Hi.
I am trying to fix my girlfriends phone which I rooted quite a long time ago.
Phone is currently using Venom ROM 3.1.0 and is experiencing a lot of random reboots.
I've read somewhere that upgrading the kernel and radio might be able to solve this, however don't I need to gain S-OFF before I can do either of these two?
Hboot 2.15
Unlocked bootloader
Kernel 3.4.10
Baseband 1.15
Venom ROM 3.1.0
Version (dunno what this is) 4.06.401
In trying to gain S-OFF I've made my way to Ubuntu on a LiveUSB - writing from that right now - Tried out both rumrunner and moonshine S-off methods.
Both unsuccessful.
As far as I can understand to gain S-OFF with facepalm (which is the only method I think there is left) method I need to have superCID, but I have no clue of how to gain superCID..?
If this isn't a possiblity I think the only way to gain S-off is to go back to stock rom and use rumrunner or moonshine.
Since I am not that well known on the HTC One S, could someone point me towards a guide of unrooting the HTC One S?
Thanks!
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Hello,
I'm new to android and have been reading a lot. But not everything is clear.
With AlphaRevX you can s-off the desire s.
If you have 0.98.0000 and use AlphaRevX, will it still be 0.98.0000 or will it be upgraded to a higher number?
The desire s (gingerbread) can't be really rooted yet, only gingerbreak.
But to install a custom rom you don't need to be rooted, you only need s-off and goldcard?
Does anyone have an idea when htc will release a s-off tool or s-off bootloader?
dloulou said:
Hello,
I'm new to android and have been reading a lot. But not everything is clear.
With AlphaRevX you can s-off the desire s.
If you have 0.98.0000 and use AlphaRevX, will it still be 0.98.0000 or will it be upgraded to a higher number?
The desire s (gingerbread) can't be really rooted yet, only gingerbreak.
But to install a custom rom you don't need to be rooted, you only need s-off and goldcard?
Does anyone have an idea when htc will release a s-off tool or s-off bootloader?
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The bootloader version number will be changed after alpharevx, to 6.something, to stop accidental bootloader down grading.
Ginger beak is the exploit that we use to achieve root, So it can be rooted!
You don't need gold card.
You're right in saying that you don't need root to flash custom, just soff and a recovery, CWM or EXT4
But you do need root to take the recommend pre custom backup
I don't see htc releasing unlocked boot loader to this device till at least late september as the schedule they've announced initially involves sensation and evo3d only
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Thanks a lot, it is much clearer now.
ben_pyett said:
But you do need root to take the recommend pre custom backup
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I didn't know that.
So the only purpose of the goldgard is to downgrade the bootloader?
dloulou said:
Thanks a lot, it is much clearer now.
I didn't know that.
So the only purpose of the goldgard is to downgrade the bootloader?
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Yep, a pre-backup (a Nandroid backup) always helps and makes you feel slightly more secure when flashing!
Goldcards - I'm afraid that I'm not 100% sure about that.
A quote from @paulobrien @Modaco, "A GoldCard is a special SD card which, when inserted into your device, allows you to flash RUU (ROM Update/upgrade utility) files with a different CID to your own device. For example, if you own a T-Mobile branded device, this will allow you to flash a generic ROM."
As I don't own a network locked device I've never had to use one myself, so my knowledge about them is pretty thin.
Thanks, mine is also not a branded device.
I thought i would just state the obvious(?) for those who, like me, struggled for a long time to differentiate between these two things. (Definitely not dev. only!)
S-off can be achieved on this site http://revolutionary.io/ and after following this procedure the process also installs an unlocked bootloader and gives you the ability to install a custom recovery and root your phone and also install super CID which gives your device the ability to install any sensation and xe roms and RUU'S. All instructions can be found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
Once this procedure has been followed, you can run the latest RUU's (ics 3.24 for example) and still have superuser permissions on your device (root) but your bootloader will be locked. This will not cause any problems as once s-off and super CID has been achieved, you will always have the ability to return to earliar hboot versions by running RUU's or other methods and then running the revolutionary tool again to unlock the bootloader.
This information is outlined all over these forums but i am trying to make it clear and in one place for those who, like me, struggled with this differentiation for some time.
If anybody would like to try to articulate this better please feel free as i think it is quite important to understand
hello sir, I got at&t HTC one x nd I live in India it is running on android 4.0.4 where I am not able to update my anroid version nd not even on my hot spot. my friend who got a normal HTC one x has got anroid 4.2.2 I hav seen many posts of rooting unloaking I know nothing of it could someone pls help me in knowing what nd hw to root so tht I could use my phone as normal one with a succesful method.I know nothing
We need to see your bootloader details. Turn your phone off, once it's off hold volume down and then power (so you're holding both buttons together), after a few seconds let go of power but keep holding volume until you reach the white screen with text, this is your bootloader, please post the first five lines.
Sent from my Evita
If your friend has a One X, and its not from US or Canada, its a completely different phone. AT&T One X is actually known as the One XL elsewhere (dual core LTE version, code name EVITA). Aside from the US/Canada versions, every other phone branded as the One X is actually the quad core non-LTE version, code name ENDEAVORU.
EVITA and ENDEAVORU are completely different chipsets, and therefore different root methods, recovery ROMs, etc. So make sure you keep it straight and get it right.
For the EVITA, simply look up your firmware version and find the corresponding root, bootloader unlock, etc. on my Index thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1671237
I have a similar question.
Hi I have an Evita PVT Ship S-ON RL
HBOOT 2.14.0000
Radio-0.23a.32.09.29
OpenDSP v.31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
November 26 2012, 18:37:14:-1
I purchased my phone from kijiji, it was an unlocked Rogers phone, I rooted it, changed the rom to Viper XL 4.2.0 and also on TWRP 2.6.3. And I've also unlocked the boot loader from htcdev.com
I have somehow been able to change my rom and my recovery, but still S-ON?
I'm having issues with my phone rebooting, radio shutting off and the comments i've read state that I need to change my radio and/or my kernel, but i'm still s-on. I've read that I shouldn't have been able to get this far.
Last time I tried to change my kernel I got boot loops and had to re flash my rom.
Now I'm stopping and seeking help on what I should do.
Advice is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Of course you can change ROM and recovery while s-on, you have an unlocked bootloader. S-off is completely different from having an unlocked bootloader. An unlocked bootloader means you can install a custom recovery and therefore custom ROMs. S-off disables security checks, for people with hboot 1.14 this means no longer having to flash a boot.img via fastboot. It also means you can flash radios, and change your hboot. It also removes the risk of bricking your phone while running a jb RUU with SuperCID. To be honest I'm surprised you made it this far, not because you're s-on, but because you seem to lack a basic understanding of modifying your device.
If you want to continue using Viper (or any Sense 5 ROM) you need to get s-off so you can upgrade to the 2.15 firmware package.
Sent from my Evita
I purchased my phone from kijiji, it was an unlocked Rogers phone, I rooted it, changed the rom to Viper XL 4.2.0 and also on TWRP 2.6.3. And I've also unlocked the boot loader from htcdev.com
I have somehow been able to change my rom and my recovery, but still S-ON?
I'm having issues with my phone rebooting, radio shutting off and the comments i've read state that I need to change my radio and/or my kernel, but i'm still s-on. I've read that I shouldn't have been able to get this far.
Last time I tried to change my kernel I got boot loops and had to re flash my rom.
Now I'm stopping and seeking help on what I should do.
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S-off isn't needed for installing custom ROMs. All you need is bootloader unlock. Its just needed if you want to do other things (like timmaaa mentioned) such as modify hboot or flash a different radio.
If you were having trouble with the Beastmode Kernel, I think some folks had to install Beastmode 2.0, then 3.5. But you can look through the Beastmode thread for details on solving the bootloop, as you are not the only one, by any means.
Of course, s-off by the Facepalm method (very easy to accomplish) then flashing the 2.15 firmware is the other solution for random reboots.
so i managed to solve my recovery problem. i finally got twrp 2712 onto my device.
bootloader is unlocked
recovery on
superuser on..
hboot 2.15 s-on
i dont remember dealing with supercid when i rooted my old htc incredible.. from what im reading it allows us to use other carrier roms on the device?? im on tmobile and comfortable with that.. is modifying the CID actually necessary? im not planning on receiving any ota's n such.. just want the ability to flash radio's if need be and roms.. If i can skip CId and go to s-off that'd be fine with me, unless its needed for something else.. Will Ibe able to s-off without CID modified? cracking this ****er has been a little bit more difficult the past few phones ive had to do.. thanks much for the help..
As a noob, I installed CM 11 in February without s-off or super-cid (was too afraid to brick my phone). CM works great without s-off, but you need to flash boot.IMG on every update via fastboot.
I did s-off with rumrunner recently without Super-CID. Read my post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56185478<br/>
so in moonshine i was getting nowhere.. i had no inclination that the Yes/No were case sensitive to be executed....
Currently in test 3, mhy 7th row of **********..
I have an AT&T HOX running the original stock ICS 4.0.2 The phone is rooted, bootloader unlocked and has Supercid.
I would like to install one of the new Cyanogenmod ROMs that require HBoot version to be 2.14 or newer, but I'm having problems. I can't use an RUU to upgrade to 4.2.2 or whatever, because I'm supercid and will probably brick the phone. Facepalm/Rumrunner/Firewater/moonshine etc, S-Off tools do not work with this particular kernel for whatever reason, and I just get the "Please install an 'unsecure kernel" advice at the end of the attempt.
So, basically, I can't get S-Off because none of the tools work with my OS version, and I can't update my OS via the normal channels because of having supercid, and I can't upgrade my firmware because I'm not S-Off. Kind of a catch 22-22-22 situation.
I'm not even sure what question to ask at this point, so I'm open to any advice you guys are willing to offer in regard to upgrading to HBoot 2.14 to meet the requirements to install CM 11 on my phone. My current HBoot version is 1.14
**Edit** Current firmware - 2.20
Thanks in advance.
Maybe a solution
Well, I finally found a thread by someone with a similar situation. It looks like the procedures outlined by Heisenberg in his replies did the trick for that particular person, so I'm gonna give that a try I guess. I'm not sure how I missed that thread after all the searching I've done before now, but for anyone who might be interested:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2218990
Thanks
Try to flash Kickdroid 5.0 as outlined in the other thread, then you should be able to get s-off.