Use uSPL instead of Hard SPL, it is easier to use.
Dutty 3.9 WM6.1 ROM is fast and hassle free.

I use USPL, and my stock SPL is 1.14..but I flash 1.56 based WM 6.5 ROM..so do I need to flash 1.56 SPL in order to flash 1.56 based ROM?

Yes, you need to flash 1.56 SPL or just use uSPL before you flash ROM.

Is there really a SPL 1.56? I thought the latest SPL is 1.54. I do know of HardSPL 1.56.OliNex

Could you kindly direct me to SPL 1.56 please?

oopps! You are right. I stand corrected, it is SPL 1.54.

I use USPL 2.5..but the result cause screen distortion..and I read through XDA forum..they said need to flash to SPL 1.54 to overcome this problem..
So how?


Link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377

This post has been edited by Lineage: Jan 4 2010, 11:09 PM

If you are installing the newer cooked roms ( eg your quoted Energy) - it is best to use USPL 1.54 from the beginning. You did not mentioned clearly what is your problem - "distorted screen" - is it blurry fuzzy iomages and greenish color scheme ??? If so, you have make a mistake in your flashing : these 2 steps are crucial : READ it again every word of it - I guess most probably you have skip the overwrite part ( BOLD listed)

# (USPL3d) Run HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.exe from the download in step (USPL1b). Do not click any buttons on the screen when the application appears.
# (USPL3e) Copy RUU_Signed.nbh that you extracted from the download in step (USPL1a) and overwrite the one in the directory where you ran HSPLWrapper_Blackstone_156OliNex.exe from. If you get an error message saying that the file is already in use that is because you clicked one or more buttons in the HardSPL application window once it appeared. If that happens to you, exit from it, start it again, and DO NOT CLICK ANYTHING YET.

I have use USPL 1.54 to flash my previous htc HD countless times - you name the cooked rom , most probably 9/10 I have tried it. And I'd say most people failed in the steps I listed above

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 4 2010, 11:14 PM

Can you show me the link for flashing SPL to 1.56? Actually is 1.54 or 1.56?

Sorry I mistype it should be 1.54 ; your posted link is correct - just do according to the steps mentioned and just be careful in the 2 steps I highlighted

Follow ther steps starting at post#3 in the link you have posted

This post has been edited by benny888: Jan 4 2010, 11:17 PM

So in order to flash 1.56 based ROM..I need to flash my SPL to 1.54? to flash SPL..just follow the instructions in the link I posted earlier?

YES. Like I say just follow all the steps starting at post#3 at the weblink you have posted : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=505377

Ok..thanks..
1 more thing..Normally how do you back up your program as well as setting? I use SPB Backup..but I dont know it can support restore to different ROM or not

This post has been edited by Lineage: Jan 5 2010, 12:34 AM

You can only restore fully to and from SAME rom only with exceptions personal data : PIM, Mail, My Documents. Normally the system data if restored will have problems - ranging from unbootable programs, hanging issues

Example : If you are using Energy rom version 1 you can FULLY restore 100 % without problems back to Energy rom version 1
If say you change rom to Energy ver 2 ( same cook but different version ) : you can use ver 1 backup to restore : 100 % can restore PIM, Mail, Documents but not your system/program data. You will notice after restore sometimes you cannot install any more additional programs besides the hanging/freeze and unlaunchable programs.

Based on my experience Sprite Backup is very much better and I'd say is 100% reliable restoraing while I give SPB Backup a 95%

You may find the following Sprite Backup part instruction manual useful. It is possible, at time, to restore the complete settings when a new ROM is flashed by using the Upgrade Option.



Upgrade Options
Sprite Backup uses different restore modes depending on the type of operation performed, e.g.
change in device or Operating System. This section of the guide helps you to set Upgrade Mode
restore options and explains when to use these options.
To set Upgrade Mode restore options follow the instructions below:
1. From the Sprite Backup main screen, select 'Options'.
Sprite Backup Main Screen
2. From the 'Options' screen, select 'Restore'.
Sprite Backup Options
Chapter 3 Options 37
3. From the 'Restore Options' screen, select 'Upgrade'.
Restore Options
4. In the Upgrade Mode screen Enable/Disable the settings you require.
Upgrade Mode Options
38 Sprite Backup Version 6 User's Guide
Level 1: Use this option to perform restore operations between the same devices with different
ROM revisions. For example: restoring from a KJAM ROM 2.16.9 to a KJAM AKU2 ROM version.
Level 2: Use this option when you wish to restore across devices and ROM versions. For example:
When restoring a backup file created on a WM2005 KJAM device onto a WM 2005 JAZJAR device.
Level 3: If your device does not boot after performing a ‘ROM Upgrade’ or ‘Device Upgrade’
restore use the ‘Safe Upgrade’ operation.
Choosing 'Prompt on upgrade' will cause Sprite Backup to prompt you every time that a restore
operation is performed between different ROM versions or devices. When the upgrade mode
prompt appears you will need to select the type of upgrade that you wish to apply to the restore
operation.
The 'Help' menu item displays this Help file.
1. Press 'OK' to save the settings or 'Cancel' to exit without saving.
Important Notes:
Please be aware that due to constant development and changes to the Windows Mobile platform
‘Upgrade Mode’ may not restore your device to a desired state. Depending on the type of
'Upgrade Mode' operation Sprite Backup will display a different warning message. If you are
restoring across devices with different versions of the operating system, you may be warned that
databases will not restore properly and you will be given the choice of restoring with or without
databases. If you choose to restore databases and the device is not stable after the restore,
please perform a hard reset and try again. This time do NOT include databases or select 'Level 3'
from the Merge Levels List.

SPB Backup
Control your data restoration!

* Can be restored after ROM upgrade (ROM upgrade mode)

ROM upgrade mode means same ROM but different version? So it cannot do restore when totally change new ROM?
Ok, since you all strongly suggest Sprite Backup, I will use that 1 in the future..
Btw, can it restore program as well? how about setting?
My program all installed in memory card, so do i need to install back after flash cooked ROM?
I'm able to run those programs in my memory card..but how can I create shortcut so in the future I can run the program without go to the directory?

This post has been edited by Lineage: Jan 5 2010, 11:09 AM

Ok..then how can I create .ink if I got .exe file?

One of the followings. ActiveSync Explorer is the easiest.

* Use ActiveSync Explorer (obviously only works with a desktop PC)
* Use a better File Explorer like Resco File Explorer (http://www.resco-net.com)
* Use Scott's NewShortcut utility(http://www.scottandmichelle.net/scott

Thanks..After 12 hours using this Energy ROM, or WM 6.5..I feel the Messaging is not as good as previous 1..it is threaded SMS and I can't change anything

You can use HD Tweak or Advanced Configuration to change the Threaded SMS to Classic SMS. Both are freewares