[Q] Issues with Gfree process - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I posted this in the gfree thread, by my question has essentially been sitting there for over a week without any real answers. I ran through the gfree directions step-by-step in the wiki; I got an error after "./gfree -f" that the eMMC power cycle failed, so I figured I hadn't gone back far enough in radio versions (the guide/wiki said "Notice: gfree is known not to work for radio firmwares with higher versions then 26.03.02.xx"). I tried a few different radios, and I keep getting the following:
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Any ideas?

Which version of gfree are you using?

theSpam said:
Which version of gfree are you using?
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I have tried both 1.02, and 1.04.

Been over a day, and onto second page. Bump!

The problem may be the kernel you are using. I can see from your screen shot that you're using a cyanogenmod kernel.
According to the gfree thread, gfree doesn't work well with alternate kernels, and they recommend that you flash back to a stock ROM (and kernel) before running the gfree process. See this comment and response here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855764&page=38 (Start with post 379).
Try flashing back to stock and running the gfree process. As long as you make a backup first (NANDroid is your friend), it should be fairly straightforward.

Well good, I was planning on doing a fully fresh re-install anyway. Thanks!

gfree 0.2 bypasses the eMMC power problem. So it should technically work fine with 0.2

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unrevoked vs other root methodes?

ok i have searched and lurked and nothing really explains this
1)how or why is one better than the other?
2)Does any keep the latest PRI? Before bust out the flame throwers i beleave i know the answer but someone on another forum is trying to convince people that lates unrevoked keeps pri.
3)I am already rooted (simpleroot)and using fresh 3.1.0.1 and loving it but would anyone have a better running system if they used a different method and why?
1) Using the engineering boatloader is the best ATM. It allows access to everything.
2) I believe Unrevoked would keep PRI, but if you have ever used the engineering boatloader you can't get it back to the latest (at least not yet).
3) Nope.
Edit: Also, post in Q&A next time, it'll save mods the trouble of moving the thread.
sorry forgot about Q&A
i used simple then loaded eng bootloader myself
JackDaniels7 said:
sorry forgot about Q&A
i used simple then loaded eng bootloader myself
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Well the newest release coming couldnt get any easier and its [email protected]!! lol
Heres a pic for yeah
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Well the newest release coming couldnt get any easier and its [email protected]!! lol
Heres a pic for yeah
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the only reason i am interested in that is cause i could flash all stock and compare to latest roms and also get all the radio and wimax updates over the wire with less work

downgrading a DZ 1.72

looking to do the wifes DZ, ive seen the wiki (http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Desire_Z:_Rooting), ive done steps 1-4 but i get stuck at the very 1st part of part 5
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any ideas where im going wrong?
You need to cd into the directory where you have your psneuter and etc files...
so cd then adb push etc?
will give it a go
thanks
woo-hoo i have temp-root, am i correct in saying i will have temp until i restart the phone - when i will have lost it?
Yes, restarting will remove a temp ROOT.
Follow this guide, from step 2. Make sure all your files are in the same place. This means when you open CMD prompt you must be in the right directory (C:\<location of files>\) when you run your ADB commands.
all seemed to be going well, got temp root, reloaded into bootloader pressed the power button, it appeared to be loading the new rom, but it didnt, im still on 1.72
cool, managed to downgrade to 1.34.405.5 just need to find the easiest way to root it is now
Use the guide i linked above, it was the easiest way for me to permanent root the phone. It uses psneuters, gfree and then root_psn. It will also give you clockworkmod 3.0.2.4
ok, i downgraded from 1.72 to 1.34, ive got perm. root and want to install a custom ROM, problem is clockwork wont backup my current (stock) ROM, it reboots and freezes at the white htc screen.
anyone shed any light on why i cant backup?

[Q] Can I Root Desire HD 2.36.207.16

I'm trying to root but without success
My build number 2.36.207.16
android version 2.3.3
Its O2 Germany Branded although I did gold card I can't make the downgrade it
I keep getting this sign $ and not the #
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I understand there is some problem with this version can anyone help me
thanks
update it to 2.36.405.8 using an RUU, then use Gingerbreak to temp root.
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
Follow my steps, If updating to 2.36.405.8 using the RUU fails,
Download the Rom from http://www.multiupload.com/L9NQX31FSF
Place it on your goldcard's root directory, (overwriting the old one), Turn off Fast Boot in Settings > Power, then turn off the phone from the power menu. Boot to bootloader (Vol dwn + pwr) and let it load up the rom off the sd. Hopefully this update will take, if it does then you'll be able to go back to my method and start at step 2 following the gingerbreak path.
what about
build number 2.52.1010.2
android 2.3.3
do i use the same method or downgrade?
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what about
build number 2.52.1010.2
android 2.3.3
do i use the same method or downgrade?
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If you would have read the several dozen threads regarding this, or chose to use the search function at the top of the screen and searched you would know that there is not way at this time to downgrade or root 2.4x builds or 2.5x builds unless you have Radio S-off (not to be confused with ENG S-Off).

[Q] Fully bricked usb - how to s-off?

I am trying to resuscitate an old HTC Desire. Here is where it stands now:
Bravo PVT3 Ship S-on
hboot 0.83.0001
Radio 5.17.05.23
CM10.1 VJ Jelly Bean 4.2.2 v6.3 (which works perfectly- I also have adb over network activated, and it says: 192.168.1.111:5555)
USB is fully bricked - I can't charge it anymore via the usb-port (but I have a recharger); and also can't get usb-access - and I've tried everything that has been suggested here and elsewhere to unbrick it, but it really is dead)
Can somebody please tell me how I can get adb-over-network to work and whether I could get S-OFF that way? When I try connecting, I CAN ping the phone, but I seem unable to connect, as shown here
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I have tried with 30' inrtervals, but it never connects. If anybody could point me in the right direction, I would be extremely grateful. Thanks!
-Stephan
Just documenting my own process. I created a goldcard and was able to get back to running an official 2.1 Éclair ROM with PB99IMG.zip. So I now have the following:
SO I guess next step would normally be to upgrade the RUU (e.g. to the 2.2 Froyo RUU), but all the instructions I find use usb. So I'm trying to figure this one out now - still VERY open to any suggestions.
I got there too. Following the instructions in the troubleshooting guide, I was able to get completely back to stock and to re-root again (with the help of Visionary and su). But the the guide recommends to also S-OFF. But I see no section on how to s-off without usb (like the section on root without usb). Could somebody please put me on the right track? Much appreciated.

One M9 Europe Bricked?

Hey, I wanted to revert my One M9 to stock but I f#cked up along the way, I did lock the bootloader before installing the stock Rom. I dont know what to do, I've been searching google for hours now and tried everything. ANy tips?
Can't go into recovery, I can't flash STOCK recovery because it's not unlocked anymore, cant flash stock rom via fastboot.
PS: The phone was 100% functional before I relocked the bootloader, but now I can't boot to Android. goes straight to Bootloader.
I Hope somebody can help! Thanks!
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flash a RUU. Youre on the european fw so there shouldnt be any issues. Check out flippys thread in the general section and youll be fine
Doesn't work, tried both Zip and Exe, none of them works. the exe starts flashing then quickly aborts. same with the zip.
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Doesn't work, tried both Zip and Exe, none of them works. the exe starts flashing then quickly aborts. same with the zip.
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Then you are missing something. Read again.
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Demyx11 said:
Doesn't work, tried both Zip and Exe, none of them works. the exe starts flashing then quickly aborts. same with the zip.
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tell us what errors you got or we wont be able to help you

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