Rumrunner s-off isnt working for 3.06 - HTC Droid DNA

Trying to s-off my DNA on the latest OTA update. Running 4.2.2 on 3.06. Verified ADB drivers are installed as well HTC drivers. Debugging mode on etc
Keep getting error "looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!!"
What am i missing?

Figured out the problem, Universal Rumrunner does not work, must use DNA specific

skathe said:
Trying to s-off my DNA on the latest OTA update. Running 4.2.2 on 3.06. Verified ADB drivers are installed as well HTC drivers. Debugging mode on etc
Keep getting error "looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!!"
What am i missing?
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I was going to suggest fire water its super fast n easy
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You didn't download the version specifically for the Droid DNA go download the correct version for our phone and it will work.
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thanks for the input all good now with dna specific version, woulda helped to scroll all the way down on the downloads page! lol

Firewater is the way to go now. I tried rummy but got no where. Firewater was a breeze. Just as simple set of commands and I was done in less than 5 min.

I have to agree with mobitote. Very easy with firewater.

If I use firewater will it erase everything on the phone like a factory reset?
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I just did mine a couple of days ago using Firewater. As far as I recall, it doesn't wipe anything. I would back your stuff up just in case though. But, I'm pretty sure it doesn't touch it.

Lol, I thought firewater was just a play on words for rumrunner and moonshine. After I saw so many responses about it, I Google it and low and behold there is firewater

Firewater s-off worked perfectly on my stock 4.2.2 3.06 now s-off with unlocked bootloader. Then I flashed trwp recovery and SuperSu Now looking forward to flashing some roms. :

sulla65 said:
Firewater s-off worked perfectly on my stock 4.2.2 3.06 now s-off with unlocked bootloader. Then I flashed trwp recovery and SuperSu Now looking forward to flashing some roms. :
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Let me now if you need help with flashing Roms.
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[Q] Evo Rooting Help

