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Hi all, would like to know if, after installing a custom ROM, if i use a RUU will the recovery image be restored to default?
Thanks in advance!
Yes it Will
Yay! thank you! so just using the RUUs i will totally reset my desire, so HTC won't be able to tell if it's been rooted before?
Don't know whether they can't tell, whether they look if they've no need to I don't know...so long as it's on a stock ROM I don't think they'd check
lambdafreak said:
Hi all, would like to know if, after installing a custom ROM, if i use a RUU will the recovery image be restored to default?
Thanks in advance!
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What is a RUU and how can I do it, as I'm having the same problem.
I rooted to allow Titanium Backup to have root after using unrevoked but wasn’t aware that meant I also had a custom rom installed now.
I’ve been told I need to RUU as well.
RUU = ROM Upgrade Utility
It's the official way of flashing a ROM. Each phone has a software version running on it when you first get it and you should make a note of the one on yours before doing anything root-related for the very reason that if something goes wrong you can revert back to stock. Not all versions are available, e.g. there are no Orange RUUs about, but the ones that are can be found here:
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
If you didn't happen to make a note of yours then it's hard to say what it came with. If you've only rooted and NOT flashed a new ROM yet then if you go to Settings>About phone>Software information and post the software version we might be able to help
Thanks for all the information it helps fill in some blanks.
I dont think I have put a different rom on it, I only rooted using revoked- does that mean it has a different rom now?
and my settings show
Android 2.2
Baseband version 32.46.00.32U_5.10.05.17_2
Kernel version 2.6.32.15-gd96f2c0 [email protected] #1
Build number 2.12.110.2 CL232610 release-keys
Software number 2.12.110.2
on a side note the link you posted - what do the numbers correspond to, my Kernel or build
Right you're on a T-Mobile FroYo ROM but the issue is there isn't that versions RUU available...how long have you had your Desire?
Damm.
I got mine in April this year, why do you ask.
Can I not use RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_AT_2.12.112.1_Radio_32.46.00.32U_5.10.05.17_2_release_143754_signed.exe?
You CAN use that but it's the Austrian one...the reason I ask is to find out the screen type, you should be on an AMOLED screen so you can flash the older 1.21.110.4 RUU if you need to - you'll need a gold card to do it, though, I believe
http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_127570_signed.exe
If I do flash the older 1.21.110.4 version, are there any drawbacks, or will I just be able to update through OTA updates that will then be available to me through T-mobile to get me back to normal?
Also is there a best way to do this RUU as I have seen a few guides, can you recommend any to follow.
The way I'd do it is:
1. Download that RUU
2. Have gold card in your phone and HTC Sync installed on your PC
3. Connect phone to PC and select 'HTC Sync' from the options on the phone
4. Once HTC Sync on the PC shows connected, run the RUU
5. All being correct it'll flash the ROM
6. Assuming it's worked, you should get the OTA updates again as you did before
Replying on here and androidforums is getting confusing!!!
Thanks for all the help and I hope those instructions were meant for me and not some one else
Maybe you have to downgrade your hboot to 0.75.
Sent from my HTC Desire using newest version of swype and the XDA App
digo21 said:
Thanks for all the help and I hope those instructions were meant for me and not some one else
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Yes they're for you but there's someone on androidforums with EXACTLY the same issue - you sure you're not the same person??
Nope thats not me
I followed all the procedures. But the RUU gave me an error after a few minutes saying 'Error 140 Bootloader version error'.
What does that mean and how can I fix it.
Which RUU are you trying to use? And which HBOOT are you on now?
Im trying to use the one you recommended above RUU_Bravo_TMO_UK_1.21.110.4_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_127570_signed.exe
Bootloader version I found out by holding the back key and power button to swithc on, it says HBOOT - 0.93.0001
Plz solve my problem
i have unrooted Desire purchased from my UK friend
PVT1 S-off
Radio: 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27
ROM: HTC sense 2.2
Bootloader: 0.93.0001
my phone has no apps of Vodafone even normal HTC quietly brilliant Boot animation
but last time when i updated it showed OTA update of
RUU_Bravo_Vodafone_UK_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27....
when it was on 2.1 eclair there was Vodafone theme ( menu<Scene<HTc Scen
This means my phone Is Branded???
is there is any other way to check that my phone is branded or not??
