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First off, Yes I have searched more than this site for an answer to the point where my handset would not do anything but go into the recovery menu.
What I want to do is put stock HTC Android on my Desire.
Currently it is rooted but has to be un rooted to go onto works E Mail server. Yes I know it makes no difference but my employer insist on official firmware on handsets.
The handset is a GSM HTC Desire (Bravo)
BRAVO PVT1 SHIP 2-ON
HBOOT-093.0001
CLOCKWORKMOD RECOVERY v2.5.0.7
I have tried several RUU's only to be told of a boot loader error.
Can some one please tell me how this is done?
I asked my network and they could not help so unless some one can help me im going to have to ask HTC.
THANKS in advance
RICK
Hi,
I've seen a few posts that refer to getting the HTC ROM changing it's name to PB99.img (or similar or ...) Then reoot the phone. Try searching the forums for this type of solution. I'm sorry but can't remember where I saw it in here.
Regards
Colin
I have just tried to use http://shipped-roms.com/download.php...828_signed.exe but it returned a boot loader error... 140 I think
gol_n_dal said:
Hi,
I've seen a few posts that refer to getting the HTC ROM changing it's name to PB99.img (or similar or ...) Then reoot the phone. Try searching the forums for this type of solution. I'm sorry but can't remember where I saw it in here.
Regards
Colin
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Thanks I have seen that one but I could not get it to work.
Ahh, in that case I'll leave it to the folks that know to help.
Good luck
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Ahh, in that case I'll leave it to the folks that know to help.
Good luck
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Thanks for you input mate
Hmmm,
How would they know if the HTC Sense ROM just happened to be rooted. One could argue that the ROM was a valid HTC ROM. I know it's semantics but ...
The "About phone" would still show HTC as the ROM.
There must already be a variety of ROMs on HTC desires already used in your company.
The Clockwork recovery would give it away mate.
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This might work for you Not sure if you have tried it but try again
WAIT, BEFORE YOU START, CREATE A GOLDCARD. IT IS VERY NECESSARY. THINGS WILL GO WRONG IF YOU DONT.
Firstly, download this file. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/13240777/Desire Downgrade.ZIP
Extract the files.
Run the win-down.bat file.
Follow on screen instructions.
After the process is completed, Head to the root of your SD card and check if there is a file named PB99IMG, there should be one.
Secondly, disconnect your phone and turn it off. (MAKE SURE PHONE IS CHARGED TO AT LEAST 70%++
After that boot up your phone while pressing the volume down button and the power button.
The bootloader should be checking for files after awhile and once it found the file that is supposed to be in the root of your sd card, press the volume up button (NOT EXACTLY SURE, SHOULD BE THE ONE THAT SAYS YES AND CONTINUE)
It should be writing files to your phone. and replaces everything. E.G: HBOOT, RECOVERY,RADIO and such.
It should be writing files successfully and then it would ask you to reboot. Continue with the reboot and you should be having your Desire back to stock. Perfect.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT THERE ARE RISKS INVOLVED LIKE FAILURE OF WRITING TO THE HBOOT. PLEASE REMEMBER TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS. MAINLY, DO NOT BLAME ME FOR ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG.
FINALLY, YOU SHOULD BE READING EVERYTHING UP TO HERE AND THAT YOU MUST HAVE A GOLDCARD (A GOLD SD CARD)
Hope this helps you and please ask if you have further questions. PM me if the questions cannot be answered here. Good Luck
ricksvill said:
I have just tried to use http://shipped-roms.com/download.php...828_signed.exe but it returned a boot loader error... 140 I think
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Oh, one more thing, that error you get i think it is because you don't have a GoldCard. You need one to do the above too
shockem said:
Oh, one more thing, that error you get i think it is because you don't have a GoldCard. You need one to do the above too
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Yup, "ERROR 140:BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" The only time you can put a lower bootloader version is when you have a gold card.
The above method posted by Shockem should work. A second method is to just put a gold card in your device and get the latest WWE RUU. Check my signature for the file. Once a gold card is in, it will work. Note that this method unbrands your device, so if you a branded device with visible logos, dont go for this.
Third method is by flashing the OTA zip file you got from your operator if you have it. Again gold card should be in the device. But is is likely that it may also work without since CustID is same. Advantage: preserves branding
So do I still need a gold card even though my device is rooted?
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So do I still need a gold card even though my device is rooted?
