SAME? (solved) - G2 and Desire Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

OK I'm new to this phone is the G2 and the desire z the same device or different don't want to flash wrong files
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anoymonos said:
OK I'm new to this phone is the G2 and the desire z the same device or different don't want to flash wrong files
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T-Mobile G2 is an american version, it doesn't have Sense.
HTC Desire Z is an european/worldwide version with Sense.
So, hardware is the same.

the main difference is the hboot and stock rom. the hboot for the dz has a slightly larger patition for the system to allow for larger roms, the g2 can use the dz hboot if youd like to run certain larger roms after the phone is rooted
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To further clarify what others have said, you can't flash a Sense (aka DZ) ROM onto a G2 without first flashing a DZ hboot.
I'm not positive, but I believe that a G2 ROM shouldn't be put on a DZ without an hboot change as well.

correct, a g2 rom will flash to a dz hboot without a problem. its only when the system size is too large that a dz rom wont boot (or flash) to a g2 hboot. you cant mess anything up if you try but changing your g2 to a dz hboot isnt too risky if you follow procedure. im still working on a cmtd script (sorta) so no matter the spl you can flash what you please. it seems very possible but need to work with a few guys who understand this more than me before i release it
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Thanks everyone waiting for new lcd so I can start flashing.
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Unrooting G2 Question

I have a g2 vision and flashed the dzhboot to run sense 3.0 roms. Now I would like to unroot my phone and was wondering if I have to flash back to vision hboot before starting the process. I have done my homework and found these methods of doing it here is one
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?v=6jOkEJNUKh0
and also have one more way
http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?v=9uRp7kcyJcM
But they don't say anything about having to flash a different hboot so do I ?
Thx
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I think if you flash the (an) official PCIMG10.zip from the sdcard it writes over everything.
That said, since I used g-free for s-off, when I flash an official PCIMG10 I'm usually left unrooted but with a 'fake' s-off.
I think you mean PC10IMG.zip close enough though lol
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[Q][closed] set up a ROM for cm7 /r2 HBOOT

Hi!
I am developing a ROM (port from HTC MyTouch 4g) for HTC desire. Now i want to set up the ROM for the stock HBOOT and cm7 r2, but i have no ideas, how to do that.
Can you help me?
How big is the rom firstly?
the folder is 317.0 mb and the .zip 243.4 mb
Forget the CM7 hboot initially. Concentrate on getting it to fit in stock.
This thread is a good start for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=992176
so it isn't possible to run my rom under cm7/h2, just under stock hboot?
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tischn said:
so it isn't possible to run my rom under cm7/h2, just under stock hboot?
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It is possible. But it will require a lot more stuff to be placed on the sd-ext partition. However, you should start by attempting to fit it into stock hboot and see if it works well before deciding to fit into another hboot.
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thank you... i will try it first for stock hboot

Dz hboot for sense rom?

Ive been running cm7 and i want to try a sense rom but i dont understand what i have to do with the hboot to be able to install it can someone lead me to a tutorial for it?
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forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205726
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I believe that any ROM that requires the Desire Z Hboot, says so in the first post of that particular ROM thread. For the Virtuous ROMs that require it, they have a link to the process for installing the DZ Hboot, and that webpage fully explains why its needed also.
http://www.virtuousrom.com/2011/06/t-mobile-g2-users-migrating-to-desirez.html

