Do you currently have a bootloader that is S-OFF (thanks to LazyPanda/DirtyRacun)?
Do you need to take your phone into Sprint for repairs, and want to set it to S-ON again?
This guide will show you EXACTLY how to go from S-OFF to S-ON again. Not only that,
but it will be like you just got your phone brand new from Sprint again, ***LOCKED*** and S-ON.
This sure looks like a lot of steps, but it's not really. I've just detailed everything out
so there is no confusion.
This process wipes your phone completely including internal storage (internal sdcard).
It does NOT wipe your external sdcard (the one you physically put in the device).
Requirements
Download one of the following bullet points:
1.13.651.1 RUU - MIRROR (Windows ONLY) - af533d16d6131c7bbd4ef281441cc096
PJ75IMG.zip (External Sdcard Required) - a429f8150560433c264887e3d85ba368
And also download the RegawMOD S-ON Writer Utility (Windows ONLY - SOURCE) - 05d6800bd66f7a9150f64fd203230ccf
Steps
This guide assumes that you have either the HTC drivers from my rooter
or LazyPanda S-OFF installed (since you used them to gain S-OFF/root).
Charge you battery to above 50% (preferably fully charged)
Make sure your phone is connected to the computer and make sure Settings > Developer options > USB debugging is checked on your device.
If you would like to skip making a nandroid backup, skip now to Step #10 if you downloaded the RUU, or Step #11 for the PJ75IMG.zip
Reboot to recovery. If you don't know how to do that, download my RegawMOD Rebooter and use that.
Press "Mount" and make sure the following are checked on
Unmount Cache
Unmount SDCard
Unmount Internal
Using external SDCard (this is vital, because the following process wipes your internal sdcard)
Press the back button to get to the main menu.
Press "Backup" and swipe the slider to the right to begin your nandroid backup.
Once complete, press "Back" to go to the main menu.
Press "Reboot" then "System" to reboot back into Android.
If you'd like to backup the nandroid to your computer, do that now by mounting your sdcard to your computer and copying it over.
If you downloaded the PJ75IMG.zip instead of the RUU, skip to Step #11 NOW
Now it's time to run the RUU on your computer. Double click on the exe to run. The following tells you what to do on each screen of the RUU
Check the box next to "I understand the caution indicated above and have reviewed the ReadMe." then click "Next"
Check the box next to "I have completed the steps indicated above" then click "Next"
Click "Update"
Click "Next"
Click "Next". The RUU will begin to update your phone
This process will take ~10 minutes and sometimes up to 20. Be patient!
Click "Finish" when it completes. Once complete, your phone will begin to boot into Android.
Now skip to Step #17
Copy the PJ75IMG.zip you downloaded onto your external SDCard. You can either:
Select Disk Drive mode instead of Charge Only from your device's drop down menu. Then select Charge Only again once it's done copying.
Remove your sdcard and put it in a card reader in your computer (put it back in the phone after)
(Advanced) Run the command 'adb push PJ75IMG.zip /sdcard/ext_sd/'
Power your device completely off. (We are preparing to boot into the bootloader)
Hold Volume-Down and Power until it boots into the bootloader.
This make take a few tries to get into the bootloader, it's finiky.
The 3 button LED's will flash a few times, this is normal.
The "Enable Fastboot" option in Settings > Power has nothing to do with booting into the bootloader (even though many think it does)
The PJ75IMG.zip will automatically start being read. This takes a LONG time (up to 20 minutes depending on sdcard speed).
When it asks you if you want to flash, press Volume-Up to accept. This will also take up to 20 minutes to flash.
Your device may reboot a few times as well, this is normal. The only downside is that it has to reload the PJ75IMG.zip again. Again, normal.
When it's completely finished flashing and prompts you, press the Power button to reboot the device.
Once it's fully booted, skip all of the setup details by pressing "Next"/"Skip" and enable USB Debugging (See Step #2).
You can sign in to things if you want, just for time sake I say to skip it here.
Go into Settings > Developer options and check USB debugging (make sure it's on)
Now it's time to run the RegawMOD S-ON Writer Utility you downloaded to your computer earlier
After double clicking the exe, you will be asked if you want to run the utility. Type either y or Y and hit enter to accept.
It will run automatically and tell you what it's doing along the way.
If there are any errors, it will tell you as well.
You may get an extra reboot after it writes S-ON, it's normal.
You may get the Hands-Free-Activation pop up as well, that's normal as well.
If the RegawMOD S-ON Writer Utility runs all the way through without errors, you are now fully stock! Congrats!
You now have S-ON and ***LOCKED*** on your bootloader and there is no way to prove that it wasn't!
Post any questions here, or join me in #RegawMOD on irc.freenode.net - WEBCHAT
Consider donating to me to support my work. It is much appreciated and respected by myself.
If not, please hit the "Thanks" button on this post! That also helps me out. OR you can do a tasteful combination of both
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Awesome. Thanks for this, I have no doubt people will find it highly useful (though I hope I never need to use it!)
Just to let everyone know, I tested this whole process 6 times (including lazypanda s-off again). Trust me, this guide took a LONG time to write up correctly. Let me know if there are any huge mistakes, it's 5am here and I stayed up all night getting this ready for everyone and I'm pretty tired.
anYONE gUIDE hUH? Man your like the KING with kinds it seems? Some one will def find this useful. WIth they would set these as Sticky's. Hate to see this get lost in the Board. Good stuff man!!
Great job regaw! This is the last piece of the puzzle.
We'll get it stickied over at AF.
@Everyone: Throw this man a fist full of dollars please. Let's give back what he's put in!
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Granite1 said:
Great job regaw! This is the last piece of the puzzle
@Everyone: Throw this man a fist full of dollars please. Let's give back what he's put in!
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^^^^^^^^^^THIS^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Any very detail guide like this to get S-off from stock ROM that has been rooted?
Do you need to relock the bootloader before running the RUU?
I wish I had extra cash laying around so I could donate but I really appreciate this. Unfortunately, I already need it; I cracked my screen =(
SPreston2001 said:
Do you need to relock the bootloader before running the RUU?
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You cannot run an RUU unless you have relocked your bootloader.
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Also, to the OP, your have your links backwards, the link to the RUU is actually for the PJ75IMG and the link to the PJ75IMG is actually for the RUU
Whoa you are fast!
I was going to say the same thing about the links..
DNarsingh said:
You cannot run an RUU unless you have relocked your bootloader.
