I bought a HTC Droid Incredible 2 on Ebay (flashed to straight talk) and I'm trying to root it, but sadly i can't update to gingerbread (im stuck on 2.2.1 and can't unlock bootloader or anything ) I've searched all over, under, and around the interwebz but there seems to be no fix . Please help me Android gods so I can pimp my phone out :fingers-crossed:
RUU - ROM Update Utility
I was in this situation once. What you need is a signed RUU (ROM Update Utility) for Gingerbread 2.3.3. Once you have 2.3.3, you'll be able to root and (if desired) obtain S-OFF so that you can install custom ROMs, etc.
Follow these steps carefully. I am not responsible for any damage to your phone.
Download this zip file: http://d-h.st/yJQ
Expand the ZIP file. Inside it, you will find RUU_Vivo_W_Gingerbread_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.18.605.3_Radio_1.09.01.0622_NV_VZW1.92_release_199487_si.zip
Verify that the md5sum of that file is cea499f51b40055ffd118960e1e73255. This is critically important. It ensures that your copy of the RUU has not been corrupted. If the MD5 does not match, start over from step 1. A corrupted RUU will likely brick your phone. MD5 checker app for Android
Rename the RUU zip file to PG32IMG.zip and put it at the top level of your SD card.
Confirm that your battery has plenty of charge, because RUU installations should never be interrupted for any reason. If they are interrupted, you could brick your phone. I recommend plugging your phone into a charger.
Turn off your phone. Hold down both the power and the volume down buttons to enter fastboot.
The word "BOOTLOADER" should have a blue background behind it, indicating that is highlighted. If not, highlight it using volume up or volume down. Once it's highlighted, press the power button to enter the bootloader (hboot).
Hboot will scan your SD card and detect the RUU file, PG32IMG.zip, and ask if you want to install it.
Select yes. DO NOT INTERRUPT RUU INSTALLATION FOR ANY REASON
Reboot the phone, and you should have 2.3.3 Gingerbread.
Remove PG32IMG.zip from your SD card, or at least rename it.
For more info, such as how to obtain S-OFF and ClockwordMod Recovery (for custom ROM installation), read the "Revolutionary" section of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796
For custom ROMs to try on your Incredible 2, go to our development forum. I myself use Chillybean's unofficial build of CyanogenMod 10.1, currently with b-team kernel version 7. CyanogenMod is by far the most popular custom ROM for Android, and CM 10.1 is based on Android 4.2.2. There are also Incredible 2 ROMs for Android 4.3 and 4.4, but I've avoided them because from what I've read they seem to have more bugs right now. 4.4 ROMs in particular are extremely experimental right now, more of a proof of concept to briefly try. If you care more about stability and battery life than having the latest Android versions, download the official CyanogenMod 7.2 stable which is based on Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread.
Slinkwyde said:
I was in this situation once. What you need is a signed RUU (ROM Update Utility) for Gingerbread 2.3.3. Once you have 2.3.3, you'll be able to root and (if desired) obtain S-OFF so that you can install custom ROMs, etc.
Follow these steps carefully. I am not responsible for any damage to your phone.
Download this zip file: http://d-h.st/yJQ
Expand the ZIP file. Inside it, you will find RUU_Vivo_W_Gingerbread_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.18.605.3_Radio_1.09.01.0622_NV_VZW1.92_release_199487_si.zip
Verify that the md5sum of that file is cea499f51b40055ffd118960e1e73255. This is critically important. It ensures that your copy of the RUU has not been corrupted. If the MD5 does not match, start over from step 1. A corrupted RUU will likely brick your phone. MD5 checker app for Android
Rename the RUU zip file to PG32IMG.zip and put it at the top level of your SD card.
Confirm that your battery has plenty of charge, because RUU installations should never be interrupted for any reason. If they are interrupted, you could brick your phone.
Turn off your phone. Hold down both the power and the volume down buttons to enter fastboot.
The word "BOOTLOADER" should have a blue background behind it, indicating that is highlighted. If not, highlight it using volume up or volume down. Once it's highlighted, press the power button to enter the bootloader (hboot).
Hboot will scan your SD card and detect the RUU file, PG32IMG.zip, and ask if you want to install it.
Select yes. DO NOT INTERRUPT RUU INSTALLATION FOR ANY REASON
Reboot the phone, and you should have 2.3.3 Gingerbread.
Remove PG32IMG.zip from your SD card, or at least rename it.
