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[Answered] Help with my Frankenstein Froyo? 3.26.651.6 RUU now found!

Here is the RUU for 3.26.651.6
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A9AI5RM9
Ok, I have had my Evo for a while and have had it rooted with NAND unlocked and eng bootloader running cyanogenmod nightly builds. That is until yesterday when I got all willy nilly about trying to go to the stock froyo ota.
So this is a description of my willy nilly as far as I remember.
I figured I had to downgrade to 651.1 so that I could apply the incremental update so I followed an unroot back to stock tutorial and reflashed with this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
But when I tried to get the update and apply it, it failed on signature.
So I tried to follow this guide. So now I am trying to downgrade with RUU method and HTC sync.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743192
This keeps on failing even after several tries but eventually I boot back up to the rom (651.1) and the signature works and I get upgraded to 2.2!
Yay, so now I am at 2.2 with a different (locked) bootloader that comes with this OTA update. I also have stock recovery and no root now. But I also have SU app that I cant remove and some stuff just gets wonky. Like when I try to update google maps, the phone just reboots.
So what do I want?
I want some signed way of just loading the full update 651.6 without root and using the stock recovery. Or maybe an RUU file for this update that will just get me to stock froyo, no SU app none of it.
See the rom I upgraded from probably was modified more than I thought it was and thats why I am having issues.

josharmour said:
Ok, I have had my Evo for a while and have had it rooted with NAND unlocked and eng bootloader running cyanogenmod nightly builds. That is until yesterday when I got all willy nilly about trying to go to the stock froyo ota.
So this is a description of my willy nilly as far as I remember.
I figured I had to downgrade to 651.1 so that I could apply the incremental update so I followed an unroot back to stock tutorial and reflashed with this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715915
But when I tried to get the update and apply it, it failed on signature.
So I tried to follow this guide. So now I am trying to downgrade with RUU method and HTC sync.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=743192
This keeps on failing even after several tries but eventually I boot back up to the rom (651.1) and the signature works and I get upgraded to 2.2!
Yay, so now I am at 2.2 with a different (locked) bootloader that comes with this OTA update. I also have stock recovery and no root now. But I also have SU app that I cant remove and some stuff just gets wonky. Like when I try to update google maps, the phone just reboots.
So what do I want?
I want some signed way of just loading the full update 651.6 without root and using the stock recovery. Or maybe an RUU file for this update that will just get me to stock froyo, no SU app none of it.
See the rom I upgraded from probably was modified more than I thought it was and thats why I am having issues.
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Here's the RUU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695604

Oh I did not specify. I was looking for the RUU for 3.26.651.6!

Bump, just checking to see if the RUU has been released for this update?

Ok here it is!!!!
http://www.megaupload.com/?d=A9AI5RM9

[Q] how to improve HTC DHD step by step

Hello!
I now have a DHD with original sense ROM, i want to root it and flash a faster kernel without changing original ROM. What should i do, and what kernel are you suggesting?

You need visionary app to root it. Then get either radio s-off or hboot s-off. There are excellent guides in the development section. I'd post links but I'm mobile right now and its a pita.
Best kernel for sense roms is the buzz kernel, I prefer version 1.06 as the later releases are based on the Cyanogenmod kernel source which isn't as good with the sense roms.
Sent from my Gingerbread eating Desire HD.

dr.m0x said:
You need visionary app to root it. Then get either radio s-off or hboot s-off. There are excellent guides in the development section. I'd post links but I'm mobile right now and its a pita.
Best kernel for sense roms is the buzz kernel, I prefer version 1.06 as the later releases are based on the Cyanogenmod kernel source which isn't as good with the sense roms.
Sent from my Gingerbread eating Desire HD.
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Can you please post links of rootguide and flashing kernel?
do i have to install recovery flasher to flash a kernel?
is it better that i use kernel update utility?

Ok back at my laptop so:
If you want radio s-off go here.
If you want hboot s-off go here.
Radio s-off will allow you to install a custom recovery and flash a custom kernel.
Hboot s-off will allow you to use the kernel update utility or flash from fastboot a new kernel.

