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Can anyone post a step by step how to on installing the T-Mobile WM6 ROM on the non-branded Euro version of the Excalibur?
I've tried a couple of times following pieces of info, but unsuccessfully.
Any help greatly appreciated.
Second that....keep getting "invalid vendor id" even though it is sim/cid unlocked. Won't even run the bootoader! Help!
Warthogdriver said:
Second that....keep getting "invalid vendor id" even though it is sim/cid unlocked. Won't even run the bootoader! Help!
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sounds to me that the CID unlocking might not have been done properly
let's just say that the ROM/bootloader in question isn't the problem ... YOU SHOULDN'T encounter the "invalid vendor ID" message whatsoever ... because that's what CID unlocking does !!!
As far as I know there is no way to CID unlock the HTC S620 yet. However IMEI check have a work around to get the t-mobile WM6 Rom on there. The instructions are on the forum somewhere but I can't seem to see them right now.
indiekiduk said:
As far as I know there is no way to CID unlock the HTC S620 yet. However IMEI check have a work around to get the t-mobile WM6 Rom on there. The instructions are on the forum somewhere but I can't seem to see them right now.
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not a workaround ... very straight forward and works !!!
I paid & followed their instructions here and it works straight up:
http://www.imei-check.com/dashunlock.php
and then followed this particular post ( not others workaround ) ... and now I can upgrade/downgrade WM5 <<--->> WM6 whenever I pleased:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
UnicornKaz said:
not a workaround ... very straight forward and works !!!
I paid & followed their instructions here and it works straight up:
http://www.imei-check.com/dashunlock.php
and then followed this particular post ( not others workaround ) ... and now I can upgrade/downgrade WM5 <<--->> WM6 whenever I pleased:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
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Ok..I used GSM Liberty to unlock the HTCs620. It is definitely SIM unlocked as I can use any SIM I want to. I have seen the IMEI-check work-around & am hesitant to try it because the work-around includes changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check. Not sure how that would work with a GSM Liberty unlocked phone. Does it matter? Anyone know for sure? Anybody else used GSM Liberty to unlock their phone?
UnicornKaz said:
not a workaround ... very straight forward and works !!!
I paid & followed their instructions here and it works straight up:
http://www.imei-check.com/dashunlock.php
and then followed this particular post ( not others workaround ) ... and now I can upgrade/downgrade WM5 <<--->> WM6 whenever I pleased:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
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So UnicornKaz, you have a Tmobile Dash then? I'm pretty sure the first post in this thread is talking about the HTC S620, although he uses the word "unbranded" which is weird.
indiekiduk said:
So UnicornKaz, you have a Tmobile Dash then? I'm pretty sure the first post in this thread is talking about the HTC S620, although he uses the word "unbranded" which is weird.
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I have the HTC S621 (Rogers Canada ) ... which is the same machine as S620/Dash/Dopod C720W ...etc
They are the same beast ... just market brand in different part of the world.
It came originally locked with Rogers carrier ..etc ... then I went to the above link and paid for the CID/SIM unlocking service .. plus I went on to do the AppZ unlocking myself ... Now I can upgrade/downgrade as I wish ... no problems whatsoever.
...except for the bugs of each indivual OS .. LOL
Non-branded meaning the phone having HTC's logo instead of the carrier's branded logo
mine is also non-branded.
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Warthogdriver said:
Ok..I used GSM Liberty to unlock the HTCs620. It is definitely SIM unlocked as I can use any SIM I want to. I have seen the IMEI-check work-around & am hesitant to try it because the work-around includes changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check. Not sure how that would work with a GSM Liberty unlocked phone. Does it matter? Anyone know for sure? Anybody else used GSM Liberty to unlock their phone?
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where on earth do you see from the link I gave that it mentioned anything about " changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check " ???
Warthogdriver said:
Ok..I used GSM Liberty to unlock the HTCs620. It is definitely SIM unlocked as I can use any SIM I want to. I have seen the IMEI-check work-around & am hesitant to try it because the work-around includes changing part of the ROM code to read IMEI-Check. Not sure how that would work with a GSM Liberty unlocked phone. Does it matter? Anyone know for sure? Anybody else used GSM Liberty to unlock their phone?
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You must have read this post then ?? don't follow that one !!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1282882&postcount=2
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THIS IS THE CORRECT ONE WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION REQUIRED FROM USER ( except a small reg tweak for keyboard )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
as I had already mentioned in the above post but you didn't bother to read carefully !!
