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[Tutorial] [Discontinued] How to restore stock ROM and S-On after AlphaRevX S-Off

I am sorry to announce, but I am pulling this tutorial. Tutorial is not meant for branded phones and recently I am getting few of those asking for help!
Sorry unbranded device owners, but my intention is to have brick free world!
Have a nice day! And safe flashing.
P.s. FYI, new boot loader can be unlocked using htcdev.com and locked again using the same.
/Edzz

good to know if somthing goes wrong and must be done in warranty time

can I use your guide for my thread ? I will give you credit.. thanks.

Why not do it the easy way since you're already S-OFF?
Take the ENG HBOOT found here and put the PG88IMG.zip in the root of your SD card
Boot into the bootloader (Volume Down + POWER)
Go into FASTBOOT mode
The bootloader will automagically detect your new HBOOT and install it
After rebooting your phone you can install any RUU you want. That will bring HBOOT back to the installed original
Make sure you make a good backup up front and be carefull what RUU to flash. The newer ones will overwrite HBOOT with version 0.98.0002, which, up to this date, can't be put to S-OFF yet by Alpharevx. I recommand you install the oldest RUU version you can find. A list of original ROMS can be found here
Good luck!

@nodeffect
Feel free.
@jorgen2009
such approach won't work with Alpharev hboot. They appear to have kinda locked it by making it appear ar 6.x Hboot version. That means, that bootloader will bypass upgrade. Been there, tried that, didn't work

chiekurz said:
@nodeffect
Feel free.
@jorgen2009
such approach won't work with Alpharev hboot. They appear to have kinda locked it by making it appear ar 6.x Hboot version. That means, that bootloader will bypass upgrade. Been there, tried that, didn't work
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The original ENG HBOOT didn't work if i recall correctly. Redownload the ENG-HBOOT and you'll notice the version has changed to a number higher than Alpharev's. It DOES work now, in fact, my phone is S-ON again as we speak

Will have to try that again.

jorgen2009 said:
Why not do it the easy way since you're already S-OFF?
Take the ENG HBOOT found here and put the PG88IMG.zip in the root of your SD card
Boot into the bootloader (Volume Down + POWER)
Go into FASTBOOT mode
The bootloader will automagically detect your new HBOOT and install it
After rebooting your phone you can install any RUU you want. That will bring HBOOT back to the installed original
Make sure you make a good backup up front and be carefull what RUU to flash. The newer ones will overwrite HBOOT with version 0.98.0002, which, up to this date, can't be put to S-OFF yet by Alpharevx. I recommand you install the oldest RUU version you can find. A list of original ROMS can be found here
Good luck!
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So i downloaded 2 files:
The PG88IMG.zip and eng_hboot
what do i put on my sd card, only PG88IMG.zip or both of them?

.sh4d0w. said:
So i downloaded 2 files:
The PG88IMG.zip and eng_hboot
what do i put on my sd card, only PG88IMG.zip or both of them?
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Only the PG88IMG.zip, don't rename or extract it or it won't work, just put the file in the root of your SD card

So what is the use of Eng S-Off.rar?
And another question the RUU is an .exe?
And is this old enough RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed ?
Thanks.
LE: i flashed the pg88img.zip and i am still Alpharevx hboot 6.xxxxx etc (but the update was successful)
Maybe... if i flash a RUU? I just wanted to get eng s-off.. don't want to get s-on now

.sh4d0w. said:
So what is the use of Eng S-Off.rar? [/QUOTE
Look at this thread
And another question the RUU is an .exe?
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yes, it's direct from HTC and unfortunately can only be run from within Windows
And is this old enough RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed ?
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yes, that comes with the HBOOT 0.98.0000
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
your welcome
LE: i flashed the pg88img.zip and i am still Alpharevx hboot 6.xxxxx etc (but the update was successful)
Maybe... if i flash a RUU? I just wanted to get eng s-off.. don't want to get s-on now
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just check again in fastboot, ENG HBOOT version has changed to 6.98.2000 iirc. After running the RUU it should be 0.98.0000 again as ENG HBOOT can be overwritten in contrast to the AlphaRevX HBOOT. If you only want ENG HBOOT don't flash the RUU obviously
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Ok i just checked.
I have like this
--- AlphaRev ---
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
So nothing changed.... and i did the update like... 5 times
It asks vol + to install update
And after it's finished
Power down to reboot.
Maybe i got the wrong file? The PG88IMG.zip attached here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820

.sh4d0w. said:
Ok i just checked.
I have like this
--- AlphaRev ---
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
So nothing changed.... and i did the update like... 5 times
It asks vol + to install update
And after it's finished
Power down to reboot.
Maybe i got the wrong file? The PG88IMG.zip attached here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
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You can try with this modified ENG Hboot for devices with AlpharevX
Please, report if works

heavyhms said:
You can try with this modified ENG Hboot for devices with AlpharevX
Please, report if works
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Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.

