Hi guys,
tomorrow my Desire HD finally arrives, i've been doing some research into rooting ect and would like to ask a few questions .....
1) whats the best root method? i take it unreovked dosent work on the HD, ive read visionary works for permroot, i thought visionary was for the G2 not HD is this correct?
2) whats the diffence between, bootloader s-off and radio s-off ..... on the desire we only have bootloader s-off
3) my desire HD will be orange branded, if it comes with a newer software version , with an unrootable hboot, can i downgrade easlly to an older software version?
4) and finally how do you guys find the multi touch on the HD?, the lack of multi touch is one of the main reasons im upgrading.
thanks for you help
I followed the guide in the Development section to root my DHD and S-OFF, it's pretty easy to follow
I don't know anything about downgrading hboot or that stuff.
The multi-touch on my device is crap:
I shot a video of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj5z08CC5AQ
Most times 2 points work, but with 3 and 4 points the sensor is going crazy!
Overloaded said:
I followed the guide in the Development section to root my DHD and S-OFF, it's pretty easy to follow
I don't know anything about downgrading hboot or that stuff.
The multi-touch on my device is crap:
I shot a video of it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj5z08CC5AQ
Most times 2 points work, but with 3 and 4 points the sensor is going crazy!
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thats the guide i read, its always daunting rooting a new device isnt it nooooo dont say that the website said the hd support 4 point multi touch aslong as you dont get the axis flipping and it supports 2 touches though i'll be happy
if you are wanting to root your desire HD first check what firmware is already installed if its 1.72.405.3 this can't be rooted yet but if its still has older firmware 1.32.405.3 you are fine and you can root with Visionaryr14. so don't update your phone(if you have older firmware) to any new firmware until you are radio s-off.
if you do have 1.72.405.3 firmware you can now downgrade it to older firmware read thread below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
but you will need installed on pc htc sync drivers which you can download from HTC site also need android sdk tools (need adb) which can be found here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html need
also been branded you will needed to make a goldcard on your sdcard to be able to downgrade but in the thread above the is a link to show how its done.
just hope you have older firmware on phone.
sorry matey didn't really read you post, different between the s-off's radio s-off is were its sercurity premanently off and eng s-off is were the h-boot has been patch telling the radio the sercurity is off.
If it comes with 1.72 or 1.75 firmware root I'd not availiable....Yet!
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cattleprod said:
if you are wanting to root your desire HD first check what firmware is already installed if its 1.72.405.3 this can't be rooted yet but if its still has older firmware 1.32.405.3 you are fine and you can root with Visionaryr14. so don't update your phone(if you have older firmware) to any new firmware until you are radio s-off.
if you do have 1.72.405.3 firmware you can now downgrade it to older firmware read thread below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
but you will need installed on pc htc sync drivers which you can download from HTC site also need android sdk tools (need adb) which can be found here http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html need
also been branded you will needed to make a goldcard on your sdcard to be able to downgrade but in the thread above the is a link to show how its done.
just hope you have older firmware on phone.
sorry matey didn't really read you post, different between the s-off's radio s-off is were its sercurity premanently off and eng s-off is were the h-boot has been patch telling the radio the sercurity is off.
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nickhammond121 said:
If it comes with 1.72 or 1.75 firmware root I'd not availiable....Yet!
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thanks guys, i'll just have to wait till tomorrow to see what software version comes with my HD, i hope i wont have too much trouble rooting or downgrading tho, i have the htc drivers installed and im familiar with adb, thanks for your help
you should have no problems been able to downgrade then. you may want to use this ruu http://xdafil.es/DesireHD/RUU/RUU_A....140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_157531_signed.exe
as your PM98IMG.zip as it orange uk so may not need to make a goldcard.
Just to keep your hopes up i only got mine on friday it had the older firmware on.
i soon s-off and eng -s off, now i can not stop flashing roms finding the one i like best. i would say thou if you plan to flash up to the 1.72 rom dont flash a new custom kernel...yet
Thamks for all your help guys, i got my DHD earlier today, and it only took me 10 minutes to root and s-off it came with software version 1.40, i used visionary to root it, then used the one click radio s-off tool to s-off now im gunna download rom manager and flash cwm
Nice no having to downgrade enjoy
Swyped using a misguided desire HD with telepathy...
Hi
My dhd manges four multi touches with no problems.
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Hi,
Is there a way of rooting a wildfire with hboot 1.01.0001?
