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Goldcard GB

Im new to this stuff, but Im just curious has anyone tried a goldcard to downgrade the GB OTA to froyo to get root and then flash the rooted GB rom? From what Im understanding from other place the goldcard will make it so the RUU version doesnt matter? So maybe, that will work? If I had an evo I didnt care if it got stuck on GB I would try it but my evo is for daily use and I dont want to be stuck on GB without root!

if ur phone is already s-off go and try it. you cant get stuck on gb if ur s-off. u can just flash amon_ra pc36img n then flash any rom u want. try it out n let us know. i would try but don't kn ow how to make a goldcard

{ParanoiA} said:
if ur phone is already s-off go and try it. you cant get stuck on gb if ur s-off. u can just flash amon_ra pc36img n then flash any rom u want. try it out n let us know. i would try but don't kn ow how to make a goldcard
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Well, I was thinking use a gold card to make hboot accept an older version RUU for the people who are already stuck and then they could root and flash the rooted GB rom?

What is a gold card
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leo72793 said:
What is a gold card
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[HOWTO] Create a GoldCard - Bypassing the RUU/SPL CID check to Root/Downgrade

Thank you Smidley! I didnt get the notification fast enough!

Hmm. Good thought. I am going to try to do this to the EVO.
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leo72793 said:
Hmm. Good thought. I am going to try to do this to the EVO.
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Please let me know as soon as you try it what happened? I have suggested this in alot of other places and I would like to be able to tell them if it works or not!

alil2cul4u said:
Please let me know as soon as you try it what happened? I have suggested this in alot of other places and I would like to be able to tell them if it works or not!
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i sure will

alil2cul4u said:
Please let me know as soon as you try it what happened? I have suggested this in alot of other places and I would like to be able to tell them if it works or not!
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Unfortunately, I can't complete this (phone came with 2.3.3) as the third step fails, /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/ci does not exist on the device.
edit: some more poking shows that it's mmc2. the path to the cid is /sys/devices/platform/msm_sdcc.2/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:b368/cid
edit2: FAILED (remote: 43 main version check fail)
Looks like the goldcard can't bypass this check.

ive tried both cid reading lines and they fail epicly. help??

newalker91 said:
That's because on the Evo its mmc2, and I've already tried using this method in dozens of ways and none of them will work. It'll always fail the signature check.
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Well, no, it passes the signature check as I tried a 2.2 RUU. The issue is that it fails the version check, so nothing has been accomplished.

They are doing something similar with the Desire HD, takes more than just a gold card though...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233

i wish i had an evo to try this goldcard method on haha i have a goldcard that ive used on like 4 or 5 of my friends inspires, theoretically it seems like it should work as long as we replace the pd98img with a pc36img of the 3.70.651.1 build then run all the same commands, right?

so i format the sd card, and it becomes to need format, is this normal?

leo72793 said:
so i format the sd card, and it becomes to need format, is this normal?
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try using this little gem here uses the mmc2 like the evo
[GoldCard Maker] SimpleGoldCard - GoldCardTool Tweak to work with HTC Inspire
yeh it says inspire but ya know ssdd, same shiz different device..

frickinjerms said:
try using this little gem here uses the mmc2 like the evo
[GoldCard Maker] SimpleGoldCard - GoldCardTool Tweak to work with HTC Inspire
yeh it says inspire but ya know ssdd, same shiz different device..
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that works so much better!!!
trying it with pc36img.zip
got it to ALMOST allow downgrading, trying a custom.zip file now
Got it to say file is older or something. But nope, only dont work

[Q] trouble flashing the express 3.4.2

trying to flash the express 3.4.2 but the rom wont install. i read on the thread should try using an updated hboot but my question is how do you update hboot? if thats what i have to do

a.k.a.jus.cuz said:
trying to flash the express 3.4.2 but the rom wont install. i read on the thread should try using an updated hboot but my question is how do you update hboot? if thats what i have to do
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Are you rooted?,are you S-OFF or S-ON on the bootloader?if your rooted you should'nt have a problem installing the rom,you dont have to update your hboot.You might however need to partition your sd card,some roms require it,to work correctly.

