Just wondering if it is necessary for any roms to have hboot .92 or if it mattered at all? and if so, how do I upgrade? Cause I can't seem to figure it out. THANKS!
Btw DInc, 2.15 radio, s-off, .79 hboot.
1. Make sure that your SD card is formatted as FAT32. Download the radio to the root of your SD card. Leave the file named as PB31IMG.zip.
2. Boot into HBOOT, by powering the phone down, then booting back up holding the Volume Down + Power buttons.
3. Once it boots into HBOOT, if you did not rename the file to something other than PB31IMG.zip, it will automatically scan it and ask you if you want to apply the update. Hit yes.
4. When prompted, say yes to reboot.
5. Once booted into the OS, go to Settings->About Phone->Software->Software Information, and verify that your Baseband Version matches the Radio you just installed. You should remove PB31IMG.zip from your SD card now.
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I have hboot 0.79 and have been running Virtuous ROM 3.1 for some time. I am trying to get the latest Virtuous ROM (3.2) installed, but it requires hboot 0.92. I followed the instructions and downloaded the hboot (both the 5mb+ file and 3mb file) and placed it in the root of the sdcard. It sees it, but then won't ask me to flash, it just bypasses it. I tried formatting the sdcard and put just the hboot on there. Same problem. I tried another sdcard and put the hboot on there. Each time I have downloaded it again to make sure the download is not corrupt. Same problem. Just goes to the bootloader, sees the file, I see a loading bar on the top right but no flash confirmation. I even went to clockwork recovery and tried to install the file from there, no such luck.
My questions: What I am doing wrong? How can I get this hboot installed and upgraded to 0.92?
I am also running .79 radio 2.05.00.06.11 and cannot update as well. i Have formated 5 times fat 32 and placed only the PB31IMG.Zip on the card Not in any folders. Please someone help.
Are you guys on Macs? Make sure you turn off the auto-open option in safari. Redownload hboots and do not unzip or open them. Simply rename and push to the root of the sd card. Then go from there.
Not using mac im using win 7 64 bit. I am just copying the downloaded file to the sd card formated in fat32 restarting in bootloader and all it says is checking PB31IMG.Zip then nothing happens. i did notice that its says S-on on the top of the screen in bootloader is this the problem?
proryder2 said:
Not using mac im using win 7 64 bit. I am just copying the downloaded file to the sd card formated in fat32 restarting in bootloader and all it says is checking PB31IMG.Zip then nothing happens. i did notice that its says S-on on the top of the screen in bootloader is this the problem?
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Most certainly is. Need s-off for this.
whats the easyest way to do this?
Thanks for your help
proryder2 said:
Not using mac im using win 7 64 bit. I am just copying the downloaded file to the sd card formated in fat32 restarting in bootloader and all it says is checking PB31IMG.Zip then nothing happens. i did notice that its says S-on on the top of the screen in bootloader is this the problem?
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Yes this is the problem, if you are S-ON this stand for Security-On, and can only flash PB31IMG.zips that have been signed by HTC, such as an RUU. you want to get S-OFF by going to www.unrevoked.com and downloading unrevoked forever. this is attain s-off and then you can flash any PB31IMG.zip, like the one you want.
Great catch on the S-ON vs S-OFF. I will try this and get back to you. I thought I had used unrevoked to upgrade the radio to 2.05.
That worked!
I used unrevoked forever, installed through recovery. Then, on the reboot, the hboot was updated. I was then able to use recovery to upgrade to the newest Virtuous. I'm so happy to finally have a reboot option on the power options.
Thank you all!
i have this same problem i have soff and am still unable to update to 0.92, what can i do?
Didn't update...
But at east it switched my phone from S-on to S-off.
SO that is a plus.
Thank you for that info.
I haven't changed anything in the phone since I bought it last year, I just rooted it and put Leedroid on it shortly after.
At first, the phone used to randomly reboot. This started a couple months ago. But today it turned off during a call and now stays on the white HTC bootup screen.
What could be wrong?
Falsh another rom via recovery
No, not another one. Flash the same one, so LeeDroid. If that doesn't help you can just do a full wipe then flash LeeDroid.
Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated.
However, theres an update. I cleared storage through the bootloader menu and now rather than hanging on the white screen, it goes on further to a black screen with "android" written in silver.
I'll try the Leedroid flash again. Do I do the original Leedroid ROM or can I do an updated version?
Can anyone help me with how to load a new ROM whilst stuck in this situation? I can get into FASTBOOT USB, just need to know how to transfer the ROM onto the phone's storage.
Thanks!
