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Desire s,hboot 2.00.002,2.3.5,s-on root?

I've seen so much information and so many ways to root and I don't know what to do,all the information is so spread out and so tangled that i can't get my mind around it.
Would anyone willing to give me a clear set of intructions or redirect me to a thread that would help me root and s-off?
I would greatley apreaciate it.

Your options are to either downgrade or unlock with HTCdev
In the general section....
There are two threads for downgrading.
Also one thread for using HTCdev.
On my phone right now so its way to much effort getting the links.

Here's a link to a guide for unlocking the bootloader through htcdev.com and then using SuperOneClick to get root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496
Question: why is it necessary to unlock the bootloader to get root? What does the bootloader do?
The zergRush exploit (which is also used by SuperOneClick) works on my phone, I can also copy the su binary to /system/bin/ but it is gone after I reboot my phone.
(Forgive my n00biness.)
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HTC Desire S S510e
Android version: 2.3.5
HTC Sense version: 3.0
Software number: 2.10.401.8
Kernel version: 2.6.35.10-g9ac6c7a
Baseband version: 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M
Build number: 2.10.401.8 CL156318 release-keys
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13

foX2delta said:
Your options are to either downgrade or unlock with HTCdev
In the general section....
There are two threads for downgrading.
Also one thread for using HTCdev.
On my phone right now so its way to much effort getting the links.
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Use the "Search" button, use Google, phone a friend or even ask your grandmother but please & please don't use HTCDEV to unlock your phone. Virtually any other method is (to me) acceptable. Please read the stickies in the dev section.

Saipro said:
Use the "Search" button, use Google, phone a friend or even ask your grandmother but please & please don't use HTCDEV to unlock your phone. Virtually any other method is (to me) acceptable. Please read the stickies in the dev section.
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I would have to agree with this. So many people choose HTC-dev because it's the 'easier option'. It's not. More people seem to end up with problems using HTC-dev and also revolutionary would make life easier for you. A lot of people here have also said kiss your warranty goodbye if you use HTC-dev.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium

Danepaan said:
Question: why is it necessary to unlock the bootloader to get root? What does the bootloader do?
The zergRush exploit (which is also used by SuperOneClick) works on my phone, I can also copy the su binary to /system/bin/ but it is gone after I reboot my phone.
(Forgive my n00biness.)
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Bootloader protects the partitions from being written to. When it's not unlocked either by S-OFF exploits or by HTCDev tool, you can't really write anywhere besides /data - all your writes are bogus and will be gone, the data isn't actually written.
Google for more info.

[Q] having trouble getting S-Off on my Sensation

I have an HTC Sensation I bought online in China.
I've been trying to gain S-OFF with revolutionary-0.4pre4
I have installed all the drivers and tried it in sync mode, in debugging mode, uninstalled HTC sync on my PC and tried again and still no win.
I've been trying to read up on it but not having much luck. Some other people with v.1.52.708.3 were also having problems. Do I need to wait for a new version of Revolutionary or do I have another option?
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| Revolutionary S-OFF & Recovery Tool 0.4pre4 |
=============================================
Brought to you by AlphaRev & unrEVOked.
Waiting for device...
Found your device: HTC Sensation Z710e (pyramid-1.18.0000, Android: 2.3.4, ROM v
ersion: 1.52.708.3)
This is a beta release and requires a beta release key.
Please visit: [too new to post a link] for more information.
Enter beta key [ serial: xxxxxxxxxxxx ]: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Beta key accepted - thank you for participating!
Zerging Root... this might take a minute or so.. Failed to get Root!
Press (almost) any key to exit.

after installing drivers on your pc try to reset your pc
then try to connect your phone, maybe this will help

I already tried that

Did you unlock bootloader first?
What your bootloader says on top? **locked** or **unlocked**?
If your bootloader is locked than unlock by HtcDev then try to s-off again.

Thanks, I didn't realize I had to unlock the bootloader first. For some reason the site is not working for me though. After I log in and select my phone the "begin ..." button doesn't do anything.

kualmente said:
Did you unlock bootloader first?
What your bootloader says on top? **locked** or **unlocked**?
If your bootloader is locked than unlock by HtcDev then try to s-off again.
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Do not do this. Revolutionary will not play nice with HTC dev.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G with Beats Audio using xda premium

i already made it what should i do now

use tacoroot instead.. i root my phone using tacoroot. yuo need
= htc driver
= adb for pc
= java installed
= android software
= tacoroot.bin
theres a guide here..

fuel3100 said:
use tacoroot instead.. i root my phone using tacoroot. yuo need
= htc driver
= adb for pc
= java installed
= android software
= tacoroot.bin
theres a guide here..
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can yo post the link please

m_suhail said:
can yo post the link please
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I use this site "[Exclusive] TacoRoot By Justin Case And Reid Holland: A New Temporary Root Exploit For All HTC Devices" as guide to using TacoRoot, since zerg root not work in "Unrevoked".
I ran along TacoRoot with Unrevoked or you can run unrevoked while TacoRoot. Because TacoRoot will only temporary root. Unrevoked will do the S-Off ing. But other's has different idea. But this work on mine. Oh, one more thing I thing TacoRoot only run well on GingerBread since it not work well on Ice Cream Sandwich when I try.

