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Downgrade needed? Please help

Hi, I have an Orange HTC Hero straight out of the box which I want to put MoDaCo 3.0 on. I am running through the helpful How-To guide but am stuck at the very beginning. Basically I need to know whether I have to downgrade the Hero so it can be rooted.
Here is what I posted on MoDaCo forums. I am sorry to repeat post but I don't want to break anything LOL
"Hi I just got my Hero out of its box ready to put MoDaCo 3.0 on it following the How-To guide.
The first part of the guide says "If you have Firmware 2.73.x.x. OR HIGHER, you MUST DOWNGRADE FIRST (this typically applies to Orange handsets)
To check your firmware, do the following :
Start Settings
Click About Phone
Check the Kernel Version"
My Kernel Version is apparently 2.6.27-a5504199
My build version is 1.76.61.3 146733 CL#46012 release-keys
Software version is 1.0.0.A6288
Based on this do I need to downgrade in order to root?"
Thanks guys

Hi byakkotai, i did not downgrade my htc hero but able to root/backup/flash crom. i fail to make my goldcard , maybe my sd card cannot make goldcard.
so i juz try rooting & was able to & i go to recovery img & backup my hero & flash modaco crom.

Its the build version you have to look at.
I did do a HTC update to the new build 2.73.xx.x and then I got really stuck, so I think you 1.76 looks good, you can double check if there is any problems around that build, but I don't think so.
If you'r not sure about the build no. Look here @ downgrade guide from theunlockers.com.
If you want a way so simple you can't do wrong follow the one click root guide from theunlockr.com.
Best Regards
Fraction

help!

hello guys i have htc desire hd and i need the phone to get rooted to be able to install hebrew fonts for example(like menu ,settings etc) and support arabic (connected characters) but it seems i couldn't make it because the build number is 1.72 and this version cannot be rooted so what you prefer guys to update to 2.3 gingerbread or to downgrade the software number ?indeed I have no experience how to update htc version !!
HTC DESIRE HD
frimware version 2.2.1
kernal 2.6.32.21
build 1.72
baseband 12.28e.60.14.0fu-26.04.02.17-ma
software number1.72.405.3

You need to downgrade the phone first to root, then you can install which ever Rom you like, search the forum there is a guide

can you tell me how to do this?or link thank you for the reply

gasan1234 said:
can you tell me how to do this?or link thank you for the reply
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Link on this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003

i have no idea what is goldcard and should i make one ? i bought the phone from ebay and i dont know if it's branded or not

have u even read the thread biffa linked to u? they don't even talk about goldcard there

so if i downgrade the version i will lose all the data??????

You will lose everything, and you do not need a goldcard.

ok tell me guys if iam wrong ok
my htc is 2.2.1
first step is to download PD98IMG.zip and extract it in some folder in desktop
2.get to cmd and write the commands (my quistion which method should i use the froyo or gigngerbread and should i do the section 3?

Your phone has android 2.2.1, which is Froyo. Then section 3.

ok after that what should i do to return the fone to life ??? and what is s-off s-on and what is related to the root????????

gasan1234 said:
ok after that what should i do to return the fone to life ???
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Send it to me & I will root it, sell it on eBay and. Send you my old Nokia 3210. Seems that's about as sophisticated a phone as you can manage
By the way, how did you find your way onto this forum?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA Premium App

can some one help me guys

gasan1234 said:
can some one help me guys
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Yes, I did!
I reported this thread & hopefully it will be locked.

why it will be locked and why you guys dont want to help me

gasan1234 said:
why it will be locked and why you guys dont want to help me
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It will be moved to the Q&A section where it belongs.
Because you failed to read the rules (see links in my sig).

Because everything is already answered and this has absolutely nothing to do with development...

ok after the method that you link what should i do?

gasan1234 said:
ok tell me guys if iam wrong ok
my htc is 2.2.1
first step is to download PD98IMG.zip and extract it in some folder in desktop
2.get to cmd and write the commands (my quistion which method should i use the froyo or gigngerbread and should i do the section 3?
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Gasan ask in the thread I posted, its specifically there for that purpose.
But be prepared for:
a) You need some rudimentary understanding of computers
b) You need to understand that anything like this has the risk of making your phone unusable (bricked)
c) Read the ENTIRE thread before you expect anyone to help when you ask any questions, I know this is a bit of a pain but we all had to do it once and it will get you more insight into the process and less rage from the people who spend all their time writing and coding this stuff.
Thus endeth the lesson
Good luck mate.

gasan1234 said:
why it will be locked and why you guys dont want to help me
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Its not that we don't want to help, firstly this is the development section, you do not post questions here, there is a separate forum for that.
Secondly you need to use the search function, there's a lot of guides and info here to help. You should at least go through them before posting blindly.
Lastly, welcome to the forum, enjoy and respect the rules .

