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As the title says, I am having a lot of trouble rooting this phone.
I got this phone as a warranty replacement for my old phone that was rooted following the CM guide.
I tried following the CM guide to root and get s-off but that did not work since it would not let me change the version number. I had to unlock the bootloader through HTC before it would let me run the misc_version file. After I got that working, it wouldn't let me flash old rom. No errors, it would just scan the rom and then not give me the option to flash.
I tried a few of the other guides to try to get s-off but those did not work either. Visionary does not work to get temp root. I did get temp root using fre3vo then tried running gfree to get s-off but that did not work either.
So as of now I am unable to downgrade my rom, so I can't follow the rest of the instructions from CM.
Any ideas?
Data from bootloader:
*** UNLOCKED ***
GLACIER PVT **** S-ON
HBOOT-0.90.0000
MICRIO-0429
RADIO-26.13.04.07_M
eMMC-boot
OS related:
Android 2.3.4
Software number
2.35.531.1 710RD
I did try to flash the 0.89 hboot with the htc tool but that did not work either. It timed out waiting for the phone to reconnect after reboot.
Let me know if other information is needed. I would like to get back to ICS, hard to stay with gingerbread now.
Thanks in advance!
After some more searching, looks like I need to relock my bootloader before I can downgrade. Is this right?
Roman217 said:
After some more searching, looks like I need to relock my bootloader before I can downgrade. Is this right?
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I also just got a replacement phone and had some issues with the Cyanogenmod guide that I've used several times in the past. I downgraded to froyo, installed visionary. Gained temp root then turned s-off by :
adb push gfree /data/local
adb shell
su
cd /data/local
chmod 777 gfree
./gfree --secu_flag off
I was then able to gain perm root by using this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=834225
Hope this helps!
Looks like relocking the bootloader did it. Now it's letting me downgrade, so I guess I am one step closer to returning to ICS.
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As a recap:
Original locked bootloader did not let misc_version run.
Unlocked bootloader let fre3vo and misc_version run but did not let me flash the froyo rom.
Relocked bootloader lets fre3vo, misc_version and the the downgrade to froyo run.
And I can just flash my old nandroid backup, correct?
Or do I need to flash the rom first?
Roman217 said:
Looks like relocking the bootloader did it. Now it's letting me downgrade, so I guess I am one step closer to returning to ICS.
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As a recap:
Original locked bootloader did not let misc_version run.
Unlocked bootloader let fre3vo and misc_version run but did not let me flash the froyo rom.
Relocked bootloader lets fre3vo, misc_version and the the downgrade to froyo run.
And I can just flash my old nandroid backup, correct?
Or do I need to flash the rom first?
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You should be able to reflash your nandroid backup. If not, you have a rom to flash correct?
EDIT: Are you fully rooted or are you just downgraded?
Finally got it fully rooted, flashing the nandroid backup now.
Looks like the 0.90 hboot needs to be unlocked then relocked to be able to downgrade.
It has nothing to do with bootloader, and everything to do with temp root that you didn't achieve. If you would succeed - you'd be able to flash misc_version.
Even with temp root and changing the version, the PD15IMG wouldn't flash until I relocked the boot loader.
That, of course, is correct. But I mean - you didn't have to unlock it in first place.
can you post full instruction how to gain root please and what to do, i have the bootloader unlocked i really really need that root
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Hi everyone,
I feel kind of bad for asking such a generic question like this, and I assure you that I have read around and done my research, but before I do potentially dangerous, irreversible, things to my device, I just want to make sure that I will perform the necessary steps correctly.
Basically, I have owned my HOX since launch date, and it came with either 1.73 or 1.85 base. As such, I rooted and unlocked the bootloader as soon as the exploits were available, and have been comfortably flashing ROMs and kernels every since. However, I have been experiencing some issues with data connectivity and stuff, issues that remain with any ROM, kernel, or radio that I flash. The details aren't important...
Now, I want to basically "start over" with my HOX. As if it was a brand new, unmodified, fresh device. So basically, unroot, relock bootloader, RUU, etc... And then start all over, root, unlock bootloader, install recovery, etc.....
