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[Q] HTC Desire - S-OFF/Root after ROM install with freezing!!!

Hi All,
I hope somebody can help me in case of following issue.
After some months I decided I try to install "not original ROM" to the phone.
After I read many instructions I started S-Off (Software: Alpharevx) root (Software: Unrevoked) - I didn't have any special problem with them based on the instructions.
After that I see following in Hboot menu of the phone:
"BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
MICROP-051d
TOUCHPANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.11.05.27
AUG 10 2010, 17:52:18"
I chose more ROMs to decide which is the best for me. I installed the first one, the phone restarted and it was frozen at the "HTC logo" (with white screen).
I thought the ROM is wrong, so I tried all, but I met same problem.
One time the system (android) loaded and started, but after the first restart it was also frozen at the "HTC logo". I installed back the original ROM, and it works well.
My questions: What did I do wrong or why it freeze always? I forgot one step, etc.?
Thank you for the help!
Uttika

You probably forgot to partition SD Card, most ROM's requires ext2/3/4 partition usually 512MB+, though some needs 1gb+.
There is loads of partitioning guides, i advice to do it with gParted, if you're not comfortable with linux then try recovery from my signature, you'll do it with few clicks.
If you dont know how to flash recovery, download this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=661317&stc=1&d=1311251519
Put it onto your sdcard (not any folders, just root of the SD), rename it to "PB99IMG.zip" or PB99IMG if you have file extensions disabled in windows, and boot into bootloader. (hold vol- and power)
Will ask if you want to update, accept. Go into recovery and make an 1GB EXT3 partition, now flash the ROM you want.
Ofcourse full wipe/factory reset and dalvik cache wipe before you flash new ROM.

Yeah, I also like to use fastboot commander (requires java JDK) to wipe boot, system, userdata, cache and sd-ext.. it's a more extensive wipe than just wiping userdata/ factory reset and ROM's either always seem to work better or it's maybe just a placebo effect

I think the version of the RADIO is old.
I have a new, but I do not know how to install it.
I would like to ask for help.
What programs do i need and where can I download it.
Thank you very much.

use the links in the post above to get fastboot commander, and a newer radio (from official GB update) is in my signature.
Download fastboot commander, boot into fastboot mode, select radio, browse for the radio.img then flash radio. And you're done, it takes a few seconds and I have to remind you to check the md5 because you can brick your phone if it goes bad. so do not interrupt it.
radio MD5 - 432ED609D76AE57BA493DA875CDC9D2D

Hi All,
Now my phone works well...
Thanks for the help!
Uttika

[Q] plz help htc desire stucked at boot screen

hi
i jhave on htc desire of telstra australia and i got it stucked it on boot screen by the way have two htc desire one is of orange uk both are stucked at boot screen
i flashed telstra one with official rom which i downloaded from official htc website but it has same problem and didnt touched that orange uk one
plz help i dont know anything how to do coz dealing first time with android
details of htc desire telstra are :-
model-pb99210
HBOOT-0.93.0001
RADIO-5.11.05.14
PLZ HELP I BADLY NEED HELP AND WANNA RETURN THIS PHONE COZ HAVING THIS PHONE WITH ME FROM A LONG TIME

How long was it stuck on the boot screen?
This is def not a development question BTW.

you wont get any help here. read next time!

hi, boot in hboot power+volume down, enter recovery. use backup if you have one. if you dont mount sd card put on a clean asop like cyanogen or oxygen unmount wipe everything not sd card. and flash should be sorted. if you can not get into recovery your kinda screwed.

kuljit55 said:
hi, boot in hboot power+volume down, enter recovery. use backup if you have one. if you dont mount sd card put on a clean asop like cyanogen or oxygen unmount wipe everything not sd card. and flash should be sorted. if you can not get into recovery your kinda screwed.
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Or wipe data in hboot by pressing volume down + power then clear storage

Flashmaniac said:
Or wipe data in hboot by pressing volume down + power then clear storage
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bro tried clear storage but didnt worked and am also unable to open recovery plz help me to do this phone

dehaani said:
How long was it stuck on the boot screen?
This is def not a development question BTW.
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bro sorry for that but i didnt understand you it is stucked at boot screen

try boot into recovery with cmd
Code:
cd c:\android-sdk/tools
fastboot oem gencheckpt
If that doesn't work you need a RUU, has to be the correct one for your phone... unless you've made a goldcard of course, in which case all you'd need to do is flash the latest WWE RUU

