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[Q] Kernel Issues and HBOOT

Hey all. I've been unable to flash any kernels except for the stock one and Baconbits. All others but my phone in a perpetual bootloop. I'm using compatible kernels, but it seems any that write a boot.img makes this happen (though I may be wrong on that). Does this have anything to do with the fact I have HBOOT Version .82? I've noticed in most people's screenshots that after they did S-Off, they have .76. Could this be the issue and if so, ho can I downgrade it? Thanks!

Anyone? I've looked around but haven't heard anything with this specific problem.
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0.76 is the engineering hboot for the G2, with S-OFF. I recommend though that you look at the new "gfree" method of getting S-OFF, which also gives you SIM unlock, SuperCID etc. It's much safer than the eng hboot, though the eng hboot does have some extra functionality.

I don't need the SIM unlock, so I didn't think the gfree method was needed. With that though, I'm on HBOOT .82, and have S-OFF. How can I get it to .76 and S-OFF?

You've got a G2, not a DZ, right ? I'm not sure how you can have the .82 HBOOT and have S-OFF unless you've run gfree ? I might be missing something though.
The gfree method is a much safer way of getting S-OFF, even if you don't need to SIM unlock.

steviewevie said:
You've got a G2, not a DZ, right ? I'm not sure how you can have the .82 HBOOT and have S-OFF unless you've run gfree ? I might be missing something though.
The gfree method is a much safer way of getting S-OFF, even if you don't need to SIM unlock.
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Yes I have a G2, and I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965 to get S-OFF. Am I supposed to have .82? The reason I doubted myself in the first place is that all the screenshots I've seen people have .76 and S-OFF.

phoenx06 said:
Yes I have a G2, and I used this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965 to get S-OFF. Am I supposed to have .82? The reason I doubted myself in the first place is that all the screenshots I've seen people have .76 and S-OFF.
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I can only assume there's another engineering hboot version, at 0.82 with S-OFF for the G2 ? Sorry, having a DZ myself I'm not so familiar with the exact HBOOT levels on the G2 (since that's one difference from the DZ), but I'm sure someone else can help you with that shortly.
I recommend using gfree though, because with a proper radio S-OFF (not a kind of "fake" S-OFF via HBOOT) it will be a lot easier to recover your phone if somehow you semi-brick it.

steviewevie said:
I can only assume there's another engineering hboot version, at 0.82 with S-OFF for the G2 ? Sorry, having a DZ myself I'm not so familiar with the exact HBOOT levels on the G2 (since that's one difference from the DZ), but I'm sure someone else can help you with that shortly.
I recommend using gfree though, because with a proper radio S-OFF (not a kind of "fake" S-OFF via HBOOT) it will be a lot easier to recover your phone if somehow you semi-brick it.
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but what if i don't want to sim-unlock it? or do u have an option to opt-out the other unlocks?

If you use the gfree program its all automated for you. However you CAN do it manually by following the directions in the wiki. You would really need to understand what you are doing before you try to skip steps to only turn s off. Is there some reason you really dont want sim unlocked?
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shortlived said:
If you use the gfree program its all automated for you. However you CAN do it manually by following the directions in the wiki. You would really need to understand what you are doing before you try to skip steps to only turn s off. Is there some reason you really dont want sim unlocked?
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well im rooted now with very detailed help from unlockr.com (w/o SIM unlock).. and i dont care for sim unlock at this time since im not leaving the county or switching carriers anytime soon.. so yea.

J-Hop2o6 said:
well im rooted now with very detailed help from unlockr.com (w/o SIM unlock).. and i dont care for sim unlock at this time since im not leaving the county or switching carriers anytime soon.. so yea.
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So did you install the engineering hboot to get S-OFF ? Because if not, I highly recommend gfree. It's safe and it'll put your phone into a better state if anything bad does happen to it in the future (e.g. semi-brick), even if you don't want the SIM unlock. It gives you a proper radio S-OFF, the engineering hboot is kind of a fake S-OFF (because it reports S-OFF even though the radio is actually still S-ON).

Noob questions.

Hi, so I've been reading the forums for a while, trying to figure out how to root my DHD correctly, as well as installing a custom ROM..
I have Software Number 1.37.771.3
I assume this does not need to be downgraded, but just want assurance. Alll the downgrades need to be from 1.72.XXX.X
What is the most popular custom ROM to install?
What does flashing new radios do? And are they necessary?
What does S-Off do?
How will I be able to install my stock ROM back once I install a custom rom?
I know some of these question can be found by searching, but some parts are not clear to me.
Thanks.

