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Phone no longer has any reception. Help please :(

Any ideas guys?
Out of the blue my phone stopped receiving any reception. Zero bars and a cross.
I tried flashing a different rom to it just incase it was a buggy rom, no luck.
I've tried my sim in another phone it works fine, tried a different sim in the one x no reception.
I took it to tmobile and they said I need to send it off, it's broke. It's rooted, will they still send it for repairs? If all else fails can I get a link to flash stock firmware please?
Thanks in advance for any help

henchturk said:
Any ideas guys?
Out of the blue my phone stopped receiving any reception. Zero bars and a cross.
I tried flashing a different rom to it just incase it was a buggy rom, no luck.
I've tried my sim in another phone it works fine, tried a different sim in the one x no reception.
I took it to tmobile and they said I need to send it off, it's broke. It's rooted, will they still send it for repairs? If all else fails can I get a link to flash stock firmware please?
Thanks in advance for any help
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You could do a full reset back to stock or you can try other roms first since you are rooted already.
Btw you should ask questions in the Q&A section not general.

oops sorry, I was linked to this section by another (gaming) forum I frequent.
How do I do a full reset to stock? (I'm currently on insertCoin rom)

henchturk said:
oops sorry, I was linked to this section by another (gaming) forum I frequent.
How do I do a full reset to stock? (I'm currently on insertCoin rom)
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did u do a nandroid backup?
if yes you can flash the boot.img from the backup date folder and do a restore form cwm
if not you may try stock ruu and search for stock kernal of same version of ruu
good luck

@henchturk i have got ur message but unable to reply donno why..
i cant download the file cuz of net limitation so can u post some screen shot of what comes up when u open the file.
or
may be i will be able to download the file once i reach my college
means tomorrow i will be able to download that file
then i can explain u how to install it..
keep waiting..
and if any of my post helps u dont forget to hit the thanks button

henchturk said:
Any ideas guys?
Out of the blue my phone stopped receiving any reception. Zero bars and a cross.
I tried flashing a different rom to it just incase it was a buggy rom, no luck.
I've tried my sim in another phone it works fine, tried a different sim in the one x no reception.
I took it to tmobile and they said I need to send it off, it's broke. It's rooted, will they still send it for repairs? If all else fails can I get a link to flash stock firmware please?
Thanks in advance for any help
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You can get a link to the ruu in the development forums.
Lock the bootloader and run the ruu to restore the phone to factory stock. Hopefully this removes the security warning, but if not then you will have to cross your fingers and hope that when T-Mobile sends it to HTC, that either you just get a refurb/new phone and they get to deal with what is most likely a crushed antenna contact (just like wifi antenna, but on 3G...), but there is a chance that they will simply claim your warranty is voided due to "illegal software", which is really just repair-center speak for "HTC will not pay us to repair this phone because it was unlocked at some point".

So the steps are (I'm a complete noob)
Connect phone via usb
Open One X AIO kit
Command > Relock bootloader
Run RUU.exe
What screen should my one x be showing when I will run RUU on my pc?
Any other steps I'm missing?

Do *#*#4636#*#* in the dailer, go to phone information and make sure that its set to WCDMA prefered.

Well I tried these steps;
Connect phone via usb
Open One X AIO kit
Command > Relock bootloader
Run RUU.exe
I get error message;
"ERROR [140]: BOOTLOADER VERSION ERROR"

henchturk said:
Any ideas guys?
Out of the blue my phone stopped receiving any reception. Zero bars and a cross.
I tried flashing a different rom to it just incase it was a buggy rom, no luck.
I've tried my sim in another phone it works fine, tried a different sim in the one x no reception.
I took it to tmobile and they said I need to send it off, it's broke. It's rooted, will they still send it for repairs? If all else fails can I get a link to flash stock firmware please?
Thanks in advance for any help
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hey bro
u need to follow the following procedure in order to return back to stock
have enough battery
boot into fastboot
open fastboot folder
(in case u dont have take it from here http://www.mediafire.com/?50baad8rykng2j0 )
press shift right click select open command prompt here
then
type the following command
"fastboot getvar version-main"
it will show the version u need to flash
the go here http://www.filefactory.com/f/7cc7b2fbdd03c031/ download ur file
then
relock your boot loader
type the following
"fastboot oem lock"
then
erase the cache
type the following
"fastboot erase cache"
then
while bieng in the fastboot run the file u have downloaded
and every thing will return to stock
good luck :good:
and i suggest u not to use all the one click kit and all
cuz i never trust those
(though i appreciate the one who developed it )
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let me know if following above mentioned step dont go good or u endup with any boot loops or any thing like that

