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Hi. So this is what I have done so far..
1. Unlocked my bootloader using HTCDEV which unlocked my bootloader but kept S-On.
2. Then I flashed my recovery with 4Ext recovery.
3. Installed SU using that. Now I have super user privilages.
In the end, I have unlocked, rooted bootloader with HBOOT 2.00.0002 and S-On. I have taken back up of my current ROM.
From what I understand,
1. My phone is completely rooted.
2. To install a new ROM, I need to go to recovery in booloader and install from SD card.
3. I can revert to my old stock ROM using the back up I took earlier.
Please let me know whether I have got it right till here.
I went through beginner's guides and needed few things to clarify.
1. Will installing new ROM overwrite RUU ?
2. If yes, how do I back up RUU or Rom.zip before I flash with new ROM ?
3. Even though I restore back to my stock ROM. Will my super user privilages remain ?
4. If yes, how to remove them ? How to unroot ?
5. Can I restore to stock's recovery ?
In other words, can I COMPLETELY restore it back excluding unlocking? Please guide me with respect to Desire S.
Installing RUU will comletely restore your phone to stock, removing root as well. So basicly there is no point in backing it up.
Please note that when you unlocked with htcdev.com you will have to flash boot.img separately after installing any custom rom for the phone to boot.
Anyway, there are so many guides on this forum that unswers all your questions, don't see a point to start the new one here.
Sent from my HTC Desire S
dmatik said:
Installing RUU will comletely restore your phone to stock, removing root as well. So basicly there is no point in backing it up.
Please note that when you unlocked with htcdev.com you will have to flash boot.img separately after installing any custom rom for the phone to boot.
Anyway, there are so many guides on this forum that unswers all your questions, don't see a point to start the new one here.
Sent from my HTC Desire S
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Thank you. And sorry for the new thread. I went through the guides. Just needed to confirm. These RUUs, are they fixed for a particular model and country? For example, this link provides some RUUs for Desire S for different countries. So RUUs for all the Desire S phones in that region are same, officially ?
Aah, this thread solved the problem that I've been thinking!
When I am going to sell my DS, only need to install correct RUU and it is fully stock again?
Hi, I have my Desire S totally with the stock system. So S-On, bootloader locked and oficial rom 2.3.5 branded from Vodafone Spain. Finally I decided to unlock my desire S and to change the rom, etc. After reading a lot, the following are the steps i want to do for that.
Before all I would like to back up my apps, sms etc, contacts are in google so i dont worry about them.. ¿How could I do it with my stock desire S?
Once i have the back up I will perform these steps:
1.- First to downgrade de Hboot ( mine is 2.00.0002 locked) following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
I read that this method has benefits over to unlock by htcdev when you want to fash custom roms, and you dont lose the warranty.
In this step what rom should I use to downgrade if my phone is vodafone Spain branded with rom version 2.10.161.3? maybe this RUU_Saga_Vodafone_UK_1.32.161.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.15_?
2.- Once I have the old Hboot 0.98.00000, unlock it and s-off with revolutionary http://revolutionary.io/
3.- Root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
4.- Install 4 EXT recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377745
5.- and finally choose a rom, maybe MIUI, and flash it.
Any suggestion/correction or advice?
Thanks!
Which ruu to use I don't know. But step 3 is not necessary. All roms are pre rooted.
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Auke11 said:
Which ruu to use I don't know. But step 3 is not necessary. All roms are pre rooted.
Sent from my Desire S using xda app-developers app
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Aha, so once I have unlocked with revolutionary and changed the recovery I could install any custom rom and it will have root already?
Maybe before install the custom rom I should flash the new eng Hboot so i can flash ics roms, right?
Thanks!
An alternative method that worked for me
cregi said:
2.- Once I have the old Hboot 0.98.00000, unlock it and s-off with revolutionary http://revolutionary.io/
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Hi I did not change my Hboot
Following various posts especially this one
"How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002"
source http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
by N0elite ( thanks - sorry can't thank you on here yet)
I was able to root my phone with S-On
now it has an unlocked root using HTCDEV Unlock | S-ON | HBOOT 2.00.0002 | 4EXT Recovery v2.2.7 RC5
Note on the HTC dev website you have to Select the bottom option 'all other supported models' from the htc dev unlock root website
as desire S is not listed
then I downloaded a fantastic operating system ( rom) called virtuous Saga which has Sense version 3.6 and android 4.04.
