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Update 12-29-10: Due to problems reported with v03, we now link to v02.
Update 12-23-10: A new version of gfree, v02, has just been released by Guhl. Links have been updated to the new version, which allows you to set Sim Unlock, CID, and Radio S-ON/OFF independently. If you have previously run gfree, you will receive no additional benefit from running gfree v2, unless you want to change one of the settings.
Notice: gfree is known not to work for radio firmwares with higher versions then 26.03.02.xx -- the reason for this is that HTC patched the hole that allowed scotty2 to power cycle the emmc chip to drop its write protection. So if you installed a radio version with a higher version number, downgrade the radio firmware before using gfree.
Guhl also released gfree_verify, which allows you to verify your phone's settings (regardless of which gfree you used). See the wiki for more on that.
The wiki is usually up to date on the latest of everything, so be sure to check it frequently.
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scotty2 delivers again!
His "gfree" program should do the following for your g2, dz, or dhd:
* Radio S-OFF -- the real deal. This means the g2 will permit permanent root.
* Subsidy Unlock -- AKA "Sim Unlock" AKA "Network Unlock" AKA "Use a foreign SIM Card"
* SuperCID - enables the flashing of any carrier's firmware for the phone.
If you don't know what this means or why you might want it, check the wiki.
INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTE: If you have NOT permarooted your phone previously with the HBOOT/wpthis method, doing so using the new "gfree" method should have the added effect of sim-unlocking the phone, setting superCID and turning Radio S-OFF. In fact, it's the new method for permarooting for G2/DZ and DHD. So if you haven't yet permarooted, look at those instructions.
Again, the instructions below are for people only who have already previously "permarooted" through the earlier hacked-HBOOT method. See the wiki if you are starting from scratch with a new G2/DZ/DHD and have not yet done anything "root-ish".
WARNING: Be aware that by following these instructions you are messing with your phone with potential for screwing things up. Do so at your own risk. The many authors of this guide assume no responsibility for any damage to your phone, health, general well-being, or anything else untoward with respect to these instructions or you following them.
gfree uses a dynamic in-memory patch of the kernel to remove the kernel's write protection of the radio partition.
So, for those of you who have permarooted the old HBOOT way and put on new kernels --The following kernel versions that are known NOT to work yet with gfree. If you have one of the following kernel versions on your phone install a different (stock, OTA or cyanogen) kernel before starting this procedure:
| pershoots 11/30 build
| pershoot's 2.6.32.26 – OC-UV-NEON_FP (1.516GHZ) – G2 - 12/3
| Cyanogen Kernel / release 6.1.1
| 2.6.32.26-cm-virtuous-v1.0 [email protected]#1
Other newer kernels may also not work with gfree. So if you experience problems with this procedure (either the phone reboots during the process or the procedure completes correctly but the verify still shows that the phone is locked) then you may think about downgrading the kernel to an original stock kernel or even better to this kernel.
Okay. So we're assuming you've permarooted already and usb debugging is on (Applications > Development, then enable USB debugging). You'll also need about 5MB free on your sdcard.
You might want to back up your phone with nandroid on the Clockwork recovery image first, just in case.
Note: If you hanker to do it the longer, manual, harder, and more dangerous way, or are just curious what gfree does, see the wiki history for the old instructions.
No? Then let's begin.
==== 1. Download gfree and verify sdcard is not mounted by your computer ====
You will need to download a program called gfree (v02) that will first copy partition 7 of the phone, then patch it, then reflash back to your phone. (verified to work with the g2 and desire z as well as the desire hd). (You will also need adb, which you can download as part of the Android SDK.)
Unzip gfree_02.zip to your computer.
Make sure your computer is not mounting your phone's sdcard.
==== 2. Run gfree on the phone ====
On your computer's terminal/command line, navigate to where the gfree file is, and then...
Code:
adb push gfree /data/local
adb shell
This copies gfree to your phone, then puts you in your phone's terminal. Then do this:
Code:
su
cd /data/local
chmod 777 gfree
./gfree -f
sync
Wait a few moments for the sync to "take". Then reboot your phone. That's it!
gfree created a backup of your original partition 7 at /sdcard/part7backup-<time>.bin you might consider copying this to a safe location on your computer.
Now you can try using a new SIM card to verifiy that it worked. Also, if you had to flash a different kernel before running gfree, you may now reflash the kernel you originally had.
Thanks to the gang at #g2root, including IntuitiveNipple, scotty2, tmzt, rhcp, ciwrl, and guhl... among many others.
Wiki: How to enable Radio S-OFF, SuperCID, and SIM-unlock (with some informational background)
File: gfree_02.zip
File: gfree_verify_v01.zip
Feel free to use the "Thanks" button below. Also, Scotty2's paypal email is walker.scott AT gmail.com if you want to make a contribution.
Finally, Americans might consider making a donation to the Electronic Frontier Foundation who fight to defend your legal right to root or unlock your own phone when the carriers and phone manufacturers may lobby or otherwise try to stop you. The EFF can always use your tax-deductible support.
Hey thanks for posting this!
So I guess this is like perm-perm-root.
Giving it a shot now.
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thenefield said:
Hey thanks for posting this!
So I guess this is like perm-perm-root.
Giving it a shot now.
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA App
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Yeah it's sim-unlock too. Which is nice.
Nice thanks going to try it to.
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shouldnt one image work for every phone
Word up scotty2. You the man.
EDIT: And you too fattire for writing up what no one else wants to
thatruth132 said:
shouldnt one image work for every phone
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No. If it did, then this would be a lot easier, huh?
I cant wait until some juicy stuff comes out of this.
Now, what does this mean
"make everything better."
This is freaking awesome.
andrewklau said:
Now, what does this mean
"make everything better."
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You know.... everything.
...
I just bricked my phone LMAO!!!
I did the perm root that was easy... this jeez... followed the [Guide] How to recover your semi-brick (OMFG Thank you guys over there!) BUT I'm back... I literally almost **** my pants. Well... Gonna try this again maybe after finals LOL
Question though (going to try it later tonight LOL =P) the guide says I need a "custom cyanogenmod based kernel and provides the boot image that contains it.. I am using the nightlies do they contain that same function or no? also when I did flash that boot image and ran "insmod /sdcard/wpthis-cyanogen.ko" it said error function not implemented? Anyone not run into this issue? or have any ideas?
nycjv321 said:
Question though (going to try it later tonight LOL =P) the guide says I need a "custom cyanogenmod based kernel and provides the boot image that contains it.. I am using the nightlies do they contain that same function or no?
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Nope.
nycjv321 said:
also when I did flash that boot image and ran "insmod /sdcard/wpthis-cyanogen.ko" it said error function not implemented? Anyone not run into this issue? or have any ideas?
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"Error function not implemented" means it worked.
well this time it didn't brick... I think I got it time to verify it
Ok I ran it all again and worked but when I was verifying it I got all the supposed feedback except at "echo -e 'AT$QCPWRDN\r' > /dev/smd0" I got AT$QCPWRDN and then +CME Error: 0.... (No OK as said in the guide? ) and then it rebooted? what didn't work?
Got it to work!
SuperCID, Radio S-OFF, Subsidy Unlock is a reality!
Thanks to scotty2.
Thanks also to guhl (guhl99).
Read my post for more details: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9495073&postcount=363
Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9495073#post9495073
This may be a stupid question but doesn't 0 also equate to no error? (In my older post) (Its just not stated in the guide, I don't want to overlook something which is why I asked ) You guys are AWESOME!!!
nycjv321 said:
This may be a stupid question but doesn't 0 also equate to no error? (In my older post) (Its just not stated in the guide, I don't want to overlook something which is why I asked ) You guys are AWESOME!!!
