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santod040

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Nov 7, 2008
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Does the red development text on the splash screen bother you after unlocking your device?

If so, I have a modified hboot for you that takes care of it.
This was simply hex edited by me to remove the text from the screen, no other changes were made.
I have tested it and it is 100% proven to work without any side effects.

I had done this for the Verizon m7, Dna, Butterfly S, One Max, M8, and was asked if I would do it for the Sprint m7, so here it is...

FROM THIS >>>
358xhqb.jpg
TO THIS >>>
2nc2fpt.jpg



Let's get to it!
You must be S-Off to do this!


To Install:


  • Download your No Red Text hboot below, or the Faux Locked hboot from the bottom of this post:

No Red Text Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 6.23.651.7
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3


No Red Text Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 6.23.651.6
btype:1
aareport:1
DelCache:1
hbootpreupdate:3


No Red Text Hboot

modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 6.16.651.2
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3


No Red Text Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 5.05.651.2
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3


No Red Text Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 5.03.651.3
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3


  • Place the zip in your fastboot/adb directory on your computer.
  • Put the device in fastboot mode
    (Volume down and power until menu appears, select fastboot using power button)
  • Connect the device to the computer
  • Enter the following commands from terminal/command prompt in the fastboot directory, one at a time:
  • fastboot oem rebootRUU (this puts the device in RUU mode)
  • fastboot flash zip nameoffile_hboot.zip (this flashes the modified hboot zip file)
Important: the flash process halts at around 75% to 90% on phone screen! This is normal and a safety precaution!
The last few percent is the reboot, which is NOT happening automatically, so you get a chance to check the console output before reboot to make sure it is safe to reboot!
The bar will only fill up to 100% once you type the following command:

  • fastboot reboot-bootloader (this reboots the device to bootloader)


That's it, you're done. You can now reboot and not see the red text anymore. ;)

If you have any questions or issues, let me know.



Now for my RED TEXT: :p

Disclaimer
You are aware that writing to the security protected partitions increases your risk to lose the device exponentially.
You understand and agree that i cannot be held responsible for such or any other damages.
The flash process is theoretically safe and tested, however you are the brains behind the wheel and you are solely responsible for the execution of the process.
I will not accept any responsibility. The method itself is developed by Google and HTC, I only provide access and information to it and you execute it.

You understand that you should not do it if you are not willing to accept this risk.



If you plan on reverting to stock-relocked, for any reason:
You should follow the above steps first, but use a Stock firmware/hboot.
Do this before you relock the bootloader.



-FAUX LOCKED HBOOTS-
(not really Locked and S-on but appear that way)



Since I initially posted this:
I had a couple requests for a modified hboot that shows the device as being Locked and S-On, while being completely unlocked and S-Off.
I went ahead and made that as per request and have tested it as well.
The process is the same as the one I wrote above, with the exception of the filename.

Faux Locked Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 6.23.651.7
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3


Faux Locked Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 6.23.651.6
btype:1
aareport:1
DelCache:1
hbootpreupdate:3


Faux Locked Hboot

modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 6.16.651.2
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3


Faux Locked Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 5.05.651.2
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3


Faux Locked Hboot
modelid: PN0720000
cidnum: SPCS_001
mainver: 5.03.651.3
btype:1
aareport:1
hbootpreupdate:3



Enjoy and be careful!!

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Sprint m7 Hboot mods, Tool/Utility for the Sprint HTC One

Contributors
santod040

Version Information
Status: Stable

Created 2014-08-21
Last Updated 2015-08-17
 

santod040

Recognized Developer / Recognized Contributor
Nov 7, 2008
12,569
23,612
NorCal
Updated Links to fix a Red dot I missed in the first upload...sorry about that.
v2 - All red should be gone.
 
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sauprankul

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Jul 23, 2012
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Just wanted to say thanks, this took like 30 seconds of my time, but it worked flawlessly :D.

I have a question though:
In case my phone ever blows up like it once did, would HTC be able to extract the real tampered/unlocked/s-off status like it did? Even though my phone needed its damn motherboard replaced ($200), they were able to pull up the bootloader.
 

jllbenson

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Jul 7, 2012
149
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Philadelphia area
I cannot get RUU/fastboot to work on my new computer. I've tried everything. I just sticks on "<waiting for deivce>" when i do any fastboot commands. The phone will say "fastboot USB" at the top so the phone part is setup fine. I have got RUU/.fastboot working on a couple other computers before. Something just seems borked with the HTC drivers or something.

edit:

So i went back and attempted this again. This time sober... Basic troubleshooting led me to the USB 3.0 port not working. I switched to a 2.0 and everything worked as advertised. Thanks for this quick fix and also getting my hboot up to date.
 
