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Hey all,
I received a used T-Mobile HTC One a couple months ago (I am on T-Mobile in Miami). It came unlocked S-ON. I am a GE kind of guy and have yet to use Sense on it once. With all the firmware updates, I am wondering if it is time to upgrade the firmware as I am sure I am probably on old or original firmware. A couple of questions in particular I would like to address (and I have read on this for months but have yet to make the upgrade):
1) Pro's/Cons of T-mobile firmware vs GE firmware?
2) What is the real benefit of S-OFF exactly?
3) If I go the T-Mobile firmware upgrade with S-ON, am I going to be less likely to sell the phone on per say, SWAPPA or get less for it because I upgraded S-ON and hence have what I think is referred to as a locked H-Boot?
4) Lastly for the moment, what is the real benefit of the upgraded firwmare as I have yet to see any real change logs of any of these firmware updates?
Thank you in advance for any and all comments you have it is much appreciated!!!
Here are the details from my getvar:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.44.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.27.531.8
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0713000
(bootloader) cidnum: T-MOB010
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 3940mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
getvar:all FAILED (status read failed (Too many links))
finished. total time: 0.057s
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3) Don't know
1 & 4) In theory updated firmware (and/or matching firmware and ROM version), should provide better stability, performance, battery life and remove any bugs it they existed. you are still on 1.xx so for example, the update to 2.xx introduced new touchscreen drivers which made the screen more responsive.
2) you are able to flash anything you want:
with an unlocked bootloader and S-ON, you can flash ROM, kernel, recovery, even radio
with S-Off (on top of above), you can flash unsigned firmware, and you are able to downgrade, even change CID and MID to any version you like, and make your phone (for example) a US Developer edition, an unbranded International version etc.
also with S-Off, you can remove TAMPERED from bootloader, set your phone LOCKED (otherwise only RELOCKED possible), and go back to 100% "out of the box" if you wish.
T-Mobile is just a GSM variant (so no need to think of it as T-Mob) and you can use pretty much any of the ROMs out there (oh if you use WiFi calling, then you have to check if it's supported in the ROM).
Hope that helps
nkk71 said:
3) Don't know
1 & 4) In theory updated firmware (and/or matching firmware and ROM version), should provide better stability, performance, battery life and remove any bugs it they existed. you are still on 1.xx so for example, the update to 2.xx introduced new touchscreen drivers which made the screen more responsive.
2) you are able to flash anything you want:
with an unlocked bootloader and S-ON, you can flash ROM, kernel, recovery, even radio
with S-Off (on top of above), you can flash unsigned firmware, and you are able to downgrade, even change CID and MID to any version you like, and make your phone (for example) a US Developer edition, an unbranded International version etc.
also with S-Off, you can remove TAMPERED from bootloader, set your phone LOCKED (otherwise only RELOCKED possible), and go back to 100% "out of the box" if you wish.
T-Mobile is just a GSM variant (so no need to think of it as T-Mob) and you can use pretty much any of the ROMs out there (oh if you use WiFi calling, then you have to check if it's supported in the ROM).
Hope that helps
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Thank you very much!
nkk71 said:
3) Don't know
1 & 4) In theory updated firmware (and/or matching firmware and ROM version), should provide better stability, performance, battery life and remove any bugs it they existed. you are still on 1.xx so for example, the update to 2.xx introduced new touchscreen drivers which made the screen more responsive.
2) you are able to flash anything you want:
with an unlocked bootloader and S-ON, you can flash ROM, kernel, recovery, even radio
with S-Off (on top of above), you can flash unsigned firmware, and you are able to downgrade, even change CID and MID to any version you like, and make your phone (for example) a US Developer edition, an unbranded International version etc.
also with S-Off, you can remove TAMPERED from bootloader, set your phone LOCKED (otherwise only RELOCKED possible), and go back to 100% "out of the box" if you wish.
T-Mobile is just a GSM variant (so no need to think of it as T-Mob) and you can use pretty much any of the ROMs out there (oh if you use WiFi calling, then you have to check if it's supported in the ROM).
Hope that helps
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Thanks again. I decided to S-Off and super cid since I was at it. Upgraded firmware to 3.62.401.1. Can't say I notice the difference but I'm sure the latest and greatest from where I was and soff is a great thing. Thanks again!!!
umrico said:
Thanks again. I decided to S-Off and super cid since I was at it. Upgraded firmware to 3.62.401.1. Can't say I notice the difference but I'm sure the latest and greatest from where I was and soff is a great thing. Thanks again!!!
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Did you go directly from 1.xx to 3.62? I would recommend flashing 2.24 first and then 3.62, because I'm not sure the 3.62 contains the updated touchscreen drivers, so if you do the 2.24 first, you'll get the updated touchscreen drivers and then go to 3.62.
EDIT: or just check the 3.62 zip, if it contains the file "tp_SYN3202.img", those were the updated drivers in 2.24
nkk71 said:
Did you go directly from 1.xx to 3.62? I would recommend flashing 2.24 first and then 3.62, because I'm not sure the 3.62 contains the updated touchscreen drivers, so if you do the 2.24 first, you'll get the updated touchscreen drivers and then go to 3.62.
EDIT: or just check the 3.62 zip, if it contains the file "tp_SYN3202.img", those were the updated drivers in 2.24
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I did go directly to 3.62. I *briefly* read and saw a comment that I dont need intermittent firmwares but that was only one comment so I took the chance.
Unfortunately, the zip does NOT have that file...I assume I should push it then? Thank you for your help!!!!
umrico said:
I did go directly to 3.62. I *briefly* read and saw a comment that I dont need intermittent firmwares but that was only one comment so I took the chance.
Unfortunately, the zip does NOT have that file...I assume I should push it then? Thank you for your help!!!!
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Download 2.24 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506 and flash it in fastboot RUU mode
and then flash 3.62 again.
nkk71 said:
Download 2.24 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2365506 and flash it in fastboot RUU mode
and then flash 3.62 again.
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Thanks.
I see that Vomer has this file: - Touch panel Driver from firmware 2.24.401.1: http://d-h.st/lL4 but I cannot find anything on the web on how to install it. You have any idea by chance?
umrico said:
Thanks.
I see that Vomer has this file: - Touch panel Driver from firmware 2.24.401.1: http://d-h.st/lL4 but I cannot find anything on the web on how to install it. You have any idea by chance?
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I would just flash the 2.24 firmware complete and then the 3.62, easiest way in my opinion, won't take more than a minute or two.
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I would just flash the 2.24 firmware complete and then the 3.62, easiest way in my opinion, won't take more than a minute or two.
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OK. I did it your way. I have had my fair share of flashing firmware hopefully for the next year as I hold my breath every time doing this with S-OFF. Thanks so much for all of your help!!!!
umrico said:
OK. I did it your way. I have had my fair share of flashing firmware hopefully for the next year as I hold my breath every time doing this with S-OFF. Thanks so much for all of your help!!!!
