Ok, so it July 15 2014. I've come to terms that this phone is old, but i recently picked one up for cheap in the hopes to replace my broken M7. unknowingly, my phone updated it's firmware to 3.17.651.5 and the Hboot is already at 2.09. I have dug through guides, upon guides in hopes of getting this damn thing S-off but i see Barely the Slightest mention of 3.17 anywhere. So as of today, does anyone know what my best option is for S-off? I am at a lost..I am close to just using an RUU i found that apparently is android 4.3 and Sense 5 and not bothering to s-off.
HunterKiotori said:
Ok, so it July 15 2014. I've come to terms that this phone is old, but i recently picked one up for cheap in the hopes to replace my broken M7. unknowingly, my phone updated it's firmware to 3.17.651.5 and the Hboot is already at 2.09. I have dug through guides, upon guides in hopes of getting this damn thing S-off but i see Barely the Slightest mention of 3.17 anywhere. So as of today, does anyone know what my best option is for S-off? I am at a lost..I am close to just using an RUU i found that apparently is android 4.3 and Sense 5 and not bothering to s-off.
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Try rumrunner or firewater. If neither work, relock your bootloader, run the ruu then use firewater again.
Sent from my EVO using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
My Hboot guide specifically mentions both Rumrunner & Firewater for Hboot 2.09/software version 3.17 One of those exploits should work just fine:thumbup:
Sent from my HTC M8
Here's what I did just 2 days ago to successfully get the EVO 4G LTE 3.17.651.5 bootloader unlocked (rooted), S-Off, and firmware upgraded.
1) Used HTCDev.com to unlock the bootloader.
2) Installed TWRP 2.7.0.1b Recovery and SuperSU
2) Used Rumrunner to gain S-Off (make sure you have SuperSU installed and grant permission to Rumrunner as it asks or it will fail. This can be a little tricky and was a frustrating problem until I came across this thread to get S-Off --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49567833&postcount=73
This helped also. I read every page. --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50112361&postcount=1
Good Luck!
The recovery ending with the letter B is for the new partition layout. If they're on the old layout they can't use that version of TWRP. I know you updated to the new layout so that version is correct for you.
Sent from my HTC M8
Magnum_Enforcer said:
The recovery ending with the letter B is for the new partition layout. If they're on the old layout they can't use that version of TWRP. I know you updated to the new layout so that version is correct for you.
Sent from my HTC M8
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Thanks Magnum_Enforcer,
I actually loaded and used that version (2.7.0.1b) of TWRP just after I picked up the phone from Sprint last week and it worked fine on the old partition layout. After you helped me get the RUU flashed I reflashed it and seems to work just the same on the new partition scheme. I may be wrong (I've read so many pages on the forum lately) but I believe that 2.7.0.1b was created/modified by Captain_Throwback to work with the new memory partitioning while keeping compatibility with old memory partitions.
airdog99 said:
Here's what I did just 2 days ago to successfully get the EVO 4G LTE 3.17.651.5 bootloader unlocked (rooted), S-Off, and firmware upgraded.
1) Used HTCDev.com to unlock the bootloader.
2) Installed TWRP 2.7.0.1b Recovery and SuperSU
2) Used Rumrunner to gain S-Off (make sure you have SuperSU installed and grant permission to Rumrunner as it asks or it will fail. This can be a little tricky and was a frustrating problem until I came across this thread to get S-Off --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49567833&postcount=73
This helped also. I read every page. --> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50112361&postcount=1
Good Luck!
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So i tried this method and was unable to get root at all. one i tried to get root with TWRP my phone just went into boot loops. I'm gping to try the sense 5 ruu. I can't use any other one
OK, so i got the newest RUU and am now on the Sense 5 platform, i have used the Modded TWRP and achieved SU. from there i noticed that my Hboot is now 2.10. Knowing this, which is the best option for S-off or am i stuck?
Hboot: 2.10
Software: 4.13.651.4
Recovery: TWRP 2.7.1.0b
Super user: Yes
Bootloader HTC Dev Unlocked
Try Rumrunner or Firewater. Both are known to work on Hboot 2.10. Links to both exploits can be found in the top link in my sig.
