Can I root... - HTC Sensation

Can I root my HTC sensation without losing any data? And how to that ?
All i want at the end is to flash a custom Rom so practically I need to unlock boot loader with htcdev the flash recovery and then what? Root ? And flash Rom ?
I am kind of lost :S
And I want to know if the htcdev will erase everything on my phone including sdcard? :d
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anonymousss said:
Can I root my HTC sensation without losing any data? And how to that ?
All i want at the end is to flash a custom Rom so practically I need to unlock boot loader with htcdev the flash recovery and then what? Root ? And flash Rom ?
I am kind of lost :S
And I want to know if the htcdev will erase everything on my phone including sdcard? :d
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with htcdev method after unlocking bootloader it will do a factory reset to the device
but your sdcard will be untouched
if you follow the S-OFF procedure first you must backup all your contents in your sdcard because during the procedure(in the moment of the wire trick) it will erase everything in your sdcard

anonymousss said:
Can I root my HTC sensation without losing any data? And how to that ?
All i want at the end is to flash a custom Rom so practically I need to unlock boot loader with htcdev the flash recovery and then what? Root ? And flash Rom ?
I am kind of lost :S
And I want to know if the htcdev will erase everything on my phone including sdcard? :d
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Follow my Guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247319 No need to HTC DEV unlock and no need for anything else just follow the Guide but when running the wire trick use a different ( blank sdcard ) and when you reboot just flash any rom you want but back up your current rom 1st and your done

rzr86 said:
with htcdev method after unlocking bootloader it will do a factory reset to the device
but your sdcard will be untouched
if you follow the S-OFF procedure first you must backup all your contents in your sdcard because during the procedure(in the moment of the wire trick) it will erase everything in your sdcard
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I guess no need to unlock boot loader
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anonymousss said:
I guess no need to unlock boot loader
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yeap it is better to S-OFF

KernelDev101 said:
Follow my Guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2247319 No need to HTC DEV unlock and no need for anything else just follow the Guide but when running the wire trick use a different ( blank sdcard ) and when you reboot just flash any rom you want but back up your current rom 1st and your done
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Can I just root the device then install titanium backup and backup everything on my phone? I mean if I root using your guide, I won't lose any data right?
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anonymousss said:
Can I just root the device then install titanium backup and backup everything on my phone? I mean if I root using your guide, I won't lose any data right?
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My guides for S-OFF not root. I Have PM 'ed you a root package just plug your phone in and run the root.bat MAKE SURE USB DEBUGGING IS ON !!

KernelDev101 said:
My guides for S-OFF not root. I Have PM 'ed you a root package just plug your phone in and run the root.bat MAKE SURE USB DEBUGGING IS ON !!
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But your guide clearly says how to root then s-off :/ I am confused
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KernelDev101 said:
My guides for S-OFF not root. I Have PM 'ed you a root package just plug your phone in and run the root.bat MAKE SURE USB DEBUGGING IS ON !!
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About the file you pm'ed me with, I just run it?
My phone is untouched, I have not unlocked boot loader using htcdev or anything
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anonymousss said:
About the file you pm'ed me with, I just run it?
My phone is untouched, I have not unlocked boot loader using htcdev or anything
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just click the root.bat file and let he thing do what it needs to do. No my guide TEMP roots the phone NOT perm root

KernelDev101 said:
just click the root.bat file and let he thing do what it needs to do. No my guide TEMP roots the phone NOT perm root
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Ooohhh I see
So if I run the root file you sent me I get permanent root? Even If I haven't unlocked my boot loader and I won't lose any data??
Sorry if I am asking so many questions :S
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anonymousss said:
Ooohhh I see
So if I run the root file you sent me I get permanent root? Even If I haven't unlocked my boot loader and I won't lose any data??
Sorry if I am asking so many questions :S
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no the root bat.file is for temp root
and yes you won't lose any data(internal storage not sdcard)

rzr86 said:
no the root bat.file is for temp root
and yes you won't lose any data(internal storage not sdcard)
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Dont say things you know nothing about please its PERM root NOT temp root. i know because i put the .bat together along ith the binary and superuser.apk and busybox so it is PERM root

