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[Q][INFO]Rooting and Unrooting methods of choice?

First off, the Hero I am trying to root is not mine. (as you can tell from my signature)
So, I am not familiar with the Hero's development world.
Rooting Part:
I've found multiple methods of rooting and was wondering which way is the best and most complete way of rooting this phone.
The phone is currently running 2.31.651.7.
I would like it to: Root, S-Off(Permanent Root), Install a recovery, Nand unlock, Busybox, and SuperUser App.
Here is my list:
Manual Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804296
Unrevoked root method. http://unrevoked.com -> Confirmed with .5 only. (Thanks user7618)
Universal Root App: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
z4root app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833954
SuperOneClick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682 -> Confirmed to work on .7 (Thanks Firehawk_1066)
Important parts of rooting that the methods above might not do:
Install a Recovery.
Download "ROM Manager" from the market and install from inside of the app.
Install BusyBox
Download "BusyBox Installer" from the Market.
SuperUser
If you use a "One Click" Method this should be installed automatically.
Alternatively, you can install from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=682828
Nand Lock
The Sprint HTC Hero is Not Nand Locked, so there is no need to unlock it for /system r/w.​
Now for the Un-Rooting part.
If I ever had to take the phone back to sprint, how do you remove root from the phone and set it back to S-On?
Update:
Un-rooting seems to be as simple as running the official RUU file to revert everything back to stock. (Thanks theimpaler747 & user7618)
[Guide] UnRoot using the stock RUU: http://theunlockr.com/-how-to-unroot-the-htc-hero (Thanks theimpaler747)
Unrevoked's Root is Permanent, making it safer to accept OTA's and Immune to RUUs. S-Off with other methods may also be permanent.
The RUU's can be located HERE (!!Make sure you get the correct CDMA Sprint version!!)​
Code:
[CENTER][B][COLOR="Red"][SIZE="4"]WARNING:[/SIZE][/COLOR]
[COLOR="Red"]You[/COLOR] are solely responsible for your actions and what you do with your phone.
If you brick it, [COLOR="DarkRed"]you are the only one to blame.[/COLOR]
Use your resources and do it correctly![/B]
[I]Don't let this discourage you from rooting.[/I]
[/CENTER]
Thanks everyone. :]
[Last Updated November 22, 2010]

xNotta said:
First off, the Hero I am trying to root is not mine. (as you can tell from my signature)
So, I am not familiar with the Hero's development world.
Rooting Part:
I've found multiple methods of rooting and was wondering which way is the best and most complete way of rooting this phone.
The phone is currently running 2.31.651.7.
I would like it to: Root, S-Off, Install a recovery, Nand unlock.
Here is my list:
Manual Rooting: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=804296
Unrevoked root method. http://unrevoked.com
Universal Root App: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=747598
z4root app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833954
SuperOneClick: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Installing a recovery is more of a convince to me, so it's not a major issue if I have to manually install it.
Now for the Un-Rooting part.
If I ever had to take the phone back to sprint, how do you remove root from the phone and set it back to S-On?
Could anyone make any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
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Unrooting is easy. Flash the sprint 2.1 ruu. As for rooting, I used the unrevoked method on .5. Cake and pie.
Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo-on-Hero action here!

user7618 said:
Unrooting is easy. Flash the sprint 2.1 ruu. As for rooting, I used the unrevoked method on .5. Cake and pie.
Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo-on-Hero action here!
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Does the RUU reset it to S-On?
and do you know if UnrEVOked will work on .7?
btw, love the "Hot Froyo-on-Hero action" signature.

Well, like you, I'm not here for myself but for a friend as well so my expertise isn't the greatest but we both own an EVO and both phones seem the same when it comes to rooting(when doing it manually).
From what I've read the z4root and superoneclick seem to work but I prefer to do phones manually with ADB. So, I would try the first link by tehdarkknight and if you run into to trouble then try a different method.
It won't install a recovery but you seem comfortable flashing a recovery so that is all good. I flashed amon-ra's 1.6.2 recovery for my friend and had no problems.
It also won't install busybox either but that is easy just download titanium backup and hit problems. It will install busybox for you...which you might have already known.
If you have any other questions just ask...

