Hi, I currently have a Samsung GS4 and I am pretty pissed about how it doesn't have an unlocked bootloader. I was wondering, if I can run out to Verizon now and buy a HTC One M9 if I can unlock it and install cyanogenmod 12 onto it (eventually). WIthout buying a special verizon, is this possible?
iLeoable said:
Hi, I currently have a Samsung GS4 and I am pretty pissed about how it doesn't have an unlocked bootloader. I was wondering, if I can run out to Verizon now and buy a HTC One M9 if I can unlock it and install cyanogenmod 12 onto it (eventually). WIthout buying a special verizon, is this possible?
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Nope. Vzw doesn't allow boot loader unlocking. You will need to wait for sunshine app to update or seek out a user who has a Java card. @bschram is your closest user that has one.
So I cannot use HTC Dev website, and does sunshine require root to use it, and what is this http://venomroms.com/sunshine-s-off-for-the-htc-one-m9-released/
iLeoable said:
So I cannot use HTC Dev website, and does sunshine require root to use it, and what is this http://venomroms.com/sunshine-s-off-for-the-htc-one-m9-released/
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Verizon has HTC block their devices on HTC dev. Non vzw devices are fine.
Sunshine doesn't support vzw m9 or even the m8 if it has the latest os yet. Sunshine for the non Verizon m9 requires unlocking boot loader through HTC dev.
Make sense this time?
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Verizon has HTC block their devices on HTC dev. Non vzw devices are fine.
Sunshine doesn't support vzw m9 or even the m8 if it has the latest os yet. Sunshine for the non Verizon m9 requires unlocking boot loader through HTC dev.
Make sense this time?
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Yes, It does. But just to be sure, will this ensure a full 100% on unlocked bootloader and if it needs root to root it, how will it start doing that?
iLeoable said:
Yes, It does. But just to be sure, will this ensure a full 100% on unlocked bootloader and if it needs root to root it, how will it start doing that?
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On the vzw m9 sunshine support will come when they figure out how to enable root and flip the s flag off all in one shot.
Your other alternative is to buy the phone and send it to a user who has a Java card. That process involves putting a special card in your SD slot and running see commands. You will end up with s-off and bootloader unlocked with that.
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Yes, It does. But just to be sure, will this ensure a full 100% on unlocked bootloader and if it needs root to root it, how will it start doing that?
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With a NON Verizon HTC m9...unlock your boot loader through HTC dev....then you run sunshine to get S-OFF...once there you can do whatever you want...flash custom roms already rooted....stay stock Sense and flash whatever supersu you need for root...basically the world is your oyster at that point...lol
Verizon M9 should eventually get there (sunshine S-OFF), but until it does the java card S-OFF is the only way...and there are plenty of fine fellows here that can assist you if you so choose.
With that method..after you are S-OFF...you can run an adb command to unlock your boot loader and then from there the same as above.
bakemcbride21 said:
With a NON Verizon HTC m9...unlock your boot loader through HTC dev....then you run sunshine to get S-OFF...once there you can do whatever you want...flash custom roms already rooted....stay stock Sense and flash whatever supersu you need for root...basically the world is your oyster at that point...lol
Verizon M9 should eventually get there (sunshine S-OFF), but until it does the java card S-OFF is the only way...and there are plenty of fine fellows here that can assist you if you so choose.
With that method..after you are S-OFF...you can run an adb command to unlock your boot loader and then from there the same as above.
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Should add that the guys with cards are doing the works. S-off, bootloader unlock, twrp, and supersu.
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Nope. Vzw doesn't allow boot loader unlocking. You will need to wait for sunshine app to update or seek out a user who has a Java card. @bschram is your closest user that has one.
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+1 for @bschram - Sorted my Verizon M9 a week ago --- Pre-root backup, S-off, install TWRP, root, and unlock bootloader.
Ready for me to install custom Rom
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Should add that the guys with cards are doing the works. S-off, bootloader unlock, twrp, and supersu.
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Full service crew!
Only problem you will have afterwards is finding a Verizon CM12 ROM. Because as of now, this is what we have to work with...nothing. And from what I've heard, cm is no longer unifying devices. All I'm saying is its gonna be a bit of a road. However, if you don't mind waiting and running a sense based custom ROM for a while, then get it and have @dottat unlock everything for ya! I'm actually about to send him mine!
