Hi All,
I am coming from an HTC Desire to the DHD, my phone is simfree and unlocked from Carphone Warehouse, am on Tmobile though.
I have read a lot about S-ON and S-OFF and Radio etc. I am confused on what to do Next all I want to do is root...and be able to run any superuser apps.
What should I do and not do? What tools do I need to do this...is there a one click rooting app that I can use?
Please advice me on what to do next.
Thanks in advance.
First of all, you need to check what version your Desire HD is running (software information in About Phone)
If you're on 1.72 or 1.75, you'll need to downgrade (I used this really useful guide). Once you've done that or if you are already on 1.32, use this guide to get root and S-OFF etc.
futur1sm said:
First of all, you need to check what version your Desire HD is running (software information in About Phone)
If you're on 1.72 or 1.75, you'll need to downgrade (I used this really useful guide). Once you've done that or if you are already on 1.32, use this guide to get root and S-OFF etc.
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Thanks for that...
Android version 2.2
Build Number: 1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
Software version: 1.32.405.6
I believe I can just go straight root and S-Off
saayinla said:
Thanks for that...
Android version 2.2
Build Number: 1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
Software version: 1.32.405.6
I believe I can just go straight root and S-Off
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Yeah, no problem, i would recommend getting Radio S-OFF as well
ghostofcain said:
Yeah, no problem, i would recommend getting Radio S-OFF as well
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I did it all and I think it worked. Thanks guys.
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hi all,
i am planning to root my htc magic but retain the rom. i upgrated to original ROM 3.03.707.5 Singapore/Phillippines WWE.
can anyone give me a guide on how to root this?
SAPPHIRE PVT 32A SHIP S-ON H
HBOOT-1.76.0007 (SAPP10000)
CPLD-12
RADIO-6.35.07.29
Aug 4 2009 19:43:30
Thanks!
see this thread..it is for rooting the rogers rom w/ your spl, might work but im not sure.. ask in that thread for help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=627384
digitaljeff said:
see this thread..it is for rooting the rogers rom w/ your spl, might work but im not sure.. ask in that thread for help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=627384
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thanks digitaljeff for the quick reply. i read through the thread you sent me. i am still confused on how to root my fone. of course i dont want to brick my magic.
is it possible to get root access in htc magic without reinstalling a rom?
mamonmon said:
is it possible to get root access in htc magic without reinstalling a rom?
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Use any of the rooting methods you see, follow the step where they downgrade to 1.5 and install the patches and recovery. At this point you stand rooted.
Do not flash a new rom and you are good to go.
ayush20m said:
Use any of the rooting methods you see, follow the step where they downgrade to 1.5 and install the patches and recovery. At this point you stand rooted.
Do not flash a new rom and you are good to go.
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thanks! can you provide me a link to a rooting method for my htc magic? noob here.
theunlockr.com search for how to root htc magic
thanks to your replies. i was successful in rooting my htc magic! next question is if i can install this rom RUU_Sapphire_HTC_Asia_WWE_3.03.707.5_R_SG_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
without removing my root access.
thanks again!
After spending some time with a HTC Magic and changing to custom firmwares so I do have some experience with changing firmware etc. But recently I got a Vodafone HTC Legend and I want to debrand it I came across instructions on how to do it but I wanted to know a bit more about the HBOOT, Radio versions etc so I have got my handset details at hand if someone could give me a hand please
HBOOT Details
LEGEND UNKNOWN SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.43.001
MICROP-0016
TOUCH PANEL-SYN07_0103
RADIO-7.08.35.21
Software Info
Firmware - 2.1-update1
Baseband - 47.39.35.09U_7.08.35.21
Kernel - 2.6.29-5f084974
build number - 2.05.161.1 CL191838 release-keys
Software - 2.05.161.1
Browser - WebKit 3.1
I wa planning on debranding to a non-vodafone Legend software as the Vodafone software has a bug with the SMS where it always shows the old messages first and have to scroll to the end.
I have downloaded the following stock RUU ROMs and wanted to know which one to use for here in the UK
RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7.08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe
RUU_Legend_hTC_Asia_HK_CHT_2.06.708.2_Radio_47.39.35.09_7.08.35.21_release_136396_signed.exe
RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7. 08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe
That one
Or root and use CM.
That issue with the SMS is really annoying. I am with Vodafone aswell. Is debranding the only way to resolve it?
That or downgrade the Vodafone branded ROM. It's the same process, just use a different RUU...
TheGrammarFreak said:
RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7. 08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe
That one
Or root and use CM.
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Just to say I did go and change my ROM from te vodafone branded one to this HTC one, I didn't want to root and try different ROMs as I got myself in a bit of a loop when I had the Magic and couldn't find a stable enough ROM that did what I wanted.
bg999 said:
That issue with the SMS is really annoying. I am with Vodafone aswell. Is debranding the only way to resolve it?
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The method I used was
1, create goldcard
2, downgraded to 1.31.405.5
3, upgraded to RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7. 08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe
and now I have the a great ROM without any Vodafone adjustments and NO Vodafone SMS issues.
Gavincol78 said:
The method I used was
1, create goldcard
2, downgraded to 1.31.405.5
3, upgraded to RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7. 08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe
and now I have the a great ROM without any Vodafone adjustments and NO Vodafone SMS issues.
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The SMS bug wasn't introduced by Vodafone, it was HTC. Also, you could've gone straight from whatever ROM you had to RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7. 08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe. No need for the 1.31 version in the middle.
