It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev? - One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.

jonhyxda said:
Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.
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Sunshine S-OFF unlocks the bootloader too I believe. It's $25. Not aware of any other method, just Sunshine and HTCDev that I know of.

I thought so, found nothing when searching.
thanks

jonhyxda said:
I thought so, found nothing when searching.
thanks
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If you manage to get sunshine working with 4.4.4 let me know please

Do you even need to unlock the bootloader with S-off? What happens if you just try to install custom recovery?

jonhyxda said:
Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.
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Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571

snebojsa said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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Thanks for the response.
I already seen that post, but the device its not rooted, the ways i found to root need recovery, and to flash recovery need unlocked bootloader.

snebojsa said:
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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I don't know how I missed where he said he's S-OFF, only noticed it with Redpoint's post. Was just about to suggest this link.
I think I'm tired

BerndM14 said:
I don't know how I missed where he said he's S-OFF, only noticed it with Redpoint's post. Was just about to suggest this link.
I think I'm tired
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Towel root still work?

SaHiLzZ said:
Towel root still work?
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I honestly never used towelroot so I can't answer that, but it almost seems like it should from this thread.
[Android][Unlock/S-OFF] SunShine for modern Motorola & HTC devices
How to use with TowelRoot:
If you are having difficulties with TowelRoot, or SunShine saying you are not rooted, you need to use a specific version of TowelRoot. The version on his main page does not currently work with HTC.
First go to http://towelroot.com, and then from that page go to https://towelroot.com/tr3.apk (hot link blocking, cant go straight to the apk).
Then install TowelRoot, and click "Welcome" three times. This will open the hidden "modstrings" option. Change the modstrings to "1337 0 1 0 4 1" and click "Make it Ra1n". Then run SunShine. After SunShine reboots your phone, you will have to repeat the process before running SunShine the second time.
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Was the phone s-off from the factory, or achieved some other way (firewater)?

jonhyxda said:
Thanks for the response.
I already seen that post, but the device its not rooted, the ways i found to root need recovery, and to flash recovery need unlocked bootloader.
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If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
In fact you only need the android-info.txt and the recovery.img only, no need other things. Main point is flash it in RUU mode, then you can boot to custom recoveryto install root/SuperSu
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
Check this for reference on how-to - http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-Recovery-(UNOFFICIAL)-v2-8-0-0-(2-8-0-5-Test)
then unlock as shown in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571

jonhyxda said:
Hi,
i have a S-Off HTC One M8 with stock 4.4.4.
It's possible to unlock bootloader without htcdev?
with "fastboot oem unlock" i get
"(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.010s]
"
Thanks.
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yes, it is. I did it to my new M8 a couple of weeks ago. I'll post what i did shortly.
Edit: Here is what worked for me. I was S-On, and did this to get unlocked and s-o ff without using HTC Dev
1) reboot device into System (might be unnecessary, but i always like to start with a reboot)
2) Install Sunshine and run it. It will give you temproot before it starts the process to s-off your device. You can cancel the Sunshine process after it performs the initial check on your device. After you do this, do not reboot until after you do step three or you will lose temproot.
3) Once you have temproot, follow these directions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
I hope that helps. Consider donating to the Sunshine guys since you're using their temproot functionality.

ckpv5 said:
If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
In fact you only need the android-info.txt and the recovery.img only, no need other things. Main point is flash it in RUU mode, then you can boot to custom recoveryto install root/SuperSu
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
Check this for reference on how-to - http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-Recovery-(UNOFFICIAL)-v2-8-0-0-(2-8-0-5-Test)
then unlock as shown in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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Interesting, nice one :good:

ckpv5 said:
If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
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That is what I suspected (that you don't need to unlock the bootloader once s-off).
Why won't the usual "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to install custom recovery work in this case?