Basically, what exact steps do I need to take to accomplish the "starting over"? As in the methods to use, the RUU to use, etc... ?
An outline of the steps, basically. My biggest fear is restoring to the wrong thing and losing my old HBOOT.
Again, I know this question probably gets asked often, but please bear with me through this.
I ruu'd my wife a and it was about 3 weeks before att sent her the next update lol. As long as you don't accept it you'll be fine. I'm sure you'd prolly root as soon as its finished anyway..
But you got it right. No need to unroot, just fire up fastboot and enter "fastboot oem lock". (Without quotes)
Figure out which ruu you need, most likely 1.85. Make sure you have the right HTC drivers updated, and make sure HTC sync is working right. Download ruu, which is an executable application, and run it. It should factory restore your phone like the day you bought it.
As far as restoring to the "bad" hboot, it shouldn't let you complete an ruu that's for another firmware other than what you had on it when you got root... So you'll be safe. Good luck bro, come back and let us know how it went :thumbup:
Sent from my One X using Tapatalk 2
So basically relock the bootloader with "fastboot oem lock" , and then RUU, and I have a fresh new phone?
And for determining which RUU I need, either 1.73 or 1.85, if I try running the wrong one, it will stop me?
And since I'm still on the older HBOOT with the older initial base, root and unlock the same way I did originally?
And also, once I relock my boot loader, should I immediately RUU?
So a full outline would be:
Connect phone to computer ( with drivers and all)
Boot into fast boot
Relock bootloader with command
RUU
Let phone boot
Re-root
Re-unlock bootloader
Install recovery
Flash ROMS!
?
And just because it's been forever since I've done it, what are the steps again for RUUing? Do I need to boot the phone into any special mode? Or I just connect the phone to the PC and run the RUU?
And after I relock the bootloader, will the phone reboot out of fastboot or anything? Or should I go immediately from the relock phase to the RUU phase?
Thanks
So basically relock the bootloader with "fastboot oem lock" , and then RUU, and I have a fresh new phone? You got it.
And for determining which RUU I need, either 1.73 or 1.85, if I try running the wrong one, it will stop me? Yes, it'll throw an error when you try to go through the RUU install process.
And since I'm still on the older HBOOT with the older initial base, root and unlock the same way I did originally? Yes. This is a fresh phone install after you run the RUU (like the day you bought it).
And also, once I relock my boot loader, should I immediately RUU? Yes. There's not a lot else you really need to do (especially on bricked phones, not a lot you CAN do).
So a full outline would be:
Connect phone to computer ( with drivers and all)
Boot into fast boot
Relock bootloader with command
RUU
Let phone boot
Re-root
Re-unlock bootloader
Install recovery
Flash ROMS!
? - Yes, that's pretty much it.
And just because it's been forever since I've done it, what are the steps again for RUUing? Do I need to boot the phone into any special mode? Or I just connect the phone to the PC and run the RUU? - Connect to pc in fastboot usb and run it from there.
And after I relock the bootloader, will the phone reboot out of fastboot or anything? - Nope, it'll stay in fastboot unless you reboot it.
Or should I go immediately from the relock phase to the RUU phase? - That makes things a little faster
Yep.. Run it from anywhere, as long as your computer recognizes your device let us know how it goes
Sent from my One X using Tapatalk 2
Ok, thanks a lot.
I don't have a PC with me right now (mac user) but once I get the opportunity I will go through with this. Thanks again!
Im hoping this thread may help me to solve my problem (I'm a total noob too lol)
I rooted and flashed a Rom on my HTC One S, and I had the same issues as OP
Im with Fido, but I was told that both Fido and Rogers use the same RUU
Trying to go back to stock, I relocked the bootloader.
1. then I ran the RUU (found a tutorial online), but I got an error message (155: wrong RUU or file cant be larger or something like that)
2. then I tried an alternative method : extract 2 files from the RUU, move them to another folder and from there run a cmd; didnt work either
(By the way, in method number 1, I also had to flash a recovery file (stock recovery) during the bootloader unlock process)
Did I do it the right way?
