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Updating Hboot

Sorry for the question, this must get asked a million times but I can't find any clear instructions when searching. I want to update my hboot to .92 but I'm not sure how to do it. Do I just flash the zip from clockworkmod or is there some other way to do it?

zerofivethree said:
Sorry for the question, this must get asked a million times but I can't find any clear instructions when searching. I want to update my hboot to .92 but I'm not sure how to do it. Do I just flash the zip from clockworkmod or is there some other way to do it?
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all you have to do is
1.download this http://adrynalyne.us/?p=55(if you dont have it already)
2. make sure to rename it PB31IMG.ZIP
3 put on Sd card (in no folders)
4. reboot to hboot (hboot will see the update)
4.1. volume up to yes.
5.make sure hboot says the new version.
6. delete the PB31IMG.ZIP from your sd card
thats it

Just make sure to do a nandroid this will delete your kernel or Rom
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When the phone reboots, it will boot to bootloader over and over...which is fine..navigate to recovery and then reflash your nandroid
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After updating my HBoot from 0.76.2000 to 0.97.0000, NAND is now showing as S-On in the boot loader. Is this supposed to happen? Do I need to go through the NAND-unlock steps again?
Thanks in advance.

s1dest3pnate said:
After updating my HBoot from 0.76.2000 to 0.97.0000, NAND is now showing as S-On in the boot loader. Is this supposed to happen? Do I need to go through the NAND-unlock steps again?
Thanks in advance.
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bump. Any suggestion?

s1dest3pnate said:
bump. Any suggestion?
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I'd try to upgrade to .92. And you might just need to run the S-OFF tool.
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PonsAsinorem said:
I'd try to upgrade to .92. And you might just need to run the S-OFF tool.
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Alrighty, I'll look into that. Thanks.

[Q] is cm7 hboot flashable from sdcard?

Hello. At the moment i am not at home for some days. I ain't got a computer. Can i flash cm7 hboot from sdcard somehow? My desire is s-off'ed
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Download hboots PB99IMG-file (http://alpharev.nl/PB99IMG_cm7r2.zip), rename it to PB99IMG.zip, put it to your sdcard and boot phone in hboot mode.

does anyone have old zip file (130-5)?

Yes I do. Forgot I still had a copy of it. Will upload you it within the next hour.

4rm45 said:
Download hboots PB99IMG-file (http://alpharev.nl/PB99IMG_cm7r2.zip), rename it to PB99IMG.zip, put it to your sdcard and boot phone in hboot mode.
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And check md5 sum!

I do get an error... wrong cid
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Sorry about the wait, had to wait for server to sort itself out. Here is the original CM7 hboot image.
MD5: 7D77AF3F9B197B48D709DB8CD18DA925

typhex said:
I do get an error... wrong cid
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This happens sometimes, when you use the method with the PB99IMG files. I recommend (independent from your error) to use fastboot for flash actions like hboots, radios or recoverys. Imho, its the safest way.
Nice guide how to use fastboot you can find here:
http://androidforums.com/desire-all...fastboot-windows-updated-1st-june-2011-a.html

typhex said:
I do get an error... wrong cid
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Make a goldcard !
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dexter93 said:
Make a goldcard !
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I never read that it would be possible to flash hboot with goldcard. Even if this is possible, fastboot is the safest way to flash hboot and i highly recommend to do so.

MatDrOiD said:
I never read that it would be possible to flash hboot with goldcard. Even if this is possible, fastboot is the safest way to flash hboot and i highly recommend to do so.
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Never had any cid problems(you see supercid) so I never needed or made a goldcard. Others have reported it working... The fastboot is indeed the best method though
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Different HBOOT TYPES.

Hi all. I'm new to this world so asking a, may be silly, question.
I play with roms every now and then. Change my rom from one to another in couple of weeks. I found STOCK HBOOT OFFERS LESS INTERNAL SPACE THAN CM7 OR CM7r2 hboots for custom roms.
I haven't experimented yet with these things. Can someone tell me how to convert my hboot to cm7 or cm7r2? I haven't done anything with my hboot so I suppose I'm on stock hboot. Difference between cm7 and cm7r2?
Any drawbacks of doing this? And will be able to flash app2sd and data2ext normally as I do now?
Any help would be highly appreciated.
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The difference is that the hboot versions offer you a diffrent internal partition layout
you can look them up http://alpharev.nl/ <-- there
also you can download it from there
You can flash it via fastboot or via the PB99IMG.zip method or you simply use android flasher(recommanded, it´s selfexplaining)