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So just to be sure...if we are using the modded HBOOT 1.12.1111 do we need to revert to 1.12.0000 first before relocking?
-Apollo- said:
So just to be sure...if we are using the modded HBOOT 1.12.1111 do we need to revert to 1.12.0000 first before relocking?
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Running the RUU reverts you to the stock HBOOT, which you cannot do without relocking your bootloader first.
DNarsingh said:
Running the RUU reverts you to the stock HBOOT, which you cannot do without relocking your bootloader first.
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Ok, thanks! Just wanted to be sure there were no ill-effects from locking on modded version.
If you try to re-lock the bootloader BEFORE flashing back to a stock hboot you will PERMANENTLY brick your phone. Just do everything in the order the OP has it. I relocked following this post exactly and it worked just fine.
xhaui said:
If you try to re-lock the bootloader BEFORE flashing back to a stock hboot you will PERMANENTLY brick your phone. Just do everything in the order the OP has it. I relocked following this post exactly and it worked just fine.
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I was under the impression that an RUU could not be ran unless your bootloader was locked. That's how it was was my HTC Jetstream and I believe I have read that within these forums a few times as well. Please correct me if I am wrong though.
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DNarsingh said:
I was under the impression that an RUU could not be ran unless your bootloader was locked. That's how it was was my HTC Jetstream and I believe I have read that within these forums a few times as well. Please correct me if I am wrong though.
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EDIT: Actually, never mind. You are right, I guess that since LazyPanda changes it to just ---LazyPanda--- instead of ***Locked***, you wouldn't need to relock before running the RUU since it technically isn't considered unlocked anymore.
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We love you Duce....thanks brotha!!.How ya been
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xhaui said:
I wish I had extra cash laying around so I could donate but I really appreciate this. Unfortunately, I already need it; I cracked my screen =(
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OMG come hand LOL. Really? Man i feel bad for ya. Hasnt been a good week for ya huh? im right there with ya pal!!>.
DNarsingh said:
I was under the impression that an RUU could not be ran unless your bootloader was locked. That's how it was was my HTC Jetstream and I believe I have read that within these forums a few times as well. Please correct me if I am wrong though.
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Thats what I always thought. Anyway we can get some clarification on this? I tried to run the ruu before relocking the bootloader and it gave me a error message. I cracked my screen and needed to take my phone back to Best Buy but just decided to flash the stock rooted rom after it gave me the error message.
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Background
I had already unlocked my phone using the HTCdev site.
I downloaded and installed clockwork recovery v5.8.1.4 using rom manager.
Issue
I can get to recovery but once there anything that I select gives me a black screen with the clockwork recovery icon in the middle. even if I have a zip file in my sdcard it won't read it.
I can't access my backups, I can't flash any image. everything was wiped. if I try to boot, I get the white screen that says HTC, and then a black screen.
If anyone could help me with this I would be very appreciative
Attempts at solving the problem
I read that there was an issue with clockwork before posting here and I tried to install Amon Ra's recovery. I tried the latest version 3.14 but when I try to fast boot it, I get the message "main version is older! Update Fail!"
Does your phone have the OTA? I'm on mainver 2.x and just flashed Amon Ra v3.14 with no problem. Fastboot doesn't usually care about mainver anyway.
You can try using the new Awesome Recovery Tool that con247n made but I think you have to flash Amon Ra in fastboot:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1497984
What mainver are you on? Find out with this command:
fastboot getvar all
If you are coming from ICS to GB then you need to flash a GB kernel.
I just reread your post and you said everything was wiped. You can try using testdisk to get that stuff back so you can use one of your nands. Here's a post I just made about that:
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I made a post upthread about testdisk. It's free and should get your files back. I pm'd info to the person who posted their external was wiped and they thanked me then thanked me agian a couple days later so I assume it worked for them, which means the wipe must just delete and not reformat.
http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
I got all my nands and TiBUs off my external that stopped being read by phone or computer. I have gotten all my data, even that which had been deleted, off drives that every computer said needed to be initialized. Does what people charge thousands of dollars for.
You may have to pull the cards out and mount them on the pc, I can't remember if I tried to use testdisk while they were in the phone but I think I did and it didn't find them.
It will look like it's not going to work on the card but it does. After you select the drive and it comes up with the partition table list, select [None].
Then select [Analyse]
Can't recall exactly what happened next, I think it mentioned errors with the partition etc... but it listed the correct size of the card as if it were empty so I proceeded and then bam, it listed all my files. Copied them all off no problem.
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Wenu wer in clockwork & saw logo didu hit power button to bring menu up?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459347
Mainver info here might help, also in dev/stickies there's threads on everything from recovery s to Mainver, hope it helps
Edit : sorry didn't see others post.
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I did not install the OTA update, I am only able to get to the HBOOT screen which is HBOOT-2.10.0000.
I have a backup that I made before the running clockwork, I had that saved to my SDcard, I am not too attached to it and would want to just flash a new rom, I had gingerbread and was trying to go to ICS
Rom-Addict said:
Wenu wer in clockwork & saw logo didu hit power button to bring menu up?
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When I was in clockwork I hit the power button to get to the menu items, I would press the volume up and down to navigate. when I select the update from zip, i get the icon, and nothing else. If i press the power button it brings me back to the menu i was at prior but no option takes me further than a black screen with the icon.
ParanoidAndr0id said:
I did not install the OTA update, I am only able to get to the HBOOT screen which is HBOOT-2.10.0000.
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I edited my post above since I didn't see the responses, there's info there about getting your nands off your external card.
So you must be on 1.x then. You can download and run the RUU for mainver 1.x, then accept the OTA and you'll be stock and updated. Then you can retry flashing Amon Ra and reroot.
You have to relock first:
fastboot oem lock
I am going to do that right now.
I tried downloading "The Root Thread: Currently Unlocked Bootloader, S-ON and Perm Root" but the links are dead.