Does i have to make a gold card??
Which RUU i needed so that when some thing happen wrong during Installing Custom Rom i can revert back to original Rom???
To check if your phone is branded:
Get android system info from market. Start it>system>build infos>brand.
Yes, you can go back to original rom. Just flash latest fitting ruu. You need a goldcard to avoid cid error when flashing ruu.
Swyped from Oxygen
Thanks for helping bro.
Downloaded Android sysyem info in
Brand it says "Vodafone_uk"
For Current Rom which RUU should i use Can u link here ???
how can i install WWE (world wide...)
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_151783_
signed.exe version of Rom so that i get latest GB update by HTC in future
any procedure to do this???
First create goldcard:
http://android.modaco.comcontent/software/308798/pc-application-goldcardtool/
Put this in your desire. Now start the downloaded stock ruu on your computer and follow the instructions.
Swyped from Oxygen
thanks bro
plz at least post my Current RUU here so that i can download.
sorry no spare SD card at the moment
so going for purchase right now.
Should be this one:
http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph....00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157522_signed.exe
Swyped from Oxygen
thanks bro
My phone is unlocked to any sim does flashing with this RUU lock it again.
nos in veins said:
thanks bro
My phone is unlocked to any sim does flashing with this RUU lock it again.
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I guess not.
Swyped from Oxygen
you are the only person helping me out thanks bro
God bless you
nos in veins said:
you are the only person helping me out thanks bro
God bless you
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No problem, thank you. I wish you the same.
Swyped from Oxygen
Thanks
same question for mine baby.
i saw no point in a new thread so here i go.
which one is for me ? i found one but i'm not sure and i really don't wanna mess up.
This is what i found :
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00. 32U_5.11.05.27_release
My baby is :
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.11.05.14
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
====================
Android Version
2.2
Baseband Version
32.48.00.32U_5.11.05.14
Kernel Version
2.6.32.15-g5d39305
[email protected]#1
Build number
2.25.771.1 CL254759 release-keys
Software number
2.25.771.1
Browser version
WebKit 3.1
Brand
h3g_uk
This one is the right for you:
http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...8.00.32U_5.11.05.14_release_149217_signed.exe
The one you found out is the stock one from htc without any branding. The one i posted is the one which fits with your branding.
Thank you very much.
I will give it a go after i download everything i need and finish going trough the tutorial at least 2 times ( and hope for the best ).
Flash a few phones but this is my first HTC...
One more question please:
If i flash it will i be able to use sim cards from other networks ?
Blue_Monk said:
Thank you very much.
I will give it a go after i download everything i need and finish going trough the tutorial at least 2 times ( and hope for the best ).
Flash a few phones but this is my first HTC...
One more question please:
If i flash it will i be able to use sim cards from other networks ?
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If you were before, then yes. If you weren't before, the answer is no. But you can find a sim unlock utility here.
Tried and tested sim unlock utility: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726
Got it. Thank you both.
I think i must update my knowledge about phones as i am a little behind (ok. i admit it... a lot behind).
And a small thing. unrevoked3 does the rooting and S-OFF so in the tutorial here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
2 steps are kinda outdated (at least that's what i understand reading the QA from
unrevoked3
Unrevoked does the rooting, alpharev does the s-off. All steps described in this tutorial might be old, but they still work.
Swyped from Oxygen
Can anyone tell
How to check that Goldcard is made perfect,
Formated to FAT32 done all stuff
i tried Golddcard tool ,also using Hexeditor every time - Name of
SD card changed to Goldcard but still my phone put all its files like .lostdir etc and i am able to open or access that Goldcard by using PC is this right or i am doing Wrong???
Hi.
My Device:
HTC Desire PVT4 SLCD rooted, s-off
since my homebutton doesnt work anymore i wanted to make use of my warranty and send in the device. Problem is: it was t-mobile branded, so i had to s-off the device and use those custom installations (with the slcd installer and the OTA update i had to rename to update.zip. got the tutorial from a german site whose admin is known for helping with desire problems and stuff)
i follwed the instructions 1:1 but it somehow didnt work properly
Problem: My device is stuck on a certain screen and wont boot anything anymore.
