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Installed 1.6 manually, wrong one... How to get back(downgrade) to 1.5?

Hey everybody.. after a failed htc diamond (mda c4)
they exchanged it for a G1 today.. so happy me, on a 2 year contract but with a new phone every year
now... it came with 1.1 firmware (official) and searched the internet for 1.5 and 1.6.. so i installed both and now im on a official 1.6 unrooted.
But i think i installed the wrong one because i STILL dont have dutch language (1.1 had english and german and this 1.6 version has english and spanish)
My question now is how do i get back to 1.5 to get the 1.6 update from T-Mobile NL over the air?

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sorry for bumping the topic but can someone tell me how? dont really need the rooting, but can someone tell me how to get back to 1.5 or 1.1?
I tried to flash a nbh but it says 'not allow'
btw i have an dutch t-mo g1.. so its an eu device i think.. can't find the RC29 for eu anyone any idea? searched the forum but the only official thing i get is TheOfficial and it isnt even really official cause its rooted and cant use it

if you want to flash RC7 (which is what you should flash instead of RC29 as 29 is for us phones)
you need to use the goldcard method
search for the thread by Yuye in this forum

Whats good B-man.
Also you can root your phone (I know you said you didn't care to) and load a custom rom with more languages on it, so you don't have to stay on an outdated firmware. Also won't the 1 click method work on his phone B-man?

He said hes on 1.6US so no it wont. He wants 1.6 OTA for NL (i think its the same as the EU but not sure), and is looking for the 1.5NL version so he can get up to 1.6NL
i dont know if the EU 1.6 is out yet, i think there are still a few days left.
I think RC7 is your best bet. hopefully youll get the OTA for NL (you should, i dont think theres any reason it wont, but i dont know of the details in regional differences)

okay FINALLY i managed to get a goldcard after 5 hours of searching and reading how to (HxD hex editor did the trick, didnt want to vmware a linux install just for this)
So i downgraded it to an RC7, then i installed the 1.5us update (i think its us because it has the spanish language)
I hope that i can still recieve the 1.6 OTA update.. can anybody confirm if it's possible to get an EU/NL update even though i have an US android now?
And yes to answer the question if the 1.6 is out in holland, they're rolling it out as im typing (since a couple of days) but havent recieved a message. read somewhere that i should make a call then i'll get the update sooner. (to let the network know you have a g1 thats not updated yet)
its hard to get used to the android after having a WM device, but im getting there
If anyone could still provide me with/point me out to tho EU/NL 1.5 with dutch language i'd appreciate that, it would make things a little easier

Okay just got the 1.6 update and installed it. Can confirm that once u update to us 1.5 ur stuck on us.. still gettin spa and eng locale only.. so maybe ill root it during the weekend

HELP!
help please! how did you use D' goldcard method? Why is it that everytime i do the goldcard method and places it back in my G1 it says damage sim card!
What is wrong!!! HELP!

snOwrOse said:
help please! how did you use D' goldcard method? Why is it that everytime i do the goldcard method and places it back in my G1 it says damage sim card!
What is wrong!!! HELP!
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That means the sd card you're using isn't compatible as a gold card.. You'll need to get another card (different brand) and try

No luck for 3 days of trying to root my g1 :(

oke, i tryd to root my G1 and did almost every way without success after its because i have donut 1.6 and buildnumber drc92 .. so that explains it.. not allowed etc etc 1 click does not work.. oke..
now i found a few topic's about how to root donut.... but also whit out success i am not allowed to downgrade.. seems like my phone never is gonna break free from evil google

derfske said:
oke, i tryd to root my G1 and did almost every way without success after its because i have donut 1.6 and buildnumber drc92 .. so that explains it.. not allowed etc etc 1 click does not work.. oke..
now i found a few topic's about how to root donut.... but also whit out success i am not allowed to downgrade.. seems like my phone never is gonna break free from evil google
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did you try the full downgrade method on this page ?http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Main_Page
where exactly are you getting stuck? need more info

well at bootloader it wont downgrade.. to 1.5.. it does just nothing..

derfske said:
oke, i tryd to root my G1 and did almost every way without success after its because i have donut 1.6 and buildnumber drc92 .. so that explains it.. not allowed etc etc 1 click does not work.. oke..
now i found a few topic's about how to root donut.... but also whit out success i am not allowed to downgrade.. seems like my phone never is gonna break free from evil google
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European user??
Try to root youre phone with the goldcard.img method. I never found a english version of this tutorial, only dutch. So no link to a dutch document

your not in the US?

i am dutch .. and cant do goldcard way .. dont have a mw mobile anymore -.-

you should try this method http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_G1/Dream_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod
downgrade to RC7

its says in bootloader.. not allow code 00028002

your sd card is formatted to FAT32?

yes formatted on pc and tryd it and formatted whit phone and both wont work yes and fat32

I have the same problem, I'm on DRC83 on 1.6 and I can't downgrade. My G1 is from the states but I live in Costa Rica. I always used the US Version when upgrading my phone (When I got it, it wasn't even on 1.5) So i manual updated to 1.6 with the US Versions.
But It just doesn't seem to read the update file :S

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-root-a-donut-phone-android-1-6/
try this method, step by step instructions. My friend had the same problem after he downloaded the htc 1.6.. This was the only wat he could get root again.

derfske said:
yes formatted on pc and tryd it and formatted whit phone and both wont work yes and fat32
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And the file is on the root of the sd card? It can not be inside a folder or anything.

i try'd the unlockr way but on step 1: back to cupcake not allowed to install the 1.5
maybe its cause its not the "dutch" or "European" version
and no i am not so stupid.. just on sd/update.zip not in any folders

Make sure you are unzipping the rc29 file first, then just grabbing the dreaimg.nbh and renaming it to update.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547557
^ try that
Guys i dont think you get it...stop telling him to flash the DREAIMG.nbh
he cant flash it until he uses the goldcard method.
You need to follow the steps in the guide

B-man007 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547557
^ try that
Guys i dont think you get it...stop telling him to flash the DREAIMG.nbh
he cant flash it until he uses the goldcard method.
You need to follow the steps in the guide
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Does he need to use the goldcard method cause he's not in the US? Or is it donut related?

My G1 is also bought in the Netherlands and i had the same problem. He really needs to use the qmat(goldcard) method.
There are two options to make a goldcard. One with use of a Windows Mobile phone, or an other with the use of linux . I did it with the use of a laptop and a Ubuntu live cd. It is really simple to do unless you have the hardware.
The problem is not related to donut.

PsychoPomp said:
Does he need to use the goldcard method cause he's not in the US? Or is it donut related?
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Its because its a non-UK European phone. Bootloader is locked from flashing w/o a goldcard

B-man007 said:
Its because its a non-UK European phone. Bootloader is locked from flashing w/o a goldcard
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Thanks for the info.

Problem upgrading / downgrading HTC Dream

Hello,
I own a HTC Dream, Orange branded (I guess is Orange France).
It has Firmware version: 1.1 and Build number: 1.56.73.2 PLAT-1.0_gms-135348 CL#11526 release-keys.
My problem is that I can't update this over-the-air, as I use this in another country - and don't know if I can update this over wifi/3g.
So, I've tried to update this to 1.5 / 1.6 official, but it didn't work with the original img files from HTC's site. I've also tried to root/downgrade to RC7/... but failed due the fact that the signature wasn't good... and then use the goldcard method and hxd editor but now it says "main version is older" when trying to downgrade.
So I need to know how do I suppose to upgrade this to 1.5/1.6? It's a shame that I'm stuck on 1.1 and can't move to the latest official flavour or to modded roms.
Kind regards in advance,
Alex.

Damn bro sounds like u had a ruff time with the g1 man lol i got you tho. uhm im gonna set you wit cyanogen latest and from there you can flash any rom you like. but my main thing is to get you to 1.6 or 2.1 which ever you prefer. ( i think 2.1 smashes 1.6 personally )
ok download this rc7 file here ( download and extract the dreaimg.zip then copy the dreaimh.nbh file to your desktop somewhere )
then go here to my blog and finish the steps. these steps worked time after time for so many xda members with the same issue so youre good trust me. email me at: [email protected] for asap help

Hello, and thank you for your post... but -
I already tried downgrading this using both images US/EU and from multiple sources (from Cyn wiki, and a lot of other blogs) .
This is now working for me. It now states "Main version is older". Before I modified the hxd and the goldcard of the SDcard, I couldn't pass the Checking checksumms. It now pass that step, but I get stuck on "Main version is older"
Anyone has a better idea?
Thanks,
Alex.

Bump for me?
Please help.

Another bump for me.
Please help.

bump please.

Is anyone working on rooting 2.03?

Well, Paul from Modaco isn't really keen on rooting the 2.03 since he is preoccupied with the new devices. I wonder if anyone from XDA is working on it.
Because i really want to use custom roms instead of the stock rom. Didn't like the HTC sense, because it suck up so much ram.
Hopefully, anyone from xda can give us Legend owners some answers.

Have you looked at this forum topic about downgrading HBOOT and RUU? The procedure is for the Desire, but it might work on the Legend too.

I have tryed to downgrad hboot by "The procedure for the Desire" ,but is't not work ,because it's only for rooted phone .
without root ,we can't downgrad hboot
without downgrad hboot ,we can't root

This method should supposedly work on any HTC 2.1 device. If that one doesn't, this one should.
EDIT: typo.

Thanks for the links, I tried about 30 times trying to get the loop exploit to work. Just never would show in devices in recovery mode, followed both guides.

Tamimego said:
Thanks for the links, I tried about 30 times trying to get the loop exploit to work. Just never would show in devices in recovery mode, followed both guides.
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Damn. I was sure one of these was gonna work, since they're both based on the HTC Legend OTA exploit. Just a stupid question, but do you have HTC Sync installed (I think it provides some of the needed drivers)?

I tried both methods on FW 2.03.405.3 but it seems like it does not work in this particular firmware.
device just won't be detected in recovery mode.

what windows version are you using? and what version 32 or 64 bit ?
i had an issue on my hero, i had to use htc 64 bit driver when it couldn't find the phone. I had to go to device manager and select the android driver manually...

yep. Both methods do NOT work with the Bell/Virgin Legend... Device is unable to connect while in recovery mode. Even tried updating/changing the driver... no go. (win7 x64)

that does not work at home either with the 2.03
"error: device not found"

schpinn said:
Damn. I was sure one of these was gonna work, since they're both based on the HTC Legend OTA exploit. Just a stupid question, but do you have HTC Sync installed (I think it provides some of the needed drivers)?
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Windows 7 x32 with latest HTC Sync from the website.

i read that if you try downgrading using an official rom from htc to 1.31 of htcs website or somewhere on the forum it will work.
once downgraded to 1.31 you can root and install whatever roms you want.

where ??????
it is impossible

it will work, only if you done the update over OTA. If you done it over RUU it won't work due to the bootloader being upgraded.

masterbalby said:
that does not work at home either with the 2.03
"error: device not found"
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Just wait for 10 - 15 second after the device connect to PC, it always work for me. PC will load the driver first, and of course you already install HTC syn.

like i said
If you've done an update from version 1.31.xx.xx to 2.03.xx.xx over the air you can downgrade with the RUU file.
If like me you've used the 2.03 RUU file,well...your screwed,just like me
at this time there is no solution for it yet, and honestly, i don't see anyone bothering with it,trying to find a solution except for all of us legend users. I know that lots of us are attempting to follow every single root guide there is on the web, but the result will always be the same...no success untill a new rooting guide or bootloader downgrade possibility appears... it's sad dude

Did anyone try this method? It's a new method for the Droid Eris, but it should work on all HTC phones with Android 2.1. It's worth a shot..

where did you see that it should work for everybody?
i've been searching the threads and don't see anything about it.

schpinn said:
Did anyone try this method? It's a new method for the Droid Eris, but it should work on all HTC phones with Android 2.1. It's worth a shot..
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Giving it a shot. Why not, eh?

me also...

[Q] an idiot newbie desperately in need of help

can anyone advise if there is a stable froyo rom on here in 'zip' format
that does not need any radio/hardspl/ or recovery tweaks beforehand ? (hopefully with GPS, BT, Wifi, Camera etc working)
I genuinely have sweated blood over the last 3 days trying my best.
I have read all the guides, tried using ADB, Fastboot, Terminal Emulators etc
and for various reasons have always managed to crash and burn.
I really was after Lazlo's Froyo, but could not even get the Radio and Hardspl he advised on to the phone !
in desperation. I tried it anyway, and was very close to bricking the phone.
(thankfully though the help on here got me out of being stuck in fastboot)
I failed, even with the guide below ... as it said no room on device !
http://www.webnetta.com/2009/01/02/t-mobile-g1-rc30-to-jfv13/
I plead for a simple zip that I can apply via clockwork as I can manage that method ok.
I have found loads of zip files here:
http://www.filecrop.com/android-2.2-froyo-G1.html
would any of these be of help
anyone ?
thanks in advance

First of all what is your current state on the G1? (IE: SPL, radio, etc...)
And do you really want the froyo ROM to be loaded on your G1 only, or any would do to get your G1 up and running?

thanks for the response ...
the phone is currently running ok on the original 1.6 rom, but I had managed an spl update on it.
fastboot shows:
Dream 110 PVT 32B
HSPL.95.3000 (was hboot 0.95.000)
CPLD -4
Radio 2.22.19.261
Oct 20 (28?) 2008
in settings:
Firmware version 1.6
Baseband version 62.505.20.17U_2.22.19.261
Kernal version
2.6.29-00479-g3c7df37
[email protected] #19
Build number
DRC92
I don't know if all this is original as the Lazlo rom seemed to go on via clockwork,
but then hung, and somehow I got back booting to 1.6
ideally I would like to get Froyo on it

Have you look at [ROM] Froyo 2.2.1 for T-Mobile G1 " Froyo for Trout! " F4T1.8.2 (01/19/2011). You will have to load the SPL and radio that is related to the ROM. And it's Froyo.

sadly that was the one I previously went for.
I did the sdcard ok, but could not get the radio & spl images flashed to phone with either adb or emulator whatever I tried.
usb drivers are on ok, I have the sdk, and despite showing up in windows device manager, and connecting fine when mounted,
adb will not connect to device.
if this Radio and the SPL were available in zip, rather than .img format I could succeed.
I have really browsed all the roms in the Rom Bible link, but cannot find one that does not require these type of fixes.

I was having the same problem with mine the other week. I could not use the img file so I had to mannually search for those zip files.
Afterward this is what I found. See if that helps.
HERE ARE THE DOWNLOADS FOR NEW SPL/RADIO RAM HACK!!!!!
http://cdn.movilzona.es/repos/superatmel/ROMS/superblerv1/15M/hboot0013d-signed.zip
http://cdn.movilzona.es/repos/superatmel/ROMS/superblerv1/15M/radio-2_22_27_08-signed.zip
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the links unfortunately give me a 404 !
John Denver once sang
'Some days are Diamonds,some days are Stone'
with my luck lately I suspect I was born in a quarry !

@beandroidized
maybe it was a diamond quarry after all !
I got the filenames (radio-2_22_27_08-signed.zip & hboot0013d-signed.zip)
from those dead links, put them into google and got them both via Mediafire !
so thanks a lot there my friend,
I'll have a go at flashing both, and the Laslo rom, tomorrow afternoon and will let you know how I get on.
regards,
Kevin

Good for you. And you are welcome. Good luck.

@beenandroidized ....
everthing did go well and I have now got Froyo !
sorry for late reply as I have been a bit under the weather last few days

carkev said:
@beenandroidized ....
everthing did go well and I have now got Froyo !
sorry for late reply as I have been a bit under the weather last few days
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No worry, I figured you had a good turnout after the last post. Thanks for the updates. Enjoy!!!!