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How to root HTC Desire S Hboot 2.00.0002

Hi guys!
I did some research on how to root the Desire S with Hboot 2.00.0002 and I read that many had problems rooting the phone. I had the same problem since the revolutionary method doesn't support hboot 2.00.0002. This made the process a bit harder.
But here is what I did to root my Desire S:
1. Unlocked bootloader using htcdev.com
(I know that Desire S is not listed but if you use "Desire" it will work.)
2. Downloaded Superoneclick v2.3
(This version is included with zergRUSH and Superuser.)
I connected the phone to the computer in USB Debugging mode and opened Superoneclick. Pressed the "Root" button and the process began. After a minute or two the phone was rooted.
The only problem with this method is that the phone is still S-on. But I think you can flash custom roms and so.
I hope this will help you guys! Good luck

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koffert9 said:
Hi guys!
I did some research on how to root the Desire S with Hboot 2.00.0002 and I read that many had problems rooting the phone. I had the same problem since the revolutionary method doesn't support hboot 2.00.0002. This made the process a bit harder.
But here is what I did to root my Desire S:
1. Unlocked bootloader using htcdev.com
(I know that Desire S is not listed but if you use "Desire" it will work.)
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I don't know what the "Begin Unlock Bootloader" button on http://htcdev.com/bootloader/ is meant to do, but I tried clicking it (AFTER logging in) in 3 different browsers and it did nothing.
---------- Post added at 12:28 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:17 PM ----------
OK, the answer is that if you access the page at http://htcdev.com/bootloader/ the button doesn't work but if you access it at http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ it does. Terribly designed JavaScript!

koffert9 said:
Hi guys!
I did some research on how to root the Desire S with Hboot 2.00.0002 and I read that many had problems rooting the phone. I had the same problem since the revolutionary method doesn't support hboot 2.00.0002. This made the process a bit harder.
But here is what I did to root my Desire S:
1. Unlocked bootloader using htcdev.com
(I know that Desire S is not listed but if you use "Desire" it will work.)
2. Downloaded Superoneclick v2.3
(This version is included with zergRUSH and Superuser.)
I connected the phone to the computer in USB Debugging mode and opened Superoneclick. Pressed the "Root" button and the process began. After a minute or two the phone was rooted.
The only problem with this method is that the phone is still S-on. But I think you can flash custom roms and so.
I hope this will help you guys! Good luck
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Well I did exactly the same as you but SuperOneClick just locked up at step #7 WaitForDevice. :-( No idea what's wrong.

jez9999 said:
Well I did exactly the same as you but SuperOneClick just locked up at step #7 WaitForDevice. No idea what's wrong.
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Sorry for digging up this old post, I am too suffering from the same problem.
Unable to go past the Step #7 Waiting for device
Looks like manu users are facing this problem (after going through SuperOneClick website), but found no solution.
Currently I have unlocked by Bootloader with HTC-dev, and I want to root my stock rom and back it up before trying any other custom rom.
Any help or suggestions on this will be highly appreciated. This is my first post in xda-developers hope everyone will be kind to me :fingers-crossed:
My Device: HTC Desire S (Android 2.3.5 Stock Unrooted)
HBOOT 2.00.002 S-ON
Bootloader: HTC-Dev Unlocked

abhishek2386 said:
Sorry for digging up this old post, I am too suffering from the same problem.
Unable to go past the Step #7 Waiting for device
Looks like manu users are facing this problem (after going through SuperOneClick website), but found no solution.
Currently I have unlocked by Bootloader with HTC-dev, and I want to root my stock rom and back it up before trying any other custom rom.
Any help or suggestions on this will be highly appreciated. This is my first post in xda-developers hope everyone will be kind to me :fingers-crossed:
My Device: HTC Desire S (Android 2.3.5 Stock Unrooted)
HBOOT 2.00.002 S-ON
Bootloader: HTC-Dev Unlocked
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I am facing the same problem!! Help needed.. I am sick of HTC going back and forth on whether Desire S will get an ICS update or not, suggest a fully functional stable rom too

cnkapadia said:
I am facing the same problem!! Help needed.. I am sick of HTC going back and forth on whether Desire S will get an ICS update or not, suggest a fully functional stable rom too
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If you're just interested in getting an ICS on your device then you can try this steps as you've already unlocked the bootloader the HTC-Dev way:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
You can use any ROM as per your choice, my personal preference is Fallout:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679125
Be sure to check and read the threads properly before you jump in.
Note for anyone who can help me: Please let me know if there is a way to ROOT HTC Desire S (HBOOT 2.00.0002) HTC-Dev unlocked, so that I can backup my stock ROM first before trying out the custom ROMs. Any help will be highly appreciated.

