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[Q] Un root HTC Bravo...

First off, Yes I have searched more than this site for an answer to the point where my handset would not do anything but go into the recovery menu.
What I want to do is put stock HTC Android on my Desire.
Currently it is rooted but has to be un rooted to go onto works E Mail server. Yes I know it makes no difference but my employer insist on official firmware on handsets.
The handset is a GSM HTC Desire (Bravo)
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP 2-ON
HBOOT-093.0001
CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY v2.5.0.7
I have tried several RUU's only to be told of a boot loader error.
Can some one please tell me how this is done?
I asked my network and they could not help so unless some one can help me im going to have to ask HTC.
THANKS in advance
RICK

Hi,
I've seen a few posts that refer to getting the HTC ROM changing it's name to PB99.img (or similar or ...) Then reoot the phone. Try searching the forums for this type of solution. I'm sorry but can't remember where I saw it in here.
Regards
Colin

I have just tried to use http://shipped-roms.com/download.php...828_signed.exe but it returned a boot loader error... 140 I think

gol_n_dal said:
Hi,
I've seen a few posts that refer to getting the HTC ROM changing it's name to PB99.img (or similar or ...) Then reoot the phone. Try searching the forums for this type of solution. I'm sorry but can't remember where I saw it in here.
Regards
Colin
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Thanks I have seen that one but I could not get it to work.

Ahh, in that case I'll leave it to the folks that know to help.
Good luck

gol_n_dal said:
Ahh, in that case I'll leave it to the folks that know to help.
Good luck
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Thanks for you input mate

Hmmm,
How would they know if the HTC Sense ROM just happened to be rooted. One could argue that the ROM was a valid HTC ROM. I know it's semantics but ...
The "About phone" would still show HTC as the ROM.
There must already be a variety of ROMs on HTC desires already used in your company.

The Clockwork recovery would give it away mate.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

This might work for you Not sure if you have tried it but try again
WAIT, BEFORE YOU START, CREATE A GOLDCARD. IT IS VERY NECESSARY. THINGS WILL GO WRONG IF YOU DONT.
Firstly, download this file. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13240777/Desire Downgrade.ZIP
Extract the files.
Run the win-down.bat file.
Follow on screen instructions.
After the process is completed, Head to the root of your SD card and check if there is a file named PB99IMG, there should be one.
Secondly, disconnect your phone and turn it off. (MAKE SURE PHONE IS CHARGED TO AT LEAST 70%++
After that boot up your phone while pressing the volume down button and the power button.
The bootloader should be checking for files after awhile and once it found the file that is supposed to be in the root of your sd card, press the volume up button (NOT EXACTLY SURE, SHOULD BE THE ONE THAT SAYS YES AND CONTINUE)
It should be writing files to your phone. and replaces everything. E.G: HBOOT, RECOVERY,RADIO and such.
It should be writing files successfully and then it would ask you to reboot. Continue with the reboot and you should be having your Desire back to stock. Perfect.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE RISKS INVOLVED LIKE FAILURE OF WRITING TO THE HBOOT. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. MAINLY, DO NOT BLAME ME FOR ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG.
FINALLY, YOU SHOULD BE READING EVERYTHING UP TO HERE AND THAT YOU MUST HAVE A GOLDCARD (A GOLD SD CARD)
Hope this helps you and please ask if you have further questions. PM me if the questions cannot be answered here. Good Luck

ricksvill said:
I have just tried to use http://shipped-roms.com/download.php...828_signed.exe but it returned a boot loader error... 140 I think
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Oh, one more thing, that error you get i think it is because you don't have a GoldCard. You need one to do the above too

shockem said:
Oh, one more thing, that error you get i think it is because you don't have a GoldCard. You need one to do the above too
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Yup, "ERROR 140:BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" The only time you can put a lower bootloader version is when you have a gold card.

The above method posted by Shockem should work. A second method is to just put a gold card in your device and get the latest WWE RUU. Check my signature for the file. Once a gold card is in, it will work. Note that this method unbrands your device, so if you a branded device with visible logos, dont go for this.
Third method is by flashing the OTA zip file you got from your operator if you have it. Again gold card should be in the device. But is is likely that it may also work without since CustID is same. Advantage: preserves branding

So do I still need a gold card even though my device is rooted?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

ricksvill said:
So do I still need a gold card even though my device is rooted?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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Certainly.........