@dr.m0x, I am on stock ROM (1.32.405.6) right now and stock kernel (2.6.32.21) and
- I have perm root
- I have done S-Off (with One click Radio tool)
- I am on stock ROM 1.32.405.6 (I have not installed any custom roms)
- I have backed up my stock ROm via Clockwork Recovery (just in case)
If I flash a custom kernel (with jkoljo's Kernel Update Utility or with anything else) and want to back to my original Kernel can I use my back up ROM and install it via Clockwork Recovery?
Or Is there another easy way

[Q] OTA fails with a red triangle

I have an unbranded T-Mobile Desire HD running 1.32 it has full root with S=off, CID is standard tmobile and the standard recovery – the rom is intact no apps have been removed.
I have downloaded the OTA 102 mb it verifies ok but on boot fails about 10% into the update. I guess it is verifying something before proceeding with the update. It fails with a red triangle centre screen with a red exclamation mark
Does anyone know why the update stops with a red warning triangle and I have to take the battery out to restart the phone.

Hi
I have the same problem but my DHD was never branded ,never rooted, i already did a factory reset no app was removed.
I also get the red triangle after that if push POWER + VOLUME UP i get Android system recovery screen
where i can see the following
Verifying current system ...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/customize/CID/HTC__12.xml" ,"some long code", "long code again")
E:Error in /sdcard/download/OTA_Ace_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2_36_405_8_R-1_32_405_6_release_187434em4h8vxqx0xssxyf.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
There is a menu here you can reboot it no more battery removal at least.
My Software info
2.2
Baseband version
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel version
2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build number
1.32.405.6 CL278359
Software number
1.32.405.6
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
Any idea what to do?

Try deleting the OTA file from your sdcard and downloading it again, maybe it just didnt download properly, so some files are damaged.

@starfish. The ota won't work if your rooted. You have two options 1) ruu back to stock *no root* then apply the update but will be rootless 2) flash a rooted stock gingerbread Rom(my recommendation)
@night. The download my be corrupted. Try deleting it and download and apply the ota
Sent from my TARDIS using XDA App

marsdta said:
@night. The download my be corrupted. Try deleting it and download and apply the ota
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I did this no progress .
Any 1 can give me a direct dl link for this if that dont help i can at least confirm if its a download problem or not.
thx

CodeNameUnknown1 said:
Try deleting the OTA file from your sdcard and downloading it again, maybe it just didnt download properly, so some files are damaged.
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Just to save everyone some time - nope, re-downloading won't work. If you've rooted you're phone, HTC has taken a rather cavalier attitude towards installing this update.
Still taking a bash at it, but for now the only dependable methods of getting this to work is either downloading and flashing a stock RUU, or downloading and flashing a ROM that's already got the 2.3 update installed.
Please note that, in either of these scenarios, you won't have root access anymore. So far, trying to root via Visionary on 2.3 hasn't been successful - fails on temproot. Haven't tried manually rooting it yet.
Also as noted on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084381
Be careful when reverting to factory default on 2.3 - there seems to be an option for clearing the SD Card as well.

I do have a couple of frozen apps - I'll unfreeze them and try again
but from what is said it seems that if I:
1 un-root 1.32 (using visionary) and leave s=off
2 then the update should install.
3 I can them use ginger-break to get root again and then perm root?

Nightdrift said:
Hi
I have the same problem but my DHD was never branded ,never rooted, i already did a factory reset no app was removed.
I also get the red triangle after that if push POWER + VOLUME UP i get Android system recovery screen
where i can see the following
Verifying current system ...
assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/customize/CID/HTC__12.xml" ,"some long code", "long code again")
E:Error in /sdcard/download/OTA_Ace_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2_36_405_8_R-1_32_405_6_release_187434em4h8vxqx0xssxyf.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
There is a menu here you can reboot it no more battery removal at least.
My Software info
2.2
Baseband version
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel version
2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build number
1.32.405.6 CL278359
Software number
1.32.405.6
Browser version
Webkit 3.1
Any idea what to do?
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My error is the same as your yet I am root s-off

