yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Amaze 4G] phanompin23:
Now, when drunken bear starts to tell u to "do the wire trick," do u insert the wire/paperclip/twisttie/etc into the pin and wait for the computer to communicate with the phone and then touch the other end to the gnd to finish the trick, (OR) do you perform the wire trick all at once as drunken bear is telling you to do it, eg. wire into pin and touch to gnd right away and do the one-one-thousand, two-one-thousand???

Still not working for me, unfortunately..
[HTC Amaze 4G] dcmtnbkr:
This
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
When it says do the wire trick, you do the trick. Not just getting it started. I kept the one end on the pin and when it said "do the wire trick now" I just had to touch the ground. Took only 3 times for me.
[HTC Amaze 4G] frodoboy:
Second way. Keep the wire in pin hole. Then touch wire to ground. Wait for USB sound then lift up, immediately counting one one thou and as soon as you get to that "thou" touch the wire to the ground again just for an instant...don't hold it there. If it still doesn't work, exit out of ControlBear, go to task manager and stop adb in processes if it is running, restart ControlBear (in administrator mode might help) and try again.
[HTC Amaze 4G] coupetastic-droid:
Just use hasoons all in one tool to flock your bootloader, once bootloader is relocked, flash the ics ruu through bootloader.

If you wish to retry the s-off method, just htcdev unlock again.
[HTC Amaze 4G] frodoboy:
Just out of curiosity, has anyone tried to relock S-ON the phone with "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" and then tried to S-OFF it again just to see if it can be done? I might try this unless someone says it would be ill-advised. Wouldn't it be nice if you could then just use "fastboot oem writesecureflag 0" or something like that to S-OFF it again?!
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
You got more guts than I do.
[HTC Amaze 4G] whateric:
i am stuck i hboot... and cant get anywhere.... only thing that shows up are the green recycling arrows.. i cannot get my sdcard to show up as a drive in hboot on my computer either.. wtf!

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ignore this post i got it S-OFF BABY!!! PINK PAPER CLIP FTW!!!!!!!!! YEEHAWW OMG!!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
That's exactly what I used.
[HTC Amaze 4G] frodoboy:
Interesting. I used a yellow wire. Must be yellow that does the trick! :)
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
Nope, I used a pink coated paperclip and got it to work on my third try the other day. Did my friends with same paperclip and got his done on the first try. I think I'll frame this baby! :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] truckerdewd:
Guess I need to go to Wal-Mart and get some pink paperclips.

Sent from my amazingly brilliant HTC Amaze 4G using my fingers. Duh!!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] rtaz79:
How do I achieve S-off on unlocked bootloader and rooted with the Ics update?
[HTC Amaze 4G] truckerdewd:
Really?

Sent from my amazingly brilliant HTC Amaze 4G using my fingers. Duh!!!
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
Same way as in the Op, Globatron confirmed it works with the update already installed.
[HTC Amaze 4G] CalicoJeb:
S-OFF BABY!!

Three Days Of Reading, seen many success and a few Horror stories.

Thought to myself, its Friday what the heck its now or never cuz we now have ARHD ICS + Energy ICS

Heart Pounding, I tried to steady my Shaking hands, clicked ControlBear, whats all this BEER sh... I need a shot of Tequila for my hands to stop shaking :p

Do The Wire Trick Now comes on the screen, my shaking hands find the hole - DingDong the Windows sound, Do It, Do It Now my mind says, no time to count to 1.75 seconds just touch the durn thing again. SUCCESS!!! :D

First Try S-OFF Baby!!

Now I see why all that mention of beer in ControlBear, he ain't kidding, if it wern't so early, I would be having a few right now, still freakin' shaking, Damn

Donation from me will be arriving soon JuopunutBear

PS: For those yet to do s-off

Uninstall HTC sync from your PC**

I Used ControlBear 0.4

Reverted to stock T-mobile ROM before attempting

Used a pre configured insulated paper clip, bend to fit Before you start the process
[HTC Amaze 4G] thenikeman:
You just saved me a bunch of typing...so instead I'll just say DITTO, 1st try!!

:D:D:D
[HTC Amaze 4G] xologist:
Ok, so Im gonna try this again today.

Give me a list of ROMS that this has worked on, cuz it did not work when I was on Bulletproof

or link me.

thanks
[HTC Amaze 4G] CalicoJeb:
Xologist, I just edited my post and listed what I used, forgot to add that for others. They did update the instructions somewhat since V0.1 good thing I read the website again.

