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[Q] Problem with software update error message.

Hello, I just got my htc one x at&t so I unlock it and try use my carrier. I fix setting for having internet with my carrier and everything is pretty smooth. The problem is that when I try update software I get:
”error
SERVICE UNAVAILABLE
check for software update under settings
when service is available”
trying to update I go menu->settings->at&t software update->check for updates
The thing is I don’t get anything like you have latest software or something like that.
Searching for answer I saw that many people said that changing sim worked for them…the thing is that I don’t have any other micro-sim (yesterday I change my mini-sim to mini micro-sim and I don’t have any other). So I came up with another idea.. trying to update without any sim in phone…but still I get some message so any idea???
ps: I can not use at&t sim I don’t live in usa just bought it from there.

Ok wow ..I'm going to provide this link for you and hopefully you can use it. No offense but it doesn't sound like you know what you are doing....please becareful with your phone so as not to perma brick it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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Btw that is a normal message that sometimes occurs. So what version Rom and hboot are you. Please ask or read up. To do a carrier ota you have to have SIM card .
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DESERT.TECH said:
Ok wow ..I'm going to provide this link for you and hopefully you can use it. No offense but it doesn't sound like you know what you are doing....please becareful with your phone so as not to perma brick it
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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Btw that is a normal message that sometimes occurs. So what version Rom and hboot are you. Please ask or read up. To do a carrier ota you have to have SIM card .
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Thanks for the advice..the thing is that phone is out of box just a day..so everything is stock i have not rooted or change room yet.As far as i know it is only when you have rooted your phone or change room that you must not acceps ota,now that my phone is completely stock there is no problem,am i right??
The link you gave me is the first thing i read before i even reacieve the phone!
The phone bought throught a person wich had it as a upgrade from his carrier so he check it works and sell it,so how i can check for 100% its not root?(Just for the 1% something is wrong).

If you are not in the US, that is probably the reason you cannot download the OTA. You typically need to be in the proper country to get OTAs.
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ps.christos said:
the thing is that I don’t have any other micro-sim (yesterday I change my mini-sim to mini micro-sim and I don’t have any other).
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AFAIK, there are only SIMs, Micro-SIMs, and nanoSIMs (Apple properietary). I don't know what you are talking about with mini SIM or mini Micro SIMs.

same problem
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blackbunny96 said:
same problem
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If you are not on the current AT&T 2.20 firmware (if you are still on 1.73 or 1.85), and have any desire to root and flash custom ROMs, I would suggest not updating by OTA. Instead, root and unlock the bootloader now. 2.20 firmware updates the hboot, which plugs the hole by which kernels and radios can be flashed from recovery.
If you still want the official 2.20 firmware, just go to HTC's website and download the RUU for the AT&T version of the One X (download to your PC, and run it with the phone connected by USB). OTAs don't typically work if you are not in the intended country (USA). RUU will wipe the phone, but in my opinion, this is a cleaner/better install anyway and will cause less issues, which often happen with OTAs.

redpoint73 said:
If you are not in the US, that is probably the reason you cannot download the OTA. You typically need to be in the proper country to get OTAs.
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AFAIK, there are only SIMs, Micro-SIMs, and nanoSIMs (Apple properietary). I don't know what you are talking about with mini SIM or mini Micro SIMs.
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That's what i was saying about micro mini sim.(pic)
So i end up that i will work my mobile one month to see it runs smooth, i mean no need to use my warranty and then (after my exams) when i have time i will spend one day to read the [index] which you upload..and then i will flash the latest stock rom rooted!
One more question, flashing many roms (i did that one on my previous htc desire bravo) means installing the apps you usually use many times is there a trick to put your apps instant to the new room i mean without instaling them one at a time throught play store??
Thanks a lot!

