Cant upgrade my HTC to HardSPLv7

[laska@1502]

Hi Guys,

im trying to flash my HTC with HardSPLv7 following the www.mrvanx.org guide funny enough what happen is that the installer starts everything fine once the mobile device is going into the colored screen the installer waits for about 1 min. and then telling me that the installer is unable to connect to my device. Im using windows vista, and windows Mobile device At the moment I have windows 5 on the device

[jacoch]

I have never been able to flash HardSPLv7 using Vista. Same result. Unable to connect to device once in bootloader, although the HTC drivers have been updated. It works fine with other roms or radio upgrades. I had to use XP to flash it. Didn't search for a workaround as I still can boot XP.

[jcespi2005]

I have never been able to flash HardSPLv7 using Vista. Same result. Unable to connect to device once in bootloader, although the HTC drivers have been updated. It works fine with other roms or radio upgrades. I had to use XP to flash it. Didn't search for a workaround as I still can boot XP.

Really works for me... wath do you do?

[jacoch]

Have followed the tuto. Everything starts as usual. The TyTN goes into bootloader, but then the installer waits for some seconds and finally displays an error. Using XP it went fine. So I didn't search any longer. But my Vista should be fine as I have already flashed several roms and radio versions.

[jcespi2005]

Hi Guys,

im trying to flash my HTC with HardSPLv7 following the www.mrvanx.org guide funny enough what happen is that the installer starts everything fine once the mobile device is going into the colored screen the installer waits for about 1 min. and then telling me that the installer is unable to connect to my device. Im using windows vista, and windows Mobile device At the moment I have windows 5 on the device

Have followed the tuto. Everything starts as usual. The TyTN goes into bootloader, but then the installer waits for some seconds and finally displays an error. Using XP it went fine. So I didn't search any longer. But my Vista should be fine as I have already flashed several roms and radio versions.

Well, both are right, using Vista and following the MxVanx guide to upgrade HardSPLv7 dosn't work, cause last HardSPL force to use SSPL every time, and you can't mix two process...

So i think you can upgrade the HardSPL using Vista in this steps ...

1. Put SSPL in the PDA and execute it (tri-color screen) You can get SSPL from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293651
2. Connect the PDA and disable/kill WDCM
3. Download last CustomRUU from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298737
4. put last CustomRUU and RUU_signed.nbh from HardSPLV7 in same folder
5. execute RUUWarper.exe and select only 1.09 bootloader (cause this is BL version SSPL is based on). Don't select "It's HardSPL?" if you don't have previous version of HardSPL.
6. Next....

Good lock

[naxos]

Connect the PDA and disable/kill WDCM ----- how i can this ? -----

4. put last CustomRUU and RUU_signed.nbh ---- what is this ? ----from HardSPLV7 in same folder

thanks help me please

[jcespi2005]

Connect the PDA and disable/kill WDCM ----- how i can this ? -----

4. put last CustomRUU and RUU_signed.nbh ---- what is this ? ----from HardSPLV7 in same folder

thanks help me please

First is related to the Vista Upgrade guide... here:

http://www.mrvanx.org/cms/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23&Itemid=27

Second is related to the CustomRUU from OliPro... see this post:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298737

and the content for the file HartdSPLV7...

Take time to read...

[naxos]

thanks my friend

[jcespi2005]

thanks my friend

:) good lock

[boz]

The mrvanx guide is the best, the Vista help will enable you to flash, I do it myself no problem.

[zachquiel]

I wonder if it's possible to flash it using the sdcard method? (renaming the RUU_signed.nbh to HERMIMG.nbh?)

[walshieau]

I wonder if it's possible to flash it using the sdcard method? (renaming the RUU_signed.nbh to HERMIMG.nbh?)

no its not... hence the term "Hard" in HardSPL... hence cannot he overwritten... you need to use SSPL when overwriting the SPL...

[zachquiel]

Thanks for the quick answer!
I was just wondering about it since I just can't get vista to upgrade my Hermes... (The HTC USB sync device doesn't appear in the device manager, even though it connects fine with the WMDC)
Well, I guess i'll look for a Xp box.

Thanks again

[laska@1502]

I used a xp pc and just worked fine thanx for all your feedback and help:)

[bteljuice]

i downloaded spl but the but when i open the ruu wrapper it says error to initialize.can i get the proper file from somewhere else?or can someone link?

[boak]

Well, both are right, using Vista and following the MxVanx guide to upgrade HardSPLv7 dosn't work, cause last HardSPL force to use SSPL every time, and you can't mix two process...

So i think you can upgrade the HardSPL using Vista in this steps ...

1. Put SSPL in the PDA and execute it (tri-color screen) You can get SSPL from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=293651
2. Connect the PDA and disable/kill WDCM
3. Download last CustomRUU from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298737
4. put last CustomRUU and RUU_signed.nbh from HardSPLV7 in same folder
5. execute RUUWarper.exe and select only 1.09 bootloader (cause this is BL version SSPL is based on). Don't select "It's HardSPL?" if you don't have previous version of HardSPL.
6. Next....

Good lock
I've followed your instruction, but still not work, my Vista say that my USB cable is not connected despite formerly the active sync was successfully
please see the image

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/1369/clip3xa9.jpg

would you tell me more detail, I am very newbie, I've read and follow the Mrvanx instruction and totally not work for me.
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FYI
mine:
Herm100
IPL-1.04

Herm100
SPL-2.0.3

after I tapped the SSPL-HERM in the device, the boatloader goes to 1.09 des, but after I soft reset, it goes back to my old SPL.


your help will be very appreciated
thanks

[ultramag69]

Read post 1160 on page 116 of this thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=296722
Its for the sd card method, don't need pc.

You can also use this method to flash a new OS but just leave out steps 5 and 6. No need for sspl.exe after Hard SPL is installed.

Cheers...:D

[Evilscientist]

I had trouble with v7 as well..there IS now a version 9...which worked great with vista 32-bit

[ultramag69]

Hard SPL V9 is a developer SPL, unless you are developing softwares and ROMs for your Hermes its not recommended to flash this. There is NO advantage flashing V9 over V7 for the person who just wants to flash. In some cases it actually caused confusion and problems. You are allowed to use whatever you want but there is a reason we advocate Hard SPL V7 and NOT Hard SPL V9.

[baudolino]

I am new to hermes as I only used a wizard before. The HERMIMG/ Wrapper.exe spl update works fine. I got the same communication error 260 as shown above but I did not hit quit and the ROM flashed perfectly. The info on ppc screen should take precedence over what's on the PC screen. I also had to shut down all internal security features from McAfee, not just the internet firewalls.