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Rooting a locked phone - IT'S COMING!!

Seems the legend that is Paul O'Brien has successfully rooted a locked phone...if you wish to try then please go to the MoDaCo site to get the link
http://www.modaco.com/topic/353986-...t-unlocking-the-bootloader-windows-mac-linux/
Paul hasn't tested it fully so this is an early exploit so make sure the RUU for your phone is available as, if things go wrong, you could be screwed!

you can test already but be aware that its early alpha and it could harm your phone

He has a s-off device so it might not work but hopeful for guys who haven't unlocked.
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some have testet it and say it works with locked devices

N3m3515 said:
you can test already but be aware that its early alpha and it could harm your phone
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Yeah, was creating the thread when I saw he'd posted the r3 file online so will update the OP

Paul says that the worst Case Scenario would be that u must use a RUU, nothing about Brick!

i heard that some say that there is a tempered message in the hboot. so maybe there is still a sign for htc that you have modified something

He did it for the HTC Desire so I don't doubt him!

Forsaked said:
Paul says that the worst Case Scenario would be that u must use a RUU, nothing about Brick!
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Must like when people use super wipe without the Rom on the sd
I'm already unlocked so I'm more interested in s-off.
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So if this works what can I do? Just use root apps or can I install custom roms as well or do I need an unlocked bootloader for that
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At the moment, just root apps...there's a chance it might lead to ROMs, though (fingers crossed)

Forsaked said:
Paul says that the worst Case Scenario would be that u must use a RUU, nothing about Brick!
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True but not everyone has access to RUU's, a lot of suppliers havent put out ones for the 1.28 base so all those who have done an OTA update can no longer use the 1.26 RUU because of the updated HBOOT.

N3m3515 said:
i heard that some say that there is a tempered message in the hboot. so maybe there is still a sign for htc that you have modified something
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I had a guy come into my shop today that did this and his hboot said tampered. It messed up his answer and end call bit like a nice guy I am I fixed it for him.
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n1kon said:
I had a guy come into my shop today that did this and his hboot said tampered. It messed up his answer and end call bit like a nice guy I am I fixed it for him.
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how did you fix it?

Mce flash but was on the one s not x
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Seems like this is only working with s-off'ed devices so far..
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Yep no one else can get it to work just paul :/

How did he get an S-OFF device?

DARKKRAKEN said:
How did he get an S-OFF device?
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Probably directly from HTC, seeing as he helps them out with things

this method fortunately does NOT work!

s-off !

last night i saw video thats developer football show how to install a 4.1 custom rom and i saw his phone is s-off!
what we should do to s-off our phone?
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You can't, he has an S-OFF device straight from HTC

EddyOS said:
You can't, he has an S-OFF device straight from HTC
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realy?
so my phone never getting s-off?!
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shadow fiend said:
realy?
so my phone never getting s-off?!
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Never say never, but if you use the search button I think xda will already have a s-off thread
Verstuurd van mijn HTC One X

MarcelHofs said:
Never say never, but if you use the search button I think xda will already have a s-off thread
Verstuurd van mijn HTC One X
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No need to think, they definitely have a thread about this, its not hard to find.

Its possible only if you know an HTC employee who does it(probably lose their job if caught), or simply until developers find a way to do it.

There are S-off One X's out there. But very very very few of them are existing. I'd say just over 100 handsets. My One X is S-OFF. I got it as a prize from HTC!

jed27.galvez said:
There are S-off One X's out there. But very very very few of them are existing. I'd say just over 100 handsets. My One X is S-OFF. I got it as a prize from HTC!
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lucky you

It can be accomplished. But you can't fix S-OFF with a few bucks.
You need alot of things. Mine has been unlocked by one the developers that is trying to accomplish this by a software solutions.
Now you need is a encrypted javacard and more stuff... In other words, try to rob the HTC repair center in your country and you have the stuff to S-OFF.

