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S-Off Definitive answer needed.

My device is natively 1.28.61.7 cid ORANG001 (UK EE/Orange/T-Mobile) although my bootloader is unlocked and I have been running custom software since I got it.
I have successfully s-offed my device with revone, removed the tampered warning and set super cid just with the fastboot method.
My question is...Can I permanently 'debrand' my device and continually receive and install stock updates by
1 Changing my cid to HTC__001 by the fastboot method.
2 Running a 1.2x.401.x RUU
3 Receive and install ota updates.
Will this scenario work as I have seen many conflicting answers on this forum and, if yes, do I need my bootloader locked or unlocked??
Also, if this scenario proves to be successful, where would it leave me if a subsequent ota update closes the s-off loophole??
Any informed assistance would me much appreciated.

To completely debrand:
S-OFF
Supercid
Flash a unbranded RUU
change your cid to HTC_001( or one you want)
You will receive OTA and all you need

erto90 said:
To completely debrand:
S-OFF
Supercid
Flash a unbranded RUU
change your cid to HTC_001( or one you want)
You will receive OTA and all you need
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Thanks for your quick answer!
Have you tried this?
Bootloader locked or unlocked?

bobsie41 said:
Thanks for your quick answer!
Have you tried this?
Bootloader locked or unlocked?
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Bootloader has to be locked or relocked

bobsie41 said:
Thanks for your quick answer!
Have you tried this?
Bootloader locked or unlocked?
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yup tried with my friend's phone, unlocked bootloader before and after :good:

erto90 said:
yup tried with my friend's phone, unlocked bootloader before and after :good:
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......so I change cid to HTC__001 , lock bootloader run RUU 1.2x.401.xx then update, update..for evermore stock unbranded????
Would just like to be certain

bobsie41 said:
......so I change cid to HTC__001 , lock bootloader run RUU 1.2x.401.xx then update, update..for evermore stock unbranded????
Would just like to be certain
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you DO NOT need to lock bootloader
it can stay unlocked
and you NEED supercid to flash the RUU
after flashed RUU, change you cid to HTC_001

erto90 said:
you DO NOT need to lock bootloader
it can stay unlocked
and you NEED supercid to flash the RUU
after flashed RUU, change you cid to HTC_001
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Even to apply ota?

bobsie41 said:
Even to apply ota?
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to apply ota you can be locked or unlocked.. is the same

erto90 said:
you DO NOT need to lock bootloader
it can stay unlocked
and you NEED supercid to flash the RUU
after flashed RUU, change you cid to HTC_001
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It's HTC__001, not HTC_001 - the double underscore is essential

EddyOS said:
It's HTC__001, not HTC_001 - the double underscore is essential
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is changing the CID purely for official OTA's?
I really dont get it if youre running a ROM. heh

EddyOS said:
It's HTC__001, not HTC_001 - the double underscore is essential
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yup sorry, knew that, typo error:angel:

kazemitsui said:
is changing the CID purely for official OTA's?
I really dont get it if youre running a ROM. heh
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If you're on a custom ROM then you don't need to change your CID. It's only if running stock is it important

bobsie41 said:
Even to apply ota?
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With Supercid you can't receive Official OTAs, so you have to set your cid to the One that receives updates First! for example, if your hear updates start rolling out in France for the french CID HTC_203, you just have to change your cid to HTC_203 and update via OTA, even if bootloader is unlocked, the most important for official updates is the CID!
If you're going to put supercid, that allow you to rom/firmware/ruu independantely from the CID, but not automatic official updates, just manual ones via recovery or fastboot (ruu).
Hope it clears out things
Regards

So quick question, I also have a Orange handset running 1.28.61.7... did you manage to S-off your device? ?
Just all i can see is there is no S-off for this software variant... please help.

Although when the device has a different model ID then the OTA will not install.
For example if your device has MID PN0714000 and you are trying to install OTA update 1.29.401.X then it will fail.

dobknobby said:
So quick question, I also have a Orange handset running 1.28.61.7... did you manage to S-off your device? ?
Just all i can see is there is no S-off for this software variant... please help.
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The software variant your running does not matter.
What matters is the CID and the MID.
I've posted the sections you need to read in the thread you opened.

