Greetings all.
I just recently semi-bricked my Desire, I was uing 'Oxygen 2 RC2' and tried to partition my sdcard through 'AmonRA Recovery' and something went wrong and I ended up with a semi-bricked phone. I couldn't establish any connection with my SIM or SD-card.
I was tipped to install a original RUU which after a few tries worked and I recived a phone with the latest official Sense rom, HBOOT-0.93.0001 and S-ON of course.
After 'fastboot oem enableqxdm 0' is fastboot mode I atleast had connection with my SIM and SD-card and now a I have a semiworking but not rooted phone.
Now I want to root my phone and take back my USB-connectitvity but after reading this I understand that I need root for the USB-brick fix, to work but how do a get root with 'HBOOT-0.93'? Paul O'Brians root method only works for 'HBOOT 0.80' and lower and 'UnrEVOked' only works when having USB connection.
So how do I go about getting root and fixing my USB-Brick on my phone?
Thanks /ZeD
I have found a couple of "downgrade" tools but they haven't helped me much since everyone workd from within a fully booted system with a working USB-link which I have not.
Can a downgrade be done with a simple but old RUU file?
An old RUU file will not work.. I have the same problem, and got the same guide on how to fix it. But I sent it in for repair just hourse before, so I didnt have the chance to try it out. I unrooted my Desire as well with no luck. But as I read the guide, a rootet phone is not necessary?
For me it was, I had a another kind of fault at first my USB-brick happend when installing the ariginal RUU. What I should have done was to install a old RUU with 'HBOOT 0.80', root that and do the USB-brick fix, but I didn't know that I would get one ^^.
Blubba10 said:
a rootet phone is not necessary?
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From the first step in that guide .
1. Follow this r5 rooting guide to do Step 1 of the rooting.
That will give you a basic ROM to work with, with root capability.
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Well, I installed RUU with Hboot 0.80.. And then innstalled updates.... How noob is that?! Just asking..
Blubba10 said:
Well, I installed RUU with Hboot 0.80.. And then innstalled updates.... How noob is that?! Just asking..
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I don't fully understand what you mean but when you have that kind of USB-brick that I have you need a rooted phone to fix it and the old way of rooting a Desire where you don't need it plugged to the computer can only root phones with 'HBOOT 0.80' or lower, the 'unrEVOked' way of rooting a Desire can be used on phones with newer bootloaders but need 'USB Debugging' which can't be used when a USB-brick is in play.
This is what you call a catch22 .
I have now seen a thread where a dude fixed a USB-brick on a non-rooted phone but the exploit that was needed is nowhere to be found. Well, well the hunt is on.
the easiest way to downgrade.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
mariosraptor said:
the easiest way to downgrade.
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This might come of as being rude but thats not my intention but I have several thread on diffrent forums out about my issue and most of the answers I recieve is from people that doesn't read my first post.
I cant use that downgrade tool since I don't have any contact with my phone through the usb cable.
if you use a card reader to put the PB99 file on the root of your sd card? boot into hboot it will recognize the PB file and prompt for doangrade.
no need to be rude as no intention were to make you feel offended.
if it is of no help no hard feelings,
cheer up and have nice holidays and a Happy New Year!!!
Freddan80 said:
This might come of as being rude but thats not my intention but I have several thread on diffrent forums out about my issue and most of the answers I recieve is from people that doesn't read my first post.
I cant use that downgrade tool since I don't have any contact with my phone through the usb cable.
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I'm just a bit tired of working with this **** all weekend and answering in my ' cry for help threads' with I don't have root so I cant do that or I don't have a usb connection so I cant do that.
For the USB-brick fix to work I need root and for the downgrade to work I need a connection, it's just one way around my problem which seem to work but I only get 'permission denied' or 'that location is nonexistent'.
If anyone with more knowhow than me wants to take a look, the only thing that would actually fix my issue is here.
My meaning was to say that I think i have the same usb-brick as you (phone is now sent in for repair). It was rooted, but I unrooted it to hboot 0.80 and innstalled updates, wich resulted in hboot 0.93 in hope for it to fix itself. It didnt. As you say, you need root to fix brick. The only solution wich seems to work is this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879068.. It seems to work for some people, not for me... And not for you as well, if i understand your latest reply correctly..
