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If I want to convert my carrier locked m8, Vodafone, to 401 unlocked, what is the correct steps and sequence ?
Am I right with this...
1. S-off with sunshine after taking out box AND before taking any ota updates.
2. Install custom recovery. (So I can flash stock 401 ROM)
3. Flash firmware that matches ROM
4. Flash stock recovery.
The only real doubts I have are the order of steps especially firmware and ROM.
Is it firmware or ROM first ?
Thanks
Sent from M8
Hi,
If it's a GSM phone, Here's the guide for it,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567
Good luck!
Thanks for reply but it's not sim unlock I want. I want to convert it from Vodafone UK software to stock wwe, 401, system.
I know the steps, just wondering that I've got the correct sequence in my op.
It is gsm because it's a UK phone.
Thanks
Sent from M8
10rdan said:
Thanks for reply but it's not sim unlock I want. I want to convert it from Vodafone UK software to stock wwe, 401, system.
I know the steps, just wondering that I've got the correct sequence in my op.
It is gsm because it's a UK phone.
Thanks
Sent from M8
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the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
clsA said:
the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
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Ok, thanks. Just wanted it confirmed before I "melted" the phone.
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clsA said:
the only drawback to doing the firmware after the rom is the rom will not have wifi on the old firmware
So the correct order is
unlock bootloader
flash custom recovery / root
s-off
flash firmware
flash rom
flash stock recovery
take updates
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Been thinking about this, cause I like to have things clear before starting.
If I s-off with sunshine, because it will unlock bootloader without using HTCdev, then
1. Flash TWRP
2. Take nand
3. Then run this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609293
4. Take any ota updates
Will that remove the need to flash 401 firmware, ROM and stock recovery as 3 individual processes ?
Thanks
Edit, will change cid to HTC__001 before running RUU.
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10rdan said:
Been thinking about this, cause I like to have things clear before starting.
If I s-off with sunshine, because it will unlock bootloader without using HTCdev, then
1. Flash TWRP
2. Take nand
3. Then run this https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001609293
4. Take any ota updates
Will that remove the need to flash 401 firmware, ROM and stock recovery as 3 individual processes ?
Thanks
Edit, will change cid to HTC__001 before running RUU.
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The RUU will certainly shorten the update process ...Running Sunshine to unlock the bootloader without Root could be a problem
clsA said:
The RUU will certainly shorten the update process ...Running Sunshine to unlock the bootloader without Root could be a problem
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Sunshine unlocked my bootloader ok with the m8 I'm using just now. Can't remember which hboot I was on at the time. Wasn't rooted, completely stock.
That's why I intend using sunshine BEFORE I take any ota updates, ie, as soon as I get it out the box.
Didn't use sunshine to, primarily, unlock bootloader at the time. It was a welcome "extra".
Cheers
Edit
Copied from Sunshine web site........
SunShine unlocks your device's bootloader and sets it to s-off (HTC ONLY). SunShine does NOT install root binaries on the device. There are a few ways to root your device after using SunShine. The most common and reliable method would be to flash TWRP recovery to your device via fastboot, and flash the root binaries or a rooted ROM from within TWRP.
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Did this yesterday on my new m8. Worked flawlessly with temp root. Rooted after using adb and flashed SuperSU.
Same Question...
So, i've been reading a lot but still don't understand everything right...
I already use sunshine and now my AT&T (4.4.3 by RUU (this)) is s-off and bootloader unlocked. What should be my next step? Just run that RUU that you post will work? And after that i can flash any ROM that need 4.4.4?
guire01 said:
So, i've been reading a lot but still don't understand everything right...
I already use sunshine and now my AT&T (4.4.3 by RUU (this)) is s-off and bootloader unlocked. What should be my next step? Just run that RUU that you post will work? And after that i can flash any ROM that need 4.4.4?
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What are you trying to do exactly? If your intent is to convert to WWE version, or run the phone on non-AT&T networks, that what you describe is probably right.
