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How to unlock hboot or S-OFF my branded WFS ?

Hi there !
I would like to S-OFF or unlock bootloader of my Orange FR branded WFS. HTCdevs method does note seem to work, ROM or bootloader is too wreid and not supported by official orange hboot updater from htcdevs. After some tricks (goldcard I guess), I succeed in installing "Europe hboot" from htcdevs, but it doesn't help in any way : fastboot oem command returns an error 1, command error . Hboot might be too old to know these commands.
By searching on XDA, I found a tool called temproot that allows me to root the phone until I reboot it.
my HBoot version is 0.90.0000 and radio 7.53.39.03M.
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL.
HTC drivers, andro SDK, Java, debuging mode,... are probably ok. I use Windows 7x64 and Linux Mint.
I think I said everything. If you want more details or explainations, I'll do my best to answer preciselly, even if I'm a noob .
Thanks !
KennyG9

KennyG9 said:
After some tricks (goldcard I guess), I succeed in installing "Europe hboot" from htcdevs...
...my HBoot version is 0.90.0000
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The unlockable European HBOOT is version 1.08.0099, so I take this to mean that you successfully updated to a generic EU HBOOT (0.90.0000) which is not unlockable, but can be updated to 1.08.0099. Thus,
KennyG9 said:
it doesn't help in any way : fastboot oem command returns an error 1, command error .
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So you need to go back to htcdev and update your HBOOT to the unlockable one. When you do, HBOOT will show:
*** LOCKED (OOW) ***
H-BOOT-1.08.0099

CafeKampuchia said:
The unlockable European HBOOT is version 1.08.0099, so I take this to mean that you successfully updated to a generic EU HBOOT (0.90.0000) which is not unlockable, but can be updated to 1.08.0099. Thus,So you need to go back to htcdev and update your HBOOT to the unlockable one.
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Thanks for (very) fast answer and making me realize that I successfuly downgraded my HBoot (that's what I was searching to do).
I believed that it should allow me to upgrade with unlockable HBoot too, but I forgot to say that when I try to update HBOOT the way htcdev tells using their HTC_EU-1.09.0099 / ORANGE_FR-1.09.0099 / Any 1.08.0099 HBoot, I get an error 191, my ROM is NOT up to date. I have no ROM update possible with my f****** provider custom ROM. Is it possible to change this ROM to the official HTC ROM (using my temp rooting and adb shell or I don't know what), so that I can get last updates, flash HBoot with HTC_EU-1.09.0099 and get custom ROM (such as CM7.2) ?
Or I am thinking wrong on the way it works (probably the case : I learned everything alone) ?
Edit : I believe that this would have worked, if the given link weren't dead.......... Uploading website are all closed. That's a shame.
Thank you,
KennyG9

Try this:
1. Run the RUU...exe for updating the HBOOT again but don't try to update. Instead, find the temporary folder it created to extract the files needed for the install. It will look something like C:\Users\[LoginName]\AppData\Local\Temp\{82B23FCD-D5D0-45CA-A3A2-5350D3926551}.
2. In one of the subfolders, find rom_02.zip from and copy it to another location on your hard drive. Rename it PG76IMG.zip. You can close the RUU wizard now.
3. Move PG76IMG.zip to the root folder of your Goldcard.
4. Boot the phone into HBOOT (turn it off, pull the battery for 5 sec. and replace it, hold down volume and press the power button). Once in HBOOT, the phone will find PG76IMG.zip and try to install it. Follow the directions on the screen.
5. Do a factory reset and reboot.

