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Confusition.......HTC Desire Grey Market Purchase.....

Hello All,
As per the subject i had my HTC Desire purchased in INDIAN grey market.....Received yesterday and everything is O.K....except the Chinese suggestions while typing....
and in language settings i have very limited options....not even US English.....
Cell is running good but can someone please help me how to get US English suggestions...????
Also wanted to know, if i root my device...Which method will be the best for me and which will be the best ROM for me to get the all basics of normal Desire....
Thanks in advance ........W8ting for replies soon......

Connect your mobile to your pc and run RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667 . That is just a stock rom and i don't think you need to root it before you can install it. But before you do make sure that your phone is not branded.

Thanks for quick reply....CAn you please tell me how to make sure that my phone is not branded.
I know it has not been released in INDIA and i have purchased through Grey market.....

what build number do you have? settings->about phone->software information

Please find below the details...Sorry i have gioven all details as i do not know how to take screen shot
Firmware Version
2.1-update1
Baseband Version
32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.00.02_2
Kernel Version
2.6.29-b7e82785
[email protected] #1
Build Number5
1.19.707.7 CL171460 release-keys
Software Number
1.19.707.7
Browser Version
Webkit 3.1

At a guess thats an Unbranded Desire
when it loads up do you get the HTC welcome screen or a T-Mobile/Orange/O2/etc screen??

I think it is unbranded, so that is good. But maybe you should wait for someone else to join into this discussion, because i'm not fully sure and don't want you to end up with a phone which is locked.

I M Getting HTC Welcome screen....

There ya go, Official HTC ROM, just root it and your golden
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
Follow the instructions for an unbranded Desire

Thx M8's....

DanTehManUK said:
There ya go, Official HTC ROM, just root it and your golden
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
Follow the instructions for an unbranded Desire
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M8...
i don't wanna root my device....can i flash it with official RUU as said by Flaggie???

Just remember that with rooting you don't have any new languages, you still need to flash a custom rom. You could just first flash a generic rom (which you don't need to root for just connect your phone to your pc and run the .exe) from the xda website I mentioned before and see if you like the regular rom.

pranavd1980 said:
M8...
i don't wanna root my device....can i flash it with official RUU as said by Flaggie???
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Yeh grab it and run the .exe (post above)

Flaggie said:
Just remember that with rooting you don't have any new languages, you still need to flash a custom rom. You could just first flash a generic rom (which you don't need to root for just connect your phone to your pc and run the .exe) from the xda website I mentioned before and see if you like the regular rom.
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Thx M8...i will do the flash with generic rom....rooting is bit difficult for me as a new to android....will study 1st and then of course Custom roms too....

Good good, its all about the Custom stuff
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696189
give it a read and when you feel comfy with rooting go with it, and if you get stuck just add onto the end of that topic, simples!

Dear Ones...
I tried to update firmware with generic ROM but got the error....
Can you help me with this please ???

Make sure your phone is in Bootloader,,, then into Recovery mode

The 170 error is normal. At this point your desire is in bootloader mode and you just need to reboot your pc and re run the RUU.
If tour trying to downgrade - I don't think you can without root. I tried last night and It fails. I'm on 1.21 but my phone is now network locked and as its only 2 weeks old the imei is not listed yet on any database to undo the network lock.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Thx all for support...but once again i ended up with same error.....
i have HTC Sync installed and all other thuings i had taken care while updating...no result
Can i have complete detail...i mean step by step procedure..here or anywhere written....
Don't mind...i m asking more but....i don't wanna take more risk....without knowing more facts....
and i am searching here and googleing too....FYI
thx again....

Weird for me it just worked. Do you have the android software development kit installed? http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

[Q] help!! update to 2.2

now I use this RUU :RUU_Bravo_Virgin_Mobile_1.23.351.1_Radio_32.36.00. 28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_128941_signed.exe
I downloaded it from our forum.
But I can not get the 2.2 update notice. and can not change the rom to anothers official rom also.
my Desire's shipment place is Spain.
IS THERE SOMEBODY CAN HELP ME? THANKS A LOT!!!

I was heard there are many many heros in this forum。
But........nobody help me

I think u need a RUU_BRAVO_HTC_WWE ROM not an Virgin Mobile because the update only for not branded roms at this time

Yep Virgin haven't rolled out yet.

but my question is how can i REINSTALL the other offical roms? how can i remove this rom?

z174621 said:
but my question is how can i REINSTALL the other offical roms? how can i remove this rom?
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Create a goldcard and insert it in the phone and run the generic WWE RUU

WHEN i install this rom:
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed
a error come out when it do the signing.
It is said: the bootloader XXXXXX wrong.....
Any body help?

pls help! the attachement was the Pic When I do the flashing rom.