abhishek2386 said:
Note for anyone who can help me: Please let me know if there is a way to ROOT HTC Desire S (HBOOT 2.00.0002) HTC-Dev unlocked, so that I can backup my stock ROM first before trying out the custom ROMs. Any help will be highly appreciated.
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Install a custom recovery like 4EXT in the guide you posted and from there flash superuser. I've attached the file you need.

[Q] installing stock RUU

Hello forum, this is my first post. I'm no pro and this is my 2nd android. my uncle brought it from UK to Bangladesh. may be it was in contract with Vodafone because I see a Vodafone splash screen and some Vodafone apps in application manager. I don't like them as because I'm not using Vodafone here. now can anyone please give some links where I can find way to install fresh OS without Vodafone (may be you call it unbranded RUU). I prefer Indian RUU to get local font support. I'll be very glad if someone answers. my "Volume down+Power button"
menu shows following:
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13
*I'm not worried about warranty because i'm not getting it anyway,just want that my DS doesn't get bricked.

S.Nahid said:
Hello forum, this is my first post. I'm no pro and this is my 2nd android. my uncle brought it from UK to Bangladesh. may be it was in contract with Vodafone because I see a Vodafone splash screen and some Vodafone apps in application manager. I don't like them as because I'm not using Vodafone here. now can anyone please give some links where I can find way to install fresh OS without Vodafone (may be you call it unbranded RUU). I prefer Indian RUU to get local font support. I'll be very glad if someone answers. my "Volume down+Power button"
menu shows following:
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13
*I'm not worried about warranty because i'm not getting it anyway,just want that my DS doesn't get bricked.
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If you're not worried about warranty, I would strongly recommend a custom ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601
Use this to help you, it contains many guides and ask any questions if you need to.
However, if you do want to flash a RUU, here are a list of RUU's. I can see one for HTC India there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
Also I believe you would need to create a goldcard to flash an unbranded RUU for HTC India. Here is a good guide from Paul O Brien
http://android.modaco.com/topic/305672-creating-a-goldcard/

dan-fish said:
If you're not worried about warranty, I would strongly recommend a custom ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601
Use this to help you, it contains many guides and ask any questions if you need to.
However, if you do want to flash a RUU, here are a list of RUU's. I can see one for HTC India there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
Also I believe you would need to create a goldcard to flash an unbranded RUU for HTC India. Here is a good guide from Paul O Brien
http://android.modaco.com/topic/305672-creating-a-goldcard/
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thank you.
about the 1st link:I'll install custom Rom after a few days because I'm still enjoying the shiny sense 3.0.
about the 2nd link:I've seen that sticky post but couldn't download Asia_India so I downloaded Asia_WWE. but the thing is what is the process. do I have to revolutionary s-off or root my phone? and most importantly will I get the official OTA updates after flashing the stock Rom? I'm more interested about flashing stock Rom. so if you please give the procedure.
about the 3rd link:I'll creat a goldcard ASAP.

With the goldcard use mmc2 not mmc1 as the guide suggested. I.e. change the 1 to a 2 in the adb command.
If you want to get ota's you have to be stock, if you attempted down the line to install an ota on a rooted/altered phone its your own stupidity to blame, and many have done it.
Good stuff on making the goldcard, can't stress it enough how important it can be especially for novices.

S.Nahid said:
about the 2nd link:I've seen that sticky post but couldn't download Asia_India so I downloaded Asia_WWE. but the thing is what is the process. do I have to revolutionary s-off or root my phone? and most importantly will I get the official OTA updates after flashing the stock Rom? I'm more interested about flashing stock Rom. so if you please give the procedure.
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You don't need S-OFF or root to flash a RUU. However, it doesn't matter if you do either.
The RUU is an .exe file so run it on your computer and it becomes pretty self explanatory. Also thanks to fox2delta for clarifying that.

foX2delta said:
If you want to get ota's you have to be stock, if you attempted down the line to install an ota on a rooted/altered phone its your own stupidity to blame, and many have done it.
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as per dan-fish's post I don't need rooting for installing stock ROM. will i get the OTAs if I do it without rooting? I know I'm being too much conservative,but as I'm out of warranty so I want to be sure before taking the step.