Is there any chance of bricking my phone?
When I switch between roms sometimes I get stuck in boot loops. *no worries*
I just pull out the battery. Reboot in recovery and restore nandroid backup.
In this case I'm cautious because if I'm stuck where would I go because I'm playing with hboot. I think I won't be able to access recovery in that case, right?
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You can brick it if your downloaded hboot.img is not downloaded correcly
If you are in a bootloop you simply go into fastboot and flash the correct table(hboot) and flash your ROM
and yes you will be able to boot into recovery(if youre in a bootloop)

mohsinraza said:
Is there any chance of bricking my phone?
When I switch between roms sometimes I get stuck in boot loops. *no worries*
I just pull out the battery. Reboot in recovery and restore nandroid backup.
In this case I'm cautious because if I'm stuck where would I go because I'm playing with hboot. I think I won't be able to access recovery in that case, right?
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If your download was corrupt or you pulled the cable in the seconds during the flashing period then you'd most probably brick your phone, but during my time on this forum I have never heard of any such misfortunes occurring..
By the way instead of posting try searching... this is just common knowledge info and can be found with a quick google search or a visit to alpharev.. it really isn't hard and not really worth posting a new thread about.

bortak said:
If your download was corrupt or you pulled the cable in the seconds during the flashing period then you'd most probably brick your phone, but during my time on this forum I have never heard of any such misfortunes occurring..
By the way instead of posting try searching... this is just common knowledge info and can be found with a quick google search or a visit to alpharev.. it really isn't hard and not really worth posting a new thread about.
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I've already gone through alpharev but this question of mine about bricking the phone was never answered
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loler90 said:
You can brick it if your downloaded hboot.img is not downloaded correcly
If you are in a bootloop you simply go into fastboot and flash the correct table(hboot) and flash your ROM
and yes you will be able to boot into recovery(if youre in a bootloop)
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Thanks a million. Now this means I take a nandroid backup and download cm7r2 hboot from alpharev. Flash it and then flash a compatible rom.
Do I need a complete wipe before flashing hboot?
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One more question:
I'm on stock hboot. Will I be able to restore nandroid backup when I switch to cm7r2?
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mohsinraza said:
One more question:
I'm on stock hboot. Will I be able to restore nandroid backup when I switch to cm7r2?
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if your ROM fits

bortak said:
if your ROM fits
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Fit where and in what?
Just asking for information. I'll definitely flash a clean new rom.
I'm using Aurora for Desire. It supports both stock and cm7r2.
Will flash that rom again but then I'll have way more internal memory as compared to what I'm getting now.
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I know I'm going to ask a silly question. Sorry in advance
It's written on alpharev that check MD5SUM after downloading the hboot.
How do I check whether it's correct or not?
Don't wanna brick my phone :-(
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The nandroid needs to have the HBOOT you had, when you made that nandroid.
So if U had STOCK HBOOT when making a nandroid wich U like to go back to, then flash STOCK HBOOT - BEFORE - U nandroid back.
So for now... flash the HBOOT U want, and then right after the ROM.
And if U wanna restore your nandroid, then flash STOCK HBOOT, and then restore nandroid.
AND remember... U CAN NOT FLASH RADIO IF U ARE ON CM7R2 HBOOT,
that will brick your phone.
So flash RADIO before, OR do the procedure with ADB if U are already on CM7R2.
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MD5 checksum program: hashcalc (google it)

Jakedude2011 said:
The nandroid needs to have the HBOOT you had, when you made that nandroid.
So if U had STOCK HBOOT when making a nandroid wich U like to go back to, then flash STOCK HBOOT - BEFORE - U nandroid back.
So for now... flash the HBOOT U want, and then right after the ROM.
And if U wanna restore your nandroid, then flash STOCK HBOOT, and then restore nandroid.
AND remember... U CAN NOT FLASH RADIO IF U ARE ON CM7R2 HBOOT,
that will brick your phone.
So flash RADIO before, OR do the procedure with ADB if U are already on CM7R2.
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MD5 checksum program: hashcalc (google it)
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Thanks a lot for your detailed answer. Will flash cm7r2 and new rom as soon as I get to my PC.
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No problem. Good Luck.

