//EDIT// If you like, you can try simply flashing the firmware listed below in post #2. For most folks, this will work. If it doesn't, use the comprehensive steps I listed below.
Why?
There have been several folks in the CM11 thread asking how to downgrade from 2.16. This thread is simply a repost from the reply I made over there for ready reference.
Note: This is for T-Mobile US users only, but should work for all, as long as you use the appropriate RUU and CID.
Also, you will need the ability to use fastboot commands. Windows 8.1 will not work. I know fastboot works with Win8.1 on other phones and devices, but it doesn't as of now for the Ville.
Well, this is what I did and it worked fine (backing up SD card, of course):
Steps
1) Undo SuperCID (if you did), changing it to T-MOB010
2) Lock bootloader (fastboot oem lock)
3) Run RUU, I used RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_TMOUS_3.14.531.11_Radio_1.13.5 0.05.31_10.30.50.08L_release_309489_signed_ICS_2
4) Verify S-Off is still there (it was for me). If it's not, then achieve S-Off again if you want it.
5) Unlock bootloader using HTC Dev
6) Fastboot flash recovery (I used the latest TWRP that had been modified for SELinux, available in the CM11 thread)
Note-- I did get an encrypted SD-Card error prompting me for a password the first time I booted into TWRP-- simply wiping all partitions and rebooting back into recovery fixed this
7) Install CM11, gapps, etc.
8) Install latest radio, 1.20-- available from the radio update thread
Other notes/explanations
A number of threads, both here and Evita, warned against flashing a RUU on CID 11111111, which is what I had. It seems some folks change it back, some don't, but it wasn't worth the risk of a brick for me.
You'll note the RUU I used is NOT the latest available from TMobile/HTC, as I wasn't sure if it was S-Off capable, and again did not want to add extra steps or lose S-Off.
I didn't bother restoring the data partition or converting back to superCID, as I kept my S-Off, and didn't see any value to either.
A few random folks seem to have lost 3G/4G after downgrading to 2.15, but I didn't. If you do, please post here.
Nice guide. But there are a bunch of steps not needed. Just flash the firmware in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322755 then the recovery of your choice. No need to lock bootloader or change cid. Done this many times now with no problem
WhiTeRhiNo said:
Nice guide. But there are a bunch of steps not needed. Just flash the firmware in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322755 then the recovery of your choice. No need to lock bootloader or change cid. Done this many times now with no problem
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Thanks for the second option. It's good to have both in one place.
I did mine the way above just to ensure no goofy stuff shook loose (like it did when I went to 2.16).
WhiTeRhiNo said:
Nice guide. But there are a bunch of steps not needed. Just flash the firmware in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322755 then the recovery of your choice. No need to lock bootloader or change cid. Done this many times now with no problem
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Could you please call me your steps just to be save?
I am S-OFF, hboot 2.16 and I have installed source Rom
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WhiTeRhiNo said:
Nice guide. But there are a bunch of steps not needed. Just flash the firmware in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322755 then the recovery of your choice. No need to lock bootloader or change cid. Done this many times now with no problem
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WhiTeRhiNo is absolutely right, too many steps in the above guide, just flash the firmware, and then flash recovery. that's it. i've done it and it works fine.
Kevin336 said:
Could you please call me your steps just to be save?
I am S-OFF, hboot 2.16 and I have installed source Rom
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Just follow the steps in the link. All you have to do is flash the firmware zip then recovery of your choice. Once recovery is installed boot into recovery mount USB storage and windows will ask to format SD card to be able to use. Just click yes when its done copy over ROM and gapps of choice and flash away. Everyone give thanks to the op for a detailed guide though
No change of CID and any other stuff?
1 . Flash firmware in ruu mode
2. Flash recovery
So that's all?
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Kevin336 said:
No change of CID and any other stuff?
1 . Flash firmware in ruu mode
2. Flash recovery
So that's all?
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yes follow the instructions to fastboot flash firmware.zip then when it tells u to flash recovery use whatever recovery u need for whatever rom you want to use. u can use the included recovery for roms below 4.4 for 4.4 roms use the recovery in one of the 4.4 threads. then just mount usb storage from recovery format sd card and then you can transfer over the rom u want to flash. Its really that simple
Wow ty very much
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Ok, couple of questions I have.
1. Does this wipes all the phone and sd card?
2. Is there any BIG difference between hboot 2.15 and 2.16
3. What's the difference between the official CM11 for 2.15 and the custom one for 2.16 (lets say I want to build my own rom, so I could flash it on 2.16)
P.S. 2nd question is the one I'm interested in
I have s-off, supercid and TWRP and just run lastest official RUU, thats all!
Ofc it will wipe everything but after that u must just instal custom recovery and voilà
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Also, you will need the ability to use fastboot commands. Windows 8.1 will not work. I know fastboot works with Win8.1 on other phones and devices, but it doesn't as of now for the Ville.
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If u are on Intel based machine and have Intel USB 3.0 chipset this should work for u.
fix-working-fastboot-drivers-windows-8-1-x64/
dariusz666 said:
I have s-off, supercid and TWRP and just run lastest official RUU, thats all!
Ofc it will wipe everything but after that u must just instal custom recovery and voilà
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If u are on Intel based machine and have Intel USB 3.0 chipset this should work for u.
fix-working-fastboot-drivers-windows-8-1-x64/
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If you read the bottom of my original post, I point out that reverting SuperCID is optional, but that there are some reports of RUU bricking both Ville and Evita phones with 11111111 Super CID.
And the Intel-based USB 3.0 workaround affects such a small subset of folks, that I figured those that could use that workaround could easily figure it out. But thanks for pointing it out.
So, at this point, the majority of the activity on this thread has been folks jumping in to point out all the different ways that you can downgrade firmware and that I have apparently wasted my time in trying to generate a mostly-foolproof step-by-step that eliminates as many variables as possible.
If you feel you know a better way to do it, then great.
Responses like these defeat the purpose of helping out on here. Seriously. Especially when you don't even hit the thanks button.
So for the rest of you, @WhiTeRhiNo is dead on in indicating that there is absolutely a quicker way to downgrade, and if you're comfortable with it, use that.
If not, feel free to reference as much of my step-by-step as you want. I just tried to spell it out in as much detail as I could to eliminate any confusion.
cikoleko said:
Ok, couple of questions I have.
1. Does this wipes all the phone and sd card?
2. Is there any BIG difference between hboot 2.15 and 2.16
3. What's the difference between the official CM11 for 2.15 and the custom one for 2.16 (lets say I want to build my own rom, so I could flash it on 2.16)
P.S. 2nd question is the one I'm interested in
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If you use my instructions:
1. Yes
2. Unified storage, no usb-mount in recovery and reduced ROM compatibility for 2.16
3. Unified storage support
nicknc said:
So, at this point, the majority of the activity on this thread has been folks jumping in to point out all the different ways that you can downgrade firmware and that I have apparently wasted my time in trying to generate a mostly-foolproof step-by-step that eliminates as many variables as possible.