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After entering the following into ADB Shell command prompt:
# echo -e 'AT$QCPWRDN\r' > /dev/smd0
The reply I got was a bunch of numbers (which filled the screen and wrapped to a new line) from what I can recall and then the phone rebooted. I didn't save the command window so I don't have the full details.
When the phone re-booted, I get signal from the local Thailand carrier AIS using a pre-paid SIM card.
The first time I went through the process I made a mistake setting the following using the Hex Editor:
"...set the 4 bytes at 0x807fc to 49 53 F4 7D"
The second time around I figured out what the "c" in "0x807fc" meant in terms of location on the Hex Editor. That was it.
:O i cant believe how awesome scotty2 is...
Hello!
I recently purchased a HTC Desire HD through a carrier in Australia after being a nokia dumbphone owner for my "connected life". I have done some reading into the Custom ROM scene and I am loving the potential benefits and modifications that are possible with them, however being new to Android, new to Smartphones and new to Custom Roms I am to say the least a little confused.
I decided this carrier added bloatware just has to go and after a little reading I like the idea of LeeDrOiD HD v1.2.
I have attempted to follow the instructions in the Leedroid HD thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842802
Which tells me i Need to flash.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842819
Which in turn tells "You will need the ENG HBOOT installed on your device to flash this recovery!"
and of course I could not find any details on what ENG HBOOT is let alone how to install it.
How deep does the rabbit hole go Alice? The multiple tears are becoming confusing and complicated and I am wondering if this is just a LeeDroid thing, or are these steps necessary for all custom roms? Or just the Desire HD. I am fairly confident with the safety of replacing a rom but the more steps by more people are adding uncertainty in the safety of the whole procedure and of course raising the probability of an under informed and maybe slightly reckless newby to brick a perfectly acceptable phone.
Is anyone able to reccomend a resource to better acquaint a Newby with this new territory? Is thier a more comprehensive guide to installing LeeDroid or "Rom-ing" an android phone.
Hi,
Give me a few minutes to pull together a few guides for you.
This Guide with Video is very helpful at performing all the little tasks that allow you to flash custom ROMs.
In short the ENG HBOOT allows the flashing of an unsigned recovery "Clockwork Mod", which then allows you to flash custom ROMs. Flashing the ENG HBOOT is a one time process, once you have done it there is no need to do it again.
Just a few questions,
1). Do you have a Stock HTC Unbranded & Unlocked ROM or a Carrier Branded ROM?
2). Have you rooted you DHD yet?
This is the way I personally went about the whole process, its a guide that zexbig posted and can be found HERE
Summary:
1) Download Paul's Visionary+ tool (I have used version r12) (google removed this app from market) so You will have to download it from Paul's website.
This tools enables root and removes new HTC protection.
2) Install engineering version of HBOOT to get S-Off (HTC bootloader, something like BIOS for Your PC)
This step is optional and it's not required in order to flash custom ROM's on Your DHD but gives You more freedom with Your device.
3) Install custom recovery image (recovery is special program which is invoked from HBOOT
in order to flash ROM onto Your device.
Detailed description:
1) Download Paul's Visionary+ tool
1.1) Click here to download http://android.modaco.com/content/ht...ne-click-root/ or download it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/atta...3&d=1290501865
1.2) Install Visionary+ on Your DHD
1.3) Run it, enable "Set system r/w after root
1.4) Click "Temproot Now!" - Wait until it's finished
1.5) Click Attempt Permroot Now!
1.6) DHD automatically reboot's
To test that everything went fine download from market application "terminal emulator"
run it, type su
If You get after that sign # it mean's that everything went fine.
Time for next step!
2) Install engineering version of HBOOT to get S-Off
2.1) Download sfjuocekr DHD script for flashing HBOOT from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=835746
2.2) Unzip it and copy it to Your SDCard (It's important that You have on Your SDCard root directory with name DHD and all files inside this directory.
(I have run into the strange problem for which I'm not sure is it problem with my PC or DHD, each time when I connected my DHD via USB cable my SDCard was automatically mounted as Disk Drive instead of just being in "Charge only" mode. I resolved this by removing back cover and ejecting SDCard and inserting it again while phone was operational, which is very unsafe thing to do!).
2.3) Run Terminal Emulator
2.4) Type su
2.5) Type "sh /sdcard/DHD/check
(Please be aware that You have to type "sh" in front of command)
2.6) If everything went OK type
sh /sdcard/DHD/backup
2.7) If this also went OK proceed with
sh /sdcard/DHD/hboot
This command will install engineering hboot which have S-Off turned off.
3) Install custom recovery image
3.1) Since ROM manager now officially support's Desire HD, we will use it to download and install custom clockwork image.
3.2) Run android market app on Your DHD and download and install ROM Manager app from market.
3.3) Download and install ROM manager.
3.4) Run ROM manager and select first option (Flash ClockWorkMod Recovery).
3.5) Wait until ROM Manager say's that installation went successfully (Current version of ClockWorkMod is 2.5.1.3)
3.6) After installation tap in Rom manager option Reboot into Recovery to test that everything went well.
3.7) DHD should reboot in clockwork recovery manager.
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-Visionary is now v14+, not 12 as posted.
If you have any problems, just let us know.
Quick Response thanks!
It is unfortunatly a Carrier Branded rom. Full of widgets that are just links to webpages. What is even worse is I bought my phone through a company who leases lines off the carrier so because I am technically not with the carrier I can't use their aps even if i wanted to.
I believe I have temp rooted it so far. I have downloaded VISIONary +
Epic.. Thank you kindly. I am in the process.
I don't understand why carriers have to ruin the whole "Android Experience" by bundling awful apps that nobody wants, otherwise they would of downloaded them themselves.
The last guide I posted is the one I used. Once you have followed all of the steps then your in a position to flash a custom ROM. If you are planning to overclock or underclock then you will also need to find a suitable "Kernel" to flash with your ROM. Most ROMs do come complete with a custom kernel but that may not be the best for your particular needs.
Once bit of advice. Always, always a backup of your ROM before you flash anything else.
Flashing custom ROMs is easy once the above steps are complete.
1). Download your chosen ROM.
1a). Optional Download your chosen Kernel.
2). Transfer ROM (+ Kernel) to your SD Card, place in the root of the card.
3). Boot into Recovery. Power off (Ensure HTC Fast Boot is disabled), Power on whilst holding VOL DOWN, using volume keys select Recovery, press power to enter.
4). Create Backup, backup and restore > backup.
5). Wipe All Data including cache
6). Install .zip from SD Card, Select the correct ROM zip and confirm.
7). Optional, repeat with Kernel, if necessary.
8). Reboot.
9). Bask in glory, you have conquered your smartphone.
Again, if you want more info feel free to ask. We all had to learn once, or twice.
For Clarification on HBOOT loading.
2.2) Unzip it and copy it to Your SDCard (It's important that You have on Your SDCard root directory with name DHD and all files inside this directory.
(I have run into the strange problem for which I'm not sure is it problem with my PC or DHD, each time when I connected my DHD via USB cable my SDCard was automatically mounted as Disk Drive instead of just being in "Charge only" mode. I resolved this by removing back cover and ejecting SDCard and inserting it again while phone was operational, which is very unsafe thing to do!).
I do want to be viewing the Android device as a disk drive?
Secondly Do I create a folder on the SD card in the root directory called DHD and then drop the 3 files contained in the Zip file into that folder?
