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[Q] Root with S-OFF

Hello everyone,
This is my first post and sorry if this question was already answered, but I couldn't find the answer to my particular question when I searched for it. I just recently got my Sensation for T-Mobile a couple weeks ago and rooted it but do not have the S-OFF because of the OTA update to 2.3.4 so I used the HTC unlock method. Is there any way I can get the s-off because I am finding it difficult to flash a lot of ROMs I want to try since a lot of them either never load or they just go into an infinite boot loop? Thanks for all your help and advice and I'm hoping I can gain more knowledge thru you guys since this was a big leap for me from a Blackberry 9700.

I recently rooted my HTC Sensation and got the s off following the directions provided here on xda. Then installed Revolution HD. No issues with that either. I just followed the directions there also. Did it not work for u?
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No, it didn't work for me. My friend told me that the alpharev method used here on the forums wouldn't work because I downloaded the OTA update to 2.3.4 when I first received it out of the box. He told me that only the htc unlock method would work to root my phone but I wouldn't have S-off. My phone is currently rooted right now with no s-off so certain ROMs won't flash or they will butt I'll hey errors in them.

I find that strange. I'm no expert but my Sensation was running stock Android 2.3.4 before I rooted and it reads that s is off. I went to revolutionary.io/ download for Windows filled in the info for the beta key save the zip file and and launch it then enter the beta key. Then just follow the prompts from there. Did u do that?
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Yup, I did exactly that a number of times but it didn't work. That's weird. Maybe someone else on here can help me get full s-off on my sensation. What's your service provider ? Cuz mine is T-Mobile and it came stock 2.3.3 but I did the OTA update and was able to root it but get no s-off

hi,
just to share my experience ... On Asian Starhub
i have updated to 2.3.4 via OTA before i root and s-off, and eventually supercid.
Followed the guide step by step.
The rooting , s-off and supercid process is smooth as butter ( as some dev quoted ).
Flashed Bulletproof 1.4 and now InsertCoin 3.3.0.
Perhaps u can provide more phone details like your current Hboot version and which part of the process you are stuck so that some experienced member can help u out easier.

flavor76 said:
hi,
just to share my experience ... On Asian Starhub
i have updated to 2.3.4 via OTA before i root and s-off, and eventually supercid.
Followed the guide step by step.
The rooting , s-off and supercid process is smooth as butter ( as some dev quoted ).
Flashed Bulletproof 1.4 and now InsertCoin 3.3.0.
Perhaps u can provide more phone details like your current Hboot version and which part of the process you are stuck so that some experienced member can help u out easier.
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Same here. 2.3.4 OTA and I am fully rooted with S-Off. Followed the guide step by step. Used Revolutionary.io with no problem. Be sure you enter your beta key in exactly, its case sensative. I'm also on TMOUS.
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cmalvado said:
I recently rooted my HTC Sensation and got the s off following the directions provided here on xda. Then installed Revolution HD. No issues with that either. I just followed the directions there also. Did it not work for u?
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio using XDA App
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So it worked ok for the Sensation XE? I'm about to upgrade my phone from the Desire (s-off, root, leedroid hd 3.3.3 data++) and was wondering if the revolutionary route would work (really want the XE!). Had no issues at all with the Desire and would wait to upgrade if there were issues.
Thanks.

pogiazz said:
Yup, I did exactly that a number of times but it didn't work. That's weird. Maybe someone else on here can help me get full s-off on my sensation. What's your service provider ? Cuz mine is T-Mobile and it came stock 2.3.3 but I did the OTA update and was able to root it but get no s-off
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Sorry if I'm asking the obvious or if this has already been covered, but did you first go to the HTC dev. site and follow their specific instructions for unlocking the bootloader? If not, do that first, then use Revolutionary to root/s-off, wipe your phone to factory (I always wipe dalvik cache and cache partition, too), then flash whatever ROM and kernel you want.
Let me know if that helps any.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk

walkabout said:
So it worked ok for the Sensation XE? I'm about to upgrade my phone from the Desire (s-off, root, leedroid hd 3.3.3 data++) and was wondering if the revolutionary route would work (really want the XE!). Had no issues at all with the Desire and would wait to upgrade if there were issues.
Thanks.
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Yep, confirmed working as it's the same HBOOT as the Sensation

EddyOS said:
Yep, confirmed working as it's the same HBOOT as the Sensation
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Very cool. Can't wait to upgrade to this phone. Sensation looked great before, but these latest two (LE screen too big for my tastes) are looking amazing!

