I would like to root my HTC One m8 that is now running 4.4.4. I know Sunshine will not work with 4.4.4 so is there a way to revert my htc one m8 back to 4.4.3?
Nope
Only way to revert back is to have S-OFF otherwise you're SOL.
Unfortunately unless you are s-off'd there's not much you can do without risking a brick.
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Hi All.
Quick question, I have rooted my sensation and s-off'ed, sweet.
Here is me question, what happens if our friends at HTC update the part that made the s-off possible? Will we get the updates or will only the users who did not tinker with the firmware get them?
Cheers folks.
HTC has stated that there new HTC-DEV site will be where you will be able to S-off your device, its not gonna come in an OTA push, IMO revolutionary has got us S-off, so who care what HTC has coming for S-off....its a little late, besides if you S-off with HTC they want to document who is S-offing their devices.......eff em and just enjoy your no strings attached S-off.
Number 1...It is never a good idea to take an OTA on your phone if you have it rooted.
Number 2...OTA's may contain patches to exploits that were used to obtain s-off.
Number 3...OTA's may or may not s-on your phone depending on how the devs obtained s-off in the first place.
Moral of the story is if you want to maintain root never OTA
i own a sensation device
if i use this revolutionary tool to s-off, recovery and root, is it possible to s-on later? (e.g. to give my phone to htc service to be in warranty)
If i just use the ruuxxxxxx.exe for my device to put the official rom , the phone will be s-on again? or is there any other way?
and wht about official OTA updates? how is going to be achieved?
There is a way to to gain s-on again but it's risky atm. Look for the guide in the stickies in the development forum.
You will not get an OTA on a rooted custom ROM.. end of story!!
So enjoy
emm_stra said:
i own a sensation device
if i use this revolutionary tool to s-off, recovery and root, is it possible to s-on later? (e.g. to give my phone to htc service to be in warranty)
If i just use the ruuxxxxxx.exe for my device to put the official rom , the phone will be s-on again? or is there any other way?
and wht about official OTA updates? how is going to be achieved?
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Yes it is possible to make you device s-on again just be sure to follow everything to the letter and don't screw up. Also why would you want to. If anything permanently root it and stick with that.
HTC Sensation Stock Perm_Rooted 4.3.3
HTC Sensation Stock Perm_Rooted 4.3.3
Bobguy21 said:
Yes it is possible to make you device s-on again just be sure to follow everything to the letter and don't screw up. Also why would you want to. If anything permanently root it and stick with that.
HTC Sensation Stock Perm_Rooted 4.3.3
HTC Sensation Stock Perm_Rooted 4.3.3
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thank you
what about the other questions???
Sorry it took so long you cannot update when rooted. Because of clockworkmod recovery. But just install a stock bases ROM the has the update like I did. hope this helps.
HTC Sensation LeeDroid 2.3.4 Perm_Rooted
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!
Hi guys, I have been a long time apple user that recently switched to the M8. I have used weaksauce to do a temp root and it is now S-OFF with the Harman Kardon flashed on. I want to do a full restore of my phone like it was brand new, how can I do that? Also, will I lose S-OFF and ROOT?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727831
After doing this, you'll still be rooted and s-off but other than that, you should be completely stock. Back to what you had when you bought the phone.
Hi everyone!
After trying out a custom rom, I have decided to flash the stock RUU on my HTC one M8Sw (China Unicom).
So far there is no issue with that but somehow the HTC seems to still be rooted as it prompts for approval after launching any app's first time.
My phone is currently S-OFF with bootloader relocked.
My target is to return my handheld with stock RUU and without root access.
Did I miss something?
Thanks in advance for the help
Vendestkirox said:
Hi everyone!
After trying out a custom rom, I have decided to flash the stock RUU on my HTC one M8Sw (China Unicom).
So far there is no issue with that but somehow the HTC seems to still be rooted as it prompts for approval after launching any app's first time.
My phone is currently S-OFF with bootloader relocked.
My target is to return my handheld with stock RUU and without root access.
Did I miss something?
Thanks in advance for the help
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How do you manage to s-off your E8?
I had exactly the same question in mind - did you use sunshine or any alternate method?
I have used Sunshine and paid $25
What are the pro's and con's of each? What do I need S-Off for other than firmware updates?
I'm not a developer, so all my flashing/unlocking etc. just comes from reading directions. If I don't need to S-Off i won't because I wouldn't want the increased risk if I dont need to.
Back in the days of the HTC Rezound, i could do everything S-On, the only thing was S-Off would make things easier bc you wouldn't need a PC to flash a ROM
gleggie said:
What are the pro's and con's of each? What do I need S-Off for other than firmware updates?
I'm not a developer, so all my flashing/unlocking etc. just comes from reading directions. If I don't need to S-Off i won't because I wouldn't want the increased risk if I dont need to.
Back in the days of the HTC Rezound, i could do everything S-On, the only thing was S-Off would make things easier bc you wouldn't need a PC to flash a ROM
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Right now VZW blocks bootloader unlocks via HTC dev. So you cannot unlock and root.
Right now on 4.4.4 no temp root tool/exploit exists in the wild.
Fire water will not work on 4.4.4.
Fire water will work on SOME 4.4.3 devices.
Fire water will not be continued.
Sunshine will work on ALL 4.4.3 devices.
Sunshine will be updated to work on 4.4.4
Sunshine unlocks and S-off's in one shot. Allowing you to be able to upgrade/downgrade firmware and also repair your phone more easily if you mess up.