Database Info

[SOLVED]How do I update my CWM to the newer version?

How exactly does one upgrade the CWM from 3.1.0.1 to 4.x.x.x?
I am trying to install Petes 2.3.5 and I keep getting an error Status 7, I read in that thread that I would need to update my CWM to the newer version. I do the install of CWM from the app, but its the same version. I even downloaded the image file from the CWM website (not that I would know how to install that anyway) but that version is 3.1.0.1 as well. I am kind of at a lost here. Any tips would be highlly appreciated.

1) Download the image file (4.0.0.2 I'm assuming you want, it's in the dev section).
2) Boot your phone to the bootloader
3) fastboot flash recovery imagename.img

NYYFan325 said:
1) Download the image file (4.0.0.2 I'm assuming you want, it's in the dev section).
2) Boot your phone to the bootloader
3) fastboot flash recovery imagename.img
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I appreciate the quick response, but I am a noob, just now getting comfortable with ROMs and what not. Is there a way you can give me a better step by step guide, or point me to a thread that already has one (Im sure there is one, although I searched already to come up empty handed). Thanks so much.

Those pretty much ARE the steps. You need a very basic knowledge on how to use adb (to reboot into bootloader, its the easiest way) and having a general understanding of how to use DOS commands on a PC helps too. I would reccomend reading this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1078213
PM me if you need more help, I might be able to just take care of it for you remotely... it just might be easier then trying to explain it in every detailed step

blueluck77 said:
I appreciate the quick response, but I am a noob, just now getting comfortable with ROMs and what not. Is there a way you can give me a better step by step guide, or point me to a thread that already has one (Im sure there is one, although I searched already to come up empty handed). Thanks so much.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is there a difference between the NS and the NS4G Clockworkmod 4.0.0.2? I found a tutorial on the Cyanogen Wiki, but it only states NS.
This is the post http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Nexus_S:_Full_Update_Guide

blueluck77 said:
Is there a difference between the NS and the NS4G Clockworkmod 4.0.0.2? I found a tutorial on the Cyanogen Wiki, but it only states NS.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686
Pick one of the NS4G ones

NYYFan325 said:
Go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686
Pick one of the NS4G ones
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One last question, then I'm going to do it.
Does it matter which color I get? I mean the numbers underneath (7322dce6d591199434572dae1d55be6a) Do I need to match that to anything on my phone?

Nope, all personal preference. I like the cyan, but its totally your call

NYYFan325 said:
Nope, all personal preference. I like the cyan, but its totally your call
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sweet deal, Ill be back imma give it a go.

NYYFan325 said:
Nope, all personal preference. I like the cyan, but its totally your call
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
OK I GOT IT!! Thanks for all your help!
I am now getting an error from installing the update (from my custom launcher) so Ill have to go back to stock (unrooted), root stock, install the 4002, then install the update, then install my launcher. Thats saved for tomorrow evening. I am going to bed now. Thanks again.
**edit**
added a pic of the launcher to show you what I mean. I also added the launcher in case anyone else wants it.

Is there a easy way to root the phone

root method in the development section seems to be very complicated. has anyone been able to find a better way to root ?

vikramdhani said:
root method in the development section seems to be very complicated. has anyone been able to find a better way to root ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's actually a very easy process. All you have to do is follow simple directions. It sounds like you may not be ready to root your device. I knew nothing when I started, but jumped in head first and came out the other side better.
Just check the stickies in the dev section its almost noob proof honestly. And its pretty hard to brick this device if you follow directions.
Maybe if I tell you the main steps it may make more sense.
First, use revolutionary or HTC unlock to get the right bootloader. Revolutionary actually flashes recovery for you too.
Second, flash recovery... Either use revolutionary or use adb (theres tons of guides)
Third, either root the stock Rom by flashing su in recovery (you can get the correct file from Rom manager) OR just flash a custom Rom and they come rooted.
Of course each step has a few steps involved but really nothing a small bit of research can't fix.
Sorry if I sound a bit like a jerk but it really is kinda easy.... Intimidating at first but easy.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4g using xda premium

Question about recovery. I have come from the HD2 to the sensation. The CWM on the HD2 was quite advanced. They had re-arranged the Yes No menu options to have one Yes and one No. For example do you want to install upgrade zip file. If you selected it, Rather than scrolling through all the no's to get to yes, you had yes first then no.
It is one thing I find annoying with CWM for the sensation and was wondering is there an update, or could a CWM from the HD2 be used on the sensation?

