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[Solved] How to restore to stock when RUU doesn't work?

Hi!
So.. My HTC Hero GSM has some issues that need to be repaired. Touchscreen not working in the lower part of the screen, constant headset-icon, trackball not working good. So I've contacted my repair center and they told me to send it in. So I want to restore my phone to as close to original as possible to be on the safe side.
The problem is I can't use the official RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe(or any other version), without getting an error 155(apparently it has something to do with the rom not having correct filesize).
It doesn't matter what rom I'm currently using; Modaco, Villain, different kind of generics, but nothing affects the outcome.
I got a feeling it has to do with the recovery image I use(RA 1.6.2) or Hboot version(.0007), but I can't seem to flash a new one. Recovery flasher gives me "Backup FAILED: could not run command.", and since my HBOOT is .0007 I can't use remote command from fastboot to restore original.
1. Is it possible to downgrade HBoot from recovery mode? If so, does anyone have a update.zip I can use?
2. Could error 155 has something to do with the computer/OS im using?
3. Anyone has any other suggestions what I can try to restore?
Currently using:
HTC Hero GSM
Generic 2.73.405.38 (1.5)
Baseband 63.18.55.06OU_6.35.15.01
HBoot 1.76.0007
Any help is greatly appreciated!
/Jakob
Edit: Solved!
For anyone having issues with Error 155(CID-checks fail, perhaps?) or 171(USB fail) while trying to restore a rooted HTC Hero to stock with an official RUU-exe, this is what worked for me where nothing else did:
- Create Goldcard
- Extract ROM.ZIP from the Official RUU exe you want to use. I downloaded it from their main site
- Rename to HEROIMG.zip
- Boot to flashboot mode (Volume down + Power on)
- Flash.
- Reboot and enjoy your new stock HTC Hero.

1. Yes. There is an engineering hboot over at modaco (v2007).
2. No idea. You could just try re-downloading the RUU and doing an md5 check on it, might have been corrupted during download.
3. I forget what 3 was and I can't check cause I'm posting through tapatalk.

Hi!
Thanks for your fast reply.
I successfully flashed Hboot with 2007 and later with 0004, but it didn't make any difference when I tried to run the official RUU. I still get error 155 ("Unknown error").
I have since double, triple and quadruple-checked the download to make sure I've got the right RUU. And since I download it from HTCs official site, in the country where it is bought, it shouldn't be an issue. All the downloads I've made is also the same size..
I guess my last resort will be to try to flash the stock recovery image manually.
Anyone have that one lying around?

Du you have HTC Sync installed? Usb debugging on in the phone? Try flashing the RUU, when in fastboot. (VOLDOWN+ON)
I'm not sure what error 155 is.

HTC Sync installed, enabled on the phone. And the green little icon is green and the phone says connected. Usb debugging is enabled.
I will try starting in fastboot mode brb.

That didn't work either.
Still got error 155 Unknown error.
I also tried to restore my original recovery image in fastboot:
fastboot boot cm-hero-recovery.img
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An this is what it said:
Downloading 'boot.img' ... FAILED (command write failed (Unknown Error)
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The "unknown error" appears even here. Could it be that my phone is so broken it cant write to that area?

If you have access to recovery
Try;
HTC Generic 2.73.405.5 (update.zip)
http://www.romraid.com/paul/hero/update-hero-generic-2.73.405.5-signed.zip
if that fails try;
Goldcard Method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683&highlight=gold+card+method
if that fails try;
...... try the first 2 first then post back results. (Might be worth trying on another computer because unknown error 155 sounds like there could be an issue somewhere with the pc. Maybe build an XP vmware?

andrewb84uk said:
Try;
HTC Generic 2.73.405.5 (update.zip)
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Already tried. Unfortunately didn't work.
andrewb84uk said:
if that fails try;
Goldcard Method
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I did it, and now have a goldcard. Unfortunately I still get error 155. I also tried all this from a different computer than before. This time with win 7, but with no other result.
I guess next step will be to try it from XP. I will setup an virtual pc later and try it, but I have to admit I'm not hopefull... This is getting annoying.
Any other way you guys can think of? And I REALLY appreciate your help, this is driving me mad!

