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Problems on rooting my DHD - Please HELP

Hello,
I finally decided to post this thread and ask for your help. I've been an iPhone user since the original iPhone....but now I made the switch, I've got myself a DHD and I would really want to root it, and flash some roms onto it.
Here's my problem, I tried downgrading, but after DHD finished extracting the PD98IMG it said that the original ROM is older.
Here are all the details of my DHD:
Android Version: 2.3.3
HTC Sense Version: 2.1
Baseband Version: 12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.10-g0956377
[email protected] #1
Build Number 2.36.405.8 CL47853 realease-keys
Software Version: 2.36.405.8
Browser Version: WebKit/533.1
Please help me.
What should I do? Do I need to downgrade, can I?

You will need to downgrade your Baseband from 2.3.3 by using the following link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
All the other Info you need is in the below link...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=936214
I was lucky not needing to downgrade,but I am on my second Android Revolution Rom and very pleased

First of all, everything went fine. I am not rooted, I have my custom rom and full wipe on SD not extracted of course.
Installed the Rom Manager, flashed the clockwork recovery...but doesn't matter what I do it won't enter into recovery.
Even bought the droid bootstrap, tried it manually and still the same.....the triangle and ! shows every time.
Please help me...what should I do? what is it that I'm doing wrong?

blackfire2802 said:
First of all, everything went fine. I am not rooted, I have my custom rom and full wipe on SD not extracted of course.
Installed the Rom Manager, flashed the clockwork recovery...but doesn't matter what I do it won't enter into recovery.
Even bought the droid bootstrap, tried it manually and still the same.....the triangle and ! shows every time.
Please help me...what should I do? what is it that I'm doing wrong?
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The red triangle is stock recovery for whatever reason rom manager has failed to flash clockwork recovery, reboot into bootloader and manually flash the recovery from there as per usage here
Doh! would help if i read everything, you cannot flash recovery without S-OFF, therefore you need to root first and then flash H-boot then recovery and custom rom

blackfire2802 said:
First of all, everything went fine. I am not rooted, I have my custom rom and full wipe on SD not extracted of course.
Installed the Rom Manager, flashed the clockwork recovery...but doesn't matter what I do it won't enter into recovery.
Even bought the droid bootstrap, tried it manually and still the same.....the triangle and ! shows every time.
Please help me...what should I do? what is it that I'm doing wrong?
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You say your not Rooted..
I think you will have to be Rooted to use the ClockworkMod and Droid Bootstrap..
Link to Rooting here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537..
Make sure your Baseband is below 1.72 as in instruction..

Sorry, I meant I am now rooted
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App

blackfire2802 said:
Sorry, I meant I am now rooted
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Post a picture of your screen after booting while pressing volume down.

blackfire2802 said:
Sorry, I meant I am now rooted
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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Having root on your DHD is not enough to flash custom recovery. You need to do S-Off before you can install Clockworkmod recovery from Rom Manager.
This is a very nice guide from Jkoljo about S-Off http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
However, this won't be enough if you want to Flash a Radio (aka Baseband) which I think you will want to consider once you start flashing custom roms. This process is called Eng-Off which is more risky than S-Off. You can find a link in the above mentioned guide for more reading if you like.

very helpful. im still new to this. i had many of the same problems

[Q] How to root a HTC wildfire!!!!!!

hi,
i have an HTC wildfire that is running 2.2.1!!
i wanted to know how i can root my htc wildfire!! i tried using unrevoked but that did not work it kept on failing!! i done a little research on the internet some forums say that i have to downgrade my wildfire to 2.1 in order for me to root it !!!
does anyone have and easier way of rooting the HTC wildfire instead of the long process!!!!!
also is their a new version of unrevoked that can root htc wildfire with the version 2.2.1!!!!! can you post the link please if there is 1!!!!
Much help appreciated!!!!
Thank you in advance!!!!!

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318
The process to root 2.2.1 is far longer than downgrading to 2.1 to rooting
- S-OFF using AlphaRev X
- Push a Custom Recovery
- Push Superuser Binary
The process is outlined in the link I have pasted. There is NO SHORTER WAY, So dont bother asking, and, this method will void your warranty.
And can you, for God's sake, not use so many exclamation marks? It annoys the hell out of someone reading it.

