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Problem Downgrade+rooting HTC DREAM Movistar

I bought a black HTC Dream,it`s from Movistar (Spain) provider,it is unlocked.
I tried all the steps on this forum, i tried to downgrade to rc29,but when i press the camera+power button, appears a white background (with some android skaters down), and when it reads the Dreamimg.nbh , it says model id incorrect.
I tried to do the cupcake update(that is what i want to do) and when i go into the bootloader with home+power,hit alt+l and alt+s, an error cannot verify package.
If someone has this kind of problems and solved it,i would be very gratefull if u can help me.Thanks in advance.
In the camera+power it says:
Dream PVT 32B SHIP S-ON
Hboot-1.38.000 (drea20000)
CPLD-4
Radio-2.22.16.19
Feb 28 2009,18:40:30
(note: i didn`t install anything on my dream,this is how it came in the package)
About phone->Model Number: HTC_Dream
Firmware Version 1.1
Baseband version 62.41s.20.13U_2.22.16.19
Kernel Version: 2.6.25-890662e5
Build number 1.56.621.4 PLAT-1.0_gms-141395 CL#19091 release-keys (from this build number i can`t figure out my software,rc29,30,or what?)
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2 Things:
1. Make sure that the file is DREAIMG.nbh. It is case sensitive and make sure its not DREAMIMG.nbh.
2. Have you tried the RC7 version since that was meant for UK phones.

Sorry , i misspelled , it is DREAIMG.nbh, not Dreamimg.nbh (my bad ),i will try the RC7 , i tried de rc8 and did not work

burningzoul said:
Sorry , i misspelled , it is DREAIMG.nbh, not Dreamimg.nbh (my bad ),i will try the RC7 , i tried de rc8 and did not work
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If RC7 don't work then you might have to go another method. I don't know if Moviestar's Dream would be considered an international phone, if so there is a different method for it. Just try RC7 if it don't work let me know.

I tried the rc7 , from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548924
it says do u want to start update?<action>yes; power<no> , i press trackball for yes
update is in progress...
reading images...
cheking signature..
Model ID incorrect!
Update Fail! Do you wante to reboot device?
..so rc7 doesn`t work

burningzoul said:
I tried the rc7 , from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548924
it says do u want to start update?<action>yes; power<no> , i press trackball for yes
update is in progress...
reading images...
cheking signature..
Model ID incorrect!
Update Fail! Do you wante to reboot device?
..so rc7 doesn`t work
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Here is a different method for continental phones.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=485364
There's also the one click method, which I don't know if it will work on yours but always worth a shot.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=550050

for the first one , i don`t have a windows mobile phone or pda ,so i can`t run succesfully the qmat , as for the second version , i installed the recovery flasher , and when i hit backup recovery image , it says : Backup FAILED , and the first button (backup the flash cyanogen recovery 1.4) is grey , i can`t push it... i`m begining to think that i can`t do anything on this g1.. i just wanted the cupcake update or something,this version of firmware has some bugs,and no video camera...i don`t know what else to do... i see that the hardspl (HardSPL is what will allow you to apply flash images from other regions (like UK on US phones, and vice versa), can`t i put hardspl without any rooting? or will this brick my phone?

burningzoul said:
for the first one , i don`t have a windows mobile phone or pda ,so i can`t run succesfully the qmat , as for the second version , i installed the recovery flasher , and when i hit backup recovery image , it says : Backup FAILED , and the first button (backup the flash cyanogen recovery 1.4) is grey , i can`t push it... i`m begining to think that i can`t do anything on this g1.. i just wanted the cupcake update or something,this version of firmware has some bugs,and no video camera...i don`t know what else to do... i see that the hardspl (HardSPL is what will allow you to apply flash images from other regions (like UK on US phones, and vice versa), can`t i put hardspl without any rooting? or will this brick my phone?
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You have to be rooted in order to install anything other than anything official. Let me look this up for you. Just be patient and we'll get this solved. I'm sure someone else will chime in and prolly know the answer.