The screen: HTC logo in the middle, triangles with ! in every corner
absolutely no reaction to any keypresses, the only thing that produces some kind of reaction is plugging and unplugging the usb cable, which gives me a screen similar to the bootloader screen that says:
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
RUU (the only "usable" option, though i cant use it. its in orange)
What do i do now?
My device is, as stated above a german t-mobile device.
ive googled for hours now but dont find anything particular (especially since there are so many different desires out there today and t-mobile doesnt seem to like people to get a hand on their newe RUUs, or do they?)
i found the austrian RUU on t-mobile.at though i read on some german sites that this wont work on my device (maybe brick it even more?)
on shipped-roms.com there is a UK t-mob RUU, though i dont know whether this is 2.2 (since 2.1 doesnt have SLCD drivers) so im not sure whether to flash this one either
Can i even use a RUU at this point?
if you need any information i maybe forgot, tell me and ill try to find out
thanks in advance
(cant provide links since i am a first time poster)
DasGensu said:
...
Problem: My device is stuck on a certain screen and wont boot anything anymore.
...
What do i do now?
...
Can i even use a RUU at this point?
if you need any information i maybe forgot, tell me and ill try to find out
thanks in advance
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I found a possible solution in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145593
Post #6:
paul.c said:
Install HTC Sync, download the RUU which most resembles your original RUU from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667.
Connect your phone via USB in fastboot, and run the RUU.exe you've downloaded. You should be fine.
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dzumagos said:
yes it helps you
you can run a RUU now
just plug phone with usb cable to PC, boot into fastboot mode and execute the RUU.exe
it will go back to stock, you will lose root and custom recovery but at least it will boot up, so you can root again etc.
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Hope this helps you as well
kinda, yeah thx, but can i, for example, use this ruu:
h**p://shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Bravo&file=RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560_signed.zip
DasGensu said:
kinda, yeah thx, but can i, for example, use this ruu:
h**p://shipped-roms.com/download.php?category=android&model=Bravo&file=RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560_signed.zip
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I think it is an UK ROM, so no German/Austrian one.
I found an thread in a German forum and they have linked an Austrian t-mobile RUU for Desire SLCD: http://www.t-mobile.at/servicedownloads4you/webnwalkmanager/HTC_Desire_Froyo_Update_RUU.zip
You need to unzip the file, don't flash the ZIP on your Desire!
Forum: http://www.androidpit.de/de/android/forum/thread/406651/RUU-Stock-ROM-fuer-SLCD-Desire-von-T-Mobile
See you
thx a lot, someone on the german forums wrote something about the austrian rom not being compatible with german desires, so i flashed aforementioned UK RUU and it worked
Thx all, problem solved
DasGensu said:
thx a lot, someone on the german forums wrote something about the austrian rom not being compatible with german desires, so i flashed aforementioned UK RUU and it worked
Thx all, problem solved
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Great that your Desire is back to live!
hey guys, i'm currently running a Desire T-Mobile branded SLCD rooted and need to send it back to get repaired, i want to unroot, would i be able to just run this RUU
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.zip
without downgrading my HBoot?
thanks in advance.
jerrol said:
hey guys, i'm currently running a Desire T-Mobile branded SLCD rooted and need to send it back to get repaired, i want to unroot, would i be able to just run this RUU
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.zip
without downgrading my HBoot?
thanks in advance.
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You MUST flash (downgrade to) Desire stock hboot before running RUU, otherwise the phone will not boot.
MonacoHias said:
You MUST flash (downgrade to) Desire stock hboot before running RUU, otherwise the phone will not boot.
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once i (figure how to) downgrade my hboot, should i run this RUU? i'm confused and just need to unroot so i can send it off. any help would be great
jerrol said:
once i (figure how to) downgrade my hboot, should i run this RUU? i'm confused and just need to unroot so i can send it off. any help would be great
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Jerrol, here is a complete guide how to unroot the Desire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268
It's easier than it seems ...
Short: After you flashed the stock Desire hboot (see here: http://alpharev.nl/) you can run the RUU via PC.
But don't try to install the RUU.zip via recovery. Just unzip it an run the .exe.
Cheers
MonacoHias said:
Jerrol, here is a complete guide how to unroot the Desire:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268
It's easier than it seems ...
Short: After you flashed the stock Desire hboot (see here: http://alpharev.nl/) you can run the RUU via PC.
But don't try to install the RUU.zip via recovery. Just unzip it an run the .exe.
