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Ok first all i would like to say, i'm a new member, so don't get frustrtated if i ask questions which might sound like a pretty simple thing for experienced users, because you must remember when you first started it was difficult for you as well.
Basically i need to know if it is possible to 'root' the Desire S - Yes i am new to 'rooting' and everything, but i am getting myself familar with the terminology so hopefully will know a lot more soon. The reason i ask this is because, even on other sites, i can only find rooting guides for the original Desire but not the Desire S. I do understand this could be because this is a new phone, but would just like someone here to confirm that.
Also, if i do manage to 'root' the Desire S, would anyone recommend a ROM to put on it, and lead me to a guide which will help me in completing that task. Please note, from what i know, it would be good if it is a stable mod as i would like all features like wi-fi to still work. Thanks for your time, hope to hear from someone soon.
Kind Regards: Droidzz
seriously, even if you are new
use the search function
the half desire s forum is already full of "can i root" "how to root" "root" "rooooot?" threads ....
Before worrying about rooting you need to make sure that your device is S-OFF or S-ON. Search XDA to get instructions on how to do that.
IF you are very lucky and your device is S-OFF you'll can gain root access using either Gingerbreak or SuperOneClick root methods. (Again search XDA)
If you're like most people and stuck with a S-ON device you'll need to use an XTC Clip or wait for AlphaRev to S-OFF your device.
As the last guy said - read around on XDA. Plenty of people have asked the same questions before....
Hope that helps...
Thanks, for that buddy - Yes i have already searched the forum, and the internet, so i'm aware on how to 'root' the phone using the superoneclick method, however don't understand what's all this about the S-ON S-OFF anyone care to elaborate?
Droidzz said:
Thanks, for that buddy - Yes i have already searched the forum, and the internet, so i'm aware on how to 'root' the phone using the superoneclick method, however don't understand what's all this about the S-ON S-OFF anyone care to elaborate?
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To be honest @Blezz hit the nail on the head, with search
Here's a thread I wrote a while back in which you'll find some answers.......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076937
I Wounder if there is a kind sould here who have rooted his Europe phone who can tell me how to do it!
And plz dont just tell me S-off and write some shortcuts! explane further or link..
A Big Thanks and Sorry for beeing an annoying Noob with no time to search to much (The negative part of working too much is lack of time )
Even a temp root would be fine....
I searched a bit and saw root for Evo 3d And 4G! But in here in Sweden its Nither 4G or 3D! Just a Regular Sensation 3G!
with a little search, you find
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150006
Uh... First of all, Sensation = Sensation 4G. No other difference than branding. Second, you can get temp root on newest update because HTC didn't patch the exploit. Anything else?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
idavid_ said:
Uh... First of all, Sensation = Sensation 4G. No other difference than branding. Second, you can get temp root on newest update because HTC didn't patch the exploit. Anything else?
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
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THx now that explanes some!
What about S-off and radio off (dont even know what that is) but is it needed!
ANy diffrent between Tool Perma temp root and the Fre3vo? wich is rekomended!
3kgt said:
THx now that explanes some!
What about S-off and radio off (dont even know what that is) but is it needed!
ANy diffrent between Tool Perma temp root and the Fre3vo? wich is rekomended!
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s-off and radio off etc all those are needed to use custom roms and recoveries and permanent root... thats what i know well if im wrong please correct me...
1) This is NOT a development related thread. It should be in the Q&A section
2) Search, search and search
Time it took to post this thread and await the responses would have been much better spent searching, which in fact is about 2 posts down in this case...
Sensation's bootloader is locked ( s-on ) so there is'nt a way (yet) to s-off the device. We only have perm root for now that goes away when you reboot the phone ( so u have to repeat the method after every reboot ). The best and easiest way to do it is here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161283 . I know you are a noob and all but it would be better if did a little search before you started the thread ( the perm root method is very easy to find ). If you want to ask something the q&a section is where to do it. Anyway you will get it right the next time . Cheers
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA Premium App
eXceed said:
Time it took to post this thread and await the responses would have been much better spent searching, which in fact is about 2 posts down in this case...
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No wounder you have 4 Thanks since 2008!
Instead of Wining and wasting your time writing me, why dont you make good of it and write something usefull so Some One Likes you and thanks you instead of geting hated!
I DID a Search before, but i found Temp root for USA Sensation EVO 3D and 4G!
And if you read the TOpic it says
RUU EUROPE!
And Since the Sensation is 3g in Sweden And not 3D or 4G, i didnt dare testing before asking in here.
And since a Fourm is for Asking/discusting and talking so that is what i DID!
And if you read more i alsaw wrought Sorry for beeing a Noob, But i Work to much and own a company so the time is not on my side.. (So exprementing with a stoch phone and not knowing for sure if that temp root in here is working on EU phones is not so smart)
Thanks leftheodo
I did post it in the wrong section, sorry for that
I have no more question. And if an OP can be kind enough to move this to the right section.
