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[Q] Cannot RELOCK an UNLOCKED bootloader

Hi all, my HTC One is currently running on unlocked bootloader with s-on, and on hboot 1.44.
I believe my phone is stuck on unlocked bootloader. My phone runs perfectly with no hiccups when my bootloader is unlocked, but when I try to use adb to relock my bootloader, while it does relock my bootloader successfully, I'm unable to boot into the rom, the phone just switches on into the bootloader everytime i reboot, and a "Security Warning" pops up below the "TAMPERED" and "RELOCKED" text.
I'm relocking my bootloader so that the RUU will work as I'm constantly getting error code 155 in the RUU when I try to flash back to stock. I've also tried to S-OFF my device but it kept giving me error 6 despite the fact that I was able to get on S-OFF before.
Note: I think I've done something wrong previously that got me into this situation. When I was trying to get my phone back to stock through RUU at first, I had S-OFF initially, and I followed this guide (http://androidforums.com/internatio...-return-100-stock-revone-moonshine-s-off.html) but I forgot to flash the RUU first before I used the "writesecureflag 3" command to lock my bootloader and revert back to S-ON.
Is there a way I could revert back and get my bootloader relocked with no problems? I've done a backup before I messed up my RUU, but due to the fact that I was stuck on the bootloader screen after locking my bootloader, I had to unlock my bootloader again which wiped my whole SD card including my backup...
EDIT: added getvar
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.17.3250.14
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 2.24.707.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: HT367xxxxxx
(bootloader) imei: 3558590xxxxxx
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000 <- (looks fishy, could this be the source of the problem?)
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0714000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__044
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4248mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
getvar:all FAILED (status read failed (Too many links)) <- (this too)
finished. total time: 0.050s

my meid is also all 0s so that is fine.
your firmware is version 2.24.707.1, has this been upgraded since you tried revone the first time? That could be why you are getting an error code with revone now, did you have 1.29.707.16 originally?
if you unlock your bootloader again you flash a custom recovery then install the stock rom for your carrier from your recovery. This will put your phone on a stock rom then you can re-lock again after that with fastboot oem lock.
you can gain Locked instead of Relocked using revone if you can get it to work again, which may require downgraded firmware version.
or I would run a .ruu for your device, though these could be dangerous especially if you are s-on. Also attempting to downgrade with RUU would cause a brick pretty sure.

Your phone will always bootloop when you lock the boot loader with a custom recovery installed. This is normal.
Edit:
I suppose I should offer some help also. Going to S-on was a mistake. You need to unlock the boot loader and flash a stock rom, then try to regain S-off. If you can achieve it, relock the boot loader and run the RUU. Then use Revone to set the ****Tampered**** flag to off and lock the boot loader. And if you do achieve S-off again, do NOT S-on. It is not necessary.
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blu9987 said:
my meid is also all 0s so that is fine.
your firmware is version 2.24.707.1, has this been upgraded since you tried revone the first time? That could be why you are getting an error code with revone now, did you have 1.29.707.16 originally?
if you unlock your bootloader again you flash a custom recovery then install the stock rom for your carrier from your recovery. This will put your phone on a stock rom then you can re-lock again after that with fastboot oem lock.
you can gain Locked instead of Relocked using revone if you can get it to work again, which may require downgraded firmware version.
or I would run a .ruu for your device, though these could be dangerous especially if you are s-on. Also attempting to downgrade with RUU would cause a brick pretty sure.
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Wow thanks! I managed to lock my bootloader finally after finding and flashing a 1.29.707.3 stock rom, but my touchscreen is not responding now, which I guess is most probably an issue with the firmware? And I presume it's safer to use RUU over S-OFF? I want to try revone and S-OFF again but i cant grant adb shell superuser since i cant get my touchscreen to respond.. Oh god, endless ordeals lol...
EDIT: I'm on 1.29.707.3 currently and I have the 1.29.707.3 RUU, is it possible to flash the RUU? I'm hoping to get the RUU to run so that I can solve the touchscreen issue and possibly achieve S-OFF afterwards.
EDIT2: I went ahead with running RUU after finally being able to relock my bootloader but now I'm faced with RUU error 140

jerronchua55 said:
Wow thanks! I managed to lock my bootloader finally after finding and flashing a 1.29.707.3 stock rom, but my touchscreen is not responding now, which I guess is most probably an issue with the firmware? And I presume it's safer to use RUU over S-OFF? I want to try revone and S-OFF again but i cant grant adb shell superuser since i cant get my touchscreen to respond.. Oh god, endless ordeals lol...
EDIT: I'm on 1.29.707.3 currently and I have the 1.29.707.3 RUU, is it possible to flash the RUU? I'm hoping to get the RUU to run so that I can solve the touchscreen issue and possibly achieve S-OFF afterwards.
EDIT2: I went ahead with running RUU after finally being able to relock my bootloader but now I'm faced with RUU error 140
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You are right, the touchscreen won't work because the drivers were updated in the firmware, but you can use an OTG cable with a mouse instead.
Anyway, first thing I would try to do is achieve s-off again (make sure you have hboot 1.44 dated before June 2013), and as Corry said, do not go back to s-on. adb should still work fine from your computer even without touchscreen, so you should be able to do it. In case your ROM is not "allowing" you proper use of adb or revone, then you can try the one I posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471174

