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Hello Dear Users!
I have been a fan of Android for years but recently I rooted my Sensation 4G and it is my first rooted device!
I need help people! I want to upgrade to ICS and possibly Sense 4.0.
I also want to overclock to the max, possibly 1.8GHz?!
What do I have on my phone? What are the stats? Well.. lets see.
Android Version: 2.3.4
HTC Sense Version: 3.0
Software Number: Android Revolution HD 3.6.2 by mike1986
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.14-Sensation-faux123-v0.2.1+
[email protected] #199
SMP PREEMPT Thu Oct 6 16:12:48 PDT 2011
Model Number reads as HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio - but I know my phone is a Sensation 4G.
Daemon Controller 2.21 Beta 1
Rom Manager
Root Explorer
Spare Parts
SuperUser
These are the apps that were added when I had my phone rooted.
Please let me know what I can do!!! Which kernel versions to download and where to download them. I mainly care to overclock my Sensation to as high as possible. The ICS is defiantly a plus, but I would be scared to brick my phone!
Please let me know guys (and girls!)
Thank You very much!
Well at the moment there is only one 4.0 rom that is close to running stable(still many buggs since its a beta/test release from the endavore)
todo first:
check cid in adb(fastboot getvar cid)and download the therefor next 3.30base firmware download here
download the rom:
forum therefore click here
how to install firmware:
put the PG58IMG.zip into root of sdcard and boot up in bootloader and let it update
remove the PG58IMG.zip from the root of sdcard by an reader
put the your_rom.zip in the root of your sdcard
superwipe
flash the rom
there u go
Im sorry if this is a dumb question but... what does this mean exactly?
check cid in adb(fastboot getvar cid)and download the therefor next 3.30base firmware
what is the checking of cid in adb?
htcsensation4g said:
Im sorry if this is a dumb question but... what does this mean exactly?
check cid in adb(fastboot getvar cid)and download the therefor next 3.30base firmware
what is the checking of cid in adb?
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if you root u have adb setup (normally) check cid to know what firmware to download
use the command:
fastboot getvar cid
when phone is in fasyboot usb(bootloader then click the power once to go into fastboot)
You will probably want something much more functional and stable.Go for one of the "New" sense 3.6 releases based on 3.30 firmware.Read the firmware page,follow the instructions there then flash a sense 3.6 rom
What do I need to do once my phone is in in fastboot usb mode?
I held down the power and vol and my phones connected through usb.
what should I do now to check what I need to check?
im sorry guys but I am completely new to this so if possible to do like a broken down step by step i would GREATLY appreciate it! thank you
htcsensation4g said:
What do I need to do once my phone is in in fastboot usb mode?
I held down the power and vol and my phones connected through usb.
what should I do now to check what I need to check?
im sorry guys but I am completely new to this so if possible to do like a broken down step by step i would GREATLY appreciate it! thank you
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follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
this will get you trough the proces then follow what i said:
Alienator9191 said:
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if you root u have adb setup (normally) check cid to know what firmware to download
use the command:
fastboot getvar cid
when phone is in fasyboot usb(bootloader then click the power once to go into fastboot)
Well at the moment there is only one 4.0 rom that is close to running stable(still many buggs since its a beta/test release from the endavore)
todo first:
check cid in adb(fastboot getvar cid)and download the therefor next 3.30base firmware download here
download the rom:
forum therefore click here
how to install firmware:
put the PG58IMG.zip into root of sdcard and boot up in bootloader and let it update
remove the PG58IMG.zip from the root of sdcard by an reader
put the your_rom.zip in the root of your sdcard
superwipe
flash the rom
there u go
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i have HTC sync.
i downloaded drivvers.
i plug in my device my PC recognizes it.
i open command
i get to the adb device and my device is not found!
i dont get it. i opened my c drive and created adb folder put the downloaded files in there.
my device reads "fastboot usb"
ok so i did this
8. enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
9. enter the command "fastboot reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to reboot the bootloader)
10. enter the command "fastboot getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
11. enter the command "fastboot reboot"
it worked.
so from here what steps should i take that you have posted?
htcsensation4g said:
i have HTC sync.
i downloaded drivvers.
i plug in my device my PC recognizes it.
i open command
i get to the adb device and my device is not found!
i dont get it. i opened my c drive and created adb folder put the downloaded files in there.
my device reads "fastboot usb"
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go to folder and click the install file
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htcsensation4g said:
ok so i did this
8. enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
9. enter the command "fastboot reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to reboot the bootloader)
10. enter the command "fastboot getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
11. enter the command "fastboot reboot"
it worked.
so from here what steps should i take that you have posted?
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yes but now you dont need to check cid just get a firmware 3.30 base and follow what i said
well doing that update jsut fked up my phone.
it is in a continuous power on power off loop.
thanks anyway guys.
htcsensation4g said:
well doing that update jsut fked up my phone.
it is in a continuous power on power off loop.
thanks anyway guys.
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well use the 3.30 base in bootloader then flash the rom! rom is 3.30 base is u forget fw upgrade u have bootloop
ok heres the thing i think i downloaded the china one...
im trying the T-Mobile one (mi have simple mobile a sister company of tmobile.)
so i dunno lets see what happens from here!
htcsensation4g said:
ok heres the thing i think i downloaded the china one...
im trying the T-Mobile one (mi have simple mobile a sister company of tmobile.)
so i dunno lets see what happens from here!
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do the next things:
check Hboot(fastboot)
check cid(fastboot usb then use command: fastboot getvar cid)
check radio(fastboot)
check rom(recovery --> info)
You need to put firmware package(PG58IMG.zip-dont rename that file) to the root of the sd card,than boot in bootloader and you will get question "do you want to update",push volume up for yes,when its done remove your sd card and with card reader or other phone remove firmware package from sd card.
Then you hold vol down and power on and you will boot in bootloader again,choose recovery and then flash your rom from your sd card.
This is the easiest way to explain,and i hope that this helped you.
htcsensation4g said:
well doing that update jsut fked up my phone.
it is in a continuous power on power off loop.
thanks anyway guys.
