[Q] issues about DHD downgrading from 2.3.5 - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
I have tried to root my DHD which is on android 2.3.5, software 3.12 but failed downgrading the device
I have followed the tutorials (trying to make a goldcard etc). and I have checked my steps repeatedly so I dont think its my problem. Then I read some threads about the impossibility of downgrading from software number 3.12.
anyone help to clarify on this?

look here. it could be for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821

bfcs2004 said:
look here. it could be for you
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
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I need to do S-OFF first which means i need to downgrade but i cant downgrade. That tutorial doenst provide that.
thnx anyway.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Just follow this guide it works... After you have downgraded and s off you will be abel to root.

Can't you just officially unlock the bootloader now with htcdev.com? Why would you need to downgrade and do all that other stuff?

ozaghloul said:
Can't you just officially unlock the bootloader now with htcdev.com? Why would you need to downgrade and do all that other stuff?
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You can!? Last time i checked dhd wasn't supported..

mrxdst said:
You can!? Last time i checked dhd wasn't supported..
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It is there in the pull down menu ( http://htcdev.com/bootloader ). I didn't try to use it because I'm already rooted.

Unlocking via HTCDev.com is not recommended or necessary, just use AAHK and everythings fine.
You are really S-Off (Official "unlock" leaves your device S-On, it only let you edit some partition) and HTC doesnt recognize you using a Costum ROM etc.
If you unlock officially the register it and your warranty is gone until you lock it again
DN41

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trainedmoron said:
I need to do S-OFF first which means i need to downgrade but i cant downgrade. That tutorial doenst provide that.
thnx anyway.
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This method is fully automatic. Including the S-OFF.
Read carefully the instructions.
The only thing I had to do after the program was ENG S-OFF.
Necessary before programming the Radio.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
danq

bfcs2004 said:
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Necessary before programming the Radio.
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No Sir thats not true you can change radio without having eng s-off via pd98img.zip method.
DN41
Sent from my DHD @ ARHD 7.0.0

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HOWTO root and s-off the Desire HD on stock 2.3.3 ROM?

I am a noob on Desire HD... how can i root and s-off and install clockworkmod recovery on this phone with 2.3.3 stock rom without downgrading. is it possible?
Not possible, you need to downgrade.
Doesn't GingerBreak allow rooting without a downgrade?
Mr_JMM said:
Doesn't GingerBreak allow rooting without a downgrade?
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from the GingerBreak thread
AGAIN, THIS DOES NOT WORK ON S-ON DEVICES !
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Gingerbreak, from what I understand, will only provide temp root. And the code to disable S-ON does not work on HTC Gingerbread. So once you reboot, All changes are rolled back.
To install ClockworkMod Recovery its needed to downgrade, root, apply ENG/S-OFF, upgrade again (2.3 strangely does not restore S-ON), Gingerbreak (If your lucky and it works), flash recovery.
EDIT: I need to start typing quicker, ghostofcain beat me to it.
I tried Gingerbreak at first. it worked. but with a reboot all of changes vanished!
is there any way to first S-Off the phone and then use the Gingerbreak without the Downgrading... Downgrading is truely a pain in the ass!
If you have lost S-OFF (back to S-ON) then no, you will have to downgrade first.
Not helping much....
No offence but I read these forums all the time and its a bit tiring when someone asks a questions and they only get half an answer and not a very helpful one at that.
Ok so you can't root the DHD running stock 2.3.3 without downgrading first.
So how about pointing the people in need of help in the right direction then?!
How do you downgrade? Is it possible?
Moadeeb77 said:
How do you downgrade?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Moadeeb77 said:
Is it possible?
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Yes - See above.
Moadeeb77 said:
So how about pointing the people in need of help in the right direction then?!
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Ok, May I direct your attention to the development forum (use the links top left) and the forum rules - Rule 1 = Search before posting.
Moadeeb77 said:
No offence but I read these forums all the time and its a bit tiring when someone asks a questions and they only get half an answer and not a very helpful one at that.
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Offence taken. A question was asked and answered.
I had to search the forum to get you that link. You could have done that too. See Forum Rule #1.
pymebrahimi said:
I tried Gingerbreak at first. it worked. but with a reboot all of changes vanished!
is there any way to first S-Off the phone and then use the Gingerbreak without the Downgrading... Downgrading is truely a pain in the ass!
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Its worth the pain mate;-)
I do downgrading , and everything else. But now when i start system update , I don't have 2.3.3 , i can only upgrade to 2.2.1 . What to do ?
I just got a Desire HD and upgraded from 2.1 to 2.3.3 with build number 2.36.408.8
silly question (even know i know the answer)
Do i have to downgrade to root my desire hd???
delevic said:
I do downgrading , and everything else. But now when i start system update , I don't have 2.3.3 , i can only upgrade to 2.2.1 . What to do ?
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better use custom rom from Development thread, far better than stock 2.3.3
pahildo said:
I just got a Desire HD and upgraded from 2.1 to 2.3.3 with build number 2.36.408.8
silly question (even know i know the answer)
Do i have to downgrade to root my desire hd???
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Yes
Mr_JMM said:
Doesn't GingerBreak allow rooting without a downgrade?
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GingerBreak ????? what's that? a sequel to Prison Break?????
metallics said:
GingerBreak ????? what's that? a sequel to Prison Break?????
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This is it http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765
what's the reason you don't want to downgrade?
Not sure if this has been said or not but:
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-hd/
It's as easy as "download, run" and it works brilliantly!
I suggest you just boot a Ubuntu Live CD (it's not as bad as it sounds, I actually liked it the first time I tried it and now I have it installed by my Windows) and just run the command:
wget http://droid.neolobster.com/roms/aahk-25102011.zip && unzip aahk-25102011.zip && sudo ./hack-ace.sh
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in terminal, press "1" and be afk for 5 mins.
Doesn't erase your data, doesn't format your phone, doesn't downgrade your Android OS. It...it just works!
Good luck with it
Advanced Ace Hack Kit worked great for me on my inspire 4g!
joemanbui said:
Advanced Ace Hack Kit worked great for me on my inspire 4g!
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This worked great for me as well, took about 5 minutes.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

