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Hi,
My Nexus One details are as follows:
Model number : Nexus One
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband version : 32.50.00.32U_5.12.00.08
Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-ge0fb012
[email protected] #1
Build number : GRJ22
Which is the best way for me to update my phone to ICS (Android 4.0). I have read the official message from Google on categorizing Nexus One as "old" and will no more air the updates.
I am not familiar with the MODs and so; eventhough I scanned through the ROM section; I couldn't figure out myself which way should I opt to upgrade my phone.
Thanks to all for reading my request as it might be a thousandth time such a request is coming through. Thanks for your patience and your advise is eagerly awaited.
Jabir
PS: I have never done a "jailbreak" or "rooting" (whatever name is it) on my phone except those Google aired updates.
You are going to have to root--no way around it
I did it the old fashion way and installed sdk/fastboot oem unlock/flash recovery and a rom with super user in it or flash super user
instructions are in Wiki
there are different ways now I am not familiar with, but prefer the sdk method
you will also need to be on hboot 35.0017 to install blasckrose, although some ICS roms have a miniversion that can run on stock hboot
However, I would root and flash some roms like CM7 stable to get use to things. The hboot and ICS is a bit more complicated at first--read the threads carefully before attempting
Start reading.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366897
ursJAR said:
Hi,
My Nexus One details are as follows:
Model number : Nexus One
Android version : 2.3.4
Baseband version : 32.50.00.32U_5.12.00.08
Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-ge0fb012
[email protected] #1
Build number : GRJ22
Which is the best way for me to update my phone to ICS (Android 4.0). I have read the official message from Google on categorizing Nexus One as "old" and will no more air the updates.
I am not familiar with the MODs and so; eventhough I scanned through the ROM section; I couldn't figure out myself which way should I opt to upgrade my phone.
Thanks to all for reading my request as it might be a thousandth time such a request is coming through. Thanks for your patience and your advise is eagerly awaited.
Jabir
PS: I have never done a "jailbreak" or "rooting" (whatever name is it) on my phone except those Google aired updates.
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0. Set up ADB correctly.
1. Root.
2. Optional: Unlock the bootloader
3. Optional: Set SecuFlag off, i.e. S-OFF
4. Fastboot flash a custom recovery
5. Fastboot flash blackrose's hboot. Either stock blackrose or the one specifically for ICS (custom partition layout)
6. Download an ICS ROM of your choosing. My pick would be texasice's.
7. Download an A2SD script as the default one is a li'l buggy.
8. Boot into the recovery of your choosing (4EXT or AmonRa preferred)
9. Make a FULL wipe of settings and partitions and wipe cache and dalvik cache.
10. Flash the ROM zip file
11. Flash the A2SD script file
12. Reboot and boot up your phone. Enter a terminal emulator. Type: su
13. Accept the root request and then type a2sd install,
14. Let your phone reboot on its own and then boot it up again,
15. Return to the terminal emulator, type su and then a2sd cachesd and let it reboot once more.
16. Now you're good to go.
Find out all info on your own, I simply tell you what you need to do.
Theshawty said:
0. Set up ADB correctly.
1. Root.
2. Optional: Unlock the bootloader
3. Optional: Set SecuFlag off, i.e. S-OFF
4. Fastboot flash a custom recovery
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If you are going to be using fastboot to flash a custom recovery, root is not needed and unlocking the bootloader is not Optional. Root is only needed if you are going to flash the recovery through Android with a program like ROM Manager. Also, S-Off also is something we can't officially get with our phones without using the XTC Clip. But for pretty much all things that we need to do with our phones, S-Off is not required due to it being a dev phone.
As a matter of fact, unlocking the bootloader is actually completely optional, and unless you are doing hardcore modding, completely unnecessary - not to mention that it is the definitive method to losing your warranty. Root, on the other hand, is completely reversible and virtually undetectable if you restore to a stock ROM if you ever need warranty service.
I only started modding recently (a month ago) and in that time, I've already moved to ICS and using a custom Blackrose HBOOT. Its fairly easy - you just have to have the ability to read patiently.
Here is what I would advise, being a bit of a noob myself - yet having never had a single hiccup. This is pretty much the fastest way to do it.
1. Enable USB debugging (in settings>applications>development)
2. Download SuperOneClick (Google it, also has USB drivers if necessary)
3. Connect your phone to the computer, and once all drivers are installed, fire up SuperOneClick, hit 'Root' and watch the magic unfold
4. Download ROM Manager from the Market, follow the instructions (Flash recovery>Download a ROM (CM7 recommended))
Once you are familiar with the basics of installing a ROM from ZIP, head over to the Dev forums, and download ICS for stock HBOOT to get you started!
mrhohoha said:
As a matter of fact, unlocking the bootloader is actually completely optional, and unless you are doing hardcore modding, completely unnecessary - not to mention that it is the definitive method to losing your warranty. Root, on the other hand, is completely reversible and virtually undetectable if you restore to a stock ROM if you ever need warranty service.
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This is true. I was just going off the instructions that Theshawty wrote. In the instructions he included directions to use fastboot. And without replacing the bootloader to Blackrose (which is probably too in depth to do include here), using fastboot would require the bootloader to be unlocked.
bassmadrigal said:
If you are going to be using fastboot to flash a custom recovery, root is not needed and unlocking the bootloader is not Optional. Root is only needed if you are going to flash the recovery through Android with a program like ROM Manager. Also, S-Off also is something we can't officially get with our phones without using the XTC Clip. But for pretty much all things that we need to do with our phones, S-Off is not required due to it being a dev phone.
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I have S-OFF'd my device and I didn't use anything called XTC Clip?
Yep. Nothing special required for S-OFF. Heck, you can S-OFF in like 20 seconds by just installing Blackrose! And revert to stock S-ON HBOOT whenever you like!
Using Blackrose does not actually make your device S-Off. The upgraded HBOOT just ignores the flag that is set saying the S-On is still there and displays that you are S-Off. And so, essentially you have S-Off when you use blackrose, but that is only because blackrose ignores the actual setting saying the S-On is still in place. The one thing this will not allow is relocking the bootloader, which full S-Off, when acheived with the XTC Clip, will do.
mrhohoha said:
As a matter of fact, unlocking the bootloader is actually completely optional, and unless you are doing hardcore modding, completely unnecessary - not to mention that it is the definitive method to losing your warranty. Root, on the other hand, is completely reversible and virtually undetectable if you restore to a stock ROM if you ever need warranty service.
I only started modding recently (a month ago) and in that time, I've already moved to ICS and using a custom Blackrose HBOOT. Its fairly easy - you just have to have the ability to read patiently.
Here is what I would advise, being a bit of a noob myself - yet having never had a single hiccup. This is pretty much the fastest way to do it.
1. Enable USB debugging (in settings>applications>development)
2. Download SuperOneClick (Google it, also has USB drivers if necessary)
3. Connect your phone to the computer, and once all drivers are installed, fire up SuperOneClick, hit 'Root' and watch the magic unfold
4. Download ROM Manager from the Market, follow the instructions (Flash recovery>Download a ROM (CM7 recommended))
Once you are familiar with the basics of installing a ROM from ZIP, head over to the Dev forums, and download ICS for stock HBOOT to get you started!
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The SuperOneClick Application just gets not responding when I click the Root button and after these messages on the right pane are shown
* daemon not running . starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
Please advise..
Make sure you run it with administrator rights (right click to see the option), and verify that USB Debugging is turned on on the phone. If it is turned on, you need to make sure you have the adb drivers installed (different than the standard USB drivers that windows automatically installs).
Hi all. I have read quite a few pages of the s off blacks install guide. Not really getting it. Can someone please give me simple steps to install blackrose?
Please and thank you.
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Blackrose install guide
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hardrockinandroid said:
Blackrose install guide
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Black rose thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1270589
I've read that and everything sounds so complicated. I've watched the vid for resizing partition but they don't say anything. Can someone give a step by step for us noobs for resizing partition please?
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do you have all requirements met from br op page
if so, you need to download the latest br from op and extract it to the download folder you just downloaded br to. then open the extracted folder and clickon br.exe
follow instructions inside the command window that opens
then you need to resize partition to ics sizes thru the breditor
What is op page?Yes bootloader unlocked. Rooted. I have the blackrose zip.the adb and fastboot drivers for windows. Don't know what to do now. I put both files on my desktop. Now what?
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OP page is first page of Dev's thread--mmm
Needs read as well as most of thread to get an understanding of this--lots of folks are running into big trouble if they don't understand it first--
If you are rooted and unlocked do you have sdk installed and can you run adb devices and fastboot devices in command window and see phone's serial number? If so you don't need the usb drivers from OP page--
Yes I have ran commands on a my touch4g, a HTC sensation and a g 2x. Do I just do exactly as the YouTube video shows and then flash the blackrose zip after resizing
the partition? Then flash an Ics Rom?
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As You Are Here To see Guide To How to Root Sensation Xl.
First Thing First
I am Not Responsible If You Bricked Your Phone Or Anything Wrong Happen With Your Phone.This will Be your FAULT
Also I Doesn't Invented My Own Ideas Here. I had Just Copied all the things in One. So Also Thanks to Vertigo,Ben,Shinger,Alex And all Who made it Easier
If you are unsure about doing anything in this tutorial... DON'T DO IT... Ask a question here... But dont ask rom specific questions here though!!!
Now this will be for doing everything on a Windows PC.
THIS IS FROM SHINGERS THREAD SO CHEERS TO HIM
(IF YOU LIKE TO SEE DIRECTLY FROM THE THREAD, LINK BELOW ELSE I POSTED HERE TOO)
(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341127)
ALL SHOULD SEE THIS FIRST PLEASE ....
