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Clarification on S-Off

I have been reading a lot of threads regarding S-Off and how to achieve this with temp root. With my previous HTC devices i have always gone through HTC DEV to unlock bootloader in order to root.
With the exploit for S-Off and the fact that this can be achieved using temp root, does this mean that you no longer have to go through HTC Dev to get the unlock file? in order to root the phone. From what i have seen, i believe the answer is yes, however i would appreciate clarification.
Once S-off'd is there any way to return the device to S-on for warranty purposes, or is it a one way ticket.

ardsar said:
I have been reading a lot of threads regarding S-Off and how to achieve this with temp root. With my previous HTC devices i have always gone through HTC DEV to unlock bootloader in order to root.
With the exploit for S-Off and the fact that this can be achieved using temp root, does this mean that you no longer have to go through HTC Dev to get the unlock file? in order to root the phone. From what i have seen, i believe the answer is yes, however i would appreciate clarification.
Once S-off'd is there any way to return the device to S-on for warranty purposes, or is it a one way ticket.
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The temp root only works on certain devices, if, like me, your in the UK, then you will still need to HTC dev your device 1st to get root, and then you can attempt S-Off.
You can S-ON but there is some warning in doing so, but if i need to return mine, i will just leave it as is and deny all knowledge of s-off

Please also note, that not all device can have S-Off too even if you are full rooted. Personally I am full rooted but unfortunately at this stage I am not lucky enough to have the S-OFF..

I'm also very confused...
I can't find any guides here like for sanding Samsung for example, this is my first HTC device and I have no idea what methods I have.
Does unlocking the htcdev way void warranty or why would you prefer the other meth?
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Shebee said:
I'm also very confused...
I can't find any guides here like for sanding Samsung for example, this is my first HTC device and I have no idea what methods I have.
Does unlocking the htcdev way void warranty or why would you prefer the other meth?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
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There has been many threads about this over the years, particularly with the HTC ONE X which was the first device you had to HTCDEV unlock and never obtained s-off. UK law does not allow HTC to simply say your warranty is void because you root because if the screen fails this could not be as a result of rooting. To get round this HTC allow you to obtain root and I would assume that if there is any reason to believe that the device failed as a result of flashing, your warranty MAY not be honoured.
I have heard that in most cases they will honour the warranty unless you are careless.
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Shebee said:
I'm also very confused...
I can't find any guides here like for sanding Samsung for example, this is my first HTC device and I have no idea what methods I have.
Does unlocking the htcdev way void warranty or why would you prefer the other meth?
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using XDA Free mobile app
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There are two methods you can try. First is the firewater and temproot method links below. This method only works with some devices and is worth a try before you attempt to dev unlock.
The second method is to unlock the bootloader via HTCDEV, goto the site register and follow the instructions, then use a toolkit to install your root and recovery. After this if you choose to try s-off which only works with some devices you can try the firewater method without temproot as you already have root.
Hope this helps
FIREWATER & Temproot
HTCDEV & FIREWATER
http://www.htcdev.com/
http://firewater-soff.com/

Jonnibravo said:
There has been many threads about this over the years, particularly with the HTC ONE X which was the first device you had to HTCDEV unlock and never obtained s-off. UK law does not allow HTC to simply say your warranty is void because you root because if the screen fails this could not be as a result of rooting. To get round this HTC allow you to obtain root and I would assume that if there is any reason to believe that the device failed as a result of flashing, your warranty MAY not be honoured.
I have heard that in most cases they will honour the warranty unless you are careless.
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There are two methods you can try. First is the firewater and temproot method links below. This method only works with some devices and is worth a try before you attempt to dev unlock.
The second method is to unlock the bootloader via HTCDEV, goto the site register and follow the instructions, then use a toolkit to install your root and recovery. After this if you choose to try s-off which only works with some devices you can try the firewater method without temproot as you already have root.
Hope this helps
FIREWATER & Temproot
HTCDEV & FIREWATER
http://www.htcdev.com/
http://firewater-soff.com/
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I get errors when I'm doing the temproot method:
[*] Attempting to acquire root. This will take 5-10 minutes, be patient
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.
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Shebee said:
I get errors when I'm doing the temproot method:
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then it wont work and you have to HTC Dev

MrRep said:
then it wont work and you have to HTC Dev
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Already did and got a heart attack when I did adb boot recovery and just got a htc phone icon with a ! in it :s
Still, I installed TWRP apparently but it doesn't work, recovery is just a phone with a red ! triangle. help

Shebee said:
Already did and got a heart attack when I did adb boot recovery and just got a htc phone icon with a ! in it :s
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That's the stock recovery. Nothing to worry about
You'll need to do "adb reboot bootloader" hit fastboot, then type the fastboot code it tells you, copy and paste what it tells you from the cmd prompt and follow the rest of the instructions

MrRep said:
then it wont work and you have to HTC Dev
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What method have you used to install TWRP???Try install with HTC ONE(M8) toolkit found in the android development section if you havent already tried that

Jonnibravo said:
What method have you used to install TWRP???Try install with HTC ONE(M8) toolkit found in the android development section if you havent already tried that
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I used CMD to install it, I dont bother with toolkits, but not quite sure if your talking to me or not, as Im already rooted and S off :/

(Sense 6) New release of Sunshine's temproot works, but nothing else :/

Well, it's progress! I tried the new release of Sunshine, and its internal temproot works fine, but of course nothing else does so it's all moot.
Hopefully those of us stupid enough to have taken the OTA for Sense 6 will be saved soon...

ModemMisuser said:
Well, it's progress! I tried the new release of Sunshine, and its internal temproot works fine, but of course nothing else does so it's all moot.
Hopefully those of us stupid enough to have taken the OTA for Sense 6 will be saved soon...
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Above post was for 1.6. 1.7 is up today - and same deal. Internal temproot works, but SunShine says "incompatible ROM" still.

I still see 1.6 listed on website.

alucke said:
I still see 1.6 listed on website.
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Odd, I see:
"Read this page before running SunShine!
Download SunShine - 26 MB
Version: 1.7"
Near the top of the page. No changelog for 1.7 though. But it does say 1.7 right there...
(And, if I go to manage apps, it shows SunShine at v1.7.)

It still says incompatible sense rom

alucke said:
It still says incompatible sense rom
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That's what I said!
/sigh, I just want to install CM and go about my way, LOL.
FU, Verizon!

once your temp rooted, can you use firewater to s-off and unlock?

alucke said:
once your temp rooted, can you use firewater to s-off and unlock?
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Thought of that,
Firewater said:
Do you understand the implications of these warnings?
(Yes/No)
y
y
Type 'Yes' or 'No'
(Yes/No)
Yes
Yes
!!If firewater hangs for more than 2 minutes or device enters qhusb mode, ho
!!If firewater hangs for more than 2 minutes or device enters qhusb mode, ho
!!If firewater hangs for more than 2 minutes or device enters qhusb mode, ho
ld power for 60 seconds !!
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... forever.

i tried firewater, and it stated that HTC has an anti-firewater patch.

easy S-0ff for M7 HTC One
Tonight (Aug6) the newest Sunshine was released.
The new version doesn't need Weaksauce or Firewater to work.
It has it's own temp-root.

version 2.0 does work, have HTC One m7 running 4.4.2 sense 6. ran Sunshine on device it rebooted twice to complete. Then flashed TWRP recovery v 2.7.1.1. Then entered TWRP recovery it automatically prompted me to install supersu for root. Very easy and IMO was worth $25. Now I can finally try out a custom rom.:victory:

AND THUS THE FOUL AND EVIL BEAST KNOWN AS "VERIZON" WAS SLAIN. AND ALL REJOICED.
(Thank "Bob" my phone is truly MINE now.)

ayanami00 said:
version 2.0 does work, have HTC One m7 running 4.4.2 sense 6. ran Sunshine on device it rebooted twice to complete. Then flashed TWRP recovery v 2.7.1.1. Then entered TWRP recovery it automatically prompted me to install supersu for root. Very easy and IMO was worth $25. Now I can finally try out a custom rom.:victory:
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Are you charged before or after the rooting process? In other words, if this doesn't work, are you still charged $25?

weesty said:
Are you charged before or after the rooting process? In other words, if this doesn't work, are you still charged $25?
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if the phone can be s-off it will go to the paypal screen. if it cant then it wont. you will not get charged if your phone doesnt gain s-off.

i feel like i should know this, but i think it left my brain. i ran sunshine, have s-off and am unlocked (i checked just to make sure). however now i still do not have root access. what am i missing?

