Hey everybody,
I am here to ask the much dreaded question. How can I root my DHD? I don't really want to use AAHK and downgrade my firmware, I need a 2.3.5 root please. By the way I have woven through many forums, so none of those "search before you ask" posts. After all, forums are for asking questions. Many thanks
P.S I am a new member, so bear with me
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tobykeegan said:
Hey everybody,
I am here to ask the much dreaded question. How can I root my DHD? I don't really want to use AAHK and downgrade my firmware, I need a 2.3.5 root please. By the way I have woven through many forums, so none of those "search before you ask" posts. After all, forums are for asking questions. Many thanks
P.S I am a new member, so bear with me
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Forums are for asking new questions, but they are not for asking questions that have been asked and answered many times previously, like this one. With that said, I can believe that you have at least searched a bit and just not found what you're looking for, since the only other solution is significantly less popular (for good reason). So: you can use HTCDEV to unlock the bootloader. It give you fewer ROM options (you can only flash ROMs intended for your phone, not ported ROMs), and you need to flash the boot.img from your computer each time you flash a ROM. (Those restrictions are the reasons why HTCDEV is less popular than AAHK; I usually recommend AAHK.) Why don't you want to downgrade using AAHK?
first try this software http://www.unlockroot.com/ if it didnt work then use aahk
tobykeegan said:
Hey everybody,
I am here to ask the much dreaded question. How can I root my DHD? I don't really want to use AAHK and downgrade my firmware, I need a 2.3.5 root please. By the way I have woven through many forums, so none of those "search before you ask" posts. After all, forums are for asking questions. Many thanks
P.S I am a new member, so bear with me
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There is no way to gain S-OFF and root without downgrading. That is why the Hack Kit does that. SuperOneClick, unlockroot and other stuff wont work in your device.
The other choice is to unlock the bootloader as bananagranola said, but that wont give you total control of your device nor root.
What you can do, is after running the Hack Kit, flash a 2.3.5 custom rom that you like, but that is of course your call.
root for apps
i don't care about roms and anything else ,i just want to root my device to be able to install a firewall app (root needed) and avast anti theft (root needed) .I'm really tired of searching ,so please help .
thanks .
the_metal said:
i don't care about roms and anything else ,i just want to root my device to be able to install a firewall app (root needed) and avast anti theft (root needed) .I'm really tired of searching ,so please help .
thanks .
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Why don't you just downgrade and root? I did the same way
OK guys, I guess AAHK is the way forward. It won't wipe my data will it?
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tobykeegan said:
OK guys, I guess AAHK is the way forward. It won't wipe my data will it?
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Sadly, it will wipe your data during the downgrade process. There seems to be no way around it
But aahk is quite save and will tell you before it destroys any data.
tobykeegan said:
OK guys, I guess AAHK is the way forward. It won't wipe my data will it?
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The only chance that I see, is that run zergrush or tacoroot to gain temp root and then back up your stuff, then downgrade and root.
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Finaly a question that I need an answer to... Ok, I actually want to use the aahk, but my waranty is still valid so I wish to make a backup of my stock ROM so I could unROOT if something goes wrong in the future... Now, the aahk will downgrade my phone and thous not give me a chance to backup mu current ROM... Is there any way I could back it up somehow? I think that that is the way to go with the original question if you already want the stock ROM...
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I accidentally flasched RUU_Ace_HTCCN_CHS_1.75.1400.4_Radio_12.35a.60.140f _26.04.03.30_M_release rom and now I don't know how to install more WWE. With this rom is not possible to use Visionary. please help me and sorry for my poor English.
Teos89 said:
I accidentally flasched RUU_Ace_HTCCN_CHS_1.75.1400.4_Radio_12.35a.60.140f _26.04.03.30_M_release rom and now I don't know how to install more WWE. With this rom is not possible to use Visionary. please help me and sorry for my poor English.
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DO YOU HAVE S-OFF or SUPERCID on your phone before you updated?
I had made S-OFF with EasyS-OFF before. I'm trying to S-OFF but Visionary doesn't seem to be working with this version . I attempt temproot and I get a black screen after a few moments. how can I do flasched a rom WWE?thanks.
i had the same problem 1 week ago and didnt find anything, and that ****ing ruu dont have gapps
are you able to check what is the bootloader version?
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1. This is in the wrong section.
2. There are several threads about this already. No need to start a new one.
3. If you don't have s-off anymore it means you didn't have radio s-off and now you are stuck. You will not have root again.
Have a nice day.
Hello everyone and thanks for the replies. then in the future will be out a way to make the root in this version?thanks.
Teos89 said:
Hello everyone and thanks for the replies. then in the future will be out a way to make the root in this version?thanks.
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Most likely it will at some point in the future. If at all possible that is (insert scared shudder here).
The new devices rolling off the assembly line somewhere will all have the latest ROM and imho there are just too many useful things that require root.
