Hi guys. Need help with a HBOOT downgrade. I have used the search function and haven't found a solution that has worked for me. After 5 hours of searching I need a bit of help please.
I am trying to downgrade my HBOOT from 0.80 to 0.75 so I can flash an original Telstra rom to my phone. I get error 140 during the update. I have been trying this guide here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821809&highlight=downgrade+hboot
But I cant start and ADB shell. I have navigated to the directory in CMD prompt but it doesn't work, its not recognized. There is no adb shell exe or similar in the tools folder either.
What am I doing wrong? Or is there an easier way to do this? Thanks
Edit never mind.. Decided to check the HTC website for an ROM update and there is a 2.2 stock ROM on there that has flashed without issue. Wish I thought of that first..
Comment deleted - issue resolved.
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Hi guys, newbie here, do i need to downgrade firmware 1.37.771.3? most of the other articles state if its 1.72 or above. i was having trouble with adb and pushing psneuter so i thought id ask the question before spending hours trying to sort it. thanks.
You don't need to downgrade if your DHD has 1.3xxx base.
Thanks for the reply, just about to give up until i saw that. couldnt make a goldcard, glad i didnt need one in the end. i am now running cyanogen 7. yay.
I've been trying to root this G2 I recently got and I'm kind of stuck. It's competely stock running 2.3.4 Android. I was wondering what is the best way to root it,get the Security off etc etc. I've tried many of the ways listed but none help me.
Do I really need to downgrade etc? I've used ADB to root the MyTouch Slide 3G and the Nexus S 4G, Could someone help point me in a better direction I think I might be reading something wrong or looking at the wrong threads.
DudeNo said:
I've been trying to root this G2 I recently got and I'm kind of stuck. It's competely stock running 2.3.4 Android. I was wondering what is the best way to root it,get the Security off etc etc. I've tried many of the ways listed but none help me.
Do I really need to downgrade etc? I've used ADB to root the MyTouch Slide 3G and the Nexus S 4G, Could someone help point me in a better direction I think I might be reading something wrong or looking at the wrong threads.
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The safest way to root is by using the guide in the wiki: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
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+1 on wiki guide!
DudeNo said:
I've been trying to root this G2 I recently got and I'm kind of stuck. It's competely stock running 2.3.4 Android. I was wondering what is the best way to root it,get the Security off etc etc. I've tried many of the ways listed but none help me.
Do I really need to downgrade etc? I've used ADB to root the MyTouch Slide 3G and the Nexus S 4G, Could someone help point me in a better direction I think I might be reading something wrong or looking at the wrong threads.
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Yup you do need to downgrade, as currently you can only temp-root OTA GB. It unroots when you reboot your phone, and that's why the downgrading starts at temp root. Downgrade to 2.1, where a perm root is available, then flash a PRE-rooted GB if stock GB is important to you
Thanks guys. I had another question, They say look for the INFOCID, Where do I find that at? Because they don't really show a picture of it or explain how exactly to get it? Or do I not neeed to do that since I'm using a T-Mobile G2?
I remember seeing it when rooting. One of the rooting steps would print out lots of text on your command prompt. Just scroll around and you'll find it.
Found it :
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot oem boot
Just scroll through the output and you'll find it
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You shouldn't need to know the cid seeing as all G2's have the same cid. (TMOB_010 or something like that for anyone wondering)
-Nipqer
Nipqer said:
You shouldn't need to know the cid seeing as all G2's have the same cid. (TMOB_010 or something like that for anyone wondering)
-Nipqer
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I was just asking as they are asking about a Goldcard method and I was trying to figure out if I needed to follow that or not. This whole down-grading method is slightly confusing for me. Would you guys be able to help me locate a video showing someone doing it?
A goldcard is needed. Process goes goldcard, temp root, downgrade, perm root then flashing a new ROM. Just follow the guides and you'll be fine don't worry
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ArmedandDangerous said:
A goldcard is needed. Process goes goldcard, temp root, downgrade, perm root then flashing a new ROM. Just follow the guides and you'll be fine don't worry
Sent from pure meXdroidRom!!
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Thanks for the help lolz. That might be why I can't do anything. I generally just browsed over anything Goldcard, Cause all my other Androids used just ADB to push the files or I just had to flash stuff ah
Haha alright. If you still need help I might make a video this weekend as a guide.
