yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[One (M9) General] nkk71:
Actually, it should be the other way around, on the M8 & M7 it used to be:

S-ON

can only flash signed firmwares/ruus, and need to be same or higher version (but not too high)

bootloader needs to be locked or relocked

S-OFF

can flash any firmware/ruu, irrelevant of version number, and doesnt need to be HTC signed either

bootloader can be unlocked/locked/relocked, doesnt matter a bit

Small note (applies to both S-ON and S-OFF): if using encrypted ruu or firmware (though firmware usually isnt encrypted, only signed), the version has to be close, to your current version; HTC keep changing the decryption keys, so going from a low version, for example a 1.xx.xxx.x directly to 4.xx.xxx.x will probable fail, since the 1.xx.xxx.xx firmware/hboot wont be able to decrypt the 4.xx.xxx.x encrypted RUU.

there are a few RUUs that don't have that restriction, but in general that's the case.

The M9 is somewhat different regarding the above, and it is highly recommended not to relock bootloader, due to "security feature", which requires "Settings->Developer options->Allow OEM unlocking" to be checked;

if you end up with an S-ON phone, no bootable ROM to be able to enable the above option, then you are stuck. (i mean seriously stuck)

Do you mean SIM locked or bootloader locked

for bootloader unlocking just go here http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/

If however you have a Verizon device (in particular because you mentioned your previous M8 was Verizon - m8wlv), they don't allow bootloader unlocking

If you have a normal M9 (ie not Verizon), then you can use htcdev to bootloader unlock; Note, if you are running a 2.xx.xxx.x version, remember to enable the "Allow OEM unlock" mentioned above
[One (M9) General] azama02:
Thank you very much , you helped me more .I have been enable the Allow OEM unlocking, and I got token but when I flashed it I have got error
[One (M9) General] scotty1223:
wlv(Verizon) variants can usually be unlocked via htcdev by changing the cid. Most folks will change to some form of supercid (11111111,22222222,33333333,etc) but you could change it to about anything.

fastboot oem writecid xxxxxxxx

You will need to be s off to change cid(but if you're s off you can root and use this method)
[One (M9) General] azama02:
I'M talking about m9 and this is first time to unlock bootloader , Chinese version
[One (M9) General] scotty1223:
If you're s on,you're Sol. You'll need to track down someone with a java card
[One (M9) General] azama02:
Yes I am s-on
[One (M9) General] nkk71:
If you are on a version that allows htcdev then just:

1- enable OEM unlocking

2- follow instructions on http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/

get token using fastboot

submit to htcdev

receive unlock.bin

flash it

there are "how to's" in the general section.

if on the other hand, htcdev tells you it's forbidden (for example, like Verizon phones), then you need s-off

.
[One (M9) General] azama02:
Can I get s-off before unlock , my phone HTC_himauhl.
[One (M9) General] nkk71:
Nope, you can't (unless as mentioned before you use special hardware, as mentioned before by scotty1223)

himauhl is allowed by htcdev, so unlock bootloader using it

then if you want to s-off also, you can use sunshine
[One (M9) General] scotty1223:
In this case,if you're unable(or unwilling) to use sunshine,you'll need to track down someone with a java card or xtc2 clip.

Azama02,Please continue this discussion elsewhere,as it is not relevant to this thread
[One (M9) General] jureca:
[MENTION=3437245]scotty1223[/MENTION] This method works on HTC One A9?,thanks

Enviado desde mi HTC One A9 mediante Tapatalk
[One (M9) General] JochenP:
of course not! :eek:

locations of flags differs...

...and wrong thread
[One (M9) General] scotty1223:
To take it a step further, I would very strongly advise NOT attempting this on A9 and newer devices, even if you locate the flag. Phones are getting too complicated to modify in this manner.
[One (M9) General] jureca:
Ok Thanks!

