yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Desire S] House_of_Ka-el:
My phone fell down while I was attempting to answer a call, the phone went off and has since refused to come on. Before disassembling the phone, i tried everything I could....

1) Removing the battery and putting back it back after some hours.

2) Holding power + volume button

The phone doesn't even respond to my charger and my laptop cannot even recognize my device.

Upon disassembling the phone, I noticed that the battery connector has dislodged from its original position.

However, before I proceed to solder anything inside my phone, I want to be absolutely sure of what I'm soldering and onto what I'm soldering to.

It is absolutely un-economical for me to ship my phone to any HTC repair store as there is none in my country of residence and my phone is also out-of-warranty. The cost of shipping and repairing my phone in any HTC repair shop(which is not in country) is definitely enough for me to buy another phone......prolly a HTC One X+.

I have refused to be penny wise, pound foolish.

This is my reason for my request.

PS: I repair phones as my hobby.(hardware & software related.)
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Missing also is the bit about phones not booting despite flashing kernel correctly.(mddi)

c.m.b won't don't you have a go at writing one up?

Ok, well i had a search and asked about. Can't find anything for you, all there is are a lot of breakdown videos. Cant find any repair manuals either, I'm still looking though. I would strip mine down but that's a lot just to take a pic :o

I shall continue my search, let me know if you find one though, could be handy

"Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn."

- Arnold Schwarzenegger
[HTC Desire S] c.m.b:
I'm lazy...
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Hmmmm.... :rolleyes:

"Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn."

- Arnold Schwarzenegger
[HTC Desire S] amidabuddha:
You can check this link. There is a service manual and some other useful stuff, the problem is that you have to pay the download cost for any file bigger than 1 MB. Your call ;)
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
perhaps OP could stick it ;)

wouldn`t be bad to consult it with the moderator first though
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
I keep getting "corrupt or unsupported file format" any chance of a Dropbox link unzipped:cool:

"Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn."

- Arnold Schwarzenegger
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
the file is encripted anyway,

but if you fancy to play with it....

i`ll try to upload it some other way

belive it or not but i`ve never used dropbox before

give me some time please...;)

Edit: here it is https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2jmhgvqolsn76d2/1KW5c4e0ll
[HTC Desire S] House_of_Ka-el:
Just seeing the dropbox link as i was getting an unknown file error from the previous link.
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
IT IS ENCRYPTED :rolleyes:

If you have the cert's you would be a lucky man :D
[HTC Desire S] House_of_Ka-el:
...still the same error from the dropbox link.
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
so what do you think is needed to open that thing:

``digital id was ussed to decript this document, but

no digital id is present to decript it,

make sure it is properly installed.....``

Edit: does not go with adobe reader- i may be a complete noob with dropbox

but adding files for sharing- well, my dog would do it successfuly...

...Anyway, i wrote to the guy who is sharing it and with little bit of luck

he has this password and `ll send it- will see...

when i try to download it from the attachment- it loads successfuly

i can unzip it too,

but adobe doesn`t want to cooperate

if there is any other way i can share it- lets try
[HTC Desire S] otterbvrn:
I have put this on the rom thread, but no right answer

So, I put this here

My vipersaga 2.2.0 full rom, fully wipe, full rosie, 3.0.67 amidabuda's kernel, get this: wallpaper lockscreen force close

It does happen everytime I do full reboot, in hot reboot, it doesnt.

Thankyou

Sent from my HTC Desire S

Tapatalk 2
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
there is a reply from torxx in venom thread concerning the matter...

on the page before the last- i belive;)
[HTC Desire S] House_of_Ka-el:
I have always found anything and everything with Google until this day. :(:(

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Both my adobe reader and nitro-pdf reader are giving the same error.
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
the file is password protected, it`ll be giving that same error unless you know the way to decript it

or have a password...

well...check the forum from time to time, there is a chance this file`ll be readable;)

Edit: for now i found this http://www.yourepeat.com/watch/?v=W7sp3gN-vc0
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Is it the file or the zip that's encrypted

"Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn."

- Arnold Schwarzenegger
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
the file itself is password protected,

I had to zip it because forum does not accept that large pdf files...

are you able to download and open the attachment?

or is the zip that causes troubles- if so, i may compress and attach it again...

