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do i need to downgrade to root?

after searching the entire site on rooting procedures, ive found a thread saying my 1.84.661.1 needs to be downgraded b4 i can root. can any1 plz confirm this b4 i start messing with my phones internals?

Yes, you have to downgrade it.

jkoljo said:
Yes, you have to downgrade it.
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do i need aything else b4 i start? i have my stock telus ruu. certain sites r saying i need a gold card because my phone is branded. on my standard desire i never created a gold card, just used the stock ruu which flashed me back to the 1st time i turner on my phone. do i need todo anything to my hboot b4 hand?
my stats r as followed
ace pvt ship s-on rl
hboot 0.85.0019
microp-0438
radio-26.06.03.24_M2
eMMC-boot
and software info is
android 2.2.1
baseband 12.35d.60.140fU_26.06.03.24_M2
stock kernel
build number 1.84.661.1 cl325797 release keys
software number 1.84.661.1
browser 3.1
can i plz get a telus users help here? i bricked a nexus s yesterday which apparently is the easiest phone to root so im not stepping to far ahead of myself here. i created a noob proof video guide on the desire thread which ill prolly be doing here once i get myself rooted and feel comfortable enough to flash ruu etc.

Yep defo downgrade, can't root anything from 1.72 +
Sorry u must've posted as I posted
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

dazza_84 said:
Yep defo downgrade, can't root anything from 1.72 +
Sorry u must've posted as I posted
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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thx 4 the help. im rooted, s-offed, clockworked, and nandroided. am i rdy to flash a rom now?

Hi LINKSLOVESANDROID
LINKSLOVESANDROID said:
thx 4 the help. im rooted, s-offed, clockworked, and nandroided. am i rdy to flash a rom now?
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In a word, Yes.
Another word or two , it is highly recommended you [should] do a FULL-WIPE, if installing a diffident Rom from the one you are using.
Take Care
TheQuest

I'm TheQuest said:
Hi LINKSLOVESANDROID
In a word, Yes.
Another word or two , it is highly recommended you [should] do a FULL-WIPE, if installing a diffident Rom from the one you are using.
Take Care
TheQuest
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yep figured that. im a very expierience desire user. just needed alil bit of advice on features the desire didnt have. but 4 the majority, its the same. only difference is the rooting method. alot more difficult on the dhd

Hi LINKSLOVESANDROID
LINKSLOVESANDROID said:
yep figured that. im a very expierience desire user. just needed alil bit of advice on features the desire didnt have. but 4 the majority, its the same. only difference is the rooting method. alot more difficult on the dhd
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I guessed you were by the Rom's in your sig, but posted the reminder just in case.
Take Care
TheQuest

[Q] HTC Desire HD Custom ROM

Hi,
I've been doing some research on how to successfully flash my phone and put a custom rom on it. I have a Desire HD running 2.2. This is shown in the bootloader:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.85.0007
Radio-26.03.02.26_M
And from About Phone, I got this:
Software number 1.37.771.3
Now from what I've learnt, I need to downgrade to a earlier version of the software, to 1.32. I looked online, and found that some people said if you used a specific way to turn security off, then certain things won't work.
On looking at some of the threads, some linked to this to turn it off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
However, is this the best way to do it. I was going to use this webpage:
http://igyaan.in/2011/01/how-to-root-htc-desire-hd-included-downgrade-from-1-72-405-3-to-1-32/
However, when looking oat the CyanogenMod wiki page for the HTC Desire HD (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Desire_HD:_Rooting), they was advising you not to use Visionary (Which the other guide does advise) and use BusyBox, Superuser and Temporary Root.
So, could someone please help. As I'm getting different advise all over.
Thanks

Use the guides here in XDA. You will get the best support. Places like igyaan.in just copy our guides. So your first step is that radio s-off tool.

jkoljo said:
Use the guides here in XDA. You will get the best support. Places like igyaan.in just copy our guides. So your first step is that radio s-off tool.
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Thanks. On the tool, it says it needs:
It will not work on 1.72.405.3 or higher build, or new radio (12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M is ok). Downgrade first!!
So as my software number is 1.37.771.3, should that work? My baseband version however is 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M, which while it says is ok, my baseband version has the letter U just after 140e, so what do I do.
Sorry if this has been answered multiple times before.

Of course it is ok, 1.37 is not 1.72 or higher than it. Use some logic, mate

What about the baseband version though? I understand it's nearly the same version, but as it has another letter in the version name, I thought I'd ask before I go ahead or not.

baseband is completely independent from the Rom. There are only those that go "well" toghether and some that dont. But its different for everyone... so. Yeah, most rom cookers give you a recommendation on RadioRom (=Baseband). I'd go with that first. But you can do the Baseband changing stuff later.