I don't know if any of you guys have heard of towelroot, but it only works for kitkat samsung devices on verizon, it might be possible that geohot will release an update for lollipop s5. and maybe someone will adapt that to fit the HTC One M9.
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I don't know if any of you guys have heard of towelroot, but it only works for kitkat samsung devices on verizon, it might be possible that geohot will release an update for lollipop s5. and maybe someone will adapt that to fit the HTC One M9.
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highly doubt that...
http://www.polygon.com/2014/7/17/5911917/ps3-hacker-geohotz-hired-by-google
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im contemplating buying the at&t m8 tuesday on launch day but im worried since i know it will come locked down tight. rumor has it on android central that s-off will be waiting for us? is this true or no?
if not ill wait for root to buy.
Ya I'm in the same boat. Wanted the s5, but am now here considering the one for the first time because of Knox.
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Ya I'm in the same boat. Wanted the s5, but am now here considering the one for the first time because of Knox.
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The s5 was never in the cards with me.
I see no reason that we won't have an exploit available pretty quickly. If nothing else, you can do the official HTC unlock now and wait for S-OFF later so you can cover your tracks.
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The s5 was never in the cards with me.
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Me neither. Until KNOX is either optional or gone altogether, Samsung will never get my business again. I refuse to support a company so openly anti-developer.
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I see no reason that we won't have an exploit available pretty quickly. If nothing else, you can do the official HTC unlock now and wait for S-OFF later so you can cover your tracks.
Me neither. Until KNOX is either optional or gone altogether, Samsung will never get my business again. I refuse to support a company so openly anti-developer.
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Same about sammy. I vowed id only stick to the nexus line but this m8 looks awesome if it can be rooted.
Hopefully your right and it will be htc dev unlockable from day 1. I doubt it being at&t.
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Same about sammy. I vowed id only stick to the nexus line but this m8 looks awesome if it can be rooted.
Hopefully your right and it will be htc dev unlockable from day 1. I doubt it being at&t.
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With at&t its hard to tell but the One was HTC Dev unlockable on at&t at launch I thought?
This is why I'm glad I have T-Mobile. Besides the Sony phones (which T-Mobile likely doesn't even ask Sony to lock the bootloader but Sony chooses to do it themselves), T-Mobile is very cool about rooting and custom ROMs. Hell EVERY person at the T-Mobile store we go to has their **** rooted and they have no problem saying it! If an at&t employee did that, guaranteed there would be a job opening.
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With at&t its hard to tell but the One was HTC Dev unlockable on at&t at launch I thought?
This is why I'm glad I have T-Mobile. Besides the Sony phones (which T-Mobile likely doesn't even ask Sony to lock the bootloader but Sony chooses to do it themselves), T-Mobile is very cool about rooting and custom ROMs. Hell EVERY person at the T-Mobile store we go to has their **** rooted and they have no problem saying it! If an at&t employee did that, guaranteed there would be a job opening.
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Original HTC One bootloader unlock was available on day 1 then vanished. I think there are other exploits. I have unlocked the bootloader of almost every Android device I've ever owned (except my Nexus 7 FHD). I *dont* intend on doing that with my M8 unless and until the promised support and updates doesn't materialize. In the best of all possible worlds, someone will come up with a temporary root method so I can at least run Titanium backup.
Every Qualcomm HTC devices has been S-OFFed, it will certainly be the same for the M8 trust me...
matt95 said:
Every Qualcomm HTC devices has been S-OFFed, it will certainly be the same for the M8 trust me...
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i can confirm s-on
fix-this! said:
rumor has it on android central that s-off will be waiting for us? is this true or no?
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Can I get a link to the rumor?
jaythenut said:
i can confirm s-on
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Are you saying that it won't be S-OFFed? Nahhh
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Are you saying that it won't be S-OFFed? Nahhh
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Well mine is saying s-on
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Well mine is saying s-on
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Ehm, that's normal... If you don't S-OFF it will say S-ON of course
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Ehm, that's normal... If you don't S-OFF it will say S-ON of course
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Sorry guys, but could someone explain what S-ON and S-OFF mean?