Yeah that's one of the fix I have tried.
It's kind of strange that that doesn't work, cause we should be able to write to that folder but for me it's like it isn't there at all. I checked my spelling and checked with 'androlib' that the working folder for 'Android Terminal Emulator' was in fact 'jackpal.androterm.
SUCCESS!!!!
I finally found a terminal that could give me enough "root" to use the exploit that gave me enough "root" to flash the fix. My phone is fully working now. Time to root the sucker again .
Freddan80 said:
SUCCESS!!!!
I finally found a terminal that could give me enough "root" to use the exploit that gave me enough "root" to flash the fix. My phone is fully working now. Time to root the sucker again .
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Woooow man tell me how you did it imediately i have the 100% exact same problem as you did...tried update.zip, signature error, tried exploit with Terminal Emulator, no premissions...pleaaase tell me how you did it i am really desperate
godina said:
Woooow man tell me how you did it imediately i have the 100% exact same problem as you did...tried update.zip, signature error, tried exploit with Terminal Emulator, no premissions...pleaaase tell me how you did it i am really desperate
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I used 'Better Terminal Emulator' never could get 'Android Terminal Emulator' to work.
I then used the commands given in the link I posted but instead of using 'data/data/jackpal.androidterm/*', I used '/data/data/*.
and then I did what the other thread said, made them executableand ran the exploit and then flashed my modified USB-brick fix.
Omg omg omg this could really be it i will try it asap, will post how it went...and does your bt, radio and usb all work?
Edit: where did you get this "Better Terminal Emulator" and how did you install it? I tried looking in market but didnt found tthis app
here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=10058480#post10058480.
godina said:
Omg omg omg this could really be it i will try it asap, will post how it went...and does your bt, radio and usb all work?
Edit: where did you get this "Better Terminal Emulator" and how did you install it? I tried looking in market but didnt found tthis app
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Ok I give up
Tried to download Better Terminal Emulator Magic, but it has been removed from market, looked for Pro version, cant download because there is no paid app support in Slovenia, so I can not download any paid app...
Is there any way for me to get this Better Terminal Emulator or will I just have to send the phone to repairs?
godina said:
Is there any way for me to get this Better Terminal Emulator or will I just have to send the phone to repairs?
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You can obtain a copy here, but I'm not to sure about support.
I have perm rooted many G2's and for some reason i can't seem to get s-off on my wife's new G2. I have done the same process for about 2 hours last night and no luck. any suggestions?
Not to be rude but how is anyone gonna help you when you provided zero details on what happened, what method you used, what the exact error is, etc...
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...you used Visionary, didn't you?
Sent from a Western Union telegram.
xsteven77x said:
Not to be rude but how is anyone gonna help you when you provided zero details on what happened, what method you used, what the exact error is, etc...
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you're right my bad. i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965
that method and used z4root and also visionary when that didn't work. I even tried the unlockr method to no avail. all the commands are done exactly and like i said i've done this on many G2's i just don't know what is so special about this one. Thanks in advanced.
Crazy4G1 said:
you're right my bad. i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965
that method and used z4root and also visionary when that didn't work. I even tried the unlockr method to no avail. all the commands are done exactly and like i said i've done this on many G2's i just don't know what is so special about this one. Thanks in advanced.
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Use gfree. That will work.
Crazy4G1 said:
you're right my bad. i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965
that method and used z4root and also visionary when that didn't work. I even tried the unlockr method to no avail. all the commands are done exactly and like i said i've done this on many G2's i just don't know what is so special about this one. Thanks in advanced.
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I would advice to use gfree but if you want a quick method of prem rooting/S-Off use unforgivens method. I personally been using unforgivens method and I haven't had any issues. Remember Visionary just helps you gain temporary root access. (Note) Don't ever press the prem root button because you can brick your phone. You need s-off before pressing it.
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Crazy4G1 said:
you're right my bad. i used http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965
that method and used z4root and also visionary when that didn't work. I even tried the unlockr method to no avail. all the commands are done exactly and like i said i've done this on many G2's i just don't know what is so special about this one. Thanks in advanced.