You're in the wrong section, all questions should be posted in the q&a section. Read the rules.
Sent from my CM7.1 Desire using XDA Premium App

timmaaa said:
You're in the wrong section, all questions should be posted in the q&a section. Read the rules.
Sent from my CM7.1 Desire using XDA Premium App
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And still ppl help him.
Its very nice of them who are willing to help, but he is in the wrong section and this will only promote more lazy noob questions :|

bortak said:
try boot into recovery with cmd
Code:
cd c:\android-sdk/tools
fastboot oem gencheckpt
If that doesn't work you need a RUU, has to be the correct one for your phone... unless you've made a goldcard of course, in which case all you'd need to do is flash the latest WWE RUU
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can u tell me how to do this coz i dont kno anything about this so plz can u tell how

If you can then take it to the nearest HTC service center, they will tell you whether it's motherboard malfunctioning or not..
I've got mine from UK and it's got the same problem and examined to have motherboard issues..
whenever i remember the good old days when i used to have a desire i simply put it in the freezer and take it out, it works for 5 minutes.. (i know it's insane ).. I even updated it with Official Gingerbread in this manner

Same problem - stuck at boot screen after flashing ROM
Hello there,
I wanted to root my phone, & I think I have done everything I think I should.
1. Rooted using unrEVOked method.
2. Flashed AmonRA 2.0.1 recovery
3. S-OFF using AlphaRev 1.08
4. Installed CM7r2 hboot
5. Flashed the latest radio
I wanted to flash LeeDroid's ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038195
I also tried to flash these ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054435
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1040121
Everything went well up until first boot. It stuck at the boot screen! (Joker with S-OFF card)
Everytime before I flash a ROM, I:
1. Wiped ALL userdata
2. Wiped sd:ext
3. Wiped cache
4. Wiped dalvik cache
I thought the size of my previous SD Card (2GB) might be the cause, because I can't create enough partition size for Ext2 & Ext 3. I use MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition to partition my SD Card.
Therefore, I bought a 4GB SD Card to resolve the issue. Still not successful.
I did a Nandroid backup, but unfortunately when I wanted to restore to the stock Froyo, it also stuck at the boot screen! Backup was completed, but stuck at the boot screen.
I pulled the battery after at least 20 minutes at the boot screen.
My phone is:
AlphaRev CM7
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-OFF (erasesize 40000)
HBOOT-0.93.1000
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
So now, my HTC Desire is useless. I hope somebody can help me with this. Thanks a lot.

techsavvy.jaz said:
If you can then take it to the nearest HTC service center, they will tell you whether it's motherboard malfunctioning or not..
I've got mine from UK and it's got the same problem and examined to have motherboard issues..
whenever i remember the good old days when i used to have a desire i simply put it in the freezer and take it out, it works for 5 minutes.. (i know it's insane ).. I even updated it with Official Gingerbread in this manner
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bro i just wanna know how to do... the steps given aboove as i said dont kno anything plz can anyone give me full details abt that

Alright dude, just calm down and it'll be a lot easier and clearer to you. Trust me.
Go to here http://developer.htc.com/adp.html and download fastboot.exe and put it in your c:\
Then, open command prompt, boot your phone into fastboot and plug it in via USB.
Type in:
Code:
cd\
Fastboot oem gencheckpt
This will boot you into recovery, if it works..

