Hi , I´m buy one htc one S and i want know more about root, the htc be purchsed in portugal and, i want also one form for root 100% secure.
I've heard about htc quick root , htc all in one S and others, but i do not know on which is more secure
Rooting is 100% safe when unlocking the bootloader via htc. We can't s-off yet so your at no real risk of bricking the phone unless you start messing around with system files. I suggest reading a few guides in the development section first
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Rooting is 100% safe when unlocking the bootloader via htc. We can't s-off yet so your at no real risk of bricking the phone unless you start messing around with system files. I suggest reading a few guides in the development section first
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What is S-on and S-off ?
Unlock the boot loader(what this)?, i´m very noob in this area.
The forum have , tutorial for unlock these bootloader / root htc?
its not a problem ask as many questions as you need (but your kinda in the wrong section for posting questions)
turn your phone off and then hold the volume button down and press the power button and thats your bootloader (use the volume buttons to select options and the power button to select. dont worry you cant break your phone in the bootloader)
when you root your phone htc unlocks the bootloader so you can flash a custom recovery.
recovery is a program that allows you to format the memory card of any data, and lets you flash (install) custom roms of your choice.
when a phones has s-off that means you have greater access to your phone and but as we dont have access to s-off so we dont have to worry about explaining what is does or means.
pop over to youtube and and do some research on what root is and what it can do
when you've decided that you wish to root your phone please visit this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427 make sure you read it a couple of times before attempting it
3 more question.
Is even necessary install a custom ROM(step 3)?
There is no risk instal a custom room without knowing the region of htc?
The meteod for HTC quick root is safe?
vic_111 said:
3 more question.
Is even necessary install a custom ROM(step 3)?
There is no risk instal a custom room without knowing the region of htc?
The method for HTC quick root is safe?
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Rooting will void your warranty. It's a good idea to know the region of your phone, so you'll know when OTA updates are sent to your phone. I wouldn't recommend using HTC Quick Root, as it doesn't unlock the bootloader and sometimes doesn't work. You don't need to install a custom ROM.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
first id check what version of the phone you've got, download a cpu program from the market, and check your cpu clock speed
if its 1.5 then you've got an s4 but if its 1.7 then its an s3 then if you do decide to flash a custom rom then you'll need to flash the correct rom
blackcell1 said:
first id check what version of the phone you've got, download a cpu program from the market, and check your cpu clock speed
if its 1.5 then you've got an s4 but if its 1.7 then its an s3 then if you do decide to flash a custom rom then you'll need to flash the correct rom
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I´m bougth S3 1.7 Ghz, tem S-ON and S-off see in bootloader.
S-ON =Secure root ::: S-OFF=Risk of break, rigth?
vic_111 said:
I´m bougth S3 1.7 Ghz, tem S-ON and S-off see in bootloader.
S-ON =Secure root ::: S-OFF=Risk of break, rigth?
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No. S-ON means your write-protection for most partitions except system and data is on. S-OFF means that everything can be edited - you can flash older software versions etc.
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Very sorry but i´m very noob , i see tutorial for unlock , recovery and rooting of HTC One S All In One , but I did not realize if for the s-on and s-off versions.
Already now how do i see if s-on or s-off?
vic_111 said:
Very sorry but i´m very noob , i see tutorial for unlock , recovery and rooting of HTC One S All In One , but I did not realize if for the s-on and s-off versions.
Already now how do i see if s-on or s-off?
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If you go into the bootloader, it will say S-ON or S-OFF at the top. If you root, you will have S-ON still however you'll be bootloader unlocked which gives you some access, but not as much as S-OFF. There is no method to S-OFF the One S at this time.
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I´m download cpu program from the market for seeing cpu speed , and say cpu:1.537
android 4.0.3.
My its S4 , after i seeing for the site where i buy my phone.
I install TWRP now , rigth?
I install a costum rom after or before of root phone?
How i install a costum rom?
The language its important in root?
I have portuguese after recovery?
I need answers at this questions for next step.
I use HTC One S All In One , and the bootloader its unlocked
vic_111 said:
I´m download cpu program from the market for seeing cpu speed , and say cpu:1.537
android 4.0.3.