nkk71 said:
You are right, the touchscreen won't work because the drivers were updated in the firmware, but you can use an OTG cable with a mouse instead.
Anyway, first thing I would try to do is achieve s-off again (make sure you have hboot 1.44 dated before June 2013), and as Corry said, do not go back to s-on. adb should still work fine from your computer even without touchscreen, so you should be able to do it. In case your ROM is not "allowing" you proper use of adb or revone, then you can try the one I posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2471174
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Even with ARHD 9.4 the touchscreen is still not responding, I think I need to reflash my firmware, is it possible to flash a firmware without updating hboot on S-ON?

jerronchua55 said:
Even with ARHD 9.4 the touchscreen is still not responding, I think I need to reflash my firmware, is it possible to flash a firmware without updating hboot on S-ON?
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Just use the ROM to get S-Off, without touchscreen, just boot up the rom, and use adb from your PC.
Not possible to change firmware with S-On.

nkk71 said:
Just use the ROM to get S-Off, without touchscreen, just boot up the rom, and use adb from your PC.
Not possible to change firmware with S-On.
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I couldnt get past my lockscreen to grant su access to adb shell without the touchscreen, but I just picked an OTG cable so I'm fine now.
Problem is, even on ARHD 9.4 I'm still getting error code -6 on revone... Bummer, I shouldn't have returned my phone back to S-ON.
EDIT: My hboot is dated 4/5/13, so it shouldnt be the patched 1.44 hboot. I'm gonna try S-OFF on the stock 1.29.707.3 instead, will post my results asap

jerronchua55 said:
I couldnt get past my lockscreen to grant su access to adb shell without the touchscreen, but I just picked an OTG cable so I'm fine now.
Problem is, even on ARHD 9.4 I'm still getting error code -6 on revone... Bummer, I shouldn't have returned my phone back to S-ON.
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What's the date of your bootloader? If it's before June 2013 (and is version 1.44), you should be able to get it to work.

nkk71 said:
What's the date of your bootloader? If it's before June 2013 (and is version 1.44), you should be able to get it to work.
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Nope it still didn't work, but i guess i resolved my main issue with not being able to relock my bootloader.
I'm gonna redirect my issues on the revone thread instead so yea, gave you a thanks for your help nonetheless!

jerronchua55 said:
Nope it still didn't work, but i guess i resolved my main issue with not being able to relock my bootloader.
I'm gonna redirect my issues on the revone thread instead so yea, gave you a thanks for your help nonetheless!
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And one for you
Let me know if I can help out anyway.
If bootloader is May 2013 it shouldnt be the patched version. But it seems that there revone, not only has issues with ROMs, but also firmware. One last thing to try though: I saw one person was able to achieve S-Off using a GPe 4.2.2 ROM, (s)he didn't specify which but it worked. Since you're on the updated firmware, try getting your hands on a 4.2.2 GPe ROM and try.
I know it's all time consuming, but you never know :fingers-crossed:
Good luck

[Q] fastboot getvar all, version-main empty?

I tried to find my firmware version but when i type gatvar all in fastboot there is nothing in version-main field. How can I find my firmware version?

snebojsa said:
I tried to find my firmware version but when i type gatvar all in fastboot there is nothing in version-main field. How can I find my firmware version?
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If you have a file manager with root access you can look at your /system/build.prop and look under ro.aa.romver will give you which version you have.

snebojsa said:
I tried to find my firmware version but when i type gatvar all in fastboot there is nothing in version-main field. How can I find my firmware version?
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which HBOOT version do you have, its missing off your output ?
at the moment based on your modelid and your cidnum you have something along the lines of a 401 firmware, need the HBOOT version to determine which exact version though.

majmoz said:
If you have a file manager with root access you can look at your /system/build.prop and look under ro.aa.romver will give you which version you have.
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Seanie280672 said:
which HBOOT version do you have, its missing off your output ?
at the moment based on your modelid and your cidnum you have something along the lines of a 401 firmware, need the HBOOT version to determine which exact version though.
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At build.prop under ro.aa.romver is 1.54.401.5
My hboot is 1.57. Phone was officially updated to Sense6 and hboot 1.57, if it helps. Then I unlocked and s-offed it and install custom rom.
My question is this:
I looked this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485651 (Firmware with modified HBOOT, (No Red warning))
There is lot of files for specific firmware versions,
6.06.401.1
5.11.1540.9
4.19.401.11
4.19.401.9
4.19.401.8
4.19.1540.4
3.62.401.1 etc...
but there is nothing for my firmware. Am I missing something?

