Hi everybody,
I decided to install a new ROM on my Desire S, and I thought it would have been easy, according to what I heard about HTC Devices.
At the end i was obliged to open a new thread after several nights spent finding a solution with no results: :crying:
My device has HBoot 2.00.002, Bootloader is Unlocked, and is still S-ON.
I tried following a lot of tutorials and guides, used toolkits and everything I found on this forum, but none of them seems to match my situation.
I still was not able to S-OFF or downgrade my device, and every kind of operation that has a "waiting for device" stage, remains stuck, although the "adb devices" command detects my device.
Can someone be so kind to help me understanding what to do in my specific situation?
Thanks a lot in advance :good:
I did S-OFF yesterday, I flashed old Doubleshot rom, then changed misc version, then flashed oldest RUU, enabled usb debugging and ran revolutionary
441Excelsior said:
I did S-OFF yesterday
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I wish one day i could say that too
if you have waiting for device in revolutionary (even with usb debug on) then kill adb.exe process
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Hi guys,
The day has arrived:
AlphaRevX now includes support for the Desire S (HBOOT 0.98).
Hop on over to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/
We'll use this as a support thread.
This version will also download and flash custom recovery if you want to, after getting S-OFF.
Note: the very first download missed some DLLs for the windows version, that should be included now.
Note2: There have been some reports (on dinc2) that the windows version might not always work like it should. Please report errors with that as descriptive as possible. The linux version should always work like it should.
great news! is there a guide for a noob like me on how to s-off my Desire S using this software? thanks
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Hi there,
I've just tried to S-OFF my european Desire S several times, following the instructions posted for the Incredible S. Alpharevx connects to my phone, reboots to fastboot, waits, reboots to fastboot (again), waits .. then says FAILED.
I wonder if I'm doing something wrong or there's a problem with the windows version as you reported.
Thanks for the effort any way
EDIT: Downloaded the Linux version and it worked. I am now S-OFF
Hi, AlphaRevX didn't work for me on Windows either, but it succeeded on Linux (Ubuntu 11.04). Anyway, thanks a lot for your effort, AlphaRev team
@taipan_snake - Could you please guide me on How To S-OFF it on Linux ? I also have a Ubuntu installed. Thanks !
@badeaioan:
Well basically these are the steps that worked for me:
1. Download the Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Unzip and go into the folder you just downloaded
3. Run the 'android' application within the 'Tools' folder
4. Select 'Available Packages', and select 'Android SDK Platform-tools' and 'Android Compatibility package', and install these.
5. Make sure ADB can see your device by cd-ing into the SDK folder, and then the 'platform-tools' folder, and running './adb devices'. Your device should show up (mine had a string of question marks, but it should work as long as it is there)
6. Download AlphaRevX and get your beta key
7. Run AlphaRevX as root, and follow the instructions, and you should have S-OFF
Hope this helps
Sad windows version under review
-I tried the incredible version(long time ago ),(no SDK used) and it said my phone not suported bla bla, but the fact is that it was detected (with usb debuging on and phone conected in charge only)
one question: Do i need to get temp root for this to work?
Finally !!!!! AlpharevX - a software s-off. This is awesome, for s-on guys for obvious reasons, and for s-off guys too. This is surely gonna increase dovelopment here !!!!!
Thank you for your response.
The problem starts on running AlphaRevX.
When I open gksu and try to open it, nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong ?
@badeaioan:
I just used Terminal, cd-ed into the directory, and ran 'sudo ./alpharevx', and it worked for me...
EDIT: I think I now know what you mean... it's only a command-line app, so it would only run from terminal...
Thank you again. Finally I am S-OFF !!! Thank you AlphaRev X !
Also now S-OFF! thnx to the AlpharevX guys!
also s-off great thanks! Let the rom madness begin.
That's a great news! But question, before I try to S-Off.
Can S-on be restored using RUU after Soffing my device?
