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February 24, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
HBoot in HTC devices is central to the overall development experience, especially if you intend on rooting and unlocking the bootloader your device. However, bootloaders aren’t just for unlocking or flashing RUUs to get back to stock. They can actually be useful for a variety of other things. XDA Senior Member dla5244 has released a beta of a custom HBoot version 2.00 named Blackrose, which is available for anyone who’s rocking a HTC Incredible S.
In order to get started, your current HBoot must be S-Off. Blackrose is feature packed and includes things that you cannot get in a typical HBoot. The features includes:
Removed oem lock, unlock command(because there is no need to unlock)
*.I will release new BlackRose after Official ICS release(I think hboot will be changed)
Feature – Nexus One BlackRose (Just Reference)
Security OFF
None padlock mark even unlocked
Password protection
Engineering command
BlackRose custom command
Change boot logo
Resize Partition
Select menu by pressing trackball
Switch vibration at boot
CRC32 check function
Prevent overwrite HBOOT by RUU
The installation of the HBoot is pretty easy, simply, plug the phone into a PC with USB Debugging on (charging only) and run the install.bat file. To revert, plug it back in and run the uninstall.bat.
If your Incredible S already is S-Off and you want to give it a shot, you can find all information you need in the original thread. Keep in mind that you are flashing bootloaders, so there is the potential for your phone to get pretty messed up. Proceed with caution.
February 9, 2012 By: Joseph Hindy
The well known website www.htcdev.com is slowly becoming the go to website for HTC users who want to unlock their bootloaders and get s-off on their bootloaders. However, sometimes there are easier ways for people who don’t want to register their device with HTCdev and want to have the option to retain their warranty.
It is with this in mind that XDA Member shadi22 has posted a method that allows users carrying the HTC Desire S to downgrade from the latest hboot version so that they can attain s-off without all the hassle of the website.
The tools required are easy to obtain and include:
1.tacoroot
2.misc_version (download attachments below)
3.OLDEST RUU for your “REGION/ BRAND”.. i repeat, specific region to avoid customer ID error.
4. adb (you know how it works)
5. phone in USB debugging mode.
The process is a tad complicated and requires using ADB, so be sure that if you give this tutorial a shot that you carefully read the instructions and follow them. Once everything is flashed properly, then it’s just a matter of running over to revolutionary.io and using the tried and true s-off method.
For those carrying the HTC Desire S and want some s-off goodness, check out the original thread for downloads, full instructions and all your s-off needs. Once you’re rooted and s-off, don’t forget to make that backup before you go flashing anything.
December 30, 2011 By: Joseph Hindy
As they say, the real fun doesn’t start until your device gets root and s-off and that’s certainly the case with the HTC Jetstream. The device got root just a couple days ago and the modders and developers have gone to work making the already great device even greater.
XDA Senior Member Giblet-dono has drawn up a quick tutorial that will give your HTC Jetstream the ability to make and receive phone calls over a 3g GSM network. According to Giblet-dono, all you need to get started is:
3G JetStream
S-Off (get yours from HTCDev soon!)
Root (get yours from DoomLord)
That seems like a very short and easy list of pre-requisites. Based on the instructions, it seems just as easy as editing your build.prop file which doesn’t carry a whole lot of risk, so if this sounds like you’d like to try out then head on over to the original thread for the full instructions.
Additionally, Giblet-dono is also working on making messaging work and the up-to-date troubleshooting for it is going on right now in the same thread. It won’t be long until you can use your Jetstream as a fully functional phone. A very large, very awesome phone.
December 27, 2011 By: Joseph Hindy
Livven has already talked about the Honeycomb update and you can find the article right here .
However, there has been new developments and we are happy to update you to let you know that the HTC Evo View 4g can now have Honeycomb, root and recovery thanks to XDA Member globatron .
If you take a stroll down XDA way and take a gander at this thread you can check out this early release of s-off instructions.
As globatron states in the thread,
This is an early version of the S-OFF procedure intended for experienced modders / developers not for general users, if you are neither of these, then it is not intended for you at this time.
So, as the warning states, unless you’re an experienced developer then you should probably stay away from this for the time being. However, this is the official “first step” in getting s-off, root and recovery to all Honeycomb-toting HTC Evo View users.
Despite not being a public release, it is encouraging to see that people are on the job and finding ways around the new framework and we’re sure there will be a public release very soon. Until then, though, you’ll have to keep tabs on the thread from the link above to keep up to date with the HTC View’s Honeycomb rooted goodness!
December 22, 2011 By: Jase Glenn
S-OFF. Those five characters represent the world to power users. They represent the ability to do whatever you want, whenever you want, without the OEM holding you down.
For many a GSM EVO 3D user, those few characters seemed unattainable. HTC had locked the HBOOT and downgrading seemed impossible. As the months passed, hope seemed lost…
Fortunately for them, a clever chap by the name of navrasis refused to give in. After much research he cracked the code, err…blocks in this case. You see with a little creativity (and a hex editor) he managed to beat the system. See for yourself here.
A word of caution though, this mod is not for the faint of heart. Any time you mess with things on such a low level, you take a chance of bricking your device.
So rejoice EVO 3D users: you won.
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