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Hi, I hope I didn't miss the thread where this is explained, but:
Yesterday I unlocked und rooted my OneX, successfully. One of the two main reasons I did it was the removal of the 3-dot-bar, so I flashed the fix for that.
After it my phone is stuck at bootloop, factory reset didn't help.
So I tried to recover through an RUU, in my case an 1.26 and 1.28 vodafone RUU, but when I try, it gives me an error 140 wrong bootloader (or something).
Now I'm stuck at this point, as I can't recover with an RUU, and I can't do anything with fastboot, because it throws an "unknown bootloader status" error with any command... so I couldn't flash die boot.img neither...
Now I'm hoping that there is a way to help me and I just missed the right thread in my dispair
Can please someone tell me what I can do now? Thanks in advance.
Have you flashed the stock recovery back?
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will444 said:
Have you flashed the stock recovery back?
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Yes I did, extracted from the correct RUU for Vodafone Germany (which is the UK RUU).
/edit: I also tried recovery from international RUU
What hboot do you have? I can't remember what that error means. You can't flash an RUU with an older hboot, if you have the 1.29 OTA, you have a newer hboot.
What the firmware you have now?
Ah right, as just been mentioned you will need to have the lastest firmware, if you have OTA updated you will have never hboot
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BenPope said:
What hboot do you have? I can't remember what that error means. You can't flash an RUU with an older hboot, if you have the 1.29 OTA, you have a newer hboot.
What the firmware you have now?
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I have hboot 0.95 as of 1.29.161.13, hboot of 1.26 is 0.94, so that seems to be the problem, ok.
Somehow I managed to get fastboot running again, means bootloader is unlockable and I tried boot.img and recovery.img from stock RUU, hboot is not allowed...
But there must be anything I can do about it now?
Actually run the correct RUU for your radio and hboot? Revert to stock, the unlock bootloader straight away and restore one of your nandroid backups? That's what I did when I bricked my HOX
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will444 said:
Actually run the correct RUU for your radio and hboot? Revert to stock, the unlock bootloader straight away and restore one of your nandroid backups? That's what I did when I bricked my HOX
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Well I ran RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_Vodafone_UK_1.28.161.9_Radio_1.1204.103.14_release_256488_signed.exe, but I'm on the OTA updated 1.29, so there is no "correct" RUU, it seems.
This means I'm stuck and can't do nothing about it?
I will try to install a custom firmware, maybe this works...
If you have a backup, just restore a backup through cwm, same thing happened to me.
DoeBoi said:
If you have a backup, just restore a backup through cwm, same thing happened to me.
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Yeah, I would, but I was very dumb and didn't make one :/
Anyway, Android Revolution HD is up and running and first thing I do now is a nandroid backup ^^
Download a stock Rom so if ARHD fails you always have that glad to hear you haven't totally killed your phone!
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Hi.
I have a One X that I have rooted and I am testing ICS rom's, but none give me what I want.
I want to try the JB rom's, and my phone support this.
But if I upgrade to hboot 1.23 will I be able to go back to stock JB and lock the bootloader when the JB RUU is released? This for selling the phone with stock software.
qtekdude said:
Hi.
I have a One X that I have rooted and I am testing ICS rom's, but none give me what I want.
I want to try the JB rom's, and my phone support this.
But if I upgrade to hboot 1.23 will I be able to go back to stock JB and lock the bootloader when the JB RUU is released? This for selling the phone with stock software.
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You might not be able to flash it directly(version check, im guessing) but you can still flash its contents, and yes you can always RELOCK your bootloader.
Vcek said:
You might not be able to flash it directly(version check, im guessing) but you can still flash its contents, and yes you can always RELOCK your bootloader.
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Hi.
Not directly? How will this mean in practice? What would I need to do?
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Hi.
Not directly? How will this mean in practice? What would I need to do?
