How do I S-ON an Amaze? - HTC Amaze 4G

I need to remove all the mods I've done to my Amaze before I trade it up for a One, is it possible to reS-ON my device? Or would it be easier/safer to make it look like its S-ON?

I don't think you can re s-on your device.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1647728

Pulsewave said:
I need to remove all the mods I've done to my Amaze before I trade it up for a One, is it possible to reS-ON my device? Or would it be easier/safer to make it look like its S-ON?
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Do a search on "returning device to stock". I believe it can be done.

Related

Easy root for HTC evo.

Is there a easy root for HTC evo like Ginger break.
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Revolutionary is really easy. Unless you have hboot 1.5, then you're pretty much ****ed. And by ****ed, I mean you're stuck with HTC's ***** root method.
SolsticeZero said:
Revolutionary is really easy. Unless you have hboot 1.5, then you're pretty much ****ed. And by ****ed, I mean you're stuck with HTC's ***** root method.
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This is very constructive criticism.
SolsticeZero said:
Revolutionary is really easy. Unless you have hboot 1.5, then you're pretty much ****ed. And by ****ed, I mean you're stuck with HTC's ***** root method.
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I actually don't see anything wrong with the way he answered the question. This statement is 100% correct.
cmdauria said:
I actually don't see anything wrong with the way he answered the question. This statement is 100% correct.
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^^
THIS.
Correct statement, about a correct statement.
~Jasecloud4
Ok so do anybody thinks its worth to upgrade to the htc 3d from the HTC evo
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cman813 said:
Ok so do anybody thinks its worth to upgrade to the htc 3d from the HTC evo
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How much are you selling the evo and how much are you buying it for?
If you sell it for ~100 and get it for ~200, it could be worth it depending on what you do with your phone.
cman813 said:
Ok so do anybody thinks its worth to upgrade to the htc 3d from the HTC evo
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Anything under Hboot 1.50, hell yeah!
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There's nothing wrong with HTC's method or HBOOT 1.50 or being able to get s-off. They're all the same and accomplish the same thing if you can read and follow directions. People *****ed because HTC locked the phone. They unlocked it and people still ***** and moan. It's not like you're stuck on the stock ROM if you have HBOOT 1.50.
The thing I am unsure about is does HTC give you full root access. Not even flashing ROMS but like super user stuff and seeing into hidden memories.
boom!! from my shooter
DJ1994 said:
The thing I am unsure about is does HTC give you full root access. Not even flashing ROMS but like super user stuff and seeing into hidden memories.
boom!! from my shooter
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Yes, it's no different than being S-off other than you cannot downgrade your HBOOT version and maybe radios (someone correct me if I'm wrong). You will need to flash ROMs containing custom kernels a little differently. I think you remove the kernel from the .zip, flash the ROM, and then flash the kernel via fastboot (I could have the order wrong, but it's not complicated and there are several threads about how to do it).
I was trading my evo with the seidio extended battery for a evo 3d and $130
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Oh well that's good to hear I was under the impression that it was just for allowing different roms. Thanks
boom!! from my shooter
mwalt2 said:
Yes, it's no different than being S-off other than you cannot downgrade your HBOOT version and maybe radios (someone correct me if I'm wrong). You will need to flash ROMs containing custom kernels a little differently. I think you remove the kernel from the .zip, flash the ROM, and then flash the kernel via fastboot (I could have the order wrong, but it's not complicated and there are several threads about how to do it).
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It's not about how complicated it is. It's about how HTC said they would unlock our devices, and they gave us a half assed method of doing it. I shouldn't HAVE to flash kernels through fastboot. I should be able to launch a recovery and flash to my hearts content. It's my god damn phone, they should give me access to it.
HTC's method doesn't give you S-OFF
some people claim you can flash a kernel from fastboot, I followed right along and nope... looks like it flashes, reverts every time on my S-ON unlocked via TWRP or CWM. Sooo, I don't think they're fibbing, but a lot of the S-ON phones are still pretty much un-rooted
Sorry guys, I have a S-On Unlocked EVO3D and installed CMW with Root access.
Is it a temporary root? I still have root access after I reboot it. Or S-Off means other thing?
lyh1 said:
Sorry guys, I have a S-On Unlocked EVO3D and installed CMW with Root access.
Is it a temporary root? I still have root access after I reboot it. Or S-Off means other thing?
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Your root is permanent. The different between HTC's Unlock and S-OFF is that HTC's Unlock only half-S-Off's your phone. You have to flash kernels and ROMs via fastboot. With S-OFF, you can flash through recovery as you wish.
Anything you flash should permanently stay so your root access should stay.