G2 with desire z hboot problem

Normally when you flash a DESIRE Z HBOOT ON A g2 THE PHONES DOENT COME ON AND IS NORMALLY AT THE HTC LOGO WHICH IS NORMAL (I KNOW) MY QUESTION IS WHY IS MY PHONE NOT SATYING ON THE G2 LOGO BUT RATHER BOOTING INTO MY PREVIOUS ROM BEFORING UPDATING THE HBOOT TO THE DESIRE Z'S?
Didn't the wiki guide have two sections during the root process? One to setup DZ hboot and another for regular if you didn't want to do it at that time? Perhaps you followed the DZ hboot setup during rooting thinking it was part of the normal process?
Or maybe I'm just nuts. It was a long time ago when I did mine.
I followed the link on the virtous site
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If it was to load a sense based ROM then I'd assume that loading the DZ hboot was part of the tutorial. It is required to run sense ROMs.
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Any1 no where I can download the dz hboot so I can flash sense Roms? I've tried the virtuous site and the thread here, neither one working.
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Idk I tried loading a sense Rom and it worked so I gess its all good ....
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ptaylor09 said:
Any1 no where I can download the dz hboot so I can flash sense Roms? I've tried the virtuous site and the thread here, neither one working.
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If. U want i can send you the pc10IMG file for the G2...i know that the virtous site isnt working for some reason
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Barry:// said:
If. U want i can send you the pc10IMG file for the G2...i know that the virtous site isnt working for some reason
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Could you post the file please, I would like to have a look at it
Ok huys here's the Desire Z Hboot for G2 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7876413/PC10IMG.zip now as I said idk if it flashes correctly becuz the phone dosent stay in the HTC LOGO AFTER THE FLASH BUT RATHER BOOT TO MY ROM BEFOR FLASHING THE HBOOT just to be safe like me check the md5 sums of that against the virtous site and make sure it is the correct one before flashing http://www.virtuousrom.com/2011/06/t-mobile-g2-users-migrating-to-desirez.html?m=1 ( or else we all know the consequences)
*good luck and let me know how it plays out
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Barry:// said:
Ok huys here's the Desire Z Hboot for G2 http://dl.dropbox.com/u/7876413/PC10IMG.zip now as I said idk if it flashes correctly becuz the phone dosent stay in the HTC LOGO AFTER THE FLASH BUT RATHER BOOT TO MY ROM BEFOR FLASHING THE HBOOT just to be safe like me check the md5 sums of that against the virtous site and make sure it is the correct one before flashing http://www.virtuousrom.com/2011/06/t-mobile-g2-users-migrating-to-desirez.html?m=1 ( or else we all know the consequences)
*good luck and let me know how it plays out
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That link for the DZ Hboot isn't going to work because it's to my Dropbox account and I've deleted the file... I don't use DB for long term storage. If anyone needs it and can't find it elsewhere you can PM me. And if you want to share it please link to your own hosting service.
Ditamae said:
That link for the DZ Hboot isn't going to work because it's to my Dropbox account and I've deleted the file... I don't use DB for long term storage. If anyone needs it and can't find it elsewhere you can PM me. And if you want to share it please link to your own hosting service.
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Oh ok so can't u set these guys up cuz they want it and that is the only link have have to it
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I sent Ptaylor09 the file a couple days ago and I'll make sure I send it to bombaider in a bit. If you want, I can send you a Dropbox invite which will afford us both additional storage space. Then you can easily share files thru your public folder. Just PM me with your email if you're interested.
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The vision (G2/DZ) engineering hboots are available here under the "Necessary Files" section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
PhoenixTank said:
The vision (G2/DZ) engineering hboots are available here under the "Necessary Files" section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wik..._Root_.2F_.22Permaroot.22.29_using_gfree_v0.7
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GOD LOOKS!!
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How to root Bell HTC Desire Z?
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
Dopebabee said:
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
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You're NOT going to want to use Visionary... it's outdated and when you use it you run the risk of bricking her device. Should be stickies to this effect in several places. The best resource for rooting is going to be found here under "Rooting the Vision (G2/DZ)".
Dopebabee said:
Hey, I tried to root my gf's bell desire z with no luck. I tried the visionary method and it just hangs at the root screen for ever and doesn't root it. Anyone know of the preferable way to root bell desire z?
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I used the visionary method when rooting and it worked but it will not work if ur G2 is OTA updated..in that case u need to downgrade than try visionary....I do not recomend you use visionary but rather the CM wiki rooting using gfree its much safer and less chances that ull brick ur phone
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Does rooting the G2 onlocks it to be used for diffrent careers cuzsome ppll asked me n I said no..I just wana make sure
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Barry:// said:
Does rooting the G2 onlocks it to be used for diffrent careers cuzsome ppll asked me n I said no..I just wana make sure
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They are separate... SIM-unlock, hence the name, allows you to use different carrier's SIM cards... if you followed the wiki thoroughly to root with gfree, you'll have SIM-unlock... otherwise, no those "one-click" methods do not unlock your SIM.
Ditamae said:
They are separate... SIM-unlock, hence the name, allows you to use different carrier's SIM cards... if you followed the wiki thoroughly to root with gfree, you'll have SIM-unlock... otherwise, no those "one-click" methods do not unlock your SIM.
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Ok thanks so i dont have Sim Unlock becuz i used visionary....another question: if i downgrade to stock froyo and root with gfree will i still get my 4G internet speed and good service or will i be on edge....and good service or vice versa
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Hboot

How can you tell if you have s G2 or DZ hboot and I remember reading something about not flashing if device is S off
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Check the hboot version
0.76.2000 > G2
0.84.2000 > DZ
-Nipqer
after i switch hboot can i leave it on DZ or are there roms that require the G2 hboot. and is there possible brick flashing new hboot
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yes it is possible to brick but very unlikly,
partitions are the only real difference the dz hboot has a larger partition for system to allow for slightly larger rom size (sense roms) there is no roms for our phones that require you need g2 hboot but some that require the dz hboot
sorry if thats jumbled, all roms will flash to dz hboot
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