If you feel you know a better way to do it, then great.
Responses like these defeats the purpose of helping out on here. Seriously. Especially when you don't even hit the thanks button.
So for the rest of you, @WhiTeRhiNo is dead on in indicating that there is absolutely a quicker way to downgrade, and if you're comfortable with it, use that. If not, feel free to reference as much of my step-by-step as you want. I just tried to spell it out in as much detail as I could to eliminate any confusion.
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I did hit the thanks button the day u made this thread. And sorry if it made u feel that way I was just trying to give more info that's all
WhiTeRhiNo said:
I did hit the thanks button the day u made this thread. And sorry if it made u feel that way I was just trying to give more info that's all
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Yeah, I saw that-- wasn't referring to you.
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Yeah, I saw that-- wasn't referring to you.
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Yo nick .. , where did you get the RUU ? I cant download it on AndroidRUU.com because lack of my internet
Sent from my Nokia 3310™
qazsxdcfv said:
Yo nick .. , where did you get the RUU ? I cant download it on AndroidRUU.com because lack of my internet
Sent from my Nokia 3310™
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Unfortunately, that's where I got it. Took forever to download too.
Sent from my One S using Tapatalk
So for those of us who HAVE lost 3G/4G, how the hell do we get it back without paying HTC?
Or is there still no solution?
Idk but the firmware on the #2nd post doesn't works for me
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Related
DISCLAIMER. Do it at your own risk.. I am not responsible for bricks....bla bla bla, usual stuff.
If in doubt-STAY AWAY!
Q/A First.
Do I HAVE to flash this FW? - YES, if you want to flash ICS 4.0.3 based rom. If not, it just won't boot. Latest firmware works with previous (2.3.4,2.3.5,4.0.1) roms.
Do I NEED SuperCID? - YES, it will help in case you need to revert and if your CID is not on the update.zip list
Will I lose S-OFF? - NO
Can I use this FW with earlier builds? - YES
Will I lose fastboot commands like flash splash1? - Yes
Is it safe? Never 100% but no fails so far. Flash at your own risk
Can I revert to previous hboot, like 1.17? Yes, make sure you are superCID.
Any disadvantages? None so far
Any advantages? More optimised fw/drivers for ICS. Users report faster ROM operation.
Why does it say ***LOCKED*** in bootloader? Because hboot is locked (don't panic)
Can I go back to **REVOLUTIONARY**? Yes, flash 1.17 HBOOT at the bottom of OP.
HOW TO
0. Make sure you are S-OFF and superCID. Check HERE
1. Download zip from HERE Credits to rmk40, this is FW I used).
2. Do nandroid backup.
3. Copy/paste PG58xxxxx to the root of your microSD
4. Make sure MD5 match!!! MD5 checker I use HERE
4. Make sure MD5 match again!!!
4. And once again, make sure MD5 match.
5. Reboot into bootloader (if you don't know how to do it, don't do any of that at all)
6. microSD will be scanned and will ask you if you want to update, press +vol for YES
7. Follow onscreen instructions.
8. Now just pull sd card out if you don't have microSD reader or delete PG58xxxx if you do. PG58 will prevent you from going into recovery if phone sees it.
9. Reboot into bootloader-go to recovery
10. Put your SD card back in
11. Reboot or flash new rom
12. You are done. Just delete that PG58 file so it doesn't stop you getting into recovery again.
REVERT TO 1.17 HBOOT
ziggy1001 said:
Direct link with MD5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20681060&postcount=22
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Paste on root of SD card, make sure MD5 matches. Repeat update from bootloader (steps 1-12 from above) and you should be done.
If anyone has anything to add, feel free.
Remember, if you flash RUU, then process is slightly different and will most likely involve unlocking via HTCDEV (haven't really looked into it)
This is for all Sensation's, right?
aNYthing24 said:
This is for all Sensation's, right?
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Indeed. Mike provided img files from both RUUs. I'm pretty sure it's safe to mix and match, since we ran 1.73 RUUs on normal Senny, but wouldn't recommend risking it just in case. But there is always a brave one ... LOL Who is it gonna be this time?
I've already followed the steps as in mike1986's thread and all went well, but what is the benefit of reverting to 1.17 HBOOT?
piplewis said:
I've already followed the steps as in mike1986's thread and all went well, but what is the benefit of reverting to 1.17 HBOOT?
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Advanced fastboot commands
nice work on the thread mate, do you want to include a note that mikes files will update the radio too, just make sure everyone is clear on what is updates
Does it improve performance noticeably? I'm just a bit overwhelmed, sorry.
Hawke84 said:
nice work on the thread mate, do you want to include a note that mikes files will update the radio too, just make sure everyone is clear on what is updates
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So there will be no possibility of downgrading the radio?...our i have to revert to 1.17 to flash older radios?
I have 10.56 and i m satisfied with it...
jjdoctor said:
So there will be no possibility of downgrading the radio?...our i have to revert to 1.17 to flash older radios?
I have 10.56 and i m satisfied with it...
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You can still do it via PG58 update, but not via fatboot flash radio radio_image_name.img
I want to try this so bad, but I am scared as heck! What do we need to know before doing this? Such as, what do we risk other than an all out brick? Will we be able to go back to what we have now?
Matt
tinky1 said:
Find 1.17 HBOOT in PG58xxxx in THIS THREAD (provided by ziggy1001)
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Direct link with MD5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20681060&postcount=22
Looks like it worked for me. I am restoring a ROM right now. After that, ill revert back to the previous bootloader. So far, so good!
So now, where do you guys see the improvements?
Matt
I just tried to flash it but it have me CID error... I used supercid by this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192630
What could be wrong?
jjdoctor said:
I just tried to flash it but it have me CID error... I used supercid by this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192630
What could be wrong?
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I am getting ready to flash it, but I did supercid by the method in the sticky-noted post near the top of the Sensation forums.
[Guide] to Installing S-off, Unlocking, ClockWork, Root, SuperCID & S-on
jjdoctor said:
I just tried to flash it but it have me CID error... I used supercid by this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192630
What could be wrong?
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Does your bootloader screen show **locked** in pink color ?
hsnmz said:
Does your bootloader screen show **locked** in pink color ?
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Yes it shows Locked in pink... My hboot is now 1.20
My radio didn't upgrade... I still have 10.56....
I flashed it over Ultimite ROM... i thought it will erase my ROM but nothing changed....:-/
It flashed everything but showed cid error in last one... I don't know what was it....
So now i have to go back to 1.17, supercid using adb and fish 1.20 again?
I supercid using terminal emulator... I guess that didn't work...
jjdoctor said:
I supercid using terminal emulator... I guess that didn't work...
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Wait, what?!
