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[Q] Overwriting AlphaRev X Boot with Stock HBOOT

I've successfully set S-OFF for my HTC Wildfire using AlphaRev X Beta after doing these steps:
1- Downgraded HBOOT version from 1.01.0002 to 1.01.0001 (My Arabic based stock HBOOT version didn't work with AlphaRev X)
2- Using AlphaRev X Beta tool to set S-ON to S-OFF
3- Doing backup for ROM and Bootloader
4- Installing ClockWorkMod custom recovery
5- Doing stock ROM Nandroid backup.
6- Installing custom ROM: CM7
For some reason, I'd like to perform a complete stock factory reset, thus, I got the following:
1- Original HTC Wildfire 2.2.4 RUU (Arabic Locale): "RUU_Buzz_Froyo_HTC_ARA_2.37.415.1_Radio_13.55.55.24H_3.35.20.10_release_166943_signed.exe"
2- Extraction of the existing RUU EXE file for rom.zip extraction.
3- Stock HBOOT 1.01.0002: "hboot_7225_1.01.0002_101227.nb0", extracted from stock rom.zip
The Question is: 1- How can I revert back to the original Wildfire for both: Stock ROM, Stock Recovery and Stock HBOOT?
Current HBOOT version: AlphaRev 6.01.1022 HBOOT
This means that installing RUU directly will fail as current HBOOT v. 6.01.1022 is too newer (apparently) than the included 1.01.0002 with the package.
In a question to the AlphaRev X Developer team, I only get one answer to overwrite HBOOT and it was:
Code:
fastboot oem mb 9C068490 1 30
fastboot flash hboot hboot_buzz_7225_1.01.0001.nb0
I'm not sure of those commands at all and I'm afraid doing those to brick my android.
2- I'd like also to know when should I use those fastboot commands?
3- Should I remove clockworkmod to do the fastboot commands?
4- What will happen to the bootloader and the custom ROM after executing those commands?
5- Can anybody explains what does the command fastboot oem mb 9C068490 1 30 mean?
I think all I need is just to overwrite HBOOT with stock one then perform the normal RUU from PC, so I just need help with this point!
I'm very appreciated for your help!

Afaik there's no way to get hboot 1.0 back yet.

Interesting, this probably implies a downgrader wont be needed!
I cant understand by "when" you should. The answer is obviously when you need to get your Stock HBoot! But, I would recommend you remove your Custom ROM and Clockworkmod before you attempt to restore your Stock HBoot. The Stock HBoot doesnt support Custom Recoveries and ROMs, and may lead to issues. Both can be removed by simply flashing any Wildfire RUU, which will restore your Stock ROM, Stock Recovery, but not your Stock HBoot.
Once that is done, follow the 2 commands given to you. But, I would recommend you to extract the HBoot from WWE Froyo 2.22.405.1, since it seems the commands are specifically for that HBoot. Not the 2.37 Arabic one you have extracted. While it should work with the Arabic ROMs HBoot, I wouldnt take chances.
For Fastboot commands, you will need the Fastboot and ADB Binaries for Windows. You can get them here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14693680
Then, place the nb0 file in the folder where you have placed your Fastboot binary, Open Command Prompt, Browse to it, and execute the commands. The first command obviously is some sort of command which allows "downgrading" of the HBoot.
Disclaimer Note - What all I have written above are from my understanding of your post. HBoot flashing is a very sensitive process, and, I am not responsible if you brick your phone.

Thanks 3xeno for the quick reply. I meant by when was in your reply (Firstly I have to restore stock recovery and stock ROM using the RUU then using fastboot commands).
I understand also that RUU I should use to restore stock recovery and ROM must have the HBOOT.nb0 removed in order not to get any HBOOT error during this process, is that true?
In another way, will the AlphaRev X HBOOT 6.01.1022 with S-OFF allow running stock recovery and stock ROM without needing to overwrite the HBOOT (some would prefer to overwrite to stock HBOOT for warranty stuff... etc)?
And my original stock ROM was Arabic based one, so the commands above won't work with me? (Note that second line will be hboot_7225_1.01.0002_101227.nb0 as from my information that HBOOT 1.01.0002 supports locale options.
Thanks!

