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[HTC ChaCha] Yorzua:
server out of date

Go to your task manager and check if you are more adb servers running...

Kill all services, including htc sync and restart doomlord tool only after that.
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
ok, uninstalling HTC sync fixed that.

Now trying sort Link2SD. Won't detect the second part on my SD card. Damn :( I'll keep trying though

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Turning off fastboot seems to have solved that :D

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I produced a backup using Sprite Backup before I flashed the new stuff, but when I try and restore it, it just flashes up with Loading then falls back to the backup file name. Im going to try updating it :( i hope i haven't lost all my msg's :(
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
OK, just loaded sprite onto my other phone and it looks like it happily load the backup. Perhaps it doesn't like Link2SD? Is there any other way I can restore these SMS etc? SMS are the only really important ones to be honest. Now that I've got Link2SD working, I'm not sure I want to uninstall it, I've heard bad reviews when trying to put it back on.

Could I restore the backups on my phone, take a titaniumbackup, then copy it to the other phone and restore there? If you get me?
[HTC ChaCha] Yorzua:
What about starting to thanks people who helped you by a little click, dude ?! :cool:
[HTC ChaCha] chrispi7:
3) Install CWM Recovery: Download CWM 5.0.2.7 for Chacha and flash it using fastboot:

Hi, sorry for the question here. but how do u do the flash using fastboot?

do i need to download the CWM and send it to sd card on chacha"?
[HTC ChaCha] Yorzua:
fatboot recovery

Open up a cmd window and go to your SDK tools folder. Now type

Code:

fastboot

and press enter. You should see a list of fastboot commands available. If you don't get that, you're probably not in the right folder. Check your path and where you installed the SDK and make sure you are in the /tools folder.

Once you've verified you can run fastboot, it's time to move the recovery image to the /tools folder (easier not to have to specify a path to the recovery file). I would also rename the recovery file to something short like recovery.img.

Once the recovery image is in the same /tools folder as fastboot, you'll need to put your phone in fastboot USB mode. To do this:

1) make sure the Fast Boot option is disabled. Note, this "Fast Boot" has nothing to do with the fastboot executable I've been talking about. This is a setting in Sense to allow the phone to boot up faster. To disable this setting, go to Settings > Power > Fast boot (uncheck the box).

2) Hold down the power button and select Power Off from the menu. Wait 1 minute for the phone to completely power off.

3) Boot into HBOOT. See this post for detailed instructions on how to boot into HBOOT:

How to boot into bootloader (HBOOT)

4) Once you're in HBOOT, you'll see it scan for a few files. This is normal. When it is done, you can make selections in the menu. Vol-UP and Vol-DOWN allows you to move up and down the menu list. POWER button acts as ENTER and selects whatever you're highlighted over.

By default, FASTBOOT is selected. So just press power.

5) now you should be in the FASTBOOT section of HBOOT. Plug the phone in via the USB cable to the computer where you installed the Android SDK. You should see the red FASTBOOT banner turn into FASTBOOT USB. If that doesn't happen, it means that your HBOOT drivers aren't working.

Your phone is now ready to accept commands from the fastboot executable that came with the Android SDK. Go back to that cmd window where we tested the fastboot command earlier. From there, issue the following command:

Code:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Here's a quick explanation of the above command:

fastboot: that's the executable tool

flash: that's the function we want the fastboot tool to perform

recovery: this is the name of the partition we want to flash into. since we are flashing a recovery image, it needs to go to the recovery partition.

recovery.img: this is the name of the actual file to flash. Your filename may be different. Just make sure it matches the actual filename.

Fastboot will flash the image and give you a success/failure notification. If successful, you're all set. To check out the new recovery image, verify that BOOTLOADER is selected in the HBOOT menu (should be highlighted in blue). Press POWER button to select it. Now you should be back at the main HBOOT menu.

Use VOL-DOWN to highlight RECOVERY and press POWER button. The phone will now attempt to boot into the new recovery image.

You'll see the htc splash screen briefly and then the recovery image. That's it!
[HTC ChaCha] chrispi7:
i have an error/ it says

error cannot load recovery.img
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
Apologies ;)

done :D

Any idea how I can get this sprite backup to work? Should I try do it from the internal memory rather than SD because I've got Link2SD on now and I've heard it's got mixed performance from SD.

