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Day 1, I got my phone I unlocked bootloader and rooted.
I created a backup and tried installing Android Revolution HD 53.1 and it worked, however my WiFi didn't work and boot times would be long, so I uninstalled it and went back to my backup I had made. I read that this happens because my current firmware 1.58.502.1 (4.4.2 KITKAT) is too low (incompatible) to download Android Revolution HD 53.1.
Recently I also bought the sunshine S-off method. So I am currently S-OFF.
ALSO worth noting while I have the international edition of HTC ON M8, I am using T-MOBILE
With S-OFF am I able to go directly to Android Revolution HD 53.1 (which is MM Custom Rom)? If not how do I make my devie compatible with this version?
I would appreciate any help, thank you.
titaniums4 said:
Day 1, I got my phone I unlocked bootloader and rooted.
I created a backup and tried installing Android Revolution HD 53.1 and it worked, however my WiFi didn't work and boot times would be long, so I uninstalled it and went back to my backup I had made. I read that this happens because my current firmware 1.58.502.1 (4.4.2 KITKAT) is too low (incompatible) to download Android Revolution HD 53.1.
Recently I also bought the sunshine S-off method. So I am currently S-OFF.
ALSO worth noting while I have the international edition of HTC ON M8, I am using T-MOBILE
With S-OFF am I able to go directly to Android Revolution HD 53.1 (which is MM Custom Rom)? If not how do I make my devie compatible with this version?
I would appreciate any help, thank you.
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Download the T-Mobile ruu from HTC website, flash twrp, clean wipe, that's making sure the top four options are checked in advanced wipe, and then flash the rom of your choice
bford152 said:
Download the T-Mobile ruu from HTC website, flash twrp, clean wipe, that's making sure the top four options are checked in advanced wipe, and then flash the rom of your choice
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I forgot to mention I already have a custom recovery (twrp), would installing the T-Mobile ruu cause any problems?
Also PM me your PayPal email, I am very grateful you are helping me.
titaniums4 said:
I forgot to mention I already have a custom recovery (twrp), would installing the T-Mobile ruu cause any problems?
Also PM me your PayPal email, I am very grateful you are helping me.
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Installing the RUU will overwrite twrp that you had to have to be as far in the process as you are, you'll have to reflash it. http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-t-mobile/news
Check for OTA update just to be sure
Flash twrp
Install ROM of choice
bford152 said:
Installing the RUU will overwrite twrp that you had to have to be as far in the process as you are, you'll have to reflash it. http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-t-mobile/news
Check for OTA update just to be sure
Flash twrp
Install ROM of choice
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Sorry to reiterate, but for clarification purposes (before I begin), is it completely safe to run the RUU update with the current modifications my phone has right now?
Im a click away from doing this, I just don't want my device to be bricked so just making sure with you.
bford152 said:
Installing the RUU will overwrite twrp that you had to have to be as far in the process as you are, you'll have to reflash it. http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8-t-mobile/news
Check for OTA update just to be sure
Flash twrp
Install ROM of choice
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So I just tried doing this and my phone turned off, and it was getting ready to do something but this error occured in the RUU program:
ERROR [130]: MODEL ID ERROR
The ROM Update Utility cannot upgrade your Android phone.
Please get the correct ROM Update Utility and try gain.
Hey my bad, flash this via twrp, then run the RUU. Your firmware is so old you've got to manually upgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716843
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[/COLOR]Or flash any new firmware. Just make sure the 502 part matches whatever you upgrade with but you're s off so you really can't mess up too much as long as you have a backup..
Edit: ignore the link, wrong one. Give me two minutes
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8/news/
Run this ruu
Promise this will work. Got confused when you said T-Mobile before I typed 502=Unlocked/dev ed
bford152 said:
Hey my bad, flash this via twrp, then run the RUU. Your firmware is so old you've got to manually upgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716843
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[/COLOR]Or flash any new firmware. Just make sure the 502 part matches whatever you upgrade with but you're s off so you really can't mess up too much as long as you have a backup..
Edit: ignore the link, wrong one. Give me two minutes
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8/news/
Run this ruu
Promise this will work. Got confused when you said T-Mobile before I typed 502=Unlocked/dev ed
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Thank you very much for your help, although I am a bit confused.
