Hi,
I looked through the stickies and could find an answer, I am getting a bit sick of the chinese symbols that pop up whenever I reboot my handset and also, I would liek to change to WWE rom as they seem to have better benchmarks.
So, I would like to change to WWE rom, but I dont want to root my device or invalidate my warranty. The device is unbranded.
Is this possible if so, can you please point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance.
Ps. Im new to Android, so sorry about N00b questions.
wickedpenguin said:
Hi,
I looked through the stickies and could find an answer, I am getting a bit sick of the chinese symbols that pop up whenever I reboot my handset and also, I would liek to change to WWE rom as they seem to have better benchmarks.
So, I would like to change to WWE rom, but I dont want to root my device or invalidate my warranty. The device is unbranded.
Is this possible if so, can you please point me in the right direction.
Thanks in advance.
Ps. Im new to Android, so sorry about N00b questions.
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Yes, it is possible. I flashed the WWE Official ROM on my new HTC Desire last night (It had the Asian ROM on it by default). To do that, you need to have a Goldcard.
Follow this guide of making Goldcard: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
Once you have the Goldcard, download the official wwe ROM you would like to have, from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
Put the Goldcard in the phone and run the downloaded official ROM RUU and DONE
ahsan.mughal said:
Yes, it is possible. I flashed the WWE Official ROM on my new HTC Desire last night (It had the Asian ROM on it by default). To do that, you need to have a Goldcard.
Follow this guide of making Goldcard: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
Once you have the Goldcard, download the official wwe ROM you would like to have, from: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
Put the Goldcard in the phone and run the downloaded official ROM RUU and DONE
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But my device isn't branded, I thougth gold cards were oly needed for branded phones?
wickedpenguin said:
But my device isn't branded, I thougth gold cards were oly needed for branded phones?
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Even mine isn't branded . If you try to flash an official ROM of another region you will get an "Customer ID" error. To avoid that you need Goldcard.
That's how I did it. I was trying to flash WWE on the Asian ROM and it was giving me customer ID error. Once I made the goldcard, the update worked fine
ahsan.mughal said:
Even mine isn't branded . If you try to flash an official ROM of another region you will get an "Customer ID" error. To avoid that you need Goldcard.
That's how I did it. I was trying to flash WWE on the Asian ROM and it was giving me customer ID error. Once I made the goldcard, the update worked fine
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SOunds like you were in the sam situation as me, I will have a look at making a gold card and flashing WWE rom.
Where did you get your WWE 2.1 rom from? All I can find is WWE 1.2 etc.. but no 2.1 Update 1
Also, is there a risk bricking the handset doing this? Also, do think this will void my warranty?
Thanks
wickedpenguin said:
SOunds like you were in the sam situation as me, I will have a look at making a gold card and flashing WWE rom.
Where did you get your WWE 2.1 rom from? All I can find is WWE 1.2 etc.. but no 2.1 Update 1
Also, is there a risk bricking the handset doing this? Also, do think this will void my warranty?
Thanks
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I don't think there are chances of bricking the phone. Just follow the steps carefully and make sure you have the HTC Sync installed.
Get the latest ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
this one: RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
1.21 is the software version, it is still the firmware 2.1
As for the warranty, I don't think there would be any problem since you are not rooting the phone and you can always put the HK ROM back on it.
ahsan.mughal said:
I don't think there are chances of bricking the phone. Just follow the steps carefully and make sure you have the HTC Sync installed.
Get the latest ROM from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
this one: RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
1.21 is the software version, it is still the firmware 2.1
As for the warranty, I don't think there would be any problem since you are not rooting the phone and you can always put the HK ROM back on it.
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OK, thanks, what about readio versions? On my old handset, you had to make sure the correct radio version was flashed? Or does these flash radio and OS rom?
Related
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..
I rooted my Desire using UnrEVOked 3 and can't find out how to unroot it, i've tried various methods from various forums such as installing different RUU's but i can't get it to work, i also can't access HTC Sync, i just want it to go back to the stock ROM without root if anyone knows how to do this it would be great, thanks!