Downgrate... goldcard... any method!
No
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Short Answer is NO , s0rry to be the bearer of bad news , lolz gonna have to wait till someone figures it out , thats why i never flash an RUU or OTA upgrade unless i KNOW what its goin to do
this is soo funny, people wait to get official froyo, then they want to root. instead they could have rooted before and get a custom froyo rom anyway.
And there were many warnings not to update to the OTA or RUU unless a newer method came out.
Bad luck guys
not everybody is a wizzkid and understand all the thechnical things.
hans3103 said:
not everybody is a wizzkid and understand all the thechnical things.
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Nothing technical about it, all you have to do is search and read.
kevin2516 said:
Nothing technical about it, all you have to do is search and read.
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the thing is that i bought the phone like this ! .... i can't just unbuy it because of that.
hmmm.... not even root with linux?
Cristian.Ene said:
the thing is that i bought the phone like this ! .... i can't just unbuy it because of that.
hmmm.... not even root with linux?
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You'll have to wait for a new root sorry
I read many things and decided to install the original froyo. Its good for me at this moment but for sure When its possible in will root it for overclock my wildfire and to feel free to have a choice. So be friendly to eachother and helpfull when someone install the original and want to root it.
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IM stuck in the same boat as you mate , flashed my phone to unroot with a froyo RUU the ROM doesnt work well at all now im stuck with the same bootloader as you
Yeah I,m stuck too on froyo ota update,I bought a wildfire 3 days ago its my own fault,I used to flash my Nokia with cfw all the time I,m new to android I just didn't think I will not make that mistake again if I get to root it.if these hackers or whatever are like the symbian lot,they will wanna do it coz that's what they do,I hope so anyway.
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I did my phone GoldCard. But i am not sure how to make sure its done.
and whats the difference between Root and GoldCard? sorry i am newbie
HTC Wildfire
Vodafone UK network Locked
Software version 2.2.1
Kernel version 2.6.32.21-g6c55ee4
HBOOT-1.01.0002
MICROP-0622
Touch Panel-atmel224_16ab
Radio 0-3.35.20.10
Hi, I'm new here. How can I know my HBOOT version and all the other infos? Thanks
Rooting HTC Wildfire (firmware too new ???)
Hi,
I have the same update
H BOOT-1.01.0001
NOV.17.2010
I manage to install usb driver via Speedy0339
ONLY THAT WAY I MANAGE TO INSTALL H BOOT USB driver!!!
Then I run UNREVOED3
When I run UNREVOED3 process starts:
1. installs unrevoed 3 and reboot phone,
2. Then he starts rooting a.......and then :::::::::::::
3. SEE attached file [Error: Failed to get root. Is your firmware too new? ]
Root with Unrevoked
Unrevoked as we speak are trying to root the new Froyo update for the wildfire.
as the change log says.
v3.31:
Backed ClockworkMod down to 2.x series on EVO 4G; now 2.6.0.1.
Still has new kernel. Still has WiMAX key backup. Now supports amend scripting again.
ROM authors: fix your ROMs! Support will go away again in 3.x.x.x: Koush has a good thread explaining the reason why.
Improved compatibility with Android 2.1 (fixes “am reported error starting service”).
Increased root timing window (fixes “failed to get root” on supported devices).
v3.3:
Fix for latest EVO 4G OTA (3.70.651.1) and EVO 4Gs with new versions of HBOOT (2.02 and 2.10).
Switched exploits for all platforms; hopefully more reliable than rageagainstthecage
Updated ClockworkMod, with plenty of new features:
3.0.0.2 for EVO 4G, which has a new kernel (for better WiMAX safety), and supports WiMAX key backup
2.5.1.2 for Incredible, which supports SLCD
No update for Wildfire yet; sorry. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Only Snow Leopard is supported in the OS X build.
No update for Wildfire yet; sorry
maybe in the next update they seam to update pretty quick its just a waiting game now.
certrix said:
Hi,
I have the same update
H BOOT-1.01.0001
NOV.17.2010
I manage to install usb driver via Speedy0339
ONLY THAT WAY I MANAGE TO INSTALL H BOOT USB driver!!!
Then I run UNREVOED3
When I run UNREVOED3 process starts:
1. installs unrevoed 3 and reboot phone,
2. Then he starts rooting a.......and then :::::::::::::
3. SEE attached file [Error: Failed to get root. Is your firmware too new? ]
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If you've read the thread, you would know that there is no way to root that HBOOT version. Unrevoked 3 currently only works on the stock HBOOT.