I am currently downloading htc_m8_1.57_DEODEXED_InstallerFix.zip from the link you provided ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52807841&postcount=98 )
Once this is done downloading, load it up on twrp and flash it?
bford152 said:
Hey my bad, flash this via twrp, then run the RUU. Your firmware is so old you've got to manually upgrade
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2716843
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[/COLOR]Or flash any new firmware. Just make sure the 502 part matches whatever you upgrade with but you're s off so you really can't mess up too much as long as you have a backup..
Edit: ignore the link, wrong one. Give me two minutes
http://www.htc.com/us/support/htc-one-m8/news/
Run this ruu
Promise this will work. Got confused when you said T-Mobile before I typed 502=Unlocked/dev ed
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Sorry to bother you but since you said I can just upgrade to a newer firmware that matches "502", which firmwares would these be? Would you be able to link me to one because I don't really understand where to look for something like this. Just to clraify I am on T-Mobile network but I am using the HTC ONE M8 International edition
titaniums4 said:
Thank you very much for your help, although I am a bit confused.
I am currently downloading htc_m8_1.57_DEODEXED_InstallerFix.zip from the link you provided ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52807841&postcount=98 )
Once this is done downloading, load it up on twrp and flash it?
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No!!!!!!! Read the last link!!! I accidentally posted the wrong one.
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bford152 said:
No!!!!!!! Read the last link!!! I accidentally posted the wrong one.
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You're running 1.58.502.1... as long as the x.x.502.x part matches you can flash any firmware s off via twrp. Search HTC m8 502 firmware. Plenty of guides.
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bford152 said:
No!!!!!!! Read the last link!!! I accidentally posted the wrong one.
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You're running 1.58.502.1... as long as the x.x.502.x part matches you can flash any firmware s off via twrp. Search HTC m8 502 firmware. Plenty of guides.
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You're using t-mobile on the AT&T/International/Unlocked Dev Ed firmware to run. Like I said, just make sure the 502 part matches.
bford152 said:
You're running 1.58.502.1... as long as the x.x.502.x part matches you can flash any firmware s off via twrp. Search HTC m8 502 firmware. Plenty of guides..
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Ahh this makes sense, will do. I will keep you updated. Thank you very much friend.
titaniums4 said:
Ahh this makes sense, will do. I will keep you updated. Thank you very much friend.
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Please do, I'll be more than happy to help with any questions although you seem to have 90% of this down. The other 10% is small stuff only plausible via sunshine.
Lollipop 502 (AT&T) firmware can be found here (packed with custom ROM): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Another option (since you have s-off) is to change to Developer's Edition CID or SuperCID. then flash to Marshmallow firmware or MM RUU (if you want to be all fancy like that). Although the current custom ROMs (including MM ones) should run fine with LP firmware (its KK firmware that is the main problem).
bford152 said:
Please do, I'll be more than happy to help with any questions although you seem to have 90% of this down. The other 10% is small stuff only plausible via sunshine.
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Honestly, I gave up. I was reading some tutorials but did not understand what I had to do. I come from a Galaxy S4 and that phone is infinitely more times easier to mod than this phone. I have had to jump through so many hoops to just root it.
However, I have no idea where to go now, I feel like such a noob.
redpoint73 said:
Lollipop 502 (AT&T) firmware can be found here (packed with custom ROM): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Another option (since you have s-off) is to change to Developer's Edition CID or SuperCID. then flash to Marshmallow firmware or MM RUU (if you want to be all fancy like that). Although the current custom ROMs (including MM ones) should run fine with LP firmware (its KK firmware that is the main problem).
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This has given me new hope, thank you. I will try this when i get home from work
Woo did a quick check at work to see if my device was compatible. My CID is CW__001 so looks like it will be compatible, can't wait to get home and try it hopefully I don't brick my phone! Will keep you updated, thank you.
redpoint73 said:
Lollipop 502 (AT&T) firmware can be found here (packed with custom ROM): http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
Another option (since you have s-off) is to change to Developer's Edition CID or SuperCID. then flash to Marshmallow firmware or MM RUU (if you want to be all fancy like that). Although the current custom ROMs (including MM ones) should run fine with LP firmware (its KK firmware that is the main problem).
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Woo did a quick check at work to see if my device was compatible. My CID is CW__001 so looks like it will be compatible, can't wait to get home and try it hopefully I don't brick my phone! Will keep you updated, thank you.
titaniums4 said:
Honestly, I gave up. I was reading some tutorials but did not understand what I had to do. I come from a Galaxy S4 and that phone is infinitely more times easier to mod than this phone. I have had to jump through so many hoops to just root it.
