How to downgrade to 1.36 (release ruu)
This only works on froyo based roms, gingerbread radio won't downgrade
About:
Currently it is not necessary to downgrade since no exploits have been found. But for the case we have to downgrade, we have it. It is currently only tested on the leaked ASIA rom, but cannot imagine it is not working on later/other ROMs.
I have nothing to do with this method, i only wrote the guide.
This guide is based on the DHD downgrade (so many similarities will be found)
Anyhow keep in mind that:
You will lose all data on your phone (not from your sd-card)
First boot after downgrade can take pretty long (a few minutes) so dont be scared it didn't work and absolutly DON'T pull your battery out. Just wait a while, if its beyond 15min and still not working. Come here and ask. And DONT PULL THE BATTERY unless you are told to.
Thanks:
Scotty2, rhcp and Guhl for development of this method
jkoljo for putting up the DHD guide
bippolinno for the ruu mirror
lge73 for testing and getting it done
If i miss someone, please tell me and i add u
System requirements:
HTC Sync (or ADB drivers)
Incredible S with build number higher than 1.36
A working ADB setup (ADB is included in the downgrade package though)
Howto downgrade:
If you have a branded device, Goldcard is required (have not tested it if its required for a non-branded device EDIT: unbranded seems to work without goldcard)
The PG32IMG.zip (if the download is not working extract it from the RUU, can be done by yourself (see below))
Connect Incredible S to a computer. Charge only, USB Debugging enabled!
Open up cmd/terminal and go to downgrade folder
Code:
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell
If you got "#" in the result, you have temproot! Proceed:
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.31.405.1
Put the PG32IMG.zip on the root of your SD Card (trough adb push or just connect it as a disk drive)
Reboot into bootloader (adb reboot-bootloader or hold volume down while rebooting)
Follow the instructions
Ready, you have downgraded your Incredible S to release ROM
Extracting rom.zip from RUU.exe
Ruu can be found here
Make sure your INC s is connected
Start installer
Click next
Click next
Goto your temp folder (open the start menu, type %tmp% and press enter, ty l0st.prophet)
Sort folders on date
Pick the most recend and look inside one of that folders for rom.zip
Copy it to downgrade folder (or anywhere else) and rename to PG32IMG.zip
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for bricks
Thanks to all involved!
I would recommend that you mention all data on the device will be wiped by this downgrade and that the reboot after downgrade will take a little while and not to get scared or do silly things like pull the battery out!
Thank you for this very clear guide !
Now, I just need to know where to get the European rom ! (i will install the european rom instead of the asian)
Someone can give me the link ? Please ?
It is in the guide (RUU.exe). Just download and install. Just received message from the tester that it is also possible with just the misc_version hack and use the RUU.exe
It is the oldest currently available. But i'm not 100% sure if its the same as the old European Rom, but it has the same number as mine (Netherlands) so i quite sure its the same.
I can not extract with ruu...
Cause i have an asian version. I didn't upgraded it...
I just need to install the european Rom.
If someone can share this for me, it will be great !
Thank you guys
Like i said: download the ruu from this topic it is the european. Than follow the guide. I don't know how I can be any clearer.
Don't know what the problem is since all you say that you want the European ROM. Btw if you have preinstalled Asian ROM, there is a possibility that there are minor differences. But you can always flash the Asian ROM back.
Thank you again...
Sorry but my English and android's knowledge are not so good
That's no problem. I advice to get a little basic knowledge about Android, since this process on the IS is still in its early stage a lot can go wrong and currently there are not many methods available for fixing it. Not that a lot can go wrong here, but if it does you are screwed.
So if you don't know what is going on, I advice to stay at the default stock ROM.
Extracting rom.zip from RUU.exe
Ruu can be found here
Make sure your INC s is connected
Start installer
Click next
Click next
Goto your temp folder
Sort folders on date
Pick the most recend and look inside one of that folders for rom.zip
Copy it to downgrade folder (or anywhere else) and rename to PG32IMG.zip
Oh hell 2 nights I used to figure it out were that temp folder could be.
First I had to turn on the option see hidden files.
C:/Users/%user%/Appdata/Local/Temp
Windows is so frustrating wen your used to a Mac.
ab65 said:
Extracting rom.zip from RUU.exe
Ruu can be found here
Make sure your INC s is connected
Start installer
Click next
Click next
Goto your temp folder
Sort folders on date
Pick the most recend and look inside one of that folders for rom.zip
Copy it to downgrade folder (or anywhere else) and rename to PG32IMG.zip
Oh hell 2 nights I used to figure it out were that temp folder could be.
First I had to turn on the option see hidden files.
C:/Users/%user%/Appdata/Local/Temp
Windows is so frustrating wen your used to a Mac.
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It's alot simpler than that, just open the start menu, type %tmp% and press enter. Voila!
thanks l0st.prophet
that information comes in handy. it's so easy if you know
don't ask how long I used to get a working ADB setup, and that is also a piece of cake wen you figured it out.
( I'm still on PPC Mac and muss use the Pc of my son, and he is enjoying it seeing me so helpless on windows system)
But it's a great tutorial and in the end all went fine.
Thank you xda comunity.
thanks for share
this is very helpful
does this work for s-on devices?
shiftyllama said:
does this work for s-on devices?
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Yes, although it's untested on the new GB ROMs.
I get an error when running the adb command:
adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter
reading:
Failed to set prot mask <Inappropriate ioctl for device>
I'm trying to downgrade from Vivo_Gingerbread_S_Virgin_Mobile_AU_2.12.981.2
Any ideas. Does the psneuter exploit no longer work with gingerbread?
doctorsax said:
Yes, although it's untested on the new GB ROMs.
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Tested on Gingerbread 2.3.3 but, the radio will not downgrade so the OS does not load.
The "How to" is a little different tho.
Note: Do not update to GB if you want to downgrade back to froyo anytime soon.
I'll attach this here for safe keeping.
touchpro247 said:
Tested on Gingerbread 2.3.3 but, the radio will not downgrade so the OS does not load.
The "How to" is a little different tho.
Note: Do not update to GB if you want to downgrade back to froyo anytime soon.
I'll attach this here for safe keeping.
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so am i stuck with the aussie virgin ROM untill an RUU for europe is released?
shiftyllama said:
so am i stuck with the aussie virgin ROM untill an RUU for europe is released?
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Yes or until a full root method is released.
I am trying to downgrade now tho and then force the ota.
Wish me luck...
touchpro247 said:
Yes or until a full root method is released.
I am trying to downgrade now tho and then force the ota.
Wish me luck...
