Hi, I recently purchased a secondhand HTC Desire Z off eBay that had been both unlocked from Bell Wireless and had a custom rom installed on it. I am having an impossible time figuring out what to do and when to do it--what I want is a Desire Z that is running the stock rom (which I currently don't have and no not where to download) that has been overclocked anywhere up to 2GHz. I would also like all of my applications to function normally (currently YouTube videos will not play). Here is all of the software info:
Android Version:
2.2.1
Baseband Version:
12.28e.60.140fP_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.21-gd2764ed
htc-kerneland18-2 #1
Tue Oct 26 16:04:03 CST 2010
Build Number:
1.85.73.2 CL331649 release-keys
Software Number:
Virtuous v1.0.2 (Vision)
Browser Version:
WebKit 3.1
I've tried rooting it with Visionary, which doesn't work (I get a black screen after it attempts to root for about 20 seconds).
Please, step-by-step instructions would be greatly valued. I'm currently using a Mac, but I have Windows 7 installed on a Bootcamp partition, so if you may give me instructions in either terminal or cmd; either works.
bcar1ton said:
Hi, I recently purchased a secondhand HTC Desire Z off eBay that had been both unlocked from Bell Wireless and had a custom rom installed on it. I am having an impossible time figuring out what to do and when to do it--what I want is a Desire Z that is running the stock rom (which I currently don't have and no not where to download) that has been overclocked anywhere up to 2GHz. I would also like all of my applications to function normally (currently YouTube videos will not play). Here is all of the software info:
Android Version:
2.2.1
Baseband Version:
12.28e.60.140fP_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel Version:
2.6.32.21-gd2764ed
htc-kerneland18-2 #1
Tue Oct 26 16:04:03 CST 2010
Build Number:
1.85.73.2 CL331649 release-keys
Software Number:
Virtuous v1.0.2 (Vision)
Browser Version:
WebKit 3.1
I've tried rooting it with Visionary, which doesn't work (I get a black screen after it attempts to root for about 20 seconds).
Please, step-by-step instructions would be greatly valued. I'm currently using a Mac, but I have Windows 7 installed on a Bootcamp partition, so if you may give me instructions in either terminal or cmd; either works.
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There is a guide for reverting back to stock in the wiki however, not having a backup of a partition that is changed in the process of rooting, you won't be able to return the phone to an "out of the box" state. If you're just wanting the stock ROM, just download the stock ROM (check the sticky in the dev section) and flash it to your device.
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What is the ultimate purpose of that partition that I can no longer get back? Is it going to drastically effect how the phone runs?
bcar1ton said:
What is the ultimate purpose of that partition that I can no longer get back? Is it going to drastically effect how the phone runs?
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Basically, removing root capability. If you just want a stock ROM, just check the sticky (sorry, I'd link to it if I weren't on the XDA app) in the dev thread for a list of available stock ROMs.
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA App
The problem is that I don't currently have root access. Visionary is crashing, I tried using rage, which was also unsuccessful; I'm unable to install or manage roms using Rom Manager because of the lack of root access. Can I force the rom onto the phone and force install it using adp? Thanks in advance.
It looks like you're already rooted considering that the Virtuous ROM has already been flashed to your device.
Can you boot into CWM by powering on with the power+vol down combination?
I can boot into CWM, but I can't manage roms using the rom manager app. I have to download clockworkmod, but rom manager claims to not have permission to do that. I am unable to go to superuser and give it permissions. How would I go about putting the stock rom on the device and installing it?
Have a look at the development forum -- as of now, there are some stock or nearly stock ROMs (albeit rooted) available for download.
Afterwards, place the .zip on your sdcard, reboot into CWM and install from there.
I'll try it tonight and let you know how it works. Thanks in advance!
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OriginalGabriel said:
There is a guide for reverting back to stock in the wiki however, not having a backup of a partition that is changed in the process of rooting, you won't be able to return the phone to an "out of the box" state. If you're just wanting the stock ROM, just download the stock ROM (check the sticky in the dev section) and flash it to your device.
