DO NOT POST IN THIS THREAD UNTIL YOU READ THIS
Congrats and mad props to Agrabren and Team WIN for punching a hole through HTCs software and getting root! Agraben now has a thread for it so make sure you thank them for all of their hard work: [GUIDE] Fre3vo / Fre3dom Official Thread
The thread got way off track for awhile there but maybe now we can keep it close to being on topic. As long as it is somewhat related to the topic you won't hear me complain, however, this is Not the place to ask about Netflix, why your Battery doesn't last all week or how you can get out of paying a dollar a day for wireless tethering. For those of you just getting your phones, if you find that your bootloader is unlocked (read: S-OFF) please send me a PM. Also, if you're still unsure about the differences between S-OFF, and Root, and what it all means; you can check out the Android Dictionary or feel free to ask in the Q&A section. I know the dictionary there is somewhat lacking but it's still pretty good.
Now that root has been obtained we are able to focus on getting S-OFF and opening these things up for ROMs. HTC is using a new security scheme with these that hasn't made it easy so far, but as is with anything new it's going to have holes that are just waiting to be found. Using Flash_image to flash directly looks to be a dead end but there are still many different angles that are being worked on at the moment. Please jump in anytime if you have an idea that you think may help.
I have attached a few things to this bottom of this post and dragonfyre13's thread has a lot of good info that is being deposited there: Root: shaking something loose [WIP]. Odds are very good our current method of getting root won't last long so it never hurts to start looking for something new early.
If you find the file SMART_IO.CRD on your sd card please do not delete or format anything on it and let us know.
The read and writesecureflag commands show the following when you try to use them:
Code:
fastboot oem readsecureflag
... INFOsecure_flag: 3
OKAY
fastboot oem writesecureflag ?
... INFO shooter_init_sd, SD card already power on
INFOsdcc_init_memory_device done
INFO[FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD
INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find
INFOwritesecureflag: Permission denied, value 1
OKAY
Update 6/28: Many are wondering if the Incredible 2 being unlocked would help us and Shinzul posted a good explanation of how it relates to where we are:
Shinzul said:
m03sizlak said:
Alpha Rev X has released a beta version of their Incredible2 S-OFF utility:
http://alpharev.nl/x/beta/
I can only imagine that the method used could quite possibly be adapted to the 3D. Someone needs to open these tools up in IDA and start reverse-engineering.
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The incredible 2 shipped with Froyo on it, which means that there are plenty of available exploits that can be used to gain a root shell. As far as I understand, the inc2 guys didn't have a leaked eng bootloader, so once they had temp root, they had no way to unlock the bootloader without essentially hex editing the existing one and then coming up with a process to overwrite the existing one.
We have an eng bootloader for the 3VO, so all we really need to do is gain a root shell and then write the boot and recovery images and reboot - poof, s-off.
Props to the AlphaRev team for the inc2 work, but unfortunately, it doesn't help one bit for us.
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Disclaimer: You and you alone are responsible for anything you do to your phone. Do not attempt anything that is in this thread, or on this site for that matter, if you do not want to risk damaging your phone.
DL link for gingerbreak is here.
Do you need "SMART_IO.CRD" for a further test?
I had read that the file was being found on the SD card included with the device. if possible, maybe someone with the Phone can up this file for further testing...
RVDigital said:
Do you need "SMART_IO.CRD" for a further test?
I had read that the file was being found on the SD card included with the device. if possible, maybe someone with the Phone can up this file for further testing...
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It may help, especially if you can find one from a device with the eng firmware on it
xHausx said:
It may help, especially if you can find one from a device with the eng firmware on it
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Have you asked our leaker friend if he still has the device?
I get mine today "before 3pm CST" according to UPS/Sprint... I work at 2, so if I get it before work, and the SD has this file, I will post it before I even boot the device lol.
If we don't get an unlocked bootloader, then this is where we might have to turn to an XTC clip (aka like a goldcard method). I'll reach out to the XTC dev. I know he just started a thread over in the Sensation section.
il have mine in about a hour or so. i will be able to test whatev
Got mine if anyone wants to take a peak
http://i.imgur.com/fWLrR.jpg
I am in #HTC-Evo-3D
Can anyone post the OTA dump as reported by http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-evo-3d-getting-pre-launch-software-update-fix-calendar-bug ?
bigbiff said:
Can anyone post the OTA dump as reported by http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-evo-3d-getting-pre-launch-software-update-fix-calendar-bug ?
