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Sup guys. I need help with rooting my HTC Desire HD, i want to use Unrevoken but i have a problem: in the compitable list it says htc desire not htc desire hd, does the hdh also counts as a desire? Thx guys and sorry for my bad english
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Hi xOMG. I am not sure about Unrevoken, but as far as I know, the Desire HD actually can be rooted using VISIONary+ app.
The app has been removed in the Market. But you can go to this site and download the apk file for installation. http://android.modaco.com/content/software/320350/19-nov-r14-visionary-one-click-root/
You may consider downloading any file explorer from the market so that you can install the apk file. Read the steps carefully before you use VISIONary+. Do it at your own risks. Lol.
EDIT: Oh by the way, your English is not bad and its perfectly understandable. Really.
Cheers. =)
I tried V+ but it "Crashes" after the black screen, had to wait more then a minute, is that okay? Should i try it again?
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Wat build number are you on check it, it has to be below 1.72
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damn! I have 1.72.405
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Its cool no biggy just downgrade look at the 8th post in android development section theres a tutorial there easy enough to follow
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I am at version number 1.8....
I need to downgrade to root. I was always of the understanding that my device was already rooted I have s-off and i just checked in bootloader.
I just want to know what is the best way to back up my data before hand?
So once i am rooted i can put it straight back on?
Yes. You have to have build number below 1.72xxxxxx in order you to use VISIONary+ to root your device. Else the rooting process will not work. I have my build number 1.32xxxxxx when I first bought my Desire HD. So it means I do not need to do any downgrading.
Pauly_k, in the first place, what are you planning to back-up? The stock ROM? If you are planning to switch to other ROMs, the app ROM Manager from the market, can be used as a tool to switch ROMs and also back-up ROMs. If apps and everything I would recommend Titanum Back-Up app.
When you do a Radio S-OFF and/or ENG S-OFF exercise, you do not need to on and off it back everytime. You can just leave it OFF all the time. It will not affect your device in everything e.g. performance. OFFing it allow you to gain full access into other area in your device such as to flash new radios.
Unless you wish you send back your device to HTC for say, warranty purpose, then yes of course you have to ON it back. Lol.
Cheers.
Hi everybody, I'm very sad and desperate. I used a tutorial on CyanogenMod wiki to root my HTC Desire Z and flash CyanogenMod custom ROM into it. I just wont to try it. After few days, I decide to unroot my phone, but I was so silly, that I used tutorial I found via Google to do it but, the tutorial is was only for T-Mobile G2, now I have HTC Desire Z, with S-OFF and T-Mobile ROM and I'm unable to flash stock ROM. So, pls can anyone help me? Thanks a lot!
Why did you want to unroot?
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I want to flash back stock ROM, so I think it's "necessary"... I'm so dumb. Now I flash back CyanogenMod, but don't know, how to flash back stock ROM...
You didnt do a nandroid backup of your stock rom? Could just flash that over then unroot from there.
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I don't have any backup... Now when I power up my phone, it came with white screen with HTC logo on it
I unrooted a DZ today using the guide in the G2/DZ wiki
If you need any help hop over to #G2ROOT IRC
Already saw it, but correct me if I'm wrong, this tutorial is only for T-Mobile G2, because of this - PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1 - but I have O2 Desire Z
david_swienczyk said:
Already saw it, but correct me if I'm wrong, this tutorial is only for T-Mobile G2, because of this - PC10IMG_Vision_TMOUS_1.19.531.1 - but I have O2 Desire Z
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I used the PC10IMG.zip from here
Thanks a lot, so should I use the same command writen in Wiki or it's necessary to modify it?
david_swienczyk said:
Thanks a lot, so should I use the same command writen in Wiki or it's necessary to modify it?
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Did you use the method in the wiki to root your phone?
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I used manual from CyanogenMod wiki, but as I realize, they both are same.
So you have the partition7 backup?
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I have two bin file on SD - part7backup-1310501326.bin and part7backup-1310064212.bin - but I realy don't, how I should use it.
If you need step by step advice I really do recommend heading over to #g2root irc.
Have you got to go back to stock for warranty purposes or did you no like any of the roms you tried?