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good luck.....
and let us know if you manage it and how!!
Related
Fixed the typo's in the code, thanks to Contempt4You for pointing it out for me.
Note, i had to remove the links due to the restrictions of being a new user, but the tools can be found fairly easily, you will need the revert.zip that contains flash_image and mtd0.img, the evo-root.zip from the how to root android 2.2 on the evo 4g on this forums and all you need is the rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin, and an original PB31IMG.zip from the RUU 2.1
I adapted this guide from these instructions
As always, I have no responsibility when you try this things go really foobar, and you have a nice paper weight.
I am going to copy and paste much of the instructions off of the page above, make the changes specific to the DInc, and will try to update the links for the stuff to download as I can. Everything that is needed is already hosted somewhere on the internet.
Make sure your phone is unplugged from your computer until I tell you to plug it in!
If you already have the Android SDK and HTC Sync set up on your computer, skip to Step 4 now
Step 1: Download the Android SDK here
Step 2: Extract the Android SDK zip. Move the contents of the extracted zip to C:\
Your Android tools folder path should now be C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
Step 3: Download HTC Sync 2.0.40
Run the installer. Move on once installed. If reboot is required, do so and then move on.
Windows 7 Users:
Go to your start menu, then control panel. When that is open, (if you are in category view mode) click on "Uninstall a program" and then choose HTC Sync to uninstall. If you are in Icon view mode choose "Programs and Features" and then click on HTC Sync to uninstall. This will load the proper drivers needed for unrevoked3.
Other Windows Version Users:
Go to your start menu, then control panel. When that is open, select Add/Remove Programs, and then choose HTC Sync to uninstall. This will load the proper drivers needed for unrevoked3.
next download
It contains a few files necessary to root the DInc.
Unzip the contents of the zip to your android sdk tools folder.
Also download the original 2.1 PB31IMG.zip file, or is a download link to the RUU 2.1.
Put this zip in your sdk tools folder as well, as a zip, not extracted.
After unzipping the contents of revert.zip to your android sdk tools folder and placing the PC31IMG.zip move on.
Step 4: Make sure USB Debugging is ON (checked) on your EVO. Go to Settings > Applications > Development > and make sure it is checked.
Step 5: Plug your phone into the computer via USB, Make sure that the connection type in the Notification Pull-Down Bar is "Charge Only", not "Disk Drive" or else this won't work.
If your computer asks you to restart after the new drivers were installed, do that now.
Step 6: Open up a command promt from your android-sdk/tools folder.
Windows 7 users:
Open up the android sdk folder and hold shift and right click on the tools folder. You will see an option that says "Open command window here" Choose that one and you will be set. the command prompt should read something like C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>
Other Windows Version Users:
Go to the start menu, go to All Programs, then Accessories, and click on command prompt. Once open type
Code:
cd C:\android-sdk-windows\tools
Once ready, type these commands in cmd prompt from your adb tools directory. After every line press enter.
Code:
adb push unrevoked-forever.zip /sdcard/
adb push flash_image /data/local/
adb push rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin /data/local/tmp/
adb push mtd0.img /sdcard/
adb push PB31IMG.zip /sdcard/
Note: the PB31IMG.zip will take longer than expected to transfer to the sdcard. It is a BIG file.
Now we chmod a few things. After every line press enter. It should repeat what you typed in and then return you to a blank line with an $ for everything in adb shell
Code:
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
cd /data/local
chmod 0755 /data/local/flash_image
Ok now for the root shell.
*
(still in adb shell)
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp
./rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
You will now see some text on your cmd prompt screen explaining the exploit.
Wait for the adb shell to go away, and it will dump you into your windows command prompt again (no shell) should look something like this:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>
Once that dumps you out of the shell, type
Code:
adb shell
and you will see you now have a
Code:
#
instead of a
Code:
$
now type
Code:
cd /data/local
./flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd0.img
that will flash your misc partition with Toast's mtd-eng.img.
This should return you to a blank line with #.
If you get an "Out of memory error" with a huge list of weird lines, here's how to fix it.
Reboot your phone normally.
Open a command prompt and go backwards in this guide until you see the big red * and start from there.
Once it is flashed correctly, move on:
Type
Code:
reboot bootloader
Remember how you pushed that huge PB31IMG.zip to your sdcard earlier? This is where that comes in handy. Once you booted into hboot, Select "bootloader" with your volume up/down buttons and hit the power button. Let it sit for a little bit while it loads the PB31IMG.zip. This can take up to 5 minutes. When it finally asks if you want to apply this zip, choose YES. (Remember, this is the same as running an RUU, so it will delete all of your user data).
Once it is finished, select restart. You now are on the stock 2.1 build of Android.
From here you can root your phone and do unrevoked forever and what not for the people that updated to 2.2 without being s=off
Confirmed Works.
Thank You So much
I have been tyring to find a way to do this all day...works perfectly...took a little effort to find the files but overall great right up....
If someone who has enough post wants to post the links to the files, please do.
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App
well really all you have to do now is flash a original PB31IMG.zip in HBOOT if you have s-off which you should if you're hacking in the first place.
borgey420 said:
well really all you have to do now is flash a original PB31IMG.zip in HBOOT if you have s-off which you should if you're hacking in the first place.
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Don't you think the whole point of his post was for people who didn't do S-OFF and did the latest leaked RUU and are stuck now because they fail to read.
Yeah, that is what this guide is about is for the people who were not s-off. At the time I did the ruu update I didn't feel comfortable doing s-off and then I learned about it, felt better, but then it was too late, I already updated to froyo. This is how I solved that problem so I could s-off my phone after the update.
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nice man so this is for people who didn't do s-off before doing the 2.2 RUU and can now go back to 2.1 so essentially they could now s-off to get root for 2.2? great work, bro!
** would this work for new phones, or say a refurb that came with 2.2 already, and unrevoked hasn't come out with a new root method yet, so you could use this method to get back to 2.1, s-off, then ota to 2.2 and attain root. even better.
excellent post assuming it works
lots of people will want this if they need to root now.
In theory it should work, I don't see why it wouldn't. I don't have one that came with 2.2 so I don't know for sure.
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Confirmed this is working. Some typos in the writeup but that's easily fixed once you catch it.
zeiroe said:
Confirmed this is working. Some typos in the writeup but that's easily fixed once you catch it.
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I took a quick glance at this and stopped because right away I noticed errors and didn't wanna screw anything up. Glad to see it works, thanks.
here you go!
