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[Q] Goldcard + Downgrade + Root Generic Desire Z (Asian version - Indonesian)

Hi all,
First of all I have an Asian version Generic HTC Desire Z (Asian version but not under a provider) with the following software information:
Android version 2.2.1
Baseband: 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel: 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7....
Build: 1.82.707.1 CL317545 release-keys
Software: 1.82.707.1
My CID is HTC_044
From what I read, in order to root, we have to downgrade the software version to 1.34..... , right?
SO thats what I did.
I have followed the steps to downgrade in ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261 )
and creating a goldcard ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503 )
I tried both (2 different attempts) the PC10IMG.zip file and exe/RUU file, and have copied the whole zip file onto the SDCard (not in any folder), without extracting the files.
When I get to step 9-10 (phone in bootloader mode), I receive an error message like user "waqypaqy" got.
When I reboot into the bootloader, the phone scans the SD card, then I get this:
SD Checking...
Loading...[PC10DIAG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PC10IMG.zip]
No Image!
Then after a few minutes, comes to another screen and says:
"CID incorrect! Update Fail! Press <POWER> to reboot."
From the bootscreen, here's the info:
VISION PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT -0.85.0009
RADIO-26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC-boot
CID Incorrect!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot
Does anyone know what's wrong with this?
It'd be great if anyone could help me.
THANKS in advance =)
PS: I can't post under the "Development" forum because I'm still a newbie and doesn't have enough postcount yet.

The goldcard bypasses the CID check, so you can try looking at that first. Can you confirm that you've correctly written the image from the PSAS site to your sdcard?

theSpam said:
The goldcard bypasses the CID check, so you can try looking at that first. Can you confirm that you've correctly written the image from the PSAS site to your sdcard?
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Hey theSpam,
I have tried creating the goldcard before, and have received the goldcard image through the email and have updated img through HxD editor (as per the instructions). But like what I said before, it gave me that CID incorrect message.
I'm sorry this might be a stupid question, but how do I check whether I've written the image from the PSAS site? What is the PSAS site?
Thank You for your help =)

I was just asking you to doublecheck that you've correctly written goldcard.img to your sdcard. Most people have issues during this step of the goldcard creation process.
Just open up your sdcard in HxD and see if it's there

Are you using the Asian RUU to get the PC10IMG.zip file? I found this made a difference.

theSpam said:
I was just asking you to doublecheck that you've correctly written goldcard.img to your sdcard. Most people have issues during this step of the goldcard creation process.
Just open up your sdcard in HxD and see if it's there
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haha!
Oh yeah, I have followed all of the instructions in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=832503 for part 1.
I have copied the contents of goldcard.img into the removable disk image and saved the file.
Then I went back to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261, and followed the steps in that guide.
I only managed to get upto step 10.
Then it showed the error I mentioned above.
The RUU exe file I got was from here:
http://www.shipped-roms.com/shipped/Vision/
I downloaded the file with this name "RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.5_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155556_signed.exe"
This is the asian version, right?
I got the rom.zip file by following Part 2 steps in the link above.

Kangburra said:
Are you using the Asian RUU to get the PC10IMG.zip file? I found this made a difference.
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Yeah, I think I did.
The RUU exe file I got was from here --> See the above post for the link
I downloaded the file with this name "RUU_Vision_HTC_WWE_1.34.405.5_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155556_signed.exe" -- 290 MB
I got the rom.zip file by following Part 2 steps in the link above.
Do you know what I'm doing wrong?

That's WWE version, you need RUU_Vision_hTC_Asia_HK_CHT_1.34.708.3_Radio_12.28b .60.140e_26.03.02.18_M2_release_154602_signed.exe

Kangburra said:
That's WWE version, you need RUU_Vision_hTC_Asia_HK_CHT_1.34.708.3_Radio_12.28b .60.140e_26.03.02.18_M2_release_154602_signed.exe
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By using this one, it wont turn the language into chinese right?
=) =)
I was told by someone that it would, thats why I didn't try this one..hihi
Oh, and will the steps I have to follow change because of this different filename?

