Hello,
Obviously, I have a HTC One SV that I bought second-hand and it came custom modded / custom firmware.
I am a newbie regarding Android or HTC modding. I know my way around computers, linux included.
I tried to do this on my own, but there's a lot of terminology like S-ON/OFF, hboot v1.x..., recovery this, custom that and it all seems a mess. This is not well documented at all.
If someone would be kind enough to tell me what I need to do to go back to stock (as close as possible), I would very much appreciate.
About > Software information:
Android version: 4.1.2
HTC Sense version: 4+
Software number: 2.14.401.6
HTC SDK API Level: 4.65
HTC Extension version: HTCExtension_Sense45_8
Kernel version: 3.4.10.NATALY [email protected] #1 SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version: 1.15.40a.00.04_10.74a.40.23U
Build number: 2.14.401.6 CL 157853 release-keys
Browser version: WebKit/534.30
edit #1:
VolDown + Power:
*** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
K2_U PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0000
RADIO-1.15.40a.00.04
OpenDSP-v9.2.0268.1214
eMMC-boot
Mar 19 2013,02:51:54:-1
HBOOT
<instructions>
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
CLEAR STORAGE
SIMLOCK
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
Thank you,
Sebastian.
edit #2: If an administrator could move this to Q&A, I've mistaken the category, sorry.
Still up...
Well, i don't describe this way everyday (or second day) again and again...
In short sentence: get S-off with moonshine.io, get supercid with fastboot command and then follow my guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386426
About the technical questions (what is S-off or fastboot) you will find your answer, if you make search on xda or google.
old.splatterhand said:
Well, i don't describe this way everyday (or second day) again and again...
In short sentence: get S-off with moonshine.io, get supercid with fastboot command and then follow my guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386426
About the technical questions (what is S-off or fastboot) you will find your answer, if you make search on xda or google.
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Ok, so I've checked moonshine, but the version is a missmatch.
Moonshine says it needs for the k2_u: 2.14.401.107 and I have 2.14.401.6
Thanks!
%edit: wierd thing, my phone has LTE (at least it appears in the "Mobile data -> Network mode" menu), shouldn't it be k2_ul?
%edit #2: I checked *#*#4636#*#* > Phone information and the selected "mode" is GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto. There's LTE ony available, if that counts for anything.
You have a k2ul rom on your phone (i guess, it Saturn III). But that does not bring you Lte (even when its available in options).
It is a k2u, when it is written in the bootloader.
Hm, i'm not sure, which version to use in this case.
But you should be able to install stock k2u rom with Twrp recovery. Make a backup and and full wipe before.
Also flash SuperSu.zip, you need root for moonshine. Then use the moonshine version for k2u.
All what you need, you'll find if you follow the link in my signature, in my index thread.
old.splatterhand said:
But you should be able to install stock k2u rom with Twrp recovery. Make a backup and and full wipe before.
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Should i go with
TWRP 2.7: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41456540#post41456540
or
TWRP 2.6: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2357107 - the download links are dead, but I've found them elsewhere, although I'm not sure they are ok.
Thanks a lot!
This one should be good to go with you hboot: http://d-h.st/NXX
old.splatterhand said:
This one should be good to go with you hboot: LINK REMOVED
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Ok, done (had some problems with fastboot, everything ok now).
I did the backup and removed the SDCard (paranoia) and now I want to do the full wipe.
Should I do the Factory Reset (Wipes Data, Cache and Dalvik .android_secure) or an advanced wipe and check everything?
What ROM should I flash?
%edit:
Is this OK?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2254384 -> http://d-h.st/hDK
Advanced, and tick everything except int & ext sdcard.
Rom should be ok.
old.splatterhand said:
Advanced, and tick everything except int & ext sdcard.
Rom should be ok.
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Ok, I've installed that ROM, but now the wi-fi doesn't power on.. it says "turning on..." and after a while, it says "error".
Should I proceed with Moonshine?
Did you flash boot.img in fastboot mode?
old.splatterhand said:
Did you flash boot.img in fastboot mode?
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That fixed it. My bad...
One question, after getting to complete stock, can I do S-on back?
Yes, you can. But first get S-off. Then the next step.
old.splatterhand said:
Yes, you can. But first get S-off. Then the next step.
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So I had to switch PC-s and I'm now sitting at a 8.1 desktop. I'm trying to setup adb and fastboot. Be right back with moonshine preparations.
%edit:
Ok, moonshine successfull!
New Bootroom info:
moonshine S-OFF
K2_U PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-HTC__102
HBOOT-2.00.4444
RADIO-1.15.40A.00.04
OpenDSP-v9.2.0268.1214
eMMC-boot
Mar 19 2013,02:51:54:-1
Click to expand...
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Next, SuperCID...
%edit 2:
SuperCID OK, bootloader says CID-11111111
Next, downgrading HBOOT.
%edit 3:
Done downgrading HBOOT version 1.01.
Next, running the ICS RUU exe
%edit 4:
Done.
Can I upgrade to 4.2 now?
%edit 5:
I have 4.2.2 now
Thanks, splatterhand!!!!
fbpw131 said:
I have 4.2.2 now
Thanks, splatterhand!!!!
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Nice
Now look into your bootloader: If it is ***LOCKED*** and you don't see "Tampered" and the system is completely stock (no root or Superuser or something) you can set your device S-On again.
But at least there is no need for atm. If you get in trouble, S-off is the better way if it needs to be rescued.
old.splatterhand said:
Nice
Now look into your bootloader: If it is ***LOCKED*** and you don't see "Tampered" and the system is completely stock (no root or Superuser or something) you can set your device S-On again.