However, I have no idea where to go now, I feel like such a noob.
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Stick with it. Every device has its own learning curve. And we're happy to help and explain as much as needed to get the job done.
But really, flashing the firmware is not too difficult; especially considering you've already accomplished unlocking the bootloader, know how to flash custom ROMs, etc.
The link I gave you has instructions on how to flash the firmware. After doing those steps (1-3) just flash TWRP 3.0.0.0, as the version indicated in the page I linked is a bit old.
redpoint73 said:
Stick with it. Every device has its own learning curve. And we're happy to help and explain as much as needed to get the job done.
But really, flashing the firmware is not too difficult; especially considering you've already accomplished unlocking the bootloader, know how to flash custom ROMs, etc.
The link I gave you has instructions on how to flash the firmware. After doing those steps (1-3) just flash TWRP 3.0.0.0, as the version indicated in the page I linked is a bit old.
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Just got back from work.
I made a backup, flashed the new firmware through cmd, flashed twrp through cmd, now I am flashing lolipop through twrp, i am sweating so much my hands are sweating so bad, i hope everything turns out ok, this is the first time ive ever done any of this so I am extremely nervous.
UPDATE: LOLIPOP ROM FLASHED SUCCESSFULLY, REBOOTING PHONE (I know that it usually takes a while for a fresh ROM to boot) WAITING PATIENTLY AT htc one boot sequence, crossing my fingers! :crying:
UPDATE 2: Got past the boot, now waiting on "Android is upgrading... Optimizing app 44 of 223" (damn bloatware!)
UPDATE 3: SUCCESS!!! EVERYTHING WORKS, YOU ARE A GENIUS, I LOVE YOU MAN, THANK YOU!
I really appreciate that you helped a complete stranger such as myself, I know you didn't have to, but I greatly appreciate it. Thank you once again man :fingers-crossed:
Running another backup and I will attempt the Revolution ROM once again.
titaniums4 said:
Just got back from work.
I made a backup, flashed the new firmware through cmd, flashed twrp through cmd, now I am flashing lolipop through twrp, i am sweating so much my hands are sweating so bad, i hope everything turns out ok, this is the first time ive ever done any of this so I am extremely nervous.
UPDATE: LOLIPOP ROM FLASHED SUCCESSFULLY, REBOOTING PHONE (I know that it usually takes a while for a fresh ROM to boot) WAITING PATIENTLY AT htc one boot sequence, crossing my fingers! :crying:
UPDATE 2: Got past the boot, now waiting on "Android is upgrading... Optimizing app 44 of 223" (damn bloatware!)
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UPDATE 3: SUCCESS!!! EVERYTHING WORKS, YOU ARE A GENIUS, I LOVE YOU MAN, THANK YOU!
I really appreciate that you helped a complete stranger such as myself, I know you didn't have to, but I greatly appreciate it. Thank you once again man :fingers-crossed:
Hello everyone.
I have an M8 with a corrupted software.
Always stuck on HTC logo.
Sometimes when it boots, it shows "3" , which means it's from Three UK.
I looked everywhere but couldn't find the corresponding RUU, except on http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads , but it's only around 500 MB !
It's in zip format.
I can go to the bootloader, but it doesn't accept to FACTORY-RESET (gets stuck on HTC screen)
Software status: Official
RELOCKED
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
I unlocked the bootloader in order to try to install another RUU.
Now it shows "UNLOCKED" .
I installed twrp and superuser (I guess).
According to the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
I have to install the sunshine.apk which I can not because my phone doesn't boot except to the bootloader !
What to do here?
majdykhrais said:
I looked everywhere but couldn't find the corresponding RUU, except on http://www.htcdev.com/devcenter/downloads , but it's only around 500 MB !
It's in zip format.
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That isn't an RUU, its kernel source, and not going to be of any help to you.
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majdykhrais said:
I unlocked the bootloader in order to try to install another RUU.
Now it shows "UNLOCKED" .
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Unlocking the bootloader will not allow you to run another version's RUU. I don't know why you think that, but its not correct information.
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majdykhrais said:
I installed twrp and superuser (I guess).
According to the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/vomerguides-m8-bootldr-unlock-s-off-t2800727
I have to install the sunshine.apk which I can not because my phone doesn't boot except to the bootloader !
