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[HTC One S] honza-m:
Help appreciated

Hello everyone,

I've followed every direction and everything went right. I have now unlocked and rooted phone with working recovery. However, when I install any ROM (tried 2 so far), the instalation in the recovery goes ok, but after the reboot the phone gets stucked on the htc screen with red letters. Did anyone else have the issue?? It's driving me crazy, because I have no idea how to make the phone functional again. Thank you for every response.
[HTC One S] :
Did you fully read the OP install instructions and fastboot the boot image
[HTC One S] acontreras138:
I havent rooted a device in quite some time and have to say that this process seems pretty intimidating. Is it as bad as it seems? I never had any fear before because I had several devices to fall back on. now the one s is my only unit.

Any words of encouragement?

Thanks Adam
[HTC One S] tivofool:
Just rooting it isn't too bad. Having to sign up on HTCDev and get an email with the "Unlock_code.bin" seemed a bit strange to me.

When you put on your custom recovery (like TWRP) so that you can root it, when you hit reboot it will pop up a little message that says your phone isn't rooted, would you like to install and you do that and you are rooted.
[HTC One S] hamzazxplorer:
Guys , if i follow all these steps and root my phone , will all the data and apps in my Stock Rom be deleted ?? Cause i want to be at my stock rom till there is a stable Sense 5 rom. Thanks :D
[HTC One S] slainbybeats:
There already is a stable sense 5 Rom, trickdroid works really well on my device.
[HTC One S] hamzazxplorer:
I just want to know if i will lose my data or not ? as for now i want to be on the Stock rom , but want to root it .
[HTC One S] light_n_roses:
Hi there!

I have successfully unlocked my HTC one s and made super cid. So now i'm rooted and with supercid, I have stock rom 3.16.401.8 and a system update regarding official 3.16.401.9 is camed out...can I do it via OTA or o would brick the device cause I'm rooted and with supercid?!?
[HTC One S] sGollSv:
You must flash the stock recovery first.
[HTC One S] light_n_roses:
I guess that to do this I have to flash the RUU of the 3.16.401.8. ANyway I have noted that there is no RUU of the 3.16.401.9 OTA update, how this update can be flashed for who is unlcoked and has no official recovery?
[HTC One S] thienvandac:
After I unlock bootloader, my one s turn black and not working anymore, how can I fix it?it not recognize by the laptop too
[HTC One S] aiui:
thanks guys, after breaking a lot of stone with the head I got it, all thanks to all of you.
[HTC One S] redspeed:
Sorry if this is a silly question. I followed the instructions to unlock the bootloader install CWM and root, but I still have S-On and cant use titanium backup, and Im guessing I cant install roms with it on too? Which method would I need to do to get S-Off on my phone?

Thanks
[HTC One S] slainbybeats:
Depends on your phone. Is it tmo us? If yes you should go for moonshine. Otherwise facepalm should do the job..
[HTC One S] redspeed:
Yes its the tmo us version ill give it a try thanks
[HTC One S] tivofool:
you can install any rom with s-on. You just need to fastboot flash boot.img

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1752270&highlight=fastboot+flash
[HTC One S] e0zin14:
I just wanted clarification. Does this guide still work for people on stock jellybean (4.1.1)?
[HTC One S] Brushstroke:
Yes, but I would use TWRP instead of CWM if I were you.
[HTC One S] e0zin14:
Thanks! That seems to be the consensus and I will definitely follow suit. Can't wait to try this out! :D
[HTC One S] Sir_gpm:
I did every step to unlock the botloader but get error sending it to htcdev, do you know what could be
[HTC One S] szunyi77:
hi

I opened the bootloader, no worries!

unlocked

I tried to flash the Official Koushi of CWM, and CWM Recovery Touch but without much success!

Starters recovery mode and the next bet:

HTC logo and Entering Recovery ... But I will not go!

There is no menu!

I tried to flash several times, but unfortunately the same error ..

you'll get it right?
[HTC One S] blackcab94:
All Good

Yep all worked great, unlocked and rooted my HTC One S on first attempt :D
[HTC One S] grynnan:
Have exactly the same issue, and from looking at this thread, we are not alone..

But no luck getting help so far..
[HTC One S] Bricolo_fr:
Hi,

Does any of these operations (unlock/recovery/root) delete what is on my sdcard or my applications' settings? (data partition)

I'm running the JB stock rom, unrooted, so I can backup my sdcard but without rood I can't do a titanium backup of my apps so I'd rather make sure that unlocking does not wipe my data partition

Thanks! :)
[HTC One S] foeti:
No, it doesn't
[HTC One S] zibaie:
Hi

I have exactly the same problem. Did u find the solution?

