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[Guide] Return stock without latest RUU

Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available. (boot to fastboot mode and type the following command "fastboot getvar version-main", This is the true version of your phone!)
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
Those with ICS hboot should works without any problem, someone had test it on JB hboot and works(updated in step 6, 7). but we need more testers.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost. Then wipe all data (including SD) using your custom recovery. (important! Otherwise, you may not be able to receive OTA).
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here.
http://db.tt/z8ajRTuH
Feel free to give a thanks to billd2439, he provide this working link to download the custom RUU.
Just go to #115 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35139501#post35139501 and give him a thanks
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
you may want to find RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. type the following command to get the information from your phone.
fastboot getvar all
you should pay attention to the following information
modelid:
cidnum:
mainver:
hbootpreupdate:
7. edit the value of "modelid", "cidnum", "mainver" and "hbootpreupdate" to match the information you get from step 6.
by doing this your will try to fool the RUU to belive that you are going to flash a newer version e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me to modify hbootpreupdate to makes JB downgrade works
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock", remember to turn on USB Debugging, unplug the USB cable and reboot your phone, then goto fastboot mode and connect the USB cable.
(important, do the above to avoid error messages in RUU)
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU" (see the Attached Readme_Eng.pdf if the customRUU cannot display in correct language)
You can change the customRUU to English version by just delete or rename the language file "ARUWizard_Eng.lng" (Thanks ahmedaljaf for telling me this :good
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot up with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
If you can return stock with this method, please reply and list the version here. And you can give me a "thanks" :good:

I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?

There's NO way to downgrade hboot unless you have s-off.
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ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.

HebeGuess said:
They are somebody on chinese forum who use this method claimed he was able to do hboot downgrade through this method, but no one seem suceed so for.
Well, technically this method able to get you spoof ROM version because it check on your PC. While for hboot it validate the signature and version on the phone before upgrading itself. You can see the process if you push the firmware yourself via fastboot.
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What if we hex edit the 0.95.0000 before we put it into the rom.zip to make it think that it's a newer version, will that brake the signature?
Sorry but I don't have the guts to try it myself

a good link
hokoonho said:
Who should read this post?
You have updated your One X to a newer version via OTA, then you want to restore the software/ return stock but the latest RUU is not available.
You have some basic skills to flash things using "fastboot"
Those who want to back to stock and wait for the JB OTA.
The concept behind.
1. Fool the RUU to make it believe that it is flashing the latest ROM, but actually, we are flashing an older version.
2. after that, boot up the phone with older version of software, then OTA and update the phone to latest software.
How to do that?
0. backup all your stuff including those in SD, all your stuff in your phone will be lost.
1. You have to download a "custom RUU" that can be found here (you can also found a rom that for One X for HK only).
http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=64762&uk=1042525484
If your phone is from other region, you may want to find the rom or RUU here http://www.htcruu.com
2. Download the ROM file, it should be in zip format. (You can also extract the rom file by running a RUU, just run the RUU, don't click anything and search the computer for "rom.zip") (In my case, I have an older version 1.29.708.15 rom extracted from RUU)
3. unzip the customRUU.zip to a folder, e.g. "customRUU"
4. unzip and extract "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" to a folder
5. open android-info.txt with "notepad" (notepad++ is highly recommended)
6. edit the value of"cidnum" to match your phone, e.g. ("HTC__622" for HK, "HTC__621" for Taiwan)
7. edit the value of "mainver" to the current software version your phone. e.g (I have OTA my phone to 2.17.708.7, but now I want to fool the RUU with this old rom with a version number of 1.29.708.15, so I change the value to 2.17.708.7 )
8. save the file.
9. zip "android-info.txt", "boot_signed.img" and "system.img" and rename the zip to "rom.zip". (remember only zip the files, not the whole folder!)
10. place the "rom.zip" you just created to the "customRUU" folder
11. make sure your phone is still "unlock"
12. run the file "ARUWizard.exe" inside the folder "customRUU"
13. follow the on screen instruction,
14. your phone should reboot and boot with and old version of software.
15. restart the phone and go to fastboot mode.
16. extract the "recovery_signed.img" from your old "rom.zip" (not the rom.zip you create! ) and place it to some where.
17. flash the recovery by typing the following command "fastboot flash recovery recover_signed.img"
18. relock the phone
19. boot up the phone and try OTA
18. if the OTA download finish but fail to reboot to recovery update automatically, just manually boot to recovery and the update will be ok.
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link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?

