Out of the Box, my M8 comes with 1.60.708.2.
I've been so upset that I can't go S-OFF with Firewater.
As for Sunshine method, in-app payment declined my credit cards (Myanmar).
And even with my Fav custom ROM, due to base OS difference, there were problems with boot time, boot logo, ...
Finally I found this site
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7496959-1-1.html
These are what I did.
Stock Nandroid backup and Stock recoveries downloaded from this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
1. I firstly restored to 1.60.708.2 by restoring Stock Nandroid from that thread via TWRP recovery.
2. Restored to Stock recovery from that thread.
3. Relocked the bootloader.
4. Download this and rename to HBOOT.zip
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=2359888657&uk=622017286
Download this and rename to 0P6BIMG.zip
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=2360886064&uk=622017286
5. Enter RUU mode by the command:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
Then flash HBOOT by
fastboot flash zip HBOOT.zip
6. Then, transfer the downloaded 0P6BIMG.zip to the root of mSD via Card Reader, then insert to the phone.
7. Reboot to bootloader by
fastboot reboot-bootloader
ROM flashing will start automatically.
It will take a long time to complete.
Then ur phone will boot up with 1.54.708.5 downgraded OS.
8. Then Unlock Bootloader.
9. Flash TWRP recovery.
10. Root with SU zip in TWRP.
11. Finally, use Firewater to get S-OFF.
DO IT WITH YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY
I've tried this method and now with SuperCID
zeyarwynntun said:
Out of the Box, my M8 comes with 1.60.708.2.
I've been so upset that I can't go S-OFF with Firewater.
As for Sunshine method, in-app payment declined my credit cards (Myanmar).
And even with my Fav custom ROM, due to base OS difference, there were problems with boot time, boot logo, ...
Finally I found this site
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-7496959-1-1.html
Pre-requisites:
Stock Recovery
BL Relocked
Download these 2 files:
HBOOT - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=2359888657&uk=622017286
ROM - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=2360886064&uk=622017286
(rename to HBOOT.zip and 0P6IMG.zip)
Steps:
Return to Stock Recovery
Relock the BL
Flash HBOOT.zip in RUU mode.
Put the ROM zip at the root of mSD card
Put the phone to HBOOT and Rom flashing process will automatically undergo.
Then the phone will boot up with out-of-the-factory 1.54.708.5
DO IT WITH YOUR OWN RESPONSIBILITY
I've tried this method and now with SuperCID
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Thanks for this. Worked a treat. I didn't need to downgrade the ROM just the bootloader and firewater worked!
I just purchased sunshine a couple of days ago this made me sad. $25 is not so cheap.
Sunshine devs won't be happy with this post. lol
cruzargel said:
I just purchased sunshine a couple of days ago this made me sad. $25 is not so cheap.
Sunshine devs won't be happy with this post. lol
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It's a small price to pay, for less stress plus everything else is free on xda.
cruzargel said:
I just purchased sunshine a couple of days ago this made me sad. $25 is not so cheap.
Sunshine devs won't be happy with this post. lol
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"lol" sunshine devs are the firewater devs.
beaups said:
"lol" sunshine devs are the firewater devs.
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How did people not know this. Lol.
does this only work with hing kong m8 or will it work on usa att m8
cruzargel said:
I just purchased sunshine a couple of days ago this made me sad. $25 is not so cheap.
Sunshine devs won't be happy with this post. lol
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And yet you can afford this phone and a Sony Xperia Z2. O the mysteries.
richteralan said:
And yet you can afford this phone and a Sony Xperia Z2. O the mysteries.
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I'm sorry, but I don't agree with you.
buying two devices doesn't make 25 dollar for a s-off (per device) cheap. Developers have been offering such services on XDA free for years. And there are always people who are willing to donate to appreciate their effort.
Remember there was a bounty thread where people were willing to pay up to 2 grand for s-off. But the devs asked us to pay a premium price per device, and that's just not in the spirit of XDA.
This is just my two cents. and you have every right to disagree with me.
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I'm sorry, but I don't agree with you.
buying two devices doesn't make 25 dollar for a s-off (per device) cheap. Developers have been offering such services on XDA free for years. And there are always people willing to donate to appreciate their effort.
Remember there was a bounty thread where people were willing to pay up to 2 grand for s-off. But the devs asked us to pay a premium price per device, and that's just not in the spirit of XDA.
This is just my two cents. and you have every right to disagree with me.
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Of course I am going to disagree. Another take-for-granted user.
will this work on all gsm unbranded m8's?
Will this work for whelped users?
Any idea if it works with VZW? If so would I just RUU a stock ROM afterwards?
I'm sorry friends.
I'm just an end user and just sharing my experience with my Hong Kong version of M8y with this method, which perfectly ok on downgrading and then S-Off'ing my Device.
I don't know it will work on other devices or not.
Anyway, mine was also a whelped device with 1.60.708.x.
Sent from ViperOne M8
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I'm sorry friends.
I'm just an end user and just sharing my experience with my Hong Kong version of M8y with this method, which perfectly ok on downgrading and then S-Off'ing my Device.
I don't know it will work on other devices or not.
Anyway, mine was also a whelped device with 1.60.708.x.
Sent from ViperOne M8
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Ok guys, who has the guts to try?
vacoray said:
ok guys, who has the guts to try?
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i will try now . I have international gsm version. I will post result after try
vacoray said:
Ok guys, who has the guts to try?
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I wish one of my 5 m8 were still lock an s-on. I would try worse case I have to buy a new phone. No biggie to me I know not the case for others.
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morben said:
Thanks for this. Worked a treat. I didn't need to downgrade the ROM just the bootloader and firewater worked!
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You have a unbranded m8? R you in the USA or no? Just wondering myself I didn't need this as I'm s-off since day 1.
zeyarwynntun said:
I'm sorry friends.
I'm just an end user and just sharing my experience with my Hong Kong version of M8y with this method, which perfectly ok on downgrading and then S-Off'ing my Device.
I don't know it will work on other devices or not.
Anyway, mine was also a whelped device with 1.60.708.x.
Sent from ViperOne M8
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Was it whelp, it has been patched, or whelp, no amount of flashing will help?
Yes, patched.
And succeeded with this method.
Again, mine is Hong Kong version m8y.
Sent from ViperOne M8
i have a hk m8(m8y) and sunshine s-off. I'll try this method next week.Have to return it to stock and take it to repair....burn in on screen:crying:
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ok this is to try clear up the amount of people posting for this.
there are only 2 ways of doing this.
1. BUY a unlock code!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. use xtc clip to gain s-off supercid and sim unlock.
there is no free way!!!!!!!
unless your device has RADIO S-0FF. NOT revolutionary s-0ff as it is a hboot patch. if you are radio s-off ( highly unlikely as it would need to be shipped s-0ff. )( only other way is xtc clip, but then you would already have sim unlock) then unzip and put the attached file (.nbh) on the root of your sdcard. boot to bootloader. then clear s58 data. this WILL factory reset your device!!!
Again there is NO FREE WAY. NO SOFTWARE WE HAVE CAN DO IT!!!
believe me, we tried...... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448972
mod please sticky this thread
hardly worth the messing around,it cost me £1.19 for an unlock code of ebay
Bro1, do you happen to have the username of the person you used, i need to get mine done
thanks
bro1 said:
hardly worth the messing around,it cost me £1.19 for an unlock code of ebay
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Hi could you pm me the name of the eBay user who provided your SIM unlock for your wildfire also? Thanks
Hi Bro1.
Please can you pm me the person you used to unlock your Wildfire?
Thanks
me too please bro1
unlock htc desire, http://www.unlock-htcwildfire.com
I hunted all over the internet to get my phone unlocked. I used another site but the code never came through, i found this site i used live chat to confirm they had the code, i ordered and i got the code with 15 mins and it worked first time and it was the cheapest i found compared to other companies.
Keep in mind that there's always a free way. Just call your service provider and they will send you an unlock code for your phone within 48 hours. The catch is that you need to have an account in good standing. If you don't, you can always fall back on HTC SIM Unlock. I've used them a few times over the years and even got a refund since they coudn't unlock my ancient imate JAM. http://www.htcsimunlock.com/#oid=1096_1
nickmgray said:
Keep in mind that there's always a free way. Just call your service provider and they will send you an unlock code for your phone within 48 hours. The catch is that you need to have an account in good standing. If you don't, you can always fall back on HTC SIM Unlock. I've used them a few times over the years and even got a refund since they coudn't unlock my ancient imate JAM. http://www.htcsimunlock.com/#oid=1096_1
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The worst UNLOCK service ever!!! They gave me wrong code yesterday, and since not responding to my mails!