jakobahman said:
Already tried. Unfortunately didn't work.
I did it, and now have a goldcard. Unfortunately I still get error 155. I also tried all this from a different computer than before. This time with win 7, but with no other result.
I guess next step will be to try it from XP. I will setup an virtual pc later and try it, but I have to admit I'm not hopefull... This is getting annoying.
Any other way you guys can think of? And I REALLY appreciate your help, this is driving me mad!
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Can you provide some screenshots, best thing you could do is do it from a fresh XP machine if you can.

Im setting up a new virtual xp just for this.
Ill be right back with some screens...

i usually do it thru the SD card

SiL3nTKiLL said:
i usually do it thru the SD card
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I'm not sure what you mean. What do you do through the SDcard? And how?

jakobahman said:
I'm not sure what you mean. What do you do through the SDcard? And how?
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HEROIMG via fastboot maybe?

But isn't that the same as using recovery mode to flash a rom?
As I stated previously I want to get my phone as close to stock as possible(ROM, Radio and recovery). Can this be done with HEROIMG? Am I missing something here?

jakobahman said:
But isn't that the same as using recovery mode to flash a rom?
As I stated previously I want to get my phone as close to stock as possible(ROM, Radio and recovery). Can this be done with HEROIMG? Am I missing something here?
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I do believe... if you use the rom.zip taken from when you launch the RUU (remember to unhide hidden files) this also does radio hboot e.t.c. I did it with the tmobile rom and it did update radio. Rename it to HEROIMG.zip, put it on the root of the sdcard, boot into fastboot and it will find it and flash.
This is the contents of a rom.zip direct from an RUU i did tonight.
@android-info.txt
@boot.img
@hboot_7200A_1.76.0007_090804.nb0
@radio.img
@recovery.img
@splash1_Hero_TMO_G2_Touch.nb0
@system.img
@userdata.img

YES!!!
Finally!
Thank you Andrew and Silentkill!
For anyone having issues with Error 155(CID-checks fail, perhaps?) or 171(USB fail) while trying to restore a rooted HTC Hero to stock with an official RUU-exe, this is what worked for me where nothing else did:
- Create Goldcard
- Extract ROM.ZIP from the Official RUU exe you want to use. I downloaded it from their main site
- Rename to HEROIMG.zip
- Boot to flashboot mode (Volume down + Power on)
- Flash.
- Reboot and enjoy your new stock HTC Hero.
Thanks again for all the help!!

jakobahman said:
YES!!!
Finally!
Thank you Andrew and Silentkill!
For anyone having issues with Error 155(CID-checks fail, perhaps?) or 171(USB fail) while trying to restore a rooted HTC Hero to stock with an official RUU-exe, this is what worked for me where nothing else did:
- Create Goldcard
- Extract ROM.ZIP from the Official RUU exe you want to use. I downloaded it from their main site
- Rename to HEROIMG.zip
- Boot to flashboot mode (Volume down + Power on)
- Flash.
- Reboot and enjoy your new stock HTC Hero.
Thanks again for all the help!!
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Well done... for a final outcome the error 155 means there is an issue with settings and if you get an error 155 more than likely a new windows setup will need to commence somewhere. (Install XP, Windows 7 et all. Error 171 is a usb driver issue to the phone I do believe.... glad to be of an assistance.

