[Q]PD98IMG Rooting Problem[Q] - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi XDA, I followed the Desire HD Rooting instructions, or should I say downgrade to root instructions by downloading the PD98IMG file and running some comands from ADB. When putting the PD98IMG file on the root of my SDCard, HBoot refuses to see it. I just get the usual no image or wrong image file in green writing. I have checked I have not named it .zip.zip twice, it's just refusing to work...
All help is appreciated, thanks.

Is your device still branded? Do you get "CID incorrect" message?
If not, you need to create a gold card before you can downgrade:
http://android.modaco.com/content/general-discussion/305672/creating-a-goldcard/

jaaystott, that happened to me when i was rooting. the problem was my sdcard. it was a 2gb transcend card, so i took it out and used an 8gb card instead and then HBOOT read the .zip file.
i really doubt the size of the sdcard matters, but the sdcard itself, does...so try borrow someones sdcard instead, then try it again.

use the RUU 1.32.405.6 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824357

CodeNameUnknown1 said:
jaaystott, that happened to me when i was rooting. the problem was my sdcard. it was a 2gb transcend card, so i took it out and used an 8gb card instead and then HBOOT read the .zip file.
i really doubt the size of the sdcard matters, but the sdcard itself, does...so try borrow someones sdcard instead, then try it again.
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I will try this, because fully enough im using that sam 2GB card, thanks for the advice.

DynamicRam said:
use the RUU 1.32.405.6 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824357
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Pardon my ignorance, but... er... how?
those are .exe files, I need a PD98IMG.zip file... don't I?
Please elaborate!

redseventyseven said:
Pardon my ignorance, but... er... how?
those are .exe files, I need a PD98IMG.zip file... don't I?
Please elaborate!
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-Click this RUU exe file, then the installation window pop up, DO NOT click next
-Search your computer for rom.zip
-Rename rom.zip to PD98IMG.zip

I had the exactly the same problem. I used a spare Samsung 2GB card, with no problems
I found that formatting the SD card in my laptop to FAT32,
- then use the Hex editor to create a Goldcard
- then placing the SDcard back into the phone, mount the phone as a removable disc,
- then copy the PD98img.zip file from your PC.

If there's any error when flashing the zip file a gold card wuld be needed.Just use the goldcard helper and it should be relativelly easy to deal with

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SD Card Boot-Loader

I am trying to run the SD Card boot-loader with no sucess.
I have put the ******.nbh file on the root of an empty 1Gb MicroSD card, put it in the device, held down the Speech Button and switched the device on.
It very briefly says on the screen 'reading SD Card' (or something like that) then goes to the RGB screen. It does not attempt to run anything from the SD card no matter what I try.
Am I doing something wrong, or are there issues with SD cards over a certain capacity. I have tried formatting the card as both FAT, and FAT 32.
Hi,
you have to format your sd-card with an cardreader and your windows pc! please use as filesystem fat32, after the formatingprocess copy the *.nbh file on your sd-card. then insert the card in your device and enter the bootloader.
thats all, enjoy and have fun
Tried that and can not get it to work. Will try again though. Any particular block size when I format?
use standard blocksize, and you must use the correct filename for the *.nbh file!
also, has to be the correct image, not all nbh files will load off SD card
step0011 said:
also, has to be the correct image, not all nbh files will load off SD card
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thats correct, but i think he knows that and use the correct file
flashing from card
to flash from card, CID should be unlocked.
current uspl doesn't allow to flash from card.
two solutions: imei-check or gold card with arteimg.nbh file.
regards,
what is gold card
I am trying to flash the original O2 UK ROM. The file is named Arteimg.nbh and is the correct image for the device.
I really can not get it to work, when I start the device it says on the screen that it is reading the card, but only for about half a second, is that normal?
its normal for it to probe sd card yeah, but not to ignore it hmm... might be worth going to o2 shop shrug your shoulders and say it all went pete tong... lol what i did!!
MaskedMarauder said:
I am trying to flash the original O2 UK ROM. The file is named Arteimg.nbh and is the correct image for the device.
I really can not get it to work, when I start the device it says on the screen that it is reading the card, but only for about half a second, is that normal?
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That is exactly the same situation with my O2 Orbit.....
WolfDac said:
That is exactly the same situation with my O2 Orbit.....
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Guys, just get the device into BOOTLOADER. Connect to PC (WindowsXP) then run the O2 UpdateROMUtility.exe file. The device should flash and after 10mins or so you should have your device back.
I bricked my phone and did this. Got it back working no problems. After it works again, get it unlocked. Saves any bother in the future. www.imei-check.org
Shand359 said:
Guys, just get the device into BOOTLOADER. Connect to PC (WindowsXP) then run the O2 UpdateROMUtility.exe file. The device should flash and after 10mins or so you should have your device back.
I bricked my phone and did this. Got it back working no problems. After it works again, get it unlocked. Saves any bother in the future. www.imei-check.org
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that's not what we're trying to do...
we're trying to get our device into bootloader mode and flash it using our SD card. we didn't brick our device. we just want to flash it with the SD card.
redski said:
that's not what we're trying to do...
we're trying to get our device into bootloader mode and flash it using our SD card. we didn't brick our device. we just want to flash it with the SD card.
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CORRECT !
To run things that can only be run from the SD Card in bootloader mode...
MaskedMarauder said:
To run things that can only be run from the SD Card in bootloader mode...
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What's the point ?????

