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[GUIDE]ROM FLASHING For NooBs| includes Make&Flash with GOLDCARD|

ROM FLASHING GUIDE​
Well lately i have noticed a lot of first timers have joined this community with Wildfire.. We affectionately call them noobs .. SO here is my guide to flashing rom right now its very simple anyone can do it without this guide but for all the first timers who are feeling uneasy or unusual I hope this will help.
Note::WILDFIRE is now completely rooted GO HERE and follow the instructions to root your phone.
In Case you need MORE ROOTING INSTRUCTIONS JUST CLICK.
UPDATE:: If you have already rooted your phone or planning to root it you can get the CUSTOM ROMs Wildpuzzle here
Vibes v1.1 One Stable and one under trial ROM. You can contribute by testing the new ones. thanks.
IMPORTANT:: If you are planning to install a custom rom leave this guide Now without following the steps below and follow the Rom flashing instructions at the Custom Rom Page.
Update :: Flashing ROMS with Goldcard ?? Well HERE IS THE COMPLETE GUIDE INLUDING:
1>How to create Goldcard?
2>How to flash roms with goldcard?
STEP 1 > Go to www.shipped-roms.com and download the rom relevant to your area which you want to flash. Mind this a Uk rom cant be flashed on a phone with Indian Rom i.e Rom from different areas can not be swapped until unless it is rooted make sure to download ROM from your region.
Edit 1: In case you have already rooted your phone and want to get adventurous you can download custom ROMs or Any ROM for your device you can flash any (Wildfire)ROM.
STEP 2 Download HTC Sync™ 3.0.5387 if you dont already have it. Just enter the serial no. which can be found on wildfire Box box and install it on the PC/Laptop you want to sync your phone data with.
STEP 3 After installation connect your PC and Phone with provided USB cable and on the prompt/notification on your phone select HTC sync.
Now very important :: Sync your phone and Backup your data, messages, mails and contacts. You can use backup apps from the market too.
NOW FLASHING TIME​STEP 4 Its Advisable to keep your phone more than 50% charged. Now run the RUU_*_#.exe ie rom file you had downloaded in STEP 1.
STEP 5 Just Follow the on screen instructions on your PC/Laptop.
TAKE CARE:: During the flashing
>>>do not disconnect the USB cable.
>>>The phone will enter the boot-loader mode during this time.
The whole process will take around 10 minutes.​
UPDATE: All those who want to Unroot or remove Root just Flash Official RUU***.exe
Have Fun.

Thank you so much, I will use it later.
One question for step 1.: shipped-roms.com are not adding new ROMs since 20. July 2010. Are there any other sources for new ROMs?

krytak said:
Thank you so much, I will use it later.
One question for step 1.: shipped-roms.com are not adding new ROMs since 20. July 2010. Are there any other sources for new ROMs?
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Sadly there is no such single source for download since Shipped-roms stopped uploading new roms.. we will Just have to post the links here as and when we find/extract new roms.. presently i dont have a ROM different from Shipped-roms as and when i have one i will start a separate relevant thread for the collection of roms..where we all can post links to our uploaded roms

its nice to see you putting so much effort in the buzz forum here!
thank you and keep it on
i hope root will arrive soon.

fishb00n said:
its nice to see you putting so much effort in the buzz forum here!
thank you and keep it on
i hope root will arrive soon.
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Thank you so much Buddy .. it just comes with the love for the community and your device. Its important if we can help use these devices to full potential.. and its a combined effort from all of us that helps.. so My thanks goes to all..
Hope things here would be of some good to you too..
HAVE FUN

Thank you very much for the guide, it realy sounds very simple!
I am a total newbie, never had a smartphone before, never had to deal with ROMs, etc, and I am thinking of getting a Wildfire next week, and if flashing ROMs is done this way, it won't be such a difficult thing to do.
Just a question: Is Wildfire's Bootloader locked or unlocked?
Thank you.

