sorry about all the updates i am trying to remember as i go along with the help of the comments below, we will get this working as i know it does
i have actually managed it i used fre3vo from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
but i combined the instructions with post 4 from the downgrade thread ( part where you have to chmod the version file then change the version.
first download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=591335&d=1304969547
and also this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661246&d=1311240968
extract them to the same folder then open a command prompt in that folder and follow these instructions pressing enter at the end of each step
(big thanks to Jorgen2009 for cleaning up the instructions)
Instructions:
1. adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
2. adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
3. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
4. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
5. reboot the phone with the cable attached to the computer
6. adb shell (this gives a $-prompt)
7. /data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF (when everything is OK you'll go back to your own prompt, not the phones)
8. adb shell (you'll have a #-prompt now, cause the the is temp-rooted)
9. /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
10. install the earliest RUU version you can find. I used RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.080 5U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed
11. after rebooting your phone has the old HBOOT (0.98.0000)
12. enable USB Debugging (Settings - Applications - Development) and reboot the phone again
13. Run the AlphaRevX binary and don't install the CWM recovery, we'll use 4EXTRecovery lateron
congratulations, your phone is now S-OFF!
download the latest EXT4Recovery from here
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery [PATH TO recovery.img]
fastboot reboot-bootloader
go to the recovery and install any ROM you like
hope this helps everyone.
as usuall not my fault, brick yadda yadda
credit to sethario, the fre3vo dev team and Jorgen2009
davidreece said:
i have actually managed it i used fre3vo from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150006
but i combined the instructions with post 4 from the downgrade thread ( part where you have to chmod the version file then change the version.
first download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=591335&d=1304969547
and also this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661246&d=1311240968
extract them to the same folder then open a command prompt in that folder and follow these instructions
Instructions:
1. adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
2. adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
3. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
4. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
5. Run the binary via 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo'
If all goes well, you'll be kicked back to your computer's command prompt.
run 'adb shell' and you should have a '#' prompt instead of $
6. cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
From here you can then install the update/downgrade from the ruu exe for your phone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
then you can just follow the alpharevx instructions as normal because you will be able to run gingerbreak etc, this works on the latest updates as i couldnt use gingerbreak to downgrade due to the vodafone uk update and i am now on a custom rom and s offed
hope this helps everyone.
as usuall not my fault, brick yadda yadda
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Brilliant and well done. .
could you please add exactly which 1.47 version that you achieved this on and from which country.
also get this useful thread added to the INDEX sticky thread that we have be either PM' ing threads OP or adding post in that Thread.
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ben_pyett said:
Brilliant and well done. .
could you please add exactly which 1.47 version that you achieved this on and from which country.
also get this useful thread added to the INDEX sticky thread that we have be either PM' ing threads OP or adding post in that Thread.
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not sure exactly what 1.47 as its gone now but as i said in my post im on a vodafone uk if that helps
also just to make it clear, none of this is my own work guys a lot brighter than me figured all the hard stuff out, i just fitted the different bits together
davidreece said:
not sure exactly what 1.47 as its gone now but as i said in my post im on a vodafone uk if that helps
also just to make it clear, none of this is my own work guys a lot brighter than me figured all the hard stuff out, i just fitted the different bits together
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All the same, Putting the bits together, writing the guide and having the balls to try all of these steps on your own device is worthy of thanks and just a little praise
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thanks ben just glad to put something back instead of leeching all the devs hard work all the time
Thanx davidreece, great find!
Unfortunately it's not working for me I get stuck at point 5 running the fre3vo binary. I waited 20 minutes for it to complete, but it's still saying "please wait" with a blinking cursor. For the record, I'm using this rom: RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085 AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed. That could be the problem perhaps.
I also noticed that the the fre3vo link from your article is a bit older then the fre3vo version on the fre3vo thread. Of course i tried that one too, but it gives the same result for me
Any ideas?
Cheers
not a clue jorgen sorry i should maybe add the words "some"
just a thought when you ran the fre3vo command where you in adb shell or at the command prompt >, i seem to remember it happened to me the first time i tried it but i cant remember how i got it wrong, ithink you have to enter the adb shell command first then enter /data/local/tmp/fre3vo next or it may be enter them both together as one line i cant really remember, i was so surprised it worked if anyone else gets this to work could you please clarify the fre3vo steps and i will update the main post thanks, hope this helps, also i only used the link version not any newer one
davidreece said:
not a clue jorgen sorry i should maybe add the words "some"
just a thought when you ran the fre3vo command where you in adb shell or at the command prompt >, i seem to remember it happened to me the first time i tried it but i cant remember how i got it wrong, ithink you have to enter the adb shell command first then enter /data/local/tmp/fre3vo next or it may be enter them both together as one line i cant really remember, i was so surprised it worked if anyone else gets this to work could you please clarify the fre3vo steps and i will update the main post thanks, hope this helps, also i only used the link version not any newer one
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I tried both methods, both with the same result. It's great to see however it worked for you. It means there is at least a possibility to get S-OFF on updated devices
jorgen2009 said:
I tried both methods, both with the same result. It's great to see however it worked for you. It means there is at least a possibility to get S-OFF on updated devices
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really sorry i falsly got your hopes up, maybe ask in the fre3vo forum maybe im just getting it wrong, it was 4am here when i succeeded so its all a bit hazy
jorgen2009 said:
Thanx davidreece, great find!
