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Hi all,
Hopefully this is not a questian thats already been asked, I couldnt find it.
I want to root and s-off my Desire Z to use it with another ROM, when I want to do the first step unlocking the bootloader via htcdev I'm stuck somewhere in the beginning. When I try to get the identifier token in the command prompt I get an error.
First about the phone:
Android version 2.3.3
HTC sense version 2.1
softwareversion: 2.42.405.4
S-on
Hboot 0.85.0013
What I first did was using the Quick root application from this forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1870652 to root the device with the universal exploit.
Later I wanted to unlock the bootloader so i followed the steps at the htcdev site. Everything works except when i type the command: 'fastboot oem get_identifier_token' in de command prompt I get a command error. After searching I found out that this probably has something to do with my hboot version. So I tried to update it with the RUU provided by htcdev, but the RUU says I have to update my device. My device says there is no update. (there is also a * indicating that the hboot should be updated when I select the HTC desire Z as the phone I want the bootloader to be unlocked, I select the HTC desire Z A7272)
When I try to unroot my device again with the quick root application it says my phone is allready unrooted.
Whats do I do wrong?
Many thanks for all the help I get!
The “Quick root application” is only for S-OFF devices. You are S-ON, you did not root your phone. That’s why the application says your phone is already unrooted.
I’m not sure about unlocking the bootloader per htcdev site. I think our device is not supported, only newer devices are. Our firmware doesn’t know the command, that’s why you get the error message. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.
You have to S-OFF your phone first. There are some good guides on this site, just search.
shared_ptr said:
The “Quick root application” is only for S-OFF devices. You are S-ON, you did not root your phone. That’s why the application says your phone is already unrooted.
I’m not sure about unlocking the bootloader per htcdev site. I think our device is not supported, only newer devices are. Our firmware doesn’t know the command, that’s why you get the error message. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.
You have to S-OFF your phone first. There are some good guides on this site, just search.
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Thanks! This means I have to follow another route.
Maybe someone else has an idea, otherwise I'll look for a different method.
Internet usually uses this order:
the basic steps will be:
1)unlock with htcdev
2)flash recovery
3)flash superuser root files.
4)rewrite the misc image with adb and downgrade to froyo
5)re-unlock htcdev hboot
6)re-flash recovery
7)re-flash superuser root files and flash unrevoked's "forever" s-off patch
But you think this is impossible for me?
our phones are supported but I don't recommend the htc offical method as it is sure to give you many headaches down the road. rooting your phone and gaining true soff is realitively easy, just google search "cyanogen vision root wiki" "xda wiki g2 root" "strawmetal root pdf"
read these guides, and when you feel comfortable go for it, every question you can think of has been answered on xda so search around a bit. if you need extra help log onto freenode #g2root
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shared_ptr said:
The “Quick root application” is only for S-OFF devices. You are S-ON, you did not root your phone. That’s why the application says your phone is already unrooted.
I’m not sure about unlocking the bootloader per htcdev site. I think our device is not supported, only newer devices are. Our firmware doesn’t know the command, that’s why you get the error message. Someone please correct me if I’m wrong.
You have to S-OFF your phone first. There are some good guides on this site, just search.
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I do think the desire z is supported. It is listed: http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader
however, it is starred: * Indicates HBOOT update required.
update:
then use the new RUU next to it to enable the unlocking capability.
HTC EU 2.42.405.2 PC1011000 Download
Thanks for correcting me.
I was wrong, it IS possible to unlock our phone using htcdev.
However it is not recommended. See for example this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1750978
Thanks!
I tried to use this (in my screen there is no RUU next to the phone but this RUU is listed in the first screen you get before step 1 unloucking bootloader), as indicated in my first post, bur this RUU gives an error:
It first wants to get my ROM to 2.42.405.2 before it can update hboot. My ROM version is 2.42.405.4.
So when I use the RUU the program says I dont have the newest ROM so I should try to get that by updating my phone via settings/software update. However my phone indicates that there is no update available for my phone.
Weird stuff..
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Thanks!
