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Bootloader still locked.

Hi guys,
I have a problem i followed the guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1192300
to S-Off my new HTC Sensation XE from O2 which was succseful and as per the guide i chose N to the option to install Clockwork recovery.
When i then followed the steps to install recovery after it just will not work have tried many different methods including ADB but it just fails to install
after some digging i have discovered that unusually when i loot the bootloader screen it does say that the device is S-off however the pink bar at the top that normally says unlocked is saying locked which is why i am guessing any installs keep failing.
Anyone know how to fix this please, thanks in advance.

You've not fully S-OFF'd it yet...run Revolutionary it again until it asks you to flash CWM. Say yes to it and then you're good to go

Thanks for the reply, i tried that but it now says my device is not supported in revolution

What HBOOT you on now?

EddyOS said:
What HBOOT you on now?
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The info from my HBOOT Screen
***LOCKED*** (in purple)
PYRAMID PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.23.0000
RADIO-11.19.3504.29_2
OPENADSP-v01.6.0.2226.00.1227
eMMC-boot
Dec 26 2011,12:14:25

So you've flashed one of the new ICS RUUs?

EddyOS said:
So you've flashed one of the new ICS RUUs?
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I flashed the loader from this guide with the ultimate aim of installing this rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14192842&postcount=4

Use the FW here to get a fastboot unlocked HBOOT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Then download the recovery you wish to use and flash it via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img

EddyOS said:
Use the FW here to get a fastboot unlocked HBOOT:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1459767
Then download the recovery you wish to use and flash it via fastboot
fastboot flash recovery <filename>.img
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Hi thanks for the advice downloaded the zip and now have open loader many thanks

Help sensation bootloops

Yesterday i have s-offed my phone and after s-offing i have installed clockworkmod recovery,after that i have updated its h-boot but i think i have flashed wrong h-boot image my phone is bootlooping again and again on white htc screen.
Here's some info-
device-htc sensation z710a (purchased from thailand)
in bootloader mode -
***locked***
pyramid pvt ship s-off rl
hboot-1.27.0000
radio-11.22.3504.07_m
openadsp-v02.6.0.2226.00.0131
emmc-boot
jan 13 2012,17:33:34
plz help me from last 24 hours i m not able to use my phone

Have you tried reset to the default factory, or just RUU with the right version it will overwrite all. [ROM]Shipped Pyramid ROM Collection

Try removing the memcard so that it won't try to load up the new firmware again.

XaQi 101 said:
Have you tried reset to the default factory, or just RUU with the right version it will overwrite all. [ROM]Shipped Pyramid ROM Collection
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thanks for providing link but there are lots of RUU.. can u tell me which one i have to install.
i have thailand htc sensation z710a
thanks

int80h said:
Try removing the memcard so that it won't try to load up the new firmware again.
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already deleted PG58IMG FROM memry card,,,but main problem is i am not able to access my phone ,,,i am getting bootloops.

So you haven't yet flashed a rom - you have s-off, stock rom? If so you just need to flash the correct firmware for the rom.
Sent from my HTC Pyramid using xda premium

just checked cid of phone and its 11111111 can someone tell me procedure for flashing ics rom.
thanks

my phone is s-offed but bootloader is locked ,should i have to unlock bootloader for flashing custom ICS rom ?

Help Me Find One S Stock Rom

here's the details to my phone
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*** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.13.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Nov 20 2012,15:44:03:-1
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could someone please help me find a stock rom for my HTC ONE S as i deleted my os im running TWRP v2.5.0.0 i can boot into recovery just not the system os thanks and if you do find one could you please tell me how to install it as my previous experiences are terrifying

Zaman-The-Man said:
here's the details to my phone
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*** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.13.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Nov 20 2012,15:44:03:-1
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could someone please help me find a stock rom for my HTC ONE S as i deleted my os im running TWRP v2.5.0.0 i can boot into recovery just not the system os thanks and if you do find one could you please tell me how to install it as my previous experiences are terrifying
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if you are unbranded take this!
http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/securekey.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
flash the stock recovery to your phone and relock your bootloader to install the ruu.
stock recovery:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/btmsslfgbwegu2k/ville_recovery_signed.img
I recommend you to s-off your device, it makes everything easier for you.
I also recommend you to do a factory reset after flashing the ruu.
so:
1. flash stock recovery
2. relock your bootloader (fastboot oem lock)
3. run the ruu
4. factory reset
5. be happy to have the stock rom back

thanks
NQNH said:
if you are unbranded take this!
http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/securekey.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
flash the stock recovery to your phone and relock your bootloader to install the ruu.
stock recovery:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/btmsslfgbwegu2k/ville_recovery_signed.img
I recommend you to s-off your device, it makes everything easier for you.
I also recommend you to do a factory reset after flashing the ruu.
so:
1. flash stock recovery
2. relock your bootloader (fastboot oem lock)
3. run the ruu
4. factory reset
5. be happy to have the stock rom back
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what do you mean be unbranded ?
and is it better to just install a custom rom and if i relock the bootloader can i just unlock it later

