Hi can someone help? I have the desire HD running stock gingerbread 2.3.3 on vodafone. Build no 2.36.161.12..I have searched every forum and tried every way to root the phone but failed . Has anyone actually managed to root their dhd from same stock set up as my phone?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Hi
What actually happens when you attempt to root? What is the actual error you experience?
Also, I think that the newer builds are not yet root-able but the developers are working on it round the clock.
Hi mate
Well I tried to downgrade using gingerbreak and the cmd prompt on my PC, but it doesn't seem to work this way think it said adb out of date on every command Line, but can't remember exactly, I also can't seem to successfully make a gold card but then I'm not sure how that works anyway......
Can u suggest a method that should definatly work?
When I had my HTC desire bravo it was easy to root & flash roms.
I appreciate your advice
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Hi,
Do you have the latest SDK installed on your machine?
Your firmware build can be downgraded, its probably your system setup.
Sdk? Is that a driver? I don't know what that is then? I asumed that the HTC sync I had on my pc had the drivers?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Actually I remeber now I did try and.install Sdk on my pc running windows 7 but it said I needed extra java stuff to run it...
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
SDK = Software Development Kit
If you download THIS FILE, and then install the SDK.
Once downloaded & installed follow Steps 1, 2b & 3 from THIS THREAD
For ease of use its probably best to install the SDK to C:\SDK or similar.
Thank you ill give it a go
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
if you have trouble instaling sdk, go to google and type: wiki cyanogen mod, on bottom of that page in information section is : howto: install the android sdk
Should I install the downgrade zip in section 3?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
yes, find [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
If your still having issues, I can try to do it remotely from your system.
You could? Ok, the Sdk is instaliing but I selected all the packages to install so its taking some time, don't suppose u can root it remotely ?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Hi Andy
andyharney said:
If your still having issues, I can try to do it remotely from your system.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
shall we have a go at doing it remotely then?
If you install TeamViewer on your PC I can do it from my end. I just need you there to plug/unplug the phone.
If you can cancel the install and reinstall with just these packages,
Code:
Android SDK Tools, revision 11
Android SDK Platform-tools, revision 5
SDK Platform Android 2.2, API 8,revision 2
SDK Platform Android 2.3.3 API 10, revision 1
Google USB Driver package, revision 4
Android Compatibility package, revision 2
If they have already installed then don't worry about it.
Andy
Do u mind if we do this tomorrow actually, I realised I have to be in work early.. do need to sleep
Really appreciate your help and look forward to sorting it
Regards phil
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Not a problem Phil. Just PM me the TeamViewer details and we'll go from there.
I'll install team viewer ready for tomorrow..
Regards
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Nice one mate..
Catch up tomorrow then
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
This msg goes out to all who have the desire HD & want to get root, s off, radio off...from stock gingerbread..... with the help of a developer on the forum we achieved this via remote access PC to PC and successfully flashed the cyanogenmod with latest radio. Just want to encourage you guys that with a bit of patience and perseverance it can be done. Many thanks to Andy on this forum for your patience perseverance and confidence
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Related
Hi all,
Ive decided to have a 'proper' look at installing ADB but do I really have to install the complete SDK and then JDK ? Its not a problem if I have to just was hoping there might be a lighter way of doing it given what i'd actually use it for....
Update - ended up following steviewevies full SDK guide and it worked a charm......think it was the JDK/Eclipse jazz that kept putting me off....nice one anyway.....now to try root
Look in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835777 and it's in the attached files called EZ-MiniADB.zip , I'm not sure how it works so you'll have to read the thread.
KoolKidsKlub said:
Look in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835777 and it's in the attached files called EZ-MiniADB.zip , I'm not sure how it works so you'll have to read the thread.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cheers pal....that might be just what i need
My adb guide also has a "quick" install method, which doesn't install the whole SDK.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z
steviewevie said:
My adb guide also has a "quick" install method, which doesn't install the whole SDK.
Sent from my HTC Desire Z
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cheers stevie, ended up doing the full sdk install in the end and everything worked like a charm....am now perm rooted with s-off without so much as a hickup....cheers for the uber clear instructions....now for the oc kernal lol
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
Hi folks,
I am new here and i am interesting to here from you which rom is the best for you.(battery life,speed..etc).
Thanx a lot
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
That is up to. If I were you, I would try different Roms.
If you like Sense then the best are Android Revolution, LeeDroid HD and Core Droid.
If you like Stock Android, the best are Cyanogenmod 6 (Android 2.2) and Cyanogenmod 7 (Android 2.3).
But in the end it is up to you...
I know ..tnx man.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
No problem mate.
If you are a newbie than you should use the Android Revolution HD because it is very close to the Stock Rom, it is fast, stable and has a good battery drain.
