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[Q] Flashing new Recovery?

I root-ed the phone with the unrevocked app,and put a new custom rom,etc.
But i want to flash the AmonRa recovery,i dont like the CMW...i tried with several versions of the unrevocked app,selecting "custom rec.img" and still nothing...help
?

"Still nothing" is probably not the error you are getting.

No,no
It finishes without a problem in version 3.2 and 3.31 ,but nothing happens,the recovery doesnt get flashed.
And in version 3.1 i think it just gets sruck at "waiting for root".
but i found a way to flash a new recovery,via Fastboot,just have to get s-ff first.

aca85 said:
No,no
It finishes without a problem in version 3.2 and 3.31 ,but nothing happens,the recovery doesnt get flashed.
And in version 3.1 i think it just gets sruck at "waiting for root".
but i found a way to flash a new recovery,via Fastboot,just have to get s-ff first.
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go to this site: http://alpharev.nl/
download the iso and burn a bootable disk.
boot from disk, follow instructions and flash amonra
once successful you will have a different recovery and s-off

Yeah thats what i plan on doing...just one question about the procedure
burn cd
do the alphrarev s-off
flash new rec.via fastboot
(after the new flash,do i need to do a wipe+new rom,or do i just reboot and all is well with the current rom?)

This procedure won't affect your current rom at all, it will only give you s-off and the alparev recovery ... so there is no need to flash another recovery through fastboot as this procedure already takes care of that!
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Thats about right, and you dont need to wipe anything to push new recovery. I would also recommend using a usb pendrive to s-off your phone. Just make a bootable usb with alpharev on it and let it run. Instructions can be foind in software development forum.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

[Q][ANSWERED] Hboot and Ginger Roms

hello everyone,
this is my 1st post, and sorry if wrong section...
i have desire rooted.
bootloader : 0.83 S-ON (INCORRECT)
CORRECTION: bootloader : 0.80 S-ON
i've tried to flash a ginger-based custom rom.
and it was stuck on the HTC splash screen (no boot i guess)
tried every thing, from wipe, repartion, wipe all, reset data ....
so my question, is there a minimum version of bootloader required to install and run a ginger-based rom? as i had never applied an OTA update, once i rooted the device, i flash custom roms all the time, and never updated the hboot.
thanks in advanced.

Bootloader version does not matter. Are you using the a2sd versions?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App

stinger1 said:
hello everyone,
this is my 1st post, and sorry if wrong section...
i have desire rooted.
bootloader : 0.83 S-ON
i've tried to flash a ginger-based custom rom.
and it was stuck on the HTC splash screen (no boot i guess)
tried every thing, from wipe, repartion, wipe all, reset data ....
so my question, is there a minimum version of bootloader required to install and run a ginger-based rom? as i had never applied an OTA update, once i rooted the device, i flash custom roms all the time, and never updated the hboot.
thanks in advanced.
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Can you please provide more details like:
1.What rom are you trying to flash?
2.How did you partition your sd-card?
3.What recovery are you using?

TheGhost1233 said:
Bootloader version does not matter. Are you using the a2sd versions?
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA Premium App
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yes, the ROM i was flashing was supposed to be app2sd+
Can you please provide more details like:
1.What rom are you trying to flash?
2.How did you partition your sd-card?
3.What recovery are you using?
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1-ROM:
AuraxTremeGinger v8.6 Gingerbread Sense 2.3.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052761
2- 1 GB ex3 using Amon RA.
3- Amon RA to flash the rom to.

To be honest mate I tried most of the Gingerbread roms and only a few of them worked until I alphareved, I think the gingerbread roms defo require a different hboot, I could be wrong but until I changed to s-off nothing worked

stinger1 said:
yes, the ROM i was flashing was supposed to be app2sd+
1-ROM:
AuraxTremeGinger v8.6 Gingerbread Sense 2.3.3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1052761
2- 1 GB ex3 using Amon RA.
3- Amon RA to flash the rom to.
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Well, Before I was s-off, I have successfully flashed many times the Insertcoin sense rom by baadnewz and many other similiar roms. I used 1GB ext 3 partition+96MB swap partition and the rest was fat32.
You should try this configuration.
In addition, what version of Amon ra's recovery are you using, for me both 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 have worked perfectly.
Good luck

