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HELP ROOTING - Bootloader version?

Hi I have just got my Desire and want to root it however the guide I am reading says it must be a bootloader of 0.80 or under. When I check my version it reports 0.00.0000
Does this mean its under 0.80 or is there an odd problem?

max_carpenter said:
Hi I have just got my Desire and want to root it however the guide I am reading says it must be a bootloader of 0.80 or under. When I check my version it reports 0.00.0000
Does this mean its under 0.80 or is there an odd problem?
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You sure its not 0.80.0000?

lol yeh I did a bit more digging around after I posted and I realised someone who made the same mistake and looked really closely.
That really needs to be more obvious
On the last step of rooting now applying the update.zip

Rooting with 0.93 or working downgrade

Hey
im trying to install another ROM on my device for the first time.
If I understand the tutorial something is to do before:
- downgrade
- goldcard
- root
- new ROM
- yay!
but its hard to downgrade my desire!
who can help me ?
I've tried to update/install PB99IMG.ZIP, but it says "wrong CID". What happens ?!

You need a goldcard, but that method wouldn't work for you anyway.
See here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256

Why do you post if your howto wouldnt work for me ?
Now I have a goldcard!

The method I posted will work.

Hi,
But i still cant downgrade coz my system software is higher.. 2.13.707.1.. any idea?

Have you tried to do it yet?

Yes.. i did tried.. but it since to be error..

yes.. probs rooting.

Hey all, new here to posting although use this site alot for the quick fix answers ive had in the past.
How ever decided i would try rooting my desire z as i was looking for that extra control over everything and to loose some of that bloatware just like many of you.
Only thing im having trouble with is actually getting a successful root, im not one to just ask without looking of course but in actual fact ive been at this since 11ish this morning (8hours ago) with no luck. Ive tried about 5 different methods (from xda users such as 'Aegishua' and 'gtrab' guides to a random google searchs also) to no luck at all. Had quite a fair few errors pop up during the process of trying but so far my DZ is still intact and working fine but with S-ON still.
Im not here to ask for someone to explain a fool proof way to root my phone i was just hoping that someone may b able to point me in the right direction of a guide that should hopefully bring some success.
I have an unbranded Desire Z running 2.2.1 (originally 2.2) on Vodafone UK. i could list software details but im hoping someone could either tell me i can't root it since the new security update in 2.2.1 or could pass on a link to a guide that may work for me.
Sorry to sound long winded but its been a day full of "wtf's" amungst other phrases so im just a little lost and confused
Thanks in advance
Matt

if you have adb working and are comfortable with it, use the wiki method..
do you know what firmware version you are? if you are 1.72 or above, you need to downgrade to 1.34 before you will be able to root successfully.

Check in dev section, there is something bout debranding and rooting for DZ and shows what newly one has issue, also you could try the xda wiki methond gfreev.05

pmcqueen said:
if you have adb working and are comfortable with it, use the wiki method..
do you know what firmware version you are? if you are 1.72 or above, you need to downgrade to 1.34 before you will be able to root successfully.
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Before trying to root you need to follow the step above. This is mainly the mistake people make when they try to root the Desire Z if your a new comer, this is words from the wise. Lol

Your firmware is probably 1.85 or something higher than 1.72 by the looks of things which just means you need to downgrade. But the complicated part is actually getting the downgrade to recognize your vodafone branded Desire Z's unique CID. That's where a goldcard comes in handy because it bypasses the CID check.
Anyways, all you need to do is make a goldcard to downgrade. If you get any errors then post the exact errors word for word if possible.

[Q] HTC DESIRE HD rooting

I have got HTC DESIRE HD with the following Software statistics:
Android Version: 2.2
Software Number: 1.83.415.4
Now i want to root my HTC DESIRE HD to be able to install some custom ROMs of ANDROID 2.3 gingerbread... i have tried using all the different tools such as VISIONARY+ and many other methods that I have found over the internet but none of them works. Can anyone of you please guide me on how to correctly root HTC DESIRE HD, as i've heard that if your software version is greater than 1.72 than its not possible to root it and first you need to downgrade your software version. So help is required from anyone who could help me to downgrade and root my HTC DESIRE HD.

Try searching, you will get your answer a lot quicker. Your specific question gets asked around 2-3 times daily.

Dear, i have been doing that since long but unable to find any suitable option uptil now and that is the reason i finally posted it here.. So if you have any such link which could be of help than that would be nice of you. Thanks...

Desire HD Android Development
-->DHD Development Sticky Roll-Up Thread **Check this thread BEFORE posting**
---->[GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6

Hey thanks alot for the help... Actually i tried doing the same procedure again and this time it worked.. i was unable to downgrade as there was some issue with my SD card. Formatted it in normal mode (no QUICK FORMAT) and after that followed the same steps and this time it worked perfectly fine without any issue and finally i have got mh DHD rooted and also S-OFF... Looking for a CUSTOM GINGERBREAD ROM for it.. Do you have any suggestions which one to go for...
Thanks once again for the help...

AdilJawad said:
Hey thanks alot for the help... Actually i tried doing the same procedure again and this time it worked.. i was unable to downgrade as there was some issue with my SD card. Formatted it in normal mode (no QUICK FORMAT) and after that followed the same steps and this time it worked perfectly fine without any issue and finally i have got mh DHD rooted and also S-OFF... Looking for a CUSTOM GINGERBREAD ROM for it.. Do you have any suggestions which one to go for...
Thanks once again for the help...
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Hiya matey,
Its gotta be LeeDrOiD's GB all the way mate. Make sure you have a nandroid backup of your old ROM and be sure to backup before any significant changes to your DHD.
Happy Hunting

[Q] Rooting Desire HD

Hey all,
Just want to know if someone can point me in the right direction.
I am following this guide guide but when it comes round to using the Visionary app it freezes and wont do anything.
I have tried temp rooting from boot and also with the phone fully running but still nothing.
I have not updated it, it is showing as ver. 2.2 despite the notice that the update is available to download.
If anyone could help it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

Hi
Have you downgraded the ROM? Visionary only works on build 1.32 Froyo. If you are already on 1.32 then a factory reset normally fixes most Visionary problems.

I take it you mean the ROM that comes with the phone? The android version I have showing is ver. 2.2.1.
If I need to downgrade to ver. 1.32 how would be the best way to go about it?
Sorry of these are noob questions, I have searched all over trying to get the right answer.
Thanks

Have a look here DownGrade and then here Rooting Etc
or
have a look at the Advanced Ace Hack Kit HERE
The advanced ace hack kit has been getting some good reviews in the forums.

Thanks both, I will have a go and see what happens.