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So I tried running firewater on my One M8 but it failed. I got this 'remember the golden rule? Never take an OTA update? Apparently you don't. Device patched by HTC, you are out of luck.' Is there anything I can do? Btw I'm running CM11 if that matters.
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As the many .... many threads on s-off already say :
Use a STOCK rom and a STOCK kernel and a STOCK recovery, then try firewater.....Does it fail ? Use SUNSHINE (Google it) when that fails you have to wait for SUNSHINE 3.0 (or whatever the next update will be called)
NO other way and NO other options are available !
Mr Hofs said:
As the many .... many threads on s-off already say :
Use a STOCK rom and a STOCK kernel and a STOCK recovery, then try firewater.....Does it fail ? Use SUNSHINE (Google it) when that fails you have to wait for SUNSHINE 3.0 (or whatever the next update will be called)
NO other way and NO other options are available !
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Wait, stock recovery? But that means I lose root, right?
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u-wot-m8 said:
Wait, stock recovery? But that means I lose root, right?
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No, you root the software thats installed on the phone ..... recovery has nothing to do with root !
Mr Hofs said:
No, you root the software thats installed on the phone ..... recovery has nothing to do with root !
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Oh... I'm still a bit new to root. Thanks.
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u-wot-m8 said:
Oh... I'm still a bit new to root. Thanks.
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Then i suggest to read up a bit more and learn the terms and all the things you need to know to get back to stock/how it all works/and what exactly certain things do. And most important why you need s-off and root.
Ask yourself these things first and then start modding a device.
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I'm waiting to get my m8 in just a moment but I'm a little confused.
On Samsung you got the recovery, kernel and rom, that's about it. But what are the RUU files everybody is talking about? Also I'm a little unsure how to root and what s off enables me to do in practice.
Does the HTC follow the same concept?
I haven't found any popular topics on how to root the device yet.
Any help?
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Shebee said:
I'm waiting to get my m8 in just a moment but I'm a little confused.
On Samsung you got the recovery, kernel and rom, that's about it. But what are the RUU files everybody is talking about? Also I'm a little unsure how to root and what s off enables me to do in practice.
Does the HTC follow the same concept?
I haven't found any popular topics on how to root the device yet.
Any help?
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M8 Bible
Pretty much the same, unlock bootloader at HTC Dev, install custom recovery then install rom. You can use firewater for s off, although this doesnt work for all m8s
exocetdj said:
M8 Bible
Pretty much the same, unlock bootloader at HTC Dev, install custom recovery then install rom. You can use firewater for s off, although this doesnt work for all m8s
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Does unlocking the bootloader void warranty?
I read that s off most likely won't void it.
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Shebee said:
Does unlocking the bootloader void warranty?
I read that s off most likely won't void it.
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you request a unlock token whih HTC will have a record of your request but there is no proof u would have used it to void warranty. most peeps will need to use this for s off anyway unless the temp root method works but i have heard from lots of people that is is not really an issue so u can return to stock 100% and warranty shouldn't be affected
exocetdj said:
you request a unlock token whih HTC will have a record of your request but there is no proof u would have used it to void warranty. most peeps will need to use this for s off anyway unless the temp root method works but i have heard from lots of people that is is not really an issue so u can return to stock 100% and warranty shouldn't be affected
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Thanks, really helpful.
I don't quite understand RUU files though, are they just update packages, much like flashing a rom, what it the difference?
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Shebee said:
Thanks, really helpful.
I don't quite understand RUU files though, are they just update packages, much like flashing a rom, what it the difference?
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RUUs are usually used to return to stock or update stock phones via PC. they flash ROM, kernel, firmware and stock recovery usually. they are rare as rocking horse sh#t now though but there us a thread with stock backups.
Shebee said:
Thanks, really helpful.
I don't quite understand RUU files though, are they just update packages, much like flashing a rom, what it the difference?
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The RUU (ROM Upgrade Utility) is the same as the Samsung firmware files (available on SamMobile) used to go back to 100% stock
ive tried every method out there the rum runner method failed ( after booting a few times it says f****************************************** in the command line then it says hit enter to exit) the weak sauce method failed. ( when i hit i agree it says root failed) is there any simple way of unlocking this phone or getting s off so i can flash a custom rom.
im on the latest update that came out for this phone. i have all of the correct fastboot and adb drivers.
can anyone please help?
Until an unlock method comes out, you are SOL. There isn't an exploit yet for the sense6 update
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Uzephi said:
Until an unlock method comes out, you are SOL. There isn't an exploit yet for the sense6 update
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thanks is there somewhere i can check around so i can see the news on it?
I'm in the same boat as you I recieved the phone with the current update and no way of rooting it, You will just have to sit tight and keep an eye out on this forum until something solid is posted.
Is my software suppose to say 4.4.2 sense 5.5 i just got replacement n I'm trying to s off but im guessing thats not gonna happen?
dragonrazorz said:
Is my software suppose to say 4.4.2 sense 5.5 i just got replacement n I'm trying to s off but im guessing thats not gonna happen?
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Sense 5.5 you use weaksauce and firewater to s-off. It is the Sense 6 update that currently cannot get root
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Uzephi said:
Sense 5.5 you use weaksauce and firewater to s-off. It is the Sense 6 update that currently cannot get root
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Thank you! I've been reading and searching and found different answers! -_- I just tried it and it worked!
