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[Q] A few post debranding questions

Hi,
I've recently been exploring this forum and finally bit the bullet this evening and decided to try and de-brand my EE branded M8.
Steps I took were:
1) Used Sunshine to S-Off
2) Installed TWRP
3) Changed my SID from ORANG001 to HTC__001
3) Installed SuperUser
4) Downloaded the TWRP Nandroid for 1.54.401.5 - TWRP from http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2701376
5) Used TWRP to restore the Nandroid and confirmed the software version was now 1.54.401.5
I have a few questions:
A) After the install the apps I had installed (but not the EE bloatware) , my unlock pattern, contacts and wallpapers were all still visibile - is this normal? I had assumed the Nandroid backup would act like a factory reset.
B) Is it safe to perform a factory reset, or do I need to somehow install a new image for it to restore from? I mean going through Settings -> Backup and Restore rather than anything TWRP based. Ideally having downgranded the software I'd like a "clean slate" - but I'm worried it will try and install a newer version and fail
C) Is it safe to perform an OTA update (this was one of my reasons for debranding)? Anything else I need to do? (e.g. put stock recovery back on?)
D) Anything else I should be aware of? Any danger to leaving S-OFF and the bootloader unlocked? TWRP as the Recovery image?
Thanks

Hmm, even more strange, it seems my phone is confused about which software version is installed.
If I go to Settings -> Software Information -> Software Number = 1.54.401.5
But using fastboot to dump the variables I see:
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.17.2133156.UA20G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.70.61.3
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 5933a7d6
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
How does the Main Version not match the version I see through settings?
Does this explain why I can't install the OTA update (trying to use OTA simply gets stuck on Checking for Update)
Any ideas?

pryonic said:
Hmm, even more strange, it seems my phone is confused about which software version is installed.
If I go to Settings -> Software Information -> Software Number = 1.54.401.5
But using fastboot to dump the variables I see:
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.17.2133156.UA20G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 1.70.61.3
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 5933a7d6
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
How does the Main Version not match the version I see through settings?
Does this explain why I can't install the OTA update (trying to use OTA simply gets stuck on Checking for Update)
Any ideas?
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From what u told me in PM ur missing your correct firmware version (thats why the verion-main is different to ur nand and yes thats why ur OTA is failing
Check ur PM mate i have included instructions that should sort things

There are risks associated with staying S-off and BL unlocked. Just as taking control of the administrator account of a computer involves added responsibility and risk, so too does S-off and running with an unlocked bootloader.
1) It might be possible for a malicious app to seriously screw with your phone. If Sunshine can temp-root, so can other apps. With S-off, there is no protection from such things. Just as S-off allows you to truly own your phone, a clever, malicious hacker can also pwn your phone. You have to be vigilant, only install apps you trust, and keep an eye on things.
2) If your phone is stolen, all of the protective mechanisms have been disabled. Unlocking the boot loader normally wipes the phone, so the next "owner" can't get your data by simply installing a new OS. With S-off, you can completely bypass that. I consider this fairly esoteric because most phone thieves just want to sell the phone to someone else before the EMEI gets reported stolen. If they are even halfway clever, they might try to factory wipe it, but I doubt most of them are even that bright.
However, on the flip side, you also have the ability to fix and change things completely. You are the system administrator, not your carrier.

Just an update to let you know I did flash the firmware as suggested in exocetdj's PM back to stock and have since had two OTA updates install successfully. Since restoring to stock recovery and then performing a factory reset (via the HTC method, I did this before seeing I could do it via TWRP) I've successfully OTA updated like this:
1.54.401.5 -> 1.54.401.10 -> 2.22.401.5
I've decided to remain bootloader unlocked and S-OFF for the time being, in case I decide to play about some more.
Thanks to everyone for their help - I'm very pleased with my debranded M8!

pryonic said:
Just an update to let you know I did flash the firmware as suggested in exocetdj's PM back to stock and have since had two OTA updates install successfully. Since restoring to stock recovery and then performing a factory reset (via the HTC method, I did this before seeing I could do it via TWRP) I've successfully OTA updated like this:
1.54.401.5 -> 1.54.401.10 -> 2.22.401.5
I've decided to remain bootloader unlocked and S-OFF for the time being, in case I decide to play about some more.
Thanks to everyone for their help - I'm very pleased with my debranded M8!
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BOOM!!!!
Glad it worked mate lol :good: u can still receive OTA with s off and unlocked boot loader, thats how im keeping mine also

pryonic said:
A) After the install the apps I had installed (but not the EE bloatware) , my unlock pattern, contacts and wallpapers were all still visibile - is this normal? I had assumed the Nandroid backup would act like a factory reset.
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If the nandroid does not include the data partition (and the stock ones posted to the collection presumably do not), it won't overwrite that partition on restore.
pryonic said:
B) Is it safe to perform a factory reset, or do I need to somehow install a new image for it to restore from? I mean going through Settings -> Backup and Restore rather than anything TWRP based. Ideally having downgranded the software I'd like a "clean slate" - but I'm worried it will try and install a newer version and fail
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All factory reset does is wipe the user data partition. Reset in itself does not affect the ROM in any way.

