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[HTC One Max] Zarboz:
About to receive my device outs hboot 2.47 the kit kat hboot
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
Ain't 2.47 jellybean 4.3 hboot?
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
So unless I'm missing something the only way to root a Verizon One Max permanently is with rumrunner? I want to use firewater to s-off/unlock the bootloader since I'm on a Mac but as far as I see I can only do that with the temp root method, then you lose root access afterwards I guess?

Thanks for for any help.

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Nevermind looks like firewater downloads are all broken. Guess they're not around anymore?
[HTC One Max] Zarboz:
Auto correct failed me

I meant to ask what os that hboot came with but you've answered me thanks
[HTC One Max] Zarboz:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/26z7d6thyqysiqa/firewater

This firewater?
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
That is the same file I downloaded... is it supposed to be a 4mb file with no extension?

EDIT: Doesn't really matter I'm going to have use rumrunner anyway to obtain root.
[HTC One Max] is0lde:
I get as far the first bottle is open and chugging.....

The screen goes blank and firewater quits.

I am on Hboot 1.55..

tried rumrunner - ending up having a few myself.

Cant get this S-of to work .........:crying:
[HTC One Max] Zarboz:
ok so if you follow the directions on firewater website: Direct quote from their site

download firewater binary (yes its 4mb with no extension its meant to be run on phone)

and download the temp_root binary (its also small and runs on phone)

Instructions (temp-root method)

This method may allow firewater to work on a fully stock/htcdev locked device. This method is being provided as a convenience. Do NOT seek support if this temproot does not work for you.

Ensure device is booted to android with usb debugging enabled.

USB 2.0 ports are preferred.

You should not be connected using any hubs which may cause connectivity issues

Ensure that lock screen security is disabled on your device.

no passcode lock

no pattern lock

no face lock

Download firewater HERE

Download temproot HERE

Push, Prepare, and Execute temproot and firewater:

Folow these commands in your terminal on the computer:

adb reboot <–important!!!!
adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp
adb push temproot /data/local/tmp
adb shell
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/temproot
chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater
/data/local/tmp/temproot <---- this can take like 10-15 minutes to run
/data/local/tmp/firewater

Agree to the terms and conditions you are prompted with

Allow the exploit to do its work.

Profit

http://firewater-soff.com/
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
Thanks so much... I hate wasting a developer's time. I didn't realize those files went on the phone. This is my first HTC device, I've been a Samsung die-hard. These processes are new to me.

One more question, because this is a little out of order compared to way it works with Samsungs. After finishing with Firewater, is at easy as using as goo manager to get a custom recovery then I can obtain permanent root by flashing the supersu.zip?
[HTC One Max] Zarboz:
I would suggest using something like recovery tool

it is setup for the HTC one max

you would download the corresponding recovery from the forums here (most likely not on goo.im yet) for your device (t6ul = euro device t6wl = verizon device)

your not wasting time I want you to have s-off to enjoy fun things here :D

Fire water will give you a "success !!" message at the end of the process just run

adb reboot bootloader

to verify you have s-off

if you dont have adb or fastboot let me know ill zip up the mac versions and tell you how to install them
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
thanks a lot i do have adb & fastboot already. here's what im getting in terminal window when i'm entering adb commands:

Last login: Sat Mar 8 19:36:02 on ttys000

Joshuas-MacBook-Pro:~ joshuamatthews$ cd /users/joshuamatthews/downloads/android-1

Joshuas-MacBook-Pro:android-1 joshuamatthews$ ./adb devices

List of devices attached

FA3B8SC03587	device

Joshuas-MacBook-Pro:android-1 joshuamatthews$ ./adb reboot

Joshuas-MacBook-Pro:android-1 joshuamatthews$ ./adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp

cannot stat 'firewater': No such file or directory

Joshuas-MacBook-Pro:android-1 joshuamatthews$​

Is it because the file on my phone is named 'firewaterdownload-3.bin'? I've tried a combination of different names in terminal with no success. Or could it be because those files aren't in that file path maybe?

