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[SOLVED] Can't flash RUU's?

Sorry for creating a lot of help threads, but things just don't wanna work my way.
Yesterday I wanted to flash a RUU to see exactly how HTC does things and if it's easy or hard. Anyway. I come from a Galaxy S3 and if I wanted to go back to stock from any other rom, I simply flashed a stock rom tar with a program called Odin, but it doesn't seem to be as simple with HTC.
I downloaded a RUU for the Europe region as it seemed the most obvious thing to do, but my CID is Nordic (HTC__Y13). Here's how it went:
Being on a 4.2.2 custom rom:
I tried running the RUU when I was on a 4.2.2. custom rom (InsertCoin 2.0.2), and I fired up the RUU file and followed the instructions. Then it said my phone isn't supported and that I need another RUU file.
Being on a stock odexed 1.29 rom:
I then installed a stock 1.29 rom from Mike1986. and then fired up the RUU. I followed the instructions and it seems the flashing started. It sent me to the RUU mode (the HTC screen) and began the flashing process. It said it wiped the data and that it sent some signature keys, I think. Three minutes later, the RUU window disappeared. I could see the program was still running but the window disappeared. It quickly flashed for about half a second and I could see some text saying that my phone isn't supported, but why the hell did it commence the flashing?
I pulled the cable, long-pressed the power button and let it boot, it hadn't wiped a thing.
Let it be known that before I opened the RUU's, I made sure I was bootloader locked and S-ON (with the revone method).
Is it because I have the Nordic CID and I had a RUU for the European region? If so, I looked anywhere and everywhere for a Nordic RUU but there's none to be found.
Any help is appreciated.

You can only use an RUU which is the same or newer than the firmware on the phone, e.g. if your last official update was 1.29.401.13 you could only use an RUU that version or above UNLESS you're S-OFF, in which case you can use an older one if you have Super CID and a locked/relocked bootloader

EddyOS said:
You can only use an RUU which is the same or newer than the firmware on the phone, e.g. if your last official update was 1.29.401.13 you could only use an RUU that version or above UNLESS you're S-OFF, in which case you can use an older one if you have Super CID and a locked/relocked bootloader
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So what you're saying, is:
If I acquire Super CID, then flash a Europe RUU and then set my CID back to what it originally was (or maybe even set it to HTC__001) and then reflash the RUU, and it'll work beautifully? I'm S-OFF, btw.

Theshawty said:
So what you're saying, is:
If I acquire Super CID, then flash a Europe RUU and then set my CID back to what it originally was (or maybe even set it to HTC__001) and then reflash the RUU, and it'll work beautifully? I'm S-OFF, btw.
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Where you S-Off or S-On when you ran the RUU?

bobsie41 said:
Where you S-Off or S-On when you ran the RUU?
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S-ON with the bootloader locked. I wanted to see if it was possible.
I'm not really looking to revert to unrooted stock, at least not now. I just want to know that it's possible without too much work for when it would be necessary or when I want to try out unrooted stock again. It's always nice to have a fallback.

Theshawty said:
S-ON with the bootloader locked. I wanted to see if it was possible.
I'm not really looking to revert to unrooted stock, at least not now. I just want to know that it's possible without too much work for when it would be necessary or when I want to try out unrooted stock again. It's always nice to have a fallback.
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As far as I'm aware, you can only run a RUU that is relevant to you device whilst you are s-on and only one that is equal to or above the firmware that you are running.
The only way to return to official un-rooted stock is, again, to run a RUU for your device or install a completely stock nandroid backup of your device or one running the same version as yours.

OK, full example...
You originally get an unbranded One from the EU and you get the OTA to 1.29.401.13. From this point on, with an S-ON/Locked phone with CID HTC__001 you can ONLY flash an RUU which is 1.29.401.13 or higher. This will never change. If you get an RUU from a specific carrier you cannot flash it as it doesn't match your CID.
If you unlock the bootloader, but stay S-ON, you cannot flash an RUU at all - you HAVE to relock the bootloader first but you can still only flash an RUU matching your CID and is the same or newer than your current version.
If you S-OFF and change the CID to 11111111 you can flash ANY RUU you want, even those older than your current version, e.g. 1.28.401.7. You still have to have a locked/relocked bootloader but you can stay S-OFF and flash the RUU. As the only RUU available at the moment for the unbranded One is 1.28.401.7 it means you can flash that and then get the OTA updates in sequence to get to the latest version
Once back at the older version using the RUU you could change your CID back to HTC__001 if you wanted but I don't think it matters