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no need to hold your breath, it's quite safe flashing firmware as long as you follow instructions (eg flash zip .... twice), and anyway with S-Off even if you semi-brick, you have a very high chance of unbricking.
i like @vomer's firmware packages cause they have boot.img and recovery.img removed, so no need to reflash the ROM or custom recovery.
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no need to hold your breath, it's quite safe flashing firmware as long as you follow instructions (eg flash zip .... twice), and anyway with S-Off even if you semi-brick, you have a very high chance of unbricking.
i like @vomer's firmware packages cause they have boot.img and recovery.img removed, so no need to reflash the ROM or custom recovery.
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Agreed. Thanks again for all of your guidance!
Hello guys,
I recently got my HTC One, and I don't know how or why, but it turned out to be a Mexican version, with CID HTC__332 (in the middle of Europe none the less!). So I updated to Android 4.3 with Sense 5.0 (OTA), and have been waiting for the Sense 5.5 update for more than 2 months now (not to mention KitKat, which I'll probably never get).
Anyway, I got tired of waiting and decided to get superCID and force it to update. But since it's my first time with this phone I'd really hate to mess it up, so please help me if you can:
I've read up on almost everything regarding the process, so I know I need to:
1. unlock the bootloader (with HTC dev site)
2. root the phone (it seems there's no other way but with installing a custom recovery)
3. get s-off with rumrunner (if it works with this weird HTC__332 CID od mine)
4. change to superCID
5. restore stock recovery
6. update with FOTA
Now, what I don't know is what do I do if something goes wrong and the phone won't boot, or goes into a bootloop, or something like that?
I've installed custom ROMs on my old Xperia U20i before, so I always had CWM backups, but even if they failed I could bring back the phone with the SE Update Service. HTC doesn't seem to have such a program... the closest thing I could find were those RUUs, but I'm not sure which one (if any) is for my phone I've also seen lots of stock recoveries around, but I'm not sure which one I'd need to flash for the OTA update to work.
So, looking at the info from my phone below, can you tell me which RUU and stock recovery I need?
Also, and this is the most important, is there a way for me to just back up everything (nandroid) including my stock recovery, with just an unlocked bootloader*, so I have a failsafe?
(* as I understand it, rooting requires a custom recovery, so I loose the stock one)
Here's the info from my phone, please ask if you need more:
About:
Code:
Android version: 4.3
HTC Sense version: 5.0
Software number: 3.25.599.2
HTC SDK API level: 5.45
Kernel version: 3.4.10-gd92dcb6, [email protected] # 1, SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version: 4A.20.3263.16_10.38k.1157.04D
Build number: 3.25.599.2 CL259846 release-keys
Bootloader:
Code:
M7_U PVTSHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.55.0000
RADIO-4A.20.3263.16
OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909
OS-3.25.599.2
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Oct 9 2013, 17:55:59.0
Fastboot:
Code:
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
version-baseband: 4A.20.3263.16
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 3.25.599.2
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
serialno: HT386W90****
imei: ****************
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_u
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0711000
cidnum: HTC__332
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 3935mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-e0349bfc
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
Please don't tell me I'm stuck with this version and that I'll have to risk it, I love this phone too much to brick it
mbinic said:
Hello guys,
I recently got my HTC One, and I don't know how or why, but it turned out to be a Mexican version, with CID HTC__332 (in the middle of Europe none the less!). So I updated to Android 4.3 with Sense 5.0 (OTA), and have been waiting for the Sense 5.5 update for more than 2 months now (not to mention KitKat, which I'll probably never get).
Anyway, I got tired of waiting and decided to get superCID and force it to update. But since it's my first time with this phone I'd really hate to mess it up, so please help me if you can:
I've read up on almost everything regarding the process, so I know I need to:
1. unlock the bootloader (with HTC dev site)
2. root the phone (it seems there's no other way but with installing a custom recovery)
3. get s-off with rumrunner (if it works with this weird HTC__332 CID od mine)
4. change to superCID
5. restore stock recovery
6. update with FOTA
Now, what I don't know is what do I do if something goes wrong and the phone won't boot, or goes into a bootloop, or something like that?
I've installed custom ROMs on my old Xperia U20i before, so I always had CWM backups, but even if they failed I could bring back the phone with the SE Update Service. HTC doesn't seem to have such a program... the closest thing I could find were those RUUs, but I'm not sure which one (if any) is for my phone I've also seen lots of stock recoveries around, but I'm not sure which one I'd need to flash for the OTA update to work.
So, looking at the info from my phone below, can you tell me which RUU and stock recovery I need?
Also, and this is the most important, is there a way for me to just back up everything (nandroid) including my stock recovery, with just an unlocked bootloader*, so I have a failsafe?
(* as I understand it, rooting requires a custom recovery, so I loose the stock one)
Here's the info from my phone, please ask if you need more:
About:
Code:
Android version: 4.3
HTC Sense version: 5.0
Software number: 3.25.599.2
HTC SDK API level: 5.45
Kernel version: 3.4.10-gd92dcb6, [email protected] # 1, SMP PREEMPT
Baseband version: 4A.20.3263.16_10.38k.1157.04D
Build number: 3.25.599.2 CL259846 release-keys
Bootloader:
Code:
M7_U PVTSHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.55.0000
RADIO-4A.20.3263.16
OpenDSP-v32.120.274.0909
OS-3.25.599.2
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Oct 9 2013, 17:55:59.0
Fastboot:
Code:
version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
version-baseband: 4A.20.3263.16
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 3.25.599.2
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
serialno: HT386W90****
imei: ****************
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_u
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0711000
cidnum: HTC__332
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 3935mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: on
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-e0349bfc
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
Please don't tell me I'm stuck with this version and that I'll have to risk it, I love this phone too much to brick it
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I just went through this a couple days ago with someone
go here and read pages 2-5 and see if you understand or still have questions read it all before moving on
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2593387&page=2
Thanks for your answer clsA!
I don't know how I missed that thread, I've been searching for HTC__332 and that damned version number all over :$
So, having read that, I'd say I'll first need to:
1. unlock my bootloader
2. root (and flash a custom recovery, TWRP 2.6.3.3)
* 2.5 create nandroid backup
* 2.5.5 get files for rumrunner version for this software
3. install ARHD (31.6, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183023)
4. get s-off with rumrunner (0.50)
And after that's all done, come back, re-read and do the more-likely-to-cause-a-heartattack-part, right?
Just a couple more questions before I try and do this:
1. There's no stock recovery image available for my phone, so after flashing the custom recovery I won't be able to go back to stock recovery and receive ota updates (if they ever even come)?
2. Will rumrunner work with ARHD 41.0? Or, will ARHD 41.0 install and run normally on my phone? In case I can't finish the process correctly, it would be comforting to know I can still have the latest and greatest software on my phone
mbinic said:
Thanks for your answer clsA!