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Dont worry, your phone still fine. You just need to flash the correct firmware, as mentioned by Alienator9191 above.
You will notice that you will need different firmware depending on sense version you using, otherwise you will experience those annoying bootloop.
You just need to copy/paste the correct firmware on root of your mem. card and boot to recovery (remove batt, hold vol down+power). it will detect the firmware (always in form of PG58IMG.zip) and install by itself.
This site will help you with the correct firmware, depending of the version of Sense you using:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Furthermore, I strongly advise you to read this thead below as it will help you a lot in flashing and rooting (am sure you already done so ;p )
The way i flash ROMS is I copy the rom and compatile firmware on root of mem card. The use Rom Manager (premium) to flash the rom directly. Then as it boots up, i go straight to bootloader and it the firmware gets flashed automatically. This may be wrong way, but quickest to do.
All the best, and happy flashing!
cid is 11111111.
how do i chjeck my radio on fastboot?
and rom?
manish_ram378 said:
Dont worry, your phone still fine. You just need to flash the correct firmware, as mentioned by Alienator9191 above.
You will notice that you will need different firmware depending on sense version you using, otherwise you will experience those annoying bootloop.
You just need to copy/paste the correct firmware on root of your mem. card and boot to recovery (remove batt, hold vol down+power). it will detect the firmware (always in form of PG58IMG.zip) and install by itself.
This site will help you with the correct firmware, depending of the version of Sense you using:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Furthermore, I strongly advise you to read this thead below as it will help you a lot in flashing and rooting (am sure you already done so ;p )
The way i flash ROMS is I copy the rom and compatile firmware on root of mem card. The use Rom Manager (premium) to flash the rom directly. Then as it boots up, i go straight to bootloader and it the firmware gets flashed automatically. This may be wrong way, but quickest to do.
All the best, and happy flashing!
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i use 4ext recovery control try it out it has some nice features
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Alienator9191 said:
do the next things:
check Hboot(fastboot)
check cid(fastboot usb then use command: fastboot getvar cid)
check radio(fastboot)
check rom(recovery --> info)
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htcsensation4g said:
cid is 11111111.
how do i chjeck my radio on fastboot?
and rom?
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HBoot go into fastboot at upper side of screen stands hboot: 1............
radio thereunder
rom go into ur recovery(where u flash roms) then tick info(idk how to find with cmw i use 4ext)(www.4ext.net)
never ran supercid on my phone no need ti i know its HTC___E11
ok so.,...
hboot 1.27.1100 radio 11.22.3504.07_M
sorry guys! got it!
htcsensation4g said:
ok so.,...
hboot 1.27.1100 radio 11.22.3504.07_M
sorry guys! got it!
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u should be oke for the rom i sended u uu need a new link?
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ARHD(sense 3.6+ICS4.0.3)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1098849
Vir S4X(sense 4.0 ICS4.0.3)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513055
Hypernonsense(ICS4.0.3)http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350492
these al ran on that firmware stable for me
Hi Everyone..
I have HTC sensation xe
Software version: 4.0.3 ((3.32.405.... Europe))
I bought this phone just 3 days ago and i was trying to make S-off Just to upgrade to official Middle East Rom (3.32.415...) as i got the RUU from here.
I try many time to use JuopunutBear But always gives "device
not root"..
Last time i try then start make backup then reboot
i make the wire-trick at same place for the picture and video in article..
after that the mobile stop at JuopunutBear screen,, i try fastboot, factory reset, recovery from Hboot screen,, all is just come back to same JuopunutBear screen
and do nothing..
The phone is restarted every 5 min automaticly and give HTC green logo first then stuck on same screen in image
I use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
I unlock by HTCdev.com
and do all steps one by one
I make backup for recovery by Clockworkmod before as i learn from other thread
Please help me what i can do and what's happen with me
Any Attention, response, answer or help will be really appreciated
MAESTRO_X said:
Hi Everyone..
I have HTC sensation xe
Software version: 4.0.3 ((3.32.405.... Europe))
I bought this phone just 3 days ago and i was trying to make S-off Just to upgrade to official Middle East Rom (3.32.415...) as i got the RUU from here.
I try many time to use JuopunutBear But always gives "device
not root"..
Last time i try then start make backup then reboot
i make the wire-trick at same place for the picture and video in article..
after that the mobile stop at JuopunutBear screen,, i try fastboot, factory reset, recovery from Hboot screen,, all is just come back to same JuopunutBear screen
and do nothing..
The phone is restarted every 5 min automaticly and give HTC green logo first then stuck on same screen in image
I use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
I unlock by HTCdev.com
and do all steps one by one
I make backup for recovery by Clockworkmod before as i learn from other thread
Please help me what i can do and what's happen with me
Any Attention, response, answer or help will be really appreciated
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connect the phone to PC and go to the folder with controlbear.exe
Hold down shift and right-click Select the option open command window here and type this command and press enter:
Code:
controlbear.exe -r
After that, if you don't wanna run the controlbear again, don't forget to remove temp_root
Thankssssss
It's really great
Thank you very much kgs1992
I thought my mobile is brick down
So.. what's the best way to upgrade my phone rom
Just i need the official ME (Arabic) RUU Rom to be installed?
and how to delete temp_root?
Thanks & Regards
MAESTRO_X said:
It's really great
Thank you very much kgs1992
I thought my mobile is brick down
So.. what's the best way to upgrade my phone rom
Just i need the official ME (Arabic) RUU Rom to be installed?
and how to delete temp_root?
Thanks & Regards
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It's included in the guide that your viewing.
I'm not sure about language specific RUUs. You can try my RUU Guide, link in my signature.
I try to open your threads
[GUIDE]RUU related info (S-On with RUU, extracting rom.zip & manual flashing, etc)
but:
Error: Unable to find site's URL to redirect to.
Please check that the URL entered is correct. To learn more about TinyURL.com, please visit the homepage.
!!??
