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[GUIDE] [NS4G] Simple Root/Unroot

This guide is the easiest way to root and unroot your nexus s 4g. If you follow the instructions well you should be fine, included is odin and the files needed if something goes wrong, but it shouldn't as my 11 year old sister could follow them correctly. READ ENTIRE POST BEFORE ASKING QUESTIONS PLEASE.
If your pc doesn't recognize your phone in fastboot make sure your sdk is up to date including thirdparty installs, and download pdanet trial version and those drivers will work. get drivers here http://hotfile.com/dl/92897696/7ae5290/drivers.rar.html
or if your not comfortable installing drivers download pdanet here and install as it will automatically install drivers for you
http://www.junefabrics.com/android/download.php
ROOTING..................
Ok download the files attached and extract them. For the first part for rooting you will need the:
superuser.zip
recovery3101.img
-Ok put the superuser.zip on the sdcard of your phone.
-Power off phone, when off hold volume up and power button to get to bootloader.
-Go the the tools folder of your android sdk and open command prompt and enter the following command: (easiest way is to hold shift and right click on tools folder and hit the button that says "open command window here" then type these command...
fastboot devices (make sure your device shows up, if not your drivers aren't installed)
fastboot oem unlock
-this will unlock the bootloader and you should follow the prompt and accept (volume up, then power button)
-Some have reported unlocking the bootloader erases sdcard..if so when you reboot after unlocking make sure to put superuser.zip back on sdcard.
-this should reboot your phone, now power off, when off hold volume up and then power button to get back to bootloader.
-place the recovery3101.img in the tools folder and type the following command
fastboot flash recovery recovery3101.img
-You should see it say flash ok in the command prompt, now scroll down (on phone) to recovery and hit the power button (ok button)
-Go to flash zip from sdcard and select the superuser.zip and let it flash.
-when done reboot phone, sign into google accnt, download rom manager, open up rom manager go down to All clockworkmod recoverys and flash 3.1.0 (the newest recovery doesn't work for me as my phone can't get into recovery that is why we are flashing the other one )
-All set you can flash other roms, MAKE SURE TO CREATE BACKUP OF YOUR CURRENT STOCK ROOTED ROM FIRST.
UNROOTING.........
Get files http://www.4shared.com/file/N5g8Hav_/root.html?]
-download and extract files, we will be using odin, the 3 tar files.
-extract tar files to desktop along with odin.
-run odin and in the files section select the boxes bootloader, pda, phone.
-click the buttons next to each and direct it to the .tar files we extracted to desktop, so....
click the bootloader box, direct it to sph-d720-bootloader.tar ...then..
click the pda button direct it toward the sph-d720-pda.tar....then..
click the phone button and direct it toward sph-d720-phone.tar....
-now turn off your phone, when off hold volume up and volume down buttons simultaneously, then quickly press the power button....a huge yellow triangle will pop up and say "downloading'.......
plug your phone via usb to computer....odin should automatically see it.....click the start button in odin and let it do its thing and bam...all set.
If you want stock recovery too place the recovery.img in tools folder, open command prompt..type the following command..
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Done.

Ill give this a try when I get home....but I'm sure you need to make sure you have all the correct drivers installed...or when you run the fast boo command it won't recognize your phone is connected.

Subbed for when I have time.
Since the NS4G doesn't have a SD Card where do you put the superuser zip?

This will work for the 3g version, correct?
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk

yes it should work for 3g

where the files to download?dont see the links

dodgeram02 said:
where the files to download?dont see the links
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Links are right under the post, i'll post the unroot guide tonight as i am at work and cannot do it.

need some help..when i hook my phone to my computer which has windows vista 32..i get a found new hardware that pops up SM BUS CONTROLLER..why is that..but if i go into my DEVICE MANAGER under OTHER DEVICES it has a question mark next to SM BUS CONTROLLER...and at the top of the list i do have ANDROID PHONE.when i expand that there is ANDROID COMPOSITE ADB INTERFACE...this crap is driving me crazy tried everything....HELP.....

I have rooted a EVO IPHONE AND ETC..but for some reason I just cant get this thing to root or to comunnicate to my computer.

MAKE SURE PDANET IS INSTALLED http://api.viglink.com/api/click?fo...ers&txt=http://www.fileserve.com/file/5bgRBX5
OR HERE http://hotfile.com/dl/92897696/7ae5290/drivers.rar.html

dodgeram02 said:
need some help..when i hook my phone to my computer which has windows vista 32..i get a found new hardware that pops up SM BUS CONTROLLER..why is that..but if i go into my DEVICE MANAGER under OTHER DEVICES it has a question mark next to SM BUS CONTROLLER...and at the top of the list i do have ANDROID PHONE.when i expand that there is ANDROID COMPOSITE ADB INTERFACE...this crap is driving me crazy tried everything....HELP.....
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install pda net before doing this root process..

ok i got it figured out but when i do the RECOVERY STEP I GET A "!"IN A TRIANGLE.

-place the recovery.img in the tools folder and type the following command
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
-You should see it say flash ok in the command prompt, now scroll down (on phone) to recovery and hit the power button (ok button)
this part isnt workin for me.........

dodgeram02 said:
ok i got it figured out but when i do the RECOVERY STEP I GET A "!"IN A TRIANGLE.
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redownload the files....
Just in case i reuploaded the recover.img and named it recovery3101.img
place in tools folder and type
fastboot flash recovery recovery3101.img
and should flash just fine...

DUDE YOUR THE MAN!!!!!!GOT R DONE...you been very helpful....out of trying all the other damn ROOTING GUIDES yours was the FASTEST AND THE EASIEST......Thanks bud!!!!

dodgeram02 said:
DUDE YOUR THE MAN!!!!!!GOT R DONE...you been very helpful....out of trying all the other damn ROOTING GUIDES yours was the FASTEST AND THE EASIEST......Thanks bud!!!!
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No problem.