.sh4d0w. said:
Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
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Try to re-download Eng Hboot (normal and modified) after deleting browser cache. Disable antivirus software during download and transfer to microsd.
Do not download file directly with desire S browser: use a pc
You can try also with a different microsd card

.sh4d0w. said:
Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
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Click to collapse
Should be the right version...
BTW I changed the link in my first post here to this one. I accidently posted the wrong version

BTW...... the original eng hboot is 1 mb and this modified one is only 260 kb ???
Maybe that's why it doesn't work.
In winrar i have like this
Name__________________Size________Packed
engHBOOToverARX.img___1.048.576____262.273

Added your guide to my thread. Thanks for this one, it's very useful.
p.s. you got a typo for the title of this thread. "Tutorial", not totutial... please correct it, thanks

I did it.. using the adb comands in first page..
LE: Great! Alpharev beta site doesn't work.....stuck with stock lol ))
LE2: New alphareve+unrevoked site http://revolutionary.io/ Back to S-OFF

chiekurz said:
(Windows only? Not sure if RUU works on other platforms)
With thanks to user Murchelago for providing adb method to restore stock boot and HTC for providing RUU's here is step by step, how to return to stock after Alpharevx S-Off.
Prerequisites:
Debugging mode on
Root access
Hboot.img (attached)
RUU for stock restore. Can be downloaded here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
How to:
1. Put the hboot.img you want to flash in the root of the sdcard.
2. In cmd run the following commands (after each command press enter):
adb devices
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot bootloader
3. RUN Downloaded RUU
4. You are on stock again!
After running ADB commands and rebooting into bootloader, you will get security warning. This is normal, just continue with flashing RUU.
Worked for me perfectly 3 times without any issues. However issues might occur and I can not take any responsibility for them. Use this tutorial on your own responsibility
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I can confirm that you CANNOT just RUU a device. As the name implies, ROM Update Utility.
I followed everything on the first page and can confirm that I've successfully reverted back to HBOOT 0.98.0000.
AFAIK my phone was flashed with the hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2 on stock.
I tried to RUU using the oldest firmware that I can find, HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1. But it gave me the error 131 (AFAIK) customer ID error. About language and stuffs. Model ID, etc.
So I tried to RUU with the oldest hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2 (the oldest that I can find that is an ASIA one.). Then it gave me the error 140 (bootloader error). The readme doesn't have any information on this one, even on the net for HTC Saga.
So I tried to RUU with the "LATEST" hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 that I found and everything works well. I really am not quite sure why I was not able to "downgrade", just "upgrade".
AFAIK i just updated my radio to the latest 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M found on the hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 when I was S-OFFed. It may have something to do with it.
Just an additional info. I'm now S-ON and on-stock hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M

[Q] Need help my Htc desire S wouldn´t boot

Hello guys,
I have a big problem!!!! I hope you can help me!!!
I flashed my HTC Desire S (model S510e) a few weeks ago... it works wirly good
then the new Htc Sense 3.0 withe Gingerbread 2.3.5 released.
I want to flash it but I need an S-ON Hboot so I take it to S-On again.
But the problem is that I have installed an Custem rom from VirtousUnity 2.39
and now the Hboot told me *** Security Warning*** **** what should I do now?
I have it downgraded from hboot 0.98.0002 to 0.98.0000 to get S-On again.
And then I would flash the new RUU from HTC.. Now I could only boot into the bootloader and
when I want to install the RUU with the HTC utillity it told me error 140...
It was an Htc Desire with T-Mobile branding From Germany I´ve debranded it and installed VirtousUnity
with 4EXT Recovery...
Data from the DS:
Bootloader data:
*** Security Warning ***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-3822.09.08.20_M (from the OTA Update to HTC Sense 3.0)
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
do I need an Goldcard now or may I unlock the bootloader again? to S-off
but I haven´t got a adb connection (my System Windows 7)
Need Support pls
I´ve tried to install the newest RUU with an extracted rom.zip and rename it into PG88IMG.zip
but it told me "main version older"
Hope you can help me ....

