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I am updating my Desire in order to gain Root access, and I want to document the process as completely as possible. Partially for my own benefit, and also so that others may learn from my experience and research. An awful lot of fantastic work has been done by many individuals, but as a novice, I've found some of the documentation lacking.
Also, I would really like help in double-checking my work.
I intend to update this post, to improve the details, but only for this specific process. Hopefully, quite soon I will shed my n00b restrictions and be able to add the links I describe. I won't be adding other Rooting methods here.
First, details about my phone. I bought a SIM-free, unbranded Desire at MediaMarkt (Berlin, Germany) on 2010-07-30. It cost €475, and I paid €120 for two years of very comprehensive insurance.
I use a prepaid plan from Fonic, with HSDPA data and "Targesflatrate".
At the time, I recorded the following:
(from Menu>Settings>About phone>Software Information)
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel version: 2.6.23-0cb9f166 htc-kernel(a)and18-2 #1
Build number: 1.21.405.2 CL174215 release-keys
Software number: 1.21.405.2
Browser version: Webkit 3.1
(As a new user, I am apparently not allowed to use the "at symbol" in any way, so above in the Kernel version, I have shown (a) where it should be.)
Lucky me, that very weekend HTC pushed the OTA Froyo 2.2 update. Joy! HD video and WiFi tethering!
And last week, I applied an additional OTA update of some nondescript improvements. Now, my phone reflects the following:
Android version: 2.2
Baseband version: 32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2
Kernel version: 2.6.32.15-g6a358a9 htc-kernel(a)and18-2 #1
Build number: 2.10.405.2 CL226611 release-keys
Software number: 2.10.405.2
Browser version: Webkit 3.1
Thru my reading, I've found that some bootloader specs might also be pertinent. I was unaware before, and so did not record this information for my phone Out Of The Box:
(Power the phone off, then load HBOOT by pressing and holding the Volume Down key + the Power key)
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.00001
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10, 2010, 17:52:18
The rooting process in general, I see as
Backing up data
Unlocking the bootloader (S-OFF)
Flashing a custom Recovery image (ClockworkMod)
Gaining su ROOT privileges
Backing up system (Nandroid)
Update Radio
Flashing a Custom ROM (w- GApps)
Using ROOT privileges to run previously unavailable Apps, etc.
Tools are readily available to do this in mere minutes, as well as explanations and videos showing the process. I am moving slowly because I am meticulous about hopefully being able to UNDO any and all steps I take.
1) Backing up data
Without Root, this is a combination of manually copying of files...
Photos, voice recordings, GPS traces, Paint images
...and using Apps to help consolidate other information I would like to save in the unlikely event things don't work perfectly.
AppMonster, Call Logs Backup & Restore, SMS Backup & Restore
<links to Apps>
Unfortunately, useful apps like Titanium Backup require Root! Thus, unhelpful in backing up BEFORE rooting a phone.
Confusingly, the Cyanogen wiki actually recommends using Titanium as well as Backup For Root Users before rooting the phone.
<link to Cyanogen wiki>
2, 3, 4) Unlocking bootloader; Flashing custom recovery; Gaining su privileges
These are grouped together because I'll do them all at once using the fantastic tool put out by unrevoked, specifically, the most current v3.21.
<link to Wiki information>
TheUnLockr has some useful videos, including one showing this exact process
<link to video w- instructions>
Since I'm on a Windows machine, I need to install the HBOOT driver. Then, just run the Executable, and plug in the phone, wait, and click the FASTBOOT
I understand that this process does not inherently Wipe any data, and carries very limited risk of accidental loss.
These are the first steps I am MOST concerned about being able to Undo, should I ever choose to. At this point, I am going by what TheUnLockr has to say on the subject of UnRooting. Specifically, by using HTCSync, in combination with the appropriate RUU.
From the information above, I downloaded a copy of
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
<link to RUU post>
This appears to be a perfect match for the specs of my phone when it was brand new. Then, I would assuredly be able to apply the OTA updates I have already done, should the need actually arise.
??? Will flashing with RUU restore the original RECOVERY image ???
??? Will bootloader be replaced with a different version ???
??? Will bootloader security be re-instituted (S-ON) ???
??? If bootloader is NOT locked, will I be able to do OTA updates ???
??? Will data be Wiped with this process ???
5, 6, 7) Nandroid backup, Flashing the radio, Flashing custom ROM
I intend to go with the popular Cyanogen, so these steps are described in detail on their recent forum post CyanogenMod-6 for Desire
<link>
Unrevoked3 doesn't provide S-OFF on GSM Desires. It uses an exploit (publicly unknown) to flash the recovery partition, which is then re-locked.