I can't seem to get this to work. I have Win7 64 and I used PDAnet to install the drivers but when I get to the part where I have to type "fastboot oem unlock" the command prompt just says < waiting for device > and there is nothing on the Nexus S 4g other than the normal fastboot options for me to select.

DarkManX4lf said:
I can't seem to get this to work. I have Win7 64 and I used PDAnet to install the drivers but when I get to the part where I have to type "fastboot oem unlock" the command prompt just says < waiting for device > and there is nothing on the Nexus S 4g other than the normal fastboot options for me to select.
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Make sure you installed the right drivers....reboot computer, make sure you opened the command prompt in the tools folder as that is where the fastboot commands are located....also it will automatically reboot in the "unlock bootloader menu" you don't select anything...until that menu comes up..make sure your sdk is updated as well..even third party installs..

I want to thank you, these are great instructions so far. I have been trying for days, got my phone unlocked by a mistake, had to Odin back (came from Epic so know and love that system), but it stayed unlocked.
I cannot get it rooted. Used your instructions and get to second part - cannot install fasboot recovery.
My files are in tools listed as recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-crespo4g. I ran fastboot, came up with a large square of instructions, not ok, with command and option. So I tried again. nothing
Then went to phone with it connected, tried to select from card the su file. It goes to yellow triangle and finally get back to a reboot.
I am so close, can you help with what I am doing wrong? It is not rooted and cannot get it to do anything.

nmoreman said:
I want to thank you, these are great instructions so far. I have been trying for days, got my phone unlocked by a mistake, had to Odin back (came from Epic so know and love that system), but it stayed unlocked.
I cannot get it rooted. Used your instructions and get to second part - cannot install fasboot recovery.
My files are in tools listed as recovery-clockwork-3.1.0.1-crespo4g. I ran fastboot, came up with a large square of instructions, not ok, with command and option. So I tried again. nothing
Then went to phone with it connected, tried to select from card the su file. It goes to yellow triangle and finally get back to a reboot.
I am so close, can you help with what I am doing wrong? It is not rooted and cannot get it to do anything.
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MAKE SURE IT IS UNLOCK BY TYPING
FASTBOOT OEM UNLOCK
JUST TO BE SURE ITS UNLOCKED.
to open the command prompt for fastboot when you see the tools folder in android sdk folder hold shift, right click on tools folder and choose option "open comand prompt here"
first use the recovery3101.img i provided. Flash that by typing
fastboot flash recovery recovery3101.img
command prompt will say flash ok...look at your phone..scroll down to recovery option and hit the power button..should load you into clockwork recovery....let me know if you get that far..

[Q] MY HTC WILDFIRE bricked

i rooted my mobile using alpharev and it turned my s-off and installed clockwork recovery mod 3.0.0.6 ,later i downloaded cynogen mod 7, and while updating it hung on now it is not at all booting it just shows htc in boot screev and reeboots again and again pls help me

Go back into recovery, wipe data and cache and the reflash CM7

Its definitely not bricked, so dont worry. Firstly, make sure you have wiped all data in Clockworkmod (Wipe Data / Factory Reset Option, Wipe Cache Partition also Format /system under Advanced). Once you have done this, try reflashing the CM7 ROM File. It should work. Reboot into Recovery by turning off your phone, pressing Vol Down + Power, Navigating to Recovery, and Pressing Power Button on it.
If it still fails, it would be better to use an updated version of Clockworkmod Recovery. This solved the bootloop issue for a few users.

3xeno said:
Its definitely not bricked, so dont worry. Firstly, make sure you have wiped all data in Clockworkmod (Wipe Data / Factory Reset Option, Wipe Cache Partition also Format /system under Advanced). Once you have done this, try reflashing the CM7 ROM File. It should work. Reboot into Recovery by turning off your phone, pressing Vol Down + Power, Navigating to Recovery, and Pressing Power Button on it.
If it still fails, it would be better to use an updated version of Clockworkmod Recovery. This solved the bootloop issue for a few users.
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i tried it several times it says installing update and it again hangs pls help

3xeno said:
Its definitely not bricked, so dont worry. Firstly, make sure you have wiped all data in Clockworkmod (Wipe Data / Factory Reset Option, Wipe Cache Partition also Format /system under Advanced). Once you have done this, try reflashing the CM7 ROM File. It should work. Reboot into Recovery by turning off your phone, pressing Vol Down + Power, Navigating to Recovery, and Pressing Power Button on it.
If it still fails, it would be better to use an updated version of Clockworkmod Recovery. This solved the bootloop issue for a few users.
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i tried it several times i removed my battery again booted to recoverymod wipe data/reset factory reset then install from sd card then i choosed the zib file .it then shows installing updating then it hangs pls pls pls help

i tried but it still hangs saying installing update and hangs on

Nivin Abraham said:
i tried but it still hangs saying installing update and hangs on
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Please don't multi post. Update your Clockworkmod Recovery then. The guide can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14693680

I had nothing but trouble using recorver 3.0.0.6 . Recovery 3.1.0.2 amd 2.5.07 have worked flawless for me though.

could u pls tell me how to update Clockworkmod Recovery , i downloaded ur file but i dont know how to update it

could u pls tell me how to update Clockworkmod Recovery

- First, Download the attachment in that thread, Place it somewhere, like on your C Drive, in a Folder called Fastboot.
- Then, Download the Updated Clockworkmod Recovery (Again linked in that thread). Extract the Recovery.img file from within the Zip file and place it in the Fastboot folder created in the step before.
- Connect your Wildfire to your PC. Turn it off, and turn on in HBoot Mode. (When your phone is switched off, then Press Vol Down + Power Simultaneously. Then, Navigate to Fastboot using the Volume Keys, and Press the Power Button. Your Wildfire is now in Fastboot Mode.
- Then, Open Command Prompt, and put in the following. (I am assuming your folder is created in C > Fastboot)
cd\
cd Fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(In the third step, I am assuming that the file name of the updated Clockworkmod Recovery is recovery.img) It will show two steps - Sending Recovery, and Writing Recovery. After this is done, your phone has the newer version of Clockworkmod Recovery and you can flash the ROM all over again and test.