GhostXSeries said:
Question about recovery. I have come from the HD2 to the sensation. The CWM on the HD2 was quite advanced. They had re-arranged the Yes No menu options to have one Yes and one No. For example do you want to install upgrade zip file. If you selected it, Rather than scrolling through all the no's to get to yes, you had yes first then no.
It is one thing I find annoying with CWM for the sensation and was wondering is there an update, or could a CWM from the HD2 be used on the sensation?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Personally I don't use cwm anymore. I use 4ext touch recovery and its amazing, not a single problem yet. It's so cool to use the touchscreen in recovery. Also twrp v.1 fixed that repetitive yes and no problem too. But no there isn't any way to change that in cwm right now.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4g using xda premium

Phone shows unlocked but s=off

I had ended up using the all in one HTC One S root utility that was linked in the fourms. After following all the steps that where listed (While following the youtube guide) My phone when on bootloader will show ****Unlocked**** across the top but s=off any ideas on why that is? I havent quite been able to figure it out im just looking for more information so when I get home I can have at it again :/ just find it odd that given the steps and the fact I had done them all to the T im still having this issue. Any help would be great thanks for taking the time.
I assume this might be better fit for Q&A if your a mod i apologize if you could move it that would be great couldnt figure out how to delete the poist :/ "edit/delete" wont remove the post :/ sorry again

Well if you can post a photo of the boot loader screen that would help me in sorting out your issue.
Sent from my MIUI powered one s
If I helped you in any way please hit thanks!

Taco991 said:
Well if you can post a photo of the boot loader screen that would help me in sorting out your issue.
Sent from my MIUI powered one s
If I helped you in any way please hit thanks!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No worries I would be more than happy to provide one after I get home from work

smO[pdx] said:
I had ended up using the all in one HTC One S root utility that was linked in the fourms. After following all the steps that where listed (While following the youtube guide) My phone when on bootloader will show ****Unlocked**** across the top but s=off any ideas on why that is? I havent quite been able to figure it out im just looking for more information so when I get home I can have at it again :/ just find it odd that given the steps and the fact I had done them all to the T im still having this issue. Any help would be great thanks for taking the time.
I assume this might be better fit for Q&A if your a mod i apologize if you could move it that would be great couldnt figure out how to delete the poist :/ "edit/delete" wont remove the post :/ sorry again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't know what you are disappointed about. S-OFF stands for security being off. This may sound bad, but from a developer perspective, it's pretty good. If you have true S-OFF like you claim you do, you can flash ROMs, kernels, radios, etc... in a recovery with no issues at all; regardless of what hboot or custom recovery you have. Unlocked means that you can flash custom recoveries and such using fastboot, which is what you want. To sum it up, S-OFF is good; many devs are trying to get S-OFF, but NONE can figure it out. Just be happy about it.
Having this 'Unlocked' text is what you're going to get if you root/unlock the phone. No way to get around it. If you want to return to complete stock settings and re-lock, your best bet is to be on stock recovery and flash an RUU that corresponds to your network. You may also want to try 'fastboot oem lock'.

Closed Source Project said:
Having this 'Unlocked' text is what you're going to get if you root/unlock the phone. No way to get around it. If you want to return to complete stock settings and re-lock, your best bet is to be on stock recovery and flash an RUU that corresponds to your network. You may also want to try 'fastboot oem lock'.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually I think since he has s-off I think he can make it say whatever he wants.

Once you get the photo up PM me so I can help you out :laugh:

Taco991 said:
Once you get the photo up PM me so I can help you out :laugh:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I can recall when I had the mytouch 4g the screen posted was exactly where you would go to flash the zip have they changed it since then? because I cant find the option to load a .zip rom file from :/

smO[pdx] said:
So I can recall when I had the mytouch 4g the screen posted was exactly where you would go to flash the zip have they changed it since then? because I cant find the option to load a .zip rom file from :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Where's the S-OFF lol? And yes I think you can do that. It's PD some numbers IMG.zip..

smO[pdx] said:
So I can recall when I had the mytouch 4g the screen posted was exactly where you would go to flash the zip have they changed it since then? because I cant find the option to load a .zip rom file from :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Facepalm. You do NOT have S-OFF, What the hell made you think you did. This is normal... Wow. You need to install a custom recovery to flash zips, by the way.

