Hi, my brother is getting his xda 2 back and has asked me to install wm5 in it.
My questions are:
1. Do i need to simunlock his phone first, his phone is locked to smart philippines?
2. Is there anyway to backup his original rom, so i can flash it back in case he wants to downgrade back?
3. does upgrading your phone to wm5, simlock the phone again?
4 .Is it true that wm5 has problems regarding pocketie, camera button and loss of camera resolution?
Thanks in advance
1/3 roms and simlocks are never connected what so ever
changing rom will not sim lock or unlock (unless a tool to do so is autoloaded)
2 not sure what ppl mean if you have rom 1.72 and install 2005 and then install a 1.72 again you are back to your own rom not sure why one would want to backup the rom one had rather then just installing the same version again...
but if you mean your data then you can just use xbackup or spirite backup or activesync backup and restore that backup when you revert back to the rom version you had first.
4 if you read it in the 2005 forum and ppl dont have a fix you can find using search function then i guess so.
2. I wanted to restore the original rom, as in the rom itself. Just to be on the safe side.
the rom on your device is == 100% the same as the same rom version from the same operator's install files for that rom
so if you have 1.72 from tmobile and install 2005 and then get tmobiles install files for 1.72 and install that you have 100% the same device
with digital things everything is 0's and 1's
so there cant! be any difference between the rom from tmobile 1.72 you have and if you install 1.72 rom from tmobile
there is no hardcoded stuff which makes the rom of your device uniqe compared to every other device with the same rom
everything you need to know
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Himalaya
http://en.pdamobiz.com/en/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=62
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Greetings,
I'm currently in the process of having my I-Mate rom upgraded from version 1.66 to version 1.72 (I think) prior to upgrade I made a complete backup of everything that was on my device. The I-Mate representative told me however that it would not be advisable to restore my backup data after the upgrade. He did say that restoring appointments and contacts wouldnt be a problem.
Question for you all, CAN I RESTORE ALL BACK UP DATA AFTER ROM UPGRADE?? and if i do will it screw up my machine?
Cheers!
Best way it to use Activesync for that. After upgrade your device will see seen as 'new' by activesync.
You cold havre enable Permanent Save. But big chance that does not work when up / downgrading
Be carefull, i did it yesterday and i-mate hangs up. the messaje is "there is not enought memory" but there is no program running. I tried to install others rom but it not possible because the languaage. Im dessespetate.
Vodafone gave me the rom file. Is incredible. :!:
Be carefull, i did it yesterday and i-mate hangs up. the messaje is "there is not enought memory" but there is no program running. I tried to install others rom but it not possible because the languaage. Im dessespetate.
Vodafone gave me the rom file. Is incredible. :!:
i have
1.35 rom
1.27 radio
1.35 extrom
if i have my friend backup with good programs games etc
but my friend phone is not the same rom like i have
he got
1.31
1.21
1.31
and i take his backup and put in my device
so its not good or my rom and every thing will stay the same (i tried and now ilook at my device info its says my friend info)
so its only write that i have other rom but i still got my???
is that ok
sorry for the question my english not that good
well, technically speaking, if you were to overwrite everything into your phone, it should work as well. What backup software is he using though?
Look My Friend Got The Same Jasjam Like Me
He Got Imate Rom I Got Htc New Rom
I Wanted The Original Language From His Original Rom So I Put Spb Back Up And Make Back Up
I Took The Back Up To My Phone And Run It
So I Got Every Thing He Got Like Vthe Original Language
But I See That My Device Info Also Change To His Info
I Thing Its Only The Info It Cant Change The Ro Or Stuff Like That?
I upgraded my device to a new ROM. I did full backup with SPB Backup when I had an old ROM. Will I still have the new ROM after restoring backup? Or it changes to old ROM?
One of the backup software can be used for ROM upgrading. Check the forum on the backup guide by Menneisyys (I think).
I have found only one backup software which have posibility restore after ROM ugrade, it was Sprite backup 5.1. I tried it. It works but very bugy... I was need reinstal all programs manualy...
dainys said:
I have found only one backup software which have posibility restore after ROM ugrade, it was Sprite backup 5.1. I tried it. It works but very bugy... I was need reinstal all programs manualy...
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did you follow the upgrade mode faq? most ppl dont thats why the restores buggy. If you follow the faq from start to finish (including backing up the oldROM without pop accounts) then the restore should be perfect after a ROM upgrade
Hi everyone. I've been reading for a while and think I've now got enough threads, tools and comments to go ahead and upgrade my Vodafone Hermes to WM6 and one of the cooked ROMs arround.