3xeno said:
- First, Download the attachment in that thread, Place it somewhere, like on your C Drive, in a Folder called Fastboot.
- Then, Download the Updated Clockworkmod Recovery (Again linked in that thread). Extract the Recovery.img file from within the Zip file and place it in the Fastboot folder created in the step before.
- Connect your Wildfire to your PC. Turn it off, and turn on in HBoot Mode. (When your phone is switched off, then Press Vol Down + Power Simultaneously. Then, Navigate to Fastboot using the Volume Keys, and Press the Power Button. Your Wildfire is now in Fastboot Mode.
- Then, Open Command Prompt, and put in the following. (I am assuming your folder is created in C > Fastboot)
cd\
cd Fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(In the third step, I am assuming that the file name of the updated Clockworkmod Recovery is recovery.img) It will show two steps - Sending Recovery, and Writing Recovery. After this is done, your phone has the newer version of Clockworkmod Recovery and you can flash the ROM all over again and test.
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pls dude dont get mad i am just frustrated dude i seriously dont know how to open command prompt. i did all the steps u asked me to do. i downloaded the file which u asked me to do i saved it in c/fast boot then extracted the file recovery-clockwork-3.2.0.0-j_r0dd_mod-buzz.img then i switched on my mobile in hboot mode then connected myusb cable to it, it showed hboot usb then i selected fastboot.
now it shows fastboot usb and these r the options given below
bootloader
reboot
reboot bootloader
power down
i seriously dont know how to open command prompt ur the only one who could help me so pls help me with all due respect

Nivin Abraham said:
pls dude dont get mad i am just frustrated dude i seriously dont know how to open command prompt. i did all the steps u asked me to do. i downloaded the file which u asked me to do i saved it in c/fast boot then extracted the file recovery-clockwork-3.2.0.0-j_r0dd_mod-buzz.img then i switched on my mobile in hboot mode then connected myusb cable to it, it showed hboot usb then i selected fastboot.
now it shows fastboot usb and these r the options given below
bootloader
reboot
reboot bootloader
power down
i seriously dont know how to open command prompt ur the only one who could help me so pls help me with all due respect
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i downloaded only the updated clockworkmod recovery ,i dont know which (Download the attachment in that thread) i dont know which file ur asking me to download from that thread

Nivin Abraham said:
pls dude dont get mad i am just frustrated dude i seriously dont know how to open command prompt. i did all the steps u asked me to do. i downloaded the file which u asked me to do i saved it in c/fast boot then extracted the file recovery-clockwork-3.2.0.0-j_r0dd_mod-buzz.img then i switched on my mobile in hboot mode then connected myusb cable to it, it showed hboot usb then i selected fastboot.
now it shows fastboot usb and these r the options given below
bootloader
reboot
reboot bootloader
power down
i seriously dont know how to open command prompt ur the only one who could help me so pls help me with all due respect
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Command Prompt is to be opened on your Windows PC. Not on your mobile. Once you have entered into Fastboot Mode and your Wildfire is connected to your PC, thats all you need to do.
Open Start Menu. Then Select Run. Then type "cmd" (Without Quotes) and Press Enter. This will open the Command Prompt. Then follow what I said before.
(Note - If your folders name is fast boot, then replace fastboot in the commands above with fast boot. It's basically the name of your folder).
Rename the IMG file you extracted to Recovery.img, it will typing the command easier.
Lastly, my only request to you - Make only 1 post at a time. Others here are normal members and not someone with the full day free . When you continuously post something, its frustrating to read and I dont feel like replying anymore to that person.

3xeno said:
Command Prompt is to be opened on your Windows PC. Not on your mobile. Once you have entered into Fastboot Mode and your Wildfire is connected to your PC, thats all you need to do.
Open Start Menu. Then Select Run. Then type "cmd" (Without Quotes) and Press Enter. This will open the Command Prompt. Then follow what I said before.
(Note - If your folders name is fast boot, then replace fastboot in the commands above with fast boot. It's basically the name of your folder).
Rename the IMG file you extracted to Recovery.img, it will typing the command easier.
Lastly, my only request to you - Make only 1 post at a time. Others here are normal members and not someone with the full day free . When you continuously post something, its frustrating to read and I dont feel like replying anymore to that person.
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i opened command prompt and till the second step which u asked me to type was successfull
cd\
cd Fastboot
after this u asked me to type
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it says fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file.
i dont know how to proceed further ,i am really sorry for multi posting i am new to xda dude , i am terribly sorry pls forgive me

You need to have HTC driver for doing that. Install this iin your windows PC.
Link: http://db.tt/BOJCbnD
Go with the process after installing this.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

Nivin Abraham said:
i opened command prompt and till the second step which u asked me to type was successfull
cd\
cd Fastboot
after this u asked me to type
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
it says fastboot is not recognized as an internal or external command,operable program or batch file.
i dont know how to proceed further ,i am really sorry for multi posting i am new to xda dude , i am terribly sorry pls forgive me
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Dont worry about it. That was just my view.
Anyway, I hope the folder creation was correct. I hope that when you extracted the Android Win Tools folder into your C:\Fastboot folder, you deleted the original folder?
ie:, In your Fastboot folder, you shouldnt have any other folder/sub folder, and it must contain only these 4 files:
- adb.exe
- AdbWinApi.dll
- AdbWinUsbApi.dll
- Fastboot.exe
Once you have ensured this, then make sure you enter Fastboot mode on your Wildfire Correctly.
- Start HBoot mode
- Then Plug in the USB Cable
- Press Power Button, then another set 4 Options will appear, the first being Fastboot
- Then Press Power Button again
After this, try running the commands in command prompt again. Let me know how it goes.

