ive spent several hours searching xda for methods of s-off and root. its been a while since ive been on an htc device. heres a little info on my device.
Android version - 4.4.2
htc sense version - 6.0
software number - 3.09.605.2
baseband - 1.36.60.0520
build number - 3.09.605.2 cl333209
t6wl pvt ship s-on rh
hboot - -2.49.0000
radio - 1.36.60.0520
from my understanding, i need to get s-off in order to obtain root right? ive tried several methods. all-in-one tools, firewater, temproot, adb, rumrunner, weaksauce, etc.... nothing is working for me. i noticed there was an app called "sunshine" and it seems like it may be the only way but its $25. i wanted to see if i was doing this correctly or not. am i capable of s-off and root with my software on the device? can someone guide me in the right direction please? thanks
jakelong04 said:
ive spent several hours searching xda for methods of s-off and root. its been a while since ive been on an htc device. heres a little info on my device.
Android version - 4.4.2
htc sense version - 6.0
software number - 3.09.605.2
baseband - 1.36.60.0520
build number - 3.09.605.2 cl333209
t6wl pvt ship s-on rh
hboot - -2.49.0000
radio - 1.36.60.0520
from my understanding, i need to get s-off in order to obtain root right? ive tried several methods. all-in-one tools, firewater, temproot, adb, rumrunner, weaksauce, etc.... nothing is working for me. i noticed there was an app called "sunshine" and it seems like it may be the only way but its $25. i wanted to see if i was doing this correctly or not. am i capable of s-off and root with my software on the device? can someone guide me in the right direction please? thanks
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If you tried all of the above and didn't get root then yes sunshine is required. That Will turn s off and unlock for you. Then you need to fastboot flash twrp and then flash the latest supersu.zip.
I was hoping that there was another solution besides sunshine. Are there any other devs working on a different method? Just curious though, am I incapable of obtaining s-off on my phone because I'm on 4.4.2
update: im still trying to learn more about why i cant s-off. if i am understanding correctly, since my phone is on 4.4.2, i cannot unlock the bootloader yet. thats why i cant obtain s-off. ive tried with htcdev to unlock the bootloader but thats not working on verizon one max's. is there another way to do so?
jakelong04 said:
update: im still trying to learn more about why i cant s-off. if i am understanding correctly, since my phone is on 4.4.2, i cannot unlock the bootloader yet. thats why i cant obtain s-off. ive tried with htcdev to unlock the bootloader but thats not working on verizon one max's. is there another way to do so?
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What error did you you get with firewater?
dottat said:
What error did you you get with firewater?
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I don't remember but from I understand , I can't s-off unless my boot loader is unlocked right?
reebok_I_3 said:
I don't remember but from I understand , I can't s-off unless my boot loader is unlocked right?
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For firewater on vzw you use it to do both. You can't unlock prior.
dottat said:
For firewater on vzw you use it to do both. You can't unlock prior.
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I'll try it again tonight and I'll let you know the results. Does my firmware have anything to do with me having issues on my attempts?
reebok_I_3 said:
I'll try it again tonight and I'll let you know the results. Does my firmware have anything to do with me having issues on my attempts?
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Yes...iirc you can't be on anything newer than 4.4.2 and if you get a whelp message your phone is a newer hardware variant that won't work.
dottat said:
Yes...iirc you can't be on anything newer than 4.4.2 and if you get a whelp message your phone is a newer hardware variant that won't work.
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Yeah from what I've been reading, only sunshine can s-off and unlock the boot loader for now. I'm hoping some other dev can come up with a different solution. I don't have a problem paying the $25 to the sunshine developer but I'm a tinkerer. I enjoy tinkering because I get the most out of my phone at no cost. (typically, unless a donation is made.)
flash Viperrom for Verizon then run firewater s-off
markawashington said:
flash Viperrom for Verizon then run firewater s-off
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How would I be able to flash the rom if I can't get s-off and root?
reebok_I_3 said:
Yeah from what I've been reading, only sunshine can s-off and unlock the boot loader for now. I'm hoping some other dev can come up with a different solution. I don't have a problem paying the $25 to the sunshine developer but I'm a tinkerer. I enjoy tinkering because I get the most out of my phone at no cost. (typically, unless a donation is made.)
