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[HTC One X] galaxys2Tav:
So from your answer you don't need the gold/white/java (whatever its called). What do u make of the link I managed to find. I can't make head of it imo

Sent from my renovated hox
[HTC One X] xmoo:
Yes you need. The method I am saying... is the official method! There is no hacking s-off yet. HTC tight this badboy down hard!
[HTC One X] galaxys2Tav:
Right so are all the Chinese sites with the diag fake as there seem to be more and more Chinese sites with this now. As with the one I found saying they had s-off and downgrade aswell

Sent from my renovated hox
[HTC One X] xmoo:
I don't know if their real or fake...

They always post a screenshot and never the real proof...
[HTC One X] smash_07:
Where can we get the javacard for instance?
[HTC One X] neuTrue:
@Xmoo : Just a question, if someone with super cid will he or she able to flash any of these Chinese diag's?

Also, thanks for your great contribution towards "S-OFF", and answering our questions here.
[HTC One X] Sh0X31:
Still waiting.
[HTC One X] xmoo:
Nope. He must have a javavard.
[HTC One X] Braindamage1989:
Sorry but I don't seem why all you guys try to get your hands on the clean s58 diag. I do not try to demotivate, but let's be honest.

Even if you guys are able to find it you still need the java/smart card and even this one is signed/encrypted (not to mention it is hardware, you don't download cards of the internet). And (correct me if I am wrong) javacards can't be used unlimited.

And even if one lucky soul manages to find this piece of hardware, that soul can't make a method for all of us.

What I am try to say is don't put to much effort in this method as it won't help anybody (only the one who MIGHT be so lucky to get all the files/cards). Try to look for methods we all do benefit!
[HTC One X] nitrous²:
The difference; The one who's possibly gonna find all needed things (Diag file, Java card etc.) and gonna have success in s-off'ing could, again, possibly be a kind person not working for HTC and post his method together with the needed files. This would be a huge step towards s-off'ing the one x! So no one has to leave his job! Even if its not possible to s-off all devices, it'll DEFINETLY help us in a bunch of ways.
[HTC One X] Vcek:
You know that you can make your own goldcard(xmoo stated that sensation goldcard achieved s-off on hox with clean s58) because almost all hboot versions support usb-host.

Any you are right about the other s-off methods, but they are very difficult to find and they are patched once found.
[HTC One X] Braindamage1989:
But tell me, how do you think this javacard will get shared?

From xmoo's old topic.
[HTC One X] xmoo:
No the Javacard which I had access to was originally for the Sensation series.

BUT, if you read good you can see that there is no goldcard for sensation series. HTC changed some stuff so the old goldcards won't work and need a new encryption or something like that... and that has not been cracked so thats why there are no goldcards for the sensation and one series.
[HTC One X] :
SuperCID (11111111) allows anything to be flashed to the device (+ all DIAG files are signed for SuperCID) so Javacard is not required. Javacard/Goldcard blah blah blah is only required for CID bypass.
[HTC One X] xmoo:
Well I tried the DIAG on a OneXL which has supercid and it failed on security check.

Havn't tried on HOX tho.
[HTC One X] sabret00the:
Did you swap your HOX for a One XL?
[HTC One X] xmoo:
Nope, friend of mine got one.
[HTC One X] nitrous²:
I really don`t know if it`s even worth it to talk about this, but is someone thinking about

2ndinit\2nd boot? If one of the main goals of s-off is to be able to flash a full rom with the boot.img completely without a pc, then 2ndinit is another way to do that. I remember back in the days where I had the Moto Defy with a locked bootloader, this was THE method to flash boot.img`s. Since a couple of months they can even flash custom boot.img`s/unsigned boot.img`s.
[HTC One X] :
You used the HOX diag on HOXL? Well it's obviously going to fail security checks if so.
[HTC One X] xmoo:
You think I'm stupid?? Omg... NO I USED THE DIAG FOR THE ONE XL!!

It will fail on model check, not security check.
[HTC One X] :
No, I don't think you're stupid. Just judging by the way you wrote your post and referred to the files as "The DIAG" I assumed you used the HOX file. That's where the confusion came from.

