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JH7 update removes unlock code

This has been observed in at least one post, buried deep within another thread, but I thought it is important enough to have its own thread.
The latest JH7 OTA update seems to remove the file containing the unlock code for the Captivate. I unlocked my phone a couple of weeks ago, and after receiving the upgrade I verified that the phone is still unlocked. However, the SGS Unlock app no longer finds the code. Presumably, other PC/Mac-basede unlock techniques will be affected, as they look for the unlock code in the same file.
Anybody else can confirm this? In a word (two, really), what now? I was about to buy another Captivate for my wife, but the only reason she was willing to get it instead of the iPhone 4 was the possibility to unlock it (we travel to Europe twice a year).

If I manually peek at the bml3 or nv_data files, I still see my unlock code after JH7. I haven't used any apps to unlock, but it sounds like they just need an update if they are failing.

Well, if you bought the phone today, it wouldn't have the JH7 update, I would presume. So, you can run the unlocker to get the code. It sounds like, though I cannot confirm because the update failed on my phone, that it just deletes a file with a number in it. If that's the case, it shouldn't be able to undo any existing unlocks, and there's no time limit once you have the code.

Then you better buy one now and extract the unlock code before you upgrade. It typically takes AT&T a few months to sell phones with new firmware.
Even though new firm ware makes current unlock method useless, it won't chang your unlock code.
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Ok, so maybe the SGS unlock app fails but could be fixed in the future, or perhaps one of the other methods still works...
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One question: are you rooted? I tried copying the nv_... file to the sd card using adb, but got a "permission denied" error.
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Yup. That may be what is breaking the apps... I don't remember it needing it before to access /efs/nv_data.bin. I can read it after su though.
edit: If you want to try and get it manually, the following grep works for me, but I'm not exactly sure if it work on others...
su
busybox grep -E "^[0-9]{8}$" /efs/nv_data.bin
You should see 2 identical sets of numbers.

aloant said:
Yup. That may be what is breaking the apps... I don't remember it needing it before to access /efs/nv_data.bin. I can read it after su though.
edit: If you want to try and get it manually, the following grep works for me, but I'm not exactly sure if it work on others...
su
busybox grep -E "^[0-9]{8}$" /efs/nv_data.bin
You should see 2 identical sets of numbers.
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OK, so this is very good news.
To clarify (here's the noob asking...): rooting does *not* affect your ability to get the update, right? If all rooting does is install su & friends (and uninstall removes them), there should be no adverse consequences at all, especially if you unroot prior to getting the update. I'm just worried about the reports of updates failing (everything went smoothly for me, but I'm 100% stock and not rooted). Thanks!

MarcianoS said:
To clarify (here's the noob asking...): rooting does *not* affect your ability to get the update, right? If all rooting does is install su & friends (and uninstall removes them), there should be no adverse consequences at all, especially if you unroot prior to getting the update. I'm just worried about the reports of updates failing (everything went smoothly for me, but I'm 100% stock and not rooted). Thanks!
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I am rooted and the install went fine for me. I had not done any of the lag fixes, overclocking, or flashing custom ROMs though.

Same. Rooted before the update. It even stayed rooted after the update.
If the grep above doesn't work btw, look here for how to manually copy the files to your computer, and view the code using a hex editor: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761045 . Just remember you need to use "su" first now. Or just wait... One of the devs will probably update their app soon enough.

Ok, thanks! This helps a lot.
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WTF!!
I reflash back to stock rom JF6 from JH7.
it seems like flashing back to stock rom JF6 wont restore the unlock code!

aloant said:
If I manually peek at the bml3 or nv_data files, I still see my unlock code after JH7. I haven't used any apps to unlock, but it sounds like they just need an update if they are failing.
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how do you manually peek at bml3 or nv_data file?

netnerd said:
how do you manually peek at bml3 or nv_data file?
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Posted it in the previous page. The files are still there for me in JH7, it's just that nv_data requires root access now.

aloant said:
Posted it in the previous page. The files are still there for me in JH7, it's just that nv_data requires root access now.
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thanks! manually peeked, unlock code still there!

aloant said:
Yup. That may be what is breaking the apps... I don't remember it needing it before to access /efs/nv_data.bin. I can read it after su though.
edit: If you want to try and get it manually, the following grep works for me, but I'm not exactly sure if it work on others...
su
busybox grep -E "^[0-9]{8}$" /efs/nv_data.bin
You should see 2 identical sets of numbers.
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Ok...total noob here...how and where do I actually do this(on the phone or in some program on the pc)? I too lost ability to retrieve code after JH7..... on a good note...I did get my 3 button recovery that was missing....

