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I have tried installing several different ROMS all with the same result. -> stuck in the HTC white screen, not even the black letter that come after it normaly.
I followed the noob s-off guide, did every step like in the guide. Next i tried loading a new rom (Revolution HD and RCmix) both are the newest version as of now. Installing the entire ROM takes like 2 mins max (seems kinda short) but in both cases it says it is installed OK.
Everytime all i could do was reinstall the recovey (because that didnt work also) and then do a recovery of my old ROM.
I searched all the forums but nobody with a Sensation is having trouble with it.
I have a Sensation with HBOOT 1.18 and i have Android 2.3.4 with the 1.45.401.3 softwareversion.
I really dont get it. Can anybody please help with my Sensation problem???
h0und said:
I have tried installing several different ROMS all with the same result. -> stuck in the HTC white screen, not even the black letter that come after it normaly.
I followed the noob s-off guide, did every step like in the guide. Next i tried loading a new rom (Revolution HD and RCmix) both are the newest version as of now. Installing the entire ROM takes like 2 mins max (seems kinda short) but in both cases it says it is installed OK.
Everytime all i could do was reinstall the recovey (because that didnt work also) and then do a recovery of my old ROM.
I searched all the forums but nobody with a Sensation is having trouble with it.
I have a Sensation with HBOOT 1.18 and i have Android 2.3.4 with the 1.45.401.3 softwareversion.
I really dont get it. Can anybody please help with my Sensation problem???
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do you have root access? s-off and root are two different things.
something definitely is off was your h-boot 1.18 prior to applying the noob proof s-off? because generally after gaining root your h-boot will change to 1.17xxxxxx
you will need this file
after s-off install clockworkmod or [4ext recovery (in my signature)]
*after recovery installed
*copy paste the downloaded file (su-2.3.6.3-efgh-signed.zip) into the rootof your device
*reboot into recovery and apply update.zip
it might say the install was aborted. (go ahead and try again) if it says aborted one more time thats alright. it did this for me for both my sensations but it still gave me root access.
there is an app called Root Checker on the market that will verify if you have gained root access and give you possible solutions if you havent acquired root access through this process.
after you have achieved root access you will be able to apply roms successfully
Let me know if this works
Hi rddocke,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I forgot to mention in my post that i did do the rooting explained in the guide and by you, i am 100% sure i have root acces on my device, i can run titanium backup for instance (and actually backup), use setcpu and i have the extra "Superuser" tile in my list of programs.
I have HBOOT 1.18 before S-OFF and after I have 1.17.11111 i believe (definitely 1.17.xxxxxx).
U have any more help to give?
h0und said:
Hi rddocke,
Thanks for the quick reply.
I forgot to mention in my post that i did do the rooting explained in the guide and by you, i am 100% sure i have root acces on my device, i can run titanium backup for instance (and actually backup), use setcpu and i have the extra "Superuser" tile in my list of programs.
I have HBOOT 1.18 before S-OFF and after I have 1.17.11111 i believe (definitely 1.17.xxxxxx).
U have any more help to give?
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Hi,
I'm not sure which guide you used to get s-off,but have a look in my sig for the s-off guide there.
Did you do the super CID stage?
If you haven't,that might explain why none of the ROMS you are trying are working.
h0und said:
I have tried installing several different ROMS all with the same result. -> stuck in the HTC white screen, not even the black letter that come after it normaly.
I followed the noob s-off guide, did every step like in the guide. Next i tried loading a new rom (Revolution HD and RCmix) both are the newest version as of now. Installing the entire ROM takes like 2 mins max (seems kinda short) but in both cases it says it is installed OK.
Everytime all i could do was reinstall the recovey (because that didnt work also) and then do a recovery of my old ROM.
I searched all the forums but nobody with a Sensation is having trouble with it.
I have a Sensation with HBOOT 1.18 and i have Android 2.3.4 with the 1.45.401.3 softwareversion.