I don't know how I missed that thread, I've been searching for HTC__332 and that damned version number all over :$
So, having read that, I'd say I'll first need to:
1. unlock my bootloader
2. root (and flash a custom recovery, TWRP 2.6.3.3)
* 2.5 create nandroid backup
* 2.5.5 get files for rumrunner version for this software
3. install ARHD (31.6, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2183023)
4. get s-off with rumrunner (0.50)
And after that's all done, come back, re-read and do the more-likely-to-cause-a-heartattack-part, right?
Just a couple more questions before I try and do this:
1. There's no stock recovery image available for my phone, so after flashing the custom recovery I won't be able to go back to stock recovery and receive ota updates (if they ever even come)?
2. Will rumrunner work with ARHD 41.0? Or, will ARHD 41.0 install and run normally on my phone? In case I can't finish the process correctly, it would be comforting to know I can still have the latest and greatest software on my phone
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yes after the conversion to .401 you will have a EU device and can update and flash all the new roms as they come out.
make note of the 2 links posted about changing your MID / CID their important steps in the whole process
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535365
this guide by @nkk71 is a good source of information your just doing a few things differently
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
OK, so part one is going mostly smoothly for now - unlocked bootloader, flashed TWRP, backed up (uploading for sharing) + saved partitions for rumrunner if I end up needing them (also uploading), had a few bootloops but managed to get ARHD 31.6 running. Now onto rumrunner...
I got S-OFF with rumrunner in the first try! Now to re-read and change CID and MID (4:40 AM, fingers crossed, heart pounding)
I'm sorry for this, but some of the posts are confusing and a bit contradictory, so I need to confirm this:
1. set super CID with
Code:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
Is that the correct CID? Is that the correct number of 1s (8? from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317536)?
2.set MID with MID_Change_TOOL_v.1.01 (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535365)
3. Now what, do I:
3.1 run RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe?
OR
3.2 downgrade to HBOOT 1.44 with (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082):
If you’re on hboot which is above 1.44, then first thing is to downgrade that:
so download this: http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/1-29-401-12_hboot_1-44-zip/
in bootloader/FASTBOOT USB, flash it:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip 1.29.401.12_hboot_1.44.zip
fastboot flash zip 1.29.401.12_hboot_1.44.zip <---- just in case the above said “failed flush again”
fastboot reboot-bootloader
--> and confirm hboot is now 1.44
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and then run RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe?
I'm a bit scared, so please bare with me, and if this is completely wrong please point me in the right direction.
Also, will I have a relocked-untampered-S-ON device after running the RUU, or will that part be left as it is (unlocked-tampered-S-OFF)? I don't think I'll need to be S-OFF after this, and don't mind the red texts in fastboot, so is there anything else I'll need to do after the RUUinstall, or just go and get the FOTA update?
mbinic said:
I'm sorry for this, but some of the posts are confusing and a bit contradictory, so I need to confirm this:
1. set super CID with
Code:
fastboot oem writecid 11111111
Is that the correct CID? Is that the correct number of 1s (8? from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317536)?
2.set MID with MID_Change_TOOL_v.1.01 (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2535365)
3. Now what, do I:
3.1 run RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe?
OR
3.2 downgrade to HBOOT 1.44 with (from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082):
and then run RUU_M7_UL_JB_50_HTC_Europe_1.28.401.7_Radio_4A.13.3231.27_10.31.1131.05_release_310878_signed.exe?
I'm a bit scared, so please bare with me, and if this is completely wrong please point me in the right direction.
Also, will I have a relocked-untampered-S-ON device after running the RUU, or will that part be left as it is (unlocked-tampered-S-OFF)? I don't think I'll need to be S-OFF after this, and don't mind the red texts in fastboot, so is there anything else I'll need to do after the RUUinstall, or just go and get the FOTA update?
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1- change you MID to PN071000 using the tool
2- with SuperCID you cannot receive OTAs, so you need to change CID to European unbranded, there are several (this will affect the country/language options): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48195855&postcount=98 (instructions are also in that post)
so for example, if you wanted Eastern European languages you would need to set CID to HTC__032
3- since you're on hboot 1.55, you need to downgrade that separately to 1.44
4- you can leave the phone UNLOCKED, and even TAMPERED, but if you prefer to set them LOCKED and remove TAMPERED you can follow my guide.
5- run the RUU you mentioned
6- KEEP S-OFF!!
OTAs will not be affected by unlocked bootloader, or S-Off
let me know if you need more details
Ok, so the correct order is:
1. change MID
2. change CID
3. downgrade HBOOT
4. run RUU
Thanks!
mbinic said:
Ok, so the correct order is:
1. change MID
2. change CID
3. downgrade HBOOT
4. run RUU
Thanks!
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yep, that works!
don't want to confuse you , but 1 2 and 3 can be run in any order, most important is to do run the ruu as last step, once the ruu has completed you should immediately receive OTAs.
remember, stay S-Off, consider it your "get out of jail" card, in case you ever want to change something again.
Thanks again I'll try it in a couple of hours and report my progress.
Edit:
OK, got CID HTC__032 and changed MID successfully. AROMA hung at 0.00%, but a restart helped like it was described in the post. Now onto HBOOT and RUU.
Edit 2:
Installed HBOOT 1.44 and the Guru Bootloader reset - removed tampered and set locked (why not ). Running RUU in a few minutes...
So, everything went smoothly, the OTA is slowly installing, and I am now a proud owner of an Eastern European model! B)
I learned a lot in the process, certainly read a lot, and I am very grateful to the people who wrote the posts, and especially to those who helped me here!
Guys, if we ever meet, the beer is on me! Until then, PM me, I can at least buy you one from here Maybe I can also help out somehow, being that I'm a programmer as well.
Anyway, after the OTA updates are done and I set everything up, I'll probably be reinstalling TWRP and going to ARHD 41, but first I'll see what else is out there
mbinic said:
So, everything went smoothly, the OTA is slowly installing, and I am now a proud owner of an Eastern European model! B)
I learned a lot in the process, certainly read a lot, and I am very grateful to the people who wrote the posts, and especially to those who helped me here!
Guys, if we ever meet, the beer is on me! Until then, PM me, I can at least buy you one from here Maybe I can also help out somehow, being that I'm a programmer as well.
Anyway, after the OTA updates are done and I set everything up, I'll probably be reinstalling TWRP and going to ARHD 41, but first I'll see what else is out there
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Congrats mate
Can you also edit main thread title to include [SOLVED], thanks
Done
The OTA install is done as well, but unfortunately the latest one I got was JB 4.3 with Sense 5.5 (3.62.401.1), no KitKat. I tried changing CID to HTC__001, but still no KitKat updates.