I've been trying to download the one for my version and filefactory is too busy. I was just looking for an alternate download location and saw this one for v1.x:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19878282&postcount=29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20233270&postcount=30
They also made it as a zip you can flash in hboot if you prefer. Pretty sure the one you need is 1.02.605.6
Here's the filefactory link just in case:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/c2e320ee1d5c7886/
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I've been trying to download the one for my version and filefactory is too busy. I was just looking for an alternate download location and saw this one for v1.x:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19878282&postcount=29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20233270&postcount=30
They also made it as a zip you can flash in hboot if you prefer. Pretty sure the one you need is 1.02.605.6
Here's the filefactory link just in case:
http://www.filefactory.com/f/c2e320ee1d5c7886/
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Thanks for the links, I tried the dropbox links and they are all 404ing is there. I haven't tried the filefacotry ones since I have no clue how to install them.
i did find this http://berz.me/other/vigor/
This one is still working!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20951603&postcount=43
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Also... I know you can't use an RUU that has an older mainver than the one you have but I'm not sure about going to a newer mainver RUU. It seems that the link I just posted is working so that's the safest route, but if you can use the newer RUU then here is a working link for that, I just downloaded it myself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22045045&postcount=58
Maybe if someone else reads this and knows if it's okay to use the 2.x version on your 1.x phone they can chime in. But you might want to grab it while you can in any case for future use.
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ParanoidAndr0id said:
Thanks for the links, I tried the dropbox links and they are all 404ing is there. I haven't tried the filefacotry ones since I have no clue how to install them.
i did find this http://berz.me/other/vigor/
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That looks like it's what you need. You'd just need to rename the file before you flash it.
The ones that are not PHzips but are .exe files you just run on your computer by double clicking on them.
Cwm uses the home button to select, not power
Okay, I got an answer in the RUU thread that you can use the 2.x RUU and that will bring you up to date. So if you haven't already run the 1.x version and gotten the OTA you can just run the one from this link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22045045&postcount=58
You just need to relock the phone, have the phone in hboot and double click the file you download on your computer. Then you should be on hboot 2.11 I think it is and have new radios and a few other goodies.
Then you can move on to flashing Amon Ra, installing su in the developer menu of that and you'll be stock rooted with the update.
I hope that the PH98img works. I've been fighting the exact same issue all day. RUU would let me get close to then end, but then I would get a security error 155 before it flopped.
Does anyone know if the battery will still be able to charge when the phone is in this state? If not, I may not have enough battery to install the PH98IMG.
feralicious said:
I edited my post above since I didn't see the responses, there's info there about getting your nands off your external card.
So you must be on 1.x then. You can download and run the RUU for mainver 1.x, then accept the OTA and you'll be stock and updated. Then you can retry flashing Amon Ra and reroot.
You have to relock first:
fastboot oem lock
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Any suggestions for "fastboot oem lock" not working? Mine just goes to "waiting for device".
Without the lock, the RUU still gives the 155 security error before failing.
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Cwm uses the home button to select, not power
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this information was extremely useful.
wisenber said:
Any suggestions for "fastboot oem lock" not working? Mine just goes to "waiting for device".
Without the lock, the RUU still gives the 155 security error before failing.
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Is the phone showing "fastboot USB"?
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Is the phone showing "fastboot USB"?
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Ding! Ding! You got it! Thanks!
After relocking the Rezound, the RUU still would not load.
I was able to amonra recovery.img and finally get into clockwork recovery. Since my mainver was newer than the RUU, I had to move ahead to ICS...which is looking pretty good so far.
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Ding! Ding! You got it! Thanks!
After relocking the Rezound, the RUU still would not load.
I was able to amonra recovery.img and finally get into clockwork recovery. Since my mainver was newer than the RUU, I had to move ahead to ICS...which is looking pretty good so far.
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Fyi... there are work arounds to the mainver issue in case you want to go back to a GB ROM. There's a new tool by con247 called Awesome Recovery Tool that will help with that. You can find it in the dev section.
Hey guys, I'm getting ready to root my Dinc 4G and I have a few questions before I do it. New to this so please bear with me.
Do I remove my sd card when I root? I know it wipes the phone and since my backups are stored on the removable card do I need to worry they'll accidentally be wiped too?
If I use Hasoon's toolkit to root, will I be able to later choose to go s-off? My computer is running Win XP since I primarily use my tablet and have never needed to upgrade to a non dinosaur computer so I can't use Racun's s-off method as it says it requires Win7. If I do eventually upgrade my computer, will I be able to achieve the higher level of control over my phone?
I hope these aren't stupid questions. Thanks for your help!
you cant use hasoons aio toolkit it doesnt work with the newest ota. back up your sd card bc it could be wiped. so copy and paste all your files to your laptop.
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if you dont have access to win7 download ubuntu (linux) and use the dirty racun through that. its really easy to use/set up and if you have any questions about dr head over to unlimiteds support channel theyre really nice.
Just as reference for you I did the dirty racun method twice without any issues on Windows xp but you need to make your own decision on if you want to attempt it I'm not advising just giving you my experience.
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Thanks for the info, guys! So I guess my next question is this, because I'm new to rooting and extended control of my phone, I'm not looking to do anything crazy, just remove bloatware, run better backup apps, and maybe flash a new ROM (probably Viper). I'm learning as I go, but would you guys recommend s-off for me considering I'm not looking to go nuts with changes to my phone. I'm nervous about bricking my phone because I went too fast so I'll slowly make changes as I understand more and more. Is this making any sense? Can anyone point me to a thread that explains the post root processes a little more newb-friendly like? I guess I was counting on using the toolkit to do most of it...
http://unlimited.io/ all the info you need is there. also look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986346 bc you need the cid to temp root. you'll also need drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089508
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you'll need to set up adb as well (i think) it says windows 7 but should be the same for windows xp http://droidlessons.com/how-to-install-adb-on-a-windows-7-pc/
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http://unlimited.io/ all the info you need is there. also look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986346 bc you need the cid to temp root. you'll also need drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089508
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you'll need to set up adb as well (i think) it says windows 7 but should be the same for windows xp http://droidlessons.com/how-to-install-adb-on-a-windows-7-pc/
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if he is going to just s-off he doesn't need to do the fakecid stuff, because he has to relock to run the dirty racun
right but he'll still need the temp root idk of any other way to get shell root besides fakecid
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right but he'll still need the temp root idk of any other way to get shell root besides fakecid
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ok i see what you mean, i'll be ok as soon as the wind hits me, lol
Spider96 said:
Thanks for the info, guys! So I guess my next question is this, because I'm new to rooting and extended control of my phone, I'm not looking to do anything crazy, just remove bloatware, run better backup apps, and maybe flash a new ROM (probably Viper). I'm learning as I go, but would you guys recommend s-off for me considering I'm not looking to go nuts with changes to my phone. I'm nervous about bricking my phone because I went too fast so I'll slowly make changes as I understand more and more. Is this making any sense? Can anyone point me to a thread that explains the post root processes a little more newb-friendly like? I guess I was counting on using the toolkit to do most of it...
