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Help! I'm not a noob, but I've borked my phone

Guys,
My Desire was running AuraxSense 8.0 and has been for months. It's also S-OFF so running a different bootloader. This morning, it froze up. I couldn't power it down so I took the battery out. When booting it stuck on the splash screen and went no further. Repeated, tried with SD card removed, no joy.
Couldn't get into fakeflash/clockwork recovery (or recovery at all for that matter).
When I was at work I downloaded the WWE RUU standard T-Mobile ROM but this fails with a 140 error (presumably due to the incompatible bootloader), although it seems to have wiped the phone anyway. It'll boot into the recovery menu or fastboot but nothing else.
I tried a generic WWE later ROM but this fails with error 130 - customer ID (presumably becauase it's not a T-Mob ROM).
I wiped the SD and put a fresh copy of fakeflash update.zip on the root - now when I try to boot into the clockwork mod conosle I get @failed to open /sdcard/d[date.zip (no such file or directory) and e:signature verification failed.
Have tried a factory reset and no joy either.
I can't recreate a goldcard I get the following error:
Rics-MacBook-Pro:~ Ric$ adb devices
List of devices attached
HT044PL01063 recovery
Rics-MacBook-Pro:~ Ric$ adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -
Running unrevoked gives me "-exec /system/bin/sh failed: no such file or directory".
I'm stumped as to what to do now. Please can someone help me?
Ric

How long have you had the Desire for? If it is an AMOLED screen you can follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
But when you donwload the downgrade tool, replace the PB99IMG file in it with the one from a T-Mobile RUU before you run the tool. It should then allow you to downgrade to an earlier T-Mobile stock ROM

EddyOS said:
How long have you had the Desire for? If it is an AMOLED screen you can follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=768256
But when you donwload the downgrade tool, replace the PB99IMG file in it with the one from a T-Mobile RUU before you run the tool. It should then allow you to downgrade to an earlier T-Mobile stock ROM
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It's AMOLED. However, I can't downgrade without a goldcard, I don't think? And I can't generate one of them...phone doesn't boot into Android either...!

The downgrade tool is to go back to a stock WWE ROM. If you replace the PB99IMG file in the downgrade tool with your T-Mobile one from 1.21.110.4 then you won't need a gold card as it'll work

EddyOS said:
The downgrade tool is to go back to a stock WWE ROM. If you replace the PB99IMG file in the downgrade tool with your T-Mobile one from 1.21.110.4 then you won't need a gold card as it'll work
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Great, trying it now. Thanks!

landwomble said:
Great, trying it now. Thanks!
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Just checked the HBOOT on the T-Mobile 1.21.110.4 RUU and it's 0.80
I don't think it'll be an issue but thought I'd mention it

EddyOS said:
Just checked the HBOOT on the T-Mobile 1.21.110.4 RUU and it's 0.80
I don't think it'll be an issue but thought I'd mention it
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Thanks. Dumb question probably, but how do I extract the PB99IMG file from the .exe RUU image?
Read a post which suggested taking the downloaded RUU_Bravo_TMO_UK_1.21.110.4_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_127570_signed.exe file, renaming it to pb99img.zip and placing in the downgrade folder.
I've done this and sudo ./downgrade.sh with phone in recovery and detected by ADB devices, but the script stops at "Checking for device...waitign for device. Ensure USB debugging is enabled".
I can't boot the phone into android to turn usb debugging on...Help!

To get the PB99IMG out of an RUU...
1. Start the RUU
2. Once the first screen comes up for the RUU, move it down to the bottom of your screen as otherwise it stays on top of new windows
3. Once moved, go to Start>Run and type
%temp%
And click on OK
4. Go to the newest folder in that temp folder
5. Copy the file called Rom to your Desktop
6. Close the RUU updater and all other open windows
7. Rename the Rom file to PB99IMG

EddyOS said:
To get the PB99IMG out of an RUU...
1. Start the RUU
2. Once the first screen comes up for the RUU, move it down to the bottom of your screen as otherwise it stays on top of new windows
3. Once moved, go to Start>Run and type
%temp%
And click on OK
4. Go to the newest folder in that temp folder
5. Copy the file called Rom to your Desktop
6. Close the RUU updater and all other open windows
7. Rename the Rom file to PB99IMG
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OK, got that.
But still hangs on "checking for device" when I run the downgrade script, and I can't turn USB debugging on as the phone won't boot..help! Really appreciate this, by the way.
EDIT: wooo, hang on. May have sorted it. Downloaded the original kousch fake flash, renamed to update.zip, booted to recovery, managed to get into recovery console and launch clockwork mod, now installing custom rooted ROM. Fingers crossed.

