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[HTC One S] f10a:
Now I'm totally confused since being s-off is new to me so sorry for the confusion.

What is the proper procedure to flash this update for s-off? Do I flash the update in recovery and then firmware with adb?

After I did s-off I flashed the 1.8 update zip, and then adb twrp and bricked kernel. I did not adb the firmware.zip! Did I miss an important step? If so, I assume I should be able to just flash the firmware.zip in adb then redo twrp and kernel?

Sorry again but thanks for the help. I have no idea if I updated to 1.8 properly anymore.
[HTC One S] jamus28:
You probably did it right the first time since it's working fine.

The firmware zips/update zips/etc are essentially just packages of img files. RUUs contain the rom and the firmware.

Flash the jellybean firmware.zip (or modify it first) using fastboot rebootRUU if you didn't already have it. Flash the new RCDATA firmware.zip.

Install 1.7.1

Install 1.8 update

install mods

Don't be afraid to open those zips up in winrar and see what your dealing with. It's confusing when there are so many "firmware.zip"s floating around.
[HTC One S] f10a:
It says in about phone that I am 1.8. But I definitely forgot to fastboot the firmware.zip or rcdata.img.

Can I go back into bootloader and fastboot those files and be ok?
[HTC One S] jamus28:
Sure. Flash away. You can update the other firmware partitions independently of your rom. You'll find out if you break something but it's easy to fix. Since you don't want issues just make sure recovery.img and boot.img are not in the zip.
[HTC One S] f10a:
I removed the boot.img and recovery.img from the firmware.zip, leaving only the rcdata,img file and fastbooted it without issue. Hopefully now I am all up to date with the latest release. Let me know if I have missed anything and thanks again for everyone's help! Im learning...slowly lol!
[HTC One S] qazsxdcfv:
Whatever, but it works now

I've updated the rom to 1.8 and guess what , adb doesnt work

And i created this , how did u think mkinney ?

*recentapps ( but with no apps on the image )
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
huh if your s-off flash the firmware.zip and then flash the V1.8 update ...one is the ROM and one is boot.img and rcdata.img
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
there are no security partitions in the firmware.zip only recovery, boot, and rcdata.............
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Yes they will be fine.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
I like it thank you sir.

Also adb works you have to got to developer options turn it off and on and you'll be all set. I do have the icon hidden also FYI via build.prop
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Uploaded V1.8 FULL ROM and also uploaded S-ON and S-OFF firmware.zip packages S-ON is the stock firmware.zip from update and S-OFF is just partitions and boot, no recovery...
[HTC One S] portis:
im with hboot 1.06 s-on , can i just install 1.7 then update to 1.8 from twrp or not.thank you
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
I would get S-OFF then update your firmware then flash v1.8 full
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
FYI to all I have purchased the HTC One Google edition I will still support the HTC One s with any updates that come out as for I'm not getting rid of that phone I love it too much.
[HTC One S] djq:
this rom after the update has killer battery life

been on the battery for 10 hours now with WIFI calling enabled the whole time still got 70% left
[HTC One S] donb123:
I'm 13 hours with 56% left. This is pretty sweet!
[HTC One S] qazsxdcfv:
What ?

On me , it can stay for 1 day :D

Sent from my hTC One S powered Official Firmware by HTC™
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Everyone I am sorry i made a mistake on V1.8 and not applying root permissions correctly. I am going to be uploading a V1.8.1 in about 30 minutes. There will be a full and a full no wipe. Just flash the no wipe and it should correct the problem. Again sorry for the slacking...
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
UnKnown_JB V1.8.1 IS UP... Please Please Update, I hate having imperfections .... ;) Just Flash the NO-WIPE
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Delete
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
HUH ????
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
Do you think you can make a flashable zip mod to remove the 3 dot menu bar at the top right corner, I hate it, I know you can remap the recent apps key but I also don't want 3 dot menu bar.

Thank you if possible! :D
[HTC One S] jamus28:
Neither the no-wipe or fullwipe versions are booting for me. Both get stuck on the htcONE screen after 10 minutes of waiting. Might want to check on the build. Even though I'm s-off, i tried fastbooting the kernel, same story.

I had no issues with 1.7.1 and 1.8update

Love the rom though!
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Same here
[HTC One S] TheArtiszan:
Have you tried the 1.8.1 full wipe?

Does that boot?
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Won't boot. Waited 20 min
[HTC One S] d@rklink:
Same thing happened for me as well. After waiting about 20 minutes I rebooted back into recovery, wiped everything and tried to flash again but still get stuck on the HTC One boot screen.

