Hey guys!
I used an RUU to flash my Desire back to the old software (build) version 2.10.405.2. This gave me Android 2.2 (Froyo). I think this is the one that came with my phone (if my memory serves me well). Those who bought it before me had to upgrade from Eclair to get Froyo. I think I had Froyo already.
But why does it say "Revolutionary" and "S-OFF" in my HBOOT menu? Doesn't the RUU flash everything?
Also, when I go into Recovery I get the usual warning triangle icon. So there are no menus, there used to be CWM (clock work mod) with menus.
So the recovery image has been flashed and the ROM image has been flashed? But just not the HBOOT image?
Can I download the HBOOT image only somewhere? And then flash it using Fastboot Commander?
U have to flash alpharev downgrader first then run the ruu, that way it will be completely stock s-on
So I guess I was on the right path then. I mean I just flashed it with what seemed to be the stock HBOOT image. I visited the AlphaRev website and downloaded a file called PB99IMG_stock.zip. This ZIP file includes a file called hboot.img. I used the command prompt to write this file to the phone in fastboot mode.
But all that did is it changed the title in the HBOOT menu from "Revolutionary" to "AlphaRev".
BEFORE;
-Revolutionary-
BRAV PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
AFTER;
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
I will try the downgrade image now.
What will the command be?
Code:
fastboot flash hboot bravo_downgrade.img
Is that right?...
And then I will run the RUU? Right? And this will flash the proper stock HBOOT image?
From what i understand you have Stock hboot now (you said you've flashed it)
So yes, now just flash downgrader and run RUU.
How to get back to stock HBOOT image
It worked! Thanks jmcclue! The commands are all the same as for flashing any HBOOT image.
Just for reference, this is how to do it.
Go to AlphaRev website and download the file "bravo_downgrade.img".
Set the phone to fastboot mode.
Connect it to the computer with a USB cable.
Open a command prompt (preferably with elevated privileges).
Navigate to the folder where you saved the "bravo_downgrade.img" file.
Send this command to flash it.
Code:
fastboot flash hboot bravo_downgrade.img
Send this command to reboot.
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Send this command to erase cache.
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Disconnect the phone from computer.
Select "REBOOT" from the Fastboot menu. Either that, or take out the battery and put it back in.
Boot/start up the phone normally. If you previously took out the battery, put it back in and press the power button.
Connect it to the computer. If it asks you what kind of connection, choose Charge only.
Run the RUU (ROM Utility Update) that includes the HBOOT image. If it includes the HBOOT image the file size should be around 160 MB.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
When done, the phone should reboot and you should have the stock HBOOT image and the stock software version.
Note! Don't remove the cable when you are sending commands to the phone. Only remove it when all commands and operations are performed.
Requirements:
RUU file for your phone.
Android SDK installed.
Java SDK installed.
HTC Sync
(ADB driver for your phone)
I am assuming you already have the SDKs all installed and set up. If not, you will have to do that first.
You will probably also need the HTC Sync installed on the computer. I think this is required for RUU to work properly. I was only receiving ERROR 170 when running the RUU ("phone not connected" or "not found" or whatever), until I installed HTC Sync. You will find it on HTC website or you can find the old version on your original 2 GB microSD card you got with the phone. I personally prefer the old version because the new HTC Sync feels like bloatware and is resource-hungry for no apparent reason (just some flashy graphics).
You may or you may not need the ADB (Android Debug? Bridge) driver for your phone. I have mine, downloaded from XDA Developers forum years ago. It's said that installing HTC Sync will include the proper drivers for ADB and solve the issue with missing driver for "Android 1.0". I didn't find this to be true. I tried different, supposedly HTC drivers only packages, from different web sources, and none of them worked. Except for the one I found on XDA Developers forum. I'm not 100% sure but I think this driver is only needed when the phone is in recovery mode. But it doesn't hurt to install it just as a precaution or at least have it prepared and ready to install.
