Yes… I have been waited for a new ROM for my HTC HD2. And here is it ~ ROM version 1.66.707.1. This ROM should fix all of your SMS messaging cannot send out issue (Stuck at outbox). Too bad it is still not Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5.3 or 6.6. But I can wait for it just like waiting for Windows Mobile 7. 
ROM Version 1.66.707.1 Upgrade for HTC HD2
With this ROM upgrade, you don’t need to install previous hotfix like
- Update for HTC HD2 SIM Contacts
- Update for HTC HD2 SD Card Storage Cards
- Update for HTC HD2 Calendar View
- Update for HTC HD2 – Digital Picture Enhancement
By the way, make sure that you backup everything as the ROM upgrade will delete all the contains in your phone except SD card stuffs. The whole process took me around 4 minutes. Hmm… Anything new in the latest ROM? So far that I notice, there is startup sound added. Task Manager added in Start programs. Okay, back to explore the phone…
Download HTC HD2 ROM ROM Version 1.66.707.1 Upgrade South East Asia and Europe
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No use to me
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Jayce, you are my news room on HTC and Windows mobile. Thanks for this update buddy.
Good to hear HTC update their firmware for bug fix
Thanks.
To hear about this rom can display and input CHS (simplified) language. is that true, i’m waitting to upgarde my HD2 with official rom
The original 1.48 ROM (Malaysia edition) can view and input Chinese character already. It support traditional and simplified Chinese. Support PinYin, Stroke and Handwriting.
mine is 1.48.479.1 ROM (europe) but it doesn’t support chinese character. is it possible for me to upgrade with asian ROM so that it supports chinese?
When I try to download it with my own S.N. number, it says: “Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device.”
Does anybody know why it’s not suitable? My current ROM version is 1.48, straight out the store so no online update done yet.
I really NEED this fix, cause the SMS update is deleted from the HTC site.
THX
The ROM is for South East Asia region. Other regions need to wait…
I have same problem
entered my serial says its not for me
Im in uk
my phone is straight out the box 1.48
Europe ROM just came out…
I updated the new 1.66.707.1, but now Ican’t find my taskbar..
usually I go to Setting > Other > Taskbar, now it’s not there anymore.
Could u tell me where the taskbar is?
Do you mean task manager? It was moved to start menu.
yes.. sorry for the wrong term.. I mean task manager..
found it..! thanks..!
No problem. Enjoy your HD2.
new rom out now
oh slight problem its not for uk
crap
have to wait again
what i ment to say was
fine new rom out ,great
just dont work with mine
mine is uk but htc website advice
this is not for my device
anybody know why
its a uk device
is taskbar still works for this new ROM?
one q, where to put my ringtones so HD2 can recognise and make it selectable?
taskbar or task manager?
Put your MP3 at /My Documents/My Ringtones folder will do the trick.
done it sod vodaphone
hacked my device with “HSPL”
found a serial from none vodaphone hd2
downloaded new rom from htc
installed
fantastic ,it works straight away
sms function ,now works
new version 1.66
Pass on the serial!
Hmm, no issues found? I find SMS really poor on my HD2, yet Vodafone devices can’t be upgraded yet? Bah.
use this serial to download the
wwe version of new rom
RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE_1.66.405.2
HT9AZNW00968
then goto
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
become a member first to download …totally free
enjoy your HD2
Thanks for the serial man !! was driving me nuts !!
Yes. thanks for the serial!
I am from South Africa, and our local HTC site still refers to ROM 1.48.421.2!!!
I downloaded the sms patch now after also having problems, but I am hoping this ROM update will sort it out.
Thanks again
Deric
Hi,
I live in sweden but i brought a HD2 from ebay. I talked to HTC and they say my phone is from south africa.
I can’t download a rom upgrade from htc.com because it gives me an error.
“Sorry, this software download is not suitable for your device.”
So I used the S/N number from the previos post: HT9AZNW00968 to download it.
If I install this update on my phone, will i brick it or will it work?
And will it erase everything on my phone?
Is it possible to get the new Windows mobile 6.5.3 with sense, yet?
from the limited knowledge i gained while doing mine
i would say yes it would work fine
remember you need to download and flash your phone first with
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
to be able to install the new rom
or a few minutes into the update ,it will stop
the update link is above ,and that will bypass any security checks the rom update does
Hi there
I downloaded the file with the serial that was given in the previous post, but it won’t load on “our” HD2’s in South Africa.
I got hold of Leaf (www.leaf.co.za) our local HTC Disti and they told me that the ROM update for our phones would be coming out now the end of Feb 2010 sometime.
