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I need assistance on how to get back to my stock Gingerbread ROM. HTC Sensation XE

I have my HTC Sensation XE which has originally the 2.3.4 Gingerbread.
I would like to have an assistance on how to do it?
Do I need to flash specific firmwares? Where could I get it? and is it safe to use the backup I made before with that Gingerbread Rom?
Thank you.
I used SUPERCID method.. Therefore I'm not exactly sure whats my CID number and RUU but im pretty sure its either HTC__038 or HTC__044 asia or wwe_asia.
If it helps , I had some Starhub apps, Singtel or whatever, so I assume its more of an HTC__044 CID number?
Thank you.

If you did superCID you don't need to worry about which ruu you use. There is a stock GB ruu link in the s-on section of the sticky guide to everything in the dev forum.
Sent from my HTC Pyramid using xda premium

stringer7 said:
If you did superCID you don't need to worry about which ruu you use. There is a stock GB ruu link in the s-on section of the sticky guide to everything in the dev forum.
Sent from my HTC Pyramid using xda premium
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Thank you for the response. But im trying to get the OTA also.
That's why I want to be sure about my RUU. and CID ^^, Thank you.

ardom said:
Thank you for the response. But im trying to get the OTA also.
That's why I want to be sure about my RUU. and CID ^^, Thank you.
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OK, you can find your original cid by entering "getprop ro.cid" in terminal emulator.
Sent from my HTC Pyramid using xda premium

stringer7 said:
OK, you can find your original cid by entering "getprop ro.cid" in terminal emulator.
Sent from my HTC Pyramid using xda premium
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I had changed my CID when i rooted mine i used supercid method and changed it to 11111111 i forgot my original ru. Im nt sure exactly too if its wwe_asia or asia but im sure its either of the two. I had Starhub app too so i have a premonition that it could be htc__044 or asiawwe singapore version.
Im confused lol. I Want to go back to my stock ruu and cid. Or least the cid so i could restore my backup if possible. Then if ever i ota update. Less prblems could be encountered.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio

What are the steps I need to do?
Which to flash? any firmware?
THank you.

This is a prime example of making sure you check for the RUU BEFORE you flash anything new
Do what is said above and it will tell you your original CID. We can then see if we can find the RUU

Good luck. I just updated my xe to ics by simply reading a lot of posts on this site. And simply following all instructions.
At first tho, I mistakenly flashed sensation and not sensation xe. But again, found the correct files here on this site. All sorted and now have beats audio back, now with sense and ics latest.
So many helpful people here, so I hope you too get your fine sorted to the way you want yours. Although curious as to why you wanna go back to gb.
Surely ics is better?
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA

hi
hi guys, do you have any link for official Gingerbread RUU 1.73 with beats audio for sensation XE? i just turn my sensation XE to s-on and flash the RUU but i flashed a wrong ruu.thanks guys.i want to update my sensation XE to ics through system update

Are you S-ON again now? If so, you'll need to S-OFF before you can flash the XE RUU (which you can find here):
https://www.yousendit.com/download/M3BtWmd2YWJ6NE5qQTlVag

Its already 1111111 for my CID. Im planning to go back to stock gb so i can get the ota ics and try it out.
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio

Yes my phone is s-on again, so how do I flash the ruu?and just s-off? No need to do rooting?thanks

Help ~ Loop boot
I was gonna revert to my stock Gingerbread 2.3.4, I was trying to achieve ICS 4.x and Cyanogen mod 9, but I n00bed it up and wound up in a boot loop. I've read several different tutorials and I gathered I need to flash back to Stock GB. Do I just need a link to a Stock GB that fits my CID?
CID = T-MOB010
No Super CID
No RUU
Thanks much

soldierforus said:
I was gonna revert to my stock Gingerbread 2.3.4, I was trying to achieve ICS 4.x and Cyanogen mod 9, but I n00bed it up and wound up in a boot loop. I've read several different tutorials and I gathered I need to flash back to Stock GB. Do I just need a link to a Stock GB that fits my CID?
CID = T-MOB010
No Super CID
No RUU
Thanks much
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yes yes stock GB would do ..also ..you have stock ICS for that cid too want that ?
GB RUU for TMOB USA
ICS RUU for TMOB USA (post #1 section #3 has the link to RUU's)
but
care to explain more what happened ?..it probably might be a small solution
small details would do ..
complete details present in the bootscreen (a screenshot would do too)
also
a complete output of the following command (except IMEI and serail number)
fastboot getvar all
then i can give you a perfect solution

ganeshp said:
yes yes stock GB would do ..also ..you have stock ICS for that cid too want that ?
GB RUU for TMOB USA
ICS RUU for TMOB USA (post #1 section #3 has the link to RUU's)
but
care to explain more what happened ?..it probably might be a small solution
small details would do ..
complete details present in the bootscreen (a screenshot would do too)
also
a complete output of the following command (except IMEI and serail number)
fastboot getvar all
then i can give you a perfect solution
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Sorry to double post, I thought this may be a dead thread since the previous post had a question and no reply in 4 months.
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The Details:
Boot loop began after I flashed to firmware 3.32 using:
Universal Firmware 3.32 Universal (Non-TMOUS): Since I am on TMO, I gather I should have used the TMOUS flash?
DOWNLOAD: http://d-h.st/afS
MD5: 8f50e9f4f3fab7edcd4013015703f81c
From this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154#post21711154
I later I found a cynaogen tutorial to help with boot loop and followed these steps:
1) Set to factory reset
2)Cleared Delvick (sp?) Cache
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Current Boot Screen:
Revolutionary
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.27.1100
RADIO-11.22.3504.07_M
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
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Getvar all Results:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.27.1100
(bootloader) version-baseband: 11.22.3504.07_M
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.32.401.3
(bootloader) product: pyramid
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8260
(bootloader) modelid: PG5810000
(bootloader) cidnum: T-MOB010
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3816mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 617f0a98
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.490s
So how do the RUU's function exactly? I read the glossary term in wiki, but I don't fully understand the concept. They will update my ROM through window? I guess I need to be able to kill this boot loop first though.
Thanks again