I really dont get it. Can anybody please help with my Sensation problem???
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You have to switch of the phone, boot into recovery and restore the phone
malybru said:
Hi,
I'm not sure which guide you used to get s-off,but have a look in my sig for the s-off guide there.
Did you do the super CID stage?
If you haven't,that might explain why none of the ROMS you are trying are working.
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I used the guide u have in ur sig. I also did the super CID stage...
bishoybish said:
You have to switch of the phone, boot into recovery and restore the phone
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I know that, i dont need the solution to fix the problem that is caused by the ROM being installed correctly, i really wanna know how i can install the ROM in the correct way so i dont have to restore.
But thanks anyway!
h0und said:
I know that, i dont need the solution to fix the problem that is caused by the ROM being installed correctly, i really wanna know how i can install the ROM in the correct way so i dont have to restore.
But thanks anyway!
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read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074559
go to the bottom of the first post and follow the instructions to install a custom ROM
bishoybish said:
read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074559
go to the bottom of the first post and follow the instructions to install a custom ROM
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I solved it with the help of a friend.
Am a bit emberrassed to say but..... we formatted the sd card of my phone, copied the ROM + superwipe to it and then it worked like a charm...
Thanks for the help everyone!
h0und said:
I solved it with the help of a friend.
Am a bit emberrassed to say but..... we formatted the sd card of my phone, copied the ROM + superwipe to it and then it worked like a charm...
Thanks for the help everyone!
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Lol sorry I didn't think of that I get so used to answering with,step by step instructions. Good to know ya got it boss
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Inspire 4g rooted running Honey3D from the ROM Manager (Android 2.3.3 Sense 3.0)
Before I rooted the device when I upgraded to 2.3.3 from the official AT&T ROM I started having issues with device stability. I figured if I rooted and installed another ROM it would improve, but much to my dismay it hasn't. I will be doing simple things like texting and the device will lock up and require me to take the battery out to reboot. It has gotten worse in the past couple of weeks and I am hoping I can get some help here. It's so bad I *gasp* ordered a refurbed iPhone from Gamestop...but I am hoping I can get some help and be able to bring this device to it's former glory!
I have also noticed I cannot get through a full day with battery. Is this something that has to do with GB on the Inspire? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Inspire 4g rooted running Honey3D from the ROM Manager (Android 2.3.3 Sense 3.0)
Before I rooted the device when I upgraded to 2.3.3 from the official AT&T ROM I started having issues with device stability. I figured if I rooted and installed another ROM it would improve, but much to my dismay it hasn't. I will be doing simple things like texting and the device will lock up and require me to take the battery out to reboot. It has gotten worse in the past couple of weeks and I am hoping I can get some help here. It's so bad I *gasp* ordered a refurbed iPhone from Gamestop...but I am hoping I can get some help and be able to bring this device to it's former glory!
I have also noticed I cannot get through a full day with battery. Is this something that has to do with GB on the Inspire? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Well I know the Inspire has a pretty sub-standard battery life before rooting but as for instability, you my friend probably have some kind of a hardware issue. Typically, most lock-up issues I see are from bad flashes and unstable roms, in this case it seems you had some issues before the root which leads me to believe you have either some hardware issue or some kind of a compatibility issues. When you flash a new rom, make sure to always full wipe (wipe data, cache, dalvik cache, battery stats) before you flash a new rom. If you haven't done that already, try it and re flash the rom. May I suggest trying Bindroid for testing purposes as I know they have a very stable sense ROM.
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Info:
Inspire 4g rooted running Honey3D from the ROM Manager (Android 2.3.3 Sense 3.0)
Before I rooted the device when I upgraded to 2.3.3 from the official AT&T ROM I started having issues with device stability. I figured if I rooted and installed another ROM it would improve, but much to my dismay it hasn't. I will be doing simple things like texting and the device will lock up and require me to take the battery out to reboot. It has gotten worse in the past couple of weeks and I am hoping I can get some help here. It's so bad I *gasp* ordered a refurbed iPhone from Gamestop...but I am hoping I can get some help and be able to bring this device to it's former glory!