thought footballer and xmoo both got s-off at the same time as x-moo got hold of one of the javacards or what ever they are

steve36 said:
thought footballer and xmoo both got s-off at the same time as x-moo got hold of one of the javacards or what ever they are
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Xmoo did the S-OFF method on mine phone. But like I said, it is not done for everyone to S-OFF with Javacard. If we could copy the card... then everyone already has his HOX S-OFF.
Think about it
All I know for now, they are working behind the scene to get a software solution to S-OFF like the HTC Desire...

smoo video
hi guys, i found a video smoo show how to s-off the one x phone.
youtube.com/watch?v=7EueLGDqIpo

lkk2012 said:
hi guys, i found a video smoo show how to s-off the one x phone.
youtube.com/watch?v=7EueLGDqIpo
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"You need a Y-Cable, HTC signed Javacard, Clean S58 DIAG file."
Do you have any of these? I think not. As no one of usual users...

Bobber76 said:
"You need a Y-Cable, HTC signed Javacard, Clean S58 DIAG file."
Do you have any of these? I think not. As no one of usual users...
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Yeah i would really have it

assangflexx said:
Xmoo did the S-OFF method on mine phone. But like I said, it is not done for everyone to S-OFF with Javacard. If we could copy the card... then everyone already has his HOX S-OFF.
Think about it
All I know for now, they are working behind the scene to get a software solution to S-OFF like the HTC Desire...
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is your s-off also reversible when is done in that way? (please don't shoot the noob:angel

S-OFF is always reversible.
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

Rusty! said:
S-OFF is always reversible.
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
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I did know that command, just didn't know is a universal s-on "method"
.oh wel you learn 'till you die.:silly:

s-off is a need not a minor thing
and taking much time for dev to do it may lead to abanding the phone eventually :good:

Bobber76 said:
"You need a Y-Cable, HTC signed Javacard, Clean S58 DIAG file."
Do you have any of these? I think not. As no one of usual users...
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I got the Y-cable already! unfortunately not the diag file nor the javacard
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[Q] Rooting Verizon HTC One Help.

I have an HTC One from the Verizon network (updated today to 4.2.2) and have been scouring Google and the rest of the internet for a way to root it. I mostly just come up with guides for other HTC One models or old tutorials that no longer work. here is what i have tried:
* I tried the HTCDEV website to try and unlock it, but constantly got error 160: MID Not Allowed.
* So, I tried making the CID 1111111, but that spat out error "INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SD/USBDISK Init error"
* I have tried using rumrunner, but it spat out that i needed root (needing root to get root, makes sense)
* I also tried using firewater (the temproot method) but that just gave me error:
"error in setsockopt().
Failed to get prepare_kernel_cred address.
Failed to get commit_creds address.
Failed to get ptmx_fops address.
Failed to setup variables."
Is there any proven way to do it? I'm at the end of my rope.

Zpersondude9 said:
I have an HTC One from the Verizon network (updated today to 4.2.2) and have been scouring Google and the rest of the internet for a way to root it. I mostly just come up with guides for other HTC One models or old tutorials that no longer work. here is what i have tried:
* I tried the HTCDEV website to try and unlock it, but constantly got error 160: MID Not Allowed.
* So, I tried making the CID 1111111, but that spat out error "INFO[JAVACARD_ERR] SD/USBDISK Init error"
* I have tried using rumrunner, but it spat out that i needed root (needing root to get root, makes sense)
* I also tried using firewater (the temproot method) but that just gave me error:
"error in setsockopt().
Failed to get prepare_kernel_cred address.
Failed to get commit_creds address.
Failed to get ptmx_fops address.
Failed to setup variables."
Is there any proven way to do it? I'm at the end of my rope.
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Do you mean you upgraded to 4.4.2? If so, you're SOL for now. You don't need root with rumrunner, but it's for 4.2. Firewater is for 4.3.
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brholt6 said:
Do you mean you upgraded to 4.4.2? If so, you're SOL for now. You don't need root with rumrunner, but it's for 4.2. Firewater is for 4.3.
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Yes, i was wrong 4.4.2. When will I not be SOL?