ITS OFFICIAL.... My Amaze is SuperCID proof....

I have tried various ways to get my supercid to work and it doesnt. I give up. I just give up.
I put the PG58IMG on the root of the sd card and the bootloader tells me there is no image found.... WTF!
I am about to throw this phone against the wall.... (no I will not give it away, I will kill it) if someone doesn't explain to me why this is happening!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have obtained S-Off earlier this morning.... that was the easiest part of my day....... Tell me how putting supercid on my phone is the hardest part of my day???
When I type in "fastboot getvar cid" it shows me my default cid....
I am going to kill this thing soon....
Why do you need superCID anyway? You're already on TMobile =)
kered424 said:
Why do you need superCID anyway? You're already on TMobile =)
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This...
It's not 58 its 85 lol. N if you named the file PH85IMG.zip you gotta take off the .zip
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Also, you are on a version of bootloader that falsely reports the cid as 0202 no matter what it actually is. More than likely you are supercid already.
kered424 said:
Why do you need superCID anyway? You're already on TMobile =)
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this. call tmobile and get the unlock code straight from them. makes more sense than hacking your phone...
desenuts said:
It's not 58 its 85 lol. N if you named the file PH85IMG.zip you gotta take off the .zip
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and this...should be PH85IMG.zip...
kered424 said:
Why do you need superCID anyway? You're already on TMobile =)
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Because I want to flash whatever I want.... with no restrictions.... plus I want to check out the Android Revolution HD but I need to have SCID and S-OFF ... So I got S-Off .... but I can't get SCID......
superevilllama said:
Also, you are on a version of bootloader that falsely reports the cid as 0202 no matter what it actually is. More than likely you are supercid already.
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I want write cid 11111111 to flash everything I want...
and I never knew tmobile can let u flash whatever u want if you asked them???
mrmako777 said:
this. call tmobile and get the unlock code straight from them. makes more sense than hacking your phone...
and this...should be PH85IMG.zip...
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I really don't want Tmobile knowing that I hacked my phone.... its none of their or HTC's business..... I just need their service ..... to make calls and texts..... I don't want them adding account notes saying "Oh she hacked her phone" .... so if I ever need advice.... they are going to treat me like a dumb piece of sh!t because I altered my phone..... or say "we cant help you because u altered your phone" ......
Ok since I seem to be missing something.... I would need you guys to explain to me (please) what exactly I need.... What do I need to do to make my SCID to work.... I want to be able to write 11111111 so I could flash whatever I want........ I am kinda lost.... and I do not like feeling like a noob....
I am currently running:
S-OFF, Energy Rom (GB), HBoot 1.90.2005.
History:
I had the ICS leak, but took it off. (Does that affect my HBoot?)
Apps at my disposal:
Root Explorer, Rom Manager, 4EXT Recovery, and Titanium Backup.
Well SCID won't let you flash ANYTHING it will only let you flash other Carriers RUUs that also carry the Amaze/Ruby. It won't let you flash a GS2 Rom on your Amaze if that's what you're thinking. Being a Tmobile Customer, we are the only carriers with the ICS for the Amaze so its pointless for now. And Android RevolutionHD does not require SCID for Tmobile users because its based off the Tmobile RUU.
Once other carriers, that also carry the Amaze/Ruby, have an awesome Rom then SCID maybe needed.
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ok nat, help me understand where youre going with this...
mznatnat said:
Because I want to flash whatever I want.... with no restrictions.... plus I want to check out the Android Revolution HD but I need to have SCID and S-OFF ... So I got S-Off .... but I can't get SCID......
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his base is Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) - latest official HTC RUU 2.14.531.1 which is tmobile...i admittedly havent read thru his entire thread, but im not sure why you would need scid when his base is tmobile and youre on tmobile his prerequisite is likely said in general, but directed towards telus, wind users since there seem to be alot of people here on those networks (they in fact would need scid to flash this rom, since their cid is different)
mznatnat said:
I want write cid 11111111 to flash everything I want...
and I never knew tmobile can let u flash whatever u want if you asked them???
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YOU can do with YOUR phone whatever you want, BUT since there arent any roms with a telus/wind base (none that ive seen), im not sure why you need to change your cid
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I really don't want Tmobile knowing that I hacked my phone.... its none of their or HTC's business..... I just need their service ..... to make calls and texts..... I don't want them adding account notes saying "Oh she hacked her phone" .... so if I ever need advice.... they are going to treat me like a dumb piece of sh!t because I altered my phone..... or say "we cant help you because u altered your phone" ......