Enviado desde mi HTC One A9 mediante Tapatalk
[One (M9) General] adryyandc:
If i unlock bootloader will i be able to do:

adb reboot bootloader

fastboot boot boot.img.

with custom kernel?

Where i can find stock ROM or stock boot.img? I could not find on HTC site.
[One (M9) General] hgoldner:
Are you talking about flashing a different boot image? If so, your code is wrong. It's

fastboot[B] flash [/B]boot <name_of_boot_image_file.img> (emphasis added)

Secondly, there are lots of threads all over the M9 forums with stock images, depending upon which version you want to run.

Finally, flashing a boot image is not the same thing as flashing a kernel.
[One (M9) General] adryyandc:
I'm trying to boot a custom kernel which will be removed on restart. That's why i did not used flash. I will flash only if it will work.

I'll move my discussion on a new thread.
[One (M9) General] shezaad879:
Thank you for this thread. I received my 2 M9s with locked bootloader but S-Off too. Took me longer than it should as one phone worked and one didn't as it wouldn't show on adb. Had to use a usb 2.0 port for it to work. I did the unlock via recovery.
[One (M9) General] somboons:
Can I apply with other device ?

what' partition of mmcblk0p2 ?
[One (M9) General] ANGELWARED:
adb cant unlock it

no sir i couldnt unlock it after locking it coz adb doesnt recognize any adb devices,. using htc m9 1.32.161.15. it is stuck at boot loader and recovery not working

please help

someone plz share link for RUU for htc m9 1.32.161.15
[One (M9) General] PrizmaticSmoke:
First line of Original Post:

"*this thread is for m9. it will NOT work on m7,or any older device. please check the general forum for your particular device for a similar thread."

Post from the OP one page back replying to pretty much the same question:

"To take it a step further, I would very strongly advise NOT attempting this on A9 and newer devices, even if you locate the flag. Phones are getting too complicated to modify in this manner."

Please don't brick your phone, this is device specific, and that is plainly stated by the OP and others in this thread numerous times.
[One (M9) General] mgriffin13:
I am S-OFF on my M9 and recently ran the MM RUU to update my Sprint phone. Prior to running the RUU, I ran 'fastboot oem relock' and now the bootloader shows S-OFF and RELOCKED. After running the RUU, I cannot install SuperSU and was told that I need to re-unlock the bootloader. When I try to unlock the bootloader using my Unlock_code.bin, I get

Any ideas? Thanks

---------- Post added at 11:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:17 PM ----------

Figured it out. I had to enable 'oem unlocking' from the developer options
[One (M9) General] nishu_nisarg:
not able to execute command

i did all the following steps and it shows

C:\Users\shraddhadeep\Downloads\OneXRoot>echo -ne "HTCU" | dd of=/dev/block/mmcb

lk0p2 bs=1 seek=33796

'dd' is not recognized as an internal or external command,

operable program or batch file.
[One (M9) General] 23rdstreet:
cosmetically s-on?

Hey Guys,

I have all the goods (unlocked bootloader, modified, s-off, etc) but am cosmetically 'locked' & 'official' in bootloader & download mode. I was wondering if there is a mod to show s-on in the same way while actually being s-off...

Did I miss a post?

Thanks for all of your help. xda forever! :laugh:
[One (M9) General] LibertyMonger:
Can someone help me root my Verizon M9? It is locked but s-off, I am trying to unlock the bootloader. I do not have root or a custom recovery. If I can fastboot flash a custom recovery when locked then I can just flash SU

---------- Post added at 10:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:16 PM ----------
[One (M9) General] LibertyMonger:
Hey buddy, sorry to bug you with the M9 but it seems these threads have been deserted lol. I was hoping to get a bit of advice, it's been a long time since I have unlocked my M9, I have the 10 now but my mom still has the M9. I had sent it to get s-off with the java card when we first got it but I did not unlock it, I just wanted s-off to be able to use when needed. Now I need to unlock it but flashing root isn't working, it acts as if it is working but when it boots it is not rooted. Do I need to be unlocked to get root? Cause I cannot enter this unlock command without root. Only other option I see is to change to supercid. Can you help me get root if that's what I need or is supercid the best option? Maybe I am using the wrong su zip or something, I am having a hard time. Any help is appreciated.
[One (M9) General] efrant:
Flash a TWRP, and boot into it. Then execute the command in the first post to unlock your bootloader (only the one line that starts with echo). Then flash SuperSU v2.65 (not a newer version).
[One (M9) General] LibertyMonger:
Thank you very much I will try that, does it matter if it's a newer or older version of TWRP?

