Can someone give me some guidance on which direction I should take here? I've been rooted (did it myself) for over 2 years and using the same Rom since late 2012.. since then I haven't been updating any because I liked the ROM. Lately the phone has been bugging a bit and I feel I need to update everything.
Attached are pics of my setups and where this phone software stands. I attempted obtaining Soff via a few different methods 5 months ago but something failed in each attempt, so I gave up and reverted back to the same Rom where I had stability.
I've been reading about different methods of updating my radios and applying a new Rom, but with so much different information out here, I've gotten confused quite easily.
Should I unroot and go back to stock to get a clean slate? And if so, what's the most up to date unroot method? Last one I saw was 2012 version.
Can someone show me the steps I need to take to avoid bricking my phone to get the latest software? I read about sense 5 a bit and that looks interesting. I also read the thread recently about the guy that purchased a used EVO LTE and his experiences. I don't know if his experience applies to my situation since his Rom looks to be newer than mine.
All help and pointers are appreciated.
I would start in the thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639180
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Thanks for the reply. I'll look at sense 5 and see if that's the way I want to go. I first need to get soff before doing anything.
suicidedoordavid said:
Thanks for the reply. I'll look at sense 5 and see if that's the way I want to go. I first need to get soff before doing anything.
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Consider trying this method for S-off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163013
It works with older software and is very easy to use. You will retain S-off if you do decide to update via RUU method as well.
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help flashing new firmware
I need help flashing the new firmware+recovery on hboot. Can someone explain how to flash the zip using hboot for me .
Esteban234 said:
I need help flashing the new firmware+recovery on hboot. Can someone explain how to flash the zip using hboot for me .
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All of the information you need is available by searching for it. Please search and read before asking for help. Also, remember, Google is your friend. Thanks.
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All of the information you need is available by searching for it. Please search and read before asking for help. Also, remember, Google is your friend. Thanks.
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Sorry I'm new... But I tried searching maybe I'm wording it wrong . Also if you wouldn't mind telling me if opening a cmd promt on windows while phone is in fastboot usb and typing "Fastboot flash zip" is the right way of flashing it the firmware w/recovery from captain throwbacks forum.Thanks in advance!
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I have been helping out quite a few people lately and thought I would offer my help and knowledge to anyone who needs it. Have a question? Need help finding a file? Hit me up on Gtalk @ [email protected]
I may not be able to answer right away but I will get to you. I did something similar when we got s-off and ended up walking around 30 people through the process. I may not have all the answers but I will do my best to help in any way I can. Apparently others are trying to "help" and if you choose to follow their advice if you brick your phone you are on your own.
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I have been helping out quite a few people lately and thought I would offer my help and knowledge to anyone who needs it. Have a question? Need help finding a file? Hit me up on Gtalk @ [email protected]
I may not be able to answer right away but I will get to you. I did something similar when we got s-off and ended up walking around 30 people through the process. I may not have all the answers but I will do my best to help in any way I can.
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what if i just want someone to talk to?
About what?
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About what?
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Pancake mix of course!
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About what?
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Idk. Just talk. *foreveralone.jpg*
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Uh, I could use some help, but not sure if it's up your alley. However I'm not allowed to post in the proper forum because of my n00bness so yeah... Anyway I'm running the new ICS on my Rezound and using the MinimalText widgit. Basically, is there any way to make numbered notifications pop up on the widgets you create and place? An example would be, is I used MinimalText to create a simple "EMAIL" icon. However I want a little notification to be able to pop up on that icon telling me how many new emails I have. Same with SMS. Any help would be cool, and if not no worries. Thanks.
EDIT: See attachment so you get what I'm trying to say
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Uh, I could use some help, but not sure if it's up your alley. However I'm not allowed to post in the proper forum because of my n00bness so yeah... Anyway I'm running the new ICS on my Rezound and using the MinimalText widgit. Basically, is there any way to make numbered notifications pop up on the widgets you create and place? An example iwould be, is I used MinimalText to create a simple "EMAIL" icon. However I want a little notification to be able to pop up on that icon telling me how many new emails I have. Same with SMS. Any help would be cool, and if not no worries. Thanks.
EDIT: See attachment so you get what I'm trying to say
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I know if you use nova laucher prime there is a secondary app called something like tesla unread. So if the theme works with tesla launcher it could be done. Tesla unread makes its so if i have a text it will have a 1 next to my message icon. here is a link,
you have to use nova launcher with this add-on, https://play.google.com/store/search?q=tesla+unread
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I have a question. I want to upgrade to the new RUU. I have made a few changes and have no idea where I am with my firmware GB ICS? It works so I leave it alone.
I am S-Off, rooted and relocked but I cannot get the latest OTA update automatically. (Probably because of the custom recovery)
hboot - 2.11.000
radio - 0.95.00.1118r/0.95.00.1223r
Amon-RA recovery 3.13
Software
Android Version 4.0.3
Sense 3.6
Software Number 3.14.605.5 710RD
Where do I start? Removing the Amon-RA?