Do i need the GOLD CARD when I flash the
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.
My phone was shiped to Spain.

if you get this error, than yes you need a goldcard.
To make one is not that difficult, try to search for a goldcardtool.

Hey...
I got this error too but I had a goldcard in my phone!
just flashed the official 2.2 rooted!
Does anyone have an idea if there is a RUU that works with bootloader 0.80 without downgrading it to 0.75?
Thx

I have successfully debranded my 3 branded Desire with software version 1.22.771.1. Steps:
1. Make a goldcard.
2. With unrevoked3 root your phone.
3. Patch the /misc partition with update.zip (found on modaco forums, www .shadowchild. nl/fixmisc/update.zip).
4. Install RUU with goldcard in phone (you won't get error 140). I had to restart my phone with adb reboot bootloader.
5. Flash OTA update.zip from sdcard.
This worked for me.

Works with vodafone bloatware
Many, many thanks!! Like so many others, I downloaded vf's wonderful update(?). The partition patch worked like a dream - no more bootloader errors when trying to flash. I now have a working version of 1.21.405.2.

[Q] Trying to unlock with HTCdev - error 191 despite 3.12.405.1 - what to do now ?

Hello.
For 2 days now, I have been trying to unlock a DHD,with not much luck so far. (AAHK being disabled just when I needed it.)
I am now trying to use the official HTCDev bootloader unlocker, but it doesn't seem to work either.
So far, my rom is still stock. (The phone tells me it is :
sense 3.0,android 2.3.5, ver 3.12.405.1 ,
HBOOT 2.00.0027
Radio 26.14.04.28_M )
The phone was never branded or somlocked.
It SHOULD be supported by HTCDev. However,when I run the RUU update, It asks me if I want to go from 3.12.405.1 to 3.13.000.0
I say yes.
The phone reboot to Fastboot, and then I get an error 191, saying that my rom is not supported and I should wait for an update.
Since it supposed to be supported already, there will be no update of course.
Earlier, I had tried to manually downgrade following this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424023
I had gone to the end of the guide, having the message "your card is now gold",but couldn't seen to use it to downgrade. (Is there a specific way to use a goldcard ? I just got to bootloader and it seems to load something ... but in the end the hboot version doesn't change.)
I kept the goldcard as it was, and used another micros SD.
I did a factory reset before trying HTC dev unlocker.
Now I am a bit lost. I have tried to find what to do by reading posts, faqs, and generally searching here ot with google.
But I seem to go from outdated to incomplete guides, and / or lack the basics to understand what I read.
Does anyone know what my next step should be ? What could prevent HTCdev unlocker from working ?

kaceps said:
Hello.
For 2 days now, I have been trying to unlock a DHD,with not much luck so far. (AAHK being disabled just when I needed it.)
I am now trying to use the official HTCDev bootloader unlocker, but it doesn't seem to work either.
So far, my rom is still stock. (The phone tells me it is :
sense 3.0,android 2.3.5, ver 3.12.405.1 ,
HBOOT 2.00.0027
Radio 26.14.04.28_M )
The phone was never branded or somlocked.
It SHOULD be supported by HTCDev. However,when I run the RUU update, It asks me if I want to go from 3.12.405.1 to 3.13.000.0
I say yes.
The phone reboot to Fastboot, and then I get an error 191, saying that my rom is not supported and I should wait for an update.
Since it supposed to be supported already, there will be no update of course.
Earlier, I had tried to manually downgrade following this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424023
I had gone to the end of the guide, having the message "your card is now gold",but couldn't seen to use it to downgrade. (Is there a specific way to use a goldcard ? I just got to bootloader and it seems to load something ... but in the end the hboot version doesn't change.)
I kept the goldcard as it was, and used another micros SD.
I did a factory reset before trying HTC dev unlocker.
Now I am a bit lost. I have tried to find what to do by reading posts, faqs, and generally searching here ot with google.
But I seem to go from outdated to incomplete guides, and / or lack the basics to understand what I read.
Does anyone know what my next step should be ? What could prevent HTCdev unlocker from working ?
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You need to update your hboot for HTCDEV tool to work. I don't know why but the links in the site seem to have been removed thou the link is still alive.
Try to use this tool (that will guide you through the process) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336 or use this tool (that will unlock the bootloader, flash CWM recovery and root) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515

