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[Q] New HTC Unlock Tool - Failure

Hi All,
I've just tried to use the new HTC tool and got an error message from the web tool after submitting the device ID token, error as follows:
Unlocking Bootloader Failed!
Sorry it didn't work out. Here's why:
We're sorry, but it appears your attempt to unlock the bootloader on this device has failed. This could be caused by several factors including simple errors in the entry of the unlock token, problems with your device, or a lack of manufacturer support for the unlocking process. Please see the specific error code listed below, and try again if necessary.
Error Code: 170.
Error Reason: CID Not Allowed.
I have a stock UK Vodaphone Sensation and followed the HTC instructions to the letter (Honest ;-0).
Any help or advice welcome

Its saying your cid (carrier id) is not allowed. Your cid= vodafone's cid. Looks like vodafone had not agreed to have their branded phones unlocked, unless you entered in something wrong. Expect this from most carriers though (especially tmobile here in the states) as they DO NOT want unlocked bootloaders.

Time to do it the XDA way xd
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Why not use revolutionary

najeebmirza said:
Hi All,
I've just tried to use the new HTC tool and got an error message from the web tool after submitting the device ID token, error as follows:
Unlocking Bootloader Failed!
Sorry it didn't work out. Here's why:
We're sorry, but it appears your attempt to unlock the bootloader on this device has failed. This could be caused by several factors including simple errors in the entry of the unlock token, problems with your device, or a lack of manufacturer support for the unlocking process. Please see the specific error code listed below, and try again if necessary.
Error Code: 170.
Error Reason: CID Not Allowed.
I have a stock UK Vodaphone Sensation and followed the HTC instructions to the letter (Honest ;-0).
Any help or advice welcome
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Same Problem here... i think i go with the xda-noobproof-guide

+1 for doing it the XDA way, no need for official HTC unlocker

revolutionary.io
Swyped from my HTC Sensation

Thanks
Thanks for the info, I had a sneaking feeling it was Voda raining on my parade.
I'll check out the noob guide

I'm totally speculating here but its possible that HTC is only allowing unbranded (CID: HTC__001) units in the first stage of the rollout.

[Q]supercid problem

Hey, All
I was successful unlock , root following this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427
Then I'm trying to install this RUU , RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.70.631.1
this step always get device id error,
so I back to stock recovery, modify CID form "HTC__203" to "11111111", and relock with following this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674202
Yes, finally "RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.70.631.1" installed, all function works.
Now, I have a problem , I'm trying to unlock again, so i using "faseboot oem get_identifier_token", and paste id to htcdev step 11, and get a new "Unlock_code.bin"
when I using this "Unlock_code.bin" to unlock my device, everything seems normal, but when I reboot, the device still display RELOCKED
any suggestion?

chuaniyang said:
Hey, All
I was successful unlock , root following this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427
Then I'm trying to install this RUU , RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.70.631.1
this step always get device id error,
so I back to stock recovery, modify CID form "HTC__203" to "11111111", and relock with following this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674202
Yes, finally "RUU_Ville_U_Rogers_WWE_1.70.631.1" installed, all function works.
Now, I have a problem , I'm trying to unlock again, so i using "faseboot oem get_identifier_token", and paste id to htcdev step 11, and get a new "Unlock_code.bin"
when I using this "Unlock_code.bin" to unlock my device, everything seems normal, but when I reboot, the device still display RELOCKED
any suggestion?
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Well it's still gonna show relocked if that's what your talking about bcuz you unlocked it then relocked so it isn't gonna show tampered with unlocked at the bottom that's only for the first time you unlock it that it says tampered with unlocked at the bottom, but if you unlock it again it's just gonna say relocked not unlocked. Hopefully this answers your question.
Sent from my samsung galaxy player

my screen didn't have "tampered" any more. I'm not sure but it's strange.
so, I post the photo step by step what am i do. see 001.jpg ~ 009.jpg with following link
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ksyrdgvjo4xrgiw/1Kr3CmwHnd

chuaniyang said:
my screen didn't have "tampered" any more. I'm not sure but it's strange.
so, I post the photo step by step what am i do. see 001.jpg ~ 009.jpg with following link
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ksyrdgvjo4xrgiw/1Kr3CmwHnd
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Yea that is strange but I don't think it would be considered a problem unless you have the phone stuck in Bootloop or something strange is going on with the phone like apps.not working or battery draining fast. I can see what your worried about and it is strange but I wouldn't worry too much about it but you should look up somewhere in the forums about that but I wouldn't know much about the international version I'm on the US version. Good luck with your problem
Sent from my samsung galaxy player

