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[Q] No USB functionality, including USB Fastboot

My HTC Desire has no USB functionality at all, including USB Fastboot. It's also got no root access. There's no known reason why this occured.
Similar forum threads suggest that USB functions can be restored if I revert to the stock RUU image. It's possible that an update has been the cause of this problem.
I've tried to install the base ROM - RUU, but because I have Hboot 0.93 I have to downgrade, but can't do that because there is no existing root access and I don't have ClockWorksMod recovery installed to get around the signature verifications.
The device boots up and operates fine (even the SD Card). I have to charge the battery using my partner's phone and can't do any data transfers. I'm running Android 2.2, Radio 32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27, Hboot 0.93
I'm beginning to think that the motherboard has somehow been fried and can no longer supprt the USB part of it.
Any ideas would be most helpful. Thanks heaps

As you are unrooted, you should have warranty and that is the first way to fix it.
The other is a bit more complicated but if you are cautions, you'll be fine. Use this guide:
quanchi said:
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This is a specific situation - usb brick and totally stock rom, recovery and hboot. It's not required for people who have a modified recovery and a rooted rom. It's easy like 1-2-3.
Before doing anything else enable the Debug Mode in the Applications / Dev menu
1. Download the rageagainstthecage exploit from the authors site:
http://c-skills.blogspot.com/2010/08/please-hold-line.html
2. Download the flash_image and misc (mtd0.img) partition image from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691639&highlight=usb+brick
Modify the mtd0.img according to your phones CID (how to get the CID also explained in the thread)
2. Download Android Terminal Emulator from the Market
3. Copy the exploit binary (rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin), the flash_image and modifed mtd0.img to the sdcard via an external card reader
4. Start the Terminal
5. Copy the files to the Terminal app data directory (the only place on the data partition you will have write access while running the Terminal), and make the binaries executable
Code:
cat /sdcard/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/flash_image
cat /sdcard/mtd0.img > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/mtd0.img
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/
chmod 755 rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin flash_image
6. Run the exploit
Code:
/data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
After the exploit exits/finishes there should be a short system freeze, followed by inablity to issue any command from the terminal (don't worry). Exit the Terminal by long pressing HOME and force close the Terminal app from the Application Manager
7. Start the terminal again, a root prompt should be visible
8. Flash the misc partition
Code:
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs
./flash_image misc mtd0.img
9. Reboot
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No luck unfortunately, one of the steps requires the CID, and as you know I have not got USB to access fastboot mode.
Is there any other way to get the CID?

You should read the whole thread for the usb-fix
If I remember correctly you should use "cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid" (without quotes) command from the terminal emulator.
The terminal emulator in your case will be the substitute for the fastboot, so everything is done via the former.
If you click the link to the quote, you'll see that there are number of people who got it sorted using this method. So just be patient and do the reading.

Ive got same problem, but have fastboot access.. Can I use regular terminal in windows then?

Well, you can use it to find the CID ("fastboot oem boot"), but the other commands in the guide quoted above are for a terminal emulator and are not the same as the ones used with fastboot. So in order not to get confused I recommend you to just use a terminal emulator, it's not harder than fastboot.

Well, i figured out that one on my own.. At least I learn something of this.. Anyway, when i try to execute first command in emulator I just get up "cannot create, directory nonexistent. Ive tripple checked the commandlines.. What could be wrong??

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Well I followed all the instructions, could get temp root access and flash a modified mtd0.img (which had the correct CID and Rom version) but still no USB. I tried it several times over and can't get anywhere. The hardware must be cactus! Time to throw it over a cliff !!