Point is you say you've tried several RUUs and they dont work..Hence we have to assume it's a branded phone. HTC even brands some phones with the brand HTC (Eg Indian HTCs). To unroot a branded HTC, you need a goldcard.

i had same problem, i was trying for days till i rememberd that i can downgrade hboot, install android 2.1 and ota update froyo. ( if your desire wasnt branded you dont need goldcard). problem was that i couldnt find stock froyo, only eclair
this thread helped me :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
i hope it helps

Point is some people (including me in the past) dont realize that they have a branded phone. There may not be any visible branding. So better be safe than sorry, by creating a goldcard.. Once the device if bricked, you cant (in most cases) create a goldcard

Thank you all so much.
I'll be doing this tonight.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

Nice one the lot of you...
This worked a treat.
I can not say thank you enough...

haha, no problem we're all here to help by the way which method did you use?

[Q] HTC desire T-Mobile wont boot

Hi guys,
I'm stuck with an HTC desire that doesn't want to boot.
I used to restart by itself once in a while and sometimes it would loop the loading screen a couple of times.
I managed to recover it before by using the recovery option on the bootloader but not this time...
What I've been trying to do is to install a clean ROM to see if that will make it boot, but it's proving difficult since I don't have a Gold card and the phone is Branded (T-Mobile UK) and not rooted.
Would you please advise some steps that I can try?
I read some threads in multiple forums but usually people cant even access boot menus properly, I can access both Bootloader and fastboot it's just that I'm not having any success in re-flashing / solving the problem.
PS: current ROM seems to be 2.12.110.2
Thanks in advance!

Update
I have found this thread which is a very similar problem to mine.
The differences are:
- I can actually run HBOOT;
- The phone is not rooted;
But i think the most important is:
- I can't seem to find the PB99IMG image of my current ROM so I could try and load via Gold card as suggested on the thread: "...flash the right (matching hboot, provider and version) RUU, by using the PB99IMG method..."
Any ideas how I can try to fix this? Thanks.

this is the TMO that you reported. http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...00.32U_5.10.05.17_2_release_143754_signed.exe
good luck

Hi mariosraptor, txs for the reply.
From the other thread I think I need the PB99IMG.zip file. Is there any way to convert one to another?
I've tried the RUU before but it fails since I'm not really upgrading to a newer version...

i will upload the file for you in a few minutes.
edit: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=QBKRGBDF
md5sum 67961916d8d87998d1fa564c4eda4442
cheers
kashppo said:
Hi mariosraptor, txs for the reply.
From the other thread I think I need the PB99IMG.zip file. Is there any way to convert one to another?
I've tried the RUU before but it fails since I'm not really upgrading to a newer version...
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Thanks a lot mariosraptor!
I will try this today by uploading it to the SD card, hope it works!

Tried it just now. It does find the PB99IMG.zip file and loads it, then it says [CHECKING] but it reverts back to HBOOT screen
Any ideas why this may be? I'm not using a Gold Card, can that be a problem? I thought it was okay since this ROM is signed...

It should not be needing a goldcard as long as it is your original rom. But if you can create a goldcard it shouldn't do any harm.
Sent from my LeeDroided Desire HD

HTC Desire Unable to Root

Hey,
I've tried to root my Desire by I get stuck at the "Backup CID missing" error. I did google about and couldn't find much and some said that the error appears when I need a gold card. Thing is my Desire is a factory unlocked piece and last time round I never used a gold card.
Its back from repair and now it is giving me this issue.
Any help appreciated
Cheers

You can try to change a version of reflash

seasonsluo said:
You can try to change a version of reflash
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I tried it with the latest version and it failed with the same error :S !!

Create a Goldcard

As pointed out in post ^^^ make a gold card works every time

GoogleJelly said:
Create a Goldcard
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malamoo said:
As pointed out in post ^^^ make a gold card works every time
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but isn't a gold card for locked fones :S !! mine isn't

jackie_jagger said:
but isn't a gold card for locked fones :S !! mine isn't
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I used a Gold Card for both of my Desire phones (one which was locked to network and one that wasn't) and it worked a treat have had no problems

Alright I'll give it a go tomorrow, away from pc atm..thanks again guys xD
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000)

hey guys, I did that and made a gold card, unfortunately I hit a new error.
"Error. Failed to get root. is your firmware too new?" please advice
I read up couple of links again all say to do a factory reset, anyway to do it without?
Cheers

What version of hboot are you running? It might need a downgrade perhaps.