Can some Senior member give me a detailed step by step method?
Why do you keep posting HTC ONE S questions in our HTC ONE X forum? What is wrong with using the correct forum?
954wrecker said:
Why do you keep posting HTC ONE S questions in our HTC ONE X forum? What is wrong with using the correct forum?
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Yeah.
954wrecker said:
Why do you keep posting HTC ONE S questions in our HTC ONE X forum? What is wrong with using the correct forum?
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I did ???
Hey what do you know :laugh:
I have tried to do this multiple times, but no matter how many times a run the 2.2 exploit, and flash the unlock code bootloader continues to say relocked? any ideas
Yes, you need to check your pm. You need to hard reset the device. Hold power until device reboots, capacitive keys will flash during the process. Then run the unlock and you're device will unlock. I spent a full day to figure this out... Lol
Sent from my HTC One XL using Tapatalk 2
anyone happen to have a link on how to reset your phone back to factory defaults? i've had too many issues with roms, and my wifi, and as i use it for work, i cant have this happening.
I didn't back up the factory ROM before i started flashing, does that mean im pretty much screwed?
I have Hboot 1.14
Behemyth said:
anyone happen to have a link on how to reset your phone back to factory defaults? i've had too many issues with roms, and my wifi, and as i use it for work, i cant have this happening.
I didn't back up the factory ROM before i started flashing, does that mean im pretty much screwed?
I have Hboot 1.14
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If you want to reset to stock just run the ruu like the poster above is trying to do.
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ECEXCURSION said:
If you want to reset to stock just run the ruu like the poster above is trying to do.
Sent from my HTC One XL
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Nobody answered his question about if he needs to find a RUU specific to his device. I've been looking and can't find an RUU specific to 1.14, and I dont want to chance bricking my device.
Behemyth said:
Nobody answered his question about if he needs to find a RUU specific to his device. I've been looking and can't find an RUU specific to 1.14, and I dont want to chance bricking my device.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
scroll down to the stock ruu section and look up the firmware 2.2 not the hboot 1.14
Well, I'm the OP, and I ended up figuring out what RUU to use, which was 1.73. Basically, I ran 'fastboot oem lock' , then ran the RUU right afterwards, then booted up and ran the root exploit, rooted, and then ran 'fastboot oem unlock' using my old Unlock.bin file that I had from the very first time I unlocked the bootloader. From there, I installed a custom recovery and was good to go.
Yah, if your using 2.20 firmware, run the below link, works like a charm. Must make sure you re-lock the bootloader before, or it will error out. Just hold down the power button until it turns off if this happens.
possible brick
Skeeterdrums said:
So basically relock the bootloader with "fastboot oem lock" , and then RUU, and I have a fresh new phone? You got it.
And for determining which RUU I need, either 1.73 or 1.85, if I try running the wrong one, it will stop me? Yes, it'll throw an error when you try to go through the RUU install process.
And since I'm still on the older HBOOT with the older initial base, root and unlock the same way I did originally? Yes. This is a fresh phone install after you run the RUU (like the day you bought it).
And also, once I relock my boot loader, should I immediately RUU? Yes. There's not a lot else you really need to do (especially on bricked phones, not a lot you CAN do).
So a full outline would be:
Connect phone to computer ( with drivers and all)
Boot into fast boot
Relock bootloader with command
RUU
Let phone boot
Re-root
Re-unlock bootloader
Install recovery
Flash ROMS!
? - Yes, that's pretty much it.
And just because it's been forever since I've done it, what are the steps again for RUUing? Do I need to boot the phone into any special mode? Or I just connect the phone to the PC and run the RUU? - Connect to pc in fastboot usb and run it from there.
And after I relock the bootloader, will the phone reboot out of fastboot or anything? - Nope, it'll stay in fastboot unless you reboot it.