Edit: I can now access HTC Sync, if that helps...
Blakeeeee said:
I rooted my Desire using UnrEVOked 3 and can't find out how to unroot it, i've tried various methods from various forums such as installing different RUU's but i can't get it to work, i also can't access HTC Sync, i just want it to go back to the stock ROM without root if anyone knows how to do this it would be great, thanks!
Edit: I can now access HTC Sync, if that helps...
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I have same Problem~Can somebody help us...=.=
You need to find a ruu that matches your phone. But if you give us this little information we cannot help you.
- What errors did you get when running the ruu? And try to be exact.
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Lennyz1988 said:
You need to find a ruu that matches your phone. But if you give us this little information we cannot help you.
- What errors did you get when running the ruu? And try to be exact.
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I tried one of the WWE roms from this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667 I think it was the top download, it came up with something like please use the correct RUU and try again, I bought my phone Unlocked and I think it was unbranded if that helps, thanks!
It sounds like you are getting a "wrong CID" error. Which means that your phone wasn't originally unbranded.
Two possibilities.
1) find the correct RUU for your operator, that one should install properly
OR: 2) create a goldcard, many tutorials on the Web (Google for one), then the WWE RUU will successfully install. BUT you'll end up with a generic ROM, not the operator-specific one originally installed on your handset.
kingqueen said:
It sounds like you are getting a "wrong CID" error. Which means that your phone wasn't originally unbranded.
Two possibilities.
1) find the correct RUU for your operator, that one should install properly
OR: 2) create a goldcard, many tutorials on the Web (Google for one), then the WWE RUU will successfully install. BUT you'll end up with a generic ROM, not the operator-specific one originally installed on your handset.
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Is there any way that I can find out the exact RUU i need?
Sorry to sound noobish but I have no idea what a goldcard is, thanks for your help.
Use this guide to make a gold card, its pretty simple.
Blakeeeee said:
Is there any way that I can find out the exact RUU i need?
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Not that I am aware of. I would try the ones from shipped roms that correspond with the network you use.
You should've thought about un rooting at the time you rooted it..
There is a method to find out which ruu you need. Find the threads I've started, and look for the guide on un bricking an slcd desire..the faq had the info you need
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App
I'm trying to unroot to stock rom and stuff, and I have the Telus specific RUU file.
The quick gold card making, hex-edit free software is not a viable option because the website listed on the software is now gone;;
Also, which guide should I stick to? There are so many on the forums with different methods.
you can find which RUU is yours by trying to match the build number* (if you're still on the stock HTC Froyo ROM) to other RUU's, go to about phone, software and look for it there.
*I think it's the build number
hi, i also have almost the same problems. i tried the three WWE roms, and all the european roms, but it still doesnt work. and im getting an Error [170] or [120]. by the way my phone is not branded. my buildnumber is: 2.50.405.2 CL87995. what should i do now?
mekoar said:
hi, i also have almost the same problems. i tried the three WWE roms, and all the european roms, but it still doesnt work. and im getting an Error [170] or [120]. by the way my phone is not branded. my buildnumber is: 2.50.405.2 CL87995. what should i do now?
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For error 170: Make sure you installed hboot drivers and htc sync drivers (correctly).
For error 120: It seems you got the wrong image. Please check you downloaded the right version. Reset your device ("clear storage") and then run ruu again.
mekoar said:
hi, i also have almost the same problems. i tried the three WWE roms, and all the european roms, but it still doesnt work. and im getting an Error [170] or [120]. by the way my phone is not branded. my buildnumber is: 2.50.405.2 CL87995. what should i do now?
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wow that's a pretty new one lol.. I'd suggest making a goldcard and flashign the latest WWE RUU you can find.
Hboot drivers
Hi.
