i am currently on hboot 1.44 s-off. i was thinking about upgrading to hboot 1.55.
i have a couple of questions.
1. is it worth upgrading to 1.55? is there any advantages to upgrading to 1.55?
2. is there a way to successfully upgrade to 1.55 without loosing my s-off? i am not looking to reroot the phone.
1. Only advantage I know of at the moment is if you run Windows 8.1 meaning your phone and PC will be able to communicate while in fastboot. Windows 8.1 and hboot 1.44 your phone is not recognized while in fastboot.
2. You will not loose S-OFF by updating your hboot. You can flash the Full Unmodified Firmware or flash the Rumrunner hboot
thanks for the information.
BD619 said:
1. Only advantage I know of at the moment is if you run Windows 8.1 meaning your phone and PC will be able to communicate while in fastboot. Windows 8.1 and hboot 1.44 your phone is not recognized while in fastboot.
2. You will not loose S-OFF by updating your hboot. You can flash the Full Unmodified Firmware or flash the Rumrunner hboot
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I can confirm that, I have ran the RUU dozens of times, and never lost S-OFF, I assume they designed it that way because if an HTC engineer is working on the software, it would be easier to flash without having to turn S-OFF everytime it is flashed.
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Please help me, i really need to downgrade hboot 1.54 to 1.44 with s-on?
I would really approciate any idea
Not possible
and is there any way to install PN07IMG_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.29.401.16_R_Radio _4A.14.3250.13_10.33.1150.01_release_318486_signed _2_4.zip ? i'm trying to install this rom by using fastboot, but when it's checking HBOOT, it says error wrong bootloader required 1.44.00..., but i've got 1.54 at this time
way how to install this RUU or different one for international device without error caused by wrong HBOOT version?
Spartn said:
and is there any way to install PN07IMG_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.29.401.16_R_Radio _4A.14.3250.13_10.33.1150.01_release_318486_signed _2_4.zip ? i'm trying to install this rom by using fastboot, but when it's checking HBOOT, it says error wrong bootloader required 1.44.00..., but i've got 1.54 at this time
way how to install this RUU or different one for international device without error caused by wrong HBOOT version?
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Nope, not possible unless you have S-Off.
i wish i had known that security is better to leave off
thanks guys i think i just have to wait for s off which will work on new hboot 1.54..
will flashing stock ruu work to downgrade hboot?
djcoolguyno1 said:
will flashing stock ruu work to downgrade hboot?
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That has been answered here already - no
EddyOS said:
That has been answered here already - no
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How did you get s-off on 1.54?
sopaj96 said:
How did you get s-off on 1.54?
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He probably got while still on hboot 1.44 (pre June 2013), and then just upgraded the firmware (including hboot to 1.54), that would not change S-Off status.
nkk71 said:
He probably got while still on hboot 1.44 (pre June 2013), and then just upgraded the firmware (including hboot to 1.54), that would not change S-Off status.
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Exactly that ^
bobs ur uncle, fanny's ur aunt etc..........................
I guess it would be a good idea to post some pointers regarding this issue.
If you're s-on and on fw 1.54, you can't use revone to s-off.
Since you can't s-off, you are limited to flashing only RUUs that are compatible with your CID AND same or higher fw than you currently have on your device.
So to sum it all up, if you are on a higher fw than 1.44 and s-on, you are stuck there. The only possible way to s-off might be using a java card but I personally wouldn't go that way, even if you found some place that can do it.
makbil said:
So to sum it all up, if you are on a higher fw than 1.44 and s-on, you are stuck there.
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So if going from 1.55 back to 1.44 is not possible. And Getting S-OFF with 1.55 is not possible.
Would Sprint be able to reflash my phone with either a working 1.55 or 1.44?
Spartn said:
Please help me, i really need to downgrade hboot 1.54 to 1.44 with s-on?
I would really approciate any idea
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Try to s-off your phone with hboot 1.54 using rumrunner.
Ok so i have searched but unable to find an answer to my question.
I want to downgrade my Hboot from 1.54 back to 1.44. I do have s-off. I s-offed when my hboot was on 1.44 using revone. My hboot was upgraded after doing a firmware update.
So i need to send my phone in for repairs (the infamous purple camera) and i want to downgrade so I can return to stock, remove "tampered" and relock.
