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Hi guys
I have tried every guide on xda website. such as
adb (permission: denied)
fastboot (acess: not allowed)
flashrec (could not flash )
and
goldcard (permission denied)
please help, I have spent lots of time checking all the driver are right and followed the instruction dozens of times.
must be a way out please help
thanks
try theunlockr.com and just search for how to root your HERO in one click. I have used that site to root my HTC Magic and my friends Magic, as well as my own HERO and my friends HERO. Very helpful.
(Im sorry to the admins if i am not allowed to post outside links)
What went wrong with the goldcard method? Thats a hardcore way of rooting so its strange for it not to work...
Double check your creation of the goldcard! I found the method at http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/18/how-to-downgrade-your-htc-hero-so-it-can-be-rooted/ worked perfectly for me. Though I did have some trouble with RUUs, try a couple and see which one works for you. I forget which one worked for me in the end.
Aleks
Yeh i gotta say, my G2 on T-Mob was abit of a pain, but i managed to root it using the gold card method, using the stock MSD that came with the phone, i didnt even have to use a MSD>USB i just mounted it using the phone.
What OS are you using, i managed to do it on wXP, though if you are using Vista+ then MAKE SURE that you are using Run As Administrator!!! Else it will fail!
Edit:
I forgot to mention, i dont know why but it took 3 times for the root to actually take, i dont know why, the first 2 times, i rooted the phone, isntalled the WWE HTC Rom, then flashed a new bootloader all fine, then installed a custom rom, i think MoDaCo first (i cant remember i have flashed too much over the past week) but for some reason the SU wouldnt work, though i dont think this is what solved it, it was probbly me being stupid, but i flashed my bootloader again, and it finnaly worked, personally i would recomend RA's Rec Image link saved my a** a few time
Also the Howto in the Wiki of this site is good Link
I tried 3 different micro sd cards before i managed to get the goldcard to work. The card than came with did not work for me so id suggest trying it again with a different sd card. The one that finally did work for mine was a 16Gb Kingston one.
Goldcard works a treat
Just make sure you do it in the right order.
Do the SD Card hack and then downgrade to the HTC hero rom linked in the Gold card thread once thats installed then you can use flashrec.
The HTC Hero ROM downgrade is the most important if thats not done flashrec will just keep failing.
So
1) SD Card hack
2) HTC Hero ROM downgrade using the RRU on the Gold Card thread.
3) Install Flashrec (goto the flashrec thread linked at the bottom of the gold card isntructions)
4) Install Recovery ROM
5) Copy the ROM you want to your SD card.
6) load into boot loader (Hold down home while turning on and hold it until bootload starts)
7) Do a WIPE
8) Load new ROM from SD card.
hi guys thanks for all the suggestions,
with goldcard, am able to run through the whole process but at the end I can not flash new Recommended ROM
any suggestions
I had the same problem on the T Mobile G2....
First off the MSD card i was using caused problems, but the stock one that comes with the phone works fine.
Then i ran into problems flashing the rom that the tutorials provide. So i downloaded a whole bunch and it was trial and error until i found one that worked. It's strange how some people find it works as per the tutorial, and others have to try different RUU roms...
Good luck!
Despite a great job done by our beloved developers to bring up Android 2.2 on the HTC Desire, some of us (incl me) will miss 2.1 with HTC Sense UI.
Guide below shows how to quickly and easily revert that change.
IMPORTANT: You will need your GOLD CARD to avoid "Error 131. Customer ID error".
If you formatted your GOLD CARD or haven't got one please find the complete guide how to create it on the
Forum/HTC Desire/Desire Android Development/[TUT]Complete upgrading guide(root, unroot, flashing ROM & updates) and create a new one.
Be patient! Either options takes approximately 10 minutes to reflash your Desire.
There are two ways to downgrade 2.2 to original HTC's 2.1:
From your mobile using Micro SD card
Go to: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bravo/
Download your Desire's *.zip ROM file on the PC(I couldn't find *.zip one on XDA site)
Rename downloaded file to PB99IMG.zip
Insert your Micro SD card with GOLD CARD on it to your phone or card reader
Copy ROM file to that Micro SD card
Insert your Micro SD card with GOLD CARD and PB99IMG.zip ROM file to your Desire
Press "Back Arrow" button and "Power" button to start BOOT LOADER
Wait until your Desire will recognize HTC ROM and press "Volume UP" button to confirm the installation
Press "Volume UP" again to reboot
Done
From the PC
Insert your GOLD CARD Micro SD card to your Desire
On the PC download your ROM *.exe from
Forum/HTC Desire/Desire Android Development/[ROM] Official HTC Desire RUU ROMS and OTA Update URLs
Connect your phone to your PC over the USB cable
On the phone select HTC Sync for USB connection type
Start downloaded HTC *.exe ROM loader
Follow the instructions
Done
Your Desire should reboot after that and boot up normally with HTC logo.