---------- Post added at 11:16 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 AM ----------

This isn't working either, says is not recognized as a command.

---------- Post added at 11:28 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:16 AM ----------

It worked! I had to type the command in TWRP, that's where I messed up. Thanks a bunch buddy much appreciated!
[One (M9) General] Andy@2901:
Need help to unlock bootloder

I successfully connected my device as fastboot device and also get the serial number in CMD as you instruct but after that i am following your process it didnot work

Mod edit: Please do not quote the entire OP as this results in Spam.
[One (M9) General] Andy@2901:
I also have the same model HTC M9 VZW US and not able to unlock bootloader ....... may be its coz of my poor technical skills

Dear sir help me to resolve this problem

My device is S-off but don't know its rooted or not....... and when i trying to go to the recovery it show me TWRP Recovery .

i purchased it from olx.

[IMG="Please check and suggest me ..... what should i do"]C:\Users\Counter-1\Pictures\cmd to unlock.PNG[/IMG]
[One (M9) General] hatsaunhoft:
help me please. ^_^

it's work on HTC one M9 Plus?? :)
[One (M9) General] stefico:
htc one m9 locked

Hi,

do i have any chance to unlock the bootloader if i don't have access to "usb debugging is checked in developer options"

device is an htc one m9 S-off but download mode and bootloader locked.

Please hellllp me
[One (M9) General] mrrocketdog:
good info. thankd
[One (M9) General] mrrocketdog:
:good:
[One (M9) General] BACHIROU786:
Very interesting this tutorial I would like to be on the line I have an HTC m9 Verizon s -off nougat oem unlock not visible in setting not root os 4.49.605.11 0pja30000 cid 11111111

1- how to root your phone

2-how to install twpr

3-how to unlocking bootloader

4-how to downgrade back to android 6 For reminder oem unlock not visible in setting the phone not root Thanks in advance engineers
[One (M9) General] David950517:
htcdev is can't use so how to root and use this tutorial
[One (M7) Android Development] John Hoder:
Hey Folks,

I made a testing build of Nameless ROM for our devices (m7).

It's based on android 5.1.1

As this is not an official build (Nameless does not support HTC one so far), please don't report any bugs to them but to me!

Official website: http://nameless-rom.org

This rom is intended for m7ul devices, not for Verizon nor any other US courier versions.

Of course, I would like to thank the whole Nameless team for the amazing work :))

How to flash:

- Don't do it if you don't know it

- ROM does not contain Gapps, you need to install them yourself

Download:

http://www.mediafire.com/download/kaat9mw4h8tinxv/nameless-5.1.1-20150424-m7ul.zip

Kernel used in this ROM:

https://github.com/CyanogenMod/android_kernel_htc_msm8960

XDA:DevDB Information

Nameless ROM, ROM for the HTC One

Contributors

John Hoder

ROM OS Version: 5.1.x Lollipop

ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x

Version Information

Status: Testing

Created 2015-04-25

Last Updated 2015-04-25
[One (M7) Android Development] alammori:
You might want to name it "Unofficial Nameless Rom" and thank you for your efforts.