Edit: just remove< .zip > and there it is pure, encrypted, pdf manual:fingers-crossed:
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Nope got the file on pc now, no hope without at least one of the keys

"Everybody pities the weak; jealousy you have to earn."

- Arnold Schwarzenegger
[HTC Desire S] House_of_Ka-el:
Thanks....for the effort.

I watched that video 3days ago......and is currently on my laptop.
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
ok, well...we do not steal or crack passwords here- on XDA:)

but this file is not a single piece, there surely is another copy to be found somewhere...

that would be a good addition to this thread- it`ll be found...;)
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
You need the HTC certificates from a HTC Support Center.

Unless you have them, you won't be able to open it.
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
...during my searches, i found a collection of saga stock branded and unbranded RUUs,

http://gsmffflash.blogspot.com/2013/03/htc-desire-s-s510e-saga-stock-roms.html

perhaps this sorce is known already,

but if not.... there they are;)

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i presume, obtaining them is not a piece of cake- is it?
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
Well, if someone would leak them, HTC would have to exchange all certificates I think, so it would be a worst case scenario for HTC.

I only know of one leak where someone just saved an unencrypted version of a service manual, it was for the HTC HD2 aka LEO aka T8585.

I know of this, because I owned this awesome phone and knew someone who worked at such a service center, but I haven't spoken him in a while :S

So it would be better if those leakers just save an unencrypted version instead of the original ^^
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
thanks for your help...

...those who serve the community should remain annonymous;)

`
[HTC Desire S] House_of_Ka-el:
HTC had better change their ways......do more advertising and offer more after-sales support for their devices.

Look @the whole stress they are making me go through simply cos their support centers over world are simply not enough.

They just have to spread.
[HTC Desire S] NVardan:
I don't think they have enough money for that. Their financial situation is bad now. I think that's the reason, why they do not support their devices after selling them.
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
I'm so used to HTC devices, could not imagine

my next phone wouldn't be HTC brand...

As for support,

you know what they say:

..." If you want to exsist- make yourself by yourself,

do not count on your father....;)
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Bump...

"The fundamental cause of trouble in the world is that the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt."

- Bertrand Russell (1872-1970)
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Good afternoon,

:)

I'd like to change ( sense 4.1, ics 4.0.4 ) stock internet browser's cache,

from internal memory, to sd card.

Where should i look ?

Is possible to change that within an apk?

Where- in browser.apk- should i look for a path, telling the app where to store its temp data...
[HTC Desire S] :
Why would you want that? :p

I think app2sd or a similar solution would do the trick
[HTC Desire S] badflife:
I want to install official Miui v4.

After I boot my device the splash screen comes then my phone reboots into recovery. I have 4ext installed. I am s off bootloader unlocked with revolutionary.

Hboot is 7.

And I have a Hitachi Panel.

What can the problem be?
[HTC Desire S] undercover:
I might be waaaay off here, but make sure smart flash is not enabled.

I want 4ext on my device.... :/

No no no, I'm not a grammar Nazi. I'm a grammar Commie!
[HTC Desire S] badflife:
What is smart flash and how to disable it?
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Well... the truth is, i clean -every rom i use - to the bones,

so there is not much i'd wish to have on sd card..

there was never any problem with user data partition size- for me

Apps been on nand are ussualy responding faster- this is the second reason..

Browser stores its temp data on internal memory so- in my opinion-

a number of writes to this part of the nand is probably far greater than to any ( ? ) other partition on board, ( on nand )

and that- in consequence- is litteraly " drilling a hole" in one spot- as one might almost imagine-

when used overmuch...

That is what i have in mind putting forth question- would wish to try to avoid an unequal

wear of internal flash memory (as much as this is doable );)
[HTC Desire S] :
Ah, i understand now :)

This subject about r/ws came up in the swapgen thread as well. As long as you intend to use a device for a normal lifespan (probably < 5 years youll use the ds) you shouldnt need to worry about any reads or writes. The device is througly tested to see if it can handle this.

