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Alright so I'm on my second HTC desire 2.2 with Hboot 1.60 and I bricked my other one due to in incorrect way of flashing a new Rom without doing correct partitions... Anyway, I need to root my desire again and I have heard rumors and read that unrevoked and other rooting software can't root HbootS that are 1.60? so is there anyway to downgrade a stock 1.60 Hboot to a lower one so I can root my phone?
HTC Desire 2.2 Hboot 1.60

[Q] Update & Debrand Desire S

Hello, I'm new to the Android scene having come from the iPhone so have a few questions before updating my HTC Desire S.
I would like to install the basic non-branded version of Android 2.3.5 with Scenes 3.0.
What I have is a HTC Desire S on Orange UK, Android 2.3.3, Sense 2.1, software 1.47.61.1
Now before the update came out I rooted my phone with Revolutionary and am S-OFF
with HBOOT-6.98.1002 and RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M I also installed superuser and I was about to install a custom ROM to get rid of the Orange bloatware.
But would I be able to achieve this by just installing a RUU .exe, ie this one ?
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe
or do I need to find the latest Europe ROM and flash with ROM Manager?
apologies for my ignorance I've been reading the forum but I'm still a newbie to Android, I would like to get some advise so I don't brick my phone

Ctrlloki said:
Hello, I'm new to the Android scene having come from the iPhone so have a few questions before updating my HTC Desire S.
I would like to install the basic non-branded version of Android 2.3.5 with Scenes 3.0.
What I have is a HTC Desire S on Orange UK, Android 2.3.3, Sense 2.1, software 1.47.61.1
Now before the update came out I rooted my phone with Revolutionary and am S-OFF
with HBOOT-6.98.1002 and RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M I also installed superuser and I was about to install a custom ROM to get rid of the Orange bloatware.
But would I be able to achieve this by just installing a RUU .exe, ie this one ?
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_225161_signed.exe
or do I need to find the latest Europe ROM and flash with ROM Manager?
apologies for my ignorance I've been reading the forum but I'm still a newbie to Android, I would like to get some advise so I don't brick my phone
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First if you run this RUU or any non brand specific over your branded phone you will brick it.
Second: using RUU /a proper one/ will bring you back to Stock, and you will lose your root and S-OFF. But in your case running RUU will brick the phone because you have a Revolutionary bootloader /6.98.1002/ which has a protection and cannot be overwritten with RUU.
Third - custom ROM is a modified software (which is always rooted) that can be flashed via custom recovery (look at the sticky guide for beginners) The RUU is a Stock software (used in the past by HTC for updates)
Anyway if you want to debrand you can do this with a Goldcard and the RUU, mentioned by you but an earlier version like 1.28.401.1 or 1.47.401.4 (they can be unlocked with Revolutionary, the latest - 2.10.401.8 cannot), then S-OFF and root again/flash a custom ROM.
You can use the latest with a Goldcard, but then to gain root you will have to use htcdev.com to unlock the bootloader (which will send info about this to HTC and probably void your warranty - during the process you have to confirm your agreement with that)

Thanks for the quick reply and heads up on the Goldcard.
So after some reading on the Goldcard I take it that all I have to do is make myself a SD Goldcard and have it in the phone, then run the 2.10.401.8 RUU this will install Android 2.3.5 + Sense 3 unbranded but automatically S-OFF & un-root the phone.
(I'm not worried about losing these at this time)
but do I need to change anything about my Revolutionary bootloader "6.98.1002" before doing the above ?
Cheers

Ctrlloki said:
but do I need to change anything about my Revolutionary bootloader "6.98.1002" before doing the above ?
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Yes you should replace your bootloader with an Engineering one like 0.98.2000 (link in my signature) or 2.00.2002
you can use Android flasher for that (link in the Index thread)
Then I suggest you to use an older European version to debrand (1.28 or 1.47) instead of RUU and use custom ROMs in order to keep the S-OFF and root
There are plenty of custom ROMs based on the latest official Sense 3.0 that you can flash instead the original (and you will have no bloatware on it)

Thanks for the info amidabuddha. I will give it a try tonight.