I don't think it has something to do with the OS. I tried the RUU .exe on three different setups; One laptop with Vista, one brand new laptop with Win7 home premium and one virtual PC with XP.
Maybe a "full" setup of XP would work, but I think it's more likely it is something else.
On the other hand, to just remove the OS from the equation solved it, so you might be right.
Oh, and the 171 error only occurred when the driver got messed up one time, so it really hasn't got much to do with my case. But this solution would work for people having that issue as well.

jakobahman said:
I don't think it has something to do with the OS. I tried the RUU .exe on three different setups; One laptop with Vista, one brand new laptop with Win7 home premium and one virtual PC with XP.
Maybe a "full" setup of XP would work, but I think it's more likely it is something else.
On the other hand, to just remove the OS from the equation solved it, so you might be right.
Oh, and the 171 error only occurred when the driver got messed up one time, so it really hasn't got much to do with my case. But this solution would work for people having that issue as well.
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The errors are system related, thus when you use the HEROIMG.zip via fastboot you totally bypass the need for having a PC except to transfer files to the device. So I think it is a driver/OS issue.
EDIT: To the OP, edit your first post and add [SOLVED] to the front.... let users know there is a solution.

I hope you guys can help me, i have a G2 Touch and i'm about to try restore to stock by using SD-Card.
Problem is, when i unpack the RUU.exe (Firmware 2.73.111.26), there's no ROM.zip in it. Only thing i get is a Subfolder with several installation files and a data1.cab sized 104MB, which i can't open (nether with 7zip nor winrar)

[GUIDE] Installing RUU's

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At the moment, sometimes current RUUs (ROM Update Utility) do not flash from the latest RUU exe - many times it will not recognise the Desire HD.
If you are having this problem, this is how to flash the latest stock RUU.
The latest RUU at the time of writing is 1.32.405.6.
You can download the RUUs from xmoo's thread or from mousey_'s site.
note: This is mainly for stock phones, for vendor-derived ones (e.g Vodafone DHDs in Australia) you will also need a goldcard.
Common Steps
Download the latest RUU (1.32.405.6).
Run it as administrator.
Tick the 'I understand the caution indicated above...' box, and click next.
At this point do not go any further.
Navigate to C:\Users\Ivo\AppData\Local\Temp (Replace my username with yours; AppData is a hidden folder)
You should see one or two folders like this:
{719CE201-7B12-4A13-9AF6-8F359FE69C7B}
Go into the one with dotnetinstaller.exe in it.
Open up the next folder.
Copy rom.zip into another folder (outside of temp).
At this point just Cancel and quit out of the ROM Update Utility.
A) Install through PC
Download and install HTC Sync 3.0 and restart.
Download the 1.15.405.1 Test RUU. It is the only one currently known to find the Android DHD.
Start it the same way as before, get to the
1. Connect the Smartphone to the USB Cable.
step. (but no further)
Again, go to the AppData local temp directory (same as above), and find the folder with dotnetinstaller.exe and inside that, rom.zip
You want to delete the rom.zip (which is the 1.15 version) and replace it with (copy back) the 1.32 rom.zip you copied out earler.
DO NOT UPDATE WITH 1.15 ROM, IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR RETAIL DHDs.
Now click through the next buttons.
The 1.15 Utility should now be set to update with the 1.32 rom. You will see the version number of the rom at the final step.
Click update and watch the magic happen
B) or Install through Phone
With the rom.zip you copied out earlier, rename it PD98IMG.zip
Copy this onto the root of your microSD card through some means (disk drive, ftp, wireless).
Restart your phone and boot into the bootloader by holding power and volume down at the same time as it restarts.
It should go into the bootloader, take a fair while to check the zip on the sd card, and then ask you if you want to flash it.
Say yes!
Hope this can help some people for whom the 1.32 RUUs aren't working for them

Thanks for putting up this post! I was about to request one last night.
Now if only there could be a similar guide to flashing custom ROMs

To force unroot, I could reinstall RUU 1.32.405.6 from Win7 without problems, a bit longer than updating/reinstalling a WinMo 6.5.x rom (my former HD2), but it went through...

Thanks Ivolol this worked a treat
Appreciate your guide and efforts.
I am running Win 7 64. folowed 1.15 method now running latest 1.32.405.6

Howling Wolf said:
To force unroot, I could reinstall RUU 1.32.405.6 from Win7 without problems, a bit longer than updating/reinstalling a WinMo 6.5.x rom (my former HD2), but it went through...
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Weird; I tested a couple of RUUs (not as many as xmoo did) and all of them couldn't connect to my phone (whereas 1.15 could).
It'd be interesting to find out what the factors are that cause this. ATM the guide above is what to do if someone finds themselves in the same situation (the current ROMs won't find the phone).