XaQi 101 said:
I use this site "[Exclusive] TacoRoot By Justin Case And Reid Holland: A New Temporary Root Exploit For All HTC Devices" as guide to using TacoRoot, since zerg root not work in "Unrevoked".
I ran along TacoRoot with Unrevoked or you can run unrevoked while TacoRoot. Because TacoRoot will only temporary root. Unrevoked will do the S-Off ing. But other's has different idea. But this work on mine. Oh, one more thing I thing TacoRoot only run well on GingerBread since it not work well on Ice Cream Sandwich when I try.
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im trying but cant download the file its broken

[Q] Rogers001 CID not changing to 111111

Hey guys, so I am trying to root my phone and I am following djrbliss' method using X-Factor Root Exploit.
When I run the bat file it seems to work well - do the 2 restores - but after the second one it shows this:
1800KB/s (64527 bytes in 0.035s)
[-] Failed.
[+] Rebooting into bootloader mode
Press any key to continue -
...InfoCID: ROGER001
OKAY
If it's not 111111 exploit has failed.
So has it failed?
The latest drivers are installed, I have the android SDK installed, HTC Sync is not running.
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My Phone Info:
Phone Info
soft #: 1.94.631.3
SDK: 4.11
Ver; 4.0.3
Sense: 4
HTC ext: HTCExtension_403_1_GA_4
Kernel: 3.0.8-01169-g209f9dc
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband: 0.18as.32.09.28L_10.103.32.24L
Build #: 1.94.631.3 CL76063
Browser ver: WebKit/534.30

Just go to htcdev.com and unlock. Rogers doesn't need supercid to unlock/root.
Sent from my One X using Tapatalk 2

18th.abn said:
Just go to htcdev.com and unlock. Rogers doesn't need supercid to unlock/root.
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This.
X-factor is only for AT&T version.

18th.abn said:
Just go to htcdev.com and unlock. Rogers doesn't need supercid to unlock/root.
Sent from my One X using Tapatalk 2
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Awesome! So I did that, everything worked perfect except for! The LAST step :
On your phone you will now see the disclaimer. Please read this carefully as this action may void your warranty. Use the Volume buttons to highlight your choice, and the Power button to make your selection. If you select Yes, your phone will be reset to its’ factory default settings, and your bootloader will be unlocked. If you select No, your phone will reboot and no modifications will have been made.
This did NOT appear. What do? : /
Punch in the same command until it works?
At the top of the fastboot screen it shows ******TAMPERED******** and under *********UNLOCKED************
does that mean I am okay to just move on? Perhaps the prev. owner went through this?

Weird that it didn't show you the warning (or you pressed yes without paying attention)
But if it says Unlocked, then it is completed

area51avenger said:
Weird that it didn't show you the warning (or you pressed yes without paying attention)
But if it says Unlocked, then it is completed
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Alright that being said, would you be able to point me in the right direction as to what I should be doing next?
Is my phone Rooted?

Possibly. Do you have the superuser app installed?
If not install twrp recovery and flash the superuser zip
Sent from my One X using xda app-developers app

[Q] Where do I begin?

Hi guys,
I was in the rooting scene for the HTC One S in its first year of release with the Viper Rom. After the phone overheated, HTC replaced the motherboard, and removed literally everything I had done to it. A couple months later, I re-rooted my phone with HBOOT 2.15 Roms to only notice that I was stuck on the 2G-Only issue, and HTC was happy to fix that and remove everything again.
So here I am with a nothing-done-to phone, It has been almost a year since I did anything to the phone (yes running pure stock for a year is hell), and I do not know where to start. Anyway, here is my phone's information:
CPU 1512 Mhz
Android Version: 4.1.1
Software Number: 3.14.531.19.710RD
Kernel Version: 3.4.10-g0f5103e
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT: 2.15.0000
RADIO: 1.13.50.05.31
I am familiar with the terms because I have been a long time user in the HTC One S forums. I just need a guide so I don't ruin my phone because I'm a little rusty. Do not give me a step by step, just tell me what I need to do in chronological order, and I think I can find my way around the forums for the tutorials. For example, should I unlock bootloader first then S-OFF. or should I S-OFF first before anything.
Please help me out, as I think I have been far out of the game for too long. And I am very eager to get back to work on this phone. I miss being rooted.

oh, and I want to be able to use the most stable LIBERTY ROM without being stuck on 2G

I would try and get S-OFF if possible. This phone needs it.
Try moonshine.io. If it works, it will do practically everything for you (unlock bootloader, S-OFF etc...).

808phone said:
I would try and get S-OFF if possible. This phone needs it.
Try moonshine.io. If it works, it will do practically everything for you (unlock bootloader, S-OFF etc...).
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Okay, in what order should I do it?
S-OFF first, then unlock bootloader?
or Unlock bootloader then S-OFF?

