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Hi,
After running with revolutionary and my rooted stock rom 1.47.401.4, I got yesterday a new OTA with 2.10.401.4 (2.3.5 and sense 3).
When trying to install it, it failed (blue android with big "!" on my screen)
First I downgraded my hboot back to 0.98.0000, but than I did something stupid .
I flash my hboot to the one provided with the OTA 2.00.0002, incl radio and all other stuff from the firmware.zip.
Now I ended up with a *** LOCKED *** HBOOT 2.00.0002, but also a 1.47.401.4 rom with android.
I tried to use the RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085 AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed.exe from windows, but that fails as the hboot has the incorrect version.
THe other thing I could do is go back to a 0.98 HBOOT, but that doesn't work either. the rom is ***LOCKED***, I have no root and it's S-ON.
I also searched for an RUU_Sage_HTC_Europe_*2.10.401.4*.exe as that might work because the HBOOT has the right version, but I could not find anything like that
Does anyone have an idea how I can go forward or how to go back ??
My phone is alive again as used the recovery.img procedure below and installed Saga3D 3.0. After that, I tried also the RUU installation to fully go back to stock, but that doesn't work. It complains about a security failure in hboot screen. I locked it back with 'fastboot oem lock', but that doesn't make the RUU work either.
lessimp said:
THe other thing I could do is go back to a 0.98 HBOOT, but that doesn't work either. the rom is ***LOCKED***, I have no root and it's S-ON.
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did u try that or u think that wont work?
Before I updated to 2.00.0002, I created a dd-backup on the sdcard for the 0.98.000
when I however use adb to connect, I don't see how I can restore that back without root. I also didn't see the sdcard mounted
I was also thinking ....
Would it maybe also be possible to create a PG88IMG.zip with all the right software for 1.47.401.4 ? and restore that via recovery ? would the current hboot allow a downgrade ?
Today I was able to get the **LOCKED*** off to UNLOCKED via htcdev.com
In the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1299438
I found this (identical to my problem)
If anyone has the same problem and has hboot-2.00.0002 & S-ON you have to unlock the bootloader via htcdev.com site following all the steps and flash the EXT4 Recovery via FASTBOOT and NOT ADB.!!
Then go to recovery and flash any custom rom.
I don't unserstand what I have to do next. ADB does not work anymore, and only fastboot is available. I downloaded an EXT4 recovery (4EXTRecovery_v2.1.0_saga.zip) which have me an recovery.img and a META-INF folder.
When I name the zip image update.zip, and run
C:\android>fastboot.exe update update.zip
it fails with ...
archive does not contain 'android-info.txt'
archive does not contain 'android-product.txt'
error: update package has no android-info.txt or android-product.txt
How to I proceed to get it working ?
BTW, HBOOT is UNLOCKED but still S-ON
Please help
you already update hboot right. try this
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.5_Radio_20.4801.30. 0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_219480_signed
from here.
budingyun said:
you already update hboot right. try this
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.5_Radio_20.4801.30. 0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_219480_signed
from here.
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You can RUU with that correct version or follow my instructions to achieve custom recovery/rom since you are already "unlocked":
Skanob said:
You should be able to change your recovery without any problem if your s-off or unlocked 2.xx.xx hboot s-on.
1. Get 4ext recovery.img
2. connect phone on fastboot
3. In cmd use these command to push the recovery image:
fastboot flash recovery D:\recovery.img (<- should be directory of 4ext recovery image)
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you should have 4ext recovery.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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From here on you can now flash custom ROMs that you would like that is compatible to Desire S.