Babis_ECE said:
Thank you very much for the guide, it realy sounds very simple!
I am a total newbie, never had a smartphone before, never had to deal with ROMs, etc, and I am thinking of getting a Wildfire next week, and if flashing ROMs is done this way, it won't be such a difficult thing to do.
Just a question: Is Wildfire's Bootloader locked or unlocked?
Thank you.
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Thank you and welcome we are all newbies at least once in our lives .. Ok now i did not get your question's intention very well but you can access your bootloader i.e you can go to bootloader mode of your phone but you can not flash unsigned ROMs ie custom roms or original roms from another region.. That will be done once the phone is rooted.. Many people including me (though i am not very good at it still i am trying ) are working towards it.. we hope to get it soon then a lot of developments and hacks can be done for this device..
Have Fun

warriorvibhu said:
Thank you and welcome we are all newbies at least once in our lives .. Ok now i did not get your question's intention very well but you can access your bootloader i.e you can go to bootloader mode of your phone but you can not flash unsigned ROMs ie custom roms or original roms from another region.. That will be done once the phone is rooted.. Many people including me (though i am not very good at it still i am trying ) are working towards it.. we hope to get it soon then a lot of developments and hacks can be done for this device..
Have Fun
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Sorry if I wasn't very exact in my words. I meant exactly what you answered:
If you are able to Flash whatever ROM you want, like Desire/Nexus One users do, but Milestone (for example) users cannot, even though their smartphone is rooted, the Bootloader is Locked.
So from what I understand, when Wildfire gets finally rooted we will be able to Flash whatever unsigned ROM we want.
Keep up the good work and hope you root the phone soon!

Thank you Warrior for this write-up!
I've got some experience in flashing ROMs on a WinMO Phone but a total n00b with Android Phones...
Small question for you if you don't mind...
When looking at the 'What is your firmware' post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=722988), I notice I have exactly the same firmware than the Original Poster although he is from Germany and I'm from Belgium. Others with the same firmware were from Denmark and France.
Firmware-Version
2.1-update1
Baseband
13.45.55.24H_3.35.15.31
Kernel
2.6.29-4266b2e1
[email protected] #1
Wed May 19 21:21:28 CST 2010
Build-Nr
1.14.405.2 CL183733 release-keys
Software-Nr.
1.14.405.2
Browser
WebKit 3.1
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On my Phone, I can choose between Dutch, French and English as language for the operating system. I guess our German friend will have a German language option on his Phone and the Danish guy will probably have yet another option (Danish). Are all these different languages contained in the ROM itself??
Can we all use the same ROM file from Shipped-ROMs.com?
The only ROM on shipped-ROMs that completely corresponds to the version numbers I see on my phone is this one:
RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130814_signed.exe
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How would I recover the Dutch and French language options if I would ever need to install this WWE ROM??
Thanks for any clarification!
Sylvain

I'm asking the same question as @Sylle.
I have the same firmware, software, etc. numbers as he does. I've bought my Wildfire from Vodafone Romania (also locked on this network - this is the reason I want to change the ROM, until a rooting method is discovered) and it has the locale ROM (I'm guessing Central - Eastern Europe or something...it also has Polish, Czech and so on).
I'm goind to put the WWE ROM (RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3. 35.15.31_release_130814_signed.exe) but i would like to know if there's any way to extract the current ROM? Or to make a backup of it, in case I ever need it later..

Many thanks for this topic; definitely going on my "subscribed to" list.
I am a n00b to ROM flashing, but not to *nix systems; anxiously awaiting root, at which point this info is going to come in handy.
I just wondered whether anybody knows if HTCFlasher (the Linux Flash software) works with the Wildfire?

Sylle said:
Thank you Warrior for this write-up!
I've got some experience in flashing ROMs on a WinMO Phone but a total n00b with Android Phones...
How would I recover the Dutch and French language options if I would ever need to install this WWE ROM??
Thanks for any clarification!
Sylvain
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Hey dude all you answers one by one :: First things first i am myself new to android flashing but i was pretty good on windows devices not just flashing but a lot of other stuff too..
ALL ANSWERS ARE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE EVERYONE SHOULD FEEL FREE TO CORRECT ME IN CASE I AM WRONG::
About language packs inside the rom ::
There are no extra language packs inside ROM other than what you can see.. what i mean is there is no hidden language pack that can be somehow hacked and enabled.
THIS NEXT REPLY IS FOR SYLVIAN AND PHUNCTIONIST
phunctionist said:
I'm asking the same question as @Sylle.
I'm goind to put the WWE ROM (RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3. 35.15.31_release_130814_signed.exe) but i would like to know if there's any way to extract the current ROM? Or to make a backup of it, in case I ever need it later..
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I see that you have found a ROM that corresponds to your ROM..so you can very well go ahead and flash it but to get back to your Original ROM you have to wait till the ROM you Presently have is posted somewhere ..or rooting is done..hence many options will be open to us..
ALSO UR ROM CANT BE BACKED UP AS OF NOW but once rooting is done you can back it up using NANDROID..
I can not try Rooting this as i gifted this phone to my younger BRO and i just have 3 more days to play with it.. i recently have bought HD2 and left my JOB for my Furthur studies so can not spend like i used to earlier .. i am saying this coz it makes me sad as other DEV's are neglecting wildfire for other high end devices and i am not able to help much still i am trying my best..