I think the performance will get worse over time thanks to r/ws, but this will only be noticeable after a really long time (+5 yrs)

Hoped I helped you a little with this, otherwise we'll look for a solution.
[HTC Desire S] VnnAmed:
Hitachi panel?
[HTC Desire S] teadrinker:
Hitachi panel isn't an issue on official miui v4 (Ics, sense based).
[HTC Desire S] VnnAmed:
I have removed contracts app and now my homescreen looks like this (missing app drawer and phone apps). Any ideas? Already restored it with data and converted to system app, cleared cache and fixed permissions.
[HTC Desire S] badflife:
Then what can the problem be?
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
I have in memory that there was a time where there was no kernel in the build included, so check if there is a valid boot.img or use a different kernel to test if this is the problem.
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Yes you have helped my understand, next piece of a puzzle:),

and - of course- i wouldn't mind if the matter might come back, at the certain point,

have already managed to break few HDs on my pc that way,

and flash memory -is said to be even less durable....
[HTC Desire S] :
Are you comparing pc SSD with your phone its ROM here?

Really the intention for the two storage media is different. Your phones' ROM is designed to go to a limited lifespan, where as HDDs can be used in so many different applications when the pc dies, and you want maximum lifespan ofc.

Please discuss with me if I am on a wrong path, but I feel that you should have nothing to worry about. I punished my ds' ROM for almost two years and it still havent failed on me. Crapload of apps, heavy usage, loads of romflashes and it still lives :P

The chance that your screen breaks is probably bigger than your ROM memory will fail on you ;)
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Long live our nand memory then:D

I think i know what you wish to say between the lines...

Good performance is what we all strive for,

but it costs something, and that is the price...

In the end, one can always replace the failing bit and move on;)
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Just want to thank rain987 for coming up with a q&a section, located on post 3

"Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever."

- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
[HTC Desire S] HassanTakno:
What's the last fraimware for this phone?
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1860253

[RADIO] [FIRMWARE] ICS firmware and radio from WWE RUU

"Glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever."

- Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821)
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Re: Desire S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting > [Desire S HELP THREAD] Ask any question

:)

I`ve seen yesterday, freshly cooked post #3 and its promising-good work:good:

At last, i got inspired and gathered some bits and pieces

concerning errors and details,

sometimes useful when flashing RUUs..

should i pm @rain987 with it,

or is enough to attach it just under the post-( if that was even needed)
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Pm rain, he can work it into whatever he's working on :thumbup:

“For those of you in the cheap seats I'd like ya to clap your hands to this one; the rest of you can just rattle your jewelry!” ― John Lennon
[HTC Desire S] hisname:
sorry wasn't capable of writing the Q&A.am currently busy with my studies now.... i only check back here once or twice a day.... major exams coming up at the end of year. GCE Cambridge ordinary paper:(....

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[HTC Desire S] c.m.b:
You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is: never try. - Homer Simpson ;)
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Not all is lost yet...;)

Post #4's still waiting.

I'm sure @hisname'll stand for his name and the task..

For the time being, we all are the best answer for FAQ...

Edit: even Eru needed a while to create...

look;)
[HTC Desire S] House_of_Ka-el:
I have gladly repaired my phone after after getting a hold of another Desire S and disassembling it and taking a look.

However, when you think you have solved one......another seems to pop out.

Now a minute part of my touchscreen is unresponsive.....though still manageable. I guess the fall my phone took did more harm than expected.

Well, no other choice than to replace the screen.

I think my phone is telling me that "I should consider getting a new one"
[HTC Desire S] hisname:
life is hectic here.... Chinese paper is coming up in June... stress is hitting me hard on the face....

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[HTC Desire S] asgardr:
Considering saying:.."when you learn how to solve one problem,

you're capable of solving another hundred"...

After a while, you'll become unbeatable:D

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So, you're able to write in chinese,

the day may come that you'll be receiving more requests for calligraphy,

than you'll be able to fulfill...:)
[HTC Desire S] VnnAmed:
Fighting for functional TWRP

I didn't gave up and I'm still fighting for fully functional TWRP for saga as it seems that I and some other people have problems with wiping. Anyway Recognized Developer bigbiff is trying to help me still I have a problem

How exactly does one remove sbin/make_ext4fs? I was searching and googling but all i found was some threads about flashing recovery, modifying boot images and something called breast reduction recovery (not very helpfull...).
[HTC Desire S] hisname:
Getting off topic here. But let's bump this thread! :pTo tell you the truth, I don't know how to write calligraphy. It's a art, not as simple as it seems.

