[Q] No Google Play Store; Chinese Version; Thinking of flashing ROM - HTC One X

I (very) recently got a HOX which my dad "got" in China (it's like his bonus )
Unfortunately, there is no Google Play (I'm in Canada), only some HTC Market with Chinese apps.
I tried to install a APK, but it crashes upon opening, I believe it's factory blocked.
All the methods to get the store requires root. So I might as well go the full way and get a better OS version.
Here's my plan, please tell me anything that is wrong or could be done in a better way:
I'm COMPLETELY new to Android!
1) Use hasoon2000's All-In-One Toolkit to root
2) Make a Backup...somehow
3) Install custom ROM, preferably English stock
4) ???
5) Happy Me
So here's my questions
1) Is there an easier way to do this?
2) Is it possible to switch to a version where official OTA updates (Eng ofc) is available?
3) Is it better to just get someone else to do it? (Playing with the command console/line is fine, but bricking my phone....)
I can provide any other information if needed
Version: S720e (99% sure it's the quadcore international)
Android: 4.1.1 (Jellybean?)
Storage: 16GB (Weird I know)
BootLoader
*** LOCKED ***
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.36.0000
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO- Some IP address thing
eMMC-bootmode: disabled
CPU-bootmode : disabled
MODEM PATH: OFF
Nov 16 2012, 18:32:39
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to previous item
<POWER> to previous item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
SHOW BARCODE
IMAGE CRC
Thanks in advance! :victory:

Put a screenshot of it's bootloader (or what is written there) then more people can advise better.

Do you mean the HTCdev "Unlock Bootloader" process?
If so then I can't do it until sometime tmr (I still have 1 day of school, sorry :crying
It only wipes the user data so no backup is need, right?
or
Is it something else?

Are you sure its the international HOX, because China only sells the TD-SCDMA version, which is incompatible with our ROMs.
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.

XxVcVxX said:
Are you sure its the international HOX, because China only sells the TD-SCDMA version, which is incompatible with our ROMs.
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.
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Even i share the same doubt, because the international version i suppose must have the play store pre installed.
Sent from my unlocked HTC One X using XDA premium.

Metaception said:
Do you mean the HTCdev "Unlock Bootloader" process?
If so then I can't do it until sometime tmr (I still have 1 day of school, sorry :crying
It only wipes the user data so no backup is need, right?
or
Is it something else?
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Not that... the bootloader/hboot screenshot. Where you press power+volume down to get to the bootloader then only you can proceed with any other thing. That screen.
Need to know what is written there.. if you can't make a screenshot of that, just write here what it says on the bootloader/hboot

It says WCDMA on the box, though I wouldn't put it pass them to lie.
Any other way to check?
And bootloader:
*** LOCKED ***
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.36.0000
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO- Some IP address thing
eMMC-bootmode: disabled
CPU-bootmode : disabled
MODEM PATH: OFF
Nov 16 2012, 18:32:39
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to previous item
<POWER> to previous item
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
SHOW BARCODE
IMAGE CRC
So....how do I reboot?

Metaception said:
*** LOCKED ***
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-ON RH
HBOOT-1.36.0000
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO- Some IP address thing
eMMC-bootmode: disabled
CPU-bootmode : disabled
MODEM PATH: OFF
Nov 16 2012, 18:32:39
So....how do I reboot?
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That's the info that others may help further.
At least it is genuine One X for China market; not a clone (China doesn't allow Play Store there if I'm not mistaken)
And I guess the process to put in a custom ROM is same like One X international; unlock the bootloader; flash a custom recovery; make a nandroid backup of current ROM then flash a ROM. As your hboot is 1.36; it's JellyBean
To reboot, press power once.. it will go to Fastboot, there you can select Reboot

Hang on, its S720e?
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.

Yeah, and it's gray, if it matters
Is it possible to switch to a stock version that can OTA?
If not, then what do you guys think is a good custom ROM that is noob friendly?

My one x has RL at the end of bootloader, while yours has RH...
If its the TD-SCDMA its gonna be S720t, but I really don't know since China uses TD-SCDMA...
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.

When we picked the phone (well I did), I made sure it worked with the network range here.
So I guess it's not surprising that the international version was the only one that would work here.
P.S. Your sig is funny :good:
Also:
Is it possible to switch to a stock version that can OTA?
If not, then what do you guys think is a good custom ROM that is noob friendly?