But at least there is no need for atm. If you get in trouble, S-off is the better way if it needs to be rescued.
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It was locked, no tampered flag!
I unlocked it, TWRP 2.7.x recovery and rooted. I'm gonna leave it S-OFF and create a backup (nandroid), afterwards, removing useless stock apps like chrome, google music player, finances, stocks, etc
Related
NOT COMPATIBLE WITH DEVICES SHIPPED WITH GINGERBREAD 2.3
One click Radio S-OFF tool
YouTube videoHTC - Quietly Unlocked
About:
This tool will make a Desire HD Radio S-OFF after it has been permrooted with Visionary. After running this tool, you can flash any ROM and kernel to your device using ClockworkMod. No bootloader S-OFF needed! You use this tool at your own risk!
What's the difference to other methods?
First of all, this is easy. The steps are straightforward, you do not need to tinker with complicated command line stuff. Radio S-OFF is the way these devices are meant to be made S-OFF, it is a safe way. If you use this method, reverting to stock is very easy! Unfortunately without ENG bootloader (my other tool) you cannot use fastboot commands (advanced stuff) and, for example, my Kernel Update Utility. To make a raw comparison, this tool is for everybody including new users and the eng hboot S-OFF version is for enthusiasts. Many experienced users have both, because having both allows supreme flexibility.
I recommend to use Radio S-OFF instead of traditional bootloader ENG S-OFF, because this can be more easily removed and is much much safer!
System requirements:
Windows XP SP2 or higher
.NET Framework 4.0
HTC Sync (or ADB drivers)
Desire HD with stock kernel (or Apache14's 1.0.7 / 1.1.4 Sense)
It will not work on 1.72.405.3 or higher build, or new radio (12.28b.60.140e_26.03.02.26_M is ok). Downgrade first!!
So, in detail, the Root & S-OFF process goes like this:
Install Visionary
Open Visionary and tap temproot, then attempt permroot now. Your device will reboot.
Connect your phone to a computer (make sure you have USB Debugging enabled. Connect charge only!)
Download the Radio S-OFF tool and place it in the root of your hard drive (c:\[tool folder goes here])
Open my "Desire HD easy radio tool.exe" (Windows 7, right click & run as administrator), choose the first option, click "Do it"! There may be a SuperUser request on your phone, allow it.
Done. (Remember to click the thanks button)
But you might want to continue if you are a new user:
If you want to flash a radio (to improve signal and battery life) some day, do ENG S-OFF (no need to use Visionary again, just run the tool)
To flash a custom rom: Get Rom manager from the market, which will install a ClockWorkMod recovery for you. Just open it up and tap "Flash ClockworkMod recovery"
Download a custom ROM, put it to your SD, and flash it using Rom manager or ClockworkMod itself. You can access ClockworkMod through Rom manager. It is recommended to do "wipe data / factory reset" in ClockworkMod before installing ROM from SD card.
It will create a backup of your phone partition 7 (radio config) to the root of your sdcard, I recommend to keep that somewhere really safe!
To go back to S-ON:
Flash stock ROM (RUU, not over 1.7)
Temproot using Visionary
Use my tool, do Stock CID and S-ON (enter brand CID if you had a branded device, see second post)
Enjoy your factory-state phone
If you like my work, please consider: (or just hit the thanks button )
Thanks: Paul O'Brien for visionary, scotty2 and others who found the method to patch P7, Guhl and everyone else who has worked on the G2 root, gfree and wpthis, link to the source code, those have been released under GPL
Download link is in the end of the second post
[TOOL][VIDEO] One click Radio S-OFF, SimUnlock (Easy Root Guide)
FAQ:
Q: Why is this Radio Tool, does it flash a radio?
- From end user's view, it has nothing to do with radios, the name comes from the S-OFF technique this tool uses.
Q: I cannot find "System Info" in SHIP bootloader
- That is normal, just refer to the CID list when reverting to stock.
Q: How can I revert to full stock, I have ClockworkMod and/or ENG S-OFF too?
- Just follow the S-ON instructions.
Q: Can I use ENG S-OFF with this one? Which one first?
- Yes you can, it does not really matter, but I would do Radio S-OFF first.
Q: Does no fastboot stuff mean slow device startup (no HTC Fastboot)?
- No, I am talking about issuing commands to the bootloader through USB.
Q: Is this Radio S-OFF permanent, does it go away if I flash RUU/factory reset?
- It is permanent until you remove it using this tool.
Q: I already had ENG S-OFF and I ran the tool, how do I find out if it worked?
- If you used the first option, see bootloader system info. There should be CID-11111111.
Q: I have now ENG S-OFF and Radio S-OFF, how do I get to stock?
- Just follow the S-ON instructions, everything will be back to stock.
Q: I have 1.72 or higher system, what should I do??
- Downgrade using this guide, or flash Raidroid if you already have ENG S-OFF & ClockworkMod.
Q: I tried to flash a radio, but it says not allowed!
- You will also need ENG S-OFF to flash radios, because ENG S-OFF enables fastboot commands.
Q: I want to make my device stock, I cannot find the RUU but I have a backup of the stock rom.
- Follow these instructions.