To get RUU files:
You can either go to the HTC Developer website and try to locate the files there, or you can visit a website like Shipped-ROMs and try locating a "Bravo" or "Desire". Bravo is the codename for Desire. Then you probably want to download the ones that have "WWE" (World Wide English) in the names. These are based on English but have translations to other languages as well. And you want the ones where it says "HTC" in the name, if your phone is not carrier specific and not re-branded. Mine is not.
This is the name of the RUU file I used:
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.10.405.2_R_Radio_32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_142828_signed.exe
This gave me Android 2.2 which is what I had on my phone when it was new.
Check:
To verify that you have the proper HBOOT version and that you have S-ON you can show the HBOOT menu (volume down + power button). Here is what it should look like.
AFTER flashing with RUU;
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
BEFORE flashing with RUU;
AlphaRev Unlock
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.9999
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
BEFORE flashing the HBOOT with bravo_downgrade.img;
--- AlphaRev ---
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.09.05.30_2
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
Patched HBOOT images (Revolutionary & Alpha Rev) are protected against downgrades
Hi k3lcior!
If I was on stock HBOOT, then why did it say "Revolutionary" on top of the screen when I hold Volume down and Power button to enter HBOOT menu?
Yes, I did say I flashed it. Or that's what I thought I did. What I meant is I ran the RUU (ROM Utility Update) for build 2.10.405.2. I mentioned the name of the file in the post above. This is a 166 MB file. It's not an OTA update or anything of that nature, like updates of 30 MB or less. So running the RUU (166 MB) should flash everything on the phone, not just parts of it.
RUU file is big because it includes the ROM, the recovery image, and it should also include the HBOOT image. But for some reason when I ran this it only flashed and replaced my ROM image, and the recovery image. It failed to flash and replace my HBOOT image.
I now know why.
Downgrade protection, these HBOOTs cannot be overwritten by an OTA or RUU, unless you flash a downgrader HBOOT first.
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This is a quote from the AlphaRev website. It's more clear to me now why it didn't work in the first place.
I actually had the "Revolutionary" HBOOT because that's what I used. I used Revolutionary to get S-OFF and root access on Android 2.3.3 on HTC Desire. It of course also installs a custom recovery image (CWM or Clock Work Mod) with "Revolutionary" background and "Revolutionary" printed on HBOOT menu.
So my conclusion is that both "Revolutionary" and "AlphaRev" HBOOT images have this "downgrade protection" feature. That's why running RUU to restore everything to stock version fails to restore the HBOOT image to it's stock version. The HBOOT image on the phone was being protected. That's where the "downgrade image" comes in. You use that to remove the protection first. And then you run the RUU and it will flash everything, including the HBOOT image.
After all, the Revolutionary is a later development based on AlphaRev, and other tools and exploits. So it's not hard to imagine that they share same features. The last time I used AlphaRev and Unrevoked to get root and S-OFF was when I had Android 2.29 (I think it was build 2.29.405.2). I had no problems running the RUU to restore everything back to stock version, including the HBOOT image. But I did not downgrade it that time. I mean I just used the RUU for the same version, as the one that was already on the phone. And of course I didn't use Revolutionary at that time.
So I'm not sure... it's either because of the fact that I used Revolutionary this time (instead of Unrevoked + AlphaRev), or it's because I went from Android 2.3.3 to Android 2.2 (a downgrade), or it's because I was going from HBOOT version 6.93.1002 (came with Revolutionary) to HBOOT version 0.93.0001 which comes with the RUU for (a downgrade).
It may also be that the AlphaRev HBOOT image didn't have the "downgrade protection" until version 1.80. So it's possible that I used some old version of the AlphaRev that didn't have this feature when I rooted and S-OFFed the old Android 2.29.
One of these cases apply, but I'm not sure which one. In either case, I got rid of the custom HBOOT image. It's all back to stock now.
FWIW;
When you visit the AlphaRev website you will see that there is a table with two columns that hold file names and download links. One just says "Download". Th other says "PB99IMG". If you are doing this from a computer, with the phone connected to the computer with a USB cable, then you probably want the files from the column that says "Download".