[Q] Have I bricked my Desire? - Solved

Hey Guys,
I've had my HTC Desire for over a year, and I've finally managed to break it (or so I think)
A few months back I rooted my phone and since they I've been installing various ROMs.
I recently purchased an app on the store that requires 2.2 and hasn't been updated for 2.3, and as I was running Gingerbread I was looking for a ROM that would downgrade my device back to 2.2.
I downloaded and installed an official ROM for 2.2 and immediately installed an OTA update, since then my phone has bootlooped. I've tried to install other ROMs through recovery but I either come up with a 'signature failed' error or a '(status 2)' error.
I'm guessing I'll need to install ClockworkMod again, but I have no idea how to, and after searching for tutorials how to do it manually, I'm having trouble understanding them.
Running HBOOT 0.93
The phone isn't branded by any company.
If there's anything else you need to know please ask and I will provide the information ASAP
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this, also.
EDIT!
An error message appears when I enter recovery displaying
"E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command"

KanzenIgiari said:
Hey Guys,
I've had my HTC Desire for over a year, and I've finally managed to break it (or so I think)
A few months back I rooted my phone and since they I've been installing various ROMs.
I recently purchased an app on the store that requires 2.2 and hasn't been updated for 2.3, and as I was running Gingerbread I was looking for a ROM that would downgrade my device back to 2.2.
I downloaded and installed an official ROM for 2.2 and immediately installed an OTA update, since then my phone has bootlooped. I've tried to install other ROMs through recovery but I either come up with a 'signature failed' error or a '(status 2)' error.
I'm guessing I'll need to install ClockworkMod again, but I have no idea how to, and after searching for tutorials how to do it manually, I'm having trouble understanding them.
Running HBOOT 0.93
The phone isn't branded by any company.
If there's anything else you need to know please ask and I will provide the information ASAP
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Sorry if this is the wrong forum to post this, also.
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I guess you cannot access rom/clockworkmod recovery?
My only idea is a hard factory reset (you will loose all data with this operation):
1.) Boot phone into hboot (start it with pressed volume down and power button)
2.) Navigate with volume buttons to "CLEAR STORAGE"
3.) Enter with power button

MatDrOiD said:
I guess you cannot access rom/clockworkmod recovery?
My only idea is a hard factory reset (you will loose all data with this operation):
1.) Boot phone into hboot (start it with pressed volume down and power button)
2.) Navigate with volume buttons to "CLEAR STORAGE"
3.) Enter with power button
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I can access recovery, it takes me to a screen with a picture of a phone with a red triangle and an exclamationmark in the middle.
I press +Vol and Power and it gives me these options
Reboot system now
Apply sdcard:update.zip
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
I tried the 'ClearStorage' method and I'm having no luck with that.
I'm guessing I'm looking for an official unmodded ROM. However that might not be the case. :/

KanzenIgiari said:
I can access recovery, it takes me to a screen with a picture of a phone with a red triangle and an exclamationmark in the middle.
I press +Vol and Power and it gives me these options
Reboot system now
Apply sdcard:update.zip
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
I tried the 'ClearStorage' method and I'm having no luck with that.
I'm guessing I'm looking for an official unmodded ROM. However that might not be the case. :/
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Download latest ruu from here:
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00. 32U_5.11.05.27_release
Rename it into "update.zip" and copy it on your sd card. Now boot into stock recovery and choose "apply sdcard:update.zip".
After this process is finished, you should have an unbraned desire running stock froyo ruu.

MatDrOiD said:
Download latest ruu from here:
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00. 32U_5.11.05.27_release
Rename it into "update.zip" and copy it on your sd card. Now boot into stock recovery and choose "apply sdcard:update.zip".
After this process is finished, you should have an unbraned desire running stock froyo ruu.
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I'd've replied faster but it was a pain to download.
I tried to install it and this is what I got
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
Maybe I forgot to mention, my device is rooted, so it doesn't like the official ROMs.

