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Flashing an OTA?

I have an HTC one running 4.3 google play I want it to be back to stock so I can sell it. It was originially running Bell mobility but I could not find an RUU for Bell but I found some OTA's for bell. how would I go about this, is it possible? Can I use another RUU and then flash the OTA for bell would that work?
If anyone has a bell RUU that would help alot thank you.
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If you fully converted to GPe, then you have s-off. Change the CID and flash a WWE Developers Edition RUU.
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CoryTallman said:
If you fully converted to GPe, then you have s-off. Change the CID and flash a WWE Developers Edition RUU.
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I don't have s-off I checked in the recovery mode it says m7_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RW.
How do I change CID?

iBillz said:
I don't have s-off I checked in the recovery mode it says m7_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RW.
How do I change CID?
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You can't with s-on. Flash a backup of your carriers stock rom and a stock recovery. Your phone will still say Tampered and Relocked.
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CoryTallman said:
You can't with s-on. Flash a backup of your carriers stock rom and a stock recovery. Your phone will still say Tampered and Relocked.
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The goal is for it to go back to a stock HTC one what should I do from here?

iBillz said:
The goal is for it to go back to a stock HTC one what should I do from here?
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If you never S-off before then you haven't changed your CID. If that's the case then follow @Mike1986 guide to going back to stock. Use method 3.: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618. Grab the CWM stock Nandroid for your device from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187010&postcount=1. [deleted]
That should work as long as you haven't changed your CID before.
Correction: That nandroid should have the stock recovery in it, if it's not then you'll have to search for it and flash it via fastboot. My apologies.

farang4u said:
If you never S-off before then you haven't changed your CID. If that's the case then follow @Mike1986 guide to going back to stock. Use method 3.: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265618. Grab the CWM stock Nandroid for your device from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45187010&postcount=1. It has the stock recovery in it.
That should work as long as you haven't changed your CID before.
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Will following what you said make the root untraceable. Meaning the warranty will be unvoided?

iBillz said:
Will following what you said make the root untraceable. Meaning the warranty will be unvoided?
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No, because your bootloader will indicate "Re-locked" instead of "Locked". Also, your IMEI was registered in HTC's database when you unlocked the bootloader via htcdev website. Only way to cover some of your tracks is to S-off the device by Revone if possible and using their lock command. It involves some risk. Rooting the phone doesn't always void the warranty, many times they'll will honor it if it's a genuine hardware issue.
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flashing bell firmware help
hi, i wanted to know if there is any way of fixing a touchscreen problem after flashing a firmware, the system is all fine, i have s-on, bootloader locked and also stock recovery with stock rom, but the touchscreen does not work, wondering if i could get some help ( firmware 1.29.666.17 bell canada). thank you.

farang4u said:
No, because your bootloader will indicate "Re-locked" instead of "Locked". Also, your IMEI was registered in HTC's database when you unlocked the bootloader via htcdev website. Only way to cover some of your tracks is to S-off the device by Revone if possible and using their lock command. It involves some risk. Rooting the phone doesn't always void the warranty, many times they'll will honor it if it's a genuine hardware issue.
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When I try and flash the Nandroid backup it says failed? am I missing something? I ran a factory reset before hand

iBillz said:
When I try and flash the Nandroid backup it says failed? am I missing something? I ran a factory reset before hand
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You don't flash a nandroid. You unzip it and use the restore function.
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Sending HTC One to warranty repair due to purple camera issue.

I will send my HTC One of service to Regenersis Poland but do not want them to see that I have S-OFF, what can I do to make them not to see that I have S-OFF?
I dont want to lose S-OFF if possible.
The reason why I'm sending mobile in service is due to purple camera issue.

Adrianiii said:
I will send my HTC One of service to Regenersis Poland but do not want them to see that I have S-OFF, what can I do to make them not to see that I have S-OFF?
The reason why I'm sending mobile in service is due to due to purple camera issue.
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Just do s-on ?

Kigsuha said:
Just do s-on ?
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I dont want to lose S-OFF.

Adrianiii said:
I dont want to lose S-OFF.
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You can just put s-on back when you get your phone back.