EddyOS said:
OK, full example...
You originally get an unbranded One from the EU and you get the OTA to 1.29.401.13. From this point on, with an S-ON/Locked phone with CID HTC__001 you can ONLY flash an RUU which is 1.29.401.13 or higher. This will never change. If you get an RUU from a specific carrier you cannot flash it as it doesn't match your CID.
If you unlock the bootloader, but stay S-ON, you cannot flash an RUU at all - you HAVE to relock the bootloader first but you can still only flash an RUU matching your CID and is the same or newer than your current version.
If you S-OFF and change the CID to 11111111 you can flash ANY RUU you want, even those older than your current version, e.g. 1.28.401.7. You still have to have a locked/relocked bootloader but you can stay S-OFF and flash the RUU. As the only RUU available at the moment for the unbranded One is 1.28.401.7 it means you can flash that and then get the OTA updates in sequence to get to the latest version
Once back at the older version using the RUU you could change your CID back to HTC__001 if you wanted but I don't think it matters
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Ah, thanks for the clarification! If I do this (Super CID plus flash the RUU), should I change back to the HTC__Y13 cid or change to something like HTC__001 to get the updates for the Europe region? I heard Europe gets OTA's faster than other regions.
One more thing, why does the bootloader have to be locked? Does the RUU check for this?

Theshawty said:
Ah, thanks for the clarification! If I do this (Super CID plus flash the RUU), should I change back to the HTC__Y13 cid or change to something like HTC__001 to get the updates for the Europe region? I heard Europe gets OTA's faster than other regions.
One more thing, why does the bootloader have to be locked? Does the RUU check for this?
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If you wish to get ota's you will need to have a cid which is relevant to the RUU you have run. Either of those cid's should work for a x.xx.401.x RUU. Not sure about the bootloader locking for an RUU.

bobsie41 said:
If you wish to get ota's you will need to have a cid which is relevant to the RUU you have run. Either of those cid's should work for a x.xx.401.x RUU. Not sure about the bootloader locking for an RUU.
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The bootloader doesn't need to be locked to flash a RUU. A guy over at Swedroid flashed a Europe RUU (401 device) (after setting Super CID) coming from a carrier-branded One and the RUU did flash perfectly.
I would of course want OTA's, but the thing is, I heard Europe gets them faster than the Nordic region.

Theshawty said:
The bootloader doesn't need to be locked to flash a RUU. A guy over at Swedroid flashed a Europe RUU (401 device) (after setting Super CID) coming from a carrier-branded One and the RUU did flash perfectly.
I would of course want OTA's, but the thing is, I heard Europe gets them faster than the Nordic region.
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Not necessarily. As with the s3, releases seem pretty random from country to country in Europe. I had the one x with HTC__001 cid and was one of the last to be updated.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium

Locked the bootloader and went into fastboot and started the RUU. It is now flashing :victory:
After it's done, I will turn the CID back to HTC__Y13 and reflash the RUU.

Theshawty said:
The bootloader doesn't need to be locked to flash a RUU. A guy over at Swedroid flashed a Europe RUU (401 device) (after setting Super CID) coming from a carrier-branded One and the RUU did flash perfectly.
I would of course want OTA's, but the thing is, I heard Europe gets them faster than the Nordic region.
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I, personally, would relock the bootloader purely to cover yourself. As for CID, it's up to you. Using HTC__001 might not get it the second an OTA comes out but I'm sure you're patient enough to wait a few days

EddyOS said:
I, personally, would relock the bootloader purely to cover yourself. As for CID, it's up to you. Using HTC__001 might not get it the second an OTA comes out but I'm sure you're patient enough to wait a few days
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I just want back to stock for a few days. I'm a bit tired of custom roming yet I can't stay away from it!

Theshawty said:
I just want back to stock for a few days. I'm a bit tired of custom roming yet I can't stay away from it!
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I've done the same with my Nexus 4, and shall do the same with my One when I get it next month. I want S-OFF purely because the only RUU we have is an older than what I'll likely get on my phone. This way I can always go back to stock (unless a newer RUU leaks that is!)

