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[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] rolferikalfheim@gmail.com:
Hello.

I am a bit confused:

I have successfully rooted my samsung j5 with a imagefile named recovery.img sized only 14mb ( I flashed recovery.img with Odin.)

And all my apps/settings was NOT deleted when using recovery.img

I can see firmware ( 1.28GB) and ROM (754mb) can be downloaded and flashed

What is the difference? what are recovery.img ( 14 mb ) doing vs firmware or ROM?

And what happend when flashing with firmware files ( 1.28GB)?

And what happend when flashing ROM files? (754 mb )

I have noticed that next time I shall upgrade my phone I can use Flashfire app and than I will not delete my apps and settings.

But, what shall I use flashing with next time I have to upgrade and without deleting apps/settings/files? Rom or firmware?

Or next version of recovery.img?

I see it is a warning that all data, settings and files will be deleted when flashing with ROM or firmware files, but I guess Flashfire will fix that without deleting anything :)

I am bit confused, special bec of recovery.img is only 14 mb....and my phone is with root privigelies

Plz help a dummies :p :)

Regards

Rolf
[Samsung Galaxy J5 Questions & Answers] BlackAxiom:
Recovery IMG contains only recovery...
[Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CamNZ:
Hi, would there be any way to change the build.prop file in which I have access to all of the s8 apps and Bixby? (Samsung Messages 4.2, TouchWiz 6.0, etc). I have tried to edit the build.prop file directly but I didn't know which of the lines would change my phone or break it. I have an SM-G900F running Lineage OS v14.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jcase:
For now, S-OFF from SunShine on the htc u11 is temporary. Changes you make while S-OFF will stay, they are not temporary, just the S-OFF flag is. All the same features, with exception of the ability to use custom hboot/aboot. Seriously, aboot patchers, don't bother trying at this point. Once you reboot into Android or Recovery, the device will reset back S-ON.

Changing mid, changing cid, downgrading etc all still work fine. If you want to change it a second time, just run sunshine again.

If/when a forever s-off comes, those with temp s-off will be upgraded at no cost.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] ShyamSasi:
Thanks man. I been holding off unlocking for a while waiting for this to come.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] blueberry60:
Many thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] for explanation. What about 2PZC RUU zip files flashing in case of temporary S-OFF? You know device reboots many times. Can we convert my devices to different variants?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jcase:
It only clears if booting into android or recovery. You can reboot into download/bootloader without clearing it
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] blueberry60:
Deleted
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] qriozum:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]

After getting Temp-S-Off, and later entering the DownloadMode mode, we see "S-Onn" (which is natural for temporary).

In the "OpenDSP" section there is "UNKNOWN".

And in the bootloader flag has changed status to "Modified".

regards

q.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] velimirchek:
what's wrong with that? it is the same for me since I unlocked the bootloader. 2 months ago. both unknown and modified.

also can confirm now all works, changed CID twice (don't ask)
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
Same here.

Why did you change CID twice?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] velimirchek:
Because of [MENTION=3088420]tbalden[/MENTION] and you :p

I changed to 060 and then to 622.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
I'll answer my own question. No issues flashing custom splash images in bootloader (nb0) or download mode (zip with android-info.txt), but obviously can't use recovery-based scripts (no S-OFF in recovery). Splash images made for the 10 work fine, since the screen resolution hasn't changed.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Thanks, I would have answered you but was sleeping :P
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jcase:
OpenDSP should show unknown while s-on, that is normalm. Modified is normal as well, as you have an unlocked modified phone. You can clear that with a ruu most likely
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Doughnut:
My understanding with S-Off was that the bootloader can be unlocked and relocked without HTC noticing - is that the case?

For what it's worth I've not had a device fail on me over the years, but given their recent change of policy towards unlocking, the the screen issues and etc, I've not placed a custom ROM on this phone incase it does go all wrong and I need the warranty...

Could someone please confirm?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
Support for S-OFF Locked is coming at some point in the future.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] rubino90:
Follow this thread thanks Jcase for your hard work
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] velimirchek:
Nope, flashing RUU and even relocking bootloader it stays modified.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
At least on the HTC 10 S-OFF/Inlocked/Modified became S-OFF/Unlocked/Official after flashing a RUU Using the SD card method. It didn't when using an exe. Maybe this needs permanent S-OFF.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] microcris:
Changed CID to superCID and... and I think there isn't much more that we need to do with S-OFF.

The downside of this method is the possibility to lose the ability go get S-OFF with future updates.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jcase:
will look into it
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Kisakuku:
SunShine v3.5.8

Enhanced HTC U11 S-OFF Support
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Snah001:
I had same issue when testing S-off after it came available for Oreo.