Ok guys, thanks for the input. I'll be sure to fill you in if I'm havng any difficulties...I'll try it again today.

I'm also on Tmobile 10 plus years. After following the steps and entering the beta key added the Su zip and it kept s off. You are prop missing something in between. Make sure u are entering the right hboot of your phone otherwise the beta key will be incorrect. Did u set up connection to HTC sync when u did it?
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Ok guys, I tried getting s-off again tonite. Mind you my phone is already rooted but has s-on. I have a custom ROM flashed on it currently, I ran the revolutionary app and it suddenly closed on me and i also got an unforseen FC on the home screen of the phone. I flashed back to my nandroid backup of my stock rooted ROM and still the same thing. Suggestions? I saw on another post I should try doing this on a different computer. I tried different methods of connecting the phone via usb with mounting it as a drive, charge only, htc sync but to no avail. I did have htc sync running and it did sync up properly.

I tot we should uninstall HTC sync .... Only leave the HTC drivers alone ....
Maybe someone can advise on this ....
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flavor76 said:
I tot we should uninstall HTC sync .... Only leave the HTC drivers alone ....
Maybe someone can advise on this ....
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Yes, uninstall HTC sync, leave HTC drivers alone.
Sent from my Sensation using XDA App

Is there specific drivers I need to install? It doesn't say in the guide.

When u install , then uninstall HTC sync . The HTC sync drivers will be removed but HTC drivers remains . That's the drivers we want to keep. Alternatively , u can just install the HTC drivers. But u got to search for it elsewhere. I think its HTC 3.7.0.01 drivers or something .... ( if I can remember correctly )
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Damn, this whole time I've been putting in a capital I when i should have kept messing around with it and it ended up being a lowercase L lmao. Thanks guys...gonna start flashing **** like crazy now!

Case sensitive ... Nothing new ... Happy flashing ( Roms :b )
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Can i flash sensation ROM'S on XE ??

I have got my frnd's XE and i need to put a custom Rom on it...!
Also suggest me a AOSP rom no matter GB or ICS !
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nexus2515 said:
I have got my frnd's XE and i need to put a custom Rom on it...!
Also suggest me a AOSP rom no matter GB or ICS !
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Hi,
Yes,you can flash Sensation ROMS on Sensation XE.
It does matter whether it's GB or ICS,beccause they require different firmwares.
ARHD is good ICS ROM.

Yes you can... Sensation and xe are the same phones with a different cpu clock... And beats obviously
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malybru said:
Hi,
Yes,you can flash Sensation ROMS on Sensation XE.
It does matter whether it's GB or ICS,beccause they require different firmwares.
ARHD is good ICS ROM.
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Different firmware means ?
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Plz. Also i want an AOSP rom...not sense based
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You can install every rom mate... Every single sensation rom
Sent from my Sensation using Tapatalk 2

nexus2515 said:
Different firmware means ?
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simply put
MOBILE hardware ----talks with-----firmware-----talks with-----ROM
now for GB there is GB firmware(s)
also for ICS there is ICS firmware(s)
and GB firmware cant run ICS ROMS
ICS firmware cant run GB ROMS
so to move from GB to ICS ..you need to update your firmware to an ICS one
to chk your firmware
settings->about phone->soft ware information->build number
if its 1.xx... then its GB firmware
for ICS you need to have 3.32.xx firmware

Help Needed to upgrade my Sensation Z710e Andriod 2.3.4 and Sense 4.0 to Icecream
Hi Ganesh,
I am noob. I have a new sensation. I bought in India and using in Dubai. It is not SIM locked.
Model : Z710e
Andriod Version: 2.3.4
HTC Sense :3.0
Software Number: 1.52.720.3
I want to upgrade the software to Ice Cream Sandwich. I can't trace out a topic which I can understand better. Can you guide me to a topic?
Thanks,
Ahmed

ahmedali_s said:
Hi Ganesh,
I am noob. I have a new sensation. I bought in India and using in Dubai. It is not SIM locked.
Model : Z710e
Andriod Version: 2.3.4
HTC Sense :3.0
Software Number: 1.52.720.3
I want to upgrade the software to Ice Cream Sandwich. I can't trace out a topic which I can understand better. Can you guide me to a topic?
Thanks,
Ahmed
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Hi,
There is an excellent guide HERE

malybru said:
Hi,
There is an excellent guide HERE
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Hi Malybru,
Thanks for your reply. However, when I tried to s-off my phone, it failed and the message appeared as the revolution threw a message as it failed.
Any piece of advice?
Thanks,
Ahmed

