[Q] HTC Vivid S-OFF? - HTC Vivid, Raider, Velocity

Has anyone used the HTC vivid S-OFF tool kit from the same guy who made the all in one tool kit?
What's the process for making my device s-off? Do I have to re-flash recovery and my rom again after or can I just do the s-off process, reboot and I'm done?

Aerpelding said:
Has anyone used the HTC vivid S-OFF tool kit from the same guy who made the all in one tool kit?
What's the process for making my device s-off? Do I have to re-flash recovery and my rom again after or can I just do the s-off process, reboot and I'm done?
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I have. Bricked my phone and still trying to find out how to fix it after someone helps me.

Aerpelding said:
Has anyone used the HTC vivid S-OFF tool kit from the same guy who made the all in one tool kit?
What's the process for making my device s-off? Do I have to re-flash recovery and my rom again after or can I just do the s-off process, reboot and I'm done?
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Yes after gaining s-off you have to unlock your bootloader, flash a recovery, and flash a rom

i'm sorry i should have been more specific. the boot loader is already unlocked, i have a recovery installed and I'm running the PAC-MAN Rom.
I'm just wanting to know if I'll need to redo all that again after i S-OFF? When i originally unlocked the boot-loader it wiped my phone, so that's why I'm asking if this process is similar.

You may... you may not...
I didn't even lose my SD card contents... though most do
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rignfool said:
You may... you may not...
I didn't even lose my SD card contents... though most do
Sent from my Vivid 4G using Tapatalk 2
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Aerpelding said:
i'm sorry i should have been more specific. the boot loader is already unlocked, i have a recovery installed and I'm running the PAC-MAN Rom.
I'm just wanting to know if I'll need to redo all that again after i S-OFF? When i originally unlocked the boot-loader it wiped my phone, so that's why I'm asking if this process is similar.
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I had to and i also had to fix my sdcard after ... Cant remember how i did it but WC helped me with is that is all i know

It seems like s-off may be too much hassle for what it's worth. It would be nice to update roms without having to flash the boot.img in adb though. I guess I'll just deal with it

Or you can just install Flash Image GUI from playstore and use that to flash boot.

Can anyone post a link which can download the all-in-one S-Off tool kit?
I wanna s-off the HTC Vivid and send it to my wife.

lailaiumauma said:
Can anyone post a link which can download the all-in-one S-Off tool kit?
I wanna s-off the HTC Vivid and send it to my wife.
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http://unlimited.io/juopunutbear.htm not the all in one but thats where you s-off at

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[Q] help on incredibles S S710E vivo 1.16.0000