Zaman-The-Man said:
what do you mean be unbranded ?
and is it better to just install a custom rom and if i relock the bootloader can i just unlock it later
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unbranded = you can use every carrier
branded = you can only use e.g. vodafone
it depends on your needs which custom rom you want to use.
if you only want a stable phone the stock rom should be enough.
trickdroid and viper one s are good too.
if you like to experiment a little and can life with bugs cm 10.1 and the other aosp (pure android) based roms should be good too.
and there is a thanks button for giving me a thanks hope I could help you
and yes if you are relocked you can unlock again, just follow the same steps again (flash unlock.bin etc.)
ruu only will run if the bootloader is unlocked (if you have s-off it doesnt matter)

NQNH said:
unbranded = you can use every carrier
branded = you can only use e.g. vodafone
it depends on your needs which custom rom you want to use.
if you only want a stable phone the stock rom should be enough.
trickdroid and viper one s are good too.
if you like to experiment a little and can life with bugs cm 10.1 and the other aosp (pure android) based roms should be good too.
and there is a thanks button for giving me a thanks hope I could help you
and yes if you are relocked you can unlock again, just follow the same steps again (flash unlock.bin etc.)
ruu only will run if the bootloader is unlocked (if you have s-off it doesnt matter)
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im branded so what do i do i locked to three UK

Zaman-The-Man said:
im branded so what do i do i locked to three UK
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Then you usually do a search on google, entering 'ville hboot 2.13' an you'll find this thread.
After reading that you follow this link: click me

Zaman-The-Man said:
im branded so what do i do i locked to three UK
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uhm... as far as I know we only got the branding free JB ruu.
the other will not work because you alreade have the new hboot.
I think the best would be to follow the S-off guide and change your CID to a brandingfree one (HTC__001)
this also has the advantage that you will get updates sooner than the branded one and you can use every sim now.
if you follow the guide carefully and step by step it shouldnt be that difficult
the s-off procedure itself only takes ~5-10min
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155135

gj
NQNH said:
uhm... as far as I know we only got the branding free JB ruu.
the other will not work because you alreade have the new hboot.
I think the best would be to follow the S-off guide and change your CID to a brandingfree one (HTC__001)
this also has the advantage that you will get updates sooner than the branded one and you can use every sim now.
if you follow the guide carefully and step by step it shouldnt be that difficult
the s-off procedure itself only takes ~5-10min
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2155135
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btw my bootloader is locked is that a problem

Zaman-The-Man said:
btw my bootloader is locked is that a problem
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unlock it again

NQNH said:
unlock it again
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its to complicated for me i probably going to well and truly brick my phone is there any other easier noob friendly ways ?

Zaman-The-Man said:
its to complicated for me i probably going to well and truly brick my phone is there any other easier noob friendly ways ?
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uhm... its difficlt because of your hboot.
give rootrides advice a try
the s-off procedure is a little bit tricky but not impossible and since you have s-off you wont regret it it makes many things easier.
good luck, i have to go to bed

rootrider said:
Then you usually do a search on google, entering 'ville hboot 2.13' an you'll find this thread.
After reading that you follow this link: click me
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Please could you help me find it ?

I have HBOOT 2.13 ( T-Mobile UK branded) and was able to S-OFF the phone without any issues. You can search for 3 UK branded RUUs on http://androidfiles.org/ruu. If the RUU is for a lower software version, S-OFF will allow you to downgrade.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2

usaff22 said:
I have HBOOT 2.13 ( T-Mobile UK branded) and was able to S-OFF the phone without any issues. You can search for 3 UK branded RUUs on androfiles.org/ruu. If the RUU is for a lower software version, S-OFF will allow you to downgrade.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
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how do i know which ruu is mine and how do i downgrade with s off

Zaman-The-Man said:
how do i know which ruu is mine and how do i downgrade with s off
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http://androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=Ville
The 3 UK files are the RUUs which are labelled H3G.
Once you have S-OFF you can just run a lower RUU than your current software version and it will downgrade.
Without S-OFF it won't work though.

