yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Enable USB debugging, plug your phone into your computer.

Download and unzip the attached file.

Run the Flash.bat script as Administrator.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bling_Diggity:
Yep, in recovery mode. Thought CM 5 supported su access...or maybe it's 4ext i'm thinking of...hmm...

At any rate, 2nd attempt flashing was successful. Thanks for your help. Which rom would you suggest? I tried many on Nexus One, but almost always ended up going back to CM. But seeing as how CM currently doesn't support Amaze, is there anything similar out there?
[HTC Amaze 4G] rbaruch:
< waiting for device >

sending 'recovery' (5066 KB)... OKAY [ 0.923s]

writing 'recovery'... OKAY [ 7.521s]

finished. total time: 8.444s

C:\Users\Ron\Desktop\ggfd>fastboot reboot

rebooting...

finished. total time: 0.311s

C:\Users\Ron\Desktop\ggfd>pause

Press any key to continue . . .

Guessing everything went fine... is there anything different in CWM and the regular bootloader... Still looks the same :O
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Bootloader will be the same.

Recovery should be different. Should say 5.0.2.7 at the top.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Nothing anything similiar to CM roms. We don't even have AOSP roms.

In fact we only have like half a dozen roms at the most.
[HTC Amaze 4G] rbaruch:
Oh okay that makes much more sense!

Now if I want to install beastmod... what order of actions?

1.) Kernel tool to install new kernel

2.) Wipe

3.) install beastmod

Ps. how do you even install a new ROM? is there a link for the amaze?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Do it all in that order, yes.

Download your rom and install the zip from the sdcard.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
You are getting a workout tonight for sure......hope you're getting that "THANKS" button hit often.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Total of 14 all day.

I'm thinking about starting a new thread for this.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Vadimus_ca:
*outdated and deleted*
[HTC Amaze 4G] trickinit:
I've looked around quite a bit, but haven't been able to find any mention of an issue I'm having. I'm not really sure what's causing it, but I'm guessing it has something to do with CWM. For some reason my Amaze is having a hard time charging. I'll plug it in when I go to bed and wake up to find that after 6 or 7 hours on the charger, it's only charged up to anywhere between 50 and 80%. When I go into my battery usage, it's very clear that the charging has plateaued. I'm usually able to get it to charge again by rebooting and unplugging/replugging the charging cable.

My wife and I got the Amaze on the same day, and I followed the same steps with both of them. Hers seems to be charging just fine, so I'm really confused. I just followed the steps posted in this thread, and I used the newest version of CWM that is supposed to have the charging fix. I've noticed then when my phone dies completely, it won't turn back on while it's still on the charger. I have to unplug it first. I'm not sure if thats related at all. Any ideas?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Which recovery do you have? It's a known issue with 5.0.2.0 and 5.0.2.6. Try 5.0.2.7 instead. To check reboot into recovery to make sure. Don't use ROM Manager.
[HTC Amaze 4G] vzontini:
I would suggest starting a new thread with updated information. This one is not that clear. I've run a rooted Nexus One for 2 years and have plenty of experience with this stuff and while all the information is here you have to read half a dozen posts, every detail is not included (like what is the external SDcard folder when you plug in your phone via USB), etc. I figured it out no problem because I was willing to read dozens of pages of posts across three threads but I don't know if "noobproof" is accurate as the info sits today.

I only have a few weeks experience with this phone but am willing to help with re-writing to help clarify and *maybe* reduce questions (though you can't fix stupid). I guess PM me or something if you want assistance.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Step 2 is outdated because the software has been updated since the post was created. Other than that it's spot on. I won't create another thread for the purpose of replacing this one when this can be edited and I won't close or delete this thread unless the OP (xboarder) decides not to update the information.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
upadted my good sir :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
if you dont know what a externel sdcard root folder is then you dont need root that simple man
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
I noticed that but we may have a problem on the horizon. I noticed that the Telus and Wind users may require a different PH85IMG.zip file because the version number is different for those devices thus causing the errors and not being able to flash. Which caused me to re-work our script for recovery flashing as well. Perhaps someone who is more knowledgable can create a more thorough script that can do a multiple choice script.

