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Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

PLEASE HELP PLEASE HELP PLEASE HELP!!!!

I have a question about upgrading my sprint vogue. I flashed the alltel rom a couple of month's ago. Now I want to upgrade to the new official Sprint rom, Do I have to downgrade to the stock sprint rom first or can I flash the sprint rom over the alltel rom. If you could please give me step by step instructions on how to do this. Thanks in advance.

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by jstich (Post 355717)

I was able to use the MicroSD storage-card method to update it. Opening the executable with WinRAR I was able to extract the "2.nbh" file. I formatted my storage card (after backing it up) to FAT32 partitioning although it was already in this file system (to start fresh). I copied the single "2.nbh" file to the storage-card and renamed it to "VOGUIMG.NBH". I then inserted the card into the device (with battery removed), inserted the battery, and pressed the power button to display the bootloader screen (RBGW bars).

The device immediately updated. I didn't have to touch a thing. Before I knew it, I was powering up and everything was perfect! No need to load any PRLs or run any other executables as all that stuff seems to be either included in the NBH or downloaded over the network, even though these files were also found separately in the executable. Activation took place automatically.

A special thanks to the previous authors for instructions in using the storage-card method.

Thanks jstich for the microSD rom update report. I also have to do this via the microSD since I only have a Mac. I have a quick question for you though. When I extracted the .exe file, there were two .nbh files (1.nbh and 2.nbh). Did you ever install the 1.nbh? Digging around I found that someone said it is the rom for the radio. Is this true? Could you check to see if the radio version got updated in your "device information" settings and whether your GPS and EVDO rev. A are both working.

Thanks!

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

wow hey sorry guys! didnt mean to leave so many hanging for so long! i have been away and therefore have 100 emails (ugh :S ) from ppcgeeks and xda developers and other things lol. but now im back (for a time). sorry

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Originally Posted by jstich (Post 355717)

Through much tribulation, was able to get the ROM loaded! :headbang:

If you have trouble using Vista to update the firmware with the newly-released executable from HTC's site, maybe my story can help you out:

I am using the officially released ROM version (3.03.651.4) released today.

I initially tried updating using the EXE from the Sprint Touch page on HTC's site. I followed the steps to the tee (establishing ActiveSync connection first and then installing the RUU executable), however I ran into trouble. I was using a Vista machine to execute the update to the Touch. I began the update process. As soon as the device appeared to have "flashed" itself, Vista immediately showed a "new hardware found" bubble. The flashing of the phone obviously caused Vista to lose its recognition of the phone mid-process and therefore interrupted the connection. ](*,)

The new hardware bubble eventually resolved itself and reported that my hardware was ready to use (thanks a lot, Vista!), but the RUU obviously reported a connection error. I didn't touch the phone or the cable but just tried re-executing the RUU. The "new device" (to Vista) was able to keep its connection as the RUU executed. This time I got as far as 10% into the upgrade when I received a "[328] Invalid Command" error. "$@%!#%^"

I tried running the RUU executable once again but got as far as 0% at which point the device continued to returned to the bootloader screen, and the RUU reported the same "[328] Invalid Command" error.

I was able to use the MicroSD storage-card method to update it. Opening the executable with WinRAR I was able to extract the "2.nbh" file. I formatted my storage card (after backing it up) to FAT32 partitioning although it was already in this file system (to start fresh). I copied the single "2.nbh" file to the storage-card and renamed it to "VOGUIMG.NBH". I then inserted the card into the device (with battery removed), inserted the battery, and pressed the power button to display the bootloader screen (RBGW bars).

The device immediately updated. I didn't have to touch a thing. Before I knew it, I was powering up and everything was perfect! No need to load any PRLs or run any other executables as all that stuff seems to be either included in the NBH or downloaded over the network, even though these files were also found separately in the executable. Activation took place automatically.

A special thanks to the previous authors for instructions in using the storage-card method.

hey thats great! :) good for you man. again, sorry that i was away.

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Originally Posted by Mrmojo78 (Post 360314)

i really dont think that is something that you will need to worry about. flash away with the new sprint htc exe.

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Originally Posted by BoyWonder (Post 359698)

Ok, Ive tried usuing different unlockers and different methods. Neither the RUU or updating via the sd card works. When I run the RUU, it seems to go through but then windows chimes and the usb connection drops and ActiveSync closes but then 2 seconds later Windows chimes again as if the phone was detected but nothing happens. If I try to update via the micro sd, the phone freezes at a grey screen with 'Loading. . .' in blue accross the top. I have two touches that Im trying this on and both are getting the same results. Is there anyone who can give me a hand pleeeease!?!?

ok. dont panice. just try sticking the phone into the bootloader, then flashing. to enter the bootloader, simply hold down the camera + power buttons, poke the reset hole, and keep holding those buttons until you enter the tri-color screen.

EDIT: boywonder, im really sorry to leave you hanging so long, my bad. also, let us know what all the numbers are on each vogue. when you boot up, what are the orange numbers that show on each device?

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

Ok so if I want to do a GPS rom then I do the second one? Not the first XP instructions?