A quick request: would it be possible to write a similar n00b guide for those of us on Linux (perhaps Ubuntu specific)?

MartinEve said:
A quick request: would it be possible to write a similar n00b guide for those of us on Linux (perhaps Ubuntu specific)?
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Hey would love to do that i already have UBUNTU 10.04 on my laptop but never bothered trying flashing on it .. I think since Android is Linux too so it should be easier to root and flash on Linux OS in this case Ubuntu...
BTW i remember something about HTC Flasher..Even more info and discusssion HERE so if you like you can do a bit of your own research too..also there is a thread for Rooting Aria on Ubuntu butfor this to be done on Wildfire we need unrevoked to work on our Wildfire first .. sorry mate this month is my Exam so i am devoting a little less time here in forums..

warriorvibhu said:
Hey would love to do that i already have UBUNTU 10.04 on my laptop but never bothered trying flashing on it .. I think since Android is Linux too so it should be easier to root and flash on Linux OS in this case Ubuntu...
BTW i remember something about HTC Flasher..Even more info and discusssion HERE so if you like you can do a bit of your own research too..also there is a thread for Rooting Aria on Ubuntu butfor this to be done on Wildfire we need unrevoked to work on our Wildfire first .. sorry mate this month is my Exam so i am devoting a little less time here in forums..
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Hi, thanks for the reply (and good luck with your exams!)
One of the things about being new to this scene (I've quite a lot of programming experience) is the lack of a centralized source for information on existing devices. Getting your head around the terminology can be tough. Furthermore, while there are device specific roots, they rarely give insight into the technical process that is going on behind the scenes. I'd really like to gain some insight into the methods people go through when developing a rooting technique.
For instance, say a kernel level exploit is acquired and you obtained a root shell; what is the process for installing the su binary? (what changes are necessary and, because it's a ROM, where would the binary live?)
A lower level resource that started from scratch explaining the boot process, file structure, signing and verification procedure would be ideal, but I haven't yet found one.
(P.S. not necessarily requesting this, just voicing that this seems to be an area that is uncatered for)
Thanks again for the guide.

phunctionist said:
I'm asking the same question as @Sylle.
I have the same firmware, software, etc. numbers as he does. I've bought my Wildfire from Vodafone Romania (also locked on this network - this is the reason I want to change the ROM, until a rooting method is discovered) and it has the locale ROM (I'm guessing Central - Eastern Europe or something...it also has Polish, Czech and so on).
I'm goind to put the WWE ROM (RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3. 35.15.31_release_130814_signed.exe) but i would like to know if there's any way to extract the current ROM? Or to make a backup of it, in case I ever need it later..
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Hello Phunctionist!
I've been reading a bit more about the subject and I would like you to check something out so that I can confirm my suspicion...
You can change/add more locale (which determines the language of your Android OS) by installing the application 'localeswitch'.
However this doesn't add text input prediction for that language. I have the impression this is included in your keyboard software (Input Method extension - IME) on an android phone.
As we both have the same firmware, i'm wondering if we have the same input settings available for the keyboard as I also have options for Polish and Czech.
Amongst others does your keyboard for example allows you text prediction for
- Dutch (Nederlands): mine does
- French (français): mine does
- Croatian (Hrvatski): Mine does NOT
Hope your answers will bring me some clarification...
Thanks in advance!
Sylvain

SYLLE
Do enlighten us too as and when you get clarification .. coz none of my friends are using this phone so i am not able to get this thing cleared..
MANY A THANKS....