( also via this forum - more thanks to mdeejay - again unable to thanks you on the forum yet)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669497
I did not flash the firmware because I have no idea what that means and it sounded potentially hazardous and I read somewhere you cannot do it with S-ON ( whatever that actually means) - I only installed the saga ROM which works fine with nothing faulty that I have so far tested
I just installed the virtuous saga zip on my sd card, installed it from the recovery screen and then had to flash the boot.img from the zip file using flashboot from my PC
Result - Bluetooth works and my phone has lots of nice updated features also Bluetooth keyboard works perfectly now with this (Again not sure if it makes a difference but this keyboard works using a bluetooth mode called spp rather than HID) And I still have the lovely clock and weather widget - in fact it does not look much different to my old android version - just faster and smoother.
If you try this make sure that your Google account is synced and all contacts are backed up . I also used BookmarksSB to back up bookmarks, Astro to back up all my applications to the sd card, and SMS back up & restore to back up all my sms messages. all free in the Google market.
I also took my sd card out when following the steps to format and clear caches in recovery mode because I did not want to accidentally wipe my SD card.!!
hope this helps
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Hi, I have my Desire S totally with the stock system. So S-On, bootloader locked and oficial rom 2.3.5 branded from Vodafone Spain. Finally I decided to unlock my desire S and to change the rom, etc. After reading a lot, the following are the steps i want to do for that.
Before all I would like to back up my apps, sms etc, contacts are in google so i dont worry about them.. ¿How could I do it with my stock desire S?
Once i have the back up I will perform these steps:
1.- First to downgrade de Hboot ( mine is 2.00.0002 locked) following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
I read that this method has benefits over to unlock by htcdev when you want to fash custom roms, and you dont lose the warranty.
In this step what rom should I use to downgrade if my phone is vodafone Spain branded with rom version 2.10.161.3? maybe this RUU_Saga_Vodafone_UK_1.32.161.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.15_?
2.- Once I have the old Hboot 0.98.00000, unlock it and s-off with revolutionary http://revolutionary.io/
3.- Root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
4.- Install 4 EXT recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377745
5.- and finally choose a rom, maybe MIUI, and flash it.
Any suggestion/correction or advice?
Thanks!
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Your goal is to change the rom and backup your phone's current state. Right? You can follow these simple steps:
a. Unlock bootloader by http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
b. Flash custom recovery (4EXT)
c. Backup your phone by using recovery
d. Install new rom, dont forget to flash boot.img separately (because of your phone was unlocked by htcdev.com)
e. [Optional] Root if need
The steps you're going to take are right. You should write down what RUU you have now in case you want to go back.
It looks like you know enough about rooting and flashing and the alpharev way is the best. Via HTCdev you can't install ICS if I am correct.
Good luck and welcome to the world of rooting!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
Imprest said:
Hi I did not change my Hboot
Following various posts especially this one
"How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002"
source http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
by N0elite ( thanks - sorry can't thank you on here yet)
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vndnguyen said:
Your goal is to change the rom and backup your phone's current state. Right? You can follow these simple steps:
a. Unlock bootloader by http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
b. Flash custom recovery (4EXT)
c. Backup your phone by using recovery
d. Install new rom, dont forget to flash boot.img separately (because of your phone was unlocked by htcdev.com)
e. [Optional] Root if need
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Thanks but I wanted to do it without using the official unlock of HTCDEV to avoid to have to flash the boot everytime I flash a rom and lose the warranty.
SkiesOfDoom said:
The steps you're going to take are right. You should write down what RUU you have now in case you want to go back.
It looks like you know enough about rooting and flashing and the alpharev way is the best. Via HTCdev you can't install ICS if I am correct.
Good luck and welcome to the world of rooting!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
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Yeah I wanted to avoid HTCdev...
Is there any way to back up my rom before doing anything?
WIth astro can I back up my apps without beeing root?
Anyone knows what room should I use to do the downgrade being my phone branded from Vodafone Spain?
No, there is no "normal" way to keep your apps and their data.