3kgt said:
No wounder you have 4 Thanks since 2008!
Instead of Wining and wasting your time writing me, why dont you make good of it and write something usefull so Some One Likes you and thanks you instead of geting hated!
I DID a Search before, but i found Temp root for USA Sensation EVO 3D and 4G!
And if you read the TOpic it says
RUU EUROPE!
And Since the Sensation is 3g in Sweden And not 3D or 4G, i didnt dare testing before asking in here.
And since a Fourm is for Asking/discusting and talking so that is what i DID!
And if you read more i alsaw wrought Sorry for beeing a Noob, But i Work to much and own a company so the time is not on my side.. (So exprementing with a stoch phone and not knowing for sure if that temp root in here is working on EU phones is not so smart)
Thanks leftheodo
I did post it in the wrong section, sorry for that
I have no more question. And if an OP can be kind enough to move this to the right section.
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Well one, the Sensation EVO 3D isn't a device. It's the EVO 3D OR the Sensation. Also, if you read in this section of the forums, and check the temp-root threads, you would see how many people have EU Sensations.
Hi guys. Had this idea for a while. There are a lot of people joining xda on daily basis, and there are a lot of repetitive questions being asked which fill up Development threads. Point them here.
First thing first. I strongly advise you to read THIS thread before posting ANYTHING on XDA.
Then, have a quick look at the links at the bottom of this post. You might find what you need right away.
Third. Even if you do get your question answered, please, do come back and read the links in this post to educate yourself. You'll be surprised how much time and frustration it will save you in the future.
ASK ANY QUESTION HERE,adb, drivers, superCID etc...... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.
No abuse towards noobs or silly questions is tolerated here!
HALL OF FAME
People who contributed most to this thread. In no particular order. These people also have the right to use the banner below
undercover(The Tink-Meister)
Kohr-Ah
trkaaa
malybru (THE helpiest helper)
musarraf172
joaquinf
dublinz
dexter93
Hawke84
ganeshp
kgs1992
mf2112
ianoob
Jonny
rzr86
azzledazzle
click me--->>>>REAL TIME IRC HELP
Hi,
Welcome to the SENSATION !
New users,or old hands,there is something here for everyone .
<--->
. Getting Started
Everyone was new here once,so Noobs New users,please take the time to familiarize yourselves with how things work in the forum.
Check HERE
Now,the Sensation has come a long way in it's short history,and there are now many new tools and guides available.
This thread is about publishing a list of these, including links,all in one place.
If,anyone knows of any others that should be included,please feel free to chip in.
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S-off
Since HTC came up with Hboot 1.27 and 1.29 ,Revolutionary has not worked.
The clever people at Unlimited.IO came up with the Juopunutbear S-OFF method.
This can be found HERE
There are some great guides and tools as well from :
. ganeshp:[GUIDE] Juopunutbear S-OFF NO VOID WARRANTY| ROOT (1.2x HBOOTS)--NEW: ONE CLICK ROOT
. kgs1992:[TOOL][10 JUNE] HTC Sensation/XE/4G Super Utility (all in one) by kgs1992 v6.6
. -Asskicker-:[GUIDE] Flashing roms with S-ON and 1.27 HBOOT
. hasoon2000:[TOOL] HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit V1.1 [2-16-2012] [Noob-Proof]
. auggie2k:[GUIDE] Juopunutbear S-OFF (HBOOT 1.27.0000 with 3.32 ICS Firmware)
. KernelDev101: (S-OFF) {Guide} JuopunutBear S-OFF ( Virtualbox machine guide )
S-off with rumrunner
. topjohnwu: [GUIDE][NO NEED HTCDEV UNLOCK]Sick of the wire trick of S-OFF? Here's Rumrunner!!
. ichigo_kurosaki: [GUIDE] Unlocking Bootloader, Rooting, and Wiretrick-Free S-OFF for Beginners
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S-off with hboot < 1.18
. xl VipeR lx :[Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on
. kgs1992:[TOOL][10 JUNE] HTC Sensation/XE/4G Super Utility (all in one) by kgs1992 v6.6
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Roms/kernels/fixes/guides ALL IN ONE!
walidhazem:★★★Roms/kernels/fixes/guides ALL IN ONE!★★★
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Recovery Installation Problems
. trkaaa:[ Guide ] for installing Both Custom / Stock Recovery / SU ( Downloads and Methods )
<--->
WiFi Errors
seb_labine: [GUIDE] How to fix the «Wifi Error»
. trkaaa:Solve WiFi Errors , Wrong S-ON , Radio Problem, htc Dev Unlock Method ( how it Works)
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Phone Bricked?