How awfully peculiar, though. After I flashed to stock (the 1.28 something RUU), I got an update to 1.29.401.12. My brother, whom also have a One in the same region as I, has the 1.29.401.16 update (I am four decimals behind him ).
I thought I would get an update to .16, or am I just being too impatient?
I know I had .16 before custom roms though.

I read all, very useful conversation,saved me lot of time
Only a thing i havent understand
Im now S-OFF,unlocked with superCID ( runnind a branded italian rom with (now old)TIM__041(if i rememeber right)cid)
What i need to do to have a stock unbranded european RUU
Do i need to relock bootloader Before flashing or not matters?

Theshawty said:
How awfully peculiar, though. After I flashed to stock (the 1.28 something RUU), I got an update to 1.29.401.12. My brother, whom also have a One in the same region as I, has the 1.29.401.16 update (I am four decimals behind him ).
I thought I would get an update to .16, or am I just being too impatient?
I know I had .16 before custom roms though.
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.16 was for the M7_U handsets, M7_UL is on .12

EddyOS said:
.16 was for the M7_U handsets, M7_UL is on .12
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But my little brother and I both have UL devices, and his clearly says UL in the about screens.

Theshawty said:
But my little brother and I both have UL devices, and his clearly says UL in the about screens.
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Hmmm, perhaps it is down to CID then...I don't know anyone in the UK with anything over .12

Flashing a RUU?

Hello there
These are the current stats of my device:
ROM: TrickDroid 7.5.0
CID: superCID 11111111
S-OFF
Recovery: TWRP 2.5.0
Bootloader: Unlocked
If I want to flash a RUU, I understand that just about ANY RUU will work because I have Super CID, but I want to know if there certain prerequists to flashing a RUU? Like for instance would I have to relock bootloader, set it to S-ON, flash stock recovery first, etc?
I'll probably be flashing either one of those:
RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.3_R_Radio_4A .14.3250.13_10.33.1150.01_release_311678_signed.exe
RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13. 3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe
Thanks

TarekElsakka said:
Hello there
These are the current stats of my device:
ROM: TrickDroid 7.5.0
CID: superCID 11111111
S-OFF
Recovery: TWRP 2.5.0
Bootloader: Unlocked
If I want to flash a RUU, I understand that just about ANY RUU will work because I have Super CID, but I want to know if there certain prerequists to flashing a RUU? Like for instance would I have to relock bootloader, set it to S-ON, flash stock recovery first, etc?
I'll probably be flashing either one of those:
RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.3_R_Radio_4A .14.3250.13_10.33.1150.01_release_311678_signed.exe
RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13. 3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe
Thanks
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You should be able to flash the ruu the way you are. The only differences between your phone and mine when I flashed the brightstar ruu is the Rom I was on and I had relocked my bootloader. S-off will be retained after the flash but twrp will be replaced with the stock recovery. If it fails to flash you can try it again after relocking the bootloader but I don't think it's necessary.

Thank you very much. I won't need the bootloader to be unlocked anyhow in order to receive OTA updates so I might as well relock it and not flash a custom recovery. I do not need to be S-ON in order to receive OTA updates, right? Just locked bootloader, RUU, stock recovery and the proper CID (like HTC__001, for instance)? And while S-OFF, is changing CID from 111111 to HTC__001 as easy as using one command like
Code:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
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TarekElsakka said:
Thank you very much. I won't need the bootloader to be unlocked anyhow in order to receive OTA updates so I might as well relock it and not flash a custom recovery. I do not need to be S-ON in order to receive OTA updates, right? Just locked bootloader, RUU, stock recovery and the proper CID (like HTC__001, for instance)? And while S-OFF, is changing CID from 111111 to HTC__001 as easy as using one command like
Code:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
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Your pretty much spot on... Keep in mind that for otas your model id needs to be right for the ruu you flash as well as the cid. For example my phone is a US AT&T model has the same model id for the US dev version. So I just needed to be sure to flash the US dev ruu (brightstar) and then set the correct cid (bs_us001) and life is good. Problem is I don't personally know the model id or cid for the ruus you intend to flash. The good news is you can find your model id as well as change it if you need to. The threads to do this are pretty easy to find I'll get a link if you need me too. And to confirm "fastboot oem writecid ********" is what ya need... The asterisks are of course whatever cid you intend to write.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269317&highlight=+model+id+
You can find your model id by doing this in this thread if you need to

Thank you so much for your reply. So from what I understood, in order to go back to stock, I'd have to flash a RUU that will be compatible with my Model ID, correct? I do know what my model is, and it is PN0711000 if I am not mistaken (I have it saved on a text file somewhere), but the problem is that I will not know which model ID I need and for which RUU. And by the way, if something ever goes wrong with my device after returning it to full stock but with a different Model ID, wouldn't HTC be able to figure that out and void my warranty? Sorry for the 20 questions I am very new to this. I appreciate your help.

