[Q] Best way to get sense 3.0 - HTC Desire S

Hi Guys,
my new desire s came with sense 2.1 on android 2.3.3.
I want sense 3.0, but there is nu official htc update. Is that right ? (searched the htc website but found nothing).
So what's the best way to get sense 3.0 fully working on my htc?
thanks for the support ;D

michielbangels said:
Hi Guys,
my new desire s came with sense 2.1 on android 2.3.3.
I want sense 3.0, but there is nu official htc update. Is that right ? (searched the htc website but found nothing).
So what's the best way to get sense 3.0 fully working on my htc?
thanks for the support ;D
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It isn't a risk free process, you must first consider that.
You'll initially need to first S-OFF your phone, read sticky guides for instructions on how to do this and then install one of he many custom ROMS that you'll find in the development forum, there are more than three that now offer Sense 3.0.

Install Virtuous Unity ROM from here.
Very fast, stable ROM with Sense 3.
Peace

thanks guys,
try to install Virtuous Unity ROM. But than I have the get my device S-off.
So I've read the sticky and because I have an 1.47.401.4 ROM (HBOOT 0.98.0002) I followed the guide from slvrbllt.
But the problem is always that I can't manage this step.
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF (you should be kicked off adb shell and get back to your command prompt)
My pc can't find the file ???
How do I fix this problem ? Or is there an easyer way to s-off your device?
Thanks a lot
MB

Use alpharevx
That should easily S-Off ur device
Cheers
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

michielbangels said:
thanks guys,
try to install Virtuous Unity ROM. But than I have the get my device S-off.
So I've read the sticky and because I have an 1.47.401.4 ROM (HBOOT 0.98.0002) I followed the guide from slvrbllt.
But the problem is always that I can't manage this step.
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF (you should be kicked off adb shell and get back to your command prompt)
My pc can't find the file ???
How do I fix this problem ? Or is there an easyer way to s-off your device?
Thanks a lot
MB
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This is an easy way....
Can you provide a cut n paste of the command prompt session......so I can attempt to assist...

here is the command prompt of my pc.
translation of 'Het systeem kan het pad niet vinden' --> System can't find the pathway.
Hope you can help ;D
MB

michielbangels said:
here is the command prompt of my pc.
translation of 'Het systeem kan het pad niet vinden' --> System can't find the pathway.
Hope you can help ;D
MB
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It looks to me that the contents of the fre3vo.zip file that you should have downloaded and un-zipped aren't in the same directory that you are running the command in?
For example if you were to :
Code:
cd c:\temp
unzip the fre3vo.zip file into c:\temp
then run the following listed commands from within that directory there
EDIT:
I've also just seen that the command
Code:
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF
should not have the ending (you should be kicked off adb shell and get back to your command prompt) comment included

thanks ;D
So I unzip frev3vo in :C/temp and also the "android-win-tools" to :C/temp ?
Than I just run the command prompt on my desktop
What do you mean with cd :C/temp ?

or can I also just run the revolutionary programm ?
Man, this all is confusing. With windows mobile it was easy to flash roms, but hé widows mobile was also so bad

I think revolutionary supports 0.98.0002 hboot already, so you should be able to get S-OFF with it.

Currently testing Coredroid Sense 3.0 Android 2.3.5. It's not far off!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

michielbangels said:
thanks ;D
So I unzip frev3vo in :C/temp and also the "android-win-tools" to :C/temp ?
Than I just run the command prompt on my desktop
What do you mean with cd :C/temp ?
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The entire contents of the android-win-tools.zip file should be put into your C:\Windows directory
You then lauch a command Prompt on your PC
in which you type
Code:
cd c:\temp
You should Unzip frev3vo.zip and copy the file frev3vo into C:\temp
and then run the remaining commands within the command shell which is set in C:\temp
Code:
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell
/data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FAA90000 -end FFFFFFFF
adb shell
exit
and then follow the GUIDE by running revolutionary....