MAESTRO_X said:
I try to open your threads
[GUIDE]RUU related info (S-On with RUU, extracting rom.zip & manual flashing, etc)
but:
Error: Unable to find site's URL to redirect to.
Please check that the URL entered is correct. To learn more about TinyURL.com, please visit the homepage.
!!??
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I'm sorry, I was editing my signature, something must have gone wrong.
It's fine now.
You did not need to unlock your bootloader.
Plus, if you're only interested in your stock RUU, you should be able to just change cid in android-info.txt. Might be wrong
how to use android-info.txt, or even make my mobile with supercid 11111111
I try many ways not work,,
I still s-on and i interest with official ruu for middle east and as i see the version is 3.415,, and my version is 3.405
so what's the best way to install this ruu without troubles as i tried many ways
Run your RUU. When it loads, check your temp folder for the zip file. Modify android-info.txt in the zip with your cid. Either modify the existing zip and continue with the RUU update, or rename the zip to PG58IMG.zip, place on root, and boot into bootloader.
renaming and put on sdcard i already tried but i will try editing cid and see if possible..
i will do factory reset first maybe better..
thanks alot
MAESTRO_X said:
renaming and put on sdcard i already tried but i will try editing cid and see if possible..
i will do factory reset first maybe better..
thanks alot
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Man.. In my guide I already told you if you have htc dev unlocked bootloader please follow the guide by auggie2k.. Buy you still followed mine.. That's the issue soff didnt worked
Also you said you want to install middle east RUU.. That is easily possible in your case
First get the cid of middle east from those thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195475
It it HTC__J15 I think (Arabic one)
Then change the cid
Connect them phone in fastboot and then to pc.. Then open command prompt from there adb folder on pc
Then type this
fastboot oem writecid <your cid >
(you'll lose the supercid though)
Now just reboot to bootloader again
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Then from this fastboot mode itself
Relock the bootloader
fastboot oem lock
Then run the RUU.exe on pc
(phone should be in fastboot)
Ps: changing the cid in android-info.txt won't help you as you are SON
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
OK, so there is a signature check that prevents you from simply changing the cid in the android-info? Or does is the cid defined somewhere else?
Being supercid, you should be able to flash any ruu you want, assuming it's not a downgrade I thought. Or does that still only apply for s-off?
ganeshp said:
Man.. In my guide I already told you if you have htc dev unlocked bootloader please follow the guide by auggie2k.. Buy you still followed mine.. That's the issue soff didnt worked
Also you said you want to install middle east RUU.. That is easily possible in your case
First get the cid of middle east from those thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195475
It it HTC__J15 I think (Arabic one)
Then change the cid
Connect them phone in fastboot and then to pc.. Then open command prompt from there adb folder on pc
Then type this
fastboot oem writecid <your cid >
(you'll lose the supercid though)
Now just reboot to bootloader again
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Then from this fastboot mode itself
Relock the bootloader
fastboot oem lock
Then run the RUU.exe on pc
(phone should be in fastboot)
Ps: changing the cid in android-info.txt won't help you as you are SON
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
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S On implies that you cannot fire fastboot oem commands as well, right? how will he writecid? :/
I meant if he changed the cid in android-info to his native cid, then he should be able to flash it while s-on?
ziddey said:
I meant if he changed the cid in android-info to his native cid, then he should be able to flash it while s-on?
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Mate, if the android-info.txt is changed, the rom.zip will change. This implies signature check will fail due to modified file size. :/
ganeshp said:
Man.. In my guide I already told you if you have htc dev unlocked bootloader please follow the guide by auggie2k.. Buy you still followed mine.. That's the issue soff didnt worked
Also you said you want to install middle east RUU.. That is easily possible in your case
First get the cid of middle east from those thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195475
It it HTC__J15 I think (Arabic one)
Then change the cid
Connect them phone in fastboot and then to pc.. Then open command prompt from there adb folder on pc
Then type this
fastboot oem writecid <your cid >
(you'll lose the supercid though)
Now just reboot to bootloader again
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Then from this fastboot mode itself
Relock the bootloader
fastboot oem lock
Then run the RUU.exe on pc
(phone should be in fastboot)
Ps: changing the cid in android-info.txt won't help you as you are SON
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
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I try this at all before from the guide but my cid not change at all
i have already HTC__J15 but also the RUU of arabic dosen't install with two ways
(1- copy in the sdcard and hboot)
(2- directly setup in windows with or without edit android-txt to my cid)
I think s-off is the best way but i try also many time with JB but no way
maybe there's other wrong but i still not discover it..
Is there any other tool for S-off as my version 1.29!?
Thank you friend ,, it's really appreciate that all people here is kindly helping
with quick response
MAESTRO_X said:
I try this at all before from the guide but my cid not change at all
i have already HTC__J15 but also the RUU of arabic dosen't install with two ways
(1- copy in the sdcard and hboot)
(2- directly setup in windows with or without edit android-txt to my cid)
I think s-off is the best way but i try also many time with JB but no way
maybe there's other wrong but i still not discover it..
Is there any other tool for S-off as my version 1.29!?
Thank you friend ,, it's really appreciate that all people here is kindly helping
with quick response
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Yes, I too think S Off is best for you, but it's best if you wait for ganeshp to reply, as he is the most experienced of us..
kgs1992 said:
Yes, I too think S Off is best for you, but it's best if you wait for ganeshp to reply, as he is the most experienced of us..
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Yes sure i will wait..
Thank you and everyone for help and share experience..
kgs1992 said:
S On implies that you cannot fire fastboot oem commands as well, right? how will he writecid? :/
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Yes technically that should be the case.. But apparently there is a hole in HTC bootloader.. Which makes it change the cid.. (happens only on 1.2x hboots only though)
Edit: What cid change didnt worked?
We tried it on two guys one having unlocked bootloader and other having looked bootloader.. For both of them it worked fine.
Have you tried checking the cid after changing it?
First change cid using
fastboot oem writecid <your cid >
(it says failed but after rebooting the bootloader using "fastboot reboot-bootloader" if you check for cid again using "fastboot getvar cid" it should show you the new cid)
If the above was success then just Run the Arabic ruu...
