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[Q] Got S-OFF what next?

Hi,
I finaly got my Desire S S-OFF using the great tutorial for Alpharevx 1.2 in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162102
I followed the instruction and Bootloader now shows S-OFF
So what needs to be done next to get:
- root access
- install custom roms like saga lbc mod v0.5.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048203
I am absolutly new to Android - Root - Custom ROMs etc.
So It would be cool if someone could write a small tutorial like the one for Alpharevx or tell me Link if this already exists.
Thanks everybody.

masterl1983 said:
Hi,
I finaly got my Desire S S-OFF using the great tutorial for Alpharevx 1.2 in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162102
I followed the instruction and Bootloader now shows S-OFF
So what needs to be done next to get:
- root access
- install custom roms like saga lbc mod v0.5.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048203
I am absolutly new to Android - Root - Custom ROMs etc.
So It would be cool if someone could write a small tutorial like the one for Alpharevx or tell me Link if this already exists.
Thanks everybody.
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-root
-4extrecovery
-custom rom
check this sticky thread for all info
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601

I am a noob too, but it's very straightforward. If you installed the Clockwork Recovery mod when S-offing with AlphaRevX then you are already rooted.
When you go into the bootloader, select recovery and make a backup of your current rom. Store this on your pc just to be safe.
Now look in the Development section of this Desire S forum and read the threads about the custom roms eg Saga LBC Mod, Virtuous Unity 1.29, or CyanogenMOD. Each thread describes what is in the rom, and usually how to install it. Most advise to do a full wipe first, then you just download the rom zip file to your sd card and install it via ClockworkMod Recovery:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176483

masterl1983 said:
Hi,
I finaly got my Desire S S-OFF using the great tutorial for Alpharevx 1.2 in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162102
I followed the instruction and Bootloader now shows S-OFF
So what needs to be done next to get:
- root access
- install custom roms like saga lbc mod v0.5.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048203
I am absolutly new to Android - Root - Custom ROMs etc.
So It would be cool if someone could write a small tutorial like the one for Alpharevx or tell me Link if this already exists.
Thanks everybody.
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after alpharevX
1.run gingerbreak , it will ask you to restart, do a restart(never pull out the battery during this step)
2.install 4ext recovery(link in my sig)
3.do a full nandroid backup using 4ext recovery
4.install the custom ROM you want
you can use this guide to install custom ROM

If you installed the Clockwork Recovery mod when S-offing with AlphaRevX then you are already rooted.
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Well it ask me if I want to install and I said yes. Was this all I need to do? I guess not.

masterl1983 said:
Well it ask me if I want to install and I said yes. Was this all I need to do? I guess not.
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alpharevX only makes you s-off
you need to run gingerbreak & restart after that to gain root
or you can flash a prerooted ROM like LBC mod to gain root

masterl1983 said:
Hi,
I finaly got my Desire S S-OFF using the great tutorial for Alpharevx 1.2 in this forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1162102
I followed the instruction and Bootloader now shows S-OFF
So what needs to be done next to get:
- root access
- install custom roms like saga lbc mod v0.5.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1048203
I am absolutly new to Android - Root - Custom ROMs etc.
So It would be cool if someone could write a small tutorial like the one for Alpharevx or tell me Link if this already exists.
Thanks everybody.
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Once S-off and rroted read the link foe noobs in my sigi.

Got Root now too by using Gingerbreak APK.
I installed Rom Manager and clockwordMod Recovery.
Within ROM Manager i selected backup. Device restarted in ClockworkMod Recovery. I then selected backup and the device is now backing up.
After this I can install my custom roms right?
One more question. What is a full wipe?

masterl1983 said:
Got Root now too by using Gingerbreak APK.
I installed Rom Manager and clockwordMod Recovery.
Within ROM Manager i selected backup. Device restarted in ClockworkMod Recovery. I then selected backup and the device is now backing up.
After this I can install my custom roms right?
One more question. What is a full wipe?
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Backing up just backs things up, your going to need to delete the old rom before you flash a new one.
IMPORTANT. See sigi.