So, I have my evo currently running Android 4.1.1 with Software version 3.15.651.16 710RD
I tried using the methods given on unlimited.io. I even used a livecd for Ubuntu (but couldn't do anything in terminal). However, using everything in windows worked, minus the rabiesshot.exe file.
I somehow managed to unlock my bootloader and flash TWRP, but can't do anything else, ie; Roms will flash but never boot.
Is there maybe something I overlooked?
I'm not new to android, just HTC devices.
Take a look at the link below. I think it will shed some light on your issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256478
Most likely your issue is caused by the fact that you're S-on. On Hboot's 1.15 & newer you have to flash the kernel separately from the ROM, otherwise it won't boot. Many Sense ROM's include a S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Once you've obtained S-off, this isn't an issue.
Also, instead of Dirty Racun, give Facepalm a try-it's Windows friendly.
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FinZ28 said:
Take a look at the link below. I think it will shed some light on your issue.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2256478
Most likely your issue is caused by the fact that you're S-on. On Hboot's 1.15 & newer you have to flash the kernel separately from the ROM, otherwise it won't boot. Many Sense ROM's include a S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Once you've obtained S-off, this isn't an issue.
Also, instead of Dirty Racun, give Facepalm a try-it's Windows friendly.
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I tried using Facepalm, but I don't have superCID so I can't go through the rest of the process, I tried using the moonshine application as well but that didn't work either.
I feel like I've either completely overlooked something, or just giving it all way too much thought
Moonshine won't work unless you're on Hboot 2.09/baseband 1.12.11.1210. You have to use Facepalm or Dirty Racun otherwise. I personally have never used Facepalm, but I hear it's quick and easy. Perhaps head over to the Facepalm thread for more help. I think they also have IRC, too.
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FinZ28 said:
Moonshine won't work unless you're on Hboot 2.09/baseband 1.12.11.1210.
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Damn, that actually explains a lot, cause my baseband is .1119
FinZ28 said:
You have to use Facepalm or Dirty Racun otherwise. I personally have never used Facepalm, but I hear it's quick and easy.
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Looking at Facepalm, you must be rooted and have superCID.
I've actually been unable to even obtain root.
There is however a new system update. Should I try updating that and then running moonshine?
DonovanDisaster said:
Damn, that actually explains a lot, cause my baseband is .1119
Looking at Facepalm, you must be rooted and have superCID.
I've actually been unable to even obtain root.
There is however a new system update. Should I try updating that and then running moonshine?
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If you're bone-stock, sure, why not? Keep in mind your bootloader has to be unlocked, which may be the reason you're having issues with Facepalm to begin with. You cannot root if you can't unlock your bootloader.
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My bootloader is unlocked. Which is why I'm confused as to how all 3 methods (facepalm, dirtyracun, and moonshine) don't work.
DonovanDisaster said:
My bootloader is unlocked. Which is why I'm confused as to how all 3 methods (facepalm, dirtyracun, and moonshine) don't work.
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I wouldn't try to update, then. Do you have TWRP installed? If so, are you using a custom ROM?
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FinZ28 said:
I wouldn't try to update, then. Do you have TWRP installed? If so, are you using a custom ROM?
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Yes I have TWRP installed. No custom rom, I'm entirely stock. I tried to flash a rom a few days ago when I did this, and it was stuck on the HTC screen for probably a good 45 minutes. So I booted into recovery and just recovered the backup I made
DonovanDisaster said:
Yes I have TWRP installed. No custom rom, I'm entirely stock. I tried to flash a rom a few days ago when I did this, and it was stuck on the HTC screen for probably a good 45 minutes. So I booted into recovery and just recovered the backup I made
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Remember the link from above that I shared? The issue is that you're S-on and you have to install the kernel separately from the ROM. Most Sense ROM's have an S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Try a ROM like MeanBean-just read the installation instructions so you don't have any issues getting it installed (you basically flash it twice instead of once. The first flash installs the ROM itself, and the second flash installs the kernel). Obviously once you're S-off this won't be an issue.
Also, you might hit up Bigdaddy619. I know that he recently helped somebody get S-off using Facepalm and I'm sure he can help you, too
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FinZ28 said:
Take look at the link in my sig. The issue is that you're S-on and you have to install the kernel separately from the ROM. Most Sense ROM's have an S-on kernel installer to facilitate ROM flashing. Try a ROM like MeanBean-just read the installation instructions so you don't have any issues getting it installed (you basically flash it twice instead of once. The first flash installs the ROM itself, and the second flash installs the kernel). Obviously once you're S-off this won't be an issue.
Also, you might hit up Bigdaddy619. I know that he recently helped somebody get S-off using Facepalm and I'm sure he can help you, too
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Just managed to gain root access.
apparently when I flashed “CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip” originally it didnt go through like I had thought. Reflashed and now have root access.
DonovanDisaster said:
Just managed to gain root access.
apparently when I flashed “CWM-SuperSU-v0.87.zip” originally it didnt go through like I had thought. Reflashed and now have root access.
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Well, you're getting there. Now if we can get you S-off, you'll be good
Make sure you take a look at this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1771069
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Well, the only issue I'm running into now is changing to the superCID. My phone is now not detected by adb or fastboot.
I have the most currrent drivers again. It just says <Waiting for device>
Edit: I'm going to install the adb and fastboot onto my laptop and try those in a little while. See if it produces the same result.
DonovanDisaster said:
Well, the only issue I'm running into now is changing to the superCID. My phone is now not detected by adb or fastboot.
I have the most currrent drivers again. It just says
Edit: I'm going to install the adb and fastboot onto my laptop and try those in a little while. See if it produces the same result.
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You can use the link in my guide for ADB. You don't need the entire SDK. The most current driver is in another thread. I'll get the link and post it here in a minute.
Here you go. Post #2.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179776
Or go with what Bigdaddy has posted below. He's slacking today
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Download this it has everything you need for the FacePalm process
Extract and run your commands from that folder
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zinqnfsmlmup095/ADB_FacePalm.zip
bigdaddy619 said:
Download this it has everything you need for the FacePalm process
Extract and run your commands from that folder
https://www.dropbox.com/s/zinqnfsmlmup095/ADB_FacePalm.zip
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Get here when you can, bro
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FinZ28 said:
Get here when you can, bro
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And he's gone haha
bigdaddy619 said:
And he's gone haha
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Funny guy you are:thumbup:
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Success! Thank you so much guys. Took me all of five minutes after downloading the zip from dropbox to gain S-Off
DonovanDisaster said:
Success! Thank you so much guys. Took me all of five minutes after downloading the zip from dropbox to gain S-Off
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Good deal
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S-off HELP!!!! Been up all night!! Losing my mind.