You're very close now
d0m_ said:
i feel like i should know this, but i think it left my brain. i ran sunshine, have s-off and am unlocked (i checked just to make sure). however now i still do not have root access. what am i missing?
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Flash TWRP recovery v.2.7.1.1.
Then enter TWRP recovery.
It will automatically prompt to install SuperSU for root.
You can use this stock software rooted now, or better yet,
use TWRP to flash one of the custom roms available here on xda.
Try both BoneStock and NuSense. You'll find subtle differences and
after trying (and backing up before trying another) you can settle on which
is best for you or try some the other roms here. GO DEVELOPERS!

i was hoping i could flash cwm via the flashify app, but i need to be rooted to do so. i was wondering if there was an update.zip that i can flash through the default recovery.

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d0m_ said:
i was hoping i could flash cwm via the flashify app, but i need to be rooted to do so. i was wondering if there was an update.zip that i can flash through the default recovery.
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Easiest thing might be to flash TWRP recovery, root it, then use Flashify to get CWM.

http://download.chainfire.eu/452/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.02.zip
Super su. Flash any recovery. I keep a copy on my phone at all times. Just in case.
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Im extremely confused.
So I ran sunshine and it said I already have S-Off? Then it rebooted. So the next thing I did was download and install SuperSU. I get the generic "There is no SU library installed" error.
Am I stuck or missing something? This has easily been the most cumbersome device Ive ever tried to root.

[Q] HTC One Toolkit [M8] - "

Hi.
Today I tried to root my HTC One M8 and found the HTC One Toolkit [M8] (actual version)
So I installed the driver of ADB and and HTC.
But if I click on HTC Dev Unlock I get the message "HTC One Toolkit [M8]"
I use Android 4.4.3 and USB-Debugging is on.
Can anyone help me?

Whity0815 said:
Hi.
Today I tried to root my HTC One M8 and found the HTC One Toolkit [M8] (actual version)
So I installed the driver of ADB and and HTC.
But if I click on HTC Dev Unlock I get the message "HTC One Toolkit [M8]"
I use Android 4.4.3 and USB-Debugging is on.
Can anyone help me?
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No offense against the guys that write these toolkits to make it "easier" but, stay away from it if you can, you don't really learn anything by using these toolkits.
That said,
Try and unlock the bootloader manually, as shown once when you sign up to htcdev.com and follow their instructions to get bootloader unlocked. OR
You can go for Sunshine S-OFF ($25) it roots, unlocks bootloader and gives S-OFF all-in-one.
http://theroot.ninja/
Sunshine Thread on xda

BerndM14 said:
No offense against the guys that write these toolkits to make it "easier" but, stay away from it if you can, you don't really learn anything by using these toolkits.
That said,
Try and unlock the bootloader manually, as shown once when you sign up to htcdev.com and follow their instructions to get bootloader unlocked. OR
You can go for Sunshine S-OFF ($25) it roots, unlocks bootloader and gives S-OFF all-in-one.
http://theroot.ninja/
Sunshine Thread on xda
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It technically only temp-roots. You still have to fully root using a custom recovery or adb push. However, once the bootloader is unlocked, that is fairly simple.
I would actually suggest that as an upgrade, though. It would be nice if, at the tail end of the process, Sunshine would offer to permanently root the phone.

Hi.
Now I unlocked the bootloader manually and installed twrp as custom recovery. After this I installed SuperSU over twrp to get root.
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All works fine, but I have a little problem.
Now i cant take screenshots. If I try, I get the message that no screenshot can be taken because the app can´t save them.
Does anyone have some ideas how I can fix it?
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Fixed "Created a folder called screenshot1 and delete the other screenshot folder. Once it is deleted remove the "1" so it still only Screenshot."
Additionally, I want to make the SD-Card writeable for all apps, has someone a link to tutorial?

Sunshine for Verizon M9 on MM

Didn't see jcase already made the announcement in the Java card thread. Sorry for redundant post.
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Just used it tonight. Went smooth.
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***Sunshine Version 3.3.19 works on latest Verizon Htc 0ne m9 mm update***
I confirm that the newest sunshine update apk Version 3.3.19 works for the new verizon mm rom out on htc m9 build # 605.7 . tried it last night everything went great, except it didn't keep root when device booted up. It only unlocked the bootloader and s-offed the device. I had to download twrp recovery. zip file and flash it as a ruu update in download mode after I renamed zip file to file to 0PJAIMG.zip. After I flashed twrp over stock recovery I flashed stock rooted rom for root. Great job sunshine developers for finally getting it right for us verizon users. Been waiting over 8 months to get a exploit from an Apk.