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You must have read this post then ?? don't follow that one !!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1282882&postcount=2
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THIS IS THE CORRECT ONE WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION REQUIRED FROM USER ( except a small reg tweak for keyboard )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
as I had already mentioned in the above post but you didn't bother to read carefully !!
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All I can think of is that imei-check have updated their software and now it is a real CID unlock. When I first flashed the WM6 imei check sent those hex editing instructions in an email (your first link) and that worked for me. So people should probably ensure they unlock with IMEI checks latest version and try that second link with the instructions if your phone really is super cid. If you still get invalid vendor then give the first link a try.
UnicornKaz said:
You must have read this post then ?? don't follow that one !!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=1282882&postcount=2
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THIS IS THE CORRECT ONE WITHOUT ANY MODIFICATION REQUIRED FROM USER ( except a small reg tweak for keyboard )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=288230
as I had already mentioned in the above post but you didn't bother to read carefully !!
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I've figured it out. The instructions you are suggesting involve downgrading the bootloader from 1.19 to 1.11. Where as the instructions that imei supplied don't require the downgrade but do involve the hex editing.
I just tried UnicornKaz's suggested technique on a Rodgers HTC-S620 and they worked fine, so that way seems easier to me. It seems when you flash to WM6 it updates the bootlooader to a newer one again which doesnt show the red text on black background at startup.
don't forget to use it again when you do the downgrading to WM5
makes for easier/error free ... to run it everytime !
and keep in mind that after each ROM upgrade/downgrade ... your phone needs to be "app unlocked" again
do you even need to pay imei-check? Perhaps it works withthat boot loader without even needing a cid unlock!!
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do you even need to pay imei-check? Perhaps it works withthat boot loader without even needing a cid unlock!!
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too late !
I'd already did and make sure mine is totally customizable ... perhaps someone else can test that theory of yours ...
too bad it's neither one of us ... since we're "on the same page"
I desperately googled it....but found no answers.
o wise ppl of XDA....please guide me how i can flash HTC's stupid BrewMP with android 2.1 or winMo 6.5.
Is it possible? what ROM i should use ?
Any help would be deeply appreciated.
even UPSL method will do...just anything to get me rid of BrewMP
uspl not free！my computer use it only one！wuwu！
Yeah even i'm stuck up with Brew OS, pls someone hwlp me install android or winmo !!
HTC Smart
My HTC Smart download twitter fail Help me
There would be no SPL needed for the HTC Smart as the BrewOS apparently loads directly from the flash, no need for a SPL to kickstart the process.
BrewOS woulds directly at hardware level, not like Android or WinMo.
I could be wrong, but for the moment, it's unlikely.
HTC Smart HSPL
Dear Admenistratory forum,do please HSPL for HTC Smart.Sorry for my Inglish.
ROM Upgrade for HTC Smart,http://www.htc.com/ru/SupportViewNews.aspx?dl_id=974&news_id=683
Yes there is an upgrade available but wont accept my serial number probably because its under 02 licence.
Any ideas?
Regards,
Gerard
Hi gerlynch,What beside you serial number on Device?Sorry for my inglish,my HT04XP005143
Hi Ahror
I just tried your number and it did not work so i think they may be network/region tied.
My no. is HT05DP000108 but this will not work
Shipped ROMS
Shippedroms.com has lots of htc smart (rome) firmwares, unfortunately not the O2 firmware i need to reflash the water damaged one i got...
Will have to wait till o2 bring out new firmware (if ever)
I haven't found a way of getting any of these onto the phone yet... but still uses RUU like all the other new HTC Qualcomm devices... main issue is Vendor ID. I am pretty sure no version of HSPL type program for HTC Smart.
If anyone has a copy of the O2 version please let me know where to get it from.
Cheers
Hi, if we can download the rom upgrade from htc (from htc.com/es for example), its possible to change the original language (english, chinese and thai) to spanish ? my serial number is not valid for download the latest version.
Unfortunately, no...
You can not just reflash your HTC with the ROM which is compiled for another language/region. The RUU will stop with "Invalid Vendor" error.
This problem is solved here for most of HTC devices, but not (hope "not yet") for our Rome/Smart.
Regardless that Smart is just a phone, not a smartphone, it is still HTC. And it needs kind of modified loader which would allow to use different ROM.
