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Just wondered something. I have created a goldcard and flashed a new ROM successfully. I was looking at using A2SD but obviously I need to format my SD card. If I do this, will I lose the ability to flash a different ROM? Would I need to do the goldcard thing all over again?
Thanks
Liam
Hi,
I use a different SD card in my phone to the one i made as a goldcard, and can still flash any custom rom so you should be fine.
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Goldcard is used to allow the user to flash mis-matched CID images. For example flash an Orange UK ROM to T-Mobile G2 (My understanding).
A goldcard is used to bypass the CID check so you can flash an "unlocked" bootloader which allows u to flash unsigned/mis-matching CID ROMS
If I'm wrong, please could someone correct me.
I used a goldcard so i could downgrade to root my phone. It the most recent roms from htc they patched the exploit which flashrec uses to root your phone to install custom roms.
Unfortunate
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.
you only need 1 card!! when u format th goldcard it becomes an SD card once again,no need to have 2 diff cards
abalint21 said:
Yes, I also noticed that. I've created a goldcard but the CID still failed :-s Dunno really what to do to get over this. My problem was that I bought a phone but it was from indonesia and I wanted to install a European or a WorldWideEnglish version but the CID check failed so I had to use custom ROM... not too happy about it though.
If someone could find another way of bypassing this CID check please let us know.
Thanks in advance.
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try using another card. it took seven cards to get mine working. i used a nokia 5800 8gb stock card.
be sure you are following the instructions correctly.
I successfully made a goldcard which I used on both my Hero (TMob) and another Hero (H3G) and flashed generic ROM's to them.
I've subsequently put the latest ROM's from the HTC website (for respective models) on them but can no longer use the Goldcard method! I tried using the card again, re-made it, tried 2 more cards with the same result..
Thought it may be of some interest
Hi All,
Can you guys please help me getting following rom:
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_Asia_India_2.13.720.2_Radio_*.*
I searched at shipped-roms but no roms for India
I Rooted my desire, but badly want to go back to stock India RUU.
I can use RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe using gold card. But i really want to go back India Stock without using any Goldcard.
Any help will be much appreciated.
Thanks & Regards
Why don't you want to use a Gold Card? You will require a Gold Card to revert back to stock if you want to use the suggested RUU as it allows you to bypass the RUU CID check.
You can use an SD card with the smallest storage capacity to make a Gold Card, also, if you change your mind, try using the Gold Card tool in my sig to create one quickly - simple and straightforward to follow.
MasDroid i owe you. one beer from me for sure
HtcDesire2 said:
MasDroid i owe you. one beer from me for sure
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Hehe... thank you but due to religious reasons, alcohol is forbidden
We can still have a coffee though!
Im looking for the same RUU, but i have not rooted yet. Have you been able to find the RUU?
If this RUU is not available, do i need to create a Gold card to ensure i dont brick my phone ?
Hey guys, can anyone please tell me how i can root my htc desire hd ?? been trying for ages but everytime i try downgrading my phone, it tells me operation failed !! Anyone please, your help will be mostly appreciated !
I recommend you follow the guides in these threads (in the rollup) Development sticky rollup
Welcome to the world of modding and Rooting
Thank you soo much man, i really appreciate it
hey i still cant manage, i made the gold card and did all the steps, but when i come to downgrading it , i get cid incorrect , anyone please ??
AndrewBonnici said:
hey i still cant manage, i made the gold card and did all the steps, but when i come to downgrading it , i get cid incorrect , anyone please ??
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I think your goldcard isn't working correctly, make sure you follow the steps to create it precisely.
jkoljo said:
Troubleshooting:
- "Main version is older"? You did not type everything correctly. Please try it again and see if any errors come up.
- "Error opening backup file"? You did not use "Charge only" -connection, or your SD card is faulty.
- "CID mismatch/CID incorrect"? Your device is branded. Just make a Goldcard, put the PD98IMG.zip to the card again and go to the bootloader.
- "Model ID incorrect"? Some Telus DHDs get this, just make a Goldcard.
- Zip will not load in bootloader? Format your SD card to FAT32, no quick format! You can also try another SD.
- Problems while making Goldcard? See this post.
- PD98IMG.zip md5sum is: C3D244A9F056E48EE3851A14FF52204C
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Are you sure you are running on the Carrier firmware? Also I am unsure of the process for those as mine was unbranded. If it is the very latest carrier build it may have been massaged to deny root. I will have a gander and see what I can find out.