And it you still face any issues with fastboot flashing, then see my sign for the post link to complete guide. Go there and download attached pc49img.zip and put it on your root of memory card (formatted previously with fat32 partition) . Then reboot to hboot menu to update the recovery. That's all.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

bharatgaddameedi said:
And it you still face any issues with fastboot flashing, then see my sign for the post link to complete guide. Go there and download attached pc49img.zip and put it on your root of memory card (formatted previously with fat32 partition) . Then reboot to hboot menu to update the recovery. That's all.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
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dude ur the man it worked i am so so so happy no words to express it showed
sending recovery
writing recovery

Nivin Abraham said:
dude ur the man it worked i am so so so happy no words to express it showed
sending recovery
writing recovery
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Great, Hope they were followed by the words "OK". If so, you have the new Recovery 3.2.0.0 on your Wildfire.
Getting the hang of Fastboot is very important IMO. It helps flashing Recoveries in 1 go, and, also helps restoring Nandroid Restores, among many other features. I am glad you have experienced it, and, not gone the "PC49IMG" way.

How I went from rooted stock 4.5.9.1 to Cyanogen Pre-Beta

Hey,
I am in the process of going from stock (rooted) GB and wanted to document my steps. I am not a developer, I have no idea what I am doing, everything here is from links/guides elsewhere.
If you know of a faster/easier way to do it, please respond and I will update as required!
How can I Backup text messages/missed calls etc to cyanogen?
My System:
AT&T Atrix 4g with Stock Gingerbread OTA update (rooted)
Windows 7 x64 laptop
Guide:
My general understanding is as follows:
1. Unlock Phone
2. Download and Install CWM
3. Install Cyanogen
1. To unlock the phone we need to first get a few applications installed, I am running windows 7 so below are the files.
RSDLite 5.3.1 link
x64 Windows drivers
AT&T Unlocker
After downloading, install the first two packages, the third package will be used to unlock your bootloader:
Open a command prompt window
On Windows, press Start and type “cmd” then press the enter button
Type the following command. Your directory will be the folder where you extracted the Fastboot package.
(Example: cd C:\Users\Kenneth\Desktop\fastboot-package)
cd your directory here
Power down your Atrix device
Hold the power button and the downward volume button until you see “Fastboot”
Let go of the buttons and press the upward volume button once
You will now see “Starting Fastboot protocol support”
Plug your device into a USB port in the back slot of your computer
Front slots sometimes do not have enough power to stay connected to the device.
Type the following command:
fastboot oem unlock
You will now receive a warning along with a unique device ID
Type the following commands using your unique device ID in place of the ####:
fastboot oem unlock ####
fastboot reboot
Wait for your device to reboot. Congratulations! You now have an unlocked bootloader!
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2. CWM
CWM Download
how to install:
Windows:
unzip recovery-en-goapk.zip to D:\
open a CMD in windows.
fastboot flash recovery D:\recovery-en-goapk.img
Linux:
unzip recovery-en-goapk.zip to you home
mot-fastboot flash recovery ~/recovery-en-goapk.img
mot-fastboot reboot
3. Install Cyanogenmod
Download:
Cyanogenmod *REQUIRED*
GOOGLE Applications *Install if you want Market, Gmail, etc*
Restart into CWM
Wipe Dalvik
Wipe cache
factory/data reset
flash pre-beta.zip
wipe Dalvik
wipe cache
factory data/reset
reboot
IT COULD TAKE A LONG TIME TO BOOT, JUST WAIT UP TO AN HOUR
*Cyanogenmod*
Thanks to OP's and posters in the following locations:
http://briefmobile.com/how-to-unlock-the-atrix-4g-bootloader
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136261
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138541
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1206026

was this honestly needed?

You forgot the part where you have to flash pudding, which will softbrick your phone temporarily. This happens to all phones on stock GB when attempting to unlock them.
RSD flash the pudding sbf
phone will error with 0x1000 No OS found
choose fastboot
enter the documented unlock commands

firefox3 said:
was this honestly needed?
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If it stops ONE person from asking for a guide on how to do this... it was needed.

how to install:
Windows:
unzip recovery-en-goapk.zip to D:\
open a CMD in windows.
fastboot flash recovery D:\recovery-en-goapk.img
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This section has always bothered me because it can be confusing. Instead of referencing D:\ at all simply telling users to extract the img to the folder where they've installed the fastboot package would be clearer. Also at least some mention should be made of the fact that there is now a second CWM option running around in the dev forum which works with rom manager. It can be installed in exactly the same way as Tenfar's but to get it to work with rom manager you need to install the generic rom manager CWM through rom manager first, and then install the CWM version available in the dev forum.

sjbayer3 said:
How can I Backup text messages/missed calls etc to cyanogen?
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search for mybackup root in the market. its free. =]

Congrats on being one of the few newbies who know how to read instructions.

It does help and I used rom manager to reinstall the updated version of cmr-at&t cmr- 4.0.1.4.atrix2 it has an sd.ext to view files in external sd and an. Asks if you want to delete s-ext during data factory reset just say no or you will ! fubar if that's were your .zip files are
Sent from outerspace from an unlocked alienv3 overclocked /faux123 kernel
Thanksyou. for all the great work !!!!!!!!
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[Guide] Unlocking HTC Desire HD using HTCDEV method and installing CyanogenMod