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I'm not sure how different or not Verizon is to Sprint, but here is a guideline that worked for me when I rooted, s-off, unlocked, and everything else. It is by no means perfect, but you should be able to piece it together from the guideline: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550559
reebok_I_3 said:
How would I be able to flash the rom if I can't get s-off and root?
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you dont need s-off to root your device ... s-off is an added privledge to an unlocked bootloader .... 1. Unlock bootloader through HTC dev then you can flash any rom you want ... 2. Recommend to viperrom to get s-off 3. To flash a rom you need to replace your recovery mode from stock to a custome recovery for example clockworkmod or TWRP
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I want to S-Off my One Max (international) and change unlocked to lock, remove the tempered word because fingerprint scanner is not working.
Tried rumrunner doesn't work, it ask me to flash compatible kernel (what? I'm just using a stock ROM with root) and firewater doesn't work too!
Spending my whole night fixing it :crying: Any solution?
compatible driver, no htc software, checked debugging, running latest SuperSU. Is it because of not compatible with HBoot 2.49?
fanique said:
I want to S-Off my One Max (international) and change unlocked to lock, remove the tempered word because fingerprint scanner is not working.
Tried rumrunner doesn't work, it ask me to flash compatible kernel (what? I'm just using a stock ROM with root) and firewater doesn't work too!
Spending my whole night fixing it :crying: Any solution?
compatible driver, no htc software, checked debugging, running latest SuperSU. Is it because of not compatible with HBoot 2.49?
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rumrunner dont work after hboot 2.46
use firewater soff. it did my hboot 2.47 and it also removed tampered message
japodude said:
rumrunner dont work after hboot 2.46
use firewater soff. it did my hboot 2.47 and it also removed tampered message
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Mine is 2.49 bro
2.49 should be ok with firewater.
its even got a temp root.
give it a try. it claims to soff any htc device
japodude said:
2.49 should be ok with firewater.
its even got a temp root.
give it a try. it claims to soff any htc device
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I have had tried 3 different tools. rumrunner, firewater and revone.
Nothing was able to get S-OFF with hboot 2.49.
Tampered and Unlocked - but that's it.
Currently I'm running on Windows 8.1.
Has someone better results with hboot 2.49?
I'm having the same issue.
My VZW updated as soon as I opened it up out of the box and I let the update run not knowing the issues i'd run into.
I'm on hboot 2.49. 4.4.2.
I can get root with weaksauce, but for some reason the firewater temproot wasn't working for me. I've tried rumrunner (both universal and specific version), and firewater. No dice.
I'm on hboot 2.49 gsm
firewater workes great with it
and it is very easy
rowihel2012 said:
I'm on hboot 2.49 gsm
firewater workes great with it
and it is very easy
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I have had no chance. Do you have an international device?
If yes can you explain how you have done this?
I have seen that the hboot 2.49.000 will also update the TZ partition. And I guess there is the problem why it will not work. I have had used almost every S-OFF tool for the OneMax but nothing will run to the end.
MrT69 said:
I have had no chance. Do you have an international device?
If yes can you explain how you have done this?
I have seen that the hboot 2.49.000 will also update the TZ partition. And I guess there is the problem why it will not work. I have had used almost every S-OFF tool for the OneMax but nothing will run to the end.
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my one max still s-on
firewater and rumrunner dosen't work
any solution?
Hazem99922 said:
my one max still s-on
firewater and rumrunner dosen't work
any solution?
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You followed this right? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709930
same with me.. I have all tool.. hboot 2.49 nothinng works for me.. firewater ain't working. IT stops in first step chucking something..
stevestone said:
same with me.. I have all tool.. hboot 2.49 nothinng works for me.. firewater ain't working. IT stops in first step chucking something..
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Hi check these post
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52703328&postcount=129
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52706336&postcount=131
stevestone said:
same with me.. I have all tool.. hboot 2.49 nothinng works for me.. firewater ain't working. IT stops in first step chucking something..