Example
Root Directory
>.data
>Alarms
>Android
>bugreports
>DCIM
>DHD --Newly created folder
>>DHD-dumb --dragged and dropped
>>DHD-smart --dragged and dropped
RTFM.txt --dragged and dropped
>downloads
etc..
Yes you do want to view it as a disk drive.
You are also correct with the folders.
SDCard/DHD/ - place files here -
Ok my description failed.
Instead of the folders listed above
">>DHD-dumb --dragged and dropped
>>DHD-smart --dragged and dropped
RTFM.txt --dragged and dropped"
should I be taking the contents of (smart or dumb?) and placing that in the DHD created directory?
obviously the commands in the terminal dont correspond to having the files in a sub folder. I appologise for you having to answer obvious questions however I am a little weary of bricking.
I'd rather you post a question and get it answered before you post a problem and have an expensive paperweight.
Take the "DHD-smart" folder from wherever you extracted it, place that on your SD Card, then rename that folder to just "DHD".
Excellent. All Is working as planned. I'm in the process of D/L ing Leedroid rom.
Thanks for your help again.
I'll post back once I have things up and rolling.
No problem at all.
Just remember to make a backup from within "Recovery", it will save you one day.
I appologise I forgot to Post back.
Everything is running sweetly now, absolutley no bugs with the Root or new LeeRoid rom.
Thanks again for your help.
Daft Templar said:
I appologise I forgot to Post back.
Everything is running sweetly now, absolutley no bugs with the Root or new LeeRoid rom.
Thanks again for your help.
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Welcome to the ranks of Android hackers. Health warning: flashing is addictive.
Sent from my performance enhanced Desire HD.
Yes it is
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Ok , I know there is thread about debian running fine on desire z but the tutorial there is highly unfriendly and there are some other stuff you need to do to your desire z. This is my first guide. The reason for posting in dev thread is because chroot and loop requires specific kernel support to power Ubuntu.
Just to explain certain terms here...
Kernel - the interface for android to access hardware. Note that andorid is stripped down version of ubuntu and it does not have loopdevice support
Loopdevice - Imagine virtual disk mount program such as Daemon tools. This requires specifically supported kernels such
Following tutorial will void your warrenty (root and s off) but you can change to warrenty friendly state of course XD Check out xda wiki for more info( study to know what you are doing there.)
There are plenty of guides to get su and busybox( allows android system to be able to utilise more advanced commands) so check out comprehensive guides for g2 and desirez in this wiki below is my version
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If your phone is stock, do a lot of research before doing root and s off. cyanogenmod has good guide on wiki for you to s off and get permanet root. Just for you to know, s off is to disable security for us to flash new kernel with loopback support and root is well... needed for most of hacks in XDA XD
*note for noobs: this is tested with desire z but G2 should not have problems. just be careful of which device's gfree you are using to s off.
ENGINEERING HBOOT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOU TO DO SO AS IT MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS FLASHING CUSTOM ROM/KERNEL WITHOUT IT (guides are confusing if custom roms require flashing hboot)
Preparation:
1. busybox (install titanium backup and under problems? you can install busybox in a easy way)
2. Recommended: Clockwork recovery(rom manager in market)
3.Root and S off
4.Optional : remove or move sd card installed apps to internal memory or else LOOPDEVICE may be occupied and you may not be able to mount ubuntu. Do this if you encounter error (caused by app2 sd) please note that recent builds in xda mount loop device as 255 to avoid this problem.
You might want to use adb if necessary
5. android terminal from market
6. 2gb free space in sdcard (certain builds use 4gb as storage image, which is limit for fat32 system)
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Flashing necessary kernel
1. Download suitable kernel with loop device support. I am using cyanogen -> virtuous-kernel-cyanogen kernel from ://files.virtuousrom.com/vision/kernels/
(add http infront) on Stock HTC Sense Rom
2. To flash this, from rom manager, boot into clockworkmod recovery and select zip file to flash. Nandroid backup is recommended beforehand
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Now your phone has loopback support to chroot into UBUNTU or DEBIAN
Well, this method is not native ubuntu but it works fine.
You can now follow any guide on XDA like G1,nexus 1etc on running linux in android. I recommend nexus 1 hacks .com for ubuntu setup or thread "Debian for Desire" for debian setup (note debian seems to have problem with vnc) there are a lot of newbie frendly guides to do this without partitioning your sd card.
What can you do with them? You can use full android terminal , use vim , open office, gcc or eclipse etc ... makes your HTC Vision true small computer with keyboard . Enjoy
Possible solution to errors you encounter while following chroot tutorial for other android devices:
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Errors:
/device/loop is busy etc.... chroot: cannot execute /bin/bash etc... shutting down ubnutu etc....
Solution: 1. Get loopback support by flashing above kernel i mentioned
if not 2. TYPE SU BEFORE YOU RUN BOOTSCRIPT ON ANDROID TERMINAL
or if they say the bootscript is not found then type sh ./*your boot script name*
if not 3. move sd apps to phone as i mentioned eariler
Other errors could be from not installing busybox.
Note that in some cases, busybox is included inside the custom rom so you dont need to install it.
Post names of kernels with ability to run ubuntu for others to know.I did not test all of them.
This is my first guide on xda and i hope this helped xda in constructive way...
Post script: I will try my best to maintain quality of the posts to be up to xda standard. Thank you for constructive feedbacks...
quick problem i noticed
I'm running post ota de-odexed and I installed virtuous-kernel_vision_advanced-v1.0.9.zip in attempts to get loopdevice but now my phone doesn't react to an touch... hahaha it's no biggie I can't fix, just wanted to state out a weird outcome I have never seen before
But hey! Your prep guide is much appreciated!
EDIT: All of the 1.0.9 kernels seem to break my touch :/
you need virtuous-cyanogen 1.3 not standard vituous kennel. it is under cyanogen. Since it is developed for cyanogen, it should be fine for wide range of roms including sense roms but yes, it is buggy. I am looking for better kennel now....
squarememory said:
Ok , I know there is thread about debian running fine on desire z but the tutorial there is highly unfriendly and there are some other stuff you need to do to your desire z. This is my first guide. The reason for posting in dev thread is because chroot and loop requires specific kennel support to power Ubuntu. Well, do not attempt this unless you can use computer well XD
Following tutorial will void your warrenty (root and s off) but you can change to warrenty friendly state of course XD Check out xda wiki for more info( study to know what you are doing there.)
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If your phone is stock, do a lot of research before doing root and s off. cyanogenmod has good guide on wiki for you to s off and get permanet root. Just for you to know, s off is to disable security for us to flash new kennel with loopback support and root is well... needed for most of hacks in XDA XD
*note for noobs: this is tested with desire z but G2 should not have problems. just be careful of which device's gfree you are using to s off.
