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How do I know if my Desire is rooted?

I bought a handset off another forum a couple of months back and I think it's a fully unbranded handset, and have been trying to run the 2.2 update, except everytime I get to the green sync symbol after it restarts, I then get a red question mark.
I'm running
Firmware 2.1 update1
Build number .1.1.405.2 CL174215 release keys
Software number 1.21.405.2
So is this rooted? Either way, how do I get the Froyo update to work?
Many thanks!

normalnix said:
I bought a handset off another forum a couple of months back and I think it's a fully unbranded handset, and have been trying to run the 2.2 update, except everytime I get to the green sync symbol after it restarts, I then get a red question mark.
I'm running
Firmware 2.1 update1
Build number .1.1.405.2 CL174215 release keys
Software number 1.21.405.2
So is this rooted? Either way, how do I get the Froyo update to work?
Many thanks!
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You will know if it is rooted cos you wont be able to pull it out the ground lol
Only jokin if you phone is rooted you will have a program in your apps called super user.
hope this helps

I have something called superuser permissions. Is that it? As you can gather, I'm a bit of a thicky so an idiots guide would be great!

normalnix said:
I have something called superuser permissions. Is that it? As you can gather, I'm a bit of a thicky so an idiots guide would be great!
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Yeah thats the one your phone is rooted

Ok. That answers the first part I guess then. Any ideas how I get to Froyo? I can download the update, but it always fails to do it's thing.
Do I have to restore the phone or what? And how?

is your phone branded in any way? even a start up logo ?
and where can you download the update? from system software updates on your phone?

There's no branding on the phone, box or software. I can download the update via software updates.
PS. Thanks for the help so far!

If you can download it from software updates go for it froyo here we go,
no branding is a good sign

Just try updating via the update manager as that should work.

LOL
That's the problem. It doesn't work!

Same thing with me....
I bought a Telstra Branded Handset. Had a company root and install a generic rom. (Telstra handset because it works on ATT 3G.) This morning, the phone told me that I had an Android Software Update (Version 2.2). The phone downloaded it, but wouldn't install. I imagine because the dang thing is rooted.
I will wait a few days for someone to offer a desire rom with 2.2 and HTC sense.

Is there an easy way to restore the handset to it's original software so I can upgrade from there?

Look for the Unrooting guide in the (sticky) guides collection. I believe it just involves flashing a stock rom. But currently you won't be able to root your phone after official OTA froyo update, since it flashes your hboot too. Alternatively you can flash a rooted froyo ROM without hboot.
Edit: Look in development forum for the sticky guide. The place to be for topics like this; it makes them obsolete.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Many thanks!
For further info, see 'How to Unroot your HTC Desire to stock' in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=6710092&postcount=4
It took a bit of time to download all the updates, but I got there in the end.

My Desire is rooted, 2.1, not 2.2 Froyo, I wish. But I am trying to things in the file management like install and move around apk files. But it wont allow saying I have no permissions. Rooted to me means God access, but its not really god access. Any ideas why?

jontokyo said:
My Desire is rooted, 2.1, not 2.2 Froyo, I wish. But I am trying to things in the file management like install and move around apk files. But it wont allow saying I have no permissions. Rooted to me means God access, but its not really god access. Any ideas why?
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Even if you are rooted, you will have READ ONLY access to /system due to NAND protection. You can only write to /system from recovery.
Regards,
Dave

hi
i am new to andriod rom i am using htc desire hd how do i found that my phone is rooted or not please help thanks in advance

nagagaya said:
i am new to andriod rom i am using htc desire hd how do i found that my phone is rooted or not please help thanks in advance
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2nd post. If you have a superuser app, you are rooted.

