yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] animaleyes76:
They put validation in the new version of firewater which told you if it was invalid anyway . Maybe it still gives the error even if you are locked.. Worth a go i say..

Any output starting "90014" definitely won't get s-off at the moment. I don't think the 1500... ones do either.. do a search of the thread or try firewater before uncloking with htc dev etc.. it might still say
[One (M8) Original Android Development] JeckyllHavok:
No luck without the su binary so no go for me atm
[One (M8) Original Android Development] ugrubni:
thx to onem8, works like a charm with the large file method, ..second bottle and s-off
[One (M8) Original Android Development] spikeydoo2006:
Anyone know if it'll definitely work for me? Think I have one from the very first batch of devices.

Serial: SH42VW (Late February batch number).
[One (M8) Original Android Development] andybones:
The instructions on the site really can't be any more straight forward...

do you have adb working.

do you have HTC sync uninstalled?

do you have an anti-virus? - if so disable it.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] bpdev:
Worked Great!!!!!!!! Att model
[One (M8) Original Android Development] schnob:
So I thought I had successfully S-Offed, but after I installed CWM and started to reboot it asked me if I wanted to root. I said no and looked inside the about phone section, the kernel version does say root@abm030 #1 so I assume that has to be indicative of something but according to SuperSU I'm not rooted. Should I just run firewater again?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] mchief298:
Andy, you bringing your genius to the m8 too?

M8, nuff said.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] andybones:
yessir!

my m8 is s-off and ready for action!

just waiting for TWRP :)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] nick1313:
Were you htc dev unlocked?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] sfreemanoh:
FYI, if anyone else comes across a "error: device offline" message when trying to run ADB commands on your M8, you just need to get an updated Android SDK (or at least an updated ADB).
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Mastiha:
Same for me.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] waz675:
Kernel name@host is just the user the kernel dev compiled the kernel on their box. Root@ has nothing to do with super user on your phone.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] thejosh86:
Yes I know, the instructions are really easy but when you've run through the process 6+ times with the same result of all the firewater being chugged but no buzz, I thought I'd post my details to see if anyone else with the same variant has had failure/success.

Yes I have working adb, no I don't have HTC Sync installed and no I don't have AV enabled.

Is there any more information I can provide to help
[One (M8) Original Android Development] atomantmk:
I have HTC_102 and for now firewater S-Off don't work.

I must to wait for some better times.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] P1 Wookie:
Worked perfectly here on AT&T. Will make a donation when I get paid next Friday. Thanks!
[One (M8) Original Android Development] andybones:
All I did was try to help, bud.

I'm sorry you can't get it.

try another computer if you have access
[One (M8) Original Android Development] FitzysN6:
Yeah, I have an Aussie Vodafone, with basically the same HBOOT etc, and it doesn't work for me either. Followed instructions correctly, no HTC Sync etc, chugged a lot of bottles - No Buzz...
[One (M8) Original Android Development] iSaint:
im in the same boat as you bro everything's setup but when i agree by typing yes it just doesn't do anything ...

dev edition stock rooted
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Fidelio_o:
not yes, but Yes. makes a difference lol
[One (M8) Original Android Development] NJGSII:
Same here!

Can't believe how quick this came.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] iSaint:
i have been typing Yes with a capital Y .....
[One (M8) Original Android Development] thejosh86:
It's all good mate, I'm sure it'll get worked out :)

I'll try my stock rom when I get home from work and see if that makes a difference.

Edit: Seems like my fellow compatriots aren't having any luck either, maybe something with our variant.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Fidelio_o:
Open up a separate command prompt. And l start ADB Shell. Disconnect the phone from pc and try it again.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] irishj:
There's only one way to find out, try it.

Takes 5 mins at most
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Toxicology:
One question belonging to the "File-Transfer-Method"...is it needed to transfer the whole file or can it be cancelled as soon there's profit? :confused:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] clarkson63:
just cancel it.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] nintendolinky:
I have another M8 that won't S-OFF says not compatible on newer firewater :(
[One (M8) Original Android Development] 2shellbonus:
File transfer method worked.