I want to debrand as well but am totally noob to all this. As a result of what you did, are you now rooted or unrooted?

halfwaymark said:
I want to debrand as well but am totally noob to all this. As a result of what you did, are you now rooted or unrooted?
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I am unrooted but this is by choice. I'm still s-off though should I decide to root again in future! I was a total noob a week ago but reading lots of guides and asking my questions here I've learned a lot.
Good luck!

pryonic said:
I am unrooted but this is by choice. I'm still s-off though should I decide to root again in future! I was a total noob a week ago but reading lots of guides and asking my questions here I've learned a lot.
Good luck!
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I would like to follow your sequence in post #1 but I'm assuming that were additional steps that you had to do that you got via PM to get it truly WWE. Can you summarise the steps I'll need to do to debrand my O2 M8? I'd want to stay unrooted as well.
Also, the link in step #4 doesn't work. How did you know which version of Nandroid you needed? Thanks so much in advance

halfwaymark said:
I would like to follow your sequence in post #1 but I'm assuming that were additional steps that you had to do that you got via PM to get it truly WWE. Can you summarise the steps I'll need to do to debrand my O2 M8? I'd want to stay unrooted as well.
Also, the link in step #4 doesn't work. How did you know which version of Nandroid you needed? Thanks so much in advance
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376
That is the correct thread for the collection of stock backups by @Mr Hofs
If you want to go International then you need one of the International backups. WWE English is x.xx.401.x which is why he went with 1.54.401.5

My main experiences are in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/convert-t-mobile-to-htck18-t2885934
There's lots more detail in there including a link to a wondeful guide in a signature
As a starter for 10 - find your MID and CID values

Thanks for your help. I've taken the plunge and washed my phone of O2. Phew!
Just a comment, I think if you've installed SuperUser, it means you're rooted? I avoided that route...

I was but I've since removed it. Congratulations on you're debranding!

[Q] Factory Unlock HTC One M8 Softbrick HELP!

HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

fgarcia10 said:
HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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Have you flashed a custom recovery on the device? If yes, just try to restore a nandroid back from @Mr Hofs thread and your phone will be fine

Problem is, I don't think there is any nandroid backups available for his device LRA__001. First time I've seen that CID mentioned. Going by MID doesn't help much either, I think the Verizon has the same MID. Going by the "product: m8_wlv" it also indicates Verizon. I do see that he's on AT&T on his profile though but...
Being stuck on bootloader screen for 10minutes or more won't be surprising at all if he flashed a 2.xx.xxx.x firmware based custom ROM instead of a 1.xx.xxx.x version. Need to upgrade firmware in order to do that.
You don't happen to recall what version software your device ran?

Hi, I had the 2.7 TWRP recovery but found the 2.8.0.6 works better. I was able to flash PA ROM and it is working now. Plus now is rooted and S-off and super CID.
The phone has no branding and bought from amazon as unlock from factory. But is funny you mention Verizon has similar IDs because when I plug the phone to HTC sync the first splash screen shows Verizon wireless assistant and then go to the normal HTC one.
I tried the latest HD ROM and it was force closing a lot so I think the firmware is 1.... Something. I want to upgrade but don't know which one to get. Maybe I should look on the Verizon forum, thanks for letting me know that.
I spoke with developer support at HTC and they told me they will help restore to stock and escalated the call. I will let you know if they do help.
Thanks for the replies.

fgarcia10 said:
Hi, I had the 2.7 TWRP recovery but found the 2.8.0.6 works better. I was able to flash PA ROM and it is working now. Plus now is rooted and S-off and super CID.
The phone has no branding and bought from amazon as unlock from factory. But is funny you mention Verizon has similar IDs because when I plug the phone to HTC sync the first splash screen shows Verizon wireless assistant and then go to the normal HTC one.
I tried the latest HD ROM and it was force closing a lot so I think the firmware is 1.... Something. I want to upgrade but don't know which one to get. Maybe I should look on the Verizon forum, thanks for letting me know that.
I spoke with developer support at HTC and they told me they will help restore to stock and escalated the call. I will let you know if they do help.
Thanks for the replies.
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Honestly if its that much of a hassle, you should stick with something safe, Change the MID and CID to a Dev Edition/Europe, to do a full convert and you wont have to worry about the LRA_001. If you do those 2 steps the the OTA will be automatic as follows.
Else just flash a custom recovery, wipe data/cache and so and restore with one of the TWRP backups posted around here and you'll be good to go :good:

Cool I will try that. I did not know that.

fgarcia10 said:
Cool I will try that. I did not know that.
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Don't forget though, best steps as follow, change MID, CID, restore via TWRP backup. If youre in Europe then change the MID to EUR, but the CID change it to super CID. Youve gotten past the hardest part which is the SOFF so everything is a breeze from there on out.
You won't lose your internal data if you do any of the following steps but dumping them on your SD card would be safe too.
I had an SG manufactured one, and the OTA came out pretty weird, was an unbranded one too. changed it to Dev/Unlocked MID and the super CID, downloaded the B_US002 TWRP dump thats posted here and restored that. Might want to download the OTA too aswell would save massive time after the first 159MB ota.

Awesome. Thanks!

was any one here ever able to get things working?
i am on LRA__001 and got my radio to stop working, no phone signals
contacted HTC dev and they provided me a zip, flashing that didn't help much, still no signals and can't boot into stock recovery.
seems like i've flashed the wrong hboot or something that's causing everything to be flashed on wrong partition addresses.
any help ?

fgarcia10 said:
HI,
I just bought an unlock htc m8 no branding any where. I unlocked the bootloader and flash a custom recovery but when I tried to root the phone something went wrong because I'm stuck on the boot screen and it would not go past it. I have been looking every where how to fix it, I don't have a nandroid back up and don't know which one to look for. Is there a way to restore it back to normal? I also tried flashing a custom rom but it gets stuck in the same place.
please help.
thanks.
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 0.89.20.0328_3
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 99000429865069
(bootloader) product: m8_wlv
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B20000
(bootloader) cidnum: LRA__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: 0a41237a
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
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hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help

genious_t said:
hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
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This isn't the same issue as the OP. You flashed the wrong firmware which is much more serious. This thread isn't relevant to your issue, in addition to being over a year old (which also most likely won't help your issue).

redpoint73 said:
This isn't the same issue as the OP. You flashed the wrong firmware which is much more serious. This thread isn't relevant to your issue, in addition to being over a year old (which also most likely won't help your issue).
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I am just trying to trace ppl with the same variant so I can request them to dump couple of partitions for me. and there is no relevant thread for this particular variant, some says it s bluegrass some says its verizon variant, but according to HTCDev its actually rural area variant.

genious_t said:
I am just trying to trace ppl with the same variant so I can request them to dump couple of partitions for me. and there is no relevant thread for this particular variant, some says it s bluegrass some says its verizon variant, but according to HTCDev its actually rural area variant.
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The LRA version is the LRA version. there's no question there. Its based on Verizon, but its not Verizon.
Sounds like you are trying to make up solutions. What you need is LRA firmware or RUU (RUU may not exist).

redpoint73 said:
The LRA version is the LRA version. there's no question there. Its based on Verizon, but its not Verizon.
Sounds like you are trying to make up solutions. What you need is LRA firmware or RUU (RUU may not exist).
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i've got complete RUU from HTCDev to flash via hboot, did flash that but lost the IMEI and baseband version under settings > about, however the getvar all is still showing that information. so just trying to figure out what went wrong. either something is missing in what they have provided. or the hboot version is mismatching.
read bout the boot process and got to know that hboot reads IMEI and baseband while booting up and holds into some shared memory variables which later read by kernel.
just trying to figure out things and also looking for somebody who can provide dumps so i can try flashing them.

genious_t said:
i've got complete RUU from HTCDev to flash via hboot, did flash that but lost the IMEI and baseband version under settings > about, however the getvar all is still showing that information. so just trying to figure out what went wrong. either something is missing in what they have provided. or the hboot version is mismatching.
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You flashed a hacked Verizon RUU. Its not the LRA RUU, and its also not an official RUU.

redpoint73 said:
You flashed a hacked Verizon RUU. Its not the LRA RUU, and its also not an official RUU.
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No I explained them my case and they asked to couple of days time and then they provided a zip file to flash via hboot. They claimed that they have prepared this file especially for me. I flashed that file. It was 5.0.1 with almost all the images.
One thing that I doubt is that the hboot is not updated since the android-info.txt says hbootpreupdate=12 and my getvar says 11 so just wondering whether it was updated or not.
Also I dumped mmcblk0p3 (board-info) and I can see my IMEI there too.
Just don't know where to nock my head

genious_t said:
hey
were you able to get it working ?
do you still have that phone?
i need some help
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I did get it to work again, HTC help me to get it back to stock. I still have the phone. They send me the files to restore it.

