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Need a bit of S-Off help

Hi everyone,
I'm trying to S-Off my HTC Desire and I'm having some issues with it. Whenever I try to use the tutorial on the download page and put in the first fastboot command then it fails and gives me an error message. I want to try using the zip file to update my HBOOT but I'm not sure of what I should do with it. Am I supposed to flash it using clockwork?
thanks

use alpharev

They are, but they don't get the process
To the OP, if you don't get it then it's not for you as the instructions are 100% self explanatory so if you don't know basic command line commands then perhaps it isn't for you. Read some more and if you have a question - Google it as everything can be found there

EddyOS said:
They are, but they don't get the process
To the OP, if you don't get it then it's not for you as the instructions are 100% self explanatory so if you don't know basic command line commands then perhaps it isn't for you. Read some more and if you have a question - Google it as everything can be found there
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indeed but even worse
if he reads alpharev.nl he would see that the zip img and the fastboot commands are only available once you already have s-off and are for updates or changes
he needs to download the iso burn to cd and boot it.

I did this yesterday. Downloaded Oracles WM engine and just booted it with the live CD. Apart from a few USB issues a few retries i eventually got it right and that on a x64 Windows 7 main OS

[Q] need help rooting dinc2 please

so i got up to the part where i need to flash clockworkmod recovery into the command prompt however after i type in fastboot oem rebootRUU and it finds my device i move onto the next step "flash recovery recovery-clockwork-4.0.0.4-vivow.img and it cannot load that
i have left my phone plugged in on the htc screen hoping someone can help me successfully complete the root
many thanks in advance
EDIT: can only start in bootloader now, cant use it as actual phone =[

simple29 said:
so i got up to the part where i need to flash clockworkmod recovery into the command prompt however after i type in fastboot oem rebootRUU and it finds my device i move onto the next step "flash recovery recovery-clockwork-4.0.0.4-vivow.img and it cannot load that
i have left my phone plugged in on the htc screen hoping someone can help me successfully complete the root
many thanks in advance
EDIT: can only start in bootloader now, cant use it as actual phone =[
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what guide are you using? the recovery img has to be in the same folder as fastboot unless you point it towards a different folder

In the same boat as the OP, I've done everything right and I get this error message in cmd with the black screen and white HTC text.
BTW OP - You can go back to using your phone. Take out the battery (with the usb plug out of the phone or computer) and put it back in and turn the phone on normally. You'll just have to go through the process again of fastboot oem rebootRUU to get back to the black screen with white HTC text.
I'm using the CyanogenMod Wiki HTC Incredible 2 Full Update Guide (since I cannot link it in my post), I dunno what the OP is using. Also, the recovery file is in the appropriate location(s) in the android-sdk-windows folder.

im using the cyanogenmod wiki and i tried putting the recovery image for clockwork into the same folder as fastboot and adb and it still gives me that error and i dont have the technical savvy to figure this out
edit: that would be the platform-tools folder in the android sdk folder, thats what i found people did by googling this
and to finalassault, i took out my battery and tried turning it back on normally i just get stuck at the white screen with the green htc lettering so i clearly messed something up unless i just have to wait a few minutes

Try this guide. Use the clockwork image attached instead of the one from the CM7 guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14947083
Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk

nothing is working and im completely lost, thanks for the help though
also i still cant turn my phone on normally

drcrawfo said:
Try this guide. Use the clockwork image attached instead of the one from the CM7 guide.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=14947083
Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk
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Same error, except it's just coming up as not able to load this file instead of the other one. Maybe I possibly screwed up whilst doing AlphaRev?
Edit - I just did it a different way and I didn't get an error message:
sending 'recovery' (5022 KB)...
OKAY [ 25.776s]
writing 'recovery'...
OKAY [ 2.254s]
finished. total time: 28.030s
I guess that worked.
Edit 2 - It "worked" but didn't really do anything else. Might have done something wrong on the AlphaRev step. Actually I'll shut up now, something else showed up.
Edit 3 and final edit - Done and done. That was fun.

how did you get it too work???

