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little help to a new user

Hello to Sensation world,
I've just arrived from Sony Ericsson x10 world and i'm new to htc, specially sensation.
I now that my warranty voids if I root my device. Is there any way to return it to stock state, unroot and with stock rom so I can send it to the service if I have any problem???
It's the only thing I wanna now, after that, all the doors are opened!
Thank's in advance

Everything you need to know about S-OFF, rooting, debranding and going back.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

I honestly think the Sensation is the first phone I've had that if you did a factory restore you'd still have to do some work to get S=On...I'd go to the above link to make sure you can do it before taking that risk.

I heard that RUU gives you back S-ON and probably warranty (not sure because I haven't tried it yet)
Oh, and RUU = Rom Update Utility. In case you didn't know because you are new
Swyped from my HTC Sensation

Even if you sent your phone back with S=OFF...do they check for that? I sent 2 mytouch 4g's back with S=OFF and it never prevented me from getting an exchange.

idavid_ said:
I heard that RUU gives you back S-ON and probably warranty (not sure because I haven't tried it yet)
Oh, and RUU = Rom Update Utility. In case you didn't know because you are new
Swyped from my HTC Sensation
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I did RUU and it didn't give me S=ON...actually NOTHING I tried work. I wanted to restore my phone back to stock for a exchange because it was lagging terribly. I finally said, forget it..flashed Leedroids which I didn't like then flashed Android Revolution HD, phone stopped lagging after that so I kept it.
I"m pretty new at this so I think my terminology is backwards.

I already s-off and rooted it. Hope not to have any problems...
Sincerely I don't find any difference between the stock rom and the custom roms, and almost the same.

it would be nice to easily turn s-on as needed but honestly? I've returned several rooted phones. Never told I voided warranty...because I don't think they check!
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A little late, but if you read the sticky in dev section, it says how to get S-ON back. You will need ADB
Swyped from my HTC Sensation

Just rooted wife's 2.3.4 HTC evo shift 4g and have issues flashing roms

I been trying to flash my wife's phone for the longest and was finally able to when there was a root for 2.3.4 available.. I been trying to flash roms on there from decks, to mikmik roms and cannot get the phone to get past the HTC white bootscreen unless I restore from the nandroid backup.. What am I doing wrong.. Her stock rom bootloader is unlocked and with a permanent root.. I'm trying to save her from battery life on the phone by deleting stock apps using root explorer which I got rid of all of sprint bloatware but I like flashing roms that come optimized with tweaks that I can't do but so much off a stock rom, she has terrible battery life.. 1 hour off the charge and already down to 20% battery with hardly any use but texting.. No other settings activated, 4G, gps ect.. I'm not new to flashing so I got a good amount of flashing over 6 other of my devices in the past but this phone is something else.. Thanks in advance..
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ezsoulja said:
I been trying to flash my wife's phone for the longest and was finally able to when there was a root for 2.3.4 available.. I been trying to flash roms on there from decks, to mikmik roms and cannot get the phone to get past the HTC white bootscreen unless I restore from the nandroid backup.. What am I doing wrong.. Her stock rom bootloader is unlocked and with a permanent root.. I'm trying to save her from battery life on the phone by deleting stock apps using root explorer which I got rid of all of sprint bloatware but I like flashing roms that come optimized with tweaks that I can't do but so much off a stock rom, she has terrible battery life.. 1 hour off the charge and already down to 20% battery with hardly any use but texting.. No other settings activated, 4G, gps ect.. I'm not new to flashing so I got a good amount of flashing over 6 other of my devices in the past but this phone is something else.. Thanks in advance..
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Are you sure your S-Off ? What Recovery did you install? What method did you use to Root? Before you Flash another Rom you may want to read through the guide linked in my Signature on Instructions for Flashing a Rom. Sounds like you may not have wiped your device properly before flashing.