glevitan said:
You need to update your hboot for HTCDEV tool to work. I don't know why but the links in the site seem to have been removed thou the link is still alive.
Try to use this tool (that will guide you through the process) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2133336 or use this tool (that will unlock the bootloader, flash CWM recovery and root) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515
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I tried both those utility, but they merely download and launch the same RUU update. It will detect a 1.00.000.00 image version, try to update to 3.13.something,and then tell me it can't due to unsuported rom.
I think the problem might be that I switched my version 1.00.000 manually when I was trying to downgrade. I'LL try reversing that, but if anyone has another idea, please ...
Edit :
Nope, still stuck.
I changed back the misc version to 2.00.0027, but the HTC dev ruu update still tells me that my rom is not supported.
Can't update hboot, can't get token, can't unlock

kaceps said:
Hello.
For 2 days now, I have been trying to unlock a DHD,with not much luck so far. (AAHK being disabled just when I needed it.)
I am now trying to use the official HTCDev bootloader unlocker, but it doesn't seem to work either.
So far, my rom is still stock. (The phone tells me it is :
sense 3.0,android 2.3.5, ver 3.12.405.1 ,
HBOOT 2.00.0027
Radio 26.14.04.28_M )
The phone was never branded or somlocked.
It SHOULD be supported by HTCDev. However,when I run the RUU update, It asks me if I want to go from 3.12.405.1 to 3.13.000.0
I say yes.
The phone reboot to Fastboot, and then I get an error 191, saying that my rom is not supported and I should wait for an update.
Since it supposed to be supported already, there will be no update of course.
Earlier, I had tried to manually downgrade following this guide :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424023
I had gone to the end of the guide, having the message "your card is now gold",but couldn't seen to use it to downgrade. (Is there a specific way to use a goldcard ? I just got to bootloader and it seems to load something ... but in the end the hboot version doesn't change.)
I kept the goldcard as it was, and used another micros SD.
I did a factory reset before trying HTC dev unlocker.
Now I am a bit lost. I have tried to find what to do by reading posts, faqs, and generally searching here ot with google.
But I seem to go from outdated to incomplete guides, and / or lack the basics to understand what I read.
Does anyone know what my next step should be ? What could prevent HTCdev unlocker from working ?
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I have same issue

fahad4210 said:
I have same issue
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I found what was wrong for me !
It came from my first try at manually downgrading. Except the misc version is not the HBOOt version, it's the rom version. Following the guide, I had set it to 1.00.000.0
I retraced the same step, except I set it to 3.12.405.1 ( the version of the rom ).
And it worked !

kaceps said:
i found what was wrong for me !
It came from my first try at manually downgrading. Except the misc version is not the hboot version, it's the rom version. Following the guide, i had set it to 1.00.000.0
i retraced the same step, except i set it to 3.12.405.1 ( the version of the rom ).
And it worked !
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so what you did? Hwo did u manually downgrade it?

alvarado iondevi
fahad4210 said:
so what you did? Hwo did u manually downgrade it?
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No.
After setting the rom version back to 3.12.405.1, I used the HTC unlocker to unlock my Hboot.
The automatic script ( easyUnlock and EasyAceUnlock ) didn't seem to work for me (Error while trying to get root.)
So I just installed Clockwork mod recovery. I don't really need to be root anyway. I just want some JellyBean taste.
But now I seem to be having a new problem. I tried to install a rom ( Wiping everything I can from CWM before ) but my phone won't boot. It is stuck to the green HTC logo.
I will be looking through new post from this forum to try to find a solution, while downloading other roms.
I wonder if some (or all) roms require you to be root to work.

kaceps said:
No.
After setting the rom version back to 3.12.405.1, I used the HTC unlocker to unlock my Hboot.
The automatic script ( easyUnlock and EasyAceUnlock ) didn't seem to work for me (Error while trying to get root.)
So I just installed Clockwork mod recovery. I don't really need to be root anyway. I just want some JellyBean taste.
But now I seem to be having a new problem. I tried to install a rom ( Wiping everything I can from CWM before ) but my phone won't boot. It is stuck to the green HTC logo.
I will be looking through new post from this forum to try to find a solution, while downloading other roms.
I wonder if some (or all) roms require you to be root to work.
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You haven't flashed the boot.img in fastboot...that is a must when using an unlocked bootloader.

glevitan said:
You haven't flashed the boot.img in fastboot...that is a must when using an unlocked bootloader.
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Indeed. Now starting the slow process of finding the right rom.
I will regret not being able to flash a radio ( since I'm not S-Off ) but at least I be able to try new roms.
Thanks !

hi,
for me works great with the HTC Easy Unlock Bootloader Tool from glevitan:good:
then i following this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31211732&postcount=396
for noobs like me
works great
now i can flash all rooms they have an boot.img inside easily.
:victory::victory::victory:

[Q] Cant Unlock With Hboot 1.03.0000, Please help!