The HOXL SuperCID is very much a hacky way with editing misc partition. DIAG files obviously need @secuflag disabled in Radio (proper way) or HBOOT (hack way).
[HTC One X] smartboy_anu:
Please have a look at this webiste...people have been able to s-off their device and even downngrade firmware

http://bbs.gfan.com/m/android-5272809-1-1.html

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] Vcek:
"miraculous s-off" seems very legit
[HTC One X] smartboy_anu:
Yea specially by the way its been described step by step....but you never know... :p

Sent from my HTC One X

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I have even sent a message to @Xmoo regarding that alongwith the link to verfiy if its legitimate...

Sent from my HTC One X
[HTC One X] webpatrick:
If you look at the 2 screenshots (begin and end):

- The first is Unlocked

- The second is Locked

Does this mean with S-OFF you can get your device LOCKED again in stead of RE-LOCKED. Or is this just a Hoax, and the guy/girl was already S-OFF.
[HTC One X] rob9:
If I'm not mistaken when s-off is achieved, anything on that screen can be changed.
[HTC One X] usaff22:
With S-OFF, unlocked/locked/relocked is for HTCDev only. If you have S-OFF, you still remain locked therefore you will not have voided your warranty as you can set S-ON again through fastboot oem writesecureflag 3

Sent from my locked, tampered ville
[HTC One X] :
Apparently this CustomRUU allows of flashing anything via Fastboot. I'm downloading the files right now. Will reupload once I've downloaded.

It seems like they also allow you to edit android-version.txt which obviously breaks signatures, but flashes fine on their phones. I'll see once the files are downloaded.
[HTC One X] webpatrick:
I'll tried to download them, but I got no further with the ROM as 15MB, so have to try on another connection. But I'm very skeptic about this.
[HTC One X] :
I have 200/584MB of the ROM downloaded @ 190kb/s.

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Basically what this might allow us to do is to flash any ROM.zip to the phone. If the phone still accepts android-version.txt after the changes then we could replace the HBOOT with an ENG version. This would allow us to achieve S-OFF.
[HTC One X] Sh0X31:
we get s-off soon? *__*
[HTC One X] XxVcVxX:
Well from what I can see after seeing the replies there, nobody has succeeded in S-OFF, but they can flash lower firmwares without lowering HBoot version.

Edit:They couldn't flash the modified RUU if there's a hboot inside so bad luck, seems like its useless except for people who don't have a RUU for their firmware.
[HTC One X] backfromthestorm:
Which We Can Do Anyway, From Packaging lower firmwares As A Cooked RoM To Flash In Cwm. Excuse The Capitals.
[HTC One X] XxVcVxX:
Not necessarily as this can function like a ruu to people who bricked their phones but don't have the proper ruu to restore or the ruu simply hasn't been leaked. Like the HK 2.17 firmware
[HTC One X] M@c|-|oR:
Apparently, something is moving related to S-OFFing HOX:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=33501427&postcount=5676

My guess is that HTC is deliberately leaking these alongside with JB update, but I'm more the conspiracy theory person :cowboy: :o
[HTC One X] tomascus:
White card has been in China before Jelly Bean dude
[HTC One X] M@c|-|oR:
I'm telling you:

:cool:
[HTC One X] Drefsab:
The whitecard/java card method is well known its what Xmoo used in conjunction with the diag file. You find a nice cheap way for everyone to buy the cards then for their phones however and you will then have made major progress ;)
[HTC One X] nitrous²:
Goldcards won't work. Other than that, it seems like no S-Off for One series at all...
[HTC One X] mibikin:
Gaining S-OFF will change re locked to locked.
[HTC One X] Sentinel196:
A question for the people who have had their phone 'S-OFFed' in stores....

Was the device they connected to the USB port connected to a PC during the process? Or was it a stand-alone device like a USB key?

I would imagine that any hardware (or software for that matter) is issued directly by HTC for repair and diagnostic purposes, and would contain a unique identifier so HTC can easily track the source should it ever be leaked to the public.

It also wouldn't surprise me if the unique identifier is checked against a server to ensure it's valid each time it's used. That way if the hardware/software is leaked, it can easily be shut down by HTC to prevent further use (like a dongle for PC software).
[HTC One X] KrisPerry:
Where are these stores that can provide this service. Are there any in the UK
[HTC One X] Drefsab:
From what I understand they are in china, im starting to think maybe I should ship my phone over there if one does a postal service if I knew of a decent shop that did it.
[HTC One X] gwuhua1984:
I finished reading through all 40 pages of comments. Apparently, the one who started the thread is very active in trying to get all the people in the comment section s-off. I see one or two people saying that the method worked, but wasn't being very detailed, we can assume that the downgrade of the firmware succeeded just not sure about s-off. The force downgrade was supposed to achieve s-off automatically.