CafeKampuchia said:
Try this:
1. Run the RUU...exe for updating the HBOOT again but don't try to update. Instead, find the temporary folder it created to extract the files needed for the install. It will look something like C:\Users\[LoginName]\AppData\Local\Temp\{82B23FCD-D5D0-45CA-A3A2-5350D3926551}.
2. In one of the subfolders, find rom_02.zip from and copy it to another location on your hard drive. Rename it PG76IMG.zip. You can close the RUU wizard now.
3. Move PG76IMG.zip to the root folder of your Goldcard.
4. Boot the phone into HBOOT (turn it off, pull the battery for 5 sec. and replace it, hold down volume and press the power button). Once in HBOOT, the phone will find PG76IMG.zip and try to install it. Follow the directions on the screen.
5. Do a factory reset and reboot.
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It worked finally . You're so beautiful !
For interested people, you can get rom_01.zip and rom_02.zip. It corresponds to PG7610000_Marvel_hboot_1.09.0099_0209_R.exe file. (Orange FR 2.14.73.1 PG7610000)
Thank you very very much.
Kenny

Glad it worked. Tap the thanks button for me, if you don't mind

CafeKampuchia said:
Glad it worked. Tap the thanks button for me, if you don't mind
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I forgot. Done .

software s-off????
After spending 3 days trying to upgrade my hboot so i could unlock my bootloader, i somehow ended up with s-off! here are the steps i followed.
1) try updates from htcdev - didnt work
2) made goldcard, tried updates - didnt work
3) gained temp root using adb and zergrush, worked
4) hex edited the rom version number - didnt work
5) placed rom_2 on sd card - worked, sort of, updated the radio, but not the bootloader, "cannot rollback hboot"
6) placed rom_1 on sd card -worked, updated the radio
7) went into hboot to try to flash rom_2 again, voila! s-off!!!!
dont ask me if this is a way to s-off devices without xtc clip, all i know is it is what has worked for me, so i thought i would share.
Marvel PVT Ship S-OFF RL
Hboot 0.90.0000
Microp-0451
Radio-7.54.39.08M
Apr 9 2011, 17:45:10

CafeKampuchia said:
4. Boot the phone into HBOOT (turn it off, pull the battery for 5 sec. and replace it, hold down volume and press the power button). Once in HBOOT, the phone will find PG76IMG.zip and try to install it. Follow the directions on the screen.
5. Do a factory reset and reboot.
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How can you pull battery??!?! With HTC ONE V? YOu have to remove the cover with screws? Will you loose warranty if you do?

samkuiper9 said:
How can you pull battery??!?! With HTC ONE V? YOu have to remove the cover with screws? Will you loose warranty if you do?
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First of all, this is an old thread. This is the WILDFIRE S forum. Why would he talk about the one v here?
Sent from my Wildfire S A510e using xda premium

unlock and root htc wildfire s
can anyone suggest me how to unlock n root htc wildfire version 1.09.0099
MARVEL PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.09.0099
MICROP-0451
RADIO-7.57.39.10M

Lol, nice way to revive a dead thread.
Go to HTCDev.com, the "Unlock Bootloader section", and follow the instructions.
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[Q] Debranding Desire HD (Vodafone): unlocked bootloader is it possible?

Hi,
I have DHD from Vodafone UK, I am looking for a way to debrand while its bootloader unlocked, ship s-on and no root.
I have made a gold card, but I am not able to install any WWE RUU for some reason!
The phone is stuck at HTC logo but I am able to do hboot and I have Ext4 recovery install. Need either to get it back to Vodafone or install any other stock roms.
*** Unlocked***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011,14:28:19
Plzzz help..

Need to S-Off first.
You can try with AAHK Here
Read carefully.

kualmente said:
Need to S-Off first.
You can try with AAHK Here
Read carefully.
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Dont I need the phone running (home screen) prior to using AAHK? In my case I cant go beyond the HTC logo screen.
I tried downloading vodafone PD98IMG.zip uploaded by one of the guys in another forum. Unfortunately, hboot loaded the file but then gave me wrong rom/image message.
I also tried running another RUU, opened the temp folder and copied the PD98IMG.ZIP to the temp folder and deleted the rom.zip then renamed PD98IMG.ZIP to rom.zip but after the signature verification it gave me err155.
I am not sure if there is anything that can be done to fix this. Do I need to relock the bootloader or remove the ext4 recovery prior to doing this?