Otherwise soff is not really required for you as you are htc dev unlocked
Just install the asanic custom rom by darkmantra if you just want support for Arabic language..
For installing custom roms while SON. Please follow the guide "flashing rom's with SON" by asskicker2 present in sensation general section
If you insist on getting that Arabic RUU.. Then soff is the only way for you..
Please follow the " guide to soff using Juopunutbear " by auggie2k which is also present in sensation general section
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
dude my phone is also stuck on the same screen n when did the above explnation it says waiting for device n dosent goes forward ne where tell me what to do my cell is bricked plzz help
htc sensation
hboot 1.27.0000
rooted
unlocked form htc dev
Hi all
I noticed that many of us while trying to flash HBOOT's brick our devices as there is no single thread and no single unified noob proof solution for flashing Revolutionary's S-Off 'ed+ Rooted Desire S all the way from HBOOT version 6.98.1xxx to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000).
Hope this helps..
Ok, less talking; more work
This Thread will help you if:
- if you want to change your HBOOT version to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000)
- if you want to S-On your previously S-Off 'ed Desire S as to make use of warranty (as there is no way of making a S-Off device having Revolutionary's HBOOT v.6.98.1002 -to- S-on again without flashing the HBOOT again).
- AFAIK, if you want to flash an RUU (read ROM Update Utility AKA the stock ROM installer) you won't be able to do it you are S-off 'ed using revolutionary method. So for doing that again you need to have the HBOOT version as something like 0.98.xxxx or 6.98.2000 (experts need your comments on this one)
This guide won't be telling you of how to make it S-on again (though theres a link to youtube step-by-step video tutorial of how to do it in the update section below; Do NOT ignore the video's ending ) but just of how you can go ahead with changing your Revolutionary's default flashed HBOOT version 6.98.10xx -to- v.6.98.2000 and then -to- v.0.98.2000 (PG8810000).
For more updated info please refer to "UPDATE" section below:
UPDATE:
Regarding the "Returning to Stock/making your phone S-ON" issue:
ok..I have not tried this but this right here guides you of how to S-ON and return your phone to total* factory like condition by installing an RUU thereby removing just everything..revolutionary, CWM..u name it; just like a real stock phone
But pls note that using an RUU (read ROM Update Utility AKA the stock ROM installer) will erase all your data! as you are flashing a stock RUU
And for this you need to change your HBOOT to 6.98.2000 (PG8810000) (as in the video linked above) OR to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000); so thats one of the other advantages of my guide..
Hope this helps..
Also, a lot of good folks here have been asking/suggesting me over why this method..? and why not the "dd commands method" / adb command(s) method? (all manually )
ok here's my take on this
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Prerequisites:
- you need an HTC Desire S phone
- HBOOT version 6.98.1xxx (how to check HBOOT version? just read step#4 & step#5 to find out your HBOOT version)
- S-OFF and Root 'ed using Revolutionary (also known as AlphaRevX; its the old name 'duh)
- your data cable and a working PC with HTC Fastboot Drivers installed (get them here)
- make sure you don't have HTC Sync software installed (check it in Add/Remove Programs found in Control panel of your PC); if it is then please remove it before starting with the following process!!!
WARNING:
DO NOT..I REPEAT AGAIN..DO NOT DISCONNECT IN-BETWEEN THE FLASHING PROCESS(Step#6 onwards) OR YOU MAY DAMAGE (READ "BRICK") YOUR PHONE IN A VERY BAD WAY!
Instructions:
1- download and extract the attached zip file in a empty folder (make sure NOT to touch/merge any of its contents)
2- make sure USB debugging is switched "ON" in your phone's: application settings menu >> development settings
3- also make sure that fastboot mode is switched "OFF" in your phone's: Power settings menu and by default your phone is configured to switch to charging mode when the cable is connected (JUST DO NOT CONNECT IT YET)
4- Now, reboot your phone into bootloader mode by first switching off your phone and then press the Power button and the volume down key simultaneously.
5- you should be able to see white screen with things like Revolutionary on top, S-OFF, HBOOT ... 6.98.10xx etc.
6- now go into the fastboot mode and then just connect you phone until the "fastboot" turns into "usb fastboot" OR "fastboot usb" either of these
7- now go inside the extracted folder named "FlashENGHBOOT698"
8- click on bat file named "Click This" and sit back
9- a black screen should popup as soon as you click on the bat [email protected] step#8 and you should see "OKAY" at the end of successful flash but it would be too quick so keep on lookout
10- select reboot on the bootloader's menu
11- reboot back to bootloader's menu to check if HBOOT's version has been changed to 6.98.2000
12- repeat the process from step 8 BUT make sure this time you go inside the other folder named "FlashENGHBOOT098" (notice the ZERO before 98)
13- follow the steps upto step#11 to check if the HBOOT's version has been changed to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000)
Voila!
Note:
This is just a compilation and a slightly edit of the batch file code to flash the second flash Image for the 0.98.2000 HBOOT All credits goes to the following people:
Credits: (Yay!! time for beer)
Would like to thank Maarten for his post and tool here
lgl0 for all his valuable info here
DesireFanatics for his step-by-step tutorial video here
Last but not the least anchemis for sticking and guiding me all the way
And to all those who have helped me here and here.
Disclaimer:
I won't be responsible for any damages done to your phone. Please attempt/flash with caution. though this method has been tested personally by me and is working fine; have also tested rebooting my phone so as to make sure bootloader does not give up on me.
MODS pls sticky this thread as newbie/newcomers really won't get it the first time they look at the [index] @ XDA
And this right here is the solution for Flashing their HBOOTs almost painlessly
Regards,
sky770
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great guide, just have one question, currently I am using reengineered 2.00.002 hboot - 7.00.1002, my phone was s offed by revolutionary, will it work as well?
esideboi said:
great guide, just have one question, currently I am using reengineered 2.00.002 hboot - 7.00.1002, my phone was s offed by revolutionary, will it work as well?
