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*NOOB* need help w/ rooting

Sup guys. I need help with rooting my HTC Desire HD, i want to use Unrevoken but i have a problem: in the compitable list it says htc desire not htc desire hd, does the hdh also counts as a desire? Thx guys and sorry for my bad english
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Hi xOMG. I am not sure about Unrevoken, but as far as I know, the Desire HD actually can be rooted using VISIONary+ app.
The app has been removed in the Market. But you can go to this site and download the apk file for installation. http://android.modaco.com/content/software/320350/19-nov-r14-visionary-one-click-root/
You may consider downloading any file explorer from the market so that you can install the apk file. Read the steps carefully before you use VISIONary+. Do it at your own risks. Lol.
EDIT: Oh by the way, your English is not bad and its perfectly understandable. Really.
Cheers. =)

I tried V+ but it "Crashes" after the black screen, had to wait more then a minute, is that okay? Should i try it again?
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Wat build number are you on check it, it has to be below 1.72
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damn! I have 1.72.405
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Its cool no biggy just downgrade look at the 8th post in android development section theres a tutorial there easy enough to follow
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I am at version number 1.8....
I need to downgrade to root. I was always of the understanding that my device was already rooted I have s-off and i just checked in bootloader.
I just want to know what is the best way to back up my data before hand?
So once i am rooted i can put it straight back on?

Yes. You have to have build number below 1.72xxxxxx in order you to use VISIONary+ to root your device. Else the rooting process will not work. I have my build number 1.32xxxxxx when I first bought my Desire HD. So it means I do not need to do any downgrading.
Pauly_k, in the first place, what are you planning to back-up? The stock ROM? If you are planning to switch to other ROMs, the app ROM Manager from the market, can be used as a tool to switch ROMs and also back-up ROMs. If apps and everything I would recommend Titanum Back-Up app.
When you do a Radio S-OFF and/or ENG S-OFF exercise, you do not need to on and off it back everytime. You can just leave it OFF all the time. It will not affect your device in everything e.g. performance. OFFing it allow you to gain full access into other area in your device such as to flash new radios.
Unless you wish you send back your device to HTC for say, warranty purpose, then yes of course you have to ON it back. Lol.
Cheers.

S off and root gingerbread on brand new desire hd

I just purchased my desire hd and I would appreciate if someone would tell me if and how to s-off and if it is possible to root 2.3.3 gingerbread.
Thank you.
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You will find all you need in the stickies in development section. If you are new to this I would recomend that you spend some time reading before getting into it.
Good luck

It is few threads before u make this one.
Since Gingerbreak will not work with OTA
[GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003

Thank you for reply.
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It is quite difficult to root desire HD. It would be very nice if someone who knows how to do it, to make a CLEAR post from A-z. First downgrade? S-off? Adb errors? Gold card? It's a LOT of stuff to read out there about how to do it right but since there are many changes and updates since the first rooted phone, it would be nice if someone will do this from scratch.
Thanks in advance.
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razvan_real_one said:
It is quite difficult to root desire HD. It would be very nice if someone who knows how to do it, to make a CLEAR post from A-z. First downgrade? S-off? Adb errors? Gold card? It's a LOT of stuff to read out there about how to do it right but since there are many changes and updates since the first rooted phone, it would be nice if someone will do this from scratch.
Thanks in advance.
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its not difficult either,
1. install visionary+ from android market.
enable debugging from settings> application >development.
on visionary press TEMP ROOT after it done (sometimes took 2 or more tries)
then press PERM root.
there u go u have permanent root htc desire hd (works only with 1.32.405 ver)

razvan_real_one said:
It is quite difficult to root desire HD. It would be very nice if someone who knows how to do it, to make a CLEAR post from A-z.
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I suggest that you just do some reading and learn it. I have spent dozens of hours working on my guides and tools, and 99% of the people who are capable of reading, succeed in the process.
The guides cannot become any easier. Downgrade is your first step, follow the thread. Then there is a link to Radio S-OFF tool in the end of downgrade guide. Follow that link.. You get the point.

