yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
Also please help me promote this thread if you see people with the intentions of bootloader unlocking.:

It seems that there is a ~50MB OTA being pushed to those who requested the bootloader unlock, before you download and install the OTA, we need you to capture the download link for it, and to download it for us. We need to capture these OTAs for wider opportunity to get better development for the phone.

I'll keep bumping this thread up since this is super super super important AND there is not high visibility or communication about it.

When you receive an OTA notification, DON'T download it. To capture the OTA, follow the steps in this post:

http://forum.le.com/in/index.php?threads/how-to-capture-ota-url.1875/

From [MENTION=3045740]anks329[/MENTION], his steps are the same as the ones in the post so it should work, it is the same steps as the post above but simplified:

1.- Connect phone to computer

2.- Make sure drivers are installed

3.- Run ADB logcat

4.- check for update

5.- break the logcat process

6.- save the output into a text editor

If it doesn't work and this doesn't get you the link, don't install the OTA! you can still clear the OTA file and re-download it multiple times, this is NOT a "only 1 chance" the OTA will stick to your device until you install it.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
Space saved for whatever
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
This one too just in case...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] reddrago:
Hope more people see this and we can find out so we can all do it.

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Anyone submitted a request but haven't unlocked it yet? Please be two people please...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] desudecchi:
I followed the steps and tried to search for the OTA link, but no dice from what I see in the text file.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] AlesG87:
Would you mind uploading the text file somewhere?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
Well, nice try, did you already installed it? I think there is a way to wipe it and try again or to extract the OTA file...
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] desudecchi:
Wiped a few times and searched manually and by trying to find an HTTP link. I'll try tomorrow and upload all the text files.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
You can also try this:

http://www.androidsage.com/2016/01/21/how-to-capture-ota-update-url-for-your-android-device/

http://forum.le.com/in/index.php?threads/how-to-capture-ota-url.1875/.

I think the second one is right which instructs you to click on the download button, that should generate the download link, either way the instructions are nearly the same except after you start the logcat I think you should click the download button otherwise I don't see how the OTA link would generate.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] anks329:
This is the process that I used to capture the first OTA, it may work for this one as well:

Connect phone to computer

Make sure drivers are installed

Run ADB logcat

check for update

break the logcat process

save the output into a text editor
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dennis96411:
Are we sure the URL WILL be logged? Why can't we try a networking approach such as sniffing for the requests? There's probably an app that creates a local VPN for this.

Something like this?
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
Updated OP
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
It does work, many many people have done this, for several brands, it's an android process not a ZTE process, someone already used the method in OP (the updated as of right now) to capture the previous OTA.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] dennis96411:
desudecchi just did it, and he said he couldn't find it logged anywhere. I'm just saying, an alternative method might be needed if it has to come to that.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
He did an android terminal method, probably I need to be more specific but like I said before, I updated the OP with another method that does work, the other method that he tried and failed I already deleted. Anyways thanks for keeping the thread up.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] DrakenFX:
[MENTION=4376211]dennis96411[/MENTION] , [MENTION=5940484]Jose-MXL[/MENTION] , [MENTION=3045740]anks329[/MENTION]

I believe [MENTION=1421381]jkuczera[/MENTION] did it and he is looking for a Dev. To check the Boot OTA,
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] daneoleary:
Damn, wish I'd looked here before I installed, I'd totally help you guys out. I seriously want some custom ROMs.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] Jose-MXL:
We need more to compare the files and to see if it's tied to the IMEI or not
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] jkuczera:
If somebody else can grab the file before they do the update I'll run a binary diff to see if we've got something useful.
[ZTE Axon 7 Guides, News, & Discussion] reddrago:
Oh darn we need to promote this thread or something so more people see it. Since the Q&A sections appears first on page wonder if making a thread there would help.

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Is it possible to downgrade or wipe and reinstall this update? Just wondering, could someone just directly install the B20 update and check for this update again. Just spewing out thoughts.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atif121:
Hello, I'm new to rooting. When I'm trying to use this guide http://xdaforums.com/lg-g5/development/official-european-lg-g5-h850-bootloader-t3363040 to root my lg h850, I keep getting an error message at step 9. Please could someone help me out?

By the way I use minimal ADB and fastboot and enter the commands into that.