usaff22 said:
http://androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=Ville
The 3 UK files are the RUUs which are labelled H3G.
Once you have S-OFF you can just run a lower RUU than your current software version and it will downgrade.
Without S-OFF it won't work though.
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how can i s off my phone if i cant even start it up ? i tried custom roms and stuff

usaff22 said:
I have HBOOT 2.13 ( T-Mobile UK branded) and was able to S-OFF the phone without any issues. You can search for 3 UK branded RUUs on http://androidfiles.org/ruu. If the RUU is for a lower software version, S-OFF will allow you to downgrade.
Sent from my HTC One S using Tapatalk 2
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i cant s off as i cant install super user . so i cant do SUPERCID . i have been told to flash stock revoery relock bootloader recovery and runn the ruu for my phone
so can i find one for my phone ? or can someone tell me how to flash a custom rom which works as it always fails to boot up ? and do i need to flash boot.img

Yes, you need to fastboot the boot.img from the ROM zip you are flashing.
Also, don't use twrp 2.4 or higher. Use lower or cwm.
HTC_One_S | S-OFF | DeviantXone_2.0 | Twisted_III

Hey guys I just used a custom ROM and flash boot.IMG can I ask if I pay to get my phone unlocked could I use a unbranded RUU? Thanks

[Q] Selling my One S, making it stock?

Hi. I'm selling my phone since I've bought HTC One Black. So... is there a way to erase everything and make it as it was stock?
Guess I need to do this:
1. S-Off to S-On
2. Flash this: villec2-jb-crc-3.4.10-055bd56.zip from http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
3. Remove root
?
I just received an OTA update but it can't be installed, so therefore I want to make it stock so that the new user won't experience any problems...

mikaelft said:
Hi. I'm selling my phone since I've bought HTC One Black. So... is there a way to erase everything and make it as it was stock?
Guess I need to do this:
1. S-Off to S-On
2. Flash this: villec2-jb-crc-3.4.10-055bd56.zip from http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads
3. Remove root
?
I just received an OTA update but it can't be installed, so therefore I want to make it stock so that the new user won't experience any problems...
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Your are S-OFF?
So you need to follow this instrucition:
http://androidforums.com/one-s-all-things-root/691213-how-get-back-stock-facepalm-s-off.html

Some phones early phones were shipped S-Off. You do not need to S-Off. Just go back to stock and change the bootloader back to locked.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium

kylepont said:
Some phones early phones were shipped S-Off. You do not need to S-Off. Just go back to stock and change the bootloader back to locked.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium
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Ok.
Then I will flash the RUU i downloaded from htcdev.com
Where do I get stock bootlocker?

mikaelft said:
Ok.
Then I will flash the RUU i downloaded from htcdev.com
Where do I get stock bootlocker?
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You have a stock bootloader. I take it you mean a stock recovery. Google HTC Ville S4 Stock Recovery and explore.

kylepont said:
You have a stock bootloader. I take it you mean a stock recovery. Google HTC Ville S4 Stock Recovery and explore.
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or get it from me
https://www.dropbox.com/s/btmsslfgbwegu2k/ville_recovery_signed.img
flash stock recovery, relock bootloader and run the ruu.
if the ruu makes any problems while your phone is up, try to boot into fastboot usb and run the ruu again.
dont forget to run the ruu as admin and be sure you have the latest htc sync drivers installed.
good luck

NQNH said:
or get it from me
https://www.dropbox.com/s/btmsslfgbwegu2k/ville_recovery_signed.img
flash stock recovery, relock bootloader and run the ruu.
if the ruu makes any problems while your phone is up, try to boot into fastboot usb and run the ruu again.
dont forget to run the ruu as admin and be sure you have the latest htc sync drivers installed.
good luck
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Is it the same as villec2-jb-crc-3.4.10-055bd56.zip ?
Or one of these? http://www.androidfiles.org/ruu/?developer=Ville
I also have TWRP

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
Can't be installed :/

I successfully installed this RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed.exe
And got this:
Android: 4.0.4
Sense: 4.1
Programvarenummer: 2.31.401.5
HTC SDK: 4.23
HTC Utvidelse: htcextension_403_1_ga_20
But when installing this 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
I get the error message ERROR [159]. ROM-tool can't update androidphone. Get the right ROM-tool, and try again (translated from Norwegian).
Currently my phone setup is like this:
Recovery: Flashed to stock ville
Info from bootloader:
*** RELOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID: Changed it from Super-CID to my default HTC__Y13
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-1.06es.50.02.31
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Jun 11 2012, 14:36:28
What else need to be done to get the RUU installed?