simple29 said:
how did you get it too work???
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It sounds like you may have borked your stock rom....if you can boot to hboot and select fastboot then you should be able to flash the CWM from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...php?p=14947083
Follow the instructions on the link not the one from CM Wiki. Make sure you have fastboot.exe and CWM image from the link in the same folder as your adb. If you're using windows 7 64bit then you'll need to run adb in compatability mode (at least that's what I had to do to get it working in 64bit).
You should then be able to flash a rooted, deodexed stock froyo sense rom from this link by Jcase http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138274 or use XGunthers Incredibly Debloated Rom here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1138202
That should get you up and runnning. Or you could just jump straight into the GB ASOP roms CM7, MIUI, etc.
Let me know if this works for you....

the first link comes up as 404, appreciate the help
also not quite sure what the compatibility mode is for the adb, kind of a noob here =/
edit: got it in compatibility mode, i suppose i didnt install it right because it looks like it does something for a few seconds then seems to stop

simple29 said:
the first link comes up as 404, appreciate the help
also not quite sure what the compatibility mode is for the adb, kind of a noob here =/
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Use the link in my post above.
Sent from my Incredible 2 using Tapatalk

simple29 said:
the first link comes up as 404, appreciate the help
also not quite sure what the compatibility mode is for the adb, kind of a noob here =/
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It's okay don't worry...I'm pretty new to this stuff too since I just got into rooting about 2 weeks ago.
Compatability mode is an option in windows 7. Right click on the adb.exe file and select Properties. Once that comes up, you'll need to select the compatability tab on top and choose run in 'Windows XP Service Pack 2' mode (sorry I'm at work and don't have access to my win7 machine). Then click ok and it should run in compatability mode.
Then just follow the flash instructions from the link drcrawfo posted up and you should be good to go!

yea i got the compatibility mode, i must have messed something up pretty bad because adb and fastboot dont seem to do much, they go through a quick thing in the command prompt then dont seem to be active after that, also still cant flash clockworkmod

ok so idk why but i decided to try taking out the sd card and then when i did the flash recovery cwm thing a whole list of commands came up in the command prompt and i have no clue if thats good or bad or what command i should pick
ill list a few just to see if that helps you guys in helping me out
update <filename>
flashhall
flash <partition> [ <filename> ]
and a few more then there were options that followed
edit: and now for somereason it doesnt flash again but if i do fastboot recovery i still get all those options so is there a way to get the cwm to flash through that way

simple29 said:
yea i got the compatibility mode, i must have messed something up pretty bad because adb and fastboot dont seem to do much, they go through a quick thing in the command prompt then dont seem to be active after that, also still cant flash clockworkmod
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Hmmm..so you have all your files setup in the same folder and when running the commands from cmd they don't do anything? Does it saying anything is being sent?
This may be beyond my expertise. Have you tried posting in the clockwork mod thread in the development section?
Sent from my Incredible 2

I just want to mention that I didn't end up using the exact commands that are given from the wiki, that didn't seem to work for me. I had to mess around with it (including manually pointing cmd to where it was) to get it to work for me. Had all of the drivers, SDK stuff, the path and everything where they should have been. I hope you get this resolved.

nothing is working out for me this is not fun

same boat as you simple but I can still use my phone. I just gave up as none of the methods seemed to work.

simple29 said:
yea i got the compatibility mode, i must have messed something up pretty bad because adb and fastboot dont seem to do much, they go through a quick thing in the command prompt then dont seem to be active after that, also still cant flash clockworkmod
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You need to open a command window, change the working directory to where adb/fastboot are located and then type adb.exe at the command prompt.
It sounds like you are trying to double-click the adb.exe from Windows Explorer.

yea i was double clicking, im not too savvy with this stuff, how do you change the directory and all that

[Guide-How To Unroot and S-On after Revolutionary] Got ICS/Root Issues? This Helps!

