Goldcard query.. - Hero, G2 Touch Android Development

Just wondered something. I have created a goldcard and flashed a new ROM successfully. I was looking at using A2SD but obviously I need to format my SD card. If I do this, will I lose the ability to flash a different ROM? Would I need to do the goldcard thing all over again?
Thanks
Liam

Hi,
I use a different SD card in my phone to the one i made as a goldcard, and can still flash any custom rom so you should be fine.

Shweet. Thanks dude!!

Goldcard is used to allow the user to flash mis-matched CID images. For example flash an Orange UK ROM to T-Mobile G2 (My understanding).
A goldcard is used to bypass the CID check so you can flash an "unlocked" bootloader which allows u to flash unsigned/mis-matching CID ROMS
If I'm wrong, please could someone correct me.

I used a goldcard so i could downgrade to root my phone. It the most recent roms from htc they patched the exploit which flashrec uses to root your phone to install custom roms.

Unfortunate
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.

you only need 1 card!! when u format th goldcard it becomes an SD card once again,no need to have 2 diff cards

abalint21 said:
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.
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try using another card. it took seven cards to get mine working. i used a nokia 5800 8gb stock card.
be sure you are following the instructions correctly.

I successfully made a goldcard which I used on both my Hero (TMob) and another Hero (H3G) and flashed generic ROM's to them.
I've subsequently put the latest ROM's from the HTC website (for respective models) on them but can no longer use the Goldcard method! I tried using the card again, re-made it, tried 2 more cards with the same result..
Thought it may be of some interest

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[Q] unable to downgrade or root

i performed an OTA (Froyo) update on my phone and now i'm unable to root or downgrade so i can root.
i tried the downgrading method from here and i get an "incorrect cid" error
using unrevoked3 doesn't work, the process takes a long time and the phone just boots normally and it says "root failed"
i tried using a RUU and eventually ended up with an "wrong or incorrect cid" error too
so i'm guessing it's some error with the CID or something else i'm missing. how do i determine which is the suitable RUU for my CID? and how can i determine if my phone is CDMA or SLCD?
i'm not sure what to do now. i can post my phone info if needed.
What ROM version are you using at the mo?
stock HTC desire ROM
Baseband version 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Software number 2.32.415.3
Not seen an RUU with that version so you'd have to debrand (using a gold card) and then root that instead...the CID error is because you're not using a gold card
As for other questions:
- You're GSM, not CDMA, as you use a SIM card in your Desire
- Screen types are SLCD or AMOLED. New Desires (built August onwards) tend to be SLCD so you can only use RUUs with versions 2.x.xxx.x onwards (unless otherwise stated)
i still have to use a gold card even though the phone is unbranded? i'll give it a try i guess. i wanted to avoid making a goldcard but i guess i'm running out of options.
ByteFalcon said:
i still have to use a gold card even though the phone is unbranded? i'll give it a try i guess. i wanted to avoid making a goldcard but i guess i'm running out of options.
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If you get incorrect CID that means that your phone is branded, hence the goldcard
If you're phone was unbranded you'd be on version x.xx.405.x - anything is either a region variant or branded. Most debranding guides use the WWE ROM (x.xx.405.x)
yeah it could be a region specific phone, that would explain the ROM version and the CID errors. but its definetely not branded, no extra software on it and its works with any network. does that mean i have to debrand, downgrade and then root?
Just have to debrand, use 2.10.405.2 and flash it with a gold card and then root - no downgrade required
- Insert a Goldcard
- Flash this using this RUU:RUU_Bravo_Froyo_Vodafone_UK_2.33.161.2_Radio_32.49 .00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157522_signed.exe
see this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...=853178&page=3
then u can root it using unrevoked if u dont have goldcard dowload this file http://www.mediafire.com/?pby74hjgv9t9tmu put it on the sd card turn the mobile off then press volume up while keeping it pressed press the power button then it will go HBOOT then PB99IMG.zip will flash ur desire u can root it again using unrevoked.
Why would they want to flash a Vodafone UK ROM onto their phone?? Bad advice, there...
Get the one from my signature of you still want to be unbranded
This one 2.29.405.2 WWE will not work on desire with RUU ARA_2.32.415.3 this the only way to root the device again pls see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853178&page=3
So why did you post the Vodafone UK one before? And how do you now the EU is on that ROM?? It doesn't matter which you use so long as you have a gold card
EddyOS said:
So why did you post the Vodafone UK one before? And how do you now the EU is on that ROM?? It doesn't matter which you use so long as you have a gold card
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Yea..
I think his best bet is to downgrade using Teppic's utility to the WWE 1.720 and then upgrade to whatever version of his ROM is avilable on Shipped roms. And root. And..I have yet to see Unrvoked failing on any software version.
Use a goldcard while using Teppic's utility too. That will bypass the CID check
Why downgrade at all? So long as you're on ANY stock ROM you can root it. Downgrading is completely unneccessary
believe me I got this RUU ARA_2.32 I ve tried all the methods u mentioned here only the vodadafone RUU could resolve this problem all other methods gave different kind of errors without any success.
Of course it'll work, if not THEN use Teppic's downgrade tool and flash whatever ROM you want
EddyOS said:
Why downgrade at all? So long as you're on ANY stock ROM you can root it. Downgrading is completely unneccessary
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I suggested that only b/c he said he tried unrevoked and it failed..Of course unrevoked is supposed to work on every software..That said, I havent seen 2.32.415.3 before and thought maybe it has patched the Unrevoked vulnerability..
alsir said:
believe me I got this RUU ARA_2.32 I ve tried all the methods u mentioned here only the vodadafone RUU could resolve this problem all other methods gave different kind of errors without any success.
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Would help if you could describe the "different errors"..
The solution could have been anything starting from incorrect drivers..
I think I know what he's trying to say, he wants me to use the vodaphone one as a stepping stone before moving on to an unbranded ROM and rooting. But won't that still require a gold card anyway since its not the same version ROM?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Flash unbranded ROM question