Jonnibravo said:
To be honest mate I tried most of the Gingerbread roms and only a few of them worked until I alphareved, I think the gingerbread roms defo require a different hboot, I could be wrong but until I changed to s-off nothing worked
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well, thats what i feel to.
Well, Before I was s-off, I have successfully flashed many times the Insertcoin sense rom by baadnewz and many other similiar roms. I used 1GB ext 3 partition+96MB swap partition and the rest was fat32.
You should try this configuration.
In addition, what version of Amon ra's recovery are you using, for me both 2.0.0 and 2.0.1 have worked perfectly.
Good luck
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Mike:
when i reboot into recovery
i got at the bottom of screen
Build: RA-Desire-v1.7.0.1-R5
is it too old?
please can you provide the link to download the version of amon ra u r using
it will be last step before alpharev
thanks all.

stinger1 said:
well, thats what i feel to.
Mike:
when i reboot into recovery
i got at the bottom of screen
Build: RA-Desire-v1.7.0.1-R5
is it too old?
please can you provide the link to download the version of amon ra u r using
it will be last step before alpharev
thanks all.
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Yeah, it is quite old , download 2.0.1 from here

hi guys, I recently failed to flash Auraxtremeginger 8.6 and I finally figured out why. It seems that Gingerbread prefers HBoot 0.93 so I...
1) flashed my phone with the latest official RUU(2.29 with HBoot 0.93 and I needed a gold card flashing from Auraxtsense 8.4 with Hboot 0.80)
2) and then reroot it with unrevoked
3) and then reset to factory settings, wiped Dalvik
4) and then install from zip in the clockwork recovery... and success...
*Note: No S-Off done in the process.

S-On, Hboot 0.93, never had any problem flashing GB roms. All worked fine (around 3 i tryed)

hello everyone
i confirm, changing to Amon Ra 2.0.1 fixed the problem
now i have the Ginger rom flashed and running
CORRECTION: i have bootloader : 0.80 S-ON
Not 0.83
thanks all

Flash New Radio

After searching the threads on the forum a lot refer to this post here on how to flash a new radio. However, I'm sure I read somewhere that this method might now be outdated and a new radio can be simply flashed direct from the SD Card on the phone. Is this correct? If so, is it flashed in the same way as a new ROM?

Yes you can just install the zip like a rom. Please don't touch,move,... the device while the rom is installed. Let it on the table,... until it's rebootet. Otherwise it could be that something works not like it should be.

you can flash a new radio from the SC card just like a ROM but ONLY if you have an HBOOT with a /cache of more than 30MB. If it's smaller than that, attempting it this way will brick your phone. If you've never modified your HBOOT, which I'm guessing you haven't, then you will be fine flashing from the SD card.
If your HBOOT had been changed and the /cache is too small, like on the Oxygen or CM7 ones, then you must do it through fastboot.

jordan.harris01 said:
... ONLY if you have an HBOOT with a /cache of more than 30MB...
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How do I check my HBOOT Cache?
EDIT: My HBOOT version is 0.93.0001

If you've s-off'd your Desire using the alpharav.nl software and then flashed a new partition table, that's how you alter the /cache size. It doesn't sound like you've done that yet so you're stock /cache will be fine to flash from the SD card.

If you've s-off'd your can use AndroidFlasher to flash new radio at any time.
10 seconds and you have new radio!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638

jordan.harris01 said:
you can flash a new radio from the SC card just like a ROM but ONLY if you have an HBOOT with a /cache of more than 30MB. If it's smaller than that, attempting it this way will brick your phone. If you've never modified your HBOOT, which I'm guessing you haven't, then you will be fine flashing from the SD card.
If your HBOOT had been changed and the /cache is too small, like on the Oxygen or CM7 ones, then you must do it through fastboot.
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You won't brick your phone, it just won't install. I had the CM7 HBOOT and tried flashign radio through recovery and it was just a failed installation (so i S-OFF'd).