Unfortunately it's not working for me I get stuck at point 5 running the fre3vo binary. I waited 20 minutes for it to complete, but it's still saying "please wait" with a blinking cursor. For the record, I'm using this rom: RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085 AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed. That could be the problem perhaps.
I also noticed that the the fre3vo link from your article is a bit older then the fre3vo version on the fre3vo thread. Of course i tried that one too, but it gives the same result for me
Any ideas?
Cheers
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Eureka i have updated the instructions jurgen also redownload my fre3vo link just in case it was different, i knew i had to do something else, please let me know if it works now
I remember seeing in the original fre3evo thread there was a series or range of hex addresses to try if the first default one didn't achieve root
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I am stuck on instructions step 5. it says unable to chmod -debug: No such file or directory. My Bootloader version is 0.98.0002. In my understanding instructions step 5 is confusing as first i wrote it with step 4 and then i realize that first write adb shell chmod 777 etc etc. Am i doing right?
maroof.saeed said:
I am stuck on instructions step 5. it says unable to chmod -debug: No such file or directory. My Bootloader version is 0.98.0002. In my understanding instructions step 5 is confusing as first i wrote it with step 4 and then i realize that first write adb shell chmod 777 etc etc. Am i doing right?
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sorry maroof not sure whats wrong maybe ask in the original thread linked at the 1st post
maroof.saeed said:
I am stuck on instructions step 5. it says unable to chmod -debug: No such file or directory. My Bootloader version is 0.98.0002. In my understanding instructions step 5 is confusing as first i wrote it with step 4 and then i realize that first write adb shell chmod 777 etc etc. Am i doing right?
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Hello, you're right there appears to is a slight mistake above, from my understanding of this the commands they should be entered as I've shown below from your PC within a command shell window with a <RETURN> at the end of every line.
Code:
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Support Tools> [B]adb shell [/B]
$ [B]chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo[/B]
$ [B]chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version[/B]
$ [B]/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF[/B]
davidreece said:
sorry maroof not sure whats wrong maybe ask in the original thread linked at the 1st post
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Thanks for the reply but the thing is that am i doing the right way as i wrote in my last thread that first i mix 4th step and fifth but then i realize and did the same as in 4th step? If its right then offcourse i 'll ask someone in the original thread.
davidreece said:
Eureka i have updated the instructions jurgen also redownload my fre3vo link just in case it was different, i knew i had to do something else, please let me know if it works now
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That did the trick!! I'm running Saga LBC Mod as we speak!! The steps I followed after downloading the bits from the first post for this were the following:
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
reboot the phone with the cable attached to the computer
adb shell (this gives a $-prompt)
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF (when everything is OK you'll go back to your own prompt, not the phones)
adb shell (you'll have a #-prompt now, cause the the is temp-rooted)
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
install the earliest RUU version you can find. I used RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed
after rebooting your phone has the old HBOOT (0.98.0000)
enable USB Debugging (Settings - Applications - Development) and reboot the phone again
Run the AlphaRevX binary and don't install the CWM recovery, we'll use 4EXTRecovery lateron
congratulations, your phone is now S-OFF!
download the latest EXT4Recovery from here
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery [PATH TO recovery.img]
fastboot reboot-bootloader
go to the recovery and install any ROM you like
Big thanx again to David!
glad it worked, i knew it was in there somewhere is it ok if i add your instructions to the first post to save confusion
@david
Of course it is, let the S-OFF-ing begin (again)
jorgen2009 said:
That did the trick!! I'm running Saga LBC Mod as we speak!! The steps I followed after downloading the bits from the first post for this were the following:
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
reboot the phone with the cable attached to the computer
adb shell (this gives a $-prompt)
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF (when everything is OK you'll go back to your own prompt, not the phones)
adb shell (you'll have a #-prompt now, cause the the is temp-rooted)
/data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
install the earliest RUU version you can find. I used RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed
after rebooting your phone has the old HBOOT (0.98.0000)
enable USB Debugging (Settings - Applications - Development) and reboot the phone again
Run the AlphaRevX binary and don't install the CWM recovery, we'll use 4EXTRecovery lateron
congratulations, your phone is now S-OFF!
download the latest EXT4Recovery from here
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot flash recovery [PATH TO recovery.img]
fastboot reboot-bootloader
go to the recovery and install any ROM you like
Big thanx again to David!