Android SDK
HTC Sync 2.0.40
revert.zip that contains flash_image and mtd0.img
the evo-root.zip contains rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
original PB31IMG.zip from the RUU 2.1 or if you prefer rapishare, here you go
I believe he used this guide
sorry if this is a stupid question, but to confirm, does this process downgrade the radio too? The radio is what worries me the most, and presumably because the 2.15 radio was in the RUU, this process would downgrade it back to 1.x? Is it contained in the PCI...zip file? thanks all (used the RUU and now don't have any sound from internal speaker, trying to get back)
If you will send me a PM with what typos I made, I will fix them. I am currently in AIT with the guard and don't have much time. The code should be correct, I believe the typos is where I wrote it up, and then had to remove the links because of the forums restriction of posting links when you are new.
Yes, this does downgrade the radio too. You are making your phone exactly like it came originally.
Thank you so much for posting he links.
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I'm getting permission denied errors
Code:
C:\android-sdk-windows\tools>adb push mtd0.img /sdcard/
failed to copy 'mtd0.img' to '/sdcard//mtd0.img': Permission denied
what am I doing right?
edit: nevermind....figured it out....my SD card wasn't mounted on my phone
im doing this now. i hope i do everything right. i will post
Hey smwoodward, I hope you don't mind but I posted a reiteration of your guide on my blog. I see this being needed in the future for the new DInc's that will come with flavor of 2.2 out the box.
zeiroe said:
Hey smwoodward, I hope you don't mind but I posted a reiteration of your guide on my blog. I see this being needed in the future for the new DInc's that will come with flavor of 2.2 out the box.
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No dude, 100% cool with me.
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what am I doing wrong?
I followed directions step by step and I get it all done correct, but when it comes to loading the image off of the SDcard onto the phone in HBoot, I get error message "no image or wrong image"
HELP PLEASE!!!
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This is a new type of guide, an experiment if you like. The whole point is to get you with a fully functioning, rooted phone. But also to teach you something. Each step first tells you what you're going to do before you do it. By the end not only should you have a rooted phone but you will hopefully have priceless knowlege of how Android works.
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So, you wanna root?
Rooting is not easy like some people make it out to be. All these 1 click Noob-Proof tools can actually go wrong. And they do.
But lets get this clear, IT'S ALMOST impossible to brick. I'd put the odds on about a 99.9% chance you will not brick beyond repair. However, things probably will go wrong, which is why you will need to follow the instructions very carefully.
Pre-Root Info
I want to make sure the rooting process goes well for as many as you as possible, so get ready to read lots of information that will turn you from a Noob into a lean, mean rooting machine.
And for those of you who like to slack off and think "I cba to read all that crap", I've made it so you have to answer a question to get the download links. Aren't I nice. Seriously though, it really will be a lot easier for you if you read all of this, you will thank me for it one day.
Pro users who know what HBOOT is, how to flash a ROM and can use ADB can safely skip this step
Android Glossary
This page is probably the most valuble bit of information you will ever need during your rooted life. Behold, the VillainROM Android Glossary. (Cheers Pulser )
http://bit.ly/9HtICk
Read it. Read it ALL. No questions asking for these terms will be tolerated in this thread and you will be teased so much you will want to die. So please, read it carefully.
Downloads
Now, for the bit you've been dreading. 2 downloads. 2 questions. One answer will link you to the download. The other two will link you to a humorous fail picture. (And for all you sneaky cheaters out there, I've bit.ly'd the links. Take that.)
Question 1 - UnrEVOked download
What do you use to flash a ROM?
A) UnrEVOked
B) ADB
C) Recovery
Question 2 - Other Stuff Download (We may ask you to use this on the help channel)
What is a RUU?
A) A tool to root your phone
B) A tool to return your phone to 'stock' (unroot)
C) A tool to flash a ROM
You can also get countless lulz from adding a + to the end of those links and comparing the wrong answers to the correct ones. Yes people really don't read the information.
OK, I've talked enough now, let's get down to business...
So, hopefully you now know all the terms, which makes my life a lot easier as I don't have to explain everything. Let's begin.
Root Guide - Pt. 2 - UnrEVOked
1) Ensure you have downloaded and extracted the first download in the above post to somewhere you can remember and access easily. For the purpose of this guide, I will refer to that folder as the 'Root Pack'.
Next, we are going to prepare the UnrEVOked program to run. If you are a Windows user, this means installing the drivers, if you use Linux or Mac you just have to run the app as mentioned later. We have to install HTC Sync to get adb drivers and we have to uninstall it again as it interferes with UnrEVOked. The drivers however remain which is why you need to install it.
2) (Windows Only) If you have not already, download HTC Sync and install it. Then uninstall HTC Sync as well as any other software that may interfere such as doubletwist. Next, follow this guide to set up the hacked HBOOT drivers. Make sure you reboot your PC after doing this.
Next, we need to prepare your phone. We will make sure USB Debugging is on as UnrEVOked needs this to send adb commands to the phone. We also need to enable Unknown Sources so that UnrEVOked can push busybox and SuperUser Permissions apps to the phone.
3) With your phone go to Settings > Connect to PC > Default connection type > Charge Only and untick Ask Me. Then go to Settings > Applications > Development > Make sure USB Debugging is ticked. Then go back to Applications and make sure Unknown Sources is ticked.
Next, we're going to run UnrEVOked. What it does is reboot into HBOOT mode, and use an exploit to gain a temporary NAND unlock. Then it uses fastboot to flash a recovery image, and then pushes the su files required for root.
4) WINDOWS USERS: Right click on the 'unrevoked.exe' file (Or something similar) in the Root Pack and click 'Run as Admin' (Not required for XP)
LINUX USERS: Right click the 'ClickHereToRoot.sh' file and UnrEVOked will start. (Make sure you chmod 755'd it first)
MAC USERS:
mattbeef said:
Unrevoked, if your a mac user like myself then drag the app inside the dmg to the desktop and run it from there. Most mac users are lazy and will try to run it from the dmg.
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GETTING A MISC RELATED ERROR? See post eight.
Your phone should now reboot and then congratulations! Your phone is rooted. However, the root that UnrEVOked gives you is basic. No ROMs or good stuff. So you must read on to the next post to flash a custom ROM...
Now you've rooted, let's flash a ROM. We will backup all your apps then flash a ROM then restore your apps. Ready?
Pt. 3 - Flashing Your First ROM
**NOTE: You can repeat Pt. 3 every time you want to flash a new ROM or update
Next we're going to download and use Titanium Backup to backup all your apps as we will have to wipe your phone to install the ROM. You can use the same method if you ever want to backup/restore in the future too.
1) Download & Install Titanium Backup from the market. Open it and hit the 'Problems' button to download busybox, a suite of commands for rooted phones.