TRANSLATION: Post number 369 day before yesterday @ 17:51, Self test success, repacking/packing requires new signature otherwise reports error.

Other notes: CID changes necessary in the files he provided, repacking necessary, but I'm a little confused on what the author did for the repacking/packing and he was sure that no signature was necessary when he achieved s-off. I'll have to read it over again at home.

One more mention, the people in comments are experiencing error 155 when hboot file is included. That may be a possibility that the phone is not relocked.
[HTC One X] rasel800:
Just noticed something, the dates of the two screen shots (before and after S-OFF) is way too apart. June and October.

I'm not so convinced about the authenticity.
[HTC One X] mikks:
will this file work .....????

hi there

i have found these files+ already arranged Y cable & XTC clip. check the shot and let me know that if the diag file will work or not ???/
[HTC One X] arses:
I pray you do it man.

Have a good chance.
[HTC One X] stassen:
Can you post Link to the files? :)
[HTC One X] hccssn:
Hello,

I tried it with unlocked and locked bootloader, then with not included hboot.img too. Every time error 155.

I saw in the RUU logs, that the flashing is starting with rawpt_32g.img from ZIP. Then I delete this image, next time it started with rawpt_16g.img, but same error 155. I tried to delete this img too, but the same error.

I learned, that on the RUU is the first step to check and adopt the certificate from rom.zip to phone. Is it possible, that in these rawpt *.img files are the certificates? :) Someone hacker specialist may check that...
[HTC One X] mikks:
the PG58DIAG.nbh file

hi there the i got this file size is "0.99 MB (1,048,320 bytes)" can i open that with Notepad+ ????

if no then guide me to an app for that.......
[HTC One X] nitrous²:
What you mean is to brand the rom.zip with a signature as HTC does. This is not possible, and won't be in the future, too. Do you remember the Moto Milestone aka Droid? Since it's release in 2009, people are still trying to get the Sign file of that phone....

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You can download a plugin for Notepad++ to Hex edit files. Otherwise you have to use a Hex editor to open and compare/test the file. Can you upload that file, so we can test it?
[HTC One X] webpatrick:
I noticed that too, until I looked at my own bootloader, showing the same date from June, so it's probably the date the hboot was build.
[HTC One X] nitrous²:
The date shown on Bootloader screen, has nothing to do with the actual date.

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[HTC One X] Vcek:
I don't think those are the required files, s58 not pg58, i think that it's another phones soff files.
[HTC One X] Drefsab:
*bangs head against wall*

you guy's really should read this thread from start to finish http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1604300

Everything you are talking about doing has been done before you can not s-off with only a diag file, you can not use the xtc clip, you need a smartcard/javacard/whitecard. The focus should be in finding a cheap way to get these cards, to clone them or to somehow remotely share them.
[HTC One X] mikks:
the file you asked for

there you go bro.... let me know what comes up....
[HTC One X] Thronesmasher:
it's a clean s58 alright, not sure what else to check

it seems to be the same file as used in this thread for unlocking the sensation

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1232107
[HTC One X] mikks:
k

k bro i'll give it a try ......to night....

hey "XMOO" what do you say ..... world is waiting for your important guidance......

please.....
[HTC One X] KrisPerry:
There are ways and means of sharing USB devices remotely, actually not that difficult

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If someone could make a process flow chart of what is required then the remote access to the Java card is the easy part
[HTC One X] Vcek:
the problem is how are you going to connect your phone to the remotely accessed Java card ?

this might/might not work depending how the java card is accessed in the process

but i know that hboot scans hosted devices for .zips to flash automatically

Edit: USB network gate 5.1 by Eltima could be used(or similar), i'll be more than happy to test it with anyone with a Java card :D
[HTC One X] nitrous²:
Nice to know that someone is thinking that far! :) But at this moment we should focus on s-off. The rest will surely follow. Another thing is, we need someone who has real experience in this sort of things like xmoo. I don't know how experienced you all are, but I'm definitely not!
[HTC One X] arses:
Goodluck everyone .

