Change languaje of HTC Hermes/SoftBank X01HT

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I want to know is there is a possibility to Flash the HTC Hermes of Softbank:

http://mb.softbank.jp/mb/en/product/3g/x01ht/index.html

And change JAPANESE the ROM to English (or Spanish) one.

Thanks!

http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...mes_UpgradeFAQ
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...ermes_Upgrades
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index...pgradeProblems

Beware the X01HT from SoftBAnk uses Bootloader 1.06. Basically that means that flashing it is impossible unless a fix for the bootloader issue is found. I just found out that I am stuck with Japanese now too

Originally Posted by dandare123

Beware the X01HT from SoftBAnk uses Bootloader 1.06. Basically that means that flashing it is impossible unless a fix for the bootloader issue is found. I just found out that I am stuck with Japanese now too

I had plans to go this afternoon to buy one What is this problem? I was looking in the forum but I couldn't find anything about it

The problem is that with Bootloader 1.04 the update software did not check the vendor ID of the Hermes. That meant that you could update a e.g. Cingular model with a T1 ROM or use a ROM with a different language.

Hermes that have Bootloader 1.06 (like the SoftBank X01HT) nocw ckeck that ID and won't let you update with a ROM from a different vendor....

Before you buy it, you can check mine if you are in Tokyo....

Yes, I'm living in Tokyo

So, is not possible to flash it Is there any post that speak about if they're researching to fix this issue?
Anyway, I don't speak many NIHONGO. Do you know any way to make it work in English (or almost English) ??

Other thing. I read in the Web that this model can't handle MMS. I imagine that it's because they didn't put a MMS program there. Could you make MMS work in your model?

Thanks for all!
Sesaru

Sorry for my late response here - I'd say currently there is no (easy) way to use a different ROM of the SoftBank model. I wil require somebody to come up with a solution for that, but that may take time. I'll go to the SoftBank store on the weekend to see if they plan to come up with an English model.

Right now, the unit will work in Japanese and Japanese only, no way you can get it to work in English as far as I can say at the moment.

MMS also does not work, so you are restricted to SMS. I am myself contemplating taking it back (I made an arrangement with the SoftBank people last Saturday to try how far I can get...) and get me a unit form Singapore.

So, if you are not comfortable with the restrictions, I'd rather advise to wait with the purchase. Let's see how DoCoMo will handle this...

Some more points:

You cannot use it currently as a wireless modem for your laptop (that's disabled)
There is no MSN chat on the unit (disabled too)
Outlook is fully restricted to SMS, I could not get pop or imap access to any other mail account to work.

I had the opportunity right now to compare a frirends DOPOD variation - he bought in Singapore. e uses it while visiting here utilizing his Singapore SIM roaming. On his, all functions work, including wireless modem, etc.

In my opinion, SoftBank did a great job in crippling the X01HT to the extent that it is less functional than an odinary Japanese 3G phone. My best advise is to buy a unlocked in Singapore or Taiwan. Alternatives on the Japanese market are the Wilcom units (but agreed, they are big and ugly compared to the sleek X01HT)

Hope that helps...

Originally Posted by dandare123

In my opinion, SoftBank did a great job in crippling the X01HT to the extent that it is less functional than an odinary Japanese 3G phone.

Sad to know that SoftBank are following Vodafones footsteps when it comes to crippling firmware!

Ofiaich

Originally Posted by dandare123

Sorry for my late response here

No Problem. Thanks for your help

Originally Posted by dandare123

I'd say currently there is no (easy) way to use a different ROM of the SoftBank model. I will require somebody to come up with a solution for that, but that may take time.

Umm, let me know if you find it. I'll do also

Originally Posted by dandare123

Right now, the unit will work in Japanese and Japanese only, no way you can get it to work in English as far as I can say at the moment.

That's impossible. Softbank is removing all the staff for gaijins that Vodafone put here. For example, now WAP (Yahoo! Keitai) don't have any in English (I used the "last train" opcion a lot in the past).

Originally Posted by dandare123

MMS also does not work, so you are restricted to SMS.
...
You cannot use it currently as a wireless modem for your laptop (that's disabled)
There is no MSN chat on the unit (disabled too)
...
In my opinion, SoftBank did a great job in crippling the X01HT to the extent that it is less functional than an odinary Japanese 3G phone.

Really worse than Vodafone.

Originally Posted by dandare123

I am myself contemplating taking it back (I made an arrangement with the SoftBank people last Saturday to try how far I can get...) and get me a unit form Singapore.
...
My best advise is to buy a unlocked in Singapore or Taiwan.

Maybe I'll do also. But I imagine that that the price will rise a lot ... Where do you want to buy it? I looked in Expansys and couldn't see anything ...

Thanks for all!!