First of all, please let me thank all the people involved into this process:
o unrevoked and AlphaRevX teams (for their great tools)
o davidreece (for reporting the temp root method) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1190992
Since Revolutionary is not able (yet) to acquire root access on our ROM, I thought I'd get a temp root access BEFORE launching Revolutionary.
As a matter of facts I have successfully S-OFFed my device running the latest 1.47.401.4 ROM (HBOOT 0.98.0002).
I could not test this method on any other ROM version, but as long as you are able to get temp root using the commands below, you should be safe to go.
So let's get straight to the instructions:
PREREQUISITES:
o You know what you are doing. Messing up with your NAND implies a risk that you should be aware of.
o Android SDK installed. Download the "android-win-tools" from the following link otherwise (thanks .sh4d0w.) and extract the files to your \Windows directory: http://www.4shared.com/file/KK6KvF7Q/android-win-tools.html
HOW TO:
o Get your version of Revolutionary from their site: http://revolutionary.io/
o Ensure your device has "Debug USB" enabled and is connected to your PC in "Charge only" mode.
o Download fre3vo from the following link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661246&d=1311240968
o Open a command prompt and issue the following commands to get temp root access: (thanks again, davidreece!)
Code:
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell [i](you'll get a $ prompt)[/i]
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF [i](you should be kicked off adb shell and get back to your command prompt)[/i]
adb shell [i](you should get a # prompt now)[/i]
exit
o DO NOT disconnect or switch your device off!!
o Now that your phone has temporary root access, launch Revolutionary and follow instructions on screen.
o In a matter of seconds you will see the new HBOOT in place
o You may want to answer Y when prompted whether to install CWM or not. It will install the new 4.0.1.4 version of the tool.
o Download the attachment below and flash it via CWM. It will install su and Superuser.apk. Restart your phone and you'll end up with a rooted stock rom.
You should be able to achieve the same results on Linux as well.
That's it, folks.
thank you
but got this problem :
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file.
thank you!!! Worked! Perfect!
hassan1990 said:
thank you
but got this problem :
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file.
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1. download and install JDK
2. download and install Android SDK
3. run "SDK Manager.exe" and install Android SDK Platform-tools
4. in \platform-tools\ you found adb.exe
thanx you all for this unstuctions now it works for me!!
were can i find de cwm on my phone now?
Gr.Roymar
@ slvrbllt
Add this to the tutorial.
Copy content on adb-win-tools from here>> http://www.4shared.com/file/KK6KvF7Q/android-win-tools.html
To C:/Windows
This is for:
'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file.
Because most of us don't have those files preinstalled in windows.
for HBOOT 0.98.0000, you don't need the temp root right?
Right, i can confirm it works without temp root
Only have Debuging on and phone in charge only, and run the program
Enc0der said:
Hi,
just wanted to let you know that your method for s-off finally (!) worked for me on my desire s.
I can't reply on your thread (new user..), but feel free to quote me if someone asks if this works
I'm s-off'ed now
thank you!
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You're welcome!
so easy
thank tou
Work's like a charm! Thanx!
Although my antivirus (Norton Internet Security) killed revolutionary when i tried to download CWM.. No hassle though, just installed it manually afterwards..
Thanks, it worked.
Hi guys,
My DS is S-OFF now too , but GingerBreak 1.2 seems doesn't work. It still shows rotating circle but nothing happens. Any ideas ?
Thanks for reply.
vencis said:
Hi guys,
My DS is S-OFF now too , but GingerBreak 1.2 seems doesn't work. It still shows rotating circle but nothing happens. Any ideas ?
Thanks for reply.
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Same for me.. but.. is it a problem? If i want to flash a custom Rom? Not really, right? 4ext is flashed so i can flash a Rom or will something break if i do that?
Cheers
Yes, you're right. I can use prerooted stocked rom or some custom rom. Thanks.
Hi All, followed instructions as laid out. When using revolutionary it hangs waiting for fastboot. Any Idea's?
