Official Bootloader Unlock - Desire General

Htcdev.com just released the official unlock for the HTC Desire.
Does this help anyone or mean anything at all?
Revolutionary and alpharev been doing it for ages now
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It will work for the 2.3.3 official?
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With official unlock you loose your guaranty forever... With revolutionary and alpharev you can always restore your old stock s-on hboot and pretend you've never had another)
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An 'official' method released by HTC to try and 'break' our phone? How is it a disadvantage. LOL
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You guys mix something up here. So I think I should bring light into the darkness.
Firstly, what is a bootloader?
The bootloader is part of the phone's Firmware. It's the absolute basis (like the BIOS in computer). After turning on your phone the bootloader manages, what in which order happens.
What is a locked bootloader?
With a locked bootloader it's impossible to change the software of the phone (Hboot, ROM, recovery). This prevents inexperienced users from damaging their phones accidentally.
Why it's good to have an unlocked bootloader?
An unlocked bootloader has a big advangates (flash a different Hboot, Rom, Kernels, special scripts, backup apps, etc). And so the community (AlphaRev, Revolutionary) developed methods to unlock the bootloader. These methods also bypass the signature-check by the manufacturer (like HTC) which makes it possible to flash custom roms or hboots.
But if that signature has an encryption, it's nearly impossible to modify the bootloader in the explained way.
How works the encryption of the bootloader?
The encryption of this bootloader (digital signature) causes that only the software which corresponds with imaginings of the manufacturer (in our case HTC) because the digital signature can only be openend by one special key.
Is it really impossible to bypass this digital signature?
No. With methods like AlphaRevX can even bootloaders with this signature be unlocked. But this method does not work for much phones. Furthermore, if a phone has this type of bootloader the risk to brick the phone by attempting to unlock the bootloader is much higher.
What is the official unlock for the Bootloader by HTC?
The official unlock for the bootloader removes the encryption of the bootloader which makes it much more easier (or rather possible) to unlock the bootloader.
Do we need the unlock for the bootloader for the HTC Desire?
As far as I understand, no. Because the Desire never had an encrypted bootloader.
I hope, I chould bring light into the darkness.
Credits for this guide go this post by androidnews.de:
http://www.giga.de/androidnews/android-bootloader-offen-gesperrt-verschluesselt (Translated and summarized it).

stankyou said:
An 'official' method released by HTC to try and 'break' our phone? How is it a disadvantage. LOL
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Well, if you have curly hands, you'll break your phone even with the "official" method. lol
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A bunch of questions:
Anyone tried this?
What the new hboot functionality looks like?
Or it's an updated stock recovery with an option to pick up any unsigned archive?
Is it S-ON after? Possible to S-OFF again?
ps: I wish to try this, but I'm afraid there will be no downgrade the new stuff which could be functionally restricted.
pps: none of two ruu in the archive worked saying "wrong model" for my desire with stock 2.3.3 from htcdev and revolutionary patched bootloader.

wviegas said:
It will work for the 2.3.3 official?
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no. It lists all the software versions in the documentation and none of them start 3.x

Ok, I've downgraded my Desire to 2.29.405.5 (including hboot). Then checked FOTA updated and got 2.29.405.14. This is what the requirements list demands for unlocking the bootloader (unbranded, bought in EU).
The preunlock package from htcdev had two RUUs:
MarvelCT_UnlockBootLoader_APTG_1.05.709.01_RUU.exe
MarvelCT_UnlockBootLoader_CT_1.06.1401.4_RUU.exe
They had a rom.zip inside with files android-info.txt and hboot_1.04.0000.nb0.
The hboot_1.04.0000.nb0 images are same.
The APTG's android-info.txt had:
modelid: PG7623000
cidnum: HTC__621
hbootpreupdate:13
mainver: 1.05.709.01
DelCache: 1
The CT's android-info.txt had:
modelid: PG7623000
cidnum: HTCCN702
hbootpreupdate:13
mainver: 1.06.1401.4
DelCache: 1
And non of these RUU worked for me saying "wrong id model".
Anyone managed to unlock the bootloader using this tool? Anyone has more information on this stuff?