*** unlocking bootloader from HTCDEV site is highly recommended for a permanent root solution***
1. enable usb debugging from settings - applications - development
2. plug phone to pc via usb cable - charge only
3. open extracted zip folder and click runme. thats all. (if experience any daemon hanging problems pls install htc sync and plug in phone so drivers are installed. once done delete htc sync and repeat root procedure)
PC will open a cmd screen with prompts that you need to follow. app does rest
4. After root is complete pls visit market and update SU app. once done root will be fully functional and eliminate any future FCs
5. Also as an extra tip you can install SU UPDATE fixer from market to update your binaries to 3.0
Software version 1.24.709.2 doesn't seem to be rootable via this method. Please try flashing another ruu from runnymede rom thread then attempt root again
Added V4 of the Doomlord Exploit as may be why XL was rooted without bootloader being unlocked.
well i relocked my bootloader and flashed ruu 1.05.404 then I used Doolord V4 to root my phone. This was succesful in permanently rooting my phone without unlocking my bootloader. This was not possible with V2 so if anyone wants to root without unlocking bootloader this is now possible using V4 of the Doomlord Exploit attached below. PLEASE NOTE THAT STILL NEED TO UNLOCK BOOTLOADER TO FLASH CUSTOM ROMS AND RECOVERY
If i Repeated ANY OF THE STEP BELOW WHICH I MENTIONED ABOVE PLEASE SEE IT THOROUGHLY FIRST THEN MOVE AHEAD
REST, SIT DOWN GRAB A COFFEE AND Read IT CAREFULLY.
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S-OFF
Our Great Friend FardJab has made the phone to S-OFF
Please see the link if you like to ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1663344
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1. To Unlock BOOTLOADER
1.1 You Need to Unlock the BOOTLOADER
(You can get permanant root but you won't be able to put a custom rom on your phone, so if you only want root you don't need to unlock bootloader. You will need to use v4 from this post... http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1341127 ... Cheers Shingers)
To do This,You Need to go to www.htcdev.com to unlock it.
1.2 Register An acoount there and when its time to select your device scroll to the bottom and select 'All Other Supported Devices'.
1.3 Then you will get the warning boxes pop up asking you if you're sure you want to do it then saying you could void your warranty as well. Once you've clicked ok on those you'll be through to the instructions on how to unlock your bootloader.
Remember how to get your phone into fastboot from the instructions because you will need to do it again, or if anything goes wrong.
But if you follow the instructions properly nothing should go wrong... Its been tried and tested by lots of people...
And just incase you don't remember how to do it... Take battery out and pop it back in, then press volume down and power button together until you see the white bootloader screen and then press the power button to get into fastboot.
If You Are Facing Problem In 1 Part Only Grab Your Coffee and Watch Pogo
2.Then once you have that done you will need to get root and for that you will need to follow shingers5 tutorial below...
Get the file for rooting here DooMLoRD_v2_ROOT-zergRush-busybox-su.zip
1. enable usb debugging from settings - applications - development
2. plug phone to pc via usb cable - charge only
3. open extracted zip folder and click runme. thats all. (if experience any daemon hanging problems pls install htc sync and plug in phone so drivers are installed. once done delete htc sync and repeat root procedure) PC will open a cmd screen with prompts that you need to follow. The app does rest... So its nice and easy
4. After root is complete pls visit market and update SU app. once done root will be fully functional and eliminate any future FCs
5. Also as an extra tip you can install SU UPDATE fixer from market to update your binaries to 3.0
All Done
Note. If you're struggling with the above instructions, remember that you will need to un-install HTCsync because it interferes with fastboot and rooting...
NOW YOUR PHONE IS ROOTED
3.Then once you're rooted you will need to put CWM (Clockwork Mod) recovery on in order for you to be able to back up your phone and flash custom roms. The custom recovery by Paul O'Brien is the best one to use and is available to download here...
http://android.modaco.com/topic/3489...odaco-edition/
You will need your phone in fastboot again and you will need to find the fastboot folder on your PC (Windows). When you're in the fastboot folder press the left shift button and right click on the mouse and select open command prompt here. Make sure your phone is connected to the PC and is in fastboot. Also make sure that the recovery.img file that you downloaded from MoDaCo is in the fastboot folder too. Get back to the command promt window and type the following
fastboot flash recovery r1-recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.7-modaco-runnymede.img (Tip: once you get to the r1 bit just hit tab and it will auto complete the rest of the line)
If you can't get the Paul O'Brien recovery installed (apparantly not everyone can) try the Older recovery from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1348693
Now You Have Got Root And CWM
A lot of people who have come this far will want to put a custom rom on... unfortunately its not completely straight forward. But again there is a way round round it and you should only need to do it once, when you're coming from a stock rom.
4.1. You cant just flash a custom rom on this phone, firstly you will need the 'Chinese rom' which is here
http://hotfile.com/dl/148413075/8990...01713.zip.html and make sure it is on the SDcard part of your phones memory. Make sure it on the root of the SDcard because it will be easier to find later. Then you will need this rom RCMix3d Runny XL rom from here
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/56143145/RCM...ny_XL_v1.2.zip (thanks to benjamin.j.goodwin) and make sure that is on the SDcard too with the other rom
2. Then you will need to download this file from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...7&postcount=18 it is the 'Chinese boot.img' and will need flashing from fastboot again. So put the phone in fastboot and extract the 'boot.img' from the 'boot.rar' file and put it in the fastboot folder on the PC. Open the command prompt again and type this... fastboot flash boot boot.img ... This should only need doing once if you're coming from a stock rom.
3. Once you've done that you will need to get into recovery. From fastboot select bootloader and then look for recovery, it should be under fastboot if its worked correctly. Select that and the phone should then reboot and go into 'CWM' (recovery). Once there you will need to use the volume keys and power button just like when you were in bootloader. Go down and select 'Factory Reset/Data Wipe' and select that, the select yes on following screen. This will take a few mins (don't worry if it looks like its not doing anything). After that go down to 'Wipe Cache' and select that. and then go down to 'Advanced' select that and on the following screen select 'Wipe Dalvik Cache'.
4. Once thats all done you will need to select 'Install Zip File from SDcard' and then you will get another screen where you go to 'choose zip from SDcard' and the you will see all the contents of your SDcard, scroll down till you can select the Chinese rom you put on earlier (remember what it was called) and then select yes to install it. Sit back and wait another few minutes. Once its done select the 'reboot now'. The phone will then reboot again and start to load the new rom up. This will take a while so don't worry. Now once the phone has started you should get the start up wizard and you will just need to skip through it (don't worry about it being all in chinese... its in english). Not everyone needs to install the Chinese rom, some people can just go straight to the RCMix3d rom and install that, but it doesn't work for everyone, so I'm putting this in because it always works when you do it this way. Installing the Chinese rom should only need doing once if you're coming from a stock rom.
5. Boot into recovery again and goto 'Factory Reset/Data wipe', then 'Wipe Cache', then 'Advanced' and 'Wipe Dalvik Cache' and then go back to main screen and select 'Install Zip From SDcard' and then select 'RCMix3d zip' file and install that. Once thats done select Reboot Now and wait while phone boots up again... and VOILA you now have a custom rom Installed.
6. You could either leave that rom on (its a very good rom) or choose to install one of the other custom roms, read through the first few posts of each rom and decide from there whether you want to install that particular rom, or do what I did and install everyone and see which you like best .
ROMS AVAILABLE FOR You Guys And "Girls"?
1.ICS
2.Official Sensation XL ICS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1608532
3.3 Musketeers Insanely Cool Sense v2.2.1 | 3.6 | Fastest | Stable | APM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1528889
4.Three Musketeers Total Senseless | More AOSP Themed | Blazing Fast |
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532108
5. RunnySandwich V2|ONLINE [ICS 4.0.3]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620341
6.BinDroid I-Scream XL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1571395
7.ICS 4.0.3 no Sense V1.1/ HTC Sensation XL
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1593590
8.Zombi.eSandwich 1.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1523829
9.Worst Rom Ever v1.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1491039
10.ICS 3.6 By FSHAMI (SEE 1St POST)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25989119#post25989119
Even Sense 4 Rom
Three Musketeers Present...MIUI 4 V1 Beta \ Sense 4.0 V2 Beta
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1594514(thanks To 3 Mukeeters)
One V Port Rom By ALEX
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1588332
3 Musketeer Sense 4 Beta 3
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1667713
GingerBread
1. RunnyBliss V 1.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559683
2.COREDROID SENSATION XL v1.2
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444664
3.XL 3.5 (Gingerbread)(BY FSHAMI)(SEE 2ND POST THERE)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25989119#post25989119
SENSELESS
1.3 Musketeer total senseless
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1532108
These Are Enough As you Are Not drinking Your Coffee
Just In case If you Want to Come back to your Stock Rom
You will need to make sure phone is in fastboot and then get command prompt up in fastboot folder and type this...
fastboot oem lock
That will relock the bootloader so that you can flash a stock HTC stock image (or RUU) back to your phone. Your bootloader WILL need to be relocked for you to be able to flash stock image back to phone. You can find stock HTC roms (RUU's) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1317895
When you're in fastboot and your phone is connected to the PC and you've downloaded the correct RUU for your region (they are region specific) double click on the RUU.exe and that should start the procedure of flashing the stock image back to your phone. I've never needed to do this, so I'm not 100% on the whole process.
Please remember that if you flash a RUU back to your phone, you will lose root etc, it will be like when you first got the phone...
Runnymede Shipped ROM Collection
LINK >>>
http://www.filefactory.com/f/2c6cbf04d4909b70/
Also remember that these instructions are tried and tested by many of the members in here and if something isn't working please check that you've followed the instructions to the letter, because it could be quite likely that you've done something wrong or missed something out...
Now I've TOO tried to be as thorough and as noobish as I can possibly be, but if you think you can add anything just let me know and I will add it.
Also, If You Want Me to Make A WHOLE PROCESS VIDEO,Please MENTION in Reply Or PM me.
I will DEFINATELY make a VIDEO for you !!
Now My Warm And Speacial Thanks Too.....
Vertigo (For all The ENGLISH ABOVE LOL )
Benjamin.J.goodwin (As Helping me Like A Brother In Every Thing)(Best For Me on Xda)
Shingers5(A nice Checker Of roms, <<This Guy Is Awesome Thnx To him As he is One Who Check The roms First )
Dutch Danny (For Making Rom)
Alex(For making Rom)
ETC.(SORRY IF I FORGOT ANYONE)
GOLDEN BROTHERS TO ME
THANKS
With Kind Regards.....
ENJOY ROOTING
There Will BE No HARM to You If You hit The "THANKS" button Below Please
If there Is Any Mistake Pls Try to tell me as Fast AS any Dev Cab As i From MY heart Dont Want anyone Brick His Phone ...
My advice First Let it checked by any dev member if it is all correct post it in comment and you can download Guys ...