Thanks
Thanks a lot for this one... I have added this to my FAQ section on this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16000143#post16000143.
Hope you don't mind
Thanks, it worked. It was a long night
Thanks again!
EbiEre said:
Same for me.. but.. is it a problem? If i want to flash a custom Rom? Not really, right? 4ext is flashed so i can flash a Rom or will something break if i do that?
Cheers
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No, you are right and should be fine
All of the custom roms come pre rooted anyway, So simply flash one from recovery as you suggested and you'll be ok
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it's not working.. i don't know why. it's stuck at acquiring root.. any suggestion? i've done all the adb command. and it's already show #..
this is my third time i tried
(sorry for my bad english)
Related
I just made s-off my Vodafone Desire S European (Spanish). Works like a charm, indeed AlphaRev installed (with my consent) ClockWork recovery.
cool but my hboot is 98002
hi can you post a tutorial on how to s-off my device. I'm noob at this. I'm currently downloading ubuntu installer for windows. Thanks
1) have an ubuntu available (I use ubuntu 11.04)
2) install OpenJDK (java) on ubuntu (if you dont have Java yet)
3) download the Android SDK from developer android website
4) untar (tar xvf filename.tgz)
5) run tools/android
6) install 'Android SDK Platform-tools' and 'Android Compatibility package'
7) make sure your Desire is in USB Debug mode
8) run 'platform-tools/adb devices', and expect to see 1 device, I have one named '???????' but works for me
9) download and run alpharev (as root with sudo)
10) copy the serial from alpharev and get the key in alpharev website
11) introduce the key in command line
12) some reboots and get s-off!!!!
13) installs clockworkmod recovery if you want
xx) Profit!
no... wait we are not in slashdot
I wouldn't bother installing linux, just do it from a cd. No need to install sdk or adb or anything other than alpharevx.
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I don't even know how to enter USB bebug mode on my Desire S >.<
settings > applications > development
Ho yeah thanks.
My HBOOT is 0.98.0004, so I cannot use AlpharevX? Is there a way to err, downgrade it?
GermanDZ said:
I just made s-off my Vodafone Desire S European (Spanish). Works like a charm, indeed AlphaRev installed (with my consent) ClockWork recovery.
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What was your HBOOT version may I ask? Was your phone Vodafone branded?
spagmuff said:
What was your HBOOT version may I ask? Was your phone Vodafone branded?
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My HBOOT was 0.98.0000, yes a Vodafone branded (from Spain, but I think is equal to UK version).
Okay, COMPLETE ubuntu noob here, so after downloading alpharevx.tgz which is aparently a GTAR file, what do i need to do? Because it wont open as if its an exe file because not windows (herpaderp). Is there a command line im meant to type or am i just being silly?
Thanks in advance.
Tuptup said:
Okay, COMPLETE ubuntu noob here, so after downloading alpharevx.tgz which is aparently a GTAR file, what do i need to do? Because it wont open as if its an exe file because not windows (herpaderp). Is there a command line im meant to type or am i just being silly?
Thanks in advance.
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Extract to a directory or folder of your choice, eg desktop.
Open terminal in this folder & type "sudo ./alpharevx" with your phone connected & in usb debug mode.
Should detect phone, follow instructions.
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===================================
| AlphaRevX HBOOT S-OFF tool 0.2pre |
===================================
A complete success
Worked like a charm
Thank you AlphaRev!!!
Acquiring root (method 2)...
(if we hang here for a *long* time [15mins+], please reboot your phone and try again.)
Sending in Caroline...
Cleaning up...
Rebooting to fastboot...
When life gives you lemons, don't make lemonade. Make life take the lemons back!
Waiting for fastboot...
Rebooting to fastboot (again)...
Waiting for fastboot...
SUCCESS - Life gave us lemons, we didn't make lemonade!