EDIT: I'm using TWRP 2.3.3.0
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
I as well cannot get 1.8.1 to boot.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
hmmm ill check it out and see whats going on. please stand by.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
uploading a rebaked ROM UnKnown_JB V1.8.1FULL.ZIP check back in 15 min. I am so sorry for any inconvenience this has caused you. Please feel free to pm if this doesn't work. I will be checking all night.

50% on google drive
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
Thank you so much for the quick response, can't wait to flash! Thank you for your hard work dev!:good:
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
im making a backup now and flashing to ensure that it boots

EDIT: I just flashed it and wiped caches and it booted. I did forget to change the build.prop to V1.8.1 it says V1.8 if you want to update it that would be cool i am going to change it now in the ROM i uploaded.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
All is good now I double checked. The ROM to download is V1.8.1 FULL NOWIPE.ZIP

If you are coming from a different ROM please wipe all caches and system and factory reset before you flash untill i get a FULL WIPE.zip up.

Again to everyone I am sorry.
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
When will you have the FULL WIPE up?
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
20 or so minutes... its the upload that is killing me.
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
I'll wait for the full wipe :highfive:
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Setting the upload now keep an eye out for it under the google drive cause it will finish first. file-name = UnKnown_JB_V1.8.1FullWipe.zip
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
has the old one been removed? Just want to avoid confusion :D

EDIT: It has, whoops! Haha, anyways looking forward to it!
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Oh yeah I definitely removed the old one. I just flashed the fullwipe and it booted. :) it should be problem free again.
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
thanks again dev for not abandoning the One S! :highfive:
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
No problem, thank you for your support.

FYI 34% google drive
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Uploaded to google drive !!!!!!!!!!
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Please report back asap.
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
woo! DOWNLOADING NOW!
[HTC One S] f10a:
I had no problem with the first 1.8.1 no wipe update. Should I redo it with the latest?
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
Downloaded. Booted. The only thing I noticed is that APM is gone, is that a separate mod we have to flash now?
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Yes its in the mods section. Sorry.
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
no no, that's fine, I just wanted to make sure it wasn't broken.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Maybe just to keep everyone on the same page with updates but its up to you.
[HTC One S] vatsaman:
As far as I've seen.. YOU are the ONLY(BEST) dev who provides continuous + awesome support!! Thanks a lot man!! \m/
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Thank you very much!!!!!!
[HTC One S] slar:
Mirror

Could anyone provide a mirror for the new update? I keep getting network errors from the ones listed in the op.
[HTC One S] mike102871:
Same thing here.
[HTC One S] f10a:
I noticed you added a full 1.8 firmware.zip that contains more files than the 1.8 firmware update. This was not there when I did the first 1.8 update, and subsequent 1.8.1 update. With so many updates how do I know if I have the latest files?
[HTC One S] jamus28:
Newly uploaded 1.8.1 is working well. Thanks for the quick fix.

I made a new mod to increase the number of volume steps from 15 to 40 for media and bluetooth volume situations.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
The firmware.zip is for people that haven't been using the Rom I packed it up so that they only have to flash one firmware.zip it encludes the in firmware and the newest update boot.img and rcdata. If you already flashed 1.8 firmware before there is no need to do it again.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Ill get a mirror up tonight im golfing today so it won't be till later.
[HTC One S] donb123:
Battery

Let me just say that if anyone is hesitating, just do it. I was at 1 day and 5 hours with several hours of playing music yesterday (through headphones and to bluetooth speakers) and still had 36% battery. I plugged it up to the charger just because I'm hanging out at my desk for awhile. I'm sure it could go 2 days.

edit: custom kernel may help my stats here but still this is a very solid ROM
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Would you like me to put theses under the mods section on the op and the working folder and ill credit you in the op on it and make the flashables with your name in it with the Rom name as well.? Pm me and let me know.
[HTC One S] ttaidapos:
Just wanted to say Thank You! to the OP for all his great, quality work, and also for his great attitude. Supporting such a high volume of users is no easy task especially when you want to cater to as many as possible with out defeating your initial purpose of the ROM. Such maturity requires adding features the OP may not like and saying no to others although he wants to say yes. Maturity, thick skin, and forwarding thinking... Signs of a professional developer and excellent change management. Thanks again, donation should have reached you by now.

My only small recommendation would be to elaborate on when you need to flash the firmware.zip or not and what benefits it adds. Found the answer through a simple forum and google search but it would be nice to be on the first post.

Regards,

Application Development Manager
[HTC One S] bmar08:
I agree with the last few posts I have seen and appreciate an OP that doesn't get angry when someone asks a question on the ROM. That always is nice for a noobs trying to get used to understanding what all they need to do to run the rom on their phone.