I have also noticed I cannot get through a full day with battery. Is this something that has to do with GB on the Inspire? Any help is greatly appreciated!
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I noticed that you said you are running Honey3D from ROM Manager? Does that mean you downloaded the ROM in app, through ROM Manager? That COULD be your problem, as I know sometimes downloads through the app aren't downloaded properly, completely, etc.
Try getting onto a desktop computer, downloading the ROM form the XDA site, and move it to your SD card, and THEN boot into recovery, full wipe, etc.
Try that. Let me know
I had similar issues on my stock rom (unrooted). ATT sent me a new battery as it was still under the 1yr warranty. That didn't solve the problem so they sent me a new refurb (with another new battery). No more problems - plus I now have two spare batteries. But as long as you are rooted, they are going to think that is the problem.
If it comes to the point where you have to send the phone back to ATT, just download the RUU from the HTC website, and update the phone back to the Stock Gingerbread 2.3 update. That will remove root and you'll be set
I will try these solutions tonight and see if I can get any of them to work.
I really do appreciate everyone's input. If I have to return to stock, is there anything special I need to do to unroot my phone? Like turning S-OFF back on ON?
Thanks again!
nathan.stanford said:
I will try these solutions tonight and see if I can get any of them to work.
I really do appreciate everyone's input. If I have to return to stock, is there anything special I need to do to unroot my phone? Like turning S-OFF back on ON?
Thanks again!
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I believe there is a tool somewhere in the dev section to get everything back to stock..but more or less you'll need the stock RUU from HTC. I have never had to go back to stock so this is simply based on what I've seen/red and not so much based on experience lol
How do I check to see if S-OFF is back to S-ON? That's the main thing I am concerned with. Don't want them knowing I rooted and telling me it a no deal on a replacement if it comes to that.
nathan.stanford said:
How do I check to see if S-OFF is back to S-ON? That's the main thing I am concerned with. Don't want them knowing I rooted and telling me it a no deal on a replacement if it comes to that.
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boot into HBOOT and at the top there should be something that says S-OFF (if you're S-OFF), to be honest I've had my phone rooted since day 1 so I have no idea what it actually says when its S-ON, I'm going to make a bold assumption, lol, that it would just say S-ON if it were S-ON...
Edit: the top line in HBOOT if S-Off should read something like "ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF"
Any suggestions on ROM's?
I know it comes down to personal preference but I do value the opinion of others
MMM-BACONSTRIPS said:
boot into HBOOT and at the top there should be something that says S-OFF (if you're S-OFF), to be honest I've had my phone rooted since day 1 so I have no idea what it actually says when its S-ON, I'm going to make a bold assumption, lol, that it would just say S-ON if it were S-ON...
Edit: the top line in HBOOT if S-Off should read something like "ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF"
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It will say s-on in place of s-off
Sent from my HTC Inspire™ 4G using xda premium
Hi everybody. I'm starting a new thread because there are quite a few issues on this phone and I wanted your help in understanding them.
I'm using an Orange HTC desire S which I bought from a local market in India. This was about six months back and it picked up my Vodafone sim easily so i presumed it had some kind of Sim unlocker.
PROBLEM 1
Fast forward to a few days back when I thought getting root access would be fun and would enable many more options. I booted into recovery mode and here is where the first problem kicks in.
When I boot using the volume + power button option, my phone tells me it's S-OFF and then proceeds(on its own) to a different menu. It shows two options only.
1. Device info
2. Clean S58 data
There's no way at all to return to the previous screen here on. It gets stuck here because option 1 gives me general data about the phone and option 2 runs what seems like the sim unlock problem, tells me there's no update and returns to the same menu. I'm always(2 attempts) left with only the battery pull option which invariably clears all the data on my phone and works like a hard reset.