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Probably have to extract the rom.zip from the ruu, but I cant see why the ruu wouldn't just flash considering the hboot inside the ruu is just gonna be the same as the one you've flashed... But I could be wrong, I never use ruus anyway.
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Hello I just bought htc one m8 I want to root bad but I just want to make sure is their a way to go back to stock with s off yet?
No RUU is available yet. There are stock kernel files and you can make a backup in recovery of stock rom. But, if you convert to Google play edition there's no way to get back right now.
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Do you mean that if I install gpe Rom,I won't be able to flash stock based Rom?
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Do you mean that if I install gpe Rom,I won't be able to flash stock based Rom?
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Correct, but only for now. Just waiting for the RUU to be released.
If you unlock with HTC Dev, the bootloader says unlocked or relocked (if you relock it).
To get locked again you need S-OFF.
However, I've seen S-OFF is (almost?) achieved, but no tutorial about restoring the lock flag.
There is some misinformation going on in here. You can flash a GPe ROM, and still be able to flash back to sense. However, if you flash the GPe RUU, then you are stuck until we get a sense RUU. Also, s-off has already been achieved, check the original development thread.
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Do you mean that if I install gpe Rom,I won't be able to flash stock based Rom?
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You can install a GPE Rom and then flash back to a Sense Rom no problem. What I was saying is if you do the full GPE conversion by flashing the GPE RUU, there's no way to get back to Sense until an RUU is available.
suprtrukr425 said:
There is some misinformation going on in here. You can flash a GPe ROM, and still be able to flash back to sense. However, if you flash the GPe RUU, then you are stuck until we get a sense RUU. Also, s-off has already been achieved, check the original development thread.
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I know we can S-OFF, but after that, how do we set the device back to Locked instead of Unlocked or Relocked?
IF you have an unbranded EU handset there is a way to get back to 100% stock with a bit of imagination...
1. Flash the stock odexed 1.54.401.5 ROM @mike1986. provided HERE
2. Flash the stock 1.54.401.5 recovery provided HERE
3. Relock the bootloader (or, if S-OFF, reset the tampered flag and lock it again)
You could also look into flashing the 1.54.401.5 firmware package to be ultra-sure you have everything done but if you were already on 1.54.401.5 before going custom it's not really required
That should do it...
confused a bit?
Dont want sound like a newbie but so if I unlock the bootloader and turn s off then its rooted and I can flash any recovery I just want to clear things real quick if I want to restore it like from the day I got it its possible if I follow your directions? I got the atnt version to I know I sound like super newbie but Its just a little more complicated to do this on htc one then it was when I had the s4 no doubt tho htc one m8 is amazing!!!
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IF you have an unbranded EU handset there is a way to get back to 100% stock with a bit of imagination...
1. Flash the stock odexed 1.54.401.5 ROM @mike1986. provided HERE
2. Flash the stock 1.54.401.5 recovery provided HERE
3. Relock the bootloader (or, if S-OFF, reset the tampered flag and lock it again)
You could also look into flashing the 1.54.401.5 firmware package to be ultra-sure you have everything done but if you were already on 1.54.401.5 before going custom it's not really required
That should do it...
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Thanks
EddyOS said:
3. Relock the bootloader (or, if S-OFF, reset the tampered flag and lock it again)
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But.. how?
I mean, I know how to relock (there's an HTC official method), but if i'm S-OFF, how can i lock?
There's a thread on removing tampered and showing locked in android Dev section. I believe it just flashes a modified hboot file. Then you just need to s-on:
Fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
Then lock your bootloader which you know how to do.
There have been issues with running an RUU after messing with your bootloader while S-on with HTC Phones in the past so to minimize possible bricking be sure to see your CID back to its original if you changed it and possibly even leaving the phone S-Off if you plan to continue using it after returning to stock.
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exad said:
There's a thread on removing tampered and showing locked in android Dev section. I believe it just flashes a modified hboot file. Then you just need to s-on:
Fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
Then lock your bootloader which you know how to do.
