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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
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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
Hello everybody!
I want to get back to 100% stock ROM (after having used Cyanogenmod previously) - with LOCKED, not RELOCKED.
Current phone: fastboot getvar all yields:
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 3.63.161.6
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno: MYSN
(bootloader) imei: MYIMEI
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: VODAP102
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4184mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-ea0bccbd
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
I have already restored a Nandroid backup with the original software: that backup was taken from my own phone some months ago right after purchase. I only unlocked the phone for the very first time, flashed the CWMR and directly made the backup with that recovery. Then I pulled the backup to my PC my adb.
So far, I successfully got the phone to S-Off, using RumRunner and removed the TAMPERED flag using the following method with adb as described within this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2477792
However, now I seem to have run into a deadlock:
a) To gain LOCKED using the following method with adb as described within this post(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475914) I need adb access to the phone.
As long the CWMR is on the phone, the device is listed as “Android ADB Interface” in the category “Android Device” in the Windows Device Manager. Fine, so I can access the phone through adb and can set the bootloader back to LOCKED successfully. But after locking I am not able flash the stock recovery any more.
b) If I flash the stock recovery and boot into it, then
- the stock recovery does not provide adb access. The phone is not listed in the Windows Device Manager.
- booted up into HTC Sense OS, it does not provide adb access, either .The phone is listed as “CD Serial” with a question mark in the category “Other Devices” and “HTC One” with a question mark in the category “Portable Devices”; Also it automatically mounts a drive that includes the HTC Sync Manager, Drivers, etc. [EDIT] Got rid of the question marks by re-assigning the correct MTP and CDC drivers; now I can see the emulated sdcard folder[EDIT OFF],
So, without adb access I cannot use the above method to get LOCKED (and fastboot oem relock lead to RELOCKED, which voids my warranty )-: ).
c) Having the matching stock recovery (3.63.161.6 - Vodafone.img downloaded from the internet somwhere, checksum OK) installed and trying to boot into a temporary CWMR by using fastboot boot myM7_UL_CWMR.img (I tried recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.3-m7ul) does not work, the phone is stuck, if I sent that command. -Is it because, I have HBOOT 1.55, and fastboot boot recovery.img is only supported by HBOOT 1.44?
Question: Do I really have to go through the complete procedure described here, to get LOCKED ? :
http://www.htc1guru.com/guides/return-stock-guide/
That procedure seems to be a pain for me as my CID is VODAP102, and there seems no RUU to be listed for my phone, so I will have to change the CID during the process and execute some extra process steps - or I am just too dumb to identify the correct one for my phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428276
Or is there any alternative quicker way than that HTC Guru Guide?
As said, I have a CWR backup .zip from my original factory installation and I already have already downloaded the matching stock recovery image, so I can flash it on the phone. Does this help?
Regards
Steven
that's one hell of a long post and a lot of questions, well first of all i'll see if I can help you with this, link below is Vodafone backup which I created from my phone, unzip it, you will find a folder called backup, that contains the backup files, and another called recovery, that contains twrp that I used to create the backup, so flash that first.
STAY S_OFF, DO NOT SET BACK TO S_ON.
enter recovery, create a backup in order to create the required folders, then boot your phone back to android, once booted, plug into your computer, copy the backup folder from my zip to your internal SDcard/TWRP/BACKUPS/"device serial number"/
Reboot the phone back into recovery and restore that backup, you will now have Vodafone kitkat 4.4.2 on your phone, however one problem you may have is 4.4.2 comes with HBOOT 1.56 not 1.55, they may pick up on that.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_nEcSZr5peRZnpMSHRPRjlzX2c/edit?usp=sharing
Dear Seanie,
thanks for willing to help!
Will restoring your backup replace the previously flashed TRWP recovery by the stock recovery?
If not, the TRWP recovery remains, and I cannot send the phone in for repair.
If yes, I cannot use adb to set the phone to LOCKED, as the stock recovery does not support adb.
I see no advantage over using the Nandroid backup from my own phone (see opening post).
I am confused - can you clarify, please?
Steven
ManyPhones said:
Dear Seanie,
thanks for willing to help!
Will restoring your backup replace the previously flashed TRWP recovery by the stock recovery?
If not, the TRWP recovery remains, and I cannot send the phone in for repair.
