I have an AT&T CWM_001 m8 and I want to flash cyanogenmod 12 (a lollipop rom) but it won't let me because my bootloader is out of date. Could somebody tell me how I can update it or how I can successfully flash an android 5.0 rom. Thank you.
Update: I think I need firmware 3.19.000. How do I get this?
Are you on 4.4?
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Are you on 4.4?
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Yes I am running 4.4.2.
He means 4.4.4 the firmware you are on is super old if you're s-off just download a 4.4.4 ruu and you should be good if you're s-on its a pain
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He means 4.4.4 the firmware you are on is super old if you're s-off just download a 4.4.4 ruu and you should be good if you're s-on its a pain
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Easiest ways to s-off?
Sunshine
Since you're on 4.4.2 firewater is free its fairly easy as well but you do need a windows PC and adb and on it as well if you don't have that,sunshine should work but it's 25 dollars
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Since you're on 4.4.2 firewater is free its fairly easy as well but you do need a windows PC and adb and on it as well if you don't have that,sunshine should work but it's 25 dollars
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Firewater is offline ! Firewater will never work again !!!
He is on 4.4.2 it should work
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He is on 4.4.2 it should work
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No, firewater = offline ! Firewater needs to do an online check with the developers server and that is offline.
So therefore firewater will not work .....ever !
Oh I didn't know it did an online check
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Oh I didn't know it did an online check
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No problem, now you do
Sunshine is the only way to s-off now that is the easiest way to get to lolipop you can stay s-on and download a 4.4.2 backup for your specific carrier then flash stock recovery check firmware version to get the right recovery for your firmware
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He means 4.4.4 the firmware you are on is super old if you're s-off just download a 4.4.4 ruu and you should be good if you're s-on its a pain
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So if I achieve s-off then flash a 4.4.4 ruu my bootloader will be updated to 3.19.0.0000 and I can install the cyanogenmod 12 rom I want to install?
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I wanna get HTC one at end of February with my upgrade but im afraid it will come with 4.4.2 and im only getting it so i can s-off the device and unlock it as i would like to develop roms for it?
Any comments would help thank you.
gonzalezb said:
I wanna get HTC one at end of February with my upgrade but im afraid it will come with 4.4.2 and im only getting it so i can s-off the device and unlock it as i would like to develop roms for it?
Any comments would help thank you.
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No update doesn't break s off. You can also use firewater to s off device.
Gizmoe said:
No update doesn't break s off. You can also use firewater to s off device.
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Is that confirmed? Had anyone tried yet? I just want to double check...been delaying sending my phone on for camera repair...but now that my laptop is down...no more kernel work for me until I get some $$...
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Update won't take s-off from you. It may block you from achieving s-off, but not take it.
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Update won't take s-off from you. It may block you from achieving s-off, but not take it.
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Should have clarified...does firewater work on 4.4.2...
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brymaster5000 said:
Should have clarified...does firewater work on 4.4.2...
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Probably not. S-OFF before you update. Any future updates will not cause S-ON. Updates will break root but from what I understand you can just install a custom recovery and flash superuser.
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i would wait for the DEV's for firewater actually says it works with ours but over on the sprint side, they said it works for them
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2633276
FYI
I can't speak to rooting after the fact, but I restored stock recovery, updated via Verizon, then flashed a custom recovery and superuser, and my root is working fine. S-Off was never affected.
Thanks I guess
Ovy13 said:
I can't speak to rooting after the fact, but I restored stock recovery, updated via Verizon, then flashed a custom recovery and superuser, and my root is working fine. S-Off was never affected.
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Thanks but what i was really asking was when i get one in February from Verizon with upgrade it will come with latest software update 4.4.2 KitKat on it with 4.4.2 on it will the s-off exploit still work??
gonzalezb said:
Thanks but what i was really asking was when i get one in February from Verizon with upgrade it will come with latest software update 4.4.2 KitKat on it with 4.4.2 on it will the s-off exploit still work??
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It is not tested yet. You can test it yourself if you want but I don't recommend it. Chances are when u get the phone it will not be updated just tell the worker to not update and you should be fine. My brother recently bought his prior to the 4.3 s-off and he got his phone with 4.1 or 4.2 I'm not sure
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gonzalezb said:
Thanks but what i was really asking was when i get one in February from Verizon with upgrade it will come with latest software update 4.4.2 KitKat on it with 4.4.2 on it will the s-off exploit still work??
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If it comes new with 4.4.2 and of course s on, firewater won't work because it won't be able to get through the locked bootloader to modify files with the temp root method.
If it's a tmobile or att version you can unlock the bootloader via HTC dev and then firewater will work to get you s off since you won't need the temp root method.
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I updated to Kit Kat this morning. What are the necessary steps for me to gain root? I haven't rooted a phone since my Droid X, so I might be out of the loop on some things. Thanks for any help!!!
So why would you take the update before asking this
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You can still root it. If you go into RUU mode, flash one of the older system RUU's, then get s-off before updating. You pretty much gave yourself a **** ton more steps to do it, but yes, you can.
This link has the info to flash back to an older version - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475216&highlight=s-on
You won't need the s-on / lock part of that, but you will probably need to flash one of those old system images, then use rumrunner to get s-off and unlocked, then you can update to 4.4, then flash a recovery.
Use firewater-soff.com. Use the temp root method.
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ccarr313 said:
You can still root it. If you go into RUU mode, flash one of the older system RUU's, then get s-off before updating. You pretty much gave yourself a **** ton more steps to do it, but yes, you can.
This link has the info to flash back to an older version - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2475216&highlight=s-on
You won't need the s-on / lock part of that, but you will probably need to flash one of those old system images, then use rumrunner to get s-off and unlocked, then you can update to 4.4, then flash a recovery.
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If you are s-on hboot will not allow you to flash an older ruu version than you are currently on (downgrade). So that wont work. But as stated in the post above firewater will get you bootloader unlocked and s-off.
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If you are s-on hboot will not allow you to flash an older ruu version than you are currently on (downgrade). So that wont work. But as stated in the post above firewater will get you bootloader unlocked and s-off.
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You are totally right, forgot about that feature. Goodluck with firewater. lol
Glad i s-offed and unlocked on original 4.3 lol
I rooted my One yesterday and installed some custom roms...
It was updated to the newest version, so it is possible to root it... easy ^^
disconnecktie said:
Use firewater-soff.com. Use the temp root method.
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So Firewater can achieve S-off with completely stock kit kat? I ask because I just sent my One to be repaired (4.3 S-off) but I have this feeling HTC will update me and possibly return me to S-on.
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So Firewater can achieve S-off with completely stock kit kat? I ask because I just sent my One to be repaired (4.3 S-off) but I have this feeling HTC will update me and possibly return me to S-on.
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It is supposed to work for the newer versions. The worst case scenario is that it won't work.
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It is supposed to work for the newer versions. The worst case scenario is that it won't work.
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Thanks, from what I have read in the S-Off thread the temp. root has in fact been blocked so I do not think this will work unless I am reading it wrong.
lancasterv3 said:
Thanks, from what I have read in the S-Off thread the temp. root has in fact been blocked so I do not think this will work unless I am reading it wrong.
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Yeah I must have missed that. Lots of off topic stuff in there right now. That sucks. Hopefully I don't have to ever send my phone off for repair.
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I have rooted and flashed a custom recovery on my HTC One M8, only to find out that firewater s-off doesn't work on my phone. Now there is a tampered notification on Hboot and I cannot get OTA updates. Is there a RUU zip or stock ROM RUU .exe for the T-Mobile version of it ? Please help me !?
How do you root and add custom recovery?
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Cj did you try a few more times? After flashing a custom ROM?
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Do you mean did I try to do S-off using a custom ROM ? No I did not try that. I honesty didn't want to deviate to much away from stock.
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Cj did you try a few more times? After flashing a custom ROM?
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Do you mean did I try to do S-off using a custom ROM ? No I did not try that. I honesty didn't want to deviate to much away from stock.
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HTC has not released an RUU for the HTC One M8 yet so you have to wait. that's why I'm still stock not even root or custom recovery. Always have a way to go back to complete stock before making any mods if you are not sure.
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HTC has not released an RUU for the HTC One M8 yet so you have to wait. that's why I'm still stock not even root or custom recovery. Always have a way to go back to complete stock before making any mods if you are not sure.
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Technically you can just install the custom recovery, then Nandroid your current Rom IMG after that and back it up to the external SD card or Cloud Storage if you wanna go back to "stock/rooted" Before you play with any Roms.
Tho yes I understand your view. I was rooted on 4.4.2 on my bootloader locked Republic Wireless Moto X and it had a force close settings issue...
Needless to say I accidentally wiped my system and was stuck having to RSD Lite back to 4.4.2 stock unrooted because of that, thus loosing root forever (as they patched the exploit in 4.4.2 and the new bootloader doesn't allow for downgrading back to 4.2.
RUU here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51836232&postcount=1
Thank you ! I flashed back to stock, everything's swell now...I wish I could get S-off though because I really want the Hardmon/Kardon hack for my M8.....:| idk???maybe someday....
SmiLey497 said:
RUU here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51836232&postcount=1
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cjegan2008 said:
Thank you ! I flashed back to stock, everything's swell now...I wish I could get S-off though because I really want the Hardmon/Kardon hack for my M8.....:| idk???maybe someday....
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Are you sure you need S-OFF for HK? I thought I read here someone was able to use the S-ON download from the HK thread and it worked.
Can the RUU be run even if you convert to GPE or is there more to the process?
Can you find that thread ? Because S-Off doesn't work on my phone at all.
FreydNot said:
Are you sure you need S-OFF for HK? I thought I read here someone was able to use the S-ON download from the HK thread and it worked.
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cjegan2008 said:
Can you find that thread ? Because S-Off doesn't work on my phone at all.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737498
Fully Working Harman / Kardon "conversion" for all HTC ONE M8 variants! - May 05
It's better off you are S off, but you can still attempt it. The thing is if you need to update the drivers, it is strongly recommended to be S off. For 25 dollars, I used sunshine and was able to get s off. Depends on how bad you want it, I suppose.
The thing is, I have a T-Mobile M8 and my device will not allow me at all to S-off. I tried firewater with no dice. So I'm willing to pay a bit to get S-Off.
AmeriKan47 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737498
Fully Working Harman / Kardon "conversion" for all HTC ONE M8 variants! - May 05
It's better off you are S off, but you can still attempt it. The thing is if you need to update the drivers, it is strongly recommended to be S off. For 25 dollars, I used sunshine and was able to get s off. Depends on how bad you want it, I suppose.
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I have a Tmo too. I just used sunshine the other day and I am happy. It worked where the others wouldn't.
How do you use sunshine ?
AmeriKan47 said:
I have a Tmo too. I just used sunshine the other day and I am happy. It worked where the others wouldn't.
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cjegan2008 said:
How do you use sunshine ?
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Here's a good writeup. Basically DL the apk and go from there.
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...k-on-any-rooted-htc-one-m8-or-similar-device/
Does anyoen know if there is a T-mobile RUU .zip for the M8 ? That has everything stock ? I just converted the Verizon M8 to T-mobile but I do not have the T-mobile stock RUU to flash my device using ADB....
cjegan2008 said:
Does anyoen know if there is a T-mobile RUU .zip for the M8 ? That has everything stock ? I just converted the Verizon M8 to T-mobile but I do not have the T-mobile stock RUU to flash my device using ADB....
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This is the ROM zip from the Tmo 1.57.531.7 RUU
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358537777
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Relock and flash the ruu
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Thank you for the ROM image, however, when I flash this zip, this is what it says on CMD:
C:\Users\Administrator>fastboot flash zip "C:\Users\Administrator\Downloads\rom
(1).zip"
target reported max download size of 1830612992 bytes
sending 'zip' (1482813 KB)...
OKAY [ 58.061s]
writing 'zip'...
(bootloader) signature checking...
FAILED (remote: 12 signature verify fail)
finished. total time: 112.768s
What am i supposed to do now ?
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Relock and flash the ruu
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does anyone have a link to a verizon RUU? i need to return to 100% stock so I can send the phone back and all i can find is sprint, rodgers, t-mobile. Every RUU imaginable just not verizon thank you in advanced:good:
xaalfx said:
does anyone have a link to a verizon RUU? i need to return to 100% stock so I can send the phone back and all i can find is sprint, rodgers, t-mobile. Every RUU imaginable just not verizon thank you in advanced:good:
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Hi @santod040
Do you know if RUU 4.4 signed is out. i only see decrypted? please help
I need the signed ruu too for 4.10.605.3,I got my phone bricked by flashing only firmware of kitkat ota package.while I'm s-on and bootloader locked.is there any solution other than flashing the signed 4.4.2?
thank you.
motiam4 said:
I need the signed ruu too for 4.10.605.3,I got my phone bricked by flashing only firmware of kitkat ota package.while I'm s-on and bootloader locked.is there any solution other than flashing the signed 4.4.2?
thank you.
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You can flash a signed RUU if you are S-On and bootloader locked with stock recovery.
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You can flash a signed RUU if you are S-On and bootloader locked with stock recovery.
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Might I add the following ...recovery shouldn't matter AND the signed/encrypted ruu must be the same os/firmware (or higher) than what is currently installed.
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dottat said:
Might I add the following ...recovery shouldn't matter AND the signed/encrypted ruu must be the same os/firmware (or higher) than what is currently installed.
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Recovery shouldn't matter, but I have heard it won't work without it. It may be different now though.
motiam4 said:
I need the signed ruu too for 4.10.605.3,I got my phone bricked by flashing only firmware of kitkat ota package.while I'm s-on and bootloader locked.is there any solution other than flashing the signed 4.4.2?
thank you.
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Java card or jtag service. That's about it.
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My question: does the firewater method still work do gain s-off on Android 4.4.4 with Sense?
Petert87 said:
My question: does the firewater method still work do gain s-off on Android 4.4.4 with Sense?
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Try it. Maybe.
XSL-FO said:
Try it. Maybe.
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Does anybody tested it?
Petert87 said:
Does anybody tested it?
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you have to try it to know. as far as i heard 4.4.4 is not always possible to s-off using firewater.
it also depends on your cid.
Okay, I will try. Tomorrow I will get my M8 back from the repair company.
Firewater don't work, it's only Sunshine that can get you S-Off.
jkolner said:
Firewater don't work, it's only Sunshine that can get you S-Off.
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And again. Firewater MIGHT work, no harm in trying. When it fails use sunshine.......
Mr Hofs said:
And again. Firewater MIGHT work, no harm in trying. When it fails use sunshine.......
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Will NOT work with 4.4.4.
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jkolner said:
Will NOT work with 4.4.4.
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Not even sunshine works on 4.4.4. Maybe V3 will.
jkolner said:
Will NOT work with 4.4.4.
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Where did i say it works then ? I said MIGHT ..... Please read ! There is NO harm in trying a free exploit before paying for the charged one......
Sunshine worked for me with 4.4.4
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