Sent from my HTC M8
I've rumrunner and it fave a fatal message at the end of the process and to download latest package, which I was using. I'll try the other one next
Alright, I am happy to report that firewater has worked for me. thank you very much guys for the support. I hope to try out some new roms
HunterKiotori said:
I've rumrunner and it fave a fatal message at the end of the process and to download latest package, which I was using. I'll try the other one next
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I found this post and was finally able to achieve S-Off using Rumrunner with the instructions provided by Strat911 (post #803) http://androidforums.com/evo-4g-lte...ng-dummies-complete-guide-17.html#post6554970
I was getting the same error as Strat911 (scroll up in the thread to post #801) until he figured it out. I found that opening SuperSU and going to Settings and changing Default access from Prompt to Grant fixed the problem as Rumrunner was being denied superuser permission during the process. Just read the thread I linked (start at post #801) and if that's the issue you are having change that setting in SuperSU and you should get S-Off.
Good Luck!
EDIT: Looks like you got it fixed with Firewater while I was typing up my reply. Congrats on getting S-OFF !!!
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I get to step 12 on the htcdev website and everything looks normal yet nothing on my phone changes (no screen asking me if i want to unlock the bootloader). I just got this refurb today and am desperately in need of titanium backup to restore some important info. Has anyone seen or heard of this problem? I would love to get suggestions on a possible solution.
THanks for your help!
hendav said:
I get to step 12 on the htcdev website and everything looks normal yet nothing on my phone changes (no screen asking me if i want to unlock the bootloader). I just got this refurb today and am desperately in need of titanium backup to restore some important info. Has anyone seen or heard of this problem? I would love to get suggestions on a possible solution.
THanks for your help!
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Short Answer: off the top of my head, is the device updated to the latest hboot version? Probably will need the latest hboot version to complete the htc unlock process.
Long Answer: I don't have the HTC steps for their specific unlock method memorized. In order to help you, I logged into their web site, created an account and went as far through the steps as possible without completing their method as I'm already unlocked through the revolutionary method.
Step 10 is the step where the hash code from the device is submitted to HTC. I'm not able to see any step beyond Step 10.
The more information you're able to share, the wider group of individuals you'll allow to provide solutions. If you're able to share with us the specifics of Step 11 and Step 12, we might be able to provide more detailed help.
Keep us updated! Hope that helps!
Im having the same issue unlocking my white evo 3d. came with the lastest firmware out of the box and now step 12 says successful and nothing happens on the phone, very frustrating ive tried getting new unlock bins and nothing im running windows 7 and am very familar with rooting other devices. Any advice would be wonderful
Fixed this stupid issue today myself:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1239821
^First post; basically update the phone w/ an RUU and redo the whole unlocking process.
I wasted 4 hours of my life on this ****. grrr
joestuff said:
Im having the same issue unlocking my white evo 3d. came with the lastest firmware out of the box and now step 12 says successful and nothing happens on the phone, very frustrating ive tried getting new unlock bins and nothing im running windows 7 and am very familar with rooting other devices. Any advice would be wonderful
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Your white EVO came with 2.3.4 out of the box? Mine didn't. Shut down the phone, remove battery, then boot into bootloader by holding volume down and power. Once in bootloader tell me the bootloader version. If it is 1.40 like mine was you can use revolutionary. You guys are probably stuck at that step because you don't have the 1.50 hboot and probably have a lower hboot. If it is lower than 1.50 do the revolutionary method.
Sent from Dorian's EVO 3D
I just wanted to chime in and say for anyone having the issue of the HTC Dev root method not working for them on steps 12 or 13:
flash error due to too many links
flash failing
flash hanging on sending Unlock_code.bin
flash appearing to send successfully, but still no disclaimer screen appearing
All of these problems were solved for me after by updating my phone to 2.08.651.3 via HTC software update in the Android OS.
Thanks to dastin1015 and lchupacabras for the suggestion.
I just got a new 3d yesterday, it came with 2.08.651.2 and I got hung up on step 12 as mentioned, it looked like it flashed but I got no unlock screen on the phone. I updated my phone to .3 as mentioned by bleaktrotter and I'm having the same problem...currently downloading the .2 RUU....?
bradbarton said:
I just got a new 3d yesterday, it came with 2.08.651.2 and I got hung up on step 12 as mentioned, it looked like it flashed but I got no unlock screen on the phone. I updated my phone to .3 as mentioned by bleaktrotter and I'm having the same problem...currently downloading the .2 RUU....?
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Did u check your hboot version? If u have 1.30 or 1.40 its been suggested to run the "revolutionary" method to get s-off.