I would also recommend going back and double-checking all those steps for creating the goldcard, because it sounds like it's not recognising a goldcard.

steviewevie said:
I would also recommend going back and double-checking all those steps for creating the goldcard, because it sounds like it's not recognising a goldcard.
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Hi steviewevie,
I just want to make sure whether i've followed the steps correctly or not.
Making the goldcard:
During step 4, "Enter 'adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid' and press enter. You should get a very long number copy it."
This is the number that I get: 479a002f86c320087483035535443530
Step 5 "Visit this page, paste in your number and reverse it."
When I opened the link for that step, there isn't any textfield where I can paste in my number.
So what I did was reverse the number manually into 035344535530384780023c68f200a974
Step 6. I entered the reversed number into the SD Card Serial (CID) text field.
Question: Can I reverse it manually?
Thank you mate (and to anyone who is kind enough to help) =)

akhoman said:
Hi steviewevie,
I just want to make sure whether i've followed the steps correctly or not.
Making the goldcard:
During step 4, "Enter 'adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid' and press enter. You should get a very long number copy it."
This is the number that I get: 479a002f86c320087483035535443530
Step 5 "Visit this page, paste in your number and reverse it."
When I opened the link for that step, there isn't any textfield where I can paste in my number.
So what I did was reverse the number manually into 035344535530384780023c68f200a974
Step 6. I entered the reversed number into the SD Card Serial (CID) text field.
Question: Can I reverse it manually?
Thank you mate (and to anyone who is kind enough to help) =)
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Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029516
It's from the DHD forum but the goldcard process is the same across most HTC Android devices.

theSpam said:
Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029516
It's from the DHD forum but the goldcard process is the same across most HTC Android devices.
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THANKS mate, I'll check it out
Much appreciated

theSpam said:
Check this out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029516
It's from the DHD forum but the goldcard process is the same across most HTC Android devices.
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It finally worked man!!!!
Super happy now!
So, this means I have downgraded my phone, and have obtained permanent root as well???
My next question is, whats next?
I think I need to install a 'radio' right? Which version do I choose?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Support_Downloads#HTC_Vision
WHat do I need to do next to install cyanogen MOD ?

akhoman said:
It finally worked man!!!!
Super happy now!
So, this means I have downgraded my phone, and have obtained permanent root as well???
My next question is, whats next?
I think I need to install a 'radio' right? Which version do I choose?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Support_Downloads#HTC_Vision
WHat do I need to do next to install cyanogen MOD ?
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As you have downgraded, you can follow the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision to achieve permanent root.
Once you have ClockwordMod Recovery installed (per the above guide), you can flash Cyanogen.
As for the radio, I personally don't recommend changing anything due to the brick risk (however, many others share opposite opinions).

theSpam said:
As you have downgraded, you can follow the guide found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision to achieve permanent root.
Once you have ClockwordMod Recovery installed (per the above guide), you can flash Cyanogen.
As for the radio, I personally don't recommend changing anything due to the brick risk (however, many others share opposite opinions).
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Hi,
I have just finished installing and flashing CM 7 + googleaps zip file.
But I found several problems:
1. Google Maps not installed
2. Calendar is missing
3. Stock email app somehow doesnt work
4. Numbers: I can only see several digits on the letters, they are 1 2 4 5 0
5. And most of all I just found out that HTC Sync does not work with CM =( (can't sync my contacts n calendar anymore through outlook 2010)
Would you have any ideas why this is happening?
THanks very much theSpam!

