ive done all the neccessary steps to unlock the bootloader when i run the RUU it tells me my rom version is out of date but when i try to update it says already current. thanks for any help
Whats your carrier? Are you sure your using the right RUU? When i was doing this, i had a problem similar. I had to exit htc sync before the RUU exe would finish the install. Try that and see if that helps.
Mine is metropcs. I'm still trying but the methods I've tried aren't working. It's on 2.3.4 and hboot version is 1.10.... I've rooted lots of Android devices but this bootloader is a PITA lol edit:I'm good now
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So, I'm trying to debrand myu Desire, using an RUU file. My ROM is 1.24.161.3 and HBOOT 0.80. I have a branded Vodafone Desire, that recently got a pointless update (not Froyo!!).
For the past couple of days I've been trying to debrand, already done the gold card and am ready for the next step, however, whenevery I run the RUU file it says that there is a USB connection error, run the RUU file again and it works till it is "Updating Signature", then it stops, with a "BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR"
My theory on this is because my ROM is 1.24.161.3 and every other RUU file I've used has a lower ROM number.
Am I right, or is there something I am doing wrong?
Are you using the right hoot root method?
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GANJDROID said:
Are you using the right hoot root method?
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sorry, don't exacly know what that means... for now I am not rooted, however I am willing to root if required
thanks for the quick reply
I was trying to root my WFS (S-On method with HTC unlocked bootloader) except I keep getting an error '130 Model ID' when running the correct RUU for my phone and can't figure out why.
HTC-A510a (Marvel)
S-On
Virgin Mobile (Canada)
2.3.3 (Andriod)
2.1 HTC Sense
Software Number: 1.36.666.5
- Yes, I have downloaded it multiple times to check if the file was corrupt
- Yes, all the pre-requisites are installed (JDK, Andriod SDK, HTC drivers etc)
- Yes, USB debugging is on
- No, there isn't a WWE RUU for Virgin Mobile that I can see
I would prefer to keep s-on if possible because (theoretically less to go wrong) although I am not a complete noob, I am close to it and this is my only phone.
Do I have to go back to the (old?) gold-card method, is there another way, or am I just missing something?
Thanks in advance.
Asmodean1209 said:
I was trying to root my WFS (S-On method with HTC unlocked bootloader) except I keep getting an error '130 Model ID' when running the correct RUU for my phone and can't figure out why.
HTC-A510a (Marvel)
S-On
Virgin Mobile (Canada)
2.3.3 (Andriod)
2.1 HTC Sense
Software Number: 1.36.666.5
- Yes, I have downloaded it multiple times to check if the file was corrupt
- Yes, all the pre-requisites are installed (JDK, Andriod SDK, HTC drivers etc)
- Yes, USB debugging is on
- No, there isn't a WWE RUU for Virgin Mobile that I can see
I would prefer to keep s-on if possible because (theoretically less to go wrong) although I am not a complete noob, I am close to it and this is my only phone.
Do I have to go back to the (old?) gold-card method, is there another way, or am I just missing something?
Thanks in advance.
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Have you unlocked your bootloader?
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Sorry if if I wasnt clear. No, my bootloader is not unlocked - that is what I am in the process of doing. When I follow the instructions for that provided by HTC/S-On Unlock Tutorial, the RUU that they provide will not unlock my bootloader and produces the error '130 Model ID Error' and then restarts my phone. The problem is that is the correct RUU doesnt work and as far as I can tell, it is the only one provided by HTC that works for a WFS and Virgin Mobile (Canada).
I understand that you can use other RUU's (sometimes) to unlock your bootloader, but that could cause some issues with my radio, yes? As I said before, it is my only phone and unlike ROMS if I messed something up with a radio, I wouldn't know where to start troubleshooting.
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Sorry if if I wasnt clear. No, my bootloader is not unlocked - that is what I am in the process of doing. When I follow the instructions for that provided by HTC/S-On Unlock Tutorial, the RUU that they provide will not unlock my bootloader and produces the error '130 Model ID Error' and then restarts my phone. The problem is that is the correct RUU doesnt work and as far as I can tell, it is the only one provided by HTC that works for a WFS and Virgin Mobile (Canada).
I understand that you can use other RUU's (sometimes) to unlock your bootloader, but that could cause some issues with my radio, yes? As I said before, it is my only phone and unlike ROMS if I messed something up with a radio, I wouldn't know where to start troubleshooting.
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Skip that RUU section.
Better u send me a pm i vl guide u there.
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Skip that RUU section.
Better u send me a pm i vl guide u there.
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I guess vedang81 is taking a break or something. Either way what he suggested (skipping flashing the RUU) didn't work. When I entered the cmd commands it gave me "[ERR]Command error!!!". Vedang81 thought that this meant I didn't have the files or they weren't in the right place, however I double checked everything (all files were downloaded from HTC Dev links and were in the correct folders). Several other threads (on other devices) seemed to indicate that that error was what happened when you didn't flash the RUU and therefore didn't have the updated hboot. I also looked at simonsimon34's HTC Wildfire SUtility but that says it requires your bootloader to say **locked** to begin with and mine doesn't.