Zpersondude9 said:
Yes, i was wrong 4.4.2. When will I not be SOL?
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It just depends on when the method gets updated.
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brholt6 said:
It just depends on when the method gets updated.
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Is there a way to revert backwards?

Zpersondude9 said:
Is there a way to revert backwards?
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No, unfortunately the only way to do that is if you're s-off. Beaups has done a great job and giving us the ability to achieve s-off so I'm sure he's probably working on a method already.
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brholt6 said:
Do you mean you upgraded to 4.4.2? If so, you're SOL for now. You don't need root with rumrunner, but it's for 4.2. Firewater is for 4.3.
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Correction:
I just received a replacement for a damaged HTC One. It was running 4.2.2. I can confirm that firewater does work on 4.2.2 (and is quite a bit faster and smoother than rumrunner was).

jpradley said:
Correction:
I just received a replacement for a damaged HTC One. It was running 4.2.2. I can confirm that firewater does work on 4.2.2 (and is quite a bit faster and smoother than rumrunner was).
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Unfortunately for the Zperson, he is on 4.4.2.
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brholt6 said:
Unfortunately for the Zperson, he is on 4.4.2.
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Can you update me when the new S-off tool comes out?

Unless you know a person with a java card then you might have awhile to wait. It took. Awhile for us to get rumrunner and before that you had to send your phone off to a guy with a java card to achieve s off. If you desperate enough might see if that guy still has his java card. He charged 20 bucks to unlock the phone.
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Zpersondude9 said:
Can you update me when the new S-off tool comes out?
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Why do you expect that anyone would, or should, notify you of some occurence?
I think it's up to you to check this Forum (or other sites on the world-wide web) to learn about new developments.

jpradley said:
Why do you expect that anyone would, or should, notify you of some occurence?
I think it's up to you to check this Forum (or other sites on the world-wide web) to learn about new developments.
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Dude, chill out. I was asking a favor, not demanding that someone service me. I have been checking, I just thought that if I missed something someone could help me out.

How would any of us know that you missed some bit of news?

Possible solution
vzw1files DOT dyndns DOT org go here and download the stock ruu for Android 4.2 and flash it through fastboot oem rebootRUU. This will effectively downgrade you to hboot 1.44 so you can use rumrummer to achieve s-off and unlock the bootloader. Then you run the OTA to get all the new firmware and hboot 1.56, THEN flash custom recovery if you decide to use other roms. Good luck

rightintwo012 said:
vzw1files DOT dyndns DOT org go here and download the stock ruu for Android 4.2 and flash it through fastboot oem rebootRUU. This will effectively downgrade you to hboot 1.54 so you can use rumrummer to achieve s-off and unlock the bootloader. Then you run the OTA to get all the new firmware and hboot 1.56, THEN flash custom recovery if you decide to use other roms. Good luck
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You'd be the savior for a lot of people right now, but I'm pretty positive you can't downgrade unless you're s-off.
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I'm talking about the legit signed Verizon OTA, wouldn't that work even with s-on? not a decrypted zip, I used rumrummer with 1.10.605.15

rightintwo012 said:
I'm talking about the legit signed Verizon OTA, wouldn't that work even with s-on? not a decrypted zip, I used rumrummer with 1.10.605.15
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I could be wrong but I really don't think you'll be able to flash it if you're s-on. Maybe someone else will chime in.
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Has anyone actually tried this with the signed zip?
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Dark Jedi said:
Unless you know a person with a java card then you might have awhile to wait. It took. Awhile for us to get rumrunner and before that you had to send your phone off to a guy with a java card to achieve s off. If you desperate enough might see if that guy still has his java card. He charged 20 bucks to unlock the phone.
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Nah man, I'm not that desperate.

How to HTC one s-off and unlock????
Hay guys.
I got an HTC one Verizon version and no idea on how to:
1. unlock bootloader since htcdev gives me the MID160... error.
2. Get s-off to use htctoolkit.
3. root to use revone
So guys how am i going to get my phone rooted if nothing work?
Stock rom 4.2.2?
Any one have any solution please help.