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http://www.mediafire.com/?rl58ielm4zs0o09
bigbiff said:
Can anyone post the OTA dump as reported by http://www.androidcentral.com/sprint-evo-3d-getting-pre-launch-software-update-fix-calendar-bug ?
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It states it won't be released until the 24th. If this is true, it should help us s-off the bootloader
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Leoisright said:
It states it won't be released until the 24th. If this is true, it should help us s-off the bootloader
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i dl a file off there is that it leo idk the link above
post before urs
alchemist316 said:
i dl a file off there is that it leo idk the link above
post before urs
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This is the ota? Nice. Checking it out. Thanks
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Leoisright said:
It states it won't be released until the 24th. If this is true, it should help us s-off the bootloader
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Someone in General said they are already installing the update...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1135608
Leoisright said:
This is the ota? Nice. Checking it out. Thanks
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system patch ?
alchemist316 said:
system patch ?
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Sucks I have to wait till Friday for my damn phone. I reached out to virus and some others to see if it will unlock the bootloader
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Leoisright said:
Sucks I have to wait till Friday for my damn phone. I reached out to virus and some others to see if it will unlock the bootloader
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theres guys in gen doing it now im in ur boat 2 dayssss
Reports of a new hboot ver 1.40 in the OTA, crossing my fingers that HTC removed the encrypted signature.
Evil Bob said:
Reports of a new hboot ver 1.40 in the OTA, crossing my fingers that HTC removed the encrypted signature.
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Is there any easy way to check for the encrypted signature in hboot? I can open in hex editor.
xHausx said:
If anyone with a 3D would like to try Gingerbreak out having temporary root would come in very handy. DL link is here.
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I would be more than willing to try it with mine, and I'm expecting it to be delivered to my job any minute now. However, I've never used this method and when it comes to ADB, I'm a novice.....at best.
Is there any way you can provide a quick guide as far as what the command prompts we are to type to get GingerBreak to go through? I'm sure it would be helpful to many of us.
Edit: Also, do you think I should do this before the out-of-the-box OTA update goes through? I know we are all hoping the update has the unencrypted keys, but for all we know, it may shut the door on an existing exploit and makes things harder. What do you think?
Thanks in advance!
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For everyone that is having issues when you get to the part to apply the unlock code bin and it says success but nothing happens and your phone is still sitting there in hboot. Need to download this run it and then let the phone boot and re apply the unlock code bin part .
It was hard to find the RUU exe for it figured I would post it so everyone doesn't have to go nuts lookin for it.
CDMA
http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/
This is the RUU latest 2.17 exe stock rom. Latest radios and every thing.
Anyways good luck.
reaper24 said:
For everyone that is having issues when you get to the part to apply the unlock code bin and it says success but nothing happens and your phone is still sitting there in hboot. Need to download this run it and then let the phone boot and re apply the unlock code bin part .
It was hard to find the RUU exe for it figured I would post it so everyone doesn't have to go nuts lookin for it.
CDMA
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c19f...304_signed.exe
This is the RUU latest 2.17 exe stock rom. Latest radios and every thing.
Anyways good luck.
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This link is not working for me...
mnomaanw said:
This link is not working for me...
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http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ Heres the link dunno why the other took a **** lol.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c19...216_NV_NV_spcs_1.42_release_233304_signed.exe
RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00.1216_NV_NV_spcs
Bump hope this helps for new folks who have issues.
reaper24 said:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/4ef0ef536face67a/ Heres the link dunno why the other took a **** lol.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c19...216_NV_NV_spcs_1.42_release_233304_signed.exe
RUU_Shooter_S_Sprint_WWE_2.17.651.5_Radio_1.06.00.1216_NV_NV_spcs
Bump hope this helps for new folks who have issues.
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Bump bump hope anyone needs help let me know.
Here is another bump for the folks that need a link...
