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hello,
recently s-off my wf, then i downgrated it, now i have hboot 0.8 and one major problem.. cant install custom recovery, i have uploaded pc49img.zip onto my sdcard but it doesnt work, the bootloader says "image not found", eventhough i,ve tried to manage root via unrevoked 3.x but it doesnt seem to work, i've read that unrevoked 3.14 can manage it but i cant find it on the web, i need windows version, can anyone help or upload unevo 3.14?
cheers
You have s-off, fastboot flash recovery
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in bootloader, in fastboot i do not have 'flash recovery'. as i said for now i only have s-off ang hboot 0.8 i need to manage root access but unrevoked 3 doesn't work it says 'fail to get root. is your firmware too new?" i have androgid 2.1-update1, someone said i need to download 3.14 and it will work
mlotson said:
in bootloader, in fastboot i do not have 'flash recovery'. as i said for now i only have s-off ang hboot 0.8 i need to manage root access but unrevoked 3 doesn't work it says 'fail to get root. is your firmware too new?" i have androgid 2.1-update1, someone said i need to download 3.14 and it will work
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He meant in terminal - u need to have fastboot installed, then
$fastboot flash recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Fastboot
i am on w7 not linux ;f
I was only saying what he meant. anyway, the fastboot binary should be in the android sdk. Or, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=463627
i've starded all over again,
1. installed htc sync
2. ruu with older version
3. uninstalled htc sync
4. check if drivers fron htc sync are installed
5. installed hboot android driver
6. ran unrevoked 3
now the rooting process seems to be done properly, it says "it was a triupmh", next it reboots my phone and at the end it says "Validation error: Backup CID is missing", i've tried two times.., just to be sure i checked do i have superuser icon, but it's just not there.. ; /
anyone help?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12188132&postcount=15
i've tried it already.. with 2nd method the problem is my phone doesnt see the cwm img which causes the bootloader not installing it.. ;/
mlotson said:
i've tried it already.. with 2nd method the problem is my phone doesnt see the cwm img which causes the bootloader not installing it.. ;/
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Fix Backup CID Missing Errors:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8926494&postcount=8
cheers mate, finaly it worked. now only thing that left is to update cmw and flash cm7 and nightlies.
thx a lot!
First download this ROM *RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_C_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.19_release_141106_signed.exe* after that flash you Htc with him then download *unrEVOked-3-2-Windoze.exe* and then root your Htc with it it works for me try it.
Windows users are seriously incapable of using a one-line command to flash recovery..? They'd really rather go through RUU + rageagainstthecage/Unrevoked, just to install root the "easy way" and have a GUI..? You don't deserve S-OFF.
NickHu said:
Windows users are seriously incapable of using a one-line command to flash recovery..? They'd really rather go through RUU + rageagainstthecage/Unrevoked, just to install root the "easy way" and have a GUI..? You don't deserve S-OFF.
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Hey go easy on them.. I doubt they even know the full power of s-off. They're just ordinary users who want a taste of root, and they read in the forum that they need something called "s-off" to for that
Although, it does make me super jealous when ordinary users get s-off... can't help it though
nhnt11 said:
Hey go easy on them.. I doubt they even know the full power of s-off. They're just ordinary users who want a taste of root, and they read in the forum that they need something called "s-off" to for that
Although, it does make me super jealous when ordinary users get s-off... can't help it though
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It does seem like a HUGE WASTE though... Between a choice of easy root, and S-OFF, I know which I'd pick.
NickHu said:
It does seem like a HUGE WASTE though... Between a choice of easy root, and S-OFF, I know which I'd pick.
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Well 2.2 users have no choice so.....
Moved to general
Hey im on win7 too, im not incapable
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kevin2516 said:
Hey im on win7 too, im not incapable
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'Course you're not. Personally, I'm not a big fan of Linux anyway. OS X ftw
Oh and for everyday computing I'd much prefer Windows over Ubuntu, but IMO neither is as polished as mac
nhnt11 said:
'Course you're not. Personally, I'm not a big fan of Linux anyway. OS X ftw
Oh and for everyday computing I'd much prefer Windows over Ubuntu, but IMO neither is as polished as mac
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Did you know that OSX is a linux? You must read a littlebit. Anyhow im magic developer and need help rooting friends WF since he has Froyo update on his phone i didnt manage to use Unrevoked method and i know he has S-OFF and had 1 thread started bu no1 gave me an right answer. So can i use fastboot commands on new Froyo updated bootloader? Or can i use this method ?
