a mate has given me his phone to look at as it won't boot.
details are as follows
AlphaRev
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2001.14:58:38
As its S-OFF I'm kinda hopefully that it can be recovered.
The phone will boot into the bootloader but not into recovery and I can't see the device from adb.
Is the next step to install an RUU? How do I know which one to install?
First flash a custom recovery.
Then change the hboot.
Finally use the proper RUU
All details about these 3 steps can be found in the INDEX thread in the Development section.
Good luck
Sent from my HTC Desire S
amidabuddha said:
First flash a custom recovery.
Then change the hboot.
Finally use the proper RUU
All details about these 3 steps can be found in the INDEX thread in the Development section.
Good luck
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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Which hboot should I be installing?
chemist80 said:
Which hboot should I be installing?
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Don't think you need to flash an hboot, just flash a new recovery and install any custom you like from there
RUU cannot overwrite the 6.98.x hboot. It has to be replaced. Try 0.98.2000, there is a thread with instructions in the INDEX. Use the one-click solution
Sent from my HTC Desire S
thanks for your help guys. I'd tried to flash cyanogenmod but the recovery couldn't find the file. reflashed the recovery and pushed the zip to the sdcard again and that worked. he's got now got a working phone
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Hi guys,
I have a problem i followed the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
to S-Off my new HTC Sensation XE from O2 which was succseful and as per the guide i chose N to the option to install Clockwork recovery.
When i then followed the steps to install recovery after it just will not work have tried many different methods including ADB but it just fails to install
after some digging i have discovered that unusually when i loot the bootloader screen it does say that the device is S-off however the pink bar at the top that normally says unlocked is saying locked which is why i am guessing any installs keep failing.
Anyone know how to fix this please, thanks in advance.
You've not fully S-OFF'd it yet...run Revolutionary it again until it asks you to flash CWM. Say yes to it and then you're good to go
Thanks for the reply, i tried that but it now says my device is not supported in revolution
What HBOOT you on now?
EddyOS said:
What HBOOT you on now?
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The info from my HBOOT Screen
***LOCKED*** (in purple)
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.23.0000
RADIO-11.19.3504.29_2
OPENADSP-v01.6.0.2226.00.1227
eMMC-boot
Dec 26 2011,12:14:25
So you've flashed one of the new ICS RUUs?
EddyOS said:
So you've flashed one of the new ICS RUUs?
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I flashed the loader from this guide with the ultimate aim of installing this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14192842&postcount=4
Use the FW here to get a fastboot unlocked HBOOT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Then download the recovery you wish to use and flash it via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
EddyOS said:
Use the FW here to get a fastboot unlocked HBOOT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Then download the recovery you wish to use and flash it via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
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Hi thanks for the advice downloaded the zip and now have open loader many thanks
i was s-off & root my devices using revolutinary tips. now i want to get back s-on in my devices?...
can somebody help me. i was searching all thread in this forum, but i still can`t get back to s-on.
i've tried using android flasher, PG88IMG.zip, adb comand promt, and some other trick in this forum, but i still get nothing...
i also using RUU, but it`s only give back my stock rom, not make s-on my device.
i really need some advice from all master here.
it`s say on boot menu:
-Revolutionary-
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
HBOOT
<VOL UP>
....
...
etc.
@sendietera
Follow section 2 of this post.
Just make sure you use the right RUU after you've flashed the 0.98.2000 hboot.
foX2delta said:
@sendietera
Follow section 2 of this post.
Just make sure you use the right RUU after you've flashed the 0.98.2000 hboot.
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Yes, you can find the right version by using fastboot getvar all
The INFOversion-main and INFOcidnum should guide you to the right RUU.
foX2delta said:
@sendietera
Follow section 2 of this post.
Just make sure you use the right RUU after you've flashed the 0.98.2000 hboot.
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yes, i had follow thats tips, but it`s only make my desire s became original rom, but when i saw on boot screen, it`s still show S-OFF....
