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How do I return Desire Z under warranty?

I have done S-OFF, PermRoot and currently overlocking on my unbranded European Desire Z, but I need to send it back to HTC to repair my phone with some hardware issue under warranty.
What do I need to do? I have seen some guides here but they are all for the T-Mobile G2, and am worried if I follow it it will brick my unbranded European Desire Z.

Just unroot and use an official image! Then everything should be fine.

Blubberor said:
Just unroot and use an official image! Then everything should be fine.
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BAD. NO. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
Flash a stock rooted rom first, THEN follow unrooting steps. There's a thread around here somewhere.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 running Cyanogenmod.

ibemad1 said:
BAD. NO. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
Flash a stock rooted rom first, THEN follow unrooting steps. There's a thread around here somewhere.
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It's only bad if you have S-OFF only via the eng hboot (not gfree), and if you are trying to downgrade your ROM.
If you have S-OFF via gfree then you're fine, just flash the stock ROM back on. Then undo gfree via its options to set S-ON (see the Wiki).

Unfortunately my phone used the S-Off and Root using the old 'hBoot' method I followed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9143423&postcount=3
So what should I do?
steviewevie said:
It's only bad if you have S-OFF only via the eng hboot (not gfree), and if you are trying to downgrade your ROM.
If you have S-OFF via gfree then you're fine, just flash the stock ROM back on. Then undo gfree via its options to set S-ON (see the Wiki).
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ibemad1 said:
BAD. NO. YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
Flash a stock rooted rom first, THEN follow unrooting steps. There's a thread around here somewhere.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 running Cyanogenmod.
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hamish909 said:
Unfortunately my phone used the S-Off and Root using the old 'hBoot' method I followed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9143423&postcount=3
So what should I do?
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What ROM are you running exactly ? If you are still on the stock ROM, and you flash the exact same version back, it will be ok.

I've made no mods prior to this. It was a brand new Desire Z so it was all stock.
Then I did the following:
Rooted and s-off via engineering hboot
Installed Visionary and applied Permroot
Installed ROM Manager for Clockworkmod
Flashed gtrab's godspeed 1.4ghz module via Clockworkmod
How should i go about this now?
Thanks.

i believe steviewevie already gave you the answer.
and to protect everyone here -- nobody is responsible for any problems should you have any - only you are.

androidcues said:
i believe steviewevie already gave you the answer.
and to protect everyone here -- nobody is responsible for any problems should you have any - only you are.
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You sure about that, Sherlock?

I'm not trying to hijack your thread so please know that but I want to make sure. I thought I could just use the unroot thread to unroot (thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835971) should I need to but it seems as if I need to flash a rom now looking in this thread so just to make sure:
1) I rooted my phone via this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833965
2) I installed clockwordmod and made a backup.
That's it! I'm going to freeze some apps in a min using Titanium but not uninstall them.
SO... question is, should I need to send my G2 back, what unrooting steps should I take exactly? thanks!
*edit* Ummm MORON* (me) this thread is for the Desire Z NOT G2 which is the phone I am talking about. Sorry, smh! *

hamish909 said:
You sure about that, Sherlock?
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Aye holmes..
vision

Hboot and Debranding Desire HD on Orange UK

I have searched enough and only method comes up to check hboot is apparently holding down volume down button and switching HDH on.
I've tried it on my orange branded desire HD but it just shown a flashy wall paper and then orange logo appears.
My software version is 1.40.61.2 and all I want to do it get rid of orange crap from it and use a generic htc software.
Could someone please help me in simple words?
How to check HBoot and what should I do to install generic software?
Thanks a lot in advance.

Download Elixir from market, that shows bootloader version.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

sengork said:
Download Elixir from market, that shows bootloader version.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Thanks a lot. Works like a treat
Finally how can I flash with generic rom and which files should I be using?
Thanks