dan-fish said:
You don't need S-OFF or root to flash a RUU. However, it doesn't matter if you do either.
The RUU is an .exe file so run it on your computer and it becomes pretty self explanatory. Also thanks to fox2delta for clarifying that.
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thanks for confirming that I don't need s-off and rooting.my boot menu shows ***LOCKED***. do I need to make it UNLOCKED? if yes then which method? I've seen some alternative way other than HTCDev. as I'm not in warranty,will you suggest to do it from HTCDev?
and btw,same question to you too,if I install stock ROM without rooting then will I get OTA?

S.Nahid said:
thanks for confirming that I don't need s-off and rooting.my boot menu shows ***LOCKED***. do I need to make it UNLOCKED? if yes then which method? I've seen some alternative way other than HTCDev. as I'm not in warranty,will you suggest to do it from HTCDev?
and btw,same question to you too,if I install stock ROM without rooting then will I get OTA?
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If you're using the RUU then you should get OTA's and you'll want to keep your bootloader locked.
You can also go down the custom ROM road but i'm not sure about functionality with indian font.

[Q] One S Dev Phone with root issues

So I bought a One S from craigslist about 2 weeks ago. The guy said it was a dev phone. At the top on the case is a tag of numbers and letters printed on the phone. When I first boot the phone it has a HTC splash screen along with the text
"This build is for development purposes only. Do not distribute outside of HTC without HTC's permission. Failure to comply may lead to legal action."
Booting into the bootloader I get this:
*** LOCKED ***
VLE XC SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-11111111
HBOOT-0.90.0000
RADIO-0.14.31.22_2
OpenDSP-v10.1.0.31.0221
eMMC-boot
Feb 21 2012,14:27:31
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
Also it came with CWM 5.8.1.5 already installed. I tried to use Hasoon's tool to install a more recent CWM but it wouldn't work.
I tried to unlock the bootloader using the htcdev site and token and that didn't work.
I was able to flash it with the UTB ROM using the existing CWM and it works but I cannot gain root access even though supersu is installed and I add apps to its list.
Any ideas on how to get root access?

Looking at your HBOOT version it seems like the device is on early software. You're already S-OFF, so you can try flashing the official TMO release ROM and follow the guides on XDA to root.

hammondnav said:
Looking at your HBOOT version it seems like the device is on early software. You're already S-OFF, so you can try flashing the official TMO release ROM and follow the guides on XDA to root.
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I don't see the official release. There is a thread here that says T-Mobile USA Complete Rom but there's no link to the actual ROM.

I thought reselling of these phones can land u into trouble ?
I mean the development phones

what about busybox? there's an app to install that if you don't have it
Sent from my Kindle Fire using xda premium

dude thats awesome
post us some pictures of the phone and the HBOOT menu
If you are S-OFF and supercid, the possibilities are endless... flash an ruu, that should bring you upto date with the latest firmware and software..

azzledazzle said:
dude thats awesome
post us some pictures of the phone and the HBOOT menu
If you are S-OFF and supercid, the possibilities are endless... flash an ruu, that should bring you upto date with the latest firmware and software..
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it wont let me post my photo album because i am still new so i am pm'ing you the link. what are some things i can do with this phone? i'm still a noob but a quick learner. so far i've only flashed a couple of roms. currently using black dragon's. still haven't gotten root access though.

dannyy2200 said:
it wont let me post my photo album because i am still new so i am pm'ing you the link. what are some things i can do with this phone? i'm still a noob but a quick learner. so far i've only flashed a couple of roms. currently using black dragon's. still haven't gotten root access though.
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You could talk to the devs in the development section (as soon as you have your 10 posts) und help them to get s-off with providing informations maybe.

yeah man that would be a great idea, PM some and see if you can help them as for getting the bootloader unlocked, Unless HTCdev isnt working, there isnt much else yet.
why does it not work ? what errors does it give ?

hmm seems that I'm lacking some knowledge ^^
Is there any necessesity for unlocking the bootlaoder if the device already has s-off? Thouht that s-off would mean no security and full system access.

