So my friend gave me this HTC Aria (AT&T) phone in pretty decent condition... probably needs a new battery but other than that it works well. I have always been on Verizon and am just sick and tired of paying their high rates, so I thought maybe I could use a Net10 SIM in this phone, install CM and and just get by until I can save up for Nexus 4. My current phone is an HTC Rezound running Infected Rezound so I am familiar with rooting and flashing ROMs on HTC products.
I have heard that certain versions of software are unrootable, and S-OFF is attainable and it's not, and there are varying levels of radios, SIM unlock is impossible, etc. Just like all HTC's... So here is what I got, let me know what I should do make it work as smoothly as possible on CM7.2 and the approximate order to do it (should I RUU to Froyo first, S-OFF first, etc.). Thanks for any and all assistance.
Firmware version: 2.1-update1
Baseband Version: 47.37.35.09H_7.08.35.06
Kernel Version: 2.6.29-7ff04569/[email protected] #1
Build Number: 1.25.502.12 CL192055 release-keys
Software Number: 1.25.502.12
Browser Version: WebKit 3.1
LIBERTY PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-0.57.0000
MICROP-031b
TOUCH PANEL-STN21_00
RADIO-7.08.35.06
May 8 2010, 03:56:58
S-OFF is only obtainable with the 1.02 bootloader (bundled with the Froyo RUU), so I suggest running the Froyo RUU first.
The only newer bootloader is 1.03, which was made for official unlocking through HTCdev, and has a lot less open than 1.02 with Revolutionary (like changing the splash screen, custom partition sizes, etc)
The CyanogenMod wiki has pretty good instructions for installing a custom recovery and CM: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_liberty
As for SIM unlocking I don't think it's possible without going through AT&T or buying an unlock code from somewhere.
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Hi all,
I got a HTC Flyer P512.
It is running a Eng build Honeycomb rom I guess.
Since it is not so stable and not localized to my place, I would like to flash it with a stock rom image.
But before that, I would like to know more about that since I am not not so familiar with that.
1. I see that my flyer is Eng S-Off, will it turn to Ship S-ON if I flash a stock rom for that?
2. If I make a full backup for that? Can all the things be able to restore back (include Eng S-OFF and rooted Eng build system) by that, and how?
Thanks for that.
I have little experience on handling Xoom but HBoot and RUU in flyer is new to me.
Start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1362639
and do some reading. Information is available for all your questions.
We didn't make a YouTube video because we are all so ugly the cameras cracked.
Thanks for your quick response.
I read the thread before.
According to this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18508220&postcount=2
I found that my cidnum is 11111111
Which is not mentioned. However after I do some research, I found that it is a superCID.
Does it mean that My machine is S-OFF in permanently and can be able to flash any rom I want, and such kind of cid can not be changed by software in anyway?
Thanks!
OK, that's a new one to me. I recommend you contact Globaltron on the forum here and ask him. He's the expert on models, boot, etc.
That appears to be a US model, so you would have to flash a US RUU to return to stock if that is the case. Not sure what the effect of having Eng S-OFF is . If you do successfully flash a stock RUU it will return you to S-ON, locked. Then you have to go through the process to obtain S-OFF again
Thanks again!
My Flyer is got from Google ADL last year.
It is running an eng build Android 3.2 with testkey.
Therefore I am wondering if that is a engineering machine without any flashing limitation.
Thank you again.
studenttwok said:
Thanks again!
My Flyer is got from Google ADL last year.
It is running an eng build Android 3.2 with testkey.
Therefore I am wondering if that is a engineering machine without any flashing limitation.
Thank you again.
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If you saw my post on general subforum, you may noticed we have same flyer model. Which from contacting with Globaltron is Prerelease Engineering Model of Htc Flyer.
I also get the cid: 11111111 from my device.
I'm trying to install a stock wwe rom now and see what will happen.
Thanks or your reply.
I use RUU to updae my flyer to HK wifi room.
It works!
It turns from ENG S-OFF to SHIP S-OFF.
Cid remains 11111111
That is expected, you had ENG not SHIP s-off. Run revolutionary to get S-OFF again.
I got an error 191 message during htc dev attempt to unlock my Legend (VF DE).
They said I should first update to
RUU_Legend_Froyo_S_HTC_WWE_3.15.405.6_Radio_47.51. 35.17_7.13.35.05_release_222317_signed.exe ?
After that, try to do the official HTC dev steps with their 3.30xxx ROM
Have you tried updating your phone via OTA? Its been a while since I used sense but it should be in Settings and then System Software updates. Check to see if there's an update for your phone.
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Unfortunately not. There is no OTA-Update for my German Vodafone (Froyo 2.2) available. That´s why I try to unlock (HTC Dev) the bootloader to use a another ROM. But I got a 191 error during the Radio Unit Update (RUU) :confused
When you go into the bootloader on your phone, what version does it say it is? Because I think I had a problem like this where it said the update failed but it turned out my HBOOT was 1.02 which is what you need to unlock so I just kept going with the unlock procedure and it worked.
