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[Q] Problem with downgrade from 1.72 to 1.34 for root apply

Hello people,are okay?
I'm wanting to downgrade z desire by following these steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
But cant do the downgrade.I put the PC10IMG.zip I put the SD card, enter the bootloader using "adb reboot bootloader, start applying the RUU, but when finish the aply im get this mensage:
"main version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <Power> button to reboot "
Does anyone have an idea how I can downgrade to 1:34 without this mensage? My main objetive is to apply the root on desire z, but no have a way to apply root in version 1.72. My desire z came with version 1.34 but I did the update OTA to 1.72 without the root. Anyone have a way to I can apply the root? Thanks!
PS.: Sorry by english, im speak portuguese and used google translator to this mensage.

erickBR said:
Hello people,are okay?
I'm wanting to downgrade z desire by following these steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
But cant do the downgrade.I put the PC10IMG.zip I put the SD card, enter the bootloader using "adb reboot bootloader, start applying the RUU, but when finish the aply im get this mensage:
"main version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <Power> button to reboot "
Does anyone have an idea how I can downgrade to 1:34 without this mensage? My main objetive is to apply the root on desire z, but no have a way to apply root in version 1.72. My desire z came with version 1.34 but I did the update OTA to 1.72 without the root. Anyone have a way to I can apply the root? Thanks!
PS.: Sorry by english, im speak portuguese and used google translator to this mensage.
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I'm pretty sure that if you don't find the answer within that thread that you referenced then you can ask your questions there.

No, i cant post in my reference, i dont have 10 posts:
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To ask Questions about developing your device, installing ROMs, software and themes you must go to the Q&A or General Forum.
This is the mensage when i do the reply.

erickBR said:
No, i cant post in my reference, i dont have 10 posts:
Please Read: New members (those with fewer than 10 posts) are not permitted to post to development-related forums. The developer forums are intended for experienced users and developers to discuss ways to improve technical aspects related to ROMs and Software. While you may be an expert, we ask ALL users to avoid posting questions about using or installing ROMs and software in the Development Forums. To encourage this new Users can read but not post in these forums.
To ask Questions about developing your device, installing ROMs, software and themes you must go to the Q&A or General Forum.
This is the mensage when i do the reply.
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I guess I should have know about that, sorry. I wish I could help you, but I have a G-2 and don't have any experience with that method.

I recently used this method successfully, so ill try and help.
I think it may have something to do with the step when you enter in your command prompt:
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.33.405.5
exit
This step should spoof your version number so you can install the earlier software. You also need to make sure you do have temproot before this step, indicated by the # sign as opposed to the $. I would suggest doing all the steps again, starting with pushing all of the files again. When you get to the above step, check to see that you dont get any errors. If it all works this time round, it should let you install the earlier rom.
Another thing would be to redownload all of the files again to make sure they are all fine, and none of them are corrupt. I actually used the files off the cyanogenmod wiki, which has the same steps as your link, but with a newer gfree. maybe that could be the problem. But definately do the steps again and keep an eye out for any reported errors.
I did all of the steps twice before it worked for me.

I can't get temproot. How you get it?
I can realize the 1-3 steps, but in 4 appears this mensage:
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
"cannot stat 'psneuter' : No such file or directory
The desire z without root or temroot no is not read only?
I cant do this step. Where you can get temproot to this?
Thanks!
Sorry by english, im speak portuguese and no english (used google translate)

Thanks to all helps!!
I can get root in my phone, and the problem is in my adb (SDK files).
I downloaded the SDK of android again, configured in my pc and it works fine!
Thanks to all!

Thanks to all helps!!
I can get root in my phone, and the problem is in my adb (SDK files).
I downloaded the SDK of android again, configured in my pc and it works fine!
Thanks to all!
please explain...???
i have the same problem as you, cant solve it..
thanks

Soft Brick after sunshine

Ran sunshine. it ran successfully, Currently S-off, unlocked and have TWRP installed. went to flash Paranoid android it failed saying something about error in updater binary, went to reboot(I hadn't wiped yet) since it failed. now stuck at HTC screen. I can get back into recovery. but keep getting "Error: unable to mount /system" currently downloading the latest stock rooted rom and gonna flash through fastboot. But would like some input as to what the hell is going on?
"not enough space" to flash through fastboot. pushing to phone through ADB and gonna try again
EDIT: after flashing latest firmware My PA zip successfully installed. however Gapps isn't letting me (took an OTA just before i rooted. assumed i was on the latest)

No need for a new thread (as we thought) keep your issues in your first thread. Way too confusing !
Keep it there please
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2890633

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[Q&A] [Tool] Downgrade VivoW with hboot 0.98

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Droid Incredible 2 hboot 0.98 downgrade problems
I'm new to rooting android devices, I picked up this Incredible 2 from my friend and it was bricked and locked on the HTC screen during boot up. I managed to unlock the bootloader, throw in the Team Win Recovery and reinstalled adamBONESTOCK rom, I've been trying to downgrade my bootloader to 0.97 to get S-Off and install CM but every time I use the vivow downgrade it puts my phone in a bootloop and I have to reinstall adams to even get back on my OS, can someone help me out here?

