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I need the help of an expert!
I did the unrevoked root, which I misread (apparently) thinking that it did a backup of my current rom. Then I tried to flash pre-rooted stock 2.2 and upon reboot it's stuck at carrier screen (Alltel).
I decided to reload stock, but as I said I was apparently mistaken about unrevoked doing a backup.
Is the device bricked? Any rom I try to flash doesn't work. I can boot into recovery, i can mount usb, but that's it.
My ultimate goal would be to put rooted (or unrooted then root afterward) 2.2 on the phone. At this point I'd settle for 2.1 so the phone... works...
I aint no expert I'm afraid, but just a thought...
did you do a factory wipe/cache wipe/dalvick wipe before you flashed?
On my first attempt, I forgot and ended up stuck on the bootscreen.
I had a similar problem before, can't mount as usb, sd card does not work. You may want to try out the steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691639 . This worked for me.
Thanks,
I did do a data wipe, cache and dalvik wipe prior to flashing. I've gone through the full process a couple of times including battery pulls after reboot and hang.
I have usb mount through recovery (whatever recovery unrevoked placed on it). I can access my sd card through usb, I just don't know how to get this phone back to stock. I would be happy with almost any daily use rom at this point...
If you want to go back to stock you need to look for the RUU (stock Rom) for your carrier.
If you search this forum there is a thread somewhere which lists all the new RUU's
here it is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
Here's some phone info (in case it helps)
BRAVOC DVT2 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.98.0000
MICROP-051e
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-2.05.10.00.11
If you find the correct RUU for your carrier then follow these instructions to revert back to stock
http://theunlockr.com/2010/06/07/how-to-unroot-the-htc-desire/
Thank you. Was not aware of RUU's for download, searching now.
Do you know if a Verizon RUU would work with Alltel? I only ask because I'm not finding the Alltel RUU... Perhaps my search terms could be better? I'm searching "Alltel Desire RUU"
Update-RUU
Ok, I found an RUU file, for my Alltel CDMA HTC Desire....
But it's exe? And the instructions I read tell me to plug my usb and (in the android interface) select "htc sync" for how it should connect. I don't have any UI, because I don't have an OS! Thoughts on how I could use this file or should I keep looking for a zip to flash?
When it says HTC Sync, it means the program you download from HTC. The one for syncing your phone. Go to the HTC site and you will find it on the download page.
Edit: Ah I see what you are saying! Not sure on what to do if you can't select HTC Sync on your phone. Maybe try running the RUU.exe and see what happens?? Sorry if this doesn't help
Just a thought, the ROM's you are trying to flash, they are for CDMA Bravo and not the UK ROM's ?
Yes CDMA Bravo
thanks though.
Maybe take a look at this thread. It tells you how to remove the ROM from the RUU so that you can put it on to your SD card and flash it from recovery. (at least I think that is what it does?
Edit: Sorry!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10509780&postcount=102
I also read somewhere that if you put the phone into Fastboot , then connect to your PC and run the RUU.exe, it should work if you are S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842703
THAT SOUNDS AWESOME.. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! Would you post the link though?
Perfect! This extracting the ROM worked! Tried everything again with newer version of unrevoked (had one downloaded to hhd, idk why it didn't occur to me to check for updates). Now running Cyanogen 6.1
Now if I can just figure out how to get the auto-backlight adjustments to not be so dim most of the time...
Excellent, glad you got it working again
Once you've played with CM6, you should try CM7, its good enough for daily use. In fact I use the nightly's (this ROM flashing becomes a bit addictive after a while)
Hi,
soon, I will get my ordered HTC Desire from Amazon Germany. Hope it's not a Desire with Hboot Version > 0.92. Amazon descriped it as an Android 2.1 version. Is it possible that Android 2.1 comes with a non rootable bootloader > 0.93, worst case version 1.06 ?
For example. Hope I will get a Desire with a 0.92 Hboot and root it successfully, what will happen when the phone is rebooting. Is it updating automatically to Android 2.2 after it get connected and maybe lost the root access. Have read about this in some boards.
I think I have to flash a custom rom after rooting the device before I go online? Maybe these questions are stupid but I need to know the right steps to get the full potential out of my new phone.
