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Hero change from Asian English to WorldWide English

I just got my Hero today not noticed that under the "Locale" all I have available is English(Indonesia), English(Vietnam), and English(Malaysia). This gives me the impression that I am running an Asian version of Android.
I would like to change to the world wide english version, however the ROM I downloaded did not work (RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe). It kept giving me an invalid carrier ID I believe. The phone is completely unlocked.
I then tried to install MoDaCo's 04/11 2.9 - MoDaCo Custom ROM Core. When I tried installing the patched recovery image when I did the 'fastboot-windows boot recovery-RA-hero-v1.2.3.img' it gave me an error and wouldn't let me go any further.
I am currently running:
Firmware Version - 1.5
Baseband - 63.18.55.06EU_6.35.06.18
Kernel - 2.6.27-8dd6dee [email protected]
Build - 2.73.728.5 146733 CL#61267 release-keys
Software - 1.0.0.A6288
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.

I have also the same set with same problem. Cannot change the ROM. Anybody did it? guide us please.

I just did that yesterday, exact same issue.
Follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683
Works like a charm!

I also downgraded my ROM to 2.73.405.5 using the method in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683 but I did not used the QMAT for reversing cid instead i used http://hexrev.soaa.me/. One of my SD card did not work so I used another one and finally I got it worked.
Now I have non-rooted ROM (Origional) and I am little bit hesistant to root my phone. Is there any advantage of rooting the phone. I changed my ROM just to get rid of Chinese and get the android app market access.

I also downgraded my ROM to 2.73.405.5 using the method in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683 but I did not used the QMAT for reversing cid instead i used http://hexrev.soaa.me/. One of my SD card did not work so I used another one and finally I got it worked.
Now I have non-rooted ROM (Origional) and I am little bit hesistant to root my phone. Is there any advantage of rooting the phone. I changed my ROM just to get rid of Chinese and get the android app market access.

Rooting HTC Dream (Rogers)

Hey I just got my roger HTC Dream, and I was thinking of rooting it. The problem is I have no idea how to do it. I looked at the forums here and the process and its all over my head. Could someone explain the process to me in real simple terms. Also can this be done on a mac or does it have to be a windows pc? My phones running Firmware 1.5 , Build # 1.85.631.5 146733 CL#33863 Release-keys.
Thanks alot

ViP3rr said:
Hey I just got my roger HTC Dream, and I was thinking of rooting it. The problem is I have no idea how to do it. I looked at the forums here and the process and its all over my head. Could someone explain the process to me in real simple terms. Also can this be done on a mac or does it have to be a windows pc? My phones running Firmware 1.5 , Build # 1.85.631.5 146733 CL#33863 Release-keys.
Thanks alot
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The process can be done on MAC, Windows, or Linux. The directions in the forums are about is simple as they're going to get. You can head over to cyanogenmod.com, and see if you find those ones easier to follow.

Alright, mainly i wanted to know it the build number i posted above is rootable because i was reading the rooting instructions and that wasent anything close to the number that they suggested. I think it was something like SL1.330 is what they suggested. Also im not sure exactly which root instructions to follow.

What that is saying is that you need the latest SPL for the guide you're readin, which I'm assuming is this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544654
It also shows you where to get the SPL.

Alright i started the process, and i think i downloaded the right tools to get my phone to sl 1.33 and for some reason when i boot my phone into fastboot mode i cant use my macs command prompt to boot it into fastboot bot recovery? can anyone tell me how?

does his method work with the HBOOT 009 not 010 and with 32B?

Help with Root on Sprint Hero

ok theres probably been over a hundred posts on this already, so bare with me if you can. Im completely new with all of this, so im learning as I go.
So far Ive tried both methods that the unlockr recommends; the one click root, which gave me the
error [140]: bootloader version error
then i tried the goldcard method, which worked great up until I had to use RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_1.29.651.1_signed_release again, and it did the same bootloader error.
Heres my phone info
Model Number
-HTC Hero
Firmware Version
-1.5
Baseband Version
-1.04.01.09.21
Kernel Version
-2.6.27-533ce29d
Build Number
-1.56.651.2 CL85027 release-keys
Software Version
-1.56.651.2
any help would be totally appreciated, thanks again guys

hxxp://theunlockr.com/2009/11/07/how-to-root-your-cdma-htc-hero-sprint-verizon/
i used that last week, the manual, enter commands step by step version and it worked fine.
if you need any help pm me.

The Goldcard method is for GSM Hero's only. What I recommend is using the Fresh Kitchen to root your CDMA Hero.

thats pretty nifty for making a slim rom for your hero. thanks, here i am hacking my phone manually. OH WELL

A very confusing problem

My HTC magic has the following -
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H
HBOOT- 1.33.0010 (SAPP10000)
CLPD-12
RADIO-3.22.20.17
Jun 2 2009, 17:28:28
can somebody guide me , or post a link to change the HBOOT to something else other than 0010. Ive tried alll the methods , but no luck.
The Magic which i have is from Qatar (vodafone).
Any info on changing the ROM would be helpful. I just got the phone and im upgrading from HTC Diamond.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=4335330#post4335330
Google is your friend got the link in 2 clicks. root + 1.33.0010

Thanks a lot
I'll try ths and let you know in a short while..Thanks a lot for the quick reply

@ above
This is the error that i get...
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it says that the ROM has a higher version than the one which im flashing with... my ROM ver is - 2.56.415.5 and the one im trying to flash is 2.53.xxxx ( which is the highest ver ive found on the internet.
Ive tried everything , so if u know any other method to fake the update , like faking the rom version , that wud be helpful.