Can you just keep s-off but relock boot loader and restore stock Rom? Then just unlock when you get phone back....this way you retain your s-off.
I've heard that some HTC phones ship with s-off.
I think being locked and stock Rom and stock firmware should be sufficient.
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gustav30 said:
Can you just keep s-off but relock boot loader and restore stock Rom? Then just unlock when you get phone back....this way you retain your s-off.
I've heard that some HTC phones ship with s-off.
I think being locked and stock Rom and stock firmware should be sufficient.
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I think I will follow your advice, thanks! +1

gustav30 said:
Can you just keep s-off but relock boot loader and restore stock Rom? Then just unlock when you get phone back....this way you retain your s-off.
I've heard that some HTC phones ship with s-off.
I think being locked and stock Rom and stock firmware should be sufficient.
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correct! some phones do ship with s-off, so just relock and restore stock rom and you should be fine. also restore CID if you superCID

[Q] Sending device in for repair, what software precautions should I take?

I have one of the bad camera sensors, and rather than live with it I'm hoping HTC can fix it.
I unlocked the bootloader on my device, and I was wondering: would HTC refuse service for this? Also, should I go S-Off and remove the "tampered with" message?
Any advice would be appreciated!

Definitely relock and remove tampered label using revone
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SmallMan123 said:
Definitely relock and remove tampered label using revone
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Well crap. Thanks for the prompt response!
I assume that also means I should revert to the stock ROM. Or would the Google Play ROM be be OK?

michaelalias said:
Well crap. Thanks for the prompt response!
I assume that also means I should revert to the stock ROM. Or would the Google Play ROM be be OK?
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ReLOCKED isn't really recommended
S-off is usually okay, but RELOCKED, hmmm.
Might wanna look at my guide.
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Now I'm not sure what to do. I'm working on S-Off right now to remove the tampered. Aside from flashing a stock ROM (I'll assume for now Google Play edition is fine), is there anything else I should do?

michaelalias said:
Now I'm not sure what to do. I'm working on S-Off right now to remove the tampered. Aside from flashing a stock ROM (I'll assume for now Google Play edition is fine), is there anything else I should do?
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Honestly, you should go completely stock (with the software that came with your phone, i.e dont leave it gpe if it was sense based etc). Look @nkk71's guide to going stock, all the info you need is there
You can leave it s-off if you please but i would definitely LOCK the bootloader instead of RELOCKING since ive heard/read a few cases where they didn't fix the device since it was re-locked making it void of its warranty. Now personally, i would even go as far as S-ON, just to be on the safe side. I can attest that ive s-offed with rumrunner, s-oned, and then s-offed again with rumrunner (on my device) and it worked so you can s-off again when you get the device back.
Then once you get the device back you don't have to start all the way from the beginning with htc-dev, just use the same unlock code you got the first time(if you don't have it saved you can check the email it was sent in), and then proceed from the last step that was flash it in adb to unlock your phone again

Yeah sorry I meant relock as in lock bootlosder so on top it says *LOCKED*
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[Q] OTA after restoring with ruu HTC ONE

I restored my htc one to stock through ruu.exe.But there was difference between firmware, i had 4.19.161.11 and the one that i downloaded from htc1guru was 4.19.401.9 so i changed cid to 11111111 and i successfully restored to stock and i have s-off right now and i changed cid to its origional one .Tell htc is also disappeared and phone says it is test device.How to shut off tell htc and can i still receive ota updates ? Thanks..

M Ismaeel said:
I restored my htc one to stock through ruu.exe.But there was difference between firmware, i had 4.19.161.11 and the one that i downloaded from htc1guru was 4.19.401.9 so i changed cid to 11111111 and i successfully restored to stock and i have s-off right now and i changed cid to its origional one .Tell htc is also disappeared and phone says it is test device.How to shut off tell htc and can i still receive ota updates ? Thanks..
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So you have gone from 4.19.161.11,( Vodafone UK) to 4.19.401.9,(WWE).. post a fastboot getvar all..
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bored_stupid said:
So you have gone from 4.19.161.11,( Vodafone UK) to 4.19.401.9,(WWE).. post a fastboot getvar all..
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gtgtgtgg