Thanks a ton
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reaper24 said:
Here is another bump for the folks that need a link...
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You should maybe petition it to get posted on the sticky section
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megabiteg said:
You should maybe petition it to get posted on the sticky section
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Feel free to man. I never had nothing posted in the stickys
jlew2 said:
Thanks a ton
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anytime man...
megabiteg said:
You should maybe petition it to get posted on the sticky section
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You mean like the 2nd link of the sticky roll up in the CDMA Dev Evo 3D forum? Thanks to football for posting all of these.
It's not hard to find at all IMO .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444285
Football's thread
mwalt2 said:
You mean like the 2nd link of the sticky roll up in the CDMA Dev Evo 3D forum? Thanks to football for posting all of these.
It's not hard to find at all IMO .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1444285
Football's thread
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It is if your lookin all over google Along with threads deep. I was trying to find just one file the 2.17 for folks since all the guides don't have a link to the latest RUU and many folks are stuck at the unlock code bin thing were it says your unlocked but your really not...
All other links are to older RUU nothing new some other sites have the latest RUU but there full of crap to click on till you get to downloading.
The PC86IMG.ZIP will not work cause you need the RUU. Also I wasn't raining on the guys thread just posting a guide workaround on the hboot1.5 since alot of folks are stuck......
Anyways have fun flashing when you get rooted. Never did claim they were my links either. I just post links to stuff. Like we all do..
reaper24 said:
Anyways have fun flashing when you get rooted (lol). Never did claim they were my links either. I just post links to stuff. Like we all do..
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Sorry if that came off rude. That wasn't my intention. It was just funny to me reading some of the posts. I like to build my roms from the ruu's that football posts, so I check that thread whenever there's an update.
mwalt2 said:
Sorry if that came off rude. That wasn't my intention. It was just funny to me reading some of the posts. I like to build my roms from the ruu's that football posts, so I check that thread whenever there's an update.
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It's all good man. Some folks here and there you can bump into try to stomp on your post. Wasn't doggin ya ... Nor saying you were being rude.
Im just tryin to help the new folks out that are stuck on that unlock code part.
To get them going....
Anyways hope your week is good.
I know there is a bunch of stickies. I was jokin with that one guy about feel free too lol. Cause I tend to post alot.
Thanks a lot
This definately solves the issue. I was stuck and I was trying to figure it out what was wrong with it.
THX!
Giovanny said:
This definately solves the issue. I was stuck and I was trying to figure it out what was wrong with it.
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yeah i tried to do a OTA update to 2.17 and the unlock bin wouldnt do anything till i did the RUU
Does Anyone of you know the correct code to reunlock bootloader until I can get my Kubuntu to let me permanently root my phone?
Kaybabe4 said:
Does Anyone of you know the correct code to reunlock bootloader until I can get my Kubuntu to let me permanently root my phone?
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I only know how to relock it..
No one has found a fix for that top part that always says relocked at the top in pink.. As far as I know.
I'm surprised no one has already posted this here on XDA. Here is the link to the shipped-roms upload of the leaked RUU labeled
Code:
RUU_JEWEL_CL_ICS_40_Sprint_WWE_1.12.651.2_Radio_1.02.11.0423_2_NV_SPCS_2.28_003_release_257970_signed2.exe
which was determined to be for the EVO 4G LTE based on hints in the build.prop and other places.
You can get it HERE.
NOTE: This has NOT been tested on a device yet, considering it's not really out yet, so don't run this right away on you new phone on Friday before we investigate it more.
Just took a look at this. shows HBOOT hboot_1.12.0000_signedbyaa.nb0. so lets hope this hboot gets revolutionized by the alpharevx team
Anyone note the file size, close to [email protected]# That's a big RUU!
gpz1100 said:
Anyone note the file size, close to [email protected]# That's a big RUU!
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Yup, pretty dang big! I've put together a stock "rooted" rom w/ Superuser, busybox, and a patched boot.img, uploading now. There will be another thread for this once it uploads to my server.
regaw_leinad said:
Yup, pretty dang big! I've put together a stock "rooted" rom w/ Superuser, busybox, and a patched boot.img, uploading now. There will be another thread for this once it uploads to my server.