soldierforus said:
Sorry to double post, I though this may be a dead thread since the previous post had a question and no reply in 4 months.
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The Details:
Boot loop began after I flashed to firmware 3.32 using:
Universal Firmware 3.32 Universal (Non-TMOUS): Since I am on TMO, I gather I should have used the TMOUS flash?
DOWNLOAD: http://d-h.st/afS
MD5: 8f50e9f4f3fab7edcd4013015703f81c
From this tutorial: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21711154#post21711154
I later found a cynaogen turoial to help with bootloop and followed these steps:
1) Set to factory reset
2)Cleared Delvick (sp?) Cache
____________________________________________
Current Boot Screen:
Revolutionary
Pyramid PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT 1.27.1100
RADIO-11.22.3504.07_M
OpenADSP-v02. 6. 0. 226.00.0131
eMMC-boot
_____________________________________________
Getvar all Results:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.27.1100
(bootloader) version-baseband: 11.22.3504.07_M
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.32.401.3
(bootloader) product: pyramid
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8260
(bootloader) modelid: PG5810000
(bootloader) cidnum: T-MOB010
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3816mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 617f0a98
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.490s
So How the RUU's function exactly. They will update my ROM through window? I guess I need to be able to kill this boot loop first though.
Thanks again
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for RUU ..you need to connect the phone in bootloader to pc ..and then just double click on it ...that will do
one last try for flashing custom rom ..still not worked then go for RUU
btw what recovery you are using ?
if using cwm ...can you switch to 4EXT recovery ?
get the recovery image from the below db link (recovery.img inside the zip)
4EXT DB link
and flash it via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
got to the recovery
4EXT->wipe|format->format all partitions except sdcard
then back to main menu ...and flash the rom (what ever custom rom you want)
then reboot and see..if it still stuck at boot logo
then extract the boot.img from the rom zip file
and flash it manually
fastboot flash boot boot.img
then reboot
still stuck ?
then reflash the firmware (be sure to check the md5 of the firmware you have downloaded)
still stuck?
then RUU

No-Go
ganeshp said:
for RUU ..you need to connect the phone in bootloader to pc ..and then just double click on it ...that will do
one last try for flashing custom rom ..still not worked then go for RUU
btw what recovery you are using ?
if using cwm ...can you switch to 4EXT recovery ?
get the recovery image from the below db link (recovery.img inside the zip)
4EXT DB link
and flash it via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
got to the recovery
4EXT->wipe|format->format all partitions except sdcard
then back to main menu ...and flash the rom (what ever custom rom you want)
then reboot and see..if it still stuck at boot logo
then extract the boot.img from the rom zip file
and flash it manually
fastboot flash boot boot.img
then reboot
still stuck ?
then reflash the firmware (be sure to check the md5 of the firmware you have downloaded)
still stuck?
then RUU
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So it wouldn't let me flash 4ext, it says: "cannot load 'recovery.img'" I didn't unzip it or even leave the zip in the root, I took only the recovery.img and left it in to sd root.
You said to flash the custom ROM, but this is my first attempt, and although I have downloaded CM9, the instructions I have read from other tutorials tell me I have to upgrade first to firmware 3.32, then to firmware 3.33, then I can install CM9, which will give me ICS/4.x Am I correct so far?
I don't even know if the 3.32 flash was a success (Do you?) since now I am in a boot loop. Could it be because I should have used the TMOUS instead of the non-TMOUS universal for 3.32? I picked the non-TMOUS because I didn't realize what TOUS stood for at the time, and the other link said universal (and the android-info had my cid/mid)
Also thanks for the RUU links, but I don't know what good the ICS will do if I don't have it yet. Those RUU's will do what exactly? Update to the latest ROM ? Also, is that for all roms or just 3rd party? Looking at the getvar log I sent you, I gather the 3.32 did work, So I should download the ICS 3.32 RUU link you sent me. That's what I am going to try now
EDIT
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I re-installed cm9, AND EUREKA!!!!!! My first custom ROM. Many thanks to all who helped! Now which RUU do I use, and how often should I run it?

soldierforus said:
So it wouldn't let me flash 4ext, it says: "cannot load 'recovery.img'" I didn't unzip it or even leave the zip in the root, I took only the recovery.img and left it in to sd root.
You said to flash the custom ROM, but this is my first attempt, and although I have downloaded CM9, the instructions I have read from other tutorials tell me I have to upgrade first to firmware 3.32, then to firmware 3.33, then I can install CM9, which will give me ICS/4.x Am I correct so far?
I don't even know if the 3.32 flash was a success (Do you?) since now I am in a boot loop. Could it be because I should have used the TMOUS instead of the non-TMOUS universal for 3.32? I picked the non-TMOUS because I didn't realize what TOUS stood for at the time, and the other link said universal (and the android-info had my cid/mid)
Also thanks for the RUU links, but I don't know what good the ICS will do if I don't have it yet. Those RUU's will do what exactly? Update to the latest ROM ? Also, is that for all roms or just 3rd party? Looking at the getvar log I sent you, I gather the 3.32 did work, So I should download the ICS 3.32 RUU link you sent me. That's what I am going to try now
EDIT
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I re-installed cm9, AND EUREKA!!!!!! My first custom ROM. Many thanks to all who helped! Now which RUU do I use, and how often should I run it?
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RUU is rom update utility.. It's official htc file
Ruu is complete software for your phone
It wipes everything.. Rom, recovery firmware.. Everything and flashes the corresponding stock One...
So when you run ics ruu.. You will have complete ics stock rom of tmobile US
And the recovery flash you did earlier was wrong..
You need to keep that recovery file in the adb folder (it should be in pc) Then the command will fetch the file.. As you have kept it on top of sdcard.. It can't find it..
Sent from my pyramid.. Through blazing fast sonic waves

[Q] HTC One X (Evita) 3.18 RUU for S-ON

I have had this great phone for around 3-4 months now. In the second week of owning it, I already unlocked the bootloader and rooted my phone. It is not S-OFF, because I'm under the impression that you need to buy extra hardware.
What I want to know is if there is any way that I can flash 3.18 RUU on my AT&T branded (but I use T-Mobile) evita? If there is, can you provide me with a link?
Again, I'm already rooted and I'm bootloader unlocked. Thanks

You don't need to buy any hardware or modify your phone physically to gain s-off, all you need to do is follow the instructions on this thread.
If you have SuperCID (which you most likely do) and try to RUU while you're s-on you'll brick your phone. So my advice is to go to the s-off thread I linked to before, and follow the instructions.
Once you've done that you can run the 3.18 RUU.
Sent from my Evita

Thanks, mate. I appreciate the fast answer. Naturally, I hate being left behind; and seeing that most of the new ROMs require S-Off for the 3.4 kernel, I decided it was time to upgrade. I'll give it a try, as I'm currently trying to flash a ROM because I mistakenly flashed one of ^. Now, it's stuck on the the HTC splash screen, and I guess it's just the first boot scenario. However, it has taken a curious amount of time.

Yeah it's pretty much gonna be essential from now on anyway so you might as well get it outta the way.
What ROM did you try to flash? Also, what firmware/hboot are you currently on?
Sent from my Evita

I tried flashing CarbonROM. It gave me that (Status 7) error so I figured it was the 3.4 kernel giving me problems. After that, I tried flashing a previous version of CarbonROM, and it'd just stay stuck in the splashscreen (This is the ROM that I was discussing in my previous post). Now I tried to flash RageXL, and it's bootlooping. So I'm figuring that I should just go to a stock ROM and get this procedure done, and THEN flash a custom ROM. #BadLuckw3r3w0lv33

Ok. Yep it's the fact that you haven't yet upgraded via the RUU that these ROMs won't boot. Try flashing something like MagioRom or ViperXL just to get the s-off procedure done.
Sent from my Evita

Hmph. I'm pretty sure I've downloaded the latest Google and HTC USB drivers. Still, when I enter "adb reboot bootloader", this pops up:
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device offline
I have enabled USB debugging on my HOXL. Perhaps, it's the HTC Sync Manager? I have no clue beyond that point. I even tried restarting my phone AND computer.
EDIT: Nevermind, I just manually rebooted to the bootloader and continued from there. I am now S-Off

:thumbup:
Sent from my Evita

Btw.... If I helped you, please press the thanks button.
Sent from my Evita

Help me please
timmaaa said:
You don't need to buy any hardware or modify your phone physically to gain s-off, all you need to do is follow the instructions on this thread.
If you have SuperCID (which you most likely do) and try to RUU while you're s-on you'll brick your phone. So my advice is to go to the s-off thread I linked to before, and follow the instructions.
Once you've done that you can run the 3.18 RUU.
Sent from my Evita
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Can i install 2.20 firmware after installing 3.8 firmware.. I have s-off and unlocked bootloader and had my AT&T htc one x evita rooted before i installed 3.18 firmware... please help i cant root my phone on 3.18....

hirias said:
Can i install 2.20 firmware after installing 3.8 firmware.. I have s-off and unlocked bootloader and had my AT&T htc one x evita rooted before i installed 3.18 firmware... please help i cant root my phone on 3.18....
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If you are already s-off, just install custom recovery, then flash a rooted ROM or SU to get root.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app

Will this RUU work if I have a locked bootloader and s-on?

Chudawg62 said:
Will this RUU work if I have a locked bootloader and s-on?
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As I said earlier in the thread, SuperCID + s-on + jb RUU = brick.
Sent from my Evita

guys can you please help me here?
my phone is
*** LOCKED ***
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
eMMC-boot
Junn 11 2012,14:36:28
i dont understand thiss phone that well so can you please tell me if its safe to install the stock jellybean RUU on my phone?

Yes you're s-off so you can run the RUU with minimal risk.
Sent from my Evita

3.17 or 3.18?
Hi,
First off, thanks everyone - this forum has provided me a wealth of information.
I'm wondering if I can run non-sense based roms (ex. Cyanogenmod 10.2 or 11) without downgrading the touchpanel firmware. Here are my phone specs:
C:\Android>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 2.15.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.31a.32.45.16_2
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 5.08.111.2
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: HT27XXXXXXXX
(bootloader) imei: 359691XXXXXXXXX
(bootloader) product: evita
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8960
(bootloader) modelid: PJ8310000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4050mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: RUU
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-de589c6eef
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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Currently running ViperXL Android 4.2.2, stock kernel. Had to upgrade to HBOOT 2.15 to get rid of the random reboots and signal drop.
Before I upgraded HBOOT from 2.14 to 2.15 I was pretty sure I was on 3.17. I'm not even sure how to check this again? Would the upgrade to hboot 2.15 put me on 3.18? Sorry for the n0ob questions, help would be appreciated.

Current aosp ROMs no longer require you to down the ts firmware, they haven't since about June. You're a bit confused about the terminology, you didn't just upgrade to the 2.15 hboot, you upgraded to the 2.15 firmware, so you're currently on the 2.15 firmware. The hboot is only one component of the firmware as a whole.
Long story short, yes you can flash non-sense ROMs.
Sent from my Evita.

timmaaa said:
You don't need to buy any hardware or modify your phone physically to gain s-off, all you need to do is follow the instructions on this thread.
If you have SuperCID (which you most likely do) and try to RUU while you're s-on you'll brick your phone. So my advice is to go to the s-off thread I linked to before, and follow the instructions.
Once you've done that you can run the 3.18 RUU.
Sent from my Evita
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can i run this RUU if i'm on CM10.2 ? and it says it will delete ALL from my phone, do i need to flash a rom and gapps right after i did that or will it still boot on CM10.2 ?

The RUU returns your phone to a stock configuration (ROM/recovery). You need to flash TWRP recovery again afterwards and then your ROM.
Sent from my Evita.

timmaaa said:
The RUU returns your phone to a stock configuration (ROM/recovery). You need to flash TWRP recovery again afterwards and then your ROM.
Sent from my Evita.
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it doesn't work, i'm getting the usb connection error (170) but the cmd adb devices works just fine and the rumrunner s-off procedure went fine too...maybe i'm missing something ?

Help i killed my Phone:D

I was on Maximus HD 10.0
Then i tried another rom. but i don't like, so i downloaded 10.2 latest nightly but it on my internal storage-->full wipe-->and then i can't install cm10.2 then i want to but another rom on my internal storage but i can't put anything on the phone without an running rom...
then i changed my recovery to CWM 6. cause i knower there was an option to mount usb storage, but it don't work nothings happened when i click on it. Pleas help me i can do nothing
Some more Infos:C:\test>fastboot getvar all
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 2.16.0000
version-baseband: 1.20.50.05.16
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
serialno: *************
imei: **************
product: vle
platform: HBOOT-8960
modelid: PJ4010000
cidnum: 11111111
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 4128mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: off
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-4958290506
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.078s

Jojo1992 said:
I was on Maximus HD 10.0
Then i tried another rom. but i don't like, so i downloaded 10.2 latest nightly but it on my internal storage-->full wipe-->and then i can't install cm10.2 then i want to but another rom on my internal storage but i can't put anything on the phone without an running rom...
then i changed my recovery to CWM 6. cause i knower there was an option to mount usb storage, but it don't work nothings happened when i click on it. Pleas help me i can do nothing
Some more Infos:C:\test>fastboot getvar all
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 2.16.0000
version-baseband: 1.20.50.05.16
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
serialno: SH26RW404047
imei: 359901049107937
product: vle
platform: HBOOT-8960
modelid: PJ4010000
cidnum: 11111111
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 4128mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: off
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-4958290506
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.078s
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I hope this Infos can help to solve my Problem, i have access via Fastboot!
The best would be if i can go back to stock.

Jojo1992 said:
I hope this Infos can help to solve my Problem, i have access via Fastboot!
The best would be if i can go back to stock.
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You need the old firmware like you had before you updated to Maximus.
Run a RUU.exe and clear storage/factory reset in bootloader when you have the stock recovery back on.
From your other thread I posted more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47586067&postcount=7

tivofool said:
You need the old firmware like you had before you updated to Maximus.
Run a RUU.exe and clear storage/factory reset in bootloader when you have the stock recovery back on.
From your other thread I posted more details
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47586067&postcount=7
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i downloaded an RUU:
RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed
then i make this:
fastboot devices
fastboot oem lock
then start RUU, but error no connection to device but in cmd i get a connection

I have a CID 111111 is that the Problem?

Jojo1992 said:
I have a CID 111111 is that the Problem?
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I've never changed my CID, no need to. So I'm not an expert.
But from what I have read here:
"You can use any ruu while s-OFF, just simply plug phone to computer and run ruu. No need to relock bootloader.
For the supercid, it is recommended to change it back to original with fastboot command.
Fastboot oem write cid xxxxxxxx.
There has been a few bricks takin Jb ota while still supercid. "
So, not a problem, unless you install a OTA (over the air) update while SuperCid.
Here's a good guide from another forum
http://androidforums.com/one-s-all-things-root/691874-guide-how-run-ruu-your-htc-one-s.html
Glancing at that, I noticed it recommends running the RUU on the PC as administrator, maybe it's something simple like that.

tivofool said:
I've never changed my CID, no need to. So I'm not an expert.
But from what I have read here:
"You can use any ruu while s-OFF, just simply plug phone to computer and run ruu. No need to relock bootloader.
For the supercid, it is recommended to change it back to original with fastboot command.
Fastboot oem write cid xxxxxxxx.
There has been a few bricks takin Jb ota while still supercid. "
So, not a problem, unless you install a OTA (over the air) update while SuperCid.
Here's a good guide from another forum
http://androidforums.com/one-s-all-things-root/691874-guide-how-run-ruu-your-htc-one-s.html
Glancing at that, I noticed it recommends running the RUU on the PC as administrator, maybe it's something simple like that.
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I changed my CID back to HTC__102
and tried zwo different RUU.exe one ICS on JB but both have an error...
i relocked my boot loader how can i unlock again?

Jojo1992 said:
I changed my CID back to HTC__102
and tried zwo different RUU.exe one ICS on JB but both have an error...
i relocked my boot loader how can i unlock again?
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When trying the RUU did you go to bootloader (fastboot USB)?
To Unlock
Locate your Unlock_code.bin on your pc, probably saved it somewhere or it is still in your fastboot folder.
Type this into your command prompt window fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
or go through the process of getting a new one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427
Nice tool (Windroid)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471151

tivofool said:
When trying the RUU did you go to bootloader (fastboot USB)?
To Unlock
Locate your Unlock_code.bin on your pc, probably saved it somewhere or it is still in your fastboot folder.
Type this into your command prompt window fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
or go through the process of getting a new one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427
Nice tool (Windroid)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471151
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Yes I was in fast boot USB
I will try it one time again and when it don't work then unlock again

Jojo1992 said:
Yes I was in fast boot USB
I will try it one time again and when it don't work then unlock again
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Oh yeah, I've also read from someone that they got error 155 then they flashed stock recovery and relocked bootloader and then RUU proceeded to work.

tivofool said:
Oh yeah, I've also read from someone that they got error 155 then they flashed stock recovery and relocked bootloader and then RUU proceeded to work.
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I unlocked and now i could flash:
RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed
that worked for me.
So which is the latest CM what i could install now?
Hboot: 1.14.0002
UNLOCKED
S-OFF
Running:
Android 4.0.4 HTC Sense4.1 Softwarenumber:2.31.401.5

Jojo1992 said:
I unlocked and now i could flash:
RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed
that worked for me.
So which is the latest CM what i could install now?
Hboot: 1.14.0002
UNLOCKED
S-OFF
Running:
Android 4.0.4 HTC Sense4.1 Softwarenumber:2.31.401.5
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Glad you were able to get the RUU working. But right now you won't be able to flash many ROMs with that low of a Hboot. You will need to update the firmware.
Since you put your CID back, you would have to put back stock recovery and relock bootloader. Then you could go through settings and do the OTA to update to 2.15 hboot.
Or...this firmware update thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322755

tivofool said:
Glad you were able to get the RUU working. But right now you won't be able to flash many ROMs with that low of a Hboot. You will need to update the firmware.
Since you put your CID back, you would have to put back stock recovery and relock bootloader. Then you could go through settings and do the OTA to update to 2.15 hboot.
Or...this firmware update thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322755
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where can i find stock recovery?
flash it like this or?: fastboot flash recovery recover.img
and relock bootloader with: fastboot oem lock ???

Jojo1992 said:
where can i find stock recovery?
flash it like this or?: fastboot flash recovery recover.img
and relock bootloader with: fastboot oem lock ???
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There is a stock recovery here
http://www.modaco.com/topic/353006-...ch-recovery-for-the-htc-one-s-stock-download/
The SECOND download is the stock one
Unless you change the name of the recovery the command will probably look more like this:
fastboot flash recovery ville_recovery_signed.img
And yes
fastboot oem lock
after you have flashed the stock recovery of course

tivofool said:
Since you put your CID back, you would have to put back stock recovery and relock bootloader. Then you could go through settings and do the OTA to update to 2.15 hboot.
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Or he could just change cid to HTC__001 and flash jb ruu. (The European version)
Sent from HTC One S using android 4.2.2 sense 5

tominozh said:
Or he could just change cid to HTC__001 and flash jb ruu. (The European version)
Sent from HTC One S using android 4.2.2 sense 5
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That don't work
I tried:
RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4
I will try it over ota now --> my Handy ist loading the update 4.1.1 i will report as soon as it is ready
Ok edit:
Hboot 2.15.0000
Unlocked
can i now flash CM10.2?
O.T.: Is CM10.2 running stable?

Jojo1992 said:
That don't work
I tried:
RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4
I will try it over ota now --> my Handy ist loading the update 4.1.1 i will report as soon as it is ready
Ok edit:
Hboot 2.15.0000
Unlocked
can i now flash CM10.2?
O.T.: Is CM10.2 running stable?
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Eh.. It is stable besides for some bootlooping. Like you start it up and it bootloops a few times before finally loading. I like the Avatar Rom which is CM 10.2 based, and noticed a little bootlooping. But it wasn't terrible, just something that happened a few times.
So if that doesn't bother you, go for it. Other than that you would need to stick with sense based roms for stability.
Gosh, so many to choose from you will have to try some out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243895

tivofool said:
Eh.. It is stable besides for some bootlooping. Like you start it up and it bootloops a few times before finally loading. I like the Avatar Rom which is CM 10.2 based, and noticed a little bootlooping. But it wasn't terrible, just something that happened a few times.
So if that doesn't bother you, go for it. Other than that you would need to stick with sense based roms for stability.
Gosh, so many to choose from you will have to try some out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2243895
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Is the Avatar Rom really 10.2 based? cause on their page they tell 10.1 based or?
but i can install now any rom or?
with the flashed rue which i have actually i don't get mobile internet working. just wlan

Jojo1992 said:
Is the Avatar Rom really 10.2 based? cause on their page they tell 10.1 based or?
but i can install now any rom or?
with the flashed rue which i have actually i don't get mobile internet working. just wlan
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Ya, guess you are right, 10.1
You can flash any as long as they don't require hboot 2.16 (which they state in the first page OP)

tivofool said:
Ya, guess you are right, 10.1
You can flash any as long as they don't require hboot 2.16 (which they state in the first page OP)
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ok thank you very much for the help!

rejects going to stock !

ok here's the thing..
i lost my backup for the stock rom which came with my HTC One XL,and i've been facing alot of issues with custom roms ,the major thing was the capacitive buttons stopped working without a reason !
now being S-ON,unable to go back to stock except with RUU's with the matching CID,,ok so i tried searching for the right RUU with matching CID which is J15 and the only one i found on androidRUU website didnt work for me as its a different hboot version (not sure if that's why it refused or not but thats what i understood from reading in the forums)
so i spent hours and hours trying to find the correct RUU with matching CID and hboot version but was invain,,
another option searching for NANDROID,,still didnt find any matching results
tried getting SuperCID to make it easier to find a matching RUU,,but i found in order to get SuperCID i need to be S-OFF,,and in order to get S-OFF i need to get SuperCID first...its a bit frustrating i know
also another weird thing that when i tried to relock the bootloader,it says "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))"
so any help on how to either :
1.Full stock restore either with a matching RUU or NANDROID
2.Getting a full stock rom with the latest firmware update so that hopefully the capacitive buttons work again..
would be really appreciated
and here are my info :
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 2.10.0000
version-baseband: 3.12.38.00.24
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
product: evita_utl
platform: HBOOT-8960
modelid: PJ8350000
cidnum: HTC__J15
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 3848mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-b27b8968
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0

lordofegypt said:
ok here's the thing..
i lost my backup for the stock rom which came with my HTC One XL,and i've been facing alot of issues with custom roms ,the major thing was the capacitive buttons stopped working without a reason !
now being S-ON,unable to go back to stock except with RUU's with the matching CID,,ok so i tried searching for the right RUU with matching CID which is J15 and the only one i found on androidRUU website didnt work for me as its a different hboot version (not sure if that's why it refused or not but thats what i understood from reading in the forums)
so i spent hours and hours trying to find the correct RUU with matching CID and hboot version but was invain,,
another option searching for NANDROID,,still didnt find any matching results
tried getting SuperCID to make it easier to find a matching RUU,,but i found in order to get SuperCID i need to be S-OFF,,and in order to get S-OFF i need to get SuperCID first...its a bit frustrating i know
also another weird thing that when i tried to relock the bootloader,it says "FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))"
so any help on how to either :
1.Full stock restore either with a matching RUU or NANDROID
2.Getting a full stock rom with the latest firmware update so that hopefully the capacitive buttons work again..
would be really appreciated
and here are my info :
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 2.10.0000
version-baseband: 3.12.38.00.24
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
serialno: HT2CNW302531
imei: 354370050060697
product: evita_utl
platform: HBOOT-8960
modelid: PJ8350000
cidnum: HTC__J15
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 3848mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-b27b8968
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
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Long story short, there is no RUU for your CID. But there is a thread in our General Section that contains stock backups for your device.
I'll also just clear up some confusion you seem to have about s-off and SuperCID. There are two s-off methods for the Evita, Facepalm and Rumrunner. Facepalm requires SuperCID to work, Rumrunner does not require SuperCID to work. If you don't have SuperCID and want it you can use the Rumrunner s-off method to get s-off and then change your CID using a fastboot command.
Either way, don't use any of the RUUs that match other CIDs, they'll most likely brick your phone. Just find the thread in General and you'll be able to download a nandroid backup.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Long story short, there is no RUU for your CID. But there is a thread in our General Section that contains stock backups for your device.
I'll also just clear up some confusion you seem to have about s-off and SuperCID. There are two s-off methods for the Evita, Facepalm and Rumrunner. Facepalm requires SuperCID to work, Rumrunner does not require SuperCID to work. If you don't have SuperCID and want it you can use the Rumrunner s-off method to get s-off and then change your CID using a fastboot command.
Either way, don't use any of the RUUs that match other CIDs, they'll most likely brick your phone. Just find the thread in General and you'll be able to download a nandroid backup.
Sent from my Evita
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and concerning that backup you're talking about,,does it have to be matching my CID or any of my details ? or just any backup is fine ?

The backup I'm talking about is specifically for the middle eastern variant of this phone.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
The backup I'm talking about is specifically for the middle eastern variant of this phone.
Sent from my Evita
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thx for the help,,ok so currently i found the needed NANDROID,,made the restore and am back to stock android 4.1.1 with relocked bootloader and stock recovery flashed,,i tried searching for software updates and it says no updates found when my neighbor got the same device and he recieved an update for 4.2.2 ??
however am not quite sure if the stock recovery flashed successfully or not ,,in the fastboot it said that the flashing was successful but when i tried to access the recovery from the boot it just went blank screen ,,is that ok and am not supposed to enter the stock recovery but then why it doesnt make the update ? or there's something wrong with the recovery i got ?

