[UPDATE] Fixed using method 2 in the link in post #4. Thanks a lot!!
Hi everyone, new to the forum and in need of some help please
I have a new Desire from T-Mobile UK. Branded and I assume locked, not rooted.
I attempted to debrand my phone by doing the following.
1. I already had Android SDK and HTC Sync.
2. I made a GoldCard following the unlockr instructions "how-to-create-a-goldcard" (not allowed to post link as am new forum user).
3. I ran an RRU from the pinned ROMS topic in this forum, which was RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
The flash completed with no errors.
Afterwards, the phone appears to boot up but the screen remains completely black at all times. I have tried everything I can think of, and have seen absolutely nothing on the screen at all since flashing. Pure black not even backlight.
What I have observed is:
1. On power-up, the vibration and welcome sound.
2. The hardware buttons illuminate. They time out and go off, and they illuminate again when pressed.
3. On inserting a freshly formatted SD card and turning on, waiting ages, turning off (remove battery), removing card, then viewing in a card reader, Android has added some folders to the card (.footprints, LOST.DIR, rssreader) so obviously it is booting up to some degree.
4. On attempting to flash another ROM, the tool reports the "From image version" to be 1.21.405.2 which is the one I flashed earlier, not the phone's original version.
5. Phone no longer shows up in "adb devices" when connected, although this may be simply because USB debugging isn't enabled, or because the phone will be at its start-up introduction screens.
6. There is network activity after a while, indicated by the interference on my PC's speakers.
What I have tried to do to fix:
1. Numerous reboots removing battery, SD, SIM etc.
2. Flashed the WWE 1.21 ROM again, which succeeded, but didn't fix the problem.
3. Attempted to flash the WWE 1.15 ROM RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.15.405.4_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_122704.exe which failed with "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR. The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone. Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again."
4. Attempted to flash the T-Mobile 1.5 ROM RUU_Bravo_TMO_UK_1.15.110.11_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_122755.exe which failed with the same error.
5. Flashed the T-mobile 1.21 ROM, which succeeded, but didn't fix the problem, and has made it slightly worse in that I don't get the welcome sound at power-on any more. I still get the vibration, the lights, the network activity, and the black screen.
6. Tried with another SD card, no difference.
Before I started debranding at all, I took a photo of the software versions screen as supplied by t-mobile, which showed as follows.
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband version: 32.41.00.32U_4.08.00.09
Kernel version
2.6.29-3cb3dfbf
htc-kernel{at}and18-2 #1
Build number 1.15.110.11 CL155070 release-keys
Software number: 1.15.110.11
Browser version: WebKit 3.1
(replace {at} with the email at symbol, new forum members aren't allowed to post these)
So in summary, I probably have the WWE 1.21 ROM working on my phone, but the screen doesn't work so I can't see it, and re-flashing doesn't work so I can't try a different ROM.
I'm a noob to debranding but am a programmer and Android app developer so feel free to get a little bit technical
Any help you can give is greatly appreciated! Hopefully I won't have to explain this to the T-Mobile support people!
Thanks!
Hi. Sorry to hear you having trouble, I'm not too sure. But sounds to me like its a display issue? You may have a Desire with the new cheaper display, not a amoled.screen? Think I remember reading in the forums blank screens and issues with roms. (please check other treads)
The good news is I think its recoverable. Sorry. I can't be of mote help.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Thanks for the reply,
I had a better search around and found showthread.php?t=747393 which describes apparently the same problem, although I haven't messed with bootloaders. It was fixed by installing the OTA update blind by pressing buttons in the right order.
It is indeed possible I have a different screen type, or perhaps a different model of AMOLED, does anyone know how to tell the difference? I do notice the screen is more reflective than my G1, which I think is associated with AMOLEDs, but that might just be down to 2 yrs of wear and tear.
Anyway, I will try it now let you know how I get on!
Thanks!
As above you have a Desire with an SLCD screen.
You will have a HBOOT of 0.83 or 0.92 - You need a rooting and/or debranding guide for those HBOOTs. The current guides only work for HBOOT 0.80 and lower.
Here is your fix for your current problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=748498&highlight=brick+fix+SLCD
I couldn't get the pressing buttons blindly method to work, but method 2 from dickenz's link worked a treat.
It gave me WWE Android 2.1, and I immediately got the OTA update to Froyo, WOOHOO!
Can I suggest we create a section in the pinned ROM topic listing RRUs and OTAs compatible with the new screens? That'll make it more obvious to new visitors.
Thanks for your help both of you, I'll stay around the forums!
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Hi All,
I have had a bit of a unlikeable experience with HTC today that I felt I needed to share with the community. My HTC Desire has been purchased off EBay as I just couldn't wait to get my hands on one. I was assured by the seller that the device had not been rooted and never questioned the information. This may have been my mistake, however I took it for granted I had an unbranded Desire and this was the reason the device took my Vodafone SIM without worries.
So, oblivious and ignorant to any potential history of the device I get the long awaited OTA prompt today. I have been waiting ever so patiently for the new features, especially the official implementation of APP2SD. I was aware of the possibilities of rooting my device for this feature, however did not want to jeopardise my investment so soon after purchase.