i cant unlock the bootloader thru htcdev.com
any other solutions?
and i want to change 1.16.0000 to 1.13.0000... i need help!
Read through the threads in this forum it is explained in the 1.16 bootloader topic
itsbeertimenow said:
Read through the threads in this forum it is explained in the 1.16 bootloader topic
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but i cant unlock the bootloader bcs it only supports S710D. im using S710E
yazid.halim said:
i cant unlock the bootloader thru htcdev.com
any other solutions?
and i want to change 1.16.0000 to 1.13.0000... i need help!
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Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 and download: HTC Sync (Installed then uninstalled for ADB drivers).
IncS main version downgrade toolkit v2.0.
RUU used for downgrade.
Extract all the files from the downgrade toolkit to your PC and run runme.cmd, following the instructions on screen.
Then run the RUU Downgrade (takes a while, around 10 mins so be patient).
When its finished running, you can verify if you have 1.13.0000 hboot by entering hboot (power on phone + vol down).
Then you can run revolutionary to get your s-off!
yazid.halim said:
i cant unlock the bootloader thru htcdev.com
any other solutions?
and i want to change 1.16.0000 to 1.13.0000... i need help!
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Thats pretty weird. I'm using s710e and now bootloader unlocked. Why yours are not?
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zukri90 said:
Thats pretty weird. I'm using s710e and now bootloader unlocked. Why yours are not?
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woah thats cool. im using s710e too. can you tell me which guide ure using
Max3sinz said:
Read this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 and download: HTC Sync (Installed then uninstalled for ADB drivers).
IncS main version downgrade toolkit v2.0.
RUU used for downgrade.
Extract all the files from the downgrade toolkit to your PC and run runme.cmd, following the instructions on screen.
Then run the RUU Downgrade (takes a while, around 10 mins so be patient).
When its finished running, you can verify if you have 1.13.0000 hboot by entering hboot (power on phone + vol down).
Then you can run revolutionary to get your s-off!
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are you sure this works? bcs im scared hehe. and do we need to go to htcdev.com too? to unlock that something.
yazid.halim said:
are you sure this works? bcs im scared hehe. and do we need to go to htcdev.com too? to unlock that something.
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The DownGrade Tool does not require you to use HTCDEV to unlock HBOOT.
tpbklake said:
The DownGrade Tool does not require you to use HTCDEV to unlock HBOOT.
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yes. thanks man hehe. so just follow the instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 ?
yazid.halim said:
yes. thanks man hehe. so just follow the instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1373697 ?
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Yes, if you have HBOOT ver 1.16.0000 then the DownGrade tool will work. If you have HBOOT ver 2.00.0000 then the DownGrade will not work because zergRush does not work.
tpbklake said:
Yes, if you have HBOOT ver 1.16.0000 then the DownGrade tool will work. If you have HBOOT ver 2.00.0000 then the DownGrade will not work because zergRush does not work.
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alright thanks man. can you explain to whats htcdev.com is for?
yazid.halim said:
alright thanks man. can you explain to whats htcdev.com is for?
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It is an attempt by HTC open up the phone for customization by developers. It unlocks the bootloader so that you can flash a custom recovery, a custom ROM and a custom boot image, but it falls short of being full S-OFF (security off).
If you have installed the latest OTA update which updates the phone to Android 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 then the HBOOT version is 2.00.0000 which cannot be S-OFF or downgraded, so unlocking at HTCDEV is your only choice at this point in time to root your phone.
tpbklake said:
It is an attempt by HTC open up the phone for customization by developers. It unlocks the bootloader so that you can flash a custom recovery, a custom ROM and a custom boot image, but it falls short of being full S-OFF (security off).
If you have installed the latest OTA update which updates the phone to Android 2.3.5/Sense 3.0 then the HBOOT version is 2.00.0000 which cannot be S-OFF or downgraded, so unlocking at HTCDEV is your only choice at this point in time to root your phone.
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ohh i see. thank god my hboot is 1.16.0000. thanks alot mate!
yazid.halim said:
ohh i see. thank god my hboot is 1.16.0000. thanks alot mate!
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You can flash custom recoveries, custom roms/kernels. If you want to flash radios, you must have s-off.
Sent from the first Incredible S using Messaging App
zukri90 said:
You can flash custom recoveries, custom roms/kernels. If you want to flash radios, you must have s-off.
Sent from the first Incredible S using Messaging App
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what do you mean by radios? my plan is to flash MIUI. no need other things right?
"ERROR [131]:CUSTOMER ID ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again."
ive gone thru the IncS MVDTKv2.0 already. than start installing the RUU. then that pop out. anyone can help me?
yazid.halim said:
"ERROR [131]:CUSTOMER ID ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot update your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try again."
ive gone thru the IncS MVDTKv2.0 already. than start installing the RUU. then that pop out. anyone can help me?
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Use a different size microSD card to make the goldcard. Error 131 is related to a bad goldcard.
hi guys ! i need help my htc incredible s710 e has stuck on welcome screen so i decided to unlock bootloader 2 flash new rom now i have got unlock tocken from htc dev and when i flash it i get a confirmation message sure to unlock here two options are there yes/ no when i select yes option nothing happen it stuck there only in case of no it reboot but again stuck on htc logo screen. ..... can some one help me pls

