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I was unlocking my AT&T SX56 and the rom upgrade just stoped and I could not do anything to mak eit start up again. Now The pocket PC has upgrading rom always on the screen and I can gt active sync to even see the pc to try and flash it or upgrade the rom again. If you have any info you think that might help would be great. Thank you for your help.

If you still can get to the bootloader screen (power + soft reset), you can cook a new ROM as nbf file and use the SD flashing method.

Cool man I can get to that screen and will give that a go

Ok got a SD card and put on a new rom how can I make it load the info from th card. Also everytime I try and make a nbf file type it erros on me.
./mkrom.sh: ../../kitchen.local/mkrom-inc.sh: No such file or directoryno files for configid 26220739write xip block starting at 81800000, with 3 fileswrite xip block starting at 81980000, with 0 filesheader : No such file or directoryError creating new rom
I picked nb1 said was for flashing with SD card and can't get it to load.

Asus P535 upgrade WM6 failed, now half bricked.

My P535, 71A version. upgrade WM6 HK version from 4.3.25 HK00.
I used a 256MB miniSD with quick formatted( it's the main reason). extract the upgrade file on it. and start the upgrade procedure.
1st step: insert the miniSD into slot. autorun started and asked to confirm. sure. confirm it.
2nd step: system starting upgrade the bootloader, read, verify, and update ok. it ask to reset with power button pressed. do as requested.
Like attachment 111.jpg
3rd step: the bootloader entered a new uploader version with "force mode" displayed. and loading the main upgrade file ASUSP535.CAP. but checksum failed. it it asked to reset with power button pressed again. do as requested.
Like attachment 222.jpg , I failed at checksum because the miniSD only quickformatted
then the nightmare came. I can't see the blue asus screen. and nothing happen when I press reset. the only valid operations are Power+Camera+Recorder + reset to the SD download mode, and Power+Camera + reset to the USB sync mode. in the SD download mode. system not recognize the *.cap file. it request a NB0 file.
What should I do?
1. Enter the Force mode again with a good formatted miniSD is the best way. but how?
2. Use the USB sync mode upgrade the file, it maybe works. but I can't find the usbloader. in my memory. there is one in the lifeforce cooked ROM pack. but it removed when I visit lifeforce's site today. anyone who download the rom pack before please give me the file. I need a try.
-------------------------updated on 9th Jul 2007---------------------------------------
My P535 has been recovered.
just use a modfied 4.3.25 HK00 NB0 file at the SD download mode, it can reverse to WM5, then repair the extend firm. don't reset, direct run 4.3.25 offical update. switch to another sd card with WM6 upgrade ASUSP535.CAP when it reboot to the sd download update screen. and all will go on.

find an old rom on asus ftp or site.
Rename the rom to galaxyII.nb0
Copy it to the card.
Boot your phone with the card in SD download mode.
The upgrade will start.
Good luck.
For me after the autorun, i pressed ok to restart but the phone still block at the blue screen. I try to reset in sd loader with the new rom in sd, with the galaxy name, and the rom is to big for the phone...

ilan_75 said:
find an old rom on asus ftp or site.
Rename the rom to galaxyII.nb0
Copy it to the card.
Boot your phone with the card in SD download mode.
The upgrade will start.
Good luck.
For me after the autorun, i pressed ok to restart but the phone still block at the blue screen. I try to reset in sd loader with the new rom in sd, with the galaxy name, and the rom is to big for the phone...
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I had tried as you said. put 4.3.25 HK CAP file on the minSD, and rename it with NB0, but it not work, it return red words with" Wrong Language Version, Update fail!" the system is the HK before update WM6

You may try try here...
http://www.asuspda.net/thread-17850-1-1.html
but not sure does it 100% work...
Good Luck!

Hello,
I've attached the requested tool - and... good luck

A_C said:
You may try try here...
http://www.asuspda.net/thread-17850-1-1.html
but not sure does it 100% work...
Good Luck!
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thanks, but that's not what I need, because I can't enter the OS already...

windirt said:
thanks, but that's not what I need, because I can't enter the OS already...
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It is picked from that archive...

lukacs.attila said:
Hello,
I've attached the requested tool - and... good luck
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sigh... I tried with usb sync, the 79MB cap file can't transfer completely. it just transfered 55MB and stopped.

windirt said:
sigh... I tried with usb sync, the 79MB cap file can't transfer completely. it just transfered 55MB and stopped.
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I have no idea, but maybe it is because you already upgraded the bootloader?

lukacs.attila said:
I have no idea, but maybe it is because you already upgraded the bootloader?
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Yes. the first upgrade step is completed, the bootloader version is changed to 2007/04/16.
when I press Power+Rec+UP and reset, it got a Force mode USB Sync. not like the ordinary USB Sync enabled by Power+Rec and reset.
is there a way to get a Force mode with SD Download? so I can use the 79MB CAP if it accessable.

windirt said:
Yes. the first upgrade step is completed, the bootloader version is changed to 2007/04/16.
when I press Power+Rec+UP and reset, it got a Force mode USB Sync. not like the ordinary USB Sync enabled by Power+Rec and reset.
is there a way to get a Force mode with SD Download? so I can use the 79MB CAP if it accessable.
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Correct me if I am wrong, but there's something written @ asus support site, where you can download the new firmware (it's a step by step how-to). Unfortunately, the support site is down at the moment.

