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Root 2.10 ... simple ?

Hi
I just upgrade to 2.10 - sense 3.0 and unlock bootloader by htc dev.
I know to root is simple by flashing by botloader ClockWork Recovery end by recovery the super user app ... is true ?
Can u tell me how and where i can download these files ?
TNX

cattivik76 said:
Hi
I just upgrade to 2.10 - sense 3.0 and unlock bootloader by htc dev.
I know to root is simple by flashing by botloader ClockWork Recovery end by recovery the super user app ... is true ?
Can u tell me how and where i can download these files ?
TNX
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You can find the files and instructions here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14693680

In my sig
Swyped from my Desire S using XDA Premium

EASIEST WAY -
Download any recovery (i prefer 4EXT) and extract the recovery.img from the ZIP file. Flash this img usng ANDROID FLASHER, here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794638

All these solutions are good to s-on mode too ? After i unlocked bootloader by htc dev i need not to set s-on just I need root to use some software like titanium backup etc.
I can too create a zip file withe the recovery.img and put it in sd root to automatically recognize it by fastboot mode ?
TNX

cattivik76 said:
All these solutions are good to s-on mode too ? After i unlocked bootloader by htc dev i need not to set s-on just I need root to use some software like titanium backup etc.
I can too create a zip file withe the recovery.img and put it in sd root to automatically recognize it by fastboot mode ?
TNX
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The HTCDEV unlock process will not physically turn S-OFF on in HBOOT. It simply allows you to flash new image files in either FASTBOOT mode or using the Android Flasher.
I don't know if unlocking the bootloader will allow you to create and flash unsigned PG88IMG.zip files. You could try it and report back on the results. I'm sure others would be interested in knowing the answer.

tpbklake said:
The HTCDEV unlock process will not physically turn S-OFF on in HBOOT. It simply allows you to flash new image files in either FASTBOOT mode or using the Android Flasher.
I don't know if unlocking the bootloader will allow you to create and flash unsigned PG88IMG.zip files. You could try it and report back on the results. I'm sure others would be interested in knowing the answer.
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NO don't work by PG88IMG.zip, i used adb ... always the best way, so i rooted by su.
Now after root are not possibile, for the future, others htc ota upgrade ?

cattivik76 said:
NO don't work by PG88IMG.zip, i used adb ... always the best way, so i rooted by su.
Now after root are not possibile, for the future, others htc ota upgrade ?
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You should continue to get OTA notifications even though you are rooted, however, if you attempt to run the OTA update it will fail because you have a custom recovery in place.

[Q] how to root desire s 2.3.5

i am having trouble rooting my htc desire s hboot 2.00.002 S-ON android version 2.3.5. can anyone help??

iGeoo said:
i am having trouble rooting my htc desire s hboot 2.00.002 S-ON android version 2.3.5. can anyone help??
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.............why???? Everytime again..
What kind of trouble do you have after doing what to your phone??
I would like to see a doctor curing people ota after they send an email "help me I'm sick"
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Hi there! this worked for me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496

another method
first unlock bootloader through htcdev.com it isn't a big deal
make sure you have installed android sdk
download recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip I've attached it
(rename recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img to recovery.img)so you can flash it easily
than download android fastboot tools I've attached it
extract the fastboot-tools.zip to lets say C:\android
check out the 11.jpg
now turn on your phone into bootloader to do that push volume button down and power button than go into fastboot and plug your phone into usb
than run command and go to folder that you created lest say cd c:\android
than type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
done you've installed clockworkmod recovery
Now it's time to root your phone.
put Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sdcard root folder means just move it sdcard no subfolder
start your phone into cwm recovery to do that turn of your phone and again press volume down and power button
than scroll to recovery via volume up and down button than push power button when recovery highlight
and cwm will start up than select install zip from sdcard go to the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and select yes
phone is rooted
HOPE THIS HELP

niravnn said:
first unlock bootloader through htcdev.com it isn't a big deal
make sure you have installed android sdk
download recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img and Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip I've attached it
(rename recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-saga.img to recovery.img)so you can flash it easily
than download android fastboot tools I've attached it
extract the fastboot-tools.zip to lets say C:\android
check out the 11.jpg
now turn on your phone into bootloader to do that push volume button down and power button than go into fastboot and plug your phone into usb
than run command and go to folder that you created lest say cd c:\android
than type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img"
done you've installed clockworkmod recovery
Now it's time to root your phone.
put Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip to sdcard root folder means just move it sdcard no subfolder
start your phone into cwm recovery to do that turn of your phone and again press volume down and power button
than scroll to recovery via volume up and down button than push power button when recovery highlight
and cwm will start up than select install zip from sdcard go to the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and select yes
phone is rooted
HOPE THIS HELP
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Wow, quite a big solution, maybe you covered his problem. but I would never recommend to someone to use htcdev.
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Thanks for the helpful comment, i will try and report back