Hiya, 1.37 does not need to be downgraded so you CAN root that.
The most popular roms I believe are either ARHD or rcmix hd (but it is down to personal preference, some roms give you things some others don't/can't)
Once you install a custom rom, sometimes you need to install a different radio to get better battery life, gps signal etc etc.
Radio s-off gives you the ability to install a custom Rom on Ur dhd, I'm not sure if its true but I think it is a MUST if you wanna install a Rom.
Eng s-off is needed to flash a radio, but you only have to have eng s-off if you wanna flash a radio.
You can just radio s-off to install a custom Rom and not have to have eng s-off to install a radio.
You can get back to stock by flashing the branded/unbranded ruu through your computer (its easier that way, I had trouble doing it through SD card last night,just run the exe. File through computer and follow the commands) , it will get rid of custom Rom, eng s-off, custom recovery and root all in one go, so all you need to do after is temp root and radio s-on, and you should be back to stock. Or you can do a nandroid backup (someone jump in cos not too clear on this point either)
If anyone wants to jump in and say if I got it wrong please do, but that's what I done last night.
Is your handset branded by any chance mate?
Cos what I done last night was flash the WWE unbranded Rom and now I'm unbranded, cos I used to be branded by vodafone, now all the vodafone crap and stuff has gone from mine.
Oh also you might wanna check before you start whether u can get your hands on a branded Rom cos if you have trouble with handset and need to send it back then your gonna wanna get it completely back to normal.
Anyway hope this helped and if you need anything there's lots of people on here that will help you as best they can.
Good luck ;-)
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The most popular ROM is probably either LeeDroid HD, Android Revolution HD or CyanogenMod
Flashing a different radio is not usually required but can give you better performance.
S-off lets you install custom ROMs of your DHD, you cant flash a radio and Im pretty sure you cant flash a ROM without S-off.
The stock ROM (version 1.32.405.6) can be downloaded from CyanogenMods downloads page. Link
This might be useful too. Link
Also HTC Ace was the codename for the Desire HD so if you see HTC Ace anywhere its the right phone.

ARHD 3.5 has just been released.

This was exactly the thread I was looking for, I've been reading these forums for the last week trying to get my head around all the information. Im guessing once you understand all the procedures it starts coming a bit more naturally, doing my first flash tomorrow

Rawrpaw said:
This was exactly the thread I was looking for, I've been reading these forums for the last week trying to get my head around all the information. Im guessing once you understand all the procedures it starts coming a bit more naturally, doing my first flash tomorrow
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Good luck mate, I did my first one last week, it was nerve wracking lol some people like me need a little more help and clarification from more knowledgeable members on here.
But we all in the same boat innit, just don't start too many threads on it cos you'll end up getting a warning like me, it was harsh but I'm gonna have to accept it looool anyways good luck and if u need any help just ask.
And make sure you follow all the steps to the point, cos you could end up with some unrectifiable problems ;-)
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dazza_84 said:
You can get back to stock by flashing the branded/unbranded ruu through your computer (its easier that way, I had trouble doing it through SD card last night,just run the exe. File through computer and follow the commands) , it will get rid of custom Rom, eng s-off, custom recovery and root all in one go, so all you need to do after is temp root and radio s-on, and you should be back to stock. Or you can do a nandroid backup (someone jump in cos not too clear on this point either)
If anyone wants to jump in and say if I got it wrong please do, but that's what I done last night.
Is your handset branded by any chance mate?
Cos what I done last night was flash the WWE unbranded Rom and now I'm unbranded, cos I used to be branded by vodafone, now all the vodafone crap and stuff has gone from mine.
Oh also you might wanna check before you start whether u can get your hands on a branded Rom cos if you have trouble with handset and need to send it back then your gonna wanna get it completely back to normal.
Anyway hope this helped and if you need anything there's lots of people on here that will help you as best they can.
Good luck ;-)
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hi, thanks for the reply, what you said has helped
yeah, my phone is branded to three. will i be able to use a stock rom given by the person on post 3? or will i have to get a branded rom from three?
thanks

roshh said:
hi, thanks for the reply, what you said has helped
yeah, my phone is branded to three. will i be able to use a stock rom given by the person on post 3? or will i have to get a branded rom from three?
thanks
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It depends what you wanna do, if you wanna unbrand your phone use the WWE ruu, if you wanna return Ur phone back to the way it was then use a official 3 branded Rom, and as you know if you want a particular custom Rom then just flash one of those.
I got my WWE ruu from xmoo's thread, it has a whole list of different ruu versions, so just pick the one you want but I suggest going for the 1.32 xx3 cos you can still root that version if you wanted to.
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[Q] Rooting with the latest bootloader (from canadian panache) on

