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Regaining Root with New SPL

I have a quick, simple question that I have tried searching for:
I lost root trying to upgrade to the newest Cyanogen (I think I rebooted when I wasn't supposed to). I am unable to get into fastboot as my computer will not recognize the drivers. I have also lost my recovery image. I have Haykuro's SPL (.005) and wanted to reroot using the DREAIMG RC29 process. My question is: is this possible with the new SPL? Do I have to go back to the HardSPL or can I just downgrade to RC29? I know that I can not change the radio version at this point... I just need to regain root without ADB/Fastboot!
If someone can point me in the right direction or help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.

metasage said:
I have a quick, simple question that I have tried searching for:
I lost root trying to upgrade to the newest Cyanogen (I think I rebooted when I wasn't supposed to). I am unable to get into fastboot as my computer will not recognize the drivers. I have also lost my recovery image. I have Haykuro's SPL (.005) and wanted to reroot using the DREAIMG RC29 process. My question is: is this possible with the new SPL? Do I have to go back to the HardSPL or can I just downgrade to RC29? I know that I can not change the radio version at this point... I just need to regain root without ADB/Fastboot!
If someone can point me in the right direction or help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.
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Don't flash the RC29.. it contains an old radio and you'll brick. I think the best thing you can do is revert to the original hardspl, then flash RC29 and root again from scratch.

goldenarmZ said:
Don't flash the RC29.. it contains an old radio and you'll brick. I think the best thing you can do is revert to the original hardspl, then flash RC29 and root again from scratch.
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I thought you weren't able to downgrade from Haykuro's SPL. Is this true?

G1gurl said:
I thought you weren't able to downgrade from Haykuro's SPL. Is this true?
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After researching this issue, I am seeing that some people say that you cannot downgrade the SPL...while others say you can.
So, I'm at the point where I just want to unroot and reroot from scratch. Can I safely downgrade my SPL without bricking?

G1gurl said:
I thought you weren't able to downgrade from Haykuro's SPL. Is this true?
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You can downgrade the spl but not the radio. The problem exists in the communication between radio image and spl.. Haykuro's SPL is only compatible with that one special radio version, anything else will brick it.. but all the other spl's will work with any radio version.
So yes, in this situation you can (and must) downgrade the spl before you try to go back to RC29.

goldenarmZ said:
You can downgrade the spl but not the radio. The problem exists in the communication between radio image and spl.. Haykuro's SPL is only compatible with that one special radio version, anything else will brick it.. but all the other spl's will work with any radio version.
So yes, in this situation you can (and must) downgrade the spl before you try to go back to RC29.
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Ok, I'm on ADP1 at this point and have the regular Android system recovery. When I try to flash update.zip to downgrade the SPL it says Installation aborted. Is there another way to do this? Thanks for your help...

Balls. I didn't think of that.. :/
If you can't flash from there you really need fastboot.. Come to think of it I'm not even sure how to flash an spl from fastboot...
Err.. I'm mildly stumped. Anyone..? lol

goldenarmZ said:
Balls. I didn't think of that.. :/
If you can't flash from there you really need fastboot.. Come to think of it I'm not even sure how to flash an spl from fastboot...
Err.. I'm mildly stumped. Anyone..? lol
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fastboot flash hboot (path to image)

metasage said:
I have a quick, simple question that I have tried searching for:
I lost root trying to upgrade to the newest Cyanogen (I think I rebooted when I wasn't supposed to). I am unable to get into fastboot as my computer will not recognize the drivers. I have also lost my recovery image. I have Haykuro's SPL (.005) and wanted to reroot using the DREAIMG RC29 process. My question is: is this possible with the new SPL? Do I have to go back to the HardSPL or can I just downgrade to RC29? I know that I can not change the radio version at this point... I just need to regain root without ADB/Fastboot!
If someone can point me in the right direction or help me out, I would greatly appreciate it.
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What problem are you having getting fastboot to work, there is a guide on setting up fastboot stickied in theese forums that would be a good reference point to getting it to work. Flashing the spl can be dangerous and can cause bricking, I would recommend trying to get fastboot up and running then you'd only have to reflash your recovery to either cyan's or Amon Ra's with fastboot, then you would be able to use your update.zip files again.

jackslim said:
fastboot flash hboot (path to image)
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ok cool, thanks.
so.. metasage, your only option is to get fastboot working.. I can't think of any other way round this.