ionut.micu said:
I wonder, if you put in the "rom.zip" the "hboot_0.95.0000.img" from an older RUU will you be able to downgrade the 1.28 hboot also?
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No, if you include the old hboot, the process will be fail.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

darckreign1984 said:
link to custom ruu its dead. any alternative?
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link updated, enjoy
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or you could just cook yourself a flashable zip from the rom.zip. Then fastboot flash rec and boot. Chances are ics wont boot on the newer hboots. Still the ota can be flashed as update.zip maybe.

usefull for some case
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BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2

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speedofheat said:
BRILLIANT! Absolutely brilliant! Thanks a million hokoonho. This method worked like a treat on my HK_621 HOX which was running ARHD 9.7.2
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arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time

darckreign1984 said:
arhd 12 and hboot 1.28 - not working
the 10 min time to flash its useles.... nothing its flashing in this time
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The method works well with ICS, even with other HTC model as well, but I am not sure if it still work will JB and latest hboot. But it won't kill your phone.
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?

lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
A brief translation was made for those cannot Open the customRUU in correct language. go to OP for the pdf file

hokoonho said:
It's OK, The RUU may not be able to select the right language to display, but It still works, since the RUU only use adb and fastboot to finish its process, and all these adb and fastboot are run in English...
I am translating the Text to English and will upload a guide, just follow the guide to click the buttons... wait for a few minutes please.
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No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.

lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Could you provide a ling to the English version you've got ? Thanks

lukems said:
No problem, I have found an English version.
I am finding that I get a Error 170 USB error... I believe this is because I have an unlocked bootloader.
So I re-locked the bootloader... and found myself unable to get past the bootloader.
I managed to run the RUU whilst phone was at the bootloader screen,
Replaced the temp rom.img with the created rom.img in your guide,
But it ended up failing with a Error 132 signature check.
I am not sure how to proceed.
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Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium

hokoonho said:
Don't relock at this moment, otherwise, you will not be able to flash the stock recovery. Unlock it first. Make sure USB debugging is on, then REBOOT to fastboot and start the RUU. Or...Try another USB cable, DON'T connect via a USB hub...
Sent from my HTC One X using xda premium
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Ok will try now.
Edit: I am now waiting for it to finish... we will see soon enough if it works.
Screenshot showing upgrade screen uploaded.
Edit 2: It completed successfully
build downgraded from 2.17.401.2 to 1.28.771.9

lukems said:
I have followed the instructions, and now I am at the point where I run "ARUWizard" and follow the onscreen instructions...
However, The test is not English, it is funny looking as if the language is corrupt/unrecognised.
See attachment.
Any advice?
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lukems said:
Ok will try now.
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I have updated step 11. should disconnect the USB cable during reboot. If it still not work, restart both your phone and PC.

[Q] Htc desire/bravo A8181 - won't boot ...

Hello and here is my problem ... my battery was low when i was talking to a friend and suddenly the phone powered down. Now it can't boot in ,neither go in recovery. I tried couple of software to restore it but no luck .... I have htc drivers installed and adb is recognizing the phone and my question is is the anybody here who can give me link to my stock rom and stock recovery so i can return the phone in working state please ?
here are some pictures to show the exact model and the other info ...
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I hope this info is enough to find my stock rom and stock recovery so i can fix it ,also what software i need to use to recover it ?
I hope someone can give me clear idea how to do it .
Thank you in advance

zhelev81 said:
Hello and here is my problem ... my battery was low when i was talking to a friend and suddenly the phone powered down. Now it can't boot in ,neither go in recovery. I tried couple of software to restore it but no luck .... I have htc drivers installed and adb is recognizing the phone and my question is is the anybody here who can give me link to my stock rom and stock recovery so i can return the phone in working state please ?
here are some pictures to show the exact model and the other info ...
I hope this info is enough to find my stock rom and stock recovery so i can fix it ,also what software i need to use to recover it ?
I hope someone can give me clear idea how to do it .
Thank you in advance
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Hello. Have you tried flashing the recovery from fastboot? Also, what do you mean, you can't get into recovery? can't you choose the recovery option and select it in the fastboot?

Fobos531 said:
Hello. Have you tried flashing the recovery from fastboot? Also, what do you mean, you can't get into recovery? can't you choose the recovery option and select it in the fastboot?
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yes mete i know how to do it i mean i know how to go into recovery ,,the thing is the phone doesn't go into the recovery ,,when you press that option in the fastboot it restarts and then it stays forever with the htc logo - which means to me that recovery is corrupted as the system is so i need to flash it again but i dont know which one is for my phone .
Can you give me links what rom i have to download and what recovery so i can fix it ? also what program to flash with ...thats all i need tnx for help

zhelev81 said:
yes mete i know how to do it i mean i know how to go into recovery ,,the thing is the phone doesn't go into the recovery ,,when you press that option in the fastboot it restarts and then it stays forever with the htc logo - which means to me that recovery is corrupted as the system is so i need to flash it again but i dont know which one is for my phone .
Can you give me links what rom i have to download and what recovery so i can fix it ? also what program to flash with ...thats all i need tnx for help
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Could you please try referring to the first post in this thread seeing if it works(do it thru pb99img method)? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751258

Fobos531 said:
Could you please try referring to the first post in this thread seeing if it works(do it thru pb99img method)? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1751258
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that says i have to be s-off but i am s-on .... how to proceed ? the image doesnt want to load ...

Try the revolutionary method for getting S-OFF http://revolutionary.io

i have downloaded it and it says waiting for the device ,, i have the drivers installed and i am in the fastboot usb ... why it says waiting for device ? windows 8.1 x 64 is my system />?

zhelev81 said:
i have downloaded it and it says waiting for the device ,, i have the drivers installed and i am in the fastboot usb ... why it says waiting for device ? windows 8.1 x 64 is my system />?
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Windows 8 is the problem, ul need to google the drivers for it, windows 8 is a nightmare with fastboot. If u can get ur hands on a laptop/pc with windows 7/vista etc it would be much easier.

same thing i installed the drivers on win 7 64 bit and it still says waiting for device ... what can be the problem and how to troubleshoot that ?

Make sure to install these drivers as well: http://downloads.unrevoked.com/HTCDriver3.0.0.007.exe
Try to do it with these steps:
You'll want to make sure your phone has USB debugging enabled: Menu > Settings > Applications > Development > make sure it's checked
Go to http://revolutionary.io/
Select your operating system (Windows or Linux only at this time)
The download should start right away and you'll be prompted to obtain a beta key (we'll cover this in a sec)
Extract the .zip file
Run the file "revolutionary"
A command prompt should appear and ask you for the beta key (the serial number should appear right next to this)
Go back to the Revolutionary site, select your OS, device, HBOOT version, and enter the serial number from the previous step
Generate the beta key
Copy the beta key over to the command prompt window, press enter, and wait patiently. It took a little bit for the phone to reboot into fastboot and proceeded to reboot fastboot 4 times. On the third time S-OFF was shown.
The command prompt window will then ask if you want to download and install ClockworkMod Recovery, type "y" for yes and press enter
Congratulations, you have an HTC EVO 3D with S-OFF and a custom recovery installed! However, you don't have root yet!
Reboot the phone. It may go through the hands free activation process, but just let it do it's thing.
Follow this link to download a .zip you'll need to obtain root
Transfer it to your SD card
Reboot the phone into recovery
Flash the zip from there, reboot, and you're all done!

mate the phone doesnt boot to the operating system and recovery how can i use that options ... i wrote you that in the very first post .... any other suggestions please ?

zhelev81 said:
mate the phone doesnt boot to the operating system and recovery how can i use that options ... i wrote you that in the very first post .... any other suggestions please ?
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Try flashing the 2.3 gb upgrade ruu. Its an .exe file so just plug in ur phone in fastboot mode and run the ruu. Thats all i can think of.

i have talked to htc support and they say my phone is asian so what is the correct ruu for me and where do i get it ?

zhelev81 said:
i have talked to htc support and they say my phone is asian so what is the correct ruu for me and where do i get it ?
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Try "shipped roms"

i tried mate ,,, there is no rom 2.3 for asia ,, please if you know the link just paste it here ... i lost whole day of searching and i am getting kind of nervous ... just paste the link here if you know it ..thnx alot for the help

zhelev81 said:
i tried mate ,,, there is no rom 2.3 for asia ,, please if you know the link just paste it here ... i lost whole day of searching and i am getting kind of nervous ... just paste the link here if you know it ..thnx alot for the help
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Go on shipped roms and download this one below. Hopefully it will work.
RUU_Bravo_Froyo_hTC_Asia_WWE_2.13.707.1_Radio_32.44.00.32U_5.09.05.30_2_release_143921_signed.exe

i tried this one ..gave me error ...

zhelev81 said:
i tried this one ..gave me error ...
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What error? I cant guess mate, u need to provide the details. Is ur phone carrier locked? What network provider?

