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[Q] Newbie Desire owner - Rooting my device.

Hi
I just got hold of my new HTC Desire the other day and have to admit it is a fekkin great bit of kit!
I have some questions tho, please excuse my ignorance of the subject as I am in virgin territory.
I desperately want to be able to connect a Wii remote to my Desire and after watching a video on YouTube I found this is possible only on a rooted device. After some research I have found out that by rooting my phone I will void any warrantee that comes with it.
Once the device has been rooted is it possible to do a system restore to factory settings just in case? And if this is possible I'm assuming HTC will still be able to verify if the device was rooted (in case I try taking it back to them).
Any help/advice would be apprecietd.
Regards

Once you have rooted the Desire you can unroot it back to stock. HTC can't tell the difference.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Thanks Fido, most appreciated.
I don't suppose you know anywhere with details on how to unroot your device? I'm assuming you would need to keep an 'image' of the original software backed up somewhere...
Regards

DJ Anon said:
Thanks Fido, most appreciated.
I don't suppose you know anywhere with details on how to unroot your device? I'm assuming you would need to keep an 'image' of the original software backed up somewhere...
Regards
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You just flash with the WWE or Europe ROM. Either Froyo or the latest Eclair.

Unrooting my device
Just done some research on how to unroot my device. Most of it seems pretty straight forward, however the part where you have to download the 'original RUU' is where I'm lost. What the heck is an RUU? And where do I get the original one for my phone? I am on the O2 network in the UK if that helps...
Regards

DJ Anon said:
Just done some research on how to unroot my device. Most of it seems pretty straight forward, however the part where you have to download the 'original RUU' is where I'm lost. What the heck is an RUU? And where do I get the original one for my phone? I am on the O2 network in the UK if that helps...
Regards
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You need this my friend...
O2 UK Stock ROM - Link seem very slow, server issues maybe?? Be patient, though
(RUU = Rom Upgrade Utility, it's the ROM in an EXE file that you run in Windows to completely update your ROM)

Thanks Eddy
However I just tried the link and it doesn't work, would u be able to provide an alternetive one please??
Regards

DJ Anon said:
Thanks Eddy
However I just tried the link and it doesn't work, would u be able to provide an alternetive one please??
Regards
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Don't think there is one, you'd need to get someone with is already to upload it again...I'm on a stock WWE Desire...
EDIT: I lied, try this...
http://hotfile.com/dl/42199301/d148...00.28U_4.06 .00.02_2_release_124865.exe.html

Cheers Eddy
Will have a download of this.

RUU

can somebody tell me or show me where the official RUU for the HTC Desire HD is? the UK version

MishXT said:
can somebody tell me or show me where the official RUU for the HTC Desire HD is? the UK version
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Here
Or you can look in the Developement Section. There is a sticky Roll-up thread and there is a link to the DHD files.

thanks for that

Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /DesireHD/RUU/RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.72.405.3_R_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17_M2_release_161342_signed.zip on this server.
I think this is the right one.

AnalogX said:
Forbidden
You don't have permission to access /DesireHD/RUU/RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.72.405.3_R_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17_M2_release_161342_signed.zip on this server.
I think this is the right one.
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I would go for the 1.32 version because of the root restriction the 1.72 has

Quick question: How can I know what RUU was on my phone? I know what CID my phone had before I did S-OFF (it was HTC__032) and I know it wasn't branded. Also I know it was 1.32 version, but I don't remember radio version.
I narrowed it down to these two:
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.3_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.15_M3_release_155032_signed
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed
but how can I be sure?
I don't need it now, but I want to download it just in case I need it for warranty.
Thanks.

delicb said:
Quick question: How can I know what RUU was on my phone? I know what CID my phone had before I did S-OFF (it was HTC__032) and I know it wasn't branded. Also I know it was 1.32 version, but I don't remember radio version.
I narrowed it down to these two:
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.3_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.15_M3_release_155032_signed
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.32.405.6_Radio_12.28b.60.140e_26 .03.02.26_M_release_155891_signed
but how can I be sure?
I don't need it now, but I want to download it just in case I need it for warranty.
Thanks.
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I think there is no difference from warranty point of view. You could have updated your phone with the official HTC software and this shouldn't void the warranty.
One more thing though - I saw there are .405. ROMs which are branded. I think those are carrier unlocked ROMs but with the operators bloatware on them. So if you had one of these you should probably flash them if you need warranty services.
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

Thank you, you are right about update. Following that logic I could flash any ROM newer then this.
My device was partially branded. It had official carrier ringtone on SD card and bookmark shortcut to there website on desktop. Both of those things I deleted before I root-ed without any trouble so I believe that it won't be a problem to flash stock RUU if needed.

