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HTC Desire S, Restoring, Flashing, Hboot

Hi everyone! I'm new here so apologies for any mistakes, wrongs etc.
I needed some help with my HTC desire S, I'm new to all this rooting, flashing stuff, but i'm not too thick so understand some things. So heres the story/problem.
About a month ago I S-OFF my phone to try out some awesome custom ROMS, Granted i had some fun with them, I installed an unofficial 2.3.5 gingerbread with sense 3.0, just to see what the new sense was like, As I didn't receive the OTA update on my phone. But now i'd like to restore my phone back to the original ROM that came on the phone. I'm not to fused weather its S-OFF, all I really wanted was my original ROM as Sense 3.0 is running so slow on my phone, and its made a big difference in performance. I'm one of these guys who says please search the forum and google for help. And I did just this and found some great information yet of which i have had no luck with.
I've tried running an RUU whilst my phone is switch on and connected via HTC Sync, No luck. Model ID error 130....Please use the correct ROM (or something along those lines) So i found that u could flash the RUU after extracting the rom.zip and renaming it to PG88IMG.zip. So i did just this, still no luck, Updating was being processed and at the end of the update I got the message Wrong model ID and again Please use correct ROM (something like that anyway!)
Now your probably laughing at me by now thinking rialcniS you thick so and so, your using the wrong RUU. Which to anyone else sounds correct. But surely if i'm trying to convert back to the original stock ROM then 2.3.3 Gingerbread is the one to go for? as this was what my phone was running from the box!
So I did a little bit more research and found out that maybe its to do with my Hboot version. Below are my phones detail.
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-6.98.2000 (PG8810000)
RADIO-3822.09.08.20_M
eMMC-BOOT
FEB 24 2011,21:19:05
Software Information:
Android version - 2.3.5
HTC Sense Version - 3.0
Software Number - Desire S 2.10.401.4 [PROXUSER]
Kernel version - 2.6.35.10-g9ac6c7a
Baseband version - 20.48.30.0922U_3822.09.08.20_M
Build Number 2.10.401.4 CL156318 release-keys
Browser version - WebKit/533.1
From my research I found (or at least this is how it translates in my brain) is that I cant install an original stock ROM on Hboot 6.98.2000. Is this correct?
Anyway, for some more information to you guys when I load my phone up in fastboot, it starts searching for the PG88IMG.zip and also something along the lines of PG88DIAG, yet all it says underneath is Wrong or no image?
Am I being a complete idiot, or does this seem strange to some of you more advanced android rooters
If anyone can point me in the right direction to where i might be going wrong, id much appreciate it!
Thanks in advanced
Rialcnis!

rialcnis said:
Hi everyone! I'm new here so apologies for any mistakes, wrongs etc.
I needed some help with my HTC desire S, I'm new to all this rooting, flashing stuff, but i'm not too thick so understand some things. So heres the story/problem.
About a month ago I S-OFF my phone to try out some awesome custom ROMS, Granted i had some fun with them, I installed an unofficial 2.3.5 gingerbread with sense 3.0, just to see what the new sense was like, As I didn't receive the OTA update on my phone. But now i'd like to restore my phone back to the original ROM that came on the phone. I'm not to fused weather its S-OFF, all I really wanted was my original ROM as Sense 3.0 is running so slow on my phone, and its made a big difference in performance. I'm one of these guys who says please search the forum and google for help. And I did just this and found some great information yet of which i have had no luck with.
I've tried running an RUU whilst my phone is switch on and connected via HTC Sync, No luck. Model ID error 130....Please use the correct ROM (or something along those lines) So i found that u could flash the RUU after extracting the rom.zip and renaming it to PG88IMG.zip. So i did just this, still no luck, Updating was being processed and at the end of the update I got the message Wrong model ID and again Please use correct ROM (something like that anyway!)
Now your probably laughing at me by now thinking rialcniS you thick so and so, your using the wrong RUU. Which to anyone else sounds correct. But surely if i'm trying to convert back to the original stock ROM then 2.3.3 Gingerbread is the one to go for? as this was what my phone was running from the box!
So I did a little bit more research and found out that maybe its to do with my Hboot version. Below are my phones detail.
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-6.98.2000 (PG8810000)
RADIO-3822.09.08.20_M
eMMC-BOOT
FEB 24 2011,21:19:05
Software Information:
Android version - 2.3.5
HTC Sense Version - 3.0
Software Number - Desire S 2.10.401.4 [PROXUSER]
Kernel version - 2.6.35.10-g9ac6c7a
Baseband version - 20.48.30.0922U_3822.09.08.20_M
Build Number 2.10.401.4 CL156318 release-keys
Browser version - WebKit/533.1
From my research I found (or at least this is how it translates in my brain) is that I cant install an original stock ROM on Hboot 6.98.2000. Is this correct?
Anyway, for some more information to you guys when I load my phone up in fastboot, it starts searching for the PG88IMG.zip and also something along the lines of PG88DIAG, yet all it says underneath is Wrong or no image?
Am I being a complete idiot, or does this seem strange to some of you more advanced android rooters
If anyone can point me in the right direction to where i might be going wrong, id much appreciate it!
Thanks in advanced
Rialcnis!
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Can't say much but I will point you to see this guide if it helps .
www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/flashing-ruu-htc
Sent from a darkly dreaming freak named Ray with a hTC Desire S in his hand which's rom is changed by the owner more than his clothes !

