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I've decided to create a new thread and share my experience because there are lot of different posts about it and newbies may get lost.
The bottom line is I successfully updated my SPL without gold card even the fact I had a "perfect" SPL.
My phone is from T-Mobile USA. I bought it around 2009-08-22.
After few days of reading posts, downloading files and thinking what exactly needs to be done I've decided to try without GoldCard.
My understanding so far is that Radio version should match to new SPL. I have no idea why. So be careful.
The most important /dangerous/ part is changing the SPL. SPL is like the BIOS to the PC. If it is broken then hardware tools are needed to fix it. Everything else should be possible to be fixed by software tools.
Proceed on your own risk, you might brick your phone!!!
My phone info as it was OTB /out of the box/
SAPHIRE PVT 32B SHIP S-ON G
HBOOT-1.33.0006 (SAPP30000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.26I
1. Following this http://www.ryebrye.com/blog/2009/08/16/android-rooting-in-1-click-in-progress/ article I installed the Recovery flasher application.
2. Using recovery flasher application I've changed the recovery image on my phone.
3. Then I downloaded Engendering SPL 1.33.2005 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=529019 and saved it on SD card as update.zip. I was using the SD card that comes with the phone /4GB sandisk class 2/
4. Using recovery mode I've applied sdcard:update.zip. It finished almost immediately with message successfully flashed.
5. After restarting the phone in fastboot mode my SPL info says
SAPHIRE PVT 32B ENG S-OFF H
HBOOT-1.33.2005 (SAPP30000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.26I
From this point on you can flash new recovery image if you like. I changed it to the one from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=530492
Or ROM image from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537204
I hope it will work for you as well. Please don't blame me if you decide to try it and something goes wrong. It is up to you to try my way.
Worked great. Thanks!
Even easier way may be possible
I am glad it work for you too.
I am tempted to try even easier way to do it. Unfortunately my SPL is not the original one and I don't want to mess with my SPL anymore.
According to this article http://www.htc.com/www/support/android/google-io-device.html the recovery image of Google branded phones has a hidden console menu. I was wondering is this the same for T-Mobile MyTouch3D as well.
When the phone start in recovery mode then it displays ! icon. Here is a quote from HTC page:
# Reboot the device into recovery mode by holding down the HOME key during reboot. When the device enters recovery mode, it displays a "!" icon.
# Press the HOME+END key combination to display the recovery console.
# Next, use the trackball to select the "apply sdcard:update.zip" option and press the trackball to begin the installation. An "Install from sdcard" status message is displayed — when the progress bar completes, the installation is finished. After writing the radio image, the device shows an "updating firmware" icon for a few seconds and then automatically reboots in normal mode.
This instruction is about radio image. But the bottom line is how to reach the hidden menu.
Actually this key combination hides/shows the menu in recovery mode even using other recovery images
If that works then this will be the easiest way to root the phone. I hope someone will give it a try.
Hope more people could root their prefect spl by this way.
I will try this method when I got my G2(it should be a prefect spl ).
That worked great to get me on the new radio. My question is installing the recovery img did you imstall it with the command promp or did you install it another way. Also once i get the new recovery installed and format the sd card with the 3 formats can i install a hero rom. Tmt3g 32b
Worked perfect for me, I never could make a goldcard. Had OTB MyTouch with 1.33.2006 now I have ENG 1.33.2005. Great find!
SUCCESS!!!
This worked flawlessly for me. I had no luck with the goldcard. Thanks for this one.
One-click Method!
This is is really good guide. I just wanted to add a couple tidbits:
For those MT3G users who would like a video tutorial of this process follow this link: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-root-the-mytouch-3g-or-g1-in-one-click/. This site has a really nice easy-to-follow video tutorial and the instructions are virtually "noob proof". This was how I rooted my myTouch.
