S-OFF Locked Bootloader - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello..
My phones is S-OFF but my bootloader is locked and i have no root.
Can i unlock the bootloader with HTC Dev, do i lose S-OFF?
Thx..

Adrianiii said:
Hello..
My phones is S-OFF but my bootloader is locked and i have no root.
Can i unlock the bootloader with HTC Dev, do i lose S-OFF?
Thx..
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I'm pretty sure that unlocking your bootloader will in no way impact your S-On or S-Off.

Adrianiii said:
Hello..
My phones is S-OFF but my bootloader is locked and i have no root.
Can i unlock the bootloader with HTC Dev, do i lose S-OFF?
Thx..
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you dont even need HTCdev to unlock if you are S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
the above commands can be run in a rooted ROM, or a custom recovery (personally I prefer custom recovery, since the "adb shell" is already "su" privileged)
in case you have neither (neither rooted ROM nor custom recovery), you can flash a custom recovery in RUU mode (that means zipping a custom recovery.img along with a properly formatted android-info.txt, and flashing it in "fastboot oem rebootRUU" mode.... similar to flashing a real RUU)

nkk71 said:
you dont even need HTCdev to unlock if you are S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
the above commands can be run in a rooted ROM, or a custom recovery (personally I prefer custom recovery, since the "adb shell" is already "su" privileged)
in case you have neither (neither rooted ROM nor custom recovery), you can flash a custom recovery in RUU mode (that means zipping a custom recovery.img along with a properly formatted android-info.txt, and flashing it in "fastboot oem rebootRUU" mode.... similar to flashing a real RUU)
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Can you please help me how to edit the android-info.txt properly.
My modelid: 0P6B10000 and my cid is HTC__Y13

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Issues Between S-On S-Off And AAHK on the top of the bootlader

Hello Everyone
i wanna know, what's the diference between S-on, S-Off and AAHK ( I Have the AAHK in the bootloader,)
Hope something can answer my Question!
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manuelchef89 said:
Hello Everyone
i wanna know, what's the diference between S-on, S-Off and AAHK ( I Have the AAHK in the bootloader,)
Hope something can answer my Question!
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S-On: security on. Can be locked, unlocked, relocked, or unlockable depending on bootloader version and current/previous lock state. If unlocked, can flash ROMs but requires flashing boot.img from fastboot each time you flash a new ROM zip. Even if unlocked, cannot flash radios. Even if unlocked, may not be able to flash ported ROMs.
S-Off: security off. Can flash anything: radios, ported ROMs, and zips (without fastboot flashing boot.imgs).
AAHK: a tool once used for getting S-Off. Now retired. If your bootloader says AAHK you probably have S-Off.

[Q] Need some help

Alright so I got a HTC Wildfire S (a510e) and I want to unlock the bootloader and root it.
Some more info:
Marvel pvt
S-off
hboot 1.09.0099
sw 2.26.206
Android 2.3.5
(stock & locked)
So just to clarify, I should look for OTA updates & apply any.
Then I should unlock bootloader via HTCdev.
Then I should follow: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195275
I would also like to know if that tutorial is still applicable, I ask because it is fairly old.
Could some one also explain what S-off and S-on is?
And which I should have after rooting?
G-STAR01 said:
Alright so I got a HTC Wildfire S (a510e) and I want to unlock the bootloader and root it.
Some more info:
Marvel pvt
S-off
hboot 1.09.0099
sw 2.26.206
Android 2.3.5
(stock & locked)
So just to clarify, I should look for OTA updates & apply any.
Then I should unlock bootloader via HTCdev.
Then I should follow: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195275
I would also like to know if that tutorial is still applicable, I ask because it is fairly old.
Could some one also explain what S-off and S-on is?
And which I should have after rooting?
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S-ON or security flag on is a way HTC prevents unauthorised flashing(custom recovery, roms etc), Since you have S-OFF you don't need to worry about that, You will have to unlock the bootloader via HTCDev since this implementation blocks "fastboot",which is used to flash a custom recovery
Here's what you have to do
Unlock the bootloader via HTCdev.com
Get a custom recovery, I'd recommend the TWRP recovery found on teamw.in(the recovery will be in the form of an .img file)
Boot to the bootloader, select Fastboot using the vol keys and press the power button
Now type "fastboot flash recovery 'name of the recovery image.img'
Now you can flash roms or root it

RUU and downgrading

Hey desire community, I am trying to root friends phone and I am user of HTC One X.
fastboot getvar version-main
version-main: 2.29.405.14
Is this right RUU for the phone?
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_HTC_WWE_2.29.405.5_Radio_32.49.00. 32U_5.11.05.27_release
And can I downgrade it by using one of these two?
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.15.405.4_Radio_32.30.00.28U_4. 05.00.11_release_122704.exe
RUU_Bravo_HTC_WWE_1.21.405.2_Radio_32.36.00.28U_4. 06.00.02_2_release_126984_signed.exe
Can somebody tell me why can't I unlock it on htcdev with unlock bootloader?
I go with command "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" and it gives me error?
You don't need to use htcdev or downgrade
Search for 'revolutionary' method to s-off (unlock bootloader)
Then install custom recovery using fastboot commands, recommend 4EXT.
Flash superuser.zip only if you need to root the stock ROM.
Otherwise once recovery is installed you can already flash ROMs etc
Everytime I get this error http://prntscr.com/4eq0ic
here is whole dialog http://prntscr.com/4eqd7e
Solved, I uninstalled HTC sync and in fastboot erased cache. Worked like a charm. You can lock this.