Well, needless to say the update has not gone smoothly. The download completes fine and the installation begins to take shape, however towards the end of the installation a reboot cycle begins and all starts to go pear shaped. The black screens complete OK, however I then get a white screen that contains a percentage indicator. At this stage there is a short delay before I am apologised to and informed that "Process system is not responding.". I have the option to "Force Close" or "Wait", I'm patient by nature so I "Wait"... Whichever option I choose always results in the same outcome anyways... This process repeats some ten times up to the 97% stage (enough to take me to the end of my tether). I finally figure out that if I take the SD Card out the phone will boot into the Home Screen. I have to replace the card for HTC Sense to boot up. At this stage things get even weirder as the same error message continues and my SIM Card is refused. The system is just about accessible but frequent random reboots occur every few minutes or so.
I feel I have tried all obvious techniques to resolve the problem, including a number of different hard resets and blanking the SD Card used in the device (inc. simultaneously), however once the update has been applied stability can not be regained.
I phoned HTC and explained my predicament. They say it was sold as a T-Mobile device and it must have been rooted to accept my Vodafone SIM card. They offered to reflash the device for £50, however could not advise if it would be the 2.1 or 2.2 firmware that would be installed. I imagine I would probably end up with a T-Mobile locked device if I took this option, and the 2.1 firmware... :-S
Thankfully I have found my own resolution using a Goldcard and this firmware image:-
PB99IMG_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.zip (Posted by 'ortonnorth')
I renamed the file to "PB99IMG.zip" and booted up holding the Volume Down key and seem to have successfully flashed back to the 2.1 firmware that was installed when I obtained my device. After getting back onto 2.1 and trying to update to 2.2 again (over wi-fi) all the same symptoms were present, back to 2.1 again and all is OK. To be honest I'm still uncertain as to whether my device is rooted, I'm gonna try checking as soon as I finish this post..
I have gathered this information along the way:-
Code:
[B][U]2.2 OTA Update[/U][/B]
Android Version : 2.2
Baseband Version : 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel Version : 2.6.29-0cb9f166 (htc-kernel 'at' and18-2 #1)
Build Number : 2.09.405.8 CL218634 release-keys
Software Number : 2.09.405.8
[B][U]2.1 WWE ROM[/U][/B]
Firmware Version : 2.1
Baseband Version : 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel Version : 2.6.29-0cb9f166 (htc-kernel 'at' and18-2 #1)
Build Number : 1.21.405.2 CL174215 release-keys
Software Number : 1.21.405.2
I write this in the hope that I can warn others who may be just about to make the same mistake, and hopefully provide some information about how to get back out of the situation. I personally was a bit livid that HTC wanted to charge me for a repair, despite being prompted for an update by their device. I probably wouldn't even mind paying it if I was going to get the 2.2 update, but the intentions seemed to be to flash it back to stock.
May I also take the opportunity to express gratitude to the community. Without the information on this site I would have been at HTC's mercy..
Thanks for reading!
Futurian
Kernel version for OTA Update is 2.6.32
Hi
That solution was posted in the dev forum this morning
I hope everything works ok now on your Desire. Your post is really helpful for people who might come across this problem.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
sfa said:
Kernel version for OTA Update is 2.6.32
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I thought it was a bit suspicious that the Kernel hadn't changed, also I am believing that the Radio ROM should also update during the process..
huwwatkins said:
Hi
That solution was posted in the dev forum this morning
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Did look around, shame I didn't notice it :-S O well, if one person is able to fix their phone from my post then the effort won't have been in vain
thpoul said:
I hope everything works ok now on your Desire. Your post is really helpful for people who might come across this problem.
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Everything is looking perfect as of yet I have checked that my phone isn't rooted (No Ninja icon, can't "su" in a terminal). God knows what the problem is!
Update : OTA Update completed successfully using Gold Card!
1) Create a blank gold card and insert into device.
2) Download OTA Update through Wi-Fi.
3) Turn off Wi-Fi and disassociate from Access Point.
4) Install Update.
Code:
[B][U]New System Information[/U][/B]
Android Version : 2.2
Baseband Version : 32.43.00.32U_5.09.00.20
Kernel Version : 2.6.32.15-gf9c0527 (htc-kernel 'at' and18-2 #1)
Build Number : 2.09.405.8 CL218634 release-keys
Software Number : 2.09.405.8
Happy days!
Futurian said:
I renamed the file to "PB99IMG.zip" and booted up holding the Volume Down key and seem to have successfully flashed back to the 2.1 firmware that was installed when I obtained my device. After getting back onto 2.1 and trying to update to 2.2 again (over wi-fi) all the same symptoms were present, back to 2.1 again and all is OK. To be honest I'm still uncertain as to whether my device is rooted, I'm gonna try checking as soon as I finish this post..
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I tried this, just comes up wit error message "CID incorrect" Update Fail! Do you want to reboot the device...
Any ideas?
chessmaster82 said:
I tried this, just comes up wit error message "CID incorrect" Update Fail! Do you want to reboot the device...
Any ideas?
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Need to use a Goldcard.
CID
Just tried creating a gold card again, does this look like a valid CID to you guys?
CID: 00000000000000000049E917D100A69E
Reversing CID
CID: 00A600D117E949000000000000000000
Seems not to me... why so many zeros ? oO
chessmaster82 said:
I tried this, just comes up wit error message "CID incorrect" Update Fail! Do you want to reboot the device...
Any ideas?
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Ive just created a new goldcard with CID shown above, loaded the file PB99IMG, Powered up whilst holding the down volume, entered Hboot, but it didnt do anything with th file this time, any ideas?
chessmaster82 said:
Just tried creating a gold card again, does this look like a valid CID to you guys?