Hi guys
I have a desire bravo that i updated to the new gingerbread ruu when it came out.
Sorry but i have a few questions. Im on holiday at the moment and im using my desire wifi hotspot to use the internet at the moment so i really dont want to mess it up.
1) I used the clockwork mod to S-off and install a custom recovery this morning.
I know that the S-Off worked and i manged to install the custom recovery as the superuser app has shown up in my menu and the hboot menu shows S-Off.
First thing i did was to do a back up that i have saved to my computer..
I then moved on to Root the rom and it showed as being complete
When i installed root check from the market i get some problems. The first is : Application superuser has stopped unexpectedly. I have to force close the app to continue. Root check then tells me that "Root Access is not properly configured or was not granted"
Anyone have any ideas about what i did wrong ???
2) if i cant root the rom should i just install a new custom rom. Does anyone know what is the best GB rom with a new sense (not bothered about what one) i should install. Not worried about App to sd yet as i thought if i start small with a stable rom then i can always change to a rom with app to sd built in at a later time once i get used to changing roms
Thanks for your help as i said i really dont want to brick the phone as i will lost internet access and will be stuck till i get home.
Thanks Guys
BTW big thanks to the clockwork guys for all there hard work
When your phone is s-off, you don't have to root it (or rather the os). So if the s-off process finishes (you cannot s-off with a recovery, so I assume you did it with revolutionary), just flash a rom with root access and you're done.
There is no "best rom". It depends on personal preferences. Just try.
yes i used the revolutionary way to s-off and install the recovery files and i have to say it works very very well very easy to understand
Thanks for the info about rooting the rom. I think i understand now
so can i install any rom now as i updated to the offical gingerbread ruu when it came out ?
If so can you recommend a good gingerbread rom with a newish sense on ?
rosscobley said:
yes i used the revolutionary way to s-off and install the recovery files and i have to say it works very very well very easy to understand
Thanks for the info about rooting the rom. I think i understand now
so can i install any rom now as i updated to the offical gingerbread ruu when it came out ?
If so can you recommend a good gingerbread rom with a newish sense on ?
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After you run the revolutionary process successful, flash a custom recovery with fastboot (how to use fastboot -> see my sig). I recommend 4ext or rmd. Now boot into recovery, make a full wipe and flash any rom you want (save important first). Just follow the given instructions in the corresponding thread.
For the sense rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=809328
thanks guys. I think im going to give the AceSMod007-Lite (Sense2.1+3.0 GB ) a go as a lot of people recommend it. 1 quick question.
Can i install this rom even though i installed the offical RUU Gingerbread update and s-off'ed using revolutionary??
Thanks Guys
sorry one more question.
I did a backup of my rom via recovery. If i dont like the new Rom can i just restore to my standard rom via retore in recovery mode?
Yes, you can. Just wipe everything and restore. If you cannot to this, a backup would be senseless, don't you think?
Swyped from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
Thank you soooooooo much. I just flashed the rom and eveything is working perfect
my phone now shows that i have :
885 MB on Ext Partition
34.27 MB on /data
3.97 MB on /System
Does that sound right?
Looks fine.
Swyped from Oxygen with Transparent XDA App
Hello guys, I bought an HTC Desire Bravo from ebay. It is already S-OFF but the rom is not rooted. I want to either root the current rom or even better install runnyRom. I tried unrevoked and I get a "CID is missing" error. From what I read it has to do with my phone being already s-off.
Right now it has Android 2.2 running. So what can I do to install runny rom? Thanks in advance.
Wrong section dude, post this on Q&A.
sthbr82 said:
Wrong section dude, post this on Q&A.
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Sorry. If some administrator can move it...please do.
try http://unlockroot.com/
try this http://revolutionary.io/
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Wrong section dude, post this on Q&A.
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This is Q&A. Make sure YOU know where u r before having a go at others "dude"! Lol. Go to stickies and read bortaks guide
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panagath said:
Hello guys, I bought an HTC Desire Bravo from ebay. It is already S-OFF but the rom is not rooted. I want to either root the current rom or even better install runnyRom. I tried unrevoked and I get a "CID is missing" error. From what I read it has to do with my phone being already s-off.
Right now it has Android 2.2 running. So what can I do to install runny rom? Thanks in advance.
