[solution] G4 SoftSPL Flash any ROM to CID locked G4 [UPDATED]

[the-equinoxe]

HTC Wizard SoftSPL (sSPL) For G4 Wizards

FAQ:
What is SoftSPL?
-SoftSPL is a patched SPL that will temporary unlock your CID (untill reboot).
-It will be copied to your device and loaded (BUT NOT FLASHED!), the device is tricked to believe it has SuperCID (More accuratly g_cKeyCardSecurityLevel will be 0 ).

Why Temporary?
-1st because of warranty, since there is no CID block written, warranty isn't void
-2nd with this tool it's not necesarry to have a permanently unlocked CID.
-3rd it's safe, it doesn't flash CID block or IPL/SPL by it's own, but choose your ROM you want to flash wisely!

Isn't shelltool the same?
-no shelltool will strip the rom, and then flash it with pdocwrite, where sSPL is a bootloader which says it has supercid, thus tricking the RomUpdateUtility.

But can I make it permanent?
-Yes it can make it semi permanent, with HardSPL (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=332320) (it's the same trick, but now a patched SPL is flashed to device).

What does Soft SPL change on my device?
-nothing, it's loaded into memory. Only the ROM you choose to flash with the RUU will change your device.



USE AT OWN RISK

How To use?

If you don't know what a G4 safe ROM is, don't even try to upgrade!
WILL NOT WORK IN VISTA
-Unzip SoftSPL.zip
-copy the nk.nbf file from desired G4 safe ROM to the SoftSPL folder
-Fully Connect to ActiveSync
-Run START-sSPL.exe
-the Screen of your Device will turn white, don't panic, this is normal
-SoftSPL will now run the RUU, proceed as usual (the screen of the wizard will stay white during whole process, again don't panic!)
DO NOT PROCEED WITH RUU if the screen isn't WHITE, OR when in bootloader SPL version isn't 2.21.olip

G4 Safe means:
-No IPL/SPL and no Extended ROM.


Many Thanks Go to:

Olipro: For patching the latest SPL

SAA044: For testing all the versions, and keeping his head cool when the first hardSPL killed his Wizard (beyond repair!), and for keeping on testing the new versions with his brand new Wizard!

Whiterat: For all his technical and moral support, without him it wouldn't have excisted.

Pof & Des: From whom I took the idea, and some of the scripts.

NB. This sSPL is not for G3, it will proceed with updating, but in the end OS will not be written, tested it with my own G3. Beware of the SPL/IPL (there is danger to flash G4 spl on your G3 due to the fact you are using a G4 sSPL, the RUU will probably think it's running from a G4 device!).
NB.2 If you want to mtty in stead of flashing a ROM, place mtty in the folder and rename it 2.exe ;)

I updated the file for a confirmed working RC1 (v0.1) WITH the missing dll

23.09.07
Some people reported that enable rapi does not always work, if that is the case for you, you can try to replace the original enable-rapi with the one attached here.

[peter petrelli]

Well Done Eqx and Well Done to everybody else involved.

I look forward to giving this a go.

[randomgoon]

This is great work.. I will try this first thing in the morning.. :D

[zizozeidan]

First of all many thanks for ur effort.
second-should i back to the love room befor flashing this room or i can flash directly from any room?
third - with shell tool if any problems happend i can back to love room and retry again. is it possible here also?
forth - is soft room = new room without spl & ipl?
awaiting ur reply & thanks again for ur hard work

[the-equinoxe]

First of all many thanks for ur effort.
second-should i back to the love room befor flashing this room or i can flash directly from any ROM?
third - with shell tool if any problems happend i can back to love room and retry again. is it possible here also?
forth - is soft (safe?) ROM = new ROM without spl & ipl?
awaiting ur reply & thanks again for ur hard work

First, you're welcome.
2nd Please keep in mind you need IPL/SPL 2.xx.00001 for WM6 (use the latest officcial one from your provider)
3rd It's not different from an ordinary flash, you can go back to any ROM that is G4 safe.
4rd G4 safe means no IPL/SPL (Extended ROM hasn't been tested yet)

[zizozeidan]

thanks bro for ur quick reply & i will try it as soon as TNT5 release.(inshaa-allah)

[mohen]

it's sound pretty easy ... i'mma try it 2marow as well .
thanks for everything

[zizozeidan]

42 person's were downloded without any comments. your feedback is very important to other's.
yalla come on

[The_Font]

Thanks!! I wil post the results a soon as i flash a new ROM

[dharvey4651]

Thanks!! It's 2:33 in the morning where I live and I just found this. Am trying now. Will report results.

[thomme]

I tried it and it didn't work. But it was probaly my fault.

Would anyone be so friendly posting some G4 Save-Roms. I think a lot of us guys aren't sure wich are save and wich aren't.

Thank you
thomme

[saa044]

For anyone interested i did it like this!!!!

1. Flashed back to latest origenal rom.

2. Copied the file into shelltool directory to verify the ipl/spl status. (Normally most roms here dont have ipl/spl in it, never hurts to check though.

3. Used wizard service tool to make sure the enable rapi command is installed on device.

4. Copied the desired nk.nbf file into softspl (root) folder.

5. Ran the main exe file without errors and had wm6 flashed successfully.:)

[the-equinoxe]

For anyone interested i did it like this!!!!

1. Flashed back to latest origenal rom.

2. Copied the file into shelltool directory to verify the ipl/spl status. (Normally most roms here dont have ipl/spl in it, never hurts to check though.

3. Used wizard service tool to make sure the enable rapi command is installed on device.

4. Copied the desired nk.nbf file into softspl (root) folder.

5. Ran the main exe file without errors and had wm6 flashed successfully.:)

The only difference now is that there is a ROM folder now ;)

[saa044]

I tried it and it didn't work. But it was probaly my fault.

Would anyone be so friendly posting some G4 Save-Roms. I think a lot of us guys aren't sure wich are save and wich aren't.

Thank you
thomme

Most of the roms on this page should be G4 safe.
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=wizard_WM_6

The ones I have tested up till now is the wrcx, TNT and SNE 3 ones. Try what I said in my previous post, that might also work for you. :) What error did you get by the way, a 620 errors that said it could not communicate with device?

[saa044]

The only difference now is that there is a ROM folder now ;)

:D yup, that is nice.

[dharvey4651]

I tried and it didn't work at all. I tried 3 times already from the time I downloaded the rar and still no success.

First time I tried it I had Titanium 2 installed and it was a no go even though the IPL/SPL were 2.26.0001

Then I tried twice using the official T-Mobile rom with IPL/SPL 2.26.0001 and followed the directions provided to a t and no success...

I am going to try once more tonight since it is 3:25am and then im giving up for the night.

Oh and I am trying to flash faria's rom. Think that might have something to do with it?

[saa044]

I tried and it didn't work at all. I tried 3 times already from the time I downloaded the rar and still no success.

First time I tried it I had Titanium 2 installed and it was a no go even though the IPL/SPL were 2.26.0001

Then I tried twice using the official T-Mobile rom with IPL/SPL 2.26.0001 and followed the directions provided to a t and no success...

I am going to try once more tonight since it is 3:25am and then im giving up for the night.

Oh and I am trying to flash faria's rom. Think that might have something to do with it?

Can you give us more detail to where you get the error and what it is? Also did you flash origenal rom with softspl or bootloader? Oh and if your device asks for permission to load the dll files it wont work.

[dferreira]

4rd G4 safe means no IPL/SPL (Extended ROM hasn't been tested yet)

I have a CID Locked G4 and I can flash using RUU any ExtendedRom :)

[saa044]

I tried and it didn't work at all. I tried 3 times already from the time I downloaded the rar and still no success.

First time I tried it I had Titanium 2 installed and it was a no go even though the IPL/SPL were 2.26.0001

Then I tried twice using the official T-Mobile rom with IPL/SPL 2.26.0001 and followed the directions provided to a t and no success...

I am going to try once more tonight since it is 3:25am and then im giving up for the night.

Oh and I am trying to flash faria's rom. Think that might have something to do with it?

Contact me via msn at danie_breden@msn.com I will try me best to help u, but eventually EquinoXe is the master here.

[dharvey4651]

Can you give us more detail to where you get the error and what it is? Also did you flash origenal rom with softspl or bootloader? Oh and if your device asks for permission to load the dll files it wont work.

Here is exactly what my device is doing:

I flash back to the official T-Mobile WM5 rom for the 2.26.0001 IPL/SPL adn then let customization finish and then try to softSpl but with no success. On my MDA, it asks me to confirm something and the screen never turns white like it is supposed to do.

I have tried this several ways and on 2 different roms.

I have tried flashing back to T-Mobile official but skip customization 2 times and use softSpl to flash faria's rom and it failed. I tried once after waiting untill customization is complete and installing faria's rom and it failed once again.

I also tried installing cert_SPCS.cab and installing enablerapi.cab prior to running softSpl 2 different times, once before customization and once after customization. both times failed. this time I was using Black Diamond 2.0 instead of faria's rom to see if it was just the rom.

Not once did I ever get the white screen and not once did it flash successfully using this method.(At least not for me)

[thomme]

I tried to flash twice now.

first I noticed my sceen doesn't turn white. It looks like it looks it usualy does when flashing.

And then after the Pc tells me sucsess
The PDA restart, but only goes to the bootloader.

[Teimujin]

Hello,

I've got a Qtek 9100 G4 2.17.0001 os 2.17.7.6

I tried Twice to use softspl, no error screen flash appear normal (progress bar) with wcrx3 rom but no success.

I flash the normal qtek FR rom then retried but no success.

any help is welcome

thanks

[the-equinoxe]

Here is exactly what my device is doing:

I flash back to the official T-Mobile WM5 rom for the 2.26.0001 IPL/SPL adn then let customization finish and then try to softSpl but with no success. On my MDA, it asks me to confirm something and the screen never turns white like it is supposed to do.

I have tried this several ways and on 2 different roms.

I have tried flashing back to T-Mobile official but skip customization 2 times and use softSpl to flash faria's rom and it failed. I tried once after waiting untill customization is complete and installing faria's rom and it failed once again.

I also tried installing cert_SPCS.cab and installing enablerapi.cab prior to running softSpl 2 different times, once before customization and once after customization. both times failed. this time I was using Black Diamond 2.0 instead of faria's rom to see if it was just the rom.

Not once did I ever get the white screen and not once did it flash successfully using this method.(At least not for me)


Please delete sspl-s.nb and HaRET.exe in the following dir:
Drive X:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data
Then try again.

[dharvey4651]

Please delete sspl-s.nb and HaRET.exe in the following dir:
Drive X:\Documents and Settings\USERNAME\Local Settings\Application Data
Then try again.

Those files do not exist under that directoty on my PC. I looked and then looked again but theyre not there....

I think im stuck with shelltools...

[thomme]

I don't have the files either.

[Teimujin]

Nope no files on my computer like you said

[the-equinoxe]

Nope no files on my computer like you said

They should be in:
C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\


Het volume in station C heeft geen naam.
Het volumenummer is 78D1-491E

Map van C:\Documents and Settings\EqX\Local Settings\Application Data

12-09-2007 11:48 82.000 cecopy.exe
12-09-2007 11:48 72.181 Cert_SPCS.cab
12-09-2007 11:48 81.971 cerun.exe
12-09-2007 11:48 229 EnableRapi.cab
12-09-2007 11:48 162.200 itsutils.dll
12-09-2007 11:48 53.248 Process.exe
12-09-2007 11:48 90.112 prun.exe
12-09-2007 11:48 647.168 psetmem.exe
12-09-2007 11:48 393.216 sspl-s.nb





saa044 could you upload the latest version I send you?
The one you tested monday, the automatic one.
Lets test if it does the same for those users who can't use the clean version.

