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[SOLVED] which ruu do i need for s-on

hey folks. i hope some1 can point me in the correct direction.
(yea 1st post _yay_ lame indeed to start with a question at all, but im following xda for quite a while.. :-| )
i want to send in my phone to warranty because i got the dust under screen problem.
i have a vodafone DE branded sensation with software version 1.35.162.1...
now, according to the guide [Guide] to Installing S-off, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on [03/AUG/11](noobproof) i want to follow the steps to gain s-on again and removin CWM.
my problem is i cant find any RUU higher than/or equal to x.35.xxx.x since downgrading doesnt work and i only have this RUU RUU_Pyramid_Vodafone_DE_1.27.162.1_Radio_10.42.9007.00P_10.11.9007.15_M_release_191975_signed.
i am on stock rom now, unrooted. i came from CM7 a10.
question is which ruu can i take now and could i use a htc europe ruu by changing the cid?
thanks in advance

ok didnt look for any search terms related to the word "downgrade"...
i found a link for Eng-Hboot where i can downgrade to HBOOT Version 1.17.2008
after that i shud be able to flash lower ruu versions...

My answer maybe is a litte OT but...
Do You think they will be check which exactly ROM you should have? Also read for terms of warranty, there is nothing about loosing warranty after changing software

*** LOCKED ***
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.18.0000
SoftwareVersion 1.45.162.2
seems like i solved it on my own!
thread can be closed, deleted, whatsoever... sry for spam

Artur_q77 said:
My answer maybe is a litte OT but...
Do You think they will be check which exactly ROM you should have? Also read for terms of warranty, there is nothing about loosing warranty after changing software
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yea but having CM running its obvious i unlocked it. and i wanted to remove any doubts that i did something like that. i dont have the money to buy something new

[Solved] Update branded phone using unbranded RUU + Goldcard

Hello,
I have a Desire S T-Mobile UK Branded phone. S-On and not rooted (further phone info at the bottom of this post).
I am wondering if it is possible (using a goldcard?) to manually update it using an unbranded RUU from this thread.
Also, if I was to update it using this method, would I have to keep the goldcard in the phone? And would I receive any future OTA stock updates from HTC?
If this is possible are there any risks involved or negative results? If so any preferred ways of updating the phone?
After much research I have been unable to find an explicit answer as to the results of doing the above for this phone. Having never performed anything like this before, I want to be certain before jumping in and being a new member I am unable to post in the perhaps more relevant development section/ threads.
Thank you in advance,
Mike
Phone Information:
Software Build number: 1.47.110.3 CL78999
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT- 0.98.0002
RADIO- 3805.06.02.03_M
CID: T-MOB005

How did you obtain your CID?
I also have a branded D-S and would like to know if getting OTA updates is possible.

m91wilson said:
Hello,
I have a Desire S T-Mobile UK Branded phone. S-On and not rooted (further phone info at the bottom of this post).
I am wondering if it is possible (using a goldcard?) to manually update it using an unbranded RUU from this thread.
Also, if I was to update it using this method, would I have to keep the goldcard in the phone? And would I receive any future OTA stock updates from HTC?
If this is possible are there any risks involved or negative results? If so any preferred ways of updating the phone?
After much research I have been unable to find an explicit answer as to the results of doing the above for this phone. Having never performed anything like this before, I want to be certain before jumping in and being a new member I am unable to post in the perhaps more relevant development section/ threads.
Thank you in advance,
Mike
Phone Information:
Software Build number: 1.47.110.3 CL78999
SAGA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT- 0.98.0002
RADIO- 3805.06.02.03_M
CID: T-MOB005
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If you install the unbranded RUU using a goldcard, then you will get OTA notifications for the unbranded ROM and not your original TMOBILE ROM.