genious_t said:
No I explained them my case and they asked to couple of days time and then they provided a zip file to flash via hboot. They claimed that they have prepared this file especially for me. I flashed that file. It was 5.0.1 with almost all the images.
One thing that I doubt is that the hboot is not updated since the android-info.txt says hbootpreupdate=12 and my getvar says 11 so just wondering whether it was updated or not.
Also I dumped mmcblk0p3 (board-info) and I can see my IMEI there too.
Just don't know where to nock my head
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they send me the wrong files a couple of times. But they did get me the right one at the end. it seems you have the same problem I did. I still the hboot file and the system image. The hboot zip should be installed on download mode and the system image should be rename to OP6BIMG.zip and put in the sd card and re-start the phone in bootloader and let the zip install itself. It takes a long time but it worked. I have the files in my google drive I don't mind sharing it.

fgarcia10 said:
they send me the wrong files a couple of times. But they did get me the right one at the end. it seems you have the same problem I did. I still the hboot file and the system image. The hboot zip should be installed on download mode and the system image should be rename to OP6BIMG.zip and put in the sd card and re-start the phone in bootloader and let the zip install itself. It takes a long time but it worked. I have the files in my google drive I don't mind sharing it.
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In my case they gave up, the guy said it can still be fixed but I don't know what to do.
Would you be able to share the stuff that worked for you ?

genious_t said:
In my case they gave up, the guy said it can still be fixed but I don't know what to do.
Would you be able to share the stuff that worked for you ?
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_sCYzL1RITbGkzRExWTmU1d1U/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bw_sCYzL1RITN0ttSVBZZ3VUYkk/view?usp=sharing

Prep M8 for donation (factory restore)

Hi all,
So I have my old M8 doing nothing (switched to Note 4)...
It's running a custom venom rom, and basically I want to put it completely back to factory state.
If you could help a guy that's moderately good at this stuff, I would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!!

Post the output from fastboot getvar all and we'll tell you what to do

Thanks for that, err - I haven't got the tools installed any more, could you point in the direction of the tools again sorry!

Ok, getvar just sits at waiting for device...?

Ok sorry, turns out I'm just rusty!
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.16.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.15.2133156.UA13G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: ab0efa49
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.020s

1. remove the imei no. & serial no. in your above post.
2. check EddyOS thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235
You have everything that you need there. The guide will put your device back to stock but updated to the latest lollipop stock ROM

Done, and thanks!

Sorry to be a pain, is there another way to achieve S-Off without paying sunshine?
Thanks

Shozuki said:
Sorry to be a pain, is there another way to achieve S-Off without paying sunshine?
Thanks
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No other way, only sunshine.
But you don't need S-Off to revert to stock with that thread guide, you need to relock bootloader then follow all the steps.
The only thing is without S-Off, your bootloader will show RELOCKED instead of LOCKED.

Ah cool, minor.
Thanks

S-OFF would probably add a bit to resale value so might be worth doing - up to you of course!

EddyOS said:
S-OFF would probably add a bit to resale value so might be worth doing - up to you of course!
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Indeed, but I'm literally giving it my uncle and let him use it.
If I may ask one more thing though, when sending the ruu.zip
I get:
FAIL99 unknown fail
FAILED (remote: 99 unknown fail)
Execution time is 3(s)
Any ideas??
Thanks for your help sirs.

That seems to come up randomly and doesn't really appear to point to anything in particular. You've definitely got a locked bootloader and are using the htc_fastboot?

EddyOS said:
That seems to come up randomly and doesn't really appear to point to anything in particular. You've definitely got a locked bootloader and are using the htc_fastboot?
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Unfortunately it's still unlocked, but I can't seem to change that either. I'm using minimal adb and fastboot, but the htc_bootloader is in the folder.
Am I supposed to use that from the start, as I only see reference in the final stage.
Apologies, if I'm misreading!
EDIT, I followed the guide starting with recovery which kept failing... That must be the issue...
from your guide EDIT: Thread I meant:
"Well lord knows what's going on here...
I started by flashing the recovery to the one linked here. It won't boot into recovery at all it just sits at "entering recovery..."
I was using a venom custom rom and TWRP 2.8.5.0 touch recovery.
I can boot into the phone, use fastboot and adb - but can't go any further in restoring the handset back to factory... All help appreciated."

ckpv5 said:
1. remove the imei no. & serial no. in your above post.
2. check EddyOS thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2735235
You have everything that you need there. The guide will put your device back to stock but updated to the latest lollipop stock ROM
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does it matter which region it's from? I am using a canadian Carrier (rogers). And I can't really find ruu for Canadian carrier. Any help/ guidance would be appreciated thanks.

crazyandroider said:
does it matter which region it's from? I am using a canadian Carrier (rogers). And I can't really find ruu for Canadian carrier. Any help/ guidance would be appreciated thanks.
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Yeah, That guide is for EU M8's only...
really struggling getting mine back to factory...

crazyandroider said:
does it matter which region it's from? I am using a canadian Carrier (rogers). And I can't really find ruu for Canadian carrier. Any help/ guidance would be appreciated thanks.
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That depends. Are you s-off? If so, you can run a WWE RUU, and go back to basically stock. WWE is compatible with Rogers. You won't get OTAs though. You'll have to update firmware manually, but with s-off, that's easy to do.

