Hi,
I have a HTC EVO3D running android 2.3.4 and unlocked by htcdev method (s-off). I've installed super user, but not changed the ROM.
Here is my question: Do i need to relock the boot loader to perform the upgrading to ICS (through phone software upgrade) ?
After upgrading, can i use that htcdev method again to unlock and root? I dont need to change the ROM, I just want to have super user!
Is there any way to downgrade to 2.3.4 after that?
Software number: 1.24.415.6
Bests
-- Amir
Do i need to relock the boot loader to perform the upgrading to ICS (through phone software upgrade) ?
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If you want to take the stock update, then yes, you will have to relock the bootloader. The easier way would be to wait (not very long) and someone on here will put out a stock rooted rom of the update, you can just flash that like any other rom.
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zcink said:
Wow. Shaking my head in disbelief. Are you serious or are just trying to get a reaction from folks?
You are unlocked with s-off running GB. you want relock and upgrade to ICS and then unlock again to go back to GB right?
Just so you can have superuser installed on your phone?
I'm speechless.
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Oh, sorry! I meant s-on
I just wanted to now if it is possible to downgrade after upgrade.
amir.saboury said:
Oh, sorry! I meant s-on
I just wanted to now if it is possible to downgrade after upgrade.
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It is possible to downgrade, but why would you? Haha.
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I'm currently stock (hboot 1.5,, software# 2.08.651.2,,prl version 21083). I am about to root as soon as I'm 100% sure of the procedure from start to finish. My question is, should i take any OTA updates before I root?,,,,,,,I'm fully aware of the risk in doing this, coming from the evo4g( really don't want to be stuck stock for months, while everyone else is flashing away),,,,I'm a firm believer of searching, before asking, but if there's a better software version to gain root from, I want to be running it.
I do realize that starting out with this version of software means I'm stuck with hboot 1.5,,just couldn't find any posts referencing later OTA software versions possibly being better or worse to root from
pappy76 said:
I do realize that starting out with this version of software means I'm stuck with hboot 1.5,,just couldn't find any posts referencing later OTA software versions possibly being better or worse to root from
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Nope, it matters not what software version you're on. Only hboot, and in you're case, like me, you're screwed either way :'(
I guess I figured as much, thanks,,,I'm a little confused about current root methods for hboot 1.5,,,I see there's fastboot/copynpaste/htc unlock(not too scary),,,install SU,,,something, something can't unlock boot partition(no kernals),,,possibly fastboot install recovery in order to be able to do so. I also read in another thread, there are two ways. The HTC way and a better XDA way, of rooting,,,I'm sold on a better XDA way,,,any suggestions?
The only way to root hboot 1.5 is to use the htcdev unlock.
pappy76 said:
I'm currently stock (hboot 1.5,, software# 2.08.651.2,,prl version 21083). I am about to root as soon as I'm 100% sure of the procedure from start to finish. My question is, should i take any OTA updates before I root?,,,,,,,I'm fully aware of the risk in doing this, coming from the evo4g( really don't want to be stuck stock for months, while everyone else is flashing away),,,,I'm a firm believer of searching, before asking, but if there's a better software version to gain root from, I want to be running it.
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Take the OTA (2.17.651.5) then unlock with htc method.
If you unlock now and use cstom recovery, you will have to flash stock recovery in order to update to (2.17.651.5) latest OTA.
And it will also break root i think. so better update first then unlock then root.
I have some updated info put together from several posts that may help you on your tour if hboot 1.50
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495358
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mpgrimm2 said:
I have some updated info put together from several posts that may help you on your tour if hboot 1.50
[Guide] My Hboot 1.50 HTC Unlock/recovery/rom/kernel flashing notes http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1495358
Sent from my PG86100 using Tapatalk
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i think you have copied that link from another post of yours so it will not work as XDA automatically shortens the link with "...." so please replace the "show....php" with "showthread.php" or use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1495358
Thanks man. I've been trying to figure it out for a while.
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mnomaanw said:
Take the OTA (2.17.651.5) then unlock with htc method.
If you unlock now and use cstom recovery, you will have to flash stock recovery in order to update to (2.17.651.5) latest OTA.
And it will also break root i think. so better update first then unlock then root.
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i tryed that and that didnt work for me. i saw in the command line that it was unlock but the phone never when to the unlock screen. what should i do
Thanks for the info, I read another member saying he had to relock to update then unlock again,,,I took the 2.17.651.5 OTA today and plan to root tonite,,,also thanks for the links!!
Yesterday I got my replacement phone (New one not refurb) and noticed my software version is 1.13.651.1
It looks like the latest version!
Radio version: 1.02.12.0427
PRI version: 2.28_003
gutrrob said:
Yesterday I got my replacement phone (New one not refurb) and noticed my software version is 1.13.651.1
It looks like the latest version!
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1.13.651.1 is the stock ROM that was released with the phone. Consider yourself lucky if you want to root and unlock, because this version you can root, unlock and S-OFF. Don't take the OTA update if you want to root, unlock and S-OFF.
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1.13.651.1 is the stock ROM that was released with the phone. Consider yourself lucky if you want to root and unlock, because this version you can root, unlock and S-OFF. Don't take the OTA update if you want to root, unlock and S-OFF.