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:|..*gulp*
ok..as am a newbie so I would be needing experts in here
btw..have you gone through the Index/threads? coz thats what i did
esideboi said:
great guide, just have one question, currently I am using reengineered 2.00.002 hboot - 7.00.1002, my phone was s offed by revolutionary, will it work as well?
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You have the latest hboot. If you don't want to s-on and unroot your phone again there is no need for you to downgrade the hboot (afaik )
Edit: accidentally pressed thanks.. never mind
sky770 said:
Hi all
I noticed that many of us while trying to flash HBOOT's brick our devices as there is no single thread for flashing Revolutionary's S-Off 'ed+ Rooted Desire S to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000).
Hope this helps..
Ok, less talking; more work
This Thread will help you if:
- if you want to change your HBOOT version to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000)
- if you want to S-On your previously S-Off 'ed Desire S as to make use of warranty (as there is no way of making a S-Off device having Revolutionary's HBOOT v.6.98.1002 -to- S-on again without flashing the HBOOT again).
- AFAIK, if you want to flash an RUU (umm noob translation for this would be original stock ROM?) you won't be able to do it you are S-off 'ed using revolutionary method. So for doing that again you need to have the HBOOT version as something like 0.98.xxxx or 6.98.2000 (experts need your comments on this one)
This guide won't be telling you of how to make it S-on again but just of how you can go ahead with changing your Revolutionary's default flashed HBOOT version 6.98.10xx -to- v.6.98.2000 and then -to- v.0.98.2000 (PG8810000)
Prerequisites:
- you need an HTC Desire S phone
- HBOOT version 6.98.1xxx (how to check HBOOT version? just read step#4 & step#5 to find out your HBOOT version)
- S-OFF and Root 'ed using Revolutionary (also known as AlphaRevX; its the old name 'duh)
- your data cable and a working PC with HTC Fastboot Drivers installed (get them here)
- make sure you don't have HTC Sync software installed (check it in Add/Remove Programs found in Control panel of your PC); if it is then please remove it before starting with the following process!!!
WARNING:
DO NOT..I REPEAT AGAIN..DO NOT DISCONNECT IN-BETWEEN THE FLASHING PROCESS(Step#6 onwards) OR YOU MAY DAMAGE (READ "BRICK") YOUR PHONE IN A VERY BAD WAY!
Instructions:
1- download and extract the attached zip file in a empty folder (make sure NOT to touch/merge any of its contents)
2- make sure USB debugging is switched "ON" in your phone's: application settings menu >> development settings
3- also make sure that fastboot mode is switched "OFF" in your phone's: Power settings menu and by default your phone is configured to switch to charging mode when the cable is connected (JUST DO NOT CONNECT IT YET)
4- Now, reboot your phone into bootloader mode by first switching off your phone and then press the Power button and the volume down key simultaneously.
5- you should be able to see white screen with things like Revolutionary on top, S-OFF, HBOOT ... 6.98.10xx etc.
6- now go into the fastboot mode and then just connect you phone until the "fastboot" turns into "usb fastboot" OR "fastboot usb" either of these
7- now go inside the extracted folder named "FlashENGHBOOT698"
8- click on bat file named "Click This" and sit back
9- a black screen should popup as soon as you click on the bat [email protected] step#8 and you should see "OKAY" at the end of successful flash but it would be too quick so keep on lookout
10- select reboot on the bootloader's menu
11- reboot back to bootloader's menu to check if HBOOT's version has been changed to 6.98.2000
12- repeat the process from step 8 BUT make sure this time you go inside the other folder named "FlashENGHBOOT098" (notice the ZERO before 98)
13- follow the steps upto step#11 to check if the HBOOT's version has been changed to 0.98.2000 (PG8810000)
Voila!
Note:
This is just a compilation and a slightly edit of the batch file code to flash the second flash Image for the 0.98.2000 HBOOT All credits goes to the following people:
Credits: (Yay!! time for beer)
Would like to thank Maarten for his post and tool here
lgl0 for all his valuable info here
Last but not the least anchemis for sticking and guiding me all the way
And to all those who have helped me here and here.
Disclaimer:
I won't be responsible for any damages done to your phone. Please attempt/flash with caution. though this method has been tested personally by me and is working fine; have also tested rebooting my phone so as to make sure bootloader does not give up on me.
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you have not mentiond the dd commands tut. this is used because of the re engineerd hboot 7.00.1002 upgrade people are doing, u cannot use any other method to get another hboot to your device after using 7.00.1002 hboot. as no fastboot and using the PG88IMG method just gets bypassed. so the only way is the dd commands. please add this to your guide thanks
If i pass your guide, will my phone be s-on or s-off?
Is it possible to apply this hboot version after? Or can i apply this hboot version right now?
Currently im on hboot-6.98.1002.
Hope someone will guide me real quick. Thanks!
@muselmann88 : 1. The bootloader is Eng S-off!
2. You're now with the Revolutionary Hboot and there is no reason to change. As long as you're using the dd commands to directly write the bootloader partition every bootloader can be uploaded. I haven't had any problems with this method.
marioemp2k7 said:
@muselmann88 : 1. The bootloader is Eng S-off!
2. You're now with the Revolutionary Hboot and there is no reason to change. As long as you're using the dd commands to directly write the bootloader partition every bootloader can be uploaded. I haven't had any problems with this method.
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I read that i'll have boot problems with sense 4 roms, isn't that correct?
Could you please list the dd commands that i'll succeed in writing the bootloader to the partition.
How about other eng hboot?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA
muselmann88 said:
I read that i'll have boot problems with sense 4 roms, isn't that correct?
Could you please list the dd commands that i'll succeed in writing the bootloader to the partition.
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I have PM you mate i have sent u everything u need to get yourself on the new eng hboot with that new eng hboot u can use ANY Rom without any problems
The hboot version that should be overwritten by "dd" command is 6.98.1002.
All the others are perfectly rewritten by a RUU or PG88IMG with a higher version.
Only Revolutionary (not AlpharevX) hboot has write protection. There is not only version check in that process
Thanks to the OP!