[q] tampered?

when im trying to root my m8, i boot my device to bootloader and i got ***TAMPERED*** above ***UNLOCKED***, what is the problem? moreover i cant boot into recovery.
bodii_91 said:
when im trying to root my m8, i boot my device to bootloader and i got ***TAMPERED*** above ***UNLOCKED***, what is the problem? moreover i cant boot into recovery.
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No problem, Tampered flag means that you tried to unlock the bootloader.
After you unlock bootloader you need to flash a custom recovery to be able to root.
Are you following a guide?
Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
stathis95194 said:
No problem, Tampered flag means that you tried to unlock the bootloader.
After you unlock bootloader you need to flash a custom recovery to be able to root.
Are you following a guide?
Try here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
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Yes i followed this guide and i flashed TWRP recovery and rooted my device but this flag is still appear. firewater cant S-off my device can i have another guide to S-off my device?
bodii_91 said:
Yes i followed this guide and i flashed TWRP recovery and rooted my device but this flag is still appear. firewater cant S-off my device can i have another guide to S-off my device?
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Sunshine S-Off will be your best bet. It's $25 though.
http://theroot.ninja/

It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?

Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.
jonhyxda said:
Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.
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Sunshine S-OFF unlocks the bootloader too I believe. It's $25. Not aware of any other method, just Sunshine and HTCDev that I know of.
I thought so, found nothing when searching.
thanks
jonhyxda said:
I thought so, found nothing when searching.
thanks
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If you manage to get sunshine working with 4.4.4 let me know please
Do you even need to unlock the bootloader with S-off? What happens if you just try to install custom recovery?
jonhyxda said:
Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
snebojsa said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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Thanks for the response.
I already seen that post, but the device its not rooted, the ways i found to root need recovery, and to flash recovery need unlocked bootloader.
snebojsa said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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I don't know how I missed where he said he's S-OFF, only noticed it with Redpoint's post. Was just about to suggest this link.
I think I'm tired
BerndM14 said:
I don't know how I missed where he said he's S-OFF, only noticed it with Redpoint's post. Was just about to suggest this link.
I think I'm tired
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Towel root still work?
SaHiLzZ said:
Towel root still work?
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I honestly never used towelroot so I can't answer that, but it almost seems like it should from this thread.
[Android][Unlock/S-OFF] SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
How to use with TowelRoot:
If you are having difficulties with TowelRoot, or SunShine saying you are not rooted, you need to use a specific version of TowelRoot. The version on his main page does not currently work with HTC.
First go to http://towelroot.com, and then from that page go to https://towelroot.com/tr3.apk (hot link blocking, cant go straight to the apk).
Then install TowelRoot, and click "Welcome" three times. This will open the hidden "modstrings" option. Change the modstrings to "1337 0 1 0 4 1" and click "Make it Ra1n". Then run SunShine. After SunShine reboots your phone, you will have to repeat the process before running SunShine the second time.
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Was the phone s-off from the factory, or achieved some other way (firewater)?
jonhyxda said:
Thanks for the response.
I already seen that post, but the device its not rooted, the ways i found to root need recovery, and to flash recovery need unlocked bootloader.
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If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
In fact you only need the android-info.txt and the recovery.img only, no need other things. Main point is flash it in RUU mode, then you can boot to custom recoveryto install root/SuperSu
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
Check this for reference on how-to - http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-Recovery-(UNOFFICIAL)-v2-8-0-0-(2-8-0-5-Test)
then unlock as shown in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
jonhyxda said:
Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.
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yes, it is. I did it to my new M8 a couple of weeks ago. I'll post what i did shortly.
Edit: Here is what worked for me. I was S-On, and did this to get unlocked and s-o ff without using HTC Dev
1) reboot device into System (might be unnecessary, but i always like to start with a reboot)
2) Install Sunshine and run it. It will give you temproot before it starts the process to s-off your device. You can cancel the Sunshine process after it performs the initial check on your device. After you do this, do not reboot until after you do step three or you will lose temproot.
3) Once you have temproot, follow these directions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
I hope that helps. Consider donating to the Sunshine guys since you're using their temproot functionality.
ckpv5 said:
If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
In fact you only need the android-info.txt and the recovery.img only, no need other things. Main point is flash it in RUU mode, then you can boot to custom recoveryto install root/SuperSu
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
Check this for reference on how-to - http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-Recovery-(UNOFFICIAL)-v2-8-0-0-(2-8-0-5-Test)
then unlock as shown in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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Interesting, nice one :good:
ckpv5 said:
If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
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That is what I suspected (that you don't need to unlock the bootloader once s-off).
Why won't the usual "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to install custom recovery work in this case?
redpoint73 said:
That is what I suspected (that you don't need to unlock the bootloader once s-off).
Why won't the usual "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to install custom recovery work in this case?
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Never go deep on why ... but fastboot command like fastboot boot and fastboot flash need an unlock bootloader to run command, so I guess fastboot oem rebootRUU will temporarily unlock the bootloader to execute the command
ckpv5 said:
If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
In fact you only need the android-info.txt and the recovery.img only, no need other things. Main point is flash it in RUU mode, then you can boot to custom recoveryto install root/SuperSu
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
Check this for reference on how-to - http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-Recovery-(UNOFFICIAL)-v2-8-0-0-(2-8-0-5-Test)
then unlock as shown in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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Thanks, thats what i want.
With my old HTC (wildfire, aria, desire hd, sensasation xe, one x) the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" was enough.
Sorry the bad english
jonhyxda said:
Thanks, thats what i want.
With my old HTC (wildfire, aria, desire hd, sensasation xe, one x) the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" was enough.
Sorry the bad english
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Sorry for what? Your English is very good.

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