I just followed all of the steps to unlock the bootloader through HTCDev, but I'm having trouble in getting it to an unlocked state. Every time I flash the unlock_code.bin in fastboot, it prompts me if I want to unlock the bootloader, I select yes and the device formats and restarts. After I go through the initial setup again and enable usb debugging to reboot into fastboot, the status of the phone is still locked. Is there some step I missed to unlock this phone or is there a problem with HTCdev?
RhinoShock said:
I just followed all of the steps to unlock the bootloader through HTCDev, but I'm having trouble in getting it to an unlocked state. Every time I flash the unlock_code.bin in fastboot, it prompts me if I want to unlock the bootloader, I select yes and the device formats and restarts. After I go through the initial setup again and enable usb debugging to reboot into fastboot, the status of the phone is still locked. Is there some step I missed to unlock this phone or is there a problem with HTCdev?
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I had trouble when I unlocked mine, but not with what you're describing. When I received my initial unlock code, I had done the HTCdev method with choosing one (M8) for my phone and the file would not flash. I re-ran HTCdev choosing "all other devices" and everything worked like a charm. Worth a shot.
I ended up getting it working by downloading the latest software update and trying again. I was just trying to get a GPE rom on here quickly because sense was aggravating me so much. Hopefully this helps anyone else that ends up having this problem!
Remember to get s-off first
RhinoShock said:
I ended up getting it working by downloading the latest software update and trying again. I was just trying to get a GPE rom on here quickly because sense was aggravating me so much. Hopefully this helps anyone else that ends up having this problem!
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Great thanks this worked for me as well. I was trying a few times and it wouldn't unlock then as your said I ran the update and then it allowed me to unlock fine.
im having problems too
madskills843 said:
Great thanks this worked for me as well. I was trying a few times and it wouldn't unlock then as your said I ran the update and then it allowed me to unlock fine.
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hi guys i hust bought a second handed htc on m8 for tmobile, i want to unlocked it to flash a custom rom, but i see its not stock nd i dond know what the first owner did with the phone. ok so the phone has a grey flag tagged as *** TAMPERED *** and a purple flag tagged as *** UNLOCKED *** and it seems its on S-ON status Hboot 3.18 and radio 1.19.213311491.03g any help on what i need to flash a custom rom???
luismendez said:
hi guys i hust bought a second handed htc on m8 for tmobile, i want to unlocked it to flash a custom rom, but i see its not stock nd i dond know what the first owner did with the phone. ok so the phone has a grey flag tagged as *** TAMPERED *** and a purple flag tagged as *** UNLOCKED *** and it seems its on S-ON status Hboot 3.18 and radio 1.19.213311491.03g any help on what i need to flash a custom rom???
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It sounds like that is already bootloader unlocked. Boot into recovery and see if it's stock or not. If recovery is stock, you need to install twrp or cwm then you can flash a rom. If one of those is already there you're ready to flash a rom already. Instructions on installing recoveries and roms, etc are here in the forums if you do a quick search.
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awesome..after updating to 4.4.4 ,everything worked like charm....thanks a zillion:good::laugh::laugh::laugh:
Hi guys,
I have an HTC one mini its says locked on the bootloader screen with OS 1.32.502.3 and S-on I tried everything did the HTC Dev bootloader unlock did nott work it goes thru all the steps and says ok at the end but nothing happens on the phone tried the recovery but it goes right back to bootloader screen Please Help
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OK, So after searching and Searching for a way to go back to complete stock after taking the latest 1.31 update and rooting my HTC One, and not being able to use any current RUU without having to gain S-off. I finally did it. I am 100% stock on an updated software version of 1.31.651.2.
So here is what I did and please feel free to step in and let me know if there was an easier way.
Step 1.
I unlocked my boot-loader to gain root privileges
Step 2.
I flashed TWRP
Step 3.
Created Nand Backup if something fails
Step 4.
I flashed SuperSU
OK, so that got me rooted. but I wanted to go back to stock after playing around with certain roms my phone started acting goofy.
this is the part where it gets a lil tricky.
in order for me to get back to stock on my One to the most current version of 1.31.651.2.
this is what I had done.I installed an app from the market called Rom toolbox lite(FREE) put REVONE in /data/local/temp
gained S-off. installed a stock RUU 1.29.651.7. Now the only problem is that I was S-off and my boot loader shows tampered and unlocked.so I used revone to remove tampered with the -t command and also wanted to lock the boot loader with the -l command. in order to get s-on. booted into the boot loader and selected fastboot and entered fastboot command, fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 to regain s-on.
ok so I am still technically rooted so in order to remove all root instances I ran again the RUU 1.29.651.7. all good so far. I double checked by booting into the boot loader to make sure I am s-on and locked along with no tampered flag. YES!!!!. so now I booted up my phone . skipped all setup processes. and went straight to the check for updates in the phone menu. I updated to the next most recent after the 1.29.651.7 and installed 1.29.651.10. I download and installed the update. again checking to see if there were any changes in the boot loader. NOPE STILL ALL GOOD,YESSSS!!!!
so now it rebooted and again went straight to the HTC update menu and ran a check for updates and it then downloaded the most recent update 1.31.651.2. Installed and I checked the bootloader and I AM NOW 100% STOCK and on the latest software version.