[Q] Downgrading 2.3.5 to rootable version

I recently completed HTC's latest (Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.0) update on my DHD but I've decided to go down the root and custom ROM road now. The first task I need to complete is a downgrade to a rootable version.
I was following jkoljo's [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405 and I've completed all the steps in Section 1 and 2b, with all commands executing without error, but I'm still not seeing the temproot '#' prompt (it stays '$') and therefore I cannot proceed with Section 3 and complete the downgrade.
Does anyone know if there is any reason why the same instructions would not work for 2.3.5?
Software Information:
Code:
Android version
2.3.5
HTC Sense Version
3.0
Software Number
3.12.405.1
Kernel version
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
Baseband version
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Build Number
3.12.405.1 CL199157 release-keys
The three attachments are screenshots of the output of a re-attempt I did.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Just use this. aahk. It has support for 3.12.405.1 now.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium
Not working aahk ...
I don't think you need to downgrade if you just use the adb way of rooting. It is a universal one so you can push superuser.apk and run an exploit to get root working. Search on xda for tutorials and i hope you'll find them.
Tried AAHK and it worked a charm.
For the record I think the issue may have been that I hadn't set up a goldcard. I was 99% sure my phone was unbranded and I didn't need one
Successfully...
downgraded
rooted
S-OFFed
super wiped
Android Revolution HD ROM installed
Data and Apps restored via MyBackup Pro
Sweet
Thanks for your responses folks.
How to working? S-off 3.12.405 ?
aahk-13012012 not working
No succes with aahk
S-off not possible
After reboot tries to load image PD98IMG.zip, doesn't work
Can't downgrade
Desire HD
Android version 2.3.5
HTC Sense version 3.0
Software 3.12.405.1
Unlocked phone with HTCDev and worked!
What to do to install another rom?
got exactly the same problem, did you ever get a fix, would be grateful if you could share it, thanks
mcbainc said:
got exactly the same problem, did you ever get a fix, would be grateful if you could share it, thanks
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mweegels said:
No succes with aahk
S-off not possible
After reboot tries to load image PD98IMG.zip, doesn't work
Can't downgrade
Desire HD
Android version 2.3.5
HTC Sense version 3.0
Software 3.12.405.1
Unlocked phone with HTCDev and worked!
What to do to install another rom?
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If unlocked with htcdev you need to relock and then run aahk, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486839&page=3
AAHK is a universal, ONE CLICK tool. It does everything on its own, all you need to do is follow the guide in the thread and in the effen manual.
If you can't find the effen manual or the start code, you're probably better off not rooting at all.
If you run into a problem while running AAHK, you have most likely used a tool (read HTCdev unlock). Use that same tool to re-lock bootloader, then run AAHK as explained above. AAHK supports the latest Ace firmware released by HTC, so yes, 3.12 is supported.
If you still run into an issue, you can seek help at the irc support chan for AAHK.
AAHK Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
AAHK irc chan: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#aahkSupport
not work AAHK for 3.12.405.1
s-on or s-off nothing changed.
where i can find AAHK? The thread is closed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
Search a advanced "ace hack kit attn1" on gille and you will find it
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
I'm sorry, but i don't understand, what is gille
mrjhnn said:
I'm sorry, but i don't understand, what is gille
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He meant Google.
Sent from a dream.
Teichopsia said:
He meant Google.
Sent from a dream.
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Yeap, I understand. Thank you too.
hello. is my first attempt to root.
I just tried to root my phone but i have 3.12.405.1 verios of Android and Advanced Ace Hack Kit show me:
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3.12.405.1
This verios of Android Cannot use the hack hit at this time.
You can downgrade if you like, the rerun the hack step.
WARNING: THIS WILL WIPE DATA"
My question is : what I do in this situation ?? i can downgrade my phone whit this tool(aahk) ?? or i have to use ather program ???
galacticu said:
hello. is my first attempt to root.
I just tried to root my phone but i have 3.12.405.1 verios of Android and Advanced Ace Hack Kit show me:
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3.12.405.1
This verios of Android Cannot use the hack hit at this time.
You can downgrade if you like, the rerun the hack step.
WARNING: THIS WILL WIPE DATA"
My question is : what I do in this situation ?? i can downgrade my phone whit this tool(aahk) ?? or i have to use ather program ???
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No one answered in the other thread?
Before continuing, make sure the hack kit supports that version of android that you have.
After you have done that, yes, the hack kit will downgrade your os version. That's the way it works.
But if you are asking that question, I suggest for you to read the thread and the manual. And do a search in either the dhd or inspire section, I can't remember which, there was a member who posted each step and was helped all the way. You can use that as a guide in addition to readen the hack kit instructions and effen manual.
Sent from a dream.
Does it for you?
djolebih said:
AAHK is a universal, ONE CLICK tool. It does everything on its own, all you need to do is follow the guide in the thread and in the effen manual.
If you can't find the effen manual or the start code, you're probably better off not rooting at all.
If you run into a problem while running AAHK, you have most likely used a tool (read HTCdev unlock). Use that same tool to re-lock bootloader, then run AAHK as explained above. AAHK supports the latest Ace firmware released by HTC, so yes, 3.12 is supported.
If you still run into an issue, you can seek help at the irc support chan for AAHK.
AAHK Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
AAHK irc chan: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#aahkSupport
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So I won't have to do anything but sit back and watch AAHK do its thing? Last time I tried to do it I had to go into HBOOT and had no idea what to do to downgrade it. Please get back to me ,
Thanks
In a sense yes, but first make sure you read the effin manual thoroughly.