More useful info will be not the current state of your device, but what it was before the S-Off and customizing.
Setup the adb and fastboot commands on your PC /there is guide in my signature.
Then connect the device and type the following commands:
Code:
adb devices ([I]your device serial number should be displayed[/I])
adb shell [I](there should be a command prompt with the # symbol in front if not type "su" without the quotes[/I])
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p17 of=/sdcard/misc.img ([I]this will create a misc.img file on your SDcard[/I])
Then copy the misc.img to your PC and open it with HEX editor (XVI32 is free, you can google it)
Open the misc.img with HEX Editor. There will be a number like 1.28.401.1 on line 6. This is the number of your original software.
Search in this thread for the proper RUU and install it.
Important! Before flashing the RUU change your hboot with this one
Maybe sounds complicated but nothing scary about it, just follow the steps carefully.
Good luck

use search there is a whole thread about downgrading the hboot ON THE FIRST PAGE.

Sorry, I had searched and searched everywhere for about 3 hours straight, and every time I found something that seemed promising i would get errors and have no luck.
@amidabuddha, Thankyou so much, this seems very promising. I'll give it ago tonight and keep you posted on the progress!
Thanks again!!

look for a thread called downgrading the new hboot.theres a guide ,it works fine as i have used it myself.

djisgod said:
use search there is a whole thread about downgrading the hboot ON THE FIRST PAGE.
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djisgod said:
look for a thread called downgrading the new hboot.theres a guide ,it works fine as i have used it myself.
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Hey, his problem is not the hboot, he needs his Stock configuration for his region (which is wise in order to keep the warranty). The only thing he needs for this is the proper RUU and overwrittable hboot, no downgrades, no other stuff

amidabuddha said:
Hey, his problem is not the hboot, he needs his Stock configuration for his region (which is wise in order to keep the warranty). The only thing he needs for this is the proper RUU and overwrittable hboot, no downgrades, no other stuff
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So, thanks to you mate i've got it all back to stock! Fantastic! Thankyou very much for your help and keep up the good work!

rialcnis said:
So, thanks to you mate i've got it all back to stock! Fantastic! Thankyou very much for your help and keep up the good work!
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Glad that you solved your issue.
Just out of curiosity - which one was your RUU?
And for your information (there was a complain in your first post about sense 3 performance) - if you receive the 2.10.x.x OTA update notification, the stock sense 3 runs pretty good on my device, no lagging, no bugs so far. So maybe you can give it a try when the time comes.
Enjoy your "new" phone

amidabuddha said:
Glad that you solved your issue.
Just out of curiosity - which one was your RUU?
And for your information (there was a complain in your first post about sense 3 performance) - if you receive the 2.10.x.x OTA update notification, the stock sense 3 runs pretty good on my device, no lagging, no bugs so far. So maybe you can give it a try when the time comes.
Enjoy your "new" phone
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Yeah I'm not to sure, it was running slow and not nice and fresh like it is now! but i reckon now i know how to solve the problem if it occurs again i might give it a try my original RUU was the one u listed in your post 1.28.401.1. Nice and simple instructions you gave, so thanks very much again!!

[q] how to root latest updated..mt4gs??

how to root on the latest firmware i have:
Doubleshot PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.45.0013
MICROP-0353
eMMC-boot
Nov 21 2011,20:20:47
**MY BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED**
AOS: 2.3.4 ("GINGERBREAD")
HTC SCENE VER: 3.0
SOFTWARE NUMBER: 1.55.531.3
KERNEL VERSION:
2.6.35.13-ge4be2bc
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Thu Nov 17 18:32:14 CST 2011
Baseband Version:
11.59.3504.00U_11.16.3504.20_2
Build Number:
1.55.531.3 CL210454 release-keys
Browser Version:
WebKit/533.1
Im trying to figure out how to downgrade the software to gain S-OFF
and root the device cause the htc sence is getting on my nerves and want to custom rom it please if theres a root or have to downgrade to root please make it easy cause im a noob i havent messed with android since my last G1 if its possible email me thanks
[email protected]
THIS IS FOR HTC MYTOUCH 4G SLIDE

Downgrade to S-OFF is in process, so that you'll have to wait on or help with.
here
Since your bootloader is unlocked, you should be able to just flash clockworkmod and then flash whatever ROM you want.
Does this work: How to fastboot flash recovery?

Blue6IX said:
Downgrade to S-OFF is in process, so that you'll have to wait on or help with.
here
Since your bootloader is unlocked, you should be able to just flash clockworkmod and then flash whatever ROM you want.
Does this work: How to fastboot flash recovery?
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hmm im just worried if i mess up im gonna break an expensive phone i really want to get this done in an easy detailed phase because like i said im new to it i was an iphone dude for 3 years (worse choice ever) and when i had the G1 all i had to do is do some coding on the terminal emulator and added the boot.img (i believe) then restarted went on the weird color screen and booted off of recovery wiped out everything and rooted my phone ever since time passed it became more complicated so if this is the only way i will carefully go thru this without damageing the device

crimedave1987 said:
hmm im just worried if i mess up im gonna break an expensive phone i really want to get this done in an easy detailed phase because like i said im new to it i was an iphone dude for 3 years (worse choice ever) and when i had the g1 all i had to do is do some coding on the terminal emulator and added the boot.img (i believe) then restarted went on the weird color screen and booted off of recovery wiped out everything and rooted my phone ever since time passed it became more complicated so if this is the only way i will carefully go thru this without damageing the device
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basically this is my first time

well, you could do it through terminal emulator if you want, but that's the hard way in my opinion.
What you would have to do is taco-root and hope it was stable enough to use, and then install terminal and have the recovery image on the sdcard so you could write it in through the terminal with a dd command.
Thing is, tacoroot will break your current install and it's likely that it'll get thrown into bootloops and never be able to get into the OS itself once you activate root with the script - which is fine because the intention is to work with the phone over adb which you can do while it's bootlooping.
So you would get your terminal and all the access you need to do what you want, but it would be in an adb shell on a computer, not on the phone itself.
The easiest thing for you to do is just download the custom recovery image and fastboot flash it into place, you're basically home free once you do that.
Then you can boot into that recovery and flash superuser for your stock ROM, or another ROM altogether.
crimedave1987 said:
basically this is my first time
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No worries, better to ask questions up front before you start, then when you get stuck and aren't thinking clearly.