Then hit menu then batch, and tap the button next to Backup All User Apps + System Data. Let it complete before moving on to the next step.
Next we're going to reboot into recovery mode to flash the ROM. You can use this if you ever need to get into recovery in the future.
2) Turn your phone off and turn it on again holding POWER + VOL DOWN to enter HBOOT mode. Wait a few seconds while it checks for images before using the VOLUME KEYS to scroll and POWER to select Recovery. Your phone will now vibrate and reboot into recovery mode!
Next we're going to do a full backup of your phone using Nandroid. This will backup the entire state of your phone in case you ever
want to go back. You should really do this every time you flash a new ROM.
3) Use the TRACKBALL to scroll down to where it says Backup or Nandroid or Backup / Restore. Then select Backup and wait for it to finish.
Now we need to wipe your phone. Whenever you flash a different ROM you should Always do this, when you are updating the ROM you should check on the release thread for information.
4) If you are not on the Main Menu in recovery, hit back a couple of times to get there. Then, use the TRACKBALL to navigate down to 'Wipe Data / Factory Reset' and accept the scary warning to wipe your phone.
Now we can flash the ROM! Ensure you have downloaded a ROM and it is on the root (Not in any folders) of your SD card. The flashing process may take a few minutes.
5) From the Main Menu, scroll down to and select Install zip from SD Card and then select Choose zip from SD Card then select where you put your ROM and wait for it to complete. Then, select Reboot System Now to reboot into your shiny new ROM!
Your phone will now reboot, it may take a while to reboot as it's rebuilding the Dalvik Cache. If it still doesn't boot up after 10mins, pull the battery and consult the ROM thread for troubleshooting.
Now we're going to restore that Titanium Backup you made before starting Pt. 3. It will restore all your apps back but not system data. (ie Settings) You can use Titanium Backup any time you want to backup/restore your phone.
6) Download & Install Titanium Backup again and tap Menu Button > Batch > Restore Missing apps + data. It should prompt you to reinstall every app again.
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Congratulations, you have qualified with a rooted phone from the Turkeh Root School!
(Unless you're reading this without having actually done any of this guide)
So, go off and ask questions, answer questions, and contribute to the community! We'd also really appreciate it if you could hang out in the help channel to help other people trying to root too.
Thanks for rooting! You can also follow some of the other guides to install all apps on the SD card, Unroot & S-OFF
Pt. 4 - Flashing a New Radio
Flashing a Radio
The radio is the lowest part of your phone. (ie It's the very first thing that loads when you turn your phone on.
Most ROMs will have a required radio version, but most will agree that it's best to be on the latest as they often improve battery life etc.
You can downgrade your radio and you can find your radio version by going to Settings > About Phone > Software Information > Baseband Version.
Your ROM should tell you on it's thread what the recommended radio version is, so download it, transfer it to the root of your SD card as you did in Pt. 3 then follow this.
Now we're going to reboot into recovery mode as we did in Pt. 3 to flash the new radio. There is also an app on the market called 'Quick Boot' which you can use to quickly get into recovery. The next step will assume you have this.
1) Open Quick Bootand tap Recovery then tap Allow on the SuperUser permissions prompt.
Note: The SuperUser Permissions app will prompt you whenever an app is requesting to use root. You should look over which app is requesting this before you allow it.
Next, we need to flash the radio. You do this exactly the same way as you flash a ROM, which you did in Pt. 3.
2) Use the same method you flashed the new ROM in Pt. 3 to flash the radio. You do not need to Nandroid backup or wipe to do this, just flash the zip.
Note: Your phone may reboot a couple of times and will show a picture of the Android Robot while it is flashing the radio. It has NOT crashed, it is flashing it. DO NOT pull the battery, it will reboot when it is done.
Your new radio has now flashed!
A2SD
Note: It has come to my attention that doing this with ROM Manager doesn't work most of the time. If you have problems please partition your card another way. (I recommend GParted - There is a Live CD if you don't have Linux)
First, we need to partition your SD card with ROM Manager. This will wipe all the data on your SD card so please backup before continuing.
1) Open ROM Manager (Download it from the Market if you don't have it - Although you will need the Market Mod to show all apps) and press Menu > Manually Override Recovery **Not sure exactly what it says, pls could someone help me out here** Then scroll down to Partition SD Card. Choose the ext size you want for your apps to be installed on, then tap 0 for swap size, then tap OK to reboot into recovery and start partitioning!
Note: While it's partitioning it will show a picture of an Android. You can press (Power?) to see what it's actually doing and if there's any errors.
Now, you need to check the ROM thread for info. Most ROMs activate it automatically when it detects an ext partition on your phone. On some others you need to flash a special update.zip. If you are unsure hit the help button on post 1 and we'll help you out.
Congratulations, you now have Apps2SD! Exactly what you will have (dalvik2sd etc) will vary between ROMs.
Unroot
These RUU programs that you use to unroot are Windows only, but fortunatley I wrote a tool for Linux called OpenRUU so you can flash them on there. If you are a Mac user, take a moment to ask yourself 'Why am I using a Steve Jobs product?' as there is no way for you to run the RUUs.
First, we are going to identify what RUU you need to download and flash then download it. (Bravo is the codename for Desire, all RUUs use this name)
1) Go to shipped-roms.com, click on the Android Robot then click on Buzz. Now, you need to recall what version of Android you were on before you rooted. If you had a carrier supplied device you should also get the one that is applicable, but if you are unsure or your carrier is not listed go for one that says WWE. (World Wide English - All Languages) Or come on our IRC channel for advice.
Note: HTC Sync must be installed before continuing. The next step will also wipe all your apps + settings!
Next we're going to run the RUU, this should take around 5-10mins. DO NOT touch your phone during the flashing process!
2) Double click on the RUU file you downloaded in step 1, read the readme, and click to start the flashing process.
After it's done! Your phone now should be completley back to stock status!
If you get an error during the flashing process, try again and then come on our IRC help channel for assistance if it persists.
Fixing the Annoying unrEVOked Backup CID Missing errors
NEW, EASY METHOD
I managed to find unrEVOked 3.2. If you want to use that as a fast-track then that's fine, but please read the following carefully:
Code:
[B]DISCLAIMER:[/B]
Please be aware that this build was pulled from unrevoked.com because it was not safe.
USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
If it ****s up and you point the finger at me, I will laugh at you.
This is only for 'Backup CID Missing' errors. if you use this on any other type of misc error it might brick.
Download. Run in replace of unrEVOked 3.21 in the standard guide.