I'm pretty new here but as I documented the process of modding my own phone I thought I'd share it with you. I didn't invent any of these processes and this information is available from many different sources. I've tried to credit any source material that I've used verbatim. I am by no means an expert.
Please reply back with any corrections and I'll be happy to edit the post.
This guide describes how to take a HTC Desire HD (mine was fully patched with OTA updates including Sense 3.0), unlock it and install CyanogenMod onto it. It worked for me but it might not for you. I don't take any responsibility for you turning your phone into a brick!
Pro Tips
Remember, in any steps requiring the phone to be powered off, just give it a minute to make sure that it is properly turned off.
Understand what's happening! If you get what's going on, you've more chance of fixing it if it goes wrong. This process describes how to use HTCs official method to unlock the bootloader. This allows you to change the operating system on the phone. The phone contains a recovery system which we an engineer can boot into to replace the main operating system if it becomes unbootable. We are going to replace this stock recovery system with a modified one which allows us do fiddle about with the phone's internal partitions. Once we have the modified recovery system in place we use it backup the existing phone operating system and replace it with a modified one. We can also use it to restore the original one again if things go wrong.
Read all of the instructions properly first! Don't go off half-****ed!
As far as I'm aware you can't reverse the official HTC bootloader unlock (i.e put your phone back *exactly* as it was) and it may effect your warranty. You have been warned!
Unlock the Bootloader
INFO: You can use the HTCDEV unlock bootloader method from HTC as an 'official' means of unlocking the bootloader. Confused? Check out the official site: http://htcdev.com/bootloader/ I'm not going to describe it step by step here because HTC do that quite well enough themselves.
Quick tip. If when going from one step to another on the HTC website you come to a white screen, that may be because you've been logged out. Just go back to the first page, log in again, then go back to the last step you completed.
Another quick tip. Make sure you properly install everything HTC tells you to. We'll need it all later...
Installing recovery mode
INFO: The stock recovery mode itself is pretty basic and can't do much, so we need to replace it with a custom recovery image.
We're going to use the clockworkmod recovery image which you grab from here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/4518713/archive/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7.111102-j_r0dd_mod-ace.zip (originally seen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1118865)
Make sure that the fast boot mode on your phone is disabled. You can find this in your power settings menu.
If the phone is connected via a USB cable then unplug it.
Power off the phone using the power button and leave it alone for a minute.
INFO: To flash the new recovery image to the phone, you need to reboot the phone into the bootloader so that you can select a new image to boot. The bootloader is known as HBOOT.
Boot into HBOOT by holding down the 'volume down' button and pressing the power button.
By default FASTBOOT is selected so just press the power button to access it.
Attach the USB cable and note that FASTBOOT changes to FASTBOOT USB
On your PC open cmd prompt and cd to the platform-tools directory of the android sdk. Mine is at C:\Program Files (x86)\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>
Copy the .img file from the clockworkmod zip file we downloaded earlier to the platform-tools directory. Rename it recovery.img
Go to your command prompt and issue this command:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
INFO: The recovery image will then be written to your phone, and as long as everything went well you'll get a message saying OK.
Ensure that BOOTLOADER is selected in the HBOOT menu and press POWER button to select it. Now you're back at the HBOOT menu.
Use the volume buttons to highlight RECOVERY and press the power button to select it. After showing you the HTC logo, the phone should boot into recovery mode!
Backing up your phone
Using the volume buttons to select move to the 'backup and restore' option in the menu. Use power to select and use the backup option. This backs up your current phone setup to the SD card.
Select power off to turn off you phone. Leave it a few secs - select reboot system now.
When your phone is backup and running, mount it in mass storage mode and navigate to the root of your SD card. See the folder called 'clockworkmod'? copy that along with everything in it to your computer and put it somewhere safe. That's your backup. If needs be, you can use this backup your phone back to the original state!
Installing CyanogenMod (other mods may vary)
Mostly taken from http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_One:_Full_Update_Guide with some extra stuff that messed with me when I tried to do it.
Download the latest version of CyanogenMod from http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=stable&device=ace
Download the Google Apps for the device. http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version/Google_Apps
Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.
Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.
Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and the power button to select.
Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
And the option to wipe the Dalvik cache
Select Install zip from sdcard.
Select Choose zip from sdcard.
Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Select Install zip from sdcard
Select Choose zip from sdcard
Select the Google apps zip
These extra steps seem to have been required by people in this thread. All credit due to marsdta and theluckster for their suggestions. I've edited this guide to include the instructions here where they are more visible.
On your computer extract the ROM zip (e.g. update-cm-7.1.0-DesireHD-signed.zip) and there should be a file inside it called boot.img. This should be flashed automatically, however for some reason via the HTCDEV method it is not.
To do it manually, you need to enter fastboot mode, as per the instructions above:
Boot into HBOOT by holding down the 'volume down' button and pressing the power button.
By default FASTBOOT is selected so just press the power button to access it.
Attach the USB cable and note that FASTBOOT changes to FASTBOOT USB
Then on your PC, in the directory you extracted the zip file run:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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Once the installation has finished, select Go Back to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The phone should now boot into CyanogenMod.
Now wait for what seems like an incredibly long time with the phone showing the 'htc' screen.
INFO: The phone should now boot into CyanogenMod!
Restoring your phone - When things go wrong
OK, so you flashed a bad mod. Time to restore.
First up, put the backup you made in the previous step onto the root of your SDcard (if it isn't already there). Then, I came across this video which seems to explain things pretty well
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUYGe8mmNWU
The basic gist of it is, boot into recovery mode, format the cache, data and system partitions, wipe the Dalvik cache, then restore the backup from your SD card.

Wow thanks a lot!
I personally have 1 problem:
Step 12 of the "installing recovery mode" when i type in the command in command prompt is says:
'error: cannot load recovery.img'
I placed it in the same folder as fastboot en renamed it "recovery.img".
I unlocked the bootloader succesfully btw..
Any thoughts?

I think you should contemplate using attn1's ace hack kit to gain bootloader unlock instead of voiding your warranty.

Hunt3r.j2 said:
I think you should contemplate using attn1's ace hack kit to gain bootloader unlock instead of voiding your warranty.
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Well I've already unlocked the bootloader through htcdev.
But tried the Attn1's as well...ended up saying:
/data/local/tmp/goldcard.img: cannot open for read: No such file or directory
starting downgrade...
** The phone will now reboot into HBOOT.
** It will then check the file just sent.
** If everything is okay, the phone will
** prompt you to continue by pressing
** VOLUME UP. It will reboot, flashing twice.
The phone did not prompt me to continue by pressing volume up.
When i start clockwork recovery it states i should root my phone...
So a lot going wrong and i can't figure out what..

how long the htc screen? I'm waiting for a looooong time

Thanks for the tutorial. I've followed the instructions and managed to unlock the bootloader and install ClockworkMod, however after flashing CM7 and rebooting it is stuck on the H3G boot screen (isn't flashing CM7 supposed to overwrite the boot logo?). I'm trying to flash:
update-cm-7.1.0-DesireHD-signed.zip
gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip
I've double checked /data, /system, /cache and Dalvik-Cache have been wiped before flashing but still no avail
Here are the versions from the bootloader:
***UNLOCKED***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011, 14:28:19
I am able to restore the backup, but flashing any other ROM just doesn't boot.