Howling Wolf said:
To force unroot, I could reinstall RUU 1.32.405.6 from Win7 without problems.
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+1 here, went through the normal RUU process fine just for ****s and giggles. I've extracted the ROM.zip though in case it's needed for future use.

sorry for the noob question..just had my DHD for the last 5 days. I come from galaxy S, and in there whenever we flash a rom all the data gets wiped out.
is it true also when we flash a RUU??
also if I do that...would i still be able to get OTA updates??

nandihno said:
sorry for the noob question..just had my DHD for the last 5 days. I come from galaxy S, and in there whenever we flash a rom all the data gets wiped out.
is it true also when we flash a RUU??
also if I do that...would i still be able to get OTA updates??
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I haven't got complete knowledge of the entire subject yet, but:
a RUU will completely wipe all user settings / apps. Won't do anything to the sd card though.
An update.zip is akin to an OTA update, it does not wipe user settings.
Flashing with a stock RUU will mean that you can still get OTA updates.

I've tried using the phone method and unable to flash successful. I believe you need a valid GoldCard to use this method.
Can you confirm if the GoldCard is required for doing it with the phone method?
In addition, once the unit (especially our Voda branded one) is flashed with the latest ROM, OTA may not run properly which will result in disabled functionality (as recorded in this thread: forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1575514, wifi stopped working). Theory said you'll need a GoldCard to get OTA to work properly (from another thread in XDA).
Thanks.

Great Guide thank you very much. Now i know to flash back to stock now if something gose wrong as iam a noob to android it took some time to work it out even tho it is a simple guide now i wanna know after getting perm root how do i flash a custom rom ? do i need clockwork mod?

tleehm said:
I've tried using the phone method and unable to flash successful. I believe you need a valid GoldCard to use this method.
Can you confirm if the GoldCard is required for doing it with the phone method?
In addition, once the unit (especially our Voda branded one) is flashed with the latest ROM, OTA may not run properly which will result in disabled functionality (as recorded in this thread: forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum-replies.cfm?t=1575514, wifi stopped working). Theory said you'll need a GoldCard to get OTA to work properly (from another thread in XDA).
Thanks.
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There is a big reason I decided to buy my DHD outright and not through Vodafone
I'm pretty sure that Vodafone's OTAs will be different from HTC's. In order to get OTAs from Vodafone you will need their image on it.
Also with vodafone's ROM installed, I wouldn't think it would accept HTC's vanilla ROM/RUU without going through the entire root process (it would only accept Vodafone signed ROMs). So in order to get onto HTC's ROMs I would think you need to follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841076 before the phone will let you run a HTC RUU on it.
I haven't explored goldcards as I personally have no use for one, but you might also need one by the sounds of it for the Vodafone ROM to let you replace it. (edit: yes it looks like you need one to officially flash from a Vendor ROM to a generic one.)
So this guide is mainly for people with vanilla HTC phones. Although someone has posted a stock rooted Vodafone ROM on the phones so you might be able to use the same techniques outlined here with that.
ssimmmo said:
Great Guide thank you very much. Now i know to flash back to stock now if something gose wrong as iam a noob to android it took some time to work it out even tho it is a simple guide now i wanna know after getting perm root how do i flash a custom rom ? do i need clockwork mod?
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clockwork mod is useful but not entirely necessary. You might be able to use this guide's method to flash a custom ROM onto it (haven't tried yet), but otherwise I think what you need is a recovery img that will let you upload custom/unsigned ROMs onto it. And also S-OFF I imagine.

ok so i have S-OFF and clockwork mod recovery...
if i have the rom.zip and rename it to PD98IMG.zip and run bootloader.
i shouldnt have any problems flashing this rom??
BTW am using Aus branded Vodafone HDH.
also..IF i flash this rom..would i loose S-Off and clockwork recovery mod??
would flashing this allow me to gain OTA???

