[Q] Still can't unlock Bootloader... Please help! - Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello all. I'm sorry for my English, i'm from Poland.
Okay, i can't do anythink with my HTC HDH. Below is spec of my phone:
Code:
Wersja systemu Android:
2.3.5
Wersja HTC Sense:
3.0
Numer oprogramowania:
3.13.771.2
Wersja jądra:
2.6.35-10.g931a37e
[email protected] #1
Wed Nov 9 14:04:03 CST 2011
Wersja pasma podst.:
12.65.60.29U_26.14.04.28_M
Numer kompilacji:
3.13.771.2 CL208029 release-keys
Wersja przeglądarki:
WebKit/533.1
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT-2.00.0027
RADIO-26.14.04.28_M
I used many guides like:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2221039 (Can't unlock bootloader, look below:
#1 http://pbrd.co/1cMCkIv
#2 http://pbrd.co/1cMCq2S
#3 http://pbrd.co/1cMCr6Y
Huh?!)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857537 - the same...
AAHK says ~all is okay~ - but it isn't.. Still've 2.3.5 / 3.0 S-ON UHH.
Can anyone help me with VNC / TeamViewer? PLEASE!
I'm waiting for msg!

You need to find a compatible RUU to update you bootloader from .27 to .29. Then unlock your bootloader, either using HTCDEV or the Easy Ace Unlock Tool or the Easy Ace Root Tool. AAHK is retired; the only way to get S-Off now is manually.

I'll send you big beer if you'll help me to find compatible RUU for:
3.13.771.2

maybe you can try this AAHK2 script..this is a simple way and complete script that make your phone completed gain s-off and have custom recovery too,
but still need the right ruu too if the script needed to downgrade the phone first..
hopefully can help..

I don't believe.. Nobody hasn't RUU for 3.13.772.2 ? God...
On the HTC DEV BOOTLOADER - RUU DOWNLOADS is the RUU for my phone:
Code:
H3G UK 3.13.771.2 PD9810000
But look:
Code:
"Verify that you want to update the ROM version:
From:
Image Version:
3.13.771.2
To:
Image Version:
3.13.00"
Code:
"ERROR [190]: ROM IS NOT UPDATED
Your ROM version is not the latest version.
Please upgrade to 3.13.405.1 to apply this RUU to be able to unlock your bootloader.
On your phone, go to Menu > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check now.
After you have updated, please run the RUU again to upgrade your HBOOT to unlock your phone. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Why, when i'm downloading "the compatible" RUU for My HTC HDH it show these alerts?!

Seentol said:
I don't believe.. Nobody hasn't RUU for 3.13.772.2 ? God...
On the HTC DEV BOOTLOADER - RUU DOWNLOADS is the RUU for my phone:
Code:
H3G UK 3.13.771.2 PD9810000
But look:
Code:
"Verify that you want to update the ROM version:
From:
Image Version:
3.13.771.2
To:
Image Version:
3.13.00"
Code:
"ERROR [190]: ROM IS NOT UPDATED
Your ROM version is not the latest version.
Please upgrade to 3.13.405.1 to apply this RUU to be able to unlock your bootloader.
On your phone, go to Menu > Settings > About phone > Software updates > Check now.
After you have updated, please run the RUU again to upgrade your HBOOT to unlock your phone. We apologize for the inconvenience."
Why, when i'm downloading "the compatible" RUU for My HTC HDH it show these alerts?!
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Here is your link to 3.13.415.2 if it means something to you:
http://hotfile.com/dl/152413307/1ed..._26.14.04.28_M_release_227469_signed.exe.html

Okay, thank you! I'm downloading it now. Soo, do you think it'll help me with update my HBOOT?
@edit
Error [131]: "Client identificator error"... Uh :/

Seentol said:
Okay, thank you! I'm downloading it now. Soo, do you think it'll help me with update my HBOOT?
@edit
Error [131]: "Client identificator error"... Uh :/
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Your best bet maybe create a goldcard and flash unbranded ruu
Sent from my Desire HD using xda premium

Okay, i've got ~29 HBOOT version. What now? The best metod to fast and safe got some 4.1.2/4.2.2 rom?

Seentol said:
Okay, i've got ~29 HBOOT version. What now? The best metod to fast and safe got some 4.1.2/4.2.2 rom?
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have you already tried the AAHK2 script the link that i give to you before...?
with that script you don't need to unlock bootloader with htcdev unlock first..
you just need find the right ruu (PD98IMG-GB1.zip or PD98IMG-GB2.zip or else until GB9.zip) that suitable with your phone cidnum to downgrade first..and then repeated the AAHK2 script to completed all process..
check your cidnum
start your phone in fastboot mode
connect your phone with pc
open andoid SDK in cmd
then type "fasboot getvar all"
in the line "INFO cidnum" that's your cidnum... (sample HTC__001)
sample if your cidnum HTC__001 then download ruu PD98IMG-GB2.zip to use downgrade process first required by AAHK2 script before repeated AAHK2 script to completed all process..
last process after completed and success AAHK2 script..you must flashing the modified/ rooted ruu by Phiber2000 before installing any custom rom..
hopefully this can help...

I'm sorry, it didn't work :/. Cmd terminal say all's okay, but phone is still S-ON...
Now other questions (i didn't found reply for questions):
HBOOT-2.00.0029
Android 2.3.5
HTC Sense 3.0
S-ON
I'll unlock bootloader, so i'm going to htc/dev/bootloader for my ruu (3.13.771.2), downloading, then try to install. BUT - RUU Error [191].
I did Goldcard by "~Goldcard helper~" but what's the next step?