[Q] HTC Desire USB Bricked & Not Rooted [Q]

HTC Desire USB Bricked Without Root​
Hey guys, got a really tricky one for you here...
Some people may have seen a thread I posted the other day about problems that had arisen with my HTC Desire, well I have managed to find out that these problems are being caused by a USB Brick.
As of now I have managed to restore SD Functions however my phone will still not connect to the computer, and the phone won't recieve a network signal from Orange.
I read through this tutorial here and also this one here. My problem is, all the requirements of the fix, my device does not meet. My phone is not rooted, it is running the latest software and has the latest HBoot.
I also found this that looked very promising, however when I tried to log into my Google account on my phone, everytime it said it couldn't make a connection, I left it for a few hours and the same thing, I can't help but think this is due to the USB brick?
I just really need some help, is there anything I can do to restore USB functionality? The phone is being sent to HTC tomorrow, however I can cancel at any point. Please, I know there are so many amazing people on XDA that can help me. Thankyou
*UPDATE* - After using the Fastboot code to enable the SD Card, my Sim Card is now working. I have been able to log into my G-Mail account and download the terminal emulator which is an apparent fix in one of the posts I linked above, however this doesn't work. Please can someone help me

hy did you try to reinstal the software ???? the original os or an upgrade??

en_mih said:
hy did you try to reinstal the software ???? the original os or an upgrade??
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I have done a factory reset, re-installed the PB99IMG and also flashed an RRU. All the problems persist

Really need help with this guys! E-Mail - [email protected]

jaaystott said:
Really need help with this guys! E-Mail - [email protected]
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Hi.
If I understand well, you have got an USB brick, and your current situation is the following :
No S-OFF hboot, no ROOTED ROM, but SDCard reenabled, thanks to "fastboot oem enableqxdm 0" command in fastboot mode.
I'll try to drive you through the whole process for getting your phone back, since I've already encoutered this situation, and successfully solved it.
First step => Get a 'mtd0.img' file :
Go to "Menu>Settings>About phone>Software information>Kernel version", and write down your ROM version (2.6.32.15, for example)
Then, in fastboot mode, with USB cable connected to your PC, issue the following command
Code:
fastboot getvar cid
You should see your phone's CID, something like 'HTC__022'.
You then go to this site, provide both information 'cid' and 'rom version', and you'll get a 'mtd0.img' file.
Let me know when you've gone through this first step

leinad said:
Hi.
If I understand well, you have got an USB brick, and your current situation is the following :
No S-OFF hboot, no ROOTED ROM, but SDCard reenabled, thanks to "fastboot oem enableqxdm 0" command in fastboot mode.
I'll try to drive you through the whole process for getting your phone back, since I've already encoutered this situation, and successfully solved it.
First step => Get a 'mtd0.img' file :
Go to "Menu>Settings>About phone>Software information>Kernel version", and write down your ROM version (2.6.32.15, for example)
Then, in fastboot mode, with USB cable connected to your PC, issue the following command
Code:
fastboot getvar cid
You should see your phone's CID, something like 'HTC__022'.
You then go to this site, provide both information 'cid' and 'rom version', and you'll get a 'mtd0.img' file.
Let me know when you've gone through this first step
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Hi,
I am very much interested in knowing about the complete procedure. Assuming we have done this first step, how to proceed from here?

HQRaja said:
Hi,
I am very much interested in knowing about the complete procedure. Assuming we have done this first step, how to proceed from here?
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Next step will aim at flashing this 'mtd0.img' file onto the 'misc' partition.
Since we are S-ON, and the ROM is not rooted, we'll have to get temp root access. To do so, follow the steps below.
1.- Download the two files rageagainstthecage.tgz and flash_image, extract rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin, and copy rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin, flash_image, and the file mtdo.img at the root of your SD using any SD card adapter.
2.-Install 'Terminal Emulator' (free app on the Android Market) on your phone
3.- Issue the following commands from Terminal Emulator
Code:
cat /sdcard/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/flash_image
cat /sdcard/mtd0.img > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/mtd0.img
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/
chmod 755 rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin flash_image
This will copy all three files to the right directory on your phone, and give exec rights to the files.
4.- Then run the program rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin from the Terminal Emulator
Code:
/data/data/jackpal.androidterm/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
in order to get temp root access. Be aware that the phone will have some kind of erratic behavior, and will seem to crash.
5.- Quit Terminal Emulator, stop it (Menu>Settings>Applications>Manage applications>Terminal Emulator>Force stop), and relaunch it. You should see a pretty # character, indicating you've got temp root access.
6.- You then issue the following commands, in order to flash the misc partition of your phone with the correct mtd0.img file
Code:
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/
./flash_image misc mtd0.img
7.- Reboot your phone, and enjoy !!!
PS : All credits come to Antubis, from the French forum FrAndroid, who posted a very clever tuto in french