Metaception said:
When we picked the phone (well I did), I made sure it worked with the network range here.
So I guess it's not surprising that the international version was the only one that would work here.
P.S. Your sig is funny :good:
Also:
Is it possible to switch to a stock version that can OTA?
If not, then what do you guys think is a good custom ROM that is noob friendly?
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The only stock version that will recieve OTAs is your phones stock.
If I would suggest a custom ROM, I would say either Maximus or ARHD as both are close to stock and are based on WWE.
Renovate is themed and stripped, but has excellent performance in terms of gaming fluidity and UI, but strips Sense of some skins and wallpapers etc.
There's also AOSP, which doesn't have HTC Sense overlay, but is even more fluid, but it's not as stable and bugfree.
Try each of them out and test for yourself, there's a thread in Dev section which lists all the available ROMs.
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.

Thanks, will have to check those out ( assuming I don't brick my phone )
Oh, found a thread asking about the S720t, it appears the only thing crippled by ROMs is mobile
My plan doesn't include mobile so that's perfect

Metaception said:
Thanks, will have to check those out ( assuming I don't brick my phone )
Oh, found a thread asking about the S720t, it appears the only thing crippled by ROMs is mobile
My plan doesn't include mobile so that's perfect
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I don't think its only mobile, as there's one thread with a guy who flashed a custom ROM only to realize he couldn't get a signal.
But you're getting a signal in Canada, so its probably not S720t
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.

Oh thanks, that's reassuring!
Sorry, but what is this CID? I can't check mine as I can't download any CID apps (No Google Play), it seems very important...
Might have to sideload one.

Do you have fastboot and adb files in your computer?
If yes, boot your phone into fastboot mode in the bootloader, then on your pc, open up a CMD window, navigate to your folder containing the files, and then type
fastboot oem readcid
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.

I can't today, I still have 1 more day of shool. Will try tmr
Can't give anymore thanks

Don't worry, just ask if you have any problems.
Sent from my faster than SGS3 HOX.

HTCdev is failing, cannot login
Is this common? Password reset isn't working.

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[Q] How to install stock ROM on S-OFF/unbranded HTC One X?

Hi! I am a first time Android user. After reading threads here in XDA for months, I have come to realize that the more I learn, the more I know that I have got more that I can't understand. My HOX has a software number of 1.15.401.1 and I have learned that this software build is a demo/pre-release build which explains why I can't receive OTA updates despite checking for it everyday. I've been in touch with HTC about this but they can't answer me with a straight answer, to the point that they're actually advising me to wait for the update on the first quarter of 2013! Anyway, I am fed up with HTC and decided to take matters on my own(with your help, of course). Anyway, to put it simply, I am asking you on how to install a stock ROM for my phone. How do I know the correct RUU for my phone that I should download(I am in the Philippines)? What are the tools I need to get/download? What are the words I need to type in cmd.exe? Etc. Anyway, some info I know about my phone are these: my phone is S-Off, I have a CID of 11111111, it is unrooted, I never touched on that 'unlock bootloader' thingy on HTDev. Also, I am providing some screenshots from my phone if it can help my my issue. I hope you can help me guys. And if you're going to teach me, feel free treat me like a 5th grader. Thanks!
i.imgur.com/uqaE7.png
i.imgur.com/CWXWP.png
Update:
I booted into HBOOT and here's what the screen shows:
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT-0.27.0000
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO-None
eMMC-bootmode : disabled
CPU-bootmode : disabled
HW Secure boot : enabled
MODEM PATH : OFF
Mar 5 2012, 18:20:00
What does those values mean?
Just root your phone, edit system files and unroot it back like a stock HTC One X from factory with all features etc.
There outside is a lot of guides and tutorials
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
@ jed27.galvez
Since your device is s-off, You don't need to use any command except that your device need to be in fastboot mode.
Press power + volume down to go to bootloader/hboot then press power once, you'll be fastboot mode. connect your device to pc and run the RUU.
Download the RUU here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30222514&postcount=1677
Download and run the 2.17.401.2 RUU - that is the latest for your phone (1.15.401.1 - 2.17.401.2)
NEVER use HTCDev for anything ever - you don't need to

[Q] How to restore to original HTC OS?

