Hi,
Is it possible to remove the tampered flag without unlocking the bootloader through htcdev? The phone is S-ON again, but still has root. I ask, because somehow after locking bootloader and reverting to S-ON after downgrade to JB, the tampered flag appeared. I wouldn't like to go through the htcdev unlock process because it factory resets the phone and I got it all setup again.
Thanks.
Yes u can do it with s-off. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2808912
Child's Play said:
Yes u can do it with s-off. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2808912
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So is there a way for me to gain S-OFF without actually unlocking the bootloader, now that I have root?
rocky7x said:
So is there a way for me to gain S-OFF without actually unlocking the bootloader, now that I have root?
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Rumrunners website claims you only need htcdev unlock "or" root. Everyone seems to have different results though. Would be worth giving it a shot.
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Yes but dont know if its possible to get s-off again. Try it
Child's Play said:
Yes but dont know if its possible to get s-off again. Try it
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Hmmm I've just read on a HTC One related forum that tampered flag is set because of root. And since I don't want to scrap root, I think that even if I used rumrunner, got S-OFF, then did the revone stuff and locked it back to S-ON, the tampered would jump up again, because of root with stock bootloader. Not really sure if that is somehow related - does anyone have a stock Jellybean with everything stock (bootloader, recovery etc), bootloader locked and S-ON AND with root? Does it show tampered?
It has nothing to do with root. It appears when u unlock the bootloader.
Remove the tampered banner- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47576052&postcount=7&nocache=1&z=8527302977163345
Recovery, roms, hboots, etc- http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...x-roms-mods-recoveries-backups-tools-t2804427
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It has nothing to do with root. It appears when u unlock the bootloader.
Remove the tampered banner- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47576052&postcount=7&nocache=1&z=8527302977163345
Recovery, roms, hboots, etc- http://forum.xda-developers.com/des...x-roms-mods-recoveries-backups-tools-t2804427
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Hi, OK so I've tried it and unfortunately I couldn't get S-OFF. Rumrunner just crashed after message:
Code:
must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty
hold please..............................................
[TTTT********************************************************]
So I guess it's not possible to get S-OFF without unlocked bootloader (only with root).
U need to grant supersu permission. Try again
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I had my HTC amaze unlocked with s-off and a modded hboot I then updated to a new ICS firmware to run ICS however when the firmware flashed to my phone it locked my phone and reset my hboot but still kept s-off. Is there anyway to unlock my phone again? If anyone has any help please let me know I already tried to unlock it through HTdev website and it did not work!!!
If you are s=off, then you don't need to unlock your bootloader. I'm assuming you have eng bootloader, and with that, you don't need to unlock anything.
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pharmhand said:
I had my HTC amaze unlocked with s-off and a modded hboot I then updated to a new ICS firmware to run ICS however when the firmware flashed to my phone it locked my phone and reset my hboot but still kept s-off. Is there anyway to unlock my phone again? If anyone has any help please let me know I already tried to unlock it through HTdev website and it did not work!!!
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HTC dev website is the way i did it, and it worked perfect for me. What method did you use that didn't allow you to unlock your phone?
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If any of you read correctly, he said he unlocked it before, therefore, all he has to do is place the unlock_code file in hasoon's tool's data folder and run the unlock bootloader option, voila he's back to being unlocked, though the relocking sounds kind of odd, but it could probably be due to the hboot he was using, I'm guessing was Juopunutbear's or something.
Dark Nightmare said:
If any of you read correctly, he said he unlocked it before, therefore, all he has to do is place the unlock_code file in hasoon's tool's data folder and run the unlock bootloader option, voila he's back to being unlocked, though the relocking sounds kind of odd, but it could probably be due to the hboot he was using, I'm guessing was Juopunutbear's or something.
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I did read it, the old unlock bin does not work with new ics so he has to redo everything once more....
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Well my old unlock bin worked fine for me re-unlocking on ICS, guess I was lucky, okay cool, my bad.