[Q] AAHK Failed..

hi folks,
i've just got a DHD from one of my friend which may or may not got the 2.3.5 originally. (could through update).. and then i decide to use AAHK in order to downgrade it ,root it so that it would be able to flash custom ROMS.
however, my machine DID downgrade to 2.2(maybe) and sucessfully got into the system,after couple settings, it continues to downgrade i guess? finally it says success etc. and i'd decide to turn to the HBOOT menu and discover.
what the AAHK DID changed is that the HBOOT Version changed to 0.85.0024 instead of 2.XX originally. and of course the date change as well, also the recovery was installed.
However, whatsmore worth notice is that it's still SHIP S-ON. I'd decide to ignore it and tried to turn on the device. but it stays at the first screen, which is the HTC one. moreover, i've decide to wipe data and cache in order to test again, fail.
furthermore, i've tried to flash one of my 4.0.3 ROMs and the machine replied success whereas the reboot also remain at the HTC screen .
Help Help Help!
kzssc said:
hi folks,
i've just got a DHD from one of my friend which may or may not got the 2.3.5 originally. (could through update).. and then i decide to use AAHK in order to downgrade it ,root it so that it would be able to flash custom ROMS.
however, my machine DID downgrade to 2.2(maybe) and sucessfully got into the system,after couple settings, it continues to downgrade i guess? finally it says success etc. and i'd decide to turn to the HBOOT menu and discover.
what the AAHK DID changed is that the HBOOT Version changed to 0.85.0024 instead of 2.XX originally. and of course the date change as well, also the recovery was installed.
However, whatsmore worth notice is that it's still SHIP S-ON. I'd decide to ignore it and tried to turn on the device. but it stays at the first screen, which is the HTC one. moreover, i've decide to wipe data and cache in order to test again, fail.
furthermore, i've tried to flash one of my 4.0.3 ROMs and the machine replied success whereas the reboot also remain at the HTC screen .
Help Help Help!
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Ok, let's just start from the beginning: The Hack didn´t fail, you in fact did to follow the instructions in the manual.
1) The downgrade from the 2.3.5 android version is always done to a 2.3.3 android version and 2.1 sense version. A froyo RUU will definetely mess your bootloader.
2) the downgrade is not the whole process but the first part. Once the downgrade is done you should have run the kit again to gain S-OFF and Root.
3) If you are S-ON you can't install a custom recovery, so there's something that is not correct in what you say.
4) Then u say that the device stays at the splash screen and that is HTC ONE, if you phone is the ONE you can´t use the Kit as it is just for ACE (Inspire / DHD).
5) Again, If you are S-ON you CAN´T flash a custom rom...
My advice is that u flash the RUU the Hack Kit used to do the downgrade, run it again and then, run the Hack Kit in order to gain S-OFF and Root. But this time, please follow the instructions in the effen manual....
no no... okay. its my problem of phrasing the sentense..
well.. i donno.. but the fact is i'm able to get into the recovery.. and my phone is definitely DHD..(sorry about my sentence)
and i tried to connect to the computer and redo the AAHK,,but the AAHK just don't recognises my phone 'cause it's the USB debugging is not on..(i'm not able to get in the system, i just use the fastboot..)
kzssc said:
no no... okay. its my problem of phrasing the sentense..
well.. i donno.. but the fact is i'm able to get into the recovery.. and my phone is definitely DHD..(sorry about my sentence)
