Situation:
I decided to root my phone this morning, spend hours reading guides and decided to try the AMT, everything runs fine till the point where I'm ready to downgrade after applying a temp root, the bootloader recognized PC10IMG.zip which I obtained from RUU but failed with an error 'CID does not match' and from the guide that I'm using it says that I need goldcard.
I check my CID using AMT and it return HTC__044 which is the reason why I need to create the gold card, so then I create a goldcard in another spare card that I got, copied my PC10IMG.zip and redo all the step with a goldcard loaded, now the problem is that the bootloader now does not recognize PC10IMG.zip anymore.
Can someone point out a solution prior to my problem? Would it happens because I create a wrong goldcard?
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Are you using a smaller MicroSD card? I noticed that flashing PC10IMG.zip files only seems to work on MicroSDHC cards. That should be 4GB or larger.
You are right, I'm using a 2gb micro sd, will try with my 8gb micro sdhc, will report back.
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jankrix said:
Situation:
I decided to root my phone this morning, spend hours reading guides and decided to try the AMT, everything runs fine till the point where I'm ready to downgrade after applying a temp root, the bootloader recognized PC10IMG.zip which I obtained from RUU but failed with an error 'CID does not match' and from the guide that I'm using it says that I need goldcard.
I check my CID using AMT and it return HTC__044 which is the reason why I need to create the gold card, so then I create a goldcard in another spare card that I got, copied my PC10IMG.zip and redo all the step with a goldcard loaded, now the problem is that the bootloader now does not recognize PC10IMG.zip anymore.
Can someone point out a solution prior to my problem? Would it happens because I create a wrong goldcard?
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i had the same problem. here is a solution i found: if you are using windows machine, rename to PC10IMG.zip.zip
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i had the same problem. here is a solution i found: if you are using windows machine, rename to PC10IMG.zip.zip
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I think I've read somewhere that several users had problem with file extension, however I believe it's not my case. I do use windows however I turn on the file extension view in folder option, thus I rename my file PC10IMG.zip and I also confirm the name change in astro file manager it's exactly PC10IMG.zip.
So the renaming works with you? I'll check my file name again later this afternoon at lunch break
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thanks guys for the reply, it's now confirmed that the problem is my goldcard.
To recap what has happened with hope it will help people with the same problem:
1. Any Micro SD will works, but keep it minimum 1Gb
2. Format with FAT32
3. When you already get CID, split the code into pairs and reverse the order of the pair
i.e. 12345678 split it into 12 34 56 78 then reverse the order while other guide simply said 'reverse' which is ambiguous, to demonstrate my example 78 56 34 12. Next what you need to do is to put this code into http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
3.a if you use goldcard helper, which is what I recommend, take note the code in mmc2 instead of using the copy feature from the program which will take mmc0.
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I have made a goldcard but is there anyway to test it without flashing the phone?
Also what and how many files and folders should be on the goldcard? On mine there are only two folders.
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can't say how to test exactly but when i completed the process i saw a popup saying "process completed successfully" now you have a goldcard.
don't remember how many folders were there in my goldcard.
Anyone know how many files and folders should be on the gold card?
I would also like to know how to test a Goldcard.
I do however know (think) that there should be no files or folders on the card. It just changes how the device "see's" the card (again, I think, please correct me if I'm talking waffle).
I got the tutorials to downgrade form hboot .92 to .80.
Using Unbranded Desire and Amoled screen.
All precaution already been taken.
But when i load the .zip file into the SD card, it wont be detected in the Hboot menu.
I wonder if anyone can share their expert opinion lolz~
Thanks anyone that is willing to reply
I used this tutorial when i downgraded, worked without any problems.
(did not use a gold card though, since i had a unbranded phone)
Good Luck
The zip needs to be called PB99IMG.zip (or something like that, refer to the guide) and not PB99IMG.zip.zip - make sure it's named correctly and it's on the root of your SD card and not in a folder
See this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=741672
Ive seen the program OpenRUU but can anyone tell me how to use it?
i want to flash from software 2.09 to 2.10 or above? is this possible? im rooted thru unrevoked but running a stock rom. Other than a gold card do i need anything else to use this program? and even if the ruu fails, it will not damage my phone?
thanks, adbird
EDIT: Actually do i need a gold card, my phone used to be branded under telus, but then i flashed a couple roms and eventually flashed the stock WWE rom, so do i need a gold card?
I have no experience with Mac but if you can't use a RUU, there is the PB99IMG.zip(which you can find using windows when the RUU is extracted) method which functions pretty much the same.
As for the gold card, you do need one, - debranding a branded handset doesn't make it unbranded .
Some people confuse "debranded" and "unbranded".
k thanks i guess i gotta go buy another sd card :/
There is no problem in making your regular card in the device, your goldcard, i.e., you don't need a dedicated microSD for gold card use exclusively .
but isnt clockworkmod kept on the sd? what if you format it
If I understand you correctly, you want to flash "2.10 or above".
