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[Desire Android Development] Gooner4_1998:
Hi

Mananged to use WolfspiritM's amended instructions to get past the "FAILED (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)

sending 'zip' (137446 KB)" issue. Thanks!

However, I now can't get my computer to recognise the device for step 2! Below is the feedback I get from the command window:

C:\HTCROOT>step2-windows.bat

Desire Root Step 2

Pushing required files to device...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

push: files/etc/mtab -> /etc/mtab

push: files/etc/fstab -> /etc/fstab

push: files/sbin/wipe -> /sbin/wipe

push: files/sbin/unyaffs -> /sbin/unyaffs

push: files/sbin/ums_toggle -> /sbin/ums_toggle

push: files/sbin/um -> /sbin/um

push: files/sbin/tune2fs -> /sbin/tune2fs

push: files/sbin/toolbox -> /sbin/toolbox

push: files/sbin/sdparted -> /sbin/sdparted

push: files/sbin/recovery -> /sbin/recovery

protocol failure

error: device not found

Pushing update file to device sdcard - this may take a few minutes...

error: device not found

error: device not found

Now wipe and apply rootedupdate.zip from the recovery image menu.

error: device not found

The desire is sitting devices and printers section on my computer so I cant understand why it cant be found.

Am using windows 7 64 bit.

Its now a personal mission of mine to root this so any help would be really appreciated.

Thanks!!!
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Do you see the red triangle before connecting it to your computer?
[Desire Android Development] Gooner4_1998:
Re: [Guide]Root your HTC Desire + Mirrors - Via Modaco

Yeah, definitely in recovery mode.

Sent from my HTC Desire using the XDA mobile application powered by Tapatalk
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Do you have the latest htc sync software installed?
[Desire Android Development] Bisis:
do you really think my was a so stupid question? no one answered... :(

I can't find the original HTC ROM on the HTC website... I suppose the unrooting process has to be made flashing it but if this is the only possible way I can't understand where to find it.

Thanks
[Desire Android Development] mpsamuels:
You, sir, are a legend!! I've spent ages trying to make sense of various instructions elsewhere with no joy but thanks to the idiot proof steps you've given i'm now up and running with a rooted desire and the eViL De-SiRe A2SD Full ROM.

I'm still trying to get my head round the difference between all the roms and work out which one is likely to be best for me but so far i'm happy.
[Desire Android Development] AndyCr15:
Ha ha, you've made my evening :) You're welcome.

Glad I could help someone else. I can't write apps, make ROM's etc, but if I can explain things so folk understand I can contribute that way :)

If I'm totally honest, at this time I think the ROM's are just the main ROM with different apps/themes added or removed, they aren't really tweaked or have features added like a Cyanogen ROM. Give it time and people will perhaps start getting deeper into them.

For now, I'm selling the Desire and keeping my Nexus. :)
[Desire Android Development] mieszko1:
Hi

I am trying to root desire for long time

I have the same commend when I am starting step 2:

Desire Root Step 2

Pushing required files to device...

* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *

* daemon started successfully *

0 files pushed. 0 files skipped.

- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -

Pushing update file to device sdcard - this may take a few minutes...

- exec '/system/bin/sh' failed: No such file or directory (2) -

after failed i did it few times more and still nothing

I have tried on win 7 and xp

PLease help because nobady can answear on my problem
[Desire Android Development] Scarface 2k3:
Hi, is there a change-log available for the different builds?
[Desire Android Development] Illium:
Rooting a Telstra Desire

Hi everyone,

Has anyone tried rooting a Telstra Desire? I've been trying for 2 days now & no luck.

I've tried 3 methods, the method described at the start of this thread & it's files. The method from ModaCo & their files, & the method at this site: http://www.lanarchy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=12105

I recently successfully rooted my wife’s Tattoo, I'm assuming the same gold.image I used for it applies to the Desire? (I HexEd the original gold.image sent to me then copy it to the SD card as used in the Desire).

The boot version is: 0.75xxx & the ROM ver is: 1.16.xxx, could it be the SD card? The SD card I'm using is not the same as the SD card I used in the Tattoo (it's still in the Tattoo)!
[Desire Android Development] pauldacheez:
The goldcard.img you have will only work on your Tattoo (and nobody else's). You'll need a different img for your Desire.
[Desire Android Development] Illium:
DOH!