Read the moonshine.io page. It tells you what it does.
Good luck!

The latest moonshine for One S T-mobile is for version 3.14.531.11. Would that work for 3.14.531.19?

jjmai said:
The latest moonshine for One S T-mobile is for version 3.14.531.11. Would that work for 3.14.531.19?
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everything is all good. I performed the moonshine, updated to latest HBOOT, and am running [ROM][4.4.3] AOSPA Legacy 4+ [OFFICIAL] | HOVER.

aloy1455 said:
everything is all good. I performed the moonshine, updated to latest HBOOT, and am running [ROM][4.4.3] AOSPA Legacy 4+ [OFFICIAL] | HOVER.
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I got htcdev unlocked, but I can't seem to get moonshine to work.
Test 3: Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (7/60)
............................................................
............................................................​
It's then stuck on ........
Did you have to wait long?

jjmai said:
I got htcdev unlocked, but I can't seem to get moonshine to work.
Test 3: Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (7/60)
............................................................
............................................................​
It's then stuck on ........
Did you have to wait long?
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you have to make sure you have devunlocked, root access, and adb fastboot files working.

Unable to change CID

Hi,
im currently stuck on the step of changing the CID on a smartphone of a friend. the Current CID is T-MOB101 with an unlocked bootloader ( HBOOT 2.15) S-On and an old CM running)
Id like to update to HBOOT 2.16 but im failing at step one, chaning the CID to the SCID.
Ive tried many times to flash mmcblk0p4 with the modified data (yes, ive done that) but it doesnt stick. No matter what i do i always get
fastboot oem readcid
...
(bootloader) cid: T-MOB101
Ive even verified the uploaded file, its fine.
https://i.imgur.com/nGBDEul.png

Take a look at moonshine or rumrunner.
If I remember correctly, facepalm isn't usable, anymore, with the t-mobile version of the One S if the latest official firmware got installed.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs

Well, both dont seem to work with the CM installed.
I guess i have to roll back to an official FW and try again
Also ive just noticed, im unable to mount /sdcard, in both recovery and rom.
Kinda strange

Facepalm and moonshine definitely don't work with CM. They're both meant to be used with a sense rom.
Rumrunner, on the other hand, should be usable with CM11.
The storage issue should be solvable by flashing a RUU.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs

Well, RR seems to not like my device. All i get is this
==================== rumrunner S-OFF 0.5.0 ==============================
rumrunner S-OFF comes with NO WARRANTY (express or implied)
and NO GUARANTEE OF FITNESS for any particular task.
We have made every effort we can to make this a safe process for users
however the authors disclaim any liability for damage to your phone
or other materials or devices used during this process.
The entire risk of running rumrunner S-OFF lies with you, the user.
By using this software you acknowledge and accept that the authors
are not liable for any loss, material or otherwise howsoever caused.
Do you understand the implications of this warning?
(Yes/No)
Yes
Dear User: We will expect that YOU:
(1) Know how to use ADB and FASTBOOT binaries
---- [Yes, use these tools to test USB connection BEFORE running rumrunner] ----
(2) Realize that rumrunner S-OFF cannot support every CUSTOM rom in this world
(3) Understand that irc support IS NOT A GENERAL HELPDESK
(4) Are able to identify and download the CORRECT package for YOUR device
(5) Know how to enable USB-debugging on YOUR device (Yes, do that now)
(6) Understand that you may NOT repack or redistribute rumrunner S-OFF
Ok?
(Yes/No)
Yes
!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!
Please wait....
..........
Checking for updates......
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
Waiting
Test 2: Booting device
Waiting for ADB (23/120)
must ferment longer...
must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty
hold please..............................................
[------------------------------------------------------------]
Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
FATAL: Download updated package at www.rumrunner.us
Press ENTER to exit
The RRU ive found for my device ( TMO_DE ) doenst like it either, propably because its severy behind the actual FW on the device (2.38.111.10 is the latest RUU ive found, but the current version on the phone is detected as 3.16.111.11)

With S-ON you can only use RUUs that have the same or a higher firmware version than your phone. Downgrading is only possible with S-OFF.
The latest RUU for T-Mobile Germany that I could find euqals version 3.16.111.7. I know that the One M9 accepts older RUUs as long as only the digits behind the last dot mismatch. I'm not sure whether the same applies to the One S, though, since I set my One S S-OFF before I used RUUs for the first time.
Alternatively, you could contact Llabtoofer's RUU service. Be aware that it's not for free.
Rumrunner (like all methods for older devices like the One S) isn't perfect. It might happen that you need to try them up to twenty times before they actually work as intended. Double check whether you followed the prerequisites & instructions on the official website. The HTC Sync Manager still being installed and the usage of an USB 3.0 port instead of an 2.0 port are only two of the possibles reasons why Rumrunner might fail.

Thanks for the RUU
and for trying an USB 2.0 port: My devices dont have them anymore :/
Anyways, im very grateful for your help