As stated I am currently S-off and have read its possible to downgrade if you are s-off, just need to be pointed in the right direction
broli-zn said:
Ok so i have searched but unable to find an answer to my question.
I want to downgrade my Hboot from 1.54 back to 1.44. I do have s-off. I s-offed when my hboot was on 1.44 using revone. My hboot was upgraded after doing a firmware update.
So i need to send my phone in for repairs (the infamous purple camera) and i want to downgrade so I can return to stock, remove "tampered" and relock.
As stated I am currently S-off and have read its possible to downgrade if you are s-off, just need to be pointed in the right direction
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I wouldn't downgrade and s-on for warranty, it isn't necessary, they won't check and you will regret it because you will get back your phone s-on and upgraded to hboot 1.54, so non-s-offable for now. I did it too without any problems.
Just make you phone stock again (install a stock ruu is it is available), lock (not relock) your phone and remove tampered flag (running an ruu would remove it, if there is no ruu do it first because revone won't work without root on hboot 1.54)
BTW purple camera is just software whitebalance problem not a hardware problem
You just need to downgradethe firmware. It contains the hboot.
But as @godutch said, it's not necessary.
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Ok cool, thanks guys, so I just need a flash a firmware zip containing 1.44 Hboot and im good to go?
Basically i just want to get rid of the tampered flag.
Iv done the 4.3 upgrades with supposedly fix the camera but its made no effect on mine :crying: so the only other option I have to try and get them to change the camera module.
Thanks again guys. Much appreciated. You will get a thanks each
you don't need to downgrade. h-boot 1.54 is normal and considerated STOCK for devices who made OTA update.
don't do stupid thing's
i removed tampared flag with revone -t
criszz said:
you don't need to downgrade. h-boot 1.54 is normal and considerated STOCK for devices who made OTA update.
don't do stupid thing's
i removed tampared flag with revone -t
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i flashed firmware using ADB, revone doesnt work with 1.54 unfortunately
broli-zn said:
i flashed firmware using ADB, revone doesnt work with 1.54 unfortunately
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it does but you need to be s-off and rooted for it to work but you don't have to do what you are trying to do and you will regret it later....
just try with 1.54 , multiple times
hboot 1.55
godutch said:
I wouldn't downgrade and s-on for warranty, it isn't necessary, they won't check and you will regret it because you will get back your phone s-on and upgraded to hboot 1.54, so non-s-offable for now. I did it too without any problems.
Just make you phone stock again (install a stock ruu is it is available), lock (not relock) your phone and remove tampered flag (running an ruu would remove it, if there is no ruu do it first because revone won't work without root on hboot 1.54)
BTW purple camera is just software whitebalance problem not a hardware problem
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I had my phone repaired twice and they didn't say any thing about the boot loader being unlock. However, since that I have s-off and the phone needs to go to repair for the microphone not working and I wonder if I could either s-on and lock the boot loader with hboot 1.55? If you have any advice, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
amauryaa said:
I had my phone repaired twice and they didn't say any thing about the boot loader being unlock. However, since that I have s-off and the phone needs to go to repair for the microphone not working and I wonder if I could either s-on and lock the boot loader with hboot 1.55? If you have any advice, I would appreciate it. Thanks.
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not recommended, as far as i've seen, going from s-off to s-on (on 100% stock everything), after a few reboots, has a high chance of resulting in "tamper detected - rebooting" and the TAMPERED sign is back.
Hey guys, i'm on hboot 1.54 s-off and i heard that 1.55 fixes fastboot problems on windows 8.1
So i wanted to upgrade and my questions are:
How can i upgrade my hboot without official RUUs or OTA?
And can i keep s-off after upgrading?
And another question which isn't that important as of yet:
There is only a Nandroid Backup of my CID and Rom, how can i get back to stock with a ruu?
Just got my new laptop running windows 8.1. Now my ONE is not recognized when in fastboot, no fastboot drivers. Did a lot of research and found that everything works on the new hboot 1.55 which I don't run! Does anyone have the fastboot drivers available and can share? Or does anyone know of flashable for just the hboot upgrade?
I ran into the same issue on my home desktop computer with 8.1 after messing around with it I ended up grabbing out my old hard drive and booting back into Windows 7 however I would try flashing the Rumrunner H boot which should be compatible with Windows 8.1 as others have told me but I haven't tested it yet but that is my plan when I have to do my next round of flashing. Your going to have to use a Windows 7 (or xp) computer in order to do that but once you do then you can use your 8.1 computer from then on out
I wonder if I could get just the fastboot drivers if it would work without having to change my hboot. Does anyone have the fastboot drivers only available?
Go read the FAQ, @BD619 has the info you likely need in that thread (stickied).
letmeputdatipin said:
I wonder if I could get just the fastboot drivers if it would work without having to change my hboot. Does anyone have the fastboot drivers only available?
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You will have to upgrade the hboot for it to work on 8.1 regardless of what drivers you get at least that is my understanding. I'm on an older hboot because I did a custom hboot with my name on top. The main reason I did a custom hboot was to get rid of the ugly red development text during boot which rumrunner will do. The bootloader customizer plugin hasn't been updated to the new hboot yet so I would just flash rumrunner hboot. It just says rumrunner at the top and most important red development text is gone.
I'm trying to avoid changing my hboot because I have modded just the way I like it and I've never had a problem with it. But I guess is lose one, gain one!
If we're soff, can we just fastboot flash this firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46123838 (the full firmware) to obtain the hboot we need to use in windows 8.1? I've rooted my One since the beginning and soff'd with revone and have always flashed the newest firmware minus the hboot...
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I updated my hboot from 1.44 to 1.55 using rumrunner hboot and my fastboot works on windows 8.1.
pelon90005 said:
If we're soff, can we just fastboot flash this firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46123838 (the full firmware) to obtain the hboot we need to use in windows 8.1? I've rooted my One since the beginning and soff'd with revone and have always flashed the newest firmware minus the hboot...
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All u need is the rumrunner hboot and Ur good. U do not need to flash any firmware. I've always done the same as u, upgrade firmware without hboot but this time I had to flash just a new hboot. And everything is all good now with windows 8.1! :thumbup:
letmeputdatipin said:
All u need is the rumrunner hboot and Ur good. U do not need to flash any firmware. I've always done the same as u, upgrade firmware without hboot but this time I had to flash just a new hboot. And everything is all good now with windows 8.1! :thumbup:
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I added this to my FAQ Guide Q26
BD619 said:
I added this to my FAQ Guide Q26
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Nice add to the FAQ, I had 8.1 before it was released so I ran into this issue right away but as it rolls out even more it's going to come up more often. With s-off changing upgrading/downgrading hboots isn't a big deal at all. With s-on you gotta be careful but this is the 1st time I can recall ever that upgrading your hboot has a benefit.
letmeputdatipin said:
I updated my hboot from 1.44 to 1.55 using rumrunner hboot and my fastboot works on windows 8.1.
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Glad you got it working
Like a newbie I was flashing a few RUUs and managed to downgrade to Hboot 1.44 and now bootloader doesn't work with windows 8.1.
Is it possible to use bootloader with windows 8.1 and Hboot 1.44. My device is unlocked and S-off or is there a way to upgrade Hboot without a pc.
Thanks
loughary said:
Like a newbie I was flashing a few RUUs and managed to downgrade to Hboot 1.44 and now bootloader doesn't work with windows 8.1.
Is it possible to use bootloader with windows 8.1 and Hboot 1.44. My device is unlocked and S-off or is there a way to upgrade Hboot without a pc.
Thanks
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Just download the OTA update and flash
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Just download the OTA update and flash
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I did that and for some reason it didn't update my hboot I'm still at 1.44. I'm running 4.19.401.8 but with no fastboot I can't install a TWRP I can't root pretty much anything that requires fastboot.
loughary said:
I did that and for some reason it didn't update my hboot I'm still at 1.44. I'm running 4.19.401.8 but with no fastboot I can't install a TWRP I can't root pretty much anything that requires fastboot.
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Well, you're still s-off, just find a Windows 8 pc and flash it from there
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loughary said:
I did that and for some reason it didn't update my hboot I'm still at 1.44. I'm running 4.19.401.8 but with no fastboot I can't install a TWRP I can't root pretty much anything that requires fastboot.
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you can make a Ubuntu live cd / usb drive and update your firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2606577
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows
http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/thank-you?distro=desktop&bits=32&release=latest