and i tried to connect to the computer and redo the AAHK,,but the AAHK just don't recognises my phone 'cause it's the USB debugging is not on..(i'm not able to get in the system, i just use the fastboot..)
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If you factory reset the device then you won´t have usb debugging...hit the IRC Channel and we will lend u a hand...
find the address in the thread....
glevitan said:
Ok, let's just start from the beginning: The Hack didn´t fail, you in fact did to follow the instructions in the manual.
1) The downgrade from the 2.3.5 android version is always done to a 2.3.3 android version and 2.1 sense version. A froyo RUU will definetely mess your bootloader.
2) the downgrade is not the whole process but the first part. Once the downgrade is done you should have run the kit again to gain S-OFF and Root.
3) If you are S-ON you can't install a custom recovery, so there's something that is not correct in what you say.
4) Then u say that the device stays at the splash screen and that is HTC ONE, if you phone is the ONE you can´t use the Kit as it is just for ACE (Inspire / DHD).
5) Again, If you are S-ON you CAN´T flash a custom rom...
My advice is that u flash the RUU the Hack Kit used to do the downgrade, run it again and then, run the Hack Kit in order to gain S-OFF and Root. But this time, please follow the instructions in the effen manual....
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um.. thanks for the advice.. and.. how can i flash the RUU? sorry that i haven't done this before, would u mind to teach me for a bit?..
kzssc said:
um.. thanks for the advice.. and.. how can i flash the RUU? sorry that i haven't done this before, would u mind to teach me for a bit?..
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Hit the IRC Channel...
glevitan said:
Ok, let's just start from the beginning: The Hack didn´t fail, you in fact did to follow the instructions in the manual.
1) The downgrade from the 2.3.5 android version is always done to a 2.3.3 android version and 2.1 sense version. A froyo RUU will definetely mess your bootloader.
2) the downgrade is not the whole process but the first part. Once the downgrade is done you should have run the kit again to gain S-OFF and Root.
3) If you are S-ON you can't install a custom recovery, so there's something that is not correct in what you say.
4) Then u say that the device stays at the splash screen and that is HTC ONE, if you phone is the ONE you can´t use the Kit as it is just for ACE (Inspire / DHD).
5) Again, If you are S-ON you CAN´T flash a custom rom...
My advice is that u flash the RUU the Hack Kit used to do the downgrade, run it again and then, run the Hack Kit in order to gain S-OFF and Root. But this time, please follow the instructions in the effen manual....
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um.. i think i get into the IRC thing..... sorry that i'm a newcomer.. who are you btw?
kzssc said:
um.. i think i get into the IRC thing..... sorry that i'm a newcomer.. who are you btw?
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In the IRC? glevitan...you will find me easily. If not any of the guys there will lend u a hand...
glevitan said:
In the IRC? glevitan...you will find me easily. If not any of the guys there will lend u a hand...
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um.. which one are you in? i've searched several.. but couldn't find u, i'll stick with u since u r experiencedXD. thanks thanks thanks
kzssc said:
um.. which one are you in? i've searched several.. but couldn't find u, i'll stick with u since u r experiencedXD. thanks thanks thanks
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Try this one....
webchat.freenode.net

