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I was wondering how you would install a custom rom to my ds with the following:
Hboot 2.00.0002 unlocked bootloader with htvdev s on and not rooted.
Thanks in advance
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

Install a custom recovery, i.e. clockworkmod, see here under section 1, step 2.

do I have to be rooted?
EDIT: I can't s-off my hboot version is there any way to downgrade?

The suggested guide will still work.
If you want to downgrade, there are two threads here (look for them) already for that. Get shell root, then change the misc version then install the RUU.

can you please give me the link to the thread? and what are chances of bricking if I downgrade? And do I need a goldcard and what is one? Thanks

anyone know what to do?

If you cant use search then you are 100% likely to brick your done....
Go the general section.... http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1031 ....... Then at the topish right it says search this forum....... type in "downgrade" and make sure show threads is selected (noting worse than a million posts from the same thread)...... then its the the two top ones.
Fear not though I have the link here to the search results.
I understand this is all some sort of crazy back water town language and customs, I really do, so take a week and read read read and read, NOBODY is unable to understand it, crazy I know, but is possible.
And if you did some research you'd see that your questions have been asked (and answered) several times.
Good luck for the week ahead.

thanks a lot so if my phone is branded (which it is to vodafone) i download the vodafone ruu? I am following this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331&highlight=downgrade

does anyone know what to do?

Any help appreciated

As far as i know downgrading works with both branded and unbranded ruus, but i would recommened to use the branded one. Afterwards i would flash the eng hboot (0.98.200) which simplifys further customization.
Sent from my HTC Desire S

i don't understand the bit about the eng hboot what does that mean? and do i need a goldcard? and what is one?

anyone know what to do?

Decide are you going to use HTCdev unlock or are you going to downgrade. If you are sticking with HTCdev then ignore the ENG hboot.
And just make the goldcard already, and no you don't need root, I have two goldcards in drawer, just to be safe, so make the card. I've already told you what to do, you refuse to listen.
I also told you to take a week and read cause you don't know your elbow from you foot currently, and stop bumping your post every few hours.
I won't help any more cause you can't help yourself.

MOD CLOSE PLEASE Get back to stock with my automated script

INTRO:
Welcome To My Guide To Get Back To Stock This Is Only for Desire S Phones That Have Benn Used With AlpharevX. If You Use This On Other Phones You May End Up With Bricked Phone.
HOW IT WORKS:
This is a .bat file i made myself. This will change your misc_version and flash the needed hboots automatically. All you need to do is run my file then when your phone reboots back into bootloader just put it into fastboot and run the needed RUU.
HOW TO:
Plug in your phone. Enable usb debugging and click the file to start the process. ( DO NOT RUN AS ADMIN IF U DO IT WONT WORK ). after it is done your phone will now go into bootloader this is normal just run the RUU and it will get you back to stock HTC Rom
WARNING:
I will NOT be held responsible for your device if u break it using my software.
However if you PM me asking nicely for help i will help you. Please refrain from sending me abusive PM's if you do i will report you. not nasty i just follow rules .
REMEMBER:
Please if you have any problems just PM me or add me on gmail [email protected] im always on here 24/7 should you ever need me

While the guide is appreciated, I don't believe there is enough information about which hboot version, ROM versions, which region, S-ON/S-OFF status (unlock method) that you should be on in order to use it. Even if this guide applies to all versions, then its important that you say that so as to ensure people feel as ease when using it.
You must also be careful not to duplicate existing guides, as we now have multiple guides achieving the same thing, which just leads to further confusion and more questions.
Also, on a personal note any chance of not doing the next one in all capitals

ben_pyett said:
While the guide is appreciated, I don't believe there is enough information about which hboot version, ROM versions, which region, S-ON/S-OFF status (unlock method) that you should be on in order to use it. Even if this guide applies to all versions, then its important that you say that so as to ensure people feel as ease when using it.
You must also be careful not to duplicate existing guides, as we now have multiple guides achieving the same thing, which just leads to further confusion and more questions.
Also, on a personal note any chance of not doing the next one in all capitals
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okay thanx for the feedback ill update the guide. this is the best and noob friendly guide on here. easy and useful.

