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Debrand HTC Desire S

Just wondering if anyone had managed to debrand a Desire S.
Have made a goldcard and ran the RRU however I get a bootloader error.
Not really interested in rooting or installing custom ROMs just want rid of the Vodafone crappy.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

I hope I'm right, but i think you need s-off too for debrand :/.

romitchell said:
Just wondering if anyone had managed to debrand a Desire S.
Have made a goldcard and ran the RRU however I get a bootloader error.
Not really interested in rooting or installing custom ROMs just want rid of the Vodafone crappy.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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Waht kind of crap?
Bootanimation/splash is hard to remove.
To delete apps from Vodafon or apps from htc (amazonmp3, navi preinstalled) you have to root - after rooting they are "normal" apps to uninstall.
root:
1) s-off your phone (should have be done with your gaoldcard)
2) search for onclickroot here on xda
done

Hmm.. is your desire s s-off? If yes then just flash the original HTC ROM Ruu! Just look it up in this forum! For me it worked well! Even my T-Mobile splashscreen disappeared!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss

scott7saunders said:
forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss
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Out of curiosity what is your SKU and P/N on the box as i purchased an O2 desire s and it came with generic firmware and unlocked. Although i think i got lucky.

scott7saunders said:
forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss
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i got mine unlocked for free from o2...just go through their site and chat to an advisor..ask them you want your phone unlocked...worked for me

MarylandCookie said:
Out of curiosity what is your SKU and P/N on the box as i purchased an O2 desire s and it came with generic firmware and unlocked. Although i think i got lucky.
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Yeah, you're one lucky chap to grab hold of an S-OFF Desire S!

jazzaddict said:
Yeah, you're one lucky chap to grab hold of an S-OFF Desire S!
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I didnt say it was S-OFF i said it was unlocked, meaning Sim-Free lol...
I wish it was S-OFF!!!

ofc buying a pack with things you can get for free
if u wanna debrand look at the dev forum
edit: thx to mod/admin for deleting the scamming post

Gosh...
When is sum1 gonna either find a way to s-off desire s so that i can try the roms or maybe root it with s-on cos still you can flash without a problem...
M getting impatient now...

hi, i need help.
i bought desire s. it is vodafone sim free
***locked***
saga pvt ship s-on rl
HBOOT 2..00.0002
radio-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
aug 22 2011
i want to flash stock europe rom with all languages, ive been searching this forum, but im not sure what to do... please advise me.
thank you
tried ship saga rom RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.9_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed didn´t work-->error
i have created goldcard, but im not sure what to do.. if I need s-off or root...

Just install the ics ruu off the hec dev website. That will remove the branding.

But unfortunately HTCDEV ICS for desire S has bugs... like link clicks on SMS and other stuff, from what i have read.
It is not possible just to install a WWE rru like "RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.9_Radio_20.4801.30. 0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed" with the a goldcard inserted on the phone? If what it is needed is just to unbrand the phone, without having root or other stuff... or is it need to Hboot S-OFF unlock from HTCDEV? please advise.
D_Saint
Edit: from fastboot i got CId = VODAPD18 which it means Vodafone Portugal. Is it possible to run above RRU + goldcard with no / little risk of bricking ?

A few questions about htc sensation if u don't mind to answer

Hi My Friends ,
I just got HTC Sensation second hand , and it has a different rom which is android revolution hd 3.0.2. by mike1986 , and I need to go to warranty service and now i need to get original rom , I'm from Turkey and How can i get this rom and install it , I don't have microsd card btw , do i have to have a microsd card to install original rom , please help me , have a nice day . ( btw I got this smartphone from Vodafone.

Find the vodafone 1.45 RUU, plug in the phone, and run the RUU. It should be easy to find.

shouldn't i do s-off ? can you help me please?

S off isn't neccessary just flash the ruu
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using xda premium

Thank you very much

tbh without knowing the original ROM it's hard to suggest which RUU to use. Try the 1.45.401.2 and if it doesn't work then you don't have an unbranded handset

Downgrade Sensation XE from 4.0.3 (ISC) to 2.3.5

Recently I buy Sensation XE from a mobil shop, but after few days i recognise that cellphone is upgraded to 4.0.3 (ISC) and is rooted and now i want do downgrade to the stock firmware 2.3.5. Pls guys tell me that there is a way how to downgrade my cellphone.
Thankyou in advance.

sexmaster said:
Recently I buy Sensation XE from a mobil shop, but after few days i recognise that cellphone is upgraded to 4.0.3 (ISC) and is rooted and now i want do downgrade to the stock firmware 2.3.5. Pls guys tell me that there is a way how to downgrade my cellphone.
Thankyou in advance.
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Pick correct RUU from thread and run:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074559

How can i know which one is for my HTC Sensation XE?

I would like to know too how can i check which ruu is for my xe...
I got my xe already rooted when i bought it.

You need to take LE version, for example:
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.25.401.101
RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_HTC_Europe_3.24.401.1
The first one is the one you need! Of course you need to check the corresponding version to the GB version you're looking for, i just grabbed the first version available to show you the difference! The GB versions start with 1.(some numbers here).

