HTC Desire S (htc-saga)

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HTC Desire S
HTC Desire S running the Weston demo
HTC Desire S running the Weston demo
Manufacturer HTC
Name Desire S
Codename htc-saga
Released 2011
Category testing
Pre-built images no
Original software Android
Original version 2.2
Hardware
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255)
CPU 1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU Adreno 205
Display 480 x 800, Super LCD
Storage 1.1 GB
Memory 768 MB
Architecture ARMv7
This device is marked as not booting.
Status: cannot flash; incomplete informations
Features
USB Networking
Flashing
Touchscreen
Display
WiFi
FDE
Mainline
Battery
3D Acceleration
Audio
Bluetooth
Camera
GPS
Mobile data
Internal storage
SMS
Calls
USB OTG
NFC
Sensors
Accelerometer
Magnetometer
Ambient Light
Proximity
Hall Effect
Barometer
Power Sensor
Misc
Built-in DVB
Camera Flash
Keyboard
Touchpad
USB-A
HDMI/DP
Ir TX
Ir RX
Stylus
Memory Card
Haptics
Ethernet
FOSS bootloader


What works

  • Kernel compilation
  • Boot from fastboot (pmbootstrap flasher boot)
  • Initramfs boot
  • USB Network
  • Framebuffer graphics (Splash screens)
  • SSH Connectivity
  • Weston on framebuffer

What does not work

  • Flash Rootfs (pmbootstrap flasher flash_rootfs)
  • Everything else

Booting

  • Unlock (s-off) the bootloader if it hasn't been unlocked before (htcdev unlock site)
  • Hold the Volume Down button, and then press the Power button
  • Wait for device to boot in HBOOT mode and select FASTBOOT (Make sure it says "FASTBOOT USB", not "HBOOT USB PLUG")
  • Boot kernel using pmbootstrap flasher boot

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