Ok, so now I've S-Off'd my Desire the process appears to have changed the HBoot version to a much later number than before. It now shows HBOOT 6.93.1002 where before it was 0.75.0000. Will this have changed my cache? I'm worried now about flashing the new radio in case the cache size has changed. Where can I check the cache size?
EDIT: No need for me to check the cache size because I successfully flashed the latest radio now. I used AndroidFlasher, which was very simple to use. Thanks for all the advice

If I want to revert back to my previous radio (basically if I see no difference or worse performance with the latest radio) is the process as simple as just reflashing or is there something else I would have to do to "downgrade" the radio?

Should be the same as upgrading to new one.

xybadog said:
If I want to revert back to my previous radio (basically if I see no difference or worse performance with the latest radio) is the process as simple as just reflashing or is there something else I would have to do to "downgrade" the radio?
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it will be the same as upgrading it.. after all all you're doing is flashing some software on the phone, but there would be no point in going back to the older version once you've upgraded...

Flashing new Radio don't change any thing
Tries to flash 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
have
HBOOT-0.93.0001 s-on
Radio-5.17.05.08
It it because of s-on radio dont change?
How to make it s-off, in case??

Please - Anyone?
Trying Alpharev to s-off

Still not able to flash radio
minda67 said:
Trying Alpharev to s-off
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Now my phone is s-off, but I'm still not able to flash radio 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Its kind'a flashing, but no confirm of success and it doesnt change... WHY??

minda67 said:
Now my phone is s-off, but I'm still not able to flash radio 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Its kind'a flashing, but no confirm of success and it doesnt change... WHY??
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How are you trying to flash it? Are you using fastboot?

xybadog said:
How are you trying to flash it? Are you using fastboot?
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+1
minda67 said:
Now my phone is s-off, but I'm still not able to flash radio 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Its kind'a flashing, but no confirm of success and it doesnt change... WHY??
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I'd use fastboot commander, always works for me (requires Java JDK)

xybadog said:
How are you trying to flash it? Are you using fastboot?
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Yes I did.

minda67 said:
Yes I did.
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Did you check the md5 checksum before flashing? If the md5 matches then use the method bortak mentions above or I used Android Flasher. Try it again but ensure you follow the instructions given earlier to the letter.

Working!!!
xybadog said:
Did you check the md5 checksum before flashing? If the md5 matches then use the method bortak mentions above or I used Android Flasher. Try it again but ensure you follow the instructions given earlier to the letter.
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I forgot to chech the md5, sorry, BUT now I tried to use Android Flasher, and it worked! Now my radio got changed

I have flashed a new rom and a new radio, do I have to flash again the new radio when install another version of the rom?

[Q] How to find what HBoot?

Hi
I have successfully rooted and s-off'ed my HTC Desire using the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
But im confused by HBOOT and ROM's having CM7 and A2SD versions. I initially flashed the insertcoin ROM using the A2SD version and then decided to try SGBS again using the A2SD version. But am I safe to use the CM7 version? How do I know what HBOOT i have on my phone? If I boot holding down the volume etc i see HBOOT 0.93.0001.
I understand CM7 stores some files on the internal memeory so im thinking things might be slightly quicker if i use the CM7 version ROMS.
Thanks

Did you ever flash a hboot via fastboot? If not, you are on stock hboot.

MatDrOiD said:
Did you ever flash a hboot via fastboot? If not, you are on stock hboot.
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Hi
I dont think so, i followed the guide. How would I know now?
Can i flash new hboot with just the phone via zip file? If so, what file do i need on the alpharev site?

theboss4 said:
Hi
I dont think so, i followed the guide. How would I know now?
Can i flash new hboot with just the phone via zip file? If so, what file do i need on the alpharev site?
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To flash from Your phone via zip you need the pb99img.zip. just make sure you read the steps on the alpharev web site ad you need to rename the file and check the md5
sent from my Oxygen desire

theboss4 said:
Hi
I dont think so, i followed the guide. How would I know now?
Can i flash new hboot with just the phone via zip file? If so, what file do i need on the alpharev site?
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Either download the PB99IMG file from AlphaRev, rename to PB99IMG.zip, place it at the root of your sdcard and flash via bootloader. Or download the IMG file, enter fastboot mode and connect to your computer, then use fastboot flasher or the likes of it or use fastboot flash hboot "name of img" in command prompt.
Eg. To flash CM7r2 hBOOT via command prompt just connect the phone to your computer in fastboot mode, 'fastboot devices' to ensure your phone is recognized and then 'fastboot flash hboot bravo_alphaspl-cm7r2.img'.
Sent from my HTC Original Desire with Beats Audio using Tapatalk