DO NOT USE THIS SERVICE!!!
hi sorry if you think am being nosey as ive not got one of these great lil phones i do have a disire that i unlocked wihtout paying by running a lil programme, im very suprised that you carnt do the same with this very popular phone
pandashoe said:
hi sorry if you think am being nosey as ive not got one of these great lil phones i do have a disire that i unlocked wihtout paying by running a lil programme, im very suprised that you carnt do the same with this very popular phone
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link to the program please
heavy_metal_man said:
link to the program please
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hi dont know if you can do anything with this but i hope you can i just dont understans why theres not one for wildfire mod but here the link a thank will help me if its any use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726
pandashoe said:
hi sorry if you think am being nosey as ive not got one of these great lil phones i do have a disire that i unlocked wihtout paying by running a lil programme, im very suprised that you carnt do the same with this very popular phone
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Well explain then so we can try it
Jokerdroid
pandashoe said:
hi dont know if you can do anything with this but i hope you can i just dont understans why theres not one for wildfire mod but here the link a thank will help me if its any use
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=943726
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thank you but we have already tested this unfortunately it doesnt work without radio s-off. but thanks anyway.
so sorry to hear this cos after all i could have bought a wildfire myself, i simply carnt understand WHY no ones been willing to help you! i think its been a case of total greed wanting you to pay for an unlock ive never payed for an unlock ever
pandashoe said:
so sorry to hear this cos after all i could have bought a wildfire myself, i simply carnt understand WHY no ones been willing to help you! i think its been a case of total greed wanting you to pay for an unlock ive never payed for an unlock ever
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well a lot of us banded together in an attempt to get it unlocked but without full radio s-off we were stuck
Are you 100% sure that this site unlocked ur phone?
elena surikov said:
I hunted all over the internet to get my phone unlocked. I used another site but the code never came through, i found this site i used live chat to confirm they had the code, i ordered and i got the code with 15 mins and it worked first time and it was the cheapest i found compared to other companies.
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So you are advertising for this site so that more people pay them for something that we know is not possible. It doesn't sound right......
How to unlock HTC Wildfire?
heavy_metal_man said:
ok this is to try clear up the amount of people posting for this.
there are only 2 ways of doing this.
1. BUY a unlock code!!!!!!!!!!!!
2. use xtc clip to gain s-off supercid and sim unlock.
there is no free way!!!!!!!
unless your device has RADIO S-0FF. NOT revolutionary s-0ff as it is a hboot patch. if you are radio s-off ( highly unlikely as it would need to be shipped s-0ff. !!!
Again there is NO FREE WAY. NO SOFTWARE WE HAVE CAN DO IT!!!
believe me, we tried...... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1448972
mod please sticky this thread
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Hi Heavy_Metal_Man,Does that mean that if my HTC Wildfire is a " RADIO S-0FF", it should be unlocked already? How do i check that."( only other way is xtc clip, but then you would already have sim unlock) then unzip and put the attached file (.nbh) on the root of your sdcard. boot to bootloader. then clear s58 data. this WILL factory reset your device". What will the this do to the phone? Will it unlock the phone?Thanks in advance for any reply.Kind regards
Blueangel69 said:
Hi Heavy_Metal_Man,Does that mean that if my HTC Wildfire is a " RADIO S-0FF", it should be unlocked already? How do i check that."( only other way is xtc clip, but then you would already have sim unlock) then unzip and put the attached file (.nbh) on the root of your sdcard. boot to bootloader. then clear s58 data. this WILL factory reset your device". What will the this do to the phone? Will it unlock the phone?Thanks in advance for any reply.Kind regards
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you need to boot into bootloader using volume down and power after the phone is off. if the white screen says s-off and does not say revolutionary then you have either already used an xtc clip, and the phone will be sim unlocked, or it was sent out like that. if you run the diag.nbh it will clear the security data for the phone, but it will only run if you are radio s-off. it will remove sim lock, and give you supercid so you can run any ruu. as a side effect it will wipe all data from your rom.
so, if you are radio s-off this will give you sim unlock. but it will factory reset your phone in the process so back up what you can
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
edited for spelling mistake.