Rakaan said:
Thanks a lot. Works like a treat
Finally how can I flash with generic rom and which files should I be using?
Thanks
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The reason why you didn't get to bootloader menu was because fastboot was enabled. Next time, take out your battery, replace it, then try and go into bootloader. It should work.
To flash a generic HTC ROM you will need to get root, Radio S-OFF and of course the actual Generic HTC ROM file.
Follow the instructions from this thread to Root + Radio S-OFF your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
Once complete, and you have S-OFF enabled in bootloader you can proceed to flash the generic HTC ROM. The link below contains the HTC WWE 1.32.405.6 RUU:
http://www.xdafil.es/DesireHD/RUU/R....140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe
Once you flash the above HTC RUU, you will lose root but you will still have Radio S-OFF which means you can still flash any ROM you like.
You can also flash a custom ROM instead of the generic HTC RUU after you have Radio S-OFF

prank1 said:
The reason why you didn't get to bootloader menu was because fastboot was enabled. Next time, take out your battery, replace it, then try and go into bootloader. It should work.
To flash a generic HTC ROM you will need to get root, Radio S-OFF and of course the actual Generic HTC ROM file.
Follow the instructions from this thread to Root + Radio S-OFF your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
Once complete, and you have S-OFF enabled in bootloader you can proceed to flash the generic HTC ROM. The link below contains the HTC WWE 1.32.405.6 RUU:
http://www.xdafil.es/DesireHD/RUU/R....140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe
Once you flash the above HTC RUU, you will lose root but you will still have Radio S-OFF which means you can still flash any ROM you like.
You can also flash a custom ROM instead of the generic HTC RUU after you have Radio S-OFF
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Got it sorted with S-OFF thingie.......thanks for helping me.
Just a few more questions as you seem like quite knowledgeable.
1) I am downloading generic file, would that complete wipe my phone and settings?
2) Would I be able to upgrade OTA if a future release comes from HTC?
3) Loosing root means I wont be able to use those applications which require root access....even with VISIONary?
4) How do I flash the rom? Do I need a goldcard for that? As mine is a branded orange handset.
Thanks a lot.

Rakaan said:
Got it sorted with S-OFF thingie.......thanks for helping me.
Just a few more questions as you seem like quite knowledgeable.
1) I am downloading generic file, would that complete wipe my phone and settings?
2) Would I be able to upgrade OTA if a future release comes from HTC?
3) Loosing root means I wont be able to use those applications which require root access....even with VISIONary?
4) How do I flash the rom? Do I need a goldcard for that? As mine is a branded orange handset.
Thanks a lot.
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1) Yes, it is a generic HTC unbranded ROM. It will wipe your settings, as will any ROM you flash.
2) I think so, as long as you stick with the official generic HTC roms. If not, you can download the OTA update from here and apply it manually via ClockworkMod Recovery, which is safer as it will stop it overwriting the HBOOT and Custom Recovery (which is what the last update did)
3) Losing root access means you can't use applications that require root access. However, Visonary is used to get root from being in a state of no-root. Once you run Visonary, it will do its exploit and make the system root for you. This doesn't work on 1.72/1.75 ROMs, however the ROM link I have given you is a rootable ROM.
4) With S-OFF, you do not need a Goldcard. For the Official ROMs (like the link I gave you) follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841890
For custom ROMs, you will need to install ClockworkMod recovery and from there flash the ROMs. To get ClockworkMod recovery, first make sure your current ROM is rooted, then download 'ROM Manager' from the Android Market, then run the application and tap 'Flash ClockworkMod recovery'. To boot into clockworkmod recovery, take out the battery, replace it, go into bootloader, then choose 'Recovery'.
Also thought you would like to know how to get back to stock Orange UK ROM for warranty reasons.
1) Do Radio S-ON and restore your CID (using the same tool you used to get Radio S-OFF)
2) Download this Orange UK 1.40.61.2 ROM: http://www.xdafil.es/DesireHD/RUU/R....140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_157531_signed.exe
3) Install that ROM using the method described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841890

Great...you are a God send mate. I have searched so much and now finally I can flash my HDH.
Flashing with HTC unbranded rom, would I loose S-OFF???

Rakaan said:
Great...you are a God send mate. I have searched so much and now finally I can flash my HDH.
Flashing with HTC unbranded rom, would I loose S-OFF???
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Hey, no problem
If you have Radio S-OFF, it will stay Radio S-OFF unless you manually turn it to Radio S-ON using the program.
Flashing anything will not affect it. So you are good to flash the HTC ROM

Just to let other guys know.....I have followed the steps as prank1 has suggested and now I have a stock HTC rom without any of the orange crap on it. All orange logos, icons and softwares have disappeared.
I have unlocked phone with S-OFF and I am sure now I can flash with custom roms as well which would be my next try.
Thanks once again.