xuminarc said:
Hello there,
I wanted to root my phone, & I think I have done everything I think I should.
1. Rooted using unrEVOked method.
2. Flashed AmonRA 2.0.1 recovery
3. S-OFF using AlphaRev 1.08
4. Installed CM7r2 hboot
5. Flashed the latest radio
I wanted to flash LeeDroid's ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038195
I also tried to flash these ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1054435
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1040121
Everything went well up until the first boot. It stuck at the boot screen! (Joker with S-OFF card)
Everytime before I flash a ROM, I:
1. Wiped ALL userdata
2. Wiped sd:ext
3. Wiped cache
4. Wiped dalvik cache
I thought the size of my previous SD Card (2GB) might be the cause, because I can't create enough partition size for Ext2 & Ext 3. I use MiniTool Partition Wizard Home Edition to partition my SD Card.
Therefore, I bought a 4GB SD Card to resolve the issue. Still not successful.
I did a Nandroid backup, but unfortunately when I wanted to restore to the stock Froyo, it also stuck at the boot screen! Backup was completed, but stuck at the boot screen.
I pulled the battery after at least 20 minutes at the boot screen.
My phone is:
AlphaRev CM7
BRAVO PVT4 SHIP S-OFF (erasesize 40000)
HBOOT-0.93.1000
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
RADIO-5.17.05.23
So now, my HTC Desire is useless. I hope somebody can help me with this. Thanks a lot.
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Any help with this? Please?

xuminarc said:
Any help with this? Please?
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if you're using clockworkmod recovery, go to mounts and storage, and wipe everything apart from the sd-card (so wipe: boot, system, cache, userdata, sd-ext) Then try flashing again.
if you're not using clock, in fastboot USB, open cmd and type
Code:
cd c:\android-sdk/tools
fastboot wipe boot
fastboot wipe system
fastboot wipe userdata
fastboot wipe cache
fastboot wipe sd-ext (not sure about that one, never done that command with cmd over fastboot so might be wrong lol)
fastboot oem gencheckpt

I flashed a ROM - finally!
Finally!
I achieved success after a week or so trying.
I decided to flash a Gingerbread AOSP, & in the FAQ, the developer (Faryaab) said since I have my device S-OFF, I don't have to flash the build with A2SD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1079469
After 1 try, it works!
Thank god. No more stuck at the boot screen.

bortak said:
if you're using clockworkmod recovery, go to mounts and storage, and wipe everything apart from the sd-card (so wipe: boot, system, cache, userdata, sd-ext) Then try flashing again.
if you're not using clock, in fastboot USB, open cmd and type
Code:
cd c:\android-sdk/tools
fastboot wipe boot
fastboot wipe system
fastboot wipe userdata
fastboot wipe cache
fastboot wipe sd-ext (not sure about that one, never done that command with cmd over fastboot so might be wrong lol)
fastboot oem gencheckpt
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OK thanks a lot.
even though I have solved my issue, I will take this into consideration if I have this kind of problem again.

[Q] HTC Bravo / Desire Hangs with Red Circle Screen (T-MOB101)

first things first: sorry for the same topic (loads here, but none helps / maybe i can't find the exact problem)
my phone hangs, recovery did not work, so i am on my own repair journey.
it's been two days but it is not a problem. too many guides (confused, read bortak's too, not sure which one works for my problem)
so maybe i need to settle it with a post.
first, the specs.
here is what i got via left button + power button on reboot.
--alpharev--
bravo pvt3 ship s-off (done by me via revolutionary)
hboot-6.93.1002
microp 0514
touch panel ...
radio 5.11.05.27
aug 10 2010
the phone comes with 4gb microsd
what i am trying to achieve first
-a working htc desire with stock android
-CCID is T-MOB101 (via fastboot devices, adb devices not listing anything) (RUU_Bravo_Froyo_TMO_UK_2.12.110.4_R_Radio_32.49.00.32U_5.11.05.27_release_157560_signed)
what next (if i can get past the above)
- root the phone with unrevoked3
- install any custom rom
the process
- remove sim card and memory card from phone (OK)
- restart phone via left + power button
- connect the phone via fastboot usb (OK)
- enter few commands (OK):
fastboot flash hboot bravo_alphaspl.img
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot erase cache
- run RUU of image above. (OK)
- the phone reboots; and there is a red circle screen (FAILED, stuck at there)
i- so what am i doing wrong?
ii- once, i manage to complete successful boot, but once i tried to root via unrevoked (is this necessary for custom roms?), it failed again at the second reboot, with the red circle screen again. and now i can't get past the RUU.
any ideas? what is actually the problem?

i manage to turn it s-on via alpharev downgrader.
run the RUU again.
still red circle on boot up.

