[Q] Stock View 4G HC S-on to S-off and rooted - HTC Flyer, EVO View 4G

Apologies for any ignorance here as I'm a newbie. I've been monitoring the various threads in this forum but can't seem to find a step by step guide on what I need to do for the following.
I have a HTC View 4G stock tablet that was flashed to HC. I'd really like to find a way to remove the Sprint apps and root the tablet so I can install a custom ROM.
I get the sense I need to find a way to downgrade to GB, root, S-Off and then apply custom ROM's and uninstall Sprint apps -- is that correct ? I was able to figure out my H-BOOT version is 1.14.0005 and that my tablet shows the following:
*** LOCKED ***
EXPRESS PVT SHIP S-ON RL
Since I've done nothing to modify the View system yet, I'm not sure of the specific steps I need to take to accomplish this.
Kind regards
Rich

first, downgrade to gingerbread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1414137
then, get S-off, root and recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1194709
next, upgrade to HC s=off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1409306
now download custom rom and flash, i suggest Desensed 2.1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416868
READ EVERYTHING CAREFULLY AND VERIFY/DOUBLE CHECK TO MAKE SURE IT MATCHES THE INSTRUCTIONS. I CANT STRESS ENOUGH UNLESS YOU WANT TO BRICK YOUR DEVICE
also, please dont make a new thread if you have more questions later on. try to post them on this thread because your questions/problem have probably been asked and answered before
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you might actually be able to do everything with this tool but you definitely need to install the HTC drivers and get revolutionary recovery separately
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1418258
i recommend rooting it the long way so you can get used to and comfortable with different rooting methods

Thanks
Thanks for the prompt response. I will step through these steps and document what I did and then re-post.

Wyldkard.....I'm new to the View. My Vibrant was basically a one click root. From there you could flash almost anything be it GB, HC or ICS. This s-on/ off and hboot stuff is definitely more involved. Can you point me to a thread that explains rooting the hard way. I'd like to read just to learn. I'm s-off now via revolutionary but I think they made it too easy for me. LOL
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[q] htc dev unlocked & s-on

Dear fellow XDA members,
I am in need of some assistance. I just got my HTC EVO VIEW 4G and unfortunately, I accidentally upgraded to Android 3.2 HoneyComb without doing the Revolutionary S-OFF, so currently I did an HTC Dev unlock on my View but it still says "EXPRESS PVT SHIP S-ON RL" and it also updated the "HBOOT-1.14.0005." I tried checking out Revolutionary website and it does not support HBOOT-1.14.0005, so I was wondering what can I do? Do I need S-OFF for anything? I currently have Clockwork Mod installed on my View but it still has S-ON so I was scared about flashing ROMS. I am trying to flash Desensed 1.5 but is scared that I need S-OFF to do so... Can anyone chime in to help me please...
THANK YOU SO MUCH.
PS: BTW, I been searching and reading and rereading.... I just don't understand..
1) You'll need to downgrade to GB
2) you'll then need to run revolutionary for S-OFF
3) you can then re-upgrade to HC S-OFF
You might be able to use the information provided here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1418258
This sems like a pretty cool thing, will it work for the flyer? if not, is there a tool like this for the flyer?
Vadas said:
This sems like a pretty cool thing, will it work for the flyer? if not, is there a tool like this for the flyer?
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I don't think there is anything in the tool, that globatron hasn't already written a guide for on the Flyer. And none of them are hard to do. Anything particular you are trying to do?
ive done the OTA update, and then unlocked using HTC-DEV method becasue my HBOOT is 11.11.0011 and revolutionary didnt liost that hboot as being compatible. Ive been able to install a revolutionary Clockwork mod nad then went ahead and flashed LeeDriods ROM. But now it just starts up with the R2D2 sounds, boots a little and restarts.
Ive been reading and I think it either needs to flashed from fastboot or need to downgrade to GB and relevant hboot.
Also even though I have unlocked the bootlaoder from htc-dev it still says "s-on"?
I'm in the same boat. My flyer is
Hboot 1.11.001
OTA to HC
Unlocked the bootloader using HTC method
Load CW recovery.
Can I just follow the directions to down grade?
sorry to ask people for help again.. but there are alot of guides for unlocking/downgrading/flashing etc. could someone just point me in the right direction of one guide that is applicable to my particular case?
thank you.
Vadas said:
sorry to ask people for help again.. but there are alot of guides for unlocking/downgrading/flashing etc. could someone just point me in the right direction of one guide that is applicable to my particular case?
thank you.
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I don't know why people keep coming on here and asking why they still have S-On after HTC Unlock. Its never been stated that HTC Unlock gets you S-Off, it just gives you an unlocked bootloader, which is not the same thing.
If you want real S-Off, downgrade and root using globatron's guide:
htthttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307759p://
Then you can upgrade back to HC if you want using the following guide (also by globatron, becuase he's the man). You will also need to have the HC Hboot if you want to flash a HC custom ROM, which is also described in the following guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358758
If you want to flash a custom ROM without getting S-Off, from my understanding you can do so using fastboot. But I haven't seen any step-by-step guide. You might start reading here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482998
redpoint73 said:
I don't know why people keep coming on here and asking why they still have S-On after HTC Unlock. Its never been stated that HTC Unlock gets you S-Off, it just gives you an unlocked bootloader, which is not the same thing.
If you want real S-Off, downgrade and root using globatron's guide:
htthttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307759p://
Then you can upgrade back to HC if you want using the following guide (also by globatron, becuase he's the man). You will also need to have the HC Hboot if you want to flash a HC custom ROM, which is also described in the following guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1358758
If you want to flash a custom ROM without getting S-Off, from my understanding you can do so using fastboot. But I haven't seen any step-by-step guide. You might start reading here:
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1482998
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It might be just me but I don't see anything in these guides with anything to downgrade the hboot on 16gb Flyer to gain compatibility with Rev. root method. It is not for me personally but seems others here are having that issue. With those newer hboot versions is there even anything that can be done at this time?
My understanding is that when unlocked with HTC dev you can flash recovery then adb push gb hboot while in recovery then run appropriate gb ruu. Once on gb rev s off then update to hc s off
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CCallahan said:
It might be just me but I don't see anything in these guides with anything to downgrade the hboot on 16gb Flyer to gain compatibility with Rev. root method. It is not for me personally but seems others here are having that issue. With those newer hboot versions is there even anything that can be done at this time?
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Sorry, I botched the link to the downgrade guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1307759
Or are there still GB Hboot versions not supported by Revolutionary?