I need an advice for a way to downgrade my HTC desire

Hi guys, I know there are a lot of posts about this , and thats the reason I write new one. I read them all, not only from this forum but from few more in the internet. What I need to know is - what is the safest and easiest ( I know its not easy ) way to downgrade my DHD with 3.12.405.1 software version to convinient one , so I can S-off, root and change my rom. I read about a lot of tools , 2-3 ways of doing it , but because of different problems like broken links, lack of support on the posts I decided to ask for your help here . Whats the way to do this - using AAHC, using this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424023) made me confused what is this platform-tools directory and some other things in it. So , I am ready for giving you a few beers ( I am sure other people too) if you explain me which sites or ways are these what I (and other users) should use
Cmon , doesnt any1 did this in the near future and show me what he used , thats all I need, no explains no nothing ?
You should try the official bootloader unlock from HTCDev : http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
Follow the instructions, unlock your bootloader. Then flash a custom recovery image like clockworkmod from Fastboot using "Fastboot flash recovery [recovery_image]" from command line.
Boot into bootloader by pressing the Vol down and Power button to get into the Bootloader and then select Recovery.
Install the zip of whatever ROM you want from the recovery then.
beerfly said:
Cmon , doesnt any1 did this in the near future and show me what he used , thats all I need, no explains no nothing ?
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Use AAHK. In short, run once to downgrade and a second time to S-OFF, flash custom recovery and and root. Make sure you read the entire manual.
The HTCDEV method gives you fewer ROM options and adds an extra flash step. It also is detectable so you can't go back to undetectable unroot, making warranty unrecoverable.
beerfly said:
Cmon , doesnt any1 did this in the near future and show me what he used , thats all I need, no explains no nothing ?
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try reading the forum its there for all to see ................................
beerfly said:
Hi guys, I know there are a lot of posts about this , and thats the reason I write new one. I read them all, not only from this forum but from few more in the internet. What I need to know is - what is the safest and easiest ( I know its not easy ) way to downgrade my DHD with 3.12.405.1 software version to convinient one , so I can S-off, root and change my rom. I read about a lot of tools , 2-3 ways of doing it , but because of different problems like broken links, lack of support on the posts I decided to ask for your help here . Whats the way to do this - using AAHC, using this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424023) made me confused what is this platform-tools directory and some other things in it. So , I am ready for giving you a few beers ( I am sure other people too) if you explain me which sites or ways are these what I (and other users) should use
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If u simply want to change ur rom or just root it u can do it with a software called rootme.Google it n u will find it.i hv tested it on 3.12 version but doesnt work on 3.13 version.once rooted install rom manager app from the market and flash a recovery within the app. Thn reboot into recovery using the same app. Now install whtever zip format rom u want. But if u want s-off thn u need to downgrade coz non of the softwares support the current version. Download a ruu of the software version u want to downgrade to on your computer run it n ur phone will be flashed to that version thn u can use softwares like ATM or easy s-off by jyoko..
P.s u can fibd the ruu on goo.im or just google for thm but remember if ur phone came with a gingerbread on it flash it with a Gingerbread ruu but if it came it Froyo u can flash any RUU.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium
Thanks a lot for the help, I am going to start now and see what will happen .
Actually , I think I am confused. All of you told me maybe 3-4 different ways. So I reconcidered what I need most and it is downgrade tool. The other things are easy for me. I just cant use lower version rom and start it because I cant find out if my phone was bought with froyo or GB. Thats my problem now - how to downgrade from 3.12.405.1 to rom that can be used for S-off , root and installing recovery :fingers-crossed: And at the end - I cant find a proper link to download Advanced Ace Hack Kit, the one from its site downloads the 96.8mb file and says :network error: .. wtf ?
beerfly said:
Actually , I think I am confused. All of you told me maybe 3-4 different ways. So I reconcidered what I need most and it is downgrade tool. The other things are easy for me. I just cant use lower version rom and start it because I cant find out if my phone was bought with froyo or GB. Thats my problem now - how to downgrade from 3.12.405.1 to rom that can be used for S-off , root and installing recovery :fingers-crossed: And at the end - I cant find a proper link to download Advanced Ace Hack Kit, the one from its site downloads the 96.8mb file and says :network error: .. wtf ?
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There is only ONE way to hack your device. The Advanced Ace Hack Kit (http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=74) That will S-OFF and root your device in almost one step.
HTCDEV tools is useless and will not give you full control over your device, besides leaving traces of the unlock in case you need to revert back to stock for warranty purposes.
Use the Hack Kit and if needed use the guide in my signature to have more information. :good:
glevitan said:
There is only ONE way to hack your device. The Advanced Ace Hack Kit (http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=74) That will S-OFF and root your device in almost one step.
HTCDEV tools is useless and will not give you full control over your device, besides leaving traces of the unlock in case you need to revert back to stock for warranty purposes.
Use the Hack Kit and if needed use the guide in my signature to have more information. :good:
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Yeah I run the AAHK but I got condused of so many menus there, I am afraid of bricking the device. Thats what I did - downloaded AAHK 12062012, extracted it, put the ROM file inside the folder in extracted files of AAHK. The I run it, input the password and its all connected. My phone is with fast boot of, debugging on and on charging only state . Whats the next I should do - there is nothing exactly shown. Should I press 1 and hack the device, should I use the downgrade to Froyo option .. I really got confused here. And I will tell you , I do not root or s-off or change recoverys, radios, kernels , roms for first time, I am flash junkie and this thing got me
Is there a way to find out if my device was with Froyo or GB when it was shipped ?
beerfly said:
Is there a way to find out if my device was with Froyo or GB when it was shipped ?
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There is BUT if you do end IP with a device that shipped with gb you will be in a world of hurt and you'll be back asking to fix your phone because you screwed the boot loader. Its simple DONT DOWNGRADE TO FROYO. there is no point or need. Just reread the manual until you get it.then run the hack kit
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There is BUT if you do end IP with a device that shipped with gb you will be in a world of hurt and you'll be back asking to fix your phone because you screwed the boot loader. Its simple DONT DOWNGRADE TO FROYO. there is no point or need. Just reread the manual until you get it.then run the hack kit
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I understand you mate, but I wanna change my ROM, so if I am gonna do it, I suppose I have to downgrade in order to S-off, root and install recovery . Am I right or its me that doesnt get it ? If you say to leave it with GB, so what option should I use in AAHK ?
The kit never downgrades you froyo. I think this is where you are confused. Downgrade doesn't mean froyo. It just means you will be on a older version.
Here's some info. When HTC released the sense 3.0 update(3.12.405) it patched up things so we cannot get root/soff etc. So the kit downgrades you back to sense 2.1 (2.50.405-this is still GB). Then you rerun to get soff.
You only need the 1 click option.
marsdta said:
The kit never downgrades you froyo. I think this is where you are confused. Downgrade doesn't mean froyo. It just means you will be on a older version.
Here's some info. When HTC released the sense 3.0 update(3.12.405) it patched up things so we cannot get root/soff etc. So the kit downgrades you back to sense 2.1 (2.50.405-this is still GB). Then you rerun to get soff.
You only need the 1 click option.
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Thanks mate ,you are close to deserve a beer from me if everything goes well.
beerfly said:
Thanks mate ,you are close to deserve a beer from me if everything goes well.
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You have to do nothing but read the manual. Do not use any other RUU to downgrade but the ones included in the Hack Kit. It will detect your OS version and prompt you to downgrade if needed. Gizmoe is right, the Hack Kit does not use FROYO RUU's anymore since the bootloader issue was detected.
Just make sure that you follow all the instructions. If you get stuck visit the IRC channel and we will lend you a hand. :good:
glevitan said:
You have to do nothing but read the manual. Do not use any other RUU to downgrade but the ones included in the Hack Kit. It will detect your OS version and prompt you to downgrade if needed. Gizmoe is right, the Hack Kit does not use FROYO RUU's anymore since the bootloader issue was detected.
Just make sure that you follow all the instructions. If you get stuck visit the IRC channel and we will lend you a hand. :good:
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gizmoe didn't even reply in this thread and he gets credit. Man he's pretty bad ass like that. Lmfao.
I remember those froyo days. It took us 3clicks to get soff. Now its just one. People have it easy now
marsdta said:
gizmoe didn't even reply in this thread and he gets credit. Man he's pretty bad ass like that. Lmfao.
I remember those froyo days. It took us 3clicks to get soff. Now its just one. People have it easy now
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hahaha Sorry, have been wandering around!! my apologies...more reading less drinking will do the trick.
Okay I found the last version of AAHK, but I got this problem with the driver I should install , I saw it was the right one but now it is with version 2.x.x.x , the one in the AAHK folder is 3.0.0.7 and I cant install it , some error ocurs and it wants to be repaired , can I use the one that windows instals itself - the 2.x.x.x version ?
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Okay I found the last version of AAHK, but I got this problem with the driver I should install , I saw it was the right one but now it is with version 2.x.x.x , the one in the AAHK folder is 3.0.0.7 and I cant install it , some error ocurs and it wants to be repaired , can I use the one that windows instals itself - the 2.x.x.x version ?
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You should not have issues with the drivers....are the same that HTC Sync installs...