Seentol said:
I'm sorry, it didn't work :/. Cmd terminal say all's okay, but phone is still S-ON...
Now other questions (i didn't found reply for questions):
HBOOT-2.00.0029
Android 2.3.5
HTC Sense 3.0
S-ON
I'll unlock bootloader, so i'm going to htc/dev/bootloader for my ruu (3.13.771.2), downloading, then try to install. BUT - RUU Error [191].
I did Goldcard by "~Goldcard helper~" but what's the next step?
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you mean you've already running that script for downgrade first and then running 2nd time that script again for completed process with the right step by step process..but the result of the phone still S-ON..?
by the way...i don't have experiences with htcdev unlock but about the goldcard what i know is..if you already had a goldcard now you can continued installing ruu..

I'm sorry. I din't sleep last ~50h. I've got token and i unlocked bootloader. What now for Root and install some rom like cm 10.0?

Seentol said:
I'm sorry. I din't sleep last ~50h. I've got token and i unlocked bootloader. What now for Root and install some rom like cm 10.0?
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now your phone is already anlocked..then next you must installing custom recovery first..
to do that..
1. you must download recovery.zip from here then rename it as PD98IMG.zip
2. copy that file to the root of your sd card (please make sure nothing any zip file in the root of your sd card)
3. reboot your phone to bootloader and wait until hboot detect your zip file and ask you to install update...then you can confirm yes with volume up.. then wait until finish..
4. when finish...it will ask you to press the power to confirm reboot..so confirm to reboot..
5. now you have success intalling custom recovery... (don't forget to delete PD98IMG.zip from your sd card after success installing recovery)
6. now you can installing any custom rom but don't forget..because the status of your bootloader is still s-on so..you must always flashing the boot.img too through fastboot after every installing new custom rom from the rom.zip it self..
hopefully this can help..and you can enjoy the sleep after this...

It didn't work.. I've only one file, that recovery.zip renamed by me to PD98IMG.zip in root of sd card. I turn on the hboot menu, i'm waiting and nothing happen. Any ideas? ._. Huh, i hate that DHD... Or he doesn't love me.

Seentol said:
It didn't work.. I've only one file, that recovery.zip renamed by me to PD98IMG.zip in root of sd card. I turn on the hboot menu, i'm waiting and nothing happen. Any ideas? ._. Huh, i hate that DHD... Or he doesn't love me.
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ok..there is still 2nd method...
1. on your computer..extract recovery.zip file..
2. delete a PD98IMG.zip from the sd card you put earlier..then copy recovery.img that you already extracted to your sdk/ adb folder..
3. reboot your phone to bootloader..select fastboot
4. connecting your phone with your computer
5. open sdk folder through cmd..then type "fastboot flash recovery recovery.img" wait until finish..
6. reboot to bootloader again and check your recovery
7. if success now your phone have 4EXT Recovery Tuch
by the way may i know what a brand of you sd card..?
maybe this is cause of HBOOT can't read PD98IMG.zip file because of some brand of the sd card can't compatible reading from HBOOT..
hopefully this work..

Okay, i've got ****UNLOCKED****
The last question.
I've S-ON RL and cyanogenmod10.1.zip + gapps. How can i flash the kernel? I tried to use Kernel Update Utility, but i've there 3 options:
- Select a cwm zip (i don't look at this)
* Select Kernel
* Select Kernel Modules.
Okay, i selected kernel, but i can't go to the next step, because it can't be done without "kernel modules" what's it?
(Ye, i've CWM, etc)
@edit
in cmd.exe "fastboot flash boot boot.img" for kernel didn't work. Uh, one step to get free from that hated (by me) sense...

Seentol said:
Okay, i've got ****UNLOCKED****
The last question.
I've S-ON RL and cyanogenmod10.1.zip + gapps. How can i flash the kernel? I tried to use Kernel Update Utility, but i've there 3 options:
- Select a cwm zip (i don't look at this)
* Select Kernel
* Select Kernel Modules.
Okay, i selected kernel, but i can't go to the next step, because it can't be done without "kernel modules" what's it?
(Ye, i've CWM, etc)
@edit
in cmd.exe "fastboot flash boot boot.img" for kernel didn't work. Uh, one step to get free from that hated (by me) sense...
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just extracted boot.img from cyanogenmod10.1.zip..then copy sdk/ adb folder that you have..
then reboot your phone to bootloader..then select "FASTBOOT"..
connect your phone to the computer until in the phone "FASTBOOTUSB"
open sdk through cmd and then type command "fastboot flash boot boot.img"...finish and done..

Thank you very much!
I've now Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly + gapps.
Finally - rooted, fast phone

Seentol said:
Thank you very much!
I've now Cyanogenmod 10.1 nightly + gapps.
Finally - rooted, fast phone
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you're welcome..
glad to hear that..hope you can always enjoy your dhd now..