If HTC, on the other hand, has succeeded in closing this ROM so tight that are no holes left to exploit I personally think that it will reflect negatively on their sales. Fat lot of good that will do us, I know.
Regards Elo.
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I have a DHD with 1.72.405.3 unlocked and unbranded.
What is the easiest way to Downgrade and Root my phone ?
& how much of a chance is there that i brick my phone ?
I've seen a couple of threads about Rooting , i just don't know which one to use.
Try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Very comprehensive..
Chances of bricking? Big time if you doesn't follow all the instructions..
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Chances of bricking? Big time if you doesn't follow all the instructions..
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I have to disagree on that, nobody has bricked a desire hd yet. Chances of bricking are very low if you use my tools, because my tools check if everything is ok before doing anything.
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SAPPH1RE said:
Try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Very comprehensive..
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Thanks for the link
jkoljo said:
I have to disagree on that, nobody has bricked a desire hd yet. Chances of bricking are very low if you use my tools, because my tools check if everything is ok before doing anything.
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Thanks for the info
What's the difference between Root and S-Off ?
Root is a permission to do stuff in the current ROM, S-OFF is a setting deeper down in the device that for example sets the device's internal memory to read/write state instead of read only. Basically it allows you to flash stuff.
jkoljo said:
Root is a permission to do stuff in the current ROM, S-OFF is a setting deeper down in the device that for example sets the device's internal memory to read/write state instead of read only. Basically it allows you to flash stuff.
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Thanks for the reply again, i think i'll stick with Rooting my phone so i can use some apps i couldn't use before.
I might S-OFF later on when i want to flash some custom roms
Actually there is no chance to brick your device with just rooting it...
Visionary + Has never, at least to my knowledge broken a phone; the only risk to damage of the phone is when flashing, and if you have used jkoljo's S-OFF tool, you can always get access to the bootloader, and therefore access clockworkmod, or reset the phone using the PGD128.zip (or whatever that is called, I cant remember the exact name) Happy flashing
jkoljo said:
I have to disagree on that, nobody has bricked a desire hd yet. Chances of bricking are very low if you use my tools, because my tools check if everything is ok before doing anything.
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I have to agree with you.. Your tool have help me in my journey to root and s-off.. But still have to follow your instruction, so that i won't do anything weird with my phone..
Sorry for all the noob questions, but if i Root and S-Off my phone how easy would it be to go back to stock unrooted ?
Follow this...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Be careful and read the instructions a few times.
Rooting shouldn't brick your dhd...flashing the radio is the most common way of bricking it (a know of a coupl eof dudes who glanced at the instructions and proceeded to brick them)
BUT there are some v good guides here and on youtube...
Ps...
And have fun!!!!!!!!
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I just purchased my desire hd and I would appreciate if someone would tell me if and how to s-off and if it is possible to root 2.3.3 gingerbread.
Thank you.
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You will find all you need in the stickies in development section. If you are new to this I would recomend that you spend some time reading before getting into it.
Good luck
It is few threads before u make this one.
Since Gingerbreak will not work with OTA
[GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Thank you for reply.
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It is quite difficult to root desire HD. It would be very nice if someone who knows how to do it, to make a CLEAR post from A-z. First downgrade? S-off? Adb errors? Gold card? It's a LOT of stuff to read out there about how to do it right but since there are many changes and updates since the first rooted phone, it would be nice if someone will do this from scratch.
Thanks in advance.
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razvan_real_one said:
It is quite difficult to root desire HD. It would be very nice if someone who knows how to do it, to make a CLEAR post from A-z. First downgrade? S-off? Adb errors? Gold card? It's a LOT of stuff to read out there about how to do it right but since there are many changes and updates since the first rooted phone, it would be nice if someone will do this from scratch.
Thanks in advance.
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its not difficult either,
1. install visionary+ from android market.
enable debugging from settings> application >development.
on visionary press TEMP ROOT after it done (sometimes took 2 or more tries)
then press PERM root.
there u go u have permanent root htc desire hd (works only with 1.32.405 ver)
razvan_real_one said:
It is quite difficult to root desire HD. It would be very nice if someone who knows how to do it, to make a CLEAR post from A-z.
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I suggest that you just do some reading and learn it. I have spent dozens of hours working on my guides and tools, and 99% of the people who are capable of reading, succeed in the process.
The guides cannot become any easier. Downgrade is your first step, follow the thread. Then there is a link to Radio S-OFF tool in the end of downgrade guide. Follow that link.. You get the point.
In short what you need to do...
A. [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
B. What to do:
1. Temp root with Visionary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEMnIOb3bIQ&NR=1)
2. Perm root
3. Do your Radio S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
4. Do your ENG S-OFF (HBOOT)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
5. Install Clockworkmod, flash recovery image.
6. Do Nandroid backup.
ref
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11409887#post11409887
I kinda understand where this guy is coming from. I'm fully confident on the actual root process, my problem lies in actual downgrading. Fair play it will take an idiots guide to get me rooted on my hd. Just wished it was as simple as my G1 was.