CID: 00000000000000000049E917D100A69E
Reversing CID
CID: 00A600D117E949000000000000000000
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bightf said:
Seems not to me... why so many zeros ? oO
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Thats what I was thinking... I've followed the instructions properly, only im using Gold Card Tool 0.05 by Klutsh rather than the command line
Update - Just tried the CMD method, get the same CID 00000000000000000049E917D100A69E reversed is 00A600D117E949000000000000000000
chessmaster82 said:
Ive just created a new goldcard with CID shown above, loaded the file PB99IMG, Powered up whilst holding the down volume, entered Hboot, but it didnt do anything with th file this time, any ideas?
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PB99IMG.zip ?
chessmaster82 said:
Thats what I was thinking... I've followed the instructions properly, only im using Gold Card Tool 0.05 by Klutsh rather than the command line
Update - Just tried the CMD method, get the same CID 00000000000000000049E917D100A69E reversed is 00A600D117E949000000000000000000
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Futurian said:
PB99IMG.zip ?
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Im running W7, so doesnt show it's a zip therefor no need to label as zip, if I go into properties it tells me its a zip file
There's an app on the Android Market called "GoldCard Helper". Does this give you the same reverse CID for your SD Card? I believe I have read that not every Make/Brand/Model of SDCard will be usable for the process, you could be one of the unfortunate ones with an unsuitable card. Can we also confirm that the card is formatted as FAT32?
The exact filename is still very relevant, Windows 7 is not going to work this out for you. I recommend showing file extensions for known file types, so that you can be sure that its exactly "PB99IMG.zip" and not anything like "PB99IMG.zip.zip"..
huwwatkins said:
Hi
That solution was posted in the dev forum this morning
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would you send a link for the solution?
Futurian said:
Hi All,
I have had a bit of a unlikeable experience with HTC today that I felt I needed to share with the community. My HTC Desire has been purchased off EBay as I just couldn't wait to get my hands on one. I was assured by the seller that the device had not been rooted and never questioned the information. This may have been my mistake, however I took it for granted I had an unbranded Desire and this was the reason the device took my Vodafone SIM without worries.
So, oblivious and ignorant to any potential history of the device I get the long awaited OTA prompt today. I have been waiting ever so patiently for the new features, especially the official implementation of APP2SD. I was aware of the possibilities of rooting my device for this feature, however did not want to jeopardise my investment so soon after purchase.
Well, needless to say the update has not gone smoothly. The download completes fine and the installation begins to take shape, however towards the end of the installation a reboot cycle begins and all starts to go pear shaped. The black screens complete OK, however I then get a white screen that contains a percentage indicator. At this stage there is a short delay before I am apologised to and informed that "Process system is not responding.". I have the option to "Force Close" or "Wait", I'm patient by nature so I "Wait"... Whichever option I choose always results in the same outcome anyways... This process repeats some ten times up to the 97% stage (enough to take me to the end of my tether). I finally figure out that if I take the SD Card out the phone will boot into the Home Screen. I have to replace the card for HTC Sense to boot up. At this stage things get even weirder as the same error message continues and my SIM Card is refused. The system is just about accessible but frequent random reboots occur every few minutes or so.
I feel I have tried all obvious techniques to resolve the problem, including a number of different hard resets and blanking the SD Card used in the device (inc. simultaneously), however once the update has been applied stability can not be regained.
I phoned HTC and explained my predicament. They say it was sold as a T-Mobile device and it must have been rooted to accept my Vodafone SIM card. They offered to reflash the device for £50, however could not advise if it would be the 2.1 or 2.2 firmware that would be installed. I imagine I would probably end up with a T-Mobile locked device if I took this option, and the 2.1 firmware... :-S
Thankfully I have found my own resolution using a Goldcard and this firmware image:-
PB99IMG_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.zip (Posted by 'ortonnorth')
I renamed the file to "PB99IMG.zip" and booted up holding the Volume Down key and seem to have successfully flashed back to the 2.1 firmware that was installed when I obtained my device. After getting back onto 2.1 and trying to update to 2.2 again (over wi-fi) all the same symptoms were present, back to 2.1 again and all is OK. To be honest I'm still uncertain as to whether my device is rooted, I'm gonna try checking as soon as I finish this post..
I have gathered this information along the way:-
Code:
[B][U]2.2 OTA Update[/U][/B]
Android Version : 2.2
Baseband Version : 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel Version : 2.6.29-0cb9f166 (htc-kernel 'at' and18-2 #1)
Build Number : 2.09.405.8 CL218634 release-keys
Software Number : 2.09.405.8
[B][U]2.1 WWE ROM[/U][/B]
Firmware Version : 2.1
Baseband Version : 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel Version : 2.6.29-0cb9f166 (htc-kernel 'at' and18-2 #1)
Build Number : 1.21.405.2 CL174215 release-keys
Software Number : 1.21.405.2
I write this in the hope that I can warn others who may be just about to make the same mistake, and hopefully provide some information about how to get back out of the situation. I personally was a bit livid that HTC wanted to charge me for a repair, despite being prompted for an update by their device. I probably wouldn't even mind paying it if I was going to get the 2.2 update, but the intentions seemed to be to flash it back to stock.
May I also take the opportunity to express gratitude to the community. Without the information on this site I would have been at HTC's mercy..
Thanks for reading!
Futurian
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My 2p here...
