Hey guys. Yes I have searched, but have only found instructions so far for going back to stock gingerbread.
I need to send my amaze in to get fixed under warranty, and I'm assuming they won't like it if I send them the phone with an unlocked bootloader, rooted, and CM10 installed, and that's what I need help with. How can I reinstall stock ICS, unroot, and lock the bootloader of the amaze? And will it show as "relocked" or "locked"? Of course I plan on putting the root and unlocked bootloader and CM10 once I get it back, so I'm looking for a reversible way to do this. Thanks in advance!
Just to be clear. For your bootloader to say 'locked' you'll need to have S-Off and NOT unlock the bootloader again. But once that's done just flash the ICS ruu. Here's a link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647728
Double0EK said:
Just to be clear. For your bootloader to say 'locked' you'll need to have S-Off and NOT unlock the bootloader again. But once that's done just flash the ICS ruu. Here's a link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647728
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Thank you. So I am S-ON right now. In order to make the bootloader say "locked" again to make HTC happy with my warranty, I'd have to be stuck with ICS and whatever updates HTC decides to give us from then on once I got it back from HTC?
No. That's the only way for it to say "locked" if you relock it it will say "relocked"
So if you really want it to say "locked" you'll need to S-Off first. Then flash the RUU.
Once you get it back you can do as you feel.
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Thank you. So I am S-ON right now. In order to make the bootloader say "locked" again to make HTC happy with my warranty, I'd have to be stuck with ICS and whatever updates HTC decides to give us from then on once I got it back from HTC?
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What makes you think you will be stuck with anything? Everything u need to do is reversible and then re-doable.
Im just not really sure which part u think would make it stuck. Let us know and im sure we can explain the cofusion
After unlocking the bootloader with S-ON and installing a custom recovery/rom how do you revert to Stock.
I've tried relocking the bootloader, and using the AllinOneToolkit by Hanson to install the Factory RUU but it keeps failing after the HTC boot logo appears and the zip RUU file gets transferred to the phone. Keeps saying Failed with 12 signatures or something.
Then I read with S-ON that you had to use Hanson's tool and perform Fix Mainver, but that doesnt do anything either. Keeps saying, error cannot find device.
So, how do I go back to Stock?
Would appreciate any help!
Boot into fastboot, type "fastboot OEM lock" in the command prompt. Put the appropriate RUU on your external SD card and rename it PH85ING.zip and boot into bootloader.
Edit: its PH85IMG.zip. sorry about my fatty fingers. Also, make sure to check the md5 sum on the RUU. I always had trouble with the download.
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fubag said:
After unlocking the bootloader with S-ON and installing a custom recovery/rom how do you revert to Stock.
I've tried relocking the bootloader, and using the AllinOneToolkit by Hanson to install the Factory RUU but it keeps failing after the HTC boot logo appears and the zip RUU file gets transferred to the phone. Keeps saying Failed with 12 signatures or something.
Then I read with S-ON that you had to use Hanson's tool and perform Fix Mainver, but that doesnt do anything either. Keeps saying, error cannot find device.
So, how do I go back to Stock?
Would appreciate any help!
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Fails after htc boot logo? If you are flashing an RUU, you should never see any boot screen until after its done flashing. What carrier are you on and what steps exactly r u fillowing to flash the ruu...?
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Fails after htc boot logo? If you are flashing an RUU, you should never see any boot screen until after its done flashing. What carrier are you on and what steps exactly r u fillowing to flash the ruu...?
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its not the actual boot logo but that black screen with the HTC logo that I think is part of the stocky recovery maybe?
I have yet to try the PHS.IMG method in fastboot.
Thanks for the help!
fubag said:
its not the actual boot logo but that black screen with the HTC logo that I think is part of the stocky recovery maybe?
I have yet to try the PHS.IMG method in fastboot.
Thanks for the help!
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Lol what do you mean you havent tried it? Flashing the PH85IMG.zip though the bootloader is the ONLY way to flash the RUU.
If you are on tmo follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24294337
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Lol what do you mean you havent tried it? Flashing the PH85IMG.zip though the bootloader is the ONLY way to flash the RUU.