I'm aware of needing an sdk file to downgrade, but the guides here don't reflect on that.
In no way is my post meant to be or sound disrespectful in anyway. You guys here do an amazing job, you really do and I (as many others) here appreciate it 100%.
My reasons for root are solely selfish. I want root to allow for use of cachemate louder volume hack and hopefully better battery life.
In my G1 days I had to flash my fone like a whore flashes her pants, but that was just to keep he phone usable.
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Thank you audiavant for more specific instructions.
Anyway last day I was stuck when trying to downgrade. I have HTC sync but not the desire sdk and maybe because of that, Adb was not working. I'll try again this evening, hopefully don't get a brick after that
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Thank you a lot
audiavant said:
In short what you need to do...
A. [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
B. What to do:
1. Temp root with Visionary (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEMnIOb3bIQ&NR=1)
2. Perm root
3. Do your Radio S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
4. Do your ENG S-OFF (HBOOT)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
5. Install Clockworkmod, flash recovery image.
6. Do Nandroid backup.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11409887#post11409887
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Very nice post!!! I did it in 30 minutes with your instructions after reading all those posts.
This kind of post I was looking for.
Thank you again!
Hello I need help I am the happy owner of a htc wildfire (android 2.2.1)
would like to root it but how do you do just that.
would be cool if you could install android 2.3 on it.
do not know whether it is possible
hope someone can help me with it
thank you in advance
from Jakob
Search this forum before posting. There's even a thread just a few posts below yours titled Noob Guide To 2.2.1 or something like that. Surely that will answer your questions no?
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You have to get s-off first. You have to find somewhere that has xtc clip to do this. Then you need to find somewhere on the net a stock RUU to downgrade to android 2.1 and set the bootloader version to 0.80. You can then use unrevoked to gain root. This may not work with version 3.3 of unrevoked, if so find a copy of unrevoked 3.2 on the net. This version may hang at 'rebooting into recovery' but at this point the phone is rooted and you can close down unrevoked and reboot the phone from recovery. I did all of the above 2 days ago so I can assure you it works.
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As said previously you can't root via a software method (unrevoked)
you do need a XTC clip but had my device rooted by a shop in England via a postal service, which was reasonably priced.
You needn't downgrade the boot loader as previously mentioned, can be confusing difficult and there's no need. Simply install clockwork mod recovery, install the rooted ROM you like and voila you are done!
if you need any more answers feel free to ask there's plenty on threads answering the same question.
Pls excuse the ignorance...
I've had my DZ (Bell) since release, I've done all the OTA updates etc. Other than being officially SIM unlocked it's not modded at all, nothing.
I recently moved on so now it's sitting around and I wanna "play" with it. Here's my issue...
There are sooooo many guides to achieve root, S-Off etc. Goldcards, Visionary, GFree... I am super confused.
Is there anyone out there that can point me to where to start and what is trusted to get this thing perma-root and S-Off.
2.3.3
Baseband - 12.57.60.25U_26.10.04.12_M
2.42.666.8
Thanks guys
opensourcefan said:
Pls excuse the ignorance...
I've had my DZ (Bell) since release, I've done all the OTA updates etc. Other than being officially SIM unlocked it's not modded at all, nothing.
I recently moved on so now it's sitting around and I wanna "play" with it. Here's my issue...
There are sooooo many guides to achieve root, S-Off etc. Goldcards, Visionary, GFree... I am super confused.
Is there anyone out there that can point me to where to start and what is trusted to get this thing perma-root and S-Off.
2.3.3
Baseband - 12.57.60.25U_26.10.04.12_M
2.42.666.8
Thanks guys
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It's safer to use the guide here in the wiki, the majority of the other ways have a high brick rate
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I can help.. im on bell with desire z...have done it 2 ways. I will post the best when im on my comp
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That will be much appreciated, thank you.
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root 4 you
do you have knowledge of ADB? MESSAGE ME
Yes Sir I do, messaging.
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bloodfart thank you for the info and directions.
I ended up following this guide which worked flawlessly to downgrade.
Now onto what "should" be the easy task to root and s-off.
Wow I'm suprised the other way didn't work...hmmm. well I'm glad it all worked out for you
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Sorry about posting in a old post, but I tried to send a pm but I cant because Iam a new user..
I'am in the same situation that opensourcefan, i'm totally confused and I have the same version of software and android.
Well.. I read that you did this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912 but I can figure out what I have to do first. Downgrade? root? goldcard?
I just want to unlock my sim card and then delete some pre-installed apps (maybe after read a lot, try to install another ROM or something).
What is first??
Thanks !
EDIT: opensourcefan just answered me the pm (I didnt know that the pm was really sent, the system said that I need 10 post, but anyway. thanks!!)