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[Q] what phone do i really have?

ok. I got an htc inspire 4g from a friend. when you look at the about phone in the settings menu, it says: model # htc inspire 4g. but when i go into android assistant app and go to tools>system info>platform info i get: device info: Manufacturer: HTC, Model: Desire HD, Device:ace, Product:htc_ace, Brand:cingular_us,Version:2.2.1.
does this mean that my phone has been rooted before or what?

No. There are many information pieces that state the name Desire HD. The Inspire is basically a Desire HD with a few differences.

The only major difference is the radio and audio chip.
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The Inspire is identical to the Telus Desire HD. Other than the firmware of course. They both also have 2 mics to aid in noise reduction. This is different than the European Desire HD which only has 1 mic.

Irish Enigma said:
The only major difference is the radio and audio chip.
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And no front facing camera.

ok. thanks. one more question: what hack should I use to root my phone? I tried superoneclick, but it didn't take root, even though the program said that my phone was now rooted. will bubby's work on the 2.2.1 version? I really appreciate all of your help.
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tripper66969 said:
ok. thanks. one more question: what hack should I use to root my phone? I tried superoneclick, but it didn't take root, even though the program said that my phone was now rooted. will bubby's work on the 2.2.1 version? I really appreciate all of your help.
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I used bubby's to root mine, but I needed the zip from attn1 because of an issue with CWM not working right. Worked fine after that. I've since changed from CWM to 4EXTRecovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058042
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161710

Sasquash76 said:
I used bubby's to root mine, but I needed the zip from attn1 because of an issue with CWM not working right. Worked fine after that. I've since changed from CWM to 4EXTRecovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058042
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161710
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how do i install the 4EXTRecovery? Do i just put the .zip file into my sd card or do i extract the image and then install to my sd? slightly lost.

Sasquash76 said:
I used bubby's to root mine, but I needed the zip from attn1 because of an issue with CWM not working right. Worked fine after that. I've since changed from CWM to 4EXTRecovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1058042
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161710
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Hey, Sasquash. What method did you use to flash 4EXT, flashing thru recovery or the installer? Did you uninstall CWM beforehand? I'm thinking about making the switch myself.
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how do i install 4EXTRecovery?

fernandezhjr said:
Hey, Sasquash. What method did you use to flash 4EXT, flashing thru recovery or the installer? Did you uninstall CWM beforehand? I'm thinking about making the switch myself.
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tripper66969 said:
how do i install the 4EXTRecovery? Do i just put the .zip file into my sd card or do i extract the image and then install to my sd? slightly lost.
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I used the one that you flash through recovery. You just install it from SD in CWM and it'll overwrite CWM. You don't have to unzip anything.

Sasquash76 said:
I used the one that you flash through recovery. You just install it from SD in CWM and it'll overwrite CWM. You don't have to unzip anything.
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its also included in my ROM, wink wink

Pirateghost said:
its also included in my ROM, wink wink
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Ha! I see how you roll .

meiguoguizi said:
Ha! I see how you roll .
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LOL
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Tx Redneck said:
And no front facing camera.
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Uhhh, none of the versions has a front facing camera.

Sorry if this has been asked before but is there a way i can change the model number? My Inspire 4g shows up as Desire HD in the phone identity section...
I read about editing the build.prop file but is there any easier method?

indy1811 said:
Sorry if this has been asked before but is there a way i can change the model number? My Inspire 4g shows up as Desire HD in the phone identity section...
I read about editing the build.prop file but is there any easier method?
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Download Absolute System from the market. It has a very easy to use build.prop editor. And it auto backs up every change you make. Change it, reboot, and you have an Inspire!
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tripper66969 said:
ok. thanks. one more question: what hack should I use to root my phone? I tried superoneclick, but it didn't take root, even though the program said that my phone was now rooted. will bubby's work on the 2.2.1 version? I really appreciate all of your help.
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Use the ace hack kit. Very easy if you follow the "effen manual". Lol
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I agree the hack kit is the way to go. Very easy. Just make sure the SD card is formatted the right way.
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[Q] {HELP} INSPIRE 4G UNLOCKED Rooting...PLEASE Take a LOOk

hi please help me guys
i have an htc inspire 4g it was already unlocked
when i open h-boot it says ship s-off
i updated it to gingerbread can still go to h-boot but recovery doesn't work
the phone is unrooted and i want to out put a custom rom so anyone please help
how do i root and put a custom rom which has sense 3.0???
when i run hack kit i get this error {in the attached file }