[saa044]

This is quite strange, as both versions worked on my pc, and for flashing I run a stripped down version of xp. Are you guys trying to do this in Windows Vista? I tested all these in windows xp with great success. Ask Equinoxe to upload beta 1 if he allows it or I can also, wich consisted out of batch (.bat) files, that one worked great. I have beta 1 with me but unfortunately can and will not upload it without his permission. I can also add that wizard service tool did the trick for me. I will test RC1 and final release again and give feedback when I have done so.

Here is the Rc1 release.

Rapidshare
http://rapidshare.com/files/55116163/SoftSPL-RC1.rar
Savefile
http://www.savefile.com/files/1049393

[Teimujin]

No french Windows XP SP2 gueniune

File sspl-s.nb only appaer when I launch the softspl but HaRET.exe is not appearing

I delete it when it appears but no change normal firmware upgrade with progress bar

[the-equinoxe]

This is quite strange, as both versions worked on my pc, and for flashing I run a stripped down version of xp. Are you guys trying to do this in Windows Vista? I tested all these in windows xp with great success. Ask Equinoxe to upload beta 1 if he allows it, wich consisted out of batch (.bat) files, that one worked great. I have beta 1 with me but unfortunately can and will not upload it without his permission. I can also add that wizard service tool did the trick for me, as mine didnt flash without it.

@saa044 I am @ work, so I don't have access to the files :(
Did you retest with the version I posted today?
It has small changes to make the dir cleaner (lesser files).

If it fails on your PC also, you can upload the latest version you tested with great success (RC1 it was I think).
Let me know (by PM) if the haret loads fully, and the sspl also.

To all others:
This should have been a "one button click" solution, this is the way we tested and succeed!

The files in the Local Settings\Application Data I listed in the former post can all be deleted.
The SoftSPL.exe will renew them.
A bad unpacked file could cause a non loading sSPL..

After the softspl was placed on the phone, don't disconnect it, and don't start activesync!
If the screen isn't white, don't proceed with the Ruu, only if the screen is white or the SPL shown has version 2.18.olip (can't because haret doesn't rebuild the screen).

[Teimujin]

I've done what you ask, activesync is killed by softspl and not loaded after, your program don't show any error, but I don't have a white screen always the same 3 color then screen with progress bar for normal flashing

I've seen that softspl is loaded but no error

SPL is still 2.17.0001

[saa044]

Ok im gonna be booting into xp now to test all the verions I have including the new one. I said earlier I couldidnt flash without service tool, but that was with beta one, not the latest two, so keep that in mind. :)

[the-equinoxe]

I've done what you ask, activesync is killed by softspl and not loaded after, your program don't show any error, but I don't have a white screen always the same 3 color then screen with progress bar for normal flashing

I've seen that softspl is loaded but no error

SoftSPL is only loaded if your screen is white, OR if the SPL version in the tree-color screen hasSPL: 2.16.olip
Note the OLIP @ the end of the SPL!
If you have something different, you haven't got the sSPL but the original bootloader, in that case, haret did a F*ck-up.
Then you need to delete the files I mentioned earlier, try again, or try the RC1.

You can safely use the sSPL-RC1 file saa044 has posted:
unpack to root (c:\sspl)
put nk.nbf to folder
run the "START-sSPL.exe"

[Razuddin]

Thank you for this software as it is much appreciated. I am also having problems with this method like others.

I tried the soft spl but it didnt work. My phone was turned on (Not in bootloader) and i connected it to the computer and ran the software but nothing happened. no white screen and the screen came up with the update utility. but i knew it didnt put the new spl on it so i didnt run it.

Then i removed the files in application data like you said and it didnt work again. Then i tried the soft spl rc1 but whenever i click on the soft spl rc1 icon nothing comes up. Do i do all this with the phone in bootloader or with the phone turned on. Any help is much appreciated.

Thank you

[thomme]

C:\sspl>START-sSPL.exe
ERROR: LoadLibrary p2x588.dll failed


I get this error. Would you be so kind telling me what I maybe have done wrong? :D

[Teimujin]

Exactly the same error on my side.

[Teimujin]

It seem to say "Failed to ??" but screen goes to fast to read anything, it's after lodaing sspl

Any debug mode available ?

[the-equinoxe]

It seem to say "Failed to ??" but screen goes to fast to read anything, it's after lodaing sspl

Any debug mode available ?




Well, I can't work this out from work.

Please cease testing, and trying.
I'll give it a good look tonight, and release a batchfile version.

[Teimujin]

Ok thanks for your effort :)

[badguy999]

Yeah the-equinoxe . Really big thanks for your time ,knowledge and effort. People like you make the mobile world better. :)

Looking forward to upgrade aku on my g4.

[the-equinoxe]

Did anybody try an hardreset (reset & voicedial & commanager button) before trying the sspl (from the topicstart)?

[thomme]

No but I installed an orginal ROM, doesn't do it the thing?

[the-equinoxe]

No but I installed an orginal ROM, doesn't do it the thing?

that is practicly the same, cleans up the system..

[Teimujin]

I also installed original rom before, from that I need to recalibrate and put settings like a brand new qtek

I will do what the_equinoxe said : wait until further instructions :p

[Razuddin]

Ive tried doing a hard reset and then trying it. Still doesnt work.

[saa044]

Later tonight me and the-equinoxe will be testing new versions, lets hold thumbs. :D

[thomme]

*holding thumbs so hard, that they break*

[saa044]

*holding thumbs so hard, that they break*

:p lol, yeah my device has a fresh installed copy of wm5 from i-mate, so ile be keeping it that way untill equinoxe contacts me and we start testing.

[Razuddin]

Later tonight me and the-equinoxe will be testing new versions, lets hold thumbs. :D

Thank you guys for your hard work. It is much appreciated:)

[saa044]

Thank you guys for your hard work. It is much appreciated:)

Its a pleasure, all thanks goes to the equinoxe for creating this software. I am positive we will have a awnser by tonight.

[dharvey4651]

Did anybody try an hardreset (reset & voicedial & commanager button) before trying the sspl (from the topicstart)?
Yes I tried this several times and skipped customization twice and also allowed customization to finish twice and it still did not work. I am going to try to give rc1 a try and will post my results.

[nicram]

C:\sspl>START-sSPL.exe
ERROR: LoadLibrary p2x588.dll failed


I get this error. Would you be so kind telling me what I maybe have done wrong? :D

Download this: http://www.indigostar.com/download/p2x-8.82-Win32.zip
unpack p2x588.dll to c:\sspl
and it should work.
I'm just flashing my g4 wizard now :)

[Teimujin]

Thanks nicram it work with the dll :)

Sorry I can't wait anymore :D

[Razuddin]

I have tried using the link nicram posted up and it works. Only problem is that the white screen comes up and the rom update utility says that its verifying information on phone and then says 'Error [260]'. I am trying to flash the TNT Professional plus HTC home. ANY IDEAS!!! :(

I am currently using the original t mobile rom that my phone came with.

[slod]

I have currently added the DLL and the sspl loaded well. nice tux =P only problem is the RUU doesn't pick up my phone. I'm currently gonna hard reset to on my carriers rom and try it before the customization, thats the only way the RUU would find my device when I tried it with eqs first release.


EDIT!
Since I have to go out ill leave everyone with this.

I downloaded the RC1, Downloaded the DLL, Hard reset my device to before the operator customiization. enabled activesync. The run start-sspl. BTW if the exe keeps shutting down it means there is an error. try opening a command window and opening it that way. run start-sspl and then continue the RUU that should work.

I guess I got a little excited while i posted this.... apparently it went through the RUU and then ended up starting in my carriers rom... I'll leave you guys with that.

[dharvey4651]

I downloaded rc1 and then installed cert_SPCS and enablerapi and then soft reset and then tried running START-sSPL.exe and for what ever reason, it just pops up for less than a seccond and then closes and goes no further.

Is there something I am doing wrong?

EDIT:: I found the dll file and figured out where to put it since my directory is different than the one mentioned before and now everything seems to be working. The screen is white and is flashing as we speak. I will post results.

EDIT:: Everthing went flawlessly!! I am now using faria's wm6 rom which I have never been able to flash with shelltools. Thank you everyone for your amazing and hard work!!!

[the-equinoxe]

STARTPOST UPDATED, it is RC1 WITH dll, which is confirmed to work

[slod]

dharvey I was wondering what rom you had before using the sspl tool.


also must I manually install cert and rapi?? or does the tool do that for me

[thomme]

Downloading the dll files.
Will posting if it worked. Thanks for uploading them <3

EDIT my Screen just turned white. Lets hope everything works :)

EDIT It worked. Thank you guys soo much! *trying to hold up my broken thumbs*

[Razuddin]

Guys plz help:

I have downloaded the new spl and have successfully flashed it. My phone turns off and the white screen comes on. But when the RUU comes up it goes to the screen where it says verifying information and then it stops. It says error [260]. What could be the problem?

[dharvey4651]

dharvey I was wondering what rom you had before using the sspl tool.


also must I manually install cert and rapi?? or does the tool do that for me

The first time I got it to work, I placed the dll file in the folder with the rest of files from the rc1 folder and then used the T-Mobile official rom as a base and then just ran the START-sSPL.exe and just waited and then everything worked. I never installed cert or rapi...

UPDATE:: I was successfully able to, using RC1 with dll, flash from faria's custom wm6 rom directly to TNT 5.0 without any issues whatsoever. All I did was move the nk.nbf file to the folder with the rest of the files, started the program and success.

[badguy999]

I just flashed my g4 with wizard love rom. Then i insrtalled rapi etc. I placed the faria`s aku 4 rom in sspl folder and try to run the start-sspl.exe. without success. What could be wrong? The same erro i get with ssplrc1 and dll files, which i moved in the sspl folder.

I am using win xp pro sp2. See picture http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8990/problemfg2.jpg

[the-equinoxe]

I just flashed my g4 with wizard love rom. Then i insrtalled rapi etc. I placed the faria`s aku 4 rom in sspl folder and try to run the start-sspl.exe. without success. What could be wrong? The same erro i get with ssplrc1 and dll files, which i moved in the sspl folder.

I am using win xp pro sp2. See picture [A MASSIVE PICTURE]

@ BADGUY999
Do not mix the files from both releases, delete the folder, and redownload the NEW SoftSPL from the topicstart.
The new one is complete, nothing (except the nk.nbf) has to be added.
Place it in the ROOT (ie. : C:\sSPL\ ) the characters in your name are probably not recognised.

Enable Rapi is not necesarry, it will been done by the program.

About Error 260:
this means that the RUU can't read device info.
Proceed with the following steps:
Disconnect the Device
Reset the device
Connect to ActiveSync V4.2 or higher (untill it completely is connected and has a partnership)
Rerun START-sSPL.exe
Do not unplug the USB cable, and do not try to start ActiveSync (even when the RUU ask you to do so!).

[badguy999]

I did. I delete all the folders and download the new one which was posted earlier. And the new folder has the dll files included. But i get the error with this new folder , and with the older one, which i tried 2 hours ago. I tried to run the .exe file in win2000 compatibility and i get the same error.

What could be the problem??

[the-equinoxe]

I did. I delete all the folders and download the new one which was posted earlier. And the new folder has the dll files included. But i get the error with this new folder , and with the older one, which i tried 2 hours ago. I tried to run the .exe file in win2000 compatibility and i get the same error.

What could be the problem??

the problem is probably your user-name on XP, the characters in your name aren't recognised, try moving the folder to C:\sSPL.

[badguy999]

It doesnt work. I changed the name on my g4, move the folder to c: and d: .
How can i change the name in computer description?? Right click on my computer> properties> general> registered to Matej Uršej ---- I see the problem .

[Razuddin]

About Error 260:
this means that the RUU can't read device info.
Proceed with the following steps:
Disconnect the Device
Reset the device
Connect to ActiveSync V4.2 or higher (untill it completely is connected and has a partnership)
Rerun START-sSPL.exe
Do not unplug the USB cable, and do not try to start ActiveSync (even when the RUU ask you to do so!).