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Checking the device state:
- Go to the bootloader (turn fastboot off, turn off phone, hold vol- and power)
- If it says ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF in the first line, your device is Radio S-OFF
- If it says ACE PVT ENG S-OFF, you have ENG S-OFF, go to System info
- If system info CID is 11111111, your device is SuperCID
- And if you can verify either Radio S-OFF or SuperCID (and you did both), it worked fine and you have both of them
- You can check your original CID by going to radio tool folder with cmd and typing: "adb shell getprop ro.cid"
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Click to collapse
CID list:
- Unbranded: "HTC__001"
- O2: "O2___102"
- Orange: "ORANG001"
- German T-Mobile: "T-MOB101"
- Vodaphone UK: "VODAP001"
- More here
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Troubleshooting:
- "Unknown error, probably connection"? See here, try with WiFi enabled.
- If that^ did not help, open a command window, go to the tool folder, and type: "adb shell" and "su". Then leave the window in the background, and run the tool again.
- "SD card failed"? When phone is connected to PC, check with some file manager that SD is accessible and works. Try another SD.
- Make sure you are rooted by downloading Terminal emulator from the market, write "su", '#' should appear.
- Check all the requirements. Twice. HTC Sync is mandatory!
- Keep your phone awake when you are running the tool, a superuser window might appear. You have to allow.
- Check your SD card, and tell us in the thread if a p7backup appeared on it.
- If it says Done and the CID does not change in ENG bootloader, you have most likely flashed too new radio.
Click to expand...
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Downloadcount:
v1: 1402 downloads
v2: 322 downloads
v2.1: 2396 downloads
Please do not re-upload the file anywhere.
WHOA! i just used your last tool to get s-off!
is this better? will it work over the previous one?
It will work over the S-OFF bootloader, I tested it myself
jkoljo said:
It will work over the S-OFF bootloader, I tested it myself
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I can confirm that.
Hi,
how can i back to original?
My previous attempts have failed.
with friendly greet
starbase64
You will have to wait until Apache14 releases his kernel, which allows you to use command line to flash back the backup that is on your sdcard. The kernel works, so it is just a matter or time
Hi,
can not flash clockworkmod also.
with friendly greet
starbase64
So, this patches radio?
So if we run an oficial RUU or OTA, it overwrites the radio, thus restoring back to S-ON?
ttav said:
I can confirm that.
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Yep, right on !
Eddie1506 said:
So, this patches radio?
So if we run an oficial RUU or OTA, it overwrites the radio, thus restoring back to S-ON?
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Nope, will still be S-OFF, it will be 'ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF'
afrcom15 said:
Nope, will still be S-OFF, it will be 'ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF'
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There is a partition 7 backup. Just restore that!
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
afrcom15 said:
Nope, will still be S-OFF, it will be 'ACE PVT SHIP S-OFF'
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How's that possible?
Sorry I'm confused what this is. What difference to the other s-off tool ?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
vimto25 said:
Sorry I'm confused what this is. What difference to the other s-off tool ?
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
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yes tell us pls
This is permanent radio S-OFF as opposed to just ENG HBOOT S-OFF which can be wiped if you flash a standard ROM/RRU.
Flash this and you'll keep S-OFF no matter what you flash
JonnyFoxtrot said:
This is permanent radio S-OFF as opposed to just ENG HBOOT S-OFF which can be wiped if you flash a standard ROM/RRU.
Flash this and you'll keep S-OFF no matter what you flash
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wow thanks
cool story!
THIS ROCKS!!!!!!!
If you use this one, you cannot use fastboot commands. If you like to play with your phone, then use the another one. This one is somewhat safer, however. In worst case scenario it is not possible to brick a device by using this tool, although to be honest, the other one has very very strict safety measures, too.
Jonny, the ENG bootloader will also survive a RUU if you do not have radio s-off.
jkoljo said:
If you use this one, you cannot use fastboot commands. If you like to play with your phone, then use the another one. This one is somewhat safer, however. In worst case scenario it is not possible to brick a device by using this tool, although to be honest, the other one has very very strict safety measures, too.
Jonny, the ENG bootloader will also survive a RUU if you do not have radio s-off.
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so should we flash yes or no?
and why?
I have a backup with my stock ROM but when I go back to it everything still these such as root,s-off,Rom manager . So if I downloaded a clean stock ROM it will take everything off like it was when I first started phone up? And if I use this tool I can use stock ROM and my device is always s-off no matter what I do? Ifso how would you take s-off if needed for warranty issue. Thanks
Sent from my Desire HD using XDA App
DO NOT FLASH A NEW RUU OR OFFICIAL ROM IMAGE UNLESS YOU *REALLY* KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING !
The title says it all!
Doktaphex said:
As the title suggests, this is warning against flashing the new RUU_Ace_HTC_WWE_1.72.405.3_R_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_ 26.04.02.17_M2_release. It contains a new version of HBoot that breaks root and standard S-OFF! Please refer to these threads for more info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=879375
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=875099
You may be safe if you have full radio S-OFF and SuperCID but this is unconfirmed, and I would steer well clear until the DEVs have cracked open this latest HBoot.
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Confirmed:
Only if you have full radio S-OFF you can 'downgrade' to 1.32xxxxxx and root
Yes, I can confirm that, too. You have to have Super-CID (Radio S-OFF) to downgrade. Rooting is not possible in this new one. Yet.
Can please someone explain me what's the real difference between ENG S OFF But CID 11111 and SHIP S OFF and CID HTC....?
ENG S-OFF: It is engineering bootloader S-OFF (may include Radio S-OFF). Allows custom bootloader commands, for example radio flashing, also allows to install custom roms.
SHIP S-OFF: Radio S-OFF, does not allow radio flashing, but allows ClockworkMod flashing. Usually comes together with SuperCID.
