I am about to buy a HTC Sensation. However, my provider (Swisscom, Switzerland) offers it only with Branding. Is there a way I can flash such a branded device with the original ROM from HTC? Is it available anywhere? Will I have problems because of the signed bootloader? Thanks in advandace for any help!
Currently, the goldcard method doesn't seem to be working. That's the only way to flash an official ROM without having an unlocked bootloader.
So, currently, sadly no way to do it. Hopefully when HTC release an unlocked bootloader for it, we will see changes.
madindehead said:
Currently, the goldcard method doesn't seem to be working. That's the only way to flash an official ROM without having an unlocked bootloader.
So, currently, sadly no way to do it. Hopefully when HTC release an unlocked bootloader for it, we will see changes.
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Do you know whether HTC is planning to do so at all? I heard they wanted to make future bootloaders unsigned, but will the Sensation get an "Update" or something like that to have it unsigned?
I asked HTC about how and when the bootloader will be unlocked and they just tweeted me back saying "Good question. More specific details will be shared soon."
So yeah... :/
Firefall! said:
I am about to buy a HTC Sensation. However, my provider (Swisscom, Switzerland) offers it only with Branding. Is there a way I can flash such a branded device with the original ROM from HTC? Is it available anywhere? Will I have problems because of the signed bootloader? Thanks in advandace for any help!
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Hello,
Got a HTC Sensation from Swisscom and I'm wondering the same, any news on this?
I tried an update found on the forum: version 1.35.401.1, tried to install and said 'wrong client id'... Didn't update.
Just sent a request to HTC customer support to know if I'll get the OTA... But I don't expect much from this.
If I can't unlock and root this phone I'm gonna get rid of it and will never get a HTC again, that's one sure thing. Already regret having bought it, should have waited for it to be unlocked first!
ccounotte said:
Hello,
Got a HTC Sensation from Swisscom and I'm wondering the same, any news on this?
I tried an update found on the forum: version 1.35.401.1, tried to install and said 'wrong client id'... Didn't update.
Just sent a request to HTC customer support to know if I'll get the OTA... But I don't expect much from this.
If I can't unlock and root this phone I'm gonna get rid of it and will never get a HTC again, that's one sure thing. Already regret having bought it, should have waited for it to be unlocked first!
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You'll have to wait for HTC to unlock the bootloader (or for AlphaRev to do that before HTC). Expect HTC do provide the full unlock in September.
PS. I bought it unbranded meanwhile.
Hello,
I have the Australia Vodafone Sensation. I have not rooted it or done any other hacking/modding to it. It is in absolute stock condition. I want to go to an unbranded Sensation. From the shipped ROM's list, I have downloaded the "RUU_Pyramid_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.35.707.1_Radio_10.43a.9007.00U_10.51.9007.27_M3_release_198358_signed.exe" which I think will be OK for Vodafone Australia. How exactly do I put this on my phone without messing with root and S-off and custom rom's and stuff?
I want to do this because I want official OTA from HTC for Android 4. I don't want to wait for any Vodafone testing.
Thanks
Why do you want to use the Asian RUU? You're better off using the EU one (which is fine for Oz AFAIK)
Download it here:
http://www.4shared.com/file/_gogVCH7/RUU_Pyramid_HTC_Europe_1504011.html (Found by using Google)
And follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1193033 (Found by using the search function)
few days ago i bought an htc, now i would an advice for toggle the vodafone italy brand, which rom is the right one?
niceforo23 said:
few days ago i bought an htc, now i would an advice for toggle the vodafone italy brand, which rom is the right one?
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You'll get rid of most branding when flashing any custom ROM you find here, if you just want to get rid of branding and still run stock unrooted HTC software then flash a generic EU RUU, it'll be named something like *.*.401.*
Good luck!
frdd said:
You'll get rid of most branding when flashing any custom ROM you find here, if you just want to get rid of branding and still run stock unrooted HTC software then flash a generic EU RUU, it'll be named something like *.*.401.*
Good luck!
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i m already root and i also want a different interface not htc sense , i want something lite and i don t know what does it means EU RUU.
Super CID isn't needed?
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Hi guys
I have been looking for a while for the ruu file for the sense 3.0 official update but I can't find the one for Orange UK
I tried footballs post and it wasn't there so I was wondering if anybody knows how to get it
My Desire S is rooted, S-OFF, unlocked boot loader and running custom rom and recovery
This might just be a stupid question but I am quite unfamiliar in some ways with the world of developing
ifti786 said:
Hi guys
I have been looking for a while for the ruu file for the sense 3.0 official update but I can't find the one for Orange UK
I tried footballs post and it wasn't there so I was wondering if anybody knows how to get it
My Desire S is rooted, S-OFF, unlocked boot loader and running custom rom and recovery
This might just be a stupid question but I am quite unfamiliar in some ways with the world of developing
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Why would you want to get back to stock? And if you still want to, just run the official GB RUU, which is debranded with no Orange bloatware.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c20...22U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed.exe
gt500kr said:
Why would you want to get back to stock? And if you still want to, just run the official GB RUU, which is debranded with no Orange bloatware.
http://www.filefactory.com/file/c20...22U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed.exe
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I have changed my mind now and I'm using the viper saga rom which is brilliant but thanks for the reply anyway
Hi everyone!
