Hi, I installed VillainRome 10.3.0 and now I keep getting errors and cant make or receive calls, so for now I would just like to roll my phone back to 1.5.
How can I do this?
I tried the home + back button thing, but it just resets the 2.1 that's on here..
Sorry I'm quite a n00b at this so any help would be appreciated
Hi
i was using BeHero (actualy my girlfriend did) after a while the device was very slow and wanted to return to 1.5
for me it was quite a pain to return to the original. on my PC i found an old nandroid backup (1.73) but was unable to restore that with RA-revovery 1.6 so i downgraded that to 1.5 again through adb
then i was able to restore the old backup
from that backup i upgraded to 2.73
when the phone got internet (wifi or 3G) the first part anounced itself and was installed very quickly
my girlfriend is happy with 1.5+ (a pitty for some lack of features) i hope HTC will real ota the update soon
Just use one of the RUUs on the first post to get everything back.
RUU didn't work from Behero 1.3.2, "error 170 unable to connect"
willumpie82 said:
RUU didn't work from Behero 1.3.2, "error 170 unable to connect"
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Same for me from Cronos 1.7.1
hi ok, so I got the RUU from shipped-roms:
RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.66_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
but when I try running it it says conection error and wont go on
what am I doing wrong?
Make sure you have HTC sync installed.other than that search Google how to extract Android rom.zip from ruu the link to a blog will tell you how then fastboot flash the system and boot
If you update to VR 10.3.3 you will most likely get rid of the problem you are having. The VR team push updates out extremely quickly. You should check the VR site out more (and join the IRC channel they have, people can help you solve issues there)
Hi all tx for the advice.. I really need my phone during the day so I had to act quickly lol
I ended up flushing with:
HeroDroid07-signed.zip
Everything is running smoothly now and its working great
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hi ok, so I got the RUU from shipped-roms:
RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.66_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe
but when I try running it it says conection error and wont go on
what am I doing wrong?
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I´ve the same problem, but i installed htc-synk on my old lapptop with Win XP, then all worked Ok.
Hero_RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.6_R_WWE_release_signed_NoDriver.exe + OTA from HTC
Moved as not Android Development.
I think i worked it out
when i got the connection error i did the following:
a. make shure you download the correct RUU installer from your local HTC website
b. get the Android SDK tools
c. make sure your phone is charged (beyond 51%)
1. run RUU installer and continu until you got the error, don't click OK yet
1. go to temp folder (win7: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\Temp\)
2. copy the files HTC RUU extracted (some wierd folder name, sort on date/time) to a safe place
3. in the RUU folder, replace the adb and its DLL with the one from the SDK tools
4. start RUU from the new folder.
5. it should be fine now
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Have some hardware problems with my phone (screen live its own life, I can control it form 1 cm away from the screen). And want to put everything back (so unroot it, and put original rom back. So I can send it in for repair.
Does anyone know who to do this?
check this http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/03/how-to-unroot-the-htc-hero/
They are also in [ROM] Official HTC Hero RUU ROM + Radio Links
Plus there are a few others there that aren't listed on the other link given.
Thnx! But when I do this, i get an error message saying:
Error [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR
The rom update Utility cannot update you Android phone.
Please get teh correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
What should i do?
What ROM version have you got at the moment? Which ROM are you trying to install?
Are you trying to put on an older ROM than you currently have?
You should be able to put the same or a newer ROM on. That error message is usually received when ppl are trying to downgrade *I THINK*.
Use HEROIMG.ZIP
I believe the easiest solution to your problem is the following:
- Run RUU update on your computer
- After the installer starts, and before it completes, search at your local temp directories for a file named "rom.zip"
- Copy it, this is your actual rom
- Rename it to HEROIMG.zip and put it in SD root
- Restart your hero while keeping Volume Down button pressed
- The bootloader will start and should normally find the HEROIMG and flash it
Done!
Good luck!
PS: I believe this process is written elsewhere in the forums but could not trace it at the moment.
gtsek said:
I believe the easiest solution to your problem is the following:
- Run RUU update on your computer
- After the installer starts, and before it completes, search at your local temp directories for a file named "rom.zip"
- Copy it, this is your actual rom
- Rename it to HEROIMG.zip and put it in SD root
- Restart your hero while keeping Volume Down button pressed
- The bootloader will start and should normally find the HEROIMG and flash it
Done!
