Hey guys, I just got 2 HTC Sensation 4Gs off of Craigslist, they are both still running Gingerbread. I want to root and custom rom, but I'm aware that I cannot install newer ICS+ ROMs without updateing the hboot.
My question is, is it easier to HTC Dev Unlock, root, s-off, Super CID, and THEN update the hboot. Or update the phone with the official ICS update (thus also updating the hboot) and THEN HTC Dev Unlock, root, s-off, Super CID?
I've already had experience rooting and s-off(ing) 2 ICS sensations, but don't know if I could do it easier if I don't update them first.
If it is easier to update the hboot after rooting Gingerbread, can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks.
Electriccars said:
Hey guys, I just got 2 HTC Sensation 4Gs off of Craigslist, they are both still running Gingerbread. I want to root and custom rom, but I'm aware that I cannot install newer ICS+ ROMs without updateing the hboot.
My question is, is it easier to HTC Dev Unlock, root, s-off, Super CID, and THEN update the hboot. Or update the phone with the official ICS update (thus also updating the hboot) and THEN HTC Dev Unlock, root, s-off, Super CID?
I've already had experience rooting and s-off(ing) 2 ICS sensations, but don't know if I could do it easier if I don't update them first.
If it is easier to update the hboot after rooting Gingerbread, can you point me in the right direction?
Thanks.
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Hi,
If you intend to s-off on GB ,then, do NOT go to HTCDEV
S-off using revolutionary.
Look HERE
Everything is listed in order.
Then, update the firmware/radio HERE , using the 3.33 Universal firmware.
Then,install custom ROM.
Thanks! Exactly what I wanted. question though, is the latest 3.33 okay to use on T-Mobile? Or is there a more T-Mobile optimised version I should use?
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
Electriccars said:
Thanks! Exactly what I wanted. question though, is the latest 3.33 okay to use on T-Mobile? Or is there a more T-Mobile optimised version I should use?
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
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Hi,
It is the same for all phones.
malybru said:
Hi,
If you intend to s-off on GB ,then, do NOT go to HTCDEV
S-off using revolutionary.
Look HERE
Everything is listed in order.
Then, update the firmware/radio HERE , using the 3.33 Universal firmware.
Then,install custom ROM.
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It says enter Serial Number on Revolutionary IO. Does it mean the S/N beneath the battery or the IMEI? Both are getting accepted and I'm being given 2 different keys. I'm pretty confident that it means the S/N so that's what i'm going to try. Is that correct?
Electriccars said:
It says enter Serial Number on Revolutionary IO. Does it mean the S/N beneath the battery or the IMEI? Both are getting accepted and I'm being given 2 different keys. I'm pretty confident that it means the S/N so that's what i'm going to try. Is that correct?
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Hi,
It has been a long while since I did this.
But S/N does stand for serial number.
malybru said:
Hi,
It has been a long while since I did this.
But S/N does stand for serial number.
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Okay cool. And it doesn't seem to detect my phone. I had the drivers installed already, but no matter what mode the phone is in the Revolutionary.exe isn't finding it. I'm on Windows XP
Maybe I should just update and do it the way I've done before. :-/
Maybe I need an SD in the phone?
Electriccars said:
Okay cool. And it doesn't seem to detect my phone. I had the drivers installed already, but no matter what mode the phone is in the Revolutionary.exe isn't finding it. I'm on Windows XP
Maybe I should just update and do it the way I've done before. :-/
Maybe I need an SD in the phone?
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Hi,
Yes,you need a sd card.
It is far easier to s-off with revolutionary,so it is worth the effort to find the correct drivers,and re-install them(and reboot the pc)
Also try different usb slots,and a different cable if you have one.
malybru said:
Hi,
Yes,you need a sd card.
It is far easier to s-off with revolutionary,so it is worth the effort to find the correct drivers,and re-install them(and reboot the pc)
Also try different usb slots,and a different cable if you have one.
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Okay, thanks. I'll also try doing it in Linux Mint. I'll let you know if I need more help.
But one last question. In step one it says:
1. Run the revolutionary Utility you just downloaded from http://revolutionary.io/ and if it has found your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)
It doesn't say to plug in the phone, which is a given, or what mode it needs to be in?
THEN it says to do it again but this time plug in the phone, in normal mode, and set it to HTC sync
Electriccars said:
Okay, thanks. I'll also try doing it in Linux Mint. I'll let you know if I need more help.
