Hi, I have an Orange HTC Hero straight out of the box which I want to put MoDaCo 3.0 on. I am running through the helpful How-To guide but am stuck at the very beginning. Basically I need to know whether I have to downgrade the Hero so it can be rooted.
Here is what I posted on MoDaCo forums. I am sorry to repeat post but I don't want to break anything LOL
"Hi I just got my Hero out of its box ready to put MoDaCo 3.0 on it following the How-To guide.
The first part of the guide says "If you have Firmware 2.73.x.x. OR HIGHER, you MUST DOWNGRADE FIRST (this typically applies to Orange handsets)
To check your firmware, do the following :
Start Settings
Click About Phone
Check the Kernel Version"
My Kernel Version is apparently 2.6.27-a5504199
My build version is 1.76.61.3 146733 CL#46012 release-keys
Software version is 1.0.0.A6288
Based on this do I need to downgrade in order to root?"
Thanks guys
Hi byakkotai, i did not downgrade my htc hero but able to root/backup/flash crom. i fail to make my goldcard , maybe my sd card cannot make goldcard.
so i juz try rooting & was able to & i go to recovery img & backup my hero & flash modaco crom.
Its the build version you have to look at.
I did do a HTC update to the new build 2.73.xx.x and then I got really stuck, so I think you 1.76 looks good, you can double check if there is any problems around that build, but I don't think so.
If you'r not sure about the build no. Look here @ downgrade guide from theunlockers.com.
If you want a way so simple you can't do wrong follow the one click root guide from theunlockr.com.
Best Regards
Fraction
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Hello All,
I'm new to desire and android.
My HTC Desire works with version 2.1-update 1.
I know that v2.2 is available and I activated the automatic update but I did not get any notifications for the new version 2.2!
I checked for update manually but I got a message that my phone is up to date!
Well, I made some search online to know how to get the 2.2 on my phone. I found some ppl says that I need to do "WIPE" to my phone before installing the new froyo 2.2! but what is meant by WIPE? how could I do Wipe?
Also, how could I get the new version 2.2? do you have any direct link for this version? after downloading the version on my computer, how could I install it to my desire? I'll appreciate the detailed steps
Also I found some ppl talking about "root" and "ROM"!! what does that mean?
do I need to do root, rom?
All what I want is to know how to update my 2.1 to 2.2 without loosing the HTC sense. I forgot to tel you that my current version supports the Arabic language and the English language read and write. so I need the Froyo version that supports both languages.
Thank you for your patience and you help will be appreciated
Go to Settings>About phone>Software information and post up the 'Software version'
We'll go from there, but if you're on 2.29.405.5 then you're already on 2.2 and the latest version too
You just need to check out the rom development section. From there on you start reading. There are a lot of tutorials in that section.
At first you won't know what everything meanes, but if you read it, you will understand.
Just don't do anything that you don't understand, that will save you a lot of problems.
And yes if you want to flash a custom rom you need root and you can get root by unrevoked.
Hello guys im new to this so please be wise. i dont know nothing on how to debrand or flash. i have DHD on tmobile Uk.. its not network locked. but its tmobile branded.. and there is alota tmobile S###T which i dont want in my phone.
Android : 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.75.110.2
How do i flash official DHD rom of an unbranded phone on my tmobile branded phone to get my phone unbranded?? Please on what i need to do ?? just a recall i donno much about these things.. so please a little detail reply will be really appreciated.
Thanks alot guys..
Leather|Face said:
Hello guys im new to this so please be wise. i dont know nothing on how to debrand or flash. i have DHD on tmobile Uk.. its not network locked. but its tmobile branded.. and there is alota tmobile S###T which i dont want in my phone.
Android : 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.75.110.2
How do i flash official DHD rom of an unbranded phone on my tmobile branded phone to get my phone unbranded?? Please on what i need to do ?? just a recall i donno much about these things.. so please a little detail reply will be really appreciated.
Thanks alot guys..
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you could try and make a goldcard and flash a generic rom, apart from that there is not much you can do, you cant root the 1.75 roms yet
ok then how do i go with the goldcard thing? btw what is a goldcard exactly ?
use search pls..there are many threads about that in the Developement Thread.
btw, mine is also tmobile branded. there are some apps ok, and the startscreen..who cares
i wouldnt install an official rom..warranty is gone and fota doesnt work as easy as now. (yeah you can flash back the stock one...)
just my 2 cents
DN41
DN41 said:
use search pls..there are many threads about that in the Developement Thread.
btw, mine is also tmobile branded. there are some apps ok, and the startscreen..who cares
i wouldnt install an official rom..warranty is gone and fota doesnt work as easy as now. (yeah you can flash back the stock one...)
just my 2 cents
DN41
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Man tmobile makes the phone run a bit slow ( talking about fastboot).. takes 2.5 sec on official rom,, takes a minute on branded rom.
Leather|Face said:
Hello guys im new to this so please be wise. i dont know nothing on how to debrand or flash. i have DHD on tmobile Uk.. its not network locked. but its tmobile branded.. and there is alota tmobile S###T which i dont want in my phone.
Android : 2.2.1
Software Number: 1.75.110.2
How do i flash official DHD rom of an unbranded phone on my tmobile branded phone to get my phone unbranded?? Please on what i need to do ?? just a recall i donno much about these things.. so please a little detail reply will be really appreciated.
Thanks alot guys..
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Leather|Face said:
Man tmobile makes the phone run a bit slow ( talking about fastboot).. takes 2.5 sec on official rom,, takes a minute on branded rom.
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I'm in the same position as Leather|Face. I know almost nothing about rooting/flashing a phone or gold cards. I also have a DHD with T-Mobile UK but want to get rid of all the branded stuff (especially the boot screen which makes booting the device take around a minute !!).
I have tried searching these forums for a solution but due to the fact I don't exactly know what I'm looking for it is quite difficult. I see a lot of "ROMs" on here for download, I don't know which one I need or if I need one at all, nor do I know how to install them. There seems to be a LOT of help guides for this kind of thing for the HTC Desire, but not the HTC Desire HD - probably because it's a lot newer, or not? This is the way I understand the process, please correct me if I'm wrong and point me in the right direction to complete these tasks;
1. First step would be to "root" my phone, which I believe gives me admin/superuser priveleges, and that's all it does right? I don't know how to do this.
2. Next I need to find the correct ROM, which would be the stock ROM for HTC Desire HD (don't know where to find this either, tried searching). Does this ROM include the unbranded version of HTC Sense UI etc, or am I on the wrong tracks?
3. Install the stock ROM, which I believe is more commonly referred to as "Flashing a ROM", is this correct? I don't know how to do this either.
As you can see from above, I have limited understanding of the process, and what I think I understand may be completely incorrect anyway! I want to find a guide to get back the stock DHD Android/Sense UI, ideally with explanations for a newbie telling me WHY I am doing specific tasks and how they affect my phone etc.
I'll be thankful for any help
mcfc4eva said:
I'm in the same position as Leather|Face. I know almost nothing about rooting/flashing a phone or gold cards. I also have a DHD with T-Mobile UK but want to get rid of all the branded stuff (especially the boot screen which makes booting the device take around a minute !!).
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1. First step would be to "root" my phone, which I believe gives me admin/superuser priveleges, and that's all it does right? I don't know how to do this.
2. Next I need to find the correct ROM, which would be the stock ROM for HTC Desire HD (don't know where to find this either, tried searching). Does this ROM include the unbranded version of HTC Sense UI etc, or am I on the wrong tracks?
3. Install the stock ROM, which I believe is more commonly referred to as "Flashing a ROM", is this correct? I don't know how to do this either.
As you can see from above, I have limited understanding of the process, and what I think I understand may be completely incorrect anyway! I want to find a guide to get back the stock DHD Android/Sense UI, ideally with explanations for a newbie telling me WHY I am doing specific tasks and how they affect my phone etc.
I'll be thankful for any help
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1. No, first step if you *really* want to do this is to look at how you downgrade from 1.7x to 1.32 (I think, check elsewhere).
2. HTC ROMs, the stock version, are just that. Networks add their stuff to customise it and that's what you're stuck with right now. I don't know which you'll need unfortunately, I'm on T-Mobile with the DHD but I got one before they were available on the site to everyone and it has no branding at all. The ROMs are RUU - ROM Update Utility but I don't think you can just flash stock over a T-Mobile branded version.
3. If you don't know how to flash a ROM then you're going to have to learn how by reading lots of threads and asking careful questions.
I can't give you links because I don't know how to go from branded to stock, I only know what I need to for my phone. I was in the middle of typing out what I think you need to do but I got stuck due to the stock ROM. I don't know if the downgrade process will work or not, and if it does work I don't know if that's downgrading to a stock ROM. I'm sorry I've just added more confusion
Suffice to say you'll need at least this information...
How to downgrade from branded to stock HTC firmware
One-click root tool at some point
Possibly / probably an install of the Android SDK to use ADB commands, not sure on this but I have it already from my G1 days.
Information on which is the stock EU or UK ROM version (RUUs remember?)
The search isn't handy when you don't know what you're looking for but hopefully this will give you somewhere to start.
Thats strange, my DHD is from T-Mobile and has no branding on it whatsoever.
right..you cant really call it fastboot on tmobile rom.
dont you think we could claim them for "doing" that? they sell the dhd with the spec "fastboot"..so its limited in its features..
DN41
Moondod said:
Thats strange, my DHD is from T-Mobile and has no branding on it whatsoever.
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thats because you bought DHD is the 1st batch of tmobile... after that all are branded..
I'll save you some time & effort...
How to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
How to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
How to get S-OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
How to flash latest radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
An excellent custom ROM based on stock but with major improvements (worth rooting just for this!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
I couldn't find a link to a rooted stock ROM but see here if you really do want to stay with stock and still have root (no reason to do this though as the ROM above will totally blow it away):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885996
Be sure to read all instructions and FAQs in each thread as they do explain everything about each process. If you do get stuck please ask any questions in the relevant threads for a quicker response and to reduce clutter.
Have fun!
CitizenLee said:
I'll save you some time & effort...
How to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
How to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
How to get S-OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
How to flash latest radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
An excellent custom ROM based on stock but with major improvements (worth rooting just for this!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
I couldn't find a link to a rooted stock ROM but see here if you really do want to stay with stock and still have root (no reason to do this though as the ROM above will totally blow it away):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885996
Be sure to read all instructions and FAQs in each thread as they do explain everything about each process. If you do get stuck please ask any questions in the relevant threads for a quicker response and to reduce clutter.
Have fun!
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THANKS ALOT DUDE,, YOUR A LIFE SAVER..
You're welcome mate, but all credit to the people who created the threads. I just used my excellent copy and paste skills
CitizenLee said:
You're welcome mate, but all credit to the people who created the threads. I just used my excellent copy and paste skills
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OO yeah man.. thanks to a realy hard work of those guys who made it possible.
btw is colors, battery life and performance realy faster in Android Revolution 2.0.6 ?
Leather|Face said:
OO yeah man.. thanks to a realy hard work of those guys who made it possible.
btw is colors, battery life and performance realy faster in Android Revolution 2.0.6 ?
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Dunno about colours but battery life and overall speed and performance are way better than stock
I was in the exact same position Dutch vodafone branded 1.75 softwareversion. I somehow managed to create a goldcard, downgrade, root my device and then S-OFF. I used the provided tutorials in the Android development section. Before that I just read alot untill I convinced myself I could do it. After that I used generic 1.72 RUU.exe via pc to flash my DHD. My device is now unbranded. Creating the goldcard was the hardest part, pay attention as you need to write mmc2/mmc2 instead of mmc1/mmc somewhere in the process.
CitizenLee said:
Dunno about colours but battery life and overall speed and performance are way better than stock
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Sounds odd but i have decided to go with the generic htc rom... so i downgrade, i root, then s-off.. but do i still flash the latest radio or after s-off i just flash the unbranded rom ?
CitizenLee said:
I'll save you some time & effort...
How to downgrade:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
How to root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
How to get S-OFF:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=855403
How to flash latest radio:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896597
An excellent custom ROM based on stock but with major improvements (worth rooting just for this!):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=840040
I couldn't find a link to a rooted stock ROM but see here if you really do want to stay with stock and still have root (no reason to do this though as the ROM above will totally blow it away):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=885996
Be sure to read all instructions and FAQs in each thread as they do explain everything about each process. If you do get stuck please ask any questions in the relevant threads for a quicker response and to reduce clutter.
Have fun!
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I was just about to start the first process above (downgrading) when I noticed my current Build number = "1.39.110.1 CL278886 release-keys". Now I don't know what most of that means, but in the downgrading forum it says this;
System requirements:
Desire HD with build number 1.72 or higher
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Does this mean I don't need to downgrade? Is my current build number 1.39?
Regards,
--Mike
Yeah man
EDIT: This was a reponse to LeatherFace's question Android Revolution having Sense UI. My forum view must have tripped out
MAkS1 said:
I was in the exact same position Dutch vodafone branded 1.75 softwareversion. I somehow managed to create a goldcard, downgrade, root my device and then S-OFF. I used the provided tutorials in the Android development section. Before that I just read alot untill I convinced myself I could do it. After that I used generic 1.72 RUU.exe via pc to flash my DHD. My device is now unbranded. Creating the goldcard was the hardest part, pay attention as you need to write mmc2/mmc2 instead of mmc1/mmc somewhere in the process.
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dude did you flash radio or something?? or not. i need to be clear cuz im going to unbrand my DHD tonight
Can someone explain the names of these phones and softwares please.Im hoping to root mine and stick a better rom on it but I dont know where to start due to these names etc.
some info on mine
2.2.1
build is 1.75.351.2
software is 1.75.351.2
fatr1ch1e said:
Can someone explain the names of these phones and softwares please.Im hoping to root mine and stick a better rom on it but I dont know where to start due to these names etc.
some info on mine
2.2.1
build is 1.75.351.2
software is 1.75.351.2
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hi!!!and welcome!
i recommend to you that read about it in the ANDROID DEVELOPMENT FORUM in this order you can find it in the XDA BROWSER, okay?
1-how to DOWNGRADE and root my dhd...
2-how to do a RADIO S-OFF, ENG OFF,& SUPERCID
3-How to flash a new recovery (clockworkmod)CWM
4-in this step you must to select a rom for flash into your phone
but this is soo personal thing..every people wants different features and things of the different roms i recommend that you taste a lot... COREDROID LEEDROID, ANDROID REVOLUTION HD,MIUI, CYANOGENMOD7, are cool customized roms to try.
then... you can flash new kernel...new radio....
look at for this in "dhd radio thread" or diferent threads of kernels in android development forum.
2.2.1 means that you have "froyo android version" and 1.75 is the number of the build...
ready atention.. you must to downgrade since 1.75 to 1.32 for you can root your device...because your device is actualized via OTA since 2.2 to 2.2.1
for instructions on rooting your phone go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905003
Now on 1.32, rooted, S-off and eng-off and supercid as well
just installed clockword also so now time to try a few roms
fatr1ch1e said:
Now on 1.32, rooted, S-off and eng-off and supercid as well
just installed clockword also so now time to try a few roms
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Please if this post seems to you to be useful do click in thanks button, do not cost anything...
Hey, I´ve used the search tool, but couldn´t find anything.
I would like to Root my HTC Desire HD, so I can Install the new Android Revolution 6.x (Android 2.3.5 with Sense 3.0 )
My Phone is currently running:
Android 2.3.3
Sense 2.1
Baseband Version 12.54.60.25U_26.09.04.11_M2
Kernel Version 2.6.35.10
Build Number 2.50.405.2
Software Number 2.50.405.2
My Phone has no branding!
Is rooting possible for me?
Can Someone please help me?
I am totaly new to rooting, so I would appreciate a step by step tutorial.
That makes two of looking for the same information, any help out there please
YES rooting is possible.
I rooted my Dhd about two weeks ago and all went well.
I spent about a week reading lots of different sites. All using different methods in the end I used a guide on driphter.com
Forum > Everything Android > HTC Desire HD/Inspire 4G > General Discussion > [GUIDE] Downgrade, Root, Radio & Eng S-OFF DHD/Inspire 4G in 9 Steps
if your unbranded you can skip the goldcard step.
i also had to download the PD98IMG using my phone and move it to the root (not in any folder) of the sd card using astro
the only other step i changed was to install visionary+ from blackmart alpha (google it. Its a blackmarket market) the install from the toolkit didn't work for me.
JSL is very good/quick to answer questions on that fourm.
Hope this helps.
What do I need S-Off for?
What does it do?
Thanks for the Help, Ill try it out...
(I hope I dont brick my phone)
voltron2k11 said:
What do I need S-Off for?
What does it do?
Thanks for the Help, Ill try it out...
(I hope I dont brick my phone)
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You need s-off to flash new roms its an added security HTC add.
I think it stands for security off but i'm not 100% sure if anyone wants to correct me/let mr know please do.
I can´t download the ToolKit
Something seems to be wrong with the .zip file...
Any other way?
What you guys need to do is read, and follow closely, all of the information contained in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079108
I hope it answers all (or at least most) of your questions.
Hi voltron2k11
voltron2k11 said:
I can´t download the ToolKit
Something seems to be wrong with the .zip file...
Any other way?
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Could it be your Antivirus is killing the download? check to see if it is being held in Quarantine.
Take Care
TheQuest
I couldn´t find the mistake on my computer, so I just downloaded it with my phone ^^ ... Everything Else Went totally easy ^^
(I was a bit nervous ... I really love my Phone )
But I can now enjoy the amazing ROMs from the brilliant xda devs...and never have to wait for an update from htc again!
(htc should really thing about getting some of you guys !!!!)
Thanks for the Help with the threads
Hi,
I have a HTC Desire HD which I would like to root and flash with new software, as HTC is not providing the newest available software versions for download.
I have searched a lot on the forum, and also found several forum articles, but I am new to performing these steps for root and flash, so I am looking for a more detailed step by step guide... as it seems to be easy to forget something, when looking at all the information on for example this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231450
I have been told by an experienced developer that I need to do this:
1. Root S-Off + Eng SOff
2. Then install ROM Manager - and install all from there
But I have no clue how to do this root and steps for the rest as well.
I think that I would like to try this flash = BinDroid RUNMED2.5 V1.6 FINAL
from this link = http://xda.bindroid.com/custom-rom/runmed25.html
But how I root the phone and what else steps I need to do in what order is difficult to understand from the example link mentioned.
Are anyone of you able to provide me with a NOOB instruction step by step guide which explain in detail step 1, step 2, step 3 etc. - as I am afraid to destroy / crash my phone if I do not do it the exact correct way?!
Thanks a million in advance for your help!
Cheers,
Osukido
Read this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25497205
Edit: use the ace hack kit to root your phone.
But before you try to root, read the effin manual 20 times - seriously. Once you are done reading it, read it a few more times. Seriously.
Then you can perform the steps in the link.
Sent from a dream.
Osukido said:
Hi,
I have a HTC Desire HD which I would like to root and flash with new software, as HTC is not providing the newest available software versions for download.
I have searched a lot on the forum, and also found several forum articles, but I am new to performing these steps for root and flash, so I am looking for a more detailed step by step guide... as it seems to be easy to forget something, when looking at all the information on for example this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231450
I have been told by an experienced developer that I need to do this:
1. Root S-Off + Eng SOff
2. Then install ROM Manager - and install all from there
But I have no clue how to do this root and steps for the rest as well.
I think that I would like to try this flash = BinDroid RUNMED2.5 V1.6 FINAL
from this link = http://xda.bindroid.com/custom-rom/runmed25.html
But how I root the phone and what else steps I need to do in what order is difficult to understand from the example link mentioned.
Are anyone of you able to provide me with a NOOB instruction step by step guide which explain in detail step 1, step 2, step 3 etc. - as I am afraid to destroy / crash my phone if I do not do it the exact correct way?!
Thanks a million in advance for your help!
Cheers,
Osukido
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DON'T FLASH ENG S-OFF, if your phone was shipped with gingerbread. You will mess the bootloader. You don't need it anyway....for rooting and S-OFF use the Hack Kit, that is the only game in town...
glevitan said:
DON'T FLASH ENG S-OFF, if your phone was shipped with gingerbread. You will mess the bootloader. You don't need it anyway....for rooting and S-OFF use the Hack Kit, that is the only game in town...
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This... ^^^^^
Hi All,
I read the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=25497205 - but it explain what to do with a rooted phone.
Mine is not rooted yet, and the steps are not NOOB enough for me, and I cannot find link to the effin manual or step by step how to root and flash.
Is both the "BinDroid RUNMED2.5 V1.6 FINAL" - and Kernel download files from this link needed - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1231450 - or where do I find detailed step by step instructions.
I saw this description = "Perfect instructions are in the first post of the ROM thread"... but I do not know which post is the first in which ROM thread etc.
See... I am a clear NOOB, and need very detailed description on where to find information. Sorry mates.
Cheers,
Osukido
By the way - then my HTC Desire HD has these specs:
Android 2.3.5
HTC-Sence 3.0
Software number 3.12.405.1
Kernel system 2.6.35.10-g931a37e [email protected] #1
Baseband version 12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Versionnumber 3.12.405.1 CL199157 release-keys
Browser version WebKit/533.1
Thanks in advance.
Cheers,
Osukido
First, before you root your phone read and then read again. If you can't find the first post, well.... It's hard to put it nicely.
The first post of a thread will be the 1st post
It is the first page of a thread.
To root, use the ace advanced kit (which has a manual that explains how to use it called "the effin manual). It is easy to use, but at the same time you need to understand it. It was designed to make you get accostumed to reading. You will find almost any question you have right here on xda. It will be easier to search for a question using your computer instead of the xda app on your phone.
If this is still too difficult, ask a friend to help you - two heads are better than one.
One more thing. DO NOT FLASH A ROM FROM A DIFFERENT PHONE. STAY IN THE DESIRE HD FORUM.
There are a few roms where you need to install the previous version before installing the latest version.
Your first link took me no where.
You do not need those scripts. You can use them if you want.
Sorry if this is confusing, just woke up from a nap after a long night of drinking
Sent from a dream.
How to Root HTC Desire HD