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[Q] Concerns about rooting...

This will all probably sound extremely nooby but just want to make sure I dont do anything to break my new DHD!
I've previously had experience rooting and flashing ROMS on a Htc Hero and that seemed much simpler.
Basically what I want to know is, if I have a branded Orange DHD do i need to use a goldcard in order to flash ROMS like Android Revolution or is a gold card just if I want to a flash a HTC stock ROM? I've tried reading up on this but I'm still unsure...
And also, does rooting and flashing Roms and Radios affect the sim card at all or does it just affect the device itself?

Your similar card is fine no matter what you do, unless you try and bend it!
The process of flashing ROMs is exactly the same as the HTC Hero, my old phone, however some processes need to be run before you can flash.
If you have a branded Orange handset and firmware 1.72/1.84 you will need to downgrade to 1.32 before you can root and start these processes, ENG S-OFF & Radio S-OFF (Optional).
I will link an excellent guide that has all the info you need.

Here are the excellent guides
Downgrading --> [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6 - Includes goldcard creation.
ENG S-OFF --> [TOOL] One click ENG S-OFF
Radio S-OFF --> [TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root & S-OFF Guide)
Guides by jkoljo
Once you have done everything, simply install ROM Manager from the market, flash Recovery from within there, Download your chosen ROM, flash from Recovery.
One point to note,
If you intend to flash a 2.2 (Froyo) ROM use a 2.x.x.x Recovery
If you intend to flash a 2.3 (Gingerbread) ROM use 3.x.x.x

thanks a lot, sorry to be a pain but the thing I'm really unclear about is if my DHD is Orange branded, but my firmware is 1.40.61.2 do i still need to downgrade to 1.32?

I don't know to be honest. Try running Visionary+ and see if you can root. If you can, then you don't need to downgrade.

Your firmware seems.to be rootable
Tapatalked with Tapatalk from my Desire HD using Tapatalk.

And I can confirm it, no need to downgrade
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

good info
well - just got myself a DHD today - should be with me soon !!! Nice !!!,
Thanks for the little Q & A on this matter, really helpful, As of yet I dont know what is on the phone - but Ill study the guides and see how I go. Ive previously toyed with last 2 HTC's ( Orbit & Polaris/Orbit 2 ) - that was fairly easy - but was a while ago so Im a little out of touch with these matters.
LoL - ill probabbly be back soon firing questions at you guys for help and guidance
Any guides for the pure DHD noob ??, explanation of phrases ect , As im a total virgin to the Android world

Hi dayze0
dayze0 said:
well - just got myself a DHD today - should be with me soon !!! Nice !!!,
Thanks for the little Q & A on this matter, really helpful, As of yet I dont know what is on the phone - but Ill study the guides and see how I go. Ive previously toyed with last 2 HTC's ( Orbit & Polaris/Orbit 2 ) - that was fairly easy - but was a while ago so Im a little out of touch with these matters.
LoL - ill probabbly be back soon firing questions at you guys for help and guidance
Any guides for the pure DHD noob ??, explanation of phrases ect , As im a total virgin to the Android world
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You should find most of the link you should need here:- DHD Development Sticky Roll-Up Thread
Take Care
TheQuest

andyharney said:
Here are the excellent guides
Downgrading --> [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6 - Includes goldcard creation.
ENG S-OFF --> [TOOL] One click ENG S-OFF
Radio S-OFF --> [TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root & S-OFF Guide)
Guides by jkoljo
Once you have done everything, simply install ROM Manager from the market, flash Recovery from within there, Download your chosen ROM, flash from Recovery.
One point to note,
If you intend to flash a 2.2 (Froyo) ROM use a 2.x.x.x Recovery
If you intend to flash a 2.3 (Gingerbread) ROM use 3.x.x.x
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thhx

[Q] noob root desire guide

i have just been reading this guide to rooting my htc desire (original) and im not sure on this;
***This method only works for users with hboot 0.93 and lower. Sorry 1.06 users, but until unrevoked updates, your stuck on stock htc***
my desire is running on hboot 0.93.0001, does this mean i cant use this method.

You can use this method with your Desire.
0.93 hboot refers to your version actually.

many thanks mate, may have a go later after the IO

sgb101 said:
i have just been reading this guide to rooting my htc desire (original) and im not sure on this;
***This method only works for users with hboot 0.93 and lower. Sorry 1.06 users, but until unrevoked updates, your stuck on stock htc***
my desire is running on hboot 0.93.0001, does this mean i cant use this method.
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Sorry, which guide are you talking about? do u have a link?

sorry link
maikoru~ thanks, all done didnt take any longer than an hour and all is well, i now have CM7, was worried at first when no market but soon fond the update. CM is great, but its only my first custom so i think il be swapping and changing like mad for a while.
can you please recommend your favorites for me to test.
next root the SGS and banish touch wiz to where it belongs ....................

Help DHD Root

Hi, I'm a little lost on the site here..
I have been reading up on rooting my DHD and to be honest i dont know if its possible, if it can what rom do i use and what tools..
Andriod Version 2.3.3
HTC sense version 2.1
Software Number 2.50.405.2
Any help & advise would be great.
Thanks

It is possible. Everything you need is in my signature
So downgrade first, then do Radio S-OFF and optionally ENG S-OFF. Then follow the instructions in Radio S-OFF thread (first post) to flash ClockworkMod and finally a ROM.
ENG S-OFF can be done later, too, so you do not really need to worry about it at this point.
I would recommend Android Revolution HD because it is the most popular ROM for Desire HD.

