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[GUIDE] Gain root access HTC Hero TMobile

I have finally managed to root my phone. after trying for a rather long time, i did it yesterday and am running modaco custom ROM which is superb. I have listed the instructions I followed in case anyone else is having the same issues as i had
(unable to backup via amon RA image - backup failed)
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(Instructions taken from various sites - for XP only - Credits to Unlocker & Modaco)
If your current build number is 2.73.405.5 you can skip the Goldcard section
Phone Details:
Model Number
T-Mobile G2 Touch
Firmware Version
1.5
Baseband Version
63.18.55.06FU_6.35.07.08
Kernel Version
2.6.27-0078c992
Build Number
2.73.110.26 CL#69351 release-keys
Software Version
1.0.0.A6288
In order to root the phone, I had to downgrade the build number from 2.73.110.26 to 2.73.405.66.
Setting UP ADB on XP
First things first, we need to download and setup android SDK,
1) sdk can be downloaded from developer.android.com/sdk/
2) Extract the file to c:\AndroidSDK
3) Plug your phone in to the pc via USB cable. Windows should automatically find the drivers and you should get a message in the bottom right corner saying "device is setup and ready to use" (or something similiar).
Any issues here, google is your friend, find the drivers for your device
4) Now that windows can "see" your hero, click on Start, Run, type cmd and hit enter.
5) on this screen we need to check if adb is working so change the directory to where we extracted the sdk folder:
cd\ press enter
cd\ AndroidSDK\tools press enter
adb devices press enter
You should get something similiar to:
List of devices attached
HT9BTL900210 device
6) If you see this number, all is ok so far.
Now that adb is setup and we can communicate with our phone from the pc we need to create a Goldcard
Create Goldcard
( I tried with a 8GB ScanDisk and it worked)
Take a bakup of your sd card data, copy the files to your pc, before creating
a Goldcard as we need to format the card.
1) Ensure SD card is in your phone, click on Menu | Settings | SD Card & Phone Storage | Unmount SD card, wait a few ticks, then click on Format SD Card
2) Press back a few times and go to Settings | Application | Development and put a tick in USB Debugging
3) Connect the phone to the pc, then click on Start | Run | enter cmd and hit enter, we get the same command window as before
4) Now we need to obtain a code so that we can create the gold card. in the command prompt enter the following:
cd\ press enter
cd\ AndroidSDK\tools press enter
adb devices press enter
you should see a serial number displayed
5) Now type the following
adb shell press enter
cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid press enter
You should get something similiar to this:
045354535230384780705c3088008a10
Make a note of this code.
6) Next go to this website >> http://hexrev.soaa.me/ , enter your code and click on Submit and make a note of the new code
7) Now go to http://revskills.de/pages/goldcard.html, fill in your details and paste the code, click on submit and check your e-mail. The godcard will be e-mailed to you, save this to your desktop.
8) Now we need to download and install a HexEditor so click the following link, download and install
http://download.cnet.com/HxD-Hex-Ed...068.html?part=dl-HxDHexEdi&subj=uo&tag=button
9) On your phone, pull down the notification bar and click to copy files to your computer, Click on Mount
10) Open the HexEditor and click on Extras | Open Disk | Under Physical Disk select Removable disk, uncheck "Open as Read Only" and click OK
11) Click on Extras | Open disk image | select the goldcard.img file (sent to you via email) Click ok when prompted for the disk size (512 Hard Disk/Floppy Disk)
12) You should have 2 tabs, one is your sd card and the other the goldcard. click on the goldcard, click on Edit | Select All, then Edit | Copy.
13) Click on the sdcard (removable disk) tab, highlight from offset 00000000 to 00000170, click on Edit | Paste Write. The highlighted cells should go red.
14) Click on File | Save and close the HexEditor
15) On your phone, pull down the notification bar and select to turn of USB storage. Pull down the notification bar again and click to copy files to your computer, Click on Mount. If XP opens the SD card all has worked ok.
16) On your phone, pull down the notification bar and select to turn of USB storage. Reboot your phone with the goldcard (sdcard) still inside.
Downgrade to an older ROM
1)You should already have HTC Sync installed on your computer, if not head over to http://www.htc.com/www/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=283&cat=3&dl_id=852 | download and install HTC Sync
2) Next we need to down load the ROM, RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_..exe which can be downloaded from here http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RCQ6V92U
3) Connect your phone to the pc and ensure HTC Sync picks up your phone, any issues here, either reboot your pc or phone until the phone\pc can see each other.
4) Double click the file you downloaded RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_..exe and follow the instructions. they are very straight forward. It can take up 10 mins to complete.
Hopefully you should now have a phone with the Build Number as 2.73.405.5
If this is the case, continue reading.
Download Custom ROM
Now would be a good time to download the ROM you want to use, I am currently using Cronos which is based on 2.1 and is super quick
http://www.cronosproject.org/forum/viewforum.php?f=16&sid=332f8bccd0147f4ee8eb093920eb428d
1) Once downloaded, rename the file to Update.zip
2) Connect your phone to your pc and pull down the notification bar again and click to copy files to your computer, Click on Mount.
3) Copy the file, Update.zip to the root of your SD card.
4) On your phone, pull down the notification bar and select to turn of USB storage
Gain ROOT access
1) On your phone, click on Menu | Settings | Applications | put a tick in "Unknown Sources"
2) Connect the phone to your pc and on your phone, pull down the notification bar and click to copy files to your computer, Click on Mount
3) Download the following 2 files and save them to your desktop
http://zenthought.org/content/project/flashrec Version 1.1.3
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=WP29CWHK recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img
You can also use recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.3.img but I found version 1.5.2 worked for me.
4) Copy both of these 2 files to the root of your SDcard, should show as Removable disk\media within "My Computer"
5) On your phone, pull down the notification bar and select to turn of USB storage. Disconnect your phone from the pc
6) Go to the market place and download a file manager, I used ASTRO
7) Open ASTRO and select flashrec-1.1.3.apk (the file you copied over), if prompted select package installer. click in Install if it doesnt automatically install the app
8) Open FlashRec (click on open after install) and click on Backup Recovery Image. Should take a few seconds to backup
9) Now click on the empty text box and type the following
/sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.5.2.img then click on Flash Custom Recovery Image . It should take to long doing this, 10 seconds maybe
10) Power of your phone, once shutdown, hold down the Home and Power button together until the phone boots in to recovery mode
11) On the Recovery Screen, select Backup/Restore (using the trackball) and then Nand backup, this should take a minute or so
12) Next click on Wipe and select Wipe data/factory reset
13) Now select Flash zip from sdcard, this can take up to 5-15 mins. Once this is done, it should prompt you to reboot your phone, if not select "Reboot system Now"
14) Done, hopefully if everything when according to plan your phone should boot with Cronos (whichever rom you chose), the first time it boots it can take ages.
Update Radio
Check to ensure the radio version is 63.18.55.06JU_6.35.09.26, If yes skip this section, if not you can download it from the Modaco site
http://android.modaco.com/content/h...oms-radios-in-update-zip-format-for-gsm-hero/
1) Connect the phone to your pc and on your phone, pull down the notification bar and click to copy files to your computer, Click on Mount
2) Remove the update.zip file from the SD card
3) Rename the radio from 63.18.55.06JU_6.35.09.26 to Update.zip
4) On your phone, pull down the notification bar and select to turn of USB storage. Disconnect your phone from the pc
5) Power down your phone, select HOME and POWER to boot in to Recovery mode
6) Select Flash zip from sdcard, this should take roughly 5 mins, reboot the phone.
Thats it your done, If you click on Menu | Settings and nothing shows, reboot the phone again ( I had this rather strange issue)
Setting up SD CARD to work with A2SD
Follow this guide, its very good
http://androidandme.com/2009/08/news/how-to-manually-partition-your-sd-card-for-android-apps2sd/
Hopefully you now have a rooted phone all setup and working. As someone on here said, Road to Freedom