redpoint73 said:
That is what I suspected (that you don't need to unlock the bootloader once s-off).
Why won't the usual "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" to install custom recovery work in this case?
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Never go deep on why ... but fastboot command like fastboot boot and fastboot flash need an unlock bootloader to run command, so I guess fastboot oem rebootRUU will temporarily unlock the bootloader to execute the command

ckpv5 said:
If your device is S-Off as you mentioned, you don't really need to unlock bootloader to flash recovery. Just use the RUU mode to flash a firmware.zip with your CID/MID matching in android-info.txt and put the custom recovery in that firmware.zip.
In fact you only need the android-info.txt and the recovery.img only, no need other things. Main point is flash it in RUU mode, then you can boot to custom recoveryto install root/SuperSu
or use the 0P6BIMG.zip method
Check this for reference on how-to - http://themikmik.com/showthread.php...-Recovery-(UNOFFICIAL)-v2-8-0-0-(2-8-0-5-Test)
then unlock as shown in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
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Thanks, thats what i want.
With my old HTC (wildfire, aria, desire hd, sensasation xe, one x) the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" was enough.
Sorry the bad english

jonhyxda said:
Thanks, thats what i want.
With my old HTC (wildfire, aria, desire hd, sensasation xe, one x) the "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" was enough.
Sorry the bad english
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Sorry for what? Your English is very good.

Related

[Request]Guide for S-off phone

Hi guys,
I have searched a bit but havent really found a solid guide.
I just brought my gf a HOX, and I checked it was shipped with Ship S-off, CID11111111111, Hboot 1.12
Now when I looked for guides to install CMW, all the method includes unlocking at HTCdev and fastboot.
Now I understand I can skip the fastboot method with S-off, how do I flash CMW and custom roms? Do I just put in the CMW.zip fie into the sd card partition, go to stock recovery and flash it as update.zip?
My previous phones were the Defy (2ndinit method) and the droid razr (bootstrap), how do I get CMW with an S-off HOX?
Thanks all, dont flame me for not searching, I didnt find any obvious method :silly:
You should be able to flash it directly with fastboot using "fastboot flash recovery NameOfFile" command or you use one of the flash tools.
Edit: After installation of cwm you are able to install custom rom via recovery
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
You follow every other guide, just ignoring the bit about HTCDev as you don't need it
Not skip fastboot, just skip unlocking through HTCDev. You just can flash custom recovery via Fastboot, without unlocking youre device.
Edit: Sorry guys I didn't read your above comments.
Wow its that simple? Even if it shows "locked" on the top, I can just ignore that right?
Cool thanks
Yep, as you have S-OFF so already have access to the other partitions
nameite said:
Wow its that simple? Even if it shows "locked" on the top, I can just ignore that right?
Cool thanks
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of course it is simple! you don't even need to flash the boot.img every time you install a rom
How much would it cost to get this device s-off?
Skickat från min HTC One X via Tapatalk 2
norpan111 said:
How much would it cost to get this device s-off?
Skickat från min HTC One X via Tapatalk 2
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If only it was possible.
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matt95 said:
of course it is simple! you don't even need to flash the boot.img every time you install a rom
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Oh I dont??? Wow this is cool, gonna try it tonight.
I will just flash recovery, back up then flash a rom as normal in CMW.
Thanks guys
ps. I got the phone S-off'ed, dunno how they did it though
Hi guys,
I got into fastboot mode, opened up CMD and type: " fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.3.1-endeavoru.img"
Then it tell me
Sending....
Ok
Writing
Failed (remote: not allowed)
Then I tried again
Sending
Failed (remote: 000008)
Am I doing something wrong here? The status is "Locked" but it is S-off
I also tried fastboot oem unlock and it just freezes
Maybe they sold me something that says Ship S-off but its actually S-on?
nameite said:
Hi guys,
I got into fastboot mode, opened up CMD and type: " fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.3.1-endeavoru.img"
Then it tell me
Sending....
Ok
Writing
Failed (remote: not allowed)
Then I tried again
Sending
Failed (remote: 000008)
Am I doing something wrong here? The status is "Locked" but it is S-off
I also tried fastboot oem unlock and it just freezes
Maybe they sold me something that says Ship S-off but its actually S-on?
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you have to unlock the bootloader to flash the recovery file... use HTCDev.com to do it
matt95 said:
you have to unlock the bootloader to flash the recovery file... use HTCDev.com to do it
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So what's the point s-off then???
You have to do it just once and from there on you can flash boot.img files from sdcard, without the computer. And you can up/downgrade your hboot as much as you like. At least I think it works that way.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
Will network unlocking (entering codes) for an S-on device change it to S-off?
jigners said:
Will network unlocking (entering codes) for an S-on device change it to S-off?
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Wishful thinking, and unfortunately not. I
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If you really wanted to, you could still unlock you bootloader by using the command fastboot oem unlock I believe.
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jamjame said:
If you really wanted to, you could still unlock you bootloader by using the command fastboot oem unlock I believe.
Sent from my Xoom using xda app-developers app
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Try that, didnt work.
But I got it figured out after reading some Chinese websites.
Basically fastboot wont work because it is still locked, but S-off means you can flash any RUU.
So I downloaded a RUU flashing tool, then just put the custom recovery.img into the RUU.zip (with nothing else inside but the android.txt file) and flashed it.
Now I have CMW and I can flash anything without having to fastboot boot.img
IF your phone is S-OFF you don't have to unlock the bootloader, you can just flash things 'out the box'. Follow guides as if you've already unlocked the bootloader
EddyOS said:
IF your phone is S-OFF you don't have to unlock the bootloader, you can just flash things 'out the box'. Follow guides as if you've already unlocked the bootloader
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So if someone wants to install the JB firmware.zip and have a CID of 11111111, should they change their CID to a compatible one or can they just add 11111111 to the androidinfo.txt and then flash it and it'll ignore the broken signature?
What if they need to flash a boot.img seperately (a repack for example), can they do this using fastboot without unlocking it?