Their conclusion was that some network error prevented completing the S-off procedure.

Next morning I tried again and had no problem with it anymore.

So be sure your network connection over wifi or network provider is optimal.

Send from the amazing HTC U11
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jcase:
submit a ticket, we miss live chat sometimes. Sometimes we need sleep :/ Were old, old ppl need sleep
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Pasqui1978:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] there is some hope of getting the locked back? No eta, but at least a hope...

Inviato dal mio HTC U11 utilizzando Tapatalk
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] pasudag:
It would be important to be able to report in locked up for any guarantee, hopefully.

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[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] sirioo:
I've been waiting for 4 months to send my u11 in assistance :crying:

if you need a beta tester I'm here
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
I've sent my U11 in for technical assistance with unlocked bootloader in europe twice. Everything has been fixed on warranty. Doesn't matter if bootloader is locked or unlocked.

[OT]

If you are afraid that you could loose guarantee in case of an occuring defect if you'll tinker with your device, you shoudn't tinker in the first place and stay full stock.

[/OT]
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] pasudag:
sorry but it does not seem a correct speech, up to u11 was always possible to bring the bootloader in locked via s-off, it is obvious that a person expects the same thing for u11 given the purchase of the license of sunshine, obviously not my intention to make controversy but it is legitimate to ask.

Inviato dal mio HTC U11 utilizzando Tapatalk
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] sirioo:
we're not asking for updates, but we are asking if you are working on Locked the bootloader or no more hope.

I paid 25 dollars I think it is legitimate to ask.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Let me correct you: you paid for a product with exactly the same functionality as it had at the time of its release and not for any features it might have! You don't buy a washing machine because it could possibly become a tumble dryer with an update.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] sirioo:
I bought a license for an app with its development ...

I did not know that sunshine was washing me the underwear..thanks
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Pasqui1978:
I bought a half washing machine.

"SunShine can turn many consumer devices into developer phones with the click of a few buttons. Unlocking and s-off'ing your phone will allow you to easily root the device, install the latest firmware and custom roms."

I'm sorry, it can't unlock my U11...

Now I bought another U11 (the other was destroyed) do you think I will buy another license after this answer?

Have a nice day...

Inviato dal mio HTC U11 utilizzando Tapatalk
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jcase:
The person you are replying to has nothing to do with us, if you want to base your willingness to purchase a product on the responses to someone completely unrelated to the product, that is your prerogative but seems silly. SunShine can absolutely unlock your u11, it can not temp root your u11 at this time, without root sunshine can't run. This is something that is known, and we are open about.

There is hope, problem is finding a way to incorporate it safely. Because of how HTC changed things in the u11, it is a dangerous procedure if the user doesnt follow directions 100%.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Black-FR:
You guys noticed, that [MENTION=5832952]5m4r7ph0n36uru[/MENTION] is also just a user like you and me?

He isn't involved in any way, with sunshine and the development of it.

So don't take his answers, like it would be a answer of a Dev.

The developers of sunshine e.g already said, that those who bought a license for the temp S-OFF of the U11, would also get the perm S-OFF with the same licence, if it's ever possible to set the U11 permanently S-OFF.

Edit:

I was slightly to slow. Thanks [MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION]
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jcase:
Setting bootloader to LOCKED on U11 has never been an advertised feature, in fact out of all the models that SunShine support, this feature has only been advertised on the m10.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] sirioo:
thanks for the reply,if you want ... I can do all the directions

I look forward to sending it in assistance
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] volpeastuta:
Well so, i'm another one user who wants, or maybe hopes to see added that feature (s-off locked) in the next versions of Sunshine.

I've always bought that software to get s-offed all of my devices and everything went always fine..

Thank you anyway for the time you're spending on it... and if u need a volunteer, whistle! :)
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jwong.hhf:
Did that, reply said: Wait for fix. So I wait.. Hope get fix one day.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] arses:
Hey

How sunshine recognize my phone as paid member?

I ask because I'm going to change MID.

Am I safe to change mid and cid without any problems?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Changing mid/cid etc wont impact licensing.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Pasqui1978:
[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] we are close to you and to your family.

We hope everything will work out best...