Once again, thank you lol.
[HTC One Max] Zarboz:
Download Teamviewer and install it

then PM me your hangouts ill help you s-off real fast
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
[MENTION=1615671]Zarboz[/MENTION] spent 2 hours remote controlling my comp to try and s-off my phone. He is a genius, just thought the community should know the work this guy just put in to help an htc noob like me
[HTC One Max] Zarboz:
silly mac

all we need is rumrunner to work on mac then :-p

let me know how tomorrow goes

you should gain S-OFF no problem
[HTC One Max] japodude:
put the downloaded files in the same dir as the adb and fastboot tool.

adb push command sends files to device, so if firewater isnt in the same dir then its got nothing to copy
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
Yeah that was just me not understanding it, zarboz tried using firewater on mac and rumrunner on 32&64bit Ubuntu and Linux mint through virtual box and vmware no success. The next day I just used a windows computer at work to do everything with rumrunner took 15 mins lol

Sent from my HTC6600LVW using Xparent Red Tapatalk 2
[HTC One Max] sweetdreamz338:
just tried this but nothing happend

D:\Data\HTC ONE\HTCOneRoot>adb reboot

D:\Data\HTC ONE\HTCOneRoot>adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp

4802 KB/s (4347896 bytes in 0.884s)

D:\Data\HTC ONE\HTCOneRoot>adb shell

root@m7:/ # su

su

root@m7:/ # chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

root@m7:/ # /data/local/tmp/firewater

/data/local/tmp/firewater

==================== firewater S-OFF 0.5.3.16 ===========================

firewater 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 firewater 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.

firewater S-OFF may not be rehosted, repackaged, one-clicked, etc.

support is available @ #firewater on the freenode and andirc networks

support is much faster there vs.posting helpme threads on xda etc

Do not operate a motor vehicle after interacting with firewater

Do not inhale firewater or allow firewater to come in contact with eyes

firewater is best served at extremely cold temperatures

firewater has been known to cause temporary lapses in judgement

DO NOT TAUNT FIREWATER, YOU'VE BEEN WARNED

=========================================================================

Do you understand the implications of these warnings?

(Yes/No)

Yes

Yes

And Nothing still S_ON
[HTC One Max] Jiggity Janx:
Whenever you ask for help please provide all the information you can so that we have even a chance of knowing what you have and tried to do.
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
Is your phone HTC One MAX or just the HTC One? :p

Anyways, whats your Hboot version ?
[HTC One Max] sweetdreamz338:
Just HTC One

1.55.0000
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
This is the One MAX forum, the HTC One forum might be a better place to post. :D
[HTC One Max] Ninja25:
worked for me! htc one hboot 1.55 kitkat 4.2.2 on windows 8.1 you the best!!
[HTC One Max] Jamal121:
damn you are the best Thank you verymach :good:
[HTC One Max] Stolly08:
I'm on HBOOT1.55 VZ HTC ONE 4.3 I did everything and it said root was acquired....

[*] Attempting to acquire root. This will take 5-10 minutes, be patient.

[*] Root acquired.

[*] Thanks, HTC, for leaving this exploit open for such a ridiculously long time!

shell@m7wlv:/ #

C:\Users\Stolly\AppData\Local\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>

But it still says locked and HBOOT 1.55 and still s-on...

What can I do now ? I tried to goto recovery and it just made a black screen then had a red triangle in it.... (was really freaking out!)

My update to 4.4 is about to push in 7hrs I gotta figure this out! I don't want to be stuck!
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
You need to use rumrunner I haven't seen anybody with a vzw one max use firewater successfully
[HTC One Max] Stolly08:
It's not the max just the HTC One
[HTC One Max] joshm.1219:
Oh I didn't even know this worked for the one figured just the one max since it's in the one max forum
[HTC One Max] beaups:
You might consider actually running firewater after that first tenproot step.
[HTC One Max] OAlbalooshi:
Thankyou so much!! worked like a charm.
[HTC One Max] xXDurrTYSOutHXx:
Need help!

I just upgraded to Verizon HTC One M7 which came with newest version 4.4.2 kitkat hboot 1.56 and am trying to root phone. So far I installed weak sauce apk and then supersu to gain temp root access. I am however having trouble understanding to to use firewater to gain s-off. Can someone please assist me.
[HTC One Max] brownbuffalo:
Dame situation here. Any help with getting s-off after weaksauce on an htc one for verizon would be fantastic!
[HTC One Max] brownbuffalo:
Hi all,

Attempting Firewater s-off on my HTC one, but can't get past "adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp"

Any suggestions on getting past this would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

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Retried the process and was able to get further along.