My Device:
HTC Desire PVT4 SLCD rooted, s-off
since my homebutton doesnt work anymore i wanted to make use of my warranty and send in the device. Problem is: it was t-mobile branded, so i had to s-off the device and use those custom installations (with the slcd installer and the OTA update i had to rename to update.zip. got the tutorial from a german site whose admin is known for helping with desire problems and stuff)
i follwed the instructions 1:1 but it somehow didnt work properly
Problem: My device is stuck on a certain screen and wont boot anything anymore.
The screen: HTC logo in the middle, triangles with ! in every corner
absolutely no reaction to any keypresses, the only thing that produces some kind of reaction is plugging and unplugging the usb cable, which gives me a screen similar to the bootloader screen that says:
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
RUU (the only "usable" option, though i cant use it. its in orange)
What do i do now?
My device is, as stated above a german t-mobile device.
ive googled for hours now but dont find anything particular (especially since there are so many different desires out there today and t-mobile doesnt seem to like people to get a hand on their newe RUUs, or do they?)
i found the austrian RUU on t-mobile.at though i read on some german sites that this wont work on my device (maybe brick it even more?)
on shipped-roms.com there is a UK t-mob RUU, though i dont know whether this is 2.2 (since 2.1 doesnt have SLCD drivers) so im not sure whether to flash this one either
Can i even use a RUU at this point?
if you need any information i maybe forgot, tell me and ill try to find out
thanks in advance
(cant provide links since i am a first time poster)
DasGensu said:
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Problem: My device is stuck on a certain screen and wont boot anything anymore.
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What do i do now?
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Can i even use a RUU at this point?
if you need any information i maybe forgot, tell me and ill try to find out
thanks in advance
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I found a possible solution in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145593
Post #6:
paul.c said:
Install HTC Sync, download the RUU which most resembles your original RUU from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667.
Connect your phone via USB in fastboot, and run the RUU.exe you've downloaded. You should be fine.
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and Post #7
dzumagos said:
yes it helps you
you can run a RUU now
just plug phone with usb cable to PC, boot into fastboot mode and execute the RUU.exe
it will go back to stock, you will lose root and custom recovery but at least it will boot up, so you can root again etc.
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Hope this helps you as well
kinda, yeah thx, but can i, for example, use this ruu:
h**p://shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Bravo&file=RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560_signed.zip
DasGensu said:
kinda, yeah thx, but can i, for example, use this ruu:
h**p://shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Bravo&file=RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560_signed.zip
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I think it is an UK ROM, so no German/Austrian one.
I found an thread in a German forum and they have linked an Austrian t-mobile RUU for Desire SLCD: http://www.t-mobile.at/servicedownloads4you/webnwalkmanager/HTC_Desire_Froyo_Update_RUU.zip
You need to unzip the file, don't flash the ZIP on your Desire!
Forum: http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/406651/RUU-Stock-ROM-fuer-SLCD-Desire-von-T-Mobile
See you
thx a lot, someone on the german forums wrote something about the austrian rom not being compatible with german desires, so i flashed aforementioned UK RUU and it worked
Thx all, problem solved
DasGensu said:
thx a lot, someone on the german forums wrote something about the austrian rom not being compatible with german desires, so i flashed aforementioned UK RUU and it worked
Thx all, problem solved
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Great that your Desire is back to live!
hey guys, i'm currently running a Desire T-Mobile branded SLCD rooted and need to send it back to get repaired, i want to unroot, would i be able to just run this RUU
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.zip
without downgrading my HBoot?
thanks in advance.
jerrol said:
hey guys, i'm currently running a Desire T-Mobile branded SLCD rooted and need to send it back to get repaired, i want to unroot, would i be able to just run this RUU
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.zip
without downgrading my HBoot?
thanks in advance.
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You MUST flash (downgrade to) Desire stock hboot before running RUU, otherwise the phone will not boot.
MonacoHias said:
You MUST flash (downgrade to) Desire stock hboot before running RUU, otherwise the phone will not boot.
