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[Q]OTA fails to install - help to find why

Hello, I have HTC One Intl (see my signature) on everything stock. Phone is S-off and rooted. Yesterday I had seen 4.3 OTA notification, downloaded it and tried to install, but installation failed in recovery (red triangle with exclamation). I've tried it several times, but no luck - phone reboots to recovery, installation process begins and fails at ~30 per cent.
Help me find out, why it happens (maybe i can find installation log somewhere, but don't know where to search) and how to install this update.

You need:
- Stock Recovery
- Stock rom without root
- Locked/Relocked bootloader
After your phone can install the OTA.

Guich said:
You need:
- Stock Recovery
- Stock rom without root
- Locked/Relocked bootloader
After your phone can install the OTA.
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Recovery is stock.
Can I use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to temporary unroot? At least it gives such possibility, don't know will it work or not.
Is locked/relocked bootloader obligatory? if yes, I will search how to relock it again.
Thanks.

valery.m said:
Hello, I have HTC One Intl (see my signature) on everything stock. Phone is S-off and rooted. Yesterday I had seen 4.3 OTA notification, downloaded it and tried to install, but installation failed in recovery (red triangle with exclamation). I've tried it several times, but no luck - phone reboots to recovery, installation process begins and fails at ~30 per cent.
Help me find out, why it happens (maybe i can find installation log somewhere, but don't know where to search) and how to install this update.
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Guich said:
You need:
- Stock Recovery
- Stock rom without root
- Locked/Relocked bootloader
After your phone can install the OTA.
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Dont mean to intrude, but I'm pretty sure he can leave the bootloader unlocked, even root I think
He does need to have stock recovery, stock rom (including the preloaded apps that get deleted when unlocking), I think that's about it.

valery.m said:
Recovery is stock.
Can I use Voodoo OTA Rootkeeper to temporary unroot? At least it gives such possibility, don't know will it work or not.
Is locked/relocked bootloader obligatory? if yes, I will search how to relock it again.
Thanks.
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I don't know i never used this app.
Yeah, probably bootloader relocked is necessary
nkk71 said:
Dont mean to intrude, but I'm pretty sure he can leave the bootloader unlocked, even root I think
He does need to have stock recovery, stock rom (including the preloaded apps that get deleted when unlocking), I think that's about it.
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Mate i have a friend that with s-off needed a relocked bootloader for OTA.
I'm not sure.
but i think is better upgrading with a flash or firmware and rom.

Guich said:
I don't know i never used this app.
Yeah, probably bootloader relocked is necessary
Mate i have a friend that with s-off needed a relocked bootloader for OTA.
I'm not sure.
but i think is better upgrading with a flash or firmware and rom.
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Hey @Guich, I personally havent tried, but did some searching a while back (while helping someone with a similar problem), and I think it did work with unlocked bootloader, I also just found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306880

nkk71 said:
Hey @Guich, I personally havent tried, but did some searching a while back (while helping someone with a similar problem), and I think it did work with unlocked bootloader, I also just found this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2306880
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Will take a look
However, i think is easier update with a firmware flash and flash of rom.
He have the s-off...
Why turn to stock for rooted another time?

Guich said:
Will take a look
However, i think is easier update with a firmware flash and flash of rom.
He have the s-off...
Why turn to stock for rooted another time?
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You're right :good: With s-off, so no problems locking/unlocking etc

@nkk71 Thanks for thread, I will try to restore that APKs and flash OTA again.

valery.m said:
@nkk71 Thanks for thread, I will try to restore that APKs and flash OTA again.
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make sure the "preload" apps are for your version, mate!!
If you signature is correct: "ROM: Stock 2.24.401.8 (Android 4.2.2)" Maybe just best to use the Guru Reset ROM.
EDIT: I recommend full backup to PC first though, just in case!!

Guich said:
Will take a look
However, i think is easier update with a firmware flash and flash of rom.
He have the s-off...
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I want phone to do it itself It can "see" the OTA update - so let it to flash! :laugh:

nkk71 said:
make sure the "preload" apps are for your version, mate!!
If you signature is correct: "ROM: Stock 2.24.401.8 (Android 4.2.2)" Maybe just best to use the Guru Reset ROM.
EDIT: I recommend full backup to PC first though, just in case!!
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Yes, of course, i will search apps for my ROM version and backup it to PC before doing anything.
Signature is correct, i've taken it from fastboot screen.

