[S-OFF] Juopunutbear S-OFF

arcadeon54 · Apr 29, 2012

xologist said:
Ok, so Im gonna try this again today.

Give me a list of ROMS that this has worked on, cuz it did not work when I was on Bulletproof

or link me.

thanks

i had energy rom and i got s-off on my first try vith version 0.2.2

inuyasha1999 · Apr 29, 2012

frodoboy said:
When you say "extracted the zip in it's own directory" do you mean the ControlBear zip or the jbhboot.zip within controlbear? If you did the latter, you screwed up. It has to remain a zip. just trying to help...

Sorry, I meant the ControlBear zip.

NeonMonster · Apr 29, 2012

inuyasha1999 said:
Sorry, I meant the ControlBear zip.

Make sure the Control Bear you extracted should have THREE FILES. Controlbear, HBOOT, and BOOT. There should also be a MD5 file, and all three files should be checked to make sure the sums are the same. Otherwise, its probably corrupt. ALSO, make sure NONE of the files are renamed. Even the original folder that the files are unzipped to.

I'm considering trying to do JB again on my ICS rom, but honestly don't see much reason. The boot image changed when I flashed the rom in 4EXT anyway? So i'm not sure what the point in S-OFFing would be other than to flash kernals/radios in recovery.

InfinitiGuy · Apr 29, 2012

Worked for me. I'm now at S-OFF after about 10 tries.

lamenramen · Apr 29, 2012

What are the chances that S-Off will be obtainable using an easier method?
This seems hit or miss, and by quite a few "senior" members of this forum.

I'm not inclined to spend days trying to figure out why it's not working for me.

a.benjamin76 · Apr 29, 2012

Is the only main difference between S-off and root with bootloader unlocked just the fact that s-off can flash radios as well? Can you over/underlock with either s-off or root with boot unlocked? i know you can remove bloatware with just the root and s-off but my deciding factor is wether i can over/underclock. the radios arent that big an issue to me. Thanks guys

misfit61871 · Apr 29, 2012

a.benjamin76 said:
Is the only main difference between S-off and root with bootloader unlocked just the fact that s-off can flash radios as well? Can you over/underlock with either s-off or root with boot unlocked? i know you can remove bloatware with just the root and s-off but my deciding factor is wether i can over/underclock. the radios arent that big an issue to me. Thanks guys

Yes you can OC/UC without s-off.

Sent from the morgue.

a.benjamin76 · Apr 29, 2012

misfit61871 said:
Yes you can OC/UC without s-off.

Sent from the morgue.

and i can put custom roms on with just the root?

frodoboy · Apr 29, 2012

a.benjamin76 said:
and i can put custom roms on with just the root?

yes

FrankRNC · Apr 29, 2012

CalicoJeb said:
V0.1 attached, but read the changelog, http://unlimited.io/changelog/
I would use V0.4 if I were you.

I had a lot of problems gaining S-Off with my first HTC Amaze, but eventually got there through trial and error (and a little XDA assist). I saw the change log for 0.4 and see that each of the issues I had on first phone were listed as corrected. Gave it a shot with 0.4 on my wifes HTC Amaze and sailed right through the procedure on one try. Took about 3 minutes.

Thank you for the update!

windcan · Apr 29, 2012

s-off assistance

Hello I am looking for a bit more clarification and assistance before attempting to start this process for myself to feel comfortable and confident I can complete it.

I currently have my bootloader unlocked from HTC and am rooted with an Energy gingerbread ROM. I want s-off, to start with, but am not totally clear how to get there as well as what happens once I am s-off (i believe I will have to then re-unlock boot loader as well as re-root, then flash other ROMs likely too)?

I am also in Canada and on the Wind network. I understand you have to go back to stock rom before starting s-off process, is this right? If so I am not sure how to get there although I have downloaded what I think are 2 original ROMs for Wind but they are both "exe" files I don't know how to load ROMs like this as I have only flashed ROMs that are zip files via CWM recovery.

If there is someone out there that would be interested in helping me out for my situation I would be greatly appreciated. If taking this offline via PM or email is fine if preferred or appropriate.

romerovallin · Apr 29, 2012

Is anyone able to help me? I keep getting this error.

