[S-Off] Facepalm S-Off for HTC Devices - Droid DNA

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itzik-g

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Worked like magic !

Worked like magic first time - Thanks for a great work !!!
I was already SuperCID so i just followed the stages in the guide and it worked !!!
Excellent !
 

gruiz3

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Well, I did a full wipe of everything adb and htc drivers. And gave it a second go with the newer streamlined process and bam, not a single hiccup and nailed the first go. Thank you guys for everything, and all the hard work.:laugh:
 

weehooherod2

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Did the PL8320000-DNA.zip install for anybody else? I didn't even get error 92 or 99 or any other error. It actually installed.
 

weehooherod2

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Post the whole cmd prompt log. Sounds like you may have messed up somewhere.

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using xda app-developers app

The log is gone at this point. My DNA is acting really strangely. It always gave me error 99 so I tried the suggestions found in this thread to no avail. Then I noticed that when I "fastboot oem lock" it is only locked until I reboot. So I ran "fastboot oem rebootRUU", then "fastboot oem lock", then "fastboot flash zip RUU.zip" (RUU.zip was the stock restore zip, just so I could start from square one). Then, still error 99. So then I ran "fastboot oem rebootRUU", then "fastboot oem lock", then "fastboot flash zip PL8320000-DNA.zip". It unfortunately ran through with no errors at all. Which means it updated my hboot version so I can no longer run the RUU.zip. Lol now I wiped my System in TWRP without realizing that the RUU wiped the storage so I have no rom to flash. ADB access won't work in CWM/TWRP either.

No RUU possible, no rom installed so I can't transfer a rom, adb in TWRP/CWM doesn't work. Shoot.

EDIT: Does anybody have a copy of their DNA's system in a system.img format? I need to flash a system.img over fastboot just so I can get this darn thing to turn on.
Or, does anybody know how to make a signed zip to flash via the bootloader?
 
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fdp24

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weehooherod2:
you can mount sdcard in twrp recovery (in advanced), you can copy zip or twrp backup, if you have one to sdcard.
restore in twrp if it is twrp backup or install if it is zip.
good luck.
re: as long as you can boot into bootloader, things are not so bad..
 

lazarus2297

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The log is gone at this point. My DNA is acting really strangely. It always gave me error 99 so I tried the suggestions found in this thread to no avail. Then I noticed that when I "fastboot oem lock" it is only locked until I reboot. So I ran "fastboot oem rebootRUU", then "fastboot oem lock", then "fastboot flash zip RUU.zip" (RUU.zip was the stock restore zip, just so I could start from square one). Then, still error 99. So then I ran "fastboot oem rebootRUU", then "fastboot oem lock", then "fastboot flash zip PL8320000-DNA.zip". It unfortunately ran through with no errors at all. Which means it updated my hboot version so I can no longer run the RUU.zip. Lol now I wiped my System in TWRP without realizing that the RUU wiped the storage so I have no rom to flash. ADB access won't work in CWM/TWRP either.

No RUU possible, no rom installed so I can't transfer a rom, adb in TWRP/CWM doesn't work. Shoot.

EDIT: Does anybody have a copy of their DNA's system in a system.img format? I need to flash a system.img over fastboot just so I can get this darn thing to turn on.
Or, does anybody know how to make a signed zip to flash via the bootloader?

I am not sure flashing a system.img in fastboot works.. but I think the RUU contains .img files if you extract it..

also like fdp24 said if you can get into fastboot then you should be able to flash a new recovery and if you use CWM you can adb sideload a ROM.zip (I am not familiar with TWRP so i can't comment on if TWRP supports this or not)
 

cbrown245

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The log is gone at this point. My DNA is acting really strangely. It always gave me error 99 so I tried the suggestions found in this thread to no avail. Then I noticed that when I "fastboot oem lock" it is only locked until I reboot. So I ran "fastboot oem rebootRUU", then "fastboot oem lock", then "fastboot flash zip RUU.zip" (RUU.zip was the stock restore zip, just so I could start from square one). Then, still error 99. So then I ran "fastboot oem rebootRUU", then "fastboot oem lock", then "fastboot flash zip PL8320000-DNA.zip". It unfortunately ran through with no errors at all. Which means it updated my hboot version so I can no longer run the RUU.zip. Lol now I wiped my System in TWRP without realizing that the RUU wiped the storage so I have no rom to flash. ADB access won't work in CWM/TWRP either.

No RUU possible, no rom installed so I can't transfer a rom, adb in TWRP/CWM doesn't work. Shoot.

EDIT: Does anybody have a copy of their DNA's system in a system.img format? I need to flash a system.img over fastboot just so I can get this darn thing to turn on.
Or, does anybody know how to make a signed zip to flash via the bootloader?

Can you boot into the bootloader ? I had this same issue , I ran the RUU about 20 times before it finally worked .
 
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Got it first shot! Thanks so much!

One thing that happened to me that may be helpful is that when I went to issue the last command, adb wouldn't see my phone. Tried everything. Restarted the computer and it worked!

-Keith
 

ufish2

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thanks jcase and beaups..i couldnt get it to go the first time i tried so going to install viper and give it another go friday when i have time to do this...new method looks eaiser...hoping for the best and not having to see you in irc...lol;)

Sent from my cm_tenderloin using Tapatalk 2
 

kendall316

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IDK if its been asked, but been rooted for a while, with S-On and custom rom, if i switch this to S-Off, am I losing my rom? everything I have set up or will it just change it to S-OFF and leave my rom and set up as is
 

Edward Zhuang

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IDK if its been asked, but been rooted for a while, with S-On and custom rom, if i switch this to S-Off, am I losing my rom? everything I have set up or will it just change it to S-OFF and leave my rom and set up as is

Yes u r still going to have ur custom rom and setup when u r s off

Sent from my HTC6435LVW using Tapatalk 2
 

jbarcus81

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I have made my move to Windows 8 official... Does anyone know when, or if, the fastboot driver will ever be updated to be compatible with Windows 8? I can use Linux but can't dual boot as of yet with 8... I can use my work laptop for now.. but just wondering.. /sorry if wrong area.. didn't want to start a new discussion... maybe I should?
 

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    Welcome to Facepalm S-Off for the HTC Droid DNA

    Credits and terms:


    Exploit by beaups, full guide, testing, and concept by jcase and beaups. Thanks to dsb9938 and dr_drache for support and testing. Thanks also to all of the regulars at teamandirc. Thanks to jcase for recently modifiying the process to make it even easier and more reliable.

    Both beaups and jcase will collect the applicable active bounties. Further donations are greatly appreciated and can be sent to:

    beaups - Donate to beaups
    jcase - Donate to jcase
    dsb9938 - Donate to dsb9938
    dr_drache - Donate to dr_drache

    You can also come by irc for support or just to say thanks: #FacePalm http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=facepalm

    While this process shouldn’t be too risky, bricks can happen. None of us will be accountable. If you are worried, don’t do it.

    This is a pretty simple method, however, you will need to have a working adb and fastboot environment. This method will work on any operating system that supports adb and fastboot. You should understand how to use a terminal window in your O/S. If you don’t understand adb and fastboot, you probably don’t need S-off.

    Lastly, the work herein should not be stolen, repackaged, one clicked, bat’d, etc. The binary contained in DNA-rescue.img is not GPL and may not be reused, integrated into other work, reposted, or redistributed without our permission. The kernel portion of DNA-rescue.img is derived from unmodified HTC source. That source code can be obtained from htcdev.

    For this to work, you must be HTCdev unlocked and have superCID (custom recovery/root is optional), see the thread below for help and information regarding obtaining superCID, unlock, etc. If you have taken the OTA for the DNA (sw version 2.xx) without FIRST obtaining superCID, there is no superCID nor s-off method for you currently. Note this thread is provided for convenience only. Please look for support for superCID/unlock in it's proper thread, do NOT clutter this thread with support requests regarding obtaining superCID and/or unlock! If you try this process without superCID, it will not work, and you may have issues:

    SuperCID for HTC Droid DNA:
    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2109862

    Download modified boot.img:
    http://d-h.st/pQy

    Download signed firmware:
    http://d-h.st/nOo 8fa1cf193559d34279d2b1c1aa8c29

    1)
    Code:
    adb reboot bootloader

    2)
    Code:
    fastboot oem rebootRUU
    (wait for black HTC Screen)

    3)
    Code:
    fastboot flash zip PL8320000-DNA.zip
    After a while, You should see the following error “FAILED (remote: 92 supercid! please flush image again immediately)

    4) Immediately issue the following command:
    Code:
    fastboot boot DNA-rescue.img

    5) After android is FULLY booted
    Code:
    adb reboot bootloader

    6) You should see what you are looking for!

    If you need help or just care to say thanks, join us on IRC: #FacePalm http://chat.andirc.net:8080/?channels=facepalm

    Enjoy.


    Getting an error 99 instead of error 92 after step 3?


    Perform a few FULL power-downs and boots. Also, others have reported clearing caches in recovery helps as well.
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    rainabba,

    This is not an OPEN DEVELOPMENT community, this is a public development community. We made decisions not to obfuscate what is going on, so the community could learn, but choose to keep the rights and source to the project. It is free for personal use, but not opensource and not free to distribute.

    Hell I remember you flipping out over someone distributing a GPL licensed binary you compiled, you have no room to talk here.

    You like to cause problems with any AndIRC related project (time and time again), you have issues with us it is very clear, but I'm going to ask you nicely to just go away. If you don't like how we handle our projects, go create your own instead of complaining.
    :cool:

    Every instance so far where someone has had this issue AND succeeded seems to require AT LEAST wiping data, but sometimes as much as an RUU flash to stock, and at worst, a complete RUU, re-lock, and start from scratch as if the phone was fresh out of the box.

    ---------- Post added at 03:43 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:40 PM ----------



    Why do you people keep insisting this? Because the OP "demanded" that nobody do it? That won't hold water and so far I can't see any reason a one-click can't be made. It might not be safe and since only the noobs would "need" it, it's likely a bad idea, but there are those like myself who will often create such scripts because they end up being useful for any number of reasons and I'll be damned if someone things that in an OPEN DEVELOPMENT community, that something like a SCRIPT won't be released because someone said so.

    Your reply to this person is offensive on so many levels. You could at least take time to explain yourself (or link to such an explanation).
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    YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!


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    Now that you guys have S-OFF, you can use my RegawMOD Bootloader Customizer!
    Just have someone make a plugin for the HTC One <insert model here> and then customize away!

    http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1786498
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    ATTN: If you are on a DNA, PLEASE WAIT BEFORE ATTEMPTING!!

    Something is not right, the method is not working regardless of if you took the OTA or not.
    Beanups will need to look into this.

    It does work, just because you didn't get it working doesnt mean it doesnt work, please edit you post