Tnx
[HTC One S] steve36:
ok tried htcdev got my token an now it says this c:\fastboot>fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_

sending 'unlocktoken' (0 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.117s]

writing 'unlocktoken'...

(bootloader) unlock token check successfully

FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))

finished. total time: 12.165s any help please phone did reboot but not shure how to tell if its worked

must have worked says unlocked now thanx guys
[HTC One S] steve36:
any help please guys dunno where im going wrong here just getting errors all the time trying to install cwm ?
[HTC One S] light_n_roses:
HI there!

I would like to update my recovery to version 2.7.1.0, I have installed the TWRP Manger from playstore but it ask me to choose the name of the device between Ville and Ville_U I have selected the first. Then when I tap flash it ask me if this is the correct adress to flash the recovery:

/dev/block/mmcblk0p22 && reboot ...is that correct?
[HTC One S] dd98:
yes
[HTC One S] light_n_roses:
I think that I'll try to flash the RUU to go back to stock because of some problems that I have with the microphone.

At the moment I have this situation:

1) S-ON

2) SuperCid

3) TWRP 2.7.1.0 recovery

4) Hboot 2.15

Am I safe to flash the RUU directly?
[HTC One S] light_n_roses:
Anyone?
[HTC One S] Wel1973:
Only need you to install stock recovery.

And RRU must be install without any troubles.

Remember that you have to install Ruu with same hboot and radio you are now.. Cause you are S-On and can not downgrade it.. Only update it.

Greetings
[HTC One S] vindicode:
Facing problem after flashing TWRP over CWM

Hey guys please help me....

I have Moto G XT1033 android 4.4.4 rooted.

First I have flashed CWM on my phone. And due to some reasons i have flashed TWRP via one click installer tool over my phone. Now I am facing weird problem. I am not able to boot into recovery. Whenever I select to boot into recovery my phone just start as normal escaping the recovery.
[HTC One S] ChristianFS1:
Is it actually necessary to install the root zip, if you're just going to proceed to installing a custom rom immediately after backing up your rom? :)
[HTC One S] akosiarbee:
HELP!

Finished STEP 1. Unluckily, failed to flash recovery and install CWM. Stuck in "Entering recovery mode..." after flashing.

Please help me. How to successfully root my HTC One S. Thanks!
[HTC One S] Smantanasiceapa:
when i hit Begin Unlock Bootloadern, nothing appears. Is there anyother solution?
[HTC One S] zipsulman:
Doesn't need to be in the same folder as adb or fastboot as long as the operating system knows the path to the fastboot or adb executable.
[HTC One S] AigarsP:
Hello! cant get recovery to work any ideas?
[HTC One S] UchuuStranger:
Rooting my Blu Vivi 5R (Android 7.0)

I'm getting the error message "unknown partition" & "error: cannot determine image filename for "recovery.img". Somebody earlier in this thread had the same problem, and got this reply. It says "you need the recovery image in same folder as your fastboot.exe/adb files", which is not quite the case for me. The image in my case is in subfolders "Blu Vivo 5R TWRP+root\Tools\recovery.img".

I tried to put the recovery file in the root folder, but I'm not sure if that's the right thing to do, as the Tools folder has many more files than just that image. The fastboot command appears to be executed successfully, but when I restart the phone by pressing Volume up + power, I seem to get a regular "Android recovery", not a TWRP.

EDIT: solved it, turns out that if you let the device load completely, TWRP gets overwritten by the standard Android recovery again for security reasons, and you'll have to flash it all over. So Volume up + power have to be pressed right after the phone starts loading, not when it finishes loading. After that it starts loading for the second time, but this time it should not be touched to let the TWRP load. Took a few trials to figure it all out.
[HTC One S] dewin_prins:
What did you do ?!
[HTC One S] GoreTan:
Yooooo....this is so old there's no way I remember what I did lol.