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ERROR [191] ROM IS NOT SUPPORTED , my wait seems endless

So I have a PG76100 according to whats inscribed on the phone.
marvel pvt ship s-on rl
hboot-0.90.0000
microchip-0451
radio-7.46.35.08
apr 08,2011 17:45:10
image version 1.35.707.3
I tried the RUU's for PG7610000 none of which worked , also tried the HTC India Asia Ruu just in case which didnt work either. So perhaps there is a long wait for me yet again to root the phone
100% SUCCESSFUL!!! I am now HBoot Unlocked I have awaited this day for to long...
Ok so I brought the phone from Telecom, it says its a A510b, model number PG76120 (found behind the battery, just below the SIM card slot)
So what I have done to achieve this result:
1: Simply sign up to the HTCdev website www.htcdev.com/bootloader/ once done, select the HTC Wildfire S from the drop list to begin
2: After accepting all the terms and agreements bla bla their is a list of ROMS, their was only 3 options for the model that I have PG76120, so I downloaded the HTC Thailand RUU
3: Ok so if you end up running the RUU it will tell you that the ROM is out of date with an error message, what I found out (this took me all day...) when you first open the RUU (this is if you run Windows) their will be a Temp folder made with all the files that the RUU needs to run, if you search the Temp Folder (usually found under the user folder in Documents and Settings\<User>\Local Settings\Temp) these files will only exist if you leave the RUU Program open, so just open it up and move the window to the side, search under the Temp folder for rom
4: You will find 2 zip folders named rom_01 and rom_02, copy these 2 zips to your desktop
5: Now change the name of rom_01 (im not 100% sure if its 01 or 02 that you need to do first, I cant remember) to PG76IMG and copy it over to a microSD, insert into your phone and boot into HBoot, it will go through the normal process of detecting and then opening the zip and will ask you if you wish to update the radio to v2 (it should only ask to update the radio, because you need to do it first before you use the second file which asks to update both the radio and hboot) allow to do so and it will do its thing and when completed ask to reboot.
6: Now change the name of the second rom (if I have the order right this should be rom_02) to PG76IMG, remove the first file you put on the microSD and replace it with second, back into HBoot, it will read the file and ask you to update HBoot and Radio, allow it to do so and it will update the HBoot, should say OK next to HBoot, once completed it will ask to be rebooted
7: To check that this has all happended correctly, go back into HBoot (remove your microSD before this) and you should have a pink box up the top stating *LOCKED* if you see this and your HBoot version is now 1.08.0099 (if you used the RUU that I did) you are now ready to go through the HTCdev Bootunlock process
8: Do the HTCdev Bootunlock process, it is straight forward and easy to do!
9: Forget needing to use the XTC and starting modding you HTC Wildfire S!!!
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Hope this helps you, I managed to do this all today
Best of luck
I'm about to try this method. Hope it works. Will let you know if it does
Thanks!
edit: Didn't work. I tried both HTC Thailand and HTC Asia/India. Thanks though.
Now im wondering how to remove that Pink locked thing..
VibrantWind said:
I'm about to try this method. Hope it works. Will let you know if it does
Thanks!
edit: Didn't work. I tried both HTC Thailand and HTC Asia/India. Thanks though.
Now im wondering how to remove that Pink locked thing..
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Well if its saying *LOCKED* then its all good to go ahead and do the HTCdev Bootunlock
anoobiser said:
So I have a PG76100 according to whats inscribed on the phone.
marvel pvt ship s-on rl
hboot-0.90.0000
microchip-0451
radio-7.46.35.08
apr 08,2011 17:45:10
image version 1.35.707.3
I tried the RUU's for PG7610000 none of which worked , also tried the HTC India Asia Ruu just in case which didnt work either. So perhaps there is a long wait for me yet again to root the phone
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hey ill help you with this,
I was also getting the same problem before,
do this
1)download this zip file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432474
2) place this file in on your sd card.
3) reboot into your bootloader by pressing vol - and power button.
4) Let is update your bootlader.
5) Now u are ready to go. no need to update the the ruu.
6) Just follow the steps on htcdev.com without updateing the ruu.
there you go its easy.
Just hit thanks if i helped you thanks
mxvc200 said:
hey ill help you with this,
I was also getting the same problem before,
do this
1)download this zip file http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1432474
2) place this file in on your sd card.
3) reboot into your bootloader by pressing vol - and power button.
4) Let is update your bootlader.
5) Now u are ready to go. no need to update the the ruu.
6) Just follow the steps on htcdev.com without updateing the ruu.
there you go its easy.
Just hit thanks if i helped you thanks
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Unfortunately this did not work as well, but thanks anyway.
I wanted to try this out but (Step 3/4) there are no rom_1 zip or even folders in the temp folder ( I use windows 7 C:\Users\XxX\AppData\Local\Temp ) I did a search as well for ROM but did not yield any results. And yes I had the program open when I was looking for the zips.
Can you tell specifically what error yop are getting?
would be happy to help.
Did you flash the zip file in the given link???
Me too
My Wildfire S ROM version is 1.35.707.3 too (other details are also the same). I got failed too with RUU HTC EU (PG7610000_Marvel_hboot_1.08.0099_20111216.exe). Many other RUUs says MODEL ID ERROR (Wrong RUU version I think).
