I tried to understand the functionality and possibilities of the ROM Tools dutty´s NBH 1.1 and HTC ROM Tool of dark simpson.
The work great and are really easy to use.
I extracted successfully some different ROM components with dutty´s tool and build it together in a new way with the HTC Tool. For example i extracted a radio rom, build it in a new nbH file with HTC and flashed it to my pda - it works fine.
Questions to the profs:
Is it possible to change only the ExRom in this way, so that i can set only one extracted Extended ROM in HTC Tool (nothing else), getting a flashible rom?
For what purpose do i need the GP3 and GP4 SPLs and the IPL? I lost them blank by building the radio rom and it works.
I agree they are good tools - i use them likewise. Yes you can just flash extended rom - nb to nbh then flash.
You do not need spl ipl when flashing - in fact best leave then out - it greatly reduces the chances of bricking your device.
Thx - Hmmm !!?
In which cases do i need to put this files (GP3 SPL GP4 SPL and IPL) into the HTC Rom Tool building a new rom?
What ist real purpose? Normally i do not have to change them, but when why?
Is this the base or a part of a new bootloader or new OS architecture?
Part of the bootloader - thats why you can brick your device (has to return to manufacturer - cannot fix on the forum) if it goes wrong. An upgrade in spl ipl will possibly give a slight increase in boot time but nil else. So my advice is leave well alone. Most cooks concentrate on the os with maimach tools etc.. the tendecy now is to do little or nothing with the extended rom - and most cooks stay clear of ipl/spl upgrades.
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Where to get a WM6 CEOS.nbf file ?
since the Updater has 4.nbf files :
CEBL.nbf
CEOS.nbf
RadioFS.nbf
RadioOS.nbf
i guess the CEOS.nbf is the OS, if replacing it with WM6 nbf and trying if it works would harm the pda ?
which flash utility will you be using. If the rom is for the ipaq 6900 and formatted properly then it will not harm the pda. (but this rom does not exist) at lease we dont have it. So if you do this you can damage your pda. Which rom and utility are you planning on using?
*should* be doable
unless you replace nbf BL file (for bootloader) you should
always be able to enter BL mode even after catastrophic
flash failure. NOTE THOUGH: This is just pure speculation.
Yea but if i change the CEOS file with a standard, not modified for any phone WM6 image, should this work ??
afbcamaro : have a friend at HP who can make me and update with any CEOS file...
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If you replace any stock WM6 ROM file with the hp one, you should theoretically not harm the pda as long as the BL.nbf and radio nbf files are not used. but when using another rom and you find out it fails it wont do any good that the device is not harmed since it cant be brought back to stock because we have no stock rom CEOS.nbf and EXTRom.NBFs...... So until we have the stock firmware then yes it will make your device useless, but if we did; no it should not hurt it....
Please continue this thread at
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=315359
Thank you!
What a numpty!
I was trying to get HTC Home Weather working thru T-Mobile UK using v1.5HTCHomeproxy0409.cab (without success), so went into the registry using Total Commander to check the Proxy settings.
Unfortunately I got as far as \\\Registry\HKLM and was trying to double click the "Software" folder but instead it went into edit folder name mode and whilst distracted by the wife managed to change the folder name to "n"
Whatever I try, I can't rename it "Software". I've tried creating a new "Software" folder and copying the files across, but a few won't copy:
/Apps/Shared/ "\Windows\mscoree.dll" and
/Apps/Shared/ "\Windows\Intellipad.dll" and
plus some .NET Compact Framework files in /Microsoft/ folder - but I'm guessing these are something the prev user had and wont affect the normal functions / programmes I will use
so... is there any way I can put the files I moved from
\\\Registry\HKLM\Software back, do I need to etc ????
Would appreciate a bit of advice from someone less accident prone!!!!
Its a (recently bought off eBay) , ex T Mob (UK I think) unbranded with HTC home etc. Can't work out how to see what version of HTCHome was on, but guess I've written over it with the proxy.cab now - the icons have changes and have lost today screen battery indicator, but that's a problem for another day!