xNotta said:
Does the RUU reset it to S-On?
and do you know if UnrEVOked will work on .7?
btw, love the "Hot Froyo-on-Hero action" signature.
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The ruu sets everything back to stock, so if s-on is stock, I would assume it does. I can't say for sure, as I have never unrooted.
Don't know if unrevoked works on .7. I know when I rooted I had to ruu back to .5 to make it work. It's possible, I suppose. Not much help there, huh? Thanks for the sig mention.
Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo-on-Hero action here!

user7618 said:
The ruu sets everything back to stock, so if s-on is stock, I would assume it does. I can't say for sure, as I have never unrooted.
Don't know if unrevoked works on .7. I know when I rooted I had to ruu back to .5 to make it work. It's possible, I suppose. Not much help there, huh? Thanks for the sig mention.
Sent from my CDMA Hero. I got some hot Froyo-on-Hero action here!
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I think you are correct on unrooting.
The evo guide basically has you flash the full ruu to unroot if you didn't use unrevoked.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=780141
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Good, now that that's covered.
Which "One"-click method would be most efficient, easiest, and works with .7?
(For other beginners that might find this thread.)

xNotta said:
Does the RUU reset it to S-On?
and do you know if UnrEVOked will work on .7?
btw, love the "Hot Froyo-on-Hero action" signature.
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S-OFF is permanent, as described in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=759955

I used superoneclick v1.5.5 on my sprint hero with the same version you have. Worked 100% and it has an unroot button also so you can root and unroot all you want.
I did unroot just to test and it does work.

Firehawk_1066 said:
I used superoneclick v1.5.5 on my sprint hero with the same version you have. Worked 100% and it has an unroot button also so you can root and unroot all you want.
I did unroot just to test and it does work.
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Wow, since it's that easy to unroot I might use that method.
Thank you for the confirm.
Does superoneclick protect your root from future OTA updates? Like accepting the most recent 2.32.651.2 OTA?
And did unrooting turn the boot loader back to S-On?

I dont know if it protects from OTA updates...I doubt it. I dont have the newest update because of this reason.
I dont know about the boot loader either. My test consisted of unrooting and then trying to use programs which require root like LEDs hack and Rom manager but all of them told me I need root access so to me thats says im unrooted.

After reading a bit more here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682.
SuperOneClick uses the same root exploit as the manual one, just automates it.
What interests me is what process it uses to Unroot.
CLShortFuse said:
Some devices have a NAND lock. SuperOneClick will only give a Shell root until you remove this lock.
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Since the Hero isn't in the list, it must not be Nand locked?
Can anyone confirm? (Are you able to flash a custom rom or write to /System?)

Got some answers on the SuperOneClick Thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=9368111#post9368111
Modified for Q&A Readability.
Q: How would I unroot manually?
A: remove the su binary and the superuser apk.
Q: Is the Sprint HTC Hero Nand Locked?
A: no.
Q: Can I flash a new rom after using the app?
A: yes, you can.

You can also RUU to unroot

Added some updates to the first post.
If I missed something or someone or I updated the OP incorrectly please message me or post here so I can update it.
Thanks everyone who's helping.
theimpaler747 said:
You can also RUU to unroot
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Added to the first post.

xNotta said:
Added some updates to the first post.
If I missed something or someone or I updated the OP incorrectly please message me or post here so I can update it.
Thanks everyone who's helping.
Added to the first post.
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No problem Here's RUU instructions if you want

theimpaler747 said:
No problem Here's RUU instructions if you want
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Added to the OP.
Thanks again.

xNotta said:
Added to the OP.
Thanks again.
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Not a problem, let me know if you need anything else!

I can confirm that the ruu does not remove s-off personal experience (Bored).

Asadullah said:
I can confirm that the ruu does not remove s-off personal experience (Bored).
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LOL, nothing like flashing a RUU to get rid of the boredness. xD
But seriously, Did you use Unrevoked to root?
Or do the other root methods also turn S-Off?
They would have to since the root remains though a reboot, right? (Semi-Rhetorical)
I asked on SuperOneClick's thread to see if it does.
You make a good point, thanks for bringing that up.

