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[Q] How do I root version 2.50 on a branded DHD with S-off already?

Hi there,
So I've been using my Vodafone branded DHD for 9 months or so on stock Froyo and then decided to root my phone. After a bit of reading, it seemed Radio S-off was the way to go so I did that on software version 1.32 using Advanced Multi Tools and got Radio S-off and SuperCID. All was working fine however I had to upgrade as I had some Exchange 2010 issues which was fixed in Gingerbread so did the OTA updates which took me to software version 2.50 and now I'm no longer rooted.
So a few questions I have that I couldn't really find an answer to:
How do I get root back on 2.50 considering I've already got Radio S-off?
Do I need the goldcard since it's branded or not? Or just the PD98IMG.zip approach?
How do I get temproot first so I can back up all my data, apps, etc first before wiping or downgrading it? I tried the Temp Root option here but it didn't seem to work.
Here is all the details
Branded on Vodafone - CID was (and maybe is again as I cant check in the bootloader): VODAP021
From bootloader:
Code:
ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.09.04.11_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 12 2011, 00:55:45
From system info:
Code:
Android version
2.3.3
HTC Sense version
2.1
Baseband version
12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M
Kernel version
2.6.35.10-gd2564fb
[email protected] #1
Thu Jun 9 14:20:29 CST 2011
Build number
2.50.178.4 CL91002 release-keys
Software number
2.50.178.4
Browser version
WebKit/533.1
Would really appreciate some guidance on how to proceed...

You can try using gingerbrick if not use an RUU to downgrade to version 1.32 then use one click root to root your DHD
Yeah you will need a goldcard
Sent from my HTC Desire HD A9191 using XDA App

I am not sure you will need to do all that as you already have s-off. That is the most important part. The new hack kit doesn't even require you to downgrade anymore or cause you to lose data. I have been putting my foot in my mouth lately with not so correct advice so I won't say too much more. But I sure wouldn't start over till someone responds that has more knowledge of this. Especially with all the updated tools available at this point.

As Agoattamer mentioned you already have S-OFF and presumably Radio S-OFF too.
The only beast holding you back is attaining root.
I believe fre3vo will root 2.50.xxx.x builds.
From THIS thread, grab the Downgrade.zip from the end of the first post.
Then follow this adapted guide.
Connect Desire HD to a computer. Charge only, USB Debugging enabled!
Open up a cmd and go to Downgrade folder, execute commands:
Code:
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell
./data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FBB00000 -end FFFFFFFF
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That should root your handset. Now just install SuperUser from the market. You'll probably need busybox too, again grab that from the market after SuperUser.
Let us know if that works.
Credits to jkoljo for the original guide.

@4tifjaved, thanks for your response. Gingerbreak unfortunately didn't seem to work.
@Agoattamer, thanks for your suggestion. I tried what @andyharney suggested but it doesn't seem to have become rooted - e.g. Root Checker still says it's not rooted and I can't use a screenshot application as an example.
It scanned through various regions but in the middle of all the text that it showed, it had:
Code:
Potential exploit area found at address fbb6cc00:1400.
Payload verification failed.
...if that means something?
Any further guidance would be appreciated.

Any further suggestions?
I've searched through the forums but am not sure what to try...

Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
After reading abit of the advanced ace hack tool it says not to do it if you have s-off but also says it wont brick but you might have some problems. But if it gives your root then you can flash a new rom, etc via recovery.

Ace Advanced Hack Kit worked
babijoee said:
Have you tried this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
After reading abit of the advanced ace hack tool it says not to do it if you have s-off but also says it wont brick but you might have some problems. But if it gives your root then you can flash a new rom, etc via recovery.
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Thanks for your suggestion to try the Ace Advanced Hack Kit. I had seen that kit previously but was a bit concerned with the 'Please do NOT run the hack step if you are already S-OFF' note it had. I think the warning is mainly for if it's S-off and a custom rom.
So I went ahead and used it to root - followed the instructions and within 5 minutes was rooted! It's a great kit, worked well and preserved all data.
Thanks for your help!