Not bad mate and well done. You need to update to say that roms 1.24 and 1.14 are now rootable as my new thread confirms it mate. Many have now rooted using new method. Good work. Pm orb to have it stickied
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Nice guide mate, well done.
Good to have a clear guide of all ROMs too so we don't have posts asking what there is
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Thanks a lot both of you ....without you it was difficult to make it and @ shinger I will make it edit as soon as I can also every new Rom will be updated in the thread too.
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Unbeatable Guy said:
Thanks a lot both of you ....without you it was difficult to make it and @ shinger I will make it edit as soon as I can also every new Rom will be updated in the thread too.
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Good work mate
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Stickied for the time being
Thank you orb
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@ OP , Please replace the step where you unlock the bootloader by setting the phone to S-OFF since S-OFF was cracked for this phone (check the Android Development forum)
seaskyways said:
@ OP , Please replace the step where you unlock the bootloader by setting the phone to S-OFF since S-OFF was cracked for this phone (check the Android Development forum)
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I wouldn't advise it yet. Wait until its been tested more and tested yourself unbeatable, that way you can ensure that the guide is flawless and nobody screws their phone.
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benjamin.j.goodwin said:
I wouldn't advise it yet. Wait until its been tested more and tested yourself unbeatable, that way you can ensure that the guide is flawless and nobody screws their phone.
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Good advice as off now the tool doesn't offer anything really new. Splash screen yes and new hboot which we can't do anything with. It doesn't do cid bypass nor flash radio. It's beta so wait till more functions are added and when is full radio soff
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benjamin.j.goodwin said:
I wouldn't advise it yet. Wait until its been tested more and tested yourself unbeatable, that way you can ensure that the guide is flawless and nobody screws their phone.
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shingers5 said:
Good advice as off now the tool doesn't offer anything really new. Splash screen yes and new hboot which we can't do anything with. It doesn't do cid bypass nor flash radio. It's beta so wait till more functions are added and when is full radio soff
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Well yeah , it might not have much functions , but still the htcdev unlock is an ERASER , especially for non-rooted guys ! how will they backup their data while they're S-ON+Lock BL ?? This might help even if it doesn't have that much functions , at least it will unlock /system /data etc .... I think the OP should be updated with a warning , but while mentioning that the unlock is safer and does blah blah , but the S-off is a beta and doesn't erase blah blah . WHat do you think Guys ?
seaskyways said:
Well yeah , it might not have much functions , but still the htcdev unlock is an ERASER , especially for non-rooted guys ! how will they backup their data while they're S-ON+Lock BL ?? This might help even if it doesn't have that much functions , at least it will unlock /system /data etc .... I think the OP should be updated with a warning , but while mentioning that the unlock is safer and does blah blah , but the S-off is a beta and doesn't erase blah blah . WHat do you think Guys ?
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Well Thats make sense Buddy and also i am going to update it but i need some time ...i will make it Change Fast thanks for telling
Unbeatable Guy said:
Well Thats make sense Buddy and also i am going to update it but i need some time ...i will make it Change Fast thanks for telling
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like i said its not for the faint hearted among us and best left to more experience users who even struggle with it. i think it should stay in fardjad thread for now while he continues to develop it. a guide is a tried and tested foolproof way to get guys started and stuff like beta hboot s-off should not be added as yet! if you are a stock rom and aim to stay there i dont see the pressing need to backup anything as such. anyway thats my opinion!
Please fix the links if you can.
Some links are incomplete e.g. Dropbox, chinese rom download links.
Thanks.
BTW Nice work.
betacheer said:
Please fix the links if you can.
Some links are incomplete e.g. Dropbox, chinese rom download links.
Thanks.
BTW Nice work.
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I will recheck it and again post it also I will port a link of directly to the link thread just busy due
To my school work will be doing tonight
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Also going to put dual update thing in it
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How do I make the fastboot?
Hello,
I've just got my HTC SXL and I was successfully do the S-Off and Unlocking the Bootloader.
Next is rooting the device.
But, I have a silly question beforehand. I realize that we must access the fastboot mode before do the rooting. But I can not find it how to do that.
Is there anybody who can help me with that?
Thank you so much
Turn the phone off and take the battery out, then put it back in and and press power button and volume down button until you get a white screen with text on then once there press power button again to get into fastboot
how about creating gold card in SXL memory card , I see that it is internal
any guide for ? or I have to disassemble it...
Hi there
This thread was originally written to get some answers about rooting my Incredible S, and as I have succeeded, I promised a guide-ish thing about the procedure I've followed. So here it is !
You can find the original post quoted at the end of this one.
\\ WARNING //
I'm really no expert in rooting, nor in anything close to that. If you do not have the exact same specifications that I had (see below), I won't be able to answer any questions regarding issues you may encounter while following the steps listed here.
However, I'm sure there are plenty of other people here who know a lot and could help you if necessary !
Also, I may not hold this topic updated, as new recovery/rom/blackrose/etc versions may be released.
\\ SPECIFICATIONS //
Here is how the device looks like before doing aything :
HTC Incredible S
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
(To get that info : Turn off your phone - Hold Volume Down and press the power button - Bootloader screen will show up)
Android 4.0.4
Sense 3.6
Software 4.10.405.1
20.74.30.0833U_3831.18.00.11_M
(To get that info : Go into Settings > About and browse the various menus)
\\ CREDITS //
I take no credit whatsoever for the knowledge on which this post is based. Anything other that the phrasing (and some specific steps) is not mine, and mostly extracted from here, there, here, there, here and there.
I thank everyone of these threads for that.
\\ SUMMARY //
Through this guide, you will :
1/ Download and set up everything you need
2/ Backup your data
3/ Unlock your bootloader via HTCdev
4/ Flash a recovery (Clockworkmod)
5/ Install Superuser and test root access
6/ Backup the stock ROM
7/ Run Nonverbose's script
8/ Install new RUU
9/ Use Revolutionary to get S-OFF
10/ Flash a custom ROM (CyanogenMod 7)
11/ Install Blackrose 2.03.0000
12/ Pick a ROM and flash it
\\ BEFORE YOU START //
Allright, you decided to step into the big unknown, nice !
Well, it's probably not that unknown, but it was for me when I started.
First, be aware that this might take a while, meaning no using of your phone during the process. I might recommend to remove your SIM card, that way you'll be certain nothing (no one) is going to crush your evil plans.
Then, be sure to have a full battery charge before you start, even though you'll be on charging mode now and then.
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1 // DOWNLOAD AND SET UP EVERYTHING
> On your C: drive, create an Android folder
> In C:/Android, create a "Download" folder, where you'll put everything listed below
> In C:/Android, create a "Revolutionary" folder
> In C:/Android, create a "Downgrade" folder
> In C:/Android, create a "BlackRose" folder
> In C:/Android/Downgrade, create a "DowngradeKit" and a "RUU" folder
a - Get HTCSync here
b - Get IncS_MVDTKv3.4.1.zip here
c - Get the RUU here (RUU used for downgrade, model number PG3213000(Typical IncS) ) and put it in the C:/Android/Downgrade/RUU folder
d - Get ClockWorkMod recovery here and put it in C:/Android (Scroll to HTC Incredible S, and get last version - 5.0.2.0 at the time)
e - Get SuperUser here
f - Get Cyanogen ROM here (I used stable version, but feel free to use release candidate if available)
g - Get BlackRose here, at the end of the post. Unzip it in your BlackRose folder.
> Install HTCsync, then uninstall it (we only want the drivers)
> Unzip IncS_MVDTKv3.4.1.zip into C:/Android/Downgrade/DowngradeKit - Copy everything from the "files" folder to C:/Android
> Put Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip at the root of your SD card
> Put the Cyanogen ROM zip at the root of your SD card
> Take note somewhere of your Serial Number (usually under the battery)
Allright, now you're all set up to begin !
2 // BACKUP YOUR DATA
You should know that by doing step 3, you'll erase everything on your phone (not on the SDcard).
So if you want to backup stuff, now is the right time !
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any way to backup app data like saved games and such without a rooted phone. If anyone finds it, say the words !
Depending on apps and the way that are handled contacts, SMS, etc, everyone's phone is different.
To know how to backup your stuff, google will probably be your best friend. What I used was :
- App Backup & Restore (only saves the .apk of the apps, so you don't have to download them again)
- SMS Backup & Restore
- Contact export via the stock contact app
3 // UNLOCK BOOTLOADER
Now that you've backed up everything and you are absolutely sure you want to proceed, visit htcdev.com/bootloader and create a free account.
Select your device (mine was Incredible S WWE), and follow the steps. These are pretty simple and well explained, you shouldn't have any trouble. Your phone will show up a confirmation screen at some point, last chance to cancel.
When it's over, your Bootloader is officially unlocked !
4 // FLASH A RECOVERY
Switch off your phone, and go into the bootloader by holding Volume Down and pressing the power button.
Now there is a nice **UNLOCKED** where there previously was a **LOCKED** !
Wait a bit for some zips to be checked, then plug in your USB to your computer.
Using volume up and down, navigate into the menus, highlight FASTBOOT and press the power button to confirm.
On your PC, go to the start menu, Run, and type "cmd". Manage your way through here to go into C:/Android.
From this point, you should be certain that in this folder there is the ClockWorkMod .img file, your Unlock_code.bin and the files you moved earlier from the downgrade kit.
You can now type just after the C:/android :
fastboot flash recovery recovery_name.img
In my case, that was :
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.0-vivo.img
After a few seconds, your recovery is now flashed. Select "bootloader" on your phone, and you're back on the first bootloader screen.
5 // INSTALL SUPERUSER AND TEST ROOT ACCESS
From the bootloader screen, highlight "recovery" and press the power button. The HTC screen comes up for a while, then you're on the ClockWorkMod Interface.
- Volume down to select "install zip from sdcard".
- "choose zip from sdcard"
- Select the SuperUser zip you put on your SD on step 1 (Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip)
- Reboot your phone.
Now you have rooted your phone ! Let's just be sure :
- Activate USB debugging (Settings > Developper options) and connect your phone to the computer (charge only)
- Start menu > Run > cmd
- Go into C:/Android
- Type adb.exe shell and press Enter - You obtain $, meaning you're connected to your device.
- Type su and press Enter - You obtain #, meaning that you got root access !
You can now also see a new SuperUser app in your appdrawer.