I'm not sure although I'm running the latest OTA 2.29.405.5

Anyone? Much appreciated
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000)

jackie_jagger said:
Anyone? Much appreciated
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000)
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I had this problem initially on my SLCD desire 0.93 hboot.
The reason is that it need a custom root file to loaded through unlocker. This is available through XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9245153]
recovery-RA-desire-v1.7.0.1-R5.1-0.93.rar
after this it rooted perfectly
regards

Go through this process if all else fails for you.
1. Make a goldcard (google it so you dont have to mess with hex anymore).
2. If your phone isnt branded download the latest ruu (or earlier if you want a lower hboot, but that doesn't matter anymore).
2a. If your phone is branded, find the ruu for your carrier.
3. Optional - if you are rooted, then nandroid, if not, back up apps etc if you want them.
4. Install HTC Sync (for drivers).
5. Put your phone in to fastboot (power + back button).
6. Connect USB and run ruu.
7. Once all that's done, select usb debugging and run unrevoked.
Worked for my messed up Desire!
- If step 6 is giving you hassle, go to device manager, find android and select drivers from a list, there should only be one or two extra.
Swyped from my Oxygenated HTC Desire

jamadant said:
I had this problem initially on my SLCD desire 0.93 hboot.
The reason is that it need a custom root file to loaded through unlocker. This is available through XDA http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9245153]
recovery-RA-desire-v1.7.0.1-R5.1-0.93.rar
after this it rooted perfectly
regards
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well mine is actually a AMOLED device and also it doesn't tell me "ROOT DONE" but says the above mentioned error in my previous post
bigdan35 said:
Go through this process if all else fails for you.
1. Make a goldcard (google it so you dont have to mess with hex anymore).
2. If your phone isnt branded download the latest ruu (or earlier if you want a lower hboot, but that doesn't matter anymore).
2a. If your phone is branded, find the ruu for your carrier.
3. Optional - if you are rooted, then nandroid, if not, back up apps etc if you want them.
4. Install HTC Sync (for drivers).
5. Put your phone in to fastboot (power + back button).
6. Connect USB and run ruu.
7. Once all that's done, select usb debugging and run unrevoked.
Worked for my messed up Desire!
- If step 6 is giving you hassle, go to device manager, find android and select drivers from a list, there should only be one or two extra.
Swyped from my Oxygenated HTC Desire
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oh well, comes down to formatting the phone, i'll give it a shot.. thank you very much
cheers
PS: Thanks everyone who took their time to post and help me

Pls refer to this page , sorry for my poor english.
连接手机和电脑，打开CMD（开始->运行->输入CMD，回车）
这里我一不小心，用了cygwin，所以显示上和你的会不太一样，没影响，仅仅是显示不太一样而已
输入：adb shell（确定你装好了adb，不过，你能遇到这个问题，应该就是装了吧）
然后
输入命令：/system/__unrevoked_su（使用unrevoked传至手机中的东东来获取root执行权限）
输入：cat /dev/mtd/mtd0 >/sdcard/misc.img（将misc分区镜像导出到sd卡上的misc.img文件中，强调一次，cat后面是有一个空格的！）
输入：getprop ro.cid（获取正确的CID号）
上一命令会有一个返回值：11111111（这个仅作为举例，请记下你获取到的值）
输入：exit（退出root）
输入：exit（退出adb shell）
输入：adb pull /sdcard/misc.img（将misc.img文件复制到CMD执行路径下，例如图中是Kitchen这个文件夹中，手动复制亦可，自由变通）
第一步完成了（这个时候没必要把CMD关了，待会还要用的）
现在打开一个十六进制编辑器，我用的winhex（提示镜像文件为磁盘时，选择否）
从0位置开始进行编辑。将上面获得的CID值写入，最后一位以00填充作为结束，如下图
然后就是要把这个misc.img文件重新刷回手机了。
输入：adb push misc.img /sdcard/new-misc.img（将该好的misc.img传到SD卡中，命名为new-misc.img，手动复制亦可，自由变通）
输入：adb shell
输入：/system/__unrevoked_su
输入：/data/local/flash_image misc /sdcard/new-misc.img（将修改过的misc.img文件重新刷回手机）
输入：exit
输入：exit
然后现在再按照unrevoked的使用方法再来一遍，不出意外的话，一切OK了。
其实以上总结一下，很简单：从手机中将misc分区镜像弄出来，并获得正确的CID号，然后写入得到的镜像文件中，刷回。搞定

Try this version of unrEVOked:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dd5yh9

As I mentioned above in Chinese
1. Pull out the misc partition to a misc.img
2. Write the correct CID into this misc.img file
3. flash back
You can traslate the Chinese into English with google traslate

Try unrevoked version 3.21 seems to work fine
Regards
Vengeance
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Was busy for the last few days, I'll give unrevoked 3.21 a shot with the gold card, thank you everyone again
Much appreciated
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy Tab (GT-P1000)

[Q] Downgrade problem with Desire HD...and im gettin furstrated! :(

Hi everyone,,, my problem in short is:
my sister got a new Desire HD Ace and I was trying to downgrade it for two days now with no luck,
The soft info is:
Android 2.2
Build number 1.83.415.4 CL327244
I looked for a shipped roms.com but found no rom with .415.4 so none are compatible with my current rom, also none of the method worked to root the device, ENG s off or radio or Gold card give me CID error etc,, anyhelp to downgrade the device is thanked!!!!