aleonty said:
Ok, I've downgraded my Desire to 2.29.405.5 (including hboot). Then checked FOTA updated and got 2.29.405.14. This is what the requirements list demands for unlocking the bootloader (unbranded, bought in EU).
The preunlock package from htcdev had two RUUs:
MarvelCT_UnlockBootLoader_APTG_1.05.709.01_RUU.exe
MarvelCT_UnlockBootLoader_CT_1.06.1401.4_RUU.exe
They had a rom.zip inside with files android-info.txt and hboot_1.04.0000.nb0.
The hboot_1.04.0000.nb0 images are same.
The APTG's android-info.txt had:
modelid: PG7623000
cidnum: HTC__621
hbootpreupdate:13
mainver: 1.05.709.01
DelCache: 1
The CT's android-info.txt had:
modelid: PG7623000
cidnum: HTCCN702
hbootpreupdate:13
mainver: 1.06.1401.4
DelCache: 1
And non of these RUU worked for me saying "wrong id model".
Anyone managed to unlock the bootloader using this tool? Anyone has more information on this stuff?
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The 2 ruus doesn't seems for the unbranded desire, but for a branded one..
Just use revolutionary.io.
With revolutionary you don't loose warranty and have full bootloader unlocked.
Sent from my HTC Desire

andQlimax said:
The 2 ruus doesn't seems for the unbranded desire, but for a branded one..
Just use revolutionary.io.
With revolutionary you don't loose warranty and have full bootloader unlocked.
Sent from my HTC Desire
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It should be for unbranded devices because the download link was named "HTC EU".
And actually this file (Marvel_CT.zip) is offered for many of other branded models as well as for HTC EU.
ps: the point is to apply official unlock, not a thirdparty one. It's security issue.

aleonty said:
ps: the point is to apply official unlock, not a thirdparty one. It's security issue.
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For security issues, then you should leave it locked.
There is no security issues with revolutionary, thousands of people did it with no issues.
With the official one you will be probably more locked than before as you can't go back.
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Does annoy me when people give answers like that. I'm sure he knows that we can unlock the bootloader with other methods but that wasn't the question that this whole thread is based around.
He's curious to try the official unlocked bootloader. I'd like to see what it's like and know more about it too. This is why most of us are on these forums. We like to tweak and hack for no real reason other than curiosity

chris3cr said:
Does annoy me when people give answers like that. I'm sure he knows that we can unlock the bootloader with other methods but that wasn't the question that this whole thread is based around.
He's curious to try the official unlocked bootloader. I'd like to see what it's like and know more about it too. This is why most of us are on these forums. We like to tweak and hack for no real reason other than curiosity
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heh thats exactly my thoughts too.
I know people are hesitant though due to the fact it requires a hboot update...
when I get a new phone and my current desire becomes my work phone I will try it.

chris3cr said:
Does annoy me when people give answers like that. I'm sure he knows that we can unlock the bootloader with other methods but that wasn't the question that this whole thread is based around.
He's curious to try the official unlocked bootloader. I'd like to see what it's like and know more about it too. This is why most of us are on these forums. We like to tweak and hack for no real reason other than curiosity
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people must learn to talk clearly...if he know the revolutionary method (most people don't know it at all..as every day someone ask how to root the official gb 2.3.3), he must say clearly at the first post (he should say: "I know there is revolutionary, but for curiosity i want try the htc official unlock...")
instead he said only that the htc official unlock doesn't work, so i suggest revolutionary..again he replied don't want apply revolutionary for security issue (what??)
so what u said "I'm sure he knows that we can unlock .." and "He's curious to " are both wrong or only assumptions, as I can know ONLY what he say. this is how to solve a problem in a rational way..my response is given only based on what he said (he didn't said curiosity or revolutionary)
if you want to try the official htc unlock JUST for curiosity, THEN there is nothing wrong, I'm also curios about that.