Thank you for the software and your help.

I have tried that and is still not working. I am using active sync 4.5.0. When the white screen comes on the active sync icon shows thats its not connected. What else can i do.

[dharvey4651]

It doesnt work. I changed the name on my g4, move the folder to c: and d: .
How can i change the name in computer description?? Right click on my computer> properties> general> registered to Matej Uršej ---- I see the problem .

I just keep the whole SoftSPL-RC1 folder in My Documents and I put the dll file in the SoftSPL-RC1 folder and run START-sSPL.exe and as long as the nk.nbf file I am going to flash is in the same folder, it works flawlessly time and time again. It doesn't even seem to matter what rom you are flashing from or to. It just works. It's the best things to ever happen to G4 users. :) :)

[the-equinoxe]

It doesnt work. I changed the name on my g4, move the folder to c: and d: .
How can i change the name in computer description?? Right click on my computer> properties> general> registered to Matej Uršej ---- I see the problem .

No need in changing your name in the settings.
If it doesn't work on C: or D: I realy don't know why cecopy doesn't work.
I'll look into it.

[the-equinoxe]

Thank you for the software and your help.

I have tried that and is still not working. I am using active sync 4.5.0. When the white screen comes on the active sync icon shows thats its not connected. What else can i do.

Do me a favour:
Just when the ruu is started (before you clicked any buttons on the ruu), hover with your mouse over the ActiveSync icon in the systemtray, it should go away.

If it doesn't, right-click the system-tray, start taskmanager and kill wcescomm.exe (this should have been done already by the program).
Then proceed with the ruu (at a certain point the activesync icon will appear again, don't worry about that).

[slod]

Last post before work.. Im doing one last try before i head to work... Everytime i try it successfully runs soft spl. then I use the ruu and it installs and the bar goes up normally to 100... the ruu confirms its done, and the wizard resets. once that happens it starts up to the exact same rom i had on it before hand. I have tried it with the c1ngular rom and with wizard love and no dice. ill post an update if i get it to work though. Thanks for your support and great job equinox

[badguy999]

I closed the wcescomm.exe in taskmanager. The icon disappered from tray bar. I run the start-sspl.exe. I get the same error.

What do u mean when RUU started. I cant get to this point. Ruu should start automaticly after the start-sspl.exe.

same shity problem.

btw

Really BIG thank for your time and effort.

[slod]

what he means is that once startspl finishes, your active sync should automatically shut down, and the ruu starts up.

[the-equinoxe]

Last post before work.. Im doing one last try before i head to work... Everytime i try it successfully runs soft spl. then I use the ruu and it installs and the bar goes up normally to 100... the ruu confirms its done, and the wizard resets. once that happens it starts up to the exact same rom i had on it before hand. I have tried it with the c1ngular rom and with wizard love and no dice. ill post an update if i get it to work though. Thanks for your support and great job equinoxe


Are you shure it's a G4?
This happens to G3 when using sSPL:
sSPL is loaded, flashing completes, ROM is not updated!

Please post the exact IPL and SPL your device displays when rebooting.

[badguy999]

I think i am going to reinstall win xp. Or have u a better idea??

[Razuddin]

Do me a favour:
Just when the ruu is started (before you clicked any buttons on the ruu), hover with your mouse over the ActiveSync icon in the systemtray, it should go away.

If it doesn't, right-click the system-tray, start taskmanager and kill wcescomm.exe (this should have been done already by the program).
Then proceed with the ruu (at a certain point the activesync icon will appear again, don't worry about that).


It still gives me the same problem. Before i preesed any button on the ruu i checked and the active sync icon vanished and wcescomm.exe was killed. When i pressed next the wcescomm.exe came on again. Again it went to the part where it says verifiying information and just said error [260]

[slod]

ipl spl 2.25, the rom dont update. ill be back later. thanks for all the help

[Razuddin]

ipl spl 2.25

As equinoxe said you wizard is a g3 and not a g4. a g4 is 2.xx.001 and g3 is 2.xx

[honcorrd]

Hi to all, it confirmed that it will not work with Vista, have tryed a didn't work. I have be using Vista to flash all other roms to my 8125 using shelltool, but don't understand why is that when yo flash the original rom from cingular on Vista it's work fine with the RUU and whe you try to flash another roms using RUU it's crash. Is there will be a release of this utility thats work on Vista?

Flashed with an XP Pro computer and worked on the first attemp to TNT 5.0 with touch flo

Thank to all that have be working so hard on this. ;)

Keep the good work...

[slod]

wow... funny i misread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310831 a while ago... sorry for the headaches!. =P

[the-equinoxe]

@badguy999
Before reinstalling the whole XP, please try on an other PC.
I am looking in the error by cecopy, probably something simple.

@slod
ipl spl 2.25
Yes, that is a G3, it can be unlocked with different methods, this method is not for G3.

@Razuddin
please copy mtty.exe to the spl folder and rename it 2.exe (backup the other 2.exe by renaming it 2.bak.exe)
Then run the sSPL again, when it starts mtty connect to \\.\WCEUSBSH001
On the white screen press enter; you should get an CMD> or USB> prompt.
If you get CLIENT, then the sSPL isn't properly loaded.

On the CMD type: "SET 32 2" (without the brackets) and press enter.
in the last lines it should say:
g_cKeyCardSecurityLevel = 0
if it tells you the level = 0, then kill mtty (do not minimise, but close/kill it), and run 2.bak.exe (the RUU), it should proceed.
If it tells you an other value, the sSPL isn't loaded properly.

[dharvey4651]

I hate to gloat when there are still some people here that can't get it to work but I just wanted to update everyone as to whats going on here on my end.

I have to date using RC1, successfully flashed every rom I have tried without any problems at all.

Here is what I have done so far:

I downloaded the RC1 pack and unzipped to its own folder inside the My Documents folder and then downloaded the dll file and placed it inside the RC1 folder. I then flashed back to the official T-Mobile rom and let customization finish(i bet it would have worked if I hadn't let it finish but I had time to kill).

Then I ran START-sSPL.exe and just let it run its course and was able to successfully flash faria's "The Real Thing" rom and I had never been able to flash that rom before. From there, I copied the nk.nbf file for TNT5.0 into the RC1 folder and overwrote the one already there.

I then ran START-sSPL.exe again and let it run its course(Remember, I never flashed back to the official rom) and it flashed from faria's rom to TNT5.0 without any problems.

I have tried this with NBD8.3, TNT5.0, faria's The Real Thing, and now Black Diamond2.0 without ever going back to the official T-Mobile rom and still have not had any problems. It goes smoothly every time.

My reccomendation to everyone not able to get this to work:

First make 100% sure that your device is in fact G4. If it is then your IPL/SPL should look something like this: 2.25.000x. Mine is 2.26.0001 so mine is a G4. If your IPL/SPL look like this: 2.xx or 2.xx and do not have the trailing .000x at the end then your device is a G3. From my understanding, this will not work on a G3.

Seccond, unrar everything to its own folder and then place the dll I have attached in the SoftSPL-RC1 folder and copy the nk.nbf file from whatever rom you want to use to the same folder.

Third, make sure you have the latest version activesync(4.5) and are fully connected and syncronized. If you do not have the latest version of activesync, you can download it HERE (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9e641c34-6f7f-404d-a04b-dc09f8141141&DisplayLang=en)

Finally, once you are connected and syncronized with the latest version of activesync, run START-sSPL.exe and let it run its course. When it is complete, it will terminate activesync and automatically run the RUU. Just follow the self explanitory steps for the RUU and let that finish. Your device will automatically restart itself when it is finished as well as getting a message on your computer screen telling you it is finished.

If this does not help, then I don't know what else to do to help but this is what worked for me.

Good luck guys!

[the-equinoxe]

I hate to gloat when there are still some people here that can't get it to work but I just wanted to update everyone as to whats going on here on my end.

I have to date using RC1, successfully flashed every rom I have tried without any problems at all.

Here is what I have done so far:

I downloaded the RC1 pack and unzipped to its own folder inside the My Documents folder and then downloaded the dll file and placed it inside the RC1 folder. I then flashed back to the official T-Mobile rom and let customization finish(i bet it would have worked if I hadn't let it finish but I had time to kill).

Then I ran START-sSPL.exe and just let it run its course and was able to successfully flash faria's "The Real Thing" rom and I had never been able to flash that rom before. From there, I copied the nk.nbf file for TNT5.0 into the RC1 folder and overwrote the one already there.

I then ran START-sSPL.exe again and let it run its course(Remember, I never flashed back to the official rom) and it flashed from faria's rom to TNT5.0 without any problems.

I have tried this with NBD8.3, TNT5.0, faria's The Real Thing, and now Black Diamond2.0 without ever going back to the official T-Mobile rom and still have not had any problems. It goes smoothly every time.

My reccomendation to everyone not able to get this to work:

First make 100% sure that your device is in fact G4. If it is then your IPL/SPL should look something like this: 2.25.000x. Mine is 2.26.0001 so mine is a G4. If your IPL/SPL look like this: 2.xx or 2.xx and do not have the trailing .000x at the end then your device is a G3. From my understanding, this will not work on a G3.

Seccond, unrar everything to its own folder and then place the dll I have attached in the SoftSPL-RC1 folder and copy the nk.nbf file from whatever rom you want to use to the same folder.

Third, make sure you have the latest version activesync(4.5) and are fully connected and syncronized. If you do not have the latest version of activesync, you can download it HERE (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9e641c34-6f7f-404d-a04b-dc09f8141141&DisplayLang=en)

Finally, once you are connected and syncronized with the latest version of activesync, run START-sSPL.exe and let it run its course. When it is complete, it will terminate activesync and automatically run the RUU. Just follow the self explanitory steps for the RUU and let that finish. Your device will automatically restart itself when it is finished as well as getting a message on your computer screen telling you it is finished.

If this does not help, then I don't know what else to do to help but this is what worked for me.

Good luck guys!

Thanks :)

BTW the initial startpost has been updated to RC1, and the dll is in the zip file.

[dharvey4651]

Thanks :)

BTW the initial startpost has been updated to RC1, and the dll is in the zip file.

I think I missed that post. lol But now I know. I was just posting what I did to get it to work so others could try. I know I waited a long time for this and now its here :D Now I feel it is my turn to help those who are having troubles as longs as I know how to help. You know? :)

[the-equinoxe]

I think I missed that post. lol But now I know. I was just posting what I did to get it to work so others could try. I know I waited a long time for this and now its here :D Now I feel it is my turn to help those who are having troubles as longs as I know how to help. You know? :)

Much appreciated,
Since I don't have a G4, I don't know how you guys had been feeling.

But I always wanted to hack this G4 problem.
Luckily now most of you guys can use it.
Thanks to Olipro, who has patched the initial HardSPL, since my hardSPL didn't work propperly, I could proceed with the SoftSPL (which is just a splitted version of the HardSPL with a single extra patch).
And thanks to Whiterat, who told me that the White Screen was due to a fault in HaRET, because I thought it was a crash (was expecting the three coloured screen) , and I almost trew the project away.
And Thanks to POF, DES and all the other guru's from whom I used knowledge, methods and scripts from..

[badguy999]

The problem is solved. On my pc is fresh copy of win xp performance sp2, and on the phone faria aku 4. Right now i have to align the screen. ;)

THANKS to the-equinoxe and others.

btw

The process works like on a butter. :) And its nice icon at the start (hint: linux)

Only thing that bothered me this first time is, that the proces of flashing from 99% to 100% take much time - about 1,5 minutes. I tought that is something wrong. But it wasnt.

1 thing i am interested to = Can i now flash faria aku 4 rom with nbd 9.1 and preserve the aku 4?? Will the aku sty v. 4 ??