ENGINEERING HBOOT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THIS AND IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR YOU TO DO SO AS IT MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE YOU SHOULD NOT HAVE PROBLEMS FLASHING CUSTOM ROM/KENNEL WITHOUT IT (guides are confusing if custom roms require flashing hboot)
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Preparation:
1. busybox (install titanium backup and under problems? you can install busybox in a easy way)
2. Recommended: Clockwork recovery(rom manager in market)
3.Root and S off
4.Optional : remove or move sd card installed apps to internal memory or else LOOPDEVICE may be occupied and you may not be able to mount ubuntu. Do this if you encounter error (caused by app2 sd)...
adb if you want to type things in cmd
5. android terminal from market
6. 2gb free space in sdcard
---------Kernel preparation (may not be needed in some custom roms)---------------------------------
Flashing necessary kernel
1. Download suitable kernel with loop device support. I am using cyanogen -> virtuous-kennel-cyanogen kennel from ://files.virtuousrom.com/vision/kernels/
(add http infront) on Stock HTC Sense Rom
2. To flash this, from rom manager, boot into clockworkmod recovery and select zip file to flash. Nandroid backup is recommended beforehand
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Now your phone has loopback support to chroot into UBUNTU or DEBIAN
You can now follow any guide on XDA like G1,nexus 1etc on running linux in android. I recommend nexus 1 hacks .com for ubuntu setup or thread "Debian for Desire" for debian setup (note debian seems to have problem with vnc)
What can you do with them? You can use full android terminal , use vim , open office, gcc or eclipse etc ... makes your HTC Vision true small computer with keyboard . Enjoy
Possible solution to errors you encounter while following chroot tutorial for other android devices:
-----------------trouble shoot--------------------------------
Errors:
/device/loop is busy etc.... chroot: cannot execute /bin/bash etc... shutting down ubnutu etc....
Solution: 1. Get loopback support by flashing above kennel i mentioned
if not 2. TYPE SU BEFORE YOU RUN BOOTSCRIPT ON ANDROID TERMINAL
or if they say the bootscript is not found then type sh ./*your boot script name*
if not 3. move sd apps to phone as i mentioned eariler
Other errors could be from not installing busybox.
Note that in some cases, busybox is included inside the custom rom so you dont need to install it.
Post names of kennels with ability to run ubuntu for others to know.I did not test all of them.
This is my first guide on xda and i hope this helped xda in constructive way...
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it's KERNEL! not KENNEL!
teh5abiking said:
it's KERNEL! not KENNEL!
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Really dude? That was the only time he mispelled it and you the spelling police make a lousey post as if he mispelled it everytime...get a life
Sent from my HTC Vision using XDA Premium App
Well thanks for spelling correction. English is not my primary language
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Really dude? That was the only time he mispelled it and you the spelling police make a lousey post as if he mispelled it everytime...get a life
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Tell it spastic tell it!
xsteven77x said:
Tell it spastic tell it!
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I thought you were insulting him XD
I have installed ubuntu without a hitch, but how do i fix the incorrect key bindings?
im thinking of using the technique that uses vnc to access ubuntu on my desire z. i am running 2.3.3 (cyanogenmod-7.1.0) on it. now forgive me for asking this its nearly 1am and im exhausted so my brain is not working right. which version of the kernel am i best getting for this? im a novice at it all but i do want to make sure i do it properly and dont brick my phone.
traumatism said:
im thinking of using the technique that uses vnc to access ubuntu on my desire z. i am running 2.3.3 (cyanogenmod-7.0.0) on it. now forgive me for asking this its nearly 1am and im exhausted so my brain is not working right. which version of the kernel am i best getting for this? im a novice at it all but i do want to make sure i do it properly and dont brick my phone.
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This is a thread about installing ubuntu on the phone, not accessing it from the phone.
tsubus said:
This is a thread about installing ubuntu on the phone, not accessing it from the phone.
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*facepalms* yes i know that. i will be installing it along side android and using vnc to access it locally. its a method i wish to use but i need the kernel for installing ubuntu and want to know which one. i shoulda made it more clear really.
ive just tried flashing the latest kernel for cyanogen with 7.1 but it freezes at the HTC screen on boot. any assistance will be apreciated
So, I decided to write this guide here as I couldn't find a complete one and had to jump from thread to thread (and sometimes even the sub-forum) for finding the answer.
First I wrote it in my blog and I decided to post it here. Maybe some steps are vague in details but I'm planning to detail it even more (remember, I wrote it in my personal blog first). So, here it is:
AIO LG Optimus Me P350 Guide
Some Personal History
My experience with Android. UF! Where to start? So, I got my phone from the United States. You have no idea how wonderful it was to have the phone in my hands. Anxiety and curiosity. For some reason I always read that the first thing anyone does is root the phone and then continue doing everyday activities that do not require root, so I tried to live without rooting the phone, but I couldn’t wait for the week to go by. I had to get the best! Small problems, fixes and updates. And since I have my phone on sale, I publish this step by step guide to modify it and not die trying.
Tech Specs
Let’s start from the beginning, know the phone. Mid/low-range phone created by LG for those in a short budget but want to have a good Android experience. It has a 600 MHz processor, 256 MB RAM and ROM capacity of 512 (140 MB available for applications and data). 2.8 inch capacitive screen, 240 × 320 screen resolution. Wi-Fi b/g wireless connection, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, and USB 2.0 up to 480 Mbit/s. 3.1 MP camera (no flash) and FM Radio. Not bad for a basic device. Complete specifications can be found here. Enough for a casual user. But if you’re not a casual user (hence a XDA member), read on.
First of all, everything you do on the phone number is on your own. You yourself are responsible for what you do, not do, stop doing, fail, fail to read and/or shortcut you may have taken. These steps are the ones that worked for me. I am not responsible if the phone dies in the process, the cat bites the cable in the middle process, the heavens begins to fall, the 3rd world war starts or if the neighbor has a heart attack … You’ll be calling 911 afterwards… You’ve been warned!
USB Debugging
The first thing you have to learn is to turn on USB debugging. Here is a guide how to do it (If you wanna see a pictorial guide). But essentially you have to go to Settings > Application > Development and check where it says USB Debugging. Pretty easy. What is this good for? Well, for starters. modify the phone however we see fit. But most important USB Debugging allows the phone to communicate verbosely with PC with the Android SDK installed. More on this later.
KDZ Updater
KDZ Updater is an application used by LG for flashing official operating systems themselves. How did this application saw daylight outside the company, I don’t know very well, but apparently a leak appeared on LG India, but not sure. In any case, this application is our last line of salvation and the main tool for our little friend.
To install official KDZs must follow these steps:
Install the updated drivers by following the steps listed on this page.
Connect the phone with USB Debugging activated
IMPORTANT: Disable the Virtual USB Modem device from Windows Device Manager. Omit this step and the device may brick in the upgrade process.
Run the application in Administrator mode (only required on Windows Vista / 7).
In the Type drop-down list select 3GQCT and in PhoneMode, DIAG. Where it says Version, will appear the version that is installed on the phone.
Select the KDZ file to install by clicking on the button with the folder icon. Preferably save the file KDZ in the root of the hard drive as there will be little chance for error when reading the file.
Press the button “Launch Software Update”. The phone will reboot into Emergency Mode. This is normal.
Pray all you know and go for a cup of tea. The process takes about 8 to 10 minutes.
If all went well, the phone will turn off and the program displays a line that says = FINISHED =.
To start, first go into recovery mode by pressing the following buttons: Vol- & Power. This will make any old or unnecessary information to be removed. The phone will reboot into the system normally.
Original Thread
Root (Gingerbreak and SuperOneClick)
Ok, what we came here for. Rooting the phone. How do I do? It’s scary! Says who?! Lets start with the choices we have. Ok, we have the phone, but we have not updated anything, How do I get root? Gingerbreak comes on the scene. Pretty simple process: download, Enable USB Debugging, run, press Root, wait for the restart, confirm. Simple, right? Also read the instructions and warning on the link above in case something I overlooked, but that basically is the process. By the way, install Busybox, very important for future processes.
Stop, stop, stop … And if I upgraded the phone? Gingerbreak seems not to work! What do I do?! Mainly, DO NOT PANIC! First things first. Go to “About phone” and see that version it says; something different than 2.2? Cool, no problem. SuperOneClick comes on scene. Download the application, unzip. I assume you already installed the drivers, right? Otherwise, do it and come back when you have done so. Ready? Continue. Turn on USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer. Execute the application and press the button that says “Root”. Need more information? Here is a video explaining step by step (its in spanish, but graphics needs no language) and if the antivirus gets all paranoid, read the explanation here.