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

If you want a GPS ROM your carrier may have the specific upgrade for you. But if you are looking for a custom ROM then you need to Run 2.31 unlocker by IaMcOkEmAn...makr sure after that you enter bootloader and show 2.31

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by shadowfender42 (Post 634525)

Ok so if I want to do a GPS rom then I do the second one? Not the first XP instructions?

Who is your carrier?

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by shadowfender42 (Post 636750)

I have Verizon.

And you currently do not have GPS enabled?

Go to start -> settings -> system -> device information

Post back all descriptions of:
ROM version:
ROM date:
Radio version:
PRL version:
PRI version

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

ROM version:1.15.605.14
ROM date:03/10/08
Radio version:1.60.30
PRL version:51143
PRI version1.37_002

Everythings stock, I think.

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Originally Posted by shadowfender42 (Post 639050)

ROM version:1.15.605.14
ROM date:03/10/08
Radio version:1.60.30
PRL version:51143
PRI version1.37_002

Everythings stock, I think.

Sorry man...it's really been a while. I am pretty dang sure that you can simply flash the latest sprint vogue rom (you can get from htc's site) and just soft - reset as soon as it mentions that it will customize the device. Then you may need to call verizon and have them help you reprovision your phone..possibly.

That should get you GPS and Rev. A capabilities. If you want a custom rom, you will need to unlock w/ imcokeman's unlocker (the gps version, not .40) AFTER doing the steps described above.

I really wish I could tell you for sure...you might try just starting a new thread about it as I'm not positive anymore.

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

I have a really silly question to ask. Where am i running the files from to do this? The RUU and the Imcokeman and rom. Are these done through my phone or computer. Sorry for such a silly question, i am a little nervous doing this for the first time on a Bell Touch. Thank you
Ladymist

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by ladyofthemist (Post 640811)

Don't mean to be the least bit offensive, but if you are asking those questions you may want to do a bit more reading before flashing.

Regardless, the files are run from your windows pc :)

Just reading the entire first post as well as the entire first post of imcokemans unlocker thread will probably do a lot of good for you if you haven't done that already :)

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

I am honestly stumpped as to where else to read. I want the Manila 2d but i can't find a .cad for it for my phone, the Touch/Vogue and what i do read makes no sense to me. I know i am very much a fish out of water here just not to sure what else to do.

Ladymist

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Originally Posted by jim2561 (Post 640802)

Thanks! This is going to help I got confused when I was unlocking my phone lol.:mrgreen:

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by ladyofthemist (Post 640847)

Check this thread out (not really the whole thread, its MONSTROUS. Just the first few posts by the developer. That should really get you on your way! Also, there is a vogue rom over on ppchaven that already has manilla incorporated. I used that rom a while back and it was pretty good, sorta outdated now though): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=398173

As for translating that thread / those instructions...I can't really help you there as I never really took the time to understand them myself, though I'm sure it can't be too bad.

Just feel free to keep asking questions! Specific ones! :) and you'll be fine.

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Originally Posted by shadowfender42 (Post 640928)

Thanks! This is going to help I got confused when I was unlocking my phone lol.:mrgreen:

Hey ya no problem, really glad I could help :)

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

I did it! Flashed my first phone lol its the Verizon 6.1 leaked ROM.

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by shadowfender42 (Post 641678)

I did it! Flashed my first phone lol its the Verizon 6.1 leaked ROM.

Great! Lol I was thinking about recommending that one but only read up on it a little bit..glad to help though, and thanks for clicking thanks :) lol

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

Hi all,

I was wondering if the internal GPS is constantly running in the background and using up the battery?
Can I selectively turn it off to conserve battery power or does it only run when an application calls for it?

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by Kobakon (Post 669778)

I believe that GPS starts only when an application calls for it, but then does remain on even when the application is closed for some period of time that I don't know. I always just try to be safe and just soft-reset when I'm finished (should be soft-resetting once or more / day anyway).

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

It does exactly like jim said, but no need to soft reset...If you feel the need open task manager and see if its still running.

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

Good lord... Did my first flash following the instructions in this post to this rom: http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=46406

The good lord comes in at how long the phone is taking to come up after loading the new ROM. It's been almost 20 minutes....

*edit*

Ah. Bricked. Great, great forum by the way. Really appreciate all the very well written help posts.

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

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Originally Posted by bmessina (Post 670026)

....So...you alright? Need some help?

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Can this be stickied?

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Originally Posted by Och (Post 703152)

Can this be stickied?

It was sticked at one time, but when they redid all the stickies it was removed :(

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

uhhh. i have a verizon vogue. but i used the wrong unlocker. is there anyway i can save my device?

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Originally Posted by ss0mohit (Post 1247043)

uhhh. i have a verizon vogue. but i used the wrong unlocker. is there anyway i can save my device?

:)Take a look at this thread:http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread...wrong+unlocker

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

Any idea where I can get the RUU? None of the links work.

(Never mind I got it.)

Re: Flashing How-To. Updated 5/23/08 to Include Quick GPS/Rev-A How-To

Due to inactivity, the thread will be closed but any rom links will remain intact for our members. thanks for understanding.