I currently have the .6 software and I am trying to downgrade to .5 to root. I have been using various RUUs. Once I run it, all of them get stuck at the "waiting for bootloader" part and the black HTC screen is on the phone. What should I do?
Anyone, please?
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I have also created a gold card successfully, but im still unable to get to the bootloader screen while trying to downgrade
Try using this one, worked great for me.
Credit to regaw_leinad.
4shared.com/get/2uQunBaV/RUU_Hero_C_Sprint_2276515_R_si.html
Add www as I can't post links yet.
I figured it out... YOU CANNOT DOWNGRADE HTC HERO ON WINDOWS 7
is there another way to revert back on windows 7 or are we stuck?
aandkharris said:
is there another way to revert back on windows 7 or are we stuck?
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Google "VirtualBox" and start reading.
Or, take the ROM.zip from the RUU and rename it HERC.zup and place it on the root of your SDcard, and flash using the stock Android recovery.
Or, enter all of the RUU commands by hand into ADB.
Your options are there.
Same problem
Same problem here. I have HTC Hero on Sprint. Ver. 2.1-update1 and can't root or downgrade. Anyone found a way to do this yet?
http://unrevoked.com
Does 'unrevoked' work on the updated .6 firmware? I thought it did not.
GoSabres26 said:
I figured it out... YOU CANNOT DOWNGRADE HTC HERO ON WINDOWS 7
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I am running Windows 7 and had no problems going from .6 to .5 with the .5 RUU. Usually, it would run once, then error, I would exit RUU and start over and it always worked on the 2nd time. I have done it 3 different times with success on the 2nd run of the RUU every time.
Yeah, I rooted it on windows 7 and tested the downgrade on win7 and NEVER once had a problem. maybe it's because I'm using ultimate?
Don't know if I'm replying too late to this but if you right click on the wizard and select run as administrator, the wizrd runs and it lets you downgrade with no problems
Same problem here. I have HTC Hero on Sprint.
Ver. 2.1-update1
2.42.01.04.27 baseband
2.6.29.ba77cf03 kernal
2.31.651.7 software number
and can't root or downgrade to a version that is able to be rooted. Anyone found a way to do this yet?
Have you tried to boot the Hero into Fastboot mode?
Turn your phone off
Hold the VOLUME UP button while turning your phone back on
Start the RUU
That makes it work for me.
Hope this helps.
Tyler1989 said:
Same problem here. I have HTC Hero on Sprint.
Ver. 2.1-update1
2.42.01.04.27 baseband
2.6.29.ba77cf03 kernal
2.31.651.7 software number
and can't root or downgrade to a version that is able to be rooted. Anyone found a way to do this yet?
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watch the video in my signature it shows how to root the latest update
juniorunprofessional said:
Have you tried to boot the Hero into Fastboot mode?
Turn your phone off
Hold the VOLUME UP button while turning your phone back on
Start the RUU
That makes it work for me.
Hope this helps.
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I know this post is old, but I was having problems getting the downgrade RUU to run on my friends hero with from computer on Win 7 64 bit. Was receiving the error [170] usb connection error. I currently have the Evo, and adb drivers, android sdk, etc was all already installed for my phone. Ran RUU from the fastboot and it worked no problem. Thanks again
Why did u bump this ancient thread up u don't need to downgrade to root Google z4root its aone click app thatll work on any software build
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Related
Just in case you need it, here it is.
http://www.pcdphones.com/downloads/Eris MR1.zip
This is the Dec 11th update?
Yes but it is the full ruu not just the update if you use this you will loose all of you data and settings.
This may be a work around for those experiencing problems since the update.
this works great for the phone os issues caused by the update. but there are apps in the market that cause your phone to freak out. it's not the eris's fault or the apps fault. when upgrades happen like the way htc did this one it bound to cause some apps to freak out cause of the update. htc has no obligaton to support these apps either that's on the app creator to fix htc is only fixing it's own issues.
this is the reason why htc doe not like quick patches to thier phones. if you look at the history of the dream/G1 this is the first quick patch other than 1.30. because 1.29 allowed root level commands in the contacts area but that was to fix that problem not to fix customer complaints. i just hope htc goes back to the we'll get you a patch when we get you a patch mentality. cause it seems less problematic that way.
just my feelings
binny1007 said:
Yes but it is the full ruu not just the update if you use this you will loose all of you data and settings.
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Thanks! I did the manual update using RUU as soon as it came out and actually have been pretty lucky...None of the freezing up etc issues that people are having.
Anyone have an updated link?
Hungry Man said:
Anyone have an updated link?
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I've got the EXE if you have something/somewhere I can upload it to?
You could use megaupload? Or try uploading it to this site aka xda?
If I were to just install the 2.1 leak wouldn't that do basically the same thing? Or is this easier?