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Using the FakeCID method, you're less likely to brick your phone, but you will void your warranty as you must sign up on HTC Dev, and provide your serial number (it's in the token).
Using s-off, you don't need to use HTC Dev at all and you gain much more control over your phone and can do bad things if you aren't careful...
That said, both methods are proven and both work well. I suggest to go directly with s-off and do your homework before flashing anything. (i.e. make sure it's for this phone and make sure its something trusted and always check the md5.
Good luck with whichever you choose. This is a very good community, so if you get stuck, there is usually someone to help.
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Using the FakeCID method, you're less likely to brick your phone, but you will void your warranty as you must sign up on HTC Dev, and provide your serial number (it's in the token).
Using s-off, you don't need to use HTC Dev at all and you gain much more control over your phone and can do bad things if you aren't careful...
That said, both methods are proven and both work well. I suggest to go directly with s-off and do your homework before flashing anything. (i.e. make sure it's for this phone and make sure its something trusted and always check the md5.
Good luck with whichever you choose. This is a very good community, so if you get stuck, there is usually someone to help.
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I'm still a little confused about how I proceed after attaining s-off. Do I download superuser.zip from somewhere and flash it to attain root access? I'm going to attempt s-off tomorrow using winXP as it appears to work for others. What do I do onceim successful...IF I'm successful...
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http://unlimited.io/ all the info you need is there. also look here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1986346 bc you need the cid to temp root. you'll also need drivers http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2089508
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you'll need to set up adb as well (i think) it says windows 7 but should be the same for windows xp http://droidlessons.com/how-to-install-adb-on-a-windows-7-pc/
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I just want to amend this slightly. This version of the script has an option for just putting your phone into temp-root mode. This corresponds to step 12 of the unlimited.io instructions for DirtyRacun.
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I'm still a little confused about how I proceed after attaining s-off. Do I download superuser.zip from somewhere and flash it to attain root access? I'm going to attempt s-off tomorrow using winXP as it appears to work for others. What do I do onceim successful...IF I'm successful...
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If you just want to start with having root on the stock ROM, then yes, you can flash a superuser package. There are two steps after S-OFF:
1. Install a recovery (either TWRP or CWM)
2. Flash a superuser package (either SuperSU [CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip] or SuperUser [Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip])
+1 to what md said, or just install a recovery and then viper as it already has superuser
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I just want to amend this slightly. This version of the script has an option for just putting your phone into temp-root mode. This corresponds to step 12 of the unlimited.io instructions for DirtyRacun.
If you just want to start with having root on the stock ROM, then yes, you can flash a superuser package. There are two steps after S-OFF:
1. Install a recovery (either TWRP or CWM)
2. Flash a superuser package (either SuperSU [CWM-SuperSU-v0.99.zip] or SuperUser [Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip])
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The second part of your response is understood, but could you help me out a bit with the first part? i downloaded the file from the link, where do i go from there? I understand it has to do with the temproot process but does it do it automatically or will I still have to type the scripts? Thanks, you've been very helpful so far. I'm used to car forums (an area where I'm often the expert), where people are far less friendly and even less eager to help one another...it's a nice change.
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The second part of your response is understood, but could you help me out a bit with the first part? i downloaded the file from the link, where do i go from there? I understand it has to do with the temproot process but does it do it automatically or will I still have to type the scripts? Thanks, you've been very helpful so far. I'm used to car forums (an area where I'm often the expert), where people are far less friendly and even less eager to help one another...it's a nice change.
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When you reach step 12 of the unlimited.io process, extract Inc4GUnlockV5.zip to a new folder and open RunMe.bat. This starts the script. When you choose option 6 from the script, it will perform all of the necessary commands for you. Just follow the instructions that appear in the command window.
By the way, in order to use any of these S-OFF or unlock procedures, your phone must be on the latest update. Check by going to Settings > About > Software Information, and make sure you have Android Version 4.04 and HTC Sense Version 4.1.
Could someone explain step #8 in Unlimited.IO's DirtyRacun instructions? It says to RUU my device while in fastboot. My understanding is that I place my device in fastboot by powering down and then holding up or down volume (please clarify) and the power button. Do I simply connect my device via USB cable? Do I have to enable USB debugging? I ask because it mentions the debugging mode a few steps later. Once the devicem is in fastboot, do I simply run the ruu.zip on my desktop? What file from the zip do I use? I downloaded the zip and placed it in the file where i unzipped the DirtyRacun zip file. The rest of the process seems pretty straight forward but i am new to this so as much detail as possible is appreciated...basically, I need a step by step lol. Thanks.
Put the ruu on the root of your sd card you don't need a computer but when you flash the ruu your phone will be completely reset
Spider96 said:
Could someone explain step #8 in Unlimited.IO's DirtyRacun instructions? It says to RUU my device while in fastboot. My understanding is that I place my device in fastboot by powering down and then holding up or down volume (please clarify) and the power button. Do I simply connect my device via USB cable? Do I have to enable USB debugging? I ask because it mentions the debugging mode a few steps later. Once the devicem is in fastboot, do I simply run the ruu.zip on my desktop? What file from the zip do I use? I downloaded the zip and placed it in the file where i unzipped the DirtyRacun zip file. The rest of the process seems pretty straight forward but i am new to this so as much detail as possible is appreciated...basically, I need a step by step lol. Thanks.
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You don't need USB debugging turned on until after running the RUU, as your phone will be factory reset during this process and you'll have to turn it on again anyway. I suggest running the RUU.EXE from your desktop with the phone attached, but you can do it either way.
IIRC, you don't need to be in fastboot to run the RUU.EXE method. As long as your windows drivers are working properly, you just need the phone connected.
However, later on when you do need fastboot, here's two ways to get there:
To get into fastboot with just the phone:
Make sure phone completely off (battery pull will really make sure)
Press and hold down the VOL DOWN button
While holding the Vol Down button, press and hold the power button until you feel the phone vibrate a moment then release the power button. Keep holding the Vol Down button a bit longer
The white HTC screen should appear, then the fastboot screen.