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why would you need to let them know anything? they only know what YOU tell them
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ok nat, help me understand where youre going with this...
his base is Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) - latest official HTC RUU 2.14.531.1 which is tmobile...i admittedly havent read thru his entire thread, but im not sure why you would need scid when his base is tmobile and youre on tmobile his prerequisite is likely said in general, but directed towards telus, wind users since there seem to be alot of people here on those networks (they in fact would need scid to flash this rom, since their cid is different)
On the rom post it specifically says..... (view attachment)
That's why I don't wanna try to install anything and then end up messing something up and bricking my phone....
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mznatnat said:
mrmako777 said:
ok nat, help me understand where youre going with this...
his base is Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich) - latest official HTC RUU 2.14.531.1 which is tmobile...i admittedly havent read thru his entire thread, but im not sure why you would need scid when his base is tmobile and youre on tmobile his prerequisite is likely said in general, but directed towards telus, wind users since there seem to be alot of people here on those networks (they in fact would need scid to flash this rom, since their cid is different)
On the rom post it specifically says..... (view attachment)
That's why I don't wanna try to install anything and then end up messing something up and bricking my phone....
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smart girl i respect that you read BEFORE you do something you'll regret. on that note, you can flash his rom WTHOUT scid. if you still dont trust me, pm mike yourself
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mznatnat said:
smart girl i respect that you read BEFORE you do something you'll regret. on that note, you can flash his rom WTHOUT scid. if you still dont trust me, pm mike yourself
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He's right Nat... Just flash the Rom
Don't overthink it
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using Tapatalk 2
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mrmako777 said:
mznatnat said:
smart girl i respect that you read BEFORE you do something you'll regret. on that note, you can flash his rom WTHOUT scid. if you still dont trust me, pm mike yourself
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In order to have a successful rooting / flashing experience.... you must read.... A LOT.... I hate reading.... But ever since I joined XDA I have done way too much reading... I paid 700 dollars for my phone.... There's no way I'd be stupid enough to not read and brick the hell out of my phone.... My PS3 was only 300 ..... my laptop was only 350.... and my monitor was about 360 and my ipod was about 250.... its the most expensive piece of equipment I own.....
I take care of all of my devices..... I cannot afford to brick my phone.... because once I do.... I'd have to go back to my stupid LG G2x.... and I can't have that!!!!!!!!!!
Plus I learn when I read....
It also says that I need to do a Super Wipe...... so now I gotta read a hell lot of threads and figure out what super wipe does.... and how to put it on my phone....
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I see that you got your Queston answered in the supercid thread but this is also for those who posted in this thread.
Your problem is that you have ENG HBoot. You need JB Hboot (or is it JD?), which you can grab in the supercid thread. after you flash the hboot you can supercid. You can reflash ENG Hboot when finish.
I've experienced the same problem as you and this was my fix.
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stixzadinya said:
I see that you got your Queston answered in the supercid thread but this is also for those who posted in this thread.
Your problem is that you have ENG HBoot. You need JB Hboot (or is it JD?), which you can grab in the supercid thread. after you flash the hboot you can supercid. You can reflash ENG Hboot when finish.
I've experienced the same problem as you and this was my fix.
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I didn't get my problem answered yet my friend.....
I HAD JB Hboot, I had 1.90.0008, 1.90.2005.... and guess what.....????
THEY ARE ALL NOT WORKING.....
I am wondering if I'm still on GB can I upgrade to 1.93.0002?????? It would be the last one to try!!!
glacierguy said:
mrmako777 said:
He's right Nat... Just flash the Rom
Don't overthink it
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It says I need a super wipe...... I'm still on the hunt for that
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mznatnat said:
I didn't get my problem answered yet my friend.....
I HAD JB Hboot, I had 1.90.0008, 1.90.2005.... and guess what.....????
THEY ARE ALL NOT WORKING.....
I am wondering if I'm still on GB can I upgrade to 1.93.0002?????? It would be the last one to try!!!
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If you had the ICS leak already, might as well flash the latest leak (reported better connectivity than the first leak) and try to superCID with the SHP 1.93.0002 hboot. After you do superCID then go back to GB. It's an extra step but something you've already done before.
Regarding Super Wipe, you should be able to download the file from mike1986's tread under Downloads. All it does is wipe and formats data, system and cache in one swoop instead of you manually doing it yourself.