Uninstall HTC Sync from your PC, Stock Tmo ROM, insulated wire clip, bend to fit Before you even begin, man I dunno bout that counting to 1.75 secs, when you hear dingdong, remove the ground contact end and just touch it briefly again.

I was on BP 2.5 - I reverted to stock just to try s-off, that might be the issue you were having, maybe.
[HTC Amaze 4G] misfit61871:
I was on fourth bar 3.0 and used a paper clip as well. But I used v0.1 of control bear.

Sent from the morgue.
[HTC Amaze 4G] phanompin23:
Where can I get v0.1? (v2.2 doesn't seem to be working for me)
[HTC Amaze 4G] justin0025:
Is S-Off required to flash future ICS roms the wonderful Devs are making for us?
[HTC Amaze 4G] misfit61871:
someone posted it in the thread that's where I got it.

Sent from the morgue.
[HTC Amaze 4G] phanompin23:
Can you post a link again please? Can't find it in the threads or search. Appreciate it.
[HTC Amaze 4G] CalicoJeb:
V0.1 attached, but read the changelog, http://unlimited.io/changelog/

I would use V0.4 if I were you.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Reviewers:
Added support for Amaze on ICS in 0.4

I'm trying this right now -happyface-
[HTC Amaze 4G] mrimage:
so i am trying the wire trick, so heard the computer peep then i lift up then put back on but the phone reboot on it own then it come back on and say SOFF failed, what im i doing wrong
[HTC Amaze 4G] TricH:
LOOK AT THE THIRD BULLET POINT UNDER Prerequisites
[HTC Amaze 4G] nixxofugi:
Place your Prerequisites[/QUOTE] on the main page of your site... Simple[/QUOTE]
[HTC Amaze 4G] TricH:
on the main page of your site... Simple[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Stop your *****in... Its your fault you didn't take precaution and read the instructions. Stop blaming this on the people that put there hard work into giving you s off just because you ****ed up
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
If you dont know what you are doing, i think it would always be a good idea to wait or just dont point out on somebody or somebody's work! These guys worked their butt off to get us the S-OFF. and its been clearly stated that whatever we will be doing is all on our own risk!
[HTC Amaze 4G] lebmb:
wow

just wow

whatever

moving on

LOL
[HTC Amaze 4G] :
Thank you Globatron, Fuses, testers, and everyone else. This should hopefully get the ball rolling with this phone.

Sent from my HTC Amaze running Sense 3.5
[HTC Amaze 4G] nixxofugi:
[/QUOTE]

Stop your *****in... Its your fault you didn't take precaution and read the instructions. Stop blaming this on the people that put there hard work into giving you s off just because you ****ed up[/QUOTE]

my *****in may be unnecessary to you. that's fine. my feeling is that the website could be more clear. as an example, make unlimited.io/instructions part of each devices individual instructions. or possibly even make the instructions link at the top of the page more visible/bold/in plain view...

being tucked away at the top of the page is what confused me. in any case, i got excited, and wanted to s-off and flash a splash screen. i felt that i read the instructions thoroughly , but apparently i missed something. that's ok.

moving on, i would still appreciate anyone's help with the adb/fastboot missing error.

don't get me wrong, i appreciate everything this community does. i've been using it for years. mods , feel free to delete any posts that i've made here, excluding the ones around the adb/fastboot errors.

i apologize to all involved.
[HTC Amaze 4G] alobear:
hey guys where did you get the wire you used? :o dumb question but i just keep getting error lol
[HTC Amaze 4G] zPacKRat:
Stop your *****in... Its your fault you didn't take precaution and read the instructions. Stop blaming this on the people that put there hard work into giving you s off just because you ****ed up[/QUOTE]

my *****in may be unnecessary to you. that's fine. my feeling is that the website could be more clear. as an example, make unlimited.io/instructions part of each devices individual instructions. or possibly even make the instructions link at the top of the page more visible/bold/in plain view...

being tucked away at the top of the page is what confused me. in any case, i got excited, and wanted to s-off and flash a splash screen. i felt that i read the instructions thoroughly , but apparently i missed something. that's ok.

moving on, i would still appreciate anyone's help with the adb/fastboot missing error.

don't get me wrong, i appreciate everything this community does. i've been using it for years. mods , feel free to delete any posts that i've made here, excluding the ones around the adb/fastboot errors.