CID 11111111: Super-CID, Super Carrier ID, allows you to downgrade, and flash really anything to the phone without the phone saying "no thanks".
CID HTC__xxx: HTC Carrier ID, does not allow downgrading via RUU, but you can still flash through ClockworkMod if you are S-OFF.
Thank you very much for this answer..I ask because i cannot find this information somewhere in one post!
I am with ENG S-OFF and CID 11111111
So i can flash the new RUU and i am able to revert back to 1.32xxxxxx and root again.Correct?
Looks like its been rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9936625&postcount=91
At least it has if you flash just the system.img
Yeah but it needs clockworkmod, which goes away if people use the actual RUU. Also flashing system.img does not replace the bootloader, so S-OFF stays in fine (also hboot S-OFF).
How can you tell what your CID is?
madindehead said:
How can you tell what your CID is?
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Bootloader > Fastboot > System Info (or something like that)
If you are SuperCID then it is 11111111 if not, then it begins with HTC_xxxx
looks like also this RUU_Ace_Orange_ES_1.75.75.2_Radio_12.28e.60.140f_2 6.04.02.17_M2_release also seems to stop you gaining root and fix's patched Hboot as someone saying he flashed the rom and can't gain root.
joners said:
Looks like its been rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9936625&postcount=91
At least it has if you flash just the system.img
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can you tell how to extract the system.img from rom?
all i get is a [0] file. dont know what to do with it.
[HOW TO SAFELY FLASH THE NEW ROM AND BE ABLE TO REVERT BACK]
Currently, the new ROM (1.72.405.3) has a new HBOOT (so you can't install ENG HBOOT S-OFF) and is difficult to root (not as simple as it is with previous ROMs). However, it also has a better radio, and a faster ROM with various bugfixes. This ROM is also Android Froyo v2.21. If you want to try out the new ROM, whilst maintaining the ability to 'revert' back to your older, hackable state then follow the below instructions carefully. Also, do not worry about extracting system.img files and whatnot.
*It is recommended to do a NANDROID BACKUP first
*All RUUs can be obtained from www.xdafil.es/DesireHD/RUU/
*If you don't do steps 1-3 properly and flash the new ROM, you will not be able to revert back
*Radio S-OFF and SuperCID can be obtained by following instructions in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537
*Tutorial for flashing RUUs (needed for steps 4 & 8): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841890
1. Install Radio S-OFF (NOT ENG HBOOT S-OFF) and SuperCID
2. Go to bootloader, then System Info. (If System Info is not there, but you have SHIP S-OFF skip step 3 and proceed to step 4)
3. Make sure CID is 11111111 *AND* the bootloader shows S-OFF. If not, repeat step 1
4. You can now flash the new ROM (1.72.405.3)
5. This will remove ENG HBOOT (if you had it) and ClockworkMod
6. If you did steps 1-3 correctly, your Desire HD should still be S-OFF. Go to bootloader and check. If not, you did not do steps 1-3 correctly and will have to wait for the new HBOOT to be cracked.
When you are done with the new ROM and want to go back, follow the instructions below:
7. Download the HTC RUU 1.32.405.6 of your choice (Since you are SuperCID you can flash any RUU)
8. Flash it to your Desire HD
9. Root your ROM using Visionary, and install ROM Manager and flash ClockworkMod. You can optionally install ENG HBOOT S-OFF now if you like.
If you made a NANDROID Backup, you can restore this now from ClockworkMod
joners said:
Looks like its been rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9936625&postcount=91
At least it has if you flash just the system.img
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I can't get this to work myself, unfortunately.
joners said:
Looks like its been rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9936625&postcount=91
At least it has if you flash just the system.img
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I have this working. The supplied .zip file does not include Superuser.apk. After following the instructions and then installing Superuser from the market I now have root on this rom.
Look forward to testing it over the next couple of days while I lay in hope of some custom roms based off this version.
EDIT: Superuser keeps force closing
My bootloader says
ACE PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85 2007 (PD9810000)
and system info says
CID-11111111
Am I good to go or shall I do something else?
Thank you for sharing info.
doh!
being used to the days of winmo I flashed this rom over my cyanogen taking a backup first.
Now I can't revert back to the old stock rom, any way of doing this (easily ish)?
Hi, I'm ENG S-Off but my CID is not 1111111, what's the safest way to do the Super-CID?
I'm stucked abroad using a **** phone cos I can't use another sim in my DHD
Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk on Revolution 1. 92
ninja.rogue said:
My bootloader says
ACE PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85 2007 (PD9810000)
and system info says
CID-11111111
Am I good to go or shall I do something else?
Thank you for sharing info.
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Also on the same boat...
Anyone??
ninja.rogue said:
My bootloader says
ACE PVT ENG S-OFF
HBOOT-0.85 2007 (PD9810000)
and system info says
CID-11111111
Am I good to go or shall I do something else?
Thank you for sharing info.
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looks like you are, you have superCID.
I am sorry to announce, but I am pulling this tutorial. Tutorial is not meant for branded phones and recently I am getting few of those asking for help!
Sorry unbranded device owners, but my intention is to have brick free world!
Have a nice day! And safe flashing.
P.s. FYI, new boot loader can be unlocked using htcdev.com and locked again using the same.
/Edzz
good to know if somthing goes wrong and must be done in warranty time
can I use your guide for my thread ? I will give you credit.. thanks.
Why not do it the easy way since you're already S-OFF?