These are the screenshots.
I also just got mailed from HTC Customer Care saying this:
"May I confirm with you have you ever rooted your original ROM, please? If you have never rooted your original ROM, then there's no need to ask about the RUU and just avoid this step and proceed with the next step."
I put the zip on the sd card & followed the instructions.
Parsing
1] booloader -bypassed
2]radiov2 updating
then
1] booloader -bypassed
2]radiov2 OK
update complete
press power to reboot
My bootloader is still 0.90.0000 but my radio updated to 7.53.39.03M from 7.46.35.08
With RUU HTC EU? Can you proceed now with fastboot command to get your token?
Just wanna say thanks once again
I finally got it to work. I got the same specs as the OP
Didnt realize that i needed to skip all the RUU process and just go straight to the next step. Did that and followed the instructions. And now finally got an unlocked bootloader
THANKS!
VibrantWind said:
Just wanna say thanks once again
I finally got it to work. I got the same specs as the OP
Didnt realize that i needed to skip all the RUU process and just go straight to the next step. Did that and followed the instructions. And now finally got an unlocked bootloader
THANKS!
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Glad to hear that. But your version is for is different from mine.
No Luck for me , this is what i get
C:\android>fastboot oem get_identifier)token
...
(bootloader) [ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.007s]
finished. total time: 0.007s
anoobiser said:
I put the zip on the sd card & followed the instructions.
Parsing
1] booloader -bypassed
2]radiov2 updating
then
1] booloader -bypassed
2]radiov2 OK
update complete
press power to reboot
My bootloader is still 0.90.0000 but my radio updated to 7.53.39.03M from 7.46.35.08
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Dude... You need to flash the rom_1.zip first and then the rom_2.zip!!(both renamed to PG76IMG.zip and flashed by placing them i sd one after the other!)
U cant just flash one of them!!!
it first upgrades your radiov2 thing for some reason in the rom_1.zip then it upgrades ur bootloader and your radiov2 thing!
181charan said:
Dude... You need to flash the rom_1.zip first and then the rom_2.zip!!(both renamed to PG76IMG.zip and flashed by placing them i sd one after the other!)
U cant just flash one of them!!!
it first upgrades your radiov2 thing for some reason in the rom_1.zip then it upgrades ur bootloader and your radiov2 thing!
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This was for the method suggested by mxvc200.
The 2nd method was a failure from inception as I was unable to locate the rom_1.zip & rom_2.zip files
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anoobiser said:
I put the zip on the sd card & followed the instructions.
Parsing
1] booloader -bypassed
2]radiov2 updating
then
1] booloader -bypassed
2]radiov2 OK
update complete
press power to reboot
My bootloader is still 0.90.0000 but my radio updated to 7.53.39.03M from 7.46.35.08
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Similar problem it is observable two days. It is a lot of people. In some phones the loader 0.90.0000 is updated easily, and in others is not updated. The decision yet do not send. The reason of the similar phenomenon too is unknown. The given phenomenon was observed also at change of 1.33 - 1.66 - 2.13. Thus the loader remained 0.90.0000....
What it is possible to try to make in a similar situation? We tried to make:
1) Temporary root
2) the install hboot through adb.
But it has turned out nothing because of signature check
Uksus17 said:
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Similar problem it is observable two days. It is a lot of people. In some phones the loader 0.90.0000 is updated easily, and in others is not updated. The decision yet do not send. The reason of the similar phenomenon too is unknown. The given phenomenon was observed also at change of 1.33 - 1.66 - 2.13. Thus the loader remained 0.90.0000....
What it is possible to try to make in a similar situation? We tried to make:
1) Temporary root
2) the install hboot through adb.
But it has turned out nothing because of signature check
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What you might be doing wrong is that your not getting those rom files from the correct RUU depending on that model of your Wildfire (found behind the battery under the SIM carrier) you have to use the right one that suits your phone and then go through the process that I have posted up, other wise it wont work.
anoobiser said:
This was for the method suggested by mxvc200.
The 2nd method was a failure from inception as I was unable to locate the rom_1.zip & rom_2.zip files
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Thanks, I have understood all. The most interesting, that after an insertion of the first archive with radio special the hboot became S-OFF 0.90.0000. Can be it is not necessary to raise it and not to install the second archive? There can be it would be real S-OFF or no?
anoobiser said:
I wanted to try this out but (Step 3/4) there are no rom_1 zip or even folders in the temp folder ( I use windows 7 C:\Users\XxX\AppData\Local\Temp ) I did a search as well for ROM but did not yield any results. And yes I had the program open when I was looking for the zips.
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The rom_01 and rom_02 files only appear in the temp files briefly during the update process, I couldn't find them at first either.
What I did was step through the RUU process (clicking next) and looking in the temp directory after each step, I think they appear before you hit next to start the update (and then vanish when you hit next to start the process).
Am on windows 7 too and found them in the same directory you mentioned.