[dharvey4651]

Much appreciated,
Since I don't have a G4, I don't know how you guys had been feeling.

But I always wanted to hack this G4 problem.
Luckily now most of you guys can use it.
Thanks to Olipro, who has patched the initial HardSPL, since my hardSPL didn't work propperly, I could proceed with the SoftSPL (which is just a splitted version of the HardSPL with a single extra patch).
And thanks to Whiterat, who told me that the White Screen was due to a fault in HaRET, because I thought it was a crash (was expecting the three coloured screen) , and I almost trew the project away.
And Thanks to POF, DES and all the other guru's from whom I used knowledge, methods and scripts from..

It is my pleasure to try to help. I know all of you put alot of sweat and blood(banging head on keyboard over and over again ;) ) into this and if I can help in any way I plan to.

Unfortunately I am unable to help work out the bugs with haret.exe due to lacking programing skills but I know how to make due with whats available to me and I am good at figuring things out so I'll be here to help, test, troubleshoot for as long as this project is here.

[dferreira]

I hate to gloat when there are still some people here that can't get it to work but I just wanted to update everyone as to whats going on here on my end.

I have to date using RC1, successfully flashed every rom I have tried without any problems at all.

Here is what I have done so far:

I downloaded the RC1 pack and unzipped to its own folder inside the My Documents folder and then downloaded the dll file and placed it inside the RC1 folder. I then flashed back to the official T-Mobile rom and let customization finish(i bet it would have worked if I hadn't let it finish but I had time to kill).

Then I ran START-sSPL.exe and just let it run its course and was able to successfully flash faria's "The Real Thing" rom and I had never been able to flash that rom before. From there, I copied the nk.nbf file for TNT5.0 into the RC1 folder and overwrote the one already there.

I then ran START-sSPL.exe again and let it run its course(Remember, I never flashed back to the official rom) and it flashed from faria's rom to TNT5.0 without any problems.

I have tried this with NBD8.3, TNT5.0, faria's The Real Thing, and now Black Diamond2.0 without ever going back to the official T-Mobile rom and still have not had any problems. It goes smoothly every time.

My reccomendation to everyone not able to get this to work:

First make 100% sure that your device is in fact G4. If it is then your IPL/SPL should look something like this: 2.25.000x. Mine is 2.26.0001 so mine is a G4. If your IPL/SPL look like this: 2.xx or 2.xx and do not have the trailing .000x at the end then your device is a G3. From my understanding, this will not work on a G3.

Seccond, unrar everything to its own folder and then place the dll I have attached in the SoftSPL-RC1 folder and copy the nk.nbf file from whatever rom you want to use to the same folder.

Third, make sure you have the latest version activesync(4.5) and are fully connected and syncronized. If you do not have the latest version of activesync, you can download it HERE (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=9e641c34-6f7f-404d-a04b-dc09f8141141&DisplayLang=en)

Finally, once you are connected and syncronized with the latest version of activesync, run START-sSPL.exe and let it run its course. When it is complete, it will terminate activesync and automatically run the RUU. Just follow the self explanitory steps for the RUU and let that finish. Your device will automatically restart itself when it is finished as well as getting a message on your computer screen telling you it is finished.

If this does not help, then I don't know what else to do to help but this is what worked for me.

Good luck guys!
Actually, RC-1 on the first post only worked for me using the dll attached on this post... don't know why! Flashing right now my CID locked G4 :D

[dferreira]

It Works!!! :d Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!

[the-equinoxe]

Actually, RC-1 on the first post only worked for me using the dll attached on this post... don't know why! Flashing right now my CID locked G4 :D


It's the same file with the same checksum :P
But if it works for you, you don't hear me complaining ;)

Glad it worked out though.

@BadGuy999
Glad it worked out well :)

[dharvey4651]

It Works!!! :d Thank You Thank You Thank You!!!

I'm glad I could help :) .

[chrisgz493]

holy shit, this is awesome!

thanks a lot for this piece of software that simplifies a g4-users life!!!

[elrosti]

Thanks for all the_equinoxe !!!

I still not test it, but it seems that is working fine.

bye

[dferreira]

It's the same file with the same checksum :P
But if it works for you, you don't hear me complaining ;)

Glad it worked out though.

@BadGuy999
Glad it worked out well :)
The date of the file is different... maybe there's something into it, cause it only worked for me with that one :) anyway, thanks, it now works everytime! :D

[dharvey4651]

The date of the file is different... maybe there's something into it, cause it only worked for me with that one :) anyway, thanks, it now works everytime! :D

It looks like this cats in the bag now... I'm glad I was able to help with the dll file and make it work for the rest of you guys.

Also, kudos to the-equinox and all others who made this possible for the G4 community.

PS.. I really hope this thread gets stickied to the very top of the G4 forum. :D

[dferreira]

it should be the first thread loOl :D

[badguy999]

Yeah!!!

But the best thing is, that the flash takes only about 6 minutes and u can flash any safe rom on rom u have installed. No more t-mobile or love rom instalation before desired rom.

yeeeeeaaaahh ;)

Yet another thank you / Noch einmal danke / Še enkrat hvala

[dharvey4651]

Going to try something a little different from what we have been here. I have built an nk.nbf file with splash screens, radio, and os included. I am going to try to flash it now and will report results as to whether it can flash other than just OS.

EDIT:: Happy to report that my custom nk.nbf file was successfully flashed. Here is what was included in the nk.nbf file:

TNT5.0 - I modified the operating system to 12MB page pool prior to flashing
Radio - 2.19.11 UK
HTC and Splash - Black HTC WIZARD boot and splash screens courtesy of badbert

All of this was in one nk.nbf file and was successfully flashed via SoftSPL.

My next adventure is to create my own extended rom and attempt flashing using SoftSPL. I'm probably not going to mess with it today but when I do it I will post my results for all to read and try.

[Razuddin]

@ Equinoxe:

Ive tried using mtty as you said but when mtty opens it asks me for port settings. Ive tried all the ports and the usb but nothing happens. On most of the ports and the usb it says cannot open port. On ports 6 + 7 i get a white screen and i typed what you said but nothing happens.

I really dont get this phone. I think this phone is jinxed.

Thanks you for your help so far. Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks you

[dharvey4651]

DO NOT TRY TO FLASH A CUSTOM EXTENDED ROM WITH THIS TOOL!!! It will error out during the RUU process and leave you in bootloader mode having to flash back to your carriers rom or wizard love before being able to do anything again.

Just thought I would put that out there to prevent anyone else from trying something that will not work.

[the-equinoxe]

@ Equinoxe:

Ive tried using mtty as you said but when mtty opens it asks me for port settings. Ive tried all the ports and the usb but nothing happens. On most of the ports and the usb it says cannot open port. On ports 6 + 7 i get a white screen and i typed what you said but nothing happens.

I really dont get this phone. I think this phone is jinxed.

Thanks you for your help so far. Any other suggestions appreciated. Thanks you

You'd have to open port \\.\WCEUSBSH001

[saa044]

Man I havent gotton the chance to test the new RC1 yet, but ile be doing so tonight. Have to sell my phone today and buy the same type somewhere else due to battery issues I have with this one. And yes, I have replaced the battery, and wife's phone also a k-jam has same OS on it and allmost holding for 8 days. Mine holds up for 1.

[dferreira]

Man I havent gotton the chance to test the new RC1 yet, but ile be doing so tonight. Have to sell my phone today and buy the same type somewhere else due to battery issues I have with this one. And yes, I have replaced the battery, and wife's phone also a k-jam has same OS on it and allmost holding for 8 days. Mine holds up for 1.
Are you running HTC Audio Manager? Thats the reason...

[saa044]

Are you running HTC Audio Manager? Thats the reason...

Im not sure man, all I know is me and the wife have the exact same setup besides memory sise and mine drains like a bat out of hell. Equinoxe told me it might be my mem card thats maiby faulty or something.

[dferreira]

Yes, that too can be the reason. From my experience, when I used HTC Audio Manager to listen to music on the go, my battery would last a day... I've started using Windows Media Player for this and now it lasts for about 3 days (listen to music for 1 hour/day +/-).

Also, you should take in consideration how much does your wife use the phone exactly!

[DeWoert]

I downloaded the latest version, with the .dll, but still getting the following error:
The system cannot find the file specified.
Error at C:\sspl\START-sSPL.exe line 25.

Running from Windows Fundementals for Legacy PC's (Stripped version XP)
Any tips perhaps ?

[the-equinoxe]

I downloaded the latest version, with the .dll, but still getting the following error:
The system cannot find the file specified.
Error at C:\sspl\START-sSPL.exe line 25.

Running from Windows Fundementals for Legacy PC's (Stripped version XP)
Any tips perhaps ?

That error means you don't have all the files from the zip, or the OS isn't complete.
You should have the following files in the directory (& the nk.nbf):


13-09-2007 11:50 <DIR> .
13-09-2007 11:50 <DIR> ..
20-06-2006 17:17 1.191.936 2.exe
08-08-2007 11:54 82.000 cecopy.exe
25-08-2005 20:09 72.181 Cert_SPCS.cab
08-08-2007 11:54 81.971 cerun.exe
16-04-2007 19:03 229 EnableRapi.cab
09-08-2005 13:50 5.520 EnterBootloader.exe
29-01-2007 18:57 95.744 haret.exe
08-08-2007 11:54 162.200 itsutils.dll
13-09-2007 11:50 0 ls.txt
24-08-2007 10:03 374.784 p2x588.dll
04-09-2006 21:10 110.592 pkgcommon.dll
16-04-2007 19:03 106.496 pput.exe
05-06-2003 21:13 53.248 Process.exe
16-04-2007 19:03 90.112 prun.exe
08-08-2007 11:55 647.168 psetmem.exe
03-08-2005 15:42 7.568 RUUGetInfo.exe
08-09-2005 19:50 987.136 RUUResource.dll
10-06-2006 14:16 5.534 SLEEP4.EXE
10-09-2007 10:09 393.216 sspl-s.nb
10-09-2007 22:44 390.596 START-sSPL.exe


Sometimes stripped down versions of XP also won't work (due to the stripping).

Best regards,

EquinoXe

[DeWoert]

That error means you don't have all the files from the zip, or the OS isn't complete.
You should have the following files in the directory (& the nk.nbf):


13-09-2007 11:50 <DIR> .
13-09-2007 11:50 <DIR> ..
20-06-2006 17:17 1.191.936 2.exe
08-08-2007 11:54 82.000 cecopy.exe
25-08-2005 20:09 72.181 Cert_SPCS.cab
08-08-2007 11:54 81.971 cerun.exe
16-04-2007 19:03 229 EnableRapi.cab
09-08-2005 13:50 5.520 EnterBootloader.exe
29-01-2007 18:57 95.744 haret.exe
08-08-2007 11:54 162.200 itsutils.dll
13-09-2007 11:50 0 ls.txt
24-08-2007 10:03 374.784 p2x588.dll
04-09-2006 21:10 110.592 pkgcommon.dll
16-04-2007 19:03 106.496 pput.exe
05-06-2003 21:13 53.248 Process.exe
16-04-2007 19:03 90.112 prun.exe
08-08-2007 11:55 647.168 psetmem.exe
03-08-2005 15:42 7.568 RUUGetInfo.exe
08-09-2005 19:50 987.136 RUUResource.dll
10-06-2006 14:16 5.534 SLEEP4.EXE
10-09-2007 10:09 393.216 sspl-s.nb
10-09-2007 22:44 390.596 START-sSPL.exe


Sometimes stripped down versions of XP also won't work (due to the stripping).

Best regards,

EquinoXe

All files are there (except ls.txt).
So it must be something missing in the OS files. Hoped you could give some hints for the extra files it would use, so I can update my stripped XP.
Will find a "real" XP machine, and flash my Wizard.