Hi everyone,
I bought an unlocked Desire HD, but I guess it's from German Vodafone.
Everything works fine etc, but I guess I rely on Vodafone for the latest update, isn't it?
I want to remove the carrier (Vodafone) stuff from my device. Is it possible to flash the original HTC (no carrier stuff) Rom on my device and also get the latest OTA from HTC, when it's available?
I searched via the forums already, but couldn't find a proper answer.
So I hope someone can help me
****head said:
Hi everyone,
I bought an unlocked Desire HD, but I guess it's from German Vodafone.
Everything works fine etc, but I guess I rely on Vodafone for the latest update, isn't it?
I want to remove the carrier (Vodafone) stuff from my device. Is it possible to flash the original HTC (no carrier stuff) Rom on my device and also get the latest OTA from HTC, when it's available?
I searched via the forums already, but couldn't find a proper answer.
So I hope someone can help me
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if you do a search on how to make a goldcard, once you have done that, you can just flash a generic htc ruu
Yes, although you may have to create a gold card first, also you don't say what your Firmware version is, but full instructions can be found here
ghostofcain said:
Yes, although you may have to create a gold card first, also you don't say what your Firmware version is, but full instructions can be found here
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Sorry, I'm on 1.39, fully rooted and Radio S-OFF & ENG S-OFF
Thanks for the help gonna search the gold card thingie
I went to Clockwork Recovery and selected "Select zip & update".
When it opens the zip it says: "Can't open the zip (bad)" and abort the whole thing.
I wanted to try a stock 1.32 rom, don't know what I'm doing wrong :-s
You do not do it in clockworkmod, but in bootloader. Just put the PD98IMG.zip to your SD card and reboot to bootloader. It will ask you automatically whether you want to flash.
OH i see
Thanks it worked ^^

[Q] Can't downgrade my unbranded DHD from 2.2.1 to 1.32.405.6

I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
ruben_swing said:
I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
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You tried this description, and followed it word for word?
And to my knowledge you should not need to create a goldcard when you have an unbranded device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Sorry but the same customer id error even when after following the guide u mentioned
ruben_swing said:
I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
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I had the exact problem. I created a goldcard, and everthing worked out fine. Not sure why a goldcard is required even when our device is apparently unbranded, but anyways, goldcard does the work.
Try following this guide:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
nayan8teen said:
I had the exact problem. I created a goldcard, and everthing worked out fine. Not sure why a goldcard is required even when our device is apparently unbranded, but anyways, goldcard does the work.
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Thank you so much for replying. I have yet to try out the guide you have mentioned in the link, however, I do need to ask one or two questions:
1. If I create a goldcard, will I be able to ever upgrade to the Official Gingerbread ROM, when it is released for India.
2. Can I switch between ROMs (stock/non-stock) seamlessly, without any complains.
I would really appreciate if you would really help me out here.
ruben_swing said:
I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
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I had the same problem with downgrading to 1.3 as of the PD98IMG.zip. tried for 2 days and i kept getting the CID incorrect error. finally it came to me..i wasnt running the command prompt as administrator. it worked like a charm for me. that might be the reason why you're getting the CID incorrect error.
ramanan27 said:
I had the same problem with downgrading to 1.3 as of the PD98IMG.zip. tried for 2 days and i kept getting the CID incorrect error. finally it came to me..i wasnt running the command prompt as administrator. it worked like a charm for me. that might be the reason why you're getting the CID incorrect error.
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I am still getting the CID incorrect error. however, I did manage to find something very helpful in this regard, and I would like to share it with you wonderful ppl, who took the time out to help me, check the link given below:
androidforums.com/desire-hd-all-things-root/323976-cid-incorrect-update-fail-desire-hd-firmware-downgrading-1-32-405-6-1-84-720-3-a.html
The above is a link
Once again thank you all for helping me, and in case you do have some updates about this, pls keep me posted
ruben_swing said:
Thank you so much for replying. I have yet to try out the guide you have mentioned in the link, however, I do need to ask one or two questions:
1. If I create a goldcard, will I be able to ever upgrade to the Official Gingerbread ROM, when it is released for India.
2. Can I switch between ROMs (stock/non-stock) seamlessly, without any complains.
I would really appreciate if you would really help me out here.
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For your first question, no. And it has nothing to do with goldcard. I you are rooted and use some custom rom, you will not receive any official updates. Although you can at anytime go back to stock to get them.
But beleive me, when you start using custom roms, you do not need the official updates. I too am from India, and was waiting for the official 2.3.3, but finally a few days back decided to root and go for custom rom (RCMixHD Kingdom). And i am loving it..
So go ahead, make your goldcard.
And yeah, for your second, yes you can. Although, i dont think you will ever..