Its been 7 hours, time to ask for help. My wife cracked her rezound so bought one on Ebay. Both of us have had rooted rezounds for about 2 years (both s-off), keep getting "can't find a seat", install device and drivers", and "critical error" messages while trying juopunut (however you spell it) s-off. Have installed: HTC sync, adb manager (SDK blah blah blah), and all the "all in one tools" I can find. Going crazy. Currently unlocked bootloader, AmonRa, and installed super Su. Phone is stock as hell and still on gingerbread (scared to update to ics through verizon ota update cause i dont trust verizon or their firmware. I am totally lost. Please help.
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Ohschit said:
Its been 7 hours, time to ask for help. My wife cracked her rezound so bought one on Ebay. Both of us have had rooted rezounds for about 2 years (both s-off), keep getting "can't find a seat", install device and drivers", and "critical error" messages while trying juopunut (however you spell it) s-off. Have installed: HTC sync, adb manager (SDK blah blah blah), and all the "all in one tools" I can find. Going crazy. Currently unlocked bootloader, AmonRa, and installed super Su. Phone is stock as hell and still on gingerbread (scared to update to ics through verizon ota update cause i dont trust verizon or their firmware. I am totally lost. Please help.
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refer to my s-off guide here in the rezound q&a forums...the windows version.which im assuming your trying to use was ONLY meant for ICS and was removed because the windows version hard bricked one too many devices
Edit: as you are on gingerbread that too was produced by verizon and htc....same as pure stock ics....you can also get a non verizon sense based ics rom on here which runs much better than verizons gingerbread or ics
You think it would be easier to s-off with or without taking the OTA update?
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Ohschit said:
You think it would be easier to s-off with or without taking the OTA update?
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You don't really have a choice here... You have Amon Ra (a custom recovery) so even if you take the OTA it won't install, OTA updates require a stock recovery.
The Windows S-OFF method will only work with ICS (there was no GB version), so you could install the 3.14.605.12 RUU first (this will give you a stable ICS version installed), but with the messages you are getting it sounds like you have a driver or USB issue, or perhaps Fastboot enabled (not the same as fastboot from the bootloader) or USB Debugging not turned on.
Be very cautious with the Windows ControlBear, @REV3NT3CH is correct, it was removed because it bricked a lot of phones, it was never stable... it works for most people, but there are circumstances that if put together correctly will brick you device permanently. You could try the Linux method, it is the only official way and there is a GB version on http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm that will work with your device.
TBH, I'd not even bother. I'd look into seeing why ADB/Fastboot doesn't work right. First I'd uninstall HTC Sync (should have been called HTC Stync LOL).
acejavelin said:
You don't really have a choice here... You have Amon Ra (a custom recovery) so even if you take the OTA it won't install, OTA updates require a stock recovery.
The Windows S-OFF method will only work with ICS (there was no GB version), so you could install the 3.14.605.12 RUU first (this will give you a stable ICS version installed), but with the messages you are getting it sounds like you have a driver or USB issue, or perhaps Fastboot enabled (not the same as fastboot from the bootloader) or USB Debugging not turned on.
Be very cautious with the Windows ControlBear, @REV3NT3CH is correct, it was removed because it bricked a lot of phones, it was never stable... it works for most people, but there are circumstances that if put together correctly will brick you device permanently. You could try the Linux method, it is the only official way and there is a GB version on http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm that will work with your device.
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Okay, well, here is where I get confused. When I s-off'd 2 years ago it was on gingerbread and I still have the old juopunutbear program so in theory everything should be the same. To my knowledge, I can't figure out a way to toggle debugging on GB. Oh, can anyone link me to (literally) from start to finish, every single download I will need to successfully s-off given the specs that I've provided that I'm working with? I would appreciate it more than you know because I must be doing something wrong. Thanks!!
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If I may chime in...
Would it be okay if I were to dualboot a Linux image on my Windows PC to perform S-OFF? There wouldn't be any command errors or extra precautions, right?
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Okay, well, here is where I get confused. When I s-off'd 2 years ago it was on gingerbread and I still have the old juopunutbear program so in theory everything should be the same. To my knowledge, I can't figure out a way to toggle debugging on GB. Oh, can anyone link me to (literally) from start to finish, every single download I will need to successfully s-off given the specs that I've provided that I'm working with? I would appreciate it more than you know because I must be doing something wrong. Thanks!!
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USB Debugging in GB is under Settings, Applications, Development if I recall right.