Nescar said:
Hello guys,
I have a big problem!!!! I hope you can help me!!!
I flashed my HTC Desire S (model S510e) a few weeks ago... it works wirly good
then the new Htc Sense 3.0 withe Gingerbread 2.3.5 released.
I want to flash it but I need an S-ON Hboot so I take it to S-On again.
But the problem is that I have installed an Custem rom from VirtousUnity 2.39
and now the Hboot told me *** Security Warning*** **** what should I do now?
I have it downgraded from hboot 0.98.0002 to 0.98.0000 to get S-On again.
And then I would flash the new RUU from HTC.. Now I could only boot into the bootloader and
when I want to install the RUU with the HTC utillity it told me error 140...
It was an Htc Desire with T-Mobile branding From Germany I´ve debranded it and installed VirtousUnity
with 4EXT Recovery...
Data from the DS:
Bootloader data:
*** Security Warning ***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0000
RADIO-3822.09.08.20_M (from the OTA Update to HTC Sense 3.0)
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011,14:58:38
do I need an Goldcard now or may I unlock the bootloader again? to S-off
but I haven´t got a adb connection (my System Windows 7)
Need Support pls
I´ve tried to install the newest RUU with an extracted rom.zip and rename it into PG88IMG.zip
but it told me "main version older"
Hope you can help me ....
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You badly needed a GoldCard. I would suggest to RUU first to the latest version, 2.xx then downgrade if need be. You have already downgraded your HBOOT. The only thing your missing is RUU. But RUU is giving you an error. Now you need a GoldCard.
A lot of guides, steps, and tutorials are found on the forum. No need to place it here.

Yes I know that I need an GoldCard and I also had the cid but it won´t work ... -.- thats the problem

Nescar said:
Yes I know that I need an GoldCard and I also had the cid but it won´t work ... -.- thats the problem
Click to expand...
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There are a lot of threads on how to make a GoldCard even without a phone. Check also my sig as thats the method I use. Use search for others.
No GoldCard = phone un-usable.

See index for gold card thread, see sig for link
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

Non of the suggested methods will get the CID, cause they rely on the phone being booted or adb, since the phone is booting into fastboot and no custom recovery means no adb.

same problem here ...

S-Off with HBOOT 2.00.0002?

Hi all,
I just got a new Desire S curtisy of O2 in the uk and noticed the HBOOT of 2.00.0002 which is not listed by the Revolutionary 0.4Pre4.
I was just wondering if there was another way or unless im missing somehing obvious.
Thanks in advance

You need to downgrade and then use revolutionary.
Details in my signature...
Edit: a quick search in the forums would have answered all your doubts...
Swyped from a primed Desire S

Cheers mate, Just found it :/

Man, these capcha's are SO annoying. WHy the hell on every post someone does? It's just annoying!
ANyways, Back on topic, I'm trying download HTCDEV for 'all other supported phones' from here:
http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
The problem is, It doesnt download. ANd when i change it to another option it still does sweet FA.
Is there anywhere else download this, Specificully, the all other phones option?
THanks for help and heres to the next annoying captcha
EDIT: A reboot sorted that problem out. Weird, but fixed

Well, I followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
My phone now says
***UNLOCKED***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Its gone from locked to unlocked but isnt it meant to say S-OFF, not S-ON?
THe main problem though is i've loaded REAPER 2.2 Mod with the 2.21 upgrade but it seems to get stuck on a boot loop while booting up
Any idea's?
SOrry for noob questions, I've never done this myself as i got a friend to do it before. ANd thanks for the help

Dude, you have just unlocked the boot loader.
HTC dev unlock process will not give you S-off, also can cause some warranty issues (don't be disheartened)
Now you need to download a custom recovery and flash it via fastboot.
I would recommend 4ext touch.
Then flash any custom ROM. The guide should have all the details.
Swyped from a primed Desire S

suku_patel_22 said:
Dude, you have just unlocked the boot loader.
HTC dev unlock process will not give you S-off, also can cause some warranty issues (don't be disheartened)
Now you need to download a custom recovery and flash it via fastboot.
I would recommend 4ext touch.
Then flash any custom ROM. The guide should have all the details.
Swyped from a primed Desire S
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I've done that, i used 4EXT_Recovery_v2.2.7_RC5.zip and thats ok. I cleared caches, Changed from 3EXT to 4EXT and then installed REAPER 2.2 then used update 2.2.1 over the top.
So i have 4EXT Recovery installed! I installed the ROM (off SDCARD) with this program and when i reboot it goes into a Boot Loop graphic and stays there.
4EXT Recovery Touch is just a touchscreen version of the one i used no?