I would like to keep some warranty options available after all
/Chie
It's working on my Desire S. Finally S-OFF-ed...
Thank You!
Hi
I am new to linux and i am getting a "waiting for device " message when i try to run the linux version.
I have googled to my wits end but can't work out why it is not detecting my phone.
Can anyone shed some light please??
@jh787:
Hi, have you installed ADB and made sure it can find your device?
great news for all you s-on´ies
hope to see some of you around in my development post for saga lbc mod.
happy rooting, flashing and playing
regards
Hopefully things brings more dev to the htc desire s
Works perfect from Linux (Ubuntu), and so easy too!
If it isn't working, remember you need to have USB debugging on for ADB to find the device.
Help ... Ive noticed several threads here about un-rooting but none Ive found are suitable for my htc,
I need to get my phone un-rooted, here are the details :
CID HTC__001
android 4.0.3
htc sense 3.6
firmware 3.33.401.106
in bootloader the following is showing...
pyramid pvt ship s-on rl
hboot 1.29.0000
Ive tried to use what the following which I thought might be the correct RUU `s
RUU_Pyramid_H3G_UK_1.34.771.1_R_Radio_10.43a.9007.00U_10.51.9007.27_M3_release_197065_signed
RUU_PYRAMID_LE_ICS_35_S_HTC_Europe_3.33.401.106_Radio_11.76A.3504.00U_11.24A.3504.31_M_release_266172_signed
but it goes through the process and finally tells me to get the correct ruu and also security fail & update fail show.
I have also tried to do it by putting the PG58IMG onto the sd card in the phone but it doesnt work.
Ive tried to unroot myself before bothering you guys here but I now term myself a Noob, usually I can sort stuff out myself, but im now stumped,
Please Please can someone point me in the right direction :crying:
Try putting phone into bootloader, then connecting to pc, then run the 3.33.401.106 RUU
Jonny said:
Try putting phone into bootloader, then connecting to pc, then run the 3.33.401.106 RUU
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Thank you for the quick reply, ive just tried it in bootloader mode making sure the fastboot usb is on, ive run the utility but after a few moments i get the following message:
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone,
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
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Thank you for the quick reply, ive just tried it in bootloader mode making sure the fastboot usb is on, ive run the utility but after a few moments i get the following message:
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone,
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again.
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Hi,
Check HERE
many many thanks
malybru said:
Hi,
Check HERE
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Thank you for the link, I decided to uninstall all the adb stuff and reinstall them again, i followed the instructions to the letter and phew everything is now working again, my phone is now unrooted and able to use my sky go again, as you cant watch sky on rooted phones as i found out, many thanks again buddy :good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=31971736&posted=1#post31971736
Hello Someone,
I have tried to root my HTC device but it is not working. I have read and followed many tips and threads on this forum but None seem to work.
I have tried using
HTC_QuickRoot_1.1.13_Release
SuperOneClickv2.2-ShortFuse
revolutionary-0.4pre4
My Device:
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT 2.00.002
RADIO 3822.10.08.04_M
HTC DESIRE S
Android v 2.3.5
Software No: 2.13.61.3
They all run fine but my device is still Unroot and locked S-ON, I tried to S-OFF but still not working.
What I want to do is to Root my device, so I could then expand my Internal Memory and also to improve performance of my device.
Without this, I cannot Install any more application, neither are my current Applications able to update, I always get error warning, Insufficient internal Storage.
Please is there anyone out there that can help me resolve these issues?
Have you tried htc dev unlock method?
when you unlock bootloader, you can flash recovery via fastboot ,
and then superuser and its binaries from your new recovery
Edit: depending on your expearience, you may also try to downgrade by misc_version,
and then s- off via Revolutionary method.....
1. Unlock bootloader at HTC Dev by selecting "All Other Supported Models" from the drop down menu and then follow the instructions.
2. Download SuperOneClick. Ensure USB Debugging is enabled on your phone and hit the "Root" button
Next time read the guides before asking questions.