I also tried this without the memory card and got stuck at the black screen with the red exclamation mark.
Can someone tell me what's wrong here and what I need to do to get root access.
PROBLEM 2
This is more of a confusion I face. Most of my friends using the Desire S have got the sense 3.0 update but my phone is still running on 2.1 and tells me it is up to date. On the forum, most people seem to have received the 2.3.5 and the 3.0 update. Why am I not getting it?
Is it because i'm not on the orange network or is it something else(like s off)?
What do i need to do to get the updates in India?
Thanks for reading.
Can someone tell me what's wrong and how I should proceed?
sukrit7 said:
Hi everybody. I'm starting a new thread because there are quite a few issues on this phone and I wanted your help in understanding them.
I'm using an Orange HTC desire S which I bought from a local market in India. This was about six months back and it picked up my Vodafone sim easily so i presumed it had some kind of Sim unlocker.
PROBLEM 1
Fast forward to a few days back when I thought getting root access would be fun and would enable many more options. I booted into recovery mode and here is where the first problem kicks in.
When I boot using the volume + power button option, my phone tells me it's S-OFF and then proceeds(on its own) to a different menu. It shows two options only.
1. Device info
2. Clean S58 data
There's no way at all to return to the previous screen here on. It gets stuck here because option 1 gives me general data about the phone and option 2 runs what seems like the sim unlock problem, tells me there's no update and returns to the same menu. I'm always(2 attempts) left with only the battery pull option which invariably clears all the data on my phone and works like a hard reset.
I also tried this without the memory card and got stuck at the black screen with the red exclamation mark.
Can someone tell me what's wrong here and what I need to do to get root access.
PROBLEM 2
This is more of a confusion I face. Most of my friends using the Desire S have got the sense 3.0 update but my phone is still running on 2.1 and tells me it is up to date. On the forum, most people seem to have received the 2.3.5 and the 3.0 update. Why am I not getting it?
Is it because i'm not on the orange network or is it something else(like s off)?
What do i need to do to get the updates in India?
Thanks for reading.
Can someone tell me what's wrong and how I should proceed?
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Sukrit, most of your answers are within your questions. I've highlighted them in Red...
First of all, just because you purchased it in India (Somewhere like Gaffar Market, etc) doesn't mean it's from HTC India. HTC software update doesn't look at what sim card you're using to allot upgrades to your phone... It localises you depending on the software shipped with the phone.
Secondly, your phone is an Orange branded device and unlocking stuff is usually more troublesome and dangerous on branded devices... As for the solution to PROBLEM 1 as posted by you, look inside your sd card for a file named PG88IMG.zip. If you find it, back it up on your pc and delete it from the sd card. See if that helps, as having an update zip on your memory card will force your bootloader to flash it whether you want it to do so or not... Let's call it the phone's "instinct" to flash the PG88IMG.zip if it finds it while in bootloader.
I also suggest you read the Guides in the general section carefully, especially the warning about branded devices... But since you say you're s-off, half the battle is already won and i think you'll be okay to root.
As for the battery pull, it does not reset your phone data my friend... your data will all be safe and all it does is a soft reset, NOT a hard reset. You are more likely to fry your eMMC chip doing that... and that would be a MUCH bigger problem, as i'm kinda sure your phone doesn't even have a distant cousin called "warranty"
Let me know if you found an update zip on your sd card like i mentioned above, and we'll pick it up from there.
Cheers. Hope i can be of help.
Thanks a lot for answering and helping me with my problem.
enigmaamit said:
Sukrit, most of your answers are within your questions. I've highlighted them in Red...
First of all, just because you purchased it in India (Somewhere like Gaffar Market, etc) doesn't mean it's from HTC India. HTC software update doesn't look at what sim card you're using to allot upgrades to your phone... It localises you depending on the software shipped with the phone.
I've understood this but does it also mean that unless i'm on the Orange network, I won't get the update?
