HI Fellow XDA member.
I intially tried everything and failed. So I have decided to factory reset my Verizon HTC one MAX, and
redo the s-off. It finally worked!!!
Here are the exact steps.
Credit to MrT69 for his awesome collection of drivers.
Credit to the Firewater team for the awesome program.
Credit to all the XDA members for their contribution and anyone else I forget.
Here is my software version:
Android 4.4.2, Sense 5.5, Software version 2.16.605.2
HBoot 2.49.000
1. Factory reset your Verizon HTC One Max.
* Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN button, and then press and hold the POWER button.
* Wait for the screen with the three Android images to appear, and then release the POWER and VOLUME DOWN buttons.
* Press VOLUME DOWN to select FACTORY RESET, and then press the POWER button.
2. Go thru the basic setups. Setup Wifi which is require for Firewater to work. Make sure wifi is working.
3. Enable developer Options : Setting - About - Software - More - Tap on Build number 5 times.
* Checked - USB debugging
* unchecked - everything else
4. Goto Security.
* Check - Unkown sources
* Uncheck - Verify apps.
5. Goto Display
* Screen timeout - 1 hour.
6. Download and install Es Explorer ( or any file manager of your choice )
7. download drivers from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2765383
8. Install the driver in the freshly installed windows 7, x86, sp1.
9. Download Weaksauce from here. Copy into phone thru Windows Explorer
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699091
10. Install using Es Explorer. Click I agree.
10a. Download Firewater from here
http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/
(CRITICAL - Download with Internet Explorer, WILL NOT WORK WITH ANY OTHER BROWSER.)
11. Now Run CMD.exe as Administrator in windows. Make sure adb.exe and firewater is in the same directory.
12. type the followings:
adb devices
*make to to watch the phone screen to give permission to the program.
* make sure you see the device number and device,
* if offline, that means you missed the screen to give permission to the program
adb reboot <–important!!!!
* after reboot, rerun WeakSauce and click I agree to make sure root is working.
adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp
adb shell
su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater
/data/local/tmp/firewater
13. Your Verizon HTC one Max is now S-OFF!!!
Discussion.
I didn't bother to run temproot because there is some script program.
If this works for you, please leave a reply. Thanks.
Mod edit: no need to quote the entire OP....
can you plz tell what to type after 12. ( type the followings
adb devices… its there..
waco2hot33 said:
adb devices… its there..
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thanks
this have to type all togather plz help
adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp
adb shell
su
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater
/data/local/tmp/firewater
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xda-developers1974 said:
Thanks its work now
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S-OFF and unlocked now, but Fingerprint scan stop working anyone help Plz
xda-developers1974 said:
S-OFF and unlocked now, but Fingerprint scan stop working anyone help Plz
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Is your boot loader unlocked
hi
xda-developers1974 said:
S-OFF and unlocked now, but Fingerprint scan stop working anyone help Plz
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So u got this to work with the new sense 6 update or were u on something else
calculus said:
Download Firewater from here
http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/
(CRITICAL - Download with Internet Explorer, WILL NOT WORK WITH ANY OTHER BROWSER.
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Not true
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cj28sc said:
So u got this to work with the new sense 6 update or were u on something else
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He was on 5.5
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Not true
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He was on 5.5
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Yup.. he knows everything.
Man I really miss not being able to root this bad boy on OTA 6 sense my self… waiting patiently for a root method… !!
NO WAY!
Hey Fellas,
I just picked up a HTC One Max on VZW today.
**** LOCKED ****
T6WL PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT - 2.49.0000
RADIO - 1.36.60.0520
ON SENSE 6
Am I to understand that I am pretty much screwed on root right now?
rafaelvelasquez2 said:
Hey Fellas,
I just picked up a HTC One Max on VZW today.
**** LOCKED ****
T6WL PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT - 2.49.0000
RADIO - 1.36.60.0520
ON SENSE 6
Am I to understand that I am pretty much screwed on root right now?
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Nope you are not. Check out Sunshine. It will take will unlock the bootloader and get you S off. You take care of the rest. I was completely stock on the sense 6 OTA when I found out about and used Sunshine. Sunshine does cost $25 to use, but for me, it was worth it.
Sounds promising. Thanks. I'm googling now.
Sent from my HTC6600LVW using XDA Free mobile app
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Nope you are not. Check out Sunshine. It will take will unlock the bootloader and get you S off. You take care of the rest. I was completely stock on the sense 6 OTA when I found out about and used Sunshine. Sunshine does cost $25 to use, but for me, it was worth it.
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Thanks for the advice. I googled SunShine, paid my $25, ran the app and BOOM!!! Unlocked! S-Off! and Root. All I had to do was fastboot flash the unofficial verizon 2.8.0.0 twrp recovery (that confused me for a few hours as well, I was getting errors with the official), install supersu and update the binaries and that was it. I'm chillin on some cyanogenmod now and loving it.
rafaelvelasquez2 said:
Thanks for the advice. I googled SunShine, paid my $25, ran the app and BOOM!!! Unlocked! S-Off! and Root. All I had to do was fastboot flash the unofficial verizon 2.8.0.0 twrp recovery (that confused me for a few hours as well, I was getting errors with the official), install supersu and update the binaries and that was it. I'm chillin on some cyanogenmod now and loving it.
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Glad it went easy for you. I have not put a custom rom on mine yet. I am considering it, but doing something stupid and borking a phone is not the same as borking a tablet. The tablet can sit until I can figure out what I did wrong. I cant do that with my main line of communications.
waco2hot33 said:
Man I really miss not being able to root this bad boy on OTA 6 sense my self… waiting patiently for a root method… !!
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Sunshine might work. Google it. You could flash an older rom if your unlocked.
thayl0 said:
Sunshine might work. Google it. You could flash an older rom if your unlocked.