. dexter93:[Finally Here!] HTC Unbricking Project
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Flashing ICS
. joaquinf:[GUIDE][JUL.15.12] How to flash ICS 3.33 firmware | flash/update ARHD ICS ROM
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Radio/Ril
. mf2112:[RADIO][RIL][May 28 2012] Sensation Radio/RIL files
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Firmware and CID
. Kohr-Ah:[Firmware][June-15]User-Friendly Firmware 1.17/3.12/3.24,3.30 & 3.32 Universal
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RUU
. kgs1992:[GUIDE]RUU related info (Stock with RUU, extracting rom.zip & other flashing methods)
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ROM Utilities
Patrics83:ROM Cleaner
Patrics83:Widget Scanner | Reload HTC Widget List | For All Sense 4.x ROMs
<___>
Sensation Fixes
. Hawke84:[Fixes][03Apr] ICS Problem Fixes / Mods
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Freenode IRC ICS Chat Channel
. HELPMENOW
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If All Else Fails
. malybru:[HELP THREAD] Ask any question. Noob friendly.
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Root with 1.27 hboot
. TheSnakeX:[Guide] Root Official ICS ROM HBoot 1.27.000 Easily without S-Off
*Warning*---This tool is also for the One X.Take care NOT to flash the One X kernel.
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Swap Partition
delta-roh:[MOD] How to make and use a swap partition on the SD-card
hinxnz: [MOD] MultiSwap v1.1.0 [All in One] Prioritized Multiple Shared Swap
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TMOUS APN unlock for tethering
. GROGG88:[mod]TMOUS APN unlock for tethering
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Windows 7 & 8 Drivers
malybru: Windows 7 & 8 Drivers
8.1 drivers + youtube video instructions HERE
<--->
Installing ADB/SDK and How to make a logcat
. blahbl4hblah :[GUIDE] Installing ADB/SDK and How to make a logcat
. MLIGN :[GUIDE] (For Noobs) SDK, ADB, and Drivers
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[Firmware][May 15][TMOUS-ICS-3.32.531.14-unlocked]
. GROGG88:[Firmware][May 15][TMOUS-ICS-3.32.531.14-unlocked]
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Sim Unlock
. xl VipeR lx:[GUIDE] TO UNLOCK YOUR SENSATION FREE - WORKING FOR EVERY SENSATION (noobproof)
kgs1992 : + this for hboot 1.27 or higher
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Debrand,Rebrand
. alexp999:[GUIDE] How to Debrand, Rebrand & Flash Stock ROMs to your Sensation
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OTA RootKeeper (and temporary un-root)
. supercurio: OTA RootKeeper
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GPS FIX
crypted: AGPS Patch Sensation | GET BACK TO RAPID GPS LOCK, CAN LOCK ONTO MORE SATS
<--->
Ganesh Explains
ganeshp: Ganesh explains about rooting,s-off,HTCDEV,ROMS firmware,recovery,SuperCID,ETC<ETC>
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Hope this helps.
ENJOY
"Thanks button is just to avoid "thanks" posts in threads. Nothing more than that. Don't ask in signature or post for it and defeat the purpose why it was introduced"
This section should just have a FAQ thread
Yeah good idea.
We must rember, we were all noobs once.
And we do get a lot of stick and crappy comments at noobs.
I will help out all i can hear.
sromer said:
This section should just have a FAQ thread
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There is no way you can FAQ everything and to keep FAQ up to date is pain in the ass. Treat this thread as a chat.
Why wouldn't you SuperCID?
I put a question in the firmware/partition thread yesterday, still no answer so I'll kick off by asking it again.
I see a lot of people getting trouble with their CID when installing firmware, and the firmware package is constantly updated with new CID's, however it seems prudent to become SuperCID anyway.
Is there a reason for not wanting SuperCID? From my understanding it's just a "label" in the phone, so it doesn't affect signal strength / how good your radio works etc. So it seems weird to want to avoid SuperCID. Am I right?
The only reason I can think of is in case of warranty returns or so. But why are so many (with a working device) trying to install firmware with their original CID then?
I hope someone understands my question.
tinky1 said:
Hi guys. Had this idea for a while. There are a lot of people joining xda on daily basis, and there are a lot of repetitive questions being asked which fill up Development threads. Point them here.
ASK ANY QUESTION HERE,adb, drivers, superCID etc...... You will either get an answer or will get pointed in the right direction.
I hope more experienced guys will help out, lets turn this thread into near enough real time help chat. I hope idea takes of and this becomes a sticky. Obviously, anyone can ask questions, not just newbees.
No abuse towards noobs or silly questions is tolerated here!
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Thanks for offering to help. I am seeing a trend here that questions are simply ignored. I am a beginner in this 'root' thing. Though I successfully rooted my previous phone HTC Desire.
I had asked a query in the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436663 but nobody has answered it.
I will be obliged if you could kindly answer my question. TIA!
sarkar_007 said:
Thanks for offering to help. I am seeing a trend here that questions are simply ignored. I am a beginner in this 'root' thing. Though I successfully rooted my previous phone HTC Desire.
I had asked a query in the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436663 but nobody has answered it.
I will be obliged if you could kindly answer my question. TIA!