HELP! i think i've bricked my phone. lemme first tell you guys what i've gone and done.
have a orange branded desire hd which i temp rooted with visionary. then i used titanium backup to force stop the preloaded apps which were slowing up my phone. i think i made a mistake and might have first deleted one of the pre installed apps...
neways.. got a notification for a sytem update and accidently installed it...
when the phone rebooted and was installed the update it stopped and now all i have is an image of the phone on the screen with a red triangle. it's been 10 minutes and it's not doing nething.
what have i done... and how do i undo it
PLEASE HELP

I did exactly the same thing and now it wont update, I reported it to HTC but theyve advised me that its 'with the developer' which to be honest suggests that I will never get a reply beyond the ticket number they gave me. Cant believe moving bloody Uno of my phone would cause such a hassle

Hi guys! I need your help to tell me if I understand correctly..
I would really appreciate..
I got Desire hd from orange and its branded. I would like to have stock htc phone.
Here`s some info about my phone:
Model version
HTC Desire HD A9191
Baseband
12.28g.60.140fU_26.05.05.27_M3
Kernel version:
2.6.32.21-g46445e7
[email protected]#1
What are correct steps I need to follow?
1. Follow the instructions from this thread to Root + Radio S-OFF your device:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
2. Once complete, and you have S-OFF enabled in bootloader you can proceed to flash the generic HTC ROM. The link below contains the HTC WWE 1.32.405.6 RUU:
http://www.hotfilesearch.com/ruu-ace-htc-wwe.html
3. Install ClockworkMod Recovery 3.2.0.0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003723
This will give me debranded htc phone.
What should I do after that to get root and install gingerbread rom on it?
Can I than use this one:
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059563)

[Q] Unrooting with official RUU?

Hey,
i just downloaded the official 1.82.405.1 RUU for my permrooted Desire Z, it's factory unlocked, but will i be able to use this? it's an .exe file so i think that if i just run it it'll flash a stock rom, will it brick my phone because of clockworkmod?
thanks

Factory unlocked means SIM unlocked, which is not the same as rooted. You can use the official RUU as long as the CID matches your phone, or you have SuperCID after rooting. But you will lose root, and you cannot root without downgrading to the 1.34 ROM. Bottom line, if you want root, don't upate.

A better option is to flash a rooted version of it. Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960149

Kangburra said:
A better option is to flash a rooted version of it. Have a look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=960149
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Yes, that's true! Forgot about that, it was late at night and my mind was not functioning properly! Virtuous is as updated as you can hope in a stockish Froyo Sense ROM (a few extra features and some optimizations), and pre-rooted!

[Q] About flashing back to stock rom

Hi guys, just a few questions.
1) Requirements for warranty is it just unroot it? or do i need S-On for my device?
2) Is it possible for me to use the stock rom i backed up to revert back to stock? and does that means its free to go for warranty after flashing back? Do i really need to use the RUU version stock rom?
Just these questions for the moment.
Any kind souls to help? Thanks alot!

dxdestiny said:
Hi guys, just a few questions.
1) Requirements for warranty is it just unroot it? or do i need S-On for my device?
2) Is it possible for me to use the stock rom i backed up to revert back to stock? and does that means its free to go for warranty after flashing back? Do i really need to use the RUU version stock rom?
Just these questions for the moment.
Any kind souls to help? Thanks alot!
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If your device is not bricked, you need both S-On and Unroot.
If you have done Radio S-Off and Root, it is easy, just run an official RUU and you will be back to stock
If you did Eng S-Off... well that complicates things a bit and you have to use Jkoljo tool if you used to achieve Eng S-Off (I don't know about any reversing any other method), just hope you kept your Hboot backup (the one that the tool made) on the root of your SD card.
Hope that helps.