I have an O2 Smart in hand and wish to flash it with any ganeric ROM, but still have no luck finding the way.
Flashed with South East Asia Rom in India
Downloaded the Rom from South East Asia and using the Hex editor changed the CID, and was able to flash the ROM on my HTC Smart.
To change the CID use the HEX Editor and change the CID in .nbh file to your country and use it.
raj_codes said:
Downloaded the Rom from South East Asia and using the Hex editor changed the CID, and was able to flash the ROM on my HTC Smart.
To change the CID use the HEX Editor and change the CID in .nbh file to your country and use it.
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hey raj_codes, i've done this and downloaded the hex editor, but i'm not sure how to change CID, and what CID of my carrier / country is?
i'm on telenor, serbia, and can't find any info about its CID on internet.
thanks and sorry for probably lame questions, i'm not into flashing and stuff, but this original smart / rome ROM drives me insane.
thanks.
For those from serbia u must download from polish part of htc site worked like a charm,so you must find your region if you want to flash your rom,this could be find if you check languages on your phone
breaklogic said:
hey raj_codes, i've done this and downloaded the hex editor, but i'm not sure how to change CID, and what CID of my carrier / country is?
i'm on telenor, serbia, and can't find any info about its CID on internet.
thanks and sorry for probably lame questions, i'm not into flashing and stuff, but this original smart / rome ROM drives me insane.
thanks.
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Well, I don't know about Serbia CID, I also didn't find anything on th web.
Try it anyway flashing the South Asian Rom, it may work if there isn't any lock.
And the original Smart Rom and the one of South East Asia has only one difference that it doesn't come with Carrier application installed, thats why I am using it, I like clean Rom.
Sorry, for late answer and wasn't able to help further.
CID in Hex Editor
raj_codes said:
Downloaded the Rom from South East Asia and using the Hex editor changed the CID, and was able to flash the ROM on my HTC Smart.
To change the CID use the HEX Editor and change the CID in .nbh file to your country and use it.
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I am trying to so the same thing with Russian ROM. I have bought the phone in the US and also downloaded the Russian ROM. The problem is: How do you extract CID from the ROM? Can anybody please tell us about this procedure in some more details or at least direct to some useful link? .(Google search wan't helpful at all).
Where in the file did you locate and change the CID? Right now I have no idea what this CID even looks like. So confused, and asking for help.
Thanks a lot and I would really appreciate your suggestions!
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smartie1 said:
I am trying to so the same thing with Russian ROM. I have bought the phone in the US and also downloaded the Russian ROM. The problem is: How do you extract CID from the ROM? Can anybody please tell us about this procedure in some more details or at least direct to some useful link? .(Google search wan't helpful at all).
Where in the file did you locate and change the CID? Right now I have no idea what this CID even looks like. So confused, and asking for help.
Thanks a lot and I would really appreciate your suggestions!
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OK, it worked: just replace the country code (located in 0x1C0 using HexEditor) in the ROM that you want to install with the country code of your original ROM.
Great thanks go to: pavlovmax1983 from ht tp : // 4pda . ru/ forum / inde x . ph p ? showtopic = 174362 & st = 60
Mine was originally SEA (I guess South East Asia): HTC__044
And in Russian ROM is was: HTC__A07
That's it! If anybody needs either Russian or SEA ROMs I can upload by request. (ver. 1.0.405.95739)
Hi - i have a uk vodafone tattoo (no contract) which i would like to unlock, meaning that i can use a sim from a different country - i understand this means overcoming the net/CID lock?! - apologies but i'm very new to this so not sure if i'm using the right terminology but basically i would like to use my tattoo with a different sim from a different country.
vodafone have given me a code based on my imei but it didn't work - i double checked with them but apparently it's the correct code.
so, what i have done then is - i gained root access and flashed the modaco tattoo custom rom.
the vodafone branding is gone but the network is still unlocked.
is there a way to get it unlocked? would i flash a different rom? can anyone help? i don't have much knowledge and i'm quite new to this.
also i did search the forum and didn't get the answer i needed but if there is a post that explains it - please direct me instead.
many thanks for your help!
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anyone who can help??