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U r already s-off... Hope u r sure about that... Coz that means u r already rooted...
To flash runny Rom u vll need a touch recovery.... I would recommend 4ext recovery.... Link in my signature...
Also partition ur sd card... 1gb should be enough... Do it by 4ext recovery...
akhillad said:
U r already s-off... Hope u r sure about that... Coz that means u r already rooted...
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s-off and rooted are actually slightly different. you can be s-off but not rooted as stated in the OP
s-off fully disables nand security, rooted means you have root privileges
@panagath
do you have a custom recovery installed? (power off your phone, then power and vol-down, wait a little then select recovery).
if not install a recovery, i would recommend 4ext as above. flash the recovery.img through fastboot (google how to install drivers)
to root your current rom (if you want to install something like titanium backup and transfer apps across to new rom), flash the superuser zip in recovery from revolutionary page.
to flash a different rom, boot into recovery, wipe everything and flash the rom.zip. check if you require a different hboot and/or an ext partition on your sd card (backup everything to PC first... partition with 4ext or gparted).
eddiehk6 said:
s-off and rooted are actually slightly different. you can be s-off but not rooted as stated in the OP
s-off fully disables nand security, rooted means you have root privileges
@panagath
do you have a custom recovery installed? (power off your phone, then power and vol-down, wait a little then select recovery).
if not install a recovery, i would recommend 4ext as above. flash it through fastboot (google how to install drivers) or the app
to root your current rom (if you want to install something like titanium backup and transfer apps across to new rom), flash the superuser zip in recovery from revolutionary page.
to flash a different rom, boot into recovery, wipe everything and flash the rom.zip. check if you require a different hboot and/or an ext partition on your sd card (backup everything to PC first... partition with 4ext or gparted).
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Exactly more info in bortaks guide (stickies) go down too Number 11 in guide.
Sent from my HTC Desire
eddiehk6 said:
s-off and rooted are actually slightly different. you can be s-off but not rooted as stated in the OP
s-off fully disables nand security, rooted means you have root privileges
@panagath
do you have a custom recovery installed? (power off your phone, then power and vol-down, wait a little then select recovery).
if not install a recovery, i would recommend 4ext as above. flash the recovery.img through fastboot (google how to install drivers)
to root your current rom (if you want to install something like titanium backup and transfer apps across to new rom), flash the superuser zip in recovery from revolutionary page.
to flash a different rom, boot into recovery, wipe everything and flash the rom.zip. check if you require a different hboot and/or an ext partition on your sd card (backup everything to PC first... partition with 4ext or gparted).
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Thanks for the info....
Never knew this fact...
Hey guys! So my cousin bought this used Desire HD. Its running 2.2 Froyo.
So here is the list of the problems:
1. When downloading from Google Play it does not download the app but it can browse. It gives a "Error : No Connection" in the status bar.
2. It should update to 2.3.3 but it says im already updated.
3. Tried factory resetting 2 times. Same thing.
4. Also one weird thing. I live here in Pakistan, so YouTube is blocked here. But the phone does browse YouTube? (it cant open the video though). Some kind of ROM problem i guess so.
What should i do to resurrect this problem? Thank you! Its the International version. "HTC Desire HD A9191".
Also the Serial number is SH11JRX08759
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You could try unlocking the bootloader, root, and install a 4.2.2 custom rom. This will void the warranty but it may be the only way to fix the problem.
Update : so i went into the bootloader. And its pretty strange. Its S-OFF but not rooted :/ that is a really strange issue. Also i have noted the signals to be a bit more weaker.. Can somebody guide me from here?
Here r the pics btw
om/albums/xx306/Wasif-Wasif/IMG_20130709_003000_zpsa69c5b8f.jpg
om/albums/xx306/Wasif-Wasif/IMG_20130709_005138_zpsb44543c5.jpg
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audit13 said:
You could try unlocking the bootloader, root, and install a 4.2.2 custom rom. This will void the warranty but it may be the only way to fix the problem.
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Thanks for the reply bro. But its already s-off.. Could u explain me the procedure after this? Thanks
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Power off the phone. When it is off, hold down the volume down button and press the power button. This should get you into the HBoot screen. At the top of the screen, it will either say "UNLOCKED" or "LOCKED". If it is unlocked that's great. If it's not unlocked, look at the HBoot line to make sure the HBoot version on your phone can be unlocked. If it can, just follow the guide posted in this forum to install a 4ext custom recovery to flash custom roms.