Here is the error I get-error: cannot load 'twrp-3.0.2-0-h850.img'

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atif121:
Would highly appreciate a solution.:)

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[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] made_in_androland:
You must try "kingroot" app.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atif121:
I've never heard of that before
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atif121:
I can pass all stages however at step 9 get an error
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atif121:
anyone?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atif121:
I don't understand why I get an error at step 9, would appreciate help
[Verizon HTC One (M8)] brauliomatuteHN:
Hello folks,

I am using a htc one M8 and I think this is a great phone, No lags, good camera and good UI, the only thing that I think is not enough is the battery life that is not enough, I was wondering if you guys knows something yo improve battery life without rooting my phone, I'm already using grrenify beta with aggressive doze and doze on the go, but for some reason I think is not enough, if you could help me would be great, thank you.?
[Non-Touchscreen Windows Mobile Other] Exitao:
I'm using a Tornado, with a WM6 ROM and I'm wondering it's typical of all SP devices that they don't allow for having profile dependent ringtones?

Most cellular phones tend to allow you to have different sets of ringtones for each profile.

With my Tornado, I can change the profile to not ring, or vibe and ring, but the ringtones themselves are not changeable per profile.

e.g. for work, I use a Star Trek ringtone that sounds like a boatswain's whistle. I downloaded it it because of its geek appeal, but found that for my work on noisy construction sites it really cuts through and gets my attention.

However, it's not pleasant at the diner table or off-duty activities and vibrate isn't enough...

So are there any apps or hacks out there? Or is this something people need to complain to MS about?
[Non-Touchscreen Windows Mobile Other] Exitao:
No one has any answer?
[XDA Assist] Zemka:
I have prestigio multipad 7.0 rider PMP3007C i tried to instal custom rom but i cant get image recovery to work. i have tried rom manager flashify and twrp but nothing works.

I have rooted tablet with iRoot and dont know what i have done wrong

help
[LG V10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] milan012345:
Iv'e searched everywhere and googled and googled and googled and downloaded and downloaded and I cannot seem to find anything that can root my android phone. My phone is an lg v10. I know you can root the normal lg v10 but my phone is the dual sim card version of the lg v10. The model number is lg-H961n. How can I possibly root this phonneeeee?? :p :).
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] Dabolx:
If you want to play Pokemon Go on this or similar device, follow these steps.

1. Root your device, I recommend this guide

2. Download and install Pokemon Go mod for android 4.0.4+

3. Download and install GLTools.

4. Open GLTools and select Pokemon Go.

5. Check these options:

* Enable custom settings for this

* Anti-aliasing(MSAA/CSAA) Disable(forced)

* Use lower render resolution (use 0.5 or 0.25)

* Force 16bit rendering

* Optimaze GLSL shaders

* Downscale texture (use 0.5 or 0.25)

6. Play Pokemon Go :)
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] j3tstream:
Iv been playing pokemon go with this method in CM13 but isnt exactly the best experience, places crowded with pokestops will severely reduce performance, is there any rom that can actually make the game playable without having to use gltools though?

(on my experience using 0.5x or 0.25x texture res is all its required to make it playable, all other settings have pretty much no impact in the performance other then looking way worse)
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] TheOneWhoSpeaks:
Use OmniROM. It's very smooth and i don't have problems with app performance.
[Samsung Galaxy S II Plus] j3tstream:
Can you run it wihout gltools? how much ram free do u have on normal phone use?
[G4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ItzShadowz:
So after getting my replacement G4 due to my last one having really bad burn-in/image retention, I noticed after taking the plastic screen protector off that there's a spec of dirt in the top right corner of the screen under the actual glass. It's not too noticeable unless it's on a bright colour, so it it worth returning the phone once again?

I don't know if it's worth the hassle and I don't want to be annoying to the repair centre, but what do you guys think? I was planning to unlock my bootloader soon but is it just worth returning it while it's under warranty?
[Moto G 2015 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theoctavist:
no matter what ROM i use, no matter in what manner I flash said ROM, my XT1548 simply will NOT connect to mobile data . the problem seems to be that a cellular signal needs to be established in order to "activate" the SIM. (I guess this isnt a problem with contract phones). however, I cannot get a cellular signal at all. Ive tried airplane toggle, cellular toggle APN, you name it. I just want a working ROM that lets me use my US Cellular registration . I will post any logs or whatever I need to help. but can anyone help out here? it seems that with VIRGIN the problem was solved within CM13 (virgin "data anywhere" or whatever it was). but how can the US Cellular version be helped?
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrw187:
It seems all the sellers of unlock codes for lumias on cricket on ebay are now saying 640 not supported.

Why is that and where can I get unlock codes for these 4 cricket lumia 640s I have?

thanks.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sqrdo:
same problem here

any1 know what are the issues on lumia 640
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spideyngo:
Ditto, I also cannot get my Cricket 640 SIM unlocked.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] npwuscg:
You 'aint kidding!