Yeah you can do what you are saying. Not sure if you'd get ota's though, maybe the unbranded ota updates wouldn't be pushed.
You only need to keep the goldcard in while installing the RUU. To be safe rather don't keep it in afterwards, keep it safe.
You can install it either by flashing the ROM.zip (I think) or by running the RUU .exe

Thanks for the replies, yes I understand that the RUU will essentially wipe the phone and install the new, unbranded version.
So as long as I use the goldcard then there is essentially no risk in the procedure? And I will be left with an unbranded version of the HTC/ Android software, without the additional apps from my network provider?
foX2delta said:
Yeah you can do what you are saying. Not sure if you'd get ota's though, maybe the unbranded ota updates wouldn't be pushed.
You only need to keep the goldcard in while installing the RUU. To be safe rather don't keep it in afterwards, keep it safe.
You can install it either by flashing the ROM.zip (I think) or by running the RUU .exe
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trifonius said:
How did you obtain your CID?
I also have a branded D-S and would like to know if getting OTA updates is possible.
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I got it using CID Getter which is a simple app available on the market, I am unable to link to it, being a new user.

m91wilson said:
I got it using CID Getter which is a simple app available on the market, I am unable to link to it, being a new user.
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Thanks, I found it.

I have successfully installed the unbranded RUU, -
RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.8_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822, from this thread.
Just incase any others in a similar position happen to find this thread -
I did it using a goldcard which was not very difficult to make, when following the various guides out there and then running the RUU executable file.
I have restored my applications offline, using Astro (which I installed from an apk), to prevent the market having to re-download them all at once and now with the market activated, they are all correctly recognised.
My phone is now totally unbranded and running software number 2.10.401.8.
This appears to have solved the delayed text messages, dropped calls and unreliable signal issues I was having with the T Mobile branded software. If only they would update the software themselves and remove this known bug, it would save a lot of people the time an effort of manually updating their phones in order to have them go back to being reliable!
The only thing that remains to be seen is if I will get OTA updates, as (AFAIK) the phone is currently running the very latest version available so there is no way to tell.
Thanks again to this community, which through its numerous guides and the answers on this thread, have made me once again - a very happy Desire S owner.

[Q] One S Dev Phone with root issues

So I bought a One S from craigslist about 2 weeks ago. The guy said it was a dev phone. At the top on the case is a tag of numbers and letters printed on the phone. When I first boot the phone it has a HTC splash screen along with the text
"This build is for development purposes only. Do not distribute outside of HTC without HTC's permission. Failure to comply may lead to legal action."
Booting into the bootloader I get this:
*** LOCKED ***
VLE XC SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-11111111
HBOOT-0.90.0000
RADIO-0.14.31.22_2
OpenDSP-v10.1.0.31.0221
eMMC-boot
Feb 21 2012,14:27:31
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
Also it came with CWM 5.8.1.5 already installed. I tried to use Hasoon's tool to install a more recent CWM but it wouldn't work.
I tried to unlock the bootloader using the htcdev site and token and that didn't work.
I was able to flash it with the UTB ROM using the existing CWM and it works but I cannot gain root access even though supersu is installed and I add apps to its list.
Any ideas on how to get root access?

Looking at your HBOOT version it seems like the device is on early software. You're already S-OFF, so you can try flashing the official TMO release ROM and follow the guides on XDA to root.

hammondnav said:
Looking at your HBOOT version it seems like the device is on early software. You're already S-OFF, so you can try flashing the official TMO release ROM and follow the guides on XDA to root.
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I don't see the official release. There is a thread here that says T-Mobile USA Complete Rom but there's no link to the actual ROM.

I thought reselling of these phones can land u into trouble ?
I mean the development phones

what about busybox? there's an app to install that if you don't have it
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dude thats awesome
post us some pictures of the phone and the HBOOT menu
If you are S-OFF and supercid, the possibilities are endless... flash an ruu, that should bring you upto date with the latest firmware and software..

azzledazzle said:
dude thats awesome
post us some pictures of the phone and the HBOOT menu
If you are S-OFF and supercid, the possibilities are endless... flash an ruu, that should bring you upto date with the latest firmware and software..
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it wont let me post my photo album because i am still new so i am pm'ing you the link. what are some things i can do with this phone? i'm still a noob but a quick learner. so far i've only flashed a couple of roms. currently using black dragon's. still haven't gotten root access though.