If yes, I cannot use adb to set the phone to LOCKED, as the stock recovery does not support adb.
I see no advantage over using the Nandroid backup from my own phone (see opening post).
I am confused - can you clarify, please?
Steven
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check my guide, see if that makes sense to you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2541082
reason why the CWM restore method is so long: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52430301&postcount=834
I recommend you stay S-Off, but that's a decision only you can make
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@ManyPhones
if you're going to follow my guide, these are the files you need (in case htc1guru.com is giving slow/corrupt downloads):
ruu.zip: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407584993
nandroid: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358543658
preloaded apps: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407580574
and probably this stock recovery: http://d-h.st/XMA should work without hanging.
Dear nkk71,
thank you! I carefully read through your posting and the linked instructions. - your guide is excellent and foolproof!
I understood I had to use the Nandroid backup method, as there was neither an RUU.exe nor an RUU.zip file available for CID VODAP102.
Thank you for providing the explicit versions/links for my individual phone in the posting!
So the key is indeed downgrading to HBOOT 1.44 in order to be able to load a temporary custom recovery with fastboot boot temp_ recovery_name.img.
I am right after STEP 7. In Step 6 have made the first OTA update, updating from software 1.29.161.7 to software 2.24.161.1. A further update to 3.63.161.6 is offered.I understand, if I want to to S-On, I have to do it NOW, before doing that further update.
I guess, if I want to have full warranty, it is a MUST to set S-On. Right?
Why do you recommend to stay S-Off? - Isn't it possible to go S-On, OTA update to 3.63.161.6, let the phone repair and then later use RumRunner again (after unlocking and rooting again)?
Regards
Steven
P.S.: Someone provided another, shorter method (without downgrade) per PN:
1st download recovery flasher zip (LINK)
Open this zip with 7zip*
Put stock recovery in it simply but renamed recovery.img*
Close zip if it ask save it press yes*
Copy this new zip to phone storage*
Now download guru boot loader reset tool zip from this link & copy to your phone storage
Now reboot to TWRP recovery
*1 st flash recovery flasher zip*
2 nd flash guru boot loader reset tool zip with Locked & remove tempered options ( it tempered is there ) complete flash*
I have not tried it, as I was half through your method. But I can imagine, it maywork - as I do not need to use external adb to access the internal phone memory for the flags, and since I had my own factory-fresh HTC backup re-installed already before.
ManyPhones said:
I am right after STEP 7. In Step 6 have made the first OTA update, updating from software 1.29.161.7 to software 2.24.161.1. A further update to 3.63.161.6 is offered.I understand, if I want to to S-On, I have to do it NOW, before doing that further update.
I guess, if I want to have full warranty, it is a MUST to set S-On. Right?
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Hi,
There are always different ways of doing things, some shorter, some longer. My guide was written after many many different one-on-one threads, and the conclusion of every possible outcome I have encountered.
(including IRC chats and teamviewer sessions, and even some shortcut methods were used in my thread, but on a one-to-one basis, not as a general rule)
this includes the infamous "tamper detected - rebooting" (mentioned in the guide) that may (or may not) happen when going from S-Off to S-On, this is why I always recommend that IF you intend on going from S-Off to S-On, you should do so on hboot 1.44 or 1.54
As to the question of S-On vs S-Off, it's really country/carrier/repair centre specific... in theory, it shouldn't matter, but in practice, it's dependent on the previous, so that is something you will have to decide.
For example: I've seen threads with people sending in their phone with a custom ROM, tampered, unlocked -> no problem
but i've also seen a post, 100% stock including S-On, but the repair guy said the power button was pressed with "too much force" and refused warranty (oh and it wasn't sent to repair for the power button!!)
cheers
I see, your's is a general approach that will work under any circumstances. I can imagine it is almost impossible to provide tailored solutions for each and every individual starting point of the restore. So, the long way is always the safe way (-:
It must have been a lot of work to assemble the guide and the case example.
Great work! You'll be thanked!
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nkk71 said:
Hi,
this includes the infamous "tamper detected - rebooting" (mentioned in the guide) that may (or may not) happen when going from S-Off to S-On, this is why I always recommend that IF you intend on going from S-Off to S-On, you should do so on hboot 1.44 or 1.54
As to the question of S-On vs S-Off, it's really country/carrier/repair centre specific... in theory, it shouldn't matter, but in practice, it's dependent on the previous, so that is something you will have to decide.
cheers
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Final words:
I decided to go S-On - as recommended I made it on HBOOT 1.54 (included in the aforementioned OTA update to OS software version 2.24.161.1). No problems, still LOCKED after three reboots.
