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[Q] What could be the issue with me installing OTA 2.3?

Hi guys just tried to install the 2.3 OTA update that came through today.
Problem is as soon as I try it reboots to the exclamation mark and android symbol.
I am ENG S-OFF Radio S-OFF Sim Unlocked and Perm Rooted.
I did however change my CID to the standard HTC 001.
What could be the issue? I'm not getting any error notifactions or if I am I don't know where to find them?
Any advice?

Have you removed any system apps? Or any of the bloatware they pack in stock builds?

No the only thing I have done is to permroot with Visionary and add radio s-off and supercid now I changed the cid back to stock in prep for the update coming. The ROM is completely standard and stock.
My current version and build info is as follows:
Android Version
2.2
Baseband Version
12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M
Kernel Version
2.6.32.21-gf3f553d
[email protected] #1
Thu Oct 28 13:24:11 CST 2010
Build Number
1.32.405.6 CL278359 release-keys
Software Number
1.32.405.6
Browser Version
WebKit 3.1
Oh and when trying to use this tool after the failed OTA update attempt to change radio s-off back to on to see if that worked the program no longer seems to work returning failed probably connection errors: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
Thanks for the quick reply.

Same problem as I have in my thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081923&page=2
I think its becuase we have S-OFF that we cant get the update. I'd like to know how to get S-OFF back on

If you're both rooted, etc... Why don't you try Seraphics rooted GB ROM?
You can flash it via recovery and is completely stock, other than having root access.
You can find the thread HERE and the ROM HERE

I wouldn't mind knowing how to get S-OFF back on. Starting to wish I didn't root as I cant even get an OTA.

Same problem
I had the same problem ealier today. Yellow ! when the update shuts down the phone, but take out the battery and it loads back 2.2 up..
Tried undoing changes I could remember making- the radio s-off, rooting and the CID. Only other thing I could think of was trying to take clockworkmod recovery off the phone.
I decided just to flash this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1059563
...If you can flash roms, this is probably gonna be much the same as the update.
In the end I was actually pretty disappointed with it. I've tried RCMIX kingdom ROM which has elements of sense3 in it. I hadn't done my research and expected sense 3 with this update.

Thanks for the suggestions guys but I'll be frank and say custom roms aren't interesting me. I use Launcher Pro and make my own lockscreens for all my visual customisations and haven't seen any ROM that does anything out the ordinary other than tweaks.
Its knocked my confidence in using anything off here especially when the tool to s-off supercid and simunlock says its simple enough to go back where in reality after attempting OTA something in the settings somewhere has changed and screwed it up.

The ROM I linked to isn't a custom ROM. Its stock HTC gingerbread with root.

andyharney said:
The ROM I linked to isn't a custom ROM. Its stock HTC gingerbread with root.
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Thanks had a looked more in detail at the rom you linked to and have to say I'm convinced and can't be bothered with OTA anymore lol Decided to stop sitting on the fence and throw myself at the dev communities mercy lol Those using the Easy Radio tool won't be able to go back to s-on unless rooted and to do so ensure that you haven't denied access to an unamed process called "Unknown" in your superuser app as this refers to the radio tools access.

StuBlake13 said:
Hi guys just tried to install the 2.3 OTA update that came through today.
Problem is as soon as I try it reboots to the exclamation mark and android symbol.
I am ENG S-OFF Radio S-OFF Sim Unlocked and Perm Rooted.
I did however change my CID to the standard HTC 001.
What could be the issue? I'm not getting any error notifactions or if I am I don't know where to find them?
Any advice?
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solution of ur problem is to turn ur radio s-on simple.. mine works perfectly fine just installation error occurs which was solved ater factory reset and install OTA update.