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Yeah sunshine worked for me I finally broke down and paid for it ..I'm back in business !!!
rafaelvelasquez2 said:
Thanks for the advice. I googled SunShine, paid my $25, ran the app and BOOM!!! Unlocked! S-Off! and Root. All I had to do was fastboot flash the unofficial verizon 2.8.0.0 twrp recovery (that confused me for a few hours as well, I was getting errors with the official), install supersu and update the binaries and that was it. I'm chillin on some cyanogenmod now and loving it.
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What does it mean to fastboot flash twrp? Im trying to install a custom rom on my verizon one max but idk how to install a custom recovery. My phone is still locked and i have the sunshine app (havent paid the $25 yet) how do i install the custom recovery?
Xx MOE said:
What does it mean to fastboot flash twrp? Im trying to install a custom rom on my verizon one max but idk how to install a custom recovery. My phone is still locked and i have the sunshine app (havent paid the $25 yet) how do i install the custom recovery?
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You can't flash anything while you are S-ON, bootloader locked, and you can't unlock the bootloader or get S-OFF without Sunshine. Once you are bootloader unlocked and S-OFF, you flash a custom recovery like TWRP so you can gain root and you can (if you choose) flash a custom ROM or other modifications. For the Verizon One Max, Sunshine is the only alternative.
It sounds like you haven't yet looked at other threads here to learn the difference between booting to bootloader, booting to recovery or booting to system, or what S-ON/S-OFF means, or what adb and fastboot are for. You should know all of those things before you wade in and accidentally brick your One Max.
There aren't a lot of devs still working on the device, but there are lots of threads in this forum and elsewhere on xda that will tell you what you need to know. "Search" is your friend.
It sounds like you haven't yet looked at other threads here to learn the difference between booting to bootloader, booting to recovery or booting to system, or what S-ON/S-OFF means, or what adb and fastboot are for. You should know all of those things before you wade in and accidentally brick your One Max.
There aren't a lot of devs still working on the device, but there are lots of threads in this forum and elsewhere on xda that will tell you what you need to know. "Search" is your friend.[/QUOTE]
I have looked at other threads and understand s-off, boot loader on/off, and stuff. What I don't understand, is how to install the custom recovery. I've seen tutorials for how to install custom recovery on the HTC one m7 but none for the one max. I'm not sure if there's a difference. Most of the threads I've seen simply say that I need sunshine, which I have installed on my phone but I'm trying to gather all the information I need on how to install a custom Rom before pulling the trigger and forking out $25.
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Hello all, I tried searching but if I missed the thread please point me to it. I was able to unlock the bootloader using HTC Dev but I cant seem to install TWRP. Am I missing a step or something? I am running an HTC Evo 4G LTE on 3.17. I tried putting the PJ75IMG.zip in the root of the sd card but when restarted in the bootloader it read it and said main version is older. I tried using goomanager to download and install but that didnt work either. Am i doing something wrong here? Thanks in advance guys (and girls)!
fastboot flash it PJ75IMG.zip will only work if you are S-OFF
Put the .img file in the folder you are using to run the commands from.
fastboot flash recovery nameofrecovery.img
OK. So fastboot is the best method. Then I can install super user correct? I dont HAVE to install a ROM if i dont want to correct? I can just run stock root? If I wanted to install a ROM would I need to be S-OFF? or could I install one while still being S-ON? It has been quite some time since I rooted a phone. Last phone was the Samsung Epic 4G. What a terrible phone. Thanks and sorry for so many questions.
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OK. So fastboot is the best method. Then I can install super user correct? I dont HAVE to install a ROM if i dont want to correct? I can just run stock root? If I wanted to install a ROM would I need to be S-OFF? or could I install one while still being S-ON? It has been quite some time since I rooted a phone. Last phone was the Samsung Epic 4G. What a terrible phone. Thanks and sorry for so many questions.
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I personally use fastboot to install twrp then when you want/need to update twrp you can fastboot flash again or use goomanager from the playstore.
You can install SuperSU and run stock rooted or flash a custom rom which has superuser added
As for flashing roms you can flash them while s-on it's just more work because you have to fastboot flash the kernel/boot.img then flash the rom.
I always recommend S-OFF as it will save you the extra steps in flahing roms and also if you mess something up you can flash an older RUU if the most current RUU is not available.
@FinZ28 has a great guide explaining how to flash the kernel/boot.img
OK, so now the question becomes what method for S-OFF should I use? I would like to be able to make it look like I never rooted the phone if need be if at all possible. I heard good things about rumrunner for 3.17. am i correct that this would be the best method or is there a better one? again sorry its been too long and this is my first HTC root.
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OK, so now the question becomes what method for S-OFF should I use? I would like to be able to make it look like I never rooted the phone if need be if at all possible. I heard good things about rumrunner for 3.17. am i correct that this would be the best method or is there a better one? again sorry its been too long and this is my first HTC root.
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Since you are on 3.17 rumrunner is the only method you can use
OK so first install TWRP then SU then S-OFF? also i factory reset my phone the other day and now on some apps I have this weird menu bar at the bottom. it happens on my facebook app and bank app. it doesnt show up in Kik or play or sms apps. any ideas? i would like to remove that
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OK so first install TWRP then SU then S-OFF? also i factory reset my phone the other day and now on some apps I have this weird menu bar at the bottom. it happens on my facebook app and bank app. it doesnt show up in Kik or play or sms apps. any ideas? i would like to remove that
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Yes unlock your bootloader if you have not already
Install twrp
Flash SU
Then S-OFF(make sure you read all the pre-requisetes before starting rumrunner
As fo the weird menu it may disappear if you flash a custom rom
Ok so I came across another issue. I cant seem to get busybox to install. I would like to install cyanogenmod 10 and qbking mentions needing s-off to do so. Is that correct? It is a bit of a pain being on 3.17 but I guess there isnt much I can do. Any advice for installing busybox? Thanks again
I successfully installed Busybox on 3.17 last night. As far as having to be S-off to flash CM, no, you don't have to be, but it makes life easier. Hit the top link in my sig and read my Hboot guide if you haven't already done so.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
I read your hboot guide. Very informative. Rumrunner requires busybox and for whatever reason I cannot install busybox. Could you possibly eexplain what choices you made that worked? I tried installing to bin and xbin. Should I install to a custom location instead? If so where should I? I would like to be s-off and have cyanogen lol. Thanks again guys!