Take the ENG HBOOT found here and put the PG88IMG.zip in the root of your SD card
Boot into the bootloader (Volume Down + POWER)
Go into FASTBOOT mode
The bootloader will automagically detect your new HBOOT and install it
After rebooting your phone you can install any RUU you want. That will bring HBOOT back to the installed original
Make sure you make a good backup up front and be carefull what RUU to flash. The newer ones will overwrite HBOOT with version 0.98.0002, which, up to this date, can't be put to S-OFF yet by Alpharevx. I recommand you install the oldest RUU version you can find. A list of original ROMS can be found here
Good luck!
@nodeffect
Feel free.
@jorgen2009
such approach won't work with Alpharev hboot. They appear to have kinda locked it by making it appear ar 6.x Hboot version. That means, that bootloader will bypass upgrade. Been there, tried that, didn't work
chiekurz said:
@nodeffect
Feel free.
@jorgen2009
such approach won't work with Alpharev hboot. They appear to have kinda locked it by making it appear ar 6.x Hboot version. That means, that bootloader will bypass upgrade. Been there, tried that, didn't work
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The original ENG HBOOT didn't work if i recall correctly. Redownload the ENG-HBOOT and you'll notice the version has changed to a number higher than Alpharev's. It DOES work now, in fact, my phone is S-ON again as we speak
Will have to try that again.
jorgen2009 said:
Why not do it the easy way since you're already S-OFF?
Take the ENG HBOOT found here and put the PG88IMG.zip in the root of your SD card
Boot into the bootloader (Volume Down + POWER)
Go into FASTBOOT mode
The bootloader will automagically detect your new HBOOT and install it
After rebooting your phone you can install any RUU you want. That will bring HBOOT back to the installed original
Make sure you make a good backup up front and be carefull what RUU to flash. The newer ones will overwrite HBOOT with version 0.98.0002, which, up to this date, can't be put to S-OFF yet by Alpharevx. I recommand you install the oldest RUU version you can find. A list of original ROMS can be found here
Good luck!
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So i downloaded 2 files:
The PG88IMG.zip and eng_hboot
what do i put on my sd card, only PG88IMG.zip or both of them?
.sh4d0w. said:
So i downloaded 2 files:
The PG88IMG.zip and eng_hboot
what do i put on my sd card, only PG88IMG.zip or both of them?
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Only the PG88IMG.zip, don't rename or extract it or it won't work, just put the file in the root of your SD card
So what is the use of Eng S-Off.rar?
And another question the RUU is an .exe?
And is this old enough RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed ?
Thanks.
LE: i flashed the pg88img.zip and i am still Alpharevx hboot 6.xxxxx etc (but the update was successful)
Maybe... if i flash a RUU? I just wanted to get eng s-off.. don't want to get s-on now
.sh4d0w. said:
So what is the use of Eng S-Off.rar? [/QUOTE
Look at this thread
And another question the RUU is an .exe?
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yes, it's direct from HTC and unfortunately can only be run from within Windows
And is this old enough RUU_Saga_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1_Radio_20.28b.30.0805U_38.03.02.11_M_release_177977_signed ?
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yes, that comes with the HBOOT 0.98.0000
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
your welcome
LE: i flashed the pg88img.zip and i am still Alpharevx hboot 6.xxxxx etc (but the update was successful)
Maybe... if i flash a RUU? I just wanted to get eng s-off.. don't want to get s-on now
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just check again in fastboot, ENG HBOOT version has changed to 6.98.2000 iirc. After running the RUU it should be 0.98.0000 again as ENG HBOOT can be overwritten in contrast to the AlphaRevX HBOOT. If you only want ENG HBOOT don't flash the RUU obviously
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Ok i just checked.
I have like this
--- AlphaRev ---
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
So nothing changed.... and i did the update like... 5 times
It asks vol + to install update
And after it's finished
Power down to reboot.
Maybe i got the wrong file? The PG88IMG.zip attached here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
.sh4d0w. said:
Ok i just checked.
I have like this
--- AlphaRev ---
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.98.1002
RADIO-3805.06.02.03_M
eMMC-boot
Mar 10 2011, 14:58:38
So nothing changed.... and i did the update like... 5 times
It asks vol + to install update
And after it's finished
Power down to reboot.
Maybe i got the wrong file? The PG88IMG.zip attached here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113820
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You can try with this modified ENG Hboot for devices with AlpharevX
Please, report if works
heavyhms said:
You can try with this modified ENG Hboot for devices with AlpharevX
Please, report if works
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Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
.sh4d0w. said:
Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
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Try to re-download Eng Hboot (normal and modified) after deleting browser cache. Disable antivirus software during download and transfer to microsd.
Do not download file directly with desire S browser: use a pc
You can try also with a different microsd card
.sh4d0w. said:
Nope.... doesn't work at all. Not even loading.
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Should be the right version...
BTW I changed the link in my first post here to this one. I accidently posted the wrong version
BTW...... the original eng hboot is 1 mb and this modified one is only 260 kb ???
Maybe that's why it doesn't work.
In winrar i have like this
Name__________________Size________Packed
engHBOOToverARX.img___1.048.576____262.273
Added your guide to my thread. Thanks for this one, it's very useful.
p.s. you got a typo for the title of this thread. "Tutorial", not totutial... please correct it, thanks
I did it.. using the adb comands in first page..
LE: Great! Alpharev beta site doesn't work.....stuck with stock lol ))
LE2: New alphareve+unrevoked site http://revolutionary.io/ Back to S-OFF
chiekurz said:
(Windows only? Not sure if RUU works on other platforms)
With thanks to user Murchelago for providing adb method to restore stock boot and HTC for providing RUU's here is step by step, how to return to stock after Alpharevx S-Off.
