with CID 111111 , and when I try to flash it not pass from 0%
try to load new hardspl
you can try to reload hardspl..
Update stops at 0%
Short answer: You're running the normal HardSPL and you're trying to flash an unsigned (not signed by olinex) ROM. You need the developer version which fixes the 0% issue. Link is at the bottom of this post. Read on to understand the difference between Standard/Developer Edition!
Long answer: First you need to understand that there are two definitions of "signed". HTC and the mobile operators sign ROMs so that the RUU flash utility allows them to be flashed. Usually this is what the word "signed" in the filename means.
Then there is another definition of signed: The developers of HardSPL introduced their own signing process. They want to ensure that people flashing cooked ROMs can rely on a certain quality standard. The normal version of HardSPL will only allow ROMs signed by OliNex to be flashed. If the ROM you are about to flash is signed, it will say so in the thread you got it from. If it isn't signed, you will need the developer version of HardSPL. That one will allow any ROM to be flashed. Get it at the bottom of this posting.
A note on this: The signing process by olinex makes sure that the ROM you're about to flash won't brick your device. It doesn't mean all other ROMs are necessarily evil.
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ERROR 262
the-funky said:
you can try to reload hardspl..
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I try with signed HARD-spl, but the same error 0% error 262
Nobody? have the solution??
Thanks!
Jordi