You can gain temp-root and manually zip+copy the /data/ directory (to retain permissions), I suppose. But I don't think it's something you're able to do. And restoring data from it would be quite some pain, too, and require fixing permissions as far as I remember.
cregi said:
Yeah I wanted to avoid HTCdev...
Is there any way to back up my rom before doing anything?
WIth astro can I back up my apps without beeing root?
Anyone knows what room should I use to do the downgrade being my phone branded from Vodafone Spain?
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No way. You should s-off OR unlock bootloader first.
If you dont want to use htcdev.com to unlock bootloader, you can downgrade hboot and then s-off. Search in the "Desire S General" box, there are 3-4 thread about hboot downgrading and s-off.
Ok so I will do it without back up of apps. Just need to know wich rom to use to downgrade...
Thanks to all!
You could back up the apps without the data using go launcher backup.
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jugg1es said:
You could back up the apps without the data using go launcher backup.
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Without the data means only the apk, right? So the file to install it that most of them are already in the play store. If it is like that, it has not many advantages, but thank you anyway.
I've looked all over the forums, but i can't find an answer, could someone tell me if i can root my phone using SuperOneClick?
Here's what it says when i boot into bootloader:
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF RL
HBOOT - 2.00.2002 (PG8810000)
RADIO - 3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
I would like to install cyanogen mod, and i'm on t-mobile uk if that helps
How did you S-OFF without downgrading the hboot?
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How did you S-OFF without downgrading the hboot?
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It was originally like that, haven't done anything to it
Your HBOOT says that your phone is S-OFF, which means you have full access to it.
On the other hand, not knowing your OS version, I'm not sure you can root using SuperOneClick - since it only works for Gingerbread.
Since you have S-OFF, just go and find "root for S-OFF users" thread in Development and do what is written there.
Download a rooted custom rom (usually a custom rom is rooted) then flash via recovery. You'll have your DS rooted.
Sent from my Desire S
Since your DS is already S-OFF you don't need SuperOneClick. You can root by flashing SuperSu from a custom recovery. You may already have a custom recovery installed by the person who S-OFFed your phone. If not it won't be too difficult to install a custom recovery. I recommend you 4EXT touch. You should also make a nandroid backup from the recovery of your current ROM before attempting to flash an alternate one. Titanium backup is also very useful in order to be able to restore your apps and their data after flashing a ROM. The pro version in worth the money.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
yaonos said:
Since your DS is already S-OFF you don't need SuperOneClick. You can root by flashing SuperSu from a custom recovery. You may already have a custom recovery installed by the person who S-OFFed your phone. If not it won't be too difficult to install a custom recovery. I recommend you 4EXT touch. You should also make a nandroid backup from the recovery of your current ROM before attempting to flash an alternate one. Titanium backup is also very useful in order to be able to restore your apps and their data after flashing a ROM. The pro version in worth the money.
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Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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4EXT is a Recovery - has nothing to do with being rooted or not rooted
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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Judging by your answer, I strongly advise you to stay away from rooting your phone, and reading a lot instead.
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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One you've comprehended and then followed the advice given in the two posts above
Install a recovery and then use it to install a custom pre-rooted ROM. You'll find links in the INDEX thread along with guides, which should be read, see the link in my signature.
Did you buy you're device new?
Sywepd form my DsereiS
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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Since your phone is S-OFF, you can flash a recovery with fastboot from your PC. It may not be necessary if a custom recovery has already been flashed to your phone. Check your recovery before proceeding to flash a custom one.
Once you have a custom recovery installed, your can flash SuperSu from this recovery to your ROM. You'll then have rooted your current ROM and will be able to make backups before trying to flash alternate ROMs. At minimum you should make a nandroid backup from the recovery ; it will allow you to come back to your current ROM in case your not satisfied with the alternate ROMs.
But take your time and read the stickies in order to be sure you understand what you are doing before proceeding further.
ben_pyett said:
One you've comprehended and then followed the advice given in the two posts above
Install a recovery and then use it to install a custom pre-rooted ROM. You'll find links in the INDEX thread along with guides, which should be read, see the link in my signature.
Did you buy you're device new?
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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Yes, i did buy my device new
alpha192 said:
Yes, i did buy my device new
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New device and already S-OFF?
Sent from my HTC Desire S
miwanr said:
New device and already S-OFF?