I need to root official froyooooo
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Look up 'A solution to downgrade cn froyo 2.2' but I warn u, it may be dangerous.
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pl0ppy said:
Look up 'A solution to downgrade cn froyo 2.2' but I warn u, it may be dangerous.
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Solution for downgrade is not working. At least, untill a temp root exploit will be found for this new hboot.
Regards.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
I just recently bought my Wildfire, Never thought of rooting it till i found HBoot by mistake was just messing around i am also on HBoot-1.01.0001 like its said so many times on here root can't be done, i was messing with that z4root app on it and on temp it doesn't error out only on perm it does. So does this mean the temp root works ?
If so is there anyway you could flash with a temp root please bare with me i am a Linux person and the Andriod OS is Linux in a sense but Andriod is new to me and as such this might sound noobish.
Well I'm planning to buy the HTC Desire Z and would like to be able to root and flash roms. I've read up on some stuff here and other places and know about CID lock, S-OFF and stuff. And as i understand you use Visionary to temp root then use gFree or something.
But what i'm more concerned about is the HTC rom 1.72. They say the methods dont work and you have to downgrade. So that 1.72 was released december 23rd, is there any newer roms since then that also could be on the phone when i get it? And if so, can i still downgrade?
Thanks in advance,
Kris
check around. essentially you can downgrade to 1.34 then get a custom ROM like Virtuous or CM7
I've just buy mine last week in France and it comes with 1.34.
Yeah I got mine 3 weeks ago in Ireland and it came with 1.34 too. Still haven't got down to rooting it though.
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Got mine today, came with 1.72 -_-
But all is good as i've downgraded and rooted, s-off etc.
Still have to flash a rom of my choice.
if you like Sense, they go Virtuous ROM. I'm using it right now and I love it.
Well Sense is ok but i'm not a true fan of it... I'm more into super fast froyo roms like theFroyoMod for Motorola Milestone. Is there anything like that? Or do you recommend a Gingerbread rom over Froyo. I've always found 2.3 to be bogged down and much less snappy than 2.2.
I'll give virtuous a try though as i still haven't found a rom i'll stick with
I have an HTC Desire Z branded with vodafone australia the build number is 1.85.861.3 also running HTC Sence v3 i think. i think its very similar to yours and i wanted to find out what method you used to root yours coz all the methods on this forum dnt seem to work with this version. What method did you use, did you downgarde yours first and have to create a goldcard to install the older firmware? thanx
Just to let you know I had mine on vodafone, 1.72 and S-on, just rooted it yesterday, all good. using temp root to downgrade and then perm root. hope this helps
waqas.sonic said:
Just to let you know I had mine on vodafone, 1.72 and S-on, just rooted it yesterday, all good. using temp root to downgrade and then perm root. hope this helps
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sorry which method did you use to downgrade? did u create a goldcard for yours to be able to? i created one successfully but it says 'update failed, main version older'. i'm going wrong somewhere
tererai said:
sorry which method did you use to downgrade? did u create a goldcard for yours to be able to? i created one successfully but it says 'update failed, main version older'. i'm going wrong somewhere
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i used this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
initially i had the exact same error as u, what I was not doing after the step 5 once you get the # symbol write this
Code:
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.33.405.5
it shoud work fine then
I followed the guide over @ CyanogenMod (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting) last week, and it worked like a charm. Brand new Desire Z that had 1.8something on it.
Btw my firmware version is 1.85 and you cant root this one using Visionary or other known methods for 1.72
waqas.sonic said:
i used this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
initially i had the exact same error as u, what I was not doing after the step 5 once you get the # symbol write this
Code:
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.33.405.5
it shoud work fine then
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When i type in that code in it says 'Patching and backing up partition 17...
'Error opening backup file'.
Is it supposed to say that? what does this code do? and that version number 1.33.405.5. why do we have to write it?
Finally worked
Thanx guys i managed to resolve the issue, managed to downgrade my HTC Desire Z, Vodafone branded firmware build 1.85
tererai said:
Thanx guys i managed to resolve the issue, managed to downgrade my HTC Desire Z, Vodafone branded firmware build 1.85
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i have the exact same phone ive been trying the tutorial i searched here and google but i cant get past the wrong cid error with the gold card. im assuming i made the card correctly the long number it gave me reversed and fed to the website ? do i need to add the 00 at the start?
