[freestaterocker]

I really want to do this, but I'm a complete hacking noob. Anybody done it? Tips?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271118

[speedtouch]

I want to do it as well, and I'm a complete WP7 hacking noob. I've rooted Android, so that's some experience there with this sort of thing. I did the Preware thing on webOS, which takes no effort at all. But man, this stuff looks tough. I don't even know where to start.

I do recall a post on the front page of WP Central regarding some users who updated to 8107 before the carrier/handset maker released the update. I think some of those people ran into trouble with the radio. I don't recall.

[speedtouch]

Found it. It was the HTC Trophy on Verizon: http://www.wpcentral.com/verizon-tro...g-radio-update

More from the forums here: http://forums.wpcentral.com/trophy/186160.htm

[freestaterocker]

I want to do it as well, and I'm a complete WP7 hacking noob. I've rooted Android, so that's some experience there with this sort of thing. I did the Preware thing on webOS, which takes no effort at all. But man, this stuff looks tough. I don't even know where to start.

I do recall a post on the front page of WP Central regarding some users who updated to 8107 before the carrier/handset maker released the update. I think some of those people ran into trouble with the radio. I don't recall.

I already have 8107. I want it for the homebrew stuff, esp custom themes. You have more exp than I do! This is my first smartphone and the only hacking I've done prior is with an ax!

[speedtouch]

Wow! How did you get 8107?

[freestaterocker]

Bell pushed it out a while back... Despite lack of intent to carry devices, they have been Johnny-on-the-spot with the updates. I was nervous in this regard when they termed the hd7 EOL 2 months after I got it... Also: 8107 combines the accuracy of Nodo with the predictive/corrective speed and fluidity of mango! And, for me at least, solved the disappearing keyboard!

[speedtouch]

Bell pushed it out a while back... Despite lack of intent to carry devices, they have been Johnny-on-the-spot with the updates. I was nervous in this regard when they termed the hd7 EOL 2 months after I got it... Also: 8107 combines the accuracy of Nodo with the predictive/corrective speed and fluidity of mango! And, for me at least, solved the disappearing keyboard!

Oh, that explains it. You're not on T-Mobile USA. Lucky guy!

[speedtouch]

Did you ever do this?

[koffey]

Its not that diffucult.

First if you need to downgrade because of the updates to your phone.
[NoDo ROM]HD7_TMOUS_2.20.841.02_Radio_5.65.09.11a_22.44.50.1 5_NoDo, by ansar - xda-developers

Then RSPL/HSPL:
[DFT][Updated!#3] HSPL / RSPL for HTC WP7 First Generation - xda-developers

Then:
[SROM] ☆ ★ ☆ 6Apr ● Deepshining v7.6 ● Tango 8773 | Supertool | DS Marketplace ☆ ★ ☆ - xda-developers

[freestaterocker]

Did you ever do this?

I haven't as of yet. However I'm right on top of my warranty expiration... If the wife will live peaceably with me buying a WP8 in the fall I will keep the HD7 as a backup/workphone and do it then. I just can't justify potentially bricking my lifeline. (I am on the highway daily)

[etta davis]

I got 8107 update. what is this ? Deepshining Rom?

[teranceo]

I found someone on XDA wanting to do this very thing here:
[Q] HTC HD7 Unlock and Install Custom ROMS help?! - xda-developers

I went through and just completed the update last night on my T-MO US HD7. I ended up using the Y cable method. If you end up making your own cable make sure you get the connections tight. I just wrapped the connections around each other without soldering or electric tape and thought I half bricked my device when doing the goldcard install. I then tightened up one of the connections and it worked like a charm.