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I have a question. I want to upgrade to the new RUU. I have made a few changes and have no idea where I am with my firmware GB ICS? It works so I leave it alone.
I am S-Off, rooted and relocked but I cannot get the latest OTA update automatically. (Probably because of the custom recovery)
hboot - 2.11.000
radio - 0.95.00.1118r/0.95.00.1223r
Amon-RA recovery 3.13
Software
Android Version 4.0.3
Sense 3.6
Software Number 3.14.605.5 710RD
Where do I start? Removing the Amon-RA?
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I think if you run the .12 RUU you should be back on track to receive OTA's again, if not mistaken.
Just download the new RUU name it PH98IMG and flash it in bootloader (hboot). Afterwards you will need to flash a recovery and youll be all set. Being locked, unlocked is irrelevant as long as your s-off. Meaning you never need to unlock as long as your s-off.
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esheesle said:
I think if you run the .12 RUU you should be back on track to receive OTA's again, if not mistaken.
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Thats not what he was asking. He wanted to know where to start in the whole process.
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Ok, I was a little confused with the GB / ICS firmware talk. Figured I would just leave it alone. I will back everything up through the recovery and get this done. Thanks!
superchaos said:
Ok, I was a little confused with the GB / ICS firmware talk. Figured I would just leave it alone. I will back everything up through the recovery and get this done. Thanks!
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You dont ever want to mix them. The RUU contains the rom, firmware,radios etc.. you will be fine. Im on gtalk if you need help. My email should be in the op if not ill add it.
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superchaos said:
I have a question. I want to upgrade to the new RUU. I have made a few changes and have no idea where I am with my firmware GB ICS? It works so I leave it alone.
I am S-Off, rooted and relocked but I cannot get the latest OTA update automatically. (Probably because of the custom recovery)
hboot - 2.11.000
radio - 0.95.00.1118r/0.95.00.1223r
Amon-RA recovery 3.13
Software
Android Version 4.0.3
Sense 3.6
Software Number 3.14.605.5 710RD
Where do I start? Removing the Amon-RA?
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Relock and run the newest ics ruu you will need to re flash recovery of your choice when your done
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You are on the last gingerbread release. Run the new RUU as stated and if you decide on AmonRA for recovery make sure you use v3.15. 3.13 will not work on ICS firmware.
Squirrel1620 said:
Relock and run the newest ics ruu you will need to re flash recovery of your choice when your done
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Stop giving advice. You all arent even reading. He doesnt need to relock hes s-off. Please stop giving bad advice. I started this thread to help people and you all have turned it into noob central. ONLY IF YOU ARE 100% YOU KNOW THE ANSWER, YOU MAY RESPOND.
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Stop giving advice. You all arent even reading. He doesnt need to relock hes s-off. Please stop giving bad advice. I started this thread to help people and you all have turned it into noob central. ONLY IF YOU ARE 100% YOU KNOW THE ANSWER, YOU MAY RESPOND.
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I must have missed the part where only you can respond, last I checked that's what pm's are for.
Back on topic, I misread but yeah dude just running the ruu will get you all set. But if you made a nandroid on gb firmware you cannot restore it on ics firmware you'll have to start fresh
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Youre right , i did it this way because of people like you. Apparently you cant read. What if he took your advice and had an eng hboot? He would have bricked his phone. This is my thread. I will run it as i see fit. If you cant stay out of it i will ask mods to close so you cant go around giving bad advice and will only post my gtalk acct. Also re posting advice that ive already given him is annoying and just makes more post people have to go through to find answers
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Can someone please give me the link on how to install the RUU back so that I can go completely stock? I want to update my radios and software, then re-root. Please help me locate this file! I'm sorry if it's in the threads some where, it's late and I just want to be able to get a quick answer from you guys!
Thank you!!
I feel your laziness
http://stockroms.net/file/HTCEvo4GLTE/RUU
Dumb question, but how do I run this?
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I feel your laziness
http://stockroms.net/file/HTCEvo4GLTE/RUU
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When op opens 3-4 threads about the same thing its no longer laziness, its a clear lack of effort to take the time to learn something that not only has been posted several times but is a method used by several phone models.
Hello everyone!
I recently purchased a Rezound and I want to jump into rooting/modding it. Im coming from the Samsung Fascinate, and that thing was super easy to root. I've searched the forums here but I just couldn't find a root guide. I want to flash Infection rom but I really don't know how to go about it. I don't know what this s-off and s-on business is about and I don't want to do anything to my phone without further research to prevent bricking my device. My software number reads: 3.14.605.13 710RD. I am running stock android 4.0.3. Could anyone please send me in the right direction to go about flashing custom roms on my new device? Thank you!
