Root HTC Desire S HBOOT 2.00.002 ROOT?!

[knucklesdey]

Hey. How the title says, I ask for opinions on how to root the htc desire s that has 2.00.002 hboot S-ON. I can't figure it out, as much tutorials on the internet requires v 0.98.000 S-OFF. Please help me, I want to fully profit from my phone's abilities!

 

[jerofld]

Looks like you'll need to downgrade your HBOOT in order to root. There's another thread on this already, check it out: http://androidforums.com/desire-s-all-things-root/519652-downgrade-help.html

 

[knucklesdey]

I'm kinda noob in this domain so i need extra help. I dont even know what a RUU is I need help step by step. if someone is wiling to help me i would be very grateful

 

[Slug]

The best place to start is the HTC Desire S section here. I've moved the topic so that users of the handset can advise you.

 

[FoX777]

@knucklesdey

Have a look at xda forums, desire s section. under the general section search for "downgrade" without HTCdev. you'll find two threads.

So in this section look how to make a goldcard (look for my started threads) (I sense you'll need it), then get shell root, then change your misc version, then install the RUU. and finally use revolutionary to get s off to root. its a very easy task even though it seem's complex.

If you are willing to do the leg work I'll help, but if you aren't going to try you are 1 looking the brick your phone and 2 don't expect my help.

Links
Goldcard: Use spare memory card: http://androidforums.com/desire-s-all-things-root/500543-guide-how-create-goldcard.html#post3945665 you may need it

Downgrade option 1: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1399331
If 1 fails try this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443636

Run the fastboot command "fastboot getvar all" and paste the output here for better RUU direction, (remove your imei). I have explained how, search my posts on how.

 

[InfernalByte]

Run the fastboot command "fastboot getvar all" and paste the output here for better RUU direction, (remove your imei). I have explained how, search my posts on how.

Remove your IMEI, can you explain what you mean?

 

[knucklesdey]

@FoX777 first I'd like to thank you for your kindness. Secondly, I would like to know if there are any risks rooting and doing the S-OFF on my phone. I'm wiling to do the leg work, so I hope you will help me ^_^ SO what should i do first? try method 1 of downgrading?

 

[InfernalByte]

@FoX777 first I'd like to thank you for your kindness. Secondly, I would like to know if there are any risks rooting and doing the S-OFF on my phone. I'm wiling to do the leg work, so I hope you will help me ^_^ SO what should i do first? try method 1 of downgrading?

The risks involved in rooting are not really worth mentioning, the worst that can happen is that you ruin your phone and it becomes a paperweight. Unusable!

This may help.

 

[FoX777]

@InfernalByte
just so that phone's unique identity number isn't on the net.

 

[kenneth05]

kindly post a video..it is very technical and i cant really understand the steps by just reading it.. i really need your help..

 

[TheBackWindow]

kindly post a video..it is very technical and i cant really understand the steps by just reading it.. i really need your help..

Just follow this:

[Guide] How to root, install EXT4 recovery and custom ROM on HBOOT 2.00.0002 - xda-developers

Its easy to understand and as along as you follow each step you'll be ok.

 

[richx_uk]

Hi all,

I also have Desire S with hboot 2.00.0002 with S-On. Ive seen alot of guides around on rooting it but am now going aorund in circles a bit in deciding which way to do it and which is less risk to bricking..

As I am new to androids and everything that comes with it am I best off using HTCDev and that guide as TheBackWindow advises?

And if I later Relock my phone and want to go down the downgrading route will this be possible?

thanks in advance!