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Asian Incredible S S-OFF but I can't flash ROM (OTA/CWM) -> assert failed

Hey Guys,
i have quite a serious issue with my HTC Incredible S i bought in Thailand.
As it was S-On, I first went for a XTC-Clip. The mobile had hboot 1.13.***
As XTC Clip offered only hboot 1.09, i simply chose that one and my phone was S-OFF a few minutes later. Everything ok.
As a second step, i installed CWM 4.0.0.4 to make a snapshot of my current system.
Since the mobile is still running stock 2.2, i tried to do an OTA upgrade from HTC.
Much to my suprise this upgrade failed (wrong model id). I then downloaded a custom ROM from XDA (Virtuous Unity 1.27.0 Sense 3.0) and tried to flash it via CWM. The installer stopped then with a cryptic error message (pls. see enclosed picture).
I suspect XTC Clip changed/replaced parts of my hboot and thus the phone has a wrong ID which prevents me from installing any new ROM or upgrades.
So i did some research and thought, that Alpharev-X could solve the problem
I ran the tool (beta2) and everything went smooth. But the problem with the model ID still persists
I checked my hboot, which gives me the following details:
AlphaRev
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.13.1002
RADIO-38.02.01.11_M
eMMC-boot
Does anyone of you has an idea how to "unlock" my phone so that i can flash the ROMs of this great community?
Thank you very much in advance for any help!
Best regards,
H.

hegemonie said:
Hey Guys,
i have quite a serious issue with my HTC Incredible S i bought in Thailand.
As it was S-On, I first went for a XTC-Clip. The mobile had hboot 1.13.***
As XTC Clip offered only hboot 1.09, i simply chose that one and my phone was S-OFF a few minutes later. Everything ok.
As a second step, i installed CWM 4.0.0.4 to make a snapshot of my current system.
Since the mobile is still running stock 2.2, i tried to do an OTA upgrade from HTC.
Much to my suprise this upgrade failed (wrong model id). I then downloaded a custom ROM from XDA (Virtuous Unity 1.27.0 Sense 3.0) and tried to flash it via CWM. The installer stopped then with a cryptic error message (pls. see enclosed picture).
I suspect XTC Clip changed/replaced parts of my hboot and thus the phone has a wrong ID which prevents me from installing any new ROM or upgrades.
So i did some research and thought, that Alpharev-X could solve the problem
I ran the tool (beta2) and everything went smooth. But the problem with the model ID still persists
I checked my hboot, which gives me the following details:
AlphaRev
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.13.1002
RADIO-38.02.01.11_M
eMMC-boot
Does anyone of you has an idea how to "unlock" my phone so that i can flash the ROMs of this great community?
Thank you very much in advance for any help!
Best regards,
H.
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Rest assured, your phone is unlocked and has security turned off so that you can flash custom ROMs. I can only assume that you must have a IncS model 710d. At some point during the IncS international releases, the internal model switched from "incs" to "vivo". The ROM you are trying to install is looking for "incs", not "vivo". I would suggest you try another one of the custom ROMs and see if they will install.

tpbklake said:
Rest assured, your phone is unlocked and has security turned off so that you can flash custom ROMs. I can only assume that you must have a IncS model 710d. At some point during the IncS international releases, the internal model switched from "incs" to "vivo". The ROM you are trying to install is looking for "incs", not "vivo". I would suggest you try another one of the custom ROMs and see if they will install.
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ok, i will give it a try. but does this also explain why i cannot install the official 2.3.3 over the air upgrade of HTC? my phone tells me that the upgrade is available but fails to install the downloaded package

hegemonie said:
ok, i will give it a try. but does this also explain why i cannot install the official 2.3.3 over the air upgrade of HTC? my phone tells me that the upgrade is available but fails to install the downloaded package
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No, the OTA update is failing because you have ClockworkMod recovery installed. OTA updates require that the original HTC recovery be in place.

hello,
i could finally install the MIU ROM for the IncS and from there successfully upgrade to the Virtuous ROM v1.29.
Again many thanks for your help!
H.