[Q] Rooting Incredible S with Unrevoked 3

Hi all,
I am newbie in this foruma nd new in Android. I am going to get the Incredible S later this week. I would like to try to root the Incredible S. I read some of the treads, but I am a bit confuse here, hope someone can help me out. Here are my questions.
1) Can I root my phone with Unrevoked3 ? If so can I use the S-On tools to put it back to s-on for warranty ?
2) Before I do the root, I would like to backup my Rom. All I need to do is go to Hboot and choose backup. It will save my rom image right? If any bad thing happen, I can S-On than put it back my rom and everything will back to the factory setting ?
3)How would I know if my phone been rooted? I saw a thread said if there is an Icon (superuser) in the menu it means I am rooted?
I know these are stupid questions, hope someone can help me out in here.
Thanks in advance

wilson0917 said:
Hi all,
I am newbie in this foruma nd new in Android. I am going to get the Incredible S later this week. I would like to try to root the Incredible S. I read some of the treads, but I am a bit confuse here, hope someone can help me out. Here are my questions.
1) Can I root my phone with Unrevoked3 ? If so can I use the S-On tools to put it back to s-on for warranty ?
2) Before I do the root, I would like to backup my Rom. All I need to do is go to Hboot and choose backup. It will save my rom image right? If any bad thing happen, I can S-On than put it back my rom and everything will back to the factory setting ?
3)How would I know if my phone been rooted? I saw a thread said if there is an Icon (superuser) in the menu it means I am rooted?
I know these are stupid questions, hope someone can help me out in here.
Thanks in advance
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1. No, Unrevoked3 does not work on the Incredible S. You need to use AlphaRev/Unrevoked Revolutionary (http://revolutionary.io/)
2. You need to have a custom recovery in place such as ClockworkMod to backup image of your ROM. Revolutionary has an option to install ClockworkMod during it's procedure. In order to restore the phone to factory settings, you need to make sure you have a RUU (Rom Update Utility) that matches your phone's version.
3. After you install ClockworkMod, you will need to manually root and add superuser to your phone. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694

Thank you very much for the reply. I will definately giong to give it a try. Another question here, after I applied Revolutionary and the phone will become S-off. And I want to put back the factory image back, will the phone switch back to S-ON ?? From other threads, I think it will void the warranty if the phone is S-ON
Thank you very much

You can put your phone back to S-ON yes. Make sure you haven't updated your phone to 2.30.405.1 or you can't root or S-OFF your device.

Great thanks. So here is my steps for turn the IncS to S-Off and backup right ?
First I will have to use Revolutionary to turn the S-OFF
than I will use ClockworkMOd to backup my factory ROM (just in case i need to turn it back to S-ON and factory setting for warranty)
Once I am S-OFF i will be able to use one of the image for Root
Thank you very much for all the helps guys. I will give it a try and see how it goes.

wilson0917 said:
Thank you very much for the reply. I will definately giong to give it a try. Another question here, after I applied Revolutionary and the phone will become S-off. And I want to put back the factory image back, will the phone switch back to S-ON ?? From other threads, I think it will void the warranty if the phone is S-ON
Thank you very much
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You have to flash RUU according to your IS version. It does full restore your device to factory state. So yes it includes S-on and Htc official Rom so it would be just like when it came out of the box.
Edit: What's your software number? You may check at Settings / About phone. You need that to flash properly RUU to your device.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using XDA App

Hi thiagofbrito, thanks for the reply. Sorry I don't have my INcS yet, still waiting for it, but I will check the software #.
By the way , if I used clockworkmod. I can backup my ROM right? So if anything happen can I use that backup and rest it as Factory Setting with S-ON ?
Don't really undersatnd what is the RUU use for?
Thanks

wilson0917 said:
Hi thiagofbrito, thanks for the reply. Sorry I don't have my INcS yet, still waiting for it, but I will check the software #.
By the way , if I used clockworkmod. I can backup my ROM right? So if anything happen can I use that backup and rest it as Factory Setting with S-ON ?
Don't really undersatnd what is the RUU use for?
Thanks
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Not exactly. ClockworkMod backup and restore only saves and restores the whole ROM image, but not the SecurityFlag setting (S-OFF/S-ON), so restoring a CWM backup will not return you to S-ON state.
This is where the RUU comes into play. As long as you have the RUU for your particular phone and carrier, that is what you would use to return the phone to a full Factory Setting complete with S-ON. In the Development section there is a thread that has alot of the shipped RUUs for the IncS.

