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[Q] HTC Magic from Tim Brazil - 32A

Tim Brazil Magic are these:
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H
HBOOT-1.76.0007 (SAPP60000)
CPLD-12
RADIO-6.35.07.29
AUG. 4 2009 19:43:30
from what i read the SPL is perfect, can't change it or downgrade Radio.
I have to use Amon RA Hero Recovery 1.62, change to SPL 1.76.2007 and then downgrade Radio to 3.x SPL to 1.33x and install Amon Ra Magic 1.70+ to install CM
If i follow the CM wiki I won't be able to backup the stock rom because of the goldcard+european RUU to gain root access.
- So i was thinking about using Universal Androot to root it, then Rom Manager to Install ClockworkMod (using HTC Magic option) and do a backup. will it work with this 0007 SPL?
- from there, can i use clockwork to flash SPL 1.76.2007?
- then i was thinking if i could use Radio Switcher >"flash old" - so it will flash the Radio, SPL (and Amon RA recovery?) i need in a safe way (wiping everything)
if it makes sense it should be an easier and updated guide.
no need of goldcard, RUU or shell commands.
I can go back to Radio Switcher> "flash new" to have back the SPL and 6.35x Radio and restore the stock rom backup if someday Tim Brazil releases an update.
thanks in advance

Well - this is the most structured and accurate first post i ever seen :0)
You sir, have gained my respect :0)
You are completely on the right track.
I will not use Rom Manager. To many have bricked their devices with that app.
Follow my guide (check my signature for link) and you should have both root and custom recovery(Amon-Ra version) without changing your system, beside the root of course.
From the recovery you flash eng spl 1.76.2007 as you correctly stated above(also included in the guide).
Then make a nandroid backup using the custom recovery, to make sure you always can return to stock.
Once the eng spl is flashed you can use the radioswitcher(the link is also in my signature) to change between the old and new radio/spl/recovery combos. You can also wipe from the tool or from custom recovery.
The remaining is to flash the cm6 rom + the EBI1 kernel.Then you should be good to go :0)
Good luck!

Thank you
want to know the sad (and funny) part? I don't have the phone yet. I've bought it but i still got a few days left to receive it from Tim Brazil. So i've been reading...
I was hoping i could use Rom Manager, the GUI would be very easy to follow. I know it even has Amon RA as alternate recovery, but i don't think it's the Hero 1.62. I'd use it only to flash the recovery.
I think it could be done with FlashRec also. I read that it does a backup of the original recovery and then flash the custom recovery.
I've already downloaded the .zip from your guide

Adb not working ?

Hi guys i have a HTC Magic that is rooted with custom recovery from mumilovers guide
and now i changed my hboot from HBOOT-1.76.0010 (SAPP50000)
to 1.76.2007 from another person who gave me a zip to put on so i can run roms ...
i am running a 2.1 sense rom now it won't see my phone while its on debugging i tried diff methods like turning it off turning the phone on then enabling before putting the usb it doesn't work
i would like to use psfreedom but this is really getting in the way.. or else is there another way i could flash recover on the phone itself with the recovery img
btw if any of you know can i use the newest psfreedom he just released on the latest firmware?

The 1.76.2007 is actually from the HTC Hero...
Just download the newest HTC sync, it will have the right drivers..
Make sure to remove all drivers first!
It should fix your problems....
Do also have troubles with fastboot?

You can also do the same steps from my guide to flash the psfreedom recovery...
There is no need for usb connection if you just manually put the recovery on the sdcard!

[Q] Can not flash any update.zip

I recently downgraded to 1.5 (was on froyo, rooted, hboot 1.33.0013 but got caught in endless boot loop when trying to flash custom rom). I am rooted (can run Titanium, Barnacle, etc.)
Now my new info is:
Sapphire PVT 32B S-On G
HBOOT - 1.33.0006
SAPP 30000
CPLD-10
Radio-2.22.19.261
May 27, 2009
My issue is that I am not able to upgrade now. I can not flash 1.6 or 2.2. I go into Android system recovery, tell it to apply update.zip from sd card and get the following error:
E: can't open /cache/recovery/command" installation aborted
(I have to use the Android system recovery utility because Clockwork Mod is not showing up in the market for me.)
I've tried to use an emulator but that is not working either.
Previously, when on 2.2 I could use adb but now I can't get it to see my device.
After a week of searching forums and trying different things I've found no solution.
How can I get back to Froyo (and stay rooted)?