Guide: How to S-Off, Root and install CWM. On a Wildfire running Froyo 2.2.1
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I have just successfully s-offed, rooted and installed CWM on my mates Wildfire and thought it'd be a good idea to outline how I did it.
Apharev X is still in a beta version and I take no responsibility for any damage caused, but it definitely worked for me.
Step1:
Download Apharev X. Follow the instructions exactly. Please note: Presently this only works for Hboot versions 1.01.0001 and 1.01.0002.
To find out what Hboot version your phone has do the following.
Power off the phone.
Hold down the volume down key and at the same time press the power button. This will boot you into your Hboot menu.
Once you are s-off, continue to step 2.
Step2:
Download the latest version of Gingerbreak(v1.20.apk)
Follow the installation instructions in the above post exactly.
Once done, you should be rooted, you can check this by going into your app drawer and seeing if you have the super user app. If you have, then gongrats, your phone is rooted.
Step3:
Installing ClockworkMod so you can make nand backups, flash roms etc etc.
Download and install the Root Toolbox app from the market.
Download the ClockworkMod recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.1-buzz.img file. Extract the file and make sure you rename it to recovery.img, then place it on the root of your SD card.
Open Root Toolbox and click the advanced button followed by Erase Recovery, once it's done click the Flash Recovery button.
This should have flashed the CWM recovery to your phone. You should now be able to access recovery to install roms, make nand backups etc etc.
Once you're all done, you can uninstall Gingerbreak.
A list of Wildfire roms is available in this thread over at XDA Developers.

Work Great
You made my day, it really works exactly as u describe it.
S-offed, rooted and nand-backedup my Wildfire (or like thai-peaple say: wifi, coz can't a speak it)
hboot:1.01.0001
One needs to download busybox installer to install busybox to make Root Toolbox work, but great guide.
Now i can flash CyanogenMod-7.1
This thread should be pinned

wheres the link to download the clockwork recovery image?

alz08 said:
wheres the link to download the clockwork recovery image?
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Look in the reference thread here
Lots more information there as well

[Q] To root or not to root

Hi, running wildfire (buzz), froyo 2.2.1 hboot x....0002.
I have tried following the big messy sticky guide in general forum. I think I have AlphaRev and CWM installed. The HBOOT shows 6.01.0002, S-OFF and I get CMW when I go to recovery. But when I try to test if I have root when I boot into htc sense the test app says no. No superuser or root. Am I missing something? Every single guide I have found here says alpharevx or revoked should give root..
The guide says to RUU from 2.2.1 to 2.1. Is this necessary when I want to install a custom rom?
Any and all help much appreciated.

Unrevoked will root the phone along with installing custom recovery by a nand exploit.
But alpharevx neither roots the phone nor installs custom recovery. It turns off the nand security to make rooting (+ installing custom recovery) easier. So if you made s-off with alpharevx, then you need to root and install custom recovery on your own (which are very easy)..
And you dont need to downgrade with an RUU. Just go with this link..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15226717&postcount=68 .
Also check the complete wildfire index thread from dev section.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318 .
Edit: oh.. didn't get you clearly. Looks like you have custom recovery installed. Anyway, you can check the above link for rooting. And to install custom roms, you just need cwm recovery installed. Downgrade from 2.2.1 to 2.1 (using RUU) is not necessary in any case. And to root your stock rom just use superone click root method or gingerbreak.apk or you can also install Su binary (= rooting) from cwm recovery. And you dont need to root a custom Rom because custom roms will be already rooted. Another thing you need to remember is some roms need cwm version 2.x while others need cwm version 3.x or above. You need to shift between recoveries according to that need . On how to do that, check the index thread.
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App

Flash Superuser Binary in Clockworkmod. There's absolutely no need to use any RUU / Unrevoked if you have got Clockworkmod Installed.
Download SU Binary here:
http://bit.ly/su2361ef
Flash, and check for root again. This will give you a rooted Stock ROM.
Alternatively, if you just want to change ROMs , you dont need to be "rooted". Just a Custom Recovery like Clockworkmod will do. So, if that's your ultimate goal, just flash the new ROM. Again, dont touch RUUs/Unrevoked.