[Q] Rooting HTC Desire... -completely lost-

Hey guys,
I'll start with a heads up; complete newb here so I hope i have the right forum/section. Furthermore I appologise for my English, it is not my native language so I hope I can make myself clear. So far for the disclaimers.
Here's the situation; I have a Dutch HTC desire and I am absolutely lost in the rooting proces. I'll give you guys my specs first;
Phone
- HTC Desire running Android 2.2 Froyo from the OTA update
- Hboot version 0.92.0001
- NO Goldcard, regular microSD 4 gig that came with the device, haven't altered it
- Radio 5.09.00.20
PC:
- Windows 7 x64
- HTC Sync installed
Now I want root, preferebly with OpenDesire and A2SD so have been googling about the entire weekend now, but haven't found any guides that match my specs fully, havent got a clue where to start really with the rooting process. For instance; most downgrading guides talk about needing to use Hboot 0.92, where mine is 0.92.0001. Also some guides tell me I need a goldcard, others say I don't.
This is where I'm at right now, having read several guides these are the steps I think I have to take;
1. Backup everything using Mybackuppro
2. Downgrade using PB99IMG.ZIP. Is this correct, and will it work with my Hboot? Will I need a Goldcard for this?
3. Root the phone using Unrevoked. Will this work, concedering I have HTC Sync installed, and if no will a normal uninstall through the Windows programs uninstall be sufficient for "Uninstall HTC Sync completely" or are further meassures required? Will it work on my radio version, or is this not of any matter at this point?
I believe that at this point, my phone is worthless, right? There is no rom installed, so at this point I would need to install a rom. So on to step 4;
4. Install OpenDesire rom. I have read things about it having to be a zip file, the files I found though were .exe's Will the .exe do, or have I found the wrong files? Also I read that in order for the camera to work on OD, i need radio version 5.x, which I do. Will the rooting/downgrading proces make any changes to the radio version also?
5. Is this it? Have I missed anything, or are these roughly the steps I have to take to downgrade from 2.2, root, and install OD (which I believe also is a 2.2 version, with the JIT correct?)
Any tips, advises and remarks would be highly appriciated, coming from an ancient Nokia E65 I'm sort of unsure how to handle Android, how import small nuances like the exact version of Hboot are.
Also, if I have left out any important information please do not hesitate to ask, i'll reply ASAP.

Not one reply? Anyone?

Greppel said:
Hey guys,
I'll start with a heads up; complete newb here so I hope i have the right forum/section. Furthermore I appologise for my English, it is not my native language so I hope I can make myself clear. So far for the disclaimers.
Here's the situation; I have a Dutch HTC desire and I am absolutely lost in the rooting proces. I'll give you guys my specs first;
Phone
- HTC Desire running Android 2.2 Froyo from the OTA update
- Hboot version 0.92.0001
- NO Goldcard, regular microSD 4 gig that came with the device, haven't altered it
- Radio 5.09.00.20
PC:
- Windows 7 x64
- HTC Sync installed
Now I want root, preferebly with OpenDesire and A2SD so have been googling about the entire weekend now, but haven't found any guides that match my specs fully, havent got a clue where to start really with the rooting process. For instance; most downgrading guides talk about needing to use Hboot 0.92, where mine is 0.92.0001. Also some guides tell me I need a goldcard, others say I don't.
This is where I'm at right now, having read several guides these are the steps I think I have to take;
1. Backup everything using Mybackuppro
2. Downgrade using PB99IMG.ZIP. Is this correct, and will it work with my Hboot? Will I need a Goldcard for this?
3. Root the phone using Unrevoked. Will this work, concedering I have HTC Sync installed, and if no will a normal uninstall through the Windows programs uninstall be sufficient for "Uninstall HTC Sync completely" or are further meassures required? Will it work on my radio version, or is this not of any matter at this point?
I believe that at this point, my phone is worthless, right? There is no rom installed, so at this point I would need to install a rom. So on to step 4;
4. Install OpenDesire rom. I have read things about it having to be a zip file, the files I found though were .exe's Will the .exe do, or have I found the wrong files? Also I read that in order for the camera to work on OD, i need radio version 5.x, which I do. Will the rooting/downgrading proces make any changes to the radio version also?
5. Is this it? Have I missed anything, or are these roughly the steps I have to take to downgrade from 2.2, root, and install OD (which I believe also is a 2.2 version, with the JIT correct?)
Any tips, advises and remarks would be highly appriciated, coming from an ancient Nokia E65 I'm sort of unsure how to handle Android, how import small nuances like the exact version of Hboot are.
Also, if I have left out any important information please do not hesitate to ask, i'll reply ASAP.
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Dude did u manage to root your desire let me know ? i can pm you the links

You probably have the new phones which is with the SLCD screens. There is currently only 1 method to root those. But you need to operate with a black screen. Which means you won't be sure if you really pressed the right option or not. Try search for the SLCD root for HTC Desire.