[saa044]

Yes, that too can be the reason. From my experience, when I used HTC Audio Manager to listen to music on the go, my battery would last a day... I've started using Windows Media Player for this and now it lasts for about 3 days (listen to music for 1 hour/day +/-).

Also, you should take in consideration how much does your wife use the phone exactly!

Na bro, I have never listened music on it because of the battery issue. I wish I knew what was wrong with it as everything works perfectly on the k-jam.

[the-equinoxe]

All files are there (except ls.txt).
So it must be something missing in the OS files. Hoped you could give some hints for the extra files it would use, so I can update my stripped XP.
Will find a "real" XP machine, and flash my Wizard.

The ls.txt is the directory listing I mad to post here, so that isn't in the rar file.

It's probably the stripped down XP.
On line 25 cecopy.exe should do it's work.
And since the file cecopy.exe excist in your directory, it must be something else.

Badguy999 also had problems with cecopy on a stripped down XP.
Where I also have a stripped down version, but I don't have any problems with it.

[Razuddin]

You'd have to open port \\.\WCEUSBSH001

I have just tried it with rc1 and without mtty on another pc with Windows XP sp2 and it seems to be working. I am currently writing the rom image. Will update with what happens :) :) :)

EDIT: I have just successfully flashed TNT 5.0 Professional + HTC Home and am using it perfectly fine.

THANK YOU TO THE EQUINOXE AND EVERYONE THAT HELPED MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. AND THANK YOU TO EQUINOXE FOR HELPING ME WITH THE PROBLEMS.

[dmoney94]

after using this method every time i try my qtek9100 just turn off.i've to take the batterie off to restart and when it come back on i still get the programe like i had before.any help

[the-equinoxe]

after using this method every time i try my qtek9100 just turn off.i've to take the batterie off to restart and when it come back on i still get the programe like i had before.any help

Please give me your full IPL & SPL version. [EDIT - NEVER MIND]


Here you posted the following (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1504624&postcount=1)

Yesterday, 02:29 PM
dmoney94 dmoney94 is offline
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 26
Angry HELP
Qtek 9100(t mobile)
Rom version: 2.24.10.1 wwe
rom date:4/17/06
Radio version:0.25.11
protocol:4.1.13.12
EXt rom version:2.24.10.1001 PDAM



IPL:2.25
SPL:2.25
GSM:02.25.11
OS:2.24.10.1



I have problem update to any ROM (windows mobil 6)
after flashing with any ROM (100%) i still have the old programe on my phone

ANY HELP PLEASE!!!!


You have a "keyboard/Chair interface problem", you own a cid-locked G3.
This was explained to you in january '06, july '06 and yesterday too!


RTFTS BEFORE USING THIS KIND OF SOFTWARE, IT COULD BRICK YOUR DEVICE.

[DeWoert]

The ls.txt is the directory listing I mad to post here, so that isn't in the rar file.

It's probably the stripped down XP.
On line 25 cecopy.exe should do it's work.
And since the file cecopy.exe excist in your directory, it must be something else.

Badguy999 also had problems with cecopy on a stripped down XP.
Where I also have a stripped down version, but I don't have any problems with it.

Found a "real" XP, and everything works fine. Flashed TNT 5.0 without any problems..
Thanks for the great work.

[the-equinoxe]

Found a "real" XP, and everything works fine. Flashed TNT 5.0 without any problems..
Thanks for the great work.

Glad to hear :)
You are welcome.

Do you have any documentation on what was stripped from your XP version?

[badguy999]

Mine xp had neowin theme patch, vista transformation pack - only sounds, bootscreen, cursors and I think i had a torjan, so it was good to format the pc.
And ofcourse the name with Š :S . Never again. U never know

[the-equinoxe]

Mine xp had neowin theme patch, vista transformation pack - only sounds, bootscreen, cursors and I think i had a torjan, so it was good to format the pc.
And ofcourse the name with Š :S . Never again. U never know

The "Š" wasn't the problem probably.

To bad they never tell what they have deleted (or what kind of trojan they added :P ) ..

[dmoney94]

i have 2 qtek 9100 one of them work fine is the other one i just had that im havining problem with.


IPL:1.01
SPL:2.25
GSM:01.12.10
OS:1.5.4.2

[mitchie55]

I must congratulate all that made this possible. I tried it after reading the instructions and it worked like a dream. I dont think u guys actually know what u have achieved here. U have made a ton of people extremely happy.

I now have TNT 5.0 on my Wizard. Thanx a million - keep up the good work.

[the-equinoxe]

i have 2 qtek 9100 one of them work fine is the other one i just had that im havining problem with.


IPL:1.01
SPL:2.25
GSM:01.12.10
OS:1.5.4.2

That is a G3, so it's not compatible with the sSPL for G4..

Use mestrini's wizard Service Tool 0.4.0.0 to unlock it with ease.
You can also CID unlock the G3's easily with lokiwiz2b, never had any problems with it.
Both have excelent tutorials in their release threads.

I must congratulate all that made this possible. I tried it after reading the instructions and it worked like a dream. I dont think u guys actually know what u have achieved here. U have made a ton of people extremely happy.

I now have TNT 5.0 on my Wizard. Thanx a million - keep up the good work.

Glad to hear it worked, you're welcome.

[elrosti]

the_equinoxe ¿ are you working in a totaly free CID Unlocking application ? (like imei-chek application)

Bye.

PD: Is there a way to backup my current ROM ? I'dont have it and I can't find it.

[the-equinoxe]

the_equinoxe ¿ are you working in a totaly free CID Unlocking application ? (like imei-chek application)

Bye.

PD: Is there a way to backup my current ROM ? I'dont have it and I can't find it.

I am not the one working on a totaly free CID application, Whiterat is working on that one.

Backup current rom can be done by R2SD command in mtty while in sSPL.
It is a well documented command in mtty.

[saa044]

I am not the one working on a totaly free CID application, Whiterat is working on that one.

Backup current rom can be done by R2SD command in mtty while in sSPL.
It is a well documented command in mtty.

Allthough tests have been done by myself. ;) As allways I prommised Equinoxe not to share the file as he asked me not to. If the donation is big enough who knows :p

[the-equinoxe]

Allthough tests have been done by myself. ;) As allways I prommised Equinoxe not to share the file as he asked me not to. If the donation is big enough who knows :p

If the donation is big enough to replace your Wizard bricked while testing, then you have my blessing ;)

[saa044]

Although we were just joking about the donation part of the hard spl we did in actual effect flash my phone last night with the hard spl in great success. I think the release will be held back for now as there is always a fear that some people might try to flash their phone and actually brick it, and that none of us wants. With great success with the soft spl some people still had difficulty flashing with it, so my guess is that equinoxe and olipro want to make sure it is 100% stable before publishing it, if ever. :D

[the-equinoxe]

Although we were just joking about the donation part of the hard spl we did in actual effect flash my phone last night with the hard spl in great success. I think the release will be held back for now as there is always a fear that some people might try to flash their phone and actually brick it, and that none of us wants. With great success with the soft spl some people still had difficulty flashing with it, so my guess is that equinoxe and olipro want to make sure it is 100% stable before publishing it, if ever. :D

That and because Whiterat is working on a true CID unlock.

[Fenny]

Suggestion: Perhaps it would be a good idea to add a small application that will detect an ipl/spl being in the rom to be flashed and if it is detected simply won't launch the ruu.
edit: I deserve to be slapped for not reading
"it's safe, it doesn't flash CID block or IPL/SPL by it's own, but choose your ROM you want to flash wisely!"

[saa044]

Suggestion: Perhaps it would be a good idea to add a small application that will detect an ipl/spl being in the rom to be flashed and if it is detected simply won't launch the ruu.
edit: I deserve to be slapped for not reading
"it's safe, it doesn't flash CID block or IPL/SPL by it's own, but choose your ROM you want to flash wisely!"

I normally use shelltool to get the rom info. I cant remember finding a rom here with ipl/spl in it but one never knows.

[the-equinoxe]

Suggestion: Perhaps it would be a good idea to add a small application that will detect an ipl/spl being in the rom to be flashed and if it is detected simply won't launch the ruu.
edit: I deserve to be slapped for not reading
"it's safe, it doesn't flash CID block or IPL/SPL by it's own, but choose your ROM you want to flash wisely!"

WARNING: It can write CID blocks if the ROMs contains them
What I meant in the TS is: the sSPL doesn't flash the CID block, it writes the sSPL to memory, So the sSPL is totaly safe. That doesn't make the ROM you are flashing safe, be carefull and exclude the ROMS containing IPL/SPL.
(You are able to flash ROMs with SPL/IPL but they should be for G4!)

you can use typho5.exe to disassemble ROM to check if IPL/SPL is present:
typho5.exe -x nk.nbf

[dferreira]

This is the easiest way to check for IPL/SPL content :) I use it all the time.

[elrosti]

I am not the one working on a totaly free CID application, Whiterat is working on that one.

Backup current rom can be done by R2SD command in mtty while in sSPL.
It is a well documented command in mtty.
¿ ther is no problem with CID Locked devices ? I was reading that it is only for CID Unlocked devices.

¿ how to enter in bootloader mode with sSPL ? ¿ there is no problem with IPL/SPL at restore time?.

thanks.

Bye.

[the-equinoxe]

¿ ther is no problem with CID Locked devices ? I was reading that it is only for CID Unlocked devices.

sSPL is a way to temporary CID unlock the device


¿ how to enter in bootloader mode with sSPL ? ¿ there is no problem with IPL/SPL at restore time?.

thanks.

Bye.

sSPL enters bootmode automaticly, that is the white screen... From there it automaticly runs the RUU.

??restore time??

[danielvelez]

On the TNT 5.0 rom released on september 13th there is a RUU that states that will run under vista, so i was wondering if you could use this RUU to replace the 2.exe on your SoftSPL Compilation to make a Windows Vista safe flashing utility.

I´m attaching only the RUU for vista extracted from TNT 5.0 Professional with HTC Home compilation.

[the-equinoxe]

On the TNT 5.0 rom released on september 13th there is a RUU that states that will run under vista, so i was wondering if you could use this RUU to replace the 2.exe on your SoftSPL Compilation to make a Windows Vista safe flashing utility.

I´m attaching only the RUU for vista extracted from TNT 5.0 Professional with HTC Home compilation.

Feel free to try in combination with sSPL, make shure you replace the dlls etc too.

Please report how it's working so i can update the TS.

[danielvelez]

Removed the attachment on RUU for Windows Vista.
It did not made the trick as a stand alone RUU for upgrading the Radio under Vista. It crashes on the same spot that the original RUU for XP.

I only tryed with the radio rom as it´s quite safer and probably it won´t crash your entire phone if something goes wrong... I think.

Anyway, I posted a reply on the TNT 5.0 thread in order to get some feedback from the compiler on how to use the windows vista RUU and if it really works.

I will keep in touch.

[chrispaiva]

:) Just saying that after trying all the others update apps, I only got success using your tool updating my qtek 9100 with farias rom. Thanks a lot, for your time developing this one....

Christian

[dharvey4651]

:) Just saying that after trying all the others update apps, I only got success using your tool updating my qtek 9100 with farias rom. Thanks a lot, for your time developing this one....

Christian

Yes this truely is the best thing to happen to G4 users since individually wrapped cheese slices... Too bad I have a G3 now but then again, my device is completely CID unlocked now so I dont even have to worry about this.

[frz]

Yes this truely is the best thing to happen to G4 users since individually wrapped cheese slices... Too bad I have a G3 now but then again, my device is completely CID unlocked now so I dont even have to worry about this.

g4 users still need 2 get the extended rom unlocked
need 2 use the extended rom for apps

[abdigoulid]

Hi all, :)
I have just flashed my T-mobile Vario MDA, G4, CID-locked device with this wonder tool.
Many many thanks all of you for this great achievement.