[Guide] Upgrad old hboot revolutonary s-off to new hboot 2.00.0000 s-off

HOWTO Upgrad old hboot s-off to new hboot 2.00.0000 s-off (7.00.1000 upgraded to be installed on revolutonary s-off 6.xxxxx)
1. download to your sd-card this file xttp://rghost.ru/34060371
2. Then reboot into bootloader - phone will install PG32IMG.zip by itself
3. Now you can install the stock firmware 3.08.405.3 (RUU or OTA), s-off
for downgrade use old eng s-off xttp://rghost.ru/34168821
or
use adb:
adb devices
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot bootloader
You can flash any hboot

Any references? I want to know how it works.

proof link
xttp://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=233230&view=findpost&p=10239449
xttp://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=233230&view=findpost&p=10241062
xttp://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=233230&view=findpost&p=10241559
no space at the end of

What will it show after installing this HBOOT? CID will be changed to SuperCID? ENG S-OFF or SHIP S-OFF?
(Sorry about I have many questions to ask. I also want to test but I relocked my boot loader.)

CID no changed , SHIP S-OFF based on revolutionary
set to revolutionary s-off 6.13 etc or eng-hboot

Ralzune said:
A little noob question, How do I go back to the S-ON? And how do I flash the CWM?
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Yes these are vary obvious noob questions and the answers to both of these can be found in this forum by using the search functionality. Flashing CWM or EXT4 is the whole basis for customizing your IncS, so my suggestion to you is search, read and research to learn how to do.

is there and what is the advantage of updating old HBOOT (S-OFF) to new HBOOT (S-OFF)

You should flash the hboot back to ENG S-off if you want to go back to S-ON

For me it worked... thanks

I have updated the phone with the last firmware revision.
Now I have android 2.3.5 and sense 3.0.
Of course, hbtoot 2.0x too and the phone is s-on.
Now, what I have to do for Root my phone (set s-off and install clockwork mod)?
Inviato dal mio HTC Desire usando Tapatalk

FreeWolF80 said:
I have updated the phone with the last firmware revision.
Now I have android 2.3.5 and sense 3.0.
Of course, hbtoot 2.0x too and the phone is s-on.
Now, what I have to do for Root my phone (set s-off and install clockwork mod)?
Inviato dal mio HTC Desire usando Tapatalk
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You won't be able to gain true S-OFF (as shown on the HBOOT screen), but you can unlock the bootloader by using the procedure at HTCDEV.com and then you can install ClockworkMod recovery and flash su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip to root the ROM.

FreeWolF80, you can unlock the bootloader, downgrade to old hboot, s-off revolutionary and upgrade to 3.08.405.3

Superuser: http://goo-inside.me/superuser/Superuser-3.0.7-efgh-signed.zip
Clockworkmod: http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
P.S. The clockworkmod for above ^^, must flash through fastboot.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App

I'm running VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL HBOOT-6.13.1002 (dated 1 april 2011) with rom ARHD 2.1.1, for what reasons should I upgrade to HBOOT-7.00.1000 (dated 1 november 2011)?
Are there advantages, like it will be possible easier to go back S-ON for warranty reasons?

Inferi0r , this hboot for stock 3.08.405.3

So we have only an advantage if we are still on one of the newest stock roms?

I'm curious to know too, following on from Inferi0r's question. If I'm running a custom ROM already, does this mean there's no benefit with a newer HBOOT?

tangcla said:
I'm curious to know too, following on from Inferi0r's question. If I'm running a custom ROM already, does this mean there's no benefit with a newer HBOOT?
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Actually there are not really benefit from newer hboot..just it will be harder to s-off only..if you are running custom rom already,then it is good enough.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using Tapatalk

tangcla said:
I'm curious to know too, following on from Inferi0r's question. If I'm running a custom ROM already, does this mean there's no benefit with a newer HBOOT?
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Trust me... Makes things worse... I can't even flash splash images now... Says permission denied even after htc's bootloader unlock... Only pg32img.zips work... Gonna flash enghboot again soon
Sent from my Incredible S using XDA App

@Knightrocker: let me know if the flash was succesfull. I can´t get rid of the modified hboot. I´ve tried to flash different hboots even via fastboot but did not succeed. Using fastboot it says that hboot flash is bypassed and does nothing. Also PG32IMG.zip tries failed by me.
If you succeed please share the PG32IMG.zip file with me. Thanks
Edit: After playing with ADB I did it. Sorry for bothering you with my trouble

6.13.1002 hboot users post here

If you don't want to upgrade your HBOOT to blackrose 2.0 or 2.0.2 post here so the developers know who to support for the Sense 3.6/4.0 roms they release.
I can also try to help you, I am also on 6.13.1002 and don't intend to change it.

