I unlocked my bootloader on my LTEVO using the HTCdev method hoping to be able to run the ICS RUU because I dont like a lot of the problems that came with JB. Unfortunately I learned that it will not work with the new 2.09 hboot and so I cannot downgrade back to ICS. So I went ahead and relocked the bootloader which now says "relocked".
My question is whenever the next OTA comes through will it reset my bootloader to say locked" or will it remain "relocked"?
I will always say relocked unless u s-off and customize your bootloader
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I will always say relocked unless u s-off and customize your bootloader
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thanks corcgaigh. do you know if I leave it the way it is will it affect my ability to receive an OTA?
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thanks corcgaigh. do you know if I leave it the way it is will it affect my ability to receive an OTA?
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You have to have your bootloader locked or relockedto accept and OTA. I'M REALLY not positive about needing to have stock recovery installed.
Really been s-off makes life so much easier because u can flash the update thru bootloader without relocking,losing root etc. You should keep an eye out on the dirty racoon thread because one of the team unlimited devs posted a sreenie. Of boot 2.09 with s-off.
Not to repeat myself but s-off really is the way to go. As for the problems u have with the update it seems it's the s-on people that r having the most issues..
Good luck man
Edit...........why u don't flash an ics rom if jb is pissing u off so much. I ran Ics after the jb. Update with no problems
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corcgaigh said:
You have to have your bootloader locked or relockedto accept and OTA. I'M REALLY not positive about needing to have stock recovery installed.
Really been s-off makes life so much easier because u can flash the update thru bootloader without relocking,losing root etc. You should keep an eye out on the dirty racoon thread because one of the team unlimited devs posted a sreenie. Of boot 2.09 with s-off.
Not to repeat myself but s-off really is the way to go. As for the problems u have with the update it seems it's the s-on people that r having the most issues..
Good luck man
Edit...........why u don't flash an ics rom if jb is pissing u off so much. I ran Ics after the jb. Update with no problems
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I'm not rooted and honestly don't want to get involved with rooting as I am a super noob when it comes to this stuff. I just want to get back to stock, unrooted, locked hboot, ics. I really don't want to deal with rooted and custom roms which often seem to have things not 100% functioning properly or other issues with accepting ota's and other horror stories I've read about. I just don't have the time to mess with it all. I just want to go back to stock everything.
Sorry to inform you once you unlocked you can't change it back to locked only relocked unless your s-off
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So my ReZound is getting way too hot and there are so many different threads with different opinions.
I just want a straight and bold answer...
Verizon care or not if the phone says Re-Locked?
Will I get in trouble or what?
Why take the chance ? Run the release update , then relock and no way in hell would they know . I returned four phones already and not once have they said any thing
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So my ReZound is getting way too hot and there are so many different threads with different opinions.
I just want a straight and bold answer...
Verizon care or not if the phone says Re-Locked?
Will I get in trouble or what?
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They do not care. I've returned one no issues.
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Why take the chance ? Run the release update , then relock and no way in hell would they know . I returned four phones already and not once have they said any thing
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I'm S-Off too. So just run the latest gb ota. Then s-on and relock.
In that particular order or...?
do Not not not not lock with jumper hboot. Run the ruu twice , the official gb one , that will restore your hboot , then relock , easy process will save you potential headaches
ask not what your developer can do for you, ask what you can do for your developer.
Yea all you gotta do is RUU back to GB then your fine you don't need to relock because the RUU does that. You can also leave it S-OFF because some are like that anyways I left the one I sent back S-OFF.
Also you only need to run the RUU once as long as when it's done all the items say "ok" next to them.
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Ok thank you guys I'm gonna do that
Let's say your on the latest leak and need to send in for warranty will the s- off process work on that leak?
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so far all of the hboots and ruu are exploited so yes, even with the lates ics leak ( not sure about .13 though , but mine was on the .10 leak ). so s-off , ruu to gb then s-on , I CAN NOT EMPHASIZE HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO ONLY S-ON AFTER YOU PUT BACK THE STOCK H-NOOT
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so far all of the hboots and ruu are exploited so yes, even with the lates ics leak ( not sure about .13 though , but mine was on the .10 leak ). so s-off , ruu to gb then s-on , I CAN NOT EMPHASIZE HOW IMPORTANT IT IS TO ONLY S-ON AFTER YOU PUT BACK THE STOCK H-NOOT
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+1 but you really don't need to S-ON to return it.
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How are we supposed to s-on after running an ruu? Is there another way to do it besides the write secureflag command; I thought stock, locked hboot's don't accept fastboot commands?
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yes it does
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How are we supposed to s-on after running an ruu? Is there another way to do it besides the write secureflag command; I thought stock, locked hboot's don't accept fastboot commands?
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it does accept commands, just not all of them, this one does accept the write secure, try it, it never failed me.
If I'm S-On and on the latest ICS RUU, I can't RUU to gingerbread without S-Off, right? Is the safest thing to do to just install a stock gingerbread rom with some sort of patch?
Edited to add: I'm also on the 2.25 Hboot, which I can't S-Off from, right?