If you for some reason don't have access to a computer, or you don't know what command prompt is, you don't know how to install the Android SDK so that you can send the fastboot commands... well, whatever the reason may be, then you probably want the files from the column that says "PB99IMG". These are ZIP files that include the same files you will find under "Download", with the addition of some extra files/tools. The idea is to place it on an SD card and let the phone do the rest. It's sort of this "unplugged" and automated way of doing things.
You can also download the corresponding PB99IMG zipfile, put it on your sdcard, and rename it to PB99IMG.zip. Then start the phone in HBOOT mode (VolDown+POWER) to flash the HBOOT without a PC. It is however still necessary to either restore your nandroid, or reflash your ROM after doing this. The partition LAYOUT has changed, the actual data still needs to be 'moved'.
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I'm not sure how it helps renaming a ZIP file. If the file name is "PB99IMG.zip" (with the zip extension already) how does it help renaming it to... something like "PB99IMG.zip.zip"? Is that what they are saying? That you should add one more zip extension to the end of the file name... or that you should add one if there is no extension. I'm not sure what they mean, but I would go with "PB99IMG.zip".
I have not tried this method myself, but this may be easier to use for some user. Instead of having to install the SDK et al. You may be able to even download the ZIP file right on the phone, without even touching a computer. You just need to have it on the SD card of the phone. And enter the HBOOT menu. I guess there is some Bat file or something inside the ZIP file that automates everything else.
@ OP
glad u got sorted. its good to see that u actually took the time to read and understand what u did, unlike other user who just post problems coz they cant be bothered to read anything and try to understand how things work so :good: to u.
Now about the PB99IMG. Your bootloader will only read PB99IMG it so thats why u have to rename it from PB99IMG_downgrade to PB99IMG. The downgrade part is only there so u know what file it is
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I need to unlock my SIM CARD with unlock sim utility, but can't do it (says success but not NETWORK UNLOCK) , i think it's because my HBOOT and RADIO..
So i need to downgrade from 2.3.3 to 2.2 ..
My hboot is
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-1.02.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
Jul 22 2011,16:19:16
Just tell me is this right way (it's look to simple to me ) , i found this on bortak troubleshooting (thanks to him)...
I want to downgrade to RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.10.405.2_R_Radio_32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_142828_signed , now have newest gingerbread
I need to start from phase 2? i'm little confused about goldcard, i don't need it because my phone isn't branded? right?...
" [PHASE2]- we need to extract rom.zip from the RUU. If your phone is branded Orange, you will need a goldcard because Orange didn't release any RUU's.. The bastards
[P2/STEP1]- Run the RUU (BUT DO NOT PLUG IN YOUR PHONE OR CONTINUE), move it to the side as it cannot be minimised.
[P2/STEP2]- go to start menu, and use the "run" feature. Type in %temp%
[P2/STEP3]- select "date modified" to "today" (to make it easier to find). There are should now be 2 folders with long names of random characters.
[P2/STEP4]- search the folders for rom.zip and extract it to the desktop.
[P2/STEP5]- Rename the rom.zip to PB99IMG.zip (if on windows 7 and you have hidden file extensions, only make the name PB99IMG, otherwise it will be PB99IMG.zip.zip - because windows is retarded sometimes)
[PHASE3]- now we need to actually use the RUU
[P3/STEP1]- put the file in the ROOT of your sd-card (not in any file or folder) and boot into bootloader (poweroff, hold VOLUME DOWN and POWER). After a few seconds, you will be prompted to update bootloader. Select Yes. DO NOT INTERRUPT THE PROCESS, OR YOU WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE.
[P3/STEP2]- Once the process is finished, you will now be S-ON and unrooted with the stock system. "
No you are not right.... nothing more
rootSU said:
No you are not right.... nothing more
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hahahah... good to know
So i need first s-off, or something else?
I didn't found anything specific about that..
Yeah youd need s-off then fastboot flash the Alpharev downgrade.img hboot. Then you can ruu. This wipes all data though, so you may aswell become a fully rooted member of society
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
rootSU said:
Yeah youd need s-off then fastboot flash the Alpharev downgrade.img hboot. Then you can ruu. This wipes all data though, so you may aswell become a fully rooted member of society
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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Great!
