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[Solved] [Help] Unroot HTC Desire failed

Hello, I need to unroot my HTC Desire. So i tried to this guide http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-unroot-the-htc-desire/
So first i installed a Sense-Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773997.
Then I downloaded HTC-Sync and installed it.
Then i downloaded some RUU's from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667: these: RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U _4.05.00.11_release_121865.exe and RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
I followed the instructions but after RUU starting in Bootloader i am getting USB-Connection failed. I tried with both RUU's
Someone told me to try it with a goldcard, so i tried everything with a goldcard, same problem.
i am using windows7 32 bit. i got ubuntu installed on other partition too if you got a solution that needs linux
do someone got a good tip how to work this out?

typhex said:
Hello, I need to unroot my HTC Desire. So i tried to this guide http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-unroot-the-htc-desire/
So first i installed a Sense-Rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773997.
Then I downloaded HTC-Sync and installed it.
Then i downloaded some RUU's from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667: these: RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U _4.05.00.11_release_121865.exe and RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
I followed the instructions but after RUU starting in Bootloader i am getting USB-Connection failed. I tried with both RUU's
Someone told me to try it with a goldcard, so i tried everything with a goldcard, same problem.
i am using windows7 32 bit. i got ubuntu installed on other partition too if you got a solution that needs linux
do someone got a good tip how to work this out?
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Have you got all the usb drivers installed fully?

Use windowsXP I had the same issues with 7 and USB errors when installing RUU's. Took ages to try andget to work on 7 with no luck plugged into XP and worked immediately.

what are all the usb-rivers? i installed HTC-Sync what else do i need to install?

typhex said:
what are all the usb-rivers? i installed HTC-Sync what else do i need to install?
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I had a problem a couple of weeks ago on a my pc when i was using unrevoked to flash permenant clockwork recovery. Cant remember where i got it from, might of been the unrevoked thread. I think all drivers are either linked or in the rooting sticky at the top of dvelopment thread that this is in.
I tried to upload but Xda is acting up again.

cjm1979 said:
I had a problem a couple of weeks ago on a my pc when i was using unrevoked to flash permenant clockwork recovery. Cant remember where i got it from, might of been the unrevoked thread. I think all drivers are either linked or in the rooting sticky at the top of dvelopment thread that this is in.
I tried to upload but Xda is acting up again.
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u mean these drivers http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/windows_hboot_driver_install i got them installed.

everything i am trying is failing.... i am getting depressions

did you try to open htc sync in XP-mode?
maybe the problem is really windows 7...

Thanks guys but this is how it worked for me (maybe someone will need it):
i downloaded goldcard maker from here www.klutsh.com and made a goldcard
i downloaded PB99IMG.zip http://roms.loaden.nl/HBOOT0.92to0.80/PB99IMG.zip and put on sc-card.
power off the phone. start the phone by holding VOL-Down + Power then wait a while u will get a prompt if u want to install the update Press VOL-UP

Unable to root stock O2 froyo using unrEVOked

I have just tried to root my Desire using unrevoked 3 and it seems to go throught the motions but ends on an
"internal error couldn't find misc" error message......
I am running a stock O2 Froyo Desire with HBoot .93.......Any ideas?
I have a Win7 x64 box, and have all the correct drivers loaded for my phone.
If I run unrEVOked I get the above error message......So my next step was to run in Virtual XP mode to see if maybe it was a X64 issue....Still the same error.....
Last night I reset my phone to factory defaults and re-ran unrEVOked.....No joy....So after trawling through more forum posts I came across how to run unrEVOked from an Ubuntu live cd.....So I downloaded and burnt off the live cd, ran the script as specified (really neat and easy to use BTW) to get the latest version of unrEVOked and run it.......Guess what......Still the SAME error message......Methinks maybe something screwy with the O2 version of Froyo?
Anyone else had the same issue? Are running an O2 rom?