KanzenIgiari said:
I'd've replied faster but it was a pain to download.
I tried to install it and this is what I got
E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
-- Install from sdcard...
Finding update package...
opening update package...
Verifying update package...
E:signature verification failed
Installation aborted.
Maybe I forgot to mention, my device is rooted, so it doesn't like the official ROMs.
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Turn off signature verification in your recovery and then try to flash again.
Swyped from my HTC Desire using XDA App

MatDrOiD said:
Turn off signature verification in your recovery and then try to flash again.
Swyped from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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I don't have an option to do that since I'm using the stock recovery; maybe if I can install ClockworkMod somehow...
However I'm not sure how to do this since my phone wont actually boot to let me install it from the ROM Manager APK.

Download the PB99IMG.zip file of your ruu and flash it from hboot.

Exiled_SouL said:
Download the PB99IMG.zip file of your ruu and flash it from hboot.
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This is where my n00b skillz activate, where can I find the PB99IMG.zip file?

KanzenIgiari said:
This is where my n00b skillz activate, where can I find the PB99IMG.zip file?
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http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Bravo

Exiled_SouL said:
http://shipped-roms.com
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Okay, there's a list. What exactly am I looking for?
How do I know which is the right file for me?

Download the one according to your software and baseband version number and after download check the md5 value also.

Exiled_SouL said:
Download the one according to your software and baseband version number and after download check the md5 value also.
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I'm totally confused now.
Wher do I find my SoftWare and BaseBand version number?

KanzenIgiari said:
I'm totally confused now.
Wher do I find my SoftWare and BaseBand version number?
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it's in your device settings/about phone,anyway since your device is not branded try this 1
OTA_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2-2.10.405.2_R_P_release8gn61bgo3rswcw24.zip it's the second file on that list after download the file rename It to PB99IMG

Exiled_SouL said:
it's in your device settings/about phone,anyway since your device is not branded try this 1
OTA_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.2-2.10.405.2_R_P_release8gn61bgo3rswcw24.zip it's the second file on that list after download the file rename It to PB99IMG
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A complete ruu is needed, not only the ota. So download my linked ruu, rename it into PB99IMG.zip, copy it to the root of your sd card (so not in any folder), boot your phone into hboot and run the flash operation.

MatDrOiD said:
A complete ruu is needed, not only the ota. So download my linked ruu, rename it into PB99IMG.zip, copy it to the root of your sd card (so not in any folder), boot your phone into hboot and run the flash operation.
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Okay, I'm trying that now...

MatDrOiD said:
A complete ruu is needed, not only the ota. So download my linked ruu, rename it into PB99IMG.zip, copy it to the root of your sd card (so not in any folder), boot your phone into hboot and run the flash operation.
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Thanks for clearing that out but the link you provided it's a RUU.exe which can only be flashed from PC to flash the ruu from hboot you need zip version of that ruu.i am saying this cause when i was flashed ruu from hbbot renaming the ruu.exe didn't work for me i had to download to zip file from the shipped-roms.com

Exiled_SouL said:
Thanks for clearing that out but the link you provided it's a RUU.exe which can only be flashed from PC to flash the ruu from hboot you need zip version of that ruu.i am saying this cause when i was flashed ruu from hbbot renaming the ruu.exe didn't work for me i had to download to zip file from the shipped-roms.com
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Okay didn't know that. Thanks.
Swyped from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Sorry for the wait in reply.
Okay, I did that with the PB99IMG.zip file and I'm still having no luck, maybe there's another step after that what I've missed out?
I placed the PB99IMG file to the root of the SD and the HBOOT loaded it, what am I supposed to do next?
I tried rebooting the phone after this, and I still get the same loop.
The HTC screen shows, then it seems to restart (probably because there's nothing on the device for it to load)
EDIT
I tried both ZIPs that I was linked to

