Hi, is there any way how to root stock HC rom, w/o S-OFF? I just need to install one application and don't want to have custom recovery because of ofic. updates, etc... (I know that they forgot us, and no update will roll out, but still hope for it )
Should be able to htc dev unlock
mcord11758 said:
Should be able to htc dev unlock
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But you will lose warranty immediately
Mich3lin said:
But you will lose warranty immediately
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You might lose warranty, depending on the problem
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I remember my N1 which was my phone before the amaze. Once you unlocked the bootloader there was not way of relocking it back then, and basically you voided warranty...is there a way to relock to the bootloader or any other way of getting the phone completely back to its original state without HTC finding out? sorry this is kind of a semi noob question...I tried doing a search but couldn't find anything
No Sir, once its locked its life without the possibility of parole.
well I am not sure that that is entirely true with this device.
based on the information here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
when you go to restore device looks like relocks the bootloader on phone.
HTC will still know you requested the unlock but this seems to undo the changes.
M9x3mos said:
well I am not sure that that is entirely true with this device.
based on the information here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1335703
when you go to restore device looks like relocks the bootloader on phone.
HTC will still know you requested the unlock but this seems to undo the changes.
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You can relock, bu it will indicate "relocked" instead of the stock indication of "locked".
Moving to General because locking the bootloader and relocking the bootloader isn't actually development related.
I had the Evo 3D and I was able to lock t but it would say relock. I don't know about this phone but I doubt there is a way to get the stock Lock.
ok i thought was "locked" based on what i read there
Once "relocked" and flashed to stock will it get ota?
M9x3mos said:
ok i thought was "locked" based on what i read there
Once "relocked" and flashed to stock will it get ota?
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Locked or unlocked stock will het ota. Even rooted stock will get ota.
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rasstar said:
Locked or unlocked stock will het ota. Even rooted stock will get ota.
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But you will not be able to flash the OTA without the stock recovery.
Binary100100 said:
But you will not be able to flash the OTA without the stock recovery.
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You can have the stock recovery and get root. You can install roms without changing the stock recovery but you will need the pc to install roms. You can also flash the stock recovery anytime if you changed it.
Since I can get tethering without root I am not interested in giving my info to htc.
rasstar said:
You can have the stock recovery and get root. You can install roms without changing the stock recovery but you will need the pc to install roms. You can also flash the stock recovery anytime if you changed it.
Since I can get tethering without root I am not interested in giving my info to htc.
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Thanks guys only reason I wanted this is to remove the stupid bloatware. But there's a thread on how to disable them with temp root I have no reason to root I get wifi and USB tethering with tmobile and wifi calling with the stock from. I use lancher pro paid and widget lockerp aid and I'm very happy.I get what I want from sense like the dialer and all the social integration without the HTC launcher which I don't like. I pack many icons in one screen with lancherpro which is my goal
How do you get wifi calling?
rasstar said:
You can have the stock recovery and get root. You can install roms without changing the stock recovery but you will need the pc to install roms. You can also flash the stock recovery anytime if you changed it.
Since I can get tethering without root I am not interested in giving my info to htc.
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Of course but you still need an unlocked bootloader to make any root changes permanent which means giving your information to htc (unless you obtain S-OFF which currently isn't possible unless your device was shipped with it.)
@ seansk
I am with Rasstar, how do you get Wifi Calling?
IDB_2011 said:
@ seansk
I am with Rasstar, how do you get Wifi Calling?
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Try pushing the settings.apk (and .odex if applicable) from an earlier version rom such as .5 and reboot.
That should do it.
I haven't not tried or tested this though.
Binary100100 said:
Try pushing the settings.apk (and .odex if applicable) from an earlier version rom such as .5 and reboot.
That should do it.
I haven't not tried or tested this though.
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Ok, Will try it. Thanks
IDB_2011 said:
@ seansk
I am with Rasstar, how do you get Wifi Calling?
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I'm sorry I wasn't clear, I meant skype!!! lol...tmo is still working for an official wifi calling I believe...
David said:
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What's the problem David?
Which method could I use to re root?
Unless you were s-off or unless someone has a safe way believe you're stuck for the time being. Would definitely be careful about experimenting. Regaw said he'd be updating to newest http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28782886&postcount=677 Don't know about Zedomax way...
engelsione said:
Which method could I use to re root?
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Why would you accept an OTA if you wanted to keep root?
Just give it a few days, and the amazing devs will have something figured out for you. in the meantime, just enjoy the stock ROM.