If you have upgraded to Froyo, you cannot use an older RUU to unroot, you'd need the same Froyo version (or higher), unless you downgrade.
Doh! I'd planned to reserve the 2nd post for Updates. I got in a hurry last night. Ah well.
I have since realized that I was mistaken, that unrevoked3 does NOT do S-OFF. unrevoked forever would do this, but is currently not supported for HTC Desire.
<unrevoked forever link>
Thanks for the tip on the Froyo RUU. I will look into it further and update my findings.
I'm not entirely clear, tho... I had fully intended that the older RUU would include downgrading from Froyo. Are you saying that this wouldn't work? If I then re-applied the OTA Froyo, would I not be back to Out-of-the-box + OTA Ugrade (still not rooted)?
Hey, i have a UK htc desire branded to the Orange network and i've spent all week reading and reading about how to root and unbrand it. I feel i've learnt most of the ins and outs of it and want to finally attempt it, but i was wondering if just to put my mind at rest someone could give me a thumbs up to what i think needs to be done?
First off my phone details as of now..
Bravo PVT1 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.10.05.30
Aug 10 2010, 17:52:18
Android version: 2.2
Baseband version: 32.48.00.32U_5.10.05.30
Kernel version: 2.6.32.15-g29e526b htc-kernel and18-2 #1
Biuld number: 2.17.61.3 CL274424 release-keys
Software number: 2.17.61.3
Browser version: WebKit 3.1
The UK network Orange doesn't have a provider RUU, i'm not bothered about being in warranty as i got this phone second hand but if for some reason i wanted to unroot etc can someone point me to a similar unbranded stock one that has the same versions of things as above? That seems to be the main thing worrying me at the moment.
So to check i have everything understood..
1.I've installed HTC Sync and uninstalled just the Sync part leaving the drivers, downloaded Unrevoked which i intend to run to root the phone.
2.I've made a bootable USB drive with Alpharev on ready to then sort out S-OFF
3.Will partition my sd card with Gparted, ready to then make a backup of the stock ROM on the phone right now
4.Then install my custom ROM which for my first try i've chosen LeeDroid. However, if i wanted to just put a plain unbranded stock ROM on which would i be looking for?
I'm hoping i've not taken all the information in over the week and come to the wrong conclusion, so just an 'all clear' from someone would be great, thanks
Yeo that's what I did unrevoked phone, s-off then copyed rom I like to memory card and flashed via recovery. And yes lee tom should be good they always are, not using it at mo I'm on miui
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Being a total n00b to Android, I have been doing battle with two since Monday last week. with the HTC, I decided to go with unrevoked and to my consternation found that I couldnt get s-off, and so I was unable to debrand or uninstall the apps I had on board. I had already installed Rom Explorer (free) and wondered if I might be able to use that. I crossed my fingers, and did a backup and wipe and clean cache, along with an install of CyanogenMod 7. I must say I am very impressed with the work gone into these mods. Everything you need and nothing you don't. The install went swimmingly and my fingers are now uncrossed. No more Telstra crud.
Hi,
I'm new to the forum, as well as doing anything other that turning on my Desire and using it with whatever T-Mobile gives me.
However it's now entirely out of space, there's nothing I can do about it and random bits of software have stopped functioning (I'm assuming it's because there is no space left as this symptom occured at the same time as total space failure)
I've decided to root and replace the stock ROM, because I want to use the SD car d, mounting it as space for app storage. For this I have purchased a PNY Class 10 16Gb uSD card.
But before I go off happily voiding my warranty I'm trying to nail down how I put it back again.
From what I've read on the rest of the forum I need the original ROM (RUU), HTC Sync and, unless the failure/help request threads are the exception to the rule, luck!
I've read lots of threads that state that the ROM I need though, has not yet been leaked. They are threads from January 2011 though so I may just have not found the right thread (although I did plough through all the ones I found)
Code:
Details:
Phone: HTC Desire (I won't know if it's AMOLED or SLCD until tonight)
Provider: T-Mobile UK
Android Version: 2.2
Baseband Version: 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Build Number: 2.12.110.4 CL274424 release-keys
The common site for these (I forget the URL) usually pointed to does not yet contain a ROM with that version number.
However I have found this (pay for) URL:
I'm not allowed to post links yet. It's on GSMLibrary.com
That kind of looks like it matches.
At €1 a download it may be worth a stab, but is it safe? Apparently they are signed?