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I thought the stock Rom was: 1.22.651.1
gutrrob said:
I thought the stock Rom was: 1.22.651.1
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That the one that just ame out 2 weeks ago. He right. If u wanna root without ease, run your S-Off now, then flash the firmware. Or else u won't be able to S-Off if u accept the update.
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gutrrob said:
I thought the stock Rom was: 1.22.651.1
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Lower number means earlier build
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sn0b0ard said:
1.13.651.1 is the stock ROM that was released with the phone. Consider yourself lucky if you want to root and unlock, because this version you can root, unlock and S-OFF. Don't take the OTA update if you want to root, unlock and S-OFF.
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So the new one can't root, unlock and S-Off yet?
I thought it was possible. Hmm.. maybe I gotta read more.
(Reason why I'm curious is because I want to return my phone for a new one. The 3G on my phone SUUUUUUCKS compared to my brothers. But now yo're giving me things to worry about. =[ )
arozer said:
So the new one can't root, unlock and S-Off yet?
I thought it was possible. Hmm.. maybe I gotta read more.
(Reason why I'm curious is because I want to return my phone for a new one. The 3G on my phone SUUUUUUCKS compared to my brothers. But now yo're giving me things to worry about. =[ )
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If I am not mistaken you can still unlock through htc and root but you won't be able to get s-off.
It is an early build! I got the 1.22.651.3 notification...I declined (Root baby)
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If I am not mistaken you can still unlock through htc and root but you won't be able to get s-off.
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In that case, I'm not so worried about it.
I don't need S-OFF on this phone anyway, as you can flash Kernel even with S-ON on this phone.
Thank you friend.
http://support.sprint.com/support/a..._box=evo 4g lte update&id16=evo 4g lte update
That is the official updates for the phone from sprints website, but just found out reading through here to not update to the latest if you want to s-off.
arozer said:
In that case, I'm not so worried about it.
I don't need S-OFF on this phone anyway, as you can flash Kernel even with S-ON on this phone.
Thank you friend.
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I don't think this is true anymore - I'm pretty sure the new hboot in the update prevents flashing kernels when s-on htc unlocked.
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.
gewbert3 said:
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
Stock OTA Update 4.2.2 - How do I downgrade to 4.1.1 with Sense 4 +?
Hello,
Can I make do downgrade to firmware 4.1.1 using RUU file from the official HTC firmware (1.15.605.4 RUU_DLX_WL_JB_45_VERIZON_WWE Radio_1.00.00.1023_3_NV_VZW_1.98_002_release_290923_signed.exe)?
Phone was not unblocking or rotated. This is after the update OTA. Where can I download the RUU and that I can easily use it to make a downgrade?
If such a downgrade would be possible if I could then possibly unlock (bootloader) phone and do S-OFF by Moonshine s-off and install costum roms, etc. .. ?
John823 said:
Stock OTA Update 4.2.2 - How do I downgrade to 4.1.1 with Sense 4 +?
Hello,
Can I make do downgrade to firmware 4.1.1 using RUU file from the official HTC firmware (1.15.605.4 RUU_DLX_WL_JB_45_VERIZON_WWE Radio_1.00.00.1023_3_NV_VZW_1.98_002_release_290923_signed.exe)?
Phone was not unblocking or rotated. This is after the update OTA. Where can I download the RUU and that I can easily use it to make a downgrade?
If such a downgrade would be possible if I could then possibly unlock (bootloader) phone and do S-OFF by Moonshine s-off and install costum roms, etc. .. ?
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If you are trying to S_OFF your device, and you're on the latest firmware 3.06, then Rumrunner will get you where you want to be :good:
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If you are trying to S_OFF your device, and you're on the latest firmware 3.06, then Rumrunner will get you where you want to be :good:
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Thanks for the quick reply
For now I would only do the downgrade and be on the stock ROM.
But if later I could do S-OFF, etc. ..? However, if you would like to have a costum ROM maybe in the future.
My question is still as before can I downgrade the RUU?
John823 said:
Thanks for the quick reply
For now I would only do the downgrade and be on the stock ROM.
But if later I could do S-OFF, etc. ..? However, if you would like to have a costum ROM maybe in the future.
My question is still as before can I downgrade the RUU?
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AFAIK firmware is upgrade only. You can not downgrade firmware
Ok. So I have to do. Unlock the bootloader and do S-OFF as you write and use Costum ROMS.
I understand that it is no longer possible to definitively restore stock 4.1.1?
A stock 4.2.2 you will be able to come back as? In the event of warranty. Well I think?
Thank you for your advice ..
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Ok. So I have to do. Unlock the bootloader and do S-OFF as you write and use Costum ROMS.
I understand that it is no longer possible to definitively restore stock 4.1.1?
A stock 4.2.2 you will be able to come back as? In the event of warranty. Well I think?
Thank you for your advice ..
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Once you are unlocked you certainly can flash older version roms.
Yes you can always return to stock, for the most part, for warranty purposes.
John823 said:
Ok. So I have to do. Unlock the bootloader and do S-OFF as you write and use Costum ROMS.
I understand that it is no longer possible to definitively restore stock 4.1.1?
A stock 4.2.2 you will be able to come back as? In the event of warranty. Well I think?
Thank you for your advice ..
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once you are s off you can ruu to a lower version, if you really want to
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.
xCellHD said:
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
xCellHD said:
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.