I got the same problem sometimes. Do you see network when you try to set manually the network carrier. If it's the case you need probably to set in automatic mode. For me, it s work.

hasibzaman said:
hey bro
u need to follow the following procedure in order to return back to stock
have enough battery
boot into fastboot
open fastboot folder
(in case u dont have take it from here http://www.mediafire.com/?50baad8rykng2j0 )
press shift right click select open command prompt here
then
type the following command
"fastboot getvar version-main"
it will show the version u need to flash
the go here http://www.filefactory.com/f/7cc7b2fbdd03c031/ download ur file
then
relock your boot loader
type the following
"fastboot oem lock"
then
erase the cache
type the following
"fastboot erase cache"
then
while bieng in the fastboot run the file u have downloaded
and every thing will return to stock
good luck :good:
and i suggest u not to use all the one click kit and all
cuz i never trust those
(though i appreciate the one who developed it )
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let me know if following above mentioned step dont go good or u endup with any boot loops or any thing like that
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I get version
1.29.110.11
That is not in that filefactory
Also filefactory requires me to premium. Again which I don't have
Tried it anyway with RUU 1.28.110.7 I get error.

henchturk said:
I get version
1.29.110.11
That is not in that filefactory
Also filefactory requires me to premium. Again which I don't have
Tried it anyway with RUU 1.28.110.7 I get error.
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yes it will give error cuz U need to use 1.29.110.11 only
hmm let me search for the link :silly:

henchturk said:
I get version
1.29.110.11
That is not in that filefactory
Also filefactory requires me to premium. Again which I don't have
Tried it anyway with RUU 1.28.110.7 I get error.
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You can get the OTA from this page: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1606676
Here is the download link for the OTA: fotadl.htc.com/OTA_ENDEAVOR_U_ICS_40_TMO_UK_1.29.110.11-1.28.110.7_release_260867bhmgyrjut2bkuno0.zip
Copy and paste it into the url bar and the download will start
How to Install OTA:
1. Download OTA file
2. Rename it 'update.zip' (not update.zip.zip)
3. Put on root of SD card
4. Boot phone into HBOOT
5. Select recovery
6. Select Update from Zip
7. Select 'install update.zip from SD card'
8. Press power to select
Hope it helps
Shahzad

Lock your bootloader and run the CORRECT RUU
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

How is ur phone now?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

hasibzaman said:
How is ur phone now?
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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Just got back from holiday, still no luck.
Need to find RUU 1.29.110.11
Any help guys?

Sorry for the bump, but anybody?
Just got back from holiday, still no luck.
Need to find RUU 1.29.110.11
Any help guys?
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henchturk said:
Sorry for the bump, but anybody?
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Bro u got to find the correct ruu
I went to stock using correct ruu for my device (to claim warranty) without ant problem
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app

hasibzaman said:
Bro u got to find the correct ruu
I went to stock using correct ruu for my device (to claim warranty) without ant problem
Sent from my HTC One X using xda app-developers app
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I can't find it I pm'd football but no luck :'(
That's why I'm looking for the ruu so I can send it back...
Tmobile, UK. I need to find
RUU 1.29.110.11 or higher pleeeease

Help in downgrading

every time when i reach the adb shell line, it shows error: device not found.
briefly, the Inc2 i have is S-ON with unlocked bootloader and recovery installed.
i flashed a custom ROM without noting that I am S-ON.
now the device is stock at HTC logo.
the BIG problem here, i tried more than 10 stock images (PG32IMG.zip) with no hope, everything it shows the below progress bar in the top right corner and do nothing.
i tried to downgrade with this tool, but its shows device not found, noting that everything is OK with the driver and adb staff, i can see the phone in the device manager as My HTC and if write the command "fastboot reboot-botloader" it reboot!! thats mean its connected.
HELP PLEASE,ANY THOUGHTS , i spend more than 4 days looking, i downloaded more than 5 GB of files with no hope
Dear MOD, if it in the wrong section please move it to the proper one

