yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
[MENTION=4465009]Wmckinnon46[/MENTION] , If that's the case, you've no problem flashing insecure kernel first and follow with custom kernel. :) I'm not sure about Flash Image GUI, just give a shot if your max s-off.
[HTC One Max] jjerome1979:
Please help. sprint htc one max, htc.dev unlocked, custom recovery, s-on. rumrunner failed so I fastboot flashed the unsecure kernel from the link in this thread like recommended. when rebooting I got funny colors for a minute then the htc one screen. been stuck there since, cant even turn off by holding power. PLEASE HELP

update, got into bootloader through adb (took a few tries but finally recognized its presence) and restoring backup from recovery. what kernel should I use?
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
What hboot version? if 2.49.000, firewater will do the work to s-off.
[HTC One Max] jjerome1979:
It is. I'll give firewater a try. I'll update later.

Edit: No luck
[HTC One Max] Grimmity:
Re-up this. Having the same problem.... well except I got it to flash Viper and it's been working. Just haven't been able to S-Off with 2.49

But I'm getting the sense that S-Off isn't reeeeeeally needed unless you want to do some specific things... like change radios, right?
[HTC One Max] jamfreak:
Well if you stay S-On you will not be able to write (modify) anything in the system partition. It gives you definitely serious limitations of what you can do or tweak but if all you want is a different Rom I guess you fine
[HTC One Max] Grimmity:
Yeah, you're right, I was trying to convince myself otherwise lol. Guess I'll give firewater a go. See if it works on 2.49

Update-

It works on 2.49. Huzzah!
[HTC One Max] millbean:
I'm on 2.49 vzw version. I have everything downloaded I just don't know what to do with firewater after I download it ?? Any help is appreciated
[HTC One Max] roman26:
Sprint Htc One Max

Back from US to Europe, have bought Sprint Htc one Max. Trying to s-off it, no joy so far, could you point me at what iam doing wrong.

HBOOT 2.49

Bootloader unlocked via HTC.com token

Rooted

Custom Rom installed: SkyDragon Max v2.0 Sprint

Recovery TWRP 2.7.1.0

When installing firewater, after 2nd bottle chugged its just freezes. Please help...
[HTC One Max] roman26:
after installed carl's1961 unsecured kernel and after 2nd bottle open , chugging......... phone is frozen and stays in that state
[HTC One Max] Frenix27:
I have this message:

==================== 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.

Do you understand the implications of this warning?

(Yes/No)

Yes

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

!! 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 (12/120)

Waiting

Test 2: Booting device

Waiting for ADB (38/120)

must ferment longer...

must sanitize, skunky rum is nasty

hold please..............................................

[------------------------------------------------------------]

Rebooting into bootloader (again)

Waiting for fastboot (12/120)

Waiting for ADB (38/120)

must ferment longer...

ERROR: looks like device is not rooted AND lacks an unsecure kernel. su or FU!!

!

Press ENTER to exit

What should I do?

I m unlocked, stock rom (latest) recovery and root. Help pls!
[HTC One Max] lil-g-gamegenuis:
did you flash the unprotected kernel?
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
Would someone please help me out here

I have a question. What all do I need to install on my computer to gain s-on?
[HTC One Max] AOWS:
Can I s-off my t6ul 4.4.2 update using this tutorial,, is the provided unsecured kernal work for my devices or I need special one ?

i did s-off many devices but I realy scared with this one

here is my hboot
[HTC One Max] Mux89:
I got the same problem. then I restored an 2.61.401.3 Backup and I tried to s-off with Sunshine.

That worked for me.
[HTC One Max] abhishekpujar:
I am on h boot 2.49 and tried firewater but it says "kernel contains anti-firewater patch" I have tried several other roms too but with no luck. Help, please?
[HTC One Max] afraaa:
why we should switch off htc phones ? do we need necessarily need for flash custom rom .. appreciate if u can answer me . thanks .

do u guys had any issue so far ? what about finger print scanner ?

appreciate your answers
[HTC One Max] proth3us:
phone wont boot after flashing kernel

phone wont boot after flashing kernel, any suggestions???
[HTC One Max] RayHeath:
Brother, give some details...How did you start? :)
[HTC One Max] proth3us:
I followed the instructions given, once I was done flashing the kernel I rebooted the phone to a purple kinda screen then phone got stuck on logo
[HTC One Max] BelievingThomas:
Administrator delete
[HTC One Max] Game Hustla:
I got the same thing but weirdly if I run rumrunner It works until when it start the pouring steps then got stuck on the first for 30 minutes or so:(.