Thanks for this.
I'm still stuck. The goldcard seemed to work twice but when I tried the RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_..exe it said "waiting for bootloader" and the screen on the Hero had changed to the white screen with 3 skateboarding androids and what looked like a selectable option "?RUU USB", can't quite remember but there was no way of selecting it and no buttons advanced the process.
Don't know if anyone else got this? Any tips on what I'm doing wrong?

did you receive any erros on your pc, i,e the RUU setup should be running andupdating you with whats happening, did that throw an error?

I will do it again tonight but got something along the lines of "waiting for bootloader.....timed out" Will confirm in the next hour, but some other threads said they needed to create a gold card a few times before one worked.
Any advice welcome

On the windows RUU update utility I get
ERROR [171]: USB CONNECTION ERROR
This is despite the device syncing well and being fully recognised by RUU until failing waiting for bootloader....
On the HTC Hero I get a white screen with 3 skateboarding androids on it.
On the white screen at the top I get
HERO CVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-1.76.0007 (HERO10000)
MICROP-010f
TOUCH PANEL-SYN0104
RADIO-6.35.07.08
Aug 4 2009, 19:43:30 (not the current time)
RUU USB <---- Highlighted in orange. making me think you could select it, however, no buttons on the device do anything. The Hero stays like this until I pull the battery out but then it boots normally (even after the RUU.exe exits). If I pull the USB cord out, the USB text dissapears and only RUU remains highlighted.
Any ideas? The SD card used is the stock one shipped with the device which others have said works fine. If no one has a better idea, I will try later using my other 8gb card, but this is a pain as I have to back it all up.

I formatted the SD card ie non-gold card version and repeated the RUU and got the same message so I'm assuming the goldcard didn't work. Sigh... not to back up my 16Gb card...

So i got a SD card another member recommended as working as a gold card = no go.
This is getting beyond a joke now. Nobody has information on what the actual
credentials are for a card to be use able? I've spent too much money on this crap
I think I'll just sell this ****.

So I tried my 16Gb card but that didn't work either.
I don't think I'm that unlucky to get two cards which won't work as Goldcards and am very confident I have followed the instructions correctly.
The only thing I can think of is that as my phone was returned from being fixed only two weeks ago, they may have patched the kernal so even Goldcard will not work. Sigh, I might just have to wait for T-mo to pull their finger out with the 2.1 upgrade.
For what it's worth, Kernel version:
2.6.27-0078c992
Build : 2.73.110.26
Software version: 1.0.0.A6288

Kernel Version:
2.6.27-0078c992
[email protected] #821
Build Number:
2.73.110.26 cl#69351
Software Version
1.0.0.A6288
Bought and last updated in December 2009
Anyone with the same build etc that was able to gold card?

Thanks for this info.
Looks like it's the same. No-one with a goldcard in south london wants a little visit from me and my Hero ?!?

Chaps, I tried 3 times and on my fourth attempt I was successful, I used a 8GB Scandisk Card which worked. I gave up twice but eventually got lucky and it worked so I understand your frustration
It maybe worth uninstalling and re-installing your drivers, or you can try this:
USBDeview >> http://download.cnet.com/USBDeview/3000-2094_4-10614190.html, download and install
Whilst the phone is plugged in, open USB Deview, find all the htc drivers and delete them, after deleting them, disconnect your phone and plug it back in, drivers should re-install,
Try again with a different USB port on your machine, let me know how you get on

For the guys having problems with goldcards,....
Once you have made the changes to the SD, saved and closed the HEX editor,... re-open it again to make sure the changes have actually saved.
...... Alternatively,... Check to see if there are any differences in the tutorial from this thread, compared to the one here ---> [Guide] Newbie Guide to Install a Custom Rom [Updated 14/04]
Hope something there helps.