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Power off the phone. When it is off, hold down the volume down button and press the power button. This should get you into the HBoot screen. At the top of the screen, it will either say "UNLOCKED" or "LOCKED". If it is unlocked that's great. If it's not unlocked, look at the HBoot line to make sure the HBoot version on your phone can be unlocked. If it can, just follow the guide posted in this forum to install a 4ext custom recovery to flash custom roms.
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Thanks! I posted the two pictures btw of the HBoot and the about phone. Can u please tell me how do i proceed now? Since i undoubtedly have S-OFF
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Pics don't work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039
audit13 said:
Pics don't work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039
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No i dont have that problem stated. Its quite different..
Here are the pics now. I hope they work.
http://i41.tinypic.com/v3elb5.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/sfjl7p.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2sama9s.jpg
Also added another pic. This shows up when i enter Recovery Mode.
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There are lots of problems in this phone. Like every minute i find a new bug. Can someone please guide me in flashing the stock rom? Or if possible. ROOT it and put some sense 4.1 ROM? That should be 100% stable though. Since this phone is for my little cousin. Thanks. Will appreciate the helping hand
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Bump? :/
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WasifSal said:
Bump? :/
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root it with z4root, and use the one click eng s-off.I also had a phone brought in the other day, same thing.You must root it with z4root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
download that , run it, temporary root.Enable USB debugging, connect the cable
http://cloud.addictivetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/EasyS-OFF_05.zip
download that, extract the folder on your desktop or wherever possible, make sure you have ADB drivers installed, run desire hd easy s-off.exe,
and click s-off.It will flash the HBOOT and you're good to go.Make sure you disable fastboot afterwards.(settings>power)
Flash the latest radio found somewhere around here, it will help for GPS connection in newer ROMs.
Steam. said:
root it with z4root, and use the one click eng s-off.I also had a phone brought in the other day, same thing.You must root it with z4root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
download that , run it, temporary root.Enable USB debugging, connect the cable
http://cloud.addictivetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/EasyS-OFF_05.zip
download that, extract the folder on your desktop or wherever possible, make sure you have ADB drivers installed, run desire hd easy s-off.exe,
and click s-off.It will flash the HBOOT and you're good to go.Make sure you disable fastboot afterwards.(settings>power)
Flash the latest radio found somewhere around here, it will help for GPS connection in newer ROMs.
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Woah! Thanks for explaining it to me so thoroughly
Just one question. The phone is already S-OFF :/ Do I have to S-OFF it again? :/
Can't I just root it? :/
WasifSal said:
Woah! Thanks for explaining it to me so thoroughly
Just one question. The phone is already S-OFF :/ Do I have to S-OFF it again? :/
Can't I just root it? :/
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You need the ENG S-OFF in order to use any actual commands/flash anything.Also rooting won't fix the play store problem, you must change ROM.If I may recommend, SVHD for a sense rom, or CM10.1 for that clean look.
Steam. said:
You need the ENG S-OFF in order to use any actual commands/flash anything.Also rooting won't fix the play store problem, you must change ROM.If I may recommend, SVHD for a sense rom, or CM10.1 for that clean look.
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Ok I am going to Temporary Root my DHD by Z4Root
Keep in touch kind sir I will update u the details
Unlock your bootloader first via htc dev. just follow the intructions in htcdev
Note: You need to update your bootloader first
- if the ruu in htcdev runs and update your bootloader, then your good to go
- if not or error appears, then create a goldcard (Instruction can be found somewhere here)
copy the updated hboot zip file to the root of your card and flash the zip file in recovery
then go back to unlocking your bootloader via htcdev
once unlock use the easyaceroottool to root your phone
-this will automatically flash the clockword recovery then you can flash any custom rom that you want.:fingers-crossed:
anythingbutipod said:
Unlock your bootloader first via htc dev. just follow the intructions in htcdev
Note: You need to update your bootloader first
- if the ruu in htcdev runs and update your bootloader, then your good to go
- if not or error appears, then create a goldcard (Instruction can be found somewhere here)
copy the updated hboot zip file to the root of your card and flash the zip file in recovery
then go back to unlocking your bootloader via htcdev
once unlock use the easyaceroottool to root your phone
-this will automatically flash the clockword recovery then you can flash any custom rom that you want.:fingers-crossed:
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he doesn't need to update the hboot, he can easily flash the engineering one and do it a way lot easier.