nandihno said:
ok so i have S-OFF and clockwork mod recovery...
if i have the rom.zip and rename it to PD98IMG.zip and run bootloader.
i shouldnt have any problems flashing this rom??
BTW am using Aus branded Vodafone HDH.
also..IF i flash this rom..would i loose S-Off and clockwork recovery mod??
would flashing this allow me to gain OTA???
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If you flash a stock RUU rom.zip then you will loose all custom apps, data, s-off, recovery, etc. It puts it to factory settings. If you are in the business of flashing ROMs then I wouldn't worry about OTA because the developers here will integrate HTC updates as they come out, if they come out
However yes I think if you flashed a stock RUU then you will be able to get OTA. You might still need a goldcard, I'm not exactly sure.

ivolol said:
mod: If this should be in DHD General, please move it
At the moment, sometimes current RUUs (ROM Update Utility) do not flash from the latest RUU exe - many times it will not recognise the Desire HD.
If you are having this problem, this is how to flash the latest stock RUU.
The latest RUU at the time of writing is 1.32.405.6.
You can download the RUUs from xmoo's thread or from mousey_'s site.
note: This is mainly for stock phones, for vendor-derived ones (e.g Vodafone DHDs in Australia) you will also need a goldcard.
Common Steps
Download the latest RUU (1.32.405.6).
Run it as administrator.
Tick the 'I understand the caution indicated above...' box, and click next.
At this point do not go any further.
Navigate to C:\Users\Ivo\AppData\Local\Temp (Replace my username with yours; AppData is a hidden folder)
You should see one or two folders like this:
{719CE201-7B12-4A13-9AF6-8F359FE69C7B}
Go into the one with dotnetinstaller.exe in it.
Open up the next folder.
Copy rom.zip into another folder (outside of temp).
At this point just Cancel and quit out of the ROM Update Utility.
A) Install through PC
Download and install HTC Sync 3.0 and restart.
Download the 1.15.405.1 Test RUU. It is the only one currently known to find the Android DHD.
Start it the same way as before, get to the
1. Connect the Smartphone to the USB Cable.
step. (but no further)
Again, go to the AppData local temp directory (same as above), and find the folder with dotnetinstaller.exe and inside that, rom.zip
You want to delete the rom.zip (which is the 1.15 version) and replace it with (copy back) the 1.32 rom.zip you copied out earler.
DO NOT UPDATE WITH 1.15 ROM, IT IS NOT DESIGNED FOR RETAIL DHDs.
Now click through the next buttons.
The 1.15 Utility should now be set to update with the 1.32 rom. You will see the version number of the rom at the final step.
Click update and watch the magic happen
B) or Install through Phone
With the rom.zip you copied out earlier, rename it PD98IMG.zip
Copy this onto the root of your microSD card through some means (disk drive, ftp, wireless).
Restart your phone and boot into the bootloader by holding power and volume down at the same time as it restarts.
It should go into the bootloader, take a fair while to check the zip on the sd card, and then ask you if you want to flash it.
Say yes!
Hope this can help some people for whom the 1.32 RUUs aren't working for them
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As I am Newbie of Android and I have noob quesitons. Could you please explain what is RUU and use this for what purpose?

Yeah. I got a goldcard inside of my phone but the bootloader doesn't recognize the P98IMG on my sdcard even though its there for sure. No idea how to fix this

Dr. lele said:
Yeah. I got a goldcard inside of my phone but the bootloader doesn't recognize the P98IMG on my sdcard even though its there for sure. No idea how to fix this
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How big is ur sd-card, and also what brand. Sometimes this is also a issue....