This isn't HTC fault and the fact they offered to help at all is a credit to them - they could've just told you to go away as you've bought a phone that's been modified and as such void its warranty. Your anger should be at the eBay seller. The fact that your phone offered an update is because all it does is check the version number with their servers - it doesn't know you on a debranded device and as such isn't their fault either.
As said on here by other you need to perform all updates in future with a gold card in the phone as the CID won't pass checks and updates will fail/install incorrectly.
Lesson learnt, I assume you managed to get the new 2.10.405.2 update OK?
Hi,
I have HTC Desire that was rooted and I want to restore the ROM to factory default so I will be able to receive the FROYO OTA.
My BaseBand ver. is: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel ver. is: 2.6.29-82821fb5
I'll appreciate your help.
shpits said:
Hi,
I have HTC Desire that was rooted and I want to restore the ROM to factory default so I will be able to receive the FROYO OTA.
My BaseBand ver. is: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel ver. is: 2.6.29-82821fb5
I'll appreciate your help.
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just flash one of the rooted ones from here
shpits said:
Hi,
I have HTC Desire that was rooted and I want to restore the ROM to factory default so I will be able to receive the FROYO OTA.
My BaseBand ver. is: 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel ver. is: 2.6.29-82821fb5
I'll appreciate your help.
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Put in the Goldcard and then run the official RUU (you can get one from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6703172&postcount=1)
It should let you install the stock 2.1. Then connect to wifi, go to settings->About Phone->System software updates and hit Check Now.
I did it that way, worked for me.
Thank you for the reply,
How can I be sure what is the ROM RUU that I need?
Hi AndroHero,
Can you please link me to the rooted versions you mentioned...
shpits said:
Thank you for the reply,
How can I be sure what is the ROM RUU that I need?
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I used the WWE version (Link: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe). When i booted the 2.1 rom after going back to stock, I got options to choose the carrier so it could apply the internet and mms settings. Am on Voda UK. Didnn want to install the Voda ROM as i think voda always release the updates much later than the official releases. After setting up the 2.1, I did update and it worked.
Hi,
1. While installation i got an error message 171 (connection lost), it was waiting for the bootloader when it threw the error
2. I retried the whole process twice and the same thing happened.
Can any one assist me?
Thanks ahead.
shpits said:
Hi,
1. While installation i got an error message 171 (connection lost), it was waiting for the bootloader when it threw the error
2. I retried the whole process twice and the same thing happened.
Can any one assist me?
Thanks ahead.
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Reboot the phone in fastboot mode, i think its press and hold the volume down button as you switch the phone on. then use volume keys to select fastboot and select it with the power button. When you leave this on there, run the RUU and it should work. WITH A GOLDCARD (IMPORTANT).
My desire is unlocked, why do I need a GOLDCARD?
I did exactly what you suggested. I moved it to fastboot but I still get the same
ERROR[171]:USB CONNECTION ERROR
This happens after the PC restart the device so it is not a 'physical Connection' issue.
I have my phone unlocked and the SIM working. From what I read, I need goldcard if I wan't to unclock my SIM...
Please advise
I successfully installed the RUU ROM, but I'm not getting the 2.2 OTA... What should I Do?
My phone is unbranded and unlocked, do I still need a gold card to restore to factory state for warranty purposes?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
If you purchased the Desire and it was on an x.xx.405.x software version then you don't need a gold card.
Don't people bother to actually absorb information as this is pretty n00b stuff...
I keep offering to help out with FAQs because this sort of information is not clearly stated. But thanks for letting me know. And I presume HTC read this forum and would know our tricks but apparently its still not a problem.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
EddyOS said:
If you purchased the Desire and it was on an x.xx.405.x software version then you don't need a gold card.
Don't people bother to actually absorb information as this is pretty n00b stuff...
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How would anyone know what version of the software his phone had when he purchased it? I, for instance, knew nothing of the "rooting world" when I got my unbranded unlocked desire, so now, after the OTA upgrade, I don't think I can retrieve that information: am I correct?
In order to absorb information, someone has to give it to you. The process is long (for some longer maybe), but I'm sure you were a n00b once and I hope nobody treated you this way.
Luca
That is correct but if you'd read all threads/information logic would dictate that perhaps it's wise to make a note of what it comes with out the box and make sure you have a back up route in case things go pear shaped/need to be reversed. If all you've done is root the phone and not flashed a ROM then you can still check but if you're now on a custom ROM then you're kinda screwed (unless you just wanna be on an unbranded ROM then you can obviously so this).
Easy way of at least finding out if you're branded or not is to just try and flash a stock WWE RUU without a gold card - if it completes then you're unbranded
Yes, I was a n00b once (Android n00b April this year) but I didn't ask any questions - I just lurked and read other posts and learnt by others mistakes and only asked if I wasn't sure what I was doing. I've had previous mobile phones and so knew about checking version numbers so always make sure I know what I have before trying anything like rooting (or the equivalent term for other makes)
Thank you Eddie.
As a matter of fact, I haven't rooted the phone yet: still in the info gathering stage as I just purchased the phone a month ago. I come from "stupid" phones so never had this problem/opportunity before.
I know for a fact that my phone is not branded, but I don't know:
1) which is the software + radio I should download to restore my phone in case I don't like what I get with rooting;
2) which rom to install: in this specific case, the more you read, the more you get confused. I read some people installing the same rom and one saying it is slower than Luancher Pro + stock rom, others that claim that it is faster than anything they've ever tried (and, mind you, they are talking about the same rom!)