dannyy2200 said:
it wont let me post my photo album because i am still new so i am pm'ing you the link. what are some things i can do with this phone? i'm still a noob but a quick learner. so far i've only flashed a couple of roms. currently using black dragon's. still haven't gotten root access though.
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You could talk to the devs in the development section (as soon as you have your 10 posts) und help them to get s-off with providing informations maybe.

yeah man that would be a great idea, PM some and see if you can help them as for getting the bootloader unlocked, Unless HTCdev isnt working, there isnt much else yet.
why does it not work ? what errors does it give ?

hmm seems that I'm lacking some knowledge ^^
Is there any necessesity for unlocking the bootlaoder if the device already has s-off? Thouht that s-off would mean no security and full system access.

S-OFF means the NAND partition is writeable, When its S-ON this partition is locked (Security ON ), so with S-OFF we can customise even further, Flashing Radio.IMGs and lots more,
With unlocked bootloader we can do things like install a recovery and flash Root.
the perfect scenario would to have S-OFF AND Unlocked Bootloader.

azzledazzle said:
S-OFF means the NAND partition is writeable, When its S-ON this partition is locked (Security ON ), so with S-OFF we can customise even further, Flashing Radio.IMGs and lots more,
With unlocked bootloader we can do things like install a recovery and flash Root.
the perfect scenario would to have S-OFF AND Unlocked Bootloader.
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Ah alright, I thought S-OFF would already allow to flash root.

nope usually when using an S-OFF tool, such as revolutionary, It will unlock bootloader at the same time..
surely theres someone out there can can do something really awesome with this developer phone !!

azzledazzle said:
yeah man that would be a great idea, PM some and see if you can help them as for getting the bootloader unlocked, Unless HTCdev isnt working, there isnt much else yet.
why does it not work ? what errors does it give ?
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well it doesn't give me any errors, and says unlock successful, and just acts as if it went ahead and unlocked, but when i boot into the loader it still says locked. weird.

hmmmm..
maybe theres a command you can use in adb ? Im not sure..
I know the command to relock is ''fastboot oem lock'' maybe ''fastboot oem unlock'' might do something lol.
i have no idea as with most things in my life

Put europe stock rom

Hello everybody, i've a big question for you I got an HTC One S with cid TIM__041, still locked. The installed ROM is the stock customized by my operator TIM, that's crappy without any updates, and i want to put the europe stock rom changing the cid to HTC__001 if it's needed. But i don't want to void my warranty. The device is OK, it has no problems.
How can I resolve this? Sorry for my bad english, but i'm an young italian
If you need bootloader information, here is it:
*** LOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-1.13.0000
RADIO-0.16.31501S.17_2
OpenDSP-v25.1.0.32.0405
eMMC-boot
Apr 20 2012,15:14:18
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no one?

Sevenarth said:
no one?
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That was only 2½ hours later, in which the USA is mostly asleep. Patience young grasshopper ..ehmm.. I mean Italian.
EDIT: I missed the AM/PM. It was 14.5 hrs like frdd correctly corrected in the post below this one. Sorry for that.
I'm not 200% sure but I don't think you can change your CID without unlocking your bootloader. Unlocking your bootloader will not completely void your warranty. It will still cover unrelated defects. Also, you can always re-lock and go back to stock afterwards, but only if you have a RUU for your phone that accepts your new HBOOT (that comes with the EU RUU).
If the 'problem' is that you want to tinker with your device but not take responsibility, then there is no solution.
-Jobo

Try 14.5 hours but yeah jobo is correct you need htcdev unlock to root and change cid

So, if I unlock the bootloader, the warranty for hardware problems will not voided? I need only to get the european stock rom, what's the best way to get it? However, i don't think putting european stock rom will void the warranty :/
Thanks for answering my topic But when I maked the topic, in USA was day. xD

Me too, though I am on T-MOB005 CID. And I don't want to exactly root my phone. So until we get S-OFF, there is no way. Just have to wait and be patient, like me. (I'm still on 1.77 and 2.21 has already been released)

usaff22 said:
Me too, though I am on T-MOB005 CID. And I don't want to exactly root my phone. So until we get S-OFF, there is no way. Just have to wait and be patient, like me. (I'm still on 1.77 and 2.21 has already been released)
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me too, i'm at 1.78, and i still didn't get 2.21 update i need it for wifi problems.