Not sure what the ROM is, if its an original or cooked (OS ID looks normal to me, WM5?), but ExtROM looks like its been hacked by its name - dferriera WM5SE
G4 Wizard
ipl 2.21.0001
spl 2.21.0lip
gsm (radio?) 02.71.11
os 2.26.10.2 WWE
Well, if it wont change back, you can always hard reset or reflash to a new ROM...and if you do the later, all of the prerequisites have been done for you, you have HardSPL allplied already, and the correct radio ROM version for most of the ROMs, so you can flash away!
Thanks Ashasaur.
As you've probably noted from my profile and foolish behaviour, I'm new to this, does anyone mind just explaining the above comments on the ROM flash for me please?
-all of the prerequisites (?) have been done for you
-you have HardSPL (?) applied already: Is this related to the Server Proxy I've been trying to patch to HTC home for the weather fix?
-and the correct radio ROM version for most of the ROMs: does that mean I need to be careful I pick a ROM to match my radio version somehow?
If I can't find a way to rename the registry file, I'll have to go for a hard reboot, ROM flashing will be my next project once I feel I've done enough reading to understand what I'm doing and what not to do!
Thanks.
In order:
1-Prerequisites)-You have got HardSPL flashed succesfully to your device which leads to;
2-HardSPL)-Since you have a G4 device, in order to flash a non-carrier ROM you have to have HardSPL applied to your device, and you can tell that yours has been done by your IPL and SPL. Your IPL or 2.21.0001 indicates that you have a G4 Wizard, and your SPL or 2.21.Olip means that you have HardSPL applied already, otherwise you would have had to do it in order to be able to flash any ROMs...which leads to;
3-Radio)-What I mean by correct radio for most of the ROMs is that 2.71.11 is regarded as one of the more stable radio ROMs out there, and together with version 2.19.X, they are the preferred versions, though any version will work with any ROM, some work better than others.
Hope that helps!
Yes it does, thanks - especially now it has prompted me to read the wiki on hardSPL.
So maybe flashing a new ROM is not too far away...
Does the ROM contain the Windows operating system, in which case can I upgrade to WM6 / 6.1 (version currently says WM5) on my device, will I find a selection with info on what's in them on the downloads pages? (can't get access right now for some reason)
Cheers
I just did this today with my Touch Pro, it's alarmingly easy to break your device like this.
I think I have it fixed ... after I made the mistaken renaming, the device had locked up (or grown very slow) so I soft reset it. That rebuilt a large portion of the Software folder. After that, I copied the remaining keys in the renamed folder to clipboard and overwrote whatever was in the new Software folder.
Phone seems to be back to normal, but I'll be on the lookout for anything that didn't quite work. If that's the case I may have to hard reset.
@burnsy, yes, most of the download pages contain what the ROMs have in them, but I would look at my review thread in the Wizard Mobile 6 section...its called ROM Features......such such such, its got a list and ratings of the ROMs that you may find interesting.
Nice one ashasaur, sounds like just what I want. Should keep me off he streets...
Dr G, seems you're getting on a bit better than I am - my device won't let me copy all the files into the new folder. Noticed that I can receive but no longer send email, even after deleting and reinstalling my account, but that could equally have been caused by the htc home proxy files I was playing with!
I feel a hard reset coming on...
any idea if there is one or point me in the direction to create one?
if there isnt one i would appreciate any help in creating one.
this would be cdma and gsm both
bump one time to see if anyone wants to walk a guy through HSPL installation/creation
I'm not aware of any tools to extract or create ROM images for this device (SBF format if I recall?)
Without the ability to modify a Moto Q ROM, what use is Hard-SPL?
there actually is a new rom created for the device WM 6.1 yet everytime we flash it it bricks the phone
so naturally there must be a HSPL that needs to be created correct?
Hii i have elfin and not unlocked my elfin but still i can load any rom in my elfin have loaded 6.1,6.5,and many more.
Want to know will be posting procedure to SAFELY can be loaded in to your HTC MOBILE
miteysh.
mitesh20360 said:
Hii i have elfin and not unlocked my elfin but still i can load any rom in my elfin have loaded 6.1,6.5,and many more.
