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eddiecanuck 06-16-2010 02:14 PM

Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update includes Sense 2.5
 
Verizon put out the MR2 upgrade for the Touch Pro2 today on the PCD site. I downloaded and flashed from stock MR1 to the MR2 and now it won't boot past the htc logo (now green letters on white back). It displays the version numbers in the bottom left in red, but then it just sits there. I've waited for over 30 min. So I started up in bootloader and ran the update again but no change.
Going to try going back to MR1. Anyone else try the MR2 update yet? Successful?

deadwrong03 06-16-2010 02:22 PM

Wirelessly posted (Opera/9.7 (WindowsMobile; PPC; Opera Mobi/35267; U; en; Presto/2.1.1))

what exactly is mr1 and mr2

eddiecanuck 06-16-2010 02:33 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
The are manufacturer ROM updates to the original ROM that was put on the device when first launched. It's Verizon's way to update versions of their programs, update the device OS or interface, update the radio firmware, etc. When you install the update it replaces the ROM currently on the device (including all data).
That's the basic gist of it.

austin420 06-16-2010 02:36 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
mr stands for maintnence release. usually not a huge overhaul. sometimes a new version of sense. usually a few optimizations. they used to say a mr came right before a big update to ptrepare the device, but this isnt the case anymore. tp1 recieved a mr right before it was supposedly going to get a 6.5 update that never came!

eddiecanuck 06-16-2010 02:37 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
So I can flash back to MR1 and it boots up fine. But I try going to MR2 and it just hangs at the logo screen. Maybe a stupid question, but is it maybe not working because it's an unlocked phone? Or is it maybe a bad update? Can't find anyone else who's tried the update, doesn't seem to be much interest in it. I guess with all the custom stuff out there the stocks ones aren't very interesting. :)

austin420 06-16-2010 02:42 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
im sure theres not much interest in in. also, this site has a lot of sprint users, instead of verizon. is there a site like sprintusers.com for verizon?

barfly 06-16-2010 03:10 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiecanuck (Post 1818843)
So I can flash back to MR1 and it boots up fine. But I try going to MR2 and it just hangs at the logo screen. Maybe a stupid question, but is it maybe not working because it's an unlocked phone? Or is it maybe a bad update? Can't find anyone else who's tried the update, doesn't seem to be much interest in it. I guess with all the custom stuff out there the stocks ones aren't very interesting. :)

I am on VZ TP2 and I have downloaded the file and when I have time (most likely this weekend) will load and give it a try. Currently rockin latest MightyRom SE. I'm wondering if maybe your zip or file is corrupted? Have you tried to d/l again?

For reference, I show the following md5sum's:
73ebc36f7f146e78ecc5f0f959915922 *XV6875 MR2 Upgrade.zip
27504b108d51b971504305bcc9c07ad5 *RUU_Rhodium_W_S2_VERIZON_WWE_4.01.605.15_RS_2.35. 00WV_NV_VZW_2.08_0105_PRL58005_Ship.exe

Wish you good luck if you try again!

chachy7777777 06-16-2010 04:02 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
When I tried the MR2 on my unlocked TP2, my phone also got stuck on the HTC boot screen.

I flashed back to MR1, relocked the phone, and ran the MR2 update again. Now it works.

Therefore, I would suggest relocking your phone before running the MR2 update.

Kliptik 06-16-2010 04:06 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by chachy7777777 (Post 1819045)
When I tried the MR2 on my unlocked TP2, my phone also got stuck on the HTC boot screen.

I flashed back to MR1, relocked the phone, and ran the MR2 update again. Now it works.

Therefore, I would suggest relocking your phone before running the MR2 update.

would you mind posting up the Sense build version on the MR2 upgrade? TIA!!!

eddiecanuck 06-16-2010 04:08 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Kind of what I thought. Was hoping to not have to do that. Do I need to pay to unlock it again if I do re-lock? I guess if I decide to stay stock it doesn't matter. But I do like to play with the custom ROMs from time to time when I find one that looks cool.

hypeo 06-16-2010 04:10 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
if you relock the phone and flash you can probably unlock it again after flashing as stated above.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddiecanuck (Post 1819057)
Well I did download again and the file(s) are fine. I did a task29, flashed and still no go. I'm flashing back to MR1 now, then will try to upgrade again (not too hopeful) and then I'm going to give up until smarter people than me figure it out. I'm leaning towards the fact that my phone is unlocked. The only people if heard from that have had it work are those that had a locked phone.
While this doesn't update the OS to 6.5.3, it does put the new Sense 2.5 on it which would be nice. I know lots of custom ROMs have it but I really haven't found one that seems to be stable enough for me while giving me the features I like and am used to. I'd hate to think I have to re-lock my phone to get this to work as I do like to try out custom ROMs from time to time.
Well if anyone that has an unlocked phone gets this working or has an idea how I can get mine going I'd be most appreciative.