See here's the thing its s-on but they say it's open for full permanent root... I used the new. Guide for 2.3.4 rooting.. Unlocked the bootloader via htcdev.com and command prompt the flashing of cwm and su.. Even checked via terminal emulator to verify... And I wiped atleast 3times over and still no go
Sent using my E4GT Blazer rom 1.7ghz d-core

That might be your issue, your not fully rooted. S-On is not fully Rooted. So while you may be able to make Nandroid Backups, and remove items. I don't believe you'll be able to flash a different Rom till your S-Off, fully rooted. Take a look at the guide linked below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=19572754
TEAM MiK
Mik Roms Since 3/13/11

Hmm well that explains alot.. Thank you ill give it a shot soon.. Shift been a hassle with any phone I've rooted..
Sent using my E4GT Blazer rom 1.7ghz d-core

Keep us posted on how it goes. Luck
TEAM MiK
MikROMs Since 3/13/11

ezsoulja said:
Hmm well that explains alot.. Thank you ill give it a shot soon.. Shift been a hassle with any phone I've rooted..
Sent using my E4GT Blazer rom 1.7ghz d-core
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is it probly is the most cubbersome to root. Keep us posted
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i'm assuming since you posted this before the 21st, you haven't tried Indirect's method. it is much simpler than the other ways I've seen, and is pretty direct lol. try it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1558532

Wanna help my Mom?!

Okay... now that I have everyone's attention...
Here is the deal... in between a series of insane work trips my Mom comes over and says she just bought a new One X, and can I set it up for her.
I am pretty comfortable with this stuff, or at least following directions , but I am seriously pressed for time.
I started reading last night and think I have a pretty good handle on what and where, but want to confirm I am on the right path...
Phone is currently on 4.0.3 with version 1.85.502.3
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability, but I want to root so that I can get in TiBu, clean out the bloat, setup a backup schedule and so on.
I have read a couple of comments that the 2.2 software gives better battery life and a few other improvements, so would not mind putting that on.
I have not gotten any OTA update notifications since I turned the phone on.
What is my best path?
Can I simply root the device using these instructions http://briefmobile.com/how-to-root-htc-one-x-att and then install the rooted stock 2.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459
Sorry for the dummy questions, but I am leaving for another work trip tomorrow AM and was hoping to get this done, although to be perfectly honest it is not as if she wont have a working phone, but if I can do this all up front then I can let her play around with it, customize etc and not have to redo it all when I get back.
THANKS for your help!

post pics and I'll help.

bloodrain954 said:
post pics and I'll help.
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Of my mom? classy!

Did you copy paste the title from brazzers.com clips?
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I would defo flash CleanROM 4.5 stand for her.

lazarat said:
Did you copy paste the title from brazzers.com clips?
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I guess I should have known better... felt bad posting noobish questions I can figure out if I spend a bunch of time reading, but really short on time right now, so figured I would try to be funny and hopefully generate more views and quicker responses.
For what it is worth my Mom is 67... I am not 17 and this is not a MILF scenario...

thcue said:
I would defo flash CleanROM 4.5 stand for her.
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Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.

dcdivenut said:
Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.
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Believe me man you would want to how much bloat and crap that att throws on the phone. Might as well give her something worth having the rom is very stable and would never have to fix it for her.
Also after you install TWRP for her (the recovery) Make sure to make a nano backup of her stock image then flash with CleanROM and make one of that to. So if she ever has a issue she is just one click away from a new phone.:good:

dcdivenut said:
Right... I don't want to flash custom... stick with stock... I have no time to update customs or to act as tech support when things inevitably go wrong with a custom.
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I think the problem is that if you're going to root anyway, you've already made it so she can't stay current on the "official" path.
I've found CleanROM to be far more stable than AT&T's PoS.

dcdivenut said:
Of my mom? classy!
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just replying as per title

bloodrain954 said:
post pics and I'll help.
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Lmao!!
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I must.. refrain from Googling sexy old ladies and relying to the tread must resist the urge.... :angel:

dcdivenut said:
this is not a MILF scenario...
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Dont make it then
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thebobmannh said:
I think the problem is that if you're going to root anyway, you've already made it so she can't stay current on the "official" path.
I've found CleanROM to be far more stable than AT&T's PoS.
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+1000.
You'll never know it isn't stock sense/att except that all the apps which, if she clicks them she'll get charged additional usage for, are gone.
FWIW, ATT's OTA isn't anything special. My phone was three months old and was still running 1.73. Never succeeded in an OTA update.
So, CleanROM 4.5 was a huge improvement.

I would say that, if she is not totally interested in Modding, that she should either leave it with all stock ,or switch to CleanROM. I am running CleanROM because I like the stock feel, although I have modded a few things. I also liked the removale of bloatware. I feel that the best place for rooting your One X is on onexroot.com. just make sure you choose the right ROM and root method depending on your model, such as international AT&T, or Rodgers. Hope this helps!

dcdivenut said:
Okay... now that I have everyone's attention...
Here is the deal... in between a series of insane work trips my Mom comes over and says she just bought a new One X, and can I set it up for her.
I am pretty comfortable with this stuff, or at least following directions , but I am seriously pressed for time.
I started reading last night and think I have a pretty good handle on what and where, but want to confirm I am on the right path...
Phone is currently on 4.0.3 with version 1.85.502.3
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability, but I want to root so that I can get in TiBu, clean out the bloat, setup a backup schedule and so on.
I have read a couple of comments that the 2.2 software gives better battery life and a few other improvements, so would not mind putting that on.
I have not gotten any OTA update notifications since I turned the phone on.
What is my best path?
Can I simply root the device using these instructions http://briefmobile.com/how-to-root-htc-one-x-att and then install the rooted stock 2.2 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459
Sorry for the dummy questions, but I am leaving for another work trip tomorrow AM and was hoping to get this done, although to be perfectly honest it is not as if she wont have a working phone, but if I can do this all up front then I can let her play around with it, customize etc and not have to redo it all when I get back.
THANKS for your help!
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2.20 breaks root if you go with the stock RUU. So you are going to be unlocking the bootloader and going off the "official" path anyway. Which means you will have to periodically update your mother's phone anyways and she will software warranty.
I would go with one of three options:
1. Root/Unlock and flash CleanROM 4.5 (you will have to update her phone every so often and she loses software warranty)
2. Root, stay with 1.85 and de-bloat (don't really recommended because of multitask issue)
3. Don't root, leave phone stock and stay on the official path (if you don't have the time to maintain your mother's phone go with this)

Actually, if you root &unlock bootloader now, flash a custom recovery, you can manually update the firmware to 2.2x, flash back your stock recovery and relock it you have a fully updated, stock device that you can always go back and unlock if u want to later.
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Butters619 said:
2.20 breaks root if you go with the stock RUU. So you are going to be unlocking the bootloader and going off the "official" path anyway. Which means you will have to periodically update your mother's phone anyways and she will software warranty.
I would go with one of three options:
1. Root/Unlock and flash CleanROM 4.5 (you will have to update her phone every so often and she loses software warranty)
2. Root, stay with 1.85 and de-bloat (don't really recommended because of multitask issue)
3. Don't root, leave phone stock and stay on the official path (if you don't have the time to maintain your mother's phone go with this)
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True that for root on 2.20, you will need to unlock the bootloader anyway, so you may as well go ahead and root, SuperCID and unlock bootloader.
A 4th option would be to flash a stock rooted 2.20, 2.23, or 2.29 ROM (after unlocking the bootloader). Honestly, the 2.2X stock ROMs are quite good, and you won't really need to update the phone much after that; really mostly if you just want to.
Personally, I would suggest either leaving as-is on 1.85, and root and debloat; or unlock the bootloader and flash either a rooted stock 2.2X ROM, or custom ROM that does not divert too much from stock 2.2X (like CleanROM).
Updating to 2.20 the "official" way is just robbing yourself of any other options, until (if and when) a root method is found for 2.20. Personally recommend you stay away from that.
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dcdivenut said:
I have zero plans to load custom ROMs on this since all my Mom needs is stability,
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Custom ROMs have a huge variation in their stability. Sure, ROMs which are AOSP have some things broken, and ones based on the leading edge (Jellybean) have issues too, since they are ports, do not fully support our hardware, etc.
But many of the ROMs you will see in Development are based stock ROMs, with bloat removed, performance tweaks, and some features added, without any real drastic changes. CleanROM, King Cobra among others actually run smoother and more stable than stock. Don't knock all custom ROMs, especially since you haven't even tried any on this device.

CleanROM 4.5 is better than stock. It's the best rom I have ever flashed on any device ever.

[Q] htcdev failure

Ok, I have never been more tempted to throw a phone in all my life. This has me VERY irritated.
I got this htc one x on a hunch, was a good deal, seen great roms on here, thought it was a good idea. I've had nothing but trouble. Heres my deal:
I went to the htcdev site to get the boot loader unlocked. Im no dummy, I've gotten into LOTS of phones. This thing is crazy. I've watched 20 videos, used 3 different computers, NOTHING works. ALWAYS says Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.
Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work.
Now this isn't my first rodeo, I read, searched, paused videos made sure I was getting the same info selected, spaces, EVERYTHING that were showing between my screen and the youtube screens. This phone has taken the latest att update. Is this the problem? Has getting into the phone been cut out? Is there another way to get in and load roms? Should I ditch it for a galaxy?

You have supercid, right? The One XL can't have bootloader unlock without it. AT&T Doesn't like for people to use phones the way they're intended to be used
There is a new method for unlocking on the latest update over in general.
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I've never owned a phone so hard to deal with... Everything I read says I need to be rooted, I need to have bootloader unlocked to root, different direction loops I cant seem to break... The noobproof all require bootloader unlocked... there is SO much info, it all points in different directions, and I cant make heads or tails out of it to be honest. I've been reading for 2 days and am about to pitch this thing as far as I can.
I cant find the directions for supercid, just what it does. I normally don't require hand holding... I have an upgrade coming in September.....

Part of my issues is I don't have a charge only mode...

what carrier did the phone come from and what software version are you on?

klloyd said:
Part of my issues is I don't have a charge only mode...
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Newest update doesn't have this option. There's a root method in dev section, however you need linux to run the script. But that's easy to make a bootable CD just to run the script. After you root then dev unlock. Then you can proceed to either fastboot a recovery or use goo manager to install the latest. Then flash away...
I recommend you follow the S-off thread too... That way you don't need fastboot to flash boot.img. then if it came with 3.18 firmware, you'll also need to follow the touchscreen downgrade thread if you plan on using Aosp roms.
It's really not hard to do the last 2 steps, but I have to agree you need to go through an a$$load of steps to get the desired effect. But this phone is great with custom roms. Some call me crazy, but if I run carbon Rom tweaked it'll rival my buddies S4 no problem
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Its a true blue att phone. Running 4.1.1, software 3.18.
I actually run Linux on about everything... I am using my wifes computer to do all this, cause it seemed windows was easier. (insert shame here)
Im just use to the one clicks, the easy additions of clockwork in a single flash on the galaxy phones. Im not giving up, but believe you me, there is an note2 or and s4 in my future.

klloyd said:
Its a true blue att phone. Running 4.1.1, software 3.18.
I actually run Linux on about everything... I am using my wifes computer to do all this, cause it seemed windows was easier. (insert shame here)
Im just use to the one clicks, the easy additions of clockwork in a single flash on the galaxy phones. Im not giving up, but believe you me, there is an note2 or and s4 in my future.
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*Gags a little* lol. Good luck man
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The reason info conflicts is AT&T phones cant use htcdev unlock by AT&T request.
All other evita's can use htcdev fine.
So AT&T phones need root to change cid to pretend to not be an AT&T phone before they can unlock.
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As normal, wonderful help! Im on the right track this time! Thanks!

klloyd said:
Its a true blue att phone. Running 4.1.1, software 3.18.
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If that's the case, you need to go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283760
That will change you Cid so it no longer identifies your phone as an AT&T model. Then, and only then will you be able to use htcdev to unlock your phone.
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[Q] REQUEST: Bell HTC One S JB Nandroid Backup

First off I have to say this is my first post here. I am a long time user of these forums and I cannot praise them for all the great stuff here. I have used them for my Galaxy Nexus and now my Nexus 4. However, my wife's One S is having some problems.
With the OTA of JB it started to act funny, losing and disabling WiFi. So naturally I decided to root the phone and try some other ROMs and see how that worked out. I did take a nan droid backup at almost every step, except just before I rooted it. I attempted to send it back for repair and they denied it saying the phone was tampered, naturally.
I would like to try running it on stock rom, but I do not have the ruu and do not have a nandroid backup before I rooted it. My rooted nandroid back is throwing errors on start up and generally acting not very nice.
Anyone having a bell stock nandroid willing to share with me would be appreciated. I wish I never did the ota of jb... Hind sight is always 20-20 I guess.
Any help would be appreciated.
RTNetwork

RTNetwork said:
First off I have to say this is my first post here. I am a long time user of these forums and I cannot praise them for all the great stuff here. I have used them for my Galaxy Nexus and now my Nexus 4. However, my wife's One S is having some problems.
With the OTA of JB it started to act funny, losing and disabling WiFi. So naturally I decided to root the phone and try some other ROMs and see how that worked out. I did take a nan droid backup at almost every step, except just before I rooted it. I attempted to send it back for repair and they denied it saying the phone was tampered, naturally.
I would like to try running it on stock rom, but I do not have the ruu and do not have a nandroid backup before I rooted it. My rooted nandroid back is throwing errors on start up and generally acting not very nice.
Anyone having a bell stock nandroid willing to share with me would be appreciated. I wish I never did the ota of jb... Hind sight is always 20-20 I guess.
Any help would be appreciated.
RTNetwork
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Tell you what, I have the same problem and even the same carrier phone, BELL HTC One S.
The missing RUU for JB is such a pain. Though I didn't face any problems with WiFi or data connection.
I have rooted my phone and don't have a pre-root nandroid backup.
But here is what you can do to bring it back top stock ICS/JB.
1. S-OFF using moonshine method. (It supports BELL firmware 3.16.666.9 JB)
2. Run an ICS RUU which is present there for BELL.
Afterwards, you can decide whether you want to stay on ICS or update to JB via OTA on phone. Then you can make a nandroid backup too and S-ON back again.
Good luck.
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khan.orak said:
Tell you what, I have the same problem and even the same carrier phone, BELL HTC One S.
The missing RUU for JB is such a pain. Though I didn't face any problems with WiFi or data connection.
I have rooted my phone and don't have a pre-root nandroid backup.
But here is what you can do to bring it back top stock ICS/JB.
1. S-OFF using moonshine method. (It supports BELL firmware 3.16.666.9 JB)
2. Run an ICS RUU which is present there for BELL.
Afterwards, you can decide whether you want to stay on ICS or update to JB via OTA on phone. Then you can make a nandroid backup too and S-ON back again.
Good luck.
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I was not aware we had a method to s-off once we moved to jb. I'll look into that. Thank you!
Is it worthwhile to super cid, then?

RTNetwork said:
I was not aware we had a method to s-off once we moved to jb. I'll look into that. Thank you!
Is it worthwhile to super cid, then?
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No no, we don't need to superCID at all. And i would definitely advise against it for any reason add many people have reported bricks with SuperCID. Moonshine method is good, try that.
Though it has been reported successful with Ubuntu and other Linux distro's more often than with windows. HTC Sync Manager poses problem.
Study the thread, you'll get ample info.
Good luck
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RTNetwork said:
I was not aware we had a method to s-off once we moved to jb. I'll look into that. Thank you!
Is it worthwhile to super cid, then?
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You might also want to study this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2164783 thread.
Couple of guys recently reported they had success flashing the OTA.zip which is available for BELL JB. The guide is for the S3 variant but the principle is same since you are on stock JellyBean.
Though if you want to revert to ICS you have to follow the method I advised in my previous post.
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