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Hi guys i recently updated my HTC Sensation 4G from 2.3.4 to OTA ICS 4.0.3
and now this is how my Hboot Looks Like:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
so basically i remained S-Off after updating from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3, so i want to install Root and Custom Recovery Again.
Since im in ICS, 1- Which custom recovery should i install? (Regular or Touch)
2- which Root should i install Superuser or SuperSu?
3- is there a guide to accomplish this?
4- can any1 tell me or direct me or guide me or link me where to go to get this done?
thanks in advanced
dr69 said:
Hi guys i recently updated my HTC Sensation 4G from 2.3.4 to OTA ICS 4.0.3
and now this is how my Hboot Looks Like:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.27.0000
RADIO-11.23.3504.07_M2
OpenADSP-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
Jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
so basically i remained S-Off after updating from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3, so i want to install Root and Custom Recovery Again.
Since im in ICS, 1- Which custom recovery should i install? (Regular or Touch)
2- which Root should i install Superuser or SuperSu?
3- is there a guide to accomplish this?
4- can any1 tell me or direct me or guide me or link me where to go to get this done?
thanks in advanced
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Hi,
You should be OK to just install something like ARHD ROM
It contains root and recovery,which are installed when you flash the ROM...
On the [OP] is also a superwipe which will clean and prepare your phone for the new ROM.
Backup your stuff,place the superwipe and ROM on the root of your sd card and flash from recovery
Thanks for.your response but I'm really not interested in installing Custom Roms at the moment, just Stock Rom for now.
Can you please if u know or have any info on doing the.rooting and Custom Recovery by myself.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
Easy enough ..find chainfires supersu thread and at the bottom download the attachment flash it..but before that..put your device in fast boot via USB..flash any recovery like say cwr(cwm) by typing fastboot flash recovery recoverynamehere.img then flash root file on your SD let me know if your confused
Sent from an AOKP Sensation 4G
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
kgs1992 said:
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
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I've already downloaded your tool and tried to install 4EXT recovery, but when I restarted to Hboot, it's still stock recovery there. I'm in the same boat as the guy above, with S-off and stock-everything ICS. What should I do now?
Yo_2T said:
I've already downloaded your tool and tried to install 4EXT recovery, but when I restarted to Hboot, it's still stock recovery there. I'm in the same boat as the guy above, with S-off and stock-everything ICS. What should I do now?
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Did you download the recovery.img from the attachments?
If you are SOff then either of the 2 methods should work.
Which recovery is that, CWM or 4EXT? Normal or Touch?
Cause I read that 4ext is better for ics
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
dr69 said:
Which recovery is that, CWM or 4EXT? Normal or Touch?
Cause I read that 4ext is better for ics
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
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4EXT touch. If you'd please care to read the tool thread.
kgs1992 said:
Did you download the recovery.img from the attachments?
If you are SOff then either of the 2 methods should work.
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Ok so I downloaded the file you mentioned, then it gets to here "writing recovery....FAILED...remote: not allowed" what does that mean?
Yo_2T said:
Ok so I downloaded the file you mentioned, then it gets to here "writing recovery....FAILED...remote: not allowed" what does that mean?
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You need either an unlocked bootloader or a ENG bootloader to be able to flash recovery.
kgs1992 said:
You need either an unlocked bootloader or a ENG bootloader to be able to flash recovery.
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So can I use the option in your tool to install ENG bootloader? I used Revolutionary to gain S-off before.
Yo_2T said:
So can I use the option in your tool to install ENG bootloader? I used Revolutionary to gain S-off before.
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Revolutionary is an engineering (ENG) bootloader
Oh ok so ENG stands for Engeneering I thought it stranded for English, sorry but I'm still new to all this Android Terminology.
You know, someone should make a thread with all these android terminology and make it a Sticky.
Thanks for the info.