Thanks a lot ! !
Hello everybody, I've been searching for a solution to this for a while now. Searching all over this forum and other forums. Google advanced searchs didn't help me neither. Please I would be very grateful if you could give me a start line.
I've ended up with a Htc desire of which I don't know the background since wasnt mine. the only thing i found out (when unplug from pc) :
AlphaRev CM7 r2
Bravo PVT3 ship S-OFF
Hboot - 6.93.1002
Microp - 051d
Touch panel - Synt0101
Radio - 5.17.05.23
Aug 10 2010, 17:52:18
The cell phone is GSM of no mobile operator.
Please can you tell me if my phone is bricked? is there any chance for recovery? Thank you so much !!
The solution is in this sticky thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17829936
Guess you didn't search that hard?
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
Damn sir! you're fast!
Thank you, i found the tutorial very good! just what i need
rootSU said:
The solution is in this sticky thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17829936
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excuse me again , but i im stuck..
i presumed my problem was at the section [4]RUU PROBLEMS
(since there was the htc logo problem with four /!\ )
ok, i followed thes steps:
went to alpharev.nl and downloaded the stock .img
downloaded and installed the android flasher.. i turned on the desire with the htc logo and the four triangles , choose the bootloader and i hit the Flash! button. but nothing.. nothing happens on the phone.. and android flasher just keeps hanging with the progressbar not moving. what am i doing wrong??
Are you sure you used search??
Go back to alpharev and download the file PB99IMG_stock. Rename this as PB99IMG.zip and place onto your SD card. Reboot phone with VolDn + Pwr and wait until you see "Do you want to install update?" (or something like that) and select "yes".
You will find this guide posted many times on this forum and it's not hard to locate...
I guess what the op need is to flash the hboot_downgrader first then only run the ruu. It should works.
Flashing the stock_hboot from alpharev will make no different because that is not the original stock hboot but the locked bravo_alphaspl.img with 147mb/data and the original stock hboot from htc is 148mb/data.
As mentioned in Alpharev website:
"Downgrade protection, these HBOOTs cannot be overwritten by an OTA or RUU, unless you flash a downgrader HBOOT first."
So flash downgrader hboot then run RUU.
777ace said:
Are you sure you used search??
Go back to alpharev and download the file PB99IMG_stock. Rename this as PB99IMG.zip and place onto your SD card. Reboot phone with VolDn + Pwr and wait until you see "Do you want to install update?" (or something like that) and select "yes".
You will find this guide posted many times on this forum and it's not hard to locate...
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Indeed sir, i found this guide but isn't working for me. I downloaded the PB99IMG_stock.zip , renamed to PB99IMG.zip and copied to the root of SD card. I tried tto powr + voldown but nothing.. just brings up the htc logo with the four triangles at the edges.
ckpv5 said:
I guess what the op need is to flash the hboot_downgrader first then only run the ruu. It should works.
Flashing the stock_hboot from alpharev will make no different because that is not the original stock hboot but the locked bravo_alphaspl.img with 147mb/data and the original stock hboot from htc is 148mb/data.
As mentioned in Alpharev website:
"Downgrade protection, these HBOOTs cannot be overwritten by an OTA or RUU, unless you flash a downgrader HBOOT first."
So flash downgrader hboot then run RUU.
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I've tried with the android flasher this method but with no luck. should i
go with the .iso file burn it and run it to change the hboot.
(one more thing. i don't find 147/148 mb data on the bravo_xxx.img they're only a few kb :/ )
Never use android flasher so not sure about it. Try fastboot commander but do not use bravo_alphaspl.img, use bravo_downgrade img. After flashing it, run ruu.
aaronkatrini said:
(one more thing. i don't find 147/148 mb data on the bravo_xxx.img they're only a few kb :/ )
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hboot.img that you flash will change the nand partition layout. So flashing an alpharev stock hboot will change the nand partition to 147mb for data, 250mb for system and 40mb for cache. 147/148mb is not the size of hboot.