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bortak said:
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Thanks buddy. I'm a hostellite. Plan to go home on this weekend.
Will give it a try then.
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MD5 SUM check
Alright so I read about the md5sum check got the software to check it as well, even though it didnt match, I still managed to get the cm7/r2 hboot & flash insertcoin. I want to know how exactly we know if md5sums have matched cos i want to change my rom & i want to know how i can check if the rom is compatible with the cm7/r2 hboot.
Insertcoin freezes a lot on my phone I have no idea why.
Lots of questions on this post from me, someone please answer. need help

gyak88 said:
Alright so I read about the md5sum check got the software to check it as well, even though it didnt match, I still managed to get the cm7/r2 hboot & flash insertcoin. I want to know how exactly we know if md5sums have matched cos i want to change my rom & i want to know how i can check if the rom is compatible with the cm7/r2 hboot.
Insertcoin freezes a lot on my phone I have no idea why.
Lots of questions on this post from me, someone please answer. need help
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This is very awkward if you still managed to flash cm7r2 even though md5sum didn't match.
I haven't tried it yet. Will give a try tomorrow.
Every rom has mentioned which hboots are compatible. You can check it from there.
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gyak88 said:
Alright so I read about the md5sum check got the software to check it as well, even though it didnt match, I still managed to get the cm7/r2 hboot & flash insertcoin. I want to know how exactly we know if md5sums have matched cos i want to change my rom & i want to know how i can check if the rom is compatible with the cm7/r2 hboot.
Insertcoin freezes a lot on my phone I have no idea why.
Lots of questions on this post from me, someone please answer. need help
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You do realise... the point of an md5 match is so that you know the thing that is uploaded.. is exactly the same thing that you downloaded... so... when it matches "hooray lets flash away"... when it doesn't "holy mother of god get the hell of my computer"... you sure you used it right?

mohsinraza said:
This is very awkward if you still managed to flash cm7r2 even though md5sum didn't match.
I haven't tried it yet. Will give a try tomorrow.
Every rom has mentioned which hboots are compatible. You can check it from there.
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if you are using cm7r2 hboot, make sure to flash market cache fix else you will face issue when you download large size apps from market.

[Q] Alpharev Hboots on latest hboot?

My Dad wants to root his unlocked Desire (That used to be mine FYI) and install CM7, but when I gave it to him I installed the leaked GB RUU which un-rooted it because he didn't want root at the time. I can re-root the device with revolutionary.io but what about a custom Hboot once it's s-off'd and rooted? (more specifically CM7r2)

Matty Matt said:
My Dad wants to root his unlocked Desire (That used to be mine FYI) and install CM7, but when I gave it to him I installed the leaked GB RUU which un-rooted it because he didn't want root at the time. I can re-root the device with revolutionary.io but what about a custom Hboot once it's s-off'd and rooted? (more specifically CM7r2)
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alpharev.nl
download from there, instructions on how to flash using fastboot or zip from hboot are given there too.
alternatively programs like android flasher can do the same thing, though not used it myself.

Yes I'm on cm7r2 hboot now and everything works, plus if you plan to install cm7 rom it's even better 'cause you avoid wasting space in /system and get more space in /data, right where you need it
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Right, but this won't downgrade or brick the Desire right? it will just partition it?

Matty Matt said:
Right, but this won't downgrade or brick the Desire right? it will just partition it?
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Wrong. If you flash a corrupted hboot file, you can brick it.

stankyou said:
Wrong. If you flash a corrupted hboot file, you can brick it.
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IMHO in this case there is no "can". If one flashes corrupted, the phone WILL be bricked.
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stankyou said:
Wrong. If you flash a corrupted hboot file, you can brick it.
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Sure if it is corrupted, if it's a correct hboot taken straight from alpharev there will be less risks. Still, there is always a risk involved when you play with hboots but my experience so far was good
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Matty Matt said:
Right, but this won't downgrade or brick the Desire right? it will just partition it?
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just make sure you check the md5 sums provided before you flash them, with some tool on the net somewhere. it's possible to do so directly on the phone but i dunno how.
virtually eliminates the chances of a bad flash. i've never had any problems flashing hboots

eddiehk6 said:
just make sure you check the md5 sums provided before you flash them, with some tool on the net somewhere. it's possible to do so directly on the phone but i dunno how.
virtually eliminates the chances of a bad flash. i've never had any problems flashing hboots
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Windows tool for checking md5sums:
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/File-Management/MD5-Check.shtml
Linux:
Open terminal, change to directory of the file and type (assuming the filename is hboot.img:
Code:
md5sum hboot.img
Android:
MD5 Checker: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fab.md5&feature=search_result

[Q] Semi -bricked desire hd

The phone gets stuck at the logo and i cannot access it.It has recovery installed but on the bootloader is says s-on.
The stats are :
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Is it possible to recover the phone?
PS. i have already made a gold card for my htc magic,can it be used on the dhd or a new one is required?