Btw, do you know since I got my Sm-Off back with GB and now I updated to ICS and I see that my bootloader says S-Off still, am I still good for Custom Recovery and Root?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
HOLY CRAP! can this be any more confusing. I've been following this thread waiting for a final answer and still nothing. If anyone gets this done, please do a step by step for those of us not willing to blaze new ground here.
I know there are tons of us in the same boat. Upgraded to ICS stock and wanting to keep the ROM, just open ourselves up to CWM flashing options and root required apps.
Based on what the original poster is going through here, most of us do not want to chase down link after link.
I'll keep watching hoping for a final answer. Make the last post a link to the STEP by STEP.
Thanks all for your patience.
Look, you basically need a bootloader that says *unlocked*, *revolutionary* & *juopunutbear*.
If you are S Off but locked, flash an ENG Hboot.
If you are S On & locked, unlock using HTC Dev or S Off using JB.
Now, after this, flash 4EXT recovery & then root the device.
If your Hboot version is less than 1.27 flash firmware.
I'm assuming you are already on stock, so you have a stock rooted rom with custom recovery.
All of these can be done using my tool.
That's about as much I can help you with.
Also, when you talk about being new, look at when I've joined & when you'll have.
I got my first android phone a month ago & I'm on XDA since less than 3 weeks!
(No offence meant, but please try searching)
dr69 said:
Oh ok so ENG stands for Engeneering I thought it stranded for English, sorry but I'm still new to all this Android Terminology.
You know, someone should make a thread with all these android terminology and make it a Sticky.
Thanks for the info.
Btw, do you know since I got my Sm-Off back with GB and now I updated to ICS and I see that my bootloader says S-Off still, am I still good for Custom Recovery and Root?
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
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Just try my... One click root... Guide in my signature... No recovery required.. Just soff is enough
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves
Regarding ur tool v6.4.2
kgs1992 said:
I would recommend my tool. Link in signature.
You can Root since you have S Off
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ok i just downloaded your tool from your the link under your signature and is version 6.4.2 and i think i remeber you or someone else suggesting that i needed to install the ENG option which is option 10 but then your tools says that option 10 in intended for devices who have been S-Off using the JB S-Off (juopunutbear or something, the wire trick thingy). so mine as you can see in the first post im S-Off but im still remained Locked from upgrading from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3 but i have never used the JB method, sooooo does option 10 applies to me or NOT?
how do i get the ***LOCKED*** to say something else? do i need a different bootloader or a different hboot or a different recovery or what?
what do i need to get: have in mind that im gonna try using your tool
***LOCKED*** into something else?
Custom Recovery?
Root? SuperSU or Superuser?
etc and everything else needed to have full control of my phone?
also can you tell me with your tool in order to understand you better what would be the steps i have to follow in order to achieve all this? for example: step 1 for S-off, then step 3 for custom rec. ext4, then step 4 root device, etc, etc you know what i mean just for me to follow up without screwing up my device, since im gonna follow ur instructions to the letter.
if you need more info on my device all you need is on my first post
thanks man i would really appreciate it
dr69 said:
ok i just downloaded your tool from your the link under your signature and is version 6.4.2 and i think i remeber you or someone else suggesting that i needed to install the ENG option which is option 10 but then your tools says that option 10 in intended for devices who have been S-Off using the JB S-Off (juopunutbear or something, the wire trick thingy). so mine as you can see in the first post im S-Off but im still remained Locked from upgrading from 2.3.4 to 4.0.3 but i have never used the JB method, sooooo does option 10 applies to me or NOT?
how do i get the ***LOCKED*** to say something else? do i need a different bootloader or a different hboot or a different recovery or what?
what do i need to get: have in mind that im gonna try using your tool
***LOCKED*** into something else?
Custom Recovery?
Root? SuperSU or Superuser?
etc and everything else needed to have full control of my phone?
also can you tell me with your tool in order to understand you better what would be the steps i have to follow in order to achieve all this? for example: step 1 for S-off, then step 3 for custom rec. ext4, then step 4 root device, etc, etc you know what i mean just for me to follow up without screwing up my device, since im gonna follow ur instructions to the letter.
if you need more info on my device all you need is on my first post
thanks man i would really appreciate it
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Too many questions, seems you're confused.