Just bought a new HTC One SV which is branded by Vodafone Spain. I unlocked the phone by using an unlock code and now I want to install a stock ROM, either world or european ROM, but I can't seem to find anything for 4.2.2.
Would greatly appreciate any help!
LE: Apologies, but I forgot to mention that the phone is S-ON.
Nihtilan said:
Hi everyone!
Just bought a new HTC One SV which is branded by Vodafone Spain. I unlocked the phone by using an unlock code and now I want to install a stock ROM, either world or european ROM, but I can't seem to find anything for 4.2.2.
Would greatly appreciate any help!
LE: Apologies, but I forgot to mention that the phone is S-ON.
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Welcome to the community, please, for future reference, refer all questions you may have over at 'HTC One SV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting'.
Your phone is currently stock right now, so may I ask why you would want to install another stock Rom?
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Welcome to the community, please, for future reference, refer all questions you may have over at 'HTC One SV Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting'.
Your phone is currently stock right now, so may I ask why you would want to install another stock Rom?
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Apologies, noted.
The phone is branded by Vodafone and has tons of apps that I'll never even touch. Just want to put a stock ROM, without any other 3rd party apps. Moreover, after 4.2.2 was released for this model had to wait a bit over two months to get the update.
Nihtilan said:
Apologies, noted.
The phone is branded by Vodafone and has tons of apps that I'll never even touch. Just want to put a stock ROM, without any other 3rd party apps. Moreover, after 4.2.2 was released for this model had to wait a bit over two months to get the update.
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Ah, so in lamen terms, you want a Rom which has been made by another Individual, but has already removed all the bloatware. Is this correct?
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Ah, so in lamen terms, you want a Rom which has been made by another Individual, but has already removed all the bloatware. Is this correct?
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No. In other words I want a stock HTC ROM, which isn't branded.
Nihtilan said:
No. In other words I want a stock HTC ROM, which isn't branded.
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Its the same thing, unbranded phones, from my experience, do not contain a bunch of bloatware (unwanted apps) which normally comes from the company provider after given to them by HTC. If from HTC directly, its strictly what they produce and offer without the extras from other companies. I looked at @old.splatterhand index, and I see only two Roms available which are 4.2.2. Now whether they come with or without the bloatware I cannot say, as I have a K2_CL device. Though, I do believe that the 4.2.2 K2_UL does not contain any bloatware from going off the top of my head - because o have used it before in the past to adapt it for use on our K2 variant.
old.splatterhand, you are more familiar in this area than myself since I focus more on Boost and Cricket. Feel free to chime in and correct me where correction is due buddy.
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We need to be more clear, what @Nihtilan exactly wants.
The 422 roms (k2u & k2ul) are both unbranded, no provider apps and something like this.
They can be flashed also S-On, but firmware files are also needed to flash, if the device wasn't on 422 already.
Or the other way is a completely unbrand:
S-Off -> SuperCID -> hboot downgrade -> EU unbranded RUU.
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We need to be more clear, what @Nihtilan exactly wants.
The 422 roms (k2u & k2ul) are both unbranded, no provider apps and something like this.
They can be flashed also S-On, but firmware files are also needed to flash, if the device wasn't on 422 already.
Or the other way is a completely unbrand:
S-Off -> SuperCID -> hboot downgrade -> EU unbranded RUU.
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Thanks for the reply, and yea, I didn't bother to include the firmware info because he had already mentioned that he received the 4.2.2 update even though it took him a while to get it. I figured it would had been too much info and probably would have caused some confusion. I appreciate the timely response.
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Modding.MyMind said:
...I didn't bother to include the firmware info because he had already mentioned that he received the 4.2.2 update even though it took him a while to get it...
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Lol, i overlooked it, otherwise i would not mention it, too lol
old.splatterhand said:
We need to be more clear, what @Nihtilan exactly wants.
The 422 roms (k2u & k2ul) are both unbranded, no provider apps and something like this.
They can be flashed also S-On, but firmware files are also needed to flash, if the device wasn't on 422 already.
Or the other way is a completely unbrand:
S-Off -> SuperCID -> hboot downgrade -> EU unbranded RUU.
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That's exactly what I want to do.
I would like to put either a 4.2.2 World or Europe unbranded RUU.
How do I do that? Is it possible without S-OFF?
PS: Apologies for the late reply.
LE: I remember when I had a Wildfire S, when I unbranded the phone I just had to create a gold card and put the RUU on it and it was very easy. I reckon things have changed a bit in the meantime..
So thats the way to go: S-Off -> SuperCID -> hboot downgrade -> EU unbranded RUU.
And no chance without S-Off.
Use the search (inside the HTC ONE SV Forum) with the words "hboot downgrade". There should be many results that describe the way more detailed.
This might be a noob question, but what's the difference between K2_U, K2_UL, etc.? Also, could you please direct me to some threads? Had a look through quite a few and I'm not really sure where to start.
Thank you.
LE: Ok, did a bit of research and my phone is K2_U. Also, I couldn't find S-OFF for 4.2.2.
Get S-Off with http://rumrunner.us (Universal version).
Get SuperCid with fastboot command:
Code:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
Go to this thread, read and follow the instructions there.
All done!
Thank you very much for your help!
You're welcome.
Glad, that it worked for you.