Your welcome

hi i have the same version like this ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.09.04.11_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 12 2011, 00:55:45
...But my first line looks so:ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL....its in position ON....how to switch to off..or i dont need this ,?....and my radio line looks so:RADIO-26.09.04.11_M2..just this number two is there extra,but i think this is just another version my radio...so, for a clear overview that follows looks at me¨::
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.09.04.11_M2
eMMC-boot
Apr 12 2011, 00:55:45
From system info:
Android version
2.3.3
HTC Sense version
2.1
Baseband version
12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2
Kernel version
2.6.35.10-gd2564fb
[email protected] #1
Thu Jun 9 14:20:29 CST 2011
Build number
2.50.405.2 CL87995 release-keys
Software number
2.50.405.2
Browser version
WebKit/533.1
ok here is different my :Baseband version ,again this number two at the end.
Build number is all the other and of course number of software is another.
Can someone pls advise how enough with these parameters do root? my phone HTC Desire HD A9191-with these little different parameters
I must also apologize for my English, is not my native language, more or less behind me speak Google Translate
But I hope that is enough to understand me and that someone can help me ... thank you very much for yours time and help....

Root DHD for android 2.3.5

Hi everyone,
I just buy DHD for my self and I want to root this to flash amazing ROMs. But in our forum seem only tut for android version 2.2. Sadly, my phone on 2.3.5, what shoul I do now to root it?
My phone information:
Android version: 2.3.5
HTC sense ver: 3.0
Software number: 3.13.707.4
in HBOOT I find this:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0027
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Sep 7 2011,19:06:24
Please guide me, tks!

AAHK lets you downgrade, then root. Google for it: "attn1 aahk."

bananagranola said:
AAHK lets you downgrade, then root. Google for it: "attn1 aahk."
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Tk u, I try now

Read and make sure you understand the guide, do exactly what it says. And make sure you got usb debugging on.

yes, the AAHK is the best way, as it gets root and s-off. a root method has not yet been found for the 2.3.5 dhd, so (if the is what your dhd is running) the hack kit first downgrades the firmware, and then(when you run it for a second time) roots. just MAKE SURE THAT YOU READ THE EFFIN MANUAL!!!!! which is included in the hack kit. when i used the AAHK on my dhd i had to run it three times, so if nothing seems to happen, just try again.
some of my favourite roms for the dhd inclued the codefirex preiodicals, sabsa prime(i think that the thread for that is down atm). if you want the bleeding edge(but a little unstable) try the cfx 4.2 alpha releases, or randomblames 4.2 preview.

[Q] Dhd orange uk brand: problem official updates

HI TO ALL,
WE BRIEFLY EXPOSE MY PROBLEM.
IN JANUARY I BOUGHT A DHD FROM ALIBABA WEBSITE FROM CHINA,
THE PHONE TO ALL APPEARANCE LOOKED LIKE IN THE DESCRIPTION,
ONLY WHEN OPERATORS VERIFICATION HTC I DISCOVER THAT THE DHD
It's BRANDED UK, and that in ANY CASE it was UNLOCKED, so much is that I USE HERE IN ITALY with 3 CARD.
INFORMATION SOFTWARE is WRITTEN that I MOUNT a ROM 2.3.3
SENSE 2.1 SOFTWARE NUMBER 2.50.405.2
THE PROBLEM ARISES HERE.
To USE the HTC'S OFFICIAL GUIDE to UNLOCKING the BOOTLOADER I NEED the VERSION NUMBER 2.50.61.3
BUT I DO NOT UPDATE Correctly, and ACCORDING to HTC OPERATORS THIS HAPPENS because the PHONE is unlocked and HAS an UNOFFICIAL VERSION of the 2.50.405.2 SOFTWARE.
YOU UNDERSTAND THAT IS NOT OFFICIAL?
AND THE OTHER THING THAT I DID NOT UNDERSTAND IS THIS: HOW DO I AT THIS POINT TO USE THE HTC OR ANY OTHER GUIDE WHICH REQUIRES FROM ME A VERSION THAT I DON'T HAVE?
THE FACT THAT IT HAS BEEN UNLOCKED, WHICH I DO NOT KNOW HOW IT WAS DONE, I HAVE TO PERFORM CERTAIN PRELIMINARY STEPS BEFORE RUNNING A ROOT RELEASE?
Thank you.
THESE ARE THE INFORMATION MEETING IN BOOTLOADER:
ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT - 0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO - 26.09.04.11_M2
eMMC-BOOT
Apr 12 2011, 00:55:45