TheGrammarFreak said:
The SMS bug wasn't introduced by Vodafone, it was HTC. Also, you could've done straight from whatever ROM you had to RUU_Legend_HTC_WWE_2.03.405.3_Radio_47.39.35.09_7. 08.35.21_release_130330_signed.exe. No need for the 1.31 version in the middle.
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I was just following the instructions found on here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=671520 but yes looking back I might of been able to just use the 2.03.405.3 RRU but I had read elsewhere that because I was already on a 2.x ROM I had to downgrade first
Gavincol78 said:
but I had read elsewhere that because I was already on a 2.x ROM I had to downgrade first
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Only need the downgrade if you want to root
Swyped from my HTC Legend using XDA App
nutunited said:
Only need the downgrade if you want to root
Swyped from my HTC Legend using XDA App
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I had read the following quote from another thread
Kwen said:
On 2.x firmwares, you'll have to downgrade first using the following:
[HOWTO] DOWNGRADE to 1.31 which you can then root for Legend 2.1
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=671520&page=8
as because a few previous members experienced issues when transferring from 1 ROM to another I took the longer and safest route but reading the end of that thread it does look like it is possible to of flashed directly though but I am glad I took the safest route
Gavincol78 said:
...but I am glad I took the safest route
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You did what I'd have done. It's only in retrospect we see the shortcuts. It's what learning is. You did the right thing.
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!
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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!
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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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.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
Hi everyone.
I have a two questions about the XTC clip that I can't find an answer to using search.
When I purchased the phone it came with the unrootable hboot and Android 2.2.1.
I have sourced a HTC clip and will be unlocking my Wildfire today. Once unlocked will I need to flash an older version of hboot - to then allow me to install a custom rom? or can I just install a custom rom as soon as it's done?
My second question is has anyone actually done this and can confirm it works?
Thanks!
xtc clip -> s-off ->
downgrade phone with ruu rom -> hboot 0.8 ->
unrEVOked for root ->
costum rom.
The phone is now set to s off!
Know where I can get the Rom to downgrade?
Thanks!
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Adam ->
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Buzz/
aman_idrish said:
Hi adam
i am also using wildfire 2.2.1 but i can't root my phone
pls any downloading link for XTC-CLIP so i am root my phone
thanks
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Dude it is a HARDWARE BOX!
aman_idrish
you really need to stop what youre doing. If you already could read, you would already know that you cant download xtc clip. Its an item you BUY on http://www.xtcclip.com and not a piece of software.
And NO it does not help asking the same questions 10 times, and then starting making private messages to people asking the same questions.
Now, start to grow up, use the search buttom and search for help, like the most of us. If you cant do that then I'm not sure you should ever bought a phone like android where you can make so many changes.
If you ever get it rooted, what can we then experience from you ? Questions about how you repair it from the disasters you have applied it ?
So start searching...... the answers are there including those you ask all the time. They have been answered.
@3xeno
can you tell me where i can download a softice, i'm really in the mood for one, but i cant find anything about it even though i've searched the forum ???? pls
p.s. it's not really hardware, its soft-ice
DenKofAnd said:
Adam ->
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Buzz/
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hi adam
i am already download RUU_Buzz_hTC_Asia_India_1.25.720.1_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_142213_signed.exe
but ERROR[140]:BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR
i am already download RUU_Buzz_hTC_Asia_India_1.25.720.1_Radio_13.45.55. 24_3.35.15.31_release_142213_signed.exe
but ERROR[140]:BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR
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And you're surpriced ?????????????
DenKofAnd said:
Adam ->
url
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Cheers mate, Will get one installed now!
glad to hear you're getting a phone thats rooted again
Actually,
I have absolutely no idea which one I need to install! I assume it will be one below 2.2 from the UK but that's where I get lost!
Help is appreciated
Thanks for the input so far!
I think this will take you back to the first official rom of wildfire
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Buz...45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130814_signed.exe
DenKofAnd said:
I think this will take you back to the first official rom of wildfire
url
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Thanks,
Downloading it at the moment - Thanks very much for the help. So I'm right in thinking this will downgrade my current hboot to a previous version - which will then let me install Cyanogen and other custom roms?
This is my first HTC phone so I have never actually rooted one before!
Hope this works.
Adam_BSR said:
Thanks,
Downloading it at the moment - Thanks very much for the help. So I'm right in thinking this will downgrade my current hboot to a previous version - which will then let me install Cyanogen and other custom roms?
This is my first HTC phone so I have never actually rooted one before!
Hope this works.
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You're right that should work and unrevoked to get nandroid.
Then cm7 or what ever you want.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
Everything is done! Worked like a charm!
Thanks everyone
youre welcome, glad to have been able to help
Enjoy
No need of downgrade or Unrevoked if already S-OFF
Sorry to "disappoint" you guys but there is no need to downgrade & Unrevoked at all, if the smart is set to S-OFF.
Explanation is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12188132&postcount=15
NOTE: The method is successfully tested on several smarts.
If you want to suck the MAX of Wildfire try CyanogenMod 7 RC2 (need to reflash the radio to fix GPS), or better wait a while for stable release - coming soon.
DenKofAnd said:
I think this will take you back to the first official rom of wildfire
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Buz...45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130814_signed.exe
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hi sir Denkof how to know the righ RUU rom for me? i bought this here in philippines. and made in taiwan please can you help me..
hi, same question how do i know which one of ruu files should i download?
i bought my wf on feburary, and i updated to 2.2.1 by ota. today i've got my wf s-off, so i decided to downgrade hboot but i have no idea which one should i download to go back to android 2.1 and hboot 0.80, please help i;ve waited way too long ^^
i've forgot, i am from Poland if that matters
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?