Well, can you describe what you did for it to get stuck there?
Try a search, your issue has been covered several times. Unfortunately my knowledge doesn't reach to that extent.
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I agree with @Teichopsia what did you do to get it to that state? Last ROM used? Which recovery are you using? Expand the OP please then we can help you out!
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The phone is not mine, so i don't know the exact things that were done on the phone but here is some info.
My friend had 2.3.5 gingebread with sense 3.0 and downgraded to 2.3.3 with sense 2.1 .He used the advanced ace hack tool for all this.it said root , s-off and then rebooted and then it stayed at the htc logo from then.

Reboot the phone into recovery (battery pull, hold volume up + power). Then mount the sd card from CWM & copy a ROM over. Do a full wipe (data, cache, Dalvik) and install the ROM, you should be able to get it working again
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GuyInTheCorner said:
Reboot the phone into recovery (battery pull, hold volume up + power). Then mount the sd card from CWM & copy a ROM over. Do a full wipe (data, cache, Dalvik) and install the ROM, you should be able to get it working again
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A small correction, its volume down
Unless you are holding it upside down
Remember, it's showing s-on. Reboot in recovery to check if it says s-off, if not I'm not sure
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Lol thanks @Teichopsia for correcting me I always got confused (always took the wimps way out and used RomManager to get to recovery. Also the guy posted it said S-OFF so he should be able to flash a ROM.
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GuyInTheCorner said:
Lol thanks @Teichopsia for correcting me I always got confused (always took the wimps way out and used RomManager to get to recovery. Also the guy posted it said S-OFF so he should be able to flash a ROM.
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Np mate.
But if you look at the op he wrote down the stats and it says s-on. Unless Im mistaken it should be s-off. However, the hboot version seems to be right.
That part has me somewhat confused and I'm not quite sure.
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Teichopsia said:
Np mate.
But if you look at the op he wrote down the stats and it says s-on. Unless Im mistaken it should be s-off. However, the hboot version seems to be right.
That part has me somewhat confused and I'm not quite sure.
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In the fourth post he says its S-OFF but I'm kinda confused too... OP could you confirm that it's S-OFF please. If it is then follow my instructions in the fifth post
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When my friend followed use the advanced tool it said s-off but in the bootloader it says s-on...so it is s-on not s-off....i tried to flash a custom rom and nothing happened...

Georgio002 said:
When my friend followed use the advanced tool it said s-off but in the bootloader it says s-on...so it is s-on not s-off....i tried to flash a custom rom and nothing happened...
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That is why u are stuck...you are still S-ON...now you know that it is always better to check before doing something.
Anyway, you are not bricked, half bricked, soft bricked or anything bricked at all..you are just stuck.
You have two choices:
If you didn't factory reset the phone (that will erase the usb drivers from it) you can just plug the phone from the splash screen and run the hack kit to have the job done
Find a RUU for your phone, flash it and when the device is fully functional then re run the Hack Kit
Both will let you with a fully working phone. I would choose the second one just to make sure that everything is working...hope it helps.

i wasn't the one that used the tool so no drivers are installed on my computer...it was also factory reset.
Where can i find a RUU for the dhd?

Georgio002 said:
i wasn't the one that used the tool so no drivers are installed on my computer...it was also factory reset.
Where can i find a RUU for the dhd?
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try here....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1610483&highlight=stock

Go to shipped ROMs and find the RRU for ace (desire hd) and run it. Rerun AAHK, flash a custom ROM (if you choose so) and BAM! working phone
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I downloaded an ruu but the phone must be functional so it can work...do you guys mean to flash a rom?
Can't i just flash the stock rom?

Georgio002 said:
I downloaded an ruu but the phone must be functional so it can work...do you guys mean to flash a rom?
Can't i just flash the stock rom?
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Thats wht the RUU will do, it will put the phone back to stock like just brought from the store
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adilrenzu said:
Thats wht the RUU will do, it will put the phone back to stock like just brought from the store
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but to Run the RUU ur computer should be able to recognise ur device/phone which i think it wont.

You can flash the ruu from the boat loader screen.

i couldn't connect the phone with the ruu because i dont have any drivers on the pc..i connected it also when it was on the bootloader but nothing changed...

Not quite sure, but download the drivers from the htc website?
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Thank you all for your help, the phone is now functional again.I used the PD98IMG to get to 2.2 and then used the aahk to get s-off.