[HTC Desire S] vampire36:
This is a guide for all those who want to have S-off for their HTC Desire S !!!

I will try to elaborate as much possible so that you understand this easily !

Need :

1. HTC desire S with S-ON

2. Hboot : 0.98.0000 (this the only 1 supported for now. Please check the Hboot version before you proceed else it might brick your phone)

3. No need for any drivers or anything nor HTC sync

Linux system :

I used Ubuntu 11.04. But this manual would work for all Linux Systems.

1. Go to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/

2. Click on Download for Linux

3. Now download the package

4. Now go to the location where this package you have downloaded and extract it to find Alpharevx file.

5. Next take your HTC Desire S. Goto Menu>Settings>Applications>development and turn USB debugging mode on.

6. Now connect your phone to the computer and select Charge only mode.

7. Now open terminal and go to location where you have Alpharevx and type sudo ./alpharevx in the terminal.

8. It would detect your phone, show you you serial number and ask for Beta key.

9. Now on the http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/ enter this serial along with selecting your model and Hboot version.

10. Press generate to get the beta key.

11. Now copy this key as it is and paste in the terminal and press enter.

12. Within 5 min your phone should be unlocked. You can see your phone restart couple of times during this period and then see that its S Off.

13. You will get a message Complete and option if you want to download Clockworkmod recovery.In case cell hangs or any issues. Start again from step 1.

14. I would suggest you say yes to it. It downloads and installs it.

15.Once you get the message that its complete. You can Unplug your phone and enjoy the Power of Android now.

Screenshot :

http://xdaforums.com/atta...1&d=1310301451 (Credits : Nodeffect)

Windows : (credits : chockyT)

Note : You will need to install drivers for your phone but PC Sync should be not installed or uninstalled if installed already.

In case you have PC Sync installed...

Uninstall HTC Sync

Download the windows HTC drivers from Alpharevx's website and install

1. Go to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/

2. Click on Download for Windows

3. Now download the exe

4. Now go to the location where this alpharevx.exe.

5. Next take your HTC Desire S. Goto Menu>Settings>Applications>development and turn USB debugging mode on.

6. Now connect your phone to the computer and select Charge only mode.

7. Now run this alpharevx.exe. (In case of Windows Vista and 7. Right click and run as administrator)

8. It would detect your phone, show you you serial number and ask for Beta key.

9. Now on the http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/ enter this serial along with selecting your model and Hboot version.

10. Press generate to get the beta key.

11. Now copy this key as it is and paste in the alpharevx.exe box and press enter.

12. Within 5 min your phone should be unlocked. You can see your phone restart couple of times during this period and then see that its S Off.

13. You will get a message Complete and option if you want to download Clockworkmod recovery.In case cell hangs or any issues. Start again from step 1.

14. I would suggest you say yes to it. It downloads and installs it.

15. Once you get the message that its complete. You can Unplug your phone and enjoy the Power of Android now.

Guys I have tried my best to keep this explanation as simple as possible. If you have still any problems or face issues feel free to ask.

Btw finally if any1 of you wants me to create another thread for steps for flashing custom roms after S-Offing your phone which I think we already have lots at XDA. But still if you want would post a simple 1 only if people want.

Hope this thread helped :-)

S-off your phone and enjoy !!!