Ok here is the skinny on the situation:
I began with an unlocked bootloader & S-OFF using the wire trick & 4ext
After loading the borked CM9 yesterday, to recover I used the RUU for T-Mobile
Originally Posted by dcmtnbkr
These steps will get you completely back to stock.
I want to first say thanks to the unlimited.io team for making S-OFF possible.
Secondly, by following these instructions you are acknowledging that should something go wrong and you brick your device, I am not at fault nor are the developers of the S-OFF method for the HTC RUBY. Follow these instructions at your own risk! I am NOT a dev, just stupid enough to be the first one (I think) To try this. I am not going to give instructions on how to use fastboot, if you are S-Off, then you should already know.
Third, you WILL be able to re-unlock your bootloader and regain S-OFF after you have followed these instructions. If you want to do so, there are other threads on how to do that.
And 4th, I have only tried this on a tmobile branded device. I have no idea if this works on any other device. I think it should, but I don't know for sure. If anybody wants to give it a try and let me know, then i will update the OP.
Now to the steps.
1. Download the stock ruu from here
2. Lock your bootloader by using the fastboot command "fastboot oem lock"
Now my bootloader displays:
***LOCKED***
RUBY PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.93.0002
eMMC-boot
Mar 15 2012.21:46:51
When attempting to flash a recovery with latest Hasoon 5.1 toolkit
or
using the recovery.zip from dcacklam
I'm presented with:
C:\ADB\fastboot flash recovery c:\adb\recovery.zip
seding 'recovery' <6320 KB>... OKAY [ 1.513s]
writing 'recovery' ... FAILED <remote: not allowed>
Finished. total time: 1.839s
So I attempted to unlock via HTCdev bootloader procedures and I'm presented with an the following error:
Unlocking Bootloader Failed!
Sorry it didn't work out. Here's why:
We're sorry, but it appears your attempt to unlock the bootloader on this device has failed. This could be caused by several factors including simple errors in the entry of the unlock token, problems with your device, or a lack of manufacturer support for the unlocking process. Please see the specific error code listed below, and try again if necessary.
Error Code: 173.
Error Reason: Check Rule Fail with exception.
After attempting at least 5 times (I had read HTCdev has given a similar error as a false answer) the other error was that the token id was to long
I've searched for over 2 hours after a 12 hour day & a 3 hour drive this evening. Anyone with advice I would welcome it.
Do I attempt to S-OFF the phone again?
Keeping trying the HTCdev site (its incredibly slow with IE 9 & Chrome)?
Thanks again.
My bootloader sayes *unlocked* and S-ON wel it cares only aboved the S-*** i think.
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Do you need to be unlocked if you use jbear hboot?
I mean don't you just need a eng hboot or jbear hboot,to flash recovery?
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You don't need to unlock your bootloader. You need either JB HBOOT or ENG HBOOT. Flash either HBOOT and then flash the recovery.
So wouldn't it be less of a headache to just flash jbear hboot then try to re-unlock bootloader if it just errors repeatedly.
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gideo said:
So wouldn't it be less of a headache to just flash jbear hboot then try to re-unlock bootloader if it just errors repeatedly.
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Just need another HBOOT. He has s-off. That's the point. You don't need to unlock the bootloader since s-off is an unlocked bootloader.
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hasoon2000 said:
Just need another HBOOT. He has s-off. That's the point. You don't need to unlock the bootloader since s-off is an unlocked bootloader.
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I think you and I said the same thing.
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gideo said:
I think you and I said the same thing.
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You said he may need to reunlock the boot loader. I'm saying he doesn't need to, unless I misunderstood what you wrote.
gideo said:
Do you need to be unlocked if you use jbear hboot?
I mean don't you just need a eng hboot or jbear hboot,to flash recovery?
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No,I dident
I was just trying to help without being totally certain if I was totally correct...thankfully you having more knowledge than me could confirm it.