I'll probably now install ARHD 41.0, newest MaximusHD or Elegancia, but they mention upgrading the firmware. Should I try that, upgrade the firmware that is? Will I be able to go back later with HBOOT 1.44 and the RUU I already used, or will that option be gone (or is it already)?
Sorry for more questions, but I wouldn't want to mess everything up at the very end
mbinic said:
Done
The OTA install is done as well, but unfortunately the latest one I got was JB 4.3 with Sense 5.5 (3.62.401.1), no KitKat. I tried changing CID to HTC__001, but still no KitKat updates.
I'll probably now install ARHD 41.0, newest MaximusHD or Elegancia, but they mention upgrading the firmware. Should I try that, upgrade the firmware that is? Will I be able to go back later with HBOOT 1.44 and the RUU I already used, or will that option be gone (or is it already)?
Sorry for more questions, but I wouldn't want to mess everything up at the very end
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4.4 (hopefully 4.4.2) not out yet for most, only US Dev Edition, and has a few "bad habits" for the rest of the world... no need to change CIDs, it'll come soon enough....
ARHD 41.0 and MaximusHD are based on the US Dev Edition, not the WWE edition.
I just figured that out from the version number, sorry. So, no firmware flashing for now, I'll just go ahead with the ROM, but first a TWRP backup, just in case. Thanks again!
my htc
mbinic said:
I just figured that out from the version number, sorry. So, no firmware flashing for now, I'll just go ahead with the ROM, but first a TWRP backup, just in case. Thanks again!
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hi friends first my english is not so good so excuse me i a have some mistakes, then i want to say i was reading your experience, i got the same version of htc one HTC_332 this is the cid for latin america this is what htc supports tell me by email, ok i got a little questions maybe u can help me
1)this process works on my version of htc correctly?
2)my phone update via ota to 4.3 and sense 5.0 and i want know if u recomend to me do this process or wait for ota update for 4.4 kitkat and sense 5.5 ( i know htc is not the best company giving updates)
3) is high the risk of brick? is some way to restore if something fails in process?
PS 1: i'm really newbie in this or noob i was reading to grown my knows and i want a opinion of someone with more experience.
PS 2: is ironic but this htc_332 i buyed in florida and is factory unlocked, bad luck mine uh??
for last i want to thanks for the time you take to anwer me
Hello edulaffont,
edulaffont said:
1)this process works on my version of htc correctly?
2)my phone update via ota to 4.3 and sense 5.0 and i want know if u recomend to me do this process or wait for ota update for 4.4 kitkat and sense 5.5 ( i know htc is not the best company giving updates)
3) is high the risk of brick? is some way to restore if something fails in process?
PS 1: i'm really newbie in this or noob i was reading to grown my knows and i want a opinion of someone with more experience.
PS 2: is ironic but this htc_332 i buyed in florida and is factory unlocked, bad luck mine uh??
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1) As you can see from this thread, I went through this process without any problems. When I was done converting and updated to 4.3 with Sense 5.5 I decided to go with ARHD 41, and last night installed new firmware and ARHD 51, also without any problems.
2) I would recommend you convert your phone to WWE, but that decision, as well as the risk, is on you. I got tired of waiting and didn't think HTC would update this CID, so I tried it and am very happy with how it turned out. I can't thank enough the guys that helped me here!
(btw guys, those beers are getting warm, pm me your paypals if you've got 'em)
3) I'm not really sure about this one, but I went ahead and backed up everything I could before I started it. I think it'll go well if you follow the instructions here
first
mbinic said:
Hello edulaffont,
1) As you can see from this thread, I went through this process without any problems. When I was done converting and updated to 4.3 with Sense 5.5 I decided to go with ARHD 41, and last night installed new firmware and ARHD 51, also without any problems.
2) I would recommend you convert your phone to WWE, but that decision, as well as the risk, is on you. I got tired of waiting and didn't think HTC would update this CID, so I tried it and am very happy with how it turned out. I can't thank enough the guys that helped me here!
(btw guys, those beers are getting warm, pm me your paypals if you've got 'em)
3) I'm not really sure about this one, but I went ahead and backed up everything I could before I started it. I think it'll go well if you follow the instructions here
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First thanks for fast reply and help, how i said my phone esas updated to 4.3 with sense 5.0 the same day i buyed it, by the way This was about 1 week ago, i see is better change Cid What do yo recomend by the way how do u change the firmware?,thanks in advance and excuse my poor english
edulaffont said:
First thanks for fast reply and help, how i said my phone esas updated to 4.3 with sense 5.0 the same day i buyed it, by the way This was about 1 week ago, i see is better change Cid What do yo recomend by the way how do u change the firmware?,thanks in advance and excuse my poor english
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I also got that update as soon as I bought the phone, some time in October/November I think, it's old.
I didn't change the firmware when I was converting to WWE, a .401 version wasn't out yet.
I did change it last night though, and installed ARHD 51 (it gives me more options than stock) and everything went smoothly (I even did a dirty flash).
Anyway, I recommend you stick to the original instructions (use old ARHD for rumrunner), and when you're done converting to WWE, ran the RUU and everything works you can choose wheter you want to get the OTAs and stay stock (KitKat 4.4.2 OTA for WWE just came out, with new firmware), or root and install any ROM you wish
I've successfully played with custom roms for years, but I managed to completely corrupt my Sprint HTC One M7 and I'm having a hard time figuring out how to get it back to being a working phone.
It's rooted and unlocked. I think a bad download of a recovery or rom corrupted either the storage or firmware or both.
When I first rooted it, I did have some problems. However, I was able to recover and successfully ran the Revolution ROM for about a month. I wanted to try the Viper ROM and that action (not the ROM itself, of course) put the device into its current bricked state.
I can still flash different recoveries. I can install new ROMs. I've even attempted to flash stock recoveries and run a factory reset to completely reset the phone's partitions. However the phone is unusable. I even have a OTG cable to grab ROMS from a USB stick. TWRP doesn't recognize the internal storage of the phone, but it does recognize the USB stick on the OTG cable. ClockWork can see all of the storage on the phone.
I have tried relocking and running RUUs, but I think I am doing it incorrectly because my phone is still S-ON and if that is the case, you have to find the right version of RUU that is an upgrade rather than a downgrade of the phone. The RUUs always error out. Perhaps someone will be able to provide a correct link as I have screen pictures and Model ID info I can include.
Behavior: As I try to show in the pictures I've attached, I can install customer ROMS or alleged stock ROMS onto the phone. When the process completes, I am presented with the stock lock screen for the M7. When I swipe the screen I am presented with a white HTC screen that is similar to the boot screen, but note there is no other writing. This is not the boot screen. Rather, it is all you get.
If you are tethered to a PC, you can see the storage on your list of drives.
However, after about 90 seconds, the phone auto reboots, and you are in a loop.
The phone is 13 months old, so I don't think I can just relock it and walk into a Sprint store and ask for a replacement.