I have S-Off from factory

Hey,
My phone says S-Off but above that it says LOCKED. Does that mean I am out of luck because the bootloader is locked? Is this any type of advantage over an S-On phone considering HTC shut us out?
Thanks
jameskyt said:
Hey,
My phone says S-Off but above that it says LOCKED. Does that mean I am out of luck because the bootloader is locked? Is this any type of advantage over an S-On phone considering HTC shut us out?
Thanks
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if you s-off you should be able to flash a recovery.img in hboot and then flash a rooted rom or root package...regardless of locked or not
but tbh ive never been in that situation so i cant speak from personal experience
maybe someone else can chime in on that
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if you s-off you should be able to flash a recovery.img in hboot and then flash a rooted rom or root package...regardless of locked or not
but tbh ive never been in that situation so i cant speak from personal experience
maybe someone else can chime in on that
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he's one lucky dude i'd say, if he has s-off
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he's one lucky dude i'd say, if he has s-off
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Yeah, I got the phone from a local Verizon employee the day it came out. It came in a white box. Pretty cool that it is S-Off. The plastic faceplate has a crack through it though, I think the quality control might have been skipped on these employee versions. I never dropped it, the crack just appeared.
Anyway back to Roms. I hope it is true that I can just flash a rooted rom. Anybody know for sure?
Is there a way to pull a copy something off of the phone to help with the ongoing s-off efforts?
jameskyt said:
Yeah, I got the phone from a local Verizon employee the day it came out. It came in a white box. Pretty cool that it is S-Off. The plastic faceplate has a crack through it though, I think the quality control might have been skipped on these employee versions. I never dropped it, the crack just appeared.
Anyway back to Roms. I hope it is true that I can just flash a rooted rom. Anybody know for sure?
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You'd have to flash a recovery first, but it should work. Only one way to find out.
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junkmail9 said:
Is there a way to pull a copy something off of the phone to help with the ongoing s-off efforts?
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thinking the same thing
Aldo101t said:
thinking the same thing
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Willing to help where needed. Just PM me!
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Willing to help where needed. Just PM me!
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did you try to install recovery, theres a link here, a stickie i think by con247 on how to install twrp recovery
pardon me its hasoon2000, head up ass.
con developed the recovery, hasoon made the tool, i'll get it right sooner or later
I'll trade ya
brand new in box, lmao, j/k
dude enjoy!
and here I was hoping to be the first to post I had S-OFF, well besides the HTC beta tesers who get phones before release.
hehe I'm just playin.
just for reals, u bought this at a verizon store u say??
Nope, bought it from a Verizon employee that I know. It was his tester.
Aldo101t said:
did you try to install recovery, theres a link here, a stickie i think by con247 on how to install twrp recovery
pardon me its hasoon2000, head up ass.
con developed the recovery, hasoon made the tool, i'll get it right sooner or later
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Ok I'll try that after work today and advise.
I wish I could take a screenshot of the bootloader screen so that you guys can better understand my situation. I'll try to get a camera later and take a photo.
It worked. I am now rooted with TWRP recovery. Thanks guys. Let me know if there is anything I can pull off my phone for you.
The only reason I may switch back to stock is for the international functionality that they say is coming to this phone. I really need that.
jameskyt said:
It worked. I am now rooted with TWRP recovery. Thanks guys. Let me know if there is anything I can pull off my phone for you.
The only reason I may switch back to stock is for the international functionality that they say is coming to this phone. I really need that.
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thank you
jameskyt said:
It worked. I am now rooted with TWRP recovery. Thanks guys. Let me know if there is anything I can pull off my phone for you.
The only reason I may switch back to stock is for the international functionality that they say is coming to this phone. I really need that.
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what is your hboot?
is it an ENG hboot or is it the stock hboot_1.02.0000?
if ENG you could pull that it could be of use if/when s-off comes for this phone.
BUT it's really not a big deal as I already have a friend who does have the ENG hboot for this phone so he will be giving me it, just wondering if you have it as well, and if they would be the same.
andybones said:
what is your hboot?
is it an ENG hboot or is it the stock hboot_1.02.0000?
if ENG you could pull that it could be of use if/when s-off comes for this phone.
BUT it's really not a big deal as I already have a friend who does have the ENG hboot for this phone so he will be giving me it, just wondering if you have it as well, and if they would be the same.
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It is stock Hboot.
Does having a locked bootloader limit me in any way?
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S-Off is everything you need
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It is stock Hboot.
Does having a locked bootloader limit me in any way?
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It might block you from using fastboot commands without a patched hboot. However, I would sacrifice those to keep ***LOCKED*** status.