Prerequisites:
Debugging mode on
Root access
Hboot.img (attached)
RUU for stock restore. Can be downloaded here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1002506
How to:
1. Put the hboot.img you want to flash in the root of the sdcard.
2. In cmd run the following commands (after each command press enter):
adb devices
adb shell
su
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot bootloader
3. RUN Downloaded RUU
4. You are on stock again!
After running ADB commands and rebooting into bootloader, you will get security warning. This is normal, just continue with flashing RUU.
Worked for me perfectly 3 times without any issues. However issues might occur and I can not take any responsibility for them. Use this tutorial on your own responsibility
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I can confirm that you CANNOT just RUU a device. As the name implies, ROM Update Utility.
I followed everything on the first page and can confirm that I've successfully reverted back to HBOOT 0.98.0000.
AFAIK my phone was flashed with the hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2 on stock.
I tried to RUU using the oldest firmware that I can find, HTC_Europe_1.28.401.1. But it gave me the error 131 (AFAIK) customer ID error. About language and stuffs. Model ID, etc.
So I tried to RUU with the oldest hTC_Asia_WWE_1.31.707.2 (the oldest that I can find that is an ASIA one.). Then it gave me the error 140 (bootloader error). The readme doesn't have any information on this one, even on the net for HTC Saga.
So I tried to RUU with the "LATEST" hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 that I found and everything works well. I really am not quite sure why I was not able to "downgrade", just "upgrade".
AFAIK i just updated my radio to the latest 20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M found on the hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1 when I was S-OFFed. It may have something to do with it.
Just an additional info. I'm now S-ON and on-stock hTC_Asia_WWE_1.48.707.1_20.28I.30.085AU_3805.06.02.03_M
This guide is for users with S-OFF hboot (if you are not sure, check it - power on your DesireS holding volume down button). If you have S-ON hboot, first search for an adequate guide on "how to S-OFF" topic (maybe this one will help), apply it and then come back.
Any S-OFF hboot users, feel free to proceed.
First of all, nandroid.
Next; ofcourse you must have htc drivers installed and android tools on your pc. If you don't, here's the guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1272595
If you have an old hboot (6.98.xxxx or 0.98.2000), this is why you must first upgrade to 2.00.2002...
amidabuddha said:
Bad news for the owners of old hboots (6.98.xxxx and 0.98.2000), including myself: system + libs = 644 MB, so the new ROM will be flashable only on the new ones >= 2.00.2002, or it has to be excessively cleaned (to delete 100+ MB or move some apps to /data)
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If you have 7.00.1002 S-OFF hboot or you already have 2.00.2002 S-OFF hboot skip right to B) section.
If you have older S-OFF hboot, continue:
A) flash 2.00.2002 hboot
biglsd said:
first of all
This is dangerous!!! Use it your own risk!!!!!
Click to expand...
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Download attached hboot.img file and...
biglsd said:
1. Alphareved hacked hboot have version 6.xx.xxxx and we can't upgrade it to 2.00.2002 throught PG88IMG.zip and not even fastboot flash hboot hboot.img
the way to flash new hboot is:
a) copy new hboot.img to sdcard
b)reboot into recovery
b1)In cmd run the following commands (after each command press enter):
adb devices
adb shell
su
c)backup your alpharev hboot:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/sdcard/backup.img
d) flash new hboot:
dd if=/sdcard/hboot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
reboot to hboot and check your hboot version it must be something like this
***LOCKED***
PVT SAGA ENG
bla bla bla
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edit: if you got "can't open '/sdcard/hboot.img': No such file or directory" error; try this before the rest of the commands:
Code:
adb shell mount /sdcard
note: If after typing "su" you get an error, just proceed, it's ok.
B) Flash PG88IMG.zip
Download a PG88IMG.zip file from the link Grand2k posted...
Grant2k said:
RUU for fastboot for devices s-off to save s-off
flash on hboot 2.xxx or 7.xxx
1. download, copy to a sdcard
2. reboot into bootloader
3. click yes and wait 10 minutes
Download: PG88IMG.zip
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Yes, S-OFF and RECOVERY will be intact!
When update is finished - reboot, then configure ICS and delete PG88IMG.zip from SDcard.
Turn off device and go to recovery; now you can install SU:
C) Install SU
Flash CWM-SuperSU-v0.95.zip from recovery:
Chainfire said:
CWM installable ZIP: CWM-SuperSU-v0.95.zip
Click to expand...
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Reboot.
...and then busybox... amidabuddha's kernel (highly recomended)... Setcpu... Titanium...
...and, if you don't like it; nandroid
Thanks: amidabuddha, biglsd, Grant2k
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Few hints (tweaks and bug fixes) for offical ICS rom:
-Install amidabuddha's Tweaked3 8.6 [3.0.43] kernel.
-App crashes when you click on a link.
Edit build.prop file. Search for ro.da1.enable=true in the file, set it to false and then add this line right after it: ro.da1.method=false
-Change default setting to turn WiFi off when phone is locked.
Change it to always on. It reduces power consumption. You can find this option in advanced WiFi settings.
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Thanks for the guide! This will help a lot of people.
But a custom ROM will work with 7.000.1002?
Tapatalked from my Desire S using IceColdSandwich
Constantly said:
But a custom ROM will work with 7.000.1002?
Tapatalked from my Desire S using IceColdSandwich
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Yes.
And you don't lose root
just waiting for detailed tutorial for noob.
and of course the very stable custom rom available
What about for htcdev unlock user?how to update it?do I need to flash the boot image via cmd or just follow your installation instruction?I am on the 2.xxxx hboot.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
Is this worth it ? So you are saying - no flashable zip nor other ways on 0.98... or 6.98...
Is there a step back possible ? (revert to fully working 2.10.401.9 flashable zip) ?
Im quite confused from instructions provided. Can you detail it more ? Please.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
Ok,
first i have to say thanks ! Big big THANK YOU )
I didn't have to type su (it replied, that command is not available), because after typing adb shell, i had ~#:
But, is it okay, that mine bootloader became locked again ? I am S-OFF, but first line says ***LOCKED***.
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.2002 (PG881000)
RADIO-3831.19.00.110
eMMc-boot
Aug 12 2011.20:40:03
so, if I'm on eng hboot, do i need to change to 2.00.2002 ?
eternalfrozen said:
What about for htcdev unlock user?how to update it?do I need to flash the boot image via cmd or just follow your installation instruction?I am on the 2.xxxx hboot.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda premium
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For htcdev unlocked users, there is no easy way if you want S-OFF.
Search for a guide how to do it.
remusator said:
Is this worth it ? So you are saying - no flashable zip nor other ways on 0.98... or 6.98...
Is there a step back possible ? (revert to fully working 2.10.401.9 flashable zip) ?
Im quite confused from instructions provided. Can you detail it more ? Please.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
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This is the easiest way
If you don't like this official rom, you can flash from recovery any other rom you like...
or you can do nandroid backup before flashing PG88IMG.zip from bootloader and revert to it after
remusator said:
Ok,
first i have to say thanks ! Big big THANK YOU )
I didn't have to type su (it replied, that command is not available), because after typing adb shell, i had ~#:
But, is it okay, that mine bootloader became locked again ? I am S-OFF, but first line says ***LOCKED***.
*** LOCKED ***
SAGA PVT ENG S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.2002 (PG881000)
RADIO-3831.19.00.110
eMMc-boot
Aug 12 2011.20:40:03
Click to expand...
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It's ok if it says "locked". Just S-OFF part counts.
SU line error is also ok. Worked for me the same way.
anazhd said:
so, if I'm on eng hboot, do i need to change to 2.00.2002 ?
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I see your version in sig. is 7.x so you dont have to update hboot.
Ok, to sum things up.
Overall I'm bit (actually quite lot) dissapointed - after so long waiting. The sense is laggy - HTC don't tell me, that my phone is not capable of running sense 3.6 smooth. On ice DS it was way smoother..
Now to the point.
1, Can i still use 4ext as i am used to ? Backup my whole ROM, install another and if i don't like, restore backup ?
2, Will the battery percentage mod work for this ? If yes, can you please link the correct mod ?
remusator said:
Ok, to sum things up.
Overall I'm bit (actually quite lot) dissapointed - after so long waiting. The sense is laggy - HTC don't tell me, that my phone is not capable of running sense 3.6 smooth. On ice DS it was way smoother..
Now to the point.
1, Can i still use 4ext as i am used to ? Backup my whole ROM, install another and if i don't like, restore backup ?
2, Will the battery percentage mod work for this ? If yes, can you please link the correct mod ?
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1. Yes
2. No
Just tested the guide just to have the latest firmware. Worked great. Thanks again to the OP
First impressions: my Virtuous Infinity with the OC kernel is smoother, despite Sense 4 is much heavier than Sense 3.6.
Restored my backup immediately
Sent from my HTC Desire S
Hi mirok,
My phone's details:
***UNLOCKED***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13
1. Do I need to upgrade hboot to 2.00.2002 ?
2. Can I use goldcard and PG88IMG.zip to install the official update?
vndnguyen said:
Hi mirok,
My phone's details:
***UNLOCKED***
SAGA PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-2.00.0002
RADIO-3822.10.08.04_M
eMMC-boot
Aug 22 2011, 15:22:13
1. Do I need to upgrade hboot to 2.00.2002 ?
2. Can I use goldcard and PG88IMG.zip to install the official update?
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1. No
2. Just download PG88IMG.zip, place it to sdcard and reboot to bootloader.
Sent from my HTC Desire S using xda app-developers app
Followed these instructions and they made the magic perfectly . I did a last one step: installing busybox in system/xbin and had no problems at all. Thank you
One moar question.
Do i need to recalibrate battery after following those steps ?
PS: Seems, that GPS reception improved dramatically after this update !
I'm 2.00.002.its oke or not?
So this is my situation,
after using MaximusHD 10.0.0, I would like to go back to my stock rom. The problem is that I lost my nandroid back-up because of flashing another update version of twrp. I'm a little bit new to all this android flashing stuff, so I was wondering if anybody could help me?
I was planning of using a guild for this, which i can't post because i'm a new user, who says just to relock bootloader and use a RUU. But instead of using the T-mobile version, I wanted to use a RUU file for Europe.
Before I was going to start with this, I wanted to make a nandroid back-up, but CWM can't mount my SD-card.
So, how do I start going back to the stock rom from MaximusHD 10.0.0 on my HTC One S C4?
Ask for more info if needed!
[Update]: I found a solution for my can't mount SD Problem. So can somebody help me finding a right RUU? (I live in Belgium)
Try to flash TWRP, then you can backup.
And then flash an RUU
AndroGeek974 said:
Try to flash TWRP, then you can backup.