U can't transfer data threw fastboot either use a SD card reader or some one else mobile n transfer data n then reinstall or install a fresh Rom
Device HTC Desire
Rom RcmMixSv08
SD class 4 6.40gb fat32 / 1gb ext3
S OFF
Radio 5.11.05.14
Hboot 0.93.1000
custom hboot Alpharev Cm7
Recovery Alpharev Cmw 2.5.1.8
Fake Flash Cwm 3.0.0.5
I thought that the update.zip option only works from the internal storage, not the external?
download the newest complete rom - not an update.zip
Shiftone said:
download the newest complete rom - not an update.zip
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I'm stuck on the bit after that.
I've downloaded the ROM. I just need to install it in the phone's current state. I would be grateful if someone could tell me how to install the ROM if the phone doesn't boot.
Assuming you have Clockwork Mod installed, this is what you need to do:
1. Somehow get the ROM (*.zip file) on your SD card (through a card reader or someone else's phone or any other mean).
2. Boot your phone into the bootloader (hold volume down when you turn on the device).
3. Click Recovery (wait a few seconds for the SD card to mount, then press volume down to navigate and use the power button for "click").
4. Then click "install zip from sdcard" and navigate to your ROM and install it.
What version of LeeDroid were you using? If it's one of the latest ones then you need to have USB debugging enabled otherwise you could encounter the problem you describe.
I hadn't yet installed the ROM, and the ROM that I was using previously was one of the early 2. versions.
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Assuming you have Clockwork Mod installed, this is what you need to do:
1. Somehow get the ROM (*.zip file) on your SD card (through a card reader or someone else's phone or any other mean).
2. Boot your phone into the bootloader (hold volume down when you turn on the device).
3. Click Recovery (wait a few seconds for the SD card to mount, then press volume down to navigate and use the power button for "click").
4. Then click "install zip from sdcard" and navigate to your ROM and install it.
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I really hope that it's the solution for me too. I have the same problem, my DS is also dead but i don't know what rom i had.. So i guess i'll just try RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe...blah-blah..
I rooted my desire last week using unrevoked and I am currently using oxygen 2.1
What are the advantages of s-offing my phone?
I have a 16gb sd card with a 512mb partition which I did through rom manager.
Please go easy on me as I'm new to all this!
Cheers
I only started rooting and flashing new roms last week and did the s-off yesterday.
From what ive found info wise rooting gives a good amount of system access but there is still a lvl of system data that cant be changed unless u use Android Developer kit and use console commands(things like boot screens and where apps install either onto the phone or as optional apps on sd/or part of a2sd).
S-off releases the last lvl of security and allows you to even access the system files on the fly using apps like root explorer to swap app files etc.
S-off isnt really needed if all u want to do is flash roms etc
As a noob thats my way of seeing s-off hopefully a senior member can clarify or correct some of this.
Also http://alpharev.nl/ explains what s-off is at the top of his website
biggest advantage of S-OFF is ability to flash a custom hboot which changes tour partition layout. in effect you have more space for apps and ROM performs really fast, faster than any A2SD+ or DATA2XXX ROM
ofc the rom has to be designed to work with custom hboot.
i belive oxygen is
If I do the s-off do I need to delete the partition of my sd card or leave as it is?
if you have your SD card partitioned with fat32 and ext(for a2sd) then no u shouldnt need to do anything.
If you havent got a ext partition on your sd card yet id personally recommend making one just for roms that use a2sd.
As part of the s-off process though the sd card doesnt need to be touched
just make sure b4 u do s-off to make a backup using the recovery mode on the phone. Some roms can be corrupted after a s-off procedure(usually not booting properly) but using the recovery u can reapply the backup as the phone was before u did the s-off.
I have now s-offed the the phone, downloaded the PB99IMG file and renamed it PB99IMG.zip
I put the PB99IMG.zip file on my sd card but when I go in to Hboot (volume down + power) the file is not found.
Do I flash it like a rom by going in to recovery and "install zip from sd card"
Thanks in advance
Edit
the phone has now found the zip file file but it fails due to cid error
longster10 said:
I have now s-offed the the phone, downloaded the PB99IMG file and renamed it PB99IMG.zip
I put the PB99IMG.zip file on my sd card but when I go in to Hboot (volume down + power) the file is not found.
Do I flash it like a rom by going in to recovery and "install zip from sd card"
Thanks in advance
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I didnt bother with the optional updated hboots, unless your rom requires it I wouldnt worry about it.
was just looking at oxygen 2.1 thread and i got this
Do i need to be S-OFF or have Oxygen hboot? No, the rom will work S-ON and with any hboot layout. However the recommended set-up is S-OFF and Oxygen hboot (thanks TheGhost1233)
so dont worry about the optional hboot update
But if u want the hboot I found this might help
http://androidforums.com/desire-all-things-root/309298-err-incorrect-cid-s-off-device.html
I have give up on installing the oxygen hboot
When I try to install the zip file from sd card in recovery(holding volume down and power) I get the cid error and the sdk method is just way to complicated for me
Well, you can still use android flasher if the fastboot method is too complicated for you
Search for it in the Developement section.