thank you so much man
if its possible for an easier way just keep me updated

crimedave1987 said:
if its possible for an easier way just keep me updated
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Hi crimedave1987: Just wodering, did you make progress on this as I also have a MT4G slide and want to root [maybe I need to down grade to Frodo] the upgrade to a later ROM, retaining root, but I need to know that ROM is fully functional, including Camera, video, keyboard backlighting sound etc. Any info appreciated. Cheers.

It's simple to root. Unlock the device through HTC dev, flash CWM Recovery, install a zip of Superuser. That's it, you're rooted.
Most, if not all, dev ROMs are rooted already though.

Lol this is long done baha I got it down with jbear thanks peeps
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using xda app-developers app

[Q] Upgrading from 2.3.4

A while back I flashed a rom onto my HTC sensation.
Current Specs:
Android Version- 2.3.4
HTC Sense Version- 3.0
Software Number- Pyramid3Dv8.21 xe
Yet, With all these new releases and roms, I have no idea where to start :/
Currently scared to do anything since I'm afraid to brick my phone.
I'm sorry if this has or been answered somewhere else.
But, Could someone lead me into the right path to upgrading to the new Firmware + what I need to install for the new 3.0.0+ roms?
I will really appreciate it.
Thank you for reading this.

First you require some basic one time steps that you need to do
This is the guide to do those
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Follow the steps carefully.... Also you can do soff if your hboot is <= 1.18 hboot
Chk the guide for steps to see your hboot
Then for installing ICS roms
This is the best guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1472298
sent from my blazing fast pyramid through sonic waves

Android Version- 2.3.4
HTC Sense Version- 3.0
have you been living under a rock?! you'll love ICS and new Sense

alexown said:
A while back I flashed a rom onto my HTC sensation.
Current Specs:
Android Version- 2.3.4
HTC Sense Version- 3.0
Software Number- Pyramid3Dv8.21 xe
Yet, With all these new releases and roms, I have no idea where to start :/
Currently scared to do anything since I'm afraid to brick my phone.
I'm sorry if this has or been answered somewhere else.
But, Could someone lead me into the right path to upgrading to the new Firmware + what I need to install for the new 3.0.0+ roms?
I will really appreciate it.
Thank you for reading this.
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try ORdroid (OR) ARHD Roms they r awesome.....
thanks for shinz.& mike for there awesome work

I understand about the new stuff in a way
But, What do I do since i'm not updated yet?
Install stock firmware and update regularly then redo the Process?
or is there someway I can Just update without having to redo S-OFF

I believe you can simply flash the 3.32 firmware and then update to the new ICS ROMs. No need to S-OFF again since you're running the older hboot version (that is, I'm assuming you're still running hboot 1.18 or lower since you haven't updated your phone in a while and you're already rooted and stuff).
The second link that ganeshp posted should be all you need to know.

alexown said:
I understand about the new stuff in a way
But, What do I do since i'm not updated yet?
Install stock firmware and update regularly then redo the Process?
or is there someway I can Just update without having to redo S-OFF
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Hi,
It is not clear if you are s-off or not.
Once you are s-off,that will remain no matter what you do(unless you choose to s-on again )
If you are s-off,and you want to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich(ICS) then,everything that you need is in THIS THREAD.
Read it carefully,then read it again!
If you still have questions,ask in that thread or here.
Good luck.

alexown said:
I understand about the new stuff in a way
But, What do I do since i'm not updated yet?
Install stock firmware and update regularly then redo the Process?
or is there someway I can Just update without having to redo S-OFF
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first of all check your HBOOT version (from bootloader -> volume down + power)
if its 1.18 or less(this is only required for SOFF ...if you are already SOFF follow the rest of steps from the guide)...then just use my guide(1st link) for basic steps to keep your phone ready...for flashing custom roms
then for ICS you first need to update your firmware...which was awesomely explained on how to do it from the second guide link I've provided....
remember once you've updated you firmware you can not boot into your OLD GB rom as it is not compatible so you need to get the ICS ROM you want to install on your sdcard before doing firmware update so that you can just flash the ROM directly after updating the firmware
that's all you require...(my best suggestion is READ READ READ...until you are crystal clear)

Which stock Sensation XE rom has the least amount of bloatware?

Which stock Sensation XE rom has the least amount of bloatware?
The question pretty much sums it up. I just got a Sensation XE, Hong Kong model. It has a lot of crap software on it: youni sms, xda assistant, 通通电话，baidu, kuwo player, and all this other Chinese crap. I hate Chinese software with passion. If skynet was/is real, I believe it would be running a Chinese OS. Chinese software naturally tries to take over your computer or phone.
I want to switch to the stock rom with the least amount of junk on it. If it also has a good Chinese/English keyboard with handwriting input that is a plus.
Also, just to make sure I'm on the right track, this is what should be done before I can change roms, right?
1) Get S-off
2) Install Clockwork Mod
3) Get permanent root
4) Write super cid
5) Change Stock Rom

