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[Info] After Revolutionary: install Clockworkmod, root & more

To install Clockworkmod after Revolutionary
Get fastboot and adb tool for windows here:
Get Fastboot and adb for linux here:
Obtain clockworkmod recovery:
HTC MT4GS/Mytouch 4G S cwm-4.0.0.8-doubleshot.img
md5 : 6bc6a7967c9b6dd2c506dd28d6cfc745
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HTC Desire CDMA cwm-4.0.1.4-bravoc.img
md5 : 70f3d02c22bd4b7f284d248a74965b7d
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HTC Desire/Bravo cwm-4.0.1.4-bravo.img
md5 : 1649c6f3f439606501ba0b0b95a2d53b
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HTC Wildfire/Buzz cwm-4.0.1.4-buzz.img
md5 : 5ec1cf7a4185f976daf96a8ec1df3638
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HTC View/Express cwm-4.0.1.4-express.img
md5 : 68492b493ad86c3f0ab9a438de3896fb
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HTC Flyer cwm-4.0.1.4-flyer.img
md5 : 81ed3f6ace4ccdd4529ebe431901a709
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HTC Aria/Gratia/Liberty cwm-4.0.1.4-liberty.img:
md5 : a7f98114709a2ce211fcf37d157f4b1
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HTC Thunderbolt/Mecha cwm-4.0.1.4-mecha.img
md5 : 7990c4d2a5967c0e2c694ba75a65b99d
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HTC Sensation/Pyramid cwm-4.0.1.4-pyramid.img
md5 : b38fb68aaf0ca2365a0bd434bef1b720
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HTC Desire S/Saga cwm-4.0.1.4-saga.img
md5 : b5f0ec24e0cccd9840331988d0888861
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HTC Evo 3D CMDA/Shooter cwm-4.0.1.4-shooter.img
md5 : 296b356378f70d963081ad07a1507ff0
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HTC Evo 3D/Shooteru shooteru.img
md5 : 09b2a180725084d1f46d9317d33a2cd3
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HTC Evo 4G/Supersonic cwm-4.0.1.4-supersonic.img
md5 : 2c3938809ec33fae80db45add89d0ceb
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HTC Incredible S/Vivo cwm-4.0.1.4-vivo.img
md5 : a556a81054cd8cfe623eed5f4b8e518b
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HTC Incredible 2/Vivow cwm-4.0.1.4-vivow.img
md5 : c89009d8c89d0b700a22192b4c0ba8cd
Move the recovery.img above to the same directory/folder/map as fastboot and navigate there with an open cmd prompt (WIN) or terminal (LINUX).
Put the phone is Fastboot USB mode (HINT: Android is not up and running - access it from your hboot screen - see how below)
fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img <<< from a command line (use root for Linux- sudo ./fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img)
Clockworkmod includes a backup utility (also known as nandroid backups).
It's a good idea to do backups before installing new roms or modifying a current one.
To do backups:
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select backup and restore
Select backup
To restore a backup:
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select backup and restore
Select backup
To root:
Copy su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip to your sdcard root
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back
Then reboot.
You're rooted!
How to start Clockworkmod:
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start. Navigate to recovery with the vol down button. Press power to select and enter recovery.
How to start Fastboot USB mode:
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start.
Wait for sdcard scan to complete.
Plug in USB cord connected to the computer
Press power ONCE and Fastboot USB mode starts
Flashing custom roms is much like flashing the root files above. Follow the flashing instructions for the custom ROM you select if you choose to do so. NOTE: You do NOT need to root to flash a custom, rooted ROM.
Q&A
cmaricque said:
i did the command for linux and i get waiting for device. not sure what im doing wrong i had no problems running the alpharevx s-off tool
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Try it as root for Linux.
sudo ./fastboot <yadda>
If you are in windows, you need to install the correct drivers. The drivers are in HTC sync. Get the correct version sync for your phone from the HTC support site, install it, then de-install it, leaving just the drivers.

thanks
10 char

fixed the problem myself!

