I have a gsm usa t-mobel wildfire s pg76240. At this time the ruu is not listed on the htc dev web-sight. Its my understanding the bootloader is locked and there is no work arounds untill they update or release a ruu for this phone.
I have see a few post about people useing a different rom one there is a ruu for and unlocking the bootloader.
is this true. If say is it safe are there any chances of bringing the phone?
Thanks for reading my post
Hi, I'm on Tmobile UK and there is an RUU for my phone but it doesn't work, have also tried several others but no luck yet. Think might have to wait a long time for Tmobile to be so kind as to turn out an update,
As you can probably tell, this is my last contract with Tmobile.
pandollar said:
Hi, I'm on Tmobile UK and there is an RUU for my phone but it doesn't work, have also tried several others but no luck yet. Think might have to wait a long time for Tmobile to be so kind as to turn out an update,
As you can probably tell, this is my last contract with Tmobile.
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Flash the latest euro ruu.
You will need to create a goldcard first.
Tried that too, still not working. What did you use?
pandollar said:
Tried that too, still not working. What did you use?
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Did you create a goldcard?
No, stupidly thought it would be an easy process when I read " HTC Unlock Wildfire S bootloader".
Might have to look at creating a gold card.
Thanks
what about phones with no ruu
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Firstly i woke this morning to find out HTC has unlocked our bootloaders which is fantastic. So like everybody else i immediately followed the instructions and unlocked it... (piece of cake)
But i was in town today and thought well now the bootloader is unlocked i'll get s-off aswell then i'm free from everything.
Went to the shop asked the guy and he had a xtc-clip and made the gold card what he thought was switching s-off.
But later after getting back home i noticed to my horror that S-ON is still showing.
I still have the gold card files on my sd-card.
Is there anything i can do to turn s-off now? do i still need the clip? would a bootloader change maybe work?
Please help if you can people
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You still need clip. goldcard is useless without the clip's SIM-Card simulator
mobilescooby said:
Firstly i woke this morning to find out HTC has unlocked our bootloaders which is fantastic. So like everybody else i immediately followed the instructions and unlocked it... (piece of cake)
But i was in town today and thought well now the bootloader is unlocked i'll get s-off aswell then i'm free from everything.
Went to the shop asked the guy and he had a xtc-clip and made the gold card what he thought was switching s-off.
But later after getting back home i noticed to my horror that S-ON is still showing.
I still have the gold card files on my sd-card.
Is there anything i can do to turn s-off now? do i still need the clip? would a bootloader change maybe work?
Please help if you can people
Many Thanks
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Thank you for verifying that this update likely patches XTC exploit though. Fine if it's exploited then you unlock but not the other way around. I had my suspicions of this.
Think I'll stick with HBOOT 1.08 and skip the 1.08.099
As the other gent said. You need the sim dummy in place to S-OFF the phone. Go back to the shop and get him to do it again.
If not try downgrading to 1.08 hboot by performing a Euro RUU 2.3.5 update then go back to the shop. He shouldn't charge you to do it again. Just don't mention your little upgrade and unlock...
d33ps1x said:
Thank you for verifying that this update likely patches XTC exploit though. Fine if it's exploited then you unlock but not the other way around. I had my suspicions of this.
Think I'll stick with HBOOT 1.08 and skip the 1.08.099
As the other gent said. You need the sim dummy in place to S-OFF the phone. Go back to the shop and get him to do it again.
If not try downgrading to 1.08 hboot by performing a Euro RUU 2.3.5 update then go back to the shop. He shouldn't charge you to do it again. Just don't mention your little upgrade and unlock...
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RUU 2.3.5 Update does not work any more after updating hboot
Oh i've been back twice since i found out that S was still on. The guy didnt even know what the S flag was about as he was more of a iphone lover. so thats why i asked him to redo it for me and i'll have the files on my sd card.
I read somewhere on a forum in the last hour that the clip sometimes doesnt sit in the sim slot correctly causing the clip not to function correctly. So that was probably the case.
If i reflashed a lower ruu wouldnt that then relock the bootloader? Just a thought.
Has anybody got a link to the ruu that had the 1.08 bootloader and not the 1.08.099 version?
oh sorry i know lots of questions but one thing i did know when he did the gold card and had the connection into the phone the CLIP was powered off a USB connection but i'm sure ive read somewhere that it needs to be powered by a 9v battery is that correct?
Anyway i have to wait now until monday before i can do anything.......
would liked to have flashed a new rom tonight but obviously cant
Many Thanks
theq86 said:
RUU 2.3.5 Update does not work any more after updating hboot
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Buggeration.... looks like i'm soft bricked then.... in the sense of me doing bootloader then s-off i'm stuck
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RUU 2.3.5 Update does not work any more after updating hboot
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Did you try flashing this one FROM hboot?