ahmedali_s said:
Hi Malybru,
Thanks for your reply. However, when I tried to s-off my phone, it failed and the message appeared as the revolution threw a message as it failed.
Any piece of advice?
Thanks,
Ahmed
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How did it fail? What did it say?
My suggestion is that you run the process again but look at your serial number carefully and also copy and paste the beta key provided when you entire in the serial number into the revolitionary tool box when it asks for it to reduce any chances of error.
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Zerging Root Fails
sensation lover said:
How did it fail? What did it say?
My suggestion is that you run the process again but look at your serial number carefully and also copy and paste the beta key provided when you entire in the serial number into the revolitionary tool box when it asks for it to reduce any chances of error.
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Hi Sensation lover,
The Zerging root says, it failed to get root. The Beta Key gets accepted. Hence I am sure my serial number and beta key are correct.
Thanks again for your support.
Thanks,
Ahmed

Sometimes its best to copy and paste beta key into area to assure its exact. I'd try to start process again and be absolutely sure ALL numbers are correct.get new beta key, copy paste key see if it helps. Revolutionary is pretty straight forward. Just make sure numbers are exact! You should be good to go then. good luck!
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realsis said:
Sometimes its best to copy and paste beta key into area to assure its exact. I'd try to start process again and be absolutely sure ALL numbers are correct.get new beta key, copy paste key see if it helps. Revolutionary is pretty straight forward. Just make sure numbers are exact! You should be good to go then. good luck!
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Hi Realsis - Thanks for your encouraging words. Yes, I did. I managed to S-Off my sensation, hurrayyy.... It shows me as Revolutonary now.
Now I have take my next step.
Thank you all for your guidance. I need more of your support to learn more.
Thanks,
Ahmed

Hi All,
In the process of upgrading, I bricked it I belive.
My phone just loops now while booting. The HTC screen comes and then goes back to the booting mode.
I have a fresh micro sd card as well. Now I need to restart the phone.
When I try to HBoot the phone, the message says as Model ID incorrect. I understand that this is due to the incompatible zip file in the root folder.
Can some one guide me to get the right image file? I tried many threads with no success.
Looking forward..
Ahmed

ahmedali_s said:
Hi All,
In the process of upgrading, I bricked it I belive.
My phone just loops now while booting. The HTC screen comes and then goes back to the booting mode.
I have a fresh micro sd card as well. Now I need to restart the phone.
When I try to HBoot the phone, the message says as Model ID incorrect. I understand that this is due to the incompatible zip file in the root folder.
Can some one guide me to get the right image file? I tried many threads with no success.
Looking forward..
Ahmed
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Hi,
What ROM did you try to load?
Did you superCid?
It is step 4 of the s-off guide.
This will avoid Model incorrect ID problem.

the ONLY difference between the two phones is the colour of the back door/battery cover
and the red capacitive buttons..

ahmedali_s said:
Hi All,
My phone just loops now while booting. The HTC screen comes and then goes back to the booting mode.
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What firmware are you running on?
I advice you to check here if you are running on the correct firmware:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618

You need to use tacoroot method to get around the Zerging root failed message. Use this guide.
Except, use
Code:
adb shell chmod [COLOR="Red"]777[/COLOR] /data/local/tacoroot.bin
Instead of
Code:
adb shell chmod [COLOR="Red"]755[/COLOR] /data/local/tacoroot.bin
Then, after the S-Off, you need to follow the normal steps to install the ROM, as previously stated.

[Q] Root on One XL?

Hello,
I am running One XL 4.0.3, the NON-ROGERS/AT&T VERSION, its the Asia version, i just received that i can upgrade to 4.0.4, but idk that if i can still get rooted if i upgraded to 4.0.4(or later on 4.1).
P.S.: I don't want to go for the official Bootloader Unlock.
Thanks.

Depends what version of 4.0.3 you're running...
Go to Settings, About, Software Info, More, Build number.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda premium

i would just do htcdev unlock, i assume u know what you are doing and i assume htc will honor anything that isnt from an idiot flashing the wrong thing. so just do an htcdev unlock.

