Hard-SPL Release Time!!!!

NOTE: This is NOT a SIM unlocker - it also doesn't unlock Security for other radios. if you need that, GO HERE


PLEASE PEOPLE WITH SPRINT, VERIZON OR TELUS PHONE, DO NOT USE THIS PACKAGE. those are CDMA/Worldphone and this package is for GSM only.
for CDMA, use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=578660

people with CDMA one trying to run GSM package will get the sync error (one that even the CAB file doesn't fix) because the package is not compatible.


preface: okay, it was released only this weekend! but trust me the wait was worth it as it works really great and smooth now!
important: again, don't forget, it's like with topaz - each user gets 1 license, or perhaps 2-3 on request if needed (which is valid forever and all this works as transparently as possible, so won't be a problem at all), while businesses who need to unlock more devices than that, can purchase it.
PM cmonex or use http://support.htc-unlocks.com if you want to discuss bulk unlocking.
you can send a request for 1-2 more devices for private user (free) at http://support.htc-unlocks.com (ONLY at this link, not in PM).


Preparations

0) this package is for Rhodium (Touch Pro 2, not the original Touch Pro) devices. CDMA-GSM worldphone version is not accepted (RHOD400, RHOD500 modelids), that will have its own Hard-SPL later. this Hard-SPL supports WM6.5.
1) if you have Vista / Windows 7, WMDC update to 6.1 (or whatever is latest) is recommended: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobi...ce-center.mspx


Instructions

read this if unsure how to install Hard-SPL... if you are an experienced user and you just downloaded the HardSPL package and it worked, then cool. but if you are unsure or run into an issue, then you should read the following!

1) download newest Hard-SPL package from Rhodium-HardSPL_V2_00R3_185HSPL.zip attachment, extract to an empty folder.
2) you must Have Phone Synced with PC in Windows Mobile!!! I mean it has to be connected to activesync or WMDC via USB cable. and it must not be in Flight/Airplane mode (i.e. radio should be on).
3) NEW: internet access is required as the program checks online for updates and license.
4) run Rhodium-HardSPL_V2_00R3.exe on PC, make sure it's launched from a local drive (not through network drive, etc.). XP requires Admin logon, and Vista/Windows 7 will automatically prompt to allow it to run in Admin mode, allow it please. if you get an antivirus warning, please ignore it, it contains no harmful code (just used a packer to compress it).
5) follow steps as prompted in the Hard-SPL program. if this is the first run of Hard-SPL on a device after hard reset, you must select Automatic flash mode (the first button in Welcome screen).

notes: you should usually go for Automatic flash mode; the Manual flash option is only to be used as noted below and you must only attempt the Manual mode option if Automatic flash mode or SSPL-Manual.exe already put device in black screen. any other errors triggered while running in Autoflash mode will have to be fixed as instructed in the error message.
==mod edit==
if you get error msg for hard-spl program where it can not connect to device than use the cab that the hardspl program asks you to install on device: especially for tilt2 users.
Once you install the cab (on device), rerun the hard-spl program. DO NOT freak out as your device completely powers off. leave the usb cable plugged into device and computer and follow onscreen prompts.
==end mod edit==
6) it will ask you to wait while it prepares for the flashing, press OK.
7) now it should go through without any error messages, if one does pop up, then please follow the instructions included in the error text. if no specific instruction is shown, then ask for help in the thread, but this should not ever occur (as this means a really fatal error occurred).
8) at this point the device did hopefully went to a black screen (reporting version as 1.10.C-SSPL only using "info 7" in mtty), this is the SSPL version, which is temporary. then RUU will instantly launch.
9) some notes: when RUU says it will hard reset, do not worry, it is not going to do that. also when it says the flash will take 10 minutes, ignore that, it will only take a minute or so.
10) SPL flashes, device automatically reboots, job done.
11) to confirm you got it installed, go into bootloader mode (tricolour screen!) and verify the screen shows 0.85.OliNex, which is the Hard-SPL version.