Unlocking bootloader Guide: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/ht...w-unlock-rezound-s-bootloader-htcdev-com.html
here is the latest Ruu Leak, there is an ota that is newer but the ota "over the air" update caused problems for alot of people. So its useless and just easier to use the latest Ruu and anyone will back me up on that statement: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ull-ruu-build-4-03-605-2-for-the-htc-rezound/
i recommend TWRP recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902381
and if you do decide to s-off, READ! ABOUT! IT! and make sure you know what your doing befor you attempt. ill just supply the link for you so you got something to come back to if you decide to do it: http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm
i just supplied the links since its 3am in 10 minutes lol, so if you got any questions or problems just post back. i might be up and other people will help :good:
EDIT: You will need ADB to do all the above listed
bunchies said:
Unlocking bootloader Guide: http://www.droidforums.net/forum/ht...w-unlock-rezound-s-bootloader-htcdev-com.html
here is the latest Ruu Leak, there is an ota that is newer but the ota "over the air" update caused problems for alot of people. So its useless and just easier to use the latest Ruu and anyone will back me up on that statement: http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...ull-ruu-build-4-03-605-2-for-the-htc-rezound/
i recommend TWRP recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1902381
and if you do decide to s-off, READ! ABOUT! IT! and make sure you know what your doing befor you attempt. ill just supply the link for you so you got something to come back to if you decide to do it: http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm
i just supplied the links since its 3am in 10 minutes lol, so if you got any questions or problems just post back. i might be up and other people will help :good:
EDIT: You will need ADB to do all the above listed
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Thank you so much! i successfully installed infection rom and am using it with s-on buy flashing the boot.img after flashing the rom. i think i will stay away from s-off for now, but thank you again for your help
I was on the same OTA as you. Unlocked via HTCDev, flashed recovery in fast boot and superuser. From there you can flash ROMs while s-on. I went a step further using the unlimited.io website and got s-off.
If you stay s-on you need to have a computer to flash the boot.IMG from the ROM you want which is the kernel.
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Oh I see. OK I will look into that
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hey again guys, i just have a few questions.
Say if i were to want to flash a newer version of infection rom, would be okay to just wipe cache and dalvik then flash the newer version unless instructed by the dev to wipe everything? Also, since I am currently s-on, will i have to flash the boot.img everytime i flash a new custom rom or update infection rom?
luke949 said:
hey again guys, i just have a few questions.
Say if i were to want to flash a newer version of infection rom, would be okay to just wipe cache and dalvik then flash the newer version unless instructed by the dev to wipe everything? Also, since I am currently s-on, will i have to flash the boot.img everytime i flash a new custom rom or update infection rom?
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I always wipe everything but yea you should be OK. If you change ROMs you have to flash the boot.img. I didn't stay son long so in not sure about updates. Try it if it doesn't boot then you have too.
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I use http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37061598 its the unofficial port of cm 10.1, stang is awesome enough to build an update every fourth night. So we do flash an update zip on top of our first flash and so on
If its an update to the ROM you should just be able to flash on top of it and wipe cache\dalvik cache. the only time you need a complete full wipe is if the android version changes from 4.2.2 which android version doesn't change often OR if you start having major issues.
As far as flashing the boot.img in bootloader every update. You should ask the dev or an s-on person using the rom. I wouldn't know because I s-off'd my rezound within the first 2hours of having it
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Woo! thanks a lot guys! im loving the rezound so far. great community we got here on this side of the board btw. :good:
Hell yeah. Rezound forums arnt boring like the other ones Lol
Do you want a custom kernel?
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If you stay s-on you need to have a computer to flash the boot.IMG from the ROM you want which is the kernel.
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Actually, it depends on the ROM. I use EclipticRez and Snuzzo and Hawknest have it set up to create a PH98IMG file of the kernel you choose in setup, it puts in in a folder so all you have to do as s-on is navigate to it in recovery and flash. So no need for a computer.
I've had the phone since it came out and I'm still s-on. Doesn't bother me a bit.
I looked into S-off for the Rezound and I found Hasoon2000s all in one tool kit found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1696394
I also read about how there no more support for windows OS for s-off. I'm not familiar with linux unfortunately (something i have to check off in my bucket list someday). Is there any way to achieve s-off while using windows?
I did the wire trick on windows 7, I search for a guide for you on xda. I'll edit the post if I found something
Edit: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612035 I found this. Its exactly what you need :thumbup:
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amom
Been a while since I've visted the fourms. Trying to update the rez. Can anyone point me in the right direction for latest amon recovery flash?
SR3TLAW said:
Been a while since I've visted the fourms. Trying to update the rez. Can anyone point me in the right direction for latest amon recovery flash?