3) last but not least, all guides I found in Italian are relative to using unrevoked with windows 7, while I still run xp and it seems that xp poses some additional problems. I just created a virtual machine on my pc to start using ubuntu, but I never even seen the thing!
However, thanks for the help and sorry about being a little snappish in my previous post. I guess we all approach this problem with different attitudes: some would like it to be a real one-click easy procedure and so keep on asking until they find somebody who does it for them!
Ciao
Luca
Yeah I agree to anti-n00b remarks are getting really old. I'm sure many of us have tried searching threads and doing the right thing, so can we all just get over it? I've offered 6 times now to help create FAQs and not one of the anti-n00bs has offered to help.
Anyway, so I understand then that for those with unbranded / unlocked phones it is a simple matter to restore to factory state. Just thinking in case the USB connector broke or something, which worries me a lot because often connections are rather wobbly although I'm not sure how much that has to do with cheap cables or what.
Hello
Few days ago I was prompted to install update 2.10.405.2. After the installation I can't enable wifi anymore; it simply says error. I just got my phone 2 weeks ago on an Orange contract (from mobiles.co.uk), but when I contacted HTC they said that my phone should be a branded and locked O2 Desire. HTC said that because my phone was unbranded the update messed my phone. Is that possible?
I noticed that quite a few people are affected by this, but the guy from HTC wouldn't say if they are aware of this problem or if they are working on a fix. They "escalated" the call but haven't contacted me back yet.
Is there a way to simply uninstall the update?
I read this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=779787 but I wouldn't want to downgrade to 2.1 (I just got this phone 2 weeks ago, plus this is my first Android so...) wouldn't that invalidate my warranty ?
Please advise,
Thanks
If your Desire was a previously branded handset then you need your gold card in the unit for ALL updates. This is why the handset is having issues...
I didn't know that.
Why was I given a previously branded phone in the first place, if this could cause problems like this?
Anyway, I made my main microSD card a gold card now... for future updates. Does this gold card just needs to be in the device when you update, or you need to do something else as well ?
Is there a way to simply uninstall this bloody update?
You just need the gold card in the unit...Don't suppose you happen to know the software version that was on the unit when you got it do you?
Unfortunately no. But this was the first and only update that I got, if that helps.
Same issue here, is a hard reset/reflash the only solution? I'd rather not lose my files and stuff, ofcourse.
It would be either 1.21.405.2 or 2.09.405.8 I'd imagine...
CPW own mobiles.co.uk so it should've been an unbranded device - mine was from a CPW store and was unbranded - so it may have not been a branded unit. Follow this guide and if it completes with no issues you're on an unbranded unit (it will roll you back to Android 2.1 and you can then flash the Android 2.2 RUU file directly (or try the OTA update again)*
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
* You will lose all data, mind, so backup what you need before doing this
Will this invalidate my warranty?
I also contacted mobiles.co.uk (as HTC suggested) to ask them why on HTC database my phone apears as a branded O2 phone, but still got no answer from them. You are saying that it should have been an unbranded Desire ?
No it won't, if it completes then you've got a generic Desire and that guide puts you back to stock 2.1...you can then update again to 2.2 and HTC won't know a thing...
I'm saying it should have been an unbranded Desire going from my experience of CPW - that's not to say EVERY Desire will be unbranded as it depends where they got the stock from
Quote from post : [HOWTO] Downgrade Froyo (2.2) to Stock 2.1 (ANY HBOOT | WIN/LINUX/MAC | ROOT)
"Further Information
If you want to flash an alternative RUU (e.g. a branded 2.1 release), just skip the downgrade section at the end by pressing vol-down on the phone when the utility has completed. Then reboot the phone and run the RUU you want. If you have an SLCD screen you should be very careful here - most RUUs don't support the screen."
Question: Do I need to skip the downgrade?
My model number is HTC Desire A8181 - is this with SLCD screen?
I have downloaded RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.10.405.2_R_Radio_32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_142828_signed.exe
Is this ok to flash after this process?
Sorry, I am a novice (got the phone 2 weeks ago) and did not expect to bump into problems like this so early.
Please help, I wouldn't want to brick my phone.
The guide downgrades you to the stock 1.21.405.2 ROM which is fine for SLCD screens. You can then either use that RUU or just do the OTA update again - whichever you prefer (personally, I use the RUU)
There should be no issues if you follow the guide to the letter
Other thing to try first, though, is a hard reset - it might fix it for you
Just did a hard-reset. It didn't help. Will try downgrading and let you know how it went.
I did the downgrade and now the wireless is working again )
I'm flashing that RUU now
Thanks so much EddyOS
No worries matey, just keep the gold card in the phone and you shouldn't have issue in future
I had the same problem.
No WiFi and hotspot after ota.
This because i forgot to put in my goldcard...
Easiest way to fix it is to make a goldcard, then get the .zip file from the 2.10.405.2 update and place it on the goldcard.
Rename it update.zip.
Put the goldcard in your phone.
Then enter recovery mode (reboot your phone, when turning on hold the lock button and volume down button)
Select recovery in the menu you get, then wait, after a while it shows you a few options. Choose the option to run the update.zip.
Done, everything works perfectly.
Its really easy, only making the goldcard out of an SD requires a little searching/reading.
Good luck!
Edit: forgot to say it doesnt erase any data, like apps and contacts.