"How to unlock HTC Wildfire?" REPLY
heavy_metal_man said:
you need to boot into bootloader using volume foen and power after the phone is off. if the white screen says s-off and does not say revolutionary then you have either already used an xtc clip, and the phone will be sim unlocked, or it was sent out like that. if you run the diag.nbh it will clear the security data for the phone, but it will only run if you are radio s-off. it will remove sim lock, and give you supercid so you can run any ruu. as a side effect it will wipe all data from your rom.
so, if you are radio s-off this will give you sim unlock. but it will factory reset your phone in the process so back up what you can
Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e using xda premium
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Thanks allot for your reply Heavy_Metal_Man. I will then do all those procedures, and will notify after conclusions and results.
i received an invite for this phone, total cost for me is going to be like 450 canadian dollars. how are your impressions? i want to know so i make sure i don't waste my money also how hard is it to root? thanks in advance guys
Not hard to root at all. If you're familiar with Nexus phones, then its pretty much.
1. install drivers
2. fastboot oem unlock
3. fastboot flash recovery <recovery>.img
4. put supersu.zip on ur phone
5. flash
6. u have root.
in terms of impressions, just read reviews.. theres a bunch of them online that you can read and see pretty pictures.
no_username_available said:
i received an invite for this phone, total cost for me is going to be like 450 canadian dollars. how are your impressions? i want to know so i make sure i don't waste my money also how hard is it to root? thanks in advance guys
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Despite having a slightly yellow band, I love this device. See sig for the devices I have, the 1+1 is my favorite.
As for root it's just as easy as a Nexus, flash custom recovery then flash SuperSU.zip in recovery.
no_username_available said:
how are your impressions?
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You get a very nice phone for a decent price. Other than this TLDR; read the reviews by tech sites as I fully agree with them on nearly everything.
In other words; I am not sure you can get a half as decent (specs and software) phone for double the price from another brand.
no_username_available said:
how hard is it to root? thanks in advance guys
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No offense but that should have been easier to google than even type the question. It is very easy to root, you just need to unlock the bootloader and flash another recovery. Please note that unlocking the bootloader will factory-reset your device for security reasons.
d4fseeker said:
No offense but that should have been easier to google than even type the question. It is very easy to root, you just need to unlock the bootloader and flash another recovery. Please note that unlocking the bootloader will factory-reset your device for security reasons.
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First thing I recommend for anyone to do on their phone regardless whether or not they plan on rooting or not is to unlock their bootloader.
This is because you will have the opportunity to backup your phone's data / text messages etc; whereas, if the bootloader is not unlocked you will lose all your data.
Having the bootloader unlocked does not compromise any security/protection/etc
Please go here and do some of your own reading http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2685348
As XDA is not a support site, members are expected to read a little and form their own opinion.
I have run threads like this in the past for several other devices.
Here I will be covering all sorts of guides and how to's for the HTC One M9! These guides will all be in Video form. Expect S-Off, Root, Recovery, and Rom videos. Check back often for updates to this thread!
How To Root:
How To S-OFF
Unboxing and First Impressions:
Also be sure to subscribe to my youtube channel to be the first to see these videos when they come out! http://youtube.com/droidmodd3rx
Exactly what I was looking for. Will you be making a video on how to unlock the boot loader as well for the unlocked version???
Mine is already unlocked so no, but I'll link to one
Sent from my Nexus 6 using XDA Free mobile app
Waiting eagerly for S-Off. thanks in advance
sephstyler said:
Waiting eagerly for S-Off. thanks in advance
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S-OFF Guide added
change mid?
to get developer edition mid ...
Why would you wanna change mid?
Thanks!
acidspider said:
Why would you wanna change mid?
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i have cid and developer room, so to get updates like a developer edition
overon37 said:
i have cid and developer room, so to get updates like a developer edition
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@scotty1223 will post it here when it's ready .. patience
thx a lot
i will keep an eye on this post
I'm kinda annoyed, I have the M9 from t mobile and i can't even flash twrp without it being s-off, and this s-off requires me to be rooted.
nibblemynutz said:
I'm kinda annoyed, I have the M9 from t mobile and i can't even flash twrp without it being s-off, and this s-off requires me to be rooted.
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trust me, you can.. you do anything wrong
Any chance of a video on how to return to stock in order to take a firmware upgrade? Thanks - Adam
Adam182 said:
Any chance of a video on how to return to stock in order to take a firmware upgrade? Thanks - Adam
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a video of a guy running 2 fastboot commands ? is that really necessary ?
clsA said:
a video of a guy running 2 fastboot commands ? is that really necessary ?
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theres a little more to it that just that - Adam
I will try to get it posted soon
Sent from my SM-G925V using XDA Free mobile app
Adam182 said:
theres a little more to it that just that - Adam
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Humm yeah
How do I restore stock system so that I can accept an OTA?
Copy the system.emmc.win from your TWRP backup folder to the folder containing fastboot on your PC (or any folder, if fastboot is in your PATH). Make sure your Android SDK platform-tools are up to date!!
Reboot the device into Download mode (adb reboot download) and connect to PC.
Fastboot flash the backup file* (fastboot flash system system.emmc.win).
Fastboot flash stock recovery (fastboot flash recovery recovery_signed.img)
Reboot to system, install OTA.
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The S-OFF is permament right? If i'm making any updates to the ROM it won't change it to S-ON?
Yes, S-OFF is permament!
Just got the M9 today.
Unlocked, rooted, Installed TWRP, S-Off.
Then I was trying to update to the latest 1.32.40.17 firmware, but I forgot to superCID (11111111).
My cid was HTC__059.
So, the phone stalled forever...had no choice but Vol Up + Power button. Then the phone was tuck at a weird screen with few options of reboot the phone, reboot to bootloader... But no matter what option to choose, the phone just did not reboot to that.
Vol up + Power...Vol down + Power....I dont remember what I pressed cuz I had to press those combo many times, but luckily got back to the download mode. & things went well.
So......SuperCID right after S-Off people.
What a close call :laugh:
This happened to me, but it happened for no reason. Screen said press this for reboot then just went back to the same screen. Had to hard reboot to fix
PEBKAC.
Sent from my HTC One M9 using Tapatalk
dsymbol said:
Just got the M9 today.
Unlocked, rooted, Installed TWRP, S-Off.
Then I was trying to update to the latest 1.32.40.17 firmware, but I forgot to superCID (11111111).
................
So......SuperCID right after S-Off people.
What a close call :laugh:
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Good advice. Wish there were more threads like this, cos I am not new to flashing but new to htc..
i am unlocked and rooted, but still S-On. Contemplating to go S-off.
So, after S-off then SuperCid, does that mean we can flash "any" rom from any custom rom/any region? but if we are 1.32 we cannot flash 1.40 roms right? we must go back to stock to take the update? i think that is where a few (who are new to htc like me) are confused.
I believe that with S-on, u can flash custom rom that has matching base/firmware.
Put your phone in download mode, the OS tells you your firmware.
Look for roms that has matching base/ firmware.
You dont have to go back to stock. You can flash the latest OTA, it will update your phone to the latest firmware, then flash latest rom.
S-off & superCID let you flash any firmware, any radio, any rom from any region.
I do think $25 is worth the S-off for my case.
I flashed the latest firware, but didnt like it much because of some kernel bugs. So i went back to 1.32 for more stability.
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Good advice. Wish there were more threads like this, cos I am not new to flashing but new to htc..
i am unlocked and rooted, but still S-On. Contemplating to go S-off.
So, after S-off then SuperCid, does that mean we can flash "any" rom from any custom rom/any region? but if we are 1.32 we cannot flash 1.40 roms right? we must go back to stock to take the update? i think that is where a few (who are new to htc like me) are confused.
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nevermind
hamdir said:
good info mate, so if i flash the firmware from 1.40 i can go back to 1.32 without S-OFF as long as my CID matches?
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You cannot regress if not s off mate, until s off there's no going back no matter what cid
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You cannot regress if not s off mate, until s off there's no going back no matter what cid
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yea sorry i read it the other way, ooops
anyway can I s-off from the 1.40 base?
hamdir said:
yea sorry i read it the other way, ooops
anyway can I s-off from the 1.40 base?
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Not sure mate, I take it u are on maximus?
Basics are u need to install sunshine app and run it. It will tell u whether it will work before asking for payment. It won't work on ahrd for whatever reason, if u are on maximus rooted and the sunshine app asks for payment then u are good to go
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Not sure mate, I take it u are on maximus?