Diablo67 said:
Are you rooted?,are you S-OFF or S-ON on the bootloader?if your rooted you should'nt have a problem installing the rom,you dont have to update your hboot.You might however need to partition your sd card,some roms require it,to work correctly.
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I am rooted and I am s-off. I also did partition my sd card before attempting to flash the ROM. the partition I did was swap size 32mb - 1024. And upgraded from ext2 to ext3 if that makes a difference. when I try to flash the ROM it says installation aborted. If it has nothing to do with hboot can it be the zip file than?

a.k.a.jus.cuz said:
I am rooted and I am s-off. I also did partition my sd card before attempting to flash the ROM. the partition I did was swap size 32mb - 1024. And upgraded from ext2 to ext3 if that makes a difference. when I try to flash the ROM it says installation aborted. If it has nothing to do with hboot can it be the zip file than?
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Did you check the MD5sum to make sure they match,your file could be corrupted.

How do I check md5sum. And if the file is corrupted is there a fix for it? Sorry I'm new to root and Android coming from Apple which is like two different worlds so I'm still learning somethings

a.k.a.jus.cuz said:
How do I check md5sum. And if the file is corrupted is there a fix for it? Sorry I'm new to root and Android coming from Apple which is like two different worlds so I'm still learning somethings
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https://market.android.com/details?id=com.fab.md5
Use this app
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Ok cool ill check it out. Thanks much dude

a.k.a.jus.cuz said:
Ok cool ill check it out. Thanks much dude
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Also if you still get a bad flash just download again. Use wifi at least
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[Q] Rock solid ROM required to enable sale. Any suggestions

After trying several different ROMs (mainly Sense 1.9 up to 3.5) and 3 different memory cards I am still having reliability problems with my Desire. The main problem is now and again I press the wake button and nothing. The power button doesnt even work I have to take the battery out and reset.
I also get a fair bit of lag, especially with incoming calls, even after having a play with Daemon Controller settings.
I can just about live with it but as I am likely to want to sell the phone soon i was wondering if anyone could recommend the most solid ROM. Preferably one that doesn't use an EXT3/4 partition as it could possibly be running apps from this that's causing the problem. I'm not bothered about Sense either.
I am currently running AceSMod007 v42, Recovery 4EXT v2.2.7 RC6, Stock HBoot.
The easier it is to install the better and even if its vanilla android I'm not bothered. I just don't want any comebacks when I sell it as the phone has caused me enough headaches.
ps Is a new battery likely to help or is that clutching at straws?

Put it back to stock like it used to be. That will eliminate or at least lessen the possibility of buyer comebacks caused by buggy custom roms. If the buyer wants it rooted, he/she should do it themselves.

How do you do that exactly?
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Reflash the Froyo RUU which you can pick up at www.shippedroms.com, or the Gingerbread RUU which you can find at www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads.
Good luck!

plinders said:
Reflash the Froyo RUU which you can pick up at www.shippedroms.com, or the Gingerbread RUU which you can find at www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads.
Good luck!
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Thanks! Can I flash that straight over any ROM? and does that mean it won't be rooted anymore either?

Steveh8204 said:
Thanks! Can I flash that straight over any ROM? and does that mean it won't be rooted anymore either?
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I haven't done it personally but I believe you can flash it over as long as the phone is on stock hboot which I think it is. If you are s-off, you may need to flash a downgrader from alpharev. (Can anyone confirm this is required for stock hboot? I had the impression it's only for cm7r2 and oxygen hboots.)
You'll lose root and s-off (if you s-offed your device before). Make sure you chose the right RUU for your phone.

stankyou said:
Can anyone confirm this is required for stock hboot? I had the impression it's only for cm7r2 and oxygen hboots.
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Only r2 hboots.

I think I might have to give it a try as my phone is very unreliable now as it keeps just switching off and won't reset unless I pull the battery. Happens about once a day.
Do I flash it through recovery as usual?

Also, if you want a solid rom, you can't get much more solid than Cyanogenmod. It's actually more stable than the stock rom for my part. Another option is MIUI, but the iPhone-like interface might be a bother.

Thanks, do you mean CyanogenMod-7 for Desire GSM V7.0.3 rom as the download link was broken when I checked?

Steveh8204 said:
Thanks, do you mean CyanogenMod-7 for Desire GSM V7.0.3 rom as the download link was broken when I checked?
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You're selling the phone. Stick to your original plan.
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Possibly not for another 6-8 weeks so I don't fancy returning to Stock and still having problems and having to mess about getting it S-Off and rooted again.
And to be fair if it wasn't randomly switching itself off I might consider hanging on to it longer as when it works properly its a pretty decent phone, I just cant live with the unreliablility.

So has anyone got a link for the CM Rom?