Thanks this resolved my problem.!
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Can I now install custom rom? It still says S-On but is now unlocked. Thanks
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darius0519 said:
Can I now install custom rom? It still says S-On but is now unlocked. Thanks
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If you unlocked with htcdev you can flash custom roms and you need to flash the boot.img separately
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@darius0519
Its bee said soooooo many times, I am shocked someone wouldn't find it.
Flash a custom recovery.... Using fastboot then follow what eyahl said.

eyahl said:
If you unlocked with htcdev you can flash custom roms and you need to flash the boot.img separately
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Thanks men! You're a genius!
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iGeoo said:
i am having trouble rooting my htc desire s hboot 2.00.002 S-ON android version 2.3.5. can anyone help??
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You can't root the phone unless you've S-OFF'd it... trouble is with v2.00.002 Hboot, then Revoutionary won't work (requires 0.98.0000 or 0.98.0002).
You can try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496

anchemis said:
You can't root the phone unless you've S-OFF'd it... trouble is with v2.00.002 Hboot, then Revoutionary won't work (requires 0.98.0000 or 0.98.0002).
You can try: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1390496
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I have rooted my phone by unlocking the bootloader from htcdev. Then flashing cwm from fast boot. Once cwm image is flashed i booted to recovery and installed superuser to root my friends phone. It is still on s-on state but says unlocked. And now its rooted.
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darius0519 said:
I have rooted my phone by unlocking the bootloader from htcdev. Then flashing cwm from fast boot. Once cwm image is flashed i booted to recovery and installed superuser to root my friends phone. It is still on s-on state but says unlocked. And now its rooted.
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Interesting! Try using 4EXT recovery? I find it better than CWM. Ext4 file systems, mount USB in recovery mode, etc.

darius0519 said:
I have rooted my phone by unlocking the bootloader from htcdev. Then flashing cwm from fast boot. Once cwm image is flashed i booted to recovery and installed superuser to root my friends phone. It is still on s-on state but says unlocked. And now its rooted.
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In my opinion it is in any way better to s-off and not unlock with htcdev. anything you do will be much more easier when s-off (for example flashing ROM, no need to flash boot.img separately...) And also there's a bigger chance of voiding your warranty when using htcdev.
Sent by my fingers to your head

eyahl said:
In my opinion it is in any way better to s-off and not unlock with htcdev. anything you do will be much more easier when s-off (for example flashing ROM, no need to flash boot.img separately...) And also there's a bigger chance of voiding your warranty when using htcdev.
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i thinks your right men. but i just don't have the guts to try to downgrade the hboot loader since i am only doing it for a friend. im afraid i may brick his phone.

[Guide] Root Official ICS ROM HBoot 1.27.000 Easely without S-Off

Good day my dear friends,
Boring Intro------
Yesterday I was trying to root my wife's HTC Sensation which I upgraded to Official Middle East ICS 4.0.3 hboot 1.27.000 and I found this way by pure luck-----
I installed CMW and did the rooting while the device is S-ON
I'm not sure if this is a new method or was done before but I thought I'd share it to return some of your favors in this great forum.
I need to thank Mr.hasoon2000 because we will use his tol from the HTC One X forum.
Requirements:
1. Download the HTC One X All-In-One Toolkit V1.0 from this link, Thanks Mr.hasoon2000 I hope you don't mind me using your tool here.
2. Download the latest CMW recovery , choose the latest for Pyramid (The Sensation) in *.img. Here is the CMW 5.8.0.9 link.
3. Download SuperSU 0.88.zip, thanks Mr.Chainfire or from this link [23.04.2012] SuperSU v0.88.
Step By Step Method:
1. Copy the SupperSU.zip file to your SD root.
2. Extract the HTC One X All-In-One Toolkit V1.0 to the Disktop.
3. Connect your Mobile and make sure you're in the charging mood and your check USB development or debugging option.
4. Run the One X.exe application.
5. Install the HTC drivers.
****If you unlocked your Sensation's bootloader from HTCdev.com then skip step 6 ****
6. Register in HTCdev.com website, choose Unlock Bootloader, choose your device and follow the instructions. ~This May Void your Warranty~
7. Rename the CWM recovery to CWM5827, then copy it to HTC One X All-In-One Toolkit folder/Data folder/recoveries and replace the one inside.
8. Flush the CWM recovery using the toolkit, horray you installed CWM.
9. From Commands choose Boot into recovery and from CWM flush the SuperSU.zip.
10. Congratulations, You're Now ROOTED .
Note: Sorry for My Bad English.

