Ok.. I have windows 8 and have not been able to root my phone Asked for help here, I have decided to install Ubuntu because some of the responses was.. "why not root it using linux".. well I was unable to find a how to guide on rooting HTC Amaze using Ubuntu.. so if someone can help me do this. Any suggestions would be appreciated..
This would be helpful for the some of us that only have Windows 8 and access to Ubuntu..
Any suggestions would be appreciated
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You don't need a computer too root you need one to unlock your boot loader then flash a custom recovery
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sportsstar89 said:
You don't need a computer too root you need one to unlock your boot loader then flash a custom recovery
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Ok, how can I do that on Linux?
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google is your friend or the amaze bible
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google is your friend or the amaze bible
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My Google fu might be lacking cause I Google the crap out that question and came up empty.
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here you go
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here you go
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I see you didn't read the link I posted on op, windows 8 doesn't recognize drivers. HENCE I'm looking for alternative method which was suggested Linux.
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You don't need drivers you use fastboot. Fast boot and the htcdev website is all you need. I see you didn't read the bible, any of the tutorials or the HTC dev website
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I tried it from site and wouldn't work. I admit to not reading the Bible. Will post after doing so.
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I came onto a snag following the instructions..Stuck on this step while installing the SDK, it seems that Java runtime doesn't work well on windows 8 (see attached screen pic for error).
dilfatx said:
I came onto a snag following the instructions..Stuck on this step while installing the SDK, it seems that Java runtime doesn't work well on windows 8 (see attached screen pic for error).
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Use Linux
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Use Linux
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Good idea, tomorrow morning will boot up Linux and try there.....
Anyway, I will post results of what happens winging it.
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Honestly, you don't even need the entire Android SDK. It's just a few files like adb and fastboot.
Once I installed the HTC drivers on Win8, everything worked fine.
For Linux, you only need fastboot which I've attached.
yo2boy said:
Honestly, you don't even need the entire Android SDK. It's just a few files like adb and fastboot.
Once I installed the HTC drivers on Win8, everything worked fine.
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I haven't been able to get the files.. they were not in the zip file I downloaded from the site (SDK zip) the tutorial said I needed to install adb to get them.
Can you break it down for me on how you got the files?
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I haven't been able to get the files.. they were not in the zip file I downloaded from the site (SDK zip) the tutorial said I needed to install adb to get them.
Can you break it down for me on how you got the files?
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http://www.mediafire.com/?5nhja4m6jk66wm1
If you're still having trouble (really shouldn't because I didn't have any), just boot into the Linux Live USB/CD and download the fastboot file I attached in my above post.
How'd you get around the win8 Linux boot block?
Or are you stuck running off usb/live live cd? (still no dual boot)
e-Sex.. All of the carpral none of the tunnel
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UPDATE: TOOL HAS BECAME THE ANDROID TOOL KIT
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Want to flash roms , .zips or kernels but too lazy to do it all yourself? Well now with the HTC Flash Help Tool (HTCFHT) you don't have to! HTCFHT automates all of the commands for flashing .zips and kernels. All you have to do is have your HTC phone on and unlocked with ADB debugging on.Soon it'll even unlock your bootloader! This only works on windows (tested on 7 and 8).This program is bug free! This even works on any HTC device that is unlocked or has s-off!
How to:
Before starting make sure that
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Do you need help or have you found a bug?
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Good tool for the guys that dont wanna do it the old fashioned way. Good stuff Covxx!
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Just did alot of work on this ... maybe a actually 1.0 release today...
What does this do exactly? If it installs the kernel without having to flash it from recovery, might be useful. Save 30 seconds or so of install time.
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It automates all of the commands !
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It automates all of the commands !
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What commands?
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Bigandrewgold said:
What commands?
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Adb and the fastboot commands
Soon itll unlock your bootloader
Keep it up-to-date with latest popular kernels/roms and I wouldn't mind downloading it.
I have no problem doing the commands manually, but if it can auto download and install kernels for me I'd love it just because I'm lazy
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Auto downloads? Hm I like that idea...(;
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Tried using it to flash a kernel and it fails. When it asks to type ready or not yet, I type in "ready" and it says that "then" is not a recognized command. Must be a typo or error in the command scripting.
EDIT: Actually even the Read me option doesn't work. It just closes the command prompt. What OS did you test this on? XP? I'm using Windows 7 and there are likely some command syntax differences that make it incompatible.