I don't know if you already fixed it, but a guy named Desire Fanatics did a video on how to unroot and S-ON. I didn't post 8 posts yet, so i cant link it, but if you search for him on Youtube, you should be able to find the video. It's one of his most recent. Remember to watch the comments, because if i recall correctly, some people had some kind of error show up. I don't think they meant anything though.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1460713
Tapur007 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1460713
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That tutorial works well as long as all you've done is rooted and S-off'ed. But if you've been using Custom ROMs, especially those that are ports from newer HTC phones, the tutorial lacks instructions regarding changing the Misc_version before using the RUU (at least that was the case the last time i checked). That can get you an error and stop the process midway, with a screwed up system. So tread carefully. Remember, you need to address both the CID and the Misc_version before an RUU upgrade is succesfully done.
Hi all,
I just got a new Desire S curtisy of O2 in the uk and noticed the HBOOT of 2.00.0002 which is not listed by the Revolutionary 0.4Pre4.
I was just wondering if there was another way or unless im missing somehing obvious.
Thanks in advance
You need to downgrade and then use revolutionary.
Details in my signature...
Edit: a quick search in the forums would have answered all your doubts...
Swyped from a primed Desire S
Cheers mate, Just found it :/
Man, these capcha's are SO annoying. WHy the hell on every post someone does? It's just annoying!
ANyways, Back on topic, I'm trying download HTCDEV for 'all other supported phones' from here:
http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
The problem is, It doesnt download. ANd when i change it to another option it still does sweet FA.
Is there anywhere else download this, Specificully, the all other phones option?
THanks for help and heres to the next annoying captcha
EDIT: A reboot sorted that problem out. Weird, but fixed
Well, I followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
My phone now says
***UNLOCKED***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Its gone from locked to unlocked but isnt it meant to say S-OFF, not S-ON?
THe main problem though is i've loaded REAPER 2.2 Mod with the 2.21 upgrade but it seems to get stuck on a boot loop while booting up
Any idea's?
SOrry for noob questions, I've never done this myself as i got a friend to do it before. ANd thanks for the help
Dude, you have just unlocked the boot loader.
HTC dev unlock process will not give you S-off, also can cause some warranty issues (don't be disheartened)
Now you need to download a custom recovery and flash it via fastboot.
I would recommend 4ext touch.
Then flash any custom ROM. The guide should have all the details.
Swyped from a primed Desire S
suku_patel_22 said:
Dude, you have just unlocked the boot loader.
HTC dev unlock process will not give you S-off, also can cause some warranty issues (don't be disheartened)
Now you need to download a custom recovery and flash it via fastboot.
I would recommend 4ext touch.
Then flash any custom ROM. The guide should have all the details.
Swyped from a primed Desire S
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I've done that, i used 4EXT_Recovery_v2.2.7_RC5.zip and thats ok. I cleared caches, Changed from 3EXT to 4EXT and then installed REAPER 2.2 then used update 2.2.1 over the top.
So i have 4EXT Recovery installed! I installed the ROM (off SDCARD) with this program and when i reboot it goes into a Boot Loop graphic and stays there.
4EXT Recovery Touch is just a touchscreen version of the one i used no?
fastboot flash boot boot.img
RolF2 said:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
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I've just done that and it works
Seem to find the answer myself after asking but i think i got the jist of this now.
Thanks for the help
Enjoy flashing.
try ICS and sense 4.0 lite. Its awesome.
HTC Desire HD stuck at Hboot
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0027
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Se 7 2011, 19:06:24
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
Note: All buttons are not responding. Please help! Thanks!
1) You're in a wrong forum. This is Desire S, not Desire HD.
2) One of your buttons (VolDown) is stuck. Physically. Fix it.
I tried S-OFF my
unlocked (VIA htcdev)
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.50.24_M
eMMC-boot
CID VODA102 (GERMANY)
Got this RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed.exe and tride to downgrade but no luck for me.