Sent from my HTC One M7.
[One (M7) Android Development] John Hoder:
Done :) Thanks for suggestion!
[One (M7) Android Development] j3zzoo:
Testing, so far got one random reboot about 15 minutes after rom was installed. I will try to use it on daily basis and post here if anything comes up. Thanks for ROM.

edit. Phone got random restarts during charging (connected to PC)
[One (M7) Android Development] steinsgateislove:
Best

This is the best 5.1.1 ROM i had so far, unfortunately it still has random reboots and ui starts to lag. i just reboot the phone and it works
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Taxmaster:
Hello All,

I'm looking for a new 5.0/5.1 Lollipop ROM that has full S-Note support like the Galaxy Note series normally has including:

S-Note

Pop-Up when S-Pen is Removed

Note3 or Note4 style Pop-Up

Maybe I've lost my touch, but I can't seem to find one that behaves in this manner for my Galaxy Note II (SCH-I605). Also, I'm looking for one that has unlimited tethering mod.

Anybody know of one? Thank you!

- Taxmaster
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II] Jaws4God:
well i was actually on the search for an APP that will let me use my S-Pen with an AOSP ROM.. there was one on Playstore that is good.. but I like this one even better:

http://xdaforums.com/android/software/app-app-samsung-devices-provided-stylus-t3000448

cost is a little steep.. but worth it to get the full S-Pen features on any rom.

https://www.facebook.com/spencommand/
[XDA Assist] raivyn:
Just got a sprint galaxy s6 and i rooted it does any one know how to get free wifi tether? I used to use fabio grasso's wifi tether router on my s5 but when i try it on the s6 my tab wont pick it up
[XDA Assist] jd1639:
Hi, thank you for XDA Assist. Here's a thread which discusses what you're looking for,http://xdaforums.com/sprint-galaxy-s6/general/tether-root-t3069362
[8525, TyTN, MDA Vario II, JasJam ROM Development] vulkanxxv:
Last beach!

Ppl, my TyTn problem is that all the button in the front, except D-PAD, want dialogue with the OS System.

I've tried all... disassemble & verify flat cables, many reflashes...

Last beach is... try to reflash IPL (initial program loader).

Actually I've the standard 1.04 and did not find notthing about in the forum. (wrong search? mah!!)

Some one can help me?

Tanks a lot.

VulKan desperate XXV
[Verizon LG G3] IndianaBond:
This is for the Verizon version. Thanks to @bender_007 for the hard work.

Link

: Verizon version

Instructions & Info

Reboot apk
[Verizon LG G3] zbalat:
Worked flawlessly!!
[Verizon LG G3] Fuse8499:
I don't need this but it looks like it helped a lot of people based off the comments on the app. You're getting a thanks just for that!
[Verizon LG G3] TheLastBoyScout:
Nice! I'm not afraid of using ADB methods, but this will be convenient to use and I can walk my dad through installing this over the phone.
[Verizon LG G3] jpcdeux:
What's the method for KK?
[RAZR i Android Development] dagoban:
I'm surprised that nobody else has uploaded any of the OTAs yet, so I thought I'd start.

I uploaded it on 2 servers, in case one is down:

Blur_Version.91.2.26001.XT890.Retail.en.EU.zip:

wicked fast: https://mega.nz/#!FU4TBDyb!Cl3OB3M2GTvG-gcDK0vWQNzI090EFJ60suqJpzPsiQo

also fast: http://180upload.com/ag1ccjfznluh

Again, this is stock Razr I EU OTA from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2

This should be very handy for the ones who still haven't received the OTA so you can flash it manually.

Please note that the GPT gets flashed, so a downgrade to 4.1.2 can be tricky after taking this update.
[RAZR i Android Development] ansa1234:
Can i flash this with rsd-lite when i already have kitkat OTA? I would like to flash again kitkat, because i had reboots with the stock.
[RAZR i Android Development] dagoban:
No, those are not fastboot files, only the OTA. There are no released fastboot files available for kitkat so there is nothing you can flash with RSD
[RAZR i Android Development] michka:
Can sombody give me a alive link? not sure why its posted here cus I ment for the twrp installer
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Tried to flash in CWM no luck ?
[RAZR i Android Development] MaliMravac:
How to force this OTA without delete all data?