Steveh8204 said:
I don't fancy returning to Stock and still having problems and having to mess about getting it S-Off and rooted again.
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If this is the way it turns out, I think you should start considering RMA.
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Look in desire android development it should be there
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Ok thanks, just a couple of things though, what is RMA and how do I flash the stock? can I do it through 4Ext recovery and do I need to wipe anything first?

http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&sourc...jLn2Aw&usg=AFQjCNH-nCOyaY1Gor2f_Iah8MF8Wxwjbg
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jmcclue said:
http://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&sourc...jLn2Aw&usg=AFQjCNH-nCOyaY1Gor2f_Iah8MF8Wxwjbg
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Thats CM official page
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Steveh8204 said:
Ok thanks, just a couple of things though, what is RMA and how do I flash the stock? can I do it through 4Ext recovery and do I need to wipe anything first?
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Consult Bortak's guide on that, I'm not writing it over again here.
RMA is a warranty claim.
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Steveh8204 said:
Ok thanks, just a couple of things though, what is RMA and how do I flash the stock? can I do it through 4Ext recovery and do I need to wipe anything first?
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Go to desire android development then go into stickies everything u need to know will be there and thank OP if they helped
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HTC Desire doesn't take most Custom ROMs

My HTC Desire "breaks" most times I'm trying to install a Custom ROM.
The only ROM that has worked so far was Sandvold Beta 0.11.
I've also tried: D-Sense 4.0 Alpha 0.4, Cool 3D Runny v7.
Every time I flash those ROMs via Clockwork Mod Touch 5.8.0.2, the installation process finishes without any problems, but when I reboot the phone it hangs at the ROMs boot screen forever (not the HTC screen).
I have a GSM Desire (Bravo) S-OFF, Stock Hboot 6.93.1002, PVT1, Radio 5.11.05.27
I hope someone can help me as I'd love to have the Desire running ICS and some kind of HTC Sense...
Thanks in advance for any help.
land.apfel

land.apfel said:
The only ROM that has worked so far was Sandvold Beta 0.11.
I've also tried: D-Sense 4.0 Alpha 0.4, Cool 3D Runny v7.
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Sd-ext configuration?

I'm a bit ashamed to say, but how do I find out what my SD-Ext configuration is?
I haven't changed it, so I assume it's standard...
PS: I have now tried MIUI Android 2.4.13 which (wait for it) worked!!
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Most Sense roms require ext partition as they store their data there because of the limited internal memory Desire has. No roms that have ext in their requirements will work this way.
Find some guides on how to partition you SD-card.

OK, I have created a 1GiB sd-ext with ClockworkMod and both ROMs install but they still don't want to boot.
I've checked the SD card in a PC and there is a 1GiB ext3 partition at the end of the card.
What am I doing wrong?
land.apfel

land.apfel said:
both ROMs install but they still don't want to boot.
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What both roms? I see one rom and one unusable pile of binary data at this point
Have you downloaded the versions for stock hboot?

erklat said:
What both roms? I see one rom and one unusable pile of binary data at this point
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Well that's true ;-)
But I'd still love to try Sense 4.0.
erklat said:
Have you downloaded the versions for stock hboot?
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I think so. Both say they're installing the Stock HBOOT version.
land.apfel
EDIT: Cool3D always installs CDMA while I have a GSM phone.

land.apfel said:
Well that's true ;-)
But I'd still love to try Sense 4.0.
I think so. Both say they're installing the Stock HBOOT version.
land.apfel
EDIT: Cool3D always installs CDMA while I have a GSM phone.
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It asks to install CDMA or not you must press the x button and it won't install CDMA files
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What do I have to press? It doesn't ask me at all, it just does!

land.apfel said:
What do I have to press? It doesn't ask me at all, it just does!
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So I think your recovery is not 4ext touch, if it isn't install one and then try flashing the ROM again.
If I could help you, you can just go for the thanks button and hit it!!
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No, my recovery is not 4ext touch, I've been using CWM Touch 5.8.
So I'll see that I can bring 4ext onto my Desire
Is there anything else I have to pay attention to?
Sorry for all those n00b questions but it looks like I'm a bit inexperienced with the Desire as I only got Nexus phones (excluding the N1) until Wednesday...
land.apfel

land.apfel said:
No, my recovery is not 4ext touch, I've been using CWM Touch 5.8.
So I'll see that I can bring 4ext onto my Desire
Is there anything else I have to pay attention to?
Sorry for all those n00b questions but it looks like I'm a bit inexperienced with the Desire as I only got Nexus phones (excluding the N1) until Wednesday...
land.apfel
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For that you must download the 4ext recovery updater and follow the instructions there, (it needs internet connection to download the recovery)
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Thank you very much for your help, it's now working with 4Ext Touch Recovery
land.apfel
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[SOLUTION] So your Marvelc is refusing to flash a ROM