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
cswtexas9 said:
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
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Yes.
cswtexas9 said:
If some one gets a new EVO LTE with the new OTA. Can it be rooted with the HTC TOOL?
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Yes, you can use HTCDev to unlock it, and then flash a custom recovery and root the ROM (or flash a custom one).
What phone do I choose?
Captain_Throwback said:
Yes, you can use HTCDev to unlock it, and then flash a custom recovery and root the ROM (or flash a custom one).
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I do not see the EVO LTE listed
cswtexas9 said:
I do not see the EVO LTE listed
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"All Other Supported Models" at the bottom of the list.
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"All Other Supported Models" at the bottom of the list.
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i'm nowhere close to doing it because i'm still enamored with the stock phone, but i'm beginning my investigations now...
from what i gather there's no real need to get s-off if all you're going to do is load a recovery and flash roms/kernels and rooting (just tell me if that's not correct)
but the question i have is, if you use the HTCDev tool, does that automatically flag you as a warranty violator? i want to be able to tinker someday, but i don't want to hang myself by it, and i like the thought of knowing i can just run an RUU and get back to stock.
If you have insurance on it, you will be fine. You will get a new one b4 yours even makes it to htc
dangle79 said:
i'm nowhere close to doing it because i'm still enamored with the stock phone, but i'm beginning my investigations now...
from what i gather there's no real need to get s-off if all you're going to do is load a recovery and flash roms/kernels and rooting (just tell me if that's not correct)
but the question i have is, if you use the HTCDev tool, does that automatically flag you as a warranty violator? i want to be able to tinker someday, but i don't want to hang myself by it, and i like the thought of knowing i can just run an RUU and get back to stock.
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If you've taken the latest OTA, only flashing ROMs is possible while begin unlocked (currently).
Besides the fact that HTC could only prove that you requested an unlock code - they can't really prove you used it unless you leave it that way if you need to return it.
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If you've taken the latest OTA, only flashing ROMs is possible while begin unlocked (currently).
Besides the fact that HTC could only prove that you requested an unlock code - they can't really prove you used it unless you leave it that way if you need to return it.
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only flashing ROMs or ROMs and custom recovery? if no recovery, how would you flash ROMs?
dangle79 said:
only flashing ROMs or ROMs and custom recovery? if no recovery, how would you flash ROMs?
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Of course, custom recovery, too. You wouldn't be able to flash ROMs otherwise . But that's it.
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Of course, custom recovery, too. You wouldn't be able to flash ROMs otherwise . But that's it.
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lol, i figured as much, but that's all i really needed for clarity
odds are good the most i'd want to do would be to flash recovery so i could get good backups and of course root. but i'd just run rooted stock. wouldn't likely bother flashing any ROMs until CM9 or CM10 come available
Hi all,
I want to update my wife's HTC One to 4.3 (she's on 4.1 now). I rooted her phone when she first got it to remove the crapware but other than that it's stock (no custom ROM, no S-OFF). What's the best way to go about this? I'd prefer not to S-OFF if possible, but obviously would like the newer firmware. Would flashing the RUU work? Or would that just land me in deeper problems?
Thanks!
gewbert3 said:
Hi all,
I want to update my wife's HTC One to 4.3 (she's on 4.1 now). I rooted her phone when she first got it to remove the crapware but other than that it's stock (no custom ROM, no S-OFF). What's the best way to go about this? I'd prefer not to S-OFF if possible, but obviously would like the newer firmware. Would flashing the RUU work? Or would that just land me in deeper problems?
Thanks!
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ruu will work
jerrycoffman45 said:
ruu will work
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OK so I'd just run the RUU, and then reroot?
thats correct if the phone is not s-off you will have to relock the bootloader first in fastboot with this command fastboot oem lock then run the ruu after it is done reunlock the bootloader with your unlock tocken fastboot a custom recovery and reroot
Great thank you! That may be more steps, but my wife really doesn't need S-OFF just no crapware so that's probably the best option.
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Great thank you! That may be more steps, but my wife really doesn't need S-OFF just no crapware so that's probably the best option.
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actually you can hide most off the crapware under settings then apps go to the all tab and pick the app you want and disable it
how do i root the htc one m8 I am familiar with rooting as i had a s4 rooted with gpe but i am confused with the htc one m8 plz help
xCellHD said:
how do i root the htc one m8 I am familiar with rooting as i had a s4 rooted with gpe but i am confused with the htc one m8 plz help
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How to root (with links) is explained on my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
Also, much of the "HTC specific" lingo is explained here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52484527
I would suggest reading up (and making sure you understand all the terms and processes) for at least a couple hours before trying anything on the phone. I do this every time I buy a new device, even having own quite a few HTC phones. In fact, I usually start reading and researching before I have the phone in hand.