ok i'am no trying with the revolutionary programm, but again a problem
I tried this (from sticky)
S-OFF your phone using Windows:
1. Download Revolutionary tool for Windows from http://revolutionary.io/ (Keep the browser open)
2. Extract the zip file to a new folder.
3. Connect phone to your computer and make sure that Debugging Mode is enabled on your phone.
4. Open the new folder and right click on "revolutionary.exe" and select run as administrator.
5. Follow steps from Step 11 above.
WARNING: S-OFF your device will void your phone's warranty. You will need to turn it back to S-ON for warranty. (I don't have a guide to make it back to S-ON right now, so do it as you wish).
But when I open the programm, i see a 'command prompt' for a second and the it's gone....???
What mode should your desire be in ? I tried charging, diskdrive and htc sync...
I downloaded the revolutionary 0.4 pre4.
Someone who knows what's wrong ?

Try running the program from inside the command prompt, it probably shows some sort of an error and immediately closes due to windows settings.

michielbangels said:
ok i'am no trying with the revolutionary programm, but again a problem
I tried this (from sticky)
S-OFF your phone using Windows:
1. Download Revolutionary tool for Windows from http://revolutionary.io/ (Keep the browser open)
2. Extract the zip file to a new folder.
3. Connect phone to your computer and make sure that Debugging Mode is enabled on your phone.
4. Open the new folder and right click on "revolutionary.exe" and select run as administrator.
5. Follow steps from Step 11 above.
WARNING: S-OFF your device will void your phone's warranty. You will need to turn it back to S-ON for warranty. (I don't have a guide to make it back to S-ON right now, so do it as you wish).
But when I open the programm, i see a 'command prompt' for a second and the it's gone....???
What mode should your desire be in ? I tried charging, diskdrive and htc sync...
I downloaded the revolutionary 0.4 pre4.
Someone who knows what's wrong ?
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As @Evilmystic above said Run the Command Prompt "As Administrator" so that you can type the commands into it and as before unzip the revolutionary files into c:\temp and run from there
Ensure that If you have HTC-Sync installed then un-install the application from your PC.
You'll see a link in my signature HTC Drivers download and install that.
Now try again!
You haven't got long.....my dinners nearly ready!

breakthrough
I know have this in my command prompt
But when I launch revolutionary as adminstrator. It launches for a second (black screen prompt) en then it's gone .... ?
edit: you answer so quick that i don't see the answer to my question

got it
Thanks a lot and ... one more
The world should be like an xda forum, just people helping each other just because they can.

michielbangels said:
breakthrough
I know have this in my command prompt
But when I launch revolutionary as adminstrator. It launches for a second (black screen prompt) en then it's gone .... ?
edit: you answer so quick that i don't see the answer to my question
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dinners up.....will come back in a while....and see how you doing....re-read the guide......and hopefully someone else will assist in the mean time.

Now I have to do this
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.
I answered Y
I dowloaded the atchachment but how do I flash it with cwm? Do I have to reboot wit fashboot usb ?

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[GUIDE] How to downgrade 1.7x/1.8x/2.x to 1.32.405.6