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have you got a usb 3.0 port. try that. my device would not work firewater on usb 2. had to be 3.0 with updated usb hub drivers for my pc motherboard
blue8 said:
Hi check these post
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52703328&postcount=129
Code:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52706336&postcount=131
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wow wow.. thank you very much
This worked for me ::laugh::laugh::laugh::good::good::good:
i did unistall new driver provided by htc and manually installed the provided driver and it worked like charm.. :$
stevestone said:
wow wow.. thank you very much
This worked for me ::laugh::laugh::laugh::good::good::good:
i did unistall new driver provided by htc and manually installed the provided driver and it worked like charm.. :$
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you're welcome I am glad that it worked for you:laugh::good:
there are many people have the same problem but they didn't know the solution is easy..
Oh yes.. and also for latest update cwm is a ***** I stuck for 2hrs after soff lol
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550559
i try all thing to s-off my htc one max but still my max is s-on
but in this link it is done (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550559)
its work very good
now s-off
try it
note ( i install costum rom via this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2718415 and million thanks for this man <farazhassankhan> for this backup)
and i dont flash the boot.img from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550559 because my phone dosen't work on it
i still on the backup and flash the su from the link(not from twrp recovery...be carful)
and it's work
thank to Punk9 & farazhassankhan and for every one help me
any one need help tell me and i will be here
thx
MrT69 said:
I have had tried 3 different tools. rumrunner, firewater and revone.
Nothing was able to get S-OFF with hboot 2.49.
Tampered and Unlocked - but that's it.
Currently I'm running on Windows 8.1.
Has someone better results with hboot 2.49?
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I am having the EXACT same issue as you. I am running HBOOT 2.49 on a stock, factory locked, unrooted, odexed Verizon HTC One Max.
For the life of me, I cant achieve S-OFF regardless of everything I have tried, including the tools you listed above (rumrunner, firewater and revone). I am at the point of giving up, I have spent 2 days trying to figure it out with no success. it must be an incompatibility of these tools with the 2.49 HBOOT firmware. I am eagerly waiting for a developer to give me a working solution.
There is a thread at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765383 where developer Mrt69 CLAIMS to have an S-OFF & superuser package that will work on this version of HBOOT, but his link for S-OFF package just takes me to dating sites and other random malware/garbage, not the package itself. so I have been unable to test. let me know if you have any luck.
I am also running windows 8.1 Pro, but have also tried it under Windows 7 with the exact same problems.
visualmog said:
I am having the EXACT same issue as you. I am running HBOOT 2.49 on a stock, factory locked, unrooted, odexed Verizon HTC One Max.
For the life of me, I cant achieve S-OFF regardless of everything I have tried, including the tools you listed above (rumrunner, firewater and revone). I am at the point of giving up, I have spent 2 days trying to figure it out with no success. it must be an incompatibility of these tools with the 2.49 HBOOT firmware. I am eagerly waiting for a developer to give me a working solution.
There is a thread at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765383 where developer Mrt69 CLAIMS to have an S-OFF & superuser package that will work on this version of HBOOT, but his link for S-OFF package just takes me to dating sites and other random malware/garbage, not the package itself. so I have been unable to test. let me know if you have any luck.
I am also running windows 8.1 Pro, but have also tried it under Windows 7 with the exact same problems.
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The link works for me and I'm stuck just like you, do you need the files? If so I can send them to you.
The more brains involved on this the better!
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ceo4eva said:
The link works for me and I'm stuck just like you, do you need the files? If so I can send them to you.
The more brains involved on this the better!
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That would be fantastic if you could send it to me. I can't get that link to work. You want me to provide you with an email address? How large is the package?
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
sharksfan7 said:
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
I have an HTC One Max from Verizon, stock, unrooted, odex, running HBOOT 2.49.0000
I am trying to attempt to unlock the bootloader so i can S-OFF
When i use HTC's DEV site, and submit my token, it tells me that my MID is not allowed.
When i use rumrunner i get this error (see atttached image)
I have tried may things posted on XDA and utube with no success.
if anyone has any suggestions it would be greatly appreciated.