Also, great guess on where I got the phone from
Secondly, your phone is an Orange branded device and unlocking stuff is usually more troublesome and dangerous on branded devices... As for the solution to PROBLEM 1 as posted by you, look inside your sd card for a file named PG88IMG.zip. If you find it, back it up on your pc and delete it from the sd card. See if that helps, as having an update zip on your memory card will force your bootloader to flash it whether you want it to do so or not... Let's call it the phone's "instinct" to flash the PG88IMG.zip if it finds it while in bootloader.
I understand. There are two files that i think are relevant.
1. HTC-ANDROID-GOLD_CARD. I haven't put this in as far as I remember. Size-0 bytes.
2. PG88DIAG.nbh. I'm presuming this is the file you were talking about? There is a slight difference in name,though.
I also suggest you read the Guides in the general section carefully, especially the warning about branded devices... But since you say you're s-off, half the battle is already won and i think you'll be okay to root.
As for the battery pull, it does not reset your phone data my friend... your data will all be safe and all it does is a soft reset, NOT a hard reset. You are more likely to fry your eMMC chip doing that... and that would be a MUCH bigger problem, as i'm kinda sure your phone doesn't even have a distant cousin called "warranty"
This is what is weird,Amit. If I pull the battery when the phone is at the device info and clear s58 data screen, it always hard resets. All software/contacts,basically anything on the phone memory disappears. Why does this happen?
If you think this behavior is normal then i'll remove the file in the memory card and try again.
Thanks a ton!
Let me know if you found an update zip on your sd card like i mentioned above, and we'll pick it up from there.
Cheers. Hope i can be of help.
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Can't I just use the Orange Rom on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506 for the update?
sukrit7 said:
Can't I just use the Orange Rom on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506 for the update?
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Why don't we start by removing the PG88DIAG file from the sd card (back it up on PC), and also the GOLD CARD file, which obviously was used by the nefarious Gaffar guys to s-off your phone...,
This will hopefully give you access to bootloader and fastboot so you can root and flash a custom recovery. Once you've done that, you can flash whatever ROM you like.
I'd recommend Endymion if you want the best possible sense 3.5 experience...
Let me know if removing those two files allows you to remain in bootloader and access recovery...
Hey Amit. Removing the two files has worked fine. Thanku
What steps should i take now to get root access?
Or, can I just load the orange ROM available on the other thread without rooting?
sukrit7 said:
Hey Amit. Removing the two files has worked fine. Thanku
What steps should i take now to get root access?
Or, can I just load the orange ROM available on the other thread without rooting?
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Congrats buddy!
Firstly, you cannot flash a custom ROM without a custom recovery...
To obtain root access, you can use Gingerbreak.apk
I suggest you just flash a custom recovery (I personally recommend 4EXT Recovery) via fastboot or you can simply use 4EXT Recovery updater app (free) or 4EXT Recovery Control app (paid, check my signature for link), then take a nandroid backup of your current ROM, and then Flash a Custom ROM.
You don't have to stick to Orange ROMs... you can flash whatever ROM you want... I highly recommend Endymion, but the choice is ultimately yours to make...
Glad you got this far... happy times ahead for you!!
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Before proceeding, i would like to know what hboot version you have... this may save us a lot of trouble later...
enigmaamit said:
Congrats buddy!
Firstly, you cannot flash a custom ROM without a custom recovery...
To obtain root access, you can use Gingerbreak.apk
This didn't work. I left it on two times for more than 15 minutes.
I suggest you just flash a custom recovery (I personally recommend 4EXT Recovery) via fastboot or you can simply use 4EXT Recovery updater app (free) or 4EXT Recovery Control app (paid, check my signature for link), then take a nandroid backup of your current ROM, and then Flash a Custom ROM.
You don't have to stick to Orange ROMs... you can flash whatever ROM you want... I highly recommend Endymion, but the choice is ultimately yours to make...
I can do this without root too,right?
Glad you got this far... happy times ahead for you!!