DO NOT USE THIS IF YOUR PHONE CAME WITH GINGERBREAD Or newer Software. Use the Ace Hack Kit for DHD ​
How to downgrade to 1.32.405.6 WWE
HTC - Quietly S-OFF. Again.​
About:
The problems started when HTC released their 1.72.405.3 OTA update. That update could not be rooted, and many people got stuck in stock roms. Now a downgrade method has arrived! After this process, you can use any root (+ S-OFF) method you want. Basically your device will be just like any other Desire HD with older build version. Downgrading will completely reset your device to factory defaults, so remember to back up all important data (such as contacts, game saves and sms messages).
System requirements:
HTC Sync (or ADB drivers)
Desire HD with build number 1.72 or higher
[Warning] Telus DHDs may lose sound because the 1.32.405.6 is not fully compatible with the sound chip. Just start using a custom ROM, and it will work fine.
How to downgrade:
Section 1
Disable any antivirus software
If you have a branded / regional (like Indian or Vodaphone) device, you have to make a Goldcard. Use "mmc2" instead of "mmc1"!!
Download the attached file and extract it
Get stock 1.32 PD98IMG.zip ROM, mirror
Put the PD98IMG.zip into your SD card. Do not put it into a folder, and do not extract it.
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Section 2a [For Froyo ROMs, 1.7x and 1.8x]
Connect Desire HD to a computer. Charge only, USB Debugging enabled!
Open up a cmd and go to Downgrade folder, execute commands:
Code:
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell
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Section 2b [For Gingerbread ROMs, 2.x]
Connect Desire HD to a computer. Charge only, USB Debugging enabled!
Open up a cmd and go to Downgrade folder, execute commands:
Code:
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb push fre3vo /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/fre3vo
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell
./data/local/tmp/fre3vo -debug -start FBB00000 -end FFFFFFFF
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Section 3
If you got "#" in the result, you have temporary root! Proceed with commands:
Code:
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.31.405.6
Close the CMD. Reboot while holding volume down, it will go to the bootloader
Follow the instructions (start the update)
Done. You can now click my thanks button! Proceed with old S-OFF methods, and remove the PD98IMG.zip from your SD. I recommend Radio S-OFF for new users.
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Big thanks: Scotty2, Guhl and the fre3vo team
Downloadcount for Downgrade package v1 is 15808, and for v2 it is 32012.
FAQ:
Q: Will I lose all my settings and applications?
- Yes, so make a backup with MyBackup Pro.
Q: I have done Radio S-OFF and SuperCID, do I need this?
- No, with those you do not need this kind of trickery.
Q: I have flashed a custom ROM with e.g. 1.84 build number, do I need this?
- No, with ClockworkMod you can jump between builds freely.
Q: It says '#' but I still cannot use root applications!
- That is normal, this method only gives root in command line. Just go ahead and downgrade.
Q: Is my phone Froyo or Gingerbread?
- Check it in Settings -> About -> Software information -> Android version. 2.2 is Froyo and 2.3 is Gingerbread.
Q: How do I navigate to downgrade folder?
- You can read this short and easy explanation.
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Troubleshooting:
- "Main version is older"? You did not type everything correctly. Please try it again and see if any errors come up.
- "Error opening backup file"? You did not use "Charge only" -connection, or your SD card is faulty.
- "CID mismatch/CID incorrect"? Your device is branded. Just make a Goldcard, put the PD98IMG.zip to the card again and go to the bootloader.
- "Model ID incorrect"? Some Telus DHDs get this, just make a Goldcard.
- "Failed to set prot mask (Inappropriate ioctl for device)"? Use Gingerbread method to downgrade.
- Zip will not load in bootloader? Format your SD card to FAT32, no quick format! You can also try another SD.
- Problems while making Goldcard? See this post.
- PD98IMG.zip md5sum is: C3D244A9F056E48EE3851A14FF52204C
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If you like my work, please consider: (or just hit the thanks button )
Am I missing something or is it your link that just ain't there ?? lol
mcnob said:
Am I missing something or is it your link that just ain't there ?? lol
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He's most likely updating it as we type - hate clutter so lets sit back and wait
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10428859&postcount=162
mcnob said:
Am I missing something or is it your link that just ain't there ?? lol
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Look:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10428115&postcount=54
but you should use DHD RUU (not desire Z) and lower version numer (since unbranded rootable version for DHD is 1.32.405.6)
Great work to everyone involved, now finally those lame "root doesn't work" posts will vanish
Excellent
So has any one tried it?
Got temp root trying to flash old ruu...lets see
I have temproot working. Currently downloading the RUU file on my REALLY slow internet...
I think there is a couple of small errors?
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc-version -s 1.31.405.3
should be
cd /data/local/tmp/
./misc_version -s 1.31.405.3
also, the psneuter is a .txt file, just remove the .txt extension to use the file.
robE9 said:
Got temp root trying to flash old ruu...lets see
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Second confirmation for temp root but I've ran out of time to flash RUU
"So, rebooted in bootloader, loaded pd98img.zip....checked it but after says Main Version is older ! Update Fail ! Press power to reboot.
Any ideeas to try ?
Once i am home again I shall donate a crate of beer to the team!!
BlackTigerX said:
Great work to everyone involved, now finally those lame "root doesn't work" posts will vanish
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You still will not have permanent root of 1.72/1.75! but this does allow you to downgrade and attain root on older Firmware
robE9 said:
"So, rebooted in bootloader, loaded pd98img.zip....checked it but after says Main Version is older ! Update Fail ! Press power to reboot.
Any ideeas to try ?
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Did you get #, and did you run the misc_version executable? Did you write the version number correctly there?
ghostofcain said:
You still will not have root of 1.72/1.75! but this does allow you to downgrade and attain root on older Firmware
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That is right. The psneuter gives temporary root, but as scotty2 said, it kind of shoots the current rom in the head while doing that..
i tried again with _ instead of - at version and now its updating hope will be ok
.. PD98IMG.zip to apply the file gives me an error
View attachment 483907​
Any ideas?. Thanks!
Is it possible to flash the PD98IMG without using an SD card?
My DHD bricked mine http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895593
apside said:
.. PD98IMG.zip to apply the file gives me an error
Any ideas?. Thanks!
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What error? I cannot find error in that screenshot.
xdario said:
Is it possible to flash the PD98IMG without using an SD card?
My DHD bricked mine http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=895593
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The RUU itself might work, but I would not bet on it. Just get a new SD.
apside said:
.. PD98IMG.zip to apply the file gives me an error
View attachment 483907​
Any ideas?. Thanks!
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dont write "reboot bootloader" just reboot by power buton and press down the volume button until you are in bootloader
Btw the downgrade was succesfull, i just rooted with visionary thx guys a lot :X
at me work fine