I can only advise to GOOGLE it. Not being sarcastic by any means.....just trying to help
believe it or not i did ask google (not trying to be sarcastic either). and as mentioned i already have a code that vodafone provided via htc, which doesn't work, so i posted here as i thought there might be someone in this forum to help.
if there is anyone with helpful advise - it's much appreciated.
cheers,
a
amikima said:
believe it or not i did ask google (not trying to be sarcastic either). and as mentioned i already have a code that vodafone provided via htc, which doesn't work, so i posted here as i thought there might be someone in this forum to help.
if there is anyone with helpful advise - it's much appreciated.
cheers,
a
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Ok then....have you called Orange to request the right code? have you followed the proper protocols for unlocking that phone?
I think you were given the wrong code by Orange.
hm. it's vodafone (not organge) - and yes i requested the code. and double checked with them - they said it's the right code. although i agree it apparently is not - after flashing it allowed me 3 new attempts and i have now entered it 4 times so clearly it must be incorrect.
the option is to send it to vodafone but given it's now rooted and flashed i'd rather figure out a way myself to remove the CID/Netlock - but looks like there is no straight way forward..
Welcome to forums
I would check on ebay or try contact olipro member to buy an unlock code
Don't get in trouble!
Somtimes it is easier spending 15 Eruros and 30 minutes than trying magic.
Just one advice. The process erase the data, so remember to do a NAND BackUp before.
I did it before changing from Vodafone to Simyo.
Now i have got a free Tattoo and also changed the ROM.
If you need a code for this phone.
Please do pm me.
Hi,
nobody knows me, thats just fine . What I m currently doing is I m trying to find out if there´s a suitable software-way to work around that messy S-Off problem.
Whats the idea?:
The idea is quite simple, the current hboot 1.31 already supports all branded devices.
Seriously?
Yea, seriously.
If you unpack the current hboot and open it using a text-editor like Windows editor you´ll find the following lines
NORMAL RECOVERY_UPDATE_RADIO RECOVERY_UPDATE_HBOOT RECOVERY_UPDATE_ZIP RECOVERY_UPDATE_COMBO HTCBL BOOTPROFILING SDUPDATE RECOVERY_MANUAL POWERTEST RECOVERY_POWERTEST OFFMODE_CHARGING RECOVERY_OFFMODE_CHARGING MFGKERNEL MFGKERNEL_DEBUG MFGKERNEL_58 SECURITY_RESET REBOOT_BOOTLOADER POWER_DOWN HBOOT_USB FACTORYRESET SYSINFO IMGCRC NORMAL_DIAG RAMDUMP2EMMCDUM RAMDUMP2USB RAMDUMP2SD 9KRAMDUMP 9KRAMDUMP2SD MODEMPATHON MODEMPATHOFF LOGGERSETTING LOGGERON LOGGEROFF LOGGERTOINTERNAL LOGGERTOSD DIAG MODEM_CALIBRATION Dopod-China DOPOD701 Open-Channel HTCCN701 CT HTCCN702 CU HTCCN703 CMCC-TD HTCCN704 TMUS T-MOB010 TMD T-MOB101 TMA T-MOB102 TMNL T-MOB003 TMCZ T-MOB004 TMUK T-MOB005 TMHR T-MOB006 TMH T-MOB007 TMSK T-MOB008 Era T-MOB009 TMMK T-MOBL11 VODA-UK VODAP001 VODA-Germany VODAP102 VODA-Italy VODAP405 VODA-SFR VODAP203 VODA-Spain VODAP304 VODA-Netherland VODAPE17 VODA-Ireland VODAP019 VODA-Greece VODAP006 VODA-Portugal VODAPD18 VODA-Swisscom-WWE VODAP015 VODA-Swisscom-DE VODAP110 VODA-Swisscom-FR VODAP212 VODA-Swisscom-IT VODAP416 VODA-Australia VODAP021 VODA-New-Zealand VODAP022 VODA-Mobilkom VODAP120 VODA-Proximus VODAP024 VODA-TR VODAPM27 ORANGE-French ORANG202 ORANGE-UK ORANG001 ORANGE-ES ORANG309 ORANGE-BE ORANG012 ORANGE-PO ORANG008 ORANGE-CH-FRA ORANG203 ORANGE-CH-GER ORANG104 ORANGE-SK ORANG006 ORANGE-PL ORANGB10 ORANGE-AT ORANG113 GOOGLE GOOGL001 TELEF-Spain TELEF301 TELUS TELUS001 DCM DOCOM801 ATT CWS__001 Brightstar-SPA BSTAR301 Brightstar-PTB BSTAR502 VIRGIN-UK VIRGI001 O2-UK O2___001 HTC-Czech HTC__C24 HTC-Denmark HTC__F08 HTC-Norway HTC__H10 HTC-Sweden HTC__G09 HTC-Poland HTC__B25 HTC-Russia HTC__A07 HTC-Turkey HTC__M27 HTC-GCC HTC__J15 HTC-Australia HTC__023 HTC-Singapore HTC-FRA HTC__203 StarHub-Singapore VODA-Africa-South AirTel-India TIM-Italy TIM__401 H3G-Italy H3G__402 Optus-Australia OPTUS001 Hutch-Australia HUTCH001 SMC-Voda-HK SMCVD001 Chunghwa-Taiwan CHT__601 Rogers ROGER001 HTC-EastEurope HTC__032 HTC-GER HTC__102 HTC-ITA HTC__405 HTC-Dutch HTC__E11 HTC-Nor HTC__Y13 HTC-WWE HTC
You see - all there.