andQlimax said:
people must learn to talk clearly...if he know the revolutionary method (most people don't know it at all..as every day someone ask how to root the official gb 2.3.3), he must say clearly at the first post (he should say: "I know there is revolutionary, but for curiosity i want try the htc official unlock...")
instead he said only that the htc official unlock doesn't work, so i suggest revolutionary..again he replied don't want apply revolutionary for security issue (what??)
so what u said "I'm sure he knows that we can unlock .." and "He's curious to " are both wrong or only assumptions, as I can know ONLY what he say. this is how to solve a problem in a rational way..my response is given only based on what he said (he didn't said curiosity or revolutionary)
if you want to try the official htc unlock JUST for curiosity, THEN there is nothing wrong, I'm also curios about that.
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But your post makes no sense, he clearly said he downgraded his HBOOT, so it
stands to reason he had already used one of the unlocking methods previously
or he wouldn't have been able to downgrade the HBOOt, no?

Anyway, let's not squabble over nothing and get back to the matter at hand
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snakeeyes21 said:
But your post makes no sense, he clearly said he downgraded his HBOOT, so it
stands to reason he had already used one of the unlocking methods previously
or he wouldn't have been able to downgrade the HBOOt, no?
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You are right, I had s-off'ed hboot by rev.io before. That's why I've downgraded everything to make the official stuff work, but no success.
I sent a request to htc support from the official site about this issue but... considering the answer I suppose they still don't know about just published unlock for desire.
What I noticed is that cidnum of my phone (HTC__203) is very different from the one in the android-info.txt file.
Well, technically it's possible to push the offered hboot image without ruu, but I'm not risking... my backup phone is no joy

seems HTC updated link to HBOOT for some devices to PB9920000_Bravo_Froyo_hboot_1.03.0003_R.exe.
Has anyone tried official unlock with this HBOOT?

I think we'll get same functionality as modern HTC models unlocking whose bootloaders was supported first. This question should go to appropriate forum but: any owner or HTC Sensation/Desire S here who unlocked the bootloader using official way? How is it compared to rev.io? Any restrictions?

Related

Wildfire S bootloader now unlockable via HTC-Dev

The Wildfire S is now supported on HTC-Dev for bootloader unlocking. They seem to've recently added a bunch of devices "launched prior to September 2011" to the list of supported devices, which includes the Wildfire S. There's now a drop-down box instead of just a list of supported devices.
You have to apply an RUU if you're not running a certain software version to use this tool because it requires a specific HBOOT. Remember to backup your info/etc.
I'm hoping they add the Chacha to the list of supported devices soon, as we're still in the Legacy & Low Activity section
Is it true? Because another thread discust about HTC didn unlocked it
I will give it a Try. Btw I'm new here. I will edit this post as far it's done.
//Edit: It's done. Looked in Hboot and it say above all "***LOCKED (oow) ***"
just tested.
not only is is still s-on after this, but there is a big pink ote at the top of the bootscreen that says "*** LOCKED (OOW) ***"
no idea what this means :s
Woah, what?
Could you take a picture of it?
I'm curious how it looks.
did you updated rom before s-off?
Cold Ice said:
I will give it a Try. Btw I'm new here. I will edit this post as far it's done.
//Edit: It's done. Looked in Hboot and it say above all "***LOCKED (oow) ***"
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Gloris said:
just tested.
not only is is still s-on after this, but there is a big pink ote at the top of the bootscreen that says "*** LOCKED (OOW) ***"
no idea what this means :s
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Did you two go through with the whole procedure, or just applied the RUU?
EDIT: From what I've read, after you've gone through with the full procedure, that pink text should say UNLOCKED. You will still be S-ON, however the boot (kernel), recovery and system partitions will no longer be protected.
Gloris said:
just tested.
not only is is still s-on after this, but there is a big pink ote at the top of the bootscreen that says "*** LOCKED (OOW) ***"
no idea what this means :s
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I'm wondering if this also patches the XTC-Clip exploit.
Anyone tried the clip on a post sept phone?
Wondering if they've patched the exploit for all HTC phones.
I forgot to do the whole procedure, i will give it a new try. I will come back and say if it works.
What is the actual difference among S-OFF and unlocked bootloader ?
Going to try this later lol
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Nightshadow931 said:
What is the actual difference among S-OFF and unlocked bootloader ?
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S-OFF means that there are zero restrictions on what you can modify/flash - ie. you can flash radios and bootloaders.
HTC's method of unlocking only allows you to flash kernels (/boot), recoveries (/recovery) and ROMs (/system)
d33ps1x said:
I'm wondering if this also patches the XTC-Clip exploit.
Anyone tried the clip on a post sept phone?
Wondering if they've patched the exploit for all HTC phones.
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I don't think they can patch a hardware exploit without redesigning the hardware.
Edit: what we should try now is 'htc-unlock' a phone, then try to xtc-clip it to see if it still possible. But I still don't think they can patch out the clip.
Desire-Oxygen2.3.2 | WFS-stock
So, it's done and it's Unlocked!
Wow wow, Cold Ice! Can you guide how to do it? step by step? please! Or give some screen shoots
yups, i didn't realise there was more to the process than updating the ruu....just completed the process, and now it says unlocked, but it's still s-ON?
so what now? can i now put custom roms on to make the most of the limited memory, or do i need to s-off still first?
confused.com
Gloris said:
yups, i didn't realise there was more to the process than updating the ruu....just completed the process, and now it says unlocked, but it's still s-ON?
so what now? can i now put custom roms on to make the most of the limited memory, or do i need to s-off still first?
confused.com
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You can still flash ROMs, you just can't flash radios and bootloaders
eoghan2t7 said:
Going to try this later lol
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I'm not! LOL
Either way this is a great step forward for our little phone that could. Someone break out the sparkling wine. Save the champagne for S-OFF though.
Will this allow users to run CWM scripts to resize partitions or would that be locked down still?