This should be in General but I'll say this: I have rooted 3 vivows (including mine) with various versions of HTC/Verizon's garbage stock ROM. Carefully following this guide worked perfectly each time:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990
Do NOT use HTC's unlock on their dev website as it does not gain S-OFF so you can't use non-HTC Sense based ROMs and you'll end up relocking your phone to gain S-OFF. Use only the guide linked above.

ph1nn said:
This should be in General but I'll say this: I have rooted 3 vivows (including mine) with various versions of HTC/Verizon's garbage stock ROM. Carefully following this guide worked perfectly each time:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298990
Do NOT use HTC's unlock on their dev website as it does not gain S-OFF so you can't use non-HTC Sense based ROMs and you'll end up relocking your phone to gain S-OFF. Use only the guide linked above.
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thanks for the reply.
i already unlocked the bootloader through htcdev.
i read the thread for the downgrade but the problem is when i do the first step in the cmd it shows error: device not found, noting that he you type the fastboot rebbot it reboot successfully !!
all i i need is to install this ROM because it support GSM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1553357

you can't use adb because most likely it isn't enabled on your device. It might also be because you didn't wipe cache/dalvik and install the newest radio. I remember that being a big problem.
It could also be that you flashed a rom without flashing the boot.img since you aren't S-off. Im pretty sure if you're S-on you need to flash the boot.img of the rom first then flash the rom. I don't remember what the command is using fastboot but i'm sure you can find it.
If none of this works, then i would factory reset and then have your phone reupgrade to stock and start the process all over.
Good luck

rshift said:
you can't use adb because most likely it isn't enabled on your device. It might also be because you didn't wipe cache/dalvik and install the newest radio. I remember that being a big problem.
It could also be that you flashed a rom without flashing the boot.img since you aren't S-off. Im pretty sure if you're S-on you need to flash the boot.img of the rom first then flash the rom. I don't remember what the command is using fastboot but i'm sure you can find it.
If none of this works, then i would factory reset and then have your phone reupgrade to stock and start the process all over.
Good luck
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yeah, this is the point, i can't use adb or even flash boot.img from fastboot
the command is fastboot flash boot boot.img
and i cant perform a factory rest a member advised me to relock the bootloader and start all over.
but the question here, how to RELOCK??

abudraih said:
yeah, this is the point, i can't use adb or even flash boot.img from fastboot
the command is fastboot flash boot boot.img
and i cant perform a factory rest a member advised me to relock the bootloader and start all over.
but the question here, how to RELOCK??
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I did this once on a friends Vivow, basically you just reverse the locking instructions on the htcdev website. It's something simple like: "fastboot oem lock". It's on the htcdev website if i recall.
But yea, NEVER use that garbage HTC unlock site, what you want is the HBOOT downgrade link I provided above, but first you gotta relock your phone.

Thanks my lovely XDA members , PROBLEM SOLVED

In the same problem
abudraih said:
Thanks my lovely XDA members , PROBLEM SOLVED
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hi I have read all that you're written and your conversation cus I'm in the same certain point of the problem, I have tried and done everything... I do not want to do...
I just want what you did to solved this big issue.
Help!!!
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jjdelarosa said:
hi I have read all that you're written and your conversation cus I'm in the same certain point of the problem, I have tried and done everything... I do not want to do...
I just want what you did to solved this big issue.
Help!!!
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I'm running Verizon 2.3.4 S-ON hoot 0.98

jjdelarosa said:
hi I have read all that you're written and your conversation cus I'm in the same certain point of the problem, I have tried and done everything... I do not want to do...
I just want what you did to solved this big issue.
Help!!!
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I'm running Verizon 2.3.4 S-ON hoot 0.98
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Simply re-lock your bootloader through HTC Dev and then flash the RUU or the stock image

abudraih said:
Simply re-lock your bootloader through HTC Dev and then flash the RUU or the stock image
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Thanks, slo sorry if I'm disturbing... I have read on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2037421 that Execute the command "fastboot oem lock"will relock the phone back. But I've changed the recovery, does it will affect or it's okey with phone?
I have read and done a lot of commands and nothing happen.
But Any way I will do and let you know the result.

jjdelarosa said:
Thanks, slo sorry if I'm disturbing... I have read on http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2037421 that Execute the command "fastboot oem lock"will relock the phone back. But I've changed the recovery, does it will affect or it's okey with phone?
I have read and done a lot of commands and nothing happen.
But Any way I will do and let you know the result.
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Hi, Finally, I'm S-off, Bue Now I have a problema, I install the original Ruu and several custom Rom, all of them, the Signal doesn't work, it;s still NO service, even I installed different Radio from this page
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134451
Let Me know What do I have to do?