Stock Sense rom, Touch recovery. HTCDEV Unlocked. EU/RUS GSM M8 model.

Thanks. Now i have a GOOGLE PLAY EDITION )
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jaythenut:
Any ideas when it got updated I've been trying for day's but not today:p
[One (M8) Original Android Development] nintendolinky:
No mate just i can't get it to work anymore. it just says nothing i try will get it to work.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] broncogr:
2 days ago

Not compatible at the moment as is mine
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jaythenut:
Oh does anyone got the old one that one was drinking but the new one won't thanks
[One (M8) Original Android Development] exad:
Hello All, New M8 owner from Telus here. Confirmed working. Achieved S-OFF and shooting beaups and the gang a donation.

Thanks A bunch guys!
[One (M8) Original Android Development] broncogr:
If the new one says it isn't compatible, the old one wont work either.

You can find it some pages back in this thread
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Sebianoti:
Took me a long time to decide to do this, just found out i can't just S-OFF, i need to unlock my bootloader first, exactly what i wanted to avoid, any temproot for GSM variants of the M8 yet?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Simpody:
I had EE branded and got soff with file transfer. Have to unlock boot loader via dev and root first. I have twrp recovery installed, stock 1.54 EE Rom
[One (M8) Original Android Development] JesseTron:
Restore to S-ON

How do we S-ON the device if we need to restore to stock?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Toxicology:
Fastboot oem writesecureflag 3
[One (M8) Original Android Development] backfromthestorm:
With unmodified hboot! Not with tampered removed.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jody04c:
WOO HOO!!! The copy Custom Rom worked after my third try and several Beers!!!! S-OFF at last!!!! :good:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] rtubbs85:
i'm lost and need help i don't understand adb or how to use it. can someone please direct me to a video or better instructions on how to use firewater please?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] dark2099:
Google is your friend.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] rtubbs85:
tried and could not figure it out still. i dont know how to use adb and the instructions are not clear enough for me
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Basil3:
I would avoid messing with your phone.....you could end up doing something to it you would regret. Best thing to do is read, there's plenty of info out there.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jaythenut:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4zBk2m1FPU firewater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81DqvCZFIA0 adb
[One (M8) Original Android Development] AndiTails:
Worked great here, on the second bottle.

Didn't need to do the big file trick.

On the Three (H3G) UK handset.

Have PhilZ's recovery and ARHD ROM installed, and yet......

Thank you :)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Razor2100:
I have open 500 Bottels ;) not work for my ....

I have a custom Rom copy to the internal SD, but just break at after 1 Bottel other 6,7,8 Bottel.

Please Help me !!!!!
[One (M8) Original Android Development] epsix:
just to be clear, i first need to unlock the phone through HTCDEV first before doing the s-off right?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Razor2100:
Yes it right !

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk
[One (M8) Original Android Development] rtubbs85:
i have the att model will it still work the same as verizon?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] epsix:
I really don't get it, why do i need to go through htcdev when an exploit getting soff is available? On my old Sensation don't need to go through htcdev.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] ZANGETSU786:
also check this guy vids out mate. Rootjunky.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Tiffany84:
From my understanding, this method needs root in order to work. If you can obtain root without going through the HTC unlock then your good. If not you'll have to do the HTC unlock first.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] epsix:
Ahhh...root is already available through [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] weaksauce method, once i've buy the phone tomorrow just install weaksauce and superSu.

[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] darn it....t take my money...670.00 root for z1s:D hehehe or else i'm taking it and buy M8...sigh..just joking.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jcase:
WeakSauce

Firewater s-off

uninstall weaksauce

flash recovery

supersu

You are going to want s-off as HTC should (better) be patching this swiftly.