In short what you need to do...
A. [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
B. What to do:
1. Temp root with Visionary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEMnIOb3bIQ&NR=1)
2. Perm root
3. Do your Radio S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
4. Do your ENG S-OFF (HBOOT)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
5. Install Clockworkmod, flash recovery image.
6. Do Nandroid backup.
ref
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11409887#post11409887

I kinda understand where this guy is coming from. I'm fully confident on the actual root process, my problem lies in actual downgrading. Fair play it will take an idiots guide to get me rooted on my hd. Just wished it was as simple as my G1 was.
I'm aware of needing an sdk file to downgrade, but the guides here don't reflect on that.
In no way is my post meant to be or sound disrespectful in anyway. You guys here do an amazing job, you really do and I (as many others) here appreciate it 100%.
My reasons for root are solely selfish. I want root to allow for use of cachemate louder volume hack and hopefully better battery life.
In my G1 days I had to flash my fone like a whore flashes her pants, but that was just to keep he phone usable.
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Thank you audiavant for more specific instructions.
Anyway last day I was stuck when trying to downgrade. I have HTC sync but not the desire sdk and maybe because of that, Adb was not working. I'll try again this evening, hopefully don't get a brick after that
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Thank you a lot
audiavant said:
In short what you need to do...
A. [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
B. What to do:
1. Temp root with Visionary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEMnIOb3bIQ&NR=1)
2. Perm root
3. Do your Radio S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
4. Do your ENG S-OFF (HBOOT)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
5. Install Clockworkmod, flash recovery image.
6. Do Nandroid backup.
ref
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11409887#post11409887
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Very nice post!!! I did it in 30 minutes with your instructions after reading all those posts.
This kind of post I was looking for.
Thank you again!

[Q] HTC Desire HD Rooting problem

Hey Guys, I got my phone s-off'ed by a phone technician who used a tool to do it. My phone is running android 2.3.3 stock rom. I was just wondering if you guys know how I can root it? Also i am trying to flash my phone with mike's rom (Android Revolution HD) and I can't find the option to install rom from sd card for some reason :s
My first thread here guys so go easy please.
Thanks

just google or go to dev section... thr is a thread fr the steps
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Which version of 2.3.3?!! Check it...!!!
Then go to Desire HD Android Development part from this web site..!!!!
First search for downgrade...!! cause before doing that you can't setup any rom...!!!!
But cause it's S-off Check your phone before doing any work. Turn it off. Press volume down and power key...!!! then go to recovery mode...!!!! Check if it have choices like wiping data or install from zip card...!!! Don't do any job just check it...!!!!
It may be rooted righ now....!!!!!

In recovery mode it says on the top line S-Off. I can't find any way to install zip or wipe data on that menu. Does this mean that I have to downgrade and root? Or is there a root availble for 2.3.3 that has S-Off?

you have to downgrade first.
here's a guide.
goldcard needed only if your device is branded.
After that, you can root your device using this guide.

Don't lose hopes mate, read the forum and try to understand fundamentals. avoid doing things haphazardly.

desire z root with android 2.3.3

how is root desire z with android 2.3.3?
(with apk program is better because i am amature!)

there's plenty of tutorials over at the android developement section, and the wiki, for rooting your phone... and try to do it the hard way, even if you didn't understand what you are actually doing (like i was )
do it the hard way, because the easy way (a rooting app to easily one click root your phone) has a high risk of bricking your phone (you try to turn it on... nothing appears)...
your choice
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thanks.
because what one click root is a high risk?