I only have experience unlocking/rooting Nexus devices.
fil676 said:
Sorry guys, but could someone explain what S-ON and S-OFF mean?
I only have experience unlocking/rooting Nexus devices.
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S-On means you can only install "Secure" software. S-OFF, means you can install whatever you want.
If you want roms, you'll want S-OFF.
meest said:
S-On means you can only install "Secure" software. S-OFF, means you can install whatever you want.
If you want roms, you'll want S-OFF.
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Not completely correct, if you want ROMs you just need an unlocked bootloader and a recovery which you can get without S-OFF too...
S-OFF (Security-OFF) = much more control of the entire phone (you can do pretty much everything if you're able to do it)
if you have enough time to spend then read this perfect in depth explanation
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Not completely correct, if you want ROMs you just need an unlocked bootloader and a recovery which you can get without S-OFF too...
S-OFF (Security-OFF) = much more control of the entire phone (you can do pretty much everything if you're able to do it)
if you have enough time to spend then read this perfect in depth explanation
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Which version of hboot is the verizon m8 shipping with? Assuming we can get root (if it's not already possible), s-off should work with firewater
skaforey said:
Which version of hboot is the verizon m8 shipping with? Assuming we can get root (if it's not already possible), s-off should work with firewater
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I've never tried Firewater stuff but I would wait to do that, that method hasn't even been tested on the new one...
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Which version of hboot is the verizon m8 shipping with? Assuming we can get root (if it's not already possible), s-off should work with firewater
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HBOOT: 3.16.0.0000
I tried the temp-root method but it failed running temp-root so I didn't bother executing the firewater command:
error in setsockopt().
Failed to get prepare_kernel_cred address.
Failed to get commit_creds address.
Failed to get ptmx_fops address.
Failed to setup variables.
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i can confirm s-on
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Alright bud
Did you swap out your N3 for this? - I pick mine up in the morning. Hoping it'll be a a quality device, miss my original One
I ran firewater and it started off at 1 bottle something... It then stopped and said something about my boot loader being patched??? So does that mean I can't unlock my phone? I have the T-Mobile HTC one m8 version.
I have a computer that runs Windows 8.1 if that's any use or help.
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Calz- said:
I ran firewater and it started off at 1 bottle something... It then stopped and said something about my boot loader being patched??? So does that mean I can't unlock my phone? I have the T-Mobile HTC one m8 version.
I have a computer that runs Windows 8.1 if that's any use or help.
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The message was: kernel contains HTC anti-firewater patch! ?
Try this.
If the message wasn't this, google the real message to find similar situations.
Its not clear whether you understand the difference between bootloader unlock and S-off. S-off isn't needed to unlock the bootloader, root, flash ROMs, etc.
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Its not clear whether you understand the difference between bootloader unlock and S-off. S-off isn't needed to unlock the bootloader, root, flash ROMs, etc.
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I have my boot loader unlocked. I'm just s-on and no matter what I try. It says HTC has patched it. I want to be s-off to flash a firmware, from my understanding to be able to flash the new updated roms.
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s-off for t-mobile (sunshine s-off) (no other way until now) and all other
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2794020
i used it on my tmobile europeen m8
Calz- said:
I have my boot loader unlocked.
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Then your title is confusing. To me, it means you are having issues unlocking the bootloader.
Make sure you are on stock ROM, stock kernel, and some say even stock recovery. If firewater still doesn't work, you will need to use sunshine.
FYI, stock ROM and kernel are recommended for sunshine, as well.
Thanks for everyone who tried to help. I tried firewater again and again and got s-off and super cid finally. Just guess luck was on my side.
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Calz- said:
Thanks for everyone who tried to help. I tried firewater again and again and got s-off and super cid finally. Just guess luck was on my side.
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Sometimes vigilance pays off.
What version of Sense are you on? I tried to do it the other day, also t-mobile, when I go to the final command line, nothing happens.