I have been read most of the post and with this latest update saying FULL I haven't loaded any custom ROM on my phone yet but of course am Rooted and Unlocked. I have S-ON so understand there are different flashing procedures I need to do to get this fantastic rom going on my HOS. I understand the basics of flashing the rom itself by going into fastboot and running thru ADB the Boot.IMG first and then using TWRP and flashing the rom but have 2 real questions.

1. Is this 1.8.1 just an update or did you load the entire rom for people like me from scratch?

2. The Firmware is confusing me. Do I just download the firmware and put it on the root of the memory on the phone or just run it like the boot.img in the same folder as my adb? also is this firmware just a general update and wouldn't really effect me trying other roms later? Ive read on google about the firmware and I guess im not finding any good explainations for me to understand.

I appreciate any info and answers I can get cause I hear amazing good things about this rom, enough to keep me from just starting on like a vanilla rom or one of the beta Sense 5 roms like Trickdroid.
[HTC One S] kirkcody:
I agree with the above sentiments, Mr.Mkinney seems like a classy guy I to appreciate your work kind sir.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Thank you very much for the donation. I will add to the OP a little more instruction about flashing and clean it up a bit to make it more user friendly. I also will add the benefits and importance of the firmware.zip. Thank you for all your feedback :)
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Thank you very much :)
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
1. There is only a UnKnown_JB V1.8.1 FULL now there is no more update to it cause there was some major issues I found with it. So you can flash it cause it's the full entire ROM.

As for the Firmware since your S-ON you will have a little more work to do but isn't that bad.

Step 1. Download the toolbox you will need this cause it contains adb and fastboot already which makes life easier.

Step 2. after you unzip the toolbox go to the C:\Users\Youusername\Downloads\One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v3.5\One_S_All-In-One_Kit_v3.5\Data directory.

Step 3. Download the V1.7.1 Complete Firmware S-ON as well as the V1.8 Update Firmware S-ON

Step 4. Copy the V1.7.1 Firmware.zip into the data directory of the toolkit --- > Picture

Step 5. Hold down the SHIFT key and RIGHT CLICK in the window of /data and click on OPEN COMMAND WINDOW HERE.

Step 6. Now since you are S-ON you will need to relock your phone. So with the command window open follow this list of commands. This process will relock your bootloader and flash the JB firmware and all the extra wifi partitions and cell data.

Step 7. Reboot into bootloader and do the following.

1. fastboot oem lock

2. fastboot reboot-bootloader

3. fastboot erase cache

4. fastboot oem rebootRUU

5. fastboot flash zip firmware.zip

6. do step 4# twice when you get an error.

7. the phone does NOT reboot on its own so #7

7. fastboot reboot-bootloader

Pause

Now delete the firmware.zip from the data folder of the toolkit and copy over the V1.8 firmware.zip then do the following

2. fastboot reboot-bootloader

3. fastboot erase cache

4. fastboot oem rebootRUU

5. fastboot flash zip firmware.zip

6. do step 4# twice when you get an error.

7. the phone does NOT reboot on its own so #7

7. fastboot reboot-bootloader

Now you are update to date with the firmware.

Now you need to unlock your phone again. So just use the process to unlock your phone using the tool kit.

Or you can use the Moonshine method or faceplam method to get S-OFF and you wont have to relock and unlock your bootloader and also have to reflash your recovery. if you get s-off you can just

2. fastboot reboot-bootloader

3. fastboot erase cache

4. fastboot oem rebootRUU

5. fastboot flash zip firmware.zip

with the V1.8 Complete firmware.zip S-OFF and it wont affect your recovery and you also wont have to relock or unlock or flash 2 firmware.zip

After you get the firmware all set then you can just flash the ROM like you would normally with TWRP 2.3.3 IMPORTANT USE THAT RECOVERY. PM with any other questions and ill get back to you asap.
[HTC One S] rc420head:
Dude your awesome! This should be a thread by itself. :thumbup::D

Sent from my One S using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Thanks lol :)
[HTC One S] big fancy:
Yup. I dig the battery life. Using WiFi. GPS. So stoked!
[HTC One S] qazsxdcfv:
Yeah the battery life is very very awesome :D

Sent from my hTC One S powered Official Firmware by HTC™
[HTC One S] evrycard:
All updates done to 1.18

Unlocked

Install TWRP 2.3.3 (((( somehow it shows 2.5.00))) <--- how to fix that???

Wipe everything clean.

Try to install UnKnown_JB_V1.8.1FullWipe

FAILED!!!!!!

..........
Error Executing Updater Binary in zip '/sdcard/Unknown_JB_V1.8....