Alright, so, I guess I'm not the only person having issues with the current versions of ICS, which is kinda comforting. If you can't update your SU binary in an ICS rom because your SU app tell you you're not S-Off, that means the bootloader partition was somehow damaged and forgot you're S-Off, so here's a detailed guide of what I did to get my phone up and running again.
This is also a great guide to help fix any stability problems your phone is having in general.
If you just need to unroot to send the phone back to Verizon or to sell it to someone, stop after step 17 and reading everything after it, but before step 18.
***WARNING***
If you do not follow these directions perfectly, you have a chance of damaging your phone. Part of this process involves flashing hboot manually through ADB, which is dangerous. PLEASE PAY SPECIFIC ATTENTION TO THAT SECTION OF THIS GUIDE. If you don't, your phone is going to be a very depressing paperweight.
IF AT ANY TIME YOUR PHONE TRIES TO ACCEPT AN OTA YOU NEED TO DENY IT! Because of how the Revolutionary Team's S-Off Tool works, we need to be in Froyo to flash hboot manually. An OTA will only get in the way!
Make sure your phone has a decent amount of battery (More than 50%) and keep it plugged in whenever you boot to hboot to be safe. If your phone powers off or dies when flashing a PG32IMG.zip, BAD BAD BAD things will happen!
I am also not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. If you're rooted and S-Off, you already know the dangers, so be smart!
Before I get started though, I have some people to credit, as their tools are used in this guide.
Thanks to:
notluK for his Unroot Guide on Android Central. Pretty much all of this guide is a direct kang/plagiarization from him, with minor changes due to file hosting fiascos.
CLSShortFuse for his SuperOneClick tool
The Revolutionary Team for their S-Off Tool
The unrEVOked Team for hosting the HTC Fastboot drivers
I think that's it... now, for your bacon.
NOTE: I do not have the original md5 sums for these files, so don't ask. Just download over a reliable connection (NOT ON YOUR PHONE!).
Pre-Requisites:
HTC Fastboot Drivers
Android SDK
Froyo (2.2.1) PG32IMG.zip
Gingerbread (2.3.3) PG32IMG.zip
Super SU ZIP from here
And a significant amount of time and patience
Okay... here goes. Please make sure to keep all of the above files on your PC to be safe. They are always good to have in case your phone goes screwy.
1. Download and install the Android SDK, install the HTC drivers and then reboot your PC. (If your SDK is fully functional and you already have the Fastboot drivers installed, just skip this step.)
2. Put the Froyo RUU zip on the root of your SD card and rename it to PG32IMG.zip (if Windows is hiding your file extensions, don't add the .zip to the end).
3. Boot your phone into the Bootloader (Vol Down + Power while off)
4. Press Vol Up to accept the update
5. Reboot phone when done (It may power off to a black screen instead of actually rebooting. Don't panic, just turn the phone on like you normally would ) When it's done booting, delete the PG32IMG.zip from the SD.
6. Check your OS version under Menu>Settings>About Phone>Software Information. Verify your OS version as 2.2.1.
7. Enable USB Debugging under Menu>Settings>Applications>Development
8. Plug in your phone and run the SuperOneClick root tool. When it asks if you want Busybox installed, say Yes. This is important, as you will need Busybox to verify the md5 of the hboot image you are about to flash to your phone manually.
9. Reboot your phone
10. Find the Froyo PG32IMG.zip on your computer and find the hboot_0.97.0000_336906.nb0 file inside. Extract it and put it in the platform-tools folder of your SDK.
11. Make sure your phone is still plugged in and then open your Command Prompt/Terminal and cd to your SDK's platform-tools folder, and follow the adb commands below, with your phone still plugged in, of course!
EXAMPLE: This is where mine is, yours may be different, so check!
Code:
cd C:\android\platform-tools\
Once that's done, continue:
Code:
adb devices (make sure ADB sees your phone if not, this is an appropriate time to ask for help :))
adb root
adb remount
adb push hboot_0.97.0000_336906.nb0 /data/local/
STOP HERE! If you're a dummy and didn't install Busybox with your SuperOneClick, download a Busybox Installer app from the Market and install it to /system/xbin/.
12. Now, do:
Code:
adb shell
su
/system/xbin/busybox md5sum /data/local/hboot_0.97.0000_336906.nb0
If your answer is not affe3dc9abe9d3a8c8bb3ba0ee5176ac, stop now and reboot your phone, then start over again at step 11.
***WARNING***
If you skip this step, you're a big, dumb idiot. This next step involves flashing something to what is probably the most important partition on your phone. If you mess this up, no one can help you, and your phone is permanent brick.
13. If the md5sums match, continue:
Code:
adb shell dd if=/data/local/hboot_0.97.0000_336906.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
14. Verify the partition's md5sum to be extra-safe. If it's not exactly the same as the original md5 above, DO NOT REBOOT YOUR PHONE! Just start at step 11 again.
Code:
adb shell /system/xbin/busybox md5sum /dev/block/mmcblk0p18
15. Go into your Settings and disable Fast Boot (I don't remember where this is on the 2.2.1 firmware, so look around until you find it). Now, put the 2.3.3 PG32IMG.zip on the root of your SD and boot into hboot like you did before (Vol Down + Power while off).
16. Press Vol Up to accept the update.
17. Reboot into GB when done.
***WARNING***
If you accept the 2.3.4 OTA before going S-Off, you will have no way of reverting and back and re-rooting, SO DON'T DO IT!
The above may not be true, but I'm pretty sure it is, so PLEASE, for your own good, DON'T ACCEPT THE OTA!
If you needed to unroot to send the phone back to Verizon/wherever you got it from, or to sell it, this is the place to stop. If you're selling the phone to someone and they know what rooting is, they'll thank you for not updating to 2.3.4.
18. Run Revolutionary like you did before and accept the installation of ClockworkMod recovery (It'll be an old version, but that's okay).
19. Put the SuperUser zip from earlier on your SD and flash it like normal. (Backup first if you want to have a backup of factory stock unrooted)
20. Profit!
At this point, your phone is now at root 2.3.3 stock and S-Off again! Update your ClockworkMod recovery (or use 4ext, which I like a lot), make a backup (PLEASE, MAKE A BACKUP!) and then flash the rom of your choice, probably an ICS one.
Feel free to update your radio and stuff too. Things should be working much better than before.
And, to be safe, never OC past 1.3ghz. You shouldn't ever need to anyway, and it can break things, which means you'll have to do this all over again. Overclocking too high and my phone overheating is how I got into this situation in the first place, so I'm not just blowing hot air here. (Haha, get it? )
If anybody has any questions (please, don't bombard me with them ), feel free to post here and I'll do my best to respond in a helpful and timely manner.
If this helped you, click the "Thanks" button, or I'ma find you!
Happy flashing!

