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To those with HTC Magic on Vodafone UK, with SPL 1.33.2005.
***Quick note - if you have tried to do Haykuro's root access method and found out that the reboot command didnt work, then keep reading as you would have installed SPL 1.33.2005 at the beggining of his method!
if you want to check then turn off your HTC Magc, and boot up fastboot (back + power) then just look at the top and see what it says! it should read like this:
SAPPIRE PVT 32A (or 32B) ENG S-OFF H
HBOOT-1.33.2005 (SAPP10000)
CPLD-10
RADIO-2.22.19.26I
certain parts of the fastboot stuff wont be identical to mine but as long as it says the same as what is in bold and underlined above, then you'll be all good!***
I had the same issues as you with my magic, such as following all of the instructions by haykuro then when it came to #reboot all I got was a uid error.
What I did after was hard reboot my device, downloaded the GoogleION (revision 2) ROM (ion-signed.zip) and installed it, I now have root access!
I am not finding any trouble with this rom, bluetooth, wifi, gps and accelerometer are working great and as for the audio problems, I haven't noticed any. This build is wildly fast and no laggy keyboard, no waiting between closing huge sms threads or closing heavy apps, you can have voice search and amazon mp3 also super user whitelist is also preinstalled.
ROM DOWNLOAD HERE: http://www.droiddeveloper.com/hrbuilds/ion-signed.zip
Installation instructions for ION:
*Follow the same proceedure as before with haycuro's method then when the REBOOT command fails, hard reboot, (take out battery from phone to turn off then put it back in and turn device on)
*reconnect phone to your computer and transfer the ion-signed.zip to your sdcard, either by mounting the card to the pc via the phone or by adb push method, just make sure you rename it 'update.zip'
*Enter revovery mode (home + power)
*make a nandroid backup
*select wipe all data
*select update from sdcard
*let setup complete then hit home + power to restart into GoogleION R2.
It is required to wipe your phone else you will get a bad install or things won't work and that would be bad!
Make sure to copy your nandroid backup to your pc, and then to a disc or memory stick as you will need this if you botch up any future updates or if you want to return to Vodagroans crappy ROM.
PM me if you want more info, or preferably, email me at [email protected]
Emaling me would get a faster response as google mail comes straight to our phones! Hope this helps and enjoy GoogleION!
JamesRead
HTC Magic
GoogleION (r2)
Rooted
OverClocked 527.3Mhz
Custom Splash
dxTop - Carbon Glow
HTC Dream
Haykuro 6.0.1H
Rooted
Overclocked 467.2Mhz
Custom Splash
Excellent guide, i rooted my Voda UK HTC Magic with no issues though?
good thing you wrote this today.
I got the same problem, got nowhere with reboot, and as following not being able to su in terminal.
Will try this
HTC Magic with ION
Hi. Thanks for this guide. I was having similar issues to that described after following the normal method. All is working well except no WIFI. bluetooth is working though. Anyone else having this prob?
thanks.
link to ion file missing
Hi does anyone know where I can download the google ion signed file from the link posted above doesn't work anymore, tried seaching but comes up with hacked roms.
After flashing google ion r2 rom. i can't use wifi and bluetooth. How can i do this
Thank
G1-Jr4G0N said:
To those with HTC Magic on Vodafone UK, with SPL 1.33.2005.
***Quick note - if you have tried to do Haykuro's root access method and found out that the reboot command didnt work, then keep reading as you would have installed SPL 1.33.2005 at the beggining of his method!
if you want to check then turn off your HTC Magc, and boot up fastboot (back + power) then just look at the top and see what it says! it should read like this:
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Thanks dude, with your post and some other tuts i managed to make my own tut in my head.
And guess what.
Works like a dream . It's that kind of magic
TY again.
I Did haykuro's on my Vodafone HTC magic AUS not UK (but maybe the same?)
at the end of the rooting, the reboot command, and I just turned the phone off and on.
After that, I was able to get the root # using adb sheel, but thru the terminal, i always got $.
I read somewhere else thaty I needed to install another su binary, so i followed that precedure and now it's ok.
noobie qu: does this procedure replace the deafult rom with a custom one ?
yes it will replace it.
joopje said:
yes it will replace it.
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thanks
is the ION rom (I assume the one it is replaced with) based on the latest android (i.e. is it more or less advanced then the stock vodafone uk one I have now ?)
colonel said:
thanks
is the ION rom (I assume the one it is replaced with) based on the latest android (i.e. is it more or less advanced then the stock vodafone uk one I have now ?)
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I find that it adds an extra Google Voice Search. Further nothing special. Different keyboard and some other minor thingies. make a backup first than whipe and flash
G1-Jr4G0N said:
To those with HTC Magic on Vodafone UK, with SPL 1.33.2005.