typci said:
Which stock Sensation XE rom has the least amount of bloatware?
The question pretty much sums it up. I just got a Sensation XE, Hong Kong model. It has a lot of crap software on it: youni sms, xda assistant, 通通电话，baidu, kuwo player, and all this other Chinese crap. I hate Chinese software with passion. If skynet was/is real, I believe it would be running a Chinese OS. Chinese software naturally tries to take over your computer or phone.
I want to switch to the stock rom with the least amount of junk on it. If it also has a good Chinese/English keyboard with handwriting input that is a plus.
Also, just to make sure I'm on the right track, this is what should be done before I can change roms, right?
1) Get S-off
2) Install Clockwork Mod
3) Get permanent root
4) Write super cid
5) Change Stock Rom
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the steps are fine ..but 3rd step is not required ...and 2)better have 4EXT recovery ..its better imho and between 4 and 5 there might be one more step ..which can only be decided after you told the current rom you are having (if running gb now ..for ICS you need to flash 3.32/3.33 firmware ..then ROM)
as for the ROM ..for simple STOCK like and fully customized with bloat removed ..try ARHD, insert coin or Elegancia

Hi,
If you go through the steps you mentioned:
1) Get S-off
2) Install Clockwork Mod (Try to get a PG58IMG.zip version of it, saves having to fastboot flash it)
3) Get permanent root
4) Write super cid
5) Change Stock Rom
You could stop at step3 and manuall delete stuff off the ROM you have. OR, what I'd probably do), and as mentioned you can skip step 3 if you're installing a new ROM. Go for a WWE (World Wide English) RUU if you want to keep completely Stock, you can then run ROMcleaner to remove some redundant crap.
Look for something like: RUU_PYRAMID_ICS_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.5_Radio_11.69. 3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_246089_signed.exe
It's ICS with Sense 3.6. The 401 in the above means it's WWE and will either need SuperCID (11111111) or HTC__001, it's completely unbranded.
You can find ROMcleaner at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1217664

Thanks for the replies. I know I can root and then uninstall system apps. I don't really like doing that because you just don't know what else has been done to the rom. This Hong Kong rom won't let me use stock SMS (I know how to select default SMS program, it doesn't work on this rom) and doesn't have stock browser (it has some chinese version of Opera), is asking me if I want to invite my contacts to join all kinds of stupid networks, gets involved with my text messages, has some Chinese antivirus that keeps complaining, and all kinds of other crap. It's the worst rom I've ever seen. The WWE appears to be what I'm looking for. It's unbranded and shouldn't have carrier or region specific stuff. Youtube and other apps that don't ask me questions I can deal with.
I want root, for all of it's obvious benefits. I usually run stock, rooted and custom kernal with GPU overclock. But I'm not so sure I like sense, but I want to try a cleaner rom before I decide on sense.
I'm guessing I don't need to do the OTA update before I start the process. I also saw there were some special procedures for the latest ICS. I'll deal with that bridge when I get there. For now I just need a clean rom that doesn't bombard me with useless Chinese crap.

typci said:
Thanks for the replies. I know I can root and then uninstall system apps. I don't really like doing that because you just don't know what else has been done to the rom. This Hong Kong rom won't let me use stock SMS (I know how to select default SMS program, it doesn't work on this rom) or doesn't have stock browser (it has some chinese version of Opera), is asking me if I want to invite my contacts to join all kinds of stupid networks, gets involved with my text messages, has some Chinese antivirus that keeps complaining, and all kinds of other crap. It's the worst rom I've ever seen. The WWE appears to be what I'm looking for. It's unbranded and shouldn't have carrier or region specific stuff. Youtube and other apps that don't ask me questions I can deal with.
I want root, for all of it's obvious benefits. I usually run stock, rooted and custom kernal with GPU overclock. But I'm not so sure I like sense, but I want to try a cleaner rom before I decide on sense.
I'm guessing I don't need to do the OTA update before I start the process. I saw there were some special procedures for the latest ICS. I'll deal with that bridge when I get there. For now I just need a clean gingerbread that doesn't bombard me with useless Chinese crap.
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There are a few WWE GB ROMs out there, the one I mentioned is pretty slick as it's ICS which seems to work better IMHO.
The following is mentioned in post 1776 and there abouts in the following thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074559
http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Pyramid
The OP has filefactory as the repository but it never worked for me so I gave up on it, looks like others had the same issue.
Just get a Europe one xxx.401.xxx. Avoid 1.24 if you want to go through OTA updates, I had issues with that, might have been me but .....
The ROMcleaner thing I mentioned is pretty good at removing the HTC extra stuff.
Of course, there are a few very nice custom ROMs out there. I was using Virtuous Inquisition (AOSP look and feel based on Sense but de-sensed as much as possible). I've not tried ARHD/IC and some of the others for a long time so can't comment on them.
Have fun and GL on your quest.
EDIT:
P.S. after applying the RUU you'll need to re-install CWM (again easiest was is if you have a PG58IMG.zip version of it) and then apply the root. It looks like the best root at the moment is SuperSU (reading some posts here from EddyOS).