The guide is missing one key step . Flashing the boot image.
So after flashing your from boot back into boot loader and flash your roms boot.img.(just copy it over to your fast boot file)
Then run the command
Fastboot flash boot boot.img
Reboot . Done.
You'll have to do this every time you flash different roms. 4ext has a nice feature of doing this for those that have HTC unlocked you should try it out
Sent from my Inspire 4G using XDA

Awesome, thanks marsdta! It is working now, good work!

thelucster said:
Awesome, thanks marsdta! It is working now, good work!
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can you repeat it more clear for me because i have the same problem.
Thank you Thelucster. You have saved me from a big mistake.

crom1 said:
can you repeat it more clear for me because i have the same problem
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First flash the Cyanogen ROM and Google Apps, as per the instructions above. Then on your computer extract the ROM zip (e.g. update-cm-7.1.0-DesireHD-signed.zip) and there should be a file inside it called boot.img. This should be flashed automatically, however for some reason via the HTCDEV method it is not.
To do it manually, you need to enter fastboot mode, as per the instructions above:
Boot into HBOOT by holding down the 'volume down' button and pressing the power button.
By default FASTBOOT is selected so just press the power button to access it.
Attach the USB cable and note that FASTBOOT changes to FASTBOOT USB
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Then on your PC, in the directory you extracted the zip file run:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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I didn't set notifications on this post and forgot it existed till today. I've updated the guide with the information posted by marsdta and theluckster to make things clearer. Sorry about any confusion caused by missing that step out.

the boot screen shows cyanogen(mod)7 instead of the regular HTC sign!! Following each and every step I landed up here. And now I am stuck, cuz this boot screen has been there for like half-an hour....does it mean something is wrong or does it take this much time to load first???

Hello,
for HTC dev unlocked bootloader (about what is added after step 15 in "installing cyanogen" phase) : it seems that the boot.img must be flashed before installing the .zip from sdcard.
I got stuck for that. Could be worth to make it clear.
Great tutorial anyway, thank you !

zarkenciel said:
Hello,
for HTC dev unlocked bootloader (about what is added after step 15 in "installing cyanogen" phase) : it seems that the boot.img must be flashed before installing the .zip from sdcard.
I got stuck for that. Could be worth to make it clear.
Great tutorial anyway, thank you !
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It shouldn't matter. I've seen people do it both ways and it worked fine for them.
@ash win. Your in a boot loop. Did you do a full wipe before flashing? Could be just a bad flash. Go back and reflash the rom and boot.img. you should also verify the md5hash to make sure yous didn't get a corrupt download file.

Just finished the tutorial, works perfectly. Thanks for writing it.

Does this unlock you from the network, i.e. is this the alternative to paying £15 for an unlock code?
I do understand this is for modding and flashing to a new ROM, but I am wondering if it also unlocks the phone from your network (or maybe that is IMEI based).
This is not for any illegal purposes, just I fancy a new ROM and I am now out of contract, so happy to experiment with flashing.

ohforfs said:
Does this unlock you from the network, i.e. is this the alternative to paying £15 for an unlock code?
I do understand this is for modding and flashing to a new ROM, but I am wondering if it also unlocks the phone from your network (or maybe that is IMEI based).
This is not for any illegal purposes, just I fancy a new ROM and I am now out of contract, so happy to experiment with flashing.
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No, you need the aahk for that. That gives you sim unlock as well. Just Google attn1 aahk and you'll find it

marsdta said:
No, you need the aahk for that. That gives you sim unlock as well. Just Google attn1 aahk and you'll find it
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Thanks - very kind of you to point me in the right direction, I've found it

Hi,
and how do i root my phone after HTCDev Unlock??
I want install the Custom Rom "Sabsa Prime". Do i need root to flash it?
Sorry for my bad english.

You may also want to include wiping battery stats in the advanced option of cwm in your guide

(Guide) How to root htc wildfire Buzz with hboot 1.02.000

WARNING IF YOUR PHONE SAYS SHIP BEE IN HBOOT THEN THIS TUTORIAL IS NOT FOR YOU! FOLLOW THIS GUIDE HERE!!
Just a simple Quick tut for everyone new who cannot downgrade to use Revolutionary. If you have a hboot version LOWER than 1.02.000 then i recommend gaining full s-off by following this guide.
Ok here we go
1. Proceed to htcdev.
2. Create a login username and password.
3. Follow htcdev instructions to get unlocked bootloader. Afterwards, leave the fastboot command terminal open.
4, Download This and place it into your adb folder.
5. Once unlocked, return to the bootloader. Enter this command into your terminal window: fastboot flash recovery BUZZ-recovery.img
This will flash the version 5.0.2.8 of Clockworkmod.
6. Push power to go back to bootloader (from fastboot) then wait for the SD card scan to finish. Then scroll down to recovery (volume down) and select it (power button).
7. MAKE A BACK UP!!! scroll down to backup/restore and make a back up now
Unlocked and Recovery installed Nearly done
To flash Superuser and root your phone after you have made a backup download this
To do that:
1. Place .zip file onto your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Scroll down to install zip from SD card.
4. Select "choose install zip from SD card".
5. Scroll down to the superuser zip file and select.
6. Confirm installation.
7. Go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now".
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Recovery controls
Trackball/volume button to move up and down.
Power button to go back/up a menu.
Trackball to select.
Alternative (sometimes the recovery will say back enabled and switch the controls around).
Back is a selectable option.
Power/trackball-in is select.
Special thanks to:
androidybloidy- s-off guide for lower hboot versions.
hacktrix2006 - for building Clockworkmod version 5.0.2.8 from source for the HTC BUZZ
Arco68 - original custom recovery for HTC BUZZ
ChainsDD - for superSU
Additional.
If you have issues restoring your nandroid backup of your stock rom, flash this boot.img from here boot.img - 2.42 MB. Its the stock boot.img from the latest ruu