Hy, Can you explain to my how you did the Update? I have mine unlocked and I keep getting a mesage "can´t conect to at&t servers".
I had mine rooted but I unrooted it to intall the update
I had mine lag fixed but I unfiexed it to intall the update
I removed all at&t blowatware.
Please Help.

robertoaste said:
Hy, Can you explain to my how you did the Update? I have mine unlocked and I keep getting a mesage "can´t conect to at&t servers".
I had mine rooted but I unrooted it to intall the update
I had mine lag fixed but I unfiexed it to intall the update
I removed all at&t blowatware.
Please Help.
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It could just that the servers are currently overloaded... take a look at the thread on successful updates; although there are still only a few reports, phones that did not have a lagfix at the time of the update did OK, and rooting does not seem to matter. In any case, it's not like your update failed: you haven't even downloaded it yet.

netnerd said:
WTF!!
I reflash back to stock rom JF6 from JH7.
it seems like flashing back to stock rom JF6 wont restore the unlock code!
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That makes sense, because the JH7 update changed the *permissions* of the nv_data file. So, even if you reflash the stock ROM, the permissions on that file stay the same.
BTW, I suppose this means that one way to fix this would be to create a very simple update.zip that changes the permissions on that particular file. Although, if you go down that route, you might as well root your phone, I guess!

aloant said:
Yup. That may be what is breaking the apps... I don't remember it needing it before to access /efs/nv_data.bin. I can read it after su though.
edit: If you want to try and get it manually, the following grep works for me, but I'm not exactly sure if it work on others...
su
busybox grep -E "^[0-9]{8}$" /efs/nv_data.bin
You should see 2 identical sets of numbers.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you aloant. My Captivate is now 'reunlocked'

how long does it take for unlock codes to be published?

hey everyone. i just grabbed a bnib one s off of craigslist that has been locked to a different carrier then i use. when i paid a website for the unlock code from the imei they said they couldnt do it and refunded my money. when i asked why they said the code hadnt been posted by the manufacturer and that i should wait a few weeks. when i googled this i found something that said manufacturers dont usually produce unlock codes until phones have been on the market for 3 weeks.
seeing as how the one s has been out for months, could this mean the actual phone needs to have been released for over 3 weeks?
big thanks to ferraripassion at www.htccode.com, he was able to get my unlock code when 3 other websites failed. the code was also emailed to me almost immediately. hes much faster, and has much better service then the other websites i tried. if anyone ever needs unlock codes, or is having trouble finding theirs either pm him, or visit his website. his site also has an imei checker so you can verify he has your code before you bother paying and dealing with refunds like the other sites.

mikeinaus said:
hey everyone. i just grabbed a bnib one s off of craigslist that has been locked to a different carrier then i use. when i paid a website for the unlock code from the imei they said they couldnt do it and refunded my money. when i asked why they said the code hadnt been posted by the manufacturer and that i should wait a few weeks. when i googled this i found something that said manufacturers dont usually produce unlock codes until phones have been on the market for 3 weeks.
seeing as how the one s has been out for months, could this mean the actual phone needs to have been released for over 3 weeks?
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Have you taken a look at the thread SIM Unlock for FREE

yes ive read that. my problem with that is:
i recently bought a bnib one s that was unlocked, it worked fine for a few weeks then got stuck in a bootloop without being modified or rooted. i could not enter the recovery and factory reset didnt work. i unlocked the bootloader and attempted to install an aftermarket recovery and it also wouldnt load. installing a ruu also wouldnt fix the problem. when i tried to get it warrantied htc wouldnt cover it because i unlocked the bootloader.
now that ive bought my 2nd one s, im going to use it for a month or 2 before i bother unlocking the bootloader. hopefully a 1 or 2 month grace period will be enough to weed out any potential defects.
i tried another unlocking site htcsimunlock.com, they also couldnt find the code, however they have access to htcs company database and said they have a 99 percent change of unlocking it for an extra 15 bucks. im gonna give them a try.