Hi guys, i was just wondering how do I restore my htc one x to its original os? I mean, currently it is running cynanogen mod9 and I have no idea how to restore it. When I got the phone, it's already running cynanogen. the version i saw from my phone is 1.29.707 so I downloaded RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.11_Radio_1.1204.105.14_release_260743_signed
and I tried to install it but i always get an unknown error. any ideas on what I should do?
Did you relock your bootloader ?
Hi ....one thing I have learned ...is to make backups of the device before making any changes
jinsen said:
Hi guys, i was just wondering how do I restore my htc one x to its original os? I mean, currently it is running cynanogen mod9 and I have no idea how to restore it. When I got the phone, it's already running cynanogen. the version i saw from my phone is 1.29.707 so I downloaded RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.11_Radio_1.1204.105.14_release_260743_signed
and I tried to install it but i always get an unknown error. any ideas on what I should do?
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you should download ruu for your device: in that case you downloaded asian ruu, if you're in asia it's ok, then you must relock bootloader with "fastboot oem lock" command from cmd, and then try to flash it, if no luck, try again but be already in bootloader.
and, your hboot must be lower/the same as in ruu, you can't downgrade: so if you have 1.29.707.11 or lower is ok, in other case download another ruu. you can see from bootloader the hboot version
I've been wondering how to do this as well assuming you don't make a recovery image backup. I assume you just search for the RUU for your country.
Thanks for the replies guys, I just have one more question, if I relock the boot loader, is there a way to unlock it again in case I do something wrong? Won't it give me a bootloader loop? Thanks.
in addition to this guys,
this is what i see on the hboot bootloader
*** UNLOCKED ***
ENDEAVORU PUT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-0.96.0000
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO-1.1204.105.14
eMMC-bootmode: disabled
CPU-bootmode: disabled
MODEM PATH : OFF
May 10, 2012, 01:32:07
HBOOT
<VOL UP> to prev item
<VOL DOWN> TO NEXT
<POWER> to select
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET
SIMLOCK
SHOW BARCODE
IMAGE CRC
... so should i still be using RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.11_Rad io_1.1204.105.14_release_260743_signed ?
and I don't have any backup of anything since when I got my phone, it's already running on cyanogen mod9.
Thanks so much for all your help, I appreciate it.
jinsen said:
Hi guys, i was just wondering how do I restore my htc one x to its original os? I mean, currently it is running cynanogen mod9 and I have no idea how to restore it. When I got the phone, it's already running cynanogen. the version i saw from my phone is 1.29.707 so I downloaded RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.11_Radio_1.1204.105.14_release_260743_signed
and I tried to install it but i always get an unknown error. any ideas on what I should do?
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hi
read below link all info u want is availble their:good::laugh:
link : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859714
jinsen said:
... so should i still be using RUU_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_hTC_Asia_WWE_1.29.707.11_Rad io_1.1204.105.14_release_260743_signed ?
and I don't have any backup of anything since when I got my phone, it's already running on cyanogen mod9.
Thanks so much for all your help, I appreciate it.
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Just check the actual version that your device has.
How to, see : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=32070413&postcount=3
If it is 1.29.707.11, then go for the latest version : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30906073&postcount=1852
And yes, you need to relocked bootloader in order to run the RUU, and run it in fastboot mode.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1859714 on how to.
THANK YOU SO MUCH guys, I've finally done it. I appreciate all your help. Thank you. :laugh::good::victory:

[Q] What is this i don't even...

