I have a new T-Mobile M8. My previous phones have been Samsung for a long time. I am familiar with rooting them. HTC is new to me. I would like to root my M8, but I don't care to unlock it unless that is required to root. And I want to be able to get back to stock if I need to. All I really want to do with root is to use FolderMount. I looked through the threads in this forum but didn't recognize anything that showed just how to root and get back. I may have missed it for sure. Anyway, if someone could point me in the correct direction, I would very much appreciate it. Thanks!
Frank
Follow the thread "[GUIDE] [T-Mobile] Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery, Root, S-Off"
Just dont do the S-off part. The stock images are on here or just save your own.
egcthree said:
Follow the thread "[GUIDE] [T-Mobile] Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery, Root, S-Off"
Just dont do the S-off part. The stock images are on here or just save your own.
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Thanks! Followed the instructions and now have root
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Hello Everyone,
I have been looking up rooting my HTV EVO 4g and have realized I have Hboot 2.18
I have been searching and found the way to downgrade and root to get s-off but my question is that at this moment I was just wanting to do it to run GameCIH 2 to mess with a few games I have(have a lot of time on phone) but says i need root access. I understand HTVdev.com has the way to unlock the bootloader but it keeps s-on must i go through the multiple tutorials to achieve s-off to run this program? also if i do go through doing all this is there a way to bring it back to stock in case something happens to the phone i dont want to shell out a few hundred bucks for a new one.(i do understand there is always a chance at bricking it) anyway thanks again for any incite.
Farsinchia said:
Hello Everyone,
I have been looking up rooting my HTV EVO 4g and have realized I have Hboot 2.18
I have been searching and found the way to downgrade and root to get s-off but my question is that at this moment I was just wanting to do it to run GameCIH 2 to mess with a few games I have(have a lot of time on phone) but says i need root access. I understand HTVdev.com has the way to unlock the bootloader but it keeps s-on must i go through the multiple tutorials to achieve s-off to run this program? also if i do go through doing all this is there a way to bring it back to stock in case something happens to the phone i dont want to shell out a few hundred bucks for a new one.(i do understand there is always a chance at bricking it) anyway thanks again for any incite.
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If your not planning on flashing roms you just want root might aswell use the HTCdev to unlock the bootloader and just get root
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im not planning on flashing roms just would like to you GameCIH 2 atm. so if i just you the HTVdev.com unlock do i have to go about getting my phone to s-off and then proceed with any root way?
Farsinchia said:
im not planning on flashing roms just would like to you GameCIH 2 atm. so if i just you the HTVdev.com unlock do i have to go about getting my phone to s-off and then proceed with any root way?
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Your only going to want s-off if you plan on flashing roms. Let me get on my pc real quick so i can find you a guide
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thank you very much for you help
also do you know if this will void my warranty as i would like to not HAVE to buy a new one if something happens to this one
thanks again
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1473373&highlight=how+to+root+hboot+2+18 your going to want to follow steps 1-27 and if you follow correctly you will have root access. The other steps are if your planning on getting s-off so just ignore everything after step 27
cool thanks again
evo4gnoob said:
Your only going to want s-off if you plan on flashing roms. Let me get on my pc real quick so i can find you a guide
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Just to clarify - with an unlocked bootloader and S-ON, you can still flash ROMs. Especially if you're already out of warranty, all you need to do is the HTCDev unlock process.
So S-ON just means you can't use PC36IMG.zip method for flashing recoveries, radios, etc., but fastboot, correct?
xfullmetal17 said:
So S-ON just means you can't use PC36IMG.zip method for flashing recoveries, radios, etc., but fastboot, correct?
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with s-on unlocked you cant flash radios and and you cant write to certain partitions on the phone
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So S-ON just means you can't use PC36IMG.zip method for flashing recoveries, radios, etc., but fastboot, correct?
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You can use the PC36IMG.zip method to flash a recovery, but the file has to be prepared specifically for it to work. As far as the other stuff goes, please see the post above this one .
