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.
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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
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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?
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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!
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That's exactly what I'm asking people to do.
xtcislove said:
Or try to set secureflag to 1 maybe its not really changed ...
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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.
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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?
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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.
I want to install super cid but when I enter the command
"fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
I got this error
... INFO[ERR] Command error !!!
I am s-off and unlock fastboot with htc dev
my hboot is 2.00.2002
Radio-3822.10.08.04_M
I change both hboot and radio but no change and cid didnt change.
i need it to install a RUU
I have problem of wifi with all ics rom and this is the solution to install the ruu and s-off and reinstall ics rom(Long story)
But the rom has difrent cid and i need super cid
Why not just create a GoldCard?
foX2delta said:
Why not just create a GoldCard?
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hi good man.
I dont know exactly what is the use of Goldcard.
as u know Iwant to flash
RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.4_Radio_20.28I.30.085 AU_3805.06.02.03_M_release_199410_signed
But the cid of the rom is diffrent from my phone.what is the solution.
Sorry for realy bad english.
@ayene
Follow this guide, I used ths command to get my memory card CID "cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc2/mmc2:*/cid"
Or download the market app GoldCard Helper (already patched and reversed)
Note you may have to change your misc-version, but that depends on what you current misc-version is, but we'll cross that bridge if we come to it.
so i ahve desire s rooted, i want revert to totaly stock does i have some dificulty or just flash ruu!
saga PVT ENG S-OFF
hboot - 0.98.2000 (PG8810000)
radio 38.03.02.11_M
@gefilus
Pretty well explained.... I see you have the ENG hboot so all you need to is run the RUU.
And please give what errors it gives and what RUU you are using.
Are you expecting wine from water with the info you are giving.
If i'd guess you on need Europe, TMO or O2 RUU...
Run these two fastboot command, you know setup fastboot, biit into fastboot...
fastboot getvar cid
fastboot getvar version-main
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I dont have branded. I need europe ruu phone is not locked on carrier
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
@gefilus
So does "some dificulty or just flash ruu" mean you just need the RUU?
This thread has all the RUU's.
You can flash the "1.47.401.4" to get back to stock (sense 2.1) (easy to s-off)
or the latest and (greatest?????) "2.10.401.8"
I did flash ruu. No probelms no errors nothing. All works I'm back on latest last version
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
Hi,
I'm trying to go to the stock rom because I have to return my phone because I have battery problems and dust behind my screen.
But when I try to flash a stock rom it doesn't work. It says that I using the wrong image update.
Current image is 1.11.401.110 and I want to go to the lastest stock rom 3.32.401.105
What do I have to do?
Thanks
What was the original CID ? What CID do you now have ?
1.11.401....... wow that seems really old.
x.xx.401.... will need CID "HTC__001" or SuperCID "11111111".
What exactly does it say when you run the RUU ? Does it connect OK to the Sensation, does it say what the existing version is on the phone ?
gol_n_dal said:
What was the original CID ? What CID do you now have ?
1.11.401....... wow that seems really old.
x.xx.401.... will need CID "HTC__001" or SuperCID "11111111".
What exactly does it say when you run the RUU ? Does it connect OK to the Sensation, does it say what the existing version is on the phone ?
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I at the moment I have SuperCID so '11111111'.
My sensation was connected correctly to the pc
And do you need my Hboot version or my firmware?
My Hboot: 1.27.1100
Firmware: 3.33 full package
Greetz
tommeke19 said:
I at the moment I have SuperCID so '11111111'.
My sensation was connected correctly to the pc
And do you need my Hboot version or my firmware?
My Hboot: 1.27.1100
Firmware: 3.33 full package
Greetz
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OK I don't understand where 1.11.401.110.... figures in the situation. If I understand correctly that is a custom ROM based off a different platform with Sense 4.0. Probably wrong though..
Are you fully S-OFF (clutching at straws here). Assuming you are you should be able to install an RUU easily. I recently went from 3.32.161.... to 3.32.401.. then back to 1.27.161... with no issues at all.
I'm sure someone more able than me can help you here.
GL
tommeke19 said:
I at the moment I have SuperCID so '11111111'.
My sensation was connected correctly to the pc
And do you need my Hboot version or my firmware?
My Hboot: 1.27.1100
Firmware: 3.33 full package
Greetz
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ok you are SOFF seeing that you have revolutionary HBOOT ..
so when returning stock ...its better to flash the correct stock...which can be found using CID
but as you have supercid now ...you need to know your original cid or the carrier/country the phone is linked to ..for finding the proper stock RUU
this guide helps you in fiding the proper stock RUU and it has flashing instructions too
Hi,
I followed the link and tried to get my CID but I only get 11111111 so i don't know what I have to download now
Install "cid getter" from the market.
AFAIK the entry for "ro.cid" should tell you your original CID.
e.g. It says VODAP001 for me while "fastboot getvar cid" gives "11111111".
tommeke19 said:
Hi,
I followed the link and tried to get my CID but I only get 11111111 so i don't know what I have to download now
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from which country you bought the phone from and to which carrier it is linked to ?
Thanks everyone for helping me, but after using google I've found a site and found the solution.
Is it possible to do a JB RUU after i just superCID and S-OFF? Because i wanna go back to stock.
Yes,but don't use the OTA RUU or you will brick your phone
yooouuri said:
Is it possible to do a JB RUU after i just superCID and S-OFF? Because i wanna go back to stock.
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You can use any ruu while s-OFF, just simply plug phone to computer and run ruu. No need to relock bootloader.
For the supercid, it is recommended to change it back to original with fastboot command.
Fastboot oem write cid xxxxxxxx.
There has been a few bricks takin Jb ota while still supercid.
Sent from my HTC One S
tominozh said:
You can use any ruu while s-OFF, just simply plug phone to computer and run ruu. No need to relock bootloader.
For the supercid, it is recommended to change it back to original with fastboot command.
Fastboot oem write cid xxxxxxxx.
There has been a few bricks takin Jb ota while still supercid.
Sent from my HTC One S
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Uwe303 said:
Yes,but don't use the OTA RUU or you will brick your phone
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Thanks for your fast response, how do i know my original CID?
Im going to flash
RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
So do i need to change my CID?
yooouuri said:
Thanks for your fast response, how do i know my original CID?
Im going to flash
RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
So do i need to change my CID?
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Just change it to
Fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
Sent from my HTC One S
tominozh said:
Just change it to
Fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
Sent from my HTC One S
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Thanks
Edit;
If i change my CID to HTC__001 and i run the RUU, i cant change my language to dutch.
@tominozh
Edit;
Changed to HTC__E11, lets run the RUU again and hope!
CIDs list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139447
tominozh said:
Just change it to
Fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
Sent from my HTC One S
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Its not mandatory to change your SuperCID back to stock just to install a RUU (with OTA RUU you get problems, but not with normal ones).
yooouuri said:
Thanks
Edit;
If i change my CID to HTC__001 and i run the RUU, i cant change my language to dutch.
@tominozh
Edit;
Changed to HTC__E11, lets run the RUU again and hope!
CIDs list: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2139447
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Where you cant change the language?