Related
Just wondered something. I have created a goldcard and flashed a new ROM successfully. I was looking at using A2SD but obviously I need to format my SD card. If I do this, will I lose the ability to flash a different ROM? Would I need to do the goldcard thing all over again?
Thanks
Liam
Hi,
I use a different SD card in my phone to the one i made as a goldcard, and can still flash any custom rom so you should be fine.
Shweet. Thanks dude!!
Goldcard is used to allow the user to flash mis-matched CID images. For example flash an Orange UK ROM to T-Mobile G2 (My understanding).
A goldcard is used to bypass the CID check so you can flash an "unlocked" bootloader which allows u to flash unsigned/mis-matching CID ROMS
If I'm wrong, please could someone correct me.
I used a goldcard so i could downgrade to root my phone. It the most recent roms from htc they patched the exploit which flashrec uses to root your phone to install custom roms.
Unfortunate
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.
you only need 1 card!! when u format th goldcard it becomes an SD card once again,no need to have 2 diff cards
abalint21 said:
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
try using another card. it took seven cards to get mine working. i used a nokia 5800 8gb stock card.
be sure you are following the instructions correctly.
I successfully made a goldcard which I used on both my Hero (TMob) and another Hero (H3G) and flashed generic ROM's to them.
I've subsequently put the latest ROM's from the HTC website (for respective models) on them but can no longer use the Goldcard method! I tried using the card again, re-made it, tried 2 more cards with the same result..
Thought it may be of some interest
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...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Hey guys, can anyone please tell me how i can root my htc desire hd ?? been trying for ages but everytime i try downgrading my phone, it tells me operation failed !! Anyone please, your help will be mostly appreciated !
I recommend you follow the guides in these threads (in the rollup) Development sticky rollup
Welcome to the world of modding and Rooting
Thank you soo much man, i really appreciate it
hey i still cant manage, i made the gold card and did all the steps, but when i come to downgrading it , i get cid incorrect , anyone please ??
AndrewBonnici said:
hey i still cant manage, i made the gold card and did all the steps, but when i come to downgrading it , i get cid incorrect , anyone please ??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think your goldcard isn't working correctly, make sure you follow the steps to create it precisely.
jkoljo said:
Troubleshooting:
- "Main version is older"? You did not type everything correctly. Please try it again and see if any errors come up.
- "Error opening backup file"? You did not use "Charge only" -connection, or your SD card is faulty.
- "CID mismatch/CID incorrect"? Your device is branded. Just make a Goldcard, put the PD98IMG.zip to the card again and go to the bootloader.
- "Model ID incorrect"? Some Telus DHDs get this, just make a Goldcard.
- Zip will not load in bootloader? Format your SD card to FAT32, no quick format! You can also try another SD.
- Problems while making Goldcard? See this post.
- PD98IMG.zip md5sum is: C3D244A9F056E48EE3851A14FF52204C
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you sure you are running on the Carrier firmware? Also I am unsure of the process for those as mine was unbranded. If it is the very latest carrier build it may have been massaged to deny root. I will have a gander and see what I can find out.
Just found this quote in the FAQ - "CID mismatch/CID incorrect"? Your device is branded. Just make a Goldcard, put the PD98IMG.zip to the card again and go to the bootloader.
well this video makes it clear, ... , very clear .. i just rooted using this guide approx 2-3 weeks ago....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkbmKLCkDWg
then u'll reach the "CID incorrect !" error (if your phone is branded)
if it is branded::do the following
i then suggest you download the GoldCardHelper app and install it on your phone.
you need to jot down the MMC2 Reverse CID ... (make sure you dont copy it using the 'menu -> copy' method, rather jot it down on a paper, because the copy method copies the MMC1 reverse CID, and you need the MMC2)
then you can use the GoldCardTool.exe to install the goldcard image (emailed to you from the website)
copy the PD98IMG zip file onto the sd card, and then downgrade
hey guys i appreciate all the help, ive tried loads of times and yet i cant manage, its always producing cid incorrect !!,
Im going to reset my phone and try again, ill tel u guys how it goes, thanks again
Goldcard tool never worked for me.
It often doesn't work using high capacity SD cards so use a 1 or 2 gig one.
I used this guide:
http://android.modaco.com/content/general-discussion/305672/creating-a-goldcard/
andrew, is your firmware 1.73 or 1.75? - because these guides support only these firmwares ... im not sure if these techniques work with newer firmwares.
My downgrade guide works even with 2.x builds. Please do not link to addictivetips, it is hard to provide help when people mix guides..
mine is 1.84, anything i can do ?
AndrewBonnici said:
mine is 1.84, anything i can do ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Simply follow the downgrading guide in the dev section. It works for 1.84 too.