Cheers
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thank you for the help, is that RUU (RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe) the correct one to flash once i've flash the stock hboot?
jerrol said:
thank you for the help, is that RUU (RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe) the correct one to flash once i've flash the stock hboot?
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It is a tmobile UK one, so it should be ok. I'm from Germany so I don't know the UK/GB versions.
Sent from my OXYGEN powered Desire
MonacoHias said:
It is a tmobile UK one, so it should be ok. I'm from Germany so I don't know the UK/GB versions.
Sent from my OXYGEN powered Desire
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Ahh, thank you for your help anyway, just got to figure out how to downgrade my hboot from 0.93 now
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
jerrol said:
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
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Are you on the Bravo Stock Hboot already? If not, I suggest to flash Bravo Stock Hboot via fastbot not via PB99IMG - it is just saver.
Anyway, following the guide to unroot your Desire should be the best way to succeed
EDIT: If you have any questions regarding the unroot guide, feel free to post your specific question(s) here. I look in this thread from time to time so I will assist you as far as I can.
MonacoHias said:
Are you on the Bravo Stock Hboot already? If not, I suggest to flash Bravo Stock Hboot via fastbot not via PB99IMG - it is just saver.
Anyway, following the guide to unroot your Desire should be the best way to succeed
EDIT: If you have any questions regarding the unroot guide, feel free to post your specific question(s) here. I look in this thread from time to time so I will assist you as far as I can.
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I'm on 0.93, I've never changed it, just had the Froyo update, then rooted via Unrevoked and flashed LeeDrOiD roms, cheers for all your help, I just need a little help.
What would be the next best step?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
jerrol said:
I'm on 0.93, I've never changed it, just had the Froyo update, then rooted via Unrevoked and flashed LeeDrOiD roms, cheers for all your help, I just need a little help.
What would be the next best step?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Hi.
You don't need to flash any HBOOTS or HBOOT donwngrader. Since you are S-ON you can't even do this, so exclude it from your steps and continue.
It can be a conflict with your HBOOT version if the RUU you are trying to run is too old and has a smaller HBOOT version (e.g. 0.80), and it won't install properly.
I always recommend to use the latest RUU available WWE 2.29.405.5, but this is at your discretion to choose. Also make sure your phone wasn't branded, or you'll going to need a Gold Card to install the RUU.
L.E.:
jerrol said:
i'm s-on, would i still need to downgrade using Alpharev? or just follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 ?
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Yep, best guide to use to return to stock.
UsManyDead said:
Hi.
You don't need to flash any HBOOTS or HBOOT donwngrader. Since you are S-ON you can't even do this, so exclude it from your steps and continue.
It can be a conflict with your HBOOT version if the RUU you are trying to run is too old and has a smaller HBOOT version (e.g. 0.80), and it won't install properly.
I always recommend to use the latest RUU available WWE 2.29.405.5, but this is at your discretion to choose. Also make sure your phone wasn't branded, or you'll going to need a Gold Card to install the RUU.
L.E.:
Yep, best guide to use to return to stock.
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Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
jerrol said:
Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
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You need a Goldcard, yes. You have a branded phone. Only unbranded don't need it.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=880268 Post 2 point 4 ff.:
4. Do I need a Goldcard?
If you have a recent version of the RUU for your Device, available on Shipped Roms, you dont need a goldcard. This is the usual scenario for people who purchased their Desire in Europe, and so have an unbranded Desire. All Branded Desires need a correct branded version of the RUU, and any other RUU including WWE (Worldwide English, or European) RUU will not work for them. Also if an unbranded Desire user wishes to change RUU to a branded version, he will need a Goldcard. This is because all Desires have a particular software tag in the Rom, called the InfoCID. This dictates the Region code. For Eg. An Indian Desire is branded and has InfoCID of HTC__038. When you change a RUU to different region, what you actually do is reset the InfoCID setting. Changing the InfoCID setting requires a Goldcard.
5. What is a Goldcard?
It is a normal MicroUSB card specially prepared in such a way that its Sector 0 (which normally doesnt hold anything useful) is modified, so that it signals to the HTC RUU that the InfoCID may be changed.
6. How do I create a Goldcard?
Just download this tool (Credits and All Rights by [email protected]), and run it.
7. Can you tell me more about Goldcards?
Sure. I've already posted it for you. Read the FAQs in this thread.
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jerrol said:
Would this RUU be ok to run RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00 .32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560
_signed.exe and would I need a goldcard, my phone is branded T-Mobile
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Hi you should make sure that the version ain't lower than what you have on your phone ( the version is 2.12.110.4 ), or, as I said, there will be a HBOOT conflict (if the HBOOT is lower).
Anyway I think you can give it a try without the Gold Card, since this is T-Mobile RUU, it should work, although it is recommended you make a gold card. There are lot's of threads on how to do this even without the phone.
Nothing bad will happen, besides the fact that it won't work and give you an error.
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+1. I totally agree!
Hey guys, I am selling my trusty desire now, it has served me well but its time has come...
If anyone would like to buy it off me, they are welcome to, message me, I'm looking for 110.
I am struggling a lot to get started on the unrooting process. I've been reading through posts, topics, on here and modaco and I'm getting more and more confused
Here are the facts.
Its a limited edition black version released by orange. It was locked. Unrooted using unrEVOked method.
Its currently on Oxygen.
BaseBand Version states 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
HBOOT is cm7r2
HBOOT version says its 6.93.1002
I tried to follow this but the nand link is dead.
I don't have the original backup I made, I must have deleted it somewhere down the line... silly me
I want to revert it to a stock GBB rom, no bloatware, and unlocked. I have the unlock code for my phone, but is it possible to revert it to a stock version?
I looked at this list to find the correct RUU, which one do I use?
Please, somebody help me out here! I have no clue what to do!
Sorry about all this...
First make sure to flash the bravo_stock bootloader, then the downgrader.
You need to make a goldcard and flash the WWE RUU, because Orange didn't release any.
bortak said:
First make sure to flash the bravo_stock bootloader, then the downgrader.
You need to make a goldcard and flash the WWE RUU, because Orange didn't release any.
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Dzieki Polaku
I tried the FroYo RUU first, used the process in your thread that is stickied at the top of this forum (the rom.zip extraction) but that just stuck on the splash screen. So I went on the HTC Dev site and used the same method to extract the Gingerbread update and that worked no probs. Thank you so much for your help!
Lord_Quack said:
Dzieki Polaku
Which WWE RUU is it, there seem to be 3 at the top of this list that I can use?
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The newest one.. so with the biggest numbers lol.
EDIT: Woah they're all old gimme a sec let me get you a link.
There you go http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...9.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe
Hey guys, I'm having serious trouble debranding my desire and spent the last days 'n nights searching for a solution.
Three days ago I was given an HTC Desire A8181 by my sister's boyfriend from Canada. I want to use it in Germany and somehow 3G doesen't work at all(only Edge).
So I thought about flashing a European /WWE ROM to solve the problem.
As he told me the phone was unbranded I just picked the last EU RUU from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667
But while flashing I got Error 130 - Wrong RUU.
Flashing itself doesn't seem to be the problem: My sister's boyfriend found his old ROM he was using before on this phone and I was able to flash it without problems.
It is 3.14.405.1 / Android 2.3. - apparently Telus branded.
I checked with Terminal Emulator and found out that the phone is indeed Telus branded. So I created a goldcard and tried again.
Now I get Error 140 while flashing ( wrong Bootloader version )
Could it be, that the ROM I want to install is too old?
I'd appreciate any suggestion.
Information:
Bravo PVT3 Ship S-ON
HBOOT-1.02.0001
MICCROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
Radio-5.17.05.23
The Phone is unrooted.
Both drivers and HTC Sync are installed on my PC.
Btw. Any ideas why 3G doesn't work?
Thanks in advance!
Hi there!
If this is the case you could just flash a stock ROM instead?
Also, this may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726 to unlock the phone fully (though it seems like that's the case already it may help) it's quite safe. I've done it on about 4 Desire's without problems over the last two years.
There is Teppic74's rooted stock 2.3 ROM which is very good and exactly like the RUU version, with the exception of being rooted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1200261
To root the phone, last I checked it was pretty simple. You simply downlopad unREVoked, run it, connect your phone when you're told and let it do it's stuff: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788044
Also, a problem you MAY have is that the phone is CDMA and Europe is mostly GSM networks (I think)
@ Kryten2k35
Thanks for your reply.