Then I started the OTA to OS software version 3.63.161.6 (HBOOT 1.55), then another to OS software version 4.X (HBOOT 1.56), then another to OS software version 5.16.161.2 (HBOOT 1.57). If I ever want to go back to S-off, I'll have to use Firewater and hope, that it will work.
ManyPhones said:
Final words:
I decided to go S-Off - as recommended I made it on HBOOT 1.54 (included in the aforementioned OTA update to OS software version 2.24.161.1). No problems, still LOCKED after three reboots.
Then I started the OTA to OS software version 3.63.161.6 (HBOOT 1.55), then another to OS software version 4.X (HBOOT 1.56), then another to OS software version 5.16.161.2 (HBOOT 1.57). If I ever want to go back to S-off, I'll have to use Firewater and hope, that it will work.
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you mean "go S-On", right?
and yes, for hboot 1.57 firewater is the only method at the moment that may work to get S-Off, hopefully sunshine will be updated to include the M7
(otherwise the only other solution would be using a JavaCard)
nkk71 said:
you mean "go S-On", right?
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Yeah, that was a typo - I meant S-On (corrected in post #9, sorry for the confusion!
nkk71 said:
Hopefully sunshine will be updated to include the M7
(otherwise the only other solution would be using a JavaCard)
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Those concepts are still inknown to me. Never mind, I'll check it out later as needed.
Thanks again, nkk71 for the excellent support - and the others, who wrote me PMs!
Hi Guys,
Bought an m7 cheap on ebay. I don't know anything about the history, except to say it's been fiddled with...
It powers up but it won't boot up; it hangs on the HTC logo.
Bootloader's unlocked, it's been rooted... S-ON
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 1.57.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 4A.21.3263.04
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: ** edited out **
(bootloader) imei: ** edited out **
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m7_ul
(bootloader) platform: HBOOT-8064
(bootloader) modelid: PN0710000
(bootloader) cidnum: 11111111
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 4297mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dirty-e47fb74b
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
I'm thinking I should try and take it back to stock, but I don't know where I should go from here and I'm worried I might screw it up.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks in advance!
Go to RUU mode and flash an RUU. There's a lot of threads explaining how to go to back to stock on this forum. If it still doesn't work, it might be an internal issue like the motherboard.
Can someone please recommend an RUU to go to... I'm just worried if I use the wrong one it will cause more issues. I thought RUUs were dependent on the CID num and as that's been changed to allow custom roms... I'd be happy taking it back to a plain old vanilla HTC / Google - just something to get it back alive.
Thanks
Should also add I can't get s-off... adb devices doesn't show anything... I'm guessing usb debugging wasn't set up
mdb said:
Can someone please recommend an RUU to go to... I'm just worried if I use the wrong one it will cause more issues. I thought RUUs were dependent on the CID num and as that's been changed to allow custom roms... I'd be happy taking it back to a plain old vanilla HTC / Google - just something to get it back alive.
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There is no ruu we can recommend because your version-main is blank the fact that you also have superCID doesn't help identifying which ruu you'll need to use.
mdb said:
Should also add I can't get s-off... adb devices doesn't show anything... I'm guessing usb debugging wasn't set up
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You'll have to unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery (twrp preferred), flash a rom and use your phone like that or, if you want, from there you will be able to achieve s-off again and convert your phone to wherever you want (Stock Sense or stock GPE) by flashing a RUU.
alray said:
There is no ruu we can recommend because your version-main is blank the fact that you also have superCID doesn't help identifying which ruu you'll need to use.
You'll have to unlock the bootloader, flash a custom recovery (twrp preferred), flash a rom and use your phone like that or, if you want, from there you will be able to achieve s-off again and convert your phone to wherever you want (Stock Sense or stock GPE) by flashing a RUU.
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Thanks so much for this... I've been learning more all day (traditionally an iOS guy)...