Hey easy on him, he was just mistaken. OP, do you need me to show you how to go back to stock?

smO[pdx] said:
I had ended up using the all in one HTC One S root utility that was linked in the fourms. After following all the steps that where listed (While following the youtube guide) My phone when on bootloader will show ****Unlocked**** across the top but s=off any ideas on why that is? I havent quite been able to figure it out im just looking for more information so when I get home I can have at it again :/ just find it odd that given the steps and the fact I had done them all to the T im still having this issue. Any help would be great thanks for taking the time.
I assume this might be better fit for Q&A if your a mod i apologize if you could move it that would be great couldnt figure out how to delete the poist :/ "edit/delete" wont remove the post :/ sorry again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Oh sweet jesus you're lucky as hell.
Never ever ever sell your phone, because you got your hands on a developer one or just a phone that slipped through the cracks, because you have full S-OFF.
You should be able to flash ROMs in recovery without going to fastboot to ever flash a kernel, if the ROM is set up for it.

You would do better to change thread title...

Hunt3r.j2 said:
Oh sweet jesus you're lucky as hell.
Never ever ever sell your phone, because you got your hands on a developer one or just a phone that slipped through the cracks, because you have full S-OFF.
You should be able to flash ROMs in recovery without going to fastboot to ever flash a kernel, if the ROM is set up for it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Look at a couple post above urs he doesn't have soff
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda premium

[Q] Rogers HTC One X Loading Custom Roms

I'm thinking about romming an HTC One X for Rogers and I've tried looking up information about installing custom roms. I know I need to unlock the bootloader first and that TWRP is likely the easiest method in order to rom. But I've read some conflicting things. Does it matter which version of the software I have? There just seems to be multiple guides.
Would this guide work?
h t t p:// theunlockr.com/2012/06/05/how-to-install-twrp-2-1-recovery-on-att-and-rogers-htc-one-x/
I'm happy to do the research, but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.

I'm thinking about romming an HTC One X for Rogers and I've tried looking up information about installing custom roms. I know I need to unlock the bootloader first and that TWRP is likely the easiest method in order to rom. But I've read some conflicting things. Does it matter which version of the software I have? There just seems to be multiple guides.
Would this guide work?
h t t p:// theunlockr.com/2012/06/05/how-to-install-twrp-2-1-recovery-on-att-and-rogers-htc-one-x/
I'm happy to do the research, but hopefully someone can point me in the right direction.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The version of software do matter. Currently 2.20 is un rootable if you did not unlock bootloader on earlier version
Here is the link which you need follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26512322
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

Thabnk, I did read through part of that but I don't see anything there for version 1.94?

You can root and unlock 1.94 then flash recovery and rom fine.

Rogers HTC One X can be unlocked through the HTCdev site. Once the bootloader is unlocked you can install TWRP and flash any evita rom you want.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium

Any variant of the HOX can be bootloader unlocked via HTCDev except for the AT&T version. Firmware numbers for you will not matter in the slightest.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app

Athrun88 said:
Any variant of the HOX can be bootloader unlocked via HTCDev except for the AT&T version. Firmware numbers for you will not matter in the slightest.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So I was able to unlock the bootloader. To install TWRP I installed GooManager and Installed "OpenRecoveryScript".
When I try to reboot the phone into recovery, nothing happens.
Is there a guide how to use TWRP. Most of the guides seem pretty basic, but I don't even know if I have it installed properly. I'm trying to install ViperX

n3gkiwi said:
So I was able to unlock the bootloader. To install TWRP I installed GooManager and Installed "OpenRecoveryScript".
When I try to reboot the phone into recovery, nothing happens.
Is there a guide how to use TWRP. Most of the guides seem pretty basic, but I don't even know if I have it installed properly. I'm trying to install ViperX
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nevermind. I just installed using command prompt following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814914 this guide. Thanks Athrun88!
Is there a specific directory I should be putting the roms in order to install them or does it not matter?

n3gkiwi said:
Nevermind. I just installed using command prompt following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1814914 this guide. Thanks Athrun88!
Is there a specific directory I should be putting the roms in order to install them or does it not matter?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
hey! that's my guide! haha, glad to see my first real contribution be somewhat of a success.
As long as it's in the root directory (not in a folder) of the internal SDcard, you'll be fine. Also, make sure you make a backup of your stock ROM just in case you need to go back to it.
Another thing, copy down your APN settings (word by word) from your stock ROM. Not sure if Rogers is the same as Telus, but Telus needs two APNs to get LTE enabled. If you could PM those to me as well, I could add them to my guide as well. Thanks.

