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rooting my G2 and downgrading

okay so i've been trying to read as much as i can it is a lil confusing at first but here is the specs on my G2:
Android Version:
2.2
Baseband version
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel version:
2.6.32.17-g9ab3677
[email protected]#1
Build Number
1.22.531.8 CL277427
(what do all these numbers mean lol i see them in all the roms)
now i want to permaroot using the gfree method that i found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_G2
but according to this page my phone needs to be downgraded, am I correct
"gfree is known not to work for radio firmwares with higher versions then 26.03.02.xx
The reason for this is that HTC patched the hole that allowed scotty2 to power cycle the emmc chip to drop its write protection.
So if you installed a radio version with a higher version number the downgrade the radio firmware before using gfree.
gfree is also known not to work on the HTC 1.72 ROM version. If you have radio S-OFF then you can downgrade to an earlier version where it works. If you do not have radio S-OFF then you cannot downgrade.
gfree uses a dynamic in-memory patch of the kernel to remove the kernel's write protection of the radio settings partition"
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so if i have to downgrade before i can permaroot which is the best ROM for me to downgrade to. I don't quite understand the CY roms etc and what all the characters mean. and then which rom do i upgrade to i would like better reception so i believe i should change the radio?
any help would be appreciated be nice im very new
thanks

No, you don't need to downgrade. But you've posted in the wrong forum though, this should be in the Q&A section

steviewevie said:
No, you don't need to downgrade. But you've posted in the wrong forum though, this should be in the Q&A section
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thanks!! if a mod could move this to the appropriate forum it would be appreciated. So i can go ahead with using gFree? and how do i decide which rom to flash lol CM or Virtuous etc?
i appreciate all the help

Totally up to you what rom you like the most:
Cm: stock android with maaaany enhancements
Enomtether: pretty much stock
Virtuous: if you want sense this is the rom to run.
So just try them all out. With clockwork it is easy to switch and test them out gl!
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

After you have root and S-OFF, make sure you do a (nandroid) backup through ROM Manager/Clockwork *before* you flash any other ROMs. Then you can easily go back to where you were.
P.S. Feel free to start a new thread in Q&A asking about what all the version numbers mean etc.

thanks guys i am gonna use gfree to permroot and i have already downloaded rom manager i will back up first and foremost

Which ROM to start with?

So i'm planning on Rooting my Desire (Bravo PVG1 SHIP -SON, HBoot 0.93 , Radio 5.11.05.27)
Any recommendations? i was thinking about CyanogenMod 7.
Other thing i would like to ask is Gold Card, do i really need to make it? I'm asking because i dont have second sdhc card.. im not sure if i have any brandings in my phone.
Thanks in advance.

Go to Settings>About phone>Software information and post the software version - we'll go from there

Android 2.2
Baseband version 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Kernel version 2,6,32,[email protected] #1
Build number 2.29.405.5 CL293415
Software number 2.29.405.5
Browser Webkit 3.1
The exact model number of my phone is HTC Desire A8181.

Awesome! Right, before you do anything download this:
http://www.multiupload.com/LEJCW182AH
It's the RUU of the stock ROM so should you ever need to go back to stock you can.
As for what ROM to start with, a lot of people suggest LeeDroid as it's an easy introduction to a rooted ROM yet still has Sense. Not sure how up-to-date it is these days, mind

My first ROM and still using it, is LeeDroid and I havent even bothered to look at others, it works perfect, very fast and give you A2SD+.

shankly1985 said:
My first ROM and still using it, is LeeDroid and I havent even bothered to look at others, it works perfect, very fast and give you A2SD+.
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LeeDroid is kinda outdated, why not try some GB(Gingerbread) Roms?

Depends if the person likes Sense. I do so having tried the (buggy) 2.3 ROMs available I'll be waiting for a Sense-based 2.3 ROM

Gingerbread roms are fine really. Working for me no problem.
I think there should be a dedicated thread about roms because this is prob the 100th thread on what rom should I choose or what ever this week. Seriously.