TarekElsakka said:
Thank you so much for your reply. So from what I understood, in order to go back to stock, I'd have to flash a RUU that will be compatible with my Model ID, correct? I do know what my model is, and it is PN0711000 if I am not mistaken (I have it saved on a text file somewhere), but the problem is that I will not know which model ID I need and for which RUU. And by the way, if something ever goes wrong with my device after returning it to full stock but with a different Model ID, wouldn't HTC be able to figure that out and void my warranty? Sorry for the 20 questions I am very new to this. I appreciate your help.
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Just replied to you in another thread lol... Um if that's your model id I believe... Emphasis on believe... That matches the Europe ruu and possibly the Asia one too. Maybe someone who knows for sure will pop in here and confirm. As far as the warranty stuff if there is no ruu for you specific carrier then make a fresh nandroid backup of the stock Rom and with s-off can be made like it was when you bought it.

Yeah I just saw your post there, thank you lol. Unfortunately I was stupid enough not to make a Nandroid Backup of my stock ROM before I went ahead and flashed a custom one.

viperlox said:
Just replied to you in another thread lol... Um if that's your model id I believe... Emphasis on believe... That matches the Europe ruu and possibly the Asia one too. Maybe someone who knows for sure will pop in here and confirm. As far as the warranty stuff if there is no ruu for you specific carrier then make a fresh nandroid backup of the stock Rom and with s-off can be made like it was when you bought it.
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The MID for UK RUU is PN0710000

Rex2369 said:
The MID for UK RUU is PN0710000
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Thank you so much. So MID PN0710000 and CID HTC__001. Correct?

TarekElsakka said:
Thank you so much. So MID PN0710000 and CID HTC__001. Correct?
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Yeah that is correct.

changing CID

Hi all, I was on cid HTC__332 but then i got SuperCID since HTC__332 was slow on updates, now i want to go back to stock, can i get Taiwan CID instead of my original CID since Taiwan is fast on updates, so can i write Taiwanese CID HTC__621 instead of my original stock CID? any help will be much appreciated , thanks

muhammad.uzi1994 said:
Hi all, I was on cid HTC__332 but then i got SuperCID since HTC__332 was slow on updates, now i want to go back to stock, can i get Taiwan CID instead of my original CID since Taiwan is fast on updates, so can i write Taiwanese CID HTC__621 instead of my original stock CID? any help will be much appreciated , thanks
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You can change to whatever CID you have but you MUST have same software version as your CID to receive OTA...
That means:
fastboot getvar cid = adb shell getprop ro.cid

kotag82 said:
You can change to whatever CID you have but you MUST have same software version as your CID to receive OTA...
That means:
fastboot getvar cid = adb shell getprop ro.cid
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ok so i have one question, im on CID HTC__621 (CID for Taiwan) and MID PNO711000 (also for Taiwan/Asia region) , i'm planning to flash stock recovery, and relock my bootloader after installing Stock Taiwanese ROM, will i be able to get OTA's then? i downgraded my Hboot too , to match the stock rom base, will i get OTA's by relocking bootloader after installing stock rom? Please note that HTC__621 is not my original CID, my original was HTC__332, thanks

muhammad.uzi1994 said:
ok so i have one question, im on CID HTC__621 (CID for Taiwan) and MID PNO711000 (also for Taiwan/Asia region) , i'm planning to flash stock recovery, and relock my bootloader after installing Stock Taiwanese ROM, will i be able to get OTA's then? i downgraded my Hboot too , to match the stock rom base, will i get OTA's by relocking bootloader after installing stock rom? Please note that HTC__621 is not my original CID, my original was HTC__332, thanks
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you don't need to relock bootloader as you S-OFF to receive/apply OTA but completely stock is a MUST including stock recovery

kotag82 said:
you don't need to relock bootloader as you S-OFF to receive/apply OTA but completely stock is a MUST including stock recovery
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ok so the fact that HTC__621 isnt my ORIGINAL cid and that i changed to it from HTC__332 wont cause any trouble with the OTA and firmware, right?