I would like to confirm the information above. Just rooted an unlocked EU version of Sensation XE running the 4.0.3 and hboot 1.27.000. Everything worked as supposed.
Kudos TheSnakeX!

This is how u do it on every Hboot. OLD news
And u dont have to use that ONE X tool.
Just HTCDEV unlock your phone (this whill void your waranty)
Download CWR in PG58IMG.zip
Extract the recovery.img from PG58IMG.zip
open command propt and do a "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Reboot your phone in recovery and flash SU
Done your root

I would thank all of you for your thanks and replays
I want to remind you that I said that I'm not sure if this was old news or new, but I can see that people are benefiting from this method.
One X toolkit is to maake everything easier. Every command is one click away.:thumbup:
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TheSnakeX said:
6. Register in HTCdev.com website, choose Unlock Bootloader, choose your device and follow the instructions.
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just a question:choosing unlock bootloader from htc dev,I lost my warranty?Thanks

Not entirely. The HTC's disclaimer is interpretable. At least this is my take on that: if unlocking the bootloader you mess up your phone by overclocking it, they will make you pay for any repair. But if - let say- some buttons begin to malfunction they will repair under warranty because that would be manufacturing flaw. This will change of course ASAP someone will come with some straightforward noobproof method to undo the unlocking ;o)

My device just verified that my sensation has been rooted. Thank you, it's working on hboot 1.27.000
Htc Sensation Vodafone Turkey

Now ICS with S-On it only way for S-OFF and Root must be first is unlocked boot loader by office HTC_Dev so you may lost your warranty. Is it correct ?

Unlocking the bootloader might void your warranty.
Yet, I bricked my sensation long time ago, it was rooted and S-off. And when I took it to HTC care they replaced the motherboard on the warranty, which means that if they discover that it was unlocked (soft brick) they will not repair it otherwise they will.
If for example there was some other problem in your phone, and you still can log into your bootloader, then I think using the same method from HTCdev, you can relock your bootloader and reflush the RUU package.
For now we can root RUU ICS roms while S-ON using this method. To make it S-Off you need to see this thread [S-OFF] Juopunutbear S-OFF by Mr.globatron

Congradulationd on this thread making the XDA Portal

On step 8 it's stuck on <waiting for deivce>

kareemsamman said:
On step 8 it's stuck on <waiting for deivce>
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have you fixed the issue yet?

Hi i have problem
writing 'unlocktoken'... FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)
Any idea?

Hi all,
my sensation( not t mobile version) is using ICS 4.0.3 with hboot 1.27.
can i use this way to root it.
Thanks

kareemsamman said:
On step 8 it's stuck on <waiting for deivce>
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You need to activate the USB Debugging Mode from Sittings/Developer Options
BateRay said:
Hi i have problem
writing 'unlocktoken'... FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)
Any idea?
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In step 9 (in htcdev.com)
See the part that is highlighted, don't include the INFO.
nghinguyen said:
Hi all,
my sensation( not t mobile version) is using ICS 4.0.3 with hboot 1.27.
can i use this way to root it.
Thanks
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Yes, it should work with you.
Thanks all for your replays and for putting this thread in the portal (main page)

BateRay said:
Hi i have problem
writing 'unlocktoken'... FAILED (remote: unlock token check failed)
Any idea?
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This error occurs if you had your mainboard replaced by HTC. It causes an IMEI <-> SN missmatch or something similar.
They are working on a solution here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1616836
Cheers