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O.O rooted already. nice. maybe this phone will be like the og 4g dev.
leo72793 said:
O.O rooted already. nice. maybe this phone will be like the og 4g dev.
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Well, I just added the su, Superuser.apk, and busybox binaries to the extracted rom and built a new boot.img. That doesn't have anything to do with rooting the device... however, these days "rooting" a device isn't very difficult.
regaw_leinad said:
Well, I just added the su, Superuser.apk, and busybox binaries to the extracted rom and built a new boot.img. That doesn't have anything to do with rooting the device... however, these days "rooting" a device isn't very difficult.
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so true. glad to see its going to happen. lets hope for great chances in revolutionary
Unfortunately, this RUU won't be the final RUU. The system dump I have is 1.13.651.1, and it does look pretty close to done. But I wouldn't be surprised if there is another update before launch.
-viperboy- said:
Unfortunately, this RUU won't be the final RUU. The system dump I have is 1.13.651.1, and it does look pretty close to done. But I wouldn't be surprised if there is another update before launch.
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Yeah definitely, this build is almost a month old, so I knew there would be more, but I don't have any other system dumps. I figured I'd post this here for anyone who wants to start on something anyways.
This was actually originally posted by Football in his thread on XDA about 3 weeks ago. There wasn't a Evo 4G LTE thread then.
Thanks for posting here!
I was wondering when someone was going to post this
I've been meaning to upload a mirror with just the firmware zip but haven't had good luck finding a reliable place to host it yet.
xHausx said:
I was wondering when someone was going to post this
I've been meaning to upload a mirror with just the firmware zip but haven't had good luck finding a reliable place to host it yet.
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Fast mirror on themikmik in my blog! Links in my sig
-viperboy- said:
Unfortunately, this RUU won't be the final RUU. The system dump I have is 1.13.651.1, and it does look pretty close to done. But I wouldn't be surprised if there is another update before launch.
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thats what my retail unit is running (710RD)
and h-boot is 1.12.0000
regaw_leinad said:
I'm surprised no one has already posted this here on XDA. Here is the link to the shipped-roms upload of the leaked RUU labeled
Code:
RUU_JEWEL_CL_ICS_40_Sprint_WWE_1.12.651.2_Radio_1.02.11.0423_2_NV_SPCS_2.28_003_release_257970_signed2.exe
which was determined to be for the EVO 4G LTE based on hints in the build.prop and other places.
You can get it HERE.
NOTE: This has NOT been tested on a device yet, considering it's not really out yet, so don't run this right away on you new phone on Friday before we investigate it more.
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Just as you are too Thank you.
xHausx said:
I was wondering when someone was going to post this
I've been meaning to upload a mirror with just the firmware zip but haven't had good luck finding a reliable place to host it yet.
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If you need hosting for anything shoot me a pm
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Something of interest,
The 1.13.651.1 RUU contains (in the rom.zip file) hboot_1.13.0000_signedbyaa.nb0 .
While 1.12.651.2 contains hboot_1.12.0000_signedbyaa.nb0
OTOH, a pic posted earlier with an ENG bootloader had version 1.04.2000
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12623902/ANDROID/IMG_20120510_220841.jpg
So... Perhaps part of the process will be to downgrade first...
gpz1100 said:
Something of interest,
The 1.13.651.1 RUU contains (in the rom.zip file) hboot_1.13.0000_signedbyaa.nb0 .
While 1.12.651.2 contains hboot_1.12.0000_signedbyaa.nb0
OTOH, a pic posted earlier with an ENG bootloader had version 1.04.2000
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/12623902/ANDROID/IMG_20120510_220841.jpg
So... Perhaps part of the process will be to downgrade first...
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Um, that pic is of an EVO 3D .
Those two RUUs are the only ones I've seen for the Jewel so far.
^^Good catch. I came across that in one of the evo lte threads, but didn't pay very close attention. I thought it was from one of the prerelease/demo phones. Disregard
yep, that's a shooter (evo 3d) as versions 1.04.2000 and 1.30.2000 are the two hboots that have been pictured on it
im guessing it shouldnt be that hard to root since bootloader can be unlocked thru HTC DEV
http://www.androidcentral.com/evo-4g-lte-bootloader-can-be-unlocked-just-fine
Hey,
My phone says S-Off but above that it says LOCKED. Does that mean I am out of luck because the bootloader is locked? Is this any type of advantage over an S-On phone considering HTC shut us out?