mikeinaus said:
yes ive read that. my problem with that is:
i recently bought a bnib one s that was unlocked, it worked fine for a few weeks then got stuck in a bootloop without being modified or rooted. i could not enter the recovery and factory reset didnt work. i unlocked the bootloader and attempted to install an aftermarket recovery and it also wouldnt load. installing a ruu also wouldnt fix the problem. when i tried to get it warrantied htc wouldnt cover it because i unlocked the bootloader.
now that ive bought my 2nd one s, im going to use it for a month or 2 before i bother unlocking the bootloader. hopefully a 1 or 2 month grace period will be enough to weed out any potential defects.
i tried another unlocking site htcsimunlock.com, they also couldnt find the code, however they have access to htcs company database and said they have a 99 percent change of unlocking it for an extra 15 bucks. im gonna give them a try.
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Oh yeah, you can root the phone without unlocking the bootloader using this tool.
https://dl.dropbox.com/s/koi38l3uve546rs/Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v17.zip?dl=1
Turn on USB debugging on your phone and run the script on your computer.
Press 1 for normal
Then on your phone press "restore my phone"
Then wait for it to finish.
After that use the unlocking guide.
That will keep your warranty intact since HTC will have no trace of your phone on their servers.

thats awesome! when was that released? i was hoping thered be a way to get around unlocking the bootloader.
is it possible to load custom roms or change cid with that or do you still need to unlock the bootloader for that?
deep search couldnt find my unlock code either, looks like ill try your method.

mikeinaus said:
thats awesome! when was that released? i was hoping thered be a way to get around unlocking the bootloader.
is it possible to load custom roms or change cid with that or do you still need to unlock the bootloader for that?
deep search couldnt find my unlock code either, looks like ill try your method.
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It came out sometime in September it just no one really knows about it around here (One S forums). I think you can change CID without unlocking the bootloader but I'm not sure. I know how to unlock the bootloader without using HTC dev also but I need to test a little more.

for some reason the rooting program isnt working. ive tried running it from cmd with admin rights, click 1, click restore my data on phone, it restarts for a few min script says its complete then it restarts and i dont have root. ive tried it 3 times now i dont know if im doing something wrong or what?
phone is in debug mode with allow 3rd party apps.
i also just noticed there is an error report ready on the phone. any ideas?

dc211 said:
It came out sometime in September it just no one really knows about it around here (One S forums). I think you can change CID without unlocking the bootloader but I'm not sure.
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Does this work for you? I keep getting the "mount: permission denied" after the reboot
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I know how to unlock the bootloader without using HTC dev also but I need to test a little more.
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That would be epic! Let us know once it's done!

l3ft3r1s said:
Does this work for you? I keep getting the "mount: permission denied" after the reboot
That would be epic! Let us know once it's done!
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Strange I tried it today myself. I actually ran a RUU then the first thing I did was try it and it worked just fine. It added the app Super SU to my phone. That's root. Then right after I did it i checkd in adb shell and it dropped down to root no problem. My bootloader was still locked too.
mikeinaus said:
for some reason the rooting program isnt working. ive tried running it from cmd with admin rights, click 1, click restore my data on phone, it restarts for a few min script says its complete then it restarts and i dont have root. ive tried it 3 times now i dont know if im doing something wrong or what?
phone is in debug mode with allow 3rd party apps.
i also just noticed there is an error report ready on the phone. any ideas?
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Check your app drawer for Super SU? I don't think it's hboot specific at all but what are you guys on?
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dc211 said:
Strange I tried it today myself. I actually ran a RUU then the first thing I did was try it and it worked just fine. It added the app Super SU to my phone. That's root. Then right after I did it i checkd in adb shell and it dropped down to root no problem. My bootloader was still locked too.
Check your app drawer for Super SU? I don't think it's hboot specific at all but what are you guys on?
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From what I understand the way you get root is the script exploits a timed event in the adb backup/restore process. So maybe try it a couple times.