it ends up with this ...
tnx again for your efforts i hope we find this RUU )

jmcclue said:
What error? I cant guess mate, u need to provide the details. Is ur phone carrier locked? What network provider?
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Isn't the 2.3. Ruu work for all Carrier?
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[Q] ASUS Stock Firmware

So, i downloaded the stock firmware from asus Support Helpdesk (The Full one)
i Already entered recovery and selected apply update from adb
adb devices returns my device serial number (So connection is alright)
when i enter
adb sideload myfile.zip (myfile.zip refers to the zip i downloaded from asus helpdesk. About 1GB size)
it says cannot read 'myfile.zip'
any ideas anybody???
I,m doing this to restore my device to the stock state. I do not want to flash the various droidboot, recovery and boot images which change my serial number and void my warranty.
Thanks in advance

black.pearl said:
So, i downloaded the stock firmware from asus Support Helpdesk (The Full one)
i Already entered recovery and selected apply update from adb
adb devices returns my device serial number (So connection is alright)
when i enter
adb sideload myfile.zip (myfile.zip refers to the zip i downloaded from asus helpdesk. About 1GB size)
it says cannot read 'myfile.zip'
any ideas anybody???
I,m doing this to restore my device to the stock state. I do not want to flash the various droidboot, recovery and boot images which change my serial number and void my warranty.
Thanks in advance
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With other devices you had to extract the ROM from the zip you downloaded from the Asus website. idk if it is the same case here.

I'm in the same Boat, and I'm finding to difficult to just flash a stock firmware., and be back at Stock

Rename it to MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip and put it on the root of your SD card get into recovery mode and let it do it's thing.

I'm trying to under standard the logic here, so any insight would help.
I've tried the MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip to the SD and Internal Mem with no luck.
First what's the differance between the JP WW CN updates on Asus's website. Different Hardware i assume.
Here's what I did to get updated
I downloaded the update from "OTA links for stock ROM by shakalaca" and just pushed it over using ADB, wiped cache, and factory reset.
Seeing that I stared with WW_2.17.40.12 as my factory ROM right from the asus website, and updated it with WW_2.18.40.12 OTA, I'm Good. or did i miss the updates from V2.17.40.17 CN. I'm assumeing the OTA just didn't roll out to me yet.
THX

I bet you have the extensions hidden in windows, and the filename is .zip.zip. I've done the same before.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app

godgib said:
I bet you have the extensions hidden in windows, and the filename is .zip.zip. I've done the same before.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app
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No
I checked that too
i unticked "Hide extentions for known filetypes" option.
Still no progress

DKM119 said:
Rename it to MOFD_SDUPDATE.zip and put it on the root of your SD card get into recovery mode and let it do it's thing.
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If there are no errors will it show something on the screen or just directly reboot on completion?

I might try a different computer and cable..
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app

The firmware file should be like this, there should be a "user" in the filename.
UL-Z00A-WW-2.17.40.12-user.zip
Sometimes ASUS zipped the firmware and the filename when you download is like this:
UL-Z00A-WW-2.17.40.12.zip
the you need to unzip it first...

Did you check if your download is complete? Open with Winrar or something and see if it throws any extraction errors. Does the site give md5sums? If so check that too.

Htc one m8 useless after wipe data, no recognized from pc for fastbooting

I tried to install an update from HTC ( Lollipop 5.0 ) but It wasnt possible because my phone was rooted. I came with the status 7 error. Then while reading some articles, I found that in order to get rid off that error and to install a new rom or update I must wipe all data from my phone, even the system part for a clean installation so I wiped it.
After that , my phone freezes on htc white logo.
I can access to fastboot with the Power button an volume
It says
*** TAMPERED ***
*** UNLOCKED ***
M8_UL_CA PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.16.0.0000
RADIO-1.16.2133156.UA15G
OpenDSP-v38.2.2-00542-m8974.0311
OS-1.57.598.2
eMMC-boot 2048M
Apr 16 2014,03:20:29.0
And then the options
But when I go to recovery, the phone goes to Philz Touch ClockWorkMod screen
The version of Philz Touch is 6.57.8 and ClockWorkMod is v6.0.5.1
And when I tried to restore my phone, it says there's any backup files, so I cant restore to factory
As my phone can not be recognized by my pc because the OS can not run, I think I can not use One_M8_All-In-One_Kit_v2.0.
Is there any chance to get my HTC work again? I just dont care the Lollipop update now. I just want it to work again. I' ve been reading many articles during these 3 days but I dont know how to repair it yet.
Please help me
Pdt: I tried to add Images but the forum doesnt let me.

Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
and restore that 1.57.599.1 backup

ckpv5 said:
Read this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/htc-one-m8/help/tutorial-how-to-stock-stock-twrp-t3086860
and restore that 1.57.599.1 backup
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But there is Philz-tocuh in phone. Am I not going to mess things up if I install TWRP?

You're going to mess up more when you use One_M8_All-In-One_Kit_v2.0.
Just follow the guide if you want to fix your phone
or wait for someone else to help you if you insist to keep that outdated philz recovery
Good luck ... time to bed now .. good night

Oh Thanks. I didn't meant to be unpolite. It just I am very new on this. So I must first, get rid off the Philz bootloader and then install the TWRP, right?

Just install TWRP 2.8.1.0
It will replace Philz recovery, no need to do any other thing
No uninstall is needed

Ok. I got it. But, I can not figure it out how to run command to my phone because my pc does not recognize my phone. I have installed the htc drivers; however, as my phone just shows the htc logo I dont have any option to use MTP connection. Even, I tried to find and option for running commands in the fastboot screen , but there's any.
I assumed that the quick way to install TWRP in my phone will be copying the openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.1-m8.img into a SD CARD (an external one) and then trying to install that file through my phone. Am I right?

mikegohome said:
I have installed the htc drivers; however, as my phone just shows the htc logo I dont have any option to use MTP connection. Even, I tried to find and option for running commands in the fastboot screen , but there's any.
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You need to be in bootloader fastboot mode, in order to run fastboot commands.
mikegohome said:
I assumed that the quick way to install TWRP in my phone will be copying the openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.1-m8.img into a SD CARD (an external one) and then trying to install that file through my phone. Am I right?
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The TWRP webpage only has instruction for doing that with TWRP 2.8.4 or higher; and that's not the case, is it?

redpoint73 said:
You need to be in bootloader fastboot mode, in order to run fastboot commands.
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Now, even if I connect my phone to my pc I get this screen
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And I dont find any option to run commands
Then, when I try to enter to recovery or factory reset , I get ClockWorkMod screen
and I dont any option to do that, either.
As I cannot run commands through my pc , how could I Install TWRP in my HTC and replace the ClockWorkMod ?
redpoint73 said:
The TWRP webpage only has instruction for doing that with TWRP 2.8.4 or higher; and that's not the case, is it?
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Yes , i've seen only instructions for phones which can be connected to pc

So, how is your problem going? Managed to fix your phone?

AlcaloidedoErgot said:
So, how is your problem going? Managed to fix your phone?
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I'm still looking for a solution. I dont know how to install TWRP in my phone because all tutorial I found say that first I must connect my phone to my pc in order to run some commands to install it. I can not do that because my phone is freezed in the HTC Logo and my pc does not recognize it.

redpoint73 said:
You need to be in bootloader fastboot mode, in order to run fastboot commands.
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mikegohome said:
Now, even if I connect my phone to my pc I get this screen
And I dont find any option to run commands
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He said bootloader fastboot mode .. you're on bootloader hboot mode.
Press power once when on this hboot screen .. can you see the fastboot usb highlighted in red when connect to PC ?
And for your info, Philz recovery is able to restore a TWRP backup.
You just need to put the TWRP backup in correct folder TWRP/BACKUPS/YourPhoneSerialNo./theTWRPbackupFolderHere

ckpv5 said:
He said bootloader fastboot mode .. you're on bootloader hboot mode.
Press power once when on this hboot screen .. can you see the fastboot usb highlighted in red when connect to PC ?
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I just see FASTBOOT painted in red. There's no FASTBOOT USB , unfortunately.

ckpv5 said:
And for your info, Philz recovery is able to restore a TWRP backup.
You just need to put the TWRP backup in correct folder TWRP/BACKUPS/YourPhoneSerialNo./theTWRPbackupFolderHere
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Sorry, but could you tell me what file do I need to use to restore TWRP?
The only way I can move files into my phone is by using an sdcard and copy/paste them with AROMA filemanager which comes with Philz