Do you want to download (Internet connection required) and flash ClockworkMod Recovery? [Y/n] y
Downloading recovery for your phone (saga)...Done.
Flashing recovery over fastboot...SUCCESS!
how do i open adb? Everytime i double click adb in platform tools, nothing happens. Sorry not too good at ubuntu
dan-fish said:
how do i open adb? Everytime i double click adb in platform tools, nothing happens. Sorry not too good at ubuntu
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You don't need to adb.
Just open the terminal and cd to the downloaded alpharevx folder then type "sudo ./alpharevx"
You don't need adb, alphrevx works without it.
1. Exctract alpharevx to an easily reachable place (ex. Desktop)
2. Start terminal and get to that place (with cd command)
3. Run "sudo ./alpharevx"
I think you need to enable HTC Sync mode on your phone but not sure.
ok so i managed all that now it's stuck on alpharevx waiting for device...
I'm doing this on ubuntu through vmware. Could that be the problem?
USB debugging is on by the way!
oh it's also on HTC sync mode.
Virtual machine's hardware access may be limited, don't know. I've ran linux from USB flash.
Evilmystic said:
You don't need adb, alphrevx works without it.
1. Exctract alpharevx to an easily reachable place (ex. Desktop)
2. Start terminal and get to that place (with cd command)
3. Run "sudo ./alpharevx"
I think you need to enable HTC Sync mode on your phone but not sure.
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Don´t need to activate the HTC, as well as any of the options, just connect usb.
Then follow the steps the left Evilmystic, i did it this way.
i am having pblms going into recovery ....
i want a sbf file which i could directly flash using RSD LITE ....plz i need it
thanx in advance .i knw some 1 here can do it only
use can download the GOT 2.2.1 sbf file
irfiboy said:
i am having pblms going into recovery ....
i want a sbf file which i could directly flash using RSD LITE ....plz i need it
thanx in advance .i knw some 1 here can do it only
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Since the milestones bootloader is locked, we cannot create sbf files to flash on it. The only ones are stock eclaire, stock froyo, and the got 2.2.1 leak. All are signed by motorola. It is for that reason that it is impossible for you to attain this. I would suggest re-downloading androidiani openrecorvery to your sd card, and trying again, because thats the only way your gunna get miui. You could also try minimod openrecovery.
Just do what they are saying, flash a signed Motorola sbf, then root it and get Androidiani running and use it to flash MIUI.
Try this or this. Make sure you have openrecovery on your sdcard and miui in your updates folder.
y no recovery is working i cant go to next step of pressing camera and volume up button to enter recovery menu
irfiboy said:
y no recovery is working i cant go to next step of pressing camera and volume up button to enter recovery menu
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There is no need to press any keys.
1. First extract a fresh copy of AOR to sdcard. Then copy miui zip file under updates folder
2. Next, activate usb debugging mode in your phone and connect to pc.
3. Open up command prompt and enter the following commands in order.
Code:
adb devices ( this should show as your phone being connected )
adb shell "echo 'boot-recovery ' > /cache/recovery/command"
adb shell "echo '--update_package=SDCARD:update.zip' >> /cache/recovery/command"
adb shell "reboot recovery"
That's it. Your AOR should load.
sileshn said:
There is no need to press any keys.
Code:
adb devices ( this should show as your phone being connected )
That's it. Your AOR should load.
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open up cmd on windows and enter adb
it says adb is not recognised as an internal or external commans
im a total noOb
u will have to write down the steps as if you want a 5 year old to folloow u
irfiboy said:
open up cmd on windows and enter adb
it says adb is not recognised as an internal or external commans
im a total noOb
u will have to write down the steps as if you want a 5 year old to folloow u
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You could also use Google, as you can find detailed guides that start at installing drivers for windows, that you probably don't have.