snebojsa said:
At build.prop under ro.aa.romver is 1.54.401.5
My hboot is 1.57. Phone was officially updated to Sense6 and hboot 1.57, if it helps. Then I unlocked and s-offed it and install custom rom.
My question is this:
I looked this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485651 (Firmware with modified HBOOT, (No Red warning))
There is lot of files for specific firmware versions,
6.06.401.1
5.11.1540.9
4.19.401.11
4.19.401.9
4.19.401.8
4.19.1540.4
3.62.401.1 etc...
but there is nothing for my firmware. Am I missing something?
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Your firmware is 5.11.401.??, you can flash any of those firmwares above, but never go s-on, they will lead to an instant brick due to modified hboot
Or see here for original firmwares http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316726

Seanie280672 said:
Your firmware is 5.11.401.??, you can flash any of those firmwares above, but never go s-on, they will lead to an instant brick due to modified hboot
Or see here for original firmwares http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2316726
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How do you know my firmware version, I can't see it?
So, if I want someday to go back s-on (for warranty) I could flash back original hboot and then go to s-on? But I don't think I will flash this modified hboot, it is only for removing red warning text that is seen only when reboot phone, don't bother me that much to mess around with possibly risky staff.

snebojsa said:
How do you know my firmware version, I can't see it?
So, if I want someday to go back s-on (for warranty) I could flash back original hboot and then go to s-on? But I don't think I will flash this modified hboot, it is only for removing red warning text that is seen only when reboot phone, don't bother me that much to mess around with possibly risky staff.
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I can tell by your cid, mid and hboot version

Seanie280672 said:
I can tell by your cid, mid and hboot version
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Ok, but on that site with modified hboots there is no 5.11.401 firmware? Newest Firmware is 6.06.401.1 and previously was 5.11.1540.9. If I updated my phone with officially update, like I was, suppose i would have 6.06.401.1?

snebojsa said:
Ok, but on that site with modified hboots there is no 5.11.401 firmware? Newest Firmware is 6.06.401.1 and previously was 5.11.1540.9. If I updated my phone with officially update, like I was, suppose i would have 6.06.401.1?
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Use the other site I linked if you want official firmware, your current one is on there, the next update that's not been released yet will have 6.06.401.1 in it.

Seanie280672 said:
Use the other site I linked if you want official firmware, your current one is on there, the next update that's not been released yet will have 6.06.401.1 in it.
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Yes, I see it, thanks for informations :good:

Same issue and confused (more than usual)
My version main is empty as well and I can't figure it out.
build.prop/ro.aa.romver=1.54.401.5
Downloads\HTCOneRoot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.57.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.01.20.0515
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: 12312313123
(bootloader) imei: 12345613456123
(bootloader) meid: 123456123456
(bootloader) product: m7_wls
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000
(bootloader) cidnum: SPCS_001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4117mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-1f512bb6
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.085s
UNLOCKED
M7_WLS PVT HIP S-OFF RH
CID-SPCS_001
HBOOT-1.57.0000
RADIO -1.01.20.0512
OpenDSP -v32-120.284.0909
OS-
Currently running ViperOne 6.2.1. Tried 7.0 last night but things were a bit funky and didn't have enough time to sort 'em all out. Thought firmware might be an issue, and it seems a bigger issue than I originally thought.
Any and all help appreciated

Version-main empty is TWRP issue, you have to re-flash firmware and flash fixed twrp version. I moved from M7 to M8 so I forgot where to find those files, you have to search it.
On M8 I had the same problem, flashing firmware and fixed twrp solved it. Also, when tried latest Viper rom I was on old firmware and had some odd issues, but since flashed new firmware everything is fine.
Hope I helped you.

OK, so if someone could please confirm or correct me... Being S-Off, I can flash latest M7 FW (6.0.xxx, I think?), then latest TWRP, then re-flash Viper, etc? All without having to unlock, etc, again? Think I'm also going to get custom H-boot (latest Firewater) to rid myself of the dreaded red text. Anyone know, or think, of any issues with that?
Many thanks for any and all assistance.
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toad6386 said:
OK, so if someone could please confirm or correct me... Being S-Off, I can flash latest M7 FW (6.0.xxx, I think?), then latest TWRP, then re-flash Viper, etc? All without having to unlock, etc, again? Think I'm also going to get custom H-boot (latest Firewater) to rid myself of the dreaded red text. Anyone know, or think, of any issues with that?
Many thanks for any and all assistance.
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use the instructions here it works Great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2758956
you can use his files or your own

