14/Jun r6 riskfreeroot - HTC Desire rooting guide - now with HBOOT 0.80 and OS to 1.21 support

[Guest Paul]

Tried running as administrator?

I only tried on 32 bit Windows... *shrug*

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[Guest Torrente]

Same problem for me, at the end of step1...

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

I can't root it...

[Guest Emmepi]

Obv tried, same results...

Are u still working on another (easier) way to root Desire ?

[Guest Bol2riz]

Desire is rooted now thanks again !

Do I need to reboot once or can I directly apply my finger licking good backed rom?

Is the recovery mode fully fonctionnal like it is on hero ?

[Guest erriko]

Desire is rooted now thanks again !

Do I need to reboot once or can I directly apply my finger licking good backed rom?

Is the recovery mode fully fonctionnal like it is on hero ?

As you can see in the first post:

The root process will NOT...

* enable you to flash your device with a custom recovery image that can be launched easily by just holding down the volume down button when powering on

* enable you to have write access to the /system partition in normal use of the device

so the answer is no. You can not have a friendly recovery at the moment. You have to launch the recovery from your pc and terminal each time you need it.

[Guest Bol2riz]

As you can see in the first post:

The root process will NOT...

* enable you to flash your device with a custom recovery image that can be launched easily by just holding down the volume down button when powering on

* enable you to have write access to the /system partition in normal use of the device

so the answer is no. You can not have a friendly recovery at the moment. You have to launch the recovery from your pc and terminal each time you need it.

Oops ! too much excited. Sorry...

[Guest abc27]

Both the download and the mirror links are dead. They redirect to www.modaco.com

Is there a torrent available?

[Guest Paul]

They referrer check - disable noscript, adblock or try a different browser.

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[Guest moran679]

how do I know if I need a goldcard?

and if I don't need one, what steps do I need to skip or what do I need to do instead?

and - can I format the microSD using the desire, or do I have to use an external device?

[Guest abc27]

Ah, got it downloading now. Thanks.

[Guest Sh@dy]

Tested with 2 different computers, both running Seven Ultimate x64...

Can Seven x64 be the cause of my problems ?

I've rooted my Desire with same windows, so it shouldn't be the cause...

[Guest abc27]

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

sending 'zip' (137446 KB)... FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

Rebooting to bootloader...

rebooting into bootloader... FAILED (command write failed (No such file or direc

tory))

Step 1 complete - now use the bootloader menu to enter recovery mode.

To do this, press the power button, wait a few seconds, then use the volume keys

and power button to select the RECOVERY option.

I'm assuming it didn't work =/

Is it safe to try the R3 method or has anything been changed on the phone?

Is it safe to unplug my phone? Has anything happened?

Edited May 4, 2010 by abc27

[Guest jasup]

big help plz

ive tried to root but after the HBOOT / RECOVERY i have a red triangle

[Guest Paul]

That's normal.

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[Guest abc27]

I'm assuming it didn't work =/

Is it safe to try the R3 method or has anything been changed on the phone?

Is it safe to unplug my phone? Has anything happened?

Anyone know what that error means? Has anything been changed on my phone or can I attempt the R3 method. Can I unplug the phone? It's displaying a silver HTC logo now on the screen with nothing else?

Edited May 4, 2010 by abc27

[Guest abc27]

Anybody? I'm getting a bit anxious and worried. Can I unplug the phone and try the R3 method or what do I do?

[Guest Paul]

abc27, I'm not familiar with that error, but it doesn't sound like it's doing anything now so you should be safe to unplug...

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[Guest jdouce]

guys who cant get it to work on win 7... use an unbuntu live or a bootable usb drive with unbuntu

[Guest abc27]

abc27, I'm not familiar with that error, but it doesn't sound like it's doing anything now so you should be safe to unplug...

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Ok i've unplugged the usb now and the silver HTC logo has gone and now there is the the screen which lists the HBOOT version e.t.c. but the only option available is RUU

Any ideas?

Restart or what?

[Guest Paul]

Yes, start again!

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[Guest abc27]

Sorry for my apparent noobiness :P but the phone isn't turning off by holding the power button. I've tried to click on RUU aswell and it does nothing.

Pull out the battery?

[Guest Paul]

Yeah...

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[Guest Deadstar]

Rooting the Desire following this guide and installalling a Cyanogen rom will void my warranty?

Rooting and only installing app2sd on the original unbrand Desire rom will void my warranty too?

Is it possible to reverse the ROOT and return the Desire in the warranty??

[Guest abc27]

Yeah...

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No ill effect whatsoever, sorry for being such a nuisance with the question asking!

I'm gonna try the R3 method now.

[Guest Dugh]

Hey, Paul! Thanks for this awesome guide :-)

Do you know any good apps to install on my phone now? I've already got Apps2SD

Thanks