when i put the update.zip in the sd (like cupcake), and run the recovery home+power , that erorr : canno`t verify package is what hurts me the most
and i`m sure that someone else had this and somehow made it happen.But when i tried rooting my phone to solve this , and saw that this doesn`t work i was very dissapointed.Does it have to do with Movistar, did they put somekind of firmware and that is keeping me from "hacking" my phone?When i turn on my phone, there is an image with movistar`s logo,before the "android" loadscreen , and that is why i`m asking+ the uknown build number , that doesn`t have an "rc" or "r" in it,so i kinda` don`t know what is mine... waiting for someone to have another ideea..thanks for everything supreme!hope dies last...

burningzoul said:
when i put the update.zip in the sd (like cupcake), and run the recovery home+power , that erorr : canno`t verify package is what hurts me the most
and i`m sure that someone else had this and somehow made it happen.But when i tried rooting my phone to solve this , and saw that this doesn`t work i was very dissapointed.Does it have to do with Movistar, did they put somekind of firmware and that is keeping me from "hacking" my phone?When i turn on my phone, there is an image with movistar`s logo,before the "android" loadscreen , and that is why i`m asking+ the uknown build number , that doesn`t have an "rc" or "r" in it,so i kinda` don`t know what is mine... waiting for someone to have another ideea..thanks for everything supreme!hope dies last...
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It might have something to do with Moviestar or something. I remember seeing something in the past about another person from spain had an issue like this and they fixed it, didn't really pay attention to it. Just don't give up yet.

Other opionions?Can someone come with a reason why am i having all this problems with my dream?Looking for answers for a time , but i can`t find an explination...

In the one click method there IS a way to bypass the backup option, its a secret invisible button, just to the right or left of one of the other 2 buttons, no guarantees this button exists or wont detonate a thermoneuclear warhead in your kitchen, just something i read a while back

I did it!!! I found on the HTC website the Cupcake 1.5 update for Telefonica Movistar (Spain), it is a .exe that does everything from windows,after the update was made and i had the 1.5 firmware, i saw that the SPL was 1.33.0010, a 'perfect' SPL that disables remote booting recovery.img files used to install the 1.33.2005 SPL, it`s just like the Rogers SPL found in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558301 and now this method with the 1 click works , i don`t need to the invisible button trick , it does the backup and all the things u need!
So for everybody with Movistar G1`s , do the update from HTC website and then follow the many Rogers tutorials for rooting your phone!

'Scuse me, I have one of these phones in Ireland. I'm ready for a home for the bewildered trying to get an upgrade, or downgrade going on it. Can you post a link to that magic cupcake-1.5 update for Telefonica Movistar? I can't seem to find it.

http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=663&news_id=243 this is the link

Grateful Thanks burningzoul!
That link works fine. Now to try wrestling with vista again. I'm a linux guy by nature and this vista cheeses me off, but I actually have a copy I couldn't refund(I bought bankrupt stock), so I left it installed in case it might come in useful. Looks like it will.

Hmmm... Not doing too well. There may have been another security fix installed. :-(.
I had one of the Spanish HTC Dream phones branded Telefonica Movistar and Throwing up these versions
Hboot-1.38.0000 DREA20000 CPLD-4
Radio 2.22.16.19 dated feb 28 2009
I installed the HTC upgade
http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportVie...63&news_id=243
installed app installer, flashrec-20090815.apk from the link in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558301
and got stuck on step 8.
Power(on) & home crashes every time (Except I have The Telefonica logo).
Power & back seems is ignored.
Power & action gives me a blue led, no display and it sits there. Battery out; It restarts without any button and has a blue light for the first 20 seconds, but boots normally.
Power & send gets me into fastboot mode. 3X R2D2 androids across the bottom. It says
DREAM PVT 32B SHIP S-ON d
HBOOT-133.0010(DREA20000)
RADIO-3.22.20.17
Jun 2 2009, 21:33:16
My choices are:
<CAMERA STEP 2> HBoot Mode
<BACK> Reset Device
<ACTION> Restart to HBoot
<MENU> Power Down
HTC Sync is installed somewhere and wants to synch with something (in windows of course, but I'm booted into linux and want it to get out of my face.
I did try flashing my own backup image, but that gets me a pretty triangle & exclamation mark logo and the fun stops there.
Any ideas from Here?