Desire HD stock hboot.img ?

I need stock hboot.img file. Did someone he can upload please?

Android Team said:
Hbooteng flashed the S-ON, I need to do. In this, the original file that I need in stock hboot.img. In which a person with this file, upload here Did he?
in stock out of ROM should I do without the S-ON
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Wow..
(10 chars)

I <3 Google Translate :-D

I'm waiting, in this file is very important

Current

Are you asking how to have stock HBOOT or do you want the stock picture that is displayed when you turn on the phone?
Both are replaced when you flash the stock RUU file. If you have ENG S-OFF this will be replaced.

Mr_JMM said:
Are you asking how to have stock HBOOT or do you want the stock picture that is displayed when you turn on the phone?
Both are replaced when you flash the stock RUU file. If you have ENG S-OFF this will be replaced.
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I know, but I will guarantee my device. So I did return ROM Vodafone branding. I just stayed off the S-Eng.
I do not have this device, unfortunately the stock rom. I installed the backup I took with Rom manager.
Turned the original bootloader. I just could not do on the Eng. S-ON

Android Team said:
I know, but I will guarantee my device. So I did return ROM Vodafone branding. I just stayed off the S-Eng.
I do not have this device, unfortunately the stock rom. I installed the backup I took with Roma manager.
Turned the original bootloader. I just could not do on the S-Eng.
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I made a mistake. Installing the stock RUU will NOT remove ENG S-OFF (HBOOT).
I apologise.
I was thinking about the one-click Radio S-OFF Tool.
I will try and see how to do this.

Mr_JMM said:
I made a mistake. Installing the stock RUU will NOT remove ENG S-OFF (HBOOT).
I apologise.
I was thinking about the one-click Radio S-OFF Tool.
I will try and see how to do this.
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No problem, thank you for your interest.
Now I flash need the original file to hboot_eng.img
I think you'll do with that method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920876

Yes I believe that will work but be careful.
Funny, I was looking at the first version of that guide and found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9295609&postcount=17
[EDIT] To Everyone: See what searching the forums can produce!!! People should take note that someone using a translator has found this!!!!!

Mr_JMM said:
Yes I believe that will work but be careful.
Funny, I was looking at the first version of that guide and found this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9295609&postcount=17
[EDIT] To Everyone: See what searching the forums can produce!!! People should take note that someone using a translator has found this!!!!!
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Thank you for warned. English is better and more experienced than me in this process will do with a friend. Thank you for everything.

Hello again friends, Ship S-ON More manageable end device. I did that with the method described in the following link. Thank you all who are interested to friends.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920876

Your welcome. Even though being honest I think you found the solution yourself

Mr_JMM said:
Your welcome. Even though being honest I think you found the solution yourself
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I'm happy thank you too Mr_JMM psychological and logistical support you have given me

[Q] Get back to stock using Ruu

So, I'm running Android Revolution HD 6.0 and I want to get back to stock...
My phone came with an Asian Rom of some sort and I have a Nandroid Backup.
I've tried to simply flash a Ruu "Europe_1.29.401.11" but it force close before any process start.
Do I have to get back to that stock, then relock the bootloader to do so???
Can I re-Unlock the bootloader if I need sometime??
It's my first HTC, I'm ok about using odin and rsd lite but never flashed any Ruu, so in HTC matters I'm pretty noob.
Thanks.

lucasmine said:
So, I'm running Android Revolution HD 6.0 and I want to get back to stock...
My phone came with an Asian Rom of some sort and I have a Nandroid Backup.
I've tried to simply flash a Ruu "Europe_1.29.401.11" but it force close before any process start.
Do I have to get back to that stock, then relock the bootloader to do so???
Can I re-Unlock the bootloader if I need sometime??
It's my first HTC, I'm ok about using odin and rsd lite but never flashed any Ruu, so in HTC matters I'm pretty noob.
Thanks.
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You have to re-lock bootloader to flash official RUUs, and you can unlock it everytime you want using the unlock.bin you get from HTCdev (on your mail).
But you have to be sure you are using the right RUU