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all worked well but while installing RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1. Its gives an error saying CUSTOMER ID Error. Now what
maroof.saeed said:
all worked well but while installing RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1. Its gives an error saying CUSTOMER ID Error. Now what
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are you using the exe version of the ruu, if you are maybe try making your sdcard into a gold card
Related
For anyone having issues with running this in linux.
I used zikronix guide and modified it for use in a linux support thread. The original thread can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=829045
This is my setup:
-I made sure to show my .bashrc profile and path to my tools folder if you needed help getting that setup as well... If not please ignore.
Code:
[email protected]:~$ cat .bashrc | grep adb
alias start-adb='sudo /usr/local/android-sdk/tools/./adb start-server'
alias kill-adb='sudo /usr/local/android-sdk/tools/./adb kill-server'
[email protected]:~$ cat .bashrc | grep android-sdk
export PATH="/usr/local/android-sdk/tools/:${PATH}"
[email protected]:~$ $PATH
bash: /usr/local/android-sdk/tools/:/usr/local/sbin:/usr/local/bin:/usr/sbin:/usr/bin:/sbin:/bin:/usr/games:
Download: http://www.wackynoodle.com/hboot202-s_off-V6.2.zip
Download (Mirror): http://sdx-downloads.com/EVO/devs/jerdog/fixes/hboot202-s_off-V6.2.zip
Now This might make things easier.
-I have this so that you are in the same enviroment that i was in so that the paths will be the same.
Code:
wget http://www.wackynoodle.com/hboot202-s_off-V6.2.zip
mkdir Evo-root
mv hboot202-s_off-V6.2.zip
cd Evo-root
unzip hboot202-s_off-V6.2.zip
- This step I just made sure that adb devices showed my device. If not get it working.
- Once adb devices showed my device properly, I simply ran the following commands.
Code:
adb push root/unrevoked-forever.zip /sdcard/
adb push root/mtd-eng.img /sdcard/
adb push pc36img/PC36IMG-ENG.zip /sdcard/PC36IMG.zip
adb push root/flash_image /data/local/
adb push root/rageagainstthecage /data/local/tmp
adb push root/amon_ra.img /sdcard/
- Then this is just changing permissions. Pretty straight forward.
Code:
adb shell
chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
chmod 0755 /data/local/flash_image
- Running the script. Should kick you out of adb... If not after 5 min kill the adb server and restart.
Code:
adb shell
./data/local/tmp/rageagainstthecage
- Now you should see a "#", if you do proceed. If not then run the script above again till it works.
Code:
adb shell
- If you saw that "#" run this. This can only be ran as root "#" means root.
Code:
./data/local/flash_image misc /sdcard/mtd-eng.img
Now you are going to want to reboot into the bootloader. Make sure once you do that you selet bootloader and let the PC36IMG.zip load.
Code:
reboot bootloader
After that is done reboot into the new rooted rom. Then make sure adb works again. Then run the following commands. Make sure you terminal is in the same directory this entire time there is no reason to leave the direcory we went into earlier "cd Evo-root" You directory should always be Evo-root. Thanks. The part that I found out was the second command where the entire recovery/ needed the permissions changed to be executable. As you saw in my post on that forum board.
- This will remove the PC36IMG.zip to a different name so that the bootloader won't get confused again. Then the second commands makes the directory executable recursivly. Then the third will reboot you into recovery.
Code:
adb shell mv /sdcard/PC36IMG.zip /sdcard/PC36IMG-ENG.zip
chmod -R +x recovery/
adb reboot recovery
- Now this is going to be done at the recovery screen. As long as you followed the steps above it will work fine. Should only take you about 20 mins to root this phone. Though it took me about 2 hours since no one else has been rooting using linux. I am thinking about writing a script that will root everything and alls you have to do is follow a terminal guide.... But ill see.
- Just run these commands that will allow you to flash the unrevoked-forever.zip. Once you follow the onscreen instructions of the unrevoked-forever.zip you will be able to reboot into the recovery and see the S-Off. Once that is done reboot into the rom, now we need to flash a custom recovery!
Code:
adb push recovery /
adb shell busybox --install /sbin
adb shell nohup /sbin/recovery &
- Again make sure your terminal was never closed and in the same folder. Then simply run these commands to flash the Amon_ra recovery. Since it has wimax capabilities I prefer it.
