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S-off and install ics based rom

I Have Got A new Incredible s ....
I wish to S-off my device...Network Unlock It..and also install ICS based sense Rom...
have searched through the forums...have found many Guides but am confused with many parts like how to s-off and whether the blackrose HBOOT is to be installed or not for ics and other stuffs..so can any body help me out step by step..for the same...i had previously damaged by Incs due to improper following of steps but luckily got a new one under Warranty...
The issue was because the emmc chip got fried during one of the procedures...so i don't know how that happened why that happened..but i am a bit scared now ....so required help
So Current Status is
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0000
RADIO-3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-boot
Nov 1 2011,20:33:03

ANYONE....???????

rhlmhrtr said:
I Have Got A new Incredible s ....
I wish to S-off my device...Network Unlock It..and also install ICS based sense Rom...
have searched through the forums...have found many Guides but am confused with many parts like how to s-off and whether the blackrose HBOOT is to be installed or not for ics and other stuffs..so can any body help me out step by step..for the same...i had previously damaged by Incs due to improper following of steps but luckily got a new one under Warranty...
The issue was because the emmc chip got fried during one of the procedures...so i don't know how that happened why that happened..but i am a bit scared now ....so required help
So Current Status is
***LOCKED***
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0000
RADIO-3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-boot
Nov 1 2011,20:33:03
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In order to go from HBOOT 2.00.0000 to a S-OFF HBOOT, you will need to follow the Downgrade Procedure listed in the sticky posts of this forum.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
Hey look it's a sticky!!
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

But the thing i wanted to ask was...do i need to unlock my bootloader first and then go to with the downgrade procedure..or i can directly start the procedure with my locked bootloader....????

VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0000
RADIO-3822.10.08.28_M
eMMC-boot
Nov 1 2011,20:33:03
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I have the same phone , For S-OFF I did the gold card method.

Are you talking about Indian version?
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

yes its the indian version ,but my question is do i need to first unlock the bootloader fro HTCdev.com and then proceed with the hbot downgrade process or i can continue without unlocking my bootloader

rhlmhrtr said:
yes its the indian version ,but my question is do i need to first unlock the bootloader fro HTCdev.com and then proceed with the hbot downgrade process or i can continue without unlocking my bootloader
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The downgrade process is to run revolutionary and not sign away your belongings to HTC
So you do not have to use HTCdev at all with the downgrade
You either unlock via HTCdev or you downgrade to an older s offable hboot, and s off
Lynt's guide is the HTCdev unlock
If you want to downgrade, use nonverbose's guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
I used it myself and it worked fine for me

Can Someone confirm me that the file provided here is same as that provided in nonverbose thread..the chinese site link is too slow..download speed of 2-3kbps ...and dropbox link doesnt work anymore...
http://www.4shared.com/file/haH02438/RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE.html

rhlmhrtr said:
Can Someone confirm me that the file provided here is same as that provided in nonverbose thread..the chinese site link is too slow..download speed of 2-3kbps ...and dropbox link doesnt work anymore...
http://www.4shared.com/file/haH02438/RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_WWE.html
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Yep thats it
Its the one I used

and yeah one more thingy regarding the radio... i guess the version on this ROM is a lower version of radio than mine...will that cause any issue..????
have heard a lot about radio bricks that's why...
can any one confirm

rhlmhrtr said:
and yeah one more thingy regarding the radio... i guess the version on this ROM is a lower version of radio than mine...will that cause any issue..????
have heard a lot about radio bricks that's why...
can any one confirm
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I think only going from gingerbread to froyo radio can brick
Not completely sure
Mine did not brick the two times I did it
You can always upgrade again

it would really be great if you can still confirm that changing the radios wont have a negative effect on my mobile

Nope , it worked fine for me...

As in upgrading/downgrading? It is no problem for me, if you flash the correct radio for our device, it is safe and will not cause damage
All I can say is that all the people here who have downgraded probably did not brick their phones
You are safe, but just remember to follow the instructions word for word
And none of us are responsible for any damage, obviously

i m getting an error while running the script..the system cannot find the path specifed...

rhlmhrtr said:
i m getting an error while running the script..the system cannot find the path specifed...
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So what are you trying to do, and please tell us the exact things you are doing?