[Guide] ICS for All htc holiday

[Guide] to install ICS (from vivid or telstra) on any htc holiday
"I am not responsible for any bricked devices, please understand the risk of what you are doing."
Requirements and steps:
1) S-OFF bootloader (http://unlimited.io/) thanks for Fuses
2)enter the command "fastboot oem writecid 11111111"
2.1)enter the command "fastboot reboot-bootloader (Wait for it to reboot the bootloader)
2.2) enter the command "fastboot getvar cid" [it should confirm your CID is 11111111]
3) Run this RUU - http://www.multiupload.nl/6O33AK7SM2 mirror ( http://www.4shared.com/file/MhHL09yi/RUU_Holiday_Cingular_US_163502.html )
4) when it is done. wipe the data and cache in the stock recovery or restore factory settings.
5) Enter to the fastboot and install ICS (from vivid or telstra)(Here is from vivid - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1564776)
6) Unlock the bootloader via HTCdev website - http://htcdev.com/bootloader
7) install the custom recovery - (http://www.multiupload.nl/JRQA22KXK5)
8) Root your phone - (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1416836 ) or flash a custom rom
You are done. Enjoy
Do I have to relock bootloader prior to running this procedure?
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No, there is no need, it must be unlocked while doing s-off
I am S-OFF
I confirm that this procedure works with Bell HTC Raider 4G LTE! I am now S-OFF/ICS!
After doing this we can flash any of the ics roms? Or since its using the att ruu do we need to stick to the att roms?
you can flash any ICS rom and it`s boot (which is inside it)
citsong said:
After doing this we can flash any of the ics roms? Or since its using the att ruu do we need to stick to the att roms?
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The updated hboot is what matters for the kernel purpose if the Rom runs a 3.0 or higher kernel you would need this ICS hboot ..
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Pps.. author do you know if s off persists through this process? If yes why do you have to unlock the bootloader AGAIN s off should accomplish read write status regardless of wether or not your bootloader is locked
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i didn`t try without unlock the bootloader again, so i am not sure that you will be able to flash the recovery without unlock.
I wrote what i am sure off and tried it my self.
mohamed_moscow said:
i didn`t try without unlock the bootloader again, so i am not sure that you will be able to flash the recovery without unlock.
I wrote what i am sure off and tried it my self.
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I was just curious
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I didn't do this 1111111 stuff and I had the HTC vivid
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Just curious..
Wondering why the need to flash the cingular ruu before flashing the att ruu? If they're both ics, and if we've got s-off, wouldn't we just need to flash the att official ruu from htc? I'm just curious.. if I'm missing something really obvious I'm sorry.
cingular is att
bproulx said:
Wondering why the need to flash the cingular ruu before flashing the att ruu? If they're both ics, and if we've got s-off, wouldn't we just need to flash the att official ruu from htc? I'm just curious.. if I'm missing something really obvious I'm sorry.
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without flash first GB from vivid, ICS att will not be flash....
come at me bro said:
I didn't do this 1111111 stuff and I had the HTC vivid
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And if you read the first line of the op this is to get the ics from vivid on the other versions of the phone
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First off, THanks!
Secondly, The link is not working for step 3.
Also if I am already s-off I can skip step 1 correct?
And when I unlock bootloader thru HTC dev, I select HTC Vivid?
THanks again!
Worked great!
Followed the directions and am now running ICS - flashed to the dark raider 1.1 rom from another thread after and it works great.. was going to try wc's illuminati rom but the link on his site starts out downloading at about 30k/sec and then steadily drops to zero before i get over 60mb.. anyone have a copy they want to mirror or know of another mirror hosting that rom? I know he's not on xda anymore..that's a shame tho he's a good dev.
Anyway thanks for the guide to get ics for us raider users! Worked perfectly!
Sorry for the dumb question about flasing the cingular ruu first, i didn't realize the first ruu it points to was a gb vivid ruu. makes perfect sense now.. lol...sense.. no pun intended..lol
n4v1n said:
First off, THanks!
Secondly, The link is not working for step 3.
Also if I am already s-off I can skip step 1 correct?
And when I unlock bootloader thru HTC dev, I select HTC Vivid?
THanks again!
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I link for step 3 is working just download from one of the servers provided.
Unlock as you unlocked before doing any changes. If your not having HTC vivid then don't select HTC vivid. If you have raider the simple select others.
bproulx said:
Followed the directions and am now running ICS - flashed to the dark raider 1.1 rom from another thread after and it works great.. was going to try wc's illuminati rom but the link on his site starts out downloading at about 30k/sec and then steadily drops to zero before i get over 60mb.. anyone have a copy they want to mirror or know of another mirror hosting that rom? I know he's not on xda anymore..that's a shame tho he's a good dev.
Anyway thanks for the guide to get ics for us raider users! Worked perfectly!
Sorry for the dumb question about flasing the cingular ruu first, i didn't realize the first ruu it points to was a gb vivid ruu. makes perfect sense now.. lol...sense.. no pun intended..lol
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No problem, have fun
When I run the ruu's im in fastboot correct? Searching around I've seen different methods. Just trying to confirm. From the instructions it looks like everythings pretty much done while in the bootloader.
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Trying to unlock the bootloader with my old token isn't working. Getting a remote unlocktoken check fail. Do I need to redo htc dev as a vivid? Sorry for the questions, after spending all that time trying to get s-off my brain is tired lol
Ok so I ran the ruu's while in fastboot and I had to redo the unlock as if the phone was a vivid and get a new token and now all is well. At least if anyone has a dead brain moment like me they will see this and know