[Q] HTC unlock bootloader on Desire in error state

Hi to all!
Few days ago, HTC released the unlock bootloader tool for HTC Desire also (and for other smartphone) HTCdev - Unlock Bootloader. So I tryed to follow the guide. The first step is intended to upgrade the HBOOT, so I have to connect the device to the computer, to download a RUU from a list on my computer and to execute it. But when my device automatically reboot (this is the procedure) I get and error that says "model id error"! (I have a MIUI Rom)
I write from Italy so I downloaded HTC Europe RUU (my device is not branded). Which one I have to try?
Is there anyone that tryed this procedure? Anyone can help me?
Thanks in advance.
Francesco.
P.S.: my device hboot detail
Bravo PVT1 ship s-on
HBoot-0.93.0001
Microp-031d
Touch Panel-synt0101
Radio 5.09.05.30-2
Same here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1431726
Did you run APTG or CT?
Both, but without success
same here, spent a few hours with no joy
Just use revolutionary.io
With revolutionary you don't loose warranty and have full bootloader unlocked.
Sent from my HTC Desire
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
andQlimax said:
Just use revolutionary.io
With revolutionary you don't loose warranty and have full bootloader unlocked.
Sent from my HTC Desire
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Thanks for the suggestion but I don't want just to unlock the bootloader but unlock the bootloader with HTC rules and tools.
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21119888&postcount=5
There is no point in unlocking bootloader with HTC's tools, unless you wish to use Htc's own crappy recovery to flash a custom rom..
Droidzone said:
Excellent...what we have here are some nice fat guinea pigs!
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fat guinea pigs??? Excellent... we have an idiot! (also I add a "wink" so we are all happy, ok?).
Droidzone said:
There is no point in unlocking bootloader with HTC's tools, unless you wish to use Htc's own crappy recovery to flash a custom rom..
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The point is that I want to try, to test, I'm curious to unlock my bootloader with HTC tools! And not simply unlock the bootloader! So, now, I have a problem. Can you help me? No? So, do not offend and make your businness!
Thanks.
Guineapig was a figure of speech, no offense meant. A guineapig is the commonest lab animal subjected to scientific experiments. If you feel that was offensive, I do apologize profusely.
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Guineapig was a figure of speech, no offense meant. A guineapig is the commonest lab animal subjected to scientific experiments. If you feel that was offensive, I do apologize profusely.
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Ok, apologize me too... it's difficult to understand a "figure of speech"...
So, I just tryed a new RUU from htcdev. They have upgraded the HTC EU one, but I get an error that says that I need to upgrade the ROM to 2.29.405.14.
I think that it's impossibile for me because I have a MIUI ROM, right?
Anyone tested it?
If you're bent on trying the unlocker, the first thing to do is unroot. Keep your goldcard ready, and run the RUU. After unrooting with whatever RUU you chose, select the same RUU from their choice (this is a tentative advice).
Word of caution: They're saying Hboot upgrade required. If that's true, be warned that you will never be able to run an Alpharev/Revolutionary S-off until they update their method to include this.