[Guide] Return stock without latest RUU

Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available. (boot to fastboot mode and type the following command "fastboot getvar version-main", This is the true version of your phone!)
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
Those with ICS hboot should works without any problem, someone had test it on JB hboot and works(updated in step 6, 7). but we need more testers.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost. Then wipe all data (including SD) using your custom recovery. (important! Otherwise, you may not be able to receive OTA).
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here.
http://db.tt/z8ajRTuH
Feel free to give a thanks to billd2439, he provide this working link to download the custom RUU.
Just go to #115 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35139501#post35139501 and give him a thanks
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
you may want to find RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. type the following command to get the information from your phone.
fastboot getvar all
you should pay attention to the following information
modelid:
cidnum:
mainver:
hbootpreupdate:
7. edit the value of "modelid", "cidnum", "mainver" and "hbootpreupdate" to match the information you get from step 6.
by doing this your will try to fool the RUU to belive that you are going to flash a newer version e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me to modify hbootpreupdate to makes JB downgrade works
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock", remember to turn on USB Debugging, unplug the USB cable and reboot your phone, then goto fastboot mode and connect the USB cable.
(important, do the above to avoid error messages in RUU)
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU" (see the Attached Readme_Eng.pdf if the customRUU cannot display in correct language)
You can change the customRUU to English version by just delete or rename the language file "ARUWizard_Eng.lng" (Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me this :good
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot up with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
If you can return stock with this method, please reply and list the version here. And you can give me a "thanks" :good:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
There's NO way to downgrade hboot unless you have s-off.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.
HebeGuess said:
They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.
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What if we hex edit the 0.95.0000 before we put it into the rom.zip to make it think that it's a newer version, will that brake the signature?
Sorry but I don't have the guts to try it myself
a good link
hokoonho said:
Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available.
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost.
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here (you can also found a rom that for One X for HK only).
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=64762&uk=1042525484
If your phone is from other region, you may want to find the rom or RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. edit the value of"cidnum" to match your phone, e.g. ("HTC__622" for HK, "HTC__621" for Taiwan)
7. edit the value of "mainver" to the current software version your phone. e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock"
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU"
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
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link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?
ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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No, if you include the old hboot, the process will be fail.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
darckreign1984 said:
link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?
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link updated, enjoy
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
or you could just cook yourself a flashable zip from the rom.zip. Then fastboot flash rec and boot. Chances are ics wont boot on the newer hboots. Still the ota can be flashed as update.zip maybe.
usefull for some case
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BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2
unsucces
speedofheat said:
BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2
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arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time
darckreign1984 said:
arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time
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The method works well with ICS, even with other HTC model as well, but I am not sure if it still work will JB and latest hboot. But it won't kill your phone.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
A brief translation was made for those cannot Open the customRUU in correct language. go to OP for the pdf file
hokoonho said:
It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
I am translating the Text to English and will upload a guide, just follow the guide to click the buttons... wait for a few minutes please.
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No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Could you provide a ling to the English version you've got ? Thanks
lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
hokoonho said:
Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Ok will try now.
Edit: I am now waiting for it to finish... we will see soon enough if it works.
Screenshot showing upgrade screen uploaded.
Edit 2: It completed successfully
build downgraded from 2.17.401.2 to 1.28.771.9
lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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lukems said:
Ok will try now.
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I have updated step 11. should disconnect the USB cable during reboot. If it still not work, restart both your phone and PC.

