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[Q] Can't get root with s-off ;f

hello,
recently s-off my wf, then i downgrated it, now i have hboot 0.8 and one major problem.. cant install custom recovery, i have uploaded pc49img.zip onto my sdcard but it doesnt work, the bootloader says "image not found", eventhough i,ve tried to manage root via unrevoked 3.x but it doesnt seem to work, i've read that unrevoked 3.14 can manage it but i cant find it on the web, i need windows version, can anyone help or upload unevo 3.14?
cheers

You have s-off, fastboot flash recovery
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in bootloader, in fastboot i do not have 'flash recovery'. as i said for now i only have s-off ang hboot 0.8 i need to manage root access but unrevoked 3 doesn't work it says 'fail to get root. is your firmware too new?" i have androgid 2.1-update1, someone said i need to download 3.14 and it will work

mlotson said:
in bootloader, in fastboot i do not have 'flash recovery'. as i said for now i only have s-off ang hboot 0.8 i need to manage root access but unrevoked 3 doesn't work it says 'fail to get root. is your firmware too new?" i have androgid 2.1-update1, someone said i need to download 3.14 and it will work
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He meant in terminal - u need to have fastboot installed, then
$fastboot flash recovery /path/to/<recovery>.img
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=Fastboot

i am on w7 not linux ;f

I was only saying what he meant. anyway, the fastboot binary should be in the android sdk. Or, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=463627

i've starded all over again,
1. installed htc sync
2. ruu with older version
3. uninstalled htc sync
4. check if drivers fron htc sync are installed
5. installed hboot android driver
6. ran unrevoked 3
now the rooting process seems to be done properly, it says "it was a triupmh", next it reboots my phone and at the end it says "Validation error: Backup CID is missing", i've tried two times.., just to be sure i checked do i have superuser icon, but it's just not there.. ; /
anyone help?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=12188132&postcount=15

i've tried it already.. with 2nd method the problem is my phone doesnt see the cwm img which causes the bootloader not installing it.. ;/

mlotson said:
i've tried it already.. with 2nd method the problem is my phone doesnt see the cwm img which causes the bootloader not installing it.. ;/
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Fix Backup CID Missing Errors:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8926494&postcount=8

cheers mate, finaly it worked. now only thing that left is to update cmw and flash cm7 and nightlies.
thx a lot!

First download this ROM *RUU_Buzz_HTC_WWE_1.14.405.2_R_C_Radio_13.45.55.24_3.35.15.19_release_141106_signed.exe* after that flash you Htc with him then download *unrEVOked-3-2-Windoze.exe* and then root your Htc with it it works for me try it.

Windows users are seriously incapable of using a one-line command to flash recovery..? They'd really rather go through RUU + rageagainstthecage/Unrevoked, just to install root the "easy way" and have a GUI..? You don't deserve S-OFF.

NickHu said:
Windows users are seriously incapable of using a one-line command to flash recovery..? They'd really rather go through RUU + rageagainstthecage/Unrevoked, just to install root the "easy way" and have a GUI..? You don't deserve S-OFF.
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Hey go easy on them.. I doubt they even know the full power of s-off. They're just ordinary users who want a taste of root, and they read in the forum that they need something called "s-off" to for that
Although, it does make me super jealous when ordinary users get s-off... can't help it though

nhnt11 said:
Hey go easy on them.. I doubt they even know the full power of s-off. They're just ordinary users who want a taste of root, and they read in the forum that they need something called "s-off" to for that
Although, it does make me super jealous when ordinary users get s-off... can't help it though
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It does seem like a HUGE WASTE though... Between a choice of easy root, and S-OFF, I know which I'd pick.

NickHu said:
It does seem like a HUGE WASTE though... Between a choice of easy root, and S-OFF, I know which I'd pick.
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Well 2.2 users have no choice so.....