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OK, so it would have worked if I did the wire trick right but I failed. Now I'm stuck at juopunutbear arrow screen however, I can still get into fastboot. Now what?
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kcipopnevets said:
Would it be okay if I were to dualboot a Linux image on my Windows PC to perform S-OFF? There wouldn't be any command errors or extra precautions, right?
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yes its ok to dualboot...thats my setup and works fine...i suggest using 32 bit version of linux as that is what is recommended....my guide on here gives perfect step by step instructions for it
I think(needs clarification) you have to fastboot flash boot.img, boot back into rom and try again.
Ohschit said:
OK, so it would have worked if I did the wire trick right but I failed. Now I'm stuck at juopunutbear arrow screen however, I can still get into fastboot. Now what?
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try a different wire....ive seen a few rezounds where its gotten stuck on jpbear arrow screen and renders it permanently BRICKED
Edit: again this only happens on windows....should of followed my guide bud
I will be honest, I have used the Windows utility every time, it hasn't failed me yet, once I have gotten to that point and the wire trick failed, it should continue to prompt you to do the trick or tell you what to do... Just run ControlBear again, it should take you to the point where you do the wire trick again, if not, look at the ControlBear Troubleshooting page on unlimited.io
It says s-off but bootloader is locked now in fastboot and when I try to boot up I get juopunutbear arrow screen. Shoot me!
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Ohschit said:
It says s-off but bootloader is locked now in fastboot and when I try to boot up I get juopunutbear arrow screen. Shoot me!
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Actually, you are almost there... if you are stuck in Fastboot, try this from step #2, remember you are in Windows, so you might have to copy files into and issue the commands from the appropriate directory instead of using "sudo":
There are three ways to recover your ROM. Try each one in until you succeed:
Open the cmd prompt that is located in your ControlBear folder where you unzipped all of the files.
Type the following cmds into the cmd prompt.
1. ControlBear -r (This is run with the phone at the JuopunutBear/Arrow screen) If this succeeds recovery is complete otherwise continue to Step 2.
2. ControlBear -f (This is run with the phone at the fastboot screen). If this succeeds you're done otherwise continue to Step 3.
3. fastboot flash boot boot_backup.img
4. fastboot flash recovery recovery_backup.img (This is done with the phone in fastboot mode) If this succeeds continue to Step 5.
5. Boot the phone to android and install busybox from the market if not already installed.
6. sudo ./adb push sdcard.img /data/local/tmp/
7. sudo ./adb shell
8. $ su
9. # busybox dd if=/data/local/tmp/sdcard.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk1 conv=notrunc
10. Reboot the phone.
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Sweet! I'm unlocked, rooted, and s-off! Last thing, how do I safely get her updated to ICS so I can flash tachyon on her phone and be done?
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Ohschit said:
Sweet! I'm unlocked, rooted, and s-off! Last thing, how do I safely get her updated to ICS so I can flash tachyon on her phone and be done?
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grab the this 1st and the the this 3rd in my downgrade upgrade guide....the this first is latest ics with hboot 2.27 and radios....the this 3rd is the latest hboot 2.28 and radios only....anything higher than ics (tachyon is jellybean) works better and no overheats on that hboot...it will not mess with your s-off....also dont forget while using jellybean roms ONLY flash with cwm 6.0.3.6 or twrp 2.6.3.0 and be sure you do thorough cleaning or youll get a bad flash
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grab the this 1st and the the this 3rd in my downgrade upgrade guide....the this first is latest ics with hboot 2.27 and radios....the this 3rd is the latest hboot 2.28 and radios only....anything higher than ics (tachyon is jellybean) works better and no overheats on that hboot...it will not mess with your s-off....also dont forget while using jellybean roms ONLY flash with cwm 6.0.3.6 or twrp 2.6.3.0 and be sure you do thorough cleaning or youll get a bad flash
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I don't mean to be a pain man but can you link me to the necessary files and spoon feed me what to do? I'm not screwing anything else up tonight!
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Ohschit said:
I don't mean to be a pain man but can you link me to the necessary files and spoon feed me what to do? I'm not screwing anything else up tonight!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509770 its the guide posted directly below this thread....Its in part 2b of the guide..only grab the this 1st and this 3rd ph98img file and flash through bootloader...the rest of the explanation is in the guide
REV3NT3CH said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2509770 its the guide posted directly below this thread....Its in part 2b of the guide..only grab the this 1st and this 3rd ph98img file and flash through bootloader...the rest of the explanation is in the guide
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Will do. Why not the second one? Oh, and if I want to upgrade the radios for my rezound running tachyon should i only do 1 and 3 as well?
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Rooting on lastest update 4.4.2