Thanks
jameskyt said:
Hey,
My phone says S-Off but above that it says LOCKED. Does that mean I am out of luck because the bootloader is locked? Is this any type of advantage over an S-On phone considering HTC shut us out?
Thanks
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if you s-off you should be able to flash a recovery.img in hboot and then flash a rooted rom or root package...regardless of locked or not
but tbh ive never been in that situation so i cant speak from personal experience
maybe someone else can chime in on that
nitsuj17 said:
if you s-off you should be able to flash a recovery.img in hboot and then flash a rooted rom or root package...regardless of locked or not
but tbh ive never been in that situation so i cant speak from personal experience
maybe someone else can chime in on that
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he's one lucky dude i'd say, if he has s-off
Aldo101t said:
he's one lucky dude i'd say, if he has s-off
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Yeah, I got the phone from a local Verizon employee the day it came out. It came in a white box. Pretty cool that it is S-Off. The plastic faceplate has a crack through it though, I think the quality control might have been skipped on these employee versions. I never dropped it, the crack just appeared.
Anyway back to Roms. I hope it is true that I can just flash a rooted rom. Anybody know for sure?
Is there a way to pull a copy something off of the phone to help with the ongoing s-off efforts?
jameskyt said:
Yeah, I got the phone from a local Verizon employee the day it came out. It came in a white box. Pretty cool that it is S-Off. The plastic faceplate has a crack through it though, I think the quality control might have been skipped on these employee versions. I never dropped it, the crack just appeared.
Anyway back to Roms. I hope it is true that I can just flash a rooted rom. Anybody know for sure?
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You'd have to flash a recovery first, but it should work. Only one way to find out.
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junkmail9 said:
Is there a way to pull a copy something off of the phone to help with the ongoing s-off efforts?
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thinking the same thing
Aldo101t said:
thinking the same thing
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Willing to help where needed. Just PM me!
jameskyt said:
Willing to help where needed. Just PM me!
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did you try to install recovery, theres a link here, a stickie i think by con247 on how to install twrp recovery
pardon me its hasoon2000, head up ass.
con developed the recovery, hasoon made the tool, i'll get it right sooner or later
I'll trade ya
brand new in box, lmao, j/k
dude enjoy!
and here I was hoping to be the first to post I had S-OFF, well besides the HTC beta tesers who get phones before release.
hehe I'm just playin.
just for reals, u bought this at a verizon store u say??
Nope, bought it from a Verizon employee that I know. It was his tester.
Aldo101t said:
did you try to install recovery, theres a link here, a stickie i think by con247 on how to install twrp recovery
pardon me its hasoon2000, head up ass.
con developed the recovery, hasoon made the tool, i'll get it right sooner or later
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Ok I'll try that after work today and advise.
I wish I could take a screenshot of the bootloader screen so that you guys can better understand my situation. I'll try to get a camera later and take a photo.
It worked. I am now rooted with TWRP recovery. Thanks guys. Let me know if there is anything I can pull off my phone for you.
The only reason I may switch back to stock is for the international functionality that they say is coming to this phone. I really need that.
jameskyt said:
It worked. I am now rooted with TWRP recovery. Thanks guys. Let me know if there is anything I can pull off my phone for you.
The only reason I may switch back to stock is for the international functionality that they say is coming to this phone. I really need that.
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thank you
jameskyt said:
It worked. I am now rooted with TWRP recovery. Thanks guys. Let me know if there is anything I can pull off my phone for you.
The only reason I may switch back to stock is for the international functionality that they say is coming to this phone. I really need that.
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what is your hboot?
is it an ENG hboot or is it the stock hboot_1.02.0000?
if ENG you could pull that it could be of use if/when s-off comes for this phone.