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Rare, but I seem to remember over a year ago when we all had to use an XTC-Clip that some people got their phones already S-Off.
yaonos said:
Since your phone is S-OFF, you can flash a recovery with fastboot from your PC.
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Not necessarily at all. Regular bootloaders, even when S-OFF, don't allow fastboot commands. If you try executing it on phone that was S-OFF-ed with XTC-Clip, for example, it'll fail.
For that the bootloader has to be re-engineered (or engineering bootloader flashed).
why exactly do u want to root your phone? do u want to flash a custom rom or do u want root access for the heck of it?
if u want to flash a custom rom then i suggest you go through this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850574
it has links to some other threads.. finally please do make a backup of your original rom in case u dont like the custom rom
SimonTS said:
Rare, but I seem to remember over a year ago when we all had to use an XTC-Clip that some people got their phones already S-Off.
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In his case, he got his phone S-OFF with a re engineered bootloader (2.00.2002). I find it strange that a stock phone comes pre installed with a ENG bootloader...
yaonos said:
In his case, he got his phone S-OFF with a re engineered bootloader (2.00.2002). I find it strange that a stock phone comes pre installed with a ENG bootloader...
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I hadn't looked at the hBoot version. Maybe his idea of 'New' and the shop's idea of 'New' are somewhat different - possibly a returned product that they hadn't checked properly before reselling.
SimonTS said:
I hadn't looked at the hBoot version. Maybe his idea of 'New' and the shop's idea of 'New' are somewhat different - possibly a returned product that they hadn't checked properly before reselling.
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I got my phone new from T-mobile and the only thing i've done to my phone software wise would be upgrading sense to 3.0 which was via the ota.
i thing best for u is to unlock ur bootloader flash r ecovery and superuser , flash a custom rom and follow this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919 good luck
Hello, gonna ask here because I'm newbie in this things and I don't get a a lot of things
I've a Desire S and the only thing I did was installing the ICS RUU that came out this summer. I'm currently having some problems with the phone so I want to change the ROM to see if I've a better performance. I'm looking for info to start rooting and I saw I've HBOOT v.2.02.002 that I guess came with the RUU.
What do I've to do now to root it? Should I downgrade the hboot to 09.xx to use Revolutionary and that will root it? And in what point the unlock bootloader from htcdev comes in?
Lets see if I can get started because I've read a lot of guides but still have no clue of where should I move :|
Thanks!
I would advise you to read through this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
I'm currrently using Flinnys Andromadus Build of JB (10.1) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2031694
That one gave me a much more responsive phone.
What you need to know:
You do not necessarily need S-OFF, S-ON but DEV-Unlocked is enough
Use the recovery (I use 4EXT) to make a backup (that's what's called a nandroid backup) before wiping and flashing a new ROM
If you change ROMs, ALWAYS wipe your phone (not the SD-Card) completely, unless you know exactly what you are doing
So basically
DEV Unlock your phone
install 4EXT recovery
install some kind of backup tool for your apps (TItanium Backup is good)
Do a backup of all apps via Titanium Backup
Do a Nandroid Backup
Wipe phone
Flash ROM
Flash Kernel (boot.img) (you need to do this separately on S-ON phones)
enjoy
This is a good guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
Since my phone doesn't appear to have its own forum ill post here.
My issue is this. That HTC shell keeps crashing more and more on me eg when i close Firefox lore often than not it flashes that whhite screen with HTC logo. Now i wanna do my first attempt at flashing a custom rom.
I'm s-off and hboot 1.27 i think. According to HTC the hardware is not capable of running 4.3 but I'm wondering if it can withal a custom rom. That sense shell has to be slowing things down.
I'd love a rom as close to stock android as possible if there is one. Are there any specific current build details i need to save? Like baseband, build number, imei (as i read somewhere that certain roms could change/remove the imei number resulting in not being able to register on my provider's network).
The rom will have to be able to operate in Belgium (and the eu in general) and offcourse have superuser been flashed. I'll install supersu myself.
Can someone help me out?
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Since my phone doesn't appear to have its own forum ill post here.
My issue is this. That HTC shell keeps crashing more and more on me eg when i close Firefox lore often than not it flashes that whhite screen with HTC logo. Now i wanna do my first attempt at flashing a custom rom.