[Q] unroot gingerbread ruu problem

hi i have have installed many different roms, hboots, radios and have also used alpha rev and unrevoked to on my desire. i want to start again because the phone isnt working well now and i can no longer install a new recovery img. i have found a rom i like which is miui beta. so i want to unroot the device get it back to stock and start again however im getting bootloader version error when using the RUU.
hboot - 0.80.0000
radio - 5.14.05.17
also to note after using ruu which hasn't fully completed i now have S-on when i had s-off and i am not afraid of rebooting or turning of the device in case of bricking it.
can anyone help thanks.
wolfgang9_9 said:
hi i have have installed many different roms, hboots, radios and have also used alpha rev and unrevoked to on my desire. i want to start again because the phone isnt working well now and i can no longer install a new recovery img. i have found a rom i like which is miui beta. so i want to unroot the device get it back to stock and start again however im getting bootloader version error when using the RUU.
hboot - 0.80.0000
radio - 5.14.05.17
also to note after using ruu which hasn't fully completed i now have S-on when i had s-off and i am not afraid of rebooting or turning of the device in case of bricking it.
can anyone help thanks.
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Hi.
Are you trying to run the latest RUU WWE 2.29.405.5? This should give you no problems, unless you have a custom HBOOT, which I can't see.
Try running the PB99IMG.zip directly from SD Card. Here it is how to extract the PB99IMG.zip from the RUU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 -2nd post.
Please explain a little more about what you have did to the phone till now (custom HBOOT?).
We have to take it slowly.
i tried using this version -
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
and regards to the hboot i have used alpha rev so i dont know if that classes as a custom hboot or not.
and thanks for the quick reply
wolfgang9_9 said:
i tried using this version -
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
and regards to the hboot i have used alpha rev so i dont know if that classes as a custom hboot or not.
and thanks for the quick reply
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Hi.
Well there's the problem the version of RUU is way too old (1.21.405.2 <-> 2.29.405.5). Try running the latest RUU and run it from bootloader (PB99IMG.zip).
If you have used alpharev only to S-OFF but not to flash HBOOT's then there is no problem. Just run the latest RUU and it will be all over.
Please post the result.
okay so i use the ruu and make a pb99img, mount the usb storage place it on the phone reboot and it should work. do i need a gold card tho to do this?
wolfgang9_9 said:
okay so i use the ruu and make a pb99img, mount the usb storage place it on the phone reboot and it should work. do i need a gold card tho to do this?
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Yes.
1. Extract the PB99IMG.zip and put it on root of SD Card.
2. Reboot in bootloader (Volume-Down + Power)
3. It will automatically load the img and ask you if you want to install
4. Check Yes and follow onscreen progress.
5. Wait untill it finnishes
6. I think it will reboot itself, if not scroll down to the Reboot obtion and press Power button to select.
About the gold card:
You need a gold card only if you have a branded phone.
If you do need to create a gold card try this guide:
droidzone said:
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.
7. Can you tell me more about Goldcards?
Sure. I've already posted it for you. Read the FAQs in this thread.
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Or to create a gold card in Linux(without using the phone): http://www.nazriawang.com/2010/04/how-to-create-goldcard-with-ubuntu.html
No method available for Windows only.
droidzone said:
Whatever you do, DO NOT turn off the device manually unless the software tells you to. If something goes wrong, dont switch off phone. Keep the phone on while trying a solution. Newer RUUs dont usually wreck a phone, and with a goldcard, you can always recover. But, the flash SHOULD NOT be interrupted by switching off or disconnecting the cable.
Always start with a battery with >50% power (full recommended).
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omg thank you soo much it worked and no need for a gold card either so now i can finally start again thanks again ever so much helped alot.
wolfgang9_9 said:
omg thank you soo much it worked and no need for a gold card either so now i can finally start again thanks again ever so much helped alot.
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I'm glad you've managed to do it and repair the phone.
Also I'm glad I could help you.

[Q] Do I Need A GoldCard?

I'm assuming I need to create a Goldcard, just wanted to check first.
I have a Desire HD from Three (3) UK, which has a custom boot animation with the 3 logo, and has some 3 branded apps that cannot be removed via deleting.
Am I right in thinking that I need to follow to GoldCard Route to downgrade and root before flashing another rom?
2.3.3
Build 2.36.771.14
Yes, you need a Goldcard because you have a branded D HD
you can try gingerbreak, but it may not work.
If it doesnt work, then YES you need a goldcard.
for downgrading you can use a few methods:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
or
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
for the first thread, if you're having any issues, please refer to pages 28 and up for answers
we've simplified everything as much as we can.
Hi,
I have a DHD which i can use with any sim. Do i still need gold card? BTW, i am from Singapore. Can any m8 answer me???
Thanks.
micromouse said:
Hi,
I have a DHD which i can use with any sim. Do i still need gold card? BTW, i am from Singapore. Can any m8 answer me???
Thanks.
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The goldcard procedure or downgrading is needed if you attend to replace your Rom with a custom one.
You can use your phone with any sim you like but with the specific rom you haver right now.
micromouse said:
Hi,
I have a DHD which i can use with any sim. Do i still need gold card? BTW, i am from Singapore. Can any m8 answer me???
Thanks.
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yes, all you have is the simlock unlocked. a goldcard is required to load a stock PD98IMG with a different CID.

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