HTCdev Unlock bootloader
HI,
I wonder if someone can give me confirmation for peace of mind..
I was reading through the small prints in the htc unlocker, and it says that all personal data and installed softwares will be erased to protect personal data by carring out the unlock procedure.
The very reason I wanted to root the phone was so that I could install clockworks and the likes that allow me to do full backup of the phone (and remove bloatware), and those software's requirement are that I am rooted.
IN order to root, I will lose everything installed on my phone? What about apps i have purchased through the market?
Does my google account somehow remember that I have purchased it before, and allow me to download the same apps again without charge?
Or is it that the unlocking procedure does not mess with my installed apps and all personal data?
I hope it is the latter, otherwise it means that people are going ahead with unlocks at the cost of hassle incurred from setting up your phone again....
Someone have simple answer?
Thanks

Finally found a way to get rooted, thank you very much!
Great Job and credits to all who helped get this to work.

THANK YOU SO MUCH
Now rooted thanks to you!!!!
Many thanks

Can you install custom roms after applying this method?

ATT ONE X, how can unlock bootloader ?

On site htcdev.com, not allowed, write MID not supported
How i can unlock bootloader? Then i need super CID
Regards

idhamitov said:
On site htcdev.com, not allowed, write MID not supported
How i can unlock bootloader? Then i need super CID
Regards
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This should help.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284

idhamitov said:
On site htcdev.com, not allowed, write MID not supported
How i can unlock bootloader? Then i need super CID
Regards
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You need SuperCID first, then go to HTC dev

I give eroor on root my device
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
DON'T TOUCH THE DEVICE OR UNPLUG WHILE ROOTING!
PUSH FILES
failed to copy 'busybox' to '/data/local/busybox': Permission denied
failed to copy 'su' to '/data/local/su': Permission denied
failed to copy 'Superuser.apk' to '/data/local/Superuser.apk': Permission denied
Unable to chmod /data/local/busybox: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/su: No such file or directory
Unable to chmod /data/local/Superuser.apk: No such file or directory
failed on '/data/local/tmp' - Permission denied
link failed File exists
REBOOT
AGAIN REBOOT

Err, what version of the phone do you have?
If its anything but AT&T, you can get the bootloader unlocked without SuperCID. Then just install custom recovery and install SuperSU from recovery.
If its an AT&T branded version, what firmware number are you on (1.73, 1.85, 2.20, etc.)?

i thought "write MID not supported" means that you are on 2.20 and this means that it cant be unlocked? (well at least not yet )

I have LOCKED bootloader
And Software 1.85.502.3 710RD

Which root method are you using? Please link to it, so we can confirm you are using the right one.
Even if using the correct one, the correct 1.85 method sometimes takes multiple attempts for some people.

Guys I think he's in the wrong forum check this post by him unles he just got another phone this was just posted on 8-19 in the one v forum
idhamitov said:
I have PRIMOU PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.16.0000
How i can change CID???
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I can't remember what errors I had but I remember having some similar to those. If you look back in the developer section you should find beanups manual method, which worked for me.... Eventually
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I had permission problem with rooting it in w7. I had to do it manually vs Ubuntu as root.
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OneClick CID Spoof
CID spoof by grankin01
Script by DesignGears and GameGod72
Use this at your own risk!
grankin01 and Designgears are not responisble for any damages!
By pressing any key you understand the risks.
Press any key to continue . . .
Make sure your device has usb debugging mode enabled, and is rooted!
Press any key to continue . . .
Restarting ADB
Pulling files
Checking files
Couldn't pull files from device. Your device was not altered.
Press any key to continue . . .
Software 1.85
I am coming from an HTC Sensation that I ran many custom roms. It is set up now with Elegancia Pegasus. That is due to turn in as I am no longer with T-Mobile.
I am rooted. I have Busy Box Pro, Rom Toolbox Pro and SuperSu saying I do. Is there another check to make sure I am rooted. I got the Error 160 Message from HTC on the bootloader unlock.
Please advise.