Want to know will be posting procedure to SAFELY can be loaded in to your HTC MOBILE
miteysh.
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can u please put a little more light on this
mitesh20360 said:
Hii i have elfin and not unlocked my elfin but still i can load any rom in my elfin have loaded 6.1,6.5,and many more.
Want to know will be posting procedure to SAFELY can be loaded in to your HTC MOBILE
miteysh.
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couple of questions I wanna ask u..
1. when u bought ur device was it a brand new one or a used one??
2.are u sure ur device is not locked?? did u check you your IPL??
3.what is your IPL/SPL compination??
hope that's not much.. thanks
and by lock, are we talking about cid-lock or sim-lock?
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and by lock, are we talking about cid-lock or sim-lock?
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Yeahhh... i was thinking about it too
Answers!!!!!!
I bought my elfin in the year 2008.
not knowing how to use after few months i flashed elf rom and found that my device was restarting and of no use....
i learned about unlocking from this website after seating hours and hours.
i have gsm one.
elfin.
How to flash any rom...
I have original rom loaded and with ipl/spl of 2.xx
but now i have ipl/spl 3.14.com.
loaded more that 100's of roms of 6., 6.1, 6.5.
any rom.
first of all you need to know your device configuration to load any rom.
if you have detailed configuration then you can load it.
currently loaded wm6.5 28011 onyx. rom.
radio : 3.34
procedure!!!!!!
i will be enclosing the safe procedure for flashing...
no worry.....
you will learn to load and make your own flash...
give to few days time..
mitesh20360 said:
I have original rom loaded and with ipl/spl of 2.xx
but now i have ipl/spl 3.14.com.
loaded more that 100's of roms of 6., 6.1, 6.5.
any rom.
first of all you need to know your device configuration to load any rom.
if you have detailed configuration then you can load it.
currently loaded wm6.5 28011 onyx. rom.
radio : 3.34
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if your spl says spl 3.14.com.... it means you have done HSPL... and thats the normal thing everybody do to go in for safe cookedroms flashing..
sorry bro there is nothing special about your case
opss!!!
but i have changed he ipl/spl/radio/flashed/many roms/ changed pagepool file/ all that can brick a fone..
i have recently edited the onyx rom 6.5 28011 and flashed for my htc
if you want you can also just i will put links n procedure to flash the rom.
ok. so will you put the links to the procedure. well coz after upgrading ur spl/ipl you can flash any rom you want.
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srgudhka said:
ok. so will you put the links to the procedure. well coz after upgrading ur spl/ipl you can flash any rom you want.
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well
i not that i can load any rom my making rom.
like wise any specific rom i s made for specific mobile so as i make any rom specific for my mobilbe and even fon's battery level is 10% then also i can easily flash rom its in secs. and easily configure my cell easily..
mitesh20360 said:
well
i not that i can load any rom my making rom.
like wise any specific rom i s made for specific mobile so as i make any rom specific for my mobilbe and even fon's battery level is 10% then also i can easily flash rom its in secs. and easily configure my cell easily..
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rather than keeping it a secret you should share your knowledge. everyone know one can cook a rom and flash it on his mobile. i suggest please be clear with your english.
no secret
sorry for my bad english.....
give me few days i will have to give link to software and procedure.
if any thing goes wrong with procedure then cell will brick and have hard format with no data in it.!!
so
its not any secret it is for knowledge.......
any can do it...!!!
Procedure for flashing (how i am flashing rom)
I have phone elfin 128mb ram.What you want softwares:
1) device info software for information regarding your device.
2) rom extractor... htc rom image editor version 0.4.0.51
AnDim
3) ROM builder. With this tool you can build a ROM (*.nbh)
from a rom parts (*.nb) in a comfortable interface.
by - Alexander "Dark Simpson" Simonov.
you can flash rom compatible with your CID (country/caller id) i.e. rom that you are going to flash must have cid of your phone.
steps:
Connect your Phone and establish Activesync Connection
find following for flashing:
Device ID : ELF0******
CID : ur cid. of phone.