ahmedmelm said:
Thanks 3xeno for the quick reply. I meant by when was in your reply (Firstly I have to restore stock recovery and stock ROM using the RUU then using fastboot commands).
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First restore the stock things and then use those fastboot commands. You can also restore stock things (except hboot) from fastboot flashing or pc49img process.
I understand also that RUU I should use to restore stock recovery and ROM must have the HBOOT.nb0 removed in order not to get any HBOOT error during this process, is that true?
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I think some people even used ruu without removing hboot.nb0 (just for rooting after alpharevx). But I haven't done it (not willing to get back to stock). For me alpharevx s-off and cm7 are more than enough. And you can also remove nb0 file from rom.zip and use the rom.zip with pc49img process to get back to stock things except hboot.
In another way, will the AlphaRev X HBOOT 6.01.1022 with S-OFF allow running stock recovery and stock ROM without needing to overwrite the HBOOT (some would prefer to overwrite to stock HBOOT for warranty stuff... etc)?
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Yes, it will.
And my original stock ROM was Arabic based one, so the commands above won't work with me? (Note that second line will be hboot_7225_1.01.0002_101227.nb0 as from my information that HBOOT 1.01.0002 supports locale options.
Thanks!
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You need to really have clarification before doing this. Better contact the team again.
You have got 2 fastboot commands right. I think the 1st command may be specific to hboot 1.01.0001. . This needs to be clear. And also confirm whether it can be flashed on wildfire with previous Arabic based stock rom. I think better to use WWE stock rom to restore stock recovery and os. Then using hboot 1.01.0001.nb0 from wwe ruu.
NOTE : I'm not responsible for any brick of your phone. I just tried to make things clear.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

- No, it is not necessary to remove the HBoot file from an RUU before flashing it. You can normally flash an RUU on your AlphaRev S-OFF'ed Wildfire. It will not touch the HBoot, but, it will remove your Custom Recovery and Custom ROM.
- Yes, AlphaRev will allow you to run with Stock recovery and Stock ROM. This is exactly what happens immediately after you complete running AlphaRev X. Your phone has a new HBoot, but the Recovery and ROM are untouched. (Which is why you have to follow additional procedures to get Custom Recoveries and ROMs)
- The above commands *should* work for you, provided you replace the values with the appropriate one, but, I am not too confident in you doing that because AlphaRev didn't support all versions of HBoot 1.01.0002, and, I think the Arabic official ROM was among them. Which is why I am suggesting you follow the above commands with the WWE 2.22.405.1 HBoot. In any case, after that, you will have a Stock Recovery, ROM, and HBoot, and you can again run the Arabic RUU as normal, and get back your phone in your stock condition, with the Arabic locales, and on version 2.37

Last Question
Thanks everyone for the quick and effective answers, I decided to perform an installation of stock RUU (Recovery and ROM) with AlphaRev X HBOOT 6.01.1022 without needing to overwriting HBOOT version (except if I need to get help from HTC Support - warranty purposes ).
Yes, the first step after setting S-OFF is that I get a stock ROM and recovery before trying to get custom recoveries and ROMs, but what I have used was WWE ROM which was included in the guide
Last question is: After installing stock ROM and Recovery over patched S-OFF HBOOT 6.01.1022, is it possible to overwrite it with stock HBOOT 1.01.0002 in the future using fastboot commands, or it won't go through because stock ROM/recovery are not rooted?
Thank you!

It should go through, because Fastboot is a function enabled by the Bootloader (HBoot). The Recovery / Root has got nothing to do with it.

Nvm...
Presently Fastboot flashing on wildfire is a feature of alpharevx hboot s-off only. It should be there as long as alpharev hboot is there.

it works!!!! my gosh! back to original h boot 1.01 WWE FROYO extracted

Is S-ON comes back? If not, it still will not have warranty.