It seems that status 7 failures maybe a version mix issue - old nexus thread
Same as before. After you go through the steps and reboot, you will be at 2.3.2. Here is where things get interesting. It seems that you need another update. Its for people who get the “Status 7″ error.
This is mostly due to a firmware (those who have: GRH78C or GRH78). Here you will need to apply the LAST UPDATE, the same way you applied update1 and update2:
http://blog.vpetkov.net/2011/03/11/google-nexus-s-update-manually-to-2-3-1-2-3-2-and-2-3-3/
So I don't think this oto is gonna work

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059563
Starfish you can try this rom. Its the stock gingerbread update rooted.
Sent from my TARDIS using XDA App

OK after some reading and with starfish's link, I think night falls under the mixed version issues some people had on the nexus. Some people were not able to jump directly to the newest update (2.3 to 2.3.4). They had to update in steps. From your post you are on build 1.32. I think you need to jump up to the 1.7x/1.8x/1.9x ota before going up to gingerbread.
But thanks to andyharney you can ruu up gingerbread.
Here's is his link to the gingerbread ruu. Just rename it and.flash through hboot. This way though will erase everything so make.sure to back up stuff
http://www.iloveabath.co.uk/index.php?dir=RUUs/
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There is no need to flash the RUU if you're on stock firmware and rooted (running clockworkmod that is). With little modifications to the update zip it can be flashed without problems and root will pertain. I've done it myself 10 days ago. I'll write up the guide for you in an hour or so.

marsdta said:
OK after some reading and with starfish's link, I think night falls under the mixed version issues some people had on the nexus. Some people were not able to jump directly to the newest update (2.3 to 2.3.4). They had to update in steps. From your post you are on build 1.32. I think you need to jump up to the 1.7x/1.8x/1.9x ota before going up to gingerbread.
But thanks to andyharney you can ruu up gingerbread.
Here's is his link to the gingerbread ruu. Just rename it and.flash through hboot. This way though will erase everything so make.sure to back up stuff
http://www.iloveabath.co.uk/index.php?dir=RUUs/
Sent from my TARDIS using XDA App
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Thanks...... are these prerooted?

The RUU has to be run from a windows machine. Renaming it will not work.
I do however have the OTA file on my site now. You can find that HERE.
Not sure if you have to rename it to update.zip or leave it as it is, but you flash it in bootloader/recovery.

Hi Starfish I had the same problem had to unroot and get S-OFF to get the 2.3 update via OTA. Now obviously have 2.3 Gingerbread but with unrooted and S-ON.
Your best bet is to flash with 2.3 RUU as you have S-OFF and then use Ginger break to root so then you will have 2.3 that's S-OFF and rooted still.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

The first link is prerooted gingerbread that you can flash through cwr
The second link is non rooted for nights issues
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ToneyEricsson said:
Hi Starfish I had the same problem had to unroot and get S-OFF to get the 2.3 update via OTA. Now obviously have 2.3 Gingerbread but with unrooted and S-ON.
Your best bet is to flash with 2.3 RUU as you have S-OFF and then use Ginger break to root so then you will have 2.3 that's S-OFF and rooted still.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Thanks ... I want to keep root so this sounds like th best option

flashed 2.3 RUU from Andy's site kept my S-OFF and then used Ginger break to root
So now have 2.3 with S-OFF and root.
thanks for the advice guys

Same problem
Hi all,
I am having the same problem, get red triangle everytime I try to update my DHD.
My phone is rooted using Visionary, but I don't follow what has been said (complicated).
Is there a guide of what has been written in this thread?
Any comments would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

marsdta said:
OK after some reading and with starfish's link, I think night falls under the mixed version issues some people had on the nexus. Some people were not able to jump directly to the newest update (2.3 to 2.3.4). They had to update in steps. From your post you are on build 1.32. I think you need to jump up to the 1.7x/1.8x/1.9x ota before going up to gingerbread.
But thanks to andyharney you can ruu up gingerbread.
Here's is his link to the gingerbread ruu. Just rename it and.flash through hboot. This way though will erase everything so make.sure to back up stuff
http://www.iloveabath.co.uk/index.php?dir=RUUs/
Sent from my TARDIS using XDA App
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Go to the link above download RUU_Ace_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE_2.36.405.8_R_Radio_12.54.60.25_26.09.04.11_M2_release_187331_signed.exe
Check the MD5 is correct
Make sure you hve HTC sync installed on your PC and then run the exe. This will prompt you through the process.
This process will wipe the phone but not the SD. Your market app will install again once you have setup your gmail etc.