The phone is T-mobile viriant with root.
[HTC One Max] Flyhalf205:
rumrunner no longer works. You have to pay $25 to s-off with sunshine. http://theroot.ninja/
[HTC One Max] tommyjoesanders:
It is worth the 25 dollars done 3 devices now with it
[HTC One Max] Flyhalf205:
If you like sense. Not worth it that much cause you can disable apps.. I run my m8 completely stock. I don't know why i spent the 25$ on that. Just to get free tether.
[HTC One Max] tauqeer512:
Dear did you get the bootload unlocked for you one max vzw . will you please help me about this because i am getting this error on rumrunner

rom or root issue? unexpected behaviour detected - flash different rom and try again. ERROR: run rumrunner again rumrunner
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
rumrunner doesn't work anymore. The only way to get s-off is by using SunShine @ http://theroot.ninja/ and you need to pay for it.
[HTC One Max] trinity343:
ok so i'm trying to get my one max unlocked, s-off'd, and rooted... i've only had it for 1 1/2 years, figured it was time ha ha.

so i'm going through the HTCDev.com method and after pasting in the ID token i get an error 172 "CID not allowed (MID not exist in model rule)"

does anyone have any ideas on how to get around this or what is causing it?

i'm running the verizon version of the HTC One Max
[HTC One Max] ysr84:
Just unlocked a HTC One Max Sprint to Domestic networks... All DONE!!!
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
I'm still on android 4.4.2 do I still use rumrunner to soff?
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
HELLO, anybody around?
[HTC One Max] Flyhalf205:
I am! But rumrunner i think was only good for 4.3. You'll need to pay $20 for sunshine. Only way to s-off and to unlock.
[HTC One Max] mwebb34:
Dang, man that sucks lol. I'm on 4.4.2 this is my old phone the SIM tray is screwed up but I don't care just wanna phone to watch movies on and play games ext...I'll have to wait before I can buy sunshine.
[HTC One Max] hgoldner:
I just took a brand new HTC One Max out of its box yesterday. The stock ROM is Android 4.3 which is *really* old for me as I've been testing and running Marshmallow on various handsets for the last several months. Still, there are things about the older Sense versions which I have always preferred to the later Sense versions, so I'm not sure whether I'll even bother to flash a different ROM.

But, to get back to your question, unfortunately, Sunshine is the only way for root & S-OFF and the cost is $25.00 not $20. Worth every penny, IMHO. :good:
[HTC One Max] clarksterkent:
Hi guys.. can I use this method to HTC One Max 803S model..?
[HTC One Max] stephanyoussef@gmail.com:
hi good evenin

want ask if there is root s off for htc one max Verizon ?
[HTC One Max] hgoldner:
2 posts above yours is the answer. Sunshine.
[HTC One Max] stephanyoussef@gmail.com:
it's ridicules 25$ for rooting phone ? and really old phone sorry can afford to pay that money is there is another way to root 4.4.2 or upgrade to 4.4.3 s-on bootloader locked ?
[HTC One Max] fastjohnson:
Sunshine s off is worth every penny. I e mailed there tech support yesterday and with in 2 min 2 or 3 of them was answering my questions including Justin case actually had a conversation and he's down to earth.I was sceptical about the s off tool but within 3 min after I paid my phone was S off , boot loader unlocked and ready to fly. I'm very happy I bought it because the countless hours I wasted trying this and that just didn't work. Now I'm rommed up adrenalin with supersu ,twrp 3.0 installed busybox installed also. I know 25$ can be hard to come up with for a phone mod but it's def worth it.
[HTC One Max] stephanyoussef@gmail.com:
sorry i don't have 25$
[HTC One Max] stephanyoussef@gmail.com:
error sprint

