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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!

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.
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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!
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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.

[Q] How Do I Root My HTC Desire HD Android 2.3.5/ software 3.13.75.5 im kinda new

Hi Everybody!!
I would like to root my HTC desire HD with android version 2.3.5 & HTC sense 3.0 and software 3.13.75.5
As per the xda forums I have tried both the options
1. Using the unlock root tool.
2. using the Advance Ace hack kit tool.
Please Help

Can you explain what you did and why the advanced ace hack kit don't work for you? The advanced ace hack kit work flawless as long as you follow the effen manual to the letter.

Muikkuman said:
Can you explain what you did and why the advanced ace hack kit don't work for you? The advanced ace hack kit work flawless as long as you follow the effen manual to the letter.
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I think he's stuck on downgrading. I think AAHK isn't able to root phones running sense 3 without wiping all data.

You are absolutely right. A downgrade is needed for root and s-off which requires a full wipe.

As xxkid123 and Muikkuman have suggested, you need to downgrade before anything else.
My Desire HD resource page might help you in the future, and this thread might be what you need now. (I'm not sure. Read carefully.)

[Q] root my Desire HD without AAHK?

i was gonna just go ahead and root my Desire HD following online guides through google but that AAHK seems to be having bad things said about it.. i'm not sure, i dont understand half the things its saying
but anyway, i just want to flash a new 4.0 or 4.1 rom onto it, just need to root the thing first
any help please?

Use the hack kit despite what you may have read.
Click on my signature and check out post#7.
By the way, wrong section. Read forum rules while you are at it.
Sent from a dream.

There will always be bad things said about every method - the internet is full of fools.
Despite the very crass nature of way AAHK's """effen""" (multiple quotes because I loathe that "word") manual, it does get to the point, and if you follow it then you'll have no problems,

Well, thanks to the AAHK tool, my phone is Semi-Bricked, and im having a hard time recovering it.

humzaahmed155 said:
Well, thanks to the AAHK tool, my phone is Semi-Bricked, and im having a hard time recovering it.
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You messed up. Your fault. AAHK works perfectly if you read the manual twice before doing anything. If you go about using your own logic and pressing whatever you want then you'll mess up.
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I read the efffen manual and did everything correctly, it restored to froyo but started freezing on the HTC splash screen
I got the phone working now anyways, albeit with an old radio
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humzaahmed155 said:
I read the efffen manual and did everything correctly, it restored to froyo but started freezing on the HTC splash screen
I got the phone working now anyways, albeit with an old radio
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AHH you restore to froyo?? You are not very clever are you? Maybe you missed the part where it says not to flash a froyo RUU in a device running gingerbread..that is all over the forum and even in the guide in my signature. Also in the effen manual and in the Hack Kit site.
Besides, it does not exist such a thing as semi brick...or you are bricked or you are stuck...
To sum up, stuck at the splash screen is fully described in the troubleshooting section of the manual. What people need to know, is that the Hack Kit is not for the lazy noobs, being a noob is fine if you are wise enough to learn what does hacking your device needs and involves. There are lots of thread on that...even I have writen a guide to help noobs out. No one will do anything for you...IT IS YOUR PHONE, so do your homework and stop whining.

i have a question
i am running version 2.2 on desire hd and software number is 1.83.466.5
can i use AAHK for root

komalsaeed said:
i have a question
i am running version 2.2 on desire hd and software number is 1.83.466.5
can i use AAHK for root
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Already answered in your other thread. Do not ask the same question y different threads please.

how to s-off my dhd

i have desire hd running gingerbread. 3.2.5 i want to get the root access but unfortunately the only way I found is the ace hack kit a and as you know it retired and i found an application gingerbrake but it needs s-off so please help me to get the s-off
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Rawan 96 said:
i have desire hd running gingerbread. 3.2.5 i want to get the root access but unfortunately the only way I found is the ace hack kit a and as you know it retired and i found an application gingerbrake but it needs s-off so please help me to get the s-off
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There is no EASY way to achieve s-off as aahk is retired. But, if you are skilled enough, this is an ADVANCED method to achieve s-off - http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=411
Take note however that those method is unsupported, which means that no one is responsible to help you to understand it and help you along the process. Glevitan apparently is working on the automated s-off tools, so you can wait for it to be released. However, there is no exact time of when the tools will be released, and maybe it will never be, only he knows.
You can gain root however, using glevitan's easy root tools, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515
Make sure to read the thread carefully to understand how it works. :good:

yumm91 said:
There is no EASY way to achieve s-off as aahk is retired. But, if you are skilled enough, this is an ADVANCED method to achieve s-off - http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=411
Take note however that those method is unsupported, which means that no one is responsible to help you to understand it and help you along the process. Glevitan apparently is working on the automated s-off tools, so you can wait for it to be released. However, there is no exact time of when the tools will be released, and maybe it will never be, only he knows.
You can gain root however, using glevitan's easy root tools, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515
Make sure to read the thread carefully to understand how it works. :good:
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thank you i really appreciate it
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GEEEE fi
Is Gfree v.2 alright to use to gain sec off ON A DEVICE RUNNING a JB kernel? (3.0.62_JellyTime_42_R5-g8e08b6e-dirty) ... or is easyradiotool v2.2 any better?
I have goldcard and simunlock/SU/root already

I have no idea what those tools are. If you just want to flash a custom ROM just flash a recovery.

lol, sorry, dude - PM'd you with an explanation... going back to square one.