[Q] Need help loading new splash screen.

Hey guys and gals,
I need some help, I have s-off/root using unrevoked forever ... droid incredible 2.2 ... I have tried to load several different splash screens and when I go into HBOOT, it never gives me the option ... I have named the files PB31IMG.zip (have tried the one they offer with unrevoked and numerous others) and placed them in the root of my SD card ... by all accounts this should do the trick, but when I go into HBOOT it never says anything about loading a new splash ... nor does it ask me any questions, it scans for several files and always says "Image not found" and goes back to the main HBOOT menu .... any ideas?
Thanks in advance for the help!
Is your SD Card formatted in Fat32? you might want to move everything off your SD card to your PC then format the card thru the PC in Fat32 then move everything back to the card.
fader01 said:
Is your SD Card formatted in Fat32? you might want to move everything off your SD card to your PC then format the card thru the PC in Fat32 then move everything back to the card.
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Thanks for your response
How would I know file system it's formatted to? It is the same card I used to do the unrevoked forever, would that require the FAT32 file system? How can I format the SDcard after clearing everything off of it?
Make sure it is .zip and not .zip.zip
Go to properties and check the details on the PB31IMG file, usually if there is no .zip, its already there. Adding the .zip just makes it doubled.
Stoney 666 said:
Make sure it is .zip and not .zip.zip
Go to properties and check the details on the PB31IMG file, usually if there is no .zip, its already there. Adding the .zip just makes it doubled.
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Thank you for that suggestion ... I tried it a few times before changing the name myself, it should have been in correct name off of the Unrevoked website .... upon checking I HAD INDEED changed it to .zip.zip .... changed it back and formatting SD card to FAT32 now ... will let you guys know if this fixes problems ...
Thanks again
Killerarl said:
Thank you for that suggestion ... I tried it a few times before changing the name myself, it should have been in correct name off of the Unrevoked website .... upon checking I HAD INDEED changed it to .zip.zip .... changed it back and formatting SD card to FAT32 now ... will let you guys know if this fixes problems ...
Thanks again
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You should be good to go after the format.
fader01 said:
Is your SD Card formatted in Fat32? you might want to move everything off your SD card to your PC then format the card thru the PC in Fat32 then move everything back to the card.
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This was my problem ... thanks again ... got it working with your help!

Bootloader problems

Ok so i place any PC36IMG.zip on the root of the SD Card and goto into bootloader mode and it never sees this file what is wrong tried to also change the splash screen and update RA and nothing what do i need to do
Did you rename the file to PC36IMG.zip.zip?
Make sure it's properly named. By default in Windows, file extensions are not shown, so the .zip is already there, you don't need to add it.
no i didn't i download it and placed it right on the root of the sd card and it only has one ext .zip
lokster_1000 said:
no i didn't i download it and placed it right on the root of the sd card and it only has one ext .zip
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There are two requirements for the bootloader to recognize the PC36IMG. One, it has to be named correctly. Capitals do matter. It has to be PC36IMG. As the previous poster stated, if you add a .zip it becomes .zip.zip, so be sure when you are looking at the file in windows, that it's just PC36IMG, all capitals. The other requirement, is that it has to be on the main directory of your sd card, not in any folders. If both of those requirements are met, the bootloader should scan and find the PC36IMG, and ask you to update. I know you said you did all that already, but just double check the file's location, and how it's named. If everything checks out, and it still doesn't work, I would then suggest formatting your sd card to FAT32, using windows, and then copy over just the PC36IMG, and try again. (of course back up your SD card before you format it ) For some reason, many people have reported the bootloader not finding a PC36IMG, and that formatting the SD card fixed the issue. Hope that helps a bit.
k2buckley said:
There are two requirements for the bootloader to recognize the PC36IMG. One, it has to be named correctly. Capitals do matter. It has to be PC36IMG. As the previous poster stated, if you add a .zip it becomes .zip.zip, so be sure when you are looking at the file in windows, that it's just PC36IMG, all capitals. The other requirement, is that it has to be on the main directory of your sd card, not in any folders. If both of those requirements are met, the bootloader should scan and find the PC36IMG, and ask you to update. I know you said you did all that already, but just double check the file's location, and how it's named. If everything checks out, and it still doesn't work, I would then suggest formatting your sd card to FAT32, using windows, and then copy over just the PC36IMG, and try again. (of course back up your SD card before you format it ) For some reason, many people have reported the bootloader not finding a PC36IMG, and that formatting the SD card fixed the issue. Hope that helps a bit.
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Also, to add to that, if the android txt file isn't in there, it won't read either.
teh roxxorz said:
Also, to add to that, if the android txt file isn't in there, it won't read either.
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I was unaware of this. What exactly is that? A file on the sd card? I'm looking in my sd card for it now..
k2buckley said:
I was unaware of this. What exactly is that? A file on the sd card? I'm looking in my sd card for it now..
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Its inside every PC36IMG, attached is one for amon_ra, but disregard it, extract it and look at the txt file. that file needs to be in the PC36IMG for it'll be detected. I recommend copying to your pc, incase you make a PC36IMG, like if you make a splash screen, ect.
teh roxxorz said:
Its inside every PC36IMG, attached is one for amon_ra, but disregard it, extract it and look at the txt file. that file needs to be in the PC36IMG for it'll be detected. I recommend copying to your pc, incase you make a PC36IMG, like if you make a splash screen, ect.
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Gotchya, thanks. I see what you mean now. Cool.
k2buckley said:
Gotchya, thanks. I see what you mean now. Cool.
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No problem; I came across it when I made a splash screen and it didn't have that file; Most people don't know about it, lol.
i have all of that as stated i will format the SD card and see what happens
lokster_1000 said:
i have all of that as stated i will format the SD card and see what happens
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Let us know how you make out.