What to do here?
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S-off is not the correct path, to do what you want (nor should it be necessary - save yourself $25). As you've figured out, you need a working OS to s-off; but working OS is the reason you want to s-off. So you have a Catch-22 dead end.
If there is no RUU, unlocked bootloader and TWRP are good things to have done. Now restore the 6.13.771.4 stock nandroid backup, using the file and instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Thanks
redpoint73 said:
That isn't an RUU, its kernel source, and not going to be of any help to you.
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Unlocking the bootloader will not allow you to run another version's RUU. I don't know why you think that, but its not correct information.
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S-off is not the correct path, to do what you want (nor should it be necessary - save yourself $25). As you've figured out, you need a working OS to s-off; but working OS is the reason you want to s-off. So you have a Catch-22 dead end.
If there is no RUU, unlocked bootloader and TWRP are good things to have done. Now restore the 6.13.771.4 stock nandroid backup, using the file and instruction here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
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Thanks for the info.
I know TWRP and S-OFF won't help me here, but I just wanted to show what I've done.
One question, why to restore 6.13.771.4?
How will I know it's the correct one for my phone, and not a part of the pre-installed corruption?
majdykhrais said:
One question, why to restore 6.13.771.4?
How will I know it's the correct one for my phone, and not a part of the pre-installed corruption?
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This is the main version given in your screenshot in your top post. And you'll see from the stock nandroid collection, that its the correct version number for your CID (carrier version).
Simply put, this is the stock Marshmallow ROM for your M8 version.
Somebody likely made the backup with a working OS. Yours has become damaged or corrupt (most likely) just on your phone. Not every phone with this software number is going to be broken!
didn't work!
redpoint73 said:
This is the main version given in your screenshot in your top post. And you'll see from the stock nandroid collection, that its the correct version number for your CID (carrier version).
Simply put, this is the stock Marshmallow ROM for your M8 version.
Somebody likely made the backup with a working OS. Yours has become damaged or corrupt (most likely) just on your phone. Not every phone with this software number is going to be broken!
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excellent turorial.
I followed the steps one by one,
didn't get any errors,
but it didn't work.
I got the HTC screen, then "3" screen, then stuck on HTC One screen!
Any ideas?
majdykhrais said:
excellent turorial.
I followed the steps one by one,
didn't get any errors,
but it didn't work.
I got the HTC screen, then "3" screen, then stuck on HTC One screen!
Any ideas?
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a strange thing I noticed,,
on command prompt on my pc, I can't see the new folder containing the unzipped file, while I can see it through the windows-explorer!
majdykhrais said:
a strange thing I noticed,,
on command prompt on my pc, I can't see the new folder containing the unzipped file, while I can see it through the windows-explorer!
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Any particular reason why you are looking in command prompt? Since the steps don't use command prompt (unless you adb push the files).
What version TWRP?
Can you post a screenshot of what the TWRP backup folder structure (on the phone) looks like in Windows Explorer? Not sure what we can be missing here. But its worth a look.
Also, you might try the a Lollipop backup. It should work fine with the MM firmware. Although it may cause an issue with OTA updates (mixing LP ROM with MM firmware), at least it (should) get the phone up and running.
twrp backup
redpoint73 said:
Any particular reason why you are looking in command prompt? Since the steps don't use command prompt (unless you adb push the files).
What version TWRP?
Can you post a screenshot of what the TWRP backup folder structure (on the phone) looks like in Windows Explorer? Not sure what we can be missing here. But its worth a look.
Also, you might try the a Lollipop backup. It should work fine with the MM firmware. Although it may cause an issue with OTA updates (mixing LP ROM with MM firmware), at least it (should) get the phone up and running.
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no reason for command prompt, but I just was there and noticed this.
TWRP 2.8.7.0-m8 according to the turorial.
I want to try Lollipop since it was the o.s. when my phone was working properly before I upgrade to 6 and get the wifi problem.
any specific Lollipop version?
I just want a stable version.
thanks
twrp
majdykhrais said:
no reason for command prompt, but I just was there and noticed this.
TWRP 2.8.5.0-m8 according to the turorial.
I want to try Lollipop since it was the o.s. when my phone was working properly before I upgrade to 6 and get the wifi problem.
any specific Lollipop version?
