Ok so I got a goldcard, visionary+ and temprooted then permrooted with no issues. did one click s-off, went perfect. Flashed leedroid v3 and revolutionary theme. Then thought i'd have a go at eng s-off and doing a new radio flash. eng s-off went ok. then when i flashed the radio and rebooted it updated everything and it appears i'm back to stock android everything.....not rooted or anything any more by the looks of it??? I don't get what happened....Anyone??
just search here there are better ways to root your device.
monggoosse said:
just search here there are better ways to root your device.
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I've attempted a good few ways now but they're all far too complicated for me. I just don't understand where everything went...I didn't brick my phone or anything, just reverted back to stock rom :S
Yes, I have searched all over this forum, but since 2.20 was released, a lot of threads and methods are out of date. I got my AT&T One XL back when everyone pre-ordered it, but I've just now come around to creating an account now that I have a question.
I rooted 1.73 about a month ago and was content, but now that CM10 nightlies are out, I want to try CM10. My HOX is my first ever Android phone, and so I've been trying to learn terms like 'flash' and 'boot into', but it's all still a bit fuzzy, even after research. However, I do know how to read, and so if instructions are specific, I'll be able to do it.
So, can someoneexplain an up to date method of how to go from rooted 1.73 to rooted and unlocked 1.85 to me, it would be much appreciated. I really don't want to mess it up! Thanks in advance for any help you can give me.
no need to go to 1.85 at all. your phone is rooted so now just run the oneclick superCID tool to unlock the bootloader on HTCDev
after that install twrp recovery and then the rom of your choice.
gunnyman said:
no need to go to 1.85 at all. your phone is rooted so now just run the oneclick superCID tool to unlock the bootloader on HTCDev
after that install twrp recovery and then the rom of your choice.
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Oh, thanks! I've successfully unlocked my phone's bootloader using that method. However, upon the first boot, an AT&T update automatically started downloading. I have not installed it. Should I delete it or go ahead with it?
Don't take the update.
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Don't take the update.
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Okay, is there any way to delete it? It downloaded, and will 'remind me later' to update. Is there any way to stop that? Thanks again!
I'm sure you can delete it but I don't know where to tell you to look. I have never taken an ota update.
gunnyman said:
I'm sure you can delete it but I don't know where to tell you to look. I have never taken an ota update.
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I found it in download on my sdcard, might check there.
So, I needed to return my phone back to stock recently (yes, HTC ONE M8 VERIZON).
Followed the directions posted here and all went perfect. Did have to purchase the "Universal Unroot" app to get SuperSU to uninstall.
About 20 minutes later, I get a notification stating there was an update from Verizon for OTA. I follow the onscreen prompts (figured, what does it matter, phone is stock again) after the install, I get a prompt stating the phone has been tampered (or something to that affect), so I load the bootloader and I see the *** TAMPERED *** flag on the top.
Is there anyway to get that removed now that I am no longer rooted, on S-OFF and my bootloader is locked again... Before turning the phone back in to Verizon?
Did you take a nandroid backup after rooting? If so just flash that. As for the ota, they are more trouble than they are worth most of the time. You can just grab the radio and firmware from it, posted in the development area, then flash nusense6 custom Rom to get 4.4.3. It's mostly stock.
deefster said:
Did you take a nandroid backup after rooting? If so just flash that. As for the ota, they are more trouble than they are worth most of the time. You can just grab the radio and firmware from it, posted in the development area, then flash nusense6 custom Rom to get 4.4.3. It's mostly stock.
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I can't remember honestly.
I have 2 folders in my TWRP backup folder on ext_sd.
The problem right now is I am no longer rooted so, I am a bit stuck...
Correct me if I'm wrong but, I don't think there is a root method for Verizon 4.4.3... Is there?
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I can't remember honestly.
I have 2 folders in my TWRP backup folder on ext_sd.
The problem right now is I am no longer rooted so, I am a bit stuck...
Correct me if I'm wrong but, I don't think there is a root method for Verizon 4.4.3... Is there?
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Check out this thread. It should help you. You are still on 4.4.2 cause the update stopped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708565
jsaxon2 said:
Check out this thread. It should help you. You are still on 4.4.2 cause the update stopped.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708565
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The update did go through though... I'm on 4.4.3 stock S-ON, no root and locked bootloader... And now SuperSU is reinstalled.
TH3 ST1G said:
The update did go through though... I'm on 4.4.3 stock S-ON, no root and locked bootloader... And now SuperSU is reinstalled.