I just successfully rooted and installed my first custom Rom (LeeDrOiD 2.3d).
Much <3 for all the help!
Cheers.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Htc desire rom upgrade

hey all i wonder if someone can help me its been a very long time since i rooted my desire and now want to upgrade to a new rom as phone is acting a bit funny.
I currently have android version 2.2 i think it is a stock rom.
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
software number 2.09.405.8
browser version webkit 3.1
hboot-092.0001
can any one point me in the right direction how i go about getting the right newest rom and what to do ?
Many thanks in advance

Slightly confused r u saying you have an unrooted phone u want to root?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

sorry i ment i have a rooted phone ill edit original post to reflect that

It really depends on what your after, do you want a stock Rom that's updated or a custom
This would be my first destination
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328
Read requirements for the Rom u want some require new radio, ext partitions or s-off to work
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

thanks alot for the reply i think id rather stick with a stock rom thats updated ill check the link out thank u very much

No worries stock roms are at the very bottom
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

I dunno what you really mean with newest ROM.
Newest rooted stock ROMs don't give your phone much benefits as well as probable additional bugs.
Custom ROMs have more speed, less bloatware, more memory space, additional functionalities, etc. some even with newer android version.
1. I would find a stable custom ROM (not the experimental ones) so that you can have something more for your phone without the probable bugs.
2. The term bugs, it is relative, perhaps you won't be experiencing it like some people do with the respective ROM.

[Q] Rooting 2.36.405.8

Can be my Desire HD be directly rooted without downgrade of firmware ?
ROM : Stock Gingerbread ROM 2.3.3 Radio : 12.54.60.25U_29.09.04.11_M2 Kernel : 2.6.35.10-g0956377 Firmware : 2.36.405.8
I heard that 1.32 firmware can be rooted using Visionary r14 but also i know that with this firmware all my 720p records have too low fps

esite said:
Can be my Desire HD be directly rooted without downgrade of firmware ?
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you can´t
esite said:
heard that 1.32 firmware can be rooted using Visionary r14 but also i know that with this firmware all my 720p records have too low fps
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true, but this rom (1.32) its temporary Until flash a more new rom......
for that visionary r14 can do his work and give to you root acces... its needed the 1.32 version (old)
later you can flash a new rom based on froyo 2.2.1 (1.75, 1.82...) or a gingerbread rom....

If your firmware isn't 1.32, then you HAVE to downgrade, there's no other option...to get a full root.

Ok, I see a lot understandable how-tos. But my question is - can by my HTC fully restored to original state ? (maybe for a warranty) ?
And if i downgrade a phone and after applying root a custom ROM, it will also update a firmware version ?
I am new in android coming from iPhone 3gs so sorry if my questions is stupid

esite said:
Ok, I see a lot understandable how-tos. But my question is - can by my HTC fully restored to original state ? (maybe for a warranty) ?
And if i downgrade a phone and after applying root a custom ROM, it will also update a firmware version ?
I am new in android coming from iPhone 3gs so sorry if my questions is stupid
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Stuppid its the person that do everything without asking and read first...
The process its fully reversible and later you can return totally at the factory features...when you desire.... Including your lastest unrooted firmware or custom rom of the all android versions...
sent from my amstrad CPC powered by LOL..(premium xda)

Thats was i want to hear Ok many thanks i will do it at the weekend and give you a report
One more thing, what do you think about LeeDroid 3.0.3 ? And what abou the CoreDroid ? Did everyone try this ROMS ? advantages,bugs etc ?

And please, use search function before posting, there are a lot of threads about this already. These are only from the first page of Desire HD Q&A:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1065074
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1077110
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079452
You might find some helpful information there.

esite said:
Thats was i want to hear Ok many thanks i will do it at the weekend and give you a report
One more thing, what do you think about LeeDroid 3.0.3 ? And what abou the CoreDroid ? Did everyone try this ROMS ? advantages,bugs etc ?
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yea.. i think all dev. roms are great... someone in development process, someone final release... but you can try several custom roms and judge it by yourself....You can choose better the one that adapts for what you look...its an advantage of open source code
in the all custom roms threads you have a "buglist" for to see them....

[Q] rooting the desireHD running 2.3.3, any chance?

i recently purchased a DHD running 2.3.3 ( stock ROM ) ,
i need a root on my device? have tried ginger-break but no results,, digging through all relevant threads, it seems the only way forward is the way backwards, ie first downgrade to froyo , THEN root ? AFAIK , there is some soft check in Gingerbread that prevents a root?
which brings me back to my initial question.,, is there a way to ROOT WITHOUT going back to froyo ?
thanks n regards
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sense> 2.1
kernel > 2.6.35.10
running >2.3.3
ROM > stock , 2.50.405.2

No you have to downgrade
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

Check this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
Works perfect for ROM 2.50.405.2

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thanks , ill check and report

did the hack yesterday,,,
works like a charm !
thanks a lot...
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this is by far the easiest and fastest way to S-OFF, install CLOCKWORKMD, ROOT without downgrading to FROYO .. flashing custom ROMs etc is a piece of cake afterwards...
highly recommended,,,
ill donate soon..
to the dev team,,, thanks again,,,!

I want to do it but i don't have the bottle. If all goes wrong can i flash back to PD98IMG with bootloader. I don't want a brick.
Please, help me...