[Q] [SOLVED] Final question before rooting my DZ

Hi,
I've got my DZ a couple of days ago. It's a secondhand DZ. Previously i've used HTC Touch, Touch Dual, TP2, so this is my first Android experience. I did lots of ROM playing on previous winmo phones, but after reading for these couple of days of Android modding, i learn that flashing another Android ROM is not so simple as winmo ROM.
This is my DZ info:
Android version 2.2.1
Baseband version 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
Build number 1.82.707.1 CL317545 release-keys
Software number 1.82.707.1
VISION PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT - 0.85.0009
MICROP - 0425
RADIO - 26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC - boot
Dec 13 2010
I've check with root checker and Titanium Backup, it says NO root access.
I've learned that with 1.82, i will have to downgrade first to 1.34.
In the steps for downgrading, i found that i will have to flash signed PC10IMG. But i also found in the sticky thread there's a warning, not to flash signed PC10IMG if i have S-OFF. So before i can downgrade, i have to get the S-ON.
I've read in a thread :
If for some reason (sending phone for warranty or repair, etc) you want to go back to S-ON:
- If you got S-OFF by flashing an Engineering hBoot, download the official HTC RUU for your phone version and flash the stock firmware back again. S-ON will be restored. This forum contains many threads with official RUUs.
- If you got S-OFF with gfree, it saved a backup copy to your SD card called "part7backup-xxxxxxxxxx.bin". It can be flashed back from a terminal emulator or from an ADB shell:
"dd if=/wherever/your/part7backup-xxxxxxx.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7
The problem is, i got a secondhand unit without microSD card. How can I get S-ON? I don't know how (what method) my DZ got S-OFF at the first place.
Any help is much appreciated.

prazzo said:
Hi,
I've got my DZ a couple of days ago. It's a secondhand DZ. Previously i've used HTC Touch, Touch Dual, TP2, so this is my first Android experience. I did lots of ROM playing on previous winmo phones, but after reading for these couple of days of Android modding, i learn that flashing another Android ROM is not so simple as winmo ROM.
This is my DZ info:
Android version 2.2.1
Baseband version 12.28e.60.140fU_26.04.02.17_M2
Kernel version 2.6.32.21-g6e170e7
Build number 1.82.707.1 CL317545 release-keys
Software number 1.82.707.1
VISION PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT - 0.85.0009
MICROP - 0425
RADIO - 26.04.02.17_M2
eMMC - boot
Dec 13 2010
I've check with root checker and Titanium Backup, it says NO root access.
I've learned that with 1.82, i will have to downgrade first to 1.34.
In the steps for downgrading, i found that i will have to flash signed PC10IMG. But i also found in the sticky thread there's a warning, not to flash signed PC10IMG if i have S-OFF. So before i can downgrade, i have to get the S-ON.
I've read in a thread :
If for some reason (sending phone for warranty or repair, etc) you want to go back to S-ON:
- If you got S-OFF by flashing an Engineering hBoot, download the official HTC RUU for your phone version and flash the stock firmware back again. S-ON will be restored. This forum contains many threads with official RUUs.
- If you got S-OFF with gfree, it saved a backup copy to your SD card called "part7backup-xxxxxxxxxx.bin". It can be flashed back from a terminal emulator or from an ADB shell:
"dd if=/wherever/your/part7backup-xxxxxxx.bin of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p7
The problem is, i got a secondhand unit without microSD card. How can I get S-ON? I don't know how (what method) my DZ got S-OFF at the first place.
Any help is much appreciated.
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You are already S-OFF? I'd find it strange that you'd be S-OFF and not be rooted.

install rom manager and check if there has been a recovery already flashed. Might answer your question
Why do you want s-on? S-off is a good thing
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA Premium App

You can check if you got S-OFF or S-ON
by entering bootloader
Power off your phone, then, hold the volume down key and the power key.
You might need to disable fastboot

Spastic909 said:
install rom manager and check if there has been a recovery already flashed. Might answer your question
Why do you want s-on? S-off is a good thing
Sent from my T-Mobile G2 using XDA Premium App
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I've already installed Rom manager and there's no clockwork recvery installed.
I want to flash custom rom. I need a root to do that. To get a root, i need to downgrade. To downgrade, i need to flash signed pc10img. And there's a warning here that said DONT flash pc10img with S-OFF. That's the problem.

Shinfang said:
You can check if you got S-OFF or S-ON
by entering bootloader
Power off your phone, then, hold the volume down key and the power key.
You might need to disable fastboot
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I already did that. Bootloader says VISION PVT SHIP S-OFF. So that means i definitely have S-OFF.