You get that error after selecting the "update from update.zip" option?

leslye said:
I recently downgraded to 1.5 (was on froyo, rooted, hboot 1.33.0013 but got caught in endless boot loop when trying to flash custom rom). I am rooted (can run Titanium, Barnacle, etc.)
Now my new info is:
Sapphire PVT 32B S-On G
HBOOT - 1.33.0006
SAPP 30000
CPLD-10
Radio-2.22.19.261
May 27, 2009
My issue is that I am not able to upgrade now. I can not flash 1.6 or 2.2. I go into Android system recovery, tell it to apply update.zip from sd card and get the following error:
E: can't open /cache/recovery/command" installation aborted
(I have to use the Android system recovery utility because Clockwork Mod is not showing up in the market for me.)
I've tried to use an emulator but that is not working either.
Previously, when on 2.2 I could use adb but now I can't get it to see my device.
After a week of searching forums and trying different things I've found no solution.
How can I get back to Froyo (and stay rooted)?
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I have to ask since you are from the US, does it have a 3.5 headphone jack on the top?

DonJuan692006 said:
You get that error after selecting the "update from update.zip" option?
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Hi Don Juan (feel like I know you from reading all your helpful posts to others!). Yes, that is the error I get after selecting the "update from update.zip" option? The android recovery system doesn't give me the option of just "install any zip" the way Clockwork does. I can't install Clockwork because it is not showing up in my market - only the paid updated version which I paid and downloaded but needs the free version to work!
Additional info: Received an OTA message to update last night and accepted. That failed as well - got hung up on the triangle exclamation point recovery screen and never moved on.
This morning I tried again and got the same error (E: can't open /cache/recovery/command" installation aborted). When I clicked on "details" it says, "java.util.zip.ZipException: expected End of Central Directory signature"
I googled that error message but didn't find anything applicable to my situation.
Any ideas?

Binary100100 said:
I have to ask since you are from the US, does it have a 3.5 headphone jack on the top?
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Nope. I have the original. No headphone jack.

So the reason you couldn't get a custom ROM working from 2.2 is because you had the new radio. Either rate, have you re-rooted 1.5 using Universal Androot? As for clockwork mod, you should be looking for ROM Manager in the market. That's the app clockwork mod uses.
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DonJuan692006 said:
So the reason you couldn't get a custom ROM working from 2.2 is because you had the new radio. Either rate, have you re-rooted 1.5 using Universal Androot? As for clockwork mod, you should be looking for ROM Manager in the market. That's the app clockwork mod uses.
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I re-rooted on 1.5 - all was well. However, when you are on 1.5 Clockwork Mod is not available in the market or to download. I finally got ADB to stop hanging at device waiting my using the Eugene 373 Method. That allowed me to adb push the first 1.6 update zip (DR92) and after that I was able to push DMD64 by doing the recovery update zip command.
So, I have successfully applied the DR92 & DMD64 updates. That allowed me to go on the updated market and download Clockwork Mod.
But, I've lost root.
My question now is should I go ahead and update to FROYO and then try to root again? Do you have a good link for the FROYO update?

Not Able to Flash Zip
I recently tried to flash Damage Control Rom 5.3. In Rom manager I am unable to down load damage control as I get an error and none of those Roms show up. I got my hands on a Damage control Zip, followed all the steps dalvik wipe etc, booted into recovery and it goes half way and stops saying its done but gets stuck in a reboot loop. What I noticed is I can only flash Roms that are down loaded by Rom Manager directly. I can not flash any Rom just from the Zip as most claim. Do you have any ideas?
By the way I have a HTC Evo and I am running Rom manager Premium. Really hope you can help, thanks.

black6218 said:
I recently tried to flash Damage Control Rom 5.3. In Rom manager I am unable to down load damage control as I get an error and none of those Roms show up. I got my hands on a Damage control Zip, followed all the steps dalvik wipe etc, booted into recovery and it goes half way and stops saying its done but gets stuck in a reboot loop. What I noticed is I can only flash Roms that are down loaded by Rom Manager directly. I can not flash any Rom just from the Zip as most claim. Do you have any ideas?
By the way I have a HTC Evo and I am running Rom manager Premium. Really hope you can help, thanks.
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Since this is the myTouch 3G/Magic section, you'd be better off asking over in the Evo section.