PPCFreak 06-16-2010 04:38 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
anyone care to publish the sense version numbers from MR2?

I just got in a new Refurb and am thinking I should flash the MR2 before I fully load my apps/contacts/appointments/etc....

But curious as to what the update really is updating.

Edit: According to PCDPHones site, the update is updating software (VZ Navigator, Contact Card and Time Stamp).

NightRaven 06-16-2010 04:49 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
I also cannot boot the mr2 update. However, I dumped the rom, and rebuilt it using the boot.rgu from the MR1 update, and also removing the OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL module from the XIP. After flashing it did boot correctly.

I'm going to now try a straight dump and rebuild to see if it is just something in their updater thats causing the issue.

mikenerd 06-16-2010 04:50 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
I have been using MR for a few months and its been a little buggy but I really want the 2.5 twitter tab. If this is 2.5 I'll give it a whirl. would rather not have to relock tho.

OrlandoHatch 06-16-2010 04:51 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
I had the exact same experience. Reflashing to MR1, relocking, flashing MR2 cured it.

NightRaven 06-16-2010 04:57 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by NightRaven (Post 1819170)
I also cannot boot the mr2 update. However, I dumped the rom, and rebuilt it using the boot.rgu from the MR1 update, and also removing the OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL module from the XIP. After flashing it did boot correctly.

I'm going to now try a straight dump and rebuild to see if it is just something in their updater thats causing the issue.

Yep, It is the boot.rgu and the OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL that's causing the problem!

NightRaven 06-16-2010 04:58 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by OrlandoHatch (Post 1819177)
I had the exact same experience. Reflashing to MR1, relocking, flashing MR2 cured it.

If you unlock it again, and hard reset, It wont boot again.

PPCFreak 06-16-2010 05:06 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mikenerd (Post 1819173)
I have been using MR for a few months and its been a little buggy but I really want the 2.5 twitter tab. If this is 2.5 I'll give it a whirl. would rather not have to relock tho.


Are you refering to MightyROM?

This is not MightyROM discussion, its Manufacturer ROM (MR). An update ROM from the manufacturer for the Carrier (ususally at the request of the carrier due to software updates and/or additions).

kgb247 06-16-2010 05:07 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
for those that had to relock just to flash the update, did you notice any signifigant changes / improvements?

mikenerd 06-16-2010 05:23 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by PPCFreak (Post 1819215)
Are you refering to MightyROM?

This is not MightyROM discussion, its Manufacturer ROM (MR). An update ROM from the manufacturer for the Carrier (ususally at the request of the carrier due to software updates and/or additions).

ha! I mean mighty Rom. :) I do however want a carrier rom with 2.5 so... hope this works well.

firefurby 06-16-2010 05:26 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Found this nice summary of changes over at WMExperts:
(http://www.wmexperts.com/verizon-tou...rom-update-mr2)
ROM: 4.01.605.15/Radio: 2.35.00WV

Operating system has been upgraded to Windows Mobile®
6.5 COM2.5.

The HTC Sense™ user interface has been improved.

Visual Voice Mail (version 1.1.12.11) now comes preloaded on the device.

GlobalAccess Connect support. For international Internet access, you can tether your smartphone to a notebook.

Enhanced VZ Navigator® performance.

Improved auto-configuration of Daylight Saving Time.

Improved word prediction and autocorrection.

Enhanced on-screen keyboard layouts.

New, compact QWERTY keyboard option.

When composing email or text messages, type the first few letters of the recipient’s name in the To field to see a list of possible matches.

Quick setup of common email account types and an option to set up an email account manually.

slidebabyslide 06-16-2010 05:33 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kgb247 (Post 1819217)
for those that had to relock just to flash the update, did you notice any signifigant changes / improvements?

Im doing mine right now. It's just frustrating to relock it. I will have to pay again to unlock it.

(Stated above). Well i will see for my self, if it improved

Well, it's not really anything new that we haven't seen but it seems ok. Pre instaled with facebook. No task manager on top right. More stuff. Check it out if u want to stay stock rom.

slidebabyslide 06-16-2010 06:26 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
pics
http://img33.imageshack.us/g/dsc0420q.jpg/

I wanted to take more pics but i was in a hurry. Does any one know if we can install MM tethering in to this?

jmorton10 06-16-2010 07:53 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Does MMS work through the HTC Messaging in this ROM??

~John

Kliptik 06-16-2010 07:57 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jmorton10 (Post 1819514)
Does MMS work through the HTC Messaging in this ROM??