Just a small clarification if there is a term confusion:
You should follow this procedure ONLY IF you want to debrand the phone completely (i.e. change the version to an unbranded of all system components: hboot, misc, etc.) on low level
In case that under debrand you mean clean OS, without carrier specific software you need just to flash any Sense 3.0 based custom ROM, flash with ROM Manager and you are done. Then if you don't like the Orange splash screen you can replace it with Android flasher to another. Basically there is no difference whether you are branded or not to use custom ROMs. Branded means that your system version will stay Orange with any ROM running on it.
So you will stay branded and you want to return to Stock someday you will have to use the Orange RUU (but this is healthier in order to keep your warranty)

After Revolutionary S-Off

Hi
I read this after having revolutionary s off
It is recommended that after unlocking your device with Revolutionary you install an ENG bootloader, so that you can easily upgrade and downgrade your bootloader if required in the future - not doing so can lead to difficulties
Where can i find an ENG bootloader with a guide please

the search function would be a good start, but try here http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho.../RECOVERY/ROOT/GUIDES/HBOOT/RADIOS/TWEAKS etc
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I suggest you to flash revolutionary 7.x Hboot, and here's why. The so called 'update' problem is just some Rom , especially official 2.3.5 ruu tries to update hboot but revolutionary automatically BYPASSED the official hboot flashing part, due to the fact that some Rom is only compatible or works better with official 2.x hboot,revolutionary 7.x Hboot is just an unlocked version of that. It's meant to be more "stable", as well as recognized by revolutionary 6.x hboot to update.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app

[Q] Information needed on how to root my HTC Sensation

Hi,
sorry for asking because the forums are full of information on how to root the HTC Sensation but I'm a bit overwhelmed and though I read through several threads before starting I just want to be sure I understand everything right and the information provided is still valid.
First some information about my phone:
My phone is completely stock and just arrived back from an HTC repair (no motherboard change concerning repair report). It's not branded (bought retail).
Android 4.0.3
Sense 3.6
Software version: 3.33.401.53
Kernel-Version: 3.0.16-g31a4fc7
Baseband-Version: 11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M
Build number: 3.33.401.53 CL391535
Browser-Version: WebKit/534.30
HBOOT 1.27.0000
I'm on Windows 7 x64.
My goal is to install a JB ROM with root access.
I saw some all-in-one tools to achieve my goal:
[TOOL][2 DEC] HTC Sensation/XE/4G Super Utility (AIO) by kgs1992 v8.0
[TOOL] HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit V4.0 [7-16-2013] [Noob-Proof]
Is it safe to use such tools, do they well in guiding me through the needed steps and which one is better/safer/easier/more up-to-date?
If going "manually" as far as I understood I have two choices:
1. S-OFF via HTC Dev unlock (auggie2ks guide)
OR
2. S-OFF via the new method HERE.
Which one is better/safer/easier? Will they work with firmware 3.33 (only 3.32 is mentioned)?
Concerning the 2nd guide the wire trick is easier in 1st guide? What else is more complicated there?
Now concerning the order of the manual steps and some questions (referring to [GUIDE] How to Root & S-OFF HTC Sensation - HBOOT 1.27.0000 & Firmware 3.33! and [GUIDE] Juopunutbear S-OFF (HBOOT 1.27.0000 with 3.32 ICS Firmware)):
1. Requirements:
1.1 HTC drivers (windows)
1.2 Enable USB Debugging
1.3 SDCARD ready to be wiped
1.4 Prepared paperclip
2. Steps to perform in that order
2.1 HTC Dev unlock (in case of not using the new method in point 2 above)
2.2 Temp root the phone by flashing Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
How to flash?
2.3 Flash boot.img from Stock 3.32 Rooted ROM in Fastboot
Currently I seem to be on 3.33 so which one to use and where to get the stock rooted ROM from?
2.4 Run Juopunutbear, follow instructions and do the wire trick
2.5 Flash custom recovery (4-EXT) with HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit
2.6 Permanently root the phone with HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit
2.7 Write Super CID
Do I need this (unbranded retail phone)?
Further questions:
I also read about some universal Firmware HERE. Do I need this when already on (stock) 3.33?
Do I need to flash some special radio (I'm in Germany)?
ROM decision:
After all the mess with S-OFF I'd like to install a nice JB ROM and would be very happy for suggestions because of the great amount of ROMs available in the DEV forum.
What features should I pay attention on (I noticed some problems on stock with free RAM and maybe for example there are some ROMs addressing this in some way)?
Thanks in advance for some hints
Regs,
slaecker