ps.christos said:
That's what i was saying about micro mini sim.(pic)
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Interesting, I just looked it up on Wikipedia. I didn't actually didn't know a full sized SIM was about the same size as a credit card. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subscriber_identity_module#Formats
Of course, these haven't been used in a long time, so most people just call a mini-SIM a "SIM".
For practical purposes, GSM phones use either SIM (mini) or Micro-SIMs. With the exception of the latest generation of Apple products, which use nanoSIMs.
If you have a nano-SIM, you can buy an adapter to insert it into your One X.
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ps.christos said:
One more question, flashing many roms (i did that one on my previous htc desire bravo) means installing the apps you usually use many times is there a trick to put your apps instant to the new room i mean without instaling them one at a time throught play store??
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Titanium Backup, which can be found on the Play Store. It will restore your apps and app data. Highly recommend the paid version, as you can batch restore all your apps after a ROM flash.

Unlocked Bootloader =$345

Hello Everyone,
I would like to start this bounty list to list the total amount of money for some developer to help use with the devices. I am going to update the amount and name of the people that want to pledge for the devices.
I know I am like a lot of people out that wants to flash Rom like CM10.2/CM11.
Bounty List
Unlocked Bootloader
TheGman125- $40
integrate01 - $100
michaelbaxter- $50
xknobi - $40
drkdeath5000- $25
spapesh - $10
yourname1245- $30
2141tracker - $25
broderick6 - $30
Thanks in advanced for everyone pledge.
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there is already a bounty thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534959

bweN diorD said:
there is already a bounty thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2534959
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I see but people are just placing amount on the forum. I would like to make a formal forum with the information and total amount collected like the other bounties.
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sry, please place me under "Unlock bootloader". Even when the hope for someone doing this or doable is very thin.

xknobi said:
sry, please place me under "Unlock bootloader". Even when the hope for someone doing this or doable is very thin.
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Fo the same amount correct?
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TheGman125 said:
Fo the same amount correct?
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Yes please.

xknobi said:
Yes please.
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Update completed. Hey if you can share this thread on your social media that would be great so we can get the word out and find someone.
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$25 root
Please put me down for $25 for root.

my 20.00 you can make 30.00 and move me to the bootloader. i already have root

Root or unlocked bootloader?
does this work with version 9.30.1? i dont have root nor a unlocked bootloader, from what i read having the bootloader unlocked i should be able to still root.

Do you have you bootloader unlocked?
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fascinateguy said:
does this work with version 9.30.1? i dont have root nor a unlocked bootloader, from what i read having the bootloader unlocked i should be able to still root.
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You don't need the bootloader to unlock. By you have that update the root process as been closed and I am trying to get a developer to work on this for all of use that have this devices and want CM or any other custom rom.
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TheGman125 said:
You don't need the bootloader to unlock. By you have that update the root process as been closed and I am trying to get a developer to work on this for all of use that have this devices and want CM or any other custom rom.
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i got my phone replaced by the insurance and it came with the latest OTA (9.30.1), from what ive read on this page, people that had root lost it due to the OTA update and what save them was that their bootloader was unlucked and all they had to is reflash SU via TWRP or CWM.

fascinateguy said:
i got my phone replaced by the insurance and it came with the latest OTA (9.30.1), from what ive read on this page, people that had root lost it due to the OTA update and what save them was that their bootloader was unlucked and all they had to is reflash SU via TWRP or CWM.
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That is very true... But I am assuming our bootloader is locked correct?
If it is locked then their isn't a way to unlocked the bootloader right now.
So you can't get root nor unlocked bootloader. If you want to place your money on the list then I can do that and also please share these forum on all your social network because I am trying to find a developer that want to take on this change.
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New root achieved!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602592
So the Dev who hacked it & the user too who applied it to the 'HD?
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As it would not be expected to have worked. 4.3 on a samy gs4?

aviwdoowks said:
New root achieved!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2602592
So the Dev who hacked it & the user too who applied it to the 'HD?
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As it would not be expected to have worked. 4.3 on a samy gs4?
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Thanks for the update my friend.
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OK PEOPLE THIS IS A WONDERFUL DAY... WE FINALLY GOT A WORKING ROOT METHOD FOR THE HD AND HD MAXX. I AM GOING TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE DEVELOPER AND SEE IF HE CAN DO SOMETHING ELSE LIKE UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER AS WELL
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Is it confirmed for the max too?

I am about to try it myself on the maxx but we have the same setup as the HD.
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aviwdoowks said:
Is it confirmed for the max too?
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I am about 20 mins from home and I would get a chance to try this until later on tonight if you want to try and let everyone know that will be great.
The process seems very simple.
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Why I do not receive the latest 4.2.2. OTA update?

Hello,
I have recently bought from eBay a beautiful new HTC One SV and I wonder why I cannot receive the latest 4.2.2 upgrade through OTA.
I asked the HTC support in UK and they told me the phone is branded Virgin UK and I have to wait for them to release the upgrade. But I read on other post that the upgrade is already available from Virgin mobile.
I tried to unlock the phone, doing several factory reset, changed the sim to a different provider, but no success... Now the phone is re-locked.
This is the current configuration:
sw: 2.14.401.6
CID: HTC__001
Android version: 4.1.2
Can somebody please help me to get the latest 4.2.2 update?
Thanks!
Alberto

@fplanet
Probably a dumb question but have you attempted a manual update check on your phone in 'settings>>system updates>>HTC software update'?
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Modding.MyMind said:
Probably a dumb question but have you attempted a manual update check on your phone in 'settings>>system updates>>HTC software update'?
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Hi Modding.MyMind,
Thanks for your answer. I have tried yes, several times but no success... It always says your sw is the latest version.
When I switched on the phone the first time, there was a system update of about 34Mb and nothing more.
The sw is still 4.1.2.

You may need to sit and be patience then. Sometimes a new device that has been activated needs to be processed in the system through their database. Not sure how long you have had your device activated though. I would think at most, a week (and that is pushing it lol).
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If the update is already available for your device with virgin mobile then I would assume someone has already provided a download link for the ota. However, I don't have it, but I would suggest downloading it if you can find it and attempt that route.
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Wish I could be more helpful.
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Modding.MyMind said:
You may need to sit and be patience then. Sometimes a new device that has been activated needs to be processed in the system through their database. Not sure how long you have had your device activated though. I would think at most, a week (and that is pushing it lol).
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If the update is already available for your device with virgin mobile then I would assume someone has already provided a download link for the ota. However, I don't have it, but I would suggest downloading it if you can find it and attempt that route.
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Wish I could be more helpful.
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I have activated the phone about 3 weeks ago... Where do you think can I find the right OTA? And how can I install it manually?
Thanks!

Android ruu. Google that. There is a website by that name. Scroll down to K2 and select the link. There you can find OTA's. Though, I do not know if it has the one you need honestly. Also, check out @old.splatterhand index thread. You would need to place it on your internal sdcard and then reboot. If the right one you should get a notification at the top of your phone.
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Modding.MyMind said:
Android ruu. Google that. There is a website by that name. Scroll down to K2 and select the link. There you can find OTA's. Though, I do not know if it has the one you need honestly. Also, check out @old.splatterhand index thread. You would need to place it on your internal sdcard and then reboot. If the right one you should get a notification at the top of your phone.
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I will give it a try! Thanks again!

fplanet said:
sw: 2.14.401.6
CID: HTC__001
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In my opinion, this the available "free" software of an unbranded phone.
Regarding htcdev.com, Virgin mobile Software number should be 2.14.652.6 or 2.14.351.6 (if i'm not totally wrong).

old.splatterhand said:
In my opinion, this the available "free" software of an unbranded phone.
Regarding htcdev.com, Virgin mobile Software number should be 2.14.652.6 or 2.14.351.6 (if i'm not totally wrong).
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Yea, that threw me off earlier lol.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513071
Maybe this OTA might help.It has the same software version as yours.

old.splatterhand said:
In my opinion, this the available "free" software of an unbranded phone.
Regarding htcdev.com, Virgin mobile Software number should be 2.14.652.6 or 2.14.351.6 (if i'm not totally wrong).
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Hi!
I also though it was unbranded, but I asked the HTC support and after checking the IMEI, they told me is branded Virgin.