SveninFla said:
OneClick CID Spoof
CID spoof by grankin01
Script by DesignGears and GameGod72
Use this at your own risk!
grankin01 and Designgears are not responisble for any damages!
By pressing any key you understand the risks.
Press any key to continue . . .
Make sure your device has usb debugging mode enabled, and is rooted!
Press any key to continue . . .
Restarting ADB
Pulling files
Checking files
Couldn't pull files from device. Your device was not altered.
Press any key to continue . . .
Software 1.85
I am coming from an HTC Sensation that I ran many custom roms. It is set up now with Elegancia Pegasus. That is due to turn in as I am no longer with T-Mobile.
I am rooted. I have Busy Box Pro, Rom Toolbox Pro and SuperSu saying I do. Is there another check to make sure I am rooted. I got the Error 160 Message from HTC on the bootloader unlock.
Please advise.
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Yes you can download terminal emulator from the market. Open it up and type "Su" without quotation mark. If a pop-up window shows up ask for root permission then you are rooted. If not then you're not.
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Got it. Thanks for the advice. I also believe I got the other part handled too. Will, know tonight for sure.
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redpoint73 said:
Err, what version of the phone do you have?
If its anything but AT&T, you can get the bootloader unlocked without SuperCID. Then just install custom recovery and install SuperSU from recovery.
If its an AT&T branded version, what firmware number are you on (1.73, 1.85, 2.20, etc.)?
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I am new in 1X, can you please tell me the detail how to unlock bootloader? My phone is one X Roger. Software number: 1.94.631.3
I tried to go to htcdev but dont have the oneX in the list of devices support
1 more question: so after unlock bootloader, what can i do next to install the custom rom?

idhamitov said:
On site htcdev.com, not allowed, write MID not supported
How i can unlock bootloader? Then i need super CID
Regards
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in china I have one step unlock but now i can't give you url
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idhamitov said:
On site htcdev.com, not allowed, write MID not supported
How i can unlock bootloader? Then i need super CID
Regards
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super CID need money

thinhletien said:
I am new in 1X, can you please tell me the detail how to unlock bootloader? My phone is one X Roger. Software number: 1.94.631.3
I tried to go to htcdev but dont have the oneX in the list of devices support
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It should be there, but I don't really know, I'm not on Rogers. Hopefully somebody on Rogers can help on this.
thinhletien said:
1 more question: so after unlock bootloader, what can i do next to install the custom rom?
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Flash TWRP (custom recovery). Then you can put the ROM on your SD can flash from recovery.
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j626914269 said:
super CID need money
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No. You just need root and this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284

Select other at htcdev.
WR
Sent from my HTC One X

[Q] How to root Desire S, S-OFF, hboot 2.00.0002, android 4.0.4

Hello people. Just one question. I searched on google and here on xda how to do it but still Im not sure how to do it. I have HTC Desire S, S-OFF with 2.00.002 hboot version and 4.0.4. android version. How do I permanetly root? The official 4.0.4 is kinda laggy, at least for me. I tried few methods but still nothing.. And, I found few methods like for 0.98 hboot or 2.3.5. android but my phone isnt that so Im not sure will it work. Thanks im advance

chorba69 said:
Hello people. Just one question. I searched on google and here on xda how to do it but still Im not sure how to do it. I have HTC Desire S, S-OFF with 2.00.002 hboot version and 4.0.4. android version. How do I permanetly root? The official 4.0.4 is kinda laggy, at least for me. I tried few methods but still nothing.. And, I found few methods like for 0.98 hboot or 2.3.5. android but my phone isnt that so Im not sure will it work. Thanks im advance
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Is your bootloader unlocked? If so then flash a custom recovery and flash a custom ROM, they all tend to be pre-rooted.
Sent from my Desire S using xda app-developers app

You're already S-OFF so you don't need to worry about most steps in guides.
I assume you have a custom recovery? You can just flash one of the superuser/superSU zip packages. (Desire S uses ARM).
You may also need to flash busybox.

My good gentlemen,
he says the phone is s off already

If you want to ROOT your phone (my case: Desire S , Mfc date: 2011-July ). This is the procedures i learned from China Android forums, at least it works on Me.!!
Make Sure your Hboot is 2.00.0002
Prepare 2 files first: Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip and su-bin-3.0.3.2-efghi-signed.zip
(you should find those on the internet)
First:
Recovery --> install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip from SDcard, and Reboot;
Second:
Recovery --> Install su-bin-3.0.3.2-efghi-signed.zip from SDcard Again and Reboot.
Usually, your phone should be Rooted.!!
Have Fun