Hey Guys!
I wanted to put a custom rom on my wildfire s, kevinjoa's in my mind.
So i Started off by Reading the articles on how to unlock the WFS, to continue further.
I thought ill unlock by using the htc devs method, so i created an id there, etc etc, selected my device and then came across this
BEFORE beginning the Unlock Bootloader process your product requires that you update the ROM to the version listed in the table below first, then download the RUU next to it to enable the unlocking capability.
NOTE: If you do not find your ROM version in the table below, and your ROM version is newer, then your device does not require the RUU. Please bypass these steps and continue to the next page.
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Now, as My Hboot Version is 1.03.0000 , which is not listed in the htcdevs unlocked bootloader page, and moreover im confused as to what to do here, there are some posts to downgrade from 1.03.0000 to 0.90.0000(i think) , so is there any way i can unlock my phone with hboot 1.03.0000? and i uploaded the pic of my Recovery! Please help me guys! what do u think should i do?
or do u think my ROM doesn't require an RUU update? can i bypass this step?
Thanks in Advance

Can anybody please help here

Zeehan said:
Hey Guys!
I wanted to put a custom rom on my wildfire s, kevinjoa's in my mind.
So i Started off by Reading the articles on how to unlock the WFS, to continue further.
I thought ill unlock by using the htc devs method, so i created an id there, etc etc, selected my device and then came across this
Now, as My Hboot Version is 1.03.0000 , which is not listed in the htcdevs unlocked bootloader page, and moreover im confused as to what to do here, there are some posts to downgrade from 1.03.0000 to 0.90.0000(i think) , so is there any way i can unlock my phone with hboot 1.03.0000? and i uploaded the pic of my Recovery! Please help me guys! what do u think should i do?
or do u think my ROM doesn't require an RUU update? can i bypass this step?
Thanks in Advance
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You require a higher HBOOT(a newer version), check if there is an OTA update..........or use an RUU
It's because the commands needed for unlocking aren't supported by older HBOOTs

csoulr666 said:
You require a higher HBOOT(a newer version), check if there is an OTA update..........or use an RUU
It's because the commands needed for unlocking aren't supported by older HBOOTs
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Csoulr666, Thank you so much for replying!
I'll do that OTA update asap and post what happens!
And to use an ruu, how will i know which exact version to select while downloading?

Zeehan said:
Csoulr666, Thank you so much for replying!
I'll do that OTA update asap and post what happens!
And to use an ruu, how will i know which exact version to select while downloading?
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For an RUU use a version that is higher and the closer to your country. For eg- If you bought your phone somewhere in Europe, use an EU version
You can always use the WWE(worldwide) version......But i'd recommend the EU one no matter where you are 'cause it is the most updated of all

csoulr666, bro i decided to go with either the europe WWE one, or Htc asia WWE one, cause the phone was brought from within asia.
another thing is , il download these RUU's from HTC Dev"s website itself right?

A little confused here
downloaded both Europe RUU which is around 6MB
Asia WWE RUU is like 25.5MB
downloaded from HTCdev.
How is it that when EU is Updated than the rest is smaller than that of the Asia'n RUU? :silly:

Zeehan said:
A little confused here
downloaded both Europe RUU which is around 6MB
Asia WWE RUU is like 25.5MB
downloaded from HTCdev.
How is it that when EU is Updated than the rest is smaller than that of the Asia'n RUU? :silly:
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If you download via htcdev then use the Asia version....
And as for your question, size can vary according to how much of changes or additions are needed

[Q] HBOOT Downgrade to 3.18.0.0000

Hi There
After latest HTC OTA-Update was hboot updated to 3.19.0.0000.
I unlocked bootloader again and flashed cwm-recovery, after reboot WiFi didn't work, all Wigdets deleted and many more.
Then i tried to flash ruu from here, but all i get is the Mesage that hboot on my device is to new.
With hboot 3.18.0.0000 i could flash this ruu without problems.
Now my Questions :
Is there a way to downgrade hboot to 3.18.0.0000
If yes, could someone upload this version (or tell me how to extract from ruu)
Thanks and Greetings
...and Goldcard Method didn't work