[Q] Desire 2.2

I bought an unbranded/unlocked Desire a few days ago, and it had Froyo preinstalled.
It REFUSES to connect to HTC Sync, and it seems impossible to root using unrevoked too (i've tried Vista, Win7 and Ubuntu). All without success. I have tried EVERY method/guide/tutorial out there.
So my question is this. HOW DO I ROOT?!
I'm thinking of using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
And then using unrevoked on the stock 2.1, but in that thread it says
Update:
The new version of unrevoked3 (3.21) can now root froyo ROMs directly, and a downgrade is no longer necessary if you just want to root and install custom recovery, although there appear to be a few issues with this new release. If you want to rebrand/debrand your phone, rooting won't achieve this and you can use this method instead. If you cannot get the new version of unrevoked3 to work you can also run this and use the older version (3.14) that works with Android 2.1.
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So i have no garauntee that unrevoked will work on 2.1 either, and i'm not downgrading for no reason.
Does anyone have any ideas, cause i'm running out of ideas here.

DannyDrama said:
I bought an unbranded/unlocked Desire a few days ago, and it had Froyo preinstalled.
It REFUSES to connect to HTC Sync, and it seems impossible to root using unrevoked too (i've tried Vista, Win7 and Ubuntu). All without success. I have tried EVERY method/guide/tutorial out there.
So my question is this. HOW DO I ROOT?!
I'm thinking of using this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
And then using unrevoked on the stock 2.1, but in that thread it says
So i have no garauntee that unrevoked will work on 2.1 either, and i'm not downgrading for no reason.
Does anyone have any ideas, cause i'm running out of ideas here.
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Does it have a new H-boot that unrevoked cant do yet? What is the H-boot on the phone?
Does unrevoked come up with any errors? Have you instaleed the correct drivers, adb for it?

What is your hboot #?
Power off, press down volume and power on should tell you at the top.
Then check the sticky topics, at the top of dev section, as they have solved newest hboot problems.
Ps this is best for the q&a section, good luck, and sure we'll all try and help.
Desire is the source of all suffering.

HBOOT number is 0.93, take it this is too new?
The non-connection to HTC Sync worries me, if it wont connect to the manufacturers software, what is there to make me think it will work with anything else?

Don't quote me on this but unrevocked should work on 0.93,
Best is to get suck into this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709146&highlight=unrevocked
And see how you do.
Goes through the whole deal with drivers etc.
Do you have ADB yet? because you can use adb devices to check to see if your desire is connecting to your computer, but as cjm1979 said you need to get latest drivers from the adb, but seem to remember you have to uninstall htcsync anyway to use unrevocked. But it should all be there in that guide.
But getting adb and drivers is important.

> Uninstall HTC sync 3.x version from your windows box and install 2.x version and then try it ( Important: Disable any firewall/antivirus tools when doing it)
The latest version of unrevoked should work.

Just found this in the unrevocked topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725738&highlight=solved&page=36
My HBOOT version is 0.93.0001
Follow the instruction to unrevoked,f after installed the HBOOT driver and enable USB debug, run unrevoked as administrator and connection "charging only",
the unrevoked still not start as follow, any idea?
Solved: I never install HTC sync.
Read all post found similar situation and I install and uninstall HTC sync. Problem resolved.
Never used htcsync for myself anyway.

Ok guys, i found the problem.
This is embarassing, But i forgot to uninstall DroidExplorer which unknown to me, was cocking it all up silently. Uninstalled that, ran unrevoked and it looks to be working, i'm currently on the ClockworkMod recovery screen. Yeah, all working now, and i should be rooted now.
Am i correct in saying that since the phone was unlocked/unbranded, i can now just whack an update.zip on my SD and flash it? Or is there anything else to be done before that (I know enough to do a Nandroid backup before that step)?
Thank you all for helping an idiot solve his non-problem!

I've uninstalled Sync, moved the drivers to system32, ran unrevoked as admin, ran it in compatibility mode, nothing. All required drivers/softwares/fairy dust is present. I really have tried nearly everything listed on tutorials. I've damn near broken googles servers just searching for a fix!

You don't copy any drivers, HTC sync installs in 2 parts - the program and the drivers.
Once installed, go into Add/Remove Programs and uninstall the program but leave the drivers. This works fine
Then make sure unrEVOked is running BEFORE you connect your phone, and make sure USB Debugging is enabled on the phone

One of the tuts i read said movng the drivers to system32 might help, but did it hell. I'm all rooted now, just installed TitaniumBackup, is it meant to ask for permissions 2000 times every time i do something? It just asked me about 20 times O.O

DannyDrama said:
One of the tuts i read said movng the drivers to system32 might help, but did it hell. I'm all rooted now, just installed TitaniumBackup, is it meant to ask for permissions 2000 times every time i do something? It just asked me about 20 times O.O
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Once, when you've ticked the box,
Unless your talking about superuser notifications which you can turn of in the superuser app
Desire is the source of all suffering.