[Q] Reroot and Reunlock after ruu

I have a Wildfire S CDMA from Virgin, USA which I unlocked, s-off and rooted, and installed cyanogenmod recovery.
Fastboot shows MARVELC PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.06.0000
I am looking to unlock from 'RL', and reroot, but after no small amount of wading through forums, I'm here asking you all for assistance. I'm new to messing with my phone, but feel like I'm about ready for an 'Ah HA!' breakthrough.
Initially, I had deleted all system/data through Recovery, and finally found an RUU that would run and reinstalled the stock ROM.
Rerooting has been a challenge. When I follow the instructions at htcdev, I fail to execute run get_identifier_token, with "command error"
Fastboot running on my desktop does recognize the device, but have not been able to flash anything.
When I boot into recovery, the phone loads the HTC spash, but lands on a screen with a red triangle and exclamation point.
PG76IMG.zip isn't recognized by FASTBOOT on the phone, regardless of the modelid or cid in the android-info.txt
I would appreciate any suggestions to get back to root.... hard to imagine that some people use their phone with out it.
Lhooqtoo said:
I have a Wildfire S CDMA from Virgin, USA which I unlocked, s-off and rooted, and installed cyanogenmod recovery.
Fastboot shows MARVELC PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
HBOOT-1.06.0000
I am looking to unlock from 'RL', and reroot, but after no small amount of wading through forums, I'm here asking you all for assistance. I'm new to messing with my phone, but feel like I'm about ready for an 'Ah HA!' breakthrough.
Initially, I had deleted all system/data through Recovery, and finally found an RUU that would run and reinstalled the stock ROM.
Rerooting has been a challenge. When I follow the instructions at htcdev, I fail to execute run get_identifier_token, with "command error"
Fastboot running on my desktop does recognize the device, but have not been able to flash anything.
When I boot into recovery, the phone loads the HTC spash, but lands on a screen with a red triangle and exclamation point.
PG76IMG.zip isn't recognized by FASTBOOT on the phone, regardless of the modelid or cid in the android-info.txt
I would appreciate any suggestions to get back to root.... hard to imagine that some people use their phone with out it.
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It's because your bootloader doesn't support being unlocked.............Any bootloader that has *LOCKED*(or *RELOCKED*) written can be unlocked via HTCdev
Look over for the RUUs provided before the steps and see which one's for the CDMA WFS, run it and you will be able to unlock the phone
csoulr666 said:
It's because your bootloader doesn't support being unlocked.............Any bootloader that has *LOCKED*(or *RELOCKED*) written can be unlocked via HTCdev
Look over for the RUUs provided before the steps and see which one's for the CDMA WFS, run it and you will be able to unlock the phone
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Downloaded the WFS SprintVM RUU from htcdev. It fails with error130 model ID error.
Identical situation as shown here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2027649
Walkthrough for downgrade exists here: but links are missing..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942991
Lhooqtoo said:
Downloaded the WFS SprintVM RUU from htcdev. It fails with error130 model ID error.
Identical situation as shown here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2027649
Walkthrough for downgrade exists here: but links are missing..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942991
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If it doesn't work look for updates on your phone, maybe your carrier released an OTA with an unlockable bootloader
csoulr666 said:
If it doesn't work look for updates on your phone, maybe your carrier released an OTA with an unlockable bootloader
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There is an OTA system update (through Settings/About phone/Software updates), however, the update fails with a red question mark over device. Doesn't custom recovery (CWM) and a changed CID (111..1) prohibit OTA update?
Lhooqtoo said:
There is an OTA system update (through Settings/About phone/Software updates), however, the update fails with a red question mark over device. Doesn't custom recovery (CWM) and a changed CID (111..1) prohibit OTA update?
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The custom recovery does, but the CID doesn't....... Try doing it with a custom recovery installed
csoulr666 said:
The custom recovery does, but the CID doesn't....... Try doing it with a custom recovery installed
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I currently have CWM installed (though currently if I run recovery from the bootloader, it fails).
If the custom recovery prohibits the OTA update, shouldn't I remove CWM to allow the OTA?
Try doing it with a stock recovery installed
csoulr666 said:
Try doing it with a stock recovery installed
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followed this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2025121
sending 'recovery' <3146 KB>...
OKAY [ 1.522s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED <remote: not allowed>
finished. total time: 1.526s
No joy?
Is there any chance that flashing the recovery would succeed if the recovery were different? (instead of a permissions issue).