Treschen said:
Dude did u manage to root your desire let me know ? i can pm you the links
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Not yet mate, when I do I'll let you know

Downgrading will require a goldcard if your phone is network branded. It is necessary to root your phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256

WingYn said:
You probably have the new phones which is with the SLCD screens. There is currently only 1 method to root those. But you need to operate with a black screen. Which means you won't be sure if you really pressed the right option or not. Try search for the SLCD root for HTC Desire.
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Still have the AMOLED version, not the SLCD one... Was one the first with a Desire in Holland, just sort of late with rooting it... and now there's hundreds of outdated tuturials, making it hard to figure out which ones still work

teppic74 said:
Downgrading will require a goldcard if your phone is network branded. It is necessary to root your phone.
(outside URL -- not permitted yet)
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Ok, thx. I bought the phone without any form of network branding, your post implies that I will not be needing a goldcard then, correct? Or do I need it anyway for A2SD?

Right, what ROM is on it at the moment? IF it's 2.09.405.8 then do the following...
Download this file:
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...8U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed_txt.zip
and rename it PB99IMG.zip (not PB99IMG.zip.zip!!) and copy to the root of your SD card. Turn phone off and boot into HBOOT by holding Vol-down whilst turning it on. Follow the instructions and allow it to update (assuming it works). Once done, reboot and you'll be back on 1.21.405.x and you can now root your phone using unrEVOked
OR
Read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256

If you run this utility it will tell you if you need a goldcard. If you do need one, you can quit it, make one, and run it again.

EddyOS said:
Right, what ROM is on it at the moment? IF it's 2.09.405.8 then do the following...
Download this file:
http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bra...8U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed_txt.zip
and rename it PB99IMG.zip (not PB99IMG.zip.zip!!) and copy to the root of your SD card. Turn phone off and boot into HBOOT by holding Vol-down whilst turning it on. Follow the instructions and allow it to update (assuming it works). Once done, reboot and you'll be back on 1.21.405.x and you can now root your phone using unrEVOked
OR
Read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
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Thats great! It is 2.09.405.8 acctually, so I am going to give this a try first thing in the morning, i'll start reading the link you gave now... Thx so much, I will keep you updated!

The problem with the first method is that it corrupts your misc partition, which will need fixing. The second one takes care of everything.

Worked like a charm guys, thanks so much! Running OpenDesire right now, absolutely love it! Thanks again!

teppic74 said:
The problem with the first method is that it corrupts your misc partition, which will need fixing. The second one takes care of everything.
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Didn't on mine...

[Q]How to root my HTC Desire Froyo 2.2?

Hi, I have a HTC Desire Froyo 2.2 with a HBOOT of 0.920001.
I've tried to see how to root my phone without having to downgrade the android system to 2.1.
I've seen some forums talking about the unrevoked3 that is capable of rooting my phone 2.2 without doing pretty much anything. :3
But in order to root my phone do I have do anything first like backup my software and other things like photos or videos?
How can I root my phone with the file reflash?
Explain to me as if I was pretty ignorant, please.

Use unrevoked 3.2, it will give you root without any data loss.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

K900 said:
Use unrevoked 3.2, it will give you root without any data loss.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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When it's out...it works fine, though, used it on my Desire

EddyOS said:
When it's out...it works fine, though, used it on my Desire
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Do you still need a goldcard for this or can you use it straight away in stock froyo using hboot 0.92?
My phone is t-mobile but their logo doesn't appear on boot up, just the HTC one.