-update-
i-tried step 7 based on bortak (PB image on microsd) - SUCCESS
ii-tried to s-off and root via revolutionary.io - FAILED, stuck on red circle again.
*ttp://androidforums.com/desire-all-things-root/439627-guide-s-off-root-htc-desire-revolutionary-windows-published-4th-november-2011- a.html
iii- redo (i) - SUCCESS
how do I root? failed attempt using unrevoked + revolutionary.io previously.
any other methods?

aidwiz said:
-update-
i-tried step 7 based on bortak (PB image on microsd) - SUCCESS
ii-tried to s-off and root via revolutionary.io - FAILED, stuck on red circle again.
*ttp://androidforums.com/desire-all-things-root/439627-guide-s-off-root-htc-desire-revolutionary-windows-published-4th-november-2011- a.html
iii- redo (i) - SUCCESS
how do I root? failed attempt using unrevoked + revolutionary.io previously.
any other methods?
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that guide covers how to root after revolutionary...
also read all of the instructions that go with revolutionary, you'll find out how to do it there
however if you want to install custom rom at this point, you don't actually need to root.
you are s-off with custom recovery. so you can already:
- boot into recovery
- nandroid backup your current setup
- full wipe
- flash rom of choice (check specific hboot requirements and sd-ext partitions for each rom)
you only need to root your current rom if you have apps and data you wish to backup and transfer them to new rom using something like titanium backup. make sure all your contacts are backed up to google, and sms with something like 'sms backup and restore'

succeess! thanks man.
i am confused with the need for s-off and root.
so that means i don't have to root to install a mod if i have already s-off!
used revolutionary to s-off + recovery (via revolutionary) - success!
used recovery clockwordmod to nandroid backup, wipe cache and install oxygen mod - success !
i am really happy!

aidwiz said:
succeess! thanks man.
i am confused with the need for s-off and root.
so that means i don't have to root to install a mod if i have already s-off!
used revolutionary to s-off + recovery (via revolutionary) - success!
used recovery clockwordmod to nandroid backup, wipe cache and install oxygen mod - success !
i am really happy!
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glad you got it done, but no offence sounds like it would help to do a little more reading before you start flashing away.
root and s-off are subtly different, i would explain but bortak has recently done it again here
i also recommend reading all the guides here, should help your understanding of terminologies, procedures, sd partitions, hboots, memory stuff etc.
also when i said full wipe i meant the 'wipe data/factory reset' option as a minimum within recovery. wipe cache is something else. if you only wiped cache you'll likely start to get a lot of errors where bits of system from old rom and new rom get mixed up...

Stuck in WFS Recovery (White HTC Logo)

It all goes like this - I wanted to root my WPS to solve space problem, although, there was a solution for it without rooting, I figured I will be wanting to use some apps that need root access and some roms sooner or later.
So I did a search and found few ways to root my phone. Being a lazy ass I decided to use "the simple" one click solutions - gingerbreak (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1044765) or Root Unlocker (http://www.unlockroot.com/) This was no success. Gingerbreak kept rooting when I launched the app, but Root Unlocker displayed " FAIL TO GET SHELL ROOT". I figured that problem with Gingerbeak might be that I updated the software to the latest version -
Then I went on and tried another tutorial(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195275). Everything was fine till I selected Recovery from bootloader. It got stuck with white HTC logo. Took out the battery tried to use newer version of ClockworkMod Recovery, but still was a no-go. I also can't do a factory restart. I can't do it from bootloader or settings > SD & phone storage > Factory data reset. (But could do it at first. Before trying to root my device I did a factory reset once.)
Is there a way to use another Recovery (not CMR) or force Recovery from fastboot? As I found there are some other people that got stuck with similar problem.
Other problems:
My phone doesn't show up in HTC Sync. Althought, when I tipe adb devices in cmd, it shows up. I did turn my AntiVirus off when I installed HTC Sync, but it still didn't display my phone.
I also found that I can't boot when I connect powered off phone to my pc. I have to take off my batery.
Here are my specs:
Model HTC Wildfire S A510e
It shows Marvel in bootloader.
Phone was S-OFF when I bought it.
Android 2.3.5
HTC Sence 2.1
Software number 2.26.401.3
I bought my phone without a contract from a local internet shop. I am from Baltics.
The phone might be somewhere from Europe.
My bet would be Poland. (guessing that manual language is Polish, but I might be wrong)
Thanks in advance.
UPDATE!
I took the original recovery img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1426611 and flashed it. All went well. I did a restart (after doing this I was able to boot power my device while connected to pc) and had another try with CMR recovery, but it didn't work. I also I tried http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406321 recovery img, but it didn't help, I still can't get into.