Linking you all to the thread in the main HTC One M9 section. The script seemed to work fine for mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/how-to-lock-unlock-bootloader-htcdevs-t3092036
Credit to @scotty1223
mtva24 said:
Linking you all to the thread in the main HTC One M9 section. The script seemed to work fine for mine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/how-to-lock-unlock-bootloader-htcdevs-t3092036
Credit to @scotty1223
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same command i've been using for everyone's phone i s-off with java card....
how does one achieve s-off for the verizon m9? my gf got the verizon version. I have tmobile. We want to unlock the bootloader and install a custom rom
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how does one achieve s-off for the verizon m9? my gf got the verizon version. I have tmobile. We want to unlock the bootloader and install a custom rom
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T-Mobile can unlock using HTC dev and then run sunshine. Vzw is still waiting for sunshine to update it. Other option for the vzw m9 is send it to someone with a javacard.
I second the above. Mailed mine to somebody with a java card. Fortunately I had the Nexus 6 to hold me over while that was being done. If needed, I am sure you can find somebody in the java card thread.
I am sure this was clarified somewhere, but I read this thread and the one linked;
I have a Verizon M9 with S-Off from a Java card, locked bootloader and no root.
Assuming I root and then do this method, will my data be wiped?
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I am sure this was clarified somewhere, but I read this thread and the one linked;
I have a Verizon M9 with S-Off from a Java card, locked bootloader and no root.
Assuming I root and then do this method, will my data be wiped?
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No it will not. What kind of slacker did your s-off?
dottat said:
No it will not. What kind of slacker did your s-off?
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Hah. I decided I'd do it anyway before I saw your reply.
It was a coworker, and I had only asked for S-Off, rather than the whole deal.
jwshields said:
Hah. I decided I'd do it anyway before I saw your reply.
It was a coworker, and I had only asked for S-Off, rather than the whole deal.
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Friends don't tell friends to just S-OFF....Lol
bakemcbride21 said:
Friends don't tell friends to just S-OFF....Lol
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He gets-off
I just purchased this device haven't had a hacked phone in about 2 years. Forgot the process. In what order would one s off , unlock boot loader, and root. Thanks for any help offered.
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polar2792 said:
I just purchased this device haven't had a hacked phone in about 2 years. Forgot the process. In what order would one s off , unlock boot loader, and root. Thanks for any help offered.
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Gotta have a java card to s-off, and I assume you gotta be s-off before you can unlock the bootloader and root. Check out the Java Card thread to find somebody with a java card and send your phone to them, or if they're close enough, meet up with them. Stand up guys, all of them are. Many many multiple success stories from people sending their devices and having it back within the week all ready to flash.. for just the cost of shipping and a donation..
You must be S-OFF to unlock your bootloader.
Please see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/one-m9/general/how-to-lock-unlock-bootloader-htcdevs-t3092036
just I want to know the unlock bootloader for all devices or only from HTC.com
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The Verizon version will not be able to be bootloader unlocked via HTCdev. That I can guarantee .
NICG said:
The Verizon version will not be able to be bootloader unlocked via HTCdev. That I can guarantee .
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the Verizon version will be unlockable by other means, like sunshine pretty fast after release most likely.
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the Verizon version will be unlockable by other means, like sunshine pretty fast after release most likely.
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Very well could be, but not a definite. If you tell people that I would make that clear. Sunshine took a year for the M9 without using HTCdev or a Javacard. The same method might work on the HTC 10, things have changed it might but no one knows for sure yet. On top of that sunshine is s-0ff not just root and unlocked bootloader. All 3 things are different. All I can say is do your research.
Hello!After my M7 i have now this device.I bought from operator,and im dissapointed from a lot of bloatware.I think about custom rom.Its many things changed ,so i have questions.If im doing Sunshine s-off,than i dont have to opend bootloader?Root or systemless root or Magisk?I just want change my cid to supercid and flash some custom rom on my device.I need some customization,ad blocker and kernel tweaks.thx
krepsz said:
Hello!After my M7 i have now this device.I bought from operator,and im dissapointed from a lot of bloatware.I think about custom rom.Its many things changed ,so i have questions.If im doing Sunshine s-off,than i dont have to opend bootloader?Root or systemless root or Magisk?I just want change my cid to supercid and flash some custom rom on my device.I need some customization,ad blocker and kernel tweaks.thx
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You still got to unlock the bootloader as well as root to be able to use SunShine depending on FW and ROM version. After this you could de-brand the device e.g. by following my guide linked in my signature below.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
You still got to unlock the bootloader as well as root to be able to use SunShine depending on FW and ROM version. After this you could de-brand the device e.g. by following my guide linked in my signature below.