Finally, and probably the most important tidbit:
The "One-Click" method described on this thread and on "theunlockr.com" exploits a security hole found in the bluetooth. I know that the Recovery Flasher app exploits this, but I am clueless how it works exactly. Anyhow, there is much discussion that this security hole will be patched on the next OTA update. So if you are interested in rooting your myTouch with this method, then do so soon before it is too late! After this OTA update unrooted users will have to revert to the "Gold Card method" to obtain root.
Here is a link for the "Gold Card" method: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547133
Which ever method you choose, GOOD LUCK!!
RotoRooted - not really root?
RotoRooted said:
This is is really good guide. I just wanted to add a couple tidbits:
For those MT3G users who would like a video tutorial of this process follow this link: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-root-the-mytouch-3g-or-g1-in-one-click/. This site has a really nice easy-to-follow video tutorial and the instructions are virtually "noob proof". This was how I rooted my myTouch.
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Roto - does the one-click really provide root, or is it simply instructions to flash a new recovery image? I successfully flashed the new recovery but cannot su to root in a shell using adb. Perhaps I am mistaking "rooting" a phone with acquiring "root" privledges, but I assume the former would provide the latter, no?
Root perfect spl
hi i was just going to write a new thread about the same method but thanks its already posted,after trying to do the Goldcard thingy which was very complicated i did researches and i found tehsame website as u did!
can we just change the title to Root Perfecf SPL ? i think willl be easier for thosewho have prfect spl to find it!
Is "One-Click" root really root?
The short answer is yes. The "One-Click" method does REALLY root your MT3G. My question is have you flashed a rom after you flashed the recovery.img. If not I suggest, as has andreev2001, trying the "stable" 4.0.4 Cyanogen rom found at this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=537204.
Here is a link w/video on how to flash roms from theunlockr.com: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-load-hero-and-or-apps2sd-onto-your-g1-or-mytouch-3g-best-method/
Cyanogen's roms are lightning fast, and there is a "CMUpdater" app available in the "Market" to make updating your roms much easier.
Here is a link to the Official Cyanogen website with SH** LOADS of information: http://www.cyanogenmod.com/
There is also a Cyanogen YouTube channel coming soon subscribe today!! This guy is up-to-date on all this rooting stuff.
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!
RotoRoot - I definitely do not have root. I cannot su to root, nor will Wifi tether work for me. I have used Cyan's ROMS on my G1 for a long time and can attest to their quality. I have yet to flash any ROM, which may actually change the file permissoins to allow the actual "root" access. I would say unless I did something wrong (I followed the steps on theunlockr.com) it is a mis-nomer to say that one-click gives you root, no?
Root worked fine for me after using the one-click root.
Be sure to check the rom, it might not have Superuser.apk in it.
If it does, idk then.
Im not sure what to tell you...I did the one-click and have root. I am able to do Wifi-tether and apps2sd without any issue. SU is working fine for me as well, and I followed theunlockr.com to the "T". Maybe on download the recovery.img was corrupt (don't panic, this does happen occasionally). I would flash the stock .nbh and try the full process again. Sorry man, many others have had success with this process so I would wonder if maybe the download was corrupt.
Here is a link to unroot: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-unroot-your-mytouch-3g/
GOOD LUCK!!
Weird, tried to flash a Cyan ROM and watched the logcat have mega failures. Fortunately I had done a Nandroid backup and restored just fine using the recovery loaded in the "one-click" process. I will try again... Thanks for the help!
I just wanted to say thanks for the guide, rooting went smooth and it was easy, this should be the official tmo root method.
*edit* Already covered.
Bump, for the ppl askin about rooting. Can y'all help add some tags so this thread will show up in searches? I did the first two, thanks.
I think 1.6 Update the Kernel is Patched and may be One Click Root will not work Properly
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hetaldp said:
I think 1.6 Update the Kernel is Patched and may be One Click Root will not work Properly
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Just get the sappimg.nbh file and flash that through bootloader (hboot). You will be back on 1.5 rom. Then you can install recovery flasher and flash your recovery with Anom Ra's, and from there, you can flash your rom and spl of choice.