Thank you very much for the quick response ill get to doing it now

After downgrading you can use this guide (Its by the previous gentlemen as well)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11557769
I also recommend Android Revolution HD

Just to confirm I downgraded and rooted yesterday using these guides. Was simple and a brilliant help couldn't have done it without them.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

jkoljo said:
It is possible. Everything you need is in my signature
So downgrade first, then do Radio S-OFF and optionally ENG S-OFF. Then follow the instructions in Radio S-OFF thread (first post) to flash ClockworkMod and finally a ROM.
ENG S-OFF can be done later, too, so you do not really need to worry about it at this point.
I would recommend Android Revolution HD because it is the most popular ROM for Desire HD.
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Yes...ur post is marvelous...i also use ur post to downgrade and etc..nice man!
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

to jkoljo -
I have followed your guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003) for downgrading my phone. step 1 and. step 2b (I have gingerbread) - I have followed them but I don't see what is written on step 3. I don't see "#", doesn't this mean I am stuck?
What should I do?
My phone has the following:
andriod 2.3.3
htc sense 2.1
baseband 12.54.6025U_26.09.04.11_M2
kernal 2.6.35.10-gd2564fb
build number: 2.50.405.2
software number: 2.50.405.2
browser version: webkit/553

Hi jkoljo, I've just got my DHD yesterday and need to unlock it. Can I follow your guide and tools without having an SD card? I've ordered one but that will be afew days coming.
Thanks.

Stevemann said:
Hi jkoljo, I've just got my DHD yesterday and need to unlock it. Can I follow your guide and tools without having an SD card? I've ordered one but that will be afew days coming.
Thanks.
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Nope I don't think its possible due to having to place the downgrade zip file on the SD card, and then there is the fact that if its branded you will have to make a goldcard.
Yes I am new to this myself so I apologize if i am wrong but just wanted to try and help you out.

Stevemann said:
Hi jkoljo, I've just got my DHD yesterday and need to unlock it. Can I follow your guide and tools without having an SD card? I've ordered one but that will be afew days coming.
Thanks.
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Also think its not possible, after all if there was a way it would be in the guide (a safe way at least). You should wait for your card to arrive and maybe try and get a second card in case you need to make a gold card.

[Q] if i install a RUU will it effect my HBOOT version?

i have a htc desire from o2 in the UK
i downloaded the dev version of android 2.3.3 for it and installed it by flashing it on my computer however if i use the RUU from o2 to restore it back to 2.2 and o2 will that in turn lower my hboot version so i can root the damn thing?
Thanks for all answers

jackt6509 said:
i have a htc desire from o2 in the UK
i downloaded the dev version of android 2.3.3 for it and installed it by flashing it on my computer however if i use the RUU from o2 to restore it back to 2.2 and o2 will that in turn lower my hboot version so i can root the damn thing?
Thanks for all answers
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if you want to root official 2.3.3 you can do it directly without downgrading.
search the forums or google, should find: http://revolutionary.io/
there are also guides on the forums or google

im aware of this i would just rather use unrevoked as its garunteed to work rather than this thats still in beta

It cant be done, you can only downgrade the hboot if you're s-off with revolutionary.

Need Help on HTC Desire 520 ROOTING, S-OFFng and SIM UNLOCKING

Hello everyone I'am in kinda need of help
You see I tried to simunlock my desire 520 which leads me to various sections and posts in this sub.
Through reading I found out that first I need to S-OFF my phone to be able to do that (and root)
the thing is all what I found on the sub are the following:
1. To S-Off my phone it has to be rooted or
2. To root my phone it has to be S-Offed
which is neither of the two I have and is confusing me on how to get it done.
Also I read somewhere that HTC Desire has HBoot but mine don't have.
On the boot loader (white screen thingy) there's nothing there that states the HBoot version although I found some here which guides me on how to install HBoot but the thing is. It is for Froyo or will make my Android version to Froyo (Im on 5.1 that's why im unsure if it is okay or not).
Well all what I really need is to Sim Unlock my phone if there is other way around or someone could guide me itwould really be a great help! Thanks and more power to you peeps!

itzmexei said:
Hello everyone I'am in kinda need of help
You see I tried to simunlock my desire 520 which leads me to various sections and posts in this sub.
Through reading I found out that first I need to S-OFF my phone to be able to do that (and root)
the thing is all what I found on the sub are the following:
1. To S-Off my phone it has to be rooted or
2. To root my phone it has to be S-Offed
which is neither of the two I have and is confusing me on how to get it done.
Also I read somewhere that HTC Desire has HBoot but mine don't have.
On the boot loader (white screen thingy) there's nothing there that states the HBoot version although I found some here which guides me on how to install HBoot but the thing is. It is for Froyo or will make my Android version to Froyo (Im on 5.1 that's why im unsure if it is okay or not).
Well all what I really need is to Sim Unlock my phone if there is other way around or someone could guide me itwould really be a great help! Thanks and more power to you peeps!
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Google = htc desire 520 wordpress or htcdesire520 wordpress com
*My blog should show up in the first index search of the results which has detailed EVERYTHING you need to root/unlock your phone completely*