Dunno, z1s guys told me I'm too much of an amateur to root their phone, might take me some months to compile the exploit for them
[One (M8) Original Android Development] epsix:
That's BS, they're just jelly..i'm keeping my z1s but wants root, i really don't want to hold the money any longer. Please try your best as possible so i can transfer the money bro.:D
[One (M8) Original Android Development] cityuk:
unbranded unlocked uk m8, not working :(

on new firewater shos device not compatable...

on old fire water bottles count up to 12 and it times out :( even when copying a file?!

any ideas????
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Tiffany84:
WeakSauce doesn't work for the T-Mobile variant correct? Would test but won't have the phone until tomorrow. By the way, thank you so much for all you've done and continue to do for the community.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Electronic Punk:
Yes, its not compatible.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] cityuk:
nightmare! you reckon it will be anytime soon??
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jcase:
It doesn't, it could be made to work but I would need the device here, and time. Not worth my time when you can htcdev unlock the device.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] sameer1807:
sorry, new to HTC, if i wanted to root and unlock my at&t HTC M8, what exactly would i need to do? the weaksauce, firewater or s-off method? help would be appreciated.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Tiffany84:
Totally understand. Was trying to avoid using HTC but S-Off is more important to me than the warranty issues. Thanks for the quick response.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Scramjet:
Here's my output of the cat command:

1501004d414732474303e3eb5f0d2100

Should it (not) work?

EDIT: I just got S-OFF a couple of seconds after posting this. Just have to keep persevering, I suppose. Thanks, beaups and everyone else! Large file transfer worked...

View attachment 2679462
[One (M8) Original Android Development] beaups:
I've asked elsewhere in this thread to stop the speculation please. If you have an incompatible device, firewater will notify you.

Next time, thread is locked.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] EtherealRemnant:
Shouldn't have warranty issues since you can remove tampered flags and fully relock with S-OFF... unless HTC changed something. I'm T-Mobile too so I guess I'll find out tomorrow.

HTC can't void your warranty for getting a token, they have to prove you used it. Since S-OFF allows you to cover your tracks so it looks like you never touched your device, it shouldn't be a problem.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] rtubbs85:
What is the reason for having a off? Is it needed to flash roms?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] beaups:
Guess we've made it to "that point". ......
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Root-Maniac:
Locked!!! :sly::sly::sly::sly::beer::beer::beer::beer::beer:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Brds7t7:
Search XDA or use Google!

Sent from My Calculator!
[One (M8) Original Android Development] sageandonion:
Shows incompatible device UK three model. Fully rooted atm. Has anyone tried going the temp root method after full root method failed?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] atomantmk:
Hi, I have HTC_102 and I can't remove Tampered flag, I have tried everything but don't work.

Is it here the same problem like S-Off for European version or I have problem with drivers?

I have tried with all HTC drivers...
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
I am back S-OFF :)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] gee2012:
No, you change change your CID and get almost any country specific update right away instead of waiting on yours for weeks and flash most RUU`s ;)

-BTW- Any way to reset the tampered flag and Lock the BL instead of Relocked atm.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
Tampered flag : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2708565

Locked/unlocked : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2708571
[One (M8) Original Android Development] gee2012:
Thanks mate, greatly appreciated. Might get an M8 soon ;)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Electronic Punk:
So you took your second device back just because it would not S-Off? :o
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jaythenut:
That's a good idea lol:silly:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
yess , with "camera" problems ;)

it is a good idea........ ;)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] EddyOS:
Nice bit of abusing the returns policy ;)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] AndroidInsanity:
REALLY hope it will become compatible with sim free unlocked UK version eventually. Sick of seeing that red writing on boot :(
[One (M8) Original Android Development] w0tha:
Running a Bootloader Unlocked, Rooted Telstra M8_UL and followed the process to a T yet when I type Yes to 'Do you understand the implications of these warnings?' I get shafted back to the shell command line?? Attempted this a couple of times with the same result.. any suggestions?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] animaleyes76:
Try a different USB port/pc
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Razor2100:
Does anyone know when Firewater a update?