My only concern is that I still do not have a clear picture about if it's possible to have a full backup of my current ROM as is today in the event my upgrade process is not succesfull (been positive here . I thought I could just pack my current ROM into my PC so I could later restore it but not at all sure how.
Any threads, links or tools would be appreciated. Thanks to everyone for their unvaluable work in this forum... what would we do without it!!!
Jose Luis
luison said:
I still do not have a clear picture about if it's possible to have a full backup of my current ROM as is today in the event my upgrade process is not succesfull (been positive here
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Absolutely ! SPB Backup and Sprite - two packages I know off. I've being using SPB for quite a while now. It does a complete snapshot of your device an in case your new ROM installation does not go smooth or you simply are not happy with it - just reflash with the orginal base ROM and execute the backup.exe file to return to the point where you started from. So the important thing to remember - before doing anything - make sure you have the original distro base of a ROM you are running right now and if you'll be flashing your device - ensure you have Hard SPL installed.
what is distro base of current rom and also hard spl? Sorry... I am so new to this world of flash upgrades and everything... I am also unsure about the official "official" release of the ROM that was postedlast month for the 8525. First question is... If this doesnt work or I dont like it... can i reinstall the upgrade that will be coming out that is official?
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what is distro base of current rom and also hard spl? Sorry... I am so new to this world of flash upgrades and everything... I am also unsure about the official "official" release of the ROM that was postedlast month for the 8525. First question is... If this doesnt work or I dont like it... can i reinstall the upgrade that will be coming out that is official?
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it is very simple. Just do a search for hermes unlocker. The current version is v3a. Or just follow this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293665&page=2
You will have to download that unlocker application and follow the instructions. After that, hard SPL and unlocker will be installed automatically. Then you need to buy Sprite Backup software for PPC (there is no good hacked version out there) and backup the phone using that ROM backup feature. After backup is done, it is safe to proceed to ROM upgrade. I would strongly recommend to do the backup before the upgrade because it's much safer. It will save you a lot of troubles if something goes wrong.
SPB Backup does full rom?
I've read some bad comments about SPB backup. I though it only performed backup of data and config and not full ROM, but Moisha's comment sounds like I am not right and is valid to restore from a faulty ROM update.
In any case I understand those are the 2 options and there is no free software available. If that is the case the Sprite Backup looks better to me so I'll have to diff into it.
If I go ahead I'll try to post something about backups as I've not found much info for newbies like me and this is probably the first thing to be done.
Thanks.
I know this sounds pretty dumb but If I wanted to change The current Rom I'm using How do i do that? Do I just Follow how i did the first time its found on how to Flashing your First GSM USA 1024LEO ONLY!! (For Noobs)
(cant Copy link cause im a new member, and yes Im a T-mobile user)
I also heard that you need a Gold Card on the Thread called.
([TUT] How to change from one official ROM to another (including language)
Then i found this Post:
"You only need gold card to flash a different regions Factory roms then what came with your phone was shipped with not version number. So if it is WWE and you want to flash a different region then you would need to use gold card. But to downgrade the Rom to the 1.48 then you will need to find the 1.48 Factory Rom that matches what your phone was shipped with. And if your phone is branded then you will need that 1.48 Origianal rom.
Remember when you flash back to a factory rom after HSPL is installed then you will need to re install HSPL again to flash custom roms because it changes it back to factory SPL.-FunMCRider"
So i only need to use a gold card When I'm Changing Regions?
So I'm pretty much confused
about how to change Roms...Helpz?
same question here!!
I have Kumars ROM But I want to change to another Rom.. Do I need to delete the Kumars Rom? Also...On my phone I installed a SPB Mobile Shell and I deleted it, But It seeems to grab a lot of space in my phone memory.
Please help
Thanks
TheFlatulentFox said:
I know this sounds pretty dumb but If I wanted to change The current Rom I'm using How do i do that? Do I just Follow how i did the first time its found on how to Flashing your First GSM USA 1024LEO ONLY!! (For Noobs)
(cant Copy link cause im a new member, and yes Im a T-mobile user)
I also heard that you need a Gold Card on the Thread called.