DID it thanks..now just one question..4ext or clockwork mod..???which recovery is best..???

rhlmhrtr said:
DID it thanks..now just one question..4ext or clockwork mod..???which recovery is best..???
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Clockworkmod.
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

Unroot and back to stock phone

Hello guys.
Unfortunately my phone is going back to get fixed (mini-jack is not working), and I'm currently running Cyanogenmod 7.1.
So I need to unroot it and make it look like when I got it, but what's the easy way to do that? I have read quite a few tutorials and they're quite confusing.
But what info do you guys need to point me in the right direction?
Here is what I can find on the phone:
Android-version: 2.3.7
Basebandversion: 20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M
Kernesystem: 2.6.35.14-cyanogenmod-g9e5cdf1 [email protected] #1
Do you guys need more?

Need more information. are U S-OFF or S-ON?

WILLI120 said:
Need more information. are U S-OFF or S-ON?
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-Revolutionary-
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.13.1002
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 1 2011, 18:34:39
I think that's what you're looking for, right?

CatchyName said:
-Revolutionary-
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.13.1002
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 1 2011, 18:34:39
I think that's what you're looking for, right?
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Yes that is what we need.
First you need to prepare the Revolutionary HBOOT so it can be overwritten by following this procedure:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15732727&postcount=14
Although it states it works with AlphaRevX, it also works for Revolutionary.
Step 1 instructs you to download a RUU, but the link is broken, so just download a stock GB ROM from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1033922
Then follow the steps in the procedure.

Thanks! Starting asap.
I assume any one of these will work, right?
filefactory. com/file/c0af340/n/RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_ARA_2.30.415.1_Radio_20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199399_signed.exe
This should work fine for me, yes?

CatchyName said:
Thanks! Starting asap.
I assume any one of these will work, right?
filefactory. com/file/c0af340/n/RUU_Vivo_Gingerbread_S_HTC_ARA_2.30.415.1_Radio_20.2808.30.085AU_3805.06.03.03_M_release_199399_signed.exe
This should work fine for me, yes?
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Yes that would be the one I would recommend

Downloading it now .
But I'm not quite sure how to follow these steps?
"3. Start Installation RUU ROM, but DON´T INSTALL !!!!
3a. go tu C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Temp and at last folder find rom.zip
3b. open it, and copy tu folder sdk hboot and instal the same as step 2c. "
I should start installation but I shouldn't install? Doesn't makes much sense right now

CatchyName said:
Downloading it now .
But I'm not quite sure how to follow these steps?
"3. Start Installation RUU ROM, but DON´T INSTALL !!!!
3a. go tu C:\Users\%username%\AppData\Local\Temp and at last folder find rom.zip
3b. open it, and copy tu folder sdk hboot and instal the same as step 2c. "
I should start installation but I shouldn't install? Doesn't makes much sense right now
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You would start the program, but just leave it on the first screen. Then you would go to the %TEMP% directory and find a file named ROM.zip. Once you find the file and copy it to the directory where you have installed the Android SDK tools, ou can exit the RUU program.

Super that makes a sense now .
So what after? I assume its just to make S-ON? Or is it back to stock with stock rom and everything?

CatchyName said:
Super that makes a sense now .
So what after? I assume its just to make S-ON? Or is it back to stock with stock rom and everything?
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Yes it should be back to stock after you complete the steps

I got it up and running yesterday, I updated it fine.. Untill I updated it to 2.3.5, now it won't start anymore. It's just stuck at the HTC logo, before I could fix it easily with simply install the RUU again via http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18079795&postcount=1 .
The first time I installed it I could simply go back to 2.12 using the PG32IMG.zip on the phone, but after it crashed the first time I tried to delete it because the guide says you should do.. Now it's stuck again at the HTC logo after updating 2.3.5 and I don't have PG32IMG on my phone anymore.. So any ideas?
EDIT: I just took the SD Card out, and I'm trying to put another RUU version on the SD card and see if I can get it to work that way.

I have my phone S-off through xtc clip Can i go back to stock ?

Okay.. I think I'm getting closer to a solution.
I managed to get a new rom running and working, so now i'm trying to fix the bootloader.
I followed these steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15732727&postcount=14
It now says:
AlphaRev Unlock
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.13.9999
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 1 2011,18:34:39
So it's still S-OFF, but I assume its gonna get fixed in step 3 which I'm stuck at.
I have the rom.zip, but what should I do with it?
Can somebody explain the last steps for me please?