Also... if you don't have enough internal memory, move your apps to the SD card :|
There is no issue with the methods. This Index Thread has all the listed way to unlock/-soff your phone that have been working for all desire s users here.
I would suggest you to pick a method, read it over and over again, google the meanings and take your time(atleast a day or 2) to root it.
When u encounter an error in any step, goggle it, because you a not the first ask and it is quicker than waiting for people to reply.
Try this. If you have any problems with this guide you can PM me I'll help you.
@oddoneout
I did read the Guides and Read over 12 threads before attempts, They all did not work, I didnt try HTC Dev bcoz its process was a bit confusing and since They said Quick root does it all I thought that was much easier. But thanks anyway.
Topzturvins07 said:
I did read the Guides and Read over 12 threads before attempts, They all did not work, I didnt try HTC Dev bcoz its process was a bit confusing and since They said Quick root does it all I thought that was much easier. But thanks anyway.
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Unlocking your bootloader with HTC Dev is probably the easiest way to root, and it's fairly simple.
Follow each step carefully. If you're getting stuck, post exactly where it is you're having a problem or PM me and I wouldn't mind helping you out.
Hi Guys (and Gals),
I've just registered on the site, after browsing and reading posts for a few days. I'm very much an Android tech-noob but also very keen to learn more as I go along...
Here is my dilemma:
After sending my HTC Sensation XE back and forth to HTC for repair 4 times, I've now lost any faith in them helping me resolve anything. Basically, they sent me a replacement phone (supposedly unlocked) but it is locked (eight digits) to an unknown network and I don't know how to unlock it. After wasting precisely 3 months and many hours on the phone with incompetent HTC technicians, they finally informed me last week that my warranty had just run out, that day, and that they would no longer help me with any problems with the S-XE. Nice - NOT! I was furious.
So, here I am wondering what to do next. I have followed a few threads on this site and tried a couple of unlocking methods [ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1232107 ] but it appears that these methods work only on rooted phones. D'OH!
My phone isn't rooted and is currently showing S-ON. (I *think* i'm learning some lingo, lol).
I rang a couple of local traders, who said they can unlock it for a tidy sum of £15. I'm not sure what these guys do to the phone and whether it is basically the same as rooting my device?
I guess what I'm asking is, does anyone know how I can unlock this phone myself, without rooting it? Alternatively, would rooting be the only option and which method would be the best option.
I already use a HTC One, so I obviously do have a working phone but I am very keen to get this Sensation XE working.
Despite being quite clueless, I'm willing (and curious) to give rooting a go, if it's the only way to resolve my problem. My fears are that I just don't know which method would be best (and simplest), I'm worried about 'bricking it' and I don't know how to flash a ROM.
After reading some threads here, I have determined how to fastboot (?) my phone and have found the specs, as follows:
***LOCKED***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 1.29.0000
eMMC-boot
Mar 2 2012
Current software info:
Android version: 4.0.3
HTC Sense version 3.6
Anyone have any sensible ideas? If anyone can help, I'd be very grateful. Oh, and apologies if I've posted this in the wrong 'section'. Many thanks in advance.
Regards: Undercrackers.
if you want to unlock your device to any network then you have to do this first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
after S-OFF in the thread you mentioned go to page 54 in see post #531 on how to unlock it
rzr86 said:
if you want to unlock your device to any network then you have to do this first
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631
after S-OFF in the thread you mentioned go to page 54 in see post #531 on how to unlock it
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Hi, rzr86, thanks for the info.
I downloaded the latest controlbear, ice cream sandwich from http://unlimited.io/jb_pyramidlocked.htm
I followed the instructions from http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm as far as I could.
I plugged in my USB and managed to run temp_root.bat with no problems but, I ran into problems with the ControlBear instructions and folder.
I'm guessing my phone is 'Stock RUU' but unsure what this is.
I'm not 'HTC Dev Unlocked', as the prerequisite states, but it says in the thread [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631] that I don't need to be so I'm now confused.