Your problem here is the RUU cannot write a new partition to nand because of the locked alpharev hboot, that is why you need to flash the bravo_downgrade.img to unlock the hboot then when you run ruu, it can write new partition layout to nand.
ckpv5 said:
Your problem here is the RUU cannot write a new partition to nand because of the locked alpharev hboot, that is why you need to flash the bravo_downgrade.img to unlock the hboot then when you run ruu, it can write new partition layout to nand.
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Very informative answer .. but for some odd reason i cannot get to downgrade the hboot.
1.Downloaded and installed the Fastboot commander 1.51
2.Downloaded the bravo_downgrade.img from alpharev.nl
3.switched on the desire (whith the htc logo and four triangles) and connected to pc
4. opened the fastboot commander and on the "hboot radio & rec" tab.. on the hboot/spl i chose the bravo_downgrade.img and then "flash spl"
5.it says waiting for flashing and than it fails without showing any reason
what am i doing wrong?
In your pc device manager (assuming you're on windows), is the Android USB Devices show My HTC ?
Here is the driver if needed http://rapidshare.com/files/431644974/Usb-Drivers-Android.rar (link taken from fastboot commander thread).
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This has been asked and answered before
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Hello,
hope you can helpe me...
I'd on my device InsertCoin "installed" an wanted to go back to stock rom.
During the RUU-Process I got a failed (system partition).
Now I can see only a HTC-Logo on a black screen an 4 exclamation marks (one in each corner) - when I plugin and unplug a usb-cable I can see following:
AlphaRev CM7 r2
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6-93-1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
..and two exclamation marks (bottom corners)
fastboot devices responses with "SH09CPL01234 fastboot", ALL OTHER fastboot commands resulting with "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))"
Is there any way the device back? (searching now for two days...)
many thanks
M$
hi, You did not search enough see bortak guide on top of q&a
Or:
download stock hboot from alpharev
flash it via fastboot
then you can run CORRECT RUU according to your cid from shipped-roms
Microsaft said:
Hello,
AlphaRev CM7 r2
BRAVO PVT3 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6-93-1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010,17:52:18
M$
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Flash alpharev downgrader first before running RUU
hmmm...at lease an update
Changed the USB-Cable - now the fastboot commands are working.
Flashed boot and recovery and tried my RUU.
However "my" RUU is not working as the CID has changed to VODAP102. (Error 131).
Searching now for the correct RUU (not found on shipped-roms.com)
As I didn't found a working RUU:
Is there any way to change the CID at the current phone status?
Or how can I create a GoldCard when the phone isn't working? (the way shown at the Q&A didn't work - ReadCID.exe doesn't show any output)
kind regards M$
i dont think a card reader works either. have u another phone or someone u know have a phone with sd card? if so use that to create a goldcard
Sent from my HTC Desire
So the GoldCard can be "created" in ANY phone - it must not be that one where it will be used?
M$
yh because the goldcard is ur sdcard. plug in the phone, run the goldcard tool it should detect the sdcard then press get cid, once it shows cid copy it then click the link below it to take u to the site where u create the goldcard then paste ur cid number and follow the other instructions then once u have the goldcard downloaded go back to goldcard tool, press the load goldcard (i think thats what it says) find the file on ur computer and select it then press patch r something like that and ur done. it should say succes sdcard is now a goldcard r something along those words. hope thats not too confusing lol
Sent from my HTC Desire
Thank's 2 ALL
Got it now back running...
I'm trying to recover the Bravo to stock after getting almost bricked. I downgraded the HBOOT to 0.93.00001 using AlphaRev method and used the RUU executable (at this point it's unclear to me whether I used the right one or not)... but the downside was I lost S-OFF in the process.
So I tried using the Revolutionary method to gain S-OFF, and got stuck on the "waiting for device" screen. It turned out that the ADB doesn't find the device, even after reinstalling the drivers.
Fastboot DOES show the device (via "Fastboot devices" command), but it displays the "12 signature verify fail" when trying to flash a new HBOOT.
Right now, the phone screen is stuck at this:
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Aug 10 2010, 17:52:18
RUU
It won't let me choose HBOOT/FASTBOOT (apparently it boots in Fastboot mode automatically), or enter recovery.
