im trying to root my htc desire, its currently running froyo and 0.9 bootloader, as you may know unrevoked cannot root and flash without a bootloader of 0.8 or below, are there any simple guides to downgrade?
Cew27 said:
im trying to root my htc desire, its currently running froyo and 0.9 bootloader, as you may know unrevoked cannot root and flash without a bootloader of 0.8 or below, are there any simple guides to downgrade?
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The latest unrevoked can work with 0.93 now (it just wont allow loading of custom recoveries)
But their are quite a few threads already covering downgrading.
Why why why are you posting in the Dev section?
Read the effing rules and post it in Q&A.. even better, use the fkin search function.
acolwill said:
Why why why are you posting in the Dev section?
Read the effing rules and post it in Q&A.. even better, use the fkin search function.
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sorry i posted in the wrong section, that was a mistake. but thanks for being a c()ck mate!
anyway, thanks to the one useful post, i cant seem to used unrevoked, i get an error stating the main version is older.
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Hope I don't get flamed here...
I've tried unrevoked method of rooting but I just end up with the "Backup CID is missing" after reboot.
(There is no solution I can find, and contacting them on twitter is not an option as I wouldn't be seen dead there.)
Can anybody recommend the next best method to root, after unrevoked?
Phone is a standard (non-branded) Froyo device.
Thanks.
Ferg.
Best is to roll back to 2.1 using this thread and then use unrEVOked 3.14...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
Don't have a desire myself, but isn't universal androot an option?
Unrevoked is the main one, maybe you could go to their irc channel if Google has nothing...
PS. Moved to Q&A as not development.
Please do not post new threads in development to ask a question.
You can use S-off method.
shoemeistah said:
You can use S-off method.
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No, that doesn't get root and actually requires to be rooted already.
I also think it's better to downgrade to Eclair and then either use unrevoked 3.14, or some other method such as Paul's (http://android.modaco.com/content/h...e-now-with-hboot-0-80-and-os-to-1-21-support/)
I've looked at the wiki guides, and there was a guide, but I'm not sure if that is outdated or not. So, I need to unroot because my screen is messed up. Keeps moving when I'm not even touching it. Can anyone help? I didn't root with unrevoked if that helps.
bigant262 said:
I've looked at the wiki guides, and there was a guide, but I'm not sure if that is outdated or not. So, I need to unroot because my screen is messed up. Keeps moving when I'm not even touching it. Can anyone help? I didn't root with unrevoked if that helps.
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look for a stock ruu and run it.... check HTC website or anywhere on xda...plus there are quite a few how to unroot guides
Are you on 2.2? If so...follow part 1 of the following until you see the words...
"You now are on the stock 2.1 build of Android."
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765496
exdroid1 said:
Are you on 2.2?
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Yea, running newest cm nightly. Anyone know where i can get latest RUU or a most recent guide?
Anyone????
Follow the guide I posted. If you want 2.2 back, use the OTA from Sprint.
Did you even bother to search the forums?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
go4the1 said:
Did you even bother to search the forums?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
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True, so true
I still think it should be a little tougher to have posting privileges on this board, way to many people asking questions already answered in the correct forum that could be found so much quicker using that link between "new posts" and "quick links" on the bar above!
I am a noob on Desire HD... how can i root and s-off and install clockworkmod recovery on this phone with 2.3.3 stock rom without downgrading. is it possible?
Not possible, you need to downgrade.
Doesn't GingerBreak allow rooting without a downgrade?
Mr_JMM said:
Doesn't GingerBreak allow rooting without a downgrade?
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from the GingerBreak thread
AGAIN, THIS DOES NOT WORK ON S-ON DEVICES !
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Gingerbreak, from what I understand, will only provide temp root. And the code to disable S-ON does not work on HTC Gingerbread. So once you reboot, All changes are rolled back.
To install ClockworkMod Recovery its needed to downgrade, root, apply ENG/S-OFF, upgrade again (2.3 strangely does not restore S-ON), Gingerbreak (If your lucky and it works), flash recovery.
EDIT: I need to start typing quicker, ghostofcain beat me to it.
I tried Gingerbreak at first. it worked. but with a reboot all of changes vanished!
is there any way to first S-Off the phone and then use the Gingerbreak without the Downgrading... Downgrading is truely a pain in the ass!
If you have lost S-OFF (back to S-ON) then no, you will have to downgrade first.
Not helping much....
No offence but I read these forums all the time and its a bit tiring when someone asks a questions and they only get half an answer and not a very helpful one at that.
Ok so you can't root the DHD running stock 2.3.3 without downgrading first.
So how about pointing the people in need of help in the right direction then?!
How do you downgrade? Is it possible?
Moadeeb77 said:
How do you downgrade?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Moadeeb77 said:
Is it possible?
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Yes - See above.
Moadeeb77 said:
So how about pointing the people in need of help in the right direction then?!
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Ok, May I direct your attention to the development forum (use the links top left) and the forum rules - Rule 1 = Search before posting.
Moadeeb77 said:
No offence but I read these forums all the time and its a bit tiring when someone asks a questions and they only get half an answer and not a very helpful one at that.
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Offence taken. A question was asked and answered.
I had to search the forum to get you that link. You could have done that too. See Forum Rule #1.
pymebrahimi said:
I tried Gingerbreak at first. it worked. but with a reboot all of changes vanished!
is there any way to first S-Off the phone and then use the Gingerbreak without the Downgrading... Downgrading is truely a pain in the ass!
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Its worth the pain mate;-)
I do downgrading , and everything else. But now when i start system update , I don't have 2.3.3 , i can only upgrade to 2.2.1 . What to do ?
I just got a Desire HD and upgraded from 2.1 to 2.3.3 with build number 2.36.408.8
silly question (even know i know the answer)
Do i have to downgrade to root my desire hd???
delevic said:
I do downgrading , and everything else. But now when i start system update , I don't have 2.3.3 , i can only upgrade to 2.2.1 . What to do ?
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better use custom rom from Development thread, far better than stock 2.3.3
pahildo said:
I just got a Desire HD and upgraded from 2.1 to 2.3.3 with build number 2.36.408.8
silly question (even know i know the answer)
Do i have to downgrade to root my desire hd???
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Yes
Mr_JMM said:
Doesn't GingerBreak allow rooting without a downgrade?
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GingerBreak ????? what's that? a sequel to Prison Break?????
metallics said:
GingerBreak ????? what's that? a sequel to Prison Break?????
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This is it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
what's the reason you don't want to downgrade?
Not sure if this has been said or not but:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/
It's as easy as "download, run" and it works brilliantly!
I suggest you just boot a Ubuntu Live CD (it's not as bad as it sounds, I actually liked it the first time I tried it and now I have it installed by my Windows) and just run the command:
wget http://droid.neolobster.com/roms/aahk-25102011.zip && unzip aahk-25102011.zip && sudo ./hack-ace.sh
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in terminal, press "1" and be afk for 5 mins.
Doesn't erase your data, doesn't format your phone, doesn't downgrade your Android OS. It...it just works!
Good luck with it
Advanced Ace Hack Kit worked great for me on my inspire 4g!
joemanbui said:
Advanced Ace Hack Kit worked great for me on my inspire 4g!
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This worked great for me as well, took about 5 minutes.
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friend need help i installed HTC Gingerbread which the up on developer website on 1st of aug. now i want to downgrade it to stock froyo.
how to do?
help
Oh i dunno maybe if you put this question in the right place then yes it would be answers for you..
There is a Q&A section for you to put this question in don't waste developers time and mods time by putting your question here. you will get flamed just a fair warning I'm not mad just saying...
Dont think its possible Teppic74's downgrader wouldn't work on the ARA build, so doubt it will work like this.
lovalim said:
friend need help i installed HTC Gingerbread which the up on developer website on 1st of aug. now i want to downgrade it to stock froyo.
how to do?
help
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You should had to ask this in your mind before flashing an RUU that contain an hboot update!
Go to www.shipped-roms.com and find the froyo RUU and flash it, it should downgrade your hboot and you should be able to root again. If you have a branded desire you’re going to need goldcard.
I you dont know how to Flash a RUU use the search function
3f1f37 said:
Go to www.shipped-roms.com and find the froyo RUU and flash it, it should downgrade your hboot and you should be able to root again. If you have a branded desire you’re going to need goldcard.
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It's reported to not work! The new hboot does not allow to flash an older hboot.
An S-off could have protected him. Have you tried the new AlpharevX to try and S-Off ur device? If it works, you can reverse the process later.
droidzone said:
An S-off could have protected him. Have you tried the new AlpharevX to try and S-Off ur device? If it works, you can reverse the process later.
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The new s-off tool wont work, it says that your device is currently unsupported.
nickislauw said:
The new s-off tool wont work, it says that your device is currently unsupported.
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Try their irc channel as well. It could be a 'soft' incompatibility, wherein they've disabled it because they havent yet tested it.
Is there no other rootable rom of the same hboot?
1. wrong section
2. every time the same, people will first flash and ask questions later
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1. wrong section
2. every time the same, people will first flash and ask questions later
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1. Agreed
2. Agreed.
Sent from my CM7.1 Desire using XDA Premium App
My downgrade tool almost certainly won't work on this. However, if someone manages to root this version, there's a good chance it will.
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My downgrade tool almost certainly won't work on this. However, if someone manages to root this version, there's a good chance it will.
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Paul Obrien did. Someone might ask him how to
he also flashed the hboot that came with the update.
Flashmaniac said:
Paul Obrien did. Someone might ask him how to
he also flashed the hboot that came with the update.
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If I not wrong, was a temp root anyway. But if Paul flashed the new hboot, this is a good news for those that flashed it too. He will of course find the way to change rom
timmaaa said:
1. Agreed
2. Agreed.
Sent from my CM7.1 Desire using XDA Premium App
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I agree as well, but in the meantime there possibly are a few thousand Desire users who want this problem solved. Another possibility is that people who waited for the GB-update want to root after this disappointing update. They also might be potential donators (including me), so please get root for the official GB-update up and running!
Thanks in advance!
Hello mates, i'm having the same issue, just want to downgrade back to froyo and i can't do it because of the hboot . i've tried with unrewoked, went to shipped roms but nothing succeded.. can you please, tell me if someone managed to fix it ? thanks.
I know its frustrating but you will probably have to wait, keep an eye on the Desire Android Development section, I'm sure when theres a fix the devs will post it up there for you
Sent from my CM7.1 Desire using XDA Premium App
Just read on a dutch forum that the unrevoked / alpharev guys will release a new version of their root/s-off tool, probably next week, with support for the desire new hboot! http://revolutionary.io/
The dutch forum post: http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_message/36540480#36540480
lovalim said:
Just read on a dutch forum that the unrevoked / alpharev guys will release a new version of their root/s-off tool, probably next week, with support for the desire new hboot! http://revolutionary.io/
The dutch forum post: http://gathering.tweakers.net/forum/list_message/36540480#36540480
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I wouldn't read too much into that necessarily. A post on this forum thought I was working on rooting desire 2.3
Unfortunately your link is in dutch, so I cannot see any "official Sources" in it.
Well I stand corrected.
http://revolutionary.io/
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I want to root my DHD. I had downloaded AAHK (zip file) few days back when the link was working and AAHK was not retired. Would I not be able to root and S-OFF my phone using AAHK now?
thevhunk said:
I want to root my DHD. I had downloaded AAHK (zip file) few days back when the link was working and AAHK was not retired. Would I not be able to root and S-OFF my phone using AAHK now?
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You can still S-OFF your phone.
After a while, the script might (if needed) try to download a PD98IMG file. When it gives an error simply google for the filename (might be PD98IMG-GB2 for example) and place it in the PD98IMG directory AAHK created. Everything should go well. I S-OFF'd my Desire yesterday.
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You can still S-OFF your phone.
After a while, the script might (if needed) try to download a PD98IMG file. When it gives an error simply google for the filename (might be PD98IMG-GB2 for example) and place it in the PD98IMG directory AAHK created. Everything should go well. I S-OFF'd my Desire yesterday.
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Sorry KirovAir, but if the people you are advising to use the Hack Kit get stuck due to not following instructions or some other issue, will you support that? Because let me remember you that the Hack Kit is no longer supported nor here or in the IRC channel. Don't you think that what you are advising is dangerous and might leave quite a few fellas with their phones in a blank screen?
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Sorry KirovAir, but if the people you are advising to use the Hack Kit get stuck due to not following instructions or some other issue, will you support that? Because let me remember you that the Hack Kit is no longer supported nor here or in the IRC channel. Don't you think that what you are advising is dangerous and might leave quite a few fellas with their phones in a blank screen?
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Sorry! I forgot to mention that using the Hack Kit is completely on your own risk and unsupported here! (and probably anywhere else..)
KirovAir said:
Sorry! I forgot to mention that using the Hack Kit is completely on your own risk and unsupported here! (and probably anywhere else..)
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Cool. Just make sure that you mention that before..:good:
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Cool. Just make sure that you mention that before..:good:
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Thanks for the information!
I had also read about 'Easy Ace Root Tool' in dev forum. But I have a question regarding that.
- It says that only Custom ROMs can be installed, not Ported ROMs. What is meant by 'ported ROMs'? Will I not be able to install, say Sabsa prime or Venom's ROM(which are ported from One S and Desire X), if I unlock bootloader using Easy Ace root tool?
Also, does it support flashing 4ext recovery?
could you please tell me at least which version of aahk you used? already found in the web PD98IMG-GB2 and i am willing to do the proccess... already red many forums about rooting my desire hd. but since you did that proccess already i think you can give some reliable tips even if this topic is unsupported here. i know that discussing about aahk is unwelcome in the xda forum and i am sorry for this but i think you would agree that its the way with the most chances of success. or anyway could you suggest me any another way to follow?
thank you for yoour time
mike
thevhunk said:
Thanks for the information!
I had also read about 'Easy Ace Root Tool' in dev forum. But I have a question regarding that.
- It says that only Custom ROMs can be installed, not Ported ROMs. What is meant by 'ported ROMs'? Will I not be able to install, say Sabsa prime or Venom's ROM(which are ported from One S and Desire X), if I unlock bootloader using Easy Ace root tool?
Also, does it support flashing 4ext recovery?
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Unlocking the bootloader will allow you to flash any recovery that is for the device (DHD / Inspire 4G), Custom roms built from source (CM) and modified sense roms work great. Ported roms I am not sure, but you can try it out. In the worst case scenario, you might get stuck in the splash screen and you will have to flash a different one.
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mikexam said:
could you please tell me at least which version of aahk you used? already found in the web PD98IMG-GB2 and i am willing to do the proccess... already red many forums about rooting my desire hd. but since you did that proccess already i think you can give some reliable tips even if this topic is unsupported here. i know that discussing about aahk is unwelcome in the xda forum and i am sorry for this but i think you would agree that its the way with the most chances of success. or anyway could you suggest me any another way to follow?
thank you for yoour time
mike
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No, Hack Kit is no longer supported anywhere. If you are willing to do it, you are on your own and will have to find information about it somehwere else. There are other ways to root or S-OFF the device that are supported here. So, please let the Hack Kit rest in peace.
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No, Hack Kit is no longer supported anywhere. If you are willing to do it, you are on your own and will have to find information about it somehwere else. There are other ways to root or S-OFF the device that are supported here. So, please let the Hack Kit rest in peace.
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definitely i would prefer a way through xda furums since its the most trustful, helpful and updated site!!!! but pls... there are more that 5 suggested ways in the forum from 2010 till 2011 or early 2012 and some files needed to be downloaded no longer exist. moreover, above the topics many people explain that had problems during rooting and s-off proccess..could you suggest me one of these as most efficient... its not that i cant do it but i need a guide by following exact steps since i am not a programmer of android. sorry if i am asking so much but im reading for more that a week forums about rooting and s-off dhd and i am really confused with the difficulties this phones has. (i have 3.0sence with 2.3.5 gb, but i bought it on froyo version if this could help)
thanks again for your time,
looking forward for your answer
mikexam said:
definitely i would prefer a way through xda furums since its the most trustful, helpful and updated site!!!! but pls... there are more that 5 suggested ways in the forum from 2010 till 2011 or early 2012 and some files needed to be downloaded no longer exist. moreover, above the topics many people explain that had problems during rooting and s-off proccess..could you suggest me one of these as most efficient... its not that i cant do it but i need a guide by following exact steps since i am not a programmer of android. sorry if i am asking so much but im reading for more that a week forums about rooting and s-off dhd and i am really confused with the difficulties this phones has. (i have 3.0sence with 2.3.5 gb, but i bought it on froyo version if this could help)
thanks again for your time,
looking forward for your answer
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You don't need S-OFF to root. You can just run this and you will be just fine. You don't have to be a programmer to root your phone, just do a little reading and searching will suffice.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515