I just want a stable version.
thanks
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here's a screen shot
the path on my laptop was the same.
sorry,
I used twrp-2.8.7.0-m8
I'm confused about what you are talking about anymore. Did you sell the phone or not?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=66116673&postcount=1498
If this is a different phone, you need to give details.
Fastboot getvar all
I've played with this phone for some time, but am tired of messing around with it and just want to get back to stock with root and unlocked bootloader as fast as possible. AKA have someone walk me through it on a screenshare/call. I'm willing to pay for the help. Not sure what someone would want to tell me what to do and help me do it. Please send me a PM and I'll update this thread when I've found someone.
Current state of things:
Bootloader unlocked
S-On
CM13 from Feb2016 installed
TWRP recovery 2.8.7.0 or thereabouts installed.
I have windows7, 10, and Linux Mint boxes depending on which you prefer. I am fairly technical, but haven't messed with things since I mucked up my phone. I never thought it would be such a pain in the a$$ to get back to stock as this is the first time I modded my phone. Just don't have time to try 1000 things or read 1000 threads. :crying:
thanks
What's your current firmware version? (boot to download mode and copy the OS version number).
I'm fairly certain that AT&T has a Windows executable RUU that will restore your phone to stock. (You'll probably need to install HTC Sync Manager to get the right drivers installed)
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When you get your firmware version, the key is to only use a RUU that matches your version number or is a higher version. Downgrading is not possible for S-ON devices.
The current version is OS-2.11.502.18
computerslayer said:
What's your current firmware version? (boot to download mode and copy the OS version number).
I'm fairly certain that AT&T has a Windows executable RUU that will restore your phone to stock. (You'll probably need to install HTC Sync Manager to get the right drivers installed)
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When you get your firmware version, the key is to only use a RUU that matches your version number or is a higher version. Downgrading is not possible for S-ON devices.
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The latest RUU worked. Where it failed everytime before. I don't know what I did this time, but I'm back to stock. Thanks man!
No more help required.
joeinatx said:
The current version is OS-2.11.502.18
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Congratulations! Always nice have a working device.
(Please be sure to edit the title of the thread to say 'solved'.)
Hi every one I have htc one m8 now 2-3 years, I rooted and unlocked bootloader, on stock firmware which is : 4.18.708.12 and now I have system updates that I cant update cuz im rooted , so I relocked bootloader and tried to update , still when i try it goes to fastboot with this : system software modified, security warning and it doesnt update nor perform a factory reset, can some one help me out here? id be glad I need this help asap
You need stock ROM, and stock recovery to update by OTA.
Return to stock ROM and stock recovery using this thread (which will then allow you to update): http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Relocking the bootloader isn't necessary to OTA (only to RUU or flash signed firmware.zip) and didn't help you matters. You'll need to unlock it again in order to perform the process linked above.
Factory reset also won't help your condition, so there isn't a point in doing so. Factory reset is a bit of a misnomer, all it does is wipe user data. It won't restore a previous OS, nor remove root, etc.
redpoint73 said:
You need stock ROM, and stock recovery to update by OTA.
Return to stock ROM and stock recovery using this thread (which will then allow you to update): http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Relocking the bootloader isn't necessary to OTA (only to RUU or flash signed firmware.zip) and didn't help you matters. You'll need to unlock it again in order to perform the process linked above.
Factory reset also won't help your condition, so there isn't a point in doing so. Factory reset is a bit of a misnomer, all it does is wipe user data. It won't restore a previous OS, nor remove root, etc.
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I want my phone to be back to stock like it came from the company, with the original ruu and firmware signatures, if i install stock rom and stock recovery that way im still rooted in which case I dont want it, I wanna get back to original LB and Unrooted with warrenty back
madshark2009 said:
I want my phone to be back to stock like it came from the company, with the original ruu and firmware signatures, if i install stock rom and stock recovery that way im still rooted in which case I dont want it, I wanna get back to original LB and Unrooted with warrenty back
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If that is what you wanted, then no mention was made of that in your OP (which you should have done). You should be specific about what you want, and not make it harder for folks trying to help you.
You are incorrect (that after installing the stock ROM, you will still be rooted). Installing the stock ROM will remove root. That's the whole point of the thread I linked.
If there is an RUU for your version number, just use it to return to almost full stock. When I say "almost", its because the bootloader will only say RELOCKED instead of LOCKED. The only way to make it say LOCKED (after its been unlocked) is with s-off. And if you don't already have s-off, it will cost you $25 by sunshine. Probably not worth the cost, as you no longer have warranty, anyway. HTC warranty is only valid for 1 year.
redpoint73 said:
If that is what you wanted, then no mention was made of that in your OP (which you should have done). You should be specific about what you want, and not make it harder for folks trying to help you.