Visionary has a high brick rate.
SuperOneClick may tell you its rooted, but it won't be.
Others won't work at all I think.
Just follow the wiki guide, its not too difficult and works.
-Nipqer

Wiki guide all the way. Make sure you follow every step. It works a charm. It was how I did mine

Hey, did you manage to root your Desire Z 2.3.3? I read thus and got quite scared: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169538
I rooted my last HTC Magic with kind of one click method and it worked though.

estonia said:
Hey, did you manage to root your Desire Z 2.3.3? I read thus and got quite scared: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169538
I rooted my last HTC Magic with kind of one click method and it worked though.
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Read up on ADB Shell and the works. Then you can read the numerous guides on how-to root.
The information you'll learn is invaluable.

hi
hi
i new user from iran
i m very like root andriod 2.3.3 Gingerbread htc dezair z but this time can not rooting for inistall custom rom please help me .
i m use easy root tokit and doriod and z4root apps but no work .
tankyou one body help me

shahram piri said:
hi
i new user from iran
i m very like root andriod 2.3.3 Gingerbread htc dezair z but this time can not rooting for inistall custom rom please help me .
i m use easy root tokit and doriod and z4root apps but no work .
tankyou one body help me
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I'm new too and I managed finally to downgrade, root and install custom root. I followed the first post here written by Kueber. Easy root soft is never good way to go. First learn some basics of ADB here and make sure you install oll the JDK, SDK and Desire Z drivers so you can control your phone from your computer. Then use this root and downgrade instructions. Then install from Market ROM Manager and download whatever ROM you wish and installing that is already very easy. The question is what ROM to use.
Of course don't forget to backup everything before you start messing with your phone.
I got Virtuous v2.0.0 (Android version 2.3.3 & HTC Sense 2.1) so I don't feel much upgrade at the moment except I'm rooted and can use some soft that works only with rooted phone (ClockSync & Screenshot).
If you find better one that suits for DesireZ and doesn't make it slow then let me know

Please Help!

Hey there. I am trying to root my Desire HD second week and still no progress. I dont know what shall I do to get it rooted, tried too many variants, none of all wprled (AAHK, z4root, visionary r14, SuperOneClick...) Please Help me , link any working tut or write step by step what shall I do. I really want to root my phone and I'm getting frustrated... Please guys.
Android version is 2.3.5
Htc sence 3.0
System Version 3.12.405.1

If I remember correctly, you must downgrade your phone first. Go take a look for a downgrade. You'll find guides here on XDA.

What shall I downgrade adroid version or system version? Is htc desire hd rootable with SuperOneClick ? Shall I unlock bootloader ? I am very noob at rooting phones. Please help me , I really want to root my phone!!!

You should use Advanced Ace Hack Kit AAHK. Used it for my DHD. It does everything on its own and in about 10-15 minutes you should be able to flash any ROM.
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No, it doesnt work. It shows me WTF spam, stop watching TV , read the effen manual , etc... I had system version smth with 2 before , as I knew it was rootable, but anyways AAHK doesnt work for me . PLEASE HELP!

Try the rooting guide link in my sig
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Thanks. Gotta try it today. But how do I know which version do I need to downgrade Froyo or GingerBread. Sorry, if its noob Q. And Do I need to unlock bootloader before doing anything? Will this format my sd card?

leoalex777 said:
Sorry, if its noob Q. And Do I need to unlock bootloader before doing anything? Will this format my sd card?
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Why not try to read the guides before, and then ask if needed?
Bye, Zix.

leoalex777 said:
No, it doesnt work. It shows me WTF spam, stop watching TV , read the effen manual , etc... I had system version smth with 2 before , as I knew it was rootable, but anyways AAHK doesnt work for me . PLEASE HELP!
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If it says that then you are not reading the manual. Please before you brick your phone for good. Spend the next 5 hours reading up on how to do it first and decide if you really need to. Rooting is not for everyone nor are custom roms. Mainly if you can't spend the time to read up on how to root. You will spend just as much time reading up on how to fix any bugs that may or may not pop up

leoalex777 said:
No, it doesnt work. It shows me WTF spam, stop watching TV , read the effen manual , etc... I had system version smth with 2 before , as I knew it was rootable, but anyways AAHK doesnt work for me . PLEASE HELP!
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It works and you really should read the effen manual. Somewhere at the bottom there will be Q&A and there you will find the code to start AAHK. From then on it's pretty self explanatory. Just read as much as you can.
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