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Can someone please make guides/tutorials for S-OFF HTC One X?

Title says it all. I know that with S-OFF, things should be easier than with S-ON. Nut this is my first Android device and even if I read different threads regarding rooting/flashing, etc., things are still complicated specially because the guides are specifically made for S-ON devices - which is understandable, I know. Considering that the existence of S-OFF HTC One Xs are almost a myth.

It sounds like you do know that S-OFF is not generally available for the HOX. So, do you have S-OFF and what specific things are you trying to figure out?
Here are a couple of simple things:
if you have S-OFF, then when you flash a ROM from recovery it will also update the boot.img so you don't need to flash the boot.img separately in bootloader mode.
If you are flashing an hboot, you don't have to the fastboot oem lock first.

The OP has an S-OFF One X and has NO idea what he's doing...complete waste of an S-OFF device IMO

EddyOS said:
The OP has an S-OFF One X and has NO idea what he's doing...complete waste of an S-OFF device IMO
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Uhh, yeah, I know that. That's why I am trying to learn things. Thanks for 'helping' me 'recognized contributor'.

All you have to do is follow every other guide that's on here, the only difference being you can flash any RUU you want if you need to go back to stock. There's not a lot to it
And just cause I'm an RC doesn't mean I have to be nice

Chezbel said:
It sounds like you do know that S-OFF is not generally available for the HOX. So, do you have S-OFF and what specific things are you trying to figure out?
Here are a couple of simple things:
if you have S-OFF, then when you flash a ROM from recovery it will also update the boot.img so you don't need to flash the boot.img separately in bootloader mode.
If you are flashing an hboot, you don't have to the fastboot oem lock first.
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I am reading this thread - [Guide] - The Ultimate Stock to Custom ROM Awesomeness thread - Noob friendly and I don't know which steps apply to my phone since the thread is not specifically for S-off devices:
Unlock bootloader - do i need to do this? do i have a reason to go to htcdev.com if I want to install custom ROM on my phone? do i need an identifier token?
Custom Recovery/Clockwork MOD/SuperSU - is this essential so I can flash a custom ROM?
Titanium Backup - is this a must?

EddyOS said:
The OP has an S-OFF One X and has NO idea what he's doing...complete waste of an S-OFF device IMO
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completely agree :laugh:

Chezbel said:
It sounds like you do know that S-OFF is not generally available for the HOX. So, do you have S-OFF and what specific things are you trying to figure out?
Here are a couple of simple things:
if you have S-OFF, then when you flash a ROM from recovery it will also update the boot.img so you don't need to flash the boot.img separately in bootloader mode.
If you are flashing an hboot, you don't have to the fastboot oem lock first.
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I am reading this thread - [Guide] - The Ultimate Stock to Custom ROM Awesomeness thread - Noob friendly and I don't know which steps apply to my phone since the thread is not specifically for S-off devices:
Unlock bootloader - do i need to do this? do i have a reason to go to htcdev.com if I want to install custom ROM on my phone? do i need an identifier token?
Custom Recovery/Clockwork MOD/SuperSU - is this essential so I can flash a custom ROM?
Titanium Backup - is this a must?
EddyOS said:
All you have to do is follow every other guide that's on here, the only difference being you can flash any RUU you want if you need to go back to stock. There's not a lot to it
And just cause I'm an RC doesn't mean I have to be nice
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Oh, i know that one! Had to flash a RUU after I got stuck on boot trying to install a custom ROM. Anyway, S-off or not, do I need CWM? Because that's where I think I got wrong. I never heard of clockwork mod before I installed this custom rom. Now I am reading this guide but it doesn't mention where I should put the recovery.img before I flash it.

Yes you do. Having s-off means you can fall back on any RUU to go back to stock. Other than that you follow the same guides as everyone else
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Wow.... Seems like the one v forum isn't the only one full of jerks.
Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2

cammykool said:
Wow.... Seems like the one v forum isn't the only one full of jerks.
Sent from my HTC One V using Tapatalk 2
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Who is the idiot you're referring to?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

jed27.galvez said:
I am reading this thread - [Guide] - The Ultimate Stock to Custom ROM Awesomeness thread - Noob friendly and I don't know which steps apply to my phone since the thread is not specifically for S-off devices:
Unlock bootloader - do i need to do this? do i have a reason to go to htcdev.com if I want to install custom ROM on my phone? do i need an identifier token?
Custom Recovery/Clockwork MOD/SuperSU - is this essential so I can flash a custom ROM?
Titanium Backup - is this a must?
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You shouldn't have to do the htcdev unlock
If you want to flash any ROMs or make system backups you must install a recovery such as CWM or TWRP
Perhaps Titanium backup is a not must, but I would highly recommend it. That has nothing to do with S-ON vs S-OFF. It's a very useful tool for backing up your applications and other information. The paid version is well worth the money.
In general, as was mentioned before, you can still follow all the guides step by step. It's possible that some steps don't apply to you, but it won't hurt to do them. If you aren't sure what you are doing then it's better not to guess about which steps to skip.