My its S4 , after i seeing for the site where i buy my phone.
I install TWRP now , rigth?
I install a costum rom after or before of root phone?
How i install a costum rom?
The language its important in root?
I have portuguese after recovery?
I need answers at this questions for next step.
I use HTC One S All In One , and the bootloader its unlocked
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1.Unlock bootloader (if locked)
2.install recovery, recommended TWRP
3.Install Custom ROM (use fastboot to flash boot.img)
4.Root phone
Enjoy on the unlocked, rooted with custom ROM on HOS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WheipGMptg0
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427 You have all in this link
The first time is the hardest, after a piece of cake
I need install costum rom really or is optional?
How i install a costum rom with one S all in one ?
I have idea od the install viperone s?
i can save my states in programs tipe note menssages , save games before root?
No, you can root stock ICS.
Then , i can jump rom step, rigth?
Yes, although a custom rom is way better than stock
the region and language of phone dont care or its important?
I can install viperones custom rom?
Viperones have support portuguese?
vic_111 said:
Viperones have support portuguese?
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Yes. It supports all languages 'normal' android do.
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Hello i just brought an HTC Desire S.
Android Version: 2.3.5
and Sence : 3.0
I have read what is root and how to s-off.
But i have a question, if i root it, then i will be able to receive the official updates or not?
And what is the best method of rooting DS with the current version?
kleftisx said:
Hello i just brought an HTC Desire S.
Android Version: 2.3.5
and Sence : 3.0
I have read what is root and how to s-off.
But i have a question, if i root it, then i will be able to receive the official updates or not?
And what is the best method of rooting DS with the current version?
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You may still be able to receive updates but I wouldn't recommend it.
I believe that you're either S-ON, no-root and apply updates or S-OFF, root and NO updates!
Ok. But what is the best method to root my ds??
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
Gingerbreak or superoneclick. I prefer Gingerbreak because I found the whole process much quicker
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
Im not sure if you are able to use the revolutionary tool to s-off your device, because it currently only supports HTC Desire S (saga) 0.98.0000 and 0.98.0002 hboot versions, but not the 2.00..... (coming with android 2.3.5)
you might wanna check htcdev.com for the unroot
I searched for those rooting methods and i find that superoneclick is not stable.
and for gingerbreak i didn't find any guide.
Is there any how to root Desire S?
And also i have S-ON and HBOOT-2.00 0002
Search and you will find....
kleftisx said:
I searched for those rooting methods and i find that superoneclick is not stable.
and for gingerbreak i didn't find any guide.
Is there any how to root Desire S?
And also i have S-ON and HBOOT-2.00 0002
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You need to go to the htcdev site and perform the hboot lock procedure. Search and you will find the post on how to do it.
htcdev method
Hi, sorry to say i have tryied this method from htcdev yesterday and it only unlocks fast boot so you are able to flash a rom via recovery, BUT your phone and hboot will stay in S-ON so you are not able to overvrite hboot version and Radio which is sometimes necessary to support the custom ROM. I doubt if there is a real method to make hboot 2.00.0002 really s-off..
kleftisx said:
I searched for those rooting methods and i find that superoneclick is not stable.
and for gingerbreak i didn't find any guide.
Is there any how to root Desire S?
And also i have S-ON and HBOOT-2.00 0002
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moloto said:
Hi, sorry to say i have tryied this method from htcdev yesterday and it only unlocks fast boot so you are able to flash a rom via recovery, BUT your phone and hboot will stay in S-ON so you are not able to overvrite hboot version and Radio which is sometimes necessary to support the custom ROM. I doubt if there is a real method to make hboot 2.00.0002 really s-off..
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You asked about rooting your phone. By unlocking the bootloader you can now flash a custom recovery which will allow you to flash the SU binary and the Superuser app which will give you root. That is what you asked and that is all ou need to do. Gaining S-Off is just another way to get a custom recovery and flash the SU binary and Superuser app.