muhammad.uzi1994 said:
ok so the fact that HTC__621 isnt my ORIGINAL cid and that i changed to it from HTC__332 wont cause any trouble with the OTA and firmware, right?
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It should not be any problem, if any I will help you. What CID you have now? if possible stay with supercid

kotag82 said:
It should not be any problem, if any I will help you. What CID you have now? if possible stay with supercid
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i have HTC__621 now, i had SuperCID before but i'm returning to Taiwanese stock ROM as i had some issues with the custom ROM's , i'll holla at you in this thread if i need any help, thanks and i have model id PN0711000 , and i downgraded my hboot, now i'm downloading Guru's stock Reset ROM 2.24.709.1 , after installing this ROM , i'll update to the corresponding firmware , then relock my bootloader, i will however keep s off

muhammad.uzi1994 said:
i have HTC__621 now, i had SuperCID before but i'm returning to Taiwanese stock ROM as i had some issues with the custom ROM's , i'll holla at you in this thread if i need any help, thanks and i have model id PN0711000 , and i downgraded my hboot, now i'm downloading Guru's stock Reset ROM 2.24.709.1 , after installing this ROM , i'll update to the corresponding firmware , then relock my bootloader, i will however keep s off
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bear in mind you need to downgradeto unlock bootloader again via revone, locked/unlocked bootloader check are skipped as you s-off, I'm receiving and applying OTA with unlocked bootloader without any problems

kotag82 said:
bear in mind you need to downgradeto unlock bootloader again via revone, locked/unlocked bootloader check are skipped as you s-off, I'm receiving and applying OTA with unlocked bootloader without any problems
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so you mean that if i have s off, i can receive OTA without locking bootloader?
EDIT: i am now on OS 2.24.709.1 with hboot 1.54, unlocked and s off , running stock taiwanese 4.2.2 ROM, i receive OTA update to 4.3 and it downloads fine too, but when i choose to install it , the phone boots up into recovery, the progress bar goes halfway and then i get a red exclamation mark icon and i have to restart my phone, can you tell me what i'm doing wrong?when i press power button and volume up and down simultaneously to get the menu in recovery, i see error "cannot mount sd card, fail 1 times" upto 4 times and also there is a Tamper flag on the recovery menu , my bootloader is unlocked but Tampered and i'm on hboot 1.54

muhammad.uzi1994 said:
so you mean that if i have s off, i can receive OTA without locking bootloader?
EDIT: i am now on OS 2.24.709.1 with hboot 1.54, unlocked and s off , running stock taiwanese 4.2.2 ROM, i receive OTA update to 4.3 and it downloads fine too, but when i choose to install it , the phone boots up into recovery, the progress bar goes halfway and then i get a red exclamation mark icon and i have to restart my phone, can you tell me what i'm doing wrong?when i press power button and volume up and down simultaneously to get the menu in recovery, i see error "cannot mount sd card, fail 1 times" upto 4 times and also there is a Tamper flag on the recovery menu , my bootloader is unlocked but Tampered and i'm on hboot 1.54
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did you run RUU? how come you have Tampered? Did you flash custom 2.24.709.1 firmware or original signed one? Can you attach updater-script from OTA (META-INF\com\google\android)

kotag82 said:
did you run RUU? how come you have Tampered? Did you flash custom 2.24.709.1 firmware or original signed one? Can you attach updater-script from OTA (META-INF\com\google\android)
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i flashed the original signed one https://www.dropbox.com/s/u57lqm3alw05h3q/updater-script.rar and here it is

Which CID gets the fastest OTA?

My CID is htc_001 and it sucks i allways get ota updates very slow compared to the other cids, so my question is to which cid should i change in order to get the fastest ota updates?
And another question, i flashed TWRP and rooted my phone, i still can get ota updates?
Again sorry for my noobish questions and my bad english.

You will need to be fully stock to get OTA's, recovery, no missing apps, stock rom etc.
and as for CID, well at a guess I would say super cid would get the updates first, however, recently ive heard its very dependant on your operator, country and whether you brought your phone or its on contract.
Im in the UK and on CID HTC__001 too, I read today that HTC are releasing the sense 6 update to UK customers somewhere around the 11th June, so Wednesday. im all ready for it, just got to flash stock recovery.