My last idea is to try this way:
1.) Create goldcard with linux:
http://www.nazriawang.com/2010/04/how-to-create-goldcard-with-ubuntu.html?m=1
2.) Rename my linked ruu in "update.zip" after downloading (in case you don't have it any more)
3.) Copy this file on the goldcard
4.) Insert goldcard in your phone, go to recovery and apply the update.zip on your sd card
Maybe the goldcard can avoid the signature verification failure.
Swyped from my HTC Desire using XDA App

flash stock rom after s-off & hoot without usb

Hi,
on my desire I'm running Cyanogen Mod 7.10 with it's dedicated hboot partition table and hboot 0.93.1000.
So far everything went fine but yesterday the usb port screwed up. So I'm not able to charge the phone anymore nor establish a usb connection.
To send it back to htc I'd like to flash a stock t-mobile rom and remove the s-off and all the other thinks which might be suspicious.
As far as I read and understood, I need to
1. flash the Bravo Downgrader from Alpharev to recovery the original partition table. To do so I put this file on the sd card, named it PB99IMG.zip and pressed vol down and power. Then it tells me that the cid is incorrect?
- does anyone know why?
2. if this was successful I should install a stock rom. I downloaded RUU_Bravo_TMO_UK_1.21.110.4_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.0 6.00.02_2_release_127570_signed.exe
which should be for entire Europe hopefully. But this is an exe file and if I extract it there's only a cab file which shows up and I don't know which one I am supposed to transform to a zip file. Or isn't this possible at all?
hope someone can bring light into my darkness of not getting it right.
greetz
macx

I don't know too much about this, as I am trying to stumble my way though it myself without bricking my HTC Desire. However, i do know that inside the CAB file you mention, there is a file called rom.zip. This file contains all the images you require to flash your device.
So after opening up the exe file (I refer to RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865.exe which is what I am using) you get a folder (RUU_Bravo_HTC_Europe_1.15.405.3_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4.05.00.11_release_121865). Inside this there is yet again another folder (Disk1). Inside this folder exists Data1.cab (archive) and inside Data1.cab (I used ScanZip to open it) there is rom.zip.
Check these links for more detailed instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=575448 (looks slick)
http://lukasz.szmit.eu/2010/04/extracting-rom-files-from-htc-android.html
Like I said, I've very little idea about this and I'm still reading up, but I figured this information may help you. Best of luck, HTH.

The instructions from here worked flawlessly.
androidforums (DOT) com (FS) htc-desire (FS) 177907-froyo-2-09-405-8-update-windows-not-required (DOT) html
change (DOT) and (FS) to . and / respectively. I'm not allowed to post this many URLS incase I'm spamming. I followed this, and in 5 minutes I had my phone as it was when HTC sold me it.
Make sure you have a good amount of battery. Best of luck.

Here is "How to Extract the ROM from an RUU".

thanks for your replies. At the moment the battery is to weak to give it a try again.
But I'll follow these steps as soon as I found someone who can charge my battery in his phone. ^^
Greetz
macx

Hi again,
I got my battery charged now and was able to extract the rom.zip from the original ruu.
For those who are interested in how I did it. I simply started the ruu***.exe and search my profile folder for a rom.zip.
So far so good.
Then I rename it to PB99IMG.zip and start the bootloader by pressing vol down and power. It finds the zip file and starts loading it.
Then I get the message "Main version is older! Update fail!"
I'm stuck here, because I don't know what exactly this means. What is the main version? and what else can I try to get back to the factory defaults?
edit:
the first time I tried flashing RUU_Bravo_TMO_UK_1.21.110.4_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_127570_signed
it loaded the zip file, then rebooted did the same loading procedure again and then the ""Main version is older! Update fail!" message came up.
If I try it again with now with the same file there is no reboot but the error messages pops up directly. And I realised
that I've got a new bootloader.
now it says:
Bravo PVT1 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.80.0000
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
Mar 29 2010, 21:34:33
For me it looks like it flashed the other HBOOT but didn't flash the rom.
Do you guys have an idea?
Greetz
Macx

ok,
i keep on trying.
I also tried to flash RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_159811_signed.exe
first it didn't work because of CID incorrect error message.
After creating a goldcard and trying it again it worked and flashed the rom.
Now my phone runs this version just fine and I gave it a try again to flash the original T-Mobile. This is the lastest version available in the xda Wiki.
Same error again.
Main version is older! Update fail!
What I still do not understand, is what exactly is meant by main version. I got this
error even when there was no rom installed at all. So could it be possible that the rom version is meant by this message?
Even if so, do you know where I can get a T-Mobile version which is newer then the one I tried a million times?
Help is really really appreciated
Greetz
macx