Locked radio
tpbklake said:
You asked about rooting your phone. By unlocking the bootloader you can now flash a custom recovery which will allow you to flash the SU binary and the Superuser app which will give you root. That is what you asked and that is all ou need to do. Gaining S-Off is just another way to get a custom recovery and flash the SU binary and Superuser app.
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With all the respect, yes you can install custom rom with open hboot and you can gain a root(su) user rights, BUT if your rom is not compatible with your RADIO the you are doomed, your wifi, sd card, and another drivers may not be working, and in this case you are unable to overwrite the radio as the S(ecurity)-ON is locking right this. That was exactly my case, i installed S-ON original hboot from RUU 2.00.0002 and the newest Desire S ROM, but my wifi was not working and my sd was not accesible from pc, i went into recovery a tryied to flash RADIO image, but it was not possible, everytime the recovery was parsing the image and then just went back to bootloader main screen like nothing happend, this is because the RADIO is locked, i have tryied more imeges to be sure the first one was not corrupted, everytime the same result..
Still didn't find a way to root my DS.
Can anyone provide me a link to do this?
Go to http://www.htcdev.com press unlock bootloader and follow the instructions to s-off your device. (instead of all the files there, you will need only this http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=727371&d=1316684239. Desire S is not at the supported devices, but it works great.)
It says "unlocking the bootloader will delete all personal data from your device including applications, text messages and personalized settings" which means that it will reset all your phone settings I suppose. If anyone has tried this please inform us what we loose and if there is a better way for avoiding that.
@kleftisx p.m.to me in Greek if you didn't understand something!
EDIT: Misread post
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
Root Desire S
i am gonna try it.
thanks
yesterday i bought new sensation xe with latest ics update. Hboot v 1.27
Is there any way to root my phone?
or how can i downgrade Hboot verson?(1.27 is not included in revolutionary.io)
or is there any way to go back to GB to root?
plz help.
as i know you have to wait.there is no rooting/soff for new ics update.
ps;- can you flash stock GB ruu ? if then you can go back to gb and soff using revolutionary
Root
Maybe this will help? blogotechblog.com/2012/04/how-to-root-htc-sensationsensation-xe-running-ice-cream-sandwich/[/url]
faxel said:
yesterday i bought new sensation xe with latest ics update. Hboot v 1.27
Is there any way to root my phone?
or how can i downgrade Hboot verson?(1.27 is not included in revolutionary.io)
or is there any way to go back to GB to root?
plz help.
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found that you cant downgrade to gb rom. so you hve to wait :x
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e using XDA
so sad. I have seen devs are making sense 4 roms. but still I have nothing to do...
does any one know when I can root???
Not yet you can't but I think they released one today but not tested by the masses so best you can do us wait so you don't crash your phone
Sent from my Sensation 4G using xda premium
faxel said:
so sad. I have seen devs are making sense 4 roms. but still I have nothing to do...
does any one know when I can root???
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You are talking about sense 4 roms but asking for root
You can't just flash sense4 roms...just because you have root access..
If you mean getting SOFF which will render you to flash roms then ..its not possible for you right now..but there is an alternative ...but that alternative costs you your warranty(most probably)..
So decision is yours...
I recommend you to stay stock as of now if you got loads of warranty left
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hey can I use HTC super tool to root my sensation xe with hboot 1.27??
faxel said:
hey can I use HTC super tool to root my sensation xe with hboot 1.27??
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I heard of this...it contains tacoroot which is a temporary root but I heard its unstable and it only gives root access in adb..shell which wont be helpful in your case
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ganeshp said:
I heard of this...it contains tacoroot which is a temporary root but I heard its unstable and it only gives root access in adb..shell which wont be helpful in your case
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thank you for ur answer.I heard that revolutionary .io has stopped support for sensation, is that true?