You tried to SuperCID via Terminal Emulator, while the phone was running? oO
What's wrong with following the instructions in the stickied guide and using adb?
Never in my life i used adb stuff... :-/
never tried to learn it either... But i guess i have to learn it now..
Now tell me what to do?
should i download hboot 1.17, flash it and then reflash 1.20 after supercid?
jjdoctor said:
Never in my life i used adb stuff... :-/
never tried to learn it either... But i guess i have to learn it now..
Now tell me what to do?
should i download hboot 1.17, flash it and then reflash 1.20 after supercid?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300 this is the thread I have followed time and time again with success step 4 is to do cid
is this firmware just relevent to ics roms or can it be used on 3.0/3.5 roms??????
Hello Guys, Im new to this forum but I love it! I have a issue with my htc sensation, I tried flashing a Rom and it got stuck in boot loop.
When i press the volume down and power i get this...
-Revolutionary-
pyramid pvt ship s-off rl
hboot 1.27.1100
radio 10.14.9035.01_m
emmc-boot
jan 13 2012, 17:33:34
now I thought i could fix this since im always flashing roms but at this point ill put any rom on just to get it to work and ill leave it alone forever!
this is what i have all done already
-i already factory reset everything and download the super wipe and flashed it then flashed a rom and noting!
-ive tried using roms that are gingerbread instead of ics and nothing!
-ive tried flashing different roms, and nothing!
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now here is what i think i dont have the 3.32 firmware but to be completely honest and i have gone to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1412618 but i dont know my cid so idk which one to download but i did try 3 and when i try to flash that zip in recovery it says "aborted" and usually when i put it on the root of the card it doesnt read it like ive read it is suppose to ask you if you want to update..
all i know is when i take the battery out its pg5100
i really need help, ive tried everything and i know its fixable i dont wanna give up!
so any help will be great! in advance thank you so much! im loosing sleep trying to fix it this!
I'm assuming you didn't flash the firmware yet right? The easiest way to flash a firmware is to get super cid (11111111). Go hereand follow step 4. Then you can flash this without worrying. The second link is just to the 3.32 firmware.
didn't you super CID? try to super CID...follow fourth step here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
then get the 3.32 firmware. your CID will be 11111111 so anyone will work for you.
your main problem is the firmware, don't worry
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flare4000 said:
I'm assuming you didn't flash the firmware yet right? The easiest way to flash a firmware is to get super cid (11111111). Go hereand follow step 4. Then you can flash this without worrying. The second link is just to the 3.32 firmware.
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flare4000 said:
I'm assuming you didn't flash the firmware yet right? The easiest way to flash a firmware is to get super cid (11111111). Go hereand follow step 4. Then you can flash this without worrying. The second link is just to the 3.32 firmware.
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the second link didnt work
Ya seems as though all of the links are down grab a 3.32 firmware from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767 Just place the PG58IMG.zip on the root of your sd and press the volume down and power the phone should automatically detect the zip and ask to update. Make sure you have a good amount of battery.
arabology said:
didn't you super CID? try to super CID...follow fourth step here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
then get the 3.32 firmware. your CID will be 11111111 so anyone will work for you.
your main problem is the firmware, don't worry
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lol one minute apart
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thanks guys i tried to do this but im stuck it the command doesnt read my phone but it does say fastboot usb on my screen im stuck
Just flash a recovery the same method, from sd card, and flash a custom ROM...
arabology said:
Just flash a recovery the same method, from sd card, and flash a custom ROM...
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any recovery? where do i download a recovery from?
Step 1 from here.
Proceed to install a ROM there after.
kgs1992 said:
Step 1 from here.
Proceed to install a ROM there after.
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how am i suppose to start in step one when my phone doesnt turn on so i can install it
jy_ventura said:
how am i suppose to start in step one when my phone doesnt turn on so i can install it
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Are you saying that your phone won't even reboot to bootloader?
Method 2 & 3 usually work in situations like yours.
arabology said:
didn't you super CID? try to super CID...follow fourth step here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
then get the 3.32 firmware. your CID will be 11111111 so anyone will work for you.
your main problem is the firmware, don't worry
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lol one minute apart
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Hey guys im trying to supercid but once i put in my first command it says waiting for device and i have it plugged in with my laptop im extremely frustrated but i think this is it...please help me out
jy_ventura said:
Hey guys im trying to supercid but once i put in my first command it says waiting for device and i have it plugged in with my laptop im extremely frustrated but i think this is it...please help me out
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Does your bootloader say fastboot USB?
Look mate, your Hboot ver is 1.27 S OFF Revolutionary which means you have the right firmware installed. If you really want to be helped, tell me what recovery you're using.
EDIT: Uninstall all HTC related applications from the PC & Install these drivers.
kgs1992 said:
Are you saying that your phone won't even reboot to bootloader?
Method 2 & 3 usually work in situations like yours.
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noo my phone does go into bootloader im trying method 3 right now
kgs1992 said:
Does your bootloader say fastboot USB?
Look mate, your Hboot ver is 1.27 S OFF Revolutionary which means you have the right firmware installed. If you really want to be helped, tell me what recovery you're using.
EDIT: Uninstall all HTC related applications from the PC & Install these drivers.
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the recovery im using is clockworkmod recovery v5.0.2.0
thanks
kgs1992 said:
Are you saying that your phone won't even reboot to bootloader?
Method 2 & 3 usually work in situations like yours.
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when i tried method 3, it didnt even recongize the image so it didnt ask me to update and when i went to install from zip and choose the psg58img it said aborted...
now let me ask you this is their a rom that will work with the stuff i already have on my phone because im willing to use any rom just to get my phone working again!!
jy_ventura said:
noo my phone does go into bootloader im trying method 3 right now
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jy_ventura said:
the recovery im using is clockworkmod recovery v5.0.2.0
thanks
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Good. You will now be installing 4ext recovery.
After recovery has been installed, reboot to recovery.
Select wipe|format.
Select format all partitions except SD Card.
Then install your ROM.
jy_ventura said:
when i tried method 3, it didnt even recongize the image so it didnt ask me to update and when i went to install from zip and choose the psg58img it said aborted...
now let me ask you this is their a rom that will work with the stuff i already have on my phone because im willing to use any rom just to get my phone working again!!
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Have you tried to flash the stock ROM?
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using XDA
jy_ventura said:
when i tried method 3, it didnt even recongize the image so it didnt ask me to update and when i went to install from zip and choose the psg58img it said aborted...
now let me ask you this is their a rom that will work with the stuff i already have on my phone because im willing to use any rom just to get my phone working again!!
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It's "PG58IMG.zip" not P"S"G58IMG.zip. If the name is incorrect, then it won't work.
You cannot do it from recovery, you must do it only from bootloader.
The reason I'm insisting on 4EXT is because it's much easier to use.
Follow my instructions properly.
And if you find all this difficult, just go to my tool, link in signature.
When it asks you to connect in HTC Sync mode with debugging enabled, just boot to recovery instead.
kgs1992 said:
It's "PG58IMG.zip" not P"S"G58IMG.zip. If the name is incorrect, then it won't work.
You cannot do it from recovery, you must do it only from bootloader.
The reason I'm insisting on 4EXT is because it's much easier to use.
Follow my instructions properly.
And if you find all this difficult, just go to my tool, link in signature.
When it asks you to connect in HTC Sync mode with debugging enabled, just boot to recovery instead.
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i made sure the spelling was correct and my phone still doesnt read it...
Hi,
I unlocked my desire with HTCDev so i have to flash the boot.img file every time i install a rom with a different kernel.
I was wondering if there another way, without connecting the phone to the pc, to flash this file.
I'm afraid not but i would like to be sure !
Nope, afaik not
There is a test feature on Sensation in 4EXT recovery, that allows doing it, activating bootloader upon reboot in some way.
I'm not sure if 4EXT recovery for Desire S has the same feature. Worth checking.
In any case, that's your only hope. The other way would be to relock, downgrade and S-OFF, to avoid all this unnecessary mess of flashing boot.img.
That feature doesn't work on desire s .
So the only way is via a pc using fastboot
Tapatalked from a Desire S waiting for Kernel 3 sources. WAKE UP HTC!!!!!!
Hi, Noob here!!!
I've been trying to install a custom ROM onto my HTC desire s , 2.00.0002, 3 branded device for 2 days now.
Super one click sticks at stage 7, tried all the deselect and reselect debugging fixes.
Done the HTCdev unlock, thinking this would help.
Tried to downgrade to use revolution, done all the zergRush and misc_version commands but nothing happens when trying to change version, still had $ in command line instead of #
I've installed Clockworkmod and can boot into recovery, have backed up, deleted and formatted and recovered succesfully.
My main question is.....Can I flash CyanogenMod without rooting?
if so, what other roms can I flash via clockworkmod?
If I have to root...how do I manage it? because I've been right round 3 circles of the net and these pages trying to find an answer!!!
Hope someone can help.
The guides here are really detailed. If you can't follow them - I suggest you leave the phone as is until you can, since you're likely to cause way more damage going down the road. And in the meantime, read the guides until you figure out what things do.
Hurley71 said:
Hi, Noob here!!!
I've been trying to install a custom ROM onto my HTC desire s , 2.00.0002, 3 branded device for 2 days now.
Super one click sticks at stage 7, tried all the deselect and reselect debugging fixes.
Done the HTCdev unlock, thinking this would help.
Tried to downgrade to use revolution, done all the zergRush and misc_version commands but nothing happens when trying to change version, still had $ in command line instead of #
I've installed Clockworkmod and can boot into recovery, have backed up, deleted and formatted and recovered succesfully.
My main question is.....Can I flash CyanogenMod without rooting?
if so, what other roms can I flash via clockworkmod?
If I have to root...how do I manage it? because I've been right round 3 circles of the net and these pages trying to find an answer!!!
Hope someone can help.
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Since you have already been able to install CWM recovery, means that your device is already rooted? Check whether you have SuperUser installed, download the free version of Titanium backup and run the app once, it will tell you whether or not you are rooted. If it is, then I suggest you to follow the link below to downgrade and S-OFF your device (since you already unlocked it using HTCDev anyway).. Or you can stay S-On but i'm afraid you need to use your PC to flash the boot.img everytime you flash a ROM..
If it's not rooted, then try to root it with the same link below.. HTCDev unlock is different with root..
But locked down to 3 network is another thing, I'm afraid you need to pay to get it carrier-unlocked..
mongox7 said:
Hi,
I unlocked my desire with HTCDev so i have to flash the boot.img file every time i install a rom with a different kernel.
I was wondering if there another way, without connecting the phone to the pc, to flash this file.
I'm afraid not but i would like to be sure !
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Try to follow this thread to downgrade, I was in the same situation like you before, and did almost all the downgrade threads but only this works out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1318919
Hurley, there are two methods to exploit Saga. Try both. For me, zerg method works after fail trying the other method. I think you need to relock it first if you root using htcdev. ( am not remember the steps )
After root, downgrade to the earliest RUU, yes, im on asia region, but i used euro ruu, it works. Confirm your hboot downgraded to 98 after flash ruu. Then, go on to revolutionary. S-Off for good
All guides can be found on Index Thread, at HTC Desire S Development forum. ( im on phone, cant give links )
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anazhd said:
Hurley, there are two methods to exploit Saga. Try both. For me, zerg method works after fail trying the other method. I think you need to relock it first if you root using htcdev. ( am not remember the steps )
After root, downgrade to the earliest RUU, yes, im on asia region, but i used euro ruu, it works. Confirm your hboot downgraded to 98 after flash ruu. Then, go on to revolutionary. S-Off for good
All guides can be found on Index Thread, at HTC Desire S Development forum. ( im on phone, cant give links )
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M'I the only one that get this feeling like people stop hitting the thanks button?!
For example this answer!
It does deserves thanks!
When i has S-OFF must i flash the Boot.img still manualy?
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Specimann said:
When i has S-OFF must i flash the Boot.img still manualy?
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no just flash zip file .
Nothing hard here. I've flashed 4-5 roms up to now. All running without a hiccup. Here's how you do-
Extract boot.img from the rom you are flashing
Put adb.exe, fastboot.exe, adb.dll and boot.img in a folder
Flash everything normally through recovery
And when it's done DON"T REBOOT just power off
Open up cmd, run as admin and go to your folder( cd c:\folder_name
type adb reboot bootloader
And finally fastboot flash boot boot.img
Everything should be okay.
Hi,
My battery has been acting up for almost half a year now and my usage time is half of what it was when i got it. I have been installing several different ROMs and kernels so I am at a lost on what's wrong. So I have decided to install a RUU to see if a total reset can fix my phone.
I found this page: http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=Ville
Does anybody know which RUU from the link is the newest/best? Will I get updates from HTC when I do this?
Currently running trickdroid 10.3.2, bricked kernel, twrp 2.3.3, S-OFF and superCID - is there anything in particular I should know before doing this?
I have never installed a RUU before, hope somebody can help
anyone? Or perhaps just a part answer
teamet said:
anyone? Or perhaps just a part answer
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Choose RUU according to your CID.
Must restore original CID to avaoid having problems with OTA updates.
If you receive OTA updates with superCID, a brick is going to welcome you.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
khan.orak said:
Choose RUU according to your CID.
Must restore original CID to avaoid having problems with OTA updates.
If you receive OTA updates with superCID, a brick is going to welcome you.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Ok so i am in a similar fix.