Help!!!!

[MENTION=522570 [MENTION=1065870 [MENTION=1879310]@@@[/MENTION][/MENTION]@@[/MENTION] [MENTION=522570 [MENTION=1065870 [MENTION=1879310]@@@[/MENTION][/MENTION]@@[/MENTION]@@

SOLVED!!!!

[MENTION=522570 [MENTION=1065870 [MENTION=1879310]@@@[/MENTION][/MENTION]@@[/MENTION] [MENTION=522570 [MENTION=1065870 [MENTION=1879310]@@@[/MENTION][/MENTION]@@[/MENTION]@@
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Seems like you don't have twrp 2.3.3 recovery

Go to the first post in the OP and follow the link to the 2.3.3 recovery and flash via fastboot.
[HTC One S] pirlano:
This ROM is perfect for EU users too! Very fast, stable, very good battery, that's awesome! (I'm using latest EU firmware/radio)

The only thing i don't like is the label "UnKnow_Roms" on Notification (where usually i would read what carrier i'm currently using, since roaming is very frequent... ).

Also, can you add WWE APN list, and a build.prop modded for EU/WWE as a secondary option during installer? (EU gps etc,etc..)
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
Anyway you can make a blue battery without the percentage as a flashable mod? Just asking lol ;)
[HTC One S] porkupan:
Sorry if this question has already been answered, and I missed it.

Are all mods safe to install over 1.8.1? The full 1.8.1 has pretty much a default look and feel, so I am looking to install the Blue100%Bat, APM and BlueLeaf, and Flashalot's 5x6Rosie.
[HTC One S] d@rklink:
I noticed something strange flashing between 1.7.1 and 1.81 this weekend. On 1.7.1 after restoring all my personal apps through Titanium Backup I had 4 more apps in the app drawer than I do currently on 1.8.1 with the same user apps restored. One that I am positive is missing is the contact app. Is there any way to get that app to show up in the app drawer? Is it also possible to get the other 3 apps back in the drawer (I believe another one is the mirror app)? I checked in the hide options but nothing is currently hidden.

EDIT: Nevermind about the contacts app. I see that it is now located under the people app in the drawer. Although I am still curious as to why there are 4 less apps showing.
[HTC One S] mike102871:
I did all the mods you mentioned.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
I'll upload all the apps that came with the phone and you can pick from them and add to the blank flashable.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
I suppose I should work on a aroma installer. +1 for a interactive install including mods and app selection.
[HTC One S] rc420head:
+1 this would be nice!

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[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Okay give me a few days and I'll get one together with a few more mods I've been working on.
[HTC One S] cumminbr:
It appears that after I relocked the bootloader and flashed the new firmware I have lost root and SuperSU won't update. Do I need to unlock my bootloader again and re-install twrp to regain my root so I may do superCID and S-off?
[HTC One S] tivofool:
Yes you do.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Okay so I did some digging and what happened is HTC removed some of the apps. HTC mirror was not a apk on its own it was part of the camera app. So if you really want it back here is the old camera.apk Just move it and replace under system/app and then reboot and clear caches. As for the other apps I did remove UDOVE which is HTC's error reporting app and I also removed some other bloat but nothing useful unless HTC removed them. Let me know what apps your looking for and ill upload them, but I won't upload the whole section of apps from the last ROM cause I don't want people installing old apps which might cause an issue.
[HTC One S] andorraxda:
1.8.1 Is perfect

Just flashed 1.8.1 with the firmware update. Everything is perfect. Battery life is much improved over the 1.7 version, especially when I am home overnight. Almost on battery drain when the phone is idle. Everything just works, and works well. Any way we can get the volume key to change music track tweak?
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
I am looking to that.
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Okay so I got the vol rocker skip track done, but FYI it only works on stock music apps like htc music, it doesn't work on pandora or google music. It's up in the mods FYI. I will add the one with APM tonight and also one with long press to kill and one with all 3 mods.
[HTC One S] mike102871:
My only request would be if carrier name was added back to pull down screen. I'm close to roam and like to know what carrier.
[HTC One S] IceYoshi5:
+1 on this!

Also is the build.prop not able to be edited on 1.8.1? I'm just trying to add a value and it'll say its successfully added but when I reboot it it's gone?
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
Flash the systemrwupdate its in the Roms folder
[HTC One S] :
+1 from me too!
[HTC One S] mkinney88:
It does say on the lock screen which carrier ...... But I guess I'll make the optional mod to add back the carrier name.
[HTC One S] rc420head:
-1 you've fought so hard to keep that plus I think seeing unknown roms there is awesome.

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