Urgent Help ! Help a NEWBIE Enter the world of ROOT

First at all ! thk for viewing this thread and sorry for my spelling cause i am a chinese .
i just bought my DHD 3 month ago , and i totaly is a newbie on android . i know there is a function ROOT , FLASH ROOM , and all this improved your android phone .
i want enter the world of ROOT ! but as i say i am newbie , i dont know wht is fuking Radio off , Temproot , and flashing rom . so i ask for help here just a simple guide .
before i post this thread i been search over in this forum how to root post by other member but i fail ,
I TRY using visionary+ , try perma root but fail , then i found that i using 2.3.3 ginger bread so i need to downgrade . i follow this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
but fail.
at here i hope really a good and PRO guys give me a real simple guide step by step how to root my DHD and how to flashing a new ROM (i am plan for leedroid)
i am using HTC DHD
version 2.3.3
HTC sense version 2.1
baseband version
12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2
Kernel version
2.6.35.10
Build number
c.37.707.3
software key 2.37.707.3
browerr kit version
WebKit/533.1
please give me a guide i mean a newbie guide ! thk a million thk !
p/s: i been try many time to root and factory reset like 20 times
give me a help to enter the world of ROOT

1st u have to make a gold card
gold card
then u have to follow the downgrade post
downgrade
but u have to RUU to softbank rom 1st b4 u can do downgrade for 2.37 base
then u can follow the thread here
step to root
after tat u can try flash a custom rom..i would suggest u ARHD ..
ARHD
good luck in flashing

[Q] How do I root my DHD? (2.50.45.2)

Hey, I´ve used the search tool, but couldn´t find anything.
I would like to Root my HTC Desire HD, so I can Install the new Android Revolution 6.x (Android 2.3.5 with Sense 3.0 )
My Phone is currently running:
Android 2.3.3
Sense 2.1
Baseband Version 12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2
Kernel Version 2.6.35.10
Build Number 2.50.405.2
Software Number 2.50.405.2
My Phone has no branding!
Is rooting possible for me?
Can Someone please help me?
I am totaly new to rooting, so I would appreciate a step by step tutorial.

That makes two of looking for the same information, any help out there please

YES rooting is possible.
I rooted my Dhd about two weeks ago and all went well.
I spent about a week reading lots of different sites. All using different methods in the end I used a guide on driphter.com
Forum > Everything Android > HTC Desire HD/Inspire 4G > General Discussion > [GUIDE] Downgrade, Root, Radio & Eng S-OFF DHD/Inspire 4G in 9 Steps
if your unbranded you can skip the goldcard step.
i also had to download the PD98IMG using my phone and move it to the root (not in any folder) of the sd card using astro
the only other step i changed was to install visionary+ from blackmart alpha (google it. Its a blackmarket market) the install from the toolkit didn't work for me.
JSL is very good/quick to answer questions on that fourm.
Hope this helps.

What do I need S-Off for?
What does it do?
Thanks for the Help, Ill try it out...
(I hope I dont brick my phone)

voltron2k11 said:
What do I need S-Off for?
What does it do?
Thanks for the Help, Ill try it out...
(I hope I dont brick my phone)
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You need s-off to flash new roms its an added security HTC add.
I think it stands for security off but i'm not 100% sure if anyone wants to correct me/let mr know please do.

I can´t download the ToolKit
Something seems to be wrong with the .zip file...
Any other way?

What you guys need to do is read, and follow closely, all of the information contained in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079108
I hope it answers all (or at least most) of your questions.

Hi voltron2k11
voltron2k11 said:
I can´t download the ToolKit
Something seems to be wrong with the .zip file...
Any other way?
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Could it be your Antivirus is killing the download? check to see if it is being held in Quarantine.
Take Care
TheQuest

I couldn´t find the mistake on my computer, so I just downloaded it with my phone ^^ ... Everything Else Went totally easy ^^
(I was a bit nervous ... I really love my Phone )
But I can now enjoy the amazing ROMs from the brilliant xda devs...and never have to wait for an update from htc again!
(htc should really thing about getting some of you guys !!!!)
Thanks for the Help with the threads

Plzzzzzzzzzzz help

some one please help me as I m a new user of DHD with RUU build no. 3.13. But having the new build no by OTA update I can't do root,s-off or anything. Please can anyone help me to prepare my device for using this superb looking Rom. I am absolutely noon in this case. Plz help..

basically AAHK - search not allowed to link here.
run prog - downgrade
run again - root.
install custom rom.
sorted !!!!!

sifat004 said:
some one please help me as I m a new user of DHD with RUU build no. 3.13. But having the new build no by OTA update I can't do root,s-off or anything. Please can anyone help me to prepare my device for using this superb looking Rom. I am absolutely noon in this case. Plz help..
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Yes you can root and S-OFF. You need to use the correct tool which is the Hack Kit. Read this guide and you will find all the information you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824379
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glevitan said:
Yes you can root and S-OFF. You need to use the correct tool which is the Hack Kit. Read this guide and you will find all the information you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824379
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Thank youuuuuuu to both Jimpy0 and glevitan ...the process went smoothly...I am on my way to flash my first custom rom