I also started to reply a post on what i'm missing, than i saw he is changing much actually, editing his post every few minutes, so i think we'll see more information later, after he has finished his starting post!
@paul.robo
I find it nice that you're starting writing guides although you aren't registered here that long time!
I was reading some guides on that topic before, in nearly everyone there were some things not that clear for me! Hope you'll make it the better way!
So keep on working! Will try that guide after you've finished!
Edit after you've finished now:
So i suggest you to:
Start your threadtitle with [GUIDE], people will easier find that thread
Do optimze the style of your guides, some bold lines, more colors, ... so that people can orientate easier
What the files you are offering are doing exactly? I'm little bit carefully if someone is calling me to use java
Some information about what i'm on after that procedure would be nice!
6 IT WILL NOW SAY YOUR BACK TO S-ON. DONT PANIC.
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Will i be S-ON now or not?! I only read that i haven't to panic
List the status i'm on after following this guide
hboot
root
and so on
A full list of needed files at the beginning of the guide would be usefull, for people like me having slow internet connection, it could be annoying to download a needed file which is taking over 1 hour while following your guide
Keep on mate!

mouzzza said:
I also started to reply a post on what i'm missing, than i saw he is changing much actually, editing his post every few minutes, so i think we'll see more information later, after he has finished his starting post!
@paul.robo
I find it nice that you're starting writing guides although you aren't registered here that long time!
I was reading some guides on that topic before, in nearly everyone there were some things not that clear for me! Hope you'll make it the better way!
So keep on working! Will try that guide after you've finished!
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this guides done mate. i edited the guide because many spelling mistakes and i upoaded the wrong files by accident then i took them off before any1 downloaded them and put the right files back up. i will be making the guide easyer and im working on a 1click method that does it all in 1 click then runs the ruu at the end. it will determin the ruu from your region. and will download the right ruu for your device. this will be coming out soon i just need to make sure the guides good before i let all test the 1 click method.

mouzzza said:
I also started to reply a post on what i'm missing, than i saw he is changing much actually, editing his post every few minutes, so i think we'll see more information later, after he has finished his starting post!
@paul.robo
I find it nice that you're starting writing guides although you aren't registered here that long time!
I was reading some guides on that topic before, in nearly everyone there were some things not that clear for me! Hope you'll make it the better way!
So keep on working! Will try that guide after you've finished!
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i was on this forum before on the sony x8 forum. i used to port htc rom to my old x8 but i left but now im back
and the most infomation on how to do this is acctually inside the zip files i upoaded ( links in 1st post ) if u download both and read both guides you will understand mate

Nice work mate. I'm glad with your enthusiastic contribution
But like Ben said, in future, please don't use all capitals, it sounds like you want to rip my head off!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

olyloh6696 said:
Nice work mate. I'm glad with your enthusiastic contribution
But like Ben said, in future, please don't use all capitals, it sounds like you want to rip my head off!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
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lol

mouzzza said:
I also started to reply a post on what i'm missing, than i saw he is changing much actually, editing his post every few minutes, so i think we'll see more information later, after he has finished his starting post!
@paul.robo
I find it nice that you're starting writing guides although you aren't registered here that long time!
I was reading some guides on that topic before, in nearly everyone there were some things not that clear for me! Hope you'll make it the better way!
So keep on working! Will try that guide after you've finished!
Edit after you've finished now:
So i suggest you to:
Start your threadtitle with [GUIDE], people will easier find that thread
Do optimze the style of your guides, some bold lines, more colors, ... so that people can orientate easier
What the files you are offering are doing exactly? I'm little bit carefully if someone is calling me to use java
Some information about what i'm on after that procedure would be nice!
Will i be S-ON now or not?! I only read that i haven't to panic
List the status i'm on after following this guide
hboot
root
and so on
A full list of needed files at the beginning of the guide would be usefull, for people like me having slow internet connection, it could be annoying to download a needed file which is taking over 1 hour while following your guide
Keep on mate!
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when you rebooot to bootloader after flashing both hboots you will notice it wil say s-on ( at this point most people try to reboot to get into the OS. it wont work it will reboot back to bootloader then they start panicking which is why i say DONT PANIC ) and NONE of my files take over 1 hour to download lol they are just 3mb mate dont knwo what the hell u downloading but it isnt my files lmao