mikaelft said:
I successfully installed this RUU_Ville_U_ICS_40_S_HTC_Europe_2.31.401.5_Radio_1.06es.50.02.31_10.09a.50.04L_release_275655_signed.exe
And got this:
Android: 4.0.4
Sense: 4.1
Programvarenummer: 2.31.401.5
HTC SDK: 4.23
HTC Utvidelse: htcextension_403_1_ga_20
But when installing this 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
I get the error message ERROR [159]. ROM-tool can't update androidphone. Get the right ROM-tool, and try again (translated from Norwegian).
Currently my phone setup is like this:
Recovery: Flashed to stock ville
Info from bootloader:
*** RELOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID: Changed it from Super-CID to my default HTC__Y13
HBOOT-1.14.0002
RADIO-1.06es.50.02.31
OpenDSP-v29.1.0.45.0622
eMMC-boot
Jun 11 2012, 14:36:28
What else need to be done to get the RUU installed?
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You have to update your HBOOT in order to flash 3.16.401.8 RUU, I've got problems flashing this RUU too. You need hboot 2.15 for this, if you're s-off you can easy update it following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39216236&postcount=274 remember to change your CID to SUPER CID: 11111111 or you may have issues flashing hboot.

McGiver93 said:
You have to update your HBOOT in order to flash 3.16.401.8 RUU, I've got problems flashing this RUU too. You need hboot 2.15 for this, if you're s-off you can easy update it following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39216236&postcount=274 remember to change your CID to SUPER CID: 11111111 or you may have issues flashing hboot.
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Thanks. The phone is currently installing the new HBOOT (Green bar showing about 75% done).

mikaelft said:
Thanks. The phone is currently installing the new HBOOT (Green bar showing about 75% done).
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yeah it's kind a bug you get stuck at 75%, just type in prompt command:
adb reboot bootloader
you should boot into bootloader and see the new hboot version.

McGiver93 said:
yeah it's kind a bug you get stuck at 75%, just type in prompt command:
adb reboot bootloader
you should boot into bootloader and see the new hboot version.
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Thanks, currently installing 3.16 After this I S-On the phone.
What else should/could I install? Newer radio etc?
Will the phone be able to install OTA updates after this?
After installation:
Android 4.1.1
HTC Sense: 4+
Softwarenumber: 3.16.401.8
HTC SDK API: 4.63
HTC: HTCExtension_Sense45_2
From bootloader:
*** RELOCKED ***
VLE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.15.0000
RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
OpenDSP-v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Dec 14 2012.17:10:57:6355
Should it really say "relocked" ?

mikaelft said:
Thanks, currently installing 3.16
What else should/could I install? Newer radio etc?
Will the phone be able to install OTA updates after this?
Is it safe to S-On now?
After installation:
Android 4.1.1
HTC Sense: 4+
Softwarenumber: 3.16.401.8
HTC SDK API: 4.63
HTC: HTCExtension_Sense45_2
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you have alredy the new radio installing 3.16.401.8, I wouldn't s-on your phone because it's useless (unless your phone still have warranty)

McGiver93 said:
you have alredy the new radio installing 3.16.401.8, I wouldn't s-on your phone because it's useless (unless your phone still have warranty)
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RADIO-1.11.50.05.28
Thanks!

[Q] Stuck on first loading page! HELP!

Hi, i have an unlock AT&T HTC Inspire 4G, i've try to root the phone following many post found all over, i manage to unlock the bootloader and i have clockwormode recovery v5.8.1.5 to flash roms. I've try different rom found in many website but i am still stuck and now when i turn the phone on, i just have the first whyte loading screen.
Please can you HELP ME?

If you only unlocked but didn't S-Off the bootloader, you need to flash the boot.img from fastboot.

when i bootload it shows:
***RELOCKED***
Ace PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0030
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.17.14.11_M
eMM-boot
Feb 2012, 16:03:18
i am trying to find the coorecr file to download to flash it but now i am in panic mode cuz there is so much aroun
d and i am not sure what is right and what is not. where can i find the boot.img?
Thanks for your help is very appreciete it!!
bananagranola said:
If you only unlocked but didn't S-Off the bootloader, you need to flash the boot.img from fastboot.
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inspire 4g user said:
when i bootload it shows:
***RELOCKED***
Ace PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0030
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.17.14.11_M
eMM-boot
Feb 2012, 16:03:18
i am trying to find the coorecr file to download to flash it but now i am in panic mode cuz there is so much aroun
d and i am not sure what is right and what is not. where can i find the boot.img?
Thanks for your help is very appreciete it!!
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Well, you need to re-unlock the bootloader with fastboot first. The boot.img is different with each ROM or RUU; it'll be packaged into the file.

Thanks to bananagranola for your help, can you suggest me a link where i can find what i need? i am going creazy to find a preper one, i am usine linux pc.
bananagranola said:
Well, you need to re-unlock the bootloader with fastboot first. The boot.img is different with each ROM or RUU; it'll be packaged into the file.
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A link for what? You shouldn't need any additional files, other than fastboot and a ROM.