Tried firewater and can't unlock boot loader.

I ran firewater and it started off at 1 bottle something... It then stopped and said something about my boot loader being patched??? So does that mean I can't unlock my phone? I have the T-Mobile HTC one m8 version.
I have a computer that runs Windows 8.1 if that's any use or help.
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Calz- said:
I ran firewater and it started off at 1 bottle something... It then stopped and said something about my boot loader being patched??? So does that mean I can't unlock my phone? I have the T-Mobile HTC one m8 version.
I have a computer that runs Windows 8.1 if that's any use or help.
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The message was: kernel contains HTC anti-firewater patch! ?
Try this.
If the message wasn't this, google the real message to find similar situations.

Its not clear whether you understand the difference between bootloader unlock and S-off. S-off isn't needed to unlock the bootloader, root, flash ROMs, etc.

redpoint73 said:
Its not clear whether you understand the difference between bootloader unlock and S-off. S-off isn't needed to unlock the bootloader, root, flash ROMs, etc.
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I have my boot loader unlocked. I'm just s-on and no matter what I try. It says HTC has patched it. I want to be s-off to flash a firmware, from my understanding to be able to flash the new updated roms.
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s-off for t-mobile (sunshine s-off) (no other way until now) and all other
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794020
i used it on my tmobile europeen m8

Calz- said:
I have my boot loader unlocked.
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Then your title is confusing. To me, it means you are having issues unlocking the bootloader.
Make sure you are on stock ROM, stock kernel, and some say even stock recovery. If firewater still doesn't work, you will need to use sunshine.
FYI, stock ROM and kernel are recommended for sunshine, as well.

Thanks for everyone who tried to help. I tried firewater again and again and got s-off and super cid finally. Just guess luck was on my side.
Sent from my HTC One_M8

Calz- said:
Thanks for everyone who tried to help. I tried firewater again and again and got s-off and super cid finally. Just guess luck was on my side.
Sent from my HTC One_M8
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Sometimes vigilance pays off.

What version of Sense are you on? I tried to do it the other day, also t-mobile, when I go to the final command line, nothing happens.

Root

Has anyone managed to root this phone ?
Please help ?

No not found a way myself yet kingroot and others don't work,, sure some one could suppose its new device unfortunately not alot dev support yet !!
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Thanks i have had the same problem i tried all the apk versions non support or work on this phone even tried the PC versions and still no luck.
Perhaps I should look at the spec in detail see if there is a similar device that is rooted try that method only problem is no backup method also ?

Yr bit risky ? shame was kinda hopein it was gonna be more popular as for price it's a fantastic device would there be root for desire 630 I sure there pretty close spec wise
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I can help with root, I need someone with a basic understand of adb/fastboot and a willingness to follow directions.
In return, I will want some basic information off of the phone so I can add s-off support to sunshine

@jcase
i have a unlocked Desire 530 with s-off

starbase64 said:
@jcase
i have a unlocked Desire 530 with s-off
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Got stock RUU or stock recovery for it

stock ruu is installed, official wwe 1.08.401.2

starbase64 said:
@jcase
i have a unlocked Desire 530 with s-off
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Can you please post a tutorial how to unlock ,did you use sunshine for s-off ?
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I have get the device already unlocked with s-off

starbase64 said:
I have get the device already unlocked with s-off
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Ok thank you let's hope jcase has some luck with this device then

Root -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-530/help/root-s-off-desire-530-guide-to-root-t3410015

Yes ive done it
wapvirus said:
has anyone managed to root this phone ?
Please help ?
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ive found a way to root the htc desrie 530, took me a day to understand what to do but it was worth it!!!

Atif762 said:
ive found a way to root the htc desrie 530, took me a day to understand what to do but it was worth it!!!
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How were you able to root it? I still haven't been able to find a way.....mines from Verizon and it seems to block anything I try.