clsA said:
use the instructions here it works Great
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2758956
you can use his files or your own
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Sorry, I may be noobing out a bit :silly: and venturing outside the Sprint specific forums (couldn't find same issue there), but first link sent me to AT&T ROM thread, which alsi pointed to another thread for firmware which listed several modelid's, none of which matched mine of PN0720000.
I guess I'll keep on looking for firmware for Sprint. I do see that I should be good to go after flashing new FW and recovery and do not have to unlock again, etc.
Thanks! :good:

toad6386 said:
Sorry, I may be noobing out a bit :silly: and venturing outside the Sprint specific forums (couldn't find same issue there), but first link sent me to AT&T ROM thread, which alsi pointed to another thread for firmware which listed several modelid's, none of which matched mine of PN0720000.
I guess I'll keep on looking for firmware for Sprint. I do see that I should be good to go after flashing new FW and recovery and do not have to unlock again, etc.
Thanks! :good:
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yeah sorry that's my bad ..i totally missed the Sprint part of your thread

clsA said:
yeah sorry that's my bad ..i totally missed the Sprint part of your thread
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Hey, no worries. You've helped. I didn't make it clear I Sprint. I'm more used to the 3VO forum where there wasn't hardly anything BUT Sprint. I suppose that's what confuses me about this one, with all the variants. Thanks again! :thumbup:
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[Q] Flashed Wrong RUU Trying to go back to Stock, Booloop and Recovery Won't Work

Hey guys and girls. A little backstory:
New to android
Use Cyanogenmod Installer
Get Purple Camera. Need to go back to stock.
Stumble upon guide by nkk71 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
Botch last step
So I found an ruu with my CID and MID, but it was the GPE ruu not the ATT RUU! The ATT RUU zips don't list CID and MID so I assumed I should not use them and all that matters is matching those.
I had locked and went back to s-On when following the guide.... big mistake.
I've since unlocked and tried to root so that I could go back to S-Off.
Flashed several different correct recoveries and none will work. I am erasing the cache, but nothing works. I've tried the most recent versions of CWM and TWRP and can't get anywhere.
What should I try next?

bradreputation said:
Hey guys and girls. A little backstory:
New to android
Use Cyanogenmod Installer
Get Purple Camera. Need to go back to stock.
Stumble upon guide by nkk71 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
Botch last step
So I found an ruu with my CID and MID, but it was the GPE ruu not the ATT RUU! The ATT RUU zips don't list CID and MID so I assumed I should not use them and all that matters is matching those.
I had locked and went back to s-On when following the guide.... big mistake.
I've since unlocked and tried to root so that I could go back to S-Off.
Flashed several different correct recoveries and none will work. I am erasing the cache, but nothing works. I've tried the most recent versions of CWM and TWRP and can't get anywhere.
What should I try next?
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Sorry to hear that, I thought my guide was pretty clear
please post
1- a fastboot getvar all (excluding IMEI and s/n)
2- a screenshot of your bootloader
3- more details of what you have flashed (with links to the threads)

nkk71 said:
Sorry to hear that, I thought my guide was pretty clear
please post
1- a fastboot getvar all (excluding IMEI and s/n)
2- a screenshot of your bootloader
3- more details of what you have flashed (with links to the threads)
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Your guide is very good and I thank you for it. I just messed up. I think it would be good to clarify that a person should reboot after flashing RUU before going back to S-On. I had the impression that was my only chance to go back S-On.
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.54.0000
version-baseband: 4T.21.3218.21
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_ul
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0712000
cidnum: CWS__001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 4291mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-5d4c562c
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
http://imgur.com/yXDR6lr Shot of my Bootloader
This is what I flashed for RUU http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu-zip-m7_google-edition_4-4_3-58-1700-5-zip/
I've flashed the latest TWRP and CWM. The problem really started when I installed CWM and Su from this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292729.

bradreputation said:
Your guide is very good and I thank you for it. I just messed up. I think it would be good to clarify that a person should reboot after flashing RUU before going back to S-On. I had the impression that was my only chance to go back S-On.
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Technically, you can, but shouldn't reboot the OS because of the OTA notification, which may make it tempting to take, but I'll try and rephrase the guide.
bradreputation said:
version-bootloader: 1.54.0000
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
product: m7_ul
modelid: PN0712000
cidnum: CWS__001
http://imgur.com/yXDR6lr Shot of my Bootloader
This is what I flashed for RUU http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu-zip-m7_google-edition_4-4_3-58-1700-5-zip/
I've flashed the latest TWRP and CWM. The problem really started when I installed CWM and Su from this guidehttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292729.
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bootloader is unlocked, good... do NOT try and lock it!!
reflash TWRP and a custom ROM (you can try ARHD 31.6 or similar), and get S-OFF using rumrunner and/or firewater
i'm off for tonight, sorry about the mess

The stock att RUU's would almost certainly have the stock CWS_001 Cid. You just need one that is the same or postdated to your current hboot version since you are s-on now. Unfortunately, now that you are s-on, you will also need to relock the bootloader to flash an RUU. I would do that and then use firewater/rumrunner/latest s-off method to get s-off and unlock boot loader. Then you want to fix the "relocked" flag to "locked", and s-on again, and get it repaired.