S-ON S-OFF

Hello
This is the first time m on a native android device(jumped from HD2) .so please forgive if I sound stupid..
Have Unlocked the bootloader using HTCDEV.com.on the top it says **UNLOCKED**
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-ON RL
Isn't it suppose to say S-OFF ???cant really make out if actually unlocked the bootloader
Is thr any way to relock ??

It's supposed to say UNLOCKED if you used HTCDev's method to unlock.
If for some reason it is S-Off'ed by revolutionary, it would say REVOLUTIONARY --> this is not yet available, but if it is, thats what it would say.
Make sure you got correct stock software installed on the phone, then in fastboot mode, use this command:
fastboot oem lock
Now it will say RELOCKED, you can't revert it to say LOCKED.

[Q] Stuck on recovery access mode

Hi I have an HTC Inspire HD, ATT as provider.
I successfully unlocked it thru HTCDEV and installed 4EXT; did a backup successfully and then tried to install Android Revolution HD.
Since then I get stuck on the HTC white screen.
It does not boot. In recovery access, see the following:
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 2.00.0030
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.17.14.11_M
eMMC-BOOT
Feb 20 2012, 16:03:18
My computer does not recognize the phone anymore.
What do you suggest?
Thanks

boot into fastboot
then flash boot.img extracted from Rom's zip
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot

pascuals said:
boot into fastboot
then flash boot.img extracted from Rom's zip
fastboot flash boot boot.img
reboot
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Hi, when you say ROM, what do you mean; when I backedup with 4ext it confirmed a successful backup but I have no idea where it is located; can you guide me through? where do I find the boot.img
Tks

ced78 said:
Hi, when you say ROM, what do you mean; when I backedup with 4ext it confirmed a successful backup but I have no idea where it is located; can you guide me through? where do I find the boot.img
Tks
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No, from the Android Revolution HD ROM (or whichever ROM you flash).

bananagranola said:
No, from the Android Revolution HD ROM (or whichever ROM you flash).
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Ok but my pc is not recognizing the device; saying "waiting for device"

ced78 said:
Ok but my pc is not recognizing the device; saying "waiting for device"
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Is your phone in fastboot, not hboot? Also, OP doesn't look like you bootloader is unlocked.

bananagranola said:
Is your phone in fastboot, not hboot? Also, OP doesn't look like you bootloader is unlocked.
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I appreciate the support!
I have been trying so many things and getting very much confused with Hboot, Fastboot.
Honestly been on both screen and do not see much difference.
If you do not mind suggesting steps and I will try them out and will share what I experience.
Tks

ced78 said:
I appreciate the support!
I have been trying so many things and getting very much confused with Hboot, Fastboot.
Honestly been on both screen and do not see much difference.
If you do not mind suggesting steps and I will try them out and will share what I experience.
Tks
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Then you're not in fastboot. You get to fastboot by going to hboot (reboot while holding power and volume-down), navigating to "fastboot" with the power buttons, and selecting it with the power button. Also, again, the OP seems to imply that your bootloader isn't unlocked. If it is, hboot would say so at the top.

bananagranola said:
Then you're not in fastboot. You get to fastboot by going to hboot (reboot while holding power and volume-down), navigating to "fastboot" with the power buttons, and selecting it with the power button. Also, again, the OP seems to imply that your bootloader isn't unlocked. If it is, hboot would say so at the top.
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Here is what I have:
*** UNLOCKED ***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 2.00.0030
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.17.14.11_M
eMMC-BOOT
Feb 20 2012, 16:03:18

ced78 said:
Here is what I have:
*** UNLOCKED ***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 2.00.0030
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.17.14.11_M
eMMC-BOOT
Feb 20 2012, 16:03:18
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Ah, OK. Then just read the above instructions to go to fastboot.