I think I managed to fix it, at least now it just says VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL .. I guess that's correct, right?
Anyway, trying to update to 2.3.5 asap.

CatchyName said:
Okay.. I think I'm getting closer to a solution.
I managed to get a new rom running and working, so now i'm trying to fix the bootloader.
I followed these steps: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15732727&postcount=14
It now says:
AlphaRev Unlock
VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-6.13.9999
RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M
eMMC-boot
Apr 1 2011,18:34:39
So it's still S-OFF, but I assume its gonna get fixed in step 3 which I'm stuck at.
I have the rom.zip, but what should I do with it?
Can somebody explain the last steps for me please?
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CatchyName said:
I think I managed to fix it, at least now it just says VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL .. I guess that's correct, right?
Anyway, trying to update to 2.3.5 asap.
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OK, so you would extract the hboot.img from the ROM.zip and flash that using the fastboot flash command in the procedure (sounds like you figured that out).
After you do that, your HBOOT should read S-ON (Again sounds like you have succeeded).
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alfa7d said:
I have my phone S-off through xtc clip Can i go back to stock ?
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You can go back to a stock RUU, but the HBOOT screen will still show S-OFF instead of S-ON because the XTC Clip gives you permanent S-OFF.

Yep that seem to do the trick! Thank you!

CatchyName said:
Yep that seem to do the trick! Thank you!
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So you have Android 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 stock RUU installed and the phone boots up, right? Glad it worked out for you.

Easiest way to Root my HTC Incredible 2/s

Hey Brand new to your site and I love it already. I have been looking around and there are some threads about rooting HTC incredible 2/s, it seems they are a little old. Does it still work properly or are there newer and better ways? Can someone send me a link with some instructions.
Thanks a bunch your guys are awesome!
:good:

Could you get us some more information about your phones situation? Turn your phone off, take the battery out, put it back in and turn your phone on by posting both volume down and power at the same time for about 4 secs
It should say something like "vivo ship s-on" and tell you your hboot version like 1.13.0000 or something.
That will determine what to do next welcome to the community
Sent from ViperVIVO

hello to all. I am a new owner of HTC IncS and i am in the same situation as the topic starter!
My phone has ICS installed - OTA (UK device).
The details are:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
In general, i am satisfied with ICS, but i want to root the device to delete some apps i never use.

kournazos said:
hello to all. I am a new owner of HTC IncS and i am in the same situation as the topic starter!
My phone has ICS installed - OTA (UK device).
The details are:
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.02.0002
RADIO-3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
In general, i am satisfied with ICS, but i want to root the device to delete some apps i never use.
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Since you have the new 2.02 hboot, you need to refer to this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
Alternatively, if you're only doing it to delete apps why don't you go to settings -> apps -> select app and disable it? You don't need any root permissions for that

info on phone
markj338 said:
Could you get us some more information about your phones situation? Turn your phone off, take the battery out, put it back in and turn your phone on by posting both volume down and power at the same time for about 4 secs
It should say something like "vivo ship s-on" and tell you your hboot version like 1.13.0000 or something.
That will determine what to do next welcome to the community
Sent from ViperVIVO
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SO THE INFO ON THE PHONES IS
VIVO_W XB SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.97.0000
RADIO-0.99.01.0225_2
eMMC-BOOT

Take it to the house said:
SO THE INFO ON THE PHONES IS
VIVO_W XB SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.97.0000
RADIO-0.99.01.0225_2
eMMC-BOOT
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Okay so you have a Verizon droid Incredible 2
I guess by your posts you already know that
Here is a link to the video/tutorial I used to get s-off via revolutionary.
http://theunlockr.com/2011/08/02/ho...android-phone-using-the-revolutionary-method/
The procedure will be the same. Just cross check before doing it to be sure and confident.
By looking at revolutionary your hboot is able to be s-offed without any downgrade.
Good luck buddy

Thank you
THANKS SSOOO much you guys are AWESOME I can't wait to get home. I stayed up to 4:00 a.m. last night trying to get it done! UUUGH, RELIEF!:highfive:

Success?
Sent from my Venomous ViperVIVO

No success
markj338 said:
Success?
Sent from my Venomous ViperVIVO
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Every time in revolutionary cmd it says
Waiting for fastboot...
Rebooting to fastboot <once moar...>
FAILED-- Go have some lemonade!
Press <almost>any key to exit.
"CRUSHED"

Do I need the SIM in
I have a Straight Talk Sim I'm trying to get to use. I bought an unlocked sim code which unlocked the sim card holder. But the service is still not working? Should I put the SIM in while doing this root?