I tried to use this (in my screen there is no RUU next to the phone but this RUU is listed in the first screen you get before step 1 unloucking bootloader), as indicated in my first post, bur this RUU gives an error:
It first wants to get my ROM to 2.42.405.2 before it can update hboot. My ROM version is 2.42.405.4.
So when I use the RUU the program says I dont have the newest ROM so I should try to get that by updating my phone via settings/software update. However my phone indicates that there is no update available for my phone.
Weird stuff..
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I had the same issue on another device (Wildfire S). It is because the tool was made in the time when 2.42.405.2 was the latest ROM. I think the only solution is to wait till HTC updates their tool or to downgrade your phone. However, if you manage to downgrade your phone, you are halfway to get a S-OFF without htcdev
Thanks for all the help I got!
I'll post here what I've done to root my phone in case someone has the same problem.
First I downgraded my phone, the only guide that could help me with that is this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178912
After that I rooted my phone I installed the cyanogen mod 7.2 and for that I used this guide:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/TMobile_G2:_Rooting
If you follow this guides to the letter you should be oke. I'm really happy I did it!
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
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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 :/
Hello all,
I am new to all this, techy stuff, and have recently bought a htc one m8. I had it rooted for me, but I didn't want to pay for GPE. I then found out Lollipop has been released, and tried to get it by going into software info on settings, but I couldn't get the lollipop update, as my phone says 'Your phone software is up to date with the latest version'. I realised that because of my root, my phone wasn't on the same channel as it was on before. I found another way to get lollipop, but that meant buying sunshine for $25. Is there another free alternative? I thought I could unroot my phone, then reroot it, but I do not know how to unroot, get update then reroot. Can I please get help?
Hi,
Thanks for writing to us at XDA Assist, in order to help you effectively I need to know which variant of the M8 you have please.
I have the gsm version
Ok, so it's not carrier branded at all?
no its not.
Going back to my question, i have actually found out my fone is on s-off bcus i had to unlock bootloader to root, meanin my fone is rooted with s-off. However, i would like to get gpe on my fone so i can get lollipop. Only issue is, the other methods do it on a normal htc one m8, not on a rooted htc one m8. Are the nethods the same meaning i can use the normal gpe conversion methods on my prerooted htc one m8, or do i need another method?
Thanks for the extra information, I'm actually asking you these questions for a reason, XDA Assist isn't a general technical support section so I needed to know exactly which variant you have in order to have this thread redirected correctly for you.
Please standby while we have your thread/question moved to the appropriate sub-forum for your device.
For future reference you can find your device sub-forum here (bookmark/subscribe this):
HTC One (M8)
Within that section you will find a dedicated q&a sub-forum (this is where your thread is going to be moved to):
One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
Good luck!
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datbeastanon said:
no its not.
Going back to my question, i have actually found out my fone is on s-off bcus i had to unlock bootloader to root, meanin my fone is rooted with s-off. However, i would like to get gpe on my fone so i can get lollipop. Only issue is, the other methods do it on a normal htc one m8, not on a rooted htc one m8. Are the nethods the same meaning i can use the normal gpe conversion methods on my prerooted htc one m8, or do i need another method?
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Unlocking your bootloader doesn't make you S-Off. Boot into your bootloader to check.
To get into bootloader, turn off your phone. Then hold down the power button plus vol down till your phone boots back up. You'll get a readout there that will tell you if you are S-Off or S-On.
If you can confirm that you are S-Off, I will guide you to converting your phone to GPE.
xunholyx said:
Unlocking your bootloader doesn't make you S-Off. Boot into your bootloader to check.
To get into bootloader, turn off your phone. Then hold down the power button plus vol down till your phone boots back up. You'll get a readout there that will tell you if you are S-Off or S-On.
If you can confirm that you are S-Off, I will guide you to converting your phone to GPE.
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Thank you for telling me. I am not on s-off, i am on s-off.i know that firewater has been discontinued, so I have found a free alternative, moonshine. Please guide me through how to gain s-off for free.
datbeastanon said:
Thank you for telling me. I am not on s-off, i am on s-off.i know that firewater has been discontinued, so I have found a free alternative, moonshine. Please guide me through how to gain s-off for free.
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Apologies, i meant to say i am on s-on. Please guide me on how to get s-off for free using moonshine please. And yes, i mean moonshine, not sunshine. Also,if you know any others free alternatives to gain s-off, please reply to me. If not, please just tell me how to gain s-off using moonshine.
datbeastanon said:
Apologies, i meant to say i am on s-on. Please guide me on how to get s-off for free using moonshine please. And yes, i mean moonshine, not sunshine. Also,if you know any others free alternatives to gain s-off, please reply to me. If not, please just tell me how to gain s-off using moonshine.
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You can't use moonshine. The ONLY way to get s-off on this device is sunshine.
Yes, Sunshine, V3. And you are better off without the 5.0, if you want to S-OFF. Sunshine will most likely work on 4.4.4, and issues will appear while trying to S-OFF the Lollipop.
Mr Hofs said:
You can't use moonshine. The ONLY way to get s-off on this device is sunshine.
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Ok. Is there anyway for me to remove my root permanently and get lollipop for free? Please reply ASAP.
datbeastanon said:
Ok. Is there anyway for me to remove my root permanently and get lollipop for free? Please reply ASAP.
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yeah delete all superuser binaries, or return to your original stock backup that you made before messing around with root :laugh:
I have got my phone on bootloader, and I have a custom recovery file. However, I cannot seem to enter recovery mode. As I go to 'HBOOT' then 'RECOVERY' it shows the htc screen, but then it loads back to the bootloader screen. I have tried getting Hasoon's Toolkit and going into bootloader from here, and I have also tried getting a bat file and running that on my pc with my phone connected to it, same result. However, before this problem occurred, I had a message pop up, but this happened only once. This is what the message said:
SD Checking…
No Gift File…
Loading … ( OP6BDIAG.zip)
No image!
Loading … ( OP6BDIAG.nbh)
No image or wrong image!
Loading … ( OP6BIMG.zip)
Loading … ( OP6BIMG.nbh)
No image or wrong image!
After this, when I tried to go into recovery, the issue had then first occurred. Any suggestions on what to do? I have tried using a toolkit, a bat file, doing it through bootloader, and getting an app. Also, how can I clear my cache through bootloader?
Fastboot erase cache
datbeastanon said:
Ok. Is there anyway for me to remove my root permanently and get lollipop for free? Please reply ASAP.
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No need to unroot for OTA. And it's free anyhow.
Ok. You say no need to unroot for its, but I have my phone rooted, but I cannot get lollipop which was released 3 weeks ago on HTC one m8. Please help me so I can get OTA updates.
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datbeastanon said:
Ok. You say no need to unroot for its, but I have my phone rooted, but I cannot get lollipop which was released 3 weeks ago on HTC one m8. Please help me so I can get OTA updates.
Sent from my HTC_0P6B using XDA Free mobile app
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Depends of your carrier. They handle the updates. Just wait.
datbeastanon said:
Ok. You say no need to unroot for its, but I have my phone rooted, but I cannot get lollipop which was released 3 weeks ago on HTC one m8. Please help me so I can get OTA updates.
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You need a stock rom and recovery. So either 1 or both are not stock. Go to the thread where you have been already (the stock backup thread in the general section) and read up in there. All info and what you need to do is written down there.
Edit :
Ah just not getting notified for the update ? Like been said, wait for them to push. Or there is a custom (stock like) rom on your phone. If thats the case my first part stands
Which thread? Please send a link?
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I would like to root my M8, it has the latest OTA update from HTC which is Android 6.0. I have the developer edition, from what I've heard, the bootloader is already unlocked right?
I've seen some guides but most of them are outdated or they are meant to be used with Android 4.4.4.
I must say I'm not an expert when talking about phones, so is there a step by step guide to root an M8 with marshmallow? I would really appreciate any help.
The bootloader screen will indicate the bootloader status (LOCKED, UNLOCKED or RELOCKED) near the top of the screen.
In general, the process is:
1) Unlock the bootloader by HTCDev.com (if its not already unlocked).
2) Fastboot flash TWRP 3.0 custom recovery: https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
3) Backup your stock ROM in TWRP - lots of folks have been running into bootloop or no boot after trying to root (but probably usually when trying to use an obsolete version TWRP and/or SuperSU - but it never hurts to be safe and have a backup).
4) In TWRP, flash SuperSU v2.76 to root: https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
redpoint73 said:
The bootloader screen will indicate the bootloader status (LOCKED, UNLOCKED or RELOCKED) near the top of the screen.
In general, the process is:
1) Unlock the bootloader by HTCDev.com (if its not already unlocked).
2) Fastboot flash TWRP 3.0 custom recovery: https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
3) Backup your stock ROM in TWRP - lots of folks have been running into bootloop or no boot after trying to root (but probably usually when trying to use an obsolete version TWRP and/or SuperSU - but it never hurts to be safe and have a backup).
4) In TWRP, flash SuperSU v2.76 to root: https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
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Thanks for the answer. Just one more question. My bootloader is already unlocked, but it says "S-ON" under "UNLOCKED", will that be a problem?
Sporting123 said:
Thanks for the answer. Just one more question. My bootloader is already unlocked, but it says "S-ON" under "UNLOCKED", will that be a problem?
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Nope, that is just fine. S-on is perfectly okay for most mods, such as root, and flashing ROMs.
You only need s-off to do some very specific things, such as flashing modified hboots, manually flashing radio, changing CID&MID, downgrading by RUU, etc.
I have a simple doubt regarding flashing twrp. Does this means I can flash twrp through adb without getting root access to get root access.I usually root my devices using kingroot,works perfect for my old phone micromax.It also works for my htc one m8 when it was kitkat.But after I update to marshmallow Kingroot doesn't work for it,tried many times.If you could answer my question I would be very thankfull
hriatahriatpuia said:
I have a simple doubt regarding flashing twrp. Does this means I can flash twrp through adb without getting root access to get root access.
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You don't need root to install TWRP, if that is what you mean. You just need an unlocked bootloader.
Thanks a lot,have already unlocked the bootloader.
redpoint73 said:
You don't need root to install TWRP, if that is what you mean. You just need an unlocked bootloader.
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I've unlocked the bootloader but apparently I need to know which ver of twrp to use for my carrier ....no idea what to do there so I can't just flash the latest SuperSU from here? and how do I back up my stuff in case I mess up? Please help me i'm lost here
Hmz27 said:
I've unlocked the bootloader but apparently I need to know which ver of twrp to use for my carrier ....no idea what to do there so I can't just flash the latest SuperSU from here? and how do I back up my stuff in case I mess up? Please help me i'm lost here
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what carrier ? if you are on gsm just flash TWRP 3.0.2-0 from official website
https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
after you flash TWRP recovery you will find option to backup it's too easy to understand how it works ( just check the partitions you want to backup and confirm your choices by sweep to proceed the process )
after you make a backup flash the latest supersu.zip from here ( choose TWRP installable.zip )
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/supersu/stable-2016-09-01supersu-v2-78-release-t3452703
Hmz27 said:
I've unlocked the bootloader but apparently I need to know which ver of twrp to use for my carrier ...
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I think you're looking at some really outdated info or guide. TWRP hasn't been carrier specific for about 2 years; with Verizon and Sprint being the only ones you had to look out for. But TWRP was unified long ago (so Sprint/Verizon no longer requires a different TWRP version). You'll see from ahmed's link, that it specifies "All variants" of the M8. The exception would be if you have an M8s; and maybe another oddball variant or two (which are really different hardware). But as long as its a true "M8" the TWRP version linked by ahmed will work.
If you have any doubts or concerns about the M8 version, connect the phone to your computer, reboot to fastboot mode and do command fastboot getvar all and post the results so we can take a look (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).
Hmz27 said:
no idea what to do there so I can't just flash the latest SuperSU from here?
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No, you can't flash SuperSU without first flashing TWRP. Why would threads/guides tell you to do something that isn't necessary, if you can just skip it?
Simply put, you can only flash official "signed" files from the stock recovery. You need a custom recovery like TWRP to flash SuperSU.
Hmz27 said:
and how do I back up my stuff in case I mess up?
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Once you install TWRP, you can use it to create a backup of your stock unrooted ROM and user data. And its highly recommended to do so, before you flash SuperSU. Not only will this give you an easy way to revert/recover if something goes wrong with the root attempt; but you will also have a backup of your stock, unrooted ROM if you ever want it.
There are other ways to backup your data, but that depends on what "stuff" you are talking about (as that vague description doesn't tell us what you actually want to backup). For instance, for files, photos, etc. you can just copy and paste them to your computer as a backup.
Hello , I'm new to the whole thing guy and I want to unlock my bootloader in order to install custom rom , I looked in the fourm and I'v found an old method with all in one tool kit but I don't think it will work on my android version 6.0 would someone kindly guide me and tell me what do I need to do ? thanks .
Monzer_ said:
Hello , I'm new to the whole thing guy and I want to unlock my bootloader in order to install custom rom , I looked in the fourm and I'v found an old method with all in one tool kit but I don't think it will work on my android version 6.0 would someone kindly guide me and tell me what do I need to do ? thanks .
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If the method is firewater, it no longer works.
fireguy85 said:
If the method is firewater, it no longer works.
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I'm not sure what are you talking about since I'm new to the whole thing I believe that firewater has something to do with S-off which is something I couldn't do because all the guides says download firewater and the links takes me to sunshine which i believe cost me money to do ? sorry correct me if I'm wrong but I'm just a newbie beside I don't need s-off right ? what does that have to do with my problem ?
Monzer_ said:
I'm not sure what are you talking about since I'm new to the whole thing I believe that firewater has something to do with S-off which is something I couldn't do because all the guides says download firewater and the links takes me to sunshine which i believe cost me money to do ? sorry correct me if I'm wrong but I'm just a newbie beside I don't need s-off right ? what does that have to do with my problem ?
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Firewater was an all-in-one kit used to unlock bootloader and achieve s-off. The guys that created this went on to create Sunshine, leaving firewater project behind, so any guides from 2014 are likely obsolete. Unlocking the bootloader is as simple as going to htcdev.com, making an account and following the instructions there-it's super easy. S-off isn't necessary for most.
fireguy85 said:
If the method is firewater, it no longer works.
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fireguy85 said:
Firewater was an all-in-one kit used to unlock bootloader and achieve s-off. The guys that created this went on to create Sunshine, leaving firewater project behind, so any guides from 2014 are likely obsolete. Unlocking the bootloader is as simple as going to htcdev.com, making an account and following the instructions there-it's super easy. S-off isn't necessary for most.
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yes that what I have done exactly I'v unlocked the bootloader this way then used the all in one kit to root but then couldn't s-off as the guide I was following said download firewater and the links take me to sunshine . I don't know much further have not tried sunshine yet and now my rom seems ok after I re-flashed it awesome rom btw still little curious about s-rom but this one will do just fine I'v been using stock for ages .
Monzer_ said:
yes that what I have done exactly I'v unlocked the bootloader this way then used the all in one kit to root but then couldn't s-off as the guide I was following said download firewater and the links take me to sunshine . I don't know much further have not tried sunshine yet and now my rom seems ok after I re-flashed it awesome rom btw still little curious about s-rom but this one will do just fine I'v been using stock for ages .
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Firewater and the AIO (all-in-one) toolkit are 2 different things. Firewater is an (obsolete) s-off method. May have also contained a temp root, and some other things (can't remember exactly, it's been 2 years - and doesn't matter anyway - see more below). But firewater is not typically referred to as a "toolkit" or "all-in-one" (never seen it referred to that way, actually).
All-in-one toolkit (there are a couple) is a PC for unlocking the bootloader, root, and several other things (may have had a link for firewater, don't remember - again it's irrelevant for reasons below).
The toolkits are not recommended. They haven't been updated in a long time, and therefore use very obsolete files for TWRP and SuperSU (when applicable). You will have issues flashing many ROMs with old TWRP (and I'm surprised you haven't yet). Plus, you will probably find in bootloader and fastboot getvar, that the OS number is now blank (known bug in old versions of TWRP). I would suggest flashing the current version TWRP 3.1.1 using fastboot, to prevent issues moving forward. Current TWRP is fully compatible with current ROMs - but will not fix the bug of OS number being blank (need to flash firmware or RUU to fix that - but it's just a minor thing).
