Hi All,
I have a Milestone running 2.1-update1 (SHOLS_U2_02.36.0 build). It is a phone bought in India.
I want to downgrade from 2.1-update1 to 2.0.1 (stock). Now I have gone through many articles and threads but have been left terribly confused about this. My questions are:
1. How to go about the downgrade? (a noob guide would be most appreciated)
2. Is it possible to do the downgrading without rooting the phone?? (i might have to give it back under warranty)
All and any help greatly appreciated!!
i guess you would just have to flash the 2.0.1 sbf using this tutorial if using windows:
http://groupoften.wordpress.com/category/how-to/
just need a couple of tools, a full batery, ups for computer or laptop or simply good luck and 6 minutes..
you should start by finding the apropriate 2.01 sbf file.
cheers.
Related
Hi everyone,
even though I have been following the forum for a while (since getting my first android a few weeks ago), i haven't ever posted before and the forum doesn't let me post in the relevant thread
which is: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=696845&page=12 so please excuse my new thread which seems out of place...
here the q/a from the thread
1) Are you rooted yet?
no. (have upgraded my milestone to the official froyo update)
2) Where'd you buy the phone from?
turkey (not locked)
3) Are you on the original ROM you bought it with?
it was eclair. now it runs the official froyo
4) What do you see under settings > about phone > Firmware configuration version?
gas_asia_usams1fryottr_p005
so it is clear from the firmware version that it is a TR version.
according to http://and-developers.com/sbf:milestone I could use euro retail (should work b/c 900/2100 bands in both versions)
BUT I want to have a Nandroid backup of the TR version, which I can put back on the phone in case anything goes wrong and I need to send the phone for repairs.
I tried to use OpenRecovery but it doesn't install w/o flashing the phone first (needs the Vulnerable Recovery I assume) and by the time I flash the phone with another sbf, the repair lab will be able to tell that I was playing around with the phone...
so
1. is there a way to extract the sbf from the phone itself somehow?
2. make a Nandroid backup w/o flashing the phone first?
3. change the firmware name in a way that the repair center won't see it?
@the admins: in case this thread is misplaced, please move it to the right section and excuse my noobieness in this great forum
and thanks everyone for their help/advice
Hi
I bought my Desire HD last week.i received an update today and i updated it to 2.3.5.Now i want to root my phone. i tried searching in the internet but no luck..so some please help me with this.
here is my software specs
Android Version-2.3.5
HTC Sense Version-3.0
Software Number3.13.707.4
Kernel Version
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected]#1
Baseband Version
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Build Number
3.13.707.4 CL228204 release-keys
Browser Version
WebKit/533.1
AshTheDude007 said:
Hi
I bought my Desire HD last week.i received an update today and i updated it to 2.3.5.Now i want to root my phone. i tried searching in the internet but no luck..so some please help me with this.
here is my software specs
Android Version-2.3.5
HTC Sense Version-3.0
Software Number3.13.707.4
Kernel Version
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected]#1
Baseband Version
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Build Number
3.13.707.4 CL228204 release-keys
Browser Version
WebKit/533.1
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See here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1037315.
AshTheDude007 said:
Hi
I bought my Desire HD last week.i received an update today and i updated it to 2.3.5.Now i want to root my phone. i tried searching in the internet but no luck..so some please help me with this.
here is my software specs
Android Version-2.3.5
HTC Sense Version-3.0
Software Number3.13.707.4
Kernel Version
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected]#1
Baseband Version
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Build Number
3.13.707.4 CL228204 release-keys
Browser Version
WebKit/533.1
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I'm getting in the same as your trouble
Nani99 said:
I'm getting in the same as your trouble
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Yeah me too.
Anyone of you guys is on 3 Australia?
I am tempted not to upgrade so I don't get into trouble rooting.
I wanted to wait to make sure there is root available before upgrading it.
here is a nice (though elaborate) guide to downgrading your rom so you can root it: theunlockr.com/2011/10/25/how-to-downgrade-the-g2-desire-z-desire-hd-and-mytouch-4g-back-to-froyo/
it's not the easiest guide, but it works from my experience.
still nothing happens
tried many tools, seems new HTC official 2.3.5 with sense 3.0 is patched against all available rooting methods, should wait a bit longer for a new tool to root
although there are some "HTC stock 2.3.5" that are rooted, but it requires removing the original os and replacing this one, such as:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1382235&page=12
if any one finds how this os was rooted plz help us, so we could root our existing os instead of replacing it
Hi all. New to the forum and brand new at rooting android phones. After a lot of reading and searching and trying I managed too achieve root last night on my Desire hd running 2.3.5 using the Ace Advanced Hack Tool. It took a few attempts for the phone to accept the downgrade. I had to run the hack tool several times to achieve this. In the end as the effin manual says I had to turn off all anti virus and close non essential programs. I also removed any anti virus apps from my phone. I don't know if it was coincidence or not but I was about to give up and had unplugged the USB cable and was in the bootloader menu about to reboot when all of a sudden it read the zip file on the SD card and downgraded the ROM. After that ran the Hack tool again and Now rooted, S off and Custom ROM (CM7) installed. One other quick thing, after installing CM7 on boot up it went into a boot loop. After searching found out you have to clear/reset factory settings and clear cache in custom recovery before flashing a new ROM. Hope this helps.
edit - forgot to mention I had the bootloader unlocked from HTCdev site but re locked it just before the downgrade started working.
Hi ALL,
Have you tried The Advanced Ace Hack Kit by attn1?
jase3303 said:
Hi all. New to the forum and brand new at rooting android phones. After a lot of reading and searching and trying I managed too achieve root last night on my Desire hd running 2.3.5 using the Ace Advanced Hack Tool. It took a few attempts for the phone to accept the downgrade. I had to run the hack tool several times to achieve this. In the end as the effin manual says I had to turn off all anti virus and close non essential programs. I also removed any anti virus apps from my phone. I don't know if it was coincidence or not but I was about to give up and had unplugged the USB cable and was in the bootloader menu about to reboot when all of a sudden it read the zip file on the SD card and downgraded the ROM. After that ran the Hack tool again and Now rooted, S off and Custom ROM (CM7) installed. One other quick thing, after installing CM7 on boot up it went into a boot loop. After searching found out you have to clear/reset factory settings and clear cache in custom recovery before flashing a new ROM. Hope this helps.
edit - forgot to mention I had the bootloader unlocked from HTCdev site but re locked it just before the downgrade started working.
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ericute said:
Hi ALL,
Have you tried The Advanced Ace Hack Kit by attn1?
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People it really works flawlessly...; just re-lock your bootloader if unlocked from HTCdev.com and use an empty, clean sd card... andof course read all the manual. Then you can let show begin They did such a BIG AND PERFECT work! i'm Amazed and impressed! thank's a lot people who made this possible.
some help needed to root, downgrade and then flash HTCDesireHD
hi guys - I am having incredible difficulty with this phone. I have rooted and flashed samsung galaxy and huawei mobiles in the past so im not totally oblivious. I have tried the advanced ace hack kit and countless other suggested methods and im totally lost as to why it wont root and downgrade. Here are my phones details:
**FROM BOOTLOADER SCREEN**
HBOOT-2.00.0027
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Sep 7 2011, 19:06:24
**SOFTWARE INFORMATION**
android
2.3.5
HTC SENSE VERSION
3.0
SOFTWARE NUMBER
3.13.707.4
KERNEL VERSION
2.6.35.10-g931a37e
[email protected] 18-2 #1
Wed Nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
BASEBAND VERSION
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
BUILD NUMBER
3.13.707.4 CL228204 release keys
BROWSER VERSION
WebKit/533.1
I bought this online and it came from singapore, its working absolutely fine as is but I want a custom ROM and total control over the phone etc...please help me with advice if you can id be very grateful. Thanks - Ben
great site....loads of help...yeh
just go to : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1259821
read everything carefully, and its basically a oneclick root, s-off etc for your device.
Root 2.3.3
use The Advanced Ace Hack Kit for rooting your phone
RE: Rooting HTC Desire
Personally, I find SuperOneClick to work very well!
people
this STILL is not working..i am trying to use the AAHK kit
i have read the manual
i am now using a computer that has nothing but winXPpro and the htc drivers installed that came from the AAHK, no anti virus, no anti-malware, no apple sh*t, NOTHING ELSE
all i can think of is that my phone IS running one of the build versions that requires a downgrade as mentioned in the manual (details listed in my original post)
or
i DO have a HTC Dev Bootloader and its not locked as mentioned in the manual
i know nothing about locking or unlocking bootloaders, but Ive been to HTCDev, registered, logged in and tried to follow that process as follows:
i select my phone HTC DESIRE HD* (there is an asterix because "* Indicates HBOOT update required.")
continue through disclaimer and agree etc
download PD9810000_Ace_Sense30_S_hboot_2.00.0029.exe
when i run PD9810000_Ace_Sense30_S_hboot_2.00.0029.exe i get error saying i need to upgrade to 3.13.707.3 (On your phone, go to Menu>Settings>About phone> Software updates> CCheck now.
After you have updated,please run the RUU again to upgrade your HBOOT to unlock
Your phone. We apologize for the inconvenience)
i check for updates and there are no updates available for your phone
this is a staggeringly difficult and im really quite f*cked off i really cant see what im not doing, or, where to go from here
other people in asia seem to be having the issue with this phone, i found this website which google translated and it contains the EXACT steps i have taken please have a look
but of course, no i cant paste url's in here because i havent had 10 posts...honestly wtf
if you care to email me ill send you the link
[email protected]
cheers
Hi,
I'm new with HTC after many years of using Samsung phones so I need your help. As much as I could learn from reading different threads I have S3 variant, Cid HTC_102 (Germany) and 4.0.3 version of android. Thing that bathers me is that I didn't receive OTA 4.0.4 when everybody started to receive 4.1.1. I did not root yet, it is completely stock. I found a file for my Cid for 4.0.4: (PJ4020000_OTA_VILLEC2_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.15.401.100-1.11.401.110_release_2865916) so I know that there is an update but I just didn't receive it.
I did a factory reset and it didn't help.
Main problem is that I can't flash any new custom ROM as I have hboot 2.09 (all new thing for me to learn).
I am thinking of manually installing 4.0.4 firmware but I still don't know how. I found out that RUU is simple exe file but I don't know how this PJ* file works.
I would appreciate your help and any tips.
Thanks.
EDIT:
Software number: 1.11.401.110 Baseband version: 16.12.20.02u_16.05.20.16_m2
Is this RUU file correct for my device to install?:
-RUU_VILLEC2_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.15.401.100_Radio_16.21.20.02U_16.09.20.11_M2_release_286571_signed.exe
EDIT 2: Never mind, I learned it the hard way, by trying. Everything is ok now.
I recently purchased a new HTC 7 Pro T7576 and am looking to unlock it to install the root tools.
I have spent several days trying to read up about unlocking prior to posting in this thread, but have not had much luck.
Based on my research, I understand that there exist several different type of unlocks. For the work I'd like to do with this device, I require that root tools are installed and understand that the INTEROP unlock would suffice for this as the tools are not native tools.
I have followed most of the instruction online with out much luck for setting up the device yet. The details of the device are:
Name: HTC 7 Pro T7576
Software: Windows Phone 7.5
OS version: 7.10.8107.79
Firmware rev number: 2250.21.51202.111
Radio software version: 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U
Radio hardware version: A.102.0.D4
Boot loader version: 2.2.5.0
The steps I've taken thus far are to take a backup of the device using zune, download the HTC_Interop_Unlock.xap and tried to install it using XAPDeployX-v0.9.
The error message I get back is:
Deployment FAILED with the following ERROR:
Failed to connect to device as it is developer locked. For details on developer unlock, visit http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=195284.
Is there any luck for this device?
Thanks!
Based on some additional reading... I would require to flash the boot loader and put a custom rom.
Can anyone confirm?
After several days of research, it appears that the Interop method does not work any more.
Additionally, can someone provide some direction? I'm looking to flash but the instructions aren't clear and I don't want to brick my device.
Thanks.
Any tips from anyone? I'm trying not to avoid bricking my device.
ANy help would be greatly appreciated.
My journey for unlocking this device is still moving forward.
From additional reading, it looks like my SPL is 5.2.2.5.0 which means I must downgrade it...
The only way I see so far is with a gold card.
Given I have an OTG cable? Can I use this cable? to somehow download the bootloader?
Hi,
use this Method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1456200
This will work on my boot loader? Even with an SPL with 5.1.2.2250.0?
To close the loop, I used a goldcard image with the RUU_Gold_HTC_Europe_1.22.401.01_Radio_5.63.09.13_3a_22.36.50.15U_by_ansar.zip to create the GOLDIMG.nbh to downgrade the firmware.
Was a bit finicky, but eventually it took the update.
Next to install a custom rom...
Update: Trying to install RSPL and HSPL, but no luck
Does the DFT tool work on these devices? I've tried to go through the 126 page DFT thread (below) but no really confirmation
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195647
If anyone can help this would be great!
Moving right along... Got the HSPL flashed. Had to use another PC.
The original PC I used was a VMWARE workstation with Windows XP, which did not detect the device.
Used a physical Win7 Laptop, everything worked just fine.
Now onto a custom firmware....
Hmm, tried to flash Dynamics v2.0, but it needs a special radio version.
I got the radio, but not sure how to flash it, can someone help explain how to do this with RUU?
Thanks.
Hi dustbyter
are you still interested in this topic? I just did the same on my HTC 7 Pro T7576
Regards
Hello,
I have been given a HTC 7 Pro T7576, Windows Phone 7.8, OS version: 7.10.8858.136, firmware rev. no. 2250.21.51101.401, hardware rev. no. 0002, radio software version 5.71.09.02a_22.51.50.21U, radio hardware version A.102.0.D4, Bootloader version 5.11.2250.0, chip SOC version 2.2.5.0
I love everything but the OS of this phone.
I am a total newbie at mobile OS but have 10 years experience with Slackware linux.
Please help me out with detailed instructions to replace Windows Phone with Android on HTC 7 Pro.
Thank you!
eaxdandroid said:
Hello,
I love everything but the OS of this phone.
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I second this. Windows Phone 7 is a dead-end street. Therefore, nobody even cooks ROMs for these phones any more (the newest ones I could find are from 2013).
That's pretty bad since otherwise, the HTC 7 Pro is a good phone - I love its keyboard as my fingers do not seem to be compatible to touch screens
It was possible to port Android to legacy devices like the HTC HD2. Wouldn't it be possible to do that for the HTC 7 Pro, too? That would be, I think, the greatest thing since sliced bread
Kind regards,
DAC324
Hey Guys -
I've looked all through the forums for an answer, but couldn't find a concrete one nor one I was 100% would work for my specific device so decided to post the 3 questions I have...
I've got a Shield Tablet (Wi-Fi USA) which I bought pretty much on day one. Once Lollipop came out, I upgraded to it and in turn re-rooted it afterwards. About a week ago, i got the notification for the 5.0.1 OTA upgrade. I tried applying it by downloading the update then restarting when prompted, but when it came back up it was still at 5.0.0. I'm positive this is due to it being rooted and would still want (need) for it to be after the 5.0.1 upgrade so...
1. What's the best / safest way to apply 5.0.1 (from 5.0.0) to my tablet currently?
2. Will OTA not work if rooted which is why there are so many zip file links in the forums? If not, which update file do I need for USA WiFi only?
3. Once upgraded, what's the best / safest method for re-rooting again? I saw a few posts for how the bootloader needed to be unlocked. Don't know if that's still the latest info. Long way from Towel, huh?
I'm not asking anyone to spell it all out for me, but if you know what to do if you could send me links or whatever to the correct steps / files, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks guys!