How to root Wildfire S S-OFF the easy way
First download this
Put it in your memory card
then press and hold voldown+Power
It will load the bootloader follow the instructions on the screen and update accordingly
Then Turn off
Remove that PG76IMG from sdcard
After that download this and put in your memorycard and update same way, it will flash the CMR5.0.2.8 (after flashing dont forget to remove this PG76IMG from sdcard as well).
Now download this put it in your mmc and flash this from recovery.
Done.. U have successfully rooted Ur S-OFF device Now In CWM do factory reset install new custom rom according to the way devs say. I can assure U that this process will even remove Ur white screen

im stuck too on the recovery s-on btw and bootloader unlocked

ME TOO
but i m s-on

Same problem here, unlock by htc-dev worked. Recovery flashed but device stays stuck on the HTC logo. So my daughter's phone is unlocked but that's it.

Thanks, but now I am simply stuck with white htc logo on black background with purple line after entering recovery.
There might be another work around with fastboot, but also have a fastboot remote: not allowed.

Let me know
7axew3ku said:
Thanks, but now I am simply stuck with white htc logo on black background with purple line after entering recovery.
There might be another work around with fastboot, but also have a fastboot remote: not allowed.
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I dont understand. If ur splash screen changed means u have installed cwm. Just select recovery and install a rom. Like this one
Download the rom. Put in ur sdcard.
remove battery
press vol down+power
press vol down
press power to select recovery
In recovery to move press vol up/down, to select press power
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Advanced>> Wipe Dalvik cache then also wipe battery stats
Go back
Install zip from sdcard
Select the romname.zip put in sdcard
that should be it instructions are also found in that rom. thread so simple!!

7axew3ku said:
Thanks, but now I am simply stuck with white htc logo on black background with purple line after entering recovery.
There might be another work around with fastboot, but also have a fastboot remote: not allowed.
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Here is a flash file you can try since you are S-Off. It should flash the default splash image, CWM 5.0.2.8, hboot 1.03 and re-calibrate the touch panel.
Hope it works for you.

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Problems persist
I have the same problem. My bootloader is unlocked via HTCDEV.com, though with S-ON. In any case...
My WFS is running 2.3.5, it's A510e.
installed recovery image 5.0.2.8 via console (had trouble installing it from the SD card).
each time I attempted to go HBOOT > RECOVERY, my phone would reboot, but would be stuck in black screen with the nav buttons at the bottom lit up (HOME, MENU, BACK, SEARCH).
installed recovery image 6.0.1.0 via SD card, going to HBOOT > RECOVERY will restart the phone, but it freezes on the white screen with the green HTC logo
downgraded to recovery image 6.0.0.3 via console, same problem - frozen on the white screen with the green HTC logo.
at this point, I'm out of ideas, but it seems that recovery image is at fault here?
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.09.0099
MICROP-7.57.39.10M
Feb 8 2012,18:29:31
Is there a way to execute the ROOT.ZIP script on the phone but via the console on PC?

Return back to Normal after BOOT-LOOP !
muckz said:
I have the same problem. My bootloader is unlocked via HTCDEV.com, though with S-ON. In any case...
My WFS is running 2.3.5, it's A510e.
installed recovery image 5.0.2.8 via console (had trouble installing it from the SD card).
each time I attempted to go HBOOT > RECOVERY, my phone would reboot, but would be stuck in black screen with the nav buttons at the bottom lit up (HOME, MENU, BACK, SEARCH).
installed recovery image 6.0.1.0 via SD card, going to HBOOT > RECOVERY will restart the phone, but it freezes on the white screen with the green HTC logo
downgraded to recovery image 6.0.0.3 via console, same problem - frozen on the white screen with the green HTC logo.
at this point, I'm out of ideas, but it seems that recovery image is at fault here?
*** UNLOCKED ***
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.09.0099
MICROP-7.57.39.10M
Feb 8 2012,18:29:31
Is there a way to execute the ROOT.ZIP script on the phone but via the console on PC?
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Hi,
I read boot-looped for many in this thread...
I Hope this method would solve all your problems....
Follow and flash these system.img, boot.img and recovery.img file as in the link. (You must have installed .net framework on your PC).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21891784&postcount=1
Hope this may useful!! (If really just press 'Thanks")......

Senthamil said:
Hi,
I read boot-looped for many in this thread...
I Hope this method would solve all your problems....
Follow and flash these system.img, boot.img and recovery.img file as in the link. (You must have installed .net framework on your PC).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21891784&postcount=1
Hope this may useful!! (If really just press 'Thanks")......
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Nope didn't work. I reflashed each of the boot.img, system.img, and recovery.img, manually though, since the utility didn't work for me. To do this, I booted into HBOOT, then FASTBOOT, and ran commands from my machine "fastboot flash <image type> <image.img>", where <image type> is either boot, recovery, or system, and <image.img> is the corresponding image (boot.img, recovery.img, system.img).
It seems my recovery cannot boot from HBOOT. It simply gets stuck.
With clockwork recovery 5.0.2.6, the phone appears to shut off completely.
With clockwork recovery 5.0.2.8, the phone will shut off except the Android buttons at the bottom are lit up.
I don't know if I can use later CW recovery images, but I tried 6.0.0.3 and I get stuck at the white background with green HTC logo when attempting to go into RECOVERY. Downgraded back to 5.0.2.8.
However, I gave the HTC SuperTool v3 another try, and this time it worked. Previously was giving me errors.
So... to those that are stuck, boot your phone normally. Make sure to go into Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB debugging. Also enable 3rd party installs, just in case.
Then proceed to STEP 3 on this page http://www.htcwildfiresblog.com/2012/03/guide-to-rooting-htc-wildfire-s-235-s.html

For those who want more info, here's another thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725398
It appears that the latest Wildfire S has a slightly different firmware, possibly for the video chip, which causes the CWM Recovery not to work. Perhaps there'll be a fix released eventually, but for now you can follow the thread above for some possible workarounds and more info.

Try mg all in one tool. Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1697985
It should sort out you guys problems.

muckz said:
Nope didn't work. I reflashed each of the boot.img, system.img, and recovery.img, manually though, since the utility didn't work for me. To do this, I booted into HBOOT, then FASTBOOT, and ran commands from my machine "fastboot flash <image type> <image.img>", where <image type> is either boot, recovery, or system, and <image.img> is the corresponding image (boot.img, recovery.img, system.img).
It seems my recovery cannot boot from HBOOT. It simply gets stuck.
With clockwork recovery 5.0.2.6, the phone appears to shut off completely.
With clockwork recovery 5.0.2.8, the phone will shut off except the Android buttons at the bottom are lit up.
I don't know if I can use later CW recovery images, but I tried 6.0.0.3 and I get stuck at the white background with green HTC logo when attempting to go into RECOVERY. Downgraded back to 5.0.2.8.
However, I gave the HTC SuperTool v3 another try, and this time it worked. Previously was giving me errors.
So... to those that are stuck, boot your phone normally. Make sure to go into Settings > Applications > Development and enable USB debugging. Also enable 3rd party installs, just in case.
Then proceed to STEP 3 on this page http://www.htcwildfiresblog.com/2012/03/guide-to-rooting-htc-wildfire-s-235-s.html
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It finally worked. I am rooted. Thanks mate and everybody (who hasn't already received a thanks) that joined this posts receives virtual cookie from me and thanks.
I flashed stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21891784&postcount=1 and run SuperTool and it worked.
It took me a week, but it is finally done. Let the good times roll.:laugh:

7axew3ku said:
It finally worked. I am rooted. Thanks mate and everybody (who hasn't already received a thanks) that joined this posts receives virtual cookie from me and thanks.
I flashed stock http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21891784&postcount=1 and run SuperTool and it worked.
It took me a week, but it is finally done. Let the good times roll.:laugh:
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It appears that CWM 5.0.2.8 actually works, but it doesn't provide any output to the screen. With ROM Manager, you can automate starting into CWM Recovery and installing a custom ROM, so it doesn't matter if the screen is blank.