When you enter fastboot mode, youve got your hboot written at the top of the screen (if it says "alpharev" its stock hboot, just s-offed).
Edit:
If you havent flashed any hboot except for having your phone s-offed, you should have stock hboot then. You can change your hboot easily by using android flasher (you can download it from: http://deltaxent.com.au/af/download.php?device=desire), youve got to be in the fastboot mode and have all needed drivers.
And, to be clear, hboot doesnt make any I/O operations faster, it just partition your internal memory for a different parts of a rom (simplified explanation and im not completely sure of that).

Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A

theboss4 said:
Hi
I have successfully rooted and s-off'ed my HTC Desire using the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
But im confused by HBOOT and ROM's having CM7 and A2SD versions. I initially flashed the insertcoin ROM using the A2SD version and then decided to try SGBS again using the A2SD version. But am I safe to use the CM7 version? How do I know what HBOOT i have on my phone? If I boot holding down the volume etc i see HBOOT 0.93.0001.
I understand CM7 stores some files on the internal memeory so im thinking things might be slightly quicker if i use the CM7 version ROMS.
Thanks
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If your bootloader says hboot 0.93.0001, you're on stock boot.
Also, if you would be on any other, it would be clearly stated in your bootloader (cm7r2 instead of 0.93.0001). I'm on stock myself, but asked the same question couple of days ago .
Sent from my HTC Runnymede using XDA App

Thanks for all the advice and help. I'm going to stick with stock for now.

you might not, because you see, different ROMs need different HBoots. Most work with the stock one, but many require the CM7 r2 too.

[Q] Need Advice - Stock Desire Unrooted

Ok, I've got a stock Desire (with Three UK) unrooted and I was contemplating on flashing maybe an ICS/JB ROM.
But, I wanted some guidance on what would be the best way to start rooting, etc and any prtions that I need to be wary off.
I'm aware that the Desire does not have a lot of internal memory & did read a few threads on ways the internal storage can be optimised, but am still a little unclear.
I've already read about the unrevoked root process & have downloaded the necessary files. Also, have read on updating the modified USB driver, before rooting through Windows.
Some Guidance would be great ..

If your hboot is 0. 93 or 1. 02 Go to revolutionary.io for one stop solution for rooting/soff.

So, what would be the sequence I need to follow? Would the below sequence be the way to go about?
1. S-Off & Root: I have downloaded the unRevoked Root tool & I believe that it'll also offer S-OFF (Read the guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788044)
2. Before running the unRevoked Root Process, I need to update the Windows HBOOT drivers
3. I believe that the Desire has an internal memory (quite a small one) and my Desire also has an external SD card. I've read a few posts about re-partitioning the internal memory so that there's just enough space for a new ICS/JB Custom ROM, and more space for internal storage. But, I need more simpler info. here.
4. Do I have to update the radio as my Desire still have the 2/3 year old one??
5. Finally, I know how to flash a custom ROM, as I've done it several times on my other phone, Desire HD. I gained root & s-off on the DHD using the AAHK hit.

Unrevoked doesn't s-off. What's your hboot version?
To partition your sd-card properly, use 4ext recovery.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Unrevoked doesn't s-off. What's your hboot version?
To partition your sd-card properly, use 4ext recovery.
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I don't have the phone right now with me as my sister is using it. I can check the HBOOT once I get the phone in a couple of hours.
I've just created a CD disk of GParted (Using ISO) and was planning to use that to create the partitions.
Where can I check for the latest radio for the phone..?
EDIT: Planning to follow this guide, step by step ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084
Is it too old a guide a to follow, and will my HBOOT version determine the route that I'd need to take?