Firstly, I already SIM-unlocked it with the linked tool - that was the first thing I did after holding it in my hands.
Actually I could install a custom ROM, yes and I must admit that I already did so before. I tried out Supernova and tried to flash a new Radio ( I used unrevoked to do so) . I was quite sure that I screwed st. up so I wanted to get a nice proper European RUU running on my phone. That's when I always had Error 130 ("wrong RUU") while flashing all kinds of official ROMs. At this point I was given the (obviously Telusbranded) Telus ROM that perfectly worked as the only exeption.
I had the same idea with that CDMA / GSM uncompatability but found out, that my modell Number is A8181 which is sold in Europe/ Asia. So it should work...
Thanks anyways!
Other ideas?
Well, that Teppic74 ROM is completely stock (except it's rooted) so it's exactly like the Gingerbread ROM. He tailors all his stock ROM's to be totally like stock!
Have you tried the offical HTC Desire Gingerbread RUU? Beware it will stop you from ever putting a custom ROM on again (iirc)
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@ Kryten2k35
Thanks for your reply.
Firstly, I already SIM-unlocked it with the linked tool - that was the first thing I did after holding it in my hands.
Actually I could install a custom ROM, yes and I must admit that I already did so before. I tried out Supernova and tried to flash a new Radio ( I used unrevoked to do so) . I was quite sure that I screwed st. up so I wanted to get a nice proper European RUU running on my phone. That's when I always had Error 130 ("wrong RUU") while flashing all kinds of official ROMs. At this point I was given the (obviously Telusbranded) Telus ROM that perfectly worked as the only exeption.
I had the same idea with that CDMA / GSM uncompatability but found out, that my modell Number is A8181 which is sold in Europe/ Asia. So it should work...
Thanks anyways!
Other ideas?
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Well, mate, the biggest problem with compatibility is a band version of device not rom. If you got it from Telus you have to check which frequencies it supports and see which one are used in Germany (I think you said Germany).
About RUU, you can't flash EU RUU on your device without a gold card because of CID version of your phone.
And if you want stock RUU that will work on your phone go to HTC dev site, kernel source code part, configure filter to DEVICE (Desire) and choose OTHER below it, click FIND FILES and the first one to download will be RUU upgrade android version 2.3. It's made for all CIDs and it will work with your hboot version.
Hey guys, thanks for responding.
Have you tried the offical HTC Desire Gingerbread RUU? Beware it will stop you from ever putting a custom ROM on again (iirc)
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Why should it do so?
Besides I'm quite sure, that the ROM I'm currently using IS the latest official ROM - it can't be a branded one.
FIrst: Android Task Manager tells me under information - Brand: HTC_WWE
Sounds like HTC's official version.
Second: Current System Software is entitled: 3.14.405.1. ,which is HTC's latest Gingerbread (2.3.3)-update. So actually it cannot be branded.
Third: THe old owner swears that the ROM he gave me was NOT branded.
I just found out that flashing with a comon SDcard would lead to Error 130 while flashing with Goldcard leads to Error 140.
At this point I probably could S-Off and root the phone and put a custom ROM on it but I'd really, really, really like to know why I'm unable to flash those stupid RUUs.
And if you want stock RUU that will work on your phone go to HTC dev site, kernel source code part, configure filter to DEVICE (Desire) and choose OTHER below it, click FIND FILES and the first one to download will be RUU upgrade android version 2.3. It's made for all CIDs and it will work with your hboot version.
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I just checked that THIS RUU is exactly the one I have installed right now!
Thanks for this hint!
So could you tell me why only this RUU works and the other ones don't?
Thanks a lot!
I suppose it's because of the updated bootloader, which is 1.02 and won't be downgraded to 0.93, which would be the froyo version.
Btw, this will not stop you from doing s-off (which I'd recommend you to do). Only using HTC Dev unlock will stop you, so avoid using it.
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Yes bootloader is the problem, so you can't flash older RUU. If you go s-off (only revolutionary can do so for you) you can flesh alpharev stock hboot which is write protected and you can try older RUU (but I don't see a reason).
So, go s-off and root now and flash a custom rom of your choice.
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Thanks guys, you really helped me out!
So far I flashed CM 7.2 and it's running fine - will try to get a proper radio on it hoping the 3G issues will disappear.
Thanks!