If you intend to just update firmware and run the phone on AT&T's network, I don't personally recommend the WWE firmware, as it has caused issues for a lot of folks on AT&T.
redpoint73 said:
What are you trying to do exactly? If your intent is to convert to WWE version, or run the phone on non-AT&T networks, that what you describe is probably right.
If you intend to just update firmware and run the phone on AT&T's network, I don't personally recommend the WWE firmware, as it has caused issues for a lot of folks on AT&T.
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Thanks for answer! I Already use my phone on non-AT&T netwoorks, as i am from Brazil. I also planning flash Android Revolution or maybe SkyDragon, and both require 4.4.4.
guire01 said:
Thanks for answer! I Already use my phone on non-AT&T netwoorks, as i am from Brazil. I also planning flash Android Revolution or maybe SkyDragon, and both require 4.4.4.
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You just need to update the firmware, not run the entire RUU. Instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
RUU will do it too, but it seems a bit overkill for what you are trying to do.
redpoint73 said:
You just need to update the firmware, not run the entire RUU. Instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696282
RUU will do it too, but it seems a bit overkill for what you are trying to do.
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Ok, i'll update just the firmware, but everytime i read about i got lost... For this, do i need to change CID and MID on my phone? Or i can get any firmware and flash since i am with s-off?
I want to S-OFF my HTC m8 European version 4.16.401.10 lollipop 5.0.1
It's locked and not rooted
What I want S-OFF and relocked the boot loader as locked and flash TWRP
and custom Rom so I can back to get OTA update from HTC any time I want
I can use kit Kat way to S-OFF or there is anew for lollipop
Thank you
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KARIM9377 said:
I want to S-OFF my HTC m8 European version 4.16.401.10 lollipop 5.0.1
It's locked and not rooted
What I want S-OFF and relocked the boot loader as locked and flash TWRP
and custom Rom so I can back to get OTA update from HTC any time I want
I can use kit Kat way to S-OFF or there is anew for lollipop
Thank you
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The only way to S-OFF is to use SunShine @ http://theroot.ninja which will cost $25 respectively.
KARIM9377 said:
What I want S-OFF and relocked the boot loader as locked and flash TWRP
and custom Rom so I can back to get OTA update from HTC any time I want
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Its not clear to me why you want s-off.
You only need stock ROM (no system files altered by root) and stock recovery to OTA. Relocking bootloader is not necessary. Its only necessary to relock bootloader to RUU (when s-on).
Sunshine doesn't work with Lollipop (yet) but keep checking their website for updates
EddyOS said:
Sunshine doesn't work with Lollipop (yet) but keep checking their website for updates
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Yes I don't want to use sunshine, If there is away like firewater with kitKat use fast boot terminal/command* it was like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
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Firewater doesn't work AT ALL, Sunshine is the ONLY way to S-OFF a phone but it's not compatible with Lollipop
KARIM9377 said:
Yes I don't want to use sunshine, If there is away like firewater with kitKat use fast boot terminal/command* it was like this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
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firewater was an online service. So it no longer works now that the developer stopped supporting it 3 months ago.
But I'm still not convinced you even need s-off. You haven't provided a valid reason that required s-off.
If you do need soff, you need to use sunshine. There is no other option to s-off.
redpoint73 said:
firewater was an online service. So it no longer works now that the developer stopped supporting it 3 months ago.
But I'm still not convinced you even need s-off. You haven't provided a valid reason that required s-off.
If you do need soff, you need to use sunshine. There is no other option to s-off.
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The S-OFF it's more save to get back to locked on boot loader and with that you can get OTA UPDATE from HTC what I hope is to try flash viperM8 Rom and try it and then try sky Rom and see if I don't like them can back to stack with S-OFF
maybe I am wrong I don't know if
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KARIM9377 said:
The S-OFF it's more save to get back to locked on boot loader and with that you can get OTA UPDATE from HTC what I hope is to try flash viperM8 Rom and try it and then try sky Rom and see if I don't like them can back to stack with S-OFF
maybe I am wrong I don't know if
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As I already stated above, you do not need to lock the bootloader to OTA update, and you do not need s-off to OTA update. OTA update works fine with bootloader unlocked or otherwise.