[Q] Used AAHK. In Hboot with S-ON. What now?

Ok, here's the gist. Went to root a friends phone. Used AAHK as I had on mine. It needed to downgrade (as it had done previously with mine). After downgrading it wouldn't boot. Just hung on HTC boot screen. Waited 10+ mins...nothing. Tried a few times...nothing. I can get into Hboot using power/volume but have no idea what to do from here as I can't boot into a ROM so the laptop/aahk can see it. I've tried bootloader....nothing happens. Tried Factory reset...nothing happens...just goes back to HTC boot screen. Can any kind person help out a noob in distress here. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.:good:

NipzBGD said:
Ok, here's the gist. Went to root a friends phone. Used AAHK as I had on mine. It needed to downgrade (as it had done previously with mine). After downgrading it wouldn't boot. Just hung on HTC boot screen. Waited 10+ mins...nothing. Tried a few times...nothing. I can get into Hboot using power/volume but have no idea what to do from here as I can't boot into a ROM so the laptop/aahk can see it. I've tried bootloader....nothing happens. Tried Factory reset...nothing happens...just goes back to HTC boot screen. Can any kind person help out a noob in distress here. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.:good:
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You don't need to boot into a ROM to do stuff. You're fine as long as you can reach the bootloader. Read the Noob Starter Guide by Glevitan for more info. Find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30007264&postcount=2
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If you need to know what you need to read.. You already have a downgraded hboot.. you need to S-OFF it and flash a custom recovery now. You can read on how to do that from the guide I mentioned.

if4ct0r said:
You don't need to boot into a ROM to do stuff. You're fine as long as you can reach the bootloader. Read the Noob Starter Guide by Glevitan for more info. Find it here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30007264&postcount=2
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If you need to know what you need to read.. You already have a downgraded hboot.. you need to S-OFF it and flash a custom recovery now. You can read on how to do that from the guide I mentioned.
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Thanks for the response. I have quickly read through the guide but am slightly confused to say the least. I can't find how to get S-Off from here, other than through aahk. Bootloader does nothing when selected, and recovery just takes me back to the htc boot screen. I'm stuck here. Could you please point me to the right (next) step (S-off). I have read the guide, but it doesn't say how to do it from Hboot.
For example, the guide states this :-
Unlocking the bootloader with HTCDEV tool will allow you to flash CWM recovery and install
custom roms for ACE models and not ported roms, meaning that roms ported from other devices
such as Sensation or Sensation XL will not be successfully be flashed.
..which is all well and good. Ok, I have an unlocked bootloader so I can install CWM, but HOW?

Can you post the text appearing on top of your bootloader here?
Depending on that you might need to either flash a recovery or fix your bootloader.

if4ct0r said:
Can you post the text appearing on top of your bootloader here?
Depending on that you might need to either flash a recovery or fix your bootloader.
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Of course. Thanks again, as it's driving me crazy trying to find how to S-off and install CWM from here.
ACE PVT SHIP S-ON RL
HBOOT - 0.85.0024
MICROP-0438
RADIO-26.09.04.11_M2
eMMC-boot
Apr 12 2011, 00:55:45

Alright. You used AAHK right? Did you read the guide and follow all the steps? I'll suggest to use the "Fixing your messed bootloader" section of the guide I mentioned previously and then run the AAHK again.
Get the latest version from here : http://tau.shadowchild.nl/attn1/?p=74