Okay I've been getting reports of roms not flashing right for the marvelc. So I set out for a solution and found one I believe. One issues with some roms, is that people have been doing it wrong since they got the phone. From Gsm recovery to even gsm roms. They used cmtd a very bad idea ect ect. So now, id like to present my method for fixing all of this. First, soff your hboot, then upgrade and unlock. install custom recovery and wipe all of the partitions. Then reboot to fastboot and flash the recovery posted bellow. Report back with any findings
http://goo.im/devs/simonsimons34/marvelc/cm9/tests/recovery.img

I was just wondering if you could give step by step instructions to flashing the recovery.img. File.

Download it. Rename to recovery.img. Place in the same directory as fastboot and adb.
Put your phone into fastboot (adb reboot bootloader).
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fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Simonsimons34 I have tried many things but this CWM actually let me flash a rom your great!! thanks so much and this worked for me

Glad to hear it this recovery has all the bugs with flashing and backups fixed so you should be good for the life of the phone
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Does this fixes the Hboot not looking for PGIMG.zip files?

RRRb50 said:
Does this fixes the Hboot not looking for PGIMG.zip files?
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No. A recovery can't fix HBOOT issue.

kalaker said:
No. A recovery can't fix HBOOT issue.
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Is there a way to fix that?
Cause it dosnt check now.

RRRb50 said:
Is there a way to fix that?
Cause it dosnt check now.
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Yes, but could you start another thread or link to a thread you've created. Let's keep this thread on-topic.

Isn't there a way to make it where it auto installs from hboot if so it'd help some ppl out ya know make it fool proof
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sakisa950 said:
Isn't there a way to make it where it auto installs from hboot if so it'd help some ppl out ya know make it fool proof
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brandonhun made one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27765833#post27765833
Give him a "Thanks" if it helps you out.

kalaker said:
brandonhun made one. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27765833#post27765833
Give him a "Thanks" if it helps you out.
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will it work with my problem and how to use it?

RRRb50 said:
will it work with my problem and how to use it?
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Put on the root of your SD card. Put your SD card into your phone. Reboot your phone into HBOOT.

kalaker said:
Put on the root of your SD card. Put your SD card into your phone. Reboot your phone into HBOOT.
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Tried that but didnt work.
When I go to HBOOT my mobile does not search for the PGIMG.zip files.
Is there a way to fix that?
I might make a thread if you say so.

RRRb50 said:
Tried that but didnt work.
When I go to HBOOT my mobile does not search for the PGIMG.zip files.
Is there a way to fix that?
I might make a thread if you say so.
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Yes, please make a thread. It's best to keep this one on-topic.

RRRb50 said:
Is there a way to fix that?
Cause it dosnt check now.
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Sorry to stray off-topic...
But you want to goldcard your sd card; that should help you with the old search engine
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1379543
Old Tut by Simon... 1-12 of s-off (OP) nets you a goldcard.
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so far i have managed to get unlocked BL and s-off. i have flashed some GB roms, those are nice, i like the performance gains. one problem tho, i have to take this phone back to uscc because it is a loaner opps cant seem to help myself. i downloaded a ruu for wildfire s a510c <---my device however when i run the exe i get an error?? any help would be nice tnx
file i d/l::::RUU_Marvel_C_US_Cellular_WWE_1.02.573.00_Radio_0.94.00.0824_NV_USC_1.27_0826_PRL15107_release_219163_signed

To flash the RUU, You must Relock the bootloader first.
I can't be much help on returning the phone to s-on, other than to tell you it would take an image (before you s-off'd) and some jtag kung-foo skills
Not something easy.
Rob
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insink71 said:
To flash the RUU, You must Relock the bootloader first.
I can't be much help on returning the phone to s-on, other than to tell you it would take an image (before you s-off'd) and some jtag kung-foo skills
Not something easy.
Rob
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thanks so much for youre reply i do know some jtag kung foo skills! heh and fourteen other chinese words... this is my first ever time with an htc device! i have managed to learn a lot so far, my other device was a sgs flashed that sucker more times than girls gone wild! i am however anxiously awaiting my sgsIII
with that said, rock on with youre android device hacking...
p.s the rom i have is a stock rooted rom, of course custom kernel i added too, i can fool the uscc store upon return of the device except the phone info on lock bar ect says virgin mobile, i think its cool, but its gonna be hard to pull that one off i think lol

If you flash the RUU for your carrier it will give you a stock rom kernel and recovery so it won't say virgin mobile
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