So, are there no other way?

You can try to just run the 2.21.401 RUU but probably won't work.
Or you can wait for TIM to release the OTA if you're only after the new radio, your branding will still be there.
You need root to change cid, and you need htcdev unlock to root. No other way yet.

Hm..are there some news about s-off?

s
I hope it's ok to post other sites like but there is a nice tutorial here that have links to xda forum!
hwupgrade.i t/forum/showpost.php?p=37896138&postcount=320

Sevenarth said:
me too, i'm at 1.78, and i still didn't get 2.21 update i need it for wifi problems.
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I need it to fix camera focus issues. The camera won't focus on something close-up.

usaff22 said:
I need it to fix camera focus issues. The camera won't focus on something close-up.
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Same here!! Can you please help me here? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1813535

I decided, and now I got 2.21.401.10 :laugh:
I follow this steps: (thanks addsfsds)
1. Unlock, install recovery mod, root --> HOW-TO
2. Changed CID to generic (HTC__001) --> HOW-TO
3. Relocked bootloader (It's important!) --> Command: "fastboot oem lock"
4. Installed 2.21 HTC Europe RUU (includes stock recovery + stock rom) --> DOWNLOAD
5. I'm free!

You guys are saying you don't want to change your CID until S-Off is out because you don't want to unlock bootloader... Even if S-Off is out, you still have to unlock your bootloader to change CID *facepalm*

So I needed the best choice, because I need europe stock rom now.

ShensMobile said:
You guys are saying you don't want to change your CID until S-Off is out because you don't want to unlock bootloader... Even if S-Off is out, you still have to unlock your bootloader to change CID *facepalm*
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Don't facepalm without knowing. We don't want to unlock the bootloader now because once we get S-OFF, we can S-ON back again with no traces of being S-OFF'ed. However, with HTCDev, it says ***RELOCKED*** which is a clear indication that the device has had its bootloader unlocked before. Some of use don't like to void our warranties, which is why we're waiting for S-OFF.

Unlocked at&T one x Update

Hey guys,
I am an amateur in all these stuff. I recently picked up at&t one x white unlocked from US running 4.0.3
I wanted to update my phone but i guess i am afraid if my phone gets locked . Moreover i cannot even update it through settings as it says not able to connect to AT&T server.
Please help me regarding custom ROMS , updates Rooting etc and steps to follow.
Links to Threads that can help will be awesome.
Hoping you guys will help a new member
Thanks
Ankit

trojan_virus said:
Hey guys,
I am an amateur in all these stuff. I recently picked up at&t one x white unlocked from US running 4.0.3
I wanted to update my phone but i guess i am afraid if my phone gets locked . Moreover i cannot even update it through settings as it says not able to connect to AT&T server.
Please help me regarding custom ROMS , updates Rooting etc and steps to follow.
Links to Threads that can help will be awesome.
Hoping you guys will help a new member
Thanks
Ankit
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1) you mean Sim - unlocked right? In that case it won't get locked even if you update the phone software.
2)First and important step is using the search function and I known its very hard for you but once in a while try using the search function, trust me you won't get tired
Follow the instructions in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=30741993
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

trojan_virus said:
Links to Threads that can help will be awesome.
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Everything you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
And don't update. The newest 2.20 version firmware is not currently rootable. And hope you don't already have 2.20 on the phone.

redpoint73 said:
Everything you need is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
And don't update. The newest 2.20 version firmware is not currently rootable. And hope you don't already have 2.20 on the phone.
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Thanks for correcting... I learned how to provide better reply
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

a little help guys...
I also have an unlocked HOX. I tried updating the software manually by downloading the AT&T ROM Update from the HTC website but got an error and now i'm stuck on a white screen that says:
**** TAMPERED ****
**** UNLOCKED ****
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT.1.09.0000
OpenDSP-v28.1.0.32.0504
eMMC-boot
Apr 2 2012,21:08:24
RUU
Update Fail!
* I did a factory reset and now passed that white screen...does anyone know what the problem was? is my phone rooted?

y2janz said:
a little help guys...
I also have an unlocked HOX. I tried updating the software manually by downloading the AT&T ROM Update from the HTC website but got an error and now i'm stuck on a white screen that says:
**** TAMPERED ****
**** UNLOCKED ****
EVITA PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT.1.09.0000
OpenDSP-v28.1.0.32.0504
eMMC-boot
Apr 2 2012,21:08:24
RUU
Update Fail!
* I did a factory reset and now passed that white screen...does anyone know what the problem was? is my phone rooted?
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You cannot run an RUU on a boot loader unlocked phone. relock it first.

gunnyman said:
You cannot run an RUU on a boot loader unlocked phone. relock it first.
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Thanks. Unfortunately I don't know how to do that. I guess I'll hold off 4.0.4 for now...

You need to read some more, before running things willy-nilly without the proper research.
I would advise against running the 2.20 RUU. As I already mentioned, it updates the hboot, which robs you of the ability to flash kernels and radios. There is no upside to it, since you can flash the ROM in other ways. Your phone is bootloader unlocked, and has full ability to flash kernels and radios. These are all good things. Don't take a step backward by flashing the 2.20 RUU.
If all you want is to update the ROM to 2.20, just flash the pre-rooted ROM (which will not replace the hboot): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1812459
But in fact, these are more recent versions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1789059
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1838135

Ya know, you guys CAN extract the rom.zip from 2.2x ruu and pull each image and flash them individually to get the 2.2x updates and keep your unlocked 1.09 hboot intact. That way you dont have to do the kernal flashing and what not. It will be fully updated, sbl's, radio everything.:beer:

18th.abn said:
Ya know, you guys CAN extract the rom.zip from 2.2x ruu and pull each image and flash them individually to get the 2.2x updates and keep your unlocked 1.09 hboot intact. That way you dont have to do the kernal flashing and what not. It will be fully updated, sbl's, radio everything.:beer:
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how I wish I had done this.

Thanks a lot guys. I should have done some research. I bought this phone second hand thinking "unlocked" meant I could use it on other networks --didn't know the previous owner meant he unlocked the bootloader...hahaha...I guess i'll do some research to relock it.

y2janz said:
I guess i'll do some research to relock it.
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Didn't read a thing I typed, apparently.
No need to relock it. Just run one of the stock rooted or custom ROMs in Development. Flash a new radio if you want.

I'm sorry, i really don't know how to do any of those stuff...
I just got the phone a couple of days ago and i am still waiting on my t-mobile non-gba micro sim that i ordered online, now im really not sure anymore if its unlocked to other networks...
I won't know til that sim card gets here, but in the mean time i'll do some reading on all those stuff you mentioned =)

I went to the HTC site and did a manual update, but I dont have sense 4.1. anyone know if the ATT version will get it?

plz help
I have a at&t one x I bought last night that is unlocked and I am using on telus.
The phone isn't rooted and is running on android 4.0.3 and HTC sence 4.0
When I try to update it nothing happens. My brother has the same phone thro telus and has received updates. I have went to settings about phoneat&t updates but when I search it does not do nothing .

An AT&T phone won't get the updates unless it's on their network it seems. Just download the ruu
Sent from my VENOMized HoxL

Bump. I unlocked my Rogers One X a while back, because I am planning on selling it. Since that time though, I have run an RUU on it. I no longer have another carrier's SIM card to test, so I just want to know if the unlock is permanent , or if it gets relocked when an RUU or factory reset is run.

The SIM unlock is permanent and will survive any RUU or factory reset.
Sent from my Evita