I am stuck at step 3, it says waiting on device when flashing the recovery. Developer USB is enabled on my android, what am I doing wrong? I also tried to boot in to bootloader and have it connected with USB but nothing happened.
Edit: I just need to select Fastboot then it installed the recovery. I am now in the Clock work recovery but anything I select shows the tophat and does nothing, I can go back to the menu though.
I need to do more research on Clockwork I guess
Edit again: Pressing the scrollbutton on the wildfire did the trick, sorry about noobing this thread, hopefully this will help other noobs

attn1 said:
fastboot flash recovery <recovery.img>
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Can u please explain this step with fastboot?

ilDuceo said:
Can u please explain this step with fastboot?
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http://tinyurl.com/63f9wl8
In short,
Download the fastboot utility linked in post #1 for your OS.
If you are using Windows (boo) download and install the HTC Android USB Driver for Microsoft PC from the bottom of this page.
Run the command as appropriate for your OS;
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img (windows)
./fastboot-mac recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img (mac x86)
./fastboot recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img (linux)

Nice! Thank you very much. S-Off'ed and Clockwork installed .

attn1 said:
http://tinyurl.com/63f9wl8
In short,
Download the fastboot utility linked in post #1 for your OS.
If you are using Windows (boo) download and install the HTC Android USB Driver for Microsoft PC from the bottom of this page.
Run the command as appropriate for your OS;
fastboot flash recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img (windows)
./fastboot-mac recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img (mac x86)
./fastboot recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img (linux)
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i did the command for linux and i get waiting for device. not sure what im doing wrong i had no problems running the alpharevx s-off tool

cmaricque said:
i did the command for linux and i get waiting for device. not sure what im doing wrong i had no problems running the alpharevx s-off tool
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Try it as root for Linux.
sudo ./fastboot <yadda>
If you are in windows, you need to install the correct drivers. The drivers are in HTC sync. Get the correct version sync for your phone from the HTC support site, install it, then de-install it, leaving just the drivers.

im not really linux oriented but i did that.
here my command
sudo ./fastboot flash recovery /home/ubuntu/cwm.img
then i get the responce
< waiting for device >
i kept trying over and over and i feel i got farther but now im getting
sending 'recovery' (3044 KB) . . . FAILED (status malformed (1 bytes))
SORRY FOR ALL THE EDITS....
i got it working. i rebooted my pc and my phone and it worked perfect on the first try. thanks for all your help

so if we flash a stock RUU we will lost s-off right? not complaining cos that will be good for warrenty haha

ugh now i cant boot into recovery, i just get stuck at a htc splash screen. reflashed recovery, even with rom manager many times and nothing. a little searching i found that i could factory reset and format sd card but still nothing. :/ i was getting all excited to finally be rooted!

attn1 said:
To install Clockworkmod after AlpharevX
Get fastboot at the bottom of the page here: http://developer.htc.com/adp.html
Obtain clockworkmod recovery:
HTC Desire Recovery here:
HTC Desire CDMA recovery here:
HTC Liberty Recovery here:
HTC Wildfire Recovery here:
HTC Incredible S recovery here:
fastboot flash recovery <recovery.img>
Clockworkmod includes a backup utility (also known as nandroid backups).
It's a good idea to do backups before installing new roms or modifying a current one.
To do backups:
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select backup and restore
Select backup
To restore a backup:
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select backup and restore
Select backup
To root:
Copy su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip to your sdcard root
Start clockworkmod recovery (instructions below)
Select "install zip from sdcard"
Then select "Choose zip from sdcard"
Then select "su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip"
Then select "Yes - install su-2.3.6.1-ef-signed.zip" to confirm
Then go back
Then reboot.
You're rooted!
How to start Clockworkmod:
Unplug USB
Turn the device off
Hold volume down button (HOLD IT) and press power
Hboot will start. Navigate to recovery with the vol down button. Press power to select and enter recovery.
Flashing custom roms is much like flashing the root files above. Follow the flashing instructions for the custom ROM you select if you choose to do so. NOTE: You do NOT need to root to flash a custom, rooted ROM.
Q&A
Try it as root for Linux.
sudo ./fastboot <yadda>
If you are in windows, you need to install the correct drivers. The drivers are in HTC sync. Get the correct version sync for your phone from the HTC support site, install it, then de-install it, leaving just the drivers.
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I am a quite advanced linux user, having a first android device - HTC IS.
Still, I have trouble to follow the guide and root my IS. I follows the three steps:
1. Get fastboot at the bottom of the page here: http://developer.htc.com/adp.html
- successfull
2. Obtain clockworkmod recovery:
* HTC Incredible S recovery here:
- successful
3. fastboot flash recovery /path/to/recovery.img
- failed: I get tyhe message "< waiting for device >".
Can anyone please write his succesfull experience in full details (for a Linux user, for example). This would be very much helpfull.
Thanks.
ps: congrats to talented developers who made possible rooting htc is

cmaricque I suggest viewing the post by locutus2000, first edit solved my stuck on htc splash screen when entering recovery issue, second edit solved my next issue as well.