Ok so I did a stupid thing and ran the exe file of the canadian version gb sense leak and ended up with latest botloader, radio and everything and lost root. Now though I still see S-OFF on bootloader I am unable to root using non-visionary gfree method described at this link. I get stuck at step 9 while trying to gain temporary root. I see "Forked #### childs", reset terminal but when i try to launch terminal again it wont open and phone becomes very very slow and sometimes freezes.
Could someone please guide how to root this guy again (if at all its possible as yet)? I have attached a screenshot from the bootloader screen.
I like this rom though, its so smooth and of course I can live with it but I cooked my own version of it removing all the bloats and replacing a few things ( I hate music app on this - forgets shuffle settings every now and then) and wanted to try it

Haha that's a bit funny. You may have to wait for the phone to be released and rooted.
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kimbernator said:
Haha that's a bit funny. You may have to wait for the phone to be released and rooted.
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Ohh man. But its good that its being releasing this week by mobilicity. I guess I have to wait for a dev to purchase that phone
EDIT: Unless its really a judgement day this Saturday. Either way, I would be a happy man (or a happy zombie)

chem.manish said:
Ohh man. But its good that its being releasing this week by mobilicity. I guess I have to wait for a dev to purchase that phone
EDIT: Unless its really a judgement day this Saturday. Either way, I would be a happy man (or a happy zombie)
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Ugh, don't even get me started on that theory...

kimbernator said:
Ugh, don't even get me started on that theory...
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Lol,sum reason found that comment funny....
Mytouch 4g-white
Permrooted s-off
Root Method-gfree
CWR-3.0.2.4
Rom-Royalginger v2.1
Kernel-Ckisgen~smartass~v1.2

Root by SuperOneClick, using Gingerbreak method. Look in Nexus forums, if you want more guidance on that. Should be as simple as downloading SuperOneClick, enabling ADB debugging on the device, connecting it and running SOC.

Thanks Jack! Will give it a try.

If you have S=OFF, you should be able to flash custom recovery (ClockworkMod) via fastboot and then flash whatever rooted ROM you want. Do you want this particular ROM you have right now for any reason? If not, just flash something else.

SuperOneClick using gingerbreak does not work.
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AbbaSou said:
If you have S=OFF, you should be able to flash custom recovery (ClockworkMod) via fastboot and then flash whatever rooted ROM you want. Do you want this particular ROM you have right now for any reason? If not, just flash something else.
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Sorry for sounding like noob but how do I flash CWM via fastboot?

nevermid. found option94's guide to install cwm through adb. but still it doesnt work, i get "remote: not allowed". I guess I dont have true S-OFF even though bootloader shows S-OFF.

This is resolved...

Care to expand on the solution please? This may help someone else...

Sure. Flashed hboot-flashable stock 2.2.1 image from this thread then rooted (used SuperOneClick this time) and back on rooted custom gb sense.

So can you get true S-Off like in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
with the Panache?
I just bought a Mytouch from Newegg, and the only thing that bugs me about it is the Mytouch logo. Also, i feel I can rely on Newegg a little better for Warranty claims, than Mobilicity's "approximated 1 month till we get your something, not sure what phone" for my N1.
'Scuse the rant
But seriously, isn't it harder to root/mod the Panache? Thats the feeling i have gotten. What about your SLCD and EMMC versions?
Thanks for your advice on this.
Edit: At this price point I'm not sure if it matters to some, but the Panache with taxes costs $90 more than the Newegg Mytouch with free shipping and tax. $564 vs $474

ROM_Guest said:
So can you get true S-Off like in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858996
with the Panache?
I just bought a Mytouch from Newegg, and the only thing that bugs me about it is the Mytouch logo. Also, i feel I can rely on Newegg a little better for Warranty claims, than Mobilicity's "approximated 1 month till we get your something, not sure what phone" for my N1.
'Scuse the rant
But seriously, isn't it harder to root/mod the Panache? Thats the feeling i have gotten. What about your SLCD and EMMC versions?
Thanks for your advice on this.
Edit: At this price point I'm not sure if it matters to some, but the Panache with taxes costs $90 more than the Newegg Mytouch with free shipping and tax. $564 vs $474
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As of yet the Panache has not been rooted nor has the new bootloader been cracked.

Thank you again mr mystery.
Thats too bad. It is a beautiful phone.

panache not rooted yes as its pretty new, give some time.
panache bootloader is different story as i myself is using MT4G on panache ROM that i flashed using the RUU.
i had S-off before so thats why maybe but atleast on mt4g u can get root using gingerbreak. if u manage to use the RUU by mistake.

HTC Panache RUU on glacier rooted.