Hi
Are you sure you have HTC sense and the Android SDK installed properly on your computer? Apart from that I can offer no more help, sorry.

hey,, yah all are working, I already have another Desire HD rooted and ENG s OFFed before on same pc. its just this mobile has a build of Android that Visionary and z4root cant temp root yet, so i cant radio s off or eng s of it to flash custom roms, so i need help! thx

fearkillerr said:
hey,, yah all are working, I already have another Desire HD rooted and ENG s OFFed before on same pc. its just this mobile has a build of Android that Visionary and z4root cant temp root yet, so i cant radio s off or eng s of it to flash custom roms, so i need help! thx
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Stock Desire HD with Build 1.8x cannot be temp rooted.
You'll have to downgrade the build.
Try using the Goldcard method again.

Zulmacher said:
Stock Desire HD with Build 1.8x cannot be temp rooted.
You'll have to downgrade the build.
Try using the Goldcard method again.
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Hey friend, Ive been at this for 2 days, tried the gold card with two MMCs 8 gb and 2 gb still give me CID error even after i do all the steps found online. but ill try again hopfully it will work, thx

fearkillerr said:
Hey friend, Ive been at this for 2 days, tried the gold card with two MMCs 8 gb and 2 gb still give me CID error even after i do all the steps found online. but ill try again hopfully it will work, thx
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Hi friend, which online guide are you following to try and create the Goldcard?
Will try to help u along. Need lots of patience though.

Zulmacher said:
Hi friend, which online guide are you following to try and create the Goldcard?
Will try to help u along. Need lots of patience though.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003&nojs=1#goto_threadsearch
and how can u help me? do u have anyway i can contact u with

fearkillerr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003&nojs=1#goto_threadsearch
and how can u help me? do u have anyway i can contact u with
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I'l try to help u along here in your thread I meant.
Contact me, you could PM me here? Or u referring to email or some kind of real-time IM?
Anyway, if u were following this site ---> http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
I recommend at Step 7, do not mount your SD card using a card reader.
Slot the card back to your DesireHD and connect it to ur PC in 'Disk Drive' mode.
And proceed from there. Give it a try.

Zulmacher said:
I'l try to help u along here in your thread I meant.
Contact me, you could PM me here? Or u referring to email or some kind of real-time IM?
Anyway, if u were following this site ---> http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
I recommend at Step 7, do not mount your SD card using a card reader.
Slot the card back to your DesireHD and connect it to ur PC in 'Disk Drive' mode.
And proceed from there. Give it a try.
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Ok thats cool. a min im trying now, ill feedback once i finish thx!

Zulmacher said:
I'l try to help u along here in your thread I meant.
Contact me, you could PM me here? Or u referring to email or some kind of real-time IM?
Anyway, if u were following this site ---> http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
I recommend at Step 7, do not mount your SD card using a card reader.
Slot the card back to your DesireHD and connect it to ur PC in 'Disk Drive' mode.
And proceed from there. Give it a try.
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Ok!!!
I just managed to do the Gold Card method from the link you gave me, but with one little difference, I didn't use Gold card Tools, because It didn't give me MMC2 CID, so i googled and found a program called Rev Skills and gave me the real CID of the MMC2(memory card) and then reversed it and i used that CID to make the gold card, and now i\m flashing the 1.32 RUU from SD with no problem! thanks man owe u bunch!

nevermind...

CodeNameUnknown1 said:
Hi there.
is the only error you get a CID error?
if so, ... , follow this guideCLICK HERE
the guide is golden, and has worked with everyone i know, try it!
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Thanks bro, i can confirm it working now, thanks to XDA members for help!

, after i posted it, Zulmacher post appeared!
such a helpful community

codenameunknown1 said:
, after i posted it, zulmacher post appeared!
Such a helpful community :d
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xda ftw:d:d:d:d

fearkillerr said:
Ok!!!
I just managed to do the Gold Card method from the link you gave me, but with one little difference, I didn't use Gold card Tools, because It didn't give me MMC2 CID, so i googled and found a program called Rev Skills and gave me the real CID of the MMC2(memory card) and then reversed it and i used that CID to make the gold card, and now i\m flashing the 1.32 RUU from SD with no problem! thanks man owe u bunch!
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No problem.
Good to hear you've sorted it out. Enjoy!