Code:
adb push root/flash_image /data/local/
adb shell
chmod 0755 /data/local/flash_image
./data/local/flash_image recovery /sdcard/amon_ra.img
reboot recovery
Now you should see the custom recovery and you should be able to flash any rom you desire!
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i see that they are same commands as the pc.., so would this also work with PC?
nickespi said:
i see that they are same commands as the pc.., so would this also work with PC?
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I am guessing your talking about windows? Sure make sure adb is in your path. Though there are steps in here that are only for linux.
95% success
Well I want to thank you for this thread
It has worked for me I have root I have NAND unlocked
I can flash ROMs
The only issue I have is my radio/baseband and PRI version have been lowered
I have not been able to get thise back where they whould with either update or by using teh wimax.ADDRESS.tree.xml fix (there is no file with that)
If you have any ideas how to fix this would be much appreciated
I am unable to get higher tahn baseband 1.36.00.04.02 in ant rom
when I got teh phone it was 2.15.00.xx.xx
any help would be appreciated
100% Success
THANK YOU
My Evo
Hardware 004
Build 3.30
Hboot 2.02
Baseband 2.15.xx.xx
is now sucessfully rooted.
I did have some problems after being able to flash ROMs of not haveing PRI and Baseband updated.
On thread #787756 there are downloads that can be flashed to fix this problem if anyone else is in that boat.
zikronix sent me there for the fix...I believe he is adding it to the main thread but if it isn't there yet I wanted to add it now for anyone in my boat.
Again this method works and there is success.
Happy rooting
Hey thanx for this Linux guide. Does this steps work with the update 12.25.10 on the windows thread?
Will you update this guide?
My Desier S hboot is 0.98.0002,so I can't s-off my decive
please help me...thx...
PS:my RUU is 1.47......so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173083 can't used...
Evilier said:
My Desier S hboot is 0.98.0002,so I can't s-off my decive
please help me...thx...
PS:my RUU is 1.47......so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173083 can't used...
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u need to use search button... its a yellow thing up
Evilier said:
My Desier S hboot is 0.98.0002,so I can't s-off my decive
please help me...thx...
PS:my RUU is 1.47......so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173083 can't used...
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Hi, you might wanna try to flash this ROM to get back to old Hboot
http://www.4shared.com/file/bAebAgjC/RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1284011_Ra.html
It may or may not work on your s-on device but worth to try.
ofc he can downgrade with s-on
i did the same, he is just too lazy to use search function
Blezz said:
ofc he can downgrade with s-on
i did the same, he is just too lazy to use search function
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actually he cant with his radio the temp root using gingerbreak dosent work, so there is no way to downgrade, i have tried every method and have had no luck, but i am sure alpharevx will sort it out eventually
Blezz said:
ofc he can downgrade with s-on
i did the same, he is just too lazy to use search function
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People like this annoy me. As the OP already stated, he can't downgrade with s-on. Just because YOU did, doesn't mean he can. His stock RUU is too new (1.47) and there is no exploit to get temp root yet for this RUU, so downgrading is not possible.
Agreed, he should use the search function, there are about 3 threads of people trying to s-off their 1.47 device. But in his defence, all 3 of those threads are filled with morons like yourself telling people they can do it. Newsflash, you can't.... yet
I'm waiting to :-(
Hope it will no take very long time ahah
Evilier said:
My Desier S hboot is 0.98.0002,so I can't s-off my decive
please help me...thx...
PS:my RUU is 1.47......so http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1173083 can't used...
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Hi Evilier.
I just have few questions regarding to your phone, since its one of the "new" software, do you have the Wi-Fi Death Grip? More info can be found here.
And can you tell me which of the v1.47 do you have? Which country I mean.
Well this is going to be a stretch, since you're on the "new" phones software version, can you update/RUU to the latest (RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_Radio_20.28I.30.0 85AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199476_signed)? Then double check if you still have the so could Wi-Fi Death Grip. Thanks a lot.
+ 1 for a method to unlock/root the "new " firmware. Please devs do your magic
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davidreece said:
actually he cant with his radio the temp root using gingerbreak dosent work, so there is no way to downgrade, i have tried every method and have had no luck, but i am sure alpharevx will sort it out eventually
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Davidreece, I'm on the same wagon here... Tried every thinkable method but simply no joy
Did anyone of you test the ROM suggested by Yungyeh?
jakmor said:
Davidreece, I'm on the same wagon here... Tried every thinkable method but simply no joy
Did anyone of you test the ROM suggested by Yungyeh?