leslye said:
I re-rooted on 1.5 - all was well. However, when you are on 1.5 Clockwork Mod is not available in the market or to download. I finally got ADB to stop hanging at device waiting my using the Eugene 373 Method. That allowed me to adb push the first 1.6 update zip (DR92) and after that I was able to push DMD64 by doing the recovery update zip command.
So, I have successfully applied the DR92 & DMD64 updates. That allowed me to go on the updated market and download Clockwork Mod.
But, I've lost root.
My question now is should I go ahead and update to FROYO and then try to root again? Do you have a good link for the FROYO update?
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If I was you I would stay with 1.6 then flash any ROM running the OTA 2.2.1 Froyo from T-Mobile that way you do not run into any problems. I run the ROM in the link below and it is blazing fast and stable.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=848791

Thanks for the response! I did go ahead and update to Froyo and then re-rooted with Super 1 click so I am rooted again.
I like the look of the ROM you linked to (Gio's) but it says,
Note:If you have
SPL -> 1.33.0013/1.33.0013d
Radio -> 2.22.27.08/2.22.28.25
Flash Kernel After ROM -> Kernel 2.6.35.10 – OC-UV-RAM-FP – Dream/Sapphire (32B) (Must be on New SPL + Radio 2708 Combo)
I have 1.33.0013 and that radio, so I guess I would have to flash the Kernel. Did you have to do this as well?

Clockworkmod does not work!!!

I'm really at a stage now where i wanna just throw my htc desire hd at the wall!!!! I am trying to just install a custom firmware, not much to ask considering the mammoth amount of hacking you have to do to even downgrade the firmware. I have done absolutley everything that needs to be done to root this device, i have downgraded the firmware i have rooted it, switched off eng s-off and radio s-off i have full root acess with terminal emulator, i put the update zip on the sd card it says something about installation invalid thats because first time i did not disable radio s-off then it went slightly further but then said some other error i have tried everything, i tried rom manager and selected reboot in recovery mode but now it just makes the phone freeze on the htc boot screen when selecting recovery from the boot menu, can someone please please help, how hard can it be just to install coredroids firmware, why can't it just be as easy as the pd98img firmware
help much apprieciated

clockworkmod recovery works fine. Something has just gone wrong with your installation.
To avoid complications later on, you haven't "switched off ENG S_OFF" you've made made S-ON S-OFF and added ENG S-OFF.
You talk about update.zip, is this for a ROM (CoreDroid?)? Which ROM? Did it tell you to rename it to update.zip? If a ROM then it had nothing to do with Radio S-OFF as you only need that for flashing radio.img files and if it was a radio you were trying to push you should use fastboot not recovery. Are you using the right version of recovery (it's very specific about the version required)?
When everything has been installed correctly and instructions followed it is VERY easy to install coredroid's ROM.

hi thanks for the reply, i just follwed the instructions for installing a custom rom as it asks u to chang it to s-off but the guide also says you need to install the update.zip for clockworkmod to get to choose the custom flash rom you want to use but all i get when i select update.zip from the recovery menu is e:signature verification failed installation aborted

Ok, they don't make it very clear do they?
Have you got ROM Manager installed?
Have you got clockworkmod recovery installed? If so what version is it. If not then use ROM Manager to flash it and flash 2.5.1.3 version (as that what it says).
Get the above. Then let me know.

hi mate its version 4.2.0.2 if i select flash clockworkmod recovery it completly causes the recovery menu in bootloader to just hang on the htc startup screen

stephenuk said:
hi mate its version 4.2.0.2 if i select flash clockworkmod recovery it completly causes the recovery menu in bootloader to just hang on the htc startup screen
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Sorry, I meant recovery version but it looks like you still need to do that.
In that case push the recovery.img file (grab from the Coredroid thread) using fastboot.
Normally issues are because people miss things but you've confirmed you have ENG S-OFF, Radio S-OFF and root.

ok i tried running this image file in fastboot from this thread http://android.modaco.com/content/z...led-tft-30-nov-2-5-1-3-clockworkmod-recovery/
its written ok but when i select recovery from bootloader it just hangs on the htc startup screen grrr this is just impossible.

That's not for the desire HD.
Grab a 3.x.x.x version from clockwork 3.0.2.8 thread and try that (you can downgrade easily once we got something working).
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Stuck at splash screen!

So this is my old phone and my friend tried to root it about a year ago and now it only gets stuck on the splash screen! I can get into hboot and flash boot mode but that's all I know how to do.
I have a Droid Razr and I've rooted and flashed it so I know about the process' but not for the MyTouch.
I've seen it makes a difference if I'm 32a or 32b so for reference I'm 32b. I'd just like to hopefully get it un-softbricked. And preferably without having to connect to a computer, but if need be I will ( I don't have a USB for this phone, but I can manage the micro-SD with my Razr.
Please help!!!

