Explain HARD SPL vs CID unlock

[afterminute]

I want to install WM6 on my trinity and starting from zero:

So far I gathered that I either need to CID unlock or install HARD SPL.

If above is true what are the advantages/disadvantages one over another?
Does it make sense to do a superCID unlock and then install HARD SPL?

[racerx_]

Your device has a specific Carrier ID, which only allows you to install official ROMs from that carrier.. CID unlock allows you to install ROMs from any carrier. As far as i knew, CID unlock voids your warranty and *i think* is not reversible (correct me if i'm wrong someone)..

Hard-SPL gives you the same benefits as a CID unlock, allowing you to flash unsigned ROMs to your device. However, it is reversible, and Hard-SPL protects you in case of a bad flash (corrupted image or whatever) allowing your device to remain in bootloader rather than bricking forever.

I recommend hard-spl, but if you've CID unlocked then you should still use hard-spl for the protection it gives..

for flashing instructions you can check out my website (in my signature)

[darkvoid_66]

Hi,
Hi have a HTC p3600 CID locked if I HARD SPL the new WM6 roms will I be able to install default HTC WM5 roms ?!

Thank you!

[racerx_]

yeah you can

[Olipro]

not strictly true:

if you CID unlock, you will be able to flash any official HTC ROMs to the device.

with Hard-SPL, you will also be able to flash custom ROMs since the signature check is patched to always return true.

[afterminute]

Thanks for the help - good trinityguide for newbies. I just printed and will be using it.

[racerx_]

not strictly true:

if you CID unlock, you will be able to flash any official HTC ROMs to the device.

with Hard-SPL, you will also be able to flash custom ROMs since the signature check is patched to always return true.

ah i see.. so CID unlock still doesn't allow you to flash custom roms?