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Want to root and debrand my vodafone 2.1 version

Hey there,
so I'm a newbie but I tried to research myself and found many good things, but I still have some questions:
First I want to tell you my software numbers:
FW: 2.1-update1
Baseband: 32. 36. 00. 28 U_4. 06. 00. 02_2
kernel: 2. 6. 29-b7e82785 (htc-kernel @ and18-2#1)
build-number: 1. 19. 161. 5 CL171460 release keys
Software number: 1. 19. 161. 5
browser version: webkit 3.1
My bootloader is 0.80
1. Do I still need these long descriptions on how to root/debrand by using goldcards? Or whats the difference to unrevoke which seems to be pretty forward and simple...?
2. I have a german HTC desire brandeed by vodafone, but the software numbers from above seem to match the ones from here:
forum#xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667 (UK version)
(RUU_Bravo_Vodafone_UK_1.19.161.5_Radio_32.36.00.28 U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126338_signed.exe)
And even if they wouldn't, it would NOT be necessary as I can always restore my nandroid backup, right?
3. So would it be possible at any time to move from rooted desire to unrooted with original recovery menu and with the branded software in case of warranty status...?
4. After installing unrevoke3, I am root, right? So I could install titanium backup, than wipe and install another custom rom and restore everything, right? Or how do you make it to just keep all your data when changing roms etc?! Are all settings of apps also kept? like the screens of launcherpro etc?
5. Is this the right way to go: After installing unrevoke3 with its recovery menu, making a full backup with nandroid so in case of warranty I just have to restore this backup to have my original branded rom with all my data so it seems to HTC as the original phone, right? without root etc...
Thanks so far for clearing!

Hi mate I dont have answers to all your questions but I rooted using the unrevoked method and it was very easy. Mine is a Virgin Media locked UK Desire and is now running froyo.
As i understand it, it is quite simple to restore your phone by using a similar method to this
http://www.machackpc.com/headline/restore-your-nexus-one-to-its-original-shipping-image/
As for the warranty. I guess it would be a case of what the fault was. I mean if your USB port breaks then you wouldn't be able to connect to the phone to restore it. same goes for the power button and screen etc
In my opinion if you do change the ROM on your phone or Root it then I think you just have to accept that its not going to have a warranty and you would be better accidently dropping it and returning it to your provider for a refurbished replacement on your phone insurance.

[Q] n00b Question about rooting

Okay so ive just bought a HTC Desire, after owning an Xperia X10, i was just wondering is it possible to root the Desire without unlocking the bootloader, I want to keep the HTC Sense UI, but be able to install things like setCPU and Titanium Backup Pro
Regards
Vengeance

Or course. But I recommend a custom rom, like leedroid for example(with htc sense )
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Yes, don't need to unlock anything. Just download unrEVOked and away you go!
Don't worry about S-OFF (although people will tel you to do it) - it's not needed if that's all you want to do
HOWEVER, if you're the Orange ROM there will be no way of removing root and going back to 100% stock as sent by Orange if you root. Something to be mindful of

Its an unlocked device, thanks guys appreciate the help
Regards
Vengeance
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

What software version is it running on at present? go to Settings>About phone>Software information and post up the software version

i know its running 2.2 but thats it as it hasnt been delivered yet
Sent from my X10i using XDA App

Ah right! Well, as soon as you get it post up the information before you do anything else - best be certain on what you currently have before continuing

you can use unrevoked, and it will just root the phone for you.
You will still have the stock sense rom running, but it will be rooted allowing you to install apps which require a device to be rooted

woqii said:
you can use unrevoked, and it will just root the phone for you.
You will still have the stock sense rom running, but it will be rooted allowing you to install apps which require a device to be rooted
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Which has already been stated. I'm just trying to find out more info to allow the OP to make the best decision they can

EddyOS said:
Yes, don't need to unlock anything. Just download unrEVOked and away you go!
Don't worry about S-OFF (although people will tel you to do it) - it's not needed if that's all you want to do
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Eddy you used to S-ON. What benefits are you getting from S-OFF??

