Ok I can't find where anyone has already asked this so here goes:
Is there a way to root the Sensation WITHOUT getting s-off as I don't want s-off
sounds weird but don't bother asking why I don't want s-off
Links would be much appreciated!
Simply... no. When we first got our phones teamwin had a temp root available before AlphaRev x gave us s-off. But HTC corrected the exploit quickly after that and no one really is deving a temp root anymore because s-off is the way to go. To gain root access you need either a security exploit (freevo by team win, which got corrected an no other has been found) or an unlocked boot loader (AlphaRev, s-off).
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The official HTC method will unlock your bootloader without giving you s-off
http://htcdev.com/bootloader
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OK i stand corrected. I have no experience w the HTC unlock method. But if you still want your warranty I advise against the HTC method. I don't know if they have came straight out and said it voids your warranty, but if you have a problem later I'd bet they'll see you used it and try to BS you.
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Hi all
Is it me, cuz im not seeing the 'desire s' listed on the htcdev.com as an option to unlock the boot loader?
All I want to do is root my stock Rom. Not interested in trying any other roms.
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It's not listed but it works. Just select the bottom option "Other Supported Devices" and follow the procedure
Does this procedure get around s-on also ?
Concerns me why they haven't listed it.
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No, your device will be s-on, but the bootloader will be unlocked. It's almost the same.
I have no clue why they haven't listed it either.....
Can you still root with s-on ?
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After you unlock bootloader via htcdev.com, yes you can
Thanks for your help. One last question, how do you root the installed rom?
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tangerine0072000 said:
Thanks for your help. One last question, how do you root the installed rom?
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Look for SuperOneClick in here, it will easily root your rom
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I unlocked the bootloader via htcdev.com (operation was OKAY).
SuperOneClick 2.2 hangs at step 7.
I'm guessing that you have a hboot 2.00...
When u used HTC.dev to unlock your HTC desire s you need to Install cwm or 4ext and then you can flash any Rom you like.
After flashing your HTC with the new Rom you need to fastboot the boot.img to your device cause your device is not S-off.
An other option would be downgrading. Do a few searches and you will be fine.
Otherwise post back and I'll help you out.
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Link
hi there if you are looking for a full guide on rooting and installing a rom after using htcdev on the desire s just go to this forum here, helped me now im using customs roms changing all the time though cant stay on the same one for long lol get bored
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
Hello,
Thank you for your help.
Yes I have the HBOOT 2.00.002 - Android 2.3.5
In the post : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496
"dtronics" suggests 2 operations to do for s-offing for the Desire S :
1 - unlocking the bootloader (htcdev.com)
2 - using SuperOneClick 2.2
The second treatment hangs at 7th step.
Without downgrading the hboot (2.00.002):
If you have a link to a simple and complete documentation to doing s-OFF.
Thank you
Dos bootloader unlock deletes all personal apps, contacts, files or not?
Superoneclick 2.3.3 roots desire s?
Thx for help
D_Saint
tangerine0072000 said:
Hi all
Is it me, cuz im not seeing the 'desire s' listed on the htcdev.com as an option to unlock the boot loader?
All I want to do is root my stock Rom. Not interested in trying any other roms.
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It's not listed but it works.
you can do it.
D_Saint said:
Dos bootloader unlock deletes all personal apps, contacts, files or not?
Superoneclick 2.3.3 roots desire s?
Thx for help
D_Saint
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I unlock bootloader and root, install recovery, then it deletes all contacts and file in internal storage, not delete file in sd card
In the drop down list choose other supported phones
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What's better to do if I want to flash roms, htcdev unlock or S-OFF? I mean, do I have to do both, or just one, and what's better?
And what should I use, EXT4 recovery or ClockworkMod Recovery? Tnx
I would choose downgrading if necessary and S-OFF. The main disadvantages of the htcdev method are the loose of warranty and the need to flash manually the boot image every time you change the rom.
I personally like 4ext but CWM is also very good.
Next time you need some info gry to search the forum, this things were allready discussed.
As a mather of fact i don't think there's a thing left undiscussed in here.
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Do I need to S-OFF my phone? Because when I saw a tutorial to root my phone, it was a S-OFF phone.. My phone is HTC Rhyme, please help
i hope one help you
I think you can be s-on...
Try this link to unlock bootloader
htcdev.com/bootloader
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You don't need to be S-OFF to root your phone. Those are 2 different things.
I rooted my HTC Desire a year ago, and just today decided to S-OFF.
I used unrevoked method, but nowadays you might be better served with Revolutionary.
thylux said:
You don't need to be S-OFF to root your phone. Those are 2 different things.
I rooted my HTC Desire a year ago, and just today decided to S-OFF.
I used unrevoked method, but nowadays you might be better served with Revolutionary.
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alright.. thanks yo
Hi
I want to root me device.
I have ICS hboot 1.27.
I can go with htcdev bootloader unlock, the only thing that Im worried about is warranty. If the device will have a hardware defact, htc will repair it under warranty?
I can also go with the wire trick and s-off, but Im worried about the whole process.
Please advise.
Best regards
Uri
Once you unlock the bootloader with htcdev you will lose waranty.
About the wire trick a lot of people have done it successfully
But you can always return your device into completely situation by using ruu.exe for waranty purposes
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Go slow and take it step by step...you'll be fine. After a year or so, I have never had much faith in my warranty anyway.
Hi
Do u mean the method of the wire-trick with no htcdev?
TNX
Uri
Hi, I just wanted to say I think you will be very happy once your device is rooted and have a custom rom. It made such a great difference in my device! Before rooting I was getting a lot of freezing and reboots, after rooting that's all gone. It keeps my device fresh and alive not to mention all the customization that you will be able to do with s off and rooting! Don't worry take it slow, follow there guides and you will be good to go. Best wishes
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Hi
I want to root me device.
I have ICS hboot 1.27.
I can go with htcdev bootloader unlock, the only thing that Im worried about is warranty. If the device will have a hardware defact, htc will repair it under warranty?
I can also go with the wire trick and s-off, but Im worried about the whole process.
Please advise.
Best regards
Uri
Don't worry mate go ahead...
If u worried about warranty den there is method for s off without HTC dev unlocked...
But u need to accurate when doing wire trick
And for warranty purpose u need to s on again , but worry not , u can s on by flashing RUU and some fastboot command
Stock Rom on HTC sensation is crappy.
Lot of stable Rom available in dev section .. worth to try
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