Am I right in thinking I would need to sideload a custom rom through twrp and then install it? If so, I'm having an issue getting my laptop to talk to the phone - "adb devices" is pretty flakey to say the least, sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't... I've read various things about Windows 8 and that adb works best on Windows 7, can you please confirm I'm on the right track here. I'd like to put the Viper rom on it.
Thanks again
In order to flash custom recovery you need to be booted to bootloader menu, and use fastboot commands. If you flash TWRP 2.8.6.0 or later, there's no need to sideload a ROM because newer TWRP recoveries have MTP option, so you use that. Try to go to bootloader, connect your phone to your laptop or PC, and issue a command fastboot devices. If it shows your phone, you're good to go
Thanks donkeyking1...
I got it working eventually, I needed to install new drivers for Windows 8 then adb started behaving properly. I ended up pushing the Viper ROM to the phone... The phone's alive now but currently it has no IMEI, baseband or OS - they're all blank. I'm wondering if it's because I've installed Viper 9 without upgrading the firmware first? My next goals are to try and S-OFF the device so I can install a stock rom, at which point hopefully I'll get OTA updates and then go back to Viper 9 - it looks great, I just can't use it! - no phone signal!
Does that sound like the right approach? I'm trying to flash different custom roms to hopefully find one that works with rumrunner. I've read that some folks have managed to S-OFF on hboot 1.57 with rumrunner, but it's picky on the rom that's installed. It doesn't work on Viper 9...
If anyone can add any help it would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance
mdb said:
Thanks donkeyking1...
I got it working eventually, I needed to install new drivers for Windows 8 then adb started behaving properly. I ended up pushing the Viper ROM to the phone... The phone's alive now but currently it has no IMEI, baseband or OS - they're all blank. I'm wondering if it's because I've installed Viper 9 without upgrading the firmware first? My next goals are to try and S-OFF the device so I can install a stock rom, at which point hopefully I'll get OTA updates and then go back to Viper 9 - it looks great, I just can't use it! - no phone signal!
Does that sound like the right approach? I'm trying to flash different custom roms to hopefully find one that works with rumrunner. I've read that some folks have managed to S-OFF on hboot 1.57 with rumrunner, but it's picky on the rom that's installed. It doesn't work on Viper 9...
If anyone can add any help it would be much appreciated!
Thanks in advance
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flash the 7.19.401.2 firmware and then the 7.19.401.2 RUU. If you still have imei problem after that, its most likely an hardware defect.
relock your bootloader if not already locked or re-locked:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
Code:
fastboot orm rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip M7_UL_Firmware_7.19.401.2.zip
fastbppt flash zip M7_UL_Firmware_7.19.401.2.zip
fastboot reboot-bootloader
fastboot oem rebootRUU
htc_fastboot flash zip PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_7.19.401.2_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_421790_signed.zip
fastboot reboot
*** use htc_fastboot.exe for flashing the ruu (linked below). Save all files in the same folder where you already have fastboot.exe and adb.exe on your computer.
M7_UL_Firmware_7.19.401.2.zip
PN07IMG_M7_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_7.19.401.2_Radio_4T.35.3218.16_10.33Q.1718.01L_release_421790_signed.zip
htc_fastboot.exe
Alray, just curious (still learning ), how do you know from the info I've given you that the firmware / RUU you've suggested is one to fix the issues - I've struggled to understand this the past few days - thanks!
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Alray, just curious (still learning ), how do you know from the info I've given you that the firmware / RUU you've suggested is one to fix the issues - I've struggled to understand this the past few days - thanks!
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To flash a ruu on a s-on phone there are many prerequisites:
The RUU must match your MID: 7.19.401.2 is for PN0710000
The RUU must match your CID: You have superCID so its not a problem.
The RUU must be the same version or an upgrade from your actual version, we don't know your actual version because of your blank versio-main but you have 1.57 hboot which suggest a 6.xx.xxx.x version. So 7.19.401.2 should be an upgrade.
The bootloader must be locked or re-locked.
There is no risk trying it, the worst that can happen is that the phone won't accept the ruu and nothing will be flashed.
mdb said:
Alray, just curious (still learning ), how do you know from the info I've given you that the firmware / RUU you've suggested is one to fix the issues - I've struggled to understand this the past few days - thanks!
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Super CID + your MID. WWE firmware should work just fine. Right @alray?
donkeykong1 said:
Super CID + your MID. WWE firmware should work just fine. Right @alray?