Maybe OS may be an issue,... Mine failed on Win7 64bit but worked 1st time with an XP machine.

Complete success!
Seems it was a problem with Win 7 (32-bit).
Worked first time in Vista with the stock 2gb card already created using Win 7 earlier.
Happily now enjoying a custom 2.1 Rom!
Angry yet again with M$.
So pleased I've moved to Ubuntu as my main OS.

I managed to get my goldcard work first time round, fortunately. I used a SanDisk 2Gb card, but curiously, I realised afterwards I forgot to format it, I still had all the hidden linux files (starting with a .) on it
I think all T-mobile branded hero's use the same firmware initially.
Also, I couldn't get the USB to work on Win7, had to go onto XP.
Finally, a guy at my work had the same problem, not being able to goldcard his Hero, I suggested to him, when he goes into the hex editor, include all off the offsets, like when you get down to 170, highlight all the way down to the right of that line.

drspikes said:
Complete success!
Seems it was a problem with Win 7 (32-bit).
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Wahey!! Glad your sorted now.

I wasnt able to use either of my Win7 (32 or 64) to do this, but behold my daughters Netbook with XP was the winner!!! worked perfect..now...whats the best rom currently?

j_simon208 said:
I wasnt able to use either of my Win7 (32 or 64) to do this, but behold my daughters Netbook with XP was the winner!!! worked perfect..now...whats the best rom currently?
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I highly recomend MCR3.2 (MoDaCo Custom ROM for GSM Hero) ,... Fast, stable,.... No complaints at all. I flashed this on the 1st day i got my HERO,... Now waiting for a stable Android 2.1 release,... Probably MCR4.0.

ddotpatel said:
I highly recomend MCR3.2 (MoDaCo Custom ROM for GSM Hero) ,... Fast, stable,.... No complaints at all. I flashed this on the 1st day i got my HERO,... Now waiting for a stable Android 2.1 release,... Probably MCR4.0.
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I have to agree, modaco 3.2 is fantastic, even when memory is running low its still quick, Paul has done an excellent job, flashed the hero with modaco 3.2 as soon as it was rooted, havent tried anything else yet

akhtar1817 said:
I have to agree, modaco 3.2 is fantastic, even when memory is running low its still quick, Paul has done an excellent job
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Definately,.... Has been just over 6 week with my Hero now and haven't felt the need to even try another ROM.

Detailed guide for Rooting.

I have done this on a Windows 7 64-bit PC. If you have a Linux, run *.sh instead of *.bat
Required:
1. A formatted micro SD card.
2. Fully charged phone.
3. A windows PC.
4. Android SDK.
5. Backup tools to backup existing data on your Android phone.
Create GoldCard:
A GoldCard turns your device into a generic device, thereby allowing modifications like installing another firmware possible. There are different methods to create a GoldCard but I found this the easiest:
1. A formatted SD card is necessary for this. A GoldCard is nothing but a formatted SD card with modified CID. Insert the SD card in the phone and format the card (Settings -> SD Card & Phone Storage -> Unmount SD Card -> Format SD Card).
2. Download “Klutsch’s GoldCard creation tool” from here. Run this tool as administrator. (this tool is windows only)
3. Enable USB Debugging mode in your phone (Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB Debugging) and connect the phone to your windows PC.
4. Click on “Get CID” Tab and copy the CID that is generated. In case you get any error, select MMC0.
5. Open the link “http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard“, enter your email id and the CID. You will then get the GoldCard image to the mentioned email id.
6. Download the GoldCard image to PC, from the GoldCard creation tool, click on ‘load GoldCard.img’, select the image that you just downloaded and click on “Patch MMC”.
7. Voila, you now have your GoldCard. Please do not use this card for any other purpose till the rooting process is over and it’s time to downgrade the OS.
Remove the GoldCard and use the primary card till the GoldCard is needed. (not necessary)
Downgrade the OS:
Download the following packages before starting this process:
• Android SDK (copy the SDK to C:\ add C:\androidSDK\Tools to your windows path)
• hack4legendv5.zip
• RUU 1.31 for Legend
Connect your phone to the PC ‘charge only’ mode. copy the contents of hack4legendv5.zip to androidSDK/tools directory and then run the script crackin.bat The phone will reboot couple of times and there will be lot of errors shown in the terminal. In the end look for the line showing permissions for the file /dev/mtd/mtd0. It should look like this:
crwxrwxrwx 1 1001 2002 90, 0 Jul 19 16:19 /dev/mtd/mtd0
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This means that your phone is ready for OS downgrade.
Now, connect your phone to the PC in ‘charge-only’ mode and execute the file RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_1.31.405.5_R_Radio_47.26.35.04_ 7.05.35.26L_release_126592_signed.exe and just follow the instructions and the phone will reboot to 1.31 version of firmware. And it’s time for Legend to get rooted. There will be a few errors but don’t get disheartened.
Root the Legend:
Time to use the GoldCard. Insert the GoldCard and connect the phone to the PC in ‘charge only’ mode.
1. Download the file r4-legend-root.zip from here. Unzip the file to a directory and cd to the directory.
2. Switch off your Legend, switch it back on in ‘fast boot’ mode (keep the back button pressed while switching the phone ON). When you see that the phone has booted into fast boot screen.
3. Connect the phone to the PC and run step1-windows.bat
4. After that is over, select RECOVERY option. Fastboot screen –> Boot loader -> recovery. You need to use phone’s volume rocker to move up/down the menu and power button to select the option. The phone screen should now show a phone with red caution sign.
5. From the terminal window, run step2-windows.bat. Once this step is completed, the phone will be back in recovery mode. From the options, select ‘wipe data’ and then select the option to update the ROM, select the file ‘rootedupdate.zip’ from SD card. The rooting process will now start and after few minutes, the phone will boot with rooted firmware.
Moderators and other experienced Members, I know my editing isn't perfect here 'cause I'm in a hurry but this is the guide I followed and I was rooted within 15 minutes. Feel free to edit (Mods) and suggest (Members). Umm... does this belong to the Development section?