It's a kingston 8 gb class 4, but thanks for the tipp, I'll try another.
Yep, it was the sdcard xD. It's updating as I type

Carnt I just use the updater on the pc with the Rom? I have tried the method and I don't see a Rom file just a data1 file which is a ear file. I really would like stock ROM on my device
edit: i just used the exe and it installed perfect, so now it should be stock with no root,and sn

cxeka7 said:
As I am Newbie of Android and I have noob quesitons. Could you please explain what is RUU and use this for what purpose?
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An RUU is an exe which contains the stock 'firmware' from HTC to flash to your device. Basically it will do a full factory reset of your device. It won't wipe your sdcard but it will overwrite everything else.

it didnt asked me for anything on option B) or Install through Phone. i didnt get the option to flash it.

[Q] USB problems after rooting

Hi all,
Yesterday I tried to root my legend to flash a custom rom (CyanogenMod 7).
Everything worked fine until I decided I also wanted to flash an unsigned Data2Ext zip.
So I first Wiped everything, then flashed CM7 ( successful ) and then tried to flash Data2Ext.
This didn't work (I think the error was something like "no signature").
After that I quit the recovery mode and my legend was stuck in a boot loop. Also, when connecting my legend to the pc and trying to get into recovery mode, my Legend was recognized as being "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM". Windows tries to install drivers but unsuccesful, so I can't get into recovery mode anymore.
The only solution I found to get out of the boot loop was to unroot my Legend again. (Using this guide )
However, I still can't get into recovery mode for the same reason (and thus can't root my Legend anymore).
Also, when connecting my legend with the pc when already booted (I'm back to htc sense android 2.1), it doesn't let me get a good usb connection. My phone is charging, but windows says "One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it".
I think these problems might be related, but the first problem is my main concern, as I want to flash a custom rom again.
I've used many search terms, but could not find an answer that would solve my problems. Does anyone know how to solve this?
Note: I don't have root access anymore and am running Windows XP.
Also, the rest of my phone's functions is working correctly it seems.

Hi!
First I would try to install some FOTA, since you obviously can't install anything else... you might look to Shipped ROMs...
(don't install Froyo if you can, you'd probably end up with HBOOT 1.01 which is not that easily rooted, but still can be done...)
As those are most probably properly signed, you should be able to flash them from SD card, so no USB connection needed...(choose LEGEIMG starting archives, .exe needs USB) - the filename to flash from SD must be legeimg.zip
That should fix your USB connection issues I hope...
Then I'd try to re-root (See stickies in Development)

I tried flashing a FOTA (LEGEIMG_Legend_HTC_WWE_1.31.405.5_R_Radio_47.26.35.04_7
.05.35.26L_release_126592_signed.zip) but I think that's the one I already flashed using this topic. It reads the legeimg.zip but doesn't give me the option to update, so I guess they're the same?
For some reason I now also get the "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" notification when trying to connect as USB Disk station to the computer, so not the "One of the USB devices attached to this computer has malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it" error.
Edit: Now I get the malfunction error again..
Could the solution to my problem be to find the drivers for the Qualcomm thing? And if so, where can I find those?
Edit2: New development;
Legend now freezes completely when connecting to USB. I have to take out the battery to get it working again..
Edit3:
I've taken another look at the hboot screen and it gives me the following info:
LEGEND PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-1.01.0000 <-- isn't that strange, since I'm running 1.31?
MICROP-0816
TOUCH PANEL-SYN07-0103
RADIO-7.05.35.26L
Nov 8 2010,15:24:15
Also, when I try to flash the 2.03 zip from here, it finds the legeimg.zip and asks me if I want to update. When I do so, it tells me "CID incorrect! Update Fail!"

Oh maan, I guess HBOOT-1.01 and 1.31 is not working out then...And since there's no way to downgrade HBOOT, you have to flash Froyo ROM...but to do that you need a goldcard: Here is a HowTo
Then you can flash a ROM with different CID then your own...
note: 2.03 is not Froyo, and since shipped-roms only has RUU, you might look into this: HowTo Extract RUU
And then you just ROOT again

Could the solution to my problem be to find the drivers for the Qualcomm thing? And if so, where can I find those?
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try using attached driver by replacing the current one on your xp box. had the same problem before. HTH
aw, man! you missed your chance on s-off. anyway, since you're on hboot 1.00+ already (& from the looks of it, you lost your root), Dr Romca's link for rooting should work