^^ should be stickied
thx for the legwork gathering and re-uploading all the files to new sharing sites.

ballisticn8 said:
^^ should be stickied
thx for the legwork gathering and re-uploading all the files to new sharing sites.
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I'm glad this is useful! I have all the RUU files saved on my pc too, so if the links do go bad at some point, I still have them and can re-upload.

RegnierD said:
I'm glad this is useful! I have all the RUU files saved on my pc too, so if the links do go bad at some point, I still have them and can re-upload.
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Links are definitely bad. Any chance you still have the files?
I found the Froyo RUU, but I still need the latest Gingerbread RUU.

This helps a lot thanks

Reg, could update the links for the Froyo and GB RUU's? Thanks!

I'll post new links sometime today, guys.

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I'll post new links sometime today, guys.
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Thanks you!!

the RUU files can be found here:
http://goo-inside.me/vivow/ruu

Does anyone have the 2.3.3 stock kernel? I tried another and now wifi won't enable

nevermind!... lol

my phone isn't charging (read that many users have had problems with the charging port on this phone), i just unrooted and s-off'ed. i'm on froyo now. should i download 2.3.3? where can i get it and would that be enough to get a new phone under warranty? or do i need to have the latest OTA 2.3.4? thanks in advance and i apologize for all the questions

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^^ should be stickied
thx for the legwork gathering and re-uploading all the files to new sharing sites.
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Now stickied
If I helped, give thanks, if you please.
........Death before dishonor........

hokieputter said:
the RUU files can be found here:
http://goo-inside.me/vivow/ruu
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which one should i download if i just want the stock 2.3.3 so that i can return my phone for warranty? thanks.

The links are bad. I need the two PG32IMG files... My phone is not fairing well =/

S-On
Where in the guide should I stop if i want to go from s-off back to s-on so i can get a replacement phone?

smayer85 said:
Where in the guide should I stop if i want to go from s-off back to s-on so i can get a replacement phone?
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RegnierD said:
17. Reboot into GB when done.
***WARNING***
If you accept the 2.3.4 OTA before going S-Off, you will have no way of reverting and back and re-rooting, SO DON'T DO IT!
The above may not be true, but I'm pretty sure it is, so PLEASE, for your own good, DON'T ACCEPT THE OTA!
If you needed to unroot to send the phone back to Verizon/wherever you got it from, or to sell it, this is the place to stop. If you're selling the phone to someone and they know what rooting is, they'll thank you for not updating to 2.3.4.
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Reading helps.

I cannot get android SDK to install, it says "Java SE Development Kit (JDK) not found. Error: Failed to find Java version for 'C:\Windows\system32\java.exe': [2] The system cannot find the file specified." I have went and tried to install the java it says to but that won't work either. Should I uninstall any java I have installed and try then? My phone bootloops everytime i restart causing me to factory reset it so I need to get a replacement. Thank you.
Edit: Got the java to install after deleting and also have android SDK installing all the stuff now.

New issue, sorry for so many questions im kind of a noob, but when i try to adb root it says something about not able to in production. Does it affect me that my sdk folder in on a seperate HDD from c:\? I'm gonna try to redo it now and hopefully have this working this afternoon. Also, cmd will not let me cd to my SDK folder.

Mount error
When I enter the remount command an error is returned stating: adb remount failed: unknown error: 0
Anyone have any ideas how to resolve this?
Thanks

[Q] 4.29.12 Simon's Sense 3.5v2 ROM stuck on "opening update package"

First off I'd like to preface this by saying that I love having an Android & I am so grateful for the devs out there that put in endless hours of work for the community.
I am a n00b, but have successfully flashed ROMs on various devices... moto backflip, triumph, nook color...
I currently have an HTC Wildfire S on VMUSA.
Here are other stats:
MARVELC PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.06.000
MICROP-0354
RADIO-0.94.00.0824
AUG 15 2011,22:34:38
CWM v5.0.2.8
32gb SD CARD [FAT32/EXT-2 VIA MINI PARTITION TOOL ON WIN7]
MAC OSX LION
WINDOWS 7 [VIA PARALLELS]
Attempted the following:
wipe data/factory reset in CWM
wipe dalvik cache
ran SuperWipeMarvelcEdition.zip (completed successfully)
then tried to install "simonsense3.5v.2.zip" and the following happens:
"--Installing: /sdcard/ROMs/simonsense3.5v2.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package... (it will either hang here or...)
Installing update..." (it will hang here and then reboot itself into CWM recovery)
I tried flashing simon's v.1 of this ROM a few weeks ago and gave up because I couldn't get it to work and it took me many tries to get it back to the stock ROM. I tried searching on the forums for any issues like mine but haven't found any, and I tried all of the recommendations I could find.
Please let me know if you need any additional information!
Thanks so much!!

You may want to try just redownload the zip file (if you haven't already.)
Also, how did you get S-OFF? Was it Goldcard method or did you receive the phone as S-OFF?
And finally, thank you for detailed information about your phone, computer, and the steps you have tried to fix the issue. It makes troubleshooting much easier!

kalaker said:
You may want to try just redownload the zip file (if you haven't already.)
Also, how did you get S-OFF? Was it Goldcard method or did you receive the phone as S-OFF?
And finally, thank you for detailed information about your phone, computer, and the steps you have tried to fix the issue. It makes troubleshooting much easier!
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I haven't tried re-downloading it, I will do that right now. 9:23PM redownloaded and flashed another copy...still hangs at "opening update package..."
I used the Goldcard method from this thread: (google: 452087-tutorials-roms-team-marvelusc-everything-you-need it won't let me post a link because i'm new to the forum)
and you're welcome! I appreciate the time that experienced users take to help out people like me and want to make it as quick & painless as possible!
EDIT: i attached a zip of the recovery.log from CWM from one of the first times I tried to flash the ROM...don't know if it helps.[/COLOR]

heatherelane said:
I haven't tried re-downloading it, I will do that right now. I used the Goldcard method from this thread: (google: 452087-tutorials-roms-team-marvelusc-everything-you-need it won't let me post a link because i'm new to the forum)
and you're welcome! I appreciate the time that experienced users take to help out people like me and want to make it as quick & painless as possible!
EDIT: i attached a zip of the recovery.log from CWM from one of the first times I tried to flash the ROM...don't know if it helps.[/COLOR]
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Thank you for that link. And if you would, just post back on how the re-download goes. Personally, I didn't see anything in the recovery.log, but maybe a more experienced user would.

kalaker said:
Thank you for that link. And if you would, just post back on how the re-download goes. Personally, I didn't see anything in the recovery.log, but maybe a more experienced user would.
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still hangs at "Opening update package..."