Now you can remove your GOLD CARD and replace it with the Micro SD card you using for your stuff.
In my case 2nd option didn't work but hell knows why.
GOOD LUCK!!!
Why all this effort when you can just flash a .zip the same way you got to 2.2 in the first place?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Lol that was to funny.
Geeez.. You just need to flash the .zip file as you did with the froyo rom. No need for that procedure!!
Lol
Sent from my HTC Desire
Not without the Gold Card as far as I'm aware.
I've tried that but stuck on Error 131.
So I've just tried to make an easy guide for "noobs" like me.
Trust me it wasn't easy to work it out even after some time spent on browsing XDA forum resources.
But if there is an easier or other way to do that please post a link to the guide for me.
And sorry for spamming the forum if that issue was already discussed.
Thanx.
ortonnorth said:
Not without the Gold Card as far as I'm aware.
I've just tried to make it easy for "noobs" like me.
Trust me it wasn't easy to work it out even after some time spent on browsing XDA forum resources.
But if there is an easier or other way to do that please post a link to the guide for me.
Thanx.
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The Same way you flash a 2.2 rom, u can flash a 2.1 stock official rom.
Reverting back to 2.1 from 2.2 is as simple as flashing a 2.1 zip. I think the OP may be referring to un-rooting and reverting back to 2.1.
As I've mentioned that above, I've tried that but stuck on 131 error using HTC Rom. For some reason Gold Card was required even with XDA app. Since I went to 2.2 my handset was reflashed f
ew times and I never need to use gold card again. But for some reason this time was different and handset refused to flash HTC Rom without that damn gold card. But thank you for your all advice. Have a good night!
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
You need to wipe, otherwise u will get stuck.
Just wondering but after you flash back to 2.1, can u download the OTA update which is some 27mb plus and install it?
In my case I restore my 2.1 Rom via Rom Manager app. All went well but the OTA update just won't install
Any advice?
Sent via my Desire
You talking bout the 1.21 ota update?!
just download it via this forum and install it manually will spare you the HBOOT and radio upgrade...
Yeah....was told to do just that but it's giving some verification failed error. Oso...wipe is a must? Cos I already installed my apps was hoping to just update without having to wipe my device & start all over.
Sent via my Desire
wow thats a lot of effort i have tried every froyo rom on this board and never had to do all that.
i dont usualy keep the froyo roms on for more than a couple of hours .
i like the sence ui to much and just simply wipe and flash back .
on the odd ocassion i may get stuck in a boot loop. which is easily fixxed with a repartion of the sd card.
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Alternatively, just restore the Nandroid backup you should have made prior to flashing a 2.2 ROM!
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Alternatively, just restore the Nandroid backup you should have made prior to flashing a 2.2 ROM!
Regards,
Dave
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Or just flash a zip of a nice custom 2.1 rom with apss2sd.
Had no problems going back and 2.1 gives me mutch better battery live.
Waiting for 2.2 with sense and good batterylive
Which 2.1 rom with sense would you recommend based on your experience? I seem to also like the sense UI better.
trion said:
Or just flash a zip of a nice custom 2.1 rom with apss2sd.
Had no problems going back and 2.1 gives me mutch better battery live.
Waiting for 2.2 with sense and good batterylive
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Scann69 said:
Which 2.1 rom with sense would you recommend based on your experience? I seem to also like the sense UI better.
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I use the Pays 2.0 ROM with App2sd, UV and OC. It's really good, I don't even have the impression I am using a custom ROM.
ortonnorth said:
Despite a great job done by our beloved developers to bring up Android 2.2 on the HTC Desire, some of us (incl me) will miss 2.1 with HTC Sense UI.
Guide below shows how to quickly and easily revert that change.
IMPORTANT: You will need your GOLD CARD to avoid "Error 131. Customer ID error".
If you formatted your GOLD CARD or haven't got one please find the complete guide how to create it on the
Forum/HTC Desire/Desire Android Development/[TUT]Complete upgrading guide(root, unroot, flashing ROM & updates) and create a new one.
Be patient! Either options takes approximately 10 minutes to reflash your Desire.
There are two ways to downgrade 2.2 to original HTC's 2.1:
From your mobile using Micro SD card
Go to: http://shipped-roms.com/shipped/Bravo/
Download your Desire's *.zip ROM file on the PC(I couldn't find *.zip one on XDA site)
Rename downloaded file to PB99IMG.zip
Insert your Micro SD card with GOLD CARD on it to your phone or card reader
Copy ROM file to that Micro SD card
Insert your Micro SD card with GOLD CARD and PB99IMG.zip ROM file to your Desire
Press "Back Arrow" button and "Power" button to start BOOT LOADER
Wait until your Desire will recognize HTC ROM and press "Volume UP" button to confirm the installation
Press "Volume UP" again to reboot
Done
From the PC
Insert your GOLD CARD Micro SD card to your Desire
On the PC download your ROM *.exe from
Forum/HTC Desire/Desire Android Development/[ROM] Official HTC Desire RUU ROMS and OTA Update URLs
Connect your phone to your PC over the USB cable
On the phone select HTC Sync for USB connection type
Start downloaded HTC *.exe ROM loader
Follow the instructions
Done
Your Desire should reboot after that and boot up normally with HTC logo.
Now you can remove your GOLD CARD and replace it with the Micro SD card you using for your stuff.
In my case 2nd option didn't work but hell knows why.
GOOD LUCK!!!
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Dude!!!!
Take a vacation already!
Scann69 said:
Which 2.1 rom with sense would you recommend based on your experience? I seem to also like the sense UI better.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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i like roms from ameruxxh17
latest Amer_Bravox_V5_red_Tech-OVUC ON 1113MHZ
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=711860
Of course it's horses for courses, but Sense UI is no great shakes. I'm not over keen on the big fat ugly widgets, I'd rather have a small launch icon (and therefor more on screen). Launcher Pro on 2.2 does the trick very nicely for me.
Having had an initial battle with my contacts obviously not working with HTC sync anymore I soon got over it with Facebook/Google sync. Haven't looked back since.
Anyhow, as most folks have pointed out, the original post for the majority of us it seems is very much redundant. I've swapped between 2.1 and 2.2 many times just using Rom Manager with no additional steps needed. I do have a gold card somewhere but it's not been used since the original Root.
All the same it will possibly come in handy if anyone finds themselves in the same boat as you so fair play to you for taking time to post it.
Someone I know has gotten their Desire USB bricked. Normally that's a non-issue but there's a few erm... complications.
Here's how it occurred, they have an O2 branded Desire but somehow they managed to get the Android 2.2 update (No one else with an O2 Desire got it btw). As you'd imagine it caused quite a few issues, it apparently got to 80% then restarted went to 33% and then restarted. Now it's USB bricked.
fastboot oem enableqxdm 0 has no effect meaning we can't SD card access
The current ROM has a Froyo version number and is very very unstable. It crashes after about 2 minutes and then reboots.
It's HBOOT 0.80 at the moment (Despite the OTA 2.2 update being HBOOT 0.92???) and using the HBOOT 0.80 rooting package I cannot get Step 1 to successfully execute. It gives error 41: remote id failure.
How to get back to older ROM after FROYO update messed everything up
Same issue here. I have an orange branded htc desire which I debranded, then updated to 2.2 Froyo without a goldcard and now have a bricked phone. No access to SD, Wifi, GSM, Force closes all the time, and reboots every couple of minutes in a loop.
Running update in recovery mode doesnt work, neither does running Stock RUU files on different versions with goldcard in phone.
Hboot is 0.80, 2.2 showing as installed. Unsure what to do next really, any suggestions would be great, there must be loads of people who have this issue now...
more threads here on similar issue, replace xx with tt
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741474
and
hxxp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741672
I had the same issue. Virgin UK phone. Used a zip version of the OTA Froyo and got stuck with it looping.
To fix it I created a new goldcard in my girlfriend's phone and used the same zip file on the goldcard to flash from the bootloader.
My phone has not been rooted.
Hope that helps and good luck.
pjfriend said:
I had the same issue. Virgin UK phone. Used a zip version of the OTA Froyo and got stuck with it looping.
To fix it I created a new goldcard in my girlfriend's phone and used the same zip file on the goldcard to flash from the bootloader.
My phone has not been rooted.
Hope that helps and good luck.
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I thought Goldcards could only be created in the phone you plan on using it in? I can still manage to create a goldcard using my phone, so maybe I have a different issue.
PS where did you get the OTA Froyo update?
Why u dont try?
http://www.unrevoked.com/#desire
This installs a custom Recovery but i think u need a Sdcard.