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Well, you can still use android flasher if the fastboot method is too complicated for you
Search for it in the Developement section.
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I have downloaded the Android flasher but the only instructions I can find are for flashing splash screens.
What mode should my phone be in to flash the oxygen hboot?
Cheers
I would do fastboot method if you are going to change the hboot, there is a very good thread with some extra instructions here:
http://www.oxygenrom.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=241&p=1746
Everything runs from internal memory so you can ditch all the complex partitioning work, and have a faster phone!
I ran the android flasher my hboot is
HBOOT-0.93.0001
does this mean it is done and if so what are the next steps?
Cheers
You can't use the pb99img method unless you're already s off. It is for s off people to switch hboots. For you, just download and burn the alpha rev iso onto a cd, reboot to cd, and follow instructions
Edit: just noticed that you are already s off.
Well then easiest way to switch hboot:
Reboot to fast boot (vol - and power button)
fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
Is the format of the command from dos prompt.
If you haven't installed android sdk, you can't do that.
For pb99img method, ideally use a gold card or a card with only one partition, which is fat 32
double check the file name in windows.
It should be PB99IMG.zip
Don't change the case. Make sure that there isn't an additional .zip extension on it. Try renaming it by removing the .zip part. If windows still shows the zip file icon, that means you had an additional .zip in the file name
Swyped with my Starburst Classic based Desire with Intelligent Data2sd
Since I have a fairly simple question and a 10 post limit, I'll just link to the post I'm referring to: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786436, and ask exactly how it's done. This post effectively details how to turn S-On and flash back to a factory image. I'm referring to Part 2 to go back to Stock 2.2.
I understand that I need to put the s-on .zip file on my SD card and "flash" it through clockworkmod recovery. That's cool, but what exactly does that mean? Do I click "Install ROM from SD Card (even though this isn't a ROM?)," or reboot into Recovery and use the "install .zip from sdcard" option?
After "flashing" the .zip file to turn s-on, then I would have to put the RUU on my SD card and just boot into HBoot.
I understand that I'm being a little impatient; 10 posts isn't much at all. But I'm on a bit of a time constraint, and my question is pretty general.
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I understand that I need to put the s-on .zip file on my SD card and "flash" it through clockworkmod recovery. That's cool, but what exactly does that mean? Do I click "Install ROM from SD Card (even though this isn't a ROM?)," or reboot into Recovery and use the "install .zip from sdcard" option?
After "flashing" the .zip file to turn s-on, then I would have to put the RUU on my SD card and just boot into HBoot.
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That mean you boot into HBoot and then Recovery once in recovery choose Install zip from sd card and choose your S-on zip after that you do the RUU part... have more question just ask....
rheno said:
After "flashing" the .zip file to turn s-on, then I would have to put the RUU on my SD card and just boot into HBoot.
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Yes, but you have to name it PB31IMG.zip in order for HBOOT to recognize it.
Thanks for the help, guys!
My last Dinc finally gave up, I got the new one today and tried to root with unrevoked3 to no avail the radio on my new Dinc is different, any how-to's to get this rooted with s-off?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1306400
Ok...I got it to S-off, but now I have no back-up for it to boot to, I just keep booting into hboot, I can get to recovery, how can I access the sd card to put my backup on it from recovery? Can I just give you my number and talk to you if you are ok with that?
You need to flash clockwork recovery, you can download the PB31IMG.zip from here (http://pvillecomp.com/?page_id=28).
Download and place on sd card in no folders named exactly PB31IMG.zip.
Power off phone and pull battery, then replace.
Hold vol down button and power button untill a white screen appears (hboot). After a couple seconds it will find the PB31IMG.zip file and prompt you to press vol up to install. Do so and when prompted to reboot do so.
Now you should be able to access recovery from hboot, and mount the sdcard to place your old backups on it.
Ok, I followed your instructions to the "T", all was good when it was over, It had installed the downgrade, then I did the update CWM like it stated, when I rebooted into recovery there was no back-up for it to find, and I did a complete back-up of the Original Factory Rom, So what I did was pull my SD card and plug into PC and copied my back-up I put on PC to the SD in the CWM back-up folder and WALA all is good.
Thank you so much for all your help, now my Cyanogen7mod and my Stock works just fine.