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Tried using it to flash a kernel and it fails. When it asks to type ready or not yet, I type in "ready" and it says that "then" is not a recognized command. Must be a typo or error in the command scripting.
EDIT: Actually even the Read me option doesn't work. It just closes the command prompt. What OS did you test this on? XP? I'm using Windows 7 and there are likely some command syntax differences that make it incompatible.
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I'm using 8 actually,but i know how to fix that, ive updated it quite a bit just havent uploaded yet
Rc1 is out!
Sweet
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What happen no more updates?
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links dead or my pc is upside down
hyphydragon said:
links dead or my pc is upside down
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Yup. Dead. My PC is sideways.
Snake55 said:
What happen no more updates?
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Never was used so didn't feel need too, I still have it though. If you guys would like the link
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CovXX said:
Never was used so didn't feel need too, I still have it though. If you guys would like the link
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Interested. please sent the link. thx!
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Interested. please sent the link. thx!
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I'll update op with the link in a bit
seems good but i have trouble with download link. anyone else?
so my Evo Lte is pretty maxxed out without having s-off. But i can only get roms that are at least 500mb to work on my phone, anything else it just does a boot loop or stays at the htc start screen. what am i missing?
MeanBean 3.09
Kernal Semi Stock Overclocked 1.89
jskuhl86 said:
so my Evo Lte is pretty maxxed out without having s-off. But i can only get roms that are at least 500mb to work on my phone, anything else it just does a boot loop or stays at the htc start screen. what am i missing?
MeanBean 3.09
Kernal Semi Stock Overclocked 1.89
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Are you flashing the boot img in fastboot before installing in recovery? Most sense roms are over 500mb and have the same kernel so it boots up fine without flashing the boot img before hand. Aosp roms will require you to flash the boot img before hand if you're s-on
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Like I can't get it to install if the room is small. Like the new jellybam or anything like that. How to install cryomod or any if the others
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jskuhl86 said:
Like I can't get it to install if the room is small. Like the new jellybam or anything like that. How to install cryomod or any if the others
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You really should give more thought and a better answer to what bobarune asked you... he's pointing you in the correct direction, but you're still spinning in circles.
Thanks to the both of you. I had a huge brain fart.
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Thanks to the both of you. I had a huge brain fart.
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Happens to all of us...
How do I flash the boot img, I haven't messed with my phone in a while and can't remember for the life of me.
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Use fastboot flash boot boot.IMG, I believe. Or use flashimageGUI from the market. There are tutorials in the sticky threads
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Use fastboot flash boot boot.IMG, I believe. Or use flashimageGUI from the market. There are tutorials in the sticky threads
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^This. You will need to put the boot.img in your ADB tools folder on your computer, put the phone in fastboot USB mode and use the command 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' to flash the kernel to your phone. A better solution is to get S-off so you don't have to mess with flashing the kernel separately .
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FinZ28 said:
^This. You will need to put the boot.img in your ADB tools folder on your computer, put the phone in fastboot USB mode and use the command 'fastboot flash boot boot.img' to flash the kernel to your phone. A better solution is to get S-off so you don't have to mess with flashing the kernel separately .
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Agreed. Best thing to do is get S-OFF! :good: :good: :good:
S-OFF is cake now. No reason NOT to do it. It will make all of this EASIER for you. Just up and do it.
You have two possible methods to do this: DirtyRacun or Facepalm. The latter can be done in five minutes.
You'll thank yourself later.
How do I do facepalm
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How do I do facepalm
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You go here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163013
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You go here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163013
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So I have the 3.16 software uploaded can someone help me get s off I don't want to brick my phone
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You go here -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163013
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jskuhl86 said:
So I have the 3.16 software uploaded can someone help me get s off I don't want to brick my phone
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From the thread I linked previously -
"You can also come by irc for support or just to say thanks: #FacePalm http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=facepalm"
I know it can be scary, but you have to read the forum(s) and/or watch the video(s). Since you took the trouble to register on this site, don't rush and take the time to learn and understand by reading, reading, and more reading. It's not an overnight thing, but it does come eventually. It took me 6 months before I began to have a decent understanding of what I was doing with my first PC...
No offense, but we can't hold your hand as you cross the street. You have to take those first steps yourself. Read carefully, make notes that YOU will understand a day later... but you must take the responsibility for what happens to your phone.
Can you tell I'm a parent? :silly:
Hi Guys...
Just got an insurance replacement....
Running 2.06
Did moonshine s-off but need to unlock bootloader also so I can load recoveries....
Can someone please help me.
When I try to install supercid....I get install failed.