Recovery (Amon-RA and CWM)
Ok, moving on. Just as clarification: From this step on, the phone should already be rooted. Otherwise, you will mourn at the very end because the phone will brick and you’ll end with a very good and expensive paperweight. What is a Recovery? Here the answer.
This is essential before changing the insides of the phone and a step that I believe needs to be forever linked to rooting process. Why? Simple! Installing a Recovery allows full system backup and restore if something goes wrong. That linking to rooting process? Because if you install a root application, modify the system, and damage the system, it can be restored to a previous time and we’re all happy campers. See?
So this is where we get our hands dirty. Initially, I ask again, have you installed the drivers? (From this point on I shouldn’t ask) Have you rooted the phone? Responded twice yes? Perfect. Now, download the Android SDK or only the .zip attached here (unzip preferably in C:\ADB\) to continue this process. Also download the Recovery that you will install, we have Amon-RA and ClockworkMod (CWM) v5, v5 touch, and v6, extract the recovery.img file to the folder where adb.exe is (If you used the SDK installer, should be at C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools\; if you used the .zip, and extracted as recommended, C:\ADB\). Which to choose? My recommendation, CWM v5 (either one). Connect the phone to the computer in with USB Debugging activated. By the way, how do you feel using command line in Windows? Moving on…
Open a command window, go to where adb.exe is and run the following commands:
Code:
adb push recovery.img /sdcard/
adb push flash_image /sdcard/
With this we have copied what we need into the phone’s SD card. Just to clarify: 1) the flash_image file can only be found in the recovery Amon-RA zip (not sure if it is generic or modified exclusively for the P350, then I’d rather play it safe) and 2) CWM recovery v5 and v5 touch files come in zip-installable, but you can open the file and use recovery.img in it. In CWM v6 there is an installable zip and another to follow this same process. Lets continue…
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# mount -o remount,rw -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock1 /system
# cat /sdcard/flash_image > /system/bin/flash_image
# chmod 755 /system/bin/flash_image
# sync
Up to this we have only prepared the area to install the Recovery. It it recommended to reboot the phone in this step, in case you run out of virtual memory but is not really so necessary (If you see an error message, then reboot). That’s yours decision. Continue…
Code:
adb shell
$ su
# flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery.img
# sync
To confirm that everything is installed without issues it must happen one thing and do another thing. What must happen is when you execute the flash_image command, no errors should appear, if otherwise reboot and repeat the last block of commands. What must be done is execute the command reboot recovery and if everything is alright, you should go into Recovery menu, if not then all the information has been erased and back to square 1 (it happened to me the first time).
Kernel
Just for safety: are drivers installed? Root acquired? Recovery installed? Already made a backup of the ROM in use at the moment (so far should be the LG ROM)? Do it!!
So, what’s a kernel? Here’s the answer. What choices do we have? Well not too many, it depends. Are we still on the LG Stock ROM or a Froyo-based ROM (oh, getting ahead aren’t we?!)? Well, the truth, with this ROMs there are not many: Team Pecan Kernel would be my recommendation, RoQ Kernel which also works quite well. CM7 ROM or any other Gingerbread-based? Ron's RM CAF Kernel (updated weekly), pax0r kernel (discontinued), Vivek Kernel (also discontinued but higher than pax0r). Read how to use Recovery for the installation of installable zip files from Recovery. This is also applicable for the installation of ROMs.
ROM
Still with me? Still no cardiac arrest? Relax, breathe! As we reach the last modification process of the phone. After surviving this, you will have the full capacity to recover the phone from any eventuality. Dictionary, which is a ROM? Here the answer.
ROM, What options do we have? Well, although it may seems, there are many options to choose from! We have some created from source code, based-on and others that have been “ported” to work with the device. Among those created from the source we have: CyanogenMod 7.2, Pure CM Invasion and CyanogenMod 9 (Work in Progress, not quite stable), based-on: Androm x4.2 (CM7) Arc XP (CM7), Gingerbread Optimus UI (CM7) Gingerblur (CM7) and MIUI v4 (based on CM7, Arc XP with a theme very close to the real MIUI, Japanese ROM). Ports: JoyOS, ICS (Discontinued unstable), BeautySense (Decent and functional).
Further Development/Tweaks
At the moment a new tool has been released called LG P350 Pecan Toolkit, developed by antdking. Its in early development and so far it roots, unroots and installs recovery. Saves some the hassle of the command line but if we haven’t gone through all the problems and commands, what have we learned? Anyways, here’s the original thread where you can follow the development and post ideas or bugs.
If you wanna go all-in into ROM cracking and research, we have also the LGExtract tool, which unpacks the KDZ file into bits and pieces. DZ Extract Tool extracts the files within a DZ package very much into source code. I've used these tools but as my experience with coding and android development is very close to none all I've done is extract the files and read them. Antdking reminded me of a simple yet powerful tool to continue decompiling the LG filesystem called unyaffsmbn. I came across it when we were trying to decompile baseband (amss.mbn) for CM9 without success, just lo later know that the tool just decompiled system.mbn. Oh well. Antdking compiled unyaffsmbn into a nice little tool ready to work, here it is.
The volume on this phone, as many may know, is low. But there is a way to elevate it. Execute the phone app and press: 3845#*350#. This will bring up a Hidden Menu. Go to: Device Test > Sound Test > Audio CAL Tool > Subsystem Calibration. In the Gain Type dropdown list, select Speaker Gain. Set Data textbox gets focus, input the number 90 and press OK button. In Gain Type, select Input1 Gain, and we press Ok button again. Exit the Hidden Menu. This will elevate the speaker volume but just temporary, it will be restored to default values when rebooted. So either don't reboot or repeat this process everytime you reboot.
And that would be all. Happy hacking!
Great kudos to the real developers here:
drapalyuk: For the first ever recovery for P350, Amon-RA
pax0r: Started it all, Kernel, ROM
ron gokhle: ROMs, Kernel and Recovery builds
vivekkalady: Kernel, Touch Recovery, first ICS port, and some other fix work
nikhil4186: For the KDZ Guide (although written originally for LG P500
antdking: For a great-to-be toolkit
great guide good job
Nicely written.Its a really good guide for all those who are new to P-350 and I believe that it will help them to learn some of the basic stuff.Well done!
to go on the end of this guide, how to extract the files out of the system.mbn to get the system files
http://db.tt/7VruqEzr
it returns similar files to what you find in a rom
I did not make unyaffsmbn
I made the tool that uses unyaffsmbn
enjoy
antdking said:
to go on the end of this guide, how to extract the files out of the system.mbn to get the system files
http://db.tt/7VruqEzr
it returns similar files to what you find in a rom
I did not make unyaffsmbn
I made the tool that uses unyaffsmbn
enjoy
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got the PM and you reminded me of that tool (I remembder I came across it when we were trying to crack amss.mbn for CM9)... I'll post the original thread and the tool you just mentioned...
Updated adding unyaffsmbn tool... Thanks antdking!
Added Volume tweak for speaker to sound harder.
Added P350 (and guide) to XDA wiki. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/LG_Optimus_Me
dbarrera said:
Added P350 (and guide) to XDA wiki. http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/LG_Optimus_Me
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thanks man :good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
Guys We have got Official Support From XDA Please Move This Thread To Our Device Section
Very good!!!