Example:

Press 1) Update recovery partition

Press 2) Update boot partition

Press 3) Unlock bootloader

Press 4) Re-lock bootloader

Press 5) Flash radio*

Press 6) Unlock SIM*

Press 7) S-OFF*

Press 8) S-ON*

Press 9) Root

Press 10) Un-root

Press 11) Wipe

Press 12) Reboot recovery

Press 13) Reboot bootloader

Press 14) Reboot Device

Press 15) Visit XDA-Developers Amaze4G forum.

Press 16) Send PM to xboarder56 to ask him a question.

Or something like that.

All options with * are not available and will not be in the near future.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
i will work on it man :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] c0de_junkie:
CHECK IT OUT GUYS!!!!! HTC JUST POSTED THIS ON THEIR TWITTER!!!!!

HTCdev

Oh Canada. The @htc Amaze 4G for Mobilicity and WIND Mobile now supports bootloader unlocking. Check it out: htcdev.com/bootloader

WOOP WOOP LOL :D I haven't tried it yet but I am right now!!!! Ill let you all know!!!

EDIT.....well it may work for those providers but still no Telus.... I swear HTC and Telus HATE all of us ... :( FML
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
once i finish the tool this thread will be deleted btw and new one with Xboarder Amaze all-in-one tool :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
HEY! I HELPED! :mad:
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
lol ok i will add you in it too :D for the idea lol
[HTC Amaze 4G] vzontini:
I'm not complaining. Just trying to help reduce questions to you guys. I didn't put noobproof in the title. That's like chumming the water for goofy questions. LOL

Thanks for you guy's work on this device. Coming along nicely for something so new.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
I innovated the initial script too X. Granted you added to it and improved upon it.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
And considering that we still don't have any actual skilled developers that own the device and that HTC is calling the device "developer friendly" but is constantly having issues allowing us to unlock the bootloader and refuses to release the wifi driver code for the kernel. I swear I should have bought a SGSII. HTC has lost me as a customer after this device if they don't change their tune.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
no its way dif man i totaly rewrote a new script i just need to figure out how to convert it from a .bat to a .sh for linux too
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Well... you smell funny! And... other stuff too!

Damn I suck at comebacks.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
if you want to test it i think i have it working 100% for windows
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
You know how to reach me.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
you not on gtalk though
[HTC Amaze 4G] trickinit:
That's the first thing I checked, I have 5.0.2.7. I originally flashed CWM through ROM Manager, but then flashed xboarder's custom version of 5.0.2.7 which is supposesed to have fixed the issue. That's what's got me so puzzled.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Try to disable fastboot.

Menu > Settings > Power > Fastboot.

If it is currently disabled then try enabling it? :confused:

It's strange that you're still having this issue.

I want to close/delete this thread but I'll wait until you feel that your inquiry is resolved.
[HTC Amaze 4G] trickinit:
I agree, it's very odd. Fastboot was disabled, but I just turned it on. I'll test it out to see if it works any differently. Thanks for your help with this!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Maelfus:
Finally got my unlock_code.bin! Telus is starting to work though they haven't listed "official" support yet!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
I'll be deleting this in 24 hours!

Any objections?

It'll be gone at or around 1200 EST.
[HTC Amaze 4G] trickinit:
Turning on Fastboot had a strange effect: My phone was only at 79% after charging all night. I then rebooted it and it was at 100%, so it did in fact charge. It just didn't show that it had charged. I'm surprised that no one else is having issues with this though, as I don't feel that I've done anything out of the ordinary.
[HTC Amaze 4G] RJ45:
Yaaaayyyy! They fixed it!!! It worked for my Telus Amaze!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Turboboxer:
I use Chrome it goes into the download folder I am just right clicking and copying to the SD...

Fine I will just move it and not copy. I am not opening at all anymore
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
ok hopefully that works whats the file name
[HTC Amaze 4G] Turboboxer:
Mother FAWKER!!!

Guess what it was???

When I downloaded it named the file PH85IMG (1).zip

I removed the space and the (1) and it worked... WTH? Sorry to be such a newb. Thanks for the guide! Obviously I am trying it out... lol

So I told it to update and it said it finished. I rebooted. But I do not see CWM
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
reboot into recovery
[HTC Amaze 4G] Turboboxer:
hboot screen selected recovery. Had a green icon then to a red ! trianlgle.