valery.m said:
Yes, of course, i will search apps for my ROM version and backup it to PC before doing anything.
Signature is correct, i've taken it from fastboot screen.
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fastboot screen only shows your firmware, you also need a stock ROM (you can check which version you have in Settings -> About -> etc.)

nkk71 said:
fastboot screen only shows your firmware, you also need a stock ROM (you can check which version you have in Settings -> About -> etc.)
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Same version there
ROM is stock, it was updated via OTAs from 4.1.2 to 4.2.2. All was fine.
Only my customization is rooting, s-off and unlocking bootloader.

valery.m said:
Same version there
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then you may just be missing the "preloaded" apps, here's an idea, why not dirty flash (ie no WIPE) the Guru Reset ROM: http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/guru_reset_m7_2-24-401-8-zip/
BTW: the reason I mentioned the backup to PC, is one time I flashed stock recovery (and accessed it), and i was unpleasantly surprised it wiped my internal storage.

nkk71 said:
then you may just be missing the "preloaded" apps, here's an idea, why not dirty flash (ie no WIPE) the Guru Reset ROM: http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/guru_reset_m7_2-24-401-8-zip/
BTW: the reason I mentioned the backup to PC, is one time I flashed stock recovery (and accessed it), and i was unpleasantly surprised it wiped my internal storage.
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Thanks for the idea, i will try it!

valery.m said:
Thanks for the idea, i will try it!
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Good luck, and if you do (and wanna help the rest of the community) can you try with both ROOT and unlocked bootloader first, and see if it works.
I know it's a bit of a hassle but at least you would be able to confirm if ROOT or unlocked bootloader are interfering with the update

unlocked bootloader will not interfere with ota,did it myself
sent from my s-off 801n M7_UL

steelmaggot said:
unlocked bootloader will not interfere with ota,did it myself
sent from my s-off 801n M7_UL
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Can you describe the whole procedure?

Sorry guys, i'm not so patient - so flashed new firmware from OTA's zip archive, flashed TWRP and then flashed ARHD. I'm happy now

[Q] Trouble flashing any roms and RUU

I upgraded to 4.06.651.4. HBoot 1.56 Unlocked S-On
Using TWRP 2.6.3.0, I am unable to successfully flash any roms. Everything is successfully installed but all exhibit the same behavior. Boots up and when I unlock the lockscreen, I get the "htcdialer is taking too long" or whatever. No matter what I do there, it will eventually reboot (within 1 minute or so). Tried flashing some aosp roms but they do not fully boot.
Tried locking bootloader and running RUU 3.05.651.6 (which seems to be the latest) but it always fails with an unknown error, which is likely because I'm trying to downgrade firmware? Problem is there doesn't appear to be a 4.06 RUU yet.
Any ideas?

Did you happen to flash a GSM rom that does not have Sprint support?

BD619 said:
Did you happen to flash a GSM rom that does not have Sprint support?
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No but i did install the wrong recovery image. Installed ATT's somehow. Was able to flash Sprint recovery and things appeared to be ok at that point.

bcaldwell said:
No but i did install the wrong recovery image. Installed ATT's somehow. Was able to flash Sprint recovery and things appeared to be ok at that point.
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Ok Our device and GSM devices have different mount points that's why you are having issues.
Look HERE to get fixed up
PM or post here if you need help or have questions.

BD619 said:
Ok Our device and GSM devices have different mount points that's why you are having issues.
Look HERE to get fixed up
PM or post here if you need help or have questions.
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Awesome man. Everything is good again. Thanks.

bcaldwell said:
Awesome man. Everything is good again. Thanks.
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Good to here enjoy

[Q] HTC One update with unlocked SIM

HTC One update with unlocked SIM
Hello everyone,
This is my first post on this forum and I apologize if the post is in the wrong category. And sorry for the android rookie questions, but I really need your help.
I own HTC One
I bought it with SIM lock
Phone has custom recovery (TeamWin) and it is s-OFF. I am not sure that I understand completely what this means but I found out this facts while reading this forum.
At the end, phone is unlocked (SIM unlock) by local service store (40 EUR).
I would like to update the software and OTA update does not work.
I would be grateful for step by step instructions how to update the phone software and not to SIM-lock the phone again.
My biggest concern is not to pay again for SIM unlock.
You have attached screenshots…
Thank you!

