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could someone with a big heart tell me the instructions on what should i do after achieving S-OFF? can you post it as step by step? what should i install first? Recovery? Radio? flash? sorry for this question but im a bit confuse on what to do first after s-off until i flashed a cooked rom.. please do help me...
After root, firstly you flash a Recovery then you flash a Rom of your choice. Either with ROM Manager from the market or Manualy. You ll find more detailed instruction at the Recovery thread and the Rom thread.
when should i do a nand backup? flashing the radio? and sir whats the difference of clockworkmod recovery from ext4? because the thread of CWM says it is much better to go to ext4 thread? can you ellaborate to me?
yerfdes said:
when should i do a nand backup? flashing the radio? and sir whats the difference of clockworkmod recovery from ext4? because the thread of CWM says it is much better to go to ext4 thread? can you ellaborate to me?
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As soon a you instal recovery perform backup
ext 4 is simply CWM base with extra additions...go with ext 4
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ben_pyett said:
As soon a you instal recovery perform backup
ext 4 is simply CWM base with extra additions...go with ext 4
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so sir are you saying that ext4 is the one that i should choose instead of CWM only?
yerfdes said:
so sir are you saying that ext4 is the one that i should choose instead of CWM only?
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that is what I have done....
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ben_pyett said:
that is what I have done....
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So here is the order? S-off > root > flash with ext4 > full wipe > then install custom rom?
yerfdes said:
So here is the order? S-off > root > flash with ext4 > full wipe > then install custom rom?
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As it's your first time (I'd suggest)
(although as with any advice that you read on here it is given with best intention only and not necessarily correct....do this at your own risk)
1)
S-off (if by XTC this will also perform factory reset of your device so ensure you've sync'ed/ backed up data first)
2)
Download and run ginger break (to get root (then reboot)
3)
download and install the free application rom manager from android market
4)
Use rom manager to flash CWM (very simple option and it will do it for you)
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Use rom manager (gui - very easy) or CWM to perform your first full (Nandroid) backup
6)
follow wipe instructions that come with the custom rom installations instructions that you're planning on installing, if installing LBC rom (personally I've suggest this one) then there is a specific wipe script to run
7)
Download and Install custom rom
good luck
You can update to ext4 recovery at a later time when all the above has worked
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If he uses the original CWM to do a wipe he will end up with an ext3 partition.
Better off installing cwm through rom manager and booting into recovery and flashing ext4 recovery. Then backup rom and flash custom rom.
MarylandCookie said:
If he uses the original CWM to do a wipe he will end up with an ext3 partition.
Better off installing cwm through rom manager and booting into recovery and flashing ext4 recovery. Then backup rom and flash custom rom.
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O yer , good point, although if he installs ext4 afterwards won't it convert the ext 3 to ext4 for him?
Anyway I was suggesting that he runs LBC wipe all script that I believe will only make ext4 partitions
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Thanks guys for all your help i would really appreciate everything...
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Sure. In my country, There're many forums about HTC or Smartphone, and many people exchange their experiences through the forum. Then I'll give you a useful website:
after you click it, choose HTC Desire S section.
It's a chinese forum. You can get some help of language from Google Translate.
Starfine said:
Sure. In my country, There're many forums about HTC or Smartphone, and many people exchange their experiences through the forum. Then I'll give you a useful website:
after you click it, choose HTC Desire S section.
It's a chinese forum. You can get some help of language from Google Translate.
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Can you send me the link? And can you teach me how to use google translate?
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let me up this question.. whats next after s-off using alpharevx? what should i do first? root? install what? flash what? can you give me a step by step process upto flashing a custom ROM? hope someone is patient enough to provide me a instruction...
yerfdes said:
let me up this question.. whats next after s-off using alpharevx? what should i do first? root? install what? flash what? can you give me a step by step process upto flashing a custom ROM? hope someone is patient enough to provide me a instruction...
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Did you install CWM recovery after getting S-OFF (alpharevx tool asks whether you want to)?
guyz little help here.. whenever i try to flash rom, it keep say error *****.zip(bad) ... how do i fix this? new to all this >.<
edit: okay nvm i guess its bad img .. is flashing now ~
actually im waiting for alpharevx windows version... i just want to know the step by step procedure on what to do first upto the last in order so i would not end up bricking my device..