Please head to IRC & find me there. SigPic (REALTIME IRC) has link.
EDIT: To briefly explain, it doesn't matter Revolutionary S Off or Juopunut Bear S Off.
The ENG Hboot is compatible with both.
After this, you can choose to install custom recovery if you want to or, just root right away.
It is always advisable to have custom recovery installed.
Ok this is the pics of the.tool scroolong up all the time
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using Tapatalk 2
I just got my HTC Desire S a week ago and am looking at taking S-OFF and rooting. I want to remove all the unnecessary apps and install root-only apps.
I've read most of the guides and tutorials, so am I correct in saying that all I need to do is S-OFF with Revolutionary and then root with SuperOneClick? (I am not flashing a custom ROM for the time being.)
However, I noticed the following the development index:
ben_pyett said:
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.
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I want to root in the safest way possible so I would like to do this, but I couldn't find any guide explaining how to install the ENG Bootloader.
Can anyone help me with some steps explaining how to do this or point me to a thread that does?
Apologies for the noob questions.
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
Sent from my Desire S
miwanr said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
In above thread stated that you have to S-OFF to be able flash ENG bootloader.
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What I need to know is how it's done.
What am I supposed to do with the two attached files?
Again, apologies for the noob questions.
oddoneout said:
If necessary, I've included the information from the bootloader below:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.98.0002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
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For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
There is a simple guide linked to in that thread (found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
Is this method flashing an ENG hboot? Will it help to upgrade and downgrade my hboot like in the quote I mentioned in the first post?
HypnoCondor said:
For you it's easy because you have HBOOT-0.98.0002 so read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and do it!!!!!!!!!
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Yep, but first you have to revolution your device.
There are still two steps in the guide I don't understand (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18122984&postcount=237)
onlyankush_s said:
NOW YOU HAVE HBOOT!!! YOU CANT BOOT ANYMORE TO YOU ROM!!! ONLY RECOVERY
Reboot into RECOVERY
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache & Wipe Data/Fatory Reset
Copy PG88IMG and Kernel to sdcard root
Flash PG88IMG.zip in Bootloader
(if you wanna flash this file you should do it before the restore cause the lib.img inside will overwrite your /system/lib content)
Reboot into RECOVERY
Retore you backup using Nandroid Retore
Wipe Cache , Dalvik Cache
(a full factory reset isn't necessary)
Flash stock kernel provided using Install from sdcard in recovery
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How do I to the steps in bold above?
EDIT: I have completed S-OFF with Revolutionary and rooted with SuperOneClick and the bootloader shows the following:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Is it still necessary to install an ENG bootloader as advised by ben_byett?
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
Forget the the story in the quote because its not compleet.
If you want to learn more about Hboot, Radio, ROM etc and how to flash/install it
read http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1186401
and if you want more info mostly you can find it in other treats and topics.
It's not necessary to flash a ENG bootloader. Some say that not all busybox and SDK commands
work with SHIP bootloaders. If've run a SHIP bootloader my self and could use all the busybox
and SDK commands.
To place or remove software from the root you need a explorer with root acces. The one I use
is X-plore (play store) its free. First always make an nandroid backup in case!
Good luck
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
Sywepd form my DsereiS
Thanks for the responses.
HypnoCondor said:
Oke your S=off, you got recovery (and superuser? you need it).
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SuperOneClick installed Superuser while rooting and I've installed CWM Recovery through ROM Manager
ben_pyett said:
RE-ENGINEERED HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679338
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Thanks for this thread - worked perfectly. The bootloader now shows HBOOT-7.00.1002
As you've now got revolutionary hboot you can update to this which will permit you to use all available custom roms
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I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
oddoneout said:
I'm putting off installing custom roms for the time being - my phone is only a week old and I'm afraid of bricking it.