6 // BACKUP STOCK ROM
Now that you have rooted your phone, you should make a nandroid backup (= backup the entire current state of your phone) in case something goes wrong and you want to go back to this step.
- Switch off your phone, boot into the bootloader screen (Vol Down + Power button).
- Go into recovery, select "Backup and restore", then "backup"
- Reboot your system
There is now a backup on your SD card, in a clockwordmod folder : transfer it to your PC if you want.
7 // RUN NONVERBOSE'S SCRIPT
- Plug your phone to your PC, charge only, USB debugging ON, fast boot OFF (in Settings > Power)
- Launch runme.cmd located in Android/Downgrade/DowngradeKit
- It'll do its stuff, while asking questions you have to answer with "y" or "n". Be honest ! For instance, "have you unlocked via HTCdev ? - y", "have you rooted your phone ? - y", "do you want a goldcard ? - [answer depending what you want]".
- It may show some disturbing lines, like "Failed no such file or directory", "Note : run RUU from fastboot". I just ignored that. But you still got to be sure that it's no major error, in that case or if you're not sure, you'll probably find an answer in the corresponding thread.
8 // INSTALL NEW RUU
After the runme.cmd has completed succesfully, you can launch the RUU file that you downloaded in step 1.
At the end of that thing, you can turn off your phone, and back on into the bootloader (Vol down + ¨Power)
Be happy, you should now have something like this :
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.13.0000
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Meaning that you downgraded your bootloader from HBOOT 2.02.0002 to HBOOT 1.13.0000 succesfully !
9 // USE REVOLUTIONARY TO GET S-OFF
- Phone in normal charge mode, USB debug ON, fast boot OFF
- Go to revolutionary.io
- Download the thing in the Download folder you created and fill the form (note : your HBOOT is now 1.13.0000)
- Keep somewhere the beta key you got
- Unzip revolutionary.zip in your Revolutionary folder.
- Run revolutionary.exe
- It'll ask to type your beta key, so go on
- It'll ask if you want to flash ClockWorkMod recovery. If you don't want to bother, say yes, you'll have a working recovery. However, it'll not be the last version, so if you prefer you can flash the recent one, exactly how you did it in step 4.
You can now turn off you phone, and back on the bootloader (vol down + power), and check that you have something like that :
-Revolutionary-
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.13.1002
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMc-boot
Well done !
Last thing to do, get SuperUser (root) back : do step 5 again (you don't have to verify root access afterwards if you are lazy)
10 // FLASH A CUSTOM ROM (CyanogenMod 7)
Great, now you're all set to flash a custom ROM, at last !
Some ROMs need BlackRose HBOOT installed (Revolution HD for example).
The thing is, to install BlackRose, you need an unsecured boot.img, which can be obtained by flashing a custom ROM !
I chose CyanogenMod 7 for the purpose of this guide, and also because I believe this is a good start if you're not yet sure what final ROM you want.
Let's get started :
- Do a second nandroid backup like explained in step 6. It's always better to have a plan B in case things go wrong.
- If you didn't put the CyanogenMod 7 (CM7) zip at the root of your SD card during step 1, do it now.
- If you're still in ClockWorkMod recovery, stay here. If not, switch off your phone, turn it back on in bootloader mode, go into recovery.
- In recovery from first menu, chose to [wipe data/factory reset], when it's done go into [advanced] and select [wipe dalvik cache]. Remember that it's always good to do these two things before flashing a new ROM.
- Go back and select [install zip from sd card], choose the CM7 zip (mine was cm-7.2.0-vivo.zip), and rock this world.
Reboot your system, and here you are with a custom ROM, oh yeah that's a relief !
You don't have to follow the rest of this guide if you're happy with this ROM, or if you wish to use another ROM which doesn't require BlackRose installed. In that case just flash the new ROM like explained in this step.
Otherwise, keep reading.
11 // INSTALL BLACKROSE 2.03.0000
- Plug your phone, charge only, USB debug ON
- Into your C:/Android/BlackRose folder, where you unzipped the BlackRose stuff you got in step 1, run BlackRose_IS.exe.
- Wait for it to be finished, you phone may reboot in bootloader/recovery.
- Turn off your phone, then back on bootloader mode.
- Hurray, you've done it ! You problably get something like that :
*** BlackRose ***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.03.0000
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMc-boot
After this step, I got stuck on the HTC screen when I tried to turn my phone on.
If that happens to you, go into your ClockWorkMod recovery, [wipe data/factory reset], and [Advanced > wipe dalvik cache] ; then install your CM7 ROM zip again from you SD card, like you did in the previous step. Everything should go back to normal.
You have now BlackRose, S-OFF, and the CM7 ROM !
If you're pleased with that, well, keep it
If you'd like to try some other stuff, keep reading.
12 // PICK A FINAL ROM AND FLASH IT
Well, here you are ! You have done 99% of the work.
Here is a very nice thread indexing everything you might be interested in (ROMs, kernels, radios, recovery, guides, ...).
Pick a ROM from there, study it a bit to be sure that it matches your uses of the phone, then take the leap and follow the directions given in the ROM's thread !
It shouldn't be very different from what you did in step 10, but if you're not sure ask ! People will be likely to help you if you have doubts.
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Allright ! This guide is now over.
I hope you didn't run into any issues, well you shouldn't have !
If that's the case, ask me and if you started off with the exact same specifications as mine, I might help you !
Otherwise lots of people here know more than I do
Enjoy the ultimate power !
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[Q] Backup said:
Hi there
First, you should know that I have been reading forum posts around the web for a few days, comparing sources and trying to find the adequate solution for me and my phone, as I'm a pure noob in rooting.
I think I have come close to begin the procedure of rooting, but as there are multiple guides to mix, and none really spoke about backup (apps, sms and other stuff), I wanted to be 100% sure of what I'm doing, and ask here if I was doing it right !
So, I currently have :
HTC Incredible S
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
Android 4.0.4
Sense 3.6
Software 4.10.405.1
20.74.30.0833U_3831.18.00.11_M
Kernel : 3.0.16-gfa98030 [email protected]#1
SD card 8GB, almost full
> As I want to root that device, I landed on this nice guide from Fallen
I understood this guide, even if it doesn't mention how to flash a ROM.
But it precises "Remember it erases all data so if you need to, backup everything". And that, I don't know how.
> The attachment link for the Downgrade Kit in Fallen's guide not working, I landed on that other guide to download it, Nonverbose's script.
Again, this guide is clear, but as I've got HBOOT 2.02.0002, this part "Please note that phones with the latest ICS hboot (2.02 currently) will have to be bootloader UNLOCKED from htcdev.com. If your hboot 2.02 phone does not have an unlocked bootloader, do NOT run this script." made me thinking.
I don't really know how to unlock trough htcdev.com (I understand it might be easy and self-explanatory while doing it), and I don't know if unlocking the bootloader that way is the only thing to do before following this guide.
And this guide doesn't mention any backup, nor "carefull it erases everything", and is not explained noob-style. I wasn't so sure anymore.
> Then, I read that guide from msarmad.
I have no idea if I updated my phone with "official RUU_VIVO_ICS_35_S_HTC_WWE_4.10.405.1_Radio_20.74.3 0.0833U_3831.18.00.11_M_release_266013_signed", so I don't know if this applies to me.
And again, it briefly goes through the htcdev.com step. Also, the explanation mentions command entries and manipulations that are not quite cristal clear for the miserable newbie that I am.
No mention of this procedure erasing everything, nor backup process.
> This guide looked like the perfect match for me when I studied it a bit
But it is written in telegraphic style, with so many () )))(() that I can't be sure of fully understanding it.
Also, brief step on htcdev.com, and no mention of backup (actually it even clearly asks to wipe data factory and format sd card)
> This last guide looks simple, and explains how to flash a ROM, but all of a sudden I don't see any trace of downgrading like I read before.
So, I think all the keys for my delivrance are in these threads, but also in the answers you may give me !
My real questions are probably :
1/ How can I backup my phone before anything gets erased ?
(I mean saved games, SMS/MMS, anything on the phone that needs to be backed up)
I read a bit about MyBackup, but understood that in the 30 days trial, if you root your phone it considers it's another phone, so you can't restore your stuff.
I read a bit about Titanium backup, which seems nice but apparently only works with rooted devices.
2/ I understood that I need to downgrade from HBOOT 2.02.0002, to HBOOT 1.13.0000, so I could use revolutionary to get S-OFF, and then put Blackrose 2.02.0002 plus any choice of ROM
- Do I unlock my bootloader from htcdev.com (I should choose Incredible S WWE right ?), and then follow Fallen's guide with the Downgrade Kit downloaded on Nonverbose's guide ?
- Or unlock bootloader, then follow Nonverbose's guide (which is not a newb-step-by-step guide) ?
- Or maybe follow msarmad's guide, even though it's lots of command lines ?
- Or probably 77[...]77's guide, which I don't quite understand but seems to bring us from downgrade to ROM installing ?
3/ Talking about ROMs, I was thinking about Android Revolution HD, or MIUIv4. I've read that choosing a ROM depends on personal use of the device, so I guess I'll try and see what fits.
Is the last guide the way I have to flash a ROM after I got downgraded/S-OFF ?
I think I covered everything, in the case I did not I may post further questions in this thread !
I tried to make this post as clear as possible, as I know it's kind of unpleasant to read such a thing, especially with so much HowTos and guides out there.
I thank you in advance for your help !
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My real answers are definitely:
1. Use titanium, it's not hard to root your phone after you unlock it, all you need is to flash recovery via fastboot and flash superuser package from recovery. However your phone will be factory reset after unlock so you'll lose your data anyway.
Recovery source: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Superuser source: http://androidsu.com/superuser/
Flashing of recovery: fastboot flash recovery c:\'path to your recovery'
And you'll be needing adb: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html but you'll install it during unlock.
2. htcdev, of course. To know which version you should choose download Android Assistant app from Play Store, in section tool of the app you have system info the first is the one you need.
Use Nonverbose guide, but I had a problem with making of goldcard so I needed RUU for my version, so the info you got in chapter 1. of my story can point you to the one compatible with your device (cause WWE that's given in tutorial won't work if you have region and carrier specific one). Here is the source for RUUs: http://www.filefactory.com/f/e45d6fe3dcf51228/ just choose Gingerbread version (it iz named like that) that is specific for you. If you dont know which one tell me what version of phone you have and i will find you the right one.