My apologies, I failed to use my eyes.
All solved. Many thanks!!

Shozuki said:
My apologies, I failed to use my eyes.
All solved. Many thanks!!
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What was it?

EddyOS said:
What was it?
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Well basically I was following the instructions as if I were S-Off.
Instead I just to use: fastboot oem lock and completely skimmed over the text failing to read it!
My uncle is happy now and thats fine with me!
Thanks for your help!

Various problems.!

Forget this sorted it all out, now running SRom ported lollipop with sense 7 from the M9. Hboot no red text and faux locked/original/son. Super CID.
For the record, it's always a firmware/dalvic cache problem (98%)
Hi Guys so Im rooted running Android Revoluton HD ROMs on an international O2 phone S-on
I thought I would wipe the entire phone, bleach it like a PC and reinstall.
Not a problem except various elements dont work.
I installed Stock ROM (I think KitKat)
I installed ARHD 22. (Kit Kat) everything worked
I installed ARHD 34.(Jellybean Sense 6) no wifi
I installed ARDH 40.(Jellybean Sense 7) no HTC TV
I installed ARHD 41.(Jellybean Sense7) no images in Blinkfeed?
I know its probably because I wiped the misc folder but up until I did a clean wipe I could use all of these roms without a glitch.
So is it firmware?
What do I need to put back on my phone for them all to work
I am S-on at the moment and I know that isnt whats stopping these roms working.
Any suggestions?

eskimosound said:
Hi Guys so Im rooted running Android Revoluton HD ROMs on an international O2 phone S-on
I thought I would wipe the entire phone, bleach it like a PC and reinstall.
Not a problem except various elements dont work.
I installed Stock ROM (I think KitKat)
I installed ARHD 22. (Kit Kat) everything worked
I installed ARHD 34.(Jellybean Sense 6) no wifi
I installed ARDH 40.(Jellybean Sense 7) no HTC TV
I installed ARHD 41.(Jellybean Sense7) no images in Blinkfeed?
I know its probably because I wiped the misc folder but up until I did a clean wipe I could use all of these roms without a glitch.
So is it firmware?
What do I need to put back on my phone for them all to work
I am S-on at the moment and I know that isnt whats stopping these roms working.
Any suggestions?
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It's firmware. You most probably have kitkat firmware and lolipop based roms will mess up your wifi and stuff. Take an ota or stay on kitkat.

Thanks will try
Do I just flash the zip file?
Im sure I probs do

eskimosound said:
Thanks will try
Do I just flash the zip file?
Im sure I probs do
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If you are S-ON don't flash firmware. Just don't. You can flash rom zips, recoveries, kernels. You can write on these partitions with s-on: recovery, boot, system and data.

I've just used Sunshine to get S-off, what a joy to use!
So now I can just flash them right?
I've got my cid number matched it up with the ota and bingo?
Right?

eskimosound said:
I've just used Sunshine to get S-off, what a joy to use!
So now I can just flash them right?
I've got my cid number matched it up with the ota and bingo?
Right?
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well im come from HTC One M7, and as long as the M8 is pretty much the same, you dont need s-off to flash the same firmware which your already on, or the next one step up, after all, this is exactly what an OTA does for you.
However, now your s-off anyway, you canflash any RUU or firmware you like, just make sure cid and mid match first. :good:
EDIT: there ia also no need to lock or re-lock the bootloader to flash anything now that your S-off, leave it unlocked all the time for everything, its a common problem on the M7 forums at the moment, people who are s-off or even s-on, locking bootloaders with custom rom's or recovery's on thier phones.

Thanks, so with the ota there are two for O2 my cid is O2___001 am I right that I can take the 001 OR the 002?

eskimosound said:
Thanks, so with the ota there are two for O2 my cid is O2___001 am I right that I can take the 001 OR the 002?
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in all honesty, I would of thought the CID 001 and 002 were in the same ota, have you checked the android-info.txt file within the OTA itself, its just a zip file.
possible to post your fastboot getvar all without imei and serial number please, also a link to the OTA's your downloading would be good.