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Well, thanks so much for your help guys, but alas it seems the phone is k-put... Flashed the firmware and the rom no problem.... but it still shows no IMEI / IMEI SV / IMSI and it can't recognise the phone number - I'm guessing it can't read the sim. It does show the OS and IMEI in the bootloader, but once booted it's a no go.
mdb said:
Well, thanks so much for your help guys, but alas it seems the phone is k-put... Flashed the firmware and the rom no problem.... but it still shows no IMEI / IMEI SV / IMSI and it can't recognise the phone number - I'm guessing it can't read the sim. It does show the OS and IMEI in the bootloader, but once booted it's a no go.
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Try to bend your sim tray just a little bit. Maybe your sim card is not reaching the contacts inside the phone. Or put a piece of paper under the sim and see what happens
Thanks donkeykong1, I've tried but it's not working... The fact the IMEI / IMEI SV and baseband are unknown though... they're not sim related...
It does show the baseband and IMEI in fastboot getvar all though?...
There were a lot of people with that same issue, and their phones worked fine, so I doubt it has anything to do with your sim. Your sim works in another phone?
Yeah, the sim's fine. @alray said it's likely a hardware issue if the firmware / rom didn't repair the IMEI issue, and the other threads I've looked at with the same issue are all saying the motherboard's faulty.
Although I am baffled as to why it is showing the IMEI / baseband in the bootloader, in fastboot etc. but not once the phone has booted up?...
I read on another thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2253514) that maybe flashing a kernal and/or radio might solve it?
Just wondering whether I should try flashing an official HTC rom? I've been in touch with the guy I got it off and he said it was originally on Orange, UK:
http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads > One M7 / v5.0.2 > Find Files : Page 6
One M7 / Orange / UK / CRC / 3.4.10 / v5.0.2 / 539.0 MB / 7.19.61.10
Was also thinking of...
http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads > One M7 / v5.0.2 > Find Files : Page 1
One M7 / HTC / EU / MR 3 / 3.4.10 / v5.0.2 / 486.0 MB / 7.19.401.22
If I did that would I need to update the firmware first like you advised originally @alray?
If I know I can revive the IMEI etc. I'll be happy to go ahead and pay to S-OFF
Thanks in advance
You need a kernel to match your firmware. If you're on 7.19.401.2, then you need 7.19.401.2 kernel. I can give you boot.img, but I don't have the whole zip, with modules. Then again, if your phone boots fine, maybe boot.img will help. I'd [email protected] to confirm my thoughts though. He's much more into this than I am
Hello guys! Ive been reading you all for a couple days now because i bought myself an used HTC One M7 from AT&T. Now, as soon as i got it i saw it was running android 4.1.2 and i can't live with that. I found a way to update it thru RUU up to 4.3 (before, i S-OFF and SuperCIDed) and now i'm trying to run a 4.4 RUU but it doesnt seem to work. It keeps on getting stuck at 5% even when ive followed some people comments as installing all versions of windows Visual C++, disabling usb debugging, also ive relocked bootloader because of it but nothing seems to work.
HBOOT: 1.55
Downloaded this RUU: http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_...9_10-26-1718-01l_release_356565_signed_2-exe/
Currently running: http://www.htc1guru.com/dld/ruu_m7_...3_10-38j-1157-04_release_334235_signed_2-exe/
Heres my getvar:
Version: 0.5
version-bootloader: 1.55.0000
version-baseband: 4A.19.3263.13
version-cpld: None
version-microp: None
version-main: 3.17.502.3
version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
serialno:
imei:
meid: 00000000000000
product: m7_ul
platform: HBOOT-8064
modelid: PN0712000
cidnum: 11111111
battery-status: good
battery-voltage: 4168mV
partition-layout: Generic
security: off
build-mode: SHIP
boot-mode: FASTBOOT
commitno-bootloader: dirty-2da61e5e88
hbootpreupdate: 11
gencheckpt: 0
Do any of you guys know how to proceed?
My goal is to get Lollipop STOCK.
Thank you!
If i remember correct u cant install a ruu while you are s-off, but the easiest way to update your device would be just flash twrp and than install a newer backup from here (in the forum you can find every Stock System as a twrp backup).
saturday_night said:
If i remember correct u cant install a ruu while you are s-off, but the easiest way to update your device would be just flash twrp and than install a newer backup from here (in the forum you can find every Stock System as a twrp backup).