cannot install new kernel

i've tried to install a kernel on my desire z with ckockwork recovery, but after reboot i still have the old kernel... :/
tried this one http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...or-desire-hd-z-and-mytouch-4g-overclock-cifs/ and that one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847672
stock rom
phone is rooted
gingerbread 2.3.3
kernel: 2.6.35.10
build number 2.42.405.2

graf_schokola said:
i've tried to install a kernel on my desire z with ckockwork recovery, but after reboot i still have the old kernel... :/
tried this one http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...or-desire-hd-z-and-mytouch-4g-overclock-cifs/ and that one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847672
stock rom
phone is rooted
gingerbread 2.3.3
kernel: 2.6.35.10
build number 2.42.405.2
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Are you fully rooted with s-off?
What steps did you take to install it?
What errors showed, if any?
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App

graf_schokola said:
i've tried to install a kernel on my desire z with ckockwork recovery, but after reboot i still have the old kernel... :/
tried this one http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile...or-desire-hd-z-and-mytouch-4g-overclock-cifs/ and that one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=847672
stock rom
phone is rooted
gingerbread 2.3.3
kernel: 2.6.35.10
build number 2.42.405.2
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Rather than that version of Unity, see here for the most up to date one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1121937

i have s-on but unlocked it with htc's unlock bootloader. how do i get s-off?

You can't get s-off yet with that method, we still need to figure it out.
To flash a kernel, pull the boot.img from the zip you want to flash, and use fastboot mode and 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' to flash the kernel.
-Nipqer
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hey nipqer,
hey guys,
I'm a noob and whatI wanted to do is having root,
i've succeeded with the htc official boot unlocker (didn't knew it was that crappy)
and using supertool (with zergrush exploit method)
now that i'm less of a noob , I 've found out that I don't have s-off
so you are 100% positive when you're saying it's not possible to have it?
is it the reason why when I want to save my current rom in rom manager it shows me a red !
and tells me: “e:can't open /cache/recovery/command”?
I want to install a new kernel for overclocking, do you confirm that what you are saying is the only method for my situation?
"to flash a kernel, pull the boot.img from the zip you want to flash, and use fastboot mode and 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' to flash the kernel."
thanks a lot.

The red triangle with ! is the stock recovery.
The htcdev method keeps recovery and boot locked, unless you flash it via fastboot.
So pulling a boot.img and 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' is the only way
(though I have heard of someone working on a recovery to defeat protection, no idea how its coming along though)
-Nipqer

thanks a lot for your answer, so that's why I can't save with rom manager right?
another question before I flash my boot.img, because i want to be sure and I didn't found a clear answer yet..
can I get a boot.img extracted from any rom for Desire z ,i'm thinking about a virtuous unity for exemple...
will that work or do I have to get a special kernel?
do I risk a brick flashing that way?
thanks

Yeah that's why rom manager won't flash a recovery.
I really advise you to use the kernel that came with the rom.
Though most aosp kernels will work with other aosp roms, and same with sense (doubt sense 2 will work with sense 3.x and such like)
Also, you may have to replace certain files in the rom for everything to work (wifi, camera, etc)
There is no brick risk
-Nipqer

ok thanks
so you advice that I dont flash the kernel at all?
what I understand is that it's way too different from the original Rom, right?
I've got a couple more questions for you if you don't mind
what if it's from a ROM that's close to sense, like the VIRTUOUS SENSE ?
and is it possible to save my kernel as a backup or not ?
it's really a pain in the ass as I only want to overclock my DZ a bit...
And I really hope someone finds a solution for that S-ON problem with the official HTC unlocker...
thanks a lot again!