Well I've just tried to flash both....I enter recovery instal zip right?
It's giving me an error.
Will tell you that info in a minute when I get on my pc

eskimosound said:
Well I've just tried to flash both....I enter recovery instal zip right?
It's giving me an error.
Will tell you that info in a minute when I get on my pc
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personnaly, if your just trying to get to Lollipop, I would change my CID to HTC__001 (thats 2 underscores, CID is always 8 digits)
Change MID if required.
and then flash the WWE International Lollipop full RUU, piece of cake. http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/general/htc-one-m8-european-signed-ruu-0p6bimg-t2911563

But if the original isn't flashing what hope have I got with an HTC one. It's interesting to know though that I can change it.
So what next?
Oh hang on I will post my stats

OK Guys,
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.21331147A1.06G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.20.206.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: O2___001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dcdaa6e0
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.028s

eskimosound said:
But if the original isn't flashing what hope have I got with an HTC one. It's interesting to know though that I can change it.
So what next?
Oh hang on I will post my stats
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Flashing an OTA manually is a different kettle of fish, its just an OTA not a full RUU, and you would still have to be full stock in order for it to succeed.
however, if you just require the firmware in order to use a custom LP rom, then just pull the firmware.zip out of the OTA and flash it.
you would then have to put a custom recovery back on your phone, copy a rom to your sdcard, and flash it from within TWRP recovery.

And im trying to flash O2 OTA
for here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376

eskimosound said:
OK Guys,
(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.21331147A1.06G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.20.206.1
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-OFF
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: O2___001
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: off
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dcdaa6e0
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
finished. total time: 0.028s
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you already have the latest firmware on your phone !!!
I installed ARHD 41.( Sense7) no images in Blinkfeed? ------ pulled from your first post, this is a common problem, if you mean its face ache, there is a fix for it on playstore.

OK is tere an RUU for O2 uk?
So im extracting the firmware at the mo, then I will flash it then I will try and install ARHD 41....
Im right that the O2___002 is an upgraded version of the 001 and its what I need right?
Otherwise im just replacing like for like.

eskimosound said:
OK is tere an RUU for O2 uk?
So im extracting the firmware at the mo, then I will flash it then I will try and install ARHD 41....
Im right that the O2___002 is an upgraded version of the 001 and its what I need right?
Otherwise im just replacing like for like.
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nope O2___002 is a different cid, you need to use the 001 files, however, its the same as you already have on your phone.
CID is just carrier ID, so O2___001 will be something like O2 UK and 002 might be something like O2 france, no difference in files, just different regions.

Seanie280672 said:
nope O2___002 is a different cid, you need to use the 001 files, however, its the same as you already have on your phone.
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So if its the same and ive got a problem its not the firmware right?
Or is it just an update.
I will tell you this is really easy but telling people how to do it is confusing

eskimosound said:
So if its the same and ive got a problem its not the firmware right?
Or is it just an update.
I will tell you this is really easy but telling people how to do it is confusing
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nope its not your firmware, just checked a cid list, 002 is O2 DE, 001 is O2 UK http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f485/archive-htc-cid-list-1604812/
Make sure of a couple of things when flashing a custom ROM, check for problems other are having with it, by reading some of the later posts is what I always do, just a few pages, also and this is a must, read the OP's flashing instructions, so many people bypass this step, the most important step is to make sure your using the dev's recommended custom recovery for flashing.
I always full wipe before flashing anything, so in TWRP first factory reset, and then goto wipe - advanced - select everything except your internal storage and SDcard, and then always reboot back into recovery after the wipes before flashing the rom, it will nag you and say you have no OS installed, ignore it and Do Not Intall to SuperSU, the custom rom flash will do that for you.
During the rom installation, again I always select full wipe when given the option, you then know you have a clean slate to build the rom on.

eskimosound said:
So if its the same and ive got a problem its not the firmware right?
Or is it just an update.
I will tell you this is really easy but telling people how to do it is confusing
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Your firmware is already current, and should work with latest ARHD. Blinkfeed not showing image is a known issue reported by others.
No need to mess with RUUs or firmware zips.

I am completly lost

Hello. So my problem starts here. I got demo phone (the phone which is in the store for the presentation). Ive found that i have to root and get custom rom for it so it will be as a normal phone. So i rooted it (hopefully) by some tutorial at youtube. Now is my phone rooted (i checked it with the root checker app) but in the bootloader mode it still says S-ON so i am scared to continoue. Plus i am lost in these roms, rooting, flashing and so on. I was trying to find somewhere here but i just cant understand what to do... (i am but dumb and scared in these things). All i want is basic ROM (android 5.0.1 or whattever). If someone could help me it would be sooo great! Thanks alot

Root and S-On are two separate thing.
You can install custom ROM - most important see what OS no. is written on bootloader.
If it is 4.xx.xxx.x then you can install 5.0.1 ROM
and also make sure you do have a M8 not M8 Eye or M8 dual SIM also make sure you have a GSM M8 or a Sprint or a Verizon & etc

ckpv5 said:
Root and S-On are two separate thing.
You can install custom ROM - most important see what OS no. is written on bootloader.
If it is 4.xx.xxx.x then you can install 5.0.1 ROM
and also make sure you do have a M8 not M8 Eye or M8 dual SIM also make sure you have a GSM M8 or a Sprint or a Verizon & etc
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Soo... How do i know if i have Eye or dual SIM? And how do i know if i have GSM, Sprint or Verizon?