Sent from my supercharged :tank:

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I am on 4ext recovery, but what is sbin? I don't have it

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[HTC Desire S] VnnAmed:
I don't have it either :D
[HTC Desire S] zeus.lny:
Hello guys...I just bought an used desire s for my wife and its on stock ics and never rooted..just want to know if I have to use HTC dev or just downgrading from latest hboot to 0.98 will work fine..to root and s off
[HTC Desire S] teadrinker:
You have to use HTCDev I'm afraid. (because downgrading requires root access)
[HTC Desire S] zeus.lny:
Was referring to use the guides in the index thread saying to downgrading without htcdev...
[HTC Desire S] teadrinker:
Those guides don't work on ICS.
[HTC Desire S] zeus.lny:
Also can I install oldest RUU for my area:
[HTC Desire S] undercover:
If you are s-off you can.

Sent from my fridge. Make: LG Model: N⁴
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
He needs to be able to downgrade in order to s-off.

“For those of you in the cheap seats I'd like ya to clap your hands to this one; the rest of you can just rattle your jewelry!” ― John Lennon
[HTC Desire S] undercover:
Catch 22? :p

Sent from my fridge. Make: LG Model: N⁴
[HTC Desire S] rkumbhar:
important problem ??

I am a noob please can you tell me how to s-off the phone and upgrade the hboot and radio version on my device ????
[HTC Desire S] VnnAmed:
What version of the software are you running on right now?
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Could you also list your hboot version ;)

“If debugging is the process of removing bugs, then programming must be the process of putting them in.”
[HTC Desire S] UKgRs:
Fallout 5.0 problems

Hi all,

I've recently installed Fallout 5.0.0 on my HTC Desire S. Did a full wipe. But the camera won't work properly. At the start it let me take pictures, but when i switched to recording the camera stops responding I see all the flash options menu options, but I can't press on them they just won't respond. Please respond to my issue. Thanks.
[HTC Desire S] :
The issue is common, had it too on my DS, try a reboot, that fixes it most of the time ;)

@rain - can you add a troubleshooter for people who have wifi issues? most of the time this is because they forgot to flash the boot.img (S-ON) :D
[HTC Desire S] Topzturvins07:
HOW DO I STOP MY HTC Desire S 4rm AUTO LOGS OFF (i.e.Hot Restart multiple times.)

Since after rooting my HTC Desire S phone and Installing Custom ROM - Fallout_Evolution_V5.0, Everytime I turn off my phone and start it again It comes on and restart itself, It does not reboot from scratch but does something called HOT RESTART (like when logging off a computer). Also it sometimes freezes. I have tried to check for ROM updates but the but it never goes through. Its not worse than ever, Yesterday my phone when through HOT Restart a million times it took all day and I couldn't even use it. and its been like that for a while now.

Device Details

HTC Desire S

Android 2.3.5 - default

Android 4.03 - Current

Software Number - Fallout Evolution V5.0.0

Device History

Originally Android 2.3.5

Unroot

Locked HBoot and S-ON

Unlocked HBoot and S-ON

Rooted using HTC_QuickRoot_1.1.13_Release

Installed SuperSU

Flashed Custom ROM

Installed Custom ROM - Fallout Evolution V5.0.0

Troubleshooting Attempts

Tried looking for a ROM Update -- Failed

Tried Reducing Startup App -- Failed

Uninstalled Some Apps --- Failed

Removed Battery ---- Failed

Replace Battery ---- Failed

Sent Reports to HTC ---- Failed

Please Can someone Help troubleshoot this Fatal error.
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
Verify the checksum of the ROM first. Carry out a full wipe and reflash, try running with no apps installed and see if the problem still happens.

Disable 'fast boot' from the settings.

Try a different ROM, although I have no problems with Fallout on my old DS.

Make sure you haven't installed any task-killers.

Describe better what actually happens and what you see on screen.