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The risk comes during the processes you have already carried out - getting S-Off and root. Installing a custom ROM now is simple and doesn't really carry any risk at all. Just take a Nandroid backup of your default ROM before doing anything else.
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
oddoneout said:
If there isn't any risk from installing a custom rom then I don't see why not to.
I have completed a Nandroid backup and have copied it to the computer as well and will be installing a custom rom.
Is it necessary to flash radios at any time when installing different roms?
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The normal recommendation is only to flash a new radio if you are having problems with the existing one. Some ROMs do have a "preferred radio" listed, but that is usually because that is the radio that the Dev has tested on.
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
oddoneout said:
Will this method work fine to install a custom rom and is there anything else I should know that isn't mentioned here?
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/HTC_Desire_S:_Full_Update_Guide#Method_via_Recovery
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Should be fine looking at it. I much prefer 4EXT as a recovery - touch input and everything - but the basic premise is the same. Wipe everything, flash ROM from .zip file, flash correct GApps (if not included), boot, wait, play ...
Hi guys,
After a lot of effort i managed to:
unlock bootloader
install CW 5
root the device
Now i need a reccomendation for an ICS or JB rom.
I need everything completely stable, that is highest priority, and after that comes the speed.
Please advise also about which kernel if i do need to change it?
I'm currently on GB.
I want to upgrade only with install zip from sd card if possible, from CW5 or whichever.
THANKS!
If you want an ics rom you will have to update your firmware to ics firmware which is 3.33 or 3.32.I believe you must be s off in order to do this. If your on gb right now to load any ics rom firmware must be updated.then once your ready I recommend to try out several roms for yourself and see which meets your needs best. Depending on your Rom, different kernels can be tired with the different roms. I'm running paranoid Android by Dragun Korr, it's jelly bean. My kernel is 3.0 51 by Dragun. I really love this rom. It's smooth fast and stable. However I suggest you try out several because everyone is different and has different opinions. It's always best to try for yourself and make your own conclusion. Hope this is helpful. Best wishes. Remember to do your nandroid backup before flashing so you can return to your old rom if need be. As long as firmware matches.
Have fun and experiment. I also recommend 4ext recovery. Some roms require it. And it's really a great recovery!
Sent from my HTC Sensation
thanks a lot, i will try paranoid
can you please tell me how to upgrade to firmware 3.3? can i do it now while i'm still on GB?
Astral07 said:
thanks a lot, i will try paranoid
can you please tell me how to upgrade to firmware 3.3? can i do it now while i'm still on GB?
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see here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
i suggest you first flash 3.32fw then 3.33fw
but you must be S-OFF in order to ugrade your fw version
hm, when i tried to flash 3.33 i got installation aborted
didn't i s-off when i unlocked the bootloader? is it a different thing?
Astral07 said:
hm, when i tried to flash 3.33 i got installation aborted
didn't i s-off when i unlocked the bootloader? is it a different thing?
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yes it is different
edit:i saw that you are still in GB rom, that means it cames with 1.17-1.18 hboot version
you can S-OFF with this method http://revolutionary.io/
yes, it was 1.18
i did it now and when it asked me to install recovery, i skipped it since i already have it, i hope that is ok
gonna try to flash RUU now
Astral07 said:
yes, it was 1.18
i did it now and when it asked me to install recovery, i skipped it since i already have it, i hope that is ok
gonna try to flash RUU now
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flash ruu for what reason?
what is your hboot version now?
did you achieve S-OFF?
i ment flash firmware
1.7 hboot
it looked like s-off was good, how can i check?
again i got installation aborted for firmware
Astral07 said:
i ment flash firmware
1.7 hboot
it looked like s-off was good, how can i check?
again i got installation aborted for firmware
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ok then
switch off your device
remove battery
insert it again
then hold power button and volume down together until it shows you the bootloader screen
in the top of the screen it will say S-OFF
now to upgrade firmware just follow the instructions in the link that i provided you
at the top it says PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
i went into recovery again and tried with the 3.32 as suggested and again, installation aborted, what am i doing wrong?
by the way, i really appreciate the support, it's a lot easier with this kind of help, and i work as a support member for other stuff so i know how it is..