colke said:
HTC One update with unlocked SIM
Hello everyone,
This is my first post on this forum and I apologize if the post is in the wrong category. And sorry for the android rookie questions, but I really need your help.
I own HTC One
I bought it with SIM lock
Phone has custom recovery (TeamWin) and it is s-OFF. I am not sure that I understand completely what this means but I found out this facts while reading this forum.
At the end, phone is unlocked (SIM unlock) by local service store (40 EUR).
I would like to update the software and OTA update does not work.
I would be grateful for step by step instructions how to update the phone software and not to SIM-lock the phone again.
My biggest concern is not to pay again for SIM unlock.
You have attached screenshots…
Thank you!
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To receive and install OTA updates you need to have the stock recovery on your device. If you re-flash the stock recovery, you can install the OTA update. Once it has properly installed you can go replace stock recovery with TWRP.
I'm pretty sure it won't re-apply the SIM-lock to your phone, but I wouldn't like to say for certain. (Mine came already unlocked)

colke said:
HTC One update with unlocked SIM
Hello everyone,
This is my first post on this forum and I apologize if the post is in the wrong category. And sorry for the android rookie questions, but I really need your help.
I own HTC One
I bought it with SIM lock
Phone has custom recovery (TeamWin) and it is s-OFF. I am not sure that I understand completely what this means but I found out this facts while reading this forum.
At the end, phone is unlocked (SIM unlock) by local service store (40 EUR).
I would like to update the software and OTA update does not work.
I would be grateful for step by step instructions how to update the phone software and not to SIM-lock the phone again.
My biggest concern is not to pay again for SIM unlock.
You have attached screenshots…
Thank you!
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U will have to go back to the stock unrooted firmware by using the RUU. This will wipe off your internal storage completely and restore the phone to factory settings. This guide will tell you what to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
The RUU which you have to download and flash is:
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_..._10-27-1127-01_release_308001_signed_2_4-exe/
please gather information and the read the guide a few times before you actually do anything

raghav kapur said:
U will have to go back to the stock unrooted firmware by using the RUU. This will wipe off your internal storage completely and restore the phone to factory settings. This guide will tell you what to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
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That's not true. Just have to install the stock recovery, then you can do the OTA update. After the update, reinstall either CWM or TWRP and flash SuperSU or Superuser to regain root. The OTA should not affect SIM unlock at all, at least it never has in my experience.

honestly it would be easier to just go with a custom rom since hes already s-off and custom recovery

OP. 2. options.
1. Flash this recovery, and hit the OTA check button. http://d-h.st/M4R
2. Download this RUU package: http://shipped-roms.com/download.ph...31.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe
and install!

xnknown said:
honestly it would be easier to just go with a custom rom since hes already s-off and custom recovery
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Can you please explain this much more in details.

Is there any other way to update other than returning back to stock?
It does not have to be OTA.

colke said:
Is there any other way to update other than returning back to stock?
It does not have to be OTA.
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yes you can update your firmware and flash a custom rom, if your looking for a close to stock experience i would advise ARHD 51

I just wanted to chime in and assure you that your sim unlock will not be affected by flashing custom ROMs, RUUs, firmwares, radios, recoveries, etc. I have flashed everything under the sun on my One and have retained my sim unlock.

trjlive said:
I just wanted to chime in and assure you that your sim unlock will not be affected by flashing custom ROMs, RUUs, firmwares, radios, recoveries, etc. I have flashed everything under the sun on my One and have retained my sim unlock.
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That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Thank you very much!
I will try to do stock recovery right away, I just need correct RUU. I assume that one of these 2 are OK
1) http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_ul_jb_50_htc_europe_1-20-401-1_radio_4a-13-3227-06_10-27-1127-01_release_308001_signed_2_4-exe/
2) http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_ul_jb_50_htc_europe_1-28-401-7_radio_4a-13-3231-27_10-31-1131-05_release_310878_signed-exe/
Are these OK and which to use?
If these are not OK which should I use?
Please, please, I just need this one info.

Let me ask different question:
Is it must for RUU to match version-main?
My version is on the picture (1.29.401.12) and I found only one RUU for this version but not for my CID (HTC__032).
What to do?