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also is there a way were i can go back to stock when i need to thanks
xCellHD said:
also is there a way were i can go back to stock when i need to thanks
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If your talking about ROM, then take a full backup of your ROM before flashing custom ROM using titanium/nandroid etc.
Or if your talking about root,
Just unroot using unroot apps from play store or the respected app you get after rooting.
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also is there a way were i can go back to stock when i need to thanks
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As the above reply stated, it depends on what you are talking about.
If you just want the stock ROM, recovery, etc. one option is to relock the bootloader and just run the RUU. It will return you to stock software. The only thing not "stock" will be the bootloader will say RELOCKED instead of LOCKED. You need s-off to make it say LOCKED again (after unlocking it).
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so this is what i want to do i want to unlock bootloader then root which i know how to do but i was woundering would i be able to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/rom-sd-4-0-sense7-port-sdkernel-t3062367
would i be able to install that rom soon as i am done unlocking the bootloader and rooting or would i have extra stuff sorry for the dumb questions
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so this is what i want to do i want to unlock bootloader then root which i know how to do but i was woundering would i be able to install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/rom-sd-4-0-sense7-port-sdkernel-t3062367
would i be able to install that rom soon as i am done unlocking the bootloader and rooting or would i have extra stuff sorry for the dumb questions
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What are your current hboot and radio numbers?
redpoint73 said:
What are your current hboot and radio numbers?
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my hboot is 3.19 and my radio is [email protected]
xCellHD said:
my hboot is 3.19 and my radio is [email protected]
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You should be good to go, then. Just unlock the bootloader, install custom recovery and flash the Skydragon ROM you linked.
would i need to be s-off and would i be able to go back stock and relock the bootloader with s-on again sorry for the manny questions i am new to this phone
xCellHD said:
would i need to be s-off and would i be able to go back stock and relock the bootloader with s-on again sorry for the manny questions i am new to this phone
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You can return to stock with a RELOCKED bootloader with s-on.
You do need s-off if you want to make the bootloader say LOCKED as it was from the factory. But the only reason to ever do this is for warranty purposes. And if you bought the phone from AT&T, you should note that your warranty is through AT&T, not HTC. And AT&T doesn't give a crap if the bootloader is unlocked, or whatever (folks have even successfully sent in phones for warranty with custom ROMs on them).
If you are seeing warranty service through HTC (you didn't purchase from AT&T) that is another story. But that is the only reason I'd bother going back to LOCKED.
In normal usage, I recommend leaving the bootloader UNLOCKED as it give you more flexibility to flash ROMs whenever you want, etc. The only reason IMO to relock the bootloader in normal usage is to run the RUU.
S-off is nice have if you want to flash radios, modified hboots, and some other things (you also don't need to relock to RUU with s-off). It certainly doesn't hurt, and some folks like to make the phone as customizable as possible right away. In fact, I did s-off to the phone the second day I had it (although s-off was free back then). But for you, its not strictly "needed" at this time unless you want to do the things mentioned.
so heres the thing again sorry for the manny questions i am just making sure if i do this everything will work so heres the thing the rom i linked if i were to flash it will my at&t sevice work since it would be a different baseband
can you link me the latest twrp recovery for the at&t htc m8 so i can flash once i unlock the boatloader
xCellHD said:
can you link me the latest twrp recovery for the at&t htc m8 so i can flash once i unlock the boatloader
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https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
the latest twrp 2.8.6.0 should work with my at&t m8 ?
xCellHD said:
so heres the thing again sorry for the manny questions i am just making sure if i do this everything will work so heres the thing the rom i linked if i were to flash it will my at&t sevice work since it would be a different baseband
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The baseband isn't determined by the ROM, its determined by flashing a different baseband/radio (which requires s-off).
There are some folks that have had issues on AT&T's LTE network using some custom ROMs. Namely, not receiving or sending voice calls while on LTE. But this seems somewhat random, and not the ROMs fault per se; but probably changes that AT&T is making to their network. The most you can do is flash the Skydragon ROM, and if you have problems, try another ROM or revert to stock.
Make a backup of your stock ROM with TWRP before you flash anything, to be sure you have something to revert to if you have problems. This is good general advice before you flash any custom ROMs, root mods, etc.
I'm using the ROM your linked (Skydragon Sense 7) on AT&T, and it works fine for me.