Astral07 said:
at the top it says PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
i went into recovery again and tried with the 3.32 as suggested and again, installation aborted, what am i doing wrong?
by the way, i really appreciate the support, it's a lot easier with this kind of help, and i work as a support member for other stuff so i know how it is..
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that is your mistake.see the bold one as marked
upgrading the firmware version it can be done only via bootloader
it is not like roms or kernels.
see again the steps in the link on how to upgrade the firmware.you missed something
and yes you are S-OFF
yeah, it should find the new zip automatically, the problem is that i didn't get that
but you are correct, i tried again and now it worked!
installing new ROM now, finally
hopefully that will go without problems
thanks again
Hi also 4ext recovery is recommended. You can get download on xda or play store. It's really a great recovery and almost all use it. Its very easy to use and I believe some roms require it. You can download after installation of rom. If you have issues with download try 4ext. You won't be sorry. It's a great recovery
Sent from my HTC Sensation
thanks,
yes i've been using it since the first guy responded i should try 4ext
not bad, i admit
Hi there.
I strongly suggest Android Revolution HD. I've been using it now for almost 2 weeks and its rock solid.
Its very smooth with decent battery life and you get some sick mods for it!
There is a link to the ROM in my signature.
Hello
I am officially getting crazy over the fact that my phone is broken
I tried everything and nothing works
now I want to flash a stock RUU
I tried both :
RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.70.631.1_Radio_0.16.31501S.02_10.18.31501S.08L_release_254139_signed
RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.84.631.9_Radio_0.17.31501S.10_2_10.27.31501S.10L_release_265373_signed
but they gave me error 155
here is the info I have :
VLE PVT SHIP S-On RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OPENDSP-V31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Cid : ROGER001
I really appreciate any help
this has been a problem for 7 days now and I cant figure it out
jimlee2 said:
Hello
I am officially getting crazy over the fact that my phone is broken
I tried everything and nothing works
now I want to flash a stock RUU
I tried both :
RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.70.631.1_Radio_0.16.31501S.02_10.18.31501S.08L_release_254139_signed
RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.84.631.9_Radio_0.17.31501S.10_2_10.27.31501S.10L_release_265373_signed
but they gave me error 155
here is the info I have :
VLE PVT SHIP S-On RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OPENDSP-V31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Cid : ROGER001
I really appreciate any help
this has been a problem for 7 days now and I cant figure it out
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Iam also having the same problem did you found any solution for that dude
jimlee2 said:
Hello
I am officially getting crazy over the fact that my phone is broken
I tried everything and nothing works
now I want to flash a stock RUU
I tried both :
RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.70.631.1_Radio_0.16.31501S.02_10.18.31501S.08L_release_254139_signed
RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.84.631.9_Radio_0.17.31501S.10_2_10.27.31501S.10L_release_265373_signed
but they gave me error 155
here is the info I have :
VLE PVT SHIP S-On RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OPENDSP-V31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Cid : ROGER001
I really appreciate any help
this has been a problem for 7 days now and I cant figure it out
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From the looks of it, seems like Those are ICS RUUs so that won't work. (Downgrade isn't possible without S-OFF which seriously I won't recommend)
Either:
- Find a JellyBean RUU.
OR
- Find a JellyBean OTA. (Though for OTA you will have to be on Stock ROM and Stock Recovery)
khan.orak said:
From the looks of it, seems like Those are ICS RUUs so that won't work. (Downgrade isn't possible without S-OFF which seriously I won't recommend)
Either:
- Find a JellyBean RUU.