Make a your card a goldcard ;
Put the ROM you want to install in the root of the memory card (/sdcard/ - in other words it should not be in any folder);
Make sure that the rom is renamed from something like "PB99IMG_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_151783_signed.zip" to "PB99IMG.zip" (zip is the extension, not part of the name);
Turn off the phone;
Turn on the phone while holding volume down, it should be recognized and you'll be asked to apply it.
will that unroot the device?
This might work for you
It helps flashing RUU's
WAIT, BEFORE YOU START, CREATE A GOLDCARD. IT IS VERY NECESSARY. THINGS WILL GO WRONG IF YOU DONT.
EDIT: YOU MUST BE ABLE TO BOOT GO TO THE BOOTLOADER MENU.
Firstly, download this file. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13240777/Desire Downgrade.ZIP
Extract the files.
Transfer the file PB99IMG to the root of your SD card (It is located in the extracted files)
Secondly, disconnect your phone and turn it off.
After that boot up your phone while pressing the volume down button and the power button.
The bootloader should be checking for files after awhile and once it found the file that is supposed to be in the root of your sd card, press the volume up button (NOT EXACTLY SURE, SHOULD BE THE ONE THAT SAYS YES AND CONTINUE)
It should be writing files to your phone. and replaces everything. E.G: HBOOT, RECOVERY,RADIO and such.
It should be writing files successfully and then it would ask you to reboot. Continue with the reboot and you should be having your Desire back to stock. Perfect.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE RISKS INVOLVED LIKE FAILURE OF WRITING TO THE HBOOT. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. MAINLY, DO NOT BLAME ME FOR ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG.
FINALLY, YOU SHOULD BE READING EVERYTHING UP TO HERE AND THAT YOU MUST HAVE A GOLDCARD (A GOLD SD CARD)
Hope this helps you and please ask if you have further questions. PM me if the questions cannot be answered here. Good Luck
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will that unroot the device?
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Yes, flashing a RUU unroots the phone.
But rooting again is easy.
guys, i'm sorry i post here if i'm mistaken.
anyway, i just got my DHD few days ago from Malaysia.
i got this SW version 1.84.
i tried using visionary r14 to temproot. its not working. just left blank screen for 10 mins and my DHD just heat up like just after boiling an egg.
i tried download pd98img.zip. the file is corrupted.
could u guys please help me with S-off, and root? i just need these 2 steps.
thanks.
Hi,
Since you are running the 1.8x firmware. You need to downgrade it first. Check this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003 follow the steps carefully (create goldcard etc)
Hi cmlow0
;12858372 said:
Hi,
Since you are running the 1.8x firmware. You need to downgrade it first. Check this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003 follow the steps carefully (create goldcard etc)
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You have given the OP a link to where he has been to or come from, by their link to the pd98img.zip.
Take Care
TheQuest
Hi limkoksoon
limkoksoon said:
guys, i'm sorry i post here if i'm mistaken.
anyway, i just got my DHD few days ago from Malaysia.
i got this SW version 1.84.
i tried using visionary r14 to temproot. its not working. just left blank screen for 10 mins and my DHD just heat up like just after boiling an egg.
i tried download pd98img.zip. the file is corrupted.
could u guys please help me with S-off, and root? i just need these 2 steps.
thanks.
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Visionary will not work with version 1.84.
You need to try a get good copy of pd98img.zip installed before you are able to use Visionary.
Try that link again or you could try under Files at Ivo's Introductory Guide to this forum or Ace Test & Stock ROMS.
Take Care
TheQuest
i've tried creating a goldcard using an empty 8gb card. loaded the goldcard.img into the card and i've downloaded twice the pd98img.zip.
i boot up into bootloader and it runs automatically. the first blue bar runs perfectly. but the second is gold bar in the end i got CID incorrect.
i followed the steps given and still can't get it right. still got s-off.
ok guys. i wipe everything from my mind now and start all over again.
i'm downloading 1.72.405.3 R2 now. can i just run it with my DHD plugged on my PC?
It has to be the PD98IMG from downgrade thread. It is not corrupted, it is a signed file so you cannot open it.
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trying again. thanks
The phone is from Malaysia so.wouldn't that mean its unlocked so.you shouldn't need a gold card ?
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It is a regional build, so goldcard is needed.
i've tried many times with the goldcard method but no success.
but do i need to connect my phone to the PC while i do the goldcard process??
This is the wrong area to be be posting..
I know. But I'm desperate. Pls guys. Help in need.
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limkoksoon said:
I know. But I'm desperate. Pls guys. Help in need.
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HEHE
I think i know whats ur problem....
I got 2 X 16G, 1X 8G and 1X 1G sdcard
i tried creating gold card on my 8G it failed, i mean all progress done with no errors but
it wasnt a goldcard after all
only my 1G sdcard was a real goldcard. So in my opinion not all sdcards works to be goldcard
try 2G and 1G or maybe 512mb scard!!!!
Guess I need lots of SD eh.. LOL..
Thanks anyway. Will update if done.
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SD HC Cards don´t work pretty good for Goldcards.