I can't belive how stupid I was! I'm guessing when creating the goldcard.image with the SDKs the phone is plugged into the PC & hence the number which is generated is specific to it?

I just assumed the SDK tools generated a generic number akin to keys? Ok, going to follow the steps in creating the goldcard again....fully (with the Desire of course)!
[Desire Android Development] Illium:
Unknown success

Ok,

Sorted out the goldcard.image however I followed the instructions as per here: http://www.lanarchy.co.uk/showthread.php?t=12105

When I ran the testruu.exe it eventually filed with an error along the lines "heck I can't remember" but it WASN'T 131 wrong model type.

Tried the push step even though the testruu.exe didn't work, that failed too. But I thought what the heck, I ran the UK3G official ROM ruu & hey presto! I now have a Telstra Desire no more runing what appears to be the latest versions (as per the official ruu list on XDA).

FYI for what it's worth!
[Desire Android Development] Illium:
Problem

Ok,

I'm hoping the experts here have some advice! I successfully loaded the:

RUU_Bravo_H3G_UK_1.20.771.3_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.0 6.00.02_2_release_124822.exe

All good however I then found some apps were missing from the Android App Store, particulalrly ones I had already purchased, they're were now gonsky!

So I tried loading:

RUU_Bravo_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.19.707.6_Radio_32.36.00.2 8U_4.06.00.02_2_rel_124362.exe

But I keep getting "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR, no matter what I try, no getting round this error!

I even tried running through the R4 guide which strangely worked exactly as it says it would. Following the guide all the way through hasn't changed the HBOOT version or allowed me to burn any other ROMs!

I noticed my HBOOT version has changed form 0.75.0000 to 0.80.0000 (after I loaded: RUU_Bravo_H3G_UK_1.20.771.3_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4.0 6.00.02_2_release_124822.exe).

Any ideas/suggestions?
[Desire Android Development] smarti13:
recovery mode NOK

when I want to go to recovery mode (using "recovery-windows.bat"), Iv got the message:

failed to copy 'files/etc/mtab' to '/etc/mtab': Out of memory

when pushing the files

If I push files in /data .. it works but not in /etc/mtab ...

any idea ?

thanks
[Desire Android Development] kikius:
what for? except the rooting could improve my batt life, i can`t see any use for it
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
download from the rapidshare links in the first post!
[Desire Android Development] Illium:
Load officiall RUU after root

Having rooted my Desire I was able to load the official 3 RUU (UK) onto my Telstra device. However doing so changed my hboot from 0.75 to 0.80, now I'm trying to load the official Telstra RUU back & I keep getting bootloader error 140.

No matter what I try even re-doing the root doesn't allow me to flash any official RUU. I've even tried the O2 UK RUU & the Asia RUU, any ideas/suggestions?
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
It's probably because the bootloader won't let you downgrade! You will have to wait for a later version of a ROM or someone to hack the bootloader!
[Desire Android Development] smarti13:
HELPPPPPPPPPPP

it seems that my DESIRE is half rooted .....
[Desire Android Development] PiCkLeS:
Is there anyway right now that lets you flash recovery permanently?

//Niclas
[Desire Android Development] reddi:
Hey guys,

i was able to flash my new desire yesterday, but now im having a strange issue: no matter what rom i flash, i cannot get htc sync to work. It always searches for my htc sync application, but cannot find it. Tested on Windows 7 x64 and x86. Someone has the same issue? What to do?

/edit: Nevermind, uninstalling, rebooting, reinstalling HTC Sync worked fine :-)
[Desire Android Development] SENSAATION:
have the same problem
[Desire Android Development] pina_:
I rooted my desire succesfully, but I only would like to have A2SD. I already partitioned my SD-card so everything is ready. I know I can have A2SD with modaco's rom, but I would like to stick to the stock rom. So can I get A2SD seperately?
[Desire Android Development] myth1001:
+1 I'm wondering about this as well. Can App2sd work with HTC generic stock rom? Been trying for the past few hours but can't seem to get it working.:(
[Desire Android Development] reddi:
In my understanding, app2sd is just a bash script which creates symlinks from the standard internal apps dir to the sd card. Therefore you need to do two things:

- Format your SD-Card in a manner that it has the correct partition scheme for android and app2sd to work, this is simply done by booting into recovery mode and use the "format sd" option. The recovery from the r4-desire rooting package will do great

- Copy the app2sd init script to your stock rom and reflash your device OR copy the init script to your /system partition while being in recovery mode. This is needed because its currently not possible to write the /system partition while running android. The first method is done easier than the second.