You are incorrect (that after installing the stock ROM, you will still be rooted). Installing the stock ROM will remove root. That's the whole point of the thread I linked.
If there is an RUU for your version number, just use it to return to almost full stock. When I say "almost", its because the bootloader will only say RELOCKED instead of LOCKED. The only way to make it say LOCKED (after its been unlocked) is with s-off. And if you don't already have s-off, it will cost you $25 by sunshine. Probably not worth the cost, as you most likely don't have a warranty, anyway. HTC warranty is only valid for 1 year.
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and how do i decide which RUU is suitable for my device?
android 5.0.1
software number : 4.18.708.12
I must point out that I never installed a custom rom nor recovery I just unlocked bootloader and rooted and thats it so how do I find my ruu and what to do if i dont?
Its not actually clear what you are trying to do. Return to stock to update? Or something else? Your later post says return to stock for warranty, but no way you have warranty at this point. Is something wrong with the phone? Or just trying to return the phone to stock to sell or trade it?
Can't really provide proper guidance unless we know your intent.
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madshark2009 said:
and how do i decide which RUU is suitable for my device?
software number : 4.18.708.12
how do I find my ruu and what to do if i dont?
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You look for an RUU for that version number you just posted.
If no RUU, the process I linked for you in the first place will return you to full stock, with the exception of bootloader will be UNLOCKED. Or you can make it RELOCKED. Not really much different from what an RUU would give you.
redpoint73 said:
Its not actually clear what you are trying to do. Return to stock to update? Or something else? Your later post says return to stock for warranty, but no way you have warranty at this point. Is something wrong with the phone? Or just trying to return the phone to stock to sell or trade it?
Can't really provide proper guidance unless we know your intent.
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You look for an RUU for that version number you just posted.
If no RUU, the process I linked for you in the first place will return you to full stock, with the exception of bootloader will be UNLOCKED. Or you can make it RELOCKED. Not really much different from what an RUU would give you.
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I didnt mean to get my warrenty back, I meant to get back to stock just like when getting back to original phone status like it came from the company, so I understood that flashing stock rom and recovery will help me with geting back and stat updating normally, but the precess seems too complicated to understand I might need your further help perferably vie Direct message, but just to save all the efforts, Id perfer the RUU flashing, and since you said none original RUU that has the same number of my version , that means I can install any one I want? whats the difference between RUUs and how do I choose the perfect one
(sorry i am new thats why i ask a lot )
madshark2009 said:
I didnt mean to get my warrenty back
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But its exactly what you posted:
madshark2009 said:
I wanna get back to original LB and Unrooted with warrenty back
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I strongly suggest you take a bit more time thinking about what you post, and making sure its properly typed, (lack of proper capitalization, spelling and punctuation makes your posts a pain to read, to say the least) and conveys what you want it to. Otherwise, you're just making it harder for folks to understand and help you.
Any time you think you are saving by typing quickly, is being lost x10 by me having to ask you to clarify what you mean.
madshark2009 said:
so I understood that flashing stock rom and recovery will help me with geting back and stat updating normally, but the precess seems too complicated to understand
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The process isn't complicated. If you managed to unlock the bootloader and root the phone, you can certainly accomplish restoring the stock ROM and stock recovery. On that same note, it can be fairly said that anyone that is unable restore the phone by that method; probably shouldn't have unlocked the bootloader and rooted to begin with. Or look at it a slightly different way: you should never root a device without knowing how to return it to stock.
The guide looks long, mostly because its written in a very highly detailed, step-by-step manner (some folks seem to like that). But it just boils down to downloading the proper file, unzipping the folders, putting them in the right location on the phone, and restoring in TWRP.
If you have issues on a particular step, feel free to post again here, or the TWRP stock backup thread we are discussing.
madshark2009 said:
Id perfer the RUU flashing, and since you said none original RUU that has the same number of my version , that means I can install any one I want? whats the difference between RUUs and how do I choose the perfect one
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I never said there was no RUU for your version number; or did you determine that yourself (your wording isn't clear)? I don't definitely know if there is or not; I was leaving it up to you to search. But doing a quick search myseld, it looks like NO.