Yup, so i have an eng s-off, radio s-off and rooted device.
Does that means i need to use that Jkoljo tool you mentioned to remove eng s-off and then run an official RUU to get back to stock?
and the hBoot filename is something like this?
"hboot_original.bin"
Thanks alot for the reply here =)

dxdestiny said:
Yup, so i have an eng s-off, radio s-off and rooted device.
Does that means i need to use that Jkoljo tool you mentioned to remove eng s-off and then run an official RUU to get back to stock?
and the hBoot filename is something like this?
"hboot_original.bin"
Thanks alot for the reply here =)
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The steps you should do are like this.
1. Run the 1.32 RUU and then Re-root + Radio S-Off
2. Run Jkoljo tool and reverse Eng S-Off
3. Re-Run the 1.32 RUU and you should be back to Stock with Eng S-on and Radio S-On.
PS. if you are using a branded handset you should set back the CID to the correct number (Cannot remember exactly how, but Jkoljo thread should have some info)

Ok. I get it now! Thanks alot! =)
One last question. Branded handset means?
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk

dxdestiny said:
Ok. I get it now! Thanks alot! =)
One last question. Branded handset means?
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
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Like carrier branded (aka locked handset). You know like Orange/Vodafone locked DHDs where they have custom RUUs and CIDs.

HTC DESIRE Z help needed

A friend of mine is asking me to root his phone and install CWM to flash a stock gingerbread rom he currently using stock Froyo.I have not flashed recovery on Htc before i have experience in flashing rom on Motorola Atrix. So I want ask whats the procedure for installing roms on htc because on atrix i had first unlock the bootloader to flash recovery for flashing rom. Is the bootloader of htc desire Z also locked if yes how can i unlock that and whats the method of rooting the phone.
Also recommend me good stock ginerbread CWM rom that i should flash after flashing recovery.
Thanks

Yes, the bootloader is locked. You need to root and “s-off” the phone. I think this guide is up to date (correct me if I’m wrong):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
What do you mean by “stock gingerbread CWM rom“? You mean stock ROM without any modifications flashable through CWM? You can choose the appropriate RUU for your area here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19101396
and create a flashable zip using Android Kitchen.
Or you can choose some other ROM, look here"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493365
PS: Don’t be afraid to use the search function. That is all you need, believe me

yes i did use search but found nothing about bootloader and for rooting their various method.
shared_ptr said:
Yes, the bootloader is locked. You need to root and “s-off” the phone. I think this guide is up to date (correct me if I’m wrong):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
What do you mean by “stock gingerbread CWM rom“? You mean stock ROM without any modifications flashable through CWM? You can choose the appropriate RUU for your area here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19101396
and create a flashable zip using Android Kitchen.
Or you can choose some other ROM, look here"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493365
PS: Don’t be afraid to use the search function. That is all you need, believe me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
This tutorial is for 1.72 and the set that i am trying to root is 1.82 . Is there any method to root 1.82

terminator1983 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
This tutorial is for 1.72 and the set that i am trying to root is 1.82 . Is there any method to root 1.82
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if you want true soff when you root your phone you will need to downgrade furter, the exploit will not work with every version of froyo
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium

demkantor said:
if you want true soff when you root your phone you will need to downgrade furter, the exploit will not work with every version of froyo
Sent from my HTC Vision using xda premium
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Whats the difference b/w the S off given in tutorial and true S off.

terminator1983 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
This tutorial is for 1.72 and the set that i am trying to root is 1.82 . Is there any method to root 1.82
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It doesn't matter if you have 1.82 or 1.72, you still need to downgrade to 1.34
Maybe this guide will help you more:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting
Remember, you cannot skip the step "Downgrade to an exploitable Firmware"!
Also you should have some ADB experience and you should be familiar with command line tools.
Good luck!

shared_ptr said:
It doesn't matter if you have 1.82 or 1.72, you still need to downgrade to 1.34
Maybe this guide will help you more:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting
Remember, you cannot skip the step "Downgrade to an exploitable Firmware"!
Also you should have some ADB experience and you should be familiar with command line tools.
Good luck!
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The device i am trying to root is with cid htc__044 for which i have to make a goldcard and the tutorial given in downgrading thread is of bell DZ is steps given for debranding same for all DZ version or i have use any other method to debrand.

terminator1983 said:
The device i am trying to root is with cid htc__044 for which i have to make a goldcard and the tutorial given in downgrading thread is of bell DZ is steps given for debranding same for all DZ version or i have use any other method to debrand.
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You need only to create a GoldCard. Follow only the first part - "Part 1 GoldCard" from the guide "Debranding Bell Desire Z".