kaijura said:
If you don't want to upgrade your HBOOT to blackrose 2.0 or 2.0.2 post here so the developers know who to support for the Sense 3.6/4.0 roms they release.
I can also try to help you, I am also on 6.13.1002 and don't intend to change it.
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Im using the same hboot. However I may upgrade if you can still go back to S-ON with this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359555

incrediblealex said:
Im using the same hboot. However I may upgrade if you can still go back to S-ON with this method? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1359555
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I think that was made with an old hboot in mind, before HTC started 2.0 bootloaders and the lib partition. You could try it, but I don't know any effects.
As the time it stands from my knowledge reading around here, once you go 2.0+ you can't go back down unless you go to htc-dev and unlock thus putting your phone's imei in their database

kaijura said:
I think that was made with an old hboot in mind, before HTC started 2.0 bootloaders and the lib partition. You could try it, but I don't know any effects.
As the time it stands from my knowledge reading around here, once you go 2.0+ you can't go back down unless you go to htc-dev and unlock thus putting your phone's imei in their database
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OK, have you seen the tool made by NonverBose? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
it allows you to downgrade the hboot but not sure if it works with the new hboot or how the S-on method works with blackrose.

6.13.1002 here.
Sent from my Incredible S using xda premium

Htc-phones posted this not sure if helpful
PERSONALLY I ALREADY KNOW THE REASON IT WONT BOOT WITH OLD HBOOT.
it goes like this.
If you want to support older Hboots it's really quite easy:
- on the installer script of your rom do not try to mount the /system/lib partition as it does not exist
- on the ramdisk, init.saga.rc, just take out the line that is mounting the partition, or at the very least, take out the "wait for mount" statement, that blocks until the partition is mounted, and that's what's causing the boot to fail.
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incrediblealex said:
OK, have you seen the tool made by NonverBose? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
it allows you to downgrade the hboot but not sure if it works with the new hboot or how the S-on method works with blackrose.
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That's the thread where I saw you can downgrade from 2.0+ if you go to htcdev and unlock first. There is no known method to stay s-off and downgrade without going to HTC dev, as I understand it.

itsbeertimenow said:
Htc-phones posted this not sure if helpful
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Yeah, I have a sense 3.6 rom stock made from the RUU and it's booting and working fine, even after partition format etc.
I don't know if he can make it work since he doesn't have a vivo to test with, but he is doing sense 4.0.
Normally I don't like sense, but this is just a side project to get this working with the rev hboot.

kaijura said:
That's the thread where I saw you can downgrade from 2.0+ if you go to htcdev and unlock first. There is no known method to stay s-off and downgrade without going to HTC dev, as I understand it.
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I think it uses tacoroot. I downgraded before from 2.00 to 1.13 to use revolutionary without unlocking at htcdev

incrediblealex said:
I think it uses tacoroot. I downgraded before from 2.00 to 1.13 to use revolutionary without unlocking at htcdev
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Can you list your steps? for those who want to try it, we need a confirmed working method

kaijura said:
Can you list your steps? for those who want to try it, we need a confirmed working method
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I'm here with 6.13.1002 as well, and I would prefer to stay with that Hboot...
BTW kaijura I came from hboot 2.0 without passing by htc-dev, I just run nonverbose's tool...
Originally that tool used hellion bug or something similar but now uses tacoroot and work for sure with hboot 2.0 ( personally tested) not sure about 2.02.
The step are simple: just extrat the tool and answer the question...
If I recall corretly: downgrade, I don't have htc-dev unlock phone, I want to create a goldcard and that's it!
The script does all, u have only to reboot the phone and tell him when is rebooted!

Interesting, thanks for the share. I will read into it on the tacoroot.
Here is a link for stock HTC Sense 3.6 ICS 4.0.4 from the Chinese RUU. It's not based on Niks' or Lost prophet's rom. I just made it so it's working for 6.13.1002 hboot for anyone who wants to test it to try it out instead of waiting.
I don't intend to develop this rom or add features to it. It's just a test rom to see if it works and if you want to see what sense 3.6 is like without having to upgrade hboot.
STOCK CHINESE RUU WORKING FOR HBOOT 6.13.1002:
some bugs I've noticed:
- No play store, this may be due to related with CN region as they don't have google services (gmail, youtube, etc). Need to figure if it's APK related or something else.
- SU isn't loaded in yet. I'll have to look later what's wrong.
- Wifi MIGHT or MIGHT NOT work. It seems to be a regional issue and I need SU to install wifixmanager to test it.
- don't know what else, I didn't use it very long.
Rest of everything should be working. Mobile data, camera/camcorder, gmail, youtube, browser. Like I said, it's just a test rom so you know what sense 3.6 is like when the official one is ready.
http://www.4shared.com/zip/3Wy-g_WB/NoSU_noStore_Wifimaybe_rom.html