OR
- Find a JellyBean OTA. (Though for OTA you will have to be on Stock ROM and Stock Recovery)
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I tried to manually install the second RUU but it said HBOOT fails so when I researched it appeared that mine is HBOOT-2.15.0000 and the RUU is older version,
what do you mean find a JellyBean RUU ? another Rogers RUU ?
jimlee2 said:
I tried to manually install the second RUU but it said HBOOT fails so when I researched it appeared that mine is HBOOT-2.15.0000 and the RUU is older version,
what do you mean find a JellyBean RUU ? another Rogers RUU ?
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I meant to say that these RUUs hold ICS stuff in it. Which is why it won't work since your phone is on JellyBean.
You need to find and Run a JellyBean RUU for Rogers.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
khan.orak said:
I meant to say that these RUUs hold ICS stuff in it. Which is why it won't work since your phone is on JellyBean.
You need to find and Run a JellyBean RUU for Rogers.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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oh, I did not know they are ICS ,
the problem is I can not find any other Rogers RUU, can you please help me find the correct one ?
I am new to this and in the past few days I tried almost anything, but still not working
jimlee2 said:
oh, I did not know they are ICS ,
the problem is I can not find any other Rogers RUU, can you please help me find the correct one ?
I am new to this and in the past few days I tried almost anything, but still not working
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Okay, I couldn't find a JB RUU for Rogers. But I found an OTA.
You can find all the RUUs/OTAs Here.
OTA specific to your phone is in above link or Here Directly.
When you download it, be sure to match the MD5 checksums of the downloaded file to that of the file on server. MD5 hashes are given on the website. Long bizarre number.
For the OTA to work, you need to have:
- Stock ROM
- Stock Recovery
For further material on how to flash an OTA (Since it won't work normally by flashing it over anything via custom recovery), follow This Guide.
Though it is for VilleC2 or the S3 variant, the rule is the same for S4.
I know it's a bit unusual process, but it's the only way to avoid doing the S-OFF which poses numerous problems afterwards.
khan.orak said:
Okay, I couldn't find a JB RUU for Rogers. But I found an OTA.
You can find all the RUUs/OTAs Here.
OTA specific to your phone is in above link or Here Directly.
When you download it, be sure to match the MD5 checksums of the downloaded file to that of the file on server. MD5 hashes are given on the website. Long bizarre number.
For the OTA to work, you need to have:
- Stock ROM
- Stock Recovery
For further material on how to flash an OTA (Since it won't work normally by flashing it over anything via custom recovery), follow This Guide.
Though it is for VilleC2 or the S3 variant, the rule is the same for S4.
I know it's a bit unusual process, but it's the only way to avoid doing the S-OFF which poses numerous problems afterwards.
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thank you so much for the help
you said :
For the OTA to work, you need to have:
- Stock ROM
- Stock Recovery
since I dont have the stock ROM , is it possible to fix this?
I heard OTA is different from RUU, will that cause more problems ?
thank you again
jimlee2 said:
thank you so much for the help
you said :
For the OTA to work, you need to have:
- Stock ROM
- Stock Recovery
since I dont have the stock ROM , is it possible to fix this?
I heard OTA is different from RUU, will that cause more problems ?
thank you again
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Doesn't cause problems but won't let you update if anything other than stock. That's how it is different.
You can avoid using Stock Recovery, by editing updater script. That is explained in the afore mentioned thread.
And to get stock ROM you an use a nandroid backup of stock ROM and then flash this OTA.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
Stuck at the same situation
jimlee2 said:
thank you so much for the help
you said :
For the OTA to work, you need to have:
- Stock ROM
- Stock Recovery
since I dont have the stock ROM , is it possible to fix this?
I heard OTA is different from RUU, will that cause more problems ?
thank you again
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Hey
Did you ever manage to get your phone back to the stock ROM? I am stuck exactly at the same place as you. All numbers about my phone are the same too.
I cannot find any suitable RUU or nandroid online. Could you please point me to one?