Thanks for answers Well, the only thing I wanna do is flash a custom rom, and I dont know do I need rooted device for that? If I dont, what do I need? And, how can I check is my bootloader unlocked? And, where can I find a custom recovery? Can anyone link me please? Thanks ^^
I learned few things on my old Desire but this seems little complicated If isnt a probem, can anyone give me a step by step guide what I have to do to start flashing custom roms or something? I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance

chorba69 said:
Thanks for answers Well, the only thing I wanna do is flash a custom rom, and I dont know do I need rooted device for that? If I dont, what do I need? And, how can I check is my bootloader unlocked? And, where can I find a custom recovery? Can anyone link me please? Thanks ^^
I learned few things on my old Desire but this seems little complicated If isnt a probem, can anyone give me a step by step guide what I have to do to start flashing custom roms or something? I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance
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Reboot to bootloader and check the first and second lines of text there...
first states < unlocked > if it was unlocked
second at the end: s-off.... or s- on
If your device realy was: s- off,
then your bootloader does not perform check of a signature,
so, in human language means: you may flash anything you want
custom recovery: clockworkmod or 4ext,
you may find in index thread for desire s...
here is the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1146601
there you can find tutorials about flashing, rooting etc, etc...all you`ll need
here is another link to the help thread, where you may ask questions if you
stumbled somewhere, along the way
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143855
one more thing: when choosing roms, you should only flash roms for your device
htc desire s ( that`ll save you headaches )

Erm.. Just checked and it says bootloader is locked :/ It is S-OFF but locked. How can I unlock it? On HTCdev or? Thanks

chorba69 said:
Erm.. Just checked and it says bootloader is locked :/ It is S-OFF but locked. How can I unlock it? On HTCdev or? Thanks
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I`ve never had stock s-off device ( always had to do it myself )
but if you phone was never rooted before and its security flag is set to s- off,
then i think its bootloader will never check manufacturer`s signature
Try this:
download from the market or from 4ext thread (index thread )
< 4ext recovery updater > and from within that application,
try to install recovery ( you`ll need it anyway )
if that`ll turn out to be succesful, then your phone is ready for the ride...
Go to the thread from the second link ( help thread )
and ask there whether device that is s- off, needs its bootloader to be unlocked
in order to be ready to flash custom roms...
To unlock bootloader you may try comand ( not sure if that would work for you )
fastboot oem unlock
issued to you phone through comand prompt ...
Prior to this action you should set up ADB on your pc,
and of course install the drivers for your device...

Says this what I attached. What now?

chorba69 said:
Says this what I attached. What now?
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Ok then...
you have to flash recovery via fastboot
1. download and set up adb and drivers for you phone ( and install them )
2. download recovery ( clockworkmod or 4ext )
3.extract < recovery_xxxyyy.img > from the zip file- if you downloaded it zipped...
4.rename file to < recovery.img > and place it in the folder
where you`ve placed ADB
5.open command prompt and issue command:
cd c:\name of the folder with ADB [ enter ]
6. reboot your phone to bootloader and wire it to you pc
7. issue command:
fastboot devices
if your device has been recognised( list of devices attached xxxyyy05321...)
you`ll see your phone`s ID
8. issue command:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
9. reboot bootloader, and from its option choose recovery
10. from recovery you may flash < superuser.zip >
if you just want your current rom rooted
or via recovery you may flash custom rom...

Alright mate thanks a lot. Im gonna try that as soon as I come home. Just one thing more, any chance of bricking my device? While doing that.

chorba69 said:
Alright mate thanks a lot. Im gonna try that as soon as I come home. Just one thing more, any chance of bricking my device? While doing that.
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To be honest, when fiddling with phone`s system, bootloader etc..
however small- there is always a chance that you may manage to brick it,
but i`ve been followiing the above mentioned procedures- and many others before me,
many times, and it was always working without a problem,
it was tested and shared, first by the great ones among us,
so one may call them safe to perform,
but you should always remember to be careful,
and better read or ask twice, before doing something you do not fully understand

Ok just to make sure Im doing everything alright.
First, nothing to do with bootloader? Unlock or something?
Next, I create new folder on my pc on C partiton (because of cmd prompt you've said?), download adb and phone drivers and place them in the folder. Then install the drivers. Afterwards, download recovery and place it in the folder with adb and phone drivers and rename to recovery.img. Next, I reboot phone in bootloader and flash recovery. Then I have to reboot in bootloader again, how to? Phone will turn off so I can reboot in bootloader or what? Then I go in recovery, flash superuser.zip for rooted phone and afterwards flash custom rom. Thats it?