Sent from my "Up all night, sleep all day" Evo3D
hboot is 1.50... i did the RUU to .2 and re did the process and just got the unlock screen...hmm
Here's some additional references:
mpgrimm2 said:
(XDA) TwoLazyG's [GUIDE] Unroot your HTC unlocked EVO 3d (Hboot 1.50 & Stock RUU's)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1388501
(XDA) jdeoxys's [How to] Restore evo 3d to latest stock RUU on hboot 1.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337379
Copy of Original HTC Unlocking Instructions form HTCdev.com (plus some extra notes) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437684
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Got my issue with this solved:
Stock Hboot1.50 HTC Unlock/ RUU 651.3 flash problems http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18852.msg236519#msg236519
So you guys are saying fully update my phone, and then use the htc unlock? Firmware, software, everything?
Nsandhu23 said:
So you guys are saying fully update my phone, and then use the htc unlock? Firmware, software, everything?
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Nope. You need to I.D. your phones Hboot version first.
- Hboot 1.30 or 1.40 : use the revolutionary.io Full S-Off Method (Official RUU updates will kill the exploit).
- Hboot 1.50 : Your stuck using the HTCdev.com unlock method (S-On, Unlocked bootloader, mostly rooted). I used Zedomax's Guide from HtcEvoHacks.com but had some issues that weren't due to Max's guide and had to run the RUU (Rom Update Utility).
My issues: Stock Hboot1.50 HTC Unlock/ RUU 651.3 flash problems http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18852.msg236519#msg236519
Here's some links I'm gathering:
Evo3d Useful Thread Links: 01-11-12 http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18827.0
mpgrimm2 said:
Nope. You need to I.D. your phones Hboot version first.
- Hboot 1.30 or 1.40 : use the revolutionary.io Full S-Off Method (Official RUU updates will kill the exploit).
- Hboot 1.50 : Your stuck using the HTCdev.com unlock method (S-On, Unlocked bootloader, mostly rooted). I used Zedomax's Guide from HtcEvoHacks.com but had some issues that weren't due to Max's guide and had to run the RUU (Rom Update Utility).
My issues: Stock Hboot1.50 HTC Unlock/ RUU 651.3 flash problems http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18852.msg236519#msg236519
Here's some links I'm gathering:
Evo3d Useful Thread Links: 01-11-12 http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=18827.0
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Okay thanks I'll check which hboot I have.
i hav same issue with my GSM version , anyone can fix that , it stuck on step 12
i'll found how to fix this problem and feedback as fast as i can
Ok after 5 hours of trying to unlock my bootloader, all you have to do is install the 2.17 RUU.exe and then go into fastboot and unlock using the htc method.
phonghoangka said:
i hav same issue with my GSM version , anyone can fix that , it stuck on step 12
i'll found how to fix this problem and feedback as fast as i can
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I also I have same issue with GSM version http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22947122#post22947122
If you find the solution post it please.
I purchased a ATT HTC One from one of my friends, it was rooted and had TWRP installed. It was also running Bigxie 4.3 GPe rom. I would like to go to the GPe 4.4 rom but the problem im having is all they ones I can find say they require S-OFF. My phone is S-ON and I have not been able to obtain S-OFF with revone or rumrunner. I tried moonshine but my phone would not boot after the fastboot process. Revone gives me an error 1 and rumrunner tells me to flash a unsecure kernal and try again. The phone is hboot 1.44. After doing a little research I found that someone pleople are saying to go back to the factory rom, the problem is im not sure if the guy backed up the factory rom before he flashed the 4.3 GPe rom. I have asked him and he can remember and blew me off... so my question is how can I find out if he backed up the factory rom, how to restore it or how to obtain S-OFF with bigxie 4.3 GPe rom. Thanks in advance for the help, btw im a noob at this so the more dumbed down responses the better
epcon said:
I purchased a ATT HTC One from one of my friends, it was rooted and had TWRP installed. It was also running Bigxie 4.3 GPe rom. I would like to go to the GPe 4.4 rom but the problem im having is all they ones I can find say they require S-OFF. My phone is S-ON and I have not been able to obtain S-OFF with revone or rumrunner. I tried moonshine but my phone would not boot after the fastboot process. Revone gives me an error 1 and rumrunner tells me to flash a unsecure kernal and try again. The phone is hboot 1.44. After doing a little research I found that someone pleople are saying to go back to the factory rom, the problem is im not sure if the guy backed up the factory rom before he flashed the 4.3 GPe rom. I have asked him and he can remember and blew me off... so my question is how can I find out if he backed up the factory rom, how to restore it or how to obtain S-OFF with bigxie 4.3 GPe rom. Thanks in advance for the help, btw im a noob at this so the more dumbed down responses the better
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I'm not trying to sound rude but this question gets ask every day
their are dozens of post on how to return to stock
Look Here Guru Reset
Wow I'm not sure how I missed that in my research. Thanks!!!