The RUU in this thread was for MR1, which is still Android 1.5. I think you're looking for the newer RUU: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Des...WWE_2.36.605.1_release_signed_with_driver.exe
Ok so if I download that what do I do with it to unroot?
Hungry Man said:
Ok so if I download that what do I do with it to unroot?
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Attach your phone to your computer with the USB cable, and run the RUU program in Windows. It will wipe all data from your phone and return it to the stock 2.1 software, complete with the 1.49 S-ON bootloader, the default recovery image, and no root.
If you want to re-root from there, you'll have to use one of the new root methods, since your phone will be identical to the phones that Verizon is currently shipping out (with Android 2.1), not the original Android 1.5 version of the software.
Awesome, thanks a ton.
i am trying to use this to unroot my phone so i can send in for a replacement and it goes through all the checks and verifications. it rebbots to the bootloader then while updating signiture i get error 140 bootloader version error saying the rom update utility cannot update your android phone please get the correct rom update utility and try again?? if this doesnt work is there another easy way to unroot?
yamaha83 said:
i am trying to use this to unroot my phone so i can send in for a replacement and it goes through all the checks and verifications. it rebbots to the bootloader then while updating signiture i get error 140 bootloader version error saying the rom update utility cannot update your android phone please get the correct rom update utility and try again?? if this doesnt work is there another easy way to unroot?
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same here, ruu fails
sleepyastronaut said:
same here, ruu fails
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If you get a version error, you need to first run jcase's "Flash any RUU" hack.**
Note that (strictly speaking) jcase should have entitled his post "Flash any PB00IMG.zip ROM" because of another small complication: some ROMs do not have a compatible version of the "reboot" command (the RUU utility first uses the reboot command to put the phone into oem-78/RUU mode). If you insist on using the RUU utility, you can overcome this minor problem by first flashing a compatible ROM, such as PlainJane.
But, it is just as easy to flash the Leak-V3 PB00IMG.zip ROM, which produces the identical result as the "Official" RUU.
Note also that if you have used the RUU utility, them you already have USB drivers installed on your PC, and so getting adb running on the PC does not require setting up the full-blown SDK (you don't need Eclipse set up) : just download the SDK, unzip it, and you are ready to rumble.
To reiterate: if you get a version error, you need to run jcase's "Flash any RUU" hack first; after that, you can either run the HBOOT+Leak-V3 PB00IMG.zip install, or the RUU. The PB00IMG.zip method has no dependencies, and is somewhat easier.
bftb0
** Note there is a minor mistake in the instructions given in the OP of the "Flash any RUU" thread; be sure to read the first dozen posts or so - the correction is given.
thenestor said:
The RUU in this thread was for MR1, which is still Android 1.5. I think you're looking for the newer RUU: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Des...WWE_2.36.605.1_release_signed_with_driver.exe
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This is the exe that I used to restore my Eris from Kaos Froyo to Stock 2.1. All I did was run the exe file and follow simple prompts. It took about 10-15 mins and the Eris was ready to return to VZW.
Very nice work, Thank you Devs!!!
Does flashing RUU replace the kernel and/or radio? Just wondering
jsuh said:
Does flashing RUU replace the kernel and/or radio? Just wondering
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I'm pretty sure it replaces both. That's how people discover new kernel and radio versions.
Sent from my xtrSENSE Eris using XDA App
Any idea what I'm doing wrong here?
Windows 7 SP1 x64
Hello,
I have a friends who has a HTC Desire Z phone.
He has told me that he received and attempted to install an OTA update.
After installing the update, the phone's screen doesn't come on. Ever.
The key lights come on fine and the phone charges like normal when you plug it in and the phone is also recognised by my computer, although not in HTC Sync for some reason.
I've looked at some of the HTC Desire threads that explain similar problems to the one my friend is having, but they don't seem to work for me because they mention using HTC Sync, which I can't use.
Is there any advice you could possibly provide to get it fixed?
Thanks
Roz
--UPDATE--
Tried using a RUU to possibly change the firmware back to a compatible version, but all the version I've downloaded so far are giving me an error.
Rozza C said:
Hello,
I have a friends who has a HTC Desire Z phone.
He has told me that he received and attempted to install an OTA update.
After installing the update, the phone's screen doesn't come on. Ever.
The key lights come on fine and the phone charges like normal when you plug it in and the phone is also recognised by my computer, although not in HTC Sync for some reason.
I've looked at some of the HTC Desire threads that explain similar problems to the one my friend is having, but they don't seem to work for me because they mention using HTC Sync, which I can't use.
Is there any advice you could possibly provide to get it fixed?
Thanks
Roz
--UPDATE--
Tried using a RUU to possibly change the firmware back to a compatible version, but all the version I've downloaded so far are giving me an error.