Well instead of flashing just a new kernel and staying on stock rom, I'd say change the whole rom.
Virtuous Sense is just an optimized stock rom, it is real nice if you want to stay as close to stock as possible.
Though the kernel should work, if you don't want to change rom.
As for backing up your kernel, you should be able to backup boot in recovery. It's just reflashing it which is a bit of an issue.
I'm pretty sure the next version of 4ext recovery will have a feature to allow boot.img to be flashed from recovery.
how do you mean, s-on problem? If you want to get s-off you can relock your bootloader, downgrade and run gfree
-Nipqer

ok then ,I have to agree on a whole new rom as well as it makes a lot more sense.
thing is ,for some reason I'd like to backup and be able to restore my original kernel, I like the idea of coming back to stock, so I guess I will wait for 4ext.
stupid question: is it possible to have several recoveries?
I mean I already have clockworkmod recovery.
I'm talking about the lack of S-OFF for the HTC official method (it was easy but it sucks) maybe I will find some time to apply the XDA method some day...downgrades kept me from doing it(yeah I know ,I'm not the same to feel that stupid
thanks

When you downgrade its only to exploit a loophole to let you permenently root your phone. Once rooted you will then be able to upgrade to many roms, all of which will be an upgrade. As for two recoveries not at the same time but you can always change to 4ext or what have you
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ok thanks for the reply...
for the recovery,it seems that with the 4ext updater tool even if I install a recovery from there, it's still clockworkmod...there is also 2 versions with newer recoveries for the pro one??
gonna flash it manually...
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Nipqer said:
Well instead of flashing just a new kernel and staying on stock rom, I'd say change the whole rom.
Virtuous Sense is just an optimized stock rom, it is real nice if you want to stay as close to stock as possible.
Though the kernel should work, if you don't want to change rom.
-Nipqer
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well ,I just flashed the boot.img alone form virtuous sense,It's nice because I have overclocking now
what isn't that nice is that it seems that the Wifi doesn't work any more...any idea?

A full wipe and reflash may cure your wifi problem
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium

thanks a lot,thing is I flashed the kernel only,so i guess it only works with a full rom install
I would have loved to find a kernel that's close to sense 2.1 with overclock...

The kernel may not fully be compatible with your rom, maybe try a similar custom rom with the kernel supported by the dev or try a diffrent kernel to flash over existing rom
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium

Sorry about the little bit of offtopic, but I think it will be alright if I ask it here...
So, how do you flash kernel? Is it just a .zip file that can be flashed from recovery (I have S-OFF)? And will that erase all my apps and data if I already use custom ROM?

Can't flash roms on Incredible

I'm trying to flash roms on an Incredible which has a locked bootloader. I tried unrevoked3 to unlock the bootloader but it tells me my firmware is too new.
Currently the phone has
Android 2.3.4 (stock)
Baseband 2.15.10.-7.07
Kernel 2.6.35.13
Build 4.08.605.2
Pri 1.28_002
Is there any way to get this done?

Try this: http://androidforums.com/incredible-all-things-root/427344-how-root-2-3-4-downgrade-get-s-off.html
This is what I used to root an S-OFF my dinc awhile back.
It requires having (with drivers installed) adb, grabbing a copy of an older unrevoked, downgrading, rooting/gaining s-off, then finally flashing a custom recovery (thus being able to install a rom such as cyanogen, my fav (for the moment)), among other things.
Its a process, but trust me, its worth it. As far as I know this is the only way to Root ans S-OFF a dinc w/ the latest firmware. You'll probably want to set aside a day for this. (mostly because you'll be having way to much fun flashing different roms, I know I did).
Just make sure to read the thread, to make sure you know exactly what your doing.

Actually if your on the new 1.02 hboot follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506258

cmlusco said:
Actually if your on the new 1.02 hboot follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1506258
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That guide is based off the one I posted by scotty85 over at android fourms. Same thing, execpt scotty gave much more through instructions.
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