NOTE: you will not see the SPL version during normal boot, that is the OS version, not SPL!
to enter SPL to check version, do a soft reset while holding the "volume down" key on the left side of the device. keep holding the volume down key until you see tricolour screen which is the bootloader mode, then release it.

NOTE 2: this is unsigned Hard-SPL. no limitations on flashing ROMs (except of course some Radio roms). also, this has overwrite protection against HTC RUU's overwriting HSPL with a stock one, so if someone needs to revert to stock SPL for warranty reasons, a stock SPL downgrade package is posted here below. use this relocker *only* if you need to return the phone for warranty, and only use it as last step - after reflashing stock OS and radio. see steps at the end of this post about how to reflash stock SPL.

NOTE 3: anyone having USB problems with the device after it entered SSPL mode, please copy SSPL-Manual-Rhodium.exe from SSPL-Manual-Rhodiumxxx.zip attachment in this post, copy it to the device and run it. then once the screen has gone black, run the Hard-SPL package on the PC and you must select Manual flash option. *important*: make sure that the USB cable is plugged in and device is synced to Windows Mobile even if doing manual method.

NOTE 4: do not use this RUU for anything other than SPL flashing (i.e. hardspl or stock spl restore)!!! nothing other than SPL's made by Olinex team (using OliNex custom cert, which is not public) will flash to make SSPL more secure. if you want to flash some other rom, then use shipped RUU or rhodium customRUU if you need to flash cooked ROM.

NOTE 5: for developers asking: Hard-SPL is not based on MFG SPL, as it can strictly be used for development and hacking, contact cmonex in PM if you need that one.

NOTE 6: supported OS versions: both 32-bit and 64-bit XP, Vista, Windows 7RC and later. win2000 was untested, and pre-RC win7 (lower than build 7100) is explicitly not supported. also, the program may be unstable or not work on Virtual systems, so it's recommended to try outside Virtual OS softwares. also, version verify: if Hard-SPL package says V200R in first Welcome dialog title (and version 2.00 in About box), it is the latest version, not some crappy beta/old version.


Troubleshooting and Step by Step on reflashing stock SPL are in next post below!


credits

first, "OliNex" is a team which means: cmonex + Olipro
Olipro -> concept of EXE program that runs on the PC, Hard-SPL concept, server-side license code and maintaining the licenses.
cmonex -> HSPL package on PC, SSPL loader for windows mobile and SSPL binary. Hard-SPL binary. (SSPL loader: partially based on haret and old pof&Olipro jumpspl code),


finally,
Donations are always appreciated, the Hard-SPL program will provide you with a link at the end of the process to make it easier. any little helps!!! Thank you!! - and enjoy!!