Before I go through these steps does anyone know of another way I can get S-OFF?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
epcon said:
Wow I'm not sure how I missed that in my research. Thanks!!!
Before I go through these steps does anyone know of another way I can get S-OFF?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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Rumrunner works just fine on your hboot. Reread the instructions and try again.
Also read up on how you make a backup of your soff when you are done.
epcon said:
Wow I'm not sure how I missed that in my research. Thanks!!!
Before I go through these steps does anyone know of another way I can get S-OFF?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
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If you have an AT&T phone - MID - PN0712000 - CID - CWS__001
just run this http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/guru_reset_m7_1-26-502-15-zip/
Install the stock recovery and take the OTA Update... then just use rumrunner to s-off
clsA said:
If you have an AT&T phone - MID - PN0712000 - CID - CWS__001
just run this
Install the stock recovery and take the OTA Update... then just use rumrunner to s-off
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Thanks cLsA, I restored that RUU and stock recovery, it was still not able to get rumrunner to work... error -6 this time. Im just giving up on getting 4.4... this is becoming a lot more trouble than its worth. I do have one more question though, is there a way to hide the system update is ready to install on 4.3 GPe ROM?
epcon said:
Thanks cLsA, I restored that RUU and stock recovery, it was still not able to get rumrunner to work... error -6 this time. Im just giving up on getting 4.4... this is becoming a lot more trouble than its worth. I do have one more question though, is there a way to hide the system update is ready to install on 4.3 GPe ROM?
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I used the developers edition and had the 4.4 updated in 30 min or so
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47992226&postcount=469
if you did the guru reset to at&t stock how are you back on GPe Rom ?
clsA said:
I used the developers edition and had the 4.4 updated in 30 min or so
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47992226&postcount=469
if you did the guru reset to at&t stock how are you back on GPe Rom ?
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I installed the guru with root off. rumrunner would not run unless I had root so I installed the newest TWRP and gained root access. Rumrunner then did get futher but still gave me an error. I tried tried with revone then but it gave me a error -6. Also when I installed the guru I did not have a OTA update ready. My phone said it was already up to date. So I used TWRP and restored from a backup of my 4.3GPe rom.
My phone is HBOOT 1.44
MID - PN0712000 - CID - CWS__001
DevUnlocked Bootloader
epcon said:
I installed the guru with root off. rumrunner would not run unless I had root so I installed the newest TWRP and gained root access. Rumrunner then did get futher but still gave me an error. I tried tried with revone then but it gave me a error -6. Also when I installed the guru I did not have a OTA update ready. My phone said it was already up to date. So I used TWRP and restored from a backup of my 4.3GPe rom.
My phone is HBOOT 1.44
MID - PN0712000 - CID - CWS__001
DevUnlocked Bootloader
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try the developer edition reset I posted above and try rumrunner again
Hey guys, I'm a long time lurker of these forums but this will be my first post in a couple years... Lol. I did some searches both on Google and on the XDA forums and although I found some helpful information, I'd really like a definitive answer for this particular problem instance.
I have an unlocked bootloader using TWRP recovery, per the sources listed on this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518211).
After doing a factory reset/wiping the Delvik Cash & Data, I install the CM11 ROM via TWRP. TWRP reports that the install was a success, however after rebooting (whether or not I wipe the Delvik/Cache again) I get stuck in a boot loop in which the HTC logo appears but nothing more.
Luckily I backed up my stock ROM prior to attempting this install, so for now I'm still sitting on 4.1.1 HTC JellyBean. If anyone has any help though I would GREATLY appreciate it, I'd really love to get KitKat on this phone.
internetcommand said:
Hey guys, I'm a long time lurker of these forums but this will be my first post in a couple years... Lol. I did some searches both on Google and on the XDA forums and although I found some helpful information, I'd really like a definitive answer for this particular problem instance.
I have an unlocked bootloader using TWRP recovery, per the sources listed on this post (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2518211).
After doing a factory reset/wiping the Delvik Cash & Data, I install the CM11 ROM via TWRP. TWRP reports that the install was a success, however after rebooting (whether or not I wipe the Delvik/Cache again) I get stuck in a boot loop in which the HTC logo appears but nothing more.
