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Hi I'm on a unlocked unbranded desire hd I'm trying to do the first step of downgrading from 2.3 to 2.2 so can flash custom Rom. Having no luck the cmd in the tutorial worked once then not again to get root . I reboot try to flash the zip but says tat I can't flash image . Any ideas people ?
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first of all i´d advice you that tool, i really love it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180639
just make a goldcard, use downgrade, everything is being done by the tool while downgrading, after it root it, s-off, eng s-off additionally and install recovery. after that you should be able to flash a costumrom

I really couldn't understand what you really are facing and what help you want, however i can tell you the following:
-Make sure you have installed all HTC drivers as required
-Make sure you have installed latest HTC sync
-Make sure you have debugging mode enabled
-Read read read! Read another guide if you need to! Read comments because they have valuable info!
Good luck man!

chrisully said:
Hi I'm on a unlocked unbranded desire hd I'm trying to do the first step of downgrading from 2.3 to 2.2 so can flash custom Rom. Having no luck the cmd in the tutorial worked once then not again to get root . I reboot try to flash the zip but says tat I can't flash image . Any ideas people ?
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Can you at least link the downgrade guide you are using so people can have an idea what is going wrong...

You can you ATTN1's ace hack V12.3 also. Sorry l don't have link, but you shouldn't have any problems locating it.
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naailalzuhir said:
Can you at least link the downgrade guide you are using so people can have an idea what is going wrong...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003

cheers i get to boootloder sd checking .... loading... no image .... loading pd98diag.nbh .....no image or wrong image

ohh its flashing now yey cheers guys for help

L-ViZ said:
first of all i´d advice you that tool, i really love it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1180639
just make a goldcard, use downgrade, everything is being done by the tool while downgrading, after it root it, s-off, eng s-off additionally and install recovery. after that you should be able to flash a costumrom
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Hi it their a guide to using this tool i downgraded to 2.2 now just want to read up on what to do rather than risk bricking my dhd, also i think the trouble before was fast boot was enabled ta .. chris

follow this: http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0 it really works

[Q] Rooting DInc2 with 2.3.4 GB

ok so unfortunately i had to use the HTCdev Tool to unlock the bootloader. my question is how to root now. ive searched thru the forums and looked into attni method of rolling it back to 2.3.3 then rooting but im confused on how to do it. is there any other way to root it. i would love to root and install mikrunny v1.01

reaper540 said:
ok so unfortunately i had to use the HTCdev Tool to unlock the bootloader. my question is how to root now. ive searched thru the forums and looked into attni method of rolling it back to 2.3.3 then rooting but im confused on how to do it. is there any other way to root it. i would love to root and install mikrunny v1.01
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After you unlock the bootloader at HTCDEV.com this procedure will work to give you root and allow you to flash a custom ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14693680

Well I still have to roll back the hboot to .97 from .98. I'm currently reading up on attn1s' guide.
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I see... the process isn't too bad but if you need a visual representation I highly recommend nat3mil's vids on youtube.
Used his guide for my Inc2
Good Luck

Thanks I will definitely look into that. Cause the instructions in the original guide are kinda vague.
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Ok so I've followed Nat3mils vid on YouTube. And all goes well till it comes up with the remote unknown error 99 failed or something like that. I know when I was reading thru posts on attn1s guide that some ppl have run into the same error
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[Q] Anyone ever had problems with Revolutionary?

Hey-
I want to S-OFF my phone but I am a little cautious towards doing it, and want to see if anyone has ever had any problems?(Brick/bad flashes etc)
-Jack

I had no problems with my wildfire (when I had it) or my friends wildfire
Sent from my Mini Ice Cream Sandwich! Yum Yum Yum!

No issues what so ever mate.
When I found this method it was a god send, worked first time on my first attempt at rooting.
I have since flashed RUU's and revolutionary sticks around so no need to re-do this method.
Message me if u want a full guide

No..everything works fine for me.

I didn't have any problems, just read the instructions though
(got my instructions from www.theunlockr.com)
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nope ! never had problems. let the revolutionary do its thing and your next step is flashing the rom you want..

No problems whatsoever, just get the right drivers, and do what it tells you to do.

arkoze said:
No issues what so ever mate.
When I found this method it was a god send, worked first time on my first attempt at rooting.
I have since flashed RUU's and revolutionary sticks around so no need to re-do this method.
Message me if u want a full guide
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Does an RUU remove revolutionarys custom hboot version or not?
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radders1997 said:
Does an RUU remove revolutionarys custom hboot version or not?
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Nope. Ran them multiple times.
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radders1997 said:
Does an RUU remove revolutionarys custom hboot version or not?
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No but i remember having to run through unrevoked again after flashing an RUU. Possibly to add root/SU app again as i think the RUU i used removed the super user ninja app. But Revolutionary stayed on the HBOOT screen. And unrevoked took like 2 mins to complete
make sure ur RUU is version 2.1 or lower in order to use unrevoked tho

No, at the end it will ask you if you want to root your phone as well, not a big deal

I had... because I installed a 2.2.1 froyo rom, and due to that, i was unable to reinstall newers rom versions. It kept the S-OFF, but kind off "broken". The problem was solved, using this tutorial! hope it will help U.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130044

I just Rooted it yesterday and had no problems with S-off or root.
Used the guide in the wildfire android devolopment (i did it with froyo and hboot .002)

How to Obtain 2.3 RUU From HTC Developers Site

Well, I wrote this a couple of times and it gets more boring every time. Also, the link in Bortak's guide is not working so if someone needs it here you go:
-go to HTC developers site
http://htcdev.com/
-go to KERNEL SOURCE CODE section
-configure filter by DEVICE (choose Desire)
-mark OTHER below
-click on FIND FILES
-and there you go, the first file is 2.3 upgrade utility.
Not that hard?

Hi, can this be pushed directly to the phone ? and how ?
sure I'll lose root permission and S-OFF Right? . sorry for the stupid questions I'm a noob -- first baby steps

icecreame said:
Hi, can this be pushed directly to the phone ? and how ?
sure I'll lose root permission and S-OFF Right? . sorry for the stupid questions I'm a noob -- first baby steps
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You need to extract the exe from the file. The exe is buried two levels deep in a zip.Thereafter run the exe from PC with the phone connected. But before you run the RUU ensure your phone is stock hboot. If it is a alpharev hboot then flash the downgrader hboot from alpharev.nl. Thereafter the "unlock" will appear on bootloader. Then you can run the RUU. You will lose root and soff after RUU.
If you want to again root after this then you have to follow the steps given in revolutionary.io.

icecreame said:
Hi, can this be pushed directly to the phone ? and how ?
sure I'll lose root permission and S-OFF Right? . sorry for the stupid questions I'm a noob -- first baby steps
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Lol, did u F up ur phone? U said u were gona try JB now u need the 2.3 upgrade...
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or you can look at resources on my guide and have a direct link to it. That's always easier....

jmcclue said:
Lol, did u F up ur phone? U said u were gona try JB now u need the 2.3 upgrade...
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i have jb now, but im unreachable sometimes due to roms misbehavior. i wanna make a clean official gb to restore when i need phone in emergency, that's the reason
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bortak said:
or you can look at resources on my guide and have a direct link to it. That's always easier....
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thanks bortak, is it the files in shipped roms? those files gave me error message when lau ched em, even after I did a full fresh install to windows
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icecreame said:
thanks bortak, is it the files in shipped roms? those files gave me error message when lau ched em, even after I did a full fresh install to windows
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No its a direct link to the download from htc

I have just found my old HTC Desire (GSM) again.
Now I would like to install an Android 4.4 or 5.0 Rom on it, but for this I have to S-OFF it and install a custom recovery on it.
Is it still possible? As the most tools are down? And if yes, could someone give me the needed links etc? Thanks.
I am on Android 2.3
Have searched for hours. :/

Unable to root main version is older update failed

I am unable to root the device trying to downgrade but update fails with message main version is older update failed
Its DHD
Kernal Version
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected] #1
wed nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
Baseband
12.65.60.29u_26.14.04.28_M
Build Number
3.12.405.1 CL199157 release Keys
Browser
webkit/533.1

There is a thread about that problem in development section. How to root you device

dato_ts said:
There is a thread about that problem in development section. How to root you device
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Dear
Thanks for replying i have rooted another htc desire hd with ace hack kit. but this one wont downgrad plz advise

shahidanw said:
Dear
Thanks for replying i have rooted another htc desire hd with ace hack kit. but this one wont downgrad plz advise
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Temp root seems to be failing. That is usually due to a bad download and Antivirus or other soft eating the Zergrush file (used to temp root). check that in the tools/bin folder of the hack kit you have a file called zergrush. If that is not there, make sure that u disable all the protection software and then re download the Kit.

glevitan said:
Temp root seems to be failing. That is usually due to a bad download and Antivirus or other soft eating the Zergrush file (used to temp root). check that in the tools/bin folder of the hack kit you have a file called zergrush. If that is not there, make sure that u disable all the protection software and then re download the Kit.
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Dear Sir
Thanks for you kind reply, yes the file you mentioned exists, the kit achived root on my friends htc desire HD. but on same environment my htc desire fails. the kit downloads pmd98img.zip aprox 247mb. then it starts in hboot. the phone starts downgrade, but when the install bar turns gold it gives error main version is older.
please help
thanks

shahidanw said:
Dear Sir
Thanks for you kind reply, yes the file you mentioned exists, the kit achived root on my friends htc desire HD. but on same environment my htc desire fails. the kit downloads pmd98img.zip aprox 247mb. then it starts in hboot. the phone starts downgrade, but when the install bar turns gold it gives error main version is older.
please help
thanks
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then hit the IRC channel in my signature. I will need the Hack Kit session (black screen outcome). By the way is your bootloader unlocked?

shahidanw said:
Dear Sir
Thanks for you kind reply, yes the file you mentioned exists, the kit achived root on my friends htc desire HD. but on same environment my htc desire fails. the kit downloads pmd98img.zip aprox 247mb. then it starts in hboot. the phone starts downgrade, but when the install bar turns gold it gives error main version is older.
please help
thanks
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My phone is doing the same thing. plez let me know what happen an if you fixed it.

jimmyport said:
My phone is doing the same thing. plez let me know what happen an if you fixed it.
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Main version issue is due to temp root failing...so, or your phone is messed or the Hack Kit download is flaw. Check that in the Tools>bin folder you find the zergrush file.

Yea its there.
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jimmyport said:
Yea its there.
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Are you running at&t's lastest update for the inspire? if you are, then you need to follow these aditional instructions:
http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88

My question is when I Download att-ace-30-isboot.zip and unzip it (don’t forget to check MD5) what am I spots too do with the file. There not noting too run. There is the Md5 file an one other.
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jimmyport said:
My question is when I Download att-ace-30-isboot.zip and unzip it (don’t forget to check MD5) what am I spots too do with the file. There not noting too run. There is the Md5 file an one other.
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You need to unlock your bootloader and flash it in fastboot. Then relock the bootloader and run the Hack Kit. Do you know how to do that?

Yes I can on lock it in 2mins I got that down. But that's it. I don't know the rest.
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jimmyport said:
Yes I can on lock it in 2mins I got that down. But that's it. I don't know the rest.
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Ok, it is easy...do you have teamviewer?? I can flash it over via teamviewer...but make sure that the bootloader is already unlocked. The rest is easy..

THANKS

jimmyport said:
yes i do. usere name xxxxxx password is xxxxx give me 5 mins so i can go onlock bootloader you can log on if you like. i have my file open an everthing is there. thank you so much.
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Ok...I am logging in in 5 mins...just delete the numbers. I have already jotted them down...

THIS GUY RIGHT HERE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING 100%. HE KNOWS ALOT. ASK HIM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP ON THE INSPIRE.
THANKS SO MUCH IT TOCK SOME TIME BUT WE DID IT.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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jimmyport said:
THIS GUY RIGHT HERE KNOWS WHAT HE IS DOING 100%. HE KNOWS ALOT. ASK HIM IF YOU NEED ANY HELP ON THE INSPIRE.
THANKS SO MUCH IT TOCK SOME TIME BUT WE DID IT.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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I guess it worked!! lol...you got recovery after flashing the RUU??? yeah something was messed then. I am glad you made it pal!

Yea after that RUU I had recovery. I thank I know what I did wrong. I been using this one download I had on my computer that's how I on locked hboot its only like three steps an done. Its for HTC amaze. I only had it because I rooted one. So I was bored an I plunged it in an clicked on flash clm recovery. Yea it didn't work. I only did it because I was reading somewhere about if you have S-off you can flash a recovery well there wrong. You have too root it. Thanks man.
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shahidanw said:
Dear
Thanks for replying i have rooted another htc desire hd with ace hack kit. but this one wont downgrad plz advise
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please inform me on how u rooted your htc desire...i had same problem. update failed. i used ace hack kit as well. it asked me to downgrade and when all was said and done, it would not root.
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shahidanw said:
Dear
Thanks for replying i have rooted another htc desire hd with ace hack kit. but this one wont downgrad plz advise
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you are more than welcome to pm me. i dont know exactly how to use this site yet. thanks for your help