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[Q] RUU after S-OFF?

Hi everyone.
I've been having very bad problems with by battery life lately (I mean BAD) across nearly virtually all ROMs and configurations... so I'm thinking it's time to RUU and see if it solves the problem before sending my phone off.
Currently, I'm bootloader unlocked, SuperCID, S-OFF, rooted, custom recovery, etc.
I've done an RUU before, before I got S-OFF, and I know that if you have an unlocked bootloader you have to 're-lock' it before running the RUU.
Since I'm S-OFF, are there any other prerequisites to RUUing?
Can I simply re-lock my bootloader, RUU, then unlock my bootloader, root, and I'll be good?
And will I remain S-OFF throughout the RUU? Will my S-OFF mess anything up?

Hydromea said:
Hi everyone.
I've been having very bad problems with by battery life lately (I mean BAD) across nearly virtually all ROMs and configurations... so I'm thinking it's time to RUU and see if it solves the problem before sending my phone off.
Currently, I'm bootloader unlocked, SuperCID, S-OFF, rooted, custom recovery, etc.
I've done an RUU before, before I got S-OFF, and I know that if you have an unlocked bootloader you have to 're-lock' it before running the RUU.
Since I'm S-OFF, are there any other prerequisites to RUUing?
Can I simply re-lock my bootloader, RUU, then unlock my bootloader, root, and I'll be good?
And will I remain S-OFF throughout the RUU? Will my S-OFF mess anything up?
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From what i understand, you don't even need to relock your bootloader, while S-OFF, but I did it anyway when I RUU'd.
RUUing will not mess with S-OFF or anything.
After RUUing, I also Took the latest OTA from Telus (I'm with Telus, you may not be) And I noticed ROMs using a 3.17 base run much smoother and with less bugs. I did not, however, notice much difference in battery life with AOSP roms.
Hope this helps ya

exad said:
From what i understand, you don't even need to relock your bootloader, while S-OFF, but I did it anyway when I RUU'd.
RUUing will not mess with S-OFF or anything.
After RUUing, I also Took the latest OTA from Telus (I'm with Telus, you may not be) And I noticed ROM using a 3.17 base run much smoother and with less bugs. I did not, however, notice much difference in battery life with AOSP roms.
Hope this helps ya
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OK, so you mean that after RUUing, you took the OTA, and Sense 3.17 ROMs ran smoother and better than before you took the OTA?
I'm thinking about using the 3.18 RUU. Since I'm S-OFF, am I safe to use any RUU I want since I can revert easily?
As in, I can safely use the 3.18 RUU (which is currently regarded unrootable), and if it turns out to be bad I can just go back to an older RUU?
Basically, will using the 3.18 OTA/RUU mess anything up if I'm S-OFF?

Hydromea said:
OK, so you mean that after RUUing, you took the OTA, and Sense 3.17 ROMs ran smoother and better than before you took the OTA?
I'm thinking about using the 3.18 RUU. Since I'm S-OFF, am I safe to use any RUU I want since I can revert easily?
As in, I can safely use the 3.18 RUU (which is currently regarded unrootable), and if it turns out to be bad I can just go back to an older RUU?
Basically, will using the 3.18 OTA/RUU mess anything up if I'm S-OFF?
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Yes, I did find Viper and clean rom both ran much better than they did previously.
I'm sorry, I don't know about the 3.18 OTA... Hopefully someone else here can shed more light?
Theoretically, Since you're S-OFF, you should be able to update just fine. I haven't seen anyone actually do it yet though. I would test if I could.

I didn't relock I just ruu'd and after the process was done I just pushed twrp to my phone in fastboot and flashed viper. Only took a few mins top
Sent from my Elemental Venomized S-off HTC One XL

If I decide to update to a complete 3.18 base, is it better to use a 3.18 RUU or OTA? And if I use the OTA, how exactly do I 'flash' it (it's a ZIP file). Do I just put it on the top level of my internal storage, and boot into recovery, and select 'update' or whatever?

Hydromea said:
If I decide to update to a complete 3.18 base, is it better to use a 3.18 RUU or OTA? And if I use the OTA, how exactly do I 'flash' it (it's a ZIP file). Do I just put it on the top level of my internal storage, and boot into recovery, and select 'update' or whatever?
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I used the ruu for 3.18 and haven't regretted it yet. My battery life has gotten much better.
Sent from my Elemental Venomized S-off HTC One XL

OTA just downloads through the phone. IE: Go to settings about phone, check for updates and it updates. You don't have to do anything else, it prompts you and updates for you.
If there was already a 3.18 RUU that would be the fastest way. Telus is slow with releasing RUU's so I had to use ICS myself. Neither way should give you trouble.

Here's to hoping my phone doesn't brick. Running the RUU as we speak (bootloader unlocked, s-off, super-cid)...