dc211 said:
Strange I tried it today myself. I actually ran a RUU then the first thing I did was try it and it worked just fine. It added the app Super SU to my phone. That's root. Then right after I did it i checkd in adb shell and it dropped down to root no problem. My bootloader was still locked too.
Check your app drawer for Super SU? I don't think it's hboot specific at all but what are you guys on?
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From what I understand the way you get root is the script exploits a timed event in the adb backup/restore process. So maybe try it a couple times.
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Microsoft Windows [Version 6.0.6001]
Copyright (c) 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
C:\Windows\system32>cd C:\Users\Jeff's Computer\Downloads\root_with_restore_by_b
in4ry_v10
C:\Users\Jeff's Computer\Downloads\root_with_restore_by_bin4ry_v10 >runme
================================================== ====================
= This script will root your Android phone with adb restore function =
= Script by Bin4ry (thanks to Goroh_kun and tkymgr for the idea) =
= Idea for Tablet S from Fi01_IS01 =
= (20.09.2012) v10 =
================================================== ====================
Device type:
1) Normal
2) Special (for example: Sony Tablet S, Medion Lifetab)
x) Unroot
Make a choice: 1
Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode
Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now
remote object '/system/app/Backup-Restore.apk' does not exist
Normal Mode enabled!
Pushing busybox....
2927 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.362s)
Pushing su binary ....
2807 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.032s)
Pushing Superuser app
2905 KB/s (996704 bytes in 0.335s)
Making busybox runable ...
Please look at your device and click RESTORE!
If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ...
Successful, going to reboot your device!
Waiting for device to show up again....
Going to copy files to it's place
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
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running android 4.0.3
software number 1.84.631.9
hboot is 1.13
su does not get installed and rootchecker says that there is no root. ive tried it like 5 times now...
did the end of the script look similar to mine? i watched a video on how to run it and it looked a little different, however it was a different version of the script so that may have been it. i also get an htc error saying the phone just recovered from an abnormal reset.

mikeinaus said:
running android 4.0.3
software number 1.84.631.9
hboot is 1.13
su does not get installed and rootchecker says that there is no root. ive tried it like 5 times now...
did the end of the script look similar to mine? i watched a video on how to run it and it looked a little different, however it was a different version of the script so that may have been it. i also get an htc error saying the phone just recovered from an abnormal reset.
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I saw everything you did before with your last One S I know you're competent at all this; so I'm sorry to ask but did you look for the super SU app everytime? You're on T-mobile US right?
I already spent a few hours on phone stuff today. You might have to wait until tomorrow.
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mikeinaus said:
running android 4.0.3
software number 1.84.631.9
hboot is 1.13
su does not get installed and rootchecker says that there is no root. ive tried it like 5 times now...
did the end of the script look similar to mine? i watched a video on how to run it and it looked a little different, however it was a different version of the script so that may have been it. i also get an htc error saying the phone just recovered from an abnormal reset.
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My script looked exactly like that. The phone rebooted twice and it was done. If your used to seeing the "Super User" app and your looking for that it won't be there this uses the "Super SU" app. They do the same thing.