Sent from my HTC Rover

frodoboy · Apr 29, 2012

windcan said:
Hello I am looking for a bit more clarification and assistance before attempting to start this process for myself to feel comfortable and confident I can complete it.

I currently have my bootloader unlocked from HTC and am rooted with an Energy gingerbread ROM. I want s-off, to start with, but am not totally clear how to get there as well as what happens once I am s-off (i believe I will have to then re-unlock boot loader as well as re-root, then flash other ROMs likely too)?

I am also in Canada and on the Wind network. I understand you have to go back to stock rom before starting s-off process, is this right? If so I am not sure how to get there although I have downloaded what I think are 2 original ROMs for Wind but they are both "exe" files I don't know how to load ROMs like this as I have only flashed ROMs that are zip files via CWM recovery.

If there is someone out there that would be interested in helping me out for my situation I would be greatly appreciated. If taking this offline via PM or email is fine if preferred or appropriate.

I did mine with Energy ROM installed. I don't know about Wind network. Don't think it makes a difference. You don't have to re-unlock with S-Off. That's the whole purpose of S-Off.

I'd use version .4 (latest), uninstall HTC Sync on your computer and kill adb in task manager and make sure your system sounds slider is up so you can hear a sound when you plug in the usb cable.
Also use a blank SD card or back yours up as it might get erased during the process.
Unzip ControlBear to the root of your computer and have the wire ready to go. Follow the directions.
When it says to do wire trick, put one end in the hole and leave it there.
Push other end down onto ground.
Wait for usb sound.
Lift up immediately and at same time say "one one thou>"
Immediately touch the wire to ground again just briefly and then put wire away. Then it should finish with no problem. If it doesn't take, just restart the program and try the wire trick again. As everyone says, timing is everything here!

Then, most are suggesting to put the Eng bootloader on the phone (instructions in OP) and then flash your ROM.

a.benjamin76 · Apr 29, 2012

something about putting a wire to my new phone and short circuiting it just doesnt sound too appealing lol. I'm sure its working for everyone, but i think i'll just wait a couple months to see if a new method comes out. thanks for all the hard work guys

blast0id · Apr 29, 2012

a.benjamin76 said:
something about putting a wire to my new phone and short circuiting it just doesnt sound too appealing lol. I'm sure its working for everyone, but i think i'll just wait a couple months to see if a new method comes out. thanks for all the hard work guys

what do you think happens every time you turn a light switch on or off? there won't be a new method...

a.benjamin76 · Apr 29, 2012

benjamminzIS said:
what do you think happens every time you turn a light switch on or off? there won't be a new method...

$5 light .....$600 phone . gaahhhh all this talk im reading up on is more and more convincing me to try it!!

MildewMan · Apr 29, 2012

a.benjamin76 said:
$5 light .....$600 phone . gaahhhh all this talk im reading up on is more and more convincing me to try it!!

Just check for a sticker that might be over the needed pin before you start.

---------- Post added at 12:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:06 PM ----------

romerovallin said:
Is anyone able to help me? I keep getting this error.

Sent from my HTC Rover

Do you have any other Android devices connected to your pc?

jaron001 · Apr 29, 2012

======== ControlBear 0.4 beta for JuopunutBear S-OFF ==========
Starting up......
Connecting to device...
Found backups!
Making room for beer......
Loading sixpacks on sdcard......
Loaded......
Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io

Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io

Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io

Do not remove sdcard from phone
Do wire-trick now!! Check the instructions at http://unlimited.io
=== Waiting device....
(16/45)
Found device... Please wait...

it just stays at found device please wait any help?

jaron001 · Apr 29, 2012

S-OFF! all i did was tried to hold the wire with my left hand and hit the ground with my right. instead of holding with my right

inuyasha1999 · Apr 29, 2012

NeonMonster said:
Make sure the Control Bear you extracted should have THREE FILES. Controlbear, HBOOT, and BOOT. There should also be a MD5 file, and all three files should be checked to make sure the sums are the same. Otherwise, its probably corrupt. ALSO, make sure NONE of the files are renamed. Even the original folder that the files are unzipped to.

Everything was correct, but still couldn't get it to run properly. I'll try v0.4 sometime later to see if it will work for me. Thanks for your help.

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