Boot into hboot and twll use phone info
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Sapphire PVT 32B SHIP S-ON G
HBOOT-1.33.0006 (SAP30000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.261
MAY 27 2009, 19:06:41
I Hope the info u need is in there lol

Anyone?? Please

oliohh said:
Anyone?? Please
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are you able to boot into recovery (power+home at startup)

xanda143 said:
are you able to boot into recovery (power+home at startup)
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yes i am, it seems like stock recovery
says build:RAv1.2.16 at the bottom and HTC in the background
Edit: IM actually not sure if its stock lemme upload a pic for you...it has options for NANDROID restores and ****

Not stock that recovery
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What do you mean??

k flash a 32b kernel and see if it boots
actually google cronmod 1.6 and follow instructions

xanda143 said:
k flash a 32b kernel and see if it boots
actually google cronmod 1.6 and follow instructions
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I tried installing the kernel and it bootloops twice and then sends me back to recovery
and i was going to try the cronmod but from the recovery i have, i cannot wipe /system or /boot or dalvik...i dont wanna flash blindly cuz it doesnt seem like i have the right recovery.

Ok can I trust u to be smart? I'm gonna give u a free spl what this will do is make it so u can use fastboot and flash
1 the new amon ra 1.70g recovery
2the new radio 2.2.28.25 or something like that(its here google it)
3 the new spl that ezterry made for 32b it is 1.3.3.0d or smtn like that google it too. As a matter of fact find those files feom this forum k
Plz flash them in that order and make sure the files I tell u to download are good.
Ok here is the free spl.
Crap I can't upload from phone can I just give u the li k to the file download the earliest versuon that that is above your current hboot k
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218
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xanda143 said:
Ok can I trust u to be smart? I'm gonna give u a free spl what this will do is make it so u can use fastboot and flash
1 the new amon ra 1.70g recovery
2the new radio 2.2.28.25 or something like that(its here google it)
3 the new spl that ezterry made for 32b it is 1.3.3.0d or smtn like that google it too. As a matter of fact find those files feom this forum k
Plz flash them in that order and make sure the files I tell u to download are good.
Ok here is the free spl.
Crap I can't upload from phone can I just give u the li k to the file download the earliest versuon that that is above your current hboot k
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218
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i will give what your saying a shot...from what i understand i have to install this "spl" u speak of and then from there i install recovery and the rest seems like cake. i have to read that link you sent me cuz from the instructions on there i need a "goldcard" and the only way ive found to make a goldcard requires access to my device...which obivously i cant do cuz of the bootloop.
i will look further into that i guess

oliohh said:
i will give what your saying a shot...from what i understand i have to install this "spl" u speak of and then from there i install recovery and the rest seems like cake. i have to read that link you sent me cuz from the instructions on there i need a "goldcard" and the only way ive found to make a goldcard requires access to my device...which obivously i cant do cuz of the bootloop.
i will look further into that i guess
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lol it is cake kim on my pc now try and flash this file via recovery and u dont need a goldcard k
after u do that it will change you spl or hboot which can be found in system info after that you can flash the radio recovery and hboot i speak of
spl(actual file instead of link to post) flash the remove file first then the spl

xanda143 said:
lol it is cake kim on my pc now try and flash this file via recovery and u dont need a goldcard k
after u do that it will change you spl or hboot which can be found in system info after that you can flash the radio recovery and hboot i speak of
spl(actual file instead of link to post) flash the remove file first then the spl
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ok so i flashed those two items like u said and my hboot successfully changed...it is now 1.33.2010-----how do i flash the new recovery? this is what i have as far as the file. ive tried booting in hboot and nothing happens. changing to fastboot mode and nothing happens. flashing in recovery requires a zip and this file is an .img file. Im really sorry for all the questions this phone is much more complicated then my Razr and since im not the one who messed the phone up i dont have the slightest clue where to begin,