Not sure where to go from here...
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I guess vedang81 is taking a break or something. Either way what he suggested (skipping flashing the RUU) didn't work. When I entered the cmd commands it gave me "[ERR]Command error!!!". Vedang81 thought that this meant I didn't have the files or they weren't in the right place, however I double checked everything (all files were downloaded from HTC Dev links and were in the correct folders). Several other threads (on other devices) seemed to indicate that that error was what happened when you didn't flash the RUU and therefore didn't have the updated hboot. I also looked at simonsimon34's HTC Wildfire SUtility but that says it requires your bootloader to say **locked** to begin with and mine doesn't.
Not sure where to go from here...
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If your bootloader doesn't say **locked**, then it's already unlocked.
here's the situation
i have recently bought refurbished htc one x
i wanted to update it with offical jelly bean update it showed me
th update downloaded and i proceed to install it, i was a long time on the installing icon so i left my phone, when i got back it wouldnt turn on like the batery was empty
before doing the update it showed around 50% so i wasnt thinking about it, but it seems i died during the update
now - i cannot turn my phone on, its stuck on htc logo, i can access bootloader mode, it says i have hboot 1,12
radio 5.1204.162,29
the bootloader is locked
could someone tell me in simple steps how to bring it alive? is it even possible?
I havent flashed my one x in a while, but try charge it as much as you can while in recovery or bootloader mode.
Then try unlocking the bootloader using htcdev and Hasoons all in one toolkit from the dev section.
That will help you get a custom recovery installed and allow you to reinstall another firmware.
Not sure how much you already know so I apologise if this is basic info haha.
Also dont forget to flash the boot.img if you go with a custom rom
Good luck
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Return it for repair if you can. Unlocking bootloader is the hard way out if you ask me.
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A ruu might be a way out, but it's a long shot because the ruu doesn't need a unlocked bootloader.
Mr Hofs said:
A ruu might be a way out, but it's a long shot because the ruu doesn't need a unlocked bootloader.
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Try this first.
I completely forgot about RUUs. You need to get the one that matches your CID
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Sending it for repair isnt really an option as i bought the device and now im leaving the uk.
so they would send it back to me as ill be in another country.
also i opened it as i had the anthena problem but i solved it.
software speaking, as that is the problem, is it harf to fix?
i had couple of androids and customized all of them, but im new to htc and all that ruu,cids...
i dont mind custom rom, right now i just want to recover any functionality.
So if the ruu is the easiest way out is there a newbie tutorial? as i cant find it
and is unlocking the bootloader, flashing a custom recovery ans rom is so complicated to other devices?
i dont.know.what do you nean by flashing boot.img while flashing rom
When you run an ruu the computer end of it walks you through what to do. Make sure you have latest version of htc sync installed and do exactly what it says. Also returning it is the best option under normal circumstances. I did exactly that when ota wrecked my shift
It's been awhile since I've messed around with Android bootloaders, but my buddy just came to me with a seemingly fried HTC One that has been stock since it was purchased. I'm trying to help him out.
We can get to the bootloader, but that is it. No OS will load, and the factory reset option does nothing. I read up on unlocking the bootloader via HTCDev, but as I'm sure you're all aware, that no longer works (MID Error 160) due to Verizon patching the exploit.
I discovered the following XDA development thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2473644 , but I am not allowed to post on that thread because I don't have enough posts!
It's a little bit over my head, as I'm not familiar with the rumrunner / s-off process. However, it seems that I will need to follow those steps if I want to unlock the bootloader with the hope of flashing a ROM and resurrecting the phone.
My question is this: with the current state of this phone not being able to load any OS / ROM, and having a locked bootloader, is there any possibility I can unlock the bootloader and get a ROM flashed? Is it possible I'm overthinking this? Is there a way to simply flash the stock ROM again since that is seemingly nowhere to be found? Or is this phone simply bricked? Since I can get to the bootloader, I would imagine there is some light at the end of the tunnel.
Thanks for any help you guys can give. If someone wants to offer their assistance to me directly and take the issue off the message boards, I'll gladly PayPal you 20 USD if you have a solution!
Hope everyone is having a Happy New Year.
Just to clarify, the bootloader is locked and I have S-ON.
It seems I am in a bind, because I cannot flash any stock ROM or recovery with a locked bootloader. And I cannot unlock my bootloader because Verizon has blocked the standard exploit using HTCDev.
Hey buddy, what you need is a signed ruu which is the factory version of the os that comes with the phone. The signed part means that you can flash it with locked bootloader. Here Ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46506621
Just ask me if you have any questions. You will need to have the htc drivers and fastboot and adb installed of course.
Would that work if I wanted to return to 4.2 from 4.3, locked and s-on? I was too nieve and took the 4.3 update
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Would that work if I wanted to return to 4.2 from 4.3, locked and s-on? I was too nieve and took the 4.3 update
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Haha I wish.
Chilidog said:
Hey buddy, what you need is a signed ruu which is the factory version of the os that comes with the phone. The signed part means that you can flash it with locked bootloader. Here Ya go
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46506621
Just ask me if you have any questions. You will need to have the htc drivers and fastboot and adb installed of course.