leinad said:
Next step will aim at flashing this 'mtd0.img' file onto the 'misc' partition.
Since we are S-ON, and the ROM is not rooted, we'll have to get temp root access. To do so, follow the steps below.
1.- Download the two files rageagainstthecage.tgz and flash_image, extract rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin, and copy rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin, flash_image, and the file mtdo.img at the root of your SD using any SD card adapter.
2.-Install 'Terminal Emulator' (free app on the Android Market) on your phone
3.- Issue the following commands from Terminal Emulator
Code:
cat /sdcard/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/flash_image
cat /sdcard/mtd0.img > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/mtd0.img
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/
chmod 755 rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin flash_image
This will copy all three files to the right directory on your phone, and give exec rights to the files.
4.- Then run the program rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin from the Terminal Emulator
Code:
/data/data/jackpal.androidterm/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
in order to get temp root access. Be aware that the phone will have some kind of erratic behavior, and will seem to crash.
5.- Quit Terminal Emulator, stop it (Menu>Settings>Applications>Manage applications>Terminal Emulator>Force stop), and relaunch it. You should see a pretty # character, indicating you've got temp root access.
6.- You then issue the following commands, in order to flash the misc partition of your phone with the correct mtd0.img file
Code:
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/
./flash_image misc mtd0.img
7.- Reboot your phone, and enjoy !!!
PS : All credits come to Antubis, from the French forum FrAndroid, who posted a very clever tuto in french
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I already tried this process, it didn't work, when I did the RageAgainstTheCage command, it said searching for ADB, then something about not being able to find it, then when I restart the terminal and do the final command, it says permission denied -_-

jaaystott said:
I already tried this process, it didn't work, when I did the RageAgainstTheCage command, it said searching for ADB, then something about not being able to find it, then when I restart the terminal and do the final command, it says permission denied -_-
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In order for rageagainstthecage to find adb process, you should tick 'USB debugging' in "Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>"

leinad said:
In order for rageagainstthecage to find adb process, you should tick 'USB debugging' in "Menu>Settings>Applications>Development>"
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I could have fixed this myself aswell :| **** i just sent off my HTC Desire 30 seconds ago, no joke, the UPS guy just came and got it

jaaystott said:
I could have fixed this myself aswell :| **** i just sent off my HTC Desire 30 seconds ago, no joke, the UPS guy just came and got it
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:-( (10 characters)

leinad said:
:-( (10 characters)
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I really appreciate the help you gave me mate, even if I asn't able to fix my device, thankyou for the time.

leinad said:
Next step will aim at flashing this 'mtd0.img' file onto the 'misc' partition.
Since we are S-ON, and the ROM is not rooted, we'll have to get temp root access. To do so, follow the steps below.
1.- Download the two files rageagainstthecage.tgz and flash_image, extract rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin, and copy rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin, flash_image, and the file mtdo.img at the root of your SD using any SD card adapter.
2.-Install 'Terminal Emulator' (free app on the Android Market) on your phone
3.- Issue the following commands from Terminal Emulator
Code:
cat /sdcard/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/flash_image
cat /sdcard/mtd0.img > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/mtd0.img
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/
chmod 755 rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin flash_image
This will copy all three files to the right directory on your phone, and give exec rights to the files.
4.- Then run the program rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin from the Terminal Emulator
Code:
/data/data/jackpal.androidterm/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
in order to get temp root access. Be aware that the phone will have some kind of erratic behavior, and will seem to crash.
5.- Quit Terminal Emulator, stop it (Menu>Settings>Applications>Manage applications>Terminal Emulator>Force stop), and relaunch it. You should see a pretty # character, indicating you've got temp root access.
6.- You then issue the following commands, in order to flash the misc partition of your phone with the correct mtd0.img file
Code:
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/
./flash_image misc mtd0.img
7.- Reboot your phone, and enjoy !!!
PS : All credits come to Antubis, from the French forum FrAndroid, who posted a very clever tuto in french
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Thanks, will feature your method in a guide at my blog (while giving you and Antubis full credit for it of course). =)