I would try to get S-OFF where you are now.
I'll keep this here just in case
Otherwise, you can use the 3.xx RUU.EXE: http://androidruu.com/getdownload.p...13_10.38j.1157.04_release_334235_signed_2.exe
this will upgrade to hboot 1.55, and rumrunner and/or firewater should work on it.
(remember you need to relock bootloader for that to work with S-On, that's why i'm recommending to try where you are now, so you don't lock bootloader)
there is also a 4.xx RUU but do not use it, because it will upgrade your hboot to 1.56, making it even more difficult to S-OFF.
and once you're S-OFF, you should use this ruu.zip for my guide (which is for PN0712000 + CWS__001):
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu-zip-m7_ul_jb_50_cingular-1-26-502-15-decrypted-zip/
AFH Mirror: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358544977

nkk71 said:
I would try to get S-OFF where you are now.
I'll keep this here just in case
Otherwise, you can use the 3.xx RUU.EXE:
this will upgrade to hboot 1.55, and rumrunner and/or firewater should work on it.
(remember you need to relock bootloader for that to work with S-On, that's why i'm recommending to try where you are now, so you don't lock bootloader)
there is also a 4.xx RUU but do not use it, because it will upgrade your hboot to 1.56, making it even more difficult to S-OFF.
and once you're S-OFF, you should use this ruu.zip for my guide (which is for PN0712000 + CWS__001):
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I was able to get TWRP (newest version) and ARHD (31.6) running. I then got S-OFF using Firewater. I'll use the RUU and follow the guide again.
I saw another one of your posts that suggested S-OFF may not effect warranty claims. Any further thought on that?
Thanks again for all your contributions.

bradreputation said:
I was able to get TWRP (newest version) and ARHD (31.6) running. I then got S-OFF using Firewater. I'll use the RUU and follow the guide again.
I saw another one of your posts that suggested S-OFF may not effect warranty claims. Any further thought on that?
Thanks again for all your contributions.
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It's really very country/carrier/people specific, in theory, S-Off shouldn't matter as some phones accidentally ship S-Off (ok, it's very very very rare), but S-Off shouldn't void warranty https://twitter.com/htc/status/377422743626842112
Then again, in practice some carriers/technicians may try to use any excuse to refuse warranty.

[Q] How to go from HBOOT 1.57 to HBOOT 1.44 in order to install Stock RUU

I have an AT&T HTC One (m7). I would like to ultimately get this back to HTC's stock version with the ability to receive OTA updates and behave just like it would if it were never modified. Several guides, post, and pages say that the only way I can successfully use an AT&T RUU file is accomplishing S-OFF since they will all contain older firmware (HBOOTS) than my current 1.57 version (I've seen some who LOCK the bootloader after achieve S-OFF and others who don't). If anyone can definitively tell me if it matters rather bootloader is still locked after achieve S-OFF, that would be appreciated.
XDA and HTC Guru indicate to successfully run an RUU I need to downgrade my HBOOT from 1.57 to HBOOT 1.44. While downgrading, can I go from 1.57 and directly install a 1.44 firmware or do I have to step down one at a time 1.57-->1.54-->1.x -> 1.44? Also, if anyone has a collection of firmware I can use to do this, that would be awesome too.
The RUU i'm trying to ultimately put on my phone is RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_Cingular_US_1.26.502.15_Radio_4A.17.3250.20_10.40.1150.04_release_326691_signed_2 from AndroidRUU (new , so can't embed the link)
After all my fiddling, this is the output of my getvar all:
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.57.0000
version-baseband: 4M.27.3218.14
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main:
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
serialno: XXXXXX
imei: XXXXX
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_ul
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0712000
cidnum: CWS__001
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 4333mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: off
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-1f512bb6
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
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If anyone has a suggestion on how to accomplish stock ROM back on my HTC m7 with my setup, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you!