The guide you are reading does not always work. Please follow the steps listed here CLEARLY and CAREFULLY. It will work if you do this as I have done this with many Desire HD phones from across the world including Malaysia.
This guide explains how to create a GoldCard. A GoldCard is a special SD card which, when inserted into your device, allows you to flash RUU files with a different CID to your own device. For example, if you own a T-Mobile branded device, this will allow you to flash a generic ROM.
Please note, I am not responsible if you damage your phone in anyway because of this, this is a guide written by someone else that I have extracted to share with you. This has worked for me and I have succesfuly used this method to de-brand over 5 Desire HDs
Requirements
•Spare microSD card
•Windows PC (recommended)
•ADB (part of the tools folder of the SDK, available for download here
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
•HxD Hex Editor, available for download here http://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD
Step by step instructions
•Format the microSD card to FAT32 format.
•Put the microSD card in your device and boot it.
•Ensure you have unzipped the SDK (you can Google this to find the link to download it), then open a command prompt to the extract location (where you extracted the SDK Files). Change to the 'tools directory.
•Enter 'adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid' and press enter. You should get a very long number which looks like this: 532600bd227d9c0347329407514d5402.
•Visit this http://hexrev.soaa.me/ , paste in your number and reverse it. In our example the result would be 00544d5107943247039c7d22bd002653.
•Visit this http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard , enter your reversed number and create your goldcard image, which will be e-mailed to you.
•Open the HxD hex editor. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, you must run the application as administrator.
•Go to the 'Extra' menu and select 'Open Disk'. Under physical disk, select Removable Disk (your microSD card), uncheck 'Open as Readonly' and click OK. Note that you should select physical disk NOT the logical disk. This is important!
•Go to the 'Extra' menu again and select 'Open Disk Image'. Open the goldcard image that you received by email.
•You should now have two tabs - one is your removable disk, the other is your goldcard image. Press OK when prompted for 'Sector Size' (selecting 512 (Hard disks/Floppy disks)) and click OK.
•Click on the goldcard image tab. Go to the 'Edit' menu, choose 'Select All' then select the 'Edit' menu again and select 'Copy'.
•Click on the 'Removable Disk' tab. Highlight offset (line) 00000000 to offset (line) 00000170 (including the 00000170 line), then click on the 'Edit' menu and select 'Paste Write'.
•Click on the 'File' menu and select 'Save', accepting the warning.
If you have troubles installing the SKD because it requires something to work hit next, back and then next again and it should install.
GOOD LUCK!
Thanks mate. Will try it out. Really appreciate for u guys.
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How about we move this to Q&A?
I thought this was Q&A.
No problem. As long as someone help is ok. Thanks guys...
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Preface: You don't need "psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard" link to make a gold card.
I take no responsibility for any DAMAGES or BRICKED phone, do it at your own risk
WARNING: This will ERASE all of your data, applications, sd card, messages, contacts etc. so make backups of them.
1. Download
Code:
http://speedy.sh/B7q8x/GoldCard.rar
everything that you need is inside.
2. Place SD card into the Computer. Open "SimpleGoldCard" , Select MMC (SD Card) Drive and Click "Format"
2. Place the SD Card into the Phone. Connect Phone to Computer via USB.
3. Select MMC1 (MMC2 for HTC Inspire). Click GetCID. Don't close SimpleGoldCard
(If you can't get CID, make sure you have HTC Sync installed,USB Debugging is checked, and USB mode is on Charge Only)
4. Go to "GC" (windows script file) select MMC1 again (press 2)
5. It will create a gold card. go back to SimpleGoldCard and click on Load IMG, select new gold card image.
6.mount your SD into Computer again. And Gold Card is ready to use.
To use it, go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436314&highlight=freezing
This is my first tutorial in xda but I can help you as far as in me lain
Some part of thread is quoted from mstfkaratas's and nelify's threads.
Thanks to @nelify to create simplegoldcard.
Special thanks to @mstfkaratas to contribution and help on my issue.
Thank you!
But what can you do with a gold card
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Guitarfreak12 said:
Thank you!
But what can you do with a gold card
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I used it to put lags away after screen unlocked. And works. For that, I gave a link there.
To use it, go to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...light=freezing
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And also I had read something that tell gold card requires to downgrade somethin on phone, I don't remember actually. I just don't want to let other people strive hard like I did to create a gold card. Thats why I make this thread
The site on the app simplegoldcard ie. psas.revskills.de is down. My entire digitizer is not working and I can't create the goldcard. Please help.....
This method worked brilliant for me, thanks
no need for websites etc
The Desire S needs MMC2 also, I believe my old Desire HD also needed this too
that's a nice guide thanks xda.uncle
Note:You can also use goldcard to flash the RUU successfully
Hello
is it work on HTC wildefire?
regards
sadegh bagheri
nice info.. i also use the same method for my htc wildfire s, and its working
Thanks for the info...
Hi, please, meaning for:
4. Go to "GC" (windows script file) select MMC1 again (press 2)
Thanks !
what is it ?