error in part 1
Hi , just registered to ask this,
so i've been wondering around the forum for about a week now, my only aim is to have arabic support on my HTC Desire S.
i unlocked it with htcdev. my Hboot is 2.00.0002 with baseband 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_m
so i'm a big noob... as the video say when i register
so when i try to follow the guide it and got to changing the version point, i get this error ..
--set_version set. VERSION will be changed to: 1.27.405.6
Patching and backing up misc partition...
Error opening input file.
the same exact thing happened when i tried downgrading my Hboot

epicool said:
Hi , just registered to ask this,
so i've been wondering around the forum for about a week now, my only aim is to have arabic support on my HTC Desire S.
i unlocked it with htcdev. my Hboot is 2.00.0002 with baseband 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_m
so i'm a big noob... as the video say when i register
so when i try to follow the guide it and got to changing the version point, i get this error ..
--set_version set. VERSION will be changed to: 1.27.405.6
Patching and backing up misc partition...
Error opening input file.
the same exact thing happened when i tried downgrading my Hboot
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in the part 1 guide don't use it just use these commands and it will work.
adb push misc_version /data/local/tmp
adb shell chmod 777 /data/local/tmp/misc_version
adb shell /data/local/tmp/misc_version -s 1.27.405.6
when it finishes u need to lock your bootloader to proceed.
fastboot oem lock
after just run the ruu you neeeed and it will get your phone back to stock just remember to flash the eng-hboot or you have a greater chance of a brick

[Q] Very new but eager to learn!

Hi Guys
I have no doubt there is probably thousands of people who are like me on this forum, but I would just like everyone's feedback and advice on
what they find very unique about the One S. Now I am a bit of a lurker on the forum and read a lot of whats going on but im really interested in
any tips or advice anyone has to offer.
If I would have to ask anything it would be this specifically;
How do RUU's Work and how do I know which one I can use?
I have been researching this quite a bit, but ill be honest I moved from an iPhone to the One S and there is just to much for me to keep up with.
I literally had a panic attack trying to rooting my phone let alone flashing a rom. The first 2 days I had it i was convinced my phone was bricked and then i realized there is a difference... I actually owned a S3 version of the one S which is pretty stupid in my opinion that theres 2 different phones... I feel a bit conned but oh well...
I'm currently using Trickdroid 3.0.0 but I have no idea how to go to 4 seeing I live in Australia and don't know how to relock, what and how to flash stock recovery and which RUU to use and where to find it.
Anyways theres my problems and thoughts I would really appreciate any help or advice offered from anyone thats willing.