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If u can use adb to access the phone u should try to use pneuter exploit. Look up the downgrade thread on development subforum. After that u can apply the older rom, and see if it helps.
But might be a hard time to use the hboot menu with no screen...
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk
tbalden said:
If u can use adb to access the phone u should try to use pneuter exploit. Look up the downgrade thread on development subforum. After that u can apply the older rom, and see if it helps.
But might be a hard time to use the hboot menu with no screen...
Sent from my HTC Vision using Tapatalk
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And what if I can't?
The phone isn't showing up in "adb devices" list, so I'm assuming I can't access it.
Do you have the eng hboot ? If so, you might be able to do something with fastboot.
Or alternatively you could try flashing a stock RUU image from your PC.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z
steviewevie said:
Do you have the eng hboot ? If so, you might be able to do something with fastboot.
Or alternatively you could try flashing a stock RUU image from your PC.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z
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I've been trying to flash a stock RUU image from my PC.
Problem is....most of the images I've come up against are giving me Customer ID errors.
Is it possible you can give me a RUU that will actually work.
So far, the only one I've tried that "worked" is 1.72.405.2 but that's the one that caused the screen to be all screwy.
Rozza C said:
I've been trying to flash a stock RUU image from my PC.
Problem is....most of the images I've come up against are giving me Customer ID errors.
Is it possible you can give me a RUU that will actually work.
So far, the only one I've tried that "worked" is 1.72.405.2 but that's the one that caused the screen to be all screwy.
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If the phone in question is not rooted, and still under warranty, why not turn it in for a new one or repair since you were simply trying to do an allowed update? Just a thought.
YOSEFE said:
If the phone in question is not rooted, and still under warranty, why not turn it in for a new one or repair since you were simply trying to do an allowed update? Just a thought.
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Yeah. I know that's possible.
But my friend needs the phone fixed relatively quickly.
--EDIT--
I've managed to get the phone into fastboot mode. Is there anything that I could do from there for the phone?
Any Updates, Is the problem resolved?
Rozza, was your problem resolved? I have a similar issue on my desire z.
Would really appreciate your feedback.
Logall
Hey, sorry about not posting in the development section. I didn't want to spam 10 posts to gain permission so hoped a kind mod may move this. (apologise again if this is bad etiquette...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=894465
I have already succesfully downgraded my unbranded legend to 2.1, firmware 1.31. and it still has Hboot 1.01. I have a Gold Card.
I therefore tried to do procedure 3, laid out in the above guide to root my phone. This fails when I try to run the step 2, windows.bat file. it struggles to find the phone, then does, says .zip copied and then nothing happens.. The phone stays at the ! screen.
I have literally tried everything from every guide, so I think I must be making some rudimentary error. Can someone clarify best next steps
I am using a windows 7 . 64bit machine... could this be the cause of the problem.. I dont have access to another computer at the moment, so would at least like to try to resolve this!.
thanks in advance
I have the same question!!!
helppme said:
I have already succesfully downgraded my unbranded legend to 2.1, firmware 1.31. and it still has Hboot 1.01. I have a Gold Card.
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And it will always stay 1.01 unless a newer version is released.
And use fake-flash for flashing custom roms. It doesn't need USB connection with PC.
Sent from my HTC Legend
Hi,
I downgraded my htc desire hd and attempted to root through visionary+ tool…i did the following
Downgraded to official firmware PD98IMG.zip
All was working fine
I installed visionary+ and temp rooted
i then attempted to perm rooted, my phone restarted and then got stuck at the htc logo screen….
I have tried reflasing the official firmware but it keeps getting stuck on the htc logo screen. Any help? Thanks
Can you boot directly to the bootloader? Vol down + Power.
Yep i can get there, however when i click recovery from there it goes straight to the htc logo screen..and if i place the rom on the sd card it flashes the phone but when it reboots it gets stuck once again
In that case download the 1.32.~ RUU.exe and run that.
Hi, I am new to rooting and have only got as far as downgrading my firmware...what do you mean by download the 1.32 ruu.exe? Sorry
If you click the link in my sig and head to RUU's, you'll find 1.32.405.6 download that and run the exe. It will reflash your phone for you, just follow the prompts.
What state does my phone need to be in before running the exe? Also currently my laptop running windows 7 does not recognise my phone, i have htc sync 3.0 installed but it still doesnt recognise it....
Switched on is enough for the exe. You need to have the correct drivers for it to work.
Is your windows 7 machine 64bit?
No i am not using windows 7 64bit...i was able to connect to my desire hd via htc sync before all these issues however
Ok, I'm running out of idea's. I don't think the .exe will work until you handset is on.
Do you have the Android SDK installed on your machine?
Hi yes i have it installed...i think it is looking for android 1.0 driver but it cant find it and i cant find it on there internet...