Ok, my wildfire has hboot 1.01.0001 and it got S-OFF via the XTC Clip....anyway, unrevoked (latest version ive downloaded from the enurevoked site) still cant root the phone (i keep on getting the "is your firmware to new" message over and over).
What to do to get it rooted now?
What I did was to install an older ruu from the shipped rom website. After you did install it you should be able to use unrevoked.
Success
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i found this link here:
forums.phone-tools.cn/showthread.php/31659-Hboot-1.01.001-Unlock-And-Rooting
the clockwork from the file PC49IMG.zip installed successfully
however, it says it cant find the update.zip on the sdcard (and the file is present)
hans3103 said:
What I did was to install an older ruu from the shipped rom website. After you did install it you should be able to use unrevoked.
Success
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Which one, there are kinda many out there?
Why make it difficult for yourself put an older ruu and then use unrevoked. It's a little more work but if you are not sure what you do then it is the best way.
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The method posted at:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000367
worked, rooted now )))))
getting S-OFF in your device is what u need to root froyo wildfire. once u have got S-OFF, u can root wildfire in two ways
1.noobs guide to root wildfire froyo official
2.flashing an older android 2.1 rom update utility, so that u can root with unrevoked software.
regarding the process of noobs guide, u can search here in the wildfire xda forum to know the process. it uses super one click method to root the phone.
and regarding the second process, im describing it here.
once u have got S-OFF in your device, then it is possible to downgrade your bootloader. only do this with official ROM UPDATE UTILITY. donot do it with any other process. go to the website
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Buzz/
there download ur region rom exe file. the most important thing is to download a android 2.1 rom. donot download the froyo rom. then make the ROM UPDATE UTILITY. at the end of that process u will get an official 2.1 on ur device with downgraded bootloader (0.80). then root ur phone with an updated version of unrevoked. thats all.
i dont know whether S-OFF persists after the official RUU.
Helllo,
I have a desire hd on software version 1.84.110.3 on 2.2.1 branded on t-mobile. I basically want to debrand the phone and install the stock unbranded software to get rid of the t-mobile apps and flash screen, and get software updates quicker. If possible I would like to keep my phone in a stable state so if anything did happen to the phone in the future I can send it back for repair. Is this possible if so how would i go about it? Thanks in advance.
dips44 said:
Helllo,
I have a desire hd on software version 1.84.110.3 on 2.2.1 branded on t-mobile. I basically want to debrand the phone and install the stock unbranded software to get rid of the t-mobile apps and flash screen, and get software updates quicker. If possible I would like to keep my phone in a stable state so if anything did happen to the phone in the future I can send it back for repair. Is this possible if so how would i go about it? Thanks in advance.
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1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857444
2) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824357&highlight=stock+rom
3) You'd have to flash back to a T-Mobile ROM to send it back for repairs. I'm sure if you do a site search here or a Google you can find one - but worry about that later. It exists. I've seen them.
Thanks for the quick reply, i have had a look at the guide but i dont see anything about a goldcard. I was understood it as if you have a branded phone you need to create a goldcard???? Please correct me if i am wrong
I think once you've SuperCID'd your phone you don't need a goldcard, as that just messed about with something to do with CIDs.
The T-Mobile RUU is on my site you can find it HERE
It's easy
dips44 said:
Thanks for the quick reply, i have had a look at the guide but i dont see anything about a goldcard. I was understood it as if you have a branded phone you need to create a goldcard???? Please correct me if i am wrong
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I got my T-Mobile HD Desire yesterday...and today I have LeeDroid Gingerbread running on it. I used the gold card method found here: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
It was simple. Just follow the steps exactly and you'll have no problems. I followed the links in that website to complete the process. My phone is rooted, radio s-off and eng s-off. There seemed to be so many different ways of doing it on this forum that I eventually gave up. That link, above, is on one of the "how to's" in here and references this site - I just found it clear, concise and easy to follow because it's aimed at noobs rather than tech-wizards. Good luck!
So i need to create a gold card and then perm root it with s-off? And i am fine doing all this with my software version?
dips44 said:
So i need to create a gold card and then perm root it with s-off? And i am fine doing all this with my software version?
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You have no option but to downgrade. You can't root the phone until you've done that, and you can't stick a custom ROM on unless the phone is rooted.