dc211 said:
Strange I tried it today myself. I actually ran a RUU then the first thing I did was try it and it worked just fine. It added the app Super SU to my phone. That's root. Then right after I did it i checkd in adb shell and it dropped down to root no problem. My bootloader was still locked too.
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Actually, there other one s users too on the original thread with the same problem ("mount: permission denied").
You re only the second to report it works :/
And Bin4ry said that if you get this message, the exploit won't work.
Here is my log:
Do you have those 2 files missing or did you get the same error?
Also which ruu did you flash?
Make a choice: 1
Checking if i should run in Normal Mode or special Sony Mode
Please connect your device with USB-Debugging enabled now
remote object '/system/app/Backup-Restore.apk' does not exist
remote object '/system/bin/ric' does not exist
.
.
Normal Mode enabled!
.
Pushing busybox....
2535 KB/s (1085140 bytes in 0.417s)
Pushing su binary ....
3065 KB/s (91980 bytes in 0.029s)
Pushing Superuser app
2723 KB/s (996704 bytes in 0.357s)
Making busybox runable ...
.
Please look at your device and click RESTORE!
If all is successful i will tell you, if not this shell will run forever.
Running ...
Successful, going to reboot your device in 10 seconds!
Waiting for device to show up again....
Going to copy files to it's place
mount: permission denied (are you root?)
You can close all open command-prompts now!
After reboot all is done! Have fun!
Bin4ry
Press any key to continue . . .
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i wouldnt say im exactly competent but i know a bit lol. ive flashed different roms on my tf101 i bought used that was already unlocked, and i am a bit familiar with looking threw scripts and running commands from using linux but ive never actually rooted a phone. but yeah this seems like a fairly basic process, i doubt there is much i could be doing wrong here.
super su is not installed, and has not installed in any of the attempts that i have noticed.
my phone is locked on fido in canada. maybe this has something to do with it?
do you remember if your phone popped up with the htc error report when it was all done? maybe there is some kind of programming from fido interfering with the script and causing the phone to reboot?
also when the phone reboots the first time and it tries to copy everything. mine doesnt completely load the home screen. my background loads but there are no apps on the screen and the launcher bar at the bottom is missing. i can however pull down the top menu and load into settings.
on a side note, have you seen this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913729 any idea if it would work with the one s?
i appreciate your help. theres probably not much you can help with but its nice to get some input from someone who knows more about this stuff. i posted on the forum page listing my problem so hopefully the developer of the script can figure something out.
hey l3ft3r1s were those errors posted in the script window or is there a log file that is exported somewhere? mine doesnt report any errors in the script window.

mikeinaus said:
hey l3ft3r1s were those errors posted in the script window or is there a log file that is exported somewhere? mine doesnt report any errors in the script window.
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Script window.
As i see you get the "Backup-Restore.apk' does not exist" also, but this shouldn't be the problem, if you get the "Restore" prompt on the phone.

l3ft3r1s said:
Actually, there other one s users too on the original thread with the same problem ("mount: permission denied").
You re only the second to report it works :/
And Bin4ry said that if you get this message, the exploit won't work.
Here is my log:
Do you have those 2 files missing or did you get the same error?
Also which ruu did you flash?
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Interesting I used the RUU_Ville_U_H3G_UK_1.53.771.4_Radio_0.15.31501S.19_2_10.13.31501S.06L_release_251870_signed
That won't be an option for anyone that hasn't downgraded their hboot though. I thought I was pretty sure that I had all this wrapped up and just needed to write instructions.
Do you guys have the HTC drivers installed? I'm sure I'll be able to figure it all out it just might take another day or two.
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mikeinaus said:
i wouldnt say im exactly competent but i know a bit lol. ive flashed different roms on my tf101 i bought used that was already unlocked, and i am a bit familiar with looking threw scripts and running commands from using linux but ive never actually rooted a phone. but yeah this seems like a fairly basic process, i doubt there is much i could be doing wrong here.
super su is not installed, and has not installed in any of the attempts that i have noticed.
my phone is locked on fido in canada. maybe this has something to do with it?
do you remember if your phone popped up with the htc error report when it was all done? maybe there is some kind of programming from fido interfering with the script and causing the phone to reboot?
also when the phone reboots the first time and it tries to copy everything. mine doesnt completely load the home screen. my background loads but there are no apps on the screen and the launcher bar at the bottom is missing. i can however pull down the top menu and load into settings.
on a side note, have you seen this? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1913729 any idea if it would work with the one s?
i appreciate your help. theres probably not much you can help with but its nice to get some input from someone who knows more about this stuff. i posted on the forum page listing my problem so hopefully the developer of the script can figure something out.
hey l3ft3r1s were those errors posted in the script window or is there a log file that is exported somewhere? mine doesnt report any errors in the script window.
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Your carrier wouldn't matter. But it sounds like it created a problem with your stock ROM did I read that right? Also, it's my experience that the error report only shows up if you have the "security warning" flag in hboot and you are using a stock rom.
We can't depend on the Sprint HTC phone stuff that much. They have a SD card slot and we don't if you'd like to look else where then you want to look at the ATT HTC One X stuff. They use a modified version of the root exploit for their phone. I'm guessing that it worked for me becuase I had a lower hboot. I didn't think that would be an issue but it just might. I was going to test it tomorrow since if something goes wrong I know how to fix it. So you might want to hold off. But if you'd like I'll post the link.
If you guys move forward then you might get stuck having to unlock via HTC dev to restore. Which kinda defeats the point of trying all this. You might want to hold off another day or two.