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I read your hboot guide. Very informative. Rumrunner requires busybox and for whatever reason I cannot install busybox. Could you possibly eexplain what choices you made that worked? I tried installing to bin and xbin. Should I install to a custom location instead? If so where should I? I would like to be s-off and have cyanogen lol. Thanks again guys!
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I'm not really sure what to tell you since I was already S-off when I installed it. Where did you read that it was required prior to running Rumrunner?
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
It was on the pocketables website. search "rumrunner HTC EVO 4g LTE" everytime I seem to try to install busybox my phone crashes.
Are you running just the stock rooted factory rom?
You could try Captain_Throwbacks 3.17 rooted rom or SharkieRom 3.17
Try this. Its a TWRP flashable zip of the latest Busybox (v1.20.2). See if that straightens things out with your issue. Make sure you have a backup handy just in case.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g16xuqbzbmzz8yz/busybox-signed.zip
You can use a file manager like Root Explorer and go to /system/xbin/ and look to make sure you see the Busybox file. If it's there you're good to go:thumbup: (I did not develop the Busybox file-I simply took the file and make it into a flashable zip. Big thanks to Rootlinux for showing me how it's done).
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
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Try this. Its a TWRP flashable zip of the latest Busybox (v1.20.2). See if that straightens things out with your issue. Make sure you have a backup handy just in case.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/g16xuqbzbmzz8yz/busybox-signed.zip
You can use a file manager like Root Explorer and go to /system/xbin/ and look to make sure you see the Busybox file. If it's there you're good to go:thumbup:
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
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Worked like a charm. Busybox is installed right where you said it should be. Now to run rumrunner and gain s-off. Thank you guys for all the help and support thus far!
quattroa430 said:
Worked like a charm. Busybox is installed right where you said it should be. Now to run rumrunner and gain s-off. Thank you guys for all the help and support thus far!
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Glad it worked for you:thumbup:
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
S-OFF Issue
Ok now I can't seem to gain S-OFF using rumrunner. I downloaded the correct version for the EVO 4G LTE and I am running native Ubuntu 13.10 32bit. It works for a while until it gets to the pouring stages
==================== rumrunner S-OFF 0.5.0 ==============================
rumrunner S-OFF comes with NO WARRANTY (express or implied)
and NO GUARANTEE OF FITNESS for any particular task.
We have made every effort we can to make this a safe process for users
however the authors disclaim any liability for damage to your phone
or other materials or devices used during this process.
The entire risk of running rumrunner S-OFF lies with you, the user.
By using this software you acknowledge and accept that the authors
are not liable for any loss, material or otherwise howsoever caused.
YesDo you understand the implications of this warning?
(Yes/No)
Dear User: We will expect that YOU:
(1) Know how to use ADB and FASTBOOT binaries
---- [Yes, use these tools to test USB connection BEFORE running rumrunner] ----
(2) Realize that rumrunner S-OFF cannot support every CUSTOM rom in this world
(3) Understand that irc support IS NOT A GENERAL HELPDESK
(4) Are able to identify and download the CORRECT package for YOUR device
(5) Know how to enable USB-debugging on YOUR device (Yes, do that now)
(6) Understand that you may NOT repack or redistribute rumrunner S-OFF
Ok?
(Yes/No)
yes
Type 'Yes' or 'No'
(Yes/No)
Yes
!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!
Please wait....
Checking for updates......
Test 1: Rebooting into bootloader
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
Waiting
Test 2: Booting device
Waiting for ADB (21/120)
must ferment longer...
must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty
hold please..............................................
[************************************************************]
Rebooting into bootloader (again)
Waiting for fastboot (7/120)
Waiting for ADB (21/120)
must ferment longer...
chilling..................
it's a little stinky here, hmm....
bottles are packed, here we go, shhhhhh....
hmm, cap is on tighter than I expected........
hell, that damn cap is on REALLY tight.......
pouring (1)...
WTF: What are you doing?
Idk what I am doing wrong here. I couldnt even get it to work right using windows so I had to break out the laptop.
It gets to that point every time then fails and reboots the phone.
Software version: 3.17.651.4
Android Version: 4.1.1
Kernal Version: 3.4.10-gf5d846c
Is there anything else needed to help figure this out? Tis getting a wee bit frustrating. Can I S-OFF off if i flash cyanogen or any other rom?
Tried running Captain_Throwbacks stock rooted 3.17 and got the same result at the same exact point while running rumrunner. Going to try Sharkie next. Any tips are greatly welcomed!
Don't have much to offer since I haven't used Rumrunner. Having said that, make sure you're using a USB 2.0 port and not 3.0, and that you're using a fairly stock Sense ROM. Also make sure that you're phone is recognized with both ADB & Fastboot. Seems most of the issues I've seen have to do with the connection. If it fails, try try again. You also might want to check out the Rumrunner thread in original development.
Just a thought, but have you looked at your bootloader and made sure that you're still S-on? Reason I ask is because on Moonshine the "WTF: What are you doing?" message actually meant that the process was successful. Not sure if Rumrunner is the same.
Sent from my HTC EVO 4G LTE
i have a sprint HTC One Max running Hboot 2.49, with OTA 4.4.2 update, i have tried following guides for Rumrunner, and Firewater, and i can't get either one to work, i can't get past the HTC One Logo screen when flashing the "Carl's unsecure Kernel", I do have twrp, working, and a backup of the original rom, wich i have had to revert to multiple times now, can i get any help, and do you need any more information? thank you.
and i have unlocked the bootloader via htcdev.com
I finally got Viper one rom to flash with all of the bloatware still on it, didn't disable anything, used twrp to flash it, and it booted, but i still don't have S-Off, trying Rumrunner again right now.
rumrunner got farther this time, it now gets to pouring (8) then errors out saying wait 30 seconds, reboot, pray, try again! >.<
Being that i got ViperOne Rom to flash and work, do i really need to gain S-Off now? Why or Why not?
s off
We're you ever successful in gaining s off. I have same issue.
dannywest1968 said:
We're you ever successful in gaining s off. I have same issue.