fastboot flash boot boot.img

RolF2 said:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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I've just done that and it works
Seem to find the answer myself after asking but i think i got the jist of this now.
Thanks for the help

Enjoy flashing.
try ICS and sense 4.0 lite. Its awesome.

HTC Desire HD stuck at Hboot
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0027
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Se 7 2011, 19:06:24
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Note: All buttons are not responding. Please help! Thanks!

1) You're in a wrong forum. This is Desire S, not Desire HD.
2) One of your buttons (VolDown) is stuck. Physically. Fix it.

I tried S-OFF my
unlocked (VIA htcdev)
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.50.24_M
eMMC-boot
CID VODA102 (GERMANY)
Got this RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed.exe and tride to downgrade but no luck for me.
I want to try change HBOOT to 7.00.1002 and radio to 20.76.30.0835U_3831.19.00.110 bc I got FC com.android.phone with Unofficial "Nightly" CM11.0 (all 3 versions-Thanks developers for working on them).From what I see who have this HBOOT and radio they don't have FC like I do.Can I get exact guide sto S-OFF or anything to get this done?

Have you tried this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919

Thank you.With that guide I downgraded my hboot by installing RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed and revolutionary S-OFF.Flashed recorvery 4ext touch 1.0.0.6 RC1 and flashed Unofficial "Nightly" CM11.0 [20140228] by devil-kin and everything works.No FC com.android.phone.I can select 2G or 3G without problem.I will try tomorrow to change hboot to 7.00.1002 and radio to 20.76.30.0835U_3831.19.00.110 but for now CM11 works without problems.
Update: After reboot got FC com.android.phone.Switched to 3G and reboot and works good.Tomorrow will try new hboot and radio.

Success in flashing new hboot and radio.Having some issues with CM11 so I restored CM10.2.

suku_patel_22 said:
You need to downgrade and then use revolutionary.
Details in my signature...
Swyped from a primed Desire S
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Hi, in your signature not details, please tell me how i can downgrade HBOOT
I tried htcdev but my rom version is 2.10.401.8 and not listed on there

Is it now possible to S-OFF a Desire S since the revolutionary site is no longer active ? I can unlock the bootloader via HTCDEV but I'd like to get S-OFF if possible ?

CRJ343 said:
Is it now possible to S-OFF a Desire S since the revolutionary site is no longer active ? I can unlock the bootloader via HTCDEV but I'd like to get S-OFF if possible ?
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According to this thread the URL has changed: http://rev.alpharev.nl/

Implications of running an older HBOOT
Stevolk said:
According to this thread the URL has changed: http://rev.alpharev.nl/
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Maybe a slightly naive question......but I obviously need to downgrade my HBOOT to achieve S-OFF on the phone via the Rev method.
Can I restore my HBOOT version back to 2.00.0002 without running another RUU through it or is there another method.
My MIUI ROM works OK under 2.00.0002 should expect problems if it it runs under an earlier version ?