Best,
Vic
veemon said:
Hey
Did you ever manage to get your phone back to the stock ROM? I am stuck exactly at the same place as you. All numbers about my phone are the same too.
I cannot find any suitable RUU or nandroid online. Could you please point me to one?
Best,
Vic
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Here's your OTA.zip. Flash it using the method in my signature.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
Hi,
can i normally unlock bootloader/relock later if i'm s-off and customized my hboot?
Or should i do some steps before it?
Thanks!
EsEnZeT said:
Hi,
can i normally unlock bootloader/relock later if i'm s-off and customized my hboot?
Or should i do some steps before it?
Thanks!
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since you are on S-OFF there is no point to unlock the bootloader
you can flash the 3.33 firmware from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
it will give you also a patched hboot which is unlocked
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums(important)
BUT
if you ever decided to return to S-ON first you have to flash a ruu.exe to return to stock
then make sure that you will have the official hboot
if you have the official then return to S-ON
Thanks for reply!
I was thinking about unlocking BL because i don't have warranty already (old device , but i think this
"since you are on S-OFF there is no point to unlock the bootloader" is all i needed to know
I am soff but not rooted.. What do I need to do now to flash a custom rom? And I do not have a custom recovery. I had a custom recovery but it I went back to stock in lost it.
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phillipmckinnish said:
I am soff but not rooted.. What do I need to do now to flash a custom rom? And I do not have a custom recovery. I had a custom recovery but it I went back to stock in lost it.
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flash 3.33 universal from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums
then
follow only step 2 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
then flash a custom rom
rzr86 said:
flash 3.33I've niversal from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums
then
follow only step 2 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1631861
then flash a custom rom
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okay here's my dilemma I have S off I now have a custom recovery but everytime i flash a rom it will not boot up right. I go back and do the advance wipes and Fix permissions but still cannot get a custom ROM to load. I was able to back it up and restore it.What am I doing wrong??
phillipmckinnish said:
okay here's my dilemma I have S off I now have a custom recovery but everytime i flash a rom it will not boot up right. I go back and do the advance wipes and Fix permissions but still cannot get a custom ROM to load. I was able to back it up and restore it.What am I doing wrong??
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post yuor bootloader details
also did you try to flash the boot.img via fastboot command?
rzr86 said:
post yuor bootloader details
also did you try to flash the boot.img via fastboot command?
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not sure if this is what you want
at the top revolutionary
pyramid pvt ship s-off
HBOOT-1.17.1111
Radio-10.14.9035 01_m
eMMC-boot
I have a S3 and I've flashed 100's of roms never saw anything like this....THESE HTC'S ARE HARD!!!!!
phillipmckinnish said:
not sure if this is what you want
at the top revolutionary
pyramid pvt ship s-off
HBOOT-1.17.1111
Radio-10.14.9035 01_m
eMMC-boot
I have a S3 and I've flashed 100's of roms never saw anything like this....THESE HTC'S ARE HARD!!!!!
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that's why i told you to flash 3.33 universal firmware first
you are still on gingerbread firmware
if you flash 3.33 the rom will boot
i remind you:
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums
rzr86 said:
that's why i told you to flash 3.33 universal firmware first
you are still on gingerbread firmware
if you flash 3.33 the rom will boot
i remind you:
follow the instructions to the letter
and before flashing check md5 sums
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NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO FLASH...HOW DO I FIND OUT....BTW thanks for all the help:good:
phillipmckinnish said:
NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO FLASH...HOW DO I FIND OUT....BTW thanks for all the help:good:
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from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
go to second post and download the 3.33 universal
edit: instructions are in the first post
rzr86 said:
from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
go to second post and download the 3.33 universal
edit: instructions are in the first post
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You are a freaking genus!!! worked like a charm but I'm sure you knew it would thank you thank you thank you
phillipmckinnish said:
NOT SURE WHICH ONE TO FLASH...HOW DO I FIND OUT....BTW thanks for all the help:good:
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Try searching 'user friendly firmware' for sensation.