Another way to get into fastboot is to have your phone connected to the PC and use adb:
Open CMD window
Connect phone via USB cable
type: adb reboot-bootloader
Once you are there, you can plug in the USB cord connected to your computer. The "FASTBOOT" should change to say "FASTBOOT USB"
I followed all the steps and it said s-off was completed successfully, but now my phone has rebooted and there is not unlock ring or apps on my homescreen...i can swipe down to reveal the dropdown menu but other than that nothing...what did i do wrong?
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I followed all the steps and it said s-off was completed successfully, but now my phone has rebooted and there is not unlock ring or apps on my homescreen...i can swipe down to reveal the dropdown menu but other than that nothing...what did i do wrong?
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your either still in emulator mode or temp root. did you type the command to exit emulator mode
i did. should i try doing it again?
Hello,
My amaze 4g is currently running GB with the bullet proof custom rom i found here a couple years ago.
The boot loader is unlocked, and it is S-ON.
I wanted to try and update my phone to an ICS rom such as NRGZ28's energy Rom found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362759.
First attempt, I factory reset the phone, cleared cache and cleared dalvik cache and flashed the rom. I chose the option to install it using the stock HTC kernel. The installation went smooth without errors until the final reboot to finalize the installation. The phone gets stuck in the white screen with the green htc logo on it. I recover using Clock Work Mod and everything is back to the old GB setting.
I assume it is because i have an outdated kernel so I go to NRGZ28's thread and download the stock kernel he has posted there. I flashed the kernel using Flash Image GUI apk. This is where the problem happens. After flashing the kernel, the phone is stuck on infinite loop at the above mentioned htc screen.
I flash the energy rom with the newly flashed stock kernel and the phone finally gets past the htc logo screen, but freezes shortly after during the blue animated splash screen and proceeds to repeat this. I can get into boot loader just fine, but am unable to get my phone working again even after a Clock work mod recovery.
please help!!
There is a special process you have to follow when going from GB to ICS, you can't just flash the latest kernel and expect it to work with ICS.
I would do a full wipe/factory reset, then follow the instructions here to upgrade to ICS stock, then you can install whatever ICS ROM you want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26865752&postcount=27
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Here is another, possibly more helpful link. It gives step by step instructions, make sure to follow the ones for S=On users (assuming you are S=On).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25215207&postcount=2
I see. Thank you. I will try that right now. I will post an update soon.
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There is a special process you have to follow when going from GB to ICS, you can't just flash the latest kernel and expect it to work with ICS.
I would do a full wipe/factory reset, then follow the instructions here to upgrade to ICS stock, then you can install whatever ICS ROM you want:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26865752&postcount=27
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Here is another, possibly more helpful link. It gives step by step instructions, make sure to follow the ones for S=On users (assuming you are S=On).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=25215207&postcount=2
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Alright now I'm having a completely unrelated trouble trying to re-lock my bootloader. Yes, I am S-on. I've tried to factory reset but the phone still ends up looping on the htc logo screen. I type in "fastboot oem lock" on sdk but it just hangs at "waiting for device".
DougieJK said:
Alright now I'm having a completely unrelated trouble trying to re-lock my bootloader. Yes, I am S-on. I've tried to factory reset but the phone still ends up looping on the htc logo screen. I type in "fastboot oem lock" on sdk but it just hangs at "waiting for device".
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Are you able to get into the bootloader, fastboot, or recovery? I'm unsure of which HTC screen you are talking about, if it is the one before trying to boot into Android then I would just ignore it for now. If you're having trouble relocking the bootloader, you might try this toolkit, which includes a tool to relock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493905
All this stuff can probably be found in the HTC Amaze Bible, which you should probably familiarize yourself with before messing around and potentially bricking your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679486
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Are you able to get into the bootloader, fastboot, or recovery? I'm unsure of which HTC screen you are talking about, if it is the one before trying to boot into Android then I would just ignore it for now. If you're having trouble relocking the bootloader, you might try this toolkit, which includes a tool to relock the bootloader: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1493905
All this stuff can probably be found in the HTC Amaze Bible, which you should probably familiarize yourself with before messing around and potentially bricking your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1679486
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Yes, it is the screen right before it boots onto your phone's lock screen or main screen. Yes, I can get into the bootloader, fastboot, and the recovery without any problems.
DougieJK said:
Yes, it is the screen right before it boots onto your phone's lock screen or main screen. Yes, I can get into the bootloader, fastboot, and the recovery without any problems.
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If you can get into the bootloader, fastboot, and recovery, then you should be able to continue the steps and get it working again. Try the Toolkit method of relocking bootloader and continue upgrade to ICS.
o_jake said:
If you can get into the bootloader, fastboot, and recovery, then you should be able to continue the steps and get it working again. Try the Toolkit method of relocking bootloader and continue upgrade to ICS.
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The all-in-one toolkit is not recognizing my device. Not sure if it's a problem with windows or the toolkit.
Also, it seems the toolkit only works if you are able to actually get to your phone's home screen, which I am unable to do.
So frustrating.....
DougieJK said:
The all-in-one toolkit is not recognizing my device. Not sure if it's a problem with windows or the toolkit.
Also, it seems the toolkit only works if you are able to actually get to your phone's home screen, which I am unable to do.
So frustrating.....
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Here are some more instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575550&highlight=relock+bootloader
It seems as though the problem is with ADB communicating with your phone. Type in "ADB devices" to see if it is detecting your phone.
Also make sure the file "fastboot.exe" is in the same folder as your ADB file that your command prompt is using.
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Also are you in bootloader or fastboot when you are trying to do this? I believe you should be in fastboot.
To enter fastboot: Boot into bootloader (hold power and volume down button), scroll down to fastboot, hit the power button.
Now try executing the fastboot command using adb. (remember to make sure fastboot.exe is in same folder as adb)
Alright, so I got it relocked by hooking it up to an old tower. It seems it was an issue with windows not recognizing my phone for some reason.
NOW, there's a new problem. On the bootloader menu, on the top it says "RELOCKED". I choose the recovery option, and it immediately takes me back to the bootloader menu displaying a "Security Warning" message under "RELOCKED".
I am going to cry.:crying:
DougieJK said:
Alright, so I got it relocked by hooking it up to an old tower. It seems it was an issue with windows not recognizing my phone for some reason.
NOW, there's a new problem. On the bootloader menu, on the top it says "RELOCKED". I choose the recovery option, and it immediately takes me back to the bootloader menu displaying a "Security Warning" message under "RELOCKED".