cazafka said:
cmaricque I suggest viewing the post by locutus2000, first edit solved my stuck on htc splash screen when entering recovery issue, second edit solved my next issue as well.
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still nothing here :/

I've downloaded all the necessary files, but I think I need a noob step by step guide. I'm using a Mac.

i did it and when i want to do backup or anything in clockword menu there is this HAT screen with orange arrow and i am waiting and nothing happens.on wildfire, and windows version alpharevx today, i have s off, installed rwecovery and when i enter menu whatever power off or backup in clockword mod and press power button to enter it, nothing happens, only black screen with hat on center and orange arrow. why ?

rooten and clockworkmod
i dont know how i do that with fastboot can you help me pleas?

i used superoneclick..worked like a charm..thankyou guys

binxy said:
i used superoneclick..worked like a charm..thankyou guys
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Does superoneclick work on the Incredible S?

Can someone walk me through what's needed to root/recovery/custom ROM with 2.00.0002?

I've been searching around for hours now trying to work this is and, as always happens here, the information is a mess and disparate.
Is anyone able to link me a good walkthrough to do this? I'm not new to rooting terminology generally but I am totally new to the Desire S.
HBOOT is as above, S-ON, 2.3.5.
Thanks.

There is a nice thread for beginners and others in the general section. Also there is an INDEX thread in the Development section. All the info you need is there. Only some info that you may not find explained in this guides:
currently there are 2 ways to achieve what you need:
1) unlock with htcdev.com (but stays S-ON)
2) S-OFF with the Revolutionary tool (only older bootloader supported - 0.98.0000 and 0.98.0002)
Option 1 will give you the ability to flash custom recoveries, kernels and ROMs. The cons of this way are as follows: you are officially agree with HTC that you are voiding your warranty. The kernel has to be flashed via fastboot or in other words you need a PC each time you want to flash a new ROM. Going this way also means that you cannot change your radio and bootloader to another version (not that there is a reason to do so...).
Option 2 will give you a completely unlocked device with the ability to flash anything you want on it, but to get it you have to downgrade your system to a supported by Revolutionary exploit. And the need to flash the kernel separately is not present here (IMO it is the main advantage)
I hope the above is clear enough and after making the decision of which will be your method the detailed steps can be found in the guides I have mentioned in the beginning.
Good luck

amidabuddha said:
There is a nice thread for beginners and others in the general section. Also there is an INDEX thread in the Development section. All the info you need is there. Only some info that you may not find explained in this guides:
currently there are 2 ways to achieve what you need:
1) unlock with htcdev.com (but stays S-ON)
2) S-OFF with the Revolutionary tool (only older bootloader supported - 0.98.0000 and 0.98.0002)
Option 1 will give you the ability to flash custom recoveries, kernels and ROMs. The cons of this way are as follows: you are officially agree with HTC that you are voiding your warranty. The kernel has to be flashed via fastboot or in other words you need a PC each time you want to flash a new ROM. Going this way also means that you cannot change your radio and bootloader to another version (not that there is a reason to do so...).
Option 2 will give you a completely unlocked device with the ability to flash anything you want on it, but to get it you have to downgrade your system to a supported by Revolutionary exploit. And the need to flash the kernel separately is not present here (IMO it is the main advantage)
I hope the above is clear enough and after making the decision of which will be your method the detailed steps can be found in the guides I have mentioned in the beginning.
Good luck
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My main problem now is that I can't get ADB/HTC Drivers to work on this computer. I keep getting device not found.
So I can't perform the required steps in the guides for HBOOT downgrades :/

Have you installed the HTC sync product as that usually installs the required HTC driver
Sywepd form my DsereiS

Is abd debugging on?
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium (nah I dun earn enuf to buy premium)

rain987 said:
Is abd debugging on?
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USB debugging option must be on
You'll find this in
GB
Settings applications development (from memory)
ICS
From settings development
Sywepd form my DsereiS

Debugging is on and I have installed HTC Sync several times (with AV and UAC off for good measure) plus used the stand alone installed from unrevoked and it still will not find the device.