What's the deal with AMOLED and SLCD screens. As far as I can tell if I have an AMOLED screen I'm fine but if I try to flash a stock ROM for AMOLED onto an SLCD phone it bricks it (black screen)?
To summarize:
Are the requirements for restoring my Desire HTC Sync and the right RUU?
Is the RUU for my phone still not available?
Does that ROM look like the right one?
How do you tell?
Does matching the number mean you have the right AMOLED/SLCD ROM for your phone?
Many thanks,
J1M.
HBoot is 0.85.0019
Android Version is 2.2
Baseband Version is 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel Version is 2.6.32.21-g88454e0
[email protected] #1
Build is 1.83.466.5 CL329580 release-keys
Browser is webkit 3.1
Purchased: Sim free n unlocked so zero branding on handset
I'm just completely stumped. I spent ages trying to get get unrevoked to work, but apparently not with 2.2.
So I got a downgrade guide, from here, and followed that to understand what I need to do. I've done the following:
[*]Installed HTC Sync, then uninstalled app to keep the usb drivers
[*]Installed the unrevoked HBOOT drivers to get the Bootloader Interface
[*]Downloaded the download kit and two more different image zips to the unrevoked reflash package (PD98IMG and PB99IMG 2.29.405.5 Radio 32.49.00.32U 5.11.05.27 release 159811 signed)
I run through the command line instructions in the guide and I get the hash temproot access in place, however, when I then reboot the handset I get the quick run through of each area and 'no image' under each one and then lastly I get a "no image or wrong image". As my phone is not branded I'm not using a goldcard (believe I don't need it from all comments) - which everything I've read tells me is a mem card or goldcard error. I've even reformatted my card in the phone - but still no luck.
I've now spent 2 days hunting the internet to work out what is going on...so any help, suggestions, confirmation I've been a total andriod noob would be appreciated ! I've spent my whole weekend trying to fix this, thanks Matt
PS: Only thing I can think to add is that the phone looks to be a Dubai region - hence my desire to root and v2.3 to get around marketapp nightmares.
Nooob - heal thyself...
The answer was in reading it all. Slowly.
I will suggest that in writing it all down slowly I realised I'd confused some steps from unrevoked attempts to the downgrade. So I went back to the guide...and read the bit at the top again and its the only place I ever saw mention of regional phones needing a gold card. So I used the addictivetips guide and excellent gold card tool and I was away !
Looks like I've downgraded it. So...now to crack on with root and ROM !
Format your SD card to FAT32 format, no formatting to default. That should make it work. Reason being bootloader only reads FAT32 or lower
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App
I have the same phone. It's made for Iran. The only way to solve your problem is the gold card.
MattH75 said:
HBoot is 0.85.0019
Android Version is 2.2
Baseband Version is 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel Version is 2.6.32.21-g88454e0
[email protected] #1
Build is 1.83.466.5 CL329580 release-keys
Browser is webkit 3.1
Purchased: Sim free n unlocked so zero branding on handset
I'm just completely stumped. I spent ages trying to get get unrevoked to work, but apparently not with 2.2.
So I got a downgrade guide, from here, and followed that to understand what I need to do. I've done the following:
[*]Installed HTC Sync, then uninstalled app to keep the usb drivers
[*]Installed the unrevoked HBOOT drivers to get the Bootloader Interface
[*]Downloaded the download kit and two more different image zips to the unrevoked reflash package (PD98IMG and PB99IMG 2.29.405.5 Radio 32.49.00.32U 5.11.05.27 release 159811 signed)
I run through the command line instructions in the guide and I get the hash temproot access in place, however, when I then reboot the handset I get the quick run through of each area and 'no image' under each one and then lastly I get a "no image or wrong image". As my phone is not branded I'm not using a goldcard (believe I don't need it from all comments) - which everything I've read tells me is a mem card or goldcard error. I've even reformatted my card in the phone - but still no luck.
I've now spent 2 days hunting the internet to work out what is going on...so any help, suggestions, confirmation I've been a total andriod noob would be appreciated ! I've spent my whole weekend trying to fix this, thanks Matt
PS: Only thing I can think to add is that the phone looks to be a Dubai region - hence my desire to root and v2.3 to get around marketapp nightmares.
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Just wondering why you got urself in so much trouble, u should've tried visionary plus to root your device... if rooting was the only thing you wanted..(as what i understood from a quick glance to ur post)..
Hello,
Firstly, thank you to all the people who have contributed to helping others root their phones. There is a lot of information and software that has been written and made available for free and it is really appreciated.