real_sl4cker said:
Hi,
sorry for asking because the forums are full of information on how to root the HTC Sensation but I'm a bit overwhelmed and though I read through several threads before starting I just want to be sure I understand everything right and the information provided is still valid.
First some information about my phone:
My phone is completely stock and just arrived back from an HTC repair (no motherboard change concerning repair report). It's not branded (bought retail).
Android 4.0.3
Sense 3.6
Software version: 3.33.401.53
Kernel-Version: 3.0.16-g31a4fc7
Baseband-Version: 11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M
Build number: 3.33.401.53 CL391535
Browser-Version: WebKit/534.30
HBOOT 1.27.0000
I'm on Windows 7 x64.
My goal is to install a JB ROM with root access.
I saw some all-in-one tools to achieve my goal:
[TOOL][2 DEC] HTC Sensation/XE/4G Super Utility (AIO) by kgs1992 v8.0
[TOOL] HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit V4.0 [7-16-2013] [Noob-Proof]
Is it safe to use such tools, do they well in guiding me through the needed steps and which one is better/safer/easier/more up-to-date?
If going "manually" as far as I understood I have two choices:
1. S-OFF via HTC Dev unlock (auggie2ks guide)
OR
2. S-OFF via the new method HERE.
Which one is better/safer/easier? Will they work with firmware 3.33 (only 3.32 is mentioned)?
Concerning the 2nd guide the wire trick is easier in 1st guide? What else is more complicated there?
Now concerning the order of the manual steps and some questions (referring to [GUIDE] How to Root & S-OFF HTC Sensation - HBOOT 1.27.0000 & Firmware 3.33! and [GUIDE] Juopunutbear S-OFF (HBOOT 1.27.0000 with 3.32 ICS Firmware)):
1. Requirements:
1.1 HTC drivers (windows)
1.2 Enable USB Debugging
1.3 SDCARD ready to be wiped
1.4 Prepared paperclip
2. Steps to perform in that order
2.1 HTC Dev unlock (in case of not using the new method in point 2 above)
2.2 Temp root the phone by flashing Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
How to flash?
2.3 Flash boot.img from Stock 3.32 Rooted ROM in Fastboot
Currently I seem to be on 3.33 so which one to use and where to get the stock rooted ROM from?
2.4 Run Juopunutbear, follow instructions and do the wire trick
2.5 Flash custom recovery (4-EXT) with HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit
2.6 Permanently root the phone with HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit
2.7 Write Super CID
Do I need this (unbranded retail phone)?
Further questions:
I also read about some universal Firmware HERE. Do I need this when already on (stock) 3.33?
Do I need to flash some special radio (I'm in Germany)?
ROM decision:
After all the mess with S-OFF I'd like to install a nice JB ROM and would be very happy for suggestions because of the great amount of ROMs available in the DEV forum.
What features should I pay attention on (I noticed some problems on stock with free RAM and maybe for example there are some ROMs addressing this in some way)?
Thanks in advance for some hints
Regs,
slaecker
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For rooting as S-Off, Unlock bootloader first and then follow auggie2ks guide for S-off as the wire trick is relatively easier than no htcdev unlock method.
If your goal is to only install custom JB Rom then you can do it by just unlocking bootloader and then flashing 4Ext Recovery via fastboot. For flashing Rom just enable smartflash in the 4EXT recovery tools option and you're good to go to flash custom ROM.
For rooting there is a permanent one click root tool present in ganeshp guide for S-Off(No htcdev unlock one).
For flashing universal firmware you need to be S-Off. If you plan to do so then do S-off now as Stock ROM is a prerequisite to attain S off.
For good JB Rom you have many options. If you want Sense based ROM then flash ViperS 3.1.2 JB with Sense 4+.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e

MrJukeHardbane said:
For rooting as S-Off, Unlock bootloader first and then follow auggie2ks guide for S-off as the wire trick is relatively easier than no htcdev unlock method.
If your goal is to only install custom JB Rom then you can do it by just unlocking bootloader and then flashing 4Ext Recovery via fastboot. For flashing Rom just enable smartflash in the 4EXT recovery tools option and you're good to go to flash custom ROM.
For rooting there is a permanent one click root tool present in ganeshp guide for S-Off(No htcdev unlock one).
For flashing universal firmware you need to be S-Off. If you plan to do so then do S-off now as Stock ROM is a prerequisite to attain S off.
For good JB Rom you have many options. If you want Sense based ROM then flash ViperS 3.1.2 JB with Sense 4+.
Sent from my HTC Sensation Z710e
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Hi,
many thanks for the reply.
I wonder what exactly is universal firmware and if I need it at all?
If I go for S-OFF are the steps I wrote above correct or have I mixed something or unneccessary stuff in there?
What about Super CID? What exactly is this and do I need that?
Concerning a good JB ROM I prefer non-Sense because meanwhile I like the feel of pure Android.
Regs,
slaecker

real_sl4cker said:
Hi,
many thanks for the reply.
I wonder what exactly is universal firmware and if I need it at all?
If I go for S-OFF are the steps I wrote above correct or have I mixed something or unneccessary stuff in there?
What about Super CID? What exactly is this and do I need that?
Concerning a good JB ROM I prefer non-Sense because meanwhile I like the feel of pure Android.
Regs,
slaecker
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universal firmware is a patched firmware and you can flash it only when you are on S-OFF
if you go for S-OFF just follow only ganeshp's guide
supercid gives you the ability to install whatever ruu.exe you want

rzr86 said:
universal firmware is a patched firmware and you can flash it only when you are on S-OFF
if you go for S-OFF just follow only ganeshp's guide
supercid gives you the ability to install whatever ruu.exe you want
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Thanks, what are the benefits of this patched firmware?

real_sl4cker said:
Thanks, what are the benefits of this patched firmware?
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it contains a patched hboot which is unlocked and free to any fastboot command

real_sl4cker said:
Baseband-Version: 11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M
Build number: 3.33.401.53 CL391535
My goal is to install a JB ROM with root access.
Is it safe to use such tools, do they well in guiding me through the needed steps and which one is better/safer/easier/more up-to-date?
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Yes, relatively they're safe. But I highly recommend not using them. They will unlock your device, but you will have a hard time maintaining it.
real_sl4cker said:
If going "manually" as far as I understood I have two choices:
1. S-OFF via HTC Dev unlock (auggie2ks guide)
OR
2. S-OFF via the new method HERE.
Which one is better/safer/easier? Will they work with firmware 3.33 (only 3.32 is mentioned)?
Concerning the 2nd guide the wire trick is easier in 1st guide? What else is more complicated there?
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The wire trick will be a easier in method 1.
If you just want JB roms, and seeing as you are on 3.3x already, you need not change your firmware (s-off not needed for flashing roms). You however can update your radio if you choose to S-OFF.
With S-OFF, you'll have a easier time flashing roms though.
real_sl4cker said:
2. Steps to perform in that order
2.2 Temp root the phone by flashing Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
How to flash?
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You should have a custom recovery by now. You can flash zips in it.
real_sl4cker said:
Currently I seem to be on 3.33 so which one to use and where to get the stock rooted ROM from?
2.4 Run Juopunutbear, follow instructions and do the wire trick
2.5 Flash custom recovery (4-EXT) with HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit
2.6 Permanently root the phone with HTC Sensation 4G All-In-One Toolkit
2.7 Write Super CID
Do I need this (unbranded retail phone)?
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S-OFF is needed to superCID and to flash unsigned firmware and/or hboots. Unless you want to flash an ruu not originally meant for your device you'll need superCID.
real_sl4cker said:
Further questions:
I also read about some universal Firmware HERE. Do I need this when already on (stock) 3.33?
Do I need to flash some special radio (I'm in Germany)?
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Don't fix it if it ain't broke.

[Q] Get S-OFF after getting SuperCID is risky?

Hello everybody.
I've been playing with my phone and tryed ViperOneS and PA 3.99, with no install issues (my phone is unlocked and has a twrp recovery).
I also changed my CID via fastboot and editing file with an hex editor, and got supercid.
Now i wanted to try some other ROMs such as MaximusHD, wich requires S-OFF, and i decided to s-off.
I read in a thread that someone got a bricked phone while performing the S-off procedure with superCID and found this warning in a guide.
"Special note for One S users - flashing the OTA firmware (which you are initiating, but not actually doing here) likes to BRICK superCID phones for some reason."
Is it "safe" to follow these (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155135) instructions with superCID? It says you must have it, but it likes to brick SuperCID phones..
Is there a better way to achieve s-off, on a SuperCID phone?
HTC One S S4
HBOOT 2.15.00 Unlocked
Radio-1.11.50.05.28
CID 11111111 (original HTC__102)
PA 3.99-RC2
Bubba Kernel 3.4.65
Thank you!