Fantastic guide. Really great. I had half a mind to do one myself, no need now. This should help a lot of people. It might also be worth going through the other threads, and pulling out an FAQ with links to relevant posts. I'll help with that if you like.
Get this in the stickies!

ishan_rulz said:
Required:
3. A windows PC.
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Hmm, Windows? Haven't seen that for several years (thankfully) except on our house, but I can still manage to root...
Sent from my HTC Legend using XDA App

@TheGrammarFreak
Okay, if you have additional points, just write it down... I'll add it next time I edit it.
@BlaY0
I have only tested this on a Windows PC, but I'm sure it'll work on Linux too. Added it as a note before the guide. Thanks.

where do i dl "rootedupdate.zip" or when u do step 1 and step 2 it will be on card or what?

MeBeSad said:
where do i dl "rootedupdate.zip" or when u do step 1 and step 2 it will be on card or what?
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The scripts push it on there. That's why the download is so big...

Bump. Well... can someone have this moved to the development part.

Any way to root via OS X?

I'm getting this error when trying to get the CID in the gold card tool, what am I doing wrong?
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* daemon not running. starting it now *
* daemon started successfully *
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Could not locate CID in output

Im also getting the same error as tecchtalknews and have no idea what is causing it. ps im using a sand disk 2gb sd card that came with the phone, and yes usb debugging is on.

ahh never mind, i just had to sync it with htc sync before i used gold card tools

Does it work for 2.2 devices XD
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im stuck on .
copy SDK and android SKD to C ... are you suggesting installing the complete SKD and then copying the folder to C instead of C/program files / Android SDK .?
and when double clicking crackin.bat . the terminal shows up for about 4 seconds then disappears and nothing happens on my phone ..
help first time rooter ..
Cheers

ok so my problem is that i click "crackin.bat" my phone reboots several times, but them the cmd closes before i can see if it's "crwxrwxrwx 1 1001 2002 90, 0 Jul 19 16:19 /dev/mtd/mtd0" or not.. however i think it should be because i've already gotten the other, wrong "cr---w--" (or something) and i think i might be doing it right this time, but after that when i go with the "RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_1.31.405.5_R_Radio_47.26.35.04_ 7.05.35.26L_release_126592_signed.exe" it gives me error "(-5001 : 0x80070002)" and nothing happens .. please help cuz i've whiped all the data to my phone although i had a lot of stuff and i'm really looking forward to this :/ newb rooter, sry :?

am also having the same problem
help

[GUIDE] Rooting HTC Wildfire (Froyo)

THIS GUIDE WILL HELP YOU ROOT ANY WILDFIRE WITH HBOOT VERSION 1.01.0001/1.01.0002
This guide is in fact a combination of two other guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130044
I take no responsibility for whatever may happen to your phone.
To root, you first need to gain S-OFF, this part is taken from the first thread.
So here we go,
- Before doing anything, make sure you have the latest HTC SYNC on your PC (get it from here).
- Connect your phone to PC and sync all your data (contacts, media, docs...etc.)
- Disconnect your phone, then uninstall HTC SYNC, but you must leave the drivers on your PC.
(i.e. Uninstall the htc sync program only, not the drivers)
S-OFFing the Device
Downgrade to HTC Froyo WWE for AlphaRevX "now named: Revolutionary" (HBOOT 1.01.0001)
It has been confirmed that AlphaRevX "Revolutionary" tool is not S-OFFing wildfire (buzz) 2.2.1, with HBOOT 1.01.0002!
Therefore, downgrading the HBOOT to 1.01.0001 is must for the meantime, to get an efficient S-OFF.
Lots of people seem to be having issues when trying to downgrade their Wildfire from a carrier-branded version (HBOOT 1.01.0002) to unbranded WWE (HBOOT 1.01.0001).
So, here’s a small package to help you do this.
click here.
If you have HBOOT 1.01.0001, you can skip to the step entitled Revolutionary
Extract this package somewhere you can find it, like your “Desktop” for example.
Step 1: run step1.bat from the package. This will downgrade your MISC partition to allow for the RUU downgrade.
At the end, GoldCardTool will start up, to allow you to create a goldcard which you will need before starting Step 2.
How to deal with Gold-Card Tool:
1. Switch off your phone, remove your microSD card.
2. Insert the microSD card into your card reader, connect it to your computer and format the card to FAT32 file system.
3. Insert the card into your HTC Wildfire and power it on.
4. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone in Menu > Settings > Applications > Development.
5. Connect the phone to your computer via USB and set the mode to charge only.
6. Launch Gold-Card Tool on your computer and click ‘GetCID’.
7. Copy the CID code from the text box and click the link shown below that text box to open it in your browser window.
8. In the browser window, enter all the details required and submit that form.
9. You should now get an email from PSAS. Open it and download the ‘GoldCard.img’ attachment.
10. Now set your phone’s USB mode to Mass Storage.
11. In Gold-Card Tool, click ‘Refresh’.
12. Select your mounted SD card from the drop-down menu saying “HTC MMC:”
13. Click ‘Load Goldcard.img’ and select the file downloaded in Step 11.
14. Click ‘Patch MMC’ and your Gold Card will be created. You may exit Gold Card Tool once done.
After you've made the goldcard, and patched it, continue with step 2.
• Step 2: run step2.bat from the package. This will downgrade your ROM version to HTC WWE Froyo for Wildfire (unbranded).
If you get a Customer ID error while doing this, your goldcard is not working!
Create a new goldcard and re-run step2.
Revolutionary
* Steps:
1st You need to get to: http://revolutionary.io/ to download the tool, and to get your “beta key” which you’ll get in a pop-up window in the same download page after you click the download link for (windows version).
The “beta key” is a must; the tool won’t work without it!
You’ll be asked to provide your phone “serial no.”, typically it should be something like HTXXETDXXXXX, and you can get it from:
Settings --> about phone --> phone identity.
Now, do the following:
1. Run latest version of HTC Sync on your PC and connect phone in HTC Sync mode and sync all your files. Remove HTC Sync and not the drivers.
2. Reboot phone.
3. Settings->Applications->Development->Check “USB Debugging”.
4. Run Revolutionary and connect phone to PC in “Charge Only mode”.
5. Revolutionary should recognize your phone and show your Device Serial number.
7. Type out the “key” in the Revolutionary tool software, keeping in mind the upper and lower case letters and press enter (you can copy / paste the key).
8. Revolutionary should start doing its job and you’ll get S-OFF in less than 90 seconds.
9. If it takes longer, just wait for the 15 minutes mark, if nothing, then reboot phone and retry.
(Some members got S-OFF after multiple tries)
Now, to get to actually rooting the phone by installing clockworkmod and subsequently, the superuser app.
1. Ensure that your SD Card is FAT32 then copy this to the root of your SD card: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=548407&d=1300751790
2. Go into HBOOT(switch off phone and switch on while holding down the volume down button) and click yes when it asks you to update
3. Remove the img file from your sd card and add this file: http://bit.ly/su2361ef
4. Go into HBOOT and click Recovery!
5. Click install zip from sdcard (or some thing like that) (Protip: Navigate in the recovery with the trackpad, not the power button!)
6. Click choose zip from sdcard
7. Locate your zip and let it update
8. Boot into your now rooted phone and install ROM Manager from the market.
9. Open ROM manager and Install Clockword Mod recovery (or sth like that) twice in a row (this is important to ensure proper installation)
YOU ARE NOW ROOT!!!!
Optional: Use ROM manager to install CyanogenMod or another ROM of your choosing