Ok after reading that I can go back to default RUU. I used the panache RUU, then tried visionary, didn't work.
Then I tried gingerbreak and it gave me error telling me to manualy reboot to check if SU is there. I rebooted removing battery..... And vola... super user was installed.I got rooted. Just installed Rom manager to flash recovery and all is fine.
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Have you flashed any roms?
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Don't want to use custom as I'm very happy with stock . But as clockwork is installed, it should be fine. Using adfree, market access. Both needed root.
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Did you do anything to get s off?
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No it was already s-off
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Could you please point me to the HTC Panache RUU file... I've searched all over, but cant seem to find it... My girls MT4G was stock, and got the TMO Gingerbread OTA. It soft bricked her phone (I can go into bootloader, fastboot, & when i attempt to power on, I get as far as the MyTouch 4G splash screen). Since it didn't have a custom recovery & was S-On, I'm pretty much stuck. I figure if at least this flashes, root, or no root, the phone will be functional again.. Please help...

Big-O said:
Could you please point me to the HTC Panache RUU file... I've searched all over, but cant seem to find it... My girls MT4G was stock, and got the TMO Gingerbread OTA. It soft bricked her phone (I can go into bootloader, fastboot, & when i attempt to power on, I get as far as the MyTouch 4G splash screen). Since it didn't have a custom recovery & was S-On, I'm pretty much stuck. I figure if at least this flashes, root, or no root, the phone will be functional again.. Please help...
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So you are saying she had a stock unrooted MT4G, and the OTA bricked her phone? Strange.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16646127#post16646127
The RUU files for Mobilicity and Videotron are linked there. You might need a Gold Card to install, since the CID is different.
But overall, if the OTA bricked her S-ON device, I wonder if she just has the bad eMMC... and she was unlucky enough to discover that upon receiving an OTA.

The Dropbox link for Panache RUU doesn't work anymore. I've been looking for it but didn't find any.

How about the FileFactory link for the Mobilicity RUU?
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cb3...60.25_26.09.04.26_M_release_187963_signed.exe

Jack_R1 said:
The Dropbox link for Panache RUU doesn't work anymore. I've been looking for it but didn't find any.
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link has been restored, please re archive it somewhere, as i dont have glacier anymore, thus i dont require any files for mytouch 4g.
here is a multiupload link incase i remove the file in future.....
Links in this post

Thanks atifsh. I did the same.
My Multiupload link for the Videotron RUU is:
http://www.multiupload.com/IO4BA5ZHW3
Atifsh's link for the same file is:
http://www.multiupload.com/EWYDRO1642
Atifsh's link for the Mobilicity RUU is:
http://www.multiupload.com/JTPVNNDRME
And it is still also available at FileFactory:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cb3...60.25_26.09.04.26_M_release_187963_signed.exe

cmstlist said:
So you are saying she had a stock unrooted MT4G, and the OTA bricked her phone? Strange.
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When I worked for Sprint's Tech Support department, most calls I got when the Gingerbread update rolled out to the HTC Evo 4G, were regarding this. It happens.

RUU Bootloader update failure

I'm trying to update my ROM before I run the HTC unlocking steps on the bootloader section. For the MyTouch 4G, it says I need to do it and my carrier is listed in the list (DAVE CA). It starts fine and then pops up with error 131 CID Error. The phone is stock and I haven't done anything to it yet.
Current version 2.09.1800.1
To: 2.32.531.1
Anyone know what is causing this CID error and how I can fix it?
Thx.

fruv said:
I'm trying to update my ROM before I run the HTC unlocking steps on the bootloader section. For the MyTouch 4G, it says I need to do it and my carrier is listed in the list (DAVE CA). It starts fine and then pops up with error 131 CID Error. The phone is stock and I haven't done anything to it yet.
Current version 2.09.1800.1
To: 2.32.531.1
Anyone know what is causing this CID error and how I can fix it?
Thx.
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STOP!
Don't use HTC Dev. Are you on Froyo? If so, go to the development section of this forum and use the gfree thread (ultimate s-off) stickied there.
Everyone who goes through the htc-dev process comes back in here regretting it and goes ahead and roots the XDA way. Save yourself the trouble.

I assume you want to root your phone. Look up the "Mobilicity/Videotron Panache" thread.
If you don't want extra pain - don't use HTCDev unlock.

Jack_R1 said:
I assume you want to root your phone. Look up the "Mobilicity/Videotron Panache" thread.
If you don't want extra pain - don't use HTCDev unlock.
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I'm still trying to figure out which one he has. He has using an RUU, so I can see now why you said that. Thanks Jack!
OP, clarify whether you have a myTouch 4g or Panache, please.

estallings15 said:
I'm still trying to figure out which one he has. He has using an RUU, so I can see now why you said that. Thanks Jack!
OP, clarify whether you have a myTouch 4g or Panache, please.
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Panache. DAVE CA/Mobilicity version running stock Gingerbread. Was hoping that I wouldn't have to downgrade OSes but I guess I'll have to do that.
Thanks all.

You can avoid downgrading, but I strongly suggest you go that way instead of HTCDev-unlocking. It'll take very few ROM changes to get really annoyed by flashing boot.img manually.

Got it done following the dev guide.