I want to try change HBOOT to 7.00.1002 and radio to 20.76.30.0835U_3831.19.00.110 bc I got FC com.android.phone with Unofficial "Nightly" CM11.0 (all 3 versions-Thanks developers for working on them).From what I see who have this HBOOT and radio they don't have FC like I do.Can I get exact guide sto S-OFF or anything to get this done?
Have you tried this guide?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919
Thank you.With that guide I downgraded my hboot by installing RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed and revolutionary S-OFF.Flashed recorvery 4ext touch 1.0.0.6 RC1 and flashed Unofficial "Nightly" CM11.0 [20140228] by devil-kin and everything works.No FC com.android.phone.I can select 2G or 3G without problem.I will try tomorrow to change hboot to 7.00.1002 and radio to 20.76.30.0835U_3831.19.00.110 but for now CM11 works without problems.
Update: After reboot got FC com.android.phone.Switched to 3G and reboot and works good.Tomorrow will try new hboot and radio.
Success in flashing new hboot and radio.Having some issues with CM11 so I restored CM10.2.
suku_patel_22 said:
You need to downgrade and then use revolutionary.
Details in my signature...
Swyped from a primed Desire S
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Hi, in your signature not details, please tell me how i can downgrade HBOOT
I tried htcdev but my rom version is 2.10.401.8 and not listed on there
Is it now possible to S-OFF a Desire S since the revolutionary site is no longer active ? I can unlock the bootloader via HTCDEV but I'd like to get S-OFF if possible ?
CRJ343 said:
Is it now possible to S-OFF a Desire S since the revolutionary site is no longer active ? I can unlock the bootloader via HTCDEV but I'd like to get S-OFF if possible ?
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According to this thread the URL has changed: http://rev.alpharev.nl/
Implications of running an older HBOOT
Stevolk said:
According to this thread the URL has changed: http://rev.alpharev.nl/
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Maybe a slightly naive question......but I obviously need to downgrade my HBOOT to achieve S-OFF on the phone via the Rev method.
Can I restore my HBOOT version back to 2.00.0002 without running another RUU through it or is there another method.
My MIUI ROM works OK under 2.00.0002 should expect problems if it it runs under an earlier version ?
By Noob:
I tried installing Cyanogen then MUIU and it is stuck at the loading screen. (is it called bootloop?)
This is what hapened:
First I unsuccessfully tried to (HTC One X AIO)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1632553
Next I followed the RUU to unbrick
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425
So, I tried the AIO again. I don't know if I did it correctly.
I backed up the current ROM. I tried Cyanogen. It didn't work (Looping Loading Screen). Restore rom, and tried muiu. Same thing.
Stats
Code:
HTC Sensation 4G
[COLOR="Magenta"]***UNLOCKED***[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Lime"]Pyramid PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012[/COLOR]
[COLOR="Blue"]HBOOT[/COLOR]
[COLOR="DarkOrange"]<VOL UP>
<VOL DOWN>
<POWER>[/COLOR]
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
if you're using CWM, use 4Ext since its easier for S-ON user and flash the rom again with smartflash on
Edit : Most people dont recommend using that One X Tool
How do I CWM to 4Ext; or S-Off? (Sensation 4G)
FreexZx said:
if you're using CWM, use 4Ext since its easier for S-ON user and flash the rom again with smartflash on
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For what I understood, either
Turn S-OFF
or Change to 4Ext
I tried to look for a tutorial for either (noob here) that works for my Sensation 4G, but was unsuccessful. I still need help on how to do this (either).
Thanks
Xoldier 1337 said:
For what I understood, either
Turn S-OFF
or Change to 4Ext
I tried to look for a tutorial for either (noob here) that works for my Sensation 4G, but was unsuccessful. I still need help on how to do this (either).
Thanks
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its up to you if u want to S-Off but i prefer to be S-On because its hard to S-Off with 1.27 Hboot. Just change ur recovery to 4ext and install the rom with Smartflash On
Edit : Follow this tutorial here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
Xoldier 1337 said:
For what I understood, either
Turn S-OFF
or Change to 4Ext
I tried to look for a tutorial for either (noob here) that works for my Sensation 4G, but was unsuccessful. I still need help on how to do this (either).