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Before proceeding, i would like to know what hboot version you have... this may save us a lot of trouble later...
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android version- 2.3.3
sense - 2.1
SAGA pvt SHIP s-off RL
HBOOT- 0.98. 0002
Radio- 3805. 06. 02. 03_M
Thought i'd give you all the details
sukrit7 said:
android version- 2.3.3
sense - 2.1
SAGA pvt SHIP s-off RL
HBOOT- 0.98. 0002
Radio- 3805. 06. 02. 03_M
Thought i'd give you all the details
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Yup, everything seems to be fine. Go ahead and root your phone... flash 4EXT Recoery via 4EXT Recovery Updater app, and then after taking a backup, and doing a full wipe, flash whatever ROM you want to...
Read the instructions and guides carefully in the general and Development section prior to this, and remember...DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY WHILE THE PHONE IS STILL ON! It's better to try other methods to reboot it, or even let it discharge over time and switch off by itself, rather that attempt to pull battery. Othert than this, i think you're ok to flash a new ROM, and enter the amazing world of custom ROMs...
Hey. I decided to be a little experimental and just couldn't wait either; installed revolutionary and i've got root access. Ha!
Thanks so much for your help.
Now tell me, what ROM should I use?
i've also installed clockwork.
Thanks a ton again!
Edit: I think you missed a part of my reply. Gingerbreak hadn't worked hence i opted for this.
sukrit7 said:
Hey. I decided to be a little experimental and just couldn't wait either; installed revolutionary and i've got root access. Ha!
Thanks so much for your help.
Now tell me, what ROM should I use?
i've also installed clockwork.
Thanks a ton again!
Edit: I think you missed a part of my reply. Gingerbreak hadn't worked hence i opted for this.
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Congrats!
If you want a Sense 3 ROM, go for Hyperion
For Sense 3.5 (My personal favourite) go for Endymion
For crazy theming options, you can try MIUI from MIUI.us
If you like plain stock look.... Cyanogenmod.
I would however still recommend Endymion (Though i like v2.2 better than v3)
P.S. Just a friendly question... Gaffar me kitne ka pada ye phone? I bought my phone new...but my wife wants one now and i don't want to put in the money for a new phone from a mobile store...
i'll get endymion then, should follow your advise since you've helped so much. Do i need to make any changes to the hboot/radio?
and should i get both 3.1 and the add on package?
yaar, it'll be a lot cheaper now. when i bought it tab market price was around 22.5. I got it for 16.5 with box and accessories. At that time, there were only two shops that had the desire S and this was the only one that functioned properly.
i'm pretty sure you can get it for less than 13k now.
I'll try n get you the shop's name and number. i've bought both the desire and the desire s from him and they've worked well.
sukrit7 said:
i'll get endymion then, should follow your advise since you've helped so much. Do i need to make any changes to the hboot/radio?
and should i get both 3.1 and the add on package?
yaar, it'll be a lot cheaper now. when i bought it tab market price was around 22.5. I got it for 16.5 with box and accessories. At that time, there were only two shops that had the desire S and this was the only one that functioned properly.
i'm pretty sure you can get it for less than 13k now.
I'll try n get you the shop's name and number. i've bought both the desire and the desire s from him and they've worked well.
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You can get the v3.1 without the addon initially. See how it works for you... Then you can flash the addon package if you feel like Modding the ROM. I'm still on v2.2 because I didn't feel the need to upgrade.
Please do get me the number of your guy in gaffar as I'm planning to get a galaxy note as well as a desire s...
Beamed from the Dark Side using xda premium.
Hey. Looked everywhere for the number but I just can't find it. Awfully sorry,man.
I don't know if you've ever been to Gaffar before but just incase you haven't,do ensure that you buy from a proper shop and not people with cabinets full of phones. These guys will offer you cheaper prices but will also disappear in a couple of days.
There are only 5-6 big shops which sell import phones,most of them are decent and will offer you a week or two worth of hardware guarantee. Enough for you to atleast test the phone out.