[Q] newbe in trouble

i am new to android and from denmark, so please excuse my spelling.
got a HTC ONE M7 from germany, branded Vodafone,
tryet to get the 4.2.2 on it, i f... it up, got some help and it kind of Works, but no car app tv app. and no OTA update button
it is now on 4.2.2.
now bootloder is unlocked, have root access, and S-OFF.
CID 11111111
HBOOT 1.44.0000
Radio 4a.14.3250.13
can i use a RUU file ? and what one ?
have been locking for a week for the original from Vodafone germany, but with no luck.
If I can get the RUU file is it easy to use, mean just plug in win 8 and run ore is win 7 better.
need so Expert help, Danish forums are a bit slow and i want the best advice from here.
thanks for any help i can get.

here you find all RUU's available for us: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39588860
we don't have a vodafone RUU, there is only a nandroid backup of it: M7 CWM Nandroid Backup / CID VODAP102 / 1.29.161.7
but why don't you take the open europe RUU "RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7" ?
if you change your CID this should work

wil that work
herwegan said:
here you find all RUU's available for us: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39588860
we don't have a vodafone RUU, there is only a nandroid backup of it: M7 CWM Nandroid Backup / CID VODAP102 / 1.29.161.7
but why don't you take the open europe RUU "RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7" ?
if you change your CID this should work
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wil that Work ?
if yes them i wil change the CID but to ???

sjuul45 said:
wil that Work ?
if yes them i wil change the CID but to ???
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HTC__001 (2 underscores)

thanks
rider5512 said:
HTC__001 (2 underscores)
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thanks

it works
sjuul45 said:
thanks
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Thanks now everything Works its just like out of the box

sjuul45 said:
Thanks now everything Works its just like out of the box
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Glad you're sorted :good:

sjuul45 said:
Thanks now everything Works its just like out of the box
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:good:

how to get back to 2.24.401.9 ?

Hey.
Im currently runing 4.3 GE on my HTC ONE. Did it with 4.3 GE RUU.
And sence touchgroup didn't release their RUU, I don't know to go back.
I thought about going back to some RUU of sense 5 4.1 (mabye 2.24.401.x) , and changing my Cid and ModelID to
PN0711000
HTC__K18
and get the 4.2.2 - 2.24.401.9 OTA update.
Is this possible? thanks.

Reserved 1.

TunneIVision said:
Reserved 1.
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Reserved 1
Are you S-Off or S-On?
If you want to downgrade, first thing you need is to S-Off.

nkk71 said:
Reserved 1
Are you S-Off or S-On?
If you want to downgrade, first thing you need is to S-Off.
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I'm S-Off.

TunneIVision said:
I'm S-Off.
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That's good. So if I understand correctly you want to go back to 2.24.401.2 to be able to receive the OTA to 2.24.401.9? If yes then here's the backup:
stock rom: (originally for HTC__J15)
backup_2.24.401.2.zip 992.9 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!bJFwTK5A!dFlFjw9hCq98SHxPKC9jxRn9GdwcvcoBcKaDdn2pQJU
stock recovery:
Stock_recovery_2.24.401.1.img 8.5 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!PQ9BnSBS!ZAqGcgKi7hXiXDXFs7yKaEQASMgcab5t4vjw19__92A
probably best to also flash a 2.24.401.1 firmware (or 2.24.401.2, don't think it's available though).
PS: the procedure you are about to take will probably wipe your phone so backup everything to your PC
If I misunderstood, let me know

nkk71 said:
That's good. So if I understand correctly you want to go back to 2.24.401.2 to be able to receive the OTA to 2.24.401.9? If yes then here's the backup:
stock rom: (originally for HTC__J15)
backup_2.24.401.2.zip 992.9 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!bJFwTK5A!dFlFjw9hCq98SHxPKC9jxRn9GdwcvcoBcKaDdn2pQJU
stock recovery:
Stock_recovery_2.24.401.1.img 8.5 MB
https://mega.co.nz/#!PQ9BnSBS!ZAqGcgKi7hXiXDXFs7yKaEQASMgcab5t4vjw19__92A
probably best to also flash a 2.24.401.1 firmware (or 2.24.401.2, don't think it's available though).
PS: the procedure you are about to take will probably wipe your phone so backup everything to your PC
If I misunderstood, let me know
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So if I'l flash the firmware , the rom and the recovery my phone will be fully stock again?
because the GE RUU changed my recovery , bootloader and all..
http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-...with-bootloader-recovery-ota-updates-0148068/

TunneIVision said:
So if I'l flash the firmware , the rom and the recovery my phone will be fully stock again?
because the GE RUU changed my recovery , bootloader and all..
http://htc-one.wonderhowto.com/how-...with-bootloader-recovery-ota-updates-0148068/
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Oh, easy there, didnt see that, my bad, can you hold on please, got to go for a few minutes.....

nkk71 said:
Oh, easy there, didnt see that, my bad, can you hold on please, got to go for a few minutes.....
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Thanks...waiting..

TunneIVision said:
Thanks...waiting..
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sorry to keep you waiting , my bad
so before the above, you should run a full Sense 5 RUU (exe), get one from the Guru: http://www.htc1guru.com/downloads/ruu-file-downloads/
to restore everything to HTC Sense not GPe, then you can proceed with above
anyway keep S-Off, that's your ticket if something goes bad.
I'm about to sign off for tonight, so if I don't reply tonight, I'll check in on you tomorrow....
Cheers

nkk71 said:
sorry to keep you waiting , my bad
so before the above, you should run a full Sense 5 RUU (exe), get one from the Guru: http://www.htc1guru.com/downloads/ruu-file-downloads/
to restore everything to HTC Sense not GPe, then you can proceed with above
anyway keep S-Off, that's your ticket if something goes bad.
I'm about to sign off for tonight, so if I don't reply tonight, I'll check in on you tomorrow....
Cheers
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Thanks alot man. So it will be fully stock?
and isn't it simpler to flash some sense 5 RUU , change my cid and modelid to the ones of TouchGroup and then get OTA update?

TunneIVision said:
Thanks alot man. So it will be fully stock?
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1- I believe so, unless HTC__K18 and HTC__J15 (same MID), have something else different.
TunneIVision said:
and isn't it simpler to flash some sense 5 RUU , change my cid and modelid to the ones of TouchGroup and then get OTA update?
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2- Unfortunately, just changing CID and MID to "TouchGroup" (or any other carrier), won't be good enough to get OTAs, you need to be based on their ROM.
3- Other alternative: change CID and MID to European WWE (unbranded), run the RUU.exe and get OTAs that way. (the phone will look like a completely unbranded European WWE edition)

nkk71 said:
1- I believe so, unless HTC__K18 and HTC__J15 (same MID), have something else different.
2- Unfortunately, just changing CID and MID to "TouchGroup" (or any other carrier), won't be good enough to get OTAs, you need to be based on their ROM.
3- Other alternative: change CID and MID to European WWE (unbranded), run the RUU.exe and get OTAs that way. (the phone will look like a completely unbranded European WWE edition)
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Hey man. Its been a few days , and I got the RUU I wished for.
So now I'm on :
Bootloader *Locked*
Android 4.3 Google Edition
system vers: 3.07.1700.1
Cid: HTC__K18
Mid: PN0711000
And I'm willing to flash Sense 5 - 2.24.401.9 - 4.2.2 RUU. ------- which only workes with my current Cid and Mid.
Would it go smooth? I'm going from 4.3 to 4.2.2... (I'm also asking about the downgrade, but generally on the whole procces.)

[Q] OTA 5.02 Update with TWRP

Hello,
I have looked on xda for an answer before i started this thread but couln't really find the answer or solution i'm personally looking for.. The problem is a friend of mine is S-On with an ex-contract HTC One (M7) CID is something like VODA..... and his HBoot is 1.57.0000 - I'm trying to S-Off his phone so he can get rid of the Vodafone and Flash Firmware and European RUU (This is i can do) but i need to S-Off it 1st ... I installed TWRP so as to root his phone and unlocked the bootloader (HTCDev unlock token) BUT now the problem is, he's just had the Lollipop 5.02 OTA update and of course, cannot instal it with TWRP present :/ i was told just to flash Stock recovery over it? is this correct? and if so, how would i go about it please and how would i get S-Off on his mobile please? I'm lead to believe that Sunshine S-Off is the only option with that HBoot version.. ?
Many thanks in advance to xda and its members :good:

Craig_CFC said:
Hello,
I have looked on xda for an answer before i started this thread but couln't really find the answer or solution i'm personally looking for.. The problem is a friend of mine is S-On with an ex-contract HTC One (M7) CID is something like VODA..... and his HBoot is 1.57.0000 - I'm trying to S-Off his phone so he can get rid of the Vodafone and Flash Firmware and European RUU (This is i can do) but i need to S-Off it 1st ... I installed TWRP so as to root his phone and unlocked the bootloader (HTCDev unlock token) BUT now the problem is, he's just had the Lollipop 5.02 OTA update and of course, cannot instal it with TWRP present :/ i was told just to flash Stock recovery over it? is this correct? and if so, how would i go about it please and how would i get S-Off on his mobile please? I'm lead to believe that Sunshine S-Off is the only option with that HBoot version.. ?
Many thanks in advance to xda and its members :good:
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better to achieve s-off now before taking the ota update or you will need to wait for the new release of sunshine (3.0).
Yes sunshine is the only way to achieve s-off on hboot 1.57.
Achieve s-off
change cid to HTC__001
change mid (if required) to PN0710000
flash the latest ruu 7.19.401.2

alray said:
better to achieve s-off now before taking the ota update or you will need to wait for the new release of sunshine (3.0).
Yes sunshine is the only way to achieve s-off on hboot 1.57.
Achieve s-off
change cid to HTC__001
change mid (if required) to PN0710000
flash the latest ruu 7.19.401.2
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Thank you - Yes, the CID i was going to change to HTC___001 and the RUU i have is: RUU_M7_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_4.19.401.9_R_Radio_4A.23.3263.28_10.38r.1157.04L_release_353069_signed_2-1
Firmware:
fw_4.19.401.9_custom.zip
So would i just look for a European RUU with that No. (7.19.401.2)?
and is that Firmware ok please?
I really aappreciate the help here.
And Sunshine S-Off it is
is this any good please? https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934533542

I meant to add - i can flash the Firmware with S-On can't i? as it's custom.. do i need to be rooted for that? and once firmware has been flashed i will need to Sunshine S-Off or Sunshine 1st then the rest? can i instal that RUU on S-On? If so i will just go ahead (without updating to 5.02) ..would this be ok? I think i need S-Off to chaange CID though dont i? so Sunshie 1st it would be?

Craig_CFC said:
Thank you - Yes, the CID i was going to change to HTC___001 and the RUU i have is: RUU_M7_UL_K44_SENSE55_MR_HTC_Europe_4.19.401.9_R_Radio_4A.23.3263.28_10.38r.1157.04L_release_353069_signed_2-1
Firmware:
fw_4.19.401.9_custom.zip
So would i just look for a European RUU with that No. (7.19.401.2)?
and is that Firmware ok please?
I really aappreciate the help here.
And Sunshine S-Off it is
is this any good please? https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934533542
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Check in the general section, thread "htc one European ruu" 7.19.401.2 ruu in the OP. Flash using htc's version of fastboot available at page 4 of same thread. Sorry can post link atm.

alray said:
Check in the general section, thread "htc one European ruu" 7.19.401.2 ruu in the OP. Flash using htc's version of fastboot available at page 4 of same thread. Sorry can post link atm.
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Thank you, i have Fastboot and ADB already set up on my laptop - i will look for that now, thanks again alray :good:

Craig_CFC said:
Thank you, i have Fastboot and ADB already set up on my laptop - i will look for that now, thanks again alray :good:
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No you don't understand, you must use the fastboot version posted at page 4 or it will not work. Read the post you'll understand. The regular fastboot from the Android sdk won't work for this RUU.

I see now ..i got the HTC_Fastboot.exe ...is this correct? also, i'm downloading the European.RUU now .. will this come with the Firmware.zip or will i need to search and flash that 1st please? i'm sorry if i'm confusing the issue but i'm really quite new at this and don't totally understand.. also, would the CID still be HTC___001 and can i change that with s-on? 'fastboot oem writecid'
I need to change CID 1st dont i? then Firmware then RUU? then finally S-Off with sunshine before the 5.02 update

ok i've got fw_7.19.401.2-NoRed_NoWipe Firmware and will read up on how to use the htc_fastboot.exe

Craig_CFC said:
I see now ..i got the HTC_Fastboot.exe ...is this correct? also, i'm downloading the European.RUU now .. will this come with the Firmware.zip or will i need to search and flash that 1st please? i'm sorry if i'm confusing the issue but i'm really quite new at this and don't totally understand.. also, would the CID still be HTC___001 and can i change that with s-on? 'fastboot oem writecid'
I need to change CID 1st dont i? then Firmware then RUU? then finally S-Off with sunshine before the 5.02 update
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The European RUU is HTC___001. If your phone is s on you cannot change your CID. You need s off to do that

Craig_CFC said:
ok i've got fw_7.19.401.2-NoRed_NoWipe Firmware and will read up on how to use the htc_fastboot.exe
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do not flash that firmware whilst s-on, its modified firmware and will brick your phone, you need s-off to change your CID or falsh any different firmware than vodafone firmware.

I discovered that last night i kinda knew anyway that i could not change the CID without S-Off but with everything going on i forgot.. iv'e decided to stick Android Revolution HD 91.1 on his HTC One.. at least he'l have 5.02 and a quick & reliable OS ... iv'e head that 5.02 is the last OTA update for the M7 so it wouldn't matter if he can't update ..cheers for your help anyway

Sorry, i only read half your reply - will i need to change CID for Android Revolution HD? will this be safe to flash onto his device please?

Craig_CFC said:
Sorry, i only read half your reply - will i need to change CID for Android Revolution HD? will this be safe to flash onto his device please?
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no need to change cid, you can flash any custom rom on any CID.
whats your current firmware version, it will be something like 6.09.161.??
---------- Post added at 12:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:38 AM ----------
Craig_CFC said:
Sorry, i only read half your reply - will i need to change CID for Android Revolution HD? will this be safe to flash onto his device please?
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here you go mate, full RUU Lollipop update for vodafone: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934540895
Download and flash using htc_fastboot.exe https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934539737, locked / relocked bootloader is required.

Thank You - i am downloading that now
whats your current firmware version, it will be something like 6.09.161.??
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I'm unsure on that right now as i dont have the phone with me but i'm going there soon and i will post the firmware version here before i go ahead and do anything - thanks again

Thank you everyone for all your help ..in the end i just flashed Android Revolution HD 91.1 ..he's happy with that and he's got his Lollipop 5.02 now i'll keep the Voda RUU for future reference - thanks again!
Craig

[Q] Need help figuring out how to update

I have an ATT M7. I am on T-Mobile. The phone is now unlocked. It is still running Android 4.3.
ATT software update doesn't find any updates - presumably because I need an ATT sim in there.
So how can I upgrade this to 4.4 and later 5.0?
Thanks!

808phone said:
I have an ATT M7. I am on T-Mobile. The phone is now unlocked. It is still running Android 4.3.
ATT software update doesn't find any updates - presumably because I need an ATT sim in there.
So how can I upgrade this to 4.4 and later 5.0?
Thanks!
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post your fastboot getvar all please without imei and serial number

808phone said:
I have an ATT M7. I am on T-Mobile. The phone is now unlocked. It is still running Android 4.3.
ATT software update doesn't find any updates - presumably because I need an ATT sim in there.
So how can I upgrade this to 4.4 and later 5.0?
Thanks!
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convert the phone to Developers Edition
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58087799&postcount=11
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/stock-rom-reset-developer-edition-t2915170
Thanks @alray

So I did more reading and yes developer edition or change CID and MID to T-Mobile
All require S-OFF.
So I need to unlock boot loader, install TWRP, S-OFF. etc?
This is the blue Best Buy version ATT - but ATT just unlocked it.
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT 1.55
Radio-4T.20.3218.13

808phone said:
So I did more reading and yes developer edition or change CID and MID to T-Mobile
All require S-OFF.
So I need to unlock boot loader, install TWRP, S-OFF. etc?
This is the blue Best Buy version ATT - but ATT just unlocked it.
M7_UL PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT 1.55
Radio-4T.20.3218.13
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thats why I asked for your fastboot getvar all, unlock your bootloader and use rumrunner to s-off, do not take any updates until you get s-off as it gets harder the higher HBOOT you have.

Seanie280672 said:
thats why I asked for your fastboot getvar all, unlock your bootloader and use rumrunner to s-off, do not take any updates until you get s-off as it gets harder the higher HBOOT you have.
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S-OFF now by using sunshine. I do have ADB and Fastboot working from my previous use with HTC One S.

808phone said:
OK, I believe I am S-OFF, just used sunshine.
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well from there you can either follow clsA link and change to developer edition, which will require changing cid, mid and flash the RUU, dev edition gets the quickest updates, although its very touch and go at the moment as to whether the M7 is going to get anymore updates, or you can do the same with the latest T-mo RUU which is here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-t-mobile/news/ that will also require you to change your cid and mid, after doing that follow the manual instructions on the HTC site, download link for the RUU is at the bottom.

Thanks!

Seanie280672 said:
well from there you can either follow clsA link and change to developer edition, which will require changing cid, mid and flash the RUU, dev edition gets the quickest updates, although its very touch and go at the moment as to whether the M7 is going to get anymore updates, or you can do the same with the latest T-mo RUU which is here: http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-t-mobile/news/ that will also require you to change your cid and mid, after doing that follow the manual instructions on the HTC site, download link for the RUU is at the bottom.
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808phone said:
Thanks!
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at&t phones already have the required MID to flash the dev edition ruu (pn0712000) Only need to change the cid

alray said:
at&t phones already have the required MID to flash the dev edition ruu (pn0712000) Only need to change the cid
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Darn it. Read this too late. OK, I changed CID to T-MOB010 and MID to PN0713000.
At this point, do I just run an RUU at some point? Hope it works.

808phone said:
Darn it. Read this too late. OK, I changed CID to T-MOB010 and MID to PN0713000.
At this point, do I just run an RUU at some point? Hope it works.
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Yes this one >> http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-t-mobile/news/

clsA said:
Yes this one >> http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-t-mobile/news/
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I used Sunshine to get S-OFF. Everywhere I read, it says I need to have the boot loader locked to apply the RUU. However, while contacting the sunshine authors, they told me that despite what I have read, I don't have to relock. Is this true?

808phone said:
I used Sunshine to get S-OFF. Everywhere I read, it says I need to have the boot loader locked to apply the RUU. However, while contacting the sunshine authors, they told me that despite what I have read, I don't have to relock. Is this true?
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no you dont need to lock as your s-off, unlocked is fine.
locked / relocked for flashing firmware or RUU's is only required for s-on users and limited to 1 step forward or current only.

So now the ruu times out on sending.......
So I extracted the rom.zip. If I flash it from twrp since it has a recovery image in it, will it overwrite twrp?
I'm assuming yes and then I would have to fast boot twrp back again.
Is this correct? Thanks

Gave up and installed Maximus HD. Works fine. Just wanted to be on 5.0 to test things.

808phone said:
Gave up and installed Maximus HD. Works fine. Just wanted to be on 5.0 to test things.
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Anyone know what the first part of this means? (unaligned ruu)
Where would I get this????
> Use an unaligned ruu or a matching hboot ruu