So I dont have to do any sort of backup on my phone if I use unrevoked3 right?
Just to be clear...I only need to plug in my phone and run the unrevoked?
And last thing...it says that I need to be certain that HTC SYNC isn't installed in my pc...why?

Don't know, just remove it and once you're rooted add it again...
As for backup, no you don't but it's best to have the stock RUU to hand incase you ever need to return the phone

you need to remove HTC Sync and install the modified drivers privided by Unrevoked team inside reflash zip(it's a link that says hboot drivers).
EddyOS said:
Don't know, just remove it and once you're rooted add it again...
As for backup, no you don't but it's best to have the stock RUU to hand incase you ever need to return the phone
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I know you have to install the drivers, I don't know what difference having HTC Sync makes, though...so long as it's closed from your system tray I can't see it being an issue

Degena said:
So I dont have to do any sort of backup on my phone if I use unrevoked3 right?
Just to be clear...I only need to plug in my phone and run the unrevoked?
And last thing...it says that I need to be certain that HTC SYNC isn't installed in my pc...why?
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1) Connect the phone, run unrevoked, you're rooted
2) You need to remove HTC Sync, because it might want to access your device at the same time with unrevoked
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

EddyOS said:
I know you have to install the drivers, I don't know what difference having HTC Sync makes, though...so long as it's closed from your system tray I can't see it being an issue
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i think they are just covering their asses to make sure you incur no additional problems. they just want to weed out anything that might cause a bump in the road. and therefore, avoid the influx of user emails stating "while i was doing something, windows open htc sync and made my boot screen the theme song to M*A*S*H and when it finally boots up, it's the XBOX game "Me and My Pony 2".

EddyOS said:
I know you have to install the drivers, I don't know what difference having HTC Sync makes, though...so long as it's closed from your system tray I can't see it being an issue
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i think they are just covering their asses to make sure you incur no additional problems. they just want to weed out anything that might cause a bump in the road. and therefore, avoid the influx of user emails stating "while i was doing something, windows open htc sync and made my boot screen the theme song to M*A*S*H and when it finally boots up, it's the XBOX game "Me and My Pony 2".

Rooting HTC Desire froyo (bootloader 0.93.0001)
Degena said:
So I dont have to do any sort of backup on my phone if I use unrevoked3 right?
Just to be clear...I only need to plug in my phone and run the unrevoked?
And last thing...it says that I need to be certain that HTC SYNC isn't installed in my pc...why?
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Any luck in rooting yr Desire? Unrevoked document says that it does not support stock froyo android phone.Mine came with 2.1 eclair..recently upgraded to froyo via OTA..i assume mine now a stock froyo rite?so..i assume unrevoked 3.2 cant root my phone? pls confirm.Thx

It worked.
Dindt take more than 5 minutes.

Degena said:
It worked.
Dindt take more than 5 minutes.
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Is it a SLCD desire.?
when flashing did u use the custom file in unrevoked and added the clock work recovery file.?
and did u use rom manager for flashing custom roms.?
pls help

I have the led sreen Desire but it also works for the SLCD.
Just install the unrevoked drivers, download the software and open it.
Just that simple.
As for installing custom roms I use Rom manager and titanium backup for backing up my apps.
After you root your phone download rom manager and backup your current rom before installing a new one.

so should I use the nandriod backup before I root? Can take away the root by just resoter from the backup?

Is unrevoked also install some new recovery image ? Or it just give root access ?
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Post/Thread Sent from HTC Desire (Bravo) , Using Xda Aap ...
( Andriod 2.2 [Froyo] )

Just root acess.

Hi I'm new here, and I have two question: Does unrevoked root my Desire with Froyo? ANd does it make a backup or recovery to the original ROM in case if I have any warranty problems?
Many thanx

androidfanatix said:
Hi I'm new here, and I have two question: Does unrevoked root my Desire with Froyo? ANd does it make a backup or recovery to the original ROM in case if I have any warranty problems?
Many thanx
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Unrevoked is a rooting process. It just adds a recovery ROM to your device and gives you Superuser access. If you put it on Froyo, you get Froyo, put it on Eclair, you get a rooted Eclair etc..
Once you root with unrevoked, you can backup immediately and restore to that point of time anytime.
If you put a Froyo ROM after rooting, you get a rooted Froyo..