At least a Thank You ??
Thanks for Sharing!
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At least a Thank You ??
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I was having the same issues when trying different Roms and screwed up my phone to the point where roms would boot but them restart over and over and over...no matter what rom i loaded and any kind of wiping i did.
so I also returned to stock locking the bootloader and flashing stock RUU as you mention. Just tried going from 1.29 to 1.31 with OTA last night and it wiped my phone and didn't upgrade. So i'm hoping it was just a hiccup and going to try again.
Hope it works this time.
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I was having the same issues when trying different Roms and screwed up my phone to the point where roms would boot but them restart over and over and over...no matter what rom i loaded and any kind of wiping i did.
so I also returned to stock locking the bootloader and flashing stock RUU as you mention. Just tried going from 1.29 to 1.31 with OTA last night and it wiped my phone and didn't upgrade. So i'm hoping it was just a hiccup and going to try again.
Hope it works this time.
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Let me know how it went I'll give u a more detailed method of what I did exactly
That's were I'm at right now.
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Let me know how it went I'll give u a more detailed method of what I did exactly
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Okay guys so everything you described is exactly where I'm at. I've tried a million ROMs, process, adb.exe (no devices), etc...... Anyway here's my scenario.... Exactly yours: got my phone, rooted it, had S-On. the phone ran it's updated to 1.31.651.2 so there are no RUUs for this. Any extra details to get me there?
Where should I start? Please let me know if you can help.
Thanks!:cyclops:
I successfully rooted my Wildfire S 510e but still with S-On and then installed Cyanogen Mod7; I subsequently needed to get the network unlocked so I got the appropriate SIM unlock code and that works. However, every time the phone is rebooted I have to re-enter the SIM unlock code which is annoying. So I looked around and other users suggested I reinstall the stock Gingerbread ROM. I followed the instructions which included relocking the bootloader and then running an RUU.
The bootlocker worked but the RUU failed although the phone still works OK but when I select the Recovery option there's no menu just a red triangle; if I then hold the volume up key and the start button a restricted menu is displayed e.g. install a zip file option is not available.
I've tried the HTCdev Unlock Bootloader but that fails because the Cyanogen ROM doesn't match the expected stock ROM in the RUU.
Questions:
1. Is there a way to unlock the bootloader with Cyanogen Mod7 installed?
2. Can I get the full Recovery menu reinstalled?
Any other tips appreciated.
Thanks
Marnhullman said:
I successfully rooted my Wildfire S 510e but still with S-On and then installed Cyanogen Mod7; I subsequently needed to get the network unlocked so I got the appropriate SIM unlock code and that works. However, every time the phone is rebooted I have to re-enter the SIM unlock code which is annoying. So I looked around and other users suggested I reinstall the stock Gingerbread ROM. I followed the instructions which included relocking the bootloader and then running an RUU.
The bootlocker worked but the RUU failed although the phone still works OK but when I select the Recovery option there's no menu just a red triangle; if I then hold the volume up key and the start button a restricted menu is displayed e.g. install a zip file option is not available.
I've tried the HTCdev Unlock Bootloader but that fails because the Cyanogen ROM doesn't match the expected stock ROM in the RUU.
Questions:
1. Is there a way to unlock the bootloader with Cyanogen Mod7 installed?
2. Can I get the full Recovery menu reinstalled?
Any other tips appreciated.
Thanks
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If you have installed cyanogenmod 7, then you have probably unlocked the bootloader and installed the recovery.............if the recovery doesn't show up, try flashing it again via fastboot
And NO, I won't tell you how to because there are countless threads on this all over the forum
I have downloaded the full update of about 650 MB. But now I'm unable to install the update. When I go to Install now option, it ends up on the Bootloader menu. It shows Tampered Locked Security warning (see pictures). I neither tried to root the device nor tried to unlock the bootloader . I don't know what to do now. Any kind of help will be appreciated.
Was the phone purchased new from a reputable seller? Meaning, is it possible a previous owner unlocked the bootloader (root, s-off, etc.), than changed the LOCKED and S-ON flags?
If not, its very odd indeed to have TAMPERED if it was purchased new from your carrier or similar reliable source.
What happens if you select HBOOT from the menu and go into recovery?
The top line says tempered... Might be unlocked or the recovery is not stock... Try doing whats written in the Post above mine...
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I have downloaded the full update of about 650 MB. But now I'm unable to install the update. When I go to Install now option, it ends up on the Bootloader menu. It shows Tampered Locked Security warning (see pictures). I neither tried to root the device nor tried to unlock the bootloader . I don't know what to do now. Any kind of help will be appreciated.