I wish you a great news.
[HTC One X] gwuhua1984:
He's asking if the file could possibly be the signature. From looking at the below 155 RUU log that I found from Chinese xda:

I don't see anything being talked about regarding the rawpt image files anywhere.

UPDATE: Just realized from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1476788&page=579 that rawpt files are RAW partitions. Why did it fail after checking RAW partitions but not directly after INFOadopting signature contained in image?
[HTC One X] Drefsab:
You need the following:

a Y-Cable, HTC signed Javacard, Clean S58 DIAG file

You put the Diag file on a sd card reader /memory stick.

You use a Y-Cable and put the sd card reader / memory stick into the usb port.

You put the HTC signed Javacard in the simcard solt.

You boot into recovery, it will then see the diag file use the javacard to auth and boot it.

You then clear the security settings.

Here is the video of Xmoo doing just that http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EueLGDqIpo

Getting the Y-Cable and the diag file is not a problem or difficult. Getting the Javacard is the problem, they are expensive hence we need to either clone them or someone buy one and figure out a way to remotely share it and people would need custom hardware to connect to the simcard slot to remotely use the bought card.
[HTC One X] Ostatni:
I use "google" to search where can i buy javacard on poland, and i must say rly hard to buy it. I cant find anything
[HTC Sensation] SsBloodY:
Hey could you recommend me a way (an app, what to look for, etc.) to analyze battery drain. I switched from ARHD to CM9 and battery drain is very high even with less clock than ARHD and batt. saving governor. So what should I look at to find the reason for this battery drain the build in battery statistics app doesn't help much.
[HTC Sensation] Mr-YC:
there is a part in ARHD thread about battery problem, under FAQ

here are the links:

[GUIDE][NOT SPAM] Enlarge your battery life : an attempt to fix the battery drain

[How to] Brilliant Battery Life 100% working!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seutekop:
I have had my Samsung Galaxy S2 for a bit more than a year now. I have had some proper trouble with it from the start (ranging from forced close loop to rebooting or simply turning off randomly).

About half a year ago I installed a custom rom (GalaxyMOD I believe), with which I had little to no issues (thanks for providing those, by the way).

This morning it wouldn't turn on (even though it was on before I went to sleep). I simply thought the battery was low (it had reasonable % the night before, though) and connected it to my charger. Then, all of a sudden, smoke came out of my phone near the micro-USB port. I immediately removed the charger.

Just to be sure, it's impossible that the custom rom caused this, right? I'm thinking that somehow the inside must have gotten damp. Should this be the case, will it still qualify for warranty service? I mean, the smoke was not caused by irresponsible use. Of course, the phone might have been dropped once or twice since I own it, but that's still no reason for the smoke to occur... I didn't place it anywhere different than I do usually during the night and it has never directly been in contact with water (I don't use it in the rain f.e.).

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hypnobabes:
smoke

Dam, i know you can alter the amount of juice through a USB cable to fast charge but it should be no where near enough to cause ignition or

smoke.

Even if the phone was damp it isn't going to generate that amount of heat to get smoke.

And even if you had a bunch of lint (dust) in the exact right place you still shouldn't have smoke.

Im at a complete loss as to why this has happened??

sounds like a serious issue, have you dropped the phone?

IF the phone is damp, best way to get rid of that is to place it in an air tight container overnight covered in dry rice.

The dry rice will slowly pull any damp into the gains and out of the phone.

Good luck
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
1) If it's been exposed to moisture, unlikely to honour warranty regardless of what's wrong with it. Depends on whether the moisture indicators in the phone have been tripped

2) Rooting/flashing non-stock firmware on your phone voids the warranty. Having said that, if you go back to stock firmware & reset the flash counter, many people still get warranty service. Tho in your case 1) is a concern.

In other words, go back to stock, reset the flash counter & send it in to Samsung/authorised repairer & see what happens if the rice trick doesn't work.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Seutekop:
Yes, I have dropped the phone. However, the last time I dropped it was at least three weeks ago and I have recharged it without any problems multiple times since then.

I would like to try the rice idea. Do I need to take anything into account when doing so? Like removing battery, or even disassembling it?