InfernalByte said:
Backing up just backs things up, your going to need to delete the old rom before you flash a new one.
IMPORTANT. See sigi.
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& if you are installing LBC mod install v0.5.3 first & apply v0.5.4 after that

OK. I got the ROM (saga lbc mod v0.5.3) successfully installed using the tutorial from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176483
How do I apply the update 0.5.4?
The same why just without wiping?

Yes, that should do it
Sent from my HTC Desire S using Tapatalk

OK. One more question. Should I aslo flash the radio? I guess so.
What is the radio all about?

masterl1983 said:
OK. One more question. Should I aslo flash the radio? I guess so.
What is the radio all about?
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care should be taken when flashing radio, as this has potential to brick device.
As far as new radio goes, there is no harm to try with old radio and simply see how thing s go, if everything works and you're happy stay on the radio you are on, you'll see from peoples signatures that we're all on differing ones
Radio control wifi, bt, mobile data and telephone network operations
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA Premium App

OK. So I will stay on my stock radio.
Thanks everybody for your great support!

Sensation 4G ICS Rooting Guide Needed

Hi guys i recently updated my HTC Sensation 4G from 2.3.4 to OTA ICS 4.0.3
and now this is how my Hboot Looks Like:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
so basically i remained S-Off after updating from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3, so i want to install Root and Custom Recovery Again.
Since im in ICS, 1- Which custom recovery should i install? (Regular or Touch)
2- which Root should i install Superuser or SuperSu?
3- is there a guide to accomplish this?
4- can any1 tell me or direct me or guide me or link me where to go to get this done?
thanks in advanced

dr69 said:
Hi guys i recently updated my HTC Sensation 4G from 2.3.4 to OTA ICS 4.0.3
and now this is how my Hboot Looks Like:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
so basically i remained S-Off after updating from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3, so i want to install Root and Custom Recovery Again.
Since im in ICS, 1- Which custom recovery should i install? (Regular or Touch)
2- which Root should i install Superuser or SuperSu?
3- is there a guide to accomplish this?
4- can any1 tell me or direct me or guide me or link me where to go to get this done?
thanks in advanced
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Hi,
You should be OK to just install something like ARHD ROM
It contains root and recovery,which are installed when you flash the ROM...
On the [OP] is also a superwipe which will clean and prepare your phone for the new ROM.
Backup your stuff,place the superwipe and ROM on the root of your sd card and flash from recovery

Thanks for.your response but I'm really not interested in installing Custom Roms at the moment, just Stock Rom for now.
Can you please if u know or have any info on doing the.rooting and Custom Recovery by myself.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2

Easy enough ..find chainfires supersu thread and at the bottom download the attachment flash it..but before that..put your device in fast boot via USB..flash any recovery like say cwr(cwm) by typing fastboot flash recovery recoverynamehere.img then flash root file on your SD let me know if your confused
Sent from an AOKP Sensation 4G

I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off

kgs1992 said:
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
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I've already downloaded your tool and tried to install 4EXT recovery, but when I restarted to Hboot, it's still stock recovery there. I'm in the same boat as the guy above, with S-off and stock-everything ICS. What should I do now?

Yo_2T said:
I've already downloaded your tool and tried to install 4EXT recovery, but when I restarted to Hboot, it's still stock recovery there. I'm in the same boat as the guy above, with S-off and stock-everything ICS. What should I do now?
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Did you download the recovery.img from the attachments?
If you are SOff then either of the 2 methods should work.

Which recovery is that, CWM or 4EXT? Normal or Touch?
Cause I read that 4ext is better for ics
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2

dr69 said:
Which recovery is that, CWM or 4EXT? Normal or Touch?
Cause I read that 4ext is better for ics
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
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4EXT touch. If you'd please care to read the tool thread.

kgs1992 said:
Did you download the recovery.img from the attachments?
If you are SOff then either of the 2 methods should work.
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Ok so I downloaded the file you mentioned, then it gets to here "writing recovery....FAILED...remote: not allowed" what does that mean?

Yo_2T said:
Ok so I downloaded the file you mentioned, then it gets to here "writing recovery....FAILED...remote: not allowed" what does that mean?
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You need either an unlocked bootloader or a ENG bootloader to be able to flash recovery.

kgs1992 said:
You need either an unlocked bootloader or a ENG bootloader to be able to flash recovery.
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So can I use the option in your tool to install ENG bootloader? I used Revolutionary to gain S-off before.

