[Q] Downgrading/rooting HTC Legend - General Questions and Answers

Hi all,
Im new to this all this, i purchased a HTC Legend about 6 months ago and happy with it but at times it can lag so wanted to root it and put a different ROM on it, for about 2 weeks almost every night i have tried to root my phone but cannot do it!!!
my phone is :-
HTC Lengend UK Vodafone (think its UK when factory reset its a different language)
Android Version 2.2
Baseband Version 47.51.35.17U_7.13.35.05
Kernel Version 2.6.32.17-g732a780 htc-kernel at and18-2 #1 Wed Nov 3 17:53:42 CST 2010
Build number 3.14.161.1 CL282424 release-keys
Software number 3.14.161.1
Browser version Webkit 3.1
HBOOT Version 1.00.0000
I have downloaded the ADB files and various other files and loaded up cmd and and followed all instructions from various websites that said they work for my phone, im sure i have created a successful goldcard, i have used x2 2gb sandisk microsd cards and x1 6gb sandisk and also my 8gb sandisk and for some reason im still stuck on downgrading, i have followed a few sites on goldcards but all dont work for me, i can temp root and get permission rights on cmd but then run RUU and i get a 131 error which what ive read is something to do with the goldcard, is this my issue or is my phone one of the ones that cant be rooted if someone could reply to my post asap please i would be really happy .
thanks all in advance !!!
Mike

also is there a file out there that i can put on the sd card and boot it in recovery mode, seen one on another site for the nexus one, all i want to do is load CM7, whats the easiest way to do this??

please help anyone?????

i have followed all instructions again and still wont downgrade, im on the RUU and getting a 131 error, according to some forums that error code means i havent created a correct goldcard, i have used goldcard tool and also followed theunlocker website and used hexeditor and re done the RUU and still no joy, anyone got any ideas to help me please?????
thanks

still cant do it, anyone help???

Any help would be great??? thanks

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HTC Hero KVK -Turkey root problem-ANDROID MARKET DIDNT INSTALLED

Hi all,
Here is the problem:
I have tried all followings to root my device to install custom roms android martket, because I DONT HAVE ANDROID MARKET INSTALLED on my phone on original rom cause of the distributors idiot policy:
Goldcard Method (with different type 6 SD cards i.e.Kingston 2GB,San 2GB etc.)
Different 5 type rooting tutorials(xdaforum also included)
But I still cannot manage being a root
I'm a windows guy,so I tried these methods with my linux geek (they are really good on it) friends. Still nothing.
So I called HTC Turkey and Europe to unlock my phone because I didnt bought it with any contracts. They said that in April an update will come, so I already know that from the RSS's.
Any help is welcome. I really loved this phone but cannot use as much as I want to.
Here is my phones specs:
HTC Hero
Firmware:1.5
Baseband Version: 63.18.55.06JU_6.35.08.29
Kernel: 2.6.27-430d1aea htc-kernel and18-2#983
Build No: 2.73.468.74 CL#94651 release-keys
Software ver: 1.0.0.A6288
Thanks
Best
DiDi
solved
bought another kingston 2GB card and it works...root now
http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_37133587/tm.htm
http://www.ctrlpda.com/showthread.php?tid=10847

[Q] I'm having a problem downgrading my HTC desire HD.. Help please!!

Hey everyone,
I have downloaded the ADB driver, the downgrade file and the stock 1.32 PD98IMG.zip . I've copied the Stock 1.32 zip file to my SD card and didn't put it in a folder. I've opened the cmd window and navigated to the downgrade file and had all commands written succesfully their and I've got the final # and typed the final 2 commands.
The problem is when I reboot my phone with volume held down. It opens the bootloader and then it says that an img is not available or wrong, then it continues to update and eventually says update has failed !
Where did I go wrong ? What do I need to do to correct it ?
My phone's Software is as follows :
Android version : 2.2.1
Baseband version : 12.28g.60140fU_26.05.27_M3
Kernel version : 2.6.32.21-g46445e7
Build Number : 1.84.720.3
Software Number : 1.84.720.3
Browser : WebKit 3.1
I really need help here and I would really apprreciate it.
Thanks
did you have problems with getting the # symbol? I only get failed to set prot mask
I think you cannot downgrade with this version (YET ANYWAY!!!! )
I have not heard any news about a downgrade from 1.84.720.3!!!!
So i think you maybe out of luck or you will just have to keep searching for a downgrade answer or just wait untill someone cracks it?
Hope this answers your question
Same problem
I have exactly the same problem with my HTC Desire Z when trying to downgrade from 2.3.3 to 2.2 .. i am disappointed that no one has a good answer to this problem..

[Q] Ouku Horizon update

Hello all.
I have a Ouku Horizon (p801w) bought through Lichtinthebox.com
I am very happy but I would like a other version of Android.
I'm no expert on this, so I ask your help.
Now I have:
Android 2.2.2
Baseband version iris_p800w_V1.20
Kernel 2.6.35.7 root @ scm-Perf # 3
Build number FRG83g
software version iris_p801w_V1.21
Hardware version IRIS_MP
I would like Gingerbread, but a newer version of Froyo is also good.
would you like to give to a HOW_TO?
hi
did you were able to rooted it?
I rooted mine but when I tried to backup the rom so I can flash a new one
it boot loops now I'm stuck...
boot ouku horizon : universal Androot still doesn't work
i tried androot on my ouku and it doesn't work. you say you managed to root it?
how did you do?
i'm on linux mint and my phone in on froyo.
I obviously tried to boot with the latest version of superoneclick. it opens properly etc BUT it keeps saying "waiting for device"
regards
How to get Root to flash this phone as described in the Russian forum forum.china-iphone.ru in this topic viewtopic.php?f=37&t=14382
careful though
i sure don't understand russian. according google translation, this just tells you how to use superoneclick on your ouku.
with me it didn't work so far.
i'm trying again and i'll come back with more info if it works. if there is no more message after that one, just make a educated guess.

[Q] How Do I Root My HTC Desire HD Android 2.3.5(im kinda new to android and rooting)

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

help please... htc hd7 rom updating

htc hd7 schubert
pd29100 ss bc 4k
spl 5.12.2258....mng
sd sandisk....
partition info v211v413
f400
this is what i get in recovery mode.i used DFT_RSPL_WP7FG2..serial became USB".running the programme-Microsoft sync 4.5 installed-all is going well until i get error message.spl version max available was 3.14.failed anyway.next i ran the WP7FG1 programme and now i got no serial or usb showing up on recovery mode.
is it cause the bootloader has been screwed?i read somewhere downgrading is necessary to update to the new 7.8 roms(spl 5.12 not supported so..)
what can i do to fix the situation.is there any way to downgrade without y usb connector.advice from senior members please.
avoiding the search function...
I shouldn't help you for being that lazy.
But... you must use goldcard method, that will fix your problem to downgrade the bootloader and install customs...

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