Sorry sir. :rolleyes:
[HTC One S] fleming222:
My adb hangs at 'sending recovery'

I've tried every different recovery and reinstalled the sdk, it just makes no sense to me :(

EDIT: Worked on another PC, must be an issue with the USB Driver
[HTC One S] xkonni:
ah nice... ;)
[HTC One S] Dubhaltach:
Androot

Just wondering if there is possibly a way to do all of this without unlocking the bootloader via htcDEV? What I did on my hero was install universal ANDroot, (but Superoneclick worked too) and that way I could flash recovery via terminal using chmod 777 to give it permissions. Npw I'm not sure if we're even able to root inside the rom as such so I wouldn't work if that was the case. I had to do it that way for my hero as hBoot upgrade wasn't working.
[HTC One S] TricE:
rooted or not?

hey guys,

i have done everything like described and now i have installed root checker and it says:

Superuser: No SuperUser Found

Busybox: BusyBox Binary Not Found

Su Location: Su Binary Not Found

Sudo Location: Sudo Binary Not Found

In SuperSU the Superuser ist enabled :-/

so what now?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
download SU from the market, Check root with something like Titanium Backup (it also gives options to update busy box and such)

if root fails, Re flash the root zip a few times, then reboot

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I think the only way (at the moment) is via unlocking the bootloader via HTCDev.

Development is slow due to the phone only being released so its upto you whether to wait or not ?

Such tools / mods WILL come in time, But until a particular dev makes it, The only current method (what i know) is HTC Dev

but by using HTC Dev, your letting HTC Know your tampering with your phone :( Cant wait for a proper S-OFF tool, But i cant live without root lol
[HTC One S] unk2009:
+1
[HTC One S] TricE:
The status is:

Root: device rooted

Superuser: no su found

I have root but no su?

What is root and what su? I thought its one and the same.

Btw, when i install SuperSU from the market, it doesnt want to update and it says installation abborted. I have to install the zip it in recovery mode, like described at the beginnig in this topic, then SuperSU works, but just root and no superuser... I think, i am too stupid for this...
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
Root is like running your PC as administrator. It just gives you extra rights to make changes to system.

SU acts as a 'go between' between ROM and System...

What im trying to say is ROOT is good, You shouldnt be without it ! Its your phone, you should be able to do as you please with it and not face numerous restrictions !!

Also, SU should have been installed after flashing root zip in recovery. If it did, go into it and go to settings and try to update SU Binary
[HTC One S] cangia:
i try to flash recovery-clockwork-5.8.2.4 ( same result with recovery-clockwork-5.8.2.7 and ville-recovery-signed) , flashing all ok, reboot in recovery but .. o show a white screen with HTC logo and above " this is ONLY for developement bla bla bla " , or load diretcly the rom ... why?
[HTC One S] PoorCollegeGuy:
Hello there. Sorry to derail the thread for a minute, but I just wanted to let ya know this thread has been featured on the XDA Portal :)

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/tutorial-for-htc-one-s-root-unlock-recovery-and-rom-flashing/

There's the link, I hope you like it!
[HTC One S] cangia:
..someone ?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
its all like that, its because the bootloader has been tampered with. through htc dev.

dont worry about it
[HTC One S] cangia:
ok, but recovery don't work on my One S ... how i can install root, rom,ecc if recovery fail?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
Did You flash recovery through ADB ??
[HTC One S] hairykewell:
if I flash recovery and root the phone, what will happen if HTC push an update out? Is it OK to run the update?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
from what i know (coming from the sensation)

OTA Updates are fine to use, But you will lose root.

It can cause issues with bootloader (unable to gain S-OFF) But there is no S-OFF tool as of yet anyway.

Its upto you, I doubt HTC will be pushing updates out so quickly. And in a few weeks when this phone is available world wide, You will see the development sky-rocket and there will be no need for a horrible nasty stock ROM :D
[HTC One S] cangia:
yes, with the command :

fastboot flash recovery name_of_the_recovery.img

same result with booth recovery ( normal & touch )
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
and was the flash successful ?

have you tried the command 'fastboot reboot recovery' whilst in adb ?
[HTC One S] cangia:
the flash successful ..

C:\android>fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-5.8.2.7-endeavoru.img

sending 'recovery' (5450 KB)...

OKAY [ 0.875s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 1.536s]

finished. total time: 2.412s

do this command after flash right ? and , i forgot, all command must be done with the One S in the main hboot menù or in the submenu flashboot ?

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and the command " fastboot reboot recovery " don't work...
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
all commands must be in fastboot. USB debugging must be enabled..

you can use the command fastboot reboot recovery anytime, it doesnt have to be after flash, it just has to be whilst your in fastboot.

otherwise use 'adb reboot recovery'
[HTC One S] cangia:
C:\android>adb reboot recovery

adb server is out of date. killing...

* daemon started successfully *

error: device not found

mmm .. there is a problem ...
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
Right, its ok...

Make sure you got all the right files in the right folder. including fastboot.exe

Infact put everything needed for adb in a folder named adb, put this folder on c drive

so it should be like C:\adb - thats how i have it..

Check usb debugging is ebnabled under settings > develop options.

Then open command prompt and type cd c:\adb

then underneath should be a line saying adb>

if so put adb devices

This should connect your device, if it does it will show you your devices serial number :)

then your good to go !
[HTC One S] cangia:
right, i copy ALL the file ( including fastboot.exe and all .lib ) from the platform-tool directory ( SDK ) to a c:\adb directory, then enter and type adb devices :

C:\adb>adb devices

List of devices attached

C:\adb>

now ?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
adb whatever lol

adb reboot recovery

adb reboot bootloader

the limits are endless
[HTC One S] cangia:
the trouble is that adb don't see my device ...
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
Oh i though when you put

You didnt type the serial number so no one would know it !! D'OH !!

I cant understand why this isnt working ?

where did you download adb from ? it could need updating.

You do have the correct drivers installed right ? And HTC Sync removed / fully closed. ?
[HTC One S] cangia:
adb is from the last SDK, i think the driver is correctly installed, if i make a bootloader unlock, don't ? I kill ALL HTC process from task manager ...
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
I dont understand what you mean ? if you make a bootloader unlock ? did you not unlock the bootloader via HTC Dev ?
[HTC One S] cangia:
sorry , my english is very rusty :D yes, i unlock the bootloader via HTC Dev, this means that driver work ... or not ?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
If you have unlocked the bootloader you should be ok to flash recovery and stuff through adb / fastboot, Ive been doing it myself.

USB Debugging is definately 100% checked ? I can see this being the only problem, Also just for the record, Uncheck fastboot under settings > power.
[HTC One S] cangia:
USB Debugging 100% check and Fastboot 100% unckeck :D .. so ?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
im out of ideas, its hard to diagnose when i cannot see what is happening lol.

let me do some searching and il be back.........hopefully with some help
[HTC One S] cangia:
maybe i shall try another type of recovery ?

wait a moment ... after i try to flash xxxrecovery, in hboot menu there is a voice " recovery " .. this mean that flashing work ?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
what do you mean by voice ? Ive never heard this. What recovery are you flashing ?
[HTC One S] cangia:
recovery-clockwork-5.8.2.7-endeavoru and ville_recovery_signed

in the hboot menu there is this :

fastboot

recovery

factory reset

clear storage

simlock

image crc show barcode

if i select "recovery " and push power button, reboot and show " HTC this is only for delevoper ecc ecc bla bla " or rirectly boot normal rom.
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
go to the first page and try to flash r1-modaco-recovery-clockwork-touch-ville.img recovery.

thats the one im using so i know it works,
[HTC One S] cangia:
C:\adb>fastboot.exe flash recovery r2-modaco-recovery-clockwork-touch-ville.img

< waiting for device >

sending 'recovery' (10950 KB)...

OKAY [ 1.542s]

writing 'recovery'...

OKAY [ 2.543s]

finished. total time: 4.086s

...

YEAHHHHHHH :eek: it work ... :D
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
haha, i knew we'd get there
[HTC One S] cangia:
thanks so much, " bro" :) have a nice day.
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
you too !! if you have any more issues, check out my thread :) just click my signature
[HTC One S] cliff0796:
Have you any updates on your quote as I have the same issue with Vodafone boot..
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
haha still dont know where it is....

I flashed Virtuous ROM (with sense) and that replaced it, so im happy now :D
[HTC One S] unk2009:
I've been following this Page for about a week now(patiently waiting for the T-Mo release of the One S) I just wanted to say that you have been very patient and helpful, it's people like you that makes XDA great... Thanks

Unk2009 :cool:
[HTC One S] Flow-Wolf:
Hello,

Thanks for your thread:

I have android sdk r11 is it working with?

Or must I upload to r18?

thx :D
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
Nice :D thank you !! its nice when people notice the help you offer :D

We all need help from time to time, Its just nice to know its there when we need it
[HTC One S] torxx:
Should work with both..
[HTC One S] psych0t1c:
Is it possible to just get a root, even a temporary one running stock without going throuhg htcdev? Like an app that grants non permanent SU rights for a single session?

Cause as of now I do not really full flashing/bootloader unlocking, I would just need simple root for TiBackup and an Adblocker every now and then...

But I assume thats a pipe dream?
[HTC One S] torxx:
Until now this is not possible.