Hello guys
my phone recently gots back from reparation and is in the fully stated
S-OFF & more
Locked
Pyramid pvt ship S-OFF RL
h-boot 1.27.0000
radio 11.22.3504.07_m
openADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
Recovery Locked
Stock android 4.0.3 HTC sense 3.6 rom (software version 3.32.401.5)
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My question is what do i have to do to go back in too the state of S-OFF, unlocked recovery, Rooted, and custom rom. (the one in my signature)
IMarks said:
Hello guys
my phone recently gots back from reparation and is in the fully stated
My question is what do i have to do to go back in too the state of S-OFF, unlocked recovery, Rooted, and custom rom. (the one in my signature)
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you are already SOFF...so not much hassle to do now
i assume you already have adb/fastboot setup..otherwise set it up suing this guide
guide to adb/fastboot setup
1.first we need verify whether you are supercid or not
if you don't know that then chk it via fastboot first
steps:
1.keep your device in fastboot mode and connect it to pc(mobile reads fastboot usb after this)
2.go to your adb folder and type this command
fastboot getvar cid
if the output is 11111111 then you are supercid
if not then do it (you can revert back to your original cid whenever you wanted just remember your original cid or save it somewhere)
command to supercid
fastboot oem writecid 11111111 (eight ones)
2.flashing firmware
get 3.32.xx.x fw from here firmware thread
its a PG58IMG file
for firmware flashing..just keep the PG58IMG file(name should be checked) on top of sdcard and boot into bootloader...the bootloader itself will identify it and will ask for update .say yes and the fw will be updated...after that you should remove the PG** file from SDcard otherwise you cant boot into bootloader (coz everytime you boot into bootloader it'll find the file and ask you whether you want to update or not..it'll be a recursive process)
(this firmware flashing is to just get the revolutionary eng HBOOT as your HBOOT state is now locked)
3.then
flashing recovery again
get latest 4EXT from here RECOVERY DB LINK
extract and put the recovery.img in your adb folder(pc)
then flash it via fastboot
command
fastboot flash recovery recover.img
then get the whatever ROM you want into Sdcard
go to recovery
first do a backup (safe keep)
then the important step(which solves petty issues if any like wifi error and all)
go to wipe|format and do "format all partitions except sdcard" this is powerful than superwipe...so superwipe is not required (i highly recommend this step when changing roms ...for upgrading roms this step is not required)
then flash the rom via recovery and ...enjoy
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
- Reserved for future use -
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
Hey guys, so I bought a HTC Sensation XE yesterday (2nd hand), and it's my very first time owning this phone so I'm completely new here on this forum section.
Anyway, I want to get it to S-OFF and I tried following many different guides. In the end, I got really confused, and since I don't wanna risk bricking my phone, I thought I'd ask for some help. But first, here's some basic information about my phone:
1. Stock ICS v4.0.3
2. Software number - 3.33.709.152
3. Baseband version - 11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M
4. HBoot - v1.29.0000
5. HTCdev Unlocked
6. CWM recovery installed and Rooted with SuperSu
Ok, so here's what I did. I followed this guide here, since the topic title says it's for any 1.2x HBoot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
But since I'm already HTCdev Unlocked, then I have to go to this guide instead (as stated in the instructions):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1614617
BUT, the topic clearly says it's for "HBOOT 1.27.0000 with 3.32 ICS Firmware".
So am I suppose to downgrade my HBoot and firmware then? But then, why would the guide (the first link) say it works for any 1.2x HBoot?
Well, I decided to attempt S-OFF anyway by skipping steps #1, #2 and #3 and jumping straight to step #4. I ran ControlBear, and I get the following error:
Connecting to device...
Searching device.....
Found device.....
Backing up......
Transferring backups....
Secondary backup FAILED!!
Press ENTER to exit.....
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I searched on the net and apparently the "Secondary Backup" shows up if you're using a custom rom (which I'm not). Other than that, I can't find any other info on this.
What should I do here?
anyone?
OK nvm I got it working. Apparently, I flashed the Superuser v3.07.zip file after getting my HTCdev unlock (because I needed to root it in order to attempt S-OFF), and somehow forgot I did that and then rooted it again by flashing SuperSu.
Somehow, having 2 superuser installed will cause Juopunutbear S-OFF to fail.
Anyway, I achieved S-OFF now, and at the end of the process it asked me if I want to install a modified (custom) HBoot, so I chose yes.