consequense said:
I have an AT&T HTC One (m7). I would like to ultimately get this back to HTC's stock version with the ability to receive OTA updates and behave just like it would if it were never modified. Several guides, post, and pages say that the only way I can successfully use an AT&T RUU file is accomplishing S-OFF since they will all contain older firmware (HBOOTS) than my current 1.57 version (I've seen some who LOCK the bootloader after achieve S-OFF and others who don't). If anyone can definitively tell me if it matters rather bootloader is still locked after achieve S-OFF, that would be appreciated.
XDA and HTC Guru indicate to successfully run an RUU I need to downgrade my HBOOT from 1.57 to HBOOT 1.44. While downgrading, can I go from 1.57 and directly install a 1.44 firmware or do I have to step down one at a time 1.57-->1.54-->1.x -> 1.44? Also, if anyone has a collection of firmware I can use to do this, that would be awesome too.
The RUU i'm trying to ultimately put on my phone is RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_Cingular_US_1.26.502.15_Radio_4A.17.3250.20_10.40.1150.04_release_326691_signed_2 from AndroidRUU (new , so can't embed the link)
After all my fiddling, this is the output of my getvar all:
If anyone has a suggestion on how to accomplish stock ROM back on my HTC m7 with my setup, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2485651 here is a list of firmware
You can downgrade your hboot and then run the RUU. Make sure it's a stock hboot and NOT a modified one (it'll say either or). You can open the firmeware zips (not extract) and open and edit the android.info text file and add in your CID and model id as required if necessary
You can then flash the RUU as normal after. No need to step down hboots

consequense said:
I have an AT&T HTC One (m7). I would like to ultimately get this back to HTC's stock version with the ability to receive OTA updates and behave just like it would if it were never modified.
Several guides, post, and pages say that the only way I can successfully use an AT&T RUU file is accomplishing S-OFF since they will all contain older firmware (HBOOTS) than my current 1.57 version (I've seen some who LOCK the bootloader after achieve S-OFF and others who don't). If anyone can definitively tell me if it matters rather bootloader is still locked after achieve S-OFF, that would be appreciated.
XDA and HTC Guru indicate to successfully run an RUU I need to downgrade my HBOOT from 1.57 to HBOOT 1.44. While downgrading, can I go from 1.57 and directly install a 1.44 firmware or do I have to step down one at a time 1.57-->1.54-->1.x -> 1.44? Also, if anyone has a collection of firmware I can use to do this, that would be awesome too.
The RUU i'm trying to ultimately put on my phone is RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_Cingular_US_1.26.502.15_Radio_4A.17.3250.20_10.40.1150.04_release_326691_signed_2 from AndroidRUU (new , so can't embed the link)
After all my fiddling, this is the output of my getvar all:
If anyone has a suggestion on how to accomplish stock ROM back on my HTC m7 with my setup, I'd greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
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Since you are S-OFF, you don't have to go all the way back to JB, you can flash this 4.18.502.7 decrypted ROM. and the instructions are from clsA:
Copy your downloaded file to your fastboot / adb folder
Rename the file Rom.zip
open a command prompt in the same folder (shift + right click - command prompt here )
adb reboot-bootloader
fastboot commands:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
wait for the Silver HTC logo
fastboot flash zip Rom.zip
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 Rom.zip
most times the green status bar does not reach the 100% mark. So when the output in the command window is complete, you can reboot:
fastboot reboot
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This should put you back at stock. You do not need to lock your bootloader since you are S-OFF.

Decrypted ROM Failed
majmoz said:
Since you are S-OFF, you don't have to go all the way back to JB, you can flash this and the instructions are from clsA:
This should put you back at stock. You do not need to lock your bootloader since you are S-OFF.
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@majmoz I tried to flash the ROM you pointed me to, but it failed. It just said error updating <ROM Name> Updating partition details...
I am still on HBOOT 1.57, if I understood your previous comment, running this ROM would not require me to update the firmware first. Did I mis-understand that?

consequense said:
@majmoz I tried to flash the ROM you pointed me to, but it failed. It just said error updating <ROM Name> Updating partition details...
I am still on HBOOT 1.57, if I understood your previous comment, running this ROM would not require me to update the firmware first. Did I mis-understand that?
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you can try it again but flash this firmware first and it should work.
http://d-h.st/a1w
You could also use the full RUU after flashing the above firmware. http://www.androidruu.com/getdownlo...09_10.26.1718.01L_release_356565_signed_2.exe

S-off to S-on (Purple tint) Are correct these steps?

Hi , I have a One (M7) and I'm planning to send it back to HTC in order to fix the purple tint problem.
I'm S-off and I want to Lock the bootloader and returning to Stock + S-on.
I'll follow these steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082 Post #4 but i have doubts marked in blue
Step 0: -not in the previous thread link- I have hboot 1.57. Do I have to move to 1.44 ?
Step 1: let's get rid of TAMPERED (if it's there) and set you back to LOCKED (not relocked)
and confirm no TAMPERED and LOCKED status. (I have UNLOCKED status, so I'm only have to set it to LOCKED, isn't it?)
Step 2: Flash your RUU.zip
Download your MID & CID compatible RUU.zip: http://www.htc1guru.com/downloads/ruu-zip-downloads/
Rename the downloaded file to ruu.zip (careful about ruu.zip.zip in Windows)
(My mid is PN0710000 and cid= HTC__304 so I'll flash
RUU+Zip+M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed)
Do I need first to flash a stock splash?. Currently, I have Maximus 53 HD rom installed (with its own splash bootloader).
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
( with 1.44 hboot, doesn't exist the possibility of a TEMPERED boot loop, Is it right?)
Thx in advance.