You can still use the old, misc editing guide below:
(Guide edited from http://home.kennynet.co.uk/~kenny/bcid-fix.txt to be more noob-friendly)
This fixes:
Backup CID Missing
Unfortunately, because a couple of people corrupted their misc partitions during the testing of unrEVOked 3.2, they brought in a load of stupid, annoying safety features that included checking the misc partition on your phone.
/rant
What is misc?
Misc is a partition on your phone. It holds various switches and stuff, such as your:
Official HTC ROM Version
Your CID (Which tells the phone what carrier/region your phone is)
However, sometimes, the CID is not in misc or your misc is corrupted. This process will add in the CID to misc and reflash misc. (which may fix other misc related errors but probably wont)
Warning! Misc is quite an important part of your phone. If it gets severely corrupted you may loose USB access. Me or anyone on our IRC help channel take no responsibility if you **** up somehow.
This guide is designed for Windoze, Linux users use common sense adapting the instructions and can use a Linux hex editor like ghex. (Works just the same)
Please ensure you have downloaded the other stuff file on the second post before continuing and have extracted it to C:\root.
First, we need to use adb to grab misc off your phone. We will get temporary root then grab misc.
1) Open a command prompt on your computer by going to Start > Run and typing cmd then pressing enter. Now type the following pressing enter on each line. (Make sure your phone is connected and you have the drivers installed.)
Code:
cd \
cd root\adb
adb-windows devices <---- Make sure it finds your phone before continuing
adb-windows shell <----- You should see a $
$ /system/__unrevoked_su <---- Getting temp root
# cat /dev/mtd/mtd0 > /sdcard/misc.img <---- Copying misc to your SD Card
# getprop ro.cid <----- This is your CID. Remember what this says, it should say something like HTC_000 or 1111111 if you have a goldcard
# exit
adb-windows pull /sdcard/misc.img misc.img <---- Getting the misc we copied before
You should now have a file called misc.img in the C:\root\adb folder.
Now come on to the IRC help channel here. We will stick the CID into the misc.img so you can carry on as it really is complicated. You can also post here if nobody is avalible and I will sort it ASAP.
(If you've done hex editing before, all you do is put the CID you got above in at position 0 then add a 00 at the end so the hex string looks something like "48 54 43 5F 5F 30 30 31 00")
Make sure you save the file that we give you back to C:\root\adb overwriting the original misc.img file.
Next we're going to push misc back on to the phone using a similar method to step 1. Have open a command prompt and cd to the correct directory as in step 1 before proceeding.
2) Type the following in the command prompt:
Code:
adb push misc.img /sdcard/new-misc.img <---- Pushing misc back to your SD card
adb-windows shell
$ /system/__unrevoked_su <---- getting temp root again
# /data/local/flash_image misc /sdcard/new-misc.img <---- Using flash_image to flash the new misc
# exit
Now rerun unrEVOked and everything should be as shiny as the plastic Samsung use to make their phones.
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Reserved for good measure.
I'm sure this will help many people. Should be sticky'd
HCDR.Jacob said:
I'm sure this will help many people. Should be sticky'd
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Good Idea!!!
For the rru you need to click on the windows mobile section and select buzz NOT bravo
Added A2SD guides, misc fix & unroot guide. Bump to v42.1.2
Many Thanks,
Helps loads confirm my thinking after a couple of days reading, I just have to grow some balls n take the plunge
My main concern is my WF is a UK Voda PAYG which I believe is locked n I'm unsure whether I should get n unlock code before doing anything.
I did read in a Desire thread that updating a stock rom without a sim could unlock, but haven't seen any other refs to unlocking WF other than code.
Note: Unroot section still refers to Desire Bravo not WF Buzz
Thanks agin
PanGalactic said:
Many Thanks,
Helps loads confirm my thinking after a couple of days reading, I just have to grow some balls n take the plunge
My main concern is my WF is a UK Voda PAYG which I believe is locked n I'm unsure whether I should get n unlock code before doing anything.
I did read in a Desire thread that updating a stock rom without a sim could unlock, but haven't seen any other refs to unlocking WF other than code.
Note: Unroot section still refers to Desire Bravo not WF Buzz
Thanks agin
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You shouldn't need to unlock or anything.
Thanks, I'll change that bit now
42turkeys said:
You shouldn't need to unlock or anything.
Thanks, I'll change that bit now
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And buzz is under windows mobile for some reason
The guide really great....but the shipped rom website don't have RUU for Buzz
coltrain said:
The guide really great....but the shipped rom website don't have RUU for Buzz
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Look under windows mobile - who put it there? Those files do work.
This thread still not stickied?
Piece of art already. Should be stickied for sure.
I thought a bit about 'reporting' the thread to make a mod notice it but it said specifically what report was to be used for , so i didn't do it , i guess we'll have to bump it up so it gets stickied. Great post !!
AlphaRev X Beta is now available for Wildfire/Buzz users stuck on 2.2.1 with HBOOT 1.01.0001 and above. This will make your Wildfire/Buzz s-off and give you the ability to get root. Follow this excellent guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1130881
If you have downgraded to a 2.1 rom and want to get back to official 2.2 rom to use Alpharev X Beta or have HBOOT 1.01.0002 and want official 2.2 with HBOOT 1.01.0001 to use Alpharev X Beta follow this excellent guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1132028
Thanks to all who made this method possible and to those who developed the tools used etc.... This is not my work just trying to simplify it.
I accept no responsability if you brake your phone
Will NOT downgrade the HBOOT but useful if you need to go back to stock 2.1 rom.
Right Here we go:-
Downloads you will need:
Android SDK:- http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html Google search for a guide to setting this up and read the guide carefully so you know how to use adb.
HTC Sync:- http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=316&cat=3&dl_id=1073 Basically for the drivers to use adb as these are included with htc sync you no longer have to install drivers from sdk to use adb.
HEX Editor:- http://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD I suggest you find a guide on making a GOLD CARD as you will need a GOLD CARD any way, this will get you ready and use to using the hex editor later in this guide.
Super One Click:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10452428&postcount=43 Download un zip it and save to pc.
Flash_Image:- http://www.android-hilfe.de/attachm...-how-rebrand-o2-desire-fertig-flash_image.zip un zip and save somewhere on your pc you will remember.
A 2.1 rom RUU to downgrade to:- http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Buzz Choose the one that best suits you WWE=Unbranded or chose one for your provider/carrier, download and save to ur pc.