Does it reboot itself to fastboot? Its a white screen with coloured writing.
Maybe ask the inc2 guys if you can't get an answer here. Or Google
Sent from my Nexus 7

S Off Hboot 2.02 help

Helllo !
My phone come back to A.S.S. Changed mainboard, usb port, LCD Screen .... but i'm S ON.
It was not my first time to get S OFF.I already had S-OFF via HTC-DEV or revolutionary but today it's impossible!
I have already use many tuto but it's impossible to get S Off or unlocked
Via HTC-DEV -> Error 173
via tacoroot and zergRush -> did'nt work ( not the # and su not found)
via revolutionary -> not compatible
Sorry for my English, I'm French ^^
Android 4.04
HTC SENSE 3.6
Numero logiciel 4.10.405.1
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT- 2.02.0002
RADIO 3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012, 14:22:08

bildou said:
Helllo !
My phone come back to A.S.S. Changed mainboard, usb port, LCD Screen .... but i'm S ON.
It was not my first time to get S OFF.I already had S-OFF via HTC-DEV or revolutionary but today it's impossible!
I have already use many tuto but it's impossible to get S Off or unlocked
Via HTC-DEV -> Error 173
via tacoroot and zergRush -> did'nt work ( not the # and su not found)
via revolutionary -> not compatible
Sorry for my English, I'm French ^^
Android 4.04
HTC SENSE 3.6
Numero logiciel 4.10.405.1
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT- 2.02.0002
RADIO 3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012, 14:22:08
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Bonjour!
Did you try nonverbose's script?

markj338 said:
Bonjour!
Did you try nonverbose's script?
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hi!
did'nt Work ! ( Failed)

markj338 said:
Bonjour!
Did you try nonverbose's script?
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bildou said:
hi!
did'nt Work ! ( Failed)
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You need to unlock the bootloader at HTCDEV.com and then when you run the script, answer YES that ou have the official ICS rom and then it will work.

tpbklake said:
You need to unlock the bootloader at HTCDEV.com and then when you run the script, answer YES that ou have the official ICS rom and then it will work.
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I say but HTCDEV return a error 173 when i give my device identifier token

On the HTC DEV site, does it say to update the HBOOT?
I had helped one of my friends, HTC Desire HD though, and the site mandated updating the HBOOT before proceeding
bildou said:
I say but HTCDEV return a error 173 when i give my device identifier token
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It look like a server error....
Answer from HTC :
"we work on identify and remove the issue, please be patient and try to use the site again in few days"
EDIT : HTC DEV work fine today ! Go custom roms!

bildou said:
It look like a server error....
Answer from HTC :
"we work on identify and remove the issue, please be patient and try to use the site again in few days"
EDIT : HTC DEV work fine today ! Go custom roms!
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If you want to s-off just reloock the bootloader and then run the ruu and you done
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

bildou said:
Helllo !
My phone come back to A.S.S. Changed mainboard, usb port, LCD Screen .... but i'm S ON.
It was not my first time to get S OFF.I already had S-OFF via HTC-DEV or revolutionary but today it's impossible!
I have already use many tuto but it's impossible to get S Off or unlocked
Via HTC-DEV -> Error 173
via tacoroot and zergRush -> did'nt work ( not the # and su not found)
via revolutionary -> not compatible
Sorry for my English, I'm French ^^
Android 4.04
HTC SENSE 3.6
Numero logiciel 4.10.405.1
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT- 2.02.0002
RADIO 3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012, 14:22:08
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U need to first unlock the bootloader. Flash CWM (or 4ext or TWRP whicever u want), flash superuser 3.1.3, then test it using adb.exe shell, su. And you should get #. Then run Nonverbose's scriptfound here. If the script doesnt seem to work, then u can find alternative instructions on page 4 on how to do it manually in adb. Run the RUU found in here (select whichever applicable). If you do that without error, then run Revolutionary (and Blackrose if youd like). Ive made a guide and Its in my signature.

bildou said:
Helllo !
My phone come back to A.S.S. Changed mainboard, usb port, LCD Screen .... but i'm S ON.
It was not my first time to get S OFF.I already had S-OFF via HTC-DEV or revolutionary but today it's impossible!
I have already use many tuto but it's impossible to get S Off or unlocked
Via HTC-DEV -> Error 173
via tacoroot and zergRush -> did'nt work ( not the # and su not found)
via revolutionary -> not compatible
Sorry for my English, I'm French ^^
Android 4.04
HTC SENSE 3.6
Numero logiciel 4.10.405.1
VIVO PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT- 2.02.0002
RADIO 3831.18.00.11_M
eMMC-boot
May 22 2012, 14:22:08
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Relock the bootloader and then run the ruu
Sent from my Incredible S using xda premium

zulmajdi said:
Relock the bootloader and then run the ruu
Sent from my Incredible S using xda premium
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This error is, I believe an error received when unlocking the bootloader from HTC-Dev.
Unlock the bootloader from htcdev.com first then follow what i said before.

excuse me guys how can i install ruu on my device and which ruu i should install???

shmetal said:
excuse me guys how can i install ruu on my device and which ruu i should install???
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
Run the script in here. If everything runs successfully, run the RUU. If you still get error 173, relock the bootloader and run the RUU again. MAKE SURE THE SCRIPT RAN WITHOUT ERROR. THIS IS ESSENTIAL OTHERWISE THE RUU WONT WORK.

072665995 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697
Run the script in here. If everything runs successfully, run the RUU. If you still get error 173, relock the bootloader and run the RUU again. MAKE SURE THE SCRIPT RAN WITHOUT ERROR. THIS IS ESSENTIAL OTHERWISE THE RUU WONT WORK.
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No need for run the script. Just run the ruu. Last time im s-off my device i just relock the bootloader and run the ruu
Sent from my HTC Incredible S using xda premium

[Q] Error When Updating OTA

Hi,
Any idea on how to get rid of this?
I always get a message saying a System update is available - Software Update 1.29.161.11 (228.36 MB)
After downloading and opening it, I get a message saying:
Variant system version
We have determined that you phone
may be running a modified version of its
system software. For your protection,
we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC
system software to update your phone.
If you did not modify your system
software or would like help in reverting
your system, please contact us via the
support section at
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As expected, I didn't get any solution on the HTC site. I haven't done any mods on my phone and it's still running an all-stock OS since I took it out of the box.
Here's my software info (my unit is the Europe version and I'm located in the Philippines, if that helps)
Android Version
4.1.2
HTC Sense Version
5.0
Software number
1.28.161.7
HTC SDK API level
5.12
Thanks in advance for the help :fingers-crossed:

sacredcow said:
Hi,
Any idea on how to get rid of this?
I always get a message saying a System update is available - Software Update 1.29.161.11 (228.36 MB)
After downloading and opening it, I get a message saying:
As expected, I didn't get any solution on the HTC site. I haven't done any mods on my phone and it's still running an all-stock OS since I took it out of the box.
Here's my software info (my unit is the Europe version and I'm located in the Philippines, if that helps)
Android Version
4.1.2
HTC Sense Version
5.0
Software number
1.28.161.7
HTC SDK API level
5.12
Thanks in advance for the help :fingers-crossed:
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that's strange.. the software number is correct.
and you haven't changed anything before? can you start your device into bootloader (power+volume down) and tell me what you see (does it show locked, unlocked or tampered?)? a screenshot of the bootloader would be helpful

herwegan said:
that's strange.. the software number is correct.
and you haven't changed anything before? can you start your device into bootloader (power+volume down) and tell me what you see (does it show locked, unlocked or tampered?)? a screenshot of the bootloader would be helpful
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Thanks for replying. I would love to attach a screenshot but since I haven't posted 10 posts yet, the forum won't let me. Anyway, here's what I see:
*** UNLOCKED ***
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-HTC__001
HBOOT-1.44.0000
RADIO-4V.13.3231.27
OpenDSP-v26.120.274.0202
eMMC-boot
Mar 7 2013,20:26:34-1
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Hope that's ok.
Thanks again!

sacredcow said:
Thanks for replying. I would love to attach a screenshot but since I haven't posted 10 posts yet, the forum won't let me. Anyway, here's what I see:
Hope that's ok.
Thanks again!
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wow, and you haven't modified anything? has this device been used before? your device is unlocked and even s-off!! :silly:
now it's clear why it didn't work. you'll have to relock your bootloader for an OTA.. the command would be "fastboot oem lock", but first you'll need to learn a bit about fastboot/adb stuff..
here's a guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281365