Have you tried going to recoverympde
Sent from my HTC Desire using xda app-developers app

with ur phone tured off hold volume down + power to enter bootloader and it will say what radio u have.
download the latest radio here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687464
Sent from my HTC Desire

jmcclue said:
with ur phone tured off hold volume down + power to enter bootloader and it will say what radio u have.
download the latest radio here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=687464
Sent from my HTC Desire
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I will get the HBOOT version once I get the Phone in a couple of hours.
Other Info I managed to get from my sister over the phone:
Android: 2.2.2
Baseband: 32.48.00.32U_5.11.05.14
Kernel: 2.6.32.15
Build Number: 2.29.771.3CL345089
Software Number: 2.29.771.3
So, I see that there's a newer radio (5.17.05.23) .. Should I go ahead and Flash it? Will it Offer any improvements? Also, I'm in the UK with Three Mobile, does that matter?? i.e is the radio location specific??

na, the radio is the same for all. most devs roms these days say that u must have latest radio so ya mite aswell flash it. the best way to flash it is using fastboot commands, u can look at the guide in my sig and learn about that or if u have the older version of Clockworkmod Recovery (2.5.0.7) installed u cant just flash it like a normal zip file.
Sent from my HTC Desire

Ok, will flash the latest radio through Fastboot ..
So, the Desire Upgrade project commences tonight
ROOT, S-OFF, RECOVERY, GPARTED PARTITION, RADIO, and finally, JB ROM. Can't wait ..
EDIT: Any recommendations on a Stable JB ROM?
I'm looking at maybe the Evervolv or the MIUI or the CM10 4.1.2 one .. Some suggestions / feedback would help ..

dg170775 said:
Ok, will flash the latest radio through Fastboot ..
So, the Desire Upgrade project commences tonight
ROOT, S-OFF, RECOVERY, GPARTED PARTITION, RADIO, and finally, JB ROM. Can't wait ..
EDIT: Any recommendations on a Stable JB ROM?
I'm looking at maybe the Evervolv or the MIUI one .. Some suggestions / feedback would help ..
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no such thing yet as stable JB, but i would say try something stable for a while and get used to being s-off & rooted coz JB isnt stable and will probably end up causing u more problems than u need.
Sent from my HTC Desire

How about this ICS ROM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355660
Reviews seem pretty strong.. and most of the features (at least ones I need) seem to be working..

dg170775 said:
How about this ICS ROM?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1355660
Reviews seem pretty strong.. and most of the features (at least ones I need) seem to be working..
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It says "beta" for a reason...

Ok, Im' stuck right now.
I tried to root using UnRevoked 3.32 and it failed gaining root, with a message that maybe a newer firmware.
I then tried revolutionary.io one and it successfully managed to S-OFF & installed CWM recovery 4.x.x . Then I move the Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip to the SD card to flash from recovery, to gain root.
But, when I get into CWM recovery, I see all the options but when I select any option all I see is the splash screen with 'revolutionary'. When I hit the power button I am returned to the menu. Only a battery pull gets me out
Need help now as I have S-OFF and No Root. By the way, I also tried another guide to 'root branded devices' and have converted my SD card to a Gold Card successfully. But, the guide doesn't explain how I can gain root after that ..

dg170775 said:
But, when I get into CWM recovery, I see all the options but when I select any option all I see is the splash screen with 'revolutionary'. When I hit the power button I am returned to the menu. Only a battery pull gets me out
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Are you pressing the trackball to select options within recovery? (Eventually I would recommend switching to 4ext touch recovery, much better and more intuitive)
You only need to flash the zip to root your current Rom, and install root apps like titanium to backup apps and data.
If you have nothing to backup you can already full wipe and install a custom Rom of your choice, because they will come pre-rooted

In terms of getting some much needed memory back what worked for me on my old Desire was to partition my SDcard and install S2e. This was on the CM7 rom but you get the idea...

If you say JB, there will be no recommendation.
If you say otherwise, a lots of options will be there.
You are using froyo. Why don't you go for GB? There are a lots of good ROMs out there.