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[Q] Help Root 2.37.861.8

Hi , i'm just bought a new HTC Desire HD to exchange for my old Iphone.
At first the performance and speed was good. but after I downloaded and used ADW instead of the stock theme,i also put for the Apps drawer at 4D so it look really good. Unfortunately, when i went through all my apps, it's really slow and lag (u can imaging as when u play an online game with slow INTERNET).
So I wanted to root it however i was going through all the threads in the HtC Desire hd forum and couldn't find any guide about rooting the 2.37.861.8.
Please let's me know if it can be rooted or not? and if it possible can u give me the link with detail how to root it and install Rom.
I'm a newbie so i'm sorry if my question annoy anyone.i'm learning right now
This is my phone information :
My Phone is branded by 3 in Australia
Android version
2.3.3
Htc Sense version
2.1
Baseband
12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_ M 2
Kernel version
2.6.35.10
htc-kernel and18-2 #1
Build number
2.37.861.8
Software number
2.37.861.8
Browser version
Webkit /533.1
Thanks guys

If you would have bothered to use the search funtion you would have found several threads, including this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233&page=7

Lucky guy
Bought brand new with 2.37, instead of higher.
Enjoy your new dhd

I did use the search function and also came across this thread but the Poster Said that : Please note that this method works for devices up to 2.37.762.2 ONLY!
And my software is 2.37.861.8
And as i mentioned i'm new so i dont know does this method also applicable on my phone.

JSLEnterprises said:
If you would have bothered to use the search funtion you would have found several threads, including this one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233&page=7
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they tell you to put Q's in the Q&A forum.. then you do it, and you get **** for it. this isnt simple for everyone and there are different intricacies to all the firmware. if you dont want to answer a legit question, dont. but its amazing how smug this place is sometimes. give the guy a break, he just got the phone.

Try
Dont worry. Just try out the guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
it might work for you. If you really wanna root just go for it and post your results for other users benefit. If you can wait then wait till your version comes under the umbrella.
Cheers
Enjoy your new DHD

thanks for all the reply guys, really helpfull
i think i better wait until it come under umbrella since i'm not understand this Root things clearly.

SQ3.0dotJP said:
they tell you to put Q's in the Q&A forum.. then you do it, and you get **** for it. this isnt simple for everyone and there are different intricacies to all the firmware. if you dont want to answer a legit question, dont. but its amazing how smug this place is sometimes. give the guy a break, he just got the phone.
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I wasn’t giving ****. I was simply stating that proper use of the search function (with multiple stickies in each sub forum, and agreements when you sign up stating to use it prior to posting) should be followed.
When I was green and first got my android device, I searched and searched and read anything and everything relevant before making any post. Too many people on these and other forums are lazy and don’t put in the time to really learn about their devices before beginning to mess with them. At least half of the people in here shouldn’t even be rooting their phones as they're technically inept from being able to recover from a blunder.
I've read so many posts which shouldn’t even exist if diligent information gathering and processing was actually executed, polluting the forums so much that finding a piece of useful information by simply browsing through all the bullarky, is next to impossible. I personally instead now strictly use the search function when looking for information that I may require.
Also, on page 3 or 4 of that thread, even though the op says "to 2.37.762.2 ONLY" there's been reports confirming it works with his version as well.
I've been experimenting on finding a way to downgrade 2.43.
Once receiving my phone back from repair after a true Brick (where only viable recovery is through jtaging) I found my device was updated to 2.43.661.1 which is part of the unrootable category at this time. So even after not being able to work on my rom for 3 weeks, due to the device being in repair, I still can’t work on my rom because I can’t push apk's and files into system area's to which root access is necessary.

abhisahara said:
Dont worry. Just try out the guides
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
it might work for you. If you really wanna root just go for it and post your results for other users benefit. If you can wait then wait till your version comes under the umbrella.
Cheers
Enjoy your new DHD
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First url points to a method that does NOT work.
psneuter does not work, therefore the goldcard downgrade will not work.
Second url is what I posted as the first response.

@ Babycover
Before attempting to root, take the next few days to learn about things like the goldcard, RUU's, the Android SDK's, and basic linux commands (since android is simply a version of linux). Look at various tutorials on how to do things (but dont actually do them, just take note on similarities, and reocurring commands so if you were to do them you'd be comfortable executing them). Familiarize yourself with everything before experimenting.... makes recovering from a problem a lot easier than reading replies of people who think they know what they're talking about.
Things to note: Any RUU can be used once your device has radio S-off and use them rather than a PD98IMG.zip from your sd card. Your spash screen can only be changed if your device has ENG[ineering] S-off ('ENG' will take the place of 'SHIP' in the bootloader). Do not partition your sd card using CWM recovery; even though it supposedly has been fixed, it still may brick your phone (I personally dont believe you should have to partition an SD card ever!).
If the 2.37 method of the rooting doesnt take, you're in my boat with an unrootable device. You might as well see if you can update to the latest 2.5X build if your phone isnt carrier specific (using an ruu, and the device's data that cannot be synced with a google account or sense will be gone, but atleast you'll have the latest build)
If you do manage to Downgrade, dont use the post-downgrade rooting method, rather, follow my steps to root, radio s-off and eng s-off
Its a collection of what works, simplified for use without extras.
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
Enjoy your new phone.