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I rooted my HTC Desire S after downgrading it's HBOOT from 2.00 to 1.47 something. I was not satisfied by using customised ROMs with lots of bugs so I flashed stock ROM HTC Saga Asia India and then updated it by mistake or you can say foolishly. Now my phone is not booting and it is stopped on logo screen. I tried to use recovery but it just wiped data and and reboots when I select Install Zip from sd card.
Any fix for this? I have to go to HTC care center or it can be sorted out at home? Thanks in advance.
hi,
i thing you have been flashed wrong RUU, or your procedure is wrong,
have you know your phone's cid
post here your phone's cid, anyone suggest you which ruu file you have to flash.
If you could explain properly and in proper readable font, what steps exactly did you perform to reach this phone state - people would help. As it is, my eyes hurt from looking at your post, I only see huge letters and can't read anything out of them.
it's same case with me..
and now i need some help too
padrik said:
it's same case with me..
and now i need some help too
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I suggest you read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...[GUIDE] How to be a New User (and not a noob)
I know you've been told to stop tagging your problems on the bottom of others, if I've noticed your posts then I'm sure a mod has.
I am about to part with my One S after two years and intend to return it to a more-or-less stock ROM before selling it.
After flashing several stock-ish ROMS and booting to system, I found that they all produce the following message in red when running Setup:
This is a test device. Tell HTC is automatically enabled so that HTC can collect critical information about the device during testing. It is not possible to turn this feature off on this phone
This message would be potentially of concern to any new owner of the phone, so I have done a little research to find out what causes it and how to remove it. I am sharing my findings here in case they may be of use to anyone else selling their One S after their 24-month contract finishes.
Cause
The warning is generated by an app called Udove when it counters an S-OFF phone during setup - it assumes that, as the security is missing, the device must be a test device. (It isn't)!
Solution
Return to S-ON or remove the Udove app. (This needs to be removed from the ROM.zip as a factory reset would restore the apk if it is simply deleted).
Removing Udove
1. I started with a Stock, rooted ROM (Ville_Europe_3.16.401.8_OTA_UPDATE_Stock_Rooted_ODEX_FULL.zip) from here
2. Unzip the rom (I used 7-Zip)
3. Navigate to the /system/app/ folder and delete Udove.apk and Udove.odex
4. Rezip the ROM
5. Sign the zip (if required)
6. Flash the new ROM - the 'Tell HTC' page is now gone from setup.
Might be usefull, thanks for that!!!
Just wandering why all the devs don't do it by default when they build their Rom? Is there any risk/issue that can explain nobody's doing it?!
Darvadouille said:
Might be usefull, thanks for that!!!
Just wandering why all the devs don't do it by default when they build their Rom? Is there any risk/issue that can explain nobody's doing it?!
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Probably no one faces the problem because S-OFF and using a non modified stock rom is not a common combination. Also if someone wants to sell the phone as stock, he/she will think about getting the phone S-ON again before selling it.
Darvadouille said:
Might be usefull, thanks for that!!!
Just wandering why all the devs don't do it by default when they build their Rom? Is there any risk/issue that can explain nobody's doing it?!
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Yes, I think the devs ARE doing it by default - I have been using custom ROMs for the last 2 years on this device and have never encountered it before. It was only when I went back to a rooted stock ROM that I came across the issue.
I could go back to completely stock, but that seems a bit pointless after all the work I put in to get the phone to where it is. If a new owner is not interested in rooting/custom recovery/S-OFF etc, they will never know it is there. If they are interested, then the work is already done.
There's also custom hboot to remove the warning.
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rc420head said:
There's also custom hboot to remove the warning.
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This is not the same warning. A custom HBOOT removes the warning on the boot screen.
The warning referred to in the OP occurs during Setup, not on the boot screen.
Hey dude,could you upload your ROM after all the steps to flash it in our S-off machine? Thanks in advance, Merry Christmas