How to root Desire HD and install custom roms - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

just got a DESIRE HD today, and i really want miui back on my phone like i had with my HD2......how to i get clockworkmod recover on my phone? its stressing me out so much! please help. i have android 2.3.3
almost in tears with the stress!!

You need to downgrade first, then root and after that you can s off and flash roms.
Use the search function there are lots of guides.
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Some links for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
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wow this is so confusing, do i have to downgrade, then root, ....then what? all i want to do is put clockworkmod on it so i can intall miui :S but thanks

im as confused as u, ill just try the ultimate multi tools, but mine is android 2.2

Well im guessing your phone isnt rooted which is the first issue you need to solve. The next would be turning s-off to allow you to flash custom roms.
Everything you need to know is in the guides.
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affinity121 said:
Well im guessing your phone isnt rooted which is the first issue you need to solve. The next would be turning s-off to allow you to flash custom roms.
Everything you need to know is in the guides.
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I used UMT for that, then i flashed the radio and irl (hope i did it right), then in clockworkmod i flashed the full wipe thingy and then the rom, hope everything goes ok with flashing the rom now...seems its stuck in the log up logo ...
Edit- WORKED!! So happy!! I dont understand s*** of what ive done but it went ok so im really happy . Now time for some downloads xD

On the Desire HD page via my sig there is an XDA Guides section. See the XDA downgrade tutorial link. Then for Android 2.2 or lower, there is a video 'How to root the Desire HD in 5 minutes'. (I already had 2.2 on my new DHD and following the video was very quick.)
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G2 with desire z hboot problem