CodeNameUnknown1 said:
, after i posted it, Zulmacher post appeared!
such a helpful community
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Each of our little help goes a long way in making another fellow member delighted with his experience in this forum..
And allow him to get the most out of the awesome beast that the Desire HD is..

[Q] RUU Not Working & HTC Devs Bootloader Unlock Not Working.

My phone will not update from any RUU & HTC Devs Unlock Bootloader also does not work.
I loaded a custom rom about a week ago and it locked my bootloader. Now I cannot do anything. My CWM Recovery has gone too. So I'm stuck.
I have managed somehow to load an old rom:
RUU_Marvel_HTC_Europe_1.33.401.2_Radio_47.10.35.3029H_7.46.35.08_release_185724_signed.
This is the only way I got my phone working again.
I have tried other Stock Roms more current via RUU, no luck.
I have tried other Stock Roms more current via Bootloader renaming to PG76IMG, no luck.
Therefore I cannot even update to current anything and what makes it worse is that CWM Recovery has gone. I found this great for Backing Up my phone and Restoring it after trying out Custom Roms.
Anyway, if any one can help me in any way possible and/or point me in the right direction, I would be most greatful.
Please help, if you can.

What is your bootloader version?
Sent from my Wildfire S using XDA

vbhtt said:
What is your bootloader version?
Sent from my Wildfire S using XDA
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HBOOT-1.08.0000
RADIO-7.46.35.08
At the moment, I cannot change these because of what I've mentioned in my original post.

Make a goldcard (search on google) and the you will be able to install any ruu with a software number higher than yours.

vbhtt said:
Make a goldcard (search on google) and the you will be able to install any ruu with a software number higher than yours.
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I cannot create a Goldcard.
I've searched and tried some methods and also looked at some videos too.
I just cannot get the methods to work for me.
I've been trying for a long time to create a Goldcard, about a six months. I get so frustrated I give up.
Can you suggest a particular method that you know works?.

Could you post the method you used and where you get an error?

vbhtt said:
Could you post the method you used and where you get an error?
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SimpleGoldCard,
Step 3 Get CID. I chose MMC0, MMC1 and MMC2. No joy.
Unlockr Method.
Cannot get the CID code to reverse. It just doesn't want to know.

There's an app on the market called goldcard helper. Try that.

vbhtt said:
There's an app on the market called goldcard helper. Try that.
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Thank you.
Tried it and managed to create the Goldcard.
I placed the Goldcard in my phone, tried to update the rom via RUU 2.13.401.2 and went upto 19% complete and then I received an ERROR 171 failed connection.
Basically I'm back to square one again.
I just do not know what else to try.
I am still searching for solutions but with no luck.

You used the goldcard.img file with the simple goldcard tool right ?
Open simple goldcard tool on your computer, skip the steps which are for the cid, click load goldcard img, navigate to the downloaded img, then click patch mmc, (i dont remember the exact process). Then your goldcard is ready.

vbhtt said:
You used the goldcard.img file with the simple goldcard tool right ?
Open simple goldcard tool on your computer, skip the steps which are for the cid, click load goldcard img, navigate to the downloaded img, then click patch mmc, (i dont remember the exact process). Then your goldcard is ready.
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I've done all that already and got the message "SD Card is now a Goldcard" or something like that.
As I said, back to square one.

There's a tutorial somewhere for that error in the general section. Search for it.

johnjctt1 said:
My phone will not update from any RUU & HTC Devs Unlock Bootloader also does not work.
I loaded a custom rom about a week ago and it locked my bootloader. Now I cannot do anything. My CWM Recovery has gone too. So I'm stuck.
I have managed somehow to load an old rom:
RUU_Marvel_HTC_Europe_1.33.401.2_Radio_47.10.35.3029H_7.46.35.08_release_185724_signed.
This is the only way I got my phone working again.
I have tried other Stock Roms more current via RUU, no luck.
I have tried other Stock Roms more current via Bootloader renaming to PG76IMG, no luck.
Therefore I cannot even update to current anything and what makes it worse is that CWM Recovery has gone. I found this great for Backing Up my phone and Restoring it after trying out Custom Roms.
Anyway, if any one can help me in any way possible and/or point me in the right direction, I would be most greatful.
Please help, if you can.
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Does anyone have any other ideas, please.
I'm getting desperate trying to find a solution.

I know it's been a few months now but I still have the same issue.
Unfortunately no one has really replied with the same or similar issue.
If anyone out there has any other ideas, please let me know. I would love to update my phone.
Thank you.