First, your all-caps style is difficult to read. Second, you are already S-Off; you don't need to unlock anything because you've already got something better. Just flash a recovery image from fastboot and flash a ROM from that recovery. If you don't know how to do that, look at the Ace Think Tank in my signature.

it's ok..but
I realized that the phone is already in s-off.
in another Italian forum have advised me to use advance tool kit to take root.
for you is an intuitive program? can I use so I not expert?
Another question: where can I download it?
This program does not block the phone and only serves to unlock the root?
thank

ciara81 said:
I realized that the phone is already in s-off.
in another Italian forum have advised me to use advance tool kit to take root.
for you is an intuitive program? can I use so I not expert?
Another question: where can I download it?
This program does not block the phone and only serves to unlock the root?
thank
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Hack kit is retired. Signing to this forum you agree to follow the rules...then do it. Read the stickies and the guides available. Besides you have another post saying that you want to unroot....

dhd in s-off: AAHK impossible use

Hi,
I have a cell dhd bought on aliba already in s-off.
Here are the data from the bootloader:
ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.09.04.11 _M2
eMMC-BOOT
April 12, 2011, 00:55:45
software version 2.3.3
software number 2.50.405.2
htc sense 2.1
the problem is follows:
can I use the tool AAHK or there are problems because the guide is written that i need the 2.50 version?
in this case, is there a way to upgrade or Flash a firmware Italian since the phone was branded orange uk?
Thank you

No need to use AAHK as you're already S-OFF

what's else?
What's else i need to unroot my phone?
Easy aceRootTool, do you know it?
it's a valid software for me?

ciara81 said:
What's else i need to unroot my phone?
Easy aceRootTool, do you know it?
it's a valid software for me?
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To unroot your device? Just flash a RUU or use the Superuser menu to unroot permantly. That will do it for good.

[Q] Downgrading and rooting an HTC Desire HD

Hello all
After countless hours looking on the web trying to Root my HTC Desire HD Nothing I have done seems to work. Apparently I need to Downgrade first but when I do that I get a $ instead of a # any suggestions. The specs I have are
Android Version - 2.3.5
HTC Sense version - 3.0
Software number - 3.13.661.4
Kernel version - 2.6.32.10-g931a37e
Relocked
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011,14:28:19
I want to thank you all for the countless hours you spend helping other people it is greatly appreciated.

hellitsme said:
Hello all
After countless hours looking on the web trying to Root my HTC Desire HD Nothing I have done seems to work. Apparently I need to Downgrade first but when I do that I get a $ instead of a # any suggestions. The specs I have are
Android Version - 2.3.5
HTC Sense version - 3.0
Software number - 3.13.661.4
Kernel version - 2.6.32.10-g931a37e
Relocked
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011,14:28:19
I want to thank you all for the countless hours you spend helping other people it is greatly appreciated.
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Make sure u install drivers first, is it carrier locked?

Dr. Globbyglob said:
Make sure u install drivers first, is it carrier locked?
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I have sync installed so that should be the drivers and not sure if carrier locked When I start it up it has the HTC splash screen then a Telus splash screen so maybe carrier locked. I have unlocked it though the HTCdev site and then relocked it

You need to re-unlock, flash a custom recovery from fastboot, and flash the SuperSU.zip from recovery.

bananagranola said:
You need to re-unlock, flash a custom recovery from fastboot, and flash the SuperSU.zip from recovery.
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I did relock it. but I never heard of the rest

No, re-UNlock it. Read the Ace Think Tank thread in DHD General for the rest.

bananagranola said:
No, re-UNlock it. Read the Ace Think Tank thread in DHD General for the rest.
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YEAH!

Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2436481
I sucessfully used it to downgrade, root and s-off using AAHK2 from te tool.
You should also check out main AAHK2 thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2367322
to read a list of SD card manufactorers that should be used.