colke said:
That is exactly what I wanted to hear. Thank you very much!
I will try to do stock recovery right away, I just need correct RUU. I assume that one of these 2 are OK
1) http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_ul_jb_50_htc_europe_1-20-401-1_radio_4a-13-3227-06_10-27-1127-01_release_308001_signed_2_4-exe/
2) http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_ul_jb_50_htc_europe_1-28-401-7_radio_4a-13-3231-27_10-31-1131-05_release_310878_signed-exe/
Are these OK and which to use?
If these are not OK which should I use?
Please, please, I just need this one info.
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The important thing to verify is that your CID matches what the RUU is designed for. On either of those RUU's you mention, look in the comments section of the post and see the CIDs. As long as you have one of those CIDs, you can install it.
Also, if you look at the RUU version number (1.20.401.1), you notice the third number in the sequence is "401". This signifies the WWE (World Wide Edition) version, so it will work with the majority of devices. The .401 firmwares are what most custom ROMs are based on, and are generally considered to be the most compatible. I am running a .401 firmware on my AT&T device without any issues. So any RUU with a .401 version would work for you.
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colke said:
Let me ask different question:
Is it must for RUU to match version-main?
My version is on the picture (1.29.401.12) and I found only one RUU for this version but not for my CID (HTC__032).
What to do?
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No, the version-main doesn't need to match. That is just the current firmware version you have installed. If you install an RUU, it will update you to whatever version the RUU is based on. The only thing, if your device is still s-on, you can't install an RUU with a LOWER version than what is shown in version-main. You can upgrade with an RUU if you are s-on, just not downgrade.
The important thing is to find an RUU that works with CID "HTC__032".
Hmm... both those RUUs are lower than what you currently have, so they won't run with s-on. If you really want to be able to run the RUU, you're going to have to s-off so you can run the lower RUU, then update with the OTA.
If you're not ready for doing s-off, you might want to think about just leaving it as is, installing a custom recovery like TWRP, and flashing a custom stock ROM like the ARHD Stock Rom. You can't get OTA, but that's alright because it already is updated. Any of the custom ROMs will work fine with .401 firmwares like you have. I would recommend this route over the s-off and RUU method, honestly, that's a lot of work for little gain, unless you just absolutely must get back to stock.
Anyway, hope this helps!

raghav kapur said:
U will have to go back to the stock unrooted firmware by using the RUU. This will wipe off your internal storage completely and restore the phone to factory settings. This guide will tell you what to do:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
The RUU which you have to download and flash is:
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_..._10-27-1127-01_release_308001_signed_2_4-exe/
please gather information and the read the guide a few times before you actually do anything
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Just a quick note for you my friend, the ruu you linked is a pre-release version with hboot 1.43 and no ota update. The correct ruu is 1.28.401.7 not the 1.20.401.1.
from nkk71' guide:
2) RUU.ZIP (Windows7, Mac, Linux): http://www.htc1guru.com/downloads/ruu-zip-downloads/ <- this is now the preferred method instead of RUU.EXE
------> if you’ve found a RUU.ZIP proceed to post 3
---------> Note: M7_UL .401. users don't use 1.20.401.1, use 1.28.401.7 instead
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Hope it help :fingers-crossed:

alray said:
Just a quick note for you my friend, the ruu you linked is a pre-release version with hboot 1.43 and no ota update. The correct ruu is 1.28.401.7 not the 1.20.401.1.
from nkk71' guide:
Hope it help :fingers-crossed:
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All done with success, OTA is working!
Thank you all!

[Q] ota hk edition

Does anyone have a hk edition stock recovery? I'm on the .13 firmware, I've restored my stock nandroid but I need a hk edition recovery to take the ota. Unfortunately, I'm one of the ones unable to achieve s-off. I tried the .08 recovery posted in another thread to no avail. I believe it's for regular m8 if there is a difference.

jsmooth704 said:
Does anyone have a hk edition stock recovery? I'm on the .13 firmware, I've restored my stock nandroid but I need a hk edition recovery to take the ota. Unfortunately, I'm one of the ones unable to achieve s-off. I tried the .08 recovery posted in another thread to no avail. I believe it's for regular m8 if there is a difference.
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There isn't a difference.

Captain_Throwback said:
There isn't a difference.
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Thanks Cap

Captain_Throwback said:
There isn't a difference.
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I tried installing the stock recovery from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2736048 via the fastboot method and it kept failing. I then tried the bootloader method and it failed also, it said CID incorrect. What am I missing?

It was the stock recovery I was trying to use. Apparently, the recoveries aren't the same. I found the one for .13 HK here http://d-h.st/MbC and all is golden. Flashed the recovery, took the O.T.A, reflashed Cap's TWRP and SU....Happy Camper.....YEAH
Thanks BD619

jsmooth704 said:
I tried installing the stock recovery from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2736048 via the fastboot method and it kept failing. I then tried the bootloader method and it failed also, it said CID incorrect. What am I missing?
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What error were you getting when using fastboot?