However, the final command I'm able to get to is "su"

Once I enter that, instead of getting "root..." I get "not found."

My SU also says, "“There is no SU binary installed and SuperSU can’t install it"

Any suggestions on a course of action?

Again, its the HTC One M7

Thanks
[HTC One Max] japodude:
what hboot are you on. firewater not been confirmed on hboot 2.49.000

Did you download the temp root files too and issue the command for temp root when using firewater

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/temproot

check http://firewater-soff.com/instructions/ there's a method for phones already rooted with su. and a little down the page there's a method for non rooted phone using temp root.

might be easier to install twrp recovery and when you reboot from twrp recovery, it will ask if you want to install superuser
[HTC One Max] pm.mohanani@gmail.com:
getting error for while using on ONE MAX

Rooted, SPRINT htc ONE MAX.

i get the following error after doing the said things.

" there really isn't a helluva lot to do here. bye bye"

Please find Attachment
[HTC One Max] beaups:
That message means you are s-off already......
[HTC One Max] z03wpd:
Thank you worked like a charm on my HTC ONE on the 1st attempt.
[HTC One Max] pm.mohanani@gmail.com:
Thank you...
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Glad I could help
[HTC One Max] rowihel2012:
have unlocked international htc one max by htcdev

i have vipermax 1.0.1 rom

my hboot is 2.49.0000

i wanna to s-off it but i can not understand the steps of using firewater from here

http://xdaforums.com/show....php?t=2632385

i dont understand what this mean

Push, Prepare, and Execute firewater:

adb reboot <–important!!!!

adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp

adb shell

su

chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

/data/local/tmp/firewater

what is this? where to but the firwater file? what should i do after?
[HTC One Max] derf1327:
Can't get it to push. says no directory there
[HTC One Max] farazhassankhan:
Put "firewater" downloaded file in your adb/fastboot filder. Change directory to your fastboot/adb folder in DOS/CMD: For Example: "cd c://OneMax" and then copy paste these lines one by one

1: adb reboot

2: adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp

3: adb shell

4: su

5: chmod 755 /data/local/tmp/firewater

/data/local/tmp/firewater

And say "Yes" to whatever it says in DOS prompt.

Your phone must be booted to UI while you run above mentioned process.

Hope it helps.
[HTC One Max] konsti23:
THANKS

Hey there

Just achieved S-OFF.

Thank you guys for your great effort. Easy going, all went well.

CHeers

K.
[HTC One Max] rowihel2012:
MY hboot is

2.49.000

in 50 second it finish great program

done now i am s-off

every thing in htc one max is easy not like Samsung

i really adore my one max

hope thy mad one max 2
[HTC One Max] rdeluis:
Thanks for the S-Off

Done in under a minute! Thank you.

I just jumped from a Note II to the Max today, it came loaded with the new 4.4. Reading these forums like a maniac, so far, got the S-Off and temp root with weaksauce done. Is there a way to perma root the Max on 4.4 yet?

I want to apologize in advance if I'm posting this last question on the wrong section, just very anxious to start flashing new roms.

Thank you all
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
Root is as simple as fishing the supersu zip from recovery. Which model is your phone? International unlocked?
[HTC One Max] rdeluis:
It's a Verizon's

HTC6600VW

SOFF

TEMP ROOT
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
It works like a charm! flawless without any probs.. One max international t6ul.. many thanks!! :good::good:
[HTC One Max] dung15:
Can i do s-off with h-boot 2.49( international version)
[HTC One Max] jpvasquez:
Im having a Little problem

Im following this instructions "Instructions (normal, rooted device method)"

Im using CM10

The problem that I get is the following:

root@m7spr:/ # /data/local/tmp/firewater

/data/local/tmp/firewater

root@m7spr:/ #

I dont know why Im not recieving the "accept terms....... message"

Please help me.
[HTC One Max] JBS976:
You have CM for this phone? Been waiting for that.
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
mate this is the one max forum not the original one :D

he has an HTC one, not a MAX
[HTC One Max] JBS976:
Oh shoot, I was getting all excited for nothing then. How does that happen you think? The forums seem to be clearly marked as to which device is being talked about.
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
He was drunk. LOL! :eek::eek:
[HTC One Max] jpvasquez:
I do have CM its working amazing. Go for it

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If you have read and saw videos you know this method works for most HTC models
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
Absolutely can. I'm also 2.49 hboot t6ul international. rooted and s-off done. Just follow the firewater s-off steps.
[HTC One Max] MrT69:
Whats about the hboot Editions @ firewater's web site?