some quastion about this phone

hi all
after reading too much about this phone im really confused about some of things that i need to ask them from you guys
1-can s-off be blocked by htc?
2-what is hboot? is it down gradable ?
3-what are the most awful things about this phone ?
thank all of you guys
1) HTC could only block S-OFF by releasing a firmware update that patches the exploit used to gain S-OFF. Anyone who is not S-OFF already and updates, would not be able to use whatever method existed previously to S-OFF.
2) Hboot is technically just one file out of the firmware file package that makes up the bootloader screen and reports the firmware version number or hboot version number. This can get confusing because technically one could just flash or update an hboot, without updating the rest of the device firmware so, while the hboot version will show to be one version, the rest of the firmware files to match that hboot version may not actually be those pertaining to the hboot version projected. Hence, it is usually within best practice to update your hboot along with the rest of the firmware files that have been updated with that hboot version. It is common practice on XDA to refer to the entire group of firmware files from an hboot version as simply the hboot.
Typically updating one's hboot is done by flashing an HTC signed RUU or OTA. But can also be done by flashing the firmware.zip file contained within them respectively. It is important to note, if just flashing the firmware.zip files, they must be done sequentially or altered properly to contain all sequential updates otherwise one will brick and probably require JTAG.
3) After unlocking and modding my phone to my liking, I have not one complaint. This phone is everything I wanted in a phone when setting out to upgrade.
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i have 3 more quastions
1-what happens if i receive the phone after s-off is blocked. can devs make s-off again? can i downgrade and s-off my phone? (im going to buy a unlocked version)
2-can i s-off my phone again after flashing ruu and s-on?
3-will i lose s-off if htc fixes the bug and i update my phone?
pedyvirus said:
i have 3 more quastions
1-what happens if i receive the phone after s-off is blocked. can devs make s-off again? can i downgrade and s-off my phone? (im going to buy a unlocked version)
2-can i s-off my phone again after flashing ruu and s-on?
3-will i lose s-off if htc fixes the bug and i update my phone?
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1) There is a good chance your phone will not come with any updated firmware if you order it in the near future. That being said, I am not a fortune teller..I have no idea if future updates will be able to achieve S-OFF should they be released.
2) Once you achieve S-OFF, it remains so until you manually force S-ON. If you force S-ON after updating to a firmware that cannot be exploited, you will not be able to get S-OFF until an exploit is found if one is found, however there is never any real good reason to S-ON unless you're trying to trick HTC into honoring the warranty you knew you were forgoing upon unlocking your bootloader.
3) see answer to 2.
*****EDIT*****
I felt I should add that money and or money and knowledge can get your phone S-OFF in just about any state assuming your hardware is working fine. A riff box and some knowhow or a JTAGG service if you don't have the knowhow can always put your phone in an S-OFF state.
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[Q] Stock Recovery Question