if4ct0r said:
Alright. You used AAHK right? Did you read the guide and follow all the steps? I'll suggest to use the "Fixing your messed bootloader" section of the guide I mentioned previously and then run the AAHK again.
Ok this is what it says.....
Hboot fix
md5sum hboot.nb0
adb push hboot.nb0 /data/local/tmp/
adb push gfree /data/local/tmp/
adb push psneuter /data/local/tmp/
adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/gfree
adb shell chmod 0755 /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell /data/local/tmp/psneuter
adb shell /data/local/tmp/gfree -f
adb shell
dd if=/data/local/tmp/hboot.nb0 of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18 of=/data/local/tmp/hboot.test
sync
exit
adb pull /data/local/tmp/hboot.test
md5sum hboot.test
All md5sums should be 2a28dcd53ea26504be9a86572a348aa1
adb reboot
I did the first few steps, (I've removed the links as it won't let me post them here) and got the file into C ok with the files from the hack kit. When I start ADB (via the Start Here command) and I type in the commands above, it says "Device not found". I have tried to follow the link that it states to read for people new to ADB, but it takes me to a massive page of links and I have no idea where to start. Thanks for your help up to now, it really is appreciated, and I fear I'm in above my neck here, and am now a walking advert for why people like me shouldn't go down this route. When I did my phone, it really wasn't a problem and the whole AADK process went fine. I have been flashing custom roms on my phone for months without a single problem, and it's only when my friend/colleague saw me running JellyTime 17.2 that he wanted it too. Now I fear I'm stuck!
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Calm down. It's all solvable. And we can get it back working.
For adb to work you need to connect your device and let it go into bootloop (switch it on and let it stay as it is).
Once it goes into that state, try typing "adb devices" it should show a list of devices attached, you should see your phone in there. Once your phone is recognized, the adb commands should work.
Also, do you have HTC Sync installed?

if4ct0r said:
Calm down. It's all solvable. And we can get it back working.
For adb to work you need to connect your device and let it go into bootloop (switch it on and let it stay as it is).
Once it goes into that state, try typing "adb devices" it should show a list of devices attached, you should see your phone in there. Once your phone is recognized, the adb commands should work.
Also, do you have HTC Sync installed?
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Kicking myself for realising that HTC sync WAS installed. Have uninstalled, wiped drivers, and reinstalled drivers from here. Rebooted laptop. Still the same. Ok, my ADB console I type in adb devices and it says List of devices attached and just shows the same command prompt line underneath (i.e C:\Windows\system32> so I don't think it's seeing the device.
When you say "Let it go into bootloop", all I have have done is turned it on and it goes to the HTC screen, I hope this is right. Windows see's the phone ok. When I plug it in it sees it as "USB mass device installed". Is this the problem?

NipzBGD said:
Kicking myself for realising that HTC sync WAS installed. Have uninstalled, wiped drivers, and reinstalled drivers from here. Rebooted laptop. Still the same. Ok, my ADB console I type in adb devices and it says List of devices attached and just shows the same command prompt line underneath (i.e C:\Windows\system32> so I don't think it's seeing the device.
When you say "Let it go into bootloop", all I have have done is turned it on and it goes to the HTC screen, I hope this is right. Windows see's the phone ok. When I plug it in it sees it as "USB mass device installed". Is this the problem?
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Did you enable USB Debugging on the stock ROM before you started AAHK? If not then thats the reason probably why ADB is not working right now.
Anyway, what I'll suggest you to do right now is to boot into the bootloader and run an RUU.
Get an appropriate RUU from here : http://www.filefactory.com/f/efa28fefafc4af9c/
Appropriate means your region, WWE is the worldwide edition and mostly safe for all devices. Download the RUU, connect your phone(in the bootloader mode) and run the .exe from the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions then. The phone should return to stock after the complete setup has run and you can try the AAHK again.
The other method is to unlock your bootloader via the HTCDEV method and flash a recovery and then flash a rooted ROM. The HTCDEV method is not good one for various reasons but it might prove easier.
Go to www.htcdev.com for using that method for bootloader unlock.

if4ct0r said:
Did you enable USB Debugging on the stock ROM before you started AAHK? If not then thats the reason probably why ADB is not working right now.
Anyway, what I'll suggest you to do right now is to boot into the bootloader and run an RUU.
Get an appropriate RUU from here : http://www.filefactory.com/f/efa28fefafc4af9c/
Appropriate means your region, WWE is the worldwide edition and mostly safe for all devices. Download the RUU, connect your phone(in the bootloader mode) and run the .exe from the computer. Follow the on-screen instructions then. The phone should return to stock after the complete setup has run and you can try the AAHK again.
The other method is to unlock your bootloader via the HTCDEV method and flash a recovery and then flash a rooted ROM. The HTCDEV method is not good one for various reasons but it might prove easier.
Go to www.htcdev.com for using that method for bootloader unlock.
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Yes, I had enabled USB debugging. I'll try the RUU trick and let you know how I get on. And thanks for your help.