For more info, such as how to obtain S-OFF and ClockwordMod Recovery (for custom ROM installation), read the "Revolutionary" section of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796
For custom ROMs to try on your Incredible 2, go to our development forum. I myself use Chillybean's unofficial build of CyanogenMod 10.1, currently with b-team kernel version 7. CyanogenMod is y far the most popular custom ROM for Android, and CM 10.1 is based on Android 4.2.2. There are also Incredible 2 ROMs for Android 4.3 and 4.4, but I've avoided them because from what I've read they seem to have more bugs right now. 4.4 ROMs in particular are extremely experimental right now, more of a proof of concept to briefly try. If you care more about stability and battery life than having the latest Android versions, download the official CyanogenMod 7.2 stable which is based on Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread.
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Is the whole thing the RUU file and needs renamed? or just RUU_Vivo_W_Gingerbread_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.18.605.3_Ra dio_1.09.01.0622_NV_VZW1.92_release_199487_si.zip
Just RUU_Vivo_W_Gingerbread_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.18.605.3_Ra dio_1.09.01.0622_NV_VZW1.92_release_199487_si.zip
Again, verify the MD5 hash once it's on the SD card. Do not skip that step.
Slinkwyde said:
Just RUU_Vivo_W_Gingerbread_S_VERIZON_WWE_2.18.605.3_Ra dio_1.09.01.0622_NV_VZW1.92_release_199487_si.zip
Again, verify the MD5 hash once it's on the SD card. Do not skip that step.
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Okay, I did everything exactly how you said, the md5 was right, i renamed the file, put it on top layer, but when i go to hboot (it starts up in hboot and automatically checks for images) it doesn't find anything.
Make sure you didn't make a typo in the name. It should be PG32IMG.zip. That's a capital i, not a lowercase L, and it may be case sensitive. Also, make sure file extensions are visible to you in whatever program you're using to rename, because if they're hidden you might have actually named the file PG32IMG.zip.zip.
Another possible cause is that for whatever reason the forums are putting a space in the long file name (should be Radio not Ra dio), which could be a problem if you're using the command line to rename and move.
Of course, make sure that the SD card is properly seated in your phone.
Just a few guesses off the top of my head. I have to go now. If it's something else maybe someone else can help.
This is my software information and my boot screen if it helps any.
Slinkwyde said:
Make sure you didn't make a typo in the name. It should be PG32IMG.zip. That's a capital i, not a lowercase L, and it may be case sensitive. Also, make sure file extensions are visible to you in whatever program you're using to rename, because if they're hidden you might have actually named the file PG32IMG.zip.zip.
Another possible cause is that for whatever reason the forums are putting a space in the long file name (should be Radio not Ra dio), which could be a problem if you're using the command line to rename and move.
Of course, make sure that the SD card is properly seated in your phone.
Just a few guesses off the top of my head. I have to go now. If it's something else maybe someone else can help.
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There is no typos and I am manually changing the name from my PC by connecting phone as a harddrive, there is no space in radio.
The only thing i can think of is "Rename the RUU zip file to PG32IMG.zip and put it at the top level of your SD card." mayhap I'm spose to put the WHOLE miniadb_inc.zip on top layer? or just PG32IMG.zip?
Just PG32IMG.zip. The other files in that outer zip are for people downgrading from 2.3.4, not for people upgrading from Froyo like you are.
In hboot, what does it say at the very top of your screen?
ThisLameNigga said:
There is no typos and I am manually changing the name from my PC by connecting phone as a harddrive, there is no space in radio.
The only thing i can think of is "Rename the RUU zip file to PG32IMG.zip and put it at the top level of your SD card." mayhap I'm spose to put the WHOLE miniadb_inc.zip on top layer? or just PG32IMG.zip?
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^Nope I tried that too, still doesn't find it.
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Just PG32IMG.zip. The other files in that outer zip are for people downgrading from 2.3.4, not for people upgrading from Froyo like you are.
In hboot, what does it say at the very top of your screen?
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if you scroll up just a bit there is two pics, one of my software and one of my hboot screen
Slinkwyde said:
Just PG32IMG.zip. The other files in that outer zip are for people downgrading from 2.3.4, not for people upgrading from Froyo like you are.
In hboot, what does it say at the very top of your screen?
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here you go
Try pressing power to select fastboot.
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Try pressing power to select fastboot.