Yo_2T said:
So can I use the option in your tool to install ENG bootloader? I used Revolutionary to gain S-off before.
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Revolutionary is an engineering (ENG) bootloader

Oh ok so ENG stands for Engeneering I thought it stranded for English, sorry but I'm still new to all this Android Terminology.
You know, someone should make a thread with all these android terminology and make it a Sticky.
Thanks for the info.
Btw, do you know since I got my Sm-Off back with GB and now I updated to ICS and I see that my bootloader says S-Off still, am I still good for Custom Recovery and Root?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2

HOLY CRAP! can this be any more confusing. I've been following this thread waiting for a final answer and still nothing. If anyone gets this done, please do a step by step for those of us not willing to blaze new ground here.
I know there are tons of us in the same boat. Upgraded to ICS stock and wanting to keep the ROM, just open ourselves up to CWM flashing options and root required apps.
Based on what the original poster is going through here, most of us do not want to chase down link after link.
I'll keep watching hoping for a final answer. Make the last post a link to the STEP by STEP.
Thanks all for your patience.

Look, you basically need a bootloader that says *unlocked*, *revolutionary* & *juopunutbear*.
If you are S Off but locked, flash an ENG Hboot.
If you are S On & locked, unlock using HTC Dev or S Off using JB.
Now, after this, flash 4EXT recovery & then root the device.
If your Hboot version is less than 1.27 flash firmware.
I'm assuming you are already on stock, so you have a stock rooted rom with custom recovery.
All of these can be done using my tool.
That's about as much I can help you with.
Also, when you talk about being new, look at when I've joined & when you'll have.
I got my first android phone a month ago & I'm on XDA since less than 3 weeks!
(No offence meant, but please try searching)

dr69 said:
Oh ok so ENG stands for Engeneering I thought it stranded for English, sorry but I'm still new to all this Android Terminology.
You know, someone should make a thread with all these android terminology and make it a Sticky.
Thanks for the info.
Btw, do you know since I got my Sm-Off back with GB and now I updated to ICS and I see that my bootloader says S-Off still, am I still good for Custom Recovery and Root?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
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Just try my... One click root... Guide in my signature... No recovery required.. Just soff is enough
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves

Regarding ur tool v6.4.2
kgs1992 said:
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
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ok i just downloaded your tool from your the link under your signature and is version 6.4.2 and i think i remeber you or someone else suggesting that i needed to install the ENG option which is option 10 but then your tools says that option 10 in intended for devices who have been S-Off using the JB S-Off (juopunutbear or something, the wire trick thingy). so mine as you can see in the first post im S-Off but im still remained Locked from upgrading from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3 but i have never used the JB method, sooooo does option 10 applies to me or NOT?
how do i get the ***LOCKED*** to say something else? do i need a different bootloader or a different hboot or a different recovery or what?
what do i need to get: have in mind that im gonna try using your tool
***LOCKED*** into something else?
Custom Recovery?
Root? SuperSU or Superuser?
etc and everything else needed to have full control of my phone?
also can you tell me with your tool in order to understand you better what would be the steps i have to follow in order to achieve all this? for example: step 1 for S-off, then step 3 for custom rec. ext4, then step 4 root device, etc, etc you know what i mean just for me to follow up without screwing up my device, since im gonna follow ur instructions to the letter.
if you need more info on my device all you need is on my first post
thanks man i would really appreciate it