yeah i have the drivers installed.
i dont really have an option at the moment, im not gonna unlock the bootloader just yet so ill go without . if you can figure it out thatd be wicked. i have a link to my ruu if you want to try it...

dc211 said:
Do you guys have the HTC drivers installed? I'm sure I'll be able to figure it all out it just might take another day or two.
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I think so. How do I confirm this? Either way I don't think this should be the problem, since I get a return to adb devices.
By the way, do all RUUs need downgraded hboot?

l3ft3r1s said:
I think so. How do I confirm this? Either way I don't think this should be the problem, since I get a return to adb devices.
By the way, do all RUUs need downgraded hboot?
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Easiest way is to just hit the button in the all in one toolkit. Not all RUU's need to downgrade the hboot. You can use an RUU that has a higher hboot (as long as your CID is compatable). So you can always use a RUU to upgrade but not to downgrade.
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Easiest way is to just hit the button in the all in one toolkit. Not all RUU's need to downgrade the hboot. You can use an RUU that has a higher hboot (as long as your CID is compatable). So you can always use a RUU to upgrade but not to downgrade.
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Hold tight I'll figure it all out tomorrow.

dc211 said:
Easiest way is to just hit the button in the all in one toolkit.
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yeap, htc drivers, still nothing
dc211 said:
Not all RUU's need to downgrade the hboot. You can use an RUU that has a higher hboot (as long as your CID is compatable). So you can always use a RUU to upgrade but not to downgrade.
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Thanks for the info
dc211 said:
Hold tight I'll figure it all out tomorrow.
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good luck... Again, I'm not optimistic, because of these 2 different problems.
mikeinaus said:
mine doesnt report any errors in the script window.
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try v17 of the script, just to compare the outputs

l3ft3r1s said:
good luck... Again, I'm not optimistic, because of these 2 different problems.
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Yeah I read that too. Have faith.

[Q] Rooted and can't update anymore

So I've rooted (the day it came out, so before the first update) and can't update anymore. It'll fail when attempting and reboot me. It wouldn't be an issue but I don't like getting popup reminders about the update. I've searched around but haven't found this issue and am hoping I don't have to reflash the stock rom to update again, I'd also like to keep all my stuff you know. Hopefully someone knows a solution. Sorry if this is dumb

iamheero said:
So I've rooted (the day it came out, so before the first update) and can't update anymore. It'll fail when attempting and reboot me. It wouldn't be an issue but I don't like getting popup reminders about the update. I've searched around but haven't found this issue and am hoping I don't have to reflash the stock rom to update again, I'd also like to keep all my stuff you know. Hopefully someone knows a solution. Sorry if this is dumb
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Unroot, install update, reroot.
How to Unroot:
Thanks shabbypenguin for posting this.
You can manually unroot your Droid by using a root file manager program (such as root explorer) and mountsystem as R/W. Then delete the following:
/system/app/Superuser.apk
/system/bin/su
and if it has it
/system/xbin/su