I didn`t root my phone,because it still has warranty,and if i do that i will lose it, so i can`t help u with these kind of problems but i know for a fact that after u did the update from htc website, u have the spl as the Rogers Dream does , and u can search any Rogers Dream rooting tutorial out there , it doesn`t have to be the 1 click method, the`re are other methods too,i hope u succed but it`s up to you and how u follow those tutorials

Finally sorted myself out and got root, I believe. I lost my sdcard reader and had to sneak off and buy one because I couldn't download things after wiping. Ever feel silly?
I have upgraded to Cyanogen-4.2.4, HBoot-1.33.2005 and everything that goes with it following the Rogers Dream. Now I'm going to find my way around before I fart about any more with the thing.

Good work, i told u it works after all,no u can enjoy the benefits!

[Q] Desperate for some advice: cant update OTA or with update.zip

Hi
I've been hammering at this problem for weeks now and its really frustrating. I'm hoping someone can help me out here.
I cant get my phone to update to Froyo. I'm dying to see if the update wil fix my missing wifi issue that I picked up with the last update.
Currently I'm at:
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: 47.26.35.04u_7.05.35.26L
Kernel version: 2.6.v29-e3993620 htc-kernel(at)and18-2 #1
Build number: 2.06.709.3 CL193617 release-keys
Software number 2.06.709.3
The phone is unbranded, bought in China. I'm not sure if it was tampered with.
My phone picks up the OTA update:
OTA_Legend_Froyo_s_hTC_Asia_TW_3.15.709.3-2.06.709.3_release_160364d6o5a2er5k3kbifl
this fails on install, red triangle at about 25%
Tried doing it manually:
renamed above file to update.zip and copied to root of SD card
In HBOOT there is an error something about "legedimg" missing flashes up
Selecting recovery mode gets me a red triangle
pressed (power+vol up)
gets me into system recovery, there is a warning at the bottom "Can't open >cache >recovery>command
selected apply sdcard:update.zip, it works for a little while
get a bunch of stuff about "ro.cid" and and finally "HTC__621". "error in >sdcard >update.zip" (status 7)
Also fails.
Can anyone tell me what's going on here? HTC support has been useless. I'm now really stumped. Do I need a goldcard?

Hi! Yes, you need a goldcard because of the different CID you have and the update.
You may look for an update for your CID.
Why not root it while you're at it?

Thanks!
What is a CID? Is this not the correct update for my phone?
Are you suggesting that if I find the correct update I wont need goldcard or root?Where might I look for an update that matches my CID?
Since I'm on a mac, and dont have easy access to a PC rooting and goldcarding is a bit of a pain...

CID is Carrier ID, a number that locks your phone to carrier-specific firmware...
And yes, you need an update for your CID, then you don't need GC...

thanks. so do I have this straight:
1. My phone is locked to take only carrier specific firmware (even though its not actually sim-locked since I can use any sim I want) Sooo... "debranding" wont actually help
2. an update with the correct CID would work - though I dont know which one I need.
3. a goldcard would let me install the latest update via update.zip despite the CID issue
When I spoke to HTC support they said something about my phone originally belonging to Vodafone Germany. It was strange since I definitely have the chinese version loaded. I could try loading the vodafone germany update but then wont my phone become sim-locked again?
Am I getting this right? Thanks you have been a great help!

1. SIM lock and CID lock are two different things...
2. Yes, if the HTC said Voda Germandy, they're probably right...I presume you have purchased it from someone who used it before?
3. Of this I'm not sure, but It wil definitely help you root your Phone...
If you don't want to root, you can try to find an RUU upgrade - that's and app that will upgrade your phone from PC - try www.shipped-roms.com. But again, you need one that matches your CID.
edit: If you flash the RUU, rooting will be harder

Dr.Romca said:
1. SIM lock and CID lock are two different things...
2. Yes, if the HTC said Voda Germandy, they're probably right...I presume you have purchased it from someone who used it before?
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Eemm, no. It was "new". They probably did something dodgy to keep the price down. Somehow, despite the CID issue, they were able to install the chinese firmware. It doesn't make much sense.
Dr.Romca said:
3. Of this I'm not sure, but It wil definitely help you root your Phone...
If you don't want to root, you can try to find an RUU upgrade - that's and app that will upgrade your phone from PC - try www.shipped-roms.com. But again, you need one that matches your CID.
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As far as I can see the latest for Vodafone Germany is "RUU_Legend_Vodafone_AT_GER_Mobilkom_1.31.177.3_Radio_47.26.35.04_7.05.35.26L_release_126862_signed.exe"
I dont think this is actually Froyo?
That might mean that a goldcard is the only option. I take it the goldcard would essentially allow me to bypass the CID check and install whatever update I wanted?
I tried to install the latest vodafone version via update.zip on the SDcard, no luck, "assert failed"... status 7...