Seanie280672 said:
You will need to be fully stock to get OTA's, recovery, no missing apps, stock rom etc.
and as for CID, well at a guess I would say super cid would get the updates first, however, recently ive heard its very dependant on your operator, country and whether you brought your phone or its on contract.
Im in the UK and on CID HTC__001 too, I read today that HTC are releasing the sense 6 update to UK customers somewhere around the 11th June, so Wednesday. im all ready for it, just got to flash stock recovery.
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So all i need to do to get updateds is to flash stock recovery? (i can keep the root, right?)
How can i flash the stock recovery?

Num_Lock said:
So all i need to do to get updateds is to flash stock recovery? (i can keep the root, right?)
How can i flash the stock recovery?
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Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

alray said:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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Ok... do I need a file or something? can you explain more detailed?
I'm sorry for being noob it's just I'm used to samsung phones development and the htc development is different with new stuff (s off unlocking ruu and whatever) so i need you to explain me more detailed.
Thank you.

Num_Lock said:
Ok... I need a file or something? can you explain in more details?
I'm sorry for being noob it's just I'm reguler to samsung phones development and the htc development is different with new stuff (s off unlocking ruu and whatever) so i need you to explain me more detailed.
Thank you.
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you need the stock recovery file (recovery.img) from the same version firmware of your phone. i.e if you phone is on 4.19.401.1 and you want to update to 5.20.401.1, you need the recovery.img file from the 4.19.401.1 firmware.
also read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52894276&postcount=9

alray said:
you need the stock recovery file (recovery.img) from the same version firmware of your phone. i.e if you phone is on 4.19.401.1 and you want to update to 5.20.401.1, you need the recovery.img file from the 4.19.401.1 firmware.
also read this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52894276&postcount=9
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OK and one more thing, i need to s off to change my cid?

Num_Lock said:
OK and one more thing, i need to s off to change my cid?
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yes you need s-off, and if you change your cid, it must match your sw version! some software version only have a unique compatible cid and other have many compatible cid. i.e .401 sw version can use many different cid: HTC__001, HTC__Y13, HTC__032, HTC__203 etc etc..... but .502 version can only use one cid: CWS__001
to change cid:
Code:
fastboot oem writecid YOUR_CID [COLOR="Green"]<---- in most cases, start with HTC in capital letter, 2 underscores and 3 digits, always 8 characters total.[/COLOR]
i.e:
Code:
fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
you can read your actual cid with this command:
Code:
fastboot oem readcid

alray said:
yes you need s-off, and if you change your cid, it must match your sw version! some software version only have a unique compatible cid and other have many compatible cid. i.e .401 sw version can use many different cid: HTC__001, HTC__Y13, HTC__032, HTC__203 etc etc..... but .502 version can only use one cid: CWS__001
to change cid:
Code:
fastboot oem writecid YOUR_CID [COLOR="Green"]<---- in most cases, start with HTC in capital letter, 2 underscores and 3 digits, always 8 characters total.[/COLOR]
i.e:
Code:
fastboot oem writecid HTC__001
you can read your actual cid with this command:
Code:
fastboot oem readcid
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I want to change to supercid, it supports my version? and with s off i can still get ota right?

Num_Lock said:
I want to change to supercid, it supports my version? and with s off i can still get ota right?
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on some sw version, you will not receive ota update with supercid. supercid is used to bypass cid check when installing some rom/ruu.
for s-off question, read the link i have posted at post #6

alray said:
on some sw version, you will not receive ota update with supercid. supercid is used to bypass cid check when installing some rom/ruu.
for s-off question, read the link i have posted at post #6
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In my version i will get ota updates with supercid?
Thanks for your help i really appreciate it.

Num_Lock said:
In my version i will get ota updates with supercid?
Thanks for your help i really appreciate it.
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idk, refer to the android-info.txt of the ota.zip and you'll see all supported cid.