Are you downloading from your computer then putting it on your SD then flashing or are you using ROM Manager?
Have you tried any other ROMs? Try flashing CM7 (make a backup in Recovery first).
CM7 Link

kalaker said:
Are you downloading from your computer then putting it on your SD then flashing or are you using ROM Manager?
Have you tried any other ROMs? Try flashing CM7 (make a backup in Recovery first).
I first downloaded on my phone and flashed using ROM manager, but this time I downloaded from computer and transferred to SD card using a usb sdcard reader.
downloaded CM7 now. I had CM7 on my Triumph, is this build ok for daily use?
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heatherelane said:
I first downloaded on my phone and flashed using ROM manager, but this time I downloaded from computer and transferred to SD card using a usb sdcard reader.
downloaded CM7 now. I had CM7 on my Triumph, is this build ok for daily use?
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This build is pretty good. It has some MMS and WiFi issues, but until Sense 3.5, this was the only ROM I'd use. In fact, I'm using it right now. You'll need to flash the gapps package from Recovery if you do CM7 (which I'm sure you know, since you had CM7 before.)

kalaker said:
This build is pretty good. It has some MMS and WiFi issues, but until Sense 3.5, this was the only ROM I'd use. In fact, I'm using it right now. You'll need to flash the gapps package from Recovery if you do CM7 (which I'm sure you know, since you had CM7 before.)
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awesome, I might just stick with this. I don't use MMS anyway...what wifi issues are there? I barely get any service in my apartment so I am usually on wifi here.

heatherelane said:
awesome, I might just stick with this. I don't use MMS anyway...what wifi issues are there? I barely get any service in my apartment so I am usually on wifi here.
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I actually haven't had many Wi-Fi issues, but they've been reported. The thread can be found here. Usually I'll lose WiFi if the phone has been locked for awhile. A quick fix I'll do is Settings>Wireless & Networks>WiFi. Then I'll toggle it off then on and it'll work fine.
Did it flash or have you tried yet?

kalaker said:
I actually haven't had many Wi-Fi issues, but they've been reported. The thread can be found here. Usually I'll lose WiFi if the phone has been locked for awhile. A quick fix I'll do is Settings>Wireless & Networks>WiFi. Then I'll toggle it off then on and it'll work fine.
Did it flash or have you tried yet?
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just downloaded, flashing now. it's currently on "Installing update..."
latest gapps is still 20110828?

heatherelane said:
just downloaded, flashing now. it's currently on "Installing update..."
latest gapps is still 20110828?
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Hopefully it works! And yes, 20110828 is still the latest. If you need the download link:
http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-gb-20110828-signed.zip

kalaker said:
I actually haven't had many Wi-Fi issues, but they've been reported. The thread can be found here. Usually I'll lose WiFi if the phone has been locked for awhile. A quick fix I'll do is Settings>Wireless & Networks>WiFi. Then I'll toggle it off then on and it'll work fine.
Did it flash or have you tried yet?
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it restarts in the middle of installing should I try a newer version of CWM? I'm on 5.0.2.8.

heatherelane said:
it restarts in the middle of installing should I try a newer version of CWM? I'm on 5.0.2.8.
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What happens if you just reboot the phone? Is it the previous ROM or does it fail to boot?
5.0.2.8 is the latest official version for the Marvelc. I am using a not-so-stable touch recovery koush made before realizing Marvelc is mdpi.

kalaker said:
What happens if you just reboot the phone? Is it the previous ROM or does it fail to boot?
5.0.2.8 is the latest official version for the Marvelc. I am using a not-so-stable touch recovery koush made before realizing Marvelc is mdpi.
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It fails to boot . tried again and now it's hanging at "Opening update package..."