i will s-off :crying:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Cuppeerr:
For anybody wondering if this works with the T-Mobile version, it does not.

edit: so i'm gonna throw an edit in here cause aparently it just doesn't work with some devices
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
It's nothing to do with the t-mobile version. Some phone's cannot be s-offed because.. can't explaine here.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Cuppeerr:
Okay, well that sucks a lot. I've never had that with an htc phone before:(
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Razor2100:
My phone is a Vodafone phone....

FW: 1.54.161.5 and my Cid is VODAP 102

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Cuppeerr:
Are you getting the same thing I was?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
I think beaups will find a solution.. :)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] The Great Dane:
Lets hope so, [emoji14]
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Razor2100:
I really hope so ;)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Cuppeerr:
No doubt he will, I mean this phone is like 3 weeks old. S-off of any capacity in 3 weeks is pretty amazing.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Razor2100:
can be one to ask beaups via irc ?;)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] The Great Dane:
He already did one hell of a good job, so patience is the keyword here[emoji3]
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Razor2100:
that's right : D
[One (M8) Original Android Development] stathis95194:
Welcome to my HTC One X tegra3 hell :D
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Sneakyghost:
1.) Beaups reads here as well.

2.) You think asking for an ETA is less of a problem just because it's outside of XDA?

Please, just don't even bother. All it does is creating very unpleasant and demotivating feelings.

You'll do the community no good by bugging those guys.

ViperOne M8 FTW
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
One X Tegra hell yeah :mad:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] The Great Dane:
Thanks sneaky you are so right.........[emoji14]
[One (M8) Original Android Development] snake4fun:
What Kind of T-Mobile, USA or Germany?

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk
[One (M8) Original Android Development] w0tha:
No dice :(
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Cuppeerr:
I'm on USA
[One (M8) Original Android Development] epsix:
Damn....there's goes me buying Tmobile US version.I'll wait till it can be Diff.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] b_rangel29:
Is the firewater download from the website supposed to take a while to download? Its showing as 4.3mb but says it has 20 minutes or so to complete...
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Cuppeerr:
It was an instant download for me....
[One (M8) Original Android Development] b_rangel29:
Interesting.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Cuppeerr:
I'd upload it to dropbox for ya but that's against their TOS:(

But it's worth the wait lol
[One (M8) Original Android Development] animaleyes76:
Totally agree. I mean .. what part of

"********** DO NOT COME TO IRC ASKING FOR UPDATES OR ETAS!!!!!! **********

********** if we are able to fix this issue, it will be announced **********

********** bye bye.....sorry it didn't work out. ***"

isn't clear....

and btw... i'm one of those that can't s-off so i'm as desperate as anyone. Just let them crack on with it, they'll let us know :)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] b_rangel29:
My computer is crawling right now I think. I just downloaded on my phone and transfer it to my computer.

Everything went great. S-off on sprint m8!!!
[One (M8) Original Android Development] grentuu:
thansk to developers and Onem8. Tried with standard instructions - no joy. transferred a 1.7 gb movie file to INTERNAL storage as soon as it said preparing and it s-offed on first chug :)

UK Vodafone on 1.54.161.5
[One (M8) Original Android Development] snake4fun:
Hi,

Have anyone experience with s-off and the T-Mobile German device?

Gesendet von meinem HTC One mit Tapatalk
[One (M8) Original Android Development] kleiner81:
No success for me, tried "old" firewater+ sending file to internal sd-card and newer version. Told me not compatible at the moment. So I wait patiently :)

Gesendet von meinem Nexus 5 mit Tapatalk
[One (M8) Original Android Development] cityuk:
not good :( hope we get a release soon!! :angel:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] angusc:
Has anyone managed to S-Off a middle east unit? I always buy the unlocked phone but this time it seems the exploit is with the branded and non international versions.......?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Toxicology:
I have a tmob Germany as well.. With both firewater versions I only get 12 empty bottles and the hint to try again. So I think my tmob m8 is compatible. Well, till now I wasn't brave enough to use file transfer method... I'm afraid bricking my jewel and maybe wait till new firewater comes.

