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My wife has a Mytouch 4G slide that has never been rooted and has all the latest updates from T-Mobile. I keep reading conflicting information with regard to whether this is a problem (the whole s-off/s-on thing).
I was thinking of trying out one of the Ice Cream Sandwich Roms. Can I root her phone? Should I root her phone? Is there a link with good current information?
just to sum it up:
with the latest OTA you cannot achieve s-off (yet), however, you can unlock the bootloader and then root and flash recovery and roms using the official htcdev unlocking method (which apparently voids your warranty instantly)
Braccoz said:
just to sum it up:
with the latest OTA you cannot achieve s-off (yet), however, you can unlock the bootloader and then root and flash recovery and roms using the official htcdev unlocking method (which apparently voids your warranty instantly)
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No.
The unlocker is currently broken for (most) people.
It only voids your warranty if any damage results from anything you flash. Flash an OC kernel and burn up your phone, not their fault. Keyboard falls apart due to use, their fault.
The confusion continues - is there not a "root your mytouch 4g slide wiki" with current information?
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The confusion continues - is there not a "root your mytouch 4g slide wiki" with current information?
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there is, but in a sense that info is not 100% current.... those tools won't work if her phone is S-ON with HBOOT 1.45.0013(software version 1.55.531.3).
keep an eye out tho for news on another update that is supposed to make the official HTC unlocker tool work by the end of the month
I wanna get my hands on another to see if I can duplicate the 2 I unlocked
rooted 1.55.531.3 with clockwork recovery and SU
This is a great question seeing how my mt4gs will be here tomorrow lol.
I'm coming from an htc g2 and have been free from security for awhile! I really want an aosp rom (not a big fan of sense) so this should be interesting!
Been reading up for the last couple of days and the dev support seems a little lacking, but the g2 started to slow as well, though there were plenty of stable roms.
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mrbmg said:
This is a great question seeing how my mt4gs will be here tomorrow lol.
I'm coming from an htc g2 and have been free from security for awhile! I really want an aosp rom (not a big fan of sense) so this should be interesting!
Been reading up for the last couple of days and the dev support seems a little lacking, but the g2 started to slow as well, though there were plenty of stable roms.
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From what I've read, HTC is aware of the Unlocker not properly unlocking the MT4GS. All we can do now is wait since Revolutionary hasn't figured out a method to replace the 1.45.0013 HBOOT yet.
Limewirelord said:
... All we can do now is wait since Revolutionary hasn't figured out a method to replace the 1.45.0013 HBOOT yet.
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I disagree, we should be looking for a way to get current s-on devices either s-off (preferably) or at least unlocked.
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yogi2010 said:
there is, but in a sense that info is not 100% current.... those tools won't work if her phone is S-ON with HBOOT 1.45.0013(software version 1.55.531.3).
keep an eye out tho for news on another update that is supposed to make the official HTC unlocker tool work by the end of the month
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So I just got a warranty exchange and my HBOOT version is 1.44.007, so I should be good to do S-off correct?
BiggJurk said:
So I just got a warranty exchange and my HBOOT version is 1.44.007, so I should be good to do S-off correct?
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yep, you're good to get S-OFF.
jonnycat26 said:
It only voids your warranty if any damage results from anything you flash. Flash an OC kernel and burn up your phone, not their fault. Keyboard falls apart due to use, their fault.
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Doesn't matter if it's a hardware or software issue. If you mod your phone in any way, the warranty is void, unless you revert back to stock. Even if it's just a software mod, like a custom rom or kernel.
Lucky!
rooted 1.55.531.3 with clockwork recovery and SU
gtmaster303 said:
Doesn't matter if it's a hardware or software issue. If you mod your phone in any way, the warranty is void, unless you revert back to stock. Even if it's just a software mod, like a custom rom or kernel.
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Incorrect. Read HTC's unlock disclaimer. It will only void the warranty if It's damage you caused by flashing something. Normal hardware issues are still covered as the original warranty would do.