Moreover, I think this is fixable, I just don't know how quite yet.
Thanks for those pros out there who can help me get out of this mess of my own making.
C:\Program Files (x86)\Minimal ADB and Fastboot>fastboot getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.56.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: N/A
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.06.651.9
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) meid:
(bootloader) product: m7_wls
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0720000
(bootloader) cidnum: SPCS_001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4242mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-4dab9d12
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.035s
It's not bricked.....
Go Here and follow the instructions exactly===============>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250904
There is no RUU for 4.06.651.9.
This guide will get you fixed up use either the 4.06.651.9 or 5.03.651.3 s-on firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2503646
twisteddan said:
It's not bricked.....
Go Here and follow the instructions exactly===============>http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250904
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That RUU won't work it's super old
BD619 said:
That RUU won't work it's super old
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Oh ok.....Sorry about that.
twisteddan said:
Oh ok.....Sorry about that.
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No harm no foul
Since he/she is s-on they need to run an RUU equal to or newer then their main version
BD619 said:
No harm no foul
Since he/she is s-on they need to run an RUU equal to or newer then their main version
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The question is, does such an RUU exist?
If it does not, is there a stock or custom ROM Zip that, while not packaged in an RUU, might work? Although if that were the case, the ROM's I've already tried to use might actually work.
Or, should I attempt to S-Off the phone (something I've never done before) in order to try an RUU to work?
Thanks for your initial answers. Sounds like I don't have enough to move forward quite yet.
BD619 said:
No harm no foul
Since he/she is s-on they need to run an RUU equal to or newer then their main version
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I googled the version number 4.06.651.9 and came up with this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687690
What do you think?
bethesdaadk said:
I googled the version number 4.06.651.9 and came up with this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2687690
What do you think?
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This is not an RUU,it's firmware, the the guide I linked to will get you fixed up.
I'm actually surprised you were able to run ARHD for so long without issues, it's most likely the cause of the problems.
Edit: I noticed I did not include the 4.06.651.9 firmware in the rescue guide...it's now added.
BD619 said:
This is not an RUU,it's firmware, the the guide I linked to will get you fixed up.
I'm actually surprised you were able to run ARHD for so long without issues, it's most likely the cause of the problems.
Edit: I noticed I did not include the 4.06.651.9 firmware in the rescue guide...it's now added.
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I have downloaded two firmwares from your guide. the 4.06.651.9 and the 5.03.651.3
The biggest problem I am currently having is downloading the TWRP recovery without an error. I'm even using download manager on one of my laptops and it sticks at 99%. This is probably how I got into trouble in the first place. I'm attempting 2.7.1.0
Is there a solid version of TWRP earlier that should try and download instead?
bethesdaadk said:
I have downloaded two firmwares from your guide. the 4.06.651.9 and the 5.03.651.3
The biggest problem I am currently having is downloading the TWRP recovery without an error. I'm even using download manager on one of my laptops and it sticks at 99%. This is probably how I got into trouble in the first place. I'm attempting 2.7.1.0
Is there a solid version of TWRP earlier that should try and download instead?
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I use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651035
BD619 said:
I use this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2651035
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I've tried to parse out your directions to make sure I do this correctly. Can you please check to make sure I'm understanding you correctly?
First step is to flash the firmware:
I've downloaded 4.06.651.9 s-on firmware per your suggestion becuase that's the current version of my phone.
Then I need to rename it to just plain firmware.zip
Then on the phone:
Boot to bootloader and lock the bootloader by typing:
fastboot oem lock
in my ADB/Fastboot dos session.
Then use these commands:
Fastboot oem rebootRUU
Fastboot flash zip firmware.zip
Fastboot reboot-bootloader
which will flash the firmware.
Then: If you get this error after the second command (most likely will)
failed 90 hboot pre-update! please flush image again immediately
press the UP Arrow on your keyboard and press enter to issue the command again. Essentially, you are flashing the firmware a second time.
Then, unlock the bootloader again
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin
Here's the part where I'm a little uncertain. You state:
8a. If you are using the 4.06.651.4 s-on firmware I would suggest you push this Stock Rooted Odexed Rom to your device or it may not boot.
8b. After flashing the 4.06.651.4 rom you will most likely need to flash the latest radio because the 4.06 firmware does not have a radio included find it HERE
Since I am flashing the 4.06.651.9 s-on firmware and not the 4.06.651.4 s-on firmware, do I need to used that suggested Rom? Or can I use any other standard Rom?
Also, earlier in the guide, you state:
If you are already on 4.06.651.4 or 4.06.651.9 you will have to flash the 3.05.651.6 s-off firmware first...reason being is the 4.06 s-off firmware does not have the latest radio included
Do I need to worry about that since I'm flashing the s-on firmware and not the s-off firmware?
Thanks for your help on this. If I were this careful the first time around, maybe I wouldn't have gotten to this point. Luckily, my old Evo4G is in good condition so I've put it into service while I try and fix the HTC One.
bethesdaadk said:
I have downloaded two firmwares from your guide. the 4.06.651.9 and the 5.03.651.3
The biggest problem I am currently having is downloading the TWRP recovery without an error. I'm even using download manager on one of my laptops and it sticks at 99%. This is probably how I got into trouble in the first place. I'm attempting 2.7.1.0
Is there a solid version of TWRP earlier that should try and download instead?
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tdhite's 2.7.0.9 worked fine for me?
Since I am flashing the 4.06.651.9 s-on firmware and not the 4.06.651.4 s-on firmware, do I need to used that suggested Rom? Or can I use any other standard Rom?
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I would use this rom just to get you up and running and you can then make a backup of the stock rom.
If you are already on 4.06.651.4 or 4.06.651.9 you will have to flash the 3.05.651.6 s-off firmware first...reason being is the 4.06 s-off firmware does not have the latest radio included
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This only applies to folks that are s-off.
BD619 said:
I would use this rom just to get you up and running and you can then make a backup of the stock rom.
This only applies to folks that are s-off.
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I will try and do this tomorrow and will let you know it goes.
Interestingly enough, I just saw someone with an HTCONE M7 tonight running Sense 6. I was floored at how different and sleek it looked. I hope that once I have a working phone again, I'll be able to get all the way to Sense 6.
But until then, I have to get this one working.
Thanks.
bethesdaadk said:
I will try and do this tomorrow and will let you know it goes.
Interestingly enough, I just saw someone with an HTCONE M7 tonight running Sense 6. I was floored at how different and sleek it looked. I hope that once I have a working phone again, I'll be able to get all the way to Sense 6.
But until then, I have to get this one working.
Thanks.
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Well the 5.03.651.3 firmware and rom are sense 6
BD619 said:
Well the 5.03.651.3 firmware and rom are sense 6
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Ok. So I am reporting back. It's a good news / bad news kind of situation.
I relocked the device.
