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Hello,
I want to go back to ICS preferably the 2.20 version on my One XL I am on 3.18 unlocked and s-off is it possible to do this without bricking? If yes than how so? I am pretty competent and confident in my adb and fastboot abilities so this is not an issue however this is my daily use phone and I have no backup device so I really cant afford a brick. (Or else I wouldn't be asking I would find out myself lol) Thanks in advance.
Ameans4 said:
Hello,
I want to go back to ICS preferably the 2.20 version on my One XL I am on 3.18 unlocked and s-off is it possible to do this without bricking? If yes than how so? I am pretty competent and confident in my adb and fastboot abilities so this is not an issue however this is my daily use phone and I have no backup device so I really cant afford a brick. (Or else I wouldn't be asking I would find out myself lol) Thanks in advance.
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yes, download and run the 2.20 RUU. It's safe as you're S-OFF.
exad said:
yes, download and run the 2.20 RUU. It's safe as you're S-OFF.
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Ok Thanks. Do I need to relock bootloader or anything? Or just run it.
Ameans4 said:
Ok Thanks. Do I need to relock bootloader or anything? Or just run it.
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Just run it.
exad said:
Just run it.
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OK Thanks!!
Ameans4 said:
OK Thanks!!
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Anytime
Ok, so i unlocked the bootloader and followed the guide on how to do it the the xpwn. But i read this probably over 20 times now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2286587 and each link and its not making sense to me what i need to do next, i understand i need to have S-Off to flash roms but i cant figure out what he means by flashing the boot image when i cant seem to find a reference to it in the first link. I know this is extremely super noobs ish >_<. thanks for putting up with it
MrKickstand said:
Ok, so i unlocked the bootloader and followed the guide on how to do it the the xpwn. But i read this probably over 20 times now http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2286587 and each link and its not making sense to me what i need to do next, i understand i need to have S-Off to flash roms but i cant figure out what he means by flashing the boot image when i cant seem to find a reference to it in the first link. I know this is extremely super noobs ish >_<. thanks for putting up with it
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after bootloader unlock. the first thing is to flash custom recovery twrp 2.3.3.1 or under or official cwm
if youre not s-off you need to extract the boot.img from whatever rom youre flashing and then flash it using fastboot. (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
once you s-off this step is no longer needed.
exad said:
after bootloader unlock. the first thing is to flash custom recovery twrp 2.3.3.1 or under or official cwm
if youre not s-off you need to extract the boot.img from whatever rom youre flashing and then flash it using fastboot. (fastboot flash boot boot.img)
once you s-off this step is no longer needed.
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After i flash TWRP and the SU file, can 3.18 get s-off or is that not possible yet?
MrKickstand said:
After i flash TWRP and the SU file, can 3.18 get s-off or is that not possible yet?
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yep it can.
exad said:
yep it can.
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Thank you i owe you a lot since this is the second time you answered my lame questions xD
MrKickstand said:
Thank you i owe you a lot since this is the second time you answered my lame questions xD
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nah you owe me nothing. just play it forward. if you are in a situation whereby you can help someone else in the future, please do. :good:
exad said:
nah you owe me nothing. just play it forward. if you are in a situation whereby you can help someone else in the future, please do. :good:
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DEAL! but one last question, to get s-off on 3.18 is it still the same method as the others or is it more command prompts lol
MrKickstand said:
DEAL! but one last question, to get s-off on 3.18 is it still the same method as the others or is it more command prompts lol
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exact same method
exad said:
exact same method
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I cant thank you enough ^_^ just got s-off now just need to downgrade the touch pannel and maybe get rid of that stupid tampered sign... oh and flash TWRP since i hate CWM now xD
What does s-off offer than root access?
Is it worth getting s-off or not?
Shall I just get root?
So I don't have to downgrade my hboot.
Sent from HTC desire S Android 4.0.4
when you are s-off you dont have to flash boot.img via fastboot when changing roms
Oh right is that it, I might as well just root instead downgrading hboot.
Sent from HTC desire S Android 4.0.4
powerwill said:
What does s-off offer than root access?
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It seems to be a common misconception that S-OFF means root, you can be S-OFF without root; what it really means is that you have turned off write protection to the phone's NAND memory, which is where important parts of the OS and other firmware are stored.
powerwill said:
Is it worth getting s-off or not?
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Once you're S-OFF it is a huge convenience, if you think you might be changing firmware or flashing ROMs often it can be well worth it. If you're less "tech savvy" you may feel more comfortable with just an unlocked bootloader.
powerwill said:
Shall I just get root?
So I don't have to downgrade my hboot.
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If all you want is root, it might be easier for you, if you need to unlock your bootloader remember that you will still have your data wiped.
Hi,
My brother just give me this phone to me and I'm still wonder if mu phone is unlocked and how can i make this phone S-OFF and how to update Hboot? Thanks in advance.
dongddoi said:
Hi,
My brother just give me this phone to me and I'm still wonder if mu phone is unlocked and how can i make this phone S-OFF and how to update Hboot? Thanks in advance.
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Try using Moonshine with the correct radio and firmware and you should be S-Off. Be sure to read and follow the prompts exactly. It is also important to have all of the phones drivers (including ADB drivers) installed PRIOR to attempting the S-Off.
Is the phone rooted?
Is a custom rom & recovery installed?
If so, you might consider running an RUU for the phone first. After the RUU finishes, do not root, do not install SU, and do not flash a new recovery. Just run the Moonshine S-Off method first.
Anymore questions, just ask away!
42freelancer said:
Try using Moonshine with the correct radio and firmware and you should be S-Off. Be sure to read and follow the prompts exactly. It is also important to have all of the phones drivers (including ADB drivers) installed PRIOR to attempting the S-Off.
Is the phone rooted?
Is a custom rom & recovery installed?
If so, you might consider running an RUU for the phone first. After the RUU finishes, do not root, do not install SU, and do not flash a new recovery. Just run the Moonshine S-Off method first.
Anymore questions, just ask away!
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Hi, thanks but can u give me the link for RUU and drivers. I searched but found nothing. Thanks
dongddoi said:
Hi, thanks but can u give me the link for RUU and drivers. I searched but found nothing. Thanks
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For the drivers I recommend this tool made by Snoop05. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2588979
As for the RUU, I need a bit more information.
What is your carrier?
And can you run
fastboot getvar all
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in fastboot and post the reply here?
I don't need your serial number and imei, blank those out for your safety.
This way I can find you an appropriate RUU.
Also, I posted a FULLY detailed instructional with a few links here for s-off.
How do I run the OTA JB 422 zip file I got off here, want to go back to stock Boost 4.2.2 JB, I am on latest Hboot and have TWRP recovery and S-on, the help would be needed, I tried with TWRP but it failed.... thanks for the help :fingers-crossed:
You need stock recovery, stock system partition (nothing removed) and with S-on a locked bootloader.
old.splatterhand said:
You need stock recovery, stock system partition (nothing removed) and with S-on a locked bootloader.
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There is a step by step guide somewhere?
Thanks
For One SV, not that i know.
old.splatterhand said:
For One SV, not that i know.
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How to back to S-ON?
There is a risk to loose data?
Thanks old.splatterhand
Seek
S-on is a simple fastboot command.
But that way you don't get stock system.
Easiest way if you are S-off is a hboot downgrade and running a RUU.
For that i made a guide, look into my index thread.
And yes, you will loose your data this way.
old.splatterhand said:
S-on is a simple fastboot command.
But that way you don't get stock system.
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No problem for that, I don't need bloatware from phone operator...
old.splatterhand said:
Easiest way if you are S-off is a hboot downgrade and running a RUU.
For that i made a guide, look into my index thread.
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With this guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541843
old.splatterhand said:
And yes, you will loose your data this way.
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There is a GOOD reason for that?
Anyway, a good software for doing & restore a backup? It's the wife's phone, and..............
Thanks again
Seek
For what reason do you want to go S-on?
I would only do that for warranty or if you want to sell it!
This is the wrong thread, the guide thread i mean is made by me.
old.splatterhand said:
For what reason do you want to go S-on?
I would only do that for warranty or if you want to sell it!
This is the wrong thread, the guide thread i mean is made by me.
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I won't sell it, only update the firmware to the latest official version.
Possibly, flash a firmware without bloatware.
So what software are you running?
old.splatterhand said:
So what software are you running?
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I'll check it asap, give me some hours! :good:
old.splatterhand said:
So what software are you running?
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Android: 4.1.2
HTC Sense: 4+
SW #: 2.15.901.103
Build #: 2.15.901.103 CL171556
Base band: 1.15.40a.00.07_10.75a.40.23L
You have a branded phone. That means, you need a backup (from yourself or maybe someone else) with the exactly same software number to get the next update. It does not help to flash a free, stock rom.
Or, you debrand your phone, with supercid, hboot downgrade and RUU (which means losing data).
The choice is yours...
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In case you want to debrand, this is the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386426
Make sure, you have Supercid before.
old.splatterhand said:
Or, you debrand your phone, with supercid, hboot downgrade and RUU (which means losing data).
The choice is yours...
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It's the only way.
In case you want to debrand, this is the guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2386426
Make sure, you have Supercid before.[/QUOTE]
In this guide, the download link are broken.
I can't find the correct moonshine s-off for my version, what I must use?
Thanks again
I thought you are already S-off?
What link is broken, they seem to work fine on my end.
old.splatterhand said:
I thought you are already S-off?
What link is broken, they seem to work fine on my end.
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Now works, Iit was a problem with DNS, sorry!
A nice software to make & restore a full backup of the phone?
A nand backup in recovery is a "must".
For userdata the app you need is Titanium Backup!