Luckily I backed up my stock ROM prior to attempting this install, so for now I'm still sitting on 4.1.1 HTC JellyBean. If anyone has any help though I would GREATLY appreciate it, I'd really love to get KitKat on this phone.
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Are you s-on? If so that is the issue. What I did when I was s-on was I'd flash the rom, let it bootloop, manually reboot into recovery, reflash without wipe. Bit of a PITA. S-off is so much easier.
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
gstanke said:
Are you s-on? If so that is the issue. What I did when I was s-on was I'd flash the rom, let it bootloop, manually reboot into recovery, reflash without wipe. Bit of a PITA. S-off is so much easier.
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
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Thank you very much for your response, and yes I do currently have S-On. I'm looking into methods of removing it right now.
If you or anyone else happen to know a good, working method for 4.1.1 and Firmware 3.17.651 firmware I'd really appreciate it. This is currently the guide I'm looking at, but I would appreciate one with a bit more explanation or something confirmed on my firmware (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163013).
Once again though, thank you very much for identifying where my problem was!
EDIT: Here are some newer sources I've found which should work with the 3.17 firmware (http://www.pocketables.com/2013/10/3-17-651-4-s-method-works-htc-evo-4g-lte.html) (http://rumrunner.us/instructions/)
internetcommand said:
Thank you very much for your response, and yes I do currently have S-On. I'm looking into methods of removing it right now.
If you or anyone else happen to know a good, working method for 4.1.1 and Firmware 3.17.651 firmware I'd really appreciate it. This is currently the guide I'm looking at, but I would appreciate one with a bit more explanation or something confirmed on my firmware (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2163013).
Once again though, thank you very much for identifying where my problem was!
EDIT: Here are some newer sources I've found which should work with the 3.17 firmware (http://www.pocketables.com/2013/10/3-17-651-4-s-method-works-htc-evo-4g-lte.html) (http://rumrunner.us/instructions/)
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I used rumrunner on my phone and a friends, both were HBOOT 2.09, also firewater worked on HBOOT 2.10 for another friend. They are pretty self explanatory. Rumrunner is easier, don't need to use adb commands to get it started. Make sure you have HTC sync removed from your computer, set supersu default to grant, and disable your anti virus software, some have said they had to remove it completely. But if rumrunner doesn't work I'd try firewater. The instruction for firewater are on the site.
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
gstanke said:
I used rumrunner on my phone and a friends, both were HBOOT 2.09, also firewater worked on HBOOT 2.10 for another friend. They are pretty self explanatory. Rumrunner is easier, don't need to use adb commands to get it started. Make sure you have HTC sync removed from your computer, set supersu default to grant, and disable your anti virus software, some have said they had to remove it completely. But if rumrunner doesn't work I'd try firewater. The instruction for firewater are on the site.
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
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Thanks man, I'll look into this later today after I'm done with classes. I appreciate it
It's rather disheartening how much harder it is to root this HTC phone than it was to root my S3. Oh well!
internetcommand said:
Thanks man, I'll look into this later today after I'm done with classes. I appreciate it
It's rather disheartening how much harder it is to root this HTC phone than it was to root my S3. Oh well!
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From my own personal experience running Windows 7 x64 I had to actually uninstall Security Essentials, disable the firewall and run soju.exe as administrator for rumrunner to work, took me a few days to figure that out. Good luck. :good:
internetcommand said:
Thanks man, I'll look into this later today after I'm done with classes. I appreciate it
It's rather disheartening how much harder it is to root this HTC phone than it was to root my S3. Oh well!
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Rooting isn't hard just getting s-off can be frustrating sometimes.
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
shadowguy1 said:
From my own personal experience running Windows 7 x64 I had to actually uninstall Security Essentials, disable the firewall and run soju.exe as administrator for rumrunner to work, took me a few days to figure that out. Good luck. :good:
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gstanke said:
I used rumrunner on my phone and a friends, both were HBOOT 2.09, also firewater worked on HBOOT 2.10 for another friend. They are pretty self explanatory. Rumrunner is easier, don't need to use adb commands to get it started. Make sure you have HTC sync removed from your computer, set supersu default to grant, and disable your anti virus software, some have said they had to remove it completely. But if rumrunner doesn't work I'd try firewater. The instruction for firewater are on the site.
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
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Used RumRunner to change S-Off, updated my SuperUser app, and am now running CM11 Nightly with no problems Thanks very much guys!
internetcommand said:
Used RumRunner to change S-Off, updated my SuperUser app, and am now running CM11 Nightly with no problems Thanks very much guys!