I placed some problem I am having, just in case you have time an patience for this case.
Tks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461183
Great Guide Man! Thanks a lot.
I have been true some web sites and have not found a solution for this problem. I have a HTC Desire HD, sow called HTC ACE, I got it from Orange UK, Android Version 2.3.5, HTC Sence Version 3.0 With Software 3.13.61.5, and I would be pleased to debrand this machine, but always come to the same decision I cannot duet yet, I would like to receive some suggestions on how to debrand it, I will try everything and after that right everything I have done until be successful, thank's
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I have been true some web sites and have not found a solution for this problem. I have a HTC Desire HD, sow called HTC ACE, I got it from Orange UK, Android Version 2.3.5, HTC Sence Version 3.0 With Software 3.13.61.5, and I would be pleased to debrand this machine, but always come to the same decision I cannot duet yet, I would like to receive some suggestions on how to debrand it, I will try everything and after that right everything I have done until be successful, thank's
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Before you do anything — Make a backup
Don't forget to back up your data. If you have synced the device with a Google account, then the contacts, calendar, Gmail, & select other Google-related data will not be lost and will come back after the next sync. However, you should backup anything you want to keep that is not stored on the SD card:
SMS/MMS messages,
Call Log,
Bookmarks,
Applications; use Titanium Backup or the Astro File Manager, for example,
Any application data not on the SD card.
It would also be a good idea to backup everything stored on the SD card in the rare case the SD card must be formatted to resolve any major problems.
MyBackup Root, SMS Backup & Restore, and Call Backup & Restore are all free applications that can assist with backing up your data.
Downgrade to an exploitable Firmware
AT&T Inspire 4G: Firmware Downgrade: Froyo, Gingerbread
HTC Desire HD: Firmware Downgrade: Froyo, Gingerbread
Rooting the HTC Ace
WARNING: ROOTING THE HTC ACE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Before you begin, if VISIONary is installed on the HTC Ace, uninstall it before continuing.
You will need ADB on the computer to root the HTC Ace and to flash the necessary files for radio S-OFF. Follow the Android SDK guide, to get the ADB shell on the computer.
Download busybox, the ClockworkMod Recovery, the Engineering HBoot, gfree 0.7, psneuter, root_psn, Superuser package:
busybox: Download
md5: 25c5db694c987995909cc3166d4f01b0
ClockworkMod Recovery: Download
md5: 072a643b0aba983a4b9994db0e113c5e
Engineering HBoot: Download
md5: b2c8834905bfa2349f5223077493140a
gfree 0.9: Download
md5: 2dd45594b1ecb084401d428432f87010
psneuter: Download
md5: 89c2dec8d72d87b4c669f44dd31c8d17
root_psn: Download
md5: c8fe38ef55eb8951def9ff17b2eb99c1
Superuser package: Download
md5: 43d9a40b63e916635d5ad7ca32433fab
Unzip the zip files and copy the contents to the same folder as adb (the /platform-tools folder within the Android SDK folder).
Connect the HTC Ace to the computer via USB.
Make sure USB debugging is enabled on the HTC Ace by checking Settings » Applications » Development » USB debugging.
On the computer, open terminal and run the following commands:
adb push busybox /data/local/tmp/
adb push gfree /data/local/tmp/
adb push hboot-eng.img /data/local/tmp/
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp/
adb push recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.3-ace.img /data/local/tmp/recovery.img
adb push root_psn /data/local/tmp/
adb push su /sdcard/
adb push Superuser.apk /sdcard/
adb shell
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/*
/data/local/tmp/psneuter
NOTE: You will drop out of the shell after this command. Restart the shell using:
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
./gfree -f -b hboot-eng.img -y recovery.img
As it is very important that the hboot was installed correctly gfree calculates md5sums of the partition. It will calculate the following 3 checksums
md5sum #1 - checksum of partition 18 before the installation
md5sum #2 - checksum of the hboot image that should be installed
md5sum #3 - checksum of partition 18 after the installation
The messages that you what to see are either/or
md5sum #1 == md5sum #2 - the hboot image is already installed -> skipping installation
md5sum #3 == md5sum #2 - the hboot image was successfully installed -> OK!
If you get a different error message you should run for help at then DO NOT REBOOT and join #G2Root on Freenode for further help.
If gfree worked correctly continue with:
./root_psn
sync
reboot
The HTC Ace is now rooted with S-OFF, the Engineering HBoot & the ClockworkMod Recovery. Continue to the next section.
Flashing CyanogenMod
If the {{{device}}} has been rooted, unlocked, etc. through steps other than the method described above or running a custom ROM other than CyanogenMod and you are having issues flashing or booting CyanogenMod, it is recommended the {{{device}}} be returned to stock & start over with the full instructions provided above.
Method via Recovery
Download the [[Devices Overview#{{{device}}}|latest version]] of CyanogenMod.
Optional: Download the Google Apps for the device.
Place the CyanogenMod update.zip file on the root of the SD card.
Optional: Place the Google Apps .zip on the root of the SD card also.
Boot into the ClockworkMod Recovery.
Once the device boots into the ClockworkMod Recovery, use the side volume buttons to move around, and either the power button or the trackball to select.
Optional: Select backup and restore to create a backup of current installation on the {{{device}}}.
Select the option to Wipe data/factory reset.
Then select the option to Wipe cache partition.
Select Install zip from sdcard.
Select Choose zip from sdcard.
Select the CyanogenMod update.zip.
Optional: Install the Google Apps by performing steps 7 - 9 again and choosing the Google Apps update.zip.
Once the installation has finished, select +++++Go Back+++++ to get back to the main menu, and select the Reboot system now option. The {{{device}}} should now boot into CyanogenMod.
Method via ROM Manager
Launch RomManager.
Optional: Choose the first option in the app, Flash ClockworkMod Recovery to update to the latest version.
Select the Download ROM option from the main menu in the ROM Manager.
Select the CyanogenMod option, and then choose the latest version of CyanogenMod from the menu.
Optional: When you select the latest version of CyanogenMod, check the Google Apps option.
Once the ROM is finished downloading, it asks if you would like to Backup Existing ROM and Wipe Data and Cache.
If Superuser prompts for root permissions check to Remember and then Allow.
The {{{device}}} will now reboot into the recovery, wipe data and cache, and then install CyanogenMod. When it's finished installing it will reboot into CyanogenMod.
:crying:
I have try that was another fail lol...
PauloMHAlmeida said:
I have been true some web sites and have not found a solution for this problem. I have a HTC Desire HD, sow called HTC ACE, I got it from Orange UK, Android Version 2.3.5, HTC Sence Version 3.0 With Software 3.13.61.5, and I would be pleased to debrand this machine, but always come to the same decision I cannot duet yet, I would like to receive some suggestions on how to debrand it, I will try everything and after that right everything I have done until be successful, thank's
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GUIDE] Downgrade from 3.13 (Sense 3.0) roms
This guide is for phones shipped with froyo and updated to the 3.x firmware! For phones shipped with gingerbread (even the lower versions) please read attn1's posts in this thread!
With the Sense 3.0 upgrade HTC patched against fre3vo, so we can no longer temproot to use misc_version on that firmware. Lucky us, a new exploit was issued @rootzwiki. This exploit was tested at #g2root (freenode) and was able to temproot a 3.13.161.3 firmware version.
The usual disclaimer applies: Everything you do is your responsibility, no one can be held accountable for the state you put yourself and/or your phone into.
If you meet troubles search for help at IRC: freenode, #g2root
make sure your phone is in 'charge only' mode and the 'fast boot' feature is turned off.