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gideo said:
No,I dident
I was just trying to help without being totally certain if I was totally correct...thankfully you having more knowledge than me could confirm it.
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No worries. We are here to help as well
Thanks for the suggestions I will try the HBOOT in a few minutes and report back.
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Thanks everyone.
I flashed the HBOOT from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1611977
Then my recovery of choice and have a unlocked & S-OFF phone again
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If i was to root my 3D using the HTC dev tool, is there a way to Unroot it and have s-on again?
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You dont get S-off if you use htc method. you unlokck the bootloader and it remains s-on.
Ur phone will forever tell the tails that it was unlocked atleast until seven make something
dblkspecial said:
If i was to root my 3D using the HTC dev tool, is there a way to Unroot it and have s-on again?
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Run the RUU for 2.08.651.3, then relock the bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem lock
dblkspecial said:
If i was to root my 3D using the HTC dev tool, is there a way to Unroot it and have s-on again?
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To clarify the terminology.
Currently, only revolutionary will mark the bootloader as "s-off" and their exploits only work on Hboot 1.3 and 1.4 (along with the same respective system software versions).
Using the HTC method which will only work on hboot 1.5, the bootloader will show *UNLOCKED* at the top. After undoing the HTC unlock method, the bootloader will show *RELOCKED* at the top.
There is no "s-off" for hboot 1.5 and no way to prevent the *RELOCKED* from appearing when the HTC unlock method is turned off.
Hope that helps clarify!
i recently ran the Juopunutbear S-OFF (as i had htcdev unlocked last year) and achieved s-off. i intended to flash the new VM firmware, but incidentally flashed the pg86img from unknownforce's brick/downgrade thread.
now my phone shows in the bootloader:
shooter xc ship s-off rl
hboot-1.40.0000
radio-1.06.00.0426
emmc-boot
jun 8 2011, 17:20:22
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i was surprised at this, but after flashing this zip, i can no longer write to recovery or boot through adb/fastboot.
i'm not sure i really understand what i've done to my device, but i want to be able to write to my internal memory again. so, after reading through several other downgrade/unlocking options, i'm afraid to try anything because of the possibility of completely bricking my device.
can anyone offer any guidance or wisdom?
i've booted up the downgrade toolkit live disc, and when i run the status from the menu it shows:
????????????? fastboot
Your Device's Serial Number (needed to obtain a Revolutionary Key):
getvar:serial FAILED (command write failed (Protocol error))
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please let me know if i can provide more information or anything else to help diagnose this problem.
thanks guys!
Try using the eng hboot instead and fix it before u try anything on 1.4.0000
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kickyoace said:
Try using the eng hboot instead and fix it before u try anything on 1.4.0000
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where do i find this? i've since flashed the virgin mobile firmware...i see the vm banner at the lock screen.
EDIT: flashed the eng-hboot and i am able to write to my partitions again. thank you so much!
Hey!
Well im about to send my old phone back and ran the RUU then did the s-on procedure. i relocked my bootloader and says relocked.... i ran ruu again and says the same thing! any suggestion?
Do you think verizon would charge me for this?
ryclegman said:
Hey!
Well im about to send my old phone back and ran the RUU then did the s-on procedure. i relocked my bootloader and says relocked.... i ran ruu again and says the same thing! any suggestion?
Do you think verizon would charge me for this?
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i've never heard of a returned phone being rejected for any reason other than physical damage. and if you are super worried about it there is a link to hex edited hboots.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1853871 you already s-on'd so you might have to s-off again. not sure about that part though
cslingerland said:
i've never heard of a returned phone being rejected for any reason other than physical damage. and if you are super worried about it there is a link to hex edited hboots.http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1853871 you already s-on'd so you might have to s-off again. not sure about that part though
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I haven't either so i think i may just send it out! chances are they wont see or care
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I haven't either so i think i may just send it out! chances are they wont see or care
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I think you might have to s-off. Downgrade to GB or a lower ICS RUU. Lock it. s-on. then do the ICS RUU. Should be back to locked and s-off.