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ArmedandDangerous said:
A goldcard is needed. Process goes goldcard, temp root, downgrade, perm root then flashing a new ROM. Just follow the guides and you'll be fine don't worry
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um no, G2's do not need goldcards.
G2's are only available from T-Mobile and thus all have the same cid.
A Goldcard is only neccesary if you are trying to flash an official PC10IMG that doesn't match the cid.
-Nipqer
Did not know that, as I'm using a Desire Z~
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C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>adb shell chmod 777 /data/local
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneu
Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)
C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools>adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneu
Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)
I'm doing the ADB, Did I do something wrong here?
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
psneuter does not work on gingerbread, so we need to use fre3vo
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Nipqer said:
Use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
psneuter does not work on gingerbread, so we need to use fre3vo
-Nipqer
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fre3vo by #teamwin
Please wait...
Attempting to modify ro.secure
An invalid argument was passed
An error has occured.
$
Is there a way to fix this? I'm typing in the commands they list. An also thanks for the help you've given me so far man.
DudeNo said:
fre3vo by #teamwin
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Attempting to modify ro.secure
An invalid argument was passed
An error has occured.
$
Is there a way to fix this? I'm typing in the commands they list. An also thanks for the help you've given me so far man.
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You can actually just copy paste the commands. To paste in command prompt just right click ans paste.
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Thanks for that, I feel dumb now ah wish I would of known you could copy and paste. It's all working now. I'm guessing after I downgrade the 2.3.4 I can officially follow one of the other threads listed and root and start installing roms + Clockwork Recovery?
Best way is to follow the official guide in the wiki here
And stay well away from Visionary.
-Nipqer
All right thanks. I think this is going to be my last question hopefully. I need to just follow all the steps after the Downgrading they talk about correct? I'm not trying to risk bricking this phone cause then I'm phoneless til I can get some spare cash -.-
Okay,
All I want to know is the best way to perm root my HTC G2. I have google searched and went through forums on xda and a few other sites. And all it did was give me a headache. Lol If anyone can help me with this, Please get back to me via this post or pm me. Thanks for your time! >_<
The Wiki method. Here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
XDA User strawmetal had also done a detailed guide but I can't find it now.
The gfree/visionary method is another option that is pretty safe and easy, if you're still on 2.2. Not to be confused with the visionary perm root method.
The wiki method is the best way, but can be difficult if you don't know how to use adb. If you need to downgrade your phone, you'll have to learn adb anyway.
Please don't go anywhere near the Visionary tool. Use the method in the XDA Wiki. It might look confusing at first, but read it carefully and if you don't understand something then ask about it here, there are plenty of people who can help you.
There's a guide to setting up and using adb linked from my signature (if you are reading via a brower and not something like the XDA app).
Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
Use the wiki method. It looks confusing but once you get into it it is not hard at all. Just follow the instructions to the letter.
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Sweetness!
Thanks Guys! I will go with the wiki guide as I'm familiar with adb and I have 2.3.4, So do I downgrade?
Yes, you have to downgrade first.
Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
How long should phone take to reboot after final step in gaining S-OFF
Have a quick question. Followed Strawmetal's guide for my G2, for both downgrading and gaining perm root. Got to final step both MD5#2 and MD5#3 checksums matched as they should. All previous steps matched also. So the final step then is type reboot. I did so, phone rebooted, but now 5 minutes later it's still on the "htc" screen. Impatient noob or brick?
It's not a brick if it displays anything ;P
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Have a quick question. Followed Strawmetal's guide for my G2, for both downgrading and gaining perm root. Got to final step both MD5#2 and MD5#3 checksums matched as they should. All previous steps matched also. So the final step then is type reboot. I did so, phone rebooted, but now 5 minutes later it's still on the "htc" screen. Impatient noob or brick?
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Any update?
I actually think I may have even done a battery pull around then... but I'm not quite sure and would not suggest it.
Hello.
I am trying to install a custom rom on a DHD that has been updated with the latest HTC OTA update.
As I understand,first step should be to downgrade using this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424023
I followed it, and managed to get through every step (Root, and I get the message "your card is now gold".)
And then what ? I am told to reboot on bootloader. The phone takes a very long time reading the img. And the nothing happens.
What should I do now ? My hboot is still 2.00.xxxx,so I guess nothing happened.
I still have my goldcard,how am I supposed to use it before using visionary ?
Edit : and now that AAHK is gone, it would be really great to update this guide for us noobs that will be trying other methods.