NipzBGD said:
Yes, I had enabled USB debugging. I'll try the RUU trick and let you know how I get on. And thanks for your help.
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No worries.
There might be also a way to S-OFF from the bootloader and fastboot and I think Glevitan might help you with that. But since he's not around at the moment and you're kinda worried I'll say the RUU way is the best option as of now.
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Also.. this post here will help you with the HTCDEV method if you go for that.

if4ct0r said:
No worries.
There might be also a way to S-OFF from the bootloader and fastboot and I think Glevitan might help you with that. But since he's not around at the moment and you're kinda worried I'll say the RUU way is the best option as of now.
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Also.. this post here will help you with the HTCDEV method if you go for that.
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I downloaded the RUU overnight as it took a few hours. I've just ran it and even though I selected the Orange UK one from that list, it started the process and then said it was the wrong RUU and to please download the correct one. I'm now downloading a WWE one to try. There's a few different ones so here's hoping!

NipzBGD said:
I downloaded the RUU overnight as it took a few hours. I've just ran it and even though I selected the Orange UK one from that list, it started the process and then said it was the wrong RUU and to please download the correct one. I'm now downloading a WWE one to try. There's a few different ones so here's hoping!
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It worked. Success! Installed that, ran AAHK again, and it ran through no problem this time. Installed JB (randomblames Jellytime), flashed the GAPPS and all is good. He now has a working phone. If I could buy you a drink then I would! Many many many thanks for your help and patience!

NipzBGD said:
It worked. Success! Installed that, ran AAHK again, and it ran through no problem this time. Installed JB (randomblames Jellytime), flashed the GAPPS and all is good. He now has a working phone. If I could buy you a drink then I would! Many many many thanks for your help and patience!
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I'm glad I could help. And I appreciate the gesture but really.. no need to buy me a drink.. We're all here to help each other.
Cheers.

[Q] I have a problem.

So I have a problem. I rooted and unlocked my bootloader just fine on my T-Mobile HTC One M8. While installing insert coin to prep for s-off, I was wiping my data and accidentally deleted my operating system (oops). So I followed a tutorial and tried using firewater and I got the "whelp, no amount of retrying will make this work on your device" message. I want to use Sunshine now, but I can't because sunshine only works with stock sense, which I accidentally deleted. I have looked and looked online and the only presumable way of getting the operating system back is through an RUU which I can't do because I'm not S-Off. I can't get S-Off because I don't have sense, and I can't get sense because I'm not S-Off. Is there just a regular ROM I could use to flash sense just temporarily while I get sunshine? My whole goal of this was to make my regular M8 a google play edition, as I prefer stock android.

TrentCowden said:
So I have a problem. I rooted and unlocked my bootloader just fine on my T-Mobile HTC One M8. While installing insert coin to prep for s-off, I was wiping my data and accidentally deleted my operating system (oops). So I followed a tutorial and tried using firewater and I got the "whelp, no amount of retrying will make this work on your device" message. I want to use Sunshine now, but I can't because sunshine only works with stock sense, which I accidentally deleted. I have looked and looked online and the only presumable way of getting the operating system back is through an RUU which I can't do because I'm not S-Off. I can't get S-Off because I don't have sense, and I can't get sense because I'm not S-Off. Is there just a regular ROM I could use to flash sense just temporarily while I get sunshine? My whole goal of this was to make my regular M8 a google play edition, as I prefer stock android.
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Who says you need to be S-OFF to run a RUU If there is an RUU available for your device then run it. Just make sure you lock the bootloader before you do.
You could also just flash a ROM(any rom) onto your device or restore a backup from the collection of stock backups thread(In general section).

BerndM14 said:
Who says you need to be S-OFF to run a RUU If there is an RUU available for your device then run it. Just make sure you lock the bootloader before you do.
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How do I relock the bootloader and why do I have to do that? (just curious)
You could also just flash a ROM(any rom) onto your device or restore a backup from the collection of stock backups thread(In general section).
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Also I tried downloading a stock sense rom and when I flashed it, my phone turned on and the message "unfortunately, phone has stopped" just kept coming up over and over. Do I need to find a Rom specific to T-mobile and/or my device version?
Thank you so much for your quick response and help!