siddharthsai said:
This is the error that i get...
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it says that the ROM has a higher version than the one which im flashing with... my ROM ver is - 2.56.415.5 and the one im trying to flash is 2.53.xxxx ( which is the highest ver ive found on the internet.
Ive tried everything , so if u know any other method to fake the update , like faking the rom version , that wud be helpful.
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here you can found all you need to customise your phone
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=HTC_Sapphire_Hacking:D

@amivieu
Ive tried all this please read my above post again.

more info
siddharthsai said:
Ive tried all this please read my above post again.
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can you give us the name of the rom or the link ?
So i can help you .
Note that your informations about your phone show that your never changed the spl and the radio , and as you know every custom rom need specific spl or radio, and your fist question is can somebody guide me , or post a link to change the HBOOT to something else other than 0010.or my link give you all necessary to change the hiboot and radio ,

My current ROM ver is 2.56.415.5

If you list the methods you tried instead of just saying you tried all you might get more help. If you really tried all we wouldn't be able to help you anyway.
But instead of making us try to guess what it is there is going wrong, provide us with info. Then people won't come in and post link to the wiki and things like that
Anyway, goldcard should be able change this SPL, and i believe that other methods is available as well. I used to have that SPL myself before i got an engineer instead. But you should change your SPL before trying to flash a Rom, but seems like you understood that just trying anyway. Other solutions is to find a newer RUU update there match your mobile which have S-OFF so you can downgrade the SLP after that.

ronni.rasmussen said:
If you list the methods you tried instead of just saying you tried all you might get more help. If you really tried all we wouldn't be able to help you anyway.
But instead of making us try to guess what it is there is going wrong, provide us with info. Then people won't come in and post link to the wiki and things like that
Anyway, goldcard should be able change this SPL, and i believe that other methods is available as well. I used to have that SPL myself before i got an engineer instead. But you should change your SPL before trying to flash a Rom, but seems like you understood that just trying anyway. Other solutions is to find a newer RUU update there match your mobile which have S-OFF so you can downgrade the SLP after that.
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So where can i find the "newer RUU update" ? That will solve the whole problem. And sry abt the less info on the first post.

siddharthsai said:
So where can i find the "newer RUU update" ? That will solve the whole problem. And sry abt the less info on the first post.
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I would take a less risky approach than RUU updates, but it was the way i did it cause back then i got my phone the 1.33.0010 was still perfected.
You got the SDK on the PC and able to list devices through ADB? And a goldcard as well?
Anyway, this was the method i used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548096

ronni.rasmussen said:
I would take a less risky approach than RUU updates, but it was the way i did it cause back then i got my phone the 1.33.0010 was still perfected.
You got the SDK on the PC and able to list devices through ADB? And a goldcard as well?
Anyway, this was the method i used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548096
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Ya , im able to connect it and run adb devicelist and i'm able to create the goldcard as well. But wen i'm trying to load the SPL , it shows that the current ROM ver is higher . S-ON means that i cant downgrade right?
So i'm guessing there is no solution for this problem

http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/29/how-to-root-the-htc-magic-in-one-click/

@drbobb
Thanks buddy ,, ill try this and let you know!

ITS NOT WORKING .... cant get into recovery mod coz recovery flasher not working

Did you even check out the part that says Read Before You Begin?

drbobb said:
Did you even check out the part that says Read Before You Begin?
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Sorry i've done the reading and everything is running fine now. CM 5.xx

hey
this will upgrade your phone to 1.76 but it should work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=680359

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Help with Hero Rom Please

Hi,
My brother has a Hero which doesnt work very well, we had been trying to update to the latest firmware but were unable to do so, after we did a factory reset we realised that there was already a custom ROM on there, (the phone was purchased from ebay) below are the details :
Firmware Version: 1.5
Baseband Version: 63.18.55.06EU_6.35.06.18
Kernel Version: 2.6.27-mck-1.2
([email protected])
Build Number:
Modaco Custom Rom 2.8 core, ssh
Password: 9mzxij
The phone works terribly and is almost unusable due to the ROM version i believe.
Ive never rooted or put a custom ROM on an Android phone before. I dont know if it would be easier to Unroot the phone and put the standard ROM on there so I can update it to 2.1, or put on another custom ROM.
Your help and guidance is greatly appreciated.
thanks in advance.
supa

First question is, what network are you on? Do you want to keep the phone software debranded (HTC Firmware) or Customised from the Providor, For Example Orange, T-Mobile, 3(Three) e.t.c ?

oops, thats a good point, the phone is on orange, and to be honest i think id prefer it unbranded.

supasye said:
oops, thats a good point, the phone is on orange, and to be honest i think id prefer it unbranded.
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OK, what you need to do is create a goldcard, install the unbranded WWE ROM and you will be presented with an update which you will need to get to push it up to the 2.1 ROM.

idroid84 said:
OK, what you need to do is create a goldcard, install the unbranded WWE ROM and you will be presented with an update which you will need to get to push it up to the 2.1 ROM.
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fwarrr i wish it was as easy as windows lol... i'll try it tmrw if i have time and i'll let you know how i get on.
thanks.

supasye said:
fwarrr i wish it was as easy as windows lol... i'll try it tmrw if i have time and i'll let you know how i get on.
thanks.
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If your new to it all it's not that easy depends how fast you can learn. I will try get you some links....
Please make sure all your data is backed up, phone numbers / memory card et al.
01. Goldcard Method
02. Flash Stock 2.73 ROM
You should get a notification on the phone when you boot it up telling you there is an update... get it for the 2.1 rom. Should do the trick.