If yes call the devs for help if they could patch it that it runs with DataPartition or something else. If u have Hboot 0.80 Unrevoked works! 100%
Mines the same.....unfortunately I don't have access to another Desire, and none of the so called fixes work......I'm on Orange and this update has well and truly shafted my phone,now I have the most expensive brick in the house.....get in!
The problem you have is your sd card is not recognized so unrevoked doesnt work and neither does 'enabling' your sd card via adb devices....its all crap
I created my goldcard in an HTC Tattoo which worked like a charm. I used the sticky post at the very top of the development section for instructions. Once done I copied http://liveimage.htc.com/OTA_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.09.405.8-1.21.405.2_release4dua3bcrut4wrv30.zip to the SD card and renamed it to update.zip. make sure windows doesn't change it to update.zip.zip
I then installed it from the bootloader.
So all I really need to do is create a goldcard and it should work for him?
I'll tell him to give that a shot. It would be impossible to create a gold card with a proper CID though because as we all know ADB doesn't work with USB bricks.
abc27 said:
So all I really need to do is create a goldcard and it should work for him?
I'll tell him to give that a shot. It would be impossible to create a gold card with a proper CID though because as we all know ADB doesn't work with USB bricks.
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I used this http://www.roothtchero.co.uk/goldcard-2
There's a tool to create a goldcard linked in the guide. Made it very easy. I'm really no expert but I think the cid isn't dependant on the phone, just the card. I couldn't get it to work in a card reader but was very straight forward when it was connected to the pc through my girlfriend's Tattoo. Didn't cause any problems with me using 64 bit windows 7 either.
Hi,
I'm new so please excuse any of my stupid questions.
I have an unbranded, unlocked HTC Desire, in Australia, apparently it was a t-mobile device. Being naive I didn't realize this could create issues with OTA updates - I know now though! I don't think it's rooted, but wouldn't know the difference. There are no telco logos etc.
My desire got stuck in a rebook loop when I installed the OTA update to android 2.2. It seems to me the update hasn't completed. I finally got restarted after removing the battery.
In about phone it says I have:
Android 2.2 installed
build 3.13.720.1 CL233262
Baseband version 32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2
Kernel 2.6.29.0cb9f166
I have
HBOOT 0.82
RADIO 4.06.00.02_2 if that's relevant.
The phone won't recognize my sim card or SD card and gets an error when I try to turn on wifi. For added joy it frequently force closes.
I tried to do a factory reset but it never seemed to complete. Then I turned on with vol down + power and did clear storage. It removed my data but didn't otherwise help.
I gather from reading various forums that I need to go back to the 2.1 version?
Do I need a goldcard to do this? How do I make one?
How do I know which file to use?
Is there anything else a newbie needs to know so I don't make a bad situation worse?
Thanks!
I think you should first downgrade to 2.1.
Also you are going to need a Goldcard, but i don't
know if you can make it without the phone working properly.
Try to find and install branded RUU in order to make the phone work and then proceed with making the goldcard and debranding.
Thanks for the links!
I'll take a deep breath and have a go. Looks like I'll need to get a microSD adaptor first.
It's better to start by searching a branded RUU suitable for your phone. At this point your phone's SD slot is unusable so you won't be able to make the goldcard.
IMO sd adapter is not needed, you might use the phone as a card reader (assuming that you have installed the branded RUU).
So I don't need a goldcard to install the RUU?
No but it has to be 2.2 and branded. I think it is also safe to try to install previous versions if you are not able to find a 2.2 RUU. Don't forget to check tel company's site, here and here.
I'd recommend you root the phone (no goldcard required) and install a custom rom (mine will work). That will get the phone running normally again, then you can create a goldcard and run official unrooted software if you want.
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I'd recommend you root the phone (no goldcard required)
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SD card is required so you are going to need a card reader, as you can't use your phone at this moment. Or you can try unrevoked.
The r6 root method is obsolete now, and shouldn't be used. unrevoked3 might not work, it depends on how far the upgrade got before failing.
How would I root the phone? Do I use the usb cable and run a file?
If I shouldn't use unrevoked where can I find one I can safely use? It's all new to me.
Unrevoked is what you should use. You need to enable USB debugging and run the file.
If it works you'll end up in custom recovery, where you can install a rooted ROM.
I was downloading an RUU from TMO, but it was taking forever so I guess I won't be doing anything until tomorrow when I have a faster connection.
If you have an SLCD screen then running that is really not a good idea.
OK. So do I copy the custom ROM to the SD card before I root the phone or do I run it on the PC as well?
Yeah I don't think I have an SLCD screen, but would rather not take unnecessary risks.
Yes, you'll need the custom rom on the sdcard so will need to copy that separately. Unrevoked3 runs on the PC/Mac. If you have no card reader it's possible to upload the rom to the sdcard while in recovery, but it's a bit fiddly.