Which custom rom is preferable? LeeDrOiD V3.0.2, CyanogenMod-7 ..?
Thank you in advance
shredman
Sup Shredman
I got a Desire with HBOOT 0.93, I can assure you it is completely rootable, I rooted with unrEVOked and the 1st ROM I tried was StarBurst, very awesome ROM.
I assume you want a gingerbread ROM, thus your asking for a deciding factor between CyanogenMod7 Or LeeDrOid 3.0.2, my advice is this if you like Sense UI, LeeDrOid if you don’t CyanogenMod7.
Check out Desire Android Development and check out the other options available.
Hope This Helps
1.06? Where did that come from? As far as I'm aware at least the bootloader only goes up to 0.93.1 which is prob rootable and S-Offable. If you do have a stupid bootloader, just use an RUU then root but I doubt you will have to worry about it. You will be fine. All you need to do is you can update from Eclair to Froyo and then root, it does not matter at all. Also, when I got my phone with Eclair, it came with bootloader 0.80.
You are worrying for no reason. All you need is to just download Unrevoked, the lastest one (if that doesn't work get the previous version). Don't forget the drivers either if your on Windows
1.06 bootloaders are only on CDMA Desires, not GSM. So far, all GSM Desires are rootable.
Is there a way to root with a 1.06 bootloader?
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Not yet. Follow Unrevoked's site, they'll put up an update if possible.
seclm193 said:
Is there a way to root with a 1.06 bootloader?
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That's my fear that I could get a Desire Phone from the stock that has this 1.06 bootloader. I read about it in some other forums that Desires are delivered with this newer bootloader, maybe htc did that to prevent (for a while) such rooting and flashing custom roms?
My Desire is on way now, hope I will get a rootable device tomorrow. As far as I know, I need to do the following
1. Unrevoke the Desire with linux or windows. I use linux.
2. Load a custom rom
How can I backup the entire image that comes out of the box before I start to root the desire ?
Regards
frank alias shredman
shredman said:
That's my fear that I could get a Desire Phone from the stock that has this 1.06 bootloader. I read about it in some other forums that Desires are delivered with this newer bootloader, maybe htc did that to prevent (for a while) such rooting and flashing custom roms?
My Desire is on way now, hope I will get a rootable device tomorrow. As far as I know, I need to do the following
1. Unrevoke the Desire with linux or windows. I use linux.
2. Load a custom rom
How can I backup the entire image that comes out of the box before I start to root the desire ?
Regards
frank alias shredman
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You don't need to worry to receive CMDA Desire with 1.06 unless you are from the USA If you are from Europe you should deffinitely be ok
And you don't need to backup too, you can later flash official RUUs, the original Desire firmware...you can however use the nandroid backup once you root your phone, to backup your current rom if you deceide to test a new one
I'm relieved to hear that. I've only one question about the roms. I want to flash a fast and stable rom that don't need app2sd to move application to the sd card. I think it's integrated in rom version > 2.1 (froyo) ?
Regards
Frank
cyanogen cm7
but im with rcmixs v07.
shredman said:
I'm relieved to hear that. I've only one question about the roms. I want to flash a fast and stable rom that don't need app2sd to move application to the sd card. I think it's integrated in rom version > 2.1 (froyo) ?
Regards
Frank
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IMO, you shouldn't even be thinking about rooting until you know what you're doing. Sounds like you don't know a lot about Android at present so read a lot and ONLY ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU CAN'T FIND AN ANSWER. Chances are everything you will need to ask has already been answered
Just enjoy the phone first and worry about the rest later
Help, the phone is now in bootloop ???
What a damn ****. Got my phone, rooted it with linux and the first problem is that nandroid backup is not starting. I startet it manual, then backup the phone and now it wont start anymore. The phone is in a boot loop. What a fu...
Here the data of my desire.
Bravo PVT4 Ship S-On
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
Touch Panel-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
AUG 10 2010
I believe that I got one from this new hardware revision that is not rootable. I'm really pissed of now, what can I do. I don't know how I can recover it to shipped off version. Hope I can recover it to send it back. What is wrong with this thing?