[HELP] How can I unlock Bootloader while S-OFF (without su) - HTC One m7 4.4.3

I'm in a situation with my HTC One m7 4.4.3 Verizon where:
- I'm S-OFF
- Bootloader is locked
- Stock Recovery
- su no longer available due to OTA upgrade
Does anyone know how I can once again unlock my bootloader?
I have tried following methods but none of them worked:
1. reset lock status. It doesn't work because I don't have su anymore and I don't know how I can install it with stock recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475914
2. flash custom recovery TWRP using fastboot, but I'm getting FAILED (remote: not allowed) error, probably due to I'm still in locked bootloader.
3. tried running Sunshine, but it thinks that I'm already rooted and is looking for su.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
so, the challenge is: how do I get my unlock bootloader back while on S-OFF without su installed?
Any help is much appreciated.
smallwei said:
I'm in a situation with my HTC One m7 4.4.3 Verizon where:
- I'm S-OFF
- Bootloader is locked
- Stock Recovery
- su no longer available due to OTA upgrade
Does anyone know how I can once again unlock my bootloader?
I have tried following methods but none of them worked:
1. reset lock status. It doesn't work because I don't have su anymore and I don't know how I can install it with stock recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475914
2. flash custom recovery TWRP using fastboot, but I'm getting FAILED (remote: not allowed) error, probably due to I'm still in locked bootloader.
3. tried running Sunshine, but it thinks that I'm already rooted and is looking for su.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
so, the challenge is: how do I get my unlock bootloader back while on S-OFF without su installed?
Any help is much appreciated.
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s-off > unlocked bootloader. you dont need the bootloader unlocked to flash recovery. If you are s-off you have full control of phone.
what command are you using to flash recovery? when you do "fastboot devices" in bootloader what does it say?
Hi, thanks for the quick response. Here is the command and output:
fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-m7wlv.img
C:\temp\Android_Root\htc_one>fastboot flash recovery openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.1-m7wlv.img
target reported max download size of 1514139648 bytes
sending 'recovery' (9434 KB)...
OKAY [ 1.276s]
writing 'recovery'...
FAILED (remote: not allowed)
finished. total time: 1.311s
Here is the fastboot devices output:
C:\temp\Android_Root\htc_one>fastboot devices
FA37TS911824 fastboot
What's the output when you type "fast boot devices"
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Here is the fastboot devices output:
C:\temp\Android_Root\htc_one>fastboot devices
FA37TS911824 fastboot
smallwei said:
Here is the fastboot devices output:
C:\temp\Android_Root\htc_one>fastboot devices
FA37TS911824 fastboot
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cool so fastboot is seeing the phone.
follow this post and see if you can flash recovery via RUU:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52987867&postcount=2
Thanks much.
If I understand it correctly, flash RUU will wipe out the phone completely, is it true?
I'm holding this method off as the last resort to try after I exhaust all other options.
smallwei said:
Thanks much.
If I understand it correctly, flash RUU will wipe out the phone completely, is it true?
I'm holding this method off as the last resort to try after I exhaust all other options.
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if you do a full firmware it will wipe. this should be JUST recovery. But i would recommend backing up internal storage. I have not tried this method.
Gotcha. Thanks again. I'll give it a shot.
It works! Thanks so much synisterwolf! You're genius!
I used the Recovery RUU from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...nt/ruu-vzw-kitkat4-4-3-sense-6-s-off-t2867643
smallwei said:
It works! Thanks so much synisterwolf! You're genius!
I used the Recovery RUU from the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...nt/ruu-vzw-kitkat4-4-3-sense-6-s-off-t2867643
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now i wonder if you can do the "fastboot flash recovery" way.
anyways, you can now unlock bootloader if you chose too by following the original guide you posted. Let me know if you need anymore help.
:victory:
synisterwolf said:
now i wonder if you can do the "fastboot flash recovery" way.
anyways, you can now unlock bootloader if you chose too by following the original guide you posted. Let me know if you need anymore help.
:victory:
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Yes, fastboot flash recovery also works after I changed bootloader to unlocked.
smallwei said:
Yes, fastboot flash recovery also works after I changed bootloader to unlocked.
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I think you're correct on having hboot unlocked. I'm used to engineering hboots from the past. Where it was required to unlock before flashing recovery. With the standard hboot, I guess you need to flash the insecure boot IMG, so you write to system then install su to unlock. Glad you got it working though.
Happy flashing.
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The other way that I have success by using temp root Towelroot. After rooted I use scooty menthod to lock/unlock bootloader without htcdev. From ADB with code from Scooty I can get unlock bootloader. From this step I can flash TWRP and SuperSU. Zip