What is the simfree spanish rom?
Anyone know what rom should I use for a SimFree Spanish HTC Wildfire

I need another ROM for my Wildfire because it has Chinese language options that I think they are Hongkong and Taiwan. I downloaded this file
RUU_Buzz_HTC_FRA_Bouygues_1.23.483.2_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_140524_signed.exe
and tried flashing this ROM many time but got some errors. At first it was very hard for my phone to connect PC, when it's done the Updater told me the ROM is invalid for my phone.. So which ROM I must download and do I need to hack root my phone?

donglt said:
I need another ROM for my Wildfire because it has Chinese language options that I think they are Hongkong and Taiwan. I downloaded this file
RUU_Buzz_HTC_FRA_Bouygues_1.23.483.2_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_140524_signed.exe
and tried flashing this ROM many time but got some errors. At first it was very hard for my phone to connect PC, when it's done the Updater told me the ROM is invalid for my phone.. So which ROM I must download and do I need to hack root my phone?
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ROMs are locked to locations.
Asia has their own rom so you must download the Asia rom.
Not sure if it will fix your problem.

Touch2 T3330

Hey guys, have tried searching but I couldn't find anything on this topic. I need your help over here. Anyway, I was thinking of running a cooked rom on my new touch 2, but after reading up, I realised that HSPL has to be for model number PB74100.
My touch 2 (under device ID) is T3330, and under the batt compartment, it's PB74200. So I'm a little confused as to how to proceed. Moreover, the rom version is 1.37.728.3
Anyone can help me out here? Thanks so much in advance.

Custom rom's for T3330 already exist.....so go ahead.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=676945

My sincere thanks though I am still a little unsure.. =) will go read up his blog...

Frank C said:
Custom rom's for T3330 already exist.....so go ahead.....
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The link is for T3320...
I am also using T3330...its Touch2 with GPS but no camera for me...not sure does it define as T3330 because there is no camera.

ahgao said:
Hey guys, have tried searching but I couldn't find anything on this topic. I need your help over here. Anyway, I was thinking of running a cooked rom on my new touch 2, but after reading up, I realised that HSPL has to be for model number PB74100.
My touch 2 (under device ID) is T3330, and under the batt compartment, it's PB74200. So I'm a little confused as to how to proceed. Moreover, the rom version is 1.37.728.3
Anyone can help me out here? Thanks so much in advance.
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Dude,
have u flashed your ROM yet? if you haven't please don't yet!! I have the same model T3330 non-camera 3G version as you.
I've successfully flashed cooked ROMs on my T3330 and there's no problems at all. Just search for this thread "HardSPL kit for Mega Touch2 by jockyw2001" and follow the instructions on Post #1 and page 11 or so.
The problem is I've forgotten to save the original ROM. If i need to send my T3330 back to Starhub or HTC for warranty, i'm pretty sure I have to flash back the original ROM.
Could you do me a favor to extract your current ROM out if u haven't already flashed a cooked ROM?
Thanks thanks!

Hi leoccl86, I'm from the same country and using the same phone.
Looking for a ROM to flash now but wondering which ROM carries Chinese(Simplified) support.
EDIT: Found.

Aerodeath said:
Hi leoccl86, I'm from the same country and using the same phone.
Looking for a ROM to flash now but wondering which ROM carries Chinese(Simplified) support.
EDIT: Found.
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Dude!
Share please!!!

leoccl86 said:
Dude,
have u flashed your ROM yet? if you haven't please don't yet!! I have the same model T3330 non-camera 3G version as you.
I've successfully flashed cooked ROMs on my T3330 and there's no problems at all. Just search for this thread "HardSPL kit for Mega Touch2 by jockyw2001" and follow the instructions on Post #1 and page 11 or so.
The problem is I've forgotten to save the original ROM. If i need to send my T3330 back to Starhub or HTC for warranty, i'm pretty sure I have to flash back the original ROM.
Could you do me a favor to extract your current ROM out if u haven't already flashed a cooked ROM?
Thanks thanks!
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DEAR MR. LEO,
I have a gift for you. Go to the following page (shippedroms.com ). There is a Rom for you (for your original Rom version)
shipped-roms.com/shipped/Mega/RUU_Mega_hTC_Asia_SEA_WWE_1.37.728.3_Radio_Signed_61.55t.25.38_3.54.25.25_Ship.exe
Cheers, Enjoy.

ramsuresh4 said:
DEAR MR. LEO,
I have a gift for you. Go to the following page (shippedroms.com ). There is a Rom for you (for your original Rom version)
shipped-roms.com/shipped/Mega/RUU_Mega_hTC_Asia_SEA_WWE_1.37.728.3_Radio_Signed_61.55t.25.38_3.54.25.25_Ship.exe
Cheers, Enjoy.
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Thanks ramsuresh4.. just to share this is the link shipped-roms.com

hi bro, got problem flashing my htc T3330 rom... can help?

Hello.. i need xdandroid for touch2, please help me..
Where i can download?