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i already did, still doesnt find any image
Try this: "turn on USB Debugging under Settings>Apps>Development, and disable fastboot under Settings>Power"
I got that from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796
Slinkwyde said:
Try this: "turn on USB Debugging under Settings>Apps>Development, and disable fastboot under Settings>Power"
I got that from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796
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idk what happened but it finally worked, now im trying to unlock bootloader (i think thats next for full root) but when I use
fastboot oem get_identifier_token in command prop I get
<bootloader> [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.008s ]
finished. total time: 0.009s
Which is the exact same problem i had beforehand and why i was trying to up grade to gingerbread -___-
Actually, the next step is to get S-OFF. That is the preferred way to unlock the bootloader, not the HTC unlock.
Read the "Revolutionary" section of this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751796. Revolutionary will give you S-OFF and will also install ClockwordMod (CWM) as your custom recovery. Through the custom recovery you can install custom ROMs, but for the Incredible 2 you'll want to replace CWM with 4EXT afterwards.
ThisLameNigga said:
^Nope I tried that too, still doesn't find it.
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So, here's where i'm at now after this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=732505
I still cannot use any usb functionality other than charging, and i'm running unrooted OTA1.47 now.
I'm at the point where i'm needing to get the AmonRa recovery off and the factory recovery back in place, but i can't find out how to do it.
I see a few posts that say to run the ruu, but that involves running the exe while the phone is connected to a windows workstation through usb. With no USB functionality, i'm kind of at a loss on how to proceed.
Any assistance or direction pointing would be greatly appreciated.
Edit: Fixed it.
Using the RUU for 1.47 worked.
I had to open it, then on the first page select "View Readme", then "Save As" for the read me to figure out what directory the temp files went to and what they were named. Looked for rom.zip, copied to my sd card as PC36img.zip. After that, powered on using Power Button and Down volume and let the phone do the rest.
Grabbed the RUU link from here: http://www.shipped-roms.com/shipped/Supersonic/
If you have a card reader/adapter, use your sdcard with the reader and plug it into your pc. Download and move the zip to the card, more specifically the PC36IMG.zip file. Pu the sdcard back in to your phone. Hold Vol up and power the phone, and let it load the zip file.
Isn't that still a rooted rom?
I actually loaded a 1.47 stock rom, using the PC36IMG.zip way of doing it. It didn't return me to the factory screen after selecting Recovery, and still loaded the AmonRa one.
I'll try that with that specific file next. I'm downloading RUU_Supersonic_1.32.651.6_Radio_1.39.00.05.31_release_171253_signed.exe right now to try and extract the factory rom and try that way.
Bump. Still haven't found a way.
When you hold volume down and press power, before you select recovery check on the top and see what version of hboot you have. If you have .76 that means you unlocked the nand and from my understanding this is not reversible yet.
87Octane said:
When you hold volume down and press power, before you select recovery check on the top and see what version of hboot you have. If you have .76 that means you unlocked the nand and from my understanding this is not reversible yet.
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.79 right now i believe.
All you would need then is a copy of the stock recovery and flash it and that will replace AmonRA. I may have been wrong about un-rooting after unlocking nand. Check out this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6783326
87Octane said:
All you would need then is a copy of the stock recovery and flash it and that will replace AmonRA. I may have been wrong about un-rooting after unlocking nand. Check out this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6783326
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I went through that one, downloaded the ruu, ran it, browsed to my temp files for the zip image, put it on the phone, and received the "older version" error when it tried to read and flash it via renaming it to PC36img.zip
I'm trying to find the 1.47 RUU to try those same steps, but haven't had much luck.
Of course, i'm trying to work and browse the forum at the same time, might not be the best plan. lol
Just found it.
Downloading the 1.47 RUU now. Hopefully this can take care of putting the recovery back to oem.
Good luck and please post results. I am interested in this as well in case I ever have to do it for insurance purposes.
87Octane said:
Good luck and please post results. I am interested in this as well in case I ever have to do it for insurance purposes.
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Using the RUU for 1.47 worked.
I had to open it, then on the first page select "View Readme", then "Save As" for the read me to figure out what directory the temp files went to and what they were named. Looked for rom.zip, copied to my sd card as PC36img.zip. After that, powered on using Power Button and Down volume and let the phone do the rest.
Grabbed the RUU link from here: http://www.shipped-roms.com/shipped/Supersonic/
Right now I'm running Hboot version 0.77.0000 and im just wondering what the most recent version of hboot is because virtous 3.2.0 is saying i need 0.92 to use it
thanks
.92 I'm pretty sure is the newest
I'm searching everywhere. if you can find a link please let us know so I can go download that damn thing...
Found it: http://dougpiston.com/files/Hboot/PB...-0.92.0000.zip
Now I just need the md5 before I try to use this file. remember to rename it and watch the extension.