Thanks again. I'm downloading:
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.105_R2_Radio_11.69.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_253443_signed.exe
Now that I look again the 3.33 version is available, I probably should have downloaded that.
I've already got: ADB drivers, HTC Sync, HTC driver, java, pg58img(recovery.img), CMW 5.0.2.0, revolutionary-0.4pre4, su-2.3.63-efgh, and the unbrick stuff in case something goes wrong. Once I finished downloading the firmware I should be ready to go. I'll double check that all the files are good, re-read all the instructional threads, and then get started. My phone doesn't have a warranty, so I have to make sure everything is done correctly the first time.
I also found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Will I need to flash this as well?
HTC phones are so much more complicated compared to the other phones I've rooted and flashed. On my Huawei phone you plugged the phone in to the computer, copied two files, and you were rooted and had CWM installed.

typci said:
Thanks again. I'm downloading:
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.105_R2_Radio_11.69.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_253443_signed.exe
Now that I look again the 3.33 version is available, I probably should have downloaded that.
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The 3.32 contains the 1.27.0000 HBOOT which can be unlocked (just done it myself). The 3.33 contains 1.29.0000 which at the moment cannot be unlocked.
As you're already S-OFF it probably doesn't make much difference. I'm on 3.32 at the moment, I don't know what the differences are between 3.32 & 3.33, I assume minor bug fixes.
I've already got: ADB drivers, HTC Sync, HTC driver, java, pg58img(recovery.img), CMW 5.0.2.0, revolutionary-0.4pre4, su-2.3.63-efgh, and the unbrick stuff in case something goes wrong. Once I finished downloading the firmware I should be ready to go. I'll double check that all the files are good, re-read all the instructional threads, and then get started. My phone doesn't have a warranty, so I have to make sure everything is done correctly the first time.
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Unless you go back to HBOOT 1.18.00 or earlier revolutionary can't help to S-OFF, as you're already S-OFF you shouldn't need it.
Does the PG58IMG.zip you mention contain CWM 5.0.2.0 ?, I usually keep a copy about called PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip, then change the name when I want to install it. The reason I ask is that PG58IMG.zip is a generic name and can be used for many things. You'll need to pop the uSD card when it asks you to reboot.
As far as SU is concerned, look at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
I also found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Will I need to flash this as well?
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No the RUU is self contained and includes the firmware/radio. You might want to install HBOOT 1.27.0011 afterwards, IRC it allows fastboot commands. I think it's in that thread.
HTC phones are so much more complicated compared to the other phones I've rooted and flashed. On my Huawei phone you plugged the phone in to the computer, copied two files, and you were rooted and had CWM installed.
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I know HTC seemed to have created hassles. I had an early Sensation and waiting for someone to work out how to S-OFF was a real pain.
GL
EDIT
REMEMBER to take a nandroid backup before you start, just in case ! Also remember that nandroid backups don't include HBOOT or Radio so if you need to revert you'd need to get them. Take a note of the existing baseband/radio & HBOOT.

gol_n_dal said:
Does the PG58IMG.zip you mention contain CWM 5.0.2.0 ?, I usually keep a copy about called PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip, then change the name when I want to install it. The reason I ask is that PG58IMG.zip is a generic name and can be used for many things. You'll need to pop the uSD card when it asks you to reboot
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I found the PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip file you were talking about. I like that idea better.
gol_n_dal said:
REMEMBER to take a nandroid backup before you start, just in case ! Also remember that nandroid backups don't include HBOOT or Radio so if you need to revert you'd need to get them. Take a note of the existing baseband/radio & HBOOT.
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Good point. I'll add that to the list of steps so I don't forget.
1) Setup ADB/fastboot
2) Get S-off
3) Install Clockwork Mod
4) Backup via CWM!!!!
5) Get permanent root
6) Write super cid
7) Change Stock Rom
Unfortunately the rom didn't download correctly, so looks like I won't be installing the rom tonight.

typci said:
I found the PG58IMG-CWM5020.zip file you were talking about. I like that idea better.
Good point. I'll add that to the list of steps so I don't forget.
1) Setup ADB/fastboot
2) Backup via ADB!!!!
3) Get S-off
4) Install Clockwork Mod
5) Backup via CWM!!!!
6) Get permanent root
7) Write super cid
8) Change Stock Rom
Unfortunately the rom didn't download correctly, so looks like I won't be installing the rom tonight.
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The nandroid backup is via ClockworkMod, not certain what you're backing up through ADB/fastboot. Guess you could get Radio/Recovery etc. Never tried it myself, I like a simple life
There is no point applying SuperSU until after you have installed the new Stock ROM. You can change the CID directly with fastboot, it doesn't need root for that.
Shame about the download, at least the steps look about right.
Eek, I thought you already had S-OFF ? What HBOOT are you on at the moment ? If it's 1.18.0000 or earlier revolutionary.io is perfect, if it's later it's a different process.
Note that when you install the new stock rom via RUUxxxx.exe, it'll splat the custom recovery so it'll need to be re-applied.

Umm, I booted into HBOOT to get my HBOOT version and at the top of the screen it says:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.17.008
RADIO-10.11.9007.15_M
That mean I already had S-OFF, right? Well that was easy.
Actually the phone was smuggled into China to avoid taxes. The sellers probably had to get S-OFF to put a Chinese language rom on there. Which also would explain all the extra bloatware, probably was installed by the same people.
Also, I wasn't able to pull the images through ADB. Have to wait until after rooted.
UPDATE: Installed CWM, backing up now, then root. So far so good. I'll probably have to settle for using Titanium Backup to remove the unwanted apps for now. The second try at downloading the RUU also failed.
UPDATE: Rooted, through it probably was already rooted. Also checked the CID and it was already 11111111. Thanks Chinese smugglers. You did all the work for me. Now to finish uninstalling all the crap you put on my phone.
So actually, the only work I did was install the SU and backup my system.