Hi Guys,
So I have the HTC Magic from Rogers running a Hero Rom right now.
I am not sure if it rooted because when I tried to root the device (using instructions from the unlockr.com site) my phone got stuck on the rogers screen.
So I just installed the hero rom and the phone came back but I am not sure if the root was successful?
Is there any way to find this out?
This is the wrong forum for this post but if you have a Hero ROM installed you have root. Here is the best guide I've found for rooting the Rogers Magic, it also tells you how to check for root.
Clinton
Thanks!
The easiest way to test if the device is rooted is to open another command prompt in the tools dir and type
adb root
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If it returns that adab is already running in root, then you're all set.
Hi folks.
I am desperate to get Cyanogens mod on my phone but I can't downgrade to 1.5 because i'm on 1.6 with a UK vodafone Magic (32B).
Any chance a serious andoid expert could step in and tell me:
Will there be a new image made to fix this issue?
is there a method I will understand? It says on the Cyanogen Wiki that there has been "some success" with my version but I can't find where it says how to downgrade for my version
I keep hearing about gold card or summink but i'm a noob and I don't have the foggiest idea where to start.
Please help!! and try to make your responses understandable
Dont worry...
Hi there
I think is possible what you're trying to do, but in order to change your rom you don't need downgrading nowadays (HTC are not PSPs, hehe).
I have a magic from Vodafone ES, and what you have to do first is check your model, can be 32A (HTC) or 32B (Vodafone, less ram in cell phone), so you'll probably have 32B like me.
After this, you need Android SDK and drivers to connect your device usb, load a modified SPL via ADB/fastboot (there's a thread in the forum with the HBOOT collection, you need one of those in your cell in order to change the rom).
Summarizing:
1. check if 32B
2. get Android SDK to use the commands fastboot/ADB
3. replace SPL
4. continue with the cyano's wiki
I followed this: http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=74683 (sorry is in spanish and a bit outdated, but the apps you need like the SDK are in there, and you have some screenshots, you can skip the root part since cyano's mod is rooted already).
About the goldcard method, I dont know because mine hadn't had perfect SPL, I only had trouble with the usb driver, and downloaded HTC sync (look for it on google if you need) and adb/fastboot detected my device.
A good idea is to install a recovery image once you change your SPL, I personally recommend Amon_RA's recovery 1.5.2.
Last but not least, these explanations are the basics, I know it sounds like chinese to you but read more posts in the forum, there's a cyanogen flashing guide as well, with all the information and these steps you'll do fine.
Hope you'll succeed, let me know your issues
I do understand reasonably well but you cannot use the guide on here with a UK magic as the SAPPH.img file or whatever has an incorrect ID. it's at this point the process cannot be completed.
Thanks so much for your lengthy reply but in this case I believe my phone is unique and the problem cannot be be as easily resolved as you suggest. I must downgrade to 1.5.
Are any of the extreme android geeks able to shed light on this?
I can shed light on you as I have a Vodafone HTC Magic 32B. I used the instructions at the link below and got my phone back to Cupcake, but oddly enough I used the MyTouch instructions and searched online for a suitable sappimg.nbh file as the one they provided didn't work for me. Now I am running Qteknology MagicSense Hero ROM with working LEDs. Forget about ADB, SDK and the Goldcard method... I am sure you want the simplest way to unroot so you can get back to 1.5 and the reroot to whatever you like. Here it is: http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/15/how-to-root-a-donut-phone-android-1-6/
This is great news but I have tried that method with the sappimg.nbh and it says incorrect ID every time.
Are you using a UK vodafone magic then? If so, where did you find a SAPPIMG that worked?
Please try and remember!
It doesn't matter that your phone is a UK Vodafone Magic.. if you google sappimg.nbh and download a few until you get the one you need you will have your phone reverted back to it original state... ready to root. If you stop your search after one attempt you will not have done all you needed to do. You don't have to know any codes or get another SD card.. just put some effort into it from your computer. Google is your friend.
but being a bit of a noob to all this, surely trying sappimg files at random might risk bricking my phone? I heard there was a good sappimg for all but my version of the phone which is why I mentioned it.