Successful root method. XE OTA ICS
1. Unlock with HTC Dev
2. Download recovery-5.0.2.0-pyramid.img and flash using fastboot flash recovery rec....img
3. Download and install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip using CWM.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA
I have no root access and I know I have 0ne year warranty. BUT I want to root my phone and install custom roms like sense 4 roms... I dont want warranty any more. If this one damaged, than i will buy new one. Most important reason for buying this sensation is to root and enjoy with custom roms... I previously used desire which is rooted, but that is too old to install latest roms, thats why I bought sensation. so please kindly inform me If got any information about rooting my phone (1.27.00)new
faxel said:
I have no root access and I know I have 0ne year warranty. BUT I want to root my phone and install custom roms like sense 4 roms... I dont want warranty any more. If this one damaged, than i will buy new one. Most important reason for buying this sensation is to root and enjoy with custom roms... I previously used desire which is rooted, but that is too old to install latest roms, thats why I bought sensation. so please kindly inform me If got any information about rooting my phone (1.27.00)new
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Same situation with you and do method below and working!
*** UNLOCK ***
Sensation XE S-ON
Hboot 1.27.0000
hariadi said:
Successful root method. XE OTA ICS
1. Unlock with HTC Dev
2. Download recovery-5.0.2.0-pyramid.img and flash using fastboot flash recovery rec....img
3. Download and install Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip using CWM
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faxel said:
I have no root access and I know I have 0ne year warranty. BUT I want to root my phone and install custom roms like sense 4 roms... I dont want warranty any more. If this one damaged, than i will buy new one. Most important reason for buying this sensation is to root and enjoy with custom roms... I previously used desire which is rooted, but that is too old to install latest roms, thats why I bought sensation. so please kindly inform me If got any information about rooting my phone (1.27.00)new
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First of all don't confuse with getting "rooted" ..getting rooted will only give you complete access to your ROM..like literally doing anything with any app..also you can control your device completely.
All the custom Roms comes with root access..(see....... this root is actually part of Rom)
For you to flash custom Rom ..you essentially need unlocked bootloader...(having SOFF was mandatory earlier..but HTC started giving unlocked bootloader at the cost of your warranty..so you can Still install custom roms also sense 4 roms)
As you are fine with your warranty getting void
1. You need to unlock your bootloader from HTC dev site..(this is where you may void your warranty)
2.Then you need to flash a custom recovery..i highly recommend 4EXT recovery latest(1.0.0.5) which has smartflash mode(exclusive SON mode)
Get the recovery from this thread..http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377759..
Flashing recovery has never been this easy...just download the recovery updater and install ..your recovery through an apk just don't forget to say "yes" when asked whether you are SON during installing the recovery..
3. Then after recovery is done...just download your custom ROM..keep it on root of sdcard...and flash it (by following the steps provided in OP of your custom Rom thread)
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thank you all
thank you all for kind hep. Now I am going to try.... lets see
but i couldnt find my device on HTCdev.com sensation xe asia tw
faxel said:
thank you all for kind hep. Now I am going to try.... lets see
but i couldnt find my device on HTCdev.com sensation xe asia tw
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Soff for 1.27 is possible now...
But it requires HTC unlocked bootloader and root access...so first get the above things done...i.e. unlocked bootloader and recovery done...then you can do root thing from recovery...step 3 from this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Then follow steps from this guide to soff your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611981
Njoy
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ganeshp said:
Soff for 1.27 is possible now...
But it requires HTC unlocked bootloader and root access...so first get the above things done...i.e. unlocked bootloader and recovery done...then you can do root thing from recovery...step 3 from this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Then follow steps from this guide to soff your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611981
Njoy
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I couldnt watch the video becox of slow network. so my question is when we have
to Wire Trick,? at the start or at the end? thats step 10?
faxel said:
I couldnt watch the video becox of slow network. so my question is when we have
to Wire Trick,? at the start or at the end? thats step 10?
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i haven't tried it so i cant answer you properly...but ive found an excellent guide for this
chk it out...you might find the solution
SOFF GUIDE
I am really confused
ganeshp said:
Soff for 1.27 is possible now...