So, Vodafone and all the others can stopp telling is their branded devices are not yet supported - bull****.
So, I´m trying to find a way to edit files in a way that the installer believes the currently plugged device is supported - even in case its got a totally different CID.
Dunno if this will work in any possible way...but hey, at least a try.
Regards
*Edit: If anyone found an HOX RUU from Asia for JB - that would be quite helpful.
Of course it supports every single HTC One X, regardless of CID, but:
If you change any file the signature will be broken, will not work. If you look at the header of the zip file in a hex editor, there is a 256-byte long signature that no one knows how to decrypt.
(I'm talking about the firmware.zip)
tomascus said:
Of course it supports every single HTC One X, regardless of CID, but:
If you change any file the signature will be broken, will not work. If you look at the header of the zip file in a hex editor, there is a 256-byte long signature that no one knows how to decrypt.
(I'm talking about the firmware.zip)
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Well...yea...so I tried to change some files in the temp folder of windows during the installation - and that worked. Dunno what I can make of that but I ll keep u updated. So much for now:
Current version: 2.xxx
Version to install: strange asian signes
Ok.
Finished - device not bricked.
I keep working
*Update: Hmpf...not working the way I hoped it would. I can install using the stock ruu with hboot 1.31....but its still not starting :/
I don't mean to be a downer, and good on you for giving it a go. But this has already been tried long ago.
Any modification you make will break the signature. The only way to get around it is to decrypt the signature so we can sign whatever zip files we want. Then we could flash an S-OFF HBOOT.
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Well...yea...so I tried to change some files in the temp folder of windows during the installation - and that worked. Dunno what I can make of that but I ll keep u updated. So much for now:
Current version: 2.xxx
Version to install: strange asian signes
Ok.
Finished - device not bricked.
I keep working
*Update: Hmpf...not working the way I hoped it would. I can install using the stock ruu with hboot 1.31....but its still not starting :/
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hello your hox has the cid VODAAP102???
you can make a small guide on how to do?
Sentinel196 said:
I don't mean to be a downer, and good on you for giving it a go. But this has already been tried long ago.
Any modification you make will break the signature. The only way to get around it is to decrypt the signature so we can sign whatever zip files we want. Then we could flash an S-OFF HBOOT.
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Why is everyone so quick to shut down new attempts to achieve S-Off? The Church of Xmoo will only get you so far, especially when Xmoo doesn't even have a HOX any more.
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Exactly 1 person attempting something is better than everyone just keeping quiet and whining about no S-Off.
New attempts with old techniques is not new attempts, it's confirming what we already know.
I'm not sure anybody would complain about new threads with new information or actual progress.
Exactly.
All I'm saying is that this idea has already been tried and verified as not working, and pointing this out so no-one wastes time trying something old when they could be trying something new.
Well he is trying .. Let him do it. No one can directly go to advance mathematics until he learns the basics.
Forget the zip file...
The 'new' bootloader is signed, and the 'existing bootloader' will verify the signature on the phone itself, before reflashing itself.
Sadly, and 'hack' on the PC side is wasted... a fully intact 'signed' package has to be sent to the phone/device.
The zip is irrelevant, it's opened by the RUU and the contents sent to the device in individual signed packages.
The procedure goes like this:
RUU / PC unpacks the zip.
The components of the zip are sent one by one to the phone ... i.e. Bootloader, Recovery, ROM etc.
Some of those components, particularly bootloader are signed, and the signature is checked on the phone.
You can change the files as much as you like on the PC... modifying the ROM image should still work (but of course, you'll create a corrupt ROM).