Maybe someone on here has a sappimg known to work with my phone?
But yes, i'm off to do some intense googling.
Thanks
Hi
I have a UK Voda Magic and I followed this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=579328 and worked perfectly for me
It truly is lovely of you all to try and help and I appreciate it but I suspect you have not read my comments properly.
Those of you that have commented here were only able to get it to work because you were flashing from/rooting from a 1.5 cupcake build. Once the OTA 1.6 donut update is on a UK magic it cannot be downgraded and so all comments thus far are superfluous. contrary to other comments it is necessary to flash SAPPIMG.nbh first and this does not work on my phone - incorrect CID.
Is there anyone on here that can help with MY issue?
Thanks.
Strange, because I have no issues flashing UK Voda 1.6 phones, just fastboot and use ADB to load recovery image, then flash whatever 32B ROM I like (Dwangs 1.17.1 is great). I did a work collegues before Christmas and his phone had never been modified, only received the OTA update from 1.5 to 1.6 around October time.
I'm on it. That's the way I used to flash roms back when i first got my magic. Now i've been thrown by all the simple guides to put cyanogen and I thought the sappimg method was the only way. I'll just download the sdk and get on my merry way
I don't understand what the issue is? I have a UK vodafone 32B and have been flitting between CM's mods, Hero mods backwards and forwards with no issues whatsoever?
I'm on CM's latest right now (well, a few back now 4.2.11 latest), just followed the instructions and it worked....?
I certainly did read your OP correctly and I also was on 1.6 when I followed the link I posted. In that link it has instructions on how to do it if you are on 1.5 OR 1.6
Started out with 1.5 Vodafone UK Magic which i've flashed many times using the fastboot boot cm-recovery-1.4.img method.
At one time i went back to stock 1.5 but let it update itself (OTA) to 1.6. Since then i've continued to flash new ROMs without problem.
Alfieg said:
but being a bit of a noob to all this, surely trying sappimg files at random might risk bricking my phone? I heard there was a good sappimg for all but my version of the phone which is why I mentioned it.
Maybe someone on here has a sappimg known to work with my phone?
But yes, i'm off to do some intense googling.
Thanks
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hi alfieg
ive vodafone magic 32B with donut and perfect SPL, in present day, I tried all the guides and methods in many forums, without success, for example, if you follow the guide in wiki cyano, already the first step there are problems, how I try to update with sappimg. (cupcake 1.5) as the ends' update writes "main version is older," "update failed "... if you do not then a way to get cupcake is impossible to have root on magic 32b with donut and Perfect spl ....
Indeed in the wiki says, if you have donut Downgrading to 1.5 FAILED: HTC Magic Vodafone ES (Spain) (32B) Official 1.6 updated OTA "
wait a few geek we solve the problem ...
I don't see what the problem is. You should have been reverted back to 1.5 and flashing new ROMs. The instructions are simple.. someone else has done all the hard work.. all you have to do is download a file and hold your phone.
blackvyper said:
I don't see what the problem is. You should have been reverted back to 1.5 and flashing new ROMs. The instructions are simple.. someone else has done all the hard work.. all you have to do is download a file and hold your phone.
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download a file, to make what? If you can not root for real?
Will you lot please listen to me!
There are two methods reccommended:
1) Flash the SAPPIMG.nbh to downgrade back to 1.5 - this does not work on a UK magic on vodafone 32B at all! It reports Invalid CID, update failed!
2) use the fastboot boot cm-recovery-1.4.img via the SDK - This does not work on my phone! - I have the device listed when I use "adb devices" so the drivers are ok but it hangs at <Waiting for device> when i try to fastboot boot cm-recovery-1.4.img!!!!!! No ammount of killing the server and remounting as per the cyano instructions works!!!!! in fact, it wont let me remount (Operation not permitted)!!!