But one last question. In step one it says:
1. Run the revolutionary Utility you just downloaded from http://revolutionary.io/ and if it has found your device it should read
"Found your Device: HTC Sensation Z710* Applications -> Development)
It doesn't say to plug in the phone, which is a given, or what mode it needs to be in?
THEN it says to do it again but this time plug in the phone, in normal mode, and set it to HTC sync
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Hi,
Like I said, it has been a while,and I cannot remember how the thing went.
But I do remember no great difficulty following the thread .
Do you run the utility on your pc,then,plug the phone in?
malybru said:
Hi,
Like I said, it has been a while,and I cannot remember how the thing went.
But I do remember no great difficulty following the thread .
Do you run the utility on your pc,then,plug the phone in?
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No, I plug the phone in and then start the utility. It wouldn't find it though so I uninstalled and re-installed the drivers. But I can't restart my PC right now. In 90 minutes I can though. (watching a live stream with family)
I'll let you know if I get it working, whether through windows or linux.
Ugh, my PC is saying that USBcoinstaller.dll is missing. Any idea how to get it? I can't find it by searching google.
Maybe I have to download the android SDK. Didn't need to before when I rooted my ICS sensation a few months ago. But maybe I have to for gingerbread.
Electriccars said:
Ugh, my PC is saying that USBcoinstaller.dll is missing. Any idea how to get it? I can't find it by searching google.
Maybe I have to download the android SDK. Didn't need to before when I rooted my ICS sensation a few months ago. But maybe I have to for gingerbread.
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Hi,
As well as installing sdk,have you tried installing the latest HTCSync?
I'm trying that to. Hopefully it'll get it working.
Sent from my HTC Sensation using Tapatalk 2
Okay, I'm having problems. I tried following [GUIDE] (For Noobs) SDK, ADB, and Drivers and now my ADB isn't working!
I tried downloading and installing the recommended SDK zip and it wasn't giving me the files he said it would, then I installed revision 9 and 15 because it said it neded them, they ended up bringing "Platform-tools" which contains another ADB.exe, and it won't let me delete it. I tried installing the latest HTC Sync and it doesn't find my phone. It still gives me the error about USBCoInstaller.dll I am going to reboot my PC but I honestly don't know what I did or how to fix it. Everytime I start any ADB including revolutionary.exe it pops open does a TON of text for a split second and then closes again. Any Suggestions after I reboot?
Edit: actually revolutionary.exe pops open and closes quickly without displaying anything.
My brother fixed it. apparently I want thinking about the fact that HTC sync can't be installed. And the driver wasn't completely installed, which he solved as well. So we're now using revolutionary.
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I ran into a few problems getting back to stock until I remembered a minor detail from my HTC Hero days.
You need to download and install HTC Sync get it here install it.
Reboot your computer
make sure the phone is NOT in USB debug mode and is in charge only mode.
the proper drivers will install. you'll know it's done right if you see ADB pop up as one of the drivers installed. You'll see a warning that HTC sync isn't detecting your phone and that's ok.
Then run the RUU exe all should work fine.
Get the RUU exe from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224 This is FROYO
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1191959 This one is Gingerbread
Didn't realize debugging had to be disabled.
Sent from my Inspire 4G or Desire HD or whatever this thing is called via XDA app.
gunnyman said:
I ran into a few problems getting back to stock until I remembered a minor detail from my HTC Hero days.
You need to download and install HTC Sync get it here install it.
Reboot your computer
make sure the phone is NOT in USB debug mode and is in charge only mode.
the proper drivers will install. you'll know it's done right if you see ADB pop up as one of the drivers installed. You'll see a warning that HTC sync isn't detecting your phone and that's ok.
Then run the RUU exe all should work fine.
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RUU? Where do I find that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952224
So even if I've tried going through the rooting process and it didn't work, this will basically put the phone back the way it was before I started that process?
Yes
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
Good sir I can not thank you enough for helping me get my phone back. i don't even mind all the bloatware now. Too bad I can't use the thanks button more than once. I really appreciate it.
Happy to be of service. I can't dev my way out of a paper bag, well I've never tried, but I can share what I do know.