Worth a shot. If not look into the thread on downgrading hboot versions. Around here somewhere.
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Did you try flashing this one FROM hboot?
Worth a shot. If not look into the thread on downgrading hboot versions. Around here somewhere.
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gonna give it a try and report afterwards
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Did you try flashing this one FROM hboot?
Worth a shot. If not look into the thread on downgrading hboot versions. Around here somewhere.
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Will have to look into that a bit later
Might be worth the moderators putting a notice up about the possibility that HTC whilst unlocking the bootloader have patched the CLIPS S-OFF function until we get some more information on it
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Will have to look into that a bit later
Might be worth the moderators putting a notice up about the possibility that HTC whilst unlocking the bootloader have patched the CLIPS S-OFF function until we get some more information on it
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I think the first step is to go back to that shop and get the guy to try S-OFF again and see if he just didn't clip it right. Seems odd that he wouldn't verify it at the time.
Anyone worth their salt would have rebooted to hboot and checked...
I'd rather that then sound a general alarm.
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I think the first step is to go back to that shop and get the guy to try S-OFF again and see if he just didn't clip it right. Seems odd that he wouldn't verify it at the time.
Anyone worth their salt would have rebooted to hboot and checked...
I'd rather that then sound a general alarm.
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As i said he doesnt actually know what S-OFF/S-ON is...... i did actually have a right go at him, when he said "oh i've been in the mobile phone business for years"
He was like why would you want to flash custom roms or radio's................i was like HELLO because i'm running ANDROID and i CAN.......awww bless him tho he's a APPLE LOVER so his best friend is iTunes whilst ours is ADB and Busybox etc......
I know this is an old phone but my mother was complain about it so I told her I'd see what I could do, the usual method of unlocking the phone via htcdev does not work, just gives me code is to long error, so I turned to the forums looking for way to unlock and root the phone, all I want to do is install CM 10.1 but since I can't even get it unlocked, and it will not downgrade with RUU is come to ask if anyone here is still alive is there a still working method with active links to I can get the job done?
HTC Wildfire S A510e (Marvel), not 2012 version
It is currently locked and branded the 3 UK, Software Number 2.26.771.2
HBOOT.V - 1.09.0099 - Radio - 7.57.39.10M
Cactus_Punch said:
I know this is an old phone but my mother was complain about it so I told her I'd see what I could do, the usual method of unlocking the phone via htcdev does not work, just gives me code is to long error, so I turned to the forums looking for way to unlock and root the phone, all I want to do is install CM 10.1 but since I can't even get it unlocked, and it will not downgrade with RUU is come to ask if anyone here is still alive is there a still working method with active links to I can get the job done?
HTC Wildfire S A510e (Marvel), not 2012 version
It is currently locked and branded the 3 UK, Software Number 2.26.771.2
HBOOT.V - 1.09.0099 - Radio - 7.57.39.10M
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At what part of the unlocking are you stuck at??
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At what part of the unlocking are you stuck at??
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Well first I tried unlocking it via HTC dev but it would not take the code, so I came to the forums and seen that first I have to debrand it, so I'm stuck at debranding since the phone will not allow the firmware to be downgraded, which i learnt then that id have to force downgrade h-boot so I can downgrade the firmware, thats where im at, stuck at debranding -.-
Cactus_Punch said:
Well first I tried unlocking it via HTC dev but it would not take the code, so I came to the forums and seen that first I have to debrand it, so I'm stuck at debranding since the phone will not allow the firmware to be downgraded, which i learnt then that id have to force downgrade h-boot so I can downgrade the firmware, thats where im at, stuck at debranding -.-
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You don't require to debrand to unlock IMHO...............go word by word on the instructions on HTCdev.com, Just proceed to the steps since you have an unlockable bootloader
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.
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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.
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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.
Hi all
Im reading online that alot of people have the 1.40 "camera overhaul" update, which is supposed to be live in Europe now.
My M9 is on EE UK and was wondering if anyone knows when it will be rolling out from carriers here.
Thanks
I got it last week. Mine is a unbranded/non network M9. Did you get your M9 from EE?
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I got it last week. Mine is a unbranded/non network M9. Did you get your M9 from EE?
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I did yeah. I looked on the EE forum but no answers. I have Sim Unlocked my M9, but Im just a little nervous about doing a "return to stock" and making it unbranded. I know you probably cant go wrong if you get a good guide and follow it, but... hehe... Im a bit nervous.
Also, Im not sure if i can... Im on 1.32.61.15 L 502... doesnt the latest Sunshine 3.17 only support 501 so far?
Hmmm, seems like it's down to EE when they release the update. This is why I didn't get a network HTC this year.