Please follow the below procedures to upgrade:
1.Please format your Mini-SD first.
2.Unzip the file and copy it to Mini-SD card's root folder
(Under Mini-SD's root folder, there should only be folder 2577, AsusP535.cap, and GalaxyII.cap;
In folder 2577, there should only be Autorun.exe).
3.Insert the Mini-SD with upgrade firmware into P535's expansion slot and wait for firmware to setup automatically.
If the firmware didn't execute automatically, please execute Autorun.exe in Storage Card\2577\.
4.Click "System" => "Update ROM"
5.System will enter update mode, here the first part of upgrade will start.
Warningo not interrupt the upgrade process. Please execute the rest of the steps until completing step 8 in order
for the unit to execute normally. After the upgrade is complete, a message in red will be displayed.
Please press and hold power button and reset at the same time to start second part of upgrade.
6.After reboot, it will automatically enter update mode. This upgrade takes about 3 mins, please wait patiently.
Please do not interrupt the upgrade process. After upgrade is done, system will reboot automatically.
7.After reboot, it will install extended ROM automatically. After upgrade is done, system will reboot automatically.
8.Please Confirm version in "Start"=>"Setting"=>"System"=>"System Information"=>"Version".

lukacs.attila said:
Please follow the below procedures to upgrade:
1.Please format your Mini-SD first.
2.Unzip the file and copy it to Mini-SD card's root folder
(Under Mini-SD's root folder, there should only be folder 2577, AsusP535.cap, and GalaxyII.cap;
In folder 2577, there should only be Autorun.exe).
3.Insert the Mini-SD with upgrade firmware into P535's expansion slot and wait for firmware to setup automatically.
If the firmware didn't execute automatically, please execute Autorun.exe in Storage Card\2577\.
4.Click "System" => "Update ROM"
5.System will enter update mode, here the first part of upgrade will start.
Warningo not interrupt the upgrade process. Please execute the rest of the steps until completing step 8 in order
for the unit to execute normally. After the upgrade is complete, a message in red will be displayed.
Please press and hold power button and reset at the same time to start second part of upgrade.
6.After reboot, it will automatically enter update mode. This upgrade takes about 3 mins, please wait patiently.
Please do not interrupt the upgrade process. After upgrade is done, system will reboot automatically.
7.After reboot, it will install extended ROM automatically. After upgrade is done, system will reboot automatically.
8.Please Confirm version in "Start"=>"Setting"=>"System"=>"System Information"=>"Version".
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Yes, it stopped in step6 as you posted, checksum error.

Upgrade WM6 critical problem
I was trying to upgrade my ASUS P535 rom from V4.3.15 WWWEL_RU to firmware V4.7.12 WWE_TH00
I unzipped the P535_V4712_WWE_TH00_EXT_V120 and copied the files produced to the miniSD card except from file AsusP535.cap
I renamed file GALAXYII.cap to GALAXY.cap and copied it again to miniSD card. Also I copied file ASUS.UnlockLangID to folder 2577 and replaced autorun. (P535 ROM Tools.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=295778&page=3)
So in miniSD card there are the following files: 2577 folder with autorun and unlocklangid.exe, and in the root, GalaxyII.cap and GALAXY.cap but NOT AsusP535.cap
So I run the update and after the reset I get message ASUSP35.CAP NOT FOUND.
At that point I realise my stupidity (not copying AsusP535.cap to miniSD) so I take the card out, put it in my laptop and copy the AsusP535.cap to mini SD.
I reset the device and stick the card in but I still get the same message ASUSP35.CAP NOT FOUND.
Every time I turn on my device it tries to upgrade rom and I get the mesage. Can someone help please or have I damaged the device beyond repair?

2 mins ago I upgraded my taiwanese p535 to the thailand wm6 rom.
I had already installed a 4.3.15 wwe version, so I figured I could just install the 4.7.12 wwe TH rom without using the "hacked autoexec".
That didn't work, and I was stuck with the blue asus screen.
So I pushed up (on the d-pad) + reset, then "green phone button" (answer button) when it asked if I wanted to.
then reset the phone as soon as it said "performing upgrade" or something like that (when it started installing stuff after windows was booted).
After reboot, I was back at my old 4.3.15 rom.
Then I decided to retry it, following the instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1352033&postcount=77
(the link to the p525 tools is incorrect. It should be: http://rapidshare.com/files/4612627/ASUS_P525_v3.32.WWE.customized.build.06.zip.html
Edit: The link to the thai wwe rom is incorrect too, it should be: http://dlsvr01.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IA/P535/P535_V4712_WWE_TH00_EXT_V120.rar)
When I followed these instructions the upgrade worked perfectly. I now have 4.7.12 wwe_au00 installed
I can't give any guarantees, And it may be that I was just lucky, but I suggest you try to remove the miniSD, then push up+reset, press "answer button" when it wants you to confirm, and then, after it reboots, press the reset button as soon as it starts the "upgrade". Then (I hope) it will revert back to your previously installed OS.
After that, upgrade to wm6 following the procedure in the link I pasted above.