@jsl softbank 237. 2. Has bwwn kicking my ass. And im dont even feel like posting my issues because of responses like yours. I just ask everyone to read their post like a noob. 'Search *****' isnt a very inviting response to what i feel is a pretty good forum. Also, english is a second language for many. What is simple to you isnt so simple for many
Sent from my 001HT using XDA App

[Q] Newb needs help/explanation about how to root my MT3GS 2.2.1

ok, ok put the stones down....DOWN. yes Im a newb, but im not an idiot. I have spent the last hour tonight (as well as searching a few times over the last 2 weeks) searching, not just this site, for a way to Root my MT3GS. and apparently its currently impossible.
Yes I am aware of these threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181214
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108316
and http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1189485
however none of these fully explains anything and after reading all the replies in these threads it seems that theres conflicting comments, which are confusing me to no end. so Basically I have 3 questions:
Can I root my MT3GS what is currently running the OTA push of 2.2.1?
IS there a way to get S-Off working on it?
Can I Put any new Rom(could very well be using hte wrong word, if so it should be easy to understand what i mean) on the phone so that I can remove all unwanted stock apps, install any marketplace app I had before, and (drum roll please) get NETFLIX to work on my phone?
thank you in advance to anyone who can help me. but please, please please don't just refer me to another thread, because odds are A) I have read it and it didn't explain it well enough for me to understand and feel comfortable doing it, or B) it didn't provide the needed programs or only discussed part of my question and didn't seem to fit up with other threads which covered the other areas.

in short:
1- yes, you can root it. i've done it 3 times on my phone
2- as far as now, no, unless the new method posted today actually reverts the hboot
3- yes, although there might still be some apps that are on the rom that you do not want.

hey txdeathray, thanks for your reply. I found eckres original post on a different site that was much more elaborate, but from what i read still doesnt specify the S-off problem. last post: forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/28205-stuck-on-step-8-rooting/
SO basically, if I CANT get s-off working, then even if I put cm7 or whatever other version i find, as soon as I reboot my phone, it will undo everything I did and ill be stuck with 2.2.1 again.

Have you tried the unlockr.com way to do it? Their page has a vid following you thru the process.. id post the link but im mobile at the moment
Sent from my PG06100 using XDA App

Last I looked a couple days ago there was no way working method on unlockr. heck last week the only method involved goldcards, and my firned who rooted his droid refused to touch it.

JXM003 said:
hey txdeathray, thanks for your reply. I found eckres original post on a different site that was much more elaborate, but from what i read still doesnt specify the S-off problem. last post: forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/28205-stuck-on-step-8-rooting/
SO basically, if I CANT get s-off working, then even if I put cm7 or whatever other version i find, as soon as I reboot my phone, it will undo everything I did and ill be stuck with 2.2.1 again.
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No. You don't need S-OFF to keep a new ROM. And you won't lose root with S-ON.
To my understanding, you only need S-OFF if you want to be able to manage some things without having to reboot your phone into recovery, or to get to some system files you otherwise can't with S-ON.
I have not seen the need for S-OFF for my personal use of my phone.

[Q] Question(s) regarding rooting from 2.2.1 w/1.01.0001

Greetings
I am aware there's threads about this, but I have searched a lot around the web, and there's many different replies to this.
I wish to root my Wildfire, running 2.2.1 with 1.01.0001. I want a more smooth-running rom than the stock, and would highly appreciate if someone can point me in the right direction
I don't know if it happens automatically, but would also like to have Livewallpapers enabled.
I'm aware there's always some kind of risk when doing such things, but I rather ask here as it seems like the best site for it!

detz said:
Greetings
I am aware there's threads about this, but I have searched a lot around the web, and there's many different replies to this.
I wish to root my Wildfire, running 2.2.1 with 1.01.0001. I want a more smooth-running rom than the stock, and would highly appreciate if someone can point me in the right direction
I don't know if it happens automatically, but would also like to have Livewallpapers enabled.
I'm aware there's always some kind of risk when doing such things, but I rather ask here as it seems like the best site for it!
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You are correct, there are millions of guides. Any of them are fine to use, but you need to read up, loads. Learn what you are doing.
Visit http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=824396
It has everything, well nearly everything you need to know about rooting. Read it ALL. Also search 'how to root wildfire' in google and read some guides. Problems only ususally occur if you dont follow the procedure correctly.
Learn the terms that people use, for example, what HBOOT is, how to access it, what a kernal and radio do, what recovery is, how to flash, what a ROM is. If you dont know what i'm on about, find out, because you will need to know.
In regards to ROMS, look for something that suits you, try different ones until you find one you like because each offer different features and styles.
Popular ROMs are Cyanogenmod 7, Rempuzzle and DKs ROM. But you can modify any part of them
Its all part of the fun of rooting.
Good luck in your quest for root access!

that's the specs of my wildfire and your lucky because it's easy to root !
these video help me to S-off first, trust me, it works on a wildfire -> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvg0i8in96M, thats your first step in rooting..
then you can also view this link for the succeeding steps (never mind the downgrading step).. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
do it on your own risk

[Q] Need help with my rooted, unlocked HTC One (M8). Please help.