Will be difficult to do this..
[HTC One S] joaonds:
Please guys:

This CWM method, work in HTC ONE V ?
[HTC One S] torxx:
No, the .img is not compatible to any other devices!
[HTC One S] Ivyn87:
GoodEvening,

I have unlock the bootloader with the htcdev site...

I have complete all the operation and finally i have unlock phone..

But when I open the phone into bootloader i see:

***TAMPERED***

***unlocked***

VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-1.06.000

There is a way to cancel the Tampered voice?

Then i put in my phone the Virtuous Ville v.1.3.0 and i don't know if is the ROM or the wrong unlock but when i power off my phone it don't shut down, but it restart in recovery.. even if I select power off by the bootloader, the phone restart in recovery...

Any solution?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
the **Tampered** is normal. thats what happens when you use HTCDev :(

as for your recovery issue, That is a strange one.. Disable fastboot under settings > power.

Try a factory reset and re flash the ROM.. If that still doesnt fix it, ask in the ROM thread. Maybe the dev can help you
[HTC One S] ascot17:
I am been trying since yesterday to unlock my bootloader via the HTCDev page. It lets me log in, but then when I click on the 'Begin Unlock Bootloader' button, nothing happens...

Have tried in IE and Chrome browsers. Any ideas.....?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
i had that problem. The actual link is faulty.

i managed to get a copy of the pages needed from my recent pages list. so try this

http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-1 -- this is the page after the unlock bootloader link. you might need to manually change the page number by removing the 1 at the end and replacing it with 2, then 3 and so on

you can start from this page if you have all the necessary stuff, like drivers, adb / sdk whatever.

EDIT: Try this tool http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1604677 It can install all drivers reboot into bootloader, get token ID so all you need to do is paste the token into htcdev and get the necessary file
[HTC One S] ascot17:
I couldn't find steps 1-4 (Page 1 of your link is the required software, Page 2 starts at Step 5!) however Page 3 onwards was what I needed.

Now successfully unlocked - many thanks.
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
steps 1-4 was juct like a checklist anyway nothing important.

Glad its worked for you :) happy modding !
[HTC One S] jammysunny:
How can I check CWM? I flashed recover-Touch-Ville....
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
just boot into recovery lol
[HTC One S] unk2009:
This may seem like a stupid question,but how do I back up my HTC One S when I get it out of the box? (5 more days, can't wait)
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
it depends what you want to back up?

if you want to back the whole rom and make a system image, you need to flash CWM recovery, and make a nandroid (under backup and restore)

if you want to back up apps and settings you need root and titanium backup
[HTC One S] Bricolo_fr:
Hi,

The bootloader unlock page on htcdev says that the unlocking operation will delete all the user data on the phone.

OK but how can I make a backup of my data (like with titanium backup) without being root?
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
have a look at this

http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/rv5dd/how_to_backup_an_android_phone_without_root/

or search for back up tool without root
[HTC One S] worms:
I unblock bootloader from htc dev, flash recovery and after do VOL- + POWER, select recovery with power but after it boot on normal mode :|

I can't enter in recovery

EDIT: R2 modaco is working fine :| I can't understand why :|
[HTC One S] azzledazzle:
some recoveries are buggy.. even the official CWM has its flaws.

there will be improvements soon
[HTC One S] worms:
Yeah, I was thinking the same.

This phone promise a lot of fun :D
[HTC One S] Dynam0:
Root and titanium is your best bet but if you don't want to root it just yet then you can use MyBackup (look on Google Play). I think they do a trial of the pro version but don't quote me on that :)
[HTC One S] djsubtronic:
Once the phone is rooted and a custom ROM installed, will we be able to use more than just a measly 10GB? The storage space is the only thing holding me back from buying this phone.
[HTC One S] unk2009:
So how are you liking the One S ? I plan on buying the phone on 04/25/12 my only concerns are

1) battery(I have rooted MT4G and a battery pull has saved me many times...lol):eek:

2)storage space(I currently have a 16Gig SD card and that's 80% full):confused:

3)mini sim card:(

But the phone seems awesome...:cool:

Thanks
[HTC One S] Dynam0:
I'm really impressed with the One S, it ticks all the boxes and once I've tweaked it to my liking it will only get better.

For me the battery life is very good but if you have trouble with it then take a look at Juice Defender (on GooglePlay)

Storage place might be an issue to some, but getting 25 gigs space with dropbox makes things much easier on the storage front. :)