USA developers edition get ota first every time
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[Q] Can I downgrade 6.06 to 1.29 with S-OFF

Hi all, I was just wondering if I should run the RUU ZIP or EXE if I am on S-OFF.
I currently have the 6.06.401.1 firmware along with the stock 6.06.401.1 rom. I need to return to the stock 1.29.707.1 for my HTC__044 before taking the latest OTA to Android Lollipop.
So far, I have used my S-OFF to change my bootloader to *LOCKED* and flashed stock recovery and stock rom for the 6.06.401.1.
I currently have both the 1.29.707.1 RUU EXE and ZIP. Which one should I use? I read that I need to have the 1.44 Hboot but I currently have the 1.54 Hboot.
Halp?

uhm, what? this is nonsense , the lastest available RUU is "4.19.401.9" which must be flashed under hboot 1.56 ... there is no need to go to initial release of android 4.1!
WARNING!!! YOU MUST FLASH HBOOT 1.56 BEFORE APPLYING 4.19.401.9 RUU
RUU: http://d-h.st/KmT
+There is no need to LOCK your bootloader to get an OTA update... Mine is always unlocked and never had a problem with OTA's
+RUU's work only under S-OFF

Androidian10 said:
Hi all, I was just wondering if I should run the RUU ZIP or EXE if I am on S-OFF.
I currently have the 6.06.401.1 firmware along with the stock 6.06.401.1 rom. I need to return to the stock 1.29.707.1 for my HTC__044 before taking the latest OTA to Android Lollipop.
So far, I have used my S-OFF to change my bootloader to *LOCKED* and flashed stock recovery and stock rom for the 6.06.401.1.
I currently have both the 4.20.707.1 RUU EXE and ZIP. Which one should I use? I read that I need to have the 1.44 Hboot but I currently have the 1.54 Hboot.
Halp?
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you can use the RUU you have fine 4.20.707.1, you'll just have to make sure your cid and mid match first, and also just flash the 4.20.707.1 firmware first, this will put you on the correct HBOOT and system files for the RUU, no need to lock your bootloader with s-off.
or you can skip all of that and just flash the 7.19.401.2 RUU right now as your phone is as your already on the 6.xx.401.x firmware.
you don't really have any reason to back flash.

Seanie280672 said:
you can use the RUU you have fine 4.20.707.1, you'll just have to make sure your cid and mid match first, and also just flash the 4.20.707.1 firmware first, this will put you on the correct HBOOT and system files for the RUU, no need to lock your bootloader with s-off.
or you can skip all of that and just flash the 7.19.401.2 RUU right now as your phone is as your already on the 6.xx.401.x firmware.
you don't really have any reason to back flash.
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But I can't seem to find a 4.20.707.1 RUU. I only have the 1.29.707.3 firmware. I need a region specific one because I need to trade my phone in.
Could you point me in the direction of a 4.20.707.1 RUU zip?
Also, is it safe to OTA update if I flash back to 1.29 with S-OFF?
Edit: Crap I made a typo in my OP, I mean that I have the 1.29 RUU EXE and ZIP right now.

Androidian10 said:
But I can't seem to find a 4.20.707.1 RUU. I only have the 1.29.707.3 firmware. I need a region specific one because I need to trade my phone in.
Edit: Crap I made a typo in my OP, I mean that I have the 1.29 RUU EXE and ZIP right now.
Could you point me in the direction of a 4.20.707.1 RUU zip?
Also, is it safe to OTA update if I flash back to 1.29 with S-OFF?
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I thought you said you had the 4.20.707.1 RUU
if not then you'll have to use the 1.29.707 one that you have, you'll just have to flash the 1.44 hboot first or the firmware that matches the RUU.

Seanie280672 said:
I thought you said you had the 4.20.707.1 RUU
if not then you'll have to use the 1.29.707 one that you have, you'll just have to flash the 1.44 hboot first or the firmware that matches the RUU.
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Yeah I had a typo.
So yeah, I have both the EXE and ZIP RUU.
I'm thinking that the ZIP RUU has the 1.44 hboot no?
Also, most importantly, can I take official OTA updates while I am S-OFFed?

Androidian10 said:
Yeah I had a typo.
So yeah, I have both the EXE and ZIP RUU.
I'm thinking that the ZIP RUU has the 1.44 hboot no?
Also, most importantly, can I take official OTA updates while I am S-OFFed?
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yes you can take OTA's whilst s-off, do not go s-on at any point.
I would also say try the RUU.zip first.

Seanie280672 said:
yes you can take OTA's whilst s-off, do not go s-on at any point.
I would also say try the RUU.zip first.
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Righto. Will report back again.
I hope the guy at the store doesn't go into the bootloader when I trade my m7 in. Even then I already set the flag to locked so I think he'll miss that S-OFF portion.