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As for you what issues are you having.
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Being that i got ViperOne Rom to flash and work, do i really need to gain S-Off now? Why or Why not?
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First thing first. Considering your on hboot 2.49 rumrunner will NOT work. The only method is Firewater. Second. Have you temp rooted with weaksauce and what type of errors are you receiving.
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As for you what issues are you having.
First thing first. Considering your on hboot 2.49 rumrunner will NOT work. The only method is Firewater. Second. Have you temp rooted with weaksauce and what type of errors are you receiving.
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I have full root. I have not tried weaksauce because I attained full root. I can try it.
The errors I'm getting on rumrunner pours 8 times, just a shot and then " reboot wait 30 seconds pray and try again." Moot point if rumrunner won't work.
Firewater errors: four to five rows of dots (more if I let it continue) and I close it.
I have viper 2.0 loaded on Sprint HTC one max hboot 2.49
Both programs actually went further than before I loaded viper Rom but never succeeded.
Thanks for any help you can give me
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I have full root. I have not tried weaksauce because I attained full root. I can try it.
The errors I'm getting on rumrunner pours 8 times, just a shot and then " reboot wait 30 seconds pray and try again." Moot point if rumrunner won't work.
Firewater errors: four to five rows of dots (more if I let it continue) and I close it.
I have viper 2.0 loaded on Sprint HTC one max hboot 2.49
Both programs actually went further than before I loaded viper Rom but never succeeded.
Thanks for any help you can give me
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Yes, i did finally gain S-off and here is the post explaining how i finally achieved it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-max/help/gain-s-off-t2849836/post54877637#post54877637
i hope this helps.
Tips for achieve s-off, you can't be on stock updated sense5.5 OTA and sense6 OTA. Just flash custom sense rom, suggest ViperMax. Then, you should be able to s-off without issue, hopefully.
I took a backup of stock Rom. Hboot 2.49 sense 6. Then flashed CM11, didn't worry about gapps and firewater worked great for s-off. Then restored stock Rom!
still need help please
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I took a backup of stock Rom. Hboot 2.49 sense 6. Then flashed CM11, didn't worry about gapps and firewater worked great for s-off. Then restored stock Rom!
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Ok here's what I've done. I've flashed viper max 2.0. Still getting rows and rows of dots when I try firewater.
Great Rom by the way. Wow. I was way impressed by the installation portion alone.
trashed that plan when it didn't work. Downloaded a cm11 Rom, tried firewater and got su or FU. So... I.flashed super user zip, tried it again and got more dots than a 1950's teenagers dress. (Thats a lot of dots) No chugging or chuggling or whatever ... Just dots.
Still got my stock rooted backup and my backup of viper max 2.0.
So is there any other help y'all can give me. In one post a member said they lost all their backups and deleted their system directory or something of the like. What was the steps took at that point to go from complete bust to s off with sense 6 hboot 2.49.
Thanks again
Sorry bro, not sure what else to try... Only thing I can see is maybe I was sense 5.5 when I flashed CM11, not sense 6.
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Have you tried rumrunner with CM11 ?
dannywest1968 said:
Ok here's what I've done. I've flashed viper max 2.0. Still getting rows and rows of dots when I try firewater.
Great Rom by the way. Wow. I was way impressed by the installation portion alone.
trashed that plan when it didn't work. Downloaded a cm11 Rom, tried firewater and got su or FU. So... I.flashed super user zip, tried it again and got more dots than a 1950's teenagers dress. (Thats a lot of dots) No chugging or chuggling or whatever ... Just dots.
Still got my stock rooted backup and my backup of viper max 2.0.
So is there any other help y'all can give me. In one post a member said they lost all their backups and deleted their system directory or something of the like. What was the steps took at that point to go from complete bust to s off with sense 6 hboot 2.49.
Thanks again
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i finally was able to achieve s-off, here is a link explaining exactly how i did it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-max/help/gain-s-off-t2849836
finally acheived s off
mrkrowely said:
i finally was able to achieve s-off, here is a link explaining exactly how i did it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-max/help/gain-s-off-t2849836
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A special thanks to thayIO, mrkrowely(ozzy rules:good mafas and cjohn1200. And of course firewater s off developers. Thank you for all your help. Everything went smooth as butter. After following all ya'lls instruction. Lesson learned... Let me explain.
Do not, do not, DO NOT download firewater to your PHONE. Download it to a DESKTOP or LAPTOP. When you download it to your phone it include the .bin extention to firewater. I don't what the bin extention has to do with firewater not working, but it has something to do with the dots apparently. With that said. So I went as far as to copy firewater.bin from my phone to my laptop and issue the adb push firewater.bin /data/local/tmp and chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater.bin and /data/local/tmp/firewater.bin. the whole 9 yards. Idiot. that's pretty far to go with a bad download.
So... I started from scratch. (I was already HTC dev unlocked, recoveried, rooted, superusered and cm11'd at this point) downloaded all downloads from DESKTOP. flashed twrp 2.7.1.1 Recovery, flashed super user(wasn't necessary but for formalities sake) , flashed viper max 2.0 and ran firewater as per instructions. Firewater not firewater.bin. Next to my shock instead of dots I saw...Chuggling, Poured 3 times and within 30 seconds I got the "you are now s off" message. Worked like a charm.
Maybe I'm the only idiot that did all the downloads to the phone, but for what it's worth, in case someone out ther did the same thing and is struggling like I was. I hope this helps.
Thanks again
Danny
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dannywest1968 said:
A special thanks to thayIO, mrkrowely(ozzy rules:good mafas and cjohn1200. And of course firewater s off developers. Thank you for all your help. Everything went smooth as butter. After following all ya'lls instruction. Lesson learned... Let me explain.
