Official HTC Touch HD/Blackstone v1.56.405 (UK WWE) & Europe v1.56.401

HTC has released a new ROM for the Touch HD. Seems that it is faster & GPS has improved in this new ROM according to xda-developers members. There are quite a few versions according to where you bought your device and the clever guys at xda-developers have found some serial tweaks to enable you to download them at the HTC site, which requires a valid s/n. I don't think you need hard-spl for this, since it is an official ROM update, and the guys at xda-developers has warned to use stock SPL for this update or else your graphics would be screwed up!

Taken from xda-developers thread:

Serial tweak - thx to pw120
v1.56.401 - Europe - HT849KD07000
v1.56.402 - Czech republic - not supported
v1.56.403 - Danish - HT846KD02228
v1.56.404 - Dutch - HT849KD01000
v1.56.405 - UK (WWE) - HT849KD07500
v1.56.406 - French - HT849KD04000
v1.56.407 - German - not supported
v1.56.408 - Italian - HT846KD05500
v1.56.409 - Norwegian - HT846KD04000
v1.56.410 - Portuguese - HTxxxxxxxxxx
v1.56.411 - Polska - not supported
v1.56.412 - Spanish - not supported
v1.56.413 - Swedish - HT848KD02000
v1.56.414 - Finnish - HT846KD05000

HTC Touch HD ROM Upgrade (EU) Release Date: 2009-04-07

An updated ROM is now available for HTC Touch HD users to download. As always, HTC is committed to providing customers with the best possible mobile experience.

Installation Instructions:

[The update is available for the following languages: English (Pan Europe and UK), Italian, Dutch, French, Finnish, Portuguese, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish.]

Improved Functions and Fixes

1. Updated the Connection Setup Database.

2. Improved emergency call connections while using Airplane Mode.

3. The GPS position updating speed has been enhanced.

4. A Title bar display flicker in TouchFLO 3D has been corrected.

5. Fixed multiple browsing issues.

Installation Instructions:

Before you proceed, please confirm that this software upgrade is a newer version than what is currently installed on your device. If it is the same version and your device is operating normally, there is no need to reinstall the software.

To check what version is installed on your device, click Start > Settings > System tab > Device Information > Version tab, and note the ROM version, CPU, and Radio version.

Warning!

* This is a generic software update. Any additional software or settings provided by your mobile operator or company will be lost. If you require this customization, please contact your supplier first before upgrading.
* Please note that this upgrade will erase any data stored on the device. Once you proceed with the upgrade, the system can not be downgraded again.
Please back up your data first before upgrading your device. Before you run the ROM Upgrade Utility (RUU), make sure you check and do the following:
* The USB sync cable is connected to your device and PC. If your PC is running Windows XP®, ActiveSync® will run automatically to establish a connection. If your PC is running Windows Vista™, then Windows Mobile Device Center will establish the connection between your device and PC.
* All running applications on the device have been closed.
* Make sure that the battery level of the device is at least 50%. To check, tap Start > Settings > System tab > Power.
* The update will take up to 30 minutes, DO NOT interrupt the update process, make/receive phone calls, disconnect the device from the PC, or press any buttons until the process has been completed.
Once the RUU is downloaded, launch the application on your PC and follow the instructions.

Official HTC site

v1.56.401 - Europe via megaupload

v1.56.405 - UK (WWE) via megaupload