Fysiks said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513071
Maybe this OTA might help.It has the same software version as yours.
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I would like to try but I do not know how! Can somebody help?

fplanet said:
I would like to try but I do not know how! Can somebody help?
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Put the update on your device's SD card and flash it from within recovery (TWRP, CWM, possibly stock)

I don't think you can flash OTA zips through custom recovery....

Not unless you know what you are doing when modifying it lol. But lets keep it simple
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russellvone said:
I don't think you can flash OTA zips through custom recovery....
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Not unless you know what you are doing when modifying it lol. But lets keep it simple
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Fair point. So, with stock recovery installed, we could apply from sdcard or apply from phone storage

Internal sdcard (phone storage)
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An OTA is downloaded in the /storage/sdcard0/Download/ directory and once applied it is removed. However, if saved and not applied it will remain there. Anyways, that is the location where it is normally stored when you get that notification (assuming it is the proper OTA).
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But I would think that being on the root of the internal sdcard is fine. Though personally have not given that a go for myself so I am only guessimating on that one lol.
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Actually, now that I think of it.... Stock recovery comes with a prebuilt feature very similar to CWM. So with that said, guess the location wouldnt necessarily matter if applied that way.
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[Q] How can I root a Verizon SCH-I535 4.3?

Hi,
I was recently given a stock Verizon SCH-I525 but unfortunately they had upgraded it to android 4.3. I have tried almost every way to root this thing with no luck. How do I go about rooting this version? If I can't, is there a way to flash it back to one of the older versions and then root it?
Thanks
Jim

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jas903 said:
Hi,
I was recently given a stock Verizon SCH-I525 but unfortunately they had upgraded it to android 4.3. I have tried almost every way to root this thing with no luck. How do I go about rooting this version? If I can't, is there a way to flash it back to one of the older versions and then root it?
Thanks
Jim
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I also am in same situation and would like to be able to put a rom on my mothers phone, I know there has to be a way since we got around the bootloader in the new note 3 I have? So Please Help Us Out In a Direction Please.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2575661
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quickasschell said:
I also am in same situation and would like to be able to put a rom on my mothers phone, I know there has to be a way since we got around the bootloader in the new note 3 I have? So Please Help Us Out In a Direction Please.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
This link will you both
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I posted links to help u ppl out. CANT UNLOCK BOOTLOADER. ONLY CAN FLASH TW 4.3 ROMS
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sim unlock

Does anyone know if the US variant can be sim unlocked instead of being locked to carrier? Without contacting the carrier........

My T-Mobile US version came with an app installed for this very purpose. It's named Device Unlock.
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Just go to any of the unlocking services on the Internet.

After doing that, even since you will not be using an AtT sim, will you still get OTA updates even tough you are using it with other carrier?

Juliogol said:
After doing that, even since you will not be using an AtT sim, will you still get OTA updates even tough you are using it with other carrier?
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Yes, unless device rooted
Or tampered, Network doesn't matter.
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RiverCity.45 said:
My T-Mobile US version came with an app installed for this very purpose. It's named Device Unlock.
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My fully paid T-Mo device doesn't unlock with that
Same duration on Network limits.
Carriers are inflexible
And I'm not blowing more time chasing them.
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badrsj said:
Yes, unless device rooted
Or tampered, Network doesn't matter.
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My fully paid T-Mo device doesn't unlock with that
Same duration on Network limits.
Carriers are inflexible
And I'm not blowing more time chasing them.
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Really? So if I unlock my device I will get the updates via OTA? Because from what I've read AT&T phones only get the ota if using an att sim.
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