Just for info: There is a "Thanks" Button
I'm a noob and you cam see what i'm using
Sent from my HTC Desire HD, Powered by Android Revolution HD 2.0.12
john_d1974 said:
I'm a noob and you cam see what i'm using
Sent from my HTC Desire HD, Powered by Android Revolution HD 2.0.12
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's quite normal that newbies use the Android Revolution HD because it is, as I already said, very close to stock Rom.
lilil said:
No problem mate.
If you are a newbie than you should use the Android Revolution HD because it is very close to the Stock Rom, it is fast, stable and has a good battery drain.
I am new here for sure but i have experience with costume roms.
Desire is my last device of course now i have Dhd.
Thanx a lot.
Just for info: There is a "Thanks" Button
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Heey, im also new with dhd, i used to have a leo, but i bricked it(hardware failure)
Soo im wondering, how to flash a custom rom with my dhd, dont wanna brick it, so i want to be thoroughly.
Dhd info:
Android version 2.2.1
Softwarenumber 1.72.405.3
Where to start...?
Is it alot of work..?
Is it worth it..?
I have to start with rooting first? (perma..?)
So im hoping some one will help me out!
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
pokerfreakje said:
Where to start...?
Is it alot of work..?
Is it worth it..?
I have to start with rooting first? (perma..?)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537&highlight=root
You have to start with downgrading to 1.32.. because the 1.7.. can't be permrooted and root is the basis for everthing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Then you can root with VISIONary+, make Radio/ENG S-OFF, flash a custom recovery...
here are complete guides for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11557769
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=968397
If you have question then ask them in these threads.
okee, starting: installing .netframework 4 on my windows 7 USB debugging is checked.
IF you have a branded device, you have to make a Goldcard. Use "mmc2" instead of "mmc1"!!
uhm i dont have a branded device, like t-mobile right?
so i dont have to make a goldcard?
I did follow this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537&highlight=root as mention and it works greate. Can browse my local partition, install radio, ROM, full contole over my phones files....
jkoljo's Avatar
jkoljo know how to do this...
BR, Android newbee to, went from one year with HD2. Android is the future
Okay,,i have a problem with root,,,i folow this steps(
Install Visionary
Open Visionary and tap temproot, then attempt permroot now. Your device will reboot.) but my device not reboot it is just a black screen.
I must pull out battery and then system starts normal.
In my appliication i have superruser.
My phone its rooted or what?
Tnx
did you downgrade it from 1.72.x ?
first downgrade it,
but im having trouble downgrading it xD
No...i have 1.32
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
okee then you're a step ahead of me!
im trying to downgrade it
dzontra11 said:
Okay,,i have a problem with root,,,i folow this steps(
Install Visionary
Open Visionary and tap temproot, then attempt permroot now. Your device will reboot.) but my device not reboot it is just a black screen.
I must pull out battery and then system starts normal.
In my appliication i have superruser.
My phone its rooted or what?
Tnx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I had this problem as well and I solved it by rebooting. Try to reboot one time and try again, if it's still blackscreen try to reboot again. If this doesn't work I'll let anyone with better experience help you
No,no...like i said...after black screen now i have normal screen and use phone like before..i just want to ask...my phone is rooted?How i to know that?
Also,can i continue with next steps...s off and etc?
Tnx
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Take a loock at this, step by step http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YxNE79Wbp0&feature=related.
Do not tick any option, only push temproot and when finnish push at permroot then it will reboot
dzontra11 said:
No,no...like i said...after black screen now i have normal screen and use phone like before..i just want to ask...my phone is rooted?How i to know that?
Also,can i continue with next steps...s off and etc?
Tnx
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download Terminal emulator from the Market, type in su. If there is a #, then you have root.
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk
Hello all ... I'm new to rooting and I'm having a problem with SDK recognising my phone ... I have been trying to use the steps in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=709220 (How 2 - ADB, Rooting(reflash), Unrooting, Nandroid, Remove/Install App, roms, kernels) ... And I can not find the "android_winusb.inf" in the tools folder or the platform-tools folder ... I'm using sdk r10 and Windows Vista 64 ... Any help would be appreciated, Thank you ...
I modded the "android_winusb.inf" file in the sdk drivers zip and moved it to the platform tools folder ... I keep getting "The system cannot the path specified" in the cmd prompt when I type cd C:\android-sdk-windows\platform-tools === ...
EDIT: I also installed the My Touch 4g USB drivers and I no longer get the "Drivers not found" popup ...
Nevermind ... I searched the forums and got it rooted and installed Redemption ROM 2.4 with "Heart of the Sunrise" kernel ... Now I just need to get Clockworkmod working right ...