As long as your just returning it to Verizon just flash a stock rom or ruu and they won't notice/care. If you ever had to warranty it with htc though I would lock it down and return the whole phone to normal.
Man, this is good news. I have a hardware issue but I thought that being unlocked meant I'm screwed. I'll run the GB RUU to clear any evidence of being unlocked and request my warranty replacement.
Ok guys, I know it been posted numerous times but I'm so confused as to what to do. Reguading the new update what are the right steps, do I need to flash the firmware, Hboot etc?....do I relock ota then unlock and reroot? What is the proper method of updating? Again sorry and thanks so much I've always gotten great help here....
Hboot 1.5 s-on dev unlocked
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It seems you have to have the newest hboot to be able to run the new rom. However, I would wait a few days, maybe some of the devs can get around that.
Otherwise, it all depends on if you want to stay rooted or not. If you don't, then relock and go back to stock recovery, and take the OTA. If you do want to stay rooted, flash the new firmware and hboot, then flash the rooted stock rom.
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If you do want to stay rooted, flash the new firmware and hboot, then flash the rooted stock rom.
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I thought that s-on cannot just flash the new firmware without relocking first. I think you should get s-off first as it wool make things a lot easier for you.
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I have a question.. I am s on hboot 1.15 htc dev unlocked. I want to run meanrom 3.6 but it is based off the new update. I have read you can use fast boot or flash gui to flash the kernel and than flash the Rom after that. Question is.. Is this true for my setup and is there any concern about not having actually updated everything on the update? I read stuff about a Rom or base mismatch issue..Thanks for any help..
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I have a question.. I am s on hboot 1.15 htc dev unlocked. I want to run meanrom 3.6 but it is based off the new update. I have read you can use fast boot or flash gui to flash the kernel and than flash the Rom after that. Question is.. Is this true for my setup and is there any concern about not having actually updated everything on the update? I read stuff about a Rom or base mismatch issue..Thanks for any help..
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You got it...just fastboot flash the boot.img from the ROM, then flash the ROM in recovery and you should be all set. You shouldn't need to install the latest firmware for it to work, but it's probably recommended. That being said, since you're s-on you won't be able to anyway. Should be fine with just the kernel and ROM.
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Thanks
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If you are having issues though before you decide to take that awful journey of relocking unrooting to take that ota stop and think of the consequences and the possibility of never being able to obtain s-off...from what im reading the new base aint that exciting anyways
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time for shameless self promotion, albeit very late. i have written a short guide that explains most of the basics for flash root and recovery and i will probably update it with basic troubleshooting scenarios but then again i may not but its very thorough information
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time for shameless self promotion, albeit very late. i have written a short guide that explains most of the basics for flash root and recovery and i will probably update it with basic troubleshooting scenarios but then again i may not but its very thorough information
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U just want all the credit dont you lol j/p
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U just want all the credit dont you lol j/p
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The new radio kicks but. Solves most or all problems with LTE. The dream of s-off for hboot 1.15 is a fantasy. Even the developer for Meanrom decided it wasn't worth waiting for an s-off that will probably never come and took the latest ota to bring his new phone up to date with the complete firmware package. Mikey was s-off and completely bricked his phone by accidentally putting the old firmware zip on his sdcard and flashed it. His replacement phone came with 1.12 and instead of going with s-off he decided to take the ota and keep it s-on. That way, he will have to flash just like the 1000 other users that use his rom. Yes, I am happy I am s-off, but if you aren't, you might as well get the full use of your phone and take the ota, unlock your phone again, and install MeanRom.
Those people that chime in and say the latest ota isn't worth it sure haven't tried it. This phone is so smooth now it is indescribable. The radios alone are worth it, but HTC did a great job with this update. Sense 4.1 and Android 4.04 are a grat combination.
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Are you still s-off with all the latest firmware and base Rom?
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just saw this http://t.co/cB2XcMsB
Interesting...
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Darn it! You beat me to it...... Let the fun/restorations begin.
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What does this mean? Sorry a newbie! Am not rooted, all stock! Thanks
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Basically, if you ever have an issue with your phone and doing a reset doesn't help you....you can run this file through your computer and it will reinstall everything as if you never opened the box....its more useful for people that flash custom Roms due to the fact that sometimes flashes go horribly wrong and ONLY option is to have this file to restore phone. Hope that explains it a bit. In your case good to have but if you plan on staying completely stock you prompt won't need it.
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ok.. so im s-off with hboot 1.12.2222 i did the radio and firmwear jelly bean update.. and im rocking a jelly bean rom.. ever since jelly bean was released my proximity sensor is f ed up! it drives my crazy cause my LTE was just fine till now.. so i was wondering can i relock my bootloader and run this new RUU?? i just want to see if it fixes the proximity problem im having.. or will running the new RUU f my phone up cause im 1.12.222 hboot? also if i relock the bootloader and runn RUU will i still have s-off? then i can just flash a recovery and rom and i should be alset again rite??