Nasrudin78 said:
Hi , I have a One (M7) and I'm planning to send it back to HTC in order to fix the purple tint problem.
I'm S-off and I want to Lock the bootloader and returning to Stock + S-on.
I'll follow these steps from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082 Post #4 but i have doubts marked in blue
Step 0: -not in the previous thread link- I have hboot 1.57. Do I have to move to 1.44 ?
Step 1: let's get rid of TAMPERED (if it's there) and set you back to LOCKED (not relocked)
and confirm no TAMPERED and LOCKED status. (I have UNLOCKED status, so I'm only have to set it to LOCKED, isn't it?)
Step 2: Flash your RUU.zip
Download your MID & CID compatible RUU.zip: http://www.htc1guru.com/downloads/ruu-zip-downloads/
Rename the downloaded file to ruu.zip (careful about ruu.zip.zip in Windows)
(My mid is PN0710000 and cid= HTC__304 so I'll flash
RUU+Zip+M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed)
Do I need first to flash a stock splash?. Currently, I have Maximus 53 HD rom installed (with its own splash bootloader).
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
( with 1.44 hboot, doesn't exist the possibility of a TEMPERED boot loop, Is it right?)
Thx in advance.
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You need to downgrade hboot to 1.44 or you will get a fail when you use the ruu.
Also hboot 1.44 has the ability to boot a custom recovery without actually flashing it to the device and returning to s-on on hboots above 1.55 could lead to Tampered message returning after you've completed the process. Then you will need to go back to s-off and start again. So it is best to downgrade hboot to 1.44, lock bootloader remove tampered, run the ruu. Then take the first (and only the first) OTA update. If the update installs OK then it's safe to say you can go back to s-on. :good:
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But what happens if I decide not to take 1st OTA update? Can i omit this step and run "fastboot oem ...3" (taking into account that I flashed hboot 1.44) ?

Nasrudin78 said:
But what happens if I decide not to take 1st OTA update? Can i omit this step and run "fastboot oem ...3" (taking into account that I flashed hboot 1.44) ?
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Everything must be stock 100% before you go back to s-on. That's why you must flash the RUU. You don't have to take the first OTA, bit it's a good way for ensuring it's safe to turn s-on. If the OTA installs OK then you have unmodified system and it's safe to lock it up. The RUU should do the Job it's just an extra precaution.
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Uppps, but now that I'm reading more in detail... If I decide to take the 1st OTA just for extra checking, Can this OTA change the hboot (I mean, hboot 1.44 to more actual one)
doing "fastboot oem ...3" impossible due to the Tampered message protection in hboot > 1.55?
Thx

Danny201281 said:
Everything must be stock 100% before you go back to s-on. That's why you must flash the RUU. You don't have to take the first OTA, bit it's a good way for ensuring it's safe to turn s-on. If the OTA installs OK then you have unmodified system and it's safe to lock it up. The RUU should do the Job it's just an extra precaution.
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Hi again,
I downgraded hboot to 1.44, but I realized that exists this Lollipop RUU.zip --> PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_7.19.401.22_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430964_signed.zip
(https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347763626)
Is it a good idea,having hboot 1.44, flashing this .zip, instead of Jellybean -RUU+Zip+M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A .13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed-? and therefore ,accept 1st OTA and apply fastboot oem ...3 afterwards?
I'm scared because i saw ((status read failed (Too many links))) when I only tested a "fastboot getvar all" command:
C:\adb>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4T.27.3218.14
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.29.401.12
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: <DEL>
(bootloader) imei: <DEL>
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__304
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4165mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
getvar:all FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
Execution time is 1(s)
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And finally, If it's not possible and I install JB_50 RUU.zip, can I accept ALL OTA's up to Lollipop and then apply "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3"?
Thx!