Sorry to tag onto this thread but 1 more question.....if the IS is already set up and now would like to get it rooted, following the procedure won't reset the device and clearing out the data right? I know using Unrevoked won't clear the data but not sure about this one. Kindly confirm

Scann69 said:
Sorry to tag onto this thread but 1 more question.....if the IS is already set up and now would like to get it rooted, following the procedure won't reset the device and clearing out the data right? I know using Unrevoked won't clear the data but not sure about this one. Kindly confirm
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No, the S-OFF and rooting process will not wipe out your existing apps or data.

Hi, I just received my IS, the phone already S-OFF , android version 2.3.3 , but it has some app I don't want. I know that I need to rooted before I remove those, can I root this phone ? Or I need to follow the unrevoked 3 proceduce and flash the custom rom ?
Thanks

wilson0917 said:
Hi, I just received my IS, the phone already S-OFF , android version 2.3.3 , but it has some app I don't want. I know that I need to rooted before I remove those, can I root this phone ? Or I need to follow the unrevoked 3 proceduce and flash the custom rom ?
Thanks
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Here is the procedure you should follow since you already have S-Off.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694

Thanks tpbklake , I also download the RUU. which is 20.2805.30. Just incase I need the factory reset and I need to put back the RUU right, will it still S-OFF ?? Since my IS already S-OFF
Thanks

I read the forum, i am in HBOOT menu, but I don't see Fastboot USB
i saw Fastboot, than it load the SD image, i connect my phone to USB , but i don't see Fastboot USB mode , can someone help please ?
Thanks

wilson0917 said:
I read the forum, i am in HBOOT menu, but I don't see Fastboot USB
i saw Fastboot, than it load the SD image, i connect my phone to USB , but i don't see Fastboot USB mode , can someone help please ?
Thanks
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You need to have the HTC drivers installed.
http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe

I already did have the HTC driver installed. But when I boot the device in HBOOT, my PC wouldn't detect it right? or it suppose to detect it ? thanks

just tried again, now I can see the Fastboot USB, and when I do fastboot recovery (image) it showed writing recovery failed (remote not allowed)
is there something I missed ?
Thanks

wilson0917 said:
just tried again, now I can see the Fastboot USB, and when I do fastboot recovery (image) it showed writing recovery failed (remote not allowed)
is there something I missed ?
Thanks
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No you haven't missed anything. The procedure instructions were for gaining S-Off using Revolutionary which installs a modified hboot that contains additional fast boot commands. So you must have a XTC clipped S-Off, so you simply need to install ClockworkMod by copying a PG32IMG.zip file to your SD card and letting the boot loader install it.
Shouldn't this be more like..
1. Download CMW's zip file (Available in this thread here)
2. Make sure the file is named "PG32IMG.zip" without quotes.
3. Put file in your SD card
4. Switch off phone
5. Pull out the battery and wait 5 seconds. Put the battery back in again. (This step is needed in case fast boot is enabled..)
6. Press vol down+power. HBoot (white screen with 3 android logos at the bottom) should load.
7. Wait a while.. it should pick up on your PG32IMG.zip automatically and install your custom recovery
8. Reboot into your OS and remove the zip
9. Go back into HBoot and then recovery. Use as you please (I suggest you take a backup first then proceed to flashing or doing anything else you might fancy )

Thanks for the reply. My HTC is not XTC cliped. I bought this at a retail store. When I checked the HBOOT is already S-OFF. So as you said, all I need to do is download the ClockMod and rename is as the zip file
Thanks

Hi tpbklake ,
Ok I tried to the instruction you provide earlier. I got the zip file, renamed and placed it on the SD card. HBOOT than I can see the HTC is saying Parsing the zip file, than i turn off the device and remove the Zip file from the SD card. And go back to HBOOT again choose recovery , and it show the red exclaimation mark . .. I don't know what happen in here, can someoen please help ?
Thanks

[Q] How to gain S-off on hboot 2.00.0001

Hello guys,
I have little trouble here, I own Incredible S with andorid 2.3.5 and HTC sense 3.0
and I was going to root it but befor rooting I needed to S-off and managed to do so.
Problem is that I failed, i tryed almost everthing, including revolutionary which I liked most but it doesn't work because of unsupported bhoot version.
supported versions are 1.09 and 1.13 But I have 2.00.0001 so it doesn't work..
I'm almost noob in android but want to have phone rooted so please give me some advice..
What is the easiest way to S off or to downgrade hboot to 1.13 or 1.09 (I don't even know if it's possible..)?
Thank you very much,
Nick.