Its good that you made this because alot of people ask for it and now we can just give them this link :thumbup:

hboot 1.02.000
heavy_metal_man said:
Just a simple Quick tut for everyone new who cannot downgrade to use Revolutionary. If you have a hboot version LOWER than 1.02.000 then i recommend gaining full s-off by following this guide.
Ok here we go
1. Proceed to htcdev.
2. Create a login username and password.
3. Follow htcdev instructions to get unlocked bootloader. Afterwards, leave the fastboot command terminal open.
4, Download This and place it into your adb folder.
5. Once unlocked, return to the bootloader. Enter this command into your terminal window: fastboot flash recovery BUZZ-recovery.img
This will flash the version 5.0.2.8 of Clockworkmod.
6. Push power to go back to bootloader (from fastboot) then wait for the SD card scan to finish. Then scroll down to recovery (volume down) and select it (power button).
7. MAKE A BACK UP!!! scroll down to backup/restore and make a back up now
Unlocked and Recovery installed Nearly done
To flash Superuser and root your phone after you have made a backup download this
To do that:
1. Place .zip file onto your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Scroll down to install zip from SD card.
4. Select "choose install zip from SD card".
5. Scroll down to the superuser zip file and select.
6. Confirm installation.
7. Go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now".
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Recovery controls
Trackball/volume button to move up and down.
Power button to go back/up a menu.
Trackball to select.
Alternative (sometimes the recovery will say back enabled and switch the controls around).
Back is a selectable option.
Power/trackball-in is select.
Special thanks to:
androidybloidy- s-off guide for lower hboot versions.
hacktrix2006 - for building Clockworkmod version 5.0.2.8 from source for the HTC BUZZ
Arco68 - original custom recovery for HTC BUZZ
ChainsDD - for superSU
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thanx man i hope dat works, if i don't update u 2day on how i went il tell u 2moro coz il do al dat wen i get home< currently using a pc @ school and i dont have administrative rights . let me just check if no one can borrow me a laptop now now

hboot 1.02.0000
heavy_metal_man said:
Just a simple Quick tut for everyone new who cannot downgrade to use Revolutionary. If you have a hboot version LOWER than 1.02.000 then i recommend gaining full s-off by following this guide.
Ok here we go
1. Proceed to htcdev.
2. Create a login username and password.
3. Follow htcdev instructions to get unlocked bootloader. Afterwards, leave the fastboot command terminal open.
4, Download This and place it into your adb folder.
5. Once unlocked, return to the bootloader. Enter this command into your terminal window: fastboot flash recovery BUZZ-recovery.img
This will flash the version 5.0.2.8 of Clockworkmod.
6. Push power to go back to bootloader (from fastboot) then wait for the SD card scan to finish. Then scroll down to recovery (volume down) and select it (power button).
7. MAKE A BACK UP!!! scroll down to backup/restore and make a back up now
Unlocked and Recovery installed Nearly done
To flash Superuser and root your phone after you have made a backup download this
To do that:
1. Place .zip file onto your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Scroll down to install zip from SD card.
4. Select "choose install zip from SD card".
5. Scroll down to the superuser zip file and select.
6. Confirm installation.
7. Go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now".
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Recovery controls
Trackball/volume button to move up and down.
Power button to go back/up a menu.
Trackball to select.
Alternative (sometimes the recovery will say back enabled and switch the controls around).
Back is a selectable option.
Power/trackball-in is select.
Special thanks to:
androidybloidy- s-off guide for lower hboot versions.
hacktrix2006 - for building Clockworkmod version 5.0.2.8 from source for the HTC BUZZ
Arco68 - original custom recovery for HTC BUZZ
ChainsDD - for superSU
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:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: ok now how do i upgrade to any andriod version????
thanx 4 ur time and help really helped me a lot now i can help others.

enj.
Thanks
:good:
heavy_metal_man said:
Just a simple Quick tut for everyone new who cannot downgrade to use Revolutionary. If you have a hboot version LOWER than 1.02.000 then i recommend gaining full s-off by following this guide.
Ok here we go
1. Proceed to htcdev.
2. Create a login username and password.
3. Follow htcdev instructions to get unlocked bootloader. Afterwards, leave the fastboot command terminal open.
4, Download This and place it into your adb folder.
5. Once unlocked, return to the bootloader. Enter this command into your terminal window: fastboot flash recovery BUZZ-recovery.img
This will flash the version 5.0.2.8 of Clockworkmod.
6. Push power to go back to bootloader (from fastboot) then wait for the SD card scan to finish. Then scroll down to recovery (volume down) and select it (power button).
7. MAKE A BACK UP!!! scroll down to backup/restore and make a back up now
Unlocked and Recovery installed Nearly done
To flash Superuser and root your phone after you have made a backup download this
To do that:
1. Place .zip file onto your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Scroll down to install zip from SD card.
4. Select "choose install zip from SD card".
5. Scroll down to the superuser zip file and select.
6. Confirm installation.
7. Go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now".
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Recovery controls
Trackball/volume button to move up and down.
Power button to go back/up a menu.
Trackball to select.
Alternative (sometimes the recovery will say back enabled and switch the controls around).
Back is a selectable option.
Power/trackball-in is select.
Special thanks to:
androidybloidy- s-off guide for lower hboot versions.
hacktrix2006 - for building Clockworkmod version 5.0.2.8 from source for the HTC BUZZ
Arco68 - original custom recovery for HTC BUZZ
ChainsDD - for superSU
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PsK420 said:
:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh: ok now how do i upgrade to any andriod version????
thanx 4 ur time and help really helped me a lot now i can help others.
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You select a custom Rom with your desired android version then make a back up from recovery, wipe everything and then flash it.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

heavy_metal_man said:
You select a custom Rom with your desired android version then make a back up from recovery, wipe everything and then flash it.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
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You missed the word "Pal"
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda app-developers app

alamgirqazi said:
You missed the word "Pal"
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda app-developers app
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??? I don't understand what you mean.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

heavy_metal_man said:
??? I don't understand what you mean.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
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Ok.