Regards
Frank
I have the same HBoot and am rooted
You've not got full root or else it would be S-Off. Have you flashed a recovery? Easiest way to get a nandroid back up. Either AmonRa 2.0.1 or CWM 2.5.1.8 (I think, other earlier version don't work with your HBoot, and stay away from 3.0.0.5 for now). Then you need to alpharev to get S-Off. Troll the forum you can find all this info, but you do have to go cautiously with this HBoot, only specific methods work imo.
AmonRa 2.0.1 | PVT4 40000 S-Off Alpharev 1.8| HBoot 0.93.1000 | Radio 5.17.05.08 | LeeDroid 3.0.2 (A2SD) | HTC Desire A8181 | UOT Kitchen Mods
Hi ghalalb,
now, I successful restored the nandroid backup with the installed clockwork mod 2.5.0.7. Vol - and Powerbutton, switch to Recovery, then clockwork mod came up .. restore, reboot, ok.
The Desire is alive. Is it real rooted (or not ) ? Thats the question ? The supervisor icon is available. First, I saved the content from the original sd card with (clockwork mod an backups), then partitioned the card with gparted to 2,2 GB fat32, 1,5 ext4 and restored the content back to the fat32 partition.
What now ? Is it not possible to flash a custom rom like clock hd-v10 with the installed clockwork mod ? Do I need to change the clockwork mod with AmonRa 2.0.1 ? The nandroid backups are not compatible with the AmonRa tool !
If something goes wrong, a restore of the old clockwork mod backups is not possible. I don't know what I have to do now. I don't want to make a mistake that is not reversible.
Regards
Frank
Hi Frank
You seem to be confusing your self as you don’t really know much about what your getting your self into. If you root your device with unrEVOked it should by default install clockwork recovery, once this is installed you don’t need Amon RA as a recovery as clockwork does the same thing and it is merely a matter of preference. Clockwork recovery backups cant be restored with Amon RA and vice versa. I am using clockwork recovery and I flash a new ROM every 3 to 4 days just to try different things and to see which ROM does what I need it to do. I usually end up back on ReflexTSense as I feel this ROM suits my user needs.
You seem to be getting used to using recovery and flashing ROM’s, you can use clockwork to flash any ROM. You have partitioned your card correctly and for apps to SD so now all you need to do is flash a ROM.
I recommend you try AuraxTSense as a first ROM, its very stable and blazing fast.
After you download the ROM put it in the root of your SD, the root of you SD means, not in a folder just in the SD when you double click on the removeable disc/SD in my computer (don’t know what its called in linux) that is the root of the SD. Once that is does, reboot your device into recovery, make a nandroid backup of your current working ROM.
Then follow the steps
• Go to wipe data/factory reset – select using trackball and let it do its thing
• Go to install zip from sdcard – select using trackball
• Go to toggle signature verification – select using trackball – NOTE: on your screen it should say “Signature Check: Disabled – If its says enabled make sure it says Disabled
• Go to choose zip from sdcard – select using trackball
• Go to AuraxTSense – select using trackball
Now its going to install the ROM and once its done its going to bring you back to a screen that says “reboot system now” - select using trackball. Don’t worry about installing the latest radio as your phone came with it installed.
Your phone should reboot and the ROM will now install and this take 5 to 12 mins before its complete if not just be patient, you know it has been a success when you get the white hTC screen with the with the green hTC logo followed by a white hTC screen with green dots that says “hTC quietly brilliant” in black it will sit on that screen for a while and the screen will go dull. When it is done the screen with go bright and boot into Android.
I hope this helps you to get your 1st ROM installed and running, I’ll check back every now and again and post your progress as I am committing my self to help you through this.
i am also going to buy a Desire, i would like to root it. so any hboot or android version should i be aware of? what should i look out for?
i am new in android so pardon my noob question.
I can see that more is possible when you s-off but I need to know some things before I look at doing it:
Is it better to start from scratch: i.e unroot, re-root using unrevoked, THEN s-off my phone?
Will any AMOLED WWE RUU be good enough to unroot? (if its beter that i do)
For those of you reading this that have done it, which method do you reccomend? (Virtualbox, CD or whatever)
Thank you for any and all replies, I've already ruined one phone on my contract (i tried to OEM update after rooting stock rom :/) and i REEEEALLY don't wanna have to go thru that again. Honestly any and all tips other than answers to my questions are most welcome!