LDS17 said:
I'm new to rooting android devices, I picked up this Incredible 2 from my friend and it was bricked and locked on the HTC screen during boot up. I managed to unlock the bootloader, throw in the Team Win Recovery and reinstalled adamBONESTOCK rom, I've been trying to downgrade my bootloader to 0.97 to get S-Off and install CM but every time I use the vivow downgrade it puts my phone in a bootloop and I have to reinstall adams to even get back on my OS, can someone help me out here?
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The tool was meant for a stock rom. If you are already running a rooted ROM, try commenting out the three zergrush lines in the script. The zergrush temproot is probably incompatible with your ROM and causing the boot loops.

[-] Hellions with BLUE flames ! tying to get Hboot from .098 to .097
Can anyone help me?
I am new to trying to root my HTC Incredible 2
So far I have been able to unlock the Bootloader and installed TeamWin Recovery
Now I was following the adb> instruction found on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990 - all with the hope of finally getting my Droid to S=off.
I got to the instruction adb shell /data/local/tmp/zergRush
received error:
C:\adb>adb shell /data/local/tmp/zergRush
[**] Zerg rush - Android 2.2/2.3 local root
[**] (C) 2011 Revolutionary. All rights reserved.
[**] Parts of code from Gingerbreak, (C) 2010-2011 The Android Exploid Crew.
[+] Found a GingerBread ! 0x00017118
[*] Scooting ...
[*] Sending 149 zerglings ...
[*] Sending 189 zerglings ...
[-] Hellions with BLUE flames !
C:\adb>adb shell /data/local/tmp/sh -c '/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 2.18.605
.3'
/data/local/tmp/sh: permission denied
Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong, or better yet what I need to do.
Thanks.

Easiest way to root HTC One M8

Hi,
I am looking to root my HTC One M8. I have unlocked the bootlaoder but I am unable to achieve S-Off. Is the only way I can root if I get S-Off? I have followed many methods on these forums and other places. I'm a noob so please explain without being too technical. If you can point me in the direction to any video links then that would be much appreciated. I'm on Lollipop at the moment.
Thanks

You have to root to get S-OFF. All the guides are on here so follow them and you'll be fine

muzza1986 said:
Hi,
I am looking to root my HTC One M8. I have unlocked the bootlaoder but I am unable to achieve S-Off. Is the only way I can root if I get S-Off? I have followed many methods on these forums and other places. I'm a noob so please explain without being too technical. If you can point me in the direction to any video links then that would be much appreciated. I'm on Lollipop at the moment.
Thanks
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There is only one way to root the M8. Start from Step 20 here -
http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-m8/
Use the new links here for files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58624271

ikeny said:
There is only one way to root the M8. Start from Step 20 here -
http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-m8/
Use the new links here for files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58624271
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Why link to a site away from here? It's all here (I wasn't going to link to it as the OP needs to learn to just look)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727

ikeny said:
There is only one way to root the M8. Start from Step 20 here -
http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-m8/
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There are at least 3 ways to root (after unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP):
1) Flash SU/SuperSU
2) Flash a rooted ROM
3) Exit TWRP, at which time TWRP will tell you the ROM is not rooted, and will give you the option to do so.
Another option) Somewhat the same above, but a different way to get there: You can temp root with sunshine, sunshine s-off, then unlock the bootloader, and then root by any of the above methods.

EddyOS said:
Why link to a site away from here? It's all here (I wasn't going to link to it as the OP needs to learn to just look)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
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I have managed to root my phone at last and have flashed a custom rom. I am waiting for it to load up now.
I am fully aware of the rules of the forum and I have been searching for a simple solution for the past few weeks. The link you provided did help a little but you could've been a bit more helpful.

muzza1986 said:
I have managed to root my phone at last and have flashed a custom rom. I am waiting for it to load up now.
I am fully aware of the rules of the forum and I have been searching for a simple solution for the past few weeks. The link you provided did help a little but you could've been a bit more helpful.
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Next time, save yourself the trouble and just look at the threads pinned to the top of the General M8 forum section. You'll find the following, which is a great repository for a bunch of basic needs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694600
And you will see the first few links in the above Index include not just Vomer's guide, but also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52484527
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711073
These folks have spent a lot of time writing the Index threads and guides. XDA is a wealth for information, for those that bother taking a bit of time to read and search. Most any question you can think of has already been asked and answered before, if not countless times already. So you have to be a bit understanding when the question "how do I root" does not get the most favorable response.
Also, you ask for "easiest" and "simple", but what you should really be asking for is the best way to proceed. And the best way is to read and understand the basic concepts and processes before you try anything. Rather than rush in willy-nilly with some step-by-step tutorial or video that does nothing but get you into trouble, without the proper knowledge or skills to get out of that mess.

the easyiest way by far if you have bootloader unlocked is to install TWRP, as it allready contains SuperSu 2.4.0 and will ask you if you want to root your phone. It's practical because SuperSu works well with the other apps like Sunshine which need root, and handles root requests.
The steps to s-off are pretty straight forward : bootloader unlock from HTC website, install TWRP, install SuperSu (from twrp), install sunshine, pay 25$, done.