And, as I understand that your phone works, you can always use terminal emulator from market, which doesn't need the drivers and works exactly like using adb through windows cmd line.
irfiboy said:
open up cmd on windows and enter adb
it says adb is not recognised as an internal or external commans
im a total noOb
u will have to write down the steps as if you want a 5 year old to folloow u
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Haha. You need to have android sdk installed to get adb working. Or as Jack said, try the commands using TE, without the adb shell and without the quotes.
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using jacks idea is great, yes my cell is working... i have installed and whenever i put in a command it says permission denied
this states that most probably my cell is not rooted yet
i tried using androot and it does give the temporary root and fails on permanent root, but still i cant execute any command in te
please b patient and help
Try z4root for rooting your phone. And install android sdk. There are many sticky threads telling you how to install android sdk.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
did you flash the vulnarable recovery ? without that you cant get into recovery.
bump... any one with miui sbf plzzzz
irfiboy said:
bump... any one with miui sbf plzzzz
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I don't even think you can create an sbf for a ROM. I only know of Nandroid backups.
irfiboy said:
bump... any one with miui sbf plzzzz
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As everyone told you already, because of the locked bootloader you can't flash any .sbf you want. Only Motorola's and GOT's that has vulnerable recovery injected.
To flash MIUI rom, use OpenRecovery and flash the .zip file.
Hi i'm having a problem trying to get my evo shift Perm Rooted. There's like 4 different guides that i've found on how To root an Evo or even more specifically the Shift. I've followed all these guides and still no luck.
I already have my phone Temp Rooted through VISIONary, my problem happens when I have to go to the CMB (Command Prompt)
8. Next, Open the command prompt (Start > Run > type "cmd") and paste the following...
Code:
cd C:\AndroidSDK\platform-tools
Hit enter, and type the following...
Code:
adb
If adb runs you're golden. Type this...
Code:
adb shell
Hit enter, you will see this...
Code:
$
Now type...
Code:
su
I make it to where I need to type in adb shell and what it says is adb server is out of date. killing... *daemon started successfully*
Then it shows the $ sign.
What i'm supposed to do now is type su
Then when I do it says su: permission denied
This is where i'm lost at. I followed everybody's instructions perfectly but cant move on till I get pass this... Can anyone help me please?
Thank you
What Android version are you on?
2.2 ?
2.3.3 ?
2.3.4 ?
Check the permissions under properties of adb.exe (right-click adb.exe and select properties) in your sdk/platform-tools folder. Make sure it is allowed to run as a program.
prboy1969 said:
What Android version are you on?
2.2 ?
2.3.3 ?
2.3.4 ?
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2.2
Is that good or bad? Should I upgrade?
sparksco said:
Check the permissions under properties of adb.exe (right-click adb.exe and select properties) in your sdk/platform-tools folder. Make sure it is allowed to run as a program.
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I have a Windows XP So when I go to properties the best I can do is Run it as an older version in compatibility mode? I'll still try it out to see if any older version works
*edit, tried and didnt work
tmb04 said:
2.2
Is that good or bad? Should I upgrade?
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NO DO NOT UPGRADE!!! If your on 2.2 it's very easy. Just download and use THIS TOOL. It will do it all for you. Just connect the device via USB Cable, and choose charge only. Extract the Zip file that you downloaded onto your desktop, and run the program. Then click the ROOT Button. Make sure your Anti-Virus and Firewall are disabled before you start. Then just follow the Prompts. When it's all done go to the Play Store ( Android Market ) download Rom Manager Free. Open up Rom Manager follow the prompts to Flash CWM Recovery. That's it your Rooted with a Custom Recovery.
prboy1969 said:
NO DO NOT UPGRADE!!! If your on 2.2 it's very easy. Just download and use THIS TOOL. It will do it all for you. Just connect the device via USB Cable, and choose charge only. Extract the Zip file that you downloaded onto your desktop, and run the program. Then click the ROOT Button. Make sure your Anti-Virus and Firewall are disabled before you start. Then just follow the Prompts. When it's all done go to the Play Store ( Android Market ) download Rom Manager Free. Open up Rom Manager follow the prompts to Flash CWM Recovery. That's it your Rooted with a Custom Recovery.
