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[Q] Rooting and Unbranding first timer

Hey, i have a UK htc desire branded to the Orange network and i've spent all week reading and reading about how to root and unbrand it. I feel i've learnt most of the ins and outs of it and want to finally attempt it, but i was wondering if just to put my mind at rest someone could give me a thumbs up to what i think needs to be done?
First off my phone details as of now..
Bravo PVT1 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.10.05.30
Aug 10 2010, 17:52:18
Android version: 2.2
Baseband version: 32.48.00.32U_5.10.05.30
Kernel version: 2.6.32.15-g29e526b htc-kernel and18-2 #1
Biuld number: 2.17.61.3 CL274424 release-keys
Software number: 2.17.61.3
Browser version: WebKit 3.1
The UK network Orange doesn't have a provider RUU, i'm not bothered about being in warranty as i got this phone second hand but if for some reason i wanted to unroot etc can someone point me to a similar unbranded stock one that has the same versions of things as above? That seems to be the main thing worrying me at the moment.
So to check i have everything understood..
1.I've installed HTC Sync and uninstalled just the Sync part leaving the drivers, downloaded Unrevoked which i intend to run to root the phone.
2.I've made a bootable USB drive with Alpharev on ready to then sort out S-OFF
3.Will partition my sd card with Gparted, ready to then make a backup of the stock ROM on the phone right now
4.Then install my custom ROM which for my first try i've chosen LeeDroid. However, if i wanted to just put a plain unbranded stock ROM on which would i be looking for?
I'm hoping i've not taken all the information in over the week and come to the wrong conclusion, so just an 'all clear' from someone would be great, thanks

Yeo that's what I did unrevoked phone, s-off then copyed rom I like to memory card and flashed via recovery. And yes lee tom should be good they always are, not using it at mo I'm on miui
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

Being a total n00b to Android, I have been doing battle with two since Monday last week. with the HTC, I decided to go with unrevoked and to my consternation found that I couldnt get s-off, and so I was unable to debrand or uninstall the apps I had on board. I had already installed Rom Explorer (free) and wondered if I might be able to use that. I crossed my fingers, and did a backup and wipe and clean cache, along with an install of CyanogenMod 7. I must say I am very impressed with the work gone into these mods. Everything you need and nothing you don't. The install went swimmingly and my fingers are now uncrossed. No more Telstra crud.

[Q] Can't update to 2.3

Hello. I own a Desire HD which I've purchased from a private store in Israel. It is unbranded, and the box had stuff written in French so I suppose they import it from France.
The phone itself is in English and supports Hebrew fully, too.
The problem, however, is that I can't update to 2.3
Some details about my phone:
Android Version: 2.2
Baseband version: 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel version: 2.6.32.21-g9a3942f
htc-kernel(at)and18-2 #1
Sat Oct 23 03:18:39 CST 2010
Build number: 1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
Software number: 1.32.405.6
Browser version: WebKit 3.1
When I checked with Root Checker, I received this information:
Congratulations! You have root access!
I was not even aware my phone was in fact rooted when I bought it but I didn't mind.
Lately I've received the official update from HTC, it popped up on my screen. When I went ahead to download it, at the end, the next message came up:
The downloaded system software update is corrupted.
Do you want to downloaded it again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In the HBoot (is that what it's called?) screen I can see this information:
ACE PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85.2007
MICROP-0438
RADIO-2603.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Oct 11 2010

Your system partition has been modified. All OTA updates will fail. You need to download the Gingerbread RUU and run it from your computer. You can find it HERE
Ensure you have HTC Sync installed as you will need the correct drivers.

Will I have the root settings after the update? What would I lose after the update?
Will I have proper Hebrew (Right-to-Left in keyboard) settings?
Thanks for the response!

Yes you will lose root. If you have ClockworkMod Recovery installed you can flash a rooted version of the Gingerbread update.
I'm too sure about the Hebrew settings.

So is it actually a custom rom I'm using?
Also, is this application called "Droid X Recovery Bootstrap"?
I couldn't really find the exact one like you said it. (searched for "ClockworkMod Recovery")
Basically, I'll be able to apply the official update, lose root, then do this thing with this application and get root back? Is it actually that simple?
Again, thanks for replying.