You mean the 'remember' box? Yeah, done that too but it keeps popping up asking for permissions anyway.

DannyDrama said:
You mean the 'remember' box? Yeah, done that too but it keeps popping up asking for permissions anyway.
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Yes meant the remember box, is the box always the SU box or is it a grey notification box saying SU access has been granted.

Its always the SU box, asking me to give permission, but the remember box is always ticked.
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[Q] Unrevoked Rooting Problems

Hey,
I've been trying to root my HTC Desire, which led me to Unrevoked (instructions from rootmydroid.co.uk).
I've installed and uninstalled HTC Sync, enabled USB Debugging, allowed Unknown Sources, etc.
Using both the latest version of Unrevoked 3.32 and older 3.21 - the software reports "Internal error: Couldn't find misc".
I was then told to use a custom recovery image, which I downloaded and used with Unrevoked (both versions), where it all went well until it stopped at the recovery image screen and appeared to be doing nothing. After reboot, still no root.
Hopefully you guys can help me out.
Chris

installed the hboot drivers from unrevoked?
actually - do a search on the forum - I am 99% sure someone had the 'misc' error before and there's a fix for it...

Just spent an hour researching and as I went to post it I got a white screen, losing my post. Stupid phone, I'll use the app in future.
Basically, I couple posts say that downgrading the HBOOT worked for them. A couple others recommend following the manual DIY guide, though being new to this I'd probably avoid that.
I should probably point out I have an Orange branded Desire. One post said that previously these phones needed to pay for a 'gold card' to get rooted, but wasn't sure if this was still the case.
So, just wanted to ask afresh on advise for steps to take to do this.

Gold card probably needed then as branded
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You can make yourself a gold card
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I implemented the gold card successfully. Using Unrevoked3, it goes well until "running root...", "this was a triumph", "Internal error: failed to unlock NAND flash?". (The older Unrevoked 2.2 still returns the misc error).
I have installed Unrevoked's HBOOT drivers & restarted PC, installed and uninstalled HTC Sync... to no avail.
Any help appreciated.

ChrisLozeau said:
I implemented the gold card successfully. Using Unrevoked3, it goes well until "running root...", "this was a triumph", "Internal error: failed to unlock NAND flash?". (The older Unrevoked 2.2 still returns the misc error).
I have installed Unrevoked's HBOOT drivers & restarted PC, installed and uninstalled HTC Sync... to no avail.
Any help appreciated.
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What hboot version do you have?

MatDrOiD said:
What hboot version do you have?
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0.93.0001
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Downgrade your phone to stock 2.1 and run unrevoked again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
Actually, unrevoked can root android 2.2 (froyo), but sometimes there appear issues like yours.

hi, wich clockwork did you use with unrevoked??
did you already try this one => http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22152187/recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.8-bravo.img
before launch unrevoked, look into your phone for an app called Zysploit, if there uninstal and go to proceed unrevoked.
launch unrevoked click menu file select custom recovery and go to this dowloaded. make sure disable security is check.
let us know how this work
hopez

fragargon said:
hi, wich clockwork did you use with unrevoked??
did you already try this one => http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22152187/recovery-clockwork-2.5.1.8-bravo.img
before launch unrevoked, look into your phone for an app called Zysploit, if there uninstal and go to proceed unrevoked.
launch unrevoked click menu file select custom recovery and go to this dowloaded. make sure disable security is check.
let us know how this work
hopez
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Hi, thanks for the suggestion but I still get the same error with the custom recovery. I removed the Zysploit app. I don't know if "disable security is check", where is that?
Also, I don't know if it's worth pointing out but when it reboots during the Unrevoked process and goes to the menu it says something like this (copied from internet)...
sd cheking....
Loading...[PB99DIAG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[PB99DIAG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PB99IMG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[PB99IMG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
MatDrOiD said:
Downgrade your phone to stock 2.1 and run unrevoked again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
Actually, unrevoked can root android 2.2 (froyo), but sometimes there appear issues like yours.
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Thanks, seems like the only solution. So I backup, downgrade to stock 2.1, root with unrevoked3, then flash a ROM?
Could you point out which ROM it is I need to have HTC Gingerbread unbranded please? I want to upgrade to 2.3, while also removing Orange's crapware to save space.
P.S. Why is there two categories for Desire and Bravo on shipped-roms.com? Aren't they the same thing?