So, I've got root with Weaksauce. and I've tried to S-off with Firewater, but it just stops working around the second bottle. I've tried looking for a way to unlock the bootloader, but haven't found anything for verizon. I'm not even sure if I need bootloader unlocked though. I just want to flash a custom Sense 6 or Google edition ROM to my phone, but having Verizon and being stupid and doing the OTA KitKat update, I'm finding it insanely difficult.
Any advice you have, or links, would be very highly appreciated.
Linktolegend said:
So, I've got root with Weaksauce. and I've tried to S-off with Firewater, but it just stops working around the second bottle. I've tried looking for a way to unlock the bootloader, but haven't found anything for verizon. I'm not even sure if I need bootloader unlocked though. I just want to flash a custom Sense 6 or Google edition ROM to my phone, but having Verizon and being stupid and doing the OTA KitKat update, I'm finding it insanely difficult.
Any advice you have, or links, would be very highly appreciated.
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I'm sure the advanced users are going to ask you for more information (logs, screen prints, etc). I am also assuming that you have the M7VZW and not another phone (like AT&T's or a global phone).
I'll start with that you should be sure that you installed weaksauce properly and have root.
With Firewater, I found the instructions on the firewater site to be more than adequate to get S-Off next.
http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/ I followed the normal rooted device method.
From there, I installed the custom recovery (TWRP 2.7.0.0) Make sure you use Santod040's version if you are installing one of his ROM's.
I used the fastboot instructions on the TWRP site.
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/164
I also found this guide on installing the recovery to be invaluable
http://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-flash-a-custom-recovery-like-CWM-or-TWRP-on-Android_id53914
With the custom recovery, I created a backup first and then did a wipe. From there, I installed the ROM using TWRP. It was all good from there.
In addition to the above, GrayTheWolf's videos were a big help.
Hope this helps.
So I have totally been off the scene for quite sometime and now finding the time and interest to be involved in this again, but where to start really? I feel so lost and out of the loop. Read through a lot of the posts and done my research for root and s-off. After reading I see that 4.4.3 has been causing some issues. I have my Verizon M8 running Stock. No root. 4.4.3. Where the heck do i begin?
What do I need to do for root since Weaksauce no longer works?
How do I gain root access and what programs am I needing that are up to date and functioning properly.
S-off? Firewater? Understand I need temp root, but I want permanent root.
Interested in TWRP for sure for custom recovery and flashing.
Can I get some help for a returning lost person? I wanna know exactly what programs I am going to need that are up to date. I want to flash custom roms etc of course (already have one in mind) but would like to know what the best android L themed one would be.
Looking forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks for the help and time you took to read this.
You don't need S-OFF necessarily, but you either have to unlock your bootloader on htcdev site, or use Sunshine to unlock and S-OFF for 25 bucks.
Those are your 2 options.
Then you can flash custom recovery and ROOT.
Hi,
I am looking to root my HTC One M8. I have unlocked the bootlaoder but I am unable to achieve S-Off. Is the only way I can root if I get S-Off? I have followed many methods on these forums and other places. I'm a noob so please explain without being too technical. If you can point me in the direction to any video links then that would be much appreciated. I'm on Lollipop at the moment.
Thanks
You have to root to get S-OFF. All the guides are on here so follow them and you'll be fine
muzza1986 said:
Hi,
I am looking to root my HTC One M8. I have unlocked the bootlaoder but I am unable to achieve S-Off. Is the only way I can root if I get S-Off? I have followed many methods on these forums and other places. I'm a noob so please explain without being too technical. If you can point me in the direction to any video links then that would be much appreciated. I'm on Lollipop at the moment.