BUT it's really not a big deal as I already have a friend who does have the ENG hboot for this phone so he will be giving me it, just wondering if you have it as well, and if they would be the same.
andybones said:
what is your hboot?
is it an ENG hboot or is it the stock hboot_1.02.0000?
if ENG you could pull that it could be of use if/when s-off comes for this phone.
BUT it's really not a big deal as I already have a friend who does have the ENG hboot for this phone so he will be giving me it, just wondering if you have it as well, and if they would be the same.
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It is stock Hboot.
Does having a locked bootloader limit me in any way?
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S-Off is everything you need
jameskyt said:
It is stock Hboot.
Does having a locked bootloader limit me in any way?
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It might block you from using fastboot commands without a patched hboot. However, I would sacrifice those to keep ***LOCKED*** status.
I pulled the rom.zip from the new OTA(2.17.605.2) RUU that is needed for the root/ S-OFF exploit(AS OF 12/5/12 RELEASED).
INSTRUCTIONS
1) Download this - MD5 = 55023CC10B59FDEC0AAA6695C4CF83FB
2) rename to PJ53IMG.zip (make sure it's not named PJ53IMG.zip.zip...)
3) put the PJ53IMG.zip on the root of your SD-Card. (not in any folders)
4) reboot to bootloader
5) let the phone do its magic
6) enjoy Sense 4.1
7) smile.
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here is a link if you want the RUU.exe for this OTA, mirror for link provided thanks to knighthawk65
Full RUU.exe for 2.17.605.2 OTA
MD5 = 266BA0801978A9F5CFABE6F316D207FF
Thank you for your upload!
Will users that don't have htcdev unlock be able to s-off?
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holch said:
Thank you for your upload!
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Very welcome.
andrewp3481 said:
Will users that don't have htcdev unlock be able to s-off?
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Yessir indeed.
6) enjoy Sense 4.1 and please wait patiently for the S-OFF tool.
7) smile.
I'm confused. Those of us that are already unlocked via htc-dev, will we need to do this to get s-off? I am running viperLTE.
canpitt27 said:
I'm confused. Those of us that are already unlocked via htc-dev, will we need to do this to get s-off? I am running viperLTE.
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Yes. Look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1945852
if you are htc dev unlock and doing this, u need to lock ur bootloader to install it, then unlock again after, make sure u have ur unlock_token
Sorry but it makes no sense to me that people are recommending the need to relock and then install this update. It can already be installed by those that are unlocked by downloading the version that nitsuj17 posted in the dev forums. This gives you all of the "benefits" of the update without having to relock. Plus, nitsuj17 is already working on a new version of Viper with the latest update.
Is the idea to get the new bootloader? To what advantage would that be (obviously it is to people that are not unlocked)?
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Sorry but it makes no sense to me that people are recommending the need to relock and then install this update. It can already be installed by those that are unlocked by downloading the version that nitsuj17 posted in the dev forums. This gives you all of the "benefits" of the update without having to relock. Plus, nitsuj17 is already working on a new version of Viper with the latest update.
Is the idea to get the new bootloader? To what advantage would that be (obviously it is to people that are not unlocked)?
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idk who you mean by people? It's me suggesting what to do to be prepared for the S-OFF tool. This goes for everyone, stock and rooted.
you need to run the RUU/or accept it as OTA on your phone if you want S-OFF.
not just running a ROM.
also it's in the very first line of the OP.. "I pulled the rom.zip from the new OTA(2.17.605.2) RUU that is needed for the root/ S-OFF exploit"
Thanks
Hey andybones I just wanted to say thanks! I am Aldo' son in law and kind of been behind the scenes. Now with all that is happend I just joined. So thanks for all you have done!
reeper101 said:
Hey andybones I just wanted to say thanks! I am Aldo' son in law and kind of been behind the scenes. Now with all that is happend I just joined. So thanks for all you have done!
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Very welcome, and very much appreciated. Glad to have you in the scenes and hope you are around more! It's a great community we have here.
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if you are htc dev unlock and doing this, u need to lock ur bootloader to install it, then unlock again after, make sure u have ur unlock_token
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Ok, so I need to:
1. Re-lock the bootloader
2. Download the RUU
3. Follow the 7 steps at the beginning of this thread
4. Then I can unlock the bootloader again.
At this point I'll be ready for S-Off... correct?