Just be sure if you use your current SD card as goldcard to copy everything to your pc before making it. Then you can put it back later on.
Finaly back to the latest 2.2 Android. Updated using OTA.
Tried updating with RUU but for some reason after the RUU rebooted the phone to start the update, the phone got stuck on the HTC screen and the RUU timed out; tried it several times.
But I'm back on track now.
Will keep the goldcard in at all times. Lesson learned the hard way.
DaannRoz - unfortunately I already did the hard-reset...
Thanks everybody.
Thanks DaannRoz
I put a new 16gb into my phone a while back and put it through the gold card process so I thought it should work. It didnt and I got the Wifi error code. I put the original gold card in and went through the steps you provided and got my Wifi back. It saved me from reflashing the phone and wiping out all my apps and data.
I anyone gets a picture of a phone with a red triangle and a apostrophe in it you need to push and hold the volume key up and then press the power button to get to the rom select screen.
Thanks Daan..
Just stuffed my Desire. Will try the update via recovery @ home.
BTW is this the update you want me to do ??
http: / / fotadl.htc.com/OTA_Bravo_HTC_EU_2.10.405.2-2.09.405.8_releaseol2djq7rqarka2ka.zip[/url]
Cheers,
Sai
Thanks Daan...now my Wifi works...
@Sai> I used the link provided by you..thnx.. (Hope its an original one!!!)
saro
I got the same issue. After reapplying the update with an update.zip and the recovery mode --with gold card inside at this moment-- everything goes fine and my WiFi works again...
Hi Gurus,
Since the last two weeks , I have tried almost all the options to debrand the Htc Desire Orange UK version, but not success, Below was my cell stock information when I purchased it.
Htc Desire Black Edition (PVT1) not brown one
Froyo 2.2
Hboot = 0.93.0001
Radio = 5.10
CID=ORANG001
I wanted to debrand it to generic from the Orange then I rooted it with UnRevoked and S-Off through AlphaRev and executed the file "RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe" from shipped Roms.
After that I got the Radio V2 Fail, When I restarted the cell, there was no display, even the charging light was off.
I contacted a person that has RiffBox, he flashed it and changed the CID from ORANG001 to HTC__001.
My cell new configuration is as below :
Hboot=0.930001
Radio=4.06
CID=HTC__001
Right now I have only fastboot and hboot access with no ROM in cell phone .
After that I tried almost all the Roms from the shipped-roms's bravo secton, they gives 2 types of error upon executing :
1. partition update failed (error on Radio v2 pu fail)
2. signature verification failed.
I want to debrand my cell to generic one , so that I can get rid of Orange stuff.
I am stuck at that point, needed the expert guidance to pass through this situation.
Thanks
No Guru answered till yet !!!
Given that you are s-off and rooted why would you not just install one of the stock rooted ROMs from the second post in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328
I personally would not have changed the CID, can you install your stock RUU anymore?
Thanks 'welshbloke70' for reply.
Well, After having flashed with RiffBox my cell is no longer rooted or s-off.
Currently I have just fastboot and only hboot menu access. RECOVERY is not operational now.
When I turned on the cell, it directly comes to fastboot menu due to no
ROM in cell after flashing. So in this case I can only install from RUU or PB99IMG.zip, the xda link you gave have all the the ROMS but for rooted cell phones.
As now I have changed CID (HTC__001) which is the generic one, so I dont get any CID error upon installing generic RUU.
Any other suggestion would be appreciated.
Thanks,
welshbloke70 said:
Given that you are s-off and rooted why would you not just install one of the stock rooted ROMs from the second post in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328
I personally would not have changed the CID, can you install your stock RUU anymore?
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No Guru answered till yet !!!
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I guess the forum is out of gurus so you're stuck with us lot. Try this thread to solve your problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796975
Hi Paul,
I think the Gurus/expert are there are too much busy thats why they can not respond.
Well I saw your given link. It requires clockworkmod or Armon recovery, currently I am not rooted, so can not use the roms there.
Thanks,
paul.c said:
I guess the forum is out of gurus so you're stuck with us lot. Try this thread to solve your problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796975
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Do you have a Gold Card??? Cause your problem sounds pretty bad. Since you aren't rooted and you don't have a recovery, it is pretty obvious that you can't install a custom ROM.
I guess you tried also the latest version of RUU which is 2.29.405.5 if you are from EUROPE.
From what I've read you can flash an branded RUU or another RUU on a branded phone only if you have a Gold Card. Now I don't know if this applies to you since you are no longer branded, but you can give it a shot if you haven't tried yet.
I think there is a tutorial on how to make a Gold Card even if you can't access the phone or see the screen. I'll look for it and post it here.
Hope this helps you.
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Do you have a Gold Card??? Cause your problem sounds pretty bad. Since you aren't rooted and you don't have a recovery, it is pretty obvious that you can't install a custom ROM.
I guess you tried also the latest version of RUU which is 2.29.405.5 if you are from EUROPE.
From what I've read you can flash an branded RUU or another RUU on a branded phone only if you have a Gold Card. Now I don't know if this applies to you since you are no longer branded, but you can give it a shot if you haven't tried yet.
I think there is a tutorial on how to make a Gold Card even if you can't access the phone or see the screen. I'll look for it and post it here.
Hope this helps you.
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Thanks 'UsManyDead' for taking interest in my case. The answers are as below :
1. Yes, I have gold card, for now its useless. Because as I know we need the gold card only if we are going to install a rom that is different from the current cell CID.
