Hello all,
Everyday I see new threads on the XTC clip...which clutter this forum
Rather than all individually creating a new post saying XTC-Clip needed here or here.. Please first read and then post in the already existing thread (see the first URL below) which is created in another forum and may well already contain your answer. You may also find the information below useful.
INFO:
The xtc device works on nearly all htc phones. Most phones come by default as S-ON (security on). Currently the xtc clip hardware device is the only method to make your phone S-OFF, this is the first stage to making your device root and being able to instal custom roms. People are currently working on creating a software method to achieve S-off but this is not yet possible.
Using the xtc device will invalidate the warranty of your phone and cannot be reversed, so be sure you fully understand what you are doing.
If you are still unsure as to what a XTC-Clip is, or what the terms S-ON, S-OFF or root mean then please try googling these things and reading before asking.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1042997
For further details on the XTC Clip then also see the Desire S related thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032144
Many Thanks, If you appreciate this post then press Thanks, Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Moderator: any chance off making this a sticky?
nice post dude..
it's better to make s-off / s-on in one thread.
vote this thread for STICKY
But why is it that in old Desire which has an S-ON, can be rooted?
Now with the Desire S, it's impossible (for now). And the only redemption is this XTC Clip thingy.
Because htc in their wisdom choose to instal signed boot loaders
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Sorry double post
Quick question regarding the xtc clip, my desire s was bought sim free so already unlocked for any network but still s on. If i go to a shop with an xtc clip and ask them to unlock my already unlocked phone will that make it s off? Or is the process with the xtc clip different?
this is very nice thread about s-off by l0st.prophet
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=980497
read it to know all the things about s-off, bootloader, etc.
XTC CLIP
Hi i am in melbourne i can unlock your phone and install your custom rom on it for you email me [email protected]
korza said:
Hi i am in melbourne i can unlock your phone and install your custom rom on it for you email me [email protected]
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the thread is old
now there is a software s-off method now
Wildfire s telstra
There is no software method for the Wildfire S sold by Telstra. XTC clip is still needed.
richconnor said:
There is no software method for the Wildfire S sold by Telstra. XTC clip is still needed.
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that would be relevant.....if this was the wildfire forum.
i brought xtc wright now
i have a question to you
there is a lot of sim cable with tool are you know how i can use it
is it a specific cable for every device
inzaghi--9 said:
i brought xtc wright now
i have a question to you
there is a lot of sim cable with tool are you know how i can use it
is it a specific cable for every device
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i wouldn't use xtc clip if i were you. If you can, return it. The method is outdated now.
dan-fish said:
i wouldn't use xtc clip if i were you. If you can, return it. The method is outdated now.
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Please tell us what is up to date now? What method for network unlock htc phones? Cheers.
.:: DjKac ::.
Ah sorry. Yeah its probably the best way to do that. I was referring to S-OFF. However, sometimes networks unlock the phone for free
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
Related
Just wondering if anyone had managed to debrand a Desire S.
Have made a goldcard and ran the RRU however I get a bootloader error.
Not really interested in rooting or installing custom ROMs just want rid of the Vodafone crappy.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
I hope I'm right, but i think you need s-off too for debrand :/.
romitchell said:
Just wondering if anyone had managed to debrand a Desire S.
Have made a goldcard and ran the RRU however I get a bootloader error.
Not really interested in rooting or installing custom ROMs just want rid of the Vodafone crappy.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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Waht kind of crap?
Bootanimation/splash is hard to remove.
To delete apps from Vodafon or apps from htc (amazonmp3, navi preinstalled) you have to root - after rooting they are "normal" apps to uninstall.
root:
1) s-off your phone (should have be done with your gaoldcard)
2) search for onclickroot here on xda
done
Hmm.. is your desire s s-off? If yes then just flash the original HTC ROM Ruu! Just look it up in this forum! For me it worked well! Even my T-Mobile splashscreen disappeared!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss
scott7saunders said:
forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss
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Out of curiosity what is your SKU and P/N on the box as i purchased an O2 desire s and it came with generic firmware and unlocked. Although i think i got lucky.
scott7saunders said:
forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss
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i got mine unlocked for free from o2...just go through their site and chat to an advisor..ask them you want your phone unlocked...worked for me
MarylandCookie said:
Out of curiosity what is your SKU and P/N on the box as i purchased an O2 desire s and it came with generic firmware and unlocked. Although i think i got lucky.
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Yeah, you're one lucky chap to grab hold of an S-OFF Desire S!
jazzaddict said:
Yeah, you're one lucky chap to grab hold of an S-OFF Desire S!
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I didnt say it was S-OFF i said it was unlocked, meaning Sim-Free lol...
I wish it was S-OFF!!!
ofc buying a pack with things you can get for free
if u wanna debrand look at the dev forum
edit: thx to mod/admin for deleting the scamming post
Gosh...
When is sum1 gonna either find a way to s-off desire s so that i can try the roms or maybe root it with s-on cos still you can flash without a problem...
M getting impatient now...
hi, i need help.
i bought desire s. it is vodafone sim free
***locked***
saga pvt ship s-on rl
HBOOT 2..00.0002
radio-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
aug 22 2011
i want to flash stock europe rom with all languages, ive been searching this forum, but im not sure what to do... please advise me.
thank you
tried ship saga rom RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.9_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed didn´t work-->error
i have created goldcard, but im not sure what to do.. if I need s-off or root...
Just install the ics ruu off the hec dev website. That will remove the branding.
But unfortunately HTCDEV ICS for desire S has bugs... like link clicks on SMS and other stuff, from what i have read.
It is not possible just to install a WWE rru like "RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.9_Radio_20.4801.30. 0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed" with the a goldcard inserted on the phone? If what it is needed is just to unbrand the phone, without having root or other stuff... or is it need to Hboot S-OFF unlock from HTCDEV? please advise.
D_Saint
Edit: from fastboot i got CId = VODAPD18 which it means Vodafone Portugal. Is it possible to run above RRU + goldcard with no / little risk of bricking ?
i hope you can be patient about this newbie questions :
it seems that i will buy DS this month.
and cause HTC lock the bootloader, i think i must have s-off for full customize.
and my questions :
1. are the warranty "off" if i my phone get s-off?
2. what's the bad case getting s-off (hardware and software) ?
3. besides xtc clip, is there another tools to have s-off?
4. can we use desire tools ( hardware ) to s-off desire s ?
many thanks..
king_elino said:
i hope you can be patient about this newbie questions :
it seems that i will buy DS this month.
and cause HTC lock the bootloader, i think i must have s-off for full customize.
and my questions :
1. are the warranty "off" if i my phone get s-off?
2. what's the bad case getting s-off (hardware and software) ?
3. besides xtc clip, is there another tools to have s-off?
4. can we use desire tools e( hardwar ) to s-off desire s ?
many thanks..
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Answers
(although you'll find these by searching and reading the forum further)
You don't achieve root using the XTC Clip, but, currently the only way to make you phone root is to first make it S-OFF (using XTC clip)
1 Yes - you invalidate your warranty and I don't believe that you can S-ON again.
2 The XTC clip route to S-OFF appears to safe, although you perform it completely at your own risk! to indicate how safe I intend to get my phone done by this route next week.
3 Not currently, people are working on a software method for this phone and Incredible S but haven't got there as yet.
4 If you mean, can you use the same XTC clip device for the older DESIRE as the DESIRE S the answer is yes, although I believe that you need the latest firmware/drivers for the XTC clip in order to get DESIRE S support.
ben_pyett said:
Answers
(although you'll find these by searching and reading the forum further)
You don't achieve root using the XTC Clip, but, currently the only way to make you phone root is to first make it S-OFF (using XTC clip)
1 Yes - you invalidate your warranty and I don't believe that you can S-ON again.
2 The XTC clip route to S-OFF appears to safe, although you perform it completely at your own risk! to indicate how safe I intend to get my phone done by this route next week.
3 Not currently, people are working on a software method for this phone and Incredible S but haven't got there as yet.
4 If you mean, can you use the same XTC clip device for the older DESIRE as the DESIRE S the answer is yes, although I believe that you need the latest firmware/drivers for the XTC clip in order to get DESIRE S support.
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thanks for the answers mate
another question :
beside xtc clip, is there another hardware to s-off desire?
because i can't find in my country people who have the xtc-clip..
king_elino said:
thanks for the answers mate
another question :
beside xtc clip, is there another hardware to s-off desire?
because i can't find in my country people who have the xtc-clip..
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No. It's only way (at the moment)
Although I know that I've read other posts of many Indian users with DESIRE S that are also looking for XTC in India and were talking about going in together to purchase one, but I can't remember whether they were in this forum, the Desire S Android Dev one or in one of the Incredible S forums..
So best you start looking/reading and then contact one of them directlt... best of luck.
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No. It's only way (at the moment)
Although I know that I've read other posts of many Indian users with DESIRE S that are also looking for XTC in India and were talking about going in together to purchase one, but I can't remember whether they were in this forum, the Desire S Android Dev one or in one of the Incredible S forums..
So best you start looking/reading and then contact one of them directlt... best of luck.
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HOOO.. tanx a lot mate..
but i'm from indonesia.. not india..
king_elino said:
but i'm from indonesia.. not india..
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Opps my bad!
Here new RUU for Chacha
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cc3....3033H_7.48.35.14_2_release_199798_signed.exe
Enjoy!
Thanks. I was able to apply it on my french azerty chacha with a goldcard : no issue with the azerty
hey men, can you provide a tutorial to make goldcard for the chacha (orange france pack)
that would be nice
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954723
Once the goldCard crated, what next ? Just launch the exe update file ?
yes Very good rom, no issue since yesterday ...
Done !
Nothing special to note, testing
Any screen shots guys?
or does it have any screen capture?
What is the difference with the standard ROM?
H football,
No news for a new european build ?
Thanks
- If I apply this RUU, will it change the HBOOT/SPL as well (to S-OFF)?
- What's the difference from the standard ROM?
The SPL (S-OFF) part would be especially nice, as I saw people complaining here that they can't root their device (the ones which have S-ON can't be rooted).
Thanks!
d.furtuna said:
- If I apply this RUU, will it change the HBOOT/SPL as well (to S-OFF)?
- What's the difference from the standard ROM?
The SPL (S-OFF) part would be especially nice, as I saw people complaining here that they can't root their device (the ones which have S-ON can't be rooted).
Thanks!
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Again, this won't give you s-off, only developer builds will do that (I think) which are internal to HTC and won't be leaked ever.
Hi,
I have an HTC ChaCha which i got from Dubai... It seems to be an Europe Edition.. I tried to load this ROM into it and i got an ERROR.
It said wrong CID or something.. I believe this is an upgrade to the version that is present on the phone...
Can somebody help me with what to do..
Also it says S-ON in the bootloader...
Will htcdevs Unlock Bootloader work to S-OFF it??
Is there any method available, simillar to Sensation and EVO 3D for ChaCha..??
Thx in advance..
nuumaan said:
Hi,
I have an HTC ChaCha which i got from Dubai... It seems to be an Europe Edition.. I tried to load this ROM into it and i got an ERROR.
It said wrong CID or something.. I believe this is an upgrade to the version that is present on the phone...
Can somebody help me with what to do..
Also it says S-ON in the bootloader...
Will htcdevs Unlock Bootloader work to S-OFF it??
Is there any method available, simillar to Sensation and EVO 3D for ChaCha..??
Thx in advance..
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Unfortunately it has been said over and over again, s-off is possible with an XTC clip at the moment. If you want you can wait for HTC to unlock the bootloader (which will take some time) or alpharev.
You can either buy an XTC clip or find a local gsm shop that has one and will s-off your phone. Afterwards you can put the rom on it.
Football said:
Here new RUU for Chacha
http://www.filefactory.com/file/cc3....3033H_7.48.35.14_2_release_199798_signed.exe
Enjoy!
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This is helpful mate, do realise this is an asian rom.. what languages does it come with? does it have arabic. Is is a stock unbranded rom??
Thx
Alex C. said:
Unfortunately it has been said over and over again, s-off is possible with an XTC clip at the moment. If you want you can wait for HTC to unlock the bootloader (which will take some time) or alpharev.
You can either buy an XTC clip or find a local gsm shop that has one and will s-off your phone. Afterwards you can put the rom on it.
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Thanks a lot for the reply.. I know that it is frustrating to answer the same question again and again. I just wnated to know if there is any method from Alpharev or others.
And i have got my reply..Thanks a lot...
Hello everyone, how do you unlock SFR?
sorry if my question is stupid, but what do you mean by SFR?
Isn't it a frensh provider?
should be determined with a sim lock
If you want to get rid of your mobile operator limitations you have to flash a debranded rom on your device. You can choose to have stock, rooted stock or custom - according to your needs.
Here you can find all the necessary guides, files and tools.
Good luck
I do not think that's enough to change rom to use any sim
Sorry I misunderstood your question.
In your case as far as I know there is no software way to do this yet, except the unlocking websites (but probably you already know that)
It should be a desire for something like this but I know right?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
Maybe somebody try the first method? I have no root
Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk
As said before, no software way has been found yet for the Desire S...
However, there's the hardware way... You can easily remove Simlock with XTC Clip. This will also S-off your device (needed for root).
So... Look for somebody nearby with an XTC Clip! There's a list of XTC owners on this site somewhere, not in the Desire S forum though.
Sent from my Desire S using Tapatalk
Hey CrazyAngel1990
If you still have the SIM lock take a look at this thread
I am new to the forum, I greet all.
I would ask how I can remove the brand from a HTC Chacha, and manually update the firmware to the latest update for HTC Chacha.
Thank you.
Afaik up to this point there are no free methods. You can either:
1. Buy and XTC clip and do the S-OFF and the unbranding.
2. Buy an unlock code via internet or something for 10$.
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Afaik up to this point there are no free methods. You can either:
1. Buy and XTC clip and do the S-OFF and the unbranding.
2. Buy an unlock code via internet or something for 10$.
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Pay? I can not replace the firmware with a no brand?
joaquinN said:
Pay? I can not replace the firmware with a no brand?
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Oh sorry lol, I have miss-read. I thought what you meant was locked to a specific carrier.
If it's unlocked then you can flash any ROM you want.
Alex C. said:
Oh sorry lol, I have miss-read. I thought what you meant was locked to a specific carrier.
If it's unlocked then you can flash any ROM you want.
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Can you tell me how to do or some tutorials online, because HTC can not find anything to inspire me confidence.
You can find a lot of tutorials here, in the Dev section for example, under HTC unlock thread. There you will understand how to flash CWM, root and then install a custom ROM.
I don't understand what you mean by "because HTC can not find anything to inspire me confidence".