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Root WARNING - Do Not Use ROM Manager!!!

Rastaman-FB said:
please read the thread i linked a few posts back. you will need to do what is on there.
doing an RUU will not fix the usb/sdcard brick
also the error you are getting is either because you are using an aftermarket cable or your usb port is underpowered (try using a different port that is deffo usb2)
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Rastaman-FB

I cannot use pb99img.zip
when i go to hboot, it detected pb99img.zip and the bar appeared in top-right side
After the bar completed,

It said CID incorrect!
update failed

Here is my phone's info.
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.93.001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNW0101
RADIO-5.10.05.23

IMG_2473.JPG


IMG_2474.JPG


What should i do?
My phone is work, but it cannot detect sd card and receive signal very bad.

So sorry, I have tried my best to read the previous post. But i still don't know what i should do... Sorry again
 
Rastaman-FB said:
again read what i said, you cannot do any of that to fix your issue, you have a usb/sdcard brick
you get cid errors also because you dont have a gold card but forget about that. you need to do the usb brick fix as described in that thread
http://androidforums.com/desire-all-things-root/379550-nandroid-backup-wiped-everything.html

do not use the mtd0.zip in that i attached as its for o2
you will need to get one for the carrier you are on
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A big big big thank you to you, Rastaman-FB!!
Thanks a lot!
I fixed my problem now. My phone can read sd card and connect to PC via USB cable finally. I flashed custom ROM to my phone.
I am so happy with that.

The following threads helped me a lot :
[Guide]USB Brick Fix
http://androidforums.com/desire-tips-tricks/365476-guide-usb-brick-fix.html
Nandroid backup wiped everything
http://androidforums.com/desire-all-things-root/379550-nandroid-backup-wiped-everything.html
[FAQ] ADB and FASTBOOT for Windows
http://androidforums.com/desire-all...boot-windows-updated-1st-june-2011-a.html#”3”
 
If i want to flash the other rom or apps, What should i be aware of or be careful?
Any custom ROM can u recommend to me such as beginner?
 
lampk111 said:
If i want to flash the other rom or apps, What should i be aware of or be careful?
Any custom ROM can u recommend to me such as beginner?
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i cant recommend roms as they are subjective, each to his own

just make sure you dont use rom manager for anything

make a nandroid backup of your device as it is using recovery (only boot via voldown+power and not rom manager)
keep a copy of your mtd0.img file for safety but it probably will not happen again.
other than that have fun
 
Rastaman-FB said:
i cant recommend roms as they are subjective, each to his own

just make sure you dont use rom manager for anything

make a nandroid backup of your device as it is using recovery (only boot via voldown+power and not rom manager)
keep a copy of your mtd0.img file for safety but it probably will not happen again.
other than that have fun
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okok...or else can you provide some rom for me choose?
I have saved my mtd0.img file!
Thanks you again !
 
the majority of us here are on aosp roms, ie GV, oxygen, redux or CM, generally faster, leaner and better battery life.
 
Errm, I kinda read this too late, I downloaded ROM Manager v4.3.3.0 and clicked on "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" Now under it, it says:
"Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 2.5.0.7"
"Latest Recovery: ClockworkMod 2.5.0.7"

Then I clicked on "Backup Current ROM" and it did its thing for like 10 minutes and now its rebooted and fine.

My Question is, do I have to uninstall ROM manager or something? As you said its bad?

Thanks
 
I would, think you got lucky. Get into the habit of doing things like backups from recovery, alot safer and just as easy.
 
Indeed. Don't rely on a Nandorid backup made via ROM Manager. Just boot into recovery and do a new backup. Takes about 10 min.
 
The first rule of ROM Manager is:
Do not use ROM manager

The second rule of ROM manager is:
Do NOT use ROM manager
 
Tweet by @clockworkmod

Desire and Desire CDMA users: I have just switched you to real flashing rather than fakeflash. You will need to S-OFF. with unrevoked.
 
Aye, if you know about it. But the unrevoked site still gives you a download of unrevoked, not revolutionary (which is still beta).

I do wonder though - RM to use permanent rather than fake flash sounds good, but needing S-Off implies replacing the existing permanent recovery (or else why would you need it?). I think I'll still pass...
 
I prefer the manual approach to be honest. as good as ROM manager was for us at the begining, I think now it just encourages people to be lazy
 
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