[Q] Stuck in bootloader mode. No wifi. Adb can't find devices

Okay so, I had a problem of having no OS and had my htc m8 on soft brick for a while but i finally got that resolved by flashing a new rom on it. ( Here it is if you want to read: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/os-installed-transfer-files-t3018626)
Unfortunately, I wasn't getting wifi on it. I tried 2 other roms and still no dice. I read online that i needed to update my firmware to do that. To do that, I needed to relock my bootloader so I did and the firmware flashed successfully.
Now my hboot is 3.19 instead of 3.16 and my bootloader says RELOCKED.However, when i go into recovery mode, my phone shows a picture of the dead android. I can't get past the bootscreen either so my phone is stuck on bootloader mode.
I found this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497712 to help me get my phone unlocked again cause the unlock code at htc dev wont work again.
However, when i write adb devices, no serial number shows up now. adb shell says no devices connected.
I tried pushing and flashing a new recovery and rom in cmd and it said it failed.
I'm really grasping at straws at this moment since I can't really do anything.
Are you sure you are updated? In the bootloader, what does it say for "os"?
And what roms are you trying to flash? 4.4.4 or Lollipop?
And to unlock bootloader, start over at HTC Dev. See what happens. Instead of trying old code.
You can't flash a recovery with a locked bootloader.
I'm pretty sure it updated because everything looks different. Bootloader's background is black instead of white now too. When I flashed the firmware, everything seemed to be okay as well. . .
my OS says 3.11.1700.5
and i tried it at dev and generated a code, but it gave me an error and didn't give me a file. I tried to use my old file but that didnt work.
Personally, in your situation now..... I'd flash the correct RUU for your device, then use Sunshine to s-off. Then you'll be bootloader unlocked also and can flash recovery, root and all that.
You'll need the same Android version RUU that matches your firmware now.
See this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Without Sunshine... I can't say why HTC Dev isn't helping.
Darth said:
Personally, in your situation now..... I'd flash the correct RUU for your device, then use Sunshine to s-off. Then you'll be bootloader unlocked also and can flash recovery, root and all that.
You'll need the same Android version RUU that matches your firmware now.
See this thread,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
Without Sunshine... I can't say why HTC Dev isn't helping.
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Which RUU do I download from here? I'm confused.
Shiverfire said:
Which RUU do I download from here? I'm confused.
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Read the whole first post. It tells you how to determine that.
Any help needed after trying, you can ask there. ?
I just asked. I'm too confused.
For reference:
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-main: 3.11.1700.5
product: m8_ul_ca
modelid:0P6B12000
cidnum: CWS__001
Shiverfire said:
I just asked. I'm too confused.
For reference:
version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
version-main: 3.11.1700.5
product: m8_ul_ca
modelid:0P6B12000
cidnum: CWS__001
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Adb only works in custom recovery or OS.
If your phone shows bootloader, use fastboot to flash custom recovery
SaHiLzZ said:
Adb only works in custom recovery or OS.
If your phone shows bootloader, use fastboot to flash custom recovery
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I can't flash a recovery because the bootloader is Relocked. I can't unlock it cause my phone wont get detected in adb devices.
I tried manually updating drivers as well. :/
Shiverfire said:
I can't flash a recovery because the bootloader is Relocked. I can't unlock it cause my phone wont get detected in adb devices.
I tried manually updating drivers as well. :/
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Have you tried flashing a recovery using Hasoon2000 HTC one all in one ?. I had the same problem as you i flashed TWRP then I installed android revolution Hd Rom and it solved my problem but as I said try it may not work as your boot loader is locked..... You can also use the all in one too unlock boot loader might be worth a try
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mikem2273 said:
Have you tried flashing a recovery using Hasoon2000 HTC one all in one ?. I had the same problem as you i flashed TWRP then I installed android revolution Hd Rom and it solved my problem but as I said try it may not work as your boot loader is locked..... You can also use the all in one too unlock boot loader might be worth a try
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Like I said, recoveries wont flash cause its stuck on Relocked mode. I cant fix that because adb devices wont see my phone.
All the other commands on the All-in-One root kit gives me this:" 'C:\Users\Admin' is not an internal or external command, operable program or batch file " regardless of where i do it. I don't understand what I'm doing wrong here.
I tried to put the 0p6bimg.zip file but it wont copy on to my sd card cause of some error saying not responding or disconnected.
I tried flashing it instead but it said the file was too large
I tried the latest firmware but it said Failed! verification error.
I tried using the RUU to update and it stopped on the 1/7 process saying Error 155: Unknown Error.
I think what i need to do and how to fix it but I just need adb devices to find my phone.
If i can do that I can unlock my bootloader, install a recovery, install a rom and be home free but I can't do that until it detects my phone. I've tried everything now including reinstalling my drivers three times now.
Please help :'(
You don't need adb devices to see the device. You need to put the phone in the bootloader and type fastboot devices.
Open the command prompt inside the folder where also the fastboot.exe file is located.
Like Mr Hofs said...The bootloader gets unlocked in bootloader/fastboot mode.
Last I remember the code to get the token was "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" and "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin and not "adb oem get_identifier_token" or "adb flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin ...
BerndM14 said:
Like Mr Hofs said...The bootloader gets unlocked in bootloader/fastboot mode.
Last I remember the code to get the token was "fastboot oem get_identifier_token" and "fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin and not "adb oem get_identifier_token" or "adb flash unlocktoken Unlock_code.bin ...
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No, you guys. I already said this. I already used the htc dev the first time to get my phone unlocked. I had to relock it to flash a firmware. Now I can't unlock it again.The token isn't working. I already used the token once and its not working for the second time. I need adb devices to use adb shell. That way I can adb push revone and unlock my bootloader, but im not sure if that would work either.
Edit: I tried htc dev by generating a code 3 times. It generated different ones, the last one worked.
Ok something is still wrong.
I flashed cwm 6.0.4.8, did a full wipe, installed supersu and installed the android revolution rom. When I reboot, it says I am not rooted, root now? I pressed yes and it reboot.
The phone goes into htc bootscreen for 2 minutes, reboots again and then goes into recovery mode. What do I do now?
Shiverfire said:
Ok something is still wrong.
I flashed cwm 6.0.4.8, did a full wipe, installed supersu and installed the android revolution rom. When I reboot, it says I am not rooted, root now? I pressed yes and it reboot.
The phone goes into htc bootscreen for 2 minutes, reboots again and then goes into recovery mode. What do I do now?
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Try flashing the boot.img again.
Clear the Cache.
If it still doesn't work then it might be best to just flash the ROM again.
Is your bootloader still show GPE version no. ?
If yes, how do you expect to flash a Sense ROM on GPE partition ?
BerndM14 said:
Try flashing the boot.img again.
Clear the Cache.
If it still doesn't work then it might be best to just flash the ROM again.
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just flashed the boot.img and recovery.
cleared cashe and reinstalled super su.
same thing.
ckpv5 said:
Is your bootloader still show GPE version no. ?
If yes, how do you expect to flash a Sense ROM on GPE partition ?
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wait, how do i know if its GPE? (I didnt buy a GPE phone)
I was able to download skydragon and android revolution before, the former was stock lollipop.
So what do I do? how do i install sense roms??