But it requires HTC unlocked bootloader and root access...so first get the above things done...i.e. unlocked bootloader and recovery done...then you can do root thing from recovery...step 3 from this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Then follow steps from this guide to soff your device
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611981
Njoy
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I got impresion in this forum that "everything" is very simple but isn't. I have a HTC Sensation classic unlocked by htcdev with s-on and hboot 1.27 buyed from UK but I can't root it. Everybody explain that rooting is very easy but is not like 1 to 3 step . I put a "recovery" img wich let me to navigate to recovery from bootloader but when I select recovery...nothing happing ( like flashing super user.zip or other thing) just after a while is restarting. For me the bootloader unlocked from htcdev means NOTHING just a sicksea. All the respect for the guys wich are searching new modes to unlock.
manu2121 said:
I got impresion in this forum that "everything" is very simple but isn't. I have a HTC Sensation classic unlocked by htcdev with s-on and hboot 1.27 buyed from UK but I can't root it. Everybody explain that rooting is very easy but is not like 1 to 3 step . I put a "recovery" img wich let me to navigate to recovery from bootloader but when I select recovery...nothing happing ( like flashing super user.zip or other thing) just after a while is restarting. For me the bootloader unlocked from htcdev means NOTHING just a sicksea. All the respect for the guys wich are searching new modes to unlock.
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if u unlocked, than its simple.
next u have to flash recovery using adb
than install su v.3+ v2 and below does not work for me. bit above v 3 is working,,
now its done.
Hi, I have my Desire S totally with the stock system. So S-On, bootloader locked and oficial rom 2.3.5 branded from Vodafone Spain. Finally I decided to unlock my desire S and to change the rom, etc. After reading a lot, the following are the steps i want to do for that.
Before all I would like to back up my apps, sms etc, contacts are in google so i dont worry about them.. ¿How could I do it with my stock desire S?
Once i have the back up I will perform these steps:
1.- First to downgrade de Hboot ( mine is 2.00.0002 locked) following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
I read that this method has benefits over to unlock by htcdev when you want to fash custom roms, and you dont lose the warranty.
In this step what rom should I use to downgrade if my phone is vodafone Spain branded with rom version 2.10.161.3? maybe this RUU_Saga_Vodafone_UK_1.32.161.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.15_?
2.- Once I have the old Hboot 0.98.00000, unlock it and s-off with revolutionary http://revolutionary.io/
3.- Root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
4.- Install 4 EXT recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377745
5.- and finally choose a rom, maybe MIUI, and flash it.
Any suggestion/correction or advice?
Thanks!
Which ruu to use I don't know. But step 3 is not necessary. All roms are pre rooted.
Sent from my Desire S using xda app-developers app
Auke11 said:
Which ruu to use I don't know. But step 3 is not necessary. All roms are pre rooted.
Sent from my Desire S using xda app-developers app
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Aha, so once I have unlocked with revolutionary and changed the recovery I could install any custom rom and it will have root already?
Maybe before install the custom rom I should flash the new eng Hboot so i can flash ics roms, right?
Thanks!
An alternative method that worked for me
cregi said:
2.- Once I have the old Hboot 0.98.00000, unlock it and s-off with revolutionary http://revolutionary.io/
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Hi I did not change my Hboot
Following various posts especially this one
"How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002"
source http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
by N0elite ( thanks - sorry can't thank you on here yet)
I was able to root my phone with S-On
now it has an unlocked root using HTCDEV Unlock | S-ON | HBOOT 2.00.0002 | 4EXT Recovery v2.2.7 RC5
Note on the HTC dev website you have to Select the bottom option 'all other supported models' from the htc dev unlock root website
as desire S is not listed
then I downloaded a fantastic operating system ( rom) called virtuous Saga which has Sense version 3.6 and android 4.04.
( also via this forum - more thanks to mdeejay - again unable to thanks you on the forum yet)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1669497
I did not flash the firmware because I have no idea what that means and it sounded potentially hazardous and I read somewhere you cannot do it with S-ON ( whatever that actually means) - I only installed the saga ROM which works fine with nothing faulty that I have so far tested
I just installed the virtuous saga zip on my sd card, installed it from the recovery screen and then had to flash the boot.img from the zip file using flashboot from my PC
Result - Bluetooth works and my phone has lots of nice updated features also Bluetooth keyboard works perfectly now with this (Again not sure if it makes a difference but this keyboard works using a bluetooth mode called spp rather than HID) And I still have the lovely clock and weather widget - in fact it does not look much different to my old android version - just faster and smoother.