¿Is there any way to gain S-OFF to install the HBOOT, recovery and ROM?
ADB doesnt work in Hboot AFAIK. And not much help to u.
But thought it would save u playing with drivers.
May be USB bricked? Have a look bortak's guide, it's covered there. As you're still s-on, you can't flash a hboot from fastboot now.
Edit: I see that you're stuck in RUU mode now; if you can't boot the system now you can still use the 2.3.3 RUU (from htcdev). After that you should be able to run revolutionary.
muellersmattes said:
May be USB bricked? Have a look bortak's guide, it's covered there. As you're still s-on, you can't flash a hboot from fastboot now.
Edit: I see that you're stuck in RUU mode now; if you can't boot the system now you can still use the 2.3.3 RUU (from htcdev). After that you should be able to run revolutionary.
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I cannot begin to express my gratittude. I installed the Gingerbread update and the phone is now working properly :good:
Hi all!
First off, an elderly neighbor gave me this ancient looking phone, going by the name of HTC Buzz A3333 Wildfire in order for me to try and resurrect it back to life, lol.
I was trying to get it a nice new custom rom and root it. Somewhere down the line i guess i made some critical errors. When i try to boot it into recovery, all i get is a red triangle and an exclamation mark "!". I'm no expert but i think that indicates i still have the stock recovery (twrp or something similar) on the device but it's not running ok.
Now, how do i get about this problem?
The device's info (if you need more, just specify):
android version 2.2.1.
software number 2.22.405.1
***UNLOCKED***
BUZZ PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-1.02.0000
MICROP-0622
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-3.35.20.10
Dec 13 2011, 12:08:54
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When in hboot, what comes up is something like this: "No image or wrong image/Main version is older! Update fail! Press <POWER> to reboot.
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What do i do? Did i BRICK the phone? I'd really love to help the old lady, she was always nice to me when i was a kid.
siempreviva said:
Hi all!
First off, an elderly neighbor gave me this ancient looking phone, going by the name of HTC Buzz A3333 Wildfire in order for me to try and resurrect it back to life, lol.
I was trying to get it a nice new custom rom and root it. Somewhere down the line i guess i made some critical errors. When i try to boot it into recovery, all i get is a red triangle and an exclamation mark "!". I'm no expert but i think that indicates i still have the stock recovery (twrp or something similar) on the device but it's not running ok.
Now, how do i get about this problem?
The device's info (if you need more, just specify):
android version 2.2.1.
software number 2.22.405.1
***UNLOCKED***
BUZZ PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-1.02.0000
MICROP-0622
TOUCH PANEL-ATMELC03_16ac
RADIO-3.35.20.10
Dec 13 2011, 12:08:54
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When in hboot, what comes up is something like this: "No image or wrong image/Main version is older! Update fail! Press <POWER> to reboot.
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What do i do? Did i BRICK the phone? I'd really love to help the old lady, she was always nice to me when i was a kid.
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Easy fix pal you have tried to flash a recovery or an update by adding a file named pc49img.zip to your bootloader. This method does not work for unlocked bootloader, only security off bootloaders (s-off).
You should download a pc49img.zip of clockworkmod (cwm) recovery which available in the development section, or in the stickied thread containing all the roms and recoverys. Download version 5.0.2.0 or 5.0.2.8.
so extract that zip file into your fastboot directory (the one you used to flash the unlock_token.bin you got from htc to unlock the bootloader) and make sure you delete any pc49img.zip files from your sdcard.
Then boot into bootloader. Use the power button to select fastboot on the device and connect it via usb to the computer. Lastly you should have a file called recovery.img in your fastboot directory after extracting your downloaded cwm zip file. If not, wrong download, try another
So, open a command prompt in the fastboot folder and issue these commands.
Fastboot getvar all
(if you dont get any information back then there is a connection issue and continuing will fail)(also dont post the information here as its device sensitive )
Fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now use your volume buttons to select recovery and hit power to select. The guides i have written to downgrade the hboot of this device can explain the new controls for the recovery so have a read at them, then install any rom of your choosing AFTER making a nandroid backup
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