I have got to the part on installing a custom recovery, but it says NOT ALLOWED. I asked some recognized members and some said that it is not enough that I am s-off to flash custom recovery, that I should also unlock bootloader.
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OK, that makes sense because you have to flash recovery from the bootloader. I think it would save you some time and confusion if you just pretend that you have S-ON like everyone else and follow all steps of the guides you are using.
If you do that, including unlocking your bootloader, then the main difference for you will be when flashing a new ROM from CWM or TWRP since the boot.img will get updated. With S-ON that can't happen from recovery, the boot.img can only be flashed from the bootloader screen.

jed27.galvez said:
I have got to the part on installing a custom recovery, but it says NOT ALLOWED. I asked some recognized members and some said that it is not enough that I am s-off to flash custom recovery, that I should also unlock bootloader.
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When having S-OFF you have to give the command on whicht partition you want. As I heard you can't say recovery or something.
I managed this with the application "Rom Manager". Also S-OFF device. But for flashing a CWM through "Rom Manager" you have rooted your phone first.

Chezbel said:
OK, that makes sense because you have to flash recovery from the bootloader. I think it would save you some time and confusion if you just pretend that you have S-ON like everyone else and follow all steps of the guides you are using.
If you do that, including unlocking your bootloader, then the main difference for you will be when flashing a new ROM from CWM or TWRP since the boot.img will get updated. With S-ON that can't happen from recovery, the boot.img can only be flashed from the bootloader screen.
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Some devs don't include the boot.img in their rom zip so you'd still have to flash it separately with fast boot.
To unlock your bootloader simply type fastboot oem unlock, unlike s-on phones, you don't require the unlock file from htcdev.com
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stuart0001 said:
To unlock your bootloader simply type fastboot oem unlock, unlike s-on phones, you don't require the unlock file from htcdev.com
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Are you sure? I don't think that is true (at least not in all cases)

Chezbel said:
Are you sure? I don't think that is true (at least not in all cases)
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tried fastboot oem unlock, doesn't seem to work for me, I get an error message. Ugh, I can't continue with htcdev.com, their site is always down or very very slow.

Hi Stuart,
Even if the boot.img is included in the zip you need to flash the boot.img separate isn't?
What I'm trying to say is, it doesn't make a difference if they include it in the zip or not, if it's not included you only need to download twice.
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Some devs don't include the boot.img in their rom zip so you'd still have to flash it separately with fast boot.
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Laurentius26 said:
Hi Stuart,
Even if the boot.img is included in the zip you need to flash the boot.img separate isn't?
What I'm trying to say is, it doesn't make a difference if they include it in the zip or not, if it's not included you only need to download twice.
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With S-OFF, if the boot.img is in the ROM then you don't need to flash it separately.
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[HELP] - Need help running RUU - Getting Sig Error 132

Hi All,
I really hate running RUU's, but now I think I must run one, and use the newer kernel..
I have HTC_001 - with my version being the .401. one...
I have now downloaded two RUU's that both fail on the Signature Error - Error code 132.
I'm fastboot oem lock, then running the RUU... Is there anything I must do?
At the moment I'm restoring my nandroid backup from before trying (tried at least 10 since last night, 2 different computers too), as I need my phone...
Is there any other way to do it? I just want a newer hboot, but am on 0.43 now...
Any help apprciated...
Thanks, Matt
EDIT: I'm on <fastboot getvar mainver> 1.26.401.2 - I'm now downloading an ICS ruu, and if that works, will do the ota (hopefully)... Still any help appreciated..

Could you do: fastboot get main-version
If you wont to upgrade to JB with RUU i think your HBOOT version is to low, so you first need to upgrade firmware:
1. You can upgrade firmware to "middle" version if you use ICS RUU
2. Then you can use JB RUU, or only JB firmware
cid firmware for you :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957376 this is the latest HBOOT.
But first post info after : fastboot get main-version

hpnxfox said:
Could you do: fastboot get main-version
If you wont to upgrade to JB with RUU i think your HBOOT version is to low, so you first need to upgrade firmware..
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haha, just edited my post... 1.26.401.2
But how can I upgrade my firmware - this ruu is supposed to do that...
As said, I'm downloading an ICS ruu, then I guess will OTA if that works... - Only thing is... The ruu will take at least 1 Hour to download, with my bad download speeds...

