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[Q]How to root after unroot

Hello all,
I needed to unroot my sensation to send it for repairs. This evening i got it back, but now how to root it again. I need to get it S-OFF again
***LOCKED***
Pyramid PVT Ship S-ON RL
HBoot-1.27.0000
eMMC-Boot
Is what my screen is saying, hope you guys can help me since i tried Controlbear, wire trick, but keep giving me the error 66732337.
Could you guys please provide a link on how-to?
UPDATE
Managed to S-OFF it via the wiretrick, flashed recovery. But now a other problem. Its seem my phone doesnt recognize my SD card anymore, cant format it in recovery either.
Any ideas?
Thanks

I had a similar problem
Oyoyewii said:
Managed to S-OFF it via the wiretrick, flashed recovery. But now a other problem. Its seem my phone doesnt recognize my SD card anymore, cant format it in recovery either.
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I had a similar problem, although I did not S-Off my phone (I avoid doing this, as it completely voids my warrenty)
It appeared to be a software issue in the ROM I had installed, I made an attempt to give my SD card a new format, what appeared to happen in my case is the media would unmount, the partition table would be deleted, the phone would attempt to mount the media again without the partition table and simply give up
I solved this by inserting my SD card into another phone and that would give the SD card its format, works fine now
I hope this helps, if you don't have aother phone put the new format on the SD card I believe 4EXT and CWM recovery both have options for you to do so

Oyoyewii said:
Hello all,
I needed to unroot my sensation to send it for repairs. This evening i got it back, but now how to root it again. I need to get it S-OFF again
***LOCKED***
Pyramid PVT Ship S-ON RL
HBoot-1.27.0000
eMMC-Boot
Is what my screen is saying, hope you guys can help me since i tried Controlbear, wire trick, but keep giving me the error 66732337.
Could you guys please provide a link on how-to?
UPDATE
Managed to S-OFF it via the wiretrick, flashed recovery. But now a other problem. Its seem my phone doesnt recognize my SD card anymore, cant format it in recovery either.
Any ideas?
Thanks
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You need to format sdcard..
The method is this way
1.flash 4EXT recovery
2.connect your phone with sdcard to pc
From recovery
3.then toggle usb storage.. In 4ext recovery
4.a pop up appears on your pc to format the sdcard.. Format it and enjoy (fat32)
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ganeshp said:
You need to format sdcard..
The method is this way
1.flash 4EXT recovery
2.connect your phone with sdcard to pc
From recovery
3.then toggle usb storage.. In 4ext recovery
4.a pop up appears on your pc to format the sdcard.. Format it and enjoy (fat32)
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Is there any reason you prefer this method? This may sound rather presumptuous but from personal experience it is best to do this away from Windows as Microsoft don't provide full documentation for all their products

stephen.cameron said:
Is there any reason you prefer this method? This may sound rather presumptuous but from personal experience it is best to do this away from Windows as Microsoft don't provide full documentation for all their products
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n particular reason ..that way SD-card is identified pretty easily thats all
and if 4EXT identifies the sdcard formatting it there itself will do too
actually there is a better tool .. SD Formatter (windows one) and it works perfectly well ..it uses algorithms optimized for sdcards rather than generic ones

Problem solved
I flashed recovery. Now i partitioned my SD card via recovery 2gb to 0 (not sure if thats correct tho) Rebooted and it now recognizes my SD card again.
Now trying to flash a ROM.
*UPDATE*
Flashed a ROM and up and running, all is working well again. Thanks for the help!

Desire S won't boot following ICS installation

Apologies in advance as I know there are many similar threads on here but I've read so much I'm just getting confused! Here goes...
Yesterday I tried to install the official version of ICS onto my Desire S. I followed all of the steps and the computer said the software had been successfully installed. Since then my phone will not boot past the HTC logo screen. I can get into the hboot screen by booting with power on + volume down and my computer recognises the phone when i plug it in in fastboot. It won't go into recovery mode and a factory reset doesn't work. I have tried re-installing the software but it makes no difference. I bought the phone second hand and it was already rooted so I don't have the programs that were used.
When booting in hboot the following info apppears:
-revolutionary-
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT - 6.98.1002
RADIO - 3831.19.00.110
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
I have read that this version of hboot is not compatible and that I require an hboot upgrade but i'm not sure how to do this as I cannot access the sd folder of my phone and I don't have an external micro SD reader.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even if means reverting back to gingerbread or using another ROM. I just want my phone to work again!

This guy have a same problem here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892274 and already solved
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if your phone is detected in fastboot, the best bet you have is to install a custom recovery and then flash another ROM through it.
check this thread, you may find something to help you.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
I would recommend the CM10 by nk111. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1776256&highlight=all+credit
Try the latest stable one. ie, the 30-Oct version.

I think this is something similar with you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892274
Read thoroughly, solution is post no8 only if you have the same issue.

how do I install a custom recovery with my phone in it's current state? and where can i get it from?

rain987 said:
I think this is something similar with you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892274
Read thoroughly, solution is post no8 only if you have the same issue.
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Thank you. I read that thread earlier. It does sound very similar. As i cannot access my sd folder how do I put the updated hboot file in there? do i need to get hold of a micro sd reader?

check this. and go through it, the info you seek will be there.. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401

lauraenelson said:
Thank you. I read that thread earlier. It does sound very similar. As i cannot access my sd folder how do I put the updated hboot file in there? do i need to get hold of a micro sd reader?
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Errr u could try putting the file into the sd with another phone.
If u can enter recovery mode, u can connect the sd card with the computer.

lauraenelson said:
Apologies in advance as I know there are many similar threads on here but I've read so much I'm just getting confused! Here goes...
Yesterday I tried to install the official version of ICS onto my Desire S. I followed all of the steps and the computer said the software had been successfully installed. Since then my phone will not boot past the HTC logo screen. I can get into the hboot screen by booting with power on + volume down and my computer recognises the phone when i plug it in in fastboot. It won't go into recovery mode and a factory reset doesn't work. I have tried re-installing the software but it makes no difference. I bought the phone second hand and it was already rooted so I don't have the programs that were used.
When booting in hboot the following info apppears:
-revolutionary-
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT - 6.98.1002
RADIO - 3831.19.00.110
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
I have read that this version of hboot is not compatible and that I require an hboot upgrade but i'm not sure how to do this as I cannot access the sd folder of my phone and I don't have an external micro SD reader.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Even if means reverting back to gingerbread or using another ROM. I just want my phone to work again!
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I had the same issue and manage to fixed it by following this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
I used a second sd card, I formatted it first and only put the file I need at that time on it. I
In step 5 Reboot into bootloade, select recovery wait till you see the screen with the red triangle exclamation mark and press the volume up and power button at the same time.
You will enter the Android system recovery <3e> and see the following options:
reboot system now
apply update from SD card
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
wipe the cache partition and wipe data/factory reset
Now following step B from this link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1858508
When update is finished - reboot, then configure ICS and delete PG88IMG.zip from sd card.

Thanks very much for your help guys. I've managed to sort the problem. For everyone else out there with the same problem I'll tell you what I did....
The hboot version on my phone (6.98.1002) is not compatible with the official ICS software update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1488672 - this thread shows how to update the hboot when stuck in bootloop.
I then reinstalled the ICS ruu onto my phone and it is now working fine although it is no longer rooted.
Could someone please tell me the best way to root my phone again. In the bootloader menu it still says revolutionary s-off but i cannot access ROM manager or titanium backup. Do I need to fully root it again?

Since you installed the official RUU, your root is probably gone.. You will have to fully root the phone again to get root access.

You could try flashing a custom recovery in fastboot, and then flashing SuperSu or superuser from recovery.

teadrinker said:
You could try flashing a custom recovery in fastboot, and then flashing SuperSu or superuser from recovery.
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This. As long as you're S-OFF, rooting is just a matter of flashing custom recovery (using fastboot), and flashing SuperSU ZIP in recovery. The first step is covered in so many tutorials that any search will lead you right to it.

Sorry for late response but thank you all who helped me. My phone is now fully functional and I couldn't have done it without you guys. Much appreciated!

lauraenelson said:
Sorry for late response but thank you all who helped me. My phone is now fully functional and I couldn't have done it without you guys. Much appreciated!
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(Jeff Pesis)*

[Q] Not able to mount sdcard

I have an unlocked HTC ONE S (T-Mobile) with CWM Recovery v6.0.3.1. I was having an issue with looped rebooting of my phone. So I tried to flash a cm-10.1.3-RC2 on the phone using ROM Manager. After this the phone keeps rebooting in loop also this time I am not able to format the sdcard and everytime I try it I get error "Formatting /sdcard/.android_secure...
Error mounting /sdcard/.android_secure!". Can someone plz help?

sushantgupta402 said:
I have an unlocked HTC ONE S (T-Mobile) with CWM Recovery v6.0.3.1. I was having an issue with looped rebooting of my phone. So I tried to flash a cm-10.1.3-RC2 on the phone using ROM Manager. After this the phone keeps rebooting in loop also this time I am not able to format the sdcard and everytime I try it I get error "Formatting /sdcard/.android_secure...
Error mounting /sdcard/.android_secure!". Can someone plz help?
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You need to flash a stock recovery. Then from bootloader you have to do a FACTORY RESET/CLEAR STORAGE.
afterwards, SD should be mountable.

Thanks Khan. But my problem is that my PC is not recognizing my device in the bootloader mode. Also when I try to mount SD card as USB drive it is not getting reflected as external drive. After trying for almost 40-50 time I could see it in PC only once or twice.
khan.orak said:
You need to flash a stock recovery. Then from bootloader you have to do a FACTORY RESET/CLEAR STORAGE.
afterwards, SD should be mountable.
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sushantgupta402 said:
Thanks Khan. But my problem is that my PC is not recognizing my device in the bootloader mode. Also when I try to mount SD card as USB drive it is not getting reflected as external drive. After trying for almost 40-50 time I could see it in PC only once or twice.
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hmm... Faulty Cable? or have you tried checking the device with another PC?
You can also check the DEVICE MANAGER while the phone is plugged in, and see if there is any unfinished device driver installation.

No, not at all a faulty cable I tried 2 different cables both of which used to work till yesterday. Just was able to connect to PC again flashed stock recovery img which I took a before flashing CWM but again not able to reset factory settings it just keeps restarting.
khan.orak said:
hmm... Faulty Cable? or have you tried checking the device with another PC?
You can also check the DEVICE MANAGER while the phone is plugged in, and see if there is any unfinished device driver installation.
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sushantgupta402 said:
No, not at all a faulty cable I tried 2 different cables both of which used to work till yesterday. Just was able to connect to PC again flashed stock recovery img which I took a before flashing CWM but again not able to reset factory settings it just keeps restarting.
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It should work though. Can you go into stock recovery? The phone with red triangle is ok. When this appears, pressing volumeUP+power should get you into recovery.
If you can't go into recovery, you may have flashed a wrong one.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Yep I got that red triangle with phone and reached the recovery mode prompt as well now what?
khan.orak said:
It should work though. Can you go into stock recovery? The phone with red triangle is ok. When this appears, pressing volumeUP+power should get you into recovery.
If you can't go into recovery, you may have flashed a wrong one.
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sushantgupta402 said:
Yep I got that red triangle with phone and reached the recovery mode prompt as well now what?
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I was checking if the recovery you flashed is working correctly. Technically it should be able to wipe the SD storage.
Try factory reset again and then flash TWRP and see if you can mount the SD now.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Ok. But when I do factory settings reset it is not going back to the last software version I updated it to OTA. How to get the latest version on the phone?
khan.orak said:
I was checking if the recovery you flashed is working correctly. Technically it should be able to wipe the SD storage.
Try factory reset again and then flash TWRP and see if you can mount the SD now.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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sushantgupta402 said:
Ok. But when I do factory settings reset it is not going back to the last software version I updated it to OTA. How to get the latest version on the phone?
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Oh that. No it won't restore it like that. The factory reset was to make the SD PARTITION work again.
To get the stock ROM back, you need to run an RUU or have an OTA.zip ...
That being said, what's your CID?
Also tell me the details on your bootloader. Bootloader version, radio...
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta

hboot - 2.15.0000
vle pvt ship s-on rl
radio - 1.13.50.05.31
opendsp - v31.1.1.45.0815
emmc-boot
dec 14, 2012, 17:10:57:-1
Not sure about the CID, what is it and how to get it?
khan.orak said:
Oh that. No it won't restore it like that. The factory reset was to make the SD PARTITION work again.
To get the stock ROM back, you need to run an RUU or have an OTA.zip ...
That being said, what's your CID?
Also tell me the details on your bootloader. Bootloader version, radio...
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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sushantgupta402 said:
hboot - 2.15.0000
vle pvt ship s-on rl
radio - 1.13.50.05.31
opendsp - v31.1.1.45.0815
emmc-boot
dec 14, 2012, 17:10:57:-1
Not sure about the CID, what is it and how to get it?
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While in fastboot mode, enter the command
fastboot getvar cid
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T-MOB010
khan.orak said:
While in fastboot mode, enter the command
fastboot getvar cid
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sushantgupta402 said:
T-MOB010
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Okay you can use T-MOBILE US Jellybean (JB) RUU . You an find RUUs stickied in the development section.
When you download it, connect your phone in FASTBOOT USB MODE and then run the RUU from PC.
It will restore your phone to stock.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Do you have any link?
khan.orak said:
Okay you can use T-MOBILE US Jellybean (JB) RUU . You an find RUUs stickied in the development section.
When you download it, connect your phone in FASTBOOT USB MODE and then run the RUU from PC.
It will restore your phone to stock.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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sushantgupta402 said:
Do you have any link?
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The development section has it all.
It's a bit difficult to browse as I'm on slow internet with phone.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Any idea if I can flash a custom rom using CWM?
khan.orak said:
The development section has it all.
It's a bit difficult to browse as I'm on slow internet with phone.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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*FIXED* HTC One S *NEED HELP*