Sent from my M7
[One (M8) Original Android Development] SSS Desire:
I've a Middle East unit i.e. HTC__J15 to be exact (before changing to Super CID) and managed to S-OFF a few days ago
[One (M8) Original Android Development] sageandonion:
Can you please explain the exact method you did as it might help me or others.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
follow the firewater instruction.

then type yes and when it comes in firewater to "preparing, one moment."

Copy any custom rom to your internal sd-card from your computer(windows explorer)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] sageandonion:
I don't think it'll work with mine as I get the device not compatible warning more or less straight away.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] Onem8:
It will only work when your device is compatible :)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] robt772000:
Telstra M8. S-off 1st bottle whilst copying rom zip across. Win.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] edwinrodriguez810:
Would this work with T-Mobile US Version?
[One (M8) Original Android Development] sirioo:
the device not compatible :crying:
[One (M8) Original Android Development] w0tha:
Got mine all sorted with beaups last night on Telstra :)
[One (M8) Original Android Development] mwang:
Working
[One (M8) Original Android Development] edwinrodriguez810:


---------- Post added at 12:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:16 AM ----------

For it too work do I have to be rooted and have boot loader unlock thru HTC because I remember when I had the m7 once you unlock you boot loader would be lock and I keep my warranty
[One (M8) Original Android Development] combatmedic870:
I have never had this much trouble unlocking a device EVER!!!!!

"Chmod is not recognized as an internal or external command""??

HELP ME PLEASE!!!!

Im HTCDEV unlocked and rooted.

Any help would be helpful!
[One (M8) Original Android Development] ahmed_ais:
I've been there .. You have to be FAST .. once you issued the command su and pressed Enter, Be sure the next command to be issued ASAP ... sometimes the shell just kicks you out ... then the chmod command will operate on you Command Prompt not with the shell, which is why you see this error.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] combatmedic870:
So i have to enter

everything

after SU really fast or just the chmod? If i wait the data\local\tmp\firewater say there is no path. If i enter it all in really fast it does nothing and stops at a C:\android> (which is where i have all of my files.

Am i missing a file? I have adb, adbwinapi, adbwinusbapi,fastboot, firewater
[One (M8) Original Android Development] ahmed_ais:
Make sure the command "adb wait-for-device push firewater /data/local/tmp" finishes successfuly ... and you see something like "sent x KB" or so I don't remember. If you are really rooted it should work fine. If not, this command will not work, and so the last 2 commands will fail as well since no file sent to the phone actually.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] combatmedic870:
It does push firewater in the 2nd command and then i type adb shell, SU, then chmod......, then /data/local/tmp/firewater

It just doesnt do anything.everything is fine up to either SU or chmod.

Im perm rooted and htc dev unlocked.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] epsix:
Tmobile US i keep getting this?

!!If firewater hangs for more than 2 minutes or device enters qhusb mode, ho

!!If firewater hangs for more than 2 minutes or device enters qhusb mode, ho

!!If firewater hangs for more than 2 minutes or device enters qhusb mode, ho

ld power for 60 seconds !!

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[One (M8) Original Android Development] combatmedic870:
My ADB keeps disconnecting right as i say Yes. Anyone know how to fix this??
[One (M8) Original Android Development] jaxenroth:
I was having the similar problem as person above. killing the server and starting it did the trick. Thx.
[One (M8) Original Android Development] combatmedic870:
I just tried that and it did not work. New PC and new USB cord, tried 3 others, uninstalled and installed the drivers, reboots. Nothing has worked. As soon as i type yes is disconnects and shoots me back to the start.