kaijura, first yes its correct that with the newish tacoroot exploit we no longer need to unlock via htcdev (thanks for pointing this out guys).
Secondly I have successfully swapped from revolutionary hboot to blackrose 2.02 and then back to revolutionary, no PC connection required. Here's the steps I took (and that others may at their own risk )
Make sure you have a nandroid or rom you wish to install. I know I shouldn't have to tell most people this so late in the game but anythings possible.
Download blackrose and extract hboot_blackrose.img to your sdcard root. Its not necessary to use the root folder but fits in this context.
Open terminal, or download and open if you dont have, and type:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/hboot_blackrose.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
then reboot into recovery.
4ext touch recommended that I do a full system format, but you could probably just get away with formatting cache.
At this stage you should probably verify that you have actually installed the blackrose, by entering hboot.
To revert to revolutionary, its pretty much the same procedure. Simply put revhboot.img in your sdcard root folder and type:
Code:
su
dd if=/sdcard/revhboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Reboot into recovery and format the cache, and verify again if necessary.
Edit: using the dd command does carry some risk. You should check the md5sums before flashing. This can be done in terminal
Code:
md5sum /sdcard/hboot_blackrose.img
Code:
md5sum /sdcard/revhboot.img
or in your favourite file explorer.
hboot_blackrose.img
MD5: 9ccb6c894bba1a32a551a6569fc6fccd
revhboot.img
MD5: b9758c59b660cb3dcf5037ec5ccd6b78

I am still on the revolutionary Hboot, and I do not intend to change unless there is either a performance improvement, or if I have to.
I am on ice cold sandwich
I dont really want to be messing with things I dont usually mess with, just as a precaution
Haven't you guys got around the problem anyway?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1553357
"ramdisk modded to remove new lib partition"
Just my 2 cents
And thanks to the devs for all your hard work

hboot 7.0....

i was able to install latest rom [Rom] WE WANT ICS v2 by Nikhil007 a.k.a Nikhil Dhayatkar with ur mentioned hboot without problems....i also wouldnt change it because of the possible trouble....so it seems to work also with other hboot then blackrose...at least for me

I am on 6.13.1002 HBOOT as well - revolutionary. Not intending to change anytime soon either. Thanks for the support kaijura.

i'm using hboot 6.13.1002 here,
not intend to switch to higher hboot if possible ...

I am pretty happy staying on the Revolutionary H-boot if possible. Will see what happens in regard to development, why root further if I don't need to

I am also on revolutionary hboot 6.13.1002 here. i would also like the option of leaving my current bootloader alone.
good luck & thanks for the support kaijura

S-off and install ics based rom

I Have Got A new Incredible s ....
I wish to S-off my device...Network Unlock It..and also install ICS based sense Rom...
have searched through the forums...have found many Guides but am confused with many parts like how to s-off and whether the blackrose HBOOT is to be installed or not for ics and other stuffs..so can any body help me out step by step..for the same...i had previously damaged by Incs due to improper following of steps but luckily got a new one under Warranty...
The issue was because the emmc chip got fried during one of the procedures...so i don't know how that happened why that happened..but i am a bit scared now ....so required help
So Current Status is
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0000
RADIO-3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-boot
Nov 1 2011,20:33:03

ANYONE....???????

rhlmhrtr said:
I Have Got A new Incredible s ....
I wish to S-off my device...Network Unlock It..and also install ICS based sense Rom...
have searched through the forums...have found many Guides but am confused with many parts like how to s-off and whether the blackrose HBOOT is to be installed or not for ics and other stuffs..so can any body help me out step by step..for the same...i had previously damaged by Incs due to improper following of steps but luckily got a new one under Warranty...
The issue was because the emmc chip got fried during one of the procedures...so i don't know how that happened why that happened..but i am a bit scared now ....so required help
So Current Status is
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0000
RADIO-3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-boot
Nov 1 2011,20:33:03
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In order to go from HBOOT 2.00.0000 to a S-OFF HBOOT, you will need to follow the Downgrade Procedure listed in the sticky posts of this forum.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
Hey look it's a sticky!!
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

But the thing i wanted to ask was...do i need to unlock my bootloader first and then go to with the downgrade procedure..or i can directly start the procedure with my locked bootloader....????

VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0000
RADIO-3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-boot
Nov 1 2011,20:33:03
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I have the same phone , For S-OFF I did the gold card method.