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Yes you are right, If you want to go back to S-on sometime (which you'll only want in case of warranty returns), you'll need official firmware/hboot. However, S-on is a dangerous process, people have bricked their devices doing it.
The official firmware from that thread can be used for other purposes as well (If you're phone works better, you can switch to stock ROM/firmware and leave it S-off), but if you're not having troubles, I see no need to do that.
Also, you can make a NANDroid backup of your phone after you have rooted/S-off/CWM, so switching to Stock ROM won't be a problem.
For now, I wholeheartedly recommend Custom ROMs with the appropriate firmware.
Gödel said:
I put a question in the firmware/partition thread yesterday, still no answer so I'll kick off by asking it again.
I see a lot of people getting trouble with their CID when installing firmware, and the firmware package is constantly updated with new CID's, however it seems prudent to become SuperCID anyway.
Is there a reason for not wanting SuperCID? From my understanding it's just a "label" in the phone, so it doesn't affect signal strength / how good your radio works etc. So it seems weird to want to avoid SuperCID. Am I right?
The only reason I can think of is in case of warranty returns or so. But why are so many (with a working device) trying to install firmware with their original CID then?
I hope someone understands my question.
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Personally i cant think off a reason not superCID your device. Other than Warrenty
I had to to install the latest firmware for my ICS rom.
Its such an easy thing to do
Gödel said:
Yes you are right, If you want to go back to S-on sometime (which you'll only want in case of warranty returns), you'll need official firmware/hboot. However, S-on is a dangerous process, people have bricked their devices doing it.
The official firmware from that thread can be used for other purposes as well (If you're phone works better, you can switch to stock ROM/firmware and leave it S-off), but if you're not having troubles, I see no need to do that.
Also, you can make a NANDroid backup of your phone after you have rooted/S-off/CWM, so switching to Stock ROM won't be a problem.
For now, I wholeheartedly recommend Custom ROMs with the appropriate firmware.
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Thats exactly what I wanted to know. The RUU posted in the thread is 1.45.720.1 and my phone is 1.45.720.2. Where can I get exact RUU? And if ever I want to go back to stock can I use the 1.45.720.1 on my phone which is 1.45.720.2?
Gödel said:
I put a question in the firmware/partition thread yesterday, still no answer so I'll kick off by asking it again.
I see a lot of people getting trouble with their CID when installing firmware, and the firmware package is constantly updated with new CID's, however it seems prudent to become SuperCID anyway.
Is there a reason for not wanting SuperCID? From my understanding it's just a "label" in the phone, so it doesn't affect signal strength / how good your radio works etc. So it seems weird to want to avoid SuperCID. Am I right?
The only reason I can think of is in case of warranty returns or so. But why are so many (with a working device) trying to install firmware with their original CID then?
I hope someone understands my question.
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No good reason not to superCID. Its just as easy to return to your previous cid.
sarkar_007 said:
Thanks for offering to help. I am seeing a trend here that questions are simply ignored. I am a beginner in this 'root' thing. Though I successfully rooted my previous phone HTC Desire.
I had asked a query in the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436663 but nobody has answered it.
I will be obliged if you could kindly answer my question. TIA!
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I use phone, tablet most of the time, so would appreciate if you posted questions here instead of providing links.
Gödel said:
Yes you are right, If you want to go back to S-on sometime (which you'll only want in case of warranty returns), you'll need official firmware/hboot. However, S-on is a dangerous process, people have bricked their devices doing it.
The official firmware from that thread can be used for other purposes as well (If you're phone works better, you can switch to stock ROM/firmware and leave it S-off), but if you're not having troubles, I see no need to do that.
Also, you can make a NANDroid backup of your phone after you have rooted/S-off/CWM, so switching to Stock ROM won't be a problem.
For now, I wholeheartedly recommend Custom ROMs with the appropriate firmware.
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S-on goes wrong if you do it on rooted phone only by the looks of it. Although, any of this nodding businessis potentially dangerous, all you can do is to learn as much as you can to minimise possibility of a brick.
big_sw2000 said:
Personally i cant think off a reason not superCID your device. Other than Warrenty
I had to to install the latest firmware for my ICS rom.
Its such an easy thing to do
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Easily reversible to your previous cid, same command as to superCID
sarkar_007 said:
Thats exactly what I wanted to know. The RUU posted in the thread is 1.45.720.1 and my phone is 1.45.720.2. Where can I get exact RUU? And if ever I want to go back to stock can I use the 1.45.720.1 on my phone which is 1.45.720.2?
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I did manage to find some ruus which are not on xda. You need to look in your local forums.
sarkar_007 said:
Thats exactly what I wanted to know. The RUU posted in the thread is 1.45.720.1 and my phone is 1.45.720.2. Where can I get exact RUU? And if ever I want to go back to stock can I use the 1.45.720.1 on my phone which is 1.45.720.2?