I am also trying to revert my phone back to factory settings for warranty purposes and I used clockworkmod to go back to my original rom but I cannot find the original recovery image to put back so s-off can be turned back on. Every thread I read says to download a file similar to pc10img.zip and go into bootloader so it will load except boot loader says "wrong image" or "image not found" what do do and where can I get a good file
2.2
Baseband 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel 2.6.32.17-g9ab3677 HTC [email protected]#1
Build 1.22.531.8 CL277427
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Thank you so much; it all worked out! I updated the rom to the 2.4 version of xboarder56's Gingerbread. Everything works, and it's overclocked to 1.5GHz--fast enough to play N64 roms on N64oid at full speed (pretty much the reason I bought this phone, lol).
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Hello,
I tried to root my HTC Desire using unrEVOked 3.32
I did instal the HBOOT drivers,
I have a HTC Desire:
-Android 2.2
-hboot 0.93.0001
-Basebandversion - 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
-Kernel 2.6.32.15-gf5a401c htc-kernel and18-2 #1
-Build: 2.29.405.5 CL293415 release-keys
-Software number: 2.29.495.5
Can anyone help me?
Try using 3.21
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dd5yh9
Seems to work for some, but I had no issues rooting 2.29.405.5 using 3.32
maxxie85 said:
Hello,
I tried to root my HTC Desire using unrEVOked 3.32
I did instal the HBOOT drivers,
I have a HTC Desire:
-Android 2.2
-hboot 0.93.0001
-Basebandversion - 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
-Kernel 2.6.32.15-gf5a401c htc-kernel and18-2 #1
-Build: 2.29.405.5 CL293415 release-keys
-Software number: 2.29.495.5
Can anyone help me?
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1. Think this should be in Q&A?
2. Can you say what is going wrong? Error message?? Brick??
I had problem too with installing new recovey via unrevoked, going from amon-ra to clockwork.. Had either message that it could'n enter Nand or that connection was lost previously.. Haven't solved it yet..
--> You could also try via terminal, see unroot topic above...
Good luck.
I couldn't get it to work for a while (I was already rooted & S-Off but I was trying to update ClockworkMod Recovery because my ADB wasn't working) eventually I managed to get it working by installing HTC Sync (even though it says not to). The new one wouldn't work at first but I found a link to an old version (2 I think) then updated to the newest version Got everything working now
ofcourse,
unrevoked says:
Internal error: installing package failed
Recovery image: ClockworkMod Recovery
But i believe that ROM manager, already has installed ClockworkMod Recovery athoug i don't have root acces yet
(already have ROM manager installed)
Maybe you don't have enough available space in internal memory. I also had the same problem and I was at 18 MB free space. I freed then some space and it worked, because it installs something temporary before the phone restarts.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
that could be, I only have 14,93 mb of free space.
Going to try it know.
It worked, he is now rooted, i think
at least unrEVOked said it was done.
And ROM manager dosn't give the message anymore that it can't get root acces.
thank you
he is defintly rooted, already backup my current ROM.
i try it in the same way and i was having same configuration, First y downgraded to 2.1 stock and the work like charm unrevoked
nice! I'll try that too then!
A copy and paste from another thread I posted in not ten minutes ago.
Wrong forum, post in the Q&A section.
Read this.
And read THIS.
In short:
We are writing this because, like a lot of people, we constantly worry about the quality of posts on XDA. Some people suggest to us that quality has been deteriorating (or rather, the number of junk posts have been increasing), and honestly, maybe those people have a point.
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Our first change is this: only users with 10 posts (or more) will be allowed to post to any development-related forum. Users with 9 or fewer will be able to read, but not post. This change will happen within the next week. We hope it will dramatically cut down on the crap.
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(Fail. pressed the wrong button. was looking through the related topics for a similar problem)
I've been trying to install CWM on my DHD for a few days now and not sure if im either doing it wrong or its just not possible at the moment.
Android Version: 2.2
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.21
Build: 1.40.61.2
Software number 1.40.61.2
I think I've managed to root my device (i can use su in terminal emulator after a reboot) but ROM Manager fails to install cwm.
NickSlash said:
(Fail. pressed the wrong button. was looking through the related topics for a similar problem)
I've been trying to install CWM on my DHD for a few days now and not sure if im either doing it wrong or its just not possible at the moment.
Android Version: 2.2
Kernel Version: 2.6.32.21
Build: 1.40.61.2
Software number 1.40.61.2
I think I've managed to root my device (i can use su in terminal emulator after a reboot) but ROM Manager fails to install cwm.
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You need s-off to flash cwm
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
That would by why its not working then. Thanks
Shall give the s-off a try, little hesitant due to only having it a week.
Thanks to jkoljo this can be done painlessly: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
I've been reading through the information on the page and not sure about the requirements it mentions.
Guessing the build version is the same as the one in the system information bit (which should be fine as its under)
As for stock kernel, do I have this seeing as I haven't done anything to my phone yet? Or might it be different as I have a branded handset.
-- never mind, turns out everything was fine. after several minutes of terror i appear to have s-off and cwm installed without killing my nice new phone
thanks for the help
Hello Guys,
I have bought the new HTC desire unlocked rooted phone from ebay. It has Android Version 2.1 ( I checked Settings-> About Phone )
Firmware version 2.1-Update 1
Build Number 1.29.661.1 CL198499 release keys
Software Number 1.29.661.1
How can I update to Froyo?
When I go Settings-> About Phone->system updates->Check Now
It show "A System upgrade is available" Should I upgrade it or is there any other way to upgrade it for Unlocked phones
I have Superuser permission application , does that mean its rooted?
Description According to Seller:
Model: A182
CPU Speed: 1 GHz
Platform: Android with HTC Sense
Memory: 512 MB ROM and 576 MB RAM
Size and Weight: 119 x 60 x 11.9 mm, 135 gramms
Display: 3.7" Touch Screen
Network: UMTS/HSPA 850/1900 MHz GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPS: Internal GPS antenna
Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 Wi-Fi IEEE 801.11 b/g, 3.5mm stereo audio jack, Micro-USB
Camera 5MP with autofocus, flash and video capture
Expansion Slot microSD Card
Please advice what should I do?
Thanks
Forget about the update and custom ROM it
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Never ever go for the official update if you're rooted. A couple of users early this year killed their phones this way.
As per wildcard, just get a custom 2.2 rom.
If you want the official stock rom rooted you can install an RUU (with a Goldcard if required) then root that or you can pick up one of the pre-rooted stock roms. Either way will work although using the pre-rooted rom will be quicker.
I have read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=814381 thread
As I bought HTC desire unlocked rooted phone from ebay, How to check which method was used for Rooting..I went to Hboot I says Clockworkmod options..Is that mean unrevoked was used?
For flashing a Rom , 42Turkeys said use Titanium back up...Will it create conflict with Clockworkmod ?
When I do back up using Titanium, will it back up my previous ROM ?
How can i check which ROM is currently flashed in my phone?
Here is what I see after settings->My phone
Please find the Software Info below:-
Firmware version 2.1-Update 1
Baseband Version 32.41.00.32u_4.08.00.09
Kernel Version 2.6.29-e5576724 [email protected]#1
Build Number 1.29.661.1 CL198499 release keys
Software number 1.29.661.1
Browser Version Webkit 3.1
I talked to my seller he said that It's a one click system update that takes 2 mins to update to Froyo 2.2 but above you guys mentioned not to do the updates
Please help!
If your going to use a custom Rom use ownheredesirehd it is great uses Android 2.2.1 and has the new HTC sense, I use it and I get around 2600 every time on benchmark. It is a very good Rom and you should really consider using it.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
What you need to do is:
1. root your phone using unrevoked
2. Start up the phone into bootloader and at the top is it says s-on you need to download and do this from alphabet.nl
3. If it says s-off don't worry and download a custom Rom (I recommend ownheredesirehd)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=860602&page=51
4. Boot into recovery and press install from .zip on sdcard
5. Find your downloaded file and press yes install.
6. It could take about 25 minutes to install but will be worth it.
Before you do this make sure you have a backup of your current Rom by booting into recovery and selecting backup.
Also backup all your apps using titanium backup so that you don't lose them.
And lastly before you flash a new Rom make sure your sdcard is partitioned into two partitions, all remainingFAT32 and 1.5gb ext3
Reply to tell me how it goes or if you need any more help.
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backup all your apps using titanium backup so that you don't lose them.