I'm on 4.4.2 but Brasil, and want to got to EU.

Thanks!
[RAZR i Android Development] Hazou:
CWM can't flash the stock update. U will need the stock recovery to get it working.

The ota shouldn't delete any data at all afaik.
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Thanks for reply? how do i revert to stock recovery so ?
[RAZR i Android Development] Hazou:
The stock recovery can be extracted from a RSD-Lite package. Than reboot in fastboot and use the command "fastboot flash recovery <recovery>". Now u will have the stock recovery instead of CWM.

Do know that going from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2 with the OTA update requires no modification to the system partition, except from adding files. Modifying files or deleting files from the system partition will make the update fail. So if u only have root installed through recovery then there is a hugh change everything works. But if u deleted some bloatdware, then it most likely will fail.
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Hi again thanks for info. My xt890 has root but i never flashed any roms on it i did mes it up one time so i flashed 4.1.2 stock jb with RSD lite to fix it. Will try later on and hope it works ?
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Edit: flashed 4.1.2 In RSd and after reboot i got 4.4.2 ota update all sorted except no root any way to root on 4.4.2
[RAZR i Android Development] Hazou:
Just flash a custom recovery and installatie supersu or soms other superuser app
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Awesome will try later thanks for reply?
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Here i thought i had to root first then flash custom recovery ?
[RAZR i Android Development] clmta:
Can I apply this OTA update over a standard 4.1.2?. I am using 4.1.2 from Personal Argentina , recovery is stock, but only I have root. I know that is not update to 4.4.2 of my versión so I should go to retail BR or EU but if I flash via RSD I will lost all my settings.

So if I update using this OTA (or BR OTA) to go to 4.4.2 from other 4.1.2, can be a problem?

Regards,

Claudio.
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Hi tryed flashing twrp and cwm.img in fastboot on xt890 4.4.2 no luck..on adb UI after flashing.img it finish s but on phone it says flashing image and stays like that. After ota update i have no root so maybe thats whats up..?
[RAZR i Android Development] Hazou:
If you are in fastboot mode, the recovery's should flash just fine If u have an unlocked bootloader. Should not be more than 5-10 seconds to finish. If something goes wrong it will say it on screen and even in the terminal on your PC.
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Hi thanks for quick reply. Ya im pretty sure im in fastboot.in adb i type reboot bootloader and that brings up fastboot menu on phone (all black with blue bars highlighting option s use vol up and down to scroll trough options) yellow txt down below on black when flashing. I done this flash before on 4.1.2 with cwm .img don't no whats going wrong now ?
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
About to try again is this fastboot ?
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Heres 2 pics of this as you can see in first one it sends .img but in second pic flashing recovery on phone and it hasn't changed yet ?
[RAZR i Android Development] dornz:
Hi again all sorted now thanks for replys :)
[RAZR i Android Development] Deep-Knight:
Get someone got a custom framework with darker display settings to work for this rom ? I failed with decompile / recompile (java failures) framework-res.apl
[RAZR i Android Development] Eserim:
So will this flash over any custom ROM (with full wipe of course) or just over the official 4.1.2?

Cheers
[RAZR i Android Development] AGISCI:
Only over 4.1.2 EU.

Sent from my XT1095
[RAZR i Android Development] forddark:
Link of 4.1.2 EU?

Enviado desde mi titan mediante Tapatalk
[RAZR i Android Development] E3.14demie:
completely stock phone from me gets always aborted when i try to install it via stock recovery, phone never had root or something like this.
[RAZR i Android Development] lincer556:
Anyone did a Downgrade to 4.1.2??
[RAZR i Android Development] Hazou:
Just flash a rsd package through rsd-lite and u are on 4.1.2
[RAZR i Android Development] lincer556:
But there's risk of brick or i am wrong.
[RAZR i Android Development] Hazou:
No, there is only a risk of brick when downgrading to 4.0.4 ICS.