extract nb0 from cap for asus p535:
wm5:
xda2nbftool.exe -x galaxyII.cap galaxy2.nba 0xA87BC0d5
wm6:
xda2nbftool.exe -x asusp535.cap asusp535.nba 0xa87ba0d5
.nba from .nb0 seems differs for 4 bytes
.nba - first 4 bytes = .nb0
(check it /in device upgrade may be significant - don't knew (i'm use other device)/ )
.nba, .nb0 - standard files as for oher devices - can make modified firmware images as for other ...

I can't give any guarantees, And it may be that I was just lucky, but I suggest you try to remove the miniSD, then push up+reset, press "answer button" when it wants you to confirm, and then, after it reboots, press the reset button as soon as it starts the "upgrade". Then (I hope) it will revert back to your previously installed OS.
After that, upgrade to wm6 following the procedure in the link I pasted above.[/QUOTE]
Unfortunately, when I press up+reset I dont get the option to confirm, it just goes immediately to the same message ASUSP35.CAP NOT FOUND

DaLiV said:
extract nb0 from cap for asus p535:
wm5:
xda2nbftool.exe -x galaxyII.cap galaxy2.nba 0xA87BC0d5
wm6:
xda2nbftool.exe -x asusp535.cap asusp535.nba 0xa87ba0d5
.nba from .nb0 seems differs for 4 bytes
.nba - first 4 bytes = .nb0
(check it /in device upgrade may be significant - don't knew (i'm use other device)/ )
.nba, .nb0 - standard files as for oher devices - can make modified firmware images as for other ...
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I am sorry but I dont understand the solution you are suggesting
Could you please explain?

ntiouk said:
Unfortunately, when I press up+reset I dont get the option to confirm, it just goes immediately to the same message ASUSP35.CAP NOT FOUND
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Hold the up button, then press reset while still holding the up button.
are you sure it says "ASUSP35.CAP"?
It doesn't say "ASUSP535.CAP"?

.nb0 - it's another way t program device
press photo + reset - that asks file - resulted .nb0 file for wm5 or wm6 name as device wants - write that to sd (not sdhc) card formatted as fat16 - and insert it to device.

Help on a MDA III

Hi, i'm trying to put a shady rom on my mda compact III, but i'm a new at this, I already downloaded the rom but now I dont now what to do, can anyone point me in the right direction or explain me step by step how it's done.
I hope someone can help me

I will assume you have an SDHC card and SD flashing is not an option
prepare for first flash:
- remove SD card and prefferably even SIM
- charge battery to at least 50%
- connect cable with ActiveSync (or WMDC), so that you can access files on your device
- make sure you use a reliable cable to prevent dropouts in midflash
get your ROM:
- download a ROM you want to try, if it's not official HTC, you NEED HardSPL before you continue
flashing HardSPL:
- find HardSPL ( get arteUSPL-nosize-cmon.zip somewhere around here, try google )
- HardSPL comes with no flashing program, you need to steal one from another ROM first!
- Unpack the ROM you chose in previous step and delete its .NBH file, place the RUU_Signed.nbh from HardSPL to the folder with blank flashing program
- make sure you are still synchronized and connected, you can alternatively switch to bootloader (hold rec until tricolor screen, press softreset)
- run the flashing process with CustomRUU.exe or similar (it has an icon)
flashing ROM:
- make sure the numbers on device start say SPL 1.11cmon otherwise try HardSPL bit again
- sync ActiveSync or use bootloader mode
- unpack the ROM you chose again OR just delete the HardSPL NBH file and place the original you deleted back
- run the EXE file and flash
- perform a hard-reset after the flash to prevent random problems (hold left+right softkey and press softreset)
-put your SIM and SD back
Have fun
I hope it's not too complex and I'm sure you can find better guides somewhere around here but this works. I think xD

Thanks...
You help me a lot.