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Certainly.........
Point is you say you've tried several RUUs and they dont work..Hence we have to assume it's a branded phone. HTC even brands some phones with the brand HTC (Eg Indian HTCs). To unroot a branded HTC, you need a goldcard.
i had same problem, i was trying for days till i rememberd that i can downgrade hboot, install android 2.1 and ota update froyo. ( if your desire wasnt branded you dont need goldcard). problem was that i couldnt find stock froyo, only eclair
this thread helped me :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
i hope it helps
Point is some people (including me in the past) dont realize that they have a branded phone. There may not be any visible branding. So better be safe than sorry, by creating a goldcard.. Once the device if bricked, you cant (in most cases) create a goldcard
Thank you all so much.
I'll be doing this tonight.
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Nice one the lot of you...
This worked a treat.
I can not say thank you enough...
haha, no problem we're all here to help by the way which method did you use?
Hi everybody,
I have an S-Off HTC Desire running LeeDroid 2.3d. I've also flashed Clockwork Recovery 3.0.0.5 as the default recovery for the phone. I have been using an 8GB microSD until I got a 16GB today. I pulled the 8GB out and inserted the 16GB into the phone. However, once i put the 16GB inside the phone, it would no longer boot. The phone no longer boots up into the ROM, and it doesn't boot into Recovery mode as well; it just remains at the white HTC screen. Basically, I can only get into the Bootloader and Fastboot. Does anyone know what might be wrong and how I could fix this? Thanks a lot in advance!!
EDIT: I have since tried flashing different recoveries through Fastboot, but to no avail.
Come on guys I would REALLY appreciate if anyone could help me out with this =)
It boots up with the old 8 GB card?
If yes, you have to partition the new card for the custom ROM and reflash the ROM or restore a nandroid backup.
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No, the phone does not boot up even with the old 8GB card. It's the same issue as with the 16GB card.
Do you guys think it would help at all if I tried to remove S-off from the device? I'm getting pretty desperate for ideas so any help is greatly appreciated.
Would anyone know how to remove S-off? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I need the PB99IMG.zip file that downgrades the HBOOT from 0.93.1 down to 0.80 (or any other version would probably do). Is this correct? Does anyone have the file they could link me to? Thanks!
Delete please :/
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Delete please :/
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???? Why??
Does it boot with no sdcard in?
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No, it does not boot at all. I've tried with an SD, without an SD. Even without a SIM
I would suggest running the RUU for your original rom, or one of the WWE ones. This will put your phone back to stock, no root, no s-off.
All of your data will also be wiped.
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mikep99 said:
I would suggest running the RUU for your original rom, or one of the WWE ones. This will put your phone back to stock, no root, no s-off.
All of your data will also be wiped.
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I'm sorry but I'm not sure how to do that. Can I do that even though I have no access to Recovery mode? If you could give me some instructions and point me in the direction of the file, that would be great!
You can do this if you can get into fastboot.
What are your original rom details? And was your phone branded/which carrier/which country etc..
The more details the better
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Originally, my phone was from Hong Kong. I didn't buy it with a carrier, it was from an electronics store. So basically, it was unbranded and unlocked when I first got it.
Also, I'm really not sure how to do this through Fastboot, or even where to get the files... So yah... Sorry if I'm such an idiot lol
One more thing. I'm not sure if this is relevant but I don't have a goldcard.
OK, short and bundled for you. This is only a guidance list, you'll have to get the details yourself with your google-fu.
- get the android SDK. You'll get adb and fastboot with it.
- install the adb drivers.
- once you got that try "fastboot devices" in your windows command shell.
- it shows your device? OK, you did everything correctly.
- get to flash whatever you like by downloading an img file and flashing it with "fastboot <target location> <img-filename>
Cheers.
Ok another possibly stupid question. I've gone on this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=695667 and have downloaded one of the GSM WWE files. However, it's a .exe file. What do I do with that? I was under the impression that Fastboot only works with .img files? Also, what is the difference between the GSM WWE and the GSM URL files?
I have tried following some instructions I found off Google. It told me to run the RUU .exe file and extract the rom.zip file from it. I did this, renamed it to PB99IMG.zip, put it onto my SD, and tried to flash it via the Bootloader. However, I am given a message saying the CID is incorrect. I'm guessing this might be because I don't have a GoldCard? All in all, my phone is still not fixed, and I'm really hoping someone could help me out (i.e., give me some instructions as to how to flash the RUU .exe file through Fastboot).