Can someone please confirm the MD5 sum? this is what I get from the download, but I cant confirm that this is even the right file:
54A82417C62C8B3DDACA785EBDCE6BFB *PB31IMG.zip (IS THIS .92?)
6B665D591D8A02D3165C0F0A67E521D0 *PB31IMG-hboot-0.92.0000.zip (IS THIS .92?)
the difference between these two files is 2MB in size. one of these two files is not correct... need help identifying the correct .92 HBOOT please.
Thanks for the info. Do I just have to name it pmg......
Zip or something like that and just flash it. And can anyone confirm that link?
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mmtoman said:
Thanks for the info. Do I just have to name it pmg......
Zip or something like that and just flash it. And can anyone confirm that link?
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
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it should be a .zip file. the name of the file should be PB31IMG.ZIP
Also, you will have to restore the nandroid backup you make prior to flashing hboot as your phone will not boot (boot to recovery, restore from backup) the HBOOT will erase the kernel requiring a restore.
But lets confirm that the link I'm providing is the actual .92 hash before applying, else we can be bricking our phones today.
special thanks to rmk40 for the file location. Here is the info
Hboot Upgrade Instructions
As of Virtuous 3.2.0, hboot 0.92 is now required. This hboot shipped with the original Froyo OTA for the Incredible.
1. Download this file and place it at root of your sdcard.
2. Boot into the bootloader. There are several ways to do this. If you are already booted into Android, use Quickboot and select the Bootloader option. You can also use adb by typing "adb reboot bootloader". Or, simply power down the device. Once it is off, hold the volume down button and then press power.
3. Once in the bootloader, select the first option from the menu "bootloader". You should see a progress bar on the right side of the screen. If you do not, you did not perform step #1 correctly or your sdcard is not formatted FAT32.
4. You will then be prompted to confirm flashing boot, bootloader and recovery. Hit volume up to confirm and then reboot.
5. At this point hboot is upgraded. I recommend reinstalling Virtuous (either via ROM Manager or manually) just to be safe.
http://files.virtuousrom.com/inc/misc/PB31IMG.zip
Here is the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765447
the file is 5Mb in size and here is the hashfile:
9EA3D7F843C11320D577AEC55191C16A *PB31IMG.zip
digitalicecream said:
I'm searching everywhere. if you can find a link please let us know so I can go download that damn thing...
Found it: http://dougpiston.com/files/Hboot/PB...-0.92.0000.zip
Now I just need the md5 before I try to use this file. remember to rename it and watch the extension.
Can someone please confirm the MD5 sum? this is what I get from the download, but I cant confirm that this is even the right file:
54A82417C62C8B3DDACA785EBDCE6BFB *PB31IMG.zip (IS THIS .92?)
6B665D591D8A02D3165C0F0A67E521D0 *PB31IMG-hboot-0.92.0000.zip (IS THIS .92?)
the difference between these two files is 2MB in size. one of these two files is not correct... need help identifying the correct .92 HBOOT please.
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Your second Md5 is correct. Mine doesn't include the recovery.
http://dougpiston.com/?p=44
digitalicecream said:
special thanks to rmk40 for the file location. Here is the info
Hboot Upgrade Instructions
As of Virtuous 3.2.0, hboot 0.92 is now required. This hboot shipped with the original Froyo OTA for the Incredible.
1. Download this file and place it at root of your sdcard.
2. Boot into the bootloader. There are several ways to do this. If you are already booted into Android, use Quickboot and select the Bootloader option. You can also use adb by typing "adb reboot bootloader". Or, simply power down the device. Once it is off, hold the volume down button and then press power.
3. Once in the bootloader, select the first option from the menu "bootloader". You should see a progress bar on the right side of the screen. If you do not, you did not perform step #1 correctly or your sdcard is not formatted FAT32.
4. You will then be prompted to confirm flashing boot, bootloader and recovery. Hit volume up to confirm and then reboot.
5. At this point hboot is upgraded. I recommend reinstalling Virtuous (either via ROM Manager or manually) just to be safe.
http://files.virtuousrom.com/inc/misc/PB31IMG.zip
Here is the original thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765447
the file is 5Mb in size and here is the hashfile:
9EA3D7F843C11320D577AEC55191C16A *PB31IMG.zip
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THANK YOU!
I've spent the last 4 hours trying to accomplish this.
Update- I may have spoke to soon. After reboot I now find that my touchscreen isn't working at all. I can boot into hboot, recovery, and all that jazz. Get to the unlock screen, and in some spots there are tiny black lines running through the display. I am wondering if this is because I may have an SLCD screen or vice versa that is incompatible? I am not sure what screen I have, would there be a way to tell?