I can also confirm this for verizon m9's. worked flawlessly.

so i can use sunshine to s off a stock verizon m9? is there a guide?

gamestar21 said:
so i can use sunshine to s off a stock verizon m9? is there a guide?
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yes, install app, run app, follow prompts it will guide you

Im sorry for the noob question but ive instaled the 3.4.5 version and it cant temproot my device, it passes the pre-test then say about a temproot button but the only button is the exit one

root.otavio said:
Im sorry for the noob question but ive instaled the 3.4.5 version and it cant temproot my device, it passes the pre-test then say about a temproot button but the only button is the exit one
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jcase said:
yes, install app, run app, follow prompts it will guide you
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Yeah sunshine seems broken as of today for me as well. How Can I do this without root? But I cant root without this? Lol. Theres only exit no temp root button.

hyelton said:
Yeah sunshine seems broken as of today for me as well. How Can I do this without root? But I cant root without this? Lol. Theres only exit no temp root button.
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I'll add a better error msg, you need to flash latest Verizon firmware to use sunshine

jcase said:
I'll add a better error msg, you need to flash latest Verizon firmware to use sunshine
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Sounds good! I was about to update to 6.0 and see if it was that.

How can i Flash the current version on my phone... I am currently outside of USA. without a Verizon coverage, i got the 0PJAIMG.zip file but when i enter in download mode i get the message SD not mounted.
Please any ideas?

jcase said:
yes, install app, run app, follow prompts it will guide you
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Where can one find this sunshine app? I haven't checked the forums in a few months. I thought it would be pinned or something.

sanders539 said:
Where can one find this sunshine app? I haven't checked the forums in a few months. I thought it would be pinned or something.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487

I just resorted to using Sunshine to root my M9 so I could fix the thermal file. I complained to Verizon and they reimbursed my fee for rooting! w00t!

The new Verizon m9 3.37.605.13 update patches sunshine's temproot, we are aware and working on it, but it will take some time.

Does the RUU for 605.13 patch the Sunshine exploit, or can we get root via the RUU upgrade?
EDIT: upgraded to 605:13 using the flashable rooted stock rom elsewhere in this fine forum..

- Picked up an HTC One M9 on Swappa (still running 5.x).
- OTA Updated through 3.37.605.7
- Being nagged about the 3.37.605.13 OTA.
- Ran Sunshine to S-off, but haven't gone the TWRP/ROM route yet. (I won't be at a PC w/ adb drivers for about a week).
Is it safe to accept the 3.37.605.13 OTA update? I'm assuming it is, right?

kdb209 said:
Is it safe to accept the 3.37.605.13 OTA update? I'm assuming it is, right?
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Since you're S-OFF, I believe you can 'manually' apply the update.
Go here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/6-0-verizon-htc-one-m9-marshmallow-t3316279, download "3.37.605.13_NoBoot-NoRecovery_firmware.zip" and apply it however you're comfortable doing it (fastboot or download mode).

Am I just SOL?
I updated my phone to 3.37.605 before I saw this and in sunshine there is no temproot button have I just missed the boat

HTC one m9 Verizon 3.37.605.17
3.37.605.17
Android 6.0
HTC6535LVW.0
SunShine 3.4 is not working to grant s-off with this htc one m9
Any ideas?
Is there a way to downgrade? (Currently s-on)
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@jcase
Is it possible to downgrade first and then use SunShine?

sunshine

Hello!After my M7 i have now this device.I bought from operator,and im dissapointed from a lot of bloatware.I think about custom rom.Its many things changed ,so i have questions.If im doing Sunshine s-off,than i dont have to opend bootloader?Root or systemless root or Magisk?I just want change my cid to supercid and flash some custom rom on my device.I need some customization,ad blocker and kernel tweaks.thx

krepsz said:
Hello!After my M7 i have now this device.I bought from operator,and im dissapointed from a lot of bloatware.I think about custom rom.Its many things changed ,so i have questions.If im doing Sunshine s-off,than i dont have to opend bootloader?Root or systemless root or Magisk?I just want change my cid to supercid and flash some custom rom on my device.I need some customization,ad blocker and kernel tweaks.thx
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You still got to unlock the bootloader as well as root to be able to use SunShine depending on FW and ROM version. After this you could de-brand the device e.g. by following my guide linked in my signature below.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
You still got to unlock the bootloader as well as root to be able to use SunShine depending on FW and ROM version. After this you could de-brand the device e.g. by following my guide linked in my signature below.
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I used Sunshine without unlocking my bootloader. Latest Sunshine has temp root, so it will unlock your bootloader and s-off your phone in one take. Also, you can leave bootloader locked and s-off only.

donkeykong1 said:
I used Sunshine without unlocking my bootloader. Latest Sunshine has temp root, so it will unlock your bootloader and s-off your phone in one take. Also, you can leave bootloader locked and s-off only.
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Sunshine works on nougat or the latest Verizon firmware update from last week?