I am going to cry.:crying:
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This is good... I think. You can now move on to the next step in these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575550&highlight=relock+bootloader
You have to rename the RUU to what is says in that link, place it on an external SD card, then reboot into bootloader. Then it should automatically install the update (there might be a prompt, just hit yes).
o_jake said:
This is good... I think. You can now move on to the next step in these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1575550&highlight=relock+bootloader
You have to rename the RUU to what is says in that link, place it on an external SD card, then reboot into bootloader. Then it should automatically install the update (there might be a prompt, just hit yes).
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Yes!!! I finally got it to work! Oh my god thank you so much. Thanks for being so patient with me. I dont know what more i can do do express my gratitude. It just felt amazing to see everything working and falling into place after hours and hours of hopelessness.
So from here on, I assume I just get back onto the boot loader menu, Unlock the boot loader again, then flash the rom I want.
Thank you again.
DougieJK said:
Yes!!! I finally got it to work! Oh my god thank you so much. Thanks for being so patient with me. I dont know what more i can do do express my gratitude. It just felt amazing to see everything working and falling into place after hours and hours of hopelessness.
So from here on, I assume I just get back onto the boot loader menu, Unlock the boot loader again, then flash the rom I want.
Thank you again.
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You can flash any *ICS* ROM you want. There's another process if you want to go back to GB (though I'm not sure why you would want to).
You should be able to use the Toolkit to unlock the bootloader again, and I would recommend flashing the 4ext recovery while you're at it. From there you should be good!
o_jake said:
You can flash any *ICS* ROM you want. There's another process if you want to go back to GB (though I'm not sure why you would want to).
You should be able to use the Toolkit to unlock the bootloader again, and I would recommend flashing the 4ext recovery while you're at it. From there you should be good!
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is the 4ext recovery preferred over Clockwork?
DougieJK said:
Alright, so I got it relocked by hooking it up to an old tower. It seems it was an issue with windows not recognizing my phone for some reason.
NOW, there's a new problem. On the bootloader menu, on the top it says "RELOCKED". I choose the recovery option, and it immediately takes me back to the bootloader menu displaying a "Security Warning" message under "RELOCKED".
I am going to cry.:crying:
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Thats fine now since you are locked you can download the ruu file pertaining to your phone/carrier and put it in the root of your external sd card and boot into the bootloader and it will automatically detect the ruu and start updating. however you must rename the ruu appropriately (depending on which carrier your phone is) for T-Mobile you rename the ruu file ph85img and it detects it automatically. Good luck
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using xda app-developers app
DougieJK said:
is the 4ext recovery preferred over Clockwork?
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Yeah. You might like it better too.
hatlesssandman said:
Thats fine now since you are locked you can download the ruu file pertaining to your phone/carrier and put it in the root of your external sd card and boot into the bootloader and it will automatically detect the ruu and start updating. however you must rename the ruu appropriately (depending on which carrier your phone is) for T-Mobile you rename the ruu file ph85img and it detects it automatically. Good luck
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Yep I was just overreacting. After I renamed the ruu file, everything fell into place and my phone is now functioning with ICS.
So apparently, my phone isn't rooted anymore? is this normal?
Flashed 4ext using the all-in-one tool kit. Nothing happened. Can't run any apps that require root. I'm confused.
Yeah, that's totally normal after flashing an RUU and relocking the bootloader. Just re-root, here's a really easy tool for it: http://theunlockr.com/2012/05/01/how-to-root-htc-amaze-4g/
o_jake said:
Yeah, that's totally normal after flashing an RUU and relocking the bootloader. Just re-root, here's a really easy tool for it: http://theunlockr.com/2012/05/01/how-to-root-htc-amaze-4g/
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That tool doesn't work for some reason, even though its the tool I used when I first rooted my phone. I just went and did the fastboot flash unlock_code.bin to unlock my phone again.
But for some reason, I can't get 4ext to flash... I went through the steps in the link you provided but my phone doesn't show the app nor am i able to access it through the recovery option from the boot loader menu.
So i bought this HTC EVO 4G LTE off ebay, well it has a huge problem that the seller did not tell me about. It has somehing called TWRP installed and I cannot do anything with this phone.
I cannot get past this screen weird twrp screen thingy. i would post a picture but I can't. it's grey and has a bunch of options. it's like a main menu
I have tried to figure this out and to be honest i have no idea what i'm even doing
Also from what i've seen seeing this stuff helps as well
This pops up when I hard reboot the phone
moonshine s-off
jewelpvt ship s-off rl
cid-spcs_001
hboot-2.09.4444
radio-1.12.11.1210
opendsp-v31.1.0.45.0815
emmc-boot
Oct 18 2012, 15:46:20
You're rooted. Run RUU tool to unroot and go back to complete stock. TWRP is the recovery menu and the gateway to flashing new roms and kernels etc.
Sent from my EVO
numel007 said:
You're rooted. Run RUU tool to unroot and go back to complete stock. TWRP is the recovery menu and the gateway to flashing new roms and kernels etc.
Sent from my EVO
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How do I run RUU where can I download it. I honestly have no idea how to do anything with phones.
Lieval said:
How do I run RUU where can I download it. I honestly have no idea how to do anything with phones.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2197909
Go here and read through the instructions. I'm here if you have further questions.
Sent from my EVO
numel007 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2197909
Go here and read through the instructions. I'm here if you have further questions.
Sent from my EVO
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Okay so i downloaded and unzipped, The instructions on the thread are very vague
So I think i need to use a backdoor or something cause I can't get my phone to boot into android
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Q: But what if I can't get into Android?? Surely there is something I can do!?
A: Yes, I designed a "backdoor" to allow you into VipeRUU. However, BE CAREFUL! This skips important checks that VipeRUU does when it start (most importantly, if your phone really is an EVO 4G LTE!) but it will allow you to do this procedure from the bootloader. All you have to do is create a text file in the "files" folder called "bypass.txt" and then start the program. You'll be alerted with a few warnings when doing this.
Also do I need to have the phone plugged into the computer or something. I am so sorry but I am very lost
Lieval said:
Okay so i downloaded and unzipped, The instructions on the thread are very vague
So I think i need to use a backdoor or something cause I can't get my phone to boot into android
Quote:
Q: But what if I can't get into Android?? Surely there is something I can do!?