^^
Flyhalf205 said:
I think you might have to s-off. Downgrade to GB or a lower ICS RUU. Lock it. s-on. then do the ICS RUU. Should be back to locked and s-off.
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Won't his hboot still show relocked after that...
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cslingerland said:
Won't his hboot still show relocked after that...
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Other poster is correct. Have to run s-off. Rerun RUU to unroot and then write s-on flag. Will remove all tags and be box stock.
prdog1 said:
Other poster is correct. Have to run s-off. Rerun RUU to unroot and then write s-on flag. Will remove all tags and be box stock.
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Thats sweet. I didn't think that was possible which is why we have the hboots that are edited.good to know though!
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prdog1 said:
Other poster is correct. Have to run s-off. Rerun RUU to unroot and then write s-on flag. Will remove all tags and be box stock.
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But won't the hboot technically say relocked once you relock it after running the RUU?
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But won't the hboot technically say relocked once you relock it after running the RUU?
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Not of after you S-OFF. When you do, the bootloader locks automatically, and says LOCKED not RELOCKED.
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shrike1978 said:
Not of after you S-OFF. When you do, the bootloader locks automatically, and says LOCKED not RELOCKED.
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So I am already s-off. Can I run the latest ICS RUU, then s-on? Will that send me back to a totally looking stock phone?
Why not just flash one of the missed hboots that says locked and s-on when you're actually s-off? I had mine unlocked and s-off and then made it s-on and sent it back in to Verizon and they sent me another one, no questions asked. Don't worry about it.
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Look, even my hex edited hboots wont fool a tech. They can still tell.
HTC tech, yea that is if they even care to look. Verizon Tech? I doubt they even know what S-Off means or what HBOOT even is lol.
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Just follow instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Phaded said:
Just follow instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
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Invalid link.
Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25167284#post25167284
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Might help to think of HTC Dev Unlock and JuopunutBear S-Off as the two "gatekeepers", the two tools in the Rezound's current arsenal that affect the security flag. The security flag starts off as "locked" on a stock phone.
HTC Dev Unlock will alter the security flag to show "unlocked", and running the code to lock it back will now show it as "relocked".
JuopunutBear S-Off will reset the security flag back to "locked" no matter what the flag reads, and alter the "S-On" flag to "S-Off".
So to get back to a stock "S-On/Locked" from any of these states:
"S-On/Unlocked or Relocked"
If you are S-On and have used HTC Dev Unlock, you will need to do S-Off to get the "Locked" message back. Run a RUU, then do S-On procedure.
"S-Off/Locked"
If you are S-Off but have *not* used HTC Dev Unlock after the S-Off procedure, you should just need to run a RUU and do S-on.
"S-Off/Unlocked or Relocked"
If you are S-Off and have used HTC Dev Unlock since the S-Off procedure, you must run a RUU, re-lock the bootloader if you have not done so before, and do S-On. Then, do the S-off procedure (keep the stock bootloader, do not flash a modded one) and do S-on again.
PhantasmRezound said:
Might help to think of HTC Dev Unlock and JuopunutBear S-Off as the two "gatekeepers", the two tools in the Rezound's current arsenal that affect the security flag. The security flag starts off as "locked" on a stock phone.
HTC Dev Unlock will alter the security flag to show "unlocked", and running the code to lock it back will now show it as "relocked".
JuopunutBear S-Off will reset the security flag back to "locked" no matter what the flag reads, and alter the "S-On" flag to "S-Off".
So to get back to a stock "S-On/Locked" from any of these states:
"S-On/Unlocked or Relocked"
If you are S-On and have used HTC Dev Unlock, you will need to do S-Off to get the "Locked" message back. Run a RUU, then do S-On procedure.
"S-Off/Locked"
If you are S-Off but have *not* used HTC Dev Unlock after the S-Off procedure, you should just need to run a RUU and do S-on.
