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[Q] Relocking the bootloader

Hi guys, so after having some trouble with my phone randomly rebooting while running ViperXL, I've decided to relock my bootloader, reload the RUU 1.85 firmware, and then re-unlock my bootloader. However, I'm not really sure how to go about doing this.
I've had my phone since it came out on AT&T, and I *think* I was on the 1.85 firmware back when I rooted it. I only recently unlocked the bootloader and installed the ViperXL ROM, so now I'm not too sure as to what RUU I was on before.
So, I have a couple of questions I was hoping somebody would be able to answer:
I looked through the indexed compilation, and I didn't seem to find anything that would help me relock the bootloader. Could someone help lead me in the right direction?
Additionally, on the Stock RUU 1.85 for Cingular forum page, there's a notice saying that it "breaks the current root exploit". I'm not too sure what to make of that, considering that it was last updated in May. However, my phone was rooted back in June-ish, so I'm not sure if that root exploit is the same exploit that they are alluding to. Would i possibly have to re-root my phone afterward?
Lastly, after getting the stock RUU installed, is there a different process that I need to go through to re-unlock the bootloader considering that I was already unlocked before? Or do I need to follow the same exact procedure I did the first time?
Thanks for the help, and I apologize for the length of this forum post.

crazylilazn said:
Hi guys, so after having some trouble with my phone randomly rebooting while running ViperXL, I've decided to relock my bootloader, reload the RUU 1.85 firmware, and then re-unlock my bootloader. However, I'm not really sure how to go about doing this.
I've had my phone since it came out on AT&T, and I *think* I was on the 1.85 firmware back when I rooted it. I only recently unlocked the bootloader and installed the ViperXL ROM, so now I'm not too sure as to what RUU I was on before.
So, I have a couple of questions I was hoping somebody would be able to answer:
I looked through the indexed compilation, and I didn't seem to find anything that would help me relock the bootloader. Could someone help lead me in the right direction?
Additionally, on the Stock RUU 1.85 for Cingular forum page, there's a notice saying that it "breaks the current root exploit". I'm not too sure what to make of that, considering that it was last updated in May. However, my phone was rooted back in June-ish, so I'm not sure if that root exploit is the same exploit that they are alluding to. Would i possibly have to re-root my phone afterward?
Lastly, after getting the stock RUU installed, is there a different process that I need to go through to re-unlock the bootloader considering that I was already unlocked before? Or do I need to follow the same exact procedure I did the first time?
Thanks for the help, and I apologize for the length of this forum post.
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Your CID should be 11111111, so you can unlock your bootloader again using the same unlock token from your first unlock. You will need HTC drivers installed.
to relock your bootloader,
Fastboot files http://www.mediafire.com/?4dx982z93w8z7wk
download and extract to desktop
open cmd and type cd Desktop
then cd foldername (the folder where fastboot is)
Boot into fast boot on your phone
then type fastboot oem lock

crazylilazn said:
Hi guys, so after having some trouble with my phone randomly rebooting while running ViperXL, I've decided to relock my bootloader, reload the RUU 1.85 firmware, and then re-unlock my bootloader. However, I'm not really sure how to go about doing this.
I've had my phone since it came out on AT&T, and I *think* I was on the 1.85 firmware back when I rooted it. I only recently unlocked the bootloader and installed the ViperXL ROM, so now I'm not too sure as to what RUU I was on before.
So, I have a couple of questions I was hoping somebody would be able to answer:
I looked through the indexed compilation, and I didn't seem to find anything that would help me relock the bootloader. Could someone help lead me in the right direction?
Additionally, on the Stock RUU 1.85 for Cingular forum page, there's a notice saying that it "breaks the current root exploit". I'm not too sure what to make of that, considering that it was last updated in May. However, my phone was rooted back in June-ish, so I'm not sure if that root exploit is the same exploit that they are alluding to. Would i possibly have to re-root my phone afterward?
Lastly, after getting the stock RUU installed, is there a different process that I need to go through to re-unlock the bootloader considering that I was already unlocked before? Or do I need to follow the same exact procedure I did the first time?
Thanks for the help, and I apologize for the length of this forum post.
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It will break root, but you can get that back with one of the original ways since you will still be on 1.85.
Sent from a slithery smooth phone!

Just flash another rom or wipe and reflash. Ruu will probably not help a random reboot.

Yeah same, I'd try a different ROM without going back to stock just to come to custom ROMs again.
WR
Sent from my One X

crazylilazn said:
Hi guys, so after having some trouble with my phone randomly rebooting while running ViperXL, I've decided to relock my bootloader, reload the RUU 1.85 firmware, and then re-unlock my bootloader. However, I'm not really sure how to go about doing this.
I've had my phone since it came out on AT&T, and I *think* I was on the 1.85 firmware back when I rooted it. I only recently unlocked the bootloader and installed the ViperXL ROM, so now I'm not too sure as to what RUU I was on before.
So, I have a couple of questions I was hoping somebody would be able to answer:
I looked through the indexed compilation, and I didn't seem to find anything that would help me relock the bootloader. Could someone help lead me in the right direction?
Additionally, on the Stock RUU 1.85 for Cingular forum page, there's a notice saying that it "breaks the current root exploit". I'm not too sure what to make of that, considering that it was last updated in May. However, my phone was rooted back in June-ish, so I'm not sure if that root exploit is the same exploit that they are alluding to. Would i possibly have to re-root my phone afterward?
Lastly, after getting the stock RUU installed, is there a different process that I need to go through to re-unlock the bootloader considering that I was already unlocked before? Or do I need to follow the same exact procedure I did the first time?
Thanks for the help, and I apologize for the length of this forum post.
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this has answers to all your questions http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26669144&postcount=1
enjoy the read...

[Q] HTC One X (AT&T) manual update

Hello folks, sorry for the dumb questions but this is new for me. I have HTC One X (AT&T) phone, bought in USA. This is my first android phone and I barely know android as a software. I unlocked the phone buying an unlock code from ebay and I am using the phone on another carrier. My question is, how can i manually update my phone (what is the newest update?) since AT&T is not a carrier in my country and I cannot update automatically.
At the moment my software information are:
Android version 4.0.3
HTC Sense version 4.0
Software number 1.85.502.3 710RD
Kernel version 3.0.8-01155-gca24d1eroo[email protected] # SMP PREEMPT (why is there root in the kernel version, my phone has never been rooted?)
Build number 1.85.502.3_R2 CL63811 release-keys
Doing this manual update if possible will the phone be locked to AT&T again, or my phone will remain unlocked?
I'm sorry for my bad english and sorry if there is already a question like this (I watched the noob video and did use the search button)
Thank you in advance

If you ever want to root or flash custom ROMs or other mods, I would advise not installing the latest (2.20) version AT&T firmware. Installing the official 2.20 firmware updates the bootloader, which plugs the holes by which kernels and radios can be flashed from recovery.
If you want root, I would root on 1.85, SuperCID, and unlock bootloader. Then you can install any firmware you want, including stock rooted versions that are more up to date than 2.20.
If you still want to install the 2.20 firmware, you can download the RUU (ROM updated utility) from HTC and run it on a PC, with the phone connected via USB. The phone should remain SIM unlocked after running the RUU. But RUU will wipe your data partition (but not the internal SD).
A lot of this may be over your head, so this may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784459

redpoint73 said:
If you ever want to root or flash custom ROMs or other mods, I would advise not installing the latest (2.20) version AT&T firmware. Installing the official 2.20 firmware updates the bootloader, which plugs the holes by which kernels and radios can be flashed from recovery.
If you want root, I would root on 1.85, SuperCID, and unlock bootloader. Then you can install any firmware you want, including stock rooted versions that are more up to date than 2.20.
If you still want to install the 2.20 firmware, you can download the RUU (ROM updated utility) from HTC and run it on a PC, with the phone connected via USB. The phone should remain SIM unlocked after running the RUU. But RUU will wipe your data partition (but not the internal SD).
A lot of this may be over your head, so this may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1784459
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Thank you redpoint73 for your answer, I will follow your advice and will root it on 1.85.
I suppose what I should do first is rooting my phone following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644167.
Than I should do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284
Please correct me if I am mistaken
After doing all of that which firmware do you suggest or stock rooted version, or its just matter of taste? Now again the same question will I lose my SIM-unlock after rooting mt phone?

StoleMacuk said:
Thank you redpoint73 for your answer, I will follow your advice and will root it on 1.85.
I suppose what I should do first is rooting my phone following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644167.
Than I should do this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1672284
Please correct me if I am mistaken
After doing all of that which firmware do you suggest or stock rooted version, or its just matter of taste? Now again the same question will I lose my SIM-unlock after rooting mt phone?
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The root method you linked is actually for 1.73. You want to use this one for 1.85: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296
The SuperCID method you linked is correct.
ROM/firmware is very much a matter of taste, and what features you are looking for. If you want stock, you can install the stock rooted 2.20 AT&T firmware in the Development forum (after unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP). If you want something based on stock, but with cool added features and customizations, look at ViperXL, CleanROM, or Nocturnal LE. But that doesn't mean that any of the other ROMs are not also great. And that doesn't even mention the more "vanilla" (no HTC Sense) Android experience you can get from AOSP based ROMs, and their variants.
The differences and benefits of each are simply too extensive to discuss here. Just start looking at the ROMs and see what looks interesting to you.
Take a look at my index to see all the resources in an organized list:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237

redpoint73 said:
The root method you linked is actually for 1.73. You want to use this one for 1.85: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709296
The SuperCID method you linked is correct.
ROM/firmware is very much a matter of taste, and what features you are looking for. If you want stock, you can install the stock rooted 2.20 AT&T firmware in the Development forum (after unlocking the bootloader and installing TWRP). If you want something based on stock, but with cool added features and customizations, look at ViperXL, CleanROM, or Nocturnal LE. But that doesn't mean that any of the other ROMs are not also great. And that doesn't even mention the more "vanilla" (no HTC Sense) Android experience you can get from AOSP based ROMs, and their variants.
The differences and benefits of each are simply too extensive to discuss here. Just start looking at the ROMs and see what looks interesting to you.
Take a look at my index to see all the resources in an organized list:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
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I have a doubt. As I'm no from USA, I'll have no option to update the firmware over the air. How must I proceed in this part of the manual method?
Won't I have any issues with this?
Thank you guys in advance...

galitore said:
How must I proceed in this part of the manual method?
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My advice? Stop now. If, in fact, "This is my first android phone and I barely know android as a software," you're not ready to root.
You need to spend the next week (at least) reading and searching and reading some more. Don't come back until you can answer the following questions:
1. What does "rooting" mean, what exactly does it do to your phone?
2. What are you doing when you unlock the bootloader?
3. What's the difference between stock and custom recovery, and stock and custom ROMs?
Once you feel like you understand all this, you're ready to proceed. If you push forward now, you'll almost certain to get into trouble that you won't be able to get out of without extensive help.

iElvis said:
My advice? Stop now. If, in fact, "This is my first android phone and I barely know android as a software," you're not ready to root.
You need to spend the next week (at least) reading and searching and reading some more. Don't come back until you can answer the following questions:
1. What does "rooting" mean, what exactly does it do to your phone?
2. What are you doing when you unlock the bootloader?
3. What's the difference between stock and custom recovery, and stock and custom ROMs?
Once you feel like you understand all this, you're ready to proceed. If you push forward now, you'll almost certain to get into trouble that you won't be able to get out of without extensive help.
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Hi iElvis,
actually it wasn`t me who said "This is my first android phone and I barely know android as a software"... it was another member.
I had an Motorola Atrix 4G which I rooted a coupe of times, but this one was made for my country market, differently than my HOX, that is at&t. But in one thing you`re right. I have not much experience with HOX. That`s true...
My question was regarding the part of the manual process which needs a communication between at&t and my cellphone. In this case I wouldn`t find any upgrade option to accept or deny. So i don`t know what would happen in this case... does anyone know?!?!

galitore said:
Hi iElvis,
actually it wasn`t me who said "This is my first android phone and I barely know android as a software"... it was another member.
I had an Motorola Atrix 4G which I rooted a coupe of times, but this one was made for my country market, differently than my HOX, that is at&t. But in one thing you`re right. I have not much experience with HOX. That`s true...
My question was regarding the part of the manual process which needs a communication between at&t and my cellphone. In this case I wouldn`t find any upgrade option to accept or deny. So i don`t know what would happen in this case... does anyone know?!?!
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Whoops! Sorry about that.
As far as I know, the only way is to flash a custom rom with the base you want, or to run the RUU for that base, which will leave you relocked and unrooted.

[q] have a question about downgrade from 3,50 to 2.47

HI, I'M NEW IN THE INSPIRE 4 G. COME THE SAMSUMG CAPTIVATE AND IT WAS MORE EASY CHANGE THE ROMS. I DO THE UPGRADE TO 2.3 GB AND USUALLY NOT I LIKE AND I WANT TO DOWNGRADE TO 2.47. NOW LOOK FOR THE TUTORIALS. I TOOK ROOT, AND THE UNLOCK OF THE BOOT LOADER AND RELOCKED WITH EASYACE ROOT. I TRY TO DO THE DOWNGRADE BUT I GOES OUT NOT IS CAN.I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I HAVE TO HAVE THE BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED OR NOT. BECAUSE I'VE SEARCHED AND I'VE DONE SEVERAL TUTORIALS AND NONE ME COMES OUT AND I DON'T WANT THAT IS BRICK BECAUSE THE CAPTIVATE CAN UNBRICK BUT I HAVE READ THAT THE INSPIRE NOT. AND SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH.

[Q] HTC One (M7_UL) Stock RUU Installation Issues

Hi,
As you've already imagined, I'm not any god-alike person in XDA. I don't know a lot about android developing. Yes, I am an amateur. (Although not a beginner) I'm just in a bit of trouble here and would love to have someone to help me.
Anyway, I've been using an HTC One [(M7_UL), (PN0710000)] for about 3 weeks now. And I've already tortured it a lot (not physically! ) I've unlocked the bootloader, installed CWM custom recovery, installed the 2.17.401.1 stock ROM posted by mike1986. (believe me, this guy is awesome!!)
Now I want to get back to COMPLETELY STOCK so that I can get OTA updates again and remove the "TAMPERED" mark from my device's bootlocker menu. So I relocked my bootloader, downloaded an RUU (RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe) and tried to install it. The interesting part is, this RUU is for "x.xx.401.x" based devices only. But mine was a SIM-Unlocked Vodafone UK (x.xx.161.x) based device out of the box. So, As I imagined right from the beginning, I couldn't install this RUU. I got the "ERROR [131]: CUSTOMER ID ERROR". But I also noticed that the .401 and the .161 variants have many similarities. Such as they are both M7_UL devices and their model numbers are same too (PN0710000). Honestly, I don't like Vodafone (I don't know why I bought it from them) and right now, I want the PURE STOCK ROM, not any career-branded ROM. So, I though if it was possible for me to install a "x.xx.401.x" based RUU in my device. And if it is possible in any way (there SHOULD be a way, right?), how do I do it? Please help me. And if you need any other information in order to answer my question, I'm ready to answer.
Thanks a lot....

HBOOT - which version to use

Would somebody please advise me about the pro's and cons of changing my HBOOT version.
I can successfully root my phone via The Revolutionary method after downgrading using an earlier RUU etc.
What I am not clear about is whether I then need to flash an ENG HBOOT after this process .... which version.... why I should do this ?
If I have the "wrong" HBOOT installed will that prevent certain ROMs from running correctly ?
Do I need a specific "level" of HBOOT for a GB based ROM to run and another for an ICS based ROM

Choosing your HBOOT Version
I don't know absolutely everything about this, but since you've waited over a month with no replies, I'll tell you what I know. It should be enough to answer your question, if you're looking for something more advanced then you may need to keep looking!
The original HBOOT version is 0.98.00000, this is the HBOOT version that you need if you want to S-OFF your phone as the later version, 2.000.00002, blocks the vulnerability that allows the Revolutionary exploit to work. S-OFF unlocks root level access to the phone permanently, allowing you to flash new ROMs directly from the SD card without having to use ADB and USB Debugging to flash the boot image every time.
Basically, if you want S-OFF you may need to downgrade your HBOOT to 0.98.0000 if that's not the version you already have.
The phone originally shipped with Android Gingerbread 2.3, this can be upgraded to a certain point, beyond which, the newer version of HBOOT is required. I don't know which version is the crossover point but I'm sure a quick search of the forums will provide the answer, I'll leave that up to you (I think the main reason you haven't had any replies is that ALL this info is already available in the various guides in the forum, so people think you're being lazy not looking for it!).
So....
Unless you're trying to do something out of the ordinary, the most common approach is a follows;
Unlock bootloader on HTCDev.
Downgrade to HBOOT 0.98.00000 (f necessary).
Use Revolutionary to gain S-OFF.
Upgrade to HBOOT 2.000.00002 (not necessary for Android 2.3 but later versions require this)
Download and flash new ROMs directly from the SD card using custom recovery, such as TWRP or Clockworkmod.
I hope this helps, I do understand that it's not always easy piecing things together from multiple forum threads to learn about something new, but ALL the info you needed IS already available on here.
There are some excellent guides and tutorials here on XDA Developers, both official and unofficial. I would say if you don't already have a bit of knowledge then stick to the official guides and you can't go wrong.
Hint: Try searching the forum for [Guide]