A: Yes, I designed a "backdoor" to allow you into VipeRUU. However, BE CAREFUL! This skips important checks that VipeRUU does when it start (most importantly, if your phone really is an EVO 4G LTE!) but it will allow you to do this procedure from the bootloader. All you have to do is create a text file in the "files" folder called "bypass.txt" and then start the program. You'll be alerted with a few warnings when doing this.
Also do I need to have the phone plugged into the computer or something. I am so sorry but I am very lost
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I've never done this process myself, but I'll do my best to help you.
First: reboot into your bootloader, Hold down power key with volume down key until it reboots into the screen where you listed all that information. It should have a white bacground.
Second: Naviagte to fastboot and hit the pwoerkey
Third: Connect computer to phone with usb
Fourth: create a blank bypass.txt file and place into the file named "file" from the zip you downloaded.
Fifth: Run ViperRUU and select whichever option you need.
numel007 said:
I've never done this process myself, but I'll do my best to help you.
First: reboot into your bootloader, Hold down power key with volume down key until it reboots into the screen where you listed all that information. It should have a white bacground.
Second: Naviagte to fastboot and hit the pwoerkey
Third: Connect computer to phone with usb
Fourth: create a blank bypass.txt file and place into the file named "file" from the zip you downloaded.
Fifth: Run ViperRUU and select whichever option you need.
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Okay i did all of that and it's saying my device wasn't detected
When I click fastboot it gives me 4 other options
Bootloader
Reboot
Reboot Bootloader
powerdown
Lieval said:
Okay i did all of that and it's saying my device wasn't detected
When I click fastboot it gives me 4 other options
Bootloader
Reboot
Reboot Bootloader
powerdown
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Are you running windows? Open up a command prompt and try to get su access through fastboot. You may not have high enough privleges. Also, do you have HTC drivers installed? Once you're inside the fastboot menu, don't touch anything. The reading on the top should say "Fastboot USB"
numel007 said:
Are you running windows? Open up a command prompt and try to get su access through fastboot. You may not have high enough privleges. Also, do you have HTC drivers installed? Once you're inside the fastboot menu, don't touch anything. The reading on the top should say "Fastboot USB"
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I do have windows and I know how to open a command prop
What is su access?
I'm sure I do since i'm the administrator, I have no idea about the drivers. The ones in the files folder I installed those I think
I am so sorry for all the trouble I really appreciate your help
Here is the link to the latest RUU I wouldn't mess with VipeRUU if you are not sure what you are doing.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-evo-4g-lte-sprint/news/
Do what BD619 says. I had hoped ViperRUU would work, but the stock HTC one is much easier to use and operate. Also I usually use Ubuntu in these situations due to how much easier it is to work things in Terminal than it is to use Window's command prompt. Just a thought in case you ever need to do something fastboot related in the future.
numel007 said:
Do what BD619 says. I had hoped ViperRUU would work, but the stock HTC one is much easier to use and operate. Also I usually use Ubuntu in these situations due to how much easier it is to work things in Terminal than it is to use Window's command prompt. Just a thought in case you ever need to do something fastboot related in the future.
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VipeRUU will work fine but he's still new this kind of stuff it can be confusing. It took me a couple tries to get it to work the first time I used it.
numel007 said:
Do what BD619 says. I had hoped ViperRUU would work, but the stock HTC one is much easier to use and operate. Also I usually use Ubuntu in these situations due to how much easier it is to work things in Terminal than it is to use Window's command prompt. Just a thought in case you ever need to do something fastboot related in the future.
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BD619 said:
Here is the link to the latest RUU I wouldn't mess with VipeRUU if you are not sure what you are doing.
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-evo-4g-lte-sprint/news/
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Thank you so much, both of you rock!
Not sure if the phone is working but it says it's updating right now. I have been trying to figure this out for hours. Thank you guys so much
BD619 said:
VipeRUU will work fine but he's still new this kind of stuff it can be confusing. It took me a couple tries to get it to work the first time I used it.
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No matter what it's a bad sign if you need to RUU. Definitely something I never want to do. Means something major screwed up lol. Yeah I was gonna give him the regular HTC one until I read all the paranoid stuff the ViperRUU posted in his thread.
Sent from my EVO
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Lieval said:
Thank you so much, both of you rock!
Not sure if the phone is working but it says it's updating right now. I have been trying to figure this out for hours. Thank you guys so much
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No problem, we've all been there.
Sent from my EVO
Lieval said:
Thank you so much, both of you rock!
Not sure if the phone is working but it says it's updating right now. I have been trying to figure this out for hours. Thank you guys so much
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After the RUU finishes you will be 100% stock except for S-OFF...which I would leave in case you catch the bug and wanna start modding your phone in the future
numel007 said:
No matter what it's a bad sign if you need to RUU. Definitely something I never want to do. Means something major screwed up lol. Yeah I was gonna give him the regular HTC one until I read all the paranoid stuff the ViperRUU posted in his thread.
Sent from my EVO
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No problem, we've all been there.
Sent from my EVO
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BD619 said:
After the RUU finishes you will be 100% stock except for S-OFF...which I would leave in case you catch the bug and wanna start modding your phone in the future
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It works fine, thank you so much again. also i'm a girl, just saw you guys using male pronouns
I am not modding my phone I am honestly not up for messing with this phone besides it's original purposes
Lieval said:
It works fine, thank you so much again. also i'm a girl, just saw you guys using male pronouns
I am not modding my phone I am honestly not up for messing with this phone besides it's original purposes
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Sorry about that there are not a whole lot of girls/ladies running around XDA
Nice job guys
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
Ok so here goes. I had my brother-in-law on my AT&T plan and was paying off his HTC One M8. Due to unforseen circumstances, I have removed him from my plan and have repossessed his phone. I would like to sell it to a friend, but have realized that the phone is rooted and would like to revert back to stock so the phone doesnt show tampered with or unlocked. I have the phone, just need someone to walk me through how to do this. I dont know what he used to root the phone, If there is even a recovery image. I can answer everything about the phone/software if someone can tell me where to locate the info.
PS.... I have been searching through these forums for awhile now and see threads that could apply, however I don't have ANY knowledge to be able to decipher if any of these pertain to my situation. I need a patient expert to walk me through step-by-step if possible.