I'm s-off and hboot 1.27 i think. According to HTC the hardware is not capable of running 4.3 but I'm wondering if it can withal a custom rom. That sense shell has to be slowing things down.
I'd love a rom as close to stock android as possible if there is one. Are there any specific current build details i need to save? Like baseband, build number, imei (as i read somewhere that certain roms could change/remove the imei number resulting in not being able to register on my provider's network).
The rom will have to be able to operate in Belgium (and the eu in general) and offcourse have superuser been flashed. I'll install supersu myself.
Can someone help me out?
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use ARHD 7.3 ROM
it is the closest to the ics stock
or revelation rom which is the closest to the jelly bean stock
by the way it won't change nothing at all(imei etc)
before flashing do a nandroid backup
full wipe
then flash the new rom
also sensation/xe/4G are the same devices
Do you have any links to either of them and maybe YouTube vids? Which one will give the smoothest results on my phone. Its not exactly the best hardware anymore and may be underpowered for ics. Since they will be most likely to be based on HTC builds, i will need one that can remove al that HTC aps crap and stuff like Facebook, twitter,... i don't use any of that stuff.
Which recovery is best too? Twrp, cwm or 4ext?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 4
** edit ** booted into bootloader to check some ****. Specs are as followed
*** LOCKED *** <= prob will need to unlock first
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
RADIO-11.29A.3504.18_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC boot
which one do i need to pick on htcdev.com
Sensation (EU)
Sensation 4G (US T-mobile) <== mine is a 4g (XE) but non-US obviously
or "all other devices"?
according to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK_VSD7xdWc i need option 1
Ch3vr0n said:
Do you have any links to either of them and maybe YouTube vids? Which one will give the smoothest results on my phone. Its not exactly the best hardware anymore and may be underpowered for ics. Since they will be most likely to be based on HTC builds, i will need one that can remove al that HTC aps crap and stuff like Facebook, twitter,... i don't use any of that stuff.
Which recovery is best too? Twrp, cwm or 4ext?
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** edit ** booted into bootloader to check some ****. Specs are as followed
*** LOCKED *** <= prob will need to unlock first
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.29.0000
RADIO-11.29A.3504.18_M
OpenADSP-v05.6.0.2226.00.0418
eMMC boot
which one do i need to pick on htcdev.com
Sensation (EU)
Sensation 4G (US T-mobile) <== mine is a 4g (XE) but non-US obviously
or "all other devices"?
according to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uK_VSD7xdWc i need option 1
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You don't need to unlock bootloader via htcdev. Just flash the 3.33 firmware and patched hboot for more fastboot commands. Just check the firmware thread in development section.
And for recovery i'll suggest 4EXT or TWRP.
MrJukeHardbane said:
You don't need to unlock bootloader via htcdev. Just flash the 3.33 firmware and patched hboot for more fastboot commands. Just check the firmware thread in development section.
And for recovery i'll suggest 4EXT or TWRP.
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exactly as he said
you are already on S-OFF
no need for htcdev site
both threads(firmware and ARHD ROM7.3)you will find them in development section
best wishes
note:before flashing the firmware
check md5 sums(important)
rzr86 said:
exactly as he said
you are already on S-OFF
no need for htcdev site
both threads(firmware and ARHD ROM7.3)you will find them in development section
best wishes
note:before flashing the firmware
check md5 sums(important)
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hmmz i can't flash the recovery
fastboot flash recovery twrp2630.img <== renamed openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-pyramid.img
sending 'recovery' <5758 KB>... OKAY
writing 'recovery' ... FAILED <remote: not allowed>
** edit ** nvm that: worked once i unlocked the bootloader again via htcdev ofc forgot to make an aps backup first
i'll post back when i'm good to go. could be this wknd
so i've checked em out. ARHD is running 403 i'd like to update to newer so i went to look at u guys's build (ViperS) and Revelations
according to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubJIvUv7Lyk ViperS has a bit of a battery drain problem and camera not working? Is this fixed? How's the battery usage
one feature i do require is usb on the go. How does viperS run compare to revelation, did either of you try em both out? no problem with the google play store? How does OTA work, since the device won't be receiving updates from HTC anymore, does it check for newer versions of the rom?