There have been issues with running an RUU after messing with your bootloader while S-on with HTC Phones in the past so to minimize possible bricking be sure to see your CID back to its original if you changed it and possibly even leaving the phone S-Off if you plan to continue using it after returning to stock.
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No, you can lock it first as doing the normal will show 'relocked'. When S-OFF, you can set it back to 'locked' and then S-ON again (if you really want to). Guides are in General on how to do this
Hi all,
I'm really out of touch with the scene so please go easy on me.
I rooted my European M9 a while ago and have TWRP recovery installed, S-On, Software version is 2.10.61.6, Baseband is 01.01_U11440601_83.06.50709G_F
The other day I got the Android 6.0 OTA update which I was not expecting as I was under the impression that since rooting (as has been the case with all my other Androids) OTAs would be disabled.
Just to see what would happen I accepted it, the device rebooted and of course loaded TWRP. So that's a no go.
Could someone please tell me what the best way of updating without having to lose all my data is?
S-off is the best and only way to save your data. Otherwise you need to go through the complex process of getting it back to official status.
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OK, what's the best way to get S-off? I see there's a $25 app some people are using, is there an alternative to that?
No alternative. Sunshine works great but be sure to read twice and press the button once..
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OK, thanks for the advice. So if I get S-OFF via Sunshine, what's next?
I have a full backup of my system before I rooted, can I not just flash back the stock recovery and then proceed with the OTA?
If not and I need to be S-OFF still then fine, just trying to understand why that is.
Thanks!
S-off just makes life easier for being able to run unsigned code. Like, unsigned roms will install.
If you flash the stock backup you still need to obtain official status to take the ota. This is known to bugger your phone if you get it wrong. S-off solves the buggered phones issue..
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OK, thanks for clarifying the info.
I'm now rooted, unlocked and s-off.
The backup of my recovery partition is "recovery.emmc.win", what's the process to flash that back to the phone and continue from there so I can accept the OTA?
Another thing - It's possible that I accepted another OTA since making that backup as I'm now on 2.10.61.6. I can't find a stock recovery for that version so does this affect the process?
Bump! Can anyone help me out here with the correct guide to follow please? Really don't want to mess this up!
Hi JonnyG1980, I am happy to help you but don't suppose you could upload your backup as I have been looking for it for ages?
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AirwolfUK said:
Hi JonnyG1980, I am happy to help you but don't suppose you could upload your backup as I have been looking for it for ages?
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My stock recovery backup? I'm not sure which version that is taken from as I'm pretty sure I accepted an OTA to get to the version I am on now.
Download the orange RUU.zip from here and place on your sdcard rename to 0PJAIMG.zip boot into download mode and it'll prompt you to flash make sure you backup all your data etc beforehand as this will wipe your device
liam_davenport said:
Download the orange RUU.zip from here and place on your sdcard rename to 0PJAIMG.zip boot into download mode and it'll prompt you to flash make sure you backup all your data etc beforehand as this will wipe your device
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I'm trying to update WITHOUT wiping my device. Hence going S-OFF.
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Download the orange RUU.zip from here and place on your sdcard rename to 0PJAIMG.zip boot into download mode and it'll prompt you to flash make sure you backup all your data etc beforehand as this will wipe your device
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Hi Liam, where / what RUU?
I am trying to get back to some release of stock to get the mm ota.
I think I have three choices?
1. Restore my 1.32.16.x backup and take the 2.10.61.x again then on to MM but I need stock 1.32.61.x recovery
2. Restore someone else's 2.10.61.x backup?
3. S-off
So if anyone has either 1 or 2 I would be very grateful.
Thanks -
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try to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/help/htc-one-m9-3-35-401-12-ruu-installer-t3318517
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try to follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/help/htc-one-m9-3-35-401-12-ruu-installer-t3318517
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Yes but I need the specific RUU first!