[Q] Should I Root?

Basically, I have a HTC Desire ... no fancy stuff attached .. BUT i want gingerbread on it ... badly (for the close effect .. its too good). Is rooting safe? and how do I undo any mistakes? Also, how do I get gingerbread on my phone, and does everything else get wiped out?
Many Thanks,

kanay2000 said:
Basically, I have a HTC Desire ... no fancy stuff attached .. BUT i want gingerbread on it ... badly (for the close effect .. its too good). Is rooting safe? and how do I undo any mistakes? Also, how do I get gingerbread on my phone, and does everything else get wiped out?
Many Thanks,
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Rooting as with most stuff carries risks, however google and download unrevoked which will root and turn of the security of the bootloader, (version 3.21 works if the newer version fails)
To undo root if somethings wrong flash an RUU, you will need to create a goldcard (tutorial on here, use goldcard helper on market. RUUs are available in the dev section)
When you flash the gingerbread rom via recovery (which is installed by unrevoked) it will wipe the phone, mem card and sim dont get touched
Hope this helps
Vengeance
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

vengeance1990 said:
Rooting as with most stuff carries risks, however google and download unrevoked which will root and turn of the security of the bootloader, (version 3.21 works if the newer version fails)
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Only for CDMA devices. GSM has to S-Off.

Will 3.21 work with 2.2 on USCC?

Try it. It should work since it can so CDMA devices. If it doesn't work, the program will tell you that it cannot continue.

Finally s-off gingerbread official ruu

AlphaRev and unrevoked have finally released a way to gain s-off for the official gingerbread ruu update!
we now have s-off + custom recovery to flash custom roms!
check this out: unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary

yes but it don't start with me anyone try it ???

Tried it just now! Works 100%

how can i root with revolutionary?

Download and run it from http://revolutionary.io/

i download and run it but in winrar appear some files and file .exe and i run it but when open a window that recognize the desire 1.02.001 and says: put the beta key and i don't know what can i do.

fill in the form on the site for the key

but the key get with the serial number of the desire? i put it with the key and says aborting. Can you help me?

did it
i succesfully got s-off on my gingerbread.
also custom recovery succesfully installed.
only quesiton is, can i install custom rom the normal way, not that i get a bricked desire?

Thank you alpha ans unrevokes team... You are GOD and once more youve proove it!!!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App

Worked 100% now running oxygen 2.2.1 thanks for the info

psycho693 said:
Worked 100% now running oxygen 2.2.1 thanks for the info
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can you say me which beta key did you use please?

everything works fine!
i am back in the rooting & custom roms scene, and i can confirm that acesmod007 works just great! so probably every custom rom works fine on the new gingerbread official ruu and s-off'd by revolutionary!

Thanx for info guys , very good news will be doing in today after work alpharev and unrevoked = win
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App

cracker_885 said:
can you say me which beta key did you use please?
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just fill out the form after you download from revolutionary.io. use your serial key in settings --> about phone --> phone identity

zerge root taking to long +5min. is it normal? doin it with usb debuging enabled. or i should run it in fastboot

This is the first time that I try to mod my Desire, so I would like to ask some (maybe silly) questions just-in-case:
1) Do I have to do everything listed into "[Video Tutorial] Noob Proof Everything Desire Guide", or does revolutionary let me skip some passages? Which?
2) Should I simply connect the Desire with the usb in debugging mode and launch the .exe, like installing a RUU? And after that proceed with the points from 5 and so on of the guide above?
I'm sorry if I could have asked some questions whose answers could easily be found elsewhere, but I prefer to be sure before using a pre-release tool... And I am quite astonished by the difference from the "complexity" of unrevoked+alpharev and the simplicity of revolutionary... Is that really so simple?
Thanks a lot, and thanks A LOT to revolutionary team!

wonderful news, going thru this now so wish me luck.

Doesn't work for me
It days invalid serial.
Matt

Works like a charm