S-OFF means the NAND partition is writeable, When its S-ON this partition is locked (Security ON ), so with S-OFF we can customise even further, Flashing Radio.IMGs and lots more,
With unlocked bootloader we can do things like install a recovery and flash Root.
the perfect scenario would to have S-OFF AND Unlocked Bootloader.

azzledazzle said:
S-OFF means the NAND partition is writeable, When its S-ON this partition is locked (Security ON ), so with S-OFF we can customise even further, Flashing Radio.IMGs and lots more,
With unlocked bootloader we can do things like install a recovery and flash Root.
the perfect scenario would to have S-OFF AND Unlocked Bootloader.
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Ah alright, I thought S-OFF would already allow to flash root.

nope usually when using an S-OFF tool, such as revolutionary, It will unlock bootloader at the same time..
surely theres someone out there can can do something really awesome with this developer phone !!

azzledazzle said:
yeah man that would be a great idea, PM some and see if you can help them as for getting the bootloader unlocked, Unless HTCdev isnt working, there isnt much else yet.
why does it not work ? what errors does it give ?
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well it doesn't give me any errors, and says unlock successful, and just acts as if it went ahead and unlocked, but when i boot into the loader it still says locked. weird.

hmmmm..
maybe theres a command you can use in adb ? Im not sure..
I know the command to relock is ''fastboot oem lock'' maybe ''fastboot oem unlock'' might do something lol.
i have no idea as with most things in my life

[Q] Root Help HTC Sensation w/ Stock ICS

Firstly I declare myself a noob for asking this but I want to be sure of what im doing before I do it.
Basically I want to run a patcher for a perticullar program on my phone however it needs root access to run.
Now my noob question is, what exactly do I need to do (is it just S-Off?) and can somebody send me a link with instructions on how to do this for my device.
I have a stock Sensation Z710e running ICS via OTA download on O2 (UK)
Android Version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense Version: 3.6
Software Version: 3.32.206.12
Any other info needed for definative answer just ask and i shall provide.
Thanks in advance for your help.

White-Ghost said:
Firstly I declare myself a noob for asking this but I want to be sure of what im doing before I do it.
Basically I want to run a patcher for a perticullar program on my phone however it needs root access to run.
Now my noob question is, what exactly do I need to do (is it just S-Off?) and can somebody send me a link with instructions on how to do this for my device.
I have a stock Sensation Z710e running ICS via OTA download on O2 (UK)
Android Version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense Version: 3.6
Software Version: 3.32.206.12
Any other info needed for definative answer just ask and i shall provide.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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two ways for you to get root
1.SOFF then one click root ..guide link in my signature
or easy way ..but probable (very slim) void of warranty
2. HTCdev unlock (chk this site unlock bootloader)
and the same one click root (guide in my signature)

You cannot gain s-off the normal way, kong story. You news to unlock bootloader via HTC devlock. This because u have ics stock, and therefore hboot version 1.27000. Them root and Them you van s-off via juponut...... something Luke that. Search and u will find.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA

Hey Ruus77,
Pls note that you don't longer need to use HTCDEV unlock to get Soff.
the Juopunutbear has been updated. Just need to follow the tutorial on Ganeshp signature.
Rgards

ypsmav said:
Hey Ruus77,
Pls note that you don't longer need to use HTCDEV unlock to get Soff.
the Juopunutbear has been updated. Just need to follow the tutorial on Ganeshp signature.
Rgards
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Yes sorry I noticed just after post. Great news I am on the other hand now forced to wire trick since I HTCDEV unlocked my phone half a day before noticing the other way.
Regards and thanked

ganeshp said:
two ways for you to get root
1.SOFF then one click root ..guide link in my signature
or easy way ..but probable (very slim) void of warranty
2. HTCdev unlock (chk this site unlock bootloader)
and the same one click root (guide in my signature)
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Thanks for that, worked a treat.
Just a few quick questions:
1. When i boot up holding the volume down key it says S-Off however it still says locked at the top. I have managed to run the patch that needed root access so i'm guessing the phone is rooted fine.
2. Would it saying locked at the top pose a problem if i wanted to run a custom rom in the future and
3. Could i run a rom for the Sensation XL i.e overclocked processor and beats audio on my sensationand if so where would i find the rom?
Thanks Again