Nothing, did it for the hell of it!!
Only thing I've found useful is I can replace the splash screen with one of my own, and it now means AdFree is working as I can't work out how to edit the script to link the hosts file to the SD card yet in my own ROM!

So my desire got delivered today,
Software information
android version
2.2
Baseband version
32.48.00.32U_5.11.05.14
Kernal Version
2.6.32.15-g5d39305
[email protected] #1
Build number
2.25.771.1 CL254759 release-keys
Software Number
2.25.771.1
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
regards

I thought the Orange product code was x.xx.61.x?? Does it have Orange branding on it??
EDIT: Orange version is 2.17.61.2, I think you've got the Virgin version
EDIT EDIT: You've got the 3 UK ROM so I take it you're not on Orange

You're in luck! Get this and keep it safe:
http://www.multiupload.com/J230M5J8UD
It's the stock 3UK FroYo RUU
Then go and root it and have fun!!

GingaB said:
Eddy you used to S-ON. What benefits are you getting from S-OFF??
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S-off can also be used to alter the partition tables in order the get more space on /data which is where you're apps are stored.
I'm running Oxygen 2.0 with the Oxygen HBoot table and once I flashed the Oxygen table my free space on the phone went from 80MB free to over 300MB so that's why I went S-off. But make sure you know what you're doing first. If something goes wrong when you're attempting to S-off of flash a new partition table it will brick your phone.

I prefer to use A2SD+ - got 1.5GB partition so plenty of space
(Not that I actually much space - just like to know it's there)

That works too. I prefer it stored on my phone. A bit easier for me to set up and I find it runs faster with it not having to access the SD.

True, might look into that but I still use Sense - we'll see...

EddyOS said:
I thought the Orange product code was x.xx.61.x?? Does it have Orange branding on it??
EDIT: Orange version is 2.17.61.2, I think you've got the Virgin version
EDIT EDIT: You've got the 3 UK ROM so I take it you're not on Orange
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orginally it was but it was unlocked by 3 so i use it on orange

Okay how do i go about debranding my phone does unrevoked do that?
regards

[Q] Confused--Just want factory clean!

Hi, I recently purchased a secondhand HTC Desire Z off eBay that had been both unlocked from Bell Wireless and had a custom rom installed on it. I am having an impossible time figuring out what to do and when to do it--what I want is a Desire Z that is running the stock rom (which I currently don't have and no not where to download) that has been overclocked anywhere up to 2GHz. I would also like all of my applications to function normally (currently YouTube videos will not play). Here is all of the software info:
Android Version:
2.2.1
Baseband Version:
12.28e.60.140fP_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.21-gd2764ed
htc-kerneland18-2 #1
Tue Oct 26 16:04:03 CST 2010
Build Number:
1.85.73.2 CL331649 release-keys
Software Number:
Virtuous v1.0.2 (Vision)
Browser Version:
WebKit 3.1
I've tried rooting it with Visionary, which doesn't work (I get a black screen after it attempts to root for about 20 seconds).
Please, step-by-step instructions would be greatly valued. I'm currently using a Mac, but I have Windows 7 installed on a Bootcamp partition, so if you may give me instructions in either terminal or cmd; either works.

bcar1ton said:
Hi, I recently purchased a secondhand HTC Desire Z off eBay that had been both unlocked from Bell Wireless and had a custom rom installed on it. I am having an impossible time figuring out what to do and when to do it--what I want is a Desire Z that is running the stock rom (which I currently don't have and no not where to download) that has been overclocked anywhere up to 2GHz. I would also like all of my applications to function normally (currently YouTube videos will not play). Here is all of the software info:
Android Version:
2.2.1
Baseband Version:
12.28e.60.140fP_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.21-gd2764ed
htc-kerneland18-2 #1
Tue Oct 26 16:04:03 CST 2010
Build Number:
1.85.73.2 CL331649 release-keys
Software Number:
Virtuous v1.0.2 (Vision)
Browser Version:
WebKit 3.1
I've tried rooting it with Visionary, which doesn't work (I get a black screen after it attempts to root for about 20 seconds).
Please, step-by-step instructions would be greatly valued. I'm currently using a Mac, but I have Windows 7 installed on a Bootcamp partition, so if you may give me instructions in either terminal or cmd; either works.
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There is a guide for reverting back to stock in the wiki however, not having a backup of a partition that is changed in the process of rooting, you won't be able to return the phone to an "out of the box" state. If you're just wanting the stock ROM, just download the stock ROM (check the sticky in the dev section) and flash it to your device.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