If you are on tmo follow this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24294337
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This only applies to tmobile versions? What about if we are on another carrier, I tried renaming the OTA updates but it doesnt do anything.
fubag said:
This only applies to tmobile versions? What about if we are on another carrier, I tried renaming the OTA updates but it doesnt do anything.
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noo it has nothing to do with what carrier you're using at the moment...
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Alright guys, I've searched and searched and I think I have it all down, just want to lay out my steps and get verification.
I'm on T-Mo ICS, not from OTA, flashed myself
Root
S-Off
4-Ext
I'm sending my phone in and need to go back to stock. I think I would prefer to go back to GB so it's just like from factory with no OTA.
- Download the Stock GB RUU from here - HTC Ruby/Amaze 4G Stock ROMs
- The RUU I want is - PH85IMG_Ruby_TMOUS_1.43.531.3_Radio_1.08.550L.19DC _30.66.550L.08D_release_228638_signed
- Following These Directions I connect via ADB and fastboot oem lock This will show it as Re-Locked, correct?
- Reboot
- Flash the stock RUU I got by placing it in the root of my external sd card and renaming it PH85IMG.zip and rebooting to bootloader. Which is Volume Down + Power? Can someone verify that?
- Then I set the security lock by doing "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" - This will change the bootloader to show locked, not re-locked, correct? I thought you had to have root to ADB?
At that point I'm back as if I took the phone out of the box for the first time? 4ext will be replaced with Stock Recovery? Thanks in advance. Like I said, I've searched, but there are many conflicting reports. :good:
Minker17 said:
Alright guys, I've searched and searched and I think I have it all down, just want to lay out my steps and get verification.
I'm on T-Mo ICS, not from OTA, flashed myself
Root
S-Off
4-Ext
I'm sending my phone in and need to go back to stock. I think I would prefer to go back to GB so it's just like from factory with no OTA.
- Download the Stock GB RUU from here - HTC Ruby/Amaze 4G Stock ROMs
- The RUU I want is - PH85IMG_Ruby_TMOUS_1.43.531.3_Radio_1.08.550L.19DC _30.66.550L.08D_release_228638_signed
- Following These Directions I connect via ADB and fastboot oem lock This will show it as Re-Locked, correct?
- Reboot
- Flash the stock RUU I got by placing it in the root of my external sd card and renaming it PH85IMG.zip and rebooting to bootloader. Which is Volume Down + Power? Can someone verify that?
- Then I set the security lock by doing "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3" - This will change the bootloader to show locked, not re-locked, correct? I thought you had to have root to ADB?
At that point I'm back as if I took the phone out of the box for the first time? 4ext will be replaced with Stock Recovery? Thanks in advance. Like I said, I've searched, but there are many conflicting reports. :good:
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In order to flash the factory RUU you need to be either locked or relocked. Then when you flash the factory RUU it should overwrite your hboot which will reset from "relocked" to "locked" then the writesecureflasg function will turn S-ON and you'll be factory.
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In order to flash the factory RUU you need to be either locked or relocked. Then when you flash the factory RUU it should overwrite your hboot which will reset from "relocked" to "locked" then the writesecureflasg function will turn S-ON and you'll be factory.
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If you're s-off you don't need to lock or relock to flash a stock ruu.
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Dark Nightmare said:
If you're s-off you don't need to lock or relock to flash a stock ruu.
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Guess that does make sense, huh?
But everything looks OK then?
Update - Downloaded and renamed the RUU, rebooted into recovery and installed everything. Bootloader shows locked and I went ahead and did the ICS Update. Everything is back to factory and I'm ready to send it back.
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Minker17 said:
Update - Downloaded and renamed the RUU, rebooted into recovery and installed everything. Bootloader shows locked and I went ahead and did the ICS Update. Everything is back to factory and I'm ready to send it back.
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Rick. Like you, I want to bring my T-Mobile HTC Amaze back to stock so that I can upgrade to ICS. The phone was bought on eBay with GB and a custom rom. I'd like to follow your steps but it had a lot of question marks and/or needed confirmation. Will you post exactly what you did?