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ok.. so im s-off with hboot 1.12.2222 i did the radio and firmwear jelly bean update.. and im rocking a jelly bean rom.. ever since jelly bean was released my proximity sensor is f ed up! it drives my crazy cause my LTE was just fine till now.. so i was wondering can i relock my bootloader and run this new RUU?? i just want to see if it fixes the proximity problem im having.. or will running the new RUU f my phone up cause im 1.12.222 hboot? also if i relock the bootloader and runn RUU will i still have s-off? then i can just flash a recovery and rom and i should be alset again rite??
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Your Hboot will be updated to 2.09, but you'll still have S-off. You'll have to re-root your phone after running the RUU.
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FinZ28 said:
Your Hboot will be updated to 2.09, but you'll still have S-off. You'll have to re-root your phone after running the RUU.
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do i need to relock my bootloader to run RUU?
evo401 said:
do i need to relock my bootloader to run RUU?
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Yes
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Think im gona wait it out? i was gonna run the RUU to see if it fixes my proximity issue but its i known jelly bean issue so i doubt running the RUU would help any now that i think about it..
Ya man is keep that lazypanda hboot too. If its a known issue I'm sure there'll be a fix on the way
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After I successfully complete the RUU, Google Play gives a server error. Google Now doesn't work. Google Wallet gives another error message of its own. Google Talk will not sign in. Yet, Gmail and YouTube work perfectly fine despite being slightly outdated due to no Play store there updating them. I have tried every suggestion from factory resetting to clearing cache for Google play framework under apps. Even signing in and out of my Google account doesn't work. Please help!
I just wanted to know if that ruu works fine or there is any issues with it? Thanks.
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fair warning to all, this update has been known to cause issues. there's a good chance it will break root, turn S on or update your Hboot. even if you jusy flash the radio. If you want to keep your Hboot or root, check out the androidforums LTEvo root section.
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fair warning to all, this update has been known to cause issues. there's a good chance it will break root, turn S on or update your Hboot. even if you jusy flash the radio. If you want to keep your Hboot or root, check out the androidforums LTEvo root section.
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Interesting. Yes, updating with the RUU (or the JB update in general) will cause you to lose root, but all you have to do is dev unlock your phone and root it once again. There have been no reports here thus far of anybody losing S-off by upgrading to the newest Hboot, as long as they were S-off prior to upgrading. Also, there have been no reports of any issues upgrading the radio or other firmware, assuming somebody didn't flash the wrong file in their bootloader and update everything, including their Hboot. I don't know what's being said over on other forums, but I keep up pretty well on here. The only known issue has to do with system write issues for users who are S-on with Hboot 2.09, and there is already a fix for that. It even appears as though Dirty Racun may work to gain S-off with the newest Hboot
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Interesting. Yes, updating with the RUU (or the JB update in general) will cause you to lose root, but all you have to do is dev unlock your phone and root it once again. There have been no reports here thus far of anybody losing S-off by upgrading to the newest Hboot, as long as they were S-off prior to upgrading. Also, there have been no reports of any issues upgrading the radio or other firmware, assuming somebody didn't flash the wrong file in their bootloader and update everything, including their Hboot. I don't know what's being said over on other forums, but I keep up pretty well on here. The only known issue has to do with system write issues for users who are S-on with Hboot 2.09, and there is already a fix for that. It even appears as though Dirty Racun may work to gain S-off with the newest Hboot
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The man speaks the truth!
Just wanted some Insight
I got a new but preowned one from a guy he mentioned that it got s update ..some update recently for the software that patches the ability to soff .
What did this update supposedly fix or add?
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lojak29 said:
Just wanted some Insight
I got a new but preowned one from a guy he mentioned that it got s update ..some update recently for the software that patches the ability to soff .
What did this update supposedly fix or add?
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I am guessing it is for Tmobile?
I have that same version.
It disables revone or moonshine for working so essentially s-off.
I was able to still unlock the bootloader via HTCDev and root using TWRP and SuperSU.
Not really sure what s-off does, since I am able to load custom roms and etc. with current setup anyways....
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S-off lets us convert to the full GPE version and get ota. I hope devs find a way of getting s-off on 531.11
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Htein said:
I am guessing it is for Tmobile?
I have that same version.
It disables revone or moonshine for working so essentially s-off.
I was able to still unlock the bootloader via HTCDev and root using TWRP and SuperSU.
Not really sure what s-off does, since I am able to load custom roms and etc. with current setup anyways....
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s-off is security check off. it stops the bootloader from checking for signatures pretty much letting you flash Whatever aslong as the recovery accepts it. can also turn off the recoveries signature check but thats alot easier to do as the recovery alows you to do so freely.
And anyone wouldnt happen to know more info on this would they. as ive noticed sense i did the manual OTA update via HTC's site, regaining s-off is proving to be imensley didficult. "i s-on'd whiel debugging things and regret it lol"
From what I have been able to gather the updated 1.44 or 1.54 cannot be s-offed using revone or moonshine currently.
I'm pretty happy right now, all I care about is GPe 4.3 anyways. Running of 4.3 ROM, firmware, and radio with just unlocked boot loader
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