EdwardN said:
Unroot, install update, reroot.
How to Unroot:
Thanks shabbypenguin for posting this.
You can manually unroot your Droid by using a root file manager program (such as root explorer) and mountsystem as R/W. Then delete the following:
/system/app/Superuser.apk
/system/bin/su
and if it has it
/system/xbin/su
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Thanks! Unfortunately, it still fails about 10% of the way through the update. Since JB just came out I'll have to just flash to stock completely and try updating legitimately, then rooting it again, I guess.

iamheero said:
Thanks! Unfortunately, it still fails about 10% of the way through the update. Since JB just came out I'll have to just flash to stock completely and try updating legitimately, then rooting it again, I guess.
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You may have solved this problem already but did you try using voodoo root keeper? It's a pretty straight forward way of backing up the root, unrooting to install the update, then rerooting when the update is installed.
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Were you successful?
iamheero said:
Thanks! Unfortunately, it still fails about 10% of the way through the update. Since JB just came out I'll have to just flash to stock completely and try updating legitimately, then rooting it again, I guess.
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I'm running into the same problem. Did the flash back to stock and subsequent update to JB work for you? If so, were can I download the stock OS?

mmettlen said:
I'm running into the same problem. Did the flash back to stock and subsequent update to JB work for you? If so, were can I download the stock OS?
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Hey there, I had the same problem. Rooted, unrooted, frozen, deleted, restored, couldn't get anything to get JB to work. Eventually just gave up and flashed to stock. Used the amazing Utility presented here

just make sure to gain root access before going to the JB update. there is no present method for getting root on fresh phone with JB update.

Write Protection Removed! (YAY)

With The Release of Firewater S-Off now the fun begins
http://firewater-soff.com/
The Kernel Module @flar2 created does work with our now S-Off M8
His OP
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701816
With this module you can now have full RW on the /system while Booted into the OS

Thank you for the heads up man!!

Thanks! Worked great! Was able to uninstall all the bloat without having it come back on reboot.

I was able to remove the bloat without doing this. I have s-off and am rooted. Doesn't having s-off grant us this anyway?

Turgur said:
I was able to remove the bloat without doing this. I have s-off and am rooted. Doesn't having s-off grant us this anyway?
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Removed bloat without this method. Oo
M8, nuff said.

I must be late to the party. We have now released a working version of S-Off for the Verizon M8?!?!

deeznuts said:
I must be late to the party. We have now released a working version of S-Off for the Verizon M8?!?!
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Yes!

deeznuts said:
I must be late to the party. We have now released a working version of S-Off for the Verizon M8?!?!
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Yes! Got to firewater s off website
My All New One

Turgur said:
I was able to remove the bloat without doing this. I have s-off and am rooted. Doesn't having s-off grant us this anyway?
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I didn't try it after S-OFF, but after doing this mod. Did the bloat return on reboot? If not, looks like this may not be necessary.

Frankie1588 said:
I didn't try it after S-OFF, but after doing this mod. Did the bloat return on reboot? If not, looks like this may not be necessary.
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Bloat has not come back after several reboots.

Oh snap! Ok sending donation as soon as I get on my laptop!
Has anyone yet provided a step by step video by chance? I know nothing about adb stuff as I've never had to use it so reading the firewater instructions I'm a little lost :/. Haven't tried installing weak sauce root either yet, is this easy or a video? I believe i need weak sauce root installed first? Then S-Off, then I install twrp? How would I install twrp and after I do install does it then install full root then can delete weak sauce?
I'm sorry I know this literally was release an hour ago but just hate to brick my device out of ignorance and not knowing. Appreciate any help for someone like me that doesn't use adb or sure of the methods and steps here.