In my case I have already changed my CID from ORANG001 to HTC__001 and any generic RUU supports HTC__001 so there is no need of gold card in my case.
2. Any custom rom can not be installed due to fact that cell is no more rooted.
Only PB***.zip or Ruu can solve the problem. I have tried almost all the roms and ruu from shipped-roms. but they give 2 types of errors as I mentioned in my first post. I have also tried 2.29.405.5 many times but no success.
I know the options are becoming very few , but I hope that I will pass through this failure from you and xda community users.
Any other advice will be welcomed.
Thanks
Hello once again. I just read a little more about your problem, which is very rare but found some good threads you should read and try.
REMEMBER TO READ THEM IN FULL ( FROM FIRST PAGE TILL THE LAST ONE ) and maybe post your problem there, might be easier to get help.
First thread: ht tp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ( even if it is for bricked SLCD, something in there might actually help, for example how to get the PB99IMG.zip from a RUU file)
Second thread (a continuation of the first): ht tp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=831734
Third thread (where I actually found your exact problem): ht tp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1000385 . Someone explains some kind of "voodoo" to be done to repair the error you get, and there are positive results, and I think you can use the first 2 thread to get the PB99IMG.zip.
Give it a try and remember to read them in full to understand. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Image of what you get : ht tp://www.imageupload.org/?d=4D9499D01
Can you still get in to fastboot?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Hi mate don't know if this can help you....i got usb bricked with my rooted and s-off desire. I flashed a an RUU thinking it would solve my issue but of course it just left me with a USB Brick unrooted! You can't write to that and no access with Adb. I got great help from Unrevoked page which fixed me by getting me back to root.
I summarised the process here:
="http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14459375&postcount=520"Here
Hope you might have success with your issue. If this does not help directly you might follow the link to the help page on UnRevoked.....
Sent with Desire.
Thank all of you for taking interest in my problem.
At the end I have got success BUT with failure. Here is my story.
1. Erased and Flashed with RiffBox with CID=11111111 (super id)
2. Kept cell phone in refrigerator for only 5 minutes.
3. Installed the new ROM from PB99IMG.zip (PB99IMG_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.zip ) without any error.
4. Kept cell phone again in refrigerator for only 5 minutes.
5. Started the cell phone for the first time and executed setup and went till the Home screen fine.
6. Tried some games and flash intensive web sites, and ohhh the phone rebooted.
It rebooted again and again. Untill I pulled out the battery and put it again after 30 minutes, but was unable to reach home screen.
Again kept the cell phone in refrigerator and phone works for a short time before it starts reboot loop.
So the main problem is rebooting now.
I spent nearly 16 hours on net , reading forums/posts for solution but at the end found that there is no solution except the motherboard replacement.
I am in PK and here is no HTC service center. I bought it second hand so dont have any warranty card/info with me.
So its just like a piece of scrape for me.
Anyways again thank you all for the great help. May be this refrigerator solution could work for anyone.
Thanks,
Ali
Have you tried changing cid back to orange and flashing correct ruu?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App
No, I didn't try to change the CID to orange. And there is no orange related PB** or RUU on shipped roms.
I dont think Orange have done some customization in kernel or any other part.
I have seen threads running the generic version on orange brand phone. So it shouldn't be a issue, however bootloop problem is not related to either generic or orange brand rom , its related to motherboard.
Have you seen any post in which generic rom is initiating bootloop while the orange rom solved it ?
Thanks,
Ali
No Ali, I haven't. Seeing that you are in the dead end, I think that its worth trying everything from scratch. Don't know much about cid change, but could it be that cid is in a few places and now that you've changed it it sort of fights itself ? Will have a look into all this a bit later, I'm far from guru, but with a bit of luck should be able to find some info.
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Hi tinky1,
Well, I have complete nandroid backup (boot, data, recovery and system images). I did it when I was rooted by unrevoked (clockworkmod).
Currently I have installed stock rom '2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_ release_159811', so how can I restore my earlier backup (i will again change the CID to orange, no issue) ?
Please remember i can not root now due to boot loop problem.
Any suggestion ?
Ali
So what do you actually have working? Bootloader, fastboot, recovery? Does phone bootloop when (if you can) you go into one of these?
Currently I have working fastboot and hboot. Recovery is not working , it stuck on HTC green logo.
Normal phone startup is also not functional, it reboots itself before it reaches 'Quietly Brilliant' logo.
I have managed to install Cyanogenmod 7 but the bootloop problem still exist. Analyzing the problem.
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Hello,
I tried to help out a friend with rooting a Desire Z. He used the guide on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912. He was still on stock and everything and the guide pointed to that to do first.
According to him everything went fine untill he got at point "I - 4a) Manual Downgrade". After reviewing the files he had used it seemed to me that he had used the G2 version of PC10IMG.zip instead of the Desire Z version (could see it when inspecting how large the file was)
He told me that all other steps before (the temp rooting etc etc) was no problem. And after he rebooted his phone the install of PC10IMG started. After the first reboot however the phone stuck.
The situation now is a follows:
* phone does not boot. It gets stuck at the white screen with green HTC letters/logo and then does nothing
- S-ON
- Phone does boot into Hboot (version HBOOT-0.82.0000)
- RADIO-26.02.01.15_m2
- eMMC-boot
I can get into Fastboot and can send commands thru adb to the phone. However commands that try to flash result in a FAILED blabla signature. Probably since its S-ON status
SDcard is recognized (finally) and I managed to make it accept a stock rom. Many other .zips fail. System says no image or wrong image when searching for them.
