Database Info

CID change with S-ON!

UPDATE: Apparently it is only possible to change the CID with S-ON if your current CID is SuperCID.
*issue closed*
I had used Revolutionary to de-brand my phone. First S-OFF, then SuperCID, then a stock unbranded ROM, then back to S-ON.
I wasn't getting the OTA to 2.3.4 here in The Netherlands, so I changed my CID to HTC__E11, which is the CID for an unbranded Sensation in The Netherlands. Lo and behold, I got the OTA immediately.
Interesting to note, I was able to change the CID using "fastboot oem writecid HTC__E11" with S-ON. Someone else was able to do exactly the same thing so it's confirmed to work.
Now that I have upgraded to 2.3.4 and have my CID set to HTC__E11, this no longer works for me. However I'm wondering if it *does* work for people still on 2.3.3, or if it only worked for me because I was already SuperCID. I wonder if others who are still on 2.3.3 are able to use "fastboot oem writecid 11111111" with S-ON (i.e. without using Revolutionary).
So, using adb tools on a stock ROM:
NOTE: If you test this you do so at your own risk.
0. download and unzip adb tools to a folder. make sure HTC Sync is not running (uninstall, or just exit/kill the application).
1. open command prompt and "cd" your adb folder
2. ensure your phone is switched on (regular home screen) and connect it by USB in charging mode (ensure usb debugging is on settings).
3. enter the command "adb devices". This is to confirm your phone is connected. (It should come back with list of devices attached and your serial number)
4. enter the command "adb reboot-bootloader". (nothing further required device WILL reboot in bootloader)
5. enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
6. enter the command "fastboot reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to reboot the bootloader)
7. enter the command "fastboot getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
8. enter the command "fastboot reboot"
9. you should now be able to flash any stock ROM you like.
NOTE: Please DO NOT change your CID to HTC__E11 unless you are in The Netherlands. HTC__E11 is the CID for an unbranded Sensation in The Netherlands. If you are in a different country, check for the appropriate CID here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195475&page=3.

I've already de-branded my phone, but I wonder if others are able to using "fastboot oem writecid 11111111" without using Revolutionary.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, I have. In fact I believe that method is in one of the tutorials here.
Here is a link that describes it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

kmdub said:
Yes, I have. In fact I believe that method is in one of the tutorials here.
Here is a link that describes it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No, that tutorial uses Revolutionary first to go from S-ON to S-OFF before changing the CID. I was able to change my CID with S-ON.

so I'm changing my cid to 11111111?
not HTC__E11?

zahashingo123 said:
so I'm changing my cid to 11111111?
not HTC__E11?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
11111111 is the SuperCID. HTC__E11 is the CID for unbranded Sensations in The Netherlands. If you don't use the SuperCID, you may want to refer to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1195475&page=3 for a list of CIDs.
I changed to the SuperCID using Revolutionary to first get S-OFF. Then I set S-ON. But even with S-ON, I was still able to change my CID (I changed it to HTC__E11 in order to receive the OTA to 2.3.4.).
So what I'm wondering is if people with 2.3.3 and S-ON are able to change their CID to the SuperCID 11111111, without first using Revolutionary to change to S-OFF.

Ok, I must have misunderstood your question. It seems as if you have clarified your question since your original post. I just thought you were asking if one could write the CID without Revolutionary. My bad. FYI, I have not tried what you are asking.
I changed to the SuperCID using Revolutionary to first get S-OFF. Then I set S-ON.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
A statement like this, though, I don't really understand. Two questions come to mind: 1) How did you set S-ON? and 2) Were you able to confirm that you wrote a new CID with S-ON, or did you just not get an error message?

kmdub said:
Ok, I must have misunderstood your question. It seems as if you have clarified your question since your original post. I just thought you were asking if one could write the CID without Revolutionary. My bad. FYI, I have not tried what you are asking.
A statement like this, though, I don't really understand. Two questions come to mind: 1) How did you set S-ON? and 2) Were you able to confirm that you wrote a new CID with S-ON, or did you just not get an error message?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I set S-ON using the instructions on how to set S-ON here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 and I confirmed it during reboot, the text "S-ON" was back on the boot screen.
I wrote the new CID with S-ON, then confirmed it by rebooting and running the command "fastboot getvar cid", which gave me the phone's CID, which indeed was the new CID I'd written. In addition, with the new CID (unbranded Dutch, instead of SuperCID), I immediately got the OTA to 2.3.4.

Someone need to test this with a stock phone!
Or try to set secureflag to 1 maybe its not really changed ...

xtcislove said:
Someone need to test this with a stock phone!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's exactly what I'm asking people to do.
xtcislove said:
Or try to set secureflag to 1 maybe its not really changed ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What's your problem, can't you read? I wrote already, the phone reports "S-ON" in the boot screen, and after a reboot, it still reports the new CID, and after setting the new CID, I got the Netherlands OTA immediately.