Good luck!
PS: I believe this process is written elsewhere in the forums but could not trace it at the moment.
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I think that will only work on an unlocked SPL, but as they are getting,.....
thedutchie said:
Error [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR
The rom update Utility cannot update you Android phone.
Please get teh correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
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....I dont think it will work,... Worth a try though if trying the same ROM version .exe fails.
Indeed it does not work. I get the error saying:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Atm I am using Villian 5.5.0
So if I understand correctly I have to wait till there is a 2.1 update for the Hero before I can go back to a official HTC rom?
Oh,... Your already running a custom ROM?
What network are you on? Which .exe file did you try out?
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Oh,... Your already running a custom ROM?
What network are you on? Which .exe file did you try out?
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Yes, Villian 5.5.0 (a 2.1 rom)
Vodafone
RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_1.76.405.1_R3_WWE_release_signed_ NoDriver.exe
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I just downloaded a RUU from htc.com/nl/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=671&news_id=254
and it seems to be working
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It works
Strange wasn't working the first time i tried it :S But hey so thnx guys
WAHEY!!!!!
At last.
Hi
I have just recieved a new HTC Hero on contract with 3. I am relatively new to ROMs and radios etc. I just had a few questions with regards to the hero ?
I only have an internet allowance of 512mb, will this be enough for the phone ? Are there any free programs which can track this ?
I want to change to the latest 2.1 Rom but I am unsure if this ROM is faster than the current 1.5 ROM. What would you recommend is the fastest and most stable 2.1 ROM for the hero ?
Does the 2.1 ROM use more battery power than the 1.5 ROM ?
If I were to change the ROM would I be able to make a backup of the "out fo the box" ROM. I know I have a lot of questions and most likely a few more to follow but any feedback is appreciated.
Regards,
Riyaz
riyaz_7 said:
Hi
I have just recieved a new HTC Hero on contract with 3. I am relatively new to ROMs and radios etc. I just had a few questions with regards to the hero ?
I only have an internet allowance of 512mb, will this be enough for the phone ? Are there any free programs which can track this ?
I want to change to the latest 2.1 Rom but I am unsure if this ROM is faster than the current 1.5 ROM. What would you recommend is the fastest and most stable 2.1 ROM for the hero ?
Does the 2.1 ROM use more battery power than the 1.5 ROM ?
If I were to change the ROM would I be able to make a backup of the "out fo the box" ROM. I know I have a lot of questions and most likely a few more to follow but any feedback is appreciated.
Regards,
Riyaz
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OK. 2.1 ROMs are miles better
Battery life should be a bit better. You make a nandroid backup if you want to store your current config.
There are apps to track data usage in the market (free). Droidwall (on custom ROM) will let you control what apps get internet access.
If you ever needed to restore to box condition, you could run your nandroid restore, or just use a goldcard and 3 UK RUU
HTH
512 meg will usually be enough provided you dont sit there on youtube all month, or use tethering and download substantial amounts. Make sure it connects to Wifi when it can. I have 500mb and while it seems little I've never had a problem.
I rooted a 3 uk hero the other day. Massive issues with it. I was on 2.73.771.73 or something and I had to make a goldcard, then downgrade to something else, then install flashrec, then flash a new recovery then flash a rom. Horrible to find the drivers etc needed to downgrade though. I needed to change them to "My HTC" drivers for HTC Sync and bootloader. Using 64 bit win 7 by the way.
I appreciate the feedback guys. I have done some more reading and I think I want to install VillainROM 12. Just a few more questions before I attempt to have a go !
Is the goldcard method the best way to root the hero ?
Once it is rooted, would it be relatively easy to return to the original 3 uk rom ? (How would I create a backup of this ?)
To install this ROM am I correct in assuming I would need to root the phone. As my phone is on the 3 UK network, it is running android 1.5. I am unsure of which radio is installed, and hence would you recommend updating the radio to:
"update-hero-radio-63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14-signed.zip" ? (I think this is the most up to date radio for the hero).
I know some of these questions are probably common knowledge but I am new to this so please bear with me.
Riyaz
riyaz_7 said:
I appreciate the feedback guys. I have done some more reading and I think I want to install VillainROM 12. Just a few more questions before I attempt to have a go !
Is the goldcard method the best way to root the hero ?
Once it is rooted, would it be relatively easy to return to the original 3 uk rom ? (How would I create a backup of this ?)
To install this ROM am I correct in assuming I would need to root the phone. As my phone is on the 3 UK network, it is running android 1.5. I am unsure of which radio is installed, and hence would you recommend updating the radio to:
"update-hero-radio-63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14-signed.zip" ? (I think this is the most up to date radio for the hero).
I know some of these questions are probably common knowledge but I am new to this so please bear with me.
Riyaz
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I've rooted my hero on 3. i'm using that radio and VR12.
First off, I used a goldcard to to downgrade then flash the recovery then you can do what you like. Ive not tried going back to stock though.
Good luck.
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I've rooted my hero on 3. i'm using that radio and VR12.
First off, I used a goldcard to to downgrade then flash the recovery then you can do what you like. Ive not tried going back to stock though.
Good luck.
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Just wondering is VR12 a quick ROM or is superhero 2.0 quicker ?
hi
cuurent rom is better . wait for new upgrade to froyo 2.2 . otherwise you can do cutom rom
thanks
Thank you very much for the support guys. I have done a bit more reading and I think I have it figured out but before I start just wanted to confirm the process in case I miss something out or the order is incorrect. This is the process I plan on using:
1. Backup the phone using nandroid and save folder on to PC
2. Goldcard procedure. Setup SDK, create the goldcard.
3. Downgrade using this goldcard to 2.73.405.5
4. Install AmonRa's (v1.6.2) Hero recovery image (Am I correct in thinking there is a new recovery image out ? Which one should I use ?)
5. Load VR12 and reboot
6. Update the radio to 63.18.55.06PU_6.35.15.14. This bit scares me as I think this may potentially brick the handset !
7. Reboot phone and hopefully should have rooted hero with VR12 and latest radio.
Is this order correct ? Any tips ?
I will be using Windows 7 32 bit, do I need to install any extra driver's ?
Many thanks
Riyaz
You have it summed up correctly (assuming you're currently running v1.5 of android).
To answer a few of your questions/worries
Yes there is a new version of AmonRA's recovery. May as well use it. Seems fine to me. v1.7.0.1 (i think)
The radio will be fine. It's only an issue if you pull the battery whilst its going (user error) or you have a sprint cdma hero (user error).
Tips - install the latest version of HTC Sync v3.0.5387 from here first. This will ensure the correct drivers are installed. If you get an error whilst downgrading just update the drivers in windows to those installed with HTC Sync (HTC folder on C drive) and run the update again and all will work. That is perfectly normal and happens to some (probably most) users.
Enjoy.
Hi
I installed the HTC Sync in that link but when I try to connect it says this software is only for devices which are running 2.1.
Any ideas ? I cannot set-up ADB without syncing the phone. I hate windows 7 !
Doesn't matter - just need the drivers. Nothing else
Thanks I will continue tonight. Just another question about backing up the original rom on the phone. Am I correct in assuming I need to switch the phone off, turn back on and hold power button and home key and it boots into recovery mode I think. I do not see an option to create a backup. I do however get a cache error. Any idea's ? Am I doing something wrong ? Can I create a backup image via this method ?
Any idea's ?
Apprecuate the feedback guys.
You haven't got a custom recovery image on the phone yet. What part of the process are you trying to do?
Hi
Sorry I just re read my post and it is not very clear. I am referring to the first step of making a backup. If i want to make a backup of the original ROM on the phone (the three ROM), how would I go about making a full backup incase anything goes wrong whilst I am trying to root the phone ? What I am trying to say is I want to have abackup incase I get it wrong whilst rooting.
Apologies for the questions.
You'll have to read up on that. I don't think there is an easy to follow guide. Check out the nandroid details with a quick google search. Personally i've never bothered with this part of the process because as long as there is a 3 network rru exe file (check htc's website) then you can always go back (obviously losing your personal settings). When you run the rru it removes everything you have done and sets the phone back to the state it arrived in.
If you do do it then please make a simple to follow guide for others.
Am I correct in thinking that if anything were to go wrong during the rooting process, I can still restore the phone via a 3 network rru exe file (all be it loosing my settings). Just in case I do make a mistake, how would I go about restoring the phone ? Would I simply place the RUU file on an SD card and then run the RUU file ? How would I run the RUU file ?
I have looked on the HTC website and cannot seem to find this RUU file for a hero on the 3 network. Does anyone have this RUU file and would they be kind enough to forward it on to me or a link to the RUU ?
Thank you guys for being so patient. I know I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer !
http://www.htc.com/uk/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=283&cat=2&dl_id=840
That should be the 3UK rru file. I would recommend keeping a copy just in case. You just run the file from any windows PC and it will do its stuff.
You are correct in your deductions and sharp enough
Hi
Just an update guys, I have managed to create a goldcard but I cannot get HTC sync to work with Windows 7. I tried to follow the advice provided but it just states Windows has picked the best driver for this. I am tearing my hair out !
Any ideas on how to sync htc hero running 1.5 cupcake with windows 7 ultimate ?
Regards
Which version of HTC Sync are you running?
Hey all,
I have a Hero on 3 UK network and since the stupid network dont seem to be releasing any updates for it, I want to root it and manually put 2.1/2.2 on there.
Problem is, NONE of the guides on how to flash it work.
Here's what I've tried so far:
Goldcard method - I have succesfully created a goldcard using a Kingston 1GB card (tested on a Desire and works). Trying to downgrade to the stock HTC ROM using HTC's RUU gives me error 140 (bootloader version error).
Rooting the phone - Phone is all hooked up to ADB, can poll it for information etc. Tried to boot it into a recovery image but get an error saying the following: "downloading 'boot.img'... FAILED (remote: not allow)"
Alternate rooting method - So I found out ROM version 2.73 or whatever it is has some kind of extra security on it. The guides are advising me to download flashrec.apk and install on phone to backup then flash the recovery sector of the phone. This doesnt work. I can neither backup nor apply the recovery images. Even if I override the backup part, it still wont work Just gives me yet another error.
Seems that my Hero is locked down with some impossible to break security. Anyone else having the same difficulty with Three UK? If so are there any other ways you guys may have come up with to root/flash your phone? I'm getting really pissed off with it and am probably going to do an insurance job on it if I cant flash it.
FYI, this phone has not been updated since August 2009. Everything on it is stock from Three UK.
Versions (if you think it's useful):
Firmware: 1.5
Build: 2.73.771.62
Baseband (radio): 63.18.55.06IU_6.35.08.22
Kernel: 2.6.27-430d1aea
Any help I shall be most grateful for!!
Follow my newbie guide. Should talk you through it step by step.
The bootloader error is probably a driver thing. Update your HTC Sync and it should update the drivers.
Sorry, just noticed the thread got moved, my mistake.
Anyone able to shed any more light on it?
I followed the noobie guide and it didnt work. I have the latest version of HTC Sync installed.
Insurance job looking more likely.
Still with error 140? Did you update the driver in fastboot / bootloader mode?
Alternatively try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726118
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Still with error 140? Did you update the driver in fastboot / bootloader mode?
Alternatively try this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=726118
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Which one is your noobie thread mate? I followed several threads off this forum all claiming to be noobie. TBH, they were all pretty straight forward enough, and worked when I helped my mate flash his Desire.
Min can be found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253 (it's also in my signature )
Ok yeah, I'll just go over the points in your guide then explain how it failed...
Using Flashrec to backup and apply a recovery image...
Flashrec simply doesnt work on my phone (have tried about 3 different versions, including the very latest which is 1.13). No functions work. Cant even use the bypass backup button (hidden button to the right of backup button). That section ended there for me.
Goldcard method...
No matter what RUU I try to downgrade to, it does not work. Keep getting error 140 (incorrect bootloader version). The goldcard I made definitely works as we used the same one to downgrade my mates Desire today.
I found some other guides, which looked like they might help as they go a bit further, but ultimately every time I try and actually do something, it gets blocked, access denied or some other error.
Flashrec won't work if you're on the wrong version of android (i.e. not downgraded using goldcard).
Goldcard is fine it is most likely your drivers in your bootloader mode that are wrong - check them first.
Drivers were ok. I managed to downgrade using a newer version of the stock HTC ROM after scouring these forums for hours.
So in short... ALL GOOD.
Only problem I have now is that there is no manual update option on eclair (1.5). The 2.1 FOTA updates attempted to download before I setup the WiFi and now it wont come back.
If you want to stay official then you can put the month forward a few and the update should show up again.
Surely the point of this was to get root and a custom rom though no?
The point was actually to get Droid 2.1 'cos 3Uk are dragging their heels big time, but now opens up the options of loading custom ROM's.
TBH I'm happy just to have 2.1. Eclair was doing my head in with all its bugs.
Thanks for the tip with the date - it worked!
i wounder if you did it or not ? cuz o have the same demmn problem with my hero G2 touch t-mobile nothing work for me i try all methods i think last solution is to bring a big hummer and break it as i like (
Fellow 3 UK Hero Owner
I'd just like to add how angry I was when the 2.1 update failed to show up. The Goldcard method worked perfectly for me, then I looked at custom ROMs. I currently run Gingerbread and I have to say, not only is it SUPER fast and smooth but its way less buggy than the stock Hero ROMs.
I'm with the Cronos crew. To get the latest ROM, search for cronosproject (.org) and click forums. (cant post link because i haven't posted 8 times )
Seriously, you wont regret it
best way to fix this is...... make sure u have a file manager, download universal androot to your computer and then to your phone install through file manger and root phone then once rooted install rec image with rom manager from market.....there you go its rooted now follow my guide to flash custom roms properly and to root phones....
mayb its ur android version
may i please know it i can surely help you
Hello Everyone
I know, there are many How-To's and ways to achieve what I want. unfortunately non of those I tried have worked.
My goal. I want to unroot my Hero, to send it back to RMA, because the usb controller is not working. And this is the second biggest Problem atm.
All the How-To's to unroot the device an install the original RUU or at least most of them include the use of the USB function. (creating a gold card 4 example or flashing a different bootloader)
To the USB Controller. It is hopeless. I tried everything. I even set up a Linux VM but where ever I plug it in, the system won't recognise my hero. They don't even recognise something.
Lucky me, the Hero is still able to charge the battery.
*****
Ok lets give some details on the actual situation.
I'm able to boot to HBOOT/Fastboot (volume down)
I'm able to boot to Clockwork Mod Recovery 2.5.0.7 (home)
Right now, it's restoring the system to FroydVillain 1.7.1, because i formated the boot partition (After 5 hours, I was tired and did one big mistake)
> The restore worked. I have my old System again.
What I tried to do
1. I downloaded the actual RUU, ran it, got the rom.zip out of it.
2. Booted into Clockwork Mod and tried to install from zip, where i got [Error Message 1]
3. Renamed the rom to update.zip and tried to install toe "normal" way. Also got the same [Error Message 1]
4. Renamed the rom into HEROIMG.zip, ran HBOOT which checks the zip and led me to [Error Message 2]
Error Message 1
Code:
-- Installing: SDCARD:rom.zip
Finding update package ...
Opeing update package...
E:Can't open /sdcard/rom.zip (bad)
Installation aborted
Error Message 2
Code:
SD Checking...
Loading...[HERODIAG.zip]
No image!
Loading...[HERODIA3.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[HERODIA2.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[HERODIAG.nbh]
No image or wrong image!
Loading...[HEROIMG.zip] // takes about 3 minutes...
Checking HEROIMG.zip // takes about 1 minute...
Main Verion is older!
Update Fail!
I downloaded the actual Hero RUU three times from the website, in case something went wrong while dl.
I got an older RUU from a xda thread and tried it with tis one.
I am not able to create a goldcard, because you have to connect the phone via usb to a computer.
Well Any help is much appreciated.
Regards
mae`
Hey,
really sh*tty that usb ain't working..
having trouble from time to time myself, got a suggestion for ya though
1) find yourself a rom that is very close to a stock rom (suggesting stock WWE,
as can be found on this forum, mr bang, stock wwe rooted)
http://www.romraid.com/paul/hero/upd...5.5-signed.zip (maybe an option)
2) make sure it doesn't have a customized kernel (or flash the stock one )
3) make sure it doesn't have apps2sd
4) use universal androot => UNROOT
5) delete busybox from your phone
guess this should get as close as it can be to a stock sense rom
(meaning unrooted and minor customizations
grtz, [email protected]
Hey mattnmd
Thank you for the hints!
Actually I could not download the ROM because the link seems "wrong" but it pointed me in the right direction.
I found e repacked Stock ROM (1.5) which I was able to flash.
So... My base system is ok for the moment. BUT my recovery is not
There is still clockworkmod recovery installed and it won't let me install updates.
Now in the next step I need a way to flash a different recovery (the original) without the use of USB.
androot does work. btw =)
Thanks a lot
mae` said:
Now in the next step I need a way to flash a different recovery (the original) without the use of USB.
Thanks a lot
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np man, but here i can't help
never got the problem
grtz
Put the Hero like stock without USB
Is there a solution for this already?!! I've exactly the same problem - USB doesn't works, not even for charge! And I need to make it stock-alike in order to send it to warranty. I managed to install the stock ROM but still, there's the AmonRa Bootloader installed... I created a goldcard without USB using this: w ww.mikesouthby.co.uk/2010/08/htc-desire-creating-goldcard-using-mac-or-linux/
but, when I try to apply the HEROIMG.zip trough Hboot, it says "Main version is older"
What am I missing?! Is the installed radio too recent for the stock image I'm trying to install?!
I have no solution jet. But I'll write as soon as I see a way.
_________________________
HTC Desire S - xda app
Worked for me!!!
Well, I found a way to solve my problem! I needed to put my GSM Hero as stock as possible (without root/custom ROMS/AmonRa/etc) without USB... The only solution, as far as I've read is to flash using a GoldCard the zip file from the RUU *.exe from HTC. I manage to create the GoldenCard without USB but when I tried to flash, it would say "Main Version is Older" after checking the HEROIMG.zip . It finally worked when I used this particular RUU version: RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.38_WWE_release_signed_No Driver.exe from XDA thread #559622. Give it a try
Finally done
Hey dusturn
You are my (HTC) Hero
I just made the goldcard, and installed the new/old image (2.73.405.38) The Device got the old cupcake 1.5 on it and I was not able to get into recovery anymore!
It finally seems to be ok! Thank you very much!
dusturn said:
Well, I found a way to solve my problem! I needed to put my GSM Hero as stock as possible (without root/custom ROMS/AmonRa/etc) without USB... The only solution, as far as I've read is to flash using a GoldCard the zip file from the RUU *.exe from HTC. I manage to create the GoldenCard without USB but when I tried to flash, it would say "Main Version is Older" after checking the HEROIMG.zip . It finally worked when I used this particular RUU version: RUU_Hero_HTC_WWE_2.73.405.38_WWE_release_signed_No Driver.exe from XDA thread #559622. Give it a try
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How did you make goldcard without USB? I have the same problem but cannot find a solution.
Hi Guys,
Long-time listener, first-time caller..
I have a feeling I’ve broken my HTC One X+ [enrc2b] (UK Vodafone running CM10.2) due to a bad upgrade.
I had Cyanogen 10.2 installed and have been happily using and updating it via the built in CM update tool.
I went from stable to nightly a couple months ago and have never found any major issues so continued to use nightlies.
On Sunday (12th Jan) a new CM update was made available and I went through the usual process without really looking closely at the update. The update was for CM11. (Shouldn't matter? I've flashed new boot.img's before when required).
The update downloaded so the phone rebooted and went to flash, but failed halfway through due to a corrupt download.
I’m not sure if it was the file on the CM servers or if the download simply corrupted but I’ve never seen a similar issue and didn’t interrupt the update so I’m guessing it was a bad file uploaded for the update.
This is where it gets messy.
I had removed the previous update files so there are none available in the /cmupdate/ folder other than the CM11 version. If I had kept just one I wouldn't be in this situation (lesson learnt!).
My phone DOES NOT have USB debugging turned on, therefore I am not able to use ADB to push files to the device. Is there anyway to send files to the phone without using ADB. I'm pretty familiar with fastboot but can only flash recovery/boot using fastboot (?).
I’ve tried flashing the stock recovery so I can use the RUU for Vodafone UK but the RUU flsah fails. I’ve re-locked the bootloader and have the stock recovery but I get an error when using the RUU.