Another point of reference is that there is no ControlBear.exe file to run, in the ice cream sandwich downloaded zip folder.
It contains just a ControlBear [non exe] file, alongside adb, fastboot, MD5SUM and a jb_hboot rar/zip file.
I'm not sure if anything is missing?
Excuse my ignorance here.
The instructions say:
8. cd into the folder where you extracted and run the following cmd:
Note: This cmd returns a blank new line if you have done it correctly.
chmod 755 ControlBear adb fastboot
9. Run ControlBear from terminal - sudo ./ControlBear
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This is where everything fails me, I have no idea how to do this - at all, so I ran temp_root_remove and set my phone back to how it was before I started.
Undercrackers said:
Hi, rzr86, thanks for the info.
I downloaded the latest controlbear, ice cream sandwich from http://unlimited.io/jb_pyramidlocked.htm
I followed the instructions from http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm as far as I could.
I plugged in my USB and managed to run temp_root.bat with no problems but, I ran into problems with the ControlBear instructions and folder.
I'm guessing my phone is 'Stock RUU' but unsure what this is.
I'm not 'HTC Dev Unlocked', as the prerequisite states, but it says in the thread [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1661631] that I don't need to be so I'm now confused.
Another point of reference is that there is no ControlBear.exe file to run, in the ice cream sandwich downloaded zip folder.
It contains just a ControlBear [non exe] file, alongside adb, fastboot, MD5SUM and a jb_hboot rar/zip file.
I'm not sure if anything is missing?
Excuse my ignorance here.
The instructions say:
This is where everything fails me, I have no idea how to do this - at all, so I ran temp_root_remove and set my phone back to how it was before I started.
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actually from the S-OFF thread request the windows version of the tool
someone will pm you
So there are many tutorials out there for obtaining S-OFF for the HTC ONE S for all kinds of HBOOTS. But what about those of us with the newest model and HBOOT 2.15 and so on? Well it's been solved after months of trying.
1) First thing you're going to need is an appropriate RUU for your device. Mine is "RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_TMOUS_3.14.531.11_Radio_1.13.50.05.31_10.30.50.08L_release_309489_signed_ICS_2"
There is a thread for obtaining the proper RUU and how to distinguish which one you need. If you're here, you probably already have the appropriate RUU.
2) Second, youre going to need THE CORRECT VERSION of Moonshine. If your device is like mine, it will look like this: HTC One S T-MOB Windows 3.14.531.11 moonshine_ville_3.14.531.11.zip. If you have a different ROM version, get that one. Same goes for the carrier. Use your RUU name for a cheat sheet if you have to. Note the similarities??
3) Probably one of the most important steps is making sure that you have FASTBOOT AND ADB both installed and running AND detecting your device!!! I can not stress enough how important these are! Without them, you're gonna have a bad time. MAKE SURE USB DEBUGGING IS ON AT ALL TIMES! Snoop05 made a fantastic tool called 15 SECONDS ADB INSTALLER 1.1. Here's the link for that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
Follow his instructions in the OP for a how to if you run into a problem, which you shouldn't if you can read.
Use the terminal command " adb devices " and you should get something like this
C:\Users\C***********\Desktop>adb devices
List of devices attached
HT26TW407378 device
This means your phone is being recognized as an adb device, which is fantastic! If not, try disabling and re-enabling USB DEBUGGING.
Boot into BOOTLOADER and go back to your command prompt and enter " fastboot devices ". You should get a reply that looks something like this:
C:\Users\C***********\Desktop>fastboot devices
HT26TW407378 fastboot
CONGRATULATIONS, you're almost there!
4) Once you have ADB and FASTBOOT both running properly, it is ALMOST time to run your RUU. First we have to relock our BOOTLOADER! It is very simple. Go into your Bootloader and make sure you have FASTBOOT USB on your screen. Once you see that, open a command terminal on your PC where fastboot is located, or anywhere if you used the 15 file I have above, as it makes sets fastboot machine wide! (exciting, huh?) In the command window type in " fastboot oem lock ". Now your bootloader is relocked and you are ready to run the RUU.