Rooting Questions

Ok so i have searched the forums and there seems to be loads of different answers and ways. Here is what i want for my GSM 3D
1. If possible i would like to keep the stock ROM
2. S-OFF if i even need S-OFF, all i want to do is use Fasterfix and Adfree
So whats the most up to date guide on doing this? there seems to be loads that are all different
Im not TOO MUCH of a n00b, S-OFF'd rooted etc my Desire.
Any help would be greatly appreciated!
As stated in multiple threads and stickies, it all depends on what hboot your phone is.
And yes, what you want to do is simple. If you don't want to flash rom's or anything, you just need root access and Superuser.
Right ill find that out!
And you sure for adfree? i had to have S-OFF for that on my desire so will i not for this too?
Thanks for the help
HBOOT 1.49.0018
Will try have a go now!
This is correct yes?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1248231
What about for S-OFF?
For S-Off, I would recommend reading up on the HTC Unlock method. It is pretty simple and you become an Online Dev for HTC in the process Wish you luck!

Help finding stock rooted ics so i can get my screen repaired

Hi everybody i need help finding stock rooted ics or something else so i can get my screen repaired (damn phantom toutches)without them asking questions. I need ics because it has the extra dev options where i can demonstrate the phantom toutches
Im on hboot 1.40.1100 rooted via revolutionary with revolutionary recovery cwm v.4.0.1.0.4
Im not sure if there is a new recovery image i should be using
Also has anyone gotten regawmod bootloader customizer to work on the 3d
Thanks!
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All the roms are in the Development section. It's not that hard to search, or just take maybe 3 minutes out of your busy life to look for the thread...
Sorry for being "lazy" i thought this was a q&a section. I am confused as to what to flash because the last stock rooted rom i found was gingerbread which will not suffices. And you know what i am busy i have been trying to figure this out on my own for a week now help would be appreciated
Thanks
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We would need to know if you are gsm or cdma, and s-on or s-off
Oops i forgot to include that information. My phone is Cdma s off
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334473
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420206
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808150
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443592
This took me less than 30 seconds to find.
sitlet said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334473
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1420206
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808150
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1443592
This took me less than 30 seconds to find.
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Yeah but isnt this GB. i thought the 2.89...... was ICS?
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I am 1.5 s-on. I am looking for a stock rooted ICS ROM that will not make me loose root. I can find the original RUU no problem, but that will take away my root. Where can i find a Stock ICS ROM that will leave my root in place?
All of those threads have links to download ICS.
So i followed what was in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1808150 and did not realize that it upgraded my hboot to 1.58.0000 I am still s-off but instead of it saying revolutionary on the top it says *** LOCKED ***
Will i loose any functionality with the new hboot like being able to flash new recovery images, kernels, ect.
I remember the people who were hboot 1.5 had to flash things a funky way will i still be able to do things the way i used too.
I just read this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1833230 and apparently i can downgrade my hboot.. but what does the *** LOCKED *** mean for me
The locked means nothing since s-off trumps locked. You can still flash whatever and downgrade your hboot if you want.
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Root help

Had Evo 4g rooted so im not a rook, but LTE is new to me. So just wanted some answers before I go ahead with rooting process.
I've seen threads posting you need "root" before going s-off, but I dont know if these are dated now.
Do I need to gain root before using LazyPanda's S-off shown here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737123
Or can I run this process from a stock phone. If Im correct, gaining s-off will root and the 1st part of gaining root s-on would be redundant.
Can someone provide some help, again Im new to phone and dont know if these processes are dated or not.
Just need a point in the right direction to do this without having the newest "HTC Paperweight"
Thanks in advance.
Everything you do is going to depend on what hboot you have. If you are on 1.12, you can get s-off. If 1.15 or 1.19 you cannot.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1690919
This is the thread you need.
I'm assuming you have 1.12 since you are asking about lazypanda.
If so, yes, you need to root in order to get S-OFF. Use zedomax to give you root and then run lazypanda
Rxpert said:
I'm assuming you have 1.12 since you are asking about lazypanda.
If so, yes, you need to root in order to get S-OFF. Use zedomax to give you root and then run lazypanda
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Honest question: Why is that? I didn't realize you needed to root first (i just happened to be already when i ran lazy panda), so now I'm curious...I thought root access only pertained to the OS and lazy panda was a modification to the bootloader?
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Please help! I'm stuck with root, but no S-Off

I'm completely lost
I followed all the instructions I have found and successfully Unocked via HTCDev, and installed CWM 6.0.1.1.
I am on 1.11.0011, running a WiFi Flyer
I would like the ability to install a debloated GB Stock ROM and I believe I need S-OFF to achieve this.
Please help!!!
Can't personally vouch for this, but seems to be what you want: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070140
redpoint73 said:
Can't personally vouch for this, but seems to be what you want: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2070140
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And this is the guide I used, but it is outdated and the RUU link in the 2nd step goes to a dead page on here.
Folks have posted RUUs for your hboot in various other threads. So just search around, and you should be able to find what you need.

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