Ramdaan Kariim.:)

[dferreira]

g4 users still need 2 get the extended rom unlocked
need 2 use the extended rom for apps
I have a G4 CIDLOCKED and if I use RUU_NoID or even sSPL I can flash Extended Roms!

[DynaMight]

Just used this, works great.

[snotnose]

bought a second hand yesterday and flashed it with touch flo titan and everything seems great.

[vippie]

Didn't get it to work on a friends wizard. Tried it about 5 times. The screen went black after the penguin on the screen. One time it turned white, but the RUU couldn't find the device. Both IPL/SPL are 2.21.0001.

[dferreira]

I found that you should connect to ActiveSync as a guest for it to work everytime!

[saa044]

Didn't get it to work on a friends wizard. Tried it about 5 times. The screen went black after the penguin on the screen. One time it turned white, but the RUU couldn't find the device. Both IPL/SPL are 2.21.0001.

I got the same error when I was on the wrcx roms.(When a wrcx rom was installed on my pda and I tried to flash to different rom) I just flashed back to latest official rom and it worked from there.

[Krzycho_666]

I've got a hudge problem!!!! ;( :( I've updated my flash by this trick, all seemed to be ok. There was good SPL itc so i shoted down device.... And now it don't want to on!! Hard reset and bootmode does't works too!!!!!!!! ;( What to do?? Did I killed my phone? Is there any thing that I can do?? Please help!!!! :(

[the-equinoxe]

I've got a hudge problem!!!! ;( :( I've updated my flash by this trick, all seemed to be ok. There was good SPL itc so i shoted down device.... And now it don't want to on!! Hard reset and bootmode does't works too!!!!!!!! ;( What to do?? Did I killed my phone? Is there any thing that I can do?? Please help!!!! :(

Need some info:
-What IPL/SPL did you start from?

-What does the phone do now?
Black screen
3-colored screen (with or without RUU on screen)
booting to first splash?

-What rom did you have, and what rom did you try to flash?

-What OS are you running on your PC?

[Krzycho_666]

I had RUU_Prodigy_2210206_22102109_021911_TMO_UK_WWE_Shi p on board (the newest ROM from T-Mobile.co.uk).

I have got black sceen, power, bootloader, and hard reset doesn't works.... When I plug USB cable to my PC LEDs wont light...

I tried to flash RUU_Prodigy_1060204_105_11210_TMO_UK_Ship to unlock CID.... I used SoftSPL-V0.1 to make it. But there is one thing more... Whe I tried to use SoftSPL-V0.1 RUU didn't want to connect my phone... SO I've disconnected phone and restarted PC (screen was still white). Then RUU "saw" my phne and my phone seamed to be upgraded.... Instalation was complete and there was a bootloader on the screen with information about IPL/SPL - but IPL was different then SPL. IPL was 1.06 and SPL was 2.21.olip (that was ok... - am I right?? :P)... I tried to shot it down.... and.... my device don't want to startup!!!! :( IS there any rescue for my machine???

[the-equinoxe]

I had RUU_Prodigy_2210206_22102109_021911_TMO_UK_WWE_Shi p on board (the newest ROM from T-Mobile.co.uk).

I have got black sceen, power, bootloader, and hard reset doesn't works.... When I plug USB cable to my PC LEDs wont light...

I tried to flash RUU_Prodigy_1060204_105_11210_TMO_UK_Ship to unlock CID.... I used SoftSPL-V0.1 to make it. But there is one thing more... Whe I tried to use SoftSPL-V0.1 RUU didn't want to connect my phone... SO I've disconnected phone and restarted PC (screen was still white). Then RUU "saw" my phne and my phone seamed to be upgraded.... Instalation was complete and there was a bootloader on the screen with information about IPL/SPL - but IPL was different then SPL. IPL was 1.06 and SPL was 2.21.olip (that was ok... - am I right?? :P)... I tried to shot it down.... and.... my device don't want to startup!!!! :( IS there any rescue for my machine???

OK, you have bricked your G3
You haven't used a SAFE ROM, this rom you used contained IPL and SPL (I warned about using UNSAFE ROMs!)


Tmob rom 1.06 doesn't have the G4 IPL/SPL, it's G3 only.
Thus you forced it to flash a G3 IPL and/or SPL to it..

[Krzycho_666]

But my device was G4.... I now I know, that I didn't understand word "Safe ROM"... Is there any way to reactivate my phone??:confused:

[dferreira]

If you can't even go to BootLoader mode... i dought it :(

[the-equinoxe]

But my device was G4....
Ok, Now I understand:
Tmob rom 1.06 doesn't have the G4 IPL/SPL, it's G3 only.
It didn't had a choice but to flash the G3 IPL to your pressious G4..

I now I know, that I didn't understand word "Safe ROM"...

I said "If you don't know what a G4 safe ROM is, don't even try to upgrade!
Now you know why..

Is there any way to reactivate my phone??:confused:

The only method available now is: replacing the mainboard..

[Krzycho_666]

Ok, Now I understand:
Tmob rom 1.06 doesn't have the G4 IPL/SPL, it's G3 only.
It didn't had a choice but to flash the G3 IPL to your pressious G4..

But I downloaded it from a good Polish site... Autor didn't say anithing about that...

There is no possibilities like TestPoint or something??

[the-equinoxe]

But I downloaded it from a good Polish site... Autor didn't say anithing about that...

There is no possibilities like TestPoint or something??

Of course the site you got it from is good, but it's an older ROM (pre G4).
And it contains SPL/IPL.
The original RUU won't let you downgrade, with our tools you can, thats why we flash safe roms.

There is no jtag solution for the wizard yet.

[Krzycho_666]

Hah... You're right..... I was wondering why I couldn't uprade it via oryginal RUU .... And now I know why... :(

Thanx for help as all... I hope that I'll never make the same mistake..
R.I.P.

Regards!

[the-equinoxe]

Hah... You're right..... I was wondering why I couldn't uprade it via oryginal RUU .... And now I know why... :(

Thanx for help as all... I hope that I'll never make the same mistake..
R.I.P.

Regards!

You have my deepest sympathy, and I feel with your loss.

[crelis]

hi im dutch and i wanna know if its work from nbd 8.3 to wm5se ?

also i wanna know if i have to hard reset it before i can try this program

[saa044]

Hah... You're right..... I was wondering why I couldn't uprade it via oryginal RUU .... And now I know why... :(

Thanx for help as all... I hope that I'll never make the same mistake..
R.I.P.

Regards!

I'm with you my friend. I also have a bricked kjam lying somewhere with i-mate tech support, but mine bricked because I was prepared to take a chance with the first beta ipl/spl unlock programme. Shit happens and we move on to the next k-jam. :D I hope your device is still under warrentee as you might be able to have it repaired for free.

[The_Font]

I just flashed my G4 with TNT 5, flashing worked like a charm!

Thanks!! I wil post the results a soon as i flash a new ROM

[Krzycho_666]

I hope your device is still under warrentee as you might be able to have it repaired for free.

It's impossible, becouse i have got this phone from UK -> I'm from Poland, and I don't have got any warrantee... :( So the only thing that I can do is to sell my phone as bricked on ebay or something or sell pat by part....

P.S. If you want, you can buy me a new one guys :p :o

[mirekluza]

Well, I would direct all newbies to shelltools first... Shelltools are slower, but when anything goes wrong there, it is always possible to recover by flashing the officiall ROM. SoftSPL is nice, but it allows flashing dangerous things...
Frankly I would not use it before explicitly checking what is in the ROM (for example by "Get ROM info" button in shelltools).

Mirek

[elrosti]

Well, I would direct all newbies to shelltools first... Shelltools are slower, but when anything goes wrong there, it is always possible to recover by flashing the officiall ROM. SoftSPL is nice, but it allows flashing dangerous things...
Frankly I would not use it before explicitly checking what is in the ROM (for example by "Get ROM info" button in shelltools).

Mirek
obviusly, You need to know if the ROM is safe, but with sSPL is a lot easier to flash a ROM, and I don't know if shelltool is always safe ¿ are you sure that you can't brick your wizard with ShellTool ?.

Sorry for my bad english, I speak only spanish.

Bye

[dferreira]

No, actually Shelltools only allows you to flash OS part of the ROM, being safe on that matter. But, if you wish to flash a complete ROM (without IPL/SPL), sSPL is the answer. You can flash in about 6 minutes VS 30 minutos on ShellTools... If you just make sure that the ROM you're putting is G4 safe, you're clear of troubles ;) And yes, you can still use ShellTools just to check if there's any IPL/SPL.

[amendoim]

tnx my friends

[elrosti]

so, as far as I know, the only problem is write IPL/SPL in my PDA ¿ right ?... but ¿ why I can't write the correct IPL/SPL again for fix it? ¿ and what is the "function" of the IPL and SPL ?

Sorry again for my bad english.

Bye

[saa044]

It's impossible, becouse i have got this phone from UK -> I'm from Poland, and I don't have got any warrantee... :( So the only thing that I can do is to sell my phone as bricked on ebay or something or sell pat by part....

P.S. If you want, you can buy me a new one guys :p :o

Same here. :P Well when u do get one again let me know and ile gladly assist u where I can.

[dferreira]

so, as far as I know, the only problem is write IPL/SPL in my PDA ¿ right ?... but ¿ why I can't write the correct IPL/SPL again for fix it? ¿ and what is the "function" of the IPL and SPL ?

Sorry again for my bad english.

Bye
Because if you wrote wrong IPL/SPL your wizard will be dead and you can't flash it again!

IPL/SPL has the routines needed to boot up your Wizard.

I guess that explains it...

[elrosti]

Because if you wrote wrong IPL/SPL your wizard will be dead and you can't flash it again!

IPL/SPL has the routines needed to boot up your Wizard.

I guess that explains it...
ok, and in a CID Unlocked phone this not happend ? ¿ where is the relationship betwen IPL/SPL and CID unlocking ? ¿ why the Wizard don't boot with a diferent IPL/SPL than the original one?.

[the-equinoxe]

ok, and in a CID Unlocked phone this not happend ? ¿ where is the relationship betwen IPL/SPL and CID unlocking ? ¿ why the Wizard don't boot with a diferent IPL/SPL than the original one?.

This would have happend too with an CID unlocked wizard if you used the no_id upgrade utility you need to downgrade and upgrade without checking current version.

The IPL/SPL are the bootloaders. Like the bios of your PC.
Without it, it wont start.

It needs the right SPL for the right chip:
G3 and G4 are different chips, so both need a different bootloader.
So if you write the wrong bootloader, it can't be used anymore.

[spayker]

work great!
thank you very much

[rizortiz]

[QUOTE=Krzycho_666;1515556]I had RUU_Prodigy_2210206_22102109_021911_TMO_UK_WWE_Shi p on board (the newest ROM from T-Mobile.co.uk).

I have got black sceen, power, bootloader, and hard reset doesn't works.... When I plug USB cable to my PC LEDs wont light...

[QUOTE]

hey, i was about to flash my fone with this t-mobile officialROM!
i have a G4 device, so it means to say that this t-mobile ROM isnt
fr our G4 devices? am bout to downgrade to WM5, so that i could flash
TNT TouchFlo version..

where can i download a safe WM 5 ROM for my t-mobile MDA vario G4?
am afraid to downgrade back to WM5 again if i cant have a safe ROM
for my wizard.. thanks..

rizortiz

[the-equinoxe]

I had RUU_Prodigy_2210206_22102109_021911_TMO_UK_WWE_Shi p on board (the newest ROM from T-Mobile.co.uk).