I checked this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671643
seems I need to wait someone can S-OFF this device
superCID can install any RUU, but can't unlock, root, install custom ROM without S-OFF

I've managed to change my cid and install a new Rom then unlock it and root so it's possible
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2

the other reason maybe user just can unlock/relock limited times. ?
does any one change CID and unlock/relock over 3 times ?

I've relocked about 4 time's now changed cid once
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2

My default cid is HTC_203, i changed to HTC__102, HTC__001 and 11111111.
Everytime cid changed, I will lock/unlock again. When changed to 11111111, I can't unlock anymore.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda app-developers app

Mate, the CID is in the partition that gets summarized together with the other partitions when calculating the Unlock Token.
So, if you change this or any other relevant partition by for example changing the CID, you will invalidate your old unlock token.
After changing CID, please re-lock bootloader, then go "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" and go to HTC-Dev and unlock again.
After that, you can proceed with everything else as usual.
If you cannot unlock with CID 11111111 this is NOT normal. Everyone else can.
So either you did something wrong in the above process or you somehow half-bricked your phone.

Yes, everytime I changed cid, I got a new unlock code. if not, fastboot will give me error message during unlock process.
I think my situation is not normal, and I'm trying to find out why then fix it. Now, I still can install any RUU , if they have the same HBOOT version.
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I'd guess it's a half brick because if you can't unlock something is wrong. There is no unlock counter because no-one has had it yet. I've unlocked about four or five times now too and don't have that problem. You should consider sending it in for repair. As long as there's no S-OFF you'll have no chance to force an unlock I guess. If the security is as complex as on the HOX, it's likely the situation couldn't even be resolved by a jtag programmer or such.
sent from the tip of my finger

Thanks, no one have the same question as me. I will try to call HTC service.

CID 11111111 Issue
Hello there,
I want to install an older RUU (actually installed is RUU_Ville_U_HTC_Europe_1.78.401.2_Radio_0.16.31501S.17_2_10.23.31501S.10L_release_258480_signed )
my intention is to downgrade the Basbeand Version with this Procedure to get rid of this "HomeButton-Jumparound-Whatever" Issue which occures when i am in GSM (2G) Mode.
when i get this phone brandnew there was no Problem, just after updating to 1.78 this ****** began.
When i changed my CID from HTC__102 to 11111111 the first time everything went fine and i was able to install every RUU
Now i tried to change my Radio to an older Version by install an older RUU, but it won't work no more, i allways get an Error 140 or 131.
if there is another method to change the radio version, I'd appreciate any council
relock Bootloader, turn off virus scanners, run ruu as admistrator, I've done of course
I would be grateful for any help

ERROR 140 : bootloader error
ERROR 131 : cid error
are you install T-MOBILE 1.84 RUU ?
this will chane HBOOT version from 1.08 to 1.09
if you can unlock, try to find some way change your HBOOT version back to 1.08.
then you can insall RUU_Ville_U_HTC_Europe_1.78.401.2.

RUU_Ville_U_HTC_Europe_1.78.401.2 can be installed only with the other it does not work
i've got HBOOT 1.13.000 (shown in bootloader)
i just want to downgrade the Radio..
edit: when try to install RUU_Ville_U_HTC_Europe_1.47.401.1_Radio_0.15.31501S.13_3_10.08.31501S.04L_release_250115_signed
or
RUU_Ville_U_HTC_Europe_1.53.401.2_Radio_0.15.31501S.19_10.12.31501S.06L_release_251412_signed
i get Error 155

we have some thing different. but you are lucky then me. I just can install T-MOBILE 1.84 RUU, if I try to install another version. always got HBOOT version error
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.09.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.16.31501S.16_2
(bootloader) version-main: 1.84.531.2
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: e964c535

The HTC srevice center(tw) call back. they say they find some motherboard error on my device.
I don't think change cid and unlock will cause it happen.

[Q] There may be no solution to what I've done.

Hello everyone. I've been following XDA since I first laid hands on a Nexus One. Thanks to all of you, I've been able to hack, mod, customize, etc. with only a few close calls. My ATT One X has proven to be a little more tricky and unforgiving. Long story short, I'm stuck in fast boot with an incorrectly changed CID (HTC_621) and a relocked bootloader. I was hoping to get another unlock token from HTC but I think they've abandoned the link. My only other hope was to edit the CID of the "android-info" file in the rom.zip of the RUU, but WinRAR says corrupt archive error when I change the text file. WinZIP won't even open the package--says its invalid. Bottom line, I've exhausted all resources as far as recovering from bad flashes and boot loop. My problem is that damn CID. Any bright ideas guys?

Official ROM zips are signed.
The signature makes the zip non standard so some apps wont open them and most everything else will not modify the file.
Even if you could modify you would make the signature invalid so it would not flash unless you had s-off.
By "Abandoned link" do you mean HTC will not send you an unlock token because the CID is invalid?
Have you tried your previous unlock token?
Without getting a valid unlock token I am unsure if what you can do.

Just out of curiosity, what were you trying to do exactly and what CID is that?

he was probably trying to flash the international jelly bean =)

redpoint73 said:
Just out of curiosity, what were you trying to do exactly and what CID is that?
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It's an Endeavour CID for HTC Asia in Taiwan. And we wonder why HTC locks bootloaders and write-protects system partitions.
To the OP: This would not have worked anyway because you were trying to install software for a completely different phone.
Your original unlock token should still work. Trying unplugging and powering off your phone, rebooting your computer, and try flashing it again.

I thought unlock tokens were locked to the current CID?
If you change CID you need a new unlock token?
That is how my phone worked

twistedddx said:
I thought unlock tokens were locked to the current CID?
If you change CID you need a new unlock token?
That is how my phone worked
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It's worth a shot. If it doesn't work, I don't see any way out. He can't run the RUU, he can't boot up, and he can't unlock. There might be some low-level fix via Linux. Try the unbricking Evita thread.

[Q] Problem with Unlocking Bootloader of HTC Sensation via HTC Dev site

Hello,
I'm trying to unlock my phone (HTC SENSATION) boot loader having ICS.. bootloader version 1.27.000 something like that..
I followed all the steps given there on HTC Dev site but stuck on the 8th step where we have to submit token code. The problem is, when I put the code in the box and press submit.. I get this error every-time..even though I have selected exactly the correct code..
We're sorry, but it appears your attempt to unlock the bootloader on this device has failed. This could be caused by several factors including simple errors in the entry of the unlock token, problems with your device, or a lack of manufacturer support for the unlocking process. Please see the specific error code listed below, and try again if necessary.
Error Code: 173.
Error Reason: Check Rule Fail with exception
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Kindly help me out in generating the key.. thanks in advance..:good:

If you got the phone recently repaired from HTC.. Then mostly htcdev won't work.. You need to use soff no htcdev.. Guide link in my signature
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HTC Dev site is down for everyone. there servers are flooded. its been 2 days trying on my droid dna.

yousefarman89 said:
HTC Dev site is down for everyone. there servers are flooded. its been 2 days trying on my droid dna.
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You are better off without it. See Ganeshp's post above yours. It's the definitive answer for S-Offing a Sensation.

Thanks for the reply guys.. basically I want to root my HTC Sensation.. I'm a new in this rooting stuffs.. I have searched alot and still confused.. Anyways.. I will go through with your guide.. and will get back here soon..

Unlock bootloader/S-OFF HTC Sensation can't get it done!

Hey Folks,
This is my first post in the Sensation forums, i've been reading topics for a few days, but I didn't find any solution to my problem and i'm starting to get annoyed by it.
I've obtained a HTC Sensation a few days ago, and as with my previous devices (Galaxy Gio, Optimus Black) I wanted to flash a custom rom on it. I happened to unlock the bootloader of my friends Sensation few weeks earlier, so i thought this was going to be a piece of cake.
Well it wasn't, I couldn't unlock the bootloader using HTCdev method because the phone is vodafone branded. I tried numerous things, i wasn't able to perform the juopeanutbro (?) trick, tried flashing a custom hboot through fastboot (JB_hboot.zip) in linux (gave me an error 42 "Remote: Custom id check failed" or something like that). And after a few days of trying and trying i'm getting tired of it.
So my question is, is there any option i missed to achieve S-OFF or unlock bootloader? I'd love to flash a custom rom on it because I don't like the 4.0.3 Firmware which the phone is running now.
Phone Details:
Android version: 4.0.3 (vodafone)
HBOOT:1.27.0000
Radio: 11.29A.3504.18_M
CID:VODAPE17

Did you select the Vodafone model there in list of HTC dev...
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Ihttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1668276
If htc Dev method doesn't work for your phone, use the non htc Dev method. Follow everything on the screen, do not run out of battery power (that will probably brick your phone)

Yes I did select the vodafone model, and I end up with the "failed" error when flashing unlock_code.bin. I don't understand why the HTCdev method doesn't work in the first place. And the method described by stillsober requires the almost impossible wire-trick.. Well i'm afraid there is no other method..

Redjack77 said:
Yes I did select the vodafone model, and I end up with the "failed" error when flashing unlock_code.bin. I don't understand why the HTCdev method doesn't work in the first place. And the method described by stillsober requires the almost impossible wire-trick.. Well i'm afraid there is no other method..
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has your motherboard been replaced?
what error did you have?

It's not that impossible, I did it in like 10 tries, there are YouTube videos timed exactly so you know when to connect and disconnect the wire. plus you can try as many time as it takes so you really can't go wrong... You know both method require the insulated wire right? It's just one requires the more accurate timing

Well I've somehow managed to achieve S-OFF!!!!!! This is my fastboot screen:
h t t p://i43.tinypic.com/2wgubtj.jpg
I read in a guide somewhere on the forum that when having S-OFF flashing a custom recovery would be possible, and writing supercid too, well the first thing failed (again...) but I did manage to write supercid. This is my command prompt screen:
h t t p://i39.tinypic.com/2uqzkna.jpg
So what do I have to do now??

Redjack77 said:
Well I've somehow managed to achieve S-OFF!!!!!! This is my fastboot screen:
h t t p://i43.tinypic.com/2wgubtj.jpg
I read in a guide somewhere on the forum that when having S-OFF flashing a custom recovery would be possible, and writing supercid too, well the first thing failed (again...) but I did manage to write supercid. This is my command prompt screen:
h t t p://i39.tinypic.com/2uqzkna.jpg
So what do I have to do now??
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what does it say in the top?
juopunutbear or locked?
also i can't view the pics
can you post here in a post?

Well on the picture it says ***Locked*** and you can just paste the link in your browser without the h t t p://, because i can't include links in my posts as I have lest than 10 posts submitted.
But I actually have solved all my problems, because I knew juopeanutbear had unlocked bootloaders available on his website and in fastboot you are possible to flash these with the command "fastboot oem rebootRUU" wich put the device in RUU update mode, and then flash the unlocked HBOOT from juopeanutbear's website with the command "fastboot flash zip jb_hboot.zip.
Note (to people who might find this useful in the future): The devices sticked on showing a green loading bar in RUU update mode after entering the second command, on the command prompt it showed done, but the device didn't reboot or what. Just wait a while (to be sure) and enter command "fastboot reboot-bootloader"
Now my fastboot screen shows **Juopeanutbear** instead of ***locked*** and I've already managed to flash clockworkmod SUCCESFULLY!!!!!!!
Now I will replace CWM by 4ext and i'm good to go I guess, how I managed to get S-off will remain a secret for me, I assume I did do the wire-trick correctly after all, but didn't notice (you know,, spending a few nights behind your PC doesn't give you a clear state of mind

Redjack77 said:
Well on the picture it says ***Locked*** and you can just paste the link in your browser without the h t t p://,
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you are right
i included also the h t t p : //
so you managed it yourself
crongats
now it is time for a custom rom
note: probably after achieving S-OFF you chose no for installing the jb hboot

Running Team Venom's Viper sense 5 rom and just like I expected I LOVE IT!!