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Thank you very much for your quick answer. I have applied the 4.3 RUU while being S-OFF, but i think ive read the same as you... Now, is that possible? I mean, just restoring a nandroid backup to update to 4.4 then to lolli? I mean i am not that noob regarding messing with phones but HTC ones are too darn complicated haha @saturday_night
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Thank you very much for your quick answer. I have applied the 4.3 RUU while being S-OFF, but i think ive read the same as you... Now, is that possible? I mean, just restoring a nandroid backup to update to 4.4 then to lolli? I mean i am not that noob regarding messing with phones but HTC ones are too darn complicated haha @saturday_night
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Sure it is possible, i always did the same until HTC stoped updating this device. It is the esiest way to install Stock updates while you have done changes to the system and OTA Updates dont work. You can if, you want to, also install a MM or a N Rom (N Roms are still in development and not bug free) i´m using XenonHD (7.1) at the moment and looks really stable, just flashing the latest update from today now haha.
OMG thats so awesome! It looks like a silly thing but theres too much information around this forums and everything is so messy, even more for a someone whos not an english native speaker haha since im new to this device (i had one in 2014 for like a month but forgot everything i did to it) i just want to get it to the top it can be to try out sense 6 and all its features then ill be messing with it much more. Now that you're here and you're too kind would you recommend a lollipop rom that you liked the best? ill be trying MM but in a week or two when i get bored of these! @saturday_night
Luis_D1 said:
OMG thats so awesome! It looks like a silly thing but theres too much information around this forums and everything is so messy, even more for a someone whos not an english native speaker haha since im new to this device (i had one in 2014 for like a month but forgot everything i did to it) i just want to get it to the top it can be to try out sense 6 and all its features then ill be messing with it much more. Now that you're here and you're too kind would you recommend a lollipop rom that you liked the best? ill be trying MM but in a week or two when i get bored of these! @saturday_night
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I just read that you dont need to be S-On to flash a ruu, just the bootloader must be relocked. You can easily download the first file in this thread and follow the instructions there in the first post and you should be done. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944
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I just read that you dont need to be S-On to flash a ruu, just the bootloader must be relocked. You can easily download the first file in this thread and follow the instructions there in the first post and you should be done. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944
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You can flash RUUs with s-off without any problems, and you don't have to relock your bootloader. That is obligatory only for s-on devices. Why don't you download RUU.zip instead of RUU.exe, and flash it via fastboot?
Edit: Sorry, wrong post quoted, but everything applies to OP
saturday_night said:
I just read that you dont need to be S-On to flash a ruu, just the bootloader must be relocked. You can easily download the first file in this thread and follow the instructions there in the first post and you should be done. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one/general/lollipop-ruu-zip-small-collection-t3053944
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I believe I am not? That's lolli update and as far as I know I should be going by steps because of the hboot. I'm now on 3.x firmware, I shall go to 4 then 5 and then I can go all up to 7 isn't it? That's why i was so surprised regarding the nandroid information you gave me.
donkeykong1 said:
You can flash RUUs with s-off without any problems, and you don't have to relock your bootloader. That is obligatory only for s-on devices. Why don't you download RUU.zip instead of RUU.exe, and flash it via fastboot?
Edit: Sorry, wrong post quoted, but everything applies to OP
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Well as said in other posts information is too messy with discontinued guides and stuff and I just find hard to do anything without compromising my phone just because of messy information but sure I will if I can't find any other solution to this matter I just hate downloading big files since my net speed goes up to 200kb/s lol
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I believe I am not? That's lolli update and as far as I know I should be going by steps because of the hboot. I'm now on 3.x firmware, I shall go to 4 then 5 and then I can go all up to 7 isn't it? That's why i was so surprised regarding the nandroid information you gave me.