Now your have set up the Android SDK you know what ADB is and how to use it (hopefully), you have created a GOLD CARD, you have installed HTC Sync, you have downloaded the 2.1 RUU.exe you want to downgrade to, you have downloaded Super One Click 1.5.5 and un zipped it and save it to ur pc and you have dowloaded the Flash_Image and un zipped it and place on ur pc.
Ready Here We Go:
Step1 - Open Super One Click and press SHELL ROOT it will run its commands and will give you temp root. You will see rooted at the bottom when its done. Try again if it says FAILED it may take a couple of attempts. ( Make sure you have adb working ) and (make sure usb debugging is ticked on your phone and unknown sources tho im not sure if unknown sources needs to be ticked, mine was and that when you plug your phone it the pc via the usb cable you select charge only on the phone)
step2 - open a cmd (command Prompt) on your pc and type adb shell (if you installed the android sdk and read about how to get to adb shell you will have no problem) (for me i type cd C:/android-sdk-windows/platform-tools and hit enter, the type adb shell. (if you see a $ try shell root in super one click again, if you see # your good to go).
step3 - copy the mtd0 file to sdcard.
(in cmd type) cat /dev/mtd/mtd0 > /sdcard/misc.img
step4 - move the misc.img to your pc and use the hex editor to edit it. (run HxD as administrator click extras, open disk image and select your misc.img you just got from your sd card).
step5 - go to 11th row down, you will find current version number at
the end of that row.
step6 - Change it to 1.25.405.1 if you want to use "Ruu_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.25.405.1", the press file and save. (change the numbers to match the 2.1 RUU you are going to downgrade to (common sense) ok)
step7 - copy the flash_image (the one you downloaded at the start of this guide) and misc.img back to your sdcard.
step8 - (in cmd type) cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
step9 - (in cmd input) chmod 755 /data/flash_image
step10 - (in cmd input) /data/flash_image misc /sdcard/misc.img
Now you can flash offical android 2.1 RUU rom you downloaded earlier (don't forget to make gold card).
Now your on Android 2.1 but your HBOOT is still version 1.01.0001, so Unrevoked still wont work. So still no full root as yet.
Once again not my work just trying to keep everything simple and in one place, ALL THANKS TO ORIGINAL DEVS AND GUIDE CREATERS. BUY THEM A BEER.
Thanks for making this clear, then i wont have to explain it in details
Notice Adb is included in the SuperOneClick directory
Birthe88 said:
Thanks for making this clear, then i wont have to explain it in details
Notice Adb is included in the SuperOneClick directory
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Yip lol. Ive been asked so many times on how to do this because i posted on a thread that i done it, so i thought i would try and give a step by step brake down of how to do it lol. i wrote it all out the other night went to submit the thread and it wiped cos i got signed out while typing it up (gutted lol) so here it is, hope its clear enough for every one.
Tried it but keeps saying waiting for device and then loops
elinho said:
Tried it but keeps saying waiting for device and then loops
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Just updated link to super one click download that i used should work now also have usb debugging and unknown sources tick on your phone as i did whilst using super one click.
elinho said:
Tried it but keeps saying waiting for device and then loops
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my phone got this loop, too
i even tried in fastbat and recoevry mode...
edit:
just try another usb port, not at an hub
Can someone confirm this and create a video tutorail of this?
thanks in advance.
MarkPower said:
Can someone confirm this and create a video tutorail of this?
thanks in advance.
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Confirmed - make sure to have proper drivers, adb working, put phone in charge only usb mode + usb debugging
This How To works but its useless hboot cant flashed.
For clockwork-recovery is a flashed hboot needed to get Nandroid.
save your time and wait for unrevoked update
PS: find a way to zip a edited orginal rom with changed hboot or find a way to take of the siganture verification this is the way to get full root
INET.exe said:
This How To works but its useless hboot cant flashed.
For clockwork-recovery is a flashed hboot needed to get Nandroid.
save your time and wait for unrevoked update
PS: find a way to zip a edited orginal rom with changed hboot or find a way to take of the siganture verification this is the way to get full root
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Its not useless if you need to flash back to a 2.1 rom for any reason, which is why i made the guide because i was asked by a few people who did not like the 2.2 update or were experiencing problems on 2.2 that they were not on 2.1...
Will superoneclick allow you to do temproot so you can use root apps
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
brilldoctor said:
Will superoneclick allow you to do temproot so you can use root apps
Sent from my GT-P1000 using XDA App
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It gives you temp root so you can downgrade to a lower rom but I couldnt get it to work with titanium or get su permission in terminal app on the phone! have not really tested past the downgrading stage yet will update if I get any more info.
dj_destruction said:
Its not useless if you need to flash back to a 2.1 rom for any reason, which is why i made the guide because i was asked by a few people who did not like the 2.2 update or were experiencing problems on 2.2 that they were not on 2.1...
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2.2 is more stable and use less of ram and the radio reception is better for most providers.
superoneklick cant give the access for root apps its shell root not file system root
I read somwhere a technique that involved fooling a RUU installer to apply an older rom by replacing some file(s) with older one(s).
I too am stuck with 2.2 and hope to see an easy way to set my phone free
Sent from my weak Wildfire, can't wait to trade in for HD2.
try this>>>>>
open the ruu setup and do not click on and let it open, look in the temp directory of your windows user, according to the extracted files of the setups and replace try something there maybe it will work, I have not tried it yet because most processed rom . zip files stop at the signature and the md5 check.
As if I wan to downgrade my wildfire in order to root . does it downgrade work ? Because u said tat "Will not downgrade the HBOOT" . Newbie here.. dont flame me~ thx..
wait for an other way to root. Downgrading the rom to 2.1 dont give a possible way to root because it will still have the new hboot. The unrevoked team say weeks a go that they are working on it but i guess still without succes. Just wait a read the forums.
I have extracted the 2.2.1 firmware and the rom.zip file within it!
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Hi i am unable to post in Dev area, I have managed to extract the .exe from the 2.2.1 to revel all the files including the rom.zip file to which the hboot file is in there.
Do you think we can change the hboot file and fake it to think its 1.01.001 when infact is a hboot file that can be rooted.
I am kind of new to the android platform but not to linux. My device came with 2.2.1 pre installed. This is just a idea weather it will work i don't know.
Could you post this question in the forum that you posted asking the same question with the words that i have managed to extract everything. Thanks
this was a pm sent to me, i am just posting it incase any one can answer
dj_destruction said:
I have extracted the 2.2.1 firmware and the rom.zip file within it!
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Hi i am unable to post in Dev area, I have managed to extract the .exe from the 2.2.1 to revel all the files including the rom.zip file to which the hboot file is in there.
Do you think we can change the hboot file and fake it to think its 1.01.001 when infact is a hboot file that can be rooted.