Will they run on the HTC One MAX?

Thanks!
[HTC One Max] MrT69:
Is there a workaround not to use HTC to unlock the bootloader?
[HTC One Max] mafyas:
AFAIK, stock device unlock via HTC dev.

Then take a look at this thread @ [how to] lock/unlock your bootloader without htcdev(s-off required)
[HTC One Max] blue8:
help

can someone help me ?

i can't s-off my htc one max international unlocked

Android 4.4.2 Virtuous Onemax 2.0.3

hboot 2.47
[HTC One Max] farazhassankhan:
At what stage do you see this error? please let us know step by step.
[HTC One Max] blue8:
all commands are working and it did not gave any warning that it failed or succeeded, just returned to prompt, and my phone rebooted, still s-on :(
[HTC One Max] farazhassankhan:
make sure "firewater" file is placed in your adb-fastboot folder

make sure all drivers are installed

make sure debugging is on in developers settings

make sure you are using original data cable that came with your phone
[HTC One Max] dung15:
My one max international 4.4.2 stock unlock bootloader and root when i do follow s-off (intruction normal,rooted devive menthod) then have issue. HTCDev unlocked, rooted and custome recovery. In my hboot show red text "Tampered" and hboot 2.49 and i get this:

The first bottle is open

chugging..........

whelp, that bottle is empty, opening bottle 2

chugging..........

bottle 3

chugging...

4....5...

:\Program Files\Android\android-sdk\platform-tools>

Everytime, i get that. the phone get's stuck in qhusb mode. I hold the power button till the phone restarts but still s-on. Any ideas?
[HTC One Max] japodude:
i had to use usb 3 port with update axhi usb host driver. my t6ul did same thing. move to different port and voila! works
[HTC One Max] bonezsz90:
I got as far as the last step in the htcdev where it says to press yes on ur phone I pressed the power button like it said but nothing happen so I held it and my phone rebooted. Now I tried to push the firewater on cmd and it's saying the device can't be found. Any suggestions? Also when I go into bootloader it says unlocked on top. But when I click reboot to recovery my phone comes to a blank screen with a red phone icon. Am I doing the steps right or did I leave something out? Been trying to figure it out since 6 this morning.
[HTC One Max] Hazem99922:
any help please
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Try to open adb folder, and after that press shift + right click, then select open comand prompt.

If this doesn't work open like an administrator
[HTC One Max] gazbake:
hi please help trying to s off on viper 6.2.1

why am I getting this far and nothing is happening

see attached picture
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Disable firewall, uninstall antivirus
[HTC One Max] :
Can we get S-ON via writesecureflag 3 again ?
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Is an HTC device, so it must work. But why do you want to s-on? If you lock your device leave no trace, with benefits from S-off

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] jlengvarsky:
Ok i am lost im on a sprint HTC one MAX with a 2.49 hboot..... i am rooted twrp recovery su is working when i try to drink the firewater I get as far as chugging the first bottle then it goes back to a shell prompt. reboot to bootloader and still s-on i have tried many many times on different computers in diferent locations. i am at a loss really hope someone can pint me to where i went wrong
[HTC One Max] blue8:
I had same problem like u...

i just uninstall latest htc driver and install old version of htc driver

my advice is try older htc driver..
[HTC One Max] jlengvarsky:
where did you find the old drivers the HTC dev site?
[HTC One Max] blue8:
try this one

http://www.mediafire.com/?r5u3bq9h1y4ycg9

i also install this driver for my window 8.1

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2598155
[HTC One Max] Hazem99922:
i do it but i have another problem

look at the imageView attachment 2747736

i tried 100 time

still s-on

help please
[HTC One Max] Hazem99922:
the same for me

you find solution?
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
I think the SU binary is the cause of the issue, Can you guys check if you have the latest version of Su binary or please check on the forum which version of SU binary is stable without segmentation fault.
[HTC One Max] :
Just because to get it mostly near to stock. Cause my Touch seems broken, when i turn my Max into Portrait Mode the Touch dont react Most times O.o really weird
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
I recommend to flash a new fresh rom, and to see if problem persist. If not it was a software problem.