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Should I install Titanium back up first , wil it not create conflict with clockworkmod ? Also, backup is on the phone or by connecting to PC
And lastly before you flash a new Rom make sure your sdcard is partitioned into two partitions, all remainingFAT32 and 1.5gb ext3
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Are there any steps?
ipskang said:
Should I install Titanium back up first , wil it not create conflict with clockworkmod ? Also, backup is on the phone or by connecting to PC
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Titanium backup is an app for the phone. Clockwork is a recovery. So to answer your question, no, they will not conflict, and all backing up is done through your phone, although once backed up, you have the option of putting the backup in a safe place in your PC.
ipskang said:
Are there any steps?
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Yes, Google or search the forums first, then come back with your questions and I will be glad to help
Actually before working on my phone...I want to know which ROm is flashed on my phone..When I go to Settings-Myphone-Software Information->
Firmware version 2.1-Update 1
Baseband Version 32.41.00.32u_4.08.00.09
Kernel Version 2.6.29-e5576724 [email protected]#1
Build Number 1.29.661.1 CL198499 release keys
Software number 1.29.661.1
Browser Version Webkit 3.1
My phone is rooted as it has super user permission application.
How can i know which ROM is used? ( I have bought it from ebay so i don't know the details)
ipskang said:
Actually before working on my phone...I want to know which ROm is flashed on my phone..When I go to Settings-Myphone-Software Information->
Firmware version 2.1-Update 1
Baseband Version 32.41.00.32u_4.08.00.09
Kernel Version 2.6.29-e5576724 [email protected]#1
Build Number 1.29.661.1 CL198499 release keys
Software number 1.29.661.1
Browser Version Webkit 3.1
My phone is rooted as it has super user permission application.
How can i know which ROM is used? ( I have bought it from ebay so i don't know the details)
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The Rom in your phone at the moment is the stock HTC 2.1 Rom, if you Rom changes your software number will change and probably the kernel too.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
Hey guys
I am totally new to the android phones, and now having a DHD which has the following specs:
Android Ver. 2.2
BaseBand Ver. 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_m
Kernel Ver. 2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build No. 1.32.405.6
Software No. 1.32.405.6
Now i looked at this link -
and didn't understand if i have to downgrade my DHD as well or is my version old enough so i can skip right ahead to the S-Off and ROOT?
can anyone tell me from what ver., and Ver. of what, do you have to perform downgrading?
thanks.
No need to downgrade.
Use this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
If u want an ENG bootloader (not needed for custom roms and root, but recommend):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
You can brick your phone, be careful!
droreni said:
Hey guys
I am totally new to the android phones, and now having a DHD which has the following specs:
Android Ver. 2.2
BaseBand Ver. 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_m
Kernel Ver. 2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
Build No. 1.32.405.6
Software No. 1.32.405.6
Now i looked at this link -
and didn't understand if i have to downgrade my DHD as well or is my version old enough so i can skip right ahead to the S-Off and ROOT?
can anyone tell me from what ver., and Ver. of what, do you have to perform downgrading?
thanks.
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Yes you can skip the downgrade progress!
Perfect
thanks for the fast reply!
how to root gingerbread
hi everybody,
forgive me if I' writing in the wrong place but for me has been enough difficult to get here..
I'm a rookie android user and I've been flying over the forums for the last three days, I'm really getting crazy.
Here are the specifics of my phone (branded):
android version 2.3.3
kernel version 2.6.35.10-gd2564fb
software number 2.50.405.2
and here's the problem:
I have purchased an AR drone and I'm trying to get it connected so I visited the following link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1072281
seems that the first thing i need is a ROOTED Desire HD . I have tried every thing. Visionary (in different releases installed with ASTRO) seems not to be working. When i select Temproot now, after a while, the screen turns black. I waited for several minutes but nothing happened. So I needed to exit the program selecting "home". At that point it didn't allow me to rerun the app, I needed to reboot the phone to get it working again but no success.
So I tried GINGERBREAK 1.2 but after 25 minutes the rebooting process was still going on and I guessed that something was not working properly (as usual), so I stopped it. I think there is also a problem with Superuser (v 2.3.6.3), infact when I try to update it, it says "an error occurred and su was not updated. A zip file (su-2.3.1-bin-signed.zip) has been placed on your sdcard, please reboot into recovery mode and flash it to update your su binary" (by the way...sorry for my inexperience, but what does "flash something" mean????).Anyway, my phone doesn't reboot on clockwork recovery.