Thanks
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There is only one way to root the M8. Start from Step 20 here -
http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-m8/
Use the new links here for files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58624271
ikeny said:
There is only one way to root the M8. Start from Step 20 here -
http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-m8/
Use the new links here for files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=58624271
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Why link to a site away from here? It's all here (I wasn't going to link to it as the OP needs to learn to just look)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
ikeny said:
There is only one way to root the M8. Start from Step 20 here -
http://htconeroot.com/htc-one-root/how-to-root-htc-one-m8/
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There are at least 3 ways to root (after unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP):
1) Flash SU/SuperSU
2) Flash a rooted ROM
3) Exit TWRP, at which time TWRP will tell you the ROM is not rooted, and will give you the option to do so.
Another option) Somewhat the same above, but a different way to get there: You can temp root with sunshine, sunshine s-off, then unlock the bootloader, and then root by any of the above methods.
EddyOS said:
Why link to a site away from here? It's all here (I wasn't going to link to it as the OP needs to learn to just look)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
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I have managed to root my phone at last and have flashed a custom rom. I am waiting for it to load up now.
I am fully aware of the rules of the forum and I have been searching for a simple solution for the past few weeks. The link you provided did help a little but you could've been a bit more helpful.
muzza1986 said:
I have managed to root my phone at last and have flashed a custom rom. I am waiting for it to load up now.
I am fully aware of the rules of the forum and I have been searching for a simple solution for the past few weeks. The link you provided did help a little but you could've been a bit more helpful.
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Next time, save yourself the trouble and just look at the threads pinned to the top of the General M8 forum section. You'll find the following, which is a great repository for a bunch of basic needs: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694600
And you will see the first few links in the above Index include not just Vomer's guide, but also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=52484527
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711073
These folks have spent a lot of time writing the Index threads and guides. XDA is a wealth for information, for those that bother taking a bit of time to read and search. Most any question you can think of has already been asked and answered before, if not countless times already. So you have to be a bit understanding when the question "how do I root" does not get the most favorable response.
Also, you ask for "easiest" and "simple", but what you should really be asking for is the best way to proceed. And the best way is to read and understand the basic concepts and processes before you try anything. Rather than rush in willy-nilly with some step-by-step tutorial or video that does nothing but get you into trouble, without the proper knowledge or skills to get out of that mess.
the easyiest way by far if you have bootloader unlocked is to install TWRP, as it allready contains SuperSu 2.4.0 and will ask you if you want to root your phone. It's practical because SuperSu works well with the other apps like Sunshine which need root, and handles root requests.
The steps to s-off are pretty straight forward : bootloader unlock from HTC website, install TWRP, install SuperSu (from twrp), install sunshine, pay 25$, done.
Apologies in advance for being dumb.....
I'm currently on an S4. Things are simple. I root. I install TWRP recovery. I flash whatever ROM I want. I flash back to full stock if I want to. Real easy.
I've been considering the HTC One M9, and reading up for a couple weeks now. I'm confused about some things....hoping someone can help clear things up.
First off, FYI - I'm Verizon.
I just read a page that explained the difference between root, unlocked bootloader, and s-off:
http://www.pocketables.com/2012/08/the-difference-between-root-s-offon-lockedunlocked-bootloader-in-the-htc-evo-series.html
I should clarify the *typical* reasons I don't stay stock with my S4 and previous phones:
Handful of apps I use that need root.
Benefiting from various things that custom ROMs give me - debloat, etc.
Hotspot
Now let's see if I can ask my questions correctly:
Can the HTC One M9 be rooted without unlocked bootloader and/or s-off? If for example I just wanted to be able to run apps that require root.
Unlocked bootloader - This is where I get confused with s-off. I know I can't use HTCDEV. And the folks that are shipping their phones to people with the special cards are looking to get s-off it seems. Can someone clarify if there will likely be a software method to unlock bootloader (without necessarily chasing after s-off)?
s-off: Given the reasons stated above that I typically don't stay stock, do I care about s-off? It sounds like with an unlocked bootloader I can do custom recovery and ROMs, and s-off just allows me to access additional stuff I wouldn't typically want to mess with...is this correct?
In all 3 scenarios above, is there the ability to return phone to full stock?