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] :
I already did all that But still have the Problem ;) But thanks for the tips
[HTC One Max] sunilromy:
hey i am having 2.49 hboot.. and it doesn't work? what to do?
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Tell exactly what is happening

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] sunilromy:
thank you.. I did it.. new driver doesn't works if you are on 2.49.. i manually installed older htc driver and it worked like a charm..
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Glad to see you got it.

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] jessada98:
Can someone help me plz

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2550559

I follow this thread to step G

till I find out that Hboot2.49 can't use with rumrunner but it too late. I stuck with Htc one boot page. I want to s-off with firewater but my phone didn't boot in to the main page, so I can't s-off with firewater.

Now I can't use my phone anymore. Can someone tell me how to S-off with this situation
[HTC One Max] pradeepvizz:
You should be able to get to the bootloader, once you are able to do perform a factory reset.
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Just install a older driver for htc. See previous post to download it

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] dung15:
I try but it stop in last command...help me
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Disable firewall, uninstall antivirus, and first check if adb is working. (adb devices)

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] dung15:
i do all...but the same issue..
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
What can I say. When it was the same issue, the fix it was what I just say. What can you do, is to change USB cable, or USB port, or both

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] dung15:
i already use two pc and the same
[HTC One Max] japodude:
look to me that when you issue command su, you are not getting superuser root so firewater cant continue

when you issuse coman su, the prompt should change to $. when i did firewater, i had to allow the su request on the phone

ps some people have had success by downgrading the device drivers to earlier version
[HTC One Max] dung15:
I already install htc old version and my rom rooted...so strange!..
[HTC One Max] gabrielvl:
Change your USB cable and/or USB port. Delete your installed driver.

For me is clear, after I look on the photo attached it say: adb device not found.

If you tipe on adb /comand prompt (adb devices) and hit enter, if the message what I just write, your pc don't find/recognize your device from those reasons.

1- bad USB connection /cable

2- driver not installed correctly

3- driver is not compatible

Fix this and must work.

PS if you fix this and still you get another error just say and I will help you. But first fix this

Sent from my HTC One max
[HTC One Max] hooover:
I have the Sprint Variant 2.49 hboot, full root, dev unlcked and trying to do this right here...I place firewater in /androidSdk/platform-tools because that is where adb and fastboot are located...I am still getting "No such directories" or something similar...above is the only answer I got on search...I cannot achieve S-Off any assistance would be helpful...

This is what I see:

C:\Users\Charles>adb push firewater /data/local/tmp

cannot stat 'firewater': No such file or directory

FIX: Seems that the cmd prompt needed to be opened with the platform folder
[HTC One Max] khansharyar58:
I tried that htc driver you gave link to but now when i do adb devices my one max doesnt show up anymore
[HTC One Max] hooover:
Just try the updated drivers...go into the folder that has adb/fastboot/(where firewater should be placed) and hold shift w/ right click on mouse your menu will show a list of things look at "Open command Here"...give this a shot...it should work
[HTC One Max] khansharyar58:
I have a a folder named android in my C: and a adv folder which has adb and adbwinapi.dll and adbwinusbapi.dll and fastboot application not folder

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OK didn't get what you were saying for a second i did that but still its chugs one bottle and then goes back to root@t6whl or something like that
[HTC One Max] khansharyar58:
can you help me as well
[HTC One Max] Rix70:
please Dev, the m7 with new hboot 1.56+ can't go in OFF..

Tnx however for all
[HTC One Max] drummerboy814:
Not sure what's going wrong really... fails during temproot process... what's the problem? Screenshot attached
[HTC One Max] morktista:
put it on your sd card and copy it to that folder in your phone then run it
[HTC One Max] kaovasile:
It's working!

God job

Thank you!
[HTC One Max] Pachupp:
please i need help, I try to do everything but get the last step where I have to put "Yes" and start all over again﻿
[HTC One Max] waco2hot33:
Please explain more maybe I can help!! Which part are you stuck at
[HTC One Max] Milad.Alef:
i have same problem . can any1 help ???
[HTC One Max] svt54:
I think this is the issue the guy a few posts up is having. [/URL][/IMG]

I am on hboot 2.49, Vipermax 2.0. I have tried it about 25 times now. Same result every time.