Tarima said:
Sunshine works on nougat or the latest Verizon firmware update from last week?
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That I don't know. It's easy to check tho - go to Sunshine web page, download the latest Sunshine app, and run it. It will check your phone compatibility, and if it's compatible, it will ask you for payment. Easy as that

donkeykong1 said:
That I don't know. It's easy to check tho - go to Sunshine web page, download the latest Sunshine app, and run it. It will check your phone compatibility, and if it's compatible, it will ask you for payment. Easy as that
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Ya I see they added Nougat support, which is great. The guys had said that at some point they wouldn't be able to ensure that temproot would work on verizon future updates. Still good so far.

Tarima said:
Ya I see they added Nougat support, which is great. The guys had said that at some point they wouldn't be able to ensure that temproot would work on verizon future updates. Still good so far.
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I'm still on MM, so I don't really know much about Nougat, but, as I said before - download Sunshine app and run it. It will do all verifying steps for you, and if your phone is compatible, you're good to go. If not, no harm, no foul. Uninstall the app, and that's it. No payment is required untill your phone is verified as compatible

I concur. I installed Sunshine last week on my stock MM HTC 10, no need to unlock or to root before that. It worked just fine, now I'm S-off and still locked.

+1 on what was said about sunshine
If your on nougat make sure you use the latest TWRP here
As for root you can use either Magisk or just flash the latest SuperSU here

pomponazzo said:
I concur. I installed Sunshine last week on my stock MM HTC 10, no need to unlock or to root before that. It worked just fine, now I'm S-off and still locked.
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i can't unlock my bootloader after s-off. help me pleace..

Sorry, no idea about that. I didn't even try to unlock it. As the option not to unlock was offered in Sunshine, I didn't look further...
Let's hope some connoisseur will be able to help you.

artadify said:
i can't unlock my bootloader after s-off. help me pleace..
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- dev settings enabled?
- oem unlock in dev settings enabled?

artadify said:
i can't unlock my bootloader after s-off. help me pleace..
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Why on earth would you want to do that ? If you are S-OFF you don't need to unlock the bootloader for anything at all !

Mr Hofs said:
Why on earth would you want to do that ? If you are S-OFF you don't need to unlock the bootloader for anything at all !
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thanks

I have unlocked bootloader and custom kernel.After i s-off my device can i go back to stock?

krepsz said:
I have unlocked bootloader and custom kernel.After i s-off my device can i go back to stock?
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Yes. Why you would do that seems strange though. You just need to get your hooks on the ruu.exe for your phone and run it. Your phone will be returned to the sorry, pathetically uncustomizable, stock rom.
For my device, Viper10 3.5.0 MM rom is as good as it gets. Nothing better. Not impressed with Nougat nor the CM based roms that are perpetually in an "Unofficial" state.

comstockload said:
Yes. Why you would do that seems strange though. You just need to get your hooks on the ruu.exe for your phone and run it. Your phone will be returned to the sorry, pathetically uncustomizable, stock rom.
For my device, Viper10 3.5.0 MM rom is as good as it gets. Nothing better. Not impressed with Nougat nor the CM based roms that are perpetually in an "Unofficial" state.
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ok.But now after s-off im thinking about supercid.If i change to supercid can i flash every kind of rom on my device?

krepsz said:
ok.But now after s-off im thinking about supercid.If i change to supercid can i flash every kind of rom on my device?
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You can do that with any CID. A custom rom has nothing to do with your CID.

krepsz said:
ok.But now after s-off im thinking about supercid.If i change to supercid can i flash every kind of rom on my device?
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SuperCID allows you to flash every kind of RUU made for the HTC 10, although there may still be reasons you wouldn't want to flash some of them versus some others. You might have to change your MID too.

Magisk not compatible with sunshine?
Sunshine says it's not compatible with magisk installed do I uninstall it.