Same problem!!!
Hey akhoman, happy for you in rooting your desire z successfully! Man, can you give me all the steps you did (one by one)? I have tried so many ways and nothing helped, I also got the CID wrong, I tried to make the goldcard but still having that problem all the errors and information are exactly like yours... BIG THANK, dude!

akhoman said:
Hi,
I have just finished installing and flashing CM 7 + googleaps zip file.
But I found several problems:
1. Google Maps not installed
2. Calendar is missing
3. Stock email app somehow doesnt work
4. Numbers: I can only see several digits on the letters, they are 1 2 4 5 0
5. And most of all I just found out that HTC Sync does not work with CM =( (can't sync my contacts n calendar anymore through outlook 2010)
Would you have any ideas why this is happening?
THanks very much theSpam!
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Need to flash gapps after you flash cm Rom

[bug] Changing the radio version manually

While attempting to update my firmware manually from the bootloader I accidentally came across a glitch which allows me to change the Radiover appearing in the bootloader (not sure why)
There is no use of changing the radio version but i found it interesting enough to share it, while we are waiting for JB .
Warning: attempting this could lead to the combustion of your phone.
make a pj46img.zip, place an android-info.txt in it and write the following in the txt file:
modelid: PJ4610000
cidnum:enter_CID_here
Radiover: whateveryouwanttoappear
flash the zip in ruu mode without locking(fastboot flash zip pj46img.zip, not update)
it will give you errors but the value still changes
I tryed to change other variables/values but none changed except this one.

What errors do you get?
I would have thought that it would fail signature check and not change anything at all.
Is it possible to dump the pj46img.zip from a phone?
If so, has anyone tried dumping a pj46img.zip from a Super CID phone, then flahsing it to a different phone? Surely someone must have tried that a long time ago.

with the bootloader unlocked it gives error 99 unknown fail
with the bootloader locked i think it gave signature check fail

Sentinel196 said:
What errors do you get?
I would have thought that it would fail signature check and not change anything at all.
Is it possible to dump the pj46img.zip from a phone?
If so, has anyone tried dumping a pj46img.zip from a Super CID phone, then flahsing it to a different phone? Surely someone must have tried that a long time ago.
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My first thought also.
But surely someone would have thought of that, like Xmoo or something?
Nice find though Vcek !

I don't think the zip is stored anywhere on the phone, once you install it, each of its components go to their place, then the zip is erased.
Add: the value changes for some reason during the signature checks whether it failed or not.
Sent from my HTC One X

[Q] How to downgrade my radio?

I updated my radio but not quite happy with the result. I try the PD98IMG.zip method, but the bootloader tells me that the zip is corrupted and no flash process starts.
I am not quote sure what kind of s-off sI have, but the phone was rooted the old way, no htc unlock.
The first line reads
Ace PVT SHIP S-oFF RL
Is it safe to try the Windows fastboot method.

deckoff said:
Ok, I want to replace the radio II have, and I follow this instructions, but the flash process will not strat, fastboot says the img is invalid.
My question is - do I have to rename the zip I downloade, of the extracted img itself. I did it a few weeks ago but I cannot remmeber how I did it ??
I am downgrading!
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if the zip file you download contains the .img file and and .txt file. then yes, rename it PD98IMG.zip and put that in the root of your sdcard. Make sure that md5sum checks....flashing radios is a delicate thing.
For further help use the guide in my signature...

checksum is OK, I tried, but no txt file ??
I saw it mentioned once, but cant find a link to it, what does it have to contain, encoding, etc?

The txt file was the problem, I had to add it. Here it is for anyone who might need it.

deckoff said:
checksum is OK, I tried, but no txt file ??
I saw it mentioned once, but cant find a link to it, what does it have to contain, encoding, etc?
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It contains the update script...find in the guide in my signature that there is one PD98IMG.zip empty folder....put the radio .img file in there and do a normal compress....then flash it in the bootloader as mentioned.

glevitan said:
It contains the update script...find in the guide in my signature that there is one PD98IMG.zip empty folder....put the radio .img file in there and do a normal compress....then flash it in the bootloader as mentioned.
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Yeah, I managed to flash I just added the script for anyone trying to go my route, since all radios come zipped, but do not contain the txt file
PS Zips made on ubuntu will refuse to flash, ??

deckoff said:
Yeah, I managed to flash I just added the script for anyone trying to go my route, since all radios come zipped, but do not contain the txt file
PS Zips made on ubuntu will refuse to flash, ??
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um...maybe the wrong compression in the zip file...it has to be normal compression.

glevitan said:
um...maybe the wrong compression in the zip file...it has to be normal compression.
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Most probably, cos just dropping the txt file there will be no problems.