trying to follow your guide to restore my phone to work again! having trouble though...
i have got to the point of installing terminal emulator but at the point of issuing second cat command it says no such file or directory..

moley10 said:
trying to follow your guide to restore my phone to work again! having trouble though...
i have got to the point of installing terminal emulator but at the point of issuing second cat command it says no such file or directory..
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I found a way around this, as I was having the same problem. Try This ->
cat /sdcard/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin > data/data/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
Do that for the two other commands that follow that, then follow the instructions as given, that should work.

HQRaja said:
Thanks, will feature your method in a guide at my blog (while giving you and Antubis full credit for it of course). =)
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Link to your blog? =)

ok, so i did that, no longer got errors.. seemed to work but after reboot still the same, doesnt connect to my pc, and device manager it is still being shown as 'qualcomm cdma technologies msm' in other devices!
is the purpose of those commands to moved the files to certain directory? i can get temp root with visionary to perhaps just move the files in root explorer?
thanks for all the help. its much appreciated!

Hello,
I've got a similar problem but this solutions doesn't work for me, because I cannot create a CID.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance

hi,
i managed to create files etc and still am stuck with the same problem... searched hi and low for days,
hopefully someone will be able to find us a solution..

You mean creating the mtd from that site? Thats because you need to type the Build Number not the kernel version.

[Q] SD card can't be mounted - Desire PVT4 after rooting

Hi guys,
I got a problem:
I rooted my Desire PVT4 with unrevoked and AmonRa-Recovery under Linux Mint Live CD. Everything went fine.
Next, I wanted to prepare for flashing a new rom. I did a Titanium Backup and downloaded Rom Manager. I proceeded to do a nand-backup, which it did, I guess. After that, however, my desire didn't recognize my sd card anymore.
Connecting to Windows 7 didn't work either. (It did work before)
So I went and bought a new sd card. I formatted it and put it in my device. Still, no sd card detected.
Along with the new sd card, I got an adapter, so I can now stick the sd card directly into my computer.
Surprise: I could now see both sd cards in Windows. Still, I formatted both after backing up the files on it.
The Desire wasn't able to boot anymore, though. So I went into recovery mode and partitioned the card manually with AmonRa recovery 2.0.1. This did work.
I can boot the Desire now, but it still won't detect the sd card.
Mounting it with AmonRa doesn't work either.
I read, that the problem might be caused by using RomManager on a PVT4 device.
Installing the HTC drivers didn't help and I can't install the google USB drivers. When I try to do so it says that there were no drivers found in the specified directory (""C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver")
In the device manager it shows 3 "Qualcomm CDMA Technologies MSM" (bought it in Germany, so shouldn't it read "GSM"?). All of them are marked with a yellow question mark. Upon trying to update the drivers I selected "Install software from a list or source" and specified ""C:\android-sdk-windows\google-usb_driver". I clicked "proceed" but Windows tells me that it couldn't find the drivers. Tried that on Win7 and on my WinXP laptop.
I desperately need help. I'm no pro. Actually I am a complete noob I searched on google but I couldn't find any solution so far.
Since I can't access my sd card (except partitioning in AmonRa, that did work somehow) I can't access any .zip on my sd card.
e. Additional information:
Upon trying to mount in Amonra recovery it says:
""Can't mount /sdcard"
Same, when trying to flash a .zip from sd.
hboot version is 0.93 I think.
I tried the following:
Just fixed it... i think the problem erupted because i have AmonRA recovery and used Rom manager (Clockwork mod recovery based) .. there were several reports
that this may cause a usb brick. ... any way... i searched for how to unbrick it.. and used a clone cd from modaco ((Tinycore.img)) which is linux based to boot from it (with phone connected to fastboot usb) .. and
entered the following commands :
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sudo mkdir /mnt/cdrom
sudo mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom
cd /mnt/cdrom/root
/mnt/cdrom/root/fastboot oem enableqxdm 0
and it enabled the sdcard... i checked the sdcard workability from the recovery (i hadn't format it yet) then thought : WTH, why not to try and restart the phone to see if it will log in normally .. and it did (naturally
because the sdcard block was the thing that prevented it from booting from the very start)...
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Except that I used Linux Mint Live CD.
All I got was:
Code:
sudo mkdir /mnt/cdrom
sudo mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom
mount: block device /dev/sr0 is write/protected, mounting read-only
sudo mount /dev/cdrom /mnt/cdrom
mount: block device /dev/sr0 is write-protected, mounting read-only
mount: /dev/sr0 already mounted or /mnt/cdrom busy
mount: according to mtab, /dev/sr0 is already mounted on /mnt/cdrom
cd /mnt/cdrom/root
bash: cd: /mnt/cdrom/root: No such file or directory
Must I use TinyCore? I read somewhere that it only works for Hboot 0.8 and lower? What exactly is TinyCore anyways?
I almost know nothing about linux