dr69 said:
ok i just downloaded your tool from your the link under your signature and is version 6.4.2 and i think i remeber you or someone else suggesting that i needed to install the ENG option which is option 10 but then your tools says that option 10 in intended for devices who have been S-Off using the JB S-Off (juopunutbear or something, the wire trick thingy). so mine as you can see in the first post im S-Off but im still remained Locked from upgrading from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3 but i have never used the JB method, sooooo does option 10 applies to me or NOT?
how do i get the ***LOCKED*** to say something else? do i need a different bootloader or a different hboot or a different recovery or what?
what do i need to get: have in mind that im gonna try using your tool
***LOCKED*** into something else?
Custom Recovery?
Root? SuperSU or Superuser?
etc and everything else needed to have full control of my phone?
also can you tell me with your tool in order to understand you better what would be the steps i have to follow in order to achieve all this? for example: step 1 for S-off, then step 3 for custom rec. ext4, then step 4 root device, etc, etc you know what i mean just for me to follow up without screwing up my device, since im gonna follow ur instructions to the letter.
if you need more info on my device all you need is on my first post
thanks man i would really appreciate it
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Too many questions, seems you're confused.
Please head to IRC & find me there. SigPic (REALTIME IRC) has link.
EDIT: To briefly explain, it doesn't matter Revolutionary S Off or Juopunut Bear S Off.
The ENG Hboot is compatible with both.
After this, you can choose to install custom recovery if you want to or, just root right away.
It is always advisable to have custom recovery installed.

Ok this is the pics of the.tool scroolong up all the time
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2

HTC Chacha HELP!!!

Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
Carrier: AT&T
Phone: HTC Chaha
Android Version: 2.3.5
Software Number: 2.14.502.2
Currenty: S-On
HBoot: 1.13.0000
Radio: 7.57.35.08

xShyNez said:
Hii i'm new here & i'm not a total noob at flashing & rooting phones but i really need help :crying:, i have a HTC Chacha that i have been trying to achieve S-OFF & root but none of the sources that i've used worked, Ive tried HTCdev Unlocker, SuperOneclick, & even gingerbreak it all failed can someone please help me i'd really deeply appreciate it im getting tired of having to delete apps to make room for new ones i want. so please help me
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I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?

mdbs said:
I don't think you can s-off without xtc clip, which is special hardware?
But you can unlock the bootloader through HTC dev and root later. Have you succeeded there with unlocking only?
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Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.

xShyNez said:
Noo i havent unlocked the boot loader yet i have tried to use the HTCdev to unlock it but i keep getting the "Error [190]" every time i try it.
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Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted

ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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Ok i shall try & follow those steps & ill give you a feed back if it works, i really do hope it works :\

ethancottier said:
Follow steps 1 and 2 of my tutorial http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1475575
I had the same problem as you when trying to unlock the boot loader :/ it's because you haven't had the over-the-air update to 1.57 software version probably.
After you've done that, then either follow this tutorial to root your phone, or just install a custom rom like which is already rooted
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I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?

xShyNez said:
I have followed your 1st step in your tutorial & it was working but in the end of installing the 1.57 RUU it gave me an "ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR" any suggestions to what shoould i do to get the right rom?
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Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
Sent from my HTC Chacha A810 using xda app-developers app

ethancottier said:
Oh :/ What HBOOT version do you have?
Sent from my HTC Chacha A810 using xda app-developers app
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i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000

xShyNez said:
i have the HBoot version 1.13.0000
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I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda app-developers app

ethancottier said:
I think I know why the first step of htcdev unlock doesn't work when I unlocked my chacha, my bootloader was 1.09 I think, after updating my hboot, it was 1.10.0000 (which is what it is right now).
So I don't think you need to update your HBOOT at all
Try following the htcdev unlock instructions, but just skip out the part when you have to run that RUU to update hboot
Sent from my HTC ChaCha A810e using xda app-developers app
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Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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This is the ROM i'm using http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644087 but it haves no radio
here are some stock roms: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Chacha
This is the best rom i found: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690088 ICS sux for me
I tried su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525404 but it didn't work. (root for apps won't work) so i tried Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip it worked successfully
Download Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?lyngpterup8vt53 and place it in your MicroSD card
Boot into clockword mod and choose install zip from MicroSD card
Then select the zip location for the superuser file and select it and confirm
When done click back then reboot system
If all went well you should be rooted
Check by opening your app drawer and look for the SuperUser icon

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol

ethancottier said:
You need to flash clockworkmod recovery follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1164468
And then you can either root your stock rom by following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1184118
Or install a custom rom like Cyanogenmod 7 which is already rooted, or a custom stock rom like Ajeeval's Zasa4Chacha (which is already rooted as well). If you're gonna try out any other roms, make sure you do a backup in clockworkmod recovery first, because you don't wanna be having to reinstall your stock rom if something goes wrong, you'd be there all day lol
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Got it thanks finally got my phone rooted

xShyNez said:
Yay!!! it worked i have successfully unlocked the Hboot :laugh: thank you very much. so what should i do next should i root it right away or do i have to some other stuff too?
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Please could you describe how you did to S-OFF, i am S-ON
I have the same problem my rom is 2.14.502.2 and HBOOT 1.13.0000

Re-engineered HBOOT 2.00.002 and ICS.