Like I said, there seemed to be so much conflicting information on here that I went elsewhere. That link, and the ones that follow, are well written in plain English.
These are the steps I followed:
1 - Make goldcard: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
2 - Permroot the phone: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-permanently-root-htc-desire-hd-complete-guide/
3 - Radio S-Off and Eng S-Off: http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-gain-s-off-radio-and-engineering-on-htc-desire-hd/
4 - Flashed Optional FULL WIPE to EXT4 patch, then flashed radio 12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2[/U], and then flashed the ROM all from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056727
I followed Lee's instructions to the letter and had no problems.
Dips44,
I am thinking of doing the same. I'd be interested to hear about your experience and any recommendations.
Cheers,
smacky_t
Smacky_t
I dont think i will be doing it just yet as there is just to many guides out there and confusion. I mean just on this thread somesay go for it others say downgrade, need a goldcard, goldcard not needed. Let me know if you do try
Just to clarify,
If your T-Mobile branded you WILL need a goldcard. If your software version is greater than 1.3x.xxx.x you WILL need to downgrade to root. The goldcard is needed to downgrade.
Where else are you confused? I am more than happy to help.
Ok so let me get this straight I will need to follow the follow steps
I will need to create a goldcard following this guide
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/...htc-desire-hd/
I then need to downgrade...
How do I do that?
Once I have downgraded I need to perm root following this guide
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/...omplete-guide/
I then need to s-off using this guide
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/...htc-desire-hd/
Do I need e-off? What is this? Also how do I then install an official unbranded gingerbread rom?
Thanks
Where to start. Follow this guide.
How to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 WWE
You want to follow Section's 1 & 2a
Also i have read about ruu...can i just flash my phone with a ruu?
Once you have followed that guide, simply follow this one.
One click ENG S-OFF
Then this one,
One click Radio S-OFF tool
Simply put this is the process you need to follow.
1). Create Goldcard
2). Downgrade to 1.32
3). Root using Visionary+
4). Remove device security & SIM unlock
5). Enjoy
Great thanks for that just one more question once i have done all that how can i flash an offical gingerbread rom?
dips44 said:
Also i have read about ruu...can i just flash my phone with a ruu?
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A RUU (ROM Update Utility) allows you to flash a HTC ROM. Yes you can flash a RUU, but not to complete the process set out above.
dips44 said:
Great thanks for that just one more question once i have done all that how can i flash an offical gingerbread rom?
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Once you have followed all the above guides, your handset will be ready to flash anything.
Download ROM Manager from the Market, and flash ClockworkMod Recovery from there. Any 3.x.x.x recovery is sufficient.
Now donwload this ROM - seraphic_gb_rooted_0-1.zip
From this thread - HERE - 1st Post
This ROM is the exact HTC Gingerbread update but with root access added. Nothing else and nothing taken away.
andyharney said:
A RUU (ROM Update Utility) allows you to flash a HTC ROM. Yes you can flash a RUU, but not to complete the process set out above.
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Well this maybe a better root for me as i dont really need root access. I just want to debrand and install gingerbread....that possible? or should i follow the guide?
Ok, if that is the case, simply downgrade to 1.32.405.6 then run the latest Gingergread RUU.
For those who are on versions 2.37+ - I've managed to be able to root my 2.43.661.1 and know someone else who rooted a 2.50 DHD.
Of course, this may not work on all but it is definitely worth a shot.
1. Download a 1.32 Stock RUU
2. Create a Goldcard (any guide will tell you how)
3. Install HTC Sync and run the RUU so it flashes the phone.
4. Follow a normal DHD rooting guide.
I don't know if would work on all DHD's above 2.37 but can't see why not. I just rooted two phones with a friend and all seems to run fine.
So if you've been waiting, give it a try. It won't hurt if it fails, but I can tell you it has had success.
(Phone was a branded TELUS - 2.43.661.1)
which rooting guide did you follow.... ??????
is it downgrading 2.37 ???????
gimme the link .....................
This won't work (atleast without s-off), you'll get an error when trying to run the RUU with a lower version number than the one currently on your phone...
Hawks556 said:
This won't work (atleast without s-off), you'll get an error when trying to run the RUU with a lower version number than the one currently on your phone...
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Thats what I thought - alas, achieved root around lunchtime today. No error, worked, and currently rooted.