Thanks! Hope this works (crossing fingers). By the way, what's this update anyway? I read somewhere that the 4.2.2 update for the HTC One came in two installments... one just a few MB in file size, then the other is around 400MB.

sacredcow said:
Thanks! Hope this works (crossing fingers). By the way, what's this update anyway? I read somewhere that the 4.2.2 update for the HTC One came in two installments... one just a few MB in file size, then the other is around 400MB.
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this update won't be 4.2.2, but i'm sure it'll follow directly after you've installed 1.29.xx.x

herwegan said:
this update won't be 4.2.2, but i'm sure it'll follow directly after you've installed 1.29.xx.x
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thanks! if it's not too much to ask, do you have a step-by-step guide that you can share with me? i don't really get the instructions in the link you gave... i'm afraid it's a bit too technical for me

sacredcow said:
thanks! if it's not too much to ask, do you have a step-by-step guide that you can share with me? i don't really get the instructions in the link you gave... i'm afraid it's a bit too technical for me
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http://www.xda-developers.com/android/adb-and-fastboot-quick-start-guide/

still getting the same message
Variant system version
We have determined that you phone
may be running a modified version of its
system software. For your protection,
we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC
system software to update your phone.
If you did not modify your system
software or would like help in reverting
your system, please contact us via the
support section at
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You've changed the CID. you have a Vodafone handset but the unbranded CID so it won't work. You need to change it back to VODAP001 and then see what happens
If you want the unbranded handset, seeing as you're S-OFF, then flash the 1.28.401.7 RUU and then you can get the OTAs to bring you up to 2.24.401.8

EddyOS said:
You've changed the CID. you have a Vodafone handset but the unbranded CID so it won't work. You need to change it back to VODAP001 and then see what happens
If you want the unbranded handset, seeing as you're S-OFF, then flash the 1.28.401.7 RUU and then you can get the OTAs to bring you up to 2.24.401.8
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I also have the same problem with sacredcow. this is what's in my bootloader.
*** LOCKED ***
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-HTC__001
HBOOT-1.44.0000
RADIO-4V.13.3231.27
OpenDSP-v26.120.274.0202
eMMC-boot
Mar 7 2013,20:26:34-1
My question sir is, if ever I will flash the 1.28.401.7 RUU will I receive the updates? Or I still have some steps to do like change the CID or should S-ON first.
I already checked getvar version-main and it's 1.28.401.7...
Appreciate your help on this one. Thanks

kiss_gambit said:
I also have the same problem with sacredcow. this is what's in my bootloader.
*** LOCKED ***
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-HTC__001
HBOOT-1.44.0000
RADIO-4V.13.3231.27
OpenDSP-v26.120.274.0202
eMMC-boot
Mar 7 2013,20:26:34-1
My question sir is, if ever I will flash the 1.28.401.7 RUU will I receive the updates? Or I still have some steps to do like change the CID or should S-ON first.
I already checked getvar version-main and it's 1.28.401.7...
Appreciate your help on this one. Thanks
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You're fine, just use the RUU you mentioned and you're good to go

EddyOS said:
You're fine, just use the RUU you mentioned and you're good to go
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Will it completely wipe my phone if i flash the RUU sir?
And if it's not compatible, will it brick my phone?

It will wipe everything so back up anything you want to keep first, and no it shouldn't brick the phone so long as you are fully charged

EddyOS said:
It will wipe everything so back up anything you want to keep first, and no it shouldn't brick the phone so long as you are fully charged
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Thank you sir.

Hi , I am getting same error while installing OTA for lollipop in my HTC M7
Variant system version
We have determined that you phone
may be running a modified version of its
system software. For your protection,
we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC
system software to update your phone.
If you did not modify your system
software or would like help in reverting
your system, please contact us via the
support section at
More details below :
****LOCKED****
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-11111111
HBOOT-1.57.0000
RADIO-4T.28.3218.04
OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909
OS-6.07.1540.2
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Dec 12 2014,19:52:21.0
6.07.1540.2 CL356475 release-keys
I am using Airtel prepaid network ( in India) ( Does it matters for OTA ? ) .
How to update my phone now ?? Can someone please help .

Htc not updating
I have the same problem please help

Post your "fastboot getvar all" output please (hide imei & serial)