I'm fairly new to rooting. I'm currently rooted on 5.1 with TWRP. I need help updating my software, because I've tried everything. I'm S-OFF, on T-Mobile, which is now unlocked and have an unlocked bootloader. I really want to get this phone updated, but I'm not sure how.
T-Mobile, US, S-OFF, Unlocked Bootloader.
Can anyone please help with step-by-step instructions if possible?
Either read the ReadMe thread or Sneakyghost's firmware thread. (The latter is located in the dev section. The ReadMe thread on the other hand shouldn't be too hard to find.)
The instructions in the ReadMe thread can be used with S-OFF and S-ON. Sneakyghost's instructions can only be used with S-OFF.
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I stupidly updated my Bell Desire Z to 1.84.666.2 the other day. Looking for a way to downgrade to a version that can be rooted.
Found this thread, but it's for a previous update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261
Love this phone but I really want to dump Bell's extra software and Sense.
Please, any helpful input is appreciated!
How far through that guide did you get, what error message? I did 1.84 -> 1.34 to get S-OFF & root.
Following the tutorial got me temp root access but was unable to boot the firmware. I suppose I need to make a goldcard but that tutorial has a few broken links. Anyone want to give me a resource that explains what is going on in that tutorial a little more deeply? I remember reading in a previous forum that 1.8 update could be rolled back.
I'm on a Bell DZ too...
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You will need a goldcard if you don't already have SuperCID via gfree, and you can't find an earlier ROM/RUU that matches your CID.
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I'm getting stuck at step 11. I get to the white bootloader screen and without doing anything the phone does and SD check, looks for PC10DIAG.zip, etc, then finds PC10IMG.zip and checks it. Then I get bumped out to the bootloader list of FASTBOOT, RECOVERY, FACTORY RESET, SIMLOCK and IMAGE CRC.
It's unclear what to do from there. The tutorial says I'll get a prompt to update and restart, but I don't.
Also, the tutorial says I'll need a goldcard (which I created) but no where in the tutorial does it say what to do with it...
I got a goldcard using Gold Card Tool. Just do a google search of "easy goldcard".
I've managed to iron out that issue. I had made a mistake when making the goldcard.
Problem now is that when I get to step 11 the phone says "Model ID incorrect!" then "Update Fail!".
Any ideas?
Where are you getting your PC10IMG from?
From the guide I linked earlier. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=905261)
I downloaded the full RUU and renamed the extracted rom.zip.
I had goldcard issues (broken links) so I got the rom that matched my current region. I then did the temp root, modded the version info and let the phone try the update. Once I got it all sorted it worked as is said in the guide. I don't know if the goldcard tool worked or not, I think not as I wanted to change the Asian phone to WWE but had to go down to Asian 1.34 then go S-OFF and then go WWE. Maybe an extra step but it worked.
How do I find a rom that matches my current region?
The desire z was purchased from Bell Mobility in Canada and is now being used on Rogers.
This thread may be of help to you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1029821
Thanks for that link! I basically did as the guy said and used the link to the 1.34.666.1 rom you linked in that thread. Only difference was I uploaded it to the SD and the issued the command adb reboot bootloader. This time no errors and the update worked!
So now I guess I just go ahead with a normal root of a 1.34.666.1 DZ?
Weird thing is the guy in that other thread said he got S-Off from doing this update... On my phone it's still S-On.
All you have done is put a rom on the phone that allows S-OFF, I can't see anyway you could get it in a stock rom?!
DVDWSN said:
Thanks for that link! I basically did as the guy said and used the link to the 1.34.666.1 rom you linked in that thread. Only difference was I uploaded it to the SD and the issued the command adb reboot bootloader. This time no errors and the update worked!
So now I guess I just go ahead with a normal root of a 1.34.666.1 DZ?
Weird thing is the guy in that other thread said he got S-Off from doing this update... On my phone it's still S-On.
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You should now be able to follow this guide to get S-OFF (as above, I don't see how flashing a stock ROM would do this automatically): http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=HTC_Vision
So after downgrading I had S-ON. But I just finished the rest of the rooting process in the guide I linked in my original post and got root!
What a process. That must have taken 12 hours or more. I should really post a new guide with more complete info.
Thanks for the help guys!
Now that I have root and S-Off downgrading from 1.84.666.2 to 1.34.666.1 using the processes DVDWSN did. Now I thought I could go back to 1.84.666.2 using OTA like I upgraded the first time. But when I try to do OTA, I get the message I do not have any new version. What gives?
If you are trying to downgrade do not touch OTA updates lol. Anyways, what you want to do is temp root your phone so you can 'spoof' the radio version the an old one thereby allowing you to flash a radio that can be manipulated. If you aren't sure what to do then try following this guide.
I have a new T-Mobile M8. My previous phones have been Samsung for a long time. I am familiar with rooting them. HTC is new to me. I would like to root my M8, but I don't care to unlock it unless that is required to root. And I want to be able to get back to stock if I need to. All I really want to do with root is to use FolderMount. I looked through the threads in this forum but didn't recognize anything that showed just how to root and get back. I may have missed it for sure. Anyway, if someone could point me in the correct direction, I would very much appreciate it. Thanks!