Yes I had hboot from Juopunutbear when I did the s-off it asked to install his hboot but after I upgraded it changed my hboot back to 1.93.0002 and it is SHIP s-off not eng which I am not totally sure what the difference is but is there a way to change SHIP back to ENG????? I am going to give HTCdev another chance and see what happens... thanks for the input and help
ok so I just tried HTCdev again and it unlocked my phone however it did a hard reset the only thing I have to do now is to have eng s-off instead of ship s-off.
pharmhand said:
ok so I just tried HTCdev again and it unlocked my phone however it did a hard reset the only thing I have to do now is to have eng s-off instead of ship s-off.
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Just flash the eng hboot via bootloader, though you don't need to, unless you plan to do fastboot commands, which the average user doesn't have much need for, hasoon's tool does everything you need, recovery, root, etc, though I do recommend 4EXT recovery, which you can easily install after obtaining root.
I just successfully performed S-off but my bootloader changed to "locked". Is that normal?
Also, I declined to install jp modified hboot because I was not sure what it was. Do I have to install another hboot after S-off?
S-OFF > unlocked bootloader. You don't need an unlocked bootloader when you are S-OFF.
With a stock locked bootloader you won't be able to use most fastboot commands. That's the purpose of the jpbear hboot. It allows you to use them without unlocking. However, if you ever go back S-ON, you have to have a stock bootloader or you'll brick, so you should only use a modded hboot if you need the fastboot commands. Otherwise, stock is just fine.
I read a lot about this subject in this thread last night:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1852228
Could give you some useful info on the pros and cons of flashing the j-nut hboot or not and keeping locked or unlocking.
shrike1978 said:
S-OFF > unlocked bootloader. You don't need an unlocked bootloader when you are S-OFF.
With a stock locked bootloader you won't be able to use most fastboot commands. That's the purpose of the jpbear hboot. It allows you to use them without unlocking. However, if you ever go back S-ON, you have to have a stock bootloader or you'll brick, so you should only use a modded hboot if you need the fastboot commands. Otherwise, stock is just fine.
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Sorry for the noob questions. I don't know much about the tech, I can only follow the instructions. So, do I need a modified bootloader if I want to flash Rom that require S-off or is the stock bootloader OK? I want to flash a Rom for which I need to be S-off and on the latest RUU.
I'd guess that 99% of people who do the jbear s-off procedure take the modified hboot as an uniformed choice. They figure if jbear provided this, then it must be great.
If you do not install the jbear hboot, you should unlock your bootloader using htcdev unlock bin file. You will have the following benefits with s-off, stock unlocked hboot:
o can ruu with unlocked bootloader. you will never need to relock before performing an ruu.
o install ROMs easier without the need to install kernels via ph98img.zip. method
o able to fastboot flash recovery and boot/kernel
o less bricking risks in the future
being s-off with the locked jbear modified hboot has the advantages of:
o displaying Locked, but can do everything an unlocked bootloader can do.
o makes it easier to lie to Verizon that you never tampered with the phone, never unlocked, never ROMed, it is not your fault the phone is bricked.
o able to fastboot flash recovery and boot/kernel
o able to fastboot flash hboot/bootloaders and some other fastboot commands that no developers are using.
One guy went so far as to hexedit his hboot to display "s-on" and "locked" to hide the fact that he is s-off and unlocked. He bricked his phone on his first attempt. got phone insurance to replace his phone. Then he got others to test his later attempts which work and didnt brick. So if you want to lie with impunity to Verizon, don't use jbear hboot, instead use this guy's hboot. you'll find it in the developer's forum.
Personally I take great care and deliberation about what changes I make to my phone because I do not plan on lieing to get someone else to pay for my mistakes.
Wendemixda said:
I just successfully performed S-off but my bootloader changed to "locked". Is that normal?
Also, I declined to install jp modified hboot because I was not sure what it was. Do I have to install another hboot after S-off?
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Yes it is normal....see what the other guys say about jb hboot.....for me, since I haven't and don't plan on having to use fastboot commands, I just left it locked with stock hboot.