S-OFF Locked Bootloader

Hello..
My phones is S-OFF but my bootloader is locked and i have no root.
Can i unlock the bootloader with HTC Dev, do i lose S-OFF?
Thx..
Adrianiii said:
Hello..
My phones is S-OFF but my bootloader is locked and i have no root.
Can i unlock the bootloader with HTC Dev, do i lose S-OFF?
Thx..
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I'm pretty sure that unlocking your bootloader will in no way impact your S-On or S-Off.
Adrianiii said:
Hello..
My phones is S-OFF but my bootloader is locked and i have no root.
Can i unlock the bootloader with HTC Dev, do i lose S-OFF?
Thx..
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you dont even need HTCdev to unlock if you are S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
the above commands can be run in a rooted ROM, or a custom recovery (personally I prefer custom recovery, since the "adb shell" is already "su" privileged)
in case you have neither (neither rooted ROM nor custom recovery), you can flash a custom recovery in RUU mode (that means zipping a custom recovery.img along with a properly formatted android-info.txt, and flashing it in "fastboot oem rebootRUU" mode.... similar to flashing a real RUU)
nkk71 said:
you dont even need HTCdev to unlock if you are S-OFF
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
the above commands can be run in a rooted ROM, or a custom recovery (personally I prefer custom recovery, since the "adb shell" is already "su" privileged)
in case you have neither (neither rooted ROM nor custom recovery), you can flash a custom recovery in RUU mode (that means zipping a custom recovery.img along with a properly formatted android-info.txt, and flashing it in "fastboot oem rebootRUU" mode.... similar to flashing a real RUU)
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Can you please help me how to edit the android-info.txt properly.
My modelid: 0P6B10000 and my cid is HTC__Y13

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