hello, you don't have to upgrade to the new ruu first - you can use the method blaY0 has described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=22613990&postcount=62
At the beginning of my Legends bootloader there is the following information:
***LOCKED (00W)***
Legend PVT Ship S-On
HBoot-1.02.0000
Microp-0816
Touchpanel-Syn07_0105
Radio-7.13.35.05
Dec 23 2011, 16:36:48
The Software Build on my VF D2 Legend ist Froyo 2.2 (3.14.161.2). On the list at HTCDev there ist is only a version 3.14.161.1 for Vodafone AUT GER Mobilcom. Perhaps thats the error, not having the 161.1 build on the phone
Peter_Freiwald said:
At the beginning of my Legends bootloader there is the following information:
***LOCKED (00W)***
Legend PVT Ship S-On
HBoot-1.02.0000
Microp-0816
Touchpanel-Syn07_0105
Radio-7.13.35.05
Dec 23 2011, 16:36:48
The Software Build on my VF D2 Legend ist Froyo 2.2 (3.14.161.2). On the list at HTCDev there ist is only a version 3.14.161.1 for Vodafone AUT GER Mobilcom. Perhaps thats the error, not having the 161.1 build on the phone
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Ok let me get this right, you are still having problems?
you have got hboot 1.02 now, its still LOCKED (look at first line), ok, so all you need to do is continue the htcdev instructions you would have received via email which included an attachment X.bin file if you don't have that email, your probably gonna be in big do do, my understanding is that the bin file is unique unlock file for your phone only.
let the thread know how you go.
Hi XDA-Devs,
Background (optional read):
I am not a terribly experienced Android user. I've had the Rogers HTC EVO 3D since Sept 2011, and I've successfully flashed it with three different ROMs over that period - (1) Cool Sense, (2) KingCobra 1.2 ICS and (3) King Cobra 1.5 ICS. None of these ROMs required my phone to be S-OFF.
Current problem:
Now I am interested in upgrading to a JellyBean ROM. Specifically, CM 10.2. I chose it because it looks like the most stable and frequently updated Android 4.3 ROM. The problem is that this ROM required my phone to be S-OFF. So that's where I need help from you kind people.
Current question:
Does anyone have experience changing a S-ON Rogers HTC EVO 3D with HBOOT-1.49.0008 to S-OFF? I may be incorrect, but from what I understand I will need to downgrade to HBOOT-1.49.0007 before I can switch to S-OFF, and this downgrade will void my warranty (w/e) and potentially brick my phone crying.
Can anyone help me out?
tl;dr: need someone to walk me through switching my S-ON Rogers HTC EVO 3D with HBOOT-1.49.0008 to S-OFF
Thanks!!
Regards,
Tiffiter
Current specs:
HTC EVO3D GSM HBOOT 1.49.0008 S-ON
ROM: KingCobra3D-ICS-1.5
Radio/baseband: 10.53.9020.00U_10.13.9020.08_2M
CID: not sure
Kernel: not sure
Unlocked: HTCDev
Recovery: 4Ext
Carrier: Rogers Canada GSM
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I have an HTC DNA running the following:
Android Version: 4.1.1
HTC Sense Version: 4+
Software Number: 2.06.605.1 710RD
Baseband Version: 1.01.04.0308
Provider: T-Mobile*
*Please note, I use T-Mobile when reading this.
1. Is there any way to update to 4.2.2 without rooting? I do not have an active Verizon sim, as I am on T-Mobile.
2. If I root my phone, and add a ROM, can I still use my T-Mobile sim? Will I lose any features? Will I have to re-add the T-Mobile API Settings?
3. Do I need to be S-Off to add a ROM or can I just Unlock Bootloader/Root w S-ON and add ROM?
4. Will I lose the 'Beats By Dre' Software if I use a ROM?
5. Will moonshine do S-Off and Unlock bootloader or just s-off? Can i load a rom right after using moonshine only?
Thanks
1 no you have to root and s-off perferablly since its so much easier to flash
2 ? just need a gsm rom i believe someone said only verzion lte band many some other hspa feqs so im not sure)
3.no you dont but need either to flash boot.img via fastboot everytime or flahs boot.img viaflash image gui everytime or you can go s-off and just flash one zip and done ( btw you must extract the boot.img from the zip and flash it manually via s-on) <<< and that blows bad buddy slow as hell.
4depends if you pick a rom with beats or not.(aosp does not have beats by dre and some sense roms dont either they go with acid audio or with sony so choose wisely)
Hi Guys,
I have an HTC One M8,
M8_UL_CA PVT SHIP S-OFF
CID-11111111
HBOOT-3.16.0.0000
RADIO-1.15.2133156.UA13G
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-M8974.0311
OS-1.54.401.5
eMMC-boot 2048MB
If I undersand, it is an At&t variant? Does it? But the system is 1.54.401.5 (Android Revolution?).
When I attempt to update, this is what I have "We have determined that your phone may be running a modified version of its system software...." (cf the attachement)
What I have to do for receiving the OTA update?
- installing the recovery stock at&T but it doesn't match with the system on my phone
- installing the ruu at&t but i must change my cid to the at&t cid and i can't because i am not using the at&t carrier.
You need the stock AT&T ROM in order to OTA. But if you are not on AT&T's network, you probably won't receive the OTA anyway (this is AT&T specific, most other variants can be updated regardless of what network you are using).
CID has nothing to do with what carrier you use (its not like a SIM lock). It just allows/disallows installing of HTC software based on what version (CID) you have. It doesn't matter anyway, SuperCID will pass the CID check for the AT&T RUU. But did you change the MID also? As long as you have the right MID and SuperCID, you can run the AT&T RUU and just be updated to Lollipop (Lollipop RUU already available, no need to OTA).
Another option, you might consider changing the MID to a version that is better suited for your region (or an unlocked, or Developer's Edition) and install the stock ROM, firmware, and recovery for that version. Then you will be "fully converted" to another version and should get OTAs for that version.
AT&T stock software is a pile of crap, if you ask me. Not that good even on AT&T's network, and even worse if you are on another network.