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I believe the only option for you now would be to use Sunshine to achieve s-off again and then reset your flag. That will cost $25 unless someone has anything else I haven't been able to find.
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I believe the only option for you now would be to use Sunshine to achieve s-off again and then reset your flag. That will cost $25 unless someone has anything else I haven't been able to find.
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I downloaded the sunshine apk. It installed but tells me it needs root access to run...
TH3 ST1G said:
I downloaded the sunshine apk. It installed but tells me it needs root access to run...
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Where did you download from? The new version is supposed to temp root by itself.
Check out their website: http://theroot.ninja/
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Where did you download from? The new version is supposed to temp root by itself.
Check out their website: http://theroot.ninja/
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First off, thank you for responding so often trying to help me out with this...
That is the link I downloaded the APK from, it was named "Sunshine_latest.apk" or something to that affect...
I actually just noticed that I still have a few older TWRP backups stored on my ext_sd, saved under /TWRP/BACKUPS/**DEVICESERNO**...
Can I flash an older backup although I am on the below?
Stock Recovery
S-ON
Locked Bootloader
No root?
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First off, thank you for responding so often trying to help me out with this...
That is the link I downloaded the APK from, it was named "Sunshine_latest.apk" or something to that affect...
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I'm sorry, but I have never used sunshine so I don't really know what to tell you from here. I used firewater back in April when the phone first came out.
Best thing I could tell you is to check out their irc chat http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=sunshine-support to see if someone in there can help you out. @jcase and @beaups are the ones that created the program and they are usually in there to help.
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I'm sorry, but I have never used sunshine so I don't really know what to tell you from here. I used firewater back in April when the phone first came out.
Best thing I could tell you is to check out their irc chat http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=sunshine-support to see if someone in there can help you out. @jcase and @beaups are the ones that created the program and they are usually in there to help.
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thanks for the tip, there may be a light at the end of the tunnel, tomorrow I may be all good.
I can tell you 100% for sure that Sunshine does work with stock Verizon 4.4.3. They updated their thread with that information. You'll probably have to pay the 25$ (if you haven't already paid it before) but it is seriously the easiest S-OFF exploit there is. You just install the apk, open it, you get a prompt for payment either paypal or credit card, then it runs compatibility tests and then S-OFFs. You literally have to do nothing but install the apk. You don't even need root to use it. It does it all itself. After you run Sunshine, fastboot flash the latest TWRP, then flash SuperSU zip for root. (you can get that here: http://download.chainfire.eu/420/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip ) and your are good to go. Resetting the tampered flag may be difficult though. I'm sure someone has done it somewhere though.
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I can tell you 100% for sure that Sunshine does work with stock Verizon 4.4.3. They updated their thread with that information. You'll probably have to pay the 25$ (if you haven't already paid it before) but it is seriously the easiest S-OFF exploit there is. You just install the apk, open it, you get a prompt for payment either paypal or credit card, then it runs compatibility tests and then S-OFFs. You literally have to do nothing but install the apk. You don't even need root to use it. It does it all itself. After you run Sunshine, fastboot flash the latest TWRP, then flash SuperSU zip for root. (you can get that here: http://download.chainfire.eu/420/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v1.99.zip ) and your are good to go. Resetting the tampered flag may be difficult though. I'm sure someone has done it somewhere though.
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I tried running sunshine on my phone... It wouldn't run because for whatever reason, it couldn't gain root access to the phone.
TH3 ST1G said:
I tried running sunshine on my phone... It wouldn't run because for whatever reason, it couldn't gain root access to the phone.
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Then go grab Weak sauce ask out of the original development forum, install it, open it, then run sunshine again. That's what I had to do when I used it. It was before they built root into it.
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Then go grab Weak sauce ask out of the original development forum, install it, open it, then run sunshine again. That's what I had to do when I used it. It was before they built root into it.
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I thought weaksauce didn't work on 4.4.3?
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I thought weaksauce didn't work on 4.4.3?
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Your prolly right. I would still try it tho. If you paid for Sunshine I would definitely contact Jcase on IRC.
alright, so jcase just worked his magic on my phone...
he typed some stuff, it worked, i'm happy...
i am now back to stock ROM, S-OFF, Unlocked bootloader, stock recovery & rooted
i followed the instructions here once jcase got me all sorted out with the above...
what i see becoming an issue is, I am on verizon software version 2.21.605.2...
all I want to do is get my phone to a state where I can return it to verizon from here...