How can I reunlock mine? S off locked bootloader
An old HTC Incredible 4G
EzraDi said:
How can I reunlock mine? S off locked bootloader
An old HTC Incredible 4G
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This is the Rezound forums. You should find the Incredible forums and ask there, although I think a lot of Rezound users used to have Incredibles, but it's pretty dead here now that the phone is 4 years old.
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This is the Rezound forums. You should find the Incredible forums and ask there, although I think a lot of Rezound users used to have Incredibles, but it's pretty dead here now that the phone is 4 years old.
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Thank you
I just flashed the global RUU when i was s-off and now it says that my hboot is locked but yet i still have soff and my recovery so whats up with the locked bootloader and do i need to unlock it? cause ive had problems restoring nandroids so i had to flash a rom from scratch
Edit: found out i couldnt have a space in the naming of my nandroids, so everything is working perfectly well with the locked bootloader
xxtsxx said:
I just flashed the global RUU when i was s-off and now it says that my hboot is locked but yet i still have soff and my recovery so whats up with the locked bootloader and do i need to unlock it? cause ive had problems restoring nandroids so i had to flash a rom from scratch
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From what I understand as long as your s-off your good to go but I could be wrong
Ohschit said:
From what I understand as long as your s-off your good to go but I could be wrong
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hmm okay cool makes my life easier, thanks!
The RUU gave you a new stock hboot.
You have two choices. Either unlock the bootloader, or install custom hboot that is a proper replacement for the version of your stock hboot.
Personally I just unlock the stock bootloader and all works well.
I think most people here use a Jbear modified hboot which can do unlocked functions while locked. "See Ma, by bootloader says locked, I'm a good boy" kind of attitude.
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I just flashed the global RUU when i was s-off and now it says that my hboot is locked but yet i still have soff and my recovery so whats up with the locked bootloader and do i need to unlock it? cause ive had problems restoring nandroids so i had to flash a rom from scratch
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s-off> lock / unlock
so it doesnt matter if your phone is locked or unlocked. s-off removes the need for unlock giving you full access to the phone and not just an unlocked boot loader
both rowsger
synisterwolf said:
s-off> lock / unlock
so it doesnt matter if your phone is locked or unlocked. s-off removes the need for unlock giving you full access to the phone and not just an unlocked boot loader
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alright thanks im just gonna leave it as it is, thanks for the help guys
Guys, I didn't find any explanation for this here, and I still have a problem. I have HTC EVO 3D GSM..
I was on 1.53 hboot and I unlocked bootloader via HTCdev.com. After that I wanted to do s-off with "wire trick"..I successfully made it. I wanted to install Disarmed Toaster ROM, but I had a bootloop. So, I downloaded new PG86IMG.zip, downgraded hboot, and now I have 2.3 GB android, with LOCKED BL and S-OFF..now..How do I get UNLOCKED bootloader..I tried with htcdev.com again, but failed..There is error failed: remote not allowed
Hope you can help me..
This post explains the situation you are describing on the CDMA version, and I suspect it is very much the same on the GSM model. If you want to read the original explanation by Unknownforce it is here.
You should be able to use the JBear hboot for your phone instead on unlocking the bootloader, or if you need an older version I think I read there is a GSM version of the Revolutionary bootloader.
ramjet73
You just installed JBear again and you will gain UNLOCKED. Or you should Unlocked again w/ HTCdev.
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I dont think locked should be a problem as long as you are s-off. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but i believe you can flash roms/kernels etc now.
why do you need it to be unlocked?
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I dont think locked should be a problem as long as you are s-off. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but i believe you can flash roms/kernels etc now.
why do you need it to be unlocked?
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This is correct. You do not need boot loader unlocked I'd you are s-off.
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EM|NEM said:
I dont think locked should be a problem as long as you are s-off. Someone correct me if i'm wrong but i believe you can flash roms/kernels etc now.
why do you need it to be unlocked?
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This is correct. You do not need boot loader unlocked I'd you are s-off.
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Some people still seem to unlock the bootloader after gaining S-OFF so they can run fastboot commands like "flash" and "erase". If you try to run those commands with a locked bootloader you will get the "failed: remote not allowed" error even with radio S-OFF.