- I tried wiping dalvik cache and factory resetting, this was said on another forum. Now I am stuck at the HTC splash screen. Any help???
- Never mind. Forgot to use recovery, did a restore, and everything is just snazzy, 0.92 and all. Thanks again! =)
hi
i've just made my desire S-off.
but i wasnt able to flash HBOOT Oxygen rc7
need help
thanks
Did the same thing today, except i was running Oxygen v2.0.3.
All i did was to:
1. Download the PB99IMG_bravo_oxygen.zip from alpharev website
2. Rename it to PB99IMG.zip
3. Place it on the root of the sdcard (not in any subfolders)
4. Enter Hboot (vol-down + power)
5. Here i was asked to update/install , choose "yes"
6. Confirm
Done
spirol said:
Did the same thing today, except i was running Oxygen v2.0.3.
All i did was to:
1. Download the PB99IMG_bravo_oxygen.zip from alpharev website
2. Rename it to PB99IMG.zip
3. Place it on the root of the sdcard (not in any subfolders)
4. Enter Hboot (vol-down + power)
5. Here i was asked to update/install , choose "yes"
6. Confirm
Done
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i did as you said
but after i entered HBOOT i wasnt asked to install any update install
it automatically tried to install and appeared following messages
"SD checking
Loading....(PB99DIAG.zip)
No image!
Loading....(PB99DIAG.nbh)
No image or wrong image!
Loading....(PB99IMG.zip)
No image
Loading....(PB99IMG.nbh)
no image or wrong image!"
Then you've not got the file on your SD card
Ok. I checked again
This time i got CID incorrect
Update failed error
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Think you need a gold card too to do it this way
So what should i do exactly?
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Flashing Custom MTD/HBOOT
Once S-OFF is done, you are ready to flash the custom MTD/HBOOT. This step changes your internal memory partition table such that the new RoM can fit appropriately while leaving lot of room for user data. Once this is done, the old RoM will no longer work with the new layout of MTD. Before doing this step, ensure all your backups are in place and you have copied all necessary files to the SD Card. (The ROM .zip and the .zip for HBOOT if you are using method 2 below)
Before you do this, it is a good idea to ensure that your HBOOT download is correct and not corrupted. You can do this but checking the MD5 checksum of your download againts the MD5 checksum listed on alpharev site against the download.You can use any of the free tools available.
There are two ways to do this:
Method 1 - fastboot flash: If you downloaded the .img file linked earlier, use the following procedure to install it:
Power down the phone and turn it back on with the back button pressed down; you will see the "fastboot" screen,
From your PC command line, cd into the folder where your android-sdk is and cd into tools folder,
Connect the phone to PC via USB cable,
Run the following command: 'fastboot flash hboot bravo_alphaspl.img' replacing the .img filename with the appropriate path and file name (Eg: C:\Downloads\HTC\RoM's\bravo_alphaspl-cm7.img),
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase cache
Select bootloader then select Recovery (use volume up/down to change, and power key to accept the choice),
WARNING: Don't reboot your phone as yet because the MTD you flashed doesn't match your current Rom's layout so it will probably boot-loop or brick your phone,
Method 2 - HBOOT autoflash: If you downloaded the .zip file linked earlier, follow this method:
Rename the .zip file to "PB99IMG.zip" and copy it to the root of your SD card,
Shutdown your phone and restart it into HBOOT (Voldown + power button),
When the phone starts, it automatically will detect the zip file and install the MTD,
Now you can enter recovery and follow the procedure.
Note: Many users have had CID errors when trying this method so it is recommended to use Method 1 above
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This should do it.
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This should do it.
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Method one is the most stable imo
Thank you very much for the posts I have been looking everywhere for good instructions !!
Unfotunately I get the error
"This application has failed to start because adpwinapi.dll was not found. re installing the application may fix this problem"
Do I need to install android SDK manager again?
edit: nevermind. ADB doesnt recognise my phone
Download latest SDK and make sure you download Android SDK platform-tools revision 3, as well (in the additional packages)
Plus you must install the USB drivers from Unrevoked's site.
it gives my this error : cannot load bravo_aplhaspl-oxygen
what should i do?
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Download latest SDK and make sure you download Android SDK platform-tools revision 3, as well (in the additional packages)
Plus you must install the USB drivers from Unrevoked's site.
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Ive done both of that,
my list of ADB devices is still blank >.<
Ive tried using HTC sync before trying unrevoked method and still had the same issue
Did you uninstall HTC Sync?