Unable to root my phone, need help please

Hi guys,
Apologies for starting a new thread, but I've spent the last day trying to root my DHD without success. I've tried everything I could from searching through similar problems on the forums but I'm getting stuck and very frustrated and need some help please.
My phone:
Vodafone Australia branded
Android version 2.3.5
Sense 3.0
Software number 3.12.178.2
HBOOT-2.00.0027
My noob attempts so far:
1. First I did a factory reset
2. Then I tried to install Miui following this link - http://en.miui.com/a-57.html & this tutorial - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNoMelTPvok, but it got stuck installing VISIONary.apk and wouldn't do a temp root.
3. I then found this forum & started reading up
4. I tried the EasyAceRootTool but get this error;
Obtaining Unlock Token
< waiting for device >
... INFO[ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.009s]
finished. total time: 0.057s
5. Upon further reading it seems I needed to update my hboot, so I got the correct RUU from HTCdev site, but I get the message - Error 191 when using RUU - Rom not supported.
This is where I'm stuck and all my attempts to update the hboot have failed, despite reading through similar problems on the forum. So is my only option to create a gold card with this link? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970157 Do I use my phones sdcard or do I need a spare one?
Hopefully there's something obvious I'm doing wrong and would really appreciate any help thanks.
Rob
yokelhama said:
Hi guys,
Apologies for starting a new thread, but I've spent the last day trying to root my DHD without success. I've tried everything I could from searching through similar problems on the forums but I'm getting stuck and very frustrated and need some help please.
My phone:
Vodafone Australia branded
Android version 2.3.5
Sense 3.0
Software number 3.12.178.2
HBOOT-2.00.0027
My phone is 3 years old and I wanted to give it a new lease of life with a new ROM. First I did a factory reset, then tried the EasyAceRootTool but get this error;
Obtaining Unlock Token
< waiting for device >
... INFO[ERR] Command error !!!
OKAY [ 0.009s]
finished. total time: 0.057s
Upon further reading it seems I need to update my hboot, so I got the correct RUU from HTCdev site, but I get the message - Error 191 when using RUU - Rom not supported. This is where I'm stuck and can't find any further solutions. Is my only option to create a gold card with this link? - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=970157 Do I use my phones sdcard or do I need a spare one?
Hopefully there's something obvious I'm doing wrong and would really appreciate any help thanks.
Rob
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No, you can use the easy ace root tool script that creates the goldcard image. Then use simple gold card tool to patch the SD card. Link is in my signature.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app
glevitan said:
No, you can use the easy ace root tool script that creates the goldcard image. Then use simple gold card tool to patch the SD card. Link is in my signature.
Sent from my ASUS Transformer Pad TF700T using xda app-developers app
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Ok, so I run GC.cmd as admin first, then follow the steps?
So I've managed to create a succesful goldcard thanks, but now I need to "flash it in the PD98IMG.zip way". Not 100% sure the process for that, so about to have a read around.
I'm still confused about how to "flash it in the PD98IMG.zip way" as referenced here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2169515 I don't understand what I'm menat to download, from where, or where to put or run it?
I managed to run EasyAceRoot.cmd as admin and got an unlock token. I put that into the token folder, but the command prompt window just displayed 'waiting for device' and nothing happened.
Now, I'm trying this step - http://www.htcdev.com/bootloader/unlock-instructions/page-4/ but it wants me to download a 440mb sdk file, was I supposed to have all this installed first, don't recall reading that anywhere.
So, at this stage I have a goldcard & unlock token, but my phone is still not rooted. Please any more help?
Bah, I'm ready to give up, gonna take a break for awhile. I'm getting a Error[170] Usb connection error now.
About to head to bed in Aus, I've spent all day going round in circles here, so hopefully someone will have some help in the morning for me.
Basically I'm stuck at these steps with no root still:
IF YOUR BUILD VERSION IS NOT SUPPORTED TO UPDATE THEN:
1. Create a goldcard using this tool: http://d-h.st/VMw, once you have the .img file patch it using the SimpleGoldCard Tool included in the tools folder. (you need a working phone for this)
DONE
2. Find a RUU which main version is supported and higher than yours and flash it in the PD98IMG.zip way, that is what is the goldcard for. If you have a .exe RUU, then extract the rom.zip file using this method: http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv...-an-ruu-xdatv/
I've tried various RUU's changing the ROM.zip to PD98IMG.zip on the sdcard, but they all fail in hboot. I tried the RUU that auto downloads with EasyAceRootTool, the stock Vodafone Australia ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842722) & even one from shipped-roms, but they give this message "Main version is older! Update Fail!"
3. Re run the tool and you will be able to update the hboot and unlock it
I've tried this also but get the following message "Error[170] Usb connection error". I have pdanet, htcsync & android sdk tools all installed.
I even tried to downgrade to an earlier version using this guide but couldn't pass the final step.
Any help at all is greatly greatly appreciated, please what am I doing wrong?
Cheers
Rob
yokelhama said:
About to head to bed in Aus, I've spent all day going round in circles here, so hopefully someone will have some help in the morning for me.
Basically I'm stuck at these steps with no root still:
IF YOUR BUILD VERSION IS NOT SUPPORTED TO UPDATE THEN:
1. Create a goldcard using this tool: http://d-h.st/VMw, once you have the .img file patch it using the SimpleGoldCard Tool included in the tools folder. (you need a working phone for this)
DONE
2. Find a RUU which main version is supported and higher than yours and flash it in the PD98IMG.zip way, that is what is the goldcard for. If you have a .exe RUU, then extract the rom.zip file using this method: http://www.xda-developers.com/xda-tv...-an-ruu-xdatv/
I've tried various RUU's changing the ROM.zip to PD98IMG.zip on the sdcard, but they all fail in hboot. I tried the RUU that auto downloads with EasyAceRootTool, the stock Vodafone Australia ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=842722) & even one from shipped-roms, but they give this message "Main version is older! Update Fail!"
3. Re run the tool and you will be able to update the hboot and unlock it
I've tried this also but get the following message "Error[170] Usb connection error". I have pdanet, htcsync & android sdk tools all installed.
I even tried to downgrade to an earlier version using this guide but couldn't pass the final step.
Any help at all is greatly greatly appreciated, please what am I doing wrong?
Cheers
Rob
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Try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38947050&postcount=10
download the hbootupdate_kit zip and the rom.zip from there.Extract the hbootupdatekit in any folder you'd like, and place the rom.zip in C:
Run the HBOOT Update .bat and see what it tells you.I've used this to update to .0029 numerous times and it has worked.
Iydryne ftrong
Steam. said:
Try this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38947050&postcount=10
download the hbootupdate_kit zip and the rom.zip from there.Extract the hbootupdatekit in any folder you'd like, and place the rom.zip in C:
Run the HBOOT Update .bat and see what it tells you.I've used this to update to .0029 numerous times and it has worked.
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Hi, thanks for your help.
This is what happens, I waited for 10mins but no change. The phone screen is black with the HTC logo displayed.
Success! I finally got it all sorted, but not really sure how lol.
In hboot this morning it says I'm updated, ran the easyacetool and everything finally worked perfectly.

Can i Back to Stock

have m8 with cid htc__002
s on
need a ruu and stock recovery
bootloader unlocked
system status modifed
Download RUU_M8_UL_L50_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_4.16.401.10 here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56140330&postcount=1 - use the first link for the exe
1. put your device in bootloader/fastboot mode and connect to PC
2. relock bootloader - fastboot oem lock
3. Right click the RUU exe that you downloaded, select "run as administrator" .. wait for it to run, later there is a dialog box, accept, next, next, update, blablabla until it finish and your device rebooted... done.
Note : this will wipe everything on your internal storage. Make a backup of important files before you proceed.
AAA
mann got this error after downloading exe firmware
PC error ? Have you restart PC ?
Is the md5 correct ? 8cb9b5d9091164cd57b6e04459bee3c6
Is the size correct ? 1,537,519 KB
Do you follow step 1, 2, 3 accordingly ?
ckpv5 said:
PC error ? Have you restart PC ?
Is the md5 correct ? 8cb9b5d9091164cd57b6e04459bee3c6
Is the size correct ? 1,537,519 KB
Do you follow step 1, 2, 3 accordingly ?
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ye bro i follow all steps bootloader is re locked and s-on with cid 002 but ruu not starting on any other pc also i restarts laptop and try diffrent ports etc but still no luck can i flash via zip file? in post ruu fastboot zip methood ?
Follow this thread on how to use RUU zip : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235
Note the important part is to use htc_fastboot.exe not the regular fastboot.exe
MAn Good nEws
mani can confirm that fastboot zip method works fine and now i have stock lollipop m8 but you have to take care of htc fastboot file just put in fastboot mode and your device will be flash back to stock with s-on yes yes :good::good:
problems
man all things are working fine but got only 2 problem yet
1>> a htc eye experiance pop ups again and again
>>> there is not auto brightness option in display now
Don't really understand your questions. Maybe screenshots can explain better what you're trying to say.
All Done
Man Iam flashed stock lollipop 5.01 but there were many bugs like auto brightness date lose on restart etc so i flash custom recovery and flash Android Revolution HD 34.6 Now Phone Running smooth