Thanks for your help guys. I'm attempting all of this on my work PC where I can do just about anything except install drivers. Need admin privileges for that
I'll try fastboot when I get home. Thanks again for your help.

This page may be of use to you:
"Stuck on ADP1/ION after trying to upgrade"...
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/RE-recovery-img

......
you can flash the rc29 image just fine.....it overwrites the radio AND the spl
search forums...
though getting fastboot to work is best option...wouldnt recommend fastbooting spl or radio though

i agree with bman007. i have had to have 2 g1's replaced and the only way they will accept the phone for replacement is if it is on tmobile stock ROMs. All i do is flash the rc29 image. (also change customer boot screen back to default). no issues found with just flashing. Hope this helps.

[Q] RUU for mytouch 1.2

So i went ahead and downloaded the files and rooted the phone, then i went and did the clockwork recovery like an idiot. I downloaded the RUU for it from here and it states it cannot find the phone. Is there a special mode i have to put it into? Can someone give me a little insight here. Thanks

WHAT?
can't understand a thing of what you wrote!
Please more info...

Sorry let me clarify
I went ahead and rooted using the androot program.
After rooting i downloaded rom manager so i could make a nandroid backup.
Now i realized i flashed clockwork recovery onto the phone.
I downloaded the t-mobile official RUU installer and tried to run it. When i connect the phone it is seen but the program cannot see the phone to flash it back to bone stock without the recovery.
Does anyone know how i can flash the bone stock rom and everything else so its like i just removed it from the package.
I hope this clears everything up. Sorry

ok...
The recovery IS NOT the problem...
It's a driver thing...
Delete the drivers on the system, and install the latest htc sync...
It will come with the leatest drivers...
BUT WHY?
why do you want to do the ruu??
Are you not happy with root?
If it's the wronge recovery, you dont need the ruu..
you can just flash a new recovery!!???
WHY?

To be completely honest i love having a rooted phone. I have a rooted vibrant.
I just really dont know what im doing at this point. I already bricked one mytouch and am afraid im going to do something wrong and brick it again. I really just want the RUU to work in case something happens and i have to send it back. If they go into fastboot they are going to know i did something.
Trust me i would love to put amon ra's recovery on it but i have no idea how and cant understand how to do it. I feel lost when it comes to android phones.
I want to put froyo on here but i should wait for the official update.
That is another thing will the rooted phones still take the OTA for the updates when they come out even if rooted.
Sorry if this is a lot of questions, but im just scared to do anything now since i failed the first time around. thanks

OK... i'll help you all the way...
Write here what ruu did you use...
THE FULL name...
Then i'll send you what you need for your device to return to stock condition :0)
After you see that your phone can go back to stock condition we can work our way back to world of root :0)
It's very easy once you use the right img's....

I used this link since im at work, the file is at home.
39) [xda-ftp] [4shared] 2.10.531.4 T-Mobile USA DRD35
Its out of this thread
[ROM] Official HTC Sapphire/Magic/MT3G RUU ROM Links
The link for that specific thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=659403
The drivers i downloaded for win 7 64 i just googled and installed. If there is another driver pack i should get ill try that htc sync when i get home.
I really appriciate the help.