I'm waiting for Hboot 0.98.0002 S-OFF

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
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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..
ratss123 said:
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?
ben_pyett said:
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
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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....

[GUIDE] Official HBOOT v2.xx Downgrade to OLD HBOOT

UPDATED as of 18 DEC 2012 clarified and fixed some things..
Worldwide disclaimer not held responsible if something went wrong blah blah blah goes here..
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THIS GUIDE WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY BECAUSE OF THE HTC-DEV UNLOCK METHOD!!! And you can only use this guide if you are on HBOOT v2.xx
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This guide may also be used for DEBRANDING your phone..
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Check my sig first, then these for proper and additional information:
[GUIDE] Possible FIX for the infamous eMMC problem..
[Q] Bricked my phone?
NOTE:
RUUs with v1.xxx have HBOOTs with v0.98.000, while v2.xxx have HBOOTs with 2.00.002, and the ICS RUU has the only HBOOT v2.02.002
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I will not supply the necessary files that is needed, you MUST know how to use SEARCH. I also suggest to give THANKS to those who originally made/uploaded the files.
Requirements:
Common Sense
- it helps A LOT
HTC Sync for Desire S - Installed
- for its drivers and such, or you may just install the "naked" drivers
Android Windows Tools - Installed
- for adb, fastboot commands
HTC-Dev unlocked
- to change recovery and ROM
Custom recovery
- to flash Root Access
SuperSU or SuperUser flashable zip
- to have Root Access
Root Access
- to change phone version
misc_version file (attached)
- file needed to change phone version
GoldCard
- to flash any version of RUUs
RUU executable file
- to DOWN/UPgrade
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Quick tip:
Copy-Paste the cmd codes for you to not have any problem. 1 typo error (extra digit on misc_version) will render your phone unable to RUU.
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Preparations
a. Create a folder "downsaga" on your C:
b. Copy misc_version, recovery.img(custom) on that folder.
c. Copy SuperSU's or SuperUser's flashable zip to your SD card.
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Creating a Gold Card (use below or attn1's GoldCard Method)
a. Install Goldcard Helper from the market on your phone
b. Run it and copy the CID for MMC2, or email the info to yours
c. This number has already been reversed so go to http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard, fill out the required fields.
d. Download the image file that was emailed to you.
e. Connect phone as a "Disk drive" using USB cable.
f. Use Gold Card Tool to flash your image file to your phone's SD card. (you might need to reformat it first with Panasonic's SD Formatter)
g. Disconnect safely from the PC.
NOTE:Your sd card is now a GoldCard unless you reformat it again. You should now be able to RUU to any version you would like given that the bootloader is LOCKED.
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Unlocking the bootloader
a. Go to htcdev.com/bootloader
b. Proceed and follow every step on the guide
c. You just need to install Android Windows Tools files for it. No need to download the SDK and JAVA.
d. Once done, boot on bootloader and you should be able to notice if its UNLOCKED.
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Flashing Custom Recovery
a. The phone must be on bootloader, then go to fastboot
b. Open up command prompt then type:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery C:\downsaga\recovery.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
d. Access recovery
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Flashing Root Access
a. Flash SuperSU or SuperUser
b. Reboot the phone normally
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Modifying the version of your phone
a. Connect the phone using USB cable using "Charge ONLY" and USB Debugging is ON.
b. Open command prompt and input these codes:
Code:
adb push C:\downsaga\misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
exit
adb reboot-bootloader
c. Your phone should now be read as the version you've placed there (but not visible to settings)
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Locking the bootloader
a. You should be on fastboot
c. In cmd use this command to lock the bootloader:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
c. You might receive an error message on your CMD but don't mind it. The phone should restart itself automatically on bootloader, and you should be able to notice at the top saying "***RE-LOCKED***", and might also has *Security Warning*. Just ignore.
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Downgrading
a. Make sure you are still on fastboot with the above message.
b. Open the RUU that you've chosen to install on your phone
c. The RUU must detect your phone version as 1.27.405.6
d. If you have received errors, then you've done something wrong. Review everything that you've done and check the guide again.
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If everything went well, you should have successfully downgraded your phone and your HBOOT.
Hey man it seems you did it! So HTC official unlocker can be handy after all.
Great job! I assume that now you will use Revolutionary to gain S-OFF and back to flashing?
amidabuddha said:
Hey man it seems you did it! So HTC official unlocker can be handy after all.
Great job! I assume that now you will use Revolutionary to gain S-OFF and back to flashing?
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yes sir'ree!
And howto flash your hboot in recoverymode
Use flash_image to flash your hboot to older version.
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk0p18 )(path to an older hboot file)
NikMel said:
Use flash_image to flash your hboot to older version.
flash_image /dev/block/mmcblk0p18 )(path to an older hboot file)
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You wouldn't be able to do that on an official, latest S-ON HBOOT. I have already tried that but will just give you an INFOsignature error.
Skanob said:
Step 1: Creating a Gold Card
a. Install Goldcard Helper from the market
b. Run it and copy the CID for MMC2, or email the info to yours
c. This number has already been reversed so go to http://psas.revskills.de/?q=goldcard, fill out the required fields.
d. Download the image file that was emailed to you.
e. Connect phone as a "Disk drive" using USB cable.
f. Use Gold Card Tool to flash your image file to your phone's SD card. (you might need to reformat it first with Panasonic's SD Formatter and then format it with the Gold Card Tool again)
g. Disconnect safely from the PC, and disconnect the cable.
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Why would you use such an obsolete method to make a gold card?
after temproot,
windows batch script ( example filename: gc.cmd ):
Code:
adb push goldcard /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/goldcard
adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid > tcid
set/p cid= < tcid
del tcid
adb shell /data/local/tmp/goldcard -c %cid% -o /data/local/tmp/goldcard.img
adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/goldcard.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk1
Linux shell script (example filename: gc.sh ):
Code:
adb push goldcard /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/goldcard
cid=`adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid`
adb shell /data/local/tmp/goldcard -c $cid -o /data/local/tmp/goldcard.img
adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/goldcard.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk1
get the android goldcard binary here:
Thanks to Revskills for the algorythm and to GenePoole for the Android binary.
With this, the entire process can be scripted.
Skanob said:
You wouldn't be able to do that on an official, latest S-ON HBOOT. I have already tried that but will just give you an INFOsignature error.
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You can do that in recoverymode within adb shell #
I use 4ext recoverymode
attn1 said:
Why would you use such an obsolete method to make a gold card?
after temproot,
windows batch:
Code:
adb push goldcard /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/goldcard
adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid > tcid
set/p cid= < tcid
del tcid
adb shell /data/local/tmp/goldcard -c %cid% -o /data/local/tmp/goldcard.img
adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/goldcard.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk1
Linux Shell:
Code:
adb push goldcard /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/goldcard
cid=`adb shell cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid`
adb shell /data/local/tmp/goldcard -c $cid -o /data/local/tmp/goldcard.img
adb shell dd if=/data/local/tmp/goldcard.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk1
get the android goldcard binary here:
Thanks to Revskills for the algorythm and to GenePoole for the Android binary.
With this, the entire process can be scripted.
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well, that obsolete-method for me is a hell-of-a-lot easier and noob-proof. no code needed. and also leaves you a copy of your goldcard.img
NikMel said:
You can do that in recoverymode within adb shell #
I use 4ext recoverymode
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That didn't worked for me. Prior to downgrading, check my sig. I'm using the official S-ON, not the ENG S-OFF leaked.
Skanob said:
well, that obsolete-method for me is a hell-of-a-lot easier and noob-proof. no code needed. and also leaves you a copy of your goldcard.img
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No way is it easier or noob proof. When I used this method on the Ace Hack Kit goldcard errors dropped to none. Since you are already running adb commands and pushing crap to the phone, what's the big deal with this?
With this, there is no need for hacky tools, not mounting/dismounting the sdcard (risking corruption from unflushed write buffers and improper dismounts), and no need to go to the revskills website.
This runs in about a second and it's done.
attn1 said:
No way is it easier or noob proof. When I used this method on the Ace Hack Kit goldcard errors dropped to none. Since you are already running adb commands and pushing crap to the phone, what's the big deal with this?
With this, there is no need for hacky tools, not mounting/dismounting the sdcard, and no need to go to the revskills website or copy files back from email. This runs in about second and it's done.
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I believe that that is based on your preference. Which I observed really knows a lot about adb.
And what is in the guide is based on my own preference. Which for me does not know much about adb.
They still can follow which ever method they would like.
Well, it would still give us the same result. Having a GoldCard.
Skanob said:
I believe that that is based on your preference. Which I observed really knows a lot about adb.
And what is in the guide is based on my own preference. Which for me does not know much about adb.
They still can follow which ever method they would like.
Well, it would still give us the same result. Having a GoldCard.
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Mine is based on real results after thousands of uses of the Ace Hack Kit, which formerly did things the obsolete way.
Yours is based on preference.
But you are right, either way will result in a goldcard if executed properly.
attn1 said:
Mine is based on real results after thousands of uses of the Ace Hack Kit, which formerly did things the obsolete way.
Yours is based on preference.
But you are right, either way will result in a goldcard if executed properly.
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yeah. I'll update the guide with your method aswell. Thanks aswell!
High five!
Skanob said:
yeah. I'll update the guide with your method aswell. Thanks aswell!
High five!
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You're welcome.
Make a note that those are the contents of a script - .cmd or .sh.
FYI, if you try this to make the goldcard image, the one generated should match the md5 of one you got from Revskills.
Once you do it this way, you will never go back.
@Scanob
Since you change your guide in step 6 to run RUU instead of PG88IMG.zip than the Goldcard is no longer needed isn't it?
misc_version not found error....
I don't know how to find this official recovery.img. (Yes I try to find it...)
Step 4: Flashing official recovery.img
amidabuddha said:
@Scanob
Since you change your guide in step 6 to run RUU instead of PG88IMG.zip than the Goldcard is no longer needed isn't it?
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You will still need it. Even the PG88IMG.zip method uses checks as exactly the same as doing an RUU.
hekermeker said:
misc_version not found error....
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barthdvs said:
I don't know how to find this official recovery.img. (Yes I try to find it...)
Step 4: Flashing official recovery.img
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Re-check the guide after a few
@barthdvs
Getting the Official files
a. Download the HTC_EUROPE_2.10.401.5 RUU file.
b. Run the file and do not close
c. Go to your temp folder on your computer and find the rom.zip file.
d. Copy it somewhere else.
e. Extract the rom.zip and you should now have the official .img files from the RUU.
f. Use the respective files needed for the guide.
or the files is here (files exrtract from HTC_EUROPE_2.10.401.5 RUU file)
Boot.img : http://www.multiupload.com/JME2WRDQEQ
recovery.img : http://www.multiupload.com/MX64VDUICI

downgrade HBOOT 2.00.0002 to 0.98.00000 without using HTCDEV unlock

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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if it was helpful, please use the thanks button!!
(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...
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Cool thanks,
How do i get adb?
EDIT: GOT IT
With got it you mean adb or the downgrade?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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! ! !
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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

Phone doesn't load image

Hello,
I'm aware, that this problem might have been reported in that or a similar case, but to be honest with you, there are so many different guides now, that i don't know which to follow. Some guides did nothing while for others files were required that are not specified correctly or not available anymore.
I try to describe as best as I can to tell you what I did, so maybe someone can see what my error was and how I might be able to fix it, or at least point me in a direction.
1st: I followed this guide to get root rights: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496
2nd: This guide, in order to install the ClockworkMod Recovery: http://www.androidauthority.com/desire-s-root-s-off-hboot-2-00-0002-superoneclick-74470/
3rd: I tried to install the Cyanogen mod: cm-7.2.0-saga.zip through the ClockworkMod Recovery console. (No I didn't backup...[Please don't tell me how stupid that was, I know it already])
The effect of these actions is, that I can see the HTC logo on a white background, but nothing happens afterwards.
4.th tried to install update-cm-7.1.0-DesireS-signed.zip, but didn't work either
5th: Nothing worked, so I tried to go back to the stock version using this RUU:
RUU_Saga_O2_UK_1.31.206.2_R_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.14_M_release_180220_signed.exe long story short, it didn't work. It did find my phone but it didn't work: found version "2.13.206.1" going to version "1.31.206.2".
RUU
Security Fail!
Update Fail!
I feel like I'm only 5-10 minutes away from achieving what I wanted in the first place, but due to 100 of guides I can't find the right one for my device to 1. s-off or 2. Go back to the original version.
Can someone help me please?
Some facts about my phone:
HBOOT-2.00.000.2
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot AUG 22 2011,15:22:13
Provider: O2 Ireland
I tried to use this guide to change the version of the phone butu it didn't work "http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919"
a. Connect the phone using USB cable using "Charge ONLY" and USB Debugging is ON.
b. Open command prompt and input these codes:
Code:
adb push C:\downsaga\misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell
su
cd /data/local/tmp
./misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
exit
exit
c. Your phone should now read as the version you've placed there (but not visible to settings)
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Error message on the first command i enter
f:\Desire S\Fastboot\adb-fastboot-win>adb push C:\downsaga\misc_version /data/local/tmp
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found​
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Kind regards,
Matthias
Since you have used htcdev you should flash the kernel (boot.img) that you can find in the custom Rom zip archive. There are instructions about this in almost each custom ROM thread.
So flash CyanogenMod again from recovery then reboot to bootloader and flash the kernel. It will work after that
Sent from my HTC Desire S
amidabuddha said:
Since you have used htcdev you should flash the kernel (boot.img) that you can find in the custom Rom zip archive. There are instructions about this in almost each custom ROM thread.
So flash CyanogenMod again from recovery then reboot to bootloader and flash the kernel. It will work after that
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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That was indeed the "droid" Help I was Looking for
close your phone (or simply remove battery),
connect usb cable to pc,
press volume down and power at the same time,
select fastboot,
than exract boot.img file from zip file that you put sd card ( in kernel/saga/boot.img )
copy img file to same directory with fastboot file
start -> cmd
go to directory with cd command
fastboot flash boot boot.img
than reboot
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And I was right, took me only 10 minutes to solve an issue I was on for 4 hours now...
Damn these captchas are annoying...

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