[GUIDE] Install official ICS update and keep S-OFF, RECOVERY and ROOT

This guide is for users with S-OFF hboot (if you are not sure, check it - power on your DesireS holding volume down button). If you have S-ON hboot, first search for an adequate guide on "how to S-OFF" topic (maybe this one will help), apply it and then come back.
Any S-OFF hboot users, feel free to proceed.
First of all, nandroid.
Next; ofcourse you must have htc drivers installed and android tools on your pc. If you don't, here's the guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
If you have an old hboot (6.98.xxxx or 0.98.2000), this is why you must first upgrade to 2.00.2002...
amidabuddha said:
Bad news for the owners of old hboots (6.98.xxxx and 0.98.2000), including myself: system + libs = 644 MB, so the new ROM will be flashable only on the new ones >= 2.00.2002, or it has to be excessively cleaned (to delete 100+ MB or move some apps to /data)
Click to expand...
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If you have 7.00.1002 S-OFF hboot or you already have 2.00.2002 S-OFF hboot skip right to B) section.
If you have older S-OFF hboot, continue:
A) flash 2.00.2002 hboot
biglsd said:
first of all
This is dangerous!!! Use it your own risk!!!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Download attached hboot.img file and...
biglsd said:
1. Alphareved hacked hboot have version 6.xx.xxxx and we can't upgrade it to 2.00.2002 throught PG88IMG.zip and not even fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
the way to flash new hboot is:
a) copy new hboot.img to sdcard
b)reboot into recovery
b1)In cmd run the following commands (after each command press enter):
adb devices
adb shell
su
c)backup your alpharev hboot:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
d) flash new hboot:
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot to hboot and check your hboot version it must be something like this
***LOCKED***
PVT SAGA ENG
bla bla bla
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
edit: if you got "can't open '/sdcard/hboot.img': No such file or directory" error; try this before the rest of the commands:
Code:
adb shell mount /sdcard
note: If after typing "su" you get an error, just proceed, it's ok.
B) Flash PG88IMG.zip
Download a PG88IMG.zip file from the link Grand2k posted...
Grant2k said:
RUU for fastboot for devices s-off to save s-off
flash on hboot 2.xxx or 7.xxx
1. download, copy to a sdcard
2. reboot into bootloader
3. click yes and wait 10 minutes
Download: PG88IMG.zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, S-OFF and RECOVERY will be intact!
When update is finished - reboot, then configure ICS and delete PG88IMG.zip from SDcard.
Turn off device and go to recovery; now you can install SU:
C) Install SU
Flash CWM-SuperSU-v0.95.zip from recovery:
Chainfire said:
CWM installable ZIP: CWM-SuperSU-v0.95.zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Reboot.
...and then busybox... amidabuddha's kernel (highly recomended)... Setcpu... Titanium...
...and, if you don't like it; nandroid
Thanks: amidabuddha, biglsd, Grant2k
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Few hints (tweaks and bug fixes) for offical ICS rom:
-Install amidabuddha's Tweaked3 8.6 [3.0.43] kernel.
-App crashes when you click on a link.
Edit build.prop file. Search for ro.da1.enable=true in the file, set it to false and then add this line right after it: ro.da1.method=false
-Change default setting to turn WiFi off when phone is locked.
Change it to always on. It reduces power consumption. You can find this option in advanced WiFi settings.
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Thanks for the guide! This will help a lot of people.

But a custom ROM will work with 7.000.1002?
Tapatalked from my Desire S using IceColdSandwich

Constantly said:
But a custom ROM will work with 7.000.1002?
Tapatalked from my Desire S using IceColdSandwich
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes.

And you don't lose root

just waiting for detailed tutorial for noob.
and of course the very stable custom rom available

What about for htcdev unlock user?how to update it?do I need to flash the boot image via cmd or just follow your installation instruction?I am on the 2.xxxx hboot.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

Is this worth it ? So you are saying - no flashable zip nor other ways on 0.98... or 6.98...
Is there a step back possible ? (revert to fully working 2.10.401.9 flashable zip) ?
Im quite confused from instructions provided. Can you detail it more ? Please.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

Ok,
first i have to say thanks ! Big big THANK YOU )
I didn't have to type su (it replied, that command is not available), because after typing adb shell, i had ~#:
But, is it okay, that mine bootloader became locked again ? I am S-OFF, but first line says ***LOCKED***.
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.2002 (PG881000)
RADIO-3831.19.00.110
eMMc-boot
Aug 12 2011.20:40:03

so, if I'm on eng hboot, do i need to change to 2.00.2002 ?

eternalfrozen said:
What about for htcdev unlock user?how to update it?do I need to flash the boot image via cmd or just follow your installation instruction?I am on the 2.xxxx hboot.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
For htcdev unlocked users, there is no easy way if you want S-OFF.
Search for a guide how to do it.
remusator said:
Is this worth it ? So you are saying - no flashable zip nor other ways on 0.98... or 6.98...
Is there a step back possible ? (revert to fully working 2.10.401.9 flashable zip) ?
Im quite confused from instructions provided. Can you detail it more ? Please.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is the easiest way
If you don't like this official rom, you can flash from recovery any other rom you like...
or you can do nandroid backup before flashing PG88IMG.zip from bootloader and revert to it after
remusator said:
Ok,
first i have to say thanks ! Big big THANK YOU )
I didn't have to type su (it replied, that command is not available), because after typing adb shell, i had ~#:
But, is it okay, that mine bootloader became locked again ? I am S-OFF, but first line says ***LOCKED***.
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.2002 (PG881000)
RADIO-3831.19.00.110
eMMc-boot
Aug 12 2011.20:40:03
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's ok if it says "locked". Just S-OFF part counts.
SU line error is also ok. Worked for me the same way.

anazhd said:
so, if I'm on eng hboot, do i need to change to 2.00.2002 ?
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I see your version in sig. is 7.x so you dont have to update hboot.