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once i (figure how to) downgrade my hboot, should i run this RUU? i'm confused and just need to unroot so i can send it off. any help would be great
jerrol said:
once i (figure how to) downgrade my hboot, should i run this RUU? i'm confused and just need to unroot so i can send it off. any help would be great
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Jerrol, here is a complete guide how to unroot the Desire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268
It's easier than it seems ...
Short: After you flashed the stock Desire hboot (see here: http://alpharev.nl/) you can run the RUU via PC.
But don't try to install the RUU.zip via recovery. Just unzip it an run the .exe.
Cheers
MonacoHias said:
Jerrol, here is a complete guide how to unroot the Desire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268
It's easier than it seems ...
Short: After you flashed the stock Desire hboot (see here: http://alpharev.nl/) you can run the RUU via PC.
But don't try to install the RUU.zip via recovery. Just unzip it an run the .exe.
Cheers
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thank you for the help, is that RUU (RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe) the correct one to flash once i've flash the stock hboot?
jerrol said:
thank you for the help, is that RUU (RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe) the correct one to flash once i've flash the stock hboot?
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It is a tmobile UK one, so it should be ok. I'm from Germany so I don't know the UK/GB versions.
Sent from my OXYGEN powered Desire
MonacoHias said:
It is a tmobile UK one, so it should be ok. I'm from Germany so I don't know the UK/GB versions.
Sent from my OXYGEN powered Desire
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Ahh, thank you for your help anyway, just got to figure out how to downgrade my hboot from 0.93 now
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
jerrol said:
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
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Are you on the Bravo Stock Hboot already? If not, I suggest to flash Bravo Stock Hboot via fastbot not via PB99IMG - it is just saver.
Anyway, following the guide to unroot your Desire should be the best way to succeed
EDIT: If you have any questions regarding the unroot guide, feel free to post your specific question(s) here. I look in this thread from time to time so I will assist you as far as I can.
MonacoHias said:
Are you on the Bravo Stock Hboot already? If not, I suggest to flash Bravo Stock Hboot via fastbot not via PB99IMG - it is just saver.
Anyway, following the guide to unroot your Desire should be the best way to succeed
EDIT: If you have any questions regarding the unroot guide, feel free to post your specific question(s) here. I look in this thread from time to time so I will assist you as far as I can.
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I'm on 0.93, I've never changed it, just had the Froyo update, then rooted via Unrevoked and flashed LeeDrOiD roms, cheers for all your help, I just need a little help.
What would be the next best step?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
jerrol said:
I'm on 0.93, I've never changed it, just had the Froyo update, then rooted via Unrevoked and flashed LeeDrOiD roms, cheers for all your help, I just need a little help.
What would be the next best step?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Hi.
You don't need to flash any HBOOTS or HBOOT donwngrader. Since you are S-ON you can't even do this, so exclude it from your steps and continue.
It can be a conflict with your HBOOT version if the RUU you are trying to run is too old and has a smaller HBOOT version (e.g. 0.80), and it won't install properly.
I always recommend to use the latest RUU available WWE 2.29.405.5, but this is at your discretion to choose. Also make sure your phone wasn't branded, or you'll going to need a Gold Card to install the RUU.
L.E.:
jerrol said:
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
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Yep, best guide to use to return to stock.
UsManyDead said:
Hi.
You don't need to flash any HBOOTS or HBOOT donwngrader. Since you are S-ON you can't even do this, so exclude it from your steps and continue.
It can be a conflict with your HBOOT version if the RUU you are trying to run is too old and has a smaller HBOOT version (e.g. 0.80), and it won't install properly.
I always recommend to use the latest RUU available WWE 2.29.405.5, but this is at your discretion to choose. Also make sure your phone wasn't branded, or you'll going to need a Gold Card to install the RUU.
L.E.:
Yep, best guide to use to return to stock.