You also do not need s-off to go back to stock. Just made a nandroid (or get one from the nandroid collection here) to restore stock ROM, and restore stock recovery (also in the collection).
With s-off you can make the bootloader say LOCKED instead of RELOCKED. But warranty service is typically the only time that is desired.
Yes, s-off will give you more recovery options. Such as being able to run RUU for any CID, or "downgrade" by RUU. And it lets you do things like flash radios or modified hboots. But of the things you mentioned, its not needed.
redpoint73 said:
As I already stated above, you do not need to lock the bootloader to OTA update, and you do not need s-off to OTA update. OTA update works fine with bootloader unlocked or otherwise.
You also do not need s-off to go back to stock. Just made a nandroid (or get one from the nandroid collection here) to restore stock ROM, and restore stock recovery (also in the collection).
With s-off you can make the bootloader say LOCKED instead of RELOCKED. But warranty service is typically the only time that is desired.
Yes, s-off will give you more recovery options. Such as being able to run RUU for any CID, or "downgrade" by RUU. And it lets you do things like flash radios or modified hboots. But of the things you mentioned, its not needed.
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Thank you for your advice I will root and flash TWRP recovery and backup the stack Rom and then flash custom Rom
Thank you for your help
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Hi @redpoint73 can i ask you a question ?
I bought a second hand M8 and it already had S-OFF via sunshine.When i entered bootloader it says : Software status : Modified , (bootloader) UNLOCKED and S-OFF.
I asked the seller for the "unlock_code.bin" and he said that didn't have any.He said he simply ran sunshine to S-OFF.Didn't modified further.No custom recovery no root (although sunshine temp roots) no custom ROM.
So my question is this : performing S-OFF via sunshine will auto unlock your bootloader and say Software status : Modified ?
nighthawk696969 said:
Hi @redpoint73 can i ask you a question ?
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Of course, that's what this forum section if for!
nighthawk696969 said:
I bought a second hand M8 and it already had S-OFF via sunshine.When i entered bootloader it says : Software status : Modified , (bootloader) UNLOCKED and S-OFF.
I asked the seller for the "unlock_code.bin" and he said that didn't have any.He said he simply ran sunshine to S-OFF.Didn't modified further.No custom recovery no root (although sunshine temp roots) no custom ROM.
So my question is this : performing S-OFF via sunshine will auto unlock your bootloader and say Software status : Modified ?
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I actually did s-off back when firewater was still working, before sunshine even existed. So I can't speak from personal experience, just what I've read on these forums. I believe that the sunshine app gives you the options to temp root, s-off, and unlock the bootloader (by means that bypasses HTCDev.com). So that is probably what the previous owner did.
With s-off there isn't ever a need to relock the bootloader, and therefore no need to unlock it again with the bin code. RUUs will run with bootloader unlocked when s-off. And you can change the hboot flag to LOCKED for warranty purposes with s-off.
If for some reason you want to relock and then unlock the bootloader again, you can just go through the HTCDev.com process to get a new bin code. But its not advised. As I don't see why you would ever want to relock (for the reasons just given). And once you go through HTCDev.com, HTC will have a record of you doing so (which they do not at this time).
Thanks you have been more than helpfull!
Another question and last one :
Can i dual boot with multirom a sense 6 rom and the GPe rom?
I have the latest firmware installed so from what i read GPe roms can run without any issues.
Thanks again!
nighthawk696969 said:
Thanks you have been more than helpfull!
Another question and last one :
Can i dual boot with multirom a sense 6 rom and the GPe rom?
I have the latest firmware installed so from what i read GPe roms can run without any issues.
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No idea, I've never used MultiROM, and not that familiar with it. Hopefully, someone who knows will chime in. Or you can post to the MultiROM thread to possibly get a quicker answer.
Does cm13 works with s-on ?
Yes all custom roms work on s-on devices you just need to be on the latest available fitmware (lollipop or even MM)
Mr Hofs said:
Yes all custom roms work on s-on devices you just need to be on the latest available fitmware (lollipop or even MM)
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I don't think all custom roms can work.
Some Roms requires a patched boot image,
This will be flashed automatically with CM13, Resurrection Remix or other Roms, and this part of flashing needs S-off.
Some developers have written at the header of threads, if S-off is need or not.
So you must looking for a ROM that can be flashed on a m8 with S-ON locked bootloader
Smilex93 said:
I don't think all custom roms can work.
Some Roms requires a patched boot image,
This will be flashed automatically with CM13, Resurrection Remix or other Roms, and this part of flashing needs S-off.
Some developers have written at the header of threads, if S-off is need or not.
So you must looking for a ROM that can be flashed on a m8 with S-ON locked bootloader
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Nope, not correct(looking from my experience).
I have One M8 for about 2 years, S-ON and UNlocked bootloader. I flashed every rom that came out, you don't have to do S-OFF for flashing 'patched' boot.img's.
S-off stands most for the heavy mods(messing with adsp etc etc), and converting device to oem/unlocked/developer edition etc.
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Inreed so. All roms work. You can flash boot.img files with s-on and they are also always flashed with with rom. The boot partition isn't locked with s-on.
I got a M8 currently installed is stock 5.0.1 - 4.16.401.13 / Bootloader unlocked with HTC Dev / S-ON / HBOOT-3.19.0.0000 (using custom Kernel and Xposed)
I would like to update to WWE_6.12.1540.4 using this downloaded RUU here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8/news/
to have newest firmware, use the ROM or use a custom ROM based on the Android M builds with ahving the new firmware.
Can I flash this Unlocked/Developer ROM WWE_6.12.1540.4 (and flash TWRP again) or would I have to wait for the official RUU, relock my BL and flash and then unlock the BL again?
Thanks to HTC for making things so complicated btw.
All this HBOOT CID S-ON S-OFF Firmware BL - Chaos... meh.
t-ryder said:
I got a M8 currently installed is stock 5.0.1 - 4.16.401.13 / Bootloader unlocked with HTC Dev / S-ON / HBOOT-3.19.0.0000 (using custom Kernel and Xposed)
I would like to update to WWE_6.12.1540.4 using this downloaded RUU here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8/news/
to have newest firmware, use the ROM or use a custom ROM based on the Android M builds with ahving the new firmware.
Can I flash this Unlocked/Developer ROM WWE_6.12.1540.4 (and flash TWRP again) or would I have to wait for the official RUU, relock my BL and flash and then unlock the BL again?
Thanks to HTC for making things so complicated btw.
All this HBOOT CID S-ON S-OFF Firmware BL - Chaos... meh.
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No need for ruu, you can restore stock nand and recovery for your cid/mid and get 6.0 MM OTA update from H E R E
And what about firmware (Radio)? I thought flashing or upgrading the firmware is only possible with locked bootloader or unlocked + S-OFF.
t-ryder said:
And what about firmware (Radio)? I thought flashing or upgrading the firmware is only possible with locked bootloader or unlocked + S-OFF.
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Radio is in firmware.zip(which is part of all bigger ota's) along with other stuff(adsp,wcnss,recovery etc).. I've never relocked my bootloader(I have S-on). For ota's, you need non-rooted stock rom or nandroid and stock recovery. For RUU on the other side, if you have S-on, you'll need to relock your bootloader.
Done all the steps and downloading the OTA via device as I am typing.
Thank you very much for your input, Sir.
I'm on 6.12.118.4, do I need to S-off to flash custom ROMs ?
Can someone give me a tool to unlock bootloader and flash custom recovery. ( should work on Marshmallow)
Thanks in advance.