Yes. S-on is back.

fastboot oem mb 9C068490 1 30
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What is it for? My buzz is ukrainian so is it right for me ? Sorry for my english

Well if overwriting hboot with fastboot is possible. then why not overwrite it with
HBoot 0.08.0008 so if you want, one can use Unrevoked to gain s-off in the future no matter what version of Rom you are using. (possible)???
As long as you have alpharevX s-off to start with..

I will try... later

Fr3ddY303 said:
Well if overwriting hboot with fastboot is possible. then why not overwrite it with
HBoot 0.08.0008 so if you want, one can use Unrevoked to gain s-off in the future no matter what version of Rom you are using. (possible)???
As long as you have alpharevX s-off to start with..
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Has anybody tried this yet? Really interested to know if it's possible.

Can you help me with the hboot file? I downloaded the priginal ruu, but i didnt found a thing. Thanks

adrianplacinta said:
Can you help me with the hboot file? I downloaded the priginal ruu, but i didnt found a thing. Thanks
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You have to extract the ROM.zip from the RUU's EXE file. Anyway, I have attached it from the WWE 2.22.405.1 RUU. Remember to unzip/rename before use.
Standard Disclaimer applies - I am not responsible for bricks. You are doing this at your own risk.

Marurban said:
Is S-ON comes back? If not, it still will not have warranty.
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Yes! S-ON is back very successfully! I've got my phone as if I got it from HTC distributor! I'll post a full thread for a step by step guide to S-OFF then S-ON back ASAP!

I`ve done it. The H-Boot is 1.01.0001 and ii is also s-off. Interesting

Serious issue with wrong hboot flash (NexusOne to Desire)

Hi guys,
A friend of mine (he knew I could do this for him but ignored to ask me) somehow flashed his HTC Desire with nexusone hboot 0.35 and installed cyanogen. This now causes a lot of problems and I cannot go back to desire hboot even if I s-offed the nexus hboot with blackrose.
I have tried Fastboot commander to flash Desire hboot, tried with PASSIMG.zip to trick nexus hboot to load original desire rom and nothing happens.
Please help me install desire hboot and then use the classic unrevoked and alpharev method to root and s-off and then install a custom rom to this phone.
Your help is greatly needed and appreciated - I can even buy a beer or two for your help - sorry cannot afford much more than that.
BR,
George

What are the problems? Why don't you just run 2.3.3 RUU?
Swyped from ICS with Transparent XDA App

MatDrOiD said:
What are the problems? Why don't you just run 2.3.3 RUU?
Swyped from ICS with Transparent XDA App
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When I try to run any RRU it does not proceed because it thinks is it a NEXUS ONE phone...! (

I never use fastboot commander or android flasher but always use the native fastboot mode
fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase cache
I suggest that you flash hboot_downgrade first to unlock the hboot.

SuperCID might help with flashing correct RUU.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA App

ckpv5 said:
I never use fastboot commander or android flasher but always use the native fastboot mode
fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase cache
I suggest that you flash hboot_downgrade first to unlock the hboot.
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Yes, this is the first option

[Q] HTC Desire stuck on htc logo with 4 trianges at each corners

I flashed BlackRose Hboot in my HTC Desire and then run latest RUU, It appear HTC logo and 4 triangles at each corner after flashing. Someone tell me BlackRose Hboot is just for NexusOne and then I flashed bravo_alphasp1.img but failed.
Can you help me?

did RUU process finish?
can you boot to fastboot?

kotag82 said:
did RUU process finish?
can you boot to fastboot?
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kotag82,
Thanks for your reply.
Yes, I use RUU_HTC Desire Android 2.3 Upgrade (Gingerbread) but fail shown error code [152] : IMAGE UPDATE ERROR
No, it stay on black screen with HTC logo and 4 triangels after reboot.

where phone got stuck on 152 error? was it system, radio etc
try to flash alpharev downgrade via fastboot and reboot again to fastboot
then run ruu and pray...

