Hi
In the earlier model of htc you need s-off to flash custom rom. My U11 is unlocked and s-on, and i am on viper 1.80 rom.
Whats the benefits of s-off.?
Thank you
S-off is for making permanent changes to a device, like flashing unofficial firmware and changing its region etc..
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Hi I have just got a Desire S and its on H Boot 2.00.0002
Now I have looked at this guide- {GUIDE} Root Desire S hboot 2.00.0002 android 2.3.5 the easy way
and i am still un clear as to whether this will S-off the Desire S or is there a better way?
Any pointers for me would be good thanks
Nexus04
Nexus04 said:
Hi I have just got a Desire S and its on H Boot 2.00.0002
Now I have looked at this guide- {GUIDE} Root Desire S hboot 2.00.0002 android 2.3.5 the easy way
and i am still un clear as to whether this will S-off the Desire S or is there a better way?
Any pointers for me would be good thanks
Nexus04
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You need S-OFF if you want to change the hboot/bootloader or the radio. SInce you have the latest versions of both it is not necessary at this moment. In you need to S-OFF by any reason it is possible via downgrading to older version that is supported by Revolutionary.
If you unlock the bootloader with HTCDev.com you will remain S-ON but will have the ability to flash custom Recovery, Kernel or ROMs and rooting as well. So basically you have the freedom to change your system according to your preferences
Hi thanks for the reply,
so it`s not neccessary to S-off to be able to root the phone? I will do some more reading before I take the plunge as I do not want to brick my new phone
Cheers Nexus04
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so it`s not neccessary to S-off to be able to root the phone? ...
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Exactly.
Basically you will need to unlock your hboot at htcdev.com, then flash a custom recovery then
1) flash Superuser to have root or
2) flash a custom ROM, they are all prerooted
amidabuddha said:
Exactly.
Basically you will need to unlock your hboot at htcdev.com, then flash a custom recovery then
1) flash Superuser to have root or
2) flash a custom ROM, they are all prerooted
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What about relocking hboot?
Thanks for your input into this thread by the way, I was led to believe according to the guide section that you must be s-off (therefore downgrade from 2.00.0002) in order to flash custom roms.
dontjudgemekk said:
What about relocking hboot?
Thanks for your input into this thread by the way, I was led to believe according to the guide section that you must be s-off (therefore downgrade from 2.00.0002) in order to flash custom roms.
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AFAK re-locking the bootloader is necessary only when you want to run a RUU (to restore the Stock configuration if needed)
amidabuddha said:
AFAK re-locking the bootloader is necessary only when you want to run a RUU (to restore the Stock configuration if needed)
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Just in case I was to send my device for a warranty fix or such!
Unlocking the bootloader at htcdev will void your warranty.
I am patiently waiting for May 2012 for my warranty to be over and then I will unlock my boot loader..
As said the htcdev unlock void your warranty, it will send the info of your phone to HTC.
You can do the HBOOT downgrade http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331 and use Revolutionary to get S-OFF and if you need the warranty you can use eng hboot and flash a new RUU to get back to stock and S-ON.
amidabuddha said:
You need S-OFF if you want to change the hboot/bootloader or the radio. SInce you have the latest versions of both it is not necessary at this moment. In you need to S-OFF by any reason it is possible via downgrading to older version that is supported by Revolutionary.
If you unlock the bootloader with HTCDev.com you will remain S-ON but will have the ability to flash custom Recovery, Kernel or ROMs and rooting as well. So basically you have the freedom to change your system according to your preferences
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please will someone guide me how to flash custom recovery.
i have s-on, bootloader unlock htcdev and boot h2.00.0002.
i'm new to to desire s , previous hd2 owner,
thank you.
riaan0010 said:
please will someone guide me how to flash custom recovery.
i have s-on, bootloader unlock htcdev and boot h2.00.0002.
i'm new to to desire s , previous hd2 owner,
thank you.
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Check the sticky posts on DesireS forums, you will find all you need
Swyped from my Desire S
Let the ads those who succeeded in HBoot Revolucionary 6.98.1002 S-OFF to get back to Hboot 2.00.0002 S-ON.
Some write to read this post and this post, last but nothing concrete.
Thank you.
Hi there,
I want to install Miui Rom on my Desire S (vodafone branded). I can achieve root
via SuperOneClick, but i have got Hboot 2.00.002 so i can't S-off my device.
Is there any way to install a custom recovery so i can install Miui or different Roms?
I tried to install CWM Recovery via Rom-Manager, it said "successfully installed" but when i boot into Recovery there is just a Smartphone
with a Red Triangle, so no custom recovery at all, i think it's because i don't have S-Off.