I will also start bugging them about Windows Mobile 7 which the HD2 will be getting as a free upgrade too, but this could still take a while I think.
you have same problem
you must first use the above link to flash your phone first
to bypass any security checks the rom update makes
once flashed
the rom update will work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=611433
become a member first
its free
Thanks Simon
I will however find out today from Leaf when our “”official” update will be available, as I am sure some people might be worried to flash their unit.
Deric
Deric, I’m from SA and just got my HD2 for about 2 weeks now. Also tried hunting for a rom without success. I flashed the stock rom last week – no hassles. If you’re worried about the warranty, just follow the instructions in the HSPL text file to restore it. You just need to place a file in a certain place from another official rom and start up in a certain way and you;re back to normal.
I suggest waiting for our official rom if you dont want a cooked rom. If there’s any issues with that then flash and install one of these.
Hope this helps
Hi QuiXilver
I was concerned about loading the HSPL file and having to go back to the original file, but
Rom 1.66 is now avalable on http://www.leaf.co.za, although the file appears to be faulty.
(RUU_Leo_HTC_WWE-AFK_1.66.421.1_Radio_Signed_15.30.50.07U_2.06.51.07_Ship)
I will be calling them soon and hopefully it can still be downloaded today.
Thanks
Deric
Oh nice, I’ll check it out. Honestly I havent tried reverting but with the quality of HSPL in the past I’m sure there wouldnt be a problem and if there is, the community is so huge, someone will be able to help. And flashing it took only about 2 minutes. Just follow the instructions and you’ll be fine.
Lol the only reason I flashed mine was to remove the crappy Vodacom startup animation and replace it with an uber cool one
ROM 1.66 is officialy now on http://www.leaf.co.za, and works perfectly.
I loaded the ROM this evening, and the OS and ROM reads as follows:
OS Version: 5.2.21869 (21869.5.0.82)
ROM version: 1.66.421.1 (76641) WWE
If I find any errors or glitches, I will post them.
I intend on loading the various programs I had before though, such as BsB Tweaks, reset menu item, etc etc.
Thanks to all
Deric
Hi Deric
Does the ROM version: 1.66.421.1 (76641) WWE on Leaf’s site fix the SMS issue?
Cheers
Futronix,
Rom. 1.66.421.1 appears to have the SMS problem solved, because I have not had an SMS problem since loading the ROM. (5 days ago)
Coincidentally, the SMS update can not be run on this ROM, since I actually did try it after the install in case and got a message back saying it is not supported, or something to that effect.
I did not change my SPL though, so I would remove the HSPL as QuiX suggested, and only load the ROM from Leaf’s site.
Let us know if you come right please.
i went on to the leaf website, i have uk hd2, and it wouldnt do the update. did it 2% and said it couldnt do upgrade. why does all the other countries have the ROM update but uk people cant
Hi Guys…
Firstly: HARDSPL Rocks!!!
Great Job Guys!!!!
Secondly: Thanx For The Serial To Download European Versions!!!
Thirdly: HTC Website: The European Version Is Still On 1.66.4* – No 1.66.7*
Only the Asian Version is on 1.66.701
And I Dont have a serial Number to download Asian Versions.
Can anybody please supply an Asian HD2’s Serial Number?
It would be much appreciated!!! As Always…
Kind Regards To Everybody That Keeps “Open-HD2″ Alive!!!
I’ve Got Official 1.66.405.2 on my South African HD2 – Thanx To HardSPL
SMS’s are still not working! And it is pissing me off completely…
Ok, on second thought, If no one can supply Asian Serial, Can Someone just please
paste the actual download link for 1.66.701?
Pretty Please!
Thanx
What’s the hurry Futronix? Anything specific that’s addressed? And I don’t understand your problem with HSPL and sms’s. what’s the issue with sms’s? Have you tried removing HSPL to see if the sms issue goes away?
I did see a hotfix for some sms problem on the HTC site. But if you’re on 1.66.x then you don’t need the hotfix as it’s already part of the rom update.
Hi Quix
No Hurry Dude, just want sms’s sorted out, and on leaf’s site I cant download the rom that Deric talked about. Some priveleges crap…
The rom I have still has the famous sms issue, and it is irritating…
I’ll try to get hold of the rom from LAB88 guy in Vodaworld this weekend…
Cheers…
Futronix,
The guys from Lab88 are quite helpful, but I would let them know you coming in advance just in case they dont have the ROM update yet.
I am not sure which “privileges” problems you referring to, but PM me on dericslab@individual.co.za if you like, and we can chat and get it sorted quicker. I will also be in JHB in Randburg this weekend if you want me to bring a copy of the ROM with.
ROM upgraded…??? alright..!!!
but what about the Garmin..?? is’t upgraded too…???
Garmin did not update their Garmin Mobile XT for quite some times already…