If you try this make sure that your Google account is synced and all contacts are backed up . I also used BookmarksSB to back up bookmarks, Astro to back up all my applications to the sd card, and SMS back up & restore to back up all my sms messages. all free in the Google market.
I also took my sd card out when following the steps to format and clear caches in recovery mode because I did not want to accidentally wipe my SD card.!!
hope this helps
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cregi said:
Hi, I have my Desire S totally with the stock system. So S-On, bootloader locked and oficial rom 2.3.5 branded from Vodafone Spain. Finally I decided to unlock my desire S and to change the rom, etc. After reading a lot, the following are the steps i want to do for that.
Before all I would like to back up my apps, sms etc, contacts are in google so i dont worry about them.. ¿How could I do it with my stock desire S?
Once i have the back up I will perform these steps:
1.- First to downgrade de Hboot ( mine is 2.00.0002 locked) following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636
I read that this method has benefits over to unlock by htcdev when you want to fash custom roms, and you dont lose the warranty.
In this step what rom should I use to downgrade if my phone is vodafone Spain branded with rom version 2.10.161.3? maybe this RUU_Saga_Vodafone_UK_1.32.161.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.15_?
2.- Once I have the old Hboot 0.98.00000, unlock it and s-off with revolutionary http://revolutionary.io/
3.- Root with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1296916 or this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
4.- Install 4 EXT recovery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1377745
5.- and finally choose a rom, maybe MIUI, and flash it.
Any suggestion/correction or advice?
Thanks!
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Your goal is to change the rom and backup your phone's current state. Right? You can follow these simple steps:
a. Unlock bootloader by http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
b. Flash custom recovery (4EXT)
c. Backup your phone by using recovery
d. Install new rom, dont forget to flash boot.img separately (because of your phone was unlocked by htcdev.com)
e. [Optional] Root if need
The steps you're going to take are right. You should write down what RUU you have now in case you want to go back.
It looks like you know enough about rooting and flashing and the alpharev way is the best. Via HTCdev you can't install ICS if I am correct.
Good luck and welcome to the world of rooting!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
Imprest said:
Hi I did not change my Hboot
Following various posts especially this one
"How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002"
source http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525100
by N0elite ( thanks - sorry can't thank you on here yet)
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vndnguyen said:
Your goal is to change the rom and backup your phone's current state. Right? You can follow these simple steps:
a. Unlock bootloader by http://htcdev.com/bootloader/
b. Flash custom recovery (4EXT)
c. Backup your phone by using recovery
d. Install new rom, dont forget to flash boot.img separately (because of your phone was unlocked by htcdev.com)
e. [Optional] Root if need
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Thanks but I wanted to do it without using the official unlock of HTCDEV to avoid to have to flash the boot everytime I flash a rom and lose the warranty.
SkiesOfDoom said:
The steps you're going to take are right. You should write down what RUU you have now in case you want to go back.
It looks like you know enough about rooting and flashing and the alpharev way is the best. Via HTCdev you can't install ICS if I am correct.
Good luck and welcome to the world of rooting!
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Yeah I wanted to avoid HTCdev...
Is there any way to back up my rom before doing anything?
WIth astro can I back up my apps without beeing root?
Anyone knows what room should I use to do the downgrade being my phone branded from Vodafone Spain?
No, there is no "normal" way to keep your apps and their data.
You can gain temp-root and manually zip+copy the /data/ directory (to retain permissions), I suppose. But I don't think it's something you're able to do. And restoring data from it would be quite some pain, too, and require fixing permissions as far as I remember.
cregi said:
Yeah I wanted to avoid HTCdev...
Is there any way to back up my rom before doing anything?
WIth astro can I back up my apps without beeing root?
Anyone knows what room should I use to do the downgrade being my phone branded from Vodafone Spain?
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No way. You should s-off OR unlock bootloader first.
If you dont want to use htcdev.com to unlock bootloader, you can downgrade hboot and then s-off. Search in the "Desire S General" box, there are 3-4 thread about hboot downgrading and s-off.
Ok so I will do it without back up of apps. Just need to know wich rom to use to downgrade...
Thanks to all!
You could back up the apps without the data using go launcher backup.
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jugg1es said:
You could back up the apps without the data using go launcher backup.
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Without the data means only the apk, right? So the file to install it that most of them are already in the play store. If it is like that, it has not many advantages, but thank you anyway.
Hello im a bit confused about a couple of things so i hope anyone could help me :
1- S-off vs Unlocking bootloader : are they equivalent ? i mean if i dont want to s-off my phone can i flash ANY custom rom just by unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery ? (custom rom such as "Android revolution HD" )
2- I want to flash a "stock rom" that has a different cid than my phones, i have the ruu and i managed to get the rom.zip , how could i flash through sd card ? do i need s-off ? or is unlocking the bootloader enough ? or do i need to do anything else ?
Hope you could help and thanks in advance !
You can flash roms with s on, however it's a bit more difficult than flashing with s off. You have more freedom with s off. It's worth the extra effort to s off in my opinion.
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realsis said:
You can flash roms with s on, however it's a bit more difficult than flashing with s off. You have more freedom with s off. It's worth the extra effort to s off in my opinion.
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So if im getting this right...i dont NEED s-off to flash custom roms..unlocking the bootloader and custom recovery are enough for ANY rom ?
Thanks
romelie said:
Hello im a bit confused about a couple of things so i hope anyone could help me :
1- S-off vs Unlocking bootloader : are they equivalent ? i mean if i dont want to s-off my phone can i flash ANY custom rom just by unlocking bootloader and installing custom recovery ? (custom rom such as "Android revolution HD" )
2- I want to flash a "stock rom" that has a different cid than my phones, i have the ruu and i managed to get the rom.zip , how could i flash through sd card ? do i need s-off ? or is unlocking the bootloader enough ? or do i need to do anything else ?
Hope you could help and thanks in advance !
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1. No. They are not an equivalent. I suggest you do some research and work out the difference between the two. It's best to learn yourself.
Yes you can flash ROMS with S-On via Smartflash with 4ext recovery. Personally I prefer 4ext Touch Recovery over CWM.
2. You will need to gain SuperCID to flash any RUU that has a different CID then the one you have currently.
I suggest doing a little more research to eliminate your confusion before attempting anything. It's best to know what CAN happen if things go wrong, before they happen.
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The steps are
1.Unlock Bootloader. You need to unlock the bootloader to be able to gain some lower-level access to your phone (one example: this will allow you to mount the /system partition in read/write mode so that the root programs can be installed)
2.Install Recovery (enable 4ext smartflash)
3.Root with Super SU (optional)
4.S-Off (Optional)
5.Super CID (optional) allows you to flash ANY ROM to the device regardless of the carrier
6.Flash the ROM
So If you wanna flash a stock ROM and no root you should do steps 1,2,5
Than Root or S-off are optional
Read HERE the full guide
I've looked all over the forums, but i can't find an answer, could someone tell me if i can root my phone using SuperOneClick?
Here's what it says when i boot into bootloader:
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF RL
HBOOT - 2.00.2002 (PG8810000)
RADIO - 3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
I would like to install cyanogen mod, and i'm on t-mobile uk if that helps
How did you S-OFF without downgrading the hboot?
oddoneout said:
How did you S-OFF without downgrading the hboot?
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It was originally like that, haven't done anything to it
Your HBOOT says that your phone is S-OFF, which means you have full access to it.
On the other hand, not knowing your OS version, I'm not sure you can root using SuperOneClick - since it only works for Gingerbread.
Since you have S-OFF, just go and find "root for S-OFF users" thread in Development and do what is written there.
Download a rooted custom rom (usually a custom rom is rooted) then flash via recovery. You'll have your DS rooted.