[GUIDE] How to Unroot an HTC Desire

HTC DESIRE UNROOTING PROCESS, AND THE ANDROID HBOOT, FASTBOOT, AND RECOVERY MENU OPTIONS
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Courtesy:
To EddyOS for the Tutorial on getting the PB99IMG from the RUU
I didnt find any newbie friendly guides for unrooting the HTC Desire, on XDA. Even some external ones arent that easy to follow, unless you have a very good idea about what is going on.
The main purpose of this post is to benefit people who have got an SLCD bricked device on their hands with nothing displayed except a blank screen, and cannot remember the key sequences necessary to activate the unrooting process, or to run the OTA Update and get to Android recovery. You will note that I have added the time taken at each step in the process. This will benefit people with SLCD bricks waiting anxiously without seeing anything on screen.
For a complete guide on Unbricking an HTC Desire, please see my thread here.
There are two methods of unrooting an HTC Desire.
Methods:
Get the latest RUU for your region from Shipped Roms. This is an exe file. You can run this file directly from PC. Then connect your device when so prompted.
The second method is to flash the rom.zip directly from the Android bootloader interface, after renaming the Rom.zip (which is actually obtained from the RUU) to PB99IMG.zip [See EddyOS's excellent step-by-step guide for dummies, in the FAQ below]
Method1 does not need any explanation (If necessary, I will add illustrations of this process later along with error codes)
Method2 is illustrated below.
Note: The following post illustrates the actual steps necessary to unroot your HTC Desire by running the PB99IMG.zip. This is also the method to upgrade the software with the RUU, the last method to fix bootloops cause by a bad boot, and also the way to unbrick an SLCD bricked Desire. Note that another simple method exists to unroot the device, and that is by directly running the exe file of the RUU from Windows. Though simple, this is slightly riskier, since complications with Windows drivers, or a sudden power surge or PC reboot can semibrick/brick your device. The following method using PB99IMG.zip eliminates those problems.
Unrooting is just one of the steps necessary to unbrick an SLCD bricked HTC Desire. The process is a pain for these users because they cant see anything on the screen and left pressing keys in sequence, whose function they can only guess. Also they need to wait specific amounts of time before pressing the sequences.
I'm making visible the steps which the Android system proceeds through, when you run a PB99IMG.zip to unroot your Android device. I've also included the time taken before each step while running the WWE 2.29 RUU as PB99IMG.zip. The time isnt much different for other ROMs. To be sure, just give it about 30secs more than the time I've noted.
Initial steps:
Create a goldcard if you want to convert a branded Desire to unbranded, or vice versa, or to make a Desire of one region (CID) accept software written for a phone of another region.
After creating the goldcard, format it as FAT32. If more than one partition exist, delete the rest, and format one as Primary and FAT32.
Put the file PB99IMG.zip into the root of the goldcard. Note that the name must be PB99IMG.zip and not PB99IMG.zip.zip. Windows has a tendency to rename it as the latter.
If you dont already have the PB99IMG.zip, you can get it by running the RUU, and while the RUU is loaded (dont start the RUU upgrade. Just click on the exe, and when the welcome screen of RUU shows up,) search in your Temp folder for the file rom.zip. Hint: To quickly navigate to Temp, Type the following into the Run window: %TEMP% [If you still get this step confused, see EddyOS's excellent tutorial on this, in the FAQ below]
To run the PB99IMG.zip, just reboot with Vol- and power button pressed.
I'm describing the whole boot process below for Reference, though.
Hboot mode (Vol- & Power key. Key them pressed for a 5-6 secs
FOR INSTALLING ANY RUU AS PB99IMG.ZIP
Press Vol- , then w/o releasing it, press Power button + Vol –
After 3-4 secs, the following screen shows up momentarily:
· Fastboot
· Recovery
· Clear Storage
· Simlock
This shows the above few options for 2-3 seconds, and then directly checks for PB99IMG.ZIP. It displays:
SD Checking…
Loading…
PB99DIAG.ZIP
Pb99DIAG.nbh
PB99IMG.ZIP
When it finds PB99IMG.zip, it starts to load it (13 secs after you press the Vol- & power key)
It gives the next options after 2min 20seconds (for the WWE 2.29 RUU) from the initial key press of Vol- and Power key.
Parsing………………….[SD zip]
1. Bootloader
2. Radio V2
3. Radio_Cust
4. Boot
5. Recovery
6. System
7. Userdata
8. Splash1
9. Splash2
Do you want to update device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
So, net key sequences involved:
· Back+Power
· Power again
· Vol Up
If we chose No, next option:
Do you want to reboot device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
If you pressed Yes, then:
Update is in progress..
Do not power off your device.
1. Bootloader -OK
2. Radio V2 -OK
3. Radio_Cust -OK
4. Boot -OK
5. Recovery-Unzipping/Updating
6. System
7. Userdata
8. Splash1
9. Splash2
It cycles through each of these in turn. For me, it took exactly 2 min 17 secs for time when I chose to apply update, to when update was completed.
(Note: At times, it may update the bootloader and reboot. If you have an SLCD screen, when the device reboots, you may not see anything onscreen (black). At this point, it is notable that the device boots to Fastboot instead of Bootloader, so you will need to press Power button again to get it to resume the update process. Once it completes, you will be presented the options to reboot the device. So you just need to Press Vol + after some time)
It displays:
Update complete
So you want to reboot device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
Congratulations. Your phone is now officially unrooted.
On rebooting, HTC screen shows up for a few seconds.
Then a green Down arrow in a green circle shows up for another 5-6 seconds.
Then, HTC screen again.
Finally, HTC screen disappears and the HTC Quietly brilliant logo shows.
Your device now boots into the Android phone.
Total time taken: 6min 30 seconds.
If the Rom is incompatible with your SLCD device, at the reboot stage, you will hear the momentary vibration. Then after about 10-20secs, you will hear the HTC Quietly Brilliant tone. The phone will boot, and the keys light up after about a min, indicating that the Android system has booted up. Since the Rom is incompatible, there's still nothing on screen. To shutdown the booted up phone, press power key, then swipe your finger vertically up-down like you do to unlock your phone normally, which is exactly what you're doing. Then keep Power button pressed until the phone vibrates. This means it is presenting you with the Power menu. At this point press the trackball once, then once more. The phone will now shutdown. At this point you can flash your SLCD compatible update.zip (OTA) and unbrick it.
FASTBOOT mode
Back+Power key:
4 options:
· Bootloader (For running PB99IMG.zip)->Choose with Power key (This loads the Bootloader/Hboot mode)
· Reboot
· Reboot bootloader
· Power down
Bootloader (Hboot mode) or PB99IMG update mode.
Performs the following check on the PB99IMG.zip:
1. Bootloader
2. Radio V2
3. Radio_Cust
4. Boot
5. Recovery
6. System
7. Userdata
8. Splash1
9. Splash2
Do you want to start update?
Vol Up: Yes
Vol Down: No
So, net key sequences involved:
· Back+Power
· Power again
· Vol Up
If we chose No, next option:
Do you want to reboot device?
<Vol Up> Yes
<Vol Down> No
No brings up the following options:
· Fastboot
· Recovery
· Clear Storage
· Simlock