Do not, do not, DO NOT download firewater to your PHONE. Download it to a DESKTOP or LAPTOP. When you download it to your phone it include the .bin extention to firewater. I don't what the bin extention has to do with firewater not working, but it has something to do with the dots apparently. With that said. So I went as far as to copy firewater.bin from my phone to my laptop and issue the adb push firewater.bin /data/local/tmp and chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater.bin and /data/local/tmp/firewater.bin. the whole 9 yards. Idiot. that's pretty far to go with a bad download.
So... I started from scratch. (I was already HTC dev unlocked, recoveried, rooted, superusered and cm11'd at this point) downloaded all downloads from DESKTOP. flashed twrp 2.7.1.1 Recovery, flashed super user(wasn't necessary but for formalities sake) , flashed viper max 2.0 and ran firewater as per instructions. Firewater not firewater.bin. Next to my shock instead of dots I saw...Chuggling, Poured 3 times and within 30 seconds I got the "you are now s off" message. Worked like a charm.
Maybe I'm the only idiot that did all the downloads to the phone, but for what it's worth, in case someone out ther did the same thing and is struggling like I was. I hope this helps.
Thanks again
Danny
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Btw; viper max 2.0 is stupid wicked. It'll be my daily driver
I can't find a RUU for my HTC ONE MAX by Sprint. It has to have "t6spr" or " t6whl" to work on my phone. If not an RUU; then what else to use and instructions on how to accomplish the task. I'm currently running 3.02.651.5 and an older RUU is not working(1.16.651.4)...will not overwrite latest update.
Currently positioned at bootloader....os is wiped, lost "recovey" and my computer doesn't see my device. Haven't found a way to go forward to unlock bootloader or go back to stock.
HELP! I NEED SOMEBODY!....Desperate.
BlackSuperman69 said:
I can't find a RUU for my HTC ONE MAX by Sprint. It has to have "t6spr" or " t6whl" to work on my phone. If not an RUU; then what else to use and instructions on how to accomplish the task. I'm currently running 3.02.651.5 and an older RUU is not working(1.16.651.4)...will not overwrite latest update.
Currently positioned at bootloader....os is wiped, lost "recovey" and my computer doesn't see my device. Haven't found a way to go forward to unlock bootloader or go back to stock.
HELP! I NEED SOMEBODY!....Desperate.
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Are you S-OFF or S-ON?
same
s-on. I have backups on external sd card, but because I can't even fastboot from my pc; I can't install one.
BlackSuperman69 said:
s-on. I have backups on external sd card, but because I can't even fastboot from my pc; I can't install one.
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No Chance.
You are not able to downgrade the ROM or the Hboot or whatever if you have S-ON.
This is one of the most reasons why I will have an S-OFF device. You can't do nothing with it. Use it. Or throw it out of the Windows. Or sometimes take a call.
But that's it.
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Ohhhh... I see you have a bigger problem with your device.
No panik. the device is still alive. I need to know:
1. Which OS you are using?
Win7, Win8 or LINUX
same
MrT69 said:
No Chance.
You are not able to downgrade the ROM or the Hboot or whatever if you have S-ON.
This is one of the most reasons why I will have an S-OFF device. You can't do nothing with it. Use it. Or throw it out of the Windows. Or sometimes take a call.
But that's it.
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Ohhhh... I see you have a bigger problem with your device.
No panik. the device is still alive. I need to know:
1. Which OS you are using?
Win7, Win8 or LINUX
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Win 7.
1. Download my "HTC OneMax - S-OFF Package" here:
http://ul.to/gqwmbc08
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2. Unpack the package
3. Uninstall EVERYTHING related HTC Driver or HTC Manager on your Win7 machine. You can keep your Windows installed
4. Reboot
5. Install the HTC_Driver_4.1.0.001.exe (My Package - Driver Folder) and reboot
6. Install the USB3.0 driver - cross the fingers you have a Intel Based device No clue about AMD
7. Download the Sprint 3.02.615 Repair Package here:
http://ul.to/lcdltgd0
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8. Extract the folder and run the ARUWizard.exe
This will flash default hboot, recovery and boot. It will also repair some things on your device if they are broken. This will mean your device is back again with default things.
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9. Went back to my "HTC OneMax - S-OFF Package"
10. Copy your Unlocktoken.bin and a recovery.img into this folder. Use this fastboot and flash your Unlocktoken. Don't use your's fastboot!
fastboot flash unlocktoken Unlocktoken.bin
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11. Flash CWR/TWRP recovery of your choice
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
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fastboot erase cache
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12. Now you are ready to flash your recovery back to your device
repair package...can't get
MrT69 said:
1. Download my "HTC OneMax - S-OFF Package" here:
2. Unpack the package
3. Uninstall EVERYTHING related HTC Driver or HTC Manager on your Win7 machine. You can keep your Windows installed
4. Reboot
5. Install the HTC_Driver_4.1.0.001.exe (My Package - Driver Folder) and reboot
6. Install the USB3.0 driver - cross the fingers you have a Intel Based device No clue about AMD
7. Download the Sprint 3.02.615 Repair Package here:
8. Extract the folder and run the ARUWizard.exe
9. Went back to my "HTC OneMax - S-OFF Package"
10. Copy your Unlocktoken.bin and a recovery.img into this folder. Use this fastboot and flash your Unlocktoken. Don't use your's fastboot!
11. Flash CWR/TWRP recovery of your choice
and then
12. Now you are ready to flash your recovery back to your device
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I can't get the Sprint repair package from that site....The language is Swiss and they want me to sign up.
Repair Kit
BlackSuperman69 said:
I can't get the Sprint repair package from that site....The language is Swiss and they want me to sign up.
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I now have it. Proceeding to phase two!
I'm stuck
I need to get back to stock to replace phone. I don't understand how to flash "0P3IMG" zip files to get back to stock. I was hoping to go s-off to run a downgraded RUU back to stock; but Rumrunner isn't working for me either. Don't know what to do next.......