Thank you in advance,
Ray
Pic if it helps
rgdwar1 said:
Ok so here goes. I had my brother-in-law on my AT&T plan and was paying off his HTC One M8. Due to unforseen circumstances, I have removed him from my plan and have repossessed his phone. I would like to sell it to a friend, but have realized that the phone is rooted and would like to revert back to stock so the phone doesnt show tampered with or unlocked. I have the phone, just need someone to walk me through how to do this. I dont know what he used to root the phone, If there is even a recovery image. I can answer everything about the phone/software if someone can tell me where to locate the info.
PS.... I have been searching through these forums for awhile now and see threads that could apply, however I don't have ANY knowledge to be able to decipher if any of these pertain to my situation. I need a patient expert to walk me through step-by-step if possible.
Thank you in advance,
Ray
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I have attached a pic of the software versions if it helps
Do you know how to get into bootloader (the screen where it says TAMPERED and UNLOCKED)?
If so, on the 3rd line it says either "S-on" or "S-off" (at the end of this line). Which is it?
Also on that screen, it will say hboot number. What is the number?
redpoint73 said:
Do you know how to get into bootloader (the screen where it says TAMPERED and UNLOCKED)?
If so, one of the top lines says either "S-on" or "S-off". Which is it?
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So I thought I could get to it by restarting my phone, no Luck. Thought I saw somewhere there is a button combo I can use.
rgdwar1 said:
So I thought I could get to it by restarting my phone, no Luck. Thought I saw somewhere there is a button combo I can use.
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Hold volume up button and power button until the phone reboots. The moment the screen goes black, let go of those buttons and hold the volume down button. Do not let go until the white bootloader screen appears.
If you don't get into bootloader, you either started pressing vol down too late, or let go of it too early. So just try again.
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So I thought I could get to it by restarting my phone, no Luck. Thought I saw somewhere there is a button combo I can use.
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Found it. Was able to boot into bootlader manually.
S-ON
rgdwar1 said:
Found it. Was able to boot into bootlader manually.
S-ON
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And what hboot number?
redpoint73 said:
Hold volume up button and power button until the phone reboots. The moment the screen goes black, let go of those buttons and hold the volume down button. Do not let go until the white bootloader screen appears.
If you don't get into bootloader, you either started pressing vol down too late, or let go of it too early. So just try again.
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Found it. Was able to boot into bootlader manually.
S-ON
Ok, please post hboot number from the bootloader screen.
Do you have access to a PC, and the MicroUSB cable (preferably the one that came with the phone?).
redpoint73 said:
And what hboot number?
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Everything on the bootloader screen:
*** TAMPERED ***
*** RELOCKED ***
M8_UL_CA PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT--3.16.0.0000
RADIO--1.16.21331931.LA11G
OpenDSP--v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS--
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Apr 18 2014,16:06:33.0
FASTBOOT (in Red)
HBOOT
RAMDUMP
REBOOT
REBOOT FASTBOOT
POWER DOWN
redpoint73 said:
Ok, please post hboot number from the bootloader screen.
Do you have access to a PC, and the MicroUSB cable (preferably the one that came with the phone?).
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I do not have access to a PC/cable I can use. I am currently at work and cannot connect my phone to my work laptop for security reasons. I will have access to a PC at home in about 6 hrs.
Okay, sounds good.
I don't normally advocate toolkits, but the following is probably the path of least resistance in your case:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
Follow instructions under "How to use" to install the phone to your home PC.
Then make sure you are ready to wipe the phone (backup any files you may want from it - possibly nothing in your case).
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Also, on the phone's Settings, scroll to the bottom. Do you see a category for "Developer's Options"?
If so, tap it and make sure USB Debugging is selected.
redpoint73 said:
Okay, sounds good.
I don't normally advocate toolkits, but the following is probably the path of least resistance in your case:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699065
Follow instructions under "How to use" to install the phone to your home PC.
Then make sure you are ready to wipe the phone (backup any files you may want from it - possibly nothing in your case).
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Ok will try this when I get home. Will this wipe my sd card as well?
rgdwar1 said:
Ok will try this when I get home. Will this wipe my sd card as well?
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Also usb debugging is on
rgdwar1 said:
Ok will try this when I get home. Will this wipe my sd card as well?
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No, it shouldn't. But if you want to be absolutely certain, just remove it.
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rgdwar1 said:
Also usb debugging is on
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Ok, great!
Do you have HTC Sync or HTC drivers installed on your home computer?
I won't be available tonight. So I'll give the whole rundown, and you can work on it when you get a chance. If you run into issues, I unfortunately won't be able to help until tomorrow morning.
Ok. Will try when I get home and post my success or failure...lol
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No, it shouldn't. But if you want to be absolutely certain, just remove it.
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Ok, great!
Do you have HTC Sync or HTC drivers installed on your home computer?
I won't be available tonight. So I'll give the whole rundown, and you can work on it when you get a chance. If you run into issues, I unfortunately won't be able to help until tomorrow morning.
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I do already as I have the same phone
rgdwar1 said:
I do already as I have the same phone
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Great, great. All good news so far!
Connect the phone to your computer.
Run the Toolkit and choose the option to relock the bootloader.
This is the point where the phone will be wiped, so backup anything you want before you do this.
Reboot the phone into bootloader. Once in bootloader, if the relock was successful, you will see RELOCKED near the top instead of UNLOCKED.
The phone will always say RELOCKED in bootloader once UNLOCKED, from here on out. There is a process to make it LOCKED, but its even more complicated and in my opinion not required for what you are doing.
Next, you want to download the RUU (ROM update utility) which is essentially a full recovery image. Relocking the bootloader was required to make the RUU run. Download from the link at the bottom of the page:
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-att/news/
Then follow the instruction on that same webpage under "Manual system update instructions"
Basically, the RUU is a .exe which will re-image the phone to stock. Its very self-explanatory and as long as the bootloader is RELOCKED and you have USB connectivity, it will do its job, and you will be DONE.
My opinion, the friend you are selling the phone to should still be aware it was at one time bootloader unlocked and rooted. Keeping in mind that HTC has a record of the bootloader being unlocked, and the warranty through HTC may be void. Don't know if the warranty through AT&T themselves is transferable? But if so, AT&T actually doesn't care if the phone has been modded, and will still honor the warranty for 1 year.
Aside from the HTC record that the phone was bootloader unlocked, and the RELOCKED flag in bootloader, the phone will be full stock; and should also receive OTA updates if connected to the AT&T network.
Thank you for all your help and expertise in this area. I will definitely try this tonight. Cross your fingers! I will post tonight whether successful or failed. Thank you again!
Good luck!