It said installed successfully, but it still shows I'm using HBoot v1.29.0000 in the boot menu (power off + volume down).
Is this suppose to be correct? I dunno what advantages there are for installing a custom HBoot, and apparently it's suppose to be v1.27, so I dunno if I did it correctly or not. It does say I have S-OFF in the menu so that went successfully, but not sure about my HBoot.......
get the hboot flashed. it gives you added benefit when you face any issues.
the best was to get a patched hboot flashed is by flashing revolutionary hboot (patch from hboot 1.29.0000 to 1.27.1100 i think -at the end of first post) ..from kohr-ah's firmware thread in sensation development section...flash that like a firmware (instructions in the same thread )
To delete one of the su apps go into system apps folder and delete the one you want.
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Running an RUU is only simple for those who haven't been messing with their devices, and that usually isn't us. Since I just did this, I want to write down the steps because I was not able to find easy answers.
This assumes your device is rooted with a different ROM installed. If that is not the case, then you can just download and run the RUU for your device, end of instructions.
Downloading the correct RUU
The most complete list of RUUs for Ville is found on androidruu.com
T-Mobile: http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo..._10.30.50.08L_release_309489_signed_ICS_2.exe
HTC Europe: http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
There are RUU updates listed for other service providers, but I can't tell if they are JellyBean hboot 2.15 or not. If someone knows, I'll update this post.
Preparing your device
Make your device s-off if it isn't already. Why?
You will not have to relock the bootloader to perform the RUU update.
You will not have to flash the boot image separately.
If for some reason you can't or won't go s-off, you can still do this, but will have many more steps to follow.
Instructions to make your device s-off are here for firmwares below 3.14: Facepalm S-Off for HTC Devices One S, One XL, Droid DNA
Or you can use the HTC All-In-One Toolkit which helps you through the process.
Use the HTC All-In-One Toolkit (link above) to change the CID to match the RUU.
You needed Super CID to gain s-off, but it won't help you install RUUs. Even if you are Super CID (11111111), you must change your CID to match the RUU you are installing (mine is TMobile: T-MOB010). I know, kinda defeats the purpose of being Super CID, but the RUU won't succeed otherwise. If you are s-off, it is a one click operation using the All-In-One Toolkit.
Backup your device
Use Titanium backup to backup all your user apps so you can restore them afterwards. (No, don't restore system apps please!)
Also back up your ROM by booting into recovery mode and selecting Backup.
If you are only updating the hboot but keeping the same ROM, you can just restore the backup afterwards. Not sure why anyone would need to update the hboot without installing a new ROM, but then you also have a backup in case things go wrong.
Run the RUU
If you are s-on you will have to relock the bootloader by rebooting into the fastboot mode, connecting your device to the computer and running the command "fastboot oem lock". You will also have to follow the process again to unlock your bootloader after doing the update. Tutorials for that are found elsewhere.
1. Leave bootloader unlocked, and leave s-off as is. No need to go back to s-on or relock bootloader.
2. Run the RUU and wait while it updates the phone (Incidentally, it didn't even wipe my sd partition data!)
3. While you are still in bootloader mode (before booting up), use the All-In-One tool to install the TWRP S4 recovery. Or, if you don't want to use the tool, you'll have to download a recovery and use "fastboot flash recovery" followed by the name of the recovery img file.
4. Reboot bootloader and enter recovery mode
5. Restore from backup or Mount USB from TWRP and copy over the ROM and gapps package, flash, wipe cache, and you are up and running.
If you are s-on you will need to extract the boot.img from the zip you are flashing and flash that image separately with "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Note that device still has the unlocked bootloader and is still s-off! :victory:
My device before: hboot 1.09, unlocked bootloader, Super CID, s-off (In layman's terms, this is a device with an unlocked bootloader so it can accept other ROMs, set to accept any service provider's RUU update via SuperCID, and has had write permission to the boot sector removed via s-off).