Thank you, both for clearing that up. I must say the sticky post is way way over complicated and dead wrong on the process. Since it's a sticky it needs to get cleaned up by someone who knows about it.

It's not a sticky actually. (I assume you are referring to this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1145035)
I posted my views there but everyone seems happy with that, so whatever suits the individual I guess.
I have posted an overview of the process here (This is a sticky thread, so I kinda hope you are not referring to this one ):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029318

wildfire root
micnolmad said:
Hi, running wildfire (buzz), froyo 2.2.1 hboot x....0002.
I have tried following the big messy sticky guide in general forum. I think I have AlphaRev and CWM installed. The HBOOT shows 6.01.0002, S-OFF and I get CMW when I go to recovery. But when I try to test if I have root when I boot into htc sense the test app says no. No superuser or root. Am I missing something? Every single guide I have found here says alpharevx or revoked should give root..
The guide says to RUU from 2.2.1 to 2.1. Is this necessary when I want to install a custom rom?
Any and all help much appreciated.
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Hi, I have the same problem as micnolmad.
I'm running wildfire:
BUZZ PVT SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.01.1002
I used AlphaRev to get S-OFF, and change from HBOOT 1.01.0002.
I thought it was meant to convert HBOOT to 1.01.0001, but for some reason it's now 6.01.1002. Not sure if this is important? At least the phone's now S-OFF, which should enable rooting?
However, booting into HTC sense, rom manager syays I do not have root!
I have clockwork 3.0.0.6 but when I use it to install cyanogen 7.0.3, the installation says successful, and then freezes on start up.
Any ideas?

Did you perform all the wipes in clockwork (Data,cache,Dalvik Cache) before flashing your new rom, these are important and cause problems if not done!!
Also read this thread, the posts above mention flashing su binary to get root.

Scratch0805 said:
Did you perform all the wipes in clockwork (Data,cache,Dalvik Cache) before flashing your new rom, these are important and cause problems if not done!!
Also read this thread, the posts above mention flashing su binary to get root.
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Hi, I wiped Data, cache, Dalvik Cache, and have superuser and CWM v4.0.14 installed. On flashing cyanogen mod 7 ROM it installs successfully, but freezes on bootup?
????????

Installing custom ROM after stock ROM 2.2.1

Hi,
I've a Wildfire with the stock ROM 2.2.1. Now i want to upgrade it to some custom ROM. Is it possible for me to Root and install a Custom ROM in my Wildfire. Till now i've not rooted this fone and also heard that after upgrading to stock ROM 2.2.1 it's not possible. Searched the Forum but could not find the relevant thread. Would be thankful if someone can guide me to proper thread or solution.

naveenbhatia said:
Hi,
I've a Wildfire with the stock ROM 2.2.1. Now i want to upgrade it to some custom ROM. Is it possible for me to Root and install a Custom ROM in my Wildfire. Till now i've not rooted this fone and also heard that after upgrading to stock ROM 2.2.1 it's not possible. Searched the Forum but could not find the relevant thread. Would be thankful if someone can guide me to proper thread or solution.
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Hi
Once you root your phone, you can flash any rom. Which hboot are you on ?
This will make it easy for you to search the right ans.
I suppose u have hboot 1.01.002..
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using xda app-developers app

Hi,
Thanks for reply. Yes you are right the hboot is 1.01.002
Radio is 3.35.20.10
Is it possible to root this?
Other details are:
baseband version: 13.55.55.24h_3.35.20.10
Kernel version : 2.6 32.21
Software number: 2.25.720.1

Yes its possible, I had the same.
Go to htcdev.com and unlock ur bootlaoder, no downgrade needed..instructions are there on the site as to how to unlock it.
Use gingerbreak or z4root or 1click root or any such tiny app and you will be rooted.

gobz said:
Yes its possible, I had the same.
Go to htcdev.com and unlock ur bootlaoder, no downgrade needed..instructions are there on the site as to how to unlock it.
Use gingerbreak or z4root or 1click root or any such tiny app and you will be rooted.
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Thanks for the Reply Gobz. I will surely try this.
@Gobz: This worked like charm. Now i am able to install the custom ROM

[Q] How to root/Custom ROM using linux?