i would also like to keep beat's audio
oh and i suppose it's multi-language? I would like to use dutch ofc. SMS dictionary spellcheck & prediction? GPS?
sry bout all the questions but this will be my 1st ever rom flash
Ch3vr0n said:
so i've checked em out. ARHD is running 403 i'd like to update to newer so i went to look at u guys's build (ViperS) and Revelations
according to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubJIvUv7Lyk ViperS has a bit of a battery drain problem and camera not working? Is this fixed? How's the battery usage
one feature i do require is usb on the go. How does viperS run compare to revelation, did either of you try em both out? no problem with the google play store? How does OTA work, since the device won't be receiving updates from HTC anymore, does it check for newer versions of the rom?
i would also like to keep beat's audio
oh and i suppose it's multi-language? I would like to use dutch ofc. SMS dictionary spellcheck & prediction? GPS?
sry bout all the questions but this will be my 1st ever rom flash
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Battery is quite better than other JB ROMs in ViperS. Camera is working totally fine. It just multiple HDRs causes reboots which is a known bug.
Both ViperS and Revealation have USB OTG support. If you like to play and tweak your phone go with ViperS and if you want stock JB Sense experience go for Revealation.
OTA support is provided by Team Venom and right now both ROMs are rock stable. Just some negligible bugs and you can live with them. Its my daily driver so don't worry about it. GPS works fine and it support multi languages. Go for it and give your Senny a new life.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
mind telling what those "neglible bugs i can live with" are? Just wanna have all the details before i flash something, google market works as it should i suppose and both come with rooted? Cause i'll be needing the root access for a few to install aps
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mind telling what those "neglible bugs i can live with" are? Just wanna have all the details before i flash something, google market works as it should i suppose and both come with rooted? Cause i'll be needing the root access for a few to install aps
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Bugs which are listed on the OP of the ROMs are the only one. Yes It comes pre-rooted with busybox and SU installed. Google play works as fine as stock.
Ch3vr0n said:
hmmz i can't flash the recovery
fastboot flash recovery twrp2630.img <== renamed openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.0-pyramid.img
sending 'recovery' <5758 KB>... OKAY
writing 'recovery' ... FAILED <remote: not allowed>
** edit ** nvm that: worked once i unlocked the bootloader again via htcdev ofc forgot to make an aps backup first
i'll post back when i'm good to go. could be this wknd
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that's why we told you to flash 3.33 universal firmware
so you can have access to any fastboot commands
but you preffered htcdev site
nevermind
by the way everything are mentioned before about vipers and revelation are true
go for them and you won't regeret it:good:
don't i still need that fw anyway? to not get a bootloop or a rom that doesn't want to boot?
Ch3vr0n said:
don't i still need that fw anyway? to not get a bootloop or a rom that doesn't want to boot?
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you are already on ics firmware so any ics and jb rom will work
leave it as it is now
So i've grabbed the ViperS rom. How do i proceed now?
Copy it to root of SD card? Fire up TWRP manager (android app), click install > browse to zip & flash it? correct? or is via recovery safer?
Ch3vr0n said:
So i've grabbed the ViperS rom. How do i proceed now?
Copy it to root of SD card? Fire up TWRP manager (android app), click install > browse to zip & flash it? correct? or is via recovery safer?
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i suggest to do it from recovery
before flashing make a nandroid of your current one
full wipe
flash the rom
done
What do i tell twrp to backup? Boot, cache, data, recovery, system, android secure?
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Ch3vr0n said:
What do i tell twrp to backup? Boot, cache, data, recovery, system, android secure?
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actually everything
i have never used TWRP but surely has an option to backup all of them at once
Backup went flawless. Now a last question and i should be good to go. I know i can use titanium backup to restore aps from my 'stock" rom to the viper rom for play store aps. But what about "system" aps like "mail" can i use titanium to restore the account settings or is it safest to start completely from scratch since it will be a totally new rom.
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Ch3vr0n said:
Backup went flawless. Now a last question and i should be good to go. I know i can use titanium backup to restore aps from my 'stock" rom to the viper rom for play store aps. But what about "system" aps like "mail" can i use titanium to restore the account settings or is it safest to start completely from scratch since it will be a totally new rom.
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Never restore system apps of some other ROM. Its recommended to start from the beginning and setup mail accounts for new Rom
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