I have the same problem used all guides and followed the videos. simply it doesn't work. In the beginig it used to say CID Incorrect then after making the Goldcard, it doesn't give me any response and just goes back to the original bootloading screen after saying image not found for like 3-4 times. Please help with any simple way
I have the same problem used all guides and followed the videos. simply it doesn't work. In the beginig it used to say CID Incorrect then after making the Goldcard, it doesn't give me any response and just goes back to the original bootloading screen after saying image not found for like 3-4 times. Please help with any simple way
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In my experience, the "No image!" error is experienced when you have the SD card formatted as FAT16 rather than FAT32. If you used your phone to format the card then this might have happened (I think it defaults to FAT16 when the card is 2GB or less - I hope someone else can confirm this)
flupo2000 said:
Finally it worked after trying soooo many guides and videos I used this simple direct one http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/ and it worked. But to be frank with you it looks like the issue is the SD card itself, not all SD card accepts the Goldcard process. My last attempt after trying 4 different cards I pulled my camera card and I said this is the last trial and it worked although it is SanDisk same I tried with 3 before and I even tried Toshiba brand. Any ways thank you all you are the best to help now I moving to next step S-Off
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA Premium App
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA Premium App
I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
ruben_swing said:
I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You tried this description, and followed it word for word?
And to my knowledge you should not need to create a goldcard when you have an unbranded device.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Sorry but the same customer id error even when after following the guide u mentioned
ruben_swing said:
I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had the exact problem. I created a goldcard, and everthing worked out fine. Not sure why a goldcard is required even when our device is apparently unbranded, but anyways, goldcard does the work.
Try following this guide:
http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
nayan8teen said:
I had the exact problem. I created a goldcard, and everthing worked out fine. Not sure why a goldcard is required even when our device is apparently unbranded, but anyways, goldcard does the work.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you so much for replying. I have yet to try out the guide you have mentioned in the link, however, I do need to ask one or two questions:
1. If I create a goldcard, will I be able to ever upgrade to the Official Gingerbread ROM, when it is released for India.
2. Can I switch between ROMs (stock/non-stock) seamlessly, without any complains.
I would really appreciate if you would really help me out here.
ruben_swing said:
I have an unbranded DHD with Android 2.2.1 running on stock rom for India, today i tried to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 using the RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed.exe but it keeps giving me customer id error, I also downloaded the PD98IMG for the above rom and when i try to update it says CID incorrect, after searching I found that I need to create a gold card. My question is why do i need it, is creating a gold card the only solution. I have an unbranded DHD. Can anyone pls help me downgrade so that i can install a custom rom for my unbranded indian DHD
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had the same problem with downgrading to 1.3 as of the PD98IMG.zip. tried for 2 days and i kept getting the CID incorrect error. finally it came to me..i wasnt running the command prompt as administrator. it worked like a charm for me. that might be the reason why you're getting the CID incorrect error.
ramanan27 said:
I had the same problem with downgrading to 1.3 as of the PD98IMG.zip. tried for 2 days and i kept getting the CID incorrect error. finally it came to me..i wasnt running the command prompt as administrator. it worked like a charm for me. that might be the reason why you're getting the CID incorrect error.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I am still getting the CID incorrect error. however, I did manage to find something very helpful in this regard, and I would like to share it with you wonderful ppl, who took the time out to help me, check the link given below:
androidforums.com/desire-hd-all-things-root/323976-cid-incorrect-update-fail-desire-hd-firmware-downgrading-1-32-405-6-1-84-720-3-a.html
The above is a link
Once again thank you all for helping me, and in case you do have some updates about this, pls keep me posted
ruben_swing said:
Thank you so much for replying. I have yet to try out the guide you have mentioned in the link, however, I do need to ask one or two questions:
1. If I create a goldcard, will I be able to ever upgrade to the Official Gingerbread ROM, when it is released for India.
2. Can I switch between ROMs (stock/non-stock) seamlessly, without any complains.
I would really appreciate if you would really help me out here.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For your first question, no. And it has nothing to do with goldcard. I you are rooted and use some custom rom, you will not receive any official updates. Although you can at anytime go back to stock to get them.
But beleive me, when you start using custom roms, you do not need the official updates. I too am from India, and was waiting for the official 2.3.3, but finally a few days back decided to root and go for custom rom (RCMixHD Kingdom). And i am loving it..
So go ahead, make your goldcard.
And yeah, for your second, yes you can. Although, i dont think you will ever..
Hi Guys
I'm taking a look at a friends Desire which has stopped booting beyond the white HTC logo. Fastboot is still accessible and I've attempted to clear storage with no luck. I also tried to find the newest RUU on shipped-roms for H3G UK (2.25), but this complained that I was trying to downgrade the bootloader and exited. Is it possible to create a gold card without a booting phone easily?
The phone is currently running 2.29.771.3 and branded for H3G/Three UK. Is this software version available elsewhere?
Thanks
fatherjack360 said:
Hi Guys
I'm taking a look at a friends Desire which has stopped booting beyond the white HTC logo. Fastboot is still accessible and I've attempted to clear storage with no luck. I also tried to find the newest RUU on shipped-roms for H3G UK (2.25), but this complained that I was trying to downgrade the bootloader and exited. Is it possible to create a gold card without a booting phone easily?
The phone is currently running 2.29.771.3 and branded for H3G/Three UK. Is this software version available elsewhere?
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Read bortaks guide in my sig, for a goldcard u would have to put ur sdcard into another phone and do it that way. In the guide, go down to resources and there a link to the 2.3 gb upgrade from HTCDev and u can run that coz u dont need a goldcard, its made for pretty much all, brands, region etc etc. It will work coz i used it before and im H3G aswell.
Sent from my HTC Desire