Hello. I'm very new here, and I have a problem, and I'm desperate.
I rooted and unlocked my HTC One (M8) on Sunday. The reason? I wanted one stupid boot animation, that's all I wanted. I had no idea what "rooting" it and all that did, all I knew is that I had to do it to get my own animation. Not to say I didn't do my research. I searched lots and lots, reading a lot of articles and everything.
Now, it's rooted and unlocked, using SuperSU and TWRP (I think that's the right info, like I said I'm new to this). I've been trying for two days now to get that stupid animation to work, but to no avail. I've looked at it all.
Now here's my actual problem. Now knowing that I won't get the animation to work (I'm done with trying) I started to panic. I started realizing my warranty is gone, and that I'm dead if anything happens to it. I don't want that. I need it. I need help. It's lame, but I'm scared.
So my question is, is there any way to unroot and lock it? I just want everything back to stock. I want it how I got it. Please help. If there isn't a way, I guess I'll learn from my mistakes. But if there is a way, please help me out. I beg of you. I'd be more than willing to answer questions if you have any pertaining to my problem. Yes, I know I shouldn't have done all this, especially since I have no knowledge of it, but that all doesn't matter now. It's done and I need help. Step by step would be optimal, as, again, I'm new to all of this and don't really understand any of it.
Edit: Not sure if it's vital information, but I used the Sakitech step by step guide on how to root the HTC One (M8). I can't post the link, but it's the first video when you YouTube how to root it.

drsamwise said:
Hello. I'm very new here, and I have a problem, and I'm desperate.
I rooted and unlocked my HTC One (M8) on Sunday. The reason? I wanted one stupid boot animation, that's all I wanted. I had no idea what "rooting" it and all that did, all I knew is that I had to do it to get my own animation. Not to say I didn't do my research. I searched lots and lots, reading a lot of articles and everything.
Now, it's rooted and unlocked, using SuperSU and TWRP (I think that's the right info, like I said I'm new to this). I've been trying for two days now to get that stupid animation to work, but to no avail. I've looked at it all.
Now here's my actual problem. Now knowing that I won't get the animation to work (I'm done with trying) I started to panic. I started realizing my warranty is gone, and that I'm dead if anything happens to it. I don't want that. I need it. I need help. It's lame, but I'm scared.
So my question is, is there any way to unroot and lock it? I just want everything back to stock. I want it how I got it. Please help. If there isn't a way, I guess I'll learn from my mistakes. But if there is a way, please help me out. I beg of you. I'd be more than willing to answer questions if you have any pertaining to my problem. Yes, I know I shouldn't have done all this, especially since I have no knowledge of it, but that all doesn't matter now. It's done and I need help. Step by step would be optimal, as, again, I'm new to all of this and don't really understand any of it.
Edit: Not sure if it's vital information, but I used the Sakitech step by step guide on how to root the HTC One (M8). I can't post the link, but it's the first video when you YouTube how to root it.
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How to Unroot your HTC One, and Relock the Bootlo…: http://youtu.be/sGdY2ehJMvk

[Q] Accidentally deleted my OS on my M8

I was trying to root my M8 but somehow ended up derping and wiped my OS. I've look around for solutions and came to the conclusion that I have no idea what I'm doing because I don't know a lot of the terms being used, so here I am asking for help.
Could someone help me reinstall the OS and help me root it properly?
I'm on the T-Mobile network, but I'm not sure which variant my M8 is. I'll provide further information as we go. Thanks in advance Q_Q
Note: I'm a total noob when it comes to these things so please be patient with me

Xenosaki said:
I was trying to root my M8 but somehow ended up derping and wiped my OS. I've look around for solutions and came to the conclusion that I have no idea what I'm doing because I don't know a lot of the terms being used, so here I am asking for help.
Could someone help me reinstall the OS and help me root it properly?
I'm on the T-Mobile network, but I'm not sure which variant my M8 is. I'll provide further information as we go. Thanks in advance Q_Q
Note: I'm a total noob when it comes to these things so please be patient with me
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Hi!
Post one here has tonnes of info... How to root, terms explained, like RUU... Which is what you may need to get back up and running...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711073
And another,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2744194
And then you'll likely need to find the correct RUU for your device (correct CID version and same android version you were in). You can look at the RUU collection threads found in the general section, or search Google for it. Then try this flashing guide,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2813792
Yes, much to read and learn... But that's how this hobby goes. It's best not to attempt anything without thoroughly reading about it and understanding it first. Or bad things can happen.
Good luck!

As @Darth stated, read and read more. It's not that hard once you start understanding how things work, and what the terms that are used actually mean.
I will give you a push in the right direction.
Here is a link to HTC's US website where you can get instructions on how to use an RUU, plus the download for the T-Mobile RUU. You'll want the manual update instructions. The download is at the end of them.
But only use this if you are on T-Mobile US. It doesn't work for T-Mo International.