Just a few suggestions.
[HTC Desire S] UKgRs:
Reaper 4.0

Ok, that thing didn't help. I just installed Reaper 4.0. But I have a new problem. Everything works except File Manager, tried downloading another one but the problem stayed. Every time I open any File Manger it just force closes after a second. I tried using Fix permission on Rom Manger, but the problem stayed. Any advice?

No worries problem solved. :)

The problem was that I added an apk file which had something and was preventing file manger from opening.
[HTC Desire S] Jann F:
I little snippet from the logcat would be very useful :)

EDIT: argh, didn't read till the end :o
[HTC Desire S] hisname:
Added a pic to post 5:)

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[HTC Desire S] jamy_hallian:
Hello guys I recently rooted my new HTC desire s and then I installed the lbc mod rom. I dont like this rom and want to go back to the stock rom which was there in my phone when it was new. my new desire had sense 3.1. Can anyone please help me where i can download the stock roms and how to install them without loosing root?
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
HTC DESIRE S (SAGA) INDEX Thread
[HTC Desire S] jamy_hallian:
Please can you please be a bit more specific? There's a lot of stuff over there and I get confused. If you can just guide me to the links of Stock ROMs and how can i install them on my phone without loosing root privileges.
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
If you can't understand the Index thread then you really have no business ever attempting to modify your phone.

As there is the following on that page;-

I don't know how much clearer it can possibly be :eek:
[HTC Desire S] jamy_hallian:
the link to folder [ROM] Shipped DESIRE S ROMs is not working bro. not my fault.
[HTC Desire S] SimonTS:
You're right, but if you look I had already edited my text to show the "Pre-Rooted" ROMs.
[HTC Desire S] jamy_hallian:
thanks i am trying to figure out a way to downlaod some stock rom but i am unable to find a working link yet.

anywho, do i flash these roms the normal way through recovery? and after flash will i still have root?
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
If you're using a pre-rooted stock rom then flash it in the same way you would any rom and you will retain root privileges

If your trying to get back to true stock with an RUU you will have to obtain some information first. Post three of this thread will give you some things to think about before you decide on your course of action.

“As usual, there is a great woman behind every idiot.” ― John Lennon
[HTC Desire S] hisname:
OMG!!! BUMP!! BUMP BUMP!! BUMP BUMP BUMP!!!!! why is this so low?! I was missing for just a day and this thread is nearly in the second page :eek:

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[HTC Desire S] undercover:
:eek::eek::eek:

hername is pregnant?

Sent from my fridge. Make: LG Model: N⁴
[HTC Desire S] hisname:
Nah that's impossible, I am having menses today:). So i am not pregnant yet:p

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[HTC Desire S] undercover:
I'm talking about Mrs. Hisname. Ie Hername :)

Sent from my fridge. Make: LG Model: N⁴
[HTC Desire S] hisname:
I don't have a wife :rolleyes:

Sent from my supercharged :tank:
[HTC Desire S] zeus.lny:
Hello Guys,

I recently rooted wife's phone and had taken SMS backup from HTC messaging app, and flashed new rom , now I am unble to restore SMS, can u suggest any app which will restore all messages?
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
Titanium backup, carbon backup or sms backup and restore available from the playstore. If you made a nandroid before flashing the new rom then backup existing rom, restore nandroid backup messages and restore on new rom. Personal preference for me is titanium.

How did you backup your messages?

"I went to a gentleman's cybercafe — and they offered me a 'laptop dance'."
[HTC Desire S] zeus.lny:
I used HTC's built in messaging app option to backup SMS
[HTC Desire S] jugg1es:
That might be the issue then. all of the above have free options, titanium and carbon also have paid options. I think titanium is worth paying for though because of its batch restore options but it is only a personal opinion.

"I went to a gentleman's cybercafe — and they offered me a 'laptop dance'."
[HTC Desire S] zeus.lny:
This for the info..will check that
[HTC Desire S] elfrulz:
Hey guys!

I just bought a new battery for my Desire S but, when I put the battery in the phone, it won't start. Not even if I plug it it. The led just keeps flashing orange and green for some time and then is stops. Is this normal?
[HTC Desire S] teadrinker:
What happens if you put the battery in, plug in the phone and don't switch it on?
[HTC Desire S] elfrulz:
Just like I said, the notification led keeps flashing orange and green and then, after some time, it stops.