Going back to stock.

Ok I rooted my EVO with revolutionary a couple days ago. Now I want to go back to stock. I run the lastest RUU but when I tried to put the 36img.zip into bootloader..it won't recognize the zip. which ya know that is to put back s-on. but it wont recognize the zip. Can someone help please.
Did you name the file correctly, PC36IMG, not PC36IMG.zip (so that your SD card recognize it as PC36IMG.zip and not PC36IMG.zip.zip)? Or is your SD card full? Or have you tried another SD card?
shortydoggg said:
Did you name the file correctly, PC36IMG, not PC36IMG.zip (so that your SD card recognize it as PC36IMG.zip and not PC36IMG.zip.zip)? Or is your SD card full? Or have you tried another SD card?
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Yes I did rename it to the correct way and my sd card is not full..but didn't try with another sd card.
EDIT: Okay tried with different sd card and still nothing i guess this is not fixable right?
I think there is few more steps to it than just pc36img'ing back. U need to downgrade the hboot first. I think the thread is in general
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{ParanoiA} said:
I think there is few more steps to it than just pc36img'ing back. U need to downgrade the hboot first. I think the thread is in general
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Mmmm how can I downgrade the hboot? please help
can you give me a link to it.
The zip will only restore your phone back to stock, you'll need a diferent zip to restore S-ON after you zip the ruu (at least thats the way I have seen it done)
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[Q] Phone stuck on boot loop

Hi,
my phone stuck on boot loop, as i mentioned at the title. I mean it comes to HTC screen and then black screen and then again HTC screen. It happened when i try to move com.htc package to sd-card, i was trying to open some more place for my internal storage ( i didn't know that can happen.)
how can i fix this ? can you please help me thanks !:crying:
Unfortunately you tried to move an important system component (didn't even know it would let you).
In future, if you don't know what it is, you should research it first. If you can't find anything, don't touch it
To get it back, you will likely have to run an RUU, but you will lose everything except stuff on your sd card.
Find bortak's troubleshooting guide at the top of Q&A, find the bit on RUU, find and flash the 2.3.3. GB RUU.
In future, if you really want to make more space on the Desire, the only proper way is to research how to S-OFF, root and partition your sd card.
Do you have a Nandroid? You must take nandroid backup using CWM before going fishy with /system
Else try factory reset using stock recovery
To free system space, instead of moving important files, use Link2SD for moving apps to SD partition
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thanks, i will try
I'm appreciated for your helps, i'm now at work, when i go home i 'll try your suggestion that installing RUU.
I don't have a nandroid and don't know what it is. And i tried all choices on HBOOT none of them worked !
And one more question my usb driver looks like broken when i connect computer my phone and go into HBOOT, it says "USB Device not recognized" but i can plug my sd card to my laptop, can i run RUU and flash proccess by my sd card and how ?
rsercano said:
And one more question my usb driver looks like broken when i connect computer my phone and go into HBOOT, it says "USB Device not recognized" but i can plug my sd card to my laptop, can i run RUU and flash proccess by my sd card and how ?
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In the same troubleshooting guide there should be a section on how to extract the ROM.zip from the RUU
Then you rename it to PB99IMG.zip exactly, put it on the root of the sd card (not in any folder), and run it from the sdcard without cable.
Alternatively, if you search directly for the 2.3.3. RUU as PB99IMG.zip is should be available.
eddiehk6 said:
In the same troubleshooting guide there should be a section on how to extract the ROM.zip from the RUU
Then you rename it to PB99IMG.zip exactly, put it on the root of the sd card (not in any folder), and run it from the sdcard without cable.
Alternatively, if you search directly for the 2.3.3. RUU as PB99IMG.zip is should be available.
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YOU ARE AWESOME ! BUT my phone now works i opened it, but can't use my Vodafone TR line, it says NO SIM CARD What should i do now ?
EDIT: I MADE IT WORK BY REBOOTING, Thanks a lot again !!!!

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