The wire trick leaves the bootloader locked, but choosing the JBear hboot or flashing another custom version (engineering or Revolutionary) is a better way to get access to those commands than unlocking the bootloader again.
ramjet73
Thank you all..I did what had to be done..Now, I have s-off with Jpbear hboot..mwakious rom..and it works like charm ..This is my first ROM installed on HTC EVO 3D..and I hope I will get used to install new ones ..
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Some people still seem to unlock the bootloader after gaining S-OFF so they can run fastboot commands like "flash" and "erase". If you try to run those commands with a locked bootloader you will get the "failed: remote not allowed" error even with radio S-OFF.
The wire trick leaves the bootloader locked, but choosing the JBear hboot or flashing another custom version (engineering or Revolutionary) is a better way to get access to those commands than unlocking the bootloader again.
ramjet73
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what would we do without you sir. I learn something new here everyday
Hi all,
I have installed a custom recovery on my ATT HTC One M8. It is rooted and I am trying to install an OTA update. I am fairly new to this and I need help. I can try provide any information necessary. I am currently on 4.28.502.1 and the OTA update is 4.28.502.2. I keep getting ERROR 155 and I don't know what I am doing wrong. Thank you
Not for the M8.....it might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655832
I downloaded MyAndroidTools and actually shut down my HTC DM service. There are 2 of them. I went into HTCDM and unchecked DmService . I no longer see the update prompt.
I am waiting a few days to see how this pans out.... I really don't feel like unrooting and relocking.
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Not for the M8.....it might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655832
I downloaded MyAndroidTools and actually shut down my HTC DM service. There are 2 of them. I went into HTCDM and unchecked DmService . I no longer see the update prompt.
I am waiting a few days to see how this pans out.... I really don't feel like unrooting and relocking.
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I need to have S-OFF to relock my bootloader, but I can't find a program to help me achieve that. There was firewater and that has become discontinued. There is SunShine ( I think that is what its called ) which you have to pay $25 for. I don't know if it's worth it.
Error 155 is because of unlocked bootloader. Only way to have unlocked and run an ruu successful is with s-off. Just relock and ruu you can always unlock again via HTCdev. Type the command below to relock when s-on.
Fastboot oem lock
It will show relocked, so it won't help with warranty, but if you are planning to unlock again, it will work.
Uzephi said:
Error 155 is because of unlocked bootloader. Only way to have unlocked and run an ruu successful is with s-off. Just relock and ruu you can always unlock again via HTCdev. Type the command below to relock when s-on.
Fastboot oem lock
It will show relocked, so it won't help with warranty, but if you are planning to unlock again, it will work.
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Are you sure I can relock my bootloader with S-ON? I've looked all around and it says I need to be S-OFF.
Give it a shot. If the ruu is the same version or higher, you can ruu easily with s-on
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Give it a shot. If the ruu is the same version or higher, you can ruu easily with s-on
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Do I just run that command in cmd? Or there is something else ?
xChaosLegion said:
Do I just run that command in cmd? Or there is something else ?
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You just run it in cmd while the phone is in fastboot mode
Ok, so new to HTC and all this s-off/on stuff....If I have my bootloader unlocked now and am stock rooted, all I need to do is buy Sunshine, s-off and I can install the OTA update without losing my apps and homescreen setting etc...?
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Ok, so new to HTC and all this s-off/on stuff....If I have my bootloader unlocked now and am stock rooted, all I need to do is buy Sunshine, s-off and I can install the OTA update without losing my apps and homescreen setting etc...?
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/system has to be unmodified. This means most things that require root to change (E.G. removing system apps, changing build.prop, xposed, etc) have to be reverted to stock for an ota to work. You do not need s-off to take an ota. Just uproot, put /system back to stock and flash the stock recovery.
xChaosLegion said:
Are you sure I can relock my bootloader with S-ON? I've looked all around and it says I need to be S-OFF.
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You need s-off to make it say LOCKED. With s-on, you can only make it RELOCKED.
The only reason to make it LOCKED is for warranty purposes through HTC (AT&T warranty actually doesn't care of the phone is modded).