So, yes you need first to use RUU with matching CID and main version, then you can do OTA upgrade all the way to JB and HBOOT 1.39..
But be aware if you do officially OTA upgrade to JB yours phone touch.img will be also updated and you have problems with touch in custom recoveries like CWM or TWRP!
If you do official update to JB:
1. TWRP 2.5.0.0 or 2.4.0.0 - reapcked version have touch but usb mass storage in recovery and adb isn't functional
2. CWM 6.0.3.0-have adb and usb mass storage but no touch because of developer restriction
So it is better to upgrade OTA to latest ICS version and manually just upgrade HBOOT to 1.39..

hpnxfox said:
So, yes you need first to use RUU with matching CID and main version, then you can do OTA upgrade all the way to JB and HBOOT 1.39..
But be aware if you do officially OTA upgrade to JB yours phone touch.img will be also updated and you have problems with touch in custom recoveries like CWM or TWRP!
If you do official update to JB:
1. TWRP 2.5.0.0 or 2.4.0.0 - reapcked version have touch but usb mass storage in recovery and adb isn't functional
2. CWM 6.0.3.0-have adb and usb mass storage but no touch because of developer restriction
So it is better to upgrade OTA to latest ICS version and manually just upgrade HBOOT to 1.39..
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Thanks, will give it a go...
If anything, I will compile a touch version of CWM and use that for personal use... (I have done in the past (6.0.2.7)).
So if this ICS ruu works, then just the FW JB Flasher Tool to upgrade to latest hboot? If so, sounds good

To flash firmware with fastboot commands after you upgrade to latest ICS - i am not using tools ore similar one click tools , but for flashing firmware you cant just flash
You need to lock bootloader again for flashing firmware (it should bee locked already because you need to lock to flash RUU) and then when phone is in bootloader(fastboot usb mode actually):
1.fastboot oem rebootRUU
2.fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
After HBOOT upgrade boot to hboot to check is it really there, and then unlock bootloader again, and flash custom recoveries..
And here are the links for working custom recoveries(with mentioned restrictions in previous post) if you decide to upgrade via OTA all the way to JB
1.TWRP 2.5.0.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40120901&postcount=509
2.CWM 6.0.3.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941630
3.CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40442326&postcount=1

hpnxfox said:
To flash firmware with fastboot commands after you upgrade to latest ICS - i am not using tools ore similar one click tools , but for flashing firmware you cant just flash
You need to lock bootloader again for flashing firmware (it should bee locked already because you need to lock to flash RUU) and then when phone is in bootloader(fastboot usb mode actually):
1.fastboot oem rebootRUU
2.fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
After HBOOT upgrade boot to hboot to check is it really there, and then unlock bootloader again, and flash custom recoveries..
And here are the links for working custom recoveries(with mentioned restrictions in previous post) if you decide to upgrade via OTA all the way to JB
1.TWRP 2.5.0.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40120901&postcount=509
2.CWM 6.0.3.0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941630
3.CWM Advanced Edition] PhilZ Touch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40442326&postcount=1
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Thnaks for all the help here... I am now on the newer hboot (1.39) Yay!!
However, just tried to reflash a recvoery and it didnt work lol... It failed to write it... So will keep trying this, but any pointers? <- helps if I spell recovery properly, doesn't it... lol
Restoring my nandroid backup from when I locked the device.... and on newer hboot... thanks a lot!!

Did you unlock bootloader again with bootloader unlocking procedure with unlock key from htcdev? (you talking about flashing custom recovery.img?)

hpnxfox said:
Did you unlock bootloader again with bootloader unlocking procedure with unlock key from htcdev?
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I edited my post;
Code:
c:\android\tools>fastboot flash recvoery "C:\Users\Webmaster\Documents\My Dropbox\Android\recoveries
\recovery-6.0.2.3-endeavoru.img"
sending 'recvoery' (6058 KB)...
OKAY [ 0.724s]
writing 'recvoery'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 0.939s
All looks good to me...
Thanks a lot for your help...

Ah "recvoery"..yes, always the smallest things good luck with HOX
And "button thanks" to you also, it was one more new experience to me!