My device after: hboot 2.15, unlocked bootloader, T-MOB010 CID, s-off
If possible, I will answer your comments or questions by updating this post and I'll refer you back to here.
Have you changed your CID?
mag13 said:
Have you changed your CID?
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Please read again.
I was Super CID (11111111) but easily changed it to match TMobile (T-MOB010) with this tool for the update.
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yooouuri said:
Please read again.
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I am on Super CID and it does not work
mag13 said:
I am on Super CID and it does not work
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You have to change your CID back to the one for your RUU.
Can I use this tutorial to rollback to 2.15 or whatever works for ViperS rom with sense 4 after I flashed MaximusHD and firmware?
Now my phone is like this:
Hboot 2.16
Radio 1.20.50 (worst radio ever)
S-OFF
CID 11111111
The rom's with sense 5 (I tried just maximus because the others are not compatible with the new firmware, the sdcard mount point for multi user) are killing my battery more than twice faster compared with ViperS. 2h Display vs 5h on Viper.
Thank you!
Can we use this as rollback from h-boot 2.16 ?
mag13 said:
I am on Super CID and it does not work
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I didn't think it would. Glad you didn't brick your phone and I'll update the OP based on your experiment.
flow27 said:
Can we use this as rollback from h-boot 2.16 ?
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arazvan2002 said:
Can I use this tutorial to rollback to 2.15 or whatever works for ViperS rom with sense 4
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Upgrading your hboot is a one way street, as far as I know. Can't you change the radio to something else?
I flashed Viper ROM. All the things are ok, gsm, wifi, etc just I can't see the internal memory like I should. I can browse to it file es file explorer but I need a method to default mount the new (4.2.2) location of it. Where is mounted by the internal memory in 4.1 JB? I discovered a file vold.fstab. Maybe I can change something like that somewhere to be able to use 4.1 ROM's again.
Sorry for OFF topic.
Somebody asked it but i want a clear awnser.
Can i use it to roll back to 2.15 from 2.16?
yooouuri said:
Somebody asked it but i want a clear awnser.
Can i use it to roll back to 2.15 from 2.16?
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Yes you can if youre s-off.
Sent from HTC One S using android 4.2.2 sense 5
Im s-off and changen my RUU back to the origonal.
Using RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4
But i get the same error. Cant update because wrong "Update tool".
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Flashed orig_hboot_2.15.0000.zip
But im stuck on 1.20 Radio?
yooouuri said:
Im s-off and changen my RUU back to the origonal.
Using RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4
But i get the same error. Cant update because wrong "Update tool".
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Flashed orig_hboot_2.15.0000.zip
But im stuck on 1.20 Radio?
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Did you run the RUU.exe when your phone was in bootloader (fastboot USB mode)?
tivofool said:
Did you run the RUU.exe when your phone was in bootloader (fastboot USB mode)?
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That's the right thing to do, yes?
kilo94 said:
That's the right thing to do, yes?
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Yes
I have the same problem. I can't go back to stock. I haven't changed my CID yet but I see that has not worked for you.
Did you try with HTC__001 ?
dhigby said:
Running an RUU is only simple for those who haven't been messing with their devices, and that usually isn't us. Since I just did this, I want to write down the steps because I was not able to find easy answers.
This assumes your device is rooted with a different ROM installed. If that is not the case, then you can just download and run the RUU for your device, end of instructions.
Downloading the correct RUU
The most complete list of RUUs for Ville is found on androidruu.com
T-Mobile: http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo..._10.30.50.08L_release_309489_signed_ICS_2.exe
HTC Europe: http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
There are RUU updates listed for other service providers, but I can't tell if they are JellyBean hboot 2.15 or not. If someone knows, I'll update this post.
Preparing your device
Make your device s-off if it isn't already. Why?
You will not have to relock the bootloader to perform the RUU update.
You will not have to flash the boot image separately.
If for some reason you can't or won't go s-off, you can still do this, but will have many more steps to follow.