Hi, guys, first of all I'm an absolute noob so bear with me if I didn't found all the answer even after having searched through the forum.
My big question is about the re-engineered HBOOT 2.00.002. I have a virginal Desire S, non s-off'ed and non rooted, HBOOT is the latest, that is 2.00.002. I want to load the latest official ICS rom from htc and, as I think I understood, HBOOT must be latest version, therefore non s-off since there is no way to s-off that version. But I also would like to just go to CM10 in the future.
Then I read about the re-engineered HBOOT 2.00.002. This HBOOT should give me s-off and the ability to load the ruu rom. Only catch is that you should re-partition the phone. And that's when things get weird. Does I need to do the re-partitioning before installing the ruu ICS rom after installing the re-engineered HBOOT? If so, in order to install the ruu ICS rom, does I need to have any working rom on the phone, that is, does I need to do the nandroid backup to have back my ginger bread 2.3.5 before installing the ruu ics rom?
And going on, currently there is any way to root the phone while on ICS htc stock rom?
But most important of all, what this re-enginnered hboot really is? The revoked/revolutionary mod only works on hboot versions before the 2.xxxx. Is this re-engineered hboot a 2.00.002 official hboot that has been modified to be s-off or is it a previous hboot s-off'ed via revolution but with a different version number?
Thank you all,
Vincent.

zipponap said:
Hi, guys, first of all I'm an absolute noob so bear with me if I didn't found all the answer even after having searched through the forum.
My big question is about the re-engineered HBOOT 2.00.002. I have a virginal Desire S, non s-off'ed and non rooted, HBOOT is the latest, that is 2.00.002. I want to load the latest official ICS rom from htc and, as I think I understood, HBOOT must be latest version, therefore non s-off since there is no way to s-off that version. But I also would like to just go to CM10 in the future.
Then I read about the re-engineered HBOOT 2.00.002. This HBOOT should give me s-off and the ability to load the ruu rom. Only catch is that you should re-partition the phone. And that's when things get weird. Does I need to do the re-partitioning before installing the ruu ICS rom after installing the re-engineered HBOOT? If so, in order to install the ruu ICS rom, does I need to have any working rom on the phone, that is, does I need to do the nandroid backup to have back my ginger bread 2.3.5 before installing the ruu ics rom?
And going on, currently there is any way to root the phone while on ICS htc stock rom?
But most important of all, what this re-enginnered hboot really is? The revoked/revolutionary mod only works on hboot versions before the 2.xxxx. Is this re-engineered hboot a 2.00.002 official hboot that has been modified to be s-off or is it a previous hboot s-off'ed via revolution but with a different version number?
Thank you all,
Vincent.
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If I was you I would forget about the re-engineered HBOOT and just run the RUU and put ICS on your phone.
The re-engineered HBOOT is only for people who have S-Offed using the revolutionary method and have had trouble with the Android 4.0 Sense ROMs. You have absolutely no need to use it now.
If you want CM10 in the future then all you need to do is unlock your bootloader with htcdev, flash a new recovery (4EXT or CWM) and install CM10 from your custom recovery. You will be required to flash the boot.img file separately if you are S-On.