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From here:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/c87a2330449af512/
And usually if you use an earlier RUU it will prompt you eventually for an OTA that will get up back to where you belong.
Kohr-Ah said:
From here:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/c87a2330449af512/
And usually if you use an earlier RUU it will prompt you eventually for an OTA that will get up back to where you belong.
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Nice to see you join in Kohr-Ah
tinky1 said:
Nice to see you join in Kohr-Ah
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Glad to help when I can
HTC Sense tweak
Hello there! Can I somehow replace standart all programs viewer with something other? I need folders, because it's not useful when you get the whole stuff at once. But I also like standart home screen, so i just need to replace action of all programs button.
MrAndrewRu said:
Hello there! Can I somehow replace standart all programs viewer with something other? I need folders, because it's not useful when you get the whole stuff at once. But I also like standart home screen, so i just need to replace action of all programs button.
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Do you mean can you replace the launcher with something that is different/more compact?
You can always try a different desktop launcher like Go Launcher or ADW but you will lose your ability to use Sense widgets. I don't know of anyone that has modified Sense Launcher to allow folders.
I don't want other launchers - sense stock is good, but I need something other for all programs menu - actually i've found AppFolders.
I just want to remap action on left button to app folder, for example. Is it possible in sense?
(screens here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194882)
MrAndrewRu said:
I don't want other launchers - sense stock is good, but I need something other for all programs menu - actually i've found AppFolders.
I just want to remap action on left button to app folder, for example. Is it possible in sense?
(screens here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194882)
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It is completely possible as the EVO people have done it as so:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148978
But I don't see that option in the mod forums for us. I would even ask tommytomatoe how to do it for the Sensation.
Kohr-Ah said:
It is completely possible as the EVO people have done it as so:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1148978
But I don't see that option in the mod forums for us. I would even ask tommytomatoe how to do it for the Sensation.
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Pity, it crashes. Maybe there are some hidden options (in so,ething like registry in windows)?
Anyway, ty for trying to help me
Sensation ICS
I have revolutionairy 6.02 on my phone and I am having problems with reboots. Seems to be around the sms. Anyone have any problems like this? I havent been able to find anyone else so far.
Also just curious if anyone has heard anything on cyanogenmod 9 for sensation? Love cyanogenmod roms.
TheManMountain said:
Also just curious if anyone has heard anything on cyanogenmod 9 for sensation? Love cyanogenmod roms.
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Cyanogen updates are like Fight Club.
Rule number 1. You don't talk about Cyanogen updates.
Rule number 2. You don't talk about Cyanogen updates.
That aside.....CM9 is being worked on. That's the only update there is. It'll get here when it gets here. (And yeah...I'm drooling with anticipation too and it drives me bonkers that I have no idea when we'll get to see it But that's the way Cyanogen rolls.)
Hello,
First of all, thanks for this great forum, i'm new to android and being here is really helpful.
I've read some of the guides posted, still i'd like to have some tips and infos.
I'm from Italy and my Desire S is still working on Gingerbread (!). I would like to update the firmware, if not to Jelly Bean (since the custom one is still beta, but advise me here), at least to ICS, but i don't know the routine to follow (ROOT, then Flash one of the custom ROMS? Being in S-Off mode is needed i guess). Another thing i don't get is flashing radios..
Help would be really appreciated, THANKS.
There is nothing to tell you that you can't find by reading the stickies and understanding what to do.
SimonTS said:
There is nothing to tell you that you can't find by reading the stickies and understanding what to do.
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i know, im asking just because im new and not secure of the routine to follow. thanks anyway
el_d4rio said:
Hello,
First of all, thanks for this great forum, i'm new to android and being here is really helpful.
I've read some of the guides posted, still i'd like to have some tips and infos.
I'm from Italy and my Desire S is still working on Gingerbread (!). I would like to update the firmware, if not to Jelly Bean (since the custom one is still beta, but advise me here), at least to ICS, but i don't know the routine to follow (ROOT, then Flash one of the custom ROMS? Being in S-Off mode is needed i guess). Another thing i don't get is flashing radios..
Help would be really appreciated, THANKS.
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If you haven't messed with your phone, i.e. rooted it, flashed any fancy thirty party rom, etc, and the phone is running official HTC ROM and in the exact same state as you bought it, I'd suggest OTA and upgrade to official ICS since you are new to android. Go to setting - about phone then update from there.
If you'd like to try other ROMs then there's plenty guide in this forum already.
Imo official 4.0.4 is a bad idea.
1) It has bugs
2) hboot 2.02 cannot be downgraded without htcdev
Sent from my HTC Desire S
amidabuddha said:
Imo official 4.0.4 is a bad idea.
1) It has bugs
2) hboot 2.02 cannot be downgraded without htcdev
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My Desire S is new and "untouched". For what i had got, the official htc release is to be installed manually and has some issues, so I had thought a custom and more recent ROM would have been better.
el_d4rio said:
My Desire S is new and "untouched". For what i had got, the official htc release is to be installed manually and has some issues, so I had thought a custom and more recent ROM would have been better.
