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[Q] Noob question re root

Hi all,
This is my first post to this forum so please be gentle. I've searched for and answer and I've read the FAQ. In the FAQ, the first question is:-
Q) Can I root my phone?
A- Yes, only if you have S-OFF
Now that HTC have released the Unlock Bootloader for this phone, is it still true that a Wildfire S can't be rooted while S-ON?
My main requirement is to be able to delete the pre-installed apps I don't want.
Thanks

Nicknoxx said:
Hi all,
Now that HTC have released the Unlock Bootloader for this phone, is it still true that a Wildfire S can't be rooted while S-ON?
My main requirement is to be able to delete the pre-installed apps I don't want.
Thanks
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If you have Unlock Bootloader you can root WFS with S-ON

So the FAQ is wrong!
Thanks btw.

s-off was the only way to unlock the bootloader, untill now that htcdev released unlock, which is actually unlocking bootloader, but leaving s-on for the sim lock...

Nicknoxx said:
So the FAQ is wrong! ...
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FAQ isn't wrong, just not updated
Unlock bootloader via HTCDev allows you to root WFS, but it will be still S-ON

[Q] Bootloader

Is it possible to lock unlocked bootloader? I relocked it on HTC site and now it says RELOCKED, but I need it to be LOCKED. By the way bootloader is S-ON HBOOT 1.09.0099.

Andrija231 said:
Is it possible to lock unlocked bootloader? I relocked it on HTC site and now it says RELOCKED, but I need it to be LOCKED. By the way bootloader is S-ON HBOOT 1.09.0099.
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You could try SimonSimons34's Wildfire S tool, I think it can help with that, not 100% sure though. You can download the tool from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576844&page=25
^The download link on the first page is down so just scroll down this page, someone was nice enough to re-upload it.
If it doesn't help then you're stuck with the RELOCKED sign I guess.. :crying:

Thanks, I'll try
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Root locked bootloader

hii guys is there any way to root locked bootloader or i have to unlock it
i'v tried kingroot and weaksauce but didnt work for me
thanks for your help

sparxx4 said:
hii guys is there any way to root locked bootloader or i have to unlock it
i'v tried kingroot and weaksauce but didnt work for me
thanks for your help
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You have to unlock the bootloader, no way around it. Have you looked into using the Sunshine S-off method? It will unlock your bootloader in addition to making your device S-off.

Magnum_Enforcer said:
You have to unlock the bootloader, no way around it. Have you looked into using the Sunshine S-off method? It will unlock your bootloader in addition to making your device S-off.
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its not the problem to unlock the bootloader i can do that with the guide out there :good:
i have done this before but relocked it to send it back to dealer and seems there is no other way to root without unlock it again

If you're S-off you can put the phone back 100% stock, S-on.

Magnum_Enforcer said:
If you're S-off you can put the phone back 100% stock, S-on.
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i think i didnt make my self clear
i'v done this back to stock before i send my phone to dealer
now i'v got it back and want to root it , i'v been locked to see if i can root it without unlock bootloader but it seems not possible
never mind i'v unlocked bootloader and root it now thanks

Software status Modified

after i unrooted my phone and flash stock rom and then update my phone to lolipop
i entered to boatlooder mode and find tha i have Unlocked phone and Software status Modified
how i can get rid of all that and back to locked phone and remove that sentence ?

You'd have to purchase S-OFF.

how to s-off

Mohsen EG said:
how to s-off
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487

Back to Stock Software Status Modified

I want to sell my phone and need to get it back to stock.
I´ve unrooted it with a Nandroid Backup+flashed a Stock Recovery and locked the bootloader.
But in the Bootloader stands: Software Status Modified.
I´m S-ON.
How can i get that away?

Passi0509 said:
I want to sell my phone and need to get it back to stock.
I´ve unrooted it with a Nandroid Backup+flashed a Stock Recovery and locked the bootloader.
But in the Bootloader stands: Software Status Modified.
I´m S-ON.
How can i get that away?
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Hi, Passi0509...
I'm no expert regarding the M8, but I'm guessing your bootloader isn't actually showing as LOCKED but as RELOCKED.
(As I understand it, the bootloader has three possible states: LOCKED, UNLOCKED and RELOCKED).
From what I've read, in order to get it to show as LOCKED, you need S-OFF.
See here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
So maybe that has something to do with your problem.
Anyhow, I'm sure there'll be somebody with more expertise than myself to help you.
Rgrds,
Ged.

GedBlake said:
I'm guessing your bootloader isn't actually showing as LOCKED but as RELOCKED.
(As I understand it, the bootloader has three possible states: LOCKED, UNLOCKED and RELOCKED).
From what I've read, in order to get it to show as LOCKED, you need S-OFF.
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RELOCKED instead of LOCKED will not result in the "software modified" status.
Additionally, I don't recommend the OP do s-off just to make it LOCKED; as I do not believe this will change the "software modified" status.
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Passi0509 said:
I´ve unrooted it with a Nandroid Backup+flashed a Stock Recovery and locked the bootloader.
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A nandroid you made before rooting, or one downloaded from the nandroid collections?
What is your CID and main version number (OS number on bootloader screen)?