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I need to get back to stock to replace phone. I don't understand how to flash "0P3IMG" zip files to get back to stock. I was hoping to go s-off to run a downgraded RUU back to stock; but Rumrunner isn't working for me either. Don't know what to do next.......
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Are you already S-OFF?
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Well I take no responsibility for what you do or what happens, but here's the ruu for 4.3 that I saved when I almost bricked my phone https://www.dropbox.com/s/ggaw261oo..._NV_SPCS_4.54_003_release_340074_signed_2.exe
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Are you already S-OFF?
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For the last two and a half days ,I have been trying to get back to factory; to no avail. The process was a great learning experience about many different tools and people who provide great support to those like myself.
I want to thank "Mr.T69" for his help....I really can't thank you enough for the "Fix" you provided for me.
Short synopsis: I got up and running but found that "revone" or "Rumrunner" wouldn't work for me because many roms have made them outdated. So tried as I have, I could not get S-Off. The RUU I had was too old also and I did not know how to flash "0P3PIMG" or "OTA" type files; couldn't find any directions.
The saddest part of this was to find the lack of support out there for my Sprint HTC One Max; as far as RUU's and the like.... We who have them are on an island by ourselves.
Blah
Blah blah
BlackSuperman69 said:
For the last two and a half days ,I have been trying to get back to factory; to no avail. The process was a great learning experience about many different tools and people who provide great support to those like myself.
I want to thank "Mr.T69" for his help....I really can't thank you enough for the "Fix" you provided for me.
Short synopsis: I got up and running but found that "revone" or "Rumrunner" wouldn't work for me because many roms have made them outdated. So tried as I have, I could not get S-Off. The RUU I had was too old also and I did not know how to flash "0P3PIMG" or "OTA" type files; couldn't find any directions.
The saddest part of this was to find the lack of support out there for my Sprint HTC One Max; as far as RUU's and the like.... We who have them are on an island by ourselves.
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did you really skip over the fact that I provided you the ruu?????
Yea he did. It's crazy how much time ppl spend looking for help on xda and you guys have no clue how many ppl you've helped. On my behalf, I'm saying thanks to everyone. Every step by step instruction, every link, every replied post, every question answered.... Thank you all!!!!
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Thanks a lot borther!!!
You save my HTC One Max...I love you forever
Hello! Help please my phone HTC ONE MAX 16GB PCT he died after an unsuccessful re firmware, charging doesn't react when connecting the charging and pressing the volume button + enable doesn't respond... On windows7 64bit in device Manager it sees it as QHSUSB_DLOAD.... I downloaded ubuntu-14.04.3 Linuх , he sees it. Please Please send me on my email slava.postyrna[email protected] file ( unbrick.zip ) court or in the chat so I can flash the phone. The service center nearby there is no place, to reach it very cloves.
any one have mirror for this HTC One MAX - S-OFF Package…zip http://uploaded.net/file/gqwmbc08 ?
I cant download from that site..
is that compatible with htc m7 802d?
I want to make s-off my m7. hboot 2.49
is it work for my device m7 hbot 2.49?
kevin mitnick said:
any one have mirror for this HTC One MAX - S-OFF Package…zip http://uploaded.net/file/gqwmbc08 ?
I cant download from that site..
is that compatible with htc m7 802d?
I want to make s-off my m7. hboot 2.49
is it work for my device m7 hbot 2.49?
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No. the t6 and m7 are two completely different phones. You need to post in the m7 section.
Hello to all.
I have not rooted a phone in quite a while, since the original Evo. Here's the rundown of what I've been experiencing lately:
I unlocked the bootloader using the HTC dev method, it went smooth. To obtain s-off (I was on the latest OTA of 3.17.651.5), I attempted rumrunner. Everything went fine until I got an error with rumrunner. I then tried the windroid toolkit, flashed TWRP (v2.7.1.0) which was a success. When I flashed superuser from windroid, it rebooted me to recovery to flash the zip file "superuser.zip", but it did nothing. I looked on this forum and found a supersu zip file. I tried flashing a couple versions of the supersu (1.25, 2.01) but no luck. For every one I attempted to flash, I would get the message that said successful but no s-off. After confirming the flash, it would say "flashing file 1 of 1", but then switch to saying "flashing file 1 of 0". I ended up flashing a rom (CM11-20131217), which put the phone into a bootloop (I got this resolved by downgrading to TWRP 2.6.3.0, flashing the kernel for the CM11, then flashing the rom, which of course still kept me S-on.)
So basically, I have an unlocked bootloader, with TWRP 2.6.3.0 as a recovery, on CM11-20131217 build, yet I'm still S-on. Is there a certain version of supersu or superuser that I should be flashing? How can I achieve S-off?
Additional information that may help:
*** Tampered ***
*** Unlocked ***
Jewel PVT SHIP S-ON RL
Hboot - 2.09.0000
Radio - 1.13.11.0830
OpenDSP - v31.1.0.45.0815
eMMC-boot
Oct 18 2012
Thanks to anyone that can be of assistance!
You have to run Rumrunner again. But flash stock rooted before you do (I don't know if it'll work while on CM).
Thanks for the quick reply. I will give that a shot, hope it does work. Is there a certain version of that I should flash before running rumrunner again?
certifiedkj said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I will give that a shot, hope it does work. Is there a certain version of that I should flash before running rumrunner again?
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The newest version that will flash would be best:good:
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The newest version that will flash would be best:good:
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Okay, thanks!
After getting some time here and there, I attempted to flash a few stock rooted roms with no luck. I'm not sure if it's because of the rom that I am currently on. not s-off or what. A lot of the stock root roms I do find have a requirement that you must be s-off to flash. I even tried running RUU's (4.13.651.4 and 3.17.651.4) for specific roms, but they gave me errors and would not continue each time. I remember when rooting and gaining s-off was much simpler than this lol. I don't even know if it is worth continuing to keep trying.