Wallya said:
Hi Guys
I have no doubt there is probably thousands of people who are like me on this forum, but I would just like everyone's feedback and advice on
what they find very unique about the One S. Now I am a bit of a lurker on the forum and read a lot of whats going on but im really interested in
any tips or advice anyone has to offer.
If I would have to ask anything it would be this specifically;
How do RUU's Work and how do I know which one I can use?
I have been researching this quite a bit, but ill be honest I moved from an iPhone to the One S and there is just to much for me to keep up with.
I literally had a panic attack trying to rooting my phone let alone flashing a rom. The first 2 days I had it i was convinced my phone was bricked and then i realized there is a difference... I actually owned a S3 version of the one S which is pretty stupid in my opinion that theres 2 different phones... I feel a bit conned but oh well...
I'm currently using Trickdroid 3.0.0 but I have no idea how to go to 4 seeing I live in Australia and don't know how to relock, what and how to flash stock recovery and which RUU to use and where to find it.
Anyways theres my problems and thoughts I would really appreciate any help or advice offered from anyone thats willing.
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Hey mate welcome to the forums...firstly, you may want to put this in the Q&A section since you have listed it as a question. Anyhow, plenty of threads on the topics you've asked about:
RUU's are essentially Stock firmware for your device released by the manufacturer. They are used to reset your phone to stock or factory condition and will wipe all your data. They flash onto your device when you plug it into your PC. Note that seeing as you're in Australia, check if your phone is carrier branded as you'll need a carrier RUU in this case to relock and such. Some threads to get you started:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674202
You wanted TrickDroid 4? have you tried here: http://trickdroid.org/trickdroid-villec2-27-10-2012/ [v4 for S3 devices]
For RUUs the ones i know of are here: http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Ville
WARNING these are Euro and probably UNBRANDED RUUs so look around before trying these you might brick your device.
ALSO be aware as you have an S3 version of the One S you can't flash S4 ROMs or kernels...
Hope it helps!

Thanks for all your help.
I understand the basics of what the RUU is, but you have cleared up a lot of confusion. Ok here's what I can gather, I knew my phone was a S3 and already flashed to 3.0.0 but in order to flash version 4 I needed the correct RUU as a base. My main problem is actually finding the one I needed now I gathered they are all euro RUU and I couldn't find any Asia versions also I don't think it helps that my phone Is possibly carrier locked to Optus.
I did some more research and somewhere on the forum I found it was possible to change the CID to 11111111 which would allow me to flash any stock RUU from the link you provided right? I attempted this but hit a road block as there has only been success with the S4 model and I think it has to be S-OFF, My CID is currently OPTUS001.
I'm guessing there's no hope for me at the moment to flash stock 4.0.4?
I hope I'm right in all this because like I said I have been reading a lot on the forum. Also I do apologise posting here i just didn't know what to do really, I wasn't allowed to post anyware on the forum threads except here especially the trickdroid thread.
Again thank you for your help.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

i dont think you need to be S-Off to change your CID to 11111111.
I'm using the S4 version of HTC One S, i didnt have S-Off but i managed to change my CID to 11111111.
I think most importantly you need ADB and fastboot to be set up properly, then follow the steps described here exactly.

Oh I assure you fast boot and adb are set up correctly its the S3 model that's having issues getting the super CID I had noticed it didn't matter if it was on or off for the S4 version but other than that it didn't work for me and a few others. I read in the super CID thread.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

Haha you're on Optus, I used to have a contract with them.
Instead of SuperCID which doesn't work for some reason on S3s, try changing your CID to HTC__001. You do this by typing fastboot oem writecid HTC__001. If that succeeds, you should be able to use an unbranded RUU to take your device back to stock.
Sent from my locked, tampered ville

You sure that will work? I'll give it a shot, but does that mean I can use any RUU from the list? Any you can recommend?
[Edit] Ok I tried and it failed, I tried about 4 times and it basicaly just gives me this:
C:\Users\Administrator>fastboot oem readcid
...
(bootloader) cid: OPTUS001
OKAY [ 0.010s]
finished. total time: 0.011s
C:\Users\Administrator>fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
...
(bootloader) villec2_init_sd, SD card already power on
(bootloader) [SD_HW_ERR] SD: No device attached
(bootloader) 902910 902E20
FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 1.318s
Its like it crashes the bootloader and i have to restart the phone after doing that command... Any ideas?
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

Is your boot loader locked or unlocked?
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app

tadaha said:
Is your boot loader locked or unlocked?
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
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Unlocked offcoures...

Wallya said:
Unlocked offcoures...
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ok sorry, cos i've only seen that failed status when i tried to flash something thru fastboot with my bootloader locked (and yes i did that before).
sorry pal, don't think i can help much.

All good I didn't know you could get into the boot loader when when its locked, heh you learn something new everyday.