Also, one more recommendation, root you device before downgrade cause I had a problem with Tacoroot exploit provided with downgrade tool, so when downgrade tool asks you if you are rooted just answer yes.
3. About rom, it's your choice, go here and find something for yourself: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136463
When you're s-off, to install custom rom just put the rom.zip that you downloaded to your SD, go to recovery, do a full wipe and install it as a zip from sd card.
If you need anything more just say.
Thanks for your answer ! So, to keep it organised :
nlooooo said:
1. Use titanium, it's not hard to root your phone after you unlock it, all you need is to flash recovery via fastboot and flash superuser package from recovery. However your phone will be factory reset after unlock so you'll lose your data anyway.
Recovery source: http://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
Superuser source: http://androidsu.com/superuser/
Flashing of recovery: fastboot flash recovery c:\'path to your recovery'
And you'll be needing adb: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html but you'll install it during unlock.
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Titanium, alright. Something I don't get, though : how do I backup data with Titanium if I have to unlock/root before to use it (therefore deleting data before I can back it up) ? Isn't the snake biting his tail ? Or maybe I didn't understand what you meant.
nlooooo said:
2. htcdev, of course. To know which version you should choose download Android Assistant app from Play Store, in section tool of the app you have system info the first is the one you need.
Use Nonverbose guide, but I had a problem with making of goldcard so I needed RUU for my version, so the info you got in chapter 1. of my story can point you to the one compatible with your device (cause WWE that's given in tutorial won't work if you have region and carrier specific one). Here is the source for RUUs: http://www.filefactory.com/f/e45d6fe3dcf51228/ just choose Gingerbread version (it iz named like that) that is specific for you. If you dont know which one tell me what version of phone you have and i will find you the right one.
Also, one more recommendation, root you device before downgrade cause I had a problem with Tacoroot exploit provided with downgrade tool, so when downgrade tool asks you if you are rooted just answer yes.
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Well, it looks a lot more complicated than just following a guide ! Basically, you say :
- Unlock bootloader via htcdev.com, using Android Assistant to know what choice I should pick in the list (htc_wwe HTC Incredible S for me, then)
- Follow Nonverbose's guide, but actually pick another RUU depending on my version (is that one the right one ?)
- Still follow the guide, but actually root before downgrade ? I thought downgrading from HBOOT 2.02.0002 to HBOOT 1.13.0000 was mandatory in order to root the device ?
I think I'm all confused about what I learned on the web the past few days, I may have mixed it up then.
So, isn't there any guide already out there, or maybe a mix of guides I could make, to take me there step by step ?
Like, for example, can't I just unlock my bootloader from htcdev.com, and then follow Fallen's guide with the Downgrade Kit downloaded on Nonverbose's guide, then flash a ROM starting from step 8 of this guide ?
Won't that work ?
If I do that, do I need to change the RUU version Fallen is giving (which seems the same that Nonverbose's) depending on mine (from the filefactory link you gave me, should I pick this one instead ?)
nlooooo said:
3. About rom, it's your choice, go here and find something for yourself: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1136463
When you're s-off, to install custom rom just put the rom.zip that you downloaded to your SD, go to recovery, do a full wipe and install it as a zip from sd card.
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Allright, thanks for the confirmation. Any suggestion though ?
Epilogue said:
Thanks for your answer ! So, to keep it organised :
Titanium, alright. Something I don't get, though : how do I backup data with Titanium if I have to unlock/root before to use it (therefore deleting data before I can back it up) ? Isn't the snake biting his tail ? Or maybe I didn't understand what you meant.
Well, it looks a lot more complicated than just following a guide ! Basically, you say :
- Unlock bootloader via htcdev.com, using Android Assistant to know what choice I should pick in the list (htc_wwe HTC Incredible S for me, then)
- Follow Nonverbose's guide, but actually pick another RUU depending on my version (is that one the right one ?)
- Still follow the guide, but actually root before downgrade ? I thought downgrading from HBOOT 2.02.0002 to HBOOT 1.13.0000 was mandatory in order to root the device ?
I think I'm all confused about what I learned on the web the past few days, I may have mixed it up then.
So, isn't there any guide already out there, or maybe a mix of guides I could make, to take me there step by step ?
Like, for example, can't I just unlock my bootloader from htcdev.com, and then follow Fallen's guide with the Downgrade Kit downloaded on Nonverbose's guide, then flash a ROM starting from step 8 of this guide ?
Won't that work ?
If I do that, do I need to change the RUU version Fallen is giving (which seems the same that Nonverbose's) depending on mine (from the filefactory link you gave me, should I pick this one instead ?)
Allright, thanks for the confirmation. Any suggestion though ?
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Ok, as I told you you'll loose you data when you unlock bootloader so Titanium is not a solution. To backup SMS/MMS you can use some app rom app store like Backup SMS, and for contacts just export them to sd card.
Downgrade is mandatory to s-off your device, not to root it. To root it, as I explained you, after unlocking flash recovery via fastboot, and then from that recovery flash Superuser app as a flashable zip that can be obtained on the link I gave you.
As your device is WWE version you can use RUU given in Nonverbose guide. The RUUs you posted are ICS and they have 2.02 hboot and that's the same hboot you have on your device that has to be downgraded to 1.13 to use Revolutionary. For that GINGERBREAD RUU is needed, and the appropriate one is RUU given in Nonverbose tutorial.
So unlock, root, downgrade, revolutionary to s-off are the steps you need. I recommend root cause sometimes Tacoroot exploit that is used to flash unsecured boot.img doesn't work (like in my case), so when downgrade toolkit asks you if you have root just type yes.
I had more problems than you, I had CHN_HK version and given RUU didn't work for me, goldcard tool from toolkit also, so I flashed some RUU i had (and was Sense 3.0 with 2.00 hboot). After that I had to downgrade again but toolkit didn't want to work (tacoroot problem), so I had to root it and download Gingerbread version for Asian market, and after that I succeded to downgrade.
For rom, hmm, I use Android Revolution HD 4.0 but for that you need Blackrose hboot, for that, and that's another story. Just search along the index thread I gave you and when you find what you like read the requirement and will work something out.
Allright ! Thanks for your help mate
I'm thinking about editing my first post and make it a guide-ish thing, explaining with my poor experience how I got where I am now, from where I left, step by step. It may help someone as noob as I am, with the same device setup, to change everything !
Anyway, what I did was turning :
HTC Incredible S
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
Android 4.0.4
Sense 3.6
Software 4.10.405.1
20.74.30.0833U_3831.18.00.11_M
into :
HTC Incredible S
*** BlackRose ***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.03.0000
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
ROM : CyanogenMod 7 (Release candidate not available, so I used stable 7.2.0)
Android 2.3.7
20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M
I have CyanogenMod 7 because I used it in order to install BlackRose, and i'm keeping it until I know what ROM I want to use. Is there a place where ROMs are listed and compared, regarding battery performance, bugs, functionalities... ? If not I guess I'll just have to test among the ones listed here
The path I chose was a mix of information from nlooooo's intel, Fallen's guide, Nonverbose's, msarmad's, 77777777777777's, Lynt's, and some info from BlackRose or ROM threads.
All of these were very helpfull, so here is a global thanks !
I spent some hours decrypting all these with my untrained_to_anything_about_rooting brain to make it a (kind of) sucessfull succession of steps, but it was worth it !
The only bad news is that I couldn't find any way to save my saved games and app data before I had to erase everything. Well, it'll be a good excuse to play again the games I loved, finished and forgot !
If anyone wants to know the procedure I used before I get the time to transform the first post into a simili-guide, don't hesitate to ask !
Thanks again everywhere
guide
Hey there,
I would love to know the procedure that you have used, as I have an HTC INCR S with the exact specifications as yours. If you could post some kind of a guide, I would be eternally grateful! I am quite afraid of being stuck in HTC 'limbo' and/or making my device unusable :-" ) Thanks a lot! Looking forward to your post
Epilogue said:
Allright ! Thanks for your help mate
I'm thinking about editing my first post and make it a guide-ish thing, explaining with my poor experience how I got where I am now, from where I left, step by step. It may help someone as noob as I am, with the same device setup, to change everything !
Anyway, what I did was turning :
HTC Incredible S
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
Android 4.0.4
Sense 3.6
Software 4.10.405.1
20.74.30.0833U_3831.18.00.11_M
into :
HTC Incredible S
*** BlackRose ***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.03.0000
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
ROM : CyanogenMod 7 (Release candidate not available, so I used stable 7.2.0)
Android 2.3.7
20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M
I have CyanogenMod 7 because I used it in order to install BlackRose, and i'm keeping it until I know what ROM I want to use. Is there a place where ROMs are listed and compared, regarding battery performance, bugs, functionalities... ? If not I guess I'll just have to test among the ones listed here
The path I chose was a mix of information from nlooooo's intel, Fallen's guide, Nonverbose's, msarmad's, 77777777777777's, Lynt's, and some info from BlackRose or ROM threads.
All of these were very helpfull, so here is a global thanks !
I spent some hours decrypting all these with my untrained_to_anything_about_rooting brain to make it a (kind of) sucessfull succession of steps, but it was worth it !
The only bad news is that I couldn't find any way to save my saved games and app data before I had to erase everything. Well, it'll be a good excuse to play again the games I loved, finished and forgot !
If anyone wants to know the procedure I used before I get the time to transform the first post into a simili-guide, don't hesitate to ask !
Thanks again everywhere
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Glad to see someone could use the time I spent on this
I'm currently writing the guide on my spare time, it might take a few days ! But I hope it'll be cristal clear and easy to follow.
Thanks for the interest !
thanks!
thanks a bunch!! I'll be waiting
Epilogue said:
Glad to see someone could use the time I spent on this
I'm currently writing the guide on my spare time, it might take a few days ! But I hope it'll be cristal clear and easy to follow.
Thanks for the interest !
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Allright, this took a while, but here it is !
I also changed the topic's name to be more accurate.
If anyone notices any mistake, please report ! As I'm no pro in rooting, I would not like to lead folks to somewhere bad.
Also, excuse my english, as it is not my native.