european firmware beacuse im in spain so thts why i installed european version

Remove your imei and serial numbers from the post, that's your personal information.. To remove red text on start up look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2156368
Custom stock roms ie ARHD etc, are the most up to date out there. HTC tends to roll out their updates very gradually.. personally I'd go with custom stock roms.
PS.. If you use the custom hboot to remove red text, DO NOT RETURN TO S-ON...it will brick your phone.. Always flash stock hboot first, if you decide to S-ON in the future..
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bored_stupid said:
Remove your imei and serial numbers from the post, that's your personal information.. To remove red text on start up look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2156368
Custom stock roms ie ARHD etc, are the most up to date out there. HTC tends to roll out their updates very gradually.. personally I'd go with custom stock roms.
PS.. If you use the custom hboot to remove red text, DO NOT RETURN TO S-ON...it will brick your phone.. Always flash stock hboot first, if you decide to S-ON in the future..
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Sir i asked that can i recive ota updates from now on on my phone.i used stock rom to restore and my hboot is origional no modification to that.

If you have stock recovery and your CID and MID match the RUU, you should be ok to receive OTAs
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[Q] Downgrade hboot prior to sending phone for service?

I have read on various threads that when you send your phone for service, it typically comes back with latest firmware, and as a result, latest hboot 1.56. Would the device be considered for repair under warrenty if it is completely stock, s-on, latest firmware, but older hboot? This way the device firmware might not be upgraded during service and being on a lower hboot might make it easier to obtain s-off post service. Thoughts?

b99721 said:
I have read on various threads that when you send your phone for service, it typically comes back with latest firmware, and as a result, latest hboot 1.56. Would the device be considered for repair under warrenty if it is completely stock, s-on, latest firmware, but older hboot? This way the device firmware might not be upgraded during service and being on a lower hboot might make it easier to obtain s-off post service. Thoughts?
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if everything is up to date except the hboot, they will know you have tampered the phone and your warranty will not be valid.