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Ah "recvoery"..yes, always the smallest things good luck with HOX
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Yep, everything is working... Back into my rom now too, so im very happy!!
You say good luck with the HOX, I actually have a rom out (actually a few) for the HOX... I am a skilled user (if I do say so myself)... Just I hate RUU's, and with my previous HTC deivce (HTC Desire), I was always told it was a bad move to flash RUU's...
I must admit it is a bit of a pain, but all is working now... And I didnt even do the OTA to JB, just got the ICS main-version, and the JB hboot... as you suggested - Sweet
Again, thank you for all your help

mattmanwrx said:
Yep, everything is working... Back into my rom now too, so im very happy!!
You say good luck with the HOX, I actually have a rom out (actually a few) for the HOX... I am a skilled user (if I do say so myself)... Just I hate RUU's, and with my previous HTC deivce (HTC Desire), I was always told it was a bad move to flash RUU's...
I must admit it is a bit of a pain, but all is working now... And I didnt even do the OTA to JB, just got the ICS main-version, and the JB hboot... as you suggested - Sweet
Again, thank you for all your help
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I see that you are "Big Boy" in android land You don't have so many thanks buttons because of nothing
I'm on beginning, i'm not in developers waters..i tried but i missing knowledge..

hpnxfox said:
Ah "recvoery"..yes, always the smallest things good luck with HOX
And "button thanks" to you also, it was one more new experience to me!
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after reading this thread......Yeah it could have been easier

hpnxfox said:
I see that you are "Big Boy" in android land You don't have so many thanks buttons because of nothing
I'm on beginning, i'm not in developers waters..i tried but i missing knowledge..
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Well I started off theme'ing, then moved to modding apps, now playing with source, it has only taken me 2 years lol!!!
Mr Hofs said:
after reading this thread......Yeah it could have been easier
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What is the easier way Mr Hofs? Just for anyone else who might ask? or if I need to do it again etc?

You only needed to install the 1.26, 1.28, 1.29 or the 2.17 ruu....they will work right away. A JB ruu only works when you are on at least a 2.17 based software.
Or flash the JB firmware right away. This will actually lift the hboot directly to 1.39.....
It could be done in 2 posts ..... but we are all here to learn so this all has been a very good experience :thumbup:
Ow and losing the touch function on the official newer base is no problem at all, all the cwm recoverys can be controlled with the volume and power button !

I don't argue with Mr Hofs , he is expert and have all info in his head, i just can blindly follow his instructions without struggling :laugh:

Mr Hofs said:
You only needed to install the 1.26, 1.28, 1.29 or the 2.17 ruu....they will work right away. A JB ruu only works when you are on at least a 2.17 based software.
Or flash the JB firmware right away. This will actually lift the hboot directly to 1.39.....
It could be done in 2 posts ..... but we are all here to learn so this all has been a very good experience :thumbup:
Ow and losing the touch function on the official newer base is no problem at all, all the cwm recoverys can be controlled with the volume and power button !
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But as I was on 0.43 hboot, I couldnt flash the firware.zip to bring hboot up? or could I... I was in the understanding of I needed newer than 0.43 to flash a newer hboot...
But also, it would have helped me to know that I cannot go straight to JB RUU from 0.43 - that would have saved me a lot of time lol!!
anyways, i flashed the 1.28, which bought me up to 0.96 (I think), then changed hboot to 1.39 - so all is fine for me now
Thanks for the suggestions though, I might need them for when I buy my HTC One lol

Yeah that's good too no problem there.
The thing is that the standalone firmware flash to upgrade the hboot can be done from any low hboot.
Only the JB ruu can be installed from the 1.12 or higher...

Well, all I know, is that is is done now!! lol...
So I'm happy... and I guess can make this thread as "Solved"

Very true ! And a :thumbup: up for hpn !
I will answer you PM tonight Mr Hpn

Can A PRO Help me to get to a custom rom??????