Mine also does that whilst in the bootloader, once I'm in fastboot I'm ok.
Do you still have ENG S-OFF?
I got it to connect....i am now running the ruu....will update when it is done. Thank you so much for your help so far...
I just ran the ruu...i think it is stuck at the htc logo screen once again..its been there for about 10mins???
That's not good. I'm guessing that the PD98IMG.zip nuked your S-OFF?
Accoring to the bootloader menu it says s-on...
Ok, not sure how to progress here. Your DHD has a fault somewhere, as the PD98IMG.zip should work without any problems. Kinda like a fail-safe.
Other than contacting your network/HTC for a repair which should happen (S-ON etc...) you could try the latest Gingerbread RUU. You just have to extract the ROM.zip first (that's very easy).
Just to make sure...
i downloaded the ruu from you sig...
connected my desire hd
ran the ruu
it finished and my phone was flashed
is that right?
Is the latst gingerbread ruu for the desire hd on your site?
Yeah its on there. I'd recommend getting a repair over flashing it though.
I don't meet your problem, but I just did it yesterday with a golden card, so if you don't know what to do maybe you can try that.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Hello everyone!
First off I'd like to start by telling you I'm new here and I don't know much about rooting so I'm reffering to you for help... Here is what happened... I have a G2 Hero, running android 2.1. So one day I decided to root it and install a custom rom. I downloaded Universal Androot-1.6.2-beta5 and ran it on my mobile.
Afterwards I formatted my sd card then restarted the device and downloaded rom manager from the market and flashed Clockwork. After this I put CyanogenMod-6.1.0-RC1 in the root dir of my sd card, tried to install it from [HOME] + [PWR] buttons menu and an error saying [status 7] showed up... Now im stuck in an endless bootloop... I cannot sync the device with my computer, cannot hard reset.. I can access Hboot menu but there isnt anything I can do...
What should I do to restore it to stock and then try the whole thing again but with a new rom? Thanks in advance!
Anyone?
Have you tried running an official HTC RUU? They can be found in a thread on the development page
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App
you have to search for "RUU for htc hero gsm". There's an official website for that. Download RUU (about 80-90mbytes as i remember) and start it. As i remember you should power your phone in HBOOT mode (VOL DOWN + POWER), connct to PC and run RUU and follow the wizard.
It will flash stock 1.5 android.
After reeboot it should inform you that there's an update, but if you want to flash different recovery, you shouldn't update your phone.
Then you should follow "How To - Root Your HTC Hero in One Click" (can't post links yet).
Ok first of all thank you guys for the help! So I downloaded RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.66_WWE_test_signed_NoDri ver.exe from the main thread. At first I had some connection problems but then I switched the front panel USB to one of the rear which are 2.0 and continued. Now I'm stuck at a later step. Tried to update it but an error message saying "ERROR[131]: CUSTOMER ID ERROR Please get the correct ROM UPDATE UTILITY and try again" displays. Which RUU would you recommend?
I used official RUU from htc.com site. It just worked for me.
This one is in Polish, but i believe, you will find one in your language or in English
http://www.htc.com/pl/supportdownload.aspx?p_id=283&cat=2&dl_id=671
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You must provide a valid serial number from sticker behind the battery and select a corresponding file. It will be only one i think
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There's something more about this error 131:
http://androidforums.com/707610-post16.html
Apparently you just used wrong RUU... Try one from prev link.
Ok, soI downloaded RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver from the official HTC website and go past last error but afterwards I encounter another one. This time it is "ERROR[140] BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR, Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again"
Any suggestions this time?
hskiller said:
Ok, soI downloaded RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver from the official HTC website and go past last error but afterwards I encounter another one. This time it is "ERROR[140] BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR, Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again"
Any suggestions this time?
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You could try the carrier one if you got it from Orange flash the ruu which is for Orange uk
Nope, my phone is from Europe but I dont think I got my cd... I'll sure search for it. Any other suggestions?
Maybe you can find a workaround there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=684504
I am currently trying with this one:RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.38_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver. But it seems to be stuck on "Sending.....Updating the ROM image on your Android phone" The progress bar on the phone's display is almost complete but wont move anymore. I have waited for 20 minutes now...
EDIT: I finally fixed it! I didn't realise I had to have the same RUU version like my software version. Thought I had to downgrade. Nevermind it's all OK now and it's time to try the whole rooting and custom ROM process again
I want to thank all of you guys that helped me!
Good for you man
Just out of pure couriosity, what rom will U use afrer your phone get rooted?
You have to use your carrier related stock rom/exe. What is your carrier?
Perdita2000
Sent from my Hero using XDA App
I havent decided yet. It will definitely be some Android 2.2 ROM Maybe Elelinux Speedmachine.