If you try to change the bootloader package (which is signed) then it will be rejected by the phone. A single byte change will result in an entirely new checksum / signature.
To generate the correct signature you need two things....
1) The algorithm for generating a new signature for the modified file
2) The 'key' which is used to encrypt the data (top secret!)
Statistically, it would take many years to 'brute force' guess the key, and you'd probably ruin your handset flashing it so many times too.
They key isn't likely to be leaked.
So, there's another way:
HTC allow some service centers to reflash the devices, but this requires special hardware and software that's not easy to replicate and hasn't been leaked yet. The presence of this hardware will 'permit' full reflashing of the device, and therefore S-OFF.
Have you guys see this?
--see below--
farhanito said:
Have you guys see this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=5
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broken link
Sentinel196 said:
broken link
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arrgh, sorry.. darn tapatalk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=34888895&postcount=57
it's about Flash Image GUI by joeykrim
Based on my understanding, it simplifies the "fasboot flash recovery/boot" commands. Anything else I've missed?
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Skanob said:
Based on my understanding, it simplifies the "fasboot flash recovery/boot" commands. Anything else I've missed?
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It doesn't look like it's helping with the OP's objective....
Not s-off, i know...
But the possibility of flashing kernels without fastboot and plugging to a computer is nice enough i think..
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I wish I knew how to link a post from another discussion area. There is a Russian dev in HTC DNA General who's posted subject S-Off Is Possible While its specific to the Snapdragon CPU and consensus is his claim is legit and to be made available soon, on pg 5, the dev mentions he's getting a HOX to try and get S-Off. Important point here is another dev taking an interest in a HOX. So someone here can kindly point out to him the challenges already attempted.
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Y2KoaS said:
I wish I knew how to link a post from another discussion area. There is a Russian dev in HTC DNA General who's posted subject S-Off Is Possible While its specific to the Snapdragon CPU and consensus is his claim is legit and to be made available soon, on pg 5, the dev mentions he's getting a HOX to try and get S-Off. Important point here is another dev taking an interest in a HOX. So someone here can kindly point out to him the challenges already attempted.
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Here you go. He says the method for achieving s-off on the DNA will work on a rate of 80% on the hox too. Sounds....strange. Anyways, heres the link to his post and thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34960158
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2026033
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Nevermind, he is talking about the At&t one x.
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So close, but so far.
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Hello guys im a big fan of HTC using them from the last 15 years.
I moved yesterday from my belowed M8 to HTC 10 because i get a"Brand New"" Mint condition never used HTC 10 for exactly 200 USD and i saw its a super Offer for this Carbon Black device no single scratch still sealed
I cheked the phone and is writen to beb USA WWE Version Factorory Uncloked etc.
All work perfectly fine i chek it via HTC Diag and few more alternatives the only one thing bother me when im using a program to identify the device in Main bord is writen "QC Reference Phone" What this mean its that a normal?
The phone is 32GB Black Carbon USA unclocked WWE version i update it via the OTA to android 7 exactly the latest Security Patch is from September 2017 and the build of the android, 2.51.617.21 the official one since the phone was never Rooted or Unlocked Bootloader or S-Offed i have to do this this weekend)
so if you can give me more info about this will be perfect
Thank you in advance.
My other question is regarding the Unclocking things, since 10 is new device for me i will unlock the bootloader with HTC devs 1st then will install costum recovery and root it do i have to S-OFF it just to use a Custum ROM? like Viper and some mods all i want is to be able to flash Viper ROM plus Ainur Aidio Mod Sauron plus Infinity Sound mod by Zero thats it..
I know if i S-OFF it will be able to flash diferent RADIOS firmwares etc but in case im with the latest official Nougat firmware why i will need to do that? or do i really need it if i want to be able to flash only the above things i need.
Of course later with the change and OREO firmware update i will S off it anyway but do i need to do it right now what exactly i will be not able to do if im S-ON only the RADIO firmware?
THANK YOU much appriciete
tsalta said:
My other question is regarding the Unclocking things, since 10 is new device for me i will unlock the bootloader with HTC devs 1st then will install costum recovery and root it do i have to S-OFF it just to use a Custum ROM? like Viper and some mods all i want is to be able to flash Viper ROM plus Ainur Aidio Mod Sauron plus Infinity Sound mod by Zero thats it..