[MOD] [HOW-TO] Create Your Own Splash Screens [S-OFF]

Splash Screen Creation!!!
-Windows instructions-
I have unlocked bootloader and S-OFF. (The attached android-info.txt is for the INTERNATIONAL Variant only)
Video linked at the bottom to follow along with, if the words here are too hard to follow...
per usual, not responsible for bone-headed ness
You will need:
latest adb & fastboot
benny3's Image Converter (extracted in a project folder)
an image in the dimensions of 1080x1920 (can be .png, .jpg, .bmp)
latest View attachment android-info.txt
**optionally** Photoshop, GIMP, Paint (I guess this could work. eek)
Steps to make your HTC One not blind you upon a restart...
Edit photo to liking
MAKE SURE IMAGE IS THE CORRECT SIZE ---> [ 1080x1920 ] <---
Open benny3's converter FOLDER, copy image to the 'place-image-here' folder
Run CLICK-HERE.BAT
Convert .jpg (.bmp, .png) to .img, close upon completion
Copy custom.img(from place-image-here folder) to Project Folder, rename file to splash1.nb0
Copy android-info.txt to same Project Folder
Zip/Archive these two files (I use winRAR), archive format MUST be .zip
Copy ProjectFolder.zip to sdk directory (wherever your fastboot command is located)
Reboot into Download Mode, plug phone into computer
Open adb/fastboot folder in command prompt (SHIFT + Right-click inside folder)
Code:
fastboot devices
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip ProjectFolder.zip
fastboot reboot
Enjoy
Video to follow along with...
https://youtu.be/EpxvJozVB2U
-MAC OSX instructions-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60823528&postcount=5
Thanks to @schmeggy929, @SoLdieR9312, @benny3 for the tool and the community for the information :good::good:

Link to some splash screens I've made coming soon (may/may not takes requests), meanwhile,
check out [MOD][S-OFF] Splash Screen Collection for HTC One M9by @SoLdieR9312

Will that latest info.text run on a verizon variant running build 1.33.605.15? I get errors and failed messages on anything else.

Archangel said:
Will that latest info.text run on a verizon variant running build 1.33.605.15? I get errors and failed messages on anything else.
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If you do a "fastboot getvar all", do you get:
Code:
MID: 0PJA30000
CID: VZW__001
If so, I think those are the only differences between the android-info.txt for int, sprint, vzw, and so on...
If those are your values, try this. just rename to android-info.txt

Instructions for OSX
I'm adding instructions for anyone with a Mac who doesn't want to bother with Bootcamp, as Benny's tool is a Windows batch file. This is essentially the same process, just manually. (As stated above, you must of course be s-off.)
You need a utility called ffmpeg, which you can download here: http://ffmpegmac.net. Place the ffmpeg app in a separate folder (don't try to install it, just drop it there).
1. Prepare splash image and name custom.jpg
2. Move custom.jpg to ffmpeg folder.
3. Open Terminal at folder.
4. Enter this command:
Code:
./ffmpeg -i custom.jpg -f rawvideo -pix_fmt rgb565 splash1.nb0
This will output a splash image in that folder with the name splash1.nb0.
5. Using an archiving program (not the OSX Archive command, which will include extraneous files), zip the splash image and android-info.txt into a single zip file. I use B1FreeArchiver.
6. Flash in fastboot/Download mode as above.

I get errors and failed messages on anything else.