Read the threads relating to ruu carefully. Pretty important.
One thing. You can't use any ruu. Your phone did have a Asian rom initially and so you need the ruu corresponding to that area. And if phone was branded, you need the ruu specific to that brand.
So like if you your phone was from Hong Kong region, you need Hong Kong specific and carrier specifi(if your hox was branded ) ruu.
One more thing, u can only use the ruu of your current os version.
So if you're on 1.29.11, you can't use ruu for 1.29.7
See stickies for in android development section for ruu.
Although I think re locking bootloader should be enough and you should be good to use ruu, do check it.
Not sure if it would require flashing stock rom or stock recovery.
Last thing... Why use ruu? It's probably the last thing you should do unless it's a try to reclaim warranty.

I just want to get my phone to a stock rom, that was why...
but I guess I'll just stick to custom roms, since the Ruu stuf is actually pretty scarring... I tought it was simple to do, since fhasing via odin was always fast and safe...
But that's ok!
Thanks!!!

So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204

lucasmine said:
I just want to get my phone to a stock rom, that was why...
but I guess I'll just stick to custom roms, since the Ruu stuf is actually pretty scarring... I tought it was simple to do, since fhasing via odin was always fast and safe...
But that's ok!
Thanks!!!
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It's very simple really.
1. Find the correct RUU
2. Flash stock recovery(not 100% sure if needed, I did it though)
3. Relock bootloader
4. Run RUU while still in fastboot.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

lucasmine said:
So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204
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No. You've already had it explains to you once lol. Ruu must match hardware. Read the threads
Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2

lucasmine said:
So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204
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You can only flash the one that matches your region ... to find that out, you first have to find out your CID (something like HTC_001 or O2_002) out with THIS tool from the play store...and in the bootloader you will find the HBOOT version (0.94, 0.96 ...) ... post both here and ill let you know which RUU you need

lucasmine said:
So, that was my shipped Ruu...
Can I flash an European over it??
PJ46IMG_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.26.707.4_Radio_1.1204
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You're likely going to need RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.28.707.10_Radio_1.1204.103.14_release_257076_signed which supports CID HTC__044.
afaik there is no 1.29 RUU for that region yet

OK!
Thanks..
as I said in the first post, I'm pretty noob in HTC...
just another question, can someone clarify what the numbers in the name of the RUU files means?

lucasmine said:
OK!
Thanks..
as I said in the first post, I'm pretty noob in HTC...
just another question, can someone clarify what the numbers in the name of the RUU files means?
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RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_........................_X.XX.707.XX_Rad io_B.BBBB.BBB.BB_release_...........
X= software version
Y= region and/or branding
B= radio version

muamers said:
RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_........................_X.XX.707.XX_Rad io_B.BBBB.BBB.BB_release_...........
X= software version
Y= region and/or branding
B= radio version
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Hmm... Mate all I see is Ys. I can't see any Xs or Bs.
Care to correct?

Electrostatic King said:
Hmm... Mate all I see is Ys. I can't see any Xs or Bs.
Care to correct?
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Hahaha sorry, it was late The 777 above is the region and/or branding, here again the right way:
RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_........................_X.XX.YYY.XX_Rad io_B.BBBB.BBB.BB_release_...........
X= software version
Y= region and/or branding
B= radio version
edit ... If you still dont see, here:
The first 8 numbers are for software version and region/branding (region and branding are the numbers between the 2nd and 3rd dot, the other numbers are the software version) and the 2nd 10 numbers are the radio version

muamers said:
You can only flash the one that matches your region ... to find that out, you first have to find out your CID (something like HTC_001 or O2_002) out with THIS tool from the play store...and in the bootloader you will find the HBOOT version (0.94, 0.96 ...) ... post both here and ill let you know which RUU you need
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How do I find the CID? I have rooted my phone by htcdev and I have not experienced the basic way to find the CID of my phone.

ri123 said:
How do I find the CID? I have rooted my phone by htcdev and I have not experienced the basic way to find the CID of my phone.
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Sorry I misread your post with a link in it:thumbup:
Sent from my HTC Explorer A310e using XDA

I have software number 1.29.401.11, and hboot 1.12.0000
Please help me. What ruu i must to use.