What is the ultimate purpose of that partition that I can no longer get back? Is it going to drastically effect how the phone runs?

bcar1ton said:
What is the ultimate purpose of that partition that I can no longer get back? Is it going to drastically effect how the phone runs?
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Basically, removing root capability. If you just want a stock ROM, just check the sticky (sorry, I'd link to it if I weren't on the XDA app) in the dev thread for a list of available stock ROMs.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App

The problem is that I don't currently have root access. Visionary is crashing, I tried using rage, which was also unsuccessful; I'm unable to install or manage roms using Rom Manager because of the lack of root access. Can I force the rom onto the phone and force install it using adp? Thanks in advance.

It looks like you're already rooted considering that the Virtuous ROM has already been flashed to your device.
Can you boot into CWM by powering on with the power+vol down combination?

I can boot into CWM, but I can't manage roms using the rom manager app. I have to download clockworkmod, but rom manager claims to not have permission to do that. I am unable to go to superuser and give it permissions. How would I go about putting the stock rom on the device and installing it?

Have a look at the development forum -- as of now, there are some stock or nearly stock ROMs (albeit rooted) available for download.
Afterwards, place the .zip on your sdcard, reboot into CWM and install from there.

I'll try it tonight and let you know how it works. Thanks in advance!

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OriginalGabriel said:
There is a guide for reverting back to stock in the wiki however, not having a backup of a partition that is changed in the process of rooting, you won't be able to return the phone to an "out of the box" state. If you're just wanting the stock ROM, just download the stock ROM (check the sticky in the dev section) and flash it to your device.
I am also trying to revert my phone back to factory settings for warranty purposes and I used clockworkmod to go back to my original rom but I cannot find the original recovery image to put back so s-off can be turned back on. Every thread I read says to download a file similar to pc10img.zip and go into bootloader so it will load except boot loader says "wrong image" or "image not found" what do do and where can I get a good file
2.2
Baseband 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel 2.6.32.17-g9ab3677 HTC [email protected]#1
Build 1.22.531.8 CL277427
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Thank you so much; it all worked out! I updated the rom to the 2.4 version of xboarder56's Gingerbread. Everything works, and it's overclocked to 1.5GHz--fast enough to play N64 roms on N64oid at full speed (pretty much the reason I bought this phone, lol).

[Q] Root Problem

Hello Everybody,
Firstly sorry for my bad English
Im trying root my DHD but always there is problem. I tried this
1-VISIONary+
I clicked Temproot now and a screen comes about rooting and after this screen goes to black and nothing.and after phone works so slowly
2-Gingerbreak
When I click Root Device there is a dialog box and write;
Rooting
Running exploit...
This may take a few minutes!
Device will be reboot on success!
this dialog box can wait 10 days but never close so its not working.
3-SuperOneClick
it seems work firstly but it comes to this line;
Running psneuter...
and after nothing again.
Please help me and thank you

the same problem
Hi
I have the same issue as Delisaber. Deli is your DHD also from T-mobile?

What are your build numbers in software info?
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

2.37.110.5

Do you all know that it is nessecarily to downgrade your device ROM Software to Version 1.32 or 1.72??
You CAN NOT ROOT your device with Gingerbread or Android 2.x the easy way.
Check this and download your ROM 1.2x or 1.3x or 1.7x for your current provider.
Flash it - and after all ROOT it.
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Ace

My sister bought it as a gift from germany..maybe its Tmobile I dont know.
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.10

Delisaber said:
My sister bought it as a gift from germany..maybe its Tmobile I dont know.
Kernel Version : 2.6.35.10
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he asked for the rom build version not the kernel version. but anyway this kernel version indicates a gingerbread rom version. as he said above you need to downgrade. look up jkojos post.