Your steps seems a lot easier than what I've been researching. Is it really that simple? It makes sense. Everyone else uses hasoon2000 toolkit. Thanks for your time!
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Rick. Like you, I want to bring my T-Mobile HTC Amaze back to stock so that I can upgrade to ICS. The phone was bought on eBay with GB and a custom rom. I'd like to follow your steps but it had a lot of question marks and/or needed confirmation. Will you post exactly what you did?
Your steps seems a lot easier than what I've been researching. Is it really that simple? It makes sense. Everyone else uses hasoon2000 toolkit. Thanks for your time!
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You don't need to go back to stock you just need to download the factory ics ruu or a rom that stock like. The hasoon toolkit is more of a guide to help you with the process try to read it an maybe you can rom your cell with a better one!
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FutureAirways said:
You don't need to go back to stock you just need to download the factory ics ruu or a rom that stock like. The hasoon toolkit is more of a guide to help you with the process try to read it an maybe you can rom your cell with a better one!
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Thanks for your reply. That makes sense, too. Plus, it'll save me a step. I'm new to Android and got a lot to learn. With the help of xda-developers, I've learned a lot these past three weeks.
From what I've been reading, it's apparent that I need to have S-off before I do any flashing. Like I mentioned, I bought the phone with a custom rom. I'm guessing if it has a custom rom, then it was S-off at one time. If so, I should be able to S-off easily. Since I didn't flash the phone, I'm not sure what program is installed. Your knowledge and experience will be greatly appreciated if you can tell me if I'm able to S-off easily and how. Whenever I go into HBOOT I see the following:
***UNLOCKED***
RUBY PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.90.0008
eMMC-boot
FASTBOOT
<vol up> to previous item
<vol Down> to next item
<Power>
BOOTLOADER
REBOOT
REBOOT BOOTLOADER
POWER DOWN
I was given a phone to try to resurrect from the dead. It powers on directly to the bootloader screen and does no more. I really know nothing about this phone model. Before I start, I want to know if it is even possible. The screen says the following:
*** LOCKED ***
SHOOTER XC SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.57.0000
eMMC-boot
Apr 20 2012, 17:39:22
And then there are the normal bootloader options. Can this thing be saved?
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I was given a phone to try to resurrect from the dead. It powers on directly to the bootloader screen and does no more. I really know nothing about this phone model. Before I start, I want to know if it is even possible. The screen says the following:
*** LOCKED ***
SHOOTER XC SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.57.0000
eMMC-boot
Apr 20 2012, 17:39:22
And then there are the normal bootloader options. Can this thing be saved?
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if you can get to the bootloader screen and access the fastboot selection,plug it into a computer and get it to read fastbootusb then its fixable,first find your token and unlock the bootloader, then from there install a custom recovery , next copy the stock ROM over to your sdcard and boot into recovery... select install zip from sdcard and guide yourself to where the file is located ,select it and let it install... from there it should be able to reboot and boot up into the ROM
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if you can get to the bootloader screen and access the fastboot selection,plug it into a computer and get it to read fastbootusb then its fixable,first find your token and unlock the bootloader, then from there install a custom recovery , next copy the stock ROM over to your sdcard and boot into recovery... select install zip from sdcard and guide yourself to where the file is located ,select it and let it install... from there it should be able to reboot and boot up into the ROM
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Thanks, it does show fastboot usb...find your token? Not sure what that means. I'll search around a bit when I get home. My original Evo 4G I did root, but don't remember that part.
silenthatred said:
Thanks, it does show fastboot usb...find your token? Not sure what that means. I'll search around a bit when I get home. My original Evo 4G I did root, but don't remember that part.
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You don't need to unlock the bootloader to fix it, and you shouldn't unlock it anyways, until you have it fully booted properly.
Run the RUU EXE from a PC for the 3.28 update (or whatever the later version is) while the phone is connected via fastboot USB mode, it will re-flash the ROM and should boot properly then.
Unknownforce said:
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to fix it, and you shouldn't unlock it anyways, until you have it fully booted properly.
Run the RUU EXE from a PC for the 3.28 update (or whatever the later version is) while the phone is connected via fastboot USB mode, it will re-flash the ROM and should boot properly then.