I believe a few people are working on videos as we speak. Should be done soon.

deeznuts said:
Oh snap! Ok sending donation as soon as I get on my laptop!
Has anyone yet provided a step by step video by chance? I know nothing about adb stuff as I've never had to use it so reading the firewater instructions I'm a little lost :/. Haven't tried installing weak sauce root either yet, is this easy or a video? I believe i need weak sauce root installed first? Then S-Off, then I install twrp? How would I install twrp and after I do install does it then install full root then can delete weak sauce?
I'm sorry I know this literally was release an hour ago but just hate to brick my device out of ignorance and not knowing. Appreciate any help for someone like me that doesn't use adb or sure of the methods and steps here.
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http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=NV-kPOYKudc
There's a mobile YouTube link.
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wtoj34 said:
http://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=NV-kPOYKudc
There's a mobile YouTube link.
Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk
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This community and it's members/devs are freaking amazing! Thank you!

cant get it to work how did some one do it

has anyone tried to flash the kernel yet?

It looks like we have R/W access without doing this after firewater. I've added/removed stuff from /system without any issues(apps, priv-apps, stuff from the media resources, etc)
edit: I've done probably 20 reboots with no issues along the way of modding stuff and still everything is fine.

PhantomApollyon said:
It looks like we have R/W access without doing this after firewater. I've added/removed stuff from /system without any issues(apps, priv-apps, stuff from the media resources, etc)
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really did it stick after boot?
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nevermind you answer is in your edit

You do not need this kernel mod after you have S-off'ed and perm rooted.
I have personally tested this. All system changes survived hard reboot (via adb reboot)
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deeznuts said:
Oh snap! Ok sending donation as soon as I get on my laptop!
Has anyone yet provided a step by step video by chance? I know nothing about adb stuff as I've never had to use it so reading the firewater instructions I'm a little lost :/. Haven't tried installing weak sauce root either yet, is this easy or a video? I believe i need weak sauce root installed first? Then S-Off, then I install twrp? How would I install twrp and after I do install does it then install full root then can delete weak sauce?
I'm sorry I know this literally was release an hour ago but just hate to brick my device out of ignorance and not knowing. Appreciate any help for someone like me that doesn't use adb or sure of the methods and steps here.
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I posted a guide here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708628

tried to install a boot animation with rom tool box didn't stick

Getting Root on SU6-7.3

Hello i have a droid maxx and i would like to root it so i can get ride of the bloat ware on there is there any way i can i have SU6-7.3. Thanks

Me too...

Check this out
Check out this thread. I haven't tried it or anything but been following it. I might try it out in the next few days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/droid-mini-maxx-ultra-root-pogress-100-t3071609

mungbeatle said:
Check out this thread. I haven't tried it or anything but been following it. I might try it out in the next few days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/droid-mini-maxx-ultra-root-pogress-100-t3071609
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This one is the one you want to use. These root methods are a bit complex but if you have all your drivers and programs properly set up it will work. Be warned though it will take about 4 hours to flash the system so make sure your battery if full before you start. When all is said and done you will have a debloated and rooted phone that runs great. Because of the write protection even with root you can't remove any files so your best bet is to use this tool to block what you don't want. I was running this ROM before I sold my Maxx last week, it was nice.

rootjunky on youtube
Rootjunky on youtube has one for 6.7. Might work for yours too

mungbeatle said:
Check out this thread. I haven't tried it or anything but been following it. I might try it out in the next few days.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/droid-ultra/general/droid-mini-maxx-ultra-root-pogress-100-t3071609
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I had seen that but i was not sure if it would work 6-7.3. i just was not sure if it would work and i was afraid of doing it and bricking my phone as i can just replace it.

Misterxtc said:
This one is the one you want to use. These root methods are a bit complex but if you have all your drivers and programs properly set up it will work. Be warned though it will take about 4 hours to flash the system so make sure your battery if full before you start. When all is said and done you will have a debloated and rooted phone that runs great. Because of the write protection even with root you can't remove any files so your best bet is to use this tool to block what you don't want. I was running this ROM before I sold my Maxx last week, it was nice.
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Ok thank you.

snoopy6489 said:
I had seen that but i was not sure if it would work 6-7.3. i just was not sure if it would work and i was afraid of doing it and bricking my phone as i can just replace it.
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Did you try that method, it worked.?

No I have not had time and I can't replace my phone at this time

snoopy6489 said:
No I have not had time and I can't replace my phone at this time
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Ok, thanks.

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