G8D said:
Debugging is on and I have installed HTC Sync several times (with AV and UAC off for good measure) plus used the stand alone installed from unrevoked and it still will not find the device.
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Please post a screenshot of your cmd after typing "adb devices"
Sent from my HTC Desire S

adb root is needed ?
Sent from my Desire S

No most probably he has some permission issues
Sent from my Desire S

I've installed Wubi and am now trying, poorly, to install ADK/JDK for it. I'm hoping this will allow me to see the device.
I have a screenshot of what windows says, I'll upload it when off Ubuntu.

Most of the guides are for Windows, you can still do everything under Linux, but you have to search more. There is a link for Ubuntu adb setup in the guide in my signature, check it
Sent from my HTC Desire S

I've got it set up now on Ubuntu. The issue now is that the phone won't go into USB debugging mode. It just doesn't. I need it to do so to give permissions to ADB and to use ADB commands in general.
It's set to go into that mode in settings but just won't, any ideas?
For reference: ./adb devices see my phone when connect (ZTE Blade), albeit without permissions.
EDIT: also, probably unrelated, the HTC GPS goes haywire all the time. Opening itself without prompt and interrupting everything. It does it every time USB is plugged in too.
EDIT 2: also maybe unrelated but the phone cannot turn off.. holding the power button simply turns the screen off.
Edits may not be relevant but you can see why I'm so desperate to root this phone.
EDIT3: I managed to get the 8 digitis required for the device thanks to going into Fastboot via the bootloader but ADB still won't find it.
I am following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921169
The main issue does seem to be the phone refusing USB debugging mode :/

This sounds like a real mess. I would suggest another approach. Since fastboot is working you can check your main version and use a RUU. And your phone will be like new again
Sent from my HTC Desire S

Had unlocked bootloader through htc dev, but i still have to manually flash roms, i am looking for easy method to get S-off on 2.00.002.

zenilshroff said:
Had unlocked bootloader through htc dev, but i still have to manually flash roms, i am looking for easy method to get S-off on 2.00.002.
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There are exactly 3 downgrade tutorials in the index thread about that
Sent from my HTC Desire S

For rooting my device i found this step. I have read a lot and have adjusted this steps to my needs... Maybe you or someone else can make profit off it.
1. to not avoid warrancy ( Dont use htcdev unlock!)
2. download adb tools http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
3. install htc sync for drivers then disable/uninstall htc sync. (windows)
4. check your phone software and hboot version on boot menu (GUIDE LINK)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
5. downgrade to oldest RUU with hboot 0.90.xxx something if don’t want use htcdev unlock
1.28.401.1 RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.080 5U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed.exe
above ruu is only fore unbranded europe phones... YOU may need a different one!!!!!!!!!!!
6. to do this it depends on software on phone.
if its new like 2.11.xx-> use tacoroot guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
if its older like 2.10.xx use the zergrush guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331&highlight=zergrush (deze heb ik moeten gebruiken)
7. use revolutionary guide to S-Off And root ( this is possible only in oldest version of original RUU).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
http://revolutionary.io/
8Update hboot naar eng hboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
9. install 4ext recovery touch. do your backups.
We're going to install EXT4 recovery. But first download ''4EXT_Recovery_v2.2.7_RC5.zip'' and extract the recovery.img file to the folder where you installed fastboot and adb. If you followed the tutorial in step 1 the folder will be ''C:\android-tools''
Now make sure Fast Boot is turned off on your phone. Go to ''Settings > Power > Fast Boot'' to turn it off. Unplug your phone from your computer, it's time to turn of your phone and boot into your bootloader.
Press Volume Down Button and Power Button at the same time to boot into recovery. Now connect your phone to your computer and select fastboot.
(Power button to select, Volume Down/Up to navigate)
Go to start->run-> type cmd and press enter. A command prompt will now appear.
Type:
cd c:\android-tools [press enter]
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img [press enter]
EXT4 recovery is now installed on your phone. Turn off your phone in bootloader menu.
EXT 4 later updaten naar: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377745
10. download preferrable custom rom. Copy it to SDCARD root.
11. Flash custom rom. ( GUIDE LINK )
How To: Flash Custom ROMs using Recovery (Method 1)
(You can use your default recovery from Revolutionary tool but I recommend using 4EXTRecovery)
1. Copy your custom ROM "zip" file to your SD card (Root directory).
2. Turn off your phone.
3. Turn on your phone by holding the power button and the volume down button together.
4. Once you see the white screen, choose "Recovery"
5. Make a full wipe/format and clear all cache.
6. Choose "install from sdcard/zip file" and then choose your Custom ROM zip file from your SD card to flash your Custom ROM.
Optional: If you want to use 4EXTRecovery, just flash it like you are flashing your custom ROM(Step 6). Just do it before you flash your new ROM.
.
12. Enjoy and have a beer!
-when using Win7 you can start CMD in specific folder (avoid 5-10 cd's or long/path/to/folder) by holding shift+right click/open command window here)