Inviato dal mio HTC U11 utilizzando Tapatalk
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Slim Shady:
so now s-off works with oreo no mater what firmware version of oreo you have ?

also after using the app does it reboot automatically to bootloader or stays in system ?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Most Oreo firmwares are supported, there are a couple international firmwares that aren't yet supported. Once sunshine is done, a prompt is presented asking if the user would like to reboot to download mode or bootloader mode.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Slim Shady:
tnx mate
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] M7er4life:
Hey guys

Will it soon be possible to lock the bootloader again?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
No plans currently to add that functionality.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] narenrata24:
Can anyone provide the link off supported s-off for the 2.42.400.2 firmware or Oreo supported s-off I have installed 3.5.20 but they didn't work
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Like the app is telling you, that firmware version isn't currently supported.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] nintendolinky:
hi [MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION] any news if you will support the U11+
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] minur:
hello, would you be a developer edition by making my double-line phone s-off?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] RealKeyserSoze:
And why not, is an essential function

because of a possible warranty settlement :crying:
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
If you unlock your bootloader through HTCDev, you should accept the warranty risks associated with it.

--beaups
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jwong.hhf:
Sadlly I U11 is on firmware 2.42.400.2. Sunshine cannot s-off...
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] RealKeyserSoze:
You are right dad :p

but I think SunShine is a Service Program, which offers a comprehensive service,

"earlier" it was possible the boot loader

set to locked, hopefully for the U11 as well :cowboy:
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] djjorgescream:
Is it working on 2.42.400.2?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Try running it and see.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] smallKING81:
Report: I can't get S-OFF on firmware 2.42.400.3 (Sunshine 3.5.21). Application is trying to set my device S-OFF, then my smartphone reboots to system.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] minur:
Edit..
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] minur:
ok thanks
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] cobramax:
Sunshine so slow ! ? I am waiting for a month. 2.42.400.3 does not support. And no ruu. we are in the middle like a ass. ? we can not do anything. !!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] jwong.hhf:
me on 2.42.400.2 failed too. Reported this more than one month.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Pasqui1978:
Be quite. Jcase has other problems.

And RUU for what? What's your mid?

Inviato dal mio HTC U11 utilizzando Tapatalk
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] volpeastuta:
to be honest i'm a bit disappointed about the updates of sunshine... when they released the sunshine for our HTC U11 said that in the future there will be the option to achieve s-off locked.

Well, right now no one has seen that on our unlocked devices.

It's a bit frustrating knowing that i've paid for an half-service. At this time, the s-off locked status should been achieved.. and don't say that you're doing so to protect customers against incorrect use of the procedure!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Where did we say we would release a version that supported s-off/locked for u11? Further, since s-off is temporary due to htc's design, what do you think happens after the first reboot if the device is s-off/locked?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] zopostyle:
Don't mind them, let them talk. If they're disappointed, let them find someone and pay for the service that they want as they want.

You guys provide what you can with the budget you have and for that thanks!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] cobramax:
Mid 2pzc3000 cid htc__060
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] linar10:
I suspect that it is all locked up for the phone to return to full warranty and some do not bother that with this procedure can damage the phone. They just want to have a locked and telephone like from a factory. It does not have to support this Sunshine procedure, just the manual.

This is just my observation

HTC U11 & Tapatalk
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] volpeastuta:
Well, supposed that I've al ready paid to achieve soff, im the one who has contributed to upgrade the service.

Let them talk you say, and i talk :)
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
How about answering my questions then? When did we promise this?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] volpeastuta:
[MENTION=711482]beaups[/MENTION].... Is it enough or do you need more?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
No, it's not. Where did he promise an s off locked solution?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] minur:
Go back to the Nougat base, then s-off and change the cid. SunShine team has helped me a lot this moment I konuda.telefon super serious and e base.060 full of infamy [emoji44]

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[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] cobramax:
S-off olmadan nasıl geri dönüş yapacam. how do i get back nougat without s off
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] minur:
https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=3754481

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[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] cobramax:
thanks but this is for europen version. ? no ruu for htc__ 060 yet.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] minur:
No problem.

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[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] cobramax:
Ok ?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] M7er4life:
Good things take time. :silly:
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
You knew the risks involved from the very beginning. If you are in a developer forum, you must never assume and should never assume that a currently offered solution is feasible for further updates - period.

You are always free to look in the Guides section and perform the process of downgrading while you are S-ON to be able to regain S-OFF. If you are not willing to take such risks, leave your device in a Full Stock condition and be happy!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] cobramax:
You are completely right. I have to wait for the sunshine for pass to nougat. there is no other way
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] S7relok:
Still mandatory to pay?

What a shame.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
It's not mandatory at all.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] reza ali:
still full shame for pay s off htc u11 and shame for this brand!you looking fo money but you abuse from users.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] michaelbsheldon:
Sorry to tell you, but the people who did Sunshine are long time members of the Android community.