i apologize to all involved.[/QUOTE]

Way to handle things. Seriously!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Perry977:
Stop your *****in... Its your fault you didn't take precaution and read the instructions. Stop blaming this on the people that put there hard work into giving you s off just because you ****ed up[/QUOTE]

my *****in may be unnecessary to you. that's fine. my feeling is that the website could be more clear. as an example, make unlimited.io/instructions part of each devices individual instructions. or possibly even make the instructions link at the top of the page more visible/bold/in plain view...

being tucked away at the top of the page is what confused me. in any case, i got excited, and wanted to s-off and flash a splash screen. i felt that i read the instructions thoroughly , but apparently i missed something. that's ok.

moving on, i would still appreciate anyone's help with the adb/fastboot missing error.

don't get me wrong, i appreciate everything this community does. i've been using it for years. mods , feel free to delete any posts that i've made here, excluding the ones around the adb/fastboot errors.

i apologize to all involved.[/QUOTE]

make a new thread in general section or Q/A, state ur problem maybe somebody could jump in to help you...
[HTC Amaze 4G] HuskyHamburger:
I got S-OFF!
[HTC Amaze 4G] garveygibbs:
Success

It Didnt work until the 3rd or maybe 4th time for me...but it worked...get the timing right.........

Pay up...
[HTC Amaze 4G] daniel86bm:
I Can confirm that the tools is working properly. Good job Expect Donations coming your way ;)
[HTC Amaze 4G] alobear:
finally got it to work, i thought when the computer made a noise, i stop touching, touched it again, and went through, S=OFF baby (;
[HTC Amaze 4G] ziggy46:
someone make a video of the process! :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] Bronyr:
It's all good, donation sent.

Kudos J-bear!

Waiting for some good ICS now...
[HTC Amaze 4G] Opentang:
after wire trick, it's stuck on "waiting for device..... Found device... Please wait" for 10 minutes?

Although the video was for another device, seemed much shorter,thoughts?

Edit * 20 minutes

Checking alcohol level......

Let's take one more......

S-OFF Failed

Errorcode: 66732337

ErrorMsg: Still sober

Quit....

Press ENTER to exit.....
[HTC Amaze 4G] blast0id:
I think having the proper "tools" makes this really simple... also the timing... so here let me try and help those who are having some issues...

1. there are normally two sizes of paper clip, large and small, if you can find a small paper clip with plastic coating this is ideal... keeping the paper clip "flat" just kind of "unroll" it open, then just strip 1/4" off each end, now bend the shortest end 90 degrees down, then bend the paper clip to be "open" from the 90 degree tip, to the other end to be wide enough that you can stick the bent part into the hole, and then just by "rocking" the paper clip a little you can touch the other end to the ground point... now you are ready

2. if you're really worried about the plastic not being enough insulation then use something like electrical tape where you will grip the paper clip, or use a small potato chip bag clip to hold the paper clip with

3. start the program

4. go ahead and stick the bent end of the paper clip in the hole, but DON'T TOUCH THE GROUND yet...

5. wait for the prompt to do the wire trick

6. touch and swipe the end of the paper clip across the ground, if you don't hear the sound from USB connect/disconnect then you haven't gotten the first touch to "connect" keep trying until you hear this sound

7. AFTER hearing this sound wait the 1.5-1.75 secs, and touch/swipe the paper clip again... you should be good to go now...

I just found the wire I was using at first just not stiff enough to make a good connection... this worked on the first try for me!
[HTC Amaze 4G] 2kwic25:
got it hell yeah
[HTC Amaze 4G] phunky1:
took me a bit of time but alas kids we have completed the mission...thanks so much for all hard work on this. :)
[HTC Amaze 4G] andy55:
your timing is off, just keep trying, try it with a stopwatch in front of you if it helps
[HTC Amaze 4G] Reviewers:
I'm on Android Revolution ICS edition and...

I tried the ROM and I just get this error that say's "press CTRL+C" and pressed it and it didn't go passed that just closed out.
[HTC Amaze 4G] thinksecretly:
So am i waiting for my phone to charge so i can s-off... Last time i was looking there was no video... Is there one around that i havent found or would it be a good idea for me to make one for people?
[HTC Amaze 4G] kaabob:
At least you are getting the sound notifications -- that means ur wire is making contact.