I bought it to play with for $30 a few days ago...at the same time I was porting my number to another carrier. I've been a staunch Android guy for years. Who would have thought that I would LOVE this thing! Then of course the port goes through and my new love is a paperweight. I've tried 3 or 4 unlock places, all with the same results "Unable to provide Unlock Code". I have spent hours trying to find a way to unlock it. God I hope someone on here figures it out, I'd hate to have to sign up for the $70 plan for a month just to get this thing unlocked!
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lumiaservice:
Search on ebay : Cricket Lumia 640 unlock code 1 - 48 hours Price 15$
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] npwuscg:
Well, I gave in. After trying a number of free sites, and more than a few paid sites including:

UnlockBase

UnlockLocks.com

Code-Unlock-Store

UB Software

Ping

All of which had the same result (sorry, cant unlock this, here is your refund). I finally signed up with Cricket at the $70 plan. I called them to unlock it a few hours after activation. So well are those suckers locked, it took Cricket 3 days to get their own unlock code. Finally, after all those hoops, time wasted with other companies and hours looking online, I have my unlocked Lumia 640. $30 for the phone and $70 for one month of service to get code...still...could have been worse. That being said, lesson learned, Cricket does appear to be harder to unlock than any other provider out there!
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpmymob:
Hi Other than the $70 plan has anyone been able to get unlock codes? I tried and most say that for Cricket Lumia 640 the success rate is quite low and most said Unable to provide code.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vendellarossa:
As of December 9th still no luck for me. Anyone has update please post

Thank you
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpmymob:
Ya no one seems to be able to unlock this specific device. All sellers I asked tell me this : you need to be active on cricket network or take the 70$ plan to be able to unlock this. If anyone has been able to successfully unlock please share details!
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpmymob:
Finally found a person to unlock via windowscentral forum. Worked perfect and is really fast. Cost $20.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] faustolg:
Since you never mention name or link, I can acuse you of being a liar...
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xpmymob:
Not sure why you think so - I am not sure if I am allowed to post links to other forums as per forum rules thats why did not post a link. Here is the entire thread on the other forum

http://forums.windowscentral.com/microsoft-lumia-640/435289-2.htm
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chanduch:
try at unlock.az he will do it.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Diablosss:
confirming. unlock az do it without any box or dongle etc. just you and you phone with usb cable. in 1 minute done. thanks
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] hasanben:
The call came from abroad do not know what should I do now pin wants network
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrw187:
will the new secure boot exploit lead to a method/way of network unlocking windows phones?
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabixdev:
No... This is UEFI exploit - not baseband exploit. We can run unsigned .efi applications, eg. GRUB for ARM = Android/Linux on Lumia/Surface RT :) Baseband doesn't run in main CPU, it have separate CPU.
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrw187:
damn. do you know what happened to the physical exploit that little black sim sized chip/plastic thingy you could slide between a sim and the phone sim slot to deceive the phone as to what network the sim reported?

do they not work on smartphones?
[Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gabixdev:
Yes - hardware exploit also could be possible - like Gevey for iPhone or XTC Clip for HTC. But nobody has created this hack.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BloodySword:
Hi there,

I need to upgrade the bootloader in order to upgrade my Cyanogenmod.

But the problem is, that I lost S-OFF, I don't know when it happened...

Sunshine doesn't, work, it requires stock ROM.

The other thing is, that I can't flash stock ROM for the same reason!

How do I fix this issue? ._.

Thank you!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dopy25:
You don't need S-OFF to flash a stock ROM. Flash the latest FW, run the RUU. You only need to relock the BL before running the RUU. If you have used Sunshine in the past (purchased it for your device) it should recognize that and you should be able to use it again on the same device without purchasing it again.

1) LOCK BL (not s-on, just relock) Steps are in the FW thread.

2) Flash FW zip (again, steps in FW thread)

2) Run RUU (steps in the RUU thread)

3) Reboot into ROM, install Sunshine, use it.

4) install whatever you want.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BloodySword:
Thanks for trying to help me but I can't even flash the latest HTC firmware because my bootloader is too old (3.18, expected is 3.19)... :(

I didn't use SunShine back then, I used the HTC Developer Unlock...

Looks really bad for this device. It was replaced with an OPO3 anyway but I would like to give it to a poor friend for free. Without the doze bug!

Good Night from Germany :)
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BloodySword:
Wait! Does flashing the HTC firmware also flashes the bootloader?

If yes, that could be a way out of this problem!

I will try it later.

Thanks!

Edit:

NOTHING WORKS!!

I flashed SuperSU 2000 times and I get no S-OFF!

WHY?? I just want to upgrade the freaking HBOOT so that I can flash the new CWM13!!!

Why do they even require a new bootloader version. The 3.18 was fine until now. Why did they abandon it????

I am realy mad!

Edit2:

fastboot oem lock failed, too! Unknown error... So, nothing works on this device!
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reckless76:
I was in the same boat as you, and finally managed to get the boot loader updated and CM13 installed. All while S-ON.