Hi
i have bought a htc one x from the local dealers in my country 2 days ago(it seemed intact but now i know it isnt as its bootloader is already unlocked )so that makes my device kinda odd huh?
ANYways here is my complete info about my phone
HTC ONE X International vsion (i think my local dealer imported it from Switzerland but they wont tell me)
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CID: ORANG216
Rom:Complete stock 4.0.3
Build:1.28.415.9 CL56522 REALSES KEYS
HTC Extension Version:HTC_403_1_GA_7
BASBAND : 1.1204.103.14
HBOOT Version : 0.95 and unlocked bootloader(yes out of the box unlocked bootloader dont know if its dev edtiton or not)
also uploaded all my bootloader and recovery images below
AND THE END RESULT I WANT TO GET IS this rom with perfect gaming http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1562603
So can any kind-hearted pro user can give me a detailed description or at least give me the correct information thread links in CORRECT ORDER so i dont brick my phone(since it doesn't have a official warranty i do have to BE EXTRA CAREFUL)
steps i already know i need to do,update hboot BUT I DONT KNOW HOW OR IF I SHOUULD DO IT
PLEASE HELP A NOOB

you just need to update the bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
your CID must match the firmware.zip's CID

You must download this firmware : http://www.androidrevolution.nl/downloader/download.php?file=3.16.65.2.zip
Put it in your fastboot folder.. rename it to 'firmware.zip'.. and run the commands matt95 has given! Note that.. flashing the firmware might give an error the first time.. continuously flash the firmware.zip until you get a successful message!
This will upgrade your hboot and from now on you can flash any ROM out here!

matt95 said:
you just need to update the bootloader
Code:
fastboot oem lock
fastboot rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
your CID must match the firmware.zip's CID
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vin4yak said:
You must download this firmware : http://www.androidrevolution.nl/downloader/download.php?file=3.16.65.2.zip
Put it in your fastboot folder.. rename it to 'firmware.zip'.. and run the commands matt95 has given! Note that.. flashing the firmware might give an error the first time.. continuously flash the firmware.zip until you get a successful message!
This will upgrade your hboot and from now on you can flash any ROM out here!
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u mean numbers beside cidnum???yes it does match btw a firmware.zip came with the OTA i downloaded from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606676&highlight=hboot
i downloaded my cid matching zip so is that firmware safe to flash???? also what are the worst that could happen if something goes wrong???
and btw do guys know how to update OTA manually from my recovery menu????
and also does my hboot and recovery page look normal for an htc one x???i mean in my hboot menu u have no radio

aseferfan said:
u mean numbers beside cidnum???yes it does match btw a firmware.zip came with the OTA i downloaded from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606676&highlight=hboot
i downloaded my cid matching zip so is that firmware safe to flash???? also what are the worst that could happen if something goes wrong???
and btw do guys know how to update OTA manually from my recovery menu????
and also does my hboot and recovery page look normal for an htc one x???i mean in my hboot menu u have no radio
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M8.. don't get confused... if you want to flash OTA.. it's a different process...
I would suggest to download the firmware which I have posted earlier and then follow the steps matt has given!
If you follow the steps correctly. nothings gonna happen! :good:

vin4yak said:
M8.. don't get confused... if you want to flash OTA.. it's a different process...
I would suggest to download the firmware which I have posted earlier and then follow the steps matt has given!
If you follow the steps correctly. nothings gonna happen! :good:
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okay thanks umm actually i was trying to flash OTA in my device just now
but thanks for the heads up
though if i do flash the firmware and update my hboot i can still recive OTA right??i mean its not gonna change my imei right???
also did you notice there is no radio in my hboot why is that??? btw did i mention i dont have and cant find any RUU for my device is that okay???

aseferfan said:
okay thanks umm actually i was trying to flash OTA in my device just now
but thanks for the heads up
though if i do flash the firmware and update my hboot i can still recive OTA right??i mean its not gonna change my imei right???
also did you notice there is no radio in my hboot why is that???
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If you still want to update via OTA flash.. read the steps which are there in the OTA thread!
Yes, as long as your using stock ROM + recovery... you will get OTA updates! And no... it won't change your IMEI!
Yes, I remember you from that other thread... It's strange that it's displaying as 'none'...

vin4yak said:
M8.. don't get confused... if you want to flash OTA.. it's a different process...
I would suggest to download the firmware which I have posted earlier and then follow the steps matt has given!
If you follow the steps correctly. nothings gonna happen! :good:
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vin4yak said:
If you still want to update via OTA flash.. read the steps which are there in the OTA thread!
Yes, as long as your using stock ROM + recovery... you will get OTA updates! And no... it won't change your IMEI!
Yes, I remember you from that other thread... It's strange that it's displaying as 'none'...
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umm okay many thanks for fast replys and i guess the local dealer did sell me a wierd phone :crying: no wonder it had a custom recovery and unlocked bootloader out-of-the-box
and btw i followed instruction in OTA threead but its giving me a status 7 error....people in that thread is saying to get to stock but i never got a chance to backup my stock recovery(remember??out of the box custome recovery phone )
can you also give me a link to stock recovery plseas???? :fingers-crossed:

HTC One M8 Canadian RUU

I need an HTC One M8 Telus/Koodo RUU for my phone. I flashed GPE Rom and it works great but i want the 5.0 update of my carrier but i can't flash it because i am on a custom rom so i would like to revert back to stock in order to flash the 5.0 update.
Any help or suggestion would be appreciated

marawan31 said:
I need an HTC One M8 Telus/Koodo RUU for my phone. I flashed GPE Rom and it works great but i want the 5.0 update of my carrier but i can't flash it because i am on a custom rom so i would like to revert back to stock in order to flash the 5.0 update.
Any help or suggestion would be appreciated
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Go back to stock, and take the OTAs. Then re-root and enjoy your new firmware.
Visit this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
or this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2710735

I cant do that because i am not s-off

marawan31 said:
I cant do that because i am not s-off
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Incorrect. This is the method that you use if you are not S-Off.
If you were S-Off, you would just update firmware manually, with no need to go back to stock.

thanks for your help!
ok the second link you posted led me to a canadian nandroid backup.
thanks a lot for your help man
Edit: my hboot is 3.18 and its the only one missing
what should i do?

marawan31 said:
thanks for your help!
ok the second link you posted led me to a canadian nandroid backup.
thanks a lot for your help man
Edit: my hboot is 3.18 and its the only one missing
what should i do?
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I would suggest asking if anyone has a link to one in that thread.
I'm on Telus too, but I am running WWE firmware. I ALWAYS have the new firmware before Telus. Just sayin.
S-Off is a good thing to have. I know it seems like $25 is a lot to pay to get it, but if you think of all the hassle it saves trying to update firmware, and the other freedom it gives you (I'm using the Sprint Harman/Kardon version's audio files and ADSP) it is very reasonably priced.

xunholyx said:
I would suggest asking if anyone has a link to one in that thread.
I'm on Telus too, but I am running WWE firmware. I ALWAYS have the new firmware before Telus. Just sayin.
S-Off is a good thing to have. I know it seems like $25 is a lot to pay to get it, but if you think of all the hassle it saves trying to update firmware, and the other freedom it gives you (I'm using the Sprint Harman/Kardon version's audio files and ADSP) it is very reasonably priced.
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i just flashed the one saying 3.x. its a 5.0 nandroid backup and all is working except wifi for some weird reason. looks like the firmware wasnt updated.
i have nothing against paying 25$ its just that sunshine never worked for me. It always said it didnt like my kernel and that i should try with a stock and i was too lazy tbh

marawan31 said:
i just flashed the one saying 3.x. its a 5.0 nandroid backup and all is working except wifi for some weird reason. looks like the firmware wasnt updated.
i have nothing against paying 25$ its just that sunshine never worked for me. It always said it didnt like my kernel and that i should try with a stock and i was too lazy tbh
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Use 3.34.661.4 backup for 4.4.4 but wifi will not work on your device yet because you have hboot 3.18.0000
Find the 2.23.661.2 -> 3.34.661.4 - thanks @shaboobla on this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Extract out firmware.zip from that OTA zip (with 7-zip)
then you can flash this firmware in RUU mode (but you need to relock bootloader because your device is S-On)
Later .. you can check software update and accept OTA to 4.20.661.2

ckpv5 said:
Use 3.34.661.4 backup for 4.4.4 but wifi will not work on your device yet because you have hboot 3.18.0000
Find the 2.23.661.2 -> 3.34.661.4 - thanks @shaboobla on this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Extract out firmware.zip from that OTA zip (with 7-zip)
then you can flash this firmware in RUU mode (but you need to relock bootloader because your device is S-On)
Later .. you can check software update and accept OTA to 4.20.661.2
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how would i flash a firmware in RUU mode? you mean like renaming it to some weird name like PG.... and placing it in root of sdcard and going in fasboot? or is it something else because tbh i have never heard of flashing something in RUU mode
thanks for your help, really appreciate it.
EDIT: I just found out i can go to RUU mode with "fastboot oem rebootRUU".
so i can flash the firmware with "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip"
thanks again for all your help guys

marawan31 said:
how would i flash a firmware in RUU mode? you mean like renaming it to some weird name like PG.... and placing it in root of sdcard and going in fasboot? or is it something else because tbh i have never heard of flashing something in RUU mode
thanks for your help, really appreciate it.
EDIT: I just found out i can go to RUU mode with "fastboot oem rebootRUU".
so i can flash the firmware with "fastboot flash zip firmware.zip"
thanks again for all your help guys
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You found it
1. Make sure you restore the 3.34.661.4 backup first and reboot
2. Boot to bootloader
3. relock bootloader - fastboot oem lock
4. flash the firmware in RUU mode
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip <---- again for the 2nd time
fastboot reboot
5. check software update
6. accept, download, install
7. done
Flash TWRP 2.8.5.0 if you want to flash a custom ROM