I suspect the phone has a wrong bootloader (?) and will only accept G2 roms (wich would not be right since its a Desire Z (?)).
Things I tried so far:
* flash a stockrom: It did do something (saw the blue "loading" bar in the bootloader). After it's done it verifies and returns to the bootloader. The I reboot but it still hangs at white screen with green letters HTC/logo
* tried to flash other roms by putting then on the SD. Gives message no image or wrong image
* tried with adb with fastboot. Nothing is accepted.
Is this phone beyond DIY repairs? Advice or tips would be greatly appreciated (since this crap costed me already a full saturday and sunday)
Many thanks in advance!
(PS: I should have the basic knowledge about rooting, adb and such. Also I rooted my own desire Z succesfully already)
use THIS RUU directions will be there
now DOWNGRADE AGAIN which you already know
then follow either THE XDA WIKI or THE CYANOGEN WIKI or STRAWMETALS PDF GUIDE
demkantor said:
use THIS RUU directions will be there
now DOWNGRADE AGAIN which you already know
then follow either THE XDA WIKI or THE CYANOGEN WIKI or STRAWMETALS PDF GUIDE
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Thanks a lot for your reply!
I tried what you suggested 3 times and this is the outcome:
The program starts up fine. Checks the phone with no errors. After a few install screens the phone reboots into a black screen with silver letters HTC (same as seen with adb/fastboot I think?). It starts wiping userdata. Then it says "busy sending"; goes all fine.
The it gets to the point sending "signature" (not sure if I translate correct. I have a dutch version or at least the install was in dutch).
And after a while I get:
ERRORCODE: 130 (model-ID error)
Get right updateapplication and retry
during install it said I had image version 1.00.000.0 and asked if want to update to 2.16.531.6
Anymore advice or sugestions I could try?
Thanks in advance for your answer!
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Seems I can go into some kind of recovery mode (choosing recovery from menu >> gives black screen with greenish icon >> gives red triangle
at that screen I do volume + and power and it gives me a menu in wich I can choose update from SD. Not sure if that can help me in any way? Maybe there is some .zip I can install and reset everything back to factory or something?
Tried already to select something there but gives an error:
(in yellow line) E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
Sounds serious tome
Then you'll need the ruu for your model phone, got to HTC.com, find support, look for desire z, then find downloads, follow same steps as before
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demkantor said:
Then you'll need the ruu for your model phone, got to HTC.com, find support, look for desire z, then find downloads, follow same steps as before
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
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Tried quite a lot of RUU versions but everytime the same damn message:
ERRORCODE: 130 (model-ID error)
Get right updateapplication and retry
Tried to get unlocked bootloader with the tool from HTCdev but that gave me a message ERROR[191]: ROM not supported
Anything else I can try out? (going to try and see if I can get something of a rom thru a goldcard but my hopes dwindle by the minute
Thanks in advance for any help/advice
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After hours and hours of reading I can only think of 2 things myself:
1. somehow the emmc is defunct (broken or totally messed up beyond flashable)
2. it has a wrong radio version (= bricked beyond DIY repairs as far as I could read)
Therefor I descided to contact a company that can JTAG the phone and restore it to its glory. What is a reasonable price for such?
If anyone else has still some tips I'll keep watch of this thread
You can't use an older version of the software/firmware so you would need the latest from HTC, if the phone already has the latest installed then you would need a gold card to change the cid. Problem is, as far as I know, you need to at least a functioning adb access to make a gold card.
Being its hard to the version that you were running the state your phone is in, my guess you are at the latest ota, so if there was a ruu that came out for it that wasn't an ota then that will probably be the only one that works. Its a long shot, but you could call HTC (don't mention rooting just say you picked up the phone at it was like this) and ask for a link to the latest ruu so you can try and fix it, even if you're past warranty they should point you in the right direction
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demkantor said:
You can't use an older version of the software/firmware so you would need the latest from HTC, if the phone already has the latest installed then you would need a gold card to change the cid. Problem is, as far as I know, you need to at least a functioning adb access to make a gold card.
Being its hard to the version that you were running the state your phone is in, my guess you are at the latest ota, so if there was a ruu that came out for it that wasn't an ota then that will probably be the only one that works. Its a long shot, but you could call HTC (don't mention rooting just say you picked up the phone at it was like this) and ask for a link to the latest ruu so you can try and fix it, even if you're past warranty they should point you in the right direction
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Thanks a lot for your advice Demkantor
According to my friend he checked for OTA updates a few days ago (was his motivation in the first place to unroot and flash a custom since he was pissed that his great device didnt get much love anymore from updates and after seeing my Desire working on a custom hehe)
I checked out the RUU versions and also read that they kinda only work if it essentially updates the device (checked the site http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Vision.
Tried a lot from there but only the WWE versions (CID of gsm was one of those numbers that indicated the gsm is unbranded)
For the sake of it I did make a goldcard and tried to use the extracted rom from an RUU. No luck. It sees it, sends it but fails at checking after that and returns to Hboot. Had a hope that the downgrade (step before perm root) was kinda succesful...
Gonna give it one last try with one of the none WWE versions with the lastest version number to see what it does.
I'll keep you posted!
PS: Damn I wished Gigabyte would make phones! I bet they'd put in some kind of recover rom in case the **** hits the fan hehe