What you need:
tacoroot
misc_version NOTE: you need THAT version of misc_version. Earlier versions would not work.
flashgc for a goldcard
1.32 PD98IMG.zip
put all files in your platform-tools directory (unzip misc_version and tacoroot.sh)
Code:
adb push tacoroot.sh /data/local/tmp/tacoroot
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp/
adb push flashgc /data/local/tmp/
adb push PD98IMG.zip /sdcard/
NOTE: the last command will take a long time
After all files are pushed you have to run tacoroot:
Code:
adb shell
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/*
/data/local/tmp/tacoroot --setup
This command will reboot the phone to recovery. Once it is done, use vol up/power then choose 'reboot' to reboot the phone. After it boots (it will bootloop, that's expected):
Code:
adb shell
/data/local/tmp/tacoroot --root
this command will kick you out of adb shell, so we need to return there and see the # sign of root access, after which we can change the main version and create a goldcard:
Code:
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.00.000.0
./flashgc
./tacoroot --undo
After these commands are done, the phone should get rebooted by tacoroot. After it boots, boot to bootloader to flash the 1.32 firmware:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
Once in bootloader, use the vol buttons to go to 'bootloader' and the power button to execute. The rom will flash. Enjoy!
Credits:
the tacoroot team
skorgon for flashgc
Donate to RevSkills and EFF!
fail againnnnnn:crying:
PauloMHAlmeida said:
I have been true some web sites and have not found a solution for this problem. I have a HTC Desire HD, sow called HTC ACE, I got it from Orange UK, Android Version 2.3.5, HTC Sence Version 3.0 With Software 3.13.61.5, and I would be pleased to debrand this machine, but always come to the same decision I cannot duet yet, I would like to receive some suggestions on how to debrand it, I will try everything and after that right everything I have done until be successful, thank's
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use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377119
For the last few days I have try new software
Z4root No chance another fail...
for debrand use latest RUU, WWE version.. no branded
for rooting use advanced ace hack kit
The Advanced Ace Hack Kit – for HTC Desire HD and HTC Inspire
failed..........
new Advanced Ace Hack Kit system
I just found a new chance and I'm trying it
with new Advanced Ace Hack Kit system, I found it at http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=74
was Posted on July 26, 2012
The Advanced Ace Hack Kit – for HTC Desire HD and HTC Inspire
AAHK will work on Inspires on AT&T’s latest ROM, 3.20.502.52 only after following the steps outlined here: http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=88 .
Warnings:
If your PC environment is not ready to run this kit, there is a good chance your device will not boot properly until you fix your PC or switch to another and re-run the hack kit from the partial boot. READ THIS ENTIRE POST and READ THE EFFEN MANUAL! There is no substitute for READING for COMPREHENSION
Do NOT use earlier versions Ace Hack Kit (12.x and lower) on Inspire or DHD devices shipped with Gingerbread.
Do NOT attempt to downgrade a Inspire or DHD shipped with Gingerbread with a Froyo RUU.
Do NOT attempt to install earlier ENG HBOOTs on these models. AAHK now has Hboots that safely support fastboot image flashing.
Doing this WILL severely degrade bootloader performance on Inspires and DHDs and causes issues trying to install RUUs. In other words, it WILL jam you up. (Note: Issue confirmed on later DHDs – ignore at your own risk).
Sense 3, including those with RELOCKED HTC BOOTLOADERS (NOTE: NOT UNLOCKED – MUST BE LOCKED OR RELOCKED) is auto-detected in hack step. Option is given to download a GB RUU and downgrade or abort. This WILL wipe data.
#include <std_disclaimer.h>
/*
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for bricked devices, dead SD cards,
thermonuclear war, or you getting fired because you can’t tether. Please
do some research if you have any concerns about features included in this
TOOL before running it! YOU are choosing to make these modifications, and if
you point the finger at me for messing up your device, I will laugh at you.
*/
(Disclaimer borrowed heavily from cyanogenmod)
Features:
COMPLETELY INTEGRATED/INVISIBLE GOLD CARD PROCESS
Custom AAHK Bootloaders support popular ENG S-OFF functions for both Sense 2 and Sense 3 partition layouts
Only ONE menu step – HACK ACE
No ROM downgrade required (only radio/kernel) for devices not running sense 3
The original ROM is retained (except when downgrade from Sense3-GB is required)
No wiping data for devices not running sense 3
Rom is fully functional (yes, inc wifi)
Fully rooted with insecure boot image (supports adb remount for rw system)
Busybox manager app installed
Radio S-Off, superCid & carrier sim unlock
Correct Radio is automagically restored for HSPA+ operation
Clockworkmod Recovery included
All known Inspire/DHD builds supported
Easy return to stock for SOME builds (See the Effen Manual – not all carrier RUUs are available)
Notes:
Please do NOT run the hack step if you are already S-OFF AND are running a custom ROM. It’s pointless, and while it won’t brick you, you can get jammed up a bit. This is for stock devices only.
You MUST read the ENTIRE EFFEN MANUAL in order to run the hack kit.
Do NOT try to run this from a VM – particularly VirtualBox. You WILL get jammed up and may wind up flashing an RUU to recover, losing data in the process.
After kernel downgrade – video is lost on boot – this is okay as adb is working and can be used to finish the process. If the process fails, it can be restarted once the PC environment is corrected. When the process completes successfully, everything is restored and fully working.
Youtube videos are neat demos, but they make poor guides. READ THE EFFEN MANUAL. “There is no substitute for reading for comprehension.” – GenePoole
Make sure you extract the hack kit to your pc maintaining the directory structure in the archive you downloaded. The docs will be in the root directory of the unarchived kit, as will the scripts. READ THE EFFEN MANUAL.
I can’t believe that so many people are asking where the effen manual is. THE EFFEN MANUAL IS IN THE EFFEN HACK KIT.
This kit should work fine on HTC Inspire and HTC Desire HD Software versions below 3.06.405.1 which require the radio/kernel downgrade before a root exploit is available.
Windows Prep:
IMPORTANT – disable all malware (Antivirus detection etc) detection before unarchiving the hack kit. Keep it off thoughout the hack kit processes. Many Windows malware detection programs report false positives, deleting or binding critical files required by the process.
IMPORTANT – Remove or disable all services and daemons you can, particulary anything Apple, blackberry, PDAnet, Microsoft Mobile, anything USB not required for this task, any resource hogs. Also disconnect all un-needed USB devices and USB HUBs.
Remove HTC Sync and drivers.
Only after completing the above steps, install the drivers contained in the Hack Kit (see the Effen Manual) BEFORE plugging in the phone.
Connect the phone to the computer via a USB port connected to the system board – not a front panel port or a hub or extention port.
Verify successful android device driver installation in device manager.
Issues during downgrade:
IMPORTANT: BEFORE SWITCHING FROM DISK DRIVE TO CHARGE ONLY MODE, ALWAYS EJECT THE SDCARD WITH PC SOFTWARE TO FLUSH WRITE BUFFERS AND AVOID CORRUPTING THE SDCARD.
model ID incorrect update fail – this is because your goldcard is not working.
READ THE EFFEN MANUAL. Reading is fundamental.
Download:
Note: AAHK filename uses ddmmyyyy naming convention.
aahk-11092012.zip
md5: 5727960aa167b305b8f3561ffbbb1360
viperbjk is with Revskills, and his contribution is key to finally allowing one step processing where a goldcard is required. The entire process is now one menu step. A second step will be required to clear your conscience –
DONATE to:
Revskills.
and/or
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Note: No money has been accepted for the AAHK or support of the AAHK by myself or anyone working with me on it.