This has happened before in the sandvold irc. It lasted a while before I left. I'm not sure if it got fixed in the end. We tried everything we could think of. I certainly had decided it was bricked. Last I knew, _thalamus had started asking qquestions so if anyone knows whether it was recovered, it will be him...
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

I can't tell too from that info provided... But flashing hboot from different phone is like death sentence for phone, I know both are very similar... I try to dig deeper, thanks for info
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rootSU said:
This has happened before in the sandvold irc. It lasted a while before I left. I'm not sure if it got fixed in the end. We tried everything we could think of. I certainly had decided it was bricked. Last I knew, _thalamus had started asking qquestions so if anyone knows whether it was recovered, it will be him...
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk
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My Desire shows Bootloader and System - Fail PU after flashing RUU. The fastboot command can be still worked in DOS mode but adb command isn't work.

That is better, I was afraid of radio fail...
Flash downgrade hboot from alpharev and then RUU
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Not much help at this point but I had a desire in the same state a few weeks ago and it lives and breathes again. For the life of me I cant remember how I finally fixed it.
I believe I had to create a goldcard and flash an RUU.
IIRC you have a Locked bootloader. There is a section on the HTC website that might help.

what happens when you try to flash an alpharev hboot?

Prof Peach said:
Not much help at this point but I had a desire in the same state a few weeks ago and it lives and breathes again. For the life of me I cant remember how I finally fixed it.
I believe I had to create a goldcard and flash an RUU.
IIRC you have a Locked bootloader. There is a section on the HTC website that might help.
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This is much more serious than yours. This has had an spl from another device flashed. All op can hope if that fastboot will flash a new hboot.
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

flash stock hboot from alpharev site then re run ruu
thats what fixed mine use fastboot commander

Droidzone said:
what happens when you try to flash an alpharev hboot?
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The message of PC shows:
c:\tools>fastboot flash hboot bravo_downgrade.img
sending 'hboot' <512 KB>... OKAY [0.109s]
writing 'hboot' ... FAILED <remote: image update error>
finished. total time:0.109s
The message of Desire shows after reboot:
*** BlackRose ***
STOCK-145/95/186
BRAVO UNKNOWN ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-7.35.5017 (PB9920000)
MICROP-031d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
Dec 31 2011, 00:00:00
RUU
Bootloader -Fail PU
System - Fail PU
Only BlackRose can be flashed

That's just great. Apparently Black Rose employs a similiar protection like Alpharev. Better contact the dev team of BR, and get them to help unlock it.

Btw...you should have searched well... I found it in 5 seconds.
If you would like to unlock protection
fastboot oem brcmd pass [ORIGINAL PASSWORD]
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Unlock it, then flash Alpharev followed by Boot, Recovery and Radio for the Desire (NOT Nexus One!).
Once you get the correct radio and recovery on it, you can install a custom rom.

Droidzone said:
Btw...you should have searched well... I found it in 5 seconds.
Unlock it, then flash Alpharev followed by Boot, Recovery and Radio for the Desire (NOT Nexus One!).
Once you get the correct radio and recovery on it, you can install a custom rom.
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Awesome find dz
Sent from my HTC Desire using Tapatalk

Droidzone said:
Btw...you should have searched well... I found it in 5 seconds.
Unlock it, then flash Alpharev followed by Boot, Recovery and Radio for the Desire (NOT Nexus One!).
Once you get the correct radio and recovery on it, you can install a custom rom.
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I follow your mentioned steps as following result:-
c:\tools>fastboot oem brcmd pass
...
<bootloader> Access granted!
OKAY [0.000s]
finished. total time: 0.00s
c:\tools>Fastboot flash hboot bravo_alphaspl.img
sending 'hboot' <512KB>...
OKAY [0.094s]
writing 'hboot' ...
FAILED <remote :image update error>
finished. total time: 0.094s
Seek your comment.

See if you're able to flash an ruu..

Droidzone said:
See if you're able to flash an ruu..
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I flash this RUU RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed
But failed with error code 110 and showed system -Fail PU.
Can you suggest any RUU for HTC Desire?