oliohh said:
ok so i flashed those two items like u said and my hboot successfully changed...it is now 1.33.2010-----how do i flash the new recovery? this is what i have as far as the file. ive tried booting in hboot and nothing happens. changing to fastboot mode and nothing happens. flashing in recovery requires a zip and this file is an .img file. Im really sorry for all the questions this phone is much more complicated then my Razr and since im not the one who messed the phone up i dont have the slightest clue where to begin,
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Well my boy since u said it flashed sucessfully the rest should now be cake.
I'm aasuming u have the android sdk on your computer with fastboot installed?
The next step now is to flash a new recovery which u already downloaded and how u do that is to put that .img file into your android sdk fastboot directory boot your phone into fastboot mode and open a command prompt in your fastboot directory and type these
Fastboot devices (to make sure its connected)
Fastboot flash recovery "name of your file"
If u have a sucess here u have flashed your new recovery and should be able to boot into it.
The next step now is to flash a new radio
AND THE LAST THING TO DO IS FLASH A SPL THAT CAN WORK WITH YOUR PHONE..
Post your info again the updated info.
ALTERNATIVLY TO ALL THAT DOWNLOAD A PROGRAM NAMED FASTBOOT COMMANDER BUT IT NEVER PICKS UP MY PHONE SO I DONT USE IT BUT IT MAKES ALL THAT EASIER...TRY IT
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xanda143 said:
Well my boy since u said it flashed sucessfully the rest should now be cake.
I'm aasuming u have the android sdk on your computer with fastboot installed?
The next step now is to flash a new recovery which u already downloaded and how u do that is to put that .img file into your android sdk fastboot directory boot your phone into fastboot mode and open a command prompt in your fastboot directory and type these
Fastboot devices (to make sure its connected)
Fastboot flash recovery "name of your file"
If u have a sucess here u have flashed your new recovery and should be able to boot into it.
The next step now is to flash a new radio
AND THE LAST THING TO DO IS FLASH A SPL THAT CAN WORK WITH YOUR PHONE..
Post your info again the updated info.
ALTERNATIVLY TO ALL THAT DOWNLOAD A PROGRAM NAMED FASTBOOT COMMANDER BUT IT NEVER PICKS UP MY PHONE SO I DONT USE IT BUT IT MAKES ALL THAT EASIER...TRY IT
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I have successfully flashed the new recovery via the program you recommended. Currently searching for the radio you mentioned and then next would be the SPL. After all that will I have to flash a ROM as well?
Right now my phone info is:
Sapphire PVT 32B SHIP S-ON G
HBOOT-1.33.0013d (SAPP30000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.2.28.25
Oct 21 2009, 22:33:27
Edit: I have successfully flashed the new radio, updated my phone info to reflect. Currently figuring out the whole SPL thing, then my previous question of the custom ROM still applies lol
Edit #2: Successfully changed SPL i believe, updating phone info to reflect the change. Now im assuming i flash a ROM and i should be set???
Edit #3: I flashed that CronMod ROM you mentioned and when i boot, it sits on splash for like 10 secs and then reboots and its a continious loop. Im assuming that is probably just a bad flash? Im not used to AmonRa recovery. Is CWM still supported??

oliohh said:
I have successfully flashed the new recovery via the program you recommended. Currently searching for the radio you mentioned and then next would be the SPL. After all that will I have to flash a ROM as well?
Right now my phone info is:
Sapphire PVT 32B SHIP S-ON G
HBOOT-1.33.0013d (SAPP30000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.2.28.25
Oct 21 2009, 22:33:27
Edit: I have successfully flashed the new radio, updated my phone info to reflect. Currently figuring out the whole SPL thing, then my previous question of the custom ROM still applies lol
Edit #2: Successfully changed SPL i believe, updating phone info to reflect the change. Now im assuming i flash a ROM and i should be set???
Edit #3: I flashed that CronMod ROM you mentioned and when i boot, it sits on splash for like 10 secs and then reboots and its a continious loop. Im assuming that is probably just a bad flash? Im not used to AmonRa recovery. Is CWM still supported??
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ok now u are all good keep useing the amon ra ok ill upload a file flash it then flash cronmod 1.6 and thw anykernel in his post
matter of fact ill upload a kernel for u to flash. flash the superswwipe file first k

xanda143 said:
ok now u are all good keep useing the amon ra ok ill upload a file flash it then flash cronmod 1.6 and thw anykernel in his post
matter of fact ill upload a kernel for u to flash. flash the superswwipe file first k
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You have been MORE than extremely helpful! My phone is now working again! I appreciate so much everything that you told me and taking the time to give me the files needed! Thank you so much for your effort!!

oliohh said:
You have been MORE than extremely helpful! My phone is now working again! I appreciate so much everything that you told me and taking the time to give me the files needed! Thank you so much for your effort!!
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All worth it to help and see your phone up and well:thumbup::thumbup:
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