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i have actually managed it i used fre3vo from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150006
but i combined the instructions with post 4 from the downgrade thread ( part where you have to chmod the version file then change the version.
first download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=591335&d=1304969547
and also this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661246&d=1311240968
extract them to the same folder then open a command prompt in that folder and follow these instructions
Instructions:
1. adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
2. adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
3. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
4. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
5. Run the binary via 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo'
If all goes well, you'll be kicked back to your computer's command prompt.
run 'adb shell' and you should have a '#' prompt instead of $
6. cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
From here you can then install the update/downgrade from the ruu exe for your phone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
then you can just follow the alpharevx instructions as normal because you will be able to run gingerbreak etc, this works on the latest updates as i couldnt use gingerbreak to downgrade due to the vodafone uk update and i am now on a custom rom and s offed
hope this helps everyone.
davidreece said:
i have actually managed it i used fre3vo from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150006
but i combined the instructions with post 4 from the downgrade thread ( part where you have to chmod the version file then change the version.
first download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=591335&d=1304969547
and also this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661246&d=1311240968
extract them to the same folder then open a command prompt in that folder and follow these instructions
Instructions:
1. adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
2. adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
3. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
4. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
5. Run the binary via 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo'
If all goes well, you'll be kicked back to your computer's command prompt.
run 'adb shell' and you should have a '#' prompt instead of $
6. cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
From here you can then install the update/downgrade from the ruu exe for your phone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
then you can just follow the alpharevx instructions as normal because you will be able to run gingerbreak etc, this works on the latest updates as i couldnt use gingerbreak to downgrade due to the vodafone uk update and i am now on a custom rom and s offed
hope this helps everyone.
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This part got me all excited in the pants a little. I tried it, but the fre3vo script is hanging at "Frame Buffer handle: 4" for about 5 minutes now.
I will try factory reset on my 1.47 RUU and try once more.
@davidreece: can you confirm what RUU version you had when this worked for you?
davidreece said:
i have actually managed it i used fre3vo from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1150006
but i combined the instructions with post 4 from the downgrade thread ( part where you have to chmod the version file then change the version.
first download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=591335&d=1304969547
and also this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661246&d=1311240968
extract them to the same folder then open a command prompt in that folder and follow these instructions
Instructions:
1. adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
2. adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
3. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
4. adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
5. Run the binary via 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo'
If all goes well, you'll be kicked back to your computer's command prompt.
run 'adb shell' and you should have a '#' prompt instead of $
6. cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
From here you can then install the update/downgrade from the ruu exe for your phone from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
then you can just follow the alpharevx instructions as normal because you will be able to run gingerbreak etc, this works on the latest updates as i couldnt use gingerbreak to downgrade due to the vodafone uk update and i am now on a custom rom and s offed
hope this helps everyone.
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Thanks for the tip. But I'm a little confused at step 5. I'm the ultimate Android noob so please excuse my stupidity, but what exactly did the step mean by "Run the binary via 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo"?
How exactly does one "run the binary? I typed in the 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo' command for this step and I get
fre3vo by #teamwin
Please wait...
At this point I can't type anything and actually waited...but after about 15 minutes, nothing is happening. Could you point me in the right direction?
vankox said:
Thanks for the tip. But I'm a little confused at step 5. I'm the ultimate Android noob so please excuse my stupidity, but what exactly did the step mean by "Run the binary via 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo"?
How exactly does one "run the binary? I typed in the 'adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo' command for this step and I get
fre3vo by #teamwin
Please wait...
At this point I can't type anything and actually waited...but after about 15 minutes, nothing is happening. Could you point me in the right direction?
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You appear to be doing exactly the correct thing...just be patient...(although I admit it does say a few minutes).
See this refined guide....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16104882&postcount=16
I'd be tempted to reboot the phone and start at the beginning again, (although the first two steps may well error as the files will be already there - ignore that and proceed).
first of all many thanks for all the guides, secondly i've followed all the steps and everything works fine but when i run the .exe to actually downgrade it always says that i'm under 30% of phone charge (battery is fully loaded). I made a gold card and everything also... strange..
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first of all many thanks for all the guides, secondly i've followed all the steps and everything works fine but when i run the .exe to actually downgrade it always says that i'm under 30% of phone charge (battery is fully loaded). I made a gold card and everything also... strange..
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Just grasping at straws here....Try to fully charge the battery and then power down device and remove the battery, allow both the battery and the device to cool down.
Try again.
Now, again I'm not sure but a full factory reset from HBOOT may remove the existing battery stats....so you could try that?
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Just grasping at straws here....Try to fully charge the battery and then power down device and remove the battery, allow both the battery and the device to cool down.
Try again.
