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Debrand HTC Desire S

Just wondering if anyone had managed to debrand a Desire S.
Have made a goldcard and ran the RRU however I get a bootloader error.
Not really interested in rooting or installing custom ROMs just want rid of the Vodafone crappy.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

I hope I'm right, but i think you need s-off too for debrand :/.

romitchell said:
Just wondering if anyone had managed to debrand a Desire S.
Have made a goldcard and ran the RRU however I get a bootloader error.
Not really interested in rooting or installing custom ROMs just want rid of the Vodafone crappy.
Thanks
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App
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Waht kind of crap?
Bootanimation/splash is hard to remove.
To delete apps from Vodafon or apps from htc (amazonmp3, navi preinstalled) you have to root - after rooting they are "normal" apps to uninstall.
root:
1) s-off your phone (should have be done with your gaoldcard)
2) search for onclickroot here on xda
done

Hmm.. is your desire s s-off? If yes then just flash the original HTC ROM Ruu! Just look it up in this forum! For me it worked well! Even my T-Mobile splashscreen disappeared!
Sent from my HTC Desire S using XDA App

forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss

scott7saunders said:
forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss
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Out of curiosity what is your SKU and P/N on the box as i purchased an O2 desire s and it came with generic firmware and unlocked. Although i think i got lucky.

scott7saunders said:
forgive my complete ignorance here however what is a goldcard ? I have just got a new desire s from O2 and its branded & locked. Want to remove the branding as well as unlock it ideally.
Any suggestions?
Many Thankss
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i got mine unlocked for free from o2...just go through their site and chat to an advisor..ask them you want your phone unlocked...worked for me

MarylandCookie said:
Out of curiosity what is your SKU and P/N on the box as i purchased an O2 desire s and it came with generic firmware and unlocked. Although i think i got lucky.
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Yeah, you're one lucky chap to grab hold of an S-OFF Desire S!

jazzaddict said:
Yeah, you're one lucky chap to grab hold of an S-OFF Desire S!
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I didnt say it was S-OFF i said it was unlocked, meaning Sim-Free lol...
I wish it was S-OFF!!!

ofc buying a pack with things you can get for free
if u wanna debrand look at the dev forum
edit: thx to mod/admin for deleting the scamming post

Gosh...
When is sum1 gonna either find a way to s-off desire s so that i can try the roms or maybe root it with s-on cos still you can flash without a problem...
M getting impatient now...

hi, i need help.
i bought desire s. it is vodafone sim free
***locked***
saga pvt ship s-on rl
HBOOT 2..00.0002
radio-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
aug 22 2011
i want to flash stock europe rom with all languages, ive been searching this forum, but im not sure what to do... please advise me.
thank you
tried ship saga rom RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.9_Radio_20.4801.30.0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed didn´t work-->error
i have created goldcard, but im not sure what to do.. if I need s-off or root...

Just install the ics ruu off the hec dev website. That will remove the branding.

But unfortunately HTCDEV ICS for desire S has bugs... like link clicks on SMS and other stuff, from what i have read.
It is not possible just to install a WWE rru like "RUU_Saga_S_HTC_Europe_2.10.401.9_Radio_20.4801.30. 0822U_3822.10.08.04_M_release_234765_signed" with the a goldcard inserted on the phone? If what it is needed is just to unbrand the phone, without having root or other stuff... or is it need to Hboot S-OFF unlock from HTCDEV? please advise.
D_Saint
Edit: from fastboot i got CId = VODAPD18 which it means Vodafone Portugal. Is it possible to run above RRU + goldcard with no / little risk of bricking ?

Sensation XE ICS to 2.3.5

Hi guys, i have an HTC Sensation XE that has just updated to ICS 4.03.
The phone is a UK version unlocked unbranded never been rooted.
Im having some problems with ICS apps not working,some freezing etc.
Is there anyway i can go back to android 2.3.5 as this was stable for me ?

If you're S-ON then at this time you can't go back. That might change soon, though
Apps not working in ICS is a problem for the dev to sort out so get in touch with them to update the app(s) in question

EddyOS said:
If you're S-ON then at this time you can't go back. That might change soon, though
Apps not working in ICS is a problem for the dev to sort out so get in touch with them to update the app(s) in question
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I am having the same problem but i have S-OFF, could you tell me what i need to do to get back?
Cheers

If i was to make the phone s-off does it affect the warranty and how easy is it to do ? Cheers.

Technically it voids your warranty but it is reversible. However, you currently can't S-OFF the 1.27 HBOOT
To mimicuk - you need to first flash the lower FW and then go back to a GB-based ROM

Damn that's not good hope there is either updates or a solution to s-off or the Samsung S3 will be on the cards when its released.

Unbranding HTC One SV

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?
Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk

Modding.MyMind said:
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?
Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk
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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?
Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk

Modding.MyMind said:
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?
Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk
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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.
Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk

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.

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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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.
Sent from my C525c using Tapatalk

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.

[Q] Need verification...lots

GOod night. My main issue is the sheer number of ppl with the HTC OneXL in this forum. Lot of posts i see say 'sent from my HTC OneXL'..i read something on this very site telling me that when downloading ROMs or anything really for a device, make sure you get the correct files. This forum contains info on the AT&t and ROgers HTC OneX annddd the Telstra OneXL..the only real ROMs i am interested in would be the latest KitKat update from AT&T, CyanogenMod11 and MIUI. Ive got the necessary info on my device here. Ive already unlocked my bootloader, rooted, SuperCID. Root fully working with TWRP recovery. Still on the stock ROM. Im from the Virgin Islands, and with my HTC devices in the past as well as the Galaxy S4s, CyanogenMod ROMS always seemed to provide slightly worse WiFi performance in terms of distance. Also was a fan of CM from the Inspire4G due to its Torch app with its dual LEDs, utterly unchallenged on high-brightness, lol. Anyways, here are the specs on my current HTC OneX from AT&T:
Android vers. 4.0.4
Sense 4.0
Software # 2.20.502.7 710RD
SDK Level 4.23
Kernel - 3.0.8- 015 58-g7f75e5b
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband: 0.19as.32.09.11_2_10.105.32.25L
Build Number: 2.20.502.7 CL79936
My Bootloader Info:
EVITA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT - 1.14.0002
RADIO - 0.19as.32.09 11_2
OpenDSP - v29.1.0.45 0622
My questions basically are:
is there a CM11 ROM for the AT&T OneX?
yet possible to download the latest OTA for KitKat for the AT&T OneX?
Does my phone NEED to be updated to the 3.18RUU for either the official KitKAt from AT&T, MIUI or CM11 ROMS to function?
Thanks so much.

The att HTC one x and the HTC one XL are the exact same phones. Everything you find here will work on your phone
Sent from my One Xl using xda premium
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And yes, you have to run the 3.18 ruu, unlock your bootloader, achieve s-off, install a custom recovery, and install the Roms that you want.
Sent from my One Xl using xda premium

my bootloader is already unlocked, s-off with TWRP installed. does this mean i can just run the RUU?

trouty said:
my bootloader is already unlocked, s-off with TWRP installed. does this mean i can just run the RUU?
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Yes you can since you are unlocked and S-Off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593037

Madcat8686 said:
Yes you can since you are unlocked and S-Off:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593037
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gotcha. anything i need to do with SuperUser prior to this? i expect to have a stock recovery after this, but what of bootloader lock status, s-off, root and superCID status afterwards? promise this is the last question. just need 2 be sure so i know if i can root the phone with the same 3.0.1 Evita All-In-One toolit. thanks in advance bro.

trouty said:
gotcha. anything i need to do with SuperUser prior to this? i expect to have a stock recovery after this, but what of bootloader lock status, s-off, root and superCID status afterwards? promise this is the last question. just need 2 be sure so i know if i can root the phone with the same 3.0.1 Evita All-In-One toolit. thanks in advance bro.
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All the answers to your questions are in that link I posted.
Yes you will have a stock recovery after the RUU. You will need to flash TWRP or CWM recovery in fastboot mode (bootloader mode) after running the RUU.
You will need to enter your recovery after you flash it and flash SuperSU (or equivalent) to root the Rom.
Your phone will remain unlocked, SuperCID, and S-Off after running the RUU.
As for the toolkit, you can do these things without it. A tool kit at this point is a crutch. You a far enough along now that you should understand how these things work. (OK. off soapbox now.)
Read through the link I posted. I detailed all the info you need to be successful. Good luck.

Agreed. Forget the toolbox, it's a crutch and is totally unnecessary. If you need instruction on flashing a recovery, installing a ROM, among other things, have a look at my How-To Guide For Beginners thread in my signature. You should also read the Evita FAQ thread in my signature.
Sent from my Evita

trouty said:
GOod night. My main issue is the sheer number of ppl with the HTC OneXL in this forum. Lot of posts i see say 'sent from my HTC OneXL'..i read something on this very site telling me that when downloading ROMs or anything really for a device, make sure you get the correct files. This forum contains info on the AT&t and ROgers HTC OneX annddd the Telstra OneXL..the only real ROMs i am interested in would be the latest KitKat update from AT&T, CyanogenMod11 and MIUI. Ive got the necessary info on my device here. Ive already unlocked my bootloader, rooted, SuperCID. Root fully working with TWRP recovery. Still on the stock ROM. Im from the Virgin Islands, and with my HTC devices in the past as well as the Galaxy S4s, CyanogenMod ROMS always seemed to provide slightly worse WiFi performance in terms of distance. Also was a fan of CM from the Inspire4G due to its Torch app with its dual LEDs, utterly unchallenged on high-brightness, lol. Anyways, here are the specs on my current HTC OneX from AT&T:
Android vers. 4.0.4
Sense 4.0
Software # 2.20.502.7 710RD
SDK Level 4.23
Kernel - 3.0.8- 015 58-g7f75e5b
[email protected] #1
SMP PREEMPT
Baseband: 0.19as.32.09.11_2_10.105.32.25L
Build Number: 2.20.502.7 CL79936
My Bootloader Info:
EVITA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT - 1.14.0002
RADIO - 0.19as.32.09 11_2
OpenDSP - v29.1.0.45 0622
My questions basically are:
is there a CM11 ROM for the AT&T OneX?
yet possible to download the latest OTA for KitKat for the AT&T OneX?
Does my phone NEED to be updated to the 3.18RUU for either the official KitKAt from AT&T, MIUI or CM11 ROMS to function?
Thanks so much.
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Just FYI, No Official Kit Kat from AT&T

bimmernut318 said:
Just FYI, No Official Kit Kat from AT&T
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That's true. The latest OTA that is currently rolling out just updates to Sense 5 and Android 4.2.2.

redpoint73 said:
That's true. The latest OTA that is currently rolling out just updates to Sense 5 and Android 4.2.2.
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can i bother u guys one more time? on stock ROM 3.18RUU upgraded to 2.15 from 2.14..havent talked on the phone till today and it was not even good enough to talk. looked around on google maps with locales of radios n whatnot. im in the U.S. VIrgin Islands and while my phone does show 4gLTE even inside, the call quality wont even pass. even outside. interested in this radio:
32.09.10_2_10.113.32.28L (2.41)
Last Updated by Lalit on Sep 26, 2013
LTE
Down:17.08 Mbps
Up: 8.63 Mbps
Ping: 67ms
its the southermost of two in the North Atlantic Ocean, being as the two Virgin Islands locations neither have LTE id rather not even bother. just wanna know if this can b flashed straight up, with the state my phone is in currently? Thanks.

trouty said:
its the southermost of two in the North Atlantic Ocean, being as the two Virgin Islands locations neither have LTE id rather not even bother. just wanna know if this can b flashed straight up, with the state my phone is in currently? Thanks.
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Any of the radios in the radio thread are okay to flash on the EVITA. The Google map may be a good start, but only trial and error will tell you for sure which one is the best for you.
Any ROM but the stock AT&T ROM will let you turn off LTE in Settings. This is what I would recommend. What radio you use has no bearing on turning off LTE, if that is what you are asking.

[Q] Question: Possible to update HTC One firmware without S-OFF?

I swear I've read somewhere once that it is possible, though more tedious... but after hours of searching, I can no longer find the post I read that said I could do it and how to. I'm very new to Android, and 'somewhat' technical, but am nervous about going S-OFF and not entirely even sure my phone can be S-OFF, after finding countless posts saying I can't do S-OFF on the newer HTC One because of my version of HBOOT something something.
I'm preparing for Android Revolution HD v52.1 when it's released, which will have T-Mobile WiFi Calling implemented and am loving using a Custom ROM. If there's a way to update to the latest Firmware, that would be wonderful.
I have a Mac, but can switch to Windows if necessary using Parallels or BootCamp. Thank you in advance for any help provided.
T-Mobile HTC One 32GB purchased in December, 2013.
Phone: M7_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RH
Status: Rooted, Unlocked, TWRP v2.6.3.3
HBOOT: v1.55.0000
Kernel: 3.4.10-gfa33c1e
Radio: 4A.21.3263.03_10.38m.1157.04L
Current ROM: Android Revolution HD v31.6

I got some help in the Android Revolution HD IRC Chat room and found out that a newer tool, Firewater, is capable of putting HTC Ones into S-OFF and quite easily, so for anyone that needs the help, it worked on my HTC One with the newer HBOOT, etc... Here's the link: firewater-soff.com
CJ-Wylde said:
I swear I've read somewhere once that it is possible, though more tedious... but after hours of searching, I can no longer find the post I read that said I could do it and how to. I'm very new to Android, and 'somewhat' technical, but am nervous about going S-OFF and not entirely even sure my phone can be S-OFF, after finding countless posts saying I can't do S-OFF on the newer HTC One because of my version of HBOOT something something.
I'm preparing for Android Revolution HD v52.1 when it's released, which will have T-Mobile WiFi Calling implemented and am loving using a Custom ROM. If there's a way to update to the latest Firmware, that would be wonderful.
I have a Mac, but can switch to Windows if necessary using Parallels or BootCamp. Thank you in advance for any help provided.
T-Mobile HTC One 32GB purchased in December, 2013.
Phone: M7_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RH
Status: Rooted, Unlocked, TWRP v2.6.3.3
HBOOT: v1.55.0000
Kernel: 3.4.10-gfa33c1e
Radio: 4A.21.3263.03_10.38m.1157.04L
Current ROM: Android Revolution HD v31.6
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