I obtained S-Off/superCID the very next day i got my One S .. things were running smooth on stock. Looked out for some ROMS and finally installed one. Now I want to revert to my stock ROM while maintaining S-off/root. My problem is only that i don't find this ROM stable or the kernel .. just want to revert to stock.
Live in Pakistan, hence i doubt OTA is going to ever cause me any trouble. Could you please recommend which RRU should i install?
Would really appreciate some help from a fellow countryman
G.Rabbani said:
Ok so i am in a similar fix.
I obtained S-Off/superCID the very next day i got my One S .. things were running smooth on stock. Looked out for some ROMS and finally installed one. Now I want to revert to my stock ROM while maintaining S-off/root. My problem is only that i don't find this ROM stable or the kernel .. just want to revert to stock.
Live in Pakistan, hence i doubt OTA is going to ever cause me any trouble. Could you please recommend which RRU should i install?
Would really appreciate some help from a fellow countryman
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Yes, you're right. Latest 4.2.2 Custom ROMs are having some bugs at the moment.
I need to know some details before I recommend anything.
1. S3/S4 version processor? (CPU-Z from play store will tell you that)
2. CID & MID (CID getter from play store will tell you that)
3. Last Stock firmware you had/installed?
4. HBOOT version?
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khan.orak said:
Yes, you're right. Latest 4.2.2 Custom ROMs are having some bugs at the moment.
I need to know some details before I recommend anything.
1. S3/S4 version processor? (CPU-Z from play store will tell you that) -----> S4
2. CID & MID (CID getter from play store will tell you that) -----> 11111111
3. Last Stock firmware you had/installed? -----> JB 4.1.1
4. HBOOT version? -----> 2.15.0000
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Thanks for the response I've responded to your queries inline.
G.Rabbani said:
Thanks for the response I've responded to your queries inline.
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Okay that's good but I need to know the original CID that the phone was shipped with.
Also, I'll need to know MID (Model ID). You can find it out via CID GETTER. When you open the app search for the line [ro.aa.modelid]: PJxxxxxxx that's the model ID
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khan.orak said:
Okay that's good but I need to know the original CID that the phone was shipped with.
Also, I'll need to know MID (Model ID). You can find it out via CID GETTER. When you open the app search for the line [ro.aa.modelid]: PJxxxxxxx that's the model ID
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Thanks a lot for the hint. The CID on the top in CID getter was showing all ones. Ok so following is the information i made out from the verbosity, related to CID and Model ID and all of the rest that made sense to me.
ro.aa.cutomizationid: 452550
ro.aa.maincid: HTC__001
ro.aa.modelid: PJ4010000
ro.baseband: 1.11.50.05.28
ro.bootloader:2.15.0000
ro.aa.project: Ville_U_JB_45_S
ro.aa.rid: 386
G.Rabbani said:
Thanks a lot for the hint. The CID on the top in CID getter was showing all ones. Ok so following is the information i made out from the verbosity, related to CID and Model ID and all of the rest that made sense to me.
ro.aa.cutomizationid: 452550
ro.aa.maincid: HTC__001
ro.aa.modelid: PJ4010000
ro.baseband: 1.11.50.05.28
ro.bootloader:2.15.0000
ro.aa.project: Ville_U_JB_45_S
ro.aa.rid: 386
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Ok. I deem this RUU to be the most suitable for you, which is Here.
Just run the RUU and it will do the job for you.
A word or two of caution here:
1. The RUU will erase everything.
2. After the RUU, you might want to change your CID back to HTC__001 because it has been rumored that HTC will release JellyBean 4.2.2 + Sense 5 for the One S. If you update the ONE S via OTA with SUPERCID, you will brick your device.
And anyway, SuperCID is not necessary at all for flashing Custom ROMs.
3. You will lose the Root for sure. But you can flash custom recovery + SuperSU again after going stock.
Edit: Oh! and match the MD5 hash of the downloaded file and the one on the server. MD5 checking utility is on XDA somewhere.
Edit 2: The CID in all cases comprises of 8 characters. i.e HTC__001 (8 chars), BM___001 (8 chars, my CID) etc. So when changing the CID, be sure to have an 8 character CID.
regards
khan.orak said:
Ok. I deem this RUU to be the most suitable for you, which is Here.
Just run the RUU and it will do the job for you.
A word or two of caution here:
1. The RUU will erase everything.
2. After the RUU, you might want to change your CID back to HTC__001 because it has been rumored that HTC will release JellyBean 4.2.2 + Sense 5 for the One S. If you update the ONE S via OTA with SUPERCID, you will brick your device.
And anyway, SuperCID is not necessary at all for flashing Custom ROMs.
3. You will lose the Root for sure. But you can flash custom recovery + SuperSU again after going stock.
Edit: Oh! and match the MD5 hash of the downloaded file and the one on the server. MD5 checking utility is on XDA somewhere.
regards
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Thanks a lot brother!
Will follow your instructions. I was following a guide (All in one tool kit for ONE S) to achieve S-OFF for rooting and following that procedure the CID was reset as well. Not sure whether i can achieve S-OFF without meddling with the CID .... This being my first HTC after SGS and SGS2.
G.Rabbani said:
Thanks a lot brother!
Will follow your instructions. I was following a guide (All in one tool kit for ONE S) to achieve S-OFF for rooting and following that procedure the CID was reset as well. Not sure whether i can achieve S-OFF without meddling with the CID .... This being my first HTC after SGS and SGS2.
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No problem at all.
Ok. Some interesting info for you again:
- S-OFF/SuperCID is not necessary for Rooting/Custom Recovery/Flashing Custom ROMs. You must have missed something.
- Just need to Unlock bootloader to Root/Flash custom recovery/custom ROM
khan.orak said:
No problem at all.
Ok. Some interesting info for you again:
- S-OFF/SuperCID is not necessary for Rooting/Custom Recovery/Flashing Custom ROMs. You must have missed something.
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Hain ??
For all I have read, the reason for going after S-Off to begin with is essentially to gain capability to flash customer roms. I feel sorry for being a consistent bother, but could you please guide me towards a thread where I can learn rooting without messing with S-Off ...
G.Rabbani said:
Hain ??
For all I have read, the reason for going after S-Off to begin with is essentially to gain capability to flash customer roms. I feel sorry for being a consistent bother, but could you please guide me towards a thread where I can learn rooting without messing with S-Off ...
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haha... Yes..
Well the All-in-One-Toolkit by Hasoon2000 is the one you have to follow. But no S-OFFing/SuperCID.
You just need the bootloader unlocked to get Rooted/Custom ROM/Recovery.
Since you have already unlocked the bootloader, I think it's not necessary to use the AIO toolkit again.
What we need is this:
- Run the RUU. (Run it first, and if it gives you errors, you might need to Relock your bootloader which is quite simple).
[For the latter part] - Then if you want to Root you stock ROM, we will have to flash custom Recovery, which again is quite simple and can be flashed from fastboot. I'll guide you on this part later when you are stock again. No biggy.
khan.orak said:
haha... Yes..
Well the All-in-One-Toolkit by Hasoon2000 is the one you have to follow. But no S-OFFing/SuperCID.
You just need the bootloader unlocked to get Rooted/Custom ROM/Recovery.
Since you have already unlocked the bootloader, I think it's not necessary to use the AIO toolkit again.
What we need is this:
- Run the RUU. (Run it first, and if it gives you errors, you might need to Relock your bootloader which is quite simple).
[For the latter part] - Then if you want to Root you stock ROM, we will have to flash custom Recovery, which again is quite simple and can be flashed from fastboot. I'll guide you on this part later when you are stock again. No biggy.
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YOU ARE THE MAN! :good:
Take care bro. I'll catch up with you tomorrow after going through the RUU part :highfive:
G.Rabbani said:
YOU ARE THE MAN! :good:
Take care bro. I'll catch up with you tomorrow after going through the RUU part :highfive:
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glad I could help
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khan.orak said:
glad I could help
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AOA Orak,
I installed the RUU and am back to stock now. Using the toolkit installed TWRP S4 recovery but when i try to go into recovery a red triangle with an exclamation mark appears; the phone stays with it for a while and then reboots to normal desktop. Tried it a number of times with the same result. Since i am unable to go into recovery, i cannot flash the supersu.zip and thus no root :/ Should I go for CWM?
G.Rabbani said:
AOA Orak,
I installed the RUU and am back to stock now. Using the toolkit installed TWRP S4 recovery but when i try to go into recovery a red triangle with an exclamation mark appears; the phone stays with it for a while and then reboots to normal desktop. Tried it a number of times with the same result. Since i am unable to go into recovery, i cannot flash the supersu.zip and thus no root :/ Should I go for CWM?
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W/S
Okay first you boot into bootloader and tell me the details ..
To go into bootloader, turn off device, then hold power + vol down ... A white background with details..
Post them here.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
khan.orak said:
W/S
Okay first you boot into bootloader and tell me the details ..
To go into bootloader, turn off device, then hold power + vol down ... A white background with details..
Post them here.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 4 Beta
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Ok so i figured it out in the meanwhile .. I had locked the bootloader before running the RUU. Unlocked it, installed recovery and flashed SU successfully.
So now I have two questions:
1- Do i need to re-lock the bootloader? If yes, will I still be able to flash custom roms?
2- How do i revert my original CID value? Will 'fastboot writecid HTC__001' do the trick? Are there any pre-requisites for it?
G.Rabbani said:
Ok so i figured it out in the meanwhile .. I had locked the bootloader before running the RUU. Unlocked it, installed recovery and flashed SU successfully.
So now I have two questions:
1- Do i need to re-lock the bootloader? If yes, will I still be able to flash custom roms?
2- How do i revert my original CID value? Will 'fastboot writecid HTC__001' do the trick? Are there any pre-requisites for it?
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- Okay before anything, i would advise to flash TWRP 2.3.3.0 recovery and you will avoid many issues currently being faced with 2.5.0.0.
You can find 2.3.3.0 Here.
If you need help on flashing, ask away.
- now your questions:
1. No and No
2. You have to boot into bootloader and then go into FASTBOOT and write the command
fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
BTW, I assume you have adb+fastboot files on your PC?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk HD
khan.orak said:
fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
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This only works if you are S-OFF
hTConeS | SoFF | ChaRmAnDrOiD | BuLLetprOOf
Inverted Sense 5 Theme Updates+Tweaks
Inverted Sense 4+
Hello there guys,
Been trying to root my XL from Telstra (AUS) but some weird things are going on.
Can't figure out why i'm unable to to SuperCid my phone, my current Supercid is TELST001
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952038
Also, tried to root my phone using this thread below:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859478
So far, I have achieved to Installed S-OFF and CWM.
What i'm trying to do here is to use any 4.22 Android Rom with sense 5, like CleanROM or CyanogenMod 10
Im uploading some of the current photos taken so you guys can have more information on S-OFF and CWM.
Thanks in advance.
Ps: One of the pictures was a Failed OTA from Telstra, is there a way to go back to and be able to install the OTA from Telstra instead of any custom ROM (In case we cant find what is causing the phone to block the supercid and the super SU)
Ota won't work with a custom recovery.
I am running MagioR4 sense 5 4.2.2 you can install that now without doing anything else to your phone. There are a few others as well, but this is only one I've been running so I can't say much about others, but assume they will work out just as well.
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31ken31 said:
Ota won't work with a custom recovery.
I am running MagioR4 sense 5 4.2.2 you can install that now without doing anything else to your phone. There are a few others as well, but this is only one I've been running so I can't say much about others, but assume they will work out just as well.
Sent from my HTC One XL using xda app-developers app
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Hi there mate,
Tried to run Super Su and shows as the phone been not rooted, i'm a bit confused atm.
Is there a need to Super Cid and if i were to use the OTA, can i remove the custom recovery?
Desertum said:
Can't figure out why i'm unable to to SuperCid my phone, my current Supercid is TELST001
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That's the carrier ID (CID) not SuperCID. SuperCID is 11111111 or 22222222. I think you know that, but let's get the terms right to avoid confusion.
You don't have S-off. It says right in your screenshot that the phone is still s-on.
But you it says UNLOCKED, so your bootloader is unlocked. All S-on means is that you can still install custom ROMs, you just have to flash boot.img seperately from fastboot.
As mentioned, you have to return to stock recovery in order to be able to install OTAs. Easiest way is to RUU back to stock. But be completely sure you are not SuperCID, otherwise S-on + SuperCID + Jellybean RUU = BRICK.
Personally, going stock just to install the stock 4.2.2 ROM is a step backward, not forward, as you already have an unlocked bootloader and cutom recovery. But you also seem confused about a number of things. I would suggest reading and more fully understanding the concepts and processes before proceeding with any further mods to the phone.
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Desertum said:
Hi there mate,
Tried to run Super Su and shows as the phone been not rooted, i'm a bit confused atm.
Is there a need to Super Cid and if i were to use the OTA, can i remove the custom recovery?
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Unlocking the bootloader does't root the phone. You can flash an SU package in recovery to obtain root, or flash a rooted ROM.
You don't need SuperCID for anything but s-off.
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Desertum said:
What i'm trying to do here is to use any 4.22 Android Rom with sense 5, like CleanROM or CyanogenMod 10
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CleanROM is neither 4.2.2 nor Sense 5. CM10 is an AOSP ROM, so by definition not a Sense ROM at all.
redpoint73 said:
That's the carrier ID (CID) not SuperCID. SuperCID is 11111111 or 22222222. I think you know that, but let's get the terms right to avoid confusion.
You don't have S-off. It says right in your screenshot that the phone is still s-on.
But you it says UNLOCKED, so your bootloader is unlocked. All S-on means is that you can still install custom ROMs, you just have to flash boot.img seperately from fastboot.
As mentioned, you have to return to stock recovery in order to be able to install OTAs. Easiest way is to RUU back to stock. But be completely sure you are not SuperCID, otherwise S-on + SuperCID + Jellybean RUU = BRICK.
Personally, going stock just to install the stock 4.2.2 ROM is a step backward, not forward, as you already have an unlocked bootloader and cutom recovery. But you also seem confused about a number of things. I would suggest reading and more fully understanding the concepts and processes before proceeding with any further mods to the phone.
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Unlocking the bootloader does't root the phone. You can flash an SU package in recovery to obtain root, or flash a rooted ROM.
You don't need SuperCID for anything but s-off.
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CleanROM is neither 4.2.2 nor Sense 5. CM10 is an AOSP ROM, so by definition not a Sense ROM at all.
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Hello there,
Thanks for making things clear, for the time being i need to load the boot.img from fastboot and after that I can install a custom rom like this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44053927
I remember that you need to copy the IMG file to the sd card but the Htc one xl has not got a Sd card at all, What can i do?
Thanks
Desertum said:
Hello there,
Thanks for making things clear, for the time being i need to load the boot.img from fastboot and after that I can install a custom rom like this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44053927
I remember that you need to copy the IMG file to the sd card but the Htc one xl has not got a Sd card at all, What can i do?
Thanks
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No you've got it backwards. The boot.img goes in your fastboot folder on your pc, not on your phone.
You need to fastboot flash the boot.img from each ROM you want to flash. So, if you want to install CM10.2, you must extract the boot.img from the ROM zip and put it in your fastboot folder on your pc (not your sd card in your phone). Then you put the ROM zip on your phone, and install it in recovery (after wiping cache/dalvik cache/factory reset/system), then reboot to bootloader and flash the boot.img using fastboot. You must follow this process for each new ROM you want to flash.
Do a backup of your current setup in recovery before flashing anything new though.
Sent from my Evita
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By the way, even though our phone doesn't have a physical sd slot, we refer to the stage as the sd card.
Sent from my Evita
Desertum said:
Hello there,
Thanks for making things clear, for the time being i need to load the boot.img from fastboot and after that I can install a custom rom like this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44053927
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It would be highly beneficial for you to read the top post of any ROM thread you want to install, as the dev usually has some important info. In the ROM you linked, it clearly says:
Installation Instructions (These are all required)
1.S-Off your device (Do this before RUU'ing and it will not wipe your /sdcard).
2.Update to 3.18 RUU.
Also, at a minimum, I will read the last few pages (most recent) of the ROM thread, just to see if there are any prominent bugs or, issues or useful tips being discussed.
Desertum said:
Hello there,
I remember that you need to copy the IMG file to the sd card but the Htc one xl has not got a Sd card at all, What can i do?
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I think you are misunderstanding what I mean when I say "flash the boot.img using fastboot". You need to extract the boot.img from the ROM you want to flash (boot.img us often specific to the ROM). With boot.img on your computer, flash it to the phone using fastboot.
There are ways to flash boot.img without a computer. But since you specifically mentioned fastboot, the file does not go on your SD card in this case.
But again, this is not particularly applicable to CM10.2, since the dev is specifically recommending to have s-off before flashing. S-off means you do not have to flash boot.img seperately (it happens automatically when you flash the ROM in recovery).
Also, the phone does have an SD, its just not removable. Think of it as a virtual SD card.
redpoint73 said:
It would be highly beneficial for you to read the top post of any ROM thread you want to install, as the dev usually has some important info. In the ROM you linked, it clearly says:
Installation Instructions (These are all required)
1.S-Off your device (Do this before RUU'ing and it will not wipe your /sdcard).
2.Update to 3.18 RUU.
Also, at a minimum, I will read the last few pages (most recent) of the ROM thread, just to see if there are any prominent bugs or, issues or useful tips being discussed.
I think you are misunderstanding what I mean when I say "flash the boot.img using fastboot". You need to extract the boot.img from the ROM you want to flash (boot.img us often specific to the ROM). With boot.img on your computer, flash it to the phone using fastboot.
There are ways to flash boot.img without a computer. But since you specifically mentioned fastboot, the file does not go on your SD card in this case.
But again, this is not particularly applicable to CM10.2, since the dev is specifically recommending to have s-off before flashing. S-off means you do not have to flash boot.img seperately (it happens automatically when you flash the ROM in recovery).
Also, the phone does have an SD, its just not removable. Think of it as a virtual SD card.
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Hi there,
Im trying to Update the RUU as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382933
However, I'm getting an error called 155, which says that Im trying to install the wrong RUU
I was trying to update the RUU, then restart the phone, went into S-off, then into recovery and Wipe factory/data reset, then install the CM10.2 build
Is something missing here?
Thanks.
Which RUU are you trying to install? The 3.18 RUU suggested at the start of the thread?
My suggestion is to get s-off first, and you need to get SuperCID before you get s-off. Flash any rooted sense ROM from the development section, you need root to get SuperCID.
Sent from my Evita
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timmaaa said:
Which RUU are you trying to install? The 3.18 RUU suggested at the start of the thread?
My suggestion is to get s-off first, and you need to get SuperCID before you get s-off. Flash any rooted sense ROM from the development section, you need root to get SuperCID.
Also, what do you mean you "went into s-off"?
Sent from my Evita
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Sent from my Evita
Desertum said:
Im trying to Update the RUU as per this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2382933
However, I'm getting an error called 155, which says that Im trying to install the wrong RUU
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Its saying wrong RUU, because its the wrong RUU.
If you are S-on, you can only run an RUU meant for your Telstra version.
It appears you ignored my previous advice to read up on the basic concepts and procedures, before continuing to try to mod the phone.
redpoint73 said:
It would be highly beneficial for you to read the top post of any ROM thread you want to install, as the dev usually has some important info. In the ROM you linked, it clearly says:
Installation Instructions (These are all required)
1.S-Off your device (Do this before RUU'ing and it will not wipe your /sdcard).
2.Update to 3.18 RUU.
Also, at a minimum, I will read the last few pages (most recent) of the ROM thread, just to see if there are any prominent bugs or, issues or useful tips being discussed.
I think you are misunderstanding what I mean when I say "flash the boot.img using fastboot". You need to extract the boot.img from the ROM you want to flash (boot.img us often specific to the ROM). With boot.img on your computer, flash it to the phone using fastboot.
There are ways to flash boot.img without a computer. But since you specifically mentioned fastboot, the file does not go on your SD card in this case.
But again, this is not particularly applicable to CM10.2, since the dev is specifically recommending to have s-off before flashing. S-off means you do not have to flash boot.img seperately (it happens automatically when you flash the ROM in recovery).
Also, the phone does have an SD, its just not removable. Think of it as a virtual SD card.