Remove the PB99IMG.zip file from the sd card.
Turn off the phone.
Hold down back and the power button.
You should now be in the fastboot menu.
Plug the phone into your computer with usb. It should now say 'fastboot usb' instead of 'fastboot' on the phone.
Then run the RUU exe file on your computer and follow the instructions on the screen of your computer. It will install the rom automatically.
I had this problem at the weekend and couldn't fix it. Phone went off to HTC who have sent it back after fixing, I don't know what they did though because I missed the delivery of my phone back today
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=951950
The error message indicates you need a goldcard to flash the WWE ROM.
have you checked if one of the Asian ones can be applied without a goldcard.
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo
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kino1122 said:
Do you guys think it would help at all if I tried to remove S-off from the device? I'm getting pretty desperate for ideas so any help is greatly appreciated.
Would anyone know how to remove S-off? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I need the PB99IMG.zip file that downgrades the HBOOT from 0.93.1 down to 0.80 (or any other version would probably do). Is this correct? Does anyone have the file they could link me to? Thanks!
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The Downgrade of the Bootloader only works if you are running a device that can actually boot up fully. Download this RRU, put your phone into Fastboot via the Bootloader menu, connect your phone to the computer whilst in Fastboot, you should see the Red Fastboot writing change to Fastboot USB Plug, when you see this run the RRU you downloaded, and you're device should be restored to Factory Default with the latest version of Froyo. You WILL loose all data and root and S-Off, but this is the only thing I can think of to fix your device mate hope I helped...
*Sorry, I just realised someone had posted a similar tutorial, I only read the first page of the thread, didn't realise there was a second. You don't need the AndroidSDK, if you have HTC Sync installed, then all the drivers should automatically be there, but when you run the RRU, just make sure that you close HTC Sync (it'll appear in the taskbar on Windows) as it thinks the device is syncing, and can occasionally cause problems.
YES!!!! You guys are amazing! I managed to find my old GoldCard and flashed the RUU jaaystott posted. The phone now boots up and everything is in perfect working order. I'll be sure to thank everyone for their help!
Hey guys, can anyone please tell me how i can root my htc desire hd ?? been trying for ages but everytime i try downgrading my phone, it tells me operation failed !! Anyone please, your help will be mostly appreciated !
I recommend you follow the guides in these threads (in the rollup) Development sticky rollup
Welcome to the world of modding and Rooting
Thank you soo much man, i really appreciate it
hey i still cant manage, i made the gold card and did all the steps, but when i come to downgrading it , i get cid incorrect , anyone please ??
AndrewBonnici said:
hey i still cant manage, i made the gold card and did all the steps, but when i come to downgrading it , i get cid incorrect , anyone please ??
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I think your goldcard isn't working correctly, make sure you follow the steps to create it precisely.
jkoljo said:
Troubleshooting:
- "Main version is older"? You did not type everything correctly. Please try it again and see if any errors come up.
- "Error opening backup file"? You did not use "Charge only" -connection, or your SD card is faulty.
- "CID mismatch/CID incorrect"? Your device is branded. Just make a Goldcard, put the PD98IMG.zip to the card again and go to the bootloader.
- "Model ID incorrect"? Some Telus DHDs get this, just make a Goldcard.
- Zip will not load in bootloader? Format your SD card to FAT32, no quick format! You can also try another SD.
- Problems while making Goldcard? See this post.
- PD98IMG.zip md5sum is: C3D244A9F056E48EE3851A14FF52204C
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Are you sure you are running on the Carrier firmware? Also I am unsure of the process for those as mine was unbranded. If it is the very latest carrier build it may have been massaged to deny root. I will have a gander and see what I can find out.
Just found this quote in the FAQ - "CID mismatch/CID incorrect"? Your device is branded. Just make a Goldcard, put the PD98IMG.zip to the card again and go to the bootloader.
well this video makes it clear, ... , very clear .. i just rooted using this guide approx 2-3 weeks ago....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkbmKLCkDWg
then u'll reach the "CID incorrect !" error (if your phone is branded)
if it is branded::do the following
i then suggest you download the GoldCardHelper app and install it on your phone.
you need to jot down the MMC2 Reverse CID ... (make sure you dont copy it using the 'menu -> copy' method, rather jot it down on a paper, because the copy method copies the MMC1 reverse CID, and you need the MMC2)
then you can use the GoldCardTool.exe to install the goldcard image (emailed to you from the website)
copy the PD98IMG zip file onto the sd card, and then downgrade
hey guys i appreciate all the help, ive tried loads of times and yet i cant manage, its always producing cid incorrect !!,
Im going to reset my phone and try again, ill tel u guys how it goes, thanks again
Goldcard tool never worked for me.
It often doesn't work using high capacity SD cards so use a 1 or 2 gig one.
I used this guide:
http://android.modaco.com/content/general-discussion/305672/creating-a-goldcard/
andrew, is your firmware 1.73 or 1.75? - because these guides support only these firmwares ... im not sure if these techniques work with newer firmwares.
My downgrade guide works even with 2.x builds. Please do not link to addictivetips, it is hard to provide help when people mix guides..
mine is 1.84, anything i can do ?
AndrewBonnici said:
mine is 1.84, anything i can do ?
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Simply follow the downgrading guide in the dev section. It works for 1.84 too.
I have the same problem used all guides and followed the videos. simply it doesn't work. In the beginig it used to say CID Incorrect then after making the Goldcard, it doesn't give me any response and just goes back to the original bootloading screen after saying image not found for like 3-4 times. Please help with any simple way
I have the same problem used all guides and followed the videos. simply it doesn't work. In the beginig it used to say CID Incorrect then after making the Goldcard, it doesn't give me any response and just goes back to the original bootloading screen after saying image not found for like 3-4 times. Please help with any simple way
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In my experience, the "No image!" error is experienced when you have the SD card formatted as FAT16 rather than FAT32. If you used your phone to format the card then this might have happened (I think it defaults to FAT16 when the card is 2GB or less - I hope someone else can confirm this)
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Finally it worked after trying soooo many guides and videos I used this simple direct one http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/ and it worked. But to be frank with you it looks like the issue is the SD card itself, not all SD card accepts the Goldcard process. My last attempt after trying 4 different cards I pulled my camera card and I said this is the last trial and it worked although it is SanDisk same I tried with 3 before and I even tried Toshiba brand. Any ways thank you all you are the best to help now I moving to next step S-Off
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mmm how can do
S-OFF your Desire using Revolutionary.
http://revolutionary.io/
Conquered the same problem
Hello there,
I ran into the same problem yesterday. My desire was double bricked haha. At first I had my Desire to the level that I could only get into the Fastbootmode, the Bootloader and the Recovery by using faulty downgrade software. Then I got the great idea to use some RUU's and I managed to brick the phone to the level you're at right now. I managed to solve this problem by using the official 2.3 upgrade RUU from HTC (you can download this at the HTCdev website). Still want to jump in the custom rom pool? Use the Revolutionary root&S-OFF tool.
Hope I helped
i try this but he show me waiting for device"it did n detect my device in this situation"
also the alpharev 1.8 he didnt reconised my device
Do you want to tease us? Why creating two threads about the exact same problem:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456619
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i know but i need your help
green0tech said:
i try this but he show me waiting for device"it did n detect my device in this situation"
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Install htc sync for the drivers then uninstall the application and try again
dosnt work "waiting for device "
How to creat a goldcard with fastboot mode only because i cant start my device and put developement mod
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
green0tech said:
i know but i need your help
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That's no reason for creating two threads. If anybody can help you and sees your thread, he will answer you, no matter you created one or two threads. Furthermore, answers might be posted double or even more and you can be confused by that and do something wrong, which in the worst case bricks your phone.
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or.. or... or... you can look at the troubleshooting guide?
sorry and thanks
green0tech said:
How to creat a goldcard with fastboot mode only because i cant start my device and put developement mod
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http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
but the phone c ant start this methods demanding USB Debugging
so the adb cant reconised my phone
nobody around who can create it for you?... any android or windows phone
or boot phone to recovery and try adb
adb shell
cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
can i creat a goldcard with an another htc phone ?
yes as goldcard is related to the sd card not phone
how i can creat a gold card or read sd cards cid with the nokia c3
Hi, trying to fix my Wildfire and i've got a bit stuck.
It currently won't boot and hangs on the vodafone bootlogo, eventually after a long wait says "SORRY: Process system is not repsonding".
BUZZ PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.80.0002
MICROP-0622
TOUCH PANEL-AMTEL224_16ab
RADIO-3.35.15.31
I can up+power boot and have tried repeatedly to RECOVER and CLEAR STORAGE
but this sees the same result. From what i've gleemed from reading alot of posts and trying numerous things I can't S-OFF as I can't boot.
Only thing that appears to make a difference is running an RUU once vodafone logo comes up and then the phone will go into bootloader but I am getting Errors.
Tried a few versions :
RUU_Bee_Alltel_WWE_1.07.671.2_Radio_1.00.00.1001_NV_Alltel_2_60_NoCNV_release_152081_signed.exe
RUU_Buzz_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.22.405.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_160191_signed.exe
RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.31_release_130814_signed.exe
None of these have actually worked yet and give me various errors. Most progress so far is with error [131] Customer ID Error, which I believe is because I'm not using the correct version.
So any help with which version I should use would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers
This might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472537
MANCHESTER together UNITED forever
Stay clear of the Bee RUU. The Bee is a different phone compared to the Buzz (Wildfire) and you might end up damaging your phone more. For Error 131, you will need to create a Goldcard. Guide can be found in the link posted above (Pt 3) by sly.
Glad to see you here 3xeno,reassuring to see you pop in every now and then to still help. Many just up and leave without looking back, hope your well master Yoda
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your best bet is to use the goldcard and upgrade to hboot 1.01.0001 (think thats it.) so then you can use revolutionary to s-off
Thankyou all for your replys.
I too think the answer is to create a gold card.
But as I said in my post the reason for trying to flash is that i CAN'T boot and i believe having read numerous guides on making a goldcard you need to be able to boot.
Is there a way to make a gold card without booting or do I need to look at a different solution/method?
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Thankyou all for your replys.
I too think the answer is to create a gold card.
But as I said in my post the reason for trying to flash is that i CAN'T boot and i believe having read numerous guides on making a goldcard you need to be able to boot.
Is there a way to make a gold card without booting or do I need to look at a different solution/method?
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gold card is created on sdcard i think,so use a usb card reader hooked up to pc to create the gold card.
A Goldcard is indeed created on the microSD but you need the phone booted and connected to get the CID to created the godlcard
Unless there is another way to get CID then I don't think this is going to be possible. I did ready about mtty.exe but I don't know how to use it or if it is also possible without the phone being once again booted
Thanks for trying to help, all input is appreciated
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A Goldcard is indeed created on the microSD but you need the phone booted and connected to get the CID to created the goldcard
Unless there is another way to get CID then I don't think this is going to be possible. I did ready about mtty.exe but I don't know how to use it or if it is also possible without the phone being once again booted
Thanks for trying to help, all input is appreciated
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I'm pretty sure you can do a data reset from HBOOT:
Using the Volume UP + DOWN keys, scroll down to DATA RESET and select it using the POWER button. I'm not sure if it is exactly called DATA RESET, might be FACTORY RESET or something along those lines. When you select that, doesn't it reset everything?
Good luck
That's clear storage, I'm not sure but I think it formats the sd, i think to get to the stock recovery choose recovery from hboot then press vol up + power, there may be something in there to help but it's nowhere near as advanced as Cwm.
Is there any way the htcdev bootloader unlock could help?
I mean if you can get partial s-off with that then you can fastboot flash Cwm and wipe everything.
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Clear storage doesn't erase the SD card.
I know that, because when I go back to a sense ROM I install a fix (for the wallpapers and stuff) that requires me to Clear storage.
Oh, I've never done it before, what's it wipe then, just apps and App data?
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Scratch0805 said:
Oh, I've never done it before, what's it wipe then, just apps and App data?
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Pretty much the same thing as Data wipe/Factory reset in CWM.
Delets the /data partition (Not sure about sdext though)
Well tried a few more things and still no advancement...
Can't create a gold card because I ...
Can't get me CID because I ...
Can't boot ...
Any ideas ? ?
Normally, it should be solved by flashing a Vodafone RUU, but I cant seem to find one for the Wildfire...
Anyway, one more suggestion, have you tried rooting your device via Unrevoked from the HBoot menu itself? If that does work out, you can get Clockworkmod Recovery which should help in flashing a generic ROM. Guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824396
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Glad to see you here 3xeno,reassuring to see you pop in every now and then to still help. Many just up and leave without looking back, hope your well master Yoda
MANCHESTER together UNITED forever
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All great mate