I am kind of new to the android platform but not to linux. My device came with 2.2.1 pre installed. This is just a idea weather it will work i don't know.
Could you post this question in the forum that you posted asking the same question with the words that i have managed to extract everything. Thanks
this was a pm sent to me, i am just posting it incase any one can answer
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nice idea. I have tried to replace hboot img.zip with a clockworkmod once,but signature failure came up. I will try also your way although i don't know much.hopefully a solution will be released SOON.
beastaki23 said:
nice idea. I have tried to replace hboot img.zip with a clockworkmod once,but signature failure came up. I will try also your way although i don't know much.hopefully a solution will be released SOON.
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Nice try. And if you test with the img.zip from the older official RRU?
Sent from my HTC Wildfire using XDA App
The Superboot root method boot.img for 2.3.2 is now live thanks to Paul over at Android @ MoDaCo.
"Superboot is a boot.img that when flashed, will root your device the first time you boot (installing su and the superuser APK). No need to flash the system partition, no need to use ADB, no messing with the contents of your data partition, no overwriting the shipped ROM on your device, just flash the boot image using the instructions below and you're done!"
Using Superboot
- Download the zip file and extract
- Connect Nexus S via USB cable (with debugging enabled - Settings->Applications->Development->Check "USB Debuggging")
- Boot into bootloader mode - (Turn on while holding 'volume up')
- WINDOWS - double click 'install-superboot-windows.bat'
- MAC - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh' followed by './install-superboot-mac.sh'
- LINUX - Open a terminal window to the directory containing the files, and type 'chmod +x install-superboot-linux.sh' followed by './install-superboot-linux.sh'
*Again, All credit goes to Paul at Android @ MoDaCo*
Cool I'm rooted already but nice to see easier ways of doing it for the noobs. Appreciate the work.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
Updated today to 2.3.2 and lost root. Used this and I'm back up and running ! Thank you!!!
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2.3.2
can u do this being rooted or do you have to revert to stock
For some reason this didn't work for me. I tried it twice but each time the phone rebooted I still didn't have root. Do I have to unlock fastboot?
qreffie said:
For some reason this didn't work for me. I tried it twice but each time the phone rebooted I still didn't have root. Do I have to unlock fastboot?
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i think you would
fastboot
fastboot satus failinvalid command
finally regain root, thank you!!!
qreffie said:
For some reason this didn't work for me. I tried it twice but each time the phone rebooted I still didn't have root. Do I have to unlock fastboot?
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Yes. These instructions assume you have already unlocked your bootloader.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
maybe a noob question: if I just root my Nexus S using this method (no custom rom installation), will I still be able to get OTA updates from google?
dakiz71 said:
maybe a noob question: if I just root my Nexus S using this method (no custom rom installation), will I still be able to get OTA updates from google?
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Yes. You may have to re-root after updates but your phone will prompt you when OTA updates are available just like normal.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
annndrewww said:
Yes. These instructions assume you have already unlocked your bootloader.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
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Figures. The answer was staring me in the face the whole time. I think I even remember unlocking it last time I rooted this way. I guess I should just leave it permanently unlocked then so it doesn't keep wiping every time I go to root after an update.
Hi,
I can't get it to work on my mac.
When I put the renamed as "superboot" folder on the desktop, I open the terminal and type in:
~/Desktop/superboot/chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh./install-superboot-mac.sh
it doesn't find that path.
Could somebody help me as a noob?
Thank you!
Am I the only one that did not lose root after the latest 2.3.2 update?
DarkAgent said:
Am I the only one that did not lose root after the latest 2.3.2 update?
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I used the superboot method for 2.3.1 and also did not lose root in with the 2.3.2 update.
Sent from my Nexus S using Tapatalk
You shouldn't.
P
Windows 7
For me install-superboot-windows is waiting for device long without success :\
No matter ... i had to force my pc recognize Nexus once more
Thank you. This seems simple. I'm stuck with my XP recognizing my Nexus S USB Driver after installing SDK and Google USB Driver even after trying to "update" driver under Device Manager and redirect the directory to Google USB Driver? I'm very confused.
philbs17 said:
Hi,
I can't get it to work on my mac.
When I put the renamed as "superboot" folder on the desktop, I open the terminal and type in:
~/Desktop/superboot/chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh./install-superboot-mac.sh
it doesn't find that path.
Could somebody help me as a noob?
Thank you!
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Ok buddy heres what you need to do, on the MAC, this is how i do it.:
DL the .zip in the OP.
Extract it on you're desktop
Rename the Extracted file to Nexus (thats what I name it)
youre device needs to have the bootlader Unlocked.
Open Terminal and type
cd desktop
cd nexus
chmod +x install-superboot-mac.sh (press enter)
./install-superboot-mac.sh (press enter)
then you're done. hope this helps.
Let me know.
Simply amazing! Thanks for the breakdown.
Hey guys, it took me 3 whole days to find the right way to downgrade.
Note: This is to be done at your own risk; I am not responsible for any damage or harm caused by this process.
Note: Information in this guide is taken from the works of following Authors:
1. wag3slav3: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=725430)
2. Paul (http://android.modaco.com/content/ht...rom-froyo-ota/)
3. TheDeadCpu: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=746454)
Please Follow the Instructions Carefully; to ensure success!
Items Required:
1. HTC Legend
2. 1 MicroSD Card (Gold Card)
3. 1 Micro USB Cable
4. Full Charge Recommended
5. Windows OS (I used W7)
Other Stuff:
1. Android SDK
2. hack4legend-v5.zip
3. RUU 1.31 for Legend
Common Errors Faced in the Process:
1. c---rw---- INSTEAD OF crwxrwxrwx
2. ADB Server timed out
3. Various RUU Errors
4. Visionary Not Working/Opening
Troubleshoot:
When you attempt to root you may face ADB timed out errors, it can be very annoying – there are various reasons for this, for me it was HTC Sync that was conflicting with ADB, shutting it down allowed me to boot into the custom recovery (step2 in the root process).
If you run into various other RUU errors (such as: unable to load boot loader, which was fixed by following step 3 correctly.) while trying to downgrade, most likely you didn’t do it correctly. Try doing it again and it should work.
Visionary Not Working/Opening (Solution: Download from phone browser: http://content.modaco.net/dropzone/c...ryplus.r13.apk)
Recommended to Back up Data:
1. Contacts:
You can save you’re contacts from you’re legend by clicking contacts, menu, import/export and export to SD Card.
2. SMS:
Get the SMS Backup and Restore App form Market, Install and Save it on to the SD Card.