Hope i helped.
[Desire Android Development] Petesky:
I have a question about the R4 method,

After running the step 1 windows bat it says to replace goldcard then navigate to the bootloader,

other guides say to switch phone off and remove from PC and restart holding the volume down button to get to to the bootloader,

its confusing me slightly anybody used this method that can help me,

just done my gold card but want to make sure before going any further
[Desire Android Development] perrytcolts:
Yeah same here, my ROM is 1.16 and im not sure if it can be rooted.

I've created a goldcard,

tried running testruu.exe

it culminates in an error 130 model id error or something along the lines of that.

Can anyone help me out please?

Im running Windows Vista 32-bit.
[Desire Android Development] reddi:
Yeah thats true, i also was confused by the diffrent strange guides out there. Forget the goldcard removing, just do reboot into your bootloader end continue with step 2. be sure to format your sdcard with "sdparted" in that recovery mode. afterwards, wipe every cache and install your rom from zip. that should be it.
[Desire Android Development] Petesky:
Ok got it done got a bit of a fright twice tho,

1st time was after wiping ,there wasnt an option to flash the update,

used the volume down key and got it,

2nd time was when it was finished and I was only seeing the white HTC screen,

but then an option appeared to restore backed up settings so now its ok,

now to attempt a2sd :eek:

lastly when I click on superuser permissions I get a blank screen ,is that right
[Desire Android Development] myth1001:
Clicking superuser permission will give you the list of apps which are given superuser permissions. It will be blank if you didn't install any apps that need superuser permission.

Goodluck with A2sd. That took me a few hours to get it sorted due to a silly mistake, by using the wrong .zip. Lol.
[Desire Android Development] No1VIPER:
Someone please help!

Can someone please help! Ive just tried doing the first rooting step and it goes fine at first but then says:

FAILED: (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)

sending 'zip' (137446 kb)... FAILED (command write failed (no such file or directory))

Rebooting to bootloader...

rebooting into bootloader... FAILED (command write failed (no such file or directory))

Step1 complete - now use the bootloader menuto enter recovery mode.

PLEASE HELP!
[Desire Android Development] myth1001:
I experienced the samething when I tried to root using Windows 7. Browsing through modaco forum for solution but still can't get past that error.

Then I decided to use Linux to root. Everything went through smoothly.

If you have Linux installed on your pc, you might want to consider continuing your rooting using Linux, at least it worked for me.
[Desire Android Development] No1VIPER:
I dont have Linux, only Windows 7. Has anyone managed to get it to work with Windows 7, or do they get this as well:

FAILED: (remote: 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately)

sending 'zip' (137446 kb)... FAILED (command write failed (no such file or directory))

Rebooting to bootloader...

rebooting into bootloader... FAILED (command write failed (no such file or directory))

Step1 complete - now use the bootloader menuto enter recovery mode.
[Desire Android Development] timmylu:
Hi, thanks for the guide! I have rooted my desire!

However, there is a question: is it possible to root the phone without flashing the rom? OR is it possible to root the phone and keep my current ROM? As I am currently using an Asian WWE rom that has full Chinese language support, I wish to keep that.

Many thanks.;)
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
view this page and scroll down to the download links, one has Chinese support!
[Desire Android Development] ady_uaic:
even if, theoretically, my device is rooted, when i want to delete an app (maps.apk) it says that cannot delete maps.apk. why? maybe it's because the app that i use it for deleting files does not have sufficient permissions? in this case, how can i use that app with superuser permissions? how can i add it in superuser?
[Desire Android Development] dazmac:
I also would like to know about the possibility of somebody helping out the Australian Desire owners. I bought mine last weekend and love the phone, but the operators ROM (Telstra) does ruin the experience.

I have no idea how to cook these ROMS, but i would dearly love someone to make one that will allow ROM 1.16.184.1 to be rooted.

Any help would be very much appreciated.
[Desire Android Development] DocRambone:
Its time to put a BIG warning in the 1st post: the current root can brick your phone pretty easily.

And lets hope a proper root is on the way :)
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Where is this information coming from? Seems to work fine for most people! Did you brick yours?
[Desire Android Development] DocRambone:
Have a look here:

http://android.modaco.com/content/h...sues-with-usb-connectivity-etc-and-root-a2sd/

And check Evil rom tread.

Looks as the root today is pretty risky.
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Ah right I remember, but this is only when applying a ROM that has A2SD as far as I am aware?
[Desire Android Development] DocRambone:
Maybe, i use a heavily stripped down cyanogen rom with a2sd without any problems (so far). But many others (to many) have semi-bricked their rooted phones, so something is fishy here, the root or a2sd maybe?
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
I'm pretty sure it is A2SD. But bricking your phone is a risk you take whenever you root or flash a ROM!
[Desire Android Development] DocRambone:
Sure, but this root has way to many bricked phones.

A big warning should be given.
[Desire Android Development] reddi:
Well, whatever you do, you can always jump back into the bootloader mode (ON + Voldown) which lets you always reflash your internal memory. So theoretically, it's not *that* easy to brick the phone actually.
[Desire Android Development] deeren:
theoretically!!!

practically, well nothing is working. even entering bootloader, flashing it, running a fresh ruu from fastboot..... nothing works. phone remains 'semi' bricked.

take a look at the number of ''semi'' briked phones on this thread.

http://android.modaco.com/content/h...sues-with-usb-connectivity-etc-and-root-a2sd/

so imho, i do agree that a big warning should be given!
[Desire Android Development] DocRambone:
And its pity Paul at modaco dont put out a big warning to, more and more desire's get bricked. Its a clear flaw in the rooting process
[Desire Android Development] rolfd:
I'd have to agree. It's time people were made aware of the risks involved... Simply stating that you do it at your own risk really isn't sufficient.
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
On a side note, we have been un-stickified :(
[Desire Android Development] hjaltih:
Is there anyone doing work to make this root more simple and risk free?

I am willing to donate to such a cause if that is the case.
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Re: [Guide]Root your HTC Desire + Mirrors - Via Modaco

I don't think its one of those things you throw money at! I've had no problem, if you make sure you follow the instructions you should be fine! If you don't want to take the risk then work out why you want to root? Both WiFi tether and a2sd are included in 2.2 android!

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Sent via the XDA Tapatalk App
[Desire Android Development] hjaltih:
Biggest reason will be the 2.2. update that I doubt will come from HTC for months and months.
[Desire Android Development] deeren:
your comments about ''follow the instructions and you should be fine '' is a bit funny. no offense please.

Majority are saying that the bricking problems are due to USB mount from recovery and Ap2sd.

well the real problem is that nearly all the custom roms comes with ap2sd; even mcr comes with ap2sd now. It is a bit odd, dont you think? "do not use ap2sd, but flash a rom with ap2sd"

Also most of them say on their thread that you can partition your sd card from recovery. isnt it? ( i know that paul said not to but still...)

so my question is what are the correct instructions? and are you sure they are correct?
[Desire Android Development] geek78:
the problem can't be an a2SD or usb mount issue : as said some of us (like me) have had a bricked desire without using a2sd or usb mount. On the past i have had this issue with a dream also.

Only one thing to do : send back the desire to HTC and get a new one ... I am happy with my new one even if it is not rooted ...
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
If you send it back bricked I'm pretty sure your warranty won't cover it.

The R1 instructions worked great for me! :) Also if you are looking for an MCR based ROM that doesn't have A2SD then have a look here :D
[Desire Android Development] geek78:
No problem with Orange ;) i have my new one for free ..
[Desire Android Development] deeren:
Hey pympster, you must be joking .showing me the one and only rom :P:P:P

anyway, i am not against rooting or anything. i infact love htc for these things. it's just that imo this technique needs further investigation. as i said, no wonder other users in the htc legend section too are having similar bricks!

Well i was just giving a small advise. i am sorry it seems to be against ur thread but it's nothing like that.

anyway, u can still return the device provided u flash the original ruu ( which wont repair the device). hence, htc would be obliged to repair or exchange it cause there is no proof u have been playing with the phone ; i mean , it still has the original spl, security is still on, bootloader is still locked, recovery img is still the stock one , rom is the stock one.

Cheers/
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Useful to know! Thanks
[Desire Android Development] brandall:
Did you mean 'brick your phone'!? Otherwise a little pessimistic!

Thanks for this thread- very useful. I'm about to take the plunge, just wish there was an Orange stock ROM kicking around so I could revert if necessary....
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
haha thanks. There is a post that has download links of all the stock ROMS including branded ones such as Orange
[Desire Android Development] brandall:
Pympster - I've searched and searched for an Orange Stock, here and other sites too, but no joy - If you've spotted one, could you please post the link!?

Cheers.
[Desire Android Development] deeren:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=677513
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Thats the link i was talking about, but no Orange rom sadly!
[Desire Android Development] sbdags:
I'm on Windows 7 and am getting the same problem - I can't get past step 1. Anyone have a solution other than install linux??
[Desire Android Development] sbdags:
Well to answer my own question - booted into the ubuntu live cd and did it all from the terminal window as per the instructions. Worked a treat and now rooted! :rolleyes: :D
[Desire Android Development] pympster:
Congrats! ;)
[Desire Android Development] w0utje:
My desire has software version 1.15.405.4 and hboot 0.75.0000

If you have a bootloader version 0.75.xxxx or below AND a current ROM of 1.15.xxx.x or below -

if you have a bootloader version 0.80.xxxx or below AND a current ROM of 1.21.xxx.x or below -

This is both true, which one is better to use?
[Desire Android Development] alias_neo:
First

Use the first one. Second is for if you have 0.80.
[Desire Android Development] w0utje:
ok thanks, I was confused because it says: or below
[Desire Android Development] Megacamz:
Hey guys, The link for the first one is broken the 0.75 one it tells to download before 0.80.

I need it to flash my desire if anyone could temporarily upload it somewhere for me? pretty please :-)

Also Is R5 safe? it only came out yesterday so i figure it wont brick my Desire considering its new.

Or email me it...

cammyj@gmail.com

thanks.
[Desire Android Development] benko286:
Ok guys, here is what I have done:

Unzip the file you downloaded to a directory, then open a command prompt / terminal window at that directory.

Turn off your HTC Desire, then turn it back on with the 'back' button held down. You'll see 'FASTBOOT' written on the screen in a red box. Connect the phone to the computer.

In the terminal window, enter either 'step1-windows.bat', './step1-mac.sh' or './step1-linux.sh' as appropriate.

And here is what I get

I haven't made goldcard since I have unlocked Desire!

Now Desire is in fastboot, what to do?

I don't want to restart it, I am afraid I won't be able to do anything than?!?
[Desire Android Development] Rc's:
Hi,

First thank you for the work of all the community, keep going on !

I just finish rooted my Desire.

OS for rooting : Windows XP 32 Bits.

I pass the step 1 --> OK

Step 2 --> NOT OK, try again then OK

BUT, ( there is always a but ) at the end of the step2 i had this message :

mount: mounting /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 on /sdcard failed: No such file or director

I just continu my rooting, instaling a new ROM ( itanium v2)

1 )I guess the root is OK, but what does that message mean ?

2 )IS my DESIRE Half Rooted ? or is it just a warning message not critical ?

3) What happen if you try to install a new ROM without rooting ?

Thanks 4 ur replies guys ( and girls ^^)
[Desire Android Development] /yce/:
what should I do now? on step2 with vista 64bit.

my phone has a pic of a red triangle and a phone.

edit: fixed it, phone is now rooted :) thx for guide.
[Desire Android Development] Rebellion_CA:
Telus HTC Desire

Does ANYONE have the Telus RUU for the HTC Desire. I would like to have it in case I need to return the phone for warranty purposes. I know there are tons of RUUs out there but I will need the Telus version for any warranty, unless someone knows a way around it and using another RUU with a special restore or Sync to bring it back to Telus stock.

I appreciate any help available!
[Desire Android Development] tonika:
My desire has radio version 5.11.05.27 and hboot 0.93.0001

how I can unroot my phone, and how do I know that I need to RUU to unroot my phone.