No one?
Now I can't even get a signal anymore. I could cry...

Have you tried this procedure?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691639
It worked for me when i bricked (pvt1 s-off). The problem seems to lie in the misc partition, which you have patch with the edited img file...

When I get into fastboot mode, where is the option to "'fastboot oem boot'"?
e. Also, my PC does not recognize the desire when pluggin into USB.

Eiskrem-Kaiser said:
When I get into fastboot mode, where is the option to "'fastboot oem boot'"?
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You type that into cmd prompt window on your PC.
There are some instructions on SD card fix in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691639

It happened to me when I partitioned the SD card in windows. Could you chech if your partitions on your SD are both set as primary and also uncheck "Take ownership of filesystem" (or something like that) when you are using the HD utility in linux.
Basically what happened was that the partitions were logical in stead of primary. Banged my had in the wall for two days before I figured this out. Hope it helps.

I'll try the Usb-brick-fix first. But how do I find out which rom version I have? I managed to get my CID by typing "fastboot oem boot" in the command prompt.
e. This is what I get upon writing the command:
http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt7njw.jpg
e. I noticed, it says "board_bravo.disable-sdcard=1"
what does that mean?

Eiskrem-Kaiser said:
I'll try the Usb-brick-fix first. But how do I find out which rom version I have? I managed to get my CID by typing "fastboot oem boot" in the command prompt.
e. This is what I get upon writing the command:
http://www.abload.de/img/unbenannt7njw.jpg
e. I noticed, it says "board_bravo.disable-sdcard=1"
what does that mean?
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I guess it means that sdcard can't be mounted...anyway, have you done the hexeditor thing already?

I just put the two files on the sd card and rebooted in fastmode. However, I'm not sure about my rom version. Where can I find out which one I have?
e. I just typed "cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image" in ConnectBot, but it says "cannot create /data/flash_image: permission denied"
e.. When I type in "su" first, it still says "/sdcard/flash_image: No such file or directory"

Eiskrem-Kaiser said:
Where can I find out which one I have?
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Oh sorry, i didn't read that...well i remember i was confused about that too at this point...too bad i can't remember how i found out.
Anyway, i found another solution on modaco:
"2. Enable the SD Card functionality. Boot your phone in FASTBOOT mode (back + power), and enter this command: 'fastboot oem enableqxdm 0' . This will re-enable your SD card.
3. Put THIS (attached) update.zip on your sdcard.
4. Reboot into recovery.
5. Apply sdcard:update.zip.
6. This will automatically fix your MISC partition with the correct CID. Reboot, and your done!"
Try this and tell me if it works in the while

I just booted into fastmode again and typed "fastboot oem enableqxdm 0" into the command prompt.
Now the Desire detects the sd card again :thumbsup:
Now I will try to use the cat command again.
e. I just did the thing with the "update.zip". Rebooting now.
e. I got my sd card back and a phone signal. That's great so far. Now what?