May I please get the link for your RUU so that we can try and find the fix for your issue ? More details on the phone model and system update version will be helpful to understand the issues.
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Free mobile app

sorry and ok - here are more Informations :
The OTA-update from HTC i flashed is : OTA_A5_UL_K44_DESIRE_SENSE60_HTC_Europe_1.50.401.1-1.33.401.1_release_385376.zip
The RUU i tried for repairing my device is the .zip from that thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2763591
my device ist HTC Desire 816 (single SIM / Europe)
hope that helps
Greetings

I would first rest the phone twice from the settings, menu rather than from the recovery. Doing this way might erase your internal sd card. So backup and then reset to factory settings twice before filling in the details after first reset. This should fix your issue off the update has been successfully installed.
My phone is a dual SIM version and there appears to be no single SIM version RUUs available apart from the one you showed me. However there appears to be a backup floating around in the xda forum did the single SIM version.
The other possibility if the first one doesn't work is to install the kingsense 1.0 or 2.0 custom Rom that has the 3.18.0.0 radio and then flash the single SIM RUU. The custom Rom when installed on single SIM throw sms and GPS problems but that shouldn't effect you as you are going to install European RUU on top of it.
Let me please know how it goes if you wish to experiment. In anyways, don't forget to backup the current Rom before you experiment as that would be your savior when in trouble.
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Free mobile app

re
Thanks, but nothing helped.
I tried all you told.
Tested to flash after format /system /data & /cache.
The reason is hboot (bootloader), ruu doesn't flash, when hboot is newer than in ruu.
Other idea ?
Greetings

But when you flash kinghunkis Rom, your hboot version must change to 3.18..... For sure though. Then the RUU should work.
However, no one is successful so far in installing that RUU from what I gathered from the very minimal comments in that thread. It could be the issue with that RUU file as well. Otherwise try Chinese Unicom version RUU s for dual SIM and then try the European one that you may be after. I really can't experiment and let you know as I don't have the single SIM mobile. Sorry.
Sent from my HTC D816w using XDA Free mobile app

re
can't flash kinghunkis rom - it stucks in aroma after showing system requirements (possible reason - my hboot)
found a hboot for my device here : https://github.com/kmdm/ruuveal/issues
because flashing this is very dangerous - but i think i'll try out soon
when this hboot is not correct the required for my device or if damaged - it will destroy my device unrepairable
will tell you, when i have news
thanks and greetings
edit :
vbrsekhar said:
Otherwise try Chinese Unicom version RUU s for dual SIM
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can you give me a link - i only found cwm-backups

sexmaschine said:
can't flash kinghunkis rom - it stucks in aroma after showing system requirements (possible reason - my hboot)
found a hboot for my device here : https://github.com/kmdm/ruuveal/issues
because flashing this is very dangerous - but i think i'll try out soon
when this hboot is not correct the required for my device or if damaged - it will destroy my device unrepairable
will tell you, when i have news
thanks and greetings
edit :
can you give me a link - i only found cwm-backups
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Here are the links
http://translate.google.co.nz/trans...rev=/search?q=0p9cimg&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=600
http://translate.google.co.nz/trans...rev=/search?q=0p9cimg&espv=2&biw=1366&bih=600
There are many chinese websites that are currently offering RUU's. Just use google translate to understand what they are for?
Hit thanks if I helped you.

re
thanks for your links
i tried both ruu's but couldn't flash
possible reason could be the cid (goldcard-method didn't work)
all attempts to flash only hboot didn't work (not allowed or signature verification failed)
it seems, that i have to wait for a new ruu
greetings

Sorry to know that nothing is working for you? Anyways, how about the new RUU provided jacktackle in the general section ? Did you try it?
Sent from my HTC Desire 816 dual sim using XDA Free mobile app

vbrsekhar said:
how about the new RUU provided jacktackle
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thanks but i didn't find a new ruu
the link to this ruu is from may
if i'm wrong give me link please
greetings

sexmaschine said:
thanks but i didn't find a new ruu
the link to this ruu is from may
if i'm wrong give me link please
greetings
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Nope, here is the new link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/general/desire-816n-middle-east-t2839093. I am currently on that rom and it will install the hboot, bootloaders and OS and openDSPs again. So hopefully this should work on your piece.

vbrsekhar said:
Nope, here is the new link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/general/desire-816n-middle-east-t2839093
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thanks - but the link in this thread is to the ruu uploaded by aki0306 (i tried yet)
greetings

downgrade boot
Hi
I want to downgrdae my Hboot to below 3.19 versions ,any suggestion please im having HTC desire 816 DWG version,fimrware downgrade H boot downgrade
Regards
Vinay
sexmaschine said:
thanks - but the link in this thread is to the ruu uploaded by aki0306 (i tried yet)
greetings
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wondering if there is any solution to downgrade the hboot. Thanks!!