What about your PC device manager ? Do you have MyHTC under Android USB Devices ?
Check your cable, HTC USB Drivers - Download HTC Sync Manager - http://www.htc.com/us/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
Install then uninstall HTC Sync Manager but leave the drivers

mikegohome said:
Sorry, but could you tell me what file do I need to use to restore TWRP?
The only way I can move files into my phone is by using an sdcard and copy/paste them with AROMA filemanager which comes with Philz
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Use a card reader to read/write a MicroSD with a PC.
And talking about your software version no. 1.57.598.2, I found someone with your version but unfortunately he was reluctant to upload his backup due to big size of 1.4gb and he didn't have the data quota to upload it. And now I believe he remains at 1.57.598.2 instead of updating it to 4.32.598.1
And there is RUU 0P6BIMG_M8_UL_K44_SENSE60_SECURITY_HTC_LA_AMX_SPA_ 1.57.598.2_R_Radio_1.16.2133156.UA15G_20.18m.4096. 07L_release_378222_signed.zip available at IR-File but now the one that has access to it seems no more active on M8 thread .. very unfortunate.

ckpv5 said:
What about your PC device manager ? Do you have MyHTC under Android USB Devices ?
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Check your cable, HTC USB Drivers - Download HTC Sync Manager - http://www.htc.com/us/support/software/htc-sync-manager.aspx
Install then uninstall HTC Sync Manager but leave the drivers
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I did it! Now I see the FASTBOOT USB and MyHTC under Android USB Devices

ckpv5 said:
Use a card reader to read/write a MicroSD with a PC.
And talking about your software version no. 1.57.598.2, I found someone with your version but unfortunately he was reluctant to upload his backup due to big size of 1.4gb and he didn't have the data quota to upload it. And now I believe he remains at 1.57.598.2 instead of updating it to 4.32.598.1
And there is RUU 0P6BIMG_M8_UL_K44_SENSE60_SECURITY_HTC_LA_AMX_SPA_ 1.57.598.2_R_Radio_1.16.2133156.UA15G_20.18m.4096. 07L_release_378222_signed.zip available at IR-File but now the one that has access to it seems no more active on M8 thread .. very unfortunate.
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Oh, snap. But what about using other similar .zip? could I use it? or is it mandatory that I use that specific .zip?

ckpv5 said:
Use a card reader to read/write a MicroSD with a PC.
And talking about your software version no. 1.57.598.2, I found someone with your version but unfortunately he was reluctant to upload his backup due to big size of 1.4gb and he didn't have the data quota to upload it. And now I believe he remains at 1.57.598.2 instead of updating it to 4.32.598.1
And there is RUU 0P6BIMG_M8_UL_K44_SENSE60_SECURITY_HTC_LA_AMX_SPA_ 1.57.598.2_R_Radio_1.16.2133156.UA15G_20.18m.4096. 07L_release_378222_signed.zip available at IR-File but now the one that has access to it seems no more active on M8 thread .. very unfortunate.
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Now I have installed TWRP on my phone , yeei
And I found a .zip file called OTA-something. It looks like this is the lollipop room which caused all this problem. I tried to installed and then I came up with this:
It seems I messed up my phone with the root.
On the other hand I read in some articles that if I update the firmware, I could use another room. Is that true?

You can't use TWRP to do OTA update. It needs 1.57.598.2 stock ROM and stock recovery installed.
Where did you find that OTA zip ? Can you upload that for me ? I want to see what's inside it then I can give a better suggestion what the firmware update can do for you.
Is your device has a OS installed now ? Is it really that you wiped the OS before ?
Try make a backup with TWRP and see how it goes whether it manage to make backup or not.

[A5_UL] Unable to flash RUU

SOLVED HERE
Hey guys, first post, but I'm kinda stuck right now.
My phone:
*** Software Status: Modified ***
*** Relocked ***
A5-UL PVT SHIP S-ON
HBOOT-3.19.0.0000
RADIO-1.101.111011.20.0123
OpenDSP-v27.2.2.00546.0311
OS-
eMMC-boot 1536MB
Aug 7 2015,14:02:57.0
Okay, I tried flashing a custom ROM (InsertCoin A5_CHL & UL) and it installed properly, without any issues. But after rebooting it wouldn't connect to my Google Account. It just keeps checking and checking.. and after a good five minutes it states that vDM client ist shut down.
So, I followed this guide and tried going back to Stock RUU, but every time I enter the fastboot command
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
my phone just restarts, it won't enter fastboot mode.
I already tried to enter manually [Bootloader -> Fastboot] and the command
Code:
fastboot flash zip 0P9CIMG.zip
is working. It's sending the zip file to my phone, but every time it starts to write the actual file I get an error message.
Code:
C:\ADB>fastboot flash zip 0P9CIMG.zip
sending 'zip' (1033121 KB)...
OKAY [ 46.667s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 122.015s
So, my question..
How can I get back to Stock RUU? Is there any other way to make it happen?