this dont work for me i tried many times.... when i try step 2.bat , cmd pops up does a **** load of codes then closes instantly?

gagan313 said:
this dont work for me i tried many times.... when i try step 2.bat , cmd pops up does a **** load of codes then closes instantly?
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Firstly, were you even on HBOOT version 1.01.0002?
If you were, check if the downgrade was successful after running step2.bat
If it wasn't make sure HTC Sync has been uninstalled but the drivers have not
If the drivers are in place, I suggest looking for a solution at the orginal guide found at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035

nope i have 1.01.0002 and step 1 does its stuff no problem then goldcard automatically starts up no problem with that and i patched it and everything then step2.bat comes up and starts downgrade but like its doing a bit and just closes instantly back to hboot still showing s-on 1.01.0002????
i h ave windows 7 ultimate 64 bit../??? any help?

gagan313 said:
nope i have 1.01.0002 and step 1 does its stuff no problem then goldcard automatically starts up no problem with that and i patched it and everything then step2.bat comes up and starts downgrade but like its doing a bit and just closes instantly back to hboot still showing s-on 1.01.0002????
i h ave windows 7 ultimate 64 bit../??? any help?
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Try making a new goldcard and try again.
And are you sure USB debugging is on?

i did.... but i just need to know..
does it work on windows vista 32 bit or windows 7 64 bit or like linux 64 bit.??

please watch this and please tell me if im doing anything wrong......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e7N1XIkdG2M
p.s sorry for poor quality...;(

gagan313 said:
please watch this and please tell me if im doing anything wrong......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=e7N1XIkdG2M
p.s sorry for poor quality...;(
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The first instruction tells you to switch off the phone before removing the SD card.
Try it again.
If it doesnt work, run everything as administrator, else, go to the orginal thread and post your problems there

im running it on windows 7 ultimate 64 bit??? does that make any difference??/

gagan313 said:
im running it on windows 7 ultimate 64 bit??? does that make any difference??/
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Shouldn't.... but I did it on a XP 32 bit so maybe you could try running in compatibility mode...

i tried that but no luck..... i also tried on my windows vista 32bit with no luck

Finally got this process to work for me after numerous unsuccessful attempt. Main problem was I was using Win7. Switched to Win 3.1 and things worked.
Also in the guide the step
7. Copy the CID code from the text box
Need to me clarified to ... "Copy the reversed CID code from the text box "
After that all good and am now back on Hboot 1.01.0001.
Thanks for the guide.

Like a charm. Thanks.

Thanks for the information

CWM Issue
Hi,
I need help regarding clock work mod recovery.....
I have rooted my phone successfully bt I am facing issue with CWM ie whenever I am trying to go to recovery-> install zip from sd card, my card contents doesn't pop up, instead only the symbol of CWM is displayed...
please help..

Rahul2929 said:
Hi,
I need help regarding clock work mod recovery.....
I have rooted my phone successfully bt I am facing issue with CWM ie whenever I am trying to go to recovery-> install zip from sd card, my card contents doesn't pop up, instead only the symbol of CWM is displayed...
please help..
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make sure that you're using the proper controls...:
After boot you select items by vol keys and choose by hitting the power button.
In CWM you also select by vol keys but choose by hitting trackball
Have you done so?

thank u very much it did work....
bt I am stuck with a new issue....I was installing a custom rom and my phone is stuck in the htc window and is not booting up.
can u recommend any solution for it..

Rahul2929 said:
thank u very much it did work....
bt I am stuck with a new issue....I was installing a custom rom and my phone is stuck in the htc window and is not booting up.
can u recommend any solution for it..
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At first boot it might take a while to boot up. If it remains stuck on the logo I'd suggest to reinstall but do a "full wipe/factory reset" from inside ClockworkMod (even better format system and data before).
BTW Which ROM are you trying to install?