You have to install HTC Sync first, then uninstall it but leave the drivers installed. Then plug the phone in and do the process in the unrevoked-link which davebugyi has already posted.
The adpwinapi.dll-file is in "platform-tools" folder. Just copy that file into the "tools" -folder (the folder, where the fastboot.exe-file is located) and you're done.
Quick question, will this wipe anything on your drive?
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Quick question, will this wipe anything on your drive?
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No, it shouldn't, but it's strongly sugggested to nandroid backup your phone beforehand.
Can anyone please explain the advantage of flashing a different HBOOT other than stock rooted one?
LOTS more available memory.
i have the oxygen hboot installed and with a dozen apps i still have 267mb free.
with the stock hboot i would be running out of memory by now
oldskater said:
LOTS more available memory.
i have the oxygen hboot installed and with a dozen apps i still have 267mb free.
with the stock hboot i would be running out of memory by now
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This memory would be RAM memory, right? We're not talking free space for installs, but rather free mem space for running apps?
Also, do I have to S-off to flash hboot? So far I only have rooted device (rooted using unREVOKED).
nope we are talking about space for installing apps
the oxygen hboot alters the partition sizes for system and cache.
whats left is the data partition and thats all all yours
Stock Hboot about 147mb data partition
new hboot 337
so 190mb more
Hi Guys,
This is my first post and its only in desperation.
I have a HTC Desire. I upgraded to 2.3.3. After reading how unrevoked doesn't work on this, I created a Goldcard and managed (all on my own) to turn the phone to s /off.
Now Im stuck, many threads explain the process in different ways (as most of them related to pre 2.3.3). So do I load a custom rom onto the Goldcard and flash from there? Also, do I need to install a rollback program first or after?
Really sorry for starting a new thread, but you will see by my profile, Ive been at this for two days .
[Takes cover for flaming session]
im no expert, indeed i have only rooted only a few days ago. I was lucky to have a unlocked phone.
I guess to help the more expert in here is maybe if you detail what now shows on the Bootscreen, eg VOL Down + Power button.
Have you now got a custom Recovery installed, the common one is Clockwork Recovery?
I believe, that Revolutionary.io is able to handle 2.3.3... anyway it what i used to Root, and it installed CWR and from recovery i was able to point it to the ROM zip file and it all installed fine.
Now i didnt need a goldcard so i cant really say if there some additional steps involved first.
u need revolutionary to make s-off, then u can root it flashing the super user zip from the documentation, u don't need the goldcard, it will also install a custom recovery
official revolutionary site: http://revolutionary.io
official revolutionary doc: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
complete guide: http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/index.php/HTC_Desire
don't worry about it, we are all here to help so let me explain some things.
A goldcard is a tool that allows you to use an unbranded RUU on a branded phone, effectively de branding it, as the RUU (Rom Update Utility) ignores the CID (Customer ID) of the device.
To flash different ROM's, you will need to flash something called "recovery", there are many versions, each arguably, or questionably better than the next. In order to flash recovery, you need to download a recovery image.
Download the above file, rename it to "recovery.img" for simplicity, and put it in your C:\
now the flashing process, there are many tools and utilities you can use, but for now, let's just use command prompt as it does not require you to install anything, just as long as you get the commands right. (you'll also need the file I attached [fastboot.exe], just unzip it into your C:\)
Ok, once you've done the steps stated above, turn your phone off. With it off, PRESS AND HOLD the RETURN/BACK key on your phone, and while still holding it, press the POWER key. This will boot you into "fastboot" mode.
Plug your phone in via USB to your PC.
Open command prompt (start menu, accessories, command prompt)
type the following:
Code:
cd\
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Congratulations, you have now flashed recovery. This now allows you to flash ROM's.
Put whatever ROM you would like on your SD-CARD, I recommend CyanogenMod (for No Sense) or MIUI (For something completely different) or RCMixS for Sense (sense 2.1) (all comes with preference)
To boot into recovery, boot into bootloader, (while powered off, press and hold VOLUME DOWN, and POWER), use the volume keys to navigate, and the power key to select. Navigate to RECOVERY and hit power.
When you are booted into recovery, before flashing a new rom IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO BACK UP!!. You can do this in the "backup and restore" menu.
Once you are backed up, go to "mounts and storage" and use "format [partition]" option, to format boot, system, and userdata.
Then, go to "flash zip from sdcard", and find the ROM you have chosen, and wait for it to finish flashing.