Well as said in other posts information is too messy with discontinued guides and stuff and I just find hard to do anything without compromising my phone just because of messy information but sure I will if I can't find any other solution to this matter I just hate downloading big files since my net speed goes up to 200kb/s lol
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To flash RUU or Firmware on a S-ON phone:
Bootloader must be locked or re-locked
RUU or Firmware must be signed (Official ruu or firmware)
To flash RUU or Firmware on a S-OFF phone:
Bootloader locked/unlocked doesn't matter
RUU or Firmware can be signed or not (custom firmware/ruu or official firmware/ruu)
the "incremental way"to update apply only if you're flashing firmware.zip extracted from an ota update
If flashing a RUU you don't need to flash them all incrementally, just the latest one
BUT
to install a lollipop RUU, your phone must be running at least hboot 1.57 (firmware 6.xx.xxx.x) (there was no requirements of this kind before lollipop)
Since your phone is S-OFF, you could simply update your firmware to at least 6.xx.xxx.x and then flash the latest RUU (7.xx.xxx.xx)
And time to convert to another version if you don't care about the at&t bloatware (i.e developer edition which is basically the exact same rom as at&t minus the at&t' bloat)
Make sure to flash a complete firmware.zip (not one from an ota update) if you're going to do this.
btw +1 for using fastboot instead of ruu.exe. At least when someting goes wrong during the process, you can have some detailed info about the problem unlike when using an ruu.exe where you'll only get a generic error code.
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To flash RUU or Firmware on a S-ON phone:
Bootloader must be locked or re-locked
RUU or Firmware must be signed (Official ruu or firmware)
To flash RUU or Firmware on a S-OFF phone:
Bootloader locked/unlocked doesn't matter
RUU or Firmware can be signed or not (custom firmware/ruu or official firmware/ruu)
the "incremental way"to update apply only if you're flashing firmware.zip extracted from an ota update
If flashing a RUU you don't need to flash them all incrementally, just the latest one
BUT
to install a lollipop RUU, your phone must be running at least hboot 1.57 (firmware 6.xx.xxx.x) (there was no requirements of this kind before lollipop)
Since your phone is S-OFF, you could simply update your firmware to at least 6.xx.xxx.x and then flash the latest RUU (7.xx.xxx.xx)
And time to convert to another version if you don't care about the at&t bloatware (i.e developer edition which is basically the exact same rom as at&t minus the at&t' bloat)
Make sure to flash a complete firmware.zip (not one from an ota update) if you're going to do this.
btw +1 for using fastboot instead of ruu.exe. At least when someting goes wrong during the process, you can have some detailed info about the problem unlike when using an ruu.exe where you'll only get a generic error code.
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Thank you very much for your quick answer! I understand that now very well, thanks! Now just another question before i proceed.... I know i have to upgrade my firmware up to 6.x in order to flash the RUU but my doubt comes to finding the 'complete firmware.zip ( not one from an ota update)' Ive found something done by mike1986 but there are no firmwares for 502 (AT&T/Cingular) devices. Else than that i just found pieces of firmware that just weight 20-30mb and i don't think thats what you mean... Also have found just lollipop ones like the one on your signature. I don't like to be begging for links but i can't seem to find it even on htc1guru.. Thank you very much and have a great day! @alray
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Thank you very much for your quick answer! I understand that now very well, thanks! Now just another question before i proceed.... I know i have to upgrade my firmware up to 6.x in order to flash the RUU but my doubt comes to finding the 'complete firmware.zip ( not one from an ota update)' Ive found something done by mike1986 but there are no firmwares for 502 (AT&T/Cingular) devices. Else than that i just found pieces of firmware that just weight 20-30mb and i don't think thats what you mean... Also have found just lollipop ones like the one on your signature. I don't like to be begging for links but i can't seem to find it even on htc1guru.. Thank you very much and have a great day! @alray
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95897840722641956
You can use this one, its not .502, its .1540. It does not really matters since after that you'll be flashing the RUU and the firmware will be updated again to match the RUU.
If you don't want at&t bloatware you should flash the 7.17.1540.51 ruu, you can find it on htc's wesbite (google search for "HTC rom download", the first link should be the right one). Otherwise if you really want the at&t version, flash the last one from at&t.
Code:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
fastboot flash zip Firmware_6.07.1540.2.zip
fastboot flash zip Firmware_6.07.1540.2.zip
fastboot reboot-bootloader
(flash command must be done twice)
then launch your ruu.exe or if you'll be using a ruu.zip:
Code:
fastboot oemrebootRUU
htc_fastboot flash zip <filename>.zip
fastboot reboot
(flash command to be done only once and using htc_fastboot.exe not the normal fastboot.exe)