-continued from first post-


Troubleshooting

firstly:
- read the instructions above.
- read the instructions above.
- read the instructions above.
you've donated and it still doesn't work: if you donated in Manual mode, you didn't enter an IMEI or it was mistyped. if you donate in Automatic mode, that will always work as long as the error message was about the commercial usage. to fix this, please contact us at the support ticket system link and use HardSPL - Paying category!
nothing happens on the device, does not enter black screen mode:
- anyone having problems with the device crashing instead of entering SSPL, make sure you've used Automatic flash mode before to put the device in SSPL (if you hard-reset your device, you have to repeat Automatic flash mode at least once).
- please make sure you watch the device screen if it asks about running files (it probably won't, I made sure of that, but just in case, check, for example it can warn about model incompatibility).
- also you can try unticking advanced usb/network functionality in settings on the device. exact location of this will probably be: start menu / settings / connections / usbtopc applet.
general usb connection error problems:
- if you get connection error in RUU after the device goes to black SSPL screen: make sure device was still synced via USB to the PC at the point of it entering SSPL (the black screen) and do not try replugging please, that will probably just crash SSPL.
- it will take a few seconds for the RUU to detect the device, but do not worry, as soon as the USB connection is established in SSPL, RUU will see device. if not (happens very rarely), wait for RUU to time out (or wait a few minutes). then remove back cover, reset, it will boot OS again, then you can retry unlocking process.
- anyone having problems with the device entering SSPL without functional USB port ("ERROR 260 CONNECTION" RUU error), you can get SSPL-Manual-Rhodium.exe from attachment in this post, copy it to the *device* itself and run it. then once the screen is showing black, run the Hard-SPL package on the PC and select Manual flash option. please do not use Manual flash option for any other purposes
- try a different USB port
- try different USB cable
- do not touch USB cable during the process especially if it is already a bit dodgy
- also do not use USB hub
- you can also try rebooting your PC
- and you can try using another PC.
- another reason for USB connection error: if your PC takes too long to load the drivers (if your device is in bootloader for the first time it needs to do that), then if RUU times out, but device is still in black screen, just leave it there and re-run the Hard-SPL package when driver installation finishes - you must use Manual Flash option in such a case. I recommend to wait for Windows to take its time searching for the USB drivers, then click Next in RUU only when they are installed.
- finally, you can try disabling antivirus or firewall programs on the PC.
ModelID checking: if SSPL loader says it's for a different model or device, please contact cmonex in PM for testing SPL on that too. check modelid by entering SPL tricolour screen manually and note what it says (RHOD100, or something else). note: currently SSPL accepts any RHOD***** except for the CDMA-GSM worldphone version (RHOD400, RHOD500 modelids), but if we get notified of another incompatible Rhodium version, we will instantly modify it to deny those models.
other issues:
- if device reports that Enterbootloader.exe fails to run (says missing component or corrupt signature or similar), try a hard reset.
- if device reboots instead of going to SSPL screen (black), which is very unlikely to happen, then contact us by PM to cmonex. do not PM OliNex user, that is not monitored frequently (and PM's to it are disabled now anyway).
- if none of the above help, read thread for further suggestions, if still nothing, make a post in thread describing all details about the exact situation.


how to reflash Stock/Shipped SPL - STEP BY STEP - FOR WARRANTY REASONS ONLY!

0. please make sure you already flashed stock ROM and radio, because stock SPL flash is *always* the last step before sending the device in.
1. download the Relocker attachment, extract the zip and run the EXE on your PC
2. if you wish to replace RUU_Signed.NBH that got extracted, feel free to do so, but not necessary (this Hard-SPL will only allow overwrite with a SPL signed by our custom cert). the included one is the 0.79.0000 stock SPL. you also have the option for 0.84.0000 and 0.87.0000, see the attachments.
3. flash
4. verify if it flashed by checking version in tricolour screen, it should say 0.79.0000 (or 0.84.0000 or 0.87.0000), not 0.85.OliNex.


About UPDATES:

-the last release (V2.00) added:
1. new SSPL binary, supporting more devices
2. fixes; this version will also tell you in future if you need an update for HardSPL.

Thanks guys.

Thread stuck.

Dave

First one public flashed! THanks guys u rock!

Originally Posted by FU5 KONA  

First one public flashed! THanks guys u rock!

LOOL! congrats on that!

Worked a treat thanks guys. Let the flashing begin.

Hey Team,

Today is my first day back on HTC devices for a little while,

I sold my Blackstone after missing the keyboard too much (went to a BB - I know flame away)

Anyway, I have been doing a massive amount of reading and am greatly appreciative of all the efforts of the teams who work hard to help us make these devices 'that much better'!!!!

Thanks

donation inbound.

Warren
Touch Pro 2

Originally Posted by wberesford  

Hey Team,

Today is my first day back on HTC devices for a little while,

I sold my Blackstone after missing the keyboard too much (went to a BB - I know flame away)

Anyway, I have been doing a massive amount of reading and am greatly appreciative of all the efforts of the teams who work hard to help us make these devices 'that much better'!!!!

Thanks

donation inbound.

Warren
Touch Pro 2

well, this *IS* a blackstone, with a keyboard. so you're going to love this phone! & donation will be much appreciated!

Thanks guys, you rock!

This is awesome!

The HardSPL is like the birth of the new christ for us Touch Pro 2 users ;-)
THANKS!