Found my old HTC Desire Z phone lying around and thought I'd learn how to root/upgrade the phone and get some usage out of it. I've never wanted to root this device before so all articles that Im reading now is seems to be somewhat outdated. Because of all the reading involved I'm documenting the steps I took for future reference. :)
Steps:
1. Read on installing ADB on your Mac. and all useful information on the reference sections.
http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-to/install-adb-fastboot-mac-os-x-send-commands-your-htc-one-0151178/
*I didnt run the install script, instead i decided to use the executable within the folder it self. eg "./edb devices"
2. ADB for dummies
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879701
3. Read on downgrading to stock rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
*go to the last page of comments to find the latest links for stockimg download, as the links on the main article doesnt work any more.
4. As Im going to update it to CM based image, follow the CM guide for getting a permanent root on your desire Z. And once the rooting is done install CM7 and google apps for CM7.
https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_vision#Rooting_the_Desire_Z
*get the missing files from the link below http://www.desire.tode.cz/how-to-root-htc-desire-z-g2-vision/
If you follow all the steps carefully this will be a breeze. It took me more time for me to find the old ROM than to run all the scripts accordingly.
This ROM is truly stable and a pleasure to work with. However I will try to upgrade it to ICS based rom and see how well that performs.
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