Moreover, upon opening Rom manager (v4.3.2.4) it tells me that I must root my phone to get it working (of course) and that it cannot find Superuser at "system/bin/su" or "system/xbin/su". Guess what! I don't have such files on my phone.....
At this time i don't know what else I can do, I'm relly frustrated.
Can anyone help me out? keep in mind that if you have any kind of solution, I need some very "plain" explanation like if you were talking to your 5 years old son, please
Thanks
If we update with software number 2.50.405.2 can we root?
No, firmware > 2.37 cannot be rooted.
Thanks for the info, I guess I have to get rid of my AR Drone
Decided I wanted to liberate my HTC One V from the preloaded apps. I used Hoosan2000's tool to unlock the bootloader. That went fine, but somewhere along the line I got click-happy and changed something I shouldn't have and got the "This build is for development purposes only..." splash screen problem. I could restart into the bootloader, but trying to go into recovery would only reboot into the HTC splash screen. I've been poring over this forum and a variety of other google results for a week and I have the phone in a state of "sort of working." I can now boot into Clockwork Mod Recovery, but when I click on any of the options, instead of bringing up more options, it just goes to the blank CWM background screen (the tophat). I can start the phone and actually get it to boot into stock Sense (it appears to be stock Sense now at least...certainly none of my old stuff is present), but WiFi is stuck in "turning on." I *think* I have Superuser privelages, but, beyond having SuperSU installed on there, I don't know how to tell if my phone is properly rooted or of what use that would be to me, as the only way to boot up into Sense is through the "install superboot.bat" file when I have it hooked up to the computer via USB.
In summation, I'd like to get this phone working, whether it is a custom ROM or just back to Stock. I've got my old Samsung Mez for the time being, but it has a whole host of other problem and is not reliable. Being new to this, I am just having trouble parsing a lot of the abbreviations and jargon I find in tutorials, so if any of you are able and willing to just give me guidance, I feel like I am close to resolving this issue.
Here is all the info I can think to post:
HTC One V CDMA (US Cellular)
Kernel version:
3.0.16-g0996825
[email protected] #1
PREEMPT
Baseband Version: 1.00.00.524_2
Build Number: 1.09.573.11 CL66498 release-keys
Browser Verson: WebKit/534.30
Android Version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense Ver: 4.0
Sortware Number: 1.09.573.11 710RD
HTC DSK API Level: 4.21
HTC Extension Version: HTCEXTENSION_403_1_GA_9
PRI Version: 3.28_027
PRL Version: 15118
Bootloader info:
*** UNLOCKED ***
PRIMOC PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.56.0000
RADIO-1.00.00.0524_2
eMMC-boot
Jun 1 2012,17:16:19
CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4
Like I said, I just want this phone back up and running. No longer care if I get to put a custom ROM on it or not (although it seems like it would be easier to put a custom one on there as I, for the life of me, haven't been able to find the stock version that I had originally anywhere to flash to...no, I didn't make a backup. I thought I had, but, I didn't).
Any help would be really appreciated. I swear I have searched these forums and found a lot of useful info here, but I am stuck at an impasse and I don't know what to do next. Feel like I am gingerly walking the line of "I will fix this and it will be ok" and "I will brick this and my wife is gonna be pissssssed" and I am sure you all can guess which side I want to land on.
Thanks.
You will fix this and it will be ok. I had the same problem with that version of CWMrecovery; updating to a newer version or to TWRP ought to help.
Newer CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173863
TWRP: http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/120 (you'll want to follow the recovery image method, since you can't properly boot into your phone, I think)
Having a working recovery should make the whole thing a whole lot easier, so that would be my next step. From what you've said, since you can still get into recovery I assume you can get into your bootloader and so you should be able to install whichever one?
I think Superuser roots as part of the installation process, although I'm not 100% sure on that.
Using hansoon to help you " one click root " had you flash a kernel (boot.img) I'm almost positive that since you are US Cellular CDMA and not Virgin Mobile CDMA the modules for a working WiFi are not in your stock Rom. Causing the ' WiFi turning on ' delima.
Personally I've never used CWMrecovery for more than a day, but I do know that if you flash the recovery.img of CWM then try to boot into recovery and you have issues.... Then flash a different custom recovery ( don't boot it though ) and reflash the CWM one again. Worked for me. But then I discovered TWRP and never looked back.