Thank u very much for ur help....I appreciate u people very much....
Bt actually that rom was not good that's y I was facing that issue
Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using xda premium

IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS WITH CMD and are on Windows 7 (or similar), make sure you start CMD in admin mode.
Otherwise it doesn't work.
1- Make sure the files are stored in a folder in C:\ (or somewhere very short unless you know command line). For example: C:\goldcard
Copy the files from the folder they came in and throw them in there.
2- Go to start and write CMD. Now DO NOT single click the program or type enter. Instead do CONTROL+SHIFT+ENTER
This opens it in Admin mode. (some pop up confirmation may appear).
3- Navigate to the folder by writing "cd C:\goldcard". (Without the quotation marks of course. Use the name of the folder you created in step number one.)
4- write step1.bat
That should do it. The same applies to step2.

Bypass T-Mobile G1 Google Activation

You must have either RC29 or earlier, or Modded RC30.(RC29 is US firmware, RC7 is UK firmware) If U have higher
Versions like (RC33 US firmware or RC8 UK firmware) then u Need to Downgrade.
To Check Firmware Version Do the following without Sim
<enter>reboot<enter>
If Phone Re***** then u have version RC29 or Lower, Skip Upgrading/Flashing Procedure.
(Flash your phone to RC29/RC7 or lower to be able to Exploit Root Access)
Step 1- Format the SD card to FAT32 (Make Sure of this, otherwise it wont Work.
Step 2- Unzip the RC29 or RC7 image file (DREAIMG.nbh) to the SD card & Rename it to (DREAIMG.NBH)
Step 3- Switch Off the Device then Insert the SD card.
Step 4- Now U have to Put your G1 in BootLoader Mode (Hold Down Camera Button, and press Power Button) DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS.
Step 5- Press Power button to Start Upgrade/Flashing Procedure.
Step 6- Once its done, Reboot your G1.
For Those with RC29 or Earlier Versions, Just Follow The Below Guide.
You must have ADB installed on your Computer (Extract to C: Drive), Download & Install the USB drivers. U can Manually Install when Computer Asks for the Drivers once U Connect your G1.
1- Plug your G1 & Install Drivers.
2- Without Sim Card in Your G1, <enter>setprop persist.service.adb.enable 1<enter> Even though u dont see what u typing, but u are actually executing a Command on your G1 to Enable USB Debugging in Settings.
3- Once u Execute that Command USB Drivers will be Installed again, but this time will be recognised as ADB Interface.
4- Click Start>Run>cmd> to Command Prompt
5- Type c:\adb devices (If your Device is Connected u will see it)
6- Restart your G1 but now With Sim, to see the Activation Screen then Plug USB Cable & Type c:\adb devices (to make sure u are connected)
7- Type c:\adb shell (U will see a $ sign) Just Copy & Paste this into Command Prompt (am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.android.settings/.Settings) The Settings Screen will Appear, now Switch on Wi-Fi & Connect to the Internet.
8- Now u can either Login with your Existing or Create New Account with Google.
Reference: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f606/bypass-t-mobile-g1-google-activation-phonecarecenter-781472/
Enjoy

Followed instructions above. Downloaded RC29, extract and copy to sim. Pressed camera+pwr button, press power button and it updates. Status bar completes and few seconds later, it shows--- "Update Terminate", "Update Failed". I tried with sim and w/out sim. Still the same.
What seems to be the problem here?

Jabbacks said:
Followed instructions above. Downloaded RC29, extract and copy to sim. Pressed camera+pwr button, press power button and it updates. Status bar completes and few seconds later, it shows--- "Update Terminate", "Update Failed". I tried with sim and w/out sim. Still the same.
What seems to be the problem here?
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No extracting! Just put the whole zipped zip file or .img on the root of the sdcard (not in any folders)

please i make the first step but the pc didn t reconize the phone like adb
so what can i do

I am sorry, but I laughed when I saw how difficult you made this, really, it's actually a lot easier. Just if you are at the 'Welcome to XXXXX' screen touch all four corners of the screen (Above the 'Change Language' screen) clockwise. It should just go to the home screen without changing anything or flashing anything

The four corner trick will only work on some firmwares
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium

demkantor said:
The four corner trick will only work on some firmwares
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
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I have used from 1.6 to 2.3 without any problems.

TheShortybro said:
I have used from 1.6 to 2.3 without any problems.
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Did a NBH restore to RC29 just to try this... it didn't work.
And also, how will the G1 make the read that there are four fingers on-screen if it only reads two fingers at same time as a maximum? (try a touch point tester on any G1 rom avaible there, and tell me if one of them reads more than two fingers, I'll be more than amazed if so).
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mishamosher said:
Did a NBH restore to RC29 just to try this... it didn't work.
And also, how will the G1 make the read that there are four fingers on-screen if it only reads two fingers at same time as a maximum? (try a touch point tester on any G1 rom avaible there, and tell me if one of them reads more than two fingers, I'll be more than amazed if so).
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Scratch the last paragraph, till' now did realize the real procedure. Anyway, it doesn't work on RC29.
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mishamosher said:
Did a NBH restore to RC29 just to try this... it didn't work.
And also, how will the G1 make the read that there are four fingers on-screen if it only reads two fingers at same time as a maximum? (try a touch point tester on any G1 rom avaible there, and tell me if one of them reads more than two fingers, I'll be more than amazed if so).
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Scratch the last paragraph, till' now did realize the real procedure. Anyway, it doesn't work on RC29.
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Also, tried RC30, RC33, CRC1, CRB43, DRC83, and those are all the original T-Mobile firmwares that I know for T-Mobile, and also, the trick doesn't works on all them.

yeah is not working with c29

abdelhak1182 said:
yeah is not working with c29
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Not multi-touch, but just pressing ONE corner with ONE finger clockwise. And maybe it doesn't work at rc29. so what, it worked for me and it's just my opinion for those that have the same firmware as me. But thanks anyway for those who doesn't have my firmware and doing a NBH-restore (What was not neccesary) Also I am using FroyoCreamSandwich and it worked there and with the most Froyo, Eclair and Gingerbread firmware versions

- To Check Firmware Version Do the following without Sim
- <enter>reboot<enter>
where do I enter this command? "<enter>reboot<enter>"