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Then use revolutionary (S-OFF) not unlock via htcdev.com, 4ext recovery and you are good to go
If you are on Sense 3 you will have to downgrade in order to use Revolutionary.io
And of course I concider the ROM in my signature as the best to date
amidabuddha said:
Then use revolutionary (S-OFF) not unlock via htcdev.com, 4ext recovery and you are good to go
If you are on Sense 3 you will have to downgrade in order to use Revolutionary.io
And of course I concider the ROM in my signature as the best to date
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Thanks, after revolutionary (i'm on sense 2) rooting? Is yours a JB ROM? Anyway, checking on updates from the phone, i got a client FOTA Update. Should i do it?
el_d4rio said:
Thanks, after revolutionary (i'm on sense 2) rooting? Is yours a JB ROM? Anyway, checking on updates from the phone, i got a client FOTA Update. Should i do it?
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If you are going custom better not use OTA
Revolutionary will install custom recovery so the next thing will be a backup of your stock ROM and installing the Rom.zip from the sdcard via the recovery. No rooting, because all custom ROMs are pre-rooted.
My ROM is ICS, there is no complete stable JB yet but once you have s-off you can try them all within minutes. And do not forget to sync/backup your data (contacts, etc) to Google or with some app from the Play Store. And read some guides before starting anything. I am just giving you directions not a tutorial
Sent from my HTC Desire S
amidabuddha said:
If you are going custom better not use OTA
Revolutionary will install custom recovery so the next thing will be a backup of your stock ROM and installing the Rom.zip from the sdcard via the recovery. No rooting, because all custom ROMs are pre-rooted.
My ROM is ICS, there is no complete stable JB yet but once you have s-off you can try them all within minutes. And do not forget to sync/backup your data (contacts, etc) to Google or with some app from the Play Store. And read some guides before starting anything. I am just giving you directions not a tutorial
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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So why do you "root"? Just to unlock the phone without touching the FW?
Going custom i guess it's the only way, because htc is not going to update anymore, so better learn how to.
Anyway THANKS A LOT, it's more clear now
el_d4rio said:
so why do you "root"? Just to unlock the phone without touching the FW?
Anyway THANKS A LOT, it's more clear now
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Yes you can root your current software (the stock one) if you need just root for an app or something specific without changing the software.
But going custom means to run Android and Sense version which you will never have officially. And they all come pre-rooted
Sent from my HTC Desire S
One last thing amida... What's the difference between the various Sense versions? Just the theme? Will it be updated along with the installation of a custom ROM?
THANKS AGAIN
el_d4rio said:
One last thing amida... What's the difference between the various Sense versions? Just the theme? Will it be updated along with the installation of a custom ROM?
THANKS AGAIN
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They have different versions, because they are ported from different devices and there are difference between them. Not only visual but also performance.
More info about each ROM you will find in the first post of its thread.
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hello amida, i'm starting to update now... so im gonna do: s-off, recovery, 4ext choosing one of the customs. Which step should i do an image of my stock ROM in (so i can go back if needed) and how? Can you also recommend me an application for my datas backup?
THANKS
el_d4rio said:
hello amida, i'm starting to update now... so im gonna do: s-off, recovery, 4ext choosing one of the customs. Which step should i do an image of my stock ROM in (so i can go back if needed) and how? Can you also recommend me an application for my datas backup?
THANKS
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The best app for applications and data backup is titanium backup. It also allows you to make a flashable update zip you can flash after installing a new rom
Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing. ~Wernher Von Braun
jugg1es said:
The best app for applications and data backup is titanium backup. It also allows you to make a flashable update zip you can flash after installing a new rom
Research is what I'm doing when I don't know what I'm doing. ~Wernher Von Braun
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Ok, and for saving an image of my stock ROM, just in case i need to go back?
Nandroid backup is a part of the recovery and not an app.
Start reading instead of asking, please. The procedure is covered a million times in a million places.
To the answering guys, (almost) off-topic:
I have a riddle for you, or actually, a somewhat sad observation to share and see your opinions. Since this thread is one of the examples for what I'm going to talk about, and it's useless anyway, I won't feel any remorse diverting it.
I've seen several threads during the last couple of weeks where a random noob got the best out of one of the knowledgeable members of the community - in this and other forums - and they helped him instead of sending him to read stuff that he was supposed to be reading to know the answer.
In absolutely all of those threads, noob questions continued and deteriorated to the most basic ones. There wasn't even one thread where the noob wouldn't continue with flood of basic FAQ-sort of questions.
I've wrote in a couple of them more or less what I wrote here - an unpleasant message to stop the flood of baby questions.
All of the noobs were offended.
All of the noobs actually searched and found their answer after that message, and stopped the flood (with a message that here, they were so great they actually found everything themselves).