Still, when typing
"cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image"
I get
"/sdcard/flash_image: No such file or directory"

I guess you're done if it worked...are you able to connect normally to your pc now? You should be :s
Also, those commands are meant to be used in a terminal emulator, not on your pc, i hope you didn't misread...anyway if you used the modaco tip you shouldn't need that anymore.
When you're done remember to copy your misc folder to a safe place, it will be enough to replace it via root explorer or similar if someday you'll brick again...

Nope, can't get it to connect to my PC quite yet. But I hope I will get that to work after rebooting the phone and/or windows or installing the htc drivers again.
I can not thank you enough right now. I was going crazy about this. Just bought my desire recently, upgrading from the Legend, with the little spare money I had. It would have been bad, if it was broken now.
So: THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
Also, someone tried to call me yesterday, while my phone signal didn't work. Now everytime I start the Phone, it shows me my missed call.
My girlfriend has a similar problem with a message I sent her. Everytime she boots her phone, she gets that message (fortunately it's "I love you" ).
So, I guess, it has something to do with the SIM?

Hmm, if you can't connect it might mean that the usb isn't fully restored...could you turn off the phone, plug it to pc, turn it back on and see if drivers get installed properly? Just to make sure...

I am stupid.
Hold on, it might work now. I had to switch to "local" in ConnectBot. Thought the app would remember that, but it didn't

Hmm.
Do I have to be in fastboot mode to type in those commands? Because I did type them in and rebooted, but Windows still will not detect my Desire :/
or should I type them in the windows command prompt?

Eiskrem-Kaiser said:
Hmm.
Do I have to be in fastboot mode to type in those commands? Because I did type them in and rebooted, but Windows still will not detect my Desire :/
or should I type them in the windows command prompt?
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Sorry, i'm not sure i got ya. How would you run connectbot while you're in saftboot mode?? Because that's what i did, to make it clearer:
1. Downloaded image file "mtd0.img" and "flash_image" (from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=691639) and put them on sdcard (ofc i edited mtd0.img with my CID using some free hex editor before)
2. Installed Android Terminal Emulator app (from market), but connectbot should be the same.
3. Opened emulator, typed "su" command, accepted to give root permissions
executed this commands:
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/flash_image
cat /sdcard/misc.img > /data/misc.img
chmod 755 /data/flash_image
/data/flash_image misc /data/misc.img
4. Rebooted phone, connected to pc.
5. Success
Is this exactly what you did?

Yes. I typed exactly that. I just wanted to type it in again, but now it tells me again, that there is no such file or directory on /sdcard. But I can see the file with Astro being on the sdcard.
e. Maybe I used the wrong rom version number?
e.. Someone suggested to run in fastboot mode and type "fastboot oem eraseconfig". What exactly would this do? Which config would be erased?
What exactly is fastboot?

Eiskrem-Kaiser said:
Maybe I used the wrong rom version number?
What exactly is fastboot?
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You just need the CID, not the rom version for this...
Anyway, please note that when i write misc.img i mean mtd0.img, that's what you typed right? Sorry if i confused you.
I guess there's no need to mess further with fasboot, i didn't need it, except for mounting sdcard.
If this still fails, you can always move mtd0.img and flash_image to /data manually via root explorer app, then go on from the chmod command.

USB dead?