The part I wasn't sure about was whether I had to re-lock first.
Thanks Andybones...
canpitt27 said:
Ok, so I need to:
1. Re-lock the bootloader
2. Download the RUU
3. Follow the 7 steps at the beginning of this thread
4. Then I can unlock the bootloader again.
At this point I'll be ready for S-Off... correct?
The part I wasn't sure about was whether I had to re-lock first.
Thanks Andybones...
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yessir thats perfect.
it took me a lil bit to remember that when htcdev unlock u need to lock to be able to run ruu it will say unzipping, and installing on the system part dont freak out just let it run, i almost pulled batt, and DO NOT do that while doing and RUU thats pretty much certain brick of phone eek!
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idk who you mean by people? It's me suggesting what to do to be prepared for the S-OFF tool. This goes for everyone, stock and rooted.
you need to run the RUU/or accept it as OTA on your phone if you want S-OFF.
not just running a ROM.
also it's in the very first line of the OP.. "I pulled the rom.zip from the new OTA(2.17.605.2) RUU that is needed for the root/ S-OFF exploit"
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I think I was misunderstanding something so don't worry about it.
As for what I meant by people is that there are several here who have suggested it not just you.
wearing a hole in the carpet while waiting...
I wonder if it's just me who is anxious to gain S-OFF under the new OTA update. I suspect I know the answer.
:silly:
Andybones rocks!
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I wonder if it's just me who is anxious to gain S-OFF under the new OTA update. I suspect I know the answer.
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Andybones rocks!
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need you ask!!!!!!!
haha this is why I LOVE this community!
you guys are awesome.
in the rezound forums, once I tested s-off (on my only personal device mind you, having to use a paper clip....) and once I got it, they were also making the tool for about 6 other phones, so before it got released ALL phones had to be tested, so it took a bit longer for it to come, and when I made like the splash thread, some people spammed me saying how I'm rubbing it in their faces, and that's completely not true. I mean, I must have rebooted my phone over 100 times with that paper clip, I also figured out for the team that the SD-card was the reason, so that saved a lot of time and hassle for them.
long story short, I sure as hell don't regret selling that brick of **** and buying this awesome phone with awesome people to share it with!
Since we are only waiting for a tool for just our phone (I think anyway) it shouldn't take nearly as long as that wait IMO, but again I don't know. But it is pretty cool that the exploit was found in a new update, usually they break the exploits not open them up lol.
big props to superdave for finding that otherwise this wouldn't of happened I don't think, or certainly not this fast anyway.
Lol! It's a great community of people here and just goes to show that when you buy an Android device, you don't just get an awesome device. You get an awesome community of helpful and fun people to share yout experiences with!
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andybones said:
haha this is why i love this community!
You guys are awesome.
In the rezound forums, once i tested s-off (on my only personal device mind you, having to use a paper clip....) and once i got it, they were also making the tool for about 6 other phones, so before it got released all phones had to be tested, so it took a bit longer for it to come, and when i made like the splash thread, some people spammed me saying how i'm rubbing it in their faces, and that's completely not true. I mean, i must have rebooted my phone over 100 times with that paper clip, i also figured out for the team that the sd-card was the reason, so that saved a lot of time and hassle for them.
Long story short, i sure as hell don't regret selling that brick of **** and buying this awesome phone with awesome people to share it with!
Since we are only waiting for a tool for just our phone (i think anyway) it shouldn't take nearly as long as that wait imo, but again i don't know. But it is pretty cool that the exploit was found in a new update, usually they break the exploits not open them up lol.
Big props to superdave for finding that otherwise this wouldn't of happened i don't think, or certainly not this fast anyway.
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well, we love you too
This is a great community! That is the main reason I got the Inc 4. Between you nitsuj17 and icedragon (the developers I am familiar with). I am not knocking other Devs.This is going to be one heck of a ride!!!!
I thought I would start a thread to help people that sent there DNA out to get JTAG s-off and now are trying to flash a custom Rom.
If anybody want to put there experience on here so people know the steps and the correct way to handle the bootloader.