Hi, it s normal process that phone reboors during unreevoked process BUT it annoting that it checking and loading that file on your sd card... Why os that file PB99XX.IMG on your sd card? Try rename extension by adding. old and redo the process. Should work without doing downgrade or ruu.
Hope this help
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fragargon said:
Hi, it s normal process that phone reboors during unreevoked process BUT it annoting that it checking and loading that file on your sd card... Why os that file PB99XX.IMG on your sd card? Try rename extension by adding. old and redo the process. Should work without doing downgrade or ruu.
Hope this help
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That file isn't on my SD card.. which is why it says it can't find it I presume. I don't know why it's looking for it or what it is...

Dunno why it s asking this... Maybe anorher could give the reason.
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MatDrOiD said:
Downgrade your phone to stock 2.1 and run unrevoked again:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
Actually, unrevoked can root android 2.2 (froyo), but sometimes there appear issues like yours.
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I followed the guide, but I'm getting "adb not recognized as an internal or external command" repeatedly. Do I need the Android SDK installed or something (it doesn't say that).

I reaplied to you an android forums. But matDroid is correct. And yes you need adb set up. See the adb faq in my Sig. It gives you the minimum effort method to achieve this

Thanks, I got adb working after isntalling Android SDK quite some time ago, just haven't updated this thread since.
As I mentioned on Android Forums, the downgrade didn't go well (similar to this photo).
I then tried installing a couple RUU's, which I'm told were the wrong ones, leaving me with the HTC logo and 4 /!\
Installing a stock RUU has brought it back to life.
I'll continue trying to root soon.

[Q] CANNOT s-off/root wildfire :(:(

i seem to be going around and around in circles and am about to completely lose my marbles! I am not completely new to this having successfully rooted a vega, htc desire and my one x, several times before.
i am trying to s-off, root and flash new ROM on my mum's old phone so my 5yo can use it for munzeeing.
wildfire/buzz on 2.2.1 with HBOOT1.01.0001
baseband version 13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10
kernel version 2.6.32.21-g0f9e9b5 [email protected] #1 Tue Nov 30 13:53:39 CST 2010
build number 2.22.405.1 CL295397 release-keys
software number 2.22.405.1
i have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers over and over again, and now finally seem to be able to get a good adb connection.
however, neither revolutionary tool nor unrevoked3 will work. both find the phone but fail to "do their thing":
revolutionary (downloaded today from revolutionary.io) fails after:
Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so.. _rawadb_handle_msg: unknown command 69766564 Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. OR unexpected CLSE. Try again.
unrevoked3 (again fresh download from their website) fails after:
installing package file: 2900000(or so)bytes
installing unrevoked3 service
internal error: installing package failed
i am completely stuck here and can find no way around it.
There is alot about downgrading the boot from 1.01.0002, but i don't have this (and couldnt get that to work either?
what am I missing - i know its something easy/basic.
thanks for any suggestions/help.
dr_nick