Run the RUU and allow it to finish. Reboot your device. HERE IS WHERE STUFF CHANGES!! Other people would have you ROOT. All you need to do is this:
-RE-ENABLE USB debugging and set your screen to NEVER TURN OFF. Trust me, you want this for now.
-Unlock your BOOTLOADER again
-DO NOT root
-DO NOT install SU or busybox
-DO NOT flash a custom recovery
-ONLY RUN MOONSHINE, follow the prompts, answer Yes twice and let it do its magic. My phone took 4 tries to get it done, but it worked!
If you followed my instruction to the T you should be moonshine S-OFF. Your device will be turned off when it finishes. Reboot your phone into Bootloader and profit, because you are S-OFF!
>My phone took 4 tries to get it done, but it worked!
What do you mean by this? You had to run the moonshine 4 times before it worked? Why would this be?
Misconception, sorry pal
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>My phone took 4 tries to get it done, but it worked!
What do you mean by this? You had to run the moonshine 4 times before it worked? Why would this be?
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Allow me to clarify.
When Moonshine is running it sends your phone into bootloader and restarts the phone.
After it checked to see that ADB and fastboot were working properly, it started doing that.
It went into fastboot to adb to fastboot to adb and had a running line of "moonshining<1,2,3,4>.........." after each time.
It did this four times before moonshine actually gained S-OFF.
It went something like this:
Waiting for device..........................................................................
Device found
Moonshining<1>.........................................................
Moonshining<2>..................................................
Moonshining<3>...........................................
Moonshining<4>......................................
Waiting for ADB Device
Waiting for device
Powering off device. Unplug and reboot device (or something of that nature)
Hope you enjoyed the moonshine.
Keep in mind this is off of my memory of what the terminal said. I did NOT have to restart moonshine 4 times. I ran it once, and was done.
It took about 10-15 minutes all together.
What do I need to know about RUU to use Moonshine
Thanks for this tutorial. I have had a million problems trying to get S-Off but I'm hopeful that your technique will work since it seems like we both have the One S from Tmobile.
Can you please point me to some info about RUU? I've heard of them but not sure exactly what they are. If you have a link to a good tutorial it would be much appreciated.
p.s. Here is the link to my current thread documenting my difficulties getting s-off: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658650
fonnae said:
Thanks for this tutorial. I have had a million problems trying to get S-Off but I'm hopeful that your technique will work since it seems like we both have the One S from Tmobile.
Can you please point me to some info about RUU? I've heard of them but not sure exactly what they are. If you have a link to a good tutorial it would be much appreciated.
p.s. Here is the link to my current thread documenting my difficulties getting s-off: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658650
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An RUU (recovery update utility, I believe) can be used to upgrade your device OR (in our case) return your phone to stock. There is a sticky in the development area that has a page with an RUU repository. That page should tell our exactly how to match the correct RUU with your phone. I'm sorry I don't have the link handy, I'm not on my laptop right meow.
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Thanks. Just a couple more quick questions. After I do moonshine:
Will I be root?
Can I simply flash cwm recovery and then restore my current nandroid backup?
fonnae said:
Thanks. Just a couple more quick questions. After I do moonshine:
Will I be root?
Can I simply flash cwm recovery and then restore my current nandroid backup?
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You should be able to! Right after I moonshined, I went right into flashing a recovery and then flashed my ROM. It was so exciting not having to boot into bootloader and the use fastboot to flash the kernel. It was instantaneous!
Flash a recovery (I've noted having trouble with old recoveries meow)
Restore your nandroid and report back here?
I'm sure there will be another user with your question. I'll add it to the OP if all goes well. And it should go perfectly. The recovery should fix root, it'll ask you before you reboot the device.
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