got error while trying to root htc one max sprint ( look like device is not rooted And lacks an un secure kernel . su or FU !!
[HTC One Max] stephanyoussef@gmail.com:
compatibility

work on witch rom , version number ? sprint witch software ?
[HTC One Max] stephanyoussef@gmail.com:
pacific infos

hi work on witch android version of one max sprint ? , and rumrunner universal 5.0.1 ? or witch one , thought ?
[HTC One Max] hgoldner:
Only Sunshine will work on your device at the present time. If you don't have the $25 I guess you won't get rooted.
[HTC One Max] aaronrw:
I ran sunshine but no root how do I get root after sunshine?
[HTC One Max] Moondroid:
Sunshine just gives you S-Off and an unlocked bootloader. Use adb fastboot to flash TWRP, and then use TWRP to flash SuperSU. That's how I got it done yesterday. I used Minimal ADB and Fastboot ( < instructions) to get TWRP on the phone.

---------- Post added at 19:56 ---------- Previous post was at 19:49 ----------

I bought the Max "refurbished" and it came with this, which I'd never seen any mention of before:

Android version 4.4.2

Build number 3.09.605.7.CL333209.release-keys

Baseband 1.36.60.0520

Kernel 3.4.10-g7a1b276

Hboot 2.49

No problem at all with Sunshine. I've just never seen any build number beyond 3.09.605.3 mentioned anywhere.
[HTC One Max] Vanpiere:
I need help here, kinda new, and i got to flash my HTC One Max internacional using the steps infoed. I didnt see the coments saying that the unsecure kernel its not working anymore and i have flashed it. Now my phone is stuck on a bootloop after Turning on to the OS Lasts max 15 sec. and then reboots infinitly.

Hboot - 2.46.0000

OS - 1.19.401.2

T6UL S-OFF RH

pls help
[HTC One Max] Android*XDA:
You will need to re-flash your phone with another rom from CWM or TWRP'

Use adb fastboot to flash TWRP or CWM.

---------- Post added at 09:49 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:37 AM ----------

i try to S-Off my Htc One Max but with no luck :(( i have bootloader unlocked,with TWRP and rooted

any solution except that with pay ?

Thanks.
[HTC One Max] Bradypodion:
Hello, everyone. Thank you very much for everything. I have a small problem n I hope anyone will help very soon.

I unlocked my HTC One Max (Vodafone) and when I installed Superuser via recovery (TWRP), it wasnt yet rooted, so I guess I was mixin between tutorials. Then I saw the step for the unsecure kernel, downloaded it and flashed it. Now the problem is that my phone won't boot anymore and only takes me to recovery every time I choose reboot or restart system.

Can someone please help or link me to the solution if there was any.

Thanks a lot in advance
[HTC One Max] sin-cal:
Sprint htc one max. Hboot 2.49

latest 4.4.2 stock rom, rooted, recovery. unlocked/tampered.

When I flash the unsecure kernel from the first page, upon reboot i get stuck with pink, then blue screen, then stuck at the htc one boot image. any ideas? I"m unable to reboot this phone with supplied unsecure kernel. rumrunner error's on me for not having an unsecure kernel.
[HTC One Max] JoeBear1975:
I see that the last post on here was back in 2013. Do the same rules apply now in 2016? I just bought a One Max, but have been rooting for years. However, I've been rooting Samsung devices, so doing things this way seems like a foriegn language to me, lol. Thx.
[HTC One Max] JoeBear1975:
Thx

One Max Southern Style
[HTC One Max] LiveLand:
How to S-off HTC One Max Tampered\Unlocked\Rooted HBoot 2.49

Hi,

I'm stucked in something, I tried to install custom rom for my brother's phone HTC one max, but about 3 weeks ago the cyanogenmod site has been closed and disconnected

Well, I searched and found new OS called LineageOS, On that date they didn't published the custom rom for HTC one max I decided to install unofficial Lineage os, I searched again and figure there's no need for install custom rom phone getting S-off and Root just needs unlocked by the official way on HTC web site I did, and finally installed the unofficial Lineage os until two days ago, I checked the Lineage and the official OS has been realized, Well I tried once again to installed new OS but this time on bootloader page showed me "Tampered"

I searched again and found this HTCGRU, for removal the tampered but required to be first rooted and S-off, Well I did first Rooted but I failed with S-off because the program doing thus call Firewater has been discounted and turned to paid app calling Sunshine.