I am doing what Steam. has said. but since I am running Windows 8, I am encountering some .NET Framework issue unfortunately. trying to resolve them first :/
OK I finally got the .NET Framework working. Gonna try out the process (Gonna read the ENG S-OFF) Obviously
what the?
It says "Bootloader Corrupt. DO NOT REBOOT. Seek help from XDA" :s :s
WasifSal said:
what the?
It says "Bootloader Corrupt. DO NOT REBOOT. Seek help from XDA" :s :s
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In the old thread that was here many people rebooted straight away with no problems, they had S-OFF.
Example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19911066&postcount=755
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17336292&postcount=721
just make sure you have a custom ROM ready to be flashed, do not boot the stock again once you reboot to bootloader.Flash 4EXT recovery, you can find the recovery .img here
just DL a ROM of your choice and flash it afterwards.
Hi all !
I have an HTC ONE M8 (obviously) and my phone is actualy S-OFF (sunshine) but my bootloader is Locked (because i flash a zip with bootloader).
I literaly forget that Unlock bootloader with HTC_DEV Wipe DATA !
So I want to know if I can Root / install recovery whitout HTC_DEV Unlock, I'm S-OFF so why I can't use my phone like I want ?
Thank for answer !
And sorry for my bad English I'm a French user of XDA
Take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
YOU ROCKS !
Google only find the M7 post
But I have not Root acces (Need "Su" in adb shell )
"fastboot boot <insert recovery here>.img" This not working with me
arnaudbond007 said:
YOU ROCKS !
Google only find the M7 post
But I have not Root acces (Need "Su" in adb shell )
"fastboot boot <insert recovery here>.img" This not working with me
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Are you trying to flash the boot image or the recovery image?
Flash boot.img (or whatever the name of the file is):
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
Flash recovery.img (or whatever the name of the file is):
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
The thing is, you need to have an unlocked bootloader to do this. If you don't have root access, and you can't unlock your bootloader via HTC Dev, then I don't know if there's any other way to get it done. (Anyone can correct me if I'm wrong. Thanks!)
I'm trying to BOOT on TWRP without flash it, for just root the ROM
Nobody can help me ?
I just need a way to boot in a recovery.img
arnaudbond007 said:
Nobody can help me ?
I just need a way to boot in a recovery.img
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If you don't want to flash TWRP or another recovery and keep your stock one, do this:
Download the latest recovery of your choice.
Place the *.img file into your fastboot folder or anywhere you can find it easily; rename it if possible with a simple name, for this example, recovery.img
Put your phone into fastboot mode and connected to your PC.
Open the windows command into your fastboot folder and make sure your devices is recognized by typing "fastboot devices" without quotations.
Once you make sure your phone is connected, type the following: fastboot boot recovery.img
Your device will restart into the TWRP recovery, then install the SuperSu file previously placed into your SDcard or internal memory.
Restart into system and that's all, you'll keep your stock recovery
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CM17X said:
If you don't want to flash TWRP or another recovery and keep your stock one, do this:
Download the latest recovery of your choice.
Place the *.img file into your fastboot folder or anywhere you can find it easily; rename it if possible with a simple name, for this example, recovery.img
Put your phone into fastboot mode and connected to your PC.
Open the windows command into your fastboot folder and make sure your devices is recognized by typing "fastboot devices" without quotations.
Once you make sure your phone is connected, type the following: fastboot boot recovery.img
Your device will restart into the TWRP recovery, then install the SuperSu file previously placed into your SDcard or internal memory.
Restart into system and that's all, you'll keep your stock recovery
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Thanks but this work only if HTC bootloader is Unlocked; so i Wiped my data to unlock my devices... I just don't understand the benefit of S-Off -> htc bootloader have to be unlocked at all
S-OFF means you can flash older RUU/firmware packages - helpful if the latest RUU isn't available. It also allows you to move from one variation of M8 to another, e.g. Developer Edition to unbranded EU
You can remain locked by flashing a ZIP with just the custom recovery in it via RUU mode - I do this and it works well for the odd time I want to try a custom ROM
arnaudbond007 said:
I just don't understand the benefit of S-Off -> htc bootloader have to be unlocked at all
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In addition to the benefits mentioned above (and somewhat related), s-off allows access to partitions that are protected with s-on, including radio, hboot, and others. s-off isn't required for root, installing custom recovery or custom ROMs ; but is required for a number of other things.