Androidian10 said:
Righto. Will report back again.
I hope the guy at the store doesn't go into the bootloader when I trade my m7 in. Even then I already set the flag to locked so I think he'll miss that S-OFF portion.
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cid and mid need to match the ruu your flashing first.

Seanie280672 said:
cid and mid need to match the ruu your flashing first.
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Already checked with fastboot getvar all.

Seanie280672 said:
cid and mid need to match the ruu your flashing first.
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Actually, problem. :/
I have a matching CID which is HTC__044 but the modelid is PN0714000.
The RUU's android-info has a matching CID of HTC__044 but a modelid of PN0711000.
What now?

Androidian10 said:
Actually, problem. :/
I have a matching CID which is HTC__044 but the modelid is PN0714000.
The RUU's android-info has a matching CID of HTC__044 but a modelid of PN0711000.
What now?
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unlock your bootloader, flash twrp recovery and change your mid, are you sure your using the RUU for the M7_UL as that looks a lot like the M7_U mid too me, can you give me a link for the RUU's you downloaded please.
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here you go, do this instead, this is going to be a bit backwards and forwards.
Unlock your bootloader, and flash TWRP recovery, then use the mid change tool to change your mid to the correct one.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712469376
next copy this guru reset file to your internal storage and flash it, select no to stock radio and no to stock recovery: http://www.htc1guru.com/2013/11/guru-reset-3-63-707-4-stock-rom/
now lock your bootloader
and finally flash the matching firmwqare from here: http://d-h.st/BWu this will put stock recovery and stock radio on your phone.

Seanie280672 said:
unlock your bootloader, flash twrp recovery and change your mid, are you sure your using the RUU for the M7_UL as that looks a lot like the M7_U mid too me, can you give me a link for the RUU's you downloaded please.
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I actually ran the RUU. It's now stuck on waiting for device after the usual flush after 90 hboot pre-update.
I changed the modelid in the android-info.txt since it was decrypted.

Anyone help me?
My computer can't see the device anymore after flashing the hboot!

Androidian10 said:
Anyone help me?
My computer can't see the device anymore after flashing the hboot!
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if your using windows 8 or higher then that's the problem, HBOOT 1.44 doesn't work with it, there is a fix around here somewhere by @clsA but ive never had to use it myself.
trouble with changing the android-info text file is all of the OTA's will fail due to you having the wrong mid on your phone, you'll have to change your phones mid as soon as possible.

Seanie280672 said:
if your using windows 8 or higher then that's the problem, HBOOT 1.44 doesn't work with it, there is a fix around here somewhere by @clsA but ive never had to use it myself.
trouble with changing the android-info text file is all of the OTA's will fail due to you having the wrong mid on your phone, you'll have to change your phones mid as soon as possible.
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Ok, I have changed to an old Windows 7 laptop and tried doing the fastboot flash zip again. After I press enter, nothing happens at all. Not a single code at all. Just a blinker.
Edit: Started moving again. Phew. I almost had a heart attack.
So now do I do the fastboot writemid command?

Androidian10 said:
Ok, I have changed to an old Windows 7 laptop and tried doing the fastboot flash zip again. After I press enter, nothing happens at all. Not a single code at all. Just a blinker.
Edit: Started moving again. Phew. I almost had a heart attack.
So now do I do the fastboot writemid command?
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to change the mid you need to use the mid change tool I posted a link to it earlier, install it inside twrp recovery then select the mid you require from the list it gives you.

Seanie280672 said:
to change the mid you need to use the mid change tool I posted a link to it earlier, install it inside twrp recovery then select the mid you require from the list it gives you.
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It's okay now. I found a matching mid RUU for my phone.
But my question now is should I go S-ON to remove the red "This is a test device. Accordingly, to collect critical information about the device, Tell HTC is enabled and cannot be turned off regardless of device settings" warning? Or just leave it S-OFF and hope that the techies at the store doesn't notice it?

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I have done all the OTAs now so should I do the fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 as the final step before putting the phone aside to trade it in?

Androidian10 said:
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I have done all the OTAs now so should I do the fastboot oem writesecureflag 3 as the final step before putting the phone aside to trade it in?
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no, leave it s-off, if you turn it back s-on now you will get the tampered flag back.