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I downloaded what you said, I run the program and disable the firewall, I clicked on Root and it says "Error running ADB try again"
I know that means I probably did something wrong in an earlier step but still unaware where I messed up at.
tmb04 said:
I downloaded what you said, I run the program and disable the firewall, I clicked on Root and it says "Error running ADB try again"
I know that means I probably did something wrong in an earlier step but still unaware where I messed up at.
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You need adb working... In order for adb to work you need to have android debugging checked under Settings > Applications > Development on your phone. It's not enabled by default on Sense roms so you'll need to make sure it's enabled and turned on.
Ok I made it past the part I was stuck at. Rooted my phone, downloaded ROM manager, clicked on Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, and before it finishes it says " An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands! "
I'm sorry for asking for so much help but I'm not trying to mess anything up
tmb04 said:
Ok I made it past the part I was stuck at. Rooted my phone, downloaded ROM manager, clicked on Flash ClockworkMod Recovery, and before it finishes it says " An error occurred while attempting to run privileged commands! "
I'm sorry for asking for so much help but I'm not trying to mess anything up
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All good about asking questions. When the message pops up asking for SuperUser Permission, you have to click yes. Otherwise it will not run.
I ended up factory restoring my phone and followed a youtube video for the same exact guide that you told me to use. I followed it step by step and now my phone works perfect. I appreciate all the help.
Instead of me creating a new post, can you recommend a good guide for me to flash my shift to boost mobile?
tmb04 said:
I ended up factory restoring my phone and followed a youtube video for the same exact guide that you told me to use. I followed it step by step and now my phone works perfect. I appreciate all the help.
Instead of me creating a new post, can you recommend a good guide for me to flash my shift to boost mobile?
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You should be able to find to find the info you need HERE.
hi guys, i'm trying to install the clockwork touch 5.8.0.2 crespo on my Nexus S (GSM), i have create the folder in C: with in the file, i have installed the driver of my phone, but when i open the prompt for write fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-crespo.img, he tells me "fastboot is not recognized as internal or external command, executable programm or file batch.", what can i do??
i also want to install this after: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764119, someone can help me also for this??
DavideDroid said:
hi guys, i'm trying to install the clockwork touch 5.8.0.2 crespo on my Nexus S (GSM), i have create the folder in C: with in the file, i have installed the driver of my phone, but when i open the prompt for write fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.0.2-crespo.img, he tells me "fastboot is not recognized as internal or external command, executable programm or file batch.", what can i do??
i also want to install this after: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764119, someone can help me also for this??
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You need to have AndroidSDK installed or atleast have fastboot executable.
Once you have that, you can either set the path in environment variables or just go to that path using command line and use the fastboot command.
You should follow this instruction, it's very helpful.
http://nexusshacks.com/nexus-s-root/how-to-root-nexus-s-or-nexus-s-4g-on-ics-or-gingerbread/
superatmos said:
You need to have AndroidSDK installed or atleast have fastboot executable.
Once you have that, you can either set the path in environment variables or just go to that path using command line and use the fastboot command.
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I already have the SDK; the site from which i was following the tutorial have told me i miss the fastboot.exe, can you tell me where I can find it??
rubenflush said:
You should follow this instruction, it's very helpful. (i can't quote the url)
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But that is for the 4G version, is the same thing?
I just rooted my first Android device the day before yesterday. One problem I ran into is that the Android SDK now installs to "C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk" instead of "C:\android-sdk" like most instructions give.
These are the instructions I followed to root my phone: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide (Sorry for the lack of a link. I just found out I'm not able to post links because I'm new )
They helped me out a lot but it took a lot of time and concentration to get it done. Just keep in mind where Android SDK installs and change the paths to the new path when you need to.