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IDK how I got the tampered banner off mine. I do not have S-off so I couldn't do any of the tricks, I think Locking the bootloader, flashing stock recovery, and flashing the stock ruu must of done the trick.
i cant access my recovery anymore , it was twrp and i have kitkat 4.4.4 rom ... i know that sometimes i would have to manual install superuser on twrp recovery but now i cant...... because i cant access my recovery....also my phone is rebooting due to this.... every 15 seconds..... i recently relocked the bootloader cause i was gonna flash a firmware that i needed.....never found the firmware that matches my cid and mid..... i have no idea what to do now..... i cant access my recovery and the phone is rebooting on me....
Edit : also i can go to my bootloader no problem , and when ever i try to go to recovery it will just take me to fast boot again...
Did you try to flash TWRP again?
On a side note, I don't know why people insist on going back to S-ON and relocking bootloader with the mantle of "stock". No need to go back S-ON and while you're S-OFF you never need to lock the bootloader
Lost count on how many posts I read with people that ended up asking for help with exactly the same steps taken. :silly:
BerndM14 said:
Did you try to flash TWRP again?
On a side note, I don't know why people insist on going back to S-ON and relocking bootloader with the mantle of "stock". No need to go back S-ON and while you're S-OFF you never need to lock the bootloader
Lost count on how many posts I read with people that ended up asking for help with exactly the same steps taken. :silly:
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actually i am wrong , i never went back to s on , i was s on to begin with , i had to relock bootloader to flash a firmware that i needed.... never flashed it because it didnt match my cid and model id.... and yes i did try to flash twrp with fastboot but it is saying signature verify failed....
at this point i seriosly think i am screwed..... i can boot into the phone but it will reboot within 15 to 20 seconds
GabrielOspina said:
actually i am wrong , i never went back to s on , i was s on to begin with , i had to relock bootloader to flash a firmware that i needed.... never flashed it because it didnt match my cid and model id.... and yes i did try to flash twrp with fastboot but it is saying signature verify failed....
at this point i seriosly think i am screwed..... i can boot into the phone but it will reboot within 15 to 20 seconds
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You need an unlocked bootloader to flash, whether it's ROMs or recoveries, it needs to be unlocked.
BerndM14 said:
You need an unlocked bootloader to flash, whether it's ROMs or recoveries, it needs to be unlocked.
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figured that much , i do have usb debugging on so is that more then enough to do it, ill try it right now
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You need an unlocked bootloader to flash, whether it's ROMs or recoveries, it needs to be unlocked.
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wow...... just unlocked my bootloader and i can go into recovery.... thanks alot man i know it is a newb mistake but regardless thank you........
GabrielOspina said:
wow...... just unlocked my bootloader and i can go into recovery.... thanks alot man i know it is a newb mistake but regardless thank you........
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Ok cool, glad it's working now. :good: Enjoy.
Okay I'm really getting sick of this thing. I've totally no idea what I've done but after 2 hours of trying, I'm back to the same thing. Finally managed to get the proper USB drivers for my computer so the phone and the computer could talk to each other.
I've followed this guide on how to unroot the phone:
http://theunlockr.com/2014/07/15/how-to-unroot-the-htc-desire-816/
First, when I relock the bootloader, I still got ***Tampered*** and ***Security Warning*** although it says relocked. I couldnt boot into the OS. Can't do anything at all. Unlocking it again solves the problem.
Secondly, I wasn't able to get to S-Off mode. Anyone can shine some light on this? I'm really stuck here. I can't flash the stock RUU.zip as it says signature failed.
Would be glad that someone could assist me on this... I really need to get rid of the phone as soon as possible as I'm sick of this thing.
And, BTW, mine is the single SIM with LTE version.
Thank you.
Is yours the a5_chl or the a5_ul? The a5_chl is the one on VM.
did you flash the correct stock recovery to replace your custom recovery before you re-locked it?
also, there is no S-off for this model yet so don't waste time looking for it
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FoxyDrew said:
Is yours the a5_chl or the a5_ul? The a5_chl is the one on VM.
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a5_ul.
Where can I get the files for a5_ul?
seekfind said:
did you flash the correct stock recovery to replace your custom recovery before you re-locked it?
also, there is no S-off for this model yet so don't waste time looking for it
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I couldn't find the proper stock recovery.
But I thought S-Off needs to be off before everything else can be done?
No need for S-off to unlock/relock bootloader or flash custom/stock recovery/ROM. none of us here have S-off and yet we all use custom delights provided by XDA devs
this will probably help you with the stock recovery, tho I'm not sure if it works for single SIM or not:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/help/how-to-install-stock-recovery-img-t2937667
This may seem like an amateur question, but how do you tell if your phone is a5_chl or a5_ul?
jamiedenton said:
This may seem like an amateur question, but how do you tell if your phone is a5_chl or a5_ul?
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you restart your phone to bootloader.
1. Disable fastboot. Settings>Battery>uncheck fastboot.
2. Power off
3. Press and hold Volume Down and power
it's written in there