"S-Off/Unlocked or Relocked"
If you are S-Off and have used HTC Dev Unlock since the S-Off procedure, you must run a RUU, re-lock the bootloader if you have not done so before, and do S-On. Then, do the S-off procedure (keep the stock bootloader, do not flash a modded one) and do S-on again.
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So I was s-off and unlocked. I just flashed the latest ICS RUU. Now you are saying I need to lock my bootloader and then s-on? Then s-off with the wire trick again, then s-on one more time? Will this all work with the latest RUU I have installed?
It sounds too complicated to get rid of the "RELOCKED" sign...
WARNING!!!
DO NOT attempt this process unless you are on a STOCK, HTC HBOOT.
S-ON with an ENG HBOOT will BRICK your device!!!
In other words, Only attempt this AFTER flashing back to a STOCK RUU. (as this will flash the STOCK HBOOT.)
I know the process JUST came out, but I'm sure this will eventually come in to use.
Instructions:
1) Download and run an RUU. Found HERE
2) Open a cmd window. Plug in phone, charge only mode, usb debugging on.
3) Run the following:
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
fastboot reboot-bootloader
*verify you are locked s-on
fastboot reboot
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for anything harmful that happens to your phone. Use at your OWN risk. Thank you.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35437335
reserved.
reserved. 2.
Do these steps clear the "relocked" flag?
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mdmower said:
Do these steps clear the "relocked" flag?
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Whatever it said when it was S-ON is my understanding. but since I haven't yet tested this for our phone I can't say 100%
From the looks of your post, I guess you sourced the information from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612937, which I also had bookmarked for my future reference. From that thread, here's how I understand it:
If we S-OFF then unlock, we can expect RELOCKED after S-ON.
If we S-OFF but keep bootloader locked, we can expect LOCKED after S-ON.
It doesn't look like we can expect a custom tag to stick around after S-ON.
Source post (different phone, so may not be the same for us)
scotty1223 said:
correct. only way to get locked back,is to turn s-on,then re unlock and re-s-off. and then,do not unlock after s-off. your hboot will stay locked and you can s-on again,if you need to. just keep in mind that turning s-on should only be done for warranty purposes.
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From the looks of your post, I guess you sourced the information from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612937, which I also had bookmarked for my future reference. From that thread, here's how I understand it:
If we S-OFF then unlock, we can expect RELOCKED after S-ON.
If we S-OFF but keep bootloader locked, we can expect LOCKED after S-ON.
It doesn't look like we can expect a custom tag to stick around after S-ON.
Source post (different phone, so may not be the same for us)
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Yes Sir, indeed.
Andy real quick question flashing ruu well eliminate soff correct
No, hence post 1. I'm guessing this relates to your MIUI adventure. You can have S-OFF and LOCKED bootloader.
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no this command, and this command only is what I know to get to S-ON
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
andybones said:
WARNING!!!
DO NOT attempt this process unless you are on a STOCK, HTC HBOOT.
S-ON with an ENG HBOOT will BRICK your device!!!
In other words, Only attempt this AFTER flashing back to a STOCK RUU. (as this will flash the STOCK HBOOT.)
I know the process JUST came out, but I'm sure this will eventually come in to use.
Instructions:
1) Download and run an RUU. Found HERE
2) Open a cmd window. Plug in phone, charge only mode, usb debugging on.
3) Run the following:
adb devices
adb reboot bootloader
fastboot devices
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
fastboot reboot-bootloader
*verify you are locked s-on
fastboot reboot
Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for anything harmful that happens to your phone. Use at your OWN risk. Thank you.
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your link to ruu's doesn't point to RUU's for the HTC Evo 4G LTE. Here is the correct link http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Jewel
IXVash said:
your link to ruu's doesn't point to RUU's for the HTC Evo 4G LTE. Here is the correct link http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Jewel
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Erm, wrong forum IXVash?
andybones said:
WARNING!!!
DO NOT attempt this process unless you are on a STOCK, HTC HBOOT.