TrentCowden said:
How do I relock the bootloader and why do I have to do that? (just curious)
Also I tried downloading a stock sense rom and when I flashed it, my phone turned on and the message "unfortunately, phone has stopped" just kept coming up over and over. Do I need to find a Rom specific to T-mobile and/or my device version?
Thank you so much for your quick response and help!
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To lock bootloader, shut down device. Hold Power button + Volume down to boot into bootloader. Connect Phone to PC. Open command prompt in adb folder. Type
Code:
fastboot devices
To check if the device gets picked up, Next type:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
This will lock bootloader. Then you can run the RUU.exe as administrator on your PC and begin restoring your device back to stock.
Why do you need to lock it? I'm not entirely sure Perhaps it's just part of the verification the RUU needs in order to make changes to the device, kinda like you need to be stock to do OTA. Maybe it just has something to do with the oem method of recovering/restoring the device, I don't know mate, sorry.
Perhaps someone with a bit more expertise can answer that one for you, I only know that it needs to be locked if you're S-ON.

BerndM14 said:
To lock bootloader, shut down device. Hold Power button + Volume down to boot into bootloader. Connect Phone to PC. Open command prompt in adb folder. Type
Code:
fastboot devices
To check if the device gets picked up, Next type:
Code:
fastboot oem lock
This will lock bootloader. Then you can run the RUU.exe as administrator on your PC and begin restoring your device back to stock.
Why do you need to lock it? I'm not entirely sure Perhaps it's just part of the verification the RUU needs in order to make changes to the device, kinda like you need to be stock to do OTA. Maybe it just has something to do with the oem method of recovering/restoring the device, I don't know mate, sorry.
Perhaps someone with a bit more expertise can answer that one for you, I only know that it needs to be locked if you're S-ON.
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Sweet! Could I just skip going back to stock sense and just go straight to the google play edition ruu?

TrentCowden said:
Sweet! Could I just skip going back to stock sense and just go straight to the google play edition ruu?
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You'll need to be S-OFF in order to convert to the GPE as it makes changes to the partition sizes on the device. If I recall correctly it was Graffixnyc that made a thread about that and I'm almost sure he mentioned in that very thread that you need to be S-OFF.
First restore your phone to working condition, then get S-OFF then you can follow the guide to convert your device to GPE.
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[RUU] M8 Google Edition Conversion. 4.4.4 - RUU Zip Non-Rooted & Pre-Rooted
Yep there's the thread I was talking about. You can see he clearly states there:
Prerequisites
S-Off,
ADB knowledge
Fastboot knowledge

BerndM14 said:
You'll need to be S-OFF in order to convert to the GPE as it makes changes to the partition sizes on the device. If I recall correctly it was Graffixnyc that made a thread about that and I'm almost sure he mentioned in that very thread that you need to be S-OFF.
First restore your phone to working condition, then get S-OFF then you can follow the guide to convert your device to GPE.
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[RUU] M8 Google Edition Conversion. 4.4.4 - RUU Zip Non-Rooted & Pre-Rooted
Yep there's the thread I was talking about. You can see he clearly states there:
Prerequisites
S-Off,
ADB knowledge
Fastboot knowledge
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OK. So I re-locked my phone. I'm downloading the RUU now from the official HTC website. Once it's done, then what?

TrentCowden said:
OK. So I re-locked my phone. I'm downloading the RUU now from the official HTC website. Once it's done, then what?
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Just make sure you download the correct version that corresponds to the version your device is.
If you need earlier or other version it's in here: [Recovery] [RUU 2.22.531.5] [TWRP Nandroid Backups] [Radio IMGs][ OTA 2.22.531.6]
Once that is done you can just right click on the exe file, select run as administrator and follow the onscreen wizard to restore the device back to stock.
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TrentCowden said:
OK. So I re-locked my phone. I'm downloading the RUU now from the official HTC website. Once it's done, then what?
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A quick Google search dropped this guide on restoring, might be worth a look if you're interested.
How to Restore T-Mobile HTC One M8 to Stock with RUU

BerndM14 said:
Just make sure you download the correct version that corresponds to the version your device is.
If you need earlier or other version it's in here: [Recovery] [RUU 2.22.531.5] [TWRP Nandroid Backups] [Radio IMGs][ OTA 2.22.531.6]
Once that is done you can just right click on the exe file, select run as administrator and follow the onscreen wizard to restore the device back to stock.
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A quick Google search dropped this guide on restoring, might be worth a look if you're interested.
How to Restore T-Mobile HTC One M8 to Stock with RUU
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Hey there!
So I restored my phone and it worked, so I s-offed my phone using Sunshine (because like I said before firewater didn't work for me), and I downloaded the GPE RUU but for some reason when I type adb reboot bootloader into cmd it says error:device not found. When I plug my phone in, it makes the noise that signals that a device has been plugged in, but it doesn't show it in the file explorer. Any ideas?