Firewater doesn't work, no matter what you do. It required an online server component, which the devs took offline over 2 years ago. Sunshine ($25 US) is the only current s-off method. But be aware, that most folks don't need s-off. S-off isn't needed to root, flash custom ROMs, and most other mods. s-off is only needed for very specific things, such as manually flashing radios, changing CID/MID, and some other things.
redpoint73 thank you so much for such a help truly gentleman much appreciate it .
It appears you can no longer use the usual method to unlock the bootloader. I just got this phone the other day in fantastic condition as a gift.
HTCDev told me there was an error or try again later. I'll upload screenshots later.
Not true... I used www.htcdev.com to unlock the bootloader of my HTC One M8 today.
I have this phone, with Android 6.0 and bootloader locked. However it has become practically unusable as it regularly powers off by itself, most likely due to lack of storage (there's only 0.6 GB left...). I've already uninstalled all of my few (useful) apps, I have no media on it whatsoever, but it is just filled up with bloatware that is pre-installed and gets re-installed automatically and that I thus cannot get rid of. I don't want to buy a new phone (it's in good condition) but from reading on the internet I understand that the only option is to unlock and root it, and put an oem on it exempt of all of these useless apps.
So my questions are, is this really the only option and if so is it still possible on this old machine to unlock the bootloader, and to get the right - clean - software for it somewhere?
I registered at HtC dev. There's a page that walks you through the unlocking process. So I should be able to do that part, if what FlexMcMurphy said in July last year still is true... For the rest, I'm quite new to this process but there are pages here on XDA that describe rooting and flashing. I'm ready to give it a try, but could use help if stuck.
Any reply/help would be wonderful !
Thank you in advance.
Judith
Hello,
I lost my old HTC 10 due to water damage. It had android 6 on it with the mock location bug. Now I bought a new HTC 10, but it has android 7 on it. I've been searching for the last few days, but I can't the the forest through the trees. I would like to put my new phone back to the android 6 version with the bug. Can anyone help me with a tutorial of something on how to do this? Could I for example just run the RUU.exe for android 6 on my phone? At the moment the thing is still very much stock.
Thanks in advance.
You need to go S-off with Sunshine ($25) then RUU back to a 6.0 build. Sunshine is very self-explanatory, and Google/XDA search for info on how to RUU.
thunder2132 said:
You need to go S-off with Sunshine ($25) then RUU back to a 6.0 build. Sunshine is very self-explanatory, and Google/XDA search for info on how to RUU.
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As this would be my first time doing such a thing I would like to check
I found this tutorial: androidexplained. com /htc-10-s-off/
So I would need to unlock the bootloader, put TWRP on it and root it. Right?
And then follow the tutorial: theunlockr. com /2016/08/18/unroot-htc-10/
The kernel files on the htcdev site wouldn't be needed I guess.
bobkubista said:
As this would be my first time doing such a thing I would like to check
I found this tutorial: androidexplained. com /htc-10-s-off/
So I would need to unlock the bootloader, put TWRP on it and root it. Right?
And then follow the tutorial: theunlockr. com /2016/08/18/unroot-htc-10/
The kernel files on the htcdev site wouldn't be needed I guess.
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Not anymore I believe. Just go to the Sunshine site on your phone, download the app. Run it and it will check to see if its able to gain temproot and s-off. From there just pay the fee. If it doesn't work, then youll have to do as you wrote first.
Tarima said:
Not anymore I believe. Just go to the Sunshine site on your phone, download the app. Run it and it will check to see if its able to gain temproot and s-off. From there just pay the fee. If it doesn't work, then youll have to do as you wrote first.
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Well, did the tests, can't get temproot. cr*p
Watch the Rootjunky videos. He will guide you step by step on getting started. Start with Unlocking the Bootloader, then How to Root, then How to S-off. Happy flashing.....
https://m.youtube.com/results?q=rootjunky htc 10&sm=1
- Unlock
- root
- S-off
- Run Android 6 RUU which is in line with your region
Done....