Nasrudin78 said:
Hi again,
I downgraded hboot to 1.44, but I realized that exists this Lollipop RUU.zip --> PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_7.19.401.22_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_430964_signed.zip
(https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347763626)
Is it a good idea,having hboot 1.44, flashing this .zip, instead of Jellybean -RUU+Zip+M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A .13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed-? and therefore ,accept 1st OTA and apply fastboot oem ...3 afterwards?
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Even with these new RUU's you still need to downgrade to go back to s-on. You must go s-on with a hboot 1.55 or below
I'm scared because i saw ((status read failed (Too many links))) when I only tested a "fastboot getvar all" command:
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This is normal with hboot 1.44 and nothing to worry about. All devices with hboot 1.44 give that error after getvar all.
And finally, If it's not possible and I install JB_50 RUU.zip, can I accept ALL OTA's up to Lollipop and then apply "fastboot oem writesecureflag 3"?
Thx!
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No you must go s-on after the first OTA from JB_50 RUU.zip. Further OTA updates will upgrade you to hboot 1.56 then it's to late to go s-on without risking TAMPERED flag returning :good:
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Danny201281 said:
Even with these new RUU's you still need to downgrade to go back to s-on. You must go s-on with a hboot 1.55 or below
This is normal with hboot 1.44 and nothing to worry about. All devices with hboot 1.44 give that error after getvar all.
No you must go s-on after the first OTA from JB_50 RUU.zip. Further OTA updates will upgrade you to hboot 1.56 then it's to late to go s-on without risking TAMPERED flag returning :good:
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Ok.
So, what do you suggest me to install, supposing I have hboot 1.44 installed, Lollipop RUU or JB RUU?
I don't understand when you say this:
No you must go s-on after the first OTA from JB_50 RUU.zip. Further OTA updates will upgrade you to hboot 1.56 then it's to late to go s-on without risking TAMPERED flag returning
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If I run JB_RUU, Doesn't it change hboot version even if I take only 1st OTA?
Otherwise, If I run Lollipop_RUU doesn't it change hboot version even if I take only 1st OTA?
Why do 2nd,3rd OTA and so on change hboot and not 1st (only for understanding the reason)?
I'm aware that hboot > 1.54 adds "TAMPERED" ...
Thx

Nasrudin78 said:
Ok.
So, what do you suggest me to install, supposing I have hboot 1.44 installed, Lollipop RUU or JB RUU?
I don't understand when you say this:
If I run JB_RUU, Doesn't it change hboot version even if I take only 1st OTA?
Otherwise, If I run Lollipop_RUU doesn't it change hboot version even if I take only 1st OTA?
I'm aware that hboot > 1.54 adds "TAMPERED" ...
Thx
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You must flash the jb ruu. After that you will still be on hboot 1.44.
Then you can take OTA updates. The first OTA will update hboot to 1.54. It is still safe to go back to s-on because your below hboot 1.56
Technically you can also take the next OTA up to hboot 1.55. But I don't recommend it. You won't gain anything from it and it increases the risk of problems later on.
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Danny201281 said:
You must flash the jb ruu. After that you will still be on hboot 1.44.
Then you can take OTA updates. The first OTA will update hboot to 1.54. It is still safe to go back to s-on because your below hboot 1.56
Technically you can also take the next OTA up to hboot 1.55. But I don't recommend it. You won't gain anything from it and it increases the risk of problems later on.
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And what happens if technical support receives the terminal with JB?
I mean, They asked me if my terminal had the last firmware version, because although I explained them that it was a HW problem, they insist to go last version and check if it fixes .
Then if I send the terminal (let's supose up to hboot 1.55 and JB) they would discover that I'm hiding something to them...
That's the reason I want to let the terminal with the latest firmware and Android version...
Thx

Danny201281 said:
You must flash the jb ruu. After that you will still be on hboot 1.44.
Then you can take OTA updates. The first OTA will update hboot to 1.54. It is still safe to go back to s-on because your below hboot 1.56
Technically you can also take the next OTA up to hboot 1.55. But I don't recommend it. You won't gain anything from it and it increases the risk of problems later on.
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Let me explain what I'm planning to do and tell me if it's a good idea or not.
(with hboot 1.44 also installed)
Option 1:
htc_fastboot flash zip LP.zip (x2)
Apply 1st OTA (risk of TAMPERING??)
SOFF -> SON
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Option 2: (safer??)
fastboot flash zip JB.zip (x2)
Apply 1st OTA ( here I'd have hboot 1.54)
SOFF -> SON
Apply 2nd, 3rd, and so OTA's up to LP and last firmware (risk of TAMPERING??)
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Thanks, that's my last question. Sorry

Nasrudin78 said:
Let me explain what I'm planning to do and tell me if it's a good idea or not.
(with hboot 1.44 also installed)
Thanks, that's my last question. Sorry
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Definitely option 2 :good: Follow nkk71's guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47794203&postcount=4
Using the JB ruu you have. And it will be fine
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Danny201281 said:
Definitely option 2 :good: Follow nkk71's guide here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=47794203&postcount=4
Using the JB ruu you have. And it will be fine
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Thanks Danny,
Option 2 worked like a charm! But i spent more than 3hours during the overall OTA update process. LOL!