I've learned some more from the post here and there. I think i figured out what happen with my DZ. I think the previous owner rooted and S-OFF the phone in the old firmware 1.34 then got an OTA update to 1.84. That update destroyed the root but somehow still S-OFF.
If I follow the direction in this thread, i assume that i can downgrade and root again. I will not need a goldcard to downgrade because currently i have S-OFF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
Am i right?

prazzo said:
I've learned some more from the post here and there. I think i figured out what happen with my DZ. I think the previous owner rooted and S-OFF the phone in the old firmware 1.34 then got an OTA update to 1.84. That update destroyed the root but somehow still S-OFF.
If I follow the direction in this thread, i assume that i can downgrade and root again. I will not need a goldcard to downgrade because currently i have S-OFF.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
Am i right?
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I am not sure whether it will work. But I am curious too.
I once upgrade via OTA and then I downgrade it following the instruction as per your link reference too. I rooted succesfully.
But, my DZ was S-ON.
Now you are in a different situation. You want to downgrade and root it but you already S-OFF.
Do you want to try it?
Cheers

silverwind said:
I am not sure whether it will work. But I am curious too.
I once upgrade via OTA and then I downgrade it following the instruction as per your link reference too. I rooted succesfully.
But, my DZ was S-ON.
Now you are in a different situation. You want to downgrade and root it but you already S-OFF.
Do you want to try it?
Cheers
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I guess i have to try it.. will report after trying. Thnks all for the help..

Your theory on the previous owner having used the over the air update after rooting seems right to me. I've read more than a few times it will still show S-OFF but not be true S-OFF. Because you can't get S-OFF without root (well surely not on the newer 1.82's)

I'm not familiar with the 1.82 issues (why normal root methods fail on 1.82) but I wonder if temp root works, if you have radio S-OFF and temp root works it might be as simple as:
1. Obtain Temp Root (even Visionary could work)
2. Flash CWM Recovery (I'd use the flash_image method and not ROM Manager)
3. Reboot into CWM recovery
4. ...
5. Profit (Install a new pre-rooted ROM)
Of course this all depends on if temp root works with 1.82 and if your S-OFF is really S-OFF but it seems like a quick & easy thing to try.

I did it guys. It went smooth. Still needs goldcard though due to unmatched CID.
I'm on 1.34, rooted and S-OFF. Next find out ROM that i like most. Any recommendation? it has to be cool and fast..
So i figured that the warning "do not flash signed PC10IMG if you have S-OFF" is before we have the misc_version method. With misc_version "main is older" problem will never occur, provided misc_version done correctly.
Thank you all guys for your help and time especially for those guides starter. You guys are the ones who make this forum SO GREAT!

prazzo said:
I did it guys. It went smooth. Still needs goldcard though due to unmatched CID.
I'm on 1.34, rooted and S-OFF. Next find out ROM that i like most. Any recommendation? it has to be cool and fast..
So i figured that the warning "do not flash signed PC10IMG if you have S-OFF" is before we have the misc_version method. With misc_version "main is older" problem will never occur, provided misc_version done correctly.
Thank you all guys for your help and time especially for those guides starter. You guys are the ones who make this forum SO GREAT!
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Congrats .
The first time I did after rooting was install ROM MANAGER premium version.
There a lot of rom to try with the easiest way..
Good luck

[Q] Telus Desire HD (Canada) not downgrading (Tried Everything)

Hi there, I need help doing this as ive tried everything... Ive got to the point where i go into hboot to load the image in the ZIP but it keeps saying wrong image / cant find image ect.... Ive created 2 gold cards and no cid issues i believe.... my build is 1.84.661.1 c1325797
ker " 2.6.32.21-gb291666 htc-kernel and18-2 #1
Android 2.2.1
base 12.35d.60.140fu_26.06.03.24_m2
Please help as im on day 3!!!
Matt

you know with that build, you can use gingerbreak v1.2 to perm root. you dont really have to downgrade.... then you can use the tools to radio & eng s-off
also, if you are trying to downgrade, where and or what are you putting onto your goldcard? If there's a PD98IMG.zip in the ROOT sd directory, the bootloader will try loading it up. just saying

According to:
[TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root & S-OFF Guide)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
you need to downgrade if you are on 1.72.405.3 or higher build, or new radio (12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M is ok). Downgrade first!!
I read this gb method is a little more rishy and "AGAIN, THIS DOES NOT WORK ON S-ON DEVICES" . are you sure it will work on a telus Canadian version?
also, i am putting PD98IMG.zip on the sd's root directory and hboot is just not finding it...
anyone???