I have got black sceen, power, bootloader, and hard reset doesn't works.... When I plug USB cable to my PC LEDs wont light...



hey, i was about to flash my fone with this t-mobile officialROM!
i have a G4 device, so it means to say that this t-mobile ROM isnt
fr our G4 devices? am bout to downgrade to WM5, so that i could flash
TNT TouchFlo version..

where can i download a safe WM 5 ROM for my t-mobile MDA vario G4?
am afraid to downgrade back to WM5 again if i cant have a safe ROM
for my wizard.. thanks..

rizortiz

Let me repeat myself (again).. If you don't know what a Safe ROM is, DON'T FLASH!
If you don't know what the difference in IPL/SPL is : DON'T FLASH.

To elaborate:
-You can flash a original rom without the sSPL.
Your device doesn't have to be CID unlocked to flash it's original STOCK ROM.

-If you use the sSPL make sure there isn't an IPL/SPL in it, or when you choose to flash a ROM with an IPL/SPL, make sure the bootloaders are suitable for your device (it's not recommended, but possible).

[dferreira]

Eqx, can I flash the sspl*.nb to the Wizard, making it a HardSPL ? I have a CIDLocked G4, specs on the signature... If yes, what's the address for the spl?

[the-equinoxe]

Eqx, can I flash the sspl*.nb to the Wizard, making it a HardSPL ? I have a CIDLocked G4, specs on the signature... If yes, what's the address for the spl?

Good point metioning that:
the sSPL is NOT a real SPL.
it's not suitable for flashing..
It would probably brick your device.

[dferreira]

Glad to know it in time :D

[rizortiz]

To elaborate:
-You can flash a original rom without the sSPL.
Your device doesn't have to be CID unlocked to flash it's original STOCK ROM.

-If you use the sSPL make sure there isn't an IPL/SPL in it, or when you choose to flash a ROM with an IPL/SPL, make sure the bootloaders are suitable for your device (it's not recommended, but possible).


okay.. so where can i have this original stock rom without IPL/SPL?
what application will i use to check whether a ROM contains IPL/SPL?
thanks equinoxe..

rizortiz

[frz]

okay.. so where can i have this original stock rom without IPL/SPL?
what application will i use to check whether a ROM contains IPL/SPL?
thanks equinoxe..

rizortiz

most cooked roms posted in this forum mention very clearly if the rom is safe for g4
however u can use shell tool 2 chk

[saa044]

okay.. so where can i have this original stock rom without IPL/SPL?
what application will i use to check whether a ROM contains IPL/SPL?
thanks equinoxe..

rizortiz

You can use Typho5, http://www.savefile.com/files/1066484

Please follow these steps to the dot.

1. Extract typo 5 to root. "c:\typho5\
2. Copy the nk.nbf file of your os to c:\typho5\
3. Go to command prompt and type "cd\" "cd typho5" "typho5 -x nk.nbf
4. You will see the info in the command prompt regarding the os you want to flash. Please delete all files afterwards except typho5.exe and nk.nbf.

[mohen]

okay i had Black diamond 2 , then i flashed back to wizard love and then using this tool ... thank you very much, works great !

[rizortiz]

okay i had Black diamond 2 , then i flashed back to wizard love and then using this tool ... thank you very much, works great !


hey, when you downgrade to wizardlove, was it english? i have downloaded one, from the forum but i noticed its not english.. did it also changed your IPL/SPL?

i wana downgrade to wm5, so that i could flash new ROMs, but i am afraid i might brick my fone with that IPL/SPL..

how will i flash with this wizardlove? do i need to use shelltool or that RUU_noid? thanks.

rizortiz

[rizortiz]

You can use Typho5, http://www.savefile.com/files/1066484

Please follow these steps to the dot.

1. Extract typo 5 to root. "c:\typho5\
2. Copy the nk.nbf file of your os to c:\typho5\
3. Go to command prompt and type "cd\" "cd typho5" "typho5 -x nk.nbf
4. You will see the info in the command prompt regarding the os you want to flash. Please delete all files afterwards except typho5.exe and nk.nbf.

helloo..

i already did what u said..

i had these files..
80040000-OS.nb
92000000-Splash.nb
96000000-GSM.nb ----------> does it mean, it will change my radio version?
9b000000-Extension.nb
9d000000-HTC.nb

where is that IPL/SPL? how will i knw it wont change my IPL/SPL?
thanks.

rizortiz

[saa044]

helloo..

i already did what u said..

i had these files..
80040000-OS.nb
92000000-Splash.nb
96000000-GSM.nb ----------> does it mean, it will change my radio version?
9b000000-Extension.nb
9d000000-HTC.nb

where is that IPL/SPL? how will i knw it wont change my IPL/SPL?
thanks.

rizortiz

Ipl/Spl would have been included in the list of files stating ipl/spl. Hmmm I dont like the gsm.nb file to much, I think it might change your radio. I normally only flash roms that has os.nb and maiby splash.nb.

[craphandhere]

fantastic piece of software, actually was able to upgrade my rom and everything works.

[vippie]

Didn't get it to work on a friends wizard. Tried it about 5 times. The screen went black after the penguin on the screen. One time it turned white, but the RUU couldn't find the device. Both IPL/SPL are 2.21.0001.

Did find the solution! Kind of a similar problem happend to the hardSPL from the Touch. If the flash doesn't work load enablerapi (http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=46098&d=1186268099)manually! After this, flash goes just fine! Thanks for the softSPL!

[vippie]

I've updated the tutorial How to flash a new ROM to your Wizard... a little tutorial! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=298613) (also here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=310831)) with the softSPL solution! Steps G4.5 and G4.6!

[Tony Simmonds]

My old Wizard finally gave up. I was having to re-align the screen every 15 minutes. My supplier replaced it immediately, but to my horror it was a G4!!

After reading this thread, I decided to have a go flashing my Custom Rom, and it worked first time.

Thanks to everybody involved for this tool.

Regards

Tony

[the-equinoxe]

I am glad the dutch "tweakers" like this solution ;)

Best regards,

EquinoXe

[Arawn]

hmm gonna install xp for this! (running vista right now, no drivers for my tv card available for xp :(). thanks in advance!

[samy.3660]

Thanks Equinoxe,
I Just tried its working.

[cifa]

IPL 2.21.001
SPL 2.21.001

I would like to extend a big IRISH thanks to the-equinoxe & co for this stunning release. I am now running TNT 4.0 on my UK O2 XDA and its like having a new phone. Big differences alround. Thanks also to dharvey4651 for his helpful tutorial on Pg 9 of this thread. I have waited a long time for this - and its been worth it. Cheers :)

[RClub]

Great work!!!
Thank you so much!
Regard

[samy.3660]

Greetings,
Equinoxe, if i will remove ipl.nb and spl.nb from any rom then will it become G4 safe and will i be able to flash?

[the-equinoxe]

Greetings,
Equinoxe, if i will remove ipl.nb and spl.nb from any rom then will it become G4 safe and will i be able to flash?

Yeah, you can remove IPL and SPL to make it G4 safe.
I would also remove the Extended rom.

Best regards,

EquinoXe

[dferreira]

There's no problems with the Extended ;) Flashed various times.

[the-equinoxe]

There's no problems with the Extended ;) Flashed various times.

Great, thanks for the info!

[RClub]

Hi,
it's worked excellent in first time i flashed rom TNT 5.0, but i can't flash Wrcx1 in second time(SoftSPL cant kill ASync in 2nd time). So i reflash to ship rom and try softSPL once again -> it's OK
Have you any solutions?
Thank you,
Regard

[saa044]

Hi,
it's worked excellent in first time i flashed rom TNT 5.0, but i can't flash Wrcx1 in second time(SoftSPL cant kill ASync in 2nd time). So i reflash to ship rom and try softSPL once again -> it's OK
Have you any solutions?
Thank you,
Regard

Yes I've also notice that when I try and flash from the wrcx rom's to any other. Haven't encountered it with TNT5.0 though. Have you tried to enable rapi through wizard service tool then flashing via soft spl?

[RClub]

Yes I've also notice that when I try and flash from the wrcx rom's to any other. Haven't encountered it with TNT5.0 though. Have you tried to enable rapi through wizard service tool then flashing via soft spl?
No, i didnt. I'll try to enable rapi
Thank you:)

[samy.3660]

Equinoxe, if something goes wrong in the process and the ruu stopped, then flashing the OEM rom will get me back.

Thanks

[the-equinoxe]

Equinoxe, if something goes wrong in the process and the ruu stopped, then flashing the OEM rom will get me back.

Thanks

Yes, it normally does.


BTW, if someone still has troubles with enable rapi (the sSPL should do that for you), you can replace the other enable-rapi.cab with this one
Thanks to Vippie for pointing this one out to me.

If it works, don't change ;)

[loverbadi]

Hello sir,

May i try to softSPL step on my Prophet device?

I mean: for only temporarily CIDUNLOCK by softSPL step.
Not load a ROM. Without ROM.

I want to get a bootloader screen with CIDUNLOCK status on Prophet.

Is this possible? May i try?

[the-equinoxe]

Hello sir,

May i try to softSPL step on my Prophet device?

I mean: for only temporarily CIDUNLOCK by softSPL step.
Not load a ROM. Without ROM.

I want to get a bootloader screen with CIDUNLOCK status on Prophet.

Is this possible? May i try?


Sorry, this is not for Prophet.

[saa044]

Hello sir,

May i try to softSPL step on my Prophet device?

I mean: for only temporarily CIDUNLOCK by softSPL step.
Not load a ROM. Without ROM.

I want to get a bootloader screen with CIDUNLOCK status on Prophet.

Is this possible? May i try?

I am not sure about the info I'm about to give, but according to my knowledge the softspl was generated from the wizard spl, so in actual effect its only made for wizard. Equinoxe please correct me if I'm wrong.

[the-equinoxe]

I am not sure about the info I'm about to give, but according to my knowledge the softspl was generated from the wizard spl, so in actual effect its only made for wizard. Equinoxe please correct me if I'm wrong.

You are absolutely correct, it's meant for wizards only.

[petokato]

Works fine for me on first try, thanks a lot for perfect job!

[saa044]

Yeah this software is truely perfect. Maiby we can convince Equinoxe to make one for the universal (i-mate jasjar) ;)

[frz]

You are absolutely correct, it's meant for wizards only.

i read on the hermes forum that the extended rom can be unlocked 2 use as storage on phones only if it is CID unlocked
u can unhide the extended rom on the new g4 devices but there is some code/check that does not let u write on them..any help...

[saa044]

i read on the hermes forum that the extended rom can be unlocked 2 use as storage on phones only if it is CID unlocked
u can unhide the extended rom on the new g4 devices but there is some code/check that does not let u write on them..any help...

But how much space would one gain if the extended rom can be used to store files in?

[frz]

But how much space would one gain if the extended rom can be used to store files in?

10mb
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,

[the-equinoxe]

I guess the hard SPL is the only way of testing the Ext. ROM features.

[frz]

I guess the hard SPL is the only way of testing the Ext. ROM features.

hi equinoxe,
i'm going to hardSPL my divice over the weekend
just wanted 2 make sure..
do i have 2 put the phone in bootloader mode before i run hardSPL
i read ur 1st post..
i doesn't mention anything ...regading the bootloader..
sorry if i sound like a noob

[the-equinoxe]

hi equinoxe,
i'm going to hardSPL my divice over the weekend
just wanted 2 make sure..
do i have 2 put the phone in bootloader mode before i run hardSPL
i read ur 1st post..
i doesn't mention anything ...regading the bootloader..
sorry if i sound like a noob

You don't put it in bootloader, just connect the cable, the Hard-SPL is fully automated, just follow the steps.

[lobiik]

Hi, tried to use your software, but I'm running 64bit version of Windows XP Professional

...
And all the other Gurus who chipped in with advice
and help.

http:\xda-developers.com 2007

Progress: 0.The image file C:\softspl\SLEEP4.EXE is valid, but is for a machine type other than the current machine.