That baseband is ok for the tool.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

Hi, I tried using your tool. However on Visionary, I tried to temproot, then it restarted the HTC Sense launcher, then I relaunched Visionary and tried to attempt permroot, but it said I had to have a temproot first.
Any help? Thanks

Try temprooting again. It might take a few tries.
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[Q] Problem with getting DHD S-OFF

Hello,
This afternoon I made what feels like a monumental mistake on my flashed and rooted DHD. I was running CM 7.0.2, as I have been since it was released at some point last week, when it started to reboot by itself... Being impatient I did a hard reset and then pressed the volume up button, starting some kind of update, which I can only assume was a bad idea. Since this update I have lost almost everything and my phone is S-ON again!
I rooted and flashed my DHD using one of the tutorials on this board which worked fine. I downgraded from 1.72 to 1.32, used Visionary+ to give permanent root access, turned S-OFF and then used ROM Manager to install CM7.
Now I am finding it difficult to get back to CM 7.0.2. I can give myself permanent root using Visionary+ but cannot seem to turn S-OFF.
I used this link to download the H-BOOT files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835746
I load the unzipped files to the root of my SD card and type: sh /sdcard/DHD/check
in Terminal Emulator and now when I press enter no MD5 appears and the error message after Testing Kernel Module does not match.
I have tried a factory reset which does nothing, I have tried downloading different versions of the DHD H-BOOT files from across the web but I get the same problem and when I look under my software the build number is 1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys.
Any advice on getting CM7 back would be appreciated!
It could have been worse and I could have bricked my phone but the tutorials on doing this were excellent so I saw no real risk... but CM7 rocks and I need it back!

My first thought is that you still had the PD98IMG.zip on your sdcard, and you somehow managed to flash that which will remove the s-off?
Are you able to boot up at all, or just Bootloader? Edit: No sleep here, read you post properly and you say can boot into cm7.
What does Bootloader / System Info : CID ?
Try this all-in-one tool: [DEV APP] Updated! AMT v1.2 - ROOT, S-OFF, Flash Radio, Recovery, Boot
Setting: Default, Permroot > "commit changes" ENG S-off if you require to flash a recommened radio later.
Download here, extract, & just follow the instructions exactly. ENG HBOOT image is included.

That is correct, I do still have PD98IMG.zip on my sdcard.
I can boot up fine also.
System info is showing
Android Version 2.2,
Kernel version 2.6.32.21-gf3f553d [email protected] #1,
Build number 1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys,
Software number 1.32.405.6.
Bootloader is showing:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON,
HBOOT- 0.85.0007
I found my CID through Terminal Emulator it is: HTC_001

If that sdcard is your Goldcard, either copy the whole contents to pc (in a safe place) so it's clean, or FULL format fat32 new one and insert before boot.
Most of the guides will tell you to remove the PD98IMG.zip, although maybe in fine print.
Yep, Permroot & S-off is gone as you don't have CID-11111111 & S-off.
If you decide to ENG S-off as well, HBOOT will only show ENG S-off not both. You will have S-off, although it doesn't say.
The tool should work, just give it a go (no need for visionary). Read the Dev's thread & follow instructions exactly step by step. After that, should be done in minutes.
Afterthat, power off. Boot into Bootloader (HBOOT). HOLD vol down and press power on once. You should have -Off or ENG S-off. Check System Info in HBOOT menu for CID-11111111

Hi Brucey89
Brucey89 said:
That is correct, I do still have PD98IMG.zip on my sdcard.
I can boot up fine also.
System info is showing
Android Version 2.2,
Kernel version 2.6.32.21-gf3f553d [email protected] #1,
Build number 1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys,
Software number 1.32.405.6.
Bootloader is showing:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON,
HBOOT- 0.85.0007
I found my CID through Terminal Emulator it is: HTC_001
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Remove PD98IMG.zip from SDCard once it has been installed after a downgrade, otherwise it will keep trying to [will] reinstall itself.
Take Care
TheQuest

The sdcard is not my goldcard so I can format the sdcard completely, where do I go from there? Just start to rooting/flashing process from scratch and it should work fine?

I'm TheQuest said:
Hi Brucey89
Remove PD98IMG.zip from SDCard once it has been installed after a downgrade, otherwise it will keep trying to [will] reinstall itself.
Take Care
TheQuest
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Read my apost above yours, doesn't need to be said twice

Brucey89 said:
The sdcard is not my goldcard so I can format the sdcard completely, where do I go from there? Just start to rooting/flashing process from scratch and it should work fine?
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Yep, should be fine. Just use the tool, follow my instructions in the above post/s, won't take long. Just follow the Devs thread steps exactly........... not too many. Short & sweet.

Hi UpInTheAir
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Read my apost above yours, doesn't need to be said twice
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You have edited your post to say what it is saying now, it had said
I thought you still had PD98IMG.zip on your SD Card
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Take Care.
TheQuest

I'm TheQuest said:
Hi UpInTheAir
You have edited your post to say what it is saying now, it had said .
Take Care.
TheQuest
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Didn't edit tht bit matey, was added info further down and also underlined remove. Never mind, as you can see in my first reply, have edit for not reading properly.

Hi UpInTheAir
UpInTheAir said:
Didn't edit tht bit matey, was added info further down and also underlined remove. Never mind, as you can see in my first reply, have edit for not reading properly.
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I can now see you have not edited your first post.
When I started writing my reply to Brucey89 where I made a part of his post bold, your second reply post was not up.
Take Care
TheQuest

It worked like a charm, thank you!