dr_nick said:
i seem to be going around and around in circles and am about to completely lose my marbles! I am not completely new to this having successfully rooted a vega, htc desire and my one x, several times before.
i am trying to s-off, root and flash new ROM on my mum's old phone so my 5yo can use it for munzeeing.
wildfire/buzz on 2.2.1 with HBOOT1.01.0001
baseband version 13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10
kernel version 2.6.32.21-g0f9e9b5 [email protected] #1 Tue Nov 30 13:53:39 CST 2010
build number 2.22.405.1 CL295397 release-keys
software number 2.22.405.1
i have uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers over and over again, and now finally seem to be able to get a good adb connection.
however, neither revolutionary tool nor unrevoked3 will work. both find the phone but fail to "do their thing":
revolutionary (downloaded today from revolutionary.io) fails after:
Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so.. _rawadb_handle_msg: unknown command 69766564 Communications with phone unexpectedly interrupted. OR unexpected CLSE. Try again.
unrevoked3 (again fresh download from their website) fails after:
installing package file: 2900000(or so)bytes
installing unrevoked3 service
internal error: installing package failed
i am completely stuck here and can find no way around it.
There is alot about downgrading the boot from 1.01.0002, but i don't have this (and couldnt get that to work either?
what am I missing - i know its something easy/basic.
thanks for any suggestions/help.
dr_nick
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You will need to unlock your bootloader on http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ then use revolutionary or otherwise your phone is root proof!

KoolKid98189 said:
You will need to unlock your bootloader on http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ then use revolutionary or otherwise your phone is root proof!
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thanks for your reply!
that's the key is it? noone has mentioned that in the forums (though they are pretty old)
struggled with that even, as don't know what the base RUU is to select on 1st page...
dr_nick

dr_nick said:
thanks for your reply!
that's the key is it? noone has mentioned that in the forums (though they are pretty old)
struggled with that even, as don't know what the base RUU is to select on 1st page...
dr_nick
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Before you attempt to unlock your hboot via htcdev (lots worse that s-off) can you tell me what android programs you have installed on your pc, like htcsync of sony flashtool, android commander. anything like that? its probably a program thats interfeering with your system and not its drivers. Do not update, as to get s-off again you will have to just downgrade back to where you are now :good:

heavy_metal_man said:
Before you attempt to unlock your hboot via htcdev (lots worse that s-off) can you tell me what android programs you have installed on your pc, like htcsync of sony flashtool, android commander. anything like that? its probably a program thats interfeering with your system and not its drivers. Do not update, as to get s-off again you will have to just downgrade back to where you are now :good:
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thanks heavy_metal_man
i don't think i have anything currently running on the system.
now have android sdk stuff and the universal android drivers.
have uninstalled htc sync manager and htc sync (older version) and removed everything else remotely anrdroid/htc-like from uninstall programs screen.
the great thing is i can now consistently connect to my device in both adb and fastboot modes, so i am definitely making progress. i think the key was that the PC's usb socket i was using is a little intermittent - i have now swapped to a different one (also USB2 instead of 3) and i'm getting a much more consistent connection!
however - i have been trying to unlock the bootloader using htcdev site - but having trouble with the RUU - it now connecte fine and reboots my device into recovery but then crashes. every time.
are you telling me i don't need to RUU on the htcdev site? can i s-off/root without??
thanks again
dr_nick

dr_nick said:
thanks heavy_metal_man
i don't think i have anything currently running on the system.
now have android sdk stuff and the universal android drivers.
have uninstalled htc sync manager and htc sync (older version) and removed everything else remotely anrdroid/htc-like from uninstall programs screen.
the great thing is i can now consistently connect to my device in both adb and fastboot modes, so i am definitely making progress. i think the key was that the PC's usb socket i was using is a little intermittent - i have now swapped to a different one (also USB2 instead of 3) and i'm getting a much more consistent connection!
however - i have been trying to unlock the bootloader using htcdev site - but having trouble with the RUU - it now connecte fine and reboots my device into recovery but then crashes. every time.
are you telling me i don't need to RUU on the htcdev site? can i s-off/root without??
thanks again
dr_nick
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I would recommend attempting revolutionary from revolutionary.io again, assuming that your hboot is still 1.01.0001! keeping in mind that all htc sync type programs are a no-no ( but you have taken care of that ) usb3 ports a no-no for almost all android development and tools (including this one ) and lastly dont install the revolutionary version of clockworkmod recovery as it has a "charging bug" follow this guide and you shall be fine I recommend that you add clockworkmod recovery version 5.0.2.0 from post 2 section 6. using the pc49img.zip method is usually the easiest. tap this thread to let me know how you got on

yay it worked without problem!
thanks for all your help.
pretty sure it was just the USB3 that was the problem - why have i not read anywhere that this is a no no??
thanks all
drnickf

Pretty sure usb3 was not widely used at the time, ergo not a known issue
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