Flashed the 4.06.651.9_firmware
It took two times exactly as predicted and was successful.
I had a little trouble re-unlocking it again, because I needed to resubmit the device of a new unlock.bin. The process changed the token. I suppose that makes sense.
I then flashed TWRP. On a positive note, TWRP allowed me to mount selections that were previously un-mountable.
However, when I put the unit into ADB Sideload mode and then attempted to adb side load from my PC, adb still did not recognize the device. Fastboot does, but adb doesn't.
However, since I had an OTG cable, I merely used that to have TWRP install the stock ROM you suggested.
It finished. I rebooted.
And it's still un-usable. Boots with the nice Sprint screen. One difference, I get an error about htcdialer freezing. I get the stock lock screen. I unlock to a white HTC screen.
The device shows up in device manager as my HTC but I don't see it as a listed drive anymore.
And the device reboots after about 2 minutes.
So, like I said, some success, but it still isn't usable.
Suggestions?
bethesdaadk said:
Ok. So I am reporting back. It's a good news / bad news kind of situation.
I relocked the device.
Flashed the 4.06.651.9_firmware
It took two times exactly as predicted and was successful.
I had a little trouble re-unlocking it again, because I needed to resubmit the device of a new unlock.bin. The process changed the token. I suppose that makes sense.
I then flashed TWRP. On a positive note, TWRP allowed me to mount selections that were previously un-mountable.
However, when I put the unit into ADB Sideload mode and then attempted to adb side load from my PC, adb still did not recognize the device. Fastboot does, but adb doesn't.
However, since I had an OTG cable, I merely used that to have TWRP install the stock ROM you suggested.
It finished. I rebooted.
And it's still un-usable. Boots with the nice Sprint screen. One difference, I get an error about htcdialer freezing. I get the stock lock screen. I unlock to a white HTC screen.
The device shows up in device manager as my HTC but I don't see it as a listed drive anymore.
And the device reboots after about 2 minutes.
So, like I said, some success, but it still isn't usable.
Suggestions?
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Did you remember to flash the radio?
BD619 said:
Did you remember to flash the radio?
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I did not flash the radio. I may have been confused, but I thought I didn't need to because I was S-On, not S-Off. At this point, it doesn't matter though, so I'll try it.
Do I need to go through the same steps as flashing the firmware?
Relock.
rebootRUU
Or can I just fastboot flash the radio?
Thanks.
bethesdaadk said:
I did not flash the radio. I may have been confused, but I thought I didn't need to because I was S-On, not S-Off. At this point, it doesn't matter though, so I'll try it.
Do I need to go through the same steps as flashing the firmware?
Relock.
rebootRUU
Or can I just fastboot flash the radio?
Thanks.
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Nope just flash the radio from recovery
hey I want to update my htc one to 4.4 and get rid of twrp.
I´ve unlocked it via htcdev and installed twrp.
i have got s-on
hboot 1.54.0000
CID vodap120 (as far as i know this is still the orginal one)
can I just relock the phone or do i need stock recovery? (hop I´m useing the coreced terms here :/ )
if so can I follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227.
I remeber that I had to download some drivers when I unlocked the phone and I dont think that they are still on my computer. could someone send me a link to them?
thanks
joachim (austria)
You don't want to lock the bootloader unless you plan to reflash an RUU. with it unlocked you will just need to reflash to the stock recovery and then do your update. Are you trying to run an ota to 4.4?
Here is a link to drivers: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232799
uuu91 said:
hey I want to update my htc one to 4.4 and get rid of twrp.
I´ve unlocked it via htcdev and installed twrp.
i have got s-on
hboot 1.54.0000
CID vodap120 (as far as i know this is still the orginal one)
can I just relock the phone or do i need stock recovery? (hop I´m useing the coreced terms here :/ )
if so can I follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227.
I remeber that I had to download some drivers when I unlocked the phone and I dont think that they are still on my computer. could someone send me a link to them?
thanks
joachim (austria)
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This tool might be easier to use and quicker for getting the required ADB & Fastboot tools. Here is what is required to receive an OTA update. And yes, you will need your stock recovery installed. However, since you are on a lower hboot, it might be more beneficial to S-OFF first before the 4.4 update. S-OFF gives you more options going forward.
majmoz said:
This tool might be easier to use and quicker for getting the required ADB & Fastboot tools. Here is what is required to receive an OTA update. And yes, you will need your stock recovery installed. However, since you are on a lower hboot, it might be more beneficial to S-OFF first before the 4.4 update. S-OFF gives you more options going forward.
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I couldn't agree more. the ability to change CID and flash any available RUU while bootloader unlocked is a huge advantage if you like to be adventurous with your devices' software.
first of all thanks for the quick reply
so more detail:
right know I´m getting the information that there has been an update issue.
I´m running on 4.2.2 (the software number is 2.24.161.1(I dont know how important that is or what it actually is)
after clicking on software-updates he told me that I can download 3.63.161.6
yes I want to make an ota update
need to reflash to the stock recovery
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how do I do that. I need a file for that am i right? Which is the right one for me?
after reflashing stock recovery do i need to do something else.
oh yes i forgot to mention that i have super su. is that a problem?
ps I dont need advantages because I decided that I wont do any changes improvements to my system
uuu91 said:
first of all thanks for the quick reply
so more detail:
right know I´m getting the information that there has been an update issue.
I´m running on 4.2.2 (the software number is 2.24.161.1(I dont know how important that is or what it actually is)
after clicking on software-updates he told me that I can download 3.63.161.6
yes I want to make an ota update
how do I do that. I need a file for that am i right? Which is the right one for me?
after reflashing stock recovery do i need to do something else.
oh yes i forgot to mention that i have super su. is that a problem?
ps I dont need advantages because I decided that I wont do any changes improvements to my system
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First, read this post about OTA Updates.
Next, you need to download two OTA files from this site. The 2.24.161.1 OTA and the 3.63.161.6 OTA will be used to update your phone.
After downloading the first (2.24 OTA) open up the zip and find the firmware.zip file. Open the firmware.zip and extract the recovery.img file from it. This file is your stock recovery. You flash it like you did your custom recovery by placing it in your ADB/Fastboot folder. Here are the steps:
In bootloader/FASTBOOT USB:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot-bootloader
Relock your bootloader with this command in FASTBOOT USB: fastboot oem lock
You can follow the steps in this post on Manually Installing OTAs.
Please read everything at least twice. If you don't understand something then don't hesitate to ask!
uuu91 said:
hey I want to update my htc one to 4.4 and get rid of twrp.
I´ve unlocked it via htcdev and installed twrp.
i have got s-on
hboot 1.54.0000
CID vodap120 (as far as i know this is still the orginal one)
can I just relock the phone or do i need stock recovery? (hop I´m useing the coreced terms here :/ )
if so can I follow this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2545227.
