Do I need to hard SPL my Herald?

[rzheuv]

Hello, my device has a SPL of 5.04.0000 and I want a new ROM on it because it still runs WM5...

Now, in some threads I read that devices with an SPL higher than 4.xx.xxxx do not need to hard SPL it... but I'm not sure about it...

Can anyone give me the correct answer on the question if I need to hard SPL my device?

[jchitwood85]

Let me first tell you im still a new flasher myself (Atleast to PDA's, Ive flashed PSP's And numerous other phones) and the way I read it, its much safer to flash with the HardSPL. I had the 4.00+ SPL and Still HardSPL'ed my TMo Wing. Its quick, easy, and it also sped up my phone quite a bit by taking off uneeded junk! Any questions please feel free to ask. Ill help as much as possile.

[rzheuv]

So if I understand everything, it is nessaserry to HardSPL my Herald before I can flash it with another ROM? And there is no difference with phones with an SPL of 2.XXX or 4.XXX or in y case 5.XXX? It still has to get an Hard SPL?

[zeheres]

Well,

you will definitely need Hard SPL when intending to use a custom ROM! But beware: All devices with an SPL below 4 will brick when trying to Hard SPL them. So be sure to have an SPL of at least 4. Don't know if there's any workaround or w/e.

Cheers

[rzheuv]

I have an SPL above 4 so it will work! There are different "ways" to hard SPL the phone... does anyone know what the easiest way is?

[jchitwood85]

Heres the thread I used.... it was quick and painless lol.... Clickity Click! (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=358225) But before u get started if you have windows vista there will be a few minor issues, but i can walk ya through that if necessary.

[zeheres]

Used that thread as well. Works flawless :)

Cheers