Just got a Desire S and so far done this little lot:
I've downgraded the ROM to 1.28 to get HBOOT 0.98
S-OFF'ed using Revolutionary.
Installed 4EXT Recovery 1.0.0.5 Touch RC3
Flashed VanillaICE ROM
and just followed this guide to get off the Revolutionary HBOOT and to the ENG HBOOT 0.98.2000.
And it worked flawlessly!
Thanks again!
EDIT: and somewhere in that lot I have also updated the radio to the latest one from the Radio thread!
htc-phones said:
you have not mentiond the dd commands tut. this is used because of the re engineerd hboot 7.00.1002 upgrade people are doing, u cannot use any other method to get another hboot to your device after using 7.00.1002 hboot. as no fastboot and using the PG88IMG method just gets bypassed. so the only way is the dd commands. please add this to your guide thanks
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Hi,
The fastboot method gets bypassed if we try to flash it by directly picking up the *.zip file from SD Card's root (that good 'ol PG88IMG.zip method).
Using the above method (my method at post#1) we are just literally pushing it through fastboot>>adb>>phone to get it flashed.. no questions asked from phone's side
srry abt the newbie/layman terms answer but this is how it actually works
Also regarding, the "dd commands" are never meant to be used for "noobs" as they are quite dangerous...more..more dangerous than to use fastboot instead of directly using adb commands.
Just because dd commands method exist doesn't mean we should go to that extent to brick our phone (a noob can easily do that while sipping beer and typing some command as bik instead of blk)
And hence I would not like newbie(s) coming in here, bricking their phones and stalking me
UPDATE:
Excerpt taken from here
There are actually two levels of S-OFF. The Bootloader (HBoot) and the Radio. Getting S-Off on the HBoot gives us everything we need, but doesn't actually turn off the @secuflag which is set in the radio. What it is possible to do is to flash a HBoot that believes the Radio is set to S-OFF, as the HBoot is responsible for setting that flag. Once the HBoot on the phone is S-OFF, we can write to all the partitions and basically do whatever we want, but it is possible to go one step further. Flashing a radio that is S-OFF and actually setting the @secuflag off gives 100% total access to every part of the phone and it's software, as it becomes network unlocked allowing to you to use any SIM and also allows you to flash a ROM from any carrier (known as Super CID). It also makes it nigh on impossible to permanently loose root no matter what you flash. Once you have radio S-OFF, it makes it much easier to flash new HBoots and ROMs even if you flash something that is locked down tight.
Setting the Radio to S-Off is not necessary, and gaining S-OFF on the HBoot is more than most people will ever need. Radio S-Off is just the last step of the puzzle, but it is worth noting the only points you can permanently brick your phone is flashing a radio or a HBoot, if either of these go wrong you will end up with a shiny expensive paper weight so there is risk involved.
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So pls pls suggest newbie(s) to flash with caution :|
muselmann88 said:
If i pass your guide, will my phone be s-on or s-off?
Is it possible to apply this hboot version after? Or can i apply this hboot version right now?
Currently im on hboot-6.98.1002.
Hope someone will guide me real quick. Thanks!
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As it looks to me, if you're running hboot-6.98.1002 already then you must have used revolutionary's tool to S-off your phone.
Therefore you are eligible to use the above guide to re-flash your hboot.
Infact you're having the same hboot version as I had after using revolutionary.
changing your hboot version to 0.98.2000 (PGI880000) will make sure that you can flash any RUU (official stock ROM) so that you could be s-off again
Though I am still getting working on it to have a simple 1-click solution for this too for ya noobs
Also, make sure you're rooted (though I would like some expert to comment on this; but AFAIK root is needed to flash the *.img file over fastboot; just search around forum as to be sure.)
Do it now! and you won't regret..
Regards,
sky770
marioemp2k7 said:
@muselmann88 : 1. The bootloader is Eng S-off!
2. You're now with the Revolutionary Hboot and there is no reason to change. As long as you're using the dd commands to directly write the bootloader partition every bootloader can be uploaded. I haven't had any problems with this method.
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I would not really recommend using "dd commands" please see my reply over here
Regards,
sky770
muselmann88 said:
I read that i'll have boot problems with sense 4 roms, isn't that correct?
Could you please list the dd commands that i'll succeed in writing the bootloader to the partition.
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Sense 4 requires you to have umm... HBOOT version 2.xxx and above? (experts?) anyways.. that cannot be categorized as "problem" its just another "prerequisite" for sense 4 based ROMs though am not sure if its an "official prerequisite" or a non official non
Also, please read my post abt dd commands here.
Regards,
sky770
Dreamtheater2003 said:
How about other eng hboot?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA
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Can take some time here to try some custom(s) ROMs first
Anyways, now that am here on XDA lets get started..
Regards,
sky770
htc-phones said:
I have PM you mate i have sent u everything u need to get yourself on the new eng hboot with that new eng hboot u can use ANY Rom without any problems
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any ROM?
you sure about RUU (stocks) ??
if yes then plz forward tht PM to me too pls
Regards,
sky770
amidabuddha said:
The hboot version that should be overwritten by "dd" command is 6.98.1002.
All the others are perfectly rewritten by a RUU or PG88IMG with a higher version.
Only Revolutionary (not AlpharevX) hboot has write protection. There is not only version check in that process
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aha! Right on point
And thats one more reason I won't really..really recommend using dd commands to a noob/newcomers just for flashing from 6.98.10xx -over to-0.98.2000 (PGI880000).
Regards,
sky770
Ok, so I can't find a compatible boot.img to flash via cmd in bootloader to restore my 2.3.5 original nandroid backup.
All I want to do is return to stock rom after which I will attempt downgrade and s-off because I'm tired of the restrictions and I couldn't care a less about my warranty etc.. I'll use either zerg rush or taco root depending on my software version which atm I have no idea of obviously..so I know to downgrade it's a different story..
Currently S-ON, HBOOT 2.00.0002 HTC UNLOCKED, REAPER 3.0(CM7) ROM Installed. 4EXT Recovery.