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Thanks so much for your reply. I've got the HTC drivers and the Android SDK loaded, and I used the fastboot tool when trying to unlock the boot loader using HTCDev.
Just to clarify, am I simply looking to download the signed RUU at the bottom of the second paper in that thread? Then flash it? Is that all? A lot of the other instructions in that thread seem irrelevant to my situation. If you could just point me in the right direction as to what I need to do with that RUU file, I'd appreciate it.
jmattia said:
Thanks so much for your reply. I've got the HTC drivers and the Android SDK loaded, and I used the fastboot tool when trying to unlock the boot loader using HTCDev.
Just to clarify, am I simply looking to download the signed RUU at the bottom of the second paper in that thread? Then flash it? Is that all? A lot of the other instructions in that thread seem irrelevant to my situation. If you could just point me in the right direction as to what I need to do with that RUU file, I'd appreciate it.
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If you took the 4.3 update you will need the 4.3 ruu which I haven't seen yet....so if locked and s-on you are screwed. Now depending on how far they took the flashing and since you say its a sprint phone you might be able to HTC Dev unlock and at least get something booted until s-off is achieved on 4.3.
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@jmattia Check your PM.
Hey, i'm new to this forum but i have tried everything and cant figure it out. Its probably just me because i'm not too good with this stuff.I bought this phone used and it was rooted when i got it. im pretty sure i unrooted it but somewhere along the way while trying to get it back to stock i reset the phone and it must have deleted something important because when i try to download the OTA update it simply wont install after i download it. Recovery used to work but now it just sits at the loading screen and then reboots the phone. I managed to re-lock the bootloader and it is on S-off. I tried to get back to stock using the ruu.exe but the video i was following had the link for every ruu except verizon. Figures. Then i searched around and cant seem to find a verizon Ruu.exe file. Please any help would be appreciated i just want to be able to update to the latest firmware.
Follow the steps carefully
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979 -------------adb setup best tried my self
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765784 ----------- RUU/VZW/KitKat4.4.2/Sense 6/S-OFF only!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46342232 ------ [how to] remove your "tampered" banner
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46301380#post46301380 -------- to unlock bootloader
This will help you as in my case i also had the same problem . unlock your bootloader and you must be soff this ruu works fine just follow the steps. First install the htc sync manager to your pc and then uninstall it ( only sync manager ) not the drivers.
:good::good::good::good::good: good luck
Still having problems.
When i get up to the step when you need to type SU into the command promp is where i am getting stuck. My supersu app says "there is no binary file installed" when i try and open it and my phone will not allow me to uninstall the application so im not sure if that is causing the problem
Clean install the super su
ctb3892 said:
When i get up to the step when you need to type SU into the command promp is where i am getting stuck. My supersu app says "there is no binary file installed" when i try and open it and my phone will not allow me to uninstall the application so im not sure if that is causing the problem
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Dude first specify what is your software number ? I would recommend you to clean your super su install if thats the problem you are facing also do mention the it with a screenshot...so that if some knows can help you
Also i think you are using it to remove the tampered tag right? you can do that later . also no need to unlock bootloader if you have soff
I attached some screenshots hopefully they help. I think I've come to the conclusion I need to flash a recovery but in order to do so my boatloader must be unlocked even if I have s-off. (It says relocked and s-off) only problem is that I can't find a way to unlock the boot loader b/c htcdev doesn't allow Verizon to unlock through there services and the other ways require supersu. The only way to get the correct binary file for super su is to flash it which I can't do without recovery. So I feel like I'm jus stuck right now and can't do anything
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Bro Your bootloader is locked you should not have relocked it dude thats the biggest mistake ! and your software number shows that you are running kitkat there is no rooting method till now for that .
What i must say is that you can try to flash the ruu without unlocking the bootloader you are s-off give it a try , if it does then your problem is solved
unlock your bootloader later on. Wish you luck :good:. Also you can ask in the forum itself that will it flash or not
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765784
leech28 said:
Bro Your bootloader is locked you should not have relocked it dude thats the biggest mistake ! and your software number shows that you are running kitkat there is no rooting method till now for that .
What i must say is that you can try to flash the ruu without unlocking the bootloader you are s-off give it a try , if it does then your problem is solved
unlock your bootloader later on. Wish you luck :good:. Also you can ask in the forum itself that will it flash or not
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765784
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That worked thanks a lot bro apreciate it I was stuck for weeks
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leech28 said:
Bro Your bootloader is locked you should not have relocked it dude thats the biggest mistake ! and your software number shows that you are running kitkat there is no rooting method till now for that .
What i must say is that you can try to flash the ruu without unlocking the bootloader you are s-off give it a try , if it does then your problem is solved
unlock your bootloader later on. Wish you luck :good:. Also you can ask in the forum itself that will it flash or not
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765784
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S off means no need to lock for ruu [emoji1]
ctb3892 said:
That worked thanks a lot bro apreciate it I was stuck for weeks
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