how do you get sec-off or s-off

this may seem to be a dumb question but i dont know how
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this may seem to be a dumb question but i dont know how
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Use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737123
Be sure to read carefully and make sure you understand the risks.
Sent from my EVO LTE
Thank you premo I will take a look at it when I get good signal
why do you need security off besides loading raios from bootladers instead of recoverys
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Use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737123
Be sure to read carefully and make sure you understand the risks.
Sent from my EVO LTE
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This does't work for 1.15 hboot correct? Or did i miss something
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why do you need security off besides loading raios from bootladers instead of recoverys
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It depends on which version of hboot you're using. If you're on 1.12, the only thing you can't do with S-ON is flash firmware (except radios). On 1.15, HTC made S-ON more secure by preventing you from flashing anything but recoveries and roms...some have been successful in flashing kernels but it requires flashing an entire boot image through the bootloader. There isn't currently a method for obtaining S-OFF if you're already on 1.15, but the devs are working on it.
Sent from my EVO LTE
You don't take OTA's period
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You don't take OTA's period
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Absolutely...the real problem is for those that are getting phones that shipped with the latest OTA already pre loaded. I've heard some talk of loading older RUUs in order to downgrade and then turn S-OFF but I think there are some caveats. Do you know if that's possible?
Sent from my EVO LTE
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Absolutely...the real problem is for those that are getting phones that shipped with the latest OTA already pre loaded. I've heard some talk of loading older RUUs in order to downgrade and then turn S-OFF but I think there are some caveats. Do you know if that's possible?
Sent from my EVO LTE
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I am currently on hboot 1.12 is there any large reason for me to update and if so how do I do it
spaghettiknight said:
I am currently on hboot 1.12 is there any large reason for me to update and if so how do I do it
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No, you dont want the new H-boot
If your haven't ran lazypanda to get S-off do it while you still can
Rxpert said:
No, you dont want the new H-boot
If your haven't ran lazypanda to get S-off do it while you still can
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What do u mean do it while I still can does it automatically update when flashing newer roms
No, just when you take the ota update. Lazzypanda s-off is easy w/ very little risk you will be glad you did it.
sent from my tranquilized lazzy jewel