I understand your nervousness about unbranding the phone, although when I did it with my Three M8 it was actually surprisingly easy.
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Hmmm, seems like it's down to EE when they release the update. This is why I didn't get a network HTC this year.
I understand your nervousness about unbranding the phone, although when I did it with my Three M8 it was actually surprisingly easy.
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Yeah it looks quite simple actually. but the reason Im nervous is because I "bootlooped" my old crimson M8 a few months back, even though that was due to not removing superSU properly when i tried to unroot it, but HTCs are not like Samsung device with a simple ODIN flash, HTC have made these handsets so hard to work with.. its crazy.
I dont know, I might bite the bullet and unbrand it yet, Im very careful when doing stuff like this so, I can probably do it.
Can you recommend a good back to stock guide
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Can you recommend a good back to stock guide
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Okay, dont look for "going back to stock", as discussed:
HTCdev unlock (remember this wipes your phone)
Install TWRP from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/orig-development/recovery-twrp-touch-recovery-t3066720
do a "proper" backup (as discussed in post 3 of the twrp thread)
install SuperSU
run Sunshine to get s-off
once s-off: "fastboot oem writecid HTC__001"
flash full international unbranded RUU (ie a x.xx.401.x edition) check here and here (post 5 seems to have 1.40.401.8 ruu) ... also RUU will wipe your phone
BTW, read the threads about flashing those large RUUs, you'll either need to use the sdcard method or htc_fastboot.exe
I personally havent tried them, so check those threads for additional info.
remain UNLOCKED and most certainly remain S-OFF
So I bought this 'new' phone with the intention of rooting it and got to the point of updating to the latest firmware before root. turns out the phone is already 'modified'. contacted htc support looking for a means to restore factory specs but they say it has been rooted and it'll take another 2-3 days before i can further pursue the issue.
wondering if someone here can enlighten me as to how i'd restore stock before i re-root (there's no telling what mischief the rooter was up to). it was pretty easy on my old samsung with odin but this is my first htc so i'm in unknown territory here. the phone is in an otherwise impeccable state so i'm not really bothered about returning it since i can't imagine anything that might survive a factory reflash.
a little guidance would be much appreciated!
Take a look at the ReadMe thread. The RUU section most likely contains everything you need. I personally recommend the SD card method. It's the easiest and most fail-safe one.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using XDA Labs
Been poring through it but frankly it is overwhelming. Wonder if you could answer a few noob questions.
1. the ruu section says not to re-lock the bootloader. will flashing an ruu re-lock the bootloader?
2. found my ruu which seems to be a sprint cdma version (sku:651). however the cid (SPCS_001) does not match with mine (11111111). not sure where to find the MID. where does this mismatch leave me?
3. will flashing the sprint cdma fw lock my carrier (ie prevent me from using other sim cards)
4. does the ruu rewrite/restore all of the partitions e.g. including recovery? (considering an unknown person has rooted and tinkered with the phone).
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Been poring through it but frankly it is overwhelming. Wonder if you could answer a few noob questions.
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Yes, you can. Follow-up questions are always welcome. (In contrast to questions that obviously show that people were too lazy to read anything. )
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the ruu section says not to re-lock the bootloader. will flashing an ruu re-lock the bootloader?
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No. Re-locking the bootloader requires the usage of a certain fastboot command.
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found my ruu which seems to be a sprint cdma version (sku:651). however the cid (SPCS_001) does not match with mine (11111111). not sure where to find the MID. where does this mismatch leave me?
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Your phone currently uses the SuperCID. That CID had a whole bunch of benefits on older HTC devices. It lost most of them on the M9, though. Changing the CID is only possible with S-OFF. I highly recommend you to use the conversion guide for restoring your phones original CID. (CDMA versions of the M9 can't get converted to different variants without breaking them. If you're able to get mobile reception with that phone then it didn't get converted and you definetely own a Sprint M9. You don't have to look for the MID in this case.)
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will flashing the sprint cdma fw lock my carrier (ie prevent me from using other sim cards)
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I can't answer that question since sim locks don't exist in the European firmware versions of this phone and I therefore don't have much experiences with them.
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does the ruu rewrite/restore all of the partitions e.g. including recovery? (considering an unknown person has rooted and tinkered with the phone).
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Yes, it does. RUUs overwrite everything on your phone with their files.
thank you for taking the time!
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If you're able to get mobile reception with that phone then it didn't get converted and you definetely own a Sprint M9. You don't have to look for the MID in this case.)
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definitely a sprint m9 then. i wonder if they're rooting/unlocking sim-locked sprints and reselling them as unlocked phones.
will have to confirm the sim lock detail with htc support either way. but it's starting to look like i may have to return the phone. disappointing but at least rooting and flashing a genuine one is gonna be a breeze now