I'm due for an upgrade, and wanna get the phone, but worried I won't be able to do what I want with it, or be in a situation where I can't get a repair/replacement if something ever happens to it.
Thank you so much in advance for any insight someone can provide....
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First off, FYI - I'm Verizon.
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Verizon does not allow the M9 to be unlocked. In order to do anything with that device, you will need to purchase a java card or find someone with one.
Go to the Verizon M9 forum for more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-one-m9
You might want to check other Verizon phones, but I highly doubt that the M9 is the only phone that verizon prevents from being unlocked. So you might be in the same boat no matter which device you choose.
jollywhitefoot said:
Verizon does not allow the M9 to be unlocked. In order to do anything with that device, you will need to purchase a java card or find someone with one.
Go to the Verizon M9 forum for more information.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-one-m9
You might want to check other Verizon phones, but I highly doubt that the M9 is the only phone that verizon prevents from being unlocked. So you might be in the same boat no matter which device you choose.
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Oops! Can a mod by chance move this to the Verizon specific forum? I thought that's where I was...
Bootloader boots the os.
Root gives special permissions to allow changes to root but certain parts of the device are locked (modem, radio etc).
S-off (secure off) gives full access to root and partitions. Allows permanent changes to modem, radio etc.
Non of these are needed by the average user and this point is made clear when said average user doesn't understand and cannot get their head around it.
Htc is not like samsung. Samsung openly support flashing devices by not locking the bootloader in the first place but on the flip side samsung roms are blatanly the fastest for their devices over custom roms.
Sent from a stolen HTC M9
shivadow said:
Bootloader boots the os.
Root gives special permissions to allow changes to root but certain parts of the device are locked (modem, radio etc).
S-off (secure off) gives full access to root and partitions. Allows permanent changes to modem, radio etc.
Non of these are needed by the average user and this point is made clear when said average user doesn't understand and cannot get their head around it.
Htc is not like samsung. Samsung openly support flashing devices by not locking the bootloader in the first place but on the flip side samsung roms are blatanly the fastest for their devices over custom roms.
Sent from a stolen HTC M9
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So my apologies in advance if I'm sounding like an idiot here....as with Verizon's announcement I'm now rushed to possibly purchase this phone at discounted rate.
I know with s-off I need to send it off to a friend of these forums with a donation. But I don't think I need s-off (not sure I need to flash radio and whatnot)...as I just want root and ability to flash custom recovery and a custom ROM. Can I do those things without having s-off (my reading tells me no, but want to be sure)? Or can root be acquired and ability for custom recovery without s-off? Or is there somewhere I can read that answers these questions in details?
And is there an ability to return to stock if I run into problems?
Sorry if these questions are redundant to my previous questions or prevailing answers provided.
Thanks for any info.
crackface said:
So my apologies in advance if I'm sounding like an idiot here....as with Verizon's announcement I'm now rushed to possibly purchase this phone at discounted rate.
I know with s-off I need to send it off to a friend of these forums with a donation. But I don't think I need s-off (not sure I need to flash radio and whatnot)...as I just want root and ability to flash custom recovery and a custom ROM. Can I do those things without having s-off (my reading tells me no, but want to be sure)? Or can root be acquired and ability for custom recovery without s-off? Or is there somewhere I can read that answers these questions in details?
And is there an ability to return to stock if I run into problems?
Sorry if these questions are redundant to my previous questions or prevailing answers provided.
Thanks for any info.
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Your only choice is s-off. You cannot unlock your bootloader via HTC dev as Verizon blocks us. So the only way to do what you want is s-off. When I s-off someone's phone I also unlock the bootloader manually and flash twrp and supersu.
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dottat said:
Your only choice is s-off. You cannot unlock your bootloader via HTC dev as Verizon blocks us. So the only way to do what you want is s-off. When I s-off someone's phone I also unlock the bootloader manually and flash twrp and supersu.
Sent from my HTC6535LVW using Tapatalk
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I have Verizon M9 S-OFF, but I could not unlock bootloader. Plz tell me how could I unlock bootloader.