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Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
jerrol said:
Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
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You need a Goldcard, yes. You have a branded phone. Only unbranded don't need it.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 Post 2 point 4 ff.:
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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jerrol said:
Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
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Hi you should make sure that the version ain't lower than what you have on your phone ( the version is 2.12.110.4 ), or, as I said, there will be a HBOOT conflict (if the HBOOT is lower).
Anyway I think you can give it a try without the Gold Card, since this is T-Mobile RUU, it should work, although it is recommended you make a gold card. There are lot's of threads on how to do this even without the phone.
Nothing bad will happen, besides the fact that it won't work and give you an error.
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+1. I totally agree!
Hi,
I want to root my htc desire and try a few custom gingerbread roms (and maybe also the official htc developer one) but want to be 100% sure I can go back to my original factory rom.
I have been reading that this can be done with a correct RUU for my phone.
My current software version and radio version are as follows:
Software version : 2.33.161.2
Radio : 5.11.05.27
According to this the correct RUU for me would be :
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_Vodafone_UK_2.33.161.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157522_signed.exe
(Found on shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo)
The only thing I am not sure about is that it says Vodafone UK on it.
I am on Vodafone Ireland and mine does not seem to have any vodafone bloatware installed (I heard there is a version that has a lot of vodafone stuff preinstalled), the only thing I can see on mine is a vodafone theme that you can choose if you want.
Can anyone tell me if there is a way of being 100% sure this version is my exact installed version??
Thanks,
Paul
I'm on vodafone and the phone doesn't come with anything that HTC didn't put on there themselves
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply, I guess this one may be the one that is installed on my device then.
Do you know if you can tell for sure from the software/radio versions matching?
pmcelhinney said:
Hi,
Thanks for the quick reply, I guess this one may be the one that is installed on my device then.
Do you know if you can tell for sure from the software/radio versions matching?
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as far as I can remember if the software versions match then it's pretty much a 100% guarantee it's the right one for you since no other RUU's are the same version.. and even IF that isn't the right one, you can A) create a goldcard and flash a WWE RUU or B) If returning for warranty purposes use the 2.3.3 RUU which works for everyone
Ok great, I guess I might just have a go then, first time doing anything with the phone so just wanted to make sure I can go back to the stable version if I dont find something I like better
Thanks for your help!
Hey guys, I am selling my trusty desire now, it has served me well but its time has come...
If anyone would like to buy it off me, they are welcome to, message me, I'm looking for 110.
I am struggling a lot to get started on the unrooting process. I've been reading through posts, topics, on here and modaco and I'm getting more and more confused
Here are the facts.
Its a limited edition black version released by orange. It was locked. Unrooted using unrEVOked method.
Its currently on Oxygen.
BaseBand Version states 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
HBOOT is cm7r2
HBOOT version says its 6.93.1002
I tried to follow this but the nand link is dead.
I don't have the original backup I made, I must have deleted it somewhere down the line... silly me
I want to revert it to a stock GBB rom, no bloatware, and unlocked. I have the unlock code for my phone, but is it possible to revert it to a stock version?
I looked at this list to find the correct RUU, which one do I use?
Please, somebody help me out here! I have no clue what to do!
Sorry about all this...
First make sure to flash the bravo_stock bootloader, then the downgrader.
You need to make a goldcard and flash the WWE RUU, because Orange didn't release any.
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First make sure to flash the bravo_stock bootloader, then the downgrader.
You need to make a goldcard and flash the WWE RUU, because Orange didn't release any.
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Dzieki Polaku
I tried the FroYo RUU first, used the process in your thread that is stickied at the top of this forum (the rom.zip extraction) but that just stuck on the splash screen. So I went on the HTC Dev site and used the same method to extract the Gingerbread update and that worked no probs. Thank you so much for your help!
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Dzieki Polaku
Which WWE RUU is it, there seem to be 3 at the top of this list that I can use?
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The newest one.. so with the biggest numbers lol.
EDIT: Woah they're all old gimme a sec let me get you a link.
There you go http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...9.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe