I've searched and I've not been able to find an answer to this question. How exactly does a gold card work?
I know that it does, and I know how to create them but Im wondering how they allow you to flash ROMs with a different CID?!
I would really like an answer to this too. Its been confusing me for a while.
The bootloader just ignores the CID check if a goldcard is inserted.
So the bootloader ignores the CID check thus you can flash any image with a different CID.
But how does this work? Is this something that Google built into the android trunk or is it am exploit of some sort?
Cheers
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
It's not an exploit, or it would have been fixed by now (it's been possible since the first Android phone).
... Cheers for that, it sounds like the goldcard exists on purpose then, as by design....
I dont have goldcard but im able to flash any ROM and any radio on my Telus/unlocked Desire. Personally, I don't see the use of a goldcard. Am I missing anything?
daraj said:
I dont have goldcard but im able to flash any ROM and any radio on my Telus/unlocked Desire. Personally, I don't see the use of a goldcard. Am I missing anything?
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You need a goldcard to install an official ROM, not a custom ROM.
teppic74 said:
You need a goldcard to install an official ROM, not a custom ROM.
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Gotcha.... Can I do a goldcard at this point since im on a custom ROM? or Do I have to revert back to stock then do a goldcard?
More about CID and goldcard
daraj said:
Gotcha.... Can I do a goldcard at this point since im on a custom ROM? or Do I have to revert back to stock then do a goldcard?
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Does anyone know more technical details about this? Like what steps the RUU does through while executing (I know the major titles it displays) like what it actually checks on the phone and sd, and why when it encounters a goldcard, it ignores the CID check. For that matter, does it also abort the HBoot version check?
And can someone authoritatively tell me whether a CID is only unique for the sdcard and not for the device? If I make a goldcard on a Wildfire and a Desire are they the same? And extending the eg., is the CID of the card the same if I check it on a WM device?
Does a CID differ if made on phones of different regions? B/w Asia and Europe?
Bump? Just curious..
Me too! No definative answer.
Droidzone said:
Does anyone know more technical details about this? Like what steps the RUU does through while executing (I know the major titles it displays) like what it actually checks on the phone and sd, and why when it encounters a goldcard, it ignores the CID check. For that matter, does it also abort the HBoot version check?
And can someone authoritatively tell me whether a CID is only unique for the sdcard and not for the device? If I make a goldcard on a Wildfire and a Desire are they the same? And extending the eg., is the CID of the card the same if I check it on a WM device?
Does a CID differ if made on phones of different regions? B/w Asia and Europe?
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One of the ruu processes is the Cid check. It simply checks your device to see for what region it's supposed to be. That means that a Europe Cid phone can't be flashed with an Asia ruu. It has nothing to do with the sim( as far as i know), it's something into the phone.
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That doesn't explain the ins and outs of how out works though. Just what it's for.
Personally I think the GoldCard is something like a "debug key", so the devs just used them to test all the ROMs on a single device.
Evenguard that sound's like a reasonable guess!
Related
Just wondered something. I have created a goldcard and flashed a new ROM successfully. I was looking at using A2SD but obviously I need to format my SD card. If I do this, will I lose the ability to flash a different ROM? Would I need to do the goldcard thing all over again?
Thanks
Liam
Hi,
I use a different SD card in my phone to the one i made as a goldcard, and can still flash any custom rom so you should be fine.
Shweet. Thanks dude!!
Goldcard is used to allow the user to flash mis-matched CID images. For example flash an Orange UK ROM to T-Mobile G2 (My understanding).
A goldcard is used to bypass the CID check so you can flash an "unlocked" bootloader which allows u to flash unsigned/mis-matching CID ROMS
If I'm wrong, please could someone correct me.
I used a goldcard so i could downgrade to root my phone. It the most recent roms from htc they patched the exploit which flashrec uses to root your phone to install custom roms.
Unfortunate
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.
you only need 1 card!! when u format th goldcard it becomes an SD card once again,no need to have 2 diff cards
abalint21 said:
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.
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try using another card. it took seven cards to get mine working. i used a nokia 5800 8gb stock card.
be sure you are following the instructions correctly.
I successfully made a goldcard which I used on both my Hero (TMob) and another Hero (H3G) and flashed generic ROM's to them.
I've subsequently put the latest ROM's from the HTC website (for respective models) on them but can no longer use the Goldcard method! I tried using the card again, re-made it, tried 2 more cards with the same result..
Thought it may be of some interest
i performed an OTA (Froyo) update on my phone and now i'm unable to root or downgrade so i can root.
i tried the downgrading method from here and i get an "incorrect cid" error
using unrevoked3 doesn't work, the process takes a long time and the phone just boots normally and it says "root failed"
i tried using a RUU and eventually ended up with an "wrong or incorrect cid" error too
so i'm guessing it's some error with the CID or something else i'm missing. how do i determine which is the suitable RUU for my CID? and how can i determine if my phone is CDMA or SLCD?
i'm not sure what to do now. i can post my phone info if needed.
What ROM version are you using at the mo?
stock HTC desire ROM
Baseband version 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
Software number 2.32.415.3
Not seen an RUU with that version so you'd have to debrand (using a gold card) and then root that instead...the CID error is because you're not using a gold card
As for other questions:
- You're GSM, not CDMA, as you use a SIM card in your Desire
- Screen types are SLCD or AMOLED. New Desires (built August onwards) tend to be SLCD so you can only use RUUs with versions 2.x.xxx.x onwards (unless otherwise stated)
i still have to use a gold card even though the phone is unbranded? i'll give it a try i guess. i wanted to avoid making a goldcard but i guess i'm running out of options.
ByteFalcon said:
i still have to use a gold card even though the phone is unbranded? i'll give it a try i guess. i wanted to avoid making a goldcard but i guess i'm running out of options.
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If you get incorrect CID that means that your phone is branded, hence the goldcard
If you're phone was unbranded you'd be on version x.xx.405.x - anything is either a region variant or branded. Most debranding guides use the WWE ROM (x.xx.405.x)
yeah it could be a region specific phone, that would explain the ROM version and the CID errors. but its definetely not branded, no extra software on it and its works with any network. does that mean i have to debrand, downgrade and then root?
Just have to debrand, use 2.10.405.2 and flash it with a gold card and then root - no downgrade required
- Insert a Goldcard
- Flash this using this RUU:RUU_Bravo_Froyo_Vodafone_UK_2.33.161.2_Radio_32.49 .00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157522_signed.exe
see this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...=853178&page=3
then u can root it using unrevoked if u dont have goldcard dowload this file http://www.mediafire.com/?pby74hjgv9t9tmu put it on the sd card turn the mobile off then press volume up while keeping it pressed press the power button then it will go HBOOT then PB99IMG.zip will flash ur desire u can root it again using unrevoked.
Why would they want to flash a Vodafone UK ROM onto their phone?? Bad advice, there...
Get the one from my signature of you still want to be unbranded
This one 2.29.405.2 WWE will not work on desire with RUU ARA_2.32.415.3 this the only way to root the device again pls see this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=853178&page=3
So why did you post the Vodafone UK one before? And how do you now the EU is on that ROM?? It doesn't matter which you use so long as you have a gold card
EddyOS said:
So why did you post the Vodafone UK one before? And how do you now the EU is on that ROM?? It doesn't matter which you use so long as you have a gold card
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Yea..
I think his best bet is to downgrade using Teppic's utility to the WWE 1.720 and then upgrade to whatever version of his ROM is avilable on Shipped roms. And root. And..I have yet to see Unrvoked failing on any software version.
Use a goldcard while using Teppic's utility too. That will bypass the CID check
Why downgrade at all? So long as you're on ANY stock ROM you can root it. Downgrading is completely unneccessary
believe me I got this RUU ARA_2.32 I ve tried all the methods u mentioned here only the vodadafone RUU could resolve this problem all other methods gave different kind of errors without any success.
Of course it'll work, if not THEN use Teppic's downgrade tool and flash whatever ROM you want
EddyOS said:
Why downgrade at all? So long as you're on ANY stock ROM you can root it. Downgrading is completely unneccessary
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I suggested that only b/c he said he tried unrevoked and it failed..Of course unrevoked is supposed to work on every software..That said, I havent seen 2.32.415.3 before and thought maybe it has patched the Unrevoked vulnerability..
alsir said:
believe me I got this RUU ARA_2.32 I ve tried all the methods u mentioned here only the vodadafone RUU could resolve this problem all other methods gave different kind of errors without any success.
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Would help if you could describe the "different errors"..
The solution could have been anything starting from incorrect drivers..
I think I know what he's trying to say, he wants me to use the vodaphone one as a stepping stone before moving on to an unbranded ROM and rooting. But won't that still require a gold card anyway since its not the same version ROM?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
can somebody tell me or show me where the official RUU for the HTC Desire HD is? the UK version
MishXT said:
can somebody tell me or show me where the official RUU for the HTC Desire HD is? the UK version
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Here
Or you can look in the Developement Section. There is a sticky Roll-up thread and there is a link to the DHD files.
thanks for that
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /DesireHD/RUU/RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.72.405.3_R_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17_M2_release_161342_signed.zip on this server.
I think this is the right one.
AnalogX said:
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /DesireHD/RUU/RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.72.405.3_R_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17_M2_release_161342_signed.zip on this server.
I think this is the right one.
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I would go for the 1.32 version because of the root restriction the 1.72 has
Quick question: How can I know what RUU was on my phone? I know what CID my phone had before I did S-OFF (it was HTC__032) and I know it wasn't branded. Also I know it was 1.32 version, but I don't remember radio version.
I narrowed it down to these two:
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.3_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.15_M3_release_155032_signed
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed
but how can I be sure?
I don't need it now, but I want to download it just in case I need it for warranty.
Thanks.
delicb said:
Quick question: How can I know what RUU was on my phone? I know what CID my phone had before I did S-OFF (it was HTC__032) and I know it wasn't branded. Also I know it was 1.32 version, but I don't remember radio version.
I narrowed it down to these two:
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.3_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.15_M3_release_155032_signed
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed
but how can I be sure?
I don't need it now, but I want to download it just in case I need it for warranty.
Thanks.
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I think there is no difference from warranty point of view. You could have updated your phone with the official HTC software and this shouldn't void the warranty.
One more thing though - I saw there are .405. ROMs which are branded. I think those are carrier unlocked ROMs but with the operators bloatware on them. So if you had one of these you should probably flash them if you need warranty services.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Thank you, you are right about update. Following that logic I could flash any ROM newer then this.
My device was partially branded. It had official carrier ringtone on SD card and bookmark shortcut to there website on desktop. Both of those things I deleted before I root-ed without any trouble so I believe that it won't be a problem to flash stock RUU if needed.
Hi.
My Device:
HTC Desire PVT4 SLCD rooted, s-off
since my homebutton doesnt work anymore i wanted to make use of my warranty and send in the device. Problem is: it was t-mobile branded, so i had to s-off the device and use those custom installations (with the slcd installer and the OTA update i had to rename to update.zip. got the tutorial from a german site whose admin is known for helping with desire problems and stuff)
i follwed the instructions 1:1 but it somehow didnt work properly
Problem: My device is stuck on a certain screen and wont boot anything anymore.
The screen: HTC logo in the middle, triangles with ! in every corner
absolutely no reaction to any keypresses, the only thing that produces some kind of reaction is plugging and unplugging the usb cable, which gives me a screen similar to the bootloader screen that says:
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
RUU (the only "usable" option, though i cant use it. its in orange)
What do i do now?
My device is, as stated above a german t-mobile device.
ive googled for hours now but dont find anything particular (especially since there are so many different desires out there today and t-mobile doesnt seem to like people to get a hand on their newe RUUs, or do they?)
i found the austrian RUU on t-mobile.at though i read on some german sites that this wont work on my device (maybe brick it even more?)
on shipped-roms.com there is a UK t-mob RUU, though i dont know whether this is 2.2 (since 2.1 doesnt have SLCD drivers) so im not sure whether to flash this one either
Can i even use a RUU at this point?
if you need any information i maybe forgot, tell me and ill try to find out
thanks in advance
(cant provide links since i am a first time poster)
DasGensu said:
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Problem: My device is stuck on a certain screen and wont boot anything anymore.
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What do i do now?
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Can i even use a RUU at this point?
if you need any information i maybe forgot, tell me and ill try to find out
thanks in advance
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I found a possible solution in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145593
Post #6:
paul.c said:
Install HTC Sync, download the RUU which most resembles your original RUU from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667.
Connect your phone via USB in fastboot, and run the RUU.exe you've downloaded. You should be fine.
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dzumagos said:
yes it helps you
you can run a RUU now
just plug phone with usb cable to PC, boot into fastboot mode and execute the RUU.exe
it will go back to stock, you will lose root and custom recovery but at least it will boot up, so you can root again etc.
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Hope this helps you as well
kinda, yeah thx, but can i, for example, use this ruu:
h**p://shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Bravo&file=RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560_signed.zip
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kinda, yeah thx, but can i, for example, use this ruu:
h**p://shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Bravo&file=RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560_signed.zip
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I think it is an UK ROM, so no German/Austrian one.
I found an thread in a German forum and they have linked an Austrian t-mobile RUU for Desire SLCD: http://www.t-mobile.at/servicedownloads4you/webnwalkmanager/HTC_Desire_Froyo_Update_RUU.zip
You need to unzip the file, don't flash the ZIP on your Desire!
Forum: http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/406651/RUU-Stock-ROM-fuer-SLCD-Desire-von-T-Mobile
See you
thx a lot, someone on the german forums wrote something about the austrian rom not being compatible with german desires, so i flashed aforementioned UK RUU and it worked
Thx all, problem solved
DasGensu said:
thx a lot, someone on the german forums wrote something about the austrian rom not being compatible with german desires, so i flashed aforementioned UK RUU and it worked
Thx all, problem solved
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Great that your Desire is back to live!
hey guys, i'm currently running a Desire T-Mobile branded SLCD rooted and need to send it back to get repaired, i want to unroot, would i be able to just run this RUU
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.zip
without downgrading my HBoot?
thanks in advance.
jerrol said:
hey guys, i'm currently running a Desire T-Mobile branded SLCD rooted and need to send it back to get repaired, i want to unroot, would i be able to just run this RUU
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.zip
without downgrading my HBoot?
thanks in advance.
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You MUST flash (downgrade to) Desire stock hboot before running RUU, otherwise the phone will not boot.
MonacoHias said:
You MUST flash (downgrade to) Desire stock hboot before running RUU, otherwise the phone will not boot.
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once i (figure how to) downgrade my hboot, should i run this RUU? i'm confused and just need to unroot so i can send it off. any help would be great
jerrol said:
once i (figure how to) downgrade my hboot, should i run this RUU? i'm confused and just need to unroot so i can send it off. any help would be great
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Jerrol, here is a complete guide how to unroot the Desire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268
It's easier than it seems ...
Short: After you flashed the stock Desire hboot (see here: http://alpharev.nl/) you can run the RUU via PC.
But don't try to install the RUU.zip via recovery. Just unzip it an run the .exe.
Cheers
MonacoHias said:
Jerrol, here is a complete guide how to unroot the Desire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268
It's easier than it seems ...
Short: After you flashed the stock Desire hboot (see here: http://alpharev.nl/) you can run the RUU via PC.
But don't try to install the RUU.zip via recovery. Just unzip it an run the .exe.
Cheers
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thank you for the help, is that RUU (RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe) the correct one to flash once i've flash the stock hboot?
jerrol said:
thank you for the help, is that RUU (RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe) the correct one to flash once i've flash the stock hboot?
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It is a tmobile UK one, so it should be ok. I'm from Germany so I don't know the UK/GB versions.
Sent from my OXYGEN powered Desire
MonacoHias said:
It is a tmobile UK one, so it should be ok. I'm from Germany so I don't know the UK/GB versions.
Sent from my OXYGEN powered Desire
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Ahh, thank you for your help anyway, just got to figure out how to downgrade my hboot from 0.93 now
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
jerrol said:
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
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Are you on the Bravo Stock Hboot already? If not, I suggest to flash Bravo Stock Hboot via fastbot not via PB99IMG - it is just saver.
Anyway, following the guide to unroot your Desire should be the best way to succeed
EDIT: If you have any questions regarding the unroot guide, feel free to post your specific question(s) here. I look in this thread from time to time so I will assist you as far as I can.
MonacoHias said:
Are you on the Bravo Stock Hboot already? If not, I suggest to flash Bravo Stock Hboot via fastbot not via PB99IMG - it is just saver.
Anyway, following the guide to unroot your Desire should be the best way to succeed
EDIT: If you have any questions regarding the unroot guide, feel free to post your specific question(s) here. I look in this thread from time to time so I will assist you as far as I can.
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I'm on 0.93, I've never changed it, just had the Froyo update, then rooted via Unrevoked and flashed LeeDrOiD roms, cheers for all your help, I just need a little help.
What would be the next best step?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
jerrol said:
I'm on 0.93, I've never changed it, just had the Froyo update, then rooted via Unrevoked and flashed LeeDrOiD roms, cheers for all your help, I just need a little help.
What would be the next best step?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Hi.
You don't need to flash any HBOOTS or HBOOT donwngrader. Since you are S-ON you can't even do this, so exclude it from your steps and continue.
It can be a conflict with your HBOOT version if the RUU you are trying to run is too old and has a smaller HBOOT version (e.g. 0.80), and it won't install properly.
I always recommend to use the latest RUU available WWE 2.29.405.5, but this is at your discretion to choose. Also make sure your phone wasn't branded, or you'll going to need a Gold Card to install the RUU.
L.E.:
jerrol said:
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
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Yep, best guide to use to return to stock.
UsManyDead said:
Hi.
You don't need to flash any HBOOTS or HBOOT donwngrader. Since you are S-ON you can't even do this, so exclude it from your steps and continue.
It can be a conflict with your HBOOT version if the RUU you are trying to run is too old and has a smaller HBOOT version (e.g. 0.80), and it won't install properly.
I always recommend to use the latest RUU available WWE 2.29.405.5, but this is at your discretion to choose. Also make sure your phone wasn't branded, or you'll going to need a Gold Card to install the RUU.
L.E.:
Yep, best guide to use to return to stock.
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Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
jerrol said:
Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
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You need a Goldcard, yes. You have a branded phone. Only unbranded don't need it.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 Post 2 point 4 ff.:
4. Do I need a Goldcard?
If you have a recent version of the RUU for your Device, available on Shipped Roms, you dont need a goldcard. This is the usual scenario for people who purchased their Desire in Europe, and so have an unbranded Desire. All Branded Desires need a correct branded version of the RUU, and any other RUU including WWE (Worldwide English, or European) RUU will not work for them. Also if an unbranded Desire user wishes to change RUU to a branded version, he will need a Goldcard. This is because all Desires have a particular software tag in the Rom, called the InfoCID. This dictates the Region code. For Eg. An Indian Desire is branded and has InfoCID of HTC__038. When you change a RUU to different region, what you actually do is reset the InfoCID setting. Changing the InfoCID setting requires a Goldcard.
5. What is a Goldcard?
It is a normal MicroUSB card specially prepared in such a way that its Sector 0 (which normally doesnt hold anything useful) is modified, so that it signals to the HTC RUU that the InfoCID may be changed.
6. How do I create a Goldcard?
Just download this tool (Credits and All Rights by [email protected]), and run it.
7. Can you tell me more about Goldcards?
Sure. I've already posted it for you. Read the FAQs in this thread.
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jerrol said:
Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
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Hi you should make sure that the version ain't lower than what you have on your phone ( the version is 2.12.110.4 ), or, as I said, there will be a HBOOT conflict (if the HBOOT is lower).
Anyway I think you can give it a try without the Gold Card, since this is T-Mobile RUU, it should work, although it is recommended you make a gold card. There are lot's of threads on how to do this even without the phone.
Nothing bad will happen, besides the fact that it won't work and give you an error.
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+1. I totally agree!
So, I'm running Android Revolution HD 6.0 and I want to get back to stock...
My phone came with an Asian Rom of some sort and I have a Nandroid Backup.
I've tried to simply flash a Ruu "Europe_1.29.401.11" but it force close before any process start.
Do I have to get back to that stock, then relock the bootloader to do so???
Can I re-Unlock the bootloader if I need sometime??
It's my first HTC, I'm ok about using odin and rsd lite but never flashed any Ruu, so in HTC matters I'm pretty noob.
Thanks.
lucasmine said:
So, I'm running Android Revolution HD 6.0 and I want to get back to stock...
My phone came with an Asian Rom of some sort and I have a Nandroid Backup.
I've tried to simply flash a Ruu "Europe_1.29.401.11" but it force close before any process start.
Do I have to get back to that stock, then relock the bootloader to do so???
Can I re-Unlock the bootloader if I need sometime??
It's my first HTC, I'm ok about using odin and rsd lite but never flashed any Ruu, so in HTC matters I'm pretty noob.
Thanks.
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You have to re-lock bootloader to flash official RUUs, and you can unlock it everytime you want using the unlock.bin you get from HTCdev (on your mail).
But you have to be sure you are using the right RUU
Read the threads relating to ruu carefully. Pretty important.
One thing. You can't use any ruu. Your phone did have a Asian rom initially and so you need the ruu corresponding to that area. And if phone was branded, you need the ruu specific to that brand.
So like if you your phone was from Hong Kong region, you need Hong Kong specific and carrier specifi(if your hox was branded ) ruu.
One more thing, u can only use the ruu of your current os version.
So if you're on 1.29.11, you can't use ruu for 1.29.7
See stickies for in android development section for ruu.
Although I think re locking bootloader should be enough and you should be good to use ruu, do check it.
Not sure if it would require flashing stock rom or stock recovery.
Last thing... Why use ruu? It's probably the last thing you should do unless it's a try to reclaim warranty.
I just want to get my phone to a stock rom, that was why...
but I guess I'll just stick to custom roms, since the Ruu stuf is actually pretty scarring... I tought it was simple to do, since fhasing via odin was always fast and safe...
But that's ok!
Thanks!!!
So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204
lucasmine said:
I just want to get my phone to a stock rom, that was why...
but I guess I'll just stick to custom roms, since the Ruu stuf is actually pretty scarring... I tought it was simple to do, since fhasing via odin was always fast and safe...
But that's ok!
Thanks!!!
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It's very simple really.
1. Find the correct RUU
2. Flash stock recovery(not 100% sure if needed, I did it though)
3. Relock bootloader
4. Run RUU while still in fastboot.
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lucasmine said:
So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204
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No. You've already had it explains to you once lol. Ruu must match hardware. Read the threads
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lucasmine said:
So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204
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You can only flash the one that matches your region ... to find that out, you first have to find out your CID (something like HTC_001 or O2_002) out with THIS tool from the play store...and in the bootloader you will find the HBOOT version (0.94, 0.96 ...) ... post both here and ill let you know which RUU you need
lucasmine said:
So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204
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You're likely going to need RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.28.707.10_Radio_1.1204.103.14_release_257076_signed which supports CID HTC__044.
afaik there is no 1.29 RUU for that region yet
OK!
Thanks..
as I said in the first post, I'm pretty noob in HTC...
just another question, can someone clarify what the numbers in the name of the RUU files means?
lucasmine said:
OK!
Thanks..
as I said in the first post, I'm pretty noob in HTC...
just another question, can someone clarify what the numbers in the name of the RUU files means?
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RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_........................_X.XX.707.XX_Rad io_B.BBBB.BBB.BB_release_...........
X= software version
Y= region and/or branding
B= radio version
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RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_........................_X.XX.707.XX_Rad io_B.BBBB.BBB.BB_release_...........
X= software version
Y= region and/or branding
B= radio version
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Hmm... Mate all I see is Ys. I can't see any Xs or Bs.
Care to correct?
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Hmm... Mate all I see is Ys. I can't see any Xs or Bs.
Care to correct?
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Hahaha sorry, it was late The 777 above is the region and/or branding, here again the right way:
RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_........................_X.XX.YYY.XX_Rad io_B.BBBB.BBB.BB_release_...........
X= software version
Y= region and/or branding
B= radio version
edit ... If you still dont see, here:
The first 8 numbers are for software version and region/branding (region and branding are the numbers between the 2nd and 3rd dot, the other numbers are the software version) and the 2nd 10 numbers are the radio version
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You can only flash the one that matches your region ... to find that out, you first have to find out your CID (something like HTC_001 or O2_002) out with THIS tool from the play store...and in the bootloader you will find the HBOOT version (0.94, 0.96 ...) ... post both here and ill let you know which RUU you need
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How do I find the CID? I have rooted my phone by htcdev and I have not experienced the basic way to find the CID of my phone.
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How do I find the CID? I have rooted my phone by htcdev and I have not experienced the basic way to find the CID of my phone.
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Sorry I misread your post with a link in it:thumbup:
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I have software number 1.29.401.11, and hboot 1.12.0000
Please help me. What ruu i must to use.
Georgegalanos said:
I have software number 1.29.401.11, and hboot 1.12.0000
Please help me. What ruu i must to use.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30222514&postcount=1677