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Root [how to]unlock,install recovery,and root with htcdev

you can use xp 64,or ubuntu(if you allready have adb and fastboot working),but im afraid youll have to do the whole process,still,as its needed to unlock the bootloader. att's code is only unlocking the sim card,so you can use it on other networks. :)
 
Thanks for the quick answer. I got hung up at adb devices not showing serial number. Will continue since experience is a great teacher (most of the time) I'm only wanting to root and upgrade to a stable tweaked version of a rom thats supposed to be of AT&T stock rom. Much appreciation for all the hard work you guys do. Also I don't think my phone has sync installed for proper drivers, and I tried to download from HTC but that failed. If I'm correct I see at the end of this post there is alternate link for drivers, so i will try that if thats correct. Thanks again
 
First time posting, usually never need to as I try to follow instructions to a T in all walkthroughs.

I don't know if I'm having a problem, or not. Last night I achieved pink UNLOCKED status in my recovery (hold volume down after turning on) menu with relative ease using the HTC Dev/Token method. This did NOT turn my S-On to S-Off, which I didn't expect it to.

My main qualm is I don't want to get into anything too advanced when this is my only smartphone in the house. I'm trying to use just normal stock for my phone, but with (I guess it's called) "superuser" access to allow me to delete lots of bloatware.

What is the "step-by-step" way of doing this?
The following is my phones information from the recovery:

TELUS Branded HTC Desire HD

*** UNLOCKED ***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011, 14:28:19

Basically, as I've said, I'm just looking to be able to delete and uninstall the nasty bloatware Telus provided me with this version of DHD (including SoundHound, Twitter, etc). If it's the exact same steps to flash a new ROM, I'd love to be able to do that, but as of right now, I'm just looking to have superuser (if it's called that) access.

Thanks!
 
i would prolly suggest following the OP post directions(your already unlocked so technically you can skip that) and use the "temporary recovery" directions in section 2. use the temporary recovery to flash superuser files.

also make a backup of your completely stock,unmodified rom.

from there,you can use any of several apps to delete or freeze bloatware. id recomend to freeze files first,and do so in stages,launching the temporary recovery periodically and making backup. i personally use titanium backup paid version,but there are also "my backup pro" and others if you search the market for "bloat freezer" :)

hopefully that answers your questions.
 
boomerrang said:
What's the best app or way to backup my stock rom, since I can't use Titanium. Thanks
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The PD98IMG_ace_recovery_ext_4.zip file in the first post has a backup, I used it following scotty85's instructions above.

Thank you so much scotty85, I successfully installed the temp recovery and now I have superuser access. Finally my phones battery wont drain from 100% to 20% by the end of the day.
 
I get this and I'm stuck now :/
C:\mini adb>fastboot boot ace_recovery_ext_4.img
< waiting for device >
downloading 'boot.img'... OKAY [ 1.156s]
booting... FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.156s
 
TheMithellin said:
I get this and I'm stuck now :/
C:\mini adb>fastboot boot ace_recovery_ext_4.img
< waiting for device >
downloading 'boot.img'... OKAY [ 1.156s]
booting... FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.156s
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Sounds like you are not unlocked. What is the information on your hboot screen ? or you are in hboot mode, not fastboot
 
Sorry for the trouble, I was a right idiot!
I followed ALL the steps in the HTCdev, including number 14 which said IF you want to relock you do bla bla bla.
Anyways I'm way ahead now stuck on a different part, but I'll post about that on the other thread that I'm on, the one where you have to do ALOT of typing in cmd.
Thanks!
 
Well holy crap: Finally I found a detailed, step-by-step don't-leave-anything-out in-plain-english guide to installing a ROM on the DHD! :D

I've been looking for this for two weeks over on XDA. Pleading with people to direct my to something I can understand. Getting nothing but guides that assume the user knows how to do all the steps. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

You Win a Cookie - YouTube
 
Hello, I'm another noob who's stuck. I managed to unlock my phone, and get to the part where I'm supposed to check my MD5, but this pops up:

c:\mini-adb_vigor>md5sums ace_recovery_4.img

MD5sums 1.2 freeware for Win9x/ME/NT/2000/XP+
Copyright (C) 2001-2005 Jem Berkes - PC-Tools.Net: Tools and utilities for Windows, Unix/Linux, DOS
Type md5sums -h for help

[Path] / filename MD5 sum
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Error: Unable to read file/directory ace_recovery_4.img

I put it in the mimi-adb folder like I supposed to, so I don't understand this. Should I just go ahead and try to flash anyway? Thank you for helping.

Nevermind. I have a much bigger problem I'll put in another thread
 
My htc desire hd has been crashed...
Cyanogenmod 10.1 was installed on it, and it won't boot anymore.
Now my question is... how can if fix it?

i tried to install another rom, tried stock rooted rom, stuck at black screen after htc splash came up.
 
are you still s on? if so,you prolly need to flash a boot image right after flashing the rom. the boot image for cm and stock will defiantely not be compatible.

if doing a full wipe,clean rom install and flash boot image doesnt make the phone boot,prolly you will need to relock and run an ruu. :)
 
I am s-on yes.

It's a few months ago i had to perform the exact same steps, i just need a mind refreshener i think... Ohh and when i type "adb devices" there's no device attached, but that could be because my device has no working image on it?
 
yordy2010 said:
I am s-on yes.

It's a few months ago i had to perform the exact same steps, i just need a mind refreshener i think... Ohh and when i type "adb devices" there's no device attached, but that could be because my device has no working image on it?
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that is correct. the phone needs to be booted to a working OS to use adb xxx commands.

what you will need to do:
-find the boot image inside a copy of your rom download(good practice not to mess with the one you will actually flash)
-place it inside your adb/fastboot folder
-boot to recovery. wipe,flash rom
-boot phone to fastboot(youll see fastboot usb on the screen)
-open cmd window
-flash boot iamge:
fastboot flash boot imagename.img

i.e.,image named simply "boot"
fastboot flash boot boot.img

then try and reboot.

was that the refresher you needed? :)
 
I tried it with the stock rom, but when i rebooted into fastboot after the rom flash, i still cannot connect to the device through "adb devices"







Thanks! my problem is solved =D Running stock again now :)
 
yordy2010 said:
I tried it with the stock rom, but when i rebooted into fastboot after the rom flash, i still cannot connect to the device through &quot;adb devices&quot;
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No,you will not be able to use adb commands. You can check connectivity with fastboot devices
 
I have an HTC Inspire 4G and went through the entire first step without a problem. When I get to step 2 to flash the recovery, I do not get the serial number in my command box. What am I missing? I have a screen shot of my box, but where I am a new user it will not let me add it.


Edit: I am now past the serial number problem and am stuck at the step after. The step with the ace_recovery_ext_4.img...not recognized as an internal or external command.
 
mrsball08 said:
I have an HTC Inspire 4G and went through the entire first step without a problem. When I get to step 2 to flash the recovery, I do not get the serial number in my command box. What am I missing? I have a screen shot of my box, but where I am a new user it will not let me add it.


Edit: I am now past the serial number problem and am stuck at the step after. The step with the ace_recovery_ext_4.img...not recognized as an internal or external command.
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i am not sure what step youre refering to. if you copy and paste the contents of your code box,it will be easier to help you.

to copy the code in the box:
-right click
-click mark
-higlight everything you want to copy in white
-hit enter, or right click
-paste in your reply as you normally would(right click,then paste,or control v)
 
scotty85 said:
i am not sure what step youre refering to. if you copy and paste the contents of your code box,it will be easier to help you.

to copy the code in the box:
-right click
-click mark
-higlight everything you want to copy in white
-hit enter, or right click
-paste in your reply as you normally would(right click,then paste,or control v)
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C:\android>md5sums ace_recovery_ext_4.img
'md5sums' is not recognized as an internal or external command,
operable program or batch file.
 
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