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 :/
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Hi guys,
(I've searched through the forums loads BTW - but may have missed something. So just point me in the right direction - thanks)
I recently got myself the Desire HD and Rooted with VISIONary, I then used the scripts at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835746 to obtain S-OFF Successfully. At this point I installed ROM Manager and flashed ClockworkMod to the recovery, and then tried out a few of the chef's specials here. Everything was backed up after Root and S-OFF as I needed CWM in the recovery to perform the backup.
1) The question is how do I restore my DHD to factory state?
I know I can revert the root with VISIONary in-app, so my main concern is getting the original recovery image back on to the phone and applying S-ON.
I think I can flash using an RUU to restore the recovery image - but I don't want to choose the wrong one to invalidate any warranty and it's not clear if this restore S-ON. My operator is Orange UK, and I found some RUUs on a thread that linked to http://xdafil.es/?path=DesireHD
I downloaded: RUU_Ace_Orange_UK_1.40.61.2_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_157531_signed
Here are the necessaries:
Rom Manager 3.0.0.1
ClockWorkMod Recovery: 2.5.1.3
Baseband V.
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel
2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build #
1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
Software #
1.32.405.6
The RUU I downloaded seems to have the same radio, but higher build/software number, although mine says ...'eU' rather than just 'e.'
2) How is it possible that's a later build number when there were no updates available before I rooted/S-OFFd etc?
3) Will I still receive OTAs if I flash this?
Thanks in advance guys!
Rob
Go to the radio thread in my sig, do Radio S-OFF (yes, S-OFF), and then follow the instructions to go back to stock.
Keep original version of Radio when downgrade? Or overwritten by new ROM image?
( downgrade by thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003 )
I have official Gingerbread OTA, so hope i have newest official Radio.
I want keep this Radio, then use Radio S-OFF guide (not bootloader ENG S-OFF) and install custom ROM.
As far as i understand it, if you don't use the ENG-s off you won't be able to flash new Radios, which is recommended by most Chefs for best performance. But someone feel free to correct me
warhawk22 said:
Keep original version of Radio when downgrade? Or overwritten by new ROM image?
( downgrade by thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003 )
I have official Gingerbread OTA, so hope i have newest official Radio.
I want keep this Radio, then use Radio S-OFF guide (not bootloader ENG S-OFF) and install custom ROM.
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WHEN YOU flash any custom rom only re-writes kernel and rom
you´re going to keep your current radio mate
in adition for root your device with gingerbread 2.3.3 read about "gingerbreak method" you need it for obtain root access.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
i am trying to turn Eng s-off so that i can flash a new radio to my phone
this will complete the requirements so that i can add the coredroid 2.3.3 v5 0r v6
i am currently running
rom-cyanogenMod-7.0.3-DesireHD
kerna-l 2.6.39 cyanogenMod
radio aka baseband- 12.39.60.19p_26.06.04.06_m
so to start off can anyone help me find the stock Rom for my dhd and so on..... THANK you
ON A MISSION
what is your build number i.e. Firmware?
if its lower than 1.7x just do ENG-OFF straight away...go HERE
if its 1.7x or greater, you need to downgrade first ... go HERE -- (downgrade, then root again to flash new ROMs -- use Visionary)
--When downgrading, you dont need to follow the whole thread since you're already rooted, and the thread explains how to get temp root to flash 1.32 RUU. so just skip to the part when you have to flash the RUU.
For 1.32 RUU, it can be found in the downgrade link.
For more things like ROMs, RUUs, Kernels, etc ... go HERE
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)
Hey everyone,
I recently acquired an old EVO 4g, and it's old as balls, and I can't figure out how to get it to upgrade - and many of the files that I find around the internet are 404 links, so I'm somewhat stuck.
The device IS rooted (s-off) with HBOOT 2.10.0001
Firmware : 2.1-update 1
Kernel : [email protected] #1 (2.6.29)
Software number : 1.32.651.1
PRI : 1.90_003
PRL : 60687
I could care less about the data on the phone, or anything about it - but I would like to get it upgraded to at least stock 2.3.5. The device can't get OTA updates, and the main problem is every link I try to follow that leads to a pc36img.zip that I want to try is dead. All I really need is a way to get this device to a place where I can fall into one of the tracks to the many guides out there.
It's S-OFF, but there is no superuser file or rom manager, and it seems the recovery is stock. Any images I try to flash from recovery throw signature verification failed. Using the unrevoked drivers, I can ADB around in the phone without a problem, but since I received the phone in this state, I'm not sure the method that was taken to get it here (hence, do not know the steps to un-do whatever was done)
I can't find any files that I have been able to successfully flash to upgrade the system, recovery, or downgrade the hboot to .76 - my thought was to downgrade to the hboot-eng then fastboot load a recovery - but that failed since I couldn't find an active link.
So amid the sea of old information and broken links, I am adrift. Anyone help me out?
Thanks!
Try installing Smelkus recovery using this link below. There are a couple of ways to do it; just boils down to personal preference, really.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661543
If all goes well, you can flash a custom ROM. I would then go about updating the firmware.
Another thing you could try is to run an RUU to a newer software version. You'll retain S-off, so all you would have to do is install a custom recovery and then flash a custom ROM.
Also, root and S-off are two different things.
Sent from my EVO using xda premium
+1 Smelkus recovery
After installing Smelkus, flash the rooted version of the current Sprint ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671395 and apply any updates for the phone's PRI and network profile. You can continue to use the Sprint ROM or flash the custom ROM of your choice. There is a wide variety of ROMs still available for the EVO 4G. You can select from the ROMs lsited at http://evo4g.roms-db.com/all-builds/ for the functional features that fill your needs. Just remember to make a nandroid backup of your current working phone firmware before flashing a new ROM and be sure the phone's battery is at least 40% charged before you begin to flash the ROM!
thanks for the tips! I'll try it out when I get a chance and report back.
SmelkusMOD Recovery is the best recovery that i have used to this date!