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Just follow the guide in the wiki: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
Your new replacement phone probly has an updated firmware that you need to downgrade first. There are plenty of guides to help you with that. For more help here you need to tell us what firmware you got now and what step doest work. Can you get temp root with visionary?
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I am trying to root my Desire using Unrevoked 3 as shown in the root guide in development section. All seems to go well up until right after it says "running root" and then "this was a triumph" it then says "internal error: failed to NAND flash?". Anyone have any idea what I can do to fix this if anything? I have searched like crazy and found no similar problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated though.
Willieumm said:
I am trying to root my Desire using Unrevoked 3 as shown in the root guide in development section. All seems to go well up until right after it says "running root" and then "this was a triumph" it then says "internal error: failed to NAND flash?". Anyone have any idea what I can do to fix this if anything? I have searched like crazy and found no similar problems. Any help would be greatly appreciated though.
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What is your hboot version ?
1.06
10 char
Willieumm said:
1.06
10 char
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As far as I know they're still working on rooting phones with that version of hboot.
Edit: try finding some more info on visionary +. They managed to achieve temp root.
Ok thanks, do you know if I can downgrade by HBOOT from this to an earlier version?
Willieumm said:
Ok thanks, do you know if I can downgrade by HBOOT from this to an earlier version?
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I don't know. I've seen some pretty documented threads on the subject so keep searching.
Willieumm said:
Ok thanks, do you know if I can downgrade by HBOOT from this to an earlier version?
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Beta, but there are claims it works on 1.06
http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/
This thread also has some information:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=948542&page=4
Okay im sorry if this has been posted before but i am trying to make my desire hd sim free so i checked the threads and figured i have to root then use the one click tool thingy
So i have visionary on my phone but when i click temproot it says it is temp rooting but then i just get black screen... then nothing happens
i would appreciate it if somebody could help me =(
There are numerous rooting threads in the dev section, try reading here for a start.
ghostofcain said:
There are numerous rooting threads in the dev section, try reading here for a start.
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i did read a lot but couldnt seem to find what i was looking for
anyway decided to downgrade my phone and after hours of trial and error realised i had to use mmc2 on my gold card, done that now and am awaiting the results..fingers crossed
moosevernel said:
Okay im sorry if this has been posted before but i am trying to make my desire hd sim free so i checked the threads and figured i have to root then use the one click tool thingy
So i have visionary on my phone but when i click temproot it says it is temp rooting but then i just get black screen... then nothing happens
i would appreciate it if somebody could help me =(
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I have the same problem and my phone is not rooted after used visionary.
but is so slow and hot
fazi78 said:
I have the same problem and my phone is not rooted after used visionary.
but is so slow and hot
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i solved this problem
i had to downgrade the phone there are various tutorials on how to do this around here but it still took me forever because i had to create a gold card
Ok I followed the rooting instructions on cyanogenmod http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Firmware_Downgrade_(Gingerbread) of how the root the htc desire z everything was going fine until I got to the end went into the bootloader it loaded the image then it said something like sid failed power of device do you know what is the problem?
Try this
gbyers72 said:
Ok I followed the rooting instructions on cyanogenmod http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Firmware_Downgrade_(Gingerbread) of how the root the htc desire z everything was going fine until I got to the end went into the bootloader it loaded the image then it said something like sid failed power of device do you know what is the problem?
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you must be meaning CID error?? no problem.. there are ways to fix that.. i posted the guide here..
Also for general guide to root your phone: Downgrading and for Rooting
strawmetal said:
you must meaning CID error?? no problem.. there are ways to fix that.. i posted the guide here..
Also for general guide to root your phone: Downgrading and for Rooting
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Thanks for the post going to try it out
Gold card
if you have problem with cid you can make gold card (hacked mmc)
I'm not sure what your problem is but I also just rooted my phone. I tried using that one but couldn't get it to work so I ended up using the one on the xda wiki http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision and it worked perfectly! Just be sure to follow step by step.
Dont use the cyanogen root guide for the desire z use the downgrade from the forums
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Thanks
Thanks everyone I followed Strawmetals guide and it worked brilliant i did not need to use a goldcard, someone really needs to fix cynagen mod's guide!