Sorted!
Well, I managed to sort mine out and upgrade to Froyo. And I got my WIFI back too!
Very simple...
1. Create Goldcard: Droid Den - Android Guide: How To Create a Gold Card
2. Install RUU (Legend Froyo WWE): Index of /shipped/Legend/
Worked a treat and was actually very simple using the goldcard helper app they recommend on that post. You need access to PC.
I tried updating using update.zip through recovery but that didnt work.
Phone is now working 100%.
I suppose issues might come up when I try to update next time OTA (if there is another OTA for legend), but worse case scenario I will have to use another RUU.

glad it worked out for you... can't imagine going trhough the stress
that's why im waiting for the Official OTA

Good it worked
@Qksi1ver: why are you waiting for OTA?If you root now, you have a shot at S-OFF, If you update your HBOOT, you wont be able to S-OFF...just sayin...
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App

[Q] rooting with Hboot 1.01

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

[Q] UNROOTing FAILED!!! plz HELP! DESIRE Z

hi, i'm new here, and prity mutch to android too, and already screwed up...
i have desire z, which i rooted (cyanogen wiki method) and flashed cyanogen 7 2.3
now having problem with screen, so will try to send for warranty, and wanted unroot it using:
theunlockr com/2010/12/01/how-to-unroot-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision
now as newbe, i downloaded stock bootloader wrom the link, and done ewerithing as said, after reboot i found that it's t mobile rom, and also that:
s -off,
and in simlock:
fat32 init ok
open mccmnc file fail open
cid file fail
downloaded rom manager few times as when i click on it it says:
you must root your phone for room manager to function. superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su"or"/system/xbin/su". use google to search instruction to root your phone.
all comands in cmw coming with:
an error ocured while attemptingto run previleged commands!
originaly was runing:
1.34.405.5
hbot 0.85.0005
mic0425
radio 26.03.02.26m
emmcboot
oct 11 2010
also i have backup of orriginal rom on sd and few backups of cm7, but can't load it without cmw
is anyone hawe an idea what steps to take to get it back to stock and su off without bricking it..?
found original rom at:
shipped-roms com/index.php?category=android&model=Vision
but how to load it? gold card?
and how to S-OFF propper for warranty?
and can you explain step by step as for noob
THANKS!!!!!!
p.s sorry for english grammar..
(admin,(feel free to dellite copy of this post in Q and A as this prob right place for it))

Sorry to hear about your woes mate. I will move your post to the Desire Z fora for further help and assistance.
Cheers,
M_T_M
russsland said:
hi, i'm new here, and prity mutch to android too, and already screwed up...
i have desire z, which i rooted (cyanogen wiki method) and flashed cyanogen 7 2.3
now having problem with screen, so will try to send for warranty, and wanted unroot it using:
theunlockr com/2010/12/01/how-to-unroot-the-t-mobile-g2-htc-vision
now as newbe, i downloaded stock bootloader wrom the link, and done ewerithing as said, after reboot i found that it's t mobile rom, and also that:
s -off,
and in simlock:
fat32 init ok
open mccmnc file fail open
cid file fail
downloaded rom manager few times as when i click on it it says:
you must root your phone for room manager to function. superuser was not found at "/system/bin/su"or"/system/xbin/su". use google to search instruction to root your phone.
all comands in cmw coming with:
an error ocured while attemptingto run previleged commands!
originaly was runing:
1.34.405.5
hbot 0.85.0005
mic0425
radio 26.03.02.26m
emmcboot
oct 11 2010
also i have backup of orriginal rom on sd and few backups of cm7, but can't load it without cmw
is anyone hawe an idea what steps to take to get it back to stock and su off without bricking it..?
found original rom at:
shipped-roms com/index.php?category=android&model=Vision
but how to load it? gold card?
and how to S-OFF propper for warranty?
and can you explain step by step as for noob
THANKS!!!!!!
p.s sorry for english grammar..
(admin,(feel free to dellite copy of this post in Q and A as this prob right place for it))
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What I did was flash a stock froyo build onto the phone, this is possible as you have s-off. This can be rooted, do that then install clockwork mod. Then on the HTC Vision XDA wiki follow the steps to unroot the phone. Make sure it's for the desire z not the T-Mobile G2.