[Q] I need some basic help over here! :( - Admin could you move this?

I tagged this thread as "Q", cos ive been sniffing through XDA-forums and I have got a lot of questions. I hope someone can help me.
First of all, Im new to Android, in the Developing side, and also the Flashing side. I would like to learn more about it, but flashing now is my priority.
So related to flash:
I have got a Samsung Galaxy 3, and I cant understand the ROM naming pattern. For example:
slumpolo said:
LATEST FIRMWARE:
I5800XXJPD for I5800 EUROPE (February 2011) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)
LATEST FIRMWARE:
I5800XXJPM for I5800 EUROPE (February 2011) - CLICK HERE - Android 2.2 FROYO (pass = samfirmware.com)
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What do this mean, most important, how do I may know if its compatible, whith my phone, im from Spain, so I guess I need a Spanished-language ROM.
What about Custom ROMS?
I saw this one: [ROM] Kyrillos' ROM v4.1 Ultimate Edition, a very cool ROM, but I dont even know if the OS will be on Spanish.
I read something about Country codes or something like that, but I couldn't find the "sintax".
Another important question about flashing, how can I avoid a brick? Maybe some kind of Bootloader with nand copy? Maybe I'm ****ed if I fail? :/
Another one:
Do I also need a extra firmware?, maybe a combination of both?, I'm used to flash PSPs and so, I remember that I should had the official firmware...
Final notes:
As u guys can se nowadays I'm a total noob when flashing and so, thats why I would appreciate a lot any sort of help.
Maybe my question were answered before, but I couldn't find em, even with the search bar, if so, please show me some link about it
I hope I'd opened this thread at the correct sub-forum...
I love the forum desing, its seems a serious forum, well organized and clean, I hope could stay in here for a long time
Thx a lot for reading.
P.D: Sorry for my poor English and so, I'll accept any corrections ^^'
-> Okay I placed it wrong.... -_-" the idea was to place it here: Android Software and Hacking General, or maybe here: Galaxy 3 General admin!!! help T_T
I don't wanna repost, please Admin move it T_T
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Edit:
I've flashed succesfully my Galaxy 3, into Froyo, thx to slumpolo,and some other memebers of this forum ^^
From now on I'll be on forum, for developent matters, thx 4 all ^^

[Q] problem with downgrading my g100 aka a500

hello all,
i searched everywhere for a answer on my question but didn't find it.
i have a packerd bell liberty tab g100. now i did read, it is exactly the same as a iconia a500. now i want to root the device to get nicer roms and such. the only problem is i have android 3.2.1. so i tried to downgrade it with 3.0.1 unstable version. but when i go in to the recovery mode. i only get a green android picture with a ! in the middle of it. i downloaded this rom several times , i unpacked it several times. but still no luck in downgrading. maybe because its for an acer?. i couldn't find more info on this matter. every where you have this tutorial to do it like this. i followed this exactly. please could you give me a hint or link for where to look. or give me a clue as what i am doing wrong. i dont mind if its hard to do. thanks in advance.
ps nice work is being done here

please people you havent had anyone here with the same problem? i don't know what to do. please give me a hint or link, i will do the rest of the research myself
thanks

try a different one, it seems to be that you have an incorrect rom, if they doesnt work message me and i will help you
Q: is your tab rooted???

[Q] Need an official Trophy Rom

Hello,
There is something wrong with my phone.
I wanna go to the shop but I need an official rom.
Because now I have the Ansar Rom.
Where can I find it? Can someone help me?
Regards,
Weide43

weide43 said:
Hello,
There is something wrong with my phone.
I wanna go to the shop but I need an official rom.
Because now I have the Ansar Rom.
Where can I find it? Can someone help me?
Regards,
Weide43
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Read my HSPL guide here, it has instructions on returning to stock. I do have ONE change to note for you. Do not use the rom I recommended in that post, but instead use "RUU_Spark_W_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.04.605.02_Radio_NV_0215_NV58008_RELEASE" as that older rom has trouble updating via Zune now (I will revise my guide, and include links to Football's rom thread in the section about returning to stock). You can find all stock Verizon roms that are public in Football's rom thread, stickied in the development forum.
SPL can still be downgraded even after updating to Tango, and if you half brick the bootloader with this Mango v3 rom, you can fix it by running Zune update to Tango.
(BTW, this thread should have been in the general forum)
Can you describe what your phone is doing? If your getting an "authorization error," that is fixable.