Well during working with old app firewater I faced with error I think it's one of security patched from HTC

Showing this:

" error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. "

Tampered

HBOOT: 2.49

Unlocked

Rooted
[HTC One Max] creeper1105:
the links to the cwm are all not working

:(please help me
[HTC One Max] creeper1105:
Somehow i relocke my bootloader without rooting, now i cannot unlock again
[HTC One Max] hgoldner:
Are you S-OFF?
[HTC One Max] creeper1105:
No I wasn't able to I had just unlocked the bootloader then relocked
[HTC One Max] DVS_Sokar:
I am a linux noob. So I tried doing a Apt-get but the binaries depreciated in 13.04 for the 32-bit Curl libs.

Ultimately I just reinstalled windows 7 because i wanted to develop in Visual Studio and Eclipse. So I am no S-off'd on my Verizon Max.
[HTC One Max] JPLOWZ:
couple of questions

Hello I really appreciate all the hard work. Couple of questions I finally got s - off frm htcdev. But the link to scottys page confuses me. makes it seem you shldnt get s off with htcdev. its says no submitting tokens or phone info but dont you have to do all this to get s off as it reads as step one?? here is my next issue i type in adb devices it shows my serial but when i try to type in adb reboot bootloader it gives the error message device is offline. I dont know what else to do. can you please give some advice
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
I am sorry, i don't understand what you try to say on scotty and s-off thing.

For the ADB, download the latest ADB/fastboot exe. recent releases of Android needs a newer adb version which authenticates in the phone when you use it. The phone is shown offline if you use the old ADB
[HTC One Max] JPLOWZ:
got it thank you.. does the kernal have to be flashed also does rumrunner im not sure of the difference between rumrunner and scottys lock and unlock
[HTC One Max] barathan:
Unsecure Kernel

I'm on TWRP, flashed superuser and have s-off'ed, is there a need to flash the unsecure kernel. If yes, the link in the OP is for Sprint, is there one for the international version?

Another thing, to get back my fingerprint, do I need to lock the bootloader?

Thanks
[HTC One Max] Punk9:
Yeah. In order to get the fingerprint scanner working you need to rekock the bootloader
[HTC One Max] barathan:
Thank you but I did try to lock the bootloader with Scotty 1223 locker/unlocker and get an error as below. Can you help me out. Thanks.
[HTC One Max] RayHeath:
Bro check this link out... http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2540004 :)

I can´t really read this pick. Can you please upload it as an attachment. I´m getting old... ;)
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
Report issues you are having in the thread for that topic. Scotty will not see you are having unlocking errors if you dont post in the unlocking thread.
[HTC One Max] barathan:
Thanks and noted JJ. Will post it in his thread.

---------- Post added at 09:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:35 AM ----------

Noted Ray. I actuallly followed his method but I should have replied in his thread instead of here. I'll need to go home and make the image bigger and will upload to both this thread and to you.

Appreciate your help alot.
[HTC One Max] Wacky2bakky:
Anyone know where I can get the successful drivers for the Sprint one max ? Can't get adb to recognize my serial on Windows 8.1 command prompt. Because in driver manager it shows my phone but yellow exclamation point
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
Did you install htcsync and let your phone install drivers from that? Drivers on the phone are almost always a pain.
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
This guide should be of help - http://www.droid-now.com/2013/10/fix-working-fastboot-drivers-windows-8-1-x64/

XDA thead : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2232799

Just a quick Google search :)
[HTC One Max] RayHeath:
I would like to say, that I have noticed that some get a lot of help in these threads, and a lot "say" thanks, but on one clicks the "Thanks" Button. It would be definitely appreciated when pressed. ;)
[HTC One Max] Howling Wolf:
Hi all,

as barathan asked, for the international version of the One Max, what unsecure kernel can we flash to gain s-off ?