I remeber that I had to download some drivers when I unlocked the phone and I dont think that they are still on my computer. could someone send me a link to them?
thanks
joachim (austria)
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much simpler way, as unlocking the bootloader deletes some files required to update, just leave twrp on your phone for the time being, and download this rom ive linked below, if your phone is currently booting up, then just plug it into the computer and move the zip file to your internal storage, then reboot into recovery and install it like you would do with any other rom, during the aroma installer, select wipe data, install stock recovery and install stock radio, upon reboot, you couldn't be anymore stock.
http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/guru_reset_m7_2-24-161-1-zip/
guru reset stock rom 2.24.161.1 Vodafone for the following devices:
modelid: PN0710000
cidnum: VODAP001
cidnum: VODAP102
cidnum: VODAPE17
cidnum: VODAP405
cidnum: VODAP304
cidnum: VODAPD18
cidnum: VODAP120
cidnum: VODAP110
I´ll follow your guide majmoz
why should i relock bootloader if unlocked doesnt matter?
thank you Seanie280672 but this sounds more complicated to me
i cant download that 2.24.161.1 OTA
error server cannot send any data
now i can.
so lets get started
fuuu
my antivirus tells me that one file in there is a virus.
is this serious?
what shell i do?
Hello Everyone,
I have read multiple guides from here and want to emphasize what a great community this place seems to be!
I am a proud owner of an HTC One M7 with Miui installed.
I have CWM Recovery installed and am S-ON.
I have the tint problem of the camera and intend to bring it to the seller for a repair. This requires me to go back to the stock HTC Sense ROM.
Below is the output of the fastboot getvar all command:
c:\fastboot>fastboot.exe getvar all
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.56.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.25.3263.21
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.19.401.11
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__032
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4317mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-4dab9d12
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.052s
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I don't know how to choose the correct RUU. The only thing which comes close to what I have in terms of software version is this:
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.exe
Should I use it?
Also, most of the guides start with the assumption that your phone is S-OFF (not really sure what that means exactly, but that's a different conversation).
Does that mean I can skip the steps for getting it back to S-ON from those guides and continue onward or I should get it first to S-OFF, do whatever needs to be done and then get it back to S-ON and continue with the RUU?
Thanks a lot, guys!
Best,
Wisher
WisherBG said:
Hello Everyone,
I have read multiple guides from here and want to emphasize what a great community this place seems to be!
I am a proud owner of an HTC One M7 with Miui installed.
I have CWM Recovery installed and am S-ON.
I have the tint problem of the camera and intend to bring it to the seller for a repair. This requires me to go back to the stock HTC Sense ROM.
Below is the output of the fastboot getvar all command:
I don't know how to choose the correct RUU. The only thing which comes close to what I have in terms of software version is this:
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.exe
Should I use it?
Also, most of the guides start with the assumption that your phone is S-OFF (not really sure what that means exactly, but that's a different conversation).
Does that mean I can skip the steps for getting it back to S-ON from those guides and continue onward or I should get it first to S-OFF, do whatever needs to be done and then get it back to S-ON and continue with the RUU?
Thanks a lot, guys!
Best,
Wisher
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That RUU will work for you, but it won't do any good for reinstating your warranty. You need to be s-off to return to 100% stock.
As you will need to set the bootloader back to ***LOCKED*** which requires s-off. With s-on the best you will get is ***RELOCKED*** and that's a sure sign the device was tampered with.
WisherBG said:
Hello Everyone,
I am a proud owner of an HTC One M7 with Miui installed.
I have CWM Recovery installed and am S-ON.
I don't know how to choose the correct RUU. The only thing which comes close to what I have in terms of software version is this:
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.exe
Should I use it?
Thanks a lot, guys!
Best,
Wisher
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Danny201281 said:
That RUU will work for you, but it won't do any good for reinstating your warranty. You need to be s-off to return to 100% stock.
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this ruu won't work for you it's version is low you need same or higher version
Stock Reset Rom can help you but not 100%
S Off is only option
yatindroid said:
this ruu won't work for you it's version is low you need same or higher version
Stock Reset Rom can help you but not 100%
S Off is only option
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Good catch I didn't spot he was on .11 not .9 :good:
Thanks for your replies.
So how do I go about getting a newer RUU?
I am currently trying to get S-OFF with rumrunner... hopefully it will work.
If I get it to be S-OFF, what should I do from that point on?
The unbranded EU Lollipop RUU (in ZIP form) is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/htc-one-m7-european-signed-ruu-t3048384
EddyOS said:
The unbranded EU Lollipop RUU (in ZIP form) is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/htc-one-m7-european-signed-ruu-t3048384
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If you use that ruu you won't be able to get s-off, there is no working method to s-off hboot 1.60. You'd be better off finding a stock Rom to flash and get s-off with rumrunner. Once you update past hboot 1.57 you will have to pay $25 for sunshine to s-off and as I mentioned if you go to hboot 1.60 you will ha e to wait for a new exploit that will work with that version. No doubt that will also be an updated version of Sunshine
What's wrong with paying for S-OFF? Gotta show the Devs some love
So the current option is to find a stock 401.11 ROM?
Any ideas where to look for one?
I have found the original/stock OTA zip file for the 401.11 update from an article by Android Revolution HD.
Also the 401.11 stock firmware zip from the android revolution collection.
(sorry, I'm too new of a user and can't post the actual links but they can be found by googling "4.19.401.11 ruu" and seeing the android revolution blogspot article)
Am I correct in thinking that I should do the following:
1. Flash with this firmware (since it is the stock one).
2. Install the OTA zip with fastboot (I think there is a tutorial on how to do this). Will this work the same as installing a RUU?
3. Run rumrunner while still on hboot 1.56
4. Go to S-OFF
5. Return everything to stock
6. Apply latest OTA (lolipop etc.)
7. Pay the price if I want to have S-OFF later.
Best,
Wisher
WisherBG said:
So the current option is to find a stock 401.11 ROM?
Any ideas where to look for one?
I have found the original/stock OTA zip file for the 401.11 update from an article by Android Revolution HD.
Also the 401.11 stock firmware zip from the android revolution collection.
(sorry, I'm too new of a user and can't post the actual links but they can be found by googling "4.19.401.11 ruu" and seeing the android revolution blogspot article)
Am I correct in thinking that I should do the following:
1. Flash with this firmware (since it is the stock one).
2. Install the OTA zip with fastboot (I think there is a tutorial on how to do this). Will this work the same as installing a RUU?
3. Run rumrunner while still on hboot 1.56
4. Go to S-OFF
5. Return everything to stock
6. Apply latest OTA (lolipop etc.)
7. Pay the price if I want to have S-OFF later.
Best,
Wisher
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No RUU, flash this inside TWRP recovery just like you would with a custom rom, only this will make your phone stock.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545524
you cant manually flash OTA's whilst s-on, also you shouldnt need to flash firmware that you are already on.
Seanie280672 said:
No RUU, flash this inside TWRP recovery just like you would with a custom rom, only this will make your phone stock.
YOUR LINK (removed due to too new a user)
you cant manually flash OTA's whilst s-on, also you shouldnt need to flash firmware that you are already on.
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Ok, I will be flashing with this guru reset file.
Then I should go S-OFF and follow the guide to get everything back to stock (no **UNLOCKED**, no TAMPERED, etc.).
Correct?
WisherBG said:
Ok, I will be flashing with this guru reset file.
Then I should go S-OFF and follow the guide to get everything back to stock (no **UNLOCKED**, no TAMPERED, etc.).
Correct?
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get s-off as long as you can, do not accept any updates.
after s-off you will need to flash HBOOT 1.44 and a very early RUU, then get rid of the flags and s-on before updating.
removing the flags and then going s-on with anything higher than HBOOT 1.54 and the flags come back on the next reboot.
Seanie280672 said:
get s-off as long as you can, do not accept any updates.
after s-off you will need to flash HBOOT 1.44 and a very early RUU, then get rid of the flags and s-on before updating.
removing the flags and then going s-on with anything higher than HBOOT 1.54 and the flags come back on the next reboot.
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Ok, thanks! I will see what I can do with the help of the guides in this forum.
Any helpful links will be highly appreciated.
Best,
Wisher
WisherBG said:
Ok, thanks! I will see what I can do with the help of the guides in this forum.
Any helpful links will be highly appreciated.
Best,
Wisher
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just report back here once your s-off and all the guys will be more than happy to help you :good:
Seanie280672 said:
after s-off you will need to flash HBOOT 1.44 and a very early RUU, then get rid of the flags and s-on before updating.
removing the flags and then going s-on with anything higher than HBOOT 1.54 and the flags come back on the next reboot.
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Important Thanks
Got the following with rumrunner:
ERROR: looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!
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However I can do "adb shell" and then "su" brings me to be a super user.
What is different to what the situation was when I was with MIUI is that now when I type "adb shell" I am not automatically root (don't have # but $ at the console). When I do "su", the $ changes to #, which basically means that I am root.
I guess rumrunner has a requirement that you are root by default when logging via adb shell.
Any idea on a fix?
Best,
Wisher
EddyOS said:
What's wrong with paying for S-OFF? Gotta show the Devs some love
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There's nothing wrong with paying for s-off. I have purchased Sunshine myself when necessary, and made regular donations to other devs. but it's only fair to inform people of there options before you land them with a $25 solution not everyone has money to spare for that sort of thing. :good:
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WisherBG said:
So the current option is to find a stock 401.11 ROM?
Any ideas where to look for one?
I have found the original/stock OTA zip file for the 401.11 update from an article by Android Revolution HD.
Also the 401.11 stock firmware zip from the android revolution collection.
(sorry, I'm too new of a user and can't post the actual links but they can be found by googling "4.19.401.11 ruu" and seeing the android revolution blogspot article)
Am I correct in thinking that I should do the following:
1. Flash with this firmware (since it is the stock one).
2. Install the OTA zip with fastboot (I think there is a tutorial on how to do this). Will this work the same as installing a RUU?
3. Run rumrunner while still on hboot 1.56
4. Go to S-OFF
5. Return everything to stock
6. Apply latest OTA (lolipop etc.)
7. Pay the price if I want to have S-OFF later.
Best,
Wisher
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You should try rumrunner with the Rom @Seanie280672 posted to gain s-off. Not guaranteed to work as HTC started patching firmware at this point but if you need 100% stock it's your best chance to s-off without Sunshine.
If rumrunner won't work Sunshine is still cheaper than paying for the repair, and when you get your device back you can use Sunshine again for free, as long as it is the same device and not a replacement :good:
Seanie280672 said:
No RUU, flash this inside TWRP recovery just like you would with a custom rom, only this will make your phone stock.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358545524
you cant manually flash OTA's whilst s-on, also you shouldnt need to flash firmware that you are already on.
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WisherBG said:
Got the following with rumrunner:
However I can do "adb shell" and then "su" brings me to be a super user.
What is different to what the situation was when I was with MIUI is that now when I type "adb shell" I am not automatically root (don't have # but $ at the console). When I do "su", the $ changes to #, which basically means that I am root.
I guess rumrunner has a requirement that you are root by default when logging via adb shell.
Any idea on a fix?
Best,
Wisher
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Did you select the option to install root when you flashed the rom?
Danny201281 said:
There's nothing wrong with paying for s-off. I have purchased Sunshine myself when necessary, and made regular donations to other devs. but it's only fair to inform people of there options before you land them with a $25 solution not everyone has money to spare for that sort of thing. :good:
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You should try rumrunner with the Rom @Seanie280672 posted to gain s-off. Not guaranteed to work as HTC started patching firmware at this point but if you need 100% stock it's your best chance to s-off without Sunshine.
If rumrunner won't work Sunshine is still cheaper than paying for the repair, and when you get your device back you can use Sunshine again for free, as long as it is the same device and not a replacement :good:
Did you select the option to install root when you flashed the rom?
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Thanks for the info.
I did select to have the phone rooter.
However, I remembered that I forgot to switch fastboot off while testing rumrunner with the ROM from @Seanie280672.
I have now disabled this and am trying again. If it doesn't work, will reinstall the ROM again with CWM and *make sure* to have super user privileges (although I do have the Superuser app installed now just after flashing.)
I also remember that I had some super user issues when I was trying to install MIUI and had to install some zip via CWM. I still have that zip so will try with it.
Again, thank you VERY VERY much for helping me out!
Best,
Wisher
WisherBG said:
Thanks for the info.
I did select to have the phone rooter.
However, I remembered that I forgot to switch fastboot off while testing rumrunner with the ROM from @Seanie280672.
I have now disabled this and am trying again. If it doesn't work, will reinstall the ROM again with CWM and *make sure* to have super user privileges (although I do have the Superuser app installed now just after flashing.)
I also remember that I had some super user issues when I was trying to install MIUI and had to install some zip via CWM. I still have that zip so will try with it.
Again, thank you VERY VERY much for helping me out!
Best,
Wisher
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your better off using TWRP recovery to flash the rom, there should be an option to root during the installer, but if there isnt then TWRP will ask you if you would like to root before leaving recovery.
Seanie280672 said:
your better off using TWRP recovery to flash the rom, there should be an option to root during the installer, but if there isnt then TWRP will ask you if you would like to root before leaving recovery.
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Did it via CWM, made sure to select to root the phone. Still, I can do "su" when in the phone shell via adb, but it won't be directly with root access after "adb shell".
Now will try with TWRP (since installing the guru reset rom also resets the recovery to the HTC stock) and report back.
Good thing is I still have the MIUI backed up to use with CWM.
I will write soon.
Best,
Wisher