amidabuddha said:
This sounds like a real mess. I would suggest another approach. Since fastboot is working you can check your main version and use a RUU. And your phone will be like new again
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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How would I do this? Would this revert the HBOOT also?
Build number is 2.10.401.8 CL1536318. Phone seems unbranded. No bloatware or branded boot screen anyway.

G8D said:
How would I do this? Would this revert the HBOOT also?
Build number is 2.10.401.8 CL1536318. Phone seems unbranded. No bloatware or branded boot screen anyway.
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It will be like you just bought it (and the hboot version will be the same as now). It will erase your data and apps so better make a Google sync and some backups.
Then reboot the phone to bootloader: power it off completely, then hold Volume down and press power. Still holding the Volume Down button release the Power button after several seconds.
When in the bootloader connect it to PC and make sure that you see FASTBOOT USB written on the phone screen.
Then open command prompt (you said that fastboot is working so I assume you know hot to use it) and type:
Code:
[B]fastboot devices[/B] - [I]your serial number should appear[/I]
[B]fastboot getvar version-main[/B] - [I]the output [B]should [/B]be 2.10.401.8[/I]
[B]fastboot getvar cidnum[/B] - [I]the output [B]must [/B]be one of these: HTC__001, HTC__E11, HTC__032, HTC__203, HTC__Y13, HTC__102, HTC__405, HTC__N34, HTC__304, HTC__A07, HTC__016[/I]
IF the you have the right output download RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe
Run it in Windows while your phone is connected in FASTBOOT USB mode as described above.
After RUU finishes your phone should be completely stock and if your problems are software based they should be gone.
IMPORTANT: the above is valid if you did not attempted to unlock the phone via htcdev.com or flash any RUU or other stuff. If you did then some additional steps may be required
Good luck

The problems persisted through the reflash :/
It did go into debug mode ONCE earlier today before I flashed it but it was short lived (and the laptop overheated and shutdown so the connection was lost :/

nood guide for rooting?

sorry for this noob question ) i've been searching threads here regarding on rooting, but i dont have any idea how to start with all those terms that is new to me xD
so do you guys have like a noob guide for rooting? i have HTC Desire S, Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.0.
Lookin' forward for some answers, I would be grateful~ Thanks!

Maybe
[GUIDE] Rooting the official Desire S 2.3.5 ROM

bisakor said:
sorry for this noob question ) i've been searching threads here regarding on rooting, but i dont have any idea how to start with all those terms that is new to me xD
so do you guys have like a noob guide for rooting? i have HTC Desire S, Android 2.3.5, Sense 3.0.
Lookin' forward for some answers, I would be grateful~ Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...omplete Tutorial for the Beginners and Others
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho.../RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...T4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002