[Q] I have a few questions. Hope someone can help?

Hello there,
I am new to modding android devices so i just have a few questions to ask about my HTC Desire HD and installing (flashing?) the JellyTime (ROM?) software onto my phone.
I've read through lots of posts but there quite a bit of terminology that gets flung around which im not understanding but i think i know what i have to do.
But my main question are, since I'm running Android 2.3.5 Sense 3.0 rooting my phone has become quite hard for me as every program i look at says I need to downgrade. I read [How to] ROOT without the Hack Kit and I'm guessing "IF YOUR BUILD VERSION IS NOT SUPPORTED TO UPDATE THEN:" applys to me.
But when i go to this post i have no idea whats going on or what a gold card is or what its supposed to do.
So as im a complete noob and i have sort of tried on my own i was hoping if anyone could lead me through what im meant to do to get my Stock DHD to the stage where its running JellyTime android 4.2.2?
I also found a download for AAHK which has been removed by its developer as far as i know and i dont know what XDA's rules are if i was to repost the download link. The problem with the AAHK is that its requires a downgrade of my phone and when it tries to do that it needs to download a RUU(???) which was hosted on the developers site which is now removed and it returns errors for the RUU
Kirity said:
Hello there,
I am new to modding android devices so i just have a few questions to ask about my HTC Desire HD and installing (flashing?) the JellyTime (ROM?) software onto my phone.
I've read through lots of posts but there quite a bit of terminology that gets flung around which im not understanding but i think i know what i have to do.
But my main question are, since I'm running Android 2.3.5 Sense 3.0 rooting my phone has become quite hard for me as every program i look at says I need to downgrade. I read [How to] ROOT without the Hack Kit and I'm guessing "IF YOUR BUILD VERSION IS NOT SUPPORTED TO UPDATE THEN:" applys to me.
But when i go to this post i have no idea whats going on or what a gold card is or what its supposed to do.
So as im a complete noob and i have sort of tried on my own i was hoping if anyone could lead me through what im meant to do to get my Stock DHD to the stage where its running JellyTime android 4.2.2?
I also found a download for AAHK which has been removed by its developer as far as i know and i dont know what XDA's rules are if i was to repost the download link. The problem with the AAHK is that its requires a downgrade of my phone and when it tries to do that it needs to download a RUU(???) which was hosted on the developers site which is now removed and it returns errors for the RUU
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What does make you think that your build is not supported? The hack kit is retired and unsupported, are you going to repost and support a tool that might leave you with a brick? Even you have all the files needed by the kit to work?
I suggest that you do some more research before doing anything to your device. Read the guide in my signature and visit the Ace Think Tank thread.
glevitan said:
What does make you think that your build is not supported? The hack kit is retired and unsupported, are you going to repost and support a tool that might leave you with a brick? Even you have all the files needed by the kit to work?
I suggest that you do some more research before doing anything to your device. Read the guide in my signature and visit the Ace Think Tank thread.
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Because the program in your root guide said that my software version is not supported, I have skimmed through the guide and I will read it properly on the weekend.
Why would it brick my device it has worked on all the device that used to use it? as I have read it used the be the go to tool for root and S-OFF. I thought the developer just didn't like the scene anymore are removed all his work i thought i still worked but the downloads where hard to find.
Could you please tell me if i can run JellyTime on my device?
Also reading your guide i didnt understand the information about rooting where you talked about S-OFF wont be needed to run CWM recovery as i read somewhere that CWM recovery needed to have S-OFF to work.
Thanks for your help.
Kirity said:
Why would it brick my device it has worked on all the device that used to use it?
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It hasn't worked on all the devices. It was the go-to tool for S-Off, but read back through the forums; many people (usually those who did not read well) have run into problems and needed support. And if you post it for others in a responsible manner, you need to support that possibility.
Kirity said:
Also reading your guide i didnt understand the information about rooting where you talked about S-OFF wont be needed to run CWM recovery as i read somewhere that CWM recovery needed to have S-OFF to work.
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You don't need S-Off to install a custom recovery.
glevitan said:
What does make you think that your build is not supported? The hack kit is retired and unsupported, are you going to repost and support a tool that might leave you with a brick? Even you have all the files needed by the kit to work?
I suggest that you do some more research before doing anything to your device. Read the guide in my signature and visit the Ace Think Tank thread.
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My phone says my build(ROM) version is 3.12 but the hboot program says its 3.13