Ok get it. Thanks.
Now can someone please point me to the source for hboot 1.56 (I am on 4.19.1540.9, but had flashed hboot 1.44 and need to revert to original hboot version). I am looking for only hboot and not complete ruu (dont hv bandwidth to download ruu). Quick response would really really help.
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LQDLpVZYyUpXPgC2sh1BvAS9Oo8B-fTiZU_JhpIH-fU/pubhtml#
You need the original unmodified.. these are GSM Only. By the way, does your bootloader say tampered, locked/relocked or does it just say locked.
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bored_stupid said:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1LQDLpVZYyUpXPgC2sh1BvAS9Oo8B-fTiZU_JhpIH-fU/pubhtml#
You need the original unmodified.. these are GSM Only. By the way, does your bootloader say tampered, locked/relocked or does it just say locked.
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Thanks!
My bootloader says unlocked - I had locked it day before yesterday (at that time it said Locked) but I have unlocked it again now so it says Unlocked. And am s-off. Mine is single sim gsm only phone and firmware is 4.19.1540.9. So which hboot to download? Will hboot for version 4.19.401.9 work on my device and be considered stock for it by service center?
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That will work ok, But... That's not the answer.. in order to return for warranty.. You phone has to be locked not relocked. Have tampered removed. Stock recovery. In other words out of the box software..
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
Do not under any circumstances go S-On yet..
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bored_stupid said:
That will work ok, But... That's not the answer.. in order to return for warranty.. You phone has to be locked not relocked. Have tampered removed. Stock recovery. In other words out of the box software..
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
Do not under any circumstances go S-On yet..
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Sure I will install stock recovery and do Lock (not relock). Thanks again!
I can unroot after Locked? From the super user app itself?
I plan to follow steps:
1) flash hboot 1.56
2) flash stock recovery
3) get Locked
4) unroot from app
5) factory reset
6) get s-on
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b99721 said:
Sure I will install stock recovery and do Lock (not relock). Thanks again!
I can unroot after Locked? From the super user app itself?
I plan to follow steps:
1) flash hboot 1.56
2) flash stock recovery
3) get Locked
4) unroot from app
5) factory reset
6) get s-on
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Be careful with hboot 1 56.
If you go S-On. You may not be able to go S-Off again. Also make sure if you go S-On to do so before Ota 3.**.***.*.
Quote" Step 3: if YOU decide to go S-On*(Note: this should only be done for warranty or selling the phone, it is not needed for OTAs)
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
reboot 3 times and make sure it doesnt say "tamper detected - rebooting" and then shows TAMPERED again
as far as I know, this was introduced in hboot 1.55" End Quote. Thank you @nkk71
Though I see no reason to take OTA updates all the way to hboot1.55/1.56.
Not everyone I imagine wants to be on the latest firmware.
Has long as it's fully stock , HTC will honour the Warranty.
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bored_stupid said:
Be careful with hboot 1 56.
If you go S-On. You may not be able to go S-Off again. Also make sure if you go S-On to do so before Ota 3.**.***.*.
Quote" Step 3: if YOU decide to go S-On*(Note: this should only be done for warranty or selling the phone, it is not needed for OTAs)
fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
reboot 3 times and make sure it doesnt say "tamper detected - rebooting" and then shows TAMPERED again
as far as I know, this was introduced in hboot 1.55" End Quote. Thank you @nkk71
Though I see no reason to take OTA updates all the way to hboot1.55/1.56.
Not everyone I imagine wants to be on the latest firmware.
Has long as it's fully stock , HTC will honour the Warranty.
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So you are suggesting I first downgrade and then achieve s-on? I am ok with no s-off. Getting warranty is more important for me at this point. I want to be on the latest firmware. So if I go s-on with hboot 1.56, I will be in a fix? In that case can I s-on with present hboot 1.44 and then flash hboot 1.56? Or it will not be possible since i would be s-on?
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bored_stupid said:
That will work ok, But... That's not the answer.. in order to return for warranty.. You phone has to be locked not relocked. Have tampered removed. Stock recovery. In other words out of the box software..
Take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
Do not under any circumstances go S-On yet..
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The hboot file didn't work. So I extracted it from the OTA file I had with me for 4.19.1540.9 and replaced the hboot img file in the zip I had for hboot 1.44. Worked!
But it was scary - I executed fasboot flash zip command and the progress bar n the phone was stuck around 75% but cmd returned OK. So as per instructions on htc1guru, I executed the command again and the status bar didn't move but again cmd said OK. Finally turned off the phone by holding down power button and prayed and turned it on. Phone booted with hboot 1.56!
PS: Exactly same thing had happened when I had downgraded to hboot 1.44
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Sorry should have mentioned that. It goes like this..
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip hboot.zip
Now the first time you issue a command to flash firmware/ruu in fastboot it only prepares the flash. *You have to issue the exact command again:
fastboot flash zip hboot.zip
The green status bar usually does not reach the 100% mark. *When the output in the command window is complete, you can reboot:
fastboot reboot
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bored_stupid said:
Sorry should have mentioned that. It goes like this..
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip hboot.zip
Now the first time you issue a command to flash firmware/ruu in fastboot it only prepares the flash. *You have to issue the exact command again:
fastboot flash zip hboot.zip
The green status bar usually does not reach the 100% mark. *When the output in the command window is complete, you can reboot:
fastboot reboot
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Thanks for the instructions! My phone has left country now! Will save one way courier money and hopefully get in warranty service - sent with s-off, but Locked.

b99721 said:
Thanks for the instructions! My phone has left country now! Will save one way courier money and hopefully get in warranty service - sent with s-off, but Locked.
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Hope all goes well.
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bored_stupid said:
Hope all goes well.
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Got my One back! Camera is awesome now. Low light, normal light, sunlight... every situation the camera excels.
Sensor is ov6488, no date.
Only thing that that is bugging me, but I can live with it - using flash results in a very light green hue on the entire photograph. But I rarely use flash.
And the camera lens (and the flash module) are a little off-center from glass at the back, but it seems to have no effect on the photos, so I am fine (but just a little annoyed) with it.
At the same time, I want to confirm a couple of things -
1) Does this sensor have OIS - had read somewhere it is same sensor as the one used in M8, which doesn't have OIS
2) The photos appear distorted towards the ends/edges - a characteristic of the wide angle lense I understand - but with the prior sensor, when I use to set Crop as Regular, the photos use to get straight at ends/edges; but that is not the case anymore - no matter what Crop I select - Wide, Regular, and Square, photos are distorted/wide at ends/edges. Hope this is the way it is suppose to be.
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