You will need to flash stock recovery, and relock bootloader, then just place 0P9CIMG.zip on SD card, and HBoot will pick it up and install on its own

topher2632 said:
You will need to flash stock recovery, and relock bootloader, then just place 0P9CIMG.zip on SD card, and HBoot will pick it up and install on its own
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Just tried. Flashed Stock recovery and relocked Bootloader. HBoot attempts to flash, but after checking the zip file an error comes up.
Code:
Hboot Version is older!
Update Fail!
Device halted due to Large Image Update fail.
Press >>Power<< to reboot.
StockRUU is
0P9CIMG_A5_UL_L50_DESIRE_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_2.34.401.2_Radio_1.101.111011.20.0123_10.28.4149A.00L_release_449710_combined_signed.zip
renamed to 0P9CIMG.zip.
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Edit: After downloading two other RUUs, all named like the one mentioned above, the third one finally worked.

For other guys who want to do a downgrade...:
A5ul, single sim, europe android kk
http://forum.xda-developers.com/desire-816/general/0p9cimga5ulk44desiresense60htceurope1-t2946515

nukaru said:
Just tried. Flashed Stock recovery and relocked Bootloader. HBoot attempts to flash, but after checking the zip file an error comes up.
Code:
Hboot Version is older!
Update Fail!
Device halted due to Large Image Update fail.
Press >>Power<< to reboot.
StockRUU is
0P9CIMG_A5_UL_L50_DESIRE_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_2.34.401.2_Radio_1.101.111011.20.0123_10.28.4149A.00L_release_449710_combined_signed.zip
renamed to 0P9CIMG.zip.
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Edit: After downloading two other RUUs, all named like the one mentioned above, the third one finally worked.
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Could you please share the link ?
Thanks!

mtk31 said:
Could you please share the link ?
Thanks!
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You can use mine which i posted if you have a5_ul

TobiBot said:
You can use mine which i posted if you have a5_ul
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I tried it but i got older version error, thanks
nukaru said:
Just tried. Flashed Stock recovery and relocked Bootloader. HBoot attempts to flash, but after checking the zip file an error comes up.
Code:
Hboot Version is older!
Update Fail!
Device halted due to Large Image Update fail.
Press >>Power<< to reboot.
StockRUU is
0P9CIMG_A5_UL_L50_DESIRE_SENSE60_MR_HTC_Europe_2.34.401.2_Radio_1.101.111011.20.0123_10.28.4149A.00L_release_449710_combined_signed.zip
renamed to 0P9CIMG.zip.
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Edit: After downloading two other RUUs, all named like the one mentioned above, the third one finally worked.
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Enviado desde mi HTC Desire 816 mediante Tapatalk

mtk31 said:
I tried it but i got older version error, thanks
Enviado desde mi HTC Desire 816 mediante Tapatalk
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Which hboot version do you have? It should work with 3.xxx

mtk31 said:
Could you please share the link ?
Thanks!
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I'm uploading the file I used, once I'll get back home, I'll write you a pm.

TobiBot said:
Which hboot version do you have? It should work with 3.xxx
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3.19.xxx
Enviado desde mi HTC Desire 816 mediante Tapatalk
---------- Post added at 11:19 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:18 AM ----------
nukaru said:
I'm uploading the file I used, once I'll get back home, I'll write you a pm.
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Ty!
Enviado desde mi HTC Desire 816 mediante Tapatalk

Okay, if you have got hboot 3.19.xxx i dont know why it doesnt work..

If he/she's got the same specs I did, Kit Kat downgrade won't work. He/She needs the lollipop RUU to flash. Radio and OS need to be identical to the previous specs.