I found a list and changed it to my needs. It give you a way to do it... But remember, this was my way... You may need to do things different... So Read, Read, and again READ!!!!!
1. to not avoid warrancy ( Dont use htcdev unlock!)
2. download adb tools http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
3. install htc sync for drivers then disable/uninstall htc sync. (windows)
4. check your phone software and hboot version on boot menu (GUIDE LINK)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
5. downgrade to oldest RUU with hboot 0.90.xxx something if don’t want use htcdev unlock
1.28.401.1 RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.080 5U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed.exe
YOU MAY NEED A DIFFERENT RUU!!!!!
6. to do this it depends on software on phone.
if its new like 2.11.xx-> use tacoroot guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
if its older like 2.10.xx use the zergrush guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331&highlight=zergrush (deze heb ik moeten gebruiken)
7. use revolutionary guide to S-Off And root ( this is possible only in oldest version of original RUU).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
http://revolutionary.io/
8Update hboot naar eng hboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
9. install 4ext recovery touch. do your backups.
We're going to install EXT4 recovery. But first download ''4EXT_Recovery_v2.2.7_RC5.zip'' and extract the recovery.img file to the folder where you installed fastboot and adb. If you followed the tutorial in step 1 the folder will be ''C:\android-tools''
Now make sure Fast Boot is turned off on your phone. Go to ''Settings > Power > Fast Boot'' to turn it off. Unplug your phone from your computer, it's time to turn of your phone and boot into your bootloader.
Press Volume Down Button and Power Button at the same time to boot into recovery. Now connect your phone to your computer and select fastboot.
(Power button to select, Volume Down/Up to navigate)
Go to start->run-> type cmd and press enter. A command prompt will now appear.
Type:
cd c:\android-tools [press enter]
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img [press enter]
EXT4 recovery is now installed on your phone. Turn off your phone in bootloader menu.
EXT 4 UPDATE : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377745
10. download preferrable custom rom. Copy it to SDCARD root.
11. Flash custom rom. ( GUIDE LINK )
How To: Flash Custom ROMs using Recovery (Method 1)
(You can use your default recovery from Revolutionary tool but I recommend using 4EXTRecovery)
1. Copy your custom ROM "zip" file to your SD card (Root directory).
2. Turn off your phone.
3. Turn on your phone by holding the power button and the volume down button together.
4. Once you see the white screen, choose "Recovery"
5. Make a full wipe/format and clear all cache.
6. Choose "install from sdcard/zip file" and then choose your Custom ROM zip file from your SD card to flash your Custom ROM.
Optional: If you want to use 4EXTRecovery, just flash it like you are flashing your custom ROM(Step 6). Just do it before you flash your new ROM.
12. Enjoy and have a beer!
-when using Win7 you can start CMD in specific folder (avoid 5-10 cd's or long/path/to/folder) by holding shift+right click/open command window here)

A bit different approach from all the posters above:
If you really read the threads, and the guides you saw aren't understandable to you - then the best guide for rooting is: stay away from rooting.

Jack_R1 said:
A bit different approach from all the posters above:
If you really read the threads, and the guides you saw aren't understandable to you - then the best guide for rooting is: stay away from rooting.
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Can't argue with that statement, saying that most of what I read made sense as I did it

HTC Desire S issue

Hello all,
A friend has a HTC Desire S. He tried to install some stuff on it like new rom, HBOOT, etc. Now the phone can boot only with power and VOL DOWN. I can enter also in recovery but from there I can't install new rom to boot in it. Also HBOOT is ver. 2.00.xx not sure the last digits and there is S-ON also.
Any idea how can I fix it?
Thank you in advance.

Is the recovery CWM or 4EXT? What happens when you try to install a new rom?

If you're S-ON you have to flash the boot.img with fastboot after flashing your ROM :
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Extract it from your ROM zip and put it in the platform-tools folder of the SDK. Go in this folder then Shift+Left click --> open prompt command here
Then write the code above. Of course you need to plug the phone in fastboot mode before doing that :silly:

Hello,
thanks for the answers. I was able to handle this. Mainly the issue was that Windows 8 won't detect the phone at all. I have other computer with Win7 and I made the all the needed there.
Here is what I have used: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
Now everything is working.
Thank you all.

Updated my phone from Gingerbread to Kitkat now stuck on loading screen!?

Hi I had a struggle yesterday because I know nothing about phones so I followed a guide to updating your phone, so I did it through bootloader/recovery and after installing the custom RUU it actually worked, but after loading up on the screen it shows instructions and shows that it's loading the page/phone and i thought maybe it was but it's been like that overnight so is there anyway around this? (I can get on the power off menu with restart etc but thats about it I cant x off the instructions or anything telling me the updates to the phone)

We need more info.
What guide you follow?
Bootloader info?
Hboot?
HTCDev unlock S-ON or revolutionary S-OFF?
What recovery you use?
Did you wiped all except sd?or just installed zip from sd card?
And what RUU you used(post link)?