Alright, let's try redownloading the recovery (http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvelc.zip). Then re-flashing the recovery.
Download that file.
Power off phone.
Reboot to HBOOT (Power + Vol. Down)
Choose Fastboot
Open Terminal/Command Prompt
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <path-to-file>
Where, of course, <path-to-file> is the actual path and don't actually put the angle brackets.

kalaker said:
Alright, let's try redownloading the recovery (http://download.clockworkmod.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvelc.zip). Then re-flashing the recovery.
Download that file.
Power off phone.
Reboot to HBOOT (Power + Vol. Down)
Choose Fastboot
Open Terminal/Command Prompt
Code:
fastboot flash recovery <path-to-file>
Where, of course, <path-to-file> is the actual path and don't actually put the angle brackets.
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>< sorry...can you back up a few steps...I think I need to install your scripts first from your signature?

If you do not have ADB and Fastboot installed on your computer, then yes, you will need to run those scripts.
Simply open Terminal (they're Mac- and Linux-only) and drag and drop the "ADB Install Mac.sh" into the window. Then hit enter.
Edit: Do the following ONLY if you get a permssion error.
If it says something about permission denied, type
Code:
chmod 755 <path-to-directory>/*
chmod 755 <path-to-directory>/*.*
Note, do not do the file, but the directory their in. For example, if they're on your desktop, do "chmod 755 ~/Desktop/Android/*".

I had problems with koush recovery. So I've stuck with alquez unofficial recovery. No problems at all and I do a ton of flashing. It's better imho
Sent from my HTC_A510c using XDA App

kalaker said:
If you do not have ADB and Fastboot installed on your computer, then yes, you will need to run those scripts.
Simply open Terminal (they're Mac- and Linux-only) and drag and drop the "ADB Install Mac.sh" into the window. Then hit enter.
Edit: Do the following ONLY if you get a permssion error.
If it says something about permission denied, type
Code:
chmod 755 <path-to-directory>/*
chmod 755 <path-to-directory>/*.*
Note, do not do the file, but the directory their in. For example, if they're on your desktop, do "chmod 755 ~/Desktop/Android/*".
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ok it installed no problem, no permissions error. but now I get this error...
hlane$ fastboot flash recovery /Users/hlane/Downloads/recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvelc.zip
sending 'recovery' (2014 KB)...
FAILED (status malformed (1 bytes))
finished. total time: 0.000s

How To Root HTC Wildfire S A510C CDMA Virgin Mobile!

First, I'd like to thank Chlinkchlink, Heritz, and Superoneclick application for your help and original Root.zip File! Wouldn't work without this!
I Finally found the perfect method to root this Virgin Mobile Device with S-On (Or OFF)! I Spent 3 days on my customers phone at my computer shop figuring a good method without read/write or freeze errors. I Simply EXTRACTED the SUPERUSER and ROOT files from SUPERONECLICK application and PASTED those files into the ROOT.ZIP File provided. Result? The ULTIMATE ROOT.ZIP MODIFICATION! Below are the methods....
Forget to mention... "I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK/BREAK/THROUGH YOUR PHONE OUT THE WINDOW/ Etc!" That can only happen if you fail to backup your device or fail to read my steps and HTC Dev. Thanks and HAPPY ROOTING!
Follow The HTC Dev method to unlock your bootloader. Sorry. Due to rules I am too new to submit links.
Then install clockworkmod recovery like you would through adb on your computer. Download from attachment. make sure you Extract it!
Place the clockworkrecovery image inside your Android Adb folder. Place your phone in bootloader usb mode and plug it into the computer. Open command prompt and browse to the folder where you placed the recovery
example how:
cd c:/
cd Android
Now Flash this bad recovery!
example on cmd prompt:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvelc.img
Now you have clockworkmod recovery!
Now hit Recovery on your cell...
Get My Modified Root.Zip File on link attached.
Now mount USB Storage and make sure your phone is still plugged in to computer.
Copy my modified Root.zip file you downloaded into the root of your MicroSD Card.
Unmount USB and flash the Root.zip file.
Reboot phone and you are now rooted! Donate / Like Me/ And good comments if I helped you!!!

Thanks for your help with my phone. I'm glad you were able to figure it out after i gave up trying. In a few wks i'll get the VM Evo 3d 4g and swing by to have you do that phone as well. I'll let you know if i run into any issues or updates. Thanks once again!

Can anyone else verify this works?
Finally found something for wf s CDMA. Only 1 other person out there that has tried this? Anyone else?