after s-off my vivid keeps rebooting please help

I successfully s-off my vivid, now i keep bootlooping, cwm will not load
mightyquin73 said:
I successfully s-off my vivid, now i keep bootlooping, cwm will not load
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can you get into hboot/fastboot? if you can then use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to flash a recovery (cwm)
if that doesnt work the use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to relock the bootloader (assuming its unlocked)
once bootloader is relocked flash the HTC AT&T Stock ICS RUU in order to flash the ruu you must first download it on a pc, make sure you have htc drivers-then run the ruu like you would any other pc program...it will walk you through the rest of the way...if for some reason you cant download the ruu from the link above, i got the link from here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-vivid-att/software-updates
let me know if any of that worked and/or didnt work...
i ran the ruu, rooted again and i am still s-off, can u tell me how to proceed
mightyquin73 said:
i ran the ruu, rooted again and i am still s-off, can u tell me how to proceed
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Ruu won't remove s-off...just wanted to see if that would fix the reboot issue...here was a thread a while back on how to go back to s-on...ill try and find it for you
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Here's a guide for going back to s-on...never tried it but here you go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1630569
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thanx for the help, i am trying to install a custom kernel/rom
I got going, thanks for the help
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mg2195 said:
can you get into hboot/fastboot? if you can then use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to flash a recovery (cwm)
if that doesnt work the use the HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit to relock the bootloader (assuming its unlocked)
once bootloader is relocked flash the HTC AT&T Stock ICS RUU in order to flash the ruu you must first download it on a pc, make sure you have htc drivers-then run the ruu like you would any other pc program...it will walk you through the rest of the way...if for some reason you cant download the ruu from the link above, i got the link from here http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-vivid-att/software-updates
let me know if any of that worked and/or didnt work...
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Hello,
I have the same issue, but with option S-ON. Today I UNLOCKED bootloader with HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit and bi-mistake I flashed NEW ROM from SD card...then it started rebooting all the time. What should I do to get my OS back on my Vivid. Please help...
rsarasam said:
Hello,
I have the same issue, but with option S-ON. Today I UNLOCKED bootloader with HTC Vivid All-In-One Toolkit and bi-mistake I flashed NEW ROM from SD card...then it started rebooting all the time. What should I do to get my OS back on my Vivid. Please help...
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Have you reflashed the boot.img?

How to relock bootloader

Anyone know how? I have to return the phone because of physical defect.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
Well then you're going to want full stock locked not relocked..do you have s off
a box of kittens said:
Well then you're going to want full stock locked not relocked..do you have s off
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I also would like to know how to. I have been searching endless on restoring this one back to stock every possible way leads to verification fail.... I have the correct nandroid for my model (bell mobility canada) but its becoming a pain. If anyone can point me in the direction that would be much appreciated..and yes I have read the stickies and guides. My major issue it seems is I cannot restore the nandroid in cwm as it wont mount to my sd
a box of kittens said:
Well then you're going to want full stock locked not relocked..do you have s off
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My s-off is on. So no I'm not on s-off. Just rooted with custom recovery
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erapmicks said:
My s-off is on. So no I'm not on s-off. Just rooted with custom recovery
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
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Your going to have to S-OFF first... You need S-OFF first so that you can lock your boot loader again without it saying "relocked" and "tampered". I'd recommend Revone S-OFF since it does NOT install a custom boot loader and is very easy to use.
bluegizmo83 said:
Your going to have to S-OFF first... You need S-OFF first so that you can lock your boot loader again without it saying "relocked" and "tampered". I'd recommend Revone S-OFF since it does NOT install a custom boot loader and is very easy to use.
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After having my s-off, what do I do next? Thanks in advance
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium

[Q] S-OFF Through HTC Dev with 1.54 Firmware

Hi guys,
just one quick question. I have my phone stuck in S-ON after upgrading into new firmware (HBOOT 1.54). It is clear that revone (the one I used to S-OFF the first time) is currently unable to S-OFF my phone right now. Therefore now I'm considering S-OFF through HTC Dev. Will HTC Dev S-OFF work with 1.54 HBOOT?
Another question would be, apart from getting wiped and lose some application, what disadvantage will S-OFF through HTC Dev brings?
Thanks for the help
you can unlock the bootloader and install custom roms/kernels but no s-off, which might be a problem if you need to send your phone to warranty because they could deny warranty on the re/unlocked status of the bootloader.
flamechamp said:
Hi guys,
just one quick question. I have my phone stuck in S-ON after upgrading into new firmware (HBOOT 1.54). It is clear that revone (the one I used to S-OFF the first time) is currently unable to S-OFF my phone right now. Therefore now I'm considering S-OFF through HTC Dev. Will HTC Dev S-OFF work with 1.54 HBOOT?
Another question would be, apart from getting wiped and lose some application, what disadvantage will S-OFF through HTC Dev brings?
Thanks for the help
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Why did you s-on in the first place? You can't s-off, you're stuck for now. HTC Dev can only unlock your bootloader.
redbull123 said:
Why did you s-on in the first place? You can't s-off, you're stuck for now. HTC Dev can only unlock your bootloader.
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I didn't S-ON it on purpose. It went S-ON automatically after firmware update and few resets. I have no slightest idea why it went S-ON. So... it seems I'm doomed for now...
godutch said:
you can unlock the bootloader and install custom roms/kernels but no s-off, which might be a problem if you need to send your phone to warranty because they could deny warranty on the re/unlocked status of the bootloader.
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how am I suppose to install custom ROMs when I'm S-On now? I can't even flash custom recovery right?
flamechamp said:
how am I suppose to install custom ROMs when I'm S-On now? I can't even flash custom recovery right?
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with htc dev unlock bootloader method you can, you dont need s-off to flash custom recovery and roms.
I know that could be somewhat confusing, but seems like you did not read enough
flamechamp said:
Hi guys,
just one quick question. I have my phone stuck in S-ON after upgrading into new firmware (HBOOT 1.54). It is clear that revone (the one I used to S-OFF the first time) is currently unable to S-OFF my phone right now. Therefore now I'm considering S-OFF through HTC Dev. Will HTC Dev S-OFF work with 1.54 HBOOT?
Another question would be, apart from getting wiped and lose some application, what disadvantage will S-OFF through HTC Dev brings?
Thanks for the help
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Yeah the word is devs are workingbpn that but I heard still long time away
SLver said:
with htc dev unlock bootloader method you can, you dont need s-off to flash custom recovery and roms.
I know that could be somewhat confusing, but seems like you did not read enough
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Any links maybe? Because as far as I know I need custom recovery to flash ROMs and to install custom recovery S-OFF is needed.
99piotrek said:
Yeah the word is devs are workingbpn that but I heard still long time away
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I do hope the REVOLUTIONARY team finishes their work quickly...
flamechamp said:
Any links maybe? Because as far as I know I need custom recovery to flash ROMs and to install custom recovery S-OFF is needed.
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With the HTC ONE toolkit you can unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery.
Very easy. I'm in the same situation at this moment. hboot 1.54.
I also got a question about this.
When I'm in the toolkit and I want to use the mainver error fix I always get Device not Found. Is this also because i'm on hboot 1.54 or maybe not a correct setting somwhere (adb?).
haenraets said:
With the HTC ONE toolkit you can unlock your bootloader and flash a custom recovery.
Very easy. I'm in the same situation at this moment. hboot 1.54.
I also got a question about this.
When I'm in the toolkit and I want to use the mainver error fix I always get Device not Found. Is this also because i'm on hboot 1.54 or maybe not a correct setting somwhere (adb?).
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Oh but I must unlock my RELOCKED bootloader to install the recovery right?
flamechamp said:
Oh but I must unlock my RELOCKED bootloader to install the recovery right?
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Yes... That is correct and once you unlock it you can use the all in one kit to flash a recovery and then you can flash the rom of your choice
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flamechamp said:
Oh but I must unlock my RELOCKED bootloader to install the recovery right?
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Yes, and you can do this with the toolkit.
leohdz148 said:
Yes... That is correct and once you unlock it you can use the all in one kit to flash a recovery and then you can flash the rom of your choice
Sent from my ViperOne
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Yes, and you can do this with the toolkit.
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But through the toolkit, the unlocking process will use the HTC Dev method which erases the phone's internal memory and some part which contains some apps right? Any other cons which shouldn't I unlock through HTC Dev?
Here it is but be careful
flamechamp said:
Any links maybe? Because as far as I know I need custom recovery to flash ROMs and to install custom recovery S-OFF is needed.
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Go there, register an account
http://www.htcdev.com/
after that click on the "developer center" button and right in the middle you will find a "unlock bootloader" button
click on it, follow instructions, but make sure you have a full backup of your storage cause it will be erased
S-OFF is a security flag that gives you permission to "play" with organic partitions of the devices system in a way
you don't need it for having custom recovery, after you unlock you can flash a recovery the exact same way you did with S-OFF or restore a backup you did before reverting to complete stock
S-OFF for most users is only a solution to not losing warranty after unlocking as unlocking actually voids your software warranty and in a way the hardware warranty as HTC can claim that the unofficial software you used actually damaged the device.
If I helped to make you understand in any way I am glad but please if you don't understand what these procedures do or how they work in a general sense it's better not to use/perform them, if you are in any way like me who spent the better part of a salary to buy this phone it would be a shame wasting all that money bricking it out of ignorance, if not, it's still a shame.
flamechamp said:
But through the toolkit, the unlocking process will use the HTC Dev method which erases the phone's internal memory and some part which contains some apps right? Any other cons which shouldn't I unlock through HTC Dev?
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Yea it wipes everything so I suggest you back up anything important to you before you unlock... And there aren't any other cons except the fact that it will wipe EVERYTHING (apps, contacts synced with phone, music, pictures, etc.), thats the only con to it
Sent from my ViperOne
I think there is some confusion here for the OP.
First, S-off and unlocking your bootloader are 2 completely different things. To install custom recoveries, and therefore custom Roms and kernels, you need an unlocked bootloader (I am not sue what all the talk of relocking was about). The only way for you to unlock at this point is with HTCdev, and this will wipe your device unfortunately. Their are guides to unlocking and rooting your phone in this very forum
dgtiii said:
I think there is some confusion here for the OP.
First, S-off and unlocking your bootloader are 2 completely different things. To install custom recoveries, and therefore custom Roms and kernels, you need an unlocked bootloader (I am not sue what all the talk of relocking was about). The only way for you to unlock at this point is with HTCdev, and this will wipe your device unfortunately. Their are guides to unlocking and rooting your phone in this very forum
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Yes, I got things mixed up. I got so frustrated with S-ON such that I forgot that the real problem is the RELOCKED status of my phone. Thanks for reminding me
But i do need S-OFF to flash splash screen right?
flamechamp said:
Yes, I got things mixed up. I got so frustrated with S-ON such that I forgot that the real problem is the RELOCKED status of my phone. Thanks for reminding me
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No problem, glad to help.....
flamechamp said:
Yes, I got things mixed up. I got so frustrated with S-ON such that I forgot that the real problem is the RELOCKED status of my phone. Thanks for reminding me
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??? There was no talk from anyone about 'relocking'. You were told about 5 times you had to unlock your bootloader.
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redbull123 said:
??? There was no talk from anyone about 'relocking'. You were told about 5 times you had to unlock your bootloader.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium 4
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no, I got it relocked to update my firmware last time. But can't have it unlocked now. But now I know that using HTC Dev method, it will be solved.
But I do need S-OFF to flash splash screen right?

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