I'm currently running insert coin on my at&t HTC one. I've tried several times with fire water to gain soff. If anybody has a suggestion that would be excellent
You have a custom rom but your phone is S-on? How did that happen?
berndblb said:
You have a custom rom but your phone is S-on? How did that happen?
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You don't have to be s-off to flash a custom Rom. You have to be s-off to flash a ruu or a radio though.
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Tdeljr said:
You don't have to be s-off to flash a custom Rom. You have to be s-off to flash a ruu or a radio though.
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Thanks, I did not know that. Guess I'm still not clear which parts of the nand are protected by S-on....
Edit: Never mind - wrong again
are there any other methods to get S-Off? I've been trying firewater for hours now and it fails every time. even tried loading roms up to the phone whilst it's copying. Nothing works. It's a standard EUR One.
http://theroot.ninja/
This will give you S-OFF but it's a paid app. Read the whole page before proceeding
Is that what you used yourself? Anyone used it?
cfhuk said:
Is that what you used yourself? Anyone used it?
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Its confirmed to work. It runs tests to make sure your device is compatible before making you buy a licence. Just make sure you have root prior.
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Hi today i want to update my kind of outdated htc one x.
I rooted my HOX like 3 years ago because i had it sim-locked and wanted a different provider. I unlocked it and than (i cant remember why) relocked it and now unlocked it again. Because i want to install a custom rom.
I looked for some roms and deciced i wanted to run Viper X (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087443) which runs on Android 4.2.2. I'm on Android 4.0.4 Sense 4.1 because i havent used this phone for a while.
I can't find any proper guides i tried this one : http://wccftech.com/update-htc-one-x-to-cm10-1-android-4-2-2/ but getting a error status 7.
Any help appreciated!
Oh and im only on hboot 1.12
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Return to your stock rom & recovery and update first. That rom does not work on 1.12
Mr Hofs said:
Return to your stock rom & recovery and update first. That rom does not work on 1.12
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I believe it is on stock rom atm i never bothered just wanted sim-lock free. How to update hboot?. I tried to s-off with abd and push firewater but didnt succeed.
terrorjacks said:
I believe it is on stock rom atm i never bothered just wanted sim-lock free. How to update hboot?. I tried to s-off with abd and push firewater but didnt succeed.
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Return to stock and relock. Then update the phone.
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FaiselW said:
Return to stock and relock. Then update the phone.
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As i already posted ! And why relock ? No need to relock at all .....
Just go into settings - about - software update menu
I am sure to update stock software you need to relock the bootloader
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FaiselW said:
I am sure to update stock software you need to relock the bootloader
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Wrong....not needed.
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Wrong....not needed.
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So what i need to do is : Go back to stock rom, get android 4.2.2...update it... Than update hboot to 1.31? and than finally i will be able to install Viper X's custom rom?.
Can you guide me trough this or know any good tutorials to do so?. I've been searching on google for ages but can't find any sites without dead links to the files and stuff.
Thanks in advance
Sure, let's start with the outcome of :
Fastboot getvar version-main
Re-rooted and unlocked bootloader after installing the latest update. Had to reinstall some apps including harmon kardon. Lowered the max/min cpu setting. Froze some bloatware and the phone is running like a champ. Currently at 62% battery life since 7am est. Been on Pandora normal IG & Facebook activity. I have no regrets from purchasing this phone. Cheers...
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Re-rooted and unlocked bootloader after installing the latest update. Had to reinstall some apps including harmon kardon. Lowered the max/min cpu setting. Froze some bloatware and the phone is running like a champ. Currently at 62% battery life since 7am est. Been on Pandora normal IG & Facebook activity. I have no regrets from purchasing this phone. Cheers...
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Are you s off? Cause there dies not seem to be a way to root without it
akbisw said:
Are you s off? Cause there dies not seem to be a way to root without it
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That is definitely not the case! You absolutely do not need s-off to root your device. All you need to successfully root is the proper files, custom recovery, as well as an unlocked bootloader.
Behold_this said:
That is definitely not the case! You absolutely do not need s-off to root your device. All you need to successfully root is the proper files, custom recovery, as well as an unlocked bootloader.
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Can you give me a link to root the m8? I'm on the 4.4.4 stock everything
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Alvee123 said:
Can you give me a link to root the m8? I'm on the 4.4.4 stock everything
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You need to unlock your device then flash the correct superuser package through custom recovery
Behold_this said:
You need to unlock your device then flash the correct superuser package through custom recovery
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So i have to get s-off correct? Im just confused because i have 4.4.4 thought i couldnt root or get s off.
Alvee123 said:
So i have to get s-off correct? Im just confused because i have 4.4.4 thought i couldnt root or get s off.
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S-off has absolutely nothing to do with root or unlocking, two completely different things. I never said anything about s off (other then saying you don't need it for root). I said unlock your bootloader, flash custom recovery and flash the su zip. You have a fundamental misunderstanding of what s off, unlocking and even root is it seems. BTW you can absolutely still s off if you want. It cost 25 bucks.
Alvee123 said:
Can you give me a link to root the m8? I'm on the 4.4.4 stock everything
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All you need to do is unlock your bootloader and throw in a custom recovery. You don't need s-off at all. Just go here to unlock your bootloader:
http://www.htcdev.com/
And then flash TWRP and SuperSU and you're good to go.
What they said. ???
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