[Q] Help - stuck at HBOOT/Recovery and can't run RUU on HTC Desire

Hi guys, wonder if you can help me. I have a HTC Desire (GSM) and rooted it, removed UK O2 branding and putting Froyo (2.2) on it and a new radio and Clockwork Mod Recovery. I messed around - thought I’d bricked it following a dodgy flash, as couldn't boot, get into recovery or anything, with the phone looping at the HTC logo and powering on until I took the battery out.
Thought I’d look at it today and made progress, but still can’t get a RUU to install on it. I can get into Recovery menu via bootloader and I think the SDcard is a goldcard. Issues I have are:
• I can’t flash a RUU onto the phone from running the file through Windows, as I constantly get an Error 170 USB Connection error. I’ve tried reinstalling HTC Sync, trying different versions, tried a different USB cable and port. I’ve tried running HTC Sync as Admin, and in compatibility mode under XP SP 2 and updated the driver in Control Panel and it displays as “My HTC”, nothing works. I am running Windows 7 64 Bit.
• I tried putting the RUU onto the phone as a PB99IMG.zip file and running it through Recovery, but I get a message saying “bad file”
• As soon as I put a file onto the SD card, Ext3 then won’t mount with an error message and I have to repartition the SD card in Windows (Using Mini-tool Partition Wizard). The error I get is "can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 (File exists) error mounting /sd-ext/!” I can fix it, but soon after it is fixed it reverts back to error it I add any files to root of the SD card to run through Recovery.
I just want to get the phone back working, whether it is branded or unbranded, and whatever RUU I can get working on it. Can anyone advise the steps I can take from here please?
My stats/versions are:
HBoot 0.93.0001
Radio 5.09.00.08
ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.0.7
S=On
Thanks,
Stewart

Tried downloading the RUU again? I recommend to check md5sum afterwards.
Sent from Sandvold's ICS using Transparent XDA App

Thanks MatDroid, I've managed to get past the 171 error and now getting a 131 error, saying it is the incorrect ROM. Is there somewhere I can get confirmation of the correct ROM for my device and check MD5sum before loading?

I would look at putting on another recovery, something like 4ext touch. Google it, your current clockwork recovery is pretty dated. Look at a program called android flasher, and you will be able to flash a new recovery through that.
Once you get the new recovery working, there is an option to toggle USB storage in which you can put your custom from on the SD card. Once the custom from is on your SD card, flash it through recovery. Hopefully it should work
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

you should really look at my guide, you don't flash RUU zip files through recovery.

just realised you are s- on so android flasher won't work. Therefore until you s-off your phone, as mattdroid said you may have a bad download for the ruu. Try downloading ruu again nd running the exe file
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

bortak said:
you should really look at my guide, you don't flash RUU zip files through recovery.[/QUOTE
Yeah just realised that too sorry for the wrong information. he is only wanting a ruu which of course is not done through recovery with the exe file. Custom rom is a different story.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App
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Thanks guys I've figured it out and have now succesfully got the phone working.
Issues were:
I was trying to flash the wrong RUU (a 2.09 instead of 2.10) so when flashing it was rejecting as a lower version. Using the right RUU worked
My SDcard wasn't a goldcard - I thought it was but apparently not. I re-created the goldcard and it worked
I was trying to flash from the wrong place - instead of through FastBoot USB I was going into Clockwork Mod and loading files, mucking around with the mountings and things like that
All great now, so thanks again.
Stewart

Help Flashing RUU - Error 170

Hi,
Wonder if anyone can give me some tips. I'm trying to put my HTC Desire back to stock via the RUU, but can't seem to establish a connection with the phone and its current ROM.
Currently:
AlphaRev
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
ROM: Cyanogen 7
Android Ver: 2.3.7
BB: 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Mod Ver: CyanogenMod-7.1.0-Desire
I've tried the following:
Installing HTC Sync, Removing just HTC Sync, Trying to connect phone to both Windows 8 and Windows 7 environments and running RUU. Result was Error 170
Installing PdaNet, Installing HTC Drivers from there, generated an error code in Windows 8. Ran on Windows 7 VM, but RUU still errored with Error 170
Installing Android SDK and Google USB Drivers, running RUU and still getting error 170
Tried running it with the phone in debug mode, but get an "Android Device?" in Device Manager that i can't get to work.
Have tried using unrevoked drivers, and RUU still errors with Error 170.
Have tried with 2 different cables, 1 of which works fine with another phone.
Does anyone have any other tips to return my phone to stock?

ShadowedAnarchy said:
Hi,
Wonder if anyone can give me some tips. I'm trying to put my HTC Desire back to stock via the RUU, but can't seem to establish a connection with the phone and its current ROM.
Currently:
AlphaRev
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
ROM: Cyanogen 7
Android Ver: 2.3.7
BB: 32.56.00.32U_5.17.05.23
Mod Ver: CyanogenMod-7.1.0-Desire
I've tried the following:
Installing HTC Sync, Removing just HTC Sync, Trying to connect phone to both Windows 8 and Windows 7 environments and running RUU. Result was Error 170
Installing PdaNet, Installing HTC Drivers from there, generated an error code in Windows 8. Ran on Windows 7 VM, but RUU still errored with Error 170
Installing Android SDK and Google USB Drivers, running RUU and still getting error 170
Tried running it with the phone in debug mode, but get an "Android Device?" in Device Manager that i can't get to work.
Have tried using unrevoked drivers, and RUU still errors with Error 170.
Have tried with 2 different cables, 1 of which works fine with another phone.
Does anyone have any other tips to return my phone to stock?
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Thy the PB99IMG.zip method.
Download the latest RUU (the 2.3 one).
Run it as administrator.
Tick the 'I understand the caution indicated above...' box, and click next.
At this point do not go any further.
Navigate to C:\Users\"Your Name"\AppData\Local\Temp (AppData is a hidden folder)
You should see one or two folders like this:
{719CE201-7B12-4A13-9AF6-8F359FE69C7B}
Go into the one with dotnetinstaller.exe in it.
Open up the next folder.
Copy rom.zip into another folder (outside of temp).
At this point just Cancel and quit out of the ROM Update Utility.\
Rename rom.zip to PB99IMG.zip and place it on the root of your sd-card.
Boot in Hboot.
Select Yes.
?????
Profit!!

Worked great, thank you so much! Thank given

Glad I helped
Sent from my toaster

Just so u know even tho uv sorted it, u need htc sync installed aswell to run a ruu
Sent from my non - JB HTC Desire

I got as far as booting in HBOOT and it said (after fully loading) "Error: Main is older".
I'm running "R2 ZM4.5" Redux.
I want to install the stock rom so that I can upgrade the HBOOT, so that I can S-OFF, so that I can somehow eventually repartition. (It's getting pretty confusing in my head about now).
Any advice for me?

Worked Great!
abaaaabbbb63 said:
Thy the PB99IMG.zip method.
Download the latest RUU (the 2.3 one).
Run it as administrator.
Tick the 'I understand the caution indicated above...' box, and click next.
At this point do not go any further.
Navigate to C:\Users\"Your Name"\AppData\Local\Temp (AppData is a hidden folder)
You should see one or two folders like this:
{719CE201-7B12-4A13-9AF6-8F359FE69C7B}
Go into the one with dotnetinstaller.exe in it.
Open up the next folder.
Copy rom.zip into another folder (outside of temp).
At this point just Cancel and quit out of the ROM Update Utility.\
Rename rom.zip to PB99IMG.zip and place it on the root of your sd-card.
Boot in Hboot.
Select Yes.
?????
Profit!!
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Worked great! Thanks a lot

Can anyone point me in the direction of the latest RUU? The HTC Dev site is down, and I cannot see it on the list of ROMS in the android dev forum..
Thanks in advance.

marky9074 said:
Can anyone point me in the direction of the latest RUU? The HTC Dev site is down, and I cannot see it on the list of ROMS in the android dev forum..
Thanks in advance.
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if ur looking for the 2.3gb upgrade from HTCDev then u can download it from bortaks guide in my sig, go down to resources and its there. also google shipped roms htc desire bravo (if u have bravo)

jmcclue said:
if ur looking for the 2.3gb upgrade from HTCDev then u can download it from bortaks guide in my sig, go down to resources and its there. also google shipped roms htc desire bravo (if u have bravo)
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Thanks for that! I was on shipped roms earlier, but was looking under desire instead of bravo! Cheers