The RUU is v1.14 and my phone has v1.17 (from CM) so I suspect this is the problem as the version needs to be greater than the current?
The error from the RUU is related to the bootloader (error 140). I’ve tried a couple different versions of RUU such as a Europe one with v1.17 but it throws the wrong region code error when trying to flash.
I don’t have a nandriod back up. I thought I had done when I originally unlocked and rooted the phone. Turns out that it didn’t work.
I have downloaded a couple nandriods that I think would work but because I don’t have ADB working I can’t push the files to the device anyway.
I have CWM recovery installed again now, after the failed RUU update, and a version of hboot (that’ll check when I get home). I think it’s 1.400?
So, is my phone save-able, or is it now a paperweight. Any and all help appreciated.
A lot of the posts relating to fixing similar issues assume you have ADB/USB debug available, and I don’t! I have done a lot of reading over the past couple of days but am no closer to resolving this.
In case it helps, I can grab the zips from the RUU temp folder but wouldn't know how to flash them (does it need ADB?).
Can anyone help?
max3o6 said:
Hi Guys,
Long-time listener, first-time caller..
I have a feeling I’ve broken my HTC One X+ [enrc2b] (UK Vodafone running CM10.2) due to a bad upgrade.
I had Cyanogen 10.2 installed and have been happily using and updating it via the built in CM update tool.
I went from stable to nightly a couple months ago and have never found any major issues so continued to use nightlies.
On Sunday (12th Jan) a new CM update was made available and I went through the usual process without really looking closely at the update. The update was for CM11. (Shouldn't matter? I've flashed new boot.img's before when required).
The update downloaded so the phone rebooted and went to flash, but failed halfway through due to a corrupt download.
I’m not sure if it was the file on the CM servers or if the download simply corrupted but I’ve never seen a similar issue and didn’t interrupt the update so I’m guessing it was a bad file uploaded for the update.
This is where it gets messy.
I had removed the previous update files so there are none available in the /cmupdate/ folder other than the CM11 version. If I had kept just one I wouldn't be in this situation (lesson learnt!).
My phone DOES NOT have USB debugging turned on, therefore I am not able to use ADB to push files to the device. Is there anyway to send files to the phone without using ADB. I'm pretty familiar with fastboot but can only flash recovery/boot using fastboot (?).
I’ve tried flashing the stock recovery so I can use the RUU for Vodafone UK but the RUU flsah fails. I’ve re-locked the bootloader and have the stock recovery but I get an error when using the RUU.
The RUU is v1.14 and my phone has v1.17 (from CM) so I suspect this is the problem as the version needs to be greater than the current?
The error from the RUU is related to the bootloader (error 140). I’ve tried a couple different versions of RUU such as a Europe one with v1.17 but it throws the wrong region code error when trying to flash.
I don’t have a nandriod back up. I thought I had done when I originally unlocked and rooted the phone. Turns out that it didn’t work.
I have downloaded a couple nandriods that I think would work but because I don’t have ADB working I can’t push the files to the device anyway.
I have CWM recovery installed again now, after the failed RUU update, and a version of hboot (that’ll check when I get home). I think it’s 1.400?
So, is my phone save-able, or is it now a paperweight. Any and all help appreciated.
A lot of the posts relating to fixing similar issues assume you have ADB/USB debug available, and I don’t! I have done a lot of reading over the past couple of days but am no closer to resolving this.
In case it helps, I can grab the zips from the RUU temp folder but wouldn't know how to flash them (does it need ADB?).
Can anyone help?
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the phone when on recovery doesn't need the USB debugging to be turned on....
if u had installed the proper drivers u will be able to see ur phone as on recovery.....
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the phone when on recovery doesn't need the USB debugging to be turned on....
if u had installed the proper drivers u will be able to see ur phone as on recovery.....
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Hmm, ok thanks. Maybe I need to reinstall ADB drivers. The HTC USB drivers work ok (fastboot usb is fine) and I do have ADB installed but having meddled with it (reinstalled ADB) I should try pushing again I guess.
Thanks, will try when when home! :good:
ADB without USB debugging turn on
Now sorted!
ADB works when the phone is in recovery, not in hboot. Dur.
Thanks!