Normally when you flash a DESIRE Z HBOOT ON A g2 THE PHONES DOENT COME ON AND IS NORMALLY AT THE HTC LOGO WHICH IS NORMAL (I KNOW) MY QUESTION IS WHY IS MY PHONE NOT SATYING ON THE G2 LOGO BUT RATHER BOOTING INTO MY PREVIOUS ROM BEFORING UPDATING THE HBOOT TO THE DESIRE Z'S?
Didn't the wiki guide have two sections during the root process? One to setup DZ hboot and another for regular if you didn't want to do it at that time? Perhaps you followed the DZ hboot setup during rooting thinking it was part of the normal process?
Or maybe I'm just nuts. It was a long time ago when I did mine.
I followed the link on the virtous site
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If it was to load a sense based ROM then I'd assume that loading the DZ hboot was part of the tutorial. It is required to run sense ROMs.
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Any1 no where I can download the dz hboot so I can flash sense Roms? I've tried the virtuous site and the thread here, neither one working.
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Idk I tried loading a sense Rom and it worked so I gess its all good ....
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ptaylor09 said:
Any1 no where I can download the dz hboot so I can flash sense Roms? I've tried the virtuous site and the thread here, neither one working.
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If. U want i can send you the pc10IMG file for the G2...i know that the virtous site isnt working for some reason
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Barry:// said:
If. U want i can send you the pc10IMG file for the G2...i know that the virtous site isnt working for some reason
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Could you post the file please, I would like to have a look at it
Ok huys here's the Desire Z Hboot for G2 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7876413/PC10IMG.zip now as I said idk if it flashes correctly becuz the phone dosent stay in the HTC LOGO AFTER THE FLASH BUT RATHER BOOT TO MY ROM BEFOR FLASHING THE HBOOT just to be safe like me check the md5 sums of that against the virtous site and make sure it is the correct one before flashing http://www.virtuousrom.com/2011/06/t-mobile-g2-users-migrating-to-desirez.html?m=1 ( or else we all know the consequences)
*good luck and let me know how it plays out
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Barry:// said:
Ok huys here's the Desire Z Hboot for G2 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7876413/PC10IMG.zip now as I said idk if it flashes correctly becuz the phone dosent stay in the HTC LOGO AFTER THE FLASH BUT RATHER BOOT TO MY ROM BEFOR FLASHING THE HBOOT just to be safe like me check the md5 sums of that against the virtous site and make sure it is the correct one before flashing http://www.virtuousrom.com/2011/06/t-mobile-g2-users-migrating-to-desirez.html?m=1 ( or else we all know the consequences)
*good luck and let me know how it plays out
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That link for the DZ Hboot isn't going to work because it's to my Dropbox account and I've deleted the file... I don't use DB for long term storage. If anyone needs it and can't find it elsewhere you can PM me. And if you want to share it please link to your own hosting service.
Ditamae said:
That link for the DZ Hboot isn't going to work because it's to my Dropbox account and I've deleted the file... I don't use DB for long term storage. If anyone needs it and can't find it elsewhere you can PM me. And if you want to share it please link to your own hosting service.
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Oh ok so can't u set these guys up cuz they want it and that is the only link have have to it
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I sent Ptaylor09 the file a couple days ago and I'll make sure I send it to bombaider in a bit. If you want, I can send you a Dropbox invite which will afford us both additional storage space. Then you can easily share files thru your public folder. Just PM me with your email if you're interested.
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The vision (G2/DZ) engineering hboots are available here under the "Necessary Files" section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
PhoenixTank said:
The vision (G2/DZ) engineering hboots are available here under the "Necessary Files" section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
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GOD LOOKS!!
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How to root Bell HTC Desire Z?
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
Dopebabee said:
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
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You're NOT going to want to use Visionary... it's outdated and when you use it you run the risk of bricking her device. Should be stickies to this effect in several places. The best resource for rooting is going to be found here under "Rooting the Vision (G2/DZ)".
Dopebabee said:
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
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I used the visionary method when rooting and it worked but it will not work if ur G2 is OTA updated..in that case u need to downgrade than try visionary....I do not recomend you use visionary but rather the CM wiki rooting using gfree its much safer and less chances that ull brick ur phone
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Does rooting the G2 onlocks it to be used for diffrent careers cuzsome ppll asked me n I said no..I just wana make sure
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Barry:// said:
Does rooting the G2 onlocks it to be used for diffrent careers cuzsome ppll asked me n I said no..I just wana make sure
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They are separate... SIM-unlock, hence the name, allows you to use different carrier's SIM cards... if you followed the wiki thoroughly to root with gfree, you'll have SIM-unlock... otherwise, no those "one-click" methods do not unlock your SIM.
Ditamae said:
They are separate... SIM-unlock, hence the name, allows you to use different carrier's SIM cards... if you followed the wiki thoroughly to root with gfree, you'll have SIM-unlock... otherwise, no those "one-click" methods do not unlock your SIM.
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Ok thanks so i dont have Sim Unlock becuz i used visionary....another question: if i downgrade to stock froyo and root with gfree will i still get my 4G internet speed and good service or will i be on edge....and good service or vice versa
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I Have the only Desire HD in this world that can't be touched.seriously

hello,
I own a DHD which is branded to a French telecom SFR. its already S-Off and running android 2.3.5 with software number 3.13. As i am writing now i have tried so many different methods to root, debrand and flash a custom rom but nothing happens.
I even tried AAHK , which promted me to download and i agreed by pressing "y" in the cmd. it went on to download the firmware for the downgrade. After the download it booted into the bootloader and nothing happend. The sd card wasnt check for anything. So i made some more research and it looks like i had to create a gold card. So i created the gold card ,placed the downloaded downgrade firmware (PD98IMG.zip) to the root of the gold card and booted into HBOOT. when i got into it , this was what happend.
SD Checking...
Loading...[PD98DIAG.ZIP]
No image!
Loading...[PD98DIAG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[PD98DIMG.zip]
Wrong image!
Loading...[PD98DIMG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
this process took more than 30-40 mins. After, it just went back to HBOOT without doing nothing.i dont know what to do anymore because i have tried everything but its not working. Has anybody ever downgraded and rooted this type of DHD before.?? i am wondering if AAHK suports software no. 3.13.
SOmeone please help me on what to do.
I hope somebody can help you mate. Just out of curiosity, did it come stock with Gingerbread?
CJHolder said:
I hope somebody can help you mate. Just out of curiosity, did it come stock with Gingerbread?
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i just did an OTA update to this current version three weeks ago...
Have you asked for help in the IRC channel for the ace hack kit?
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I don't really think this problem is from AAHK.but I will ask them by the way..
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ronnie498 said:
Have you asked for help in the IRC channel for the ace hack kit?
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i have. And it seems they dont have a solution
use the official htcdev unlocker. you'll get root but not s-off
I already have s-off
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Grab a RUU, flash it in windows, once you're on a different firmware, try S-OFF and root and all those things...
shad0wboss said:
Grab a RUU, flash it in windows, once you're on a different firmware, try S-OFF and root and all those things...
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Can I just flash any RUU?? And please can u give me a link to download one..
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kwartey said:
I already have s-off
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How did you get s-off?
My problem has been solved.thanks to everyone ..
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[Q] HTC Desire HD Official Latest Stock ROM Untouched