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You found it
1. Make sure you restore the 3.34.661.4 backup first and reboot
2. Boot to bootloader
3. flash the firmware in RUU mode
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip hbootMOD3.zip
fastboot flash zip hbootMOD3.zip <---- again for the 2nd time
fastboot reboot
4. check software update
5. accept, download, install
6. done
Flash TWRP 2.8.5.0 if you want to flash a custom ROM
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You renamed the firmware to hbootMOD3.zip? or do i also need to flash the hboot? if so which hboot do i flash?
lol sorry im easily confused

marawan31 said:
You renamed the firmware to hbootMOD3.zip? or do i also need to flash the hboot? if so which hboot do i flash?
lol sorry im easily confused
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Ahh.. sorry ... I was in a hurry ... just copy paste from my own note that meant for my personal modded firmware. Edited the post.
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip <---- again for the 2nd time
fastboot reboot

ckpv5 said:
Ahh.. sorry ... I was in a hurry ... just copy paste from my own note that meant for my personal modded firmware. Edited the post.
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware.zip <---- again for the 2nd time
fastboot reboot
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oh ok thanks man!!
ill post back with the result

marawan31 said:
oh ok thanks man!!
ill post back with the result
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Just don't forget to relock bootloader before flashing firmware.zip
fastboot oem lock

ckpv5 said:
Just don't forget to relock bootloader before flashing firmware.zip
fastboot oem lock
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yea i was going to do it and also for the sake of completeness flashing the stock recovery(3.34.661.4) after the restore, just in case someone else has the same problem

You can do that but not really needed because the signed firmware.zip will restore stock recovery.

ckpv5 said:
You can do that but not really needed because the signed firmware.zip will restore stock recovery.
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oh didnt know that, i guess i wont then

I just wanted to thank you guys for helping me out!
I did everything and now i am on android 5.0.1 (although i ran into a small problem: process com.android.phone is not responding, factory reset from recovery fixed it)
Hope this thread helps someone else with similar problems

https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNmb1q2tT6uldWZLHQSLD1fsauQYRMlkHmA5y1g/photo/AF1QipPXGvhZ063BpX0f30U4O7d6ZYQgTkgeowCWDywd
Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but I'm trying to get my htc one m8 up and running again. It was functioning on lineage os but wasn't very stable, couldn't find any other roms that would successfully flash on it, I decided to try and go back to stock after a few beers one night night, now the phone has been sitting in a drawer with no os or recovery on it. There doesn't seem to be any still functioning links to any Canadian RUU's that I can use. I'm not s-off, bootloader is "relocked". I'd like to go back to stock marshmallow because I only use this thing to play music and as a tv remote. I'm hoping someone might have an old RUU lying around.
I guess if not my best option is just to unlock the bootloader again and try flashing the same lineage os again. Since I relocked does that mean I have to go through the htc website to get the unlock token again like I did ages ago? They probably don't even have this phone on there anymore. Hopefully I didn't actually turn this thing into a brick.

Please see my comments in red font below:
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https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipNmb1q2tT6uldWZLHQSLD1fsauQYRMlkHmA5y1g/photo/AF1QipPXGvhZ063BpX0f30U4O7d6ZYQgTkgeowCWDywd
Photo link is coming up with 404 error for me. Better to do fastboot getvar all, then post the results (cut and paste from command prompt), so we can see all the info on the phone (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
Sorry for reviving such an old thread, but I'm trying to get my htc one m8 up and running again. It was functioning on lineage os but wasn't very stable, couldn't find any other roms that would successfully flash on it,
If you can be more specific about which ROMs you tried (plus info about your device from getvar as noted above), then we might be able to advise why they did not flash. Did you get error messages, and if so, what exactly were they?
I decided to try and go back to stock after a few beers one night night, now the phone has been sitting in a drawer with no os or recovery on it.
What exactly did you do (step by step, with any relevant file names, etc. - more detail is better).
I presume you intentionally relocked the bootloader in attempt to run some RUU. But would like clarification on this (and where that happened in the sequence of events)
There doesn't seem to be any still functioning links to any Canadian RUU's that I can use. I'm not s-off, bootloader is "relocked". I'd like to go back to stock marshmallow because I only use this thing to play music and as a tv remote. I'm hoping someone might have an old RUU lying around.
Far as I know, Canadian versions don't have RUU.
I guess if not my best option is just to unlock the bootloader again and try flashing the same lineage os again. Since I relocked does that mean I have to go through the htc website to get the unlock token again like I did ages ago? They probably don't even have this phone on there anymore. Hopefully I didn't actually turn this thing into a brick.
One option (maybe the best one) is to restore a stock TWRP back from the collection: https://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
You will need to unlock the bootloader to do this. You can either reuse the unlock bin code you used originally (if you still have it). Otherwise, you should be able to request a new bin code from HTCDev.com. Far as I know, that still works for this phone.
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Help with my HTC ONE X