TrentCowden said:
Hey there!
So I restored my phone and it worked, so I s-offed my phone using Sunshine (because like I said before firewater didn't work for me), and I downloaded the GPE RUU but for some reason when I type adb reboot bootloader into cmd it says error:device not found. When I plug my phone in, it makes the noise that signals that a device has been plugged in, but it doesn't show it in the file explorer. Any ideas?
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Nevermind, realized I didn't have USB Debugging on.

[Q] Rom won't start after flashing

I just got a new HTC One M8, I got it second hand, but kinda new, all rooted and everything, I was told I can just go on
and install new ROM's and it will all work. That didn't work.
I installed roms before, I know what needs to be done. I flashed my HTC Desire HD, hundreds of times.
So I came here, downloaded the new revolution rom from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694917
I also downloaded the new Venom Rom from this site(to check them both)
Anyway I install the rom, I get these screenshots
Except for symlink fails, it seemed to all work.
I press reboot I get this screen
even when I press install SuperSU, it does something reboots and goes back to recovery, and it won't start my phone.
I tried a few times different ROM's, the SuperSU question keeps coming back everytimes i press reboot from TWRP, and every ROM
I tried won't start, I can only use the recovery.
I have TWRP v2.8.6 - the newest.
Any suggestions? Anything will do!
Thanks
If this helps, before I open the recovery i have this, so you can see my phone information

Try again with TWRP 2.6.3.3

dav_sap said:
If this helps, before I open the recovery i have this, so you can see my phone information
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You have a GPE bootloader, can't install a Sense ROM
You need to convert it back to Sense bootloader if you decide to install a Sense ROM

ckpv5 said:
You have a GPE bootloader, can't install a Sense ROM
You need to convert it back to Sense bootloader if you decide to install a Sense ROM
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Any guide here of how to do that?

dav_sap said:
Any guide here of how to do that?
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I just gave instructions to someone else less than 5 minutes ago.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59894924&postcount=2
Ignore the superCID part, you already are superCID.

xunholyx said:
I just gave instructions to someone else less than 5 minutes ago.
Here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=59894924&postcount=2
Ignore the superCID part, you already are superCID.
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I read your guide there, and I have a question.
should I be in some window in the pc/phone to run the RUU? becuase I connected my phone and went to fastboot mode, typed in
cmd "fastboot devices" and got the SN and I understood i was connected to fastboot. Then just tried to run the RUU and got
an error, not really sure if I need to run it from a different window or anything
Thanks!

dav_sap said:
I read your guide there, and I have a question.
should I be in some window in the pc/phone to run the RUU? becuase I connected my phone and went to fastboot mode, typed in
cmd "fastboot devices" and got the SN and I understood i was connected to fastboot. Then just tried to run the RUU and got
an error, not really sure if I need to run it from a different window or anything
Thanks!
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What error? Did it say something and give you a number perhaps?
It might not be the right RUU for your model.
In fastboot, do fastboot getvar all and post the readout here. Delete the serial # and IMEI from it though. That is sensitive and personal information.
I, or someone else if they see this first, will direct you to the proper RUU.

xunholyx said:
What error? Did it say something and give you a number perhaps?
It might not be the right RUU for your model.
In fastboot, do fastboot getvar all and post the readout here. Delete the serial # and IMEI from it though. That is sensitive and personal information.
I, or someone else if they see this first, will direct you to the proper RUU.
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Here it is
thanks

dav_sap said:
Here it is
thanks
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I don't know. It should work. Try flashing the splash zip first that you can get from here first, then run the RUU as administrator.

xunholyx said:
I don't know. It should work. Try flashing the splash zip first that you can get from here first, then run the RUU as administrator.
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I'll try to download the file again, and runnning it as administrator and I'll let you know.
Thanks for everything!

xunholyx said:
I don't know. It should work. Try flashing the splash zip first that you can get from here first, then run the RUU as administrator.
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The RUU starts and it kinda start installing, but after verfication I go next, and it fails, saying my RUU is not the right version.

dav_sap said:
The RUU starts and it kinda start installing, but after verfication I go next, and it fails, saying my RUU is not the right version.
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Go to where I linked to get the splash zip. Follow those instructions if you haven't already.
After you have flashed that, run the RUU. You may have to run it twice. Don't disconnect or reboot. Just run it a second time.