Or should I go immediately from the relock phase to the RUU phase? - That makes things a little faster
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I did this, but my phone never boots. It just stays at the bootloader after i run the RUU. Any ideas? :/
Also, i get the "this build is for development purposes only" message under the HTC logo before the phone enters the bootloader.
EDIT: managed to get the bootloadr unlocked again via HTCDev.com and flashed recovery and ROM. Guess Im not starting fresh after all lol
I would like to put my phone back to stock, I currently have Cyanogenmod on there, rooted, unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery. I am wanting to sell my phone so I need to know how to put it back to stock. Any help is appreciated
I am s-on
unlocked bootloader
HBOOT 2.00.0002
4ext recovery
deadphone99 said:
I would like to put my phone back to stock, I currently have Cyanogenmod on there, rooted, unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery. I am wanting to sell my phone so I need to know how to put it back to stock. Any help is appreciated
I am s-on
unlocked bootloader
HBOOT 2.00.0002
4ext recovery
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Basically, just follow a 2.00.002 to 0.98.00000 downgrade guide involving using htcdev, such as this one, starting from the step where you push misc_version onto the device (you're already rooted and unlocked).
Obviously, if you don't want to S-OFF, you don't have to run Revolutionary.
You will need to use a RUU, you will need to re-lock your bootloader immediately before the RUU step. If you're not sure about how to choose a RUU, please see the relevant section of my guide in my signature.
If you want to sell the device as a 2.00.002 (you meanie! xD) then you can apply a newer RUU than for 0.98.0000, just don't put on ICS D:
paulie-uk said:
Basically, just follow a 2.00.002 to 0.98.00000 downgrade guide involving using htcdev, such as this one, starting from the step where you push misc_version onto the device (you're already rooted and unlocked).
Obviously, if you don't want to S-OFF, you don't have to run Revolutionary.
You will need to use a RUU, you will need to re-lock your bootloader immediately before the RUU step. If you're not sure about how to choose a RUU, please see the relevant section of my guide in my signature.
If you want to sell the device as a 2.00.002 (you meanie! xD) then you can apply a newer RUU than for 0.98.0000, just don't put on ICS D:
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I get permission denied when trying to change the misc_version number, any ideas?
EDIT: I just sorted it
deadphone99 said:
I get permission denied when trying to change the misc_version number, any ideas?
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You need to run misc_version as root, use su to gain root in your terminal for when you issue the command. You may need to interact with a permission request on the phone screen.
If you have an old adb on your computer and your rom is android 4.x, you might need to get a newer adb for it to work properly (some security stuff was changed).
I just bought the at&t htc one x online. It come with the 5.18 firmware.
I did a little research but could only root the phone with WeakSauce.
I have tried the firewater but not any luck yet.
Is there any way that I could install Recovery or unlock bootloader for now?( I try HTC-DEv but they give me the Error Code: 160.
Error Reason: MID Not Allowed.). I also try change CID but still got the CWS_001
Are we stuck here in 5.18?
By the way, when I boot into bootloader, the phone shows "Tampered" and "Locked"
Is it normal?
Thank you very much.
No, there is no way at all you can install a custom recovery. In order to do that you need an unlocked bootloader, which you can't do because there is no exploit to get SuperCID on the 5.18 firmware. The closest you're gonna get is temp root via Weaksauce, which will only allow you to install root apps, you are unable to install any custom ROMs. Unless a highly skilled dev releases a crack (don't hold your breath, this is an old phone now) you're stuck in this situation.
Sent from my Evita
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No, there is no way at all you can install a custom recovery. In order to do that you need an unlocked bootloader, which you can't do because there is no exploit to get SuperCID on the 5.18 firmware. The closest you're gonna get is temp root via Weaksauce, which will only allow you to install root apps, you are unable to install any custom ROMs. Unless a highly skilled dev releases a crack (don't hold your breath, this is an old phone now) you're stuck in this situation.
Sent from my Evita
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Could we install system apps uing weaksauce? I tried but faild..
I don't believe so, your system partition is read-only.