Dr.Romca said:
Oh maan, I guess HBOOT-1.01 and 1.31 is not working out then...And since there's no way to downgrade HBOOT, you have to flash Froyo ROM...but to do that you need a goldcard: Here is a HowTo
Then you can flash a ROM with different CID then your own...
note: 2.03 is not Froyo, and since shipped-roms only has RUU, you might look into this: HowTo Extract RUU
And then you just ROOT again
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Thanks for the help!
However, yesterday I couldn't make a new goldcard, since my device wasn't recognized. I will try to make one again this afternoon, using a W7 machine.
I will let you know the results!
maxq1 said:
try using attached driver by replacing the current one on your xp box. had the same problem before. HTH
aw, man! you missed your chance on s-off. anyway, since you're on hboot 1.00+ already (& from the looks of it, you lost your root), Dr Romca's link for rooting should work
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Thanks! I will try this as well!
Edit:
Still no luck trying to create a goldcard, since the pc doesn't recognize my device, regardless what type of connection (charge-only, htc sync etc) I select. In windows 7 I also get the device malfunctioned error.
Trying to use the adb command only returns "No Device found" (or sth like that).
Using the driver Maxq1 gave me doesn't seem to work (unless I'm doing it wrong that is)

edit: usb bug fixed

Azaruc said:
edit: usb bug fixed
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You mean you've rooted your Legend?
I am experiencing the exact same problem as you've described while trying desperately to root my HTC Legend.
I start up Fastboot, run Step1, then go into Bootloader (and also getting the same error message about the .zip file), then Recovery mode, and my computer (W7) recognizes the device at this point as Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM, and fails to install the drivers.
When trying to run step2, I get an error message telling me "device not found".
I am also running 1.31 and Hboot 1.01.0000
Would really appreciate some help

I didn't really document my steps (I should have ), but I think the Qualcomm bug was fixed by following this guide.
Let me know if it works out for you.

Is my Hero bricked? What should I do?

Hello everyone!
First off I'd like to start by telling you I'm new here and I don't know much about rooting so I'm reffering to you for help... Here is what happened... I have a G2 Hero, running android 2.1. So one day I decided to root it and install a custom rom. I downloaded Universal Androot-1.6.2-beta5 and ran it on my mobile.
Afterwards I formatted my sd card then restarted the device and downloaded rom manager from the market and flashed Clockwork. After this I put CyanogenMod-6.1.0-RC1 in the root dir of my sd card, tried to install it from [HOME] + [PWR] buttons menu and an error saying [status 7] showed up... Now im stuck in an endless bootloop... I cannot sync the device with my computer, cannot hard reset.. I can access Hboot menu but there isnt anything I can do...
What should I do to restore it to stock and then try the whole thing again but with a new rom? Thanks in advance!

Anyone?

Have you tried running an official HTC RUU? They can be found in a thread on the development page
Sent from my HTC Hero using XDA App

you have to search for "RUU for htc hero gsm". There's an official website for that. Download RUU (about 80-90mbytes as i remember) and start it. As i remember you should power your phone in HBOOT mode (VOL DOWN + POWER), connct to PC and run RUU and follow the wizard.
It will flash stock 1.5 android.
After reeboot it should inform you that there's an update, but if you want to flash different recovery, you shouldn't update your phone.
Then you should follow "How To - Root Your HTC Hero in One Click" (can't post links yet).

Ok first of all thank you guys for the help! So I downloaded RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.66_WWE_test_signed_NoDri ver.exe from the main thread. At first I had some connection problems but then I switched the front panel USB to one of the rear which are 2.0 and continued. Now I'm stuck at a later step. Tried to update it but an error message saying "ERROR[131]: CUSTOMER ID ERROR Please get the correct ROM UPDATE UTILITY and try again" displays. Which RUU would you recommend?