Ughhh. Tried to install ViperX 2.6.0 using TWRP however it didn't work. Says Checking Model ID then "assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device")==
Any ideas?

n3gkiwi said:
Ughhh. Tried to install ViperX 2.6.0 using TWRP however it didn't work. Says Checking Model ID then "assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device")==
Any ideas?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Might have answered my own question, but can I only install Roms in this dev section because I'm on Roger (so no international mods)?

n3gkiwi said:
Might have answered my own question, but can I only install Roms in this dev section because I'm on Roger (so no international mods)?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Don't domt ddon't don't domt don't please don't flash an international rom! Or your device will be most likely a close to hard brick

omario8484 said:
Don't domt ddon't don't domt don't please don't flash an international rom! Or your device will be most likely a close to hard brick
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes after some research, I quickly figured that... Phew.
Is there any way to tell if the rom is stable or not for the AT&T/Rogers model?

n3gkiwi said:
Yes after some research, I quickly figured that... Phew.
Is there any way to tell if the rom is stable or not for the AT&T/Rogers model?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I recommend any of our ggreat roms I'm running viper 2.00 trust me try it and you'll love iit! Remember to full wipe! ( not SD if course)

omario8484 said:
I recommend any of our ggreat roms I'm running viper 2.00 trust me try it and you'll love iit! Remember to full wipe! ( not SD if course)
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think that will be the first one I will install. So I have backed up my original default Rogers/HTC backup using TWRP and will download titanium backup?
Anything else you can/would recommend before I proceed?
The help has been great and much appreciated.

n3gkiwi said:
I think that will be the first one I will install. So I have backed up my original default Rogers/HTC backup using TWRP and will download titanium backup?
Anything else you can/would recommend before I proceed?
The help has been great and much appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So if you would like toto back up your apps than yes u can use titanium but yes make a back up sounds like u already did of your stock rom ...download viper 2.00 put it on your SD where you'll remember. To find it ... Once in twrp hit wipe menu ...wipe system ..factory reset ...and wipe dalvic cache than go back to the home menu in twrp and click install and find viper and this is very important since you wiped system you'll see in viper menu flash stock kernel or install rom ...hit install rom and go from there if you don't you'll be stuck. At. HTC dev screen and have to get back into recovery
---------- Post added at 04:07 AM ---------- Previous post was at 04:03 AM ----------
n3gkiwi said:
I think that will be the first one I will install. So I have backed up my original default Rogers/HTC backup using TWRP and will download titanium backup?
Anything else you can/would recommend before I proceed?
The help has been great and much appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One last important thing in case u didn't know
If you're ever stuck in bootloop this will do the trick to get into bootloader and back to recovery
Turn on, hold power 10-15 seconds, until screen goes black, let off, press n hold volume down, press power just 2-3 seconds, let off power button but continue holding vol. Down

LoL wow, already done. Using the rom now. :laugh:
Wow, that was easy. Not sure if I should have checked some of the options (like one to enable exchange mail, and another for better sound). But it was so easy I guess I can always just redo it.
Was starting to think rooting maybe wasn't worth it (last root I did was on the original Nexus). Just going through all the features on ViperX, I'm glad I did.

n3gkiwi said:
LoL wow, already done. Using the rom now. :laugh:
Wow, that was easy. Not sure if I should have checked some of the options (like one to enable exchange mail, and another for better sound). But it was so easy I guess I can always just redo it.
Was starting to think rooting maybe wasn't worth it (last root I did was on the original Nexus). Just going through all the features on ViperX, I'm glad I did.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Roms are the best part . Here's the link to the sound mod thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1819524 download the first one of course NOT the cm10 one DONT wipe anything before installing but after when it says done you LL see an option to wipe cache/dalvic cache choose that then reboot

help with rooting

Hello everyday android fans just got this great phone from my uncle and would love to flash a rom on it (not a fan of sense ui) , Rooting. the best thing about android, we all want to root it, flash a rom or other goodies. But the one thing we android fans hate? Bricking. Im tired of bricking my phones because of someone elses stupid mistake, weather its a broken link when your half way into the process, wrong file or broken file, im tired of it, i have bricked so many great phones, so i have googled and searched this thread and i dont know where to start i cant find any root tuts, i know that htc dosent like it when people root their phones (dont know if this is true correct me if im wrong) because of the unlock thing and S-On. Now can someone please direct me to a root thread and maby even a rom, i would like a non sense rom but ics 4.0.4 or jb 4.1.1 sorry for how dumb i am.