Use Firewater and download it using internet explorer. I just got S-OFF on my VZW device 2.49 HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53834731&postcount=25
Credit goes to @ferrojasaguilar
ceo4eva said:
Use Firewater and download it using internet explorer. I just got S-OFF on my VZW device 2.49 HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53834731&postcount=25
Credit goes to @ferrojasaguilar
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Ok again this is an HTC one max and I am trying to unlock the boot loader. I can't s-off until I unlock the boot loader first. If you have an HTC one max (not the HTC one m7 or m8), then tell me how you managed to unlock the bootloader.
You cant unlock the bootloader at HTCdev with this devicebecause of carrier regulations so you use firewater to do that. It unlocks your bootloader and gives you s-off
I need to change my sig to show the One Max lol
Also from doing some reading rumrunner isnt effective on HBOOTs after 2.46 or so
ceo4eva said:
Use Firewater and download it using internet explorer. I just got S-OFF on my VZW device 2.49 HBOOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=53834731&postcount=25
Credit goes to @ferrojasaguilar
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Ok once again, this is an HTC one max (not the HTC one m7 or m8) and it's Verizon I am referring to - not sprint or AT&T - and I am trying to unlock the bootloader. I can't s-off until I unlock the bootloader first. If you have an HTC one max (not the HTC one m7 or m8), and it's specifically a Verizon carrier, then tell me how you managed to unlock the bootloader.
visualmog said:
Ok once again, this is an HTC one max (not the HTC one m7 or m8) and it's Verizon I am referring to - not sprint or AT&T - and I am trying to unlock the bootloader. I can't s-off until I unlock the bootloader first. If you have an HTC one max (not the HTC one m7 or m8), and it's specifically a Verizon carrier, then tell me how you managed to unlock the bootloader.
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Sorry stupid Firefox entered the same thread twice. I will again attempt to use Firewater, but it didn't work for me the last attempt I made. Thanks for the advice and I will follow up.
I have a verizon one max HBOOT 2.49 unlocked bootloader by using Firewater http://firewater-soff.com/
After you read what it is for on the homepage click on the Instructions/Download Tab and of the 3 methods given, use the "Instructions (WeakSauce method - some m8 models and maybe others)" method.
Basically you need to download the app called Weaksauce it is in the steps for the method above and at the link -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
When you install the app, it will give you root. install SuperSu from the market and begin the process of Firewater.
Note:
1. When you boot your device make sure weaksauce roots your device before you being to use firewater (you can download the Root Checker app from the market to verify that you have root before you start)
2. Download firewater using Internet Explorer
3. Follow the instructions carefully from both weaksauce and firewater
good luck
ceo4eva said:
I have a verizon one max HBOOT 2.49 unlocked bootloader by using Firewater http://firewater-soff.com/
After you read what it is for on the homepage click on the Instructions/Download Tab and of the 3 methods given, use the "Instructions (WeakSauce method - some m8 models and maybe others)" method.
Basically you need to download the app called Weaksauce it is in the steps for the method above and at the link -->http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699089
When you install the app, it will give you root. install SuperSu from the market and begin the process of Firewater.
Note:
1. When you boot your device make sure weaksauce roots your device before you being to use firewater (you can download the Root Checker app from the market to verify that you have root before you start)
2. Download firewater using Internet Explorer
3. Follow the instructions carefully from both weaksauce and firewater
good luck
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I followed your directions and somehow it worked!! the only thing I did differently was downloading firewater from IE instead of firefox. amazing how that is what was causing my issue. I am now unlocked and s-off. thanks for your help and advice everyone
Great I had the same problem but it was like magic
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ceo4eva said:
Great I had the same problem but it was like magic
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Question, now that i have successfully unlocked the device and achieved s-off, and also have installed a current of version of twrp and rooted, does installing future OTA updates affect any of this? would installing an OTA update cause me to have to re-root? or possibly lose my "unlocked, s-off"?
Thanks,
visualmog said:
Question, now that i have successfully unlocked the device and achieved s-off, and also have installed a current of version of twrp and rooted, does installing future OTA updates affect any of this? would installing an OTA update cause me to have to re-root? or possibly lose my "unlocked, s-off"?
Thanks,
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You will need to have the stock recovery in order to take an OTA. In my case for Kit Kat OTA, I was unlocked rooted and S-OFF and still got the update. You will probably lose root but unlock and S-OFF will remain.