Hello Everyone,
I am tired of rooted ROMs,
So, i want to revert back to the OFFICIAL one,
Will anybody tell me the latest STOCK ROM for HTC Desire HD ?
I need a link to DOWNLOAD the LATEST HTC Desire HD OFFICIAL ROM.
Please help me out guys
Thank you in Advance
Latest official ruu Rom can be downloaded from this link:
http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_225512_signed.exe
Just plug your phone into your computer and run the ruu.
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Muikkuman said:
Latest official ruu Rom can be downloaded from this link: ...
Just plug your phone into your computer and run the ruu.
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Could this operation "erase" root and s-off too?
Thanks!
You will lose root and your custom recovery as this will set everything to stock, but you will still be S-OFF and it will be easy to root again
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Muikkuman said:
You will lose root and your custom recovery as this will set everything to stock, but you will still be S-OFF and it will be easy to root again
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Nice! :laugh:
Same here,would that be English for Uk.
Thanks
HTC_WWE
WWE stands for world wide edition, so it works for you too.
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Muikkuman said:
HTC_WWE
WWE stands for world wide edition, so it works for you too.
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But it's not working. I tried it on my Desire HD (with ARHD 7.0.4) and I got error.
Link to error picture - dl.dropbox.com/u/3908508/error.JPG
Have you tried what happens what happens if you press recover? And is your phone a telus desire HD or was it branded when you first got it?
And make sure it's on charge only mode when you connect it to your computer.
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Muikkuman said:
Have you tried what happens what happens if you press recover? And is your phone a telus desire HD or was it branded when you first got it?
And make sure it's on charge only mode when you connect it to your computer.
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I have not tried to press recover. Yes, the phone was branded and it was Vodafone. Now I'am using ARHD 6.3.3 (because 7.0.4 is not stable and buggy). Kernel 2.6.35.14, baseband 12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M, build number 3.12.405.1.
Well that could be the problem. you need the ruu for branded Vodafone, but you should be able to run that ruu if you got a goldcard.
Do you have a goldcard?
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Muikkuman said:
Well that could be the problem. you need the ruu for branded Vodafone, but you should be able to run that ruu if you got a goldcard.
Do you have a goldcard?
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I don't know, maybe. When I bought it, it was sim free, unlocked.
Where are you from? (Where is the Vodafone phone from?)
Muikkuman said:
You will lose root and your custom recovery as this will set everything to stock, but you will still be S-OFF and it will be easy to root again
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my dhd is s-off but not rooted how i can root it (easily)??
Android Revolution HD is good and is based on original rom so its very stable. There is a whole thread linked for first time rooters ( step by step) it was my 1st Rom and haven't looked back
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9211636
Using Galaxy S III ARHD & htc DHD ARHD
Baba_Bhai said:
my dhd is s-off but not rooted how i can root it (easily)??
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Flash this to cwm
Thumbs UP!
I am From India
yanniks said:
Where are you from? (Where is the Vodafone phone from?)
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I am From India Mumbai.....and i need a international rom....
Similar Issue
not sure if i should start a new thread
want to revert htc desire hd to stock also to try and unlock it
tried unlocking using unlockopedia on giffgaff but this didnt work
so i bought an unlock code
this didnt work
as im urunning miui android thought i should try and revert it back to try and unlock
also need to do this for their customer service to kick in
went on htc website and got htc sync and dled and then the rom on there
this didnt work as it said something about updating the utility and gettiing the right utility
not very good with the jargon so been put off by other threads not sure bout s off and things
nice to go back to stock