Not changing after that
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
lol i think you downloaded wrong one

http://www.multiupload.com/KXDMHYFZN5
[HTC Amaze 4G] gravis86:
If you have adb on your computer, then use that to reboot into recovery. Otherwise, download Rom Manager from the market and use it to reboot into recovery.
[HTC Amaze 4G] devcurious:
I guess this would be a good place to ask this question...

Can anybody explain why, if you use the htcdev unlock, you will never be able to get S-OFF?

If I understand how the HTC bootloaders work, the htcdev unlock just basically disables the signature check for ROM files, while preserving the NAND lock for the radio and boot sections.

Does something else get done to the bootloader that then makes S-OFF impossible?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Turboboxer:
Winning...

Downloading QuickSense 1.1.0 now :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
ok hope you enjoy it man :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] ebocioj:
once you unlock the boot loader can you relock for warrenty purposes?
[HTC Amaze 4G] solrac.dc:
That would be a negative chap ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] pho:
Well, I started off in 2001 modding the samsung i300. Became a mod on smartphoneforums.com various palm, blackberries. Ms smartphones Went to an iPhone for which hacking and modding is straightforward as it gets

But it was like reading Greek when I came back here to work with my amaze. So, even if your out of it for a bit, it can all fly past you quick. I really needed this "noob" guide to get me going. Much thanks!!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] @itsboiboi:
sorry for this noob question, but how long does it take for the identifier token to pop up in command after typing fastboot oem get_identifier_token? i get "waiting for device" and just sits there..followed exact instructions but no luck :( help anyone?
[HTC Amaze 4G] CalicoJeb:
Almost instantly..... few seconds, a more experienced person will have to help with what to do now, sure someone is awake :-)

Any luck yet D-Wayne, Got the identifier token?
[HTC Amaze 4G] thenikeman:
I had the same thing happen..don't know if this is what fixed it or not for me, but I hadn't installed the HTC Sync software. Once I did that, it picked it up w/in a second.
[HTC Amaze 4G] fzsrv:
I was also getting the "waiting for device" message when I was trying to unlock the bootloader. I can confirm that once I downloaded and installed the HTC sync software I was able to proceed with the process. Worked almost instantly.

Mark M
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
nevermind.
[HTC Amaze 4G] biccio:
question!?

Ok..I have a specific question...

I am ready to root and to install everything, but...

My phone unfortunately is back into "strange updated mode"..in one word, I cannot switch off the phone. After updating to 1.36.531.6 I cannot see anymore the SWITCH OFF/AIRPLANE/RESTART mode.

Then technically..I can switch off the phone only pulling the battery (or waiting for its die).

Is there any problem with it??? Checking the guide I have not seen any problem with it...but I want to be sure Android does not need a correct shutdown to work fine etc.. Maybe I will try to reset before unlocking and rooting.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
its fine do a battery pull man :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] lgtsanev:
Will there be another way of unlocking the bootloader, without involving HTC? Im afraid they prolly have a way of informing Tmo about those who void their warranty and if something happen to the phone i wont be able to exchange it...
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Ah crap! I left crystal ball at home. I have a magic 8 ball though.

It says "Ask again later" so I imagine.... maybe? Hopefully.
[HTC Amaze 4G] iGoOsE76:
why are some ppl having problems with this ota update. I hear ppl having problems updating and ppl that updated say they don't have the option to turn phone off or airplane mode or restart when holding the power button down. I updated and my functions still all work? was there another update that I didn't know about? I'm on 1.36.531.6
[HTC Amaze 4G] timbang:
I had this issue after the OTA. I did a factory data reset and the SWITCH OFF/AIRPLANE/RESTART mode started working again. PITA but it worked...
[HTC Amaze 4G] Alexia Whitehurst:
Kernel question...

Granted we dont have any amaze kernels as of yet... But, i had seen both ITS NOT possible to flash custom kernels with HTC unlock... And i have seen IT IS possible to flash custom kernels with HTC unlock...

I know HTC unlock wont allow radio flashing (Not that i have a need to flash a different radio)... But looking for a final word(s) on the kernel...
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
Kernel only works if you do it through fastboot I will write up a furies to explain :)
[HTC Amaze 4G] omoi113:
THANK YOU.

Thank you. :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] Alexia Whitehurst:
Thanks xboarder56... Your a peach...
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Check your pm.
[HTC Amaze 4G] allyn274:
Just two quick questions - as still a relative "noob"...

Can you root following the directions here without unlocking the bootloader?

Is there a downside to unlocking the bootloader since we don't have S-Off? I admit, I still don't entirely understand the difference, but it seems like people really want S-Off (and there's a benefit to that).

Thanks for the guide!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Locked bootloader

Your phone is safe and under warranty because it's locked down so tight that only official HTC and Google updates are permitted to be flashed for system updates.

An unlocked bootloader allows you to edit most Read-only system partitions to flash and run custom roms. Doing this voids your warranty. You cannot edit the radio and hboot at this time with an unlocked bootloader.

S-OFF is having complete control over your phone. Known to brick phones and can be very dangerous! Recommended only for advanced users.

Now to answer your question.

Because you cannot permanently edit the system partition with a locked bootloader it is currently determined that you must have an unlocked bootloader or S-Off to permanently root your device.

Unfortunately, since we do not currently have means to obtain S-Off and have no evidence that it is even possible you have only two options. Locked and safe or unlocked and voided warranty.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.
[HTC Amaze 4G] buddhag33k:
I may be overly optimistic but the hdev site does say it "may" void your warranty or parts of it.

IMO this is to protect themselves against people who brick their phones and are just too lazy to find any solution, or try to get their CPU's to 3GHz. I've heard positive feedback when I had my nexus one about folks who had hardware issues unrelated to unlocking the bootloader and had no problems with warranty replacements.

That being said I feel much better having an insurance plan.....
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
You're right. I stand corrected. It does say "may" and we can't say for sure if HTC will reject you're warranty claim if you were to make one. However it's so much safer to assume that they will reject such claim. We wouldn't want to give people the impression that it's alright and then get a bunch of angry members saying that they couldn't. Ya know? ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] allyn274:
This is very helpful. So unlocking the bootloader allows me to do pretty much everything I would want to do with root access - remove bloatware, install custom ROMS, etc. For someone like me, there's kind of no need to have S-Off - ESPECIALLY if it's dangerous, right?

If I go through this, and the opportunity to have S-Off arises later, will I be unable to do that (if I wanted to for some reason)?

Thank you so much for such a great answer.
[HTC Amaze 4G] @itsboiboi:
followed what you guys said and got it working:D i really appreciate all the help fam ^_^
[HTC Amaze 4G] Alexia Whitehurst:
I am still very torn on waiting for s-off or just going with HTC unlock...

I guess i am looking for views from those that have used the HTC unlock... Thoughts? Regrets?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
I say go for it! I don't have any regrets. I'm glad that I rooted my phone even if it did void my warranty. I've only had one warranty exchange in the last 10 years of owning and using cell phones. Plus I opted to keep the insurance that T-mobile added to my service without my authorization. So just in case I do mess up my phone with a bad rom, kernel or whatever it'll only cost me $130 to replace it. That's much cheaper than having HTC repair it since it might be void. ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] Alexia Whitehurst:
Thats basically where i am at... S-off doesnt seem like its going to happen anytime in the near future... So i am stuck with either waiting for the big maybe... And if they do get S-off, will they get it to work with those that did the HTC unlock...

Leading into

Do i really want to have to fastboot to flash a kernel... Not to mention, its nice having cwr backup the entire rom (kernel and all)... And i would be holding out in hopes if we get s-off... cwr would do just that =)

Update: I went ahead and did the unlock... Very simple... All went well =)... Nice to have root back for sure...
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Nope. Not difficult at all. You used to develop themes for TW? Nice. I miss that group but sadly my Vibrant has been retired. Now that you have root... maybe you can contribute for this forum? :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
New recovery released on the forum fully working charing while off and internal sdcard :D enjoy guys what a pain to get it working
[HTC Amaze 4G] Totòòò:
so now is not required anymore to have external memory card in order to unlock//install recovery/root/flash?
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
Yes it is still becuwse hboot needs it
[HTC Amaze 4G] Alexia Whitehurst:
I did and do theme for TW... We are just getting back into the game with Sombionix coming out of real life to play with us again... We will probably start development on the GS2 before touching the amaze...

I would be happy to contribute to this forum... Let me know if you have any specific tastes in themes... Or hell i will open it up to anyone that has specific tastes... Shoot me off some idea's...
[HTC Amaze 4G] BIGMOH:
works 100%

Thanks for making an easy guide to follow.