Worked perfect brother thank you!
predator1584 said:
If you do a "fastboot getvar all", do you get:
Code:
MID: 0PJA30000
CID: VZW__001
If so, I think those are the only differences between the android-info.txt for int, sprint, vzw, and so on...
If those are your values, try this. just rename to android-info.txt
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I have132.401.17 can I still use the. 15 android txt file

acidspider said:
I have132.401.17 can I still use the. 15 android txt file
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The only thing that matters, is the Model-ID and CID. If it doesn't work, it'll give you an error and shouldn't cause any issues, give it a whirl and let me know!

can flash in download mode?
fastboot flash filename.zip?
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predator1584 said:
The only thing that matters, is the Model-ID and CID. If it doesn't work, it'll give you an error and shouldn't cause any issues, give it a whirl and let me know!
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worked a treat, cheers

Made a nice M9 splash. made from the MultiCam theme from my old M8 Thanks to @rayford85, @Pfaffinator for the image. i just added some personal MERICA stuff.
works great on my M9 with the Viper one m9 2.2.0 with the 1.40.401.8 firmware.
Here is a pic of it.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t746gf4jy25sj77/molon.jpg?dl=0

Semi-n00b here: Is there a way to extract the android-info.txt from my device via adb or root? I want to try this on my One M8, but I need the right android-info.txt, I can't download any stock firmwares online because Android File Host is currently down and that's where the only ones are currently being hosted. Sorry in advance if this is stupid, google really didn't give me any answers...

bryanedwards441 said:
Semi-n00b here: Is there a way to extract the android-info.txt from my device via adb or root? I want to try this on my One M8, but I need the right android-info.txt, I can't download any stock firmwares online because Android File Host is currently down and that's where the only ones are currently being hosted. Sorry in advance if this is stupid, google really didn't give me any answers...
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There's no such thing as a Noob-question, but if you take the latest OTA or firmware update and extract the "android-info.txt" file, you can then put that file into the folder where you're creating the splash screen, I uploaded a video that shows just how easy it is once you have the "android-info.txt," if you have any more questions, feel free to message me. I'm always happy to help

[q] please please please help me

Hi all, I'm still on viper 2.5.0, Could someone PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Give me a comprehensive instruction on how to upgrade to the latest viper and what specific files i need and how to get from 4.4.3 to the latest firmware and how to do it. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. Sorry in advance for the noob question :crying::crying::crying:

Please please please give us the output of adb getvar all (delete IMEI and serial number before posting) for us to help you.

ok will do now cheers

soz to be a pain but how do you do that again ??? soz

madant2011 said:
soz to be a pain but how do you do that again ??? soz
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Literally, just the command: adb getvar all
If you need more guidance than that, just use the XDA search function with the term "easy adb" and you will get links for some good simple adb installers and beginner guides.

hear you go

The following thread describes how to flash firmware. You want the 4.16.401.10 firmware from the link on this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
After that, you can unlock the bootloader again, install custom recovery, and flash the current version Viper.

thank you so much but which spesific 1 as there are different ones eg radios ????

madant2011 said:
thank you so much but which spesific 1 as there are different ones eg radios ????
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If you clicked on the thread I linked in my last post, then go to "Downloads", then click "Firmware collection", go to "HTC_One_M8", than select the "401" folder, there is just one download for 4.16.401.10.
Here's the direct link: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=32781
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thank you so much
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There's a button for that.

got it and downloading now, do i have to rename the file and then flash via the oem reboot ruu ???

do i have to rename the file and then flash via the oem reboot ruu ???

madant2011 said:
do i have to rename the file and then flash via the oem reboot ruu ???
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The instruction in the thread (linked in Post #7 above) describe in detail how to flash the firmware.
You don't need to rename the file, as long as you type the exact file name when you issue the command: fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
(where "firmware.zip" is the actual file name). Example in this case would be: fastboot flash zip 4.16.401.10.zip
Some folks like to change the filename to actually be "firmware.zip" (no quotes) so that the command is easier to type.
But be aware if you do this on PC, be careful that you don't have the Windows option enabled to hide file extensions; which is normally enabled by default. You may rename the file "firmware.zip.zip" and not know it, as the screen will display "firmware.zip". This will result in errors, since the computer will try to flash a file name that is not really there.

redpoint73 you are a god, Thank you so much, i done it and all i need to do now is get 1 of the latest rom on here now thank you so so much