GSM.nb radio file
IPL_H3.nb ipl h3 file
OS.nb os file extracted from built rom.
SPL.nb spl file
For deviceID you need to have software called deviceinfo.exe
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=418892&page=18
download link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129675&d=1258726424
then download any rom say onyx 6release. latest.
http://www.mediafire.com/?vjey0kz5ng0
then you will get RUU_signed.nbh
extract OS.nh from RUU_signed.nbh
save to one folder.
then you will need.
GSM.nb radio file
IPL_H3.nb ipl h3 file
SPL.nb spl file
extract same from follwoing links:
radio: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=527048
choose as per yuor choice.
same extract
GSM.nb from *.nbh and save to folder.
similarly do for ipl/spl.
so you have following files needed for making your compatible rom:
IPL_H3.nb ipl h3 file
SPL.nb spl file
GSM.nb radio file
OS.nb os file extracted from built rom.
Step 2:
Now make rom for your elfin
you need to have software called
ROM builder. With this tool you can build a ROM (*.nbh)
from a rom parts (*.nb) in a comfortable interface.
Alexander "Dark Simpson" Simonov
link:http://www.real-radio.ru/htcrt/download/htcrt.zip
download the tool run in your pc, a pic that i have attached of that software.
then
run htcrt.exe
then start,
then ROM builder,
choose ur phone.
in that choose the relevant options for your phone/requirement
put Model ID:, Country ID:, Version: 3.14.706.02
language:WWE
firmware contents:
load all that you have stored in your folder the files you want.
IPL_H3.nb ipl h3 file
SPL.nb spl file
GSM.nb radio file
OS.nb os file extracted from built rom
then press
Build!
you will find that you have give name to your file named it
RUU_signed and it will make rom for your phone.
after it is completed it shows everythings seems to be ok
then close you have build your own rom compatible with your mobile.
RUU_signed.nbh
now flash it to your mobile.
how will you?????
steps:
have custome ruu files in one folder
following files must be there:
RUU_signed.nbh
EnterBootloader.exe
ErrorBattery.fig
ErrorUSB.fig
ModelID.fig
rapitool.exe
ROMUpdateUtility.exe
RUUGetInfo.exe
RUUResource.dll
Temp.bat
then run
ROMUpdateUtility.exe..
must connect your phone through usb.
start your phone pressing camera key you will see triple colour screen showing ipl/spl/
blue,green,red.
flash it from pc.
after every thing is over your will get message update complete.
your will get your rom flashed. but every data before flash must be back up.
this is bit lengthy but easy to use and flash....
if found probs reply me
well good one. tried it. works. but this is a lengthy process. rather dont you think cid unlocking it once will allow you to flash as many roms as you want. once you have unlocked it you just need to a custom ruu and a rom file. thats it. rest you know how to go about. i appreciate your method.
edit: wrong post - plz delete
Salve! I have a SIM lock Elfin KPN Netherlands. You can unlock? Not allow me to rewrite the IPL and SPL.
People,
Problem: I want to upgrade my HTC Touch Viva to Win Mo 6.5.
Riders: I want to ensure that if required, I can flash the HTC original ROM that the company gave on phone. I have already downloaded original ROM from amarkangda 's thread.
My Status: I had an Asus P320 which I had upgraded to Win Mo 6.5. It involved copying the flash.bin (or whatever it was) to mem card, boot it with some keys pressed (service mode or somethin like that) and it took on from there.
Requirements: I am too confused with SPL and what not since this is my first HTC phone. Can anyone please provide a complete step by step (Bullet Point wise) guide as to what I have to do to upgrade the phone to Windows Mobile 6.5.
I tried the search function but was not able to find anything. If there is something and you know a link to it, please provide it. I will be highly obliged.
do hard reset fast
see the link for flashing ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446446)
I Agree
I think that "The N00b's Guide to Flashing Opal" really is needed...
i mean, yes, there are a couple of guides with some information on "how to" but nothing complete and simple enough for noobs... there are a lot of new HTC users that have never flashed a phone before and have no idea how to do it, and even some experienced users on flashing other brands (mi personal experience, i used to flash motorola V3, Z6 and L7i) but get really lost when it comes to flashing HTC.