Brucey89 said:
It worked like a charm, thank you!
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No problem at all. Glad to have helped.
@ Quest,
OK, I think that particular edit was put in when I was about to submit on the first post. Just getting sick of members repeating the same "fix" that's already been said. I do realeize you7rs was unintentional, and probably responding at the same time I was or when I was editing. I'm sure Brucey was glad for the extra input to confirm the suspicions. Take care.

Help DHD Root

Hi, I'm a little lost on the site here..
I have been reading up on rooting my DHD and to be honest i dont know if its possible, if it can what rom do i use and what tools..
Andriod Version 2.3.3
HTC sense version 2.1
Software Number 2.50.405.2
Any help & advise would be great.
Thanks

It is possible. Everything you need is in my signature
So downgrade first, then do Radio S-OFF and optionally ENG S-OFF. Then follow the instructions in Radio S-OFF thread (first post) to flash ClockworkMod and finally a ROM.
ENG S-OFF can be done later, too, so you do not really need to worry about it at this point.
I would recommend Android Revolution HD because it is the most popular ROM for Desire HD.

Thank you very much for the quick response ill get to doing it now

After downgrading you can use this guide (Its by the previous gentlemen as well)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11557769
I also recommend Android Revolution HD

Just to confirm I downgraded and rooted yesterday using these guides. Was simple and a brilliant help couldn't have done it without them.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

jkoljo said:
It is possible. Everything you need is in my signature
So downgrade first, then do Radio S-OFF and optionally ENG S-OFF. Then follow the instructions in Radio S-OFF thread (first post) to flash ClockworkMod and finally a ROM.
ENG S-OFF can be done later, too, so you do not really need to worry about it at this point.
I would recommend Android Revolution HD because it is the most popular ROM for Desire HD.
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Yes...ur post is marvelous...i also use ur post to downgrade and etc..nice man!
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

to jkoljo -
I have followed your guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003) for downgrading my phone. step 1 and. step 2b (I have gingerbread) - I have followed them but I don't see what is written on step 3. I don't see "#", doesn't this mean I am stuck?
What should I do?
My phone has the following:
andriod 2.3.3
htc sense 2.1
baseband 12.54.6025U_26.09.04.11_M2
kernal 2.6.35.10-gd2564fb
build number: 2.50.405.2
software number: 2.50.405.2
browser version: webkit/553

Hi jkoljo, I've just got my DHD yesterday and need to unlock it. Can I follow your guide and tools without having an SD card? I've ordered one but that will be afew days coming.
Thanks.

Stevemann said:
Hi jkoljo, I've just got my DHD yesterday and need to unlock it. Can I follow your guide and tools without having an SD card? I've ordered one but that will be afew days coming.
Thanks.
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Nope I don't think its possible due to having to place the downgrade zip file on the SD card, and then there is the fact that if its branded you will have to make a goldcard.
Yes I am new to this myself so I apologize if i am wrong but just wanted to try and help you out.

Stevemann said:
Hi jkoljo, I've just got my DHD yesterday and need to unlock it. Can I follow your guide and tools without having an SD card? I've ordered one but that will be afew days coming.
Thanks.
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Also think its not possible, after all if there was a way it would be in the guide (a safe way at least). You should wait for your card to arrive and maybe try and get a second card in case you need to make a gold card.

Stuck on HTC screen but never been rooted (S-ON)

So around 2 weeks ago I was using my G2 at a McDonald's and all of a sudden it turned off . . . Long Story short, it's stuck on the HTC screen. I can access Bootloader but doing recovery or factory reset does not do anything. I cannot access adb but I can use fastboot
Vision PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.82.0008
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.13.04.19_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 13 2011, 14:51:54
I also tried flashing several PC10IMG.zip files to no avail as each would end up with a "MAIN VERSION IS OLDER" error. I also made a GoldCard but have no idea how to properly apply it to the situation. Please I have spent 3 days working on this, I need help.

posting in more than one spot won't get you any more help, next time root your phone right away and many of these types of issues are easily fixed
you are unrooted and s-on so most things won't work
retry the goldcard and then follow the downgrade procedure found in setherios guide or the xda wiki on the vision
truthfully you may not have much of a chance here but if you want some real time help just log onto freenode and you'll know if you have a brick or not in no time
good luck!
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium

demkantor said:
posting in more than one spot won't get you any more help, next time root your phone right away and many of these types of issues are easily fixed
you are unrooted and s-on so most things won't work
retry the goldcard and then follow the downgrade procedure found in setherios guide or the xda wiki on the vision
truthfully you may not have much of a chance here but if you want some real time help just log onto freenode and you'll know if you have a brick or not in no time
good luck!
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
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Thank You but I do not know what the GoldCard can do with the S-On

JaRoHe318 said:
Thank You but I do not know what the GoldCard can do with the S-On
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It can allow you to downgrade to an exploitable hboot, thus is the first step in getting S-Off.
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How do I do that? I'm sorry for being so nooby
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not at a computer right now but just google how to make a gold card, there are lots of guides. I think there is a link in the xda rooting wiki and/or the cyanogen one
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