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You will need to have the stock recovery in order to take an OTA. In my case for Kit Kat OTA, I was unlocked rooted and S-OFF and still got the update. You will probably lose root but unlock and S-OFF will remain.
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So you are saying that if i updated my recovery to TWRP, i would not be able to install the OTA update? Also, did you lose root when you applied the update? and if so, how did you regain root?
If twrp senses that you do not have root it will give you an option to slide to root
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ceo4eva said:
If twrp senses that you do not have root it will give you an option to slide to root
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ok that answers the last parts of my question, but what about the first? if I am running a custom recovery (TWRP), I will be unable to install OTA updates?
visualmog said:
ok that answers the last parts of my question, but what about the first? if I am running a custom recovery (TWRP), I will be unable to install OTA updates?
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That is correct, you need the stock recovery and stock rom, you can be rooted and will lose it, but S-OFF will remain. Root is easy to get back so it's no big deal
I just delt with this exact problem. U won't be able to get any while rooted. I ended up having to install the RUU via fastboot and lock my bootloader in order to get Ota updates. I still consider myself to be a noob. I think you gotta have the stock recovery installed as well.
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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.
I figured since the Max is not getting Lollipop, I might as well finally get around to rooting it so I can tweak it a bit, and maybe put a 5.1 rom on it later. I know the devices bootloader cannot be unlocked using the HTC tool. I tried unlocking and rooting the phone using Rumrunner, but that also failed. I got an odd error stating that the device was not rooted and was running an unsecure kernel. I have tried Googling the question and just came up with Rumrunner. Is there a way to do this? Thanks!
mikekoz said:
I figured since the Max is not getting Lollipop, I might as well finally get around to rooting it so I can tweak it a bit, and maybe put a 5.1 rom on it later. I know the devices bootloader cannot be unlocked using the HTC tool. I tried unlocking and rooting the phone using Rumrunner, but that also failed. I got an odd error stating that the device was not rooted and was running an unsecure kernel. I have tried Googling the question and just came up with Rumrunner. Is there a way to do this? Thanks!
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You can use sunshine to unlock boot loader, s-off and root. Cost $25 though. Only way.
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Last night i had to pony up 25 bucks for sunshine to root my insurance replacement.. The ads were driving me crazy
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I'm also looking to do the same thing (upgrade my OS for security reasons mostly). It seems CM is the most supported ROM for the MAX, what's the steps? Sunshine to unlock bootloader, s-OFF, and root? Then install safestrap or whatever ROM manager is needed? Then flash CM to a open slot?
Thanks everybody. I actually installed an app called Weaksauce2 that I read about on this forum. It apparently roots the device at each boot up. Afterwards, I then had the idea to run Rumrunner again. It actually finished without an error, but I am not sure if it did what it was supposed to do! Before I ran Rumrunner again, the device would hang up and restart when I went into the Play Store. It seems to be working now, but you cannot update the Supersu binary.
Did rumrunner unlock your bootloader?
ske1555 said:
Did rumrunner unlock your bootloader?
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I do not know. How can I check?
mikekoz said:
I do not know. How can I check?
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You gotta boot into recovery. You can usually do that by telling it to restart and holding volume down. Then you can see if you have s-OFF and unlocked and all that jazz. You need it to be unlocked to install ROMs
ske1555 said:
You gotta boot into recovery. You can usually do that by telling it to restart and holding volume down. Then you can see if you have s-OFF and unlocked and all that jazz. You need it to be unlocked to install ROMs
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Thanks! Will take a look when I get home.
It is still locked and s-on. :crying: I guess I will leave it as it is. It is not worth it to me to spend any money on it right now, so I will skip Sunshine.
Did you try the instructions in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550559
gatorguy said:
Did you try the instructions in this thread? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550559
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No. That is for the Sprint version of the phone. Mine is Verizon and that unlock utility does not work. I have it rooted using Weaksauce2 and it is doing OK! Not bad for a temp root solution!
The only way I found to perma root was to use Sunshine. Yeah I know it costs $25, but it works and you can unlock bootloader and S-off the phone too.
If anyone is around York, pa I have a java card which will s-off any version of this phone. Well any htc phone for that matter.