It's kinda sad, don't you think? Quite a few times bad treatment seems the most efficient way to achieve the best results... Guess there's no miraculous other way I'm missing, or maybe there is?
(P.S. I'm also moderating a local motorcyclists forum, and keeping the same harsh line in technical sub-forum. Works 100% for >5 years already. But sometimes it gets you wondering about human nature...)
Jack_R1 said:
Nandroid backup is a part of the recovery and not an app.
Start reading instead of asking, please. The procedure is covered a million times in a million places.
To the answering guys, (almost) off-topic:
I have a riddle for you, or actually, a somewhat sad observation to share and see your opinions. Since this thread is one of the examples for what I'm going to talk about, and it's useless anyway, I won't feel any remorse diverting it.
I've seen several threads during the last couple of weeks where a random noob got the best out of one of the knowledgeable members of the community - in this and other forums - and they helped him instead of sending him to read stuff that he was supposed to be reading to know the answer.
In absolutely all of those threads, noob questions continued and deteriorated to the most basic ones. There wasn't even one thread where the noob wouldn't continue with flood of basic FAQ-sort of questions.
I've wrote in a couple of them more or less what I wrote here - an unpleasant message to stop the flood of baby questions.
All of the noobs were offended.
All of the noobs actually searched and found their answer after that message, and stopped the flood (with a message that here, they were so great they actually found everything themselves).
It's kinda sad, don't you think? Quite a few times bad treatment seems the most efficient way to achieve the best results... Guess there's no miraculous other way I'm missing, or maybe there is?
(P.S. I'm also moderating a local motorcyclists forum, and keeping the same harsh line in technical sub-forum. Works 100% for >5 years already. But sometimes it gets you wondering about human nature...)
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don't worry i'm not offended... i read most of the stuff and guides out here, not taking just a minute to post the thread and having everyhting done by someone else.. i just needed directions! Anyway, if you don't want this kinda stuff in the forum, just put it in the registration form, newbies not accepted, and the prolem is solved
There is another thing that's floating around
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JmvCpR45LKA
yup
Sorry that I am a noob, but I have been reading threads for a couple hours and haven't found a source that will answer my question.
What is the easiest way to get JB on my HOX?
I have ran into some that seem easy but only to find that I need a CID of HTC_xxx where mine is CWS_001. After a post directing me to this forum I have continued to try to find something to help me get JB and no luck. If there is a post that describes this please reply with it, or if anyone would be kind enough to post directions on how to do this that would be greatly appreciated.
Again, sorry that I am a noob at this, first Android phone, switched from iOS after Apple's disappointing "new phone", aka iPhone 4s with an extra row of icons.
Thanks!
zac507 said:
Sorry that I am a noob, but I have been reading threads for a couple hours and haven't found a source that will answer my question.
What is the easiest way to get JB on my HOX?
I have ran into some that seem easy but only to find that I need a CID of HTC_xxx where mine is CWS_001. After a post directing me to this forum I have continued to try to find something to help me get JB and no luck. If there is a post that describes this please reply with it, or if anyone would be kind enough to post directions on how to do this that would be greatly appreciated.
Again, sorry that I am a noob at this, first Android phone, switched from iOS after Apple's disappointing "new phone", aka iPhone 4s with an extra row of icons.
Thanks!
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First, you can use this tool to easily root your phone, (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426), then flash any JB ROM you like and just follow the instructions.
marsyeti said:
First, you can use this tool to easily root your phone, (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952426), then flash any JB ROM you like and just follow the instructions.
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Thank you! I will use this to root my phone. Where might I find a JB ROM for my CID? Maybe I am missing something but that's where I run into the most difficulty.
Thank you again for your quick help!
zac507 said:
Thank you! I will use this to root my phone. Where might I find a JB ROM for my CID? Maybe I am missing something but that's where I run into the most difficulty.
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You have to change your CID from the AT&T default before you can unlock anyway. Once you do that, it doesn't matter anymore.
zac507 said:
Thank you! I will use this to root my phone. Where might I find a JB ROM for my CID? Maybe I am missing something but that's where I run into the most difficulty.
Thank you again for your quick help!
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The CID will be changed to 1111111 before you can unlock your phone and then root, so don't worry about that. Happy flashing!
iElvis said:
You have to change your CID from the AT&T default before you can unlock anyway. Once you do that, it doesn't matter anymore.
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Again, thank you. Can you please direct me to a post that explains how to change my CID? Or is that part of the previous post's link?
Thanks.
zac507 said:
Again, thank you. Can you please direct me to a post that explains how to change my CID? Or is that part of the previous post's link?
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That toolkit will do it for you.
zac507 said:
Again, thank you. Can you please direct me to a post that explains how to change my CID? Or is that part of the previous post's link?
Thanks.