Georgegalanos said:
I have software number 1.29.401.11, and hboot 1.12.0000
Please help me. What ruu i must to use.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30222514&postcount=1677

[Q] ROOT with stock 2.3.5

I have the HTC DHD and I just want root access on my current ROM. I'm running the stock Sense 3.0 Android 2.3.5. I have considered using the aahk for this job but I think there is no way to backup my current ROM before downgrading. I will be flashing other ROMs once I have root so i need a S-OFF as well. I just need a copy of my current ROM because my phone is still under warranty and I want to have the ability to unroot it and return it to it's former state if I ever need to. I know that the aahk is the way to go, I just don't know how to make the backup of my current ROM before the downgrade.

Wht version of the rom do u have. Plus if u just want to backup ur rom for warranty or returning to stock, u can do tht by running stock RUU on your phone but i am not sure if u can find specific carrier roms but as for WWE(worldwide edition) i am sure u can.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

adilrenzu said:
Wht version of the rom do u have. Plus if u just want to backup ur rom for warranty or returning to stock, u can do tht by running stock RUU on your phone but i am not sure if u can find specific carrier roms but as for WWE(worldwide edition) i am sure u can.
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium
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On the phone under "Software number" it says 3.12.405.1. In the efffen manual the only ROM with that number is HTC WWE Europe 3.12.405.1 . Is that the same ROM? If it is, also in the efffen manual it says that it downgrades HTC WWE Europe 3.12.405.1 to HTC WWE EU GB 2.50.405.2...
That is exactly why I want to do the backup before I downgrade.
Do you need to know what carrier I'm on to help me or is the ROM number enough?

No I thinks it's ok. Use apps from market to backup stuff like sms/mms, contacts before rooting.

Poor Judgement
I tried to root my HTC DHD by following this link on youtube Root HTC desire HD by xda developers
Can u Clarify with this point written in the description of the link
3. Install Desire HD drivers in /tools/windrivers/
For what exactly this Mean?
I tried But after Cmd 1st process complete they asked to be patient while next process to be start .. But it remain same in cms and nothing changes in my phone screen .. now when I turn my phone On its a white screen with HTC logo on that .. Please help me out, thanks in advance
and for ROM I downloaded from by search on youtube Best ICS Rom for HTC Desire HD / Inspire 4G by exploregadgets
as I am not allowed to post because of this notification
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ilans93 said:
I have the HTC DHD and I just want root access on my current ROM. I'm running the stock Sense 3.0 Android 2.3.5. I have considered using the aahk for this job but I think there is no way to backup my current ROM before downgrading. I will be flashing other ROMs once I have root so i need a S-OFF as well. I just need a copy of my current ROM because my phone is still under warranty and I want to have the ability to unroot it and return it to it's former state if I ever need to. I know that the aahk is the way to go, I just don't know how to make the backup of my current ROM before the downgrade.
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Since you need to downgrade from your current version to root your phone, I'm not aware of a way to back up your current app data or system settings. You can back up your apps, though, with Titanium Backup or something similar.
Ranger10 said:
I tried to root my HTC DHD by following this link on youtube Root HTC desire HD by xda developers
Can u Clarify with this point written in the description of the link
3. Install Desire HD drivers in /tools/windrivers/
For what exactly this Mean?
I tried But after Cmd 1st process complete they asked to be patient while next process to be start .. But it remain same in cms and nothing changes in my phone screen .. now when I turn my phone On its a white screen with HTC logo on that .. Please help me out, thanks in advance
and for ROM I downloaded from by search on youtube Best ICS Rom for HTC Desire HD / Inspire 4G by exploregadgets
as I am not allowed to post because of this notification
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Don't follow YouTube videos; they can be outdated or unclear. Use the Advanced Ace Hack Kit; it does everything for you. Google for it: "attn1 aahk."

bananagranola said:
Since you need to downgrade from your current version to root your phone, I'm not aware of a way to back up your current app data or system settings. You can back up your apps, though, with Titanium Backup or something similar."
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I don't need my current app data backed up, I'm just interested in backing up my ROM (not system setings) so that I could use my warranty once I need it (via unrooting).
Muikkuman: So you're saying that I can download my ROM? Could you please post me the link?