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I used Sunshine without unlocking my bootloader. Latest Sunshine has temp root, so it will unlock your bootloader and s-off your phone in one take. Also, you can leave bootloader locked and s-off only.
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I used Sunshine without unlocking my bootloader. Latest Sunshine has temp root, so it will unlock your bootloader and s-off your phone in one take. Also, you can leave bootloader locked and s-off only.
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Sunshine works on nougat or the latest Verizon firmware update from last week?
Tarima said:
Sunshine works on nougat or the latest Verizon firmware update from last week?
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That I don't know. It's easy to check tho - go to Sunshine web page, download the latest Sunshine app, and run it. It will check your phone compatibility, and if it's compatible, it will ask you for payment. Easy as that
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That I don't know. It's easy to check tho - go to Sunshine web page, download the latest Sunshine app, and run it. It will check your phone compatibility, and if it's compatible, it will ask you for payment. Easy as that
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Ya I see they added Nougat support, which is great. The guys had said that at some point they wouldn't be able to ensure that temproot would work on verizon future updates. Still good so far.
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Ya I see they added Nougat support, which is great. The guys had said that at some point they wouldn't be able to ensure that temproot would work on verizon future updates. Still good so far.
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I'm still on MM, so I don't really know much about Nougat, but, as I said before - download Sunshine app and run it. It will do all verifying steps for you, and if your phone is compatible, you're good to go. If not, no harm, no foul. Uninstall the app, and that's it. No payment is required untill your phone is verified as compatible
I concur. I installed Sunshine last week on my stock MM HTC 10, no need to unlock or to root before that. It worked just fine, now I'm S-off and still locked.
+1 on what was said about sunshine
If your on nougat make sure you use the latest TWRP here
As for root you can use either Magisk or just flash the latest SuperSU here
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I concur. I installed Sunshine last week on my stock MM HTC 10, no need to unlock or to root before that. It worked just fine, now I'm S-off and still locked.
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i can't unlock my bootloader after s-off. help me pleace..
Sorry, no idea about that. I didn't even try to unlock it. As the option not to unlock was offered in Sunshine, I didn't look further...
Let's hope some connoisseur will be able to help you.
artadify said:
i can't unlock my bootloader after s-off. help me pleace..
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- dev settings enabled?
- oem unlock in dev settings enabled?
artadify said:
i can't unlock my bootloader after s-off. help me pleace..
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Why on earth would you want to do that ? If you are S-OFF you don't need to unlock the bootloader for anything at all !
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Why on earth would you want to do that ? If you are S-OFF you don't need to unlock the bootloader for anything at all !
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thanks
I have unlocked bootloader and custom kernel.After i s-off my device can i go back to stock?
krepsz said:
I have unlocked bootloader and custom kernel.After i s-off my device can i go back to stock?
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Yes. Why you would do that seems strange though. You just need to get your hooks on the ruu.exe for your phone and run it. Your phone will be returned to the sorry, pathetically uncustomizable, stock rom.
For my device, Viper10 3.5.0 MM rom is as good as it gets. Nothing better. Not impressed with Nougat nor the CM based roms that are perpetually in an "Unofficial" state.
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Yes. Why you would do that seems strange though. You just need to get your hooks on the ruu.exe for your phone and run it. Your phone will be returned to the sorry, pathetically uncustomizable, stock rom.
For my device, Viper10 3.5.0 MM rom is as good as it gets. Nothing better. Not impressed with Nougat nor the CM based roms that are perpetually in an "Unofficial" state.
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ok.But now after s-off im thinking about supercid.If i change to supercid can i flash every kind of rom on my device?
krepsz said:
ok.But now after s-off im thinking about supercid.If i change to supercid can i flash every kind of rom on my device?
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You can do that with any CID. A custom rom has nothing to do with your CID.
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ok.But now after s-off im thinking about supercid.If i change to supercid can i flash every kind of rom on my device?
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SuperCID allows you to flash every kind of RUU made for the HTC 10, although there may still be reasons you wouldn't want to flash some of them versus some others. You might have to change your MID too.
Magisk not compatible with sunshine?
Sunshine says it's not compatible with magisk installed do I uninstall it.