S-ON with an ENG HBOOT will BRICK your device!!!
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andybones refers to this, but to clarify, the DirtyRacun hboot is an engineering hboot. If going s-on, make sure to run the RUU first.
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IXVash said:
your link to ruu's doesn't point to RUU's for the HTC Evo 4G LTE. Here is the correct link http://shipped-roms.com/index.php?category=android&model=Jewel
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that's because this is the HTC DROID INCREDIBLE 4G LTE FORUM... NOT THE EVO 4G LTE.
I know my RUU's point to the correct thread... because I made it!
Do I need to flash the dirty racun hboot from their page? Is having the dirt racun hboot important? Mine says 1.15.000 I have since gaining s-off have had to flash our ruu.
*Edit* I went ahead flashed it now I'm back to where I was after the s-off tool right where I needed to be
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Erm, wrong forum IXVash?
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well crap. Sorry It was a long night /facepalm
prairiedogn said:
Do I need to flash the dirty racun hboot from their page? Is having the dirt racun hboot important? Mine says 1.15.000 I have since gaining s-off have had to flash our ruu.
*Edit* I went ahead flashed it now I'm back to where I was after the s-off tool right where I needed to be
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The ENG HBOOT has different options. Glad you got it back.
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Hi,
I need stock "Locked" bootloader.
I've RUU the DirtyRacun Phone by advice as an attempt to fix (SIM failed) and now the Phone is S-OFF with stock Hboot "RELOCKED". Had to unlock the device again for last fix attempts.
Will flashing with S-OFF with stock signed Hboot clear bootloader security flags changing "RELOCKED" back to "LOCKED"?
Now RUU doesn't deliver "Locked" bootloader status. Should I next Flash signed stock Hboot first? Or should I Flash a DR Hboot then RUU again?
Last I would do your posted above for S-ON from Fastboot down since OS locks (no ADB).
Don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks In Advance!
mpeg3s said:
Hi,
I need stock "Locked" bootloader.
I've RUU the DirtyRacun Phone by advice as an attempt to fix (SIM failed) and now the Phone is S-OFF with stock Hboot "RELOCKED". Had to unlock the device again for last fix attempts.
Will flashing with S-OFF with stock signed Hboot clear bootloader security flags changing "RELOCKED" back to "LOCKED"?
Now RUU doesn't deliver "Locked" bootloader status. Should I next Flash signed stock Hboot first? Or should I Flash a DR Hboot then RUU again?
Last I would do your posted above for S-ON from Fastboot down since OS locks (no ADB).
Don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks In Advance!
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To get back to truly LOCKED, check this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35437335
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junkmail9 said:
To get back to truly LOCKED, check this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35437335
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nice find man, I made this based off of his post anyway, so his thread would be the place to go, I'll add it to the OP.
Hello guys so long time ago (8 months) i bricked my device it got qhsubs_dlload s-off
so it is dead
however today i managed to do something after i took the phone to work on
anyway i managed to make fast boot work!!!
it detected my device however with the name of
000000000000 fastboot
and cid is the same one i left it with
which is
cid: 11111111
and i managed to get my identifier token
so basicly i have all of it and sent it to HTC DEV
however i could not get the unlock_code.bin
it says invalid token and ****
so what can i do with fastboot
and is there anyway i can flash a boot loader?
or i can unlock device without htc dev or anything?
like flash ruu so help me please
Wrong thread. You can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124142 to downgrade your Hboot and to get soff with Revolutionary. With Revolutionary Hboot you dont have to unlock your device.
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moonwalker1 said:
Wrong thread. You can use this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2124142 to downgrade your Hboot and to get soff with Revolutionary. With Revolutionary Hboot you dont have to unlock your device.
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Ok man i will try to do it
but lets hope it work
because i can,t access to the phone software (android) or boot loader but fastboot i can (not the bootloader) my computer can see it
Nope did not work
so i only have access to fastboot comands
but i can,t see fastboot on my screen