How to identify my G1 T-Mobile whether it is US or UK version
biralma said:
- To Check Firmware Version Do the following without Sim
- <enter>reboot<enter>
where do I enter this command? "<enter>reboot<enter>"
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I got the answer for <enter>reboot<enter>.
However, I don't know whether my T-Mobile is US version of UK version. It is made in Taiwan. So how do I check it?
Thank you!!

tnt4ever said:
You must have either RC29 or earlier, or Modded RC30.(RC29 is US firmware, RC7 is UK firmware) If U have higher
Versions like (RC33 US firmware or RC8 UK firmware) then u Need to Downgrade.
To Check Firmware Version Do the following without Sim
<enter>reboot<enter>
If Phone Re***** then u have version RC29 or Lower, Skip Upgrading/Flashing Procedure.
(Flash your phone to RC29/RC7 or lower to be able to Exploit Root Access)
Step 1- Format the SD card to FAT32 (Make Sure of this, otherwise it wont Work.
Step 2- Unzip the RC29 or RC7 image file (DREAIMG.nbh) to the SD card & Rename it to (DREAIMG.NBH)
Step 3- Switch Off the Device then Insert the SD card.
Step 4- Now U have to Put your G1 in BootLoader Mode (Hold Down Camera Button, and press Power Button) DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS.
Step 5- Press Power button to Start Upgrade/Flashing Procedure.
Step 6- Once its done, Reboot your G1.
For Those with RC29 or Earlier Versions, Just Follow The Below Guide.
You must have ADB installed on your Computer (Extract to C: Drive), Download & Install the USB drivers. U can Manually Install when Computer Asks for the Drivers once U Connect your G1.
1- Plug your G1 & Install Drivers.
2- Without Sim Card in Your G1, <enter>setprop persist.service.adb.enable 1<enter> Even though u dont see what u typing, but u are actually executing a Command on your G1 to Enable USB Debugging in Settings.
3- Once u Execute that Command USB Drivers will be Installed again, but this time will be recognised as ADB Interface.
4- Click Start>Run>cmd> to Command Prompt
5- Type c:\adb devices (If your Device is Connected u will see it)
6- Restart your G1 but now With Sim, to see the Activation Screen then Plug USB Cable & Type c:\adb devices (to make sure u are connected)
7- Type c:\adb shell (U will see a $ sign) Just Copy & Paste this into Command Prompt (am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.android.settings/.Settings) The Settings Screen will Appear, now Switch on Wi-Fi & Connect to the Internet.
8- Now u can either Login with your Existing or Create New Account with Google.
Reference: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f606/bypass-t-mobile-g1-google-activation-phonecarecenter-781472/
Enjoy
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My g1 aint being recognized by my computer
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flipinfin said:
My g1 aint being recognized by my computer
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Also it doesnt do nothing when i press the enter key

How To Bypass The Google Account Activation Setup With Wifi On T-Mobile G1
Hi, Someone Please Help Me I Just Downgraded My T-mobile G1 And Now I Am Stuck On The Google Account Screen It Says Sign In Or Sign Up To Your Google Account And Unfortunately I Don't Have A Data Service Plan Someone Please Tell Me How I Can Sign In To My Google Account With Wifi. Sorry For My Bad English. Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated.

I flashed 32A board with a 32B firmware which is preactivated, no need to activate, and now I have no calls, looks like used wrong firmware radio.
any suggestion?
tnt4ever said:
You must have either RC29 or earlier, or Modded RC30.(RC29 is US firmware, RC7 is UK firmware) If U have higher
Versions like (RC33 US firmware or RC8 UK firmware) then u Need to Downgrade.
To Check Firmware Version Do the following without Sim
<enter>reboot<enter>
If Phone Re***** then u have version RC29 or Lower, Skip Upgrading/Flashing Procedure.
(Flash your phone to RC29/RC7 or lower to be able to Exploit Root Access)
Step 1- Format the SD card to FAT32 (Make Sure of this, otherwise it wont Work.
Step 2- Unzip the RC29 or RC7 image file (DREAIMG.nbh) to the SD card & Rename it to (DREAIMG.NBH)
Step 3- Switch Off the Device then Insert the SD card.
Step 4- Now U have to Put your G1 in BootLoader Mode (Hold Down Camera Button, and press Power Button) DO NOT DO ANYTHING TO INTERRUPT THIS PROCESS.
Step 5- Press Power button to Start Upgrade/Flashing Procedure.
Step 6- Once its done, Reboot your G1.
For Those with RC29 or Earlier Versions, Just Follow The Below Guide.
You must have ADB installed on your Computer (Extract to C: Drive), Download & Install the USB drivers. U can Manually Install when Computer Asks for the Drivers once U Connect your G1.
1- Plug your G1 & Install Drivers.
2- Without Sim Card in Your G1, <enter>setprop persist.service.adb.enable 1<enter> Even though u dont see what u typing, but u are actually executing a Command on your G1 to Enable USB Debugging in Settings.
3- Once u Execute that Command USB Drivers will be Installed again, but this time will be recognised as ADB Interface.
4- Click Start>Run>cmd> to Command Prompt
5- Type c:\adb devices (If your Device is Connected u will see it)
6- Restart your G1 but now With Sim, to see the Activation Screen then Plug USB Cable & Type c:\adb devices (to make sure u are connected)
7- Type c:\adb shell (U will see a $ sign) Just Copy & Paste this into Command Prompt (am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.android.settings/.Settings) The Settings Screen will Appear, now Switch on Wi-Fi & Connect to the Internet.
8- Now u can either Login with your Existing or Create New Account with Google.
Reference: http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f606/bypass-t-mobile-g1-google-activation-phonecarecenter-781472/
Enjoy
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Boot into bootloader and check out what all it says there and post here
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app

demkantor said:
Boot into bootloader and check out what all it says there and post here
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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SAPPHIRE UNKNOWN 32B ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-1.33.2010 (SAPP*****)
CPLD-13
RADIO-3.22.20.17
Jun 2 2009, 17:27:03
It says 32B now, but I tjink it said 32A before I flashed it, phones as headsets jack.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Follow this thread and you should be good
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app

demkantor said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Follow this thread and you should be good
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app
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please fix the link, it is not working

yurais said:
please fix the link, it is not working
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Haha, sorry about that, looks like Tapatalk won't link this thread... same with chrome....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831139
Here, use this one, click the fender link at the bottom of first paragraph in OP, that will bring you there... not sure what's up with the links today...
Sent from my LG-H901 using XDA-Developers mobile app