I tried to run the RUU but it failed twice. Both times it would get about 70% finished and it would stop with an Error 110 which says that a file is either open or corrupted. Then it tells you to download the RUU again and run it again, which I did but got the same results. I downloaded it with the anti virus and firewall turned off. Is there another site to download the file from?
capman231
capman231 said:
I tried to run the RUU but it failed twice. Both times it would get about 70% finished and it would stop with an Error 110 which says that a file is either open or corrupted. Then it tells you to download the RUU again and run it again, which I did but got the same results. I downloaded it with the anti virus and firewall turned off. Is there another site to download the file from?
capman231
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have no idea. Sorry
Need to put my htc inspire to out of box state
I tried rooting my phone today and everything seemed fine but i didnt like it. so i went back to stock menu. and everything is okay but the sound isnt working can anyone please tell me how to fix this?
mohaamadq said:
I tried rooting my phone today and everything seemed fine but i didnt like it. so i went back to stock menu. and everything is okay but the sound isnt working can anyone please tell me how to fix this?
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Either flash a different rom via Clockwork Mod or run the RUU. If you choose the RUU, be sure HTC Sync is installed, USB Debugging is checked and Fastboot is unchecked.
Thank you! It works!
Just used this thread to get my Inspire back to stock before taking it back for a refund and cancelling service. Decided to go with the HTC Evo3d from Sprint. This method worked returning the phone back to the latest (Gingerbread) and unrooted it from Cyanogen (CM7) ROM. Thanks a ton for sharing your wisdom!
Baffling Issues.
Hey, I have a question. When running this RUU update (downgrade) it gives me this: Error 140: Bootloader version error. Its agravating. I'd love to go back to froyo... I really can't use GB because it blocks tethering. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
corvettezo7sp said:
Hey, I have a question. When running this RUU update (downgrade) it gives me this: Error 140: Bootloader version error. Its agravating. I'd love to go back to froyo... I really can't use GB because it blocks tethering. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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I take it you're not S-OFF? HTC (and probably others) decided they didn't want users reverting to older versions. You'll have to root, get S-OFF, before you can revert, but if you're rooted, you might as well just use the new andTether from google code:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233141
Just found out at Best Buy that my phone is crap. The memory is out and I have no apps installed, my HD card is empty except for the standard stuff, and I get error that I need to free up memory or something like that. Guy told me to UNroot my phone and call AT&T.
So, this thread is all I need to do that???? Can it really be this easy????
thanks so much,
Patti
Gene Poole said:
I take it you're not S-OFF? HTC (and probably others) decided they didn't want users reverting to older versions. You'll have to root, get S-OFF, before you can revert, but if you're rooted, you might as well just use the new andTether from google code:
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1233141
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Ok, thanks for the info! And this phone has no root, its my Moms phone and she needs the tethering. Eh, maybe we can exchange the phone. Other than that I don't know what to do. I'll browse a few more forums. Actually, one more question: is it possible to root with the latest update from HTC? As you can tell I'm really not that up to date on things around here. Haha.
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corvettezo7sp said:
Ok, thanks for the info! And this phone has no root, its my Moms phone and she needs the tethering. Eh, maybe we can exchange the phone. Other than that I don't know what to do. I'll browse a few more forums. Actually, one more question: is it possible to root with the latest update from HTC? As you can tell I'm really not that up to date on things around here. Haha.
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Yes. Ace Hack Kit v12:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=952352
corvettezo7sp said:
Ok, thanks for the info! And this phone has no root, its my Moms phone and she needs the tethering. Eh, maybe we can exchange the phone. Other than that I don't know what to do. I'll browse a few more forums. Actually, one more question: is it possible to root with the latest update from HTC? As you can tell I'm really not that up to date on things around here. Haha.
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You could try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1208507
gunnyman said:
have no idea. Sorry
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Nice to see you around again gunny
Hello folks.
I have an european T-Mobile branded Desire S.
I want to get it unbranded.
I don't know why, but it does not work for me. I get various error codes from the RUU. Wrong ID, no USB connection and not enough battery power
I googled every error code and tried everything that seems to make a difference.
I made a second gold card.
I used an other USB port.
I used two different RUUs. (Yes, both of them for SAGA aka Desire S).
Tried different USB modes.
Calibrated the battery.
Reinstalled the HTC drivers and HTC Sync.
Tried the process doing after a PC reboot, so no programs can interfere.
Debugging mode was activated all the time.
Now I am desperate and asking for your help.
fellonnovum said:
Hello folks.
I have an european T-Mobile branded Desire S.