Try again a few times -- its all timing.
[HTC Amaze 4G] CalicoJeb:
You can find Almost anything on youtube :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUDSwQbCVF8
[HTC Amaze 4G] thinksecretly:
Wow i dont know how i couldnt find this... THx :)

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Has anyone used usb 3.0 for this?
[HTC Amaze 4G] kered424:
Help! I'm on ICS and trying to get S-Off. I have all HTC drivers installed, rooted, and unlocked bootloader. When I run jbear, everything works fine until it reboots the phone to the green arrow screen. I get a message that says "Open device manager and check adb and/or fastboot drivers!!"

Am I missing something?
[HTC Amaze 4G] justin0025:
Been trying to do this for the last hour. Anyone have any good tips to do this successfully?
[HTC Amaze 4G] kaabob:
I found the video on the unlimited.to website under Amaze wire trick to be more helpful.

The video shows a sensation as a demo but the wire trick timing was perfect.
[HTC Amaze 4G] CalicoJeb:
Yeah I know its there, but if I had linked that one, I prolly would hear "But that's not an Amaze, its a Sensation" :D
[HTC Amaze 4G] justin0025:
======== ControlBear version 0.2.2 for JuopunutBear S-OFF ==========
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Found backups!
Making room for beer......
Loading sixpacks on sdcard......
Loaded......
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Look instructions at web

Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Look instructions at web

Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Look instructions at web
=== Waiting device....
(23/45)
Found device... Please wait...

Whenever I feel like I did it right, the ControlBear.exe hangs at Found device... please wait... and doesn't move at all. Help please?
[HTC Amaze 4G] edwarddl:
After several attempts I gave up, but now it won't let me boot back into my phone, stays at the update screen. Please help.
[HTC Amaze 4G] kered424:
You'll need a stock rom image. Name it PH85IMG.zip, relock bootloader, go into bootloader, and let the stock ROM install.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Raydonn:
So just in case anyone wonders, for me it was stupidly easy.

I was so scared I would do something wrong, and I even forgot to count the seconds, but I managed to do it on my first try.

I was using NRGZ's Energy ROM, on stock recovery, with faux's latest kernel before attempting if the information helps.
[HTC Amaze 4G] kered424:
Just wanted to say that I got it figured out. This is prob the most random thing that happened to anyone. So, what happened was that my computer wasn't recognizing my phone when it got to the green arrow screen, so I would always get stuck there. I tried reinstalling drivers, removing software, etc... Nothing worked. What I finally did was to just mess around. I relocked the bootloader, and then unlocked it again immediately. For some reason, that made my phone recognizable, and then I got S-OFF on my first try.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Reviewers:
I'm done trying this.

I got no luck and had to reflash RUU about 6 times due to soft-brick.
[HTC Amaze 4G] Oscarkb:
DOnt't press CTRL+C. Just let it doing its thing

Press CTRL+C means you want to cancel the process
[HTC Amaze 4G] a.benjamin76:
root

hey guys this might seem like a dumb question but whats the big difference between this method and this method? http://www.androidauthority.com/amaze-4g-root-clockworkmod-recovery-62659/ .

To my understanding you can put custom roms, over/underlock, remove bloatware, adjust memory and all the good stuff using the link i posted. thoughts anyone? and sorry if this seems like a dumb question
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
This is for s-off, the other is for root. You need s-off to flash radios and such. The ICS leak has a new radio you cannot flash without s-off.
[HTC Amaze 4G] a.benjamin76:
I put the official ICS leak on 3 days ago without unlocking the bootloader, not making s-off, and not rooting it either.....
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
IIRC if your on TMobile, you don't need s-off and must be locked and could flash it. Other carriers no.
[HTC Amaze 4G] NeonMonster:
I knew this would happen!

I'm S-ON, Unlocked bootloader, on GB rooted rom.

Hooked up my phone and ran ControlBear, was all fine until I got to the wiretrick. Used a insulated paperclip. After a few tries, it finally made the Windows sound, and so i hit it again 1 second after.

Phone reboots into Fastboot, and then Controlbear says the Device can not be found?

I disconnect and am stuck at the Green Recovery screen.

Last page, someone says to Flash stock RUU? Would I be flashing the ICS leak RUU??

How do i get it onto my SD card, since I can only boot into Recovery and am stuck at the Green Arrows screen?
[HTC Amaze 4G] xologist:
go to page 54 or 55.. read my replies.
[HTC Amaze 4G] NeonMonster:
Okay I'm panicking now.

Went back and read your replies.