And I got the phone... It came with the 1.55
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mrbmg said:
This is a great question seeing how my mt4gs will be here tomorrow lol.
I'm coming from an htc g2 and have been free from security for awhile! I really want an aosp rom (not a big fan of sense) so this should be interesting!
Been reading up for the last couple of days and the dev support seems a little lacking, but the g2 started to slow as well, though there were plenty of stable roms.
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I am actually in the same exact boat as you... Needed more power out my G2, so I upgraded to the 4G Slide
Mine will be coming in sometime next week, directly from HTC. Fairly excited. I had to send it in for warranty repair.
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And I got the phone... It came with the 1.55
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Will HTC change my phone version because I sent it in for warranty repair? Didn't even know what version it had before I sent it in, because the phone wouldn't power on.
You wouldn't think they would. But then again they might try and get it all the way up tp date before sending it back out. Good question.
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You wouldn't think they would. But then again they might try and get it all the way up tp date before sending it back out. Good question.
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They say that any devices that come to them will be shipped out again with the most recent software on them.
I recently had to send one of mine in, it came back as it was when I sent it out - but the current OTA is on pause so that may be why.
I think at this stage it would be a dice roll...
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They say that any devices that come to them will be shipped out again with the most recent software on them.
I recently had to send one of mine in, it came back as it was when I sent it out - but the current OTA is on pause so that may be why.
I think at this stage it would be a dice roll...
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Well it's better to send it in sooner, rather than later.
Besides, my device wouldn't turn on at all anyway, so I didn't really have a choice.
Hoping they don't update it though.
Is there any way I can call them and tell to not update it, if possible?
Recently I unlocked my bootloader on my AT&T htc one x
Did this void my warranty on my phone, because it seems to be having hardware issues, and I don't know if this voided my warranty.
Technically, yes. It voids your warranty.
Are you still within your 30 days?
I had a flickering pixel on my first HOX. So I backed everything up, relocked my bootloader, flashed the 1.85 RUU, factory reset to everything stock, made sure that there were no ROM or "hacking" files on the SD card (can't be too careful ), and brought it to the AT&T store.
They replaced my HOX without any problem!
I never mentioned to them that I unlocked and relocked my bootloader, and they never asked me either. As long as you focus on the hardware issue, you're good.
If you're part your 30 days, though, can't tell you what happens then. I don't know how thoroughly they look at a device with hardware issues, or how picky they are when you send them your device for warranty replacement. Wouldn't hurt to try though, IMO, if it's something that bothers you.
What's wrong with the hardware?
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I am not getting any att signal at all no bars anywhere, I don't know if it's sim card or the phone itself.
By any chance can you send me link of how to relock bootloader.
Thanks
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Did you try flashing different radios?
Anyway, this how to relock your bootloader:
http://www.theandroidsoul.com/how-to-re-lock-htc-one-x-bootloader/
This is the RUU that I used to go back to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1670238
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No, I didn't what does flashing different radios do.
Thanks btw for all the help
Here is the link to a collection of radios for the HOX:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1694012
You may or may not have a hardware issue. Did you flash any ROMs after you unlocked your bootloader?
I would try to rule it out by either flashing one of the radios from the above collection (I would start with the ATT 1.85 radio), or by going back to stock completely if that doesn't help. If you're still having issues, then I would take the phone to the store in its "stock" and "relocked" condition.
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Yes, I had flashed the CleanRom LE on my htc one x but the problem still occurred.
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Yes, I had flashed the CleanRom LE on my htc one x but the problem still occurred.
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Try getting a sim card first free, and easy from an at&t store.
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jessgerb said:
Yes, I had flashed the CleanRom LE on my htc one x but the problem still occurred.
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Was there a point when your signal worked? If yes, then do you recall doing anything to your phone right before it stopped working?