The other day I accidentally formatted my HTC One S from my computer. Now it is saying that I have 48.8mb.. now I don't have a OS installed.
Every time i Try to mount my internal memory it says "unable to mount internal memory, unable to mount /sd, etc.. and i don't know what to do
I really want this phone working and I have just bought it the other day.. it also ask me to install every time i reboot to install SuperSU because my device isn't rooted then it says fail to copy su binary from /sys, when I only know that it's unlocked
It was working 2 days ago with the MaximusHd 4.2.2 rom..
i can still enter bootloader
VLE PVT SHIP S-OPP
CID-11111111
HBOOT-2.16.0000
RADIO-1.13.50.05.31
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Team Win Recovery Project v2.4.3.0 (recovery)​ This is all I really know I just want my device back to normal, I spent so much on it now it's just a paper weight.

xdanoob563 said:
The other day I accidentally formatted my HTC One S from my computer. Now it is saying that I have 48.8mb.. now I don't have a OS installed.
Every time i Try to mount my internal memory it says "unable to mount internal memory, unable to mount /sd, etc.. and i don't know what to do
...............................................​ This is all I really know I just want my device back to normal, I spent so much on it now it's just a paper weight.
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I'll give you hints.
You need to format your SD card with Original HTC recovery to format it correctly.
Now I don't know if stock recovery would work with Hboot 2.16.
If it doesn't, you have to run a 4.1.1 RUU which will do the job for you. Then reinstall everything (hboot 2.16, 4.2.2 rom).

khan.orak said:
You need to format your SD card with Original HTC recovery to format it correctly.
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Now how could i find the Original HTC recovery? My PC only recognizes it as a Removable disk.. with 48.8mb of memory.

Just run a 4.1.1 RUU brother.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk

Where can I get it Im really new i just bought the phone accidentally did that.. now im here

I really need help how do i find and install 4.1.1 ruu??

I really want to use my phone.. I never got to use it.. somebody PLEASE HELP!!!

xdanoob563 said:
I really want to use my phone.. I never got to use it.. somebody PLEASE HELP!!!
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here.
just connect your phone to pc and run this file

I get this
"Warning: mysql_connect(): Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2) in /home/ruu/public_html/admin/dbconnect.php on line 11
Could not connect: Can't connect to local MySQL server through socket '/var/lib/mysql/mysql.sock' (2)"

try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318344

is there anything special i have to do after i download it? do i have to have my phone in the bootloader?

I get error [158] Image error what do i do?

I have a similar problem. I have hboot 2.16 and super cid. I had S-OFF But i accidentally did a command that flagged it to s-on. When i try to s-off i get error 99 unknown error. Does anyone know the fix ?

you have to double flash firmware.zip

(evita hboot 1.14 S-on) Accidentally deleted system partition :( what to do?

I still have twrp, but my phone has no OS.
I'm kinda lost as to how to proceed to get s off and install cm11. Could you guys please help me?

The best way to restore your OS and system partition is to follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593037
It will explain what you need depending on your S-ON status, and it provides links to the RUU you need to get your phone back up and running.
You'll be able to do this by holding down your volume down and power buttons until hboot boots, and going into fastboot mode. The rest is explained in the guide. Reply to me if you need any help, and hit that thanks button on me and the link's OP if he helped you.

All you need to do is flash a ROM again. An RUU isn't required, in fact, if you're s-on it's very risky.
Sent from my Evita

I just didn't know if he had a ROM in his storage or not, lol. I figured he didn't if he still has recovery and bothered posting about it.

Even if there is no ROM zip on the storage, the user can mount the sd card and copy one across from a PC.
Sent from my Evita

Duly noted, sir!
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