They have done alot of good for people who want to know and do more with their phones. They wrote

this code when nobody else could and deserve to be paid for it. What do YOU give away for free besides

moron comments?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Very shameful comments. Any good member knows you both are shameful and full of disrespect. These comments should be flagged immediately. Any good member knows the value of the sunshine team for HTC.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] cobramax:
denedim oldu 7.1.1 e sorunsuz bir şekilde Geri dönüş yaptım. ? teşekkürler sen haklıydın.

thanks mate. I tried. you were right.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] thznutz87:
Is there still activity on s-off permanent for the u11?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Granite1:
I assume they're working on the U12+, but I don't know at all. :o

Hopefully they find at least the "temp" S-off like the U11.

[MENTION=2376614]jcase[/MENTION] were yinz able to fund a few U12+'s? Need any funds? I'll gladly donate if yinz need it. :)
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
We released sunshine 3.5.28 today, which supports temp S-OFF/simunlock for the u12+
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Granite1:
My man! :D

As soon as I'm home from vacation I'll be making my donation!

Thank you so much! :)
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] M7er4life:
Hey Guys, is this still work in progress or can you permanently exclude S-OFF?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Don't understand what you are asking
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] M7er4life:
Sry my English is bad but Google translater is not the answer :silly:

I try it with my own words.

did you work on permanent S-OFF for u11?

:D
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
There is no permanent S-OFF for U11. HTC's design is now for S-OFF to be temporary.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] M7er4life:
Ok Thx

Great work :good:
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] smallKING81:
Still can't get S-OFF on 2.42.709.6
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] nguyenquyhoc:
hi, so now S-off U11 is free ?? . it's increable for that new :D
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Nope, not sure why you would think that.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] ianmufc:
Was free back in the day until this new breed of greedy developers arrived. XDA was a sharing site not anymore. You even get charged to share a RUU. Thats why I don't flash roms anymore.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] beaups:
Create a free solution yourself then. Nobody is stopping you.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
The 8 people who clicked thanks on you might want to reconsider.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] S7relok:
Totally agree

I prefer give a donation for a good work than using a thing that rackets you for unlocking a phone.

Take in addition that HTC is now a "niche" brand, so a very few chances to see an alternative.

My bet is if it was for a samsung with a lot of devs working on devices, there would be just a click for donate instead of "pay 25€ for me to do I don't know what on the phone in order to unlock it"
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] p50kombi:
Don't really uderstand the fuss to be honest.

No one is twisting your arm to use it.

And oh yeah..Samsung is a real doddle to unlock, isn't it? :D

There are so many free unlock options avaialble for samsungs qualcomm devices...let me just list some here.....

Tumbleweed.....................
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
It's now obvious you wouldn't even donate. If I was a Dev I'd have a blacklist for comments like this.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] luis saucedo:
HELP!!! :(

You could help me to s-off an HTC U11 sunshine can not do it anymore ... :(
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Derepinar:
Hi

do s_of with sunshine

Htc U11 Can I repair imei?

I guess some of them have failed.!

thanks in advance for information.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] ianmufc:
Don't you ever get bored of trolling Liberty Minger? You must lead a very boring life.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] LibertyMonger:
Hey member. Its never been a big secret why it costs for S-Off.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] pouriya287:
Hi , plz help I'm think I'm going to throw this device in trash :/ . I want to flash stock android 7.1 ruu

My device is locked and s-on , from all i just read about this stuff ! I'm must to s-off device and flash the ruu over download mod ! This is corecct? Im also know my cid ! My version is 2.33.401.19 . I have a bad battery drain and i checked that battery health is ok on my device i think the problem is my android version ! Plz guys just help me ! In my country i can't buy a new phone because of the hight price . Tnx all
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Lostatsea23:
I am assuming temp root doesn't work with s off and I have to actually root and bootloader unlock the traditional way first?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] j to the 4n:
correct!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] schmeggy929:
Works on custom kernels now, no reflashing stock boot.img. That's awesome work!
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Thunderbolt:
Im back to HTC from M8 days. Can somebody could explain to me: IT is a chance now relock bootloader without a mark later with sunshine using ?

Wysłane z mojego HTC U11 przy użyciu Tapatalka
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
No.

Only temporary S-OFF and no locked/S-OFF yet as was already stated by jcase and beaups. Only relocked for the time being.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] mlodykaras:
Have anybody achieved soff on the new 1.27 base? Any problems?
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] velimirchek:
I have. No problems.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Thanks to SunShine i just debranded my U11.
[HTC U11  Guides, News, & Discussion] Rhadamanthis:
hi guy i not understand if is possible to transofrm by htc dual sim emea in one single sim o developer edition