KernelDev101 said:
Dont say things you know nothing about please its PERM root NOT temp root. i know because i put the .bat together along ith the binary and superuser.apk and busybox so it is PERM root
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Chill guys
Plz confirm one last thing, (just making sure)
No need for the unlock process using HTCDEV when using the file you pm'ed me with, I mean no need for HTCDEV unlock bootloader in order to achieve perma root
Am I right?
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anonymousss said:
Chill guys
Plz confirm one last thing, (just making sure)
No need for the unlock process using HTCDEV when using the file you pm'ed me with, I mean no need for HTCDEV unlock bootloader in order to achieve perma root
Am I right?
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Use the root file i gave you then just go to my guide to gain s-off NO need to use htc dev unlock method at all

KernelDev101 said:
Use the root file i gave you then just go to my guide to gain s-off NO need to use htc dev unlock method at all
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Thank you so much man I will keep you posted
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anonymousss said:
Thank you so much man I will keep you posted
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N.p anytime

KernelDev101 said:
Dont say things you know nothing about please its PERM root NOT temp root. i know because i put the .bat together along ith the binary and superuser.apk and busybox so it is PERM root
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my mistake:good:
don't tell me now that you get pissed off hehe

rzr86 said:
my mistake:good:
don't tell me now that you get pissed off hehe
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what can i say a female can get angry fast

KernelDev101 said:
what can i say a female can get angry fast
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I have 3.33 ics
I go on ? Using the steps we agreed i should follow?
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[Q] Bricked HTC Sensation 4G ?!

Today , i successfully rooted my HTC Sensation 4G, everything was working totally fine, but then I wanted to install and custom ROM , called Super Villain Shensation.
I followed everything like the instructions told me to, but it says that the installation was aborted. and when i want to reboot my phone, it just stays on the white HTC logo screen, and doesnt do anything. I am able to get to the bootloader, but when i try recovery the same thing happens. what do i do !?
First of all, it is not bricked. Moving forward you need to re-download the ROM to make sure it is not a corrupted download, then try to flash again.
In order it would be:
-re download ROM again (I would personally suggest a ginger bread ROM that doesn't require you to flash firmware and such)
-download super wipe
-put them both in your sd card, somewhere where you could find the files
-go into your recovery and flash the super wipe zip (found in the Android Revolution thread)
-flash ROM
-let it boot (it will take about 5 minutes)
-done
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He's thesuper wipe
http://db.tt/ps5JWwBw
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He said he can't get to recovery (-.- )
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Can you get to the bootloader?
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Need tothrow the pg85.img zip on the root of you're sd card then boot into bootloader. Follow on screen instructions.
Sent From Space Using My ICS Flavored Sensation
Go to your bootloader like previous poster said and paste this file in the root of your sd card.
-Press the up volume rocker once you get the prompt to do it
If everything goes the way is suppose to go, you will be able to get into recovery again and flash whatever ROM you like.
This file contains Clockwork recovery
http://db.tt/ht4BPIS8
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Did you superCID? If not, what is your CID, because the file: P58IMG.zip is the firmware package for your device, and it's CID dependent. Get the one you need from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
youssefkiev said:
Did you superCID? If not, what is your CID, because the file: P58IMG.zip is the firmware package for your device, and it's CID dependent. Get the one you need from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
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is there a way to know the cid if we are stuck at boot loader. i have no recovery(backup corrupt). and cant install pg58img.zip....
beartraxx33 said:
is there a way to know the cid if we are stuck at boot loader. i have no recovery(backup corrupt). and cant install pg58img.zip....
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Are you s off?
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Rhiannon224 said:
Are you s off?
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Yes i did every thing right until the cid part. and when i flash the p58img.... wrong cid.
beartraxx33 said:
Yes i did every thing right until the cid part. and when i flash the p58img.... wrong cid.
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In that case you can find it from fastboot.
Code:
fastboot getvar cid
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stringer7 said:
In that case you can find it from fastboot.
Code:
fastboot getvar cid
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Fixed It. used adb fastboot to superCiD and it worked....finally. Thanks for your support guys.
having the same problem with my htc sensation
theshanebennett said:
Today , i successfully rooted my HTC Sensation 4G, everything was working totally fine, but then I wanted to install and custom ROM , called Super Villain Shensation.
I followed everything like the instructions told me to, but it says that the installation was aborted. and when i want to reboot my phone, it just stays on the white HTC logo screen, and doesnt do anything. I am able to get to the bootloader, but when i try recovery the same thing happens. what do i do !?
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i had rooted my htc sensation with s-off....
recently i tried to flash it with cyanogenmod 9 and all i get is the logo....
revolutionary and s-off changed back to pyramid and s-on...
i'm able to get to bootloader and recovery but still the phone is not getting rebooted..
help me out guys!!!!
cheers!!!!
rockinrraj said:
i had rooted my htc sensation with s-off....
recently i tried to flash it with cyanogenmod 9 and all i get is the logo....
revolutionary and s-off changed back to pyramid and s-on...
i'm able to get to bootloader and recovery but still the phone is not getting rebooted..
help me out guys!!!!
cheers!!!!
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Format all partitions and reflash CM9
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rtorres422 said:
Format all partitions and reflash CM9
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I formatted all the partitions but i'm unable to flash CM9 as the security flag is ON now..
S-ON. still not able to S-OFF.. i have tried all the methods posted in xda forums.. ;(
rockinrraj said:
I formatted all the partitions but i'm unable to flash CM9 as the security flag is ON now..
S-ON. still not able to S-OFF.. i have tried all the methods posted in xda forums.. ;(
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HTC_DEV unlock ?
rockinrraj said:
I formatted all the partitions but i'm unable to flash CM9 as the security flag is ON now..
S-ON. still not able to S-OFF.. i have tried all the methods posted in xda forums.. ;(
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What is you hboot if it's 1.18 or below and since you're r now s-on you need to run an ruu for ics that is closes to you stock rom. To upgrade your firmware to an ics compatible firmware. If it's 1.2x then you can htc-dev unlock and if you want s-off use jb then flash 4ext recovery even if your just htc-dev unlock. If your just htc-dev unlocked in 4ext enable smart flash. Now your good to go!
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unlocked.. yes!!
ganeshp said:
HTC_DEV unlock ?
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yeah dude.. its unlocked.
rockinrraj said:
yeah dude.. its unlocked.
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Post the complete bootloader details here
Then I can suggest you better and precise
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[Q] Need Help - Xe (ICS) bootloader says S-OFF but superuser says not rooted