TBH I've never used Linux before but just run Ubuntu from disc and it was pretty easy
I used this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...&postcount=138
Just dont follow steps 13, 14 (since this is for another phone)
Wew! finally I was able to S-off my Desire S! but my question is what's next?
Sorry I'm a total noob on this. Btw, After the s-off process, alpharevx said if I want to install clockwork recovery, I typed "Y" then it says "downloading clockwork for saga" but after that nothing happens. It's just stuck there so I disconnected my device and rebooted it.
How can I install clockwork and how can I root my device? thanks
ghuk said:
Wew! finally I was able to S-off my Desire S! but my question is what's next?
Sorry I'm a total noob on this. Btw, After the s-off process, alpharevx said if I want to install clockwork recovery, I typed "Y" then it says "downloading clockwork for saga" but after that nothing happens. It's just stuck there so I disconnected my device and rebooted it.
How can I install clockwork and how can I root my device? thanks
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Download ext4 v1.1.1 and folliw the instruction in thread. Its easy.. Btw ghuk sorry if im not to active today when soff is available our thread. I am a bit busy on more important matters but later night i will be active.
Hi
I installed 4EXTRecovery and now the Rom Manager.. Rom Manager tells me that I need to install ClockworkMod.. isn't 4EXTRecovery doing the same as ClockworkMod? Can I just choose "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" or does that destory 4EXTRecovery?
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Michael
4EXT is based on cwm recovery but it have more function than cwm recovery.if you choose flahs CWM recovery,it will replace 4EXTRecovery
ok.. thats exactly what I understood.. but than I cannot use rom manager?! (if I want to keep ext4recovery?)
That is because Rom Manager is made by the same person/people that made CWM.
They will want you tu use their recovery software for better compatibly.
You can use it, press menu and then manual flash override
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chaelli said:
ok.. thats exactly what I understood.. but than I cannot use rom manager?! (if I want to keep ext4recovery?)
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I only use rom manager premium and I can use ext4 recovery, maybe this is why? Although rom manager is of the few programs that I'll never mind paying for as it pays for all of our recoverys, ext4 included
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ben_pyett said:
I only use rom manager premium and I can use ext4 recovery, maybe this is why? Although rom manager is of the few programs that I'll never mind paying for as it pays for all of our recoverys, ext4 included
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I have to disagree with you. I bought it and it is not working for me. I can not see ANY premium ROM, I cannot use update feature, nothing... I'm not the only one with this issue and people, including me, reported it and there is no progress... no one is trying to help us.
every time i boot my phone into recovery i get a lot of green writing with errors no file or image found for this particular zip file >>pg58diag.img
says missing images etc
i have looked and there is no zip on my sdcard with that name so obviously its missing so im wanting to no what is it and whats exactly in this zip as i can not remember deleting it.
is it important and can i re install it without having to wipe my phone and if so were can i find it.
thanks in anticipation for any help.
It's supposed to be PG58IMG.zip
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yes i no that now my phone is stuck in boot loop how do i wipe it clean do a full re install including software update and reinstall of mike 1986 ics rom.
andy1969 said:
every time i boot my phone into recovery i get a lot of green writing with errors no file or image found for this particular zip file >>pg58diag.img
says missing images etc
i have looked and there is no zip on my sdcard with that name so obviously its missing so im wanting to no what is it and whats exactly in this zip as i can not remember deleting it.
is it important and can i re install it without having to wipe my phone and if so were can i find it.
thanks in anticipation for any help.
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Hi, don't worry. It is because whenever you are holding your power+volume- button , it boots into bootloader or HBOOT mode. This mode is intended to flash firmware package . ( i.e radio, HBOOT, Splash etc ) . That is why the bootloader searches your sdcard for the firmware package( PG58IMG.zip).
When it can not find it , it waits for user input , then u select recovery and press the power button.
In fact do not keep any PG58IMG.zip file on your sdcard if you do not want to flash your firmware. If this screen annoys you , you can use QUICKBOOT app from the market. By using this app you can directly boot into recovery. Alternatively u can open a terminal on your phone and type : "reboot recovery" . It will directly boot into recovery. If you are comfortable with adb , then type from your pc in the adb terminal " adb reboot recovery"..
yes thanks but now my phone is stuck in boot loop and i s wipe it then try to reinstall ics rom and still in boot loop any suggestions ?
andy1969 said:
yes thanks but now my phone is stuck in boot loop and i s wipe it then try to reinstall ics rom and still in boot loop any suggestions ?