Sexmaster? Lol
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda premium

daddoso said:
You need to take LE version, for example:
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.25.401.101
RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_HTC_Europe_3.24.401.1
The first one is the one you need! Of course you need to check the corresponding version to the GB version you're looking for, i just grabbed the first version available to show you the difference! The GB versions start with 1.(some numbers here).
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And check carrier (e.g. Vodafone UK) if your original stock rom was carrier specific, or if you do not have superCID. For example I would have to use ruu below to match my handset, region, software (my device was not carrier specific):
RUU_Pyramid_LE_HTC_Europe_1.73.401.4_Radio_10.58.9035.00U_10.15.9035.02

Hey guys,
let me ask u another few questions:
1. Prubably my RUU is RUU_Pyramid_LE_HTC_Europe_1.73.401.4_Radio_10.58.9 035.00U_10.15.9035.02 because my Sensation XE is Europe version and is never lock. Is this correct?
2. To install this RUU i juns need to run is from PC with connected phone in debug mode, or i need to do something else?
Thank you in advanced guys.

that thread dosen't have it anymore, and i really need it. any suggestions?

[Q] One S S3 (Villec2) Update to 4.0.4 Problem

Hey guys. Im new to Android (and HTC) so pardon me if i get anything wrong.
I recently bought an HTC One S - career unlocked. It doesnt seem to be able to find the android 4.0.4 and sense 4.1 ota update. Im on 4.0.3 and sense 4.0.
I do not know the region of my one s (i'm using it in Pakistan). The build number is 1.11.415.124. Perhaps anyone of you can tell me what is the region of my one s?
Moreover, Since it is career-unlocked, can i flash a European ruu that would allow me to get the 4.0.4 update?
I need to change the build number (i.e. flash another ruu WITHOUT ROOTING or S-OFFing) as my one s does not offer my language, which is "English (Pakistan)". It mainly supports arabic and middle east country names are listed.
I hope i made myself clear. Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

androidfreak1 said:
Hey guys. Im new to Android (and HTC) so pardon me if i get anything wrong.
I recently bought an HTC One S - career unlocked. It doesnt seem to be able to find the android 4.0.4 and sense 4.1 ota update. Im on 4.0.3 and sense 4.0.
I do not know the region of my one s (i'm using it in Pakistan). The build number is 1.11.415.124. Perhaps anyone of you can tell me what is the region of my one s?
Moreover, Since it is career-unlocked, can i flash a European ruu that would allow me to get the 4.0.4 update?
I need to change the build number (i.e. flash another ruu WITHOUT ROOTING or S-OFFing) as my one s does not offer my language, which is "English (Pakistan)". It mainly supports arabic and middle east country names are listed.
I hope i made myself clear. Any help would be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Go into your bootloader. (Power down and when powering on the device you press the power button+Volume down.) Get the hboot number and get a europe ruu that matches your hboot.
www.filefactory.com/f/11f2bd9c14cebbbe/ S3 1.7 GHz
www.filefactory.com/f/cf061f69b5bf7878/ S4 1.5 GHz

My hboot version is 2.09.001.
But i dont seem to be able to find a ruu for this. Any furthur help please?

androidfreak1 said:
My hboot version is 2.09.001.
But i dont seem to be able to find a ruu for this. Any furthur help please?
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Hboot 2.09.001 is S3 device and you can check CID before flash RUU by fastboot command (Search in google)
"fastboot getvar cid":good:

my cid: HTC__038
which RUU should i prefer ?

teerapong.g said:
Hboot 2.09.001 is S3 device and you can check CID before flash RUU by fastboot command (Search in google)
"fastboot getvar cid":good:
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I know my One S is the s3 version. However, i do not know where to download the ruu based on my hboot. Any help there?

You need a Asian/Indian ruu with the mainver greater than your current version 1.11.415.124 , just run the ruu greater than 1.11.415.124 it should be named HTC asia , no you can't run a HTC Europe ruu ,
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda app-developers app

aditya. said:
You need a Asian/Indian ruu with the mainver greater than your current version 1.11.415.124 , just run the ruu greater than 1.11.415.124 it should be named HTC asia , no you can't run a HTC Europe ruu ,
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda app-developers app
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I have a s3 one s. Not s4.
for my one s, i only have european ruu's available.

[Q] HTC ONE S Android 4.1.1 International ..... !!!

Hi whats up every one ...
Okay, guys i have a simple demand, am currently with Orange-UK HTC One S, with a stock ROM modified and bloatweared by Orange it self, after a period of use i noticed this days some light lags, i don't know why, may be some app updates, but what i want now is to switch to the international version of stock ROM, it s more stable more fast and the very important think is first by first update receiving, so am just demanding any way to do this .
Thank you all
Cordially.

hbforce said:
Hi whats up every one ...
Okay, guys i have a simple demand, am currently with Orange-UK HTC One S, with a stock ROM modified and bloatweared by Orange it self, after a period of use i noticed this days some light lags, i don't know why, may be some app updates, but what i want now is to switch to the international version of stock ROM, it s more stable more fast and the very important think is first by first update receiving, so am just demanding any way to do this .
Thank you all
Cordially.
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Change cid number to 11111 and start then RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed. That RUU is universal for europe. Explanation of how to change cid numer you have someware on forums, also RUU you will find in section of where is RUU. That is safest way whit out rooting

Wll i also wanted to debrand my phone, but someone told me u cant change the cid of S3 phones?
Or is it possible? Any link for the tutorial if u can provide?
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

menko said:
Change cid number to 11111 and start then RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed. That RUU is universal for europe. Explanation of how to change cid numer you have someware on forums, also RUU you will find in section of where is RUU. That is safest way whit out rooting
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Thanks for the response ...
But the RUU that you talking about is for ICS, am currently on JB 4.1.1, so how it would be then !?