Thanks!!
If you are S-Off then the phone is unlocked and you can flash the recovery provided you know what you are doing.
ahart814 said:
Hi Guys...
Just got an insurance replacement....
Running 2.06
Did moonshine s-off but need to unlock bootloader also so I can load recoveries....
Can someone please help me.
When I try to install supercid....I get install failed.
Thanks!!
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Your unlocked so now go in the app store and get "ROM manager" which will flash you ClockwordMod Recovery. (Easiest way IMO)
I am an idiot....I do know what I am doing but didn't realize moonshine it all in one step.
All good now...instalingl twrp
Or get Goo Manager and load TWRP
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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Lavender _Goomz said:
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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Its not that hard man really just read read read moonshine basicly does everything for you. You just got to know a little bit about using android adb.
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Lavender _Goomz said:
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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The easiest method really is to dl the Ubuntu 32 bit iso and make a bootable cd/usb of it and do moonshine from within the live portion of that iso. takes all of 30 mins and most of the time completes without issues everytime like clockwork.
jake.corey.jacobs said:
The easiest method really is to dl the Ubuntu 32 bit iso and make a bootable cd/usb of it and do moonshine from within the live portion of that iso. takes all of 30 mins and most of the time completes without issues everytime like clockwork.
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You don't need to download Ubuntu anymore they added windows support I moonshined using windows xp
4.3 Carbonized DNA!!
Yes I did it the other day. There are some good videos on YouTube that help. Got an error and for some reason my phone was showing up until I put it in the adjacent USB port.
*I think it's USB port related, not software*
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coachcrey said:
You don't need to download Ubuntu anymore they added windows support I moonshined using windows xp
4.3 Carbonized DNA!!
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Yes, but using windows brings a lot more chance of error due to drivers and other bs, that's why I said the easiest way, was using Ubuntu.
jake.corey.jacobs said:
Yes, but using windows brings a lot more chance of error due to drivers and other bs, that's why I said the easiest way, was using Ubuntu.
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i did ubuntu the first time, then i went back to stock to get my data working again and did it the window's way and no problems here!
Lavender _Goomz said:
I'm new to the phone world but I'm trying to get up the nerve to root phone but I don't feel Like I'm tech savvy enough to do it,the whole unlock Bootloader because I have (2.06)..it just sounds like too many things can go wrong...any advice?
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In the moonshine thread in the general section, i give a detailed step by step with links to all drivers needed. Its really easy
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Hey guys, this thread seemed on topic for my question. I have a used DNA on the way, I presume it has the new firmware.
Coming from a Rezound with S-OFF and unlocked bootloader, I want to be able to flash ROMs and kernels on my DNA. Do I just need to get S-OFF and then I can load custom recovery and flash whatever I want? This is what it sounds like, but just wanted to clarify. Thanks!
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ecetim said:
Hey guys, this thread seemed on topic for my question. I have a used DNA on the way, I presume it has the new firmware.
Coming from a Rezound with S-OFF and unlocked bootloader, I want to be able to flash ROMs and kernels on my DNA. Do I just need to get S-OFF and then I can load custom recovery and flash whatever I want? This is what it sounds like, but just wanted to clarify. Thanks!
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Yes
donnyp1 said:
In the moonshine thread in the general section, i give a detailed step by step with links to all drivers needed. Its really easy
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I have not been following the DEV scene for this device in awhile. At this point even with the latest firmware and latest hboot you can achieve S-OFF?
Moonshined with win 7 64bit. Failed a bunch of times 4th time it worked. Same USB port.
Unlocked amaze's bootloader, flashed 4ext recovery, and rooted the phone. (currently on GB). But phone is S-on. Can I flash a ICS/JB ROM via recovery?
Have you Asian amaze ??
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Have you Asian amaze ??
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Yup, unbranded.
Can I flash a rom like AOKP via 4ext? with smart flash?
No if you have Asian amaze and if you are on GB stock Rom
And if you want to update to Ics Roms than you should perform s-off..
Bcoz you should first flash ICS firmware to do so you need s-off and than superCID
Read aj's thread on international amaze in general section ( in stickies )
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shubham211995 said:
No if you have Asian amaze and if you are on GB stock Rom
And if you want to update to Ics Roms than you should perform s-off..
Bcoz you should first flash ICS firmware to do so you need s-off and than superCID
Read aj's thread on international amaze in general section ( in stickies )
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Can I do S-OFF via windows?