Hi
I have a sensation xe. I rooted it before upgrading it to ICS (before is GB).
I upgraded it by flashing official ics rom due to I previously installed clockworkmod recovery which stop me from normal way of upgrade.
After upgrade everything's fine, but superuser and clockworkmod gone.
When I install superuser it says binary not found. but I checked my bootloader it says S-OFF.
What should I do?
Android - 4.0.3
Software number - 3.32.401.105
Hboot - 1.27.0000
Radio - 11.22.3504.07_M
Nevermind.
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I don't know what is that, I think not.
I flashed it using RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.32.401.105_R_Radio_11.69.3504.00U_11.22.3504.07_M_release_251961_signed.exe
If you find it locked you have to unlock first with htcdev.com but many user won't recommend it but at this time I think it the only way to unlock the bootloader, install the custom recovery(CWM) and install the superuser(root the phone).
You can get the details on this post.
But I already have it rooted before upgrade. I thought it will remain rooted? coz my bootloader shown S-OFF
OK, you have S-off. I guess you should be able to flash Revolutionary firmware from Boot loader, then use fast boot to flash the recovery, then flash root from the recovery you installed earlier and voila.
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Or, flash a firmware that contains recovery and then flash super user (just make sure its the correct firmware.) (I don't remember exactly where I seen this firmware, but I'm sure I have. Maybe here or somewhere else)
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xegneto said:
But I already have it rooted before upgrade. I thought it will remain rooted? coz my bootloader shown S-OFF
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If you are S-Off you can root it again (because you flashed a RUU you lost root)
1) need to have a custom recovery (CWN or 4EXT). There is a nice tool to instal 4ext recovery HERE or download this PG58IMG. Just put it in your sd card and flash it from bootloader.
2) Then Download and install from custom recovery the Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Done!
kualmente said:
If you are S-Off you can root it again (because you flashed a RUU you lost root)
1) need to have a custom recovery (CWN or 4EXT). There is a nice tool to instal 4ext recovery HERE
2) Download and install from recovery Superuser-3.0.7-efghi-signed.zip
Done!
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By flashing the RUU he lost recovery.
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BurnRubber90 said:
By flashing the RUU he lost recovery.
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In fact I wrote point 1) he needs a custom recovery first
XaQi 101 said:
If you find it locked you have to unlock first with htcdev.com but many user won't recommend it but at this time I think it the only way to unlock the bootloader, install the custom recovery(CWM) and install the superuser(root the phone).
You can get the details on this post.
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They don't recommend it because it doesn't unlock the bootloader completely. Read more and please don't recommend it, it's incorrect. His bootloader is already unlocked, hence he is s off. As already mentioned he needs to root and install Recovery.
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kualmente said:
In fact I wrote point 1) he needs a custom recovery first
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And the app needs root
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BurnRubber90 said:
And the app needs root
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Not if you flash a PG58IMG from bootloader. Done hundreds of times
If you download from Market then yes, you need root.
kualmente said:
Not if you flash a PG58IMG from bootloader. Done hundreds of times
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You got me lol. I'm used to either flashing recovery through fast boot or running revolutionary to get it installed, then switch to 4EXT through the app
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BurnRubber90 said:
You got me lol. I'm used to either flashing recovery through fast boot or running revolutionary to get it installed, then switch to 4EXT through the app
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Correct. By revolutionary you install CWM and then you can switch to 4ext. same as I did but in his case he doesn't need to use Revolutionary because already unlocked and s-Offed (and also because Revolutionary doesn't support Hboot 1.27). He needs just to install a custom recovery by a PG58IMG and superuser to get root again.
If the. Hboot is the issue why not just get an older one, put it in a zip called pjwhatever.zip (not sure I own a wildfire) and then just put into bootloader and flash it. He has s-off like.??
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heavy_metal_man said:
If the. Hboot is the issue why not just get an older one, put it in a zip called pjwhatever.zip (not sure I own a wildfire) and then just put into bootloader and flash it. He has s-off like.??
sent from my android powered beast!
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Hboot has nothing to do. The OP wants just root the phone again after upgrade to ICS.
Also, I think we are hitchhiking the thread with OT postings.
That said, this is my last post here.
For the OP: Follow instructions few posts above and good luck
kualmente said:
Hboot has nothing to do. The OP wants just root the phone again after upgrade to ICS.
Also, I think we are hitchhiking the thread with OT postings.
That said, this is my last post here.
For the OP: Follow instructions few posts above and good luck
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ahh, sorry i misread. i thought the ruu had upgraded the hboot to the htcdev hboot that has the locked unlocked thing. my bad.
Thank you so much for teaching me. I have custom recovery and superuser now in my phone.
but I have 1 more question, what is the ***LOCKED*** means in my bootloader? Is that simlock?
xegneto said:
Thank you so much for teaching me. I have custom recovery and superuser now in my phone.
but I have 1 more question, what is the ***LOCKED*** means in my bootloader? Is that simlock?
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It means you cannot use advanced fastboot commands. You're still s off, don't worry about locked.
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Root and Overclock on a sensation with ics?