Post fastboot getvar all (minus serial & imei no)

ckpv5 said:
Post fastboot getvar all (minus serial & imei no)
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easier would be if u tell me which u exactly need
hope that this is what u want

Minus serial no. & imei no. means without these two.
Need all the rest
Remove those from your above post
Do you have fastboot & adb on your PC ?
You should have one, if not how can you install a custom recovery and root your device as you mentioned earlier ?
If you're not sure .. install this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Put your device in bootloader mode and connect to PC
Open a command prompt and type fasboot getvar all then "enter"
Copy the outcome and paste here
Look like these :
(bootloader) version: ??
(bootloader) version-bootloader: ??
(bootloader) version-baseband: ??
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: ??
(bootloader) version-misc: ??
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: ??
(bootloader) platform: ??
(bootloader) modelid: ??
(bootloader) cidnum: ??
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: ??
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dcdaa6e0
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!

ckpv5 said:
Minus serial no. & imei no. means without these two.
Need all the rest
Remove those from your above post
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IMSI 230030090944696
which numbers u want more?
Software number 4.16.401.13

ckpv5 said:
Minus serial no. & imei no. means without these two.
Need all the rest
Remove those from your above post
Do you have fastboot & adb on your PC ?
You should have one, if not how can you install a custom recovery and root your device as you mentioned earlier ?
If you're not sure .. install this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317790
Put your device in bootloader mode and connect to PC
Open a command prompt and type fasboot getvar all then "enter"
Copy the outcome and paste here
Look like these :
(bootloader) version: ??
(bootloader) version-bootloader: ??
(bootloader) version-baseband: ??
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main:
(bootloader) version-misc: ??
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: ??
(bootloader) platform: ??
(bootloader) modelid: ??
(bootloader) cidnum: ??
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: ??
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: dcdaa6e0
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0
all: Done!
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(bootloader) version: 0.5
(bootloader) version-bootloader: 3.19.0.0000
(bootloader) version-baseband: 1.25.214500021.06G
(bootloader) version-cpld: None
(bootloader) version-microp: None
(bootloader) version-main: 4.16.401.13
(bootloader) version-misc: PVT SHIP S-ON
(bootloader) serialno:
(bootloader) imei:
(bootloader) imei2: Not Support
(bootloader) meid: 00000000000000
(bootloader) product: m8_ul
(bootloader) platform: hTCBmsm8974
(bootloader) modelid: 0P6B10000
(bootloader) cidnum: HTC__002
(bootloader) battery-status: good
(bootloader) battery-voltage: 0mV
(bootloader) partition-layout: Generic
(bootloader) security: on
(bootloader) build-mode: SHIP
(bootloader) boot-mode: FASTBOOT
(bootloader) commitno-bootloader: f063fb42
(bootloader) hbootpreupdate: 11
(bootloader) gencheckpt: 0

Again ... remove your Serial no & Imei no from your above post.
From your fastboot getvar all .. you have an Intl EU WWE M8.
So you're good to install any 5.0.1 or 5.0.2 Sense based custom ROM. Just pick one and try. Later try all of them and see which that you prefer more.

ckpv5 said:
Again ... remove your Serial no & Imei no from your above post.
From your fastboot getvar all .. you have an Intl EU WWE M8.
So you're good to install any 5.0.1 or 5.0.2 Sense based custom ROM. Just pick one and try. Later try all of them and see which that you prefer more.
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I´d love u if u could just post some rom which would suit it. And a program by which i can flash it into the phone. But thanks so much for your help
I just want normal rom like it is from the shop if possible

FTWDiesel said:
I´d love u if u could just post some rom which would suit it. And a program by which i can flash it into the phone. But thanks so much for your help
I just want normal rom like it is from the shop if possible
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If you don't feel like trying a custom ROM... and prefer an out of the box ROM .. you can restore a 4.16.401.13 backup (your current version-main is 4.16.401.13 and there is no RUU available yet)
I have TWRP 4.16.401.13 backup in my thread and read all the 14 steps on how-to
http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860

FTWDiesel said:
I´d love u if u could just post some rom which would suit it. And a program by which i can flash it into the phone. But thanks so much for your help
I just want normal rom like it is from the shop if possible
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Modding phones (unlocking the bootloader, root, flashing ROMs) is not a trivial thing. Its pretty clear to me that you lack the basic knowledge of how to do these things. I suggest you spend a couple hours (minimum) reading the various index threads, guides, etc. to gain a basic understanding of what you want to do, terms, concepts, procedures, etc.
This is the only correct way to make yourself not "lost". Asking for apps/programs to flash a ROM is absolutely the wrong way to proceed, and is almost guaranteed to lead to disaster. Even if someone were to lead you through the process, or even do it for you, simply owning a phone that is rooted and with a custom ROM, without the basic knowledge is still a terrible idea.
This isn't meant to be mean or insulting. Its for your own good. All of us here started at the exact same point, at one time. If you don't have the time or motivation to do as I suggested, its better to just return the device, and purchase a fully functioning one.