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RUU.EXE finds it and then gets to the restarting into bootloader step and the phone restarts. Then it just saying waiting for bootloader until it times out, but the bootloader is up on the phone.
silenthatred said:
RUU.EXE finds it and then gets to the restarting into bootloader step and the phone restarts. Then it just saying waiting for bootloader until it times out, but the bootloader is up on the phone.
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This happens sometimes if you have a custom bootloader installed when you flash the RUU. Just cancel the Windows task and restart it and you should be fine.
ramjet73
wloftus said:
if you can get to the bootloader screen and access the fastboot selection,plug it into a computer and get it to read fastbootusb then its fixable,first find your token and unlock the bootloader, then from there install a custom recovery , next copy the stock ROM over to your sdcard and boot into recovery... select install zip from sdcard and guide yourself to where the file is located ,select it and let it install... from there it should be able to reboot and boot up into the ROM
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Unknownforce said:
You don't need to unlock the bootloader to fix it, and you shouldn't unlock it anyways, until you have it fully booted properly.
Run the RUU EXE from a PC for the 3.28 update (or whatever the later version is) while the phone is connected via fastboot USB mode, it will re-flash the ROM and should boot properly then.
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Couple things since I have looked into this a little more. Despite it saying Sprint on the front, it is a Virgin Mobile phone. It has the OTA that came down on it, so I can't flash the older RUU. It says it is an older version. So it looks like unlocking the bootloader is my only option? Question is, how do I do that from the bootloader? I was able to get the token and have the unlock_code.bin file, but the instructions to flash it seem to rely on having a working ROM to complete it, which I don't have. The phone is stuck in a bootloader loop. S-OFF, I have the answer. But it is S-ON, so not sure what to do.
silenthatred said:
Couple things since I have looked into this a little more. Despite it saying Sprint on the front, it is a Virgin Mobile phone. It has the OTA that came down on it, so I can't flash the older RUU. It says it is an older version. So it looks like unlocking the bootloader is my only option? Question is, how do I do that from the bootloader? I was able to get the token and have the unlock_code.bin file, but the instructions to flash it seem to rely on having a working ROM to complete it, which I don't have. The phone is stuck in a bootloader loop. S-OFF, I have the answer. But it is S-ON, so not sure what to do.
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You are right that the Virgin Mobile RUU can't be flashed when S-ON and the OTA has been installed unless you can flash a zip to downgrade your main version (mainver) and you have to be unlocked and rooted to do that.
The unlock_code.bin file is flashed via fastboot USB mode so it might work, but if you've tried that and it doesn't you may be able to use unknownforce's hboot downgrade method to get straight to S-OFF. I don't know of anyone that's done it on an Evo V 4G but it might work if you use the RUU zip file for that model.
ramjet73
ramjet73 said:
You are right that the Virgin Mobile RUU can't be flashed when S-ON and the OTA has been installed unless you can flash a zip to downgrade your main version (mainver) and you have to be unlocked and rooted to do that.
The unlock_code.bin file is flashed via fastboot USB mode so it might work, but if you've tried that and it doesn't you may be able to use unknownforce's hboot downgrade method to get straight to S-OFF. I don't know of anyone that's done it on an Evo V 4G but it might work if you use the RUU zip file for that model.
ramjet73
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It flashes unlock_code.bin to the phone successfully, but the next steps say to click yes on the screen to unlock on the phone. Can't access that without a working ROM. I'll try unknownforce's method when I get home, thanks for the help!
ramjet73 said:
You are right that the Virgin Mobile RUU can't be flashed when S-ON and the OTA has been installed unless you can flash a zip to downgrade your main version (mainver) and you have to be unlocked and rooted to do that.
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Why is this? Is there not a full RUU for the latest version?
ramjet73 said:
The unlock_code.bin file is flashed via fastboot USB mode so it might work, but if you've tried that and it doesn't you may be able to use unknownforce's hboot downgrade method to get straight to S-OFF. I don't know of anyone that's done it on an Evo V 4G but it might work if you use the RUU zip file for that model.
ramjet73
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You still have to brick the device for this and I haven't been able to brick it without using a full RUU flash, which he apparently can't do?
silenthatred said:
It flashes unlock_code.bin to the phone successfully, but the next steps say to click yes on the screen to unlock on the phone. Can't access that without a working ROM. I'll try unknownforce's method when I get home, thanks for the help!