SKENER said:
We need more info.
What guide you follow?
Bootloader info?
Hboot?
HTCDev unlock S-ON or revolutionary S-OFF?
What recovery you use?
Did you wiped all except sd?or just installed zip from sd card?
And what RUU you used(post link)?
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i'm a noob to all this stuff so i'll link you the guide i followed and ill just post what comes up in bootloader
UNLOCKED
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00. 0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
don't think i can post links as i'm new but i used a guide off this forum called [Guide] How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002 and the custom ROM I used is off this site too the title of the thread is called [ROM] [02-06] Primo-S - v4.1 [HTC One V port] Android 4.0.3 [Kernel 3.0]

I just read about [ROM] [02-06] Primo-S - v4.1 [HTC One V port] Android 4.0.3 [Kernel 3.0] and it works fine on HTC Desire S.
First of all it's rom not RUU. if you want to know difference read tutorials and guides here.
You have HTCDev unlocked bootloader and installed 4ext recovery.My recommendation is to flash new 4ext recovery first(touch one) that I uploaded.
Check MD5 : ADA2A56547EF258638AF94445744583B
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of that zip file.
To do this follow step 3. in [Guide] How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002 just use recovery.img from attachment down here.
And now for your problem.From what I know this is common problem on S-ON HTCDev unlocked phones.
After flashing new rom you have to flash boot.img from fastboot.
First open your PrimoS-v4.1.zip then you will see file boot.img.Extract it to C:\android-tools.Get in boot by holding power button and volume down together.Connect USB and enter fastboot. (fastboot usb)
Go to start->run-> type cmd and press enter. A command prompt will now appear.
(just like step 4 in guide)
Type:
Code:
cd c:\android-tools [press enter]
fastboot devices [press enter]
this show if your phone is connected to computer
if you get nothing you are not connetced
if you get some info like ST9212IJKL then you type
fastboot flash boot boot.img [press enter]
you will see blue loading form in right upper corner of screen
very fast but that mean you flashed boot
When all this done reboot phone and you should get your rom started.Sometimes it takes up to 10min but no more then that.
If you don't get in like this then you have to go to recovery and wipe all except sd and flash rom again and follow step 4 in guide.
Try this then tell what you got.Good luck.

SKENER said:
I just read about [ROM] [02-06] Primo-S - v4.1 [HTC One V port] Android 4.0.3 [Kernel 3.0] and it works fine on HTC Desire S.
First of all it's rom not RUU. if you want to know difference read tutorials and guides here.
You have HTCDev unlocked bootloader and installed 4ext recovery.My recommendation is to flash new 4ext recovery first(touch one) that I uploaded.
of that zip file.
To do this follow step 3. in [Guide] How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002 just use recovery.img from attachment down here.
And now for your problem.From what I know this is common problem on S-ON HTCDev unlocked phones.
After flashing new rom you have to flash boot.img from fastboot.
First open your PrimoS-v4.1.zip then you will see file boot.img.Extract it to C:\android-tools.Get in boot by holding power button and volume down together.Connect USB and enter fastboot. (fastboot usb)
Go to start->run-> type cmd and press enter. A command prompt will now appear.
(just like step 4 in guide)
Type:
Code:
cd c:\android-tools [press enter]
fastboot devices [press enter]
this show if your phone is connected to computer
if you get nothing you are not connetced
if you get some info like ST9212IJKL then you type
fastboot flash boot boot.img [press enter]
you will see blue loading form in right upper corner of screen
very fast but that mean you flashed boot
When all this done reboot phone and you should get your rom started.Sometimes it takes up to 10min but no more then that.
If you don't get in like this then you have to go to recovery and wipe all except sd and flash rom again and follow step 4 in guide.
Try this then tell what you got.Good luck.
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Hi thanks for the reply I did a few things earlier just messing about on recovery mode and it's sorted and it didn't even wipe my phone I still have all my contacts and stuff maybe they were saved on my sd card idk but yh works perfectly now cheers for your time and help.

Hi,
I had the same problem at the beginning as I was unlocked the bootloader with HTCDEV.
If you unlocked the bootloader with HTCDEV, you should flash the boot.img manually with fastboot to get it fixed.
1). Switch off the phone and trun it on to bootloader and go to the fastboot
2). Connect the device to the pc and connect it with fastboot (CMD)
3). extract the custom firmware (.zip) file and find the boot.img file
4). copy it to the location where your fastboot.exe located at (ex: C:\sdk\platform-tools\)
then flash it with
HTML:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Hope this help you
Regards..