Hope it helps
Hi Epilogue,
I've registered on xda just to say thank you. Specifications you mentioned are same with my phone's. So I followed the instructions step by step. I did exactly what you did. Finally, I have a rooted, unlocked and S-Off phone. This is the best guide on xda about Incredible S and you did great job. Other guides look complicated for newbies. This thread is highly useful, so I'm appreciated for your help and effort. I want to ask a few questions if you don't mind.
After the installation of BlackRose, can I flash any ROM I'd like ? I mean, are there any ROM that I must get back to Revolutionary in order to work the ROM properly ? Besides, which ROM do you prefer in your device ? CyanogenMod 7 looks smooth and fast, but I'd like to flash JellyBean ROM. However, JB ROMs that Nikhil007 made for IncS, seem buggy and I've no idea which one is fastest and stable. Hope you suggest me something about it. Thank you so much.
step 8 making problems
First of all, i find your guide very comprehensive and helpful - but I have a problem with installing the new RUU. If I have checked everything correctly, my phone is absolutely the same like yours. But when i make the RUU run, I get "error 155". that means obviously, that I have to install another RUU. Does anyone know this and can help me. What I should mention perhaps is, that the link for the HTC-Drivers does not work correctly, so I couldn't install them. when I connect my phone to my PC, there is some Driver-software installed from my phone. As my PC then recognizes the phone, I hope, this is ok?!
derkleinebroicher said:
First of all, i find your guide very comprehensive and helpful - but I have a problem with installing the new RUU. If I have checked everything correctly, my phone is absolutely the same like yours. But when i make the RUU run, I get "error 155". that means obviously, that I have to install another RUU. Does anyone know this and can help me. What I should mention perhaps is, that the link for the HTC-Drivers does not work correctly, so I couldn't install them. when I connect my phone to my PC, there is some Driver-software installed from my phone. As my PC then recognizes the phone, I hope, this is ok?!
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Error 155 means that you have not relocked the 2.02.0002 bootloader. You must relock the bootloader before you can install a RUU.
tpbklake said:
Error 155 means that you have not relocked the 2.02.0002 bootloader. You must relock the bootloader before you can install a RUU.
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UUUPS! Didn't I read somewhere, that bootloader in version 2.02.0002 has to be unlocked for downgrade? But if you think so, I will try and report. And to relock, I use the HTCdev or what?
Yesterday I tried to downgrade with relocked bootloader but got another error, while running the RUU (I think, it was error 140 - wrong bootloader). With an alternative RUU it didn't work neither. So if anyone could help, I would be thankful.
OK, I finally found the mistake, I had made. I had put some of the required things for the runme.cmd into the wrong place. Tokk some time to find it out. Now I'm happily rooted and s-off. So this thread may be closed.
derkleinebroicher said:
OK, I finally found the mistake, I had made. I had put some of the required things for the runme.cmd into the wrong place. Tokk some time to find it out. Now I'm happily rooted and s-off. So this thread may be closed.
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This thread is not made for you or by you so don't ask for the impossible
nlooooo said:
This thread is not made for you or by you so don't ask for the impossible
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lol why would we want to close this? Its a helpful instruction thread
Yeah, you,re right of course. Must have been to tired after hours of trying to get s-off. Off course, this thread may NOT be closed, as it is really awesome!!
Thanks everyone for the positive feedback !
destroyer313 said:
Hi Epilogue,
I've registered on xda just to say thank you. Specifications you mentioned are same with my phone's. So I followed the instructions step by step. I did exactly what you did. Finally, I have a rooted, unlocked and S-Off phone. This is the best guide on xda about Incredible S and you did great job. Other guides look complicated for newbies. This thread is highly useful, so I'm appreciated for your help and effort. I want to ask a few questions if you don't mind.
After the installation of BlackRose, can I flash any ROM I'd like ? I mean, are there any ROM that I must get back to Revolutionary in order to work the ROM properly ? Besides, which ROM do you prefer in your device ? CyanogenMod 7 looks smooth and fast, but I'd like to flash JellyBean ROM. However, JB ROMs that Nikhil007 made for IncS, seem buggy and I've no idea which one is fastest and stable. Hope you suggest me something about it. Thank you so much.
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Glad it could help you, thanks for the opinion !
After BlackRose, I think every ROM should work properly, but to be sure check the requirements on the ROM you'd like to flash.
Personally, i tried Viper Vivo (which is endlessly customizable), but had some lag issues with it, along with the camera not working. So I tried Cyan Vivo JellyBean (that one), which looks great and works just fine, fast and stable, although it has less features than ViperVivo does. I've had some issues with the camera lately, but maybe i should just try to reflash it.
Anyway, don't hesitate to check that topic as I mentioned in the guide, where you can compare latest updates and ROMs.
To flash, following step 10 just as before should do it !
htcdev.com: Unlocking Bootloader
congratulation for the guide!
i'm following it to root my phone.. but i have a question:
In htcdev.com/bootloader have i to follow all the steps or only some of them?
Because from step 5, it's necessary to install the SDK Manager.exe and and put in folder C:/Android the 3 files
- adb.exe
- AdbWinApi.dll
- fastboot.exe
but in this folder I have already this files, created during the unzipping action as describe in this guide at step 1 // DOWNLOAD AND SET UP EVERYTHING
> Unzip IncS_MVDTKv3.4.1.zip into C:/Android/Downgrade/DowngradeKit - Move everything from the "files" folder to C:/Android
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I'm new to android.I'm quite confused about the whole custom Rom installation process.I managed to unlock bootloader and root my phone.I tried to find guides to let me install custom roms on my device.I have a vague idea about the whole process but whenever I look at a ROM release thread, half the information there is beyond me.I would be happy if someone pointed me in the right direction to a complete guide with noob friendly instructions.Also, I would prefer to stay S-On, can someone help me with the whole s-off regarding custom Rom stuff too?
Thanks.
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Nanda K said:
I'm new to android.I'm quite confused about the whole custom Rom installation process.I managed to unlock bootloader and root my phone.I tried to find guides to let me install custom roms on my device.I have a vague idea about the whole process but whenever I look at a ROM release thread, half the information there is beyond me.I would be happy if someone pointed me in the right direction to a complete guide with noob friendly instructions.Also, I would prefer to stay S-On, can someone help me with the whole s-off regarding custom Rom stuff too?
Thanks.
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You don't need s-off to flash most custom roms. Only some GPE version will require s-off.
Flash twrp 2.8.5.0
boot your phone in recovery mode
plug your phone to your pc
place your rom.zip on your phone storage
in twrp select "install"
choose your rom.zip
swipe to flash
Follow instructions from the rom installer (aroma installer)
reboot
Nanda K said:
I'm new to android.I'm quite confused about the whole custom Rom installation process.I managed to unlock bootloader and root my phone.I tried to find guides to let me install custom roms on my device.I have a vague idea about the whole process but whenever I look at a ROM release thread, half the information there is beyond me.I would be happy if someone pointed me in the right direction to a complete guide with noob friendly instructions.Also, I would prefer to stay S-On, can someone help me with the whole s-off regarding custom Rom stuff too?
Thanks.
Sent from my HTC One using XDA Free mobile app
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Ill be honest. Doing things like this are not meant to be noob friendly.
Take about a week and do lots of reading this way if something goes wrong you will know how to recover.
That's what I'm having trouble with.I cant seem to find any solid reading material for stuff like these.For example, will restoring a nandroid backup really fix problems like bootloops and other errors you may run into while flashing ROMS? Also,how do kernels and ROMs match up? are they independent of each other or do certain ROMs work only when you have a particular kernel installed? will a wrong kernel cause any issues with certain ROMs and I'm seriously scared of bricking my device since the amount you're required to know is quite vast.I used to have an iPhone until the HTC One M7 and I was pretty much an advanced user on the iOS platform.I wouldnt call myself a noob, but I cant call myself an advanced android user either.Atleast not yet.
Nanda K said:
That's what I'm having trouble with.I cant seem to find any solid reading material for stuff like these.For example, will restoring a nandroid backup really fix problems like bootloops and other errors you may run into while flashing ROMS? Also,how do kernels and ROMs match up? are they independent of each other or do certain ROMs work only when you have a particular kernel installed? will a wrong kernel cause any issues with certain ROMs and I'm seriously scared of bricking my device since the amount you're required to know is quite vast.I used to have an iPhone until the HTC One M7 and I was pretty much an advanced user on the iOS platform.I wouldnt call myself a noob, but I cant call myself an advanced android user either.Atleast not yet.
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Wow yeah you need to do alot of reading then. Now while I mean no insult. Being an advanced user for IOS and jumping to android is like going from first grade and then jumping to the 12th.
Yes depending on the device kernels only work with matching roms. Take the m7 you mentioned. You have 4 kind of kernels. AOSP, AOSP-Caf, Sense and CM
Each has to be paired with a matching rom. IF you flash the wrong one then it can cause a bootloop. Never expect a nandroid to be a fix all. While it will fix things alot of the time it is not an end all to fixing a bad flash. Sometimes you will have to flash things with a bootloader from command line. Depending on your OS on your PC there could also be other issues. So at times you may need a linux based live disc or partition.
Nanda K said:
That's what I'm having trouble with.I cant seem to find any solid reading material for stuff like these.For example, will restoring a nandroid backup really fix problems like bootloops and other errors you may run into while flashing ROMS? Also,how do kernels and ROMs match up? are they independent of each other or do certain ROMs work only when you have a particular kernel installed? will a wrong kernel cause any issues with certain ROMs and I'm seriously scared of bricking my device since the amount you're required to know is quite vast.I used to have an iPhone until the HTC One M7 and I was pretty much an advanced user on the iOS platform.I wouldnt call myself a noob, but I cant call myself an advanced android user either.Atleast not yet.
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Your in safe hands with this forum....theres not nuch that cannot be solved if you go wrong,however there are a multitude of good videos on you tube .
I found this guys videos very easy to follow https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKlOmM_eB0nzTNiDFZibSSA
A little out of date now but a good image of what to do,backed up with the knowledge base on this forum its relatively easy!
Once you have a custom recovery make back ups before you do anything,I found buying an OTG cable and USB drive a good way to create lots of back ups ,so if things go wrong you have a good restore point.
Unlikely to brick your device if you keep S-on ,build up your confidence and go S-off when you can...its like xmas everyday once you know how to use the power it brings!