If you don't understand please don't post. People who have not updated to 1.6 OTA and people who don't have a UK voda 32B - stop posting here.
Grrrr
No need to downgrade
Alfieg said:
Hi folks.
I am desperate to get Cyanogens mod on my phone but I can't downgrade to 1.5 because i'm on 1.6 with a UK vodafone Magic (32B).
Any chance a serious andoid expert could step in and tell me:
Will there be a new image made to fix this issue?
is there a method I will understand? It says on the Cyanogen Wiki that there has been "some success" with my version but I can't find where it says how to downgrade for my version
I keep hearing about gold card or summink but i'm a noob and I don't have the foggiest idea where to start.
Please help!! and try to make your responses understandable
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I have a New Zealand Vodafone Magic 32B and they share the same Hboot 1.33.0004 (SAPP10000) SPL with the UK (and NL and AU) vodafone phones. That means they are VERY easy to load alternate ROMs onto. The horrible stuff many Americans and others have to go through to root their phones isn't required for us.
You do need to get the Android SDK installed and talking properly to your phone.
Assuming you have the SDK set up and you can see your USB-connected phone listed when you enter the "adb devices" command, then the rest should be easy. See the Cyanogen Mod wiki for the details. You want the section on "non-Tmobile 32B magics" on this page:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_MT3G/Magic_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod
It starts with:
"Non-TMobile 32B Magics
If the above doesn't work for you, don't despair. Some non-US Magics are shipped with a fastboot compatible SPL installed. If you see 3 skateboarding androids when you boot to fastboot, you should be able to do the following:"
..............
This is the part you want to pay attention to, assuming you have the SDK installed properly. Our phones are actually MUCH easier to load others ROM on because we have those fastboot-enabled SPLs already in place and this is the first, BEST way for us to do it.
Whatever you do, do NOT flash the "Danger SPL". There is no need to for an HTC Magic with the Hboot 1.33.0004 (SAPP10000) SPL.
If you're hopelessly lost at this point, seek hands-on local help. You don't know enough to do this by yourself without risking screwing up. if no one can help you, then take your time. Learn the stuff you need to know....Being in a hurry is a great way to go wrong. I spent 3 months reading and thinking about it before I loaded my first ROM. Much of the advice is for the Dream / G1 or locked MyTouch3G or Magic 32B phone from telcos who lock them....and simply isn't relevant for the HTC Magic 32B from Vodafone. the single section I'm pointing you to above is all we need to get it done.
Finally, here is my own "simple guide" for getting loading alternate ROMs on a Vodafone HTC Magic 32B. This is about OUR phone...and should work if you work your way through it.
http://truthseekernz.blogspot.com/2009/11/simple-guide-to-loading-new-roms-on.html
You don't need to worry about "gold cards" and all that stuff. You'll be flashing an already rooted ROM and you will have backed up your un-rooted original load with "nandroid" before you change ANYTHING. That backup is your path back to the way your phone was before you rooted it by flashing an already rooted system ROM. in loading ROMs like Cyanogen's you're not baking a cake, you're buying one....so you don't need to know how to make one, you just need to know where to get one and how to serve it....if that analogy makes sense.
Simply, you start by: fastboot boot RA-recovery-1.5.2G.img:
Then, from the recovery menu of functions you do these steps:
1. Backup (nandroid)
2. Wipe system / data
3. Wipe cache
4. flash from any zip on sdcard (the one you want to flash today, you may have put several different ROM images in /sdcard)
5. reboot to brave new world.
6. Make a backup copy on your PC of the /sdcard/nandroid folder on your sdcard so you won't lose it accidentally if your sdcard is corrupted, lost or stolen.
Done.
To save time and let you backup / flash ROMs anywhere you happen to be standing, you can flash Amon-RA's recovery onto your phone or you can load it via fastboot every time and leave the default recovery in place. The very first nandroid backup you made will have backed up the factory recovery image as well as the factory system image as they were at the time you backed them up. So they can be restored if you want to at some point update them with an OTA update. I suspect Vodafone / HTC will be rolling out an Android 2.0 / 2.1 update to Magic phones at some point. If they don't that would be a black mark against them....something to remember when thinking about buying any future phone from anyone: "WILL THEY SUPPORT IT FOR THE SAME 2 YEARS YOU'VE SIGNED UP FOR".
If the answer isn't YES......then that's worth remembering. Vodafone / HTC's record so far is good. The last OTA update was barely 3 months ago.
Alfieg said:
Will you lot please listen to me!
There are two methods reccommended:
1) Flash the SAPPIMG.nbh to downgrade back to 1.5 - this does not work on a UK magic on vodafone 32B at all! It reports Invalid CID, update failed!
2) use the fastboot boot cm-recovery-1.4.img via the SDK - This does not work on my phone! - I have the device listed when I use "adb devices" so the drivers are ok but it hangs at <Waiting for device> when i try to fastboot boot cm-recovery-1.4.img!!!!!! No ammount of killing the server and remounting as per the cyano instructions works!!!!! in fact, it wont let me remount (Operation not permitted)!!!
If you don't understand please don't post. People who have not updated to 1.6 OTA and people who don't have a UK voda 32B - stop posting here.
Grrrr
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Get latest version of fastboot binary. I had problems with original one and htc magic. Drop fastboot.exe into the sdk tools folder.
Reboot your phone holding back and power simultaneously.
Then plug usb cable.
in Dos prompt go to sdk tools folder and type "fastboot devices"
if your device is listed you are good to go.
then "fastboot boot cm-recovery-1.4.img"
(If ROM installed via official HTC RUU- RUU_Sapphire_Rogers_WWE_3.05.631.7_R_release_signed_NoDriver.exe)
UPDATE!! **SOLVED** April 25, 2010
Download new RUU
http://www.multiupload.com/XQEH9NVGY7
Flash with Goldcard method http://theunlockr.com/2010/03/10/how-to-create-a-goldcard/
1. Download RUU linked above.
2. Install update using RUU.
3. Turn on phone and connect to computer.
4. Get RA recovery and SPL also linked above and drop them to sdcard root directory.
5. Run SDK: adb shell
6. Install recovery: flash_image recovery /sdcard/recovery-RA-hero-v1.6.2.img http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561124
6. Turn off phone and turn on again holding Power+Home. RA Recovery should appear.
7. Flash zip from sdcard.
8. Use file: update-hboot-1762007-signed
9. Done. PSPL broken.
10. Build a shrine for orange_24
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**Not Successfully Rooted: Feb. 2, 2010 (AFAIK)
I decided to start this thread because the info for again obtaining root, for those of us dumb enough to update to the official Rogers ROM 3.05.631.7 via the RUU, is all over the place in about a million different threads. My hope is that we can organize it all in 1 place.
At this point, yes, we all know we were impatient and newbs and everything else. Ok, lesson learned. So, lets move forward and try to get this thing rooted.
If you are a developer who has the talent to help root this ROM and have lost interest in the Magic or moved on to the Nexus One or Droid, we ask that you please try to spend a few moments on this and help out those of us who are really stuck here. Personally, I'm getting pretty desperate and thinking of even replacing the phone.
Please post what you've tried in attempting to again obtain root, your failures and hopefully successes.
*One Click Root: http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/29/how-to-root-the-htc-magic-in-one-click/ Cant' back up Recovery.img Error(Tried clicking the hidden Star next to "Back Up Recovery" and skipping this step...and just flashing recovery-RA-sapphire-v1.5.2H.img. Didn't work either) Tried with Amon_RA Hero recovery.img also, without success.
*Tried downgrading to Rogers' last official ROM via the RUU for (Rogers)_RUU_Sapphire_Rogers_WWE_2.17.631.2_release_signed_NoDriver.exe RUU would not let me proceed because the ROM was older than the one installed. Attempted several times both with and without a goldcard installed.
*ADB: Will see the device, initially, but a command of "adb remount" kills the connect. same with "adb root" **EDIT
*Fastboot: Error- Does not allow access
*Relentless Rooter: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=556200 No luck obtaining root
*Fix Perfect SPL: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=548218&highlight=create+gold+card With one GoldCard getting Update Fail error that SAPPIMG is older than one installed. When trying the other GC, get Update Fail Error that Model ID is incorrect. Tried 2 different micro sd cards, one Sandisk and one Patriot. The card was recognized by my pc after I was done creating the GoldCard, so unless I'm doing something wrong the GC was created properly. Is the goldcard.img supposed to dissapear or remain on the card after your copy/paste write/save to the sd card disk?
* Tried RUU for RUU_Sapphire_HTC_Europe_3.04.401.2_HTC_AT_test_signed_NoDriver.exe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625108 RUU would not let me proceed because the ROM was older than the one installed or Device ID was wrong. Attempted several times both with and without a goldcard installed.
*Tried RUU for RUU_Sapphire_HTC_Europe_3.05.401.3_release_signed_NoDriver.exe http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=621415 RUU would not let me proceed because the ROM was older than the one installed or Device ID was wrong. Attempted several times both with and without a goldcard installed.
*Tried RUU_Sapphire_HTC_Asia_WWE_2.53.707.2_SEA_test_signed_NoDriver.exe RUU would not let me proceed because the ROM was older than the one installed or Device ID was wrong. Attempted several times both with and without a goldcard installed.
I've probably tried a few more methods to obtain root. Those were all fails, too. I'll post the links, as well, when I find them again.
Hopefully this thread will lead us all in the right direction.
Here is the link to the same topic in the HTC Dream Forum-in case they find out something that might help us out: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=625732
i guess its time to play doctor with my new phone from rogers and swap the board from my old one.....
considering nothing works, i think any new idea would be a good idea
novadoc said:
considering nothing works, i think any new idea would be a good idea
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like i said my idea was to swap my old motherboard into the new phone
you can give it a shot
but personally, unless you know exactly what your getting into, i wouldn't mess with the hardware
novadoc said:
you can give it a shot
but personally, unless you know exactly what your getting into, i wouldn't mess with the hardware
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i already did it lol im more of a hardware then software
I know it might be nothing but when the Rogers RUU unpacks the img file loads as sappdimg and not sappimg. I don't know if the extra d in there means anything or if its something that shows up later.
I also try every method above and not luck also...
is there a possible way of tricking the system... with a higher build number and SPL with a custom installation from files that I see from one of the post where rogers send the user some files because they were running Win7?
I think that's the problem
We have the highest spl# and its perfected
So until someone gets their hands on a higher version than ours that is imperfect or engineering...
We are SOL, although I am hopeful someone is working on this for us.
shael said:
i already did it lol im more of a hardware then software
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Did it work?
I have an Rogers HTC Magic and I didn't apply any update from Rogers since I bought it on June 2nd.
It's very strange that "adb devices" doesn't see the device?
have you enable the "USB debugging" ?
That part should work (when the devices is started).
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Did it work?
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pfft ya ofcourse it worked... i have my older motherboard with my old rom and my old info all i did was swap the screen and case.... done deal... 5 min job lol
Would someone please report the radio and SPL versions (for the result of the 3.05.631.7 update)?
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would someone please report the radio and spl versions (for the result of the 3.05.631.7 update)?
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apphire pvt 32a ship s-on h
hboot-1.76.0010 (sapp50000)
cpld-12
radio-6.35.10.18
feisty_noodle said:
would someone please report the radio and spl versions (for the result of the 3.05.631.7 update)?
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apphire pvt 32a ship s-on h
hboot-1.76.0010 (sapp50000)
cpld-12
radio-6.35.10.18
Well, until it gets cracked, here's something that will make you feel a little better about being stuck on this ROM.
Google Search by Voice, installable .apk from Euro Android Market. Just run the installer through Astro, etc., and G Search by Voice is back on the Search button of your phone. You might need to launch the app first via the icon in the app tray, then reboot the phone to make the search button recognize its there. But it will be there.
http://www.eclosion-android.com/com.google.android.voicesearch.apk
BTW, not my link in case mods want to get involved.
Enjoy!
i think the first step would be to getting ADB working again
any ideas?
novadoc said:
i think the first step would be to getting ADB working again
any ideas?
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I can used adb devices to see my connected htc magic.... but other function permission not allow...
Is this thread in the Dream Forum a path to follow to try, or just a good way to brick your Magic? I haven't fully read through it to see if this is to keep root, if you already have it and flash the Rogers Dream ROM for data/ or to regain root if you flashed the official Rogers RUU with a Dream. The post says should work on all Rogers phones, but i feel a brick coming on for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=5480955&postcount=416
I am trying to root my mytouch and I cannot get it to work. I tried the goldcard method and it will not come up with the serial number when i try to pull it up in the cmd prompt under adb devices. IVe been trying for a couple hours looking at all these threads and nothing is working please help!
It would be very helpful to specify your exact model of the MT3G as well as the information displayed on the FastBoot screen.
I have the
32b
hboot -1.33.0006
radio 2.22.23.02
Its the mytouch 3g(not 1.2 or fender edition)
What SPL are you trying to flash, the 0006 is a perfected SPL, so you'd need to downgrade to say a 2005 Engineering SPL.
By the way, when it comes to goldcards its important to know that not all SD cards are compatible, if one fails to mount after the hex process, then you may just have to try a different brand/model of SD cards. (Kinda like how I would have used my 1GB as a gold card, but it wouldn't work, instead had to use my Sandisk 4GB).
Also what threads/procedures have you been trying to follow thus far?
Honestly I have no idea how to downgrade the SPL, I was looking at every post to crate the goldcard and None of them are working for me. Im not even getting to the point of where i can do any hex editing. It will detect the device under the fastboot through command prompt, but when i try to make sure I get the serial number under adb devices it will not work.
Hrm refrain from trying anything til I find a resource link. You may just need to have a single guide from scratch.
Which android is on the device btw (1.5, 1.6?)
K, based on the thread here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=649281
Should give some tips on how to use adb, fastboot, etc.
And here's a MyTouch3G Rooting guide (updated)
http://theunlockr.com/2009/08/22/how-to-root-the-mytouch-3g-or-g1-in-one-click/
I have the same SPL and had no problems rooting using the 1.5 downgrade method then flashing the recovery image.
There's a pretty good how to thread that has all steps from downgrading to cupcake to loading a new rom.
Only thing I'd change is I'd use the recovery in my sig.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=586363
Im running 1.6 on there now. Its the stock rom. I will try this link out and let you know how it goes. Thanks!
I was able to get the recovery and everything loaded. I am trying to load a new rom and once it gets past the flash screen it seems to keep like rebooting i guess would be the way to describe it? do you have any recommendations for a 32b rom? I was looking for one with at least 2.0 and id like to have sense on there.
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I was able to get the recovery and everything loaded. I am trying to load a new rom and once it gets past the flash screen it seems to keep like rebooting i guess would be the way to describe it? do you have any recommendations for a 32b rom? I was looking for one with at least 2.0 and id like to have sense on there.
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I prefer superd, but am currently using Blue Magic, both can be found in the G1 dev forum. Eclair will be laggy since there's no hardware acceleration yet, and sense will kill your ram.
I just use the roms in G1 because they mostly work on 32b, and most roms in the magic dev forum are 32a.
I wont suggest any 2.1 eclair/sense rom as of now. but I'd say this eclair rom is super nice http://www.mediafire.com/?tzjwo12nzky or jsut wait a couple days maybe less and it will be perfected for now I suggest this rom as it is fast and easy to use load up
WIPE all options
-first install this one http://www.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=htcclay/&file=FastTest3.0.2RH.zip
-then this one on top of it (just install) http://www.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=htcclay/&file=FastTest3.0.3RH.zip
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