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Unable to do a recovery in bootloader

Hi All,
I have a dhd unbranded, radio s off and rooted but still running the stock rom but with a custom kernel for overclocking. It was just s off the other day and i asked a question about returning to factory settings and was advised to flash radio s off so if i want to return from factory rom to custom it can be done. I checked bootlander and the cid info which was htc_001 and the bootloader would flash up the recovery img etc but after i've done radio s off it showed cid11111111, so i flashed the android 2.2.1 ruu, unfortunately after having been running it overclocked at 1.4 i found it a little slow and not as smooth so i went into bootloader to reflash the backup of previous rom but says there is no imgs in p something .zip ( on on screen longer enough to see ) also the cid info is now missing. Had to flash the 1.32.405.6 ruu and then root and cwm and revert that way.
Is that normal after using radio s off for the boot recovery img to vanish or am i missing something.
Still new to android so please be gentle
Cheers Simon

not sure but you need to be ENG S-OFF to revert to previous backup not just radio s-off. again not sure cause i just moved from Desire to DHD.
scuba_doo said:
Hi All,
I have a dhd unbranded, radio s off and rooted but still running the stock rom but with a custom kernel for overclocking. It was just s off the other day and i asked a question about returning to factory settings and was advised to flash radio s off so if i want to return from factory rom to custom it can be done. I checked bootlander and the cid info which was htc_001 and the bootloader would flash up the recovery img etc but after i've done radio s off it showed cid11111111, so i flashed the android 2.2.1 ruu, unfortunately after having been running it overclocked at 1.4 i found it a little slow and not as smooth so i went into bootloader to reflash the backup of previous rom but says there is no imgs in p something .zip ( on on screen longer enough to see ) also the cid info is now missing. Had to flash the 1.32.405.6 ruu and then root and cwm and revert that way.
Is that normal after using radio s off for the boot recovery img to vanish or am i missing something.
Still new to android so please be gentle
Cheers Simon
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[Q] De-Branding and installing stock rom

Hello all
I've done a little researching, sorry if i've overlooked something.....
My question is, i want to de-brand my Orange DHD, to remove all the Orange crap that comes with it, and install a stock ROM, then maybe a custom ROM after.... so o i basically get the Radio S-Off then i'm good to go?
Would i need to follow this first?
(cant post outside links yet but here is the title: [TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root & S-OFF Guide)
My handset info is:
Baseband: 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel: 2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build: 1.40.61.2
Software: Same as above
Bootloader: 0.85.0007
Thanks for any help.

I'm not an expert by any means as I'm also figuring out how to do all the flashing stuff.
But this is what I "think" you need on top of the radio s-off.
The sequence I followed is as follows
1) install visionary
2) temproot
3) permroot
4) s-off through http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
5) radio s-off using your posted thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
6) install titanium backup through market and do a backup
7) install rom manager through market and backup current rom
something I did extra
8) install sms backup & restore through market and backup
I think from here, you should be ready to flash a new rom and radio
And the instruction for flashing should be on the individual thread the rom you are trying to flash.
Maybe you can update your own steps so that it can be a guide for newcomers including myself

Thanks for the reply, i am a little bit worried though as of the different kernel versions and software versions which you need to be on etc? or doesn't it matter?

AFAIK, the radio and custom rom should be compatible.
i.e.
You install a particular rom, the thread will specifically recommend which radio to install.
As for the kernel, it should be together with the rom.
So, you just need to flash the rom and radio, and you will get rom, kernel and radio unless you want specific kernel with different rom.
Then, you will just download just the kernel and flash it.
For me, the most impt this is first do a backup of your stock rom and data.

I've done it
I done the S-off and the rooting, put the 1.32 stock rom on my sd card and booted into the bootloader and installed it, running fine
Thanks guys, i might look into custom ROMS next, i do that via clockworkmod right?
I did back up the rom via cloclwork before i installed the stock ROM but i don't know if it backed up correctly, the file size is only 4meg :/

unrooting back to stock - difficulty finding stock ruu

Hello,
I have a recently purchased Desire from 3 Moblie UK.
Bravo PVT4 20000 erasesize
FROYO 2.2
HBOOT .93
Baseband version - 32.48.00.32U_5.11.05.14
I have installed Unrevoked 3.31 and Clockwork recovery mod.
All went as expected and I have successfully tested Oxygen gingerbread roms.
I have installed a backup using clockwork to restore my stock 2.2 sense ui etc - also completed fine.
Now I am trying to return totally to stock - unrooting and removing clockwork from the recovery loader.
I have tried:
PB00IMG.zip v3 leak (placed in root of sd card)
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00. 32U_5.11.05.27_release ( i extracted the rom.zip and placed in the root of my sd card)
upon booting into recovery mode it says both of these are unsuitable.
Can anyone point me at a ruu that should return my phone to stock?
Thanks!

There aren't any recent 3 UK RUUs available, you could use a gold card to flash the 2.29.405.5 one but 3 might not fix it as it's on a different ROM.
The problem you have is being on a PVT4 HBOOT you're going to have an SLCD and the 3 UK RUUs about are for AMOLED only

So am I effectively stuck rooted and therefore also going to be unable to use OTA updates?

Yes but custom ROMs will be updated to newer builds as and when they are available
Why do you want to go back to stock? Only reason would be for warranty returns

EddyOS said:
Yes but custom ROMs will be updated to newer builds as and when they are available
Why do you want to go back to stock? Only reason would be for warranty returns
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Exactly that reason. I don't need to warranty but I'd like to know I have that option. That and just for the 'because' of it.

Anyone ever get the answer to this?
ie ruu that works with pvt4 - 2.3.3 wwe leaves much not working.