Thanx for the replies ;)
[HTC One Max] trabando:
And a kernel for universal one max..?
[HTC One Max] RayHeath:
To get s-off use rumrunner. This works fantastic. :)
[HTC One Max] Howling Wolf:
Yes, but in the end it fails because the kernel is not unsecured...
[HTC One Max] JontyJonty:
I too am having the same problem. I have a custom Rom luckily, but need to s-off to get the fingerprint reader to work again. Rumrunner gets to the end then gives the WTF what are you doing error. I think this is down to not having a unsecure kernel.
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
If rumrunner is not working for you and you believe it is because you have a currently unsupported model then after you are rooted pull your kernel and send to beaups (OP) to verify he has it included or can respond to help.
[HTC One Max] Howling Wolf:
Hello,

well, the phone wasn't rooted, it is now. I ran rumrunner once, it asked to do it again, I repeated 6-7 times, each times it ends the same way: do it again...

I don't understand at the what "power on device" means as the phone is up already ? I tried reboot, shut down, but everything the same...

"

==================== 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.

Do you understand the implications of this warning?

(Yes/No)

Yes

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

!! Do NOT for any reason taunt, unplug, drop, eat or pet your device !!

Please wait....

..........

Checking for updates......

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)...............................

pouring (2)..................................

pouring (3)................................

pouring (4)..................................

pouring (5).................................

pouring (6).................................

pouring (7).................................

pouring (8)...............................

Wait 30 seconds, power on device, pray, run rumrunner again.

Press ENTER to exit"
[HTC One Max] trabando:
That guy doesnt even reply
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
"That guy" is probably busy with his life especially around the holidays. He doesnt always have time to reply to ungrateful people like you that expect him to work on this stuff nonstop like its his job.

Based on your comment I actually hope he never replies to you. It is a shame too really because comments like yours may keep him (and possibly others) from wanting to work on this phone ever again.
[HTC One Max] Howling Wolf:
I do hope I'm not concerned by your comment... Meanwhile I have no clue why I'm in this looping procedure... I don't get error message anymore, I'm just asked to run rumrunner again and again...
[HTC One Max] Howling Wolf:
Well, I was told I couldn't gain S-OFF at the moment as I have the 2.47 hboot, no real big deal, I'll have to wait patiently ;)
[HTC One Max] trabando:
What the hell are you saying? Ungrateful? He doesn't reply whilst being online, that's not being busy, that's being arrogant. He could reply, oh i'm busy, i'll look into it later, instead acting like a douchebag, just like you. Screw you dude..
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
It took you 3 days to see my message and reply. What, you arent online all the time responding to everyone right when they contact you?

Then dont expect that of others...
[HTC One Max] Howling Wolf:
Please, stop arguing. Several of us are stuck with the 2.47 hboot, we're waiting for beaups to tell us if he's working on the latest hboot for S-OFF. That's all. So, calm down everyone ?
[HTC One Max] RayHeath:
Wow, just saw this... Come on guys.... Let's not...! :mad:
[HTC One Max] madsponge26:
still no luck to s-off

what if i i never use the use the insecure kernel just the stock kernel? i push insecure kernel my phone reboots every 2-3 minutes. if use stock kernel to s-off, what will happen? totally bricked?
[HTC One Max] RayHeath:
Bro, with this procedure there is no way to brick your phone... If not compatible, then the process won't be completed :)
[HTC One Max] stigmes:
No signal after s-OFF :crying: what to do now?
[HTC One Max] rijohann:
What hboot do you have? If you have 2.47 it wont work:o
[HTC One Max] stigmes:
yes 2,47 , and now?:confused:
[HTC One Max] madsponge26:
try to downgrade hboot if possible.
[HTC One Max] stigmes:
im searching but cant find if or how can do this
[HTC One Max] andrdnl:
Do you have a solution for that?
[HTC One Max] madsponge26:
rooted and custom recovery installed?
[HTC One Max] stigmes:
yes :D
[HTC One Max] rijohann:
im s.on, its not a big deal, just need to push the boot.img trough abd when im flashing a New room, i remember that we never got s-off on HOX+, did that all the time..attaching a kernel flasher, just boot into bootloader, exstract the boot.img from the rom in the same folder as the kernelflasher, and start pushing..then flash rom..:laugh: