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[MistaJae]

Hi All,

I am now on my 3rd Android handset in 6 months (started with T-Mobile Pulse, then HTC Hero (branded G2) now HTC Desire). If it wasnt for Modaco (& XDA) I would probably have an iPhone now

Ok, so I managed to root my 1st 2 devices and install MCR's quite easily (with the modaco guides ), but I am really confused with the Desire!

I have an unbranded Desire with HBOOT 0.80 and rom 1.21.405.2 but all these guides and 'gold card' things are really confusing me. Rooting my G2 & Pulse didn't require anything like this. I've read through most pages of the guides and just seem to get more confused.

My questions are as follows:

1) Is creating a 'gold card' essential to rooting my unbranded Desire?
2) After rooting, Is the 'green' recovery permanently installed (for switching roms, wiping etc)?
3) What else do I need to be aware of before attempting to root?

I would really appreciate any help as I can't wait to have r3.1 installed!!!

Thanks in advance  

[EddyOS]

1. No (it says in the guide)
2. It can be, but I don't
3. I'd say use the TinyCore method to root as it's more 'failsafe' than Windows (but that's just my opinion)

[MistaJae]

EddyOS, on Jun 29 2010, 14:26, said:

1. No (it says in the guide)
2. It can be, but I don't
3. I'd say use the TinyCore method to root as it's more 'failsafe' than Windows (but that's just my opinion)

Thanks for the fast response! I didn't think a gold card was needed but it is the 1st step in the guide:
The guide

Follow through these steps, one by one and at the end of it you'll have a rooted Desire with the latest ROM.

Note: This process will wipe your device and there is currently no option to backup your device ROM before you start.

    * Make your microSD card into a goldcard by following these instructions (it's a good idea to back up the contents of your card first!).
    * Unzip the file you downloaded to a directory, then open a command prompt / terminal window at that directory.
    * Copy the 'update.zip' file to your microSD. Do NOT rename it.
    * 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.
    * Navigate to the 'BOOTLOADER' and then 'RECOVERY' option on the menu, using the volume buttons to move and the power button to select.
    * When a black screen appears with a red triangle, press and hold 'Volume Up' then tap 'Power'.
    * Your device should now be at the 'recovery' screen. Select the 'wipe data/factory reset' option, then select the option to 'Apply sdcard:update.zip'. This will take a little while, so go make a nice cup of tea. When the flash has finished, reboot, and you are DONE! smile.gif

Sorry if I'm being stupid, but I don't have an 'update.zip' file. Where do I start using the guide from???
Also, can TinyCore run as a virtual machine on my Mac??

[EddyOS]

Pre-requisites

In order to complete this guide, you need the following...

    * a HTC Desire wink.gif
    * a computer running Windows (32 bit recommended, some users have reported issues with x64), OSX or Linux
    * a microUSB cable
    * a microSD card (to be made into a 'goldcard' - only necessary if your device is an operator supplied device)
    * the downloads below
    * balls of steel (actually, I just made that up) tongue.gif

Missed that bit did ya?

The update.zip is part of the package you have to download to root your handset

Edited by EddyOS, 29 June 2010 - 03:42 PM.

[hensk]

EddyOS, on Jun 29 2010, 17:41, said:

Pre-requisites

In order to complete this guide, you need the following...

    * a HTC Desire wink.gif
    * a computer running Windows (32 bit recommended, some users have reported issues with x64), OSX or Linux
    * a microUSB cable
    * a microSD card (to be made into a 'goldcard' - only necessary if your device is an operator supplied device)
    * the downloads below
    * balls of steel (actually, I just made that up) tongue.gif

Missed that bit did ya?

The update.zip is part of the package you have to download to root your handset

Eddy he has unbranded Desire,he dont need "goldcard" issue

[EddyOS]

I know, that's what I was highlighting!!! He was quoting the main guide and missed the bit saying you only need it if branded...maybe you should read all the posts

lol

[hensk]

EddyOS, on Jun 29 2010, 17:51, said:

I know, that's what I was highlighting!!! He was quoting the main guide and missed the bit saying you only need it if branded...maybe you should read all the posts

lol

10ks m8,now I prepair for new root of my desire -  with workin Modaco frf85 ROM & _Recorder_fix
I`ll also read quide

[MistaJae]

Thanks EddyOS & hensk! You were both right.

I was being a bit stupid! I didn't unzip the original file to find the 'update.zip' inside... d'oh!!! I also didnt pay enough attention to that part of the guide. Guess I'm just too excited as I now have my Desire (still got my Hero just in case).

I'm going to try & root it tonight when I can concentrate properly!

Thanks again  

[hensk]

MistaJae, on Jun 29 2010, 18:01, said:

Thanks EddyOS & hensk! You were both right.

I was being a bit stupid! I didn't unzip the original file to find the 'update.zip' inside... d'oh!!! I also didnt pay enough attention to that part of the guide. Guess I'm just too excited as I now have my Desire (still got my Hero just in case).

I'm going to try & root it tonight when I can concentrate properly!

Thanks again  

not stupid dude ,just careful
I`m also with toy from 500€

[tonyep]

Some unbranded Desire still do need a gold card. If you do get an error 42 while doing step 1, then you need it. It happened for mine and some others even though it was unbranded.

[MistaJae]

Ok, so I've had my 1st attempt and failed!

I followed the steps all the way to the last one.

When I got into recovery i got the message 'E:cant open /cache/recovery/command'. I can wipe the device but if i try to install the 'update.zip' i get the message 'E:signature verification failed' then 'installation aborted'

When I reboot the phone it works as normal but im not sure what went wrong???

Does this mean I need a 'gold card'?

[EddyOS]

you will get that 'E:cant open /cache/recovery/command' at first, you then hold vol up and press power and it shuld then install the update file - or is that where you're stuck?

if so, try this update.zip - it's the one I use...

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[MistaJae]

EddyOS, on Jun 29 2010, 20:44, said:

you will get that 'E:cant open /cache/recovery/command' at first, you then hold vol up and press power and it shuld then install the update file - or is that where you're stuck?

if so, try this update.zip - it's the one I use...

Thanks EddyOS. When i selected 'apply update.zip' it gave me the error. Holding the vol up button when selecting it seems to have worked! I now have a black screen with 2 green circular arrows, and another arrow between them pointing down to a pic of the desire. I take it this means it is installing so I'm off to make a cup of tea!

If this works the next step is r3.1... (then the long process of titanium backup restoring my hero apps)

btw, I haven't used your update.zip but thank you anyway.

I will report back shortly.....

[EddyOS]

thats ok, yeah the vol up and power is what you do on the red ! screen

you then flash the rootedupdate.zip (or whatever ROM you are gonna use) and once done reboot and away you go!!

[MistaJae]

SUCCESS!!!!!!

After a bit of sweating (mcr3.1 wouldnt install as I downloaded an incomplete file which was only 125mb), I'm now using MCR 3.1. HAPPY DAYS!

The process wasnt anywhere near as hard as I thought and I didnt need a gold card.

Funny thing though... after installing mcr3.1, I put my 8gb SD card (from my hero) into the desire and rebooted. When it booted, all my apps were ALREADY installed    I only used titanium backup to restore each apps settings. That saved me a lot of time, but is this normal?

A big thanks to EddyOS & hensk for your input (and of course the legend that is Paul).

[redroom]

MistaJae, on Jun 30 2010, 09:32, said:

SUCCESS!!!!!!

After a bit of sweating (mcr3.1 wouldnt install as I downloaded an incomplete file which was only 125mb), I'm now using MCR 3.1. HAPPY DAYS!

The process wasnt anywhere near as hard as I thought and I didnt need a gold card.

Funny thing though... after installing mcr3.1, I put my 8gb SD card (from my hero) into the desire and rebooted. When it booted, all my apps were ALREADY installed    I only used titanium backup to restore each apps settings. That saved me a lot of time, but is this normal?

A big thanks to EddyOS & hensk for your input (and of course the legend that is Paul).

When I was trying to root my Desire the file I downloaded was also 125MB and I also got the same error. Donwloaded it again and it worked. The Mirror file from MCR3.1 worked for me.
Have fun with your rooted desire!