I have read the 2 major write ups I have found on returning a phone to stock but, they are all for previous versions of verizon software...
anyone have any ideas/links to give a brother a hand?
TH3 ST1G said:
alright, so jcase just worked his magic on my phone...
he typed some stuff, it worked, i'm happy...
i am now back to stock ROM, S-OFF, Unlocked bootloader, stock recovery & rooted
i followed the instructions here once jcase got me all sorted out with the above...
what i see becoming an issue is, I am on verizon software version 2.21.605.2...
all I want to do is get my phone to a state where I can return it to verizon from here...
I have read the 2 major write ups I have found on returning a phone to stock but, they are all for previous versions of verizon software...
anyone have any ideas/links to give a brother a hand?
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Well they will work. You could use the RUU and return to 1.55.605.2. Doesn't matter what version you are on now, it will work. It will put you at almost 100% stock. Just re-lock the bootloader with a command and you can send it back.
As I'm getting ready to send my phone into HTC to be repaired. I have 4.4.4 RUU'd my phone, and in the process of getting s-on and root removed, I somehow am stuck with superuser as a system app, what should I do?
Since I know I can get s-off on 4.4.4, I haven't let my phone upgrade to the lollipop ota. Do I need to re-root and remove it?
Also, if I send in my phone to HTC, any chance it won't come back updated?
Thanks for any help! ☺
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As I'm getting ready to send my phone into HTC to be repaired. I have 4.4.4 RUU'd my phone, and in the process of getting s-on and root removed, I somehow am stuck with superuser as a system app, what should I do?
Since I know I can get s-off on 4.4.4, I haven't let my phone upgrade to the lollipop ota. Do I need to re-root and remove it?
Also, if I send in my phone to HTC, any chance it won't come back updated?
Thanks for any help! ☺
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Which ruu did you use? Some come pre rooted.
If you go the general thread, first pinned post the first link in that post are unrooted ruu's you can flash when s-on. Just needs to be the same building you are on. You can't downgrade if s-on
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Which ruu did you use? Some come pre rooted.
If you go the general thread, first pinned post the first link in that post are unrooted ruu's you can flash when s-on. Just needs to be the same building you are on. You can't downgrade if s-on
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Ahh, perfect! Thank you so much!
In case you still would like to know, I used a rooted RUU for 4.4.3 I believe and let it update to 4.4.4. I have not however let it update to lollipop because I know it's currently impossible to s-off on Verizon.
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Ahh, perfect! Thank you so much!
In case you still would like to know, I used a rooted RUU for 4.4.3 I believe and let it update to 4.4.4. I have not however let it update to lollipop because I know it's currently impossible to s-off on Verizon.
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They will update it. And if they replace the board you are screwed too as not only will you be locked out but needing a new sunshine license as well.
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They will update it. And if they replace the board you are screwed too as not only will you be locked out but needing a new sunshine license as well.
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I actually got s-off prior to sunshine being a thing, so I've never had to pay for it anyways! Thanks for the info!
Hey, all
I've found a couple of threads about unrooting and going back to stock, but I'm not sure which to follow.
I used sunshine to get S-Off(2 years ago), I'm rooted and running TWRP. Can anyone link me to a thread or tutorial(or give instructions) on how to Unroot, S-On, and Reset Tampered flag on my phone? Need to send this back to VZW, my speaker stopped working and I had the extended warranty.
Guess, I'm going to try this method, with the Verizon RUU.
http://www.bane-tech.com/how-to-ret...on-relock-bootloader-unrootuninstall-supersu/
Hopefully this will work. Will post back results.
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Guess, I'm going to try this method, with the Verizon RUU.
http://www.bane-tech.com/how-to-ret...on-relock-bootloader-unrootuninstall-supersu/
Hopefully this will work. Will post back results.
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Success?
Unfortunately, not yet. I followed the steps from the BaneTech article and they worked for my M8(i used the Verizon RUU like i said before) but when I went to uninstall and unroot within SuperSu, It tripped the tampered flag. First time I thought it was becuase of the Verizon Support and Security app, or what ever it's called, but I disabled it the second go around, and it was tripped again when I went into fastboot mode. I'm going to try to flash a stock recovery and then follow the steps again and see if that will fix it.
Yeah, I just double checked, and I don't even have a recovery now. Will have to work on this some later tonight.
Okay, got this Solved, and made a tutorial of what I did.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-to-stock-unroot-lock-bootloader-t3505783