You should be able to enter the stock recovery, I believe there's something wrong with the recovery you flashed.
Sent from my Evita

ngiyal 457
timmaaa said:
You should be able to enter the stock recovery, I believe there's something wrong with the recovery you flashed.
Sent from my Evita
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ok i found the recovery ,flashed it and able to access the recovery nw,,but in order to do so i had to unlock the bootloader again other wise it will just keep on booting into the bootmode which is kinda wierd...
anyway you got any ideas why am unable to receive the OTA ?

I'm not sure why you're not receiving it, sorry. If you can find the OTA you can install it manually.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
I'm not sure why you're not receiving it, sorry. If you can find the OTA you can install it manually.
Sent from my Evita
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surprisingly i just got an update for the "people" app through searching for software updates (not through playstore)...does that mean that my OTA is working fine and its just a delay or something like that for the full software,,or this app update has nothing to do with the OTA's ?

The people app itself is separate from the OTA.
Sent from my Evita

j15 version of evite doesn't recieve 4.2.2 update yet
i have the same of your phone and i flashed stock ROM of telstra and it works fine for me

madoooz said:
j15 version of evite doesn't recieve 4.2.2 update yet
i have the same of your phone and i flashed stock ROM of telstra and it works fine for me
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Could I ask where you got that stock Rom and for a link as well. With a bit of help from lag I managed to factory reset and lose my backup just before I was going to get in on my pc, imagine my excitement. So this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You

jnthnbgg said:
Could I ask where you got that stock Rom and for a link as well. With a bit of help from lag I managed to factory reset and lose my backup just before I was going to get in on my pc, imagine my excitement. So this would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You
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Just have a look in our Android Development section, you'll find it in there, along with some great custom ROMs you might want to try.
Sent from my Evita

jnthnbgg said:
Could I ask where you got that stock Rom and for a link as well.
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All the links you will likely ever need are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
jnthnbgg said:
With a bit of help from lag I managed to factory reset and lose my backup just before I was going to get in on my pc, imagine my excitement.
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Did you factory reset in hboot and corrupt the SD? Because a factory reset in recovery or in the OS should not wipe the SD (including nandroids).

redpoint73 said:
All the links you will likely ever need are here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
Did you factory reset in hboot and corrupt the SD? Because a factory reset in recovery or in the OS should not wipe the SD (including nandroids).
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Yes it did it in Hboot of all things while I had Clean Rom installed which was giving me grief (blackscreen after HTC load screen)

jnthnbgg said:
Yes it did it in Hboot of all things while I had Clean Rom installed which was giving me grief (blackscreen after HTC load screen)
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What are your bootloader details? I might be able to diagnose why you were having problems before the factory reset.
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
What are your bootloader details? I might be able to diagnose why you were having problems before the factory reset.
Sent from my Evita
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Well I know it is the S-On as I saw even though I was doing all according to the instructions I could find. I had Unlock, SU CID, just could not get that S-OFF. I tried it manually, via the toolkits people have out there, using a 2.0 USB cable. But without the S-OFF I did not get the firmware installed so that was my source of headache with that I just had a bit of lag in the bootloader screen and i click one to many times past recovery and viola up the crick without a canoe lol

Once you have a ROM installed, forget the toolkits and get s-off manually, it's really easy. There are two methods you can try:
Facepalm S-off
Rumrunner S-off
Sent from my Evita

timmaaa said:
Once you have a ROM installed, forget the toolkits and get s-off manually, it's really easy. There are two methods you can try:
Facepalm S-off
Rumrunner S-off
Sent from my Evita
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So going the route of Palm as I can not get adb to connect but I can fastboot USB, The first attempt ends with FAILED remote:92 supercid! please flush image again immediately. The second attempt ends in FAILED remote:99 unknow fail

You're gonna need to get adb working, both methods require it. I'm in a good mood so I'm gonna give you the solution to the error 99 problem, but please in future search properly before posting, the solution to that problem has been posted dozens of times in the Facepalm thread.
When you get error 99 after flashing the zip, you need to force a reboot to the bootloader and start the process again and you should get error 92 again.
Why isn't adb working? What ROM are you on? Have you updated your drivers? Do you have usb debugging turned on in Developer Options?
Sent from my Evita

Problem with Custom Roms

Hi there i tested these ROMS on mine HTC One S Ville S4 (International).
Here the Results:
Maximus 10.0.0 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2445392
I´ve followed all steps but no luck, the phone reach splash screen and all i get is all 3 lights on the bottom and a green on the top illuminated.
LIBERTY ROM - The Sixth Element 4.4.2/4.4.3
Almost the same situation with Maximus Rom but with Black splash screen this time on the 2 versions of this Rom
At the moment i have the ViperOneS 3.2.0 but i would like test other Roms.
Here my specs:
----> Start <----
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.13.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.16.31501S.17_2
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) serialno: SH24PW******
(bootloader) imei: ***************
(bootloader) product: vle
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8960
(bootloader) modelid: PJ4010000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__304
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3873mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-d92cc658
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.071s
----> End <----

you need a specific hboot to try the rom. i think is 2.15 and you have 1.13.. so..... i think that is the problem.

first of all you'd update all that is possible to lates ver. (hboot, recovery), may be you should try hboot 2.16 and roms for it...

grorg said:
first of all you'd update all that is possible to lates ver. (hboot, recovery), may be you should try hboot 2.16 and roms for it...
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No luck with RUUs

vic_111 said:
No luck with RUUs
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You will need to update HBOOT to version 2.15 or 2.16 depending on which rom you want to install. HTC__304 is Europe/Spain so the Europe RUU should be fine for you. Its pretty easy:
Download FIRMWARE HBOOT 2.15
Extract the included recovery and flash it using fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Relock your bootloader (in case it's actually locked)
fastboot oem lock
Then flash the firmware215.zip:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware215.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware215.zip (First time you probably get an error, so just retype the command!!!)
fastboot reboot-bootloader (to get back into bootloader mode)

LS.xD said:
You will need to update HBOOT to version 2.15 or 2.16 depending on which rom you want to install. HTC__304 is Europe/Spain so the Europe RUU should be fine for you. Its pretty easy:
Download FIRMWARE HBOOT 2.15
Extract the included recovery and flash it using fastboot:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Relock your bootloader (in case it's actually locked)
fastboot oem lock
Then flash the firmware215.zip:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip firmware215.zip
fastboot flash zip firmware215.zip (First time you probably get an error, so just retype the command!!!)
fastboot reboot-bootloader (to get back into bootloader mode)
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He's S-On, are you sure it'll work like this? Flashing firmware is not possible unless you're S-Off. He should first try to achieve S-Off via rumrunner or other method (since he's already using Viper or a close-to-stock ROM). Then he might try flashing 2.15/2.16 firmware

Rapier said:
He's S-On, are you sure it'll work like this? Flashing firmware is not possible unless you're S-Off. He should first try to achieve S-Off via rumrunner or other method (since he's already using Viper or a close-to-stock ROM). Then he might try flashing 2.15/2.16 firmware
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I'm sure. Flashing "SIGNED" zips will totally work with S-ON.

LS.xD said:
I'm sure. Flashing "SIGNED" zips will totally work with S-ON.
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I will give it a try , hope I don't get a brick
But I have two questions:
1What you mean "locked" I have my boot loader unlocked!
When I finish the flash process I can unlock again?
Sent from my HTC One S

vic_111 said:
I will give it a try , hope I don't get a brick
But I have two questions:
1What you mean "locked" I have my boot loader unlocked!
When I finish the flash process I can unlock again?
Sent from my HTC One S
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You can unlock it at any time, but you will have to lock it before upgrade the firmware.

LS.xD said:
You can unlock it at any time, but you will have to lock it before upgrade the firmware.
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No luck, upgraded sucessfully but now i have a blank screen blinking
Update: Should i update to 2.16? If yes where i can get it?
Update URGENT: I cant install any rom now help please
Update 2: I tried install 2.16 but unsucessfull
Update 3:Anyone can find a RUU for me , because i cant :crying:
Update 4: Well i am on ViperOneS again , somehow (flashed boot.img before aroma-installer),but i would like test Liberty one you think you can send me hboot 2.16 signed , i tried find but only for s-off
Update 5 [LAST ONE]: Finally i get it Liberty Rom works 100% thanks for all the help guys , REALLY!!!

vic_111 said:
No luck, upgraded sucessfully but now i have a blank screen blinking
Update: Should i update to 2.16? If yes where i can get it?
Update URGENT: I cant install any rom now help please
Update 2: I tried install 2.16 but unsucessfull
Update 3:Anyone can find a RUU for me , because i cant :crying:
Update 4: Well i am on ViperOneS again , somehow (flashed boot.img before aroma-installer),but i would like test Liberty one you think you can send me hboot 2.16 signed , i tried find but only for s-off
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Update 5 [LAST ONE]: Finally i get it Liberty Rom works 100% thanks for all the help guys , REALLY!!!

vic_111 said:
No luck, upgraded sucessfully but now i have a blank screen blinking
Update: Should i update to 2.16? If yes where i can get it?
Update URGENT: I cant install any rom now help please
Update 2: I tried install 2.16 but unsucessfull
Update 3:Anyone can find a RUU for me , because i cant :crying:
Update 4: Well i am on ViperOneS again , somehow (flashed boot.img before aroma-installer),but i would like test Liberty one you think you can send me hboot 2.16 signed , i tried find but only for s-off
Update 5 [LAST ONE]: Finally i get it Liberty Rom works 100% thanks for all the help guys , REALLY!!!
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I'm glad you finally made it. HBOOT 2.16 works with S-OFF only, thats why I uploaded 2.15. As @Rapier mentioned earlier, you can use rumrunner.us for easily getting S-OFF

Mind you that hboot 2.16 gives you shared internal storage. E.g. all free space is available to all partitions. This may come tot be necessary for you if flashing lollipop roms since the "foot print" of installed aps on lollipop becomes much larger. This has to do with runtime environment... Kitkat runs with Dalvik Cache whereas Lollipop runs with the Android Runtime aka ART.
So, staying on hboot 2.15 give you the old partition layout with approx. 1 GByte(??) free for apps and 7 as internal SD.
While hboot 2.16 serves all your free internal storage to all partitions. This saves you headache of internal space for apps running out.
(Someone may deel to fill in the technical gaps i left in)
Cheers , happy hboot 2.16 user.
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