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
The only thing I can offer is to make sure you are in c:\sdk\platform-tools (or similar directory depending on install location) then do adb devices. My biggest problem was not being in that directory even though I had adb in the path (most likely incorrectly)
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA Premium App
Slamson said:
Nevermind ... I searched the forums and got it rooted and installed Redemption ROM 2.4 with "Heart of the Sunrise" kernel ... Now I just need to get Clockworkmod working right ...
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a lot simpler root method called unrevoked it does everything for you plus flash the recovery.... what is your problem with CMW
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
newtoroot said:
There is a lot simpler root method called unrevoked it does everything for you plus flash the recovery.... what is your problem with CMW
Sent from my Incredible using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I used unrevoked to root and Flash ... I dont know what the deal was with cwm, I just uninstalled and reinstalled it and it works fine now ... Thanks for the replies ...
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
First and foremost, please know that I have searched and searched again for hours and really have exhausted what in my opinion is my skill level for the rooting process. Previously hacked a PSP but that seemed easier than this.
I have tried the one click method and I have tried the HTCDev method. Both to no avail. I've run the .bat, I've tried the cmd cd Download cd OneXRoot... I couldn't get the One click .exe to run on my Windows XP even after installing .net framework. Can anyone help? I will divulge phone software versions, firmware etc if anyone decides to help me... And please only comment if you can specifically help... No trolls, no haters, no unconstructive comments.
Sorry for the noobism...
Thank you.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
hi , try using this it should be what you need if you are going to flash custom rom's go to htc dev to unlock bootloader thats the first and foremost thing you need to do . Htcdev is just to unlock your bootloader and nothing else
http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-root-one-x/
if i helped you say thanks =)
What issue are you currently having with 'HTCDev'? Did you successfully unlock the bootloader?
Try checking this post out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832891
Also, check this out, more specifically:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1604439
Hope that helps
I promise you all those methods do not work. I tried to run the root.bat access denied. I tried the one where you open up cmd and type cd Download, access denied... Finally I tried One Click but the .exe wouldn't open due to wrong .net framework, which I then downloaded but I was told by XP was not able to install 4.0.3...
Obviously I am going to need a work around on this but like I say One Click is no good for me... I'm going to reply again with my phone's info... I'm guessing the cmd way will be best to eventually get to work for me...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Phone info
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
mikey1000 said:
Phone info
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
and ver 4.0.4
htc sense 4.1
software number 2.17.401.2
htc sdk api level 4.23
htc ext ver 403_1_GA_20
have you got your unlocktoken.bin from HTC Dev? May be best to do it manually
---------- Post added at 08:29 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:17 PM ----------
have a careful read through this, this is the most complete guide for rooting manually, if you don't want to backup to start with you can go straight for unlocking your bootloader (after that to installing the recovery, then to installing the rom )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843585
exocetdj said:
have you got your unlocktoken.bin from HTC Dev? May be best to do it manually
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i did yes. i got to the final email with the ID token but the attached Unlock.bin didnt work for some reason kept on getting error codes
i tried again and again and double checked i had pasted code properly...
mikey1000 said:
i did yes. i got to the final email with the ID token but the attached Unlock.bin didnt work for some reason kept on getting error codes
i tried again and again and double checked i had pasted code properly...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think you can resubmit and get a new unlock token,
Yes goin to try that again... If it works this will give me root right? Not sure the diff between root and flashing custom...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Didn't download the SDK before.. have you used this method before?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
If I do this and unlock the downloader will it give me root too?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Hi mate, firstly u need to install the SDK etc,
Then you unlock your bootloader
Then you can install the custom recovery
Then you need to install the super user app (or SU etc) This will give your rom Root privileges (i.e you can install mods etc) This is not installing a custom rom
If you want to install a custom rom you can skip the step above as all custom roms have these root privileges.
Download your rom and stick it on your SD card
Make a backup through the custom recovery (you can revert back to stock if things go tits up)
Boot into fastboot and flash the boot.img via fastboot commands (or use a fastboot kit if one is supplied with the rom)
Go into recovery, flash your rom and reboot
The above is just summarizing whats on the guide I gave you so you should know what order you need to do things and where to look on the guide
If I do this and unlock the bootloader**** sorry predictive text!
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
mikey1000 said:
If I do this and unlock the bootloader**** sorry predictive text!
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol see above mate
hey everyone,
currently im using desire hd on 2.3.5 sense 3.0 and im pretty bored of the OS on it so was hoping to put a custom rom onto it. Ive researched for hours but havent found anything useful as im using a mac and dont have access to a windows computer. If anyone has a simple guide how to root it and install a new rom using a mac, i would be extreeeemleeyyyy appreciative. Thanks again. Peace!
im guessing here, but if you can boot linux from some live cd you might be a bit closer...
Why don't you try Vmware fusion? Just install it and make a virtial machine with windows, you can use it when you need, simple
Sent from my DHD using xda app-developers app