What to do after JTAG S-OFF

I thought I would start a thread to help people that sent there DNA out to get JTAG s-off and now are trying to flash a custom Rom.
If anybody want to put there experience on here so people know the steps and the correct way to handle the bootloader.
I think it would be helpful. I am still waiting for mine to come back from mobiletechvideos so it would be helpful for me to.
Thanks to anyone who contributes.
I'm pretty sure this should be in general. Just sayin.
From my S-Off DNA
trickster2369 said:
I'm pretty sure this should be in general. Just sayin.
From my S-Off DNA
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+1
Sent from the HOXL dimension of S-OFF
trickster2369 said:
I'm pretty sure this should be in general. Just sayin.
From my S-Off DNA
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Yeah you're right. It's a good thread though. I'm thinking Q&A section would probably be good because of the other stuff in the same section.
It will get moved.
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CharliesTheMan said:
Yeah you're right. It's a good thread though. I'm thinking Q&A section would probably be good because of the other stuff in the same section.
It will get moved.
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I agree, good topic for sure.
Sent from my Nexus 10
Forum move
Thanks for moving my forum, whoever did. I'm kinda new to the posting in the forums thing...
I should have my DNA back from MobileTech on Thursday. I cant wait but i've seen so many posts of people that got it back and werent sure what to do. Anyways I hope this forum helps out some people.
You've got to unlock and root it, then all the fun begins.
And please take the time to read through these forums, all your questions have been asked and answered. We don't like spoon-feeding people here when the answer is readily available.
orangechoochoo said:
You've got to unlock and root it, then all the fun begins.
And please take the time to read through these forums, all your questions have been asked and answered. We don't like spoon-feeding people here when the answer is readily available.
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The choo choo eats with his hands only!
Please don't touch my "Thanks" button, it doesn't like you...
iOSh8er said:
The choo choo eats with his hands only!
Please don't touch my "Thanks" button, it doesn't like you...
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How did you know I'm part Philippino? Utensils are banned in that country.
s-off dna
The purpose of the forum is to get the right info I've seen conflicting points on whether or not you still need to unlock the bootloader after s-off.
My understanding was that once your s-off you don't need to unlock because it bypasses the bootloader security checks. I am probably wring but I was hoping to get a clarified answer with this forum what do think choochoo
smokeinluke said:
The purpose of the forum is to get the right info I've seen conflicting points on whether or not you still need to unlock the bootloader after s-off.
My understanding was that once your s-off you don't need to unlock because it bypasses the bootloader security checks. I am probably wring but I was hoping to get a clarified answer with this forum what do think choochoo
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You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
Sent from my 5 Senses of DNA
sweet
LakerStar25 said:
You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
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Thank you for the clarification. That's what I thought but there are people are posting that u need to downgrade via ruu and then use the beups exploit to supercid and then htcdev unlock and I was calling bullswack on that. Lol thanks again
LakerStar25 said:
You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
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The eng hboot has more functions available so there is a better chance of messing up the phone. Most people stick with the stock hboot since that's good enough for most.
orangechoochoo said:
The eng hboot has more functions available so there is a better chance of messing up the phone. Most people stick with the stock hboot since that's good enough for most.
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I agree with that only if your not familiar with using the ENG Hboot, if you are then it's the better choice.
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LakerStar25 said:
I agree with that only if your not familiar with using the ENG Hboot, if you are then it's the better choice.
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Unless you actually run any of the additional commands included in ENG hboot you will be ok. Much ado about nothing.
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c5satellite2 said:
Unless you actually run any of the additional commands included in ENG hboot you will be ok. Much ado about nothing.
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The biggest issue with eng hboot is if you try to s on your phone with the eng hboot installed you will bard brick your device.
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Bigandrewgold said:
The biggest issue with eng hboot is if you try to s on your phone with the eng hboot installed you will bard brick your device.
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Why would you try to so your device after you have s-offed it
Where do I find the non-eng hboot? I'm paranoid that if I ever need to s-on my phone I'll further I have eng h-boot and brick it so I kind of want to go back.
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LakerStar25 said:
You shouldn't have to all you really need to do is flash the ENG Hboot and flash a recovery and then flash a Rom most have root already and your good to go. If you wanna use the stock hboot and only want su permission then you do need to unlock hboot it to be able to flash a recovery and superuser or supersu.
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Just got my phone back from the JTAG service and this was the exact procedure. Flashed the ENG boot and then flashed recovery. Bootloader still says 'LOCKED' but allowed me to flash.
I've JTAGG'd 18 DNA devices so far on the OTA update (I do this on the downlow due to specific "developer" who can't understand how to get all phones to take the RIFF JTAG flash software.
Flash ENG Hboot if you want the options available to it, though not mandatory. Install a root program (SuperSU is my recommendation), then flash a recovery.
Immediately backup your current setup, then go for any ROM you see fit. Profit.

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