[Q] installing android on my htc hd2

can some one help me install this [02.07.2012[MAGLDR][SD]MIUI ICS 2.6.29[Tytung HWA R3.2] because i find it very hard and im a real nooooob
here is the link im on htc hd2 windows 6.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1504369

link broken, , heres a fixed one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1504369

1. Download the file from the thread
2. Extract the file on your desktop and you will get a folder with the same name
3. Copy this folder with WinMo explorer to anywhere on your SD Card
4. Go to the folder where you copied this folder and open/tap on it.
5. You will see a folder called MIUI
6. Copy/Cut this folder by using menu - manage - copy, etc
7. Go to the root of your SD card and paste it there.
8. Open WinMo explorer and go to storage card\ics
9. Press clrcad (nothing happens) and thereafter on Haret
10. Android will be booted on your device. Let it boot and after that reboot 3 times to give it the opportunity to build all the extra folders on your SD Card you need.
Hope this helps

wis1152 said:
1. Download the file from the thread
2. Extract the file on your desktop and you will get a folder with the same name
3. Copy this folder with WinMo explorer to anywhere on your SD Card
4. Go to the folder where you copied this folder and open/tap on it.
5. You will see a folder called MIUI
6. Copy/Cut this folder by using menu - manage - copy, etc
7. Go to the root of your SD card and paste it there.
8. Open WinMo explorer and go to storage card\ics
9. Press clrcad (nothing happens) and thereafter on Haret
10. Android will be booted on your device. Let it boot and after that reboot 3 times to give it the opportunity to build all the extra folders on your SD Card you need.
Hope this helps
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i done that but it freezes

konnan1 said:
i done that but it freezes
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The folder you unzip to your desktop will be called Miui ics 2.6.29 inside that folder is a folder called MIUI,this is the folder yu need to copy to sd card Now follow the rest of the steps

Upgrade your radio to 2.15 and you should be good to go.

Marvlesz said:
Upgrade your radio to 2.15 and you should be good to go.
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how do i do that im a real noob

konnan1 said:
how do i do that im a real noob
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yea searched it up but when i go on the boot screen it stays on serial it never goes to usb

You need Windows Mobile Device Centre (or ActiveSync, depending whether you're on XP or Win7). You'd also need to have HSPL installed in order to be able to update your radio.
You know what, since you're a real noob , just download an official winmo rom (must be latest version 3.14) and follow the instructions, and it will automatically install the latest radio. (I think you'd need WMDC or ActiveSync here as well.)

Marvlesz said:
You need Windows Mobile Device Centre (or ActiveSync, depending whether you're on XP or Win7). You'd also need to have HSPL installed in order to be able to update your radio.
You know what, since you're a real noob , just download an official winmo rom (must be latest version 3.14) and follow the instructions, and it will automatically install the latest radio. (I think you'd need WMDC or ActiveSync here as well.)
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i have tried it but the program dosent reconise my device

konnan1 said:
i have tried it but the program dosent reconise my device
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put phone in bootloader (stripey screen)
check that spl line says x.xx.hspl - it must say .hspl and not .0000
connect usb
when serial --> usb run the radio flash.

samsamuel said:
put phone in bootloader (stripey screen)
check that spl line says x.xx.hspl - it must say .hspl and not .0000
connect usb
when serial --> usb run the radio flash.
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the white bit only says serial but when i plug the usb in it dosent say usb

Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1402975
Good luck
Sent from my HTC HD2 using xda premium

konnan1 said:
the white bit only says serial but when i plug the usb in it dosent say usb
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He meant in bootloader tri color screen. Power of hd2, power on device and imediatly hold volume down button.

maneken25 said:
He meant in bootloader tri color screen. Power of hd2, power on device and imediatly hold volume down button.
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yes i no but it never says usb at the bottom of the screen

konnan1 said:
yes i no but it never says usb at the bottom of the screen
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You need windows mobile centre for your version of windows, it doesn't show usb cause you don't have installed drivers so it can't recognise

maneken25 said:
You need windows mobile centre for your version of windows, it doesn't show usb cause you don't have installed drivers so it can't recognise
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so i just need to download windows mobile centre

konnan1 said:
so i just need to download windows mobile centre
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but i got a windows 7 laptop
i dont understand!!!!!

konnan1 said:
but i got a windows 7 laptop
i dont understand!!!!!
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Windows mobile device center is software not Operating system, do googling a little from where and which version is for you.
Also you can try to install htc sync software if windows mobile device center doesn't help.
You are installing this so that your device can be recognised from pc when you are in bootloader.
Hd2 forum section have alot guides post.
You need to start using search button and reading posts on hd2 forum whole or under android section.
Why im saying this... When you start using hd2 in new way like flashing new radio or hspl.
Yoully be constantly confused what happens with your hd2 or how to do something which allready written multiple times on forum.
And lets not forget if you dont know what are you doing, you can screw up your phone.
There isnt easy solution except searching hd2 forum reading and reading.

As posted above, searching and reading will inevitably let you find all of the answers you're looking for. Also, when a guide says install x, y or z and lists it as a compulsory step, don't question it. Just do it. It will seriously save you a tonne of effort (as will using the search button) in the future.
Sent from my NexusHD2