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Does it still say ** LOCKED ** Or does it say ** UNLOCKED ** now?
Unknownforce said:
Why is this? Is there not a full RUU for the latest version?
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No. Virgin Mobile released an OTA update in November but there's no RUU that corresponds to it available yet. Fortunately, the bootloader version didn't change so the original RUU can be flashed with S-ON if the mainver is set low, but you need to be unlocked and rooted already to flash the zip file that does that.
You still have to brick the device for this and I haven't been able to brick it without using a full RUU flash, which he apparently can't do?
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That would be a problem for him then. I don't know of anyway to flash the RUU with S-ON after the OTA has been installed if the bootloader is actually locked and he can't unlock it.
ramjet73
Yeah, not looking good. Thanks for the help though!
Well guys im absolutely stumped. I bought a DNA off ebay in hopes of unbricking it and getting it back in business. My goal is to put STOCK VZW rom back on it. Im absolutely puzzled as to what im doing wrong here. The Phone will only boot in bootloader mode. It is recognized in ADB. (Please forgive me if im using wrong terminology) Ive downloaded the STOCK RUU. Once the device is plugged in and I open the RUU and get to the part where it ask me to update the image. Both fields are blank. There is nothing in either fields. When I click update ROM my computer just crashes and gets hung. As far as some additional info, My bootloader was UNLOCKED and is now relocked, has S-ON and HBOOT 1.33.0001. Any suggestions as to what im doing wrong. I just want a stock DNA back.
xbcustoms said:
Well guys im absolutely stumped. I bought a DNA off ebay in hopes of unbricking it and getting it back in business. My goal is to put STOCK VZW rom back on it. Im absolutely puzzled as to what im doing wrong here. The Phone will only boot in bootloader mode. It is recognized in ADB. (Please forgive me if im using wrong terminology) Ive downloaded the STOCK RUU. Once the device is plugged in and I open the RUU and get to the part where it ask me to update the image. Both fields are blank. There is nothing in either fields. When I click update ROM my computer just crashes and gets hung. As far as some additional info, My bootloader was UNLOCKED and is now relocked, has S-ON and HBOOT 1.33.0001. Any suggestions as to what im doing wrong. I just want a stock DNA back.
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It appears that this has the ENG Boot on it, When it powers up it says something about being illegal to distribute outside of HTC, but then immediately goes into boot loader mode.
xbcustoms said:
It appears that this has the ENG Boot on it, When it powers up it says something about being illegal to distribute outside of HTC, but then immediately goes into boot loader mode.
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That's not eng hboot. If it's s on it can't have eng hboot.
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if it is unlocked flash twrp with fastboot and flash a rom from recovery.
xbcustoms said:
As far as some additional info, My bootloader was UNLOCKED and is now relocked, has S-ON and HBOOT 1.33.0001.
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123421342 said:
if it is unlocked flash twrp with fastboot and flash a rom from recovery.
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Wonder if it got locked while on something it shouldn't have been.
Who relocked it, you or the seller/previous user?
I know in some cases relocking a boot loader on a custom recovery and kernel/ROM basically renders the device useless as it can't boot in either direction if it doesn't have fast boot available.
Perhaps the better course here is to fast boot a stock recovery to it, and maybe a stock boot.img, but it'll maybe take a few tries to find the right version to pass, unless the hboot version is ROM version specific.
Just an idea.
Tapatalked from my HTC DNA - ReVolt
I'm getting ready for a job interview and read this thread too fast, but send me a PM if you would like my help and I will help you get things figured out later today.
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CharliesTheMan said:
I'm getting ready for a job interview and read this thread too fast, but send me a PM if you would like my help and I will help you get things figured out later today.
I put the badass in Team BAMF
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I am in the SAME boat with this phone.. How did you guys make out? LOCKED bootloader, S-ON.