hmmm... how to flash stock froyo, and where is it m8?
thanks for reply!!

btw, when try recovery in botloader, coming back with red triangle...

No unrooting was necessary for me
I just sent in a g2 to tmobile for a warranty replacement because my screen stopped working. I was rooted and running CM6.1. I got my new phone in 24 hours and returned the old one weeks ago. It was accepted and I was only charged for the rush shipping I requested to get my replacement phone faster.
It's possible you don't need to unroot. I'm not saying it's a guarantee that they don't hassle you, but on tmobile they didn't check. Obviously it may differ given that you have a desire z and are probably with a different carrier.

i bought it for cash, so have to send it direct to htc, and they prob know what they doing, as t mob and other providers not always looking at this things and they sending 1000 back so not all get checked for this sort of things..

SORTED
repeated rooting process, phone didnt load os and stuck on htc logo, rebooted in to recovery and as cwm rom manager was back , restored image of cm7.. now will try not to brick it...

HTC Desire HD root problem

HeloO, hi and Salam to everyone
I'm new in this forum, and i have a problem
I'm using HTC desire hd (A9191), having rom 2.3.5 and sence 3.0
I want to root my cellphone and install a custom rom
i have googled, tried almost every method to root my phone, but no vail
Kindly help me out to root my phone, i would really be thankful to him/her

use search next time...
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/

shafqat931 said:
HeloO, hi and Salam to everyone
I'm new in this forum, and i have a problem
I'm using HTC desire hd (A9191), having rom 2.3.5 and sence 3.0
I want to root my cellphone and install a custom rom
i have googled, tried almost every method to root my phone, but no vail
Kindly help me out to root my phone, i would really be thankful to him/her
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Only Working tool is the Advanced Ace Hack Kit, not longer supported here. DO NOT TRY ANYTHING ELSE!!
Find it here and follow instructions: http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1

Hi,
I think u can also unlock it over the official site, thats at least what I have heard
htcdev.com/bootloader

mac-duff said:
Hi,
I think u can also unlock it over the official site, thats at least what I have heard
htcdev.com/bootloader
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It does work. I have an inspire and had to select unlisted device. However a boot loader unlock != root.

thanks for your rply bro
I downloaded RUU, as instructed at htcdev.com
but that always gives an error 102, battery is less then 30%
though my battery is fully charges
unable to unlock my bootloader

You need to downgrade your device.
When you download AAHK, there is a manual inside it (the 'effin manual). Read it without skipping anything.
Inside the manual you can find instructions on downgrading your device. You need to do so before you can root on 2.3.5
If you are having problems booting your phone now, go back to stock ROM by doing the following:
Go into HBoot, then into fastboot.
Connect your DHD to your PC via USB.
Wait for the PC to recognize it.
Download this RUU: http://www.filefactory.com/file/cf9...60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_225512_signed.exe
Run it as administrator and follow instructions

hi can you complete this step?
when my htc desire got into soft brick while I was trying to root, attn1 gave me this very same instruction so I got my phone running again on stock
I want to learn this in case my phone got stuck again at the HTC logo (after flashing the radio)
1. go to HBOOT
2. go to fast boot
3. plug device into computer and make sure it read FASTBOOT USB
then he told me something to run cmd prompt as admin and
adb something something, then asked the directory was where I put my PD98IMG (which was on my desktop)
sorry I can no longer remember so I am asking for your help.
can you complete the steps above so I can try rooting again. I know that If I get stuck I can push the stock rom again
I really want to root my device.

Maybe try what is written in this post: h t t p://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1396253 (Sorry, cant post links properly yet.)
This has all of the instructions for being stuck at the hboot screen.