Moved to general

Hey im on win7 too, im not incapable
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kevin2516 said:
Hey im on win7 too, im not incapable
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'Course you're not. Personally, I'm not a big fan of Linux anyway. OS X ftw
Oh and for everyday computing I'd much prefer Windows over Ubuntu, but IMO neither is as polished as mac

nhnt11 said:
'Course you're not. Personally, I'm not a big fan of Linux anyway. OS X ftw
Oh and for everyday computing I'd much prefer Windows over Ubuntu, but IMO neither is as polished as mac
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Did you know that OSX is a linux? You must read a littlebit. Anyhow im magic developer and need help rooting friends WF since he has Froyo update on his phone i didnt manage to use Unrevoked method and i know he has S-OFF and had 1 thread started bu no1 gave me an right answer. So can i use fastboot commands on new Froyo updated bootloader? Or can i use this method ?

S-Off

Hello I have rooted, installed recovery and unlocked bootloader. But now I just need to get S-Off. Can someone help me and say what exactly I have to do?

With the retirement of AAHK, you now need quite a bit of skill to get S-Off. If you really want to try, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184953.

bananagranola said:
With the retirement of AAHK, you now need quite a bit of skill to get S-Off. If you really want to try, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2184953.
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Is there any easier way?

domasxxm said:
Is there any easier way?
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No. That is the only way. We are working on an script that will do it on almost one click, but it is not going to be supported and therefore will not be noob friendly.
Why do you need S-OFF for?

glevitan said:
No. That is the only way. We are working on an script that will do it on almost one click, but it is not going to be supported and therefore will not be noob friendly.
Why do you need S-OFF for?
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Hope you will make it fast . I want to install CM 7.2. Cuz when I install it with S-On I got stuck on htc boot logo.

domasxxm said:
Hope you will make it fast . I want to install CM 7.2. Cuz when I install it with S-On I got stuck on htc boot logo.
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That has nothing to do with S-OFF. That is because you are not flashing the CM boot.img in fastboot after flashing the rom in CWM. With an unlocked bootloader you need to do that everytime you flash a rom.

You can acquire eng S-OFF quite easily if you use a mirror to get AAHK. Simply download the PD98IMG files manually when the script needs them. Worked for me today.

KirovAir said:
You can acquire eng S-OFF quite easily if you use a mirror to get AAHK. Simply download the PD98IMG files manually when the script needs them. Worked for me today.
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Yes!! I did it just had to flash boot img from zm7 zip fastboot flash boot boot.img

KirovAir said:
You can acquire eng S-OFF quite easily if you use a mirror to get AAHK. Simply download the PD98IMG files manually when the script needs them. Worked for me today.
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I hope everyone understands that even if they manage to use AAHK in this way, no support is provided if something goes awry.

noob: trying to get CWM recovery installed.
domasxxm said:
Yes!! I did it just had to flash boot img from zm7 zip fastboot flash boot boot.img
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Phone: DHD, 3.20.502.52, ATT
I have successfully unlocked the phone (via HTCDev)
And have successfully rooted the phone.
I installed the ROM Manager and Titanium Backup.
I have the ADB drivers successfully installed on my computer.
I also have HTC Quick Root running on my computer.
I am NOT able to get the CWM Recovery installed on the phone. I always get a " /cache/data..." error.
I've searched and read a number of threads that have indicated the DHD Gingerbread is particularly difficult to get ROM Manager fully working. I tried the process outlined here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39016279), using the easyunlock tool. the script appears to run fine, i've even gone through the redundant step of putting the unlockcode received from htcdev into the tools directory and allowing the script to complete, which it appears to do fine. However, the script indicates the phone should execute some commands as a final step, at which point my phone is already sitting in the bootloader menu and does nothing.
I'm reasonably comfortable with ADB commands and the terminal emulator on the phone.
Can anyone help me understand why I'm failing and what I might do to get the CWM Recovery installed and get ROM Manager working?

smericle said:
Phone: DHD, 3.20.502.52, ATT
I have successfully unlocked the phone (via HTCDev)
And have successfully rooted the phone.
I installed the ROM Manager and Titanium Backup.
I have the ADB drivers successfully installed on my computer.
I also have HTC Quick Root running on my computer.
I am NOT able to get the CWM Recovery installed on the phone. I always get a " /cache/data..." error.
I've searched and read a number of threads that have indicated the DHD Gingerbread is particularly difficult to get ROM Manager fully working. I tried the process outlined here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39016279), using the easyunlock tool. the script appears to run fine, i've even gone through the redundant step of putting the unlockcode received from htcdev into the tools directory and allowing the script to complete, which it appears to do fine. However, the script indicates the phone should execute some commands as a final step, at which point my phone is already sitting in the bootloader menu and does nothing.
I'm reasonably comfortable with ADB commands and the terminal emulator on the phone.
Can anyone help me understand why I'm failing and what I might do to get the CWM Recovery installed and get ROM Manager working?
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If the Easy Ace Root Tool worked fine, then you should have CWM recovery installed....Rom manager needs you to be rooted to work, but an unlocked bootloader allows you to flash a custom recovery.

Error : No Connection.?

Hey guys! So my cousin bought this used Desire HD. Its running 2.2 Froyo.
So here is the list of the problems:
1. When downloading from Google Play it does not download the app but it can browse. It gives a "Error : No Connection" in the status bar.
2. It should update to 2.3.3 but it says im already updated.
3. Tried factory resetting 2 times. Same thing.
4. Also one weird thing. I live here in Pakistan, so YouTube is blocked here. But the phone does browse YouTube? (it cant open the video though). Some kind of ROM problem i guess so.
What should i do to resurrect this problem? Thank you! Its the International version. "HTC Desire HD A9191".
Also the Serial number is SH11JRX08759
Sent from my Nexus 4.

You could try unlocking the bootloader, root, and install a 4.2.2 custom rom. This will void the warranty but it may be the only way to fix the problem.

Update : so i went into the bootloader. And its pretty strange. Its S-OFF but not rooted :/ that is a really strange issue. Also i have noted the signals to be a bit more weaker.. Can somebody guide me from here?
Here r the pics btw
om/albums/xx306/Wasif-Wasif/IMG_20130709_003000_zpsa69c5b8f.jpg
om/albums/xx306/Wasif-Wasif/IMG_20130709_005138_zpsb44543c5.jpg
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audit13 said:
You could try unlocking the bootloader, root, and install a 4.2.2 custom rom. This will void the warranty but it may be the only way to fix the problem.
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Thanks for the reply bro. But its already s-off.. Could u explain me the procedure after this? Thanks
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Power off the phone. When it is off, hold down the volume down button and press the power button. This should get you into the HBoot screen. At the top of the screen, it will either say "UNLOCKED" or "LOCKED". If it is unlocked that's great. If it's not unlocked, look at the HBoot line to make sure the HBoot version on your phone can be unlocked. If it can, just follow the guide posted in this forum to install a 4ext custom recovery to flash custom roms.

audit13 said:
Power off the phone. When it is off, hold down the volume down button and press the power button. This should get you into the HBoot screen. At the top of the screen, it will either say "UNLOCKED" or "LOCKED". If it is unlocked that's great. If it's not unlocked, look at the HBoot line to make sure the HBoot version on your phone can be unlocked. If it can, just follow the guide posted in this forum to install a 4ext custom recovery to flash custom roms.
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Thanks! I posted the two pictures btw of the HBoot and the about phone. Can u please tell me how do i proceed now? Since i undoubtedly have S-OFF
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Pics don't work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039

audit13 said:
Pics don't work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039
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No i dont have that problem stated. Its quite different..
Here are the pics now. I hope they work.
http://i41.tinypic.com/v3elb5.jpg
http://i43.tinypic.com/sfjl7p.jpg
http://i42.tinypic.com/2sama9s.jpg
Also added another pic. This shows up when i enter Recovery Mode.
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There are lots of problems in this phone. Like every minute i find a new bug. Can someone please guide me in flashing the stock rom? Or if possible. ROOT it and put some sense 4.1 ROM? That should be 100% stable though. Since this phone is for my little cousin. Thanks. Will appreciate the helping hand
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Bump? :/
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WasifSal said:
Bump? :/
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root it with z4root, and use the one click eng s-off.I also had a phone brought in the other day, same thing.You must root it with z4root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
download that , run it, temporary root.Enable USB debugging, connect the cable
http://cloud.addictivetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/EasyS-OFF_05.zip
download that, extract the folder on your desktop or wherever possible, make sure you have ADB drivers installed, run desire hd easy s-off.exe,
and click s-off.It will flash the HBOOT and you're good to go.Make sure you disable fastboot afterwards.(settings>power)
Flash the latest radio found somewhere around here, it will help for GPS connection in newer ROMs.

Steam. said:
root it with z4root, and use the one click eng s-off.I also had a phone brought in the other day, same thing.You must root it with z4root.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
download that , run it, temporary root.Enable USB debugging, connect the cable
http://cloud.addictivetips.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/EasyS-OFF_05.zip
download that, extract the folder on your desktop or wherever possible, make sure you have ADB drivers installed, run desire hd easy s-off.exe,
and click s-off.It will flash the HBOOT and you're good to go.Make sure you disable fastboot afterwards.(settings>power)
Flash the latest radio found somewhere around here, it will help for GPS connection in newer ROMs.
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Woah! Thanks for explaining it to me so thoroughly
Just one question. The phone is already S-OFF :/ Do I have to S-OFF it again? :/
Can't I just root it? :/

WasifSal said:
Woah! Thanks for explaining it to me so thoroughly
Just one question. The phone is already S-OFF :/ Do I have to S-OFF it again? :/
Can't I just root it? :/
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You need the ENG S-OFF in order to use any actual commands/flash anything.Also rooting won't fix the play store problem, you must change ROM.If I may recommend, SVHD for a sense rom, or CM10.1 for that clean look.

Steam. said:
You need the ENG S-OFF in order to use any actual commands/flash anything.Also rooting won't fix the play store problem, you must change ROM.If I may recommend, SVHD for a sense rom, or CM10.1 for that clean look.
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Ok I am going to Temporary Root my DHD by Z4Root
Keep in touch kind sir I will update u the details

Unlock your bootloader first via htc dev. just follow the intructions in htcdev
Note: You need to update your bootloader first
- if the ruu in htcdev runs and update your bootloader, then your good to go
- if not or error appears, then create a goldcard (Instruction can be found somewhere here)
copy the updated hboot zip file to the root of your card and flash the zip file in recovery
then go back to unlocking your bootloader via htcdev
once unlock use the easyaceroottool to root your phone
-this will automatically flash the clockword recovery then you can flash any custom rom that you want.:fingers-crossed:

anythingbutipod said:
Unlock your bootloader first via htc dev. just follow the intructions in htcdev
Note: You need to update your bootloader first
- if the ruu in htcdev runs and update your bootloader, then your good to go
- if not or error appears, then create a goldcard (Instruction can be found somewhere here)
copy the updated hboot zip file to the root of your card and flash the zip file in recovery
then go back to unlocking your bootloader via htcdev
once unlock use the easyaceroottool to root your phone
-this will automatically flash the clockword recovery then you can flash any custom rom that you want.:fingers-crossed:
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he doesn't need to update the hboot, he can easily flash the engineering one and do it a way lot easier.

I am doing what Steam. has said. but since I am running Windows 8, I am encountering some .NET Framework issue unfortunately. trying to resolve them first :/

OK I finally got the .NET Framework working. Gonna try out the process (Gonna read the ENG S-OFF) Obviously

what the?
It says "Bootloader Corrupt. DO NOT REBOOT. Seek help from XDA" :s :s

WasifSal said:
what the?
It says "Bootloader Corrupt. DO NOT REBOOT. Seek help from XDA" :s :s
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In the old thread that was here many people rebooted straight away with no problems, they had S-OFF.
Example:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19911066&postcount=755
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=17336292&postcount=721
just make sure you have a custom ROM ready to be flashed, do not boot the stock again once you reboot to bootloader.Flash 4EXT recovery, you can find the recovery .img here
just DL a ROM of your choice and flash it afterwards.