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Ok...all these noobs getting the phone for free are now pissing me off completely. If you want to overcome being a noob, you have to put in time to read and search. DO NOT DO ANYTHING BEFORE FEELING COMFORTABLE WITH THE INFORMATION AT HAND
Being a noob means you should have at least watched the noob video when signing up. If you did not you broke the first rule of XDA and you need to watch it. If you did watch it(which I suspect you did not) you would know to search and read before posting. The community is here to answer questions we all have, but not questions that have been answered over and over again. Nor to spoon feed you.
oh ****...i know whats going to happen after he gets it rooted.......Don't you?? i see a brick coming up from attempting to flash the EVO OTA.
zac507, there is no official jb sense for our phone. someone should of stated that in the first reply shame on ALL of you. if you read his OP you would see he already tried flashing the endeavoru jb rom which is why he got the CID error.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044729
Here are GREAT guides for noobs basically from start to finish here. When I was first starting I made a Q&A thread ONLY after reading enough to where I was confused and not confident in going forward without consulting others.....The key here is that you need to read and understand what you are doing first before you ask for help otherwise what good is the help?
Anyways, good luck reading and hopefully everything goes well
DvineLord said:
if you read his OP you would see he already tried flashing the endeavoru jb rom which is why he got the CID error.
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That would indeed explain his obsession with his CID. Good catch.
DvineLord said:
zac507, there is no official jb sense for our phone. someone should of stated that in the first reply shame on ALL of you. if you read his OP you would see he already tried flashing the endeavoru jb rom which is why he got the CID error.
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So what does this mean for him? How can you flash a endeavoru jb rom without being unlocked and rooted?
ChefAnt said:
So what does this mean for him? How can you flash a endeavoru jb rom without being unlocked and rooted?
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He means an ruu, that's why he got a cid error.
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DvineLord said:
zac507, there is no official jb sense for our phone. someone should of stated that in the first reply shame on ALL of you. if you read his OP you would see he already tried flashing the endeavoru jb rom which is why he got the CID error.
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I wasn't trying to be mean lol....and just read the op again, unless I don't know how to read I see NOTHING about it saying that's what he was doing.....so maybe if you read the op...............
^^^^to clear confusion that's slightly Dickish....
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Thank you to everyone (except Chef). I will continue to read and do research before rooting or flashing my phone.
Chef, I have read through the forums quite a lot, asked others who have flashed other Android devices and watched many video tutorials on the subject. But before doing anything I wanted to ask a specific question that I did not see in the forums to get a clear and concise answer. Since I PAID for my phone, I do not want to brick it, hence my thread. I suggest you pull your over-inflated tech ego out of your swollen rear and learn to read. I said I was a noob at this. Noobs have questions. People on forums answer questions to help them. You, on the other hand, just act like a prick and contribute nothing to the thread. Thanks for absolutely no helpful information, please stop posting on any forum if this is how you do it.
Again, thank you to everyone else who replied. You were very helpful!
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Thank you to everyone (except Chef). I will continue to read and do research before rooting or flashing my phone.
Chef, I have read through the forums quite a lot, asked others who have flashed other Android devices and watched many video tutorials on the subject. But before doing anything I wanted to ask a specific question that I did not see in the forums to get a clear and concise answer. Since I PAID for my phone, I do not want to brick it, hence my thread. I suggest you pull your over-inflated tech ego out of your swollen rear and learn to read. I said I was a noob at this. Noobs have questions. People on forums answer questions to help them. You, on the other hand, just act like a prick and contribute nothing to the thread. Thanks for absolutely no helpful information, please stop posting on any forum if this is how you do it.
Again, thank you to everyone else who replied. You were very helpful!
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Where do I begin to correct this post?
First, let's start with the fact that you asked "what is the easiest way to get JB on HOX?" Well assuming you read, and searched and etc. you wouldn't need to ask that question considering you would have had the answer already because you in fact read and you would know that you can flash countless JB roms if bootloader unlocked and rooted.
My over inflated tech ego must have got in the way though. Even though you asked a question which is so similar to all the other JB related questions asked on this forum.
Obviously you need to continue to read(skimming and reading are different) considering the fact that you try to run an international RUU on your phone...
I was looking out for your best interest, if you want to take it to a personal level and call me a prick so be it, but I sure hope I help ingrained the fact that you need to read more before tinkering.
I think my rear is swollen I should go lay down
Zac, if you have any trouble or need help I for one would be willing to help, sent you a pm so we don't offend anyone else in here.
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guys, its probably very off topic question, but I will have my HOX this friday,
we have JB over 4.2.1 over there, but we are currently in war with SOD because of google lol
awesome devs and kernel over there too
my question is
isnt the current stock from HOX cool enough?
ntorresla said:
guys, its probably very off topic question, but I will have my HOX this friday,
we have JB over 4.2.1 over there, but we are currently in war with SOD because of google lol
awesome devs and kernel over there too
my question is
isnt the current stock from HOX cool enough?
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Where the heck is "over there"? I assume some other device.
If somebody with 400+ posts on here doesn't get the purpose of custom ROMs, what the heck have you been doing here all this time?