nikabika97 said:
Hello guys,
I have little trouble here, I own Incredible S with andorid 2.3.5 and HTC sense 3.0
and I was going to root it but befor rooting I needed to S-off and managed to do so.
Problem is that I failed, i tryed almost everthing, including revolutionary which I liked most but it doesn't work because of unsupported bhoot version.
supported versions are 1.09 and 1.13 But I have 2.00.0001 so it doesn't work..
I'm almost noob in android but want to have phone rooted so please give me some advice..
What is the easiest way to S off or to downgrade hboot to 1.13 or 1.09 (I don't even know if it's possible..)?
Thank you very much,
Nick.
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If you want true S-Off then this is your only solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
If you just want root and don't care about acknowledging to HTC that you are doing so, then check out the unlock procedure at HTCDEV.com. Note you will have to give HTC info about your phone that potentially void a warranty claim.

Well, main reason of rooting is to install georgian fonts.
As far as i know there is no way to install fonts on unrooted phone soo will that method help me to use fonts after rooting?

nikabika97 said:
Well, main reason of rooting is to install georgian fonts.
As far as i know there is no way to install fonts on unrooted phone soo will that method help me to use fonts after rooting?
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If after you unlock the bootloader, you would then be able to flash a custom recovery and this would allow you to flash the latest versio of SU-3.0.xxx.zip which would root your phone and allow you to install fonts.

thanks mate, is there any noob friendly guide to install SU ?

nikabika97 said:
thanks mate, is there any noob friendly guide to install SU ?
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This thread tells you how to install ClockworkMod and flash su-3.0.xxx.zip.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1122694&highlight=revolutionary

Well, I started unlocking bootloader w=from HTCdev but when I opened boot menu, it started some checkings ans stuff and then I got this message:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
what should I do?

nikabika97 said:
Well, I started unlocking bootloader w=from HTCdev but when I opened boot menu, it started some checkings ans stuff and then I got this message:
Main Version is older!
Update Fail!
Press <POWER> to reboot.
what should I do?
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Is it possible that you have a file named PG32IMG.zip on your SD card? That's what it sounds like is happening. Delete this file and then start the process again.

Rooting gone Wronge?!

Hey @ All...
I Rooted my ONE following these Steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
But now my Phone is S-ON and Temp Rooted...
But i want a Perm Root with S-OFF..
How can i Change now?!
Please Help... :/

EnesGTR said:
Hey @ All...
I Rooted my ONE following these Steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183942
But now my Phone is S-ON and Temp Rooted...
But i want a Perm Root with S-OFF..
How can i Change now?!
Please Help... :/
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if you pushed root via recovery you aren't temp rooted you're rooted. and while s-off has been announced for this phone, it hasn't been released yet.

gunnyman said:
if you pushed root via recovery you aren't temp rooted you're rooted. and while s-off has been announced for this phone, it hasn't been released yet.
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I unlocked via HTC Dev, then Pushed Recovery over the One-Click Toolkit and installed SU per Recovery...
but there Stands now TEMP Rooted...
Can i change to PERM Root?

Uhhhh flash a ROM and call it a day. To be honest for 90% of us S-Off isn't a huge deal since it doesn't really open any note doors. I'd rather have current source code for the kernel then S-Off
Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk HD

How is it indicating temp root? Root with that method is permanent.

allright, forget the S-Off...
But i want a Perm Root... can i change?!
With S-ON i have to Flash the Boot.img allways per ADB, isnt it?!

What makes you think you only have temp root?
and you don't have to flash boot img with fastboot anymore. just flash in recovery

I'm Feard that someday my Root is Gone...
Thats why i want a Perm Root

Just tell me How i get a PERM Root

EnesGTR said:
I'm Feard that someday my Root is Gone...
Thats why i want a Perm Root
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if you reboot and you still have root it's permanent, unless you accept an OTA update.

is it normal that flashing the Kernel in Aroma (Trickdroid) Takes longer than 10 minutes?!