Okay,let me start off simple.My HTC One M7 is on complete stock now.Running Lollipop from HTC.It is an unlocked Hong Kong version.Bootloader unlocked and TWRP recovery flashed.I need a kernel which will enable motion launch gestures as on the one m8 and also functions like sweep2wake etc.Can someone link me to the appropriate kernel to flash?
I know how to flash the kernel, I have trouble choosing the right one.
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Nanda K said:
Okay,let me start off simple.My HTC One M7 is on complete stock now.Running Lollipop from HTC.It is an unlocked Hong Kong version.Bootloader unlocked and TWRP recovery flashed.I need a kernel which will enable motion launch gestures as on the one m8 and also functions like sweep2wake etc.Can someone link me to the appropriate kernel to flash?
I know how to flash the kernel, I have trouble choosing the right one.
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If you are running stock rom (sense 6) + lollipop and your phone is a M7_UL or M7_U then ElementalX 20.1 should work fine
From one noob to another haha
I really like ViperOne mods, but I haven't used Elements.
alray nailed it -- easiest ROM install.
you need to install TWRP first.
I used the HTC One Toolkit for this, you can find it on XDA. (Sorry new user, I can't post links)
I assume your phone is still unlocked. -- if not, unlock it
Have Debug mode Enabled on your phone. (Settings -> About -> Software information -> More -> Click Build number 10 times)
Settings -> Developer options -> USB Debugging -> Checked
Using HTC One Toolkit, click ADB -> Devices
this will start adb. you might wait a second or 5 for your device to be shown.
Then click the Pull down reboot menu select bootloader, then click Reboot.
-the phone should reboot into the Bootloader.
Select Fastboot, press power button.
Then in HTC One Toolkit, close the adb window and click Fastboot.
Click Devices
-Your device should show in the main HTC One Toolkit window.
Once you see that, Under Label Flash, press ... button and select the TWRP you just downloaded. Then select Partition Recovery, then Flash.
Once complete and successful, reboot the phone into Recovery from the phone's menu.
!! NOTE !! You must reboot into Recovery before starting the ROM. Or it may re-write the Recovery.
Once in Recovery, reboot the phone from within Recovery and let it start normally.
Copy your rom (in .zip format) onto your phone. I make new folder called roms or mods on my phones so I don't lose track of where things are.
Once your Rom is copied to your phone (I suggest ViperOne 8.0.0.0), use ADB again and reboot the phone into recovery.
From TWRP Touch Install
navigate to your folder where your ROM is (zip file)
Click it and install.
I wipe all settings when I install a new ROM.
Good luck!
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I used the HTC One Toolkit for this, you can find it on XDA. (Sorry new user, I can't post links)
Using HTC One Toolkit, click ADB -> Devices
Then in HTC One Toolkit
-Your device should show in the main HTC One Toolkit window.
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And I would highly recommend not using any toolkits but instead take an extra 30 mins to learn how to use adb and fastboot properly so if something bad happens you know how to deal with it.
Most noobs are totally stuck if something is not working as expected when using a toolkit. Wen you took the time learning adb and fastboot you'll know how to deal with most issues when flashing roms/recovery/ruu/frimware/kernel/radio and more. When you did not took any time to learn adb and fastboot and using a toolkit instead, when something unexpected happen, you'll just be stuck there because your little toolkit doesn't have any "I'm screwed, what should I do?" button.
alray said:
And I would highly recommend not using any toolkits but instead take an extra 30 mins to learn how to use adb and fastboot properly so if something bad happens you know how to deal with it.
Most noobs are totally stuck if something is not working as expected when using a toolkit. Wen you took the time learning adb and fastboot you'll know how to deal with most issues when flashing roms/recovery/ruu/frimware/kernel/radio and more. When you did not took any time to learn adb and fastboot and using a toolkit instead, when something unexpected happen, you'll just be stuck there because your little toolkit doesn't have any "I'm screwed, what should I do?" button.
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I have nothing against using using tools, so long as they're trusted.
Nor is there anything wrong doing it by hand, if not more beneficial.
All in one tools bypass a lot of the understanding.
Alray's first post was right to the point, basic, and a perfect example.
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I do know how to use adb and command line to do all that.Intact I did not know that there was a toolkit to do this before I read that post
I do have some experience with the HTC wildfire and sensation XL.But they were considerably older devices which I used a long time ago as temporary ones.
The HTC One is my first non iOS device.
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Hey, I am trying to revert my HTC desire 510 to stock, i do not have a backup. I found files on the htcdev.com and thought they were Roms (easy catch). Unfortunately they are not. I don't even know what to do with these files in order to get my ROM in place.
My device is a 64bit, was running UK Vodafone rom. i need to get that back on. Need help here...
That up there, old...... I got the solution, thanks to the developers that helped me. Am now posting the links here. Choose which your phone is based on. The link includes different RUU's, not only that of Vodafone.
https://mega.nz/#fm/95YHUAQT
i have been told that the upper link doesnt work, try this...... https://mega.co.nz/#F!3Zo10Zya!-NbM_2RWWecFlc5mH9bLbA
I did not upload anything, so i will not take credit for that job. On the other hand, i will take credit for widely sharing. (Easy Find)
Best way of downloading is having the Mega downloader app on your computer.
Tested and approved for share. I thank all the developers out there. FYI, the RUU's do not exist on the htc.com/uk site. I do not know why. Those of x86 have theres on htc.com/us site.
Hit THanks
ADDITION
The HTC Desire 510 x64 Rom has been debloated, thanx to the developers that have been working on this.
Link for the TWRP backup.
https://mega.nz/#!nBJUDL7D!bmkQzsbywpbyJ7tzPybSRtYUG1LzsPNnv_M7wZr4PoA
Link for the TWRP backup deodexed.
https://mega.nz/#!jApGjZDJ!zQoSmyaCSRBV6iBtQwEOR_mTYhzqYeFxhm5p1P-fk68
HOW TO INSTALL:
What is changed?
Not much is changed.
Bellow are the app replacements I made:
1. Sense Home ---> NOVA Launcher
2. Sense Messages ---> Google Messages (Material Design)
3. Sense Calculator ---> Xlythe Calculator (Material Design)
4. Sense Calendar ---> Google Calendar (Material Design)
5. Sense Clock ---> Google Clock (Material Design)
6. Sense File Manager ---> ES File Explorer
7. Sense Weather ---> AccuWeather
4. Sense Keyboard ---> Google Keyboard
He removed a lot of HTCs and Google’s useless apps and other things, that are taking up space and resources.
From Google apps you have left:
1. Google Play Store
2. Google Chrome
3. Google Play Games
4. Google Drive
4. YouTube
5. All other background apps and services that are required for the Google apps to function properly.
From HTC apps you have left:
1. Camera app
2. FM Radio
3. Gallery (I couldn't find a decent replacement)
4. Music
5. Photo Editor
6. LockScreen
He removed the HTC Browser, Zoe, E-mail and other useless stuff from HTC.
He has included:
1. Clean Master Lite - It's much faster than the full blown app and gets the job done. Lots of people hate it but it works like a charm on this device.
2. DiskInfo - With this little app you can see all of the partitions on your device. Regardless if you are S-ON or S-OFF.
3. Glim Lite - A set of beautiful Material design icons for NOVA launcher.
He didn't include an E-mail app because the Play Store is full of them and I couldn't choose. This choice is up to you.
How to install it?
First of all you need an unlocked bootloader with a TWRP - custom recovery installed on your device.
To unlock your bootloader go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/desi...e-510-t2910233. Follow that tutorial to get your bootloader unlocked. After a successful unlocking you'll need a custom recovery.
Download this file: https://dl.twrp.me/a11ul/twrp-3.0.2-0-a11ul.img. This is the latest TWRP recovery for our device. Now we need to flash this file on the device:
Before starting put the contents of the ZIP file on to your SD card. And make sure that it has this folder structure:
Code:
--SD CARD
--TWRP
--BACKUPS
--Your device serial number (The name of this folder should be the serial number of your device otherwise TWRP won't see the backups in this folder)
--2016-04-17--13-49-21_KTU84L_release-keys (Don't change this, I don't know what will happen if you do)
All you do is replace the downloaded backup with your backup, 1st delete your files..... DO NOT REPLACE THE FOLDERS, ONLY THE FILES IN THE LAST FOLDER
1. Power off your device by pulling the battery out and putting it in again.
2. Press the Volume Down and Power Buttons until you see the HBOOT screen.
3. Press the Power button again to enter Fastboot mode.
4. Connect your phone with your PC using an USB cable.
5. Now open your terminal (I'm using Ubuntu but it's same in Windows as well) and type:
Code:
fastboot devices
This will show you an output like this:
Code:
--your devices serial number-- fastboot
If it doesn't show you an output like that then you probably didn't install the drivers correctly or you have a faulty USB cable.
If your output is the same as above than we can move on.
This command will flash the TWRP recovery on your device:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery /full/path/to/the/recovery.img
Example:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery /home/denny/Downloads/twrp-3.0.2-0-a11ul.img
Now you have TWRP on your device.
To boot TWRP press the Power button to go back to the HBOOT screen and navigate to the RECOVERY option with the volume keys and again press the Power button. After a few seconds you'll see your new recovery.
Restoring the backup
First we need to wipe any potential data that will cause conflicts with the new system.
1. Tap on "Wipe"
2. Tap on "Advanced Wipe"
3. Select all but leave the Micro SDCard option unchecked.
4. Swipe the slider to wipe the data.
After that is complete press on the house button on the lower end of the screen.
Now we are going to restore the backup:
1. Tap on the "Restore" button.
2. At the lower left corner tap on "Select Storage" button.
3. Choose "Micro SDCard" option and press OK.
4. Now you should see the backup folder. Open it.
5. Select "Boot" and "System" and swipe to start the restoring process.
6. Press "Reboot System" after the restoring has finished.
After you setup you system, remove the battery again, launch in to recovery and flash this boot.img
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3-NJk0QRfxXaGNzX1VsOHR4NXM/view?pref=2&pli=1
when it is done, u may also flash this Busybox
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863143680
Original Thread.....http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...droid-4-4-3-stock-os-debloated-64bit-t3361689
Big thanks to:
@denny.hell - for the debloating
@lucyr03 - for boot.img
@wolfaas12345 - for providing a tutorial on how to unlock your bootloader.