Currently running Telus 2.43.661.1
No root, no s-off
Downloading 1.32 RUU from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824357
I have a goldcard, so I'll see if that lets me downgrade. I'll post back in an hour or two and let you know how it goes.
EDIT: As posted below, Bootloader error "Error 140 Bootloader Version error"
My understanding is to downgrade 2.4*.***.* roms you NEED to be s-offed before applying the 2.4*.***.* update.
rakig said:
Currently running Telus 2.43.661.1
No root, no s-off
Downloading 1.32 RUU from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824357
I have a goldcard, so I'll see if that lets me downgrade. I'll post back in an hour or two and let you know how it goes.
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trying right now...
Edit ,,, no luck
This does not work, got Error 140 Bootloader Version error
Runinng Telus branded
Info on how to downgrade is available at the below link. Downgraded yesterday without any issues what so ever.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
Same Bootloader version error as bolded. Phone reboots and everything is fine, so no damage done by trying. I'm not sure if its a goldcard issue as I don't have another SD card to try at the moment.
madmaxx, what version were you running before using that method. My understanding is this wont work with 2.4+ versions.
rakig said:
Currently running Telus 2.43.661.1
No root, no s-off
Downloading 1.32 RUU from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824357
I have a goldcard, so I'll see if that lets me downgrade. I'll post back in an hour or two and let you know how it goes.
EDIT: As posted below, Bootloader error "Error 140 Bootloader Version error"
My understanding is to downgrade 2.4*.***.* roms you NEED to be s-offed before applying the 2.4*.***.* update.
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This is understandable, you don't have S-OFF.
Please stop posting "guides" like this, unless you've actually CONFIRMED it works with screenshots and everything. Flashing unknown stuff BRICKS DEVICES! I can't stress that enough.
I also get the 140 bootloader error. We can't root 2.42 or higher without s-off.
I had read a little about rooting, but the downgrade part always sort of put me off to the whole thing as it seemed very hard. I did have the latest upgrade, so it seemed it wasn't possible. I stumbled on to a guide here pretty much like this and I finally managed to downgrade, root and install MIUI, then I went a step further and installed the latest LeeDrOID kernel.
I can say that it has pretty much effectively doubled my battery life. It's amazing, and I now have complete control over my phone. I love this place! =P
fuzzbeans: You're lucky you were on a 2.37 or lower version. Anyone running 2.4* versions cannot root/downgrade unless they were already s-offed before hand.
Anyone on the east coast of Canada with a XTC clip?
The first post should be edited to say any 2.4+ version needs s-off for this to work. If not, you're out of luck.
Any word if 2.46 will ever be rootable? i would love to root my device !!
mardos said:
Any word if 2.46 will ever be rootable? i would love to root my device !!
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From my (basic) understanding, they need to find a new way to s-off the device so you can flash custom roms and perm-root the device.
NeoS2007 said:
This is understandable, you don't have S-OFF.
Please stop posting "guides" like this, unless you've actually CONFIRMED it works with screenshots and everything. Flashing unknown stuff BRICKS DEVICES! I can't stress that enough.
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I said it may not work.for everyone. This would never brick a device so don't be so dramatic. Worked for me, so I shared...
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Mr_Cookie said:
I said it may not work.for everyone. This would never brick a device so don't be so dramatic. Worked for me, so I shared...
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can you also confirm that you are s-on?
Mr_Cookie said:
For those who are on versions 2.37+ - I've managed to be able to root my 2.43.661.1 and know someone else who rooted a 2.50 DHD.
Of course, this may not work on all but it is definitely worth a shot.
1. Download a 1.32 Stock RUU
2. Create a Goldcard (any guide will tell you how)
3. Install HTC Sync and run the RUU so it flashes the phone.
4. Follow a normal DHD rooting guide.
I don't know if would work on all DHD's above 2.37 but can't see why not. I just rooted two phones with a friend and all seems to run fine.
So if you've been waiting, give it a try. It won't hurt if it fails, but I can tell you it has had success.
(Phone was a branded TELUS - 2.43.661.1)
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NONONO.....
It wont let me finish the RUU, even if i created the gold card. I am with 2.42.
danny6514 said:
can you also confirm that you are s-on?
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I reckon, at least it wont work on ship s-on. it doesn't work for me.
I have DHD A9191, 2.37.707.3 CL56018.
1) did anyone successfully root as per the instructions
2)will i be able to root my DHD with the above s-number.
Thanks.