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Sorry if I'm repeating myself, but could anyone explain the benefits of S=Off again to me?
I've tried various RUU to update my phone and all have rejected the CID (ORANG001) so I've had no option than to use one with a matching base (x.x.61.x) to my existing rom. I was under the impression that the CID was made irrelevant or could be changed, but I can find no reference on how to go about this.
As I couldn't find my current RUU, or the latest MM release I had to go with 1.32.61.15, has this downgrade been permitted by being S-Off?
If you didn't change your CID then being s-off enabled you to downgrade.
As a reference, I am still s-on and cannot downgrade to 1.32.x from 2.10.x
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AirwolfUK said:
If you didn't change your CID then being s-off enabled you to downgrade.
As a reference, I am still s-on and cannot downgrade to 1.32.x from 2.10.x
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Thanks, I think I get it now. Now just the question of whether to re-root or not remains.
Hi johnny did you achieve s-off? If so, how? Also, did you get to download and install the ota?
Hey everyone, I'm new to HTC devices so hoping to clarify a couple things. I read through the PSAs and the stickies but I'm still a little confused.
Unlocked, s-off, and assuming I don't care about personal data wipe, if I modify system and want to go back to stock system (no relock or s-on) can I just restore a stock system img backup in twrp? Is there a quicker way to go about this? Should I wipe system prior to doing this or does it not matter? I'm simply trying to remove audio mods that broke boomsound
Also, when it comes to updating, do you have to relock to accept an ota after restoring stock sys/recovery with s-off? Can you just flash the firmware zip inside of the OTA if you want a stock update while s-off or are there complications to this?
Lastly, can you use an RUU from a newer firmware than what you're currently running or does it have to be matching?
Thanks
RUU is a good method
for unlocked edition:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/unlocked-official-ruu-t3378540
for Verizon:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/verizon-official-ruu-1-19-605-9-t3377586
will get you back to stock, You will have to reflash twrp however.
But it will keep s-off.
If you are s-off you can flash anything. regardless of what you are currently on.
From the other threads about updating. As long as your recovery is stock you should be able to take OTA's.
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RUU seen here http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-10/how-to/unlocked-official-ruu-t3378540
will get you back to stock, You will have to reflash twrp however.
But it will keep s-off.
If you are s-off you can flash anything. regardless of what you are currently on.
From the other threads about updating. As long as your recovery is stock you should be able to take OTA's.
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Watch out pointing to ruu files if you do not know the specific details of the device. WWE devices shoudp not flash sprint or verizon ruu files. Those things might brick the radio ! Being s-off doesn't instantly mean you can flash ANYTHING !
flashing a ruu is fine but keep it in line with your original firmware/build !
s-on : you can only flash a ruu that has the same firmware or a higher one as the devices firmware, you can not downgrade the firmware/bootloader
s-off : you can change cid and mid, convert the phone, flash different region firmware and downgrade the bootloader.
And no you do not have to relock anything. Just the stock rom/image and recovery is enough to enable ota updates
So, for a HTC noob, after flashing twrp/root, maybe changing system, how do you backup and restore back to stock? I can't find a clear guide on this, thanks
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So I can extract the full FW from ota and flash it to upgrade without keeping personal data right? Will this update everything or just system partition? (do I have to find radio updates elsewhere?)
And do I have to wipe anything prior to restoring backup in TWRP for a clean install? Mega noob questions
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So, for a HTC noob, after flashing twrp/root, maybe changing system, how do you backup and restore back to stock? I can't find a clear guide on this, thanks
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Did you ever figure it out? I'm in the same boat as you. With past phones, I've always used Odin and LGUP. I have no idea how to revert on my HTC 10.
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Did you ever figure it out? I'm in the same boat as you. With past phones, I've always used Odin and LGUP. I have no idea how to revert on my HTC 10.
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I answered this in the thread that you started.