So with the new HTC sync Windows 8.1 recognize my phone while it is booted into android adb and fastboot. But once I boot into boot loader and try to run Firewater its a whole different story. The pc no longer recognizes the phone and firewater does not run at all. Any advice?
Update: also how do I disable the lock screen on android 4.4
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If you can get your hands on a Windows 7 machine that's the best way to get your phone soff. I don't think anyone has really used Windows 8.1 as it and our DNA don't get along unless you do something with the drivers. I remember there was a thread talking about Windows 8 and the DNA a while ago. Try searching but I'm not sure if they ever solved it.
In terms of disabling the lock screen it's no longer an option in sense. However if you download the app called no lock in the app store it will get rid of your lock screen.
Hope this is somewhat helpful.
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Alright thank you for the info, I am going to try and root on 4.4.2 today I'll let you know how it goes.
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jtio21 said:
Alright thank you for the info, I am going to try and root on 4.4.2 today I'll let you know how it goes.
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I'm not sure if things have changed, but I had to download the updated SuperSU
http://download.chainfire.eu/396/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.94.zip?retrieve_file=1
Alright um so I'm on an pc with Windows xp installed and it's the same thing Windows recognizes when booted into android but adb/fastboot no longer works once in bootloader any advice
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Firewater will not work without a root of some kind. I tried the temproot they provided and no luck, doesn't work. So untill we get a bootloader unlock/root method we won't know if firewater can successfully get us S-off.
sum182 said:
Firewater will not work without a root of some kind. I tried the temproot they provided and no luck, doesn't work. So untill we get a bootloader unlock/root method we won't know if firewater can successfully get us S-off.
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Okay how did you get the computer to recognize your phone when in
bootloader mode
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sum182 said:
Firewater will not work without a root of some kind. I tried the temproot they provided and no luck, doesn't work. So untill we get a bootloader unlock/root method we won't know if firewater can successfully get us S-off.
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The temp root doesn't really work anymore on Verizon devices.
You need to run weaksauce for temp root, then use Firewater.
I'm already s-off so I can't confirm if it works or not but it worked on the latest m7vzw update and m8vzw update.
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santod040 said:
The temp root doesn't really work anymore on Verizon devices.
You need to run weaksauce for temp root, then use Firewater.
I'm already s-off so I can't confirm if it works or not but it worked on the latest m7vzw update and m8vzw update.
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Hey do you know how to get Windows recognizing your phone once in boot loader mode
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well i was already S-off before the OTA. after OTA i flashed TWRP, then installed supersu and busy box, i have finally successfully rooted my phone .... and now wifi tether doesn't work
Yeah Verizon always blocks it.
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Lol anyone have the correct drivers for windows xp that way my pc will recognize my phone in boot loader mode? (Last time I'll ask promise)
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mordikar said:
well i was already S-off before the OTA. after OTA i flashed TWRP, then installed supersu and busy box, i have finally successfully rooted my phone .... and now wifi tether doesn't work
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Which Wifi Tether app were you trying? This one: https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ or another?? Because I'm not upgrading until I know there's one that works. I used Moonshine to gain S-Off and then rooted on 3.06 with TWRP.
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Which Wifi Tether app were you trying? This one: https://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/ or another?? Because I'm not upgrading until I know there's one that works. I used Moonshine to gain S-Off and then rooted on 3.06 with TWRP.
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Google code does not work but their is a Rom on here that has native WiFi tether working on the newest ota
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[Q] Updating with RUU on rooted phone