[Q] update tmobile firmware with custom rom?

newb here. I just rooted, s-off, and installed a custom rom on my tmob htc one s as instructed in the thread linked below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250573
My question is in regards to "Complete Firmware From Update / Radio " as stated in the thread, I haven't done that part yet and I'm wondering if I need to. Everything seems to be working well and I'm wondering if it's a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" type of situation, or is there some underlying reason I should do it?
please forgive me if this is something obvious, I've done a ton of reading and searching the forums, trying to understand all of it.
If it turns out I should do it, can someone please explain this line in detail from the post linked above.
1. fastboot oem rebootRUU
Thanks

tacotim said:
newb here. I just rooted, s-off, and installed a custom rom on my tmob htc one s as instructed in the thread linked below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250573
My question is in regards to "Complete Firmware From Update / Radio " as stated in the thread, I haven't done that part yet and I'm wondering if I need to. Everything seems to be working well and I'm wondering if it's a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" type of situation, or is there some underlying reason I should do it?
please forgive me if this is something obvious, I've done a ton of reading and searching the forums, trying to understand all of it.
If it turns out I should do it, can someone please explain this line in detail from the post linked above.
1. fastboot oem rebootRUU
Thanks
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If everything works as it should, there is no need to do anything else, as this is no problem for all devices, just some of them.
The fastboot command mentioned above switches your phone into a certain flashing mode, preparing it for flashing RUUs. Usually it's invoked by the RUU itsself, when the flashing process starts, but it also can be executed manually for some reasons, e.g. writing information to certain memory partitions of the phone.

tacotim said:
newb here. I just rooted, s-off, and installed a custom rom on my tmob htc one s as instructed in the thread linked below
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250573
My question is in regards to "Complete Firmware From Update / Radio " as stated in the thread, I haven't done that part yet and I'm wondering if I need to. Everything seems to be working well and I'm wondering if it's a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" type of situation, or is there some underlying reason I should do it?
please forgive me if this is something obvious, I've done a ton of reading and searching the forums, trying to understand all of it.
If it turns out I should do it, can someone please explain this line in detail from the post linked above.
1. fastboot oem rebootRUU
Thanks
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I had the same feeling as you. I'm running the same ROM. I ended up flashing the new firmware. I'm not sure if it made a difference or not, but I remember someone mentioning that it has potential to improve signal.
To flash:
1. fastboot oem rebootRUU
2. fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
3. do step 2# twice when you get an error.
Goodluck.
Nick

[Q] need help with installing custom rom on htc sensation pyramid

hi everyone
i havebeen struggling with this for 2 years now. i have HTC sensation with hboot 1.18.xxxx that i bought in 2011. after the first year i have been keen to move to a newer rom. i have tried to look up inf in xda and elsewhere and got no where with this.
i have been worried about bricking so much that i didnt try to many weird procedures. i had even tried to go through with the android revolution installation procedure but failed right on. because revolutionary does not with with my device even though thr hboot is supported.
i badly need to move to a newer jelly bean based rom or later else my device is like a stone-age crap. i sincerely request some straight forward process / guidance of getting through this without weird, wire trick etc.
i really want to keep this device instead of buying a new device for no reason. but i dont know how to start and how to end. kindly help me out.

rajdeeprath said:
hi everyone
i havebeen struggling with this for 2 years now. i have HTC sensation with hboot 1.18.xxxx that i bought in 2011. after the first year i have been keen to move to a newer rom. i have tried to look up inf in xda and elsewhere and got no where with this.
i have been worried about bricking so much that i didnt try to many weird procedures. i had even tried to go through with the android revolution installation procedure but failed right on. because revolutionary does not with with my device even though thr hboot is supported.
i badly need to move to a newer jelly bean based rom or later else my device is like a stone-age crap. i sincerely request some straight forward process / guidance of getting through this without weird, wire trick etc.
i really want to keep this device instead of buying a new device for no reason. but i dont know how to start and how to end. kindly help me out.
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1st
This is definately not the place to ask for "all inclusive help".
You should at least do some own basic researches or leave your phone as it is,
especially when you're worried about bricking your device.
There are so many excellent descriptions here, that could guide you to flash a custom rom.
2nd
If you are on hboot 1.18 you don't need to do the wire trick for s-off, just have a look at this.
If you searched a little bit, you'd find out yourself.
But even the wire trick is nothing "bad", I did it on 6 devices till now.
I'd like to encourage you to simply read/search a little bit more here in the forums before coming back and asking for help.