I used official RUU from htc.com site. It just worked for me.
This one is in Polish, but i believe, you will find one in your language or in English
http://www.htc.com/pl/supportdownload.aspx?p_id=283&cat=2&dl_id=671
//edit
You must provide a valid serial number from sticker behind the battery and select a corresponding file. It will be only one i think
//edit2
There's something more about this error 131:
http://androidforums.com/707610-post16.html
Apparently you just used wrong RUU... Try one from prev link.

Ok, soI downloaded RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver from the official HTC website and go past last error but afterwards I encounter another one. This time it is "ERROR[140] BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR, Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again"
Any suggestions this time?

hskiller said:
Ok, soI downloaded RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.5_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver from the official HTC website and go past last error but afterwards I encounter another one. This time it is "ERROR[140] BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR, Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again"
Any suggestions this time?
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You could try the carrier one if you got it from Orange flash the ruu which is for Orange uk

Nope, my phone is from Europe but I dont think I got my cd... I'll sure search for it. Any other suggestions?

Maybe you can find a workaround there:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=684504

I am currently trying with this one:RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.38_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver. But it seems to be stuck on "Sending.....Updating the ROM image on your Android phone" The progress bar on the phone's display is almost complete but wont move anymore. I have waited for 20 minutes now...
EDIT: I finally fixed it! I didn't realise I had to have the same RUU version like my software version. Thought I had to downgrade. Nevermind it's all OK now and it's time to try the whole rooting and custom ROM process again
I want to thank all of you guys that helped me!

Good for you man
Just out of pure couriosity, what rom will U use afrer your phone get rooted?

You have to use your carrier related stock rom/exe. What is your carrier?
Perdita2000
Sent from my Hero using XDA App

I havent decided yet. It will definitely be some Android 2.2 ROM Maybe Elelinux Speedmachine.

How do i return my phone back to stock - Desire HD

Hey guys,
I tried to search in de app but couldn't find it so here is my situation.. yesterday i let my Desire hd Dell on the ground is does work but i got a burst in the screen.. im going back to the store to send it for repair but 2 things..
1. I need to get the stock splash back on it
2. I need to get the phone back to stock..
Please can someone help so i can get phone repaired??
Many thanks already!
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA Premium App

No problem.
You can find the stock splash screen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=15430340&highlight=stock#post15430340
Uncompress that and put the .img file in the same folder as your fastboot file (in the Android SDK, it used to be in the Tools folder but nowadays they put it in the Platform-Tools folder), then open a CMD window, (Make sure the file is called splash1.img) and type:
fastboot flash splash1 splash1.img
That will restore the stock splash screen.
To restore the software you have to:
1: Find a 1.32.405.6 RUU that matches the original state of your phone.
2: Flash that RUU
3: Use Visionary R14 to Temproot and then Permroot
4: The Jkoljo's Easy Radio Tool to change the CID back to stock (If you phone was unbranded it will be HTC__001)
5: Also use that tool to restore S-On
6: Reflash the RUU
7: Upgrade to the latest software through the usual software updates.
Hope that helps.

that helps, thx.

Restoring Desire to factory
hi,
i've checked everywhere and i cant find it. i need to restore my desire to how i originally got it, and silly me i did not back up my rom. Can some one help?
Thank you
+ i cant find anywhere a 1.32.405.6 RUU

Stock Roms HERE

ROM 1.32.707.5 CL277010 w/ 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26M
sorry for sort of hijacking this threat, but it is related.
I got a DHD (SE Asia I believe) with ROM 1.32.707.5 CL277010 with baseband 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26M. I rooted it and want to go back (only because I can not apply the System upgrade, which is available), can not find any SE Asia ROM though.
Q.: Can I (safely) just use any WWE RUU or does it need to be the SE Asia ROM?
Hope somebody knows...

If its not for warranty purposes then a world wide ROM is fine. If it is for warranty purposes you would need to get it as close as you could to the original state.
However can I ask why you want to unroot? The ROM's on XDA are much better than the ones HTC give us.
By the way, please start a new thread next time. It keeps things organised