To set compatibility to WindowsXP (or 2000) didn't help.

[riri22]

Hi, tried to use your software, but I'm running 64bit version of Windows XP Professional

...
And all the other Gurus who chipped in with advice
and help.

http:\xda-developers.com 2007

Progress: 0.The image file C:\softspl\SLEEP4.EXE is valid, but is for a machine type other than the current machine.

To set compatibility to WindowsXP (or 2000) didn't help.

I had the same problem, and I ended up applying the HardSpl flash under x86 XP first, and then I could do the ROM flashing on my x64. Fortunately, my comp has double boot.
;)

[lobiik]

trying now once again with shelltool (previous attempt ended up with ipl/spl/gsm/os splash and didn't move, so love's inside and will see. If not, then I will take my gf's laptop and will do hardSPL patch

[ATLAndre]

So I've got an 8125 from Cingular, and I tried doing this... I can't get beyond the white screen. After running START-sSPL, the ROMUpdateUtility tries runs and it gives me an error. Once it was a File Open error, and another was a Connection error... any suggestions? Or did I totally screw this up

[the-equinoxe]

So I've got an 8125 from Cingular, and I tried doing this... I can't get beyond the white screen. After running START-sSPL, the ROMUpdateUtility tries runs and it gives me an error. Once it was a File Open error, and another was a Connection error... any suggestions? Or did I totally screw this up

What OS are you using?

What SPL version are you running currently?

File open error: did you pace the correct nk.nbf file in the folder?
Or was the file open error for another file?

Connection error: Was the battery charged?

[4irm]

G4 Safe means:
-No IPL/SPL and no Extended ROM.

means it is possible to create a flashable ROM (file) including OS and RADIO?

I have been using shell tool in order to flash OS only safely but need a downgrade because of that WM6 "missed call" issue. I cant falsh a older original T-Mobile ROM with a radio like 2.19 etc.

EDIT: just read you have to have SPL 2.xxxxx, means there is no way since my device has 3.08.0001???

cheers
IRM

[funy]

IPL/SPL 2.21.0001
OS 2.21.2.6

Hi All,

Just tried to flash latest TNT, copied the nk.nbf into c:\softspl along with rest of the zip file. ran the start-sspl.exe which did its thing on the computer but my wizards screen went black with green text in the middle and it complained about not being able to open a log file. and it kind of stopped there. the ruu had started running but could not find the pda. So i unplugged phone and soft reset and im back to where i started.


one question though, from my stock t-mob rom is worth hard reset before doing any of this? would it have helped.

[saa044]

IPL/SPL 2.21.0001
OS 2.21.2.6

Hi All,

Just tried to flash latest TNT, copied the nk.nbf into c:\softspl along with rest of the zip file. ran the start-sspl.exe which did its thing on the computer but my wizards screen went black with green text in the middle and it complained about not being able to open a log file. and it kind of stopped there. the ruu had started running but could not find the pda. So i unplugged phone and soft reset and im back to where i started.


one question though, from my stock t-mob rom is worth hard reset before doing any of this? would it have helped.

Ok I would suggest to get the latest wizard service tool and press the enable rapi command on it and try the installation again. :D

[funy]

Ok I would suggest to get the latest wizard service tool and press the enable rapi command on it and try the installation again. :D

hi there.

i did try it but had problems reporting that one of the rapi or the certificate files hadnt been run and the enable rapi button in wst gave odd errors.

i have since done a hard reset and then installed the two cabs manually by copying them to my phone then running and then ran the wst sucsessfully (and sent off my key block and dump :))

i will see how i get on, just making my wm5 how id normally use it so i can run a backup again before i do anything.

I downloaded from t mobile the latest rom / ruu for my wizard. If i dont like wm6 can i use this to flash back to standard again?

thanks

ben

[the-equinoxe]

hi there.

i did try it but had problems reporting that one of the rapi or the certificate files hadnt been run and the enable rapi button in wst gave odd errors.

i have since done a hard reset and then installed the two cabs manually by copying them to my phone then running and then ran the wst sucsessfully (and sent off my key block and dump :))

i will see how i get on, just making my wm5 how id normally use it so i can run a backup again before i do anything.

I downloaded from t mobile the latest rom / ruu for my wizard. If i dont like wm6 can i use this to flash back to standard again?

thanks

ben

Yes, you can use t-mobile's latest ROM to bring the vario into it's original state.

[funy]

thanks, just trying to be precaucious as managed to flash my old sony ericsson w810i blank whilst trying to debrand it, fixed it though :)

thanks for your help :)

[frz]

Yes, you can use t-mobile's latest ROM, iMate ROM or thier carriers ROMto bring the vario into it's original state.

there have been posts of others messing up thier wizards when they use t-mobile's latest ROM to bring the vario into it's original state...coz it flashed the G3 or G4 spl..
how do u chk 2 make sure or will the use t-mobile's latest ROM flash the relevent SPL...

[the-equinoxe]

there have been posts of others messing up thier wizards when they use t-mobile's latest ROM to bring the vario into it's original state...coz it flashed the G3 or G4 spl..
how do u chk 2 make sure or will the use t-mobile's latest ROM flash the relevent SPL...

Good point.

Use typho5 to check:
typho5.exe -x nk.nbf

IPL_2 and SPL_2 are the G4 IPL/SPL

You should delete the other (G3) IPL/SPL, rebuild the ROM using nknbf tool.
However, after rebuilding the ROM you need Soft SPL to flash.

[pickled]

sweet just used the soft spl technique to flash black diamond 2.0 with no probs whatsoever. Been wanting to flash my phone for a while but been waiting for a nice easy method to do it by

cheers everyone

:)

[frz]

Good point.

Use typho5 to check:
typho5.exe -x nk.nbf

IPL_2 and SPL_2 are the G4 IPL/SPL

You should delete the other (G3) IPL/SPL, rebuild the ROM using nknbf tool.
However, after rebuilding the ROM you need Soft SPL to flash.

is it as simple as deleting the ipl/spl or do i have to use hex editor etc as per the following post..especially steps 3, 4 & 5...
http://www.molski.biz/forum/viewtopic.php?p=173&sid=0dd670460b5d6210bd3be37301c3d039

[the-equinoxe]

is it as simple as deleting the ipl/spl or do i have to use hex editor etc as per the following post..especially steps 3, 4 & 5...
http://www.molski.biz/forum/viewtopic.php?p=173&sid=0dd670460b5d6210bd3be37301c3d039

Its as easy as step 6 only ;)
Just don't include the IPL/SPL of course.

[jedisefis1]

i donwloaded i follow the steps and thats it!!!
great job

but i have a littlequestion

where the wm6 (and any other rom) works faster ?

in softflash
in hardflash
or in the classic install, normal rom hard install with cid unlocks and ....

just to now

thx

[mestrini]

i donwloaded i follow the steps and thats it!!!
great job

but i have a littlequestion

where the wm6 (and any other rom) works faster ?

in softflash
in hardflash
or in the classic install, normal rom hard install with cid unlocks and ....

just to know

thx

The speed of the ROM depends on a lot of factors:
- Available memory;
- Chef's work with dlls, registry settings and package handling;
- Page Pool value;
- Processor speed (overclocking)
- others i can't recall...

but i can say that it doesn't depend on the chosen method to flash the ROM :P

[stuff]

So with this I can flash any ROM onto my G4 device without using shelltool? Meaning I can use the update utility?

[the-equinoxe]

So with this I can flash any ROM onto my G4 device without using shelltool? Meaning I can use the update utility?

Yup, you don't need shelltool anymore.
Be careful what you flash though, flashing IPL/SPL is very dangerous!

[randomgoon]

I just used this instead of sheltool, works wonders! Thanks for all the people who worked on this :D

[Olipro]

Might be an idea if I made a safe one too to prevent SPL/IPL flashing... although to be honest, people really should just apply Hard-SPL

[sehgal121]

This is the first time I upgraded the ROM and everything went really smooth. I used wizard_love rom.
I followed the steps religiously and could get everything working.

_____________________________
:) SEHGAL

Cingular 8125
IPL / SPL: 2.25.0001
GSM: 2.25.11
ROM: 2.26.10.2 WWE
_____________________________

[legerstee1]

Great!! thanks!!!
Its works lovely....only the save g4 was hardy to find :s.

THANKS!

[Stivenson]

That tutorial has worked great for me.
Now i have a VPA COMPACT 2 with WM 6.0 :)
It's Great what you did, guys!
Thanks

[maticusonline]

Thanks for the software it works great.:cool:

[famekhan]

Dear All

Try to unlock my MDA to install other rom on it so i try on Soft SPL

wen i start Soft SPL its goes to White Screen and flash rom on it after flashing the rom its goes to bootloader so i think the installation is completed so i remove the battery and then put back the battery but after that its not getting on or not going to bootloader

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me wat i do i need go to bootloader or on my MDA

i m waiting for quick response

Thanks

[the-equinoxe]

Dear All

Try to unlock my MDA to install other rom on it so i try on Soft SPL

wen i start Soft SPL its goes to White Screen and flash rom on it after flashing the rom its goes to bootloader so i think the installation is completed so i remove the battery and then put back the battery but after that its not getting on or not going to bootloader

plzzzzzzzzzzzzzz help me wat i do i need go to bootloader or on my MDA

i m waiting for quick response

Thanks

-What IPL/SPL version did you have before using soft SPL?
-What ROM did you flash?

[famekhan]

i install MDA original rom 2.21 some thing like this

[LancerV]

Question Upgrading Rom? Have a G4 Wizard run Soft SPL and it goes to white screen but when I try to upload the rom it says verfying info and than says connection error?

[the-equinoxe]

i install MDA original rom 2.21 some thing like this

So you installed a ROM containing IPL/SPL in it and you are not even sure what ROM?
That is just begging for a brick..

@LancerV
Have you tried another USB-port/PC?
We noticed that some "small footprint" XP installs didn't cope very well with flashing while in Soft SPL.

[famekhan]

dear

as i told u i m just want to unlocked my MDA through Soft SPL so i go through the guidelines provided in readme file its flash the rom on my MDA after flashing the rom its goes to Bootloader showing me SPL 2.21.olip so i think the flashing of rom is completed so i remove the battery and then install the battery after that my MDA is not on and not going to bootloader
i just want that my MDA is go to Bootloader then i can install other rom

i m using MDA rom RUU_Prodigy_2210206_22102109_021911_TMO_UK_WWE_Shi p

can u please tell me its a software problem or hardware problem

or may i can do anything to repair it

thanks

[sivanesh]

The enthusiasm and interest with which all of you created this thread to flash G4 is awesome.

It hardy took 15 minutes for the entire process.
Flashed with XDA Mobile 6 version 3

T-Mobile MDA
2.26.0001

[lowkey81]

Hi All,

Great thanks to the creator of this amazing software.
It very easy, just have to read folks!! :-)

I now have TNT_5.0_Wizard_TouchFLO installed.
Veryy cool WM6 rulez

[DionHall85]

I have a Cingular 8125 phone and what to update to rev4. How to I go about doing this I have download the rev4 files but I keep reading that it is for wizards only? What is wizard? sorry for the dumb questions but thanks!

[the-equinoxe]

I have a Cingular 8125 phone and what to update to rev4. How to I go about doing this I have download the rev4 files but I keep reading that it is for wizards only? What is wizard? sorry for the dumb questions but thanks!

rev4. ???
rev4 files??

Rev4 of what?

[mestrini]

rev4. ???
rev4 files??

Rev4 of what?

never mind m8. he was 'cross posting' and placing same question in different threads. He's talking about dferreira's WM5 rev4 custom ROM but he also said he needed some sleep and that has already managed to flash it successfully.

cheers

[anas_shikha]

It worked correctly ;)
But I've a question please ;
How Can I install Roms that contains IPL and SPL with your great tool :rolleyes:
Thanx again