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I pretty much read through all these 6.1 threads and have really not found the answer. So I must ask. I downloaded the update along with the CheetahUnlocker. I got through the the first two steps of the unlocker and then on the last reboot of the device, it just sits at the "rainbow" screen with a couple version # and USB or Serial at the bottom (depending on cable connect), no update starts. My 2gb card is installed and FAT32. There are other folders on the card, but at the root is CHEEIMG.nbh. Am I missing a step? I'm guessing it's not getting unlocked properly due to me booting in the loader and normally setup should start, being that the file is in the root of the FAT32 card. A little guidence would be apprieciated. Thanks
Really? 21 views and no help. Come on please?
trublu01 said:
I pretty much read through all these 6.1 threads and have really not found the answer. So I must ask. I downloaded the update along with the CheetahUnlocker. I got through the the first two steps of the unlocker and then on the last reboot of the device, it just sits at the "rainbow" screen with a couple version # and USB or Serial at the bottom (depending on cable connect), no update starts. My 2gb card is installed and FAT32. There are other folders on the card, but at the root is CHEEIMG.nbh. Am I missing a step? I'm guessing it's not getting unlocked properly due to me booting in the loader and normally setup should start, being that the file is in the root of the FAT32 card. A little guidence would be apprieciated. Thanks
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It IS importand what version numbers you see. Second one (SPL) should end with OliNex or you don't have hardspl. I'm always using blank card with only file CHEEIMG.nbh . You can also try using KaiserCustomRUU updating way (the only one I'm using lately).
Ok, what I worte was in case you have HardSPL and want to flash rom. If you're stuck in cheetahunlocker process, do to system partition (usualu C and delete CheeTemp (or cheetmp) catalog. Then run whole process again.
And if you're updating or unlocking from pc, it is not bad idea to put card out of Treo.
All those if-cases are caused by what you wrote. I don't get what are you doing or you don't (you write about cheetahunlocker nd cheeimg.nbh at this same time - it doesn't make sense for me)...
Thanks. Looks like I bricked it. It just sits at the Palm startup screen. I've tried to hard reset with no luck.
What different steps have to be performed when using the KaiserCustomRUU? What I meant was I downloaded the CHEEIMG.nbh and the CheetahUnlocker. The CheetahUnlocker never displayed any version. I don't remember what error had come up, but I could not go further after the reboot after Step 2, nor could I find any instructions on what to do from that point on. Should I not have to use the lokwiz program? So when I get my replacement. What is the first thing I should do? hell, all the steps would be apprieciated. Thanks
trublu01 said:
What different steps have to be performed when using the KaiserCustomRUU? What I meant was I downloaded the CHEEIMG.nbh and the CheetahUnlocker. The CheetahUnlocker never displayed any version. I don't remember what error had come up, but I could not go further after the reboot after Step 2, nor could I find any instructions on what to do from that point on. Should I not have to use the lokwiz program? So when I get my replacement. What is the first thing I should do? hell, all the steps would be apprieciated. Thanks
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You got your rainbow screen. Write down all numbers. That's first step.
To unbrick you can try to flash with any official rom.
To flash using kaisercustomruu rename cheeimg.nbh to RUU_signed.nbh, put to one folder with kaisercustomruu.exe and run it. When you don't have working rom on Treo, put into bootloader ("rainbow") and then run ruu.
miloszz said:
When you don't have working rom on Treo, put into bootloader ("rainbow") and then run ruu.
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as in KaiserCustomRUU?
Well I tried it and the RUU displays ver 1.23.707.6, then I click update. The phone goes to grey screen with percentage and gets ERROR 270: Image File is corrupt, Check your update utility. I've tried this with 2 different nbh files, renaming them to RUU_signed.nbh and placing them in the same folder as the KaiserCustomRUU.exe. I DO NOT have the MiniSD card in.
Ahhh, anyone?
Does one HAVE TO update the radio? Will the default one still work?