I want to get it unbranded.
I don't know why, but it does not work for me. I get various error codes from the RUU. Wrong ID, no USB connection and not enough battery power
I googled every error code and tried everything that seems to make a difference.
I made a second gold card.
I used an other USB port.
I used two different RUUs. (Yes, both of them for SAGA aka Desire S).
Tried different USB modes.
Calibrated the battery.
Reinstalled the HTC drivers and HTC Sync.
Tried the process doing after a PC reboot, so no programs can interfere.
Debugging mode was activated all the time.
Now I am desperate and asking for your help.
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you should provide your ROM, RADIO and HBOOT versions....
Sorry, totally forgot about this.
HBOOT: 0.98.0000
RADIO: 38.03.02.11_M
ROM: 1.30.111.2
fellonnovum said:
Hello folks.
Reinstalled the HTC drivers and HTC Sync.
Now I am desperate and asking for your help.
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Use the un-install feature to un-install HTC Sync, it'll leave the essential drivers behind. Then try again.
fellonnovum said:
Sorry, totally forgot about this.
HBOOT: 0.98.0000
RADIO: 38.03.02.11_M
ROM: 1.30.111.2
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Given the HBOOT version that you have you are able to S-OFF you device using the Alpharevx software and then you can install both a custom recovery and a custom rom
ben_pyett said:
Given the HBOOT version that you have you are able to S-OFF you device using the Alpharevx software and then you can install both a custom recovery and a custom rom
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I think the OP has made it clear he doesn't want to do that!
InfernalByte said:
I think the OP has made it clear he doesn't want to do that!
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Again, you need to read the thread, he has just said that he wanted to get unbranded.
At no point did he say he didn't want to go down the custom route.
I have S-Off and root now.
I am not quite sure what I want. So many different ROMs and other stuff is available now that I have root access. For now I just want to read enough to understand the different programs and not brick my phone or something stupid like this.
Thank you so far. =)
fellonnovum said:
I have S-Off and root now.
I am not quite sure what I want. So many different ROMs and other stuff is available now that I have root access. For now I just want to read enough to understand the different programs and not brick my phone or something stupid like this.
Thank you so far. =)
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Very sensible.
Once you have a recovery installed you can take a nandroid backup, which its a full backup of your device. Download rom manager from the market as this will provide you with a simple interface to perform and manage the backups.
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I have wiped everything and installed the LBC Mod, but still every time I start my phone, I get the t-mobile splash screen.
A custom ROM won't change the splash screen. All the rest T-Mobile bloatware should be gone. If you want to change the splash screen, follow this - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1089658
I had an orange rom and used a rebranding card from fonefunshop have me a generic vanilla rom and removed the splash screen. I know it costs money (a fiver) but it worked.
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That all can be done for free if you do a bit of reading.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App
Hi all
I would like to know if it is possible to return a Desire S to S-ON if it were made it S-OFF, rooted and then upgraded from a network-specific ROM to a higher generic HTC ROM.
I've seen various threads about this, but can't find any specific steps for a relative newbie.
The revolutionary.io method would be used to go S-OFF.
Any input very much appreciated.
schnidex said:
Hi all
I would like to know if it is possible to return a Desire S to S-ON if it were made it S-OFF, rooted and then upgraded from a network-specific ROM to a higher generic HTC ROM.
I've seen various threads about this, but can't find any specific steps for a relative newbie.
The revolutionary.io method would be used to go S-OFF.
Any input very much appreciated.
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Go to shippedroms and download the RUU for your phone. Although why you'd want to return to stock is beyond me?
You're saying that just running a branded RUU will return it to S-ON? Are you sure about that?
It's because I'd need the phone sent back under warranty, which S-OFF invalidates.
schnidex said:
You're saying that just running a branded RUU will return it to S-ON? Are you sure about that?
It's because I'd need the phone sent back under warranty, which S-OFF invalidates.
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+1 sending my phne back on Monday. I read the guide, but I still don't get it. It's too confusing. What's adb shell etc?
olyloh6696 said:
+1 sending my phne back on Monday. I read the guide, but I still don't get it. It's too confusing. What's adb shell etc?
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ADB is Android Debug Bridge. It's installed on your PC and enables you to control the phone over USB (if you have USB debugging on) and HTC drivers installed on PC.
adb shell - is simply when you run a shell through a command prompt on a PC so that you're able to directly type commands into the phone from the PC.
You should be able to see the adb drivers as a link within my signature, download and install these as a quick workaround which should enable you to run adb shell or you could follow the full correct method of installing the full Android SDK and JDK see below:
kartkk said:
do a nandroid backup & also set up your adb beforehand
setting up adb saved me from possibly bricking my device a few times
try this guide
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ben_pyett said:
ADB is Android Debug Bridge. It's installed on your PC and enables you to control the phone over USB (if you have USB debugging on) and HTC drivers installed on PC.
adb shell - is simply when you run a shell through a command prompt on a PC so that you're able to directly type commands into the phone from the PC.
You should be able to see the adb drivers as a link within my signature, download and install these as a quick workaround which should enable you to run adb shell or you could follow the full correct method of installing the full Android SDK and JDK see below:
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Thanks Ben! Makes sense! But to s-on again, can I just flash the h-boot., but then how do I use RUU to get back to stock? Will u need to wipe data first etc?
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olyloh6696 said:
Thanks Ben! Makes sense! But to s-on again, can I just flash the h-boot., but then how do I use RUU to get back to stock? Will u need to wipe data first etc?
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I'm afraid that I don't know about S-ON after S-OFF with AlphaRevx as I used XTC clip to get S-OFF myself, which is one way process.
So as I've never gone through the process myself I can't really confirm its success or failure.
But, I assume that you're following this GUIDE which involves running an RUU as the final step.
I wouldn't bother wiping data first as I imagine that the RUU process will do that as part of its operation. If not and it works you can always run a factory reset afterwards.
ben_pyett said:
I'm afraid that I don't know about S-ON after S-OFF with AlphaRevx as I used XTC clip to get S-OFF myself, which is one way process.
So as I've never gone through the process myself I can't really confirm its success or failure.
But, I assume that you're following this GUIDE which involves running an RUU as the final step.
I wouldn't bother wiping data first as I imagine that the RUU process will do that as part of its operation. If not and it works you can always run a factory reset afterwards.
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cheers ben. will this also remove cutom recoveries from the phone (cwm) ?
so it would be truly stock then?
olyloh6696 said:
cheers ben. will this also remove cutom recoveries from the phone (cwm) ?
so it would be truly stock then?
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If the ruu runs successfully to competition I believe that it will return the device do that it's identical to stock
Swyped from HTC Desire S using XDA Premium
After many, many hours of trying to figure out what the hell half the terminology about Android actually means and wondering whether or not I would brick my phone..
..I'm now back to S-ON. It's been a pretty horrible experience all in all. Yes, it's easy when you know how but knowing how has been through trial and fortunately not much error.
From being on 6.98.1002, I used the Jorgen method in Ben's link above to get to 0.98.0000. I should note that when my phone was first supplied, I was on 0.98.0002 and very worried that the earlier software wouldn't work - but I tried it anyway, and it did. However, I was still S-OFF.
I then re-installed my stock network ROM using the RUU. This kept me on 0.98.0000 but put the phone to S-ON. I flashed the branded ROM that the phone was shipped with thinking that this would take me to 0.98.0002 but to my surprise it didn't. Otherwise though, the phone is now stock condition again.
So I then tried to update OTA to the problematic software which caused me all this grief in the first place - and it appears my network have withdrawn it. And rightly so, pending a fix.
schnidex said:
Ben, I've seen elsewhere you've said:
"If you load the latest RUU you may end up updating the HBOOT so that it can't be downgraded."
..in which case, Houston, we may have a problem. The latest HTC non-branded ROM (1.47...) gives you HBOOT 6.98.1002.
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You're right, I'm afriad that this is an area where I'm no expert, But HBOOT = 6.98.1002. = Alpharevx = so you've not upgraded it simply failed to downgrade (which is slightly better- I think )
I notice that there are a couple of guides, allow I've obviously not tried either of them both are in the [GUIDE] A Complete Tutorial for the Beginners and Others sticky
The second guide looks quite complex and not for beginners...
Although I've just spotted a note within the second guide which says says
Note 2: RUU 1.46 or greater can not be downgraded as yet, since gingerbreak does not work on these RUUs.
So Opps....a full nights sleep may shed some more light on this.....and hopefully so sound advice from someone who has already performed this task.
Good luck. (I'll back online in the morning) - but, only really able to answer easier questions and not unfortunately not provide you with a solution.....but I'll do what I can!
Alternate way to restore your phone to S-ON and stock
If your attempts are unsuccessful, there's another potential way to go S-ON.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17481836&postcount=2
Maarten
I've decided that I'm going to Root my stock HTC Sensation Z710e and install Android Revolution HD on it.
I'm looking at the downloads section on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14192842&postcount=4
But I'm still a little unsure as to how I should go about doing this.
I take it that it's a good idea to back up all my user data first etc...
Should I use the free ver. of Titanium backup for this etc?
I know I'm a n00b and there are instructions to do this but I'd like some more advice etc...
Here is all the phone details if any of it helps.
Useful to know which RUU it's got if I ever want to return it to S-On for warrenty reasons.
About the phone.
Stock HTC Sensation Z710e
Android Ver.
2.3.4
HTC Sense Ver
3.0
Software Number
1.45.771.5
Kernel Ver.
2.6.35.13-gd083bd6
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT Wed Aug 10 18:48:38 CST 2011
Baseband Ver.
10.56.9035.00U_10.14.9035.01_M
Build Number.
1.45.771.5 CL134246 release-keys
Browser Ver.
WebKit/533.1
So I'm guessing that I need to S-off the handset first and permenantly Root it? Then do something with superCID? (which is what exactly? I'm not sure), then I can flash the ROM onto the phone from my SD card?
Thanks alot guys, I really want to learn how to do this safely.
You can't use TB until you're rooted. Just follow the guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 and you should be set.
sshede said:
You can't use TB until you're rooted. Just follow the guide at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 and you should be set.
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Thanks sshede, So I need to follow that guide up to step 4 to completely Root the handset?
Then from there I can back up and then Flash the android Rev HD ROM onto the phone?
Also if you are upgrading to an ICS ROM, I would advise against using an app backup app like TB because of the different ways GB and ICS handle the data partition, some people get seriously weird bugs by using TB.
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Ok, so I've run Revolutionary, my Sensation is plugged into the pc.
Do I need to change any setting on the phone? As nothing happened.
I know how to find HBOOT but where do I find the serial number?
Come on dude RTFM...
There is one great guide, I used it and flashed ARHD in 30 minutes...
grega_slo said:
Come on dude RTFM...
There is one great guide, I used it and flashed ARHD in 30 minutes...
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Thanks for that, I've managed to find my HBOOT and generate the serial key.
I'm plugging along now.
Read,read and read...
Just follow step by step (I mean it) and you will have S-offed rooted and unlocked phone in minutes!
I am following the guide, revolutionary just permenantly says "Waiting for Device"
I'm plugging in my phone, choosing HTC Sync, running Revolutionary and nothings happening from there.
I should mention that in Applications -> Development I've made sure that USB Debugging is checked.
I dont actually have HTC synce installed on this pc as it's my work one.
It's just permenantly waiting for device...
The-Last-Hylian said:
I am following the guide, revolutionary just permenantly says "Waiting for Device"
I'm plugging in my phone, choosing HTC Sync, running Revolutionary and nothings happening from there.
I should mention that in Applications -> Development I've made sure that USB Debugging is checked.
I dont actually have HTC synce installed on this pc as it's my work one.
It's just permenantly waiting for device...
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Well you have to have at least the USB drivers for it to proceed.
EDIT: I just remembered. You shouldn't have HTC Sync installed. Just the USB drivers that come with them.
Yes, UNINSTALL HTC Sync but not the drivers...
Just HTC Sync app...
Its all written in guides found across XDA...
Sorry that I`m rude but I don`t like ppl asking questions on which already 1001 answer exists...
Do you have debugging ticked?
I would say that's your prob atm...
Right, So how can I move forward from here?
I've got my USB cable, my phone. I presume I can download HTC Sync from their UK website?
There is nothing to do with HTC Sync on this pc as it's the work one.
I need to uninstall it from where?
USB Debugging is ticked yeah.
i understand that my questioning may be irritating for you all, I've tried searching but I can't seem to find the correct answers
Oh my god.
http://www.htc.com/www/help/htc-sensation/#download
My advice: Don`t flash your phone cause you will brick i if you cannot get yourself simple driver package...
P.S.
And change your post title from "I`m ready" to "I`m not ready".
grega_slo said:
Oh my god.
http://www.htc.com/www/help/htc-sensation/#download
My advice: Don`t flash your phone cause you will brick i if you cannot get yourself simple driver package...
P.S.
And change your post title from "I`m ready" to "I`m not ready".
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I know where to find the drivers, I'm not that thick. But thanks anyway.
It's just this first hurdle that I'm having issues with, I forgot about needing to have HTC Sync and to be fair it wasn't referenced upon in the walkthrough.
Seriously, you have to have debugging checked or you won't be able to get root...
jr71x said:
Seriously, you have to have debugging checked or you won't be able to get root...
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Ok so I'll make sure USB Debugging is checked, again something not referenced upon in the [Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on.
But seriously I know I'm annoying, thank you sincerely for your help.
It's no problem, we were all noobs once... And a lot of people don't tell you the little things...
Edit, let me know how it goes;-)
jr71x said:
It's no problem, we were all noobs once... And a lot of people don't tell you the little things...
Edit, let me know how it goes;-)
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Thanks, It's a great guide, it's just left out the small niggly bit's like making sure USB debugging is checked, Having HTC Sync installed.
I'm in the process of downloading HTC Sync now btw, I'll install it when it's finished then continue from there.
I've installed HTC Sync.
I just tried running Revolutionary.exe and it just closed immediately...
*sigh* I'm not having much luck with this today...
EDIT-
It said it was successfull, I choose N for installing clockwork. Should I leave the phone as it is in HBOOT? or shut it down?
Hi all,
I am attempting to S-off the wife's ATT HTC One X, so that I can install a Kit Kat Rom in it. Her phone is unlocked and running CM10.2, but she's S-on.
I've tried several toolkits, but they get stuck and time out waiting for the device once it reboots into the bootloader. In debugging mode, adb devices identified the phone just fine, but the computer (running Windows 8.1) says doesn't recognize the phone when in bootloader. I've got Koush's Universal ADB driver installed, installed HTC Sync for the drivers, then uninstalled the program. The drivers are still there when I navigate to them.
If this isn't the appropriate forum, then I apologize.
Many thanks in advance!
What method are you trying to use?
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magnetboard said:
What method are you trying to use?
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Rumrunner is one. It reboots into bootloader post the warnings then runs its 120 seconds and times out waiting for the device.
Ah, windows 8 and newer have problems with fastboot. That's why. Do you have access to a computer with windows 7 or lower?
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magnetboard said:
Ah, windows 8 and newer have problems with fastboot. That's why. Do you have access to a computer with windows 7 or lower?
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I can put an old HD back in with W7. I take it there is no workaround with 8.1?
Windows 8 is fine with fastboot but 8.1 is where the problems begin. No workaround yet. What see the bootloader details though? Depending on your current setup you might not even need s-off yet. S-off isn't required to flash the ROMs, but it's required to update your firmware (via an RUU). If your firmware is up to date you can just flash.
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timmaaa said:
Windows 8 is fine with fastboot but 8.1 is where the problems begin. No workaround yet. What see the bootloader details though? Depending on your current setup you might not even need s-off yet. S-off isn't required to flash the ROMs, but it's required to update your firmware (via an RUU). If your firmware is up to date you can just flash.
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What all do you need to know? She has her phone with her today.
She has 2.18. I don't know other details off the top of my head and walking her through to boot to bootloader would be an utter disaster, lol.
The reason for trying to get S-off was that both the KitKat versions of CM and PA stated that S-off was required.
Thanks for your help.
If your cousin can't get to the bootloader by herself, then she has absolutely no business having a modified phone. Handing a modified device to someone who has no idea about what they're doing is a bad idea. The device has root privileges, access to areas that see not normally accessible. This means it's easy top screw up the device if you don't know what you're doing. Also, if something goes wrong she's not gonna know what to do, will probably panic and screw it up even more. Return it to stock.
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timmaaa said:
If your cousin can't get to the bootloader by herself, then she has absolutely no business having a modified phone. Handing a modified device to someone who has no idea about what they're doing is a bad idea. The device has root privileges, access to areas that see not normally accessible. This means it's easy top screw up the device if you don't know what you're doing. Also, if something goes wrong she's not gonna know what to do, will probably panic and screw it up even more. Return it to stock.
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Appreciate the concern. This is my wife's phone, and she's handled CM10.2 just fine for the last 6 months. She's informed enough to not do something stupid, but let's me handle rooting and flashing.