the root kit wants me to update but the ROM updaters says updating from 3.13 to 3.13 but the phone still says 3.12 ????
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I ran the ROM updater outside of the ace root kit. Now it realises that the ROM is still 3.12... But not when i try to update the ROM it returns error 191????
Thanks for the help
I used the HTCDev procedure to unlock the bootloader (updating my hboot to the .29 version going from the .27 version), I then installed CWM. From there I flashed a CM10 ROM selecting the zip from the SDcard in recovery, then the last step was running the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" after extracting the boot.img file from the ROM file.
I have no real use for root or anything, I just wanted jellybean, and it's well worth it.
Install download oneclick root and your problem will be solved.
Sent from my Desire HD using xda app-developers app
MisterBuggie said:
I used the HTCDev procedure to unlock the bootloader (updating my hboot to the .29 version going from the .27 version), I then installed CWM. From there I flashed a CM10 ROM selecting the zip from the SDcard in recovery, then the last step was running the command "fastboot flash boot boot.img" after extracting the boot.img file from the ROM file.
I have no real use for root or anything, I just wanted jellybean, and it's well worth it.
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I'm currently running 2.00.0029? But at the top it says *** LOCKED (OOW) *** ??
Do i not need an unlocked bootloader to get jellybean on my phone?
Kirity said:
What defines a unlocked boot loader? how do I find out. I'm currently running 2.00.0029? But at the top it says *** LOCKED (OOW) *** ??
If this is an unlocked bootloader can you walk me through getting jellybean on my phone?
This would be awesome! thanks a bunch.
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Read the Ace Think Tank linked in my signature. You are not unlocked, but you can use the Tank-linked Easy Ace Root Tool to do so. As for a tutorial on flashing custom ROMs, the Think Tank has links for that too; no need for a separate walkthrough reinventing the wheel.
nothing works....
bananagranola said:
Read the Ace Think Tank linked in my signature. You are not unlocked, but you can use the Tank-linked Easy Ace Root Tool to do so. As for a tutorial on flashing custom ROMs, the Think Tank has links for that too; no need for a separate walkthrough reinventing the wheel.
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Hi yeah as talked about above and in another post i have use the easy ace root tool but it requires me to upgrade my hboot and/or software. I'm running software 3.12.405.1 but I need to be running 3.13.000 apparently. It automatically downloads HTCDev's RUU but every time i run it it gives me the error 191 ROM not supported.
I have tried all variants of the RUU from the HTCDev website for my phone even for the wrong carries all give the same error.
I read somewhere that i may need a Goldcard since i carried out an OTA update on my phone and its tied to an orange (ee) contract?
However the goldcard generating website is now offline due to hackers and they said they are shutting down and the only person i could find who said they could generate goldcards (geene pool) isnt responding to my PM.
so I'm all out of luck.
Kirity said:
Hi yeah as talked about above and in another post i have use the easy ace root tool but it requires me to upgrade my hboot and/or software. I'm running software 3.12.405.1 but I need to be running 3.13.000 apparently. It automatically downloads HTCDev's RUU but every time i run it it gives me the error 191 ROM not supported.
I have tried all variants of the RUU from the HTCDev website for my phone even for the wrong carries all give the same error.
I read somewhere that i may need a Goldcard since i carried out an OTA update on my phone and its tied to an orange (ee) contract?
However the goldcard generating website is now offline due to hackers and they said they are shutting down and the only person i could find who said they could generate goldcards (geene pool) isnt responding to my PM.
so I'm all out of luck.
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Ah. Then yes, you are just out of luck. I know that there's a way to generate a goldcard yourself instead of having Gene Poole do it (I believe by using a specific ActivePerl version, a specific Crypt SSLeay module, and the goldcard generating script) but I haven't had the inclination to do it myself. If you really want it you could give that a shot.
bananagranola said:
Ah. Then yes, you are just out of luck. I know that there's a way to generate a goldcard yourself instead of having Gene Poole do it (I believe by using a specific ActivePerl version, a specific Crypt SSLeay module, and the goldcard generating script) but I haven't had the inclination to do it myself. If you really want it you could give that a shot.
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Erm on the off chance i tried unlock my phone again and i think its worked!!!!! this is amazing!!!
just a question can I change the SDcard in my unlocked phone or will it affect the boot loader?
Kirity said:
Erm on the off chance i tried unlock my phone again and i think its worked!!!!! this is amazing!!!
just a question can I change the SDcard in my unlocked phone or will it affect the boot loader?
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Yes you can.

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