I can't post links yet, but look up thread ID 2701376 on XDA. It has everything you need.

You only need to get to where you can get the OTA updates. So, you'll need a nandroid, and the stock recovery. I didn't even need to re-lock the boot loader. Good luck.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BloodySword:
Hey. Ugh, I will give it a try this weekend. Wish me luck. :D Thanks!

This device is meant as a gift to a friend who cannot afford any usable phone...

But I don't wanna give it away with the doze bug. I hope it is fixed in the latest CM13 builts.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
There's nothing wrong with the device, its likely perfectly fine to be updated, if done properly. The main issue is pilot error; as it appears you have a poor understanding of the processes and terms.

There is no limitation that prohibits updating firmware, if your hboot is older (3.18). Its more likely you are simply trying to flash the wrong firmware (not correct CID, MID).

HTCDev.com bootloader unlock is not the same thing as s-off. If you didn't use Sunshine to s-off (or Firewater when it worked, but that was before Dec 2014), then you

never

had s-off. But as described, you don't need s-off to flash custom ROMs (all you need in an unlocked bootloader) and you don't need s-off to flash the proper signed firmware.

Need more info on the device to properly advise. Do fastboot getvar all, and post the results (delete IMEI and serial number before posting).

Also, what firmware are you trying to flash (exact file name)?

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Yes, firmware contains hboot, along with a number of other partitions you need to update (since they are outdated) like radio, media, WiFi, Bluetooth etc.

That is the whole point of the suggestion of flashing the firmware.

Not sure what you are saying here. SuperSU in itself just give you root, not s-off.

Or do you mean, that rooting the current ROM doesn't allow Sunshine to s-off the device? If so, its not what you typed, and that makes it confusing. Also, if you are still talking about CM, its already rooted, and you don't need to root it with SuperSU (and doing so often creates more problems).

Also, Sense ROMs (preferabley stock, or stockish - only certain custom ROM Sense ROMs will work) are best for Sunshine compatibility (and rooted).

Why? Because outdated hboots are known to cause issues on newer ROMs. In addition, older firmware (not just hboot) may cause issues on newer ROMs as well. So its highly advised to keep all firmware updated, not just hboot.
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BloodySword:
I must admit, I thought SuperSU and root makes me able to also unlock the special areas on the eMMC like HBOOT, RADIO etc.

Aha! That explains it!

Is there a way to S-OFF it with the current state of the device? Variables further below. I would rather like to have S-OFF, so I can flash HBOOT, RADIO, etc manually anytime I need it.

This is what I want to flash in the end:

http://download.cyanogenmod.org/get/jenkins/174461/cm-13.0-20160815-NIGHTLY-m8.zip

The HTC firmware is deleted from my HDD.

Sure? CM itself in its fresh installed form was NOT rootet for me, because Xposed didn't work... It didn't even install before I rooted the ROM.

Ah okay.

So here are the vars:

(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.18.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: INVALID_VER_INFO
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno: <CENSORED>
(bootloader) imei: <CENSORED>
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: <CENSORED>
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__102
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 5e4b24e4
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!

So, what firmware can I flash via TWRP? Or MUST it be done via adb push?
[One (M8) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redpoint73:
You need to be on stock ROM (or close to stock, some Sense custom ROMs work, with root, in order to use Sunshine.

Yes, I'm absolutely sure that CM comes pre-rooted. Its a common mistake to think its not rooted, as you need to "enable" root in Settings. Do so by going into Settings>Developer's Options, and toggle root "on". If no Developer's Options in Settings, go to About>Software information, and tap Build Number 7 times, and you will see a message that "you are now a developer" (seriously, not joking, it says that!) and the Dev Options will appear in Settings.

You made some error posting getvar output (my comments in red):

There was no need to censor modelid (MID) as its not personal info, and thousands of phones have the same MID. Yours is probably 0P6B10000 (or it may display with one less zero, can't remember).

Serial number on the other hand, is unique to your device, and should be removed (as I previously instructed).

No, it can't be flashed in recovery. And not with adb push. Its flashed with fastboot.

You can flash the stock firmware (full wipe) 6.12.401.4 from here (includes instructions to flash with fastboot): http://xdaforums.com/htc-one-m8/development/progress-fuu-m8-t2813792

Alternately, you may choose to RUU back to full stock (in order to run sunshine s-off). File and instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6&nocache=1&z=2525208588331338

Then unlock the bootloader again, flash TWRP 3.0.2, and flash SuperSU 2.76 to root. Then you can run sunshine app ($25 US) to s-off the device.

In either case (flash stock firmware or install RUU) backup any personal data from the phone that you want to keep. Either route will wipe your data.