Are you talking about Indian version?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

yes its the indian version ,but my question is do i need to first unlock the bootloader fro HTCdev.com and then proceed with the hbot downgrade process or i can continue without unlocking my bootloader

rhlmhrtr said:
yes its the indian version ,but my question is do i need to first unlock the bootloader fro HTCdev.com and then proceed with the hbot downgrade process or i can continue without unlocking my bootloader
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The downgrade process is to run revolutionary and not sign away your belongings to HTC
So you do not have to use HTCdev at all with the downgrade
You either unlock via HTCdev or you downgrade to an older s offable hboot, and s off
Lynt's guide is the HTCdev unlock
If you want to downgrade, use nonverbose's guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
I used it myself and it worked fine for me

Can Someone confirm me that the file provided here is same as that provided in nonverbose thread..the chinese site link is too slow..download speed of 2-3kbps ...and dropbox link doesnt work anymore...
http://www.4shared.com/file/haH02438/RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE.html

rhlmhrtr said:
Can Someone confirm me that the file provided here is same as that provided in nonverbose thread..the chinese site link is too slow..download speed of 2-3kbps ...and dropbox link doesnt work anymore...
http://www.4shared.com/file/haH02438/RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE.html
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Yep thats it
Its the one I used

and yeah one more thingy regarding the radio... i guess the version on this ROM is a lower version of radio than mine...will that cause any issue..????
have heard a lot about radio bricks that's why...
can any one confirm

rhlmhrtr said:
and yeah one more thingy regarding the radio... i guess the version on this ROM is a lower version of radio than mine...will that cause any issue..????
have heard a lot about radio bricks that's why...
can any one confirm
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I think only going from gingerbread to froyo radio can brick
Not completely sure
Mine did not brick the two times I did it
You can always upgrade again

it would really be great if you can still confirm that changing the radios wont have a negative effect on my mobile

Nope , it worked fine for me...

As in upgrading/downgrading? It is no problem for me, if you flash the correct radio for our device, it is safe and will not cause damage
All I can say is that all the people here who have downgraded probably did not brick their phones
You are safe, but just remember to follow the instructions word for word
And none of us are responsible for any damage, obviously

i m getting an error while running the script..the system cannot find the path specifed...

rhlmhrtr said:
i m getting an error while running the script..the system cannot find the path specifed...
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So what are you trying to do, and please tell us the exact things you are doing?

DID it thanks..now just one question..4ext or clockwork mod..???which recovery is best..???

rhlmhrtr said:
DID it thanks..now just one question..4ext or clockwork mod..???which recovery is best..???
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Clockworkmod.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

Installed Nik "we want ICS" and my phone turn to S-ON!!!

hello,
this is my first post here and need help,
i was on CM7.2 stable, i did that using HTCdev. to unlock bootload and followed the instruction on newb guide.
however i install first Project X by Nik it was sooo slow, so i wanted to revert back to CM7 but didn't worked.
now i installed "WE WANT ICS by nik " its kinda slow and my phone turned to S-ON, tired to S-OFF using HTC method didn't work
how can S-OFF my phone again ???
and how can i make ICS with Sense 3.6 Faster ?? .
below some info might help
S-ON
HBOOT version 2.00.000
Radio 3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-Boot
CWM Recovery
Nov. 1 2011

Go through all in one noob guide by me in development.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

Mkhateeb said:
hello,
this is my first post here and need help,
i was on CM7.2 stable, i did that using HTCdev. to unlock bootload and followed the instruction on newb guide.
however i install first Project X by Nik it was sooo slow, so i wanted to revert back to CM7 but didn't worked.
now i installed "WE WANT ICS by nik " its kinda slow and my phone turned to S-ON, tired to S-OFF using HTC method didn't work
how can S-OFF my phone again ???
and how can i make ICS with Sense 3.6 Faster ?? .
below some info might help
S-ON
HBOOT version 2.00.000
Radio 3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-Boot
CWM Recovery
Nov. 1 2011
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OK, first of all if you use the HTCDEV unlock method, you HBOOT screen will only show UNLOCKED, but it still shows S-ON, so you never really have true S-OFF with the HTCDEV method. The unlocked bootloader will allow you to flash custom images, such as boot.img, recovery.img, system.img, etc. but not radios like a true S-OFF bootloader does.
So the key is does your HBOOT screen still show UNLOCKED at the top? If so, then you can still boot into CWM recovery and flash another ROM.

And also it would be great if you used regular font sizes and colors...
since that was your first post, the heavens forgive you
but i need to look away cos my eyes hurt

letmedanz said:
And also it would be great if you used regular font sizes and colors...
since that was your first post, the heavens forgive you
but i need to look away cos my eyes hurt
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LOL!
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