Went and fastbooted CWM recovery.

Booted into CWM, and tried to Mount the USB, my computer says to FORMAT THE DRIVE.

I hit format, and it formats the card to 125KB (????) No option to format it otherwise.

Formats, and now my computer reads the drive as only have 125KB! Can't put anything on the SD card!

STUCK AT Green Arrows still! Some one please help!
[HTC Amaze 4G] Double0EK:
There should he a warning for newbys to not do this without holding an experienced modders hand.

What's the First Rule? Read the instructions.

What's the Second Rule? Use the Search Engine.

Wait....I sent this with Tapatalk?
[HTC Amaze 4G] NeonMonster:
Not helpful.

I've just about read through all 60 pages of this thread. I SEARCHED and followed instructions given by another member, and now my SD card is wiped and won't allow me to put anything on it, because it thinks its only 125KB.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jimczyz:
If you have a card reader, put it in there and format it on your pc, then put the ruu on it and boot into bootloader.
[HTC Amaze 4G] NeonMonster:
I'm sorry for panicking, and being snappy at people in here.

I found and flashed 4EXT recovery instead of CWM, and when mounting USB storage, my computer again asked to format the drive, but this time recognized the SD card as being its normal size.

For some reason CWM wasn't correctly mounting the mass storage drives. Re-formatting the SD card as we speak. Hopefully should be okay.
[HTC Amaze 4G] blitz911:
FWIW, i read and tried pretty much everything..i guess my timing is that bad where I'd get stuck with it trying to find the device..i uninstalled iTunes and whatever else I thought would interfere. Anyway, I was stuck on the green arrows as well, but I could get into recovery...I just flashed Faux kernel from All In One Kit 3.1 and I was able to boot up normally with the restored nandroid and reformat my SD card on the phone. Thanks for posting useful tips.
[HTC Amaze 4G] NeonMonster:
Figured out how to get out of the green arrow screen, and back to regular android.

Tried for over 5 hours straight to get the wire-trick down. But still got the Still Sober fail.

Used both a speaker wire, and a insulated paper clip. It might still be my timing, but also I was rooted with Capn rom. I'm not sure if the rom was the problem.

Got tired of trying to S-Off and relocked my bootloader, and flashed the ICS RUU.

Will try Juopunutbear on the ICS rom later once I get some sleep.
[HTC Amaze 4G] blast0id:
certain roms have caused issue, but also what version of JB were you running?
[HTC Amaze 4G] frodoboy:
.22 worked fine for me once I uninstalled HTC sync and ended adb in processes. I was on Energy ROM. i didn't use a clean SD card or reformat mine. I didn't lose any data on it when finished. It is, as they say, all in the timing. You have to keep the wire/clip in the pin hole and then touch the other end to ground until you hear the usb sound. Then immediately release from ground, count one one thou and touch again just for an instant. Also, if you are having problems with the program running correctly, copy your "platform-tools" files to the ControlBear folder. Do not be touching any bare parts of the wire with your fingers until you are ready to touch the wire to the ground.

Edit: v .4 is out now. Maybe that one will work a little easier? Give it a try.
[HTC Amaze 4G] lamenramen:
I am on the stock ICS rom from T-mobile.

Can I do S-OFF using Juopunutbear?

My device is not detected, it's always waiting for the device.

Never got any farther than that.

Here are the directions that I am following from the author's site:

Be unlocked using the HTCdev bootloader unlock (DONE)

Be on the stock ROM and be rooted (have superuser and/or an unsecured boot image installed)

Some custom ROMs may work, however we cannot verify them all. If you are not using a stock ROM and have problems then this is most likely the reason.

Does the ICS Tmobile stock rom count as a stock ROM? Or must I have the gingerbread stock rom?

I flashed the ICS one easily, but I can not go back to the stock gingerbread ROM from Tmobile. I have rooted as well

Have a spare microSD card or to have backed up all contents of your SDcard, the card may be wiped, while we try to restore the card to it’s original state is is possible that this will not succeed

Have fastboot and adb drivers installed and working (windows)

I have the all in one tool by Hansen, installed to the root of the C:\ drive.

Have usb debugging enabled

Done

Remove and potentially interfering phone software which such as HTC sync, Andro sync, PDAnet etc, iTunes has also been noted to cause issues.

Ain't nothing else on the phone besides stock

Have a length of insulated wire of sufficient length to join the contact points for your device. See images and videos for device specific information.