Hi guys, sorry for the noob question but, i need to change ROM. So, the situation is: No root, S-ON, Locked BL, Stock rom 4.2.2. I want to: Flash the recovery, unlock bootloader, S-OFF, rooting (if needed) and change rom. If you can please suggest me a rom with no-lag (possibly lollipop). Thanks in advance. (P.s. I'm noob with the One X)

Anyone?

Plz help me

IS it an international One X. I run Resurrection Remix 5.1.1
You will need to root. Leave S-ON. It will protect you if you do the wrong thing which i did plenty of times.
Have a look at www.onexroot.com

grwalker said:
IS it an international One X. I run Resurrection Remix 5.1.1
You will need to root. Leave S-ON. It will protect you if you do the wrong thing which i did plenty of times.
Have a look at www.onexroot.com
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Is Resurrection Remix laggy? Or not? Anyway many thanks! Yep, i will stay on S-ON.

Not really. I find it OK. It does stretch the One X to its limits but the ROM works smoothly
You need to make sure your HBOOT is at least 1.72 or it wont boot

grwalker said:
Not really. I find it OK. It does stretch the One X to its limits but the ROM works smoothly
You need to make sure your HBOOT is at least 1.72 or it wont boot
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Ehm... How can i update them? What recovery should i flash? I have:
-Philz 6.0.3.8
-TWRP 2.6.3.0
-CWM 6.0.3.8
I've find on the net that i need the new layout storage. What is this?

There's a few steps that will need explanation in detail before you start. Do you have experience with the fastboot method of flashing?

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There's a few steps that will need explanation in detail before you start. Do you have experience with the fastboot method of flashing?
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Yep, i know the adb/fastboot commands. I've read that when i flash a rom, i need to flash their boot image by fastboot. Is that true?

Yes that is true
Check the following before you attempt to flash. And leave S-ON. If you mess up this will save you
*. Make sure your OneX is rooted. www.onexroot.com has a good tutorial. http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-root-one-x/
*. Be certain that HBOOT is of the correct version BEFORE you flash the ROM. If not then you will need to upgrade HBOOT and then root your phone again. Here is a site that may help if you need to upgrage HBOOT . http://d-h.st/users/ClydeB1/?fld_id=8110
Having done all that you are ready to flash. You will need the fastboot files and the ROM and extract the boot.img from the ROM
Rather than me writing it all down and risk missing some step, have a look at these various ROMS on http://onexroot.com/category/one-x-roms/. The tutorials are good and will give you help on how to flash, Look at more than one tutorial to get the idea of what to do.
If you get stuck post
Good luck

grwalker said:
Yes that is true
Check the following before you attempt to flash. And leave S-ON. If you mess up this will save you
*. Make sure your OneX is rooted. www.onexroot.com has a good tutorial. http://onexroot.com/one-x-root/how-to-root-one-x/
*. Be certain that HBOOT is of the correct version BEFORE you flash the ROM. If not then you will need to upgrade HBOOT and then root your phone again. Here is a site that may help if you need to upgrage HBOOT . http://d-h.st/users/ClydeB1/?fld_id=8110
Having done all that you are ready to flash. You will need the fastboot files and the ROM and extract the boot.img from the ROM
Rather than me writing it all down and risk missing some step, have a look at these various ROMS on http://onexroot.com/category/one-x-roms/. The tutorials are good and will give you help on how to flash, Look at more than one tutorial to get the idea of what to do.
If you get stuck post
Good luck
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Okay many thanks! I need to wait this summer for recieving my OneX, i've sent them in warranty because my screen was broken, and they replaced it... Now, they called me a week ago, and the technican said that for problem of the service center, they will send me my OneX this summer. Anyway, many thanks for your help.

You are welcome