DeadBra1ns said:
I just rooted my first Android device the day before yesterday. One problem I ran into is that the Android SDK now installs to "C:\Users\USER\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk" instead of "C:\android-sdk" like most instructions give.
These are the instructions I followed to root my phone: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide (Sorry for the lack of a link. I just found out I'm not able to post links because I'm new )
They helped me out a lot but it took a lot of time and concentration to get it done. Just keep in mind where Android SDK installs and change the paths to the new path when you need to.
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Thank you very much, tomorrow i try again following this tutorial
Yes same thing, sorry for late post.
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Hi lovely people,
I'd like to install CM13 on my HTC Desire S S510e. I have found way too many different instructions on how to proceed and I was wondering if there's a simple, step-by-step (I really mean step-by-step) guide on how to do it. By now, as far as I understand I should:
1. S-OFF my phone (although I heard it's possible to install a custom rom even with S-ON?). I've read that you can do it using HTCDev or Alpharev. However the HTC Desire S doesn't appear on the list of supported devices in the first link. Which device should I select from the list? On the other hand, the Alpharev website says that Alpharev is deprecated and one should use Revolutionary but the Revolutionary website is empty. Finally a more general question: what's the benefit of using HTCDev or Alpharev?
2. Flash sagaopt TWRP 2.8.7.1. I use ArchLinux. In Linux I'd have to install android-tools to have adb and fastboot, then do "adb reboot bootloader" followed by "fastboot flash recovery TWRP-recovery-sagaopt-2.8.7.1.img"? Or do I have to first install an older version of TWRP to convert my sdcard to EXT4 to then install the sagaopt 2.8.7.1 version?
3. Use TWRP to convert my sdcard to EXT4.
4. Install cm-13.0-XXXXXXXX-UNOFFICIAL-sagaopt.zip and gapps by putting the files into the sdcard using adb (what's the command to do this?) and then flash the files using TWRP.
What steps am I missing? What are the perils? What should I be particularly careful with?
Please help me understand and condense the heaps of information found in this forum.
Thanks,
Ricardo
rikardo.h said:
Hi lovely people,
I'd like to install CM13 on my HTC Desire S S510e. I have found way too many different instructions on how to proceed and I was wondering if there's a simple, step-by-step (I really mean step-by-step) guide on how to do it. By now, as far as I understand I should:
1. S-OFF my phone (although I heard it's possible to install a custom rom even with S-ON?). I've read that you can do it using HTCDev or Alpharev. However the HTC Desire S doesn't appear on the list of supported devices in the first link. Which device should I select from the list? On the other hand, the Alpharev website says that Alpharev is deprecated and one should use Revolutionary but the Revolutionary website is empty. Finally a more general question: what's the benefit of using HTCDev or Alpharev?
2. Flash sagaopt TWRP 2.8.7.1. I use ArchLinux. In Linux I'd have to install android-tools to have adb and fastboot, then do "adb reboot bootloader" followed by "fastboot flash recovery TWRP-recovery-sagaopt-2.8.7.1.img"? Or do I have to first install an older version of TWRP to convert my sdcard to EXT4 to then install the sagaopt 2.8.7.1 version?
3. Use TWRP to convert my sdcard to EXT4.
4. Install cm-13.0-XXXXXXXX-UNOFFICIAL-sagaopt.zip and gapps by putting the files into the sdcard using adb (what's the command to do this?) and then flash the files using TWRP.
What steps am I missing? What are the perils? What should I be particularly careful with?
Please help me understand and condense the heaps of information found in this forum.
Thanks,
Ricardo
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3.check android version in system settings if it is lower or lower2.3.X (if its not it could be ****ty) than check bootloader version
3.1 turn off fastboot in battery settings
3.2 power don phone
3.3 boot phone with vol down clicked and if its -REVOLUTIONARY- or if its 0.98.x s-off or 2.0X s-off go to 6
if its 0.98 s-on you go to 5
if its 2.02 ask anyone else on my desires with 2.02 s-off newer worked for me but you can try it (go to 4) or only unlock it
http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader select HTC Desire HD and dont upgrade anything (start at step 1 skip preparation) after that go to 8
if its 2.00 contine
4.download the oldest rom with you branding from http://androidruu.com/?developer=Saga
4.1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18746686 downlad misc_version
4.2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312859 download DooMLoRD_v4_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip and extract zergRush
4.3 go to folder with misc_version and zergRush and open cmd there and type
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp/
adb push zergRush /data/local/tmp/
adb shell
cd /data/local/tmp/
chmod 777 zergRush
chmod 777 misc_version
./zergRush
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
exit
exit
exit
4.4 execute the firmware form step 4
5 download and follow http://rev.alpharev.nl
6 follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338 (optional)
7 follow B in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858508 (optional)
Installing
1.Flash TWRP 2.8.7.0
2.Format SDcard ext4
3.Flash TWRP 2.8.7.1 sagaopt
4.boot recovery
5.use "adb push your-system-sagaopt.zip /sdcard/"
6.Flash it with TWRP
7.(Optional) download GAPPS pico copy it do "internal storage" and install it with TWRP
for the complete tutorial look at http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-desire-s/general/trying-to-install-cm13-htc-desire-s-t3414878 page 2 for the first one and page 1 for the second
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CM13 is to heavy for the phone CM12.1 is stable but slow (sometimes you miss a call because the mobile is too slow) CM11 is fast but old (i used CM12.1 now im using CM11 nightly but the gallery doesnt play videos i deleded it)
Thank you for reposting that guide and for suggesting CM11 instead of CM12.1 or CM13. In that guide it says that unlocking the 2.02 s-on using the htcdev tool doesn't work for him if I understand correctly. Also I went to the htcdev website and they say that the tool will remove all personal data including applications, text messages and personalized settings. However I wanted to install a recovery and make a backup of the phone as it is now and that wouldn't work if everything gets removed before installing the recovery. Is there a way to install a recovery without removing anything?
rikardo.h said:
Thank you for reposting that guide and for suggesting CM11 instead of CM12.1 or CM13. In that guide it says that unlocking the 2.02 s-on using the htcdev tool doesn't work for him if I understand correctly. Also I went to the htcdev website and they say that the tool will remove all personal data including applications, text messages and personalized settings. However I wanted to install a recovery and make a backup of the phone as it is now and that wouldn't work if everything gets removed before installing the recovery. Is there a way to install a recovery without removing anything?
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I think you can try titanium backup with an oneclickroot (kingroot or framaroot) or unlock it with the risk of loosing data first backup contacts/sms and callhistoy with apps of the playstore and your sdcard isnt affected
Oh i could be that you need the win8+ fastboot fix for htcdev http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-s/general/guide-fix-fastboot-windows-8-1-t2858337
and if it doesnt work use windows 7 (dont forget to install htc sync)
if its 2.00.0002/2.00.2000 you can s-off it if its 2.02.0002 its ****ty
I use linux. It's 2.00.0002 so I guess I should follow step 4, but step 4.4 asks me to execute a window's exe file which I can't execute. What should I do instead? Unlock it using htcdev as if it was 2.02 s-on or will that mess my phone up?
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I use linux. It's 2.00.0002 so I guess I should follow step 4, but step 4.4 asks me to execute a window's exe file which I can't execute. What should I do instead? Unlock it using htcdev as if it was 2.02 s-on or will that mess my phone up?
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sorry for that step you need windows there is no other way
you can only unlock but the best way is to use a windows PC/Laptop of a dude or use a VM with windows 7 or XP with usb pass
google windows 7 iso and look for one you can use in vm
I found this https://code.google.com/archive/p/htc-flasher/wikis/HTCFlasher.wiki
Do you know if it would help?
you can try (you need your rom as NBH and the desire s (saga) isn't supported its risky) it but save is a Virtual Machine with windows and usb passthrough