Now, again I'm not sure but a full factory reset from HBOOT may remove the existing battery stats....so you could try that?
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uhm didn't work also with factory reset.... keeps saying it's less then 30%..
lol so near to the s-off and then it doesn't work for something like that!!
Worked like a charm now s- off again running pre rooted 1.47.401 European Rom many thanks
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ratss123 said:
uhm didn't work also with factory reset.... keeps saying it's less then 30%..
lol so near to the s-off and then it doesn't work for something like that!!
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do you know anyone with the same device so that you could try to swap batteries for the update in case your has failed?
ben_pyett said:
do you know anyone with the same device so that you could try to swap batteries for the update in case your has failed?
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no sadly i don't, tried to run it also on another pc but it's the same.. there is also another thing, few days ago i tried to run the .exe hoping that it would downgrade, later i found out that i've got hboot 92 so i waited for a new method.. When i tried I didn't get any error message, just thath obviusy it couldn't downgrade... today i tried again and I keep gettint low battery....
SEEMS TO WORK ONLY WITH VERSIONS THAT GOT THEIR UPDATE BEFORE NOVEMBER (EUROPE SHOULD WORK, ASIA/INDIA I DO NOT KNOW!!!)
IF THERE IS A NEW TEMPROOT EXPLOIT AVAILABLE IT SHOULD WORK FOR NEWER VERSIONS ALSO
okay now more in detail
first you have to know that you will loose all data on your system, please backup bevor doing anything!!
what you will need:
- misc_version http://www.thinkthinkdo.com/trac/project1/wiki/misc_version
this will change your version information on your desire s later
- zergRush https://github.com/revolutionary/zergRush/downloads
this will give you temporary root privilieges (so that you can change the version number)
- phone
- chargecable
- adb-shell (see this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595)
- windows os on your pc
- RUU http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
--> please notice: if you have a branded device, use a branded RUU to downgrade!!
1. Connect your phone to your PC in debug mode (Set option in settings (application --> developer)
2. unzip the downloaded files in a folder (e.g. c:/Users/yourName/Downloads)
3. run the Terminal (Windowsbutton + R --> cmd) and change into the folder where the files are (change folder with 'cd')
4. now type to the terminal (every line is one command!)
adb push zergRush /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/zergRush
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
now type
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp/
./zergRush
--> now adb shell closes and restarts, instead of having a $ you have a # which means root
5. now type
adb shell /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
--> this will change your version information
6. now you can doubleclick on the privous downloaded RUU and follow the steps. it may tell you from going down from version 2.xx to 1.xx but it is possible.
7. phone reboots and when it is up again you should have android 2.3.3 hboot 0.98.0000 S-ON
8. now just download revolutionary from http://revolutionary.io and create a beta key and start programm
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(i'm newbie) i don't understand step 3..
This Howto describes how to get down from hboot 2.00.0002 to 0.98.0000
without using htcdev unlock
Requirements:
- misc_version
- zergRush from xda)
- Desire S
- adb-shell (HTC Sync contains it i think)
- RUU from earlier Version 1.28.401.1 RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.080 5U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed.exe - download now for free. File sharing. Software file sharing. Free file hosting. File upload. FileFactory.com
1. connect phone with chargecable, debug mode on, only charge
2. start terminal (Windows+R --> cmd)
cd .. (so on)
go in to the folder where zergRush and misc_version are
3.
type following
adb push zergRush /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/zergRush
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/tmp/zergRush
4. when u got from $ to # (which means root) type the following
adb shell /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
5. your desire s thinks its a version earlier
6. dobleclick the RUU und follow the steps
--ATTENTION YOU LOOSE YOUR DATA -- PLEASE BACKUP!!!
7.phone reboots with hboot 0.98.0000 S-On
8. follow the other steps from revolutionary to get s-off
PS: i tried the other way around and i am successful s-on again! (so no loss of warranty)
Is there anyone else who tried this method?
3 people in german android-hilfe.de forum.
but some seem to have problems when their desire is branded (dont know if the use branded ruu or not)
Hi,
Im reall sorry if im being stupid but what is misc_version?
It is a script that lets u change the Version on your phone. I will look for one
Edit: http://www.thinkthinkdo.com/trac/project1/wiki/misc_version
here it is...
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Cool thanks,
How do i get adb?
EDIT: GOT IT
With got it you mean adb or the downgrade?
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Adb.......
Gonna try this give me an hour and i will report back...
Is this safe?
for me it worked on first try. But be sure that you backuped everything! The downgrade will erase everything! ! !
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What's the difference between using the misc_version here to "change" your version compared to getting your phones misc version .img from "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 of=/mnt/sdcard/mmcblk0p17.img" and then altering it and re uploading it?