Hey guys,
First post and thread, unfortunately. May have been done before, so sorry if that's the case (and if it is I guess a quick link can clear this confusion up!)
I've got a tmobile HTC One M8 running Android 4.4.4 with an unlocked boot loader, clockworkmod 6.0.4.8 with s-on.
New android update is out and while I'm not necessarily keen on updating it, the icon is annoying. As well, I originally rooted the phone for some apps and sorts that I don't even use and I'm mainly interested in just bringing the phone back to a stock recovery so I can unroot it.
Tried using the RUU posted but I believe due to the s-on and unlocked boot loader, it doesn't work for me. Step one is an error on it.
What can I do here to bring the phone back to stock recovery? I'm not 100% I made a backup before I put cwm on it. May have but for arguments sake let's say I didn't.
Any and all help is appreciated. thanks so much everyone.
Metilinos said:
Tried using the RUU posted but I believe due to the s-on and unlocked boot loader, it doesn't work for me. Step one is an error on it.
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RUUs run fine with s-on, and I don't know why folks keep posting that it doesn't.
But you do however, need to relock the bootloader (since you are s-on) to run the RUU. Its absolutely mandatory (with s-on), and almost certainly why the RUU fails. THe RUU also needs to match your CID (but if you are properly trying a T-Mob RUU on a T-Mob version M8, that is not the issue), and further you cannot "downgrade" or run an older version RUU (older hboot) than what is on the phone.
But again, unlocked bootloader alone will make the RUU fail.
I haven't really seen a whole lot of s-off since firewater hasn't worked any longer. I kind of figured the unlocked bootloader was an issue as well. Mobile right now and working so not a whole lot I can do. Basically make sure the CID matches the RUU and relock the bootloader and I should be good to go? I picked up the T-Mobile RUU and I have a tmobIle M8, I didn't really think to check the CID, I just mainly assumed the failed run was from other sources.
Metilinos said:
I haven't really seen a whole lot of s-off since firewater hasn't worked any longer. I kind of figured the unlocked bootloader was an issue as well. Mobile right now and working so not a whole lot I can do. Basically make sure the CID matches the RUU and relock the bootloader and I should be good to go? I picked up the T-Mobile RUU and I have a tmobIle M8, I didn't really think to check the CID, I just mainly assumed the failed run was from other sources.
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As long as you have the right carrier RUU, the CID will also match. I assume T-Mobile US? As there is also T-Mobile in Europe.
As long as its right carrier (CID) and not trying to run an older version RUU, the unlocked bootloader is the only problem.
Yes T-Mobile US.
I'll have to double check the RUU, I'm pretty sure I grabbed it off here from a different thread, but like you said, the unlocked bootloader obviously was an issue.
In the case, and I'm assuming it's rare, that it could be that, is there an easy way to tell whether or not I have the most current RUU?
Thanks a bunch, really appreciating the help. I've been kind of at a standstill with this and haven't really tried much in fear of killing the phone.
Metilinos said:
In the case, and I'm assuming it's rare, that it could be that, is there an easy way to tell whether or not I have the most current RUU?
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Do you mean its rare to run the wrong version RUU? If so, I'd say no, its not rare at all. Folks are often not aware of the version requirement (with s-on, this requirement is bypassed with s-off) and try to run an "old" RUU.
All the T-Mob US RUUs are posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714456
3.32 is Android 4.4.4
4.20 is Android 5.0
3.32 is what I have at the moment. With android 5 coming over the air a week or so ago for myself and 4.4.4 being on the phone when I got it just a couple months back, that's what I guess I was insinuating by rare. But thank you a bunch for your help. Again it's very much appreciated. Obviously got myself in a little over my head here.

How to S-OFF for free on Nougat?