I have downloaded a compatible RUU which in my case is
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Thailand_2.15.1113.2_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226808_signed.exe
Checked by running fastboot getvar main-version: C:\WINDOWS\system32>fastboot getvar version-main
version-main: 2.15.1113.2 (and) CID HTC__058
So that is equal to what I have now on the phone (I also have another older RUU with hboot 98.00.000 for use with S-OFF'ing later...)
So becaue the RUU version is the same as my original can I just run the INSTALLER and let it do it's thing? And do I need to relock my bootloader first?
I have been reading and searching guides for hours, but nothing is clear to me, my wife is at my throat as well saying I've married my PC *you've probably heard it*
Has anyone done this before?
To save you some unnecessary steps:
1) Change the misc_version (look it up, it's a step in downgrading guide) under your current ROM (I assume you're rooted).
2) Lock the bootloader.
3) Flash the older (0.98 bootloader) RUU.
The correct answer for Jack_R1.
[GUIDE] Official HBOOT 2.00.0002 Downgrade to OLD HBOOT thanks Skanob
Some extra optimizations on the guide that bring it to my short version:
1. If you're using the correct RUU for your region - you can skip GoldCard step.
3,4. You don't have to flash stock rooted ROM if you know that you can reboot to bootloader and run the RUU while in fastboot mode. Your phone might not load the OS after locking the bootloader on non-stock firmware, but it won't matter, since all you need is fastboot.
If you're not familiar enough with what things do - follow the guide exactly, don't take shortcuts.
Now I have:
-Revolutionary-
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.04.02.01_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
I still didn't understand how things worked and was up another 4 hours mucking around, in the end after succeeding, I can't believe how easy it was.
I never even knew what zergrush and tacoroot were for exactly or which misc version number i should use.
In the end I went back to stock rom, unlocked again using my original token, flashed recovery and then Superuser. After that I didn't need zergrush etc to gain temp root(obviously), just changed misc version, rebooted, revolutionary to s-off and 'Bob's your Uncle'. Now I guess I should learn about the things I can do with s-off...(apart from not needing to fastboot flash boot.img every rom change)
I will elaborate on the things that confused me for others later, but right now, I'm off to work.
Thanks again Jack,
Now you might discover that unless you made some steps you didn't list, S-OFF won't work for you, and you'll still have to flash boot.img manually. If you didn't relock the bootloader and flash the RUU, that is. But I assume you did, and just skipped it on the list of things.
Zergrush or tacoroot are means to get temporary root - which is no good, since it doesn't stick after reboot, but it allows you this one time to change misc_version to allow downgrade. And any misc_version would do, as long as it's below the one you're flashing for downgrade. On MT4G, we usually set it for 1.00.000, that way you can't go wrong.
Glad you made it.
Embarrassingly, I do have problems still. After relocking and flashing the older RUU(HBOOT 0.98.000) successfully, I used Revolutionary to S-OFF. During the process the software asked me if i wanted to install clockwork Recovery, to which I answered 'no'. After that I tried to manually flash 'ext recovery' which I had before, so then I can flash 'Superuser.zip', but get an error message, I'm not sure why?
So I don't have root.
I'm at work now, when I get home all I can try is flash clockwork and see if that works.
*EDIT* Successfully flashed recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img and then superuser, perhaps the version of 4EXT recovery wasn't compatible or something...!? I can't be sure.
Restored Nandroid of previous Reaper 3.0, all is well.
My device used to be S-OFF hboot 6.98.0002.
but now is S-OFF Hboot 7.00.1002.
look : [HBOOT] | 29-05-2012 | 7.00.1002 | Reengineered 2.00.002
kyeeliu said:
My device used to be S-OFF hboot 6.98.0002.
but now is S-OFF Hboot 7.00.1002.
look : [HBOOT] | 29-05-2012 | 7.00.1002 | Reengineered 2.00.002
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Thanks for the lead kyeeliu, but I have little idea what that can provide, I heard upgrading HBOOT can S-ON your phone again as well. Although I'll have a read and try to garner what I can...
My phone upgraded, but the S-OFF.
Because our mobile phone software unlock.If you use the official RUU upgrade will become S-ON.
We use modified HBOOT, there is no problem.
I currently use, and indeed as vampire36 said, the flash ROM no problem.
My Experience with S-OFF
First of all I want to thank Jack_R1 for his input and wisdom, even though I didn't really understand some things he mentioned, it all made sense in the end) as well as kyeeliu for his comments.
At first I didn't really trust many guides enough to follow possibly bricking my phone. I see too many people[READ:Beginners] with opinions and problems because some guides are not explained from a beginner point of view often offering instructions but little in the way of explanations for steps...., but in all fairness, this is also due to inexperience, or the users own failure to to make sure they followed everything correctly. Such is life...All in all happy to HAVE Guides, we can't really complain, just feel lucky ppl take time to write. And writing in DEPTH is bloody tiring when you hate typing as I do...
I believe NOONE should be attempting, however, to mess with their phone's inner workings until they've tried their best to assimilate all the information they can[ie:SEARCH]. I know it's time consuming and frustrating sometimes, but that onus is on you when you chose to 'take the plunge' so to speak..
I read for so many hours, wading through a disorganised sea of excited opinions READ:misinformation, good advice and hidden gems, but I was unable to discern what was best simply because I only had opinions and a sense of logic to dissasemble everything. In the end I followed a guide HERE by Skanob, it worked A-OK!
So this this is my Story of how I S-OFFED my Phone. By NO means extraordinary, :laugh:
Desire S - S-ON - HBOOT 2.00.0002 - CM7 ROM[Reaper 3.0]
*Note: I nandroid restored my original rooted rom first*
First of all the RUU. Noobspeak: It's just a version of your phones operating system in installer format, just like Windows XP is different[read:updated] to Windows 7, so is 1 RUU from another. Some are branded (have the carrier's logo) some are not (unbranded) Mine in particular was unbranded.
