Ok I can't find where anyone has already asked this so here goes:
Is there a way to root the Sensation WITHOUT getting s-off as I don't want s-off
sounds weird but don't bother asking why I don't want s-off
Links would be much appreciated!
Simply... no. When we first got our phones teamwin had a temp root available before AlphaRev x gave us s-off. But HTC corrected the exploit quickly after that and no one really is deving a temp root anymore because s-off is the way to go. To gain root access you need either a security exploit (freevo by team win, which got corrected an no other has been found) or an unlocked boot loader (AlphaRev, s-off).
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The official HTC method will unlock your bootloader without giving you s-off
http://htcdev.com/bootloader
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OK i stand corrected. I have no experience w the HTC unlock method. But if you still want your warranty I advise against the HTC method. I don't know if they have came straight out and said it voids your warranty, but if you have a problem later I'd bet they'll see you used it and try to BS you.
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oi.
Have found 2 topics on my matter, but none offer a reasonable explanation, so I'm going to ask again in hope of getting one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1084683
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=491350
The later one is only for some G1, so I guess it'd brick my phone, which I do not really feel doing.
So basically my question is:
1. After using Revolutionary to get s-off, will I EVER be able to get back to stock, i.e. S-ON, firmware?
2. Also, if I would use Revolutionary and HTC decides to push out an unlocked bootrom, can I switch to that one afterwards?
3. If the above is true, would some well-experienced user post a guide how to gain factory-like phone ?
This one talks about s-off and s-on. Not sure about switching bootloaders though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192565
Just run an RUU to undo it.
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In that thread are people saying that ruu does not restore warranty i'll wait for htc to officially unlock the device then
Thanks for the insight
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HTC is releasing their own version of the unlocker. I'm a bit confused of the difference between the two. Which will be better?
www.anandtech.com/show/4573/htc-announces-webbased-bootloader-unlock-tool-for-htc-sensation
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Revolutionary is better for sure. Do you want to give HTC record of your unlock and grounds to automatically deny your warranty claim for clear hardware issues? I sure don't. I'd rather they have no idea that I'm unlocked.
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moto211 said:
Revolutionary is better for sure. Do you want to give HTC record of your unlock and grounds to automatically deny your warranty claim for clear hardware issues? I sure don't. I'd rather they have no idea that I'm unlocked.
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Does Revolutionary have the ability to relock the bootloader? Because once you unlock it your warranty is void no matter what. So this would be a major factor in determining which way to go. I would like to know as I just purchased my sensation yesterday.
Now on a side note I rooted my N1 just after it released. It had some hardware issues I sent it in under warranty and had no issues concerning the warranty and being unlocked. I would like to see what parts of the warranty void upon unlocking via HTCs method. If someone can post a link I would be interested to read up on this.
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I would say Revolutionary!
hTC updates - take ages..by the time they come out with any essentials updates, i had changed to another device.
Revolutionary - almost every single day. They listen to our feedbacks n always trying to improve for the community...
Therefore, Revolutionary FTW!
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I agree with everyone the revolution is better in every way.
Plus if it gets bricked for HTC its voided and they KNOW it
but for revolution they wont know so if its bricked just drown it or back over it and its unvoided
SpeakEZ said:
Does Revolutionary have the ability to relock the bootloader? Because once you unlock it your warranty is void no matter what. So this would be a major factor in determining which way to go. I would like to know as I just purchased my sensation yesterday.
Now on a side note I rooted my N1 just after it released. It had some hardware issues I sent it in under warranty and had no issues concerning the warranty and being unlocked. I would like to see what parts of the warranty void upon unlocking via HTCs method. If someone can post a link I would be interested to read up on this.
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While Revolutionary doesn't per se, you can do it by simply flashing your stock ROM and switch secuflag back to 3 which will relock you to S-On. Details are in this sticky, oh and the cool thing is if you flash the stock RUU back your bootloader just says PVT Ship S-Off so it looks as if you got your Sensation that way haha
That is exactly what I did. s-off my device via revolutionary method then rooted and super CID. I then re-flashed stock ruu back and now I have stock s-off but with super CID. I'll probably changed it back to Asian CID just for software updates. If that is how software updates check for proper version updates.
Has anyone used the official HTC utility to unlock the bootloader?
Just curious about it, my warranty will be up before I know it and I've never bricked a device beyond repair. I was considering giving it a shot, I always liked my nexus for the official unlock. The Revolutionary header is just annoying haha.
Is anyone aware of any cons of unlocking the bootloader via HTC?
I wouldgo with the revolutionary way.
When doing it the htc way it still shows S-on but unlocked.
I like to have peace of mind and see that mine says s-off
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moshe22 said:
.... it still shows S-on but unlocked.
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But does it work and do the same thing?
harry19612 said:
But does it work and do the same thing?
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No. HTC unlock only unlocks bootloader. It doesn't give you s-off, and it doesn't give you fastboot write command access like revolutionary does.
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I'm just looking for a simple root to mess with the clock speeds of my Sensation and allow tethering since its no longer free with the ICS update.
I tried I tried using Super Utility by kgs1992 but it didn't work. Do i need to unlock the boot-loader through HTC Dev for it to work?
Just need to pointed in the right direction.
Thanks
Whonexy said:
I'm just looking for a simple root to mess with the clock speeds of my Sensation and allow tethering since its no longer free with the ICS update.
I tried I tried using Super Utility by kgs1992 but it didn't work. Do i need to unlock the boot-loader through HTC Dev for it to work?
Just need to pointed in the right direction.
Thanks
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Depends in what hboot you have. If its 1.2+ the you will have to use jupuntobear to s-off. If you have 1.8- the use revolutionary to s-off. You can use htcdev to get an unlocked boot loader but you run the risk of losing your warranty. If I was you I would follow one of the jupuntobear guides by ganeship (I think that's him) but use the one that does not have htcdev unlock first. Once you are s-off you can use the super tool to root or flash a custom rom
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Whonexy said:
I'm just looking for a simple root to mess with the clock speeds of my Sensation and allow tethering since its no longer free with the ICS update.
I tried I tried using Super Utility by kgs1992 but it didn't work. Do i need to unlock the boot-loader through HTC Dev for it to work?
Just need to pointed in the right direction.
Thanks
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Hi,
Look in my signature.
A great starting point.
Guide number 2 by Ganesh.
Thanks a lot guys. Ganeshp was an excellent guide. I'm s-off and rooted wasn't as much of a pain in the azz as i though.
Hi
I want to root me device.
I have ICS hboot 1.27.
I can go with htcdev bootloader unlock, the only thing that Im worried about is warranty. If the device will have a hardware defact, htc will repair it under warranty?
I can also go with the wire trick and s-off, but Im worried about the whole process.
Please advise.
Best regards
Uri
Once you unlock the bootloader with htcdev you will lose waranty.
About the wire trick a lot of people have done it successfully
But you can always return your device into completely situation by using ruu.exe for waranty purposes
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Go slow and take it step by step...you'll be fine. After a year or so, I have never had much faith in my warranty anyway.
Hi
Do u mean the method of the wire-trick with no htcdev?
TNX
Uri
Hi, I just wanted to say I think you will be very happy once your device is rooted and have a custom rom. It made such a great difference in my device! Before rooting I was getting a lot of freezing and reboots, after rooting that's all gone. It keeps my device fresh and alive not to mention all the customization that you will be able to do with s off and rooting! Don't worry take it slow, follow there guides and you will be good to go. Best wishes
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