[Q] Can't Root HTC Desire

Im stuck on rooting..
First when i try to install the HBOOT drivers it installs them as "HTC Serial Interface (COM4)" after the Android 1.0 thing (windows automaticly installs them and cannot abort that, and if i want to update it with the custom ones it says the current drivers are up-to-date.
So i dont have the "Android Bootloader Interface" option at the device manager.
Got the HTC Driver and HTC BMP USB drivers installed and removed HTC Sync.
Second, whatever Revoked version (i used 3.21-3.32, it keeps hanging on "waiting for Bootloader, make sure drivers are installed"
I've been repeating the process like 100x each step and still.
Additional info:
OS: Windows 7 64-Bit
Android 2.2.2 Original Stock (SoftwareNr: 2.29.405.15)
4GB SD Card (class 10)
Bravo PVT4 SHIP S-ON
HBOOT 0.93.0001
MICROP-051d
TOUCH PANEL-SYNT0101
Radio-5.11.50.26
Aug 10 2010, 17:52,18
I have used various methods from different forums none seem to work and i'm really clueless.
I've flashed Samsungs, Sony's, even MTK's flawlessly and this particular HTC device is a pain in the ass.
Ive used XDA guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1275632
and: http://theunlockr.com/2010/09/20/how-to-root-the-htc-desire-unrevoked-method/
and: http://androidforums.com/desire-all...ked-windows-updated-11th-november-2011-a.html
and: http://androidforums.com/desire-all-things-root/503471-desire-all-things-root-guide.html
Is there anyone with a sollution because i really need more app space (or a bloatware free rom) and based on various comment on the sites mention didn't work as well as it should.

You'll want to gain s-off first before rooting. To do this you can use revolutionary.
First I'd suggest removing any drivers (and HTC sync) that you have already installed. Then setup adb/fastboot as it may be useful later. Finally install these fastboot drivers. Now to test if its being detected put the phone into the bootloader (turn off, then boot up using volume down + power). Next plug the phone into the computer via usb and open up a command prompt window. Run "fastboot devices" and the phones serial number should be shown. Let me know once you've done this.

Chromium said:
You'll want to gain s-off first before rooting. To do this you can use revolutionary.
First I'd suggest removing any drivers (and HTC sync) that you have already installed. Then setup adb/fastboot as it may be useful later. Finally install these fastboot drivers. Now to test if its being detected put the phone into the bootloader (turn off, then boot up using volume down + power). Next plug the phone into the computer via usb and open up a command prompt window. Run "fastboot devices" and the phones serial number should be shown. Let me know once you've done this.
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Thanks i will try that and report back.
It would've been nice if any of those tutorials mentioned S-OFF needed before hand!
Edit: okay the phone is S-OFF, i will now proceed with the ADB thing but its downloading the SDK files as we speak...

@Chromium
Okay ive installed the adb files and set it all up. But i'm stuck on "fastboot devices" on the cmd command line saying it cannot find "fastboot devices"
If i run C:/adb fastboot devices i get a bunch of commands while the phone was booted into HBOOT (S-OFF ofc)
Also tried C:\adb\platform-tools>fastboot devices but nothing is shown
For some strange reason my device manager says SAMSUNG ANDROID PHONE > Android Bootloader Interface when i hit "Bootloader" in HBOOT (was testing this)
Ignoring the adb step: I rerun every step again but it's still stuck on "waiting for Bootloader, make sure drivers are installed" after running Unrevoked3
additional info:
Revolutionary S-OFF
HBOOT-6.93.1002
Edit: question; I installed Revolutionary CWM v4.0.1.4 through revolutionary after the S-OFF process (which is weird since installing a custom recovery needs root access).
Is it possible to install 'custom rooted roms' through "update from sdcard", without root access?
I ask before hand because i dont want to brick my phone..
I have done a backup in CWM, so i'm going to try and flash a rom...