I had this same problem as well. I was able to get it to boot by flashing the 2.06 firmware found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2314771
Someone had a custom rom on this DNA, and somehow relocked it with it on. So now, I have a custom rooted rom, but I cannot get the Moonshine (fails on temproot- maybe because its already rooted?) or Revone to work to clean up the mess.
So i was trying to flash back to stock and before trying to do so, i thought i had to relock the bootloader then flash the RUU,, Well i relocked the bootloader but had no idea that it was going to make the device S-On!! Now my phone only boots to the bootloader screen!! Please help!! I don't know what i should do next
I just want my phone to work again, whether it be Stock or custom! Thanks so much in advance!!
I have an HTC ONE Max hBOOT 2.49
Stevesteve64 said:
So i was trying to flash back to stock and before trying to do so, i thought i had to relock the bootloader then flash the RUU,, Well i relocked the bootloader but had no idea that it was going to make the device S-On!! Now my phone only boots to the bootloader screen!! Please help!! I don't know what i should do next
I just want my phone to work again, whether it be Stock or custom! Thanks so much in advance!!
I have an HTC ONE Max hBOOT 2.49
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Locking the boot loader doesn't turn s-on... I don't think you have to relock the boot loader to ruu I didn't... Just reflash your unlock toke .
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go into recover and wipe data, flash a new rom, and try that,
maybe this link/guide will help you with manually flashing the RUU
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672425
Stevesteve64 said:
So i was trying to flash back to stock and before trying to do so, i thought i had to relock the bootloader then flash the RUU,, Well i relocked the bootloader but had no idea that it was going to make the device S-On!! Now my phone only boots to the bootloader screen!! Please help!! I don't know what i should do next
I just want my phone to work again, whether it be Stock or custom! Thanks so much in advance!!
I have an HTC ONE Max hBOOT 2.49
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Just fyi locking the bootloader doesn't turn s on. That a total different process. Maybe your phone was never s off?
Hey guys, a little help over here!
My M8 At&t variant is unlocked, have a tampered banner but is S-On and I don't know which recovery I'm using. When I go in recovery it gets stuck showing a red triangle. I want to go fully stock and unroot to get lollipop update. Will running RUU solve it?
77tammy7 said:
I don't know which recovery I'm using.
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Why not? This statement implies that you are either messing with the phone without proper knowledge; or doing so in a manner that is careless, and not keeping track of what you are flashing to the phone. Either way, its worrisome.
77tammy7 said:
When I go in recovery it gets stuck showing a red triangle. I want to go fully stock and unroot to get lollipop update. Will running RUU solve it?
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Red triangle is stock recovery.
The RUU will certainly restore you to full stock. And you can RUU right up to Lollipop, without having to take an update to do so.
Since you are s-on, you need to relock the bootloader to run the RUU.
Keep in mind that the RUU will wipe user data, so backup anything you want to keep (preferebly backup to an off-phone location) before you RUU.
redpoint73 said:
Why not? This statement implies that you are either messing with the phone without proper knowledge; or doing so in a manner that is careless, and not keeping track of what you are flashing to the phone. Either way, its worrisome.
Red triangle is stock recovery.
The RUU will certainly restore you to full stock. And you can RUU right up to Lollipop, without having to take an update to do so.
Since you are s-on, you need to relock the bootloader to run the RUU.
Keep in mind that the RUU will wipe user data, so backup anything you want to keep (preferebly backup to an off-phone location) before you RUU.
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Actually I got that phone from a friend, in used form, that's why I didn't know about recovery. Anyways, will I have to unroot and remove the tampered banner to RUU or just relock the bootloader?
Thanks.
77tammy7 said:
will I have to unroot and remove the tampered banner to RUU or just relock the bootloader?
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Just relock the bootloader (fastboot command: fastboot oem lock).
If updating to Lollipop is what you want, the correct RUU is linked at the bottom of the following webpage, along with additional instructions on how to run the RUU (under "Manual system Update instructions"): http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-att/news/
redpoint73 said:
Just relock the bootloader (fastboot command: fastboot oem lock).
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Thanks alot man. Appreciate it.
77tammy7 said:
Thanks alot man. Appreciate it.
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