If you have read this post and the effen-manual and get stuck during processing,
help is available in IRC at http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels= – aahkSupport
Yes, there are stupid questions.
Questions that will get you immediately kickbanned from the IRC channel with no further explanation:
Q: Do I need to flash a ROM after the hack kit is finished?
A: Kickban. The hack kit is a complete, one step process. If it finishes correctly, you are finished. What part of “fully functional” is vague?
Q: Do I need to flash a radio after the hack kit is finished?
A: Kickban. The hack kit is a complete, one step process. If it finishes correctly, you are finished. What part of “fully functional” is vague?
Q: The options menu has options to flash radios. Do I need to flash a radio?
A: Kickban. What part of “optional” is vague? This option is to make it easy for people who may have flashed another radio and want to flash back to these particular radios.
Q: Do I need to plug in the phone?
A: Kickban. If you know how to enable usb debugging without a USB connection, then I’ll change this policy. In the meantime, asking such a question just makes me think you have not read anything and/or have dedicated yourself to being an idiot.
Q: What’s the best ROM?
A: Kickban. The whole point of this is to give YOU control and allow YOU to decide. Yes, we prefer CM7 and I think it’s the only real Android choice available, but don’t ask us to think for you. If you don’t see that pretty much everything else is either ripped off or HTC Non-Sense, then you haven’t done your homework and that’s okay. Just don’t ask, because in the end, it’s YOUR choice.
Q: Facebook doesn’t work.
A: Kickban. This has nothing to do with anything but Facebook. Go ask Facebook, not us.
Q: I can’t find the pass key.
A: Kickban. Really? Then you did not really read the Effen Manual. If you really did, then you would not ask. Really.
Q: My phone won’t boot – how do I fix my HBOOT?
A: Kickban. We’ve been warning people not to flash Froyo Hboots (Including HTC ENG ones) on devices shipped with GB for going on a year now. If you do this and screw up, it’s not our fault and you’re on your own.
This IRC channel is for people who read, attempt and get stuck because of PC issues or an occasional bug introduced with a new feature. It’s not for people to troll those who dedicate their time for support without any compensation by asking a series of mindless, inane questions and observations for attention. We’re too busy for that – even if we have nothing to do. It’s beyond annoying and you will be kickbanned without warning. Read, search, think, try, then ask.
The people in #aahkSupport have been helping noobs without compensation for over a year now, with generally very good results and a generally good nature, despite being abused by some on almost a daily basis.
Thanks to:
Revskills for their fantastic gold card algorithym
GenePoole for the kickass android goldcard binary based on above
agrabren for fre3vo, the Gingerbread temproot used
scotty2 for finding the vold exploit and the author of psneuter
Guhl for misc_version and gfree
hyuh for misc_version revisions and Hboots with ENG features
jcase for taco root
shad0wf0x for his windows scripting contributions
ktilcu for DOC contributions
anthony1s for his review and unique perpective
neolobster for his generous file hosting
The > 150,000 downloaders of the hack kit, most of whom seem to get though it without issue.
and they have amazing feedback's, lets try it now....
sow far as I see he dues everything you just need to site back and wait, look's amazing.........
new Advanced Ace Hack Kit system
thanks for the new development!
let's see in a hour time how he dues lol
PauloMHAlmeida said:
sow far as I see he dues everything you just need to site back and wait, look's amazing.........
new Advanced Ace Hack Kit system
thanks for the new development!
let's see in a hour time how he dues lol
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Well, don't forget that you also need to read the "effen manual!"
I have not forget to read it but is a fail....
thanks for telling me that but I found the solution for all S-ON HTC...
and for the Hboot lol
is a big journey I made on the last months, and I have put some staff all together and got it made lol
just wait for my next post how to duet....
look for my next post
There's no need to make the phone S-OFF (like some people say).
PauloMHAlmeida said:
look for my next post
There's no need to make the phone S-OFF (like some people say).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
With S-ON your bootloader is locked.
And without ENG S-OFF you can't change the radio.
S-OFF is necessary for me
And btw... i don't know what you do..
But with the Hack Kit i've rooted about 15 DHDs in my circle of friends.
Some devices with problems. But after manually downgrade with RUU no problems at all.
I'm finish here Just look for my next publication Thanks
fr34kde said:
With S-ON your bootloader is locked.
And without ENG S-OFF you can't change the radio.
S-OFF is necessary for me
And btw... i don't know what you do..
But with the Hack Kit i've rooted about 15 DHDs in my circle of friends.
Some devices with problems. But after manually downgrade with RUU no problems at all.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There's no need to make the phone S-OFF (like some people say).
Disable fast/quick reboot (Settings » Power » Fastboot)
Download all
Fastboot commander.zip http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?xsu7c3m981o9gb8
Google.zip http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?cm9pdoh2g9mkgvb
Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?kzpbhq13jb085s8
Android ultimate toolbox pro http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?6m5w39zmb6ph8gq
Recovery.img http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?grl8wsjzxihhfwf
Update http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?dzkww8zaq7sxhae
Fastboot.bin http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?bhzth13p4kvow4v
Copy in to the root of your sd card after been formatted
Google.zip + Update.zip + Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
On your pc create a new folder on C: and name it HTC for easy access and copy in to the folder
Recovery.img + fastboot binary
Install on your PC
Fastboot commander.zip + Android ultimate toolbox pro
Start rooting
Unlock bootloader: http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
Put the phone in Fastboot USB mode (Turn off, hold Volume Down + Power)
fastboot oem get_identifier_token
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin (file from email)
Install ClockWorkMod recovery the recovery.img from my link our use android ultimate box to flash recovery
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Make a backup
Start clockworkmod recovery (Fastboot mode, Recovery)
Select backup and restore
Select backup
Go to your mobile start it as Fastboot and go to recovery
You go in to Clockworkmod Recovery V5.0.2.7 from the Ace Hack Kit
On the top is the menu with + and – buttons just scrool in to advanced and press power
Select “Wipe Dalvik Cache”
Then select “Wipe Battery Stats”
Then select “And go back”
Then select “Wipe data/Factory reset”
Then select “Wipe cache Partition” (Now you have cleaned all the old staf from your mobile)
Now let’s start rebuild the HTC
Select "apply update from sdcard"
Then select "Yes - install update.zip" to confirm
Then select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select “google.zip”
Then select "Yes - install google.zip" to confirm
Then select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back to your pc for the files you have download and unzip update and copy Boot.bin to the file you created C:\HTC
o Flash boot.img trough fastboot:
o fastboot flash boot boot.img
o Reboot
• Done
• You should have now a white screan from HTC for at least 5 minutes and after will sart the new room, just let it on for a couple minutes and you will see the sucess….
All my files are at http://www.mediafire.com/?al6dsdcd6c02f
Enjoy it, next I will say how to sort google play problem I found it easy lol…
PauloMHAlmeida said:
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Unlock bootloader: http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
[....]
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And thats the point.
You do what S-OFF does through HTC-Tool.
Now u unlocked the bootloader and your warranty is gone because your device is registered now.
Why should anyone go the complicated way if there is an easy way?
Firts have 2 types of waranty, 1st the manufactors warranty. That runs off 3 years after your purchase, 2nd the software warranty... And HTC have take off that point on the warranty, now you can unlock our relock the bootloader from your HTC with out lost of your warranty... By the way that's the reason HTC created HTC devoluppers web page...
And if you want to understand that just read all my post's. Changing our due hboot s-off make you lost warranty lol....
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using xda app-developers app
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