I would love to go back to stock, but how can I do this? It won't boot and it won't connect with my PC either.

Thanks for your replies.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MistahBungle:
Give it a few days in the rice as Hypnobabes suggested & see if you can get it to boot. If not, you're going to have to take your chances, send it in & see what happens. If they do want to charge you for the repair, ask them for a quote. If you're not happy with the price, ask around local mobile repair shops & see if they'll fix it more cheaply.
[HTC One X] jameslfc5:
Mine is really bad, the worst I've seen actually... But ones on YouTube are good? :s

Examples:
[HTC One X] sjred_uk:
Try giving the lens a clean with a cotton bud. It makes a huge difference.
[HTC One X] a_netanel:
Try cleaning the lens.

This made a huge difference for me.

Before:

After:

I also bumped the contrast and sharpness by one notch.
[HTC One X] jameslfc5:
That did the trick :) cheers!

I had tried cleaning it but didn't think to use a cotton bud! Haha
[HTC One X] jameslfc5:
Better :)
[HTC One X] zerozoneice:
dip the tip of the bud into alcohol, squeeze it so it doesn't drip and clean again...it'll get better ;)
[HTC One X] sabret00the:
Any particular alcohol?
[HTC One X] salman saso:
Just for your information

when I open my device I notice there was a front camera lens protection and it get damaged quickly.

it looks like a cheap Chinese one hahaa loll
[HTC One X] leoni1980:
The front camera module is very poor quality compared with the S3/ S2 and iPhone. HTC really cut corners with that one. The design is pretty flawed too, as every time you put the phone in your pocket it grates lint off the fabric of your trousers and you eventually end up with a load of fluff lodged in the hole. After three days mine is already saturated with dust and grime to the extent that it effects the picture quality.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
I've seen a lot of posts of people saying they are using AOKP M6 (last ICS build from the team) on their Notes and it's awesome. Also, saw a couple of YouTube videos, I remember.

Okay... what the hell? I cannot find AOKP M6 for the Note here, on XDA. Only ROMs based on AOKP build 40 (before Milestone 6), with themes / tweaks included & stuff...

Maybe I'm blind, maybe I'm stupid... I want someone to give me a link to a thread where I can find AOKP M6 for the Note! Please :)
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahilarora2003:
http://goo.im/devs/aokp/n7000

there u go..

:D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
It's funny, cause I went on the AOKP website and didn't see the Galaxy Note listed :/

What kernel does that ROM use?

Also, how am I supposed to flash it? I'm on RocketROM v7, which has LQ3 kernel. Can I flash Abyss 4.2 then wipe then flash AOKP? :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahilarora2003:
First Reboot into recovery.

Flash JBRoid Cleaner.

Flash Abyss 4.2

Reboot Recovery. U'll have Redpill Recovery.

Wipe Cache/Dalvik/Data.

Flash Milestone 6.

Reboot System.

I always use these steps..and worked flawlessly.... :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
Alright. You're the... I dunno... 5th person who confirms this method to me? I guess I'll make a TiBu backup and do as you said. I really want AOKP. Thanks :D

Let's just hope I don't get superbricked :(

Also, any suggestions on what kernel I should flash afterwards? Or should I stick to the one used in AOKP?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahilarora2003:
As many of the members facing reboot issues , I strongly recommend To flash CM9. Im using it with no problems whatsoever. :D

Don't worry...It is the safest method as Abyss 4.2 uses GB kernel which is safe to flash AOKP.... :D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Formhault:
I've been using AOKP on the SGS2 and the Nexus, and I grew to love it. Now I want to at least give it a shot on my Note. I like RocketROM, too, but... there are a few things about TouchWiz which turn me off.

If CM9 had ROM Control like AOKP, I'd go for it :) .

-----

How about Gapps? I believe I need to flash a specific package for 1280x800 resolution? Or... it's not really required, so I can flash any Gapps from the AOKP website...?

So... only the KERNEL matters when wiping? Then I don't understand why people recommend flashing a whole GB ROM before wiping, even via Odin. It would take much more time than flashing just Abyss...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahilarora2003:
My Bad.. U also have to flash Gapps after flashing Rom.. Here is the link... :- http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip

Flashing a GB rom is recommended because it is safe to flash over it as it is proved be safe of bricking your device... :D