Ok i succesfully flashed my htc with CM7.2 without rooting my htc in the first place.
I've been struggling with the rooting process for 2 days, but as i mentioned in my previous post i just flashed through revolutionarys CWM.
thank god!

(Even though your best ROM thread was closed, I did mention s-off and revolutionary and the guides...the ones you found are old)
You don't technically need root access to install custom recovery as you have found out.
You are already s-off, that's the hardest bit, rest is easy.
To root your existing ROM if you need to, flash superuser thru recovery
Don't know why fastboot devices didn't show, driver issue somewhere or not set up correctly.
Anyway if you can boot into the os, install 4ext recovery via app from 4ext,net.
Backup your sd card and use 4ext to partition your sdcard.
Then yes you can install a stock rooted ROM or any custom ROM of your choice, check for individual a2sd features or requirements

eddiehk6 said:
(Even though your best ROM thread was closed, I did mention s-off and revolutionary and the guides...the ones you found are old)
You don't technically need root access to install custom recovery as you have found out.
You are already s-off, that's the hardest bit, rest is easy.
To root your existing ROM if you need to, flash superuser thru recovery
Don't know why fastboot devices didn't show, driver issue somewhere or not set up correctly.
Anyway if you can boot into the os, install 4ext recovery via app from 4ext,net.
Backup your sd card and use 4ext to partition your sdcard.
Then yes you can install a stock rooted ROM or any custom ROM of your choice, check for individual a2sd features or requirements
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I know and i've seen the link, but i started with the ROOT part from that website as i thought the S-OFF part came after the rooting process.
I just installed CM7.2 and everything worked fine.
I partitioned the SD card in the CWM menu but i didn't knew what size to pick so i went with 1024mb and 256mb cache.
Im glad cm works and my app space is 151mb however on first boot there was 148mn available and now after a reboot & googleplay store only 56mb is left????
Well atleast i can move apps to SD (i guess)
edit: I flashed Beanstalk 4.4 (release 4.5) with jmcclue's 250/5/182 hboot & 4EXT Recovery. Everything works perfect.

JMailuhu said:
I know and i've seen the link, but i started with the ROOT part from that website as i thought the S-OFF part came after the rooting process.
I just installed CM7.2 and everything worked fine.
I partitioned the SD card in the CWM menu but i didn't knew what size to pick so i went with 1024mb and 256mb cache.
Im glad cm works and my app space is 151mb however on first boot there was 148mn available and now after a reboot & googleplay store only 56mb is left????
Well atleast i can move apps to SD (i guess)
edit: I flashed Beanstalk 4.4 (release 4.5) with jmcclue's 250/5/182 hboot & 4EXT Recovery. Everything works perfect.
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You've rushed into it without following instructions or understanding how things work................
- You shouldn't partition with cwm as it often makes badly aligned partitions (they don't work)
- You don't need to partition with cache as the ROM needs to be programmed use it, and has limited benefit anyway
- You're not actually using your partition if you don't flash an a2sd script or use an app to actually move things to the partition of the sdcard. Your 'move to sd' is moving part of the app to the original fat32 part of your sdcard, exactly the same as before you even rooted/s-off i.e no gain...
- You should have flashed a different hboot before you flashed the ROM as you're wasting space on /system, which is also why your seeing low memory already. Again you have exactly the same amount of internal space as before you rooted/s-off....
So....
- please flash 4ext recovery as instructed
- completely backup and re-partition your sdcard from scratch with that recovery, no swap or cache
- learn to flash cm7r2 hboot with fastboot, instructions in the earlier guide you found
- full wipe and reinstall cm7 ROM again
- flash a2sd script or use an app such as s2e to move future apps to your sd partition (sd-ext)
- Keep apps on internal to trick them to sd-ext, your memory won't necessarily appear expanded, but your partition is working
- install an app like DiskUsage to understand how all your memory is being used in the first place...
Seems a lot but you should have read and done this in the first place you can do it correctly now or run into trouble later when you have no idea why...
EDIT: only saw your edit after my initial reply.
Some of my points still stand...please at least understand how your memory is being used (DiskUsage)