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Upgrade your firmware, link here darkforest.violishious.com/Firmware
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do i flash this zip file ? install from sdcard using 4 ext.
andy1969 said:
do i flash this zip file ? install from sdcard using 4 ext.
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Put it on root of sd card then boot into HBOOT and flash through hboot
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yes done that still in boot loop would installing the old ginger bread rom work then upgrade to the ics rom ?
how do i completely wipe the phone clean and do a fresh install ?
andy1969 said:
yes done that still in boot loop would installing the old ginger bread rom work then upgrade to the ics rom ?
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Now that problem sounds more like a bad flash, re-download the ROM, check MD5 sums and if they match, reflash the ROM. If the MD5 Sums dont match then try another ROM
checked came back ok with a tick so isnt that ill try to install the old gingerbread rom then upgrade.
grrrrr getting frustrated now lol
nope didnt fix it still in boot loop any fix suggestions be greatfully received im lost now as to what to do.
This can be closed now sorted
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Are u using an ics Rom? Ics 4.0.1 has a dedicated firmware to flash. So also ics 4.0.3 has its separate one. Search for there respective firmware and flash. You will b ok.
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andy1969 said:
This can be closed now sorted
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Happy to see that you have solved your problem.
Just one request , while asking any question try to give your HBOOT and Radio version i.e the full details of your bootloader screen. This will help people to understand your problem better.
Happy androiding on sensation !!
Hi, I am trying to install the Revolution HD ROM...it says to install 4EXT recovery. I downloaded the updater and installed the program on the phone. However, when I boot into recovery (volume down/power), it stills boot into clockwork recovery.
Can I flash that ROM from that? or should it show 4EXT recovery? Do I have to uninstall Clockwork or something?
Sounds like you forgot to flash the recovery.
Rhiannon224 said:
Sounds like you forgot to flash the recovery.
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Sorry for off topic but i always see you on topic related whit 4ext any particular reasons ?
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shahkam said:
Sorry for off topic but i always see you on topic related whit 4ext any particular reasons ?
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It's smooth as butter, I love the fact that you have more control over what you are backing up, ie not backing up Davik or cache, saves room and time, faster backup and restore than CWM and it has themes. Stability. I've been using it since it's first release, it was the first Touch Recovery.
Oh...sorry for being dumb...but how would you flash the 4EXT recovery? I couldn't really find a clear guide to install it...I just downloaded the apk file as instructed and then install the program from the app....I haven't seen anywhere about flashing the 4EXT.
Appreciate your help!
newr said:
Oh...sorry for being dumb...but how would you flash the 4EXT recovery? I couldn't really find a clear guide to install it...I just downloaded the apk file as instructed and then install the program from the app....I haven't seen anywhere about flashing the 4EXT.
Appreciate your help!
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Easy, just open up the 4ext app that you downloaded and click online install, make sure you have internet and just follow the on screen directions.
newr said:
Oh...sorry for being dumb...but how would you flash the 4EXT recovery? I couldn't really find a clear guide to install it...I just downloaded the apk file as instructed and then install the program from the app....I haven't seen anywhere about flashing the 4EXT.
Appreciate your help!
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Open the app, there should be an option for installing recovery. I am on paid app so I am not certain where it's located in the free version. Should be up at the top I would think.
You can flash without 4Ext but with 4Ext it's better and have more options,like instaling diferent kernels and Sony Bravia engines.You will like 4Ext better once you have it.
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An APK of 4EXT free can be downloaded at their website at 4ext.net or you can follow the link in my sig
Flash the ROM, it includes 4Ext Recovery in it.
Rhiannon224 said:
It's smooth as butter, I love the fact that you have more control over what you are backing up, ie not backing up Davik or cache, saves room and time, faster backup and restore than CWM and it has themes. Stability. I've been using it since it's first release, it was the first Touch Recovery.
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Sweet ! Does it flash roms faster aswell ??
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I really need help here guys. I am rooting my friends HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) and I think i might have broken the OS.