tom0769 said:
1st
This is definately not the place to ask for "all inclusive help".
You should at least do some own basic researches or leave your phone as it is,
especially when you're worried about bricking your device.
There are so many excellent descriptions here, that could guide you to flash a custom rom.
2nd
If you are on hboot 1.18 you don't need to do the wire trick for s-off, just have a look at this.
If you searched a little bit, you'd find out yourself.
But even the wire trick is nothing "bad", I did it on 6 devices till now.
I'd like to encourage you to simply read/search a little bit more here in the forums before coming back and asking for help.
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thanks for the reply. as i mentioned revolutionary does NOT work for me. it says failed to get root. i have already tried those things about 8 times now and it didnt work for me. thats why i have posted here for help.
using htcdev i know i can try to unlock but it wont soff. so i dont know if that will help me or not.

rajdeeprath said:
thanks for the reply. as i mentioned revolutionary does NOT work for me. it says failed to get root. i have already tried those things about 8 times now and it didnt work for me. thats why i have posted here for help.
using htcdev i know i can try to unlock but it wont soff. so i dont know if that will help me or not.
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Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751187 to gain S-OFF. Don't worry about the htcdev part.
I did it on a complete stock sensation xe with hboot 1.27 or 1.29 (can't remember exactly).
Just use the temp root and rumrunner.
For any information read the thread first, before asking.
Also this thread should be moved, because it doesn't belong into the development section.

Sajito said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751187 to gain S-OFF. Don't worry about the htcdev part.
I did it on a complete stock sensation xe with hboot 1.27 or 1.29 (can't remember exactly).
Just use the temp root and rumrunner.
For any information read the thread first, before asking.
Also this thread should be moved, because it doesn't belong into the development section.
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thanks i will try to read up and post back if needed. Admin please move the thread to appropriate category.

Sajito said:
Try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751187 to gain S-OFF. Don't worry about the htcdev part.
I did it on a complete stock sensation xe with hboot 1.27 or 1.29 (can't remember exactly).
Just use the temp root and rumrunner.
For any information read the thread first, before asking.
Also this thread should be moved, because it doesn't belong into the development section.
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i went through the thread again and again but still find it somewhat confusing. I cant seem to separate the temproot process start and end in there. can someone outline just the temproot procedure and the pre-requisite for it ?
Does temproot require controlbear files ? rumrunner site says it requires a htc dev unlocked device. is that a must ?

rajdeeprath said:
i went through the thread again and again but still find it somewhat confusing. I cant seem to separate the temproot process start and end in there. can someone outline just the temproot procedure and the pre-requisite for it ?
Does temproot require controlbear files ? rumrunner site says it requires a htc dev unlocked device. is that a must ?
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I'm not 100% sure about the exact steps anymore, but you don't need Controlbear, you just need the temp root.
When you have temp root, run rumrunner and follow the instructions.
I said read the thread, cause it might be possible that you get the message that it didn't work, while it actually did work.
You'll get everything needed in the thread. Otherwise just ask.

Sajito said:
I'm not 100% sure about the exact steps anymore, but you don't need Controlbear, you just need the temp root.
When you have temp root, run rumrunner and follow the instructions.
I said read the thread, cause it might be possible that you get the message that it didn't work, while it actually did work.
You'll get everything needed in the thread. Otherwise just ask.
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Seriously dont know if i am plain unlucky or topic are not very useful for a newbie.
1. Revolutionary failed
2. i did temp root + rumrunner - failed (image attached)
I wonder if my device was not made on this earth or something. Just simply soff. Also dont know if i cant install a JB rom on this without soff safely.

rajdeeprath said:
Seriously dont know if i am plain unlucky or topic are not very useful for a newbie.
1. Revolutionary failed
2. i did temp root + rumrunner - failed (image attached)
I wonder if my device was not made on this earth or something. Just simply soff. Also dont know if i cant install a JB rom on this without soff safely.
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What firmware and hboot do you have?