I'm not going to flash CWM, I don't really see the point apart from Nandroid. I don't need custom ROMs.
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Extract the CWM.zip file into the folder specified above by the user Yorzua.
[HTC ChaCha] chrispi7:
All done! Thank you :-)
[HTC ChaCha] Moody:
Fixed your first post to show images correctly. Please quote this, remove this line and the quote tags and update your first post :)

The HTC Chacha can now be officially unlocked via HTC's HTCdev bootloader unlock tool:

(This is also confirmed to work on HTC Status, thanks jlopez0978)

1) Unlock: Prepare for Unlock via HTCDev then unlock as explained here (you can find a small fastboot & adb kit here, no need to install the whole sdk).

2) Root: You should be able to root using the Doomlord root tool.

3) Install CWM Recovery: Download CWM 5.0.2.7 for Chacha and flash it using fastboot (see detailled instructions by Yorzua here)

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

4) Flash custom rom like SuperOSR / CM7 ;)

5) Enjoy!
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
As posted in another thread, does anyone know why TitaniumBackup won't restore deleted apps. It just spins forever? Do I need to change the install method or something?
[HTC ChaCha] shingo198199:
I have some questions that is not asked in this thread and I have already gone through all the replies. Perhaps it is too simple and everyone knows the answer.

I have done Android flashing on my HTC HD 2 and I fully understand the terms of CWM and unlock etc.

Say, after I unlock, and root the phone.

1) The phone stays as it is, meaning to say you still can use it as it before, except that it is rooted and unlocked and nothing is wiped

Some replies, say that the device will be wiped, but is it just the contacts, SMS, etc but the OS remains stocked and functioning? Or the OS will be gone?

2) After flashing CWM via fastboot, will the OS be there or gone? In general, when I flash CWM into my HTC HD 2, I think the whole OS is gone.

3) I actually thought, I can use the CWM to backup the whole stock rom, so that I can recover it back via CWM, in the event I cannot find a perfect custom rom yet.

But I know , eventually there will be one. But we need to more then often go through build after build and "have sex" :D with the various builds before we know which is the best for each individuals.

Is there a way to backup the existing stock Rom from ChaCha. I know there are various Stock roms for us to choose. But I am afraid that it may not be the best that is from the device itself. Say for example, I am from Singapore, and I do not want to flash a Taiwan rom in there,

Singapore Telcos have issues with regards to most of the roms built by XDA when it comes to the PPP connectivity. Only very recently, after 2 years of combing through the site, I finally found one build that works perfect for the HD 2.

Thus, I do not wish to lose the existing OS as the primary means to fall back to. Is there a way to backup the stock OS?

Thanks in advance.
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
1) As soon as you unlock your bootloader via htcdev, your phone will be wiped, as in your ROM will be reset to factory settings. So backup your contacts, messages, apps and whatnot and afterwards unlock your bootloader.

2) OS will be there.

3) Yes.
[HTC ChaCha] shingo198199:
\^o^/ . Thank You so much.~!!!! Chaarrrggggeeee......~~~~
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
OK, updated TB and still not letting me restore. Not that it matters right now but it may come in very important later so I want it working. Anyone know where I can get a free alternative that is compatible with TB backup that I've made?
[HTC ChaCha] ladyhaly:
The Doomlord root tool isn't working anymore because the zergrush exploit has been fixed by an update and you need your device updated to the latest firmware by HTC to unlock the bootloader.
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
I rooted a ChaCha just two days ago. What do you mean exactly? When you unlock your bootloader, you can run the Doomlord tool and it will do it fine. Exactly why does it fail for you?
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
I'll be honest. I updated it as required and this exploit worked fine. However, try Superoneclick, that may work better and has alternative exploits built in.
[HTC ChaCha] ladyhaly:
Nah, I'm good... Already rooted it via the directions provided by paramibo on another thread. Let me just get it... Hold on.
[HTC ChaCha] shingo198199:
Anyone noticed that after flashing the CWM for HTC ChaCha, the device seemed to hang if you try to charge it when it is turned off. Meaning to say that the LED light stayed on even though you have unplugged the phone off the charger. And you cannot turn it on.

I know I can flash the original "Recovery" back in. But I think having the CWM is more "Cool" LOL...