Sent from a phone that is not a HTC Desire Z
I perform root only because HTC promise Gingerbread update till end of Jun, but nothing happend, so I did it. But am not satisfied with CyanogenMod ROM, it's drain my battery, and also I have troubles with Gmail notification.
OK, I'm going to try IRC.
GB update has just started to roll out.
If your not comfortable following the instructions in the wiki. #g2root is the best place, the guys there a very helpful and knowledgeable.
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Am stupid, sorry for that! Didn't read the whole wiki entry... now I know what with part7backup... But I have one more question... Should I correct this command - /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.19.531.1 - to /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.34.405.5 - because as I realize, zip you linked me contain 1.34.405.5 ROM version.
Depending on your software version you may not need to use that command. Go in to settings>about phone>software info. And check your software version.
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I have CyanogenMod 7.1 RC, but in location you pointed me, there is no SW info...
Umm, ok. If you put the PC10IMG.zip on the root of your sdcard and boot into bootloader. Depending on your software version it will either accept the PC10IMG.zip or give you message about your software version being higher than the other update you are trying to apply.
If it accepts the PC10IMG.zip let it flash then continue to follow the instructions in the wiki.
I would like to put a quick disclaimer here. I'm no expert on the ins and outs of rooting. So follow my advice at your own risk.
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Hello XDA Community,
I am fairly new to the concept of rooting an android device and I have no idea where to start. I understand what rooting is and what it will allow me to do, but I just have no idea how to get started
I was looking around the forums and reading different topics on how to root the HTC Desire Z (or my G2 for short), but a lot of the topics take me to links to other topics, which have links to other topics which have a lot of technical things that are not friendly to a first time rooter (What is S-OFF/S-ON?? Why would I need to do that and how??).
I recently allowed my G2/HTC Desire Z to upgrade to the new Gingerbread 2.3.4, and to my understanding, there is no simple way to get this rooted. After reading the topics, I do see that there is a way around it, but I'm just at a loss as to where to start.
Is there anybody out there that is willing to help me out? If so, that would be much appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
--DBakathaiLList
You should apply this guide for first: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
And then this one for rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik...sion#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD
Also there will be some people to help you if you need here: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=g2root
You my friend, are the man.
Thanks a bunch for this.
I read your thread, I also have the htc G2 (tmobile) and it is in stock gingerbread 2.3.4 not 2.3.3
I was wondering wich phone u have to be exact, the desire Z is the UK version of the g2.
Also I was wondering if u were able to root your phone with the method that was provided to you.
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dj2muchxx said:
I read your thread, I also have the htc G2 (tmobile) and it is in stock gingerbread 2.3.4 not 2.3.3
I was wondering wich phone u have to be exact, the desire Z is the UK version of the g2.
Also I was wondering if u were able to root your phone with the method that was provided to you.
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The above linked method will work for you also. You'll have to downgrade first, then root, then flash a pre-rooted OTA build. That'll put you back to where you are now, but with root access.
I've just rooted HTC Desire Z - Android 2.3.3
1. You have to downgrade firmware 2.x to 1.3.4 ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261)
2. And then following these instruction in ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision#Rooting_the_Vision_.28G2.2FDZ.29_and_DHD )
3. Done
have any of you guys tried the gingerbreak?
from what i read its able to root any gingerbread device.
i cant post links as this is my second post. but im sure if you google it, you should find it.
i read under the techofweb result.
not sure if it works, i never tried it. Rooting my HTC desire Z voids my warranty
but if you guys out there try it, let me know if its successful.
thanks in advance.
hangover28 said:
have any of you guys tried the gingerbreak?
from what i read its able to root any gingerbread device.
i cant post links as this is my second post. but im sure if you google it, you should find it.
i read under the techofweb result.
not sure if it works, i never tried it. Rooting my HTC desire Z voids my warranty
but if you guys out there try it, let me know if its successful.
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Gingerbreak doesn't work on the G2 / DZ. And doesn't work on many devices.
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can you post the pre-rooted OTA/leaked?
is it 2.3.3 or 2.3.4?
no issues of whatsoever?
thanks in advance.
Flash05 said:
can you post the pre-rooted OTA/leaked?
is it 2.3.3 or 2.3.4?
no issues of whatsoever?
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What we're actually doing now to root is this :
2.3.4, temp rooting 2.3.4, downgrade to OTA 2.1, root that, flash new ROM.
You forgot the last step *PROFIT!* lol all kidding aside for the one who asked the pre-rooted ota is in the development section. don't forget to flash recovery and get titanium backup and all that good stuff first...well second after temproot if you go that method. DO NOT USE VISIONARY!
Also remember to do a nandroid backup of your 2.1 ROM if for some reason you want to go back to stock, or sending your phone in for warranty.
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Hello everyone, I am using HTC-Desire Z with the android version 2.3.3
I really want to upgrade my phone to ICS. In case of doing the root, i want to know that, if i root my phone will it downgrade first to the Froyo??? If it will then can i upgrade to the ICS using the custom ROM process???
If anyone knows or understands my problems please provide me a solution and that will be appreciated..
Thank You
Zawad
Yes search the threads and follow the wiki. The only safe way to root is to downgrade first using the method outlined in the wiki. The only way (for now and probably forever) to get ics on a desire z or g2 is to root
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I just got my DZ back from HTC, and unfortunately they upgraded my firmware to 2.3. I took a look on the instructions on downgrading 2.3 to 1.xx, and it looks quite complicated and risky.
I know that HTC has released unlocking tool for DZ and I wonder if it is safer to use that. Anyone tried it before?
General opinion is that HTC's unlock tool is rubbish because (a) it is very restrictive and doesn 't really unlock properly, and (b) it officially voids your warranty.
The procedure in the Wiki is quite safe if you follow it properly. Read it carefully and come back and ask questions, before you try it, if there's anything you are not clear on. There are plenty of people here who can help you.
Sent from my Desire Z running CM7.
The thing is, that if you unlocked your boot loaders via htcdev, you will be able to get perm root and custom rom, BUT you will still have s-on. So apps like rom manager or boot manager won't work properly.
I recommend the wiki way too.
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I think you should use the wiki's instruction. It's actually a lot easier.
I had the same thought as you, tried HTC's unlocking method and could never get it done. Then I tried the wiki's instruction, downgraded, rooted and installed ICS all in about an hour.
Disclaimer: I am a noob, this is the second time I root a phone (first time was my SGS S a year ago).
steviewevie said:
General opinion is that HTC's unlock tool is rubbish because (a) it is very restrictive and doesn 't really unlock properly, and (b) it officially voids your warranty.
The procedure in the Wiki is quite safe if you follow it properly. Read it carefully and come back and ask questions, before you try it, if there's anything you are not clear on. There are plenty of people here who can help you.
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+1 to all of this.
HTC Unlock does not give you S-Off, does not give you root, and you can only flash from ADB. Just do the Wiki method, and get real control of your phone.
I think you shouldn't use the htc tool....not the greatest result but lost your garanty!
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Using the HTC tool is like sending a registered letter to HTC declaring you just voided your warranty. Stick to the wiki, IMHO!
Thanks guys. I decided to follow the wiki and got it successfully unlocked again! Got a custom rom back on!
Its warranty is not an issue to me as it is already expired
human-being said:
Thanks guys. I decided to follow the wiki and got it successfully unlocked again! Got a custom rom back on!
Its warranty is not an issue to me as it is already expired
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You did right with the wiki. If for any reason something went horribly wrong with a flash and you still had S-On bootloader, such as via htcdev unlock, you could have been screeeewed. S-Off makes your phone virtually bomb-proof, seriously it takes effort hard bricking a G2/DZ that's S-Off
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Hi, i have an HTC Desire Z with the latest update (i thinnk at least); Android version 2.3.3, HTC Sense 2.1, Software number 2.42.405.4
Can i use the HTC Quick Root?
Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
Not sure what htc quick root is, if your reffering to the htc unlocked bootloader that doest root your phone rather just unlocks the bootloader, then you can root
That method may seem easier at first but is a pain in the long run. Follow the xda wiki or strawmetals pdf guide to root, there are a number of threads here on xda explaining this. If you take a few moments to learn how to do it this way the payoff is huge
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