HTC Magic Thread

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:19

Right i'm preparing to start...

First I need to downgrade to 1.5. Do I use the files and instructions here?:

http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_MT3G/Magic_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:28

I've not done the flashing from 1.6 to 1.5 so unless someone else here has done it and offers advice you're on your own for that part.

These are the files you'll need

The 1.5 Cupcake file

This version of flashrec since MarcLister had trouble with the latest version

This is the file that puts Googles apps onto you phone before you flash CyanogenMod 4.2.5

This is CyanogenMod 4.2.5

This is a zip file containing all the ringtones you won't have after installing Cyanogen

When MarcLister did his, but from 1.5 so he didn't need to downgrade, I advised him to start on Step 10 in the Downgrading to 1.5 part from that page you've linked to but you'll need to do the lot.

Obviously you can ignore the downloading part on that page as you have the links here. When you then go onto the Flash Android 1.6 & CyanogenMod 4.2.x/4.1.99+ don't do step 1 or 2 but start with doing a NANDROID backup then go on to step 3 as you'll already be in recovery mode.

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:31

Right i'm going to try going to 1.5. Are you online for long? You got MSN messenger? Or Google Talk?

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:39

[email protected]

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:47

I'm getting 'Model ID incorrect! Update Fail'

After a quick google there are forum posts saying you need to root first but the instructions on http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php/Full_Update_Guide_-_MT3G/Magic_Firmware_to_CyanogenMod say Downgrading 1.6 to 1.5 and rooting instructions? Confused already!

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:51

Having never done the downgrade I can offer no advice.

Did you start from step 1 in the Downgrading from 1.6 TO 1.5 and Rooting for T-Mobile MT3G
?

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:53

Yeah did the following:

Format your SD card to FAT32
Windows: Right-click on SD icon and select format
Mac users: Start Disk Utility, Partition the card
Linux: Use gparted (it's in the repositories of your favorite distro)
Copy the COC10 build (sappimg.nbh) file (and no others!!) to your SD card.
Shut down your phone.
Reboot into fastboot by holding Volume Down + Power (you should see three Androids on skateboards)
Follow the on-screen instructions to flash the image. On some handsets it may require pressing the action button (trackball), while on others it may require pressing the power button.
Reboot when phone is done updating. You now have the one-click vulnerable version of the firmware.

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:54

You do have a 32B Magic? Vodafone branded?

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 18:55

Yes. It says in the HBOOT menu Sapphire PVT 32B and it is Vodafone branded.

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:00

Then I have no clue. Reading that webpage, and it's from a reliable source, it should work.

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:02

I've read a few posts on xda-developers and a few people have the same problem with no solution offered.

This link:

http://theunlockr.com/2009/10/06/how-to-unroot-the-htc-magic-non-mytouchget-back-to-cupcake/

Claims to put a Donut phone back to Cupcake... what do you think? Does it look worth a try?

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:02

Are you actually on 1.6 Donut? You've been upgraded OTA by Vodafone?

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:03

ElliorR said:
Are you actually on 1.6 Donut? You've been upgraded OTA by Vodafone?

Yes. Got a message about a month ago saying there was an update so I accepted it. Upon boot it was 1.6 Donut. Wish i'd not bothered now!

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:05

I have no doubt about that video as I used info from another of his video's to help me when I rooted mine originally.

One thing though.

In that video he downloads the Rogers version of the file on screen. THAT IS NOT FOR YOUR PHONE. You'd need the Vodafone one linked right below. I know thats probably obvious but I'd rather say it than not.

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:06

Problem is... that link below the Rogers one... isn't a link! It is just text... no link.

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:09

Than I am perplexed.

I trust your phone is still operational with stock 1.6?

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:11

Yeah it boots fine as if never been touched. But I formatted my SD card so most of my apps wont work now I guess.

Looks like no new ROM for me then.

ElliorR · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:18

I'm just sorry I have no advice or help to give you. Maybe you'll have better luck on XDA forums.

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:19

Thats ok, not your problem. I have posted a thread on xda-devs forum. See what these guys have to say.

tonyyeb · 27 Nov 2009 at 19:34

Just reading:

http://android-dls.com/wiki/index.php?title=Magic_Rooting

Will this work? I assume once rooted then can I start changing ROMs?

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