machiavellino said:
Hello everybody.
I've been playing with my phone and tryed ViperOneS and PA 3.99, with no install issues (my phone is unlocked and has a twrp recovery).
I also changed my CID via fastboot and editing file with an hex editor, and got supercid.
Now i wanted to try some other ROMs such as MaximusHD, wich requires S-OFF, and i decided to s-off.
I read in a thread that someone got a bricked phone while performing the S-off procedure with superCID and found this warning in a guide.
"Special note for One S users - flashing the OTA firmware (which you are initiating, but not actually doing here) likes to BRICK superCID phones for some reason."
Is it "safe" to follow these (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155135) instructions with superCID? It says you must have it, but it likes to brick SuperCID phones..
Is there a better way to achieve s-off, on a SuperCID phone?
HTC One S S4
HBOOT 2.15.00 Unlocked
Radio-1.11.50.05.28
CID 11111111 (original HTC__102)
PA 3.99-RC2
Bubba Kernel 3.4.65
Thank you!
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I guess your one of the lucky ones able to get supercid on hboot 2.15 but I would run moonshine instead of facepalm
Sent from my HTC One S using Prism Pirates ModPack

Flashalot said:
I guess your one of the lucky ones able to get supercid on hboot 2.15 but I would run moonshine instead of facepalm
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With moonshine, what should i do?
I see there is a list of zip to download, depending on the ROM version.
HTC One S T-MOB Linux 3.14.531.11 moonshine_ville_3.14.531.11.tgz – 20.2 MB
HTC One S T-MOB Windows 3.14.531.11 moonshine_ville_3.14.531.11.zip – 20.0 MB
HTC One S Telus Linux 3.16.661.4 moonshine_ville_3.16.661.4.tgz – 20.3 MB
HTC One S Telus Windows 3.16.661.4 moonshine_ville_3.16.661.4.zip – 20.1 MB
HTC One S BM Linux 3.16.666.9 moonshine_ville_3.16.666.9.tgz – 20.2 MB
HTC One S BM Windo0ws 3.16.666.9 moonshine_ville_3.16.666.9.zip – 20.0 MB
HTC One S TMO_DE Linux 3.16.111.10 moonshine_ville_3.16.111.10.tgz – 20.3 MB
HTC One S TMO_DE Windows 3.16.111.10 moonshine_ville_3.16.111.10.zip – 20.1 MB
Where should i check my ROM version? I'm on PA 3.99, i can't find in the phone infos something who resemble those version numbers (such as 3.14.xxx) in the menu where i can see build number, kernel, radio, Android version.
And after i find out my ROM version, if not one of these, how to change my ROM version?
Thank you

machiavellino said:
With moonshine, what should i do?
Where should i check my ROM version? I'm on PA 3.99, i can't find in the phone infos something who resemble those version numbers (such as 3.14.xxx) in the menu where i can see build number, kernel, radio, Android version.
And after i find out my ROM version, if not one of these, how to change my ROM version?
Thank you
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You have to be on stock Rom to do it then you would find your build number
Then apply it to the correct build number and your mobile phone provider
Sent from my HTC One S using Prism Pirates ModPack

Flashalot said:
You have to be on stock Rom to do it then you would find your build number
Then apply it to the correct build number and your mobile phone provider
Sent from my HTC One S using Prism Pirates ModPack
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So i'll have to:
1) Remove the supercid and put back my original CID (is this required? or can i put a stock rom while having supercid?)
2) Find a stock ROM for my original CID whose build number is one of the build numbers listed on moonshine download page for htc one s
(question: if 1) is true: what if there is no stock rom supported by moonshine for my HTC__102 CID?)
3) flash the ROM
4) download the apporpriate monnshine.zip and run the distiller
5) enjoy
Sorry for all those questions, but it's not clear for me.

machiavellino said:
So i'll have to:
1) Remove the supercid and put back my original CID (is this required? or can i put a stock rom while having supercid?)
2) Find a stock ROM for my original CID whose build number is one of the build numbers listed on moonshine download page for htc one s
(question: if 1) is true: what if there is no stock rom supported by moonshine for my HTC__102 CID?)
3) flash the ROM
4) download the apporpriate monnshine.zip and run the distiller
5) enjoy
Sorry for all those questions, but it's not clear for me.
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You can have supercid on stock
If moonshine dose not support your build number then it won't work meaning no s-off but if it is do download and run the distillery
Sent from my HTC One S using Prism Pirates ModPack

Flashalot said:
You can have supercid on stock
If moonshine dose not support your build number then it won't work meaning no s-off but if it is do download and run the distillery
Sent from my HTC One S using Prism Pirates ModPack
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But with supercid, which RUU should i choose to install before using moonshine patch?
If i understand correclty, you have to choose the RUU based on your CID.. is that correct?