Nice to see it going smoothly for you, and remember if you want to install ics, you need to flash a ics firmware 3.32 or 3.33. Or you'll be in a boot loop.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app

typci said:
Umm, I booted into HBOOT to get my HBOOT version and at the top of the screen it says:
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.17.008
RADIO-10.11.9007.15_M
That mean I already had S-OFF, right? Well that was easy.
Actually the phone was smuggled into China to avoid taxes. The sellers probably had to get S-OFF to put a Chinese language rom on there. Which also would explain all the extra bloatware, probably was installed by the same people.
Also, I wasn't able to pull the images through ADB. Have to wait until after rooted.
UPDATE: Installed CWM, backing up now, then root. So far so good. I'll probably have to settle for using Titanium Backup to remove the unwanted apps for now. The second try at downloading the RUU also failed.
UPDATE: Rooted, through it probably was already rooted. Also checked the CID and it was already 11111111. Thanks Chinese smugglers. You did all the work for me. Now to finish uninstalling all the crap you put on my phone.
So actually, the only work I did was install the SU and backup my system.
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LOL
As you say that was easy.
There are other sites that you can download 3.32.401 from as it's fairly common, have a look.
As you have a nandroid backup that you can recover back to if needed you can also try ROMcleaner.
I'm going to try a Jelly Bean ROM tomorrow so my nandroid backup will be vital )
A really nice fairly lightweight ROM is Virtuous Inquisition. As I said it's AOSP look and feel but has Sense backend, it's been de-sensed as much as possible.
Anyway Have Fun.

flare4000 said:
Nice to see it going smoothly for you, and remember if you want to install ics, you need to flash a ics firmware 3.32 or 3.33. Or you'll be in a boot loop.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app
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I downloaded 3.32 Europe RUU. I plan to install that tonight after work.

typci said:
I downloaded 3.32 Europe RUU. I plan to install that tonight after work.
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The RUU will contain everything you need and update firmware, Radio, Recovery, HBOOT, ..... and of course the ROM.
Remember it'll flatten the ROM so all saved messages, WiFi details etc. will be lost.
If for some reason you need to revert back to your existing ROM you'll need to downgrade the firmware to 1.17.0008, including the radio. I doubt you'll bother though when you're on 3.32.

help
Does Anyone Have
RUU PYRAMID hTC Asia WWE 1.77.708.148
???

rafael1369 said:
Does Anyone Have
RUU PYRAMID hTC Asia WWE 1.77.708.148
???
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1. Don't double post, you posted this somewhere else as well.
2. Go and look in Football's Shipped ROM Collection thread.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium

help
I know but it's urgent
how I can upgrade my frimware to3.33.x???
I have install dark forest without upgrade my frimware but my device still in htc logo
s-on
with touch recovery
and rooted
please help mee

If it's that urgent you should spend time familiarize yourself with the search button. There is Asskicker's guide how to flash roms with s-on in the general forum. Plus I gave you a link to RUU's in the other thread you posted in.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e

matekaneve said:
If it's that urgent you should spend time familiarize yourself with the search button. There is Asskicker's guide how to flash roms with s-on in the general forum. Plus I gave you a link to RUU's in the other thread you posted in.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
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Hi
I dont understand what u saied??
What can I do?

[Q] Getting Back Into Rooting...

I have been out of the rooting scene for about 1.5 years now. I'm sure a lot of things have changed since then and I need a quick catch up. I wanted to see where I could find a rooting tutorial for the HTC One X (AT&T). I plan on using the stock HTC ROM with a rooted phone. I'm getting out of choosing a custom ROM and just want to stick with the HTC stock ROM for now.
Currently I have the following specs...
- Android Version: 4.0.3
- HTC Sense Version: 4.0
- Software Number: CleanROM Standard 2.2
- HTC SDK API Level: 4.11
- HTC Extension Version: HTCExtension_403_1_GA_4
- Kernel Version: 3.0.8-01155-gca24d1e, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT
- Baseband Version: 0.16.32.09.01_3_10.79.32.08L
- Build Number: 1.85.502.3_R2 CL63811 release-keys
- Browser Version: WebKit/534.30
A few big questions...
1) What is the latest OS for the HTC One X (AT&T)? Is 4.2.2 Out? Will it ever come out (if it's not already)?
2) Is there anything I should worry about losing in an upgrade to the latest OS?
3) Is there a thread to walk a user through the rooting process for my phone?
4) Should I worry about S-Off (not sure I use it now or will in the future)?
5) Should I worry about SuperCID (what is it used for)?
6) Is it possible to hack the WiFi tether so that it bypasses the carrier lock to provide free WiFi tether? (Like the hack for the Samsung Galaxy S4)

arvo.bowen said:
I have been out of the rooting scene for about 1.5 years now. I'm sure a lot of things have changed since then and I need a quick catch up. I wanted to see where I could find a rooting tutorial for the HTC One X (AT&T). I plan on using the stock HTC ROM with a rooted phone. I'm getting out of choosing a custom ROM and just want to stick with the HTC stock ROM for now.
Currently I have the following specs...
- Android Version: 4.0.3
- HTC Sense Version: 4.0
- Software Number: CleanROM Standard 2.2
- HTC SDK API Level: 4.11
- HTC Extension Version: HTCExtension_403_1_GA_4
- Kernel Version: 3.0.8-01155-gca24d1e, [email protected] #1, SMP PREEMPT
- Baseband Version: 0.16.32.09.01_3_10.79.32.08L
- Build Number: 1.85.502.3_R2 CL63811 release-keys
- Browser Version: WebKit/534.30
A few big questions...
1) What is the latest OS for the HTC One X (AT&T)? Is 4.2.2 Out? Will it ever come out (if it's not already)?
2) Is there anything I should worry about losing in an upgrade to the latest OS?
3) Is there a thread to walk a user through the rooting process for my phone?
4) Should I worry about S-Off (not sure I use it now or will in the future)?
5) Should I worry about SuperCID (what is it used for)?
6) Is it possible to hack the WiFi tether so that it bypasses the carrier lock to provide free WiFi tether? (Like the hack for the Samsung Galaxy S4)
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First we need your bootloader details, go into bootloader and post the first few lines. To get into bootloader, hold power and volume down at the same time, keep holding until it reaches bootloader.
Sent from my Evita
Oh by the way, this should have been posted in the q&a section.