***Quick note - if you have tried to do Haykuro's root access method and found out that the reboot command didnt work, then keep reading as you would have installed SPL 1.33.2005 at the beggining of his method!
if you want to check then turn off your HTC Magc, and boot up fastboot (back + power) then just look at the top and see what it says! it should read like this:
...............................
SAPPIRE PVT 32A (or 32B) ENG S-OFF H
Custom Splash
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just curious
my vodafone magic (uk) went fine through the rooting experience - my phone is a 32b
then I read a post that said there is a different root image for the 32A and the 32B, the image for the 32A is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3972848&postcount=6
I wonder if this is the cause of the problem you mention
as its nice to be able to root and have the option of keeping the stock vodafone firmware
Hey,
i had problem rooting my Australian Vodafone magic too, but the problem is that the shell command could not find "reboot" command.
To fix this i have to manually create a symbolic link with reboot and than i could run the reboot.
is quite easy to fix if the you type "reboot" and an error appear saying unknow command.
just add the symbolic link to the same area as "sync" and it should work.
Cheers
Hello, i got a newbie question too. My phone specs are as follows:
- HBOOT-1.33.0004 (SAPP10000) : Sapphire PVT 32B SHIP S-ON G : CPLD-10 Radio 2.22.19.26I.
Has anyone got the same model and give pointers or instaructions how to root successfully?
Thanks
Hi htcmagic, I actually have the same SAPL number and everything else is exactly the same as yours.
I got it from Vodafone UK. I was just going to post the same question here.
So, we both have a 32B model and SAPL 1.33.0004. Can anyone please recommend a good rooting guide for this phone? I am having a very hard time locating one.
Thanks a lot!
PhoenixAG said:
Hi htcmagic, I actually have the same SAPL number and everything else is exactly the same as yours.
I got it from Vodafone UK. I was just going to post the same question here.
So, we both have a 32B model and SAPL 1.33.0004. Can anyone please recommend a good rooting guide for this phone? I am having a very hard time locating one.
Thanks a lot!
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I have used this page
http://www.androidiani.com/dispositivi-android/cellulari/guida-root-del-magic-2543
and translated to english and worked.
the only line i havent executed is
"adb shell flash_image recovery / sdcard / recovery-new.img"
because i ma not interested putting roms on my magic.
Here full RUU froyo update for Sapphire
http://www.filefactory.com/file/b4d...obile_US_3.12.531.1_FRG83D_release_signed.exe
Enjoy!
Cool
Sent from my HTC Magic using XDA App
RUU says:
Code:
ModelID: SAPP30000
CIDNUM: T-MOB010
This means this RUU is ONLY FOR the MyTouch3g (Sapphire 32B)
Not sure what this is ? (i mean,what is a full RUU froyo update for Sapphire)???
The rule of thumb is if you don't know what something is, chances are YOU DON'T NEED IT.
This is the official update to Android 2.2.1 (no Sense) for the MyTouch3G, which is the american version of the Sapphire 32B. As your country is Serbia, where the 32A was distributed, you should stay away from this.
Yeah but i got my phone in Switzerland ,so i got a 32b sadly.
I'd like to try this...are there any spl/radio req.?
You're better off using one of the custom, rooted ROMs based on this.
Lol k
Sent from my HTC Magic using XDA App
Keep getting download unsuccessful
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
Mirrored here: http://www.multiupload.com/MNJWXL0CX9
unable to root
so i installed this on my mt3g and it has unrooted my phone.
sapphire pvt 32b ship s-on g
hboot-1.33.0013 (sapp30000)
cpld-10
radio-2.22.28.25
oct 21 2009, 22:33:27
i've tried every method i could find (and understand) to try to reroot my phone to no avail.
ive done the unlockr method of downgrading using sappimg.nbh - including using a goldcard but i get an error that it failed and that its an older version (i just cant remember wat the exact message was)
ive done the universal unlocker thats supposed to work on the 2.2.1 but it freezes (super one click or somethign)
flashrec wont work obviously cuz i cant downgrade to 1.5
anything else i can try? im no expert obviously..but does this mean that i have to wait till a new, updated method is out to root my phone? since this is the latest tmobile release?
pakilord1211 said:
so i installed this on my mt3g and it has unrooted my phone.
sapphire pvt 32b ship s-on g
hboot-1.33.0013 (sapp30000)
cpld-10
radio-2.22.28.25
oct 21 2009, 22:33:27
i've tried every method i could find (and understand) to try to reroot my phone to no avail.
ive done the unlockr method of downgrading using sappimg.nbh - including using a goldcard but i get an error that it failed and that its an older version (i just cant remember wat the exact message was)
ive done the universal unlocker thats supposed to work on the 2.2.1 but it freezes (super one click or somethign)
flashrec wont work obviously cuz i cant downgrade to 1.5
anything else i can try? im no expert obviously..but does this mean that i have to wait till a new, updated method is out to root my phone? since this is the latest tmobile release?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547133
i mean this pretty much says it all bro just read through it a couple times.
btw are you on 2.2?
thisishoot said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547133
i mean this pretty much says it all bro just read through it a couple times.
btw are you on 2.2?
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What if I'm already on 2.2.1? What rom out there would be higher than that? I get the same Main Version Older message that they are? Is it referring to my hboot which is 1.33.0013?
did it...but ill try this
thisishoot said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=547133
i mean this pretty much says it all bro just read through it a couple times.
btw are you on 2.2?
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through settings i go to about phone and it says i have android version 2.2.1
i went through this process already but ill try it again because in the steps i took, i dont remember doing the reverse string thing. redownloading sappimg.zip now
appreciate the help
went through flashing sappimg...after a while it just says main version is older! update fail! do you want to reboot device?
ive rooted before and none of the processes ive used before are working. im thinking that i just need to be patient until a new method/adjustment comes out. but then again, im a newb.
So still new to rooting and custom roms and what not....bottom line is that this is for my T-Mobile mytouch 3g correct? I'm running the beatsmod from the forum runs pretty well I want to try this but I have a question do I need the new radio and spl? Or just flash in recovery mode?
can anyone give me an answer please?
Sent from my T-Mobile myTouch 3G using XDA App
pakilord1211 said:
so i installed this on my mt3g and it has unrooted my phone.
sapphire pvt 32b ship s-on g
hboot-1.33.0013 (sapp30000)
cpld-10
radio-2.22.28.25
oct 21 2009, 22:33:27
i've tried every method i could find (and understand) to try to reroot my phone to no avail.
ive done the unlockr method of downgrading using sappimg.nbh - including using a goldcard but i get an error that it failed and that its an older version (i just cant remember wat the exact message was)
ive done the universal unlocker thats supposed to work on the 2.2.1 but it freezes (super one click or somethign)
flashrec wont work obviously cuz i cant downgrade to 1.5
anything else i can try? im no expert obviously..but does this mean that i have to wait till a new, updated method is out to root my phone? since this is the latest tmobile release?
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Lol . Search on the Android software development .. I think there are some apk`s that could help you with rooting ( or google one click root ) . After that you can instal a custom recovery by installing RomManager and install your desired recovery from there.
Hope I`ve made some sense ...Pm me if you don`t manage to do it.
bubert said:
Lol . Search on the Android software development .. I think there are some apk`s that could help you with rooting ( or google one click root ) . After that you can instal a custom recovery by installing RomManager and install your desired recovery from there.
Hope I`ve made some sense ...Pm me if you don`t manage to do it.
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ive done the superclick method and it went nowhere but i see some further instructions that ill try with it. if i can get it rooted, ill be bale to manage from there hopefully with the recovery and the roms. even the universal one click root apk is useless now since 2.2.1 has patched the loophole it used to use.
ill give it a shot..l
great...superoneclick worked for me...thats what i get for trying to do things too quick...i actually tried using this before but it didnt work and now i see the reason y (too stupid to read instructions)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
my phone is now rooted (i can grant superuser permissions)...now ill go on to installing a custom recovery and rom
sorry to those that had to put time into helping me due to me not doing my part and thanks for your help
and the beat goes on..
everything's getting weird now. my phone got rooted but i've been unable to install a custom recovery (amon_ra's). when i put in the appropriate command into terminal, i get an error that it failed or its not found and apparently its an issue with the root method that worked for me. yes i did use rom manager and flashed a recovery using rom manager but have been unable to boot into recovery. the tmobile screen comes up and the phone goes nowhere frmo there until i pull the battery and restart it.
now im trying another method to root and the whole sdk method is messing up. if i type fastboot devices into command prompt im told that theres a dsl missing. if i type adb shell or adb devices, adb is not a recognized command.
im considering accepting that all i can get is root and not a custom rom/recovery
Hi Guys,
Apologies if this has been discussed before. I have looked for answers everywhere and i could not find any.
Ok, I have a Desire S which is branded to Telstra (Australia), I was sick of all the useless app that Telstra had put in and wanted to get rid of all those.
I used revolutionary method to get it s-off and install Generic Firmware. After that i was happy not having any of Telstra's bloatware on the phone. Then came the update of 2.3.5 and as usual downloaded the firmware and used RRU to Update. Big mistake on my part, i didn't read anything and just tried to push RRU on the phone, the result was White screen with HTC logo and nothing past that. Tried everything no luck, then looking for answers, i found a solution to remove revolutionary, I could see revolutionary gone in HBOOT but the phone would not start.
to solve this i went to telstra to send it to repair, warranty was there and when telstra asked what happened, i said i was updating an app and it went to this screen, Tech guys said this is the similar 3rd problem in a day. so after 5 days the phone got repaired, New IMEI number and logic board had to be replaced.
Now all over again i have bunch of telstra bloatware on the phone. I want to get Generic 2.3.5 with sense 3.0. what is the process to follow so that i don't make the same mistake again?
All i want to do is get it s-off and install generic Firmware, the easiest way possible something like revolutionary. I tried going with ADB but found a bit risky.
Any advice in getting Generic HTC Desire S (2.3.5 with Sense 3.0) the easiest way would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
HBOOT info:
SAGA PVT SHIP s-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.04.02.01_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 30 2011,17:29:31
Thanks
To get a generic firmware from some other area, you need to get Super CID. I don't know much about it, just that CID's like a region code, Super CID enables you to get generic ROMs from any region. Only XTC Clip can do that on a Desire S as far as i know. Flashing a custom ROM after Revolutionary S-OFF is a better option....
Listen, I really recommend you to use a Custom ROM based on the update if you are ready to S-OFF. Hyperion is much faster and has a lot more features. Hell, if you do S-OFF, why settle for Sense 3? Get Sense 3.5. I recommend endymion.
@shrome99: Thanks dude, correct me if i am wrong, to get a generic firmware onto the desire s there is no option but to go for s-off and customs roms are better than stock ones, the reason i am asking is i have not used custom roms and willing to stick to stock.
What is the easiest way to get the rom sorted, I know how to get the custom rom installed there are too many posts everywhere that you can read through and make a decision and find roms of your choice, but there seems to be nothing about stock roms, i am sure there are people who are willing to get stock rom and their carrier is not rolling out the update coz they want more junk to be added.
Steps on how to get generic stock rom would be really helpful.
Thanks again
zryvffn said:
@shrome99: Thanks dude, correct me if i am wrong, to get a generic firmware onto the desire s there is no option but to go for s-off and customs roms are better than stock ones, the reason i am asking is i have not used custom roms and willing to stick to stock.
What is the easiest way to get the rom sorted, I know how to get the custom rom installed there are too many posts everywhere that you can read through and make a decision and find roms of your choice, but there seems to be nothing about stock roms, i am sure there are people who are willing to get stock rom and their carrier is not rolling out the update coz they want more junk to be added.
Steps on how to get generic stock rom would be really helpful.
Thanks again
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+1 to above
IMO, if you're considering making a change then put on a decent custom (see my sig) you won't regret it
ben_pyett said:
+1 to above
IMO, if you're considering making a change then put on a decent custom (see my sig) you won't regret it
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Hey Ben, Thanks for this, I went ahead and got the ROM as you suggested. Installed the base verison, then the add-on and the update. I have been palying around with it and so far loving it.
Only problem tough, I cannot use Market. I can open market look for apps and download, but when it starts to install, the phone re-boots. any known issues with this and is there a workaround to sort this out.
Ok, so here is what i did, Flashed Base version again and market started working again with no issues. Another issue which is not so much of an issue but only at night, why does the soft keys don't lit up on Desire S?. any way to fix these. Thanks guys.
Sometimes firing up and signing into Google talk makes the market start working again
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
sadsac said:
Sometimes firing up and signing into Google talk makes the market start working again
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
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Thanks for that, I did a search for the issue and did the same thing as you had advised, but didn't work. Then I flashed the base version again and then the update, which worked. Don't know what had happened there.
But yeah loving the new rom and i would say was a better move to be on a custom ROM and getting rid of Carrier's junk installed.
Cheers!
Ok, so instead of creating a new post i have decided to post it here since it is already been discussed.
I was happy with rooted phone and endymion Rom and was happy until my phone started heating up and restarted on its own as if it had a mind of its own, I called HTC and they advised to send it for repair, i had to unroot the phone and sent for repair. Got the phone back with updated version and i need help rooting the phone.
when i boot the phone in fast boot this is what i get:
****LOCKED****
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-BOOT
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13
Android Version 2.3.5
HTC Sense Verison 3.0
Software Number: 2.14.841.4
Baseband Version: 2.14.841.4 CL 184593 Release-Keys
Now i need to Root the phone again so i can be another happy user of endymion.
I am looking at this guide and needed help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636&page=1
The oldest RUU i can find for my provider is RUU_Saga_Telstra_WWE_1.36.841.3_Radio_20.28d.30.0805U_3805.04.02.01_M_release_184558_signed.exe
I was reading the guide and this is where i am confused.
6.This command will gets you out of adb shell.. so we need to get back to adb shell and you will see "#" sign..meaning you are temp rooted and we can then proceed to changing MISC_VERSION:
Code:
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6 .
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6 do i change this to 1.36.841.3 or leave it as it is?
Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
IMO you can leave it as it is. 1.27.xxx is older than your RUU version so I think it will work fine.
chninkel said:
IMO you can leave it as it is. 1.27.xxx is older than your RUU version so I think it will work fine.
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Thanks for that, yes i did follow the guide, and then got stuck again. The problem i am facing is after pushing all the files as of the guide, i run tacoroot the phone restarts and all i get is a red triangle with exclamation mark in it and nothing else happens.
then to get rid of it, i pull out the battery and do a complete factory reset. I have done this about 5 times now but still the same.
Also tried using super one click but that dint work either and freezes on waiting for device.
anything i have missed or is there any other solutions, any GUI programs or video to help if i am missing something.
any help is appreciated.
Thanks
I believe that you have to boot the original recovery before using tacoroot to get it working ( I mean boot it once, then boot normally).
After using tacoroot --root, your phone will probably go in bootloop, don't worry about that and change your misc_version as described in the tutorial.
And please, stop pulling out the battery, you will brick your phone this way.
chninkel said:
And please, stop pulling out the battery, you will brick your phone this way.
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+1
You can pull it out as often as you want..but at least you should know the risk.
Sent by my fingers to your head
chninkel said:
I believe that you have to boot the original recovery before using tacoroot to get it working ( I mean boot it once, then boot normally).
After using tacoroot --root, your phone will probably go in bootloop, don't worry about that and change your misc_version as described in the tutorial.
And please, stop pulling out the battery, you will brick your phone this way.
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I don't understand,"boot into original recovery". To try i booted the phone in HBOOT and pressed recovery and same thing the triangle shows. am i missing something here.
EDIT: I went till the last step and this is what i get "Patching and backing up partition 17...
Error Opening backup file.
#"
any idea
zryvffn said:
To try i booted the phone in HBOOT and pressed recovery
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That's what I meant.
You can try misc_version_universal to avoid error patching partition 17 (see attachment below).
chninkel said:
That's what I meant.
You can try misc_version_universal to avoid error patching partition 17 (see attachment below).
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Thanks dude, this worked and going thru revolutionary. i did some changes in the steps and will update what i did in a while after i get a rom installed.
Thank you everyone for help and support. i was able to downgrade my HBOOT and install a custom ROM. It would not have been possible if you guys had not supported.
one thing i have learnt is the more you read the more you find things useful and you actually learn how ti weigh your risk and benefits and avoid ending up with an expensive paper weight.
so this is what i did.
after using universal misc version file i was getting 140 error in RUU, boot loader version error, tried 3 time but would not let me get past that, then out of frustration i thought about giving it a last try for good or for worse, in the misc version section i changed a bit.
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.36.841.3 (Same number as my RUU)
then RUU went fine and then revolutionary.
well, if any kind of newbie person in trying to root the phone i would suggest to read and if you think you have read enough, its probably you haven't.
special thanks to @chninkel, @eyahl. Thanks Guys for all the support.
Cheers!
Hi folks, just thought I'd post my newly created video on here for anyone who wants to S-ON their HTC Desire S and revert it to a factory 'fresh' state.
*Please only follow these steps at your own risk etc etc as I cannot be held responsible if anything goes wrong!*
I searched for ages for the best way to do it and I think I've managed to portray it here in the video. A noticed an old thread which someone did on here (in the sticky section) has now been 'taken off' so thought I'd create a new one.
Let me know if you have any questions/comments and I hope this helps some of you out!
I've also done some quick instructions which should help out along with the video:
Today I will be showing you how to get your HTC Desire S to be “S-ON”. You only need to follow this video if you want to revert your phone back from a S-OFF state.
Why would I possibly want to do this?
There are several reasons:
1) If you need to send your phone back to HTC for repair it’s probably a good idea to remove any software you’ve put on the phone — they may no like it
2) If you want to revert to how your phone was when you first purchased it this is the best way to do it (some people call it factory defaults)
3) You’re bored and have 18 minutes and 5 seconds to spare.
What you will need:
1 x HTC Desire S (with at least 50% battery)
1 x USB Sync cable
1 x half-cup of tea
1 x de-stressing device
Firstly, you will want to download an RUU file. RUU stands for “ROM Update Utility” and this file contains the original software/firmware for your phone.
Go to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506 and then click the link to FileFactory which will bring up the list of ROM files. Find the one that matches your phone. If you are in the UK like me you’ll see “UK” in the file name. You also need to select the correct file depending on the phone operator/network you are on. I’m on T-Mobile so went for the “TMO” version.
Whilst that downloads, on XDA Developers again, search for “Revert back to stock (remove revolutionary)” http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1387484 and you can download a lovely package from “giby21″ which contains Android Flasher and the HBOOT file you need.
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**PLEASE NOTE** The RUU file for your phone is quite possibly different to the one mine uses so you may need to use a different HBOOT version. If you don't have the correct HBOOT version you will get an error messagee from the RUU setup/installer saying "error [140] bootloader version error".
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Extract the files and then load Android Flasher. Please note you must have HTC Sync UNINSTALLED, USB Debugging mode enabled (in your phone’s settings) and you also need HTC’s Fastboot drivers installed for your phone to be picked up later. You can get the fastboot drivers from here: http://unrevoked.com/rootwiki/doku.php/public/revolutionary
Now select your device in Android Flasher and the select the Browse button under where it says “Bootloader”. Browse to where you extracted the “Revert to stock” .rar file and then the folder called “FlashENGHBOOT”. Select the .img file in there (named engHBOOToverARX.img) and press OK.
Now power off your Desire S and power back on whilst holding the Vol Down button. Click to select FASTBOOT and then plug it in via USB. Now back to the Android Flasher program and select “I’m already in fastboot” checkbox and press the “Flash!” button. You should now notice the REVOLUTIONARY title at the top has gone — great — it’s been removed.
Once flashed, reboot your phone and leave it plugged into the USB. Now you can right-click the RUU file you downloaded and “Run as Administrator”. This process will take about 10 minutes but after this you will be back with S-ON and to your original T-Mobile (or other operator) software.
Phew! Time for a drink!
Interesting guide, but there is a lot missing which you haven't evaluated on, which can cause users to get stuck.
Especially in the misc_version area side of things, eg. CID, Model ID etc.
Agreed with above, you should add a lot more detail. Cause people are going to fall flat with te RUU, also add changing your misc version.
Hi both, thanks for your feedback. The notes I wrote up were done whilst the video was being uploaded and I didn't have time to write in any more detail. I will however try and make it more 'user friendly' when I have a moment
Cheers.
jonjuk said:
Hi both, thanks for your feedback. The notes I wrote up were done whilst the video was being uploaded and I didn't have time to write in any more detail. I will however try and make it more 'user friendly' when I have a moment
Cheers.
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Super OK
Doubt
Hi jonjuk
I first rooted my Desire S using one of the DesireFanatics Video. Now after OTS Upgrade HBOOT got upgraded as well, so no SOFF + root using revolutionary. I chose doing root (with S-ON) using alternate method.
This video will revert both the cases? or just the original HTC Desire S (before OTS upgrade)
xAutobot said:
Hi jonjuk
I first rooted my Desire S using one of the DesireFanatics Video. Now after OTS Upgrade HBOOT got upgraded as well, so no SOFF + root using revolutionary. I chose doing root (with S-ON) using alternate method.
This video will revert both the cases? or just the original HTC Desire S (before OTS upgrade)
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Have you tried following the video system from jonjuk
luky4 said:
Have you tried following the video system from jonjuk
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Yup and it simply uses android flasher. My doubt was if it will work on a root + s-on device hboot version 2.x (in my signature) that is after the OTS upgrade
Worked a treat. Followed this and now have a factory fresh phone
Mine still says:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
WHAT DO I DO?
yajnibor said:
Mine still says:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
WHAT DO I DO?
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Go through the video again. I've also updated the written instructions slightly so have a read through them
jonjuk me wonder if the RUU rom contain Hboot 0.98.0000 or 0.98.0002 may also have, when ga installation.
Suppose rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.28.401.1 contains Hboot 0.98.0000.
Rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.47.401.4 gives Hboot 0.98.0002.
The question I asked, which RUU download.
You can this be tested?
I think this problem is occurring at yajnibor.
I ask for your opinion.
http://shrani.si/f/e/Tz/jQvpGJ3/hboot.jpg (RUU 1.28.401.1 )
http://shrani.si/f/3p/L2/10DkqOmg/hboot1.jpg (RUU 1.47.401.4 )
Help with RUU installation
I followed all your instructions but cannot seem to get the RUU to install. Whenever I run it I recieve error 140 asking me to get the correct RUU. I am using the RUU for virgin mobile which was on the link for RUU's that you provided.
My bootloader is as follows:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-38.03.02.15_M
eMMC-boot
I have no ROM currently on there at the point I am at in your guide so every time I boot, I go straight into bootloader,
Any help on what I'm doing wrong or what I can do to get the RUU onto my phone.
Thanks.
luky4 said:
jonjuk me wonder if the RUU rom contain Hboot 0.98.0000 or 0.98.0002 may also have, when ga installation.
Suppose rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.28.401.1 contains Hboot 0.98.0000.
Rom RUU Saga Europe ver. 1.47.401.4 gives Hboot 0.98.0002.
The question I asked, which RUU download.
You can this be tested?
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I'm not an expert on RUU files but yes, I think it does contain a new HBOOT which it installs. The reason you need to revert your HBOOT back, I think, is so the RUU file will recognise your phone correctly.
As I went through this by very hard path on my own and forum research, also I can confirm, that this guide is well presented, but it's missing a lot very significant information.
Forwox said:
As I went through this by very hard path on my own and forum research, also I can confirm, that this guide is well presented, but it's missing a lot very significant information.
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Hi there, please let me know what I've missed and I'll add it into the video and the first post
I had HBoot 0.98.0002 and used Revolutionary to get S-off then loaded su file for root.
I now have...
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.04.02.01_M
eMMC-boot
I tried running Android Flasher to flash the EngHboot file but it is not doing anything.
It changes the phone to fastboot so I know it is communicating but after that the phone stays on the fastboot screen and Android Flasher stays on the "please wait while flashing your phone" screen. This has been unchanged for over an hour.
Can anyone advise what might be the problem ?
You can have a look here androidforums.com/desire-s-all-things-root/438830-guide-how-root-desire-s.html under section 2, it shows you other ways to flash the hboot.
Ive been messing with custom ROMS, but i miss that stock feeling Ill have to give this a go, hopefully not mess anything up... Cheers mate
Does anyone have a guide for returning to a stock ROM when you unlocked using htcdev.com? I tried (re)locking my device, but I can't get a RUU to install.
Edit: I unlocked and installed ClockworkMod after previously having upgraded to Android 2.3.5/Sense 3.0.
I want to downgrade my desire S to be able to use revolutionary.
Can I use this method? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331)
My Desire has the following specifications:
- 2.3.5
- Hboot 2.000.002
- 2.10.401.8
What version do I download the RUU? 2.10.401.8?
If this method does not work what happens? The phone continues to work the same way?
Thanks
Fredericosilva said:
I want to downgrade my desire S to be able to use revolutionary.
Can I use this method? (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331)
My Desire has the following specifications:
- 2.3.5
- Hboot 2.000.002
- 2.10.401.8
What version do I download the RUU? 2.10.401.8?
If this method does not work what happens? The phone continues to work the same way?
Thanks
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I really wish you wouldn't do that. Switching indiscriminately between HBOOT versions is one possible way (if something goes wrong) to convert your Desire S to one very expensive paperweight. Most new ROMs require the newer HBOOT. Guaranteed you won't be staying long on the old HBOOT. But if you insist, a brief glimpse at the Dev section should satiate your curiosity.
Saipro said:
I really wish you wouldn't do that. Switching indiscriminately between HBOOT versions is one possible way (if something goes wrong) to convert your Desire S to one very expensive paperweight. Most new ROMs require the newer HBOOT. Guaranteed you won't be staying long on the old HBOOT. But if you insist, a brief glimpse at the Dev section should satiate your curiosity.
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So what you recommend to do root and install a new rom? The only way I have to s-off is downgrade hboot, for now...
Fredericosilva said:
So what you recommend to do root and install a new rom? The only way I have to s-off is downgrade hboot, for now...
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Ok. Downgrade. But it's as easy as pushing the appropriate HBOOT to your device via ADB. If you've downloaded the appropriate HBOOT, you're almost there. It's as easy as using this tested & trusted method
Saipro said:
Ok. Downgrade. But it's as easy as pushing the appropriate HBOOT to your device via ADB. If you've downloaded the appropriate HBOOT, you're almost there. It's as easy as using this tested & trusted method
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I believe it's not that easy. Engineering HBOOT (or any HBOOT for that matter) can't be flashed without S-OFF, since HTCDev-unlocked bootloader won't accept that flash, from ADB or any other source - the writes just won't go through, they'll be cached by eMMC and lost upon reboot.
So, as the OP says, he has no choice but to downgrade.
OP, there's a sticky in Development section, ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/etc. Please read it instead of posting, and you'll discover 3 guides (at least).
Jack_R1 said:
I believe it's not that easy. Engineering HBOOT (or any HBOOT for that matter) can't be flashed without S-OFF, since HTCDev-unlocked bootloader won't accept that flash, from ADB or any other source - the writes just won't go through, they'll be cached by eMMC and lost upon reboot.
So, as the OP says, he has no choice but to downgrade.
OP, there's a sticky in Development section, ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/etc. Please read it instead of posting, and you'll discover 3 guides (at least).