Hi Kavrocks, thank for your prompt answer. I'll surely follow your advice, it's the easiest way and my first goal is to get an easy ICS on my phone. My only doubt is about being able to get to cm10 or whatever else since no rooting hack has already been developed for the new ICS rom.
Do you think HTC will push updates on the new ICS rom or, being it for developer only, it will be just stuck to its original state?
Kavrocks said:
If I was you I would forget about the re-engineered HBOOT and just run the RUU and put ICS on your phone.
The re-engineered HBOOT is only for people who have S-Offed using the revolutionary method and have had trouble with the Android 4.0 Sense ROMs. You have absolutely no need to use it now.
If you want CM10 in the future then all you need to do is unlock your bootloader with htcdev, flash a new recovery (4EXT or CWM) and install CM10 from your custom recovery. You will be required to flash the boot.img file separately if you are S-On.
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zipponap said:
Hi Kavrocks, thank for your prompt answer. I'll surely follow your advice, it's the easiest way and my first goal is to get an easy ICS on my phone. My only doubt is about being able to get to cm10 or whatever else since no rooting hack has already been developed for the new ICS rom.
Do you think HTC will push updates on the new ICS rom or, being it for developer only, it will be just stuck to its original state?
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Original.

By what I understand, now that an official ICS ROM is out and thus binary drivers are available, we should expect a fully working non-original ROM in a short time. How much time do you think it will take for the CMx developer to integrate the binaries into the CMx ROM?

zipponap said:
My only doubt is about being able to get to cm10 or whatever else since no rooting hack has already been developed for the new ICS rom.
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Don't tell this my Desire S, HBOOT 2.00.002, S-ON, unlocked with stock ICS and root
Just do this:
- unlock your phone: www.htcdev.com
- Install stock ICS
- install a custom recovery using fastboot
- install superuser using custom recovery

Ok, I've succesfully got ICS on my Desire, eventhough I had to do a 'fastboot oem lock' to get past a 155 error. Now, would you please be so kind to tell me the exact filename of the superuser exploit that you have applied on ICS? I'm asking this to you because I've tried the 3.1.3 on GB2.3.5 and it always hang on 'waiting root access right'.
Thank you.
Vincenzo.
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Don't tell this my Desire S, HBOOT 2.00.002, S-ON, unlocked with stock ICS and root
Just do this:
- unlock your phone:
- Install stock ICS
- install a custom recovery using fastboot
- install superuser using custom recovery
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Ok, I'll answer to myself, use the CWM-SuperSU-v0.95.zip archive. It works with ICS.
zipponap said:
Ok, I've succesfully got ICS on my Desire, eventhough I had to do a 'fastboot oem lock' to get past a 155 error. Now, would you please be so kind to tell me the exact filename of the superuser exploit that you have applied on ICS? I'm asking this to you because I've tried the 3.1.3 on GB2.3.5 and it always hang on 'waiting root access right'.
Thank you.
Vincenzo.
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[HOW TO] Flash phone with HBOOT 1.27 and Android 4.0.3

Hi All,
I have been reading various guides on how to flash my HTC Sensation it is currently running the stock ICS 4.0.3 and using HBOOT 1.27. I would like to update it to Jellybean and I have been looking at the CyanogenMod for this or if someone else has any other suggestions. With the current software my phone is running really slow and lags.
I am really confused on what the best procedure is and how to do it, I have found this utility but if someone could give me some hints to where I start.
I think I may have got the drift of some things:
1. Go to HTCDEV and unlock the bootloader
2. Take S-OFF using JuopunutBear
3. Install 4EXT
4. Become SuperCID
5. Flash new Jellybean ROM
Options 1 and 2 seem OK but I am not sure how to proceed with the other steps and if it is the way I should be doing it and it is is all possible with my phone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

fayraz said:
Hi All,
I have been reading various guides on how to flash my HTC Sensation it is currently running the stock ICS 4.0.3 and using HBOOT 1.27. I would like to update it to Jellybean and I have been looking at the CyanogenMod for this or if someone else has any other suggestions. With the current software my phone is running really slow and lags.
I am really confused on what the best procedure is and how to do it, I have found this utility but if someone could give me some hints to where I start.
I think I may have got the drift of some things:
1. Go to HTCDEV and unlock the bootloader
2. Take S-OFF using JuopunutBear
3. Install 4EXT
4. Become SuperCID
5. Flash new Jellybean ROM
Options 1 and 2 seem OK but I am not sure how to proceed with the other steps and if it is the way I should be doing it and it is is all possible with my phone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
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there is no need to do both steps 1 and 2
go can use either this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
or this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
only with the second guide you can supercid