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Thy the PB99IMG.zip method.
Download the latest RUU (the 2.3 one).
Run it as administrator.
Tick the 'I understand the caution indicated above...' box, and click next.
At this point do not go any further.
Navigate to C:\Users\"Your Name"\AppData\Local\Temp (AppData is a hidden folder)
You should see one or two folders like this:
{719CE201-7B12-4A13-9AF6-8F359FE69C7B}
Go into the one with dotnetinstaller.exe in it.
Open up the next folder.
Copy rom.zip into another folder (outside of temp).
At this point just Cancel and quit out of the ROM Update Utility.\
Rename rom.zip to PB99IMG.zip and place it on the root of your sd-card.
Boot in Hboot.
Select Yes.
?????
Profit!!
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I don't get the "Boot in Hboot >> Select Yes" thingy....now I'm stuck at there...I placed it into my SD card already. and I enter the bootloader, then to recovery. Nothing happens....anyone help?? T.T

pozer0118 said:
I don't get the "Boot in Hboot >> Select Yes" thingy....now I'm stuck at there...I placed it into my SD card already. and I enter the bootloader, then to recovery. Nothing happens....anyone help?? T.T
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Follow the steps here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45298337&postcount=21

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Follow the steps here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45298337&postcount=21
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I think I've found the problem....my phone has PG58 instead of PG99...after I've renamed it, it works. Thanks a lot for your kind reply. Appreciate it. Now that I've already formatted my custom ROM with this stock ROM, my device does not have recovery any more, is that right? (eg. 4EXT and etc). Can you please tell me how to get those back, just in case I wanna return to using Custom Rom?

pozer0118 said:
I think I've found the problem....my phone has PG58 instead of PG99...after I've renamed it, it works. Thanks a lot for your kind reply. Appreciate it. Now that I've already formatted my custom ROM with this stock ROM, my device does not have recovery any more, is that right? (eg. 4EXT and etc). Can you please tell me how to get those back, just in case I wanna return to using Custom Rom?
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Wait wait wait wait.
If you have a Sensation, do not use the zips above!!
Use a Sensation RUU, and, instead of renaming the zip PB99IMG.zip, rename it PG58IMG.zip.

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Wait wait wait wait.
If you have a Sensation, do not use the zips above!!
Use a Sensation RUU, and, instead of renaming the zip PB99IMG.zip, rename it PG58IMG.zip.
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ya...i just needed a guide...the RUU is Sensation one. I downloaded it from other site...thx for the help, fellow!

abaaaabbbb63 said:
Thy the PB99IMG.zip method.
Download the latest RUU (the 2.3 one).
Run it as administrator.
Tick the 'I understand the caution indicated above...' box, and click next.
At this point do not go any further.
Navigate to C:\Users\"Your Name"\AppData\Local\Temp (AppData is a hidden folder)
You should see one or two folders like this:
{719CE201-7B12-4A13-9AF6-8F359FE69C7B}
Go into the one with dotnetinstaller.exe in it.
Open up the next folder.
Copy rom.zip into another folder (outside of temp).
At this point just Cancel and quit out of the ROM Update Utility.\
Rename rom.zip to PB99IMG.zip and place it on the root of your sd-card.
Boot in Hboot.
Select Yes.
?????
Profit!!
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I have the Desire S and using Windows 8 trying to flash the 4.0 RUU from HTCDev but it keeps failing at "Waiting for Bootloader........." and then gives me the error 170/171 USB Connection error. My laptop, when the phone goes to the HTC Logo with black screen, says USB Device not recognized! What do I do? I have scoured the net and xda for answers, all of which don't work I don't have a microSD card either

ShadowedAnarchy said:
Worked great, thank you so much! Thank given
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Can you please tell me how you did this? I need to get my phone back to factory image, boot loader is unlocked and rooted.
i) Could you please tell me where do you download the custom ROM file?
ii) How to put phone in Hboot mode?

guys im updating my htc desire 816 4.4.2 to 5 i didnt receive any update so i jst downloaded the rom from htc .com .. the file is something like "RUU SENSE 6" . that is rom of lolipop but it always shows the usb cable error ie error 171.... so please help me to update my rom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Worked for me!
For HTC ONE M8:
Download the file: RUU_M8_UL_M60_SENSE70_ATT_MR_Cingular_US_6.20.502.5_combined.exe and run it.
Wait for extraction.
Go to C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\.
Find the files: "rom_01" and "rom_2".
(I've found them on: C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\Temp\{1BF9D767-EBE5-4470-A938-3C36AE93DF54}\{50F2F878-636A-496F-A7CB-544C067E0C4B}).
Copy the bigger file ("rom_2") to SDCARD.
Rename It to: 0P6BDIAG.zip (caution to double zip extension - 0P6BDIAG.zip.zip).
Continue the steps above.