Trozzul said:
Hello everyday android fans just got this great phone from my uncle and would love to flash a rom on it (not a fan of sense ui) , Rooting. the best thing about android, we all want to root it, flash a rom or other goodies. But the one thing we android fans hate? Bricking. Im tired of bricking my phones because of someone elses stupid mistake, weather its a broken link when your half way into the process, wrong file or broken file, im tired of it, i have bricked so many great phones, so i have googled and searched this thread and i dont know where to start i cant find any root tuts, i know that htc dosent like it when people root their phones (dont know if this is true correct me if im wrong) because of the unlock thing and S-On. Now can someone please direct me to a root thread and maby even a rom, i would like a non sense rom but ics 4.0.4 or jb 4.1.1 sorry for how dumb i am.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This is what you need....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824379

glevitan said:
This is what you need....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824379
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
this dosent Help Very much. there is no thread for how to root/S-off/Unlock bootloader for my phone and it even says its for the HTC Desire HD... ( Correct me if im wrong the Inspire was a variant of the Desire HD).

Trozzul said:
this dosent Help Very much. there is no thread for how to root/S-off/Unlock bootloader for my phone and it even says its for the HTC Desire HD... ( Correct me if im wrong the Inspire was a variant of the Desire HD).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you are wrong. Inspire and desire HD are the same phone except for the radio frequencies. If you have read the guide in post 7 you would have found that.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

Trozzul said:
this dosent Help Very much. there is no thread for how to root/S-off/Unlock bootloader for my phone and it even says its for the HTC Desire HD... ( Correct me if im wrong the Inspire was a variant of the Desire HD).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
They're the same phone. I recommend you read the guide. Root, S-Off and Unlock are all explained in great detail in the guide.

There have to be other small differences too, no? Screens or something, right?
First thing OP needs to do is check the build version. That will determine if you can run the aahk straight or if you need to unlock with htcdev first, flash insecure boot, downgrade, then root...
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda-developer's app

RuggedHunter said:
There have to be other small differences too, no? Screens or something, right?
First thing OP needs to do is check the build version. That will determine if you can run the aahk straight or if you need to unlock with htcdev first, flash insecure boot, downgrade, then root...
Sent from my Inspire 4G using xda-developer's app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The Hack Kit can always be used, he has to find what kinda preparation needs to be done for it to work.
Desire HD and Inspire and similar, DHD is the European version, and therefore the different frequencies, the rest are just the same. Even radios can be shared.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app

glevitan said:
The Hack Kit can always be used, he has to find what kinda preparation needs to be done for it to work.
Desire HD and Inspire and similar, DHD is the European version, and therefore the different frequencies, the rest are just the same. Even radios can be shared.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I still dont see what im looking for post 7 dosent show any links or what to do but it looks like you guys want me to unlock the bootloader first. But I have read in some threads and posts that they dont want you using the offical bootloader unlock if your going to use the hack kit aahk or whatever they are

Trozzul said:
I still dont see what im looking for post 7 dosent show any links or what to do but it looks like you guys want me to unlock the bootloader first. But I have read in some threads and posts that they dont want you using the offical bootloader unlock if your going to use the hack kit aahk or whatever they are
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Post 7 has a PDF guide. That includes any instructions you want. And no, you can't run AAHK on an unlocked bootloader.

how do i know if my device was shipped with gingerbread? i got this thing from my uncle and im sure he wouldnt know when he got it.

Trozzul said:
how do i know if my device was shipped with gingerbread? i got this thing from my uncle and im sure he wouldnt know when he got it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
AAHK was retired a few days ago. The only option now is bootloader unlock, unless someone else comes up with a similar tool.

What do you mean AAHK is retired? is it not supported anymore? am i not able to root and flash a custom rom on my phone now?

Trozzul said:
What do you mean AAHK is retired? is it not supported anymore? am i not able to root and flash a custom rom on my phone now?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's neither available nor supported; the server hosting all the files it needs is no longer up. Like I said, the only option to root now is boot loader unlock.

bananagranola said:
It's neither available nor supported; the server hosting all the files it needs is no longer up. Like I said, the only option to root now is boot loader unlock.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
sorry im pretty dumb... so if i root and unlock the boot loader can i flash roms with Cwm? or do i have to be S-off? its S-on right now, not really sure what S-off /S-on is from what i have read its so you cant unistall stock apps?