I tried it with stock s-on phone and it doesn't work.
Code:
C:\AndroidSDK\tools>fastboot oem writecid 11111111
...
(bootloader) pyramid_init_sd, SD card already power on
(bootloader) sdcc_init_memory_device done
(bootloader) [FAT_ERROR] fat_open_file: can not find SMART_IO.CRD
(bootloader) [JAVACARD_ERR] SMART_IO.CRD cann't find
OKAY [ 0.172s]
finished. total time: 0.172s
It still reports same cid.

supendal said:
I tried it with stock s-on phone and it doesn't work.
It still reports same cid.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for testing this - just to confirm, you tested with 2.3.3 and not 2.3.4, right?
If so, then it seems to imply that you can change the CID even with S-ON but only if you currently have SuperCID.

Then I have no idea. I would not think one could write a new CID with S-ON, regardless of the ROM. However, you have tried it and claim it works, so someone with more knowledge will have to explain why...lol
I notice in the tutorial it says "secureflag 3," which at least gives you S-ON displayed, and perhaps does set the security back on. I wonder what 0,1,and 2 do, though. Is it 0,1,2, or 3 on stock phone with S-ON?

sowen222 said:
Thanks for testing this - just to confirm, you tested with 2.3.3 and not 2.3.4, right?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, tested on stock s-on phone and stock 2.3.3 rom. 2.3.4 Ota update is still not available here.

well i do also have s-on and managed to change cid to HTC__E11 with adb and also like the OP can't seem to change it back to what it was (stock sensation with 1.50...rom) does the cid mathers in terms of warranty and ota updates??? (i'm in the netherlands)
regards
edit:well OTA updates do work on my side but still no luck changing the CID again.

nobody here that can decifer this one??

I have a sendation xe with hboot 1.18 and s-on.
I used the commands to change CID from HTC__038 to HTC__001.
I still don't receive the OTA update on my phone though.
The phone was bought from Hong Kong but from using the CID Getter app it shows CID at the top as HTC__001 now but when you scroll through the data there are still reference to it being an indian phone.
I am looking to change it to stock Euro gingerbread with CID 001 so that I can receive the OTA ICS update.
I can't use revolutionary to change to S-OFF as always fails. I can't install the RUU for euro GB as it gives an error when I try to run it.
Not having any joy asking people for help so far either.

[Q] Which is the actual CID? - different response from different tools

Hi,
If I check in fastboot I get CID 11111111 which I set myself during the setup of a custom ROM.
If I check with CID Getter application I get HTC__E11 my original CID.
Which one should I trust?
Also, anybody know if having a super CID would void the warranty? have to return my phone for repair so cleaning it up. All is different now is the CID.
Thanks a lot for your help!

saf_ro said:
Hi,
If I check in fastboot I get CID 11111111 which I set myself during the setup of a custom ROM.
If I check with CID Getter application I get HTC__E11 my original CID.
Which one should I trust?
Also, anybody know if having a super CID would void the warranty? have to return my phone for repair so cleaning it up. All is different now is the CID.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would trust the one that you get it fastboot as the one you get from CID getter is the one that is in the build.prop of your ROM.
S-OFFing would void your warranty. You need S-OFF to set SuperCID so there. Connect the dots

thanks!
Guess that's a typo and you meant S-OFF voids the warranty. You are right, if I can connect the dots they can do it as well would they check the CID
Need to find a way to change the CID back. Does not allow me to S-off now with revolutionary coz I think I use a too recent RUU (saw some related threads). Will try with an older RUU version.
Cheers,

saf_ro said:
thanks!
Guess that's a typo and you meant S-OFF voids the warranty. You are right, if I can connect the dots they can do it as well would they check the CID
Need to find a way to change the CID back. Does not allow me to S-off now with revolutionary coz I think I use a too recent RUU (saw some related threads). Will try with an older RUU version.
Cheers,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
YES! I meant S-OFF. That was embarrassing
I think you can just write CID just like how you SuperCID'd but writing proper CID instead of 11111111. I haven't done it myself so I can't help you there.
Just go to viper's thread here. He has instructions for S-ONing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300

saf_ro said:
thanks!
Guess that's a typo and you meant S-OFF voids the warranty. You are right, if I can connect the dots they can do it as well would they check the CID
Need to find a way to change the CID back. Does not allow me to S-off now with revolutionary coz I think I use a too recent RUU (saw some related threads). Will try with an older RUU version.
Cheers,
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I think what you are searching for is
fastboot oem writecid ............ (Your cid)
Be sure to flash a proper ruu first, or you might end up bricking your device turning s on
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using Tapatalk

dgenx210 said:
YES! I meant S-OFF. That was embarrassing
I think you can just write CID just like how you SuperCID'd but writing proper CID instead of 11111111. I haven't done it myself so I can't help you there.
Just go to viper's thread here. He has instructions for S-ONing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yep, already got it working.
I guess in my case the writecid was not working because I was back to S-ON and no root anymore
So, I flashed again the 1.50.401.1 ROM WITHOUT accepting the update, S-off, root, change the CID, flash the 1.50.401.1 again, change back to S-ON with the writesecureflag 3. Device can go now to repair.
Thanks for the help, great forum and info sources!

[Q] How to check CID ?

Hi, I want to Flash ICS, but need to get the correct FIRMWARE..
So please tell me how to check CID number?

Use fastboot - "fastboot getvar cid"
Apps such as cid getter, or using terminal will only return the cid of your current build.
Consider performing superCID, then you don't have to worry what your cid is.
Sent from my Pyramid-T

Problem with two CID's

I have a sensation thats giving me two CID numbers.
If i use fastboot commands i get 11111111.
If i use CID getter i get VODAP001.
Phone is s-off, rooted and unlocked.
How can i get these the same?
The phone is downloading an ICS update but not installing it.

I've seen the same thing, your correct CID is the one you got through adb. CID getter for some reason throws up CID information stored elsewhere so you generally end up getting the CID the phone came with.
Given that you are SuperCID, why won't ICS install? What error(s) are you seeing?

goatee84 said:
I've seen the same thing, your correct CID is the one you got through adb. CID getter for some reason throws up CID information stored elsewhere so you generally end up getting the CID the phone came with.
Given that you are SuperCID, why won't ICS install? What error(s) are you seeing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
More accurately... Your correct CID is the one you get through:
Code:
fastboot getvar cid
If I use adb shell command:
Code:
getprop ro.cid
Then I get my original CID "T-MOB010"...
To the OP:
Go to your directory where adb and fastboot are, and type the following:
Code:
adb reboot bootloader
wait for bootloader to boot
Code:
fastboot oem writecid VODAP001
wait for it to flash
Code:
fastboot reboot-bootloader
wait for bootloader to boot
Code:
fastboot getvar cid
verify that the output is "VODAP001"
Code:
fastboot reboot
wait for device to reboot and you should be able to install your update if you're on an unaltered stock ROM...

Thanks for the replies.
It is the rom that came on the phone but i have removed some of the app's that Vodaphone pre-install, will this affect the up date?
Part of the error message was a problem with flickr which i did remove.
I would like a T-mobile ICS stock rom that is rooted as that is my provider, any suggestions?
I tried updating to 3.32 firmware but was getting boot loops, so downgraded again.

If you apply SuperCID, your phone has 2 CIDs:
the actual CID, which is 11111111
and the backup CID, which is a backup of the
cid the phone was before(shipped).
The backup CID is stored in the misc partition,
and i havent tried yet, but there are following fastboot cmds:
fastboot oem erasebcid
fastboot oem readbcid
fastboot oem writebcid
I think theyre the appropriate cmds for handling the bcid.
After deleting the backup CID the only CID left is the (main) CID.
BTT: If you want to apply a ICS RUU, I think you have to change your CID back
to stock, because the RUU checks for a T-Mob phone, which your phone isnt if
you have SuperCID ;D
After the RUU, you can SuperCID again.
Edit:
Have not read the first time:
If you want to install a T-Mobile RUU on a Vodaphone Device,
you have to set one of the following CIDs, matching the RUU best:
TMA: T-MOB102
TMCZ: T-MOB004
TMD: T-MOB101
TMH: T-MOB007
TMHR: T-MOB006
TMMK: T-MOBL11
TMNL: T-MOB003
TMSK: T-MOB008
TMUK: T-MOB005
TMUS: T-MOB010
Greetz
criestr

ann-dr01d said:
Thanks for the replies.
It is the rom that came on the phone but i have removed some of the app's that Vodaphone pre-install, will this affect the up date?
Part of the error message was a problem with flickr which i did remove.
I would like a T-mobile ICS stock rom that is rooted as that is my provider, any suggestions?
I tried updating to 3.32 firmware but was getting boot loops, so downgraded again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your stock ROM must be unaltered... Restore those apps if you still have them.

CID changed?

i root and S-OFF my phone few months ago using JuopunutBear S-OFF method, and pretty sure i did SuperCID method.
But my CID now had changed to HTC_044 (checked using getprop ro.cid & CID Getter)
ROM List in sequence
ARHD -> AOKPCB -> PkMn -> Viper
i upgraded radio as well, will it modify CID?
and what should i do? change back to SuperCID?

Never seen the CID change from flashing anything before, but doesn't mean it couldn't somehow, ie I haven't seen everything. If you want to flash things not meant for that CID then yes just redo the superCID.
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G using xda app-developers app

when i use fastboot getvar cid to check CID
it shows that cid : 11111111
previously i check with Terminal and an apps from Play Store and they both show HTC_044
is there any problem? lol

No the apps from store told you always the "old" CID. Thats no problem.

Mr-YC said:
when i use fastboot getvar cid to check CID
it shows that cid : 11111111
previously i check with Terminal and an apps from Play Store and they both show HTC_044
is there any problem? lol
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
phil1596 said:
No the apps from store told you always the "old" CID. Thats no problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
nooo lol
the cid getter and checking cid will check the rom cid
and it can be simply edited in build.prop