[Q] How to S-OFF M8

Hey everyone,
So I unlocked the bootloader, installed TWRP, and rooted my phone. After that, I flashed Android Revolution HD (Lollipop version). I didn't S-OFF before flashing the ROM.
Now I realize I need to update my firmware and to do so I believe I need to S-OFF? (Correct me if I'm wrong)
I'm really stuck at this point as I don't really know if I did something wrong by flashing the ROM before S-OFF.
Can anyone give me some pointers?
Thanks
Edit:
I can boot into bootloader and TWRP but it's a struggle doing a regular boot.

[Android][Unlock/S-OFF] SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
That's the only method to S-OFF $25 for it. You'll need to be stock or as close to stock as possible. Read that Maximus HD ROM works well with it, you can find that in the Android Development section, might have to grab an older version for Radio to work properly. Will need that to have the app collect the necessary files from their server.

BerndM14 said:
[Android][Unlock/S-OFF] SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
That's the only method to S-OFF $25 for it. You'll need to be stock or as close to stock as possible. Read that Maximus HD ROM works well with it, you can find that in the Android Development section, might have to grab an older version for Radio to work properly. Will need that to have the app collect the necessary files from their server.
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Hmmm well is there any way to flash a different ROM? I know that you can mount storage devices in TWRP but I can't seem to mount the internal SD card to upload another zip file to flash....
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I realize I can sideload zip files to my phone so I'll try to figure out if there's a ROM that works with my firmware without having to S-OFF

How to upgrade AT&T 2.23.502.3 (Android 4.4.3) to Android 5.x.x (AT&T 4.28.502.2)

How to upgrade AT&T 2.23.502.3 (Android 4.4.3) to Android 5.x.x (AT&T 4.28.502.2)
Hello and thank you in advance.
LONG STORY SHORT
I have a rooted AT&T M8 with unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery and AT&T 2.23.502.3 (Android 4.4.3) build. (I have followed this thread to flash this version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att...-2-23-502-3-bootable-ruu-pc-required-t2860486)
I want to install the latest ViperROM following the links on this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2705292. THE PROBLEM IS, download link says that:
"The 4.3.0 rom is based on HTC’s latest M8 Sense 6 Android 5.0.1 base and requires you to update your firmware to at least the 5.0.x (Lollipop) version! Else you will run into hiccups, like Wi-FI not working or No Boot and so on…
You need to do that on your own, because we can’t install the firmware for you with the rom installation."
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THE QUESTIONS ARE
1- How do you find ViperROM in general and particularly the latest builds?
2- Can I upgrade my firmware to a Android 5.x.x version with a Windows 8 PC by following the instructions and downloading the latest 1,5 GB RUU file on this page: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-att/news/
3- How do you like the idea in general?
Thank you very much and Cheers!

Not a Viper user myself.
But the RUU you linked is the proper way to update to Lollipop firmware. You will need to relock your bootloader, if its presently unlocked and you are s-on. But you know that, since you've done a previous RUU. RUU will wipe all data on the phone, but again you already know what!

redpoint73 said:
Not a Viper user myself.
But the RUU you linked is the proper way to update to Lollipop firmware. You will need to relock your bootloader, if its presently unlocked and you are s-on. But you know that, since you've done a previous RUU. RUU will wipe all data on the phone, but again you already know what!
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Thank you very much!
Do I need to lock my bootloader if I'm using the HTC Sync Manager? (AT&T doesn't give me OTA updates so I need to manually download and push to device by using HTC Sync Manager)

OK SOLVED.
fastboot oem lock
double click the .exe file in Windows
solved it.
Thanks!

ksoze11 said:
Do I need to lock my bootloader if I'm using the HTC Sync Manager? (AT&T doesn't give me OTA updates so I need to manually download and push to device by using HTC Sync Manager)
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I know you figured it out. But just your knowledge for future use: With s-on, you need to relock the bootloader to RUU. It doesn't matter how you run the RUU (zip on SD card, fastboot the zip, run the exe, HTC Sync) they all require the bootloader to be RELOCKED or LOCKED (unless you have s-off).
Also, HTC Sync is just an unnecessary middle man. You can just run the RUU.exe after downloading it to your PC, with the phone in bootloader-fastboot mode.