A friend of mine got this phone after his iPhone 4 got stolen (I'm trying to convert him) and he asked to get the latest firmware so naturally I began to root and installed TWRP on his device (he got a used one that's on HBOOT 2.09) but after he said he doesn't care if it's rooted. I tried to update it through the settings on the phone but, naturally after forgetting about that, it just boots into the recovery. Can I just update it through the RUU or will that bring on complications?
You can use ruu. The ota won't get you the latest firmware, if your HTC dev unlocked I believe you need to lock it before running ruu. If your going to want root/custom recovery I would recommend getting soff it makes things easier from a support perspective.
So many times my friends ask me if I can fix their issue and a lot of my suggestions usually require root.
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detcup4evr said:
You can use ruu. The ota won't get you the latest firmware, if your HTC dev unlocked I believe you need to lock it before running ruu. If your going to want root/custom recovery I would recommend getting soff it makes things easier from a support perspective.
So many times my friends ask me if I can fix their issue and a lot of my suggestions usually require root.
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Just to add to this if you are s-off you do not have to relock your bootloader
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detcup4evr said:
You can use ruu. The ota won't get you the latest firmware, if your HTC dev unlocked I believe you need to lock it before running ruu. If your going to want root/custom recovery I would recommend getting soff it makes things easier from a support perspective.
So many times my friends ask me if I can fix their issue and a lot of my suggestions usually require root.
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How would I relock his bootloader again? It's just a cmd prompt like fastboot oem lock right?
LemonNinja said:
How would I relock his bootloader again? It's just a cmd prompt like fastboot oem lock right?
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Yes. But I would strongly recommend gaining s-off before ruu. S-off is rather easy to do, either Rumrunner or firewater will work. Then ask you have to do is ruu and install twrp and rom of your choice.
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gstanke said:
Yes. But I would strongly recommend gaining s-off before ruu. S-off is rather easy to do, either Rumrunner or firewater will work. Then ask you have to do is ruu and install twrp and rom of your choice.
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I was going to S-Off it then update but since he's on 2.09 the only S-off method requires Ubuntu and I just didn't want to deal with downloading Ubuntu, dual booting, installing drivers again, then doing the process since my internet is unholy slow (It took like 2 hours just to download the RUU for 4.3)
LemonNinja said:
I was going to S-Off it then update but since he's on 2.09 the only S-off method requires Ubuntu and I just didn't want to deal with downloading Ubuntu, dual booting, installing drivers again, then doing the process since my internet is unholy slow (It took like 2 hours just to download the RUU for 4.3)
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There are Windows-friendly S-off methods for ALL Hboot versions. Check out my Hboot guide for a list of applicable S-off methods (top link in my sig).
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LemonNinja said:
I was going to S-Off it then update but since he's on 2.09 the only S-off method requires Ubuntu and I just didn't want to deal with downloading Ubuntu, dual booting, installing drivers again, then doing the process since my internet is unholy slow (It took like 2 hours just to download the RUU for 4.3)
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Rumrunner and firewater worked for me on windows
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[Q] Unlocked bootloader, but still S-on after trying many things

Hello to all.
I have not rooted a phone in quite a while, since the original Evo. Here's the rundown of what I've been experiencing lately:
I unlocked the bootloader using the HTC dev method, it went smooth. To obtain s-off (I was on the latest OTA of 3.17.651.5), I attempted rumrunner. Everything went fine until I got an error with rumrunner. I then tried the windroid toolkit, flashed TWRP (v2.7.1.0) which was a success. When I flashed superuser from windroid, it rebooted me to recovery to flash the zip file "superuser.zip", but it did nothing. I looked on this forum and found a supersu zip file. I tried flashing a couple versions of the supersu (1.25, 2.01) but no luck. For every one I attempted to flash, I would get the message that said successful but no s-off. After confirming the flash, it would say "flashing file 1 of 1", but then switch to saying "flashing file 1 of 0". I ended up flashing a rom (CM11-20131217), which put the phone into a bootloop (I got this resolved by downgrading to TWRP 2.6.3.0, flashing the kernel for the CM11, then flashing the rom, which of course still kept me S-on.)
So basically, I have an unlocked bootloader, with TWRP 2.6.3.0 as a recovery, on CM11-20131217 build, yet I'm still S-on. Is there a certain version of supersu or superuser that I should be flashing? How can I achieve S-off?
Additional information that may help:
*** Tampered ***
*** Unlocked ***
Jewel PVT SHIP S-ON RL
Hboot - 2.09.0000
Radio - 1.13.11.0830
OpenDSP - v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Oct 18 2012
Thanks to anyone that can be of assistance!
You have to run Rumrunner again. But flash stock rooted before you do (I don't know if it'll work while on CM).
Thanks for the quick reply. I will give that a shot, hope it does work. Is there a certain version of that I should flash before running rumrunner again?
certifiedkj said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I will give that a shot, hope it does work. Is there a certain version of that I should flash before running rumrunner again?
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The newest version that will flash would be best:good:
Magnum_Enforcer said:
The newest version that will flash would be best:good:
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Okay, thanks!
After getting some time here and there, I attempted to flash a few stock rooted roms with no luck. I'm not sure if it's because of the rom that I am currently on. not s-off or what. A lot of the stock root roms I do find have a requirement that you must be s-off to flash. I even tried running RUU's (4.13.651.4 and 3.17.651.4) for specific roms, but they gave me errors and would not continue each time. I remember when rooting and gaining s-off was much simpler than this lol. I don't even know if it is worth continuing to keep trying.
Check the link below for a ROM that is S-on friendly. Make sure you follow the directions in the thread to get it installed. Once you've done this you can go for S-off, at which time you should be able to flash whatever ROM you'd like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048229
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Magnum_Enforcer said:
Check the link below for a ROM that is S-on friendly. Make sure you follow the directions in the thread to get it installed. Once you've done this you can go for S-off, at which time you should be able to flash whatever ROM you'd like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048229
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Thanks for that! It worked with meanbean. I ran rumrunner again and it gave me an error, saying something about an update on rumrunner.us. I gave firewater a shot, and after it said "the first bottle is open...chugging", the screen stays blank for a while and firewater instructs me to try again and ends the process. From what I read last night around my searches, I'm supposed to get a notification on the evo asking for superuser permission but that didn't happen. I'm guessing this is due to the wrong supersu being flashed.
Glad I got a little further, I'm just going to play around with it until something gives and I am s-off
There's a setting in the su app that will let you grant su access to all apps automatically and without a prompt. That should get rid of that problem.
I wouldn't go with those settings for any other purpose though, obviously.
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fizbanrapper said:
There's a setting in the su app that will let you grant su access to all apps automatically and without a prompt. That should get rid of that problem.
I wouldn't go with those settings for any other purpose though, obviously.
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I went into the SuperSU app and selected where the default access was set to grant. I ran firewater again with the normal method and weaksauce method with no luck, it's still doing the same thing. USB debugging is on, and the drivers are installed correctly as well.