@rbheromax - for making a kernel with write protection removed.
@patrik.KT - for developing the TWRP recovery for our device.
Zubagy said:
Hey, I am trying to revert my HTC desire 510 to stock, i do not have a backup. I found files on the htcdev.com and thought they were Roms (easy catch). Unfortunately they are not. I don't even know what to do with these files in order to get my ROM in place.
My device is a 64bit, was running UK Vodafone rom. i need to get that back on. Need help here...
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Easy mistake HTC are not remotely helpful. Are you rooted?
Joeyyy777 said:
Easy mistake HTC are not remotely helpful. Are you rooted?
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No, am not rooted, can get rooted though... have no RUU rom
Zubagy said:
No, am not rooted, can get rooted though... have no RUU rom
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At the bottom of this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/htc-desire-510-64-bit-eu--international-version/64-bit-ruu-t3046343/page2 Mr Mike has posted a working link to the RUU. Dont forget to hit thanks
Joeyyy777 said:
At the bottom of this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/htc-desire-510-64-bit-eu--international-version/64-bit-ruu-t3046343/page2 Mr Mike has posted a working link to the RUU. Dont forget to hit thanks
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I took a look at that thread, That is my backup plan. Looking for Vodafone UK RUU, found this though https://mega.nz/#!d4ZknKYT!ZhCHoiBSNJl3pBO_G-uv518ssNrGDY6UPH4EpqZ7qog
Not yet downloaded it. i was told that that I can only use that of vodafone UK (x.xx.161.x).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64559284#post64559284
No files in your given link
Zubagy said:
Hey, I am trying to revert my HTC desire 510 to stock, i do not have a backup. I found files on the htcdev.com and thought they were Roms (easy catch). Unfortunately they are not. I don't even know what to do with these files in order to get my ROM in place.
My device is a 64bit, was running UK Vodafone rom. i need to get that back on. Need help here...
That up there, old...... I got the solution, thanks to the developers that helped me. Am now posting the links here. Choose which your phone is based on. The link includes different RUU's, not only that of Vodafone.
I did not upload anything, so i will not take credit for that job. On the other hand, i will take credit for widely sharing. (Easy Find)
Best way of downloading is having the Mega downloader app on your computer.
Tested and approved for share. I thank all the developers out there. FYI, the RUU's do not exist on the htc.com/uk site. I do not know why. Those of x86 have theres on htc.com/us site.
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Thanks for posting it but unfortunately there are no files in your given link for "mega.nz /#fm /95YHUAQT[/url"
meetact said:
Thanks for posting it but unfortunately there are no files in your given link for "mega.nz /#fm /95YHUAQT[/url"
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https://mega.co.nz/#F!3Zo10Zya!-NbM_2RWWecFlc5mH9bLbA
Try that, hit thanks if that worked for you.
link is working
Try that, hit thanks if that worked for you.[/QUOTE]
thanks for the working link but the file that I am looking for is not here and I am looking for RUU Telstra 64bit Australia.
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Try that, hit thanks if that worked for you.
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thanks for the working link but the file that I am looking for is not here and I am looking for RUU Telstra 64bit Australia.[/QUOTE]
i do not Know if you have stambled by this thread, Check it out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-510/help/desire-64-ruu-telstrawwe-1-50-841-2-t3061492
Hey Zubagy. I have been searching for an RUU for vodaphone for ages!! Is this the stock?
Could you advice me on how to apply this after after rooting my device. Will this lock my carrier again. I am actually on a different carrier, but they can't detect tethering because I bought the phone from vodaphone.
Benjive said:
Hey Zubagy. I have been searching for an RUU for vodaphone for ages!! Is this the stock?
Could you advice me on how to apply this after after rooting my device. Will this lock my carrier again. I am actually on a different carrier, but they can't detect tethering because I bought the phone from vodaphone.
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Any time, yes... the version is 1.51.161.10. It doesnt lock the operator, your phone is just based on the Vodaphone make but you are able to use any operator. Iam in Uganda and i use the phone for Airtel. The Vodaphone part of it all is to jst show who the makers or promoters are in this case. But all that is Bloatware. I have updated my Blog and added the necessary links that you are intrested in, and how to install. (Debloated rom)
in this case am assuming you have x64 based HTC.
Sorry for the delay in the response this time, I went offline yesterday.
That rom is a '.exe'. this means you will have to ran it on ur windows computer and all u do, is insert the phone when you are asked to, and let the computer do the rest.
If you need further help, dont hesitate....especially when it comes to flashing the fdebloated version, the developer of that version is not replying, dont know why
Zubagy said:
Any time, yes... the version is 1.51.161.10. It doesnt lock the operator, your phone is just based on the Vodaphone make but you are able to use any operator. Iam in Uganda and i use the phone for Airtel. The Vodaphone part of it all is to jst show who the makers or promoters are in this case. But all that is Bloatware. I have updated my Blog and added the necessary links that you are intrested in, and how to install. (Debloated rom)
in this case am assuming you have x64 based HTC.
Sorry for the delay in the response this time, I went offline yesterday.
That rom is a '.exe'. this means you will have to ran it on ur windows computer and all u do, is insert the phone when you are asked to, and let the computer do the rest.
If you need further help, dont hesitate....especially when it comes to flashing the fdebloated version, the developer of that version is not replying, dont know why
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Many thanks, you have been very helpful,
So all I have to do is download the Vofaphone ROM and run it on my computer after my phone is rooted? Do I need to make sure that boot loader is locked and any other precautions I should take? I wish to unroot the phone afterwards and leave it as the vodaphone version.
Benjive said:
Many thanks, you have been very helpful,
So all I have to do is download the Vofaphone ROM and run it on my computer after my phone is rooted? Do I need to make sure that boot loader is locked and any other precautions I should take? I wish to unroot the phone afterwards and leave it as the vodaphone version.
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No, no need for relocking the boot loader, just go a head and insert your phone as it will tell you too Just make sure you have battery of around 50%+.
your wish will come through to unroot the phone, but trust me.....it is boring. the debloated rom is far much better when it comes to performance. the phone is actually smoother and you get space for other applications. What i did with my phone, i installed the debloated, added a memory card of 8gb, partitioned it so that i can push some apps to the phone..... but hey, anytym......You need more help..... dont hesitate.....will be right here.
hit thanx if this helped
Zubagy said:
No, no need for relocking the boot loader, just go a head and insert your phone as it will tell you too Just make sure you have battery of around 50%+.
your wish will come through to unroot the phone, but trust me.....it is boring. the debloated rom is far much better when it comes to performance. the phone is actually smoother and you get space for other applications. What i did with my phone, i installed the debloated, added a memory card of 8gb, partitioned it so that i can push some apps to the phone..... but hey, anytym......You need more help..... dont hesitate.....will be right here.
hit thanx if this helped
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Hi Zubaggy, I have just two more questions.
After I have opened the .exe file and installed the Vodaphone ROM on my phone, do I need to also install the 1.51.161.10 Kernel from the HTCdev website, or does the ROM have that inside it.?
Thanks
Benjive said:
Hi Zubaggy, I have just two more questions.
After I have opened the .exe file and installed the Vodaphone ROM on my phone, do I need to also install the 1.51.161.10 Kernel from the HTCdev website, or does the ROM have that inside it.?
Thanks
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hi, No, that .exe file comes as a full package...... no need for further installations.......
Anytime, just message or quote me.......will be right hea.
But i employ you to try the Debloated version. It is awesome
I am getting error 155 when I try and install the ROM?
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I have tried installing several times (vodaphone UK 1.51.161.7) and at first it gave me error 115 and then the next 3 times was stuck on 0/7 install for 30 minutes. I have rooted using dips root method but this ROM doesn't work. Can you help me?
Benjive said:
I am getting error 155 when I try and install the ROM?
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I have tried installing several times (vodaphone UK 1.51.161.7) and at first it gave me error 115 and then the next 3 times was stuck on 0/7 install for 30 minutes. I have rooted using dips root method but this ROM doesn't work. Can you help me?
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When you are flashing a RUU, you need to unroot the phone, install the stock recovery and relock the bootloader before you start the install process. The errors above tell you that you haven't done something from the things I mentioned.
denny.hell said:
When you are flashing a RUU, you need to unroot the phone, install the stock recovery and relock the bootloader before you start the install process. The errors above tell you that you haven't done something from the things I mentioned.
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I installed the recovery I made using philz touch. I believe I am now unrooted. I was told by Zubaggy that I don't need to relock boot loader. How do I do that anyway?
Benjive said:
I installed the recovery I made using philz touch. I believe I am now unrooted. I was told by Zubaggy that I don't need to relock boot loader. How do I do that anyway?
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When you run the RUU the installer expects the phone to be in original shape. That is way it gives our errors when it detects a custom kernel or a custom recovery.
This is the stock kernel:
https://mega.nz/#!LQIDQZzK!pdmMgPrh5clCYWuyAczfzyIhKBFDyysYWAOLRhx0pZM
This is the stock recovery:
https://mega.nz/#!uMQ0ETpB!5YLSOjAHGfDMCrDHIN3smSTjPI35LcD1wSJf4BZ6Luc
Flash them using fastboot and after that relock the bootloader and try the RUU again.
If you have any questions please ask.
EDIT: You can relock the boot loader using the command: fastboot oem lock
denny.hell said:
When you run the RUU the installer expects the phone to be in original shape. That is way it gives our errors when it detects a custom kernel or a custom recovery.
This is the stock kernel:
https://mega.nz/#!LQIDQZzK!pdmMgPrh5clCYWuyAczfzyIhKBFDyysYWAOLRhx0pZM
This is the stock recovery:
https://mega.nz/#!uMQ0ETpB!5YLSOjAHGfDMCrDHIN3smSTjPI35LcD1wSJf4BZ6Luc
Flash them using fastboot and after that relock the bootloader and try the RUU again.
If you have any questions please ask.
EDIT: You can relock the boot loader using the command: fastboot oem lock
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Thanks Danny for your fast responses I have been responding to you in my thread but would like to keep it here.
Philz touch is installed on my system and I don't know how to remove it.
Which should I flash first the stock kernel or recovery.
Surely I can't use recovery while I have one already, what if I install the stock recovery and then I haven't got a back up file.
What commands do I need to enter in CMD to flash those files.
Thanks.