No. Aroma probably locked up. Happens a lot

right
Restarted and now Working
Guys, I wanna thank you so much that i can allways trust of your response
Thanks

Newbie to unlocking bootloader rooting and getting s-off

I have an HTC ONE on verizon.
I have been reading up on unlocking of the bootloader, rooting and achieving s-off, I have a few questions that I am hoping the XDA community can help with.
1.I am on 4.3 jellybean on my ONE will the new tool for HTC devices?
2. I just checked and the new software for the one 4.4 KitKat is out for my version of the one finally! My question is would the new tool still work if I took the 4.4 OTA update or would I loose the ability to use the new tool?
3. Also I know in this process some where that you loose everything on your phone, can someone recommend a method and/or an app to backup all of that stuff so that I do not loose it?

As for backing up your data, I'd suggest Helium. Since you're not rooyed, you will need a companion app on your computer.
Sent from my One using Tapatalk

anyone else ideas?

Noobies should not attempt to root or modify

Dont take the kk update and use firewater to unlock and get s-off. Once s-off flash a recovery and use it to backup the phone. Make sure to move the backup to your pc. Then reflash stock recovery and take the ota. Then reflash custom recovery and flash superuser with it. You would then be s-off stock rooted kitkat.

On the other hand, if you don't want S-Off (I doubt you need it), you should OTA-upgrade first to get the newest firmware for your device, then unlock and root. You should still be able to S-Off after that if you want.
If you go this route, you will lose all the contents of the phone. Helium (buggy as it is, it mostly works) a backup of SMS/call log/contacts (if they're not stored in a Google account), and a backup of /sdcard is approximately everything. Also take screenshots of what your desktop looks like, just in case you have a hard time getting that back.

You can take the ota first, it has been confirmed that firewater works on the new ota.

fenstre said:
On the other hand, if you don't want S-Off (I doubt you need it), you should OTA-upgrade first to get the newest firmware for your device, then unlock and root. You should still be able to S-Off after that if you want.
If you go this route, you will lose all the contents of the phone. Helium (buggy as it is, it mostly works) a backup of SMS/call log/contacts (if they're not stored in a Google account), and a backup of /sdcard is approximately everything. Also take screenshots of what your desktop looks like, just in case you have a hard time getting that back.
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I agree. I doubt you will need S-OFF. You really only need it if the phone didn't allow flashing kernels, radios, and images with S-ON. But since you only need root with the HTC One, I'd suggest to stay away from S-OFF. A simple typo could brick your phone if I'm not mistaken.
Sent from my One using Tapatalk

cmlusco said:
You can take the ota first, it has been confirmed that firewater works on the new ota.
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Are you sure? I have been reading around these forums and others and haven't heard anything? Not doubting you just don't want to take the OTA update and then loose my chance to do this to my phone?

I just Ulocked, rooted and S-offed my Freshly OTA updated to 4.4.2 One. No problems or issues.
I used :
HTCDEV to unlock
CWM for recovery and root
and FireWater to S-off
Had some hiccups along the way but nothing that came close to bricking it. Just had to change a few settings and permissions.

Asking questions in International GSM htc one will not help with a Verizon device
sent from my mobile device

cmlusco said:
You can take the ota first, it has been confirmed that firewater works on the new ota.
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Iz3man said:
I just Ulocked, rooted and S-offed my Freshly OTA updated to 4.4.2 One. No problems or issues.
I used :
HTCDEV to unlock
CWM for recovery and root
and FireWater to S-off
Had some hiccups along the way but nothing that came close to bricking it. Just had to change a few settings and permissions.
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I thought HTC Dev no longer worked for the htc one?

JSDragon said:
I thought HTC Dev no longer worked for the htc one?
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Worked great for me yesterday. They emailed me a Unlock.bin file, ran it withbadb and presto unlocked.

Iz3man said:
Worked great for me yesterday. They emailed me a Unlock.bin file, ran it withbadb and presto unlocked.
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what would you recommend for backing up all of your stuff so you can restore it after all of this?

JSDragon said:
what would you recommend for backing up all of your stuff so you can restore it after all of this?
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I use adb backup its so far the best I've used... I didntvuse anything this go around, this one was a warranty replacement and I've been driving with my note 3... I just decided to unlock, root and soff this yesterday as a weeknight project

Iz3man said:
I use adb backup its so far the best I've used... I didntvuse anything this go around, this one was a warranty replacement and I've been driving with my note 3... I just decided to unlock, root and soff this yesterday as a weeknight project
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Mmmmm not sure how to use that for backing up my phone.