Just found this quote in the FAQ - "CID mismatch/CID incorrect"? Your device is branded. Just make a Goldcard, put the PD98IMG.zip to the card again and go to the bootloader.
well this video makes it clear, ... , very clear .. i just rooted using this guide approx 2-3 weeks ago....
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkbmKLCkDWg
then u'll reach the "CID incorrect !" error (if your phone is branded)
if it is branded::do the following
i then suggest you download the GoldCardHelper app and install it on your phone.
you need to jot down the MMC2 Reverse CID ... (make sure you dont copy it using the 'menu -> copy' method, rather jot it down on a paper, because the copy method copies the MMC1 reverse CID, and you need the MMC2)
then you can use the GoldCardTool.exe to install the goldcard image (emailed to you from the website)
copy the PD98IMG zip file onto the sd card, and then downgrade
hey guys i appreciate all the help, ive tried loads of times and yet i cant manage, its always producing cid incorrect !!,
Im going to reset my phone and try again, ill tel u guys how it goes, thanks again
Goldcard tool never worked for me.
It often doesn't work using high capacity SD cards so use a 1 or 2 gig one.
I used this guide:
http://android.modaco.com/content/general-discussion/305672/creating-a-goldcard/
andrew, is your firmware 1.73 or 1.75? - because these guides support only these firmwares ... im not sure if these techniques work with newer firmwares.
My downgrade guide works even with 2.x builds. Please do not link to addictivetips, it is hard to provide help when people mix guides..
mine is 1.84, anything i can do ?
AndrewBonnici said:
mine is 1.84, anything i can do ?
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Simply follow the downgrading guide in the dev section. It works for 1.84 too.
I have the same problem used all guides and followed the videos. simply it doesn't work. In the beginig it used to say CID Incorrect then after making the Goldcard, it doesn't give me any response and just goes back to the original bootloading screen after saying image not found for like 3-4 times. Please help with any simple way
I have the same problem used all guides and followed the videos. simply it doesn't work. In the beginig it used to say CID Incorrect then after making the Goldcard, it doesn't give me any response and just goes back to the original bootloading screen after saying image not found for like 3-4 times. Please help with any simple way
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In my experience, the "No image!" error is experienced when you have the SD card formatted as FAT16 rather than FAT32. If you used your phone to format the card then this might have happened (I think it defaults to FAT16 when the card is 2GB or less - I hope someone else can confirm this)
flupo2000 said:
Finally it worked after trying soooo many guides and videos I used this simple direct one http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/ and it worked. But to be frank with you it looks like the issue is the SD card itself, not all SD card accepts the Goldcard process. My last attempt after trying 4 different cards I pulled my camera card and I said this is the last trial and it worked although it is SanDisk same I tried with 3 before and I even tried Toshiba brand. Any ways thank you all you are the best to help now I moving to next step S-Off
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Hi everyone,,, my problem in short is:
my sister got a new Desire HD Ace and I was trying to downgrade it for two days now with no luck,
The soft info is:
Android 2.2
Build number 1.83.415.4 CL327244
I looked for a shipped roms.com but found no rom with .415.4 so none are compatible with my current rom, also none of the method worked to root the device, ENG s off or radio or Gold card give me CID error etc,, anyhelp to downgrade the device is thanked!!!!
Hi
Are you sure you have HTC sense and the Android SDK installed properly on your computer? Apart from that I can offer no more help, sorry.
hey,, yah all are working, I already have another Desire HD rooted and ENG s OFFed before on same pc. its just this mobile has a build of Android that Visionary and z4root cant temp root yet, so i cant radio s off or eng s of it to flash custom roms, so i need help! thx
fearkillerr said:
hey,, yah all are working, I already have another Desire HD rooted and ENG s OFFed before on same pc. its just this mobile has a build of Android that Visionary and z4root cant temp root yet, so i cant radio s off or eng s of it to flash custom roms, so i need help! thx
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Stock Desire HD with Build 1.8x cannot be temp rooted.
You'll have to downgrade the build.
Try using the Goldcard method again.
Zulmacher said:
Stock Desire HD with Build 1.8x cannot be temp rooted.
You'll have to downgrade the build.
Try using the Goldcard method again.
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Hey friend, Ive been at this for 2 days, tried the gold card with two MMCs 8 gb and 2 gb still give me CID error even after i do all the steps found online. but ill try again hopfully it will work, thx
fearkillerr said:
Hey friend, Ive been at this for 2 days, tried the gold card with two MMCs 8 gb and 2 gb still give me CID error even after i do all the steps found online. but ill try again hopfully it will work, thx
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Hi friend, which online guide are you following to try and create the Goldcard?