After looking at SuperCID is it really necessary? Or do you need to do this for custom ROMS. I know its for carrier specific ROMS but my phone is not branded.

fayraz said:
After looking at SuperCID is it really necessary? Or do you need to do this for custom ROMS. I know its for carrier specific ROMS but my phone is not branded.
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it is not necessary for custom roms
it is only useful for flashing any ruu.exe

fayraz said:
After looking at SuperCID is it really necessary? Or do you need to do this for custom ROMS. I know its for carrier specific ROMS but my phone is not branded.
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rzr86 said:
it is not necessary for custom roms
it is only useful for flashing any ruu.exe
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+1. Not to mention, if u are upgrading from ics to jb, there's no need for ruu. Your current firmware (3.32/3.33) will support jb. So you could flash jb even s-on.
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I have Software Version 3.33.401.53 so I can just:
1. Unlock the boot loader
2. Flash a recovery using the all in one tool
3. Flash cyanmod 10
Is this correct?

fayraz said:
I have Software Version 3.33.401.53 so I can just:
1. Unlock the boot loader
2. Flash a recovery using the all in one tool
3. Flash cyanmod 10
Is this correct?
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Yes. Remember to use 4ext recovery with SmartFlash. See this.
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Thanks for all your help, I managed to flah Cyanogen 9 the stable version which is Android Version 4.0.4, when version 10 is stable or stops going nightly I will flash to that to get JellyBean unless there is a stable ROM anyone knows about.
Also I see that this ROM has ROM Manager installed and you can flash ClockwordMod Recovery is it worth doing that or shall I just stick to 4EXT?
And
If I was to flash another ROM I guess I just do it from 4EXT and will this wipe all my data and apps again?

fayraz said:
Thanks for all your help, I managed to flah Cyanogen 9 the stable version which is Android Version 4.0.4, when version 10 is stable or stops going nightly I will flash to that to get JellyBean unless there is a stable ROM anyone knows about.
Also I see that this ROM has ROM Manager installed and you can flash ClockwordMod Recovery is it worth doing that or shall I just stick to 4EXT?
And
If I was to flash another ROM I guess I just do it from 4EXT and will this wipe all my data and apps again?
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You are correct. Flash Roms from 4ext. You can back up your apps and the data with titanium backup.
By the way, albino's cyanogenmod 10.1 is labeled as stable. It has really good performance and has pretty much no bugs.
Sent from my Ouya

fayraz said:
Thanks for all your help, I managed to flah Cyanogen 9 the stable version which is Android Version 4.0.4, when version 10 is stable or stops going nightly I will flash to that to get JellyBean unless there is a stable ROM anyone knows about.
Also I see that this ROM has ROM Manager installed and you can flash ClockwordMod Recovery is it worth doing that or shall I just stick to 4EXT?
And
If I was to flash another ROM I guess I just do it from 4EXT and will this wipe all my data and apps again?
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AndroidSupporter318 said:
By the way, albino's cyanogenmod 10.1 is labeled as stable. It has really good performance and has pretty much no bugs.
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+1.
Also ,since you are s-on, stick to 4ext recovery.

Far_SighT said:
+1.
Also ,since you are s-on, stick to 4ext recovery.
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I'll stick to 4EXT and I guess when I want to flash new ROMs I should always select smart flash because I have S-ON?

fayraz said:
I'll stick to 4EXT and I guess when I want to flash new ROMs I should always select smart flash because I have S-ON?
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yes or you can install 4ext updater and from settings choose smartflash on(permanent smartflash)
check from this guide on how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (step 5)

fayraz said:
I'll stick to 4EXT and I guess when I want to flash new ROMs I should always select smart flash because I have S-ON?
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rzr86 said:
yes or you can install 4ext updater and from settings choose smartflash on(permanent smartflash)
check from this guide on how to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861 (step 5)
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SmartFlash is, in a way, the easiest way to flash roms s-on.
ALTERNATIVELY, to flash roms s-on (without smartflash), say with some other recovery,
Extract boot.img from whichever rom you want to flash. It typically resides in the kernel folder.
Enter fastboot mode and use:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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