So, i only want to install some Roms, so i need a custom Recovery, how can i install it without s-off?
Here are some information about my phone:
HTC Desire S - Vodafone Germany Branded
Android Version 2.3.5
Sense 3.0
Software Number: 2.10.161.3
Baseband Version: 20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M
Build Number 2.10.161.3 CL156318 release-keys
HBoot 2.00.002
Bootloader is UNLOCKED via HTCDev
I Hope you can help me.
All you are achieving is temp root.
You can either unlock your bootloader with HTCdev, then flash a custom recovery or;
Downgraded to an older ROM and then s-off like normal.
Both are well discussed on forum.
And while you can, make goldcase, just in case you need it later.
Now I'm in the following Situation:
I've got S-On , Hboot 2.00.002, BUT Clockworkmod Recovery installed.
I did a Backup, wiped everything and installed the newest MIUI 2.1.20 i think, worked well in cwm, but when I reboot my phone it just stays at the HTC bootscreen.
My bootloader is unlocked via HTCdev.
So i have an unlocked bootloader, Clockwork Recovery but S-On, but custom Roms don't work... is it because of S-On ?
I tried to Downgrade but none of the tutorials worked for me, the problem was:
I pushed the 2 files misc_version and zergRush to /data/local/tmp and did the other adb commands, got (Temp)Root with zergRush and changed the Version to 1.27.405.6 i think, then I downloaded a HTC RUU (i've tried the vodafone UK but i live in Germany and the HTC Europe RUU) so my phone boots into HTC Bootloader but then the RUU Installer says "cannot install RUU because it's the wrong installer " or something like that...
so i don't know how i can downgrade to get S-Off?
you need to change the cid to install other ruus. or use the ruu matching your cid or
downgrade bootloader to the old one so revolutionary is working and s-off the device with revolutionary
I Just want to flash a custom Rom.
BUT Finally i got it!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1257731
AND
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19071114&postcount=37
This is the solution for installing custom roms without downgrading
Yeah you need to flash the boot/kernel afterward when on the 2.00.0002 hboot.
Hey,
i need so send in my Sensation due to various problems (dust under screen, cracking cover etc.)
I'm on Hboot 1.23 S-OFF and a beta version of arhd ics....
Now my question is : when i flash an official rom according to [Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on, will my HBoot version also change ? (1.17 for gb or 1.27 for ICS)
or do i manually have to change the hboot version beforehand ? thanks for your help
riotman said:
Hey,
i need so send in my Sensation due to various problems (dust under screen, cracking cover etc.)
I'm on Hboot 1.23 S-OFF and a beta version of arhd ics....
Now my question is : when i flash an official rom according to [Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on, will my HBoot version also change ? (1.17 for gb or 1.27 for ICS)
or do i manually have to change the hboot version beforehand ? thanks for your help
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Hi,
When you flash an original RUU,it will restore the original ROM,radio,recovery,and firmware.
Just make sure you flash the one appropriate to your region and carrier.
You will still need to restore your CID (if you are SuperCID)
Worked flawlessly, it is back to original state now and on its way to maintenance, thanks a lot for your information
malybru said:
Hi,
When you flash an original RUU,it will restore the original ROM,radio,recovery,and firmware.
Just make sure you flash the one appropriate to your region and carrier.
You will still need to restore your CID (if you are SuperCID)
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I know this post is pretty old but I was wondering were I would be able to find the original Ruu for a USA T-Mobile htc sensation... I'm stuck on 1.23. And I've tried everything to put my phone back to stock but nothing has worked
Tank327 said:
I know this post is pretty old but I was wondering were I would be able to find the original Ruu for a USA T-Mobile htc sensation... I'm stuck on 1.23. And I've tried everything to put my phone back to stock but nothing has worked
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Hi,
Look HERE
Hi guys just want to asked what are the things needed before flashing a stock RUU for our htc one sv?
Example. Do I need to be s-off or bootloader must be lock?
I have htc m8
It's bootloader is unlocked, rooted with custom recovery of twrp
It's working on custom rom : leedroid
But it's s-on
I want to s-off my htc because I can't install any ad blocker while it's off
So is there is a way to Do this .?
First off, having s-on shouldn't prevent you from installing an add blocker. The ones I've seen are either apks which require root or, at most, need to be flashed in a custom recovery which you have.
Also, it's strange to have an unlocked bootloader but s-on. I would suggest running getvar in fastboot and seeing if you really are s-on rather than maybe having a spoofed hboot which only says s-on when it's really s-off.