Basics are u need to install sunshine app and run it. It will tell u whether it will work before asking for payment. It won't work on ahrd for whatever reason, if u are on maximus rooted and the sunshine app asks for payment then u are good to go
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also if i am s-on and i flash 1.40 firmware, i can always go up no?
hamdir said:
also if i am s-on and i flash 1.40 firmware, i can always go up no?
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Correct mate
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Correct mate
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no problem then, my CID is europe anyway, i am flashing it without s-off (you guys know my opinion so far)
hamdir said:
no problem then, my CID is europe anyway, i am flashing it without s-off (you guys know my opinion so far)
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Haha good to see you took the plunge, have fun and shout if u need any tips :good:
hamdir said:
no problem then, my CID is europe anyway, i am flashing it without s-off (you guys know my opinion so far)
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you'll need s-off to flash the unsigned firmware
clsA said:
you'll need s-off to flash the unsigned firmware
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who said have it unsigned
1.40.401.8 pure is now installed without s-off
hamdir said:
who said have it unsigned
1.40.401.8 pure is now installed without s-off
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Nice !! ... any idea when the Developer OTA is coming ?
hamdir said:
also if i am s-on and i flash 1.40 firmware, i can always go up no?
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As long as you're only flashing signed firmware for your model and carrier. Anything else will give an error with S-on.
hamdir said:
who said have it unsigned
1.40.401.8 pure is now installed without s-off
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Can you share it? Signed firmware?
Wysłane z mojego HTC One M9 przy użyciu Tapatalka
hamdir said:
who said have it unsigned
1.40.401.8 pure is now installed without s-off
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how do you get it ?
thanks.
I was browsing the threads here and it seems the verizon htc 10 can be rooted, s-off, and bootloader unlocked via the Sunshine program. However, can I do it myself or do I have to mail the phone to someone?
Also, does the device have to have a certain build # to be able to root, soff, and unlocked? As I will ask the person I am selling what build they are using if so.
Thank you!
Hi,
I just got this phone yesterday and just went through this process. Upon immediately getting home from Verizon, I ran sunshine and it worked right away. I believe my firmware was something low like 1.19 or so. From what it sounds like though is that sunshine will work at even more recent firmware versions. Sunshine is just an app you can run yourself. All you have to do is enter your credit card and it will run. Hope this little bit of info helps.
Sunshine will work until Android N.
Verizon won't update us again til N
Pulled same crap with M9.
thrgk said:
I was browsing the threads here and it seems the verizon htc 10 can be rooted, s-off, and bootloader unlocked via the Sunshine program. However, can I do it myself or do I have to mail the phone to someone?
Also, does the device have to have a certain build # to be able to root, soff, and unlocked? As I will ask the person I am selling what build they are using if so.
Thank you!
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Opt for s-off locked. No need to do unlocked.
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Just to reinforce what others have said, the phone can be rooted with any current Verizon firmware versions, and you will be required to run Sunshine for S-Off/Locked status. As has been said Sunshine is a breeze to use and the developers certainly deserve the mandatory donation, lol. Though the carriers were quick to lose interest in the 10 I've been very happy with the purchase all around, I would definitely recommend it as a daily driver that's fairly safe to tinker with (due to s-off)!
Yes, you can do it by yourself but I haven't tried it yet. It is a kinda long procedure and in between the process if you press the wrong key or did something wrong then you end up with bricking your phone. Rest of all you can read here :- http://www.tekpirates.com/verizon-htc-10-unlock-bootloader-root-system-gain-s-off-install-cwm-twrp-recovery/.
SaurabhAnand said:
Yes, you can do it by yourself but I haven't tried it yet. It is a kinda long procedure and in between the process if you press the wrong key or did something wrong then you end up with bricking your phone. Rest of all you can read here :- http://www.tekpirates.com/verizon-h...system-gain-s-off-install-cwm-twrp-recovery/.
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You have no idea what you are taking about and the article you linked is gobbledygook and computer translated.
thrgk said:
However, can I do it myself or do I have to mail the phone to someone?
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With the latest version of sunshine, you can do it directly from the app. You don't have to mail your device anywhere.
thrgk said:
Also, does the device have to have a certain build # to be able to root, soff, and unlocked? As I will ask the person I am selling what build they are using if so.
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Nope. Any variant of the HTC 10 should work.