Hello,
i've a little problem with my Desire (GSM):
I flashed a RUU and now the usb share is dead; I can't even root it per unrevoked.
So i tried to replace mtd0.img (with rageagainstthecage; found it somewhere in the net), but no chance; don't work.
What can I do? I just replaced my broken display for 100€ and now i can dump it without root/usb!?

Well you just flash the mtd0.img, you only need to do it the right way.
Were you able to gain root access using rageagainstthecage? If yes you just need to transfer the mtd0.img and flashimage executable file to the phone in order to flash the fixed misc partition.
Also you might want to try booting in fastboot and run "fastboot oem enableqxdm 0" to enable sd-card.

I tried this:
Code:
cat /sdcard/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
cat /sdcard/flash_image > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/flash_image
cat /sdcard/mtd0.img > /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/mtd0.img
cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/
chmod 755 rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin
chmod 755 flash_image
http://www.android-hilfe.de/root-ha...usb-brick-ohne-root-reparieren-geht-auch.html
fastboot oem enableqxdm 0 doesn't work neither

you cant edit your misc partition (the one with mtd0) if you dont have root
since you cant run unrevoked, only option you have is visionary+
now i dont know how visionary+ works i only remember someone in the same situation as yours (S-ON and USB-Bricked) and he claimed to fixed it by applying visionary+ then flashing mtd0 (of course you must do 'su' command first in terminal emulator to gain root rights)
apparently in order to gain root (temporarly) with visionary+ you just need to put some files @ SD card and execute them, then go with 'su' and flash mtd0

Well year you might be able to use visionary+ as well to gain temporary root, however rageagainstthecage should do the same thing.
After doing the commands you mention, you should have the files in place so that you can run the rage against the cage:
"/data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs/rageagainstthecage-arm5.bin"
And you should have su rights(temporarily) So you can run:
"cd /data/data/jackpal.androidterm/shared_prefs"
"./flash_image misc mtd0.img"
But Just follow the guide from where you got to. And if you can't get root using rageagainstthecage you can try visionary.

i was usb bricked my desire few days ago and when tried to unroot via pb99img.update from hboot. i got stuck on stock froyo 2.2(s-on) with out any usb function and sdcard.then i did the steps below and successfully fix the usb brick.
after i unlocked my sd card via fastboot command"fastboot oem enableqxdm 0" sd card recognized by phone and i can browse it via file explorer.
note-you can access your sdcard only via file explorer nothing else so after execute the command download a file explorer from android market.
then i copied the visionary+(it gave me temporary root access which is needed to work this whole thing out).
root explorer,terminal emulator apk and those usb bricked update file(image_flash,mtd0.img) to sdcard from pc via card reader and installed them.
before copy those update file on sd card i edited the mtd0.img to put correct cid n rom info via hex editor.
after that i copied those update file in phone memory
/data/data/ and set permission for r/w and execute via root explorer.
after that i simply typed this command in terminal emulator
"su
/data/data/flash_image misc /data/data/mtd0.img"
Rebooted my phone and voila usb brick is gone htc sync,usb tethering,sd card mount,charge everything is working and now i am rooted and s-off again
Note-you don't need the rageagainstthecage file which only need if you try to get root access via terminal emulator which is lengthy n complicated but with visionary+ you can get root access with 1 click and it's much easier than typing command in T.E.

Thank you; now USB Share works, but I can't use unrevoked or AlphaRev X cause they can't find my Desire (USB Debugging is on). I even cannot flash a RUU, since it abort with an error message saying, there's an usb error?

Anyone who can help me?

Disciplin said:
Thank you; now USB Share works, but I can't use unrevoked or AlphaRev X cause they can't find my Desire (USB Debugging is on). I even cannot flash a RUU, since it abort with an error message saying, there's an usb error?
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Have you uninstalled HTC Sync ?