OK... use this link:
http://rapidshare.com/files/413792527/2.10.531.4_T-Mobile_USA_DRD35_ROM.rar.html
I divided the img's into 2 folders...
System = the android system... flashing those will give you stock android on your phone.
Hardware = the stock spl, radio and recovery.
If you only want the system, flash the system using the radioSwitcher tool in my signature... use the custom boot/system/userdata box....
If you ever have to return your phone for repair or just want to be back at stock(complete reset):
Flash all 6 files.... again using the tool..
For the hardware part use the "custom spl/radio/recovery" box...
The only problem is the spl has nb0 extension... so you have to use the fastboot and a cmd promt on windows... type:
fastboot flash hboot hboot_7201A_1.33.0013G_091021.nb0
or you could rename the file to hboot_7201A_1.33.0013G_091021.img and use the tool for all files... but i have never tested the renaming approach!
Good luck!

Ok i got all the files and the radio tool.
I put things where they need to be and just wanted to flash recovery.
When i click flash it fails every time. I cannot find drivers for this thing anywhere. Can i get help on this please. thanks

are you in fastboot?
try "check connection" before flash. What does it say?
Do you have eng spl?
You need to do your homework before doing such a thing like flashing...
I'll help you if you do your homework :0)

here is what i get when connected
Radio version: 2.22.23.02.
SPL/hboot version: 1.33.0013.
product: sapphire.
mid: sapp31000.
security: on.
build-mode: ship.
-----------------------------------.
Print of device info SUCCESSFUL.
Device is NOT ROOTED - flash old/new disabled.
Please visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=677045 for further instructions.
Flashing "recovery" - PLEASE WAIT.
"recovery" flash FAILURE.
HT01YPB12437 Connected.
Flashing "recovery" - PLEASE WAIT.
"recovery" flash FAILURE.
It states that im not rooted when i used the androot program and have superuser permission on the device. Now i am completely confused.
How do i just go about using the RUU and forgetting about rooting? I plug it in and click to start the process and it says it cannot find the phone.
Is there a special mode i have to put the phone into to use this tool?

It's a mistake from the tool...
When it sayed that you dont have root, it meant you dont have eng spl...
I'm going to change that in the tool in the next version....
here is something i wrote to somebody else...
Read it and use the info which could help your case..
But here is the headline: Flash spl(1.33.2010) using recovery, then flash system files using tool, then flash stock spl using fastboot or rename stock spl to hboot.img and flash using tool!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=753972
Good luck...
PS: read the entire thread... the info is spread!

What if i would skip the tool all together and use the fastboot commands to flash the files you sent me in that rar file?
If i just do the recovery i will lose hboot and fastboot correct?
I am so scared to do this. Sorry im a complete noob at this.
Also what is a sapping file? I can make a goldcard no problem and make it work.
Thanks for answering everything since i have not done anything to it what so ever yet.

You cant use fastboot because the spl (which controls the fastboot) will not allow you do that... it's called a perfected spl because HTC has closed all possibilities for you to flash anything.
That why we use the custom recovery. With a normale recovery we cant do **** either. But custom recovery gives the tools and permissions to do what ever we want.
Thats why i wrote that flash a different spl using recovery, then use the tool or fastboot to flash the rest...
The tool is safer, belive me... we have over 300 or so downloads with no error reports :0)
But if you are comfitable with fastboot, by all means do it there :0)
Just make sure that spl and radio can play together....
When you are done playing with eng spl (eng = engineer spl, leaked from HTC), flash custom spl back again... before you boot your system, or the system will have many disadvanteges.. the eng spl it not made for your device, but it works just fine... just dont load the system with :0)
Whenever you want to play with fastboot again, flash a eng spl from recovery and you game again....
So read my instructions carefully before doing anything...
Read more info around this forum...
When you are ready, do the things i told you!!!!
I can't help you anymore... The rest is up to you...
If you get into problems, please report back...
All the info is here and on the other thread i linked to before... GOOD LUCK

tgrantjr said:
Also what is a sapping file? I can make a goldcard no problem and make it work.
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sappimg is complete image of a system with non-pefected spl or custom recovery... you lose everything with a sappimg...
The goldcard is needed because you need to "fool" the device to accept the sappimg even if it is not meant for your device!
But you allready have custom recovery... no goldcard needed!

I am so confused. I'm so sorry
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

check your pm

Well I came across another of your posts and it said to turn off debugging. Mine is on. Il try it tonight when I get home.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App

hi, if anyone has this file can you please reupload it. i flashed an spl to my rooted mytouch 1.2 and now instead of it saying 32a its saying 32b in hboot. i hope there is a way to use this tool to return it back to stock and start all over again. i can still boot into recovery but i cannot find the correct spl to flash. any help would be greatly appreciated.

i managed to fix it by recreating a goldcard, and running the tmobile ruu

Can not boot or reflash HTC Magic 32A after flashing Rogers 2.1 over CM froyo (1.33.)

Hi
I have the following problem:
I've tested FroyoRedux Mod v1.9.5 with the requested radio and hboot. After that I've tried to install the original stock ROGERS 2.1 ROM. Now, the problems appeared. somehow I'm stack with the
1.76.0010 hboot, with security ON
Radio 3.22.20.17 (which should be 6.35.xx.xx) after flashing (don't ask why the update didn't take place because there was no error)
and the phone hangs at the ROGERS screen (just before start loading android).
I've tried reflash SAPPIMG from flashboot but it detects is already there and won't flash. I can not use fastboot from computer because security is ON, i don't have recovery installed because ROGERS rom took it away.
Any ideas on how I can fix this mess?
UPDATE: After reading tons of forum pots, seems I have found the source of the problem and seems that became a common issue: I've installed Rogers 2.1 manually over CM custom ROM with froyo (SPL 1.33.xxxx and RADIO 3.22.xx.xx) without knowing that Rogers will not update both RADIO and SPL.
Now all of us who did this need a solution. Anyone has an ideea?
Thanks

how did u install the rogers 2.1?
from the RUU?
u have a rogers magic+ phone?

blizard80 said:
how did u install the rogers 2.1?
from the RUU?
u have a rogers magic+ phone?
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Hi, Yes, I've instaled Rogers 2.1 but not from RUU but from fastboot with SAPPIMG.zip

and u installed hboot from the ruu?
i think u must make a gold card... but wait for the experts

When I've installed the SAPPIMG using a goldcard, it automatically overwiten hboot, recovery and radio.
BTW: if I've formatted the goldcard, how can I create a new one now that i don't have a linux pc and i can only enter fastboot.
Thanks

Why did you post this in Development?
I'll move it to General... but I fail to see how this is development related.

Binary100100 said:
Why did you post this in Development?
I'll move it to General... but I fail to see how this is development related.
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sorry, i was reading in development and post the thread here from mistake

any solution please?

Now I can access teh memoy card again. Please give me a solution using RUU. Maybe a valid RUU which works on all devices because when I've tried to flash a RUU it sais whong RUU version and I must get another one.

No one can help?

http://rapidshare.com/files/421772202/SAPPIMG.nbh
Try flashing the above.... using a goldcard and from fastboot/hboot.

Thank you for answering
I will try now

I've tried it but it say "Main Version is older". Can you tell me how can I fix that or how to make a SAPPIMG.nbh file with Rogers update or even android 2.2. Or do you have such thing?
Thanks a lot.

Anyone with a solution please !?!?

Got your PM... normally i don't respond help request over pm, but i'll make an exception.
You need to redo your goldcard... all the errors you get points to a faulty goldcard.
You can post/pm the cid nr you get from the htc device + the reverse nr. you used to make the goldcard... then i can verify that you have done it correctly.
You should have made it work with the sappimg.img i have provided earlier....
All points to a bad made goldcard!

Thanks so much for your reply.
So, Let's get started . My SD CID is
035344535530324780109ac8ee0093aa
After using http://hexrev.soaa.me/
My reversed CID is
009300eec89a10804732305553445303
(first two zeros already present)
Now, I've used this code here http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
and get the goldcard in the attachment.
Can you check please?
Thanks a lot

Well all ok from here.
The only thing left is how you made the hex-changes to the goldcard...
Which guide did you follow?
Read your pm!

i have exactely the same problem so when you get the solution can post it please !!!

Sure I will

Try this...
http://rapidshare.com/files/424005789/sappimg.zip
Put it on the goldcard and reboot by holding volume_down + power.
Then let it work...
Make sure there is nothing else on the goldcard!
Do not rename or anything.
This sappimg.zip is the new rogers 2.1 update... it should work :0)
Please report back :0)

HELP! Soft Bricked phone!

I unroot my mytouch using the old sappimg.nbh method.
It flash successfully but now it won't boot!
I got a S-ON spl so I can't do fastboot and there is no recovery menu
I can still get into the fastboot menu but that is it
Can I use a 32B RUU to recover my phone then root it, flash the correct splash screen, then flash the correct spl & radio for my region?

i BELIEVE so... as long as you can get to hboot menu you should be able to RUU... did you have RAM hack installed .0013d?

I'd go back to T-Mobile default and start all over.
This post has info and links to restore 1.5, upgrade to 1.6 and then 2.2
http://forums.t-mobile.com/t5/Opera...ooting-installing-Donut-and-Froyo/td-p/505421
If you want to flash a custom ROM just restore to 1.6; if you want to take advantage of the extra ram then restore to 2.2 and accept the OTA update.
Hope it helps.
--
Carlos

All my current mytouch info before I soft bricked is in my sig.
I tried the sappimg.nbh from that forum topic but no matter how many times I flashed it, it doesn't work
Any way thanks for your help, I'm getting a replacement phone on friday

UberMario said:
All my current mytouch info before I soft bricked is in my sig.
I tried the sappimg.nbh from that forum topic but no matter how many times I flashed it, it doesn't work
Any way thanks for your help, I'm getting a replacement phone on friday
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since you are on the 2708+ radio and kernel you might need to downgrade those in fastboot... then try to reroot... but you are getting a new device anyhow...
edit: reread your first post and S-on... sorry... maybe next time try to downgrade the radio and spl before downgrading ROM...

mmaiolo81 said:
since you are on the 2708+ radio and kernel you might need to downgrade those in fastboot... then try to reroot... but you are getting a new device anyhow...
edit: reread your first post and S-on... sorry... maybe next time try to downgrade the radio and spl before downgrading ROM...
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I was going to try fastboot cyanogenmod 6 or a donut rom but the spl that came with the new radio is S-ON so I can't fastboot anything
then the sappimg.nbh made the spl a perfected spl

[Q] Can anybody tell me which is the official rom for wildfire ?

Hello All, hope you all are ok
i bought my wildfire 3 months ago and that mean time i had so little knowledge about android and unfortunately i moved stock rom to cm7. and now i want to back in my stock rom (official)
it notice you that i have tried some rom (ruu...exe based) but i think these are not official (i am not sure)
anyway can anybody tell me which one it the official stock rom for hTC wildfire

RUU's are official.

3xeno said:
RUU's are official.
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Thanks
ok , can you please give me the latest version RUU download link
by the way i have installed "RUU_Buzz_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.22.405.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_160191_signed_2.exe" is this one latest RUU and official ?
if yes then where is the defaults wallpapers for android which i saw first time

AlphaRev/Revolutionary breaks some functions of official ROM's. So you have two ways to get back:
1) Sense Fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1156713
2) Remove AlphaRev / Revolutionary S-OFF HBoot and go back to S-ON
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1160251
Both will give you back your wallpapers, initial setup wizard, and default homescreens.

but i dont have root

Then use option 2. If you don't have root, I assume you don't wish to install custom ROms and stuff anymore. Going back to S-ON doesn't need root.

3xeno said:
Then use option 2. If you don't have root, I assume you don't wish to install custom ROms and stuff anymore. Going back to S-ON doesn't need root.
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C:\fastboot>fastboot oem mb 9C068490 1
< waiting for device >
... FAILED (status malformed (1 bytes))

Are you sure you have specifically seletced Fastboot in the HBoot menu? It doesn't look like it.

3xeno said:
Are you sure you have specifically seletced Fastboot in the HBoot menu? It doesn't look like it.
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ok, thanks i have now s-on
but these wallpapers and sense are not fixed yet...
and i am trying to reinstall the rom but now i am getting
Error 131 Customer ID
on ruu installation...boss please help me

Create a Goldcard and try flashing the RUU again
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
OR, if you want an app that automates most of the process listed above, use this:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/308798-pc-application-goldcardtool/

Dear 3xeno
Plz Short out my problems, currently i'm on CM7 and want to switch over to original ROM
Plz suggest me simple method to roll back on same.
should i go for "RUU version" from shipedrom.com Or Directly go for this
1) Sense Fix
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1156713
Or any other help will be much Appreciated.
Thanks

Sense fix is only for fixing the original ROM's wallpapers and widgets (Which don't display if you have S-OFF'ed using Revolutionary). To go back to your original ROM, you have to install the RUU, or, alternately, flash this ROM like you flashed CM7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=877977
(If you are claiming warranty, then definitely go the RUU way)

Thanks dear for fast reply !
i'ill go for flash the Rom link provided by you.
b/w suggest me that how to save the contacts before going to Flash.

3xeno said:
Create a Goldcard and try flashing the RUU again
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
OR, if you want an app that automates most of the process listed above, use this:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/308798-pc-application-goldcardtool/
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i have followed the steps to get goldcard and success ( how i know am i right ? )
by the way same problem in installing RUU
Error 131 Customer ID

3xeno said:
Create a Goldcard and try flashing the RUU again
http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
OR, if you want an app that automates most of the process listed above, use this:
http://android.modaco.com/topic/308798-pc-application-goldcardtool/
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unfortunately i am success in goldcard ...now what to do ?

3xeno Man you ROCKS ...many many thanks...i am done

oh..i have another request ...
i want to back 2.1 ( i have the RUU) , last time when i wanted to back 1.6 it was successfull
but now i cant install 2.1...!
it said
Error [140]: Bootloader version error

shemulweb said:
oh..i have another request ...
i want to back 2.1 ( i have the RUU) , last time when i wanted to back 1.6 it was successfull
but now i cant install 2.1...!
it said
Error [140]: Bootloader version error
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Now you can't. If you wanted Eclair, you should have flashed an Eclair RUU when you were on CM7. To go to 2.1, you have to go the long way, get S-OFF using Revolutionary again, and then, downgrade and get back S-ON. (Basically, the entire thing of rooting again, downgrading, and unrooting)
BUT, There is an alternate method, I am listing the post, but remember, its complex:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=13114319&postcount=29
---------- Post added at 11:25 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 PM ----------
Hunk03 said:
Thanks dear for fast reply !
i'ill go for flash the Rom link provided by you.
b/w suggest me that how to save the contacts before going to Flash.
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There are a lot of ways. If you had your contacts backed up on your Google Account, then you need not save it again. Simply re-sync your phone after installing the new ROM, and it will re-add all your contacts.
Alternately, go to Contacts, Press Menu Key, Select Import/Export, then select Export to SDCard, this will create a VCF file on your SDCard with all contacts. To restore, select Import, and select this VCF File.
Lastly, there are a ton of 3rd party apps available to do this. Just perform an Android market search for "Contact Backup".

well, now i am s-off and installed cm7 again.. successfully now what ?

Now flash the Eclair RUU (WWE 1.37.405.1) and repeat the same steps to get back S-ON. Remember to use the HBoot.nb0 file from your specific RUU.