**Matty Matt**
Was your phone on Orange FW when you got it? If so, you'll need a gold card to flash a non-Orange RUU. If you're OK with this, use this one:
http://www.multiupload.com/LEJCW182AH
I'd say do a nandroid backup of what you've got, go back to stock and reroot then S-OFF and then restore your backup.
As for doing the S-OFF, burn it to a CD and boot PC from the CD
Matty Matt said:
I can see that more is possible when you s-off but I need to know some things before I look at doing it:
Is it better to start from scratch: i.e unroot, re-root using unrevoked, THEN s-off my phone?
Will any AMOLED WWE RUU be good enough to unroot? (if its beter that i do)
For those of you reading this that have done it, which method do you reccomend? (Virtualbox, CD or whatever)
Thank you for any and all replies, I've already ruined one phone on my contract (i tried to OEM update after rooting stock rom :/) and i REEEEALLY don't wanna have to go thru that again. Honestly any and all tips other than answers to my questions are most welcome!
**Matty Matt**
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1) You won't need to unroot, I S-OFF'd when I was using Oxygen RC1 and it was unaffected.
2) Any WWE RUU should suffice, but you won't need to unroot.
3)CD is by far, far, far the easiest method.
thanks for that, and thanks for the link! I believe there's also a TUT on theunlockr.com that I found with some tips too.
EDIT: thanks Kalavere so at the moment it's CD: 2 USB and Virtualbox: 0 LOL
+1 for not unrooting. In fact have a read of this thread I posted when I was trying to s-off. Never did get to the bottom of it, but it seems something in rooting stock rom and creating a goldcard stopped me from doing it.
Once I flashed a custom rom it was fine!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=987739
Yes CD method for sure.
Interesting, so by the looks of things it would save me hassle by not un-rooting! right well I think i'm gonna give this a bash this weekend/tonight depending when i have more time. Keep the advice/experiences coming guys!
It's not the hassle, it's just I prefer to do things properly and I've never had any issues doing it from stock. As said, do a nandroid before you unroot and you'll be good to go back to the ROM you're currently using once you're all done
Here is a fool proof how-to guide from DicsoHero over a MoDaCo, he helped me S-OFF my Desire back in December, it might be of use to you.
DiscoHero said:
AlphaRev 1.5 How To Get S-OFF
I am writing this from memory as I S-OFFed my phone sometime ago but here is how to do it. No responsibility if you brick your phone. This process is dangerous and may brick your phone so if you do not have a good reason to do it or do not know what it is, don't do it! Your phone should be already rooted for this to work.
1. Go to http://alpharev.nl/
2. Download AlphaRev 1.5 HBOOT reflash utility (first download link on the page)
3. Burn to CD / put on USD Stick using UNetbootin / Create VM (CD is the preferred way to do it ... "safer")
4. Boot computer from CD/USB while the phone is DISCONNECTED!
5. When prompted connect phone to computer using USB cable and follow instructions. Phone doesn't have to be in fastboot or anything, the program will reboot your phone for you. There are three steps to the entire process. Once you press enter and aknowledge that the process may brick you phone ... go make tea/coffee as it will take 10-15 minutes. DO NOT DISCONNECT your phone from the computer under any circumstances UNLESS EXPLICITLY TOLD THAT IT IS OK TO DO SO or you WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE!
6. Eventually you will be prompted to press any key to shut down the computer, that your S-OFF was a success and that you can enjoy your phone to the fullest now. Your phone will be in fastboot mode (if I remember correctly or may be rebooted fully). To check if you have S-OFF boot into fastboot and it should say ***AlphaRev*** and your HBOOT should be 0.93.001 now as in the screenshots posted above. Your splash boot image would have also changed (Search XDA for how to change your splash1 as it is doable in a few easy steps with "any" image).
Voila, you have S-OFF. You ROM should remain as is (the process only replaces HBOOT) while your recovery may or may not be there.