First you need to find out YOUR phones RUU, so to do this reboot your phone into Bootloader - Fastboot and then open command prompt on your PC and navigate to where you have adb and fastboot files located (I have copies of these files in windows\system32\ folder. When there type C:\WINDOWS\system32>fastboot getvar all. In this list of information look for these:
INFOversion-main: '2.15.1113.2' (and) INFOcidnum: 'HTC__053'
version-main is your phones current operating system version CID is your particular phones region(eg: HTC__058 = Thailand)
So This was my phone's current RUU:
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Thailand_2.15.1113.2_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_226808_signed.exe
My current version has HBOOT 2.00.0002. I will need to downgrade this number to 98.00.000. I can do this by installing an older RUU that has HBOOT (98.00.000) I didn't know WHICH RUU that was so I just looked for an older RUU done by checking my current version_main '2.15.1113.2' and looking for something lower. I found: [RUU_Saga_HTC_Thailand_1.35.1113.2_Radio_20.28d.30.0805U_3805.04.02.01_M_release_183327_signed.exe]
I wasn't sure which HBOOT was inside (silly me) so i ran the installer just letting the first screen open up (which extracts all the files from the RUU to temp) and going NO further.. After that I went to 'Run' and typed in %temp% and looked for a recent folder with a long name which had the contens of the installer extracted. Amongst these files I found 'rom.zip' I opened it and inside could see the HBOOT file version 98.00.000_'other numbers'. This was my ticket :highfive: lol...
Now because my stock ROM was already rooted and I had previously flashed recovery all I needed to do was the -Modify the version of your phone- step in Skanob's Guide: (obviously I downloaded the attached misc_version file and as instructed created a new folder on C: called 'downsaga' and dropped misc_version inside)
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
This part of the code
Code:
./misc_version -s [COLOR="Blue"]1.27.405.6[/COLOR]
sets your phone to accept any RUU with a higher version than that number. I had no idea which number to put there exactly so I used 1.27.405.6 as well, noting it was lower than the RUU version I was going to install[1.35.1113.2] So it would be accepted.
Later Jack_R1 advised me to put 1.00.000 instead, and as he stated, "you can't go wrong". :good:
After setting the new version, I Re-locked my phone via command again using fastboot oem lock. I do not need root privileges anymore as I have already changed my misc_version [lower version] And the RUU installation needs phone to be relocked again before proceeding.
After that it's simply connect your phone to the PC and run the installer:
[RUU_Saga_HTC_Thailand_1.35.1113.2_Radio_20.28d.30.0805U_3805.04.02.01_M_release_183327_signed.exe]
I now had HBOOT 98.00.000. After that, a trip to http://revolutionary.io/ to S-OFF, and flash recovery file. If you choose during the S-OFF process to not install recovery you can do it manually afterwards as I did(I used recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img, because for some reason I got an error trying to flash 4EXT_Recovery_v2.2.7_RC5 which I previously had) Then I simply dropped Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip on my SDCARD and installed via recovery, all done. Nandroid restore of my CM7, and that was it...
I remember many weeks ago just trying to achieve root was bewildering, trying superoneclick and 1 or 2 others methods that also failed me. Only to find all i had to do was flash a recovery file in fastboot, then install superuser. ... all the time I wasted...lolz.. thx to n0elite for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
On a side note: Please think again before reporting an error, and retrace your footsteps first. I have seen people reporting errors in forum such as: can't re-unlock my phone(yes, with the same Unlock_code.bin) simply because they were unwittingly in HBOOT instead of FASTBOOT, etc....
Now I'm well aware I could have done 'this or done 'that' etc differently and saved time etc..blah blah, and opions are welcome. I did not ,however, write this as a step-by-step Guide. Only as my personal experience, and yes, to many seasoned members minds I may have over explained, but this is because your so 733T and obviously I'm a slow learner perhaps, but I was mind-boggled so tried to write this from my own perspective as a 'virgin' flasher.
Peace!
twIIce
ok, THAT I can understand. Thanks a million!!!
yeeeeeeee, I've made it!!!
it was soooo simple! thank you mate!!!
My desire s hboot ver is 2.00.002 S-on and CID HTC__044 i just flashed CM7 few days ago and i want to go back on stock but backup is not working i think bcoz i changed boot.img for cm7 so i tried flashing RUU-Saga-S-hTC-Asia-WWE-2.15.707.2 and RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 but both of these are not working can someone plz tell me which RUU i actualy need or what shld i do?
smartkiller84 said:
My desire s hboot ver is 2.00.002 S-on and CID HTC__044 i just flashed CM7 few days ago and i want to go back on stock but backup is not working i think bcoz i changed boot.img for cm7 so i tried flashing RUU-Saga-S-hTC-Asia-WWE-2.15.707.2 and RUU_Saga_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 but both of these are not working can someone plz tell me which RUU i actualy need or what shld i do?
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CID HTC__044 means your phone is Asia WWE, so you have used the correct RUU.
may be you need to re-lock bootloader to run RUU
lock by command: fastboot oem lock
vndnguyen said:
CID HTC__044 means your phone is Asia WWE, so you have used the correct RUU.
may be you need to re-lock bootloader to run RUU
lock by command: fastboot oem lock
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i did but still not working
so your hboot is S-OFF?
please post detailed information about your hboot
i did the same and i want to go back to official desire s ics update and i have tried so many ways but nothin works
if you manage to go back to official ics update let me know how
check out the link below worked for me, good luck!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=32950671#post32950671
Go into settings and and check your software number ...then from that you will be able to get your correct ruu
Maybe this will help:
Install Android SDK on your PC if not already done.
Then download this hboot.img : http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=666821&d=1311709396
and the correct RUU.
Then connect your phone to your pc and switch to load only mode and enable USB-Debugging.
Move the downloaded hboot.img to the root directory of your SD-Card.
Now open the command prompt and press after each line enter to execute the command.
cd/
cd C:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools [Path to your installed android-sdk]
adb devices
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
now restart the bootloader and follow the instructions to install the RUU.
Your phone should be locked and back to stock rom
I hope I helped you.