Good luck to you
Wow guys, cant thank you enough
I actually had a small amount of brain oozing out of my ears at one point Thanks for the custom info, like I said, the tuts are excellent, but being new, they are a bit irrelevant if you half way through the process. Trust me to upgrade to an 'unrootable' system a week before I decide to root it
I will remove my flame-proofing now
Thanks again
PP
@bortak
Thats only when he have s-off...If i not wrong he have the stock 2.3.3 with no root an s-on
EDIT: nevermind..i didn't read the post properly..
Hi guys
Im getting an error on fastboot :
This application has failed to start because AdbWinApi.dll was not found. Re-installing the application may fix this problem.
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Ive tried a different version ,but that came up with the same error. I have android SDK installed in the same directory, is this interfering with it?
Thanks again
PP
palm_pilot said:
Hi guys
Im getting an error on fastboot :
Ive tried a different version ,but that came up with the same error. I have android SDK installed in the same directory, is this interfering with it?
Thanks again
PP
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Okay, put "fastboot.exe" in c:\android-sdk\platform-tools\
and then before issuing fastboot commands, type:
Code:
cd c:\android-sdk\platform-tools\
this *should* fix it for you
Hi Guys,
This isnt going very well for me
Ive downloaded the .img file tried to flash it. Re-downloaded another copy (in case it was corrupt) , tried to flash that. Changed the file name back to the original (along this command text) to see if it was a recognition issue
On all occasions Im geting :
error: cannot load 'recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-bravo.img'
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Any ideas fellas?
PP
Maybe download 'recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.7-bravo.img' and then select that from unrevoked ?
palm_pilot said:
Hi Guys,
This isnt going very well for me
Ive downloaded the .img file tried to flash it. Re-downloaded another copy (in case it was corrupt) , tried to flash that. Changed the file name back to the original (along this command text) to see if it was a recognition issue
On all occasions Im geting :
Any ideas fellas?
PP
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Please tell me what code you put before getting that error - or the whole cmd from start to getting that error
BigMrB said:
Please tell me what code you put before getting that error - or the whole cmd from start to getting that error
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Hi
Im using :
\cd (enter)
Then :
android-sdk\platform-tools\fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
I have revolution installed, can I flash from within this ie. loading the image to the SD and running from within the phone itself?
ATB
PP
cd C:/android-sdk/platform-tools/
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
(providing you changed the name of your recovery to recovery.img)
First off, I know there are a lot of posts with this problem. Mine seems to be slightly different or I'm just stupid. (Probably the latter) Anyway, Desire HD stuck at hboot. S-OFF, cant get into recover either. SD card is blank. Here is what it says at the screen.
ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85.0007
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.03.02.26_M
eMMC-boot
and a date.
Also, I usually pay people to root my phone but I cant do it this time around. I updated the ROM and now this. Please help! I can pay you if you can figure it out.
Thank you so much
Are there no options or text below the date? It should say "HBOOT" or "FASTBOOT" and present a small menu of coloured text options.
Also, what ROM did you update before this happened?
It would be good to know exactly what steps led to your problem before suggesting how to fix this. Try to give as much detail as you can.
It says Hboot. and yes, has the options below. The last update was for Cyanogen 7.0 but didnt like it. I went to go back and just recover the back up of what I had because I liked what was on there and yeah, didnt work out so well. Got to love your friends. lol
I have tried bortaks troubleshooting guide and flash a new recovery using android flasher but that doesnt seem to be working either. When I go to recovery, its just sticks me to the splash screen and wont do nothing.
Firstly, as long as you have a working bootloader, your phone isn't bricked and can be recovered.
Well it seems you are Radio S-Off (Ship S-Off), but you also need Eng S-Off to flash a recovery from the command line using fastboot.exe. I'm pretty sure danward's Android Flasher uses fastboot, so I'm not surprised it didn't work.
What to do next depends on whether you can get access to your sdcard from your PC. If you can - with a card reader in the PC, or another phone to put the card in and connect via USB - then go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Download the stock 1.32 PD98IMG.zip ROM from Section 1 and put it on the root of your SD card. Then put the card back in your DHD, and reboot into the bootloader.
It should recognise the PD98IMG.zip file and ask if you want to flash it, press Volume Up to confirm. This will put the stock 1.32.405.6 HTC ROM on your phone - this is an early shipped HTC firmware and it's the easiest version to root.
Edit: Note this file and the RUU below are for a Desire HD, and I don't think they will work on an Inspire - see later in the thread for some links to Inspire files.
Once it's flashed, it will replace everything - ROM, Recovery, radio - with the stock versions so you'll need to use the hack kit again, but you should still have Radio S-Off. Also remove the PD98IMG.zip file from your SD card when done, otherwise each time you go into the bootloader it will ask if you want to flash it.