Please Help me ' Variant system version ' M8

Hello guys ,
i hope some one can help me in that case . i just a m8 one mobile from an online site
it's good but when i have tried to update it this message appeared :
'Variant system version - We have determined that your phone may be running a modified version of its system software. For your protection, we cannot update your phone. Please revert your phone to the official HTC system software to update your phone. If you did not modify your system software or would like help reverting your system please contact us via the support section at HTC - Mobile Phones, Smartphones, Cell Phones, Tablets'
And that some of information what i can got .
***Software status: Modified***
***UNLOCKED***
M8_UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.24.21331147A1.09G
OpenDSP-v48.2.2-00564-M8974_FO.1211
OS-4.18.708.12
eMMC-boot 2048MB
Jan 15 2015, 23:49:38.0
Software number : 3.28.709.5
Baseband Version : 1.24.21331147A1.09G_20.68.4196.01_F
Build number : 3.28.709.5 CL389838 release-keys
So If you want more information tell me how i can get it to you
So please help me guys
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
Mike Smaan said:
I'm really sorry i don't know how to get the information so, Could you please tell me how i can provide you phone's CID & MLDELID ? i mean the steps for it !
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Install Terminal Emulator for Android from Google Play Store. Run commands:
getprop ro.cid
getprop ro.mid
rv_30 ! Thank you man
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
shirreer said:
Hello,
Please provide your phone's CID & MLDELID. To solve this problem, you need to either restore a stock firmware & stock twrp backup, or flash a stock RUU. Either way, the firmware & software must have matching cid & modelid.
As of right now, the data you posted indicate that your phone has mismatching firmware & software (x.xx.708 and x.xx.709).
Cheers
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i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
Mike Smaan said:
i got them my cid : HTC_622
And my Mid : OP6B63000
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Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
shirreer said:
Your device is Asia-HK-CHT variant.
Please visit the link below to find answers and links that resolve your exact issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/help-returning-to-stock-hon-kong-htc-t3005829
There are links to stock RUU directly from HTC as well as twrp backup+firmware for you.
Good luck
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Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
Mike Smaan said:
Thank you for trying help me , but unfortunately the link from jan,2015 it's not working or missed . and i'm really want back to to stop or do any thing to update the phone
I'm sorry for bothering you sir
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It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
shirreer said:
It's no bother, but, you missed the post that says:
Originally Posted by xunholyx *
Okay. So I did a little research and came up with an official HTC RUU for your phone. As far as I know, it is the latest for the Hong Kong version (4.4.3). I say as far as I know because I don't deal with HK versions very often here.
Hook up to your PC and get into ADB/fastboot.
Download the official RUU from HTC's website by clicking here.
http://dl4.htc.com/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/m8uhl-3.4.0-gf17cce1.zip
Reply
Thanks to your help, I have successfully returned to stock! Thank you for the kind and quick reply!
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that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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Here's a thread with a link for the firmware you need. Follow the instructions on how to properly install your firmware. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
---------- Post added at 01:58 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:54 PM ----------
The firmware you tried to install is not the correct one for your phone. Scroll down to the firmware for your CID: HTC__622 and MID: 0P6B63000 and you should be fine.
Mike Smaan said:
that link isn't exist and when i downloaded the offical rom for M8 called :
RUU_M8[email protected]50319A_40.45.C33065.00_F_release_446225_signed_2
while updating error came called " Model ID ERROR " ..
So what i should do now ?
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You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
shirreer said:
You can't just flash any file you please. RUU & firmware you want to flash MUST be specific for your device's region and variant model - in your case, you must flash ASIA-HK-CHT firmware & software. ATT & CINGULAR are US specific, and will not flash on your phone without modifications.
Instead, download the 1.60.x.x from the link provided by @Jerrel7, and the TWRP stock backup from 1.60.708.x provided below:
https://mega.co.nz/#!e8AFCCQZ!2-2Lx1vxkg1xBq_Yhg_Sk9AOzdZsPrX2oOlxy-PLTF0
Flashing the 1.60.x.x firmware and restoring the 1.60.x.x twrp backup will put your device in a stock condition that will allow you to receive official updates from HTC.
Cheers
P.S. let us know if you need help restoring the backup or flashing the firmware.
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Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
Jared89 said:
Hello. I had the same problem. Just solved it yesterday. The whole problem was in my MID. You have to change it for the RUU you want to install.
I was with MID for Singapore and i wanned to install European version. So i can't install the updates. After i changed the MID now i'm able to install every update.
Just follow this thread and you're done. Good luck, mate!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708581
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@Mike Smaan problem is a bit different from yours and he has a S-On device.
His problem is his device is running a Taiwan ROM on a Hong Kong variant device.
He needs to run a Hong Kong ROM to solve his problem and the right ROM version (4.18.708.12)
then he can OTA to the latest Marshmallow 6.16.708.1
Should he followed the link provided by @Jerrel7 on post #11, he should be able to fix his problem as simple as ABC.
Mike Smaan said:
Sir i'm going to try it .. but unfortunately i don't know the way to flashing firmware and install twrp or recovery ! i'm always got unknown error like in Fastboot i don't Device offline ... daemon not running - something like that .. ! so please i need step by step what i have to do first because it's my first time to do software
Thank you for your time
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Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
shirreer said:
Very well. Assuming you downloaded the twrp backup and stock firmware from my previous post, proceed as follows:
1. Download HTC Sync from the link below:
http://www.htc.com/uk/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
If you already have HTC Sync installed, then upgrade it to the latest version. Otherwise, install the one from the link provided.
Reboot your PC.
2. Download the FASTBOOT PACKAGE from the link below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8L4pkbzdlR3eTlJSjdKVEdHX1U/view
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
3. Download twrp 2.7.0.2 from:
https://dl.twrp.me/m8/
Extract the file to "c:\fastboot" folder.
4. Put the 1.60.708.x firmware zip you downloaded from my previous post into the "c:\fastboot" folder but don't extract it.
Summary:
You should now have:
A. the latest HTC SYNC installed.
B. A folder called fastboot in the root directory of your C:\ drive.
C. Your fastboot folder has the following files:
I. twrp 2.7.0.2.img
II. The zip file for 1.60.x.x firmware
III. htc _fastboot.exe
Let me know when you're done.
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I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
Mike Smaan said:
I did all that but what do you mean about the zip file for 1.60.xx firmware .. do you mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip ?
And tell me the next step
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Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
shirreer said:
Yes, I did mean M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Now, buckle up...
There are 4 easy steps to accomplish the task:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery. 2. Restore the twrp backup. 3. Flash the stock firmware. 4. Profit.
Let's get down to business:
1. Flash twrp custom recovery:
A. Boot your phone into fastboot. You do this by turning your phone off, then hold Vol- and power button. You're presented with a menu, choose fastboot (navigate the menu using vol+ and vol-) and press power to select.
B. connect your phone to your PC. Open a cmd window:
Type:
cd c:\fastboot
fastboot flash recovery twrp-2.7.0.2-m8.img
Flashing will take a few seconds, when its done, type:
fastboot erase cache
Now, on your phone, select "hboot", then "recovery", to boot into twrp.
2. Restore the twrp backup:
Unfortunately, twrp doesn't immediately create the directory structure for where you'll put the backup file you downloaded. So, we're going to start by creating a backup of your current ROM:
A. Select Backup button in twrp. Select "external sdcard" from the menu at the top, and proceed to create the backup.
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
E. Select fastboot.
3. Flash the stock firmware:
A. On your PC's cmd window, type:
fastboot oem rebootRUU
B. WAIT UNTIL your phone displays black screen with HTC in white, then type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
C. Once more, type:
fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip
D. Reboot by Typing:
fastboot reboot
4Profit.
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I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
Mike Smaan said:
I did all steps and i got backup ! but unfortunately when i wrote fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip i got error called " error : cannot open ' M8_1.60.708.2.zip '
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I know that you ignored my previous posts and other people post who tried to help you with proper method .. but I still pity you and I don't want to see you'll end up in a brick or soft brick due to wrong commands/instructions.
You get error when flashing firmware - reasons :
1. That command given to you to flash firmware - fastboot flash firmware M8_1.60.708.2.zip - is wrong.
The right command is fastboot flash zip M8_1.60.708.2.zip
Running a wrong command may brick your device but you are lucky because your device is S-On, so no harm just error.
2. Being a S-On device, you won't be able to install a very low version firmware 1.60.708.2 when your current one is 4.18.708.12
Only S-Off device can do that. To have S-Off you need to spend USD25 for the app .. and are you willing to spend USD25 to S-Off when you can fix your problem with proper method free of charge and needs only 2 main steps : ?
1. Restore 4.18.708.12 TWRP backup
2. Install 4.18.708.12 stock recovery.img
then you can update to the latest - 6.16.708.1
Mike Smaan said:
Should i try it with that way :-
B. On your computer, extract the twrp backup file you downloaded, and copy the extracted directory to your phone's sd card. Put it in:
/sdcard/twrp/backups/"serial number"/
C. On your phone, tap restore, and choose the backup directory you just copied to your sdcard. Proceed to restore.
D. Choose to restart your phone and select Bootloader.
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You can try these B., C., and D.
But, again using a very low version 1.60.708.2 backup on a Lollipop firmware 4.18.708.12, you may have one of these :
1. It will be successful updates but you need to do many OTAs
1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 --> 4.18.708.12 --> 6.16.708.1
If it is successful then it's good but if it is not, you'll get below.
2. You may have a blank screen either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4
3. You may lost your wifi connectivity either between OTA 1.60.708.2 --> 2.11.708.2 or OTA 2.11.708.2 --> 3.32.708.4 but you can proceed further with your mobile data or use a Internet Pass through on your PC
One last note ... never use a 2.7.0.2 TWRP recovery as that is the most buggiest TWRP which will remove your OS version on your bootloader.
Good luck.

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