Frank
Follow the thread "[GUIDE] [T-Mobile] Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery, Root, S-Off"
Just dont do the S-off part. The stock images are on here or just save your own.
egcthree said:
Follow the thread "[GUIDE] [T-Mobile] Unlock Bootloader, Install Custom Recovery, Root, S-Off"
Just dont do the S-off part. The stock images are on here or just save your own.
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Thanks! Followed the instructions and now have root
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so i'm on ViperOne 2.5.0 with 2.22.531.6 firmware, unlocked bootloader, rooted, untouched CID and S-On. I'm wanting to update my firmware, gain S-Off, update to newest ViperOne. My plan is to relock the bootloader and run the 2.22.531.6 based T-mobile RUU, re-root and re-unlock plus change recovery to TWRP, run Sunshine to gain S-Off, then install latest ViperOne. Does that plan make sense? Normally I would just go ahead and experiment, but I'm finding the HTC phone to be much more complex than the previous nexii that I've tinkered with. I've been reading on this subject for the last week and I think my plan is sound, but wanted to consult with some more experienced people if they think it'll work. Thank you!
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Hi!
so i'm on ViperOne 2.5.0 with 2.22.531.6 firmware, unlocked bootloader, rooted, untouched CID and S-On. I'm wanting to update my firmware, gain S-Off, update to newest ViperOne. My plan is to relock the bootloader and run the 2.22.531.6 based T-mobile RUU, re-root and re-unlock plus change recovery to TWRP, run Sunshine to gain S-Off, then install latest ViperOne. Does that plan make sense? Normally I would just go ahead and experiment, but I'm finding the HTC phone to be much more complex than the previous nexii that I've tinkered with. I've been reading on this subject for the last week and I think my plan is sound, but wanted to consult with some more experienced people if they think it'll work. Thank you!
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At the beginning of the post you say that you are already on 2.22.531.6, whY do u wanna upgrade if u are already on it?
oh, i wanted to update to firmware 3.xx. Excuse me, I assumed that was implied with updating to the latest Viperone, which requires the 3.xx firmware. So what I ended up doing, for anyone that was/is in the situation I was in, was restoring a TWRP backup of stock Tmobile 2.22.531.6, rooting that with SuperSu.zip before rebooting, then booting into android. I then ran sunshine and obtained S-Off (for me the money was worth it). From there i flashed a stock recovery and allowed the phone to update to the 3.xx firmware via an OTA. Then I re-installed TWRP via an M8 toolkit (only part that required connecting to my PC), and then flashed the latest ViperOne. I obtained all files for this process from XDA. Once again all is well with the universe (for me at least). If anyone wants more details on what I did, let me know.
Have I researched?
Yes. I believe I have researched myself into complete confusion. I have spent several hours on research at XDA for my phone. I am looking for the proper download for my phone, and the directions for flashing....
I have unlocked my HTC 10and turned "S-off" via Sunshine. I have a couple of questions that I need to be answered. I am sorry if this is repetitious. I believe I have read to the point of confusion, and now need clarification on something. I am running the official 1.85.605.9 ROM, S-off and unlocked HTC 10, with Verizon. I have been rooted before with latest TWRP and custom ROM..... now back to stock without root or magisk and stock recovery
First ......
IS THERE AN ANDROID 7.0 STOCK ROM THAT I CAN FLASH USING ANY FLASHING METHOD FOR MY PHONE?? If so, please point me in the right direction ( link ). SneakyGhost's thread is good, and appreciated. Yet I would prefer a different one if available ( I read until my brain hurt on that sight....):good: All I need is the download link for the Verizon Nougat Stock ROM, if there is one, so I can flash it.
Second .......
Should I wait, another 100 years( sarcasm ), for the so-called "twice halted 7.0 rollout" from HTC? If I do have to wait, I will be selling my HTC 10 and purchasing a newer, more user friendly device.
Again, I am thankful for all help.
Read the ROM OPs in the Development section and see which ones mention that they work on Verizon. Or do you mean by "stock" unrooted? If so, not sure.
1. There is no official verizon Nougat rom yet as far as I know. Not sure how switching phones will solve this, verizon is the one that updates their software once htc provides it to them.
2. Since you're s-off you can convert your phone to a U.S Unlocked one and install the official nougat ruu. Look for the conversion thread for instructions. Or you can keep your VZW firmware and radios and just flash a nougat custom rom.
I want to root my HTC One M9 but I don't know if it's possible with the latest security patch that Verizon launched.
I'm a complete noob on rooting so if anyone could help me with an easy guide that would be more than great!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t-unlock-s-verizon-m9-mm-3-37-605-13-t3457717
I was on build 3.37.605.29 and downgraded to 3.37.605.9 by following the link directions. Then used Sunshine to unlock bootloader.