If you're certain you have an AMOLED screen then the t mobile RUU should work.
My phone came in July so I think it's AMOLED.
Looks like unrevoked3 is down at the moment with a redirect to unrevoked2.
I should be able to get the ROM on the SD card with a friend's non-android phone. Do I need a goldcard though as that may be a problem with my phone down.
Just follow the link to download version 3.14 (it's still unrevoked3).
No goldcard is needed to root or install a custom rom.
OK. Thanks for your patience! I guess I need to rename the ROM update.zip as I've seen mentioned elsewhere before I save it to the SD card.
I'll give it a go and post the results once I'm done , tomorrow I hope
You don't need to rename it. That's just for stock recovery. In custom recovery you get a basic filemanager where you can select the file.
Hi everyone
I've spent forever reading the forum and have a few questions and hopefully you'll have a quick answer for me.
Excuse my noobness (shouldn't be too bad, I've learned a lot in the last 5 hours!)
I've rooted my desire with unrevoked (it's worked fine)
This is a simlocked (soon to be unlocked first before flash?) handset from 3UK
Installed rom manager pro and backed up everything
All I want to do is install a stock/vanilla froyo 2.2 with sense etc. I don't care if it closes the root and I think I want it to automatically upgrade everything including the radio so I basically end up with a standard unbranded handset. No need for further rooting.
I'll be using rom manager to install the rom. I did notice in this thread:
(stock rom thread) Not allowed to post url's
The stock roms listed, although at the top there are two listed? 122704 & 126984 and they are exe files. Should they be zip files if installed via rom manager? A direct link to the correct rom would be excellent
Sorry for asking, I'm sure you lot get upset by stupid questions, but this is the furthest I can travel without asking.
Thank you
J
Exe files can be used to update the Rom from your pc with USB cable. Please make sure to use the gold card when doing any updates to make sure it works properly after the update.
As for unlocking, you can unlock before or after changing the Rom. Just remember to keep the unlock code just in case. You may need to enter the unlock code twice in a row, this is normal.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Thanks. I didn't think I'd need a goldcard if I was already rooted and had rom manager? Install from SD?
Why would you want to install a RUU and lose root? There are plenty of good ROMs that are based on official HTC 2.2. Some are almost stock with very few modifications. Download, flash via recovery and you're done.
launton said:
Thanks. I didn't think I'd need a goldcard if I was already rooted and had rom manager? Install from SD?
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even if your rooted a branded device needs a goldcard to flash a generic ruu. just for your info, a vanilla rom dosent include sence, its called vanilla because its plain like the ice cream flavour, this means its a basic aosp rom with none of the htc apps
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Thanks. I didn't think I'd need a goldcard if I was already rooted and had rom manager? Install from SD?
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A gold card is a must if you had a branded phone (most likely if your phone was bought on a network and locked to a network too). Many users have had problems with WiFi if they update without a gold card
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Ok thanks, so the best thing is to make a gold card and update to stock froyo by usb using exe file with gold card inserted?
I really don't need to keep the phone rooted for future use. All I want is the latest software really, that's all. Thanks for the quick replies by the way guys. Of course if there is a slightly modified rom that I can install without a gold card I'll go for that, as long as it has sense (I like it)
launton said:
Ok thanks, so the best thing is to make a gold card and update to stock froyo by usb using exe file with gold card inserted?
I really don't need to keep the phone rooted for future use. All I want is the latest software really, that's all. Thanks for the quick replies by the way guys. Of course if there is a slightly modified rom that I can install without a gold card I'll go for that, as long as it has sense (I like it)
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you can install any custom rom without needing a goldcard! rather than using rom manager though, i suggest you use the unrevoked recovery flasher to flash the clockworkmod recovery, then its as simple as copying the rom.zip to your sd card and holding vol down and power
I just use the standard ROM on my Desire, never thought about routing as I am happy with the standard ROM with HTC Sense.
Here's a very basic run down of how I unbranded my desire. Please please please read through the guides on the developers forum and make sure you understand the process. It's simple but can damage your phone if you don't follow the instructions carefully.
1. Buy an unlock code (i use the phone on more than one network and it is a good idea to have an unlock code as some roms may lock your phone).
2. Create a gold card. There is a tool to do this which makes it easy to do, search the developers and q and a forums for this.
3. Download a RUU file to your pc. These are exe files that can run from your pc to update the phones ROM.
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Thanks once again.
I'll read some more and see how it goes. Thanks once again
Thanks lads all sorted now.