ilans93 said:
I don't need my current app data backed up, I'm just interested in backing up my ROM (not system setings) so that I could use my warranty once I need it (via unrooting).
Muikkuman: So you're saying that I can download my ROM? Could you please post me the link?
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AAHK includes an unroot option with a stock RUU. You can unroot and reflash a stock (maybe not YOUR stock, but a stock) with it.

bananagranola said:
AAHK includes an unroot option with a stock RUU. You can unroot and reflash a stock (maybe not YOUR stock, but a stock) with it.
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Yeah, but I need my RUU for the warranty to be valid... Could you please check if it includes that specific one?

ilans93 said:
Yeah, but I need my RUU for the warranty to be valid... Could you please check if it includes that specific one?
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I see what you are asking now. I believe it comes with a WWE RUU, so no, it is not.

Request
bananagranola said:
Since you need to downgrade from your current version to root your phone, I'm not aware of a way to back up your current app data or system settings. You can back up your apps, though, with Titanium Backup or something similar.
Don't follow YouTube videos; they can be outdated or unclear. Use the Advanced Ace Hack Kit; it does everything for you. Google for it: "attn1 aahk."
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Sorry for wasting your time, I have just found a link of attn1 aahk which file name consist of "att-ace-30-isboot"
I should Extract it or copy it to Sdcard?

Ranger10 said:
Sorry for wasting your time, I have just found a link of attn1 aahk which file name consist of "att-ace-30-isboot"
I should Extract it or copy it to Sdcard?
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Wait, that's not the file name. The link should be from a site with" tau" and "shadowchild" in it.

bananagranola said:
Wait, that's not the file name. The link should be from a site with" tau" and "shadowchild" in it.
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Yeah under it I found the instructions with the same file name, next thing for Unlock the bootloader & relock bootloader do I need to use HTC DEV bootloader unlock process?
Is it appropriate to ask here each question or should I pm you so others wont disturbed by notifications & thanks U are helping me a lot I am beginner I need guidance as you are providing.

Ranger10 said:
Yeah under it I found the instructions with the same file name, next thing for Unlock the bootloader & relock bootloader do I need to use HTC DEV bootloader unlock process?
Is it appropriate to ask here each question or should I pm you so others wont disturbed by notifications & thanks U are helping me a lot I am beginner I need guidance as you are providing.
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Are you on build version 3.20.502.52?

bananagranola said:
Are you on build version 3.20.502.52?
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OS Ver. -1.32.405.6
ACE PUT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85.2007(PD9810000)
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Oct 11 2010,12:44:14

Ranger10 said:
Is it appropriate to ask here each question or should I pm you so others wont disturbed by notifications & thanks U are helping me a lot I am beginner I need guidance as you are providing.
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Yeah, you are spamming here. That is not the question I have asked... Look it up on the efffen manual and other Q&As. If that doesn't help make your own question. Hope you find your answer soon.

bananagranola said:
I see what you are asking now. I believe it comes with a WWE RUU, so no, it is not.
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So I basically have to find the HTC WWE Europe 3.12.405.1 RUU on the net to regain my warranty if I ever need it?

ilans93 said:
So I basically have to find the HTC WWE Europe 3.12.405.1 RUU on the net to regain my warranty if I ever need it?
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I'm not sure how warranties work (mine is long out of warranty), but yes, if you need to have the same build version on the phone as when you got it, you will need to find your original RUU.

bananagranola said:
I'm not sure how warranties work (mine is long out of warranty), but yes, if you need to have the same build version on the phone as when you got it, you will need to find your original RUU.
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Ok, do you know any sites where I could download my RUU or can you post a link with my specific RUU?

ilans93 said:
Ok, do you know any sites where I could download my RUU or can you post a link with my specific RUU?
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There's a stickied index thread at the top of the DHD Development forums. I'd start there.
Ranger10 said:
OS Ver. -1.32.405.6
ACE PUT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85.2007(PD9810000)
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
Oct 11 2010,12:44:14
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Wait a minute, you're already S-OFF. You're already rooted. What is it you want to do?