HA! I see what I was doing wrong, after running step 1 and step 2 of the CheetahUnlocker. I had no idea I was supposed to put the card in with the nbh file. I Updated OS to 6.1. How does one upload a new radio? Is there a better one than the standard ATT radio? Also after OS is said and done. Do I need to do anything else? Thanks again.
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.
Hi,
i have a problem with downgrading...
When i put the dreaimg.nbh on my formatted sd card and start the phone in bootloader it said: "Loading...", "Checking...", "not allow"... then the multicoloured screen in the middle "serial 0"
What is the problem?
Noone a idea????
I have read that i need goldcard... is there a good tutorial for that??
If your G1 is not a UK or US phone then yes you'll need to make a gold card.
Where can you find a guide? Googling "G1 downgrade goldcard" listed this as this first result...
Ahhh OK, i have a german phone...
So, for the guide you posted i need a windows mobile device.
So i think i can use this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=572683.
This Page is a full Tutorial of how you can Make a Goldcard For your Incredible-s s710e to flash a Stock rom in your ANDROID Mobile Phone for Upgrading Purposes. If you try using the RRU Vivo Update exe Then it will give A CID (CID = Carrier ID) Error. To prevent this Error and Flashing the rom For upgrading , Use this Tutorial To Update/Upgrade your Phone's Rom via the "Goldcard" . All the best .
Information :
This guide explains how to Change your default rom to a new Rom by the use of a GoldCard . A GoldCard is a special SD card which, when inserted into your device, allows you to flash RUU files with a different CID to your own device. For example, if you own a Sprint/T-Mobile/Verizon branded device, this will allow you to flash a Generic ROM and Debrand it .When you CID unlock, you are making the phone so its not "locked" to a specific carrier's rom. This method is also applicable to Unbranded (Carrier Unlocked) devices too. I have Performed this Method for UPDATING The HTC Incredible-S S710E ... And it WORKS !!! .
This method is used to Upgrade/Downgrade a Generic Rom version . For example if You have bought a Device with Rom version Froyo and you want to Upgrade it to Gingerbread , Then this method will help you to do so.
This method is to be used on S-ON Devices , S-ON Means that the Nand of the Device is locked and you cannot flash Custom Roms on the device , as it Does NOT Have The Super User root Permissions. If you have a Device with S-OFF Then you can flash Custom Roms to your Device.
If you see "VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL" then your device is a locked Device and you cannot root this device. And you cannot load Custom made Roms in your Device . Android developers are trying to unlock the Nand but its not yet done.
How to check wether Your Device Is S-ON / S-OFF :
1. Go to settings tab On your Device and then Go to Power Options and Uncheck the "Fast Boot Option" .
2. Power down the phone (Shutdown) .
3. Now Holding the Volume down button Press the Power Button , You will Boot into the Bootloader Option . On the top of the screen you will find the info .
This Post deals with the Upgrading of the device not Downgrading but i will surely write about Downgrading in my other Post .
Be careful while Using this guide. I will not be responsible for any Bricks . I have tried this and it worked for me fine and on my first try .
What do you need to Perform This Method :
Spare microSD card (2Gb/4Gb/8Gb) , Any brand any speed. I have used MicroSD Card 8Gb Class HC 6 and HC 4 , Both worked For me .
A PC Running windows Operating System (recommended) , 32 Bit/64 Bit Any - No bar . I have used Windows 7 64 Bit and 32 Bit Both and it worked fine on Both .
Latest HTC Sync software installed from the HTC Website. The link can Be found Here : http://www.htc.com/in/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=389&cat=3&dl_id=1073
HTC Sync is required for drivers only .
HxD Hex Editor, available for download in any language comfortable for you from HxD website. The link to the download is Found Here :http://mh-nexus.de/en/downloads.php?product=HxD
HxD Hex Editor used for Creating the Goldcard .
You will need a Goldcard Helper Application installed in your Android Mobile Device (This application Helps you generate a so called "Goldcard" by reading your MMC card's CID and by automatically Reversing it. This information can then be used as input for the PSAS goldcard Generator webpage) . This application can be Downloaded from the Android Market . If you do not have a working internet connection in your android device , or your internet connection on your device is slow (No 3G/Wi-fi) then you can also download it from Here :http://www.ziddu.com/download/15152969/GoldCardHelper_2011-05-28_02-57-14.zip.html
Important : Install the Goldcard Helper tool To the C: Drive of your Android Phone i.e Not on the memory card but in the Phone memory (Consumes Very Little Space).
.Net Framework 2.0 (Usally Inbuilt in Windows 7 64 Bit / 32 Bit .) .
Thats all you need for making The Goldcard .
Step by step instructions : For making the goldcard (Simplest Method - Tried and Tested Working) :
Connect the memory card via the Phone (Use data mode/Disk Drive Mode , Not sync mode ) . Or you can also use a Memory card Reader if you have the MMC SD Card adapter for the Micro SD Card .
Format the microSD card to FAT32 format (Do not format it in NTFS Format ).
Now open the Goldcard helper tool Which you have Already downloaded and installed it in your Mobile device . And click Goldcard Helper Icon In your Menu Screen .
The Goldcard Helper tool Will Automatically generate the Reverse CID Values for your MMC And The C drive of your System. Use the first MMC Card reversed CID Value , NOT the C: Drive Reverse CID Value .
Use the first One "Card: mmc2"
The image Here shown is What you will see when you launch the Goldcard helper tool on your Android Mobile . The CID Value is Reverese in Nature so you need not to reverse it any more . Use The first CID Value (Card:mmc2) . The CID Value will look something like this :
00544b5107943247039c7d22bd005553
Now Visit The Revskills Page Here : http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard
Enter your reversed CID number and create your goldcard image, which will be e-mailed to you on your provided E-mail Adress within 15 Minuites .
Download the Image File sent To your Mail Id And save it in any location You want.
The Downloaded Image from The Email Will Help you to Make your Goldcard For Flashing Your HTC Incredible-S S710E .
Now Open the HxD hex editor. If you are using Windows Vista or Windows 7, you must run the application With administrator Previledges (Run as an Administrator).
Go to the 'Extra' menu and select 'Open Disk'. Under physical disk, select Removable Disk (your microSD card) , now uncheck 'Open as Readonly' and click OK. Note that you should select physical disk NOT the logical disk.
This is important (Choosing the Physical Disk NOT The Logical Disk) else you will not have a Goldcard And your Android Phone will not Load the Image File That you place on your Goldcard MMC !
Now Go to the 'Extra' menu again and select 'Open Disk Image'. Open the goldcard image that you received by email. When prompted for 'Sector Size' , select the option - "selecting 512 (Hard disks/Floppy disks)" and then click OK.
You will see two tabs in the Hex editor window - One is your removable disk, the other is your goldcard image. Click on the goldcard image tab. Go to the 'Edit' menu and choose 'Select All' option then select the 'Edit' menu again and select - 'Copy' . The selected sectors will be selected .
Now Click on the 'Removable Disk' tab. Highlight offset (line) 0000000 to offset (line) 00000170 (include the 0000170 line too), then click on the 'Edit' menu and select 'Paste Write'. It will copy Down on to your Mmc card .
Click on the 'File' menu and select 'Save', accepting the warning.
You now have a goldcard .
To Test what we have done : After doing all the procedure stated above. Remove the memory card and then Insert back the memory card to the Phone Or the MMC Reader and check wether it opens up. If the card Says Format Then The card is not prepared , Repeat the steps above to Prepare your Goldcard .
After the Goldcard is Prepared , Rest is very Simple. Download the Rom You want to flash (I will be Posting the Exact image files extracted From The RRU's in my subsequent post's) . If you want you can Download them from there.
I will also Post How to Use The rom image in a Gold Card to Upgrade Your Android Mobile Device In my later Posts .
HAPPY Upgrading Using the Goldcard . !!!
I AM NOT A DEVELOPER , BUT I AM A POWER USER TO EXPLOIT MY DEVICE'S POWER BY MODIFYING IT . I CAN HELP DEVELOPERS BY TESTING THEIR NEW FILES ON MY SYSTEM.
You can visit my Blog Page and follow it if you like my work :http://hackmydev.blogspot.com/
Note : This guide is a compilation of many guides posted in diffrent forums . To ease the users i have compiled this in a much simpler language and the easier way to understand and make a goldcard.
Hey,
Thanks heaps for your post. I'm sure a lot of users are going to find this extremely useful.
I have a question...may seem silly but just confirming...
So I can use this method to basically rid my phone of carrier "bloat"? and have the latest stock, clean Gingerbread ROM from HTC on my device?
And still be able to update periodically OTA?
Thanks in advance.
(HTC Incredible S "S-ON"...unfortunately...)
Special Features said:
Hey,
Thanks heaps for your post. I'm sure a lot of users are going to find this extremely useful.
I have a question...may seem silly but just confirming...
So I can use this method to basically rid my phone of carrier "bloat"? and have the latest stock, clean Gingerbread ROM from HTC on my device?
And still be able to update periodically OTA?
Thanks in advance.
(HTC Incredible S "S-ON"...unfortunately...)
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Yes . This method will relieve you from using your Carrier specific Rom. You can install any Carrier Rom / Non carrier specific Rom with this method... keeping in mind that the Rom that you are using for flashing is a Stock Rom (Rom provided by HTC - Unadulterated / Unmodified) .
After flashing any Rom of your choice you can get updates OTA . No problems .
This method will Debrand (Relieve you off carrier specific Rom) Your phone's Rom
Thanks heaps for your reply.
One last thing, can I go back to the Carrier ROM? and/or back up my current if I have any dramas?
Thanks again.
Catch
Special Features said:
Thanks heaps for your reply.
One last thing, can I go back to the Carrier ROM? and/or back up my current if I have any dramas?
Thanks again.
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Sorry for the late Reply.... I was out of Town ....
Now here is the catch... If you just remove your "Bloat" and again want to go back to bloat in times of need ..... Be sure to flash your firmware with the same version.... That is ... If you have 2.2.1 bloat then upgrade to 2.2.1 Stock rom Withought Bloat....
If you upgrade to 2.3.3 From 2.2.1 Then you cant downgrade.... as 2.3.3 uses a higher radio version than 2.2.1 so downgrade is not possible for the Phones with S-ON ...
Happy flashing with care
Great progress!
I'm guessing this process only works for the S710e and NOT the S710a (Bell)?
Thanks for the effort
Hmmmm...
Timbits93 said:
Great progress!
I'm guessing this process only works for the S710e and NOT the S710a (Bell)?
Thanks for the effort
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The system specs are the same for S710e and the S710a... But if the nand locking differs.... which i suppose is not then i think the phone can be flahed with this technique
Its not that the nand locking plays a part in this process.... as this process does not involve Rooting
It is basically a loading technique for a new rom into the system so.... it supposed to work.... on any Incredible S S710E/A with same hardware straints ...
No worries at all.
Thanks again mate. You've really given me some relief here. I'm hoping removing my carrier bloat will improve battery and stability.
Yeah I'm running 2.3.3....so basically what your saying is, don't go above that with any ROM?
How do I flash my current?
Cheers.
Clear confu...
Special Features said:
No worries at all.
Thanks again mate. You've really given me some relief here. I'm hoping removing my carrier bloat will improve battery and stability.
Yeah I'm running 2.3.3....so basically what your saying is, don't go above that with any ROM?
How do I flash my current?
Cheers.
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Actually i was saying on the context of your phone having Froyo 2.2.1 ...since you have 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) by default ....then just flash any rom with radio version same or higher than the present radio version of your Rom .....
You might download the rom from the thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922
And flashing technique from :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003457
Abd shell commanding is not required... thats a diffrent process....
Follow the part of extracting the Rom.zip file from the RRU.exe. And renaming it to PG32IMG.zip ....
And for starting the Flashing.. just hold the power button and the volume down button ..you will enter bootloader mode... Follow the on screen instructions Then its done !!!
LIG8$P33D said:
Actually i was saying on the context of your phone having Froyo 2.2.1 ...since you have 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) by default ....then just flash any rom with radio version same or higher than the present radio version of your Rom .....
You might download the rom from the thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922
And flashing technique from :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003457
Abd shell commanding is not required... thats a diffrent process....
Follow the part of extracting the Rom.zip file from the RRU.exe. And renaming it to PG32IMG.zip ....
And for starting the Flashing.. just hold the power button and the volume down button ..you will enter bootloader mode... Follow the on screen instructions Then its done !!!
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Oh ok. Thanks again mate. So the base-band has to be the same or higher as well as the firmware version? Sorry if I'm a little slow with this, I'm all over other stuff but have just come into the Android world and even at this stage am loving it...just wish I could root this phone instead...sooo much easier and so much more freedom... haha
And I can download the clean, factory HTC ROM from HTC directly??
Thanks again for your time and patience...
HI there,
I'm keen to give this a try to get rid of the Optus stuff. I do have a question, apologies if it is a silly one:
Is doing this going to erase all the apps / Internet bookmarks / messages etc?
Thanks for the thread and advice.
cam975 said:
HI there,
I'm keen to give this a try to get rid of the Optus stuff. I do have a question, apologies if it is a silly one:
Is doing this going to erase all the apps / Internet bookmarks / messages etc?
Thanks for the thread and advice.
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Flashing a new ROM using an official RUU installer always wipes everything clean in the phone's internal memory. So, yes.
Finally...
After reading this thread.
My Goldcard seems to be working.
My problem was the Goldcard Tool I used to retrieve CID is giving me the wrong CID. Thus CID incorrect.
Using the Android app is more helpful.
Thanks to TS.
Next task. S OFF by AlpharevX
is there alternate site like psas to get the goldcard img?
IceAndDark said:
is there alternate site like psas to get the goldcard img?
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Whats wrong with psas?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
Hi would you know if this method would work on an HTC Desire S?
I bought my DS from Europe and want to upgrade it to the Middle Eastern ROM so that I can have the Arabic keyboard and read Arabic font correctly.
Do you have any idea if this method would work for what I want to get done?
bur7ama said:
Hi would you know if this method would work on an HTC Desire S?
I bought my DS from Europe and want to upgrade it to the Middle Eastern ROM so that I can have the Arabic keyboard and read Arabic font correctly.
Do you have any idea if this method would work for what I want to get done?
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can i use a 1gb card : ) thanks!
yes you can
baste07 said:
yes you can
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hello again, my software number is 2.12.707.5 and i cant pass the 2nd method of alpharevX, do i need to use a gold card? thanks : )
shaer_nahyar said:
hello again, my software number is 2.12.707.5 and i cant pass the 2nd method of alpharevX, do i need to use a gold card? thanks : )
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i had that same ROM, don't waste your time trying alpharevx on that, you'll need a gold card and download an WWE RUU and try it again.
I've s-offed my device with AlphaRevX and also rooted with Superoneclick, following this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1036581
Now as I installed a 2.3 ROM, CoreDroid, I noticed there was a problem with calls which is i cant hear the other person nor can they hear me.
Then Google my friend told that it was the radio i needed to update.
I followed this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1129014&highlight=radio
Installed evrything, pushed the image and in fast boot the device also recognises my image file but then it says "CID incorrect! Update Fail!"
I've then tried by creating a GOLDCARD, both on an 8GB sd and on a 2GB sd, but still no hope. My sdk is also upto date, HTC sync also installed.
I've been going through this for many days now Really dont know what to do, Hope any one of you can really help me.
I can flash radios without any problem If you want to flash it by renaming the file to PG32IMG.zip, it needs to be running off a gold card. Are you sure your card has been converted properly?
This is how I did it..
Create a gold card tutorial
My guess is you need to flash ENG hboot, I had a similar issue with a friends Inc S.
From the desc i think goldcard creation is wrong
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA Premium App
Thx for the advice, I'll try creating the gold card again wid the above tutorial and let u all know the result once I why on my pc.
Thank you so soo much John!!! I atlast updated my radio SUCCESSFULLY!!!
I'm sooooo happyyy!!! There u go one more thank in ur thank meter! =]