I don't want to lose my warranty... (in case of any screen damage, etc)
I have ROOTED, running of 4.0.3, but i know that i will lose my root when i upgrade to 4.0.4, and i am wondering if i still can root my phone on 4.0.4(without htcdev.com)

Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app

Yes there is a way although we need to know your exact software version (1.73,1.85,1.93). If you have the right version somewhere in the development section there is a method.
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Ok
I have been rooted on 1.77.708.3
Now, I've updated to 1.89.708.9, I lost my root permission, what should I do?
I am running Android 4.0.3, 16GB version of HTC One XL.
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Now, i've tried to downgrade my ROM back to 1.77.708.3, but it fails.
Any one have solutions?

hopkinskong said:
Now, i've tried to downgrade my ROM back to 1.77.708.3, but it fails.
Any one have solutions?
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Flash the boot.IMG first through fast boot then flash the ROM.
Also rooting will void your warranty. Once the phone is unlocked it will be "tampered"
Sent from my One X

Recovery error on HTC one S

Hello everyone!
I'm trying to install a recovery on HTC ONE S (S4-1.7Ghz).
I've installed all fastboot/adb drivers needed, adb recognise the device and I've flashed successfully many recoveryes img.
The problem is: I'm not able to ENTER the recovery.
In bootloader, i press the power button when "recovery" is highlighted, so the phone tries to enter the recovery (pink text "Entering recovery...") but remains stuck on the "HTC - quietly brilliant" logo and a red text under it:
"This build is for develoment purposes only.
Do not distribute outside of htc without HTC's written permission.
Failure to comply may lead to legal action" <-- What?? Why?? What I've done??
I've bought this phone from expansys (UK model)... unlocked from any carrier.
Please help me :/

If your default clock speed is 1.7 then you have a s3.
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Maybe I've damaged the phone installing an s4 recovery?

alan110112 said:
Hello everyone!
I'm trying to install a recovery on HTC ONE S (S4-1.7Ghz).
"This build is for develoment purposes only.
Do not distribute outside of htc without HTC's written permission.
Failure to comply may lead to legal action" <-- What?? Why?? What I've done??
I've bought this phone from expansys (UK model)... unlocked from any carrier.
Please help me :/
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First of all, if that is your stock cpu speed, than you have an s3, not s4
Second, that message is normal, you'll see it everytime you boot into recovery.
It'll take some time to boot but you'll get used to it
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda app-developers app

First make sure if you have a S3 or a S4 (there are several threads which explain the differences)
If you have a S3 you have to be sure to install a custom recovery that works with S3.
I had the same problem, because I have a S3 and tried to install the wrong recovery!
Try with TWRP for S3 if you have one!
Sent from my HTC One S running TrickDroid 4.0

Yes, I've an S3 model
So I can't install... every ROM out there, except for stock-based Sense rom.
This is bad, I wanted to install CM10 on this phone, to leave forever the Sense interface and customizations...

There's trickdroid for s3. It's not sense-free but better than stock
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda app-developers app

Well then welcome to the S3-community
Be patient, maybe someday we will get a ROM which is not based on Sense
Sent from my HTC One S running TrickDroid 4.0

I'm crazy, I bought the two worst-dev-supported devices: HTC one S (S3) and Nexus 7 3G (tilapia)
The funny thing is that HTC one S4 and Nexus 7 Wifi are insanely supported...
I'm sure that Nexus 7 will reach excellent dev level, but I'm not sure about this HTC one S... :/

alan110112 said:
I'm crazy, I bought the two worst-dev-supported devices: HTC one S (S3) and Nexus 7 3G (tilapia)
The funny thing is that HTC one S4 and Nexus 7 Wifi are insanely supported...
I'm sure that Nexus 7 will reach excellent dev level, but I'm not sure about this HTC one S... :/
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Just wait for it. Every day the S3 community is growing bigger.
So there will be either more devs who get a S3 or more devs will port their Roms to S3.
Until then, I can recommend to you TrickDroid 4.0. It is still Sense but there are enough ways to customize your phone.
Sent from my HTC One S running TrickDroid 4.0

Pls help me. I maybe bought faulty HTC One X.

So this is the story.
I have a friend who went on a vacation from Croatia to the UK. In the UK, he bought the HTc One X there, locked on o2 network. He sold that device to me, and he told me that i can unlock the device by purchasing unlock code from eBay. I purchased several codes, but i keep getting error - incorrect password.
I really have no choice, i cant sell that device to anybody, neither i can use it on Croatian networks.
Also, i have made factory reset, but it seems that neither this helps me.
Also, when i try to update software to 4.2.2, in middle of installation red exclamation mark shows up, then phone reboots. Please help me.
Device is not rooted, has stock recovery installed, bootloader is relocked, and stock 4.1.1 is installed.
Is there any other method of unlocking the device except entering the unlock code.
Thanks in advance
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Here is what i get when i try to install official ota
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