So, i flashed several HTC DHD before, so i have the knowledge on the how-tos. BUT when it comes to my new HOX, i've read that upgrading ICS to JB needs to have CID listed, which i didn't find on any lists.
So the question is, Can or Can't i upgrade to JB?
This is my BL.
***LOCKED***
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-11111111
HBOOT-0.96.0000
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO-1.1204.105.14
eMMC-bootmode:disabled
CPU-BOOTMODEISABLED
HW SECURE BOOT:ENABLED
MODEM PATHFF
If the answer is YES, how can i upgrade it?
If the answer is NO, well, s**t happens.
axelsundays said:
So, i flashed several HTC DHD before, so i have the knowledge on the how-tos. BUT when it comes to my new HOX, i've read that upgrading ICS to JB needs to have CID listed, which i didn't find on any lists.
So the question is, Can or Can't i upgrade to JB?
This is my BL.
***LOCKED***
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-OFF RH
CID-11111111
HBOOT-0.96.0000
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO-1.1204.105.14
eMMC-bootmode:disabled
CPU-BOOTMODEISABLED
HW SECURE BOOT:ENABLED
MODEM PATHFF
If the answer is YES, how can i upgrade it?
If the answer is NO, well, s**t happens.
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have you find out already what is your CID?
Hello,
This basically means that your phone is s-off (as it is given there) and you have super-cid. You wont find this cid on any upgrade threads as it is not an usual one. You are one of the lucky FEW to have a s-off device.
So you are not bound by any operator or region.
[TOOL] JB FW Easy Flasher & Fastboot Toolkit *Update Dec21* hboot 1.31/1.33/1.36/1.39
Just use this tool to upgrade your hboot. Read the thread and select the s-off process when you are executing the program.
So, is it a good choice upgrading to JB or are there more special features for my unusual phone (Oh, stop it, you :victory: ) ?
You can basically root and flash any ROM without losing warranty, AND you do not need PC to do that. It's a lottery win to have that kind of phone and I'm envious as f***.
Btw: those smileys at OP... LOL
Yes, that's exactly what i want, to flash a JB ROM, but i wanna know if there is anything i should do or pay more attention to, in order to get it. Should i just install from SD or do i have to do what anks kindly suggested?
cid 1111 s-off you lucky ba####d lol
Go to htcruu website and download the jellybean ruu. Plug your phone into PC and run the ruu on your PC. It will update everything to jellybean
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
I saw some guy lost s-off and got a regular cid, so beware. Not sure how though...
Sent from my HTC One X
Soooo... is there any JB ROM that i can flash without losing the s-off & SCID thing?
axelsundays said:
Soooo... is there any JB ROM that i can flash without losing the s-off & SCID thing?
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You can try Cyanogenmod, its JB but without sense and you dont need to upgrade your hboot for that.
ps: lucky one, wish i had s-off :good:

Accidentally S-OFFed!!!

Hello, i don't know but accidentally S-OFFed my HOX;
When I bought, it cames in S-ON status (but with SuperCID 11111111)
Now, It says:
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*** UNLOCKED ***
ENDEAVORU PVT SHIP S-OFF RL
CID-11111111
HBOOT (I dont remember what came with phone, but I upgraded to the last 1.36 with firmware 3.14.980.27)
CPLD-None
MICROP-None
RADIO-5.1204.162.29
eMMC-bootmode: disabled
CPU-bootmode: disabled
HW Secure boot: enabled
MODEM PATH: OFF
Nov 16 2012,28:32:39
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When I bought I upgraded to last official HTC ROM (4.18.401.3) (without updating to 401.4), first, I unlocked via HTCDEV and flashed PhilZ Touch 5.15.9 - HTC_One_X -attached- (since it's the only that works with my touchscreen and with I can charge in recovery, anyway I think USB mode not work, but for me, doesn't matter since I have flashables in phone already)
Then, I flashed the last kernel (PA3) from Alex-V (2.7 Classic PA 3 Sense 5), and "new_s2w_with_dt2w" -attached- and flashed ViperX 4.1.0 FULL Rom (obviusly first Wipe data-> Clean to install a new ROM in Philz). In the middle of the flashing, (next, next, next...I dont remove anything) the phone rebooted itself (I scared xD) and I manually powered off (~10 seconds pressing power off) to go again to recovery, I entered in fastboot and O_O I cared about the S-OFF
I share this because maybe in the middle of this steps is anything that s-off the phone
EDIT: Phone rebooted when selected "perform a full wipe" from VenomX installer
This is not useful as obtaining s-off. You already had supercid. We don't get accidentally s-off by flashing recoveries or roms. Wise advice....Let this be because it won't help us, really. Sorry.
Lol
Sent from my alarm clock.
Tbh, S-Off is merely just a status now. It's useless, especially since kernel flashing via recovery is now possible.
RohinZaraki said:
Tbh, S-Off is merely just a status now. It's useless, especially since kernel flashing via recovery is now possible.
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Can you please tell me since when,can people flash kernels in recovery please,and good to hear ?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
teonagode said:
Can you please tell me since when,can people flash kernels in recovery please,and good to hear ?
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Read the development sections. Look for kernel lighter from thunder, or the multirom thread.

HTC One M8 software status locked

i have been give n a above phone by a family member to look at whilst im off work after a operation.
the phone says
Software Status Modified
Locked
Security Warning
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
Radio-1.29-214500021.12G
OpenDSP-V51.2.2-00593-M8974_FO.1015
OS-6.12.401.4
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Dec 17 2015, 14:15:48.0
I have looked around on here and on other forums but am unable to find anything with the OS-6.12.401.4 to help solve the problem all i can tell it has probably tried/has been updated to Android Marshmallow. other then that i am stuck as to where to go from there.
Any help much appreciated
What is wrong with the phone?
"Locked" in bootloader simply means the bootloader is locked, which is the normal stock condition. It doesn't indicate a problem in itself.
redpoint73 said:
What is wrong with the phone?
"Locked" in bootloader simply means the bootloader is locked, which is the normal stock condition. It doesn't indicate a problem in itself.
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i have found out aswell that the person upgraded phone to something else and when she found it and switched it on it came up with this
i cant do anything with it it has
HBOOT
FASTBOOT
RECOVERY
FACTORY RESET SIMLOCK
CHECK SMARTSD
IMAGE CRC
SHOW BARCODE
i thought straight off i should try recovery and that didnt load into the phone and so tried factory reset and that didnt load into the phone either.
so here i am trying to get help as to why it wont load into the phone.
s84taylo41984 said:
i have found out aswell that the person upgraded phone to something else
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Well that information is remarkably vague, to the point of not being useful!
s84taylo41984 said:
i thought straight off i should try recovery and that didnt load into the phone .
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What recovery? How did you try to load it?
If you tried to flash a custom recovery like TWRP, you can't do that with a locked bootloader, by definitions (the very purpose of locking the bootloader).
But don't unlock the bootloader. You can install a complete factory image (RUU) using the following process and files: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64926626&postcount=6
by upgrade i ment do an update sorry.
by recovery i mean recovery as in im guessing the bootloader screen where it says software status modified. i just used the volume keys to go down to it and pressed the power button but the screen just reloaded back onto the software statuts modified screen.
i will have a go at the complete factory image install and post back with what happens although hopefully the phone will be working again.
s84taylo41984 said:
by recovery i mean recovery as in im guessing the bootloader screen where it says software status modified. i just used the volume keys to go down to it and pressed the power button but the screen just reloaded back onto the software statuts modified screen.
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I see, you mean "boot to recovery" (and in your case, stock recovery). I took "load" to mean you were trying to flash or install something.
s84taylo41984 said:
i will have a go at the complete factory image install and post back with what happens although hopefully the phone will be working again.
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So it either sounds like you know what RUU to use (needs to match your CID and version number), or you don't and you are guessing you will find it. Not clear which is the case.
Did you find a solution to this? I have exactly the same issue with my wife's old HTC One M8, which had been left to go flat for over two years. After recharging, it came back on with exactly the same message (I didn't even have to switch it on). It's never been modified in any way, apart from scheduled OTA updates
MikeWinson said:
Did you find a solution to this? I have exactly the same issue with my wife's old HTC One M8, which had been left to go flat for over two years. After recharging, it came back on with exactly the same message (I didn't even have to switch it on). It's never been modified in any way, apart from scheduled OTA updates
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I gave a solution. But the RUU may not be for the M8 version you have. You have to provide specific device info, for anyone to be able to help you. Lots of versions of the M8, each with different (or no) RUU.
I have not used my HTC one M8 phone for nearly 2 years.
*** Software status: Modified ***
*** LOCKED ***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT- 3.19.0.0000 RADIO-1.29.214500021.12G
OpenDSP-v51.2.2-00593-M8974_FO.1015
OS-6.15.720.2
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 26 2016, 15:50:09.23038
FASTBOOT
<VOL UP> to previous item
<VOL DOWN> to next item
<POWER> to select item
HBOOT
RAMDUMP
REBOOT
REBOOT FASTBOOT
POWER DOWN
Kavinkumar91 said:
I have not used my HTC one M8 phone for nearly 2 years.
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Cool story, bro. But seriously, you didn't ask a question or tell us what you need help with.
I'm guessing it is stuck on the bootloader screen (that you typed out and posted)?
i have the same problem. My HTC One m8 wont boot into android and its stuck in the bootloader. Even if i restart the phone it wont go to android. I have a 6.12.111.4 OS version. Could someone put a 6.12.111.4 os version here, because i want to install it! THANKS

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