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Not a problem. Glad to help
HTC Jewel
HBOOT 2.10 S-OFF (rumrunner)
Android 4.3 Sense 5.5 V3
Nice work gents:thumbup:
Sent from my HTC device
internetcommand said:
Used RumRunner to change S-Off, updated my SuperUser app, and am now running CM11 Nightly with no problems Thanks very much guys!
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You are quite welcome. As a newcomer myself happy to help when I can.
Hey,
Doing some work on a friends device. He brought it in said that he bought the device a while ago and it was custom and wanted to simply return to stock so he could update to the newest firmware. Normally I can search and find the answers I need but Im stumped at the moment.
So when he brought it to me, the system was in this state:
Bootloader - UNLOCKED
S-ON
HBOOT - 1.44
Recovery - CWM
ROM - CleanRom1.0
Android Version 4.2
So I figured I would relock the bootloader and run an RUU to bring him back to stock. I used "RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_Cingular" to bring him back to stock. It actually brought the device back to 4.1.2 which is what I believe it was on when it was rooted and customized in the first place. Anyhow, I popped my ATT card in there and hit software update and it downloaded it, restarted, and when it came back up, its still on 4.1.2?? And the software update and ATT software update section both say the device is up to date.
Then I downloaded the latest stock RUU which is - "RUU_M7_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_Cingular_US_4.18.502.7_R10_Radio_4T.24.3218.09_10.26.1718.01L_release_356565_signed_2"
Ran that and it tells gives me and error saying that I should download the correct image file.
So my question to you is, do I need to unlock the bootloader again and gain S-OFF to run this RUU properly? I was under the impression that once the device was back to stock, I could update it again. My goal here is to get this phone on KitKat for him.
Current System State -
Bootloader - RELOCKED
S-ON
HBOOT - 1.44
Recovery - STOCK? Just get a phone with a red triangle with an ! in the middle.
ROM - Stock
Android Version - 4.1.2
Thanks in advance.
I would recommend trying to S-OFF the device first, before updating anything. The current S-OFF tools may not work after the latest updates. Try Firewater w/ the temproot method first. Once you get S-OFF you have more options to update.
I've seen a few posts lately where the latest AT&T 4.4 RUU isn't working for some people (see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723785). I'm planning on trying it this weekend. If it doesn't work for me, my plan is to run the 4.3 RUU from here then install the OTA, either through "Software Updates" on the phone or install it manually.
sharksfan7 said:
I would recommend trying to S-OFF the device first, before updating anything. The current S-OFF tools may not work after the latest updates. Try Firewater w/ the temproot method first. Once you get S-OFF you have more options to update.
I've seen a few posts lately where the latest AT&T 4.4 RUU isn't working for some people (see this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2723785). I'm planning on trying it this weekend. If it doesn't work for me, my plan is to run the 4.3 RUU from here then install the OTA, either through "Software Updates" on the phone or install it manually.
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Yeah, I just downloaded the 4.3 update to give that a try...
My HBOOT version is 1.44 so technically, gaining S-OFF should be really easy with the HTC One Toolkit no?
digisolnc said:
Yeah, I just downloaded the 4.3 update to give that a try...
My HBOOT version is 1.44 so technically, gaining S-OFF should be really easy with the HTC One Toolkit no?
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I would think so. I never looked at HTC One Toolkit, though so don't know what it's all about. When I was researching S-OFF, Rumrunner then Firewater were the goto tools to S-OFF. Personally, I prefer not to use toolkits. Just rather figure out the commands to run myself. But if they work for you, go for it.
digisolnc said:
Yeah, I just downloaded the 4.3 update to give that a try...
My HBOOT version is 1.44 so technically, gaining S-OFF should be really easy with the HTC One Toolkit no?
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I was able to gain S-OFF using revone with the 1.44 version of HBOOT. Detailed instructions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497712
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I would think so. I never looked at HTC One Toolkit, though so don't know what it's all about. When I was researching S-OFF, Rumrunner then Firewater were the goto tools to S-OFF. Personally, I prefer not to use toolkits. Just rather figure out the commands to run myself. But if they work for you, go for it.
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the android 4.3 ruu followed by the OTA update is the easy way to AT&T 4.4.2
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_...13_10.38j.1157.04_release_334235_signed_2.exe
and the OTA is here if you want to flash it manually
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407573841
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.