Trozzul said:
sorry im pretty dumb... so if i root and unlock the boot loader can i flash roms with Cwm? or do i have to be S-off? its S-on right now, not really sure what S-off /S-on is from what i have read its so you cant unistall stock apps?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Root and S-OFF are different things. Root means that you have administrator permissions at the rom level, so you can set different permissions in the rom. But, you can not flash all kinda stuff such as radios.
Unlocking the bootloader will allow you to flash CWM recovery and custom roms, but again not radios or boot images in recovery (you have to do it manually). As long as there is no other tool to gain S-OFF, unlocking the bootloader is the best choice.

glevitan said:
Root and S-OFF are different things. Root means that you have administrator permissions at the rom level, so you can set different permissions in the rom. But, you can not flash all kinda stuff such as radios.
Unlocking the bootloader will allow you to flash CWM recovery and custom roms, but again not radios or boot images in recovery (you have to do it manually). As long as there is no other tool to gain S-OFF, unlocking the bootloader is the best choice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I obtained AAHK literally the day before he retired it. I read everything thoroughly and it went off great with no problems. I think I might have been one of the last people to get S-OFF on this phone before he retired it. The only thing I can tell you is you might be able to google for ace advanced hack kit. I know you can find the blog this way, and you may be able to find the kit somewhere else to download. If you do happen to find the download somewhere, read EVERYTHING on the blog. If you read for comprehension and follow directions carefully, you can root and s-off without bricking. I did it first try no problems. Now I'm running Energy ROM for Sense 3.5 and love it.

glevitan said:
Root and S-OFF are different things. Root means that you have administrator permissions at the rom level, so you can set different permissions in the rom. But, you can not flash all kinda stuff such as radios.
Unlocking the bootloader will allow you to flash CWM recovery and custom roms, but again not radios or boot images in recovery (you have to do it manually). As long as there is no other tool to gain S-OFF, unlocking the bootloader is the best choice.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
so if i want to get custom roms like a ICS or JB Rom i would have to root/cwm and unlock the bootloader? and if i had to unlock the bootloader would i use htcdev? i have seen so many tuts its not even funny some people say to use it some say its bad and dont use it im very confused

hutch2509 said:
I obtained AAHK literally the day before he retired it. I read everything thoroughly and it went off great with no problems. I think I might have been one of the last people to get S-OFF on this phone before he retired it. The only thing I can tell you is you might be able to google for ace advanced hack kit. I know you can find the blog this way, and you may be able to find the kit somewhere else to download. If you do happen to find the download somewhere, read EVERYTHING on the blog. If you read for comprehension and follow directions carefully, you can root and s-off without bricking. I did it first try no problems. Now I'm running Energy ROM for Sense 3.5 and love it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I do not recommend trying to download AAHK and run it. You will probably get stuck in the middle. AAHK downloaded files from its servers during the process. That server is now down.
Trozzul said:
so if i want to get custom roms like a ICS or JB Rom i would have to root/cwm and unlock the bootloader? and if i had to unlock the bootloader would i use htcdev? i have seen so many tuts its not even funny some people say to use it some say its bad and dont use it im very confused
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Now, you need to unlock the bootloader with HTCDEV, flash a recovery like CWM, and either: flash a rooted ROM, or a su binary and a superuser app.
In the past when AAHK was around it was a much better option (gave S-Off) than bootloader unlock, which is probably why you see people saying not to use bootloader unlock. Now that AAHK is gone, unless/until glevitan makes his S-Off tool, bootloader unlock is the only option.

bananagranola said:
I do not recommend trying to download AAHK and run it. You will probably get stuck in the middle. AAHK downloaded files from its servers during the process. That server is now down.
Now, you need to unlock the bootloader with HTCDEV, flash a recovery like CWM, and either: flash a rooted ROM, or a su binary and a superuser app.
In the past when AAHK was around it was a much better option (gave S-Off) than bootloader unlock, which is probably why you see people saying not to use bootloader unlock. Now that AAHK is gone, unless/until glevitan makes his S-Off tool, bootloader unlock is the only option.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
you said a Rooted ROM? how would that work i dont know how to flash CWM yet since AAHK is gone .do i flash CWM on the stock recovery? if so how would i? download a CWM Version and rename it to Update.zip?

Trozzul said:
you said a Rooted ROM? how would that work i dont know how to flash CWM yet since AAHK is gone .do i flash CWM on the stock recovery? if so how would i? download a CWM Version and rename it to Update.zip?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In post #7 of the thread linked in my signature, glevitan has a beginner's guide that includes instructions on bootloader unlock and root. There are also many threads strewn around the HTC Desire HD forums detailing how to do it step by step. (Note: DHD is essentially the same phone as the Inspire 4G; you can use their ROMs and their instructions, though I would be careful about their radios.)
EDIT: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515 or http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500