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santod040

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Nov 7, 2008
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Can I flash this over my old (1.47, I think) hboot?

Sent from my HTC One

You should really update your entire firmware to the latest available.(always a good idea)
Then flash the corresponding hboot from here, that matches your current (updated) firmware.
 

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    Does the red development text on the splash screen bother you after unlocking your device?

    If so, I have a modified hboot for you that takes care of it.
    This was simply hex edited by me to remove the text from the screen, no other changes were made.
    I have tested it and it is 100% proven to work without any side effects.

    I had done this for the Verizon m7, Dna, Butterfly S, One Max, M8, and was asked if I would do it for the Sprint m7, so here it is...

    FROM THIS >>>
    358xhqb.jpg
    TO THIS >>>
    2nc2fpt.jpg



    Let's get to it!
    You must be S-Off to do this!


    To Install:


    • Download your No Red Text hboot below, or the Faux Locked hboot from the bottom of this post:

    No Red Text Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 6.23.651.7
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    No Red Text Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 6.23.651.6
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    DelCache:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    No Red Text Hboot

    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 6.16.651.2
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    No Red Text Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 5.05.651.2
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    No Red Text Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 5.03.651.3
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    • Place the zip in your fastboot/adb directory on your computer.
    • Put the device in fastboot mode
      (Volume down and power until menu appears, select fastboot using power button)
    • Connect the device to the computer
    • Enter the following commands from terminal/command prompt in the fastboot directory, one at a time:
    • fastboot oem rebootRUU (this puts the device in RUU mode)
    • fastboot flash zip nameoffile_hboot.zip (this flashes the modified hboot zip file)
    Important: the flash process halts at around 75% to 90% on phone screen! This is normal and a safety precaution!
    The last few percent is the reboot, which is NOT happening automatically, so you get a chance to check the console output before reboot to make sure it is safe to reboot!
    The bar will only fill up to 100% once you type the following command:

    • fastboot reboot-bootloader (this reboots the device to bootloader)


    That's it, you're done. You can now reboot and not see the red text anymore. ;)

    If you have any questions or issues, let me know.



    Now for my RED TEXT: :p

    Disclaimer
    You are aware that writing to the security protected partitions increases your risk to lose the device exponentially.
    You understand and agree that i cannot be held responsible for such or any other damages.
    The flash process is theoretically safe and tested, however you are the brains behind the wheel and you are solely responsible for the execution of the process.
    I will not accept any responsibility. The method itself is developed by Google and HTC, I only provide access and information to it and you execute it.

    You understand that you should not do it if you are not willing to accept this risk.



    If you plan on reverting to stock-relocked, for any reason:
    You should follow the above steps first, but use a Stock firmware/hboot.
    Do this before you relock the bootloader.



    -FAUX LOCKED HBOOTS-
    (not really Locked and S-on but appear that way)



    Since I initially posted this:
    I had a couple requests for a modified hboot that shows the device as being Locked and S-On, while being completely unlocked and S-Off.
    I went ahead and made that as per request and have tested it as well.
    The process is the same as the one I wrote above, with the exception of the filename.

    Faux Locked Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 6.23.651.7
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    Faux Locked Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 6.23.651.6
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    DelCache:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    Faux Locked Hboot

    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 6.16.651.2
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    Faux Locked Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 5.05.651.2
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3


    Faux Locked Hboot
    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 5.03.651.3
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3



    Enjoy and be careful!!

    XDA:DevDB Information
    Sprint m7 Hboot mods, Tool/Utility for the Sprint HTC One

    Contributors
    santod040

    Version Information
    Status: Stable

    Created 2014-08-21
    Last Updated 2015-08-17
    22
    6.23.651.10_NoRedText_hboot.zip

    I made a 6.23.651.10_NoRedText_hboot.zip for m7spr :)

    You understand and agree that i cannot be held responsible for such or any other damages.

    Important: the flash process halts at around 75% to 90% on phone screen! This is normal and a safety precaution!
    The last few percent is the reboot, which is NOT happening automatically, so you get a chance to check the console output before reboot to make sure it is safe to reboot!
    7
    UPDATED!~

    Any chance to get this updated to the HBOOT from HERE?

    Thanks :good:

    Updated OP with latest hboot from 6.23.651.6 OTA.
    Both No Red Text and Faux Locked versions! :good:
    6
    UPDATED!~

    Updated with latest hboot from 5.05.651.2 OTA - No Red Text and Faux Locked! :good:
    5
    Updated with Sprint LP 6.16.651.2 hboot

    Added latest Lollipop hboot to the OP.
    Both No Red Text and Faux Locked versions. :good:


    modelid: PN0720000
    cidnum: SPCS_001
    mainver: 6.16.651.2
    btype:1
    aareport:1
    hbootpreupdate:3