I think it would be helpful. I am still waiting for mine to come back from mobiletechvideos so it would be helpful for me to.
Thanks to anyone who contributes.
I'm pretty sure this should be in general. Just sayin.
From my S-Off DNA
trickster2369 said:
I'm pretty sure this should be in general. Just sayin.
From my S-Off DNA
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+1
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trickster2369 said:
I'm pretty sure this should be in general. Just sayin.
From my S-Off DNA
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Yeah you're right. It's a good thread though. I'm thinking Q&A section would probably be good because of the other stuff in the same section.
It will get moved.
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CharliesTheMan said:
Yeah you're right. It's a good thread though. I'm thinking Q&A section would probably be good because of the other stuff in the same section.
It will get moved.
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I agree, good topic for sure.
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Forum move
Thanks for moving my forum, whoever did. I'm kinda new to the posting in the forums thing...
I should have my DNA back from MobileTech on Thursday. I cant wait but i've seen so many posts of people that got it back and werent sure what to do. Anyways I hope this forum helps out some people.
You've got to unlock and root it, then all the fun begins.
And please take the time to read through these forums, all your questions have been asked and answered. We don't like spoon-feeding people here when the answer is readily available.
orangechoochoo said:
You've got to unlock and root it, then all the fun begins.
And please take the time to read through these forums, all your questions have been asked and answered. We don't like spoon-feeding people here when the answer is readily available.
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The choo choo eats with his hands only!
Please don't touch my "Thanks" button, it doesn't like you...
iOSh8er said:
The choo choo eats with his hands only!
Please don't touch my "Thanks" button, it doesn't like you...
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How did you know I'm part Philippino? Utensils are banned in that country.
s-off dna
The purpose of the forum is to get the right info I've seen conflicting points on whether or not you still need to unlock the bootloader after s-off.
My understanding was that once your s-off you don't need to unlock because it bypasses the bootloader security checks. I am probably wring but I was hoping to get a clarified answer with this forum what do think choochoo
smokeinluke said:
The purpose of the forum is to get the right info I've seen conflicting points on whether or not you still need to unlock the bootloader after s-off.
My understanding was that once your s-off you don't need to unlock because it bypasses the bootloader security checks. I am probably wring but I was hoping to get a clarified answer with this forum what do think choochoo
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You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
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sweet
LakerStar25 said:
You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
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Thank you for the clarification. That's what I thought but there are people are posting that u need to downgrade via ruu and then use the beups exploit to supercid and then htcdev unlock and I was calling bullswack on that. Lol thanks again
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You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
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The eng hboot has more functions available so there is a better chance of messing up the phone. Most people stick with the stock hboot since that's good enough for most.
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The eng hboot has more functions available so there is a better chance of messing up the phone. Most people stick with the stock hboot since that's good enough for most.
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I agree with that only if your not familiar with using the ENG Hboot, if you are then it's the better choice.
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I agree with that only if your not familiar with using the ENG Hboot, if you are then it's the better choice.
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Unless you actually run any of the additional commands included in ENG hboot you will be ok. Much ado about nothing.
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Unless you actually run any of the additional commands included in ENG hboot you will be ok. Much ado about nothing.
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The biggest issue with eng hboot is if you try to s on your phone with the eng hboot installed you will bard brick your device.
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Bigandrewgold said:
The biggest issue with eng hboot is if you try to s on your phone with the eng hboot installed you will bard brick your device.
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Why would you try to so your device after you have s-offed it
Where do I find the non-eng hboot? I'm paranoid that if I ever need to s-on my phone I'll further I have eng h-boot and brick it so I kind of want to go back.
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LakerStar25 said:
You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
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Just got my phone back from the JTAG service and this was the exact procedure. Flashed the ENG boot and then flashed recovery. Bootloader still says 'LOCKED' but allowed me to flash.
I've JTAGG'd 18 DNA devices so far on the OTA update (I do this on the downlow due to specific "developer" who can't understand how to get all phones to take the RIFF JTAG flash software.
Flash ENG Hboot if you want the options available to it, though not mandatory. Install a root program (SuperSU is my recommendation), then flash a recovery.
Immediately backup your current setup, then go for any ROM you see fit. Profit.