[AlphaRevX] Public Beta 2 for Desire S

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ieftm

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Hi guys,

The day has arrived:

AlphaRevX now includes support for the Desire S (HBOOT 0.98).

Hop on over to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/

We'll use this as a support thread.

This version will also download and flash custom recovery if you want to, after getting S-OFF.

Note: the very first download missed some DLLs for the windows version, that should be included now.

Note2: There have been some reports (on dinc2) that the windows version might not always work like it should. Please report errors with that as descriptive as possible. The linux version should always work like it should.
 
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kkma1869

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Hi there,

I've just tried to S-OFF my european Desire S several times, following the instructions posted for the Incredible S. Alpharevx connects to my phone, reboots to fastboot, waits, reboots to fastboot (again), waits .. then says FAILED.

I wonder if I'm doing something wrong or there's a problem with the windows version as you reported.

Thanks for the effort any way :)


EDIT: Downloaded the Linux version and it worked. I am now S-OFF :D
 
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taipan_snake

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Jul 4, 2009
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Hi, AlphaRevX didn't work for me on Windows either, but it succeeded on Linux (Ubuntu 11.04). Anyway, thanks a lot for your effort, AlphaRev team :D
 
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bioan

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@taipan_snake - Could you please guide me on How To S-OFF it on Linux ? I also have a Ubuntu installed. Thanks !
 
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taipan_snake

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@badeaioan:

Well basically these are the steps that worked for me:

1. Download the Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2. Unzip and go into the folder you just downloaded
3. Run the 'android' application within the 'Tools' folder
4. Select 'Available Packages', and select 'Android SDK Platform-tools' and 'Android Compatibility package', and install these.
5. Make sure ADB can see your device by cd-ing into the SDK folder, and then the 'platform-tools' folder, and running './adb devices'. Your device should show up (mine had a string of question marks, but it should work as long as it is there)
6. Download AlphaRevX and get your beta key
7. Run AlphaRevX as root, and follow the instructions, and you should have S-OFF :D

Hope this helps :)
 
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Sad :( windows version under review
-I tried the incredible version(long time ago :D ),(no SDK used) and it said my phone not suported bla bla, but the fact is that it was detected (with usb debuging on and phone conected in charge only)
one question: Do i need to get temp root for this to work?
 
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shrome99

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Finally !!!!! AlpharevX - a software s-off. This is awesome, for s-on guys for obvious reasons, and for s-off guys too. This is surely gonna increase dovelopment here !!!!!
 
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bioan

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Thank you for your response.

The problem starts on running AlphaRevX.

When I open gksu and try to open it, nothing happens. Am I doing something wrong ?
 
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taipan_snake

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@badeaioan:

I just used Terminal, cd-ed into the directory, and ran 'sudo ./alpharevx', and it worked for me...

EDIT: I think I now know what you mean... it's only a command-line app, so it would only run from terminal...
 
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chiekurz

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Oct 31, 2007
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That's a great news! But question, before I try to S-Off.
Can S-on be restored using RUU after Soffing my device?

I would like to keep some warranty options available after all :)

/Chie
 
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jh787

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Dec 15, 2008
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Hi

I am new to linux and i am getting a "waiting for device " message when i try to run the linux version.

I have googled to my wits end but can't work out why it is not detecting my phone.

Can anyone shed some light please??
 
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Mental_Atom

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Oct 5, 2010
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Works perfect from Linux (Ubuntu), and so easy too!

If it isn't working, remember you need to have USB debugging on for ADB to find the device.
 
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    ieftm
    Hi guys,

    The day has arrived:

    AlphaRevX now includes support for the Desire S (HBOOT 0.98).

    Hop on over to http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/

    We'll use this as a support thread.

    This version will also download and flash custom recovery if you want to, after getting S-OFF.

    Note: the very first download missed some DLLs for the windows version, that should be included now.

    Note2: There have been some reports (on dinc2) that the windows version might not always work like it should. Please report errors with that as descriptive as possible. The linux version should always work like it should.
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    taipan_snake
    @badeaioan:

    Well basically these are the steps that worked for me:

    1. Download the Android SDK from here: http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
    2. Unzip and go into the folder you just downloaded
    3. Run the 'android' application within the 'Tools' folder
    4. Select 'Available Packages', and select 'Android SDK Platform-tools' and 'Android Compatibility package', and install these.
    5. Make sure ADB can see your device by cd-ing into the SDK folder, and then the 'platform-tools' folder, and running './adb devices'. Your device should show up (mine had a string of question marks, but it should work as long as it is there)
    6. Download AlphaRevX and get your beta key
    7. Run AlphaRevX as root, and follow the instructions, and you should have S-OFF :D

    Hope this helps :)
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    ieftm
    In regards to RUU'ing for S-ON:

    These hboots are 'downgrade protected'. This is to ensure you don't accidently take an OTA or RUU, overwriting HBOOT, losing S-OFF (and might leave you in an unrootable state).

    We will be releasing downgrader HBOOTs for several devices as soon as time permits.

    You flash these first, then RUU, and go back to stock S-ON.

    TBH: If you immediately want to revert to S-ON, why the hell are you flashing S-OFF in the first place? (except for warranty purposes - hw defects)
    But I'm assuming that won't spontaneously happen 5 minutes after you S-OFF, right? So have some patience. It will be revertable.
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    loveboatcaptain
    loveboatcaptain
    great news for all you s-on´ies :D

    hope to see some of you around in my development post for saga lbc mod.

    happy rooting, flashing and playing ;)

    regards
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    ieftm
    brokenworm said:
    Hehe you can use this one here :
    as long as you can request the beta2 key..
    It dont work on dinc2..

    Happy FLASHING

    Marsdroid
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    Remove that link. We pulled the windows version for a reason.
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