On it! Thanks for the quick reply btw.
Screenshot attached.

arvo.bowen said:
1) What is the latest OS for the HTC One X (AT&T)? Is 4.2.2 Out? Will it ever come out (if it's not already)?
2) Is there anything I should worry about losing in an upgrade to the latest OS?
3) Is there a thread to walk a user through the rooting process for my phone?
4) Should I worry about S-Off (not sure I use it now or will in the future)?
5) Should I worry about SuperCID (what is it used for)?
6) Is it possible to hack the WiFi tether so that it bypasses the carrier lock to provide free WiFi tether? (Like the hack for the Samsung Galaxy S4)
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Ok now I can answer your questions:
1) The latest official release is 4.1, but 4.2 is supposedly coming soon.
2) You needn't worry about losing any functionality.
3) This is the root method you should use for your firmware version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296
4) Once you have root s-off is a good idea, then you'll be able to RUU to the latest which is required for aosp ROMs.
5) Once you have root, you'll need to get SuperCID so you can unlock your bootloader at htcdev.
6) There are third party apps which can do WiFi tethering, or you can use a non-at&t ROM to bypass it.
Sent from my Evita
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By the way, here is the method to get SuperCID so you can unlock your bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671396
You must get root first.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
3) This is the root method you should use for your firmware version:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296
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So this page is titled "[ROOT] 1.85 - New, working method - ACT NOW, MAY NOT LAST FOREVER!"
What is 1.85? That's not talking about the version of Android is it?
Also, do I still need to do this if my phone is already rooted?

No, that's your firmware version. Different root methods exist for different firmware versions, with each new release HTC usually plugs the exploit from the last version.
Sent from my Evita

So is mine currently 1.09.0000?
And im guessing that 1.85 is the latest right?

Your hboot is 1.09 and your firmware version is 1.85
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Ok so the build number is the firmware version right?
If that's true I don't get why I need to upgrade my firmware or re root for that matter. .. I'm a bit confused now. :l sorry for being so lost in all this. ..

Sorry I thought you looking for root because you asked for a rooting tutorial. You can just flash a stock ROM from the Android Development section.
Sent from my Evita
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Lol I didn't even notice the "tampered/unlocked" flags at the top of your bootloader, sorry, wasn't looking for them.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Sorry I thought you looking for root because you asked for a rooting tutorial. You can just flash a stock ROM from the Android Development section.
Sent from my Evita
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Lol I didn't even notice the "tampered/unlocked" flags at the top of your bootloader, sorry, wasn't looking for them.
Sent from my Evita
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Thanks!
For the record (please correct me if I'm wrong) I'm under the impression that a "ROM" is referring to the "OS" or Android installation that is currently on the phone. For example "ROM" could mean any of the three... 1) Stock install of HTCs 4.0.3 version of android 2) Stock install of HTCs 4.1 version of android 3) Custom install of CleanROM version 4.03 of android.
I just wanted to confirm that all I needed to do is update the ROM with the new stock ROM that's out (Android 4.1). Looking at all the forums I'm worried about updating the ROM due to issues with the security patches by HTC etc. I don't exactly understand the in's and out's of the rooting/unlocking/bootloaders/s-off/supercid process/apps but I do know the basics of how to root my phone when I get it from the store. My main concern is bricking my phone. So in saying that, you knowing what I currently have on my phone (what's installed and I'm running based on my previous posts and pictures). Do you think all I have to do now is just obtain the 4.2 HTC ROM and install it on top of what I have done? Do I need to re-root because of some HTC security patch? Also, is the HTC ROM (4.2) I'm looking for stock or a custom ROM? I'm guessing a custom one.
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE HELP!!!

arvo.bowen said:
Thanks!
For the record (please correct me if I'm wrong) I'm under the impression that a "ROM" is referring to the "OS" or Android installation that is currently on the phone. For example "ROM" could mean any of the three... 1) Stock install of HTCs 4.0.3 version of android 2) Stock install of HTCs 4.1 version of android 3) Custom install of CleanROM version 4.03 of android.
I just wanted to confirm that all I needed to do is update the ROM with the new stock ROM that's out (Android 4.1). Looking at all the forums I'm worried about updating the ROM due to issues with the security patches by HTC etc. I don't exactly understand the in's and out's of the rooting/unlocking/bootloaders/s-off/supercid process/apps but I do know the basics of how to root my phone when I get it from the store. My main concern is bricking my phone. So in saying that, you knowing what I currently have on my phone (what's installed and I'm running based on my previous posts and pictures). Do you think all I have to do now is just obtain the 4.2 HTC ROM and install it on top of what I have done? Do I need to re-root because of some HTC security patch? Also, is the HTC ROM (4.2) I'm looking for stock or a custom ROM? I'm guessing a custom one.
THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE HELP!!!
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Yeah a ROM is the OS for the phone, whether it be stock or custom. You won't lose root, your bootloader won't be locked, installing a ROM only touches that partition of the memory.
There is no official 4.2 ROM that's been released by HTC yet, there are plenty of 4.2 aosp ROMs available though. Just to be clear, only ever download ROMs from XDA, and more specifically, from within this forum you're posting in.
To make it easier...
In the Android Development section you'll find stock and custom Sense ROMs. These only go up to Android 4.1 version.
In the Original Android Development section you'll find the aosp ROMs. These go right up to Android 4.2 and even 4.3 versions.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Yeah a ROM is the OS for the phone, whether it be stock or custom. You won't lose root, your bootloader won't be locked, installing a ROM only touches that partition of the memory.
There is no official 4.2 ROM that's been released by HTC yet, there are plenty of 4.2 aosp ROMs available though. Just to be clear, only ever download ROMs from XDA, and more specifically, from within this forum you're posting in.
To make it easier...
In the Android Development section you'll find stock and custom Sense ROMs. These only go up to Android 4.1 version.
In the Original Android Development section you'll find the aosp ROMs. These go right up to Android 4.2 and even 4.3 versions.
Sent from my Evita
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That was a perfect way to sum it up! I guess the route I prefure to take is the pure android. ;] So at this point do I need to do anything before installing my aosp rom?
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2