To my understanding the one uploaded just patches your misc version where the other one you do it manually.
Or am I so lost I should go home?
should work either. but with the script it is easier, isnt it?
Because its easier for newbies to understand and your way uses more adb
Not that many people understand adb
Thanks, was just wondering.
Hello, nice would be a link from the Ruu.
See the development forum sticky
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Troja said:
Hello, nice would be a link from the Ruu.
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It is not wise to link a specific RUU, since there are already new versions for all regions (Europe, Asia, etc.) and soon the branded will join also.
However a link to the sticky Stock ROMs thread should be handy
I can not find them
Do I need to flash the downgrade.zip?
Troja said:
I can not find them
Do I need to flash the downgrade.zip?
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This is the same one that mtothearkus posted in is second guide:
http://ff06d05.filefactory.com/dl/f...0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed.exe
I will add to my dropbox for faster download
EDIT:
Dropbox dload isnt working
im gonna root my friend thunderbolt and i was wondering what is the best way to root his phone with the lastest ota?
Downgrade then run the Revolutionary exploit, install super user, and enjoy.
There's a nice step by step process, verified working, found at http://www.thunderboltforums.com/fo...s-guide-rooting-methods-your-thunderbolt.html
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You don't have to downgrade.
Follow the instructions here until 2:48.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UK_CiB2SYk
Then download this:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/WAbvKlAO/DHDDowngrade.html?refurl=d1url
Extract it to C:\DHDDowngrade.
Open a command prompt and go to C:\DHDDowngrade
Enter these commands. (don't run the root or downgrade .bat files)
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FBB00000 -end FFFFFFFF
Then return to the video in the first link.
smtom said:
Downgrade then run the Revolutionary exploit, install super user, and enjoy.
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In the event you aren't looking to follow videos and don't feel comfortable with adb, this method is easy and gets you to the same place. Just used it last night, shouldn't take you long at all!
Thank you will look into the video
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Kranix said:
You don't have to downgrade.
Follow the instructions here until 2:48.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UK_CiB2SYk
Then download this:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/WAbvKlAO/DHDDowngrade.html?refurl=d1url
Extract it to C:\DHDDowngrade.
Open a command prompt and go to C:\DHDDowngrade
Enter these commands. (don't run the root or downgrade .bat files)
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell /data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FBB00000 -end FFFFFFFF
Then return to the video in the first link.
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Revolutionary appears to try zergrush anyway
Which fails, here.
I guess a downgrade is in order? What needs to be done with Revolutionary to make it work after doing this?
Hey guys. I just got my HOX and have been trying to root it. The software update keeps popping up and I keep refusing, so no worries there. I've got 1.85 right now and have been attempting the methods found here and here, but they just aren't working. I'd prefer to use the manual method. Someone willing to help a guy get started with all this would be the greatest person ever, just saying!
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Hey guys. I just got my HOX and have been trying to root it. The software update keeps popping up and I keep refusing, so no worries there. I've got 1.85 right now and have been attempting the methods found here and here, but they just aren't working. I'd prefer to use the manual method. Someone willing to help a guy get started with all this would be the greatest person ever, just saying!
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beaups said:
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Could you help me too X( ? I got my HOX last night at 8pm; I traded my rooted S2 Skyrocket for it.
Been looking for the past day through forums and google. It's so different from Samsung's phones, but a nice change indeed.
I'm on 1.85 and tried those two methods also. I'm not very familiar with ADB. From reading all night and this morning, I believe I root, unlock bootloader, flash recovery, flash custom roms?
smartnphone said:
Could you help me too X( ? I got my HOX last night at 8pm; I traded my rooted S2 Skyrocket for it.
Been looking for the past day through forums and google. It's so different from Samsung's phones, but a nice change indeed.
I'm on 1.85 and tried those two methods also. I'm not very familiar with ADB. From reading all night and this morning, I believe I root, unlock bootloader, flash recovery, flash custom roms?
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Follow the instructions in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30741993
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abhipati said:
Follow the instructions in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30741993
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Thanks. I used this for ADB http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
I remember using it for my S2, but I don't quite understand the directions for the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296 method. Could you dumb it down for this HOX noob?
smartnphone said:
Thanks. I used this for ADB http://www.addictivetips.com/mobile/what-is-adb-and-how-to-install-it-android/
I remember using it for my S2, but I don't quite understand the directions for the http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296 method. Could you dumb it down for this HOX noob?
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I'll try to help! all of the following is my interpretation of the rooting method described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296
What you need:
HOX on ATT 1.85
su binary from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/don'tusemeimabadsubinary
EDIT: The su binary above has issues. Use this one instead: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9060692/su
Make sure HTC sync is NOT RUNNING (down in system tray)
Make sure phone is set to "charge only" and usb debugging is enabled!