This would of helped me a while ago.
I had an issue where CWM 5.0.2.8 would freeze and restart itself. I had to use 4.X.X.X (don't remember the exact numbers) in order to be able to flash roms.
And maybe you can help me with this. I installed HenseMod with the VirginMobile patch, but I have no service. My carrier doesn't seem to know why either.
Does anyone know what the problem is?

Here you go
F9zSlavik said:
This would of helped me a while ago.
I had an issue where CWM 5.0.2.8 would freeze and restart itself. I had to use 4.X.X.X (don't remember the exact numbers) in order to be able to flash roms.
And maybe you can help me with this. I installed HenseMod with the VirginMobile patch, but I have no service. My carrier doesn't seem to know why either.
Does anyone know what the problem is?
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Yes.. I am sure you need to go back to stock rooted rom. Then activate (or reactivate) with your carrier, then put the Hensemod back.
(Most HTC phones with SENSE won't activate with the carrier with any cyanogen based rom). It must have SENSE.

Nice tut, thanks
Sent from my new LG Optimus Elite

F9zSlavik said:
This would of helped me a while ago.
I had an issue where CWM 5.0.2.8 would freeze and restart itself. I had to use 4.X.X.X (don't remember the exact numbers) in order to be able to flash roms.
And maybe you can help me with this. I installed HenseMod with the VirginMobile patch, but I have no service. My carrier doesn't seem to know why either.
Does anyone know what the problem is?
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what provider do you have? and if its vm try another ROM that was made by someone with a marvelc (the guy who made your ROM doesn't have the phone)
Sent from my HTC_A510c using Tapatalk

I never had a problem with any of the cwm on the marvelc, maybe it was a bad install? I just use the old version then use ROM manager to flash the new version
Sent from my new LG Optimus Elite

sweet, thanks

Very helpful and a good consolidated version. I had more trouble unlocking the bootloader than following your HowTo!!!
Thanx Again!

Unroot??
rgsgroup2005 said:
First, I'd like to thank Chlinkchlink, Heritz, and Superoneclick application for your help and original Root.zip File! Wouldn't work without this!
I Finally found the perfect method to root this Virgin Mobile Device with S-On (Or OFF)! I Spent 3 days on my customers phone at my computer shop figuring a good method without read/write or freeze errors. I Simply EXTRACTED the SUPERUSER and ROOT files from SUPERONECLICK application and PASTED those files into the ROOT.ZIP File provided. Result? The ULTIMATE ROOT.ZIP MODIFICATION! Below are the methods....
Forget to mention... "I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BRICK/BREAK/THROUGH YOUR PHONE OUT THE WINDOW/ Etc!" That can only happen if you fail to backup your device or fail to read my steps and HTC Dev. Thanks and HAPPY ROOTING!
Follow The HTC Dev method to unlock your bootloader. Sorry. Due to rules I am too new to submit links.
Then install clockworkmod recovery like you would through adb on your computer. Download from attachment. make sure you Extract it!
Place the clockworkrecovery image inside your Android Adb folder. Place your phone in bootloader usb mode and plug it into the computer. Open command prompt and browse to the folder where you placed the recovery
example how:
cd c:/
cd Android
Now Flash this bad recovery!
example on cmd prompt:
fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.8-marvelc.img
Now you have clockworkmod recovery!
Now hit Recovery on your cell...
Get My Modified Root.Zip File on link attached.
Now mount USB Storage and make sure your phone is still plugged in to computer.
Copy my modified Root.zip file you downloaded into the root of your MicroSD Card.
Unmount USB and flash the Root.zip file.
Reboot phone and you are now rooted! Donate / Like Me/ And good comments if I helped you!!!
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Hey do you know how to unroot the vmwfs? i used this to root
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but i wanna unroot any ideas??

Finally a method easy and straightforward! well done!
I'm stuck at the end, this is a bit vague:
rgsgroup2005 said:
Unmount USB and flash the Root.zip file.
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searching the forum I found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Flashing_Guide_-_Android is that what you mean?
Can't find any option to flash the on the boot menu... .zip file

Has anyone tried this with a recently purchased VM Wildfire S? Say July 2012 or after?

do we need to s-off
do we need to s-off the phone befor going ahead with the steps mentioned.I mean can we root the phone even without s-off