arvo.bowen said:
That was a perfect way to sum it up! I guess the route I prefure to take is the pure android. ;] So at this point do I need to do anything before installing my aosp rom?
Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk 2
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In order to run the latest aosp ROMs you'll first need to update your hboot/firmware. And, in order to do that you'll first need to get s-off. And, in order to do that we first need to make sure you have SuperCID. This sounds like a lot but it's all relatively easy to do.
First things first. If you don't already have adb/fastboot installed on your pc you need to get that. And make sure you have the latest HTC drivers installed too. Once you've got all that put your phone in bootloader, connect to pc and wait for it to say fastboot usb on the phone display. Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder. Now you want to give this command to make sure fastboot can see it properly:
Code:
fastboot devices
It should return your device serial number, if it doesn't your drivers are not right. If it does your can now enter this command:
Code:
fastboot oem readcid
If it returns your CID as 11111111 it means you have SuperCID, if not you'll have to get it by looking here.
Next is s-off which you can find here.
Once you have done that you can download the 3.18 RUU here. This is really easy to do, you just put your phone in bootloader, connect it, and run the exe program. Just make sure you don't have any other programs running, and make sure screen saver and hibernation are turned off.
Once the RUU is complete your phone will be completely stock, including recovery. So you'll need to install TWRP again. Download TWRP 2.6 from here. Put the file in your fastboot folder. Connect phone in fastboot mode, open command prompt from within fastboot folder, issue the following commands:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery "filename.img"
(the exact filename, minus the talking marks)
Code:
fastboot erase cache
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Now you can enter recovery on your phone. And you're ready to flash whatever you want.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
In order to run the latest aosp ROMs you'll first need to update your hboot/firmware. And, in order to do that you'll first need to get s-off. And, in order to do that we first need to make sure you have SuperCID. This sounds like a lot but it's all relatively easy to do.
First things first. If you don't already have adb/fastboot installed on your pc you need to get that. And make sure you have the latest HTC drivers installed too. Once you've got all that put your phone in bootloader, connect to pc and wait for it to say fastboot usb on the phone display. Open a command prompt from within your fastboot folder. Now you want to give this command to make sure fastboot can see it properly:
...
Now you can enter recovery on your phone. And you're ready to flash whatever you want.
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Everything worked great! I have everything updated and I'm now using HTC's latest version. So on to getting my AOSP ROM. Which one should I get? What's the most used/best out there? Is there a PURE Android release that has not been altered? Such as the one found on the latest Google phone (Nexus 4 - Running Android 4.2.2)?

arvo.bowen said:
Everything worked great! I have everything updated and I'm now using HTC's latest version. So on to getting my AOSP ROM. Which one should I get? What's the most used/best out there? Is there a PURE Android release that has not been altered? Such as the one found on the latest Google phone (Nexus 4 - Running Android 4.2.2)?
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Nothing is totally pure Android for this phone, but if you want the closest to stock either try CM10.1 (which is android 4.2.2) or CM10.2 (which is android 4.3). In my experience, CM10.2 is much more stable so I'd look there first. There's plenty out there to try!
Sent from my HTC Evita with XDA Premium 4

Taste of Android 4.3
RollTribe said:
Nothing is totally pure Android for this phone, but if you want the closest to stock either try CM10.1 (which is android 4.2.2) or CM10.2 (which is android 4.3). In my experience, CM10.2 is much more stable so I'd look there first. There's plenty out there to try!
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Thanks! Right before you posted I made the decision to go with CM10.2. I want to get a taste of 4.3!

arvo.bowen said:
Everything worked great! I have everything updated and I'm now using HTC's latest version. So on to getting my AOSP ROM. Which one should I get? What's the most used/best out there? Is there a PURE Android release that has not been altered? Such as the one found on the latest Google phone (Nexus 4 - Running Android 4.2.2)?
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Awesome :thumbup:
Asking which ROM is best/favorite is actually against the rules here on XDA so I can't really answer that, and it really comes down to personal preference.
But...
The closest to pure Android would be Cyanogenmod (cm10.1 = Android 4.2 and cm10.2 = Android 4.3), or AOKP. To be honest though all aosp ROMs are pretty much visually the same, they all look like stock Android. Other ROMs like Carbon, PAC, Rootbox, Slimbean all have the same pure Android look as Cyanogenmod and AOKP, but they have more customization features.
My suggestion would be to flash a few and see what you like best. Have fun!
Sent from my Evita

Getting files on my SD card via fastboot
OK quick question. How would I get files on my sd card (cm-10.2-20130821-NIGHTLY-evita.zip) so that I can install the ROM?

arvo.bowen said:
OK quick question. How would I get files on my sd card (cm-10.2-20130821-NIGHTLY-evita.zip) so that I can install the ROM?
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Put your phone into recovery, connect to pc, select mount from recovery menu then mount usb storage. It'll show up on your pc as a removable drive so you can copy the ROM across.
One thing I forgot to mention is that you need to flash a gapps (Google apps) package zip directly after the ROM when using aosp. You can find the gapps package here, use the table at the top of the page to find the appropriate package for cm10.2.
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