Download correct su file (assuming you don't have a problem with this step )
Put su in same directory as ADB. Get to adb command prompt and cd into that directory
Quote from Butters619: cd means change directory. It is a windows command prompt command. So you would type "cd C:\adb" if that was where your adb folder was. Folder and directory can be used interchangeably, although directory is more "correct". We only say folder because GUIs use folders to represent directories.
NEW - pull sim card
NEW - do factory reset
NEW - when reset is complete, do not replace sim, do NOT connect to wifi. Go through setup, go to settings, enable USB debugging. When that's done:
Enter these commands in adb:
adb shell rm /data/data/com.redbend.vdmc/lib/libvd*
adb shell ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/com.redbend.vdmc/lib/libvdmscomo.so
(If you get file doesn't exist after the FIRST command don't worry - they may not be there)
Now, on the phone, go to settings and check for software update. It will tell you you need to connect to network. Now, replace the SIM OR connect to wifi. Have it check for software update again. When it's done, do NOT click "yes" or "ok" on the phone. Simply:
Enter these commands in adb:
adb shell ls -l /data/local.prop
IF AND ONLY IF you get "file not exists" or anything like that then set your phone's date 2 days ahead and reboot the phone and start over. If you get file info, you're golden. Proceed...
Enter these commands into adb:
adb shell "echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop"
Reboot via adb by entering this command: adb reboot
After phones reboots
Enter these commands in adb:
adb remount
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb shell rm /data/local.prop
adb reboot
You should be rooted.
A cool username said:
I'll try to help! all of the following is my interpretation of the rooting method described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296
What you need:
HOX on ATT 1.85
su binary from http://dl.dropbox.com/u/don'tusemeimabadsubinary
EDIT: The su binary above has issues. Use this one instead: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/9060692/su
Make sure HTC sync is NOT RUNNING (down in system tray)
Make sure phone is set to "charge only" and usb debugging is enabled!
Download correct su file (assuming you don't have a problem with this step )
Put su in same directory as ADB. Get to adb command prompt and cd into that directory
Quote from Butters619: cd means change directory. It is a windows command prompt command. So you would type "cd C:\adb" if that was where your adb folder was. Folder and directory can be used interchangeably, although directory is more "correct". We only say folder because GUIs use folders to represent directories.
NEW - pull sim card
NEW - do factory reset
NEW - when reset is complete, do not replace sim, do NOT connect to wifi. Go through setup, go to settings, enable USB debugging. When that's done:
Enter these commands in adb:
adb shell rm /data/data/com.redbend.vdmc/lib/libvd*
adb shell ln -s /data/local.prop /data/data/com.redbend.vdmc/lib/libvdmscomo.so
(If you get file doesn't exist after the FIRST command don't worry - they may not be there)
Now, on the phone, go to settings and check for software update. It will tell you you need to connect to network. Now, replace the SIM OR connect to wifi. Have it check for software update again. When it's done, do NOT click "yes" or "ok" on the phone. Simply:
Enter these commands in adb:
adb shell ls -l /data/local.prop
IF AND ONLY IF you get "file not exists" or anything like that then set your phone's date 2 days ahead and reboot the phone and start over. If you get file info, you're golden. Proceed...
Enter these commands into adb:
adb shell "echo 'ro.kernel.qemu=1' > /data/local.prop"
Reboot via adb by entering this command: adb reboot
After phones reboots
Enter these commands in adb:
adb remount
adb push su /system/xbin/su
adb shell chown 0.0 /system/xbin/su
adb shell chmod 06755 /system/xbin/su
adb shell rm /data/local.prop
adb reboot
You should be rooted.
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Thanks. Yeah i've been trying it alld ay but it can't find where my SU is. it's in the same location as the ADB stuff i believe C:\android-sdk-windows. Seem like some of the senior members are willing to go through teamviewer to help the ones who can't do it. I'll try asking them :/
Sorry I couldn't be of any help, but please let me know if/how you get this to work just in case this happens to me when I get my one x.
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blinkbomber said:
Hey guys. I just got my HOX and have been trying to root it. The software update keeps popping up and I keep refusing, so no worries there. I've got 1.85 right now and have been attempting the methods found here and here, but they just aren't working. I'd prefer to use the manual method. Someone willing to help a guy get started with all this would be the greatest person ever, just saying!
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I wonder if the one who actually started this thread got his/her phone to work...???
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Someone think they can help me root the phone? I'm on 1.85 and I believe I finally got adb to recognize my device but after that I don't think I'm doing it right
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