Well it worked. Twrp 2.2.2.0 doesn't though. Ugh, 2.3x is so ugly.
Sent from my HTC One X

ECEXCURSION said:
Well it worked. Twrp 2.2.2.0 doesn't though. Ugh, 2.3x is so ugly.
Sent from my HTC One X
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Did you use the 3.18 RUU?

ECEXCURSION said:
Well it worked. Twrp 2.2.2.0 doesn't though. Ugh, 2.3x is so ugly.
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If you're hellbent on TWRP 2.2.2.0, downgrade the touchscreen firmware.

Hydromea said:
Did you use the 3.18 RUU?
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Yeah I did. Maybe I'll look into downgrading the touchscreen firmware.
Sent from my HTC One X

If I'm S-OFF and use the 3.18 RUU, in order to use AOSP-based 4.2.2 ROMs, will I have to downgrade my touchscreen firmware?

Hydromea said:
If I'm S-OFF and use the 3.18 RUU, in order to use AOSP-based 4.2.2 ROMs, will I have to downgrade my touchscreen firmware?
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yes you will here is how
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159863

If I use the 3.18 RUU, how will I obtain root afterwards?
I'm already S-OFF and bootloader unlocked BTW.
And since I'm S-OFF, can I easily revert back to an older RUU without any extra steps?

Hydromea said:
If I use the 3.18 RUU, how will I obtain root afterwards?
I'm already S-OFF and bootloader unlocked BTW.
And since I'm S-OFF, can I easily revert back to an older RUU without any extra steps?
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after ruu just fastboot flash a recovery transfer a rooted rom to your phone and flash in recovery
and with s-off you can run any ruu dont even need to relock bootloader

jerrycoffman45 said:
after ruu just fastboot flash a recovery transfer a rooted rom to your phone and flash in recovery
and with s-off you can run any ruu dont even need to relock bootloader
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What he said lol
Sent from my Elemental Venomized S-off HTC One XL

this is all great info i would like to thank all of you
does this go for the rogers model as well?

babarnard said:
this is all great info i would like to thank all of you
does this go for the rogers model as well?
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Yes.
Just an update. I successfully ruu'd to 3.18, downgraded hboot to 1.09, downgraded the touchscreen firmware, installed twrp 2.2.2.0 and all is well.
I'm sort of back where I started but maybe something good has come of it.
Sent from my HTC One X

[q] s-off, 3.18 >>> 1.73 ruu?

So, I'm currently S-OFF, bootloader unlocked, SuperCID, etc. I was originally on the 1.73 base/RUU, and then upgraded using the 3.18 RUU. I would like to revert back to the 1.73 RUU. Since I'm S-OFF, can I simply run the 1.73 RUU (the older version) without doing anything fancy? I just plug my phone up and run the 1.73 RUU, even though it's a MUCH older RUU than the one I last used?
Thanks.

Yes.
Though I did not have supercid when I did it. You should be able to with s-off no problem.
If you're worried just fastboot OEM writecid "whatever your cid was originally" minus the ""
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exad said:
Yes.
Though I did not have supercid when I did it. You should be able to with s-off no problem.
If you're worried just fastboot OEM writecid "whatever your cid was originally" minus the ""
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Ok, and do I need to relock my bootloader before running the RUU if I'm S-OFF?

No, don't
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i have s-off with 3.18 firmwares on it running custom aosp roms. i find the 3.18 radio to be the best for at&t. since i have ruu i haven't reverted hboot or anything besides downgrading the touchscreen. if you run aosp roms i would flash the cm10 3.18 cwm flashable zip, since most use the older 2.20 radio.

DvineLord said:
i have s-off with 3.18 firmwares on it running custom aosp roms. i find the 3.18 radio to be the best for at&t. since i have ruu i haven't reverted hboot or anything besides downgrading the touchscreen. if you run aosp roms i would flash the cm10 3.18 cwm flashable zip, since most use the older 2.20 radio.
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I also have S-OFF , unlocked and go back and forth between the 3.18 and older RUU's , then flash radios that suit my area. At the time on 2.20, Clean Rom 5.1, with 3.18 radio. As I understand most posts on the deal, once S-OFF , you can do most anything as long as its a RUU for the particular phone , in this case the HTC one x Evita.

Ruu/bootloader question

If I am S-off with supercid 1111111, and install the latest Ruu it will upgrade the bootloader version, right? (current bootloader version is 1.09 I think)
Will the upgraded bootloader cause me any griefs later on, if I want to root again, install another Rom, radio, etc, given the fact that I have S-off?
*Side problem: My phone is a Tmobile US version. I want to install the latest European Ruu. Will there be any problems. I've read that having CID 1111111 should allow you to do this, and if you don't OTA update, things are fine. Any expertize on this? Thanks
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you need to change your Cid to the one appropriate for the RUU before flashing. also, its a good idea to relock your bootloader and maybe flash the recovery from inside the RUU before. Don't worry, you'll still be s-off after, just need to reroot.

jamus28 said:
you need to change your Cid to the one appropriate for the RUU before flashing. also, its a good idea to relock your bootloader and maybe flash the recovery from inside the RUU before. Don't worry, you'll still be s-off after, just need to reroot.
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I believe having SuperCID allows you to install any RUU, regardless of model. At least as far as I've read on XDA.
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axbog said:
I believe having SuperCID allows you to install any RUU, regardless of model. At least as far as I've read on XDA.
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If your tmobile, you need to s-off as well, because your mid is different and use the ruu from the tmob unbranding thread in the general section. Actually, just follow the OP there.
HTC_One_S | S-OFF | DeviantXone_2.0 | Twisted_III

[Q] Downgrade hboot from 2.15

Hi guys
How can I Downgrade my hboot from 2.15 to 1.14
I've got ota jb.
now i'm using viper 1.2.1 custom rom
and have: unlocked,rooted,supercid,,cwm,
I want to install ruu but first i must s-0ff......i tried to s-off but due to my hboot version s-off method didnt work
by the way I tried facepalm s-off method

I'm not sure you can now. I've seen a few people mention in the forums that if you didn't S off before doing the OTA, you'll have to wait for a new method as the exploit was patched. I could be wrong, check the S off thread.
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Thank you npiper05
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You should be able to s off with 2.15 bootloader. I have done it no problems. Go through the s off process step by step, and for some reason it can matter what sort of ROM you have before going s off. So for example, try flashing the JB version of Viper, and then do S-Off (or one of the custom sense stock roms, ie latest t mobile, etc).

im new on a stock 1.73.502 att one x, and i whant to viper

i just buy on swappa one htc one x and it come with on stock ics 1.73.502, i what to unlock it and s-off to flash viper (my wife have it on her DNA) but like i say it my first time modding this one, can anybody giveme the steps to fallow to do this
thanks in advice

If it's the at&t model, click redpoint's Resource Compilation thread in my signature, navigate to the root section and find the appropriate method for your current software/firmware. If your phone is not an at&t model just go to htcdev.com and unlock your bootloader. Read the Evita FAQ and How-To Guide For Beginners threads in my signature too, they're full of information you need.
Sent from my Evita

carlosirai said:
i just buy on swappa one htc one x and it come with on stock ics 1.73.502, i what to unlock it and s-off to flash viper (my wife have it on her DNA) but like i say it my first time modding this one, can anybody giveme the steps to fallow to do this
thanks in advice
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everything done... now im super cid, unlocked bootloader, twrp recovery and s-off now doing a backup, then will download viper and flash it
thanks

You're gonna need to update your firmware first. 3.18 RUU then 2.15 firmware package.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
You're gonna need to update your firmware first. 3.18 RUU then 2.15 firmware package.
Sent from my Evita
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direct flash over the stock 1.73 on twrp wont work?

Nope, you'll suffer signal losses and reboots.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Nope, you'll suffer signal losses and reboots.
Sent from my Evita
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i really apreciate if you can post the links of what i need to flash please, i just find some 3.18 ota zips but all the links are down

3.18 RUU is here:
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_..._10.130.32.34_release_signed_With_Partial.exe
2.15 firmware is in the first post of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45122768
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
3.18 RUU is here:
http://dl3.htc.com/application/RUU_..._10.130.32.34_release_signed_With_Partial.exe
2.15 firmware is in the first post of this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45122768
Sent from my Evita
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some questions come to me:
this will delete the unlocked bootloader, super cid, or twrp?
i read that if you are super cid, and apply a ruu you will brick the device...no chance of brick with this?

It goes like this:
S-on + SuperCID + jb RUU = brick
S-off + SuperCID + jb RUU = no brick
Basically you're fine because you're s-off. The RUU returns your phone to a stock state which includes ROM, recovery, and firmware. Your unlocked bootloader and s-off status will survive the process though. All you need to do afterwards is flash TWRP again, flash the 2.15 firmware, and you'll be good to go.
Sent from my Evita

Thanks will do
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timmaaa said:
It goes like this:
S-on + SuperCID + jb RUU = brick
S-off + SuperCID + jb RUU = no brick
Basically you're fine because you're s-off. The RUU returns your phone to a stock state which includes ROM, recovery, and firmware. Your unlocked bootloader and s-off status will survive the process though. All you need to do afterwards is flash TWRP again, flash the 2.15 firmware, and you'll be good to go.
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thanks thanks a lot........ now im runing viper, just make what you said... ruu and after firmware 2.15... re install twrp and flashed viper.... running smoth thanks a lot

No problems, glad to help.
Sent from my Evita