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go back to stock with a RUU.
i tried to S-OFF while running GingerVillain and it didnt work, i thought i bricked my phone since it went past -STEP 3 DONT PULL BATTERY OR YOU WILL BRICK THE DEVICE- and it stopped working so i pulled the battery
then went to stock and rooted and S-OFFed without any problems
well as other replies, don't need to unroot But makes sure that the stock rooted rom you are running the process S-Off is using the folder /data of your system so it's advice not use data2sd or whatever 2sd... more there
I used the usb boot, takes 5 minutes only, rooted stock rom 2.29...
Virtualbox is probably the safest method, but is does take a lot more setup
AmonRa 2.0.1 | PVT4 40000 S-Off Alpharev 1.8| HBoot 0.93.1000 | Radio 5.17.05.08 | LeeDroid 3.0.2 (A2SD) | HTC Desire A8181 | UOT Kitchen Mods
I had my eyes on installing RunneyMede Version 6.03 which was posted by sebastiaan here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1315961
So I started rooting my phone which I had successfully done then I downloaded unrevoked forever in order to gain S-OFF but since I was too stupid and reckless to actually check if it was compatible with my Htc desire I tried to install it and didnt even it check if it did turn S-OFF which it didnt.
So I downloaded the ROM and installed it but unfortunately I keep getting stuck at the ROM intro with no way of getting back.
I have a HTC desire (GSM) I tried almost everything I could think of and No I was reckless not to do a backup before starting so I have no way of restoring my phone before that. and it keeps replaying the intro, I also tried to restore to factory settings but after I do it keeps giving me an "Android" in the screen which comes and goes but nothing happens. but I did a backup when the ROM wasnt working incase I screw up again.
Please I seriously need help and I know I was stupid and reckless but I've come here hoping to find someone to save me.
PS:I thought of using revoloutinary to reroot and install S-OFF (if possible) but I'm not sure of what that may do to the phone since its already been rooted.
Thank you in advance
Bravo PVT3 SHIP S-On
HBOOT- 0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Well you dont need S-OFF in order to flash the rom, you probably forgot to create an ext-4 partition on your SD card.
Well you might be right
I'll try to partition them using recovery since I cant even open the phone fully so I'll do my best and I hope this works
Good luck with that, check out this tutorial on how to create a sd ext partition via windows (scroll down for the english version). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927512
that link would be of tremendous help
I tried partitioning using recovery but I had clockworkmod v2.5 and I cant seem to partition with it as I've found that it bricks some phones
I'll do my best with this link and if it works I'll be able to run the rom and work if not then I'll try to use an old version of it which can work with S-ON and when I open the mobile I would restore to factory settings and redo the entire process but right this time
thanks for your help so far I'll keep you updated
EvertorN said:
Good luck with that, check out this tutorial on how to create a sd ext partition via windows (scroll down for the english version). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=927512
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from the link best use the gparted guide (post 3), it's often recommended by the pros here as there's less chance of error.
sorry now if im hijacking your thread but i have a few questions too...
i rooted my phone with the program called "unrevoked" (i think) for almost a year ago, i currently have the CWM revovery (it has a green and very simlpe) and it is S-ON. I run on the Miuiandroid rom now but i have been thinking about the same as you mention in this thread by sebasitaan... is it just to wipe and install as i did when i flashed to miui from CM7???
and the last one, is there a way of getting the 4ext recovery with touch on my phone...? Bravo PVT1 ship S-ON...?
thanks!
NitroSvennen said:
sorry now if im hijacking your thread but i have a few questions too...
i rooted my phone with the program called "unrevoked" (i think) for almost a year ago, i currently have the CWM revovery (it has a green and very simlpe) and it is S-ON. I run on the Miuiandroid rom now but i have been thinking about the same as you mention in this thread by sebasitaan... is it just to wipe and install as i did when i flashed to miui from CM7???
and the last one, is there a way of getting the 4ext recovery with touch on my phone...? Bravo PVT1 ship S-ON...?
thanks!
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there are dedicated FAQ links from that page, suggest you read through those!
NitroSvennen said:
sorry now if im hijacking your thread but i have a few questions too...
i rooted my phone with the program called "unrevoked" (i think) for almost a year ago, i currently have the CWM revovery (it has a green and very simlpe) and it is S-ON. I run on the Miuiandroid rom now but i have been thinking about the same as you mention in this thread by sebasitaan... is it just to wipe and install as i did when i flashed to miui from CM7???
and the last one, is there a way of getting the 4ext recovery with touch on my phone...? Bravo PVT1 ship S-ON...?
thanks!
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When you changing rom do full wipe for updating rom just cache and dalvik (must be the same base)
About 4ext you need to be s-off (look for alpharev if hboot is 0.93 and lower or revolutionary 0.93-1.02)
Well I partitioned the sd card
tried to reinstall and left it to boot and it did boot and get to the android but thing is theres nothing in lock screen and when I open (not sure how) it keeps giving me the message "com.htc.bg has stopped unexpectedly please try again" EVERY 2 SECS so I cant do **** and since its asking me to actually sign into google and start the entire process i cant do factory reset.
any ideas?
SUCCESSS!!!!!!!!!!!
i rebooted and it worked
thanks everton without your help I wouldnt have been able to do anything
Np man, glad to hear it worked.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Hello,
I recently bought an used Desire Z (euorpean version) and it had a Cyagenmod on it, but I don't like that and wanted to install a Stock rom. I've downloaded this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1169004 (the second one) started the phone in Bootloader, went into recovery, wiped all caches and data, installed the zip from the zip and restarted it. It loaded but couldn't pass the htc screen, so I thought it could be a good idea to flash the boot.img via fastboot but that also didn't help (I waited about 30minutes but nothing happened).
I already rooted a Samsung S5something, a htc Desire HD and a htc evo 3d but I'm really stuck with this one.
Here are the infos from the bootloader:
Vision PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.84.2000
MICROP-0425
RADIO-26.02.01.15_M2
eMMC-boot
Sep 8 2010,15:56:38
System Info:
SN-SH16MRT00535
LCD-SO
Touch Panel-Atmel224_20aaY
Commit-adbd7a75
OS Ver.-1.19.531.1
IMEI-352212049096410
CID-11111111
eMMc-samsung 2151MB 4407295sectors
Is it bricked? If yes can I repair it or should I trash it?
Is here maybe someone from europe whom I could send this phone to flash the newest stock rom on it? I really love that phone and always wanted to have one (this special one is in nearly perfect condition).
Please help me cause I'm helpless :crying:
I doubt you are bricked, it was probably just a bad flash or a bad download as that ROM should work fine for you. And being you are s-off you don't need to flash the kernel from fastboot
Just do a full wipe/format and flash the ROM again or try another, all links found here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348266
Just pick a gingerbread sense ROM and it will be a rooted version of stock. Just be sure to wipe all partitions in either recovery or fastboot
Best of luck!
I tried 3 different Roms now:
Virtuos Sense Gingerbread
WWE_2.42.405.4 Rooted StockROM
T-Mobile G2 Stock (OTA 2.16.531.5) Rooted
This time I didn't flash boot.img via fastboot and none of them will load. The phone is stuck in the htc screen allthough the setup always says that it was completed successfully.
I never had so many problems with a phone before.
If it matters the phones uses ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.1.0
I just realised I have a G2 and not a Z.
Could some please post me a stock Gingerbread Rom that works 100% with the G2 in europe? Cause I'm really really frustrated and desperate (sitting here around 4 hours and nothing works).
Don't worry about G2 vs DZ ROMs, it wont matter just he preference
Grab the latest 4ext recovery and format all partitions in recovery then flash away
I forgot how to do this (i had 4ext touch on my Desire HD and Evo3D) and here I can only find apk files, could you please give me a link to a file that I can flash onto the G2? Or tell me how to install the apk without an OS.
See the thread I linked you prior
There is a section on recoveries and if that wont help see the section on fastboot
THX alot, I figured it out and I managed to get it starting.
Now I've got only one last question.
Where can I get a 2.42.405.5 or at least 2.42.405.4 for my device, I'm asking because mine says all the time that is an update (but updating fails, I know -> S-OFF)? The only things I've found here are 2.42.405.4 (which i cant download for some reason) and 2.42.405.4 (WiFi doesn't work).
I'm not sure really as I couldn't stand the stock ROMs for this phone, especially with so many superior custom ROMs to pick from.
Maybe just grab a stock based ROM, it will be much more stable, better battery life etc and you won't even have to remove any of the bloat. But of course that's your choice