I can still get into recovery mode and flash, but my ROMs crash as soon as I boot. The phone even runs into a boot loop sometimes depending on which ROM. Can anybody guide me to bring the phone back to stock? I would GREATLY appreciate it.
-aronianchici
aronianchici said:
I really need help here guys. I am rooting my friends HTC Sensation 4G (T-Mobile) and I think i might have broken the OS.
I can still get into recovery mode and flash, but my ROMs crash as soon as I boot. The phone even runs into a boot loop sometimes depending on which ROM. Can anybody guide me to bring the phone back to stock? I would GREATLY appreciate it.
-aronianchici
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Give us detail , what u did , hboot version , etc
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Itsakash said:
Give us detail , what u did , hboot version , etc
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I rooted the phone, installed supersu (fine up until now) .. Created a backup via CWM and tried to flash Cyanogen mod. I realized it failed and so i went back to wipe (factory reset, cache, and dalvik cache) and went to restore my backup. The back up passes but is not 100% working due to some missing files in the system. I am also running HBOOT - 1.17.1111
aronianchici said:
I rooted the phone, installed supersu (fine up until now) .. Created a backup via CWM and tried to flash Cyanogen mod. I realized it failed and so i went back to wipe (factory reset, cache, and dalvik cache) and went to restore my backup. The back up passes but is not 100% working due to some missing files in the system. I am also running HBOOT - 1.17.1111
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If U r trying to install cm10 or any ics Rom
That won't work for u , coz u have gingerbread firmware... U need to flash ics firmware... And for that u need s off
Your hboot is 1.17 so revolutionary works for s off
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aronianchici said:
I rooted the phone, installed supersu (fine up until now) .. Created a backup via CWM and tried to flash Cyanogen mod. I realized it failed and so i went back to wipe (factory reset, cache, and dalvik cache) and went to restore my backup. The back up passes but is not 100% working due to some missing files in the system. I am also running HBOOT - 1.17.1111
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Hi,
When you go into bootloader,does it say s-off at the top?
Flash THIS ROM
Then,follow THIS GUIDE to the letter.
malybru said:
Hi,
When you go into bootloader,does it say s-off at the top?
Flash THIS ROM
Then,follow THIS GUIDE to the letter.
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Yes, it say's S-OFF at the top. I also already used revolutionary to achieve S-OFF and get CWM... Now what? I still can't do anything.. Do i flash ICS? What ROM do you recommend? Please, show me steps if that is possible.
aronianchici said:
Yes, it say's S-OFF at the top. I also already used revolutionary to achieve S-OFF and get CWM... Now what? I still can't do anything.. Do i flash ICS? What ROM do you recommend? Please, show me steps if that is possible.
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Flash gingerbread Rom
Ics will not work on gingerbread firmware
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Itsakash said:
Flash gingerbread Rom
Ics will not work on gingerbread firmware
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Can you link me to a good ROM for that? Do i just throw it on my SD card and flash it?
aronianchici said:
Yes, it say's S-OFF at the top. I also already used revolutionary to achieve S-OFF and get CWM... Now what? I still can't do anything.. Do i flash ICS? What ROM do you recommend? Please, show me steps if that is possible.
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Hi,
I gave you a GB ROM to flash.
That should get your phone running again.
Then, I gave you a link to a guide which will install 4 EXT recovery,update your firmware and radio,and install ARHD ICS ROM.
Please read the link carefully,and follow it to the letter.
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Hi,
I gave you a GB ROM to flash.
That should get your phone running again.
Then, I gave you a link to a guide which will install 4 EXT recovery,update your firmware and radio,and install ARHD ICS ROM.
Please read the link carefully,and follow it to the letter.
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I tried that, and it failed on me. It bootloops on the HTC logo now. I need to return this phone to my friend by tomorrow.
I don't know if this is too much to ask, but would anybody mind assisting me through a google hangouts video chat? I could do it tomorrow at about 4PM. I really need to get this fixed.... Like bad.
Wipe the phone. Then Flash the original OS with Odin. Problem solved, then try rooting again
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Thyhack said:
Wipe the phone. Then Flash the original OS with Odin. Problem solved, then try rooting again
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I don't know what I did... but I managed to get Cyanogen Mod working.. I'm scared to touch anything else lol. It's working flawlessly so far.