[Guide] How to flash 0P9CIMG on HTC Desire 816 [A5_UL]
Okay, since I was having a hard time flashing these files the first time, here's a guide how it worked for me.
First of all, if you need to flash the recovery too (eg. black screen in recovery, bootloop), make sure USB-Debugging is enabled on your device, all drivers are up-to-date (HTC Sync, Java and fastboot) and your bootloader is unlocked.
If it's still locked/relocked visit the HTC Developer Center and follow the guide to unlock your bootloader.
- Create a folder 'ADB' in disc drive C and copy all files into this folder, this way you can just copy/paste the commands.
My ADB fastboot folder (just extract it to C:\ and you're good to go)
- Connect your device and PC using usb data cable
Step 1
Flashing recovery (before relocking your bootloader)
- Download recovery.img
- Save it to C:\ADB folder
- Navigate to ADB folder and click on any free space while holding the shift Key
- Choose 'Open command window' here
- Once cmd is started use this command
Code:
fastboot devices
and check if your device is listed, then type
Code:
adb reboot fastboot
to reboot your device. It should start in fastboot mode. If it's not, shut down your phone and restart using power + volume down buttons, pressed at the same time. Once Hboot starts just navigate (using volume up or volume down buttons on your device) to Fastboot and press the power button. Make sure FASTBOOT USB is display under your specs.
- Enter
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
into the cmd window and press enter to flash your recovery.
- If it's successful go to step 2, if it's not try again.
Step 2
Relock Bootloader using Fastboot:
Now you need to relock the bootloader, otherwise the Stock RUU can't be installed.
- Copy command to the cmd window
Code:
fastboot oem lock
- Press enter
Your device should now be relocked.
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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}
Step 3.a
Flashing Stock RUU using fastboot commands
- Download 0P9CIMG.zip
- Place it in ADB folder
- now type the following command in the cmd window
Code:
fastboot flash zip 0P9CIMG.zip
- Wait for the flashing process to finish.
If that doesn't work try to install the RUU using Hboot.
Step 3.b
Flashing Stock RUU using HBOOT
- Save 0P9CIMG.zip to the root folder of an sd-card (min. 2GB )
- Put sd-card into your device
- Start the device by pushing Power + Vol Down at the same time
- At this point, your device should pick the 0P9CIMG.zip you downloaded up and install it as an update.
- Wait till the flashing process is finished. (Might take some time )
Now, you're back to Stock Android Lollipop 5.0.2
If this fails and you're still unable to get back to Stock Android, follow the next guide:
Restore system using clean twrp Android 5.0.1 nandroid backup
Make sure your device battery is charged upto 80%.
Make sure your bootloader is unlocked and usb debugging is activated
- Download twrp for your device (HTC Desire 816 a5 )
- Follow the guide Fastboot Install Method (No Root Required) to flash custom recovery
- Download TWRP Nandroid backup
- Boot to bootloader (volume down + power), use volume buttons to navigate to Fastboot and then select recovery
- Once twrp is running, tab the Wipe button, followed by Advanced Wipe
- Select Dalvik Cache, System, Cache and Internal Storage
- Swipe to confirm, wait till it's finished
- Unzip A5_UL TWRP Nandroid 2016-01-25--03-37-20 UNROOTED.zip file to desktop
!!! IMPORTANT !!!
You will need to insert your device ID into the folder structure otherwise the folder won't be listed.
To get your device ID, start cmd in your adb folder and enter adb devices. The number/letter combination is your device id. (eg. SH45...)
Browse through the TWRP folder until you get to fastboot_getvar (bootloader) serialno and replace the text with your serialno.
- Move TWRP folder to sd-card
- Connect device to pc
- Insert sd-card into device
- Tab Restore button
- Choose nandroid backup folder
- Swipe on screen to confirm restore
There’s no going back once you do this. All your data will be lost, so make sure you've got your own data backup and placed it somewhere safe!
After this you will have a functional factory reset device.

nukaru said:
If he/she's got the same specs I did, Kit Kat downgrade won't work. He/She needs the lollipop RUU to flash. Radio and OS need to be identical to the previous specs.
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I can´t downgrade then. Thanks anyway

The only way (as far as I know) to downgrade to kit kat is to turn your device s-off. But that's the riskiest procedure, since you'll unable all security options. If you'll use a wrong RUU, flashing gets aborted or another error pops up, the device WILL be hard-bricked.

Updated guide.
TWRP nandroid backup in progress.

mtk31 said:
I can´t downgrade then. Thanks anyway
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theres ROM SVHD ROM with Kitkat using twrp u can flash that rom its kitkat . I also tried flash the kitkat RUU its not worked but I used the kitkat svhd ROM its fine

aselasanjeewab said:
theres ROM SVHD ROM with Kitkat using twrp u can flash that rom its kitkat . I also tried flash the kitkat RUU its not worked but I used the kitkat svhd ROM its fine
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Great news, ty!
Do you have a5ul patch? Link is not working

yes I got I can upload it in the evening im at office now when I back home I will upload and share the link to u
mtk31 said:
Great news, ty!
Do you have a5ul patch? Link is not working
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A5_ul patch from here.