I find S-OFF working for me only for adaway and now the Battery monitor widget, and also Cerberus App.
Adaway is not working because it can't overwrite the system partition, neither the workarounds worked for me; Cerberus keep crashing anytime i perform a change on the app and Battery monitor widget doesn't install the system app for the same reason: Can't write the partition.
At this point, at least with the M8, i realize there is no joy by just rooting, you need S-OFF or your phone will be the same as unrooted.
CM17X said:
I find S-OFF working for me only for adaway and now the Battery monitor widget, and also Cerberus App.
Adaway is not working because it can't overwrite the system partition, neither the workarounds worked for me; Cerberus keep crashing anytime i perform a change on the app and Battery monitor widget doesn't install the system app for the same reason: Can't write the partition.
At this point, at least with the M8, i realize there is no joy by just rooting, you need S-OFF or your phone will be the same as unrooted.
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If you are having trouble with the system write protection mod; flashing just about any custom ROM (that supports your firmware) will do the trick.
redpoint73 said:
If you are having trouble with the system write protection mod; flashing just about any custom ROM (that supports your firmware) will do the trick.
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Sorry dude, but i'm kinda confused now. Which Write protection Mod is out there? can you please link me to it?
And about custom ROM, i'll prefer to give to the Stock firmware a chance before start messing around with ROM's, once i get tire of it i'll change.
Question here is, would S-OFF grant me access to the system partition in order to install apps like the ones i've mentioned above? (Still interested on that Write protection Mod if exist)
CM17X said:
Sorry dude, but i'm kinda confused now. Which Write protection Mod is out there? can you please link me to it?
Question here is, would S-OFF grant me access to the system partition in order to install apps like the ones i've mentioned above? (Still interested on that Write protection Mod if exist)
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When you mentioned "workarounds" I thought you were referring to the kernel mod to disable system write protection (and that it didn't work for you). But I guess you were referring to some Adaway workaround (that I am not aware of)?
Here is the kernel mod to disable system write protection (s-off is not required for this): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
The OP stopped updating it, so no kernel mod for Lollipop in the top post. But if you read near the end of the responses, he says you can get the kernel module from a custom ROM (and a couple LP kernel modules are posted by other users).
redpoint73 said:
When you mentioned "workarounds" I thought you were referring to the kernel mod to disable system write protection (and that it didn't work for you). But I guess you were referring to some Adaway workaround (that I am not aware of)?
Here is the kernel mod to disable system write protection (s-off is not required for this): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
The OP stopped updating it, so no kernel mod for Lollipop in the top post. But if you read near the end of the responses, he says you can get the kernel module from a custom ROM (and a couple LP kernel modules are posted by other users).
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Yes, i was referring to the AdWay workaround which consist on make a symbolic link (Doesn't work at all).
I'll keep away from the Kernels mods for a while as well. I hope S-OFF can give me solutions for that.
I'm S-off, BL-unlocked, and rooted - and I did each in that order. As such, I can pretty much do whatever I please on my phone. (Even if ES File Explorer doesn't believe me and pops up warnings, presumably without trying and failing...) However, when I upgraded to Lollisense, I opted to do an RUU update, since I am always rooted and didn't want to risk it.
I didn't modify the stock software in any way afterwards, beyond rooting the install, and I can assure you that AdAway works fine on my phone. It was one of my first installs. All I can take away from that is that stock firmware disables certain write protections when it sees that the device is S-off.
arnaudbond007 said:
Thanks but this work only if HTC bootloader is Unlocked; so i Wiped my data to unlock my devices... I just don't understand the benefit of S-Off -> htc bootloader have to be unlocked at all
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Unlocking the bootloader allows access to 4 partitions. S-Off gives access to all 47 partitions.
jshamlet said:
I'm S-off, BL-unlocked, and rooted - and I did each in that order. As such, I can pretty much do whatever I please on my phone. (Even if ES File Explorer doesn't believe me and pops up warnings, presumably without trying and failing...) However, when I upgraded to Lollisense, I opted to do an RUU update, since I am always rooted and didn't want to risk it.
I didn't modify the stock software in any way afterwards, beyond rooting the install, and I can assure you that AdAway works fine on my phone. It was one of my first installs. All I can take away from that is that stock firmware disables certain write protections when it sees that the device is S-off.
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I believe the system write protection is already disabled by default on stock Developer's Edition (and the only stock ROM to have this feature).