You don't need S-Off to install custom ROMs.
You don't need tool for that, you need adb/fastboot & drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
1. unlock bootloader - http://www.htcdev.com/
2. install latest 3.0.2-0 TWRP recovery - https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
command : fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-m8.img
ckpv5 said:
You don't need S-Off to install custom ROMs.
You don't need tool for that, you need adb/fastboot & drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
1. unlock bootloader - http://www.htcdev.com/
2. install latest 3.0.2-0 TWRP recovery - https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
command : fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-m8.img
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Thanks ckpv5. is there any limitation when unlock your bootloader without s-off (can flash any ROM?) ?
No limitation because you have the latest Marshmallow firmware installed.
You can install any ROM .. Sense, AOSP and GPE.
For GPE, use the flashable GPE ROM not GPE RUU
ckpv5 said:
No limitation because you have the latest Marshmallow firmware installed.
You can install any ROM .. Sense, AOSP and GPE.
For GPE, use the flashable GPE ROM not GPE RUU
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Thanks for the all help, I wanted to flash leedroid on my M8 (t mobile Poland- T-MOB009) i can flash any custom rom right ? or it has to be t-mobile variant ROM ?
This is going to be my last reply as you keep asking the same question and I replied with the same answer.
Yes ... any ROM .. means any GSM ROM (not Verizon, not Sprint).
Your T-Mobile is not a US T-mobile .. so yes ... any ROM
I hope you do understand the meaning of any ROM .. means any ROM
werty733 said:
Thanks for the all help, I wanted to flash leedroid on my M8 (t mobile Poland- T-MOB009) i can flash any custom rom right ? or it has to be t-mobile variant ROM ?
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Any ROM from the "main" M8 Development forum or Original Development forum is fine.
Just stay away from ROMs intended specifically for Verizon, Sprint, Dual SIM or M8 Eye (and the last 2 don't have many ROMs at all). And those ROMs are posted to other variant-specific Development sections.
How to root after unlocking my bootloader ?? im 6.0
Monzer_ said:
How to root after unlocking my bootloader ?? im 6.0
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Flash SuperSU 2.82 or Magisk 13.3 (whichever you prefer).
ckpv5 said:
You don't need S-Off to install custom ROMs.
You don't need tool for that, you need adb/fastboot & drivers - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926362&postcount=4
1. unlock bootloader - http://www.htcdev.com/
2. install latest 3.0.2-0 TWRP recovery - https://twrp.me/devices/htconem8gsm.html
command : fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-m8.img
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i'm sorry to bother you but but i have a doubt: does it matter what CID or MID i have in order to unlock the bootloader, instal twrp and flash a zip rom?
thanks in advance for your reply
d_g_m_2000 said:
i'm sorry to bother you but but i have a doubt: does it matter what CID or MID i have in order to unlock the bootloader, instal twrp and flash a zip rom?
thanks in advance for your reply
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Not ckpv5 but I can answer as well:
It doesn't matter. No need to worry about them.
d_g_m_2000 said:
i'm sorry to bother you but but i have a doubt: does it matter what CID or MID i have in order to unlock the bootloader, instal twrp and flash a zip rom?
thanks in advance for your reply
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I somewhat disagree with the previous response. There are some cases where CID and MID matter:
1) Verizon version, which does require s-off to unlock bootloader (that carrier forced HTC to block bootloader unlock via the normal means HTCDev.com).
2) Verizon and Sprint versions use a different kernel, so the ROM needs to support Verizon/Sprint specifically, otherwise the ROM won't boot. Or another option, is to install the proper kernel after flashing the ROM.
3) Some M8 variants, like the M8s, which requires a different (its own) TWRP version.
But it is true, for the majority of M8 versions, CID and MID don't make a difference for unlocking bootloader, custom recovery, and custom ROM.
Do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting) if you want us to take a look, and confirm.
thanks for your answers.. it help me