Check the link below for a ROM that is S-on friendly. Make sure you follow the directions in the thread to get it installed. Once you've done this you can go for S-off, at which time you should be able to flash whatever ROM you'd like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048229
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Magnum_Enforcer said:
Check the link below for a ROM that is S-on friendly. Make sure you follow the directions in the thread to get it installed. Once you've done this you can go for S-off, at which time you should be able to flash whatever ROM you'd like.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2048229
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Thanks for that! It worked with meanbean. I ran rumrunner again and it gave me an error, saying something about an update on rumrunner.us. I gave firewater a shot, and after it said "the first bottle is open...chugging", the screen stays blank for a while and firewater instructs me to try again and ends the process. From what I read last night around my searches, I'm supposed to get a notification on the evo asking for superuser permission but that didn't happen. I'm guessing this is due to the wrong supersu being flashed.
Glad I got a little further, I'm just going to play around with it until something gives and I am s-off
There's a setting in the su app that will let you grant su access to all apps automatically and without a prompt. That should get rid of that problem.
I wouldn't go with those settings for any other purpose though, obviously.
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fizbanrapper said:
There's a setting in the su app that will let you grant su access to all apps automatically and without a prompt. That should get rid of that problem.
I wouldn't go with those settings for any other purpose though, obviously.
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I went into the SuperSU app and selected where the default access was set to grant. I ran firewater again with the normal method and weaksauce method with no luck, it's still doing the same thing. USB debugging is on, and the drivers are installed correctly as well.
certifiedkj said:
I went into the SuperSU app and selected where the default access was set to grant. I ran firewater again with the normal method and weaksauce method with no luck, it's still doing the same thing. USB debugging is on, and the drivers are installed correctly as well.
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Disable antivirus software on phone and pc.
It ain't nothing but a G thing baby... Lg G3 LGSL990
Weaksauce is an exploit for Verizon phones that can't be unlocked with HTC Dev so it's pointless to try it on the EVO LTE.
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Also, while you need htc sync manager to unlock your boot loader, it usually really screws with any other adb tools, so uninstall that too.
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fizbanrapper said:
Also, while you need htc sync manager to unlock your boot loader, it usually really screws with any other adb tools, so uninstall that too.
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This. Also make sure you're using USB 2.0 ports, as 3.0 ports can cause connectivity issues.
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First thing is that in order to run any RUU device boot loader must be 're-locked to do this enter into fastboot plug in to pc and within your Android unlocker folder that u use to unlock your device hold shift and right click anywhere in the folder to open command window then type : fastboot oem lock . This will lock the bootloader, now you will be able to run RUU. Just keep in mind that you may only go up Android versions levels ,, running RUU will stabilize your device and fixes the sectors which u may have damaged during the moding in the RAM .. Now for obtaining S-OFF the only option for you (since u upgraded) is to use DirtyRacun witch uses Ubuntu Live CD method and it does work. ***Now, if you just want unlocked bootloader with SU permission so u can flash rooms (not firmware or radio) and don't care about S-OFF then let me know to show you the options available at this time .. I repeat *you may only go up in android versions , in case that is necessary to go down then you need to deal with the CID. By switching and modifying the CID only then you are allowed to downgrade the Android Build versions
Dirty Racun isn't the only option for S-off
He's already unlocked his bootloader and has root. He's on the latest firmware version for the old partition layout: it's well-documented that methods like Rumrunner work.
OP, here's the thread for Rumrunner. I suggest giving it a read:thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2498684
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I'm having the same problems. you're using mean bean right? Do you use mobile data or are you using Wifi? Whats your provider?
Magnum_Enforcer said:
Dirty Racun isn't the only option for S-off
He's already unlocked his bootloader and has root. He's on the latest firmware version for the old partition layout: it's well-documented that methods like Rumrunner work.
OP, here's the thread for Rumrunner. I suggest giving it a read:thumbup:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2498684
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Thanks, I will look at that now. I tried disabling the antivirus as stated above and that didn't work either, so maybe this thread will give more detail to help me gain S-off.
Linux guy said:
I'm having the same problems. you're using mean bean right? Do you use mobile data or are you using Wifi? Whats your provider?
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Sorry for the late reply. Correct, I'm using mean bean. I'm using wifi while doing all of this, my service provider is AT&T.
certifiedkj said:
Thanks, I will look at that now. I tried disabling the antivirus as stated above and that didn't work either, so maybe this thread will give more detail to help me gain S-off.
Sorry for the late reply. Correct, I'm using mean bean. I'm using wifi while doing all of this, my service provider is AT&T.
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Excuse my ignorance but but how did you get sprints HTC evo 4g LTE codename jewel to work on at&t. I didn't know you could do that. (hint: are you sure you have the right phone? )
Anyways. As long as its an HTC it should be fine right? The problem would be the same.
Linux guy said:
Excuse my ignorance but but how did you get sprints HTC evo 4g LTE codename jewel to work on at&t. I didn't know you could do that. (hint: are you sure you have the right phone? )
Anyways. As long as its an HTC it should be fine right? The problem would be the same.
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Oh, I'm with Sprint, I was referring to using the wifi from my AT&T router. Sorry for the confusion lol.
How do I go about trying to achieve root for this device? I have unlocked my bootloader succesfully using the htc dev website.
Do I need to go about trying to port a custom recovery? With this being such a new phone I cannot even find the stock firmware
I picked up this phone for my bride last night. I'd love to root and debloat.
As for the bootloader, I've watched a YouTube video for the htc one, is it fairly easy?
Did you try kingo or kinguser?
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champ1919 said:
I picked up this phone for my bride last night. I'd love to root and debloat.
As for the bootloader, I've watched a YouTube video for the htc one, is it fairly easy?
Did you try kingo or kinguser?
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I have unlocked the bootloader which was extremely easy via HTC's site. :good:
But, I haven't been able to root the phone via Kingo or Kinguser.... From what I understand if we are able to get the stock recovery.img from the 626s then we can build a CWM recovery zip to flash. Once CWM is the recovery then we can flash SuperSU which will give us root access?