And after i learned i tried to help other new users but without success (see post 4 and 5 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=638911).
A complete guide should be made with all the terminology explained, the most common methods to flash, where to find stock roms, what kind of custom roms are there (ej. Light rom, cooked rom, what winmo ver is it using and pros and cons on all of them, etc.) all the software needed and a step by step guide with FAQ included. it should be community maintained to keep it always up-to-date.
I'll offer my help for anything needed and for Spanish translation.
@ mehulkarate
@mehulkarate
i'm sorry that this is just a copy and paste (and a bit of editing) from another post that i wrote, but i'll be easier for you:
I had the exact same problem when i first started to flash htc opal... didn't know how to do it, and didn't know what rom to use... maybe someone should create a complete, step by step guide (flashing opal for dummies) and post it as sticky...
ok, here it goes...
Flashing:
0.- if you'll be using a cooked rom (a modified Rom), you'll need to do a hardSPL. check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446446 (HardSPL is basically the way to remove the drm lock on the phone)
1.- Make sure that you have activesync if you are using windows xp or windows device manager if you are using windows vista and the latest version of .net framework installed on your pc.
2.- unzip the new rom files on a folder somewhere accesible (desktop for example)
3.- connect the device as an activesync conection, make sure the battery is charged 50% or more
4.- just run the RUU installer (Rom Update Utility), sometimes named CustomRUU.
5.- Follow the onscreen instructions.
YOU ARE DONE.
that's it... no complications, no special drivers, no weird commands or files to copy and paste. so simple. Just one thing: make sure you don't disconect usb during rom update.
so, resumed: Download Rom, Connect activesync, run RUU, done.
About what's the best 6.5 rom: PhamQuang. check for the latest on the rom development section. but different users will recommend different roms, so i'll recommend to try several before sticking to a particular one.
great...
su8044 said:
@mehulkarate
0.- if you'll be using a cooked rom (a modified Rom), you'll need to do a hardSPL. check here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=446446 (HardSPL is basically the way to remove the drm lock on the phone)
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if he isn't going to use a cooked rom (modified rom) what should he be doing flashing???
neways...good of you to help noobies out.
@mohitkumar
there is an alternate way to do the same: which one is harder or easier is up to you
RUU (Rom Update Utility) via SDCard (your memory card) search for it in the forum.
Thanks Guyz.
So HardSPL has to be done, there is no escaping doing that?
Do I absolutely need to have DotNet on my PC? (I do not particularly like it, it slows down my PC)
Since I have already upgraded the Asus P320 from SD card, that will always be an option for me. Any ideas or links to rom which i can just put in sdcard, boot in service mode(or whatever with that volume down key pressed thingy) and it takes on from there, no hardspl etc? Just like i did for the Asus P320..
Especially if it saves me from going through installing .net on PC.
Yes
as far as i know: Yes and Yes... there's no scaping hardSLP because that's the one that'll let you install a modified rom... And .Net is needed because all update utilities will use it (HardSPL and RUU)...
But as Freelancer81 said, there's an alternate way to install a custom RUU through the SD card for the Opal too, i'll let you find that out on your own because i have never used that method nor have any previous experience on similar methods.... maybe you wont need HardSPL and .NET this way.
I'm searching for Volunteers to create the noobs guide to flashing opal... anyone willing to help PM me.
Hmm, so i will search for a ROM that can be installed from the card. May be, just may be, it can be done without the HardSPL thing.
If that fails, I will stick it up and go with process given here.
mohitkumar said:
Hmm, so i will search for a ROM that can be installed from the card. May be, just may be, it can be done without the HardSPL thing.
If that fails, I will stick it up and go with process given here.
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As far as i know you cant install any cooked rom via SD card with out hardspl only official roms can be flashed via SD without hardspl. Bro if you are so afraid about ur warranty then i would suggest u to use default os for more time, or install hardspl u can retain ur warranty by flashing stock spl when needed.