My rom is gingerbread stock version 1.52.xxxx and hboot is 1.18.0000

rajdeeprath said:
My rom is gingerbread stock version 1.52.xxxx and hboot is 1.18.0000
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do you have sdk tools installed?(adb/fastboot)
also check if usb debugging mode is ticked

oh! hello again hope you are great.
yes i have adb setup properly. i do android dev so all development tools are setup properly. htc drivers are installed htc sync has been uninstalled.
i have tried on windows 8 and windows 7 pcs.

rajdeeprath said:
oh! hello again hope you are great.
yes i have adb setup properly. i do android dev so all development tools are setup properly. htc drivers are installed htc sync has been uninstalled.
i have tried on windows 8 and windows 7 pcs.
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if revolutionary.io method doesn't work then try to update officially
see this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425
then try with juopunutbear or rumrunner method again

rajdeeprath said:
My rom is gingerbread stock version 1.52.xxxx and hboot is 1.18.0000
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One thing you could do is:
- get your phone updated to ICS (OTA over device settings) to get the latest firmware/hboot on it
- HTC Dev unlock your device (nothing complicated, you need to have fastboot running)
- Install/flash latest 4ext recovery (once more via fastboot) and enable smart flash option
Now in recovery with updated firmware/hboot make a nandroid backup and flash almost every rom you like.
In first place I'd not flash a CM12 rom.

tom0769 said:
One thing you could do is:
- get your phone updated to ICS (OTA over device settings) to get the latest firmware/hboot on it
- HTC Dev unlock your device (nothing complicated, you need to have fastboot running)
- Install/flash latest 4ext recovery (once more via fastboot) and enable smart flash option
Now in recovery with updated firmware/hboot make a nandroid backup and flash almost every rom you like.
In first place I'd not flash a CM12 rom.
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firstly thank you very much for continuing to show hope. appreciate that. tell me thiss. i have a ota pending which i haven't gone for yet.
4.0 update sense 3.6 system upgrade 3.33.720.6
see attached image.
i never did that cause not everyone on htc blog had a good experience. Should i do that now ? will that help me move forward? will i be able to install android revolution or vipers or cyanogenmod after this? will i be able to soff?
i understand 3.33 is ics firmware ? right? what if i wish to go for jellybean ?
thanks

rajdeeprath said:
firstly thank you very much for continuing to show hope. appreciate that. tell me thiss. i have a ota pending which i haven't gone for yet.
4.0 update sense 3.6 system upgrade 3.33.720.6
see attached image.
i never did that cause not everyone on htc blog had a good experience. Should i do that now ? will that help me move forward? will i be able to install android revolution or vipers or cyanogenmod after this? will i be able to soff?
i understand 3.33 is ics firmware ? right? what if i wish to go for jellybean ?
thanks
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since you update to ics you will be able to flash every ics/jb/kk/lp custom rom you like

so should i go ahead with the official ics update?

It's up to you.
Might be you're just satisfied with your new ICS firmware.
If you want to go further, unlock and custom recovery is an quite easy step.
For custom rom s-off is not necessarily needed.
Sent from my Sensation using XDA Free mobile app

rajdeeprath said:
so should i go ahead with the official ics update?
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If you do the update, try again with rumrunner after it has finished.

Thanks. I updated to ICS and did a full factory reset. The device seems to be quiet smooth compared to GB though. The next update i do will be using what you suggested. Without SOFF flashing a custom rom.
When i get there i will message back on this thread. Going to test drive this ICS now for a while.time.