Im having the same problem
I have the same issue
heres what my phone says
*** UNLOCKED ***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.10.04.03_M
eMMC-boot
Jan 4 2012,13:09:29
FASTBOOT USB
the phone is stuck on the green htc logo with a white background
my computer no longer shows a folder for the phone when i plug in usb (im certain that i made a mistake by trying a factory reset using the hboot screen after this occured) which would undoubtedly remove usb debugging. and set to default charge only setting
i can use vol dwn + pwr to go into bootloader screen (obviously)
I tried using 2 different RUU's (both labeled HTC Android Phone ROM Utility 1.0.3.2011) because that seemed to help others
It progresses to install ruu. Phone shows black background and htc logo in grey but goes no further, just hangs like that forever, when i unplug usb at that point the grey logo disappears and it shows that ruu failed! in orange colors
the rom update utility shows error 155:unknown error
then : The ROM Utility cannot update your android phone
Please get the correct ROM update utility and try again
the htcdev site only shows one utility for htc desire hd (RUU_HTC Desire Android 2.3 Upgrade (Gingerbread))
i also tried using (RUU_Ace_Sense30_S_HTC_WWE_3.12.405.1_Radio_12.65.60.29_26.14.04.28_M_release_225512_signed)
typing adb devices in cmd prompt shows no devices listed using sdk
the ruu had previously listed image version 2.47.502.7
it updated to image version 2.52.0.0 before i used htcdev to unlock it
now it tries to upgrade from 2.52 to 3.12.405.1 but won't
i followed the steps in this thread
"[how to]unlock inspire build 3.20.502.52 with htcdev in preparation to use AAHK" (you have to google it cus forum wont allow me to post url)
i didnt notice the red warning about this post being outdated OR that its a method for a different build It was 3am! and i was tired
it seemed to work fine just after the unlock in step 2
but i started having issues after i finished step 3
also if flashing an image file onto the SD card is the only route then how is that possible if my pc doesnt have access to the files
it only makes a sound when i plug it in
yes im a noob
please help
i believe that this is fixable since i read a comment that any htcdev unlocked phone is fixable...fingers crossed
is this a soft brick?
how do fix this so i can root this phone
and what method is (safest) best for rooting?

Your bootloader is already unlocked. Flash a custom recovery through fastboot and flash a ROM from there.

bananagranola said:
Your bootloader is already unlocked. Flash a custom recovery through fastboot and flash a ROM from there.
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how do i place the image file or apk onto sd card so i can flash it?

noobsean said:
how do i place the image file or apk onto sd card so i can flash it?
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You don't. Flash it from your computer.

[Q] DHD doesn`t boot after original OTA update

Hi Folks,
a little problem here with my Desire HD.
what i had:
Original Desire HD (no root, no nothing)
I made an OTA update in my working Phone.
Update starts, ends with Mistake and from now on I see only the white Background and the htc logo.
what i did there after:
Readed thousands of manualy how to root, to get s-off, a newer radio or whatelse..
I updated the Bootloader from 2.00.0027 to 2.00.0029
Unlocked the Bootloader with htcdev
Updated the Recovery Image to ClockworkMod Recovery v5.8.0.0
Flashed a CyanogenMod
Locked Bootloader again
But it doesnt start -.-
Bootloader says:
*** RELOCKED***
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
H-BOOT-2.00.0029
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.14.52.27
eMMC-boot
Dec 22 2011, 14:28:19
At the moment i Dont know what to do?
Must i downgrade my HBOOT? But how, without working Android?
Must i do it to "ACE PCT ENG S-OFF" But how, without working Android? *G*
Must i change the Radio version?
Pls help me a bit out of it a bit

Did you flash the boot.img before you relocked?

bananagranola said:
Did you flash the boot.img before you relocked?
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no, and i see that this is the problem.
thanks man.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168500 the third part helped out (do it with all points )