I know if i S-OFF it will be able to flash diferent RADIOS firmwares etc but in case im with the latest official Nougat firmware why i will need to do that? or do i really need it if i want to be able to flash only the above things i need.
Of course later with the change and OREO firmware update i will S off it anyway but do i need to do it right now what exactly i will be not able to do if im S-ON only the RADIO firmware?
THANK YOU much appriciete
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Basicially S-OFF is needed if You want to change MID and/or CID to flash any RUU You want or, as You said, to be able to flash different firmware (older for example).
In matter of flashing custom roms, You don't need S-OFF to do this. If You have latest official Nougat firmware You can flash Viper ROM plus extras You have mentioned
Remeber one thing, before flashing first custom rom it's always nice and handy to perform backup in TWRP.
Quote from other post about "QC Reference Phone" - thanks to @tabp0le
They gave you a QC reference phone. It's a prototype for development. You need to report that user to ebay and get your money back.
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GamaPL said:
Basicially S-OFF is needed if You want to change MID and/or CID to flash any RUU You want or, as You said, to be able to flash different firmware (older for example).
In matter of flashing custom roms, You don't need S-OFF to do this. If You have latest official Nougat firmware You can flash Viper ROM plus extras You have mentioned
Remeber one thing, before flashing first custom rom it's always nice and handy to perform backup in TWRP.
Quote from other post about "QC Reference Phone" - thanks to @tabp0le
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Thank you alot
I dont get it from Ebay also i got it for 200 USD the phone was still sealed yesterday im today with the phone all work perfectly smooth also like i say i OTA official update it to the latest Nougat Android
So what mean is a prototype phone? i was thinking QC is meaning something regarding Quaccom etc ive read the other post that you quote here mine is 4gb of RAM 32 Black Carbon Version when i chek out the serial and imei its give me info that it USA WWE Version bought April 2016 so im asking what the difference in this protoype kind version? or are you sure QC mean a prototype version of the phone?
tsalta said:
Thank you alot
I dont get it from Ebay also i got it for 200 USD the phone was still sealed yesterday im today with the phone all work perfectly smooth also like i say i OTA official update it to the latest Nougat Android
So what mean is a prototype phone? i was thinking QC is meaning something regarding Quaccom etc ive read the other post that you quote here mine is 4gb of RAM 32 Black Carbon Version when i chek out the serial and imei its give me info that it USA WWE Version bought April 2016 so im asking what the difference in this protoype kind version? or are you sure QC mean a prototype version of the phone?
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I'm not sure (and i do understand that You don't have it from Ebay), i've just quoted post from another topic You need to wait for reply of someone who understands hardware much more better than me
I hope to recive idea what this mean to know to return it back and get my bucks or its a nice device and this doesnt mean anything serious i read post that many One PLus and HTC device the mother board is read like QC reference Board but i dont have idea what is this?!
How i can chek to be sure i have serial number and imei and etc to do get var all?
tsalta said:
I hope to recive idea what this mean to know to return it back and get my bucks or its a nice device and this doesnt mean anything serious i read post that many One PLus and HTC device the mother board is read like QC reference Board but i dont have idea what is this?!
How i can chek to be sure i have serial number and imei and etc to do get var all?
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I think the best way would be to contact HTC Support directly and give them all the details about phone
For all the people who wonder there is nothing WRONG with that and is not only ME also the thing about test unit or some kind of protoype is not true as well finally i have a chance to talk directly with HTC Tech support for many things including this QC Reference phone readin of the MotherBoard.
Also they did a nice lookup chek for me and told me the device i got is Perfect USA Factory Unlocked Aka Developers Device in perfect condition. And also that the dive is bought directly from them from the Official HTC site because they had it in the databes there when who and how did he get it.
Lets make it short here is the reason WHY this heppans and not only to me they are already familiar with that wrong reading.
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Virginia P.: Great, Tsalta. Based on your IMEI number, I was able to check in my system that you have an original HTC Device manufactured in the US and bought through our website.
The message you are having is not an issue, your phone is in perfect state. The database of some applications does not have all the sub-versions of the processor references. The mainboard does not handle like in the computer that has apart ram processor and video. They handle something called SoC (System on a Chip), therefore the processor handles the whole system. But as there are so many versions depending on number of cores, type of video, amount of ram, etc. the application may not recognize the type of processor.
But, I promise you, there's nothing wrong with your phone.
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Thats the answer its something related with the revision version Some programs read it on some devices some cant handle it BUT all the device are THE SAME.