MrT69 said:
Do you all know that it is nessecarily to downgrade your device ROM Software to Version 1.32 or 1.72??
You CAN NOT ROOT your device with Gingerbread or Android 2.x the easy way.
Check this and download your ROM 1.2x or 1.3x or 1.7x for your current provider.
Flash it - and after all ROOT it.
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Ace
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I tried 3 files but they didnt flash it. its telling about wrong file..
My build number : 2.36.207.16
baseband version : 12.54.60.25u_26.09.04.11_m2
I tried this files
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.24.405.1_Radio_12.27.60.14b_26.02.00.29_M4_release_151852_signed
RUU_Ace_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2.50.405.2_Radio_12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2_release_199042_signed
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.28.405.1_Radio_12.28.60.140e_26.03.00.04_M2_release_152502_signed
but they didnt work...
Just this worked
RUU_Ace_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2.36.405.8_R_Radio_12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2_release_187331_signed
but root didnt work with it
Please help me Im new on Android...

you cannot root any newer desire hd build, you must downgrade first, to downgrade you must temp-root first.
full guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233. It involves adb command, so if you're not familiar with these, get someone who have the knowledge to help you

[Q] Htc Desire HD 2.3.3 Root

i have been looking at all the threads and i dont really understand what am looking at i am a noob to this , i have never rooted or anything like this can some one help me and explain how to root -
Htc Desire HD
android version 2.3.3
htc sense : 2.1
baseband version
12.54.60.25u_26.09.04.11_m2
kernal version
[email protected] 18-2 #1
build number
2.50.110.5 cl 123205 release-keys
software number
2.50.110.5
browser version
webkit/533.1
if you could help that would be amazing thanks

jackcoyle said:
i have been looking at all the threads and i dont really understand what am looking at i am a noob to this , i have never rooted or anything like this can some one help me and explain how to root -
Htc Desire HD
android version 2.3.3
htc sense : 2.1
baseband version
12.54.60.25u_26.09.04.11_m2
kernal version
[email protected] 18-2 #1
build number
2.50.110.5 cl 123205 release-keys
software number
2.50.110.5
browser version
webkit/533.1
if you could help that would be amazing thanks
Hi the advanced ace hack kit is the way to root. Its very simple as long as you follow the instructions in the effin manuel. You can then download a custom rom. RCmix3d runny v3.3 is probably the best one but are are a few others you can choose from. Good luck, here is the link for you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
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after you do what the ace hack is it easy to change roms when/if you get bored of them ?

jackcoyle said:
after you do what the ace hack is it easy to change roms when/if you get bored of them ?
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Yes it's very easy. You will soon become a flashoholic. download a rom onto your sd card then all you do is take out your battery, put the battery back in, hold down lower volume and then hold the power on button. This will take you into hboot mode, scroll down to recovery, it will then flash pd98img image for a second, go into rocovery mode and then select install zip from sd card then select choose zip from sdcard and it will then flash your rom. Once it has finished you can then reboot. After you have installed your rom make sure you download rom manager from the market and do a back up of your system. that is basically how you flash a rom, its a good idea to download a superwipe to your sd card so when you flash a different rom you wipe it clean. Hope this helps.

thanks alot yeah that helps alot see this superwipe does it take the numbers off my mobile it would take ages to put them back in now what a mean ?

jackcoyle said:
thanks alot yeah that helps alot see this superwipe does it take the numbers off my mobile it would take ages to put them back in now what a mean ?
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No it doesn't as long as you have saved them to your sim card. If you flash a HTC sense rom and you install a different HTC sense rom, say by someone else, because you have already backed up the previous rom, after you download the next and when you are in recovery mode if you go to back up & restore, advanced, select the date and then select restore data, it will restore all your data, logins, passwords, apps on your home screens e.g so that you do not need to log in again. Its brilliant. hope it all goes well.

thanks alot ill be doing that the mora thanks alot legend

Advanced Hack ace kit issue
Hi,
I'm from India when i root and run the Default ZIP file with Advanced hack ace kit it gives me an error Image not found.
Can some one plzzz help mien with this.