[Q] Which route to take

I have just received my DHD this afternoon and was wondering if I should try and root the phone.
I am currently on:
Firmware - 2.2.1
Kernal - 2.6
Software - 1.84
Browser - webkit 3.1
I want to up date it to (Gingerbread) - 2.3 but I am not sure if I should 1st download the update and then root - or to root 1st and update later?
If anyone could help guide me with which root is best and possibly why that would be great.
If possible - I am looking for the easiest rooting process (newbie) and possibly with better battery life and hopefully sense 3.0.

1) Downgrade to 1.32
2) Root, Eng S-OFF, Radio S-OFF
3) Flash ClockworkMod Recovery
4) Flash Seraphic's Rooted Gingerbread
That way you can go back and forth between ROMs if you want, or just have Gingerbread.

^^^
Is it possible you could elaborate on the above instructions as I am very new to this and I am a little worried about bricking the phone.
Do you have any links to particular threads that I can follow or perhaps even video tutorials for them?
I have come across these 2 threads - are these the correct 1's: ?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
Thanks.

Sorry I meant to come back and link the steps.
I'm out at the moment, so unable to for it now.
For step one you need the downgrade thread in the development section, step two you need visionary+, one click ENG S-OFF tool and the one click radio S-OFF tool.

I have just come across these threads in the Development Section of Desire HD:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=964996
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
is there a particular 1 I should follow for step 1?
1) Downgrade to 1.32

Personally I'd do it manually following the guide here

ghostofcain said:
Personally I'd do it manually following the guide here
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Do you possibly know of a video tutorial of the above link instead?
its just that I would feel more comfortable following video instructions because I'm worried that this £250+ device may become bricked
(off topic a little ..... can bricked DHD's be restored) ??

Read the guides few times and I'm sure you will understand.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

If... for now, I do the OTA update on my phone to 2.3 (Gingerbread) - will I still be able to downgrade and root at a later date?
... perhaps in about a months time.

No, don't apply the update. You don't know whether it will be 2.36, 2.37 or 2.42.
As it stands only 2.42 cannot be rooted & downgraded yet.

andyharney said:
1) Downgrade to 1.32
2) Root, Eng S-OFF, Radio S-OFF
3) Flash ClockworkMod Recovery
4) Flash Seraphic's Rooted Gingerbread
That way you can go back and forth between ROMs if you want, or just have Gingerbread.
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Ok, I have done 1,2 and 3 and am now downloading number 4 to desktop.
( seraphic_gb_rooted_0-1.zip ) -
but how do I put it (or flash it) on to my phone?
Is it best to do it through ROM manager?
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[B]New phone details[/B]
Android Version
2.2
Baseband
12.28b.60.140eU
Kernel
2.6.32.21
Build Number
1.32.405.6
Software number
1.32.405.6
Browser
WebKit 3.1

I made a stock rooted HTC 2.50.405.2 ROM, the latest available.
Download that instead, copy to your SD card, and flash in ClockworkMod Recovery. Make sure you wipe everything first. i.e /system /data /cache.

Will flashing clear everything of my sim card and/or memory card?

No, but there is the option to wipe /sdcard, make sure you don't select that.

are these the options in the clockwork mod recovery you mean?
.... can I just ignore them and go straight to the install because when I go to select the downloaded rom on ROM manager it already gives me the options to :
> Backup existing ROM (although mine is stock at the moment)
> Wipe data and Cache
> Wipe Dalvik Cache (which is pre selected)

s-off and installed pc10img now get recovery error

with s-off i was running cm 7.1 on my G2 then decided to put a orig rom so I installed a pc10.img on sdcard and let it go.
after 3 or so OTA updates I now have android 2.3.4
kernel 2.6.35.10 g96de068 [email protected] 18-2 #1
build number 2.16.531.5 cl 159515 release -keys
When I try to boot into recovery mode i get the red triangle with exclamation
If i the hit vol up and power I get Android system recovery <3>
options are reboot system now
apply update from sdcard
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cashe partition
E: can't open/cache/recovery/command
How can I get clockwork recovery back working?

everything is how it should be... you are back to stock = stock recovery
what does your bootloader show? (s-off and hboot number)

You are also not rooted now. Why would you do this?
If you want a stock(ish) ROM, there are versions in the Development subforum that are essentially stock ROMs, but pre-rooted and maybe a few other minor optimizations (such as deodexed and zip aligned). These are safe to flash.
Unless your intent is to return to stock (such as for warranty purposes), don't ever flash an official ROM on a rooted Android device. At a minimum, you lose root and go back to stock recovery, or the flash won't work. And its also possible you will get stuck in a bootloop.

hoffmas said:
what does your bootloader show? (s-off and hboot number)
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vision pvt ship s-off
hboot 0.82.0000
microp - 0425
radio 26.13.04.19_M
eMMc-boot
I did this in hope to get the gps working. I have tried everything and now figure it's a hardware problem.
so what steps are needed to get root and clockwork recovery back?

same steps you did to obtain root the first time, follow the wiki

demkantor said:
same steps you did to obtain root the first time, follow the wiki
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I am not sure exactly where to start... i saw something about VISIONary removal. Not sure if I have that ( I did see the word vision in the boot screen..Is this it?) and if I do, how do I remove. I don't want to brick it. A quick list of things in the order I need would be very helpful at this point. My previous post shows what I have now....
thanks

try this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
...but because you have already s-off it should work if you follow 'Gaining Temp Root' and 'Temp-Rooting to Backup' sections (after that you should have perm root again).
good luck

visionary is (tries to be) a quick fix to root your device, you would have to had downloaded it to have it, if you never downloaded it dont, if you have remove it. as for the "vision" on your hboot, i got the same! i guess we are both using an htc vision!

OK all is working again! thanks guys ...