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Q&A for [s-off] moonshine s-off for ville_c2
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Hello everyone.
I tried using Moonshine to S-OFF my HTC One S (villec2), which didn’t quite go as intended and now I’m stuck in a boot loop.
I downloaded Moonshine from the Moonshine website, under HTC One S – S3 model (ville_c2), first download for ROM version 3.19.401.101 (I got that version number from Software information somewhere in Settings). I then made sure that the phone had Fast boot disabled under power options, turned off the screen lock, connected the phone to the desktop (running Ubuntu 14.10) via the USB cable, and did sudo ./distiller. Moonshine did its magic for a few minutes and, in the end, the phone was powered off. However, when I powered it on, it got stuck in a boot loop.
Now, to solve this, I rebooted into recovery mode (I’ve got something that says CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4, not quite sure where I got that) and tried restoring the backup I had previously made and/or wiping caches, none of which seemed to help.
So here’s where I am now: I can boot into bootloader just fine. The bootloader says moonshine S-OFF on top. Normal boot is stuck in a boot loop; it shows the regular splash screen for a few seconds, then a window entitled Android is upgrading… and a spinning progress thingy along with Optimizing app 1 of 24. for a second, then Starting apps. for a few more seconds, then the screen just turns off and the loop begins anew. Occasionally I can see, for a brief moment, an error message right at the end; I can’t quite discern what it says, but it is about a crash of something with gapps in its name.
During the boot loop, I can connect to the phone using ADB (and by that I mean that I can access the shell with adb shell or reboot into bootloader or recovery with adb reboot bootloader or adb reboot recovery). Oddly enough, when I try to power down, the phone doesn’t power down but reboots into recovery instead. I tried powering it down by: holding the power button for a really long time (this, however, just restarts the boot loop); FASTBOOT → POWER DOWN from the bootloader; adb reboot -p; adb shell → reboot -p.
So, what do I do now? (I apologize if I made some obvious mistake with the procedure described above, or with making this post…)
EDIT: I also forgot to mention that the Moonshine directory seems to contain a file called boot_backup.img; can it help me with anything?
i have a problem with s-on. this app solved.
thanks for s-off
Hi, i want to thank all the people involved into moonshine's s-off solution for villec2. I've run it on 64-bit Debian Wheezy. It worked perfect. Finally my One S is free .
I can't thank you on solution thread because i have not enough posts to post anywhere.
The CID for my One S was ORANGB10. It was bought in ORANGE PL.
Thanks again.
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Moonshine on stock ICS?
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Moonshine on stock ICS 4.0.4?
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Moonshine on stock ICS 4.0.4?
Aleksic82 said:
Moonshine on stock ICS 4.0.4?
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moonshine request a jb bases rom but in runrummer dont say anything. They say runrummer run in a stock or another roM. So, checkout, try and coment!
JavierG123 said:
moonshine request a jb bases rom but in runrummer dont say anything. They say runrummer run in a stock or another roM. So, checkout, try and coment!
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I would recommend to have a close to stock ROM for rumrunner too. I remember I've used Viper at that time for this purpose
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Rapier said:
I would recommend to have a close to stock ROM for rumrunner too. I remember I've used Viper at that time for this purpose
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i have 4.1.1. 3.20.518.102 CL175688 release-keys. can i use rumrunner?
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Hi every one, greetings from Serbia!! I have couple problems on my Htc one s ville2. 1. Can't unlock relocked bootloader, i many time try, its finish every segment ok htcdev, cmd, token, bin code, mobile phone accept, i click yes on ulock htc screen on mobile and enter power buton, restart phone, and up system, every ok, but not unlocked in bootloader, stay relocked. Phone its s-on, my phone (ICS 4.0.4)find OTA update and download, but cant install update, Verification Failed. S-on its problematic? Why i can't unlocked bootloader, i want to install twpr and flash officiall (and root) OTA update on my Htc.
Aleksic82 said:
Hi every one, greetings from Serbia!! I have couple problems on my Htc one s ville2. 1. Can't unlock relocked bootloader, i many time try, its finish every segment ok htcdev, cmd, token, bin code, mobile phone accept, i click yes on ulock htc screen on mobile and enter power buton, restart phone, and up system, every ok, but not unlocked in bootloader, stay relocked. Phone its s-on, my phone (ICS 4.0.4)find OTA update and download, but cant install update, Verification Failed. S-on its problematic? Why i can't unlocked bootloader, i want to install twpr and flash officiall (and root) OTA update on my Htc.
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Search a RUU for your phone. maybe that work
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Yes i m, flash RUU and after that, i try to unlock bootloader, but i can't , many time i try... After that, in software update find last update, and downloading, every ok, but can't install, variant system version-raport. Any solution?
Aleksic82 said:
Hi every one, greetings from Serbia!! I have couple problems on my Htc one s ville2. 1. Can't unlock relocked bootloader, i many time try, its finish every segment ok htcdev, cmd, token, bin code, mobile phone accept, i click yes on ulock htc screen on mobile and enter power buton, restart phone, and up system, every ok, but not unlocked in bootloader, stay relocked. Phone its s-on, my phone (ICS 4.0.4)find OTA update and download, but cant install update, Verification Failed. S-on its problematic? Why i can't unlocked bootloader, i want to install twpr and flash officiall (and root) OTA update on my Htc.
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Here is the thread for Ville S4 dunno anything about C2 and I won't recommend you to flash or use any procedure from here unless it's stated that works for C2. You might risk bricking your device otherwise
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Ok, i understand that. I have one question for every one, can i install ota update on s-on, s-off its need or not? I have on my htc one s ville 2 s-on, i cant unlock bootloader, always relocked, many, many times i try, one_kit_v, or easy Unlock tools or direct on htcdev, always phone acept comand end always acept on screen yes unlock press power key, but stay relocked. In app get cid from gp, says htc__044-asia wwe, but in cmd fastboot getvar cid stay 11111, im confused, many question, but no answer, i hope so its riff jtag box not only solution on my phone. Thanks anyway!
I guess having S-On for Ville C2 means same thing...that is, you must flash kernel in fastboot mode after every ROM flash.
So you could use OTA but after installing OTA you have to go to fastboot and flash the kernel from that OTA. It also means you should open the OTA zip on your PC and extract it from there to have it at hand when needed
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I guess having S-On for Ville C2 means same thing...that is, you must flash kernel in fastboot mode after every ROM flash.
So you could use OTA but after installing OTA you have to go to fastboot and flash the kernel from that OTA. It also means you should open the OTA zip on your PC and extract it from there to have it at hand when needed
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Thanks man.
Flash kernel after RUU exe ICS update? I can't OTA install, phone its find, download but cat't, verifact- variant system version, can't install. From recovery, recovery error flash zip, cant find update, i think this problem caused s-on.
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Ok, i understand that. I have one question for every one, can i install ota update on s-on, s-off its need or not? I have on my htc one s ville 2 s-on, i cant unlock bootloader, always relocked, many, many times i try, one_kit_v, or easy Unlock tools or direct on htcdev, always phone acept comand end always acept on screen yes unlock press power key, but stay relocked. In app get cid from gp, says htc__044-asia wwe, but in cmd fastboot getvar cid stay 11111, im confused, many question, but no answer, i hope so its riff jtag box not only solution on my phone. Thanks anyway!
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Aleksic82 said:
Ok, i understand that. I have one question for every one, can i install ota update on s-on, s-off its need or not? I have on my htc one s ville 2 s-on, i cant unlock bootloader, always relocked, many, many times i try, one_kit_v, or easy Unlock tools or direct on htcdev, always phone acept comand end always acept on screen yes unlock press power key, but stay relocked. In app get cid from gp, says htc__044-asia wwe, but in cmd fastboot getvar cid stay 11111, im confused, many question, but no answer, i hope so its riff jtag box not only solution on my phone. Thanks anyway!
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1-. if you want to install another RUU different at you CID you need be a S-OFF and SuperCID.
2-. if you want to install .zip rom flashed from recovery you DONT need be a S-OFF, but, after flash a rom you need flash boot.mg from fastboot.
3-.The problem with unlock boot loader its very strange, i relock and unlock boot loader a lot of time and no problems.
Hey guys
I sincerely apologize in advance if this is wrong thread to post such question in. Please be so kind to redirect me to the right thread, I just got registered
Here's my problem. Couple of days ago my phone (HTC One S, villec2, S-ON, here's the picture from bootloader http://tinypic.com/r/qo87k6/8) started behaving somewhat out of the order. Every process that was there, everything started throwing out errors with the likes of Google play has stopped working, Music has stopped working, Messages has stopped working, nothing was the same as it was before that. And nothing else like cleaning the phone with some apps from Google Play didn't help. Therefore, I decided to install myself a custom ROM
Phone was already rooted two days after I got it. It was pretty straightforward process really. That was two years ago. I needed root acess to install some app that required root acess, don't ask me which app was this because I don't remember, honestly. It also installed TWRP 2.6.0.0 and SuperSU
I downloaded ROM (this one in particular http://www.android.gs/update-htc-one-s-to-android-5-1-1-lollipop-with-resurrection-remix-5-4-4-custom-rom/), followed instructions, got into TWRP and this is when the turd hit the fan. Instructions said that I need to wipe my phone. I did just that, with one exepction - I wiped everything from my phone. Spare me saying that I'm an idiot, I've got over that fact already
Basically, TWRP said that no OS is installed. Everything was wiped out from internal SD card aswell, including my ROM file that I put on the phone. I tried with mounting USB storage, which got me into the SD card on my PC and I've put ROM file on it again. So I tried flashing the ROM with TWRP but it kept telling me that my device is not supported to install this ROM
So I was stuck in bootloader with option to flash TWRP.img file from fastboot enviroment on PC, nothing more than that
I've tried at least 4 different ROM-s. One got installed on my phone but when I rebooted my device it got stuck on HTC logo screen and kept rebooting (boot loop I think it's called) until I manually got into bootloader with combination of power down+volume down button
So I started looking for solutions. I found out, that there's two different "flavours" of HTC One S. One is ville, the other one is villec2, which I have. I've read all about RUU files that can help me recover my phone but after searching through http://androidruu.com/?developer=VilleC2 I found nothing that can help me. I've downloaded two different RUU's, locked and unlocked bootloader twice, rebooted RUU but none of them was compatible with my phone
I've seen something about OTA manual updates, which I also tried but it didn't do anything. I've tried flashing firmware.zip that I got from OTA update file, flashed boot.img but then the phone got to the point where it should update but it kept showing me red triangle. The only option was, again, to boot it into bootloader and I was back at square one
Then I read something about turning your phone S-OFF with that moonshine software and about installing any RUU I want without complications. So I got one and realized that I can't do anything with it because my phone only boots in bootloader and as far as I understand, you need to run distiller.exe while the device is turned on and it has to be in Android OS. Which is not an option with me, because as I said, I can only boot my phone into bootloader and then boot something else via fastboot commands on my PC
Am I screwed here? I've tried literally every single thing, I've looked over dozens of recovery guides for this phone but none of them worked for me. I heard that I need exactly the same ROM (matching CID and everything) that was previously installed on the device. Thing is that I didn't do any backup of stock ROM before all that fiasco. I've tried this site too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2200930 but all links seem dead, because it only shows me some advertisement things and nothing else
I know I got myself in a situation where anyone with a bit more brain than me would use this bricked phone as a paperweight but I'm stubborn enough to try just about everything to revive my device. At this moment it's stuck in bootloop. I can't boot into recovery because it only keeps rebooting over and over and over again. Fastboot recognizes my device if I type fastboot devices into command prompt but that's just about it
So please, if somebody has the slightest idea what am I to do, tell me all about it because I've ran out of ideas and there's nothing more to my knowledge to try at this point. Thanks in advance!