OvernightEnemy said:
According to:
[TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root & S-OFF Guide)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
you need to downgrade if you are on 1.72.405.3 or higher build, or new radio (12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M is ok). Downgrade first!!
I read this gb method is a little more rishy and "AGAIN, THIS DOES NOT WORK ON S-ON DEVICES" . are you sure it will work on a telus Canadian version?
also, i am putting PD98IMG.zip on the sd's root directory and hboot is just not finding it...
anyone???
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http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0 , tired this? Really easy

Rumz786 said:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0 , tired this? Really easy
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the fre3vo script may not work, if it doesnt, message me and i'll send you a link to an earlier version of the toolkit with gingerbreak in it

I Used JSLEnterprises suggestion around a month ago, I was on the same build as you & it did work, it actually did everything for you.... follow the instructions carefully & if your on telus... to make the audio better & fix the tinny sound, Search for the (cm7-inspire-audiofix-r1.zip) and flash after installing whichever rom u choose.

[Q] Downgrading 2.3.5 to rootable version

I recently completed HTC's latest (Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.0) update on my DHD but I've decided to go down the root and custom ROM road now. The first task I need to complete is a downgrade to a rootable version.
I was following jkoljo's [GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405 and I've completed all the steps in Section 1 and 2b, with all commands executing without error, but I'm still not seeing the temproot '#' prompt (it stays '$') and therefore I cannot proceed with Section 3 and complete the downgrade.
Does anyone know if there is any reason why the same instructions would not work for 2.3.5?
Software Information:
Code:
Android version
2.3.5
HTC Sense Version
3.0
Software Number
3.12.405.1
Kernel version
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
Baseband version
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Build Number
3.12.405.1 CL199157 release-keys
The three attachments are screenshots of the output of a re-attempt I did.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Just use this. aahk. It has support for 3.12.405.1 now.
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda premium

Not working aahk ...

I don't think you need to downgrade if you just use the adb way of rooting. It is a universal one so you can push superuser.apk and run an exploit to get root working. Search on xda for tutorials and i hope you'll find them.

Tried AAHK and it worked a charm.
For the record I think the issue may have been that I hadn't set up a goldcard. I was 99% sure my phone was unbranded and I didn't need one
Successfully...
downgraded
rooted
S-OFFed
super wiped
Android Revolution HD ROM installed
Data and Apps restored via MyBackup Pro
Sweet
Thanks for your responses folks.

How to working? S-off 3.12.405 ?

aahk-13012012 not working
No succes with aahk
S-off not possible
After reboot tries to load image PD98IMG.zip, doesn't work
Can't downgrade
Desire HD
Android version 2.3.5
HTC Sense version 3.0
Software 3.12.405.1
Unlocked phone with HTCDev and worked!
What to do to install another rom?

got exactly the same problem, did you ever get a fix, would be grateful if you could share it, thanks

mcbainc said:
got exactly the same problem, did you ever get a fix, would be grateful if you could share it, thanks
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mweegels said:
No succes with aahk
S-off not possible
After reboot tries to load image PD98IMG.zip, doesn't work
Can't downgrade
Desire HD
Android version 2.3.5
HTC Sense version 3.0
Software 3.12.405.1
Unlocked phone with HTCDev and worked!
What to do to install another rom?
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If unlocked with htcdev you need to relock and then run aahk, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1486839&page=3

AAHK is a universal, ONE CLICK tool. It does everything on its own, all you need to do is follow the guide in the thread and in the effen manual.
If you can't find the effen manual or the start code, you're probably better off not rooting at all.
If you run into a problem while running AAHK, you have most likely used a tool (read HTCdev unlock). Use that same tool to re-lock bootloader, then run AAHK as explained above. AAHK supports the latest Ace firmware released by HTC, so yes, 3.12 is supported.
If you still run into an issue, you can seek help at the irc support chan for AAHK.
AAHK Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
AAHK irc chan: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#aahkSupport

not work AAHK for 3.12.405.1
s-on or s-off nothing changed.

where i can find AAHK? The thread is closed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821

Search a advanced "ace hack kit attn1" on gille and you will find it
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using xda premium

I'm sorry, but i don't understand, what is gille

mrjhnn said:
I'm sorry, but i don't understand, what is gille
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He meant Google.
Sent from a dream.