That is from my pm to dla5244... who is started this thread
Sorry about this we have a guy here who flashed BlackRose on HTC Desire - someone told him ?!? Could you please take a look on safe removal of BlackRose and get stock or alpharev hboot on[/QUOTE]
Wow...
Did you flashed blackrose on your desire?
First, disable flashing protect by using blackrose installer.
(Advanced section, ignore device list)
Then, fastboot flash hboot (alpharev image file name)
If he helped you should consider a donation to save your device

Upgrading HBOOT on HOX with CM10

Hi,
I have searched far and low for a clear and simple answer to my question, and nearly bricked my phone in the process of trying different things, so I guess it's better to just ask
How can I update my HBOOT to 1.28 or 1.31 in the simplest way
I am currently on HBOOT 1.12 with S-Off, and I am running the latest weekly of CM10
I have tried with fastboot, and with fastboot in rebootRUU mode, to do a
fastboot flash boot boot.img
...this succeeds, but there's no change
or
fastboot flash hboot boot.img
this gives me a failed message, something about not allowed.
Am I missing something?
After trying several things with the latest alpha of CM10.1, I eventually returned to CM10 with a Nandroid backup I had, and running CM10 again with HBOOT 1.12 still.
Thanks in advance!

This is the fastest method .....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957376

Dl the appropriate firmware from the link above and then:
1. Fastboot oem lock
2. Fastboot oem rebootRUU
3. Fastboot flash zip firmware.zip (Do it multiple times if it fails)

Thanks, I will try this shortly
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

Sorry for the delayed response... I was away on holiday
After doing that, will I be back on stock? will I lose CWM recovery?
...or what are the next steps to get to CM10.1 then?

It will only update the hboot, the best is to flash the custom recovery again after the firmware flash, then do a full wipe in the recovery and do a clean install of CM10.1 and flash the boot.img

is it necessary to unlock the oem again? I get
Code:
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
when trying to flash CWM again

After you upgraded the hboot you have to unlock the bootloader yes.....

[Q] When taking s-off by AAHK 29-10-11 DHD is bootlooping

Hello,
I've a problem. I want to my DHD was unblocked. So, I Did S-off by AAHK 13-01-12 and when my DHD is reboot on hboot mode this doesnt found PD98IMG.zip . OFC. I write to sd card few other zip. but this not help.
I download older version AAHK - 29-10-11 and when DHD reboot I see bootloop. In CMD i found flashing radio.. - This is reason to bootloop.
If I've S-on I can't flash radio by fastboot, yes?
If this true how I Fix it? On the recovery mode? I dont know how...
Please help me Fix It and make s-off

I think you can flash it if you are unlocking your device via htvdev or maybe aahk2 will fix it
From HTC

PabloF93 said:
Hello,
I've a problem. I want to my DHD was unblocked. So, I Did S-off by AAHK 13-01-12 and when my DHD is reboot on hboot mode this doesnt found PD98IMG.zip . OFC. I write to sd card few other zip. but this not help.
I download older version AAHK - 29-10-11 and when DHD reboot I see bootloop. In CMD i found flashing radio.. - This is reason to bootloop.
If I've S-on I can't flash radio by fastboot, yes?
If this true how I Fix it? On the recovery mode? I dont know how...
Please help me Fix It and make s-off
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With S-ON you can't flash a radio as your nand partition security is still on even with an unlocked bootloader. Try flashing a ruu to get to normal state and then re try what you were trying to do. Besides, do not use the Hack Kit but the new version AAHK2 to be found in the general section of the forum.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app

If you want to make it rooted, but s-on, flash clockworkmod recovery into your device by fastboot, then put your downloaded ROM.zip into main directory of sd card, and go to recovery do full wipe, dont forget to go advanced and wipe dalvik and battery status, then install from zip. Reboot after complete again into fastboot open cmd and dive to directory where you extracted boot.img from ROM.zip and type "fastboot flash boot boot.img" and "fastboot reboot". If you need more help pm

I've software number 3.12.405.2 - btw. this number is very rare..
so I must flash RUU on the hboot?
maybe i must flash into the recovery? - what software i need?
How do I download ruu ?
Lol uncle google doesn't help or I don't know how to find it.
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Okey, I fix it..
I turn on fastboot mode and aah 2 I flash radio for eeu - this fix radio.
Next I lounched normal aahk and all is ok.
I've s-off , custom recovery and custom rom.
Thanks Guys!