White-Ghost said:
Thanks for that, worked a treat.
Just a few quick questions:
1. When i boot up holding the volume down key it says S-Off however it still says locked at the top. I have managed to run the patch that needed root access so i'm guessing the phone is rooted fine.
2. Would it saying locked at the top pose a problem if i wanted to run a custom rom in the future and
3. Could i run a rom for the Sensation XL i.e overclocked processor and beats audio on my sensationand if so where would i find the rom?
Thanks Again
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2. you can change the locked bootloader to juopunutbear HBOOT..it helps or makes your process simplified for flashing custom roms
you can use the KGS tool (EDIT 3) in my guide for flashing the juopunubear hboot
3.Almost all roms comes with beats audio and heck you can over clock your processor
first start with ARHD..as it has pre guided guide on how to flash it
just follow the below guide post #2 (only post #2 ...don't worry of firmware ..you've already got what is needed ) to flash custom recovery and then ARHD (read the guide to the letter)
FLASH ARHD XE ROM
PS: there is a way to say thanks in xda

Need Advice on Pre or Post ICS Upgrade Rooting

Folks,
I have a spare TMo Sensation 4G which I've been treating like a son-in-law for the past 6 months in favor of a first a Nexus S and now a GNex. Here is the relevant info on the Sensation. It is TMo US stock GB, unrooted, S-On, SIM unlocked. Keep in mind that the last HTC I wrestled with about rooting was a G1. Since then I've stuck mostly to Samsungz.
OS: 2.3.4
Android: 2.3.4
Sense: 3.0
Software #: 1.50.531.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.13-g9cd440e, [email protected]#1
Baseband Version: 10.56.9035.00U_10.14:9035.01_M
Build Number: 1.50.531.1 CL125597 release-keys
BOOTLOADER: LOCKED
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
I have waded through tinky1's sticky above http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443587.
It appears that the OTA ICS installs a newer bootloader which cannot be unlocked using the older Revolutionary method given here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300. I am hesitant/skeptical about using the more recent Juonopeter [sic] method.
Any suggestions as to which method of rooting is easier as I believe it does require S-Off in both cases and/or unlocked bootloader. Any advice (even links pointing to such discussion) will be appreciated.
Did I show my [Noob] New User colors?
P.S. Has anyone tried supercurio's Voodoo OTA rootkeeper http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517 on the Sensation?

fham said:
Folks,
I have a spare TMo Sensation 4G which I've been treating like a son-in-law for the past 6 months in favor of a first a Nexus S and now a GNex. Here is the relevant info on the Sensation. It is TMo US stock GB, unrooted, S-On, SIM unlocked. Keep in mind that the last HTC I wrestled with about rooting was a G1. Since then I've stuck mostly to Samsungz.
OS: 2.3.4
Android: 2.3.4
Sense: 3.0
Software #: 1.50.531.1
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.13-g9cd440e, [email protected]#1
Baseband Version: 10.56.9035.00U_10.14:9035.01_M
Build Number: 1.50.531.1 CL125597 release-keys
BOOTLOADER: LOCKED
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
I have waded through tinky1's sticky above http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443587.
It appears that the OTA ICS installs a newer bootloader which cannot be unlocked using the older Revolutionary method given here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300. I am hesitant/skeptical about using the more recent Juonopeter [sic] method.
Any suggestions as to which method of rooting is easier as I believe it does require S-Off in both cases and/or unlocked bootloader. Any advice (even links pointing to such discussion) will be appreciated.
Did I show my [Noob] New User colors?
P.S. Has anyone tried supercurio's Voodoo OTA rootkeeper http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241517 on the Sensation?
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2 options.
1. Use HTCDev official unlock, which unlocks /system partition so you can flash ROMs, but cannot flash firmware if any newer one comes out, unless it's an ruu with your cid. You also have to either manually flash boot.img after every flash, or specifically use smartflash in 4EXT.
2. Use Juopo, get s-off and flash what you want, when you want without any restrictions. I personally haven't seen anyone brick their Senny while using Juopo, you just have to follow the guide.
3. Whoa, hold on. I think revolutionary works with 1.18 hboot! You might have to temp root it first though. Can be done with AIO KGS1992 tool iirc.
All the guides you might need are in post no2 in HELP THREAD above.

Thanks tinky for that rapid response.

I can confirm that the revolutionary method works on 1.18.0000 hboot (its the GB Sensation XE hboot version).
Also this might be worth taking a look at
Edit: Above link is Perm root only so it wont S-OFF the device but tbh the revolutionary.io method is very easy to do so I'd recommend the revolutionary method anyway