Khixar27 said:
hi please help me guys
i have an htc inspire 4g it was already unlocked
when i open h-boot it says ship s-off
i updated it to gingerbread can still go to h-boot but recovery doesn't work
the phone is unrooted and i want to out put a custom rom so anyone please help
how do i root and put a custom rom which has sense 3.0???
when i run hack kit i get this error {in the attached file }
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Try downloading ROM Manager from the market and flashing CWM Recovery from within the app.
Once you've flashed recovery you can put a ROM on your SD, boot to Recovery, and flash

iam gona try and tell u...
thnx in advance

You just need to reinstall recovery again,but since your unrooted with soff its a little different.
Huge thanks goes to gene for this file.
1)download file and rename to PD98IMG.zip--- must be exact caps matter,make sure you don't add an extra. Zip happens alot.
2)place in root of SD card-not in a folder
3)flash through hboot
4)done you have cwr and can flash a custom rom
http://hoxnet.com/droid/PD98IMG_cwmrecovery.zip
no hay de queso no mas de papa

homeslice976 said:
Try downloading ROM Manager from the market and flashing CWM Recovery from within the app.
Once you've flashed recovery you can put a ROM on your SD, boot to Recovery, and flash
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@976 it asks for root and i dont hav it

marsdta said:
You just need to reinstall recovery again,but since your unrooted with soff its a little different.
Huge thanks goes to gene for this file.
1)download file and rename to PD98IMG.zip--- must be exact caps matter,make sure you don't add an extra. Zip happens alot.
2)place in root of SD card-not in a folder
3)flash through hboot
4)done you have cwr and can flash a custom rom
no hay de queso no mas de papa
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thanx will try this but how do i flash through hboot iam very new to android
and can u tell me the name of the zip in {" this way"} so i could copy and rename it by pasting and it should work... thnx anyways

How can i also check that I downloaded and copied the file correctly... Thnx
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Khixar27 said:
thanx will try this but how do i flash through hboot iam very new to android
and can u tell me the name of the zip in {" this way"} so i could copy and rename it by pasting and it should work... thnx anyways
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The name of the zip must be exactly "PD98IMG.zip" sans the quotes of course and to flash through HBoot, power the phone off>press and hold the Volume Down key/button and Power at the same time>release the keys/buttons when you get a white screen w/an android and text>it will search for the PD98IMG and upon finding it will ask if you want to update>confirm by pressing Volume Up>reboot when prompted by pressing the Power button.
Tx

thnx
iam trying it now and will tell u about it
there a way to chk if the rom i downloaded is not corrupt or etc
and before flashing or after do hav to do anything els llike audio fix etc
thanks
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i tried it but it doesnt work..
the h-boot doesnt search for any file
there the recovery option when i open it it goes to {android system recovery 3e}
i did everything but its not working ;(

Where did you rename the file? If you did it on a windows machine the default is to hide the extentions and you probably have the extra. Zip I mentioned. Verify the file name with a file manager on your phone. Just trying to rule out the most common mistakes
no hay de queso no mas de papa

back up a second, how do you not have root? what EXACTLY did ROM Manager tell you when you ran it?

ridethisbike said:
back up a second, how do you not have root? what EXACTLY did ROM Manager tell you when you ran it?
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Its possible to have soff and not be rooted. For example say I am rrunning cm7 . Then I go an flash an ruu. The ruu will not touch soff. So I could then be fully stock but still have soff. As is the case for.the op
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marsdta said:
Its possible to have soff and not be rooted. For example say I am rrunning cm7 . Then I go an flash an ruu. The ruu will not touch soff. So I could then be fully stock but still have soff. As is the case for.the op
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you're right, i guess my question should have been worded differently asking if the OP was SURE he didnt have root. it pretty obvious that he's new to android customization, which is why i asked exactly what ROM Manager said when he ran it.

Hey guys
The rom manager said no root privileges or something like this
I know the file extension thing i cut everything including .zip and pasted the one qouted...
Plzz guys help what i should do
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Khixar27 said:
Hey guys
The rom manager said no root privileges or something like this
I know the file extension thing i cut everything including .zip and pasted the one qouted...
Plzz guys help what i should do
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YOu have to be rooted for rom manager to work. Your best bet would be to use the hack kit. Please do your research before modding your phone. What you are doing could leave you with a device that doesnt work and cant be returned.

Yea i know but iam very much eager to get it rooted and get sense 3.o... Anyone with a solution for this should post it here please thank you
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The file i posted is the error log in the hack kit
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Khixar27 said:
Yea i know but iam very much eager to get it rooted and get sense 3.o... Anyone with a solution for this should post it here please thank you
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I gave you your answer. Use the ace hack kit to get root and be able to flash custom roms

Khixar27 said:
Yea i know but iam very much eager to get it rooted and get sense 3.o... Anyone with a solution for this should post it here please thank you
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zelendel said:
YOu have to be rooted for rom manager to work. Your best bet would be to use the hack kit. Please do your research before modding your phone. What you are doing could leave you with a device that doesnt work and cant be returned.
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zelendel said:
I gave you your answer. Use the ace hack kit to get root and be able to flash custom roms
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Here, on a silver platter, spoon fed..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
Seriously, though, why isn't the hack kit stickied?

[Q] Rooted Market Issues

Hello I rooted my Tmobile US Sensation and installed Insertcoin rom. I really like the Rom. I need to download a banking app from the market however when I try to it tells me this app is not availible to our device (HTC Sensation z710e) I understand that it thinks I am using a Euoropean Sensation because thats what the rom is setup for. I have done some research and thought I could change a file to reflect I have a TmobileUSA Sensation instead of the z710e... I have ES file explorer so I can edit a file. From reading here I thought it was the build.prop file but that doesn't have anything in it that looks correct to me.
Anyways I am sure this is an easy fix any help would be greatly apprecited

This can be done by altering the following line in: /system/build.prop
ro.product.model=
From whatever it was to: ro.product.model=HTC Sensation Z710e (Or whichever you want)
Reboot and all is well.

Download Market Enabler from the market and it will enable you to use any market yuo want to download your prefered software.

lazystudent said:
This can be done by altering the following line in: /system/build.prop
ro.product.model=
From whatever it was to: ro.product.model=HTC Sensation Z710e (Or whichever you want)
Reboot and all is well.
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I changed mine from ro.product.model=HTC Sensation Z710e
to
ro.product.model=HTC Sensation 4G
Also tried Market Access and Market Enabler non of these will let me download my banking app. It still thinks im using the europe one. I have tried rebooting.. Any other ideas?

Solved this on my own by copying the build.prop from Android Revolution rom and putting it into the insertcoin rom. Not sure if this has any negative side effects that I don't know about but it's working now.

I would suggest using a program such as notepad++ and comparing the 2, just to see if there are any major differences

It's the ROM fingerprint that you need to change as that's what is checked. You just need to edit that line in the build.prop to the one from your region's ROM

EddyOS said:
It's the ROM fingerprint that you need to change as that's what is checked. You just need to edit that line in the build.prop to the one from your region's ROM
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Got it Thank You! I was more questioning the lib directories because I copied all those over as well. It has files like librilswitch.so likneto.so libhtc_rilswith.so libganril.so I put these in the insertcoin rom as well. Anyone know what these are?
Thanks for the help guys

EddyOS said:
It's the ROM fingerprint that you need to change as that's what is checked. You just need to edit that line in the build.prop to the one from your region's ROM
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What would that be for UK as I'm having these issues?
Is it working with yours?

Sense 4.0 text bubbles for Sense 3.6 ROMs

Not sure if anyone would be interested in this (besides me), but i moved the text bubbles from the Sense 4.0 ROM to Sense 3.6. I thought I would share it with people.
Anyways, just moved the mms.apk to system/apps change permissions, then reboot.
Here's what it looks like...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6735323/Screenshot_2012-04-15-14-37-29.png
And here's the file

Cant See picture
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Sharpi1 said:
Cant See picture
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thanks, should work now.

cory0821 said:
Not sure if anyone would be interested in this (besides me), but i moved the text bubbles from the Sense 4.0 ROM to Sense 3.6. I thought I would share it with people.
Anyways, just moved the mms.apk to system/apps change permissions, then reboot.
Here's what it looks like...
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6735323/Screenshot_2012-04-15-14-37-29.png
And here's the file
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Ive had this done in my color mod theme for months now....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513392

lightninbug said:
Ive had this done in my color mod theme for months now....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513392
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oh damn, haha. i just wasted all that time.

cory0821 said:
oh damn, haha. i just wasted all that time.
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All what time? LOL it takes literally 2 secs to swap the 2 pngs....now if your making them from scratch, that's a different story
Btw u should try my theme :beer:
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lightninbug said:
All what time? LOL it takes literally 2 secs to swap the 2 pngs....now if your making them from scratch, that's a different story
Btw u should try my theme :beer:
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G XE with Beats Audio using xda premium
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making this thread and putting things on dropbox...

You haven't wasted your time. Ive just downloaded an used it. Thanks I don't want any of that other guys 'theme'. Just the text bubbles so cheers! Ignore him!

tbestie said:
You haven't wasted your time. Ive just downloaded an used it. Thanks I don't want any of that other guys 'theme'. Just the text bubbles so cheers! Ignore him!
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wow ...ok......could have just downlaoded my theme and used the mms.apk.....

tbestie said:
You haven't wasted your time. Ive just downloaded an used it. Thanks I don't want any of that other guys 'theme'. Just the text bubbles so cheers! Ignore him!
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glad you found it useful.

How do I flash it? Any guide? Sorry I'm new at flashing things since I just got my sensation xe.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using XDA

Leemur89 said:
How do I flash it? Any guide? Sorry I'm new at flashing things since I just got my sensation xe.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using XDA
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You probably want to make a back up before just in case. But using es file explorer, go into settings and enable up to root, root explorer and mount file system. Copy the mms.apk into /system/app then paste. Click yes to over write the file. Then long press mms.apk, click on properties, click change under permissions, user, group, other should all have checkmarks under read/write, click ok. Exit file explorer then reboot.
It's as easy as that, haha.

Thanks for the fast reply. Cheers~

Haha it works a charm! Looks nice xD cheers again!

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change permissions to what? im using root explorer

hdjx20 said:
change permissions to what? im using root explorer
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under permissions, user, group, other should all have checkmarks under read/write, click ok.

either im really blind but i don't seem to have the /system/app directory in my sd card. i'm running ARHD 6.6.2 if that helps

Its on the root/system/app not on sdcard

Thank to the creator/uploader for the file.
But I've got a problem, I moved the file to /system/app, overwrote the previous file, and changed the the permissios to rw-rw-rw-, yet when I reboot, the app isn't installed, now I have no sms functionality, which makes me sad.
I even tried my luck and attempted to install it, it threw me an error about "Application not installed"....

S-OFF for HTC Explorer

Hello guys..
If you have any questions, or want to contribute to gaining S-OFF, post here..
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Alright guys, check out this thread to know the benefits of S-OFF on an HTC phone :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1786498

bhargz16 said:
Hello guys..
If you have any questions or ideas about S-OFF, post them here..
Also, we need some dev help here.. So if anybody knows any developers who can help us with this, even from other forums, bring them here..
Thank You...
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Disadvantages of s off????
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Hpsgill said:
Disadvantages of s off????
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Disadvantages??
You can easily hard brick your phone.. If you dont know what you are doing..
Other disadvantages are really dependant on perspective..
But this is the main disadvantage..

bhargz16 said:
Disadvantages??
You can easily hard brick your phone.. If you dont know what you are doing..
Other disadvantages are really dependant on perspective..
But this is the main disadvantage..
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And advantages???
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Hpsgill said:
And advantages???
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Advantages of S-OFF..
You can resize the 'system' partition.. So you can fit a larger ROM into it, without having to delete stuff from it..
You have complete control over your phone..
You can change SIM lock..
Right now you only have read/write permissions to the 7 partitions..
If you have S-OFF, you can duplicate someone's IMEI number, if you know what to do..
And do some other cool stuff..

Hpsgill said:
And advantages???
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The "S" refers to NAND storage security, so "Security On" and "Security Off". It has a number of effects, but the most obvious is that if you have both S-Off and root you can write to the /system partition while running Android, so easily remove system apps (device changing the sizes of the internal storage partitions is the main use).

I can write to /system/ while running Android without S-OFF.

xpmode said:
I can write to /system/ while running Android without S-OFF.
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How?? If you're talking about flashing ROMs, and removing or adding system apps, then we are saying two different things..
If not, then please elaborate..

I mean adding and removing files from /system/.
For example, I can remove Trebuchet.apk from /system/ with some kind of root explorer after installing Nova Launcher.

xpmode said:
I mean adding and removing files from /system/.
For example, I can remove Trebuchet.apk from /system/ with some kind of root explorer after installing Nova Launcher.
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Yes that you can do from the OS.. You have unlocked bootloader, so you get access to these partitions.. But not to radio.. And also, you cannot write to any other partition, except /system and /recovery..

bhargz16 said:
Advantages of S-OFF..
You can resize the 'system' partition.. So you can fit a larger ROM into it, without having to delete stuff from it..
You have complete control over your phone..
You can change SIM lock..
Right now you only have read/write permissions to the 7 partitions..
If you have S-OFF, you can duplicate someone's IMEI number, if you know what to do..
And do some other cool stuff..
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I really loved my old optimus one , no need to unlock and s-off . It was rooted easily by gingerbreak and had nothing like a bootloader menu. So easy it was
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ShadowCode said:
I really loved my old optimus one , no need to unlock and s-off . It was rooted easily by gingerbreak and had nothing like a bootloader menu. So easy it was
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Same here.. Never buying an HTC again.. Never ever again!!!

bhargz16 said:
Same here.. Never buying an HTC again.. Never ever again!!!
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But bricking my o1 was very easy , I bricked it twice but due to the awesome service center they replaced the motherboard every time for free !
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Alright guys, I have the code for the exploit written for the Wildfire S(thanks to the devs over at WFS forum), now I need an extracted RUU.. So if someone has it, please tell me.. I need a few files from the extracted RUU of Explorer.. Post here ASAP if you have the RUUs... And I'll tell you what files I need..
I'm a bit busy at the moment, as I need to re-download Android SDKs..

What RUU and which files?

xpmode said:
What RUU and which files?
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I need all the files, except the ROM zip itself, from an European RUU.. HBOOT v1.03.0000/v1.02.0000, and Radio v1.11.82.17..
Both HBOOT versions if possible..
Can you provide them??

bhargz16 said:
I need all the files, except the ROM zip itself, from an European RUU.. HBOOT v1.03.0000/v1.02.0000, and Radio v1.11.82.17..
Both HBOOT versions if possible..
Can you provide them??
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Are u trying to s off explorer?????
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Hpsgill said:
Are u trying to s off explorer?????
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Yes.. And I need all the help I can get.. Can you get me the files I mentioned in the above posts?? So that I can get started?? It would take a while for me to download it myself, as I have some other things on my plate right now..

bhargz16 said:
Yes.. And I need all the help I can get.. Can you get me the files I mentioned in the above posts?? So that I can get started?? It would take a while for me to download it myself, as I have some other things on my plate right now..
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I will help but how to extract hboot radio????
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Hpsgill said:
I will help but how to extract hboot radio????
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Download an RUU.. It'll be a *.exe file.. Run it.. Then, while it is running, go to Start > Run > Temp folder(the command should be "tmp" or "%temp%" or something like that, I've lost touch on windows)..
In that folder, you'll find all the files that the RUU extracted.. There should be a ROM zip, an HBOOT file, a DIAG file, etc.. Bring all the contents except the ROM zip itself..
Download the asian RUU.. I'm almost done with the European RUU.. And PM me the files.. :good: