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Few days ago I receive new OTA update 2.10.401.5 on my HTC DESIRE S Europe.
But, after i download the update and continue to install the update after the update finished my device stack at the boot splash screen. my HBOOT version is still 6.98.1002. I don't know what could be the problem? I revert it to the old 1.47.401.4 software version via RUU, but I really don't know why the update failed?
Will somebody please answer my question?
another one??
Jesus Christ...could be problem because ur s-off or maybe htc screwed something ..but cache must be cleaned before reboot thats for sure
You use stock ROM before install the new one?
Adidas108 said:
another one??
Jesus Christ...could be problem because ur s-off or maybe htc screwed something ..but cache must be cleaned before reboot thats for sure
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I think it's S-OFF. Because the latest updates request/demands for you to have HBOOT 2.xx.xx for it to work?
that's revolutionary hboot.
ota update need at least hboot 0.98.2000.
Meanwhile in this thread ...
OP tries to install official firmware on his security off'd phone, what a moron.
You need the official hboot (not s-off, not rooted, STOCK, 2.00.0002) to ensure the OTA works properly (it will of course work without it, but when we tried, certain aspects of the ROM didn't work correctly).
ifelse( is_ship_bootloader(getprop("ro.bootloader")) == "t" , < More ways to laugh at OP.
I solve the problem!
Skanob said:
I think it's S-OFF. Because the latest updates request/demands for you to have HBOOT 2.xx.xx for it to work?
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Big thanks to u guys.
I was using this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187231
I had to S-ON back again and after that perform the update.
It's because the HBOOT version is 6..89.*** and it need to be 0.98.0000 or something.
Trust me! It was fully working for me.
Now I have the new stock 2.3.5 rom on my DS with sense 3.0
There one other problem. I couldn't find any tolls which can gain S-OFF on the new HBOOT 2.*****
So at this stage you can't gain root on mine and your DS with the new ROM.
totiadrenalin said:
Big thanks to u guys.
I was using this tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1187231
I had to S-ON back again and after that perform the update.
It's because the HBOOT version is 6..89.*** and it need to be 0.98.0000 or something.
Trust me! It was fully working for me.
Now I have the new stock 2.3.5 rom on my DS with sense 3.0
There one other problem. I couldn't find any tolls which can gain S-OFF on the new HBOOT 2.*****
So at this stage you can't gain root on mine and your DS with the new ROM.
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Good job!
No S-OFF for that version of hboot. but you can still unlock it to flash customer roms, recovery. radio wouldn't update on mine.
I've recently bought a new Sensation. I wnat to S-off in order to root it. My problem is that at revolutionairy.io I can't seem to find the possibility to choose my hboot version, 1.27.0000 how can I S-off then...? is this due to the fact that I updated to ICS with everything that followes.?
Ruus77 said:
I've recently bought a new Sensation. I wnat to S-off in order to root it. My problem is that at revolutionairy.io I can't seem to find the possibility to choose my hboot version, 1.27.0000 how can I S-off then...? is this due to the fact that I updated to ICS with everything that followes.?
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Hi,
Yes,when updating OTA seems to put 1.27.0000 on your phone.
There is currently no revolutionary support for 1.27.0000
But we are told that it may be arriving soon.
Yes, that is the reason. You should have s-off before upgrading to ICS. What you can do is to extract a ROM from a GB RUU rename it PG58IMG and flash it from bootloader.
It will bring you back to GB and can use revolutionary to s-off, then upgrdade again to ICS.
Thanks alot guys. Think I will wait for that update from the Revolutionairy team though.
Next thing
Just to ask again. Is the only way to S-off and thereby root to do as kualmente posted?
Ruus77 said:
Just to ask again. Is the only way to S-off and thereby root to do as kualmente posted?
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Actually Revolutionary doesn't support Hboot 1.27 then you cannot use it to s-off.
As said before you can try flashing from bootloader a GB Rom in PG58IMG form and see if it works. If it works (not sure 100% because you are s-on) you will be back to GB with Hboot 1.18 which is supported by revolutionary to s-off.
Try and let me know download. Simply rename it PG58IMG and put on the root of your sd card. Then reboot bootloader while pressing volume down + power button. Follow instruction on screen.
When completed and rebooted, delete PG58IMG from sd card.
Hope it works.
P.S. file is still uploading
Isn't there risk of bricking phone doing this?
Ruus77 said:
Isn't there risk of bricking phone doing this?
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It won't work anyway. You are s-on and cannot downgrade. You have to wait until hboot 1.27 is supported by revolutionary or the rumored (but completely unproven) new s-off method with the ridiculous name.
Behold_this said:
It won't work anyway. You are s-on and cannot downgrade. You have to wait until hboot 1.27 is supported by revolutionary or the rumored (but completely unproven) new s-off method with the ridiculous name.
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'ridiculous name'...?
The finnish one?
Cheers, Jp
Thanks. :-( sad that I have to wait though. Were on ARHD on my old Sensation. And really hates the battery time on my new stock one.
Ruus77 said:
Thanks. :-( sad that I have to wait though. Were on ARHD on my old Sensation. And really hates the battery time on my new stock one.
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Did you try what I suggested in my post #6?
There is no risk to brick. Worst scenario it will fail to update because you are s-on.
Best scenario you will downgrade to GB and proceed to s-off with revolutionary.
At the end this is an official RUU released by HTC and then it cannot be harmful to give a try
kualmente said:
Did you try what I suggested in my post #6?
There is no risk to brick. Worst scenario it will fail to update because you are s-on.
Best scenario you will downgrade to GB and proceed to s-off with revolutionary.
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Haven't tried since others said it wouldn't work anyhow. Saw the same stated in other threads, regarding similar problems.
Maybe I should try though since it won't brick.
Behold_this said:
It won't work anyway. You are s-on and cannot downgrade. You have to wait until hboot 1.27 is supported by revolutionary or the rumored (but completely unproven) new s-off method with the ridiculous name.
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Is it this you are referring to? [SOFF] Juopunutbear S-OFF internal testing - HTC Sensation (and XE) 1.23, 1.27 HBoots
hi,
I'm a true noob when it comes to root though i am still trying to do it so i can change this bad asian sensation xe stock ICS Rom.
I updated without knowing I should s-off first
now i understand that i have a few options like waiting for a team to release a hack, or through htcDev but i want to try what kualmente wrote
my problem is that the download link he posted is bad
but i have an official RUU that i downloaded before "RUU_Pyramid_LE_hTC_Asia_TW_1.73.709.4_Radio_10.58.9035.00U_10.15.9035.02_2_release_221625_signed.exe"
I want to know if it is possible to downgrade HBOOT with this and use revolutionary method for s-off?
My file is not bad at all. It is just in PG58IMG format so it can be flashed from the bootloader (running a RUU.exe would give error).
You have a sensation Xe and of course you need a different RUU. Try to find out the way to extract "rom.zip" from the RUU, rename it PG58IMG and flash it from bootloader.
As said before, not sure 100% if it works because of s-on
By the way HtcDev doesn't s-off but just unlock bootloader.
First thanks for answering
kualmente said:
My file is not bad at all.
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i didn't say the file was bad i said the link was bad. I can't download the file I get "file not found".
kualmente said:
You have a sensation Xe and of course you need a different RUU. Try to find out the way to extract "rom.zip" from the RUU, rename it PG58IMG and flash it from bootloader.
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how do you do that???
And i think i got the right version because before i updated to ICS i updated to 1.77 via OTA and in the zip file it rights the preious version and it is written there "1.73.709.4 CL177617 release-keys" same as the RUU that i have.
UPDATE: got the rom.zip from my RUU and renamed it. now how do i use it? and what will happen to my phone afterwards? will it be like a factory restore?
if so how can i backup my apps or game saves?
kualmente said:
By the way HtcDev doesn't s-off but just unlock bootloader.
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someone wrote a TUT about acheving root with S-ON through htcDev
salea656 said:
First thanks for answering
i didn't say the file was bad i said the link was bad. I can't download the file I get "file not found".
how do you do that???
And i think i got the right version because before i updated to ICS i updated to 1.77 via OTA and in the zip file it rights the preious version and it is written there "1.73.709.4 CL177617 release-keys" same as the RUU that i have.
UPDATE: got the rom.zip from my RUU and renamed it. now how do i use it? and what will happen to my phone afterwards? will it be like a factory restore?
if so how can i backup my apps or game saves?
someone wrote a TUT about acheving root with S-ON through htcDev
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Before you start I repeat: I'm not 100% sure it will work because you are S-On.
1) Rename the rom zip in "PG58IMG" and put in the root of sd card (not inside a folder).
2) Untick fastboot from Settings -Power
3) Pull out and reinsert battery.
4) Power on the phone while pressing volume down + power button to reboot into bootloader.
5) when prompted "do you want to update?" say yes by pressing volume up.
6) If it works, will do its things (it takes a while and screen may goes black a couple of times) just dont do anything and wait untill completed.
7) when completed push power button to reboot.
8) Delete PG58IMG from sd card.
Of course you will lose all data and apps unless you make a backup.
just tried and got
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
it didn't even ask me if to update or not
any other idea?
i did what you wrote
is there a different version i could try?
I've tried almost everything on the forums, there is no way you will be able to downgrade your 1.27 bootloader. We vill have to wait for someone to hack this loader, before we will be able to try custom roms.
salea656 said:
First thanks for answering
i didn't say the file was bad i said the link was bad. I can't download the file I get "file not found".
how do you do that???
And i think i got the right version because before i updated to ICS i updated to 1.77 via OTA and in the zip file it rights the preious version and it is written there "1.73.709.4 CL177617 release-keys" same as the RUU that i have.
UPDATE: got the rom.zip from my RUU and renamed it. now how do i use it? and what will happen to my phone afterwards? will it be like a factory restore?
if so how can i backup my apps or game saves?
someone wrote a TUT about acheving root with S-ON through htcDev
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salea656 said:
just tried and got
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
it didn't even ask me if to update or not
any other idea?
i did what you wrote
is there a different version i could try?
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Well, you tried at least! If you were S-Off you could downgrade without problems. No other ideas, sorry
Ok guys too many people having issues with new rom sense 4 not booting up...
So here is a renegineered hboot 2.00.002...
After this all roms including all sense4 versions and even russian roms will work with no issues...
Old roms will continue to work as well with no problems
This should be used only by people having hboot starting with 6.98...
People with hboot 2.00.002 don't need this...
People with hboot starting with 0.98 can either flash 2.00.002 or this hboot...
Steps :
1. Download attachment and copy to root of sd card (i.e not inside any folder)
2. Reboot into bootloader
3. Select bootloader
4. The attachment will be auto detected and updated within 5-7 sec max.
5. Now go to recovery again select format all partitions except sd card if you dont want to flash a new rom else wipe cache and dalvik cache if you wnat to just update hboot and continue with old rom (Remember next time you flash a new rom select format all partitions except sd card from recovery).
* Formatting all partitions except sd card from recovery is recommended after hboot upgrade !
6. Don't forget to delete the attachment from the sd card.
7. Done
Tested well and works perfect !
Also fastboot commands work except for the 1 to change id...everything else works as it should and you can always revert back with no issues
HBoot Download
md5 : d44d182207a69c16f5272604c00665e6
Why don't you post how to revert to old hboot and S-on (in case is needed)...that will be a usefull post
I'll do it now One question - does this give you Eng S-OFF too??
Edit: vampire36, just noticed something - we both joined xda on the same day Not that it means anything at all, just an interesting detail.
Sent from a device waiting for the Kernel 3 source code. WAKE UP HTC !!!!!
shrome99 said:
I'll do it now One question - does this give you Eng S-OFF too??
Edit: vampire36, just noticed something - we both joined xda on the same day Not that it means anything at all, just an interesting detail.
Sent from a device waiting for the Kernel 3 source code. WAKE UP HTC !!!!!
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Ohhh thats cool and interesting
S-off well it keeps the state as it..so if its S-off remains S-off...
.sh4d0w. said:
Why don't you post how to revert to old hboot and S-on (in case is needed)...that will be a usefull post
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Okies will look into it...and will need to test the method before posting
But will do something about it
Could you please explain what the issues and differences are?
Is this to do with system.lib?
Thanks in advance
Swyped from my DesireS
Well, i tried to flash the full Sense 4 port for 3 hours yesterday, but it always led to a black screen, since the system partition got filled up and the updater-script was trying to mount the lib partition, which wasn't there. This fixes these errors by adding a lib partition. It will be a problem in all future ROMs, so I'm flashing this now....
And what will be the advantage of this over the 2.00.2002 one? Besides the flashing procedure which was by adv for the eng 2.0.2002
Sent from my HTC Desire S
I will try it.
Does it can be helpful with Google Maps compass?
My Google Maps compass didn't work on all Android4.0 roms....;'(
I tried this Hboot, but i ran into troubles.
First of all the phone rings before it goes into the bootloader... never happend.
When i start the rom, the same.
The cam is also broken. The cam pic looks wierd...
Maybe I done something wrong?
Edit:
Now I went back to this one:
PG88IMG-OLD-RADIO-20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11
Everything works fine again.
ben_pyett said:
Could you please explain what the issues and differences are?
Is this to do with system.lib?
Thanks in advance
Swyped from my DesireS
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shrome99 said:
Well, i tried to flash the full Sense 4 port for 3 hours yesterday, but it always led to a black screen, since the system partition got filled up and the updater-script was trying to mount the lib partition, which wasn't there. This fixes these errors by adding a lib partition. It will be a problem in all future ROMs, so I'm flashing this now....
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I guess shrome answered it...though we can always change the updater script but it will be a pain to do each time...So this way you don't have to worry about it...partition is added and ics roms i guess will go this way...
datoml said:
I tried this Hboot, but i ran into troubles.
First of all the phone rings before it goes into the bootloader... never happend.
When i start the rom, the same.
The cam is also broken. The cam pic looks wierd...
Maybe I done something wrong?
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These are rom issues due to new partition and nothing to do with hboot...you can just do a clean install of the rom...and then check
As i have said do foramt all partition except sd card and then flash the rom...all will be well
Is this an updated of the eng 2.00.2002?
Or it s older
vampire36 said:
These are rom issues due to new partition and nothing to do with hboot...you can just do a clean install of the rom...and then check
As i have said do foramt all partition except sd card and then flash the rom...all will be well
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I went no back to this hboot:
PG88IMG-OLD-RADIO-20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11
Everything works well again.
Before I clean my phone again, what will be the benefits with this new hboot?
if people remove the lines in updater-script to flash files to /system/lib partiton, and remove in the boot.img > init.rc the lines to mount lib partition there's actually no need to upgrade your HBOOT. you'll even ruin your camera pictures... Lol i really need to downgrade my hboot but cant really find a good tutorial
if you flash SenseMOD FlashONE and use the F1 kernel located on our website, you wont have any problems with older HBOOTs
djpbx said:
if people remove the lines in updater-script to flash files to /system/lib partiton, and remove in the boot.img > init.rc the lines to mount lib partition there's actually no need to upgrade your HBOOT. you'll even ruin your camera pictures... Lol i really need to downgrade my hboot but cant really find a good tutorial
if you flash SenseMOD FlashONE and use the F1 kernel located on our website, you wont have any problems with older HBOOTs
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Well i guess there are many who still don't know porting stuff and other details...so that will be a pain for them...
About camera pictures...you need to do a clean install after flashing hboot...so that all libs are now at same place...no issues
datoml said:
I went no back to this hboot:
PG88IMG-OLD-RADIO-20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11
Everything works well again.
Before I clean my phone again, what will be the benefits with this new hboot?
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Your confusing thats the older radio not hboot...
hboot and radio are different...radio that you flashed will have affect on the network...not camera pictures
hboot affect the system partition schema
Check your hboot version by rebooting into recovery...if the zip has no parts of hboot...it will still be v7
kylon said:
Is this an updated of the eng 2.00.2002?
Or it s older
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Its same...just modified and reengineered as they say
I have revolutionary hboot. Can I install this ENG 2.00.002 hboot?
Also 2.00.2002 is eng.
I would like to know if this in an updated version
Are there any differences?
I just got my HTC Desire S a week ago and am looking at taking S-OFF and rooting. I want to remove all the unnecessary apps and install root-only apps.
I've read most of the guides and tutorials, so am I correct in saying that all I need to do is S-OFF with Revolutionary and then root with SuperOneClick? (I am not flashing a custom ROM for the time being.)
However, I noticed the following the development index:
ben_pyett said:
It is recommended that after unlocking your device with Revolutionary you install an ENG bootloader, so that you can easily upgrade and downgrade your bootloader if required in the future - not doing so can lead to difficulties.
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I want to root in the safest way possible so I would like to do this, but I couldn't find any guide explaining how to install the ENG Bootloader.
Can anyone help me with some steps explaining how to do this or point me to a thread that does?
Apologies for the noob questions.
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
Sent from my Desire S
miwanr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
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What I need to know is how it's done.
What am I supposed to do with the two attached files?
Again, apologies for the noob questions.
oddoneout said:
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
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For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
There is a simple guide linked to in that thread (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
Is this method flashing an ENG hboot? Will it help to upgrade and downgrade my hboot like in the quote I mentioned in the first post?
HypnoCondor said:
For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
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Yep, but first you have to revolution your device.
There are still two steps in the guide I don't understand (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
onlyankush_s said:
NOW YOU HAVE HBOOT!!! YOU CANT BOOT ANYMORE TO YOU ROM!!! ONLY RECOVERY
Reboot into RECOVERY
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache & Wipe Data/Fatory Reset
Copy PG88IMG and Kernel to sdcard root
Flash PG88IMG.zip in Bootloader
(if you wanna flash this file you should do it before the restore cause the lib.img inside will overwrite your /system/lib content)
Reboot into RECOVERY
Retore you backup using Nandroid Retore
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache
(a full factory reset isn't necessary)
Flash stock kernel provided using Install from sdcard in recovery
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How do I to the steps in bold above?
EDIT: I have completed S-OFF with Revolutionary and rooted with SuperOneClick and the bootloader shows the following:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Is it still necessary to install an ENG bootloader as advised by ben_byett?
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
Forget the the story in the quote because its not compleet.
If you want to learn more about Hboot, Radio, ROM etc and how to flash/install it
read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and if you want more info mostly you can find it in other treats and topics.
It's not necessary to flash a ENG bootloader. Some say that not all busybox and SDK commands
work with SHIP bootloaders. If've run a SHIP bootloader my self and could use all the busybox
and SDK commands.
To place or remove software from the root you need a explorer with root acces. The one I use
is X-plore (play store) its free. First always make an nandroid backup in case!
Good luck
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
Sywepd form my DsereiS
Thanks for the responses.
HypnoCondor said:
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
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SuperOneClick installed Superuser while rooting and I've installed CWM Recovery through ROM Manager
ben_pyett said:
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
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Thanks for this thread - worked perfectly. The bootloader now shows HBOOT-7.00.1002
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
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I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
oddoneout said:
I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
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The risk comes during the processes you have already carried out - getting S-Off and root. Installing a custom ROM now is simple and doesn't really carry any risk at all. Just take a Nandroid backup of your default ROM before doing anything else.
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
oddoneout said:
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
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The normal recommendation is only to flash a new radio if you are having problems with the existing one. Some ROMs do have a "preferred radio" listed, but that is usually because that is the radio that the Dev has tested on.
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
oddoneout said:
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
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Should be fine looking at it. I much prefer 4EXT as a recovery - touch input and everything - but the basic premise is the same. Wipe everything, flash ROM from .zip file, flash correct GApps (if not included), boot, wait, play ...
I tried to find a comprehensive thread about getting 2.16 on my TMO Ville, unfortunately I may not be searching using the correct keywords.
Current setting:
Unlocked and Tampered
S-Off (I used facepalm when I did it a while back )
SuperCID after S-Off
Hboot: 2.15.0000
Radio: 1.15.50.05.29_10.30.50.08L
ROM: Carbon JB Unofficial 20130912-0352
Recovery: TWRP 2.6.3.0
My reasons for looking to update are as follows:
I get constant bootloops mostly when I'm driving (maybe from having to switch cellsites) - I've tried different builds and radios but nothing really did completely resolved my issue, my current setup is as close to stable/usable that I can manage for this phone.
Also when my phone locks up, I must reboot to recovery first and perform either fix permissions or cache and dalvik-cache wipes to boot into usable phone state.
My questions are:
Would updating help fix my issue?
Where and what RUU would I need, which guide should I follow?
I understand that the 2.16 Hboot repartitions the storage, maybe that will help?
If I update to 2.16, do I lose S-Off and SuperCID? Can I redo them? Do I need to lock my Bootloader?
Sorry for the long post. If my questions have been asked and answered before, please guide me towards the correct threads.
I don't mind losing data but I do not want to brick my phone. Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays.
anyone?
d0nat0 said:
I tried to find a comprehensive thread about getting 2.16 on my TMO Ville, unfortunately I may not be searching using the correct keywords.
Current setting:
Unlocked and Tampered
S-Off (I used facepalm when I did it a while back )
SuperCID after S-Off
Hboot: 2.15.0000
Radio: 1.15.50.05.29_10.30.50.08L
ROM: Carbon JB Unofficial 20130912-0352
Recovery: TWRP 2.6.3.0
My reasons for looking to update are as follows:
I get constant bootloops mostly when I'm driving (maybe from having to switch cellsites) - I've tried different builds and radios but nothing really did completely resolved my issue, my current setup is as close to stable/usable that I can manage for this phone.
Also when my phone locks up, I must reboot to recovery first and perform either fix permissions or cache and dalvik-cache wipes to boot into usable phone state.
My questions are:
Would updating help fix my issue?
Where and what RUU would I need, which guide should I follow?
I understand that the 2.16 Hboot repartitions the storage, maybe that will help?
If I update to 2.16, do I lose S-Off and SuperCID? Can I redo them? Do I need to lock my Bootloader?
Sorry for the long post. If my questions have been asked and answered before, please guide me towards the correct threads.
I don't mind losing data but I do not want to brick my phone. Thanks in advance and Happy Holidays.
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I have the same device and am on 2.16. I went from 2.15 like you now have and am using CM11 (for 2.16). The only issues (that I have seen so far) the device has are the backlight bug and TWRP is not seeing all of the internal storage correctly. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584297
I have used CWM to back it up, although I have not tested the back up. It did not throw any errors when I did it.
I also have S-Off and SuperCID 1111111. I lost neither when I went from 2.15 to 2.16.
I wish I could offer more answers to your questions.
BullSpit said:
I have the same device and am on 2.16. I went from 2.15 like you now have and am using CM11 (for 2.16). The only issues (that I have seen so far) the device has are the backlight bug and TWRP is not seeing all of the internal storage correctly. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584297
I have used CWM to back it up, although I have not tested the back up. It did not throw any errors when I did it.
I also have S-Off and SuperCID 1111111. I lost neither when I went from 2.15 to 2.16.
I wish I could offer more answers to your questions.
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Thanks! I got impatient and installed the 1.20 radio and TWRP with sel mod. I'm on 4.4.2 SlimROM had one reboot yesterday and between reboots and the backlight bug, I can live with the backlight bug.
d0nat0 said:
Thanks! I got impatient and installed the 1.20 radio and TWRP with sel mod. I'm on 4.4.2 SlimROM had one reboot yesterday and between reboots and the backlight bug, I can live with the backlight bug.
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I lost patience also. I went back to Hboot 2.15 to get updates on CM11.
BullSpit said:
I have the same device and am on 2.16. I went from 2.15 like you now have and am using CM11 (for 2.16). The only issues (that I have seen so far) the device has are the backlight bug and TWRP is not seeing all of the internal storage correctly. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2584297
I have used CWM to back it up, although I have not tested the back up. It did not throw any errors when I did it.
I also have S-Off and SuperCID 1111111. I lost neither when I went from 2.15 to 2.16.
I wish I could offer more answers to your questions.
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Exactly how can I upgrade to hboot 2.16? You have a guide, because I want to update now as twistedkat will only support hboot 2.15 temporarily. Its my favorite rom!
Maurice5813 said:
Exactly how can I upgrade to hboot 2.16? You have a guide, because I want to update now as twistedkat will only support hboot 2.15 temporarily. Its my favorite rom!
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Search for the thread that has the modified and original Hboot files, download the 2.15 of your choice and I used "Firmware Flasher" to flash the firmware. If you are unable to locate the files, feel free to send a PM and I can Email them to you.
BullSpit said:
Search for the thread that has the modified and original Hboot files, download the 2.15 of your choice and I used "Firmware Flasher" to flash the firmware. If you are unable to locate the files, feel free to send a PM and I can Email them to you.
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I got the TMO ville
Maurice5813 said:
I got the TMO ville
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I do also.
Did you find the posts with the files?
BullSpit said:
I do also.
Did you find the posts with the files?
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not exactly, don't know what I'm looking for
Maurice5813 said:
not exactly, don't know what I'm looking for
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39216236&postcount=274&nocache=1&z=674317537341266
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39216236&postcount=274&nocache=1&z=674317537341266
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thankyou! Which should I flash? The modded or original?
Maurice5813 said:
thankyou! Which should I flash? The modded or original?
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The modded 2.15 is what I used. The modded does not have the red HTC warning message.