Now, onto business...
I am trying to root my DHD so that I can install custom roms and take advantage of all the root goodies. I am with Vodafone AU and have recently recieved an update which I installed.
Code:
Handset:
HTC Desire HD
Android version:
2.3.5
HTC Sense version:
3.0
Software number:
3.12.178.2
Kernel version:
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
Baseband version:
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Build number
3.12.178.2 CL200874 release-keys
Browser version
WebKit/533.1
I have tried the following methods:
Code:
1) Ace Advanced Hack Kit (aahk-04012012c.zip)
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821[/url]
AAHK reported the following:
[Select and press Enter]1
ro.product.version=3.12.178.2
Sorry, but this build is unsupported at this time.
Code:
2) Advanced Multi Tools (AMT_1.8.5_Release.zip)
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037315[/url]
Uses GingerBreak 1.2 (see below)
Code:
3) GingerBreak (GingerBreak-v1.20.apk)
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765[/url]
Just keeps running forever, left it for about 1.5 hours before rebooting phone manually.
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765[/url]
Code:
4) Downgrade
[GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003[/url]
The problem is that after the following command, I never got a #:
./data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FBB00000 -end FFFFFFFF
I did not have root so could not proceed.
Does anyone have other suggestions that I might try? I don't mind if the articles are long or complicated. I just want to find a way to root my DHD! =)
I wonder as well with my DHD on 2.3.5. I triedSuperoneclick 2.3.3 ... it runs through and says it's rooted ... but it isn't ;(
I also tried triedSuperoneclick. Just seemed to not complete after step #7 on my PC.
This allowed me to get a temp root:
[GUIDE] Downgrade from 3.13 (Sense 3.0) roms
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424023
I downgraded to the previous official HTC Desire HD Rom ... rooting worked after that, Now it's happily running ICD 4.0.3. Did that useing the Ace Hack Toolscript.
I tried AAHK, but it didn't like my build number for some reason. Good to hear you got yours working too.
So much faster without all the vodafone bloat on there. Boot time used to be so long that I would fear a reboot. Also running is so much faster.
Tried the newest Ace Hack? Has a newer version number, maybe it helps. It did hack my DHD with 2.3.5.
Hi , I have been having the exact same issue as you, tried most things with no luck, was wondering if you have had any success
Can those failing to root please specify which version of aahk you are using?
You have to downgrade so you'll be able to s-off, because with s-on you can't have perm root. I don't recommend you to use Ace Hack, i think misc_version method is pretty much safer, but remember you have to read everything (radio version!!!, hboot,....) in order to prevent any hard brick.
You don't need perm root you just need temp root (using superoneclick), although
you have to change the misc_version to the Ruu software your are using to downgrade (i.e 1.32.405.6). Do md5check for all downloaded files.
Good Luck.
Desire HD root
Hey i previously ROOTED my Desire HD and then I couldnt do the OTA update, so i gave back my phone to
be "unrooted" to the HTC Centre. After that i got the OTA update 2.3.5. Now its been 1 years since i havnt
rooted my phone. But now i would like to. Can someone please Guide me, also my phone is already S-Off.
Hello to all, i have question, this metod working whit this Number Sofware: Android 2.3.5. 3.16.715.3 ????
And after downloaded all neded files to rooting, what are the procediment, in this thread don' t explain, and absolutly don' t are clear what are the steps to completing the root.
And after this root, i have the possibility to insert a one costum Rom??
Please answer To Me And explain how make the root.
Realy Thanck To All To The Help.
This link helped me with rooting and flashing the Desire HD with 2.3.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1507541
You can root android 2.3.5 sense 3.0 with superoneclick 2.3.3 if you're already S-OFF.
Sent from my DHD supercharged with ICS.
cornernote said:
Hello,
Firstly, thank you to all the people who have contributed to helping others root their phones. There is a lot of information and software that has been written and made available for free and it is really appreciated.
Now, onto business...
I am trying to root my DHD so that I can install custom roms and take advantage of all the root goodies. I am with Vodafone AU and have recently recieved an update which I installed.
Code:
Handset:
HTC Desire HD
Android version:
2.3.5
HTC Sense version:
3.0
Software number:
3.12.178.2
Kernel version:
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
Baseband version:
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Build number
3.12.178.2 CL200874 release-keys
Browser version
WebKit/533.1
I have tried the following methods:
Code:
1) Ace Advanced Hack Kit (aahk-04012012c.zip)
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821[/url]
AAHK reported the following:
[Select and press Enter]1
ro.product.version=3.12.178.2
Sorry, but this build is unsupported at this time.