Instructions to make your device s-off are here for firmwares below 3.14: Facepalm S-Off for HTC Devices One S, One XL, Droid DNA
Or you can use the HTC All-In-One Toolkit which helps you through the process.
Use the HTC All-In-One Toolkit (link above) to change the CID to match the RUU.
You needed Super CID to gain s-off, but it won't help you install RUUs. Even if you are Super CID (11111111), you must change your CID to match the RUU you are installing (mine is TMobile: T-MOB010). I know, kinda defeats the purpose of being Super CID, but the RUU won't succeed otherwise. If you are s-off, it is a one click operation using the All-In-One Toolkit.
Backup your device
Use Titanium backup to backup all your user apps so you can restore them afterwards. (No, don't restore system apps please!)
Also back up your ROM by booting into recovery mode and selecting Backup.
If you are only updating the hboot but keeping the same ROM, you can just restore the backup afterwards. Not sure why anyone would need to update the hboot without installing a new ROM, but then you also have a backup in case things go wrong.
Run the RUU
If you are s-on you will have to relock the bootloader by rebooting into the fastboot mode, connecting your device to the computer and running the command "fastboot oem lock". You will also have to follow the process again to unlock your bootloader after doing the update. Tutorials for that are found elsewhere.
1. Leave bootloader unlocked, and leave s-off as is. No need to go back to s-on or relock bootloader.
2. Run the RUU and wait while it updates the phone (Incidentally, it didn't even wipe my sd partition data!)
3. While you are still in bootloader mode (before booting up), use the All-In-One tool to install the TWRP S4 recovery. Or, if you don't want to use the tool, you'll have to download a recovery and use "fastboot flash recovery" followed by the name of the recovery img file.
4. Reboot bootloader and enter recovery mode
5. Restore from backup or Mount USB from TWRP and copy over the ROM and gapps package, flash, wipe cache, and you are up and running.
If you are s-on you will need to extract the boot.img from the zip you are flashing and flash that image separately with "fastboot flash boot boot.img"
Note that device still has the unlocked bootloader and is still s-off! :victory:
My device before: hboot 1.09, unlocked bootloader, Super CID, s-off (In layman's terms, this is a device with an unlocked bootloader so it can accept other ROMs, set to accept any service provider's RUU update via SuperCID, and has had write permission to the boot sector removed via s-off).
My device after: hboot 2.15, unlocked bootloader, T-MOB010 CID, s-off
If possible, I will answer your comments or questions by updating this post and I'll refer you back to here.
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Hey I used your instructions and everything was perfect thank you. I used to upgarde and downgrade hboot even to restore the HTC one S
I got the RUU "Error: 159" again with both RUU from first post and testet with each common cid, but at the end I only got success with super cid and the TMO_US Ruu.
Now I am back on Hboot 2.15 and can flash again the newest custom-recovery, thank you very much.
I've heard about a flashabe standalone zip for the hboot 2.15 and found this:
Only for S4!
Boot into bootloader and enable fastboot.
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Wait for the black screen with white HTC symbol. (Like when you flash a RUU)
then enter:
Code:
fastboot flash zip modded_hboot_YOUR_NEEDED_HBOOT.zip
then if you want
Code:
fastboot oem boot
(Boot into your current ROM)
modded_ = The red text is removed and "tampered" is gone in bootloader.
Download:
modded_hboot_1.06.0000.zip - (397.1 KB)
modded_hboot_1.09.0000.zip - (400.6 KB)
modded_hboot_1.13.0000.zip - (399.0 KB)
modded_hboot_1.14.0002.zip - (405.3 KB)
modded_hboot_1.14.0004.zip - (373.2 KB)
modded_hboot_1.14.0005.zip - (373.6 KB)
modded_hboot_2.15.0000.zip - (400.9 KB)
modded_hboot_2.16.0000.zip - (398.6 KB)
Thx goes to: touch of jobo XDA Post Source
DISCLAIMER:this is not my work. i have tested it on my own device,but use it at your own risk. if it melts your phone into a lil pile of goo,its not my fault.
Greetings by Idijt