([TUT] How to change from one official ROM to another (including language)
Then i found this Post:
"You only need gold card to flash a different regions Factory roms then what came with your phone was shipped with not version number. So if it is WWE and you want to flash a different region then you would need to use gold card. But to downgrade the Rom to the 1.48 then you will need to find the 1.48 Factory Rom that matches what your phone was shipped with. And if your phone is branded then you will need that 1.48 Origianal rom.
Remember when you flash back to a factory rom after HSPL is installed then you will need to re install HSPL again to flash custom roms because it changes it back to factory SPL.-FunMCRider"
So i only need to use a gold card When I'm Changing Regions?
So I'm pretty much confused
about how to change Roms...Helpz?
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engelsione said:
I have Kumars ROM But I want to change to another Rom.. Do I need to delete the Kumars Rom? Also...On my phone I installed a SPB Mobile Shell and I deleted it, But It seeems to grab a lot of space in my phone memory.
Please help
Thanks
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this is why it is always said to search before you post. First off, since you're talking about changing a rom , sounds like you already tried a custom rom. Unless you flashed back to a stock rom, you already have hard spl, second when you flash a rom it formats the device by removing present rom and installing new rom, depending on who you talk to, some people recommend task 29 before a flash, let me just tell you that I think is a good thing if you want a clean flash, and no you don't need a gold card, the only reason I've ever heard of a gold card being used is for a bad flash. So to make it easier on you, here's the steps.
1.starting with a stock rom, you need hard spl(specific to device)
2.if you already flashed custom rom, and did hard spl before, then you don't need to do it a second time.
3.if you want, do the task 29(optional)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=644781
4.since new to the game of flashing! use the Mskip's noob guide for flashing, that you mentioned before to avoid any mistakes. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=653614
5.another option are radios, but you might want to check into that after you get the flashing thing down first.
Disclaimer!: These steps are to give you an idea on the usual steps on flashing roms, I'm under no circumstance responsable for your actions, if you decide to follow these steps please make sure you read up on these and understand them before proceeding, you don't want to end up with a fancy paper weight
Hi guys I have a HD2 (obviously says you's) that is locked to only installing Vodafone roms. Im stuck on rom 1.72 as Vodafone havent released any newer ones nor are they intending too!
I wanted to install hspl and install the newest htc stock rom. 3.03?
But I am aware that there is no hspl available that will allow you to do this.
So my question is, what is the newest Rom I can install that HSPL can do and where would I get it?
Thank you for your help
Mark
You can only install a stock Rom from your device.
This means if you have a branded device; you can only install stock rom this branded device.
BUT;
You have two solutions:
- Using a custom rom.
- Using the GoldCard solution/technique. in this case you can install stock rom 3.14
i'd suggest going for a custom ROM...the possibilities are endless, check out the ROM Dev. forum and pick the one that suits u best.
Hi thanks for your help. I'm trying the goldcard version now but need a little help please. When it says
1. Download your 3.14 Stock ROM from HTC, Links you will find here:XDA 623283
2. Extract your Stock ROM (RUU_Leo_S_HTC_XXX_3.14.XXX_Radio_15.42.50.11U_2.1 5 .50.14_LEO_S_Ship.exe)
3. Copy RUU_signed.nbh to your Goldcard and rename it to LEOIMG.nbh
(Use the “Explore” Feature of ActiveSync / MobileDeviceCenter)
What escatly does it mean? I have downloaded the rom which has a the name
"_HTCHD2_RUU_Leo_S_HTC_WWE_3.14.405.2_Radio_15.42.50.11U_2.15.50.14_LEO_S_Ship"
What do I do to this now to extract it? When I double click on it it just opens the programme. Could someone help me please.
Thank you
Its ok I worked out how to extract the file thanks. Hopefully it works now
Its still not working.
When I turn the phone off after following all the steps and hold volume down and press power button the bootloader screen laods but it doesnt load the LEOIMG.nbh.
At the bottom it just says 'Serial'.
What am I doing wrong? I have followed all the instructions
Just a morning Bump
You most probably must Format your SD Card,but from my bitter experiance I would consider the steps very carefully before flashing from an SD Card,I was lucky to bring my HD2 back to life after a day of bicking it.
I myself installed the HSPL tried out many custom ROMS but so far couldnt find one without a bug,one thing I noticed common with all of them:my WIFI suffered badly that was my main reason to go back to the stock ROM,which has good WIFI reception now as my laptop!!.
Even the new Stock 3.14 reception was not up to my current one.
This is just my experiance.