certifiedkj said:
I went into the SuperSU app and selected where the default access was set to grant. I ran firewater again with the normal method and weaksauce method with no luck, it's still doing the same thing. USB debugging is on, and the drivers are installed correctly as well.
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Disable antivirus software on phone and pc.
It ain't nothing but a G thing baby... Lg G3 LGSL990
Weaksauce is an exploit for Verizon phones that can't be unlocked with HTC Dev so it's pointless to try it on the EVO LTE.
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Also, while you need htc sync manager to unlock your boot loader, it usually really screws with any other adb tools, so uninstall that too.
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fizbanrapper said:
Also, while you need htc sync manager to unlock your boot loader, it usually really screws with any other adb tools, so uninstall that too.
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This. Also make sure you're using USB 2.0 ports, as 3.0 ports can cause connectivity issues.
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First thing is that in order to run any RUU device boot loader must be 're-locked to do this enter into fastboot plug in to pc and within your Android unlocker folder that u use to unlock your device hold shift and right click anywhere in the folder to open command window then type : fastboot oem lock . This will lock the bootloader, now you will be able to run RUU. Just keep in mind that you may only go up Android versions levels ,, running RUU will stabilize your device and fixes the sectors which u may have damaged during the moding in the RAM .. Now for obtaining S-OFF the only option for you (since u upgraded) is to use DirtyRacun witch uses Ubuntu Live CD method and it does work. ***Now, if you just want unlocked bootloader with SU permission so u can flash rooms (not firmware or radio) and don't care about S-OFF then let me know to show you the options available at this time .. I repeat *you may only go up in android versions , in case that is necessary to go down then you need to deal with the CID. By switching and modifying the CID only then you are allowed to downgrade the Android Build versions
Dirty Racun isn't the only option for S-off
He's already unlocked his bootloader and has root. He's on the latest firmware version for the old partition layout: it's well-documented that methods like Rumrunner work.
OP, here's the thread for Rumrunner. I suggest giving it a read:thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498684
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I'm having the same problems. you're using mean bean right? Do you use mobile data or are you using Wifi? Whats your provider?
Magnum_Enforcer said:
Dirty Racun isn't the only option for S-off
He's already unlocked his bootloader and has root. He's on the latest firmware version for the old partition layout: it's well-documented that methods like Rumrunner work.
OP, here's the thread for Rumrunner. I suggest giving it a read:thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2498684
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Thanks, I will look at that now. I tried disabling the antivirus as stated above and that didn't work either, so maybe this thread will give more detail to help me gain S-off.
Linux guy said:
I'm having the same problems. you're using mean bean right? Do you use mobile data or are you using Wifi? Whats your provider?
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Sorry for the late reply. Correct, I'm using mean bean. I'm using wifi while doing all of this, my service provider is AT&T.
certifiedkj said:
Thanks, I will look at that now. I tried disabling the antivirus as stated above and that didn't work either, so maybe this thread will give more detail to help me gain S-off.
Sorry for the late reply. Correct, I'm using mean bean. I'm using wifi while doing all of this, my service provider is AT&T.
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Excuse my ignorance but but how did you get sprints HTC evo 4g LTE codename jewel to work on at&t. I didn't know you could do that. (hint: are you sure you have the right phone? )
Anyways. As long as its an HTC it should be fine right? The problem would be the same.
Linux guy said:
Excuse my ignorance but but how did you get sprints HTC evo 4g LTE codename jewel to work on at&t. I didn't know you could do that. (hint: are you sure you have the right phone? )
Anyways. As long as its an HTC it should be fine right? The problem would be the same.
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Oh, I'm with Sprint, I was referring to using the wifi from my AT&T router. Sorry for the confusion lol.

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