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I know I am missing something. I am a newbie, but I've been trying to root my phone for about 3 weeks. I don't know what I am doing wrong. I've gone through the most common ways I've seen. I'm currently running software version 2.20 and still trying to root, but even before I updated, I was trying and I can't figure out what I am doing wrong.
Well not to be rude, but the moment you updated to 2.20 you were pretty much screwed if you wanted to root unless it's a Rogers or the Australian HOX which it is not.
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Okay,
Well I couldn't figure out what to before I updated either. So I'm screwed for ever? Or?
hime2285 said:
Well I couldn't figure out what to before I updated either. So I'm screwed for ever? Or?
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Your stuck till someone figures out an exploit to root the 2.20 update or HTC allows us to unlock the bootloader on our att one x. I'd put my money on the first rather than the later.
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hime2285 said:
Well I couldn't figure out what to before I updated either. So I'm screwed for ever? Or?
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This is the #2 post stickied to the top of the Development subforum, it would have linked you to everything you needed to know: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
And for future reference, if you are interested in rooting and modding Android phones, don't ever install an OTA without researching first, and being confidant in your knowledge.
Yeah, for now you are screwed. And for how long, nobody knows.
Thank you for your help and information. That's what I pretty much needed to know because I felt like I was missing something.
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On a random note, after hitting postpone a few times the ota just updated itself, without my interaction. So for me I didn't have a choice, but to update to 2.20.
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cityoke2 said:
On a random note, after hitting postpone a few times the ota just updated itself, without my interaction. So for me I didn't have a choice, but to update to 2.20.
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You had a choice alright, you could have rooted/unlocked/ROM'd before it updated. Standing at the precipice, sometimes you just gotta jump. Know what I mean?
My phone was fine yesterday was running Scottsclean rom for months just fine. I Flashed 2.20 RUU and everything was fine.
I then allowed it to OTA Update and after returning to the phone, I believe its bricked does not light up when plugged in, Nor does it enter the bootloader. I do believe its bricked cause after holding Volume down and power it just enters Download mode.
Any help would be appreciated.
If you had supercid and s-on there is nothing we can do for you. You will need to send your phone away for a jtag repair (google mobiletechvideos)
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area51avenger said:
If you had supercid and s-on there is nothing we can do for you. You will need to send your phone away for a jtag repair (google mobiletechvideos)
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Believe my phones still in warranty. I did successfully re-flash it to 2.20 VIA RUU and relock before attempting to ATO update.
Do you think ill be fine to take it to att ?
That's too bad. ota keeper seems to be hit and miss. S-off folks seem to be OK when they ota. Theoretically you did everything right by RUU. I'd plug it into a wall mount and make sure it has a full charge then try getting it to boot into bootloader. Redpoint put a thread up a public service announcement with statement to this its in the stickies.
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viprk24 said:
Believe my phones still in warranty. I did successfully re-flash it to 2.20 VIA RUU and relock before attempting to ATO update.
Do you think ill be fine to take it to att ?
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That's fraud...
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tsav87 said:
That's fraud...
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Fraud? The cause was the OTA update
You voided your warranty when you unlocked your bootloader...
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It says "may" void all or parts of you warranty. Its not fraud unless you lie about it.
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I like this guy already!
tsav87 said:
You voided your warranty when you unlocked your bootloader...
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In many countries unlocking the boot loader can not void a warranty. Just like installing linux on a computer you bought won't void it. The manufaturer can't just invent escape clauses for when they will or won't cover faulty workmanship. It is like those little stickers that cover some key screw on electronics with "void if broken" are not worth the paper they are printed on.
Workmanship? AT&T blocked bootloader unlocking because of people messing up their phones. This person used an exploit to unlock and root his phone and now wants AT&T to fix the mistake he made by reading half the instructions
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The man has a point that's just a disclaimer for them to deny but ultimately outs up to who you are warranting it through via service provider our HTC. And I know many have gotten there device warranted that were unlocked. All were through AT&T though.
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viprk24 said:
Believe my phones still in warranty. I did successfully re-flash it to 2.20 VIA RUU and relock before attempting to ATO update.
Do you think ill be fine to take it to att ?
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I would take it in.. they won't check to to see if it's unlocked... Besides like you said it won't even come on . All you have to say is that you downloaded the update and afterwards it froze up and bricked(obviously you know what you did but they won't) I've been on a couple other threads with HTC one x+ and this seemed to work gl it's worth the try if you think about it. Just don't mention anything like you know about root or flashing anything for that matter lol if they ask about HTCdev unlock say it must be the previous owner lmao
I did this with my inspire awhile back when it first came out and I bricked it second day lmao. Got a new one same day haha stupid att haha
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Am I missing something here? I thought the purpose of s off was so you could RUU back to older firmwares?
Ie I had 2.4 boot and was able to go back to 1.xx hboot on my one XL. Then I did the Telstra OTA updates back to jellybean and the higher hboot.
same thing happened to me... but this community hates my everlasting guts so they were jerks to me about it but just send it into jtag repair.... its like $60 to $100 to have repaired... ill see all of you soon
Megadoug13 said:
same thing happened to me... but this community hates my everlasting guts so they were jerks to me about it but just send it into jtag repair.... its like $60 to $100 to have repaired... ill see all of you soon
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We don't hate you Doug you just ask a lot of questions without searching first. All of your questions were about things that had been asked and answered before.
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Megadoug13 said:
same thing happened to me... but this community hates my everlasting guts so they were jerks to me about it but just send it into jtag repair.... its like $60 to $100 to have repaired... ill see all of you soon
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Well just glad you got phn working, did you end up sending it in and how was your experience with that process
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Well just glad you got phn working, did you end up sending it in and how was your experience with that process
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well i didnt quite get there yet, i have to wait a little bit to get the money but ive read that its a great experience and that it takes about a week for repair, right now im using my girlfriends cousins windows phone 7.5.... not really liking it so much lol
s-off
I have a stock ATT OneX 2.20 rooted with TWRP and SuperCid. I've had no luck flashing custom roms so I'm still stock ICS. I've tried the instructions here for turning s-off but no luck. I get through the entire process but still have s-on. Can anyone point me toward better instructions or method of s-off for this phone so I can ota to JB?
Thanks in advance.
Anyone got any idea whether HTC one X(At&t) could be jatgged using USB cable (On riffbox official site they've mentioned that some HTC devices could be JTAGGED using usb, but one x isn't listed. I've got a RIFF BOX JATG, but while i was soldering the RTCK solder pad came off. I wasn't able to figure whether if there's any other place on board where i can solder RTCK cable( Please help if anyone of you has got any idea?)
I did a search, but couldn't find a definitive answer to this question:
When the official ATT update comes out with 4.2.2 and Sense 5+, is there a danger in accepting the update with my phone in its present state?
Thanks,
Dan
Phone information:
HTC One X (AT&T version)
ROM: Stock 4.1.2 (from the HTC RUU site - I never got the OTA update)
Rooted
S-Off
TWRP 2.3.3.1
HBOOT-2.14.0000
Thanks for your help!
No as you have custom recovery. Just wait for a rooted flashable zip.
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DanGeorges said:
I did a search, but couldn't find a definitive answer to this question:
When the official ATT update comes out with 4.2.2 and Sense 5+, is there a danger in accepting the update with my phone in its present state?
Thanks,
Dan
Phone information:
HTC One X (AT&T version)
ROM: Stock 4.1.2 (from the HTC RUU site - I never got the OTA update)
Rooted
S-Off
TWRP 2.3.3.1
HBOOT-2.14.0000
Thanks for your help!
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We aren't getting the 4.2.2 update. We should only be getting 4.1.2
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We aren't getting the 4.2.2 update. We should only be getting 4.1.2
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REALLY? Not from what I've seen:
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/06/25/htc-one-htc-one-x-android-4-2-updates-july/
Like all of these rumors, I'll believe it when I see it. I'ts completely without risk for someone to say these things are going to happen - if they DO, those people look like geniuses, and if they don't, no one calls them on it.
Nevermind I'll restrain myself.
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HTC themselves did say they intend to update the one x to 4.2.2 sense 5 BUT technically, I don't believe they specified the dual core version so who knows.
HTC is Great with build quality and design but they are SO SLOW with updates. by the time Sense 5 comes out it will probably be time for a new phone anyway.
Nevermind I'll restrain myself.
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ImagioX1 said:
Nevermind I'll restrain myself.
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Makes me wonder......
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DanGeorges said:
is there a danger in accepting the update with my phone in its present state?
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You should consider any update offered by HTC as a moderate to high risk to a modded phone or a phone you want to mod.
HTC do not support a phone once it has been modded.
Any update may brick your device, prevent you unlocking, rooting, modding etc.
That said with supercid and soff the risks are reduced but not eliminated. Any update expects your phone to be stock, if it is not any amount of unknown things could go wrong.
If/when an update comes out you should only accept the update if you are willing to accept a bricked device. The risk reduces if others are saying they succeeded, but sometimes it takes time before it is fully clear of any quirks to updating. Eg JB with supercid on s-on AT&T devices caused many lost devices.
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Nevermind I'll restrain myself.
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You can be HTC and supply us with timely updates
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You can be HTC and supply us with timely updates
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I doubt you could fathom the amount of time and work that goes into rom development. Many roms are developed by teams. imagio is one person, let's not create any more pressure than the pressure he puts on himself. That's how you push someone into stopping development. If you really want to push him to do timely updates the best way is with frequent, large donations.
Twistedddx, while your post is 100% accurate, I think it's pretty safe to assume that it will fall on deaf ears for the type of people within this community. Personally, while this phone is just perfect as it is right now, a brick is just the perfect reason to upgrade lol
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DanGeorges said:
REALLY? Not from what I've seen:
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/06/25/htc-one-htc-one-x-android-4-2-updates-july/
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Okay well then I was wrong. I've only read that we won't get 4.2.2
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exad said:
I doubt you could fathom the amount of time and work that goes into rom development. Many roms are developed by teams. imagio is one person, let's not create any more pressure than the pressure he puts on himself. That's how you push someone into stopping development. If you really want to push him to do timely updates the best way is with frequent, large donations.
Twistedddx, while your post is 100% accurate, I think it's pretty safe to assume that it will fall on deaf ears for the type of people within this community. Personally, while this phone is just perfect as it is right now, a brick is just the perfect reason to upgrade lol
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I know how much time and work imagio and his team put into there sense 5 Rom. They are doing an amazing job and that's what I ment by my comment. I simply ment that him and his team are doing a better job than HTC is at keeping us updated. In no way was I rushing them or causing pressure..
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twistedddx said:
You should consider any update offered by HTC as a moderate to high risk to a modded phone or a phone you want to mod.
HTC do not support a phone once it has been modded.
Any update may brick your device, prevent you unlocking, rooting, modding etc.
That said with supercid and soff the risks are reduced but not eliminated. Any update expects your phone to be stock, if it is not any amount of unknown things could go wrong.
If/when an update comes out you should only accept the update if you are willing to accept a bricked device. The risk reduces if others are saying they succeeded, but sometimes it takes time before it is fully clear of any quirks to updating. Eg JB with supercid on s-on AT&T devices caused many lost devices.
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Thank you for your answer to my question. I didn't realize that a simple question would generate so much angst.
I read about the bricked phones with S-On and SuperCID, but I haven't read anything about S-OFF and superCID with the update.
Double post. Can't delete. Sorry!