[Q] back to stock on desire z

Hey guys a need help.
Rooted my desire z and flashed sevaral roms but they all have to much issues...
can someone give me a guide to get back to stock gingerbread sense rom with s-on normal hboot but just root?
i looked in google and in xda but dont know what to do..
would be nice if someone can give me a guide with everythin in it
sorry for my bad english..
rikusuicide said:
Hey guys a need help.
Rooted my desire z and flashed sevaral roms but they all have to much issues...
can someone give me a guide to get back to stock gingerbread sense rom with s-on normal hboot but just root?
i looked in google and in xda but dont know what to do..
would be nice if someone can give me a guide with everythin in it
sorry for my bad english..
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What do you currently have, which radio and are you currently in S-OFF or S-ON mode?
s-off where can i look for radio? in hboot? i have the eng-hboot.
Radio is in settings, about phone
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Its called baseband version
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use the search functions in the developers section for a thread on returning to stock. also depending on what guide you followed to root your phone there may be a link to unroot and return to orginal state. remember going back to stock does not mean you have to have s-on so just flashing the orginal ota should bring you back to a similar state.
I'm not going to persudae you but I feel you haven't tried the right roms, 90% of them are far batter than stock
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baseband 12.22.60.09bp_26.02.01.15_m2
i searched but i have an eu htc desire z cant find an guide to get on stock this is why i ask for help...

help please

hello not sure if im in the right place for this post so sorry in advance
i recently purchaced a htc desire hd its on 2.3.5 im loking to root it etc..
every guide ive followed or seen doesnt seem to work. ive managed to unlck bootloader from htc dev but i feel ive hit a dead end.. any help appreciated thankyou.
ykdr-scott said:
hello not sure if im in the right place for this post so sorry in advance
i recently purchaced a htc desire hd its on 2.3.5 im loking to root it etc..
every guide ive followed or seen doesnt seem to work. ive managed to unlck bootloader from htc dev but i feel ive hit a dead end.. any help appreciated thankyou.
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I don't know what guides you followed but get used to reading the stickies that is where the useful information is located:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
If you already unlocked the bootloader, then just flash a custom recovery and then Superuser.
Rooted now. How can I s-off ontop of root.
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ykdr-scott said:
Rooted now. How can I s-off ontop of root.
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What about reading the whole post I linked you?...
...As you can notice root access is easy to be gained but not S-OFF. If you are skilled in android and working with terminal or cmd commands, then you can use this: http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=411...
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i read it mate cheers.
but clearly im a noob from my questions, not sure on how to work from what you givern me.
ykdr-scott said:
i read it mate cheers.
but clearly im a noob from my questions, not sure on how to work from what you givern me.
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That is the only way to gain S-OFF right now. Why you need S-OFF btw?
No reason really, fastbooting the .img I'm simple. But s-off makes it a little easier
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One thing I've noticed is that ky recovery does NOT restore backups. Md5 mismatch. Would this be a ad card problem or recovery its self. Tried flashing 4ext but needed s-off
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ykdr-scott said:
Tried flashing 4ext but needed s-off
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Not true...how are you trying to do it?
Downloaded it from google. I selected flash and it said error trying to flash please make sure your device is s-off.
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bananagranola said:
Not true...how are you trying to do it?
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Flashed it now. I dragged the recovery.img to my pc then fastbooted it. Works fine except it wont back up it hangs on genarating md5 sums
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