No not at all you must download ubuntu 12.04 32bit for s-off
Bcoz jbear doesn't support windows...
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entermetallica said:
Can I do S-OFF via windows?
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If you have the files then yes you can but do not upload them or ask for Windows files because it's disrespectful to juopunutbear developers since they no longer support windows.
They switched to Ubuntu because some people got bricked on windows. Ubuntu is safer so just use Ubuntu.
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Can I somehow run Ubuntu just for the program and remove it? Not really an expert on OS
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entermetallica said:
Can I somehow run Ubuntu just for the program and remove it? Not really an expert on OS
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I think you can. You just have to pop in the live cd and run control bear. When s off I'd complete you can just turn off your computer, or download Ubuntu from windows (wubi install) and you can remove Ubuntu as if it were a program from windows. So even if you have to install it you can remove it fairly easily if you install ubuntu with wubi.
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Aare ubuntu is OS and you dont have to install it for a program.
You can also use that OS as live cd.
On unlimited.io they give you live cd OS.
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One more thing, is the wire trick really necessary?
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edit: lmao wow! So now that i'm done swimming!
haha! yes, of course the wire trick is necessary, if it wasn't... why would it be a step?
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Lmao... sorry I had to. Lol.
Umm ya, if you are swimning a
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Didnt quite catch that.
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S-off could not be complete without wire trick..
Best of luck
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One more thing, is the wire trick really necessary?
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Don't worry it won't short circuit anything its like a register low. (lol I'm not an electrical engineer. ) But don't worry its safe thousands of people have done it already.
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In my search and attempt to find a method to downgrade 1.27.531.11 firmware and successfully run revone for S-OFF, I found it.
mod edit
***Edit***
The downgrade is out there, DO NOT POST A LINK TO IT!!!! The thread will get closed again. Use your googling skills.
Has anyone tried this method with the bootloader unlocked? I'm just confused why the bootloader has to be re-locked.
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shook187 said:
Has anyone tried this method with the bootloader unlocked? I'm just confused why the bootloader has to be re-locked.
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When you run an RUU the bootloader has to be locked. You can always unlock it again. The HTC One toolkits make it really easy. Just save your email with the unlock.bin
Hello OP, may I ask which toolkit did you use to re-lock bootloader? Thanks!
Yeah it works. Im now s-off
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mod edit:
anyway i tried relocking. but i cant flash a factory ruu once its re locked my phone is stuck in bootloader mode. any ideas on what i can try? i know i have to at least boot up to get the down grade to work...
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anyway i tried relocking. but i cant flash a factory ruu once its re locked my phone is stuck in bootloader mode. any ideas on what i can try? i know i have to at least boot up to get the down grade to work...
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Well how are stuck I don't get "?"
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Radsolutionz said:
anyway i tried relocking. but i cant flash a factory ruu once its re locked my phone is stuck in bootloader mode. any ideas on what i can try? i know i have to at least boot up to get the down grade to work...
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i was in the same boat... make sure you are running the "ARUWizard" from the extracted folder and not the zip file. also do "fastboot reboot-bootloader" without the quotations. also update your drivers just to make sure. i got mine from hasoon's toolkit
Thread re-opened.
Let's keep this about the info only please and not about banned members etc.
Thanks
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i was in the same boat... make sure you are running the "ARUWizard" from the extracted folder and not the zip file. also do "fastboot reboot-bootloader" without the quotations. also update your drivers just to make sure. i got mine from hasoon's toolkit
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you are talking about the folder after i unzip the downgrade stuff? and i do this in adb, the fastboot reboot-bootloader... that brings back my os?
Radsolutionz said:
you are talking about the folder after i unzip the downgrade stuff? and i do this in adb, the fastboot reboot-bootloader... that brings back my os?
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Yes the folder after you unzip the .zip file. Then go into the data files and run the application I told you.
Nope that reboots bootloader to ensure you are good to go.
thanks will try this today
What is mid and did for tmobile HTC one
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bjg020683 said:
What is mid and did for tmobile HTC one
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Try Google search, or forum search. We aren't spoon feeding here...
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Whatever
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bjg020683 said:
Whatever
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The cid for T-Mobile is T-MOB010
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nanobutter said:
The cid for T-Mobile is T-MOB010
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Once u get soff u can change it, i used this method and worked perfectly last night
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I have Googled and cannot find the 531.8 RUU can someone direct me in the right direction??thanks
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the one link i found keeps freezing at 21%, weird. the download from MEGA always locks up on me. now stopped at 35.
It locked up for me at 97%
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