Any solutions yet? I know previously, my HTC HD 2 did have such a problem too. But the newer CWM fixed that bug.
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
Interesting. I noticed that also on mine. Anyone else? I actually didn't relate that too CWM, but it could be actually. I'll think about it.
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
Happens to everyone.
[HTC ChaCha] shingo198199:
I am currently using the stocked Rooted Android Rom, that is why I know it is not caused by the rom.

Just a question. Is it charging? Even though it has hanged?
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
ROM and CWM are two different things. You can have stock ROM with CWM on your device. Not to be confused, the ROM with the recovery.
[HTC ChaCha] DearestLeader:
Visual Basic Files?

As I had explained before, the HTC Bootloader Unlock software was giving me quite a trouble trying to update the RUU for unlocking to be possible.

Alex C said" HTC Sync installed? Drivers working properly?

There might be a need for Visual C++ redist 2005/2008 (I believe)." in response. Any further info on this? Anyone else having the same problem?
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
It's always good to have vcredist 2005 or 2008 (mostly 2005 is required by a ton of software out there, from games to random junk). It won't cost you anything if you install it (it's free), and it could fix your issues. Other than that, not much can be done from my side. You can also connect the device to your PC and flip debugging mode off/on/off/on.

In some cases this will cause Windows to detect Android phone drivers and prompt to install them. Or who knows what other dependencies are missing.
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
Actually it is related to the CWM recovery, I'll try to fix it. I've already found some info about it and things that are missing from our cwm. :-)
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
Ok, I fixed it. I'll build a new recovery tonight with the fix. ;)
[HTC ChaCha] DearestLeader:
thanks Alex C!

I will Google or something for what you suggested. I have already installed the Java development kit to my pc (hope its the right one - Oracle had a bunch of variants) .
[HTC ChaCha] Bhups:
How would one use this to SIM unlock the device?
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
I'm afraid you can't, it's not meant for this.
[HTC ChaCha] Bhups:
Oh Poo!

And I got all excited for nothing.

Thanks for letting me know adlx.xda :)
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
Fyi, I published the fixed recovery on another thread:
[HTC ChaCha] ladyhaly:
Thanks. I'm hoping this will help me solve my current problem. For some reason, Google Services Framework just won't launch or force closes upon launching--- with the classic Google apk installer logo when I try to look at Manage Applications and Market is also missing. (I think Link2SD broke my device's system + data/ ROM...).

Tried factory reset but it's a no go--- because doing so makes me unable to connect to any WiFi connection (keeps going into a loop with Scanning and then Obtaining IP address) or connecting my device to PC in order to update the RUU (the ROM... I am using the stock ROM btw, just rooted, S-ON) even though the USB cable is practically brand new. Tried all sorts of ways around that and still not working. 3G works though...

Tried restoring to the faulty setting when Google Services Framework broke and Market went missing (it's the only backup I have... My other backups ages ago seem to be missing... :( ) and then updating the RUU to the current stock version... It's a no go. So now trying to find a way to get a ZIP of the ChaCha's stock ROM and flash it from CWM.

Bah. I should make another thread for this. -_-
[HTC ChaCha] munishjoshi:
Dear Bro,

I got new new HTC CHACHA TODAY,I had Download htc sync & Rom Utility Manager from HTCDEV...I Had Installed both on my Windows 7 Computer..Everything is fine but When Ever I trying to update ROM Through RUU.EXE,Its Showing Error that u Have to update ur ROM from Setting>about Phone>update software...update software showing ur software is up to date

My software version is android 2.3.3

software number-1.20.720.1

build no.1.20.720.1 CL77217

Please help so i can unlock boot loader....
[HTC ChaCha] blackplague1347:
Hello everyone. I'm attempting to help my girlfriend root her HTC Status (AT&T) because of the low memory issue. When I'm on HTC Dev, will it work to select HTC ChaCha from the drop down list (since they're the same thing, correct?) or do I need to select "All Other Supported Models" since the HTC Status isn't specifically listed?

I apologize for these noobish questions. I've flashed a hundred times on my Galaxy S2, but I've never touched an HTC :p
[HTC ChaCha] Nicraz:
You can select ChaCha. It worked for me.
[HTC ChaCha] Yorzua:
status = chacha

No worries for asking, we all did start from scratch one day... :)

Worked for me too, recovery is nice to get on the chacha but still looking for an official rom.zip to build an aosp one without sense with as2d and my themed apps. I did Ics themes for cm7 and oxygen, plus an ics stable rom for desire..

Hope to do the same for all chacha users :)

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Hboot version?

You may have to downgrade first.
[HTC ChaCha] ladyhaly:
Turn off phone, take out battery, then Power + Volume Down. You should see HBoot version from there.

Interestingly... Have you looked into my guide on how to unlock the bootloader via htcdev.com? Look at the list for the various ChaCha/Status versions and you should see the AT&T version from there. See if it coincides with yours.

And choose ChaCha. HTC ChaCha/Status are the same devices. Just different names. HTC had to change it because ChaCha in Spanish meant "maid"or "helper".

:)
[HTC ChaCha] maddy_in65:
I also had same problem. I am using Indian HTC chacha and i have downloaded Asian RUU version. Each time RUU asked to update the software. I had installed HTC sync on vista system and when i reboot mobile with Vol- + power to HBOOT, my system cant recognise mobile, it checks for drivers for andriod 1.0.

Any solution for this, Please help.
[HTC ChaCha] ladyhaly:
You remove your phone from being plugged to your PC when you power it down to Hboot. Also, your mobile is most likely not an Asian version. Did you get it from a carrier/ network provider?
[HTC ChaCha] maddy_in65:
It is a asian version chacha. Do you mean that i need to remove chacha from PC after running RUU. I mean Is it the right steps as mentioned below.

Connect chcha via USB cable, Run RUU, click Next, Click Next, remove battery and reboot to HBOOT via Vol- + Power.
[HTC ChaCha] avi018:
Thank you for the instructions I did all and successfully rooted my HTC Chacha.

Installed CWM also but it doesnt work properly. Whatever menu of CWM I try to open it just shows the hat icon. Do you know how to fix this ? Already installed 3 versions of CWM but the same thing happens for all.
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
Don't use the power button, use the return and arrow keys on the keyboard :-D
[HTC ChaCha] avi018:
Ohh yeahhh :D thanks a lot buddy.
[HTC ChaCha] Alex C.:
If each of us would have a nickel each time we said this we'd be filthy rich! :D
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
I've uploaded a new build of CWM 5.0.2.8 which also allows the Power button to be used to select options :-D . No more confusion with this.

See: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=24861146#post24861146
[HTC ChaCha] WampaStompa:
Would someone please explain how to unlock the AT&T Status (S-ON)?

I've followed all of the instructions and nothing seems to work, unless their is something I am missing...

Each time I use the HTC Dev, I get this: www(dot)gogizmopc(dot)com/status.jpg

Any Idea's?
[HTC ChaCha] RockyAJ:
i think maybe just finish up the other steps? skip that cause maybe it's already the proper RUU. am not a pro but am just guessing...
[HTC ChaCha] materijalmen:
Dear All,

Im planning to get a ChaCha to my little brother. That device will be sim locked. My question is, is it possible to make it simfree, and after if something fails on the device, any chances to lock it back to that carrier? and will be that leave any signs in the device, I mean those people in the service will detect the unlock-relock?
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
You can Sim unlock the phone by buying an unlock code. Afaik sim unlocking won't jeopardize your warranty rights. Afaik, you cannot relock it afterwards, but that shouldn't be an issue.

Btw, this thread isn't about Sim unlocking, so you should consider opening a new thread if you still have concerns.
[HTC ChaCha] materijalmen:
It said UNLOCK via HTC dev. I thought there is a free way to unlock the device...
[HTC ChaCha] adlx.xda:
Sorry for the confusion. It's about Bootloader unlocking, not SIM unlocking. That is why it is placed in the Development sub-forum, and not in the General Section ;).
[HTC ChaCha] ravish_919:
site is not responding here

when i click on begin unlock bootloader

nothing happens

i don't get those 2 nasty boxes and agree all stuff....

btw i;ve already registered there...

Edit: never mind, it's good now..
[HTC ChaCha] sandipbarik:
Same here

I m having the same problem, mine's htc chacha indian...

HBOOT 1.04.0000

android 2.3.3

build no.1.20.720.1 CL77217

The RUU PH0611000_Chacha_hboot_1.10.0000 shows an error [190] : Rom is not updated

please upgrade to 1.57.720.1 to apply this RUU to be able to unlock the bootloader etc. etc.

i have also downloaded "ruu_chacha_htc_asia_wwe_1.57.707.2_radio_47.23.35.3033h_7.51.35.19_release_228383_signed.exe" but when i run the RUU to update my rom it says this rom is not supported for your device.

Can anyone help :mad:
[HTC ChaCha] DearestLeader:
If you have an unrooted but locked AT & T phone

There is now an over the air update for HTC Status (AT&T ChaCha). Go to system settings on your phone and run that. You will need 25 megs of internal memory free. I have yet to try out the bootloader unlocker again to see if that clears things up. If any AT&T users find it works let us all know!
[HTC ChaCha] skezza:
yeah, a system update is available. my cha cha is rooted, can I run the updates?
[HTC ChaCha] Talebs:
I also wanted to unlock my Eu. cha cha via htcdev but unfortunately I upgraded my rom to 154.401.3 where as the PH0611000_Chacha_hboot_1.10.0000 setup only recognize 154.401.2 as the latest update and gives error "You have to update your rom".

Its unless htcdev change PH0611000_Chacha_hboot_1.10.0000 setup file to recognize newest update it wont unlock via their present setups posted on the site.
[HTC ChaCha] djdive:
Here same problem, i have update the chacha with the OTA, but now i can not unlock the bootloader.

Is there a way to change the unloader tool manual so it's disable the check on the firmware version number?
[HTC ChaCha] fin4s:
Same problem here, any solution so far?
[HTC ChaCha] gozzaa:
no solution yet? :/
[HTC ChaCha] ToadFootNS:
you can unlock bootloader using xtdev site, just skip the first step! I just unlock my girlfriends phone which was ota updated to the llatest version. it is 1.54.401.3
[HTC ChaCha] ledrocnoc:
HTC Status ROM version problem

I have an AT&T HTC Status that I am trying to unlock and I can't even get on first base... I am not a total newbie as I have previously successfully unlocked and rooted a Nexus One, Nexus S and Galaxy Tab (all running CM7).

I read most of the posts in this thread and couldn't find a solution to my problem. So here we are:

When I first tried to run the RUU my HTC Status had the following configuration:

Android: 2.3.3

HTC Sense 2.1 (don't think is matters)

Software Number (I assume it's the ROM version): 1.23.502.1

Build Number: 1.23.502.1 CL84153

I downloaded the RUU (PH0613000_Chacha_hboot_1.10.0000.exe) for the Cingular USA model because it had a matching ROM number to my HTC Status.

When I tried to run the RUU, I got an ERROR [190] ROM IS NOT UPDATED error saying that my ROM was not supported that I ought to wait for a new ROM (via OTA I assumed).

So I restarted the HTC Status and ran the HTC OTA Update utility and got the following configuration:

Android: 2.3.5

HTC Sense 2.1 (don't think is matters)

Software Number (I assume it's the ROM version): 2.14.502.2

Build Number: 2.14.502.2 CL291102

Re-ran the RUU (still using the T-Mobile version) and got the same error ERROR [190] ROM IS NOT UPDATED but with a message asking me to upgrade to 1.23.502.1 :confused::confused::confused:

Any pointers?

Thanks.
[HTC ChaCha] Talebs:
I did it too!! by skipping First step! :)
[HTC ChaCha] Talebs:
Don't use doomlord tool it won't work.... just follow these easy instruction here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1452173to install cwm and superuser and you will be rooted!
[HTC ChaCha] ledrocnoc:
Thanks for the pointer, but unfortunately it's not working either. When I do "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" I get (even after performing a "Factory Reset"):

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

sending 'recovery' (4186 KB)...

OKAY [ 6.165s]

writing 'recovery'...

(bootloader) signature checking...

FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)

finished. total time: 6.867s

-------------------------------------------------------------------------
​

Then when I try to get into the Recovery mode I get device image with a red triangle and exclamation point overlayed.

Which pretty much brings me back to square one...

As a summary, here is what I have been through so far:

Phone:

HTC Status (AT&T)

Android: 2.3.5

HTC Sense 2.1 (don't think is matters)

Software Number (I assume it's the ROM version): 2.14.502.2

Build Number: 2.14.502.2 CL291102
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Steps taken:

HTC Dev stuff:

Downloaded the RUU (PH0613000_Chacha_hboot_1.10.0000.exe) for the Cingular USA model because it had a matching ROM number to my HTC Status.

When I tried to run the RUU, I got an ERROR [190] ROM IS NOT UPDATED error saying that my ROM was not supported that I ought to wait for a new ROM (via OTA I assumed).​

DooMLord

Failed (here)
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