S-off and Hboot 1.60

Is there any to S-off with 1.60?
I'm attempting to unlock the sim for gsm as a final goal...
Thanks

Gabriel51 said:
Is there any to S-off with 1.60?
I'm attempting to unlock the sim for gsm as a final goal...
Thanks
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Sunshine is most likely your only option.

BD619 said:
Sunshine is most likely your only option.
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Tried it and it said that my rom was not a sense rom???
What about down grading to KK? Is that possible?

Gabriel51 said:
Tried it and it said that my rom was not a sense rom???
What about down grading to KK? Is that possible?
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Make sure the rom you are on is as close to stock as possible.
Downgrading to a KK rom = yes
Downgrading firmware = no
Easiest way to run Sunshine is to RUU.

BD619 said:
Make sure the rom you are on is as close to stock as possible.
Downgrading to a KK rom = yes
Downgrading firmware = no
Easiest way to run Sunshine is to RUU.
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I tried it right after reinstalling the 6.16 RUU and it did not fly.
I can't remember if I was rooted at the time (yesterday)

Gabriel51 said:
I tried it right after reinstalling the 6.16 RUU and it did not fly.
I can't remember if I was rooted at the time (yesterday)
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Unless something changed in v3.0 of Sunshine you don't have to be rooted or unlocked.

BD619 said:
Unless something changed in v3.0 of Sunshine you don't have to be rooted or unlocked.
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This is what i have now. The copy I downloaded did not have a date or version.
It should work on this 5.02 RUU?

Gabriel51 said:
This is what i have now. The copy I downloaded did not have a date or version.
It should work on this 5.02 RUU?
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The Sunshine apk should look for updates before it begins.
You cannot use the 5.02 RUU because you are s-on.
Have you tried going to their IRC channel to see if they can guide you?

BD619 said:
The Sunshine apk should look for updates before it begins.
You cannot use the 5.02 RUU because you are s-on.
Have you tried going to their IRC channel to see if they can guide you?
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5.02 is the software version after installing 6.16.651

Gabriel51 said:
5.02 is the software version after installing 6.16.651
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Your screen shot shows OS as 6.16 did you flash a 5.02 rom?

BD619 said:
Your screen shot shows OS as 6.16 did you flash a 5.02 rom?
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No, when i look at the software version (under settings) it shows 5.02

Gabriel51 said:
No, when i look at the software version (under settings) it shows 5.02
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I would try their IRC channel I'm kinda out of ideas.

BD619 said:
I would try their IRC channel I'm kinda out of ideas.
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Thanks for your help.
I'm not a Sprint customer and never have been and it's been a while since I have had an HTC product.
My problems would be solved if I could downgrade the firmware, I did install a unsecured Kernel but it did not matter.

Gabriel51 said:
Thanks for your help.
I'm not a Sprint customer and never have been and it's been a while since I have had an HTC product.
My problems would be solved if I could downgrade the firmware, I did install a unsecured Kernel but it did not matter.
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Kernel is most likely the problem.

BD619 said:
Kernel is most likely the problem.
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I first tried stock and went from there, it's been a no go through all the changes.

The Sunshine apk I tried to use was not new enough.
The later version worked.
Now to sim unlock it, any ideas for doing this on this rom version?

Gabriel51 said:
The Sunshine apk I tried to use was not new enough.
The later version worked.
Now to sim unlock it, any ideas for doing this on this rom version?
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I don't know much about sim unlock but there are plenty of guide here in the forum

BD619 said:
I don't know much about sim unlock but there are plenty of guide here in the forum
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Most of that is really old and no longer works (so far)

Use the most recent sprint ruu to return to stock
I just went through this yesterday. I was having the same problem.
I'm on sprint so my solution should apply.
1. Return to stock with the sprint Lollipop ruu
2. Get unlock from htcdev - - > unlock your bootloader
3. Flash the latest version of twrp
4. Boot into twrp, then reboot system.
4a. Twrp should prompt you to install su and obtain root
4b. Let twrp root your system.
5. Let the phone complete the su install via twrp
6. Get sunshine s-off
7. Pay $25
8. Enjoy s-off

I was able to reach the hidden screen and select the "sim lock" but backing out and rebooting from the sim unlock helper screen did not work.
I had to select "reboot" from the same menu located just a couple of items up from the Sim lock selection. Make sure "Data" is on and GSM is selected.
I was successful only on the "Viper 1.0.0 rom.
I now have a working T-mobile connection..