The ota of 4.1.2 to 4.4.2 doesnt contain any special things that can brick the device.

So it is always completely safe to go back to 4.1.2.
[RAZR i Android Development] lincer556:
I was scared ****less but it worked, no brick and successfully downgraded from 4.4.2 EU to BR 4.1.2

UNLOCKED BL BTW
[RAZR i Android Development] freddyonestar:
Where can I get 990.43.74.XT890.Retail.en.GB

I used my phone on jb for 2,3 years avoided the 4.4.2 updated. turned off notifications eg googleframework etc

had to do a factory reset 1 week ago, ota of 4.4.2 was downloaded and installed (could not get it to stop notifying me this time) and it's broken my phone, battery went from being very stable to erratic behaviour 90% then 2 seconds later 33% then 78% etc then 1% and power off repeat this pattern. It's broken..

I'm trying to get 990.43.74.XT890.Retail.en.GB so I can place it on an SDcard to reflash from recovery as obviously the battery is fine but somehow the ota missflashed and caused this battery glitch, boot mode says battery is OK.

Please can anyone provide me with a download link to this file so I can have a final attempt fix my phone. I've tried everything else *safely that I can think off

Thanks
[RAZR i Android Development] null_byte:
I have exactly the same problem - since the upgrade my battery has been all over the place - level fluctuates even when plugged in 1% to 85% to 19% then power off.

Factory reset twice, (first time google framework kept crashing) but battery issue still there.

Prior to kitkat the phone was the most solid and reliable I have ever had, only upgraded as Chrome was outdated :(

I found this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2198774

It seems to be the same issue on an older version - the fix was to reinstall the upgrade but I can't find 990.43.74.xt890.Retail.en.GB anywhere.

Please can anybody help?
[RAZR i Android Development] Deep-Knight:
Maybe this will help you. I uploaded here the original OTA Update file to KK : Blur_Version.91.2.26001.XT890.Retail.en.EU.zip
[RAZR i Android Development] null_byte:
I think flashing this on will brick the phone? I thought it needed to be the KK update. Can anybody confirm?
[RAZR i Android Development] pixel989:
Need firmware for this boy!!

INFOversion-bootloader: 0x2025

INFOproduct: smi

INFOsecure: yes

INFOrom-key: motorola-key

INFOmodel-id: 0268

INFOcid: 7

INFOversion: 0.5

INFOuid: A127733A9EAA60B574BCD4663684

INFOmax-download-size: 104857600

INFOemmc-size: 8GB

INFOqe: qe 1/1

INFOunlocked: no

INFOis-warranty-void: no

INFOifwi: 42.26

INFOcpu: Intel(R) Atom(TM) CPU Z2480 @ 2.00GHz

INFOkernel: droidboot

INFObattery: capacity: 0, voltage: 3597500, temperature: 280

INFOmodem-status: secure
[RAZR i Android Development] naddel81:
need 990.43.74.xt890.retail.en.eu, too.-

same battery issue.
[RAZR i Android Development] Alvin Holler:
Has anyone managed to fix this or find the update file?

I've been on to Motorola support and had one of the worst examples of customer service I've ever encountered. I can't find the file anywhere and am left with a phone which was well looked after and in perfect condition which is now useless :(
[RAZR i Android Development] Tamsta_T:
Blur_Version.990.43.74.XT890.Retail.en.EU

Here you go: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4np6wx9enwsyyv9/Blur_Version.990.43.74.XT890.Retail.en.EU.zip?dl=0
[RAZR i Android Development] Alvin Holler:
You are an absolute star! Thanks so much for this. I've looked everywhere!

Seriously, thank you :good::good::good:
[RAZR i Android Development] reapervsjug:
I'm not able to download the firmware :(

The download stops each time around 315 Mo ... any new update or link please ?

Thanks for all !

Reap :D