3. Backup Complete SD Card:
Copy all the contents of the SD Card and save it onto the PC.
We start now;
Step 1:
Install Android SDK
Extract hack4legend-v5.zip to C Drive
Step 2:
Have adb in your path, or move the files contained in hack4legend-v5.zip into your sdk/tools directory so your pushes will work properly.
FOR ALL OS's Make sure your phone has Applications->Development->USB Debugging turned on.
Do NOT have your phone in Disk Drive Mode, have it in Charge Only.
Open a terminal window in your /tools/ directory. Type this at the prompt.
Code:
crackin.sh
or in Windows
Code:
crackin.bat
Your phone will reboot 5 times.
You WILL see several error messages.
it looks like this c---rw----
c---rw---- 1 1001 2002 90, 0 Jul 19 16:19 /dev/mtd/mtd0
You’re done with this.
Step 3:
- Temproot with VISIONary r13 (install the downloaded file as per a normal APK)
- Once you are temprooted, connect via 'adb' and do 'su' (to get root) then '/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img'
Step 4:
RUN RUU to downgrade to 2.1 – it should be possible to do so now.
Hence, you will be downgraded to 2.1 and you can use the normal way to root your legend.
All I can say is that the CM7 Mod is so fast on the Legend, no lag whatsoever, it's beyond! (will post a video 4 you guys)
End.
Forgive me if i seem rude.Hasn't this been covered in many other threads before?
I searched the site but never found this same method, is a combination of 2 or more guides at one place, also touching on some of the common errors faced when downgrading.
after this command '/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img'
it says "flash_image not found"....
So? Find it and put it there via adb.
but this is what i try...
i have both files in c:/hack4/ and in c:/android-sdk-windows/tools/
i wright in command " /c/hack4/flash_image misc /c/hack4/misc1-2.img"
and i have the message "flash_image not found"
am i doing something wrong?
i have also tried "/c/android-sdk-windows/tools/flash_image misc /c/android-sdk-windows/tools/misc1-2.img" the same problem...
What hboot do you have? Look at the guide for YOUR hboot ive had different Hboots across 2 devices and needed to use the right guide for the right hboot
bonesy said:
What hboot do you have? Look at the guide for YOUR hboot ive had different Hboots across 2 devices and needed to use the right guide for the right hboot
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i have 1.01
alfagama said:
i have 1.01
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10217134&postcount=1
bonesy said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10217134&postcount=1
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i have tried this to... the same problem
Are you sure you executed these codes from Guide 2 ?
Code:
adb push flash_image /data/local/
adb push misc1-2.img /data/local/...switch back to 1st command prompt and change permission of flash_image_binary:
Code:
chmod 755 /data/local/flash_image
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These is supposed to upload the images required on your phone and be exventually be executed on your phone to replace the image
ps: im no expert but i just flashed mine recently and i had to read the guides several times to understand the logic behind each guide to avoid mistakes some had with their phones...
alfagama said:
i have tried this to... the same problem
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Then you cant be followign the guide right.Have you done temproot?
yes i tried with visionairy13 and 14 both time i had su= #
a noob question...'/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img' =" /c/hack4/flash_image misc /c/hack4/misc1-2.img" where i have the 2 files...
Blay0 answered correctly...i didnt
alfagama said:
a noob question...'/data/local/flash_image misc /data/local/misc1-2.img' =" /c/hack4/flash_image misc /c/hack4/misc1-2.img" where i have the 2 files...
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Nooooooooo dammit! You have just pushed both those files to your phone!!!!!!!!! Go to your phone shell via adb, execute su to gain root privileges and then execute flash_image on your phone not on your PC!!!!! It doesn't really matter where on the phone do you have both as long as they are both in /data dir and don't prepend anything!!!
i am very confused now , can yoy help me step by step?
i run on my phone visionairy and then i click on temproot.
then i run on my pc cmd and i give the comand "adb shell" and then i type su and it says #...
after that should i give the next command on the pc again or on my phone, and with what should i replace the /data/local/ ...?
Pay attention dude!
Open two command prompts. Name them ONE and TWO. You gonna use ONE for copying files from your PC to your phone using adb push. You gonna use TWO for connecting from your PC to your phone using adb shell and execute all commands meant to be executed on your phone there. Now use ONE to copy (adb push) a program called flash_image to your phone's directory /data/local. After you do that use TWO to connect to your phone (adb shell), execute su to gain root privileges (you get # prompt) now in the same commnd prompt (that's TWO) change permissions of program flash_image you have just copied to your phone in ONE. Then also on TWO execute flash_image program with parameters from above.
If you don't understand what I'm saying you better sell that phone and instead use phone booth. In fact sell all your hi-tech stuff including your PC. It would be much safer for you and even for us.
Sent from my HTC Legend
alfagama said:
/c/hack4/flash_image misc
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Faaaairly sure you're gonna want to write C: and not c/ dude, regardless of what other stuff you're doing wrong.
BlaY0 said:
Pay attention dude!
Open two command prompts. Name them ONE and TWO. You gonna use ONE for copying files from your PC to your phone using adb push. You gonna use TWO for connecting from your PC to your phone using adb shell and execute all commands meant to be executed on your phone there. Now use ONE to copy (adb push) a program called flash_image to your phone's directory /data/local. After you do that use TWO to connect to your phone (adb shell), execute su to gain root privileges (you get # prompt) now in the same commnd prompt (that's TWO) change permissions of program flash_image you have just copied to your phone in ONE. Then also on TWO execute flash_image program with parameters from above.
If you don't understand what I'm saying you better sell that phone and instead use phone booth. In fact sell all your hi-tech stuff including your PC. It would be much safer for you and even for us.
Sent from my HTC Legend
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my friend i pretty sure that you know much than i do...
but for your information i am 48 and i am the last 20 years involved with computers and mobile phones.... over that 20 years i have learned at least to follow instructions (if they are clear), so once again thanks for your help.
my problem was that after unistalling sync 3.0 and installing sync 2.033 i have not uninstalled the drivers so i had problem.
after fixing that everything went smooth.
So after 20 years in computers, you actually found out that the problem was on your side and not in the instructions. Too bad. My mom is also been using computers for more than 20 years. She knows what is monitor and that she can move cursor around with the mouse.
BTW what has version of sync to do with your confusion? You are trying to say that "flash_image not found" error had something to do with sync version? Ohh, give me a break...
And as far as clear instructions are concerned... I guess they are pretty clear if 99 ppl find them OK and one (that's you) doesn't.
Don't want to be rude but maybe 20 years was too much and it is time to start something completely different.