If for any reason you can't get the PD98IMG.zip onto your SD card, you could try running an RUU (Rom Update Utility), this is the official HTC firmware in an EXE file you run from your PC. Plug your phone in via the USB cable and run the RUU file. You can find them here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19101263#post19101263
The 1.32 version isn't there, so I would go for the next oldest WWE version (WWE = world wide edition, i.e. not carrier-branded)
RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.72.405.3_R_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_26.04.02.17_M2_release_161342_signed.exe
If that runs, it will do the same as the PD98IMG.zip, i.e. put your phone back to stock HTC firmware, but once again you will retain Radio S-Off.
I don't know much about the Ace Hack Kit as I rooted my phone before it came out, but I'm pretty sure that it will root either of those two versions of the stock firmware just fine. Good luck!
I downloaded it 3 times from 2 different sources, put it on my sd card, still nothing. Am I doing anything wrong?
Is you USB cable still connected? If it is, the bootloader will go into FASTBOOT mode, and you need to be in HBOOT mode. What does it say under the date, fastboot or hboot?
If it says fastboot, just pull the USB cable out and reboot the phone.
Otherwise I'm not sure why it's not working.
I tried both ways. hboot and fast boot. All you need to do is start the phone up on h boot right? It runs through those codes looking for it and says not found on all 4 of them.
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I tried both ways. hboot and fast boot. All you need to do is start the phone up on h boot right? It runs through those codes looking for it and says not found on all 4 of them.
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This is probably a stupid question, but it is definitely a Desire HD, right?
What file names does it say it's looking for when it runs through the codes, does it definitely say PD98DIAG and PD98IMG?
Maybe try the RUU method instead?
Inspire from ATT, same thing right? Its says
sd checking....
loading....[PD98DIAG.zip]
No Image
Loading....[PD98DIAG.nbh]
No Image or Wrong Image
Loading....[PD98img.zip]
No Image
Loading......[PD98img.nbh]
No Image or wrong image.
I would try the other method but I cant find android 1.0 usb driver that it apparently needs. It will still flash though for some reason. What do you think?
The file is definitely called PD98IMG.zip and is on the root of your sd card?
Edit: Any drivers should be installed when you install HTC Sync on your PC, if you haven't done this already get it here:
http://www.htc.com/www/help/
PD98IMG is the file name and its a compressed file so that would make .zip. correct? I have nothing else on the sd card, just that.
Hmm, do you know how to turn on filename extensions in Windows?
For Win7, go to My Computer, Organize menu, then Folder & Search Options. Click on to the View tab and un-tick "Hide extensions for known file types".
Then check the filename again and make sure it ends .zip, and not .rar or something else. Some browsers can change the file name when downloading zip files.
Weird, though. I've just tried a PD98IMG.zip on my phone to check my instructions and it should be okay. I'm not so familiar with the Inspire, but if it's looking for a PD98IMG.zip you should be fine. I think the main difference is in sound files, but the ROMs are otherwise the same.
I checked it. Yes, it is named exactly that. I wonder why it wont run?
I think it's because it's an Inspire. Inside the PD98IMG.zip is a file called android-info.txt, and the first line of that is
Code:
modelid: PD9810000
The model ID for the Inspire is (I think) PD9812000. So it's not recognising the zip as valid.
You'll need a PD98IMG.zip specifically for an Inspire. Maybe check the Inspire forums? Although the phones are very similar they're not 100% the same, and folks there might know which file you need, or where to find the right RUU. Sorry, I didn't realise the PD98IMG file would need to be different.
You might just be able to replace the android-info.txt file inside the zip with one from an Inspire, not sure if that would work though.
Edit: Also, for the RUU you probably need the US-specific file, which is RUU_Ace_Cingular_US_1.80.502.3_Radio_12.39.60.19_26.06.04.14
Edit2: Found this PD98IMG.zip which is for an Inspire, it's the same 1.80.502.3 version mentioned above.
http://www.multiupload.com/JELMZNSKDF
I think I found the file for the Inspire. I'm going to try that next. As far as that last post, That is way over my head, lol.
Good luck! The file linked above at the multiupload address is definitely an Inspire version, so try that if the one you found doesn't work. I'm off now but will check this thread again in the morning just in case.
Thank you so much for your help. I'll post and tell you what happened
Happened to me once, if push comes to shove down load stock Rom from dev section. It is an .exe file that will restore your DHD back to stock from h-boot u will have to root your phone again though ! Good luck
Sent from my Desire HD RCMix 4.0