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Root S-OFF, root, & Fix Everything All-in-One!
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gothicnerd1033
Android Enthusiast
If you are talking about the link under "Step one - S-Off", I just downloaded the package and it worked for me. 
Here is a mirror for the windows s-off package.
Here is a mirror for the windows s-off package.
TaiPan69
Newbie
help i tried it again got to almost s-off and got error code 66732667 restarted control bear got the error again and again somehow my computer got unplugged i didnt notice and died then got this message hmmmm still no device check device manager adb fastboot drivers red light wont come on was on newest ota with the 2.98 vmrom please dont tell me i bricked it again
Try a battery pull. When it happened to me I left it overnight and it still did nothing in the morning. After a battery pull it was responsive again.
Actually pull the battery and without the battery in hold the power button for about 20 seconds then put the battery back in and try turning the phone on.
Actually pull the battery and without the battery in hold the power button for about 20 seconds then put the battery back in and try turning the phone on.
Prinny
Resident Linux Nutcase
This. Same as computers. Basically, it can store too much power and not turn on. Holding power discharges any built up electricity and usually works well.
I'm not sure if this would help in your case but at least worth looking at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25501934
I'm out of options at this point.
I'm going to message scotty to come look at this. If it's possible to recover the phone, he will be able to get you there. Just hang tight, there's still some hope
If scotty says it's toast, that's when you know you're hosed 
scotty85
Extreme Android User
unfortunately,not much to add. the thread brian linked is your best bet,but without an ruu to run afterward,recovery may be tricky.
if you can get a working bootloader back,i woult try:
-unlock bootloader
-install recovery
-flash main version low zip
-flash the pre-ota ruu(uses same hboot,correct?)
the other option would be to have it professionaly repaired. mobile tech video offers jtag services for most qualcom powered devices: HTC Phones - HTC EVO 3D - MobileTechVideos.COM
if you can get a working bootloader back,i woult try:
-unlock bootloader
-install recovery
-flash main version low zip
-flash the pre-ota ruu(uses same hboot,correct?)
the other option would be to have it professionaly repaired. mobile tech video offers jtag services for most qualcom powered devices: HTC Phones - HTC EVO 3D - MobileTechVideos.COM
gothicnerd1033
Android Enthusiast
yeah i think it may be beyond repair at this point. you really shouldnt of let your laptop die in the middle of s-offing.
Krandall_13
Lurker
Has anyone tested MHL with this rom and kernel? I'm having trouble finding a JB rom that supports it. Thanks!
gothicnerd1033
Android Enthusiast
remanifest
Android Expert
Yes, go ahead & start at step one. If you're not on the stock ROM, go ahead and switch to Harmonia for the purposes of this guide before you begin, just to be safe.
master odysues
Android Enthusiast
ok neeed help asap !!!
during the s off process my device turn of and didnt turn on till yesterday afternoon ive finish the s off and all the step in the guide and flash mobster rom hd , also flash buttertoast kernel and left it charging after walking the device wouldnt turn on or charge and when connected to my windows pc it gives me or reads qhsusb_dload , so what can i do what does it mean
device info
rooted
s off
juntobear hboot
mobster rom hd with buttertoast kernel
during the s off process my device turn of and didnt turn on till yesterday afternoon ive finish the s off and all the step in the guide and flash mobster rom hd , also flash buttertoast kernel and left it charging after walking the device wouldnt turn on or charge and when connected to my windows pc it gives me or reads qhsusb_dload , so what can i do what does it mean
device info
rooted
s off
juntobear hboot
mobster rom hd with buttertoast kernel
master odysues
Android Enthusiast
ok what hboot is need to flash the ruu in this guide
There is only one ruu and if you are s-off you can run it no matter what. If s-on you can't run if you are upgraded to hboot 1.58.
Poweredge99
Well-Known Member
Just to add a question to the ruu.... I am s-off ... can I run ruu ? Or do I need to flash the mainversion thing first and lock it ? My wifes phone is acting wonky and bootlooping and wont boot after flashing new roms.
Cqn I follow this guide and skip the s-off wire trick part? Thanks all.
No issues with main version. S-off means no security checks
You can run the ruu. Not sure exactly what you need the guide for if you are s-off? You just need custom recovery (preferably 4ext) and flash away. Just make sure whatever rom you are flashing is compatible with your hboot.
If you are trying to Flash a jellybean rom, you need hboot 1.5 or below.
Poweredge99
Well-Known Member
No issues with main version. S-off means no security checks
You just need custom recovery (preferably 4ext) and flash away. Just make sure whatever rom you are flashing is compatible with your hboot.
If you are trying to Flash a jellybean rom, you need hboot 1.5 or below.
I guess I got kinda confused as to what I needed to do. Thats awesome news I can just run the ruu. I thought so much more would be needed, like following this guide to get back root and a recovery. Thank you for the help.
Well in a sense yes. The ruu will return you to stock and unrooted. It won't remove s-off though. The easiest way to root after the ruu is to flash recovery through the bootloader then flash a rom.
http://db.tt/9VEkAHRe
Rename to PG86IMG.zip place on root of SD card. Reboot into bootloader and when asked to update say yes with volume up. That will flash recovery. Then boot into recovery and flash a rom.
Remove or rename the PG86IMG.zip after booting up. It will prevent you from accessing recovery in an emergency.