Never installed, only android sdk

[Q] Desire HD (2.3.3) OTA cant boot (s on)

hey guys,
i am new to xda and i need your help please.....i did the OTA update few days back and downloaded the visionary+ but the visionary gets stuck on the black screen and nothin happens and i also downloaded the gingerbreak v1 it gives a error of could not extract assets error, i read everything regarding this error but nothing help can you please help me on who can i do a S-off and enter the recovery mode and install the rom on the OTA 2.3.3 in desire HD......i dnt know how to use adb commands (i dnt have SDK).....please help me

I don't think there's a root option available for that firmware. You will likely have to make a gold card, temp root, downgrade, then perm root it. It's really not hard, and you will just need to copy/paste commands found in instructions. Just be sure to read the instructions through completely one or 2 times first, and then follow them well.

But you can boot up normally right? Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1152233
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

i read the post, also downloaded the downgrade and ran "run thi for root" but a CMD prompt opened up and it closed automatically after few secs.....and i dnt know hat is adb and adb sheel and how to use it....i tried typing the adb code in the CMD prompt but gave me an error message saying something internal or external........i also tried using gingerbreak but giving me an error message of something extract assets.......please help ppl

It means that you've fail to execute step 3 in the guide right? Then use adb process. It refers to use direct command from android software developing kit. Download the android sdk tool from http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html (recommended to use web installer, Java runtime required)
Usually it will create sdk folder in C:/ local disk. In the folder, shift+right click tools folder and click command prompt. Enter the command lines in the guide and continue.
You can't use gingerbreak on android build above 2.37. As I assume that you have applied OTA with at least 2.42. Is that correct?
Sent from my HTC Desire HD using XDA App

ya i have a 2.42 after the OTA........i think its the third step, i have the android sdk but i dnt know how to use it, i need the sense3.0 rom desperately....hope you can help me with the sdk thing

http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
Instead of Goldcard Helper when making your goldcard...
- Open up a command prompt (Windows Key + R, type "CMD", press enter)
- connect your phone as "charge only" and have usb debugging enabled
- type: cd "c:\htc ace toolkit\resource" and hit enter (if you've already extracted my toolkit)
- Now type:
adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid
-Select and copy the cid, then paste into the appropriate field on the Goldcard Generator webpage.
You will now get a proper image, that once applied, will give you a proper working Goldcard to copy the PD98IMG.zip to and downgrade your device. and can now start with the fre3vo downgrade.

cant open your tool kit some kind of error.....

vaibhav_ertx said:
cant open your tool kit some kind of error.....
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if you're using IE 9, read what it says underneath the toolkit download link.
If you're using avg it will flag it as some type of bad software (its cuz avg sucks long donkey......)

when i type adb in cmd it gives me error something internal and external thing it says help ppl

vaibhav_ertx said:
when i type adb in cmd it gives me error something internal and external thing it says help ppl
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1. do you have the phone connected to your pc with usb debugging enabled?
2. Do you have HTC Sync installed (for the drivers)?

JSLEnterprises said:
1. do you have the phone connected to your pc with usb debugging enabled?
2. Do you have HTC Sync installed (for the drivers)?
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i have done the debugging but not installed the htc sync software

JSLEnterprises said:
if you're using IE 9, read what it says underneath the toolkit download link.
If you're using avg it will flag it as some type of bad software (its cuz avg sucks long donkey......)
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i use safari not ie9 and i dnt have avg i have kaspersky

JSLEnterprises said:
http://driphter.com/index.php?topic=3867.0
Instead of Goldcard Helper when making your goldcard...
- Open up a command prompt (Windows Key + R, type "CMD", press enter)
- connect your phone as "charge only" and have usb debugging enabled
- type: cd "c:\htc ace toolkit\resource" and hit enter (if you've already extracted my toolkit)
- Now type:
adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid
-Select and copy the cid, then paste into the appropriate field on the Goldcard Generator webpage.
You will now get a proper image, that once applied, will give you a proper working Goldcard to copy the PD98IMG.zip to and downgrade your device. and can now start with the fre3vo downgrade.
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hey, i downloaded your toll kit by using, IE9,firefox,safari but when i try tp unzip i get an error message "cannot open the file does not appear to be valid"
help