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Newbies
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Newbies
1. Why do I need to Unroot?
To take the device to service centre for warranty
To fix problems with Boot and Recovery unsolved by other methods
2. What are the methods of unrooting? Which is safer?
Basically both methods are the same. It is the process of flashing an original HTC software onto your ROM. One method involves running an .exe file from Windows, and the other is by running a file extracted from this exe file from the sdcard. The latter method is called the PB99IMG.zip method, because it involves renaming the rom file so extracted as PB99IMG.zip. This method is generally safer because the whole process can be completed from your phone itself. The method of running the exe is prone to corruption because of problems with Windows drivers, your Usb cable, Battery issues, and even a Windows System Failure or System Crash or Power Failure!
3. How do I get a PB99IMG.zip? [EddyOs's complete tutorial for Dummies]
(The illustrations and answer to this question has been provided by EddyOS)
If you still get lost, dont even bother to ask!!
1. Double-click on the RUU file and wait until you get to the first main screen
2. Move the window to the bottom of your screen because it can’t be minimised and will sit on top of all other windows
3. 3. Click on Start>Run and type ‘%temp%’. Then click ‘OK’
4. Look for the newest folder in the temp folder. Double-click on it
5.Copy the file called ‘rom’ to your Desktop
6. Rename the file called ‘rom’ to ‘PB99IMG’
7. Copy this file to the root of your SD card (root = not in any folders)
4. Do I need a Goldcard?
If you have a recent version of the RUU for your Device, available on Shipped Roms, you dont need a goldcard. This is the usual scenario for people who purchased their Desire in Europe, and so have an unbranded Desire. All Branded Desires need a correct branded version of the RUU, and any other RUU including WWE (Worldwide English, or European) RUU will not work for them. Also if an unbranded Desire user wishes to change RUU to a branded version, he will need a Goldcard. This is because all Desires have a particular software tag in the Rom, called the InfoCID. This dictates the Region code. For Eg. An Indian Desire is branded and has InfoCID of HTC__038. When you change a RUU to different region, what you actually do is reset the InfoCID setting. Changing the InfoCID setting requires a Goldcard.
5. What is a Goldcard?
It is a normal MicroUSB card specially prepared in such a way that its Sector 0 (which normally doesnt hold anything useful) is modified, so that it signals to the HTC RUU that the InfoCID may be changed.
6. How do I create a Goldcard?
Just download this tool (Credits and All Rights by [email protected]), and run it.
In case your card in phone cannot be detected by the PC, download and install Goldcard Helper from the market and use it to generate the Reverse CID
7. Can you tell me more about Goldcards?
Sure. I've already posted it for you. Read the FAQs in this thread.
8. I think I've bricked my Desire. I cant unroot it with your method. What can I do?
Follow my thread on Unbricking a Bricked Desire. Though it's written for SLCD device, it will work for AMOLED too. The chance of success depends on two essentials: 1-That you have a working goldcard, and 2-You have a compatible RUU (of version higher or equal to the current version)

Reserved for the future...

Hi,
Thanks for informative article. Can I install PB99IMG.zip using the standard clockworkmod @ recovery mode?
Edited: I tried using windows, it failed. I tried the 2nd method, but Desire does not reconize the PB99IMG.zip file and so nothing happens.

medomedo said:
Hi,
Thanks for informative article. Can I install PB99IMG.zip using the standard clockworkmod @ recovery mode?
Edited: I tried using windows, it failed. I tried the 2nd method, but Desire does not reconize the PB99IMG.zip file and so nothing happens.
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When you mean you tried it in Windows, do you mean you connected the cable and ran the exe file? If so, what error did it give you?
You cant flash it via Clockwork. And you dont have to.
Assuming you have only one partition on your sdcard and it is formatted correctly as FAT32 and the PB99IMG.zip is placed in the root folder, and you press Vol- & Power button to start your Desire, it will detect the file and start the update process. Problems usually happen when the card is not formatted correctly, and the file is named PB99IMG.zip.zip and not just PB99IMG.zip. This is because Windows may not display the full filename including the zip extension.

one simple question
i wanted to root my phone so i could flash to a custom ROM, but i have since updated to 2.13.707.2 OTA, but i cant seem to find the RUU in shipped ROMs site...
could i use the 2.13.707.1 RUU to unroot?

Hi droidzone,
Thanks for the quick response. The error I got from windows 7 pro was (translated from German):
error 170: USB connection failure. The update software was not able to connect to mobile. Make sure the cable is connected to both PC and mobile.
My SD card is partitioned into FAT32 and a small parition ext3 for apps. This configuration is defacto for DeFrost, OpenDesire, and Oxygen ROMs. I moved the rom.zip file and renamed it using rootExprorer application to be 100% sure. When I go to recovery mode and then to Clockwork I can see the exact file name and its correct PB99IMG.zip (I am not sure if the system is case sensitive) but PB99IMG.zip is the exact name. Of course I restarted win7 few times but nothing changed. I need this because my mic is bricked like described in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9951668&posted=1
What can I try next? thanks!

medomedo said:
Hi droidzone,
Thanks for the quick response. The error I got from windows 7 pro was (translated from German):
error 170: USB connection failure. The update software was not able to connect to mobile. Make sure the cable is connected to both PC and mobile.
My SD card is partitioned into FAT32 and a small parition ext3 for apps. This configuration is defacto for DeFrost, OpenDesire, and Oxygen ROMs. I moved the rom.zip file and renamed it using rootExprorer application to be 100% sure. When I go to recovery mode and then to Clockwork I can see the exact file name and its correct PB99IMG.zip (I am not sure if the system is case sensitive) but PB99IMG.zip is the exact name. Of course I restarted win7 few times but nothing changed. I need this because my mic is bricked like described in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9951668&posted=1
What can I try next? thanks!
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i wanted to root my phone so i could flash to a custom ROM, but i have since updated to 2.13.707.2 OTA, but i cant seem to find the RUU in shipped ROMs site...
could i use the 2.13.707.1 RUU to unroot?
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It's worth a try.Normally an older version cant be used on top of a newer version. It will give a "main version is newer" error. A newer version will always work. If it still doesnt work for you, downgrading may be the only resort. Get Teppic's downgrade tool for that.
error 170: USB connection failure. The update software was not able to connect to mobile. Make sure the cable is connected to both PC and mobile.
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Could be a Windows driver issue. The PB99IMG.zip method should work for you though. Remove the ext partition, and partition the whole card as one big FAT32 partn, format it once, and then put the file there again. It should work.
If it still wont work, use another sdcard, repeat these steps.

droidzone said:
It's worth a try.Normally an older version cant be used on top of a newer version. It will give a "main version is newer" error. A newer version will always work. If it still doesnt work for you, downgrading may be the only resort. Get Teppic's downgrade tool for that.
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Thanks for clearing up for me...i know now what to prepare...

FYI, I used another SDcard with only FTA32 partition and it worked. Howerver it did not fix the mic problem. Thanks!

medomedo said:
FYI, I used another SDcard with only FTA32 partition and it worked. Howerver it did not fix the mic problem. Thanks!
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Good..If even a new RUU installation didnt work, I'm guessing Hardware issues. Maybe a good time to get it checked.

I have a debranded Desire on 2.2, accidentally updated with an OTA yetserday without goldcard and have now lost wifi.
trying to downgrade with goldcard but it failing
tried PB99IMG method but get the following
On HBOOT , loads PB99IMG but states main version older update failed.
In recovery fails to open E: signature verification failed.
Any help gratefully received

stevep999 said:
I have a debranded Desire on 2.2, accidentally updated with an OTA yetserday without goldcard and have now lost wifi.
trying to downgrade with goldcard but it failing
tried PB99IMG method but get the following
On HBOOT , loads PB99IMG but states main version older update failed.
In recovery fails to open E: signature verification failed.
Any help gratefully received
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You have a debranded Desire, you said.
Well then, the PB99IMG of the latest RUU should work for you.
Just flash it as I've described from Hboot.
Put the goldcard in just for safety, and do it.
Should work.

Hi Droid
Thanks for quick reply.
Can I just confirm a few bits . . .
Goldcard leaves 3 folders on SD ( android_secure, footprints,lost.dir)
Then copy and rename the RRU to PB99IMG and copy to SD.
Reboot to HBOOT and then get previous messages :-(

stevep999 said:
Hi Droid
Thanks for quick reply.
Can I just confirm a few bits . . .
Goldcard leaves 3 folders on SD ( android_secure, footprints,lost.dir)
Then copy and rename the RRU to PB99IMG and copy to SD.
Reboot to HBOOT and then get previous messages :-(
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To be safe, do the foll verbatim:
Delete any additional partitions on goldcard (if any). The goldcard should have one big FAT32 partition
Format it as FAT32 once again with original allocation size
Transfer the PB99IMG.zip that I have linked in my post to the root.
Check the filename and be sure that it is not PB99IMG.zip.zip
Reboot in Hboot by Pressing the Vol- & Power key
The file will be detected and presented with menus
Follow the instructions in the OP

I'm guessing I don't need a goldcard with my unbranded desire?? But screwed if it does. Also what is the unbranded ruu currently as there is literally hundreds? Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire

BTW, what does it mean WWE rom?

WWE - World Wide English
To others, if you've flashed the OTA without your gold card do it again manually WITH your gold card and you're good to go. Flashing a full RUU is only need if you can't fix it manually

HTC 123 said:
I'm guessing I don't need a goldcard with my unbranded desire?? But screwed if it does. Also what is the unbranded ruu currently as there is literally hundreds? Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire
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medomedo said:
BTW, what does it mean WWE rom?
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EddyOS said:
WWE - World Wide English
To others, if you've flashed the OTA without your gold card do it again manually WITH your gold card and you're good to go. Flashing a full RUU is only need if you can't fix it manually
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Try what Eddy said. If it still gives you trouble, do what I listed.
WWE ->European Unbranded version
The latest is what I linked.

Eddy
Got the link, can you just confirm process, please
Thanks in advance

Help my HTC 10 has gone mad.....

Hi all,Any help will be greatly received,
my stock 10 started having random lock ups,freezes and reboots ,
it has now even decided to give itself a factory reset on its own WTF?
so i thought software has gone corrupt, so ive downloaded the correct firmware and put it on the sd,when i boot into download
mode from bootloader it says sd not mounted?? tried formatting sd card to fat 32 and ntfs.
it also has lost its recovery as just get the red exclamation icon,
and because it factory reset itself without me entering my pin google has set the 24hrs timer so i cant even get further than the google sign in page to root it and flash it that way...
please help
cheers

Markieboy said:
Hi all,Any help will be greatly received,
my stock 10 started having random lock ups,freezes and reboots ,
it has now even decided to give itself a factory reset on its own WTF?
so i thought software has gone corrupt, so ive downloaded the correct firmware and put it on the sd,when i boot into download
mode from bootloader it says sd not mounted?? tried formatting sd card to fat 32 and ntfs.
it also has lost its recovery as just get the red exclamation icon,
and because it factory reset itself without me entering my pin google has set the 24hrs timer so i cant even get further than the google sign in page to root it and flash it that way...
please help
cheers
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Have you checked your Google account on a PC or other device ? check all is well there first

Lol flash twrp and install any rom.

if you are ok with losing all your data you can use a RUU to restore the system from your current state.
1. download this: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24671318762849095
2. rename the zip file to 2PS6IMG.zip
3. put it on your SD card and put it in your phone.
4. boot into download mode, it will recognise the zip and begin the ruu process.
5. once it's finished it will reboot; it might take a little longer than usual to boot but just wait about 5min or so.
done.
at a guess i'd say that if it doesn't work or it happens again then your board is probably cooked and you should start looking for a new phone...
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also when booting into stock recovery the red exclamation mark screen is normal; what you have to do is hold down the power button and press vol up and the recovery menu should appear.

diagonals said:
if you are ok with losing all your data you can use a RUU to restore the system from your current state.
1. download this: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24671318762849095
2. rename the zip file to 2PS6IMG.zip
3. put it on your SD card and put it in your phone.
4. boot into download mode, it will recognise the zip and begin the ruu process.
5. once it's finished it will reboot; it might take a little longer than usual to boot but just wait about 5min or so.
done.
at a guess i'd say that if it doesn't work or it happens again then your board is probably cooked and you should start looking for a new phone...
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also when booting into stock recovery the red exclamation mark screen is normal; what you have to do is hold down the power button and press vol up and the recovery menu should appear.
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Are you sure this is the proper RUU for him? First of all, that RUU is super old. Probably too old for the OP to use unless he's S-Off (you can't go backwards with firmware while S-On)
Second of all, you don't even know which model he has. That RUU is for WWE/European. It won't work on US Unlocked/Sprint/Verizon/o2/T-mo etc...... but ONLY on a WWE branded device. You need matching MID and CID for the RUUs to work.
@Markieboy don't use that RUU. Boot to download mode and post here what it says next to "OS" and I or someone else can provide you with the appropriate one to use (although I'm not sure if it will work in this case).
Try this: If you can boot to download mode, you should be able to flash TWRP via fastboot (your bootloader is unlocked, correct?).
Then boot to TWRP > advanced > file manager then navigate to /data/system/ and delete the locksettings.db file. This will disable your lockscreen PIN/password.

xunholyx said:
Are you sure this is the proper RUU for him? First of all, that RUU is super old. Probably too old for the OP to use unless he's S-Off (you can't go backwards with firmware while S-On)
Second of all, you don't even know which model he has. That RUU is for WWE/European. It won't work on US Unlocked/Sprint/Verizon/o2/T-mo etc...... but ONLY on a WWE branded device. You need matching MID and CID for the RUUs to work.
@Markieboy don't use that RUU. Boot to download mode and post here what it says next to "OS" and I or someone else can provide you with the appropriate one to use (although I'm not sure if it will work in this case).
Try this: If you can boot to download mode, you should be able to flash TWRP via fastboot (your bootloader is unlocked, correct?).
Then boot to TWRP > advanced > file manager then navigate to /data/system/ and delete the locksettings.db file. This will disable your lockscreen PIN/password.
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Hello, i have exactly the same issue battery health is like 65 percent when i look at accubattery and it crashes often wen battery is lower than 25% or so. It closes and never opens. Enters a boot loop. Sometimes it shuts down and enters boot loop too. Here is information that i see at download mode :
hTC download mode
*** LOCKED ***
htc_pmeuhl PVT S-ON
LK-1.0.0.0000
RADIO - [email protected]
OpenDSP - v.20.0.8996.00007_0809
OS-2.41.401.41
Aug 2 2017, 12:18:15(857212)
system info
show barcode
bla bla
Security checking falied GT_CONNECT_FAI
L
Security Warning
if you flash this phone with any rom bla bla
SD Mounted
OTG NOT MOUNTED
File NOT FOUND

xunholyx said:
Are you sure this is the proper RUU for him? First of all, that RUU is super old. Probably too old for the OP to use unless he's S-Off (you can't go backwards with firmware while S-On)
Second of all, you don't even know which model he has. That RUU is for WWE/European. It won't work on US Unlocked/Sprint/Verizon/o2/T-mo etc...... but ONLY on a WWE branded device. You need matching MID and CID for the RUUs to work.
@Markieboy don't use that RUU. Boot to download mode and post here what it says next to "OS" and I or someone else can provide you with the appropriate one to use (although I'm not sure if it will work in this case).
Try this: If you can boot to download mode, you should be able to flash TWRP via fastboot (your bootloader is unlocked, correct?).
Then boot to TWRP > advanced > file manager then navigate to /data/system/ and delete the locksettings.db file. This will disable your lockscreen PIN/password.
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Hi no unfortunately the phone is bog standard I haven't unlocked the bootloader or anything. It's a non branded wwe firmware version....

i'd say pay for the s-off, there's no other way to fix your phone. but i still think your board is cooked.

Markieboy said:
Hi no unfortunately the phone is bog standard I haven't unlocked the bootloader or anything. It's a non branded wwe firmware version....
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Sorry for taking so long to respond. This is the RUU.zip you should use. You can follow the instructions a few posts back, just use this download instead of the one linked.

Markieboy said:
Hi no unfortunately the phone is bog standard I haven't unlocked the bootloader or anything. It's a non branded wwe firmware version....
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Many thanks... Things have been resolved now,, the missus took it into carphonewarehouse, and they said because it's a software issue it'll be repaired free! Phones about a year old...
Well it came back with the repair report...
NEW MAIN BOARD firred
NEW USB C PORT fitted
NEW BATTERY fitted
wow.. Don't mind if I do.. Lol

Markieboy said:
Many thanks... Things have been resolved now,, the missus took it into carphonewarehouse, and they said because it's a software issue it'll be repaired free! Phones about a year old...
Well it came back with the repair report...
NEW MAIN BOARD firred
NEW USB C PORT fitted
NEW BATTERY fitted
wow.. Don't mind if I do.. Lol
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Are you saying they replaced those? on the house? I'm

Markieboy said:
Many thanks... Things have been resolved now,, the missus took it into carphonewarehouse, and they said because it's a software issue it'll be repaired free! Phones about a year old...
Well it came back with the repair report...
NEW MAIN BOARD firred
NEW USB C PORT fitted
NEW BATTERY fitted
wow.. Don't mind if I do.. Lol
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The question is, what were doing on that phone to cook all these? Mining Bitcoin?