Will try to help u along. Need lots of patience though.
Zulmacher said:
Hi friend, which online guide are you following to try and create the Goldcard?
Will try to help u along. Need lots of patience though.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003&nojs=1#goto_threadsearch
and how can u help me? do u have anyway i can contact u with
fearkillerr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003&nojs=1#goto_threadsearch
and how can u help me? do u have anyway i can contact u with
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I'l try to help u along here in your thread I meant.
Contact me, you could PM me here? Or u referring to email or some kind of real-time IM?
Anyway, if u were following this site ---> http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
I recommend at Step 7, do not mount your SD card using a card reader.
Slot the card back to your DesireHD and connect it to ur PC in 'Disk Drive' mode.
And proceed from there. Give it a try.
Zulmacher said:
I'l try to help u along here in your thread I meant.
Contact me, you could PM me here? Or u referring to email or some kind of real-time IM?
Anyway, if u were following this site ---> http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
I recommend at Step 7, do not mount your SD card using a card reader.
Slot the card back to your DesireHD and connect it to ur PC in 'Disk Drive' mode.
And proceed from there. Give it a try.
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Ok thats cool. a min im trying now, ill feedback once i finish thx!
Zulmacher said:
I'l try to help u along here in your thread I meant.
Contact me, you could PM me here? Or u referring to email or some kind of real-time IM?
Anyway, if u were following this site ---> http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/how-to-make-gold-card-for-htc-desire-hd/
I recommend at Step 7, do not mount your SD card using a card reader.
Slot the card back to your DesireHD and connect it to ur PC in 'Disk Drive' mode.
And proceed from there. Give it a try.
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Ok!!!
I just managed to do the Gold Card method from the link you gave me, but with one little difference, I didn't use Gold card Tools, because It didn't give me MMC2 CID, so i googled and found a program called Rev Skills and gave me the real CID of the MMC2(memory card) and then reversed it and i used that CID to make the gold card, and now i\m flashing the 1.32 RUU from SD with no problem! thanks man owe u bunch!
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CodeNameUnknown1 said:
Hi there.
is the only error you get a CID error?
if so, ... , follow this guideCLICK HERE
the guide is golden, and has worked with everyone i know, try it!
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Thanks bro, i can confirm it working now, thanks to XDA members for help!
, after i posted it, Zulmacher post appeared!
such a helpful community
codenameunknown1 said:
, after i posted it, zulmacher post appeared!
Such a helpful community :d
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xda ftw:d:d:d:d
fearkillerr said:
Ok!!!
I just managed to do the Gold Card method from the link you gave me, but with one little difference, I didn't use Gold card Tools, because It didn't give me MMC2 CID, so i googled and found a program called Rev Skills and gave me the real CID of the MMC2(memory card) and then reversed it and i used that CID to make the gold card, and now i\m flashing the 1.32 RUU from SD with no problem! thanks man owe u bunch!
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No problem.
Good to hear you've sorted it out. Enjoy!
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, after i posted it, Zulmacher post appeared!
such a helpful community
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Each of our little help goes a long way in making another fellow member delighted with his experience in this forum..
And allow him to get the most out of the awesome beast that the Desire HD is..
I'm assuming I need to create a Goldcard, just wanted to check first.
I have a Desire HD from Three (3) UK, which has a custom boot animation with the 3 logo, and has some 3 branded apps that cannot be removed via deleting.
Am I right in thinking that I need to follow to GoldCard Route to downgrade and root before flashing another rom?
2.3.3
Build 2.36.771.14
Yes, you need a Goldcard because you have a branded D HD
you can try gingerbreak, but it may not work.
If it doesnt work, then YES you need a goldcard.
for downgrading you can use a few methods:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
or
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
for the first thread, if you're having any issues, please refer to pages 28 and up for answers
we've simplified everything as much as we can.
Hi,
I have a DHD which i can use with any sim. Do i still need gold card? BTW, i am from Singapore. Can any m8 answer me???
Thanks.
micromouse said:
Hi,
I have a DHD which i can use with any sim. Do i still need gold card? BTW, i am from Singapore. Can any m8 answer me???
Thanks.
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The goldcard procedure or downgrading is needed if you attend to replace your Rom with a custom one.
You can use your phone with any sim you like but with the specific rom you haver right now.
micromouse said:
Hi,
I have a DHD which i can use with any sim. Do i still need gold card? BTW, i am from Singapore. Can any m8 answer me???
Thanks.
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yes, all you have is the simlock unlocked. a goldcard is required to load a stock PD98IMG with a different CID.