ok basically this is how you will want to flash your device and is what i did to my hermes.
heres how to do via cards:
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CID ULOCKING PHONE (SIM UNLOCK)
This is a patched radio ROM that can be used to remove the Operator SIM lock and CID lock from HTC Hermes based telephones. This new version also includes HardSPL patched bootloader to show always as SuperCID and allow to flash unsigned code.
It can be used in
all HTC Hermes devices, no matter which bootloader version the device is running.
NOTE: For x01ht post April devices, see this thread.
Disclaimer:
This is free to use but at your own risk, I take no responsibility for any conflict, fault, or damage caused to your phone by this unlocking procedure. No warranties of any kind are given. Any commercial usage prohibited.
Website:
http://pof.eslack.org/hermes-unlocker/
Install Instructions:
Easy auto-install Instructions:
- Unzip unlocker and run AUTO_Unlock_v3a.bat
If you don't want to install automatically, or for some reason the process doesn't work for you, read the file
Instructions.txt.
Thanks to:
- buzz_lightyear, itsme, vijay555, arc, Asukal, machinagod, esteve - for the wise advice and support
- Des and Olipro - for SSPL and HardSPL, everybody praise them!
- everyone else in xda-developers.com
History:
v3a [03-04-2007] - New RUU will make sure HardSPL-1.40 is installed before flashing the radio
Now the unlocking process is faster & safer
Fixed bug where IPL was downgraded to 1.00
v3 [11-02-2007] - Herm_Unlock_v3.exe now allows you to select SIM / CID unlock separately
Thanks to SSPL it can be used in all bootloader versions
Patched radio is now provided in NBH format
It keeps the current bootloader on phone (does not downgrade SPL).
v2a [14-11-2006] - bugfix release, thanks to all who reported the problems!
(hopefully) fixed bug where unlock code has to be entered manually
(hopefully) fixed bug where SuperCID was not kept after rom upgrades in some cases
v2 [12-11-2006] - updated to patched radio 1.16
unlocking software provided (HERM_Unlock_v2.exe): thanks buzz for the source of UNI_Unlock_v1 ;-)
SuperCID is now kept after rom upgrades
v1 [05-11-2006] - patched radio 1.13
unlock manually
Donations:
I spent some time and money developing this free unlocker, there's no need to pay me for that, but donations are always appreciated.
Enjoy!
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Hermes SD Card flashing
This page describes how to upgrade your Hermes ROM using an SD Card. This is useful for:
Linux and
Mac users: you don't need windows to upgrade the ROM
Flashing
preproduction versions of the Hermes
HERMIMG.nbh on a FAT32 filesystem
1. Empty (erase the contents) of your
[COLOR=#0072BC ! important][COLOR=#0072BC ! important]microSD [COLOR=#0072BC ! important]card[/COLOR][/COLOR][/COLOR] from the Windows Mobile file explorer or format it from your computer using a card reader (in some cases format doesn't work).
2. Extract the .NBH file from your prefered ROM upgrade: In windows use winrar (right click) to extract the contents of the exe file. In Linux / MacOS use
cabextract.
3. Rename the .NBH file to
HERMIMG.nbh and copy it to the root folder of your microSD card.
4. With microSD card inserted on the
[COLOR=#0072BC ! important][COLOR=#0072BC ! important]phone[/COLOR][/COLOR]
, start the bootloader (hold Ok button on left side and POWER button at same time and stick with stylus in RESET on bottom).
5. You should see the screen pictured on the left, confirm flashing on screen by pressing the power button.
6. Flashing might hang after some time but this is normal. Just wait. Complete flash takes about 30 minutes, so check your battery or connect to
[COLOR=#0072BC ! important][COLOR=#0072BC ! important]charger[/COLOR][/COLOR] before the flashing process starts.
For normal (non preproduction) devices keep in mind that if the CID does not match the flashing will not work. The CID for each ROM is listed on the Hermes Upgrades page. You can see your device's CID using info 2
bootloader command or using
GetDeviceData.exe
SuperCID devices are able to flash any NBH image using this method.
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Flashing HardSPL v7 on HTC Hermes
Requirements:
This guide is intended for use on the following devices:
- HTC TyTN
- O2 XDA Trion
- T-Mobile MDA Vario II
- Vodafone
o 1605 VPA Compact III
o PDA 1605
- Orange SPV M3100
- Dopod
o CHT 9000
o 838 Pro
- DoCoMo HTC Z
- Qtek 9600
- iMate JasJam
- Cingular 8525
- Swisscom XPA v1605
- SoftBank X01HT
Language: Universal
Release Date: February 8, 2008
By the end of this guide your Hermes will have the following:
* SPL (Bootloader) version 2.10.Olipro (HardSPL v7)
DISCLAIMER: Carrying out the operations discussed in this guide will invalidate any manufacturers or carriers warranty and by following this guide YOU take responsibility for this. This upgrade guide is what it says (a guide) and I take no responsibility for any problems which occur due to use of this guide, by following the instructions EXACTLY there should be very little chance of a ruined device.
To carry this upgrade out please make sure you have a copy of WinRAR to extract the archive, and also that your system has the latest .net framework installed before continuing.
WINDOWS VISTA USERS as long as you have the latest WMDC you should be ok, if not try the method suggested here first.
This modified bootloader allows the flashing of any ROM to the device (regardless of the CID) and can help to prevent damage to the device if a failed radio flash occurs (since it doesn't read the CID a corrupt one will not present a problem). Your SPL and IPL are also safeguarded against a bad flashing process. This version will update your IPL version to 1.04 and your SPL version to 2.10.olipro
The first stage of this process is to determine which SPL(bootloader) you have on your device. To do this press and hold both the side OK button and the power button and then press the reset button by putting the stylus into the hole in the bottom of the device. Your device will enter the bootloader and display which IPL and SPL versions are on the device. Make a note of the SPL version on the device, we will use this in a minute. Now do a soft reset (again put your stylus in the hole on the bottom of the device, dont press any other buttons).
If your SPL version is 2.10.olipro then YOU ALREADY HAVE HardSPLv7. You do not need to flash it again.
Next download HardSPLv7 from
HEREhttp://rapidshare.com/files/90163372/Hard-SPL-V7.zip, then unzip it into a folder on your pc. We shall call this folder 'HardSPL' and it should contain the files below:
The upgrade is pretty painless because the updater pushes another modified SPL to the device which also bypasses the CID check. When running the updater you may be alerted by the device to allow this modified SPL (SSPL by Des) to run, ALWAYS allow this as it will be used at every upgrade point in this guide.
The next stage is to connect your device to the pc using activesync (use the USB cable, DO NOT SYNC WITH BLUETOOTH or WIFI). Once activesync has done its stuff and settled down (message says 'synchronised') go into the newly created folder on the pc and run "RUUWrapper.exe"
Now for the updating process:
You will be presented with the screen shown below:
select the RED OPTION
Now click next.
Now follow the next instructions EXACTLY
Tick the box and press Next
again, tick the box and press Next
Click Update
Click Next
finally, press Next again and the update will start.
The updater will flash the new SPL and then restart your device (this will take generally less than a minute).
Once this has completed and you are back to the today screen confirm this has been successful by entering the bootloader, to do this press and hold both the side OK button and the power button and then press the reset button by putting the stylus into the hole in the bottom of the device. The screen should look like below:
NOTE:: your device may say HERM100,200 or 300 depending on the model
hope this helps and let me know how it goes.