I am fairly newb but I believe the above process would be correct?
mcpackin said:
I have unlocked the bootloader which was extremely easy via HTC's site. :good:
But, I haven't been able to root the phone via Kingo or Kinguser.... From what I understand if we are able to get the stock recovery.img from the 626s then we can build a CWM recovery zip to flash. Once CWM is the recovery then we can flash SuperSU which will give us root access?
I am fairly newb but I believe the above process would be correct?
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Which phone guide did you use for the bootloader unlock? My recovery doesn't have a fastboot option so the Desire * tutorial and the "other supported devices" wouldn't work.
cosmo323 said:
Which phone guide did you use for the bootloader unlock? My recovery doesn't have a fastboot option so the Desire * tutorial and the "other supported devices" wouldn't work.
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In the guide that says to use the fastboot option is incorrect for this device. I believe I was able to perform the commands while in the download mode. Let me know if that works for you :good:
mcpackin said:
In the guide that says to use the fastboot option is incorrect for this device. I believe I was able to perform the commands while in the download mode. Let me know if that works for you :good:
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It worked! Thanks man, been tryin to unlock the bootloader for good hour now, now we need someone to port us a recovery as I'm a noob too
cosmo323 said:
It worked! Thanks man, been tryin to unlock the bootloader for good hour now, now we need someone to port us a recovery as I'm a noob too
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Sweet! :good: Yeah if only I could figure out how to build a recovery lol... :crying:
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I have the 626s from metropcs. need help unlocking bootloader
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Sweet! :good: Yeah if only I could figure out how to build a recovery lol... :crying:
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I need help unlocking the bootloader for the 626s HTC from the metropcs network.
i have download and tried the steps from the htc dev website and seem to not have any luck only errors.
i do have the htc sync manager installed. and the current drivers needed for the fastboot and adb files included.
should i be doing something wrong or how about a step by step tutorial specified for the HTC 626s .
THANKS .
teamcash said:
I need help unlocking the bootloader for the 626s HTC from the metropcs network.
i have download and tried the steps from the htc dev website and seem to not have any luck only errors.
i do have the htc sync manager installed. and the current drivers needed for the fastboot and adb files included.
should i be doing something wrong or how about a step by step tutorial specified for the HTC 626s .
THANKS .
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I was stuck too, then I found a nice little guide on youtube. Look up "How to unlock the bootloader on the HTC Desire 510 (or any htc phone)" (sorry, I can't post links yet). The guy's a bit more specific than the dev site is. The only difference between the phone used in that guide and the 626s is that you don't need to go into fastboot and can stay in download mode.
Also, make sure to enable OEM unlocking in the developer options. I didn't know I had to do this and it slipped me up at first. Follow the steps and you should be fine :good:
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Anyone have any luck rooting yet? Kingo, Towelroot, and Kingroot all failed for me, which is strange because the towelroot site says "should support all phones < jun 3 2014." Guess it's wrong
I haven't had any luck either. Tried ALL day long yesterday .
brad65807 said:
I haven't had any luck either. Tried ALL day long yesterday .
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Here u go http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3181038 I post a link for it
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Nobody313 said:
I was stuck too, then I found a nice little guide on youtube. Look up "How to unlock the bootloader on the HTC Desire 510 (or any htc phone)" (sorry, I can't post links yet). The guy's a bit more specific than the dev site is. The only difference between the phone used in that guide and the 626s is that you don't need to go into fastboot and can stay in download mode.
Also, make sure to enable OEM unlocking in the developer options. I didn't know I had to do this and it slipped me up at first. Follow the steps and you should be fine :good:
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Anyone have any luck rooting yet? Kingo, Towelroot, and Kingroot all failed for me, which is strange because the towelroot site says "should support all phones < jun 3 2014." Guess it's wrong
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If it wasn't for that tip of yours I would've still been stuck on 'download mode' trying to find the fastboot button. With all the info I was able to compile I was able to put together a guide which I plan on making as a post sometime soon
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This phone any good by any chance? I really need a new Android phone and can't decide between this and Kyocera hyrdo wave
Xt51 said:
This phone any good by any chance? I really need a new Android phone and can't decide between this and Kyocera hyrdo wave
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To be quite honest... Im not a HTC fan... I stay with LGs (im on stylo) but I got it for my daughter (Desire626s)... So far she loves it... No complaints @ all so far... Slick, lite,a good phone ... And she's a teen.. You knw what i mean... Now no root yet... Stock.. She haven't asked me for tether yet....So.. Still waiting for a good clean and safe root...
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The 626s is a great phone - especially for the price. Paid $80 for it (after rebate) from MetroPCS.
Also - you can use it as a hotspot as-is - no root needed - functionality is included for free - at least with MetroPCS (I have the $40/month plan - unlimited everything - first 2GB of data at full 4G LTE speeds).
Really impressed with this phone. Like mentioned, no root yet, but I honestly haven't missed it - with it's implementation of Android 5.1, it already does everything most people would need to do. Root would be nice to remove some of the bloatware though.
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The option to boot to fastboot is missing from my Metro PCS 626s. When I hold volume down and power, the phone boots to download mode. The only options are
system info
show barcode
reboot to bootloader
reboot to download mode
reboot
power down
Allow OEM unlocking is checked in developer options also. The Fastboot option is also missing when I boot to bootloader.
6:17 said:
The option to boot to fastboot is missing from my Metro PCS 626s. When I hold volume down and power, the phone boots to download mode. The only options are
system info
show barcode
reboot to bootloader
reboot to download mode
reboot
power down
Allow OEM unlocking is checked in developer options also. The Fastboot option is also missing when I boot to bootloader.
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The Fastmode its consider as Download mode.
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Krlypumaa said:
The Fastmode its consider as Download mode.
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Meaning fastboot on the battery option isn't there to unchecked it if u run adb u going to see permission denied
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lox2013 said:
Meaning fastboot on the battery option isn't there to unchecked it if u run adb u going to see permission denied
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I have try adb
setprop dev sys.usb.conf auto_config,mpt,adb
So when i disconnect n connect back ph its already on Download mode n run whatever I need with out putting ph off
But haven't been ablrvto root cus im not good with commands
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