First of all i want to say "Hi!" to all of you.
I've been reading a lot on this forum. Also i was using "Search" and google the last 3 days. I did find a lot, but nothing could solve my problem completely. So i decided to finally write a thread.
My device is a desire HD, Andriod Version: 2.3.5 , Sense: 3.0
All i want is to get away from the stock ROM and install a custom ROM.
There are a lot of HOW-TOs on the internet but either they are on windows or they are using methods that aren't up to date.
I tried HTCdev, but it wont work with HBOOT 2.00.0027. So i was looking for a way to update HBOOT. Same issue, a lot of windows how-to's but nothing about linux.
What is the latest way to get a custom ROM on a Desire HD if there is just linux available?
Looking forward hearing from you!

Validusrname said:
First of all i want to say "Hi!" to all of you.
I've been reading a lot on this forum. Also i was using "Search" and google the last 3 days. I did find a lot, but nothing could solve my problem completely. So i decided to finally write a thread.
My device is a desire HD, Andriod Version: 2.3.5 , Sense: 3.0
All i want is to get away from the stock ROM and install a custom ROM.
There are a lot of HOW-TOs on the internet but either they are on windows or they are using methods that aren't up to date.
I tried HTCdev, but it wont work with HBOOT 2.00.0027. So i was looking for a way to update HBOOT. Same issue, a lot of windows how-to's but nothing about linux.
What is the latest way to get a custom ROM on a Desire HD if there is just linux available?
Looking forward hearing from you!
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Without unlocking the bootloader you won't be able to flash anything in linux nor windows. You need to update your hboot to 0029 version. If your build version does not allow you to do that, then create a goldcard and flash a RUU that allow you to update. That is all in the stickie on how to root without the hack kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
Adapt it for linux. You have a goldcard site now set by Gene Poole in here: http://huygens.hoxnet.com/goldcard.html

glevitan said:
Without unlocking the bootloader you won't be able to flash anything in linux nor windows. You need to update your hboot to 0029 version. If your build version does not allow you to do that, then create a goldcard and flash a RUU that allow you to update. That is all in the stickie on how to root without the hack kit.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500
Adapt it for linux. You have a goldcard site now set by Gene Poole in here: http://huygens.hoxnet.com/goldcard.html
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Tanks so far but how to find out if my build version does allow to update HBOOT? And how to update HBOOT using linux?
My Phone sais: "build version: 3.12.405.1 CL199157 release-keys"

Validusrname said:
Tanks so far but how to find out if my build version does allow to update HBOOT? And how to update HBOOT using linux?
My Phone sais: "build version: 3.12.405.1 CL199157 release-keys"
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Try flashing this:
http://www.htcdev.com/ruu/PD9810000_Ace_Sense30_S_hboot_2.00.0029_R.exe
or this:
http://www.htcdev.com/ruu/PD9810000_Ace_Sense30_S_hboot_2.00.0029.exe
If you are not able to flash those, then you will need the golcard procedure.

Thanks for the files, but they're *.exe so i cannot run them on linux. There's another thread in this forum with this issue. The guy tried using Wine but didn't succed. I have to find a way to run these files or update HBOOT another way.

Validusrname said:
Thanks for the files, but they're *.exe so i cannot run them on linux. There's another thread in this forum with this issue. The guy tried using Wine but didn't succed. I have to find a way to run these files or update HBOOT another way.
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If you can wait till tonight I will extract the rom.zip from there and you will be able to flash then as PD98IMG.zip files...

glevitan said:
If you can wait till tonight I will extract the rom.zip from there and you will be able to flash then as PD98IMG.zip files...
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Ok, thank you!

ensinar unlona
Alright! With help of the files you sent me i was able to flash HBOOT and after done that i unlocked the bootloader with HTCdev.
Now i will go on and my aim is to have a Custom ROM flashed.
THANKS!

Ok, i managed to flash a ROM (PACman).
There are just few thing that still keep bothering me.
I fallowed the "stickie on how to root without the hack kit". Bootloader unlocked with HTCdev, flashed a CustomRecovery (CWM).
After that i was able to flash a Custom ROM with CWM and fastboot (for the boot.img).
The only thing i could not do was to flash SU or SuperSU, what about it?
I am still on S-ON. Also i want to try 4EXT but i read it's just for S-OFF.
Will keep on trying!