Teichopsia said:
He meant Google.
Sent from a dream.
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Yeap, I understand. Thank you too.

hello. is my first attempt to root.
I just tried to root my phone but i have 3.12.405.1 verios of Android and Advanced Ace Hack Kit show me:
"
3.12.405.1
This verios of Android Cannot use the hack hit at this time.
You can downgrade if you like, the rerun the hack step.
WARNING: THIS WILL WIPE DATA"
My question is : what I do in this situation ?? i can downgrade my phone whit this tool(aahk) ?? or i have to use ather program ???

galacticu said:
hello. is my first attempt to root.
I just tried to root my phone but i have 3.12.405.1 verios of Android and Advanced Ace Hack Kit show me:
"
3.12.405.1
This verios of Android Cannot use the hack hit at this time.
You can downgrade if you like, the rerun the hack step.
WARNING: THIS WILL WIPE DATA"
My question is : what I do in this situation ?? i can downgrade my phone whit this tool(aahk) ?? or i have to use ather program ???
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No one answered in the other thread?
Before continuing, make sure the hack kit supports that version of android that you have.
After you have done that, yes, the hack kit will downgrade your os version. That's the way it works.
But if you are asking that question, I suggest for you to read the thread and the manual. And do a search in either the dhd or inspire section, I can't remember which, there was a member who posted each step and was helped all the way. You can use that as a guide in addition to readen the hack kit instructions and effen manual.
Sent from a dream.

Does it for you?
djolebih said:
AAHK is a universal, ONE CLICK tool. It does everything on its own, all you need to do is follow the guide in the thread and in the effen manual.
If you can't find the effen manual or the start code, you're probably better off not rooting at all.
If you run into a problem while running AAHK, you have most likely used a tool (read HTCdev unlock). Use that same tool to re-lock bootloader, then run AAHK as explained above. AAHK supports the latest Ace firmware released by HTC, so yes, 3.12 is supported.
If you still run into an issue, you can seek help at the irc support chan for AAHK.
AAHK Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
AAHK irc chan: http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#aahkSupport
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So I won't have to do anything but sit back and watch AAHK do its thing? Last time I tried to do it I had to go into HBOOT and had no idea what to do to downgrade it. Please get back to me ,
Thanks

In a sense yes, but first make sure you read the effin manual thoroughly.

[Q] i'm really stuck - need help getting started in changing roms (experienced user)

hi to all,
i used to have a desire hd a while back and now i've bought 2 more sets for family.
i'm trying to root and s-off to change roms and radios but all the tools i remember are either gone and the links are dead.
i need help starting out.
my current situation is this:
android version: 2.3.3
kernel number: 2.6.35.10
build number: 2.37.707.3
how do i begin? i can't really downgrade as the 1.31 ver is nowhere available.
not sure i need a goldcard as the phone does not seem branded (but it doesnt always show)
plaese help

iamdudi said:
hi to all,
i used to have a desire hd a while back and now i've bought 2 more sets for family.
i'm trying to root and s-off to change roms and radios but all the tools i remember are either gone and the links are dead.
i need help starting out.
my current situation is this:
android version: 2.3.3
kernel number: 2.6.35.10
build number: 2.37.707.3
how do i begin? i can't really downgrade as the 1.31 ver is nowhere available.
not sure i need a goldcard as the phone does not seem branded (but it doesnt always show)
plaese help
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Look here and good luck

well thanks but still stuck
thekool11 said:
Look here and good luck
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i'm running the tool as suggested but when it get to the part when it need to pull the token it gives me an error:
... INFO[ERR] Command error !!!
any clue?

If your hboot is not 2.00.0029, you need to update it. Unlock bootloader is only working for the hboot with that version number.
Sent from my Desire HD

moving forward - still can't downgrade
yumm91 said:
If your hboot is not 2.00.0029, you need to update it. Unlock bootloader is only working for the hboot with that version number.
Sent from my Desire HD
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i've created a goldcard and placed the 1.32 pd981 image file on SD. rebooted to bootloader. everything is updated except stages 9,10,11 (bypassed) and the phone comes up again but when i keep check it i see the software version is still 2.37.
what am i doing wrong?

iamdudi said:
i've created a goldcard and placed the 1.32 pd981 image file on SD. rebooted to bootloader. everything is updated except stages 9,10,11 (bypassed) and the phone comes up again but when i keep check it i see the software version is still 2.37.
what am i doing wrong?
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Doesnt matter what firmware it is if i am not mistaken. Just make sure that the hboot is updated to 2.00.0029.. there is a .zip file that will update the hboot somewhere in the forum.
Sent from my Desire HD