Ok, to sum things up.
Overall I'm bit (actually quite lot) dissapointed - after so long waiting. The sense is laggy - HTC don't tell me, that my phone is not capable of running sense 3.6 smooth. On ice DS it was way smoother..
Now to the point.
1, Can i still use 4ext as i am used to ? Backup my whole ROM, install another and if i don't like, restore backup ?
2, Will the battery percentage mod work for this ? If yes, can you please link the correct mod ?

remusator said:
Ok, to sum things up.
Overall I'm bit (actually quite lot) dissapointed - after so long waiting. The sense is laggy - HTC don't tell me, that my phone is not capable of running sense 3.6 smooth. On ice DS it was way smoother..
Now to the point.
1, Can i still use 4ext as i am used to ? Backup my whole ROM, install another and if i don't like, restore backup ?
2, Will the battery percentage mod work for this ? If yes, can you please link the correct mod ?
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1. Yes
2. No

Just tested the guide just to have the latest firmware. Worked great. Thanks again to the OP
First impressions: my Virtuous Infinity with the OC kernel is smoother, despite Sense 4 is much heavier than Sense 3.6.
Restored my backup immediately
Sent from my HTC Desire S

Hi mirok,
My phone's details:
***UNLOCKED***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13
1. Do I need to upgrade hboot to 2.00.2002 ?
2. Can I use goldcard and PG88IMG.zip to install the official update?

vndnguyen said:
Hi mirok,
My phone's details:
***UNLOCKED***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13
1. Do I need to upgrade hboot to 2.00.2002 ?
2. Can I use goldcard and PG88IMG.zip to install the official update?
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1. No
2. Just download PG88IMG.zip, place it to sdcard and reboot to bootloader.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

Followed these instructions and they made the magic perfectly . I did a last one step: installing busybox in system/xbin and had no problems at all. Thank you

One moar question.
Do i need to recalibrate battery after following those steps ?
PS: Seems, that GPS reception improved dramatically after this update !

I'm 2.00.002.its oke or not?

[Q] Selling my One S, making it stock?

Hi. I'm selling my phone since I've bought HTC One Black. So... is there a way to erase everything and make it as it was stock?
Guess I need to do this:
1. S-Off to S-On
2. Flash this: villec2-jb-crc-3.4.10-055bd56.zip from http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
3. Remove root
?
I just received an OTA update but it can't be installed, so therefore I want to make it stock so that the new user won't experience any problems...

mikaelft said:
Hi. I'm selling my phone since I've bought HTC One Black. So... is there a way to erase everything and make it as it was stock?
Guess I need to do this:
1. S-Off to S-On
2. Flash this: villec2-jb-crc-3.4.10-055bd56.zip from http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
3. Remove root
?
I just received an OTA update but it can't be installed, so therefore I want to make it stock so that the new user won't experience any problems...
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Your are S-OFF?
So you need to follow this instrucition:
http://androidforums.com/one-s-all-things-root/691213-how-get-back-stock-facepalm-s-off.html

Some phones early phones were shipped S-Off. You do not need to S-Off. Just go back to stock and change the bootloader back to locked.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium

kylepont said:
Some phones early phones were shipped S-Off. You do not need to S-Off. Just go back to stock and change the bootloader back to locked.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium
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Ok.
Then I will flash the RUU i downloaded from htcdev.com
Where do I get stock bootlocker?

mikaelft said:
Ok.
Then I will flash the RUU i downloaded from htcdev.com
Where do I get stock bootlocker?
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You have a stock bootloader. I take it you mean a stock recovery. Google HTC Ville S4 Stock Recovery and explore.