Code:
2) Advanced Multi Tools (AMT_1.8.5_Release.zip)
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037315[/url]
Uses GingerBreak 1.2 (see below)
Code:
3) GingerBreak (GingerBreak-v1.20.apk)
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765[/url]
Just keeps running forever, left it for about 1.5 hours before rebooting phone manually.
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765[/url]
Code:
4) Downgrade
[GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
[url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003[/url]
The problem is that after the following command, I never got a #:
./data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FBB00000 -end FFFFFFFF
I did not have root so could not proceed.
Does anyone have other suggestions that I might try? I don't mind if the articles are long or complicated. I just want to find a way to root my DHD! =)
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The only working tool to root and gain S-OFF is the Hack Kit. You won´t find it here but is a matter of search only.
Unlocking the bootloader with HTCDEV is useless and besides, you leave track and therefore you might lose warranty....The hack kit works for your build, but needs to be downgraded first. Just read a bit more in the effen manual....:good:
Help Downgrade! PLEASE!!!
Hi, I Need To One Good Soul, to explane to me how to make the downgrade and making the my HTC Desire HD Full Rooted. I Have Tried For The AATK Finded In The Forum, But After Formatted The Memory Card (Sandisk 32GB Class 4) and maked the factory reset, starting my problems, for first i insert the usb in the "Only Charge Mode" Whit USB Debug Aktivated, i insert the password finded in the effen manual, and clik in the "1", the program require to my phone need to one downgrade, and after acepted all he request, The program starting to downloading the downgrade File, after confirmed the succes to the download, he ask to pussing the Zip file into the memory card, and after this, i whiting, and waiting, and whaiting, and after succes to pussing the file in to the memory card, he thell to pus the VOL UP and The POWER Button, to go into the recoveri Mode and rebooting the Phone, and after when the program and the Phone maked 2 times this, the phone go into the Hboot modality (White Screen White S-On, Radio Version, And More) and the Right Up Part Of The Screen Are visualized One Blue Icon And This Try To Cheking The New Zip File (I think For Try To MAke The Downgrade) But He Tell To All 3 File What Chekked Are " Missed Or Corrupted " And After Whaiting plus Than 3 Hours, I Whave Decided To Reboot The Phone, And Chekking What Are The Problem, But I Novice And Don't Understand Notting, I Tryed A Loot Of Times To Making This F**K Downgrade, But Any Time Have This Finaly: Nothing Changed In The Phone, And I Have Into The Memory Card One 9...Zip File And The File Are EMPY!!!!!I Start To Make Me Crazy!! PLEASE A ONE GOOD SOUL TO HELP ME!!!
My Desire Hd Have Original Android Version: 2.3.5 And Software Number: 3.16.751.3 (Are Asian Model Sim Free) And My S-ON.
PLEASE HELP MEEEEEEEEE!
I NEED To Rooting And Push A New Rom Because The Original Have A Very Big Problem Whit The Camera And The RAdio Reciver( AT THe Service Telled Me The Problem Are To Digital Type, Insered Into The ORIGINAL ROM!!!!!)! PLesase Help Me.
Thank To All So Much!!!!
how to u gain temp root on desire hd
yigajoel said:
how to u gain temp root on desire hd
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You could try modacco visionary. I cant say it would work on the DHD, but since you are so desperate in rooting your DHD which has a defective volume rocker.....you give it a try.
I mean it worked on Mytouch 4g running 2.2. And the Mytouch 4g and the Desire HD basically have the same chipset and also share some features. Thats why devs mostly port from the Mytouch 4g and devs from the Mytouch 4g port from the DHD. So as i said you can give it a try.
But i am not responsible for what happens to your DHD.
mickeyasamoah said:
You could try modacco visionary. I cant say it would work on the DHD, but since you are so desperate in rooting your DHD which has a defective volume rocker.....you give it a try.
I mean it worked on Mytouch 4g running 2.2. And the Mytouch 4g and the Desire HD basically have the same chipset and also share some features. Thats why devs mostly port from the Mytouch 4g and devs from the Mytouch 4g port from the DHD. So as i said you can give it a try.
But i am not responsible for what happens to your DHD.
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Thanks man...so I hady volume buttons done now wat wud be the best rooting and s off methods
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using xda app-developers app
yigajoel said:
Thanks man...so I hady volume buttons done now wat wud be the best rooting and s off methods
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using xda app-developers app
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Before i answer your question, i have a little question for you.
Do you want to just root or you want to flash a custom rom.