[Q&A] [HOWTO] Downgrade Froyo (2.2) to Stock 2.1 (ANY HBOOT | WIN/LINUX/MAC | ROOT)

[Q&A] [HOWTO] Downgrade Froyo (2.2) to Stock 2.1 (ANY HBOOT | WIN/LINUX/MAC | ROOT)
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Need the HTC Desire downgrade Froyo 2.2 and 2.1 zips
This is my first time asking for help, I'm stuck with the stock 2.3.3 Gingerbread rom. I came from a Froyo rom, with updated HBoot 1.03.0001 (from original 0.93.0001) as I was forced to do it, in order to get unlocked my bootloader (HTCDev bootloader unlock procedure). An unrecoverable system error raised, this forced me to reflash its rom, but all was in vain, as soon as I tried to flash a room, I got the 155 error. Finally I managed to create a goldcard and I was able to downgrade my Desire HBoot from 1.03.0001 to 1.02.0001 and also to flash the original HTC 2.3.3 Gingerbread rom. But now, I can't unlock my bootloader, as rom is signed as 3.14.405.1 and as soon as I try to upgrade my HBoot I get an error message about the rom (I'm requested to flash the 2.29.405.14 (my original rom)) and I get an error message if I try to do it. (Error 140).
That's why I need help, anyone so gentle to re-upload the Donwgrade Utility 2.2 and 2.1? Unrevoked and Revolutionary sites are not working, so I really need those files if I want to have a chance of unlock my bootloader.
Thank you very much in advance. Best regards.

hi!
i have same problem
try this:
1. Make GoldCard
2. Load PreRooted 2.33 https://
yadi.sk/d/mQknva1kJZpWo
rename to update.zip load an SD
3. Run stock recovery in HBOOT (vol down+power) -- in recovery Vol UP + POWER ------- select the wipe data/factory reset option, then select the option to Apply sdcard:update.zip
if goes well you have root
post results here
UPD: If you have ROOT you can downgrade you firmware through this Tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550397
see item 17:
"Open misc.img in the current directory, and change line 11 which contains the version number of your current ROM. Change it by number of the future ROM you want to install(Find at Android rom update utility screen after run RUU)
Changes will appear in red. Save the file to misc0.img."

Thanks but it doesn't work
Hello Desire Bravo,
It's not working
"E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
-- Invalid operation --"
Nothing works... It's pointless... Locked bootloader, it's not rooted, recovery is not working properly... This seems to be the end.
Thank you very much for your help, you have been very kind.

I've just tried this, it doesn't work...
an attempt to apply "update.zip" lead to reboot - I think, kernel prevents writing in secured areas with reboot

A new hope raises
Hi again, I have seen this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62647076#post62647076
This could be our only chance of getting our devices unlocked and rooted, I wanted to try it, but:
1) "Downgrade.zip" is missing
2) Second "PB99IMG.zip" file is also missing.
3) I don't know how to overwrite the "Misc" partition.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you very much in advance. Best regards.

2.29.405.14. this is OTA UPDAte to RUU 2.29.405.5 - install first 2.29.405.5 firmware. Or you can try any version firmware listened on htc dev site. You can try this manual methode to manually enter that version what it is necessary, but I am not sure that it will work http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1550397
and STOP! :: if you have hboot 0.93 or 0.75, it is possible to make full s-off, but if you now unlock with htcdev, this update hboot to 1.03, and its unposible to downgrade hboot

[@Bravo Desire,
Hi again,
Ok, so the second "PB99IMG.zip" is the OTA update of RUU 2.29.405.5. Ok, got it, thanks !!!
In which one of those 7 steps should I flash the firmware 2.29.405.5 (The first PB99IMG.zip)? And the last one, how can I overwrite the "misc" partition?
No, I tried the "Downgrade Desire Hboot 1.03" tutorial and it didn't worked for me.
Thank you very much in advance. Best regards.

speak you russian? =)) I don't understand what is you mean by "misc partition" tel me pleas more info.
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i undestand so, you get error when you flash firmware. Try to flash with exe, also run RUU exe and follow instruction.

@Desire Bravo
Hi again Desire Bravo,
No, sorry, I don't speak russian.
Read the step4 of this tutorial:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62647076&postcount=1260
As you can see 2alx says that you have to overwrite "misc" partition with the content of the downgrade folder, but he doesn't tell a word about how to do it. Is this an automated process by "downgrader.bat" or should I do it manually?
Thank you very much in advance. Best regards.

ok now clear ) ) its automated, but before you need make temporary root with doomloard utility. But wait , I 'll post later today a program that will do everything automatically and do not need to install any firmware

@Desire Bravo,
DooMLoRD is not able to root my phone, when it restarts, it's not rooted, so I can't continue. I'm afraid that my phone can't be rooted.
Thank you very much anyway. Best regards.

true, I made another program without rebooting
try
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-desire/help/guide-how-to-root-2-3-3-upgrade-hboot-1-t3204097