kylepont said:
You have a stock bootloader. I take it you mean a stock recovery. Google HTC Ville S4 Stock Recovery and explore.
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or get it from me
https://www.dropbox.com/s/btmsslfgbwegu2k/ville_recovery_signed.img
flash stock recovery, relock bootloader and run the ruu.
if the ruu makes any problems while your phone is up, try to boot into fastboot usb and run the ruu again.
dont forget to run the ruu as admin and be sure you have the latest htc sync drivers installed.
good luck

NQNH said:
or get it from me
https://www.dropbox.com/s/btmsslfgbwegu2k/ville_recovery_signed.img
flash stock recovery, relock bootloader and run the ruu.
if the ruu makes any problems while your phone is up, try to boot into fastboot usb and run the ruu again.
dont forget to run the ruu as admin and be sure you have the latest htc sync drivers installed.
good luck
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Is it the same as villec2-jb-crc-3.4.10-055bd56.zip ?
Or one of these? http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=Ville
I also have TWRP

RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4
Can't be installed :/

I successfully installed this RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed.exe
And got this:
Android: 4.0.4
Sense: 4.1
Programvarenummer: 2.31.401.5
HTC SDK: 4.23
HTC Utvidelse: htcextension_403_1_ga_20
But when installing this RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
I get the error message ERROR [159]. ROM-tool can't update androidphone. Get the right ROM-tool, and try again (translated from Norwegian).
Currently my phone setup is like this:
Recovery: Flashed to stock ville
Info from bootloader:
*** RELOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID: Changed it from Super-CID to my default HTC__Y13
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-1.06es.50.02.31
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Jun 11 2012, 14:36:28
What else need to be done to get the RUU installed?

mikaelft said:
I successfully installed this RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed.exe
And got this:
Android: 4.0.4
Sense: 4.1
Programvarenummer: 2.31.401.5
HTC SDK: 4.23
HTC Utvidelse: htcextension_403_1_ga_20
But when installing this RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
I get the error message ERROR [159]. ROM-tool can't update androidphone. Get the right ROM-tool, and try again (translated from Norwegian).
Currently my phone setup is like this:
Recovery: Flashed to stock ville
Info from bootloader:
*** RELOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID: Changed it from Super-CID to my default HTC__Y13
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-1.06es.50.02.31
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Jun 11 2012, 14:36:28
What else need to be done to get the RUU installed?
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You have to update your HBOOT in order to flash 3.16.401.8 RUU, I've got problems flashing this RUU too. You need hboot 2.15 for this, if you're s-off you can easy update it following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39216236&postcount=274 remember to change your CID to SUPER CID: 11111111 or you may have issues flashing hboot.

McGiver93 said:
You have to update your HBOOT in order to flash 3.16.401.8 RUU, I've got problems flashing this RUU too. You need hboot 2.15 for this, if you're s-off you can easy update it following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39216236&postcount=274 remember to change your CID to SUPER CID: 11111111 or you may have issues flashing hboot.
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Thanks. The phone is currently installing the new HBOOT (Green bar showing about 75% done).

mikaelft said:
Thanks. The phone is currently installing the new HBOOT (Green bar showing about 75% done).
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yeah it's kind a bug you get stuck at 75%, just type in prompt command:
adb reboot bootloader
you should boot into bootloader and see the new hboot version.

McGiver93 said:
yeah it's kind a bug you get stuck at 75%, just type in prompt command:
adb reboot bootloader
you should boot into bootloader and see the new hboot version.
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Thanks, currently installing 3.16 After this I S-On the phone.
What else should/could I install? Newer radio etc?
Will the phone be able to install OTA updates after this?
After installation:
Android 4.1.1
HTC Sense: 4+
Softwarenumber: 3.16.401.8
HTC SDK API: 4.63
HTC: HTCExtension_Sense45_2
From bootloader:
*** RELOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Dec 14 2012.17:10:57:6355
Should it really say "relocked" ?

mikaelft said:
Thanks, currently installing 3.16
What else should/could I install? Newer radio etc?
Will the phone be able to install OTA updates after this?
Is it safe to S-On now?
After installation:
Android 4.1.1
HTC Sense: 4+
Softwarenumber: 3.16.401.8
HTC SDK API: 4.63
HTC: HTCExtension_Sense45_2
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you have alredy the new radio installing 3.16.401.8, I wouldn't s-on your phone because it's useless (unless your phone still have warranty)

McGiver93 said:
you have alredy the new radio installing 3.16.401.8, I wouldn't s-on your phone because it's useless (unless your phone still have warranty)
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RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
Thanks!