good job man!
heavy_metal_man said:
Just a simple Quick tut for everyone new who cannot downgrade to use Revolutionary. If you have a hboot version LOWER than 1.02.000 then i recommend gaining full s-off by following this guide.
Ok here we go
1. Proceed to htcdev.
2. Create a login username and password.
3. Follow htcdev instructions to get unlocked bootloader. Afterwards, leave the fastboot command terminal open.
4, Download This and place it into your adb folder.
5. Once unlocked, return to the bootloader. Enter this command into your terminal window: fastboot flash recovery BUZZ-recovery.img
This will flash the version 5.0.2.8 of Clockworkmod.
6. Push power to go back to bootloader (from fastboot) then wait for the SD card scan to finish. Then scroll down to recovery (volume down) and select it (power button).
7. MAKE A BACK UP!!! scroll down to backup/restore and make a back up now
Unlocked and Recovery installed Nearly done
To flash Superuser and root your phone after you have made a backup download this
To do that:
1. Place .zip file onto your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Scroll down to install zip from SD card.
4. Select "choose install zip from SD card".
5. Scroll down to the superuser zip file and select.
6. Confirm installation.
7. Go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now".
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Recovery controls
Trackball/volume button to move up and down.
Power button to go back/up a menu.
Trackball to select.
Alternative (sometimes the recovery will say back enabled and switch the controls around).
Back is a selectable option.
Power/trackball-in is select.
Special thanks to:
androidybloidy- s-off guide for lower hboot versions.
hacktrix2006 - for building Clockworkmod version 5.0.2.8 from source for the HTC BUZZ
Arco68 - original custom recovery for HTC BUZZ
ChainsDD - for superSU
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very good! thanks!

CWM Not working!!
above stated method works untill i could install cwm but
after that in cwm no option works.. it ends up with cwm
hat logo .. nothing happens and when i pressed the power button
again it came back to the menu but no option works need help!!:crying::crying::crying:
HELP!!!

Abzzip said:
above stated method works untill i could install cwm but
after that in cwm no option works.. it ends up with cwm
hat logo .. nothing happens and when i pressed the power button
again it came back to the menu but no option works need help!!:crying::crying::crying:
HELP!!!
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Use trackball button instead of power button
*** Not Anonymous anymore ***

OP updated

I have a HTC Wildfire with a Locked Bootloader Having S-ON and running HBOOT-1.02.0000
I should follow this guide to root it right since
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365159 wont work with my HBOOT version?
Wanted to confirm before i try anything least something goes wrong.

i_rock098 said:
I have a HTC Wildfire with a Locked Bootloader Having S-ON and running HBOOT-1.02.0000
I should follow this guide to root it right since
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035 and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1365159 wont work with my HBOOT version?
Wanted to confirm before i try anything least something goes wrong.
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That is correct thats exactly what this guide is for. Just remember you must use fastboot to flash clockworkmod
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

heavy_metal_man said:
That is correct thats exactly what this guide is for. Just remember you must use fastboot to flash clockworkmod
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
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Thank you very much , will try this out in a few days.
Yup will make sure to flas clockworkmod in fastboot

no problems man need any more help just ask

heavy_metal_man said:
no problems man need any more help just ask
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Thank You Bro ,
I have one question, is it alright if i flash CWM 5.0.2.0 from the clockworkmod site instead of the CWM 5.0.2.8 developed by hacktrix2006

i_rock098 said:
Thank You Bro ,
I have one question, is it alright if i flash CWM 5.0.2.0 from the clockworkmod site instead of the CWM 5.0.2.8 developed by hacktrix2006
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Yup just make sure its for the buzz
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD

Backup and restore
heavy_metal_man said:
WARNING IF YOUR PHONE SAYS SHIP BEE IN HBOOT THEN THIS TUTORIAL IS NOT FOR YOU! FOLLOW THIS GUIDE HERE!!
Just a simple Quick tut for everyone new who cannot downgrade to use Revolutionary. If you have a hboot version LOWER than 1.02.000 then i recommend gaining full s-off by following this guide.
Ok here we go
1. Proceed to htcdev.
2. Create a login username and password.
3. Follow htcdev instructions to get unlocked bootloader. Afterwards, leave the fastboot command terminal open.
4, Download This and place it into your adb folder.
5. Once unlocked, return to the bootloader. Enter this command into your terminal window: fastboot flash recovery BUZZ-recovery.img
This will flash the version 5.0.2.8 of Clockworkmod.
6. Push power to go back to bootloader (from fastboot) then wait for the SD card scan to finish. Then scroll down to recovery (volume down) and select it (power button).
7. MAKE A BACK UP!!! scroll down to backup/restore and make a back up now
Unlocked and Recovery installed Nearly done
To flash Superuser and root your phone after you have made a backup download this
To do that:
1. Place .zip file onto your SD card.
2. Reboot into recovery.
3. Scroll down to install zip from SD card.
4. Select "choose install zip from SD card".
5. Scroll down to the superuser zip file and select.
6. Confirm installation.
7. Go back to the main menu and select "reboot system now".
Congratulations! You are now rooted.
Recovery controls
Trackball/volume button to move up and down.
Power button to go back/up a menu.
Trackball to select.
Alternative (sometimes the recovery will say back enabled and switch the controls around).
Back is a selectable option.
Power/trackball-in is select.
Special thanks to:
androidybloidy- s-off guide for lower hboot versions.
hacktrix2006 - for building Clockworkmod version 5.0.2.8 from source for the HTC BUZZ
Arco68 - original custom recovery for HTC BUZZ
ChainsDD - for superSU
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I clicked the backup and restore and it just appears a screen with the logo!! it isn't going!! how much time should i wait??