Although i realized before using the HTC unlock method my phone had already had S-Off. dunno why but now thanks to the guide i have the phone unlocked and s-off.

I wonder if this method can be used for the HTC Jetstream Tab?
[HTC Amaze 4G] thompsd:
I could use a little help, I unlocked the bootloader via HTC, installed recovery yet when I go to install su-2.3.6.2-efgh-signed.zip I get the following response;

E:error in /sdcard/su-2.3.6.2-efgh-signed.zip

(Status 0)

Installation aborted.

Any help is appreciated.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
ok just use the one click root tool it will perm root it for you or just flash a stock rooted rom :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] mylexon20s:
made a mistake .. user error
[HTC Amaze 4G] Armani G:
has anyone tried this with the Canadian Telus version?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Darknight968:
how did get it to work? plz and thank you
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
you need all the files in 1 folder
[HTC Amaze 4G] allyn274:
One question - if I do this, will I be able to get an OTA update to Ice Cream Sandwich if/when it comes?

Thanks so much!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Darknight968:
I have the folders in one file but i need help walking through using terminal to get the unlocking process to work on my mac.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
No but you can restore back to normal to get it. And I will be making ice cream sandwich Roms any how.

Not sure on Mac man sorry
[HTC Amaze 4G] allyn274:
When you say "restore back to normal" - does that mean "relocking" the bootloader? Is that even possible?
[HTC Amaze 4G] Binary100100:
Flash the RUU rom would be easiest... and yes you would have to re-lock the bootloader to flash the RUU rom.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
there is a easy one step way to restore to fully stock in the ruu guide :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] sartau87:
OTA Update from TMO

Will this guide work in rooting the device with the most recent OTA update from TMO already installed? Any bootloops for anyone?
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
nope it will work just fine :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] mikemol:
Maybe I am blind but I don't see instuctions bellow on how to start clockwork recovery. If I search all the threads in Development I get 327 posts. I could probably read them all if I get a full day off work but if someone could post a link to a post that shows how to start clockwork recovery that would be great.

Also I've seen posts that say boot into recovery or boot into fastboot. How do I do that? It's probably easy for those who have done it once but if I have never done it and can't find the instructions it would be quite difficult to guess.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xboarder56:
Boot into hboot and select recovery
[HTC Amaze 4G] getrdy:
stupid htc! tryin to hide fastboot from me .....
[HTC Amaze 4G] PlankLongBeard:
So Presently... This is the Only "Legit" Way to Root the Amaze? I Really Dislike the Go to HTC Dev Part and Unlock via Their Format... I Was Hoping for Team Revolutionary and Unrevoked to Do an Exploit (Not that this isn't Appreciated! :)) So It's Rooted in Another Form vs the "Legal" Way...

Any Recent Changes or Hiccups as of Late?

Thanks in Advance and Thank You Xboarder for these Goodies ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
I believe this is currently the only way.

nThere was an Exploit and a unrevoked tool for the Amaze before it was released in the US. HTC patched it and they are trying to find another Exploit, but nothing on the horizon so far.
[HTC Amaze 4G] PlankLongBeard:
Thanks for the Response... I Highly Appreciate It! :p

EDIT: HTC Has Really Done it Again... I Love the Unlocking Interface and That Was So Cool... I Like the Unlock Bootloader Screen... It Reminds me of the Nexus One When All I Had to Do is Type fastboot oem unlock :)

Thanks Xboarder56 for the Rest of the Love! :)
[HTC Amaze 4G] killathenoob:
I'm trying to unlock my bootloader with the HTC unlock but I keep getting

Unlocking Bootloader Failed!

Sorry it didn't work out. Here's why:

We're sorry, but it appears your attempt to unlock the bootloader on this device has failed. This could be caused by several factors including simple errors in the entry of the unlock token, problems with your device, or a lack of manufacturer support for the unlocking process. Please see the specific error code listed below, and try again if necessary.

Error Code: Invalid Bootloader Token Length.

Error Reason: The submitted Token appears to be the wrong length and won't work.

What am I doing wrong?

I have a telus HTC amaze 4G 1.90.0006 ship s-on
[HTC Amaze 4G] gaww:
At what step in the process did you encounter this? It sounds familiar (I had an issue), but need to be sure exactly the point in the process you werwe at.