Hello Guys!
I've tried to read lot of things in sensation development thread, but i can't understand a thing ..
I have this sensation htc and I upgraded to ics, but I'd like to have the root and overclocking.
I just do not understand what it means hboot, s-boot!
You can please explain to me step by step what should I do?
I managed to understand that the version of bootloader + 1.27 and just .. thanks so much!
I've found this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668276
Can this works?
Wich options i have to use?
Thanks
So you have the factory Ics 4.0 with 3.6 sense?
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So you're still s on and you have the official update correct.
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I'm on ics because i've upgraded with official update..
davibs said:
I'm on ics because i've upgraded with official update..
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YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUTUBE AND FOLLOW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL for soff if I find the link ill Bessie to pm you
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OreoBoyVa said:
YOU SHOULD GO TO YOUTUBE AND FOLLOW THE VIDEO TUTORIAL for soff if I find the link ill Bessie to pm you
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You can do s-off on with ICS 4.03 with the new firmware?
sanvara said:
You can do s-off on with ICS 4.03 with the new firmware?
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I believe this is the automatic way but here is the manual way for s-off on 1.2x http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
Try to root with S On & *locked* using the rooting method in my tool.
I believe Busybox & SU is being installed, but the binaries are not present.
You can try and see if it works for you.
I'm trying to get it to work on S On & *locked* devices.
kgs1992 said:
Try to root with S On & *locked* using the rooting method in my tool.
I believe Busybox & SU is being installed, but the binaries are not present.
You can try and see if it works for you.
I'm trying to get it to work on S On & *locked* devices.
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Mhh..with this i can have error?
I prefer to don't have error but have a custom rom and kernel with root
davibs said:
Mhh..with this i can have error?
I prefer to don't have error but have a custom rom and kernel with root
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The only error is that the file doesn't exist for S On & *locked* users, although I can't confirm if this because this is true I've only heard about this from a couple of users.
The rest of the tool is bug free.
If you want to install a custom ROM then you will have to do either one of the following:
Use HTC Dev Unlock & Stay S On.
S Off without voiding your warranty. and then continue with this tutorial from step 1
Now, for the second method, you can also use my tool.
And frankly, because you are starting from scratch, the tool will make everything easy. Here's the options that you need to select:
First, S Off.
then Install 4EXT Recovery
then Install Firmware
then download your ROM & Install by selecting install ZIP from recovery.
kgs1992 said:
The only error is that the file doesn't exist for S On & *locked* users, although I can't confirm if this because this is true I've only heard about this from a couple of users.
The rest of the tool is bug free.
If you want to install a custom ROM then you will have to do either one of the following:
Use HTC Dev Unlock & Stay S On.
S Off without voiding your warranty. and then continue with this tutorial from step 1
Now, for the second method, you can also use my tool.
And frankly, because you are starting from scratch, the tool will make everything easy. Here's the options that you need to select:
First, S Off.
then Install 4EXT Recovery
then Install Firmware
then download your ROM & Install by selecting install ZIP from recovery.
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I have an error while trying to use S-OFF ( option 2)
When i press 0 at the ask if i hav unlocked the bootloader, the cmd prompt exit and open another prompt with an error, like " Not a valid argument"
davibs said:
I have an error while trying to use S-OFF ( option 2)
When i press 0 at the ask if i hav unlocked the bootloader, the cmd prompt exit and open another prompt with an error, like " Not a valid argument"
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I'm sorry, I guess the filename I used was wrong.
Please replace the menu file with this one from this zip.
kgs1992 said:
I'm sorry, I guess the filename I used was wrong.
Please replace the menu file with this one from this zip.
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Can't i install other rom or root without s-off? ( i have unlocked bootloader)
Ok, i've unlocked bootloader with htc dev and now root.
Can now install Ext recovery withou S-Off?
So, now?
davibs said:
Ok, i've unlocked bootloader with htc dev and now root.
Can now install Ext recovery withou S-Off?
So, now?
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Yes, once you are HTC Dev unlocked, you can. If you can't install the recovery, new version of the tool in a few minutes, which will make it possible.
kgs1992 said:
Yes, once you are HTC Dev unlocked, you can. If you can't install the recovery, new version of the tool in a few minutes, which will make it possible.
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So i will wait, thanks
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I was in your state as well. I was trying to see wait whether Revolutionary.io would produce a newer version for the HBOOT 1.27. But I got tired of waiting and just went on to use other methods. In the beginning, it's a bit confusing. It took me a while to understand everything. But once you follow the steps, everything should become more simple.
A problem that I encounter was install 4EXT Recovery. I couldn't install it at first. I just install Clockwork's Recovery and flashed the ROM I picked. Then I went ahead and downloaded the apk for the 4EXT Recovery and install it from there. It was troublesome in the beginning, but it was well worth it.
My suggestion is that you should do HTC Dev Unlock first. Then S-OFF.
silverboi17 said:
I was in your state as well. I was trying to see wait whether Revolutionary.io would produce a newer version for the HBOOT 1.27. But I got tired of waiting and just went on to use other methods. In the beginning, it's a bit confusing. It took me a while to understand everything. But once you follow the steps, everything should become more simple.
A problem that I encounter was install 4EXT Recovery. I couldn't install it at first. I just install Clockwork's Recovery and flashed the ROM I picked. Then I went ahead and downloaded the apk for the 4EXT Recovery and install it from there. It was troublesome in the beginning, but it was well worth it.
My suggestion is that you should do HTC Dev Unlock first. Then S-OFF.
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But i wanma stay s on, i don't wanna try wire trick.
How can i install recovery with s on?
Bootloader os unlocked from htc dev, phone is rooted.
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davibs said:
But i wanma stay s on, i don't wanna try wire trick.
How can i install recovery with s on?
Bootloader is unlocked from htc dev, phone is rooted.
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davibs said:
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The tool has been updated.
Use the normal method first. (The new method is now the normal method)

[Q] Downgrading hboot 2.02.0002

I've sent my DS off for warranty, and it was returned with the new ics update installed on it. I immediately found out that the method i used to downgrade it from hboot 2.00 to 0.98(zergRUsh/tacoroot) wasn't working anymore. Are there any alternatives to unlocking the bootloader with htcdev, rooting and then going thru the whole downgrading procedures? Are there any other temproot exploits or are them under development?
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636&highlight=down+grading+hboot
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919&highlight=down+grading+hboot
Have tried both, but one needs tacoroot (not working on ics) and the other needs to be htcdev unlocked. Any other alternatives?
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I don't think there are any alternatives for hboot 2.02.xxx.
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teadrinker said:
I don't think there are any alternatives for hboot 2.02.xxx.
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Ok thx im going to root with htcdev and then downgrade for true s off.
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Trouble getting htc dev unlocked
I've submitted the unlocking request on htcdev, and was sent the unlock_code.bin file. The trouble is I can't get it flashed thru fastboot.
I type
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
and it stucks on sending 'unlocktoken'. The bootloader does something, as to reboot it I have to close the command prompt, reopen it and type fastboot reboot-bootloader and it rebbots just fine.
I tried several times, but without luck. What can I do?
Anyone?
totalnoob34 said:
I've submitted the unlocking request on htcdev, and was sent the unlock_code.bin file. The trouble is I can't get it flashed thru fastboot.
I type
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
and it stucks on sending 'unlocktoken'. The bootloader does something, as to reboot it I have to close the command prompt, reopen it and type fastboot reboot-bootloader and it rebbots just fine.
I tried several times, but without luck. What can I do?
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Have you installed the latest HTC-USB drivers on your PC?
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have you tried this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919
HypnoCondor said:
Have you installed the latest HTC-USB drivers on your PC?
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have you tried this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919
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Thx was the guide i am fpllowing, but i cant get my bootloader unlocked
I have successfully downgraded my iphone once, and cpmmands work. Should i update them?
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what have your iphone to do with a desire s?
HypnoCondor said:
what have your iphone to do with a desire s?
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Sorry, typo
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Maybe you can try to flash a eng hboot from your SD card on your phone.
You also need a resent version of busybox
Shut down your phone and pull the battery and wait 5 minuter before you put
your battery back. In the mean time install the lastest HTC-USB drivers on you computer.
Start your device in bootloader mode and plug it in to your computer.
You now got bootloader-usb. Now flash your Unlock_code.bin.
"fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin"
Boot your phone in recovery
Make a nandroid backup of your ROM, reboot your phone
To make a backup of the hboot by entering this:
1) open terminal on your phone
2) su
3) dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
download a eng hboot.img and copy it to the SDcard/
1) open terminal on your phone
2) su
3) dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
4) close the therminal
reboot in bootloader an see witch version of bootloader you got
If it has workt go to recovery and do a factory resset, reset dalvik and install a new rom and reboot
It works for me because my phone has revolutionary root but you can give it a try because I have not
found anyone has done this with HTC-dev, I also got no experience with HTC-dev.
Good luck ( I'm not responsible for any damage on your device )
HypnoCondor said:
Maybe you can try to flash a eng hboot from your SD card on your phone.
You also need a resent version of busybox
Shut down your phone and pull the battery and wait 5 minuter before you put
your battery back. In the mean time install the lastest HTC-USB drivers on you computer.
Start your device in bootloader mode and plug it in to your computer.
You now got bootloader-usb. Now flash your Unlock_code.bin.
"fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin"
Boot your phone in recovery
Make a nandroid backup of your ROM, reboot your phone
To make a backup of the hboot by entering this:
1) open terminal on your phone
2) su
3) dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
download a eng hboot.img and copy it to the SDcard/
1) open terminal on your phone
2) su
3) dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
4) close the therminal
reboot in bootloader an see witch version of bootloader you got
If it has workt go to recovery and do a factory resset, reset dalvik and install a new rom and reboot
It works for me because my phone has revolutionary root but you can give it a try because I have not
found anyone has done this with HTC-dev, I also got no experience with HTC-dev.
Good luck ( I'm not responsible for any damage on your device )
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Thx man, which hboot version should i flash?
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totalnoob34 said:
Thx man, which hboot version should i flash?
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How about looking in the Index Thread?
I only found the 0.98 hboot, can i flash it over the 2.02 one?
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totalnoob34 said:
I only found the 0.98 hboot, can i flash it over the 2.02 one?
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From that page I gave you the link to there should be all the information you need to read and understand what/how to do and why.
Don't expect people to spoon-feed you the answers as you need to learn or you will simply screw your phone up and then start blaming everyone else on XDA for it.
SimonTS said:
From that page I gave you the link to there should be all the information you need to read and understand what/how to do and why.
Don't expect people to spoon-feed you the answers as you need to learn or you will simply screw your phone up and then start blaming everyone else on XDA for it.
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I dont wanna be spoon-fed, I only ask what I don't understand, and was unable to find anywhere.
Can somebody answer me please?
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totalnoob34 said:
I dont wanna be spoon-fed, I only ask what I don't understand, and was unable to find anywhere.
Can somebody answer me please?
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You have to browse all threads to find which way to Root or S-OFF your DS, that's what I've done before deciding to S-OFF my DS.
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miwanr said:
You have to browse all threads to find which way to Root or S-OFF your DS, that's what I've done before deciding to S-OFF my DS.
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You dont understand bro. I know what s off is, and how to achieve it. I have done it several times on different devices. I am totally aware of the risk of bricking my device.
I just need a bit of clarification about flashing the hboot. Which one can I flash over the 2.02?
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totalnoob34 said:
You dont understand bro. I know what s off is, and how to achieve it. I have done it several times on different devices. I am totally aware of the risk of bricking my device.
I just need a bit of clarification about flashing the hboot. Which one can I flash over the 2.02?
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Please open this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1938615
My DS was from hboot 2.02 by latest ICS RUU by hTC. In above link is what I've done to get S-OFF. Hope it may help
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Help with root

While I've followed many guides in attempt to assist my friend in rooting his inspire, I've come across an issue upon using the AAHK...my problem occurs during the step one process and asks me if id like to download the ruu, I click yes, and it tells me I cannot do so and asks again if I want to download it...so I'm not sure what is wrong...but I cannot use the AAHK properly...? I did do the HTC bootloader unlock then relock steps I've read about...not rooting it seems to be the issue as the cmd window seems to be trying to reach a website in which it cannot?
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AAHK is retired and unsupported. The server hosting the files it needs to download is no longer running.
Is there any other way to root this phone?
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Unlock the bootloader, fastboot flash a recovery, and flash a custom ROM. You will also need to flash the boot.img from fastboot; instructions in my sig.
Need a solution.
Hey guys I just wanna know that my htc inspire 4g is rooted but not s-off.
Can anyone tell me can I flash in roms now?
rafayahmed said:
Hey guys I just wanna know that my htc inspire 4g is rooted but not s-off.
Can anyone tell me can I flash in roms now?
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How's it rooted? Do u mean unlocked? If so, just flash a recovery and flash a rom
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Rocklee99 said:
How's it rooted? Do u mean unlocked? If so, just flash a recovery and flash a rom
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Well actually I got it done by my friend but busybox says my phone is rooted.
When I boot into hboot it says
***RELOCKED***
ACE PVE SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.10.04.03_M
eMMC-boot
You need to re-unlock to flash ROMs.
help, how to root now that the hack kit is gone
bananagranola said:
Unlock the bootloader, fastboot flash a recovery, and flash a custom ROM. You will also need to flash the boot.img from fastboot; instructions in my sig.
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How do you do these things? Where can I find instructions? I am a noob with Androids.
jeffmelton said:
How do you do these things? Where can I find instructions? I am a noob with Androids.
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Read this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1824379
and this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30020025&postcount=7

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