chorba69 said:
Ok just to make sure Im doing everything alright.
First, nothing to do with bootloader? Unlock or something?
Next, I create new folder on my pc on C partiton (because of cmd prompt you've said?), download adb and phone drivers and place them in the folder. Then install the drivers. Afterwards, download recovery and place it in the folder with adb and phone drivers and rename to recovery.img. Next, I reboot phone in bootloader and flash recovery. Then I have to reboot in bootloader again, how to? Phone will turn off so I can reboot in bootloader or what? Then I go in recovery, flash superuser.zip for rooted phone and afterwards flash custom rom. Thats it?
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In bootloader, there is an option to reboot it,
While in fastboot usb mode, bootloader is the first option,
go into it (power button )....
There you can also find < recovery > option....

@chorba69
Go here and find the zip download link (here), extract to same folder as fastboot/adb (and optionally md5 check).
Reboot your phone into Fastboot (reboot to bootloader and if there is an option "fastboot", choose it, else you're already there)
Connect by USB (see the "+files" in my signature if you need windows drivers so your computer understands it's an android phone)
Open a command prompt window (hold shift, right click in the folder, open command prompt..)
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Wait for flash, if you see a message like "waiting for device", your phone isn't connected, you're on the wrong screen on your phone or your computer doesn't have the drivers installed.
Reboot back into bootloader
vol up/down, power button to choose Recovery
You now have a custom recovery (and you're viewing it), now you just have to select your zip from sdcard to flash it (this time the zip is the superuser/whatever).
Backups save phone's lives!
I'm curious about the first line of your hboot (after locked/unlocked/relocked)? e.g. mine is "SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF", if yours says "SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF" then you're "radio s-off" and can do things like change your phones CID (let it use any network). If it's ENG S-OFF and not pre owned, then you're very lucky indeed (and some people might want more info about/a copy of your hboot)!

Paulie, I attached the image as you can see. Says it's PVT SHIP S-OFF. Do I need to do something before flashing recovery and superuser/rom etc? Or it's not important? Whats the difference anyways between PVT and ENG? And thanks ^^

Mhm. Just tried to flash recovery but recieved this message (attached). Im on FASTBOOT USB screen on phone and in the right directory on pc. Do I need to set up adb or something? Or what do I have to do now?

PVT is expected there, SHIP seems to mean "this version is for general release" whereas "ENG" signifies that it is an ENGineering version.
chorba69 said:
Mhm. Just tried to flash recovery but recieved this message (attached). Im on FASTBOOT USB screen on phone and in the right directory on pc. Do I need to set up adb or something? Or what do I have to do now?
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I'm surprised you got this error. S-OFF should've meant you had no problem. Instead, you can try using the PG88IMG.zip method. Place the file in the root directory of your phone's SD card, reboot to bootloader and it should detect it and ask you if you want to apply the update.
Remember to delete/rename/move this zip file after it's done, as you'll not be able to use your bootloader normally whilst it is detected.
If you still get another error message, let us know!
Please be careful with the file below.
P88IMG.zip MD5: 729f7b435eadf6321ffc36d1da6a0f83
recovery.img MD5: b81b154d1381c9a7f23be39b645be38b

paulie-uk said:
PVT is expected there, SHIP seems to mean "this version is for general release" whereas "ENG" signifies that it is an ENGineering version.
I'm surprised you got this error. S-OFF should've meant you had no problem. Instead, you can try using the PG88IMG.zip method. Place the file in the root directory of your phone's SD card, reboot to bootloader and it should detect it and ask you if you want to apply the update.
Remember to delete/rename/move this zip file after it's done, as you'll not be able to use your bootloader normally whilst it is detected.
If you still get another error message, let us know!
Please be careful with the file below.
P88IMG.zip MD5: 729f7b435eadf6321ffc36d1da6a0f83
recovery.img MD5: b81b154d1381c9a7f23be39b645be38b
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Hmm. So after I put that file on SD card, I have to flash it or flash the recovery.img? Or just when I put it and enter bootloader it will automatically start flashing the recovery?