I can see that u are using Sky dragon ROM. I was reading about it a bit and it looked well so could u help me how to get it in my phone? ^^

I apriciate your help alot. But i dont understand to what exactly recovery means... I was doing "flash" or how is it called at iPhone 3G which was pretty easy u just downloaded a file and program, put the file in the program, clicked start and it was finished. (or sth like that). I am so confused by the versions of roms etc. Could u please help me more? :/ Sky dragon rom looks pretty good so if someone of u has an expiriences with it could u tell me how to install it? ive already used some recoveries to root it and i am sooo confused. I did it with this tutorial > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlAaquCRSnQ so i am at the part after this video.

redpoint73 said:
Modding phones (unlocking the bootloader, root, flashing ROMs) is not a trivial thing. Its pretty clear to me that you lack the basic knowledge of how to do these things. I suggest you spend a couple hours (minimum) reading the various index threads, guides, etc. to gain a basic understanding of what you want to do, terms, concepts, procedures, etc.
This is the only correct way to make yourself not "lost". Asking for apps/programs to flash a ROM is absolutely the wrong way to proceed, and is almost guaranteed to lead to disaster. Even if someone were to lead you through the process, or even do it for you, simply owning a phone that is rooted and with a custom ROM, without the basic knowledge is still a terrible idea.
This isn't meant to be mean or insulting. Its for your own good. All of us here started at the exact same point, at one time. If you don't have the time or motivation to do as I suggested, its better to just return the device, and purchase a fully functioning one.
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SkyDragon M8 v 10.2 WWE Sense 7 at this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/development/rom-sd-4-0-sense7-port-sdkernel-t3062378 is good for my phone? its WWE so it should fit my phone

FTWDiesel said:
But i dont understand to what exactly recovery means...
ive already used some recoveries to root it and i am sooo confused. I did it with this tutorial > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlAaquCRSnQ
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This is exactly the type of "dangerous" business I'm talking about. YouTube guides spoonfeed you the steps, and shortcut any actual learning. You are now in the perfect position to screw up your phone, without a clue of what to do when that happens.
The fact you have unlocked the bootloader, installed custom recovery, and rooted and still don't know what recovery is, is a big warning that you need to slow down, and read and learn before doing anything more with the phone.
Start your learning from the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694600
That thread links to some really useful guides: Everything Explained, FAQs, and Vomer's Guide (all of which are highly recommended, and mandatory reading, IMO).

redpoint73 said:
This is exactly the type of "dangerous" business I'm talking about. YouTube guides spoonfeed you the steps, and shortcut any actual learning. You are now in the perfect position to screw up your phone, without a clue of what to do when that happens.
The fact you have unlocked the bootloader, installed custom recovery, and rooted and still don't know what recovery is, is a big warning that you need to slow down, and read and learn before doing anything more with the phone.
Start your learning from the following thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2694600
That thread links to some really useful guides: Everything Explained, FAQs, and Vomer's Guide (all of which are highly recommended, and mandatory reading, IMO).
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Idk. I was reading it but i dont know what to do. I just need to get my phone working... i need to for tomorow for work... save me please
So.. i am downloading Sky dragon 7 rom WWE... could u just give me right recovery which do i need?

FTWDiesel said:
Idk. I was reading it but i dont know what to do. I just need to get my phone working... i need to for tomorow for work... save me please
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Poor planing on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
Seriously, everyone that doesn't want to take the time to read and learn has some excuse that they think "justifies" their behavior.
XDA has always been a wealth of information, for those willing to search and read and learn.
I won't spoonfeed you the info, for the reasons I've already stated.

redpoint73 said:
Poor planing on your part does not constitute an emergency on my part.
Seriously, everyone that doesn't want to take the time to read and learn has some excuse that they think "justifies" their behavior.
XDA has always been a wealth of information, for those willing to search and read and learn.
I won't spoonfeed you the info, for the reasons I've already stated.
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okay, anyway thanks alot ^^

FTWDiesel said:
So.. i am downloading Sky dragon 7 rom WWE... could u just give me right recovery which do i need?
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If you even spent a minimal amount of time looking at the threads that have been linked for you, you would probably be able to answer that question; or at least have it narrowed down (with some questions or concerns).
As you've failed to demonstrate you've worked to increase your knowledge at all, I don't feel that great answering your questions. What I will say, is that you will want an up-to-date (most recent) version of the recovery in question.