~John

Imactually gettin ready to try it out.... Will post back when ive tried.

brent372 06-16-2010 08:32 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
One thing I noticed is that my customized taskbar I was using on the MR1 update doesn't work on this MR2.
Some of the icons change, and some stay stock. :(

Kliptik 06-16-2010 08:46 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by NightRaven (Post 1819190)
Yep, It is the boot.rgu and the OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL that's causing the problem!

is there any way you could post the modified ROM so we can flash without unlocking it? Or a quick tutorial on how to do what you did?

rbanerji 06-16-2010 09:18 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Definitely relock the phone first. I had flashed back to the stock rom a while back, and forgot the fact that the phone was unlocked to begin with. I got stuck on the htc flash screen. Hard reset does not work - unable to get into bootloader. I tried flashing through SD card, but I guess that doesn't work without getting into the bootloader either. I took it to the verizon store - the tech spent about 5 minutes trying to get into the bootloader, and decided to mail me a refurbished phone instead.
I thought I would fool around with it to try to bring it back to life anyway. Any ideas?

Kliptik 06-16-2010 09:23 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rbanerji (Post 1819684)
Definitely relock the phone first. I had flashed back to the stock rom a while back, and forgot the fact that the phone was unlocked to begin with. I got stuck on the htc flash screen. Hard reset does not work - unable to get into bootloader. I tried flashing through SD card, but I guess that doesn't work without getting into the bootloader either. I took it to the verizon store - the tech spent about 5 minutes trying to get into the bootloader, and decided to mail me a refurbished phone instead.
I thought I would fool around with it to try to bring it back to life anyway. Any ideas?

Shut the phone off. Hold down the Volume Down button. Turn the phone on with the Volume Down button pressed. should start in bootloader.

moc426 06-16-2010 09:28 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Seems the radio version is newer.

Quote:

Originally Posted by slidebabyslide (Post 1819359)
pics
http://img33.imageshack.us/g/dsc0420q.jpg/

I wanted to take more pics but i was in a hurry. Does any one know if we can install MM tethering in to this?


NightRaven 06-16-2010 10:38 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliptik (Post 1819620)
is there any way you could post the modified ROM so we can flash without unlocking it? Or a quick tutorial on how to do what you did?

Dump the rom using EVK.
Delete OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL from OEMXipKernel
Replace boot.rgu file in OEMXipKernal with the one from the MR1 update.
Recmod NTconifg.dll from the Notification_Enhancement_3_5_20113824_00 EXT package.
Rebuild ROM.

I still flash the MR2 rom first, so I would get the new HTC screen and the new radio.

I cant post the rom, because I've already customized the hell out of it.

Kliptik 06-16-2010 10:46 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by NightRaven (Post 1819836)
Dump the rom using EVK.
Delete OEM_FLASHDRV_1.DLL from OEMXipKernel
Replace boot.rgu file in OEMXipKernal with the one from the MR1 update.
Recmod NTconifg.dll from the Notification_Enhancement_3_5_20113824_00 EXT package.
Rebuild ROM.

I still flash the MR2 rom first, so I would get the new HTC screen and the new radio.

I cant post the rom, because I've already customized the hell out of it.

Thank you! Could you post up the Sense build it has real quick?

Wesley762 06-16-2010 10:47 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by kliptik (Post 1819854)
thank you! Could you post up the sense build it has real quick?

2013....

Kliptik 06-16-2010 10:51 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Wesley762 (Post 1819855)
2013....

Thanks and thanked! If it was 2014 I mightve tried harder to flash it (i.e. rebuilding the ROM). my main goal was to see if the manila build influenced the new htc messaging, but i tried MightyROM OF earlier (also 2013) and no dice...

Wesley762 06-16-2010 10:54 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliptik (Post 1819865)
Thanks and thanked! If it was 2014 I mightve tried harder to flash it (i.e. rebuilding the ROM). my main goal was to see if the manila build influenced the new htc messaging, but i tried MightyROM OF earlier (also 2013) and no dice...

No Problem, I have done a ton of reading on it today and looks like being on sprint is just SOL for MMS, I don't use it a lot but it's still one of those deal breakers :(

NightRaven 06-16-2010 11:04 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kliptik (Post 1819854)
Thank you! Could you post up the Sense build it has real quick?

Here you go.

http://www.4shared.com/file/mHqlzMZH..._Packages.html

moc426 06-16-2010 11:40 PM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
the task manager is not there, kinda sucks for that.

yearn 06-17-2010 01:33 AM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
So just to be sure you HAVE to relock to flash this ROM?
That sucks if you do. considering you can only unlock from a pc 1 time

msh441 06-17-2010 01:59 AM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by moc426 (Post 1819968)
the task manager is not there, kinda sucks for that.


+1. I really liked the task manager tab for checking running programs and memory on the fly.

Too bad...

slidebabyslide 06-17-2010 04:06 AM

Re: Verizon Touch Pro2 MR2 Update
 
Does any one know if there is away to run mm tethering on this?


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