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Well, that could be. But a few people seem to have done it via ADB. What really puzzles me is the number of people who unlock their phones using HTCDEV. It's unbelievable!
It seems much easier and less intimidating than S-OFF guides.
And then they're getting stuck, because they usually don't understand a thing in what they did. And then they come and open endless threads "Ok, I unlocked with HTCDev, now what do I do". Oh well, such is life...
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Jack_R1 said:
I believe it's not that easy. Engineering HBOOT (or any HBOOT for that matter) can't be flashed without S-OFF, since HTCDev-unlocked bootloader won't accept that flash, from ADB or any other source - the writes just won't go through, they'll be cached by eMMC and lost upon reboot.
So, as the OP says, he has no choice but to downgrade.
OP, there's a sticky in Development section, ROMS/RECOVERY/ROOT/HBOOT/etc. Please read it instead of posting, and you'll discover 3 guides (at least).
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Hmm confusing this root is....
Hmm been reading for a week now, I have the same Hboot and RUU and I'm a bit puzzeled.
I don't want to go the HTCDev way, because of the limitations afterward.
I have an unbranded Desire S, S-on and locked, with Hboot 2.00.0002.
- When I understand it right there is no other way then a downgrade right?
- This downgrade has to be done with Zergrush (although I thought it didn't work for 2.3.3 and above?) to gain temp root, then the misc_version to fool the phone so we can use the older RUU (not sure which one to take though, the oldest WWE?)
Now I could s-off through AlpaRev, but I have a question or two there as well
- I want to work with the Engineering Hboot (seems to be better?), can I do this directy via AlphaRev Iso, or do I need to flash/push it later? What would be the advantage over using the Alpharev one?
- Similar question, but now about the recovery that comes with Alpharev (CWM). I prefer 4EXT, can I bake that in in one go, or do I rather use the 4EXT installer from the market afterward?
Feel free to comment on my noobness, but on my desire it was a lot easier.
Don't want to end up with a paper weight.
Cheers
May the force be with you...
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You sound very well informed and have done your research well, something to be commended.
Downgrade hboot, soff with revolutionary then afterwards fast boot flash eng hboot
Eng hboot is better IMO, as provides you more options
Swyped firm ym Desire S unsig XAD Permuim
ben_pyett said:
You sound very well informed and have done your research well, something to be commended.
Downgrade hboot, soff with revolutionary then afterwards fast boot flash eng hboot
Eng hboot is better IMO, as provides you more options
Swyped firm ym Desire S unsig XAD Permuim
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Thanks for the boost of confidence, I'm no cmd line hero, hence the hesitation.
I used mainly terminal emulator to push recovery, hboot were easy as well with the right zip.
Could you comment in further detail about my RUU question and tell me if it is possible to add EXT4 install with Alparev?
Is this btw also a downgrade of the os and radio? I.o.w. does this process leave me with an old radio and os (2.3.3 without 3.0 sense)?
I understood as well that the hboot 0.98.0000 and 0002, work only with RUU containing 2.3.3?
Does this engineering boot work with 2.3.5 and above?
What confuses the hell out of me is the need to relock the phone, wasn't the whole idea not the direct opposite?
Why this need to relock?
Again, cheers for the help, on the old desire this was all quite easy obtained by just reading and a lot less command line code..
germsandbugs said:
Thanks for the boost of confidence, I'm no cmd line hero, hence the hesitation.
I used mainly terminal emulator to push recovery, hboot were easy as well with the right zip.
Could you comment in further detail about my RUU question and tell me if it is possible to add EXT4 install with Alparev?
Is this btw also a downgrade of the os and radio? I.o.w. does this process leave me with an old radio and os (2.3.3 without 3.0 sense)?
I understood as well that the hboot 0.98.0000 and 0002, work only with RUU containing 2.3.3?
Does this engineering boot work with 2.3.5 and above?
What confuses the hell out of me is the need to relock the phone, wasn't the whole idea not the direct opposite?
Why this need to relock?
Again, cheers for the help, on the old desire this was all quite easy obtained by just reading and a lot less command line code..
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Yes once downgraded you will be on 2.3.3 and sense 2.1.
Did it myself a week back. Don't want sense 3.or 3.5. Perfectly happy with sense 4 and go back to 2.1 for camera.
Coming to the hboot.
you should definitely flash an eng-hboot, which is good on case you need warranty.
I would recommend you to go for the old eng hboot 0.98 as it had a larger cache memory. So should stay on 0.98 unless facing issues.
I don't think you need to relock again. That would be needed only if you need to go for warranty
If you follow the steps listed, out should be straight forward. Let me know if you need any help.
Swyped from a primed Desire S