Thanks
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HI,
To install a ROM with s-on,follow THIS GUIDE
If you want to s-off,go to the link in my signature (A great starting point) Number 2 by ganesh.
I just got my HTC Desire S a week ago and am looking at taking S-OFF and rooting. I want to remove all the unnecessary apps and install root-only apps.
I've read most of the guides and tutorials, so am I correct in saying that all I need to do is S-OFF with Revolutionary and then root with SuperOneClick? (I am not flashing a custom ROM for the time being.)
However, I noticed the following the development index:
ben_pyett said:
It is recommended that after unlocking your device with Revolutionary you install an ENG bootloader, so that you can easily upgrade and downgrade your bootloader if required in the future - not doing so can lead to difficulties.
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I want to root in the safest way possible so I would like to do this, but I couldn't find any guide explaining how to install the ENG Bootloader.
Can anyone help me with some steps explaining how to do this or point me to a thread that does?
Apologies for the noob questions.
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
Sent from my Desire S
miwanr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
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What I need to know is how it's done.
What am I supposed to do with the two attached files?
Again, apologies for the noob questions.
oddoneout said:
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
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For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
There is a simple guide linked to in that thread (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
Is this method flashing an ENG hboot? Will it help to upgrade and downgrade my hboot like in the quote I mentioned in the first post?
HypnoCondor said:
For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
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Yep, but first you have to revolution your device.
There are still two steps in the guide I don't understand (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
onlyankush_s said:
NOW YOU HAVE HBOOT!!! YOU CANT BOOT ANYMORE TO YOU ROM!!! ONLY RECOVERY
Reboot into RECOVERY
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache & Wipe Data/Fatory Reset
Copy PG88IMG and Kernel to sdcard root
Flash PG88IMG.zip in Bootloader
(if you wanna flash this file you should do it before the restore cause the lib.img inside will overwrite your /system/lib content)
Reboot into RECOVERY
Retore you backup using Nandroid Retore
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache
(a full factory reset isn't necessary)
Flash stock kernel provided using Install from sdcard in recovery
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How do I to the steps in bold above?
EDIT: I have completed S-OFF with Revolutionary and rooted with SuperOneClick and the bootloader shows the following:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Is it still necessary to install an ENG bootloader as advised by ben_byett?
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
Forget the the story in the quote because its not compleet.
If you want to learn more about Hboot, Radio, ROM etc and how to flash/install it
read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and if you want more info mostly you can find it in other treats and topics.
It's not necessary to flash a ENG bootloader. Some say that not all busybox and SDK commands
work with SHIP bootloaders. If've run a SHIP bootloader my self and could use all the busybox
and SDK commands.
To place or remove software from the root you need a explorer with root acces. The one I use
is X-plore (play store) its free. First always make an nandroid backup in case!
Good luck
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
Sywepd form my DsereiS
Thanks for the responses.
HypnoCondor said:
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
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SuperOneClick installed Superuser while rooting and I've installed CWM Recovery through ROM Manager
ben_pyett said:
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
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Thanks for this thread - worked perfectly. The bootloader now shows HBOOT-7.00.1002
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
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I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
oddoneout said:
I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
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The risk comes during the processes you have already carried out - getting S-Off and root. Installing a custom ROM now is simple and doesn't really carry any risk at all. Just take a Nandroid backup of your default ROM before doing anything else.
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
oddoneout said:
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
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The normal recommendation is only to flash a new radio if you are having problems with the existing one. Some ROMs do have a "preferred radio" listed, but that is usually because that is the radio that the Dev has tested on.
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
oddoneout said:
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
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Should be fine looking at it. I much prefer 4EXT as a recovery - touch input and everything - but the basic premise is the same. Wipe everything, flash ROM from .zip file, flash correct GApps (if not included), boot, wait, play ...