Sent from my Desire S
Since your DS is already S-OFF you don't need SuperOneClick. You can root by flashing SuperSu from a custom recovery. You may already have a custom recovery installed by the person who S-OFFed your phone. If not it won't be too difficult to install a custom recovery. I recommend you 4EXT touch. You should also make a nandroid backup from the recovery of your current ROM before attempting to flash an alternate one. Titanium backup is also very useful in order to be able to restore your apps and their data after flashing a ROM. The pro version in worth the money.
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yaonos said:
Since your DS is already S-OFF you don't need SuperOneClick. You can root by flashing SuperSu from a custom recovery. You may already have a custom recovery installed by the person who S-OFFed your phone. If not it won't be too difficult to install a custom recovery. I recommend you 4EXT touch. You should also make a nandroid backup from the recovery of your current ROM before attempting to flash an alternate one. Titanium backup is also very useful in order to be able to restore your apps and their data after flashing a ROM. The pro version in worth the money.
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Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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4EXT is a Recovery - has nothing to do with being rooted or not rooted
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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Judging by your answer, I strongly advise you to stay away from rooting your phone, and reading a lot instead.
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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One you've comprehended and then followed the advice given in the two posts above
Install a recovery and then use it to install a custom pre-rooted ROM. You'll find links in the INDEX thread along with guides, which should be read, see the link in my signature.
Did you buy you're device new?
Sywepd form my DsereiS
alpha192 said:
Doesn't SuperSu require a rooted device? and i think 4ext also requires root access.
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Since your phone is S-OFF, you can flash a recovery with fastboot from your PC. It may not be necessary if a custom recovery has already been flashed to your phone. Check your recovery before proceeding to flash a custom one.
Once you have a custom recovery installed, your can flash SuperSu from this recovery to your ROM. You'll then have rooted your current ROM and will be able to make backups before trying to flash alternate ROMs. At minimum you should make a nandroid backup from the recovery ; it will allow you to come back to your current ROM in case your not satisfied with the alternate ROMs.
But take your time and read the stickies in order to be sure you understand what you are doing before proceeding further.
ben_pyett said:
One you've comprehended and then followed the advice given in the two posts above
Install a recovery and then use it to install a custom pre-rooted ROM. You'll find links in the INDEX thread along with guides, which should be read, see the link in my signature.
Did you buy you're device new?
Sywepd form my DsereiS
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Yes, i did buy my device new
alpha192 said:
Yes, i did buy my device new
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New device and already S-OFF?
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miwanr said:
New device and already S-OFF?
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Rare, but I seem to remember over a year ago when we all had to use an XTC-Clip that some people got their phones already S-Off.
yaonos said:
Since your phone is S-OFF, you can flash a recovery with fastboot from your PC.
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Not necessarily at all. Regular bootloaders, even when S-OFF, don't allow fastboot commands. If you try executing it on phone that was S-OFF-ed with XTC-Clip, for example, it'll fail.
For that the bootloader has to be re-engineered (or engineering bootloader flashed).
why exactly do u want to root your phone? do u want to flash a custom rom or do u want root access for the heck of it?
if u want to flash a custom rom then i suggest you go through this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1850574
it has links to some other threads.. finally please do make a backup of your original rom in case u dont like the custom rom
SimonTS said:
Rare, but I seem to remember over a year ago when we all had to use an XTC-Clip that some people got their phones already S-Off.
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In his case, he got his phone S-OFF with a re engineered bootloader (2.00.2002). I find it strange that a stock phone comes pre installed with a ENG bootloader...
yaonos said:
In his case, he got his phone S-OFF with a re engineered bootloader (2.00.2002). I find it strange that a stock phone comes pre installed with a ENG bootloader...
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I hadn't looked at the hBoot version. Maybe his idea of 'New' and the shop's idea of 'New' are somewhat different - possibly a returned product that they hadn't checked properly before reselling.
SimonTS said:
I hadn't looked at the hBoot version. Maybe his idea of 'New' and the shop's idea of 'New' are somewhat different - possibly a returned product that they hadn't checked properly before reselling.
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I got my phone new from T-mobile and the only thing i've done to my phone software wise would be upgrading sense to 3.0 which was via the ota.
i thing best for u is to unlock ur bootloader flash r ecovery and superuser , flash a custom rom and follow this guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919 good luck