Hello,
I'm currently trying to find out how to install a rom matching to my region. I understand that I need S-OFF for that.
Sadly, I cannot find out how to make s-off. All I hear, even in those threads here, is advertisement for an app where you actually pay for a developer functionality (Sunshine). I also tried rumrunner, but that didnt work either.
It was rumrunner 0.5 on my M9 with Version 4.30.617.2. My current cid is: BS_US002
There is no other way to S-OFF your phone unless Sunshine.
I had to do it too.
Yeah it cost money but its really easy.
As stated, no way. You have 3 options, all will cost.
1. Sunshine app.
2. XTClip. (I think thats the name?).
3. Take it to a phone repair shop.
Otherwise, no free way. Sunshine app is worth paying for as it walks you through the process. If you have any problems they (the devs) will help you sort it out. Your money goes to paying staff for the hard work they do finding exploits to give us, the common everyday users, a little bit of freedom from these ever increasingly over-zealous corporations who will do anything to put us in a box and feed us crumbs so we do what they want so they can monitise us.
Beamed in by telepathy.
Like in many, many other threads, YOU CANNOT get sunshine for free. To be honest it even isn't that expensive. It is worth it as the app is so simple. The devs that created it have bricked a lot of m9's in the process of getting s-off for us.
Anyway, u still can't use sunshine on nougat. Use this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/on...one-m9-nougat-downgrade-s-off-t3554665/page2)
to help u to downgrade to marshmallow and run sunshine.
Hope this helps,
Jev
@jevtheboss
I don't know where you got that information from. C.f.: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q8GKXw3EDVGtAoiu36MdeVqMPRJba1WlF5TZXKQgNgA/htmlview
Only temp-root isn't supported on nougat. But that's not a big deal since you can just unlock the bootloader and flash SuperSU or Magisk via TWRP.
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Flippy498 said:
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I don't know where you got that information from. C.f.: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Q8GKXw3EDVGtAoiu36MdeVqMPRJba1WlF5TZXKQgNgA/htmlview
Only temp-root isn't supported on nougat. But that's not a big deal since you can just unlock the bootloader and flash SuperSU or Magisk via TWRP.
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Oh, I was pretty sure I read that it didn't work on nougat. Jeez, I went through all that guide to downgrade to marshmallow for nothing. Dang it.
EDIT: Just checked the sunshine website and it has been updated since I last attempted s-off. Sorry, I'll stop suggesting that downgrade now!
Anyway thanks,
Jev
HTC M9
Hello every one, I'm new in HTC, I tried to install a new rom on my HTC M9 (stuck in bootloop) but it's not working, I've tried factory reset, many roms, I read almost all posts on the net (blogs) without success.
Model : HTC_HIMAUHL
Build : 3.35.401.12
CID : HTC__247
HBoot : 1.0.0.0000
MID : 0PJA10000
Security : CURITY FAILED (REMOTE: UNKNOWN COMMAND)
Region : HTC-FRA-Bouygues
I tried to set my phone S-off without success as well, unfortunately I have no way to pay sunshine for that, I live in a third world country.
please could you help, and thx in davance.
Please read the ReadMe thread. The RUU section of that thread contains everything you need for recovering your phone.
There still is no free S-OFF method and chances are high that there never will be one.
Just a friendly advice: I'd delete my IMEI from my post if I were you. Others can use it for scam.
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Flippy498 said:
Please read the ReadMe thread. The RUU section of that thread contains everything you need for recovering your phone.
There still is no free S-OFF method and chances are high that there never will be one.
Just a friendly advice: I'd delete my IMEI from my post if I were you. Others can use it for scam.
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Thx a lot for the advice, I'll have a look on the ReadMe thread.
RaviorMetal said:
Hello,
I'm currently trying to find out how to install a rom matching to my region. I understand that I need S-OFF for that.
Sadly, I cannot find out how to make s-off. All I hear, even in those threads here, is advertisement for an app where you actually pay for a developer functionality (Sunshine). I also tried rumrunner, but that didnt work either.
It was rumrunner 0.5 on my M9 with Version 4.30.617.2. My current cid is: BS_US002
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Hi,
I just unlocked my bootloader through HTCDEV.COM last night, and found that somehow it also resulted in S-OFF.
I was planning to try Chimera Tool and Fire Water, But I'm so happy to see its S-OFF without going into any of those...
shahin.meeran said:
Hi,
I just unlocked my bootloader through HTCDEV.COM last night, and found that somehow it also resulted in S-OFF.
I was planning to try Chimera Tool and Fire Water, But I'm so happy to see its S-OFF without going into any of those...
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That's not possible. HTCdev can only be used for unlocking the bootloader since HTC doesn't want users to get S-OFF on their devices. They definitely won't provide a way to get S-OFF. Chances are high that the device was already set S-OFF by a previous owner.
Firewater isn't compatible with the M9, btw. I haven't heard about chimera tool, though.
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It wasn't when I bought it 2 years ago. This is a T-Mobile version.
I don't expect you to believe, but mine is S-OFF from yesterday. Now planning to install Viper Rom
Hi,
So I did a dumb thing I paid for the 'sunshine app'
With the 'Out-of-app' purchase and then downloaded the app but the app crashes every time...
So I think I fu**** up this time

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