No it seems your running a rooted 1.32 build.
If you turn off your phone and hold volume down then power. You shour get to the bootloader. From there scroll down to recovery (using your volume keys) and press power to enter. Describe what you see here.
EDIT: Also head into System Info in the bootloader, and what value do you have next to CID.

ClockworkMod Recovery v3.0.2.5
- reboot system now
- apply update form scard
- wipe data/factory rest
- wipe cache partition
- install zip from sdcard
- backup and restore
- mounts and storage
- advanced
- power off
- +++++Go Back+++++
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In System Info, next to CID I have HTC__203
Also, am I better off just switching to another rom so I don't lose root access? Or do I have to apply to official update first, then switch to another rom? I've never done that before.

[Q] Return to Stock for Upgrade, Unable to temproot

This is my problem:
Some time ago I perm rooted, SOffed and radio flashed my DHD. Then the power button died on me and for some reason I was stuck in recovery. Somehow, after many tries, I managed to get my phone working again ( I don't know who I did it exactly).
Here my Software Information:
Android Version
2.2.1
Baseband version
12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version
2.6.32.21-g3d0aaff
[email protected] #1
Wed Dec 1 17:09:51 CST 2010
Build Number
1.72.405.3 CL296490 release-key
Software number
1.72.405.3
Browser Version
WebKit 3.1
Recovery shows:
ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT -0.85.0018
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC-boot
Dec 7 2010,00:29:52
So far everything has be running well, but I noticed that I couldn't update my OS anymore. As you can see I am still stuck on 2.2.
I tried to get temp root and downloaded VISIONary + but after loading some time, the screen just went dark or it returned to the VISIONary menu but I still didn't have temp root.
Titanium Backup also tells me I don't have root access.
Can somebody please tell me how to revert my phone to stock so that I can upgrade my OS and how can I back up all my apps and data. I really don't wanna lose my contacts and my calendar.
I hope you guys know a way out.

Hi!
Hi,
if you just want to return to stock rom - youll need to use RUU
use the following link:
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed
http://www.multiupload.com/N333WKVW6M
it will return the phone to it's factory state - after that any ROOT access will gone.
I tried System Update after that and it found nothing.
[or] you can also try to downgrade it with stock 1.32 PD98IMG.zip
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
this is what i know - if i'll need to S-ON your phone you can follow this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
If others know how to return the system update - to fully function - please post.

Well thanks a lot.
Do you know a way how I could backup my data?

For text messages there is a fantastic program called SMS Backup and Restore. Works brilliantly. For everything else you could just mount your SD card and copy it to your computer.

Great advice.
Thanks a lot

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Hi,
Please leave feedback if this solution helped you and if the "System Update" returned to Normal.

I will as soon as I am able to try it. I'm on vaccation right now.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

[Q] I've had some rooting/flashing problems and could use some guidance.

Decided I wanted to liberate my HTC One V from the preloaded apps. I used Hoosan2000's tool to unlock the bootloader. That went fine, but somewhere along the line I got click-happy and changed something I shouldn't have and got the "This build is for development purposes only..." splash screen problem. I could restart into the bootloader, but trying to go into recovery would only reboot into the HTC splash screen. I've been poring over this forum and a variety of other google results for a week and I have the phone in a state of "sort of working." I can now boot into Clockwork Mod Recovery, but when I click on any of the options, instead of bringing up more options, it just goes to the blank CWM background screen (the tophat). I can start the phone and actually get it to boot into stock Sense (it appears to be stock Sense now at least...certainly none of my old stuff is present), but WiFi is stuck in "turning on." I *think* I have Superuser privelages, but, beyond having SuperSU installed on there, I don't know how to tell if my phone is properly rooted or of what use that would be to me, as the only way to boot up into Sense is through the "install superboot.bat" file when I have it hooked up to the computer via USB.
In summation, I'd like to get this phone working, whether it is a custom ROM or just back to Stock. I've got my old Samsung Mez for the time being, but it has a whole host of other problem and is not reliable. Being new to this, I am just having trouble parsing a lot of the abbreviations and jargon I find in tutorials, so if any of you are able and willing to just give me guidance, I feel like I am close to resolving this issue.
Here is all the info I can think to post:
HTC One V CDMA (US Cellular)
Kernel version:
3.0.16-g0996825
[email protected] #1
PREEMPT
Baseband Version: 1.00.00.524_2
Build Number: 1.09.573.11 CL66498 release-keys
Browser Verson: WebKit/534.30
Android Version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense Ver: 4.0
Sortware Number: 1.09.573.11 710RD
HTC DSK API Level: 4.21
HTC Extension Version: HTCEXTENSION_403_1_GA_9
PRI Version: 3.28_027
PRL Version: 15118
Bootloader info:
*** UNLOCKED ***
PRIMOC PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.56.0000
RADIO-1.00.00.0524_2
eMMC-boot
Jun 1 2012,17:16:19
CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4
Like I said, I just want this phone back up and running. No longer care if I get to put a custom ROM on it or not (although it seems like it would be easier to put a custom one on there as I, for the life of me, haven't been able to find the stock version that I had originally anywhere to flash to...no, I didn't make a backup. I thought I had, but, I didn't).
Any help would be really appreciated. I swear I have searched these forums and found a lot of useful info here, but I am stuck at an impasse and I don't know what to do next. Feel like I am gingerly walking the line of "I will fix this and it will be ok" and "I will brick this and my wife is gonna be pissssssed" and I am sure you all can guess which side I want to land on.
Thanks.

You will fix this and it will be ok. I had the same problem with that version of CWMrecovery; updating to a newer version or to TWRP ought to help.
Newer CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2173863
TWRP: http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/120 (you'll want to follow the recovery image method, since you can't properly boot into your phone, I think)
Having a working recovery should make the whole thing a whole lot easier, so that would be my next step. From what you've said, since you can still get into recovery I assume you can get into your bootloader and so you should be able to install whichever one?
I think Superuser roots as part of the installation process, although I'm not 100% sure on that.

Using hansoon to help you " one click root " had you flash a kernel (boot.img) I'm almost positive that since you are US Cellular CDMA and not Virgin Mobile CDMA the modules for a working WiFi are not in your stock Rom. Causing the ' WiFi turning on ' delima.
Personally I've never used CWMrecovery for more than a day, but I do know that if you flash the recovery.img of CWM then try to boot into recovery and you have issues.... Then flash a different custom recovery ( don't boot it though ) and reflash the CWM one again. Worked for me. But then I discovered TWRP and never looked back.

[Q] Help unlocking an already rooted Incredible?

Here's what hboot looks like:
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INCREDIBLEC XD SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.92.0000
MICROP-0417
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC83_16ac
RADIO-2.15.00.07.28
July 23, 2010, 18:06:51
It has ClockworkMod Recovery running and I was able to take a Nandoid backup, but it's at 2 something, not 5. something like i've seen many people's at.
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And here's what internal phone info says on the version currently running:
Android version 2.2
Basebad version same a radio
Kernel: 2.6.32.17
Build Number: 3.26.605.1
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My understanding is that the first thing I need to do is to unlock the phone by upgrading hboot first. ADB does not generate an unock code at this version I do not think of hboot. However, I've copied the zip file for the newer version of hboot to what I think is the root of my SD card, and I'm still getting no luck, it won't recognize it or flash it.
I see people refer to an RUU, and I'm a complete dummy. Is there another way to upgrade hboot besides the zip file on the root of the SD card? If so, can someone point me to a walk-through that tells me what software to download and exactly what to do? I am sorry to be silly, but I am rather new at this and don't want to break the phone. It's just at an ancient build, and I'd like to upgrade it to the Touch of Blue custom ROM, or to the newest Stock rom.
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Edit to add: Found the executable RUU, finally, for 1.2, and got it unlocked. Woot!
Still getting eerrors attempting to install Touch of Blue (set_paras, some things cannot be changed, error 7 or something like that). I at least want to get it updated to the newest stock ROM, so I think I can manage that, and if I can't, I'll re-edit.
I promise I worked on this all night last night before posting a question... hehehehe. I also updated Clockwork Recovery to 5.0.2.0.