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Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339679&highlight=amon
v3.16 is what you want. You need to unzip it and flash it in fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery <nameofrecovery>
feralicious said:
Here you go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339679&highlight=amon
v3.16 is what you want. You need to unzip it and flash it in fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery <nameofrecovery>
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Thanks.
So im looking for a full featured lightweight rom that has everything working. Neo has, well, a million roms out, needing something lean. Trying to move away from sense or maybe a desensed? Ideas?
SR3TLAW said:
Thanks.
So im looking for a full featured lightweight rom that has everything working. Neo has, well, a million roms out, needing something lean. Trying to move away from sense or maybe a desensed? Ideas?
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You can try EclipticRez, I do believe there's a desensed option when installing but I'm not completely positive. If there is give it a go. It's really smooth and there's good, active support for it.
I just got my new htc evo 4g lte because my other one broke so i have the latest firmware and everything, I am s off but i am wondering what can i do with it since i already have the new radios. At least i believe i do. like i said i just got it today and its already s off so if anyone knows any cool thing i can do with that please post, Also i need a rom, any suggestions? I want a new one and a reliable one that is not cm10 and i am willing to try anything out, thanks guys and hope i see some good help
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I just got my new htc evo 4g lte because my other one broke so i have the latest firmware and everything, I am s off but i am wondering what can i do with it since i already have the new radios. At least i believe i do. like i said i just got it today and its already s off so if anyone knows any cool thing i can do with that please post, Also i need a rom, any suggestions? I want a new one and a reliable one that is not cm10 and i am willing to try anything out, thanks guys and hope i see some good help
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Check out the link in my sig. The biggest thing at the moment since your firmware is up to date is that you don't have to worry about flashing the kernel separately from the ROM
Also, the latest firmware (baseband) is 1.12.11.1210.
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FinZ28 said:
Check out the link in my sig. The biggest thing at the moment since your firmware is up to date is that you don't have to worry about flashing the kernel separately from the ROM
Also, the latest firmware (baseband) is 1.12.11.1210.
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nice write up also so there's no apps that run off of it? its just for updates?
Smileymk6 said:
nice write up also where will i go when a new one comes out? like to download it and so there's no apps that run off of it? its just for updates?
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No apps run off of it, no.
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S-Off allows you to change different things that you wouldn't be able to while S-on, like changing the splash screen when you first turn on your phone.
You can also flash any rom (SENSE, AOSP, or other...) without the need to flash the kernel in advance. With S-on, you have to use fastboot on a computer or Flash Image GUI found in the play store to flash the kernels.
Lastly, S-Off allows you to upgrade and downgrade the firmware at will. This is incredibly useful if you are having signal or battery drain problems with older firmware, since you can update them without the need to relock the bootloader and accept OTAs, which will require you to find a different exploit to root, and also to attain S-Off. Each Hboot version requires a different exploit, but luckily, there was one found for each version. S-Off is also the ultimate protection against bricks. It doesn't make it invulnerable, but you are more likely to save your phone.
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Smileymk6 said:
I just got my new htc evo 4g lte because my other one broke so i have the latest firmware and everything, I am s off but i am wondering what can i do with it since i already have the new radios. At least i believe i do. like i said i just got it today and its already s off so if anyone knows any cool thing i can do with that please post, Also i need a rom, any suggestions? I want a new one and a reliable one that is not cm10 and i am willing to try anything out, thanks guys and hope i see some good help
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Nevermind I didn't read the whole post
been going crazy for 3 days trying to get s-off but i was on 1.26.502.15 i read somewhere to flash with the nandroid from 1.26.502.10 i did that no problem the next step is to run the ruu from 1.26.502.12 i did that it finished successfully but did not change still on 1.26.502.10 tried few more time also tried via .exe and zip still stuck on 1.26.502.10 my hboot is 1.44 i even tried ota update but it says none available please help im lost
It's an exploit, I've seen people where it takes multiple times.
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This is the best guide I've seen for obtaining S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
In Flames said:
It's an exploit, I've seen people where it takes multiple times.
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tried 4 times do you think i may need to try more than that
sirshakealot said:
This is the best guide I've seen for obtaining S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506
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doesnt work tried multiple times i need to be on 1.26.502.12
Post your question in the HTC One International forum. The AT&T forum is half-dead mostly. You can get much more looks, responses, and info.
sirshakealot said:
Post your question in the HTC One International forum. The AT&T forum is half-dead mostly. You can get much more looks, responses, and info.
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thank you ill give it a try
update i tried nobody tried to help at all
ok i tried some stuff and it turns out i am on 1.26.502.12 but in saettings still shows 1.26.502.10 but revone gives me error code -1 and moonshine
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Sorry I wish I knew more to tell ya. I used Vomer's guide and it did the trick for me. I was having trouble at first just like you. After almost bricking my phone I was finally able to get S-OFF and upgrade my fw.
i finaly have s-off followed the guide and it worked this time thanks for all your help