And then flash an RUU
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So, do I need to first Relock my bootloader before I run the RUU? Or is it not needed because I'm S-OFF?
im also S-Off and on Hboot 2.16, now to get back to 2.15 is this the right way ?
flash my backup of stock 3.16 Jelly Bean in TWRP
relock the bootloader
Flash 3.16 RUU.exe
Thanks
So, last little question!
What happens if the RUU gives an error?
Does your ROM is still the way it was before if you cancel the RUU after error?
Or is your ROM deleted?
FantasyGamer said:
So, last little question!
What happens if the RUU gives an error?
Does your ROM is still the way it was before if you cancel the RUU after error?
Or is your ROM deleted?
Click to expand...
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Nothing happens, the installer stops and you are still the same as you were. So it doesn't hurt to try them.
[Update]: I found a solution for my can't mount SD Problem. So can somebody help me finding a right RUU? (I live in Belgium)[/QUOTE]
what is the solution , I have the exact same problem as you and want my stock rom back ?
beerfly said:
[Update]: I found a solution for my can't mount SD Problem. So can somebody help me finding a right RUU? (I live in Belgium)
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what is the solution , I have the exact same problem as you and want my stock rom back ?[/QUOTE]
It's really easy, you just have to reflash the modded version of TWRP for MaximusHD 10.0.0. All the other versions of TWRP or cwm won't work.
FantasyGamer said:
what is the solution , I have the exact same problem as you and want my stock rom back ?
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It's really easy, you just have to reflash the modded version of TWRP for MaximusHD 10.0.0. All the other versions of TWRP or cwm won't work. [/QUOTE]
its the version 2.6.1.0 is it, and have to flash it via fastboot right ?
[QUOTE/]its the version 2.6.1.0 is it, and have to flash it via fastboot right ? [/QUOTE]
Yes, that's the one! But take the file shipped with MaximusHD 10.0.0 because it's a modded version, and not the normal one of 2.6.1
FantasyGamer said:
[QUOTE/]its the version 2.6.1.0 is it, and have to flash it via fastboot right ?
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Yes, that's the one! But take the file shipped with MaximusHD 10.0.0 because it's a modded version, and not the normal one of 2.6.1 [/QUOTE]
Yes I know its modded version , I tried to push it but it cant be done, Since I have CWM recovery, i cant put this TWRP one from maximus, it says failed: remote not allowed. I think it is because I relocked my bootloader, If I have to unlock it again, i wont be able to do it since cant use sd properly, so its doomed circle i think, need really big help guys . thanks in advance !
This is what i did.
1.oem relock
2. install org RUU, i downloaded one of the exe's and just let it do it's thing.
3. done.
4. rooted
5. flashed twrp
Okay,
So I just want to be sure about this.
Are these the ONLY steps I have to take?
1) Put device in Fastboot USB
2) Run RUU -> in this case http://www.androidruu.com/getdownload.php?file=Ville/RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
3) I have my old phone back with stock rom.
More info:
ROM: MaximusHD 10.0.0
***TAMPERED***
***UNLOCKED***
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT-2.16.0000
RADIO-1.20.50.05.16
FantasyGamer said:
Okay,
So I just want to be sure about this.
Are these the ONLY steps I have to take?
1) Put device in Fastboot USB
2) Run RUU -> in this case http://www.androidruu.com/getdownload.php?file=Ville/RUU_Ville_U_JB_45_S_HTC_Europe_3.16.401.8_Radio_1.11.50.05.28_10.27.50.08L_release_301814_signed_2_4.exe
3) I have my old phone back with stock rom.
More info:
ROM: MaximusHD 10.0.0
***TAMPERED***
***UNLOCKED***
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT-2.16.0000
RADIO-1.20.50.05.16
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Relock the phone first, i don't know why, but i read on the forums that you have too when returning to stock.
1. in cmd "fastboot oem lock" phone now says "relocked"
2. from fastboot run RUU exe and wait.
3. done
In my case the RUU flashed me back to hboot 1.13, so install all updates from htc, then it updated to hboot 2.15.
So now you need to re-unlock the phone, and flash a new recovery.
If you want CM11 hboot 2.15 you need to flash modded recovery from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528113
If you don't CM11 flash will fail.
Go here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1583427&highlight=tutorial and follow STEP 1.
That should re-unlock the phone.
STEP 2 flashes new recovery. Skip STEP 3.
After recovery has been flashed, boot into recovery, then press "reboot" and reboot to bootloader, if you flashed twrp it will ask to install superSU.
Now you are ready to flash anything again.
Is it necessary to re unlock?
Because i'm not planning on changing rom soon.
Thanks for the help!
You don't need to flash new rom, if you want to stay on stock you can, stock will still boot fine afterwards.
fusk said:
You don't need to flash new rom, if you want to stay on stock you can, stock will still boot fine afterwards.
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I know, but is doesn't hurt not to re-unlock, right?
I succesfully went back to Android 4.0.4 :laugh:
I now want to perform an OTA . Do I first need to S-ON?
FantasyGamer said:
I succesfully went back to Android 4.0.4 :laugh:
I now want to perform an OTA . Do I first need to S-ON?
Click to expand...
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Just make sure you aren't SuperCid, or it could brick the phone.
I am currently running on MaximusHD rom. My phone's details are:
ROM: MaximusHD 10.0.0
***TAMPERED***
***UNLOCKED***
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT-2.16.0000
RADIO-1.20.50.05.16
When i executed RUU, it showed me "incorrect image. Find the correct RUU."
Which RUU i have to download for my phone?