If you looked, and there is no RUU for your version, you certainly cannot run any RUU you like. In fact, you can't run any RUU at all, unless its intended for your version, CID, MID.
redpoint73 said:
You need stock ROM, and stock recovery to update by OTA.
Return to stock ROM and stock recovery using this thread (which will then allow you to update): http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
Relocking the bootloader isn't necessary to OTA (only to RUU or flash signed firmware.zip) and didn't help you matters. You'll need to unlock it again in order to perform the process linked above.
Factory reset also won't help your condition, so there isn't a point in doing so. Factory reset is a bit of a misnomer, all it does is wipe user data. It won't restore a previous OS, nor remove root, etc.
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I downloaded signed firmware that has the same CID and MID but marshmellow not lolipop (I had lolipop and flashed marshmallow firmware) and now phone is stuck at black screen
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I downloaded signed firmware that has the same CID and MID but marshmellow not lolipop (I had lolipop and flashed marshmallow firmware) and now phone is stuck at black screen
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Why did you flash signed firmware? Its not a ROM, not an RUU. Nobody told you to do this.
Black screen, as in the screen doesn't come on? Not a good sign.
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Why did you flash signed firmware? Its not a ROM, not an RUU. Nobody told you to do this.
Black screen, as in the screen doesn't come on? Not a good sign.
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yes thats what it means! what can i do now?
redpoint73 said:
Why did you flash signed firmware? Its not a ROM, not an RUU. Nobody told you to do this.
Black screen, as in the screen doesn't come on? Not a good sign.
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i found my version number in TWRP backup 4.18.708.12_ckpv5 can i use this to flash through ADB? because I cant flash TWRP recovery after what i did it says error bootloader signatures veryfication.. what are my options man?
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yes thats what it means! what can i do now?
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How did you flash the firmware? By fastboot, or SD card method?
What's the exact file name for what you flashed?
Any error messages?
Did it tell you to flash again (very common, but actually says "flush image immediately"), and if so, did you flash it again?
Try holding power button and vol up for a minute or more, and see if there is any change.
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How did you flash the firmware? By fastboot, or SD card method?
What's the exact file name for what you flashed?
Any error messages?
Did it tell you to flash again (very common, but actually says "flush image immediately"), and if so, did you flash it again?
Try holding power button and vol up for a minute or more, and see if there is any change.
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flashed by fastboot the way its mentioned in the thread you sent me.. on how to flash marshmallow signed firmwares and now when I rebooted as instructed it gets stuck at black screen after HTC logo on white screen and so I thought I could fix this by flashing twrp but now it says bootloader signatures veryfication error, so I cant proceed to the installation ..
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i found my version number in TWRP backup 4.18.708.12_ckpv5 can i use this to flash through ADB? because I cant flash TWRP recovery after what i did it says error bootloader signatures veryfication.. what are my options man?
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You have to get the phone back on, in one mode or another, before you can do anything.
No, you can't flash the stock TWRP backup with adb. Its a TWRP backup, and you have to restore it with TWRP.
You can't flash custom recovery with the bootloader locked. That is why you have signature verification error. You need to unlock the bootloader again, which I already told you. And you need to be in bootloader-fastboot mode to flash it, anyway. I thought you said the screen wasn't coming on?
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You have to get the phone back on, in one mode or another, before you can do anything.
No, you can't flash the stock TWRP backup with adb. Its a TWRP backup, and you have to restore it with TWRP.
You can't flash custom recovery with the bootloader locked. That is why you have signature verification error. You need to unlock the bootloader again, which I already told you. And you need to be in bootloader-fastboot mode to flash it, anyway. I thought you said the screen wasn't coming on?
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yes it got a black screen.
to Unlock bootloader I need what exactly?
madshark2009 said:
flashed by fastboot the way its mentioned in the thread you sent me.. on how to flash marshmallow signed firmwares
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I told you to restore a stock ROM and stock recovery from the thread (Post #1). I said nothing about flashing a signed firmware (Post #5) which is not part of returning to stock.
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yes it got a black screen.
to Unlock bootloader I need what exactly?
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You can't do anything with the phone off.
I asked you to try something in Post #13 above. Please read everything I post, and stop jumping around and trying random things. Read carefully, and proceed with caution and attention. Rushing around isn't going to help anything, and may do permanent damage to the phone (if you haven't already).
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I told you to restore a stock ROM and stock recovery from the thread (Post #1). I said nothing about flashing a signed firmware (Post #5) which is not part of returning to stock.
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You can't do anything with the phone off.
I asked you to try something in Post #13 above. Please read everything I post, and stop jumping around and trying random things. Read carefully, and proceed with caution and attention. Rushing around isn't going to help anything, and may do permanent damage to the phone (if you haven't already).
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so what are my options now?
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so what are my options now?
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Your options are to read more carefully.
I seriously do not like repeating myself; especially having to repeat myself when I say "read more carefully" and try what I already told you several posts ago.
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Your options are to read more carefully.
I seriously do not like repeating myself; especially having to repeat myself when I say "read more carefully" and try what I already told you several posts ago.
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ok it worked now im back to stock..
but now there are no software updates available
PS: I did exactly what the post said! now i am back to stock rom with stock recovery and when i go to check updates it says my device is up to date (on lolipop 5.0.1) but before I had 6.0.1 marshmallow available now its not.
I bought a used M8 At&t I don't have yet. But the seller says the following about the phone. Google Play crashes during setup, preventing setup from completing. The phone looks great. Is this an easy fix?
Sounds like a software problem, this can be easy to fix with a ruu.
Can you please recommend what I would need for att variant? Should I just get the latest nougat? This ruu correct 6.20.502.5is? Just htc rom update that's it? In fastboot?
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Can you please recommend what I would need for att variant? Should I just get the latest nougat? This ruu correct 6.20.502.5is? Just htc rom update that's it? In fastboot?
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First, we need some informations about your device, you have it now?
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First, we need some informations about your device, you have it now?
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HTC-One-M8-0P6B120-32GB-
cell2011 said:
HTC-One-M8-0P6B120-32GB-
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Boot in hboot and do "fastboot getvar all" then post the result here(remove imei,sn)
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Boot in hboot and do "fastboot getvar all" then post the result here(remove imei,sn)
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I dont hve the phone for a couple of days. i think ill try the RUU file and see how that goes
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Can you please recommend what I would need for att variant? Should I just get the latest nougat? This ruu correct 6.20.502.5is? Just htc rom update that's it? In fastboot?
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There is no official (HTC) Nougat software/firmware for this device. They stopped at Marshmallow, which 6.20.502.5 is.
RUU is a full stock/factory image. It will wipe all data on the phone (probably not a bad thing in your case) as well as re-write all partitions to "stock" condition. If your problem is with software (and I'm thinking it probably is), the RUU will likely fix it.
I assume you have the .exe format RUU (which is the most likely case). In which case, connect the phone to PC. Run the RUU, and it's pretty self-explanatory from there. Having the hone booted to OS should be okay, but bootloader-fastboot mode is even better.
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i think ill try the RUU file and see how that goes
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The RUU may or may not work, depending on the phone's current condition. Which is why lucyr03 asked for the getvar data, so we can give you more specific advice.
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There is no official (HTC) Nougat software/firmware for this device. They stopped at Marshmallow, which 6.20.502.5 is.
RUU is a full stock/factory image. It will wipe all data on the phone (probably not a bad thing in your case) as well as re-write all partitions to "stock" condition. If your problem is with software (and I'm thinking it probably is), the RUU will likely fix it.
I assume you have the .exe format RUU (which is the most likely case). In which case, connect the phone to PC. Run the RUU, and it's pretty self-explanatory from there. Having the hone booted to OS should be okay, but bootloader-fastboot mode is even better.
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The RUU may or may not work, depending on the phone's current condition. Which is why lucyr03 asked for the getvar data, so we can give you more specific advice.
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Does this help MPN
6217A and UPC
0821793039523. I dont have the phone yet. This is a pic of the phone and condition i would imagine
cell2011 said:
Does this help MPN
6217A and UPC
0821793039523. I dont have the phone yet. This is a pic of the phone and condition i would imagine
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No, none of that really helps. Once you have the phone, you can do fastboot getvar all, give us the results, and we can advise you further.
Got my phone but it's HTC Europe. Came with LeeDroid installed and rooted. I'm using At&t carrier. It works 4g and everything but what nougat or Oreo rom could I use?
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Got my phone but it's HTC Europe. Came with LeeDroid installed and rooted. I'm using At&t carrier. It works 4g and everything but what nougat or Oreo rom could I use?
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Use what rom you want, I think Oreo is just lineageos.