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timmaaa said:
Which RUU are you trying to install? The 3.18 RUU suggested at the start of the thread?
My suggestion is to get s-off first, and you need to get SuperCID before you get s-off. Flash any rooted sense ROM from the development section, you need root to get SuperCID.
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Hi there, I'm getting confused of what you are saying, Thought that I have already S-OFF and as previous comments, I don't need to touch SuperSid, as per the Root, I believed it was already rooted.
And yes, I'm trying to install the 3.18 RUU, currently using 3.17.
Thanks.
Desertum said:
Hi there, I'm getting confused of what you are saying, Thought that I have already S-OFF and as previous comments, I don't need to touch SuperSid, as per the Root, I believed it was already rooted.
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I think this is a lost cause. You aren't even reading what people have replied to you. I clearly stated in post #4 above, you DO NOT have s-off.
Right in your second screen shot (white bootloader screen) it says S-ON (third line of text). This means you DO NOT HAVE S-OFF.
Desertum said:
Hi there, I'm getting confused of what you are saying, Thought that I have already S-OFF and as previous comments, I don't need to touch SuperSid, as per the Root, I believed it was already rooted.
And yes, I'm trying to install the 3.18 RUU, currently using 3.17.
Thanks.
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Like Redpoint just said, you can't install an RUU from another carrier (the 3.18 RUU is at&t) while you're s-on. You don't have s-off, look at the screenshots you attached earlier, in your bootloader it says s-on. You have an unlocked bootloader which is an entirely different thing.
Unless you've flashed a superuser zip or flashed a rooted ROM you don't have root. Root just means that you have administrative access to system files in a ROM. The real thing you need to install custom ROMs is an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery.
I'm gonna be honest, you're in over your head and you're ignoring good advice which was given to prevent you from damaging your phone.
You really have two choices: either do a hell of a lot of reading until you have a firm understanding of what you're doing, or leave your phone alone. The way you're going right now you're on track to destroy your phone.
Do yourself a favour and click on the link in my signature. It's a resource thread, it contains all the information you'll ever need. I'll put it this way, I read for a week or two before I even started modifying my phones.
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redpoint73 said:
Its saying wrong RUU, because its the wrong RUU.
If you are S-on, you can only run an RUU meant for your Telstra version.
It appears you ignored my previous advice to read up on the basic concepts and procedures, before continuing to try to mod the phone.
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I have not ignored your advised, It rather hard to understand all this, since there is no Indication for the right RUU, since the thread i'm looking at, does not mention anything in regards of using a different RUU.
I apologise If you feel like i'm ignoring your advised, I would rather ask you now, What should I do?
Are you able to do some prompts in regards of what to do?
So far, IMAO I need to to this:
Flash the Correct RUU (Gotta find it first)
Use S-off to Install the Custom ROM (ROM is already copied to the phone's memory)
Install the new Custom ROM, however, not to sure about the GApps, which are google apps.
http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1kbeoh/gapps_20130813_for_android_43_and_20130812_for/
I guess that you need to copy them before you install the new ROM?
Thank you for your patience.
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I think this is a lost cause. You aren't even reading what people have replied to you. I clearly stated in post #4 above, you DO NOT have s-off.
Right in your second screen shot (white bootloader screen) it says S-ON (third line of text). This means you DO NOT HAVE S-OFF.
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Fair enough, I need to read more about it.
As i Have atm S-ON and I need to have S-off to be able to install the RUU and the custom Rom, I either need to accomplish this :
SuperUser the Phone with the current Stock ROM
or
Install a Rooted ROM, correct?
Desertum said:
I have not ignored your advised, It rather hard to understand all this, since there is no Indication for the right RUU, since the thread i'm looking at, does not mention anything in regards of using a different RUU.
I apologise If you feel like i'm ignoring your advised, I would rather ask you now, What should I do?
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As you've been told at least 3 times now, what you should do is READ READ READ.
None of this is hard to understand once you start diving into it and learning.
I'm personally not going to spoonfeed you any more steps (and suggest against doing it either), as shortcutting the learning process is only going to turn your phone into an expensive paperweight.
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Like Redpoint just said, you can't install an RUU from another carrier (the 3.18 RUU is at&t) while you're s-on. You don't have s-off, look at the screenshots you attached earlier, in your bootloader it says s-on. You have an unlocked bootloader which is an entirely different thing.
Unless you've flashed a superuser zip or flashed a rooted ROM you don't have root. Root just means that you have administrative access to system files in a ROM. The real thing you need to install custom ROMs is an unlocked bootloader and a custom recovery.
I'm gonna be honest, you're in over your head and you're ignoring good advice which was given to prevent you from damaging your phone.
You really have two choices: either do a hell of a lot of reading until you have a firm understanding of what you're doing, or leave your phone alone. The way you're going right now you're on track to destroy your phone.
Do yourself a favour and click on the link in my signature. It's a resource thread, it contains all the information you'll ever need. I'll put it this way, I read for a week or two before I even started modifying my phones.
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Thank you, If you put it that way then it makes more clear, stay away from your phone before you bricked it!
Will read about you've said before,however I have tried several ways to Super SU this phone and nothing works.
http://ausdroid.net/2012/05/21/how-to-root-the-htc-one-xl-generic-telstra/
Tried the one above, and no good.
Thanks for the help, will leave it as it is until I feel more confident about how to get this thing going.
Desertum said:
Fair enough, I need to read more about it.
As i Have atm S-ON and I need to have S-off to be able to install the RUU and the custom Rom, I either need to accomplish this :
SuperUser the Phone with the current Stock ROM
or
Install a Rooted ROM, correct?
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We're getting there, here are the exact steps you need to take:
1) Read a lot.
2) Read some more.
3) Flash a superuser zip on your current stock ROM, or flash a rooted Sense ROM so you have root.
4) Get SuperCID.
5) Get s-off.
6) RUU to latest.
7) Flash whatever ROM you want.
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Desertum said:
Thank you, If you put it that way then it makes more clear, stay away from your phone before you bricked it!
Will read about you've said before,however I have tried several ways to Super SU this phone and nothing works.
http://ausdroid.net/2012/05/21/how-to-root-the-htc-one-xl-generic-telstra/
Tried the one above, and no good.
Thanks for the help, will leave it as it is until I feel more confident about how to get this thing going.
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Just